New Weight Loss Challenge

[firenze11]

I'm up this week - again - to 149. I think at this point it would be best for me to go my own way. I totally thought the challenge would motivate me but I've started to stress myself out about it, which hasn't helped me lose. I think I do better when I just do it and don't feel pressure to do it. Although I've been better about working out now so thanks for kicking my bum to do that!

Of course, since I signed up for the reward, I'm going to pop in around the end to see who the winner is so I can send a great pair of socks! Keep me updated with who I need to send them to!!! Good luck everyone. I know you can do it, I've seen how you've made positive changes and are doing so well so far. Congrats!!!!!

[Flybye]

153 - Down a couple pounds of coconut ice cream!

[Tuckervill]

I haven't been in the challenge this time, but I just want to say good going, you guys!

And I want to report my success. For the last month my weight loss has been accelerating...ever since I got a heart rate monitor and I KNOW how many calories I burned on my work outs. So, from December, 2006 to now, I've lost 35 lbs with the last 5 or 6 dropping off in the last 5 weeks or so.

I, too, couldn't manage to keep up with a challenge...pushes all my "stubborn buttons" or sumthin', but ya'll keep going!!! Good luck!

Karen

[Di bear]

I'm back down to 170.

[kelownagirl]

Man, I was up to 122.1 during this week but miracles of miracles, I'm only 119.6 this morning so I'm sticking with that. I don't remember what I was at last weigh0in two weeks ago but I think it's probably still up. I did eat a lot of yummy food on my vacation though...

[motochick]

Well, I cut out all alcohol since Sunday and I am down to 127. I am not heavy drinker by any stretch, but I do enjoy a martini in the evenings. Just one! I have also tried not to snack so much. Hope I can hold this for a while.

Brenda

[kjay]

It's times like these that make me crazy. I worked really hard this week and watched my intake, but I'm still the same on the scale (180). Maybe I need to work out two hours every day instead of one. Very frustrating! On the positive side, at least I didn't gain.

[jesvetmed]

In this morning at 171.0. Still not back to the 170 that I hit midweek last week. Strange happenings, but at least it's downward from last week's end! Good job everyone. Firenze -- I'll keep you in the loop. Good luck with your health / weight loss... keep us posted as you go!

[Over50Newbie]

Oh, no!

142.0 this week - up two pounds.

I am determined not to get discouraged. I am going to continue to eat healthy and exercise. I am determined not to get discouraged. I am going to continue to eat healthy and exercise. I am determined not to get discouraged. I am going to continue to eat healthy and exercise. I am determined not to get discouraged. I am going to continue to eat healthy and exercise. I am determined not to get discouraged. I am going to continue to eat healthy and exercise. I am determined not to get discouraged. I am going to continue to eat healthy and exercise.

Lynette

[bambu101]

Don't get discouraged, Lynnette! Keep it up, and the weight will probably come off next week. I know that feeling of being up and then down even when I eat right and exercise a lot. In the past, I would give up, and start eating crap and then start gaining again. it was a viscious cycle, and I am determined not to do it any more.

[PinkBike]

139.8 today.
before my 2 (more) root canals and 4 crowns.
so its a boston market mashed potatoes day.

[tctrek]

Been catching up on this thread and it's great how you all are supporting each other in the battle of the bulge! I've been fighting weight gain for several years now and finally have it on the run. I am 5'1" and weighed 170 pounds 2 years ago. Fought and fought, different diets, sometime exercise, sometimes not Finally, in January, weighing in at 160 pounds, I started taking spinning classes, also signed up for the Flat Belly Diet on Prevention.com and so far I am down to 149!! I want to lose 20 more pounds at least, so I need to stay motivated and keep going.

I hope you guys don't mind if I hang out on this thread and maybe I can join your next challenge!!

[Over50Newbie]

Thanks, Bambu!

I agree 100%.

"I am determined not to get discouraged. I am going to continue to eat healthy and exercise."

Lynette

[jesvetmed]

Hi all... I will be out of town for a couple of days. Will update the weekend's weight chart when I return. HAPPY WEEKEND ALL!
Jes

[GLC1968]

I just realized that I never posted on Friday!

I weighed in at 167.7. After a full week of logging all my food and exercising, I'm down a lovely 0.1 lbs. Nice.

To be fair, Friday night I was up all night getting sick...so something obviously isn't working right at the moment. I then spent the weekend NOT logging and not exercising. Ugh.

I had a very bad moment last night. I was looking at my naked body in the mirror in the bathroom right before bed and I realized that no matter how I turned or sucked or flexed...I could NOT make myself look good. Wah. When I'm this overweight, exercise sucks. It hurts when I do it and it hurts after I'm done. I've GOT to turn this around. I've never been so overweight in my entire life.

I think my plan is just going to be head down, foward motion. I know what I need to do and I'm going to force myself to do it. Screw enjoying myself or my workouts or 'feeling better'. At this point, I'm reaching critical density...I need to tough it out and get things going in the right direction.

Anyway, sorry for the rant. I just needed to get it out, I guess.