Weight Loss

Original Post by ka2007:

Original Post by ka2007:

start weight in january: about 262, not exactly sure - between 260 and 264

current weight: 208.5 lbs

desired weight by july: 199 lbs (but 189 would be nice:)

(at 199, i will move from Obese to Overweight category:)

goal weight overall: about 134 to 140

cw: 205 lbs. yay

204 as of today. i feel happy!

Original Post by bkmanda:

I think what holds me back is my own poor motivation and lack of commitment, which I realize sabotage many area's of my life. I'm working on how to get that back consistently.

Bkmanda,

 the only thing that works for me as far as motivation goes, is a big goal.(realistic goal) Example, 10 pounds by 4th of july......starting 7 weeks prior to date.

First a small goal... meaning something in 2 weeks, but have a major goal in mind. Like, for me it is a vacation, but it could be smaller like a family reunion or something like that. The problem with just having a big goal is it is easy to cheat, cause you think, "oh it is 6 weeks from now this chip won't hurt". You need to take baby steps.

I was stagnant for my first 4 weeks. This is really a downer. I mean I was doing everything I thought would get me there. I didn't give up,and then I swear my body looked different over night. I am not kidding. It was the strangest thing. I am so glad I kept plugging through. I didn't think my body was going to change. The scale is not the best way to determine weight loss. You can lose body fat, and the scale is not going to say that. so keep in mind how you feel. You will get there. Baby steps.

Original Post by ka2007:

Original Post by ka2007:

Original Post by ka2007:

start weight in january: about 262, not exactly sure - between 260 and 264

current weight: 208.5 lbs

desired weight by july: 199 lbs (but 189 would be nice:)

(at 199, i will move from Obese to Overweight category:)

goal weight overall: about 134 to 140

cw: 205 lbs. yay

204 as of today. i feel happy!

Way to go! that is awesome!!!!

i'm still 123lb

:( dammit

ka2007 You are doing awesome!!! Keep up the good work...  :)

Finally 122lb hoorayyy :)

10lb to go xx

Original Post by amberwolg:

I have been having such a hard time controlling myself when it comes to food again. My problem has always been portion contol... for me it is much easier to not have any sweets for months than to have them in moderation. Why is that I don't know. So I have gained so much weight this week. It seems everyday I say ok - this is what I will do, but doesn't happen. I have recommited to it so often that I don't know what to do anymore.

The bottom line - I have gained 4 pounds!!! No matter how much I tell myself it is "water weight" the pooch in my belly says something different.

My goal by next week is to have lost between 2 & 5 pounds. Wish me luck y'all. I am just going to have to stop eating sweets all together again. That is what seems to work for me.

Hope you all did better than me!

SW - 140

GW - 132

CW - 137

Last weeks weight: 133 Ughh - Why do I sabotage myself?!?!?

i gained 4 lbs this week myself.  i knew i shouldn't eat that candy, and the ice cream, and the junk food in particular, but i thought a little wouldn't hurt. so now i'm stressing about getting this weight off! grr! so now from 144, i'm up to 148. god i hope its from eating the dairy and that my body is just bloated from it!

Age: 35

Height: 5'5"

Starting Weight: 160

Current Weight: 157

Goal for July: 148

I don't see how I can lose 9 lbs by July, but it's sure fun trying! 

Oh yeah me too!

5'8

144 lbs

Just started, but I don't know what to do! Come on group we WILL get to our goal...

Oh yeahhh!

GOAL: 135

i'm joining this challege half-way through so i'll make my goal 5 lbs by July 17th! my ultimate goal is 120ish.

5'7"

Highest Weight:155

Current Weight: 127

Goal Weight: 120

adge1967- that happened to me also where for months i felt like i was on a plateau, scale weight same, kept plugging along, then seemingly overnight everyone noticed the change in my body at once and the scale dropped.

jjbolt- i'm also thinking losing even 5 lbs for my by july is unrealistic, but i'll enjoy whatever loss i get from trying!

hi hbbroadbent! Welcome!

