Pre- and Maintenance Weigh-In....anybody interested?

[Judynyc]

I've been weighing in with lots of people who are still in major weight loss mode. I am happy to be maintaining but I feel like I'd like to weigh in with others who are also at premaintenance or actual maintenance.

I'd like to have a weighin here in this forum for us. I hope that some of you will join me. I have been running a weighin since last spring and have a good format working. Easy to setup here...it'd run on a monthly cycle and we'd weighin each Monday, starting next Monday 2/20.

Any takers? PLEASE????? :thup: :D We can support each other in those last 5 wiggle room lbs or whatever your goal is at this point in your journey. :idea:

[Jonahsafta]

I am sooooo IN...Thank you Judy...this is JUST what I need.

[Judynyc]

Great!! :D

Even if its just you and me, we can do it together!! :agree:

It'll look like this:add your name and weight in and we can adjust it on Monday

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Judy..............159?

[ShayKNJ]

I'm in too.

It'll look like this:add your name and weight in and we can adjust it on Monday

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Judy..............159?
Sharon...........133

[Judynyc]

Great Sharon!!! :wave:

[venters]

I'm not in maintenance or pre-maintenance but would like to see how all of you are doing and what hurdles you overcome.

I think this would be soooooo helpful when I get where you are now. In fact I read all I can now in the maintenance threads so I'll have amunition later.

This would also help the rest of us see that you can keep off those ugly pounds.

[Judynyc]

Thats a good idea Venters!! :agree: :thup:

My best to you on your jounrey down the scale!! :D

[mammac-5]

I'm in too.

It'll look like this:add your name and weight in and we can adjust it on Monday

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Judy..............159?
Sharon...........133
Corinne..........162

[BKM]

I'd like to join - Bonnie ... 135

[BKM]

Judy..............159?
Sharon...........133
Bonnie............135

is that how you add your name?

[Judynyc]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bonnie...........135
Corinne..........162
Judy..............159?
Sharon...........133


OK!! This is how you add in your name...copy and paste the most recent list, dates and all, and add your name in alphabetical order. :D

[BoBoGuy]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171
Bonnie...........135
Corinne..........162
Judy..............159?
Sharon...........133

[Dodger]

add your name in alphabetical order. :DBut Judy, that would require me learning the alphabet!

[Kristine]

Sure, Judy, do this the same day I return from a vacation 10 lbs heavier! ;)

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171
Bonnie...........135
Corinne..........162
Judy..............159?
Kristine...........139
Sharon...........133

[Judynyc]

But Judy, that would require me learning the alphabet!


Hey Mike!! :wave:

Does this mean that you want in or are you just giving me a hard time? :lol: From the looks of your stats, you don't need a weighin cause you are perfect!!! :agree:

[Judynyc]

Welcome Bo and Kristine!! :wave:

I hope that you had a great time on your vacation, Kristine!! ;) I bet that those vacation pounds will be gone in a couple of weeks. :agree:

I'm still a newbie to this maintaining thing( 4 months) and it feels like I'm walking in unchartered territory for me. While I still eat according to my plan, I do find myself being a bit more relaxed about my food. While I'm not losing, I'm also not gaining. So I guess that this is a good thing. :daze:

[Jonahsafta]

sorry..I couldnt figure out how to cut and paste (blonde to the roots...SIGH0
Deborah 138

[Judynyc]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171
Bonnie...........135
Corinne..........162
Deborah.........138
Judy..............159?
Kristine...........139
Sharon...........133


LOL Deborah!! :lol: I added you in and hope that in the next few weeks, you will learn how to copy and paste the list so that you can do your own updates!! :idea: Its really very easy once you can get someone to show you how to do it. :agree:

[Trinigirl]

Hello Everyone,
May I please join in. I am still in premaintance and I do jump on my scale on a Monday so this works for me. I would like to lose some more weight but I like my tape measure more than the scale, it's just kinder to me. :lol:
here goes.
name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171
Bonnie...........135
Corinne..........162
Deborah.........138
Joy................145
Judy..............159?
Kristine...........139
Sharon...........133

Thank you everyone for letting me in. I am looking forward to this.
Have a wonderful weekend
Warmest Regards, :sunny:
Joy

[Judynyc]

Welcome Joy!! :wave:

The more the better!! :agree: There is power in numbers!! ;)

My best to you in getting rid of those pesky last pounds. :thup:

[Enomarb]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171
Bonnie...........135
Corinne..........162
Deborah.........138
Eno...............125
Joy................145
Judy..............159?
Kristine...........139
Sharon...........133


I've never done this..here it goes!

[MeBLady]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171
Bonnie...........135
Corinne..........162
Deborah.........138
Eno...............125
Joy................145
Judy..............159?
Kristine...........139
Lori ..............133
Sharon...........133

Count me in.....I've been faithfully fluctuating between 131-135 since I entered maintenance in Oct. 2005 and feel pretty stable at this point, but I started exercising again after taking a long break, and monitoring the scale more closely to see what happens.

In addition to posting weights, I'd be interested in hearing brief updates as to how each of our LC week went...whether you tried new foods, exercised, took a break, overindulged, etc.

[Enomarb]

Hi Lori-
I like that idea too. Anything for us to have a more active thread here and talk about some of this stuff.
I "broke" a CALP rule yesterday- had dessert without my RM and about 4 hours after dinner. Honestly- it wasn't that great and I could have done without it. Scale this am- 125. I weigh daily.
So it didn't affect me, but I will be strictly OP today.
E

[Judynyc]

Great idea Lori!! :agree:

I just wrote about this in my journal. I've been having a rough time with my food this week, not with offplan food but just genral overeating of legal stuff. I think that because I still log my food each day, that I was able to see this when I saw a 2 lb increase on the scale for 2 days in a row.

So Friday morning I took responsibility for my quantities and got back into my plan eating. I had been feeling very full all week and yet I kept over eating. I think that the blizzard was stressing me out as I was afraid of walking dogs and falling on the ice. I do tend to be a klutz on ice. :lol:

I too have gotten away from my pilates class and need to try to gte back to it. I'm going to try this week.

[Jonahsafta]

Thank you ,Judy....I will mess with the cut and paste thing at next weigh-in..I appreciate your patience.

[Judynyc]

Thank you ,Judy....I will mess with the cut and paste thing at next weigh-in..I appreciate your patience.


If you can get a person there to actually show you, it'll be much easier for you to learn.

I will tell you that
1- if you know how to highlight text, I can then tell you the next step...which is to right click on the highlighted text and hit copy.
2-next step would be to bring your mouse to the place that you want to paste that text and right click a second time and this time hit paste

So...do you know how to highlight? Because if you don't, thats the part that you need to see in person as thats the part thats hard to explain for me. :daze: I'm blonde too but not from the roots!! :lol:

By the way. I had to learn this from a person online too...I had no idea how to do it either but once you know it, its very easy!! :agree: :D

[MeBLady]

\So...do you know how to highlight? Because if you don't, thats the part that you need to see in person as thats the part thats hard to explain for me. :daze: I'm blonde too but not from the roots!! :lol:



I used to work for an online forum, explaining how to copy/paste was a very common duty of mine, LOL.

Here ya go:

1) "highlight" the text you want to copy by putting your cursor at the beginning of the text. Click your left mouse button, hold it down, and move your cursor over the text. When all of the text you want to copy is highlighted, take your finger off of the left mouse button.

2) With your cursor touching the highlighted text, click the right (not the left) button on your mouse. A menu will appear. Click "copy". (you can do this another way by clicking on the "edit" menu at the top of your screen and click on "copy")

3) Open up a new message reply window, put your cursor where you want the copied text to be. Right click, or click on the "Edit" button at the top of your screen. Click on "paste".

[Judynyc]

I used to work for an online forum, explaining how to copy/paste was a very common duty of mine, LOL.

Here ya go:

1) "highlight" the text you want to copy by putting your cursor at the beginning of the text. Click your left mouse button, hold it down, and move your cursor over the text. When all of the text you want to copy is highlighted, take your finger off of the left mouse button.

2) With your cursor touching the highlighted text, click the right (not the left) button on your mouse. A menu will appear. Click "copy". (you can do this another way by clicking on the "edit" menu at the top of your screen and click on "copy")

3) Open up a new message reply window, put your cursor where you want the copied text to be. Right click, or click on the "Edit" button at the top of your screen. Click on "paste".


Thanks Lori!!! :D :thup:

[BoBoGuy]

Thank you Judy for this challenge. It’s just what I needed to help reach my goal. I’ve been maintaining +/- 170 lbs. for about 1 ½ years and believe me, it’s not always been easy. For your challenge, I’ve simply cut back on my portions and increased my fat a little. Seems to be working!

Why am I the only guy here???

Good luck to all.

Bo

[Judynyc]

Thank you Judy for this challenge. It’s just what I needed to help reach my goal. I’ve been maintaining =/- 170 lbs. for about 1 ½ years and believe me, it’s not always been easy. For your challenge, I’ve simply cut back on my portions and increased my fat a little. Seems to be working!

Why am I the only guy here???

Good luck to all.

Bo
Hey Bo!! :wave:

I'm glad that this has inspired you to take some action with your food plan!! As for y0u being the only guy.....I think that the ratio of men to women here on this forum is about 1 man for every 9 women so thats just about right. Mike/Dodger posted once to us here but I don't think that he'll be weighing in with us. I'm guessing that we'll get a few more men along the way. You can be our token guy for now!! :idea: :agree: :D

[leslieam]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171
Bonnie...........135
Corinne..........162
Deborah.........138
Eno...............125
Joy................145
Judy..............159?
Kristine...........139
Leslieam..........139
Lori ..............133
Sharon...........133

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Judy this is a wonderful idea! I appreciate your invite very much. This will be a great thread because we can all learn from each other. I would LOVE to hear about how everyone is doing as they work to maintain their weight or lose those last few pounds.

So glad to be here...... :D

[leslieam]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171
Bonnie...........135
Corinne..........162
Deborah.........138
Eno...............125
Joy................145
Judy..............159?
Kristine...........139
Leslieam..........141
Lori ..............133
Sharon...........133

I adjusted my weight since today was my official weigh in day. As you can see, I am up two pounds. Probably related to my dinner last night - no biggie. Just gonna up my water today! :D

[Trinigirl]

Good Morning Everyone,

Did my weight this mornings and I am up 5lbs....My TOM is here and I did eat too many nuts with salt over this weekend. and maybe drank two much coffee with cream..


name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171
Bonnie...........135
Corinne..........162
Deborah.........138
Eno...............125
Joy................145,5lb
Judy..............159?
Kristine...........139
Leslieam..........141
Lori ..............133
Sharon...........133

Did use my tape measure and my stats remain the same, workout using a firm tape and will be looking at my menu inorder to cut back.
I hope everyone had a great weekend.
Catch you later.
Have a great Day.
Warmest Regards,
Joy

[Kristine]

Mornin' all. :wave:

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171
Bonnie...........135
Corinne..........162
Deborah.........138
Eno...............125
Joy................145,5lb
Judy..............159?
Kristine...........137
Leslieam..........141
Lori ..............133
Sharon...........133

Just two more pounds until my stats are true again. ;)

[Judynyc]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171
Bonnie...........135
Corinne..........162
Deborah.........138
Eno...............125
Joy................145.5lb
Judy..............159.4
Kristine...........137
Leslieam..........141
Lori ..............133
Sharon...........133


Morning!! :sunny:
Well.....maintaining is a learning experience for me. I was overeating legal foods last week as it felt like stress eating to me. Friday I was up to 161 :o and just had to put a stop to that. Reigned myself in and got back into my plan and got the scale back to below 160 just by a bit.

It seems that during the week and when its cold, I look to eat more food.....knowing that I have the power to change how much I actually put into my mouth is a very wonderful feeling!! I think that I can do this :agree:

[MeBLady]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171
Bonnie...........135
Corinne..........162
Deborah.........138
Eno...............125
Joy................145.5lb
Judy..............159.4
Kristine...........137
Leslieam..........141
Lori ..............133
Sharon...........133

I'm still at 133, same as yesterday. Took the weekend off from exercising, back on the treadmill and abdominal crunches today. Snacked a lot through the weekend, but kept my carbs lower to accomodate that.

Judy, I've also found that I was ALOT hungier these past few months as well, and it seems to be linked to raising my carbs higher. When I get to feeling a little "too" hungry for a couple of weeks, lowering my carbs puts my appetite right back under control.

[mammac-5]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171
Bonnie...........135
Corinne..........161
Deborah.........138
Eno...............125
Joy................145.5lb
Judy..............159.4
Kristine...........137
Leslieam..........141
Lori ..............133
Sharon...........133

So encouraging to read that others here struggle as well...it's too easy to think that everybody else is having an easy time of success!

I've also been hungrier than usual...I've been thinking it's due to increased exercise (just started working out at a gym 3 weeks ago), but it's probably also the winter doldrums setting in. Spring can't arrive soon enough for me!

[Judynyc]

Hi Lori and Corinne!! :wave:

I hear you on the hungry part!! I also will do a phase I day when I want to get my control back. Its amazing how quickly my body responds when I eat clean and on plan.

Sometimes I have so many different foods that I love in the fridge, that I cannot chose what I want and that has me doing some overeating too. Too much of a good thing is not good. :daze:

There does seem to be a fine balance with how much and what I can eat without triggering my hunger too much. I'm trying to eliminate wheat from my diet as it triggers my appetite big time!!

Also, the midwinter doldrums suck!! ;) Spring...where are you???? :lol:

[meplus1]

Hello Ladies (and Gentlemen),

Thank you for the Invite Judy, I will definitely be joining you, but not until I get home mid March :) I will however post in here and follow your progress until then.

I too had been snacking WAY too much. I cut way back though and I believe I have it under control now and I am doing well.....

K'Tae

[BKM]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171
Bonnie...........140
Corinne..........161
Deborah.........138
Eno...............125
Joy...............145.5lb
Judy..............159.4
Kristine...........137
Leslieam..........141
Lori ...............133
Sharon............133

I guess today is the first official weigh-in day - and I'm really ashamed of myself :cry: - I thought that I was hanging in there at 135 (within my allowable margin) - and instead I'm up to 140!!!!!

Somebody PLEASE tell me that throwing your back out and taking muscle relaxants/ibruprofen kick your weight up! Also no exercising.....

Anyway, this is a real eye-opener (I'm only wearing "comfortable" clothes right now, it's difficult to get dressed - so how my clothes fit is no indication of anything) - starting this morning I went back to a very strict regime (still a bit higher carbs than maintenance - if that doesn't work within a week, then I'll go all the way down to maintenance levels.

I am really happy for this thread - I might have cruised right through a weight gain and then had to tackle even more extra pounds! I had been ignoring weighing because of how I feel (can't hold my stomach in at the moment, it hurts!) ... hopefully by next Monday I'll be down several pounds!!!!

[ShayKNJ]

I believe the official weigh-in was yesterday. This is going to help me also from not being a slave to the scale. And having my number determine my mood for the day. I will only weigh-in on Monday's and not everyday like I was.

This was a great idea because some other people can not relate because they are not in maintenance. These last few pounds are the worse! I have gained and lost the same two pounds for eight months!

[BKM]

yes, you're right - yesterday was the official weigh in - guess I'm back a day because of yesterday's holiday - I'll get my dates straight from this point....

[Judynyc]

Somebody PLEASE tell me that throwing your back out and taking muscle relaxants/ibruprofen kick your weight up! Also no exercising.....



Actually, to my understanding, you can be retaining water from an injury as the inflammation is water!! and couple that with no exercise and sure, I can see a 5 lb gain happen very fast!! :agree: Hope you feel better real son!!

As for Monday being weigh-in day....I chose that day as I think that its a good day to report as it forces me to stay on plan on the weekends. If you weighin on Saturday or any other day, and want to report that weight, thats OK too. We each need to do what works for us!! :idea:

Sharon, I really had to get my food down low to get to my goal. I had to cut out calorie dense foods for about a week to make it happen. I stopped eating nuts and cheese and thats how it happened.

[mskllsws]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171
Bonnie...........140
Corinne..........161
Deborah.........138
Eno...............125
Joy...............145.5lb
Judy..............159.4
Karen ............168.5
Kristine...........137
Leslieam..........141
Lori ...............133
Sharon............133

Thanks Judy for doing this. While I still have a little more than ten pounds to lose, I am living like premaintenance, and after losing 112 pounds it is not a race for me. I don't cheat but the scales are slow to move. This is probably the best place for me right now. I appreciate your faithfulness.
God bless.
Karen

[Judynyc]

Great Karen!! :thup: Glad to have you here!! :agree: :D

[mskllsws]

Bonnie, I had a car accident and a serious air bag burn on my had in the fall. I was on ibuprofen and pain pills. The scales were not kind to me during that interval, and I knew I was not changing the way I ate. Don't be too hard on yourself. Stay true to your plan and it will all settle down.

