January/February weight loss challenge

**Tri Girl** · 02-19-2011, 05:45 AM

160.4 today

Considering how much Valentine's candy I ate this week, I'm rejoicing over the 2 lbs I lost. Maybe candy is the key...

**sempernova** · 02-19-2011, 09:19 PM

151.
Bit late this week but better late than never!

**Possegal** · 02-20-2011, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by Tri Girl

Maybe candy is the key...

I wish so - I think I've been on the all-candy diet since my nephew died. And with some weird back pain I've also been on the all-immobile workout plan.

**Catrin** · 02-20-2011, 02:36 PM

I think it's obvious I won't meet my goal this time, but hopefully since I am over my injuries that I can start loosing weight again. I am thankful that I haven't gained any from my starting weight, at least that is something

**surgtech1956** · 02-21-2011, 03:23 PM

189#

**Jones** · 02-23-2011, 01:37 AM

193 Sorry I am so late.

**klesko** · 02-25-2011, 02:37 AM

139.6 today. Looking forward to the next challenge - thanks for all you do!

**GLC1968** · 02-25-2011, 08:26 AM

OMG - FINALLY!!!

148.8

I have been banging into that 150 barrier for MONTHS now. I first hit ~150 near the end of the summer and today is the first time I've seen a 14X.X since then!! Phew...it's about time!!

I'm going to be extra dilligent this week so that I never see the 150's again. While I didn't make my goal for the challenge, I'm thrilled with the progress nonetheless.

Oh, and look at that...I'm no longer an Athena. Go me!

**skhill** · 02-25-2011, 09:14 AM

132.4 today. But the body fat % on my scale dropped, so maybe the strength training I've been doing is having an effect!

and way to go, GLC!

**Veronica** · 02-25-2011, 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by GLC1968

OMG - FINALLY!!!

148.8

Oh, and look at that...I'm no longer an Athena. Go me!

Wooohooooo....

That's awesome!

Veronica

**Tri Girl** · 02-25-2011, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by GLC1968

I'm no longer an Athena. Go me!

WOO HOO!!!!!!

That's my goal this year- to not be able to race as an Athena. WAY TO GO!!!

**GLC1968** · 02-25-2011, 12:41 PM

Thanks guys, I'm really pleased. Only ~ 15 more lbs to go to get to my goal!

Lately I've been using an image of myself in these old J.Crew jeans I used to have as motivation/incentive. Today as I was running (and thinking about fitting into those jeans!), it occurred to me that I might not actually have those jeans anymore! Tragedy!

I think I may have donated them once in a fit of 'I'll never fit into these things anymore' blues...

**Triskeliongirl** · 02-25-2011, 12:55 PM

So Catherine, just curious what changed? I've watched you struggle for a while and it looks like something finally clicked.

**GLC1968** · 02-25-2011, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by Triskeliongirl

So Catherine, just curious what changed? I've watched you struggle for a while and it looks like something finally clicked.

Not to derail the thread, but it has come down to three things:

1) Hormonal IUD removal. Removing all synthetic hormonal influences have finally allowed my body to act the way it should when I reduce my intake and increase my exercise. Now the results I get when I put in the effort, make sense. This is HUGE both mentally and physically.

2) Triathlon. Or, I should say, competition. I'm supremely competitive, so having something that I can do where I get to compete to test myself and where I can train consistently (ie, three sports to alleviate boredom and over-training) has really helped keep me on track. I think that biking would have done the same thing for me back when I first started riding but back then, my results did not match my efforts and I got discouraged.

3) Environment. My husband's age has finally caught up with him (ie, he cannot eat whatever he wants and still stay slim and healthy anymore) so he's more open to eating right and exercising regularly and that helps me a lot. And secondly, most of my local friends are athletic and eat healthy (and eating healthy in the Portland area is WAY easier than it was in Greensboro, NC) so it's easy to stay on track when I don't have others trying to talk me into BBQ or baked goods or the like... Plus, some of my friends are crazier than I am now, so no one is telling me that I should "stop working out so much" or "just relax this one time and have a drink" because they are doing even nuttier things than me! (you know who you are, Susan!

)

I've also finally learned the importance of moderation. I will NEVER eat 1000 calories/day while doing 10+ hours a week of activity again. That was dreadful, not sustainable, and most importantly, not working. Now I eat a lot...truly. I'm currently tracking using weight watchers and I eat 36-37 points on average every day (my target is 29). I've learned that if I chose the right foods, keep my activity level up and I'm patient, then I eventually lose weight. The patience is the hardest part but I'm really, really trying to enjoy the journey and focus on performance more than appearance.

/hijack

**Triskeliongirl** · 02-25-2011, 12:38 PM

BIG CONGRATS! You are clearly doing something right!

Originally Posted by GLC1968

OMG - FINALLY!!!

148.8

I have been banging into that 150 barrier for MONTHS now. I first hit ~150 near the end of the summer and today is the first time I've seen a 14X.X since then!! Phew...it's about time!!

I'm going to be extra dilligent this week so that I never see the 150's again. While I didn't make my goal for the challenge, I'm thrilled with the progress nonetheless.

Oh, and look at that...I'm no longer an Athena. Go me!

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