[thewalrus0]

Well, MarliQQ, it's any alcohol really.

And congrats on your weight loss!

[pnkrckpixikat]

marli CONGRATULATIONS!!!! the next thread down is a double decade thread so hopefully we will see you again before you move to the thread after it.

walrus mmmm alcohol... if hubby is off in the morning I may declare tonight good for some sugar free mixed drinks

sue other sue? I'm confused lol

pam did you see a lower number today? I promised my hubby I would make the stuffed potatoes and apple tarts that came with the omaha steaks my mom sent us for Christmas tonight so I will be bouncing back up before aiming for 100% compliance in Jan. Even more so if he is off and we indulge in drinks too lol

I hope everyone has a fun (AND SAFE!!!!) night

[pamatga]

Someone just shared with me that this is the first time in 19 years that the New Year began with a New Moon and that this is supposed to signify "new beginnings." Just thought I would share that one.

I actually read everyone's post yesterday but because I am trying to tie up some loose ends as well as start some new projects, the time just flew by before I had to leave for a commitment and I couldn't respond. That is how it has been for the past several days! Wow!

MarliQQ: on making the 230s and so close to the 220s on top of it. It was so nice getting to know, even though briefly, and I know that we will connect again within the month of January.

sue(wannaskipnlaugh): I reread your comment about the WL Challenge and the accompanying spreadsheet. Am I to understand that you want be a spectator but not a participant? If it is a matter of not having Excel on your computer I have given others in the past the program via an email which they then print out and follow. However, if you just want to join the group for encouragement there is a separate thread and it is under Support Groups "Moving Forward Structured