Karen

[MeBLady]

Actually, to my understanding, you can be retaining water from an injury as the inflammation is water!! and couple that with no exercise and sure, I can see a 5 lb gain happen very fast!! :agree: Hope you feel better real son!!

As for Monday being weigh-in day....I chose that day as I think that its a good day to report as it forces me to stay on plan on the weekends. If you weighin on Saturday or any other day, and want to report that weight, thats OK too. We each need to do what works for us!! :idea:

Sharon, I really had to get my food down low to get to my goal. I had to cut out calorie dense foods for about a week to make it happen. I stopped eating nuts and cheese and thats how it happened.

Bonnie, I agree with Judy....my understanding is also that inflammation due to injury IS water. Lots of Omega 3's (anti inflammatory fats) and drinking lots of water may help while you are healing :-)

I will probably report a weight later in the week. Monday's are always my "heaviest" weight day, as I am coming out of the weekend when I chose to relax and snack more. I always weigh less on Thursdays and Fridays, LOL

[Judynyc]

I always weigh less on Thursdays and Fridays, LOL


hehehehe...me too!! :lol: :agree: :D

[MeBLady]

hehehehe...me too!! :lol: :agree: :D

Hee, well here it is Thursday....are you down on the scale? I am, 131 this morning :-)

I've kicked up the exercise this week, doing 40 min. on the treadmill and up to 45 ab crunches on Body by Jake. My mini trampolene should be here any day -- can't wait to start "rebounding"!

Lori

[BKM]

Me too! -- down to 136.75 this morning, hopefully even more weight will come off by Monday weigh-in -- looks like I was retaining water with my back injury, thank goodness!

I am also watching my food, no "splurges" - and plan to do so until I'm back to 130 or less - I had been getting too complacent with staying at 135.

But little exercise right now - some standing exercises/LifeLift breathing - but the situps, etc. are impossible with my back! Plan to start walking (distances) again this weekend....

[Trinigirl]

Hi Girls,
I have been only getting on the scale on a Monday, this past Monday I still had TOM and my weight was up by .05lbs so this morning I felt slimmer and went on today and I am down to 144lbs. This is my first lost in many weeks...so I am changing my weight here. :lol:

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name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171
Bonnie...........140
Corinne..........161
Deborah.........138
Eno...............125
Joy...............144
Judy..............159.4
Karen ............168.5
Kristine...........137
Leslieam..........141
Lori ...............131
Sharon............133

Hi Lori, Way to go on the 2lbs drop. :yay: :cheer: :clap: :rose: At our stage of the game that quite a drop off. You rock. :)
I must say since this started I started to use Fit Day again.
I hope everyone is have a wonderful day.
Warmest Regards,
Joy

[MeBLady]

Hi Lori, Way to go on the 2lbs drop. :yay: :cheer: :clap: :rose: At our stage of the game that quite a drop off. You rock. :)
I must say since this started I started to use Fit Day again.
I hope everyone is have a wonderful day.
Warmest Regards,
Joy

Ahh, at this stage of the game for me, that 2 lb. drop isn't really success....I've been fluctuating between 131-134 for months now, this seems to be where my body wants to stay, and that is fine by me :-). I'll be back up to 133/134 on Monday. As long as I keep my weight well under 140 and don't gain inches, I'm content.

I'm curious what adding my exercise back in will do, but I have a feeling the scale will stay the same, but perhaps it will help tone and take off an inch or so in my tummy.

Now, YOUR loss IS success! Four more pounds to go and you are there!!!

Lori

[Judynyc]

are you down on the scale? I am, 131 this morning :-)



Very nice Lori!! :thup:

I've been having a weird week. I actually found myself over eating from some emotional crap......the scale hit 162 the other day and I sort of freaked out......this morning I'm back down below 160.....159.6 to be exact. So I do feel better now. :agree:

I am still learning about my compulsive eating.....it is so insidious!!

[ddaniels]

Hi everybody!

Do you mind if I join in? I just found this thread today. I weigh myself every day, since it keeps me from letting things get out of control. I've been keeping within the same couple lbs. for months, which is ok with me, since I'm in maintenance. I try to keep my weight between 127 and 130. Today was a 127 day. I certainly do worry about gaining my weight back, so maybe weighing in with you all will help me be accountable! If I understand things correctly, I'm supposed to copy the list and insert my name and weight in alphabetical order, right?

Debbie :wave:
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name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171
Bonnie...........140
Corinne..........161
Debbie............127
Deborah.........138
Eno...............125
Joy...............144
Judy..............159.4
Karen ............168.5
Kristine...........137
Leslieam..........141
Lori ...............131
Sharon............133

[Judynyc]

Welcome Debbie!! :wave:

Glad to have you join us!! :D We need this!! :agree:

You did it perfect!! :thup: Congrats on your successful maintenance!!!

[leslieam]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171
Bonnie...........140
Corinne..........161
Debbie............127
Deborah.........138
Eno...............125
Joy...............144
Judy..............159.4
Karen ............168.5
Kristine...........137
Leslieam..........141.........142
Lori ...............131
Sharon............133

Well, I know what my issue is - I just out-right ate too much last night. I made my favorite mashed calli and I honestly made a pig out of myself. :lol: Oh, well. I'll just up my water today and I'm sure the scale will move back down tomorrow.

Hope everyone has good weigh-ins today. :)

[mammac-5]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171
Bonnie...........140
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie............127
Deborah.........138
Eno...............125
Joy...............144
Judy..............159.4
Karen ............168.5
Kristine...........137
Leslieam..........141.........142
Lori ...............131
Sharon............133

Had LOADS of tummy trouble the past few days -- I was actually up to 162.5 yesterday a.m. as a result! Glad it was gone this a.m. I've been working out now for 4 weeks so I keep thinking the scale's going to start moving again, but mostly I must be building muscle because I AM getting smaller...can't wait until that's reflected in the scale!!

[Trinigirl]

Good Morning Everyone,

Well jump scale this morning, Weight still holding at 144lbs but I lost an inch on my waist.

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171
Bonnie...........140
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie............127
Deborah.........138
Eno...............125
Joy...............144.............144
Judy..............159.4
Karen ............168.5
Kristine...........137
Leslieam..........141.........142
Lori ...............131
Sharon............133

I hope all is well with everyone, I have upped my carbs a bit, eating a few new things in my diet like grapefruit, and sweet potatoes...So I am trilled that my weight has held... Still working out in the mornings....that is my update for far.
Have a wonderful Day everyone.
Warmest Regards,
Joy

[ddaniels]

Good morning everybody!

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171
Bonnie...........140
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie...........127...........128
Deborah.........138
Eno................125
Joy................144.............144
Judy...............159.4
Karen ............168.5
Kristine...........137
Leslieam.........141.........142
Lori ...............131
Sharon...........133

I'm 128 today which is typical for me, since I stay between 127 and 130. My body apparently likes that zone and seems to have settled in!

I hope you all have a great week! :wave:
Debbie

[ShayKNJ]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171
Bonnie...........140
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie...........127...........128
Deborah.........138
Eno................125
Joy................144.............144
Judy...............159.4
Karen ............168.5
Kristine...........137
Leslieam.........141.........142
Lori ...............131
Sharon...........133............131.5

I think cutting a lot of the cheese out and upping the exercise has really helped me.

Good luck everyone!

Sharon

[Judynyc]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171
Bonnie...........140
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie...........127............128
Deborah.........138
Eno................125
Joy................144............144
Judy...............159.4.........159.4
Karen ............168.5
Kristine...........137
Leslieam.........141............142
Lori ...............131
Sharon...........133............131.5


Morning!! :wave:
I'm happy to stay the same this week. I am trying to get a couple of pounds off but am in no rush for this to happen. I'm eating well and for my plan and still do avoid eating bread and no way does sugar pass these lips!!

I make a pot of turkey chili once every 2 weeks.....which gives me about 6 meals. I've been having it with 2 ozs of dreamfields pasta and I cannot believe just how good it is!! :yum: I really do enjoy my food now and I never feel like I'm dieting any more.

Hope that you all have a very good week!! :D

[Enomarb]

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name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171
Bonnie...........140
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie...........127............128
Deborah.........138
Eno................125............126
Joy................144............144
Judy...............159.4.........159.4
Karen ............168.5
Kristine...........137
Leslieam.........141............142
Lori ...............131
Sharon...........133............131.5


I am very steady- up or down a couple of pounds at a time, which as I average (CAD plans recommend daily weighing with a weekly average) comes out to a consistent 125. For this post I just did my am weight- and think 126 is fine. Had a good week- enjoying this crisp witer weather.Hope eveyone has a great week, too.
Eno

[lizzyLC]

:wave:
Hi everyone -

I'm not ready to join this thread but would like to see myself here
shortly.
MY NEW GOAL IS TO JOIN THIS THREAD !! :lol:

I thought once I reached goal I would start a "maintaining" thread
and here it is.

Congratuations to those maintaining - great job!!

See you soon and hope you don't mind if I sneak in to see
how your doing meanwhile.

LizzyLC

[BKM]

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name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171
Bonnie...........140............138
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie...........127............128
Deborah.........138
Eno................125............126
Joy................144............144
Judy...............159.4.........159.4
Karen ............168.5
Kristine...........137
Leslieam.........141............142
Lori ...............131
Sharon...........133............131.5
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Well, I'm down a couple pounds, though my Saturday weight was down to 136 ....

New resolution: weekends will be treated as regular WOE days until this weight is off - no more bending the rules a tad for Saturday and Sunday (which I can typically do when maintaining).

I am feeling a lot better (back injury) and can start back with some exercising - actually was able to touch my toes this morning! But the sit-ups, etc., will wait a bit - I am afraid to re-injure my back!

[mskllsws]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171
Bonnie...........140............138
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie...........127............128
Deborah.........138
Eno................125............126
Joy................144............144
Judy...............159.4.........159.4
Karen ............168.5..........169
Kristine...........137
Leslieam.........141............142
Lori ...............131
Sharon...........133............131.5

I am fine with this weight since I just finished tom and I had bacon twice yesterday, in salads.

karen

[BoBoGuy]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171............171.2
Bonnie...........140............138
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie...........127............128
Deborah.........138
Eno................125............126
Joy................144............144
Judy...............159.4.........159.4
Karen ............168.5..........169
Kristine...........137
Leslieam.........141............142
Lori ...............131
Sharon...........133............131.5



Oink Oink!!! (Me at my sons party this weekend.)

Sure hope I do better next week.

Good luck to all.

Bo

[ShayKNJ]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171...........171.2
Bonnie...........140............138
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie...........127............128
Deborah.........138
Eno................125............126
Joy................144............144
Judy...............159.4.........159.4
Karen ............168.5..........169
Kristine...........137
Leslieam.........141............142
Lori ...............131
Sharon...........133............131.5

Please be sure to copy the last post as it has everyone's current weight posts. Bo you must have copied an older post because it didn't have all the current posts.

[relliott1]

I am late coming in to this as I was on vacation last week, but I would love to participate! I had been maintaining for the last year, but recently shot up about 5 lbs, and then put another 2 on top of that during my vacation. I think this will help keep me motivated to lose it again!

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171...........171.2
Bonnie...........140............138
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie...........127............128
Deborah.........138
Eno................125............126
Joy................144............144
Judy...............159.4.........159.4
Karen ............168.5..........169
Kristine...........137
Leslieam.........141............142
Lori ...............131
Sharon...........133............131.5
Robin.............146.8..........147.6

[ShayKNJ]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171...........171.2
Bonnie...........140............138
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie...........127............128
Deborah.........138
Eno................125............126
Joy................144............144
Judy...............159.4.........159.4
Karen ............168.5..........169
Kristine...........137
Leslieam.........141............142
Lori ...............131
Robin.............146.8..........147.6
Sharon...........133............131.5

Welcome Robin! Just an FYI all names are alphabetical. ;)

[MeBLady]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171...........171.2
Bonnie...........140............138
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie...........127............128
Deborah.........138
Eno................125............126
Joy................144............144
Judy...............159.4.........159.4
Karen ............168.5..........169
Kristine...........137
Leslieam.........141............142
Lori ...............131............133
Robin.............146.8..........147.6
Sharon...........133............131.5

Well, I'm back up to 133 again, but that number should go down again on Thursday. Two weeks back in exercise mode doesn't seem to be changing the scale much at ALL....but I am down .25 inches in my abs.

[ShayKNJ]

Lori-

Your height is the same as mine and my weight has gone to and from 131 to 133 for the last 9 months.

The .25 inch in your abs is a good loss. Great job. I too had a loss in my waist of .5 inch and .25 on my thigh since last months measurements.

Sharon

[Jonahsafta]

Bo.................171...........171.2
Bonnie...........140............138
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie...........127............128
Deborah.........138 141
Eno................125............126
Joy................144............144
Judy...............159.4.........159.4
Karen ............168.5..........169
Kristine...........137
Leslieam.........141............142
Lori ...............131
Sharon...........133............131.5
Robin.............146.8..........147.6

I am not happy over here..I was afraid to look....its my own fault....

[Jonahsafta]

I also need a little practice with the cut and paste thing.

[Judynyc]

I also need a little practice with the cut and paste thing.


Your getting there!! You do need to copy the dates too...so I've done that for you!!

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171...........171.2
Bonnie...........140............138
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie...........127............128
Deborah.........138............141
Eno................125............126
Joy................144............144
Judy...............159.4.........159.4
Karen ............168.5..........169
Kristine...........137
Leslieam.........141............142
Lori ...............131............133
Robin.............146.8..........147.6
Sharon...........133............131.5

Thats why they call it maintenance!! Its not as easy as I thought it'd be and its so good to talk to each other about it!! :idea:

I'm sure that you will spend this week working to get it back to where it was!! :agree: :D

[BKM]

I have a pretty dumb request - can we map our names to our IDs? For example, I think (but I'm not sure!) that Jonahsafta is Deborah...

BTW, BKM is Bonnie (but I also have my signature with Bonnie on my posts).

[ShayKNJ]

OK, I posted in Kristine's journal so she can complete this weeks weigh-ins.

Sharon

[Judynyc]

I have a pretty dumb request - can we map our names to our IDs? For example, I think (but I'm not sure!) that Jonahsafta is Deborah...

BTW, BKM is Bonnie (but I also have my signature with Bonnie on my posts).


Good request Bonnie!! :thup: :agree: I do find myself matching stats to figure out who is who!! ;)

Sharon,
Thanks for helping to keep the list in order. Much appreciated!! :D

Has Kristine responed to your post in her journal?

[Kristine]

Oops - sorry! :blush: I forgot to check in. I was doing my taxes yesterday morning. So it's the government's fault. :)

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Bo.................171...........171.2
Bonnie...........140............138
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie...........127............128
Deborah.........138............141
Eno................125............126
Joy................144............144
Judy...............159.4.........159.4
Karen ............168.5..........169
Kristine...........137........... 137
Leslieam.........141............142
Lori ...............131............133
Robin.............146.8..........147.6
Sharon...........133............131.5

I was down a lb, but it's TOM, so...

Have a good week. :cool:

[Jonahsafta]

OPPS yes I am Deborah.

[mammac-5]

Just wanted to post here because I knew y'all would be able to fully understand how thrilled I am today: 159!! New territory for me! I've been bouncing between 160-162 for a couple of months now so I was tickled when I saw 159 this a.m.

Thanks for letting me brag...
Corinne

[Jonahsafta]

MammaC ...congrats!!!!! you done GOOD!

[Jonahsafta]

I DID IT!!!
My name is now in my signature....you guys have challenged me
to become more technologically astute....! :)

[Jonahsafta]

Sorry to post so much this morning! I got on the scale today...to see if there was any improvement and Im back down to 139!!!!!!! Only 2-4 more to get back off!!! I am so relieved..I so hope Ive learned enough to use it next time I get sick!!!
BTW: I do NOT suggest Nyquil liquid....or at least be wary...it set off cravings for me.

[ShayKNJ]

OK, my name is in my signature. I went on the scale this morning and shouldn't have, back up to that dreaded 133. I will only weigh-in on Monday's!!!! I must keep telling myself that.

Good job to those who have lost. :thup:

[Judynyc]

Just wanted to post here because I knew y'all would be able to fully understand how thrilled I am today: 159!! New territory for me! I've been bouncing between 160-162 for a couple of months now so I was tickled when I saw 159 this a.m.

