July/August Weight Loss Challenge

[channlluv]

No idea. I'm in Waikikii and I don't think they allow scales here.

I've been active every day. I got a couple of miles of walking in today, and yesterday I did what I'm calling the Waikiki Tri. I walked 1/3 mile to the beach, swam to out to the buoy and back (I want to say a quarter mile, but I kinda doubt it), then 30 minutes on an aquacycle (those big 3-wheelers you paddle around in), then DH dropped me off back at the buoy and I swam in, then walked the 1/3 of a mile back to the hotel.

Then I walked about a half mile and met MillieNZ for lunch! Salad bar buffet at Duke's. She's delightful and the food was awesome and they gave us the best table in the place. It was a great, great day.

Oh, and then the half-mile walk back to the hotel.

I feel like I've been eating way too much, but I've also been really active every day, so maybe it's evening out. My clothes aren't getting tight or anything. In fact, my "skinny" shorts are fitting just fine, so I'm good. No idea on the numbers, though.

Next week.

Roxy

[Mako]

151.6

[klesko]

I was 133.4 this morning. I consider it a victory that I am not gaining. I have been riding my bike on a trainer some, although riding in a sling is NOT fun, and walked a little over 2 miles the other day.

[azfiddle]

I seem to be going back in the right direction- 117.0 this morning.

[rollinat]

183 this morning - another pound down. Slow and steady!

[snowtulip]

Heading back in the wrong direction, 124.6.

I admit, I didn't eat very well while out of town, I had the best intentions

[ny biker]

144.6. Which is an improvement compared to the 147 I saw a few days ago.

My friend had a Bastille Day party last Saturday, which involved much excellent food and gave me an excuse to not exercise all weekend (no time on Saturday, too tired on Sunday). But since my friend's husband died last summer, it was more important to go to the party than worry about bike rides and calories. Besides, I wore a dress that I bought about 15 years ago, and it fits me okay, better than it did when I wore it for a birthday dinner 7 years ago.

Anyway, back to bike rides and watching calories...

[Catrin]

Didn't weigh today - went to a TDF party by my LBS last night and had free pizza and beer (not free). I never eat pizza any more and am sure all of that sodium had the scales higher than usual. That is depressing. Will weigh in next couple of days and post then Scales not allowed day after pizza party or long ride day.

[greyfeather]

Wow! 130! Finally!

I've got a long way to go, but that's the lowest it's been in a long time.

Now I'm psyched for some long rides this weekend. Good luck and safe riding to everyone.

[Catrin]

137.6

This has GOT to be from fluid retention from my hot ride and strength training yesterday and sodium from the pizza Thursday night, I didn't eat THAT much pizza!

[Juliegoddess]

Well, it's been one HELLUVA week.

1. Boyfriend (whom I love very much...although I know he's not "in love" and wants to see what's "out there"...I'm trying to deal with it...) calls me to inform me that he received an email from a woman he slept with a month ago...she came up with an "infection".... devastation, needless to say.

2. Doc's appointments (obviously)--I'm clean from any "infections" but found out I have to have outpatient surgery...ovarian cyst/enlarged uterus...blah blah...

3. Tried to get my stupid cat neutered--he has a heart murmur and the vet can't do it. Must go to more expensive vet (of COURSE!) with the right equipment.

4. Girlfriend canceled plans to take me out to lunch on my birthday. I instead take my daughter out to a couple stores...end up getting a traffic ticket, ON MY BIRTHDAY, with a fine of $150.

There's more, but I won't bore anyone. However, doc's office scale said 219 lbs. I'll take it. For God's sake, I deserve it.

So...219 lbs. is my official weigh-in for the week.

[Catrin]

Julie, am so sorry to read this and know how much this must hurt. You deserve far better...just had to say that.

(((Julie)))

[Juliegoddess]

Be kind to yourself. You deserve someone better. (Easier said than done, I know, but please!).

Oh Julie, I'm sorry you had such a bad week

Thanks so much, hon! Yes, you are right...I know it...I deserve someone better. I recently took out from the library the book "He's Just Not That Into You" and how amusing it was when my BF pulled it out of my bag and started looking at it. The curiosity killing him, he had to ask "I just have to wonder if this is about ME??!!" (REALLY?? Could it REALLY be regarding YOU??) Men. And this particular man has a PhD and is world-renowned in his field. I never thought he could be so stupid.

BUT...all that aside, life goes on. I just have to make a few choices about my own, and first priority is my health. I was delighted with the weight loss I had, and I intend to add to it!!

Love all you ladies!