January/February weight loss challenge

[Triskeliongirl]

BIG CONGRATS! You are clearly doing something right!

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!

[Blueberry]

So I'm not going to post my end weight. My life took a lot of turns over the last 2 months. It's been stressful, but there is (at least in part) a light at the end of the tunnel and one MAJOR source of stress is gone. Knowing the challenge is here (and getting a gentle reminder) helped keep me from losing ground - and that's important. I was very ready to be able to focus on myself again, and that's a great thing.

Since a few things got resolved, I've been working out more (and my shoulder is *finally* starting to feel right from the rider who took me down at the MS ride last September) - just in the last week or so. I'm also training for a 50 mile mountain ride in June - I have not, historically, been a good climber. So, even though the distance isn't much of a challenge for me, the hills will be. I'm looking forward to it. For another month or so, just working on base - then on to climbing.

So....I'll be on board for the next one And thank you to Possegal who keeps us all in line and seems to have infinite patience with us (even when it doesn't look like we're checking in or otherwise benefiting from the challenge).

[GLC1968]

I'm also training for a 50 mile mountain ride in June

Ooh, which one? Anything that I'd recognize? I always wanted to do Blood, Sweat and Gears but never got the chance and now it's a little to far to travel.

[WindingRoad]

160 on the nose! I'm pretty happy with that cuz my jeans are super loose and my abs are finally showing. It's really a unique experience trying to lean down without losing muscle.

[channlluv]

229.4


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[solobiker]

146 for me which I am very happy with. I have not seen that in several years. I hope for about 10 more.

[Blueberry]

Ooh, which one? Anything that I'd recognize? I always wanted to do Blood, Sweat and Gears but never got the chance and now it's a little to far to travel.

You got it! Last year, the century sold out faster than we thought (3 weeks) and we got DH a ticket at the last minute. This year, the century sold out in less than 24 hours. As soon as I saw that, I registered for the 50 (which sold out in less than a week). Crazy! Had I had more time to think about it, I probably wouldn't have done it. But....

My current motivation is thinking about how many pounds I can *not* have to haul up hill by then. Hopefully.

The century is HARD. DH (who you may recall likes mountains) finished very near the bottom of the pack (with 10 minutes to spare). But, he only got his ticket 3 weeks before hand. I think the 50 is more than enough for me this year. I *might* try the century next year. Maybe.

Congrats to you!!! You're doing great!!

[sempernova]

151...same as last week and late again!

[azfiddle]

113.6 though it was up and down all week...

[Catrin]

Still 133.8..... sigh

I know I shouldn't complain, but it is frustrating to see the scales apparently 'stuck'. Oh well, this should change as the weather allows me to ride more frequently...