Thanks for letting me brag...
Corinne


Yayyy for you Corinne!! :clap: I am right there with you!! :agree:

[ddaniels]

Yay Corinne!!! Maybe the weight loss fairy is making the rounds-I got on the scales this morning and I was 126- I haven't seen that number in 25 years!
Debbie

[BKM]

Then how about directing that fairy over to me - I stepped on the scales and I'm at 139 this morning - did NOT overeat yesterday (in fact, ate quite lightly) AND I went back to my old walking routine (several miles of steep hills, and am I ever sore today!).

I had stopped my lunchtime walks because of weather, and my husband and I had stopped our evening strolls and weekend hikes because one of our dogs recently had back problems followed by surgery (he's now in recovery mode) - so I was way down on my walking - getting back to where I was but the process is painful!

My plan: If this weight doesn't start moving, then Monday I go back to strict induction for a couple of weeks - am not looking forward to it, but something isn't working right now.....

[mammac-5]

***Message to the Weight Loss Fairy***

Please go visit all my friends here...and don't forget about me!!

[MeBLady]

Congrats to all that are down this week :-)

Sharon, you and I seem to be bouncing back and forth...but at least we both seem to be stable, and both still losing a little in inches!!

Bonnie, hang in there....I've found both in weight loss mode and in maintenance, that when I do something different (in your case, the injury), it will throw the scale off and it takes some time to stablize again. If you choose to go back on induction for a bit, remember, you've been there before, you can do it!

Jonah....I have always used NyQuil liquid for colds/flu in the past, and was really disappointed that I couldn't anymore with my LC lifestyle. However, I found a GREAT substitute! Tylenol Flu for nighttime and Contact during the day kicks butt on colds/flu with no carbs or sugar. Combine these with loads of green tea and you won't miss that NyQuil anymore :-)

Mammac, a huge congrats to you for hitting 159! I've seen you around the boards alot of know your losses had slowed down...glad to hear it is starting to pick back up for you!

Its Wednesday, and as usual, the scale is dropping for me again. Down to 132. I started Rebounding for the first time today -- I love it, MUCH better than my treadmill. Hubby made a comment that my behind is finally starting to tighten up, which I am thankful for. Love the new size of my butt, but the sag of the extra skin has been a little depressing. Not sure if the exercise is having an effect, or if my skin is starting to snap back a bit.

Concentrating very hard on toning the rest of this damage that being obese did to me.

[nedgoudy]

I lost 2 lbs last week on maintenance.
I was amazed. Of course, the 40 mile
bike ride Saturday probably helped. :yay:

[mskllsws]

I have an appointment today with a plastic surgeon to talk about the loose skin I have after losing 112 pounds. Have no idea what he will say, or whether I can expect any improvement short of surgery. Am both excited and anxious.

Every have a blessed day.
Karen

[Enomarb]

Hi guys-
Scale back at 125. I am going to a convention this weekend, and know the food will be dificult. I am planning on having just eggs and coffee for breakfast, and am willing to go out to get that. Lunch will be the ubiquitous chicken caesar salad. Dinners will be a challange- but I know from experience that I can do it (especially if I don't drink more than one glass of wine) for just a few days. Wish me luck!

[Jonahsafta]

MeB...thank you for the cold/flu med. suggestion. I was relieved to know there was a substitute. I just wanted to say..I noticed your stats!!! WOW!!! impressive!

[Jonahsafta]

Karen..I'll be praying for your Doctor's visit.

[relliott1]

Karen -

Good luck with your doctor visit, and let us all know how it goes! I have been considering consulting with a plastic surgeon too. I would love to hear how your consultation went.

Robin

[ddaniels]

Down to 132. I started Rebounding for the first time today -- I love it, MUCH better than my treadmill. Hubby made a comment that my behind is finally starting to tighten up, which I am thankful for. Love the new size of my butt, but the sag of the extra skin has been a little depressing. Not sure if the exercise is having an effect, or if my skin is starting to snap back a bit.

Concentrating very hard on toning the rest of this damage that being obese did to me.

Wow...I'm really identifying with you on this one! My butt is saggy and baggy- I never knew a butt could look like that! My only "solution" has been to avoid looking at it, so I don't feel bad! However, Rebounding sounds like a MUCH more constructive approach. You'll have to keep us posted on how the toning process goes. Maybe I have been unrealistically pessimistic about fixing up some of my bagginess!

[MeBLady]

MeB...thank you for the cold/flu med. suggestion. I was relieved to know there was a substitute. I just wanted to say..I noticed your stats!!! WOW!!! impressive!

Hee, the only reason my stats are impressive is because I was so FAT before, LOLOLOL! Thanks, tho....this is the most weight I have ever lost (the most I ever needed to), but I have to say that it was alot easier than starving on Slim Fast!

Wow...I'm really identifying with you on this one! My butt is saggy and baggy- I never knew a butt could look like that! My only "solution" has been to avoid looking at it, so I don't feel bad! However, Rebounding sounds like a MUCH more constructive approach. You'll have to keep us posted on how the toning process goes. Maybe I have been unrealistically pessimistic about fixing up some of my bagginess!

I didn't look at mine that often in the buff, so it didn't bother me much as it looks great in a pair of jeans....what bothered me was when hubby made a comment that he almost liked my fat butt better, as at least the pre-LC butt wasn't "mushy". So, to have him notice a difference....there is a difference, LOL.

I've read quite a bit about rebounding, and apparently, it can do wonders for toning things up....I've only just begun, but already notice a difference in energy level, and I can feel my circulation really flowing.

The workout itself isn't that tiring -- it will put you out of breath quicker than walking, of course, but the shock to your legs that areobics tend to do just isn't there, and you can go longer. I'm having fun with it so far :-)

[Jonahsafta]

My butt is saggy and baggy- I never knew a butt could look like that! My only "solution" has been to avoid looking at it

ROFL: my solution too....or dont wear my glasses when I do look!!!

[BKM]

My butt is saggy and baggy- I never knew a butt could look like that! My only "solution" has been to avoid looking at it.
ROFL: my solution too....or dont wear my glasses when I do look!!!
Actually, I take it a bit further - if I don't wear my glasses when I'm doing my makeup, I don't see my wrinkles!

Sometimes I think there is a VERY good reason why our near-sight deteriorates with aging - you don't see how your body is sagging/wrinkling!

MeBLady: keep us updated with the rebounding - wonder if that would help with my muscle tone (or lack thereof!) - it seems that exercise isn't doing the trick, but I've been attributing a lot of that to aging......

[Jonahsafta]

BKM..Im laughing really hard over here~!!!

[ShayKNJ]

Yes, Bonnie thanks for the laugh. Lori keep us posted, I am interested in that rebounder. I did see it last weekend featured on QVC. I already have a treadmill and a total gym. I have upped my routine on the treadmill recently so I am hoping I will see mroe results shortly.

Karen let us know what happened at the doctors yesterday.

[mskllsws]

Well, I was so excited after talking to the surgeon.

First off, the surgeon says you don't have the surgery until you are within about 10 pounds of your goal. The goal you chose should be one where you don't expect to lose more than ten pounds or gain ten pounds in your lifetime
giving you a 20 pound window for your weight to fluctuate. This is so you don't end up with more saggy skin, or put stretch on the scars after surgery.

However you need to realize that with surgery depending on the amount of loose skin they are dealing with you can lose anywhere from 10-25 pounds with the surgery alone.

The doctor asked me what my goal weight was. I told him that in my entire adult life I have never gotten below 150 pounds, and the two times I got to that weight it only lasted a few weeks before I started to regain the weight.
For this reason I did not know if getting below that was realistic. For my height the doctors scales would shoot for 130.

He told me that with me being 51 years old that the 150 goal was more appropriate.

With my weight being around 168 right now, he said I was only 18 pounds from goal weight, and that with the amount of weight that I would lose on average with the surgery, I was already at a weight that I could schedule the surgery. He said whenever I decided I was ready.

I was really excited to hear this because I was afraid that he would tell me that I needed to lose another 40 or 50 pounds first.

Then he told me that for me to impact my figure with weight loss alone I would have to lose 40+ pounds, and would still be dealing with the loose skin issues. My abdomen is the only area I still have fat. He said this area is very resistant to weight loss, and exercise, and deposits there are determined much by genetics.

He said that before surgery your weight should be stable for about 6 months, meaning you are not gaining back your losses. I told him about my 6 month stall last summer, and how I have lost about ten pounds since the stall broke, however the weight loss is very slow, with me eating like a premaintenance/maintenance person.

Interestingly, when he has patients that need to lose weight, he said her recommends Atkins, and learning your carbohydrate threshold. Talk about endorsement of low carb Eating!

He had me undress to naked, and his female assistant came in and took pictures from all angles. This was truly a humiliating but necessary thing.
Standing fully naked in front of a blue felt screen and have someone snap pictures of your naked saggy body is something you have to experience to understand. Then she took a polaroid of my buttocks. That is the one view none of us truly see.

The doctor came in after I put the gown on, and used to polaroid to describe what would be done to the behind. Then he had me undrape portions of my body at a time while I stood in front of the mirror to show me what would be done. Amazingly when the remove the excess skin from your abdomen it tightens your lateral thighs.

You need to accept the trade off of a visible scar for the loss of saggy skin.
I am not a bikini kind of girl so the scar is something that won't be seen by anyone but my husband.

last we sat down with the financial person who also schedules surgery and went over the bottom line. The surgery on the arms is about $4800. The total body lift, is around $12,500. My husband was expecting a $30,000 bill so it was about half of what he was expecting to hear. He could tell how excited I was about having this done. He told me that he thinks I am beautiful saggy skin and all, but that if it would make me happy it was ok with him.

I told Michael I wanted to do it bad enough to sell all my diamonds to pay for it. Michael said that would not be necessary, we would just sell one of our investments.

So, I went ahead and scheduled the arm surgery for April 28, and plan to do the body lift in July. I am volunteering at girl scout day camp and cub scout day camp in June, and wanted to wait until that is over. The recovery is six weeks. That gives me six weeks to recover from the first surgery before day camp starts.

I was like a little kid all day, basking in the excitement.

So ladies, what do you think?
Karen

[4beans4me]

Hi guys, count me in. :wave: Great idea Judy!

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125
Bo.................171...........171.2
Bonnie...........140............138
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie...........127............128
Deborah.........138............141
Eno................125............126
Joy................144............144
Judy...............159.4.........159.4
Karen ............168.5..........169
Kristine...........137........... 137
Leslieam.........141............142
Lori ...............131............133
Robin.............146.8..........147.6
Sharon...........133............131.5

[ddaniels]

Karen-

This is totally awesome!

It sounds like you really had a thorough evaluation, got your questions answered, and feel comfortable with the doctor. You're excited, your DH is supportive, you've figured out where the money is coming from and it works in to your schedule! WAY TO GO!!!! :yay:

Becki-
Welcome!


Debbie

[leslieam]

MeB - I was just talking to someone at work this week about that rebounding. So I'm anxious to read your updates, too. It looks like it would be a fun and effective workout!

Karen - Bravo to you! There is someone in my DH's family that, after GB surgery and losing 200 lbs, opted to have the full body lift. Her body after surgery is literally amazing! Now, she had her full body lift, her arms done, and a breast lift and implants. I can honestly tell you that it took tons of inches away from her and made her look SOOOO thin! And she couldn't have been happier with the results. I say - if you have the money to do it and you want it, go for it! It sounds like you have a wonderful doctor (any doctor that supports a LC way of eating is a great in my book! ;) :agree: ) and it sounds like you were happy with what he had to say. With your arms - are they doing lipo or removing the skin? Just curious.....

To everyone else - a warm hello! I took a sneak peek at the scale today and, even with TOM, I am down to 140. So I'm feelin' spunky! :D I have given up my shakes/bars for Lent and I honestly think that has put a spark back into my weight loss.

Hope everyone has a lovely weekend. :)

[Kristine]

Karen - Wow! You must be so excited. I want to get lasik done on my eyes, but I keep procrastinating on it. If I had a consultation and a date, I'd probably be flipping out. :hyper:

Re Rebounding: I got a rebounder last month and I love it. It is so nice to be able to jump around without joint stress and embarassing floor noise (I'm in an apartment). I'm happy with the shape my legs and butt, but I don't think I can totally credit the rebounding, since I've been doing yoga and some resistance training, too. It couldn't have hurt, though, and my endurance has improved to the point where I'm going to have to start using ankle weights to get a decent workout.

[leslieam]

I want to get lasik done on my eyes, but I keep procrastinating on it. If I had a consultation and a date, I'd probably be flipping out.

Kristine - I just had Lasik done in November and it is honest-to-goodness the most amazing thing I've ever done! I would recommend it to ANYONE! Talk about immediate results-the next day my eyesight was completely clear and 20/20.

Thanks for the info on the rebounder - I wonder how much it was on QVC?

[mammac-5]

Hmmmm...tummy tuck vs. kitchen remodel...

I guess I'll go with the kitchen -- more people will actually SEE that and it'll increase the value of my house!

Maybe someday...

[ShayKNJ]

Karen-I am happy for you. It sounds like you have a great doctor, loving and supporting husband, the money so why not.

Leslie-The rebounder on QVC was around $110 if I remember correctly. It comes with the DVD or tape as well. I think accessaries were extra though, like the resistance bands. Check it out on the website.

Welcome Becki :wave:

[MeBLady]

Karen: Sounds like you had a great consultation and have all the details worked out! I have insurance coverage for this procedure, and I've had thoughts about getting an evaluation on my loose skin as well -- thanks for posting all the info about what your doctor told you.

I think if this is something that you really want, there isn't anything holding you back, go for it!

I still have a patient wait to see what I am going to get stuck with. I've got more excess skin that I thought I would have, but the only places it is really noticeable is on my tummy/butt...I have to jiggle it or hold my legs in the air for it to be visable. I can see retraction in the texture of my skin....its got that "crinkle" look, and I using moisterizers like crazy.

Kristine: How often are you using your rebounder? I'm going to use this as my primary form of exercise until I get a little more used to it, but I'd like to add in some variety. I'm also interested in Yoga but never done it -- what kind of accessories do you need in order to get a good workout? I got a little overwhelmed in seeing all the different things that were available, unsure of what is actually necessary.

I bought my rebounder off of E-Bay for $50 (I buy everything off of E-Bay, LOL). Its decent quality too, got six legs, 38 inch diameter...bought the "Keep on Rebounding" DVD for $30.

[mskllsws]

they are removing excess skin.

Karen

[Kristine]

Happy Sunday ladies. :sunny:

Kristine: How often are you using your rebounder?

Three or four times a week. :hyper:

I'm also interested in Yoga but never done it -- what kind of accessories do you need in order to get a good workout?

Nothing - just a few things you already have around the house, like a folded blanket. You could treat yourself to the accessories, but I haven't bothered. I bought this book (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0962713864/qid=1141569859/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/103-4554003-9454237?s=books&v=glance&n=283155) from a grocery store clearance bin for five bucks, and I was on my way. :)

Leslie, congrats on your improved eyesight. As much as I want it done, we are probably moving this spring, and I think I'd rather have the pocket money to spend on house stuff (or more specifically, garden stuff. :daizy: )

[Judynyc]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125
Bo.................171...........171.2
Bonnie...........140............138
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie...........127............128
Deborah.........138............141
Eno................125............126
Joy................144............144
Judy...............159.4.........159.4......157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169
Kristine...........137........... 137
Leslieam.........141............142
Lori ...............131............133
Robin.............146.8..........147.6
Sharon...........133............131.5

Good Morning Everybody!! :wave: :sunny:
I was so excited this morning becasue I had a little whoooosh last night. I've got a new low and I showed a 2 lb loss since yesterday!! Will wonders never cease!! :hyper: I actually got on the scale a second time to make sure it wasn't a fluke!! :lol:

Welcome Becki!! :wave: I'm so happy that you found our weighin!!! :agree:

Congrats Karen!! Your doctor sounds wonderful and I am so happy for you. Your DH is being so supportive and loving to you!! It sounds like he really loves you alot!! :rheart:

Kristine!! Thanks for the rebounder info. You've got me considering it.

You all, especially Lori ;) , got me thinking about the fact that I've gotten away from my pilates classes. Its gotten very hard for me to get to the class due to scheduling conflicts with my work. But yesterday, I took out my pilates dvd and did my own workout!! :agree: Yessss!!! :D Thanks!!

