January/February weight loss thread

[Possegal]

I'll set up the spreadsheet for Jan and Feb for any of those out there interested in another 2 month weight loss log.

Just respond with your weight on the 2nd of January, and your goal weight for the 27th of February.

To help motivate me, I took my digital camera and took a few pics when I had dressed up in my very tight to keep me warm, running/cycling gear. And oh good lordy, if that doesn't motivate me, nothing will. How did the Michellin man get into my house and what is he doing in my clothing and using my camera? UGH!!

[Lori81295]

I got a new scales for Christmas. It is very demotivating because it weighs me at more than my old one. That is the reason I didnt post for the Nov/Dec thread. But I am ready now. My starting weight is 150.2. My goal weight is 140. And my reward for going down 5 lbs by the end of January is a new spinning dvd. Happy New Year everyone.

[Susan Otcenas]

151 this morning. Hhhmmm, a goal for the next 8 weeks? That's hard. I think I lost the "easy" weight in Nov/Dec. Now it's going to get harder. I think I'll put myself down for 141. An even 10 pounds sounds do-able. I have my first planned "event" for the year (the Shamrock Run 5K) on 3/15, so I'd really like to make this goal!

Thanks for all the inspiration, ladies! It sure it nice to know that we're not in this alone.

Lori - don't be too discouraged by the scale. It's the relative change from start to finish that really matters. I only weigh myself in the mornings, so that I'm always comparing "apples to apples". And, I try not to get on very often. I don't want to get discouraged if there's no change!

Susan

[Mistie]

148 this morning, goal is 140lbs.

[Over50Newbie]

I'm in!!!

Today's weight = 144.4
Goal Weight = 138.4

I haven't missed a weight goal challenge yet - I was one of the first ones to sign up for the very first challenge. Some have been more successful than others. I'm not sure when the first one started - has it been a whole year now?

I think I am going to find all of the old threads and write down my beginning weight and then all of my weights at the end of each challenge. This will help motivate me to do well this time.

It might take me a while to find all the archived threads, but stay tuned and I will post all of my weights here by next week.

Lynette

[Aggie_Ama]

I am in!

I am back up to 146 after New Years.

I really think I am just bloated/constipated(sorry TMI)/retaining water but I will use it over 145 from 12/31.

Goal is 140. I am losing slower now that I have less to lose so I think 6 lbs in two months is likely but more *might* be a stretch. I want to be at 135 soon but I don't want to expect it too soon.

[Lori81295]

I am at 149.4. That 1 pound off last week. I'm getting there!!!!

[martinkap]

155lbs. Slowly but surly. Let me know if you need help with the chart.

Martina

[jesvetmed]

Wow... cutting out sugar from your diet helps! But I miss my Carmel Macciato's! I only get them on Saturdays now. It is a treat then.

171.5 this morning! YAY! Now to keep it there...

[Possegal]

No prob with the chart, it really is no trouble at all. I've updated everyone so far. I'll weigh on Monday. I started out my week doign great, eating great and I ran, swam, went spinning. But I'm losing steam - my cat is sick, has been for 11 months, but I think the end is near. I find myself so sad about it that I just want to go home and cuddle with him rather than go to spin last night, or go to the gym today. Sheesh, I have got to get control over the sabotaging emotions. :-)

[Susan Otcenas]

148.5.