May & June - Weight Loss Challenge

[Jallora]

Well, I'm now back up over what I started at. I'm at 182. The good news is that I know that I've lost fat and am gaining muscle. My clothes are fitting better. Why does that stupid number still have the power to upset me though?

Aimee

[Mr. SR500]

187.6 lbs

One more week!

[tctrek]

144.5 lbs. The vacation weight "gain" must have been water gain... it came right off and then a little more! Everyone remember to stay super-hydrated if it's hot in your part of the country -- helps to flush out and keep water weight off. I didn't drink enough water when I was on vacation.

[uk elephant]

I'm back up a pound to 207. Bugger. But I am slowly getting better at eating right and finding time for exercise so it must start helping sooner or later. I just got sabbotaged by a bout of hayfever and a dinner at a friends house (why do people insist on plating up the food for you and piling your plate full of too much food and then making you eat it all to be polite?). I guess I failed the challenge this time around, but I'll keep at it one day at a time.

[Fujichants]

148 lbs. I am just really happy i'm below 150 lbs again and trying my best to stay under. Now if only I could get to 145...and then 140....and then i'm set!

[kerrybelle]

I'm back at 139 this week. Hopefully, I'll be able to end below that!

[Pika]

yikes...back up again- the scale said 150.2 but I truly don't believe it- I exercised tons, was really good about what I ate...hmmmm here's hoping it is just left over bloating from my period!
Funny thing is I felt really good until I got on the scale- then I just felt blech!
Ate crappy food today too- why oh why do I do that to myself!

ps LYNETTE YOU ARE AWESOME!!!

[TahoeDirtGirl]

Hey Guys

Hanging tight at 190. I am not getting this. I haven't gotten much mtn biking in but I logged a total of 90 miles this week (road- mtn bike with slicks) and it just ain't coming off. I know I'm not drinking enough water but I also ditched the WW thing too, why? Because I was eating way too much processed foods. So there you have it. Heading into the home stretch. Better go drink some water!

[Tabby]

Well, I'm now back up over what I started at. I'm at 182. The good news is that I know that I've lost fat and am gaining muscle. My clothes are fitting better. Why does that stupid number still have the power to upset me though?

Aimee

Sorry this reply post is so far down the line, I was at 2 mtb clinics this past weekend and have now caught up at work.

Aimee ... you question right, why does the number have the power to upset us? For me, I had to let go of wanting to be a certain weight, my goal was to get healthy inside and feel better overall. I had let myself go so far, that each 10 year age block added on 10-15 pounds with NO exercise. ARGH!!!When the clothes started to fit better and even drop a size ...I felt that was my success. Admittedly I began looking at the weight # ... when I saw the weight start to come off, but I still strive for better eating habits and more exercise.

I got very anal charting things ... it'd probably scare a normal person. But what I've been doing works for me, just strive to be healthy!

PJ

[Over50Newbie]

Thanks everyone for your encouragement and kind words of support.

As this weight loss challenge is coming to a close, I am already starting to look forward to the next one.

I have been in every one so far, and have lost "some" weight (even if it was just a pound or two) by the end of each one. All together, it has been a loss of 10 pounds since the first challenge.

So, obviously, this type of format works for me. I like having a place to be accountable and also have support from others when I am struggling.

Thanks to everyone who contributes to this thread.

A Very Determined Lynette

[GLC1968]

Sorry for the delay on this!!

I weighed in the same as the previous week, so no change for me. It appears that we have a few challengers out on vacation this week!



Congratulations, Lynette!!
Not only do you look great in those jeans, but you are the first person in the challenge to have met your goal!! There are a few others who are close, so keep up the good work everyone. One more weigh-in to go!!

[Tabby]

So, obviously, this type of format works for me. I like having a place to be accountable and also have support from others when I am struggling.

Thanks to everyone who contributes to this thread.

A Very Determined Lynette

Lynette, great job! What works for one may not for another, so just stick to what is working and drive on! For me, I had to find out how many NET calories my body needed to maintain my weight. Once I learned that, I track daily but only look at the average for the week. My body (and mind) does good on a slow, steady loss .... half pound to one pound loss per week.

I'm in for the next challenge ...

[TahoeDirtGirl]

Count me in for the next one as well. I feel like maybe I'm finally getting a groove going. Commuting on the bike really has helped. I'm upping my mileage but really weak on getting out on my mountain bike. The humidity here is amping up and tomorrow it's supposed to be hot. UGH. I'm going to try and ride anyway. I love it even if it's not on dirt, I guess it'll do

[tctrek]

143 lbs this morning!!! Those extra spinning classes are really paying off!

Can't wait for the next challenge!

[bambu101]

170.6 this morning. A whopping total of 1.8 pounds lost for this challenge.

But, as Lynnette said, it helps me be accountable. Great job, Lynnette!

Count me in for the next one.