[leslieam]

Leslie, congrats on your improved eyesight. As much as I want it done, we are probably moving this spring, and I think I'd rather have the pocket money to spend on house stuff (or more specifically, garden stuff. )
Oh, yes I love garden stuff.....can hardly blame you for making that choice. :lol:
Leslie-The rebounder on QVC was around $110 if I remember correctly. It comes with the DVD or tape as well. I think accessaries were extra though, like the resistance bands. Check it out on the website.
Thanks, Shay. I'll do that. May also check Ebay.... ;)

Judy - congrats on hitting an all time low! :cheer:

[ShayKNJ]

Lori-Ebay sounds like a better deal on the rebounder.

Leslie-I always wanted to get my vision corrected but I will never be able to afford it. I wish it was covered by insurance it should be, I think of it as a handicap. I have really bad eyesight. Even though my insurance offers a discount it is something I could only dream of. I am so jealous.

Judy-Way to go on your loss! That is excellent!

I hope I either stayed the same as last week or lost. I upped my carbs a lot this week and do not know what the outcome will be until tomorrow.

[ddaniels]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125
Bo.................171...........171.2
Bonnie...........140............138
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie...........127............128.........126
Deborah.........138............141
Eno................125............126
Joy................144............144
Judy...............159.4.........159.4......157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169
Kristine...........137........... 137
Leslieam.........141............142
Lori ...............131............133
Robin.............146.8..........147.6
Sharon...........133............131.5

Hi All!

Since Judy got us started I decided to go ahead and post for the week, since I'm going to be pretty busy tomorrow. I'm down for this week, which is good, since I expect to do a bit more eating of treats than usual this week. DS is home from college for the week and my youngest DD is turning 18, so the house has more yummy food in it than usual. Whenever my son comes home from college we are always trying to fatten him up. He's 6'1" and weighs about 135 lbs. I'm not sure how I was able to produce such skinny children, but all my kids are slender. I guess it must be from their dad's side of the family!

Have a great week everyone!

Debbie :wave:

[leslieam]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125
Bo.................171...........171.2
Bonnie...........140............138
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie...........127............128.........126
Deborah.........138............141
Eno................125............126
Joy................144............144
Judy...............159.4.........159.4......157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169
Kristine...........137........... 137
Leslieam.........141............142..........139
Lori ...............131............133
Robin.............146.8..........147.6
Sharon...........133............131.5

Whoo-Hoo! :D I'm back down to 139! I'm very pleased with that.

Congrats to all the losers so far, and good luck to everyone else. :agree:

[Jonahsafta]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125
Bo.................171...........171.2
Bonnie...........140............138
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie...........127............128.........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126
Joy................144............144
Judy...............159.4.........159.4......157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169
Kristine...........137........... 137
Leslieam.........141............142..........139
Lori ...............131............133
Robin.............146.8..........147.6
Sharon...........133............131.5

[Trinigirl]

Good Morning Everyone,

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125
Bo.................171...........171.2
Bonnie...........140............138
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie...........127............128.........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126
Joy................144............144........144.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4......157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169
Kristine...........137........... 137
Leslieam.........141............142..........139
Lori ...............131............133
Robin.............146.8..........147.6
Sharon...........133............131.5

Up .5lbs I really think my body has settled into this weight, no change in my inches this morning either...I am sticking to my plan and daily workouts.
Wishing everyone a wonderful healthly week.
Warmest Regards,
Joy

[ShayKNJ]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125
Bo.................171...........171.2
Bonnie...........140............138
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie...........127............128.........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126
Joy................144............144........144.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169
Kristine...........137........... 137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139
Lori ...............131............133
Robin.............146.8..........147.6
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5

Way to go on those of you with loses. I ate too many carbs last week but kicked butt with the exercise.

[Enomarb]

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125
Bo.................171...........171.2
Bonnie...........140............138
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie...........127............128.........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126
Joy................144............144........144.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169
Kristine...........137........... 137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139
Lori ...............131............133
Robin.............146.8..........147.6
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5

Good morning! I noticed I was up again this am- realized I had dinner out last night. It's the salt- that I am only up 1 lb is terrific for me. I'll be back at 125 in a few hours- already on my way (LOL)- just need to drink my water.
ps- don't rebound with weights. It puts tremendous stress on your joints. I'm a walker and I don't even worry about my HR anymore- I just walk.
E

[relliott1]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125
Bo.................171...........171.2
Bonnie...........140............138
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie...........127............128.........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126
Joy................144............144........144.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169
Kristine...........137........... 137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139
Lori ...............131............133
Robin.............146.8..........147.6......147.2
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5


Bleah! Well, I guess any loss should be considered good.. but I wish I was down more. Oh well, keep on truckin'!

Robin

[BKM]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125
Bo.................171...........171.2
Bonnie...........140............138.........137
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie...........127............128.........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126
Joy................144............144........144.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169
Kristine...........137........... 137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139
Lori ...............131............133
Robin.............146.8..........147.6......147.2
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5

[MeBLady]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125
Bo.................171...........171.2
Bonnie...........140............138
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie...........127............128.........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126
Joy................144............144........144.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169
Kristine...........137........... 137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........136
Robin.............146.8..........147.6
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5

Well, I am teed at the scale this morning, I am up to 136, a fluctuation I haven't seen in awhile.

Not sure what it is. Expecting TOM in about three days, no change in inches and my tummy isn't "poochy" at all. I even did my Rebounder yesterday when I normally take weekends off.

I am suspecting one of a few things:

1) TOM on its way, and I have been experiencing some perimenopausal symptoms which can screw with my weight a little more
2) Adding muscle from exercise -- three weeks is enough to show a difference
3) Exercise is throwing off my stable weight, may see more extreme fluctuations until I stablize again
4) My pb has finally caught with me

At any rate, I'm lowering my carbs a tad for this week, and cutting out the pb.

[BoBoGuy]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie...........127............128.........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126
Joy................144............144........144.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169
Kristine...........137........... 137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........136
Robin.............146.8..........147.6
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5

Wow, this is hard! Now I know why I'm the only guy here.

According to here (http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm) I'm at my ideal weight but still want to drop to 165 and then maintain between 165 and 170. I'm thin for a guy, but still have a slight belly pooch that needs to go.

Anyway, good luck to all.

Bo

[BKM]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie...........127............128.........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126
Joy................144............144........144.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169
Kristine...........137........... 137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........136
Robin.............146.8..........147.6
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5

somehow my weight got dropped off the list - is anyone else's missing?

[relliott1]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie...........127............128.........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126
Joy................144............144........144.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169
Kristine...........137........... 137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........136
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5

Mine was missing from the last few posts too. I updated and added it back.

[Kristine]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137
Corinne..........161............160
Debbie...........127............128.........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126
Joy................144............144........144.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........136
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5

All's quiet on the homefront here. Hope you all have a good week. :cool:

[mammac-5]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5
Debbie...........127............128.........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126
Joy................144............144........144.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........136
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5


I almost forgot to update! This has been a BIG week for me, weightloss-wise. I can't recall the last time I had a week with a big loss like this...months at least. Not sure why unless the exercise has finally "caught up" with me.

[Judynyc]

Way to go mammac-5!!! You and I are at the same weight!! :agree: :D and I too, had a big loss this week. Maybe its in the air!! :D

[ItsTheWooo]

This is cool :)

Nora..............114.8............115.5......114

[Judynyc]

This is cool :)

Nora..............114.8............115.5......114


Hey Nora!!!! :wave:

I'm so happy that you decided to join our weighin!!

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5
Debbie...........127............128.........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126
Joy................144............144........144.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........136
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5

I put you on the list in alphabetical order.
We report in each Monday and copy and paste the most recent list to add in our current weight.

Make sense? :D

I'm so happy to see you here!! :agree: did I just say that? :lol:

[BoBoGuy]

Nora, glad your here. :thup:

Bo

[mskllsws]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5
Debbie...........127............128.........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126
Joy................144............144........144.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169........169
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........136
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5

[Jonahsafta]

Wow...now it is fun to watch this thread!!!

[MeBLady]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5
Debbie...........127............128.........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126
Joy................144............144........144.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169........169
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........134.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5

I'm changing mine to get that monster number down, as I dropped back down a bit....looks like the culprit is TOM.

Congrats Mammac/Corrine!!!! Nice to see you join us, Nora/Woo :-)

[4beans4me]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5
Debbie...........127............128.........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126
Joy................144............144........144.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169........169
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........134.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5

Hi everyone! Quick fly-by! :wave:

[Trinigirl]

Hi Everyone

So happy this morning got a mini whoosh. :angel:

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5
Debbie...........127............128.........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126
Joy................144............144........143
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169........169
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........134.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5

I am very trilled at this stage to lose a lb.
Warmest Regards,
Joy

[Judynyc]

I am very trilled at this stage to lose a lb.


I hear you Joy!! Way to go!! :thup: :D

[Jonahsafta]

Wow!! I am impressed with our stats!!!!! I am thoroughly enjoying this...how abt the rest of you??

[mskllsws]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5
Debbie...........127............128.........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126
Joy................144............144........143
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169........167
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........134.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5

I had to change my weigh in since this morning I was down to 167. That is a brand new low for me and I wanted to tell the world. :)

I am cookie chair for my girl scout troop, and cookie manager for the neighborhood. I have been around $9000 worth of girl scout cookies and have not tasted a single cookie. I would rather be thin than enjoy the moments pleasure of the treat. My husband , son and daughter on the other hand have had their share. The sale is over in one week, and I am sure they will want me to stock up. I am glad I have been eating this way long enough that enjoying a bowl of fresh strawberries appeals much more than a cookie.

Karen

[Judynyc]

Wow!! I am impressed with our stats!!!!! I am thoroughly enjoying this...how abt the rest of you??


Me too Deborah!! :agree: Loving being with this astounding group of successful losers!!! We have already done it!! Now we can share it with others who have also already "done it"!! I was getting lonely weighing in with lots of newbies who would weighin once and not come back. I'm loving seeing this list get done by Tuesday!!!! :agree: :D

Way to go on your new low Karen!!! :thup: I'm am so happy to watch you keep losing and getting closer to your goal!! :D

My little whooosh keeps happening this week. I saw another new low yesterday, 156.6, and it actually scared me!! I am feeling very thin!! Too thin or too thin too fast, if you know what I mean. I am deciding if I should just allow my body to keep losing or if I should stop it and stay where I am. I think that I'd really like to get to 150.

What is amazing to me is the fact that because I am still eating according to my plan, I can have treats and not have it effect my weight. :yum:

[ddaniels]

What is amazing to me is the fact that because I am still eating according to my plan, I can have treats and not have it effect my weight. :yum:

Yes- I have found that pretty amazing as well. I occaisionally have a regular dessert on special occaisions. I am eating foods that I enjoy, like yogurt and blueberries and low carb toast and very dark chocolate, and I've been able to maintain my weight loss, and eat those things without falling off the wagon and going back to my old unhealthy habits. I'm still careful and I will always need to be , but I'm also feeling less and less anxious and less "obsessed" about my weight, and beginning to imagine that I just might be able to maintain this loss.

[MeBLady]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5
Debbie...........127............128.........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126
Joy................144............144........143
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169........167
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........134
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5

I've had to change my stats again too, I'm still creeping back down since my higher weight on Monday.

Another congrats to you Joy!! All of us in this thread get to watch you hit goal...and you are doing it!!

Congrats again to Mammac as well....I feel the euphoria for both of you!

I'm enjoying this weigh in too, but I have noticed that I seem to be fluctuating up and down a little more than some of you -- participating in this thread has gotten me back on the scale daily to ensure that I am not slowly creeping up in weight, since Mondays are my "high weight" day.

I haven't been weighing every day since a month into maintenance, but my average has been 132ish (the weight I see most often, and I usually weigh at the end of the week)....weighing daily seems to be giving me that same information. I hit 131/132 by the end of every week, basically lose the same 3-4 pounds every week.

I have an update on the Rebounding exercise -- for the past 4 months, I've been experiencing symptoms of perimenopause, primarily in the form of very painful TOM cramping, to a point that it puts me down for two days straight and even Midol gives me only slight relief. This month, a stitch of discomfort only, which is "normal" for me, and the ONLY thing I have done differently is that rebounder.

Its SO wonderful not to be in pain this month....those of you with painful menstrual cramps or in perimenopause struggling with symptoms -- REBOUND!

In addition, I've noticed when I lie down, my behind goes "flat" and tends to stick out at the sides....noticed for the first time sunbathing after a few days break that the flab/skin sticking out was minimized -- the backs of my legs/behind are most certainly tightening. I am having some hope here.

I originally got the idea to rebound from another long time maintainer here....CSOAR -- the beautiful, blonde, fit, veddy perky lady on the Fat Flush plan. CSOAR, if you are around, I would love to hear some input from you on what to expect from rebound exercise!

[Judynyc]

beginning to imagine that I just might be able to maintain this loss.


Yes!!! :agree: Thanks for saying that!!! :D

[yogamom]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5
Dana.............135.............131.........131
Debbie...........127............128.........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126
Joy................144............144........143
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169........167
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........134
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5

I am new to the boards, and LCing, but having lost 1/2 the weight I had intended in 2 months, I'm starting to feel VERY close to my goal, and need this kind of support. I'm starting fear complacency, and need that extra push for the long haul. Thanks for starting this!

[DaddioM]

Hi Everyone.. mind if I join? I'm in another challenge which is helping me control my behaviors. I need one that focus's on my weight too... and I like that it's weekly!

Mike


name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5
Dana.............135.............131.........131
Debbie...........127............128.........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126
Joy................144............144........143
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169........167
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........134
Mike.............................................217.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5

I'm starting fear complacency, and need that extra push for the long haul. Thanks for starting this! Your fear is well founded... maintenance has been soooo much harder for me that losing the weight. I'm glad you're recognizing that!

[Judynyc]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5
Dana.............135.............131.........131
Debbie...........127............128.........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126
Joy................144............144........143
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169........167
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........134
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5

I am new to the boards, and LCing, but having lost 1/2 the weight I had intended in 2 months, I'm starting to feel VERY close to my goal, and need this kind of support. I'm starting fear complacency, and need that extra push for the long haul. Thanks for starting this!

Welcome yogamom!!! :wave:
yogamom, I assume that you are Dana? if you wouldn't mind putting your real name in your signature so that we can all know that Dana is yogamom? :D As for being a newbie......you do not seem to be the faint of heart type and for that I welcome you!! We are the diehards around here..... :lol: My best to you on your jounrey to goal!! :thup:

Mike!! Welcome!! :wave:
Happy to have you join us!! I see that your stats do not reflect your current weight?? This surprised me!! ;)

[DaddioM]

Happy to have you join us!! I see that your stats do not reflect your current weight?? This surprised me!! ;)

I keep current weight in my journal now... along with daily weighings from the previous week... it works better for me. Prior to the vacation I just got back from... I was a lot closer to my maintenance weight;)

Thanks for the welcome!!

Mike

[MeBLady]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5
Dana.............135.............131.........131
Debbie...........127............128.........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126
Joy................144............144........143
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169........167
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132
Mike.............................................217.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5

Had to change my stats again, firm 132 this morning.....4th day of lowering my carbs back down, and I've definitely thrown myself into ketosis. Think I am going to stay that way through the weekend and see what the scale has in store for me on Monday. My high fluctuation bothered me this week, I'd like to keep the scale at 131/132....but there is a small window as I don't want to maintain below 130. Not sure what my body will allow, as this is the first time in five months that I have attempted to actually go back into weight loss mode.

Welcome, Mike! What kind of struggles have you been having in the maintenance stage?

[leslieam]

Hi everyone! I, too, enjoy this thread and sincerely appreciate reading about your success and challenges as they are the same as mine.

Karen, congrats on hitting your all time low! That is wonderful! :agree:

Judy - you just keep losing and losing. Isn't that wonderful when you are losing while eating the foods you love?

Lori - you have really sparked my interest in rebounding.... Hmmmmm

I am still trucking along. I typically weigh once a week, but I have been feeling very thin these last couple of days. Not sure if my weight is shifting or if I've lost another pound or so. May try to weigh tomorrow just to see. I love this WOE (I mean low-carb in general: not just Atkins though that is my personal eating plan). I've never been on an eating plan where I feel so satisified with my meals. And I have so much energy! :idea:

Hope you all have a wonderful evening!

[DaddioM]

Hi Everyone!


Welcome, Mike! What kind of struggles have you been having in the maintenance stage?Excellent Question!!

I KNEW maintenance was going to be the hard part for me, and I was right. I'm a very competitive and goal oriented person, and while I was losing several things kept me motivated!!

