Pushing Through the "Decades"

Enygirl · 11-19-2008, 12:33 PM

this is the challenge for the several people that have been stuck in the same "decade" for what seems like eternity.

Why have this challenge?
Well as I go through the posts, I realize that I, like many have been STUCK in the same #10 FOREVER...weeks, months... YEARS!!!

This is the place to beat that and have the scale goddess come and smile down upon us!

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So let us know where you're stuck - how long(ish) you've been there and what your plan is to move on down!

Enygirl · 11-19-2008, 12:38 PM

Ok - since I made the thread - I suppose I'll start.

I've been stuck in the #180's FOREVER! Last year, December 2007 - I got to #180.2, and then I gave up on myself for some unknown reason - and gained... I started getting serious again in June of this year, at #197. Well I made it back into the #180's quickly, and hav e been stuck there ever since August! I'M SICK OF IT!!!

So here's my plan:
MINDFUL EATING - eating until satisfied, not stuffed - upping the fruits and veggies - INCREASING THE WATER INTAKE (which isn't hard since right now I'm a 0!)
EXERCISE - A minimum of 30 minutes a day. I'm starting the 30 Day Shred again tonight - and I'm DETERMINED to do it everyday for the next 30 days! I also want to incorporate some

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My Goal for this decade is to GET OUT OF THE #180's BY CHRISTMAS!

I want NEW CLOTHES in a SMALLER SIZE!!!

grneyedmustang · 11-19-2008, 01:00 PM

I guess I'm getting impatient, but since I've been on South Beach, my weight loss has been pretty consistent. I've lost between 4 to 6 pounds every month - except this one. And we haven't even gotten past the Thanksgiving hurdle yet!!!

I REALLY want to get out of the 240's. I have fluctuated all month between 240 and 243. I haven't been super strict with the diet, though, so this week I'm trying to behave myself. I've increased the amount of beans that I am eating and backed away from the sourdough bread and croutons. I am also trying different exercises (like the bike) in the gym to see if that makes a difference.

Come on 239!!! I would really like to be out of the 240s by December 1st. Please? Pretty please?

Enygirl · 11-19-2008, 01:23 PM

grn - I'm glad I'm not the only one! Stuck! This sucks.. #179 sounds like HEAVEN right now!!!

JulieJ08 · 11-19-2008, 02:41 PM

I think it's gonna take a while to get through these 140's. I first hit 149.5 on October 19. I'm just losing very slowly these days. I'm mostly OK with that. But not 100%

The hardest part is not losing 4 pounds a month, or even less. It's that 3 or 4 weeks or more could go by before I really know if I've stopped losing. If I just *knew* it would be 2 weeks before I lost 1/2 a pound, that would be easier to live with. Instead, I just wonder if this is the time I just stop losing.

I don't have any great plan right now to change things. I'm just trying to make better choices all the time. And I may need to figure out how to work some weight lifting in. And I'm increasing my running as fast as I can, which isn't very fast because of my knee.

But boy, will it be exciting to see 139! My goal is to reach it by the New Year.

Dixiemae · 11-19-2008, 04:15 PM

I have been stuck in the 180's since August!!!! I started last December at 198. I got to the 180's fairly quickly I even hit 179 2 weeks in a row. I couldn't hold it there. The scale goddess has not been kind to me since.

My plan is to workout at the YMCA or at home 6 days a week for at least 30 minutes. I have started a "Just For Today" journal. My goal is to keep it going everyday until Christmas. Then I can reflect back and see what changes I need to make. Drink at least 64 ounces of water a day. I am veggie impaired.....I will just for today in 3 servings of veggies......fruits are much easier for me to eat; not a prob there. I will find one thing to be thankful (happy) for/about every day. I would absolutely love to be 172-175 by Christmas. This is my plan to leave 180's and reach 170 decade. Catch ya all later. Pat

mothermavis · 11-20-2008, 05:49 AM

Hey y'all! What a neat idea Eny!

I have been stuck in the high 140's low 150's since April.

I am going to get to the 130's by Christmas!

To get there.
I am trying to eat OP, I have to give up my weekend cheat meal with DH, because it always leads to a binge!
I am exercising 6 days a week, go C25K!
I am going to continue to drink 100 oz of water a day, need to get better at that on the weekends!
I will try to get here at least 3x a week to say how it's going and provide support to others in the same battle!

Enygirl · 11-20-2008, 07:31 AM

Julie, Dixie & MM -

I knew that familiar faces would joined in since we've been complaining for so long!

This morning I'm down #1.2 to #187.4 Still those #180's but at least it's moving in the right direction!

Dixiemae · 11-20-2008, 08:31 AM

Good Morning~I weighed in at 182 this morning. Better than Tuesdays' sneak peek wi!!! I am so close!!!!! Just for today I am eating 3 healthy meals +2 snacks. I will have 2 servings of veggies and 2 servings of fruit. I will drink 64 ounces of water. I will exercise for 30 minutes or more. I will do at least one good deed today. I will do the best I can with what I have to work with and not worry about the rest.......Just For Today. Catch ya all later. Pat

Dixiemae · 11-20-2008, 08:35 AM

Quick one~How do I get my weight ticker to appear every time I post? Is it automatic or do I have to user cp every time I post? I am computer illiterate cant you tell?? Pat

Enygirl · 11-20-2008, 11:30 AM

Pat - you can put it in your signature. If you go to the user cp, and then to edit signature there is a section that walks you through how to do it.

Dixiemae · 11-20-2008, 11:48 AM

Whooooooohooooooooo!! I did it! Thanks Eny! So far the day is going very well. I made out my healthy grocery list, I am ready to go to the store. Since I blew it yesterday. Embarrassed myself to the bone. I some times get ditzy, it irks me when I do. Catch ya all later. Pat

mrsaugie · 11-20-2008, 07:31 PM

i think i will join you i want to be down to 170 i have been floating in the high 170s low 180s for a while now and want to get through that point.. the biggest thing that i want to do is to get lup 30 min earlier that normal and do some walking. then in the evening when my son goes to bed i want to exercise again. will weigh tomorrow morning and get back to you. as far a when i want to be there i do not know yet. to be decided. right now i am think of shooting for Jan 1.

Enygirl · 11-20-2008, 07:54 PM

MrsAugie - long time no see!! It's good to see you in here, although I'm sorry that you're stuck too!!! I swear the #180s SUCK!!! BLAH!!!

I'm hoing that I can really push past them this month... Definately by Christmas! #7.6 away... I wish I'd just hit a WOOSH!!!

Enygirl · 11-21-2008, 12:58 PM

Well - so far so good. I've worked out 3 days in a row. I overate a little bit at lunch, but not too much damage I don't think. I'll have a light dinner tonight and it'll be better.

Then another day of 30 DS... It'll put me 1/10 of the way through the program! I just have to keep PUSHING!

How's everyone else's plan coming along?