Motivation

Ok, there seems to be a mysterious condition going around that is causing sabotage to our eating. I know I'm not alone here when I admit that my eating this past little while leaves a lot to be desired, causing slight weight gain after such hard work to lose it.

I also know, that I am the same person who was practically flawless in my eating for like almost 90 days straight, so I know I can get ahold of this - who's with me?? 

There is no deadline for sign-ups, anyone can join at any time!!

All you have to do is check in once a week (at least) & let us know how you're doing. If/when you "cheat", simply let us know & I will restart your start date.

A cheat is defined as whatever a cheat would mean to you personally, whether it be going over your calories, bingeing, not eating enough, too many treats, etc. We all know when we've cheated, so just be honest with yourself

Let's be honest with each other & keep each other eating clean k? The PRIZE to the winner? Well that's easy - weight loss!!!!!!!!! (or maintenance for those at that stage!) Let's do this!

Dee

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Here's the list of all signed up & the new rules:
(let me know if I missed you)

If you lose your mind & cheat, just let me know. Then you can re-start from the next day. I'll simply unbold your name, along with updating your new start date.

After being clean for a week after a re-start, I'll re-bold your name. So you always have a chance to feel like you are succeeding. 

Also, if you just don't feel like you want to partake in the challenge anymore, can you let me know so I can remove your name from the list? Thanks!!

Anyone not checking in for one week (December 25 - December 31) will be removed from the challenge.

Good luck all! People's names in bold have been going the longest or have not restarted for at least a week - way to go!!!!!!!!

1. cerhiunnhn - hiatus Jan 30
2. chanb73 - Dec 10 - 3rd Place, Congrats!!!!! 
3. deejlb - Oct 27  - 1st Place, Congrats!!!!! 
4. emmylou - Dec 17
5. ewwxroflzz - Dec 9 - 2nd Place, Congrats!!!!!  
6. healthnut24 - Dec 15
7. jennlett - Dec 14 
8. madronam - Dec 15
9. nancy1967 - hiatus
10. s57chevy - Dec 17 
11. shadowmystika - Dec 20
12. skinnyogi - Dec 18

I'm going shoe shopping at Cathy Jean Shoes tomorrow with my mom, little sister and even littler cousin and then going to get Indian food. I know I need to stay away from the curries, but... I don't know what else to stay away from!

Anyone have any help to offer?

Wow I just noticed I hit 3rd place!

Unfortunately I need to restart.  I'm going to try something my grandpa suggested and see how it works...but I think I'll end up restarting frequently because of it lol

Please start me over for today August 10th

-Laura Mae

Hi guys, I need a restart from tomorrow (August 12th). Today I ate a lot of things...:'(

I'm going on a vacation and will be away till August 25th.

Hi every one!! I am still clean thogh be it by the skin of my teeth!!

I wanted to come in here yesterday and ask to start again so I could just shove whatever in my mouth so I could feel better about different things, Good thing is I couldn't make it too my computer though I planned to several times and because I wouldn't stick anything bad in my mouth till I came in here and asked to start over I didn't need the restart!! YAAAAYYY!!

I am extremly greatfull things just happen to work like that yesterday cause they don't always.

I don't know for sure what is going on with me but I just want to eat my life away right now, really struggiling with not eating everything that doesn't move right now!! Plan on going to workout now havn't in 2 days and I know there is some guilt with that and anxiety over a new school year starting.  

I agree with dee

I can do this! Ican Do this! I can Do this!!!

ok off to work out and mybe get rid of some unwanted energy!!!

just wanted to check in

i'm still going great
even with school being back

My computer is fixed. :D It got repaired sooner than I thought it would, so I'm back again. I am also still eating clean.

I'm going to start starting tomorrow

well.
start me over!

i totally messed up last night at the movies. it was such a good movie i didnt notice the candy i was putting in my mouth. and i dont really like candy to begin with!
im so bummed out now.

:Z I need a restart as of Aug 11.  Unfortunately, my mother makes the best coffee cake in the world, and one was discovered frozen yesterday night from the last time she made them. My brother, my guy, and I divided up the thing. It wasn't huge but it was soaked with calories and it was a cheat. It also was delicious... so I don't feel too bad. But yeah.

Just checking in, still on track. Chumbl3, I'd be interested in getting your mother's recipe for coffee cake; I love to cook and collect great recipes and occasionally make something fantastic.  I've found that if I cook it, I'm much less likely to overeat.  Yesterday I made some amazing Tamales, but only ate one. While not exactly considered to be a health food, each tamale I make has only 1 tsp oil, lean chicken breast, beans, chilies and 1/4 cup corn meal and is steamed. 

Checking in, I'm doing alright food and exercise-wise. =)

mabear - Congrats on not needing the restart! That's awesome! That's a good mindset you got going and just keep remembering you can do it! You're doing great and you'll keep doing great!

please start me over for aug. 13th

Anyone see Dee lately?

laura- "(oh we're leaving at 4am instead now, so I'll get a somewaht normnal night tonite - just shorter)."
-Dee

She posted that on August 7th or 8th... awful memory.

Checking in to say, eating clean! Might not be able to check in again until Friday. Depends on if I can get the internet fixed at the place I am housesitting.

soo here i am i've been clean for a whole week! the longest i've been in a while. i wish i were happier about it. i havent cheated but i want to limit myself to 1200cals a day. i know thats not the healthiest thing to do but i want to lose more than .2lbs a week.

oh and fatass119 was my old account so you can delete it. thanks!

i'd like to join!  i could really use a support group!  do you need any info?  anything i should know beyond dee's outline  kathleen :) 

Hey all I'm back!!!!! Did not great on the eating so I'm starting again today (Aug 14). We dont' have to go away for a week at at time anymore, so all should be on track and much much easier. I did enjoy my time though that's for sure!

I'm gonna go update the new people & restarts right away. Hope you all did good!

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gayle2007, helloximhc, gbsfan, shortysara76, talkdoc - welcome!!! I've added you. All you need to do is report in here at least once a week. Let me know if you need a restart on your date & if you ever want to no longer participate let me know too so I can remove you. Good luck !

nancy- it's ok, & no problemjust starting back over when you get back. Just have fun in the meantime :)

mabear- way to win the battle with the cookies

rtd- hang in there!

buhri- i know nothing about indian food, sorry.

laura - yes! you did hit 3rd! way to go!!!

ananda- I'll mark you down as restart for 12th &away till 25th. have a great vacation!

alison aka fatass- Aw, man, I loved that name! lol!!! Always made me laugh! I'll re-name you & congrats on the week!

Dee

List updated! Check out our new leaders:

1. 1st - humorpam
2. 2nd - buhri113
3. lofat

Congrats & to the newly bolded also!!!

Dee

Hey this is an awsome idea!!  I definitly need some motivation and support to stop the binges and gain/lose cycle.  I'm in!!  I've been doing really well for 3 days now on my own, I feel confident that I can make this stick this time with your support!

Hey guys still clean !! I think I might do it this time!!!

I also posted some 30 day pics if you want to take a peek !! when we first checked the pics on the digital I was so upset cause I was like man nothing changed, but when we got in and put them side by side in the adobe photoshop I was so blown away!! wow I was a big girl!! Still am but I am moving in the right Direction.!! And the scale finally started moving a little!!!!! my 30 day mark for my measure ments is friday but I may go a day or two early I don't think it will make that much of a difference. I will let you guys know!! Is my computer glowing??? LOL!! 

Dee- Thanks so much cause as I am sure you have with many you have truly been an inspiration to me!! I guess running at the snails pace had its advantages Lol.