Wl-chllng #2!!!

[Starfish]

I also can't help but wonder if those gals that are struggling don't have some degree of impaired glucose tolerance.

I think that is an extremely good question.

[GLC1968]

Perhaps we should have included height in the original posts? That's something that really needs to be taken into consideration when comparing our progress. While I'd be emaciated and likely malnourished at 115 lbs, someone who is only 5'0' and of a different build than me, may still have fat to lose at that point. It's really all relative. If my weight was 170, I'd be very overweight...if my friend who is 6'0" and already lean weighed less than 170, she'd probably scare the pants off her family with prominent cheek & rib bones! We can't just look at starting weights and make assumptions about how much weight a person needs (or doesn't need) to lose.

AND...keep in mind that while I am 5'4' and can have an 18% body fat at 135lbs...135 could easily be too heavy for somebody else who is 5'4" but with a different build.

We are all tracking body weight, because it's a very easy measure to make and it is 100% objective (while it doesn't always feel that way!). What is important is that we all recognize that it's not the ONLY measurement of success. It's obvious that we all do realize this, and personally, I think it's a nice change of attitude from other weight loss groups where the women are not already athletes!

[Over50Newbie]

Well, looks like I gained almost 4 pounds during my anniversary 4-day weekend away.

I weighed in today at 143.2

But that's okay. It was a very special time and worth every pound.

Now I am getting back on track and will see what Friday holds for me...

I'm hoping that it will come back off quickly.

Lynette

[GLC1968]

And Lynette - don't despair...4 extra lbs of weight over a weekend is just water! I bet you'll be back down to where you were by Friday's weigh in.

[VeloVT]

Hi guys (girls ladies women... peeps),
I've avoided this thread for two weeks as GLC's spreadsheet shows. Guilty as charged .

I'm still sort of in the challenge (if I haven't forfeited my right by not weighing in for two weeks), and of course I will still pitch in a waterbottle to the winner.

For some reason the beginning of the spring semester has been really hard on me and I've had trouble establishing regular habits -- eating, sleeping, studying, calling my family, you name it. Not sure why, I've done this before, I'm just sort of out of sorts and in a bit of a funk. So I haven't been weighing because I have been gaining and that will just add to my level of frustration.

I will keep trying to get the reins again and once I feel like I've done that, I'll weigh in again. I know this sort of violates the intent of a weigh in thread, so you can kick me off if you like , but it's still actually useful to me to see other people working towards their goals.

Congrats to everyone for your hard work & success!

Oh and FWIW, I'm up one more lb to127.5

[nonsmoker3]

Well, looks like I gained almost 4 pounds during my anniversary 4-day weekend away.

I weighed in today at 143.2

But that's okay. It was a very special time and worth every pound.

Now I am getting back on track and will see what Friday holds for me...

I'm hoping that it will come back off quickly.

Lynette

It is refreshing to see someone as positive as you are. When I read your post I had to stop whining about my extra pounds and just get right back on track. Thanks!!!

[snowtulip]

Great job everyone!!! I'm one of those lightweights in the challenge, but like GLC said height factors in. I'm only 4'11 (yes, that's with shoes, I take what I can) so I do have some weight loss that needs to be had. But I also am awful with my body fat (30%) and trying to do what I can. I think we all have our small goals or reasons for participating in the challenge and I appreciate having someplace to hold me accountable and cheer me up!

[Over50Newbie]

Thanks nonsmoker3 -

The way that I am looking at it is that this is a long term goal. One weekend is just a small part of the big picture.

I am continuing to stay dedicated, no matter what!

I am like the little engine that could - I think I can, I think I can, I think I can... I knew I could, I knew I could, I knew I could.

GLC1968 - I hope that you are right! And once again, thank you for the chart - we should all send you a water bottle just for doing it!

Lynette

[jesvetmed]

Thanks for the chart! It's great to see it all laid out that way. And the percentage -- makes a few pounds sound better! Good work. And cheers to everyone working so hard!
Jes