September/October weight loss challenge

[jp4995]

Holding steady at 148.6. I have noticed some significant body changes this week though. I didn't do before measurements when I started working out but I've definitely lost inches around my hips/waist. I'll have to try on some pants that used to be really tight on me when I get home and see how they fit .

So, no weight movement, but definitely have firmed up all over and added muscle so I'm happy.

[channlluv]

232.2 today - this weekly recording really helps me see the weight pattern fluctuations, the ebbs and flows of it. I can see the results of going off my blood pressure meds - a nearly-ten pound gain in a week - and the results of getting back on them - a six pound drop almost immediately, and now I'm back to the gradual decline that is healthier, no doubt, for my heart. I'd really like to get off the meds eventually. I thought I'd reached that point, but when the full weaning happened, my blood pressure started creeping back up and the weight came right back on. I don't understand the biomechanics of that. It's water weight, I know. The night I went back on the full dosage I literally lost four pounds (I was up and down all night going to the bathroom). It's been more gradual since then, thank goodness, but still effective.

Woohoo!

Roxy

[azfiddle]

Good morning everyone.
My weight today: 127.4 - only 1.4 away from my mini-goal. I am very happy to be using a digital scale with increments of .2 pounds for weeks when there is more variation. Lately though, it's been a slow and steady "down". (There was a big ice cream cone during the ride yesterday, but it's been accounted for.

I weigh in for weightwatchers on Monday and again for this challenge on Friday. It really has been keeping me focused but also makes me a little obsessive twice a week instead of just once. The bigger challenge will be maintaining my loss when time constraints and/or weather cut back on my ability to keep up my current level of activity.

Thanks to you all for sharing this and I hope everyone has a successful week.

[skhill]

moving in the right direction: 129.0 today.

somewhat off-topic, I took my cats into the vet this week for their checkup, and both my older cats have lost weight and are now lean, mean purring machines. Getting them a kitten really upped their activity levels-- and increased the competition at the food bowl too! So I've got a leaner, fitter household all around...

[limewave]

195.2 hmmm . . .
Not sure this is completely accurate. I know I ate a lot of wedding cake, ice cream, and pizza over the last two weeks. We'll see if this holds up

[solobiker]

well...I am at 153. I have been so busy at work, some days working 13 hours which does not leave a lot of time to exercise and I am just mentally drained. Hope next week will be better.

[GLC1968]

I was going to post that I didn't weigh this morning, but I did. I also am about to post in the 'what did you eat today' thread that I ate almost an entire large pizza by myself last night. My first binge in years. I think I was punishing myself for something but I haven't quite figured it out yet.

Anyway, I'm up today. 170.9. Two pounds exactly. And two days ago I was thinking that I was feeling slimmer and that I'd probably see a drop this week.

[channlluv]

well...I am at 153. I have been so busy at work, some days working 13 hours which does not leave a lot of time to exercise and I am just mentally drained. Hope next week will be better.

Limewave, that's awesome. I know you've been dealing with a lot and that kind of stuff sends me straight to comfort food. Good for you! Even with the cake and pizza. <g>

Roxy