1. Constant accolades from friends and strangers about how my body was changing and how I was looking better.

2. I had a goal I wanted to achieve and I'm good at achieving goals

3. I play raquetball, and I was faster, and less winded.

Once I hit maintenance the thinner me became the "norm"... there was less re-enforcement and I had ALREADY met my goal... I gained 15lbs above my goal in about 5 months and have been maintaining at about that level. ONE of my problems is that I convince myself I can have a "little of this" or a "little of that" because I'm THIN... and then the cycle starts.. lol. For those in pre-maintenance.. keep repeating to yourself.. "this is a way of life, this is a way of life...."

Oh, I SHOULD mention one other item... I found out as I approached goal that my weight loss was about a lot more than weight, it was about wanting to feel better about myself, and that required examining a few other things in my life as well, and that doesn't make maintenance any easier either. Still, it's been an exciting ride and I wouldn't trade a moment of it.

On the PLUS side, the exercise habits I developed during my loss have continued. I went on a 180mi 2 day bicycle ride last April and am going again this April (and YES I'm proud of that... never thought I could do something like that!!).

I know that for me the idea of never having cereal, a donut, a cheeseburger, or popcorn just doesn't work..... so I developed a challenge that focuses on keeping me to PLANNED cheats (see the challenge in my signiture). This has really helped my behavior.. and helped me maintain.

I'm signing up here to add the "goal" side back in... I plan to be back to goal weight by my anniversary of 1st reaching goal which is in September.

Well....that's MY story.... anyone else??

Mike

[Enomarb]

I am having a weird response to this challange. (and this is the first time I have done something like this.)I really don't like posting my weekly weight- I don't like being accountable and having a focus on my weight. I joined this site after I had already lost 30 pounds, and when I kept losing I just updated my stats every few months. I've been between 123-127 for the last 20 months or so. I weigh everyday anyway, but it's just for me. I don't focus on it, but use it as a monitoring thing. Does anyone else feel anything like this?
E

[ddaniels]

I am having a weird response to this challange. (and this is the first time I have done something like this.)I really don't like posting my weekly weight- I don't like being accountable and having a focus on my weight. I joined this site after I had already lost 30 pounds, and when I kept losing I just updated my stats every few months. I've been between 123-127 for the last 20 months or so. I weigh everyday anyway, but it's just for me. I don't focus on it, but use it as a monitoring thing. Does anyone else feel anthing like this?
E

I know what you mean. I'm finding myself a bit more anxious about my weight, which is odd, since I've been maintaining without any real problem since October, and I also weigh everyday. It's like I'm gonna get "graded" on Monday morning! Weird! :rolleyes:

[Judynyc]

I know what you mean. I'm finding myself a bit more anxious about my weight, which is odd, since I've been maintaining without any real problem since October, and I also weigh everyday. It's like I'm gonna get "graded" on Monday morning! Weird! :rolleyes:


:agree: I hear both of you and I think that its good to know yourself enough to know that this type of thing doesn't work for you.

I have no problem with this and if you don't want to weighin and just post to this thread....thats just fine with me!! :idea: :D

I don't feel like I'm being judged and I need to feel a sense of being involved in this with others. I like the accountability of it. This works for me!! :agree:

To each his own!! :D

[ItsTheWooo]

I know what you mean. I'm finding myself a bit more anxious about my weight, which is odd, since I've been maintaining without any real problem since October, and I also weigh everyday. It's like I'm gonna get "graded" on Monday morning! Weird! :rolleyes:

I haven't even weighed in yet, and I'm still scared :lol:.

I'm afraid of being judged if it goes too high or too low, which is stupid because I am sure no one but me cares.

[MeBLady]

I am having a weird response to this challange. (and this is the first time I have done something like this.)I really don't like posting my weekly weight- I don't like being accountable and having a focus on my weight. I joined this site after I had already lost 30 pounds, and when I kept losing I just updated my stats every few months. I've been between 123-127 for the last 20 months or so. I weigh everyday anyway, but it's just for me. I don't focus on it, but use it as a monitoring thing. Does anyone else feel anything like this?
E

I know what you mean and I have similar feelings. The biggest thing with me is that I, too, fluctuate within a few pounds range....and it is neither a success or a failure at this stage, as I have been doing this same thing since I entered maintenance in October.

I don't like seeing my higher number on the list, and end up having to change it every day as I drop consistantly after the Monday weigh in.

However, I think the accountability is good for me for now, cause I am kicking up my exercise and still continuing to attempt positive changes in my new figure.

Sharing my weight is okay for now.....but I am more interested in simply sharing support with other maintainers.....issues such as Mike shared above. These are the things that are most helpful to me. I feel I am pretty stablized, and haven't really had any problems, but I don't want to have any either!

[Judynyc]

Lori....

There are no hard and fast rules that say that you have to post what you weigh on Mondays if each week you fluctuate the same way. Maybe you'd feel better posting what you weigh on Friday for the coming week. :idea: ;)

[leslieam]

Hi everyone - TGIF!

I personally like the weekly weigh-ins as they hold me accountable. But I can see how/why they wouldn't work for everyone.

Like Lori, I'm also very interested to hear abour your challenges in maintaining your weigh loss. I am new at maintaining (actually I wouldn't mind losing another pound or two ;) ) but I can tell how different I am with food now, mentally speaking.

I am different, I guess. To me, my biggest fear is gaining my weight back. I am terribly afraid of it. So this makes me not want to eat over 50 carbs a day, or even treat myself sometimes. All I can think about is "What if I gain all my weight back". Now, I know there is no way I'm going to gain back 50+ pounds if I eat one donut, but that is my fear.

Some of my friends say I am obsessive. Is that it, or am I just very aware of what I put into my mouth and how it can affect my body? Dose one have to be obsessive to maintain their weight loss? Or is there a balance? For example, if we go out to lunch they will eat bread. I will not. So here they start "You can have a piece of bread - it won't kill you". Or "You won't gain your weight back if you eat a little piece". And I just shake my head no. Then I'll make the mistake of saying "That bread looks good" or "That bread smells good" and it starts the cycle of comments again. I have never been able to face fresh bread, or a chocolate cake, and been able to say "No thanks" and mean it! I mean, really truly mean that I do NOT want that bread or cake. But now I can, and it's an amazing experience. So am I obsessive, or have I just made this WOE a WOL?

I've probably rambled on too much (sorry!) but I really appreciate being among a group of people that are at the same stage as I am.

Have a great evening. :)

[MeBLady]

Lori....

There are no hard and fast rules that say that you have to post what you weigh on Mondays if each week you fluctuate the same way. Maybe you'd feel better posting what you weigh on Friday for the coming week.


Actually, I would feel better reporting my Friday weight...works better for me :-). That is pretty much the weight that I go by to tell whether I need to crack down or can be a little more lax, and of course, my lower weight for the week.

Thanks for that suggestion, Judy!



Like Lori, I'm also very interested to hear abour your challenges in maintaining your weigh loss. I am new at maintaining (actually I wouldn't mind losing another pound or two ;) ) but I can tell how different I am with food now, mentally speaking.

I am different, I guess. To me, my biggest fear is gaining my weight back. I am terribly afraid of it. So this makes me not want to eat over 50 carbs a day, or even treat myself sometimes. All I can think about is "What if I gain all my weight back". Now, I know there is no way I'm going to gain back 50+ pounds if I eat one donut, but that is my fear.

This is where I am at too. I DON'T want to be overweight again, and after reading what HC/sugar junk does to the inside of my body, I'm afraid to let my carbs get too high or indulge in treats. My biggest indulgence is a Quiznos Flatbread Sub on weekends. Occasionally, I will have 8 Nacho Cheese Doritoes dipped in ranch (over 8 gives me a reaction).

I can't consider a donut, but then again, I don't really miss them....I cringe watching someone else eating them.

Some of my friends say I am obsessive. Is that it, or am I just very aware of what I put into my mouth and how it can affect my body? Dose one have to be obsessive to maintain their weight loss? Or is there a balance? For example, if we go out to lunch they will eat bread. I will not. So here they start "You can have a piece of bread - it won't kill you". Or "You won't gain your weight back if you eat a little piece". And I just shake my head no. Then I'll make the mistake of saying "That bread looks good" or "That bread smells good" and it starts the cycle of comments again. I have never been able to face fresh bread, or a chocolate cake, and been able to say "No thanks" and mean it! I mean, really truly mean that I do NOT want that bread or cake. But now I can, and it's an amazing experience. So am I obsessive, or have I just made this WOE a WOL?

Well, I would say that you are both....obessive and made this WOE a WOL. However, is being "obsessive" necessarily an unhealthy thing if it affects your life and health in a positive way, keeps you happy?

I get comments when I eat in front of people too. "One bite, one piece of this won't hurt you", "you are too gung ho", "you're not fat, no need to "diet". Um, being gung ho, changing my diet and refusing bad stuff changed my life in a great way....and if others have a problem with that, oh well. I've been picky all of my life, never bothered me before and it doesn't bother me now. I'll eat what I want to, and I don't want the bad stuff anymore.

I imagine the longer one maintains, the more of a balance we will achieve. Where I can relate to Mike, though, is that I am also a very competitive, goal orientated person.....I know I will do better if I stay obsessive and stimulated by this WOL, and its satisifying and very liveable for me to keep it this way. I've discovered many different ways to accent this LC WOL to keep me stimulated and focuses on improving/maintaining health -- I'm one that needs a "project" all the time to feel my life is productive and challenging....this WOL is basically it.

[leslieam]

Lori, I am so glad to know that somebody is experiencing the same things I am.
Where I can relate to Mike, though, is that I am also a very competitive, goal orientated person.....I know I will do better if I stay obsessive and stimulated by this WOL, and its satisifying and very liveable for me to keep it this way.
Me, too! :agree: That is one reason I love this site so much - it really keeps me stimulated and active in this WOL. And I'm honestly happy eating this way. I don't feel deprived at all.
I only have one friend that does LC now and she doesn't do it with the committment that I do it. So for me, this site (and my DH and mom) are the only real support systems I have. And I need something to keep me 'into it'. Know what I mean?

Hope everyone has a great Saturday!

[Judynyc]

I only have one friend that does LC now and she doesn't do it with the commitment that I do it. So for me, this site (and my DH and mom) are the only real support systems I have. And I need something to keep me 'into it'. Know what I mean?



Yup!! :agree: I know exactly what you mean Leslie!! I am alone in my food plan too. I rarely eat bread but do eat it as a treat and not part of my everyday food. This has been working for me. I find that foods like bread, which I love, I enjoy having as a treat....this way I know that I can have it and not feel like its forbidden. I do this with other foods too, ie: pizza once a month and then its a very thin crust.

I think that I'm a bit obsessive about my weight now too. I really don't care of I am because I am also very afraid of getting to be morbidly obese again....cause I was not just fat!! I never want to get to where I was again.

Even my plan allows for whole grain bread, I refused to eat any flour while I was still losing my weight. I learned alot about how I used flour as my substance when I was in OA.....I have to be very careful about eating it in moderation and strict portion control. But the thought of going through my whole life never eating it again, would be too much for my mind to deal with.

What I am seeing now is the fact that as long as I eat to my plan most of the time, I can have certain foods as treats and not have it effect my weight. I love this fact as this is my first time at goal!!

I weigh practically daily and hope that I can continue with my intensity to keep what I already have. I feel now like my goal weight will be my cut off for going back to phase I if I put on a few. I am feeling like I want to keep losing. :agree:

When I first joined this sight, I had huge fears about posting my weight. But the more that I saw other's stats, the more I knew that I'd have to get over it. It helped me to face my weight as I had gotten so good at denying it. :rolleyes: Then I started to enter to weigh-ins and found that helped me alot to stay in it. I got used to posting my weight each week as I lost and has now become something that I use as a tool.

We in this thread, are the die-hards around here. There is a very large rate of attrition when it comes to dieting. How many people show up on this site and never finish and are never to be seen again? I don't know for sure but I'd say that the number is very high!! There are a relative few of us at maintenance and I do so appreciate knowing that I am not alone in my obsessing!! ;)

[Enomarb]

Hi Leslie and Judy and everybody-
knowing that someone out there is doing what I am, and shares experiences and feelings, is one of the reasons I come here every day. With maintaining, I too worry about regaining the weight for no reason. I don't plan on going off my plan, but I sometimes read about people who just gain it all back for no reason. Scares me. I really like my new body aand all my new clothes- want to stay here.
I too am obsessive. Let's face it- it is EASY to go to any restaurant, mall, COSTCO, park, sports event, movie and get carbs. What's the last time you saw 10 LC items at the movies and the HIGH CARB SPECIAL of popcorn on the bottom! I have never been out with friends and had them order the 'High Carb' Pizza, but plenty of times I order the chicken salad with no croutons or bread and see the eyes roll. So I have to be vigilant and watch- no one else is going to do it for me. What I have found is that the longer I eat this way, the less I care what others say or do. When peple tell me 'you don't need to diet anymore- have the..." I just say "thanks" and do what I was going to do anyway. My sister told me that I think of food and plan what I am going to eat more than 'before', and I just agreed.I have stopped explaining or making excuses. Just last night DH wanted ice cream after the movie, and I said great. He then asked if I was going to have any, and I said no. He was fine- in fact we went home and he made hot chocolate (which I hate) and was happy. I don't have to eat to make anyone happy- it only affects me.
And I'm worth taking care of.
E

[MeBLady]

Me, too! That is one reason I love this site so much - it really keeps me stimulated and active in this WOL. And I'm honestly happy eating this way. I don't feel deprived at all.
I only have one friend that does LC now and she doesn't do it with the committment that I do it. So for me, this site (and my DH and mom) are the only real support systems I have. And I need something to keep me 'into it'. Know what I mean?

Oh yeah! I knew I would need an online support forum when I started this, and I found this site literally on the day on I decided to begin. My entire journey from day 1 is recorded in my journal.

My dad is a low carber, but he hit maintenance before I started and now "cheats" alot. I can share a little support with him here and there (I always take him LC tortillas when I visit, LOL), but it isn't enough to really keep me going. I don't know any other LCers. I've run across several that ask positive questions and have even been provoked to start the diet due to seeing my results, but they end up dropping off. Nobody in my real life is as gung ho about this as I am. My family is pretty supportive and used to my WOE, but they don't eat on my plan.

I look forward to signing on to this site every single day, and doing my journaling hop to visit my LC friends, continue to record anything that affects my health/weight, both for myself and to encourage others who stop by and read it.

We've chosen an out of the mainstream lifestyle, and there is always strength in numbers :-)


I think that I'm a bit obsessive about my weight now too. I really don't care of I am because I am also very afraid of getting to be morbidly obese again....cause I was not just fat!! I never want to get to where I was again.


There is a lot more to this than just being fat for me too...I FELT terrible. I feel like I have been given a new life, and I WON'T give it up, I don't EVER want to feel as bad (both mentally and physically) as I did in Jan. 2005 again.

Even my plan allows for whole grain bread, I refused to eat any flour while I was still losing my weight. I learned alot about how I used flour as my substance when I was in OA.....I have to be very careful about eating it in moderation and strict portion control. But the thought of going through my whole life never eating it again, would be too much for my mind to deal with.

I had this mindset in weight loss mode, and actually got through my journey by telling myself I could have some of my restricted items once I hit maintenance. Somewhere along the line, though, my tastes just changed, and I discovered that there were substitutes for most of the stuff I couldn't have.

My only exception at this point is Thanksgiving and Christmas, as it is just too hard to make substitutions, and I have too many established dishes that won't taste the same if I make them differently.

I weigh practically daily and hope that I can continue with my intensity to keep what I already have. I feel now like my goal weight will be my cut off for going back to phase I if I put on a few. I am feeling like I want to keep losing. :agree:

I still have mixed feelings about losing more. One minute I do, the next I don't. My original goal was 140, and as long as I stay below 140 (haven't seen that weight since Aug.), I am content. However, I still want my stomach flatter, still want to tone...yet, I don't want to look like a walking skeleton either. Haven't yet found my balance somewhere between the two, but it is narrowing down. I'm curious to see if my body will allow me to hit below 130, but I also have anorexic tendancies and a bit scared of actually doing that....gotta depend on my family to tell me how "skinny" I actually look.

Its Saturday, and I am 131 pounds with my tummy flat, but I know if I snack and don't exercise, I'll be back up on Monday. For the first time in five months, I'm sticking strictly to plan all weekend to see if I can hold that weight.

When I first joined this sight, I had huge fears about posting my weight. But the more that I saw other's stats, the more I knew that I'd have to get over it. It helped me to face my weight as I had gotten so good at denying it. :rolleyes: Then I started to enter to weigh-ins and found that helped me alot to stay in it. I got used to posting my weight each week as I lost and has now become something that I use as a tool.

