March/April weight loss thread

**GLC1968** · 03-12-2009, 03:16 PM

You guys know that those who want to lose it in the chest, don't. Those of us that would like to keep our ta-ta's are the first to see them go.

That's how it always works!

**Veronica** · 03-13-2009, 03:35 AM

Tucker did well this week on his wet food. I realized this morning that I wasn't reading the scale right. He was 17 pounds 2 ounces last week, so 17.125 pounds. This week he's 16 pounds 12 ounces, so 16.75 pounds.

My weight stayed the same. Considering how inactive I've been this week, I'm happy with that.

Veronica

**Over50Newbie** · 03-13-2009, 03:47 AM

Okay, so I had a tough week.

It was like a needed a break before I really got serious again.

So...

My weight is UP to 141.5.

Now I just need to get into the right frame of mind to get to my goal.

It is further away than it was just a week ago.

Oh, well, here I go!

Lynette

**skinimini** · 03-13-2009, 06:06 AM

First of all I'm down two pounds this week, Yea! 157 lbs. This is after both a business trip and pleasure trip in one week and my only exercise was walking. I always gain water weight when traveling. The only thing different about the past couple of weeks, is that I gave up wine for Lent. Even though I always stayed within my daily or weekly points with the wine on WW, I had plateaued at 160 lbs for around 6 weeks. Then--3 lbs in basically a week and a half. Go figure!

**Aggie_Ama** · 03-13-2009, 07:00 AM

Originally Posted by skinimini

Even though I always stayed within my daily or weekly points with the wine on WW, I had plateaued at 160 lbs for around 6 weeks. Then--3 lbs in basically a week and a half. Go figure!

I find that sometimes it is simply changing. Different foods, different workouts, different something?

Susan- Great job! My ultimate goal is to get to 135 and see what I think. Last time I lost a lot on WW (2004) and kept it off for over a year before it slowly crept back over the next two years that was my happy spot, 125 was too hard to maintain. I hope to join you there soon and this time stay!

**jobob** · 03-13-2009, 07:06 AM

Originally Posted by Aggie_Ama

I find that sometimes it is simply changing. Different foods, different workouts, different something?

Yep. I lost a few pounds in less than a week just by skipping the after-lunch cookies and generally keeping the snacks at bay. And drinking lots of water.

I assume the pounds will come off a lot slower than this from here on out...

**jesvetmed** · 03-13-2009, 07:20 AM

168.8 this week. YAY. Now to stay UNDER 170

Seems being able to jog a little and ride more that it is light later is helping!

**GLC1968** · 03-13-2009, 08:25 AM

171.8 headed in the right direction again.

I am also using MyFoodDiary.com again and it really makes you think twice about grabbing a handful of something while I'm cooking when I know that I have to measure it first and then track it.

I've also done two days in a row of 95% fruits and veggies. I was feeling off on Tuesday. Achey, stiff, just not feeling right and with no good reason for it. I decided to do a mini-cleanse and stuff myself full of veggies. MFD gives you a 'frowny face' if you have less than 1000 calories or less than 15% fat in your day, so I really had to shovel in the veggies to get to 1000 calories! And I had to purposely use some SmartBalance or olive oil to get my fat up. What a concept!

Anyway, I feel better already (even though yesterday we had breakfast for dinner instead of just veggies) and I am excited to keep my days chock full of veggies going forward too.

**jobob** · 03-13-2009, 08:38 AM

Originally Posted by GLC1968

MFD gives you a 'frowny face' if you have less than 1000 calories or less than 15% fat in your day,

That's one of the other things I like about MFD - it prods you into eating a balanced diet, and taking in enough calories.

Here's one of the nifty charts from MFD:

It shows the net calories I consumed each day, taking into account the number of calories I burned thru exercise. The green band shows the number of net calories I should consume, based on my body weight, to see a weight loss of about 1 lb per week. (I got the frowny face on Sunday because I burned close to 2800 cals on my 50 mile ride but only consumed about 2300 cals. Ooops)

**minn** · 03-13-2009, 08:27 AM

133 this week

I need to be more careful about baking! I love to do it and give most away to friends...but the batter just can't stay off my fingers :/

My goal for the weekend is to eat three solid meals per day with fruits and veggies in between (my weakness is weekend eating).

**ASammy1** · 03-13-2009, 11:55 AM

No change for me this week

**kjay** · 03-13-2009, 09:47 PM

No change here, either.

**Blueberry** · 03-20-2009, 07:06 AM

225 this morning for me. I was down a bit more, but have popped back up despite eating really well.

CA

**Susan Otcenas** · 03-20-2009, 07:16 AM

136.5 for me.

**Aggie_Ama** · 03-13-2009, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by jobob

Yep. I lost a few pounds in less than a week just by skipping the after-lunch cookies and generally keeping the snacks at bay.

So you are advocating the torture diet?

I actually I haven't had my afternoon gummy bears this week and it has helped. Not as fun but I think it helps.

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