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NA - you are kicking ass - what is your total now????

About 6 lbs.

I was down further but if you look back on page whatever it was I totally blew my diet for several days (birthdays and company dinners ) and gained about 3 back.

It always amazes me how little it takes to totally screw your diet and how easy it is to gain.

I go back to my dr. next week for more blood tests and a check up. I think he is going to up my meds because I'm not making as much progress as I think I should...even when I'm exercising and being really good.

We'll see.

At least it's 6 lbs. lost and not gained.

It's hard to keep yourself from getting disappointed when you aren't making the progress that you want, or aren't sticking to the program the way that you think you should.

BUT - the fact that we're all trying is HUGE!!! It's frustrating to "slip up" for a week, but really, when we're talking about getting healthy and making changes, what's important is to recognize the hard work that you've done, and to do your best to start each day fresh. When it comes to weight watching, who cares what you ate or did last week - what are you going to eat or do tomorrow? Everyone should be really proud of themselves for trying.

Wow, I just looked on the WW message boards... that place is NOT like SI!!

I'm so glad that I can come hang out with all of you and get some real support and encouragment.

It snowed here today so we got out of work early. I stopped by and did a short workout after work. I had reserved the elliptical for tonight so when I got some tasks done at home, I decided to go ahead and keep that time too. I burned 700 calories today.

My H is worried I'm going to burn out but truly my motivation is so high right now. I am only half a pound away from my next goal and it's a big one for me so I decided to push it to try to get there sooner than later. Once I hit that goal...my next one is ten pounds.

I'm feeling more fit than I've felt in years. I can't believe how much higher my energy level is these days. I'm working hard and behind in the house but I'm off tomorrow so I'll get caught up tomorrow.

I'm down 16.5 so far and hoping to be just a tiny bit down tomorrow. We'll see but if it's not, that's okay too. It will come off, it's just a matter of time.

I've got 31 more pounds to lose when I hit this next goal. I can't believe I let myself put on so much weight but the important thing is that I AM taking it off. I'm doing it in a healthy and positive way and my kids are seeing how hard I'm working at being healthy. It's a win/win situation.

Keep plugging along guys...it's a day at a time in this journey.

3 weeks..

8 pounds down. 34 to go.

Bring it on

Today is weigh in day and I didn't want to step on the scale. I started my period and I always put on several pounds at the beginning. My eyes look puffy and so do my fingers. But I stepped on anyway and I was down one pound.

Total down is 10.5 - yeah!!! I did exercise every day this week and I am gradually increasing my level of intensity. I should have a bigger loss next Friday.

Weekend is coming with along with the Superbowl. Does everyone a plan to not over indulge at game time? I know we have a party to go to and I need to work out an eating strategy before I go.

CB

I'm stuck on weight too even though I was so faithful and worked out really hard this week. I cannot remember when I had my cycle last either but I know it's coming because we have been under construction at work for three weeks and I haven't had it since then. I think mine is the same....I should show a bigger loss next week. That was one thing I liked about being on the pill, I KNEW exactly when my cycle was, to the time of day even. Oh well....the tubal kept me from having any accidents...lol.

You guys are all doing so great. What was said about this being a lifestyle change is so true. If it doesn't happen for one week, dust off and start again.

For superbowl, I'm taking a bunch of grape tomatoes and carrots. That way when I feel like binging, it least it will be low to zero point stuff. I might take some sliced banana and strawberry too. I definitely have to do something. It's hard not to munch when it is all laying out in front of you.

Keep up the good work guys.

We got eight inches of snow and the city is a little wounded right now. Subdivisions are still covered in heavy snow so it's going to be hard to get out today. I'll try it a little later so I can get a workout in.

Weekend is coming with along with the Superbowl. Does everyone a plan to not over indulge at game time? I know we have a party to go to and I need to work out an eating strategy before I go.

Bring a few healthier options to the party - sw's veggie tray is a great idea.

Or shrimp - with cocktail sauce or spicy grilled skewers. I have a WW chicken satay recipe that's good too. A lowfat turkey chili is a good option. I have a recipe I'm going to try for a dip:

1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans (rinsed & drained)

1 cup frozen corn kernels

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic (or fresh)

1/2 cup salsa (your choice)

1 tsp lime juice

-serve with sliced cucumbers, toasted corn tortillas, pita, or Tostitos baked scoops.

