March/April weight loss thread

[jobob]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

No change for me this week

[kjay]

No change here, either.

[Over50Newbie]

So, I just looked at the chart.

Out of everyone, I am the ONLY person that gained weight this last week.

So, is that incentive, or what?!?!

Lynette

[Possegal]

I haven't had a chance to weigh yet, but I think I'll be up a lb or more too, so you won't be alone Lynette. My boot camp can't start soon enough!

http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?k...Y5pbsKDg&hl=en

[Lori81295]

147.6.....

[maillotpois]

178.1 this morning at WW.

I actually started at 180.2.

[GLC1968]

171.2

At first, this annoyed me. My first week with plenty of veggies, good calorie levels and consistent exercise and I lose only 0.6? But then it occurred to me that if I had a scale that only weighed in pounds (or even 0.5 lbs), I'd be reporting a 1 lb loss...so I'm ok with it.

The good news is that I am finally sleeping better, so I feel better. Here's to seeing a nice self-affirming drop next week!

[jobob]

But then it occurred to me that if I had a scale that only weighed in pounds (or even 0.5 lbs), I'd be reporting a 1 lb loss

Ah, you figured out my secret ...

[martinkap]

153lbs plus 2 new nieces as of today! I am proud aunt of 3 now and my sister is my hero! Wow - I am so going to have a beer after I finish todays 40 miles!

[jesvetmed]

So, I just looked at the chart.

Out of everyone, I am the ONLY person that gained weight this last week.

Yeah, but Lynette, you've already lost so much! One week of gaining... no biggee. Your are doing GREAT overall! Keep it up!