I was too embarrassed to post a before photo, and didn't do so until I had lost my first 20 pounds so I could put up some sort of progress photo along with it.

I love the accountability that being here puts upon me, but simply putting up my weight in my stats, and writing everything in my journal does keep me going in that regard. My thing is that when I am "into" something, I want to talk about it...and here I have many to talk about it with, that understand all those little quirks, frustrations, and system that goes along with this WOL.

We in this thread, are the die-hards around here. There is a very large rate of attrition when it comes to dieting. How many people show up on this site and never finish and are never to be seen again? I don't know for sure but I'd say that the number is very high!! There are a relative few of us at maintenance and I do so appreciate knowing that I am not alone in my obsessing!! ;)

There are a few long time maintainers that aren't posting in this thread that are still actively around....but you are right, I've seen so many come and go.

I told myself as I saw people fall away that I would NOT be one of those people. And, here I am, I made it, and still LCing over a year later....and I'm NOT leaving, LOL.

[Trinigirl]

Hello Everyone,

I love this forum, I have made wonderful friends here and I get the support, motivation and sometime a push in my behine.
I started this way of life in October 2006 and my SIL put me on to this forum as a tool and for information...I started on Atkins to lose weight, but I found myself again after approx. nine years of being lost and overweight...I never want to be that person again...sitting down on life and letting it pass me by. Every morning I get up wanting to see what this WOL has instore for me. There has been stumbles on the way, but I come here and quickly find my way back...I can always the answers to my questions..for me this is extreamly important..I was in a dark place in October, my health was on the line. I have two adult boys and a boy and girl who are both under 10 years old. I knew that my adult boys were fine and that I had seen them to adulthood, but the course I was on with my health, eating and lack of activity I would not have seen my young daughter and son to adulthood, how unfair to have children after 40 and then leave them behine. I have now learn't to take time for myself, in so doing I have become a better wife, mother and friend...I learn't all that here.
I am never nervous on scale day because it's my day of reckoning I am competitive also, even with myself :lol: No when I jump scale which is on a Monday I can judge how I did for the week, if I feel skinny during the week I can always change my weight. :lol: I can cut back or workout harder etc. I rely on my tape measure for the true picture, but I still feel really good when the scale move downwards..
I am still new to this WOL and reading and seeing the longtime people on Maintance, really gives me the hope and motivation that I can also do it. Thank you so much everyone.
Thank you for starting this thread and for sticking with it..
Tomorrow is my day of the scale and I know that with TOM on the way and because of the last two day I was away and did not drink my water and for all the hidden carbs that was in the restaurant food I ate my weight would be on the line, but I feel I can come here and everyone would say you can do it Joy, and I know with the help of my friends I can do it.
So yes I look forward to signing on everyday.
Thanks again.
Warmest Regards,
Joy

[DaddioM]

GREAT discussion!!


To me, my biggest fear is gaining my weight back. I am terribly afraid of it. .....I wish I had some of this fear. My problem is that it's too easy to justify having a "little o'this and a little o'that when I'm near goal. Maybe we can work something out... I take a little of your fear, and you take a little of my "a little is nothing to freak out about"?:lol:

See y'all tomorrow!

Mike

[ddaniels]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/13........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5
Dana.............135.............131.........131
Debbie...........127............128.........126........128
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126
Joy................144............144........143
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169........167
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132
Mike.............................................217.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5

Happy Monday, everyone!

It looks like I'm the first to post this week. This discussion has been good. It's been great to hear your thoughts. Like Leslie said, my greatest fear is gaining my weight back. But I guess "fear" is probably not going to be what keeps the weight off, because don't you think everyone who has gained their weight back was also afraid of the same thing? I'm not sure of that, though! Anyway, for me, I want to find a place in the middle, a place where I can be mindful, but not obsessed, and disciplined, but not rigid. I alsp want to be happy with a goal range that I can reasonably maintain over my lifetime. I'm not sure what that is, however. I'm into perimenopause and I read so often that women report weight problems after menopause, that I'm a little worried that my weight will start to come back on because of that. I'm about 7 lbs. below my original goal and I am hoping that even menopause won't take me above that!

Well, I'm off to make myself some bacon and eggs for breakfast- have a great week everyone!!!

Debbie

[leslieam]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5
Dana.............135.............131.........131
Debbie...........127............128.........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126
Joy................144............144........143
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169........167
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132
Mike.............................................217.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5


Well, today's weigh in was a pleasant surprise! :D

I have enjoyed this thread SO much and I appreicate reading about everyone's feelings - sometimes I think it's harder being in maintenance mode than in weight loss mode :idea: .

I'll see you all later today - have a great one!

[mskllsws]

Yesterday was my last girl scout cookie shop. This is now two years without
tasting a single girl scout cookie. Had a pleasant surprise with the scales.
This is another new low for me. I know the concerns about weight changes at menopause. I am 51 and have yet to go through the change.

I do know that the plastic surgeon said just by virtue of age, expectations
for lifetime weight maintenance should be reasonable. To expect to weigh at 50 what you weighed at 20 is not reasonable.

I on the otherhand weighed 180+ pounds at 18 so I am way ahead of the game at this point. I have never been a size two, and would be shocked if I ever reached that even with low carb eating. Right now I am thrilled to be a size ten.

I have only gotten to 150 twice in my life and never maintained that loss. I always went off my "diet" and quickly regained the pounds and more. Having eaten low carb for almost two years now, I am resolved that this truly be a lifestyle and not a diet. That mentality is what is going to make it possible for me to keep the weight off for life.

The yet to be answered question is what the end target will become.

I have a date for plastic surgery on my arms set for April 28th, to remove my "bat wings" I have plans to do the total body lift in July. Once I have the surgery I will be expected to maintain within ten pounds of my post surgery weight for the rest of my life. If I lose more than ten pounds I will face a return of saggy skin. If I gain more than ten pounds it will put too much strain on the the scars and they will be stretched out. This will be a real motivation to maintain in a specific range.

While I would love to shoot for 130 as my target weight, at the age of 51, and never having been near there in my entire life, I don't know if it is attainable. I guess I just need to trust that when the time comes for the second surgery that I will be where I am supposed to be.

Have a great day all, and God bless.
Karen

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5
Dana.............135.............131.........131
Debbie...........127............128.........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126
Joy................144............144........143
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169........167........165
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132
Mike.............................................217.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5

[mskllsws]

"I have never been able to face fresh bread, or a chocolate cake, and been able to say "No thanks" and mean it! I mean, really truly mean that I do NOT want that bread or cake. But now I can, and it's an amazing experience. So am I obsessive, or have I just made this WOE a WOL? "

I know what you are saying. Yesterday at lunch, I was reflecting my thoughts on food to my husband. Two years ago I could not imagine sitting down to a meal of prime rib, green beans, broccoli, with fresh strawberries for dessert and not feel deprived that I wasnt eating bread, and chocolate brownies, and all those other high carb foods. But I was really satisfied with my food, my tastes are different now. I really enjoyed my meal. while I have memories of all those foods that are now forbidden, none of them will be consumed unless I can build them into my daily carb allowance.

Karen

[mammac-5]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5......158
Dana.............135.............131.........131
Debbie...........127............128.........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126
Joy................144............144........143
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169........167........165
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132
Mike.............................................217.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5


I can live with 158 when it's TOM. Not a problem. That just makes me feel like I'll be at my goal of 155 in the next week or two since I normally can lose quite well the week afterward.

As for the bread/chocolate cake/cookies/whatever thing, this is my way of thinking: I've decided that -- at least for the time being -- they are not food for me. Period. I like to think of them like the flowers in my yard or perfume or a smelly candle...I enjoy the smells of these things and the memories they evoke in my mind, but I don't eat them! People at my work think I'm weird when I smell the baked goods that are a constant here, but I don't care. Those smells mean some very happy memories for me -- Grandma's kitchen, the day I baked my wedding cake, time spent with my sister perfecting our chocolate chip cookie recipe when we were teenagers...

If I'm someplace with really exceptional bread (one steakhouse my hubby and I frequent, for example) I will cut off just a piece of the outside crusty part, slather it with butter and just let it melt on my tongue. Really, a tiny piece is very satisfying and then I'm done.

Happy Monday to All!!

[Enomarb]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5......158
Dana.............135.............131.........131
Debbie...........127............128.........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126........125
Joy................144............144........143
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169........167........165
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132
Mike.............................................217.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5

Made the commitment to myself to do this- so here is week 4. It makes a difference to me if I eat any meals out- a couple of pounds of water, as I use very little (if any) salt at home and there seems to be lots in restaurant food.
Karen- I think you make an interesting point about trusting "that I will be where I'm supposed to be." That trust in my body is something I try, too. I had read Dr. Schwartzbein's book about 6 months into this, and she writes about letting your body get to its natural weight. And mine is not a size 2. I want to be able to eat and enjoy eating, although in a very different way than before.So this is probably it for me- which is fine. It's the trusting that this will be real and long-term that is hard sometimes. Your exciting upcoming surgery gives you even more incentive.
Hope everyone is doing great-
E

[ItsTheWooo]

name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/11........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5......158
Dana.............135.............131.........131
Debbie...........127............128.........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126........125
Joy................144............144........143
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169........167........165
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132
Mike.............................................217.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114........113.4
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5

Weight has dropped because I am experimenting with lower carbs (50-60ish vs 80ish avg)and higher meat & fat (thus lower water weight).

BTW: Something I have just figured out is a tiny bit of fat is worth 5 times as many carbs when it comes to flavor. OMG.
Breakfast: a little steak with cheddar cheese....
As well as cream cheese with a little bit of splenda on roasted cranberry walnut bread, with a side of roasted walnuts in butter/salt/sugar free maple syrup (17 cs) is way better than a 25+ carb bowl of cereal or oatmeal!

[ddaniels]

I'm sticking myself back in here. I posted right before Leslie, so she must not have seen me, so didn't copy the list that had my weight in it:

Name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/13........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5......158
Dana.............135.............131.........131
Debbie...........127............128.........126........128
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126........125
Joy................144............144........143
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169........167........165
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132
Mike.............................................217.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114.......113.4
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5

Debbie

[ShayKNJ]

Name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/13........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5......158
Dana.............135.............131.........131
Debbie...........127............128.........126........128
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126........125
Joy................144............144........143
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169........167........165
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132
Mike.............................................217.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114.......113.4
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5.....131

Thanks for starting this thread Judy. I could not wait to weigh-in. It's because of this thread that I am pushing myself harder these days.

Have a great week everyone.

[4beans4me]

Name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/13........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124........122
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5......158
Dana.............135.............131.........131
Debbie...........127............128.........126........128
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126........125
Joy................144............144........143
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169........167........165
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132
Mike.............................................217.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114.......113.4
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5.....131

Happy Monday! :wave:

[Judynyc]

Name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/13........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124........122
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5......158
Dana.............135.............131.........131
Debbie...........127............128.........126........128
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126........125
Joy................144............144........143
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4......157
Karen ............168.5..........169........167........165
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132
Mike.............................................217.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114........113.4
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5......131

WOW!!!! Look at all these great weighins!! :thup: :agree:

I'm so happy to be a part of this group!! :D You are all keeping me inspired!! :D

Mike!! I read your last post about not having fear of gaining back your weight. I find this interesting as I do think that men do not have the same problems with being overweight that women do. So perhaps you have never felt the pain and humiliation of being overweight, because if you had, I bet you'd feel the fear of gaining it back too!! :idea:

[MeBLady]

Name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/13........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124........122
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5......158
Dana.............135.............131.........131
Debbie...........127............128.........126........128
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126........125
Joy................144............144........143
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169........167........165
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132........130.5
Mike.............................................217.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114.......113.4
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5.....131


I've got a pleasant surprise from the scale.....I hit 130.5 for the first time, my new, all time "low" weight!

This isn't a fluctuation, it is the result of keeping my carbs low through the weekend and only taking one day off from exercise....a "legit" drop that I worked for :-).

[4beans4me]

WTG Lori!! :yay:

[yogamom]

Name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/13........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124........122
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5......158
Dana.............135.............131.........131........129
Debbie...........127............128.........126........128
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126........125
Joy................144............144........143
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169........167........165
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132........130.5
Mike.............................................217.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114.......113.4
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5.....131

[BKM]

Name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/13........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124........122
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137.........136
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5......158
Dana.............135.............131.........131........129
Debbie...........127............128.........126........128
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126........125
Joy................144............144........143
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169........167........165
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132........130.5
Mike.............................................217.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114.......113.4
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5.....131

Interesting comments about weight gain and maintaining - I know that I can regain mty lost weight, and I know that I don't want to....

One saying that has always bugged me "you didn't put all that weight on in x weeks...." - well, my weight gain seems like I do - I'll coast along at a particular weight and think that I'm doing quite well, then in the space of a week (or less) I'll put on 10 pounds - and they stick and are hard to get back off! Almost as though my body is "hanging on" to the lower weight then decides what the heck and allows it on - for real.... I have never ever gained weight at 1/2 pound per day.....

[relliott1]

Name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/13........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124........122
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137.........136
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5......158
Dana.............135.............131.........131........129
Debbie...........127............128.........126........128
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126........125
Joy................144............144........143
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169........167........165
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132........130.5
Mike.............................................217.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114.......113.4
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2......143.8
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5.....131

Wow, this is the biggest loss I have had in a LONG time. I actually feel like this weigh in is extremely beneficial for me. Prior to 2/20, I had been about 5 lbs up from my low weight for a month or more and just could NOT get rid of it. Today is the lowest I have been since putting on that extra 5. I think knowing I will be checking in Monday morning is making me more accountable. I am not endulging in the "extras", and am being more careful about my every day food choices. This weekend, my scale stopped working, and I made DH rush out yesterday and buy me a new one because I just HAD to weigh in this morning :D

Robin

[Trinigirl]

Good Morning Everyone,

Congrats everyone, some have lost more weight. :yay: :cheer: :clap: some have maintained but everyone has done well to stick with their plans.

Name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/13........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124........122
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137.........136
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5......158
Dana.............135.............131.........131........129
Debbie...........127............128.........126........128
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126........125
Joy................144............144........143........143.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169........167........165
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132........130.5
Mike.............................................217.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114.......113.4
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2......143.8
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5.....131

I was surprised this morning that I did not gain more weight after my two days of eating away from home and not drinking enough water.So I am happy.

Have a wonderful week everyone.
Warmest Regards,
Joy

[DaddioM]

Name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/13........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124........122
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8
Bonnie...........140............138.........137.........136
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5......158
Dana.............135.............131.........131........129
Debbie...........127............128.........126........128
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126........125
Joy................144............144........143........143.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169........167........165
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132........130.5
Mike.............................................217.5.....214.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114.......113.4
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2......143.8
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5.....131


One saying that has always bugged me "you didn't put all that weight on in x weeks...." - well, my weight gain seems like I do - I'll coast along at a particular weight and think that I'm doing quite well, then in the space of a week (or less) I'll put on 10 pounds -
I think that first statement is usually used when talking about how we gained weight over the "years". I graduated from college at 127lbs (yep.. WAY too thin) but was a big eater ALWAYS, and gained 130lbs without changing my eating habits over the course of 30 years.. so during THAT part of my gain the statement was true (about 4lbs/yr). However, just like you, I can put on 10lbs in a week EASY (and I did a couple of weeks ago:lol: ..JUST to prove your point). I think the lower you go, the easier it is to put back on if you're not vigilant.

Mike

[BKM]

Mike,

I graduated from college at 124 pounds (which had been my weight all through high school and college). Never thought about weight, figured it was one problem I'd never have....

I got married (age 22) and went on the birth control pill (this was back in 1966, the pill was strong!) and put on about 15 pounds in a few weeks. So I weighed 140 pounds.

Then I went off the pill and, by the age of 32, had 3 kids - my weight was 130. However, each succeedeeing pregnancy I put on another 10 pounds (always in the 9th month, I would balloon up and nothing seemed to work - no medical care so perhaps it was avoidable?). Thus, at 41 I had 6 kids and weighed 160.

From that point on, it seemed as though some "event" would trigger an instant gain - HRT meds were responsible for 10 pounds, the onset of menopause gave me about 10 pounds, during my divorce I gained another 10 or so, etc., etc.

Anyway, I "found" myself, at the age of 54, newly divorced and badly overweight - didn't own a scale right then but I estimated my weight at 200 pounds.

So my "point" is, I never felt the gradual creep of pounds that many of you report - they came on in fast chunks - but they sure as heck don't come off in big chunks!