I also wanted to share something low point that shocked me. My H bought a Palermo vegetarian pizza...Margherrita flavor they called it. It was diced tomatoes, garlic and basil with skim cheese. It was only three points a slice (6 pts for a third of the pizza). We added some grilled chicken to it.

OMG...it was delicious. It was very garlicky and just had so much flavor. I didn't want it because I'm not a huge fan of cooked tomatoes. It was so good. We're going to buy it again. It left me so satisfied for dinner and left me some points for snacks last night. What a surprise and what a treat. My H said it was only like $4.00 at the grocery store. I hope you guys can find it because it's delicious and it's good when you need a fast dinner and it's delicious on top of that.

P.S. The scales were kind this morning. I was down 17 pounds as of this morning. I hit my first goal. My next one is ten pounds.

The scales were kind this morning. I was down 17 pounds as of this morning. I hit my first goal.

WOO HOOO!

Broken,

That dip sounds yummy - may have to try it.

CB

Good morning all! I knew I couldn't make a New Years resolution this year on the usual 1st of January because I was sick and in no way ready emotionally or physically to do so,..................................................SO,..... today is February 1st and time for my February resolution. I am going to try and lose weight and work out for the rest of this year and hopefully keep it off and continue to exercise.

I have been a member of WW before so I know I can do that again. Don't know if I will offically go down to a center and join,.... what do you guys think? My ultimate goal is to lose 52 pounds.

Doing good so far. My weight was up this morning but I was absolutely on track and worked out so I think I'm just retaining water. I've got to be getting close to my cycle....can't keep track of it anymore since I had a tubal and it doesn't help that I'm going through some very early menopause, as my cycles are changing and sometimes late.

I'll just keep doing what I am doing and the loss will show itself in a few days, I hope.

I hit the magical number I wanted to get to, now I just want to see the one right below it....lol.

I'm a loser...lol. Son has friends over, H and other son are camping so nothing going on for me. I got dressed and went and worked out on a Saturday evening. I finished at 6pm but I worked it in today. I reserved the elliptical for tomorrow morning too since we'll be at a superbowl party tomorrow afternoon and I've got a lot to get done.

I'm going to get there...one day at a time.

Boy my workout last night was tough. My butt was dragging through most of it. I worked out even longer this morning and it worked out great. It was painless for the full 45 minutes on the elliptical and I burned 400 calories.

I'm getting stronger each day....

I know I'm not supposed to weight daily but I have been just to see how my workouts help me. I know I shouldn't but I have been anyway. I have been up two pounds on the scale for the last two or three days in the morning. Just out of curiousity, I've weighed at night and I'm even to the morning or lower. I have NEVER weighed more in the morning than in the evening. I don't get it.

My cycle has to be coming so maybe it's a factor. I don't know because I can't remember when I had mine last but I know it's been a month or more. Don't worry...can't get pregnant...lol...tubal years ago.

I just want to see a big loss show up soon that stays below a certain number I hate on the scale. My issue, I know. Just want the scale to go down and stay down. I've been diligent, now I want my reward.

[This message edited by severely wounded at 11:55 AM, February 3rd (Sunday)]

Hang in there sw, sometimes the numbers won't move for a week, but that's okay. For one thing, working out as much as you are, you're building muscle. You're changing fat to muscle and that's a good thing!

Well folks.. I am still holding at the 8 pound loss. I got a Denise Austin workout dvd for my birthday so that is the plan for today. Can't go for a walk as LL is working a 14 hour shift and I am home with the kids. Hopefully I will like it

I've been really not so great about the water the last few days so I will be making a concerted effort to get back on track with the 10 glasses a day.

Going dress shopping on Thursday

I am looking to get one that can easily be taken in when I lose more weight (not if.. WHEN ).

Everyone is doing great.. I hope Superbowl weekend didn't mess up your plans too much. And if it did.. you can always start again today

I effed up yesterday. Really. That's all I have to say.

That's o.k!!

It really is

I used to go about weight loss like it was All or Nothing. If I had a crappy day I would just give up completely.

It doesn't have to be that way at all. Guess what.. it's a new day. Make a new plan for today and you are on your way again

I wish alchohol didn't have calories.

Ever order a rum and diet coke and act like you were having a diet drink?