I know can you believe that happens?! My body changing came all at the time I was really starting to doubt my body would ever change. So I said to my self..... One last shot, Make this week my best and wammo. ALso the trainer helped too. But I am absolutely smaller.

Good luck with the 5 pounds! I am sure you will do it. Also, I never drank water before. I am not kidding. I really think that the water helped just like everyone said it would!!!

Time for weekly weigh-ins I see. This week I lost 6 pounds and am now under my goal weight.

Start - 140

Goal - 132

Last week - 137

Current - 131

Can't believe I lost 6 pounds in a week.I am also journaling everyday so I can reinforce what works and doesn't work. I am doing much better with portion control... even had half a skinny cow last night and was satisfied. I don't feel the need to go back for more, just the desire. Waiting 20 minutes between snacking really helps me. I also drink at least one gallon of water a day. I am feeling great!!!

Hope you all kicked butt this last week. Have a wonderful day!

Amber- kick @$$ !! i can't believe you lost 6 lbs either!!

Start: 127

Last Week: n/a

Current: 125.8 (but dehydrated from drinks)

but i am going to try hard to make that 125 a real number by next week.

Well big suprise I am still at 159........

sw for cc 162ish

goal 150 (for now)

last week 159 week before 157...UGH!!!!

amberwolg-what are you doing to loose 6 pounds in one week? Good job...

I am on the zone. I am eating about 11 or 12 blocks of protein with carbs thrown in sparingly. Not quite so sparingly...

I have a protein shake or eggs for breakfast, lunch is eggs or stuffed bell pepper with taco meat and peppers only (no rice). Snack - cheese stick or vanilla low-fat yogurt. Dinner - sloppy joes on corn tortilla or lettuce, stuffed bell peppers, tacos... Desert - skinny cow ice cream, yogurt, fat free - sugar free pudding. Also plenty of water... at least half gallon a day (that is 64 oz). The more water the better, keeps your system moving.

For cheats I add peanut-butter to apples or have a few low-fat pretzles or a medium serving of popcorn. (1/3 bag)

My bridesmaid lost 40 pounds in 3 months doing this. She went from an 18 or 20 to a 10. It is awesome.

Alright, weigh in time

Last week: 114.2

This week: 115.8

I made a gain! But I've been eating really badly lately, I'm still trying to keep a defecit but I know I'm having a LOT of sodium. I probably am retaining water especially because I've been drinking it like it's my job. hopefully it'll even out with my working out by next weigh in :)

good morning all
so I got the LSAT out of the way on monday...blah, get results back in 3 weeks. My workout schedule has been non existant because I've been so excited to have a social life back that I've been going out every night. Plus...I cut off all my hair...so had to go out and show it off....also...fingers still blistered from my freezer accident 2 weeks ago, which makes things a lil difficult. Anyone have good tips on how to keep back short hair while working out? Anyways, I'm down this week, but most likely cause of the DRINKING!!! last night...ahhh. By the way, going camping alllll weekend, so will most likely be drinking more. lol.

sw for cc: 195
sw for this group: 187
cw: 177.6
(.6 away from the 10lb goal!!!)
Have a good weekend everyone!

You are so close... you can do it!!!

amberwolg, way to go! i was on the zone delivery for over a month it really helped with understanding the portions. The water is truly the key. I never believed people when they said drink water!

today I weigh 122. and My goal is 115.

I have lost a few pounds since the start but I think i am retaining some Water weight since I am PMSing today. Unfortunately I have been in bed for the past 36 hours. I really got hit with a killer cold. Kinda like the flu but I am hungry. Go figure right?!

My goal date is July 4. I know I will get down to 118. I just have to keep going. I tried on my old  bikini's that haven't been pulled out in years. happy to see  they fit again.  Almost there!!!!!!

Missed weigh in yesterday but here goes...

SW in January: 208

SW for this group: 195

Last week's weigh in: 189.4

This week's weigh in: 187.8!!

Down 20.2 lbs total; 7.2 lbs for this group; and 1.6 lbs from last week.

Definitely happy with this one :).