Just venting a bit - sorry - seems that my weight gains are downright sneaky!

[BoBoGuy]

Name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/13........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124........122
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8......170.2
Bonnie...........140............138.........137.........136
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5......158
Dana.............135.............131.........131........129
Debbie...........127............128.........126........128
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126........125
Joy................144............144........143........143.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4
Karen ............168.5..........169........167........165
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132........130.5
Mike.............................................217.5.....214.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114.......113.4
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2......143.8
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5.....131


Wow!! I wish I had some motivating advice to share but as you can clearly see I just plain suck at this challenge. After one and half years at my current weight I’m a little disappointed with myself. In the beginning I thought this would be so easy but it seems it was not to be.

Regards,
Bo

[ShayKNJ]

Name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/13........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124........122
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8......170.2
Bonnie...........140............138.........137.........136
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5......158
Dana.............135.............131.........131........129
Debbie...........127............128.........126........128
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126........125
Joy................144............144........143........143.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4......157
Karen ............168.5..........169........167........165
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132........130.5
Mike.............................................217.5.....214.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114.......113.4
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2......143.8
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5.....131

Somehow Judy's weight dropped off. Just fixing it.

[DaddioM]

Wow!! I wish I had some motivating advice to share but as you can clearly see I just plain suck at this challenge. After one and half years at my current weight I’m a little disappointed with myself. In the beginning I thought this would be so easy but it seems it was not to be. Gee Bo.. if you're 6ft tall, and have been maintaining at 170 for 1 and a half years, I'd say you're GREAT at it,

165 at 6ft tall is toooo thin IMHO. Maybe 170 is actually the right place for you??

Mike

[yogamom]

Oh, I totally agree. My DH is 5'11" and 190 is just perfect on him. At 170, he looks like an anorexic racoon, and he's an inch shorter than you! Just buff up at the gym, and keep up the good work.

[Judynyc]

Name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/13........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124........122
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8......170.2
Bonnie...........140............138.........137.........136
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5......158
Dana.............135.............131.........131........129
Debbie...........127............128.........126........128
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126........125
Joy................144............144........143........143.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4......157
Karen ............168.5..........169........167........165
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132........130.5
Mike.............................................217.5.....214.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114.......113.4
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2......143.8
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5.....131

Somehow Judy's weight dropped off. Just fixing it.

Thanks Sharon!! :D Much appreciated!! :agree:

We can blame Lori for losing my weigh-in and we'll give out wedgies next time!! :lol: http://bestsmileys.com/misbehaving/5.gif



Bo!! Way to go on maintaining 170 for 1 1/2 yrs!! Thats awesome!! :thup:

[ShayKNJ]

No problem Judy! Nice new picture. I like it!

[Judynyc]

No problem Judy! Nice new picture. I like it!

Thanks!! :)

[MeBLady]

We can blame Lori for losing my weigh-in and we'll give out wedgies next time!! :lol: http://bestsmileys.com/misbehaving/5.gif



Whoops, yeah, it was me, I had my reply window open too long and cross posted with you.

Wedgies allowed only if I can wear my thong....LOLOLOL

[Judynyc]

Ohhh....thong wedgies!! Cool!! :lol: ;)

[DaddioM]

Carefull!!! If you keep talking about thongs and wedgies I'll feel it necessary to inflict upon you the "Thong Love Song" Polyanna and I wrote in another challenge!:lol:

Mike

[MeBLady]

Carefull!!! If you keep talking about thongs and wedgies I'll feel it necessary to inflict upon you the "Thong Love Song" Polyanna and I wrote in another challenge!:lol:

Mike

Ohhh, don't hold out on us, Mike! Or....is it "Harrision"??? :::ducking:::

On a more serious note tho...both you and Bonnie bring up an interesting subject --- how many of us here struggled with weight problems all of our lives v. as we got older, and do you feel that played a part with how easy/hard weight loss mode AND maintenance has been so far?

My weight started climbing quickly when I hit 30. I was a skinny child and skinny young adult (120-125 pounds in my 20's). Gained alot with pregnancies, but took it all off.

I do think a high motab. early in my life may have helped me get the weight off this time...it was hidden somewhere in my fat body and LCing jumpstarted it. One of my biggest issues in maintenance is that I hadn't realized how much I had gotten used to being overweight....used to eating larger portions, used to snacking, and used to being invisible.

[DaddioM]

Ohhh, don't hold out on us, Mike! Or....is it "Harrision"??? :::ducking::::lol:.. y'know.. I don't need much encouragement.. lol

I can't even tell you HOW we got started... but....

"Thong song" - a beautiful love ballad co-written by Marlene (POLLYANNA) and myself.

My singing to Mar is in purple.. Mar's singing to me is in red. It's hard to get the formating right in here.. so forgive anything there.


I love you and I "thong" for your touch


When I met you honey
how could I know
that we'd end up together
that I'd love you so

From that first night together
I knew that you cared
cause nothing says "love"
like your kind of underwear

Chorus:
I miss you so much bebe
I wrote you this song
but most of all honey
I miss your thong


How could this be wrong,
When it feels so right.
Unless I'm oxygen deprived,
because my thongs too tight.

No, it's real - I know it is,
I feel it in my bones.
So, get your sweet cheeks over here,
I don't want to be alone!

Chorus: I miss you so much bebe
I wrote you this song
but most of all, honey
I miss your thong

The way that you love me
my heart it just sings
and what's even cooler
is it's in tune with my G-string

I wanna have a party
a party for two
but without you honey
I just feel so blue

Chorus:
I miss you so much bebe
I wrote you this song
but most of all honey
I miss your thong


I try to think of ideas
to keep all your attention.
Here is only one thought,
That I would like to mention...

When I think of you,
My heart is all aflutter.
Let's get kinky with whipped cream,
And low carb peanut butter.

Chorus:
I miss you so much bebe
I wrote you this song
but most of all, honey
I miss your thong


my heart's a flutter too
tell me, what do you think
with all that whip cream and butter
we better do it in the sink!

my g-string and your thong
they'll set up a harmonic
and WOOHOO bebe
we'll be supersonic!!

Chorus:
I miss you so much bebe
I wrote you this song
but most of all honey
I miss your thong


When I think of you, in your thong,
It makes me want you, NOW!!
We can overcome any obstacle,
We'll be together somehow.

I love you so and yes it's true-
I think you are delicious,
But if you ever cheat on me,
you'll be swimming with the fishes!

Chorus:

I miss you so much bebe
I wrote you this song
but most of all honey
I miss your thong


as long as we have our love
nothing can turn the tide
g-string and thong
standing side by side


When we are apart,
It just makes me want you more.
But honey, oh sweet bebe,
It's your undies I adore!


I miss you so much bebe
I wrote you this song
but most of all honey
I miss your thong


I miss you so much bebe
I wrote you this song
But most of all, honey
I too, miss your thong

[ddaniels]

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[Judynyc]

Thats fabulous Mike!! :lol: :lol: Thanks for sharing!! ;)

[leslieam]

:lol: Thanks for the laugh, Mike! :lol:

[BKM]

wow, Mike - you should go into the music-writing business :lol: - at least I would understand the lyrics and be able to laugh along with them!

[BKM]

On a more serious note tho...both you and Bonnie bring up an interesting subject --- how many of us here struggled with weight problems all of our lives v. as we got older, and do you feel that played a part with how easy/hard weight loss mode AND maintenance has been so far?

I think that having the feeling that I'm actually a slender person helps - I rarely think of myself as being "fat" and would get surprised catching a reflection of myself that showed just how heavy I had become. I imagine that thinking of yourself as fat (from childhood) would make the image problem different.

I don't think my metabolism is anything great - perhaps it was as a young adult, I never worried about it then - but I am naturally active and I still am quite limber (considering my age :lol: ) - can easily place my palms on the floor when bending at the waist, etc.

Also, I'm built so that my upper body is slim - narrow shoulders, small rib cage, small waist - all my weight went into my belly/hips/thighs - and after my breast reduction I could look reasonably slim (well, except for a double chin) if I dressed carefully....

So yes, I think that where we come from in this weight management process makes a big difference - don't know if it makes it easier or harder, but it does make our outlook/coping skills/etc. different.....

[BKM]

someone explain to me how I managed to get a slider bar on the quote?????

[Judynyc]

On a more serious note tho...both you and Bonnie bring up an interesting subject --- how many of us here struggled with weight problems all of our lives v. as we got older, and do you feel that played a part with how easy/hard weight loss mode AND maintenance has been so far?

I think that having the feeling that I'm actually a slender person helps - I rarely think of myself as being "fat" and would get surprised catching a reflection of myself that showed just how heavy I had become. I imagine that thinking of yourself as fat (from childhood) would make the image problem different.

I don't think my metabolism is anything great - perhaps it was as a young adult, I never worried about it then - but I am naturally active and I still am quite limber (considering my age :lol: ) - can easily place my palms on the floor when bending at the waist, etc.

Also, I'm built so that my upper body is slim - narrow shoulders, small rib cage, small waist - all my weight went into my belly/hips/thighs - and after my breast reduction I could look reasonably slim (well, except for a double chin) if I dressed carefully....

So yes, I think that where we come from in this weight management process makes a big difference - don't know if it makes it easier or harder, but it does make our outlook/coping skills/etc. different.....


If you go into edit and remove the "code " tags, it will disapppear.

[Jonahsafta]

Just to let you know I havent droppe out. I had surgery yesterday ( not anything interesting) but I'll be out of the loop for a week to 10 days.

[mammac-5]

Deborah - glad to hear it wasn't anything too serious. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
Eat well - heal fast...

[ShayKNJ]

Deborah-

I am sending well wishes to you for a speedy recovery. :daizy:

[Judynyc]

Sorry to hear about your surgery Deborah!! Heres healing vibes for a speedy recovery!! (((((Deborah)))))


Sharon? I just tried to send you a response and your PM box is full and could not accept my PM. Would you please empty it a little so that I send mine to you? Thanks!!! :D

[ddaniels]

Deborah-

Sending you flowers to help with a speedy recovery!

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b197/ddaniels/birthday4.jpg

Debbie :wave:

[DaddioM]

*sends healing Karma Deborah's way*

[mskllsws]

For those of you who asked who was fat all their life, versus who gained weight with age/babies/ etc.

I was chubby as early as the second grade.

I remember being mortified in sixth grade when we weighed in gym class and I weighed 160.

I remember weighing 180 when I graduated.

I am 5'6" tall.

I have gained and lost the same fifty plus pounds a dozen times over the years. A couple times I got back into the 160's, but only once did I get into the 150's. That lasted about two seconds, because when I got to that weight I got off the "diet" which was extremely low calorie and unappealing food, and went back to eating what kept me fat all those years.

I am 51 years old. For me to weigh 165, and be eating food I enjoy, is a new thing. March 28 will mark two years since I started this journey, and my weight loss is at 115 pounds.

I never was a size two. In fact I never remember wearing a "single digit" size in my life. I went from chubby girl clothes to double digit misses. Right now fitting in a size 10 , I really feel that getting into an 8 is a distinct probability, not just a possibility for me.

I know the surgeon told me that once I have the surgery I should shoot to maintain my weight within a twenty pound window for the rest of my life, not lose more than ten or gain more than ten pounds, from my post surgery weight. If I gain more than ten pounds it will put stretch on the scars. If I lose more than ten pounds I will face the saggy skin issues again. He also said that I can expect anywhere from a 10-25 pound weight loss with the surgery itself. Best case scenario that puts me at 140 postop, worse case it puts me at 155. In either situation, I am ecstatic. Having seen the scales tip at 280 pounds when I started this life change, I am thrilled at what I am seeing in the mirror. I think I look pretty darn good for a 51 year old woman.

I am having the arm surgery April 28, so there is a chance that my weight will be down 3-5 pounds by then. With the way I am eating some months the scales don't move at all, and others they do. I am planning the abdomenoplasty in July, so I am expecting to be down 10 more pounds by then hopefully. I am just not going to beat myself up about this. I take each day one day at a time, and make low carb choices.

When I see that many of you weigh 130 or less, I think, only in my dreams.
I think my real goal is to get to the point when I know others look at me and don't see me as a "fat lady". I don't think I need to weigh 130 to be there.
My husband says I am there now. It is hard to overcome this mentality when for the majority of my 51 year life that is what I have been. But, by the grace of God I am getting there.

May you all have a blessed day.
Karen

[Judynyc]

When I see that many of you weigh 130 or less, I think, only in my dreams.
I think my real goal is to get to the point when I know others look at me and don't see me as a "fat lady". I don't think I need to weigh 130 to be there.
My husband says I am there now. It is hard to overcome this mentality when for the majority of my 51 year life that is what I have been. But, by the grace of God I am getting there.


Karen!!!! :wave:

Thanks for sharing all of that!! I would like to comment on the weighing 130 in your dreams part. Why? You and I are close in height, which is taller than those who are at 130. At 135, I was way too thin for my frame!! I looked sickly. Your DH is right, you are there now...nobody who looks at you know would ever think that you are fat!!! And....we have to stop caring what others think anyway!!

We've done the hardwork and now we are there. You and I started at the same time 2 yrs ago. We arrived where we are now at pretty much the same time too. So in a way, we've been traveling this road together. YOU ARE NOT FAT ANYMORE!!! You hear me???? :agree: :D Not only that, you are beautiful!!! :thup:

Your surgery is going to fine tune all the hard work that you've already done!! I hope that you can begin to acknowledge that you are no longer fat!! :agree: :D

[ddaniels]

Karen-

The only reason I weigh what I do is because I am 5'3"! (I'd actually LOVE to be 5'6" but no amount of dieting is going to make THAT happen!)

I think it would be great if we could use this thread to not only help us maintain our weight loss, but also to help each other make peace with our bodies and leave behind the fear, anger and self loathing that so many of us have accumulated along with the pounds. I have especially been thinking about this this week, as I've been reading some other threads and journals where women are just heaping such scorn on themselves because of their weight. What a waste of our time and energy and ultimately our lives to forever be unhappy with the body we have been given. We are so much more than what we weigh!!!

[Judynyc]

Heres another thought for you, Karen!!

skippie is also coming down from big numbers. Once a month, her DH takes pics of her and she puts them up on the fridge. I really like this idea as it helps to affirm in one's mind, that we are no longer the same as we were before. :idea:

[BKM]

but also to help each other make peace with our bodies and leave behind the fear, anger and self loathing that so many of us have accumulated along with the pounds.
just a thought....but do you think that perhaps we all heap scorn on ourselves - if not weight then something else?

When I was young and skinny, I always considered myself the ugliest thing around - I had a terrible complexion and my features weren't (still aren't :lol: ) exactly perfect. I had to learn to accept my face for what it was, do my best with my complexion (still working on it!), and go on.

And now I no longer agonize about my looks, but I will never consider myself "pretty" - I just don't give a dang about it! I do what I can, but if you don't like looking at me, then just close your eyes! (Actually, my husband thinks I look good - but then he sees me through the eyes of love. :rheart: )

I think that being overweight (or underweight) is just one piece of a total - and if we're the sort to tear into ourselves, we'll find something....

[ddaniels]

I think that being overweight (or underweight) is just one piece of a total - and if we're the sort to tear into ourselves, we'll find something....

Good point. I know some of us are certainly more vulnerable to being self critical and there is a complex interaction between genetic vulnerability and environmental stresses. Too bad we live in an environment that sends us such toxic messages about the importance of physical appearance, along with a whole bunch of other toxic messages that can wear down a person's self esteem if they aren't careful to keep themselves focused on what really matters. It's especially difficult for the young, I think. I work in a higher education setting and so many bright young adults are overwhelmed with expectations that they, their parents, the university, and to some extent the american culture have burdened them with. And yes, it's definately not all college students who are agonizing over how they are being "graded" in all areas of life, but it's the ones who try so hard to "do the right thing" that are vulnerable to all these high performance expectations.

[Trinigirl]

Hi Everyone,

What intresting comments on how we see ourselves, My mother told me years ago before I got married that my husband because he loved me would always see me as the girl he fell inlove with, and many many years later I am happy to report that it is so, even after 4 children and weight up and down...I see all my body faults but he never does. I think if we can all go to love ourselves we would then stop reflexing on our faults and be the best we can...I started this for my weight, but I have gain health and well being and happyness and have found myself again.

I wish for us all the love of ourselves. Have a wonderful Weekend.
Catch you on Monday.
Warmest Regards,
Joy :sunny: :daizy: :sunny:

[ddaniels]

even after 4 children and weight up and down...I see all my body faults but he never does.

My husband is like that too. It always amazes me!

[ddaniels]

Hi all, I'm just curious, what do most of you routinely have for breakfast?

Here's what I have: About half the week I have bacon or sausage with an egg and a piece of lowcarb toast. The other half of the time I have full fat yogurt topped with fresh or frosen blueberries and some splenda and cinnamon, along with a piece of lowcarb toast. I may have a cup of decaf coffee with half and half. I probably have the coffee 3 days a week.

[Enomarb]

Hi Debbie-
I have the same breakfast every morning. 2 egglands best eggs,
2 slices of turkey bacon, some kind of cheese in the eggs, and a cup of half decaf coffee black. I am never bored, and always satisfied.
E

[Judynyc]

Hi!! :wave:

Being that I'm not on Atkins, do you want to know what I eat? Well, too bad if you don't cause i'm going to tell you anyway!! ;) :lol: And then I'm going to ask a question that I'ver been curious about too.

I have 1/2 cup of Dannn Carb Control yogurt with 1 cup of real coffee w/ ff half and half and splenda. Then I'll have either a HB egg or an ind can of tuna or salmon w/ 1 HB egg mixed up with lt mayo, cucumbers and tomtoes, or 1/3 cup hummus w/ tomatoes and carrots or 1/2 cup cottage cheese w/ fresh veggies.

Heres my question: Being that we are all in Maintenance, our food is probably more similar than before. I've been having fiber issues because I had been taking a product nightly called Senna Prompt, which worked great....note past tense as in it doesn't work for my body any longer! :o Yikes!! I've started to use Flaxseed meal in my morning yogurt along with eating a few high fiber crackers during the day. WOW...What a difference!!sorry if this is TMI

Where do you get your fiber?

As for Joy and Debbie having loving DHs that don't see your flaws.....you are very lucky ladies!!! I always knew that there were men like that somewhere in the world, I just have not had to good fortune to meet one. The men in my life, along with my family, have always been highly critical of my appearance and not supportive at all!! I can always dream though!! ;)

[yogamom]

I normally have bacon and eggs. Or just bacon. The other day I had an open faced bacon sandwich! Yummy, but the 1 pc of LC bread is STILL too starchy for me. Funny how our tastes change. But the 1/2 that I ate was deeeelish!!!! I had french toast yesterday---way too sweet, too soon. I think I may have an egg over easy w/ LC toast on Wed. (been wanting that). Re husbands. Mine has always been supportive and made me feel sexy and desirable, but yesterday, I was in the closet, changing my shirt. He was next to me, and looked at my torso, and said "Damn, you are so much hotter the smaller you get!" I'm really glad that he feels comfortable saying that to me. I feel so much hotter the smaller I get, too. More importantly, I feel healthy!!!

[yogamom]

BTW: I have a question. My niece has my copy of DANDR. I am 127 now, new goal is 112. Is it a major deal which carbs I add in, when, or is it a matter of finding the fruits, nuts, beans and grains that work for me?

[ShayKNJ]

I always have a post workout protein shake which is 5 days a week that I workout and also on the days when I have my oatmeal because I need the protein. Then I have breakfast which is usually either 3 eggs, sometimes uncured bacon and 1 slice LC whole wheat toast w/little butter or I have 1/2 serving of regular oatmeal w/flaxmeal, cinnamon, splenda & LC milk.

As far as fiber, I get my fiber from my vegatables, fruits, the LC toast and the flaxmeal in my oatmeal or the muffins I make with flax.

[nicnoc]

I make my own muesli for breakfast. I got the recipe from Dana Carpender's 500 LC recipes. I have adapted slightly, using a lot less Splenda and different nuts. I make a double size batch which last me & my husband around 3-4 weeks if we both eat it about half the week. The rest of the week its bacon/eggs or LC toast & eggs

[Judynyc]

Name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/13........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124........122
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8......170.2
Bonnie...........140............138.........137.........136
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5......158
Dana.............135.............131.........131........129
Debbie...........127............128.........126........128
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126........125
Joy................144............144........143........143.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4......157........157.2
Karen ............168.5..........169........167........165
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132........130.5
Mike.............................................217.5.....214.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114.......113.4
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2......143.8
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5.....131

Hi!! :wave:

I had my weighin yesterday and thought I'd bring the list back down as its been gone for a few pages.

Thanks Sharon!! I am loving the flaxmeal!! Do you make flax muffins? Do you have a good recipe that I could try? :D

[ShayKNJ]

Judy-

I was addicted to those flax muffins and used to eat two a day. I use the recipe in the baked goods forum "The Best Flaxseed Muffins In the World" Here's the link http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthread.php?t=47845
today I made a double batch and used 1/2C splenda and 1/2 C Davinci vanilla this time. Last time I used 1C Davinci and they were moister. I put cream cheese on them otherwise they are too dry. I like them cold. You should make some. If you do let me know how you like them. I also made the PB ones too.

[Judynyc]

Thanks Sharon!! I'm going to give it a try!! :agree: :D

[mammac-5]

I love those flax/protein shake muffins, too, and make them quite frequently!

Breakfast used to be bacon and eggs pretty much daily, but no red meat now during Lent. So it's varied a lot more: hard boiled eggs (I take 'em to work with me); ricotta with blueberries; those yummy flax muffins; pumpkin bake. I also LOVE french toast made with flaxmeal, although I don't remember to eat it often enough.

[ddaniels]

Name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/13........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124........122
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8......170.2
Bonnie...........140............138.........137.........136
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5......158
Dana.............135.............131.........131........129
Debbie...........127............128.........126........128........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126........125
Joy................144............144........143........143.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4......157........157.2
Karen ............168.5..........169........167........165
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132........130.5
Mike.............................................217.5.....214.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114.......113.4
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2......143.8
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5.....131

Have a great day, everybody!!!

Debbie

[ddaniels]

Wow, guys! GREAT breakfast ideas!!! And thanks, Sharon, for posting the flax muffin thread. They sound great and I could use an extra fiber source. (Thanks for asking about that, Judy!)

What's meusli????

[ddaniels]

BTW: I have a question. My niece has my copy of DANDR. I am 127 now, new goal is 112. Is it a major deal which carbs I add in, when, or is it a matter of finding the fruits, nuts, beans and grains that work for me?

Dana,

Here is some info. from the Atkins site:

http://www.atkins.com/articles/atkins-phases/phase-two/how-to-follow-phase-two-part-2

Dr. Atkins did have people adding in the items in a certain order,and then keeping track of whether or not your weight loss stalled. I roughly followed that guide, but not %100, but I know others who really feel like it's important to do things exactly as written.

[leslieam]

Name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/13........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124........122
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8......170.2
Bonnie...........140............138.........137.........136
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5......158
Dana.............135.............131.........131........129
Debbie...........127............128.........126........128........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126........125
Joy................144............144........143........143.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4......157........157.2
Karen ............168.5..........169........167........165
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5.....141.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132........130.5
Mike.............................................217.5.....214.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114.......113.4
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2......143.8
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5.....131

Well, I have NO idea what happened! I've eaten on plan every day - perhaps I have eaten something to make me retain water. :q: Oh well, I'll be drinking water like crazy today to see if I can get this back down.

Kind of depressing way to start the week, eh? :confused:

Hope everyone does well with their weigh in. :)

[Enomarb]

Name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/13........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124........122
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8......170.2
Bonnie...........140............138.........137.........136
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5......158
Dana.............135.............131.........131........129
Debbie...........127............128.........126........128........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126........125........125
Joy................144............144........143........143.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4......157........157.2
Karen ............168.5..........169........167........165
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5.....141.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132........130.5
Mike.............................................217.5.....214.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114.......113.4
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2......143.8
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5.....131

Already had breakfast and walked for an hour- it's supposed to rain for the next couple of days so I thought I'd get it in early. Nice and cozy in a fleece and gloves. And now I'm having a treat- fresh cup of hot decaf. Hope everyone has a great week-
E

[ShayKNJ]

Name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/13........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124........122
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8......170.2
Bonnie...........140............138.........137.........136
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5......158
Dana.............135.............131.........131........129
Debbie...........127............128.........126........128........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138
Eno................125............126........126........125........125
Joy................144............144........143........143.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4......157........157.2
Karen ............168.5..........169........167........165
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5.....141.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132........130.5
Mike.............................................217.5.....214.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114.......113.4
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2......143.8
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5.....131.........131

Enjoy your week everyone!

[Jonahsafta]

Name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/13........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124........122
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8......170.2
Bonnie...........140............138.........137.........136
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5......158
Dana.............135.............131.........131........129
Debbie...........127............128.........126........128........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138.....................141
Eno................125............126........126........125........125
Joy................144............144........143........143.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4......157........157.2
Karen ............168.5..........169........167........165
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5.....141.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132........130.5
Mike.............................................217.5.....214.5
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114.......113.4
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2......143.8
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5.....131.........131

[Jonahsafta]

This is the first day since surgery that I feel among the living..eating has been erratic...way too many carbs...
today I refocused and am so far eating on program...
withdrawl is gonna be a pain in the backside....

[DaddioM]

Name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/13........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124........122
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8......170.2
Bonnie...........140............138.........137.........136
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5......158
Dana.............135.............131.........131........129
Debbie...........127............128.........126........128........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138.....................141
Eno................125............126........126........125........125
Joy................144............144........143........143.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4......157........157.2
Karen ............168.5..........169........167........165
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5.....141.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132........130.5
Mike.............................................217.5.....214.5.....215.0
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114.......113.4
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2......143.8
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5.....131.........131

[BKM]

Name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/13........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124........122
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8......170.2
Bonnie...........140............138.........137.........136......136
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5......158
Dana.............135.............131.........131........129
Debbie...........127............128.........126........128........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138.....................141
Eno................125............126........126........125........125
Joy................144............144........143........143.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4......157........157.2
Karen ............168.5..........169........167........165
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5.....141.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132........130.5
Mike.............................................217.5.....214.5.....215 .0
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114.......113.4
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2......143.8
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5.....131.........131

I seem to be stuck! Something needs to change but I'm not sure what - some dietary analyzing ahead..... I really want to get back to 130 and back to my summer size-6 clothes!

[BKM]

breakfast:
2 cups (probably about 24oz) coffee with half-and-half and splenda
2 eggs scrambled with 1/4 cup ricotta
24 grams ground flaxseed (mixed with splenda, cinnamon, water)


When I'm not trying to lose some pounds, I'll have Atkins cereal, or steel-cut oatmeal, or eggs with Ezekiel bread...

BTW - the coffee is standard, I love my morning cup! I don't think it's the current problem, I've been drinking this much for many, many years.....

[ShayKNJ]

Bonnie-

Just a suggestion, I was stalled at 133 for nine months. I then cut out the half and half in my coffee (you probably didn't want to hear that but, I use LC milk now in my coffee) and I had to cut all cheeses out. I think once you get down to those last few pounds drastic measures with calorie cutting are necessary. I had to up my exercise too.

Just my experience.

[BKM]

I've been thinking about cutting back on the half-and-half - I use it in my eggs along with in my coffee - think I'll try that starting tomorrow morning.

What about ricotta cheese? I have been adding that to my morning eggs to make up for no toast? That's pretty much the only cheese I'm eating right now....

Also, I have a splash of heavy cream on berries each morning (forgot that part of my breakfast menu) - guess that can go (an easy thing to eliminate).

I'll begin tomorrow morning, see if that helps.....

Lunch for me is typically not much more than a packet of tuna, maybe an apple. Supper usually starts with a very large salad (greens, tomato, avocado, cucumber, hb eggs) - by the time I'm finished with that I eat sparingly of the meat and vegetable - maybe I need to stop having a half sweet potato on occasion????

The funny thing is, once I'm back at weight, I'll be able to add in some of the carby foods again.....

[ShayKNJ]

Bonnie-

To me everything else looks good. I would cut out the ricotta too along with all the cream. I was eating ricotta too but cut that out, all cheeses.

Your lunch and dinner look good. What do you put on your salads? I had to cut out the creamy dressings too and only use olive oil & red wine vinegar now.

The way I look at it is it isn't forever. If these things cause us to stall we won't mind once we get to our goal and we can add them back in gradually. We want to stall at our goal weight or even a little below. :lol:

[relliott1]

Name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/13........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124........122
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8......170.2
Bonnie...........140............138.........137.........136......136
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5......158
Dana.............135.............131.........131........129
Debbie...........127............128.........126........128........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138.....................141
Eno................125............126........126........125........125
Joy................144............144........143........143.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4......157........157.2
Karen ............168.5..........169........167........165
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5.....141.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132........130.5
Mike.............................................217.5.....214.5.....215 .0
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114.......113.4
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2......143.8......143.2
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5.....131.........131


I weighed twice this morning - once at 143.2 and once at 144.6. I decided to take the lower weight ;)

Robin

[yogamom]

Name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/13........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124........122
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8......170.2
Bonnie...........140............138.........137.........136......136
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5......158
Dana.............135.............131.........131........129........127
Debbie...........127............128.........126........128........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138.....................141
Eno................125............126........126........125........125
Joy................144............144........143........143.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4......157........157.2
Karen ............168.5..........169........167........165
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5.....141.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132........130.5
Mike.............................................217.5.....214.5.....215 .0
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114.......113.4
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2......143.8
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5.....131.........131

Have a great week! I'm shocked by the loss--I had more carbs all weekend than in 2 months. Anyone else notice that a change in diet can trigger immediate wl? I'm back to my lower levels, but I wonder if the shock didn't help.....What do I know? I'm new! MMMMMMCrackerbread and boursin....

[BKM]

Sharon - I use Ranch dressing (dip my fork in, not over the salad) - probably 1-2 tablespoons.... Wouldn't be that hard to eliminate that entirely.

Sometimes I worry that I'm getting my body used to too little food - but then I figure if that's the case, then I'll eventually lose too much weight and have to eat more....

I want to get this extra weight off before we go to Florida April 21 (walk-through of the house we're building!) - I like all the skinny clothes that I bought last summer!!!! and I want to stay slender, healthy, and active in retirment!

[ItsTheWooo]

Name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/13........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124........122
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8......170.2
Bonnie...........140............138.........137.........136......136
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5......158
Dana.............135.............131.........131........129........127
Debbie...........127............128.........126........128........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138.....................141
Eno................125............126........126........125........125
Joy................144............144........143........143.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4......157........157.2
Karen ............168.5..........169........167........165
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5.....141.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132........130.5
Mike.............................................217.5.....214.5.....215 .0
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114.......113.4......112.8
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2......143.8
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5.....131.........131


That looks really bad (like I am losing weight and not maintaining weight). Really I'm not. The day before my weight was over 115!
I am expermenting with vinegar supplementation and I think my body shed a lot of water last night, relating to an increase in metabolism. If anything I have built more tissue mass (in muscle and fat) since the begining.

[ShayKNJ]

Bonnie-

If you are concerned about calories you should use fitday to make sure you are within the necessary calories daily so you don't go into starvation mode. If you are too low in calories add some other things in fruits and vegetables.

[BoBoGuy]

Name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/13........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124........122
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8......170.2....170.6
Bonnie...........140............138.........137.........136......136
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5......158
Dana.............135.............131.........131........129........127
Debbie...........127............128.........126........128........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138.....................141
Eno................125............126........126........125........125
Joy................144............144........143........143.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4......157........157.2
Karen ............168.5..........169........167........165
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5.....141.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132........130.5
Mike.............................................217.5.....214.5.....215 .0
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114.......113.4......112.8
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2......143.8
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5.....131.........131


Mike and Dana, thanks for the advice. I suspect that you’re correct and that I’m probably at my optimal weight. THIS PLACE (http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm) seems to agree with you. The last thing I want to look like is an anorexic raccoon!! :)

Best wishes to all.

Bo

[MeBLady]

Name.............2/20..........2/27.........3/6........3/13........3/20........3/27
_____________________________________________________________
Becki.............................125..........124........122
Bo.................171...........171.2.......169.8......170.2....170.6
Bonnie...........140............138.........137.........136......136
Corinne..........161............160.........157.5......158
Dana.............135.............131.........131........129........127
Debbie...........127............128.........126........128........126
Deborah.........138............141.........138.....................141
Eno................125............126........126........125........125
Joy................144............144........143........143.5
Judy...............159.4.........159.4.....157.4......157........157.2
Karen ............168.5..........169........167........165
Kristine...........137........... 137.........137
Leslieam.........141............142.........139........137.5.....141.5
Lori/MeBLady...131............133.........132........130.5......131
Mike.............................................217.5.....214.5.....215 .0
Nora..............114.8..........115.5......114.......113.4......112.8
Robin.............146.8..........147.6.....147.2......143.8
Sharon...........133............131.5......132.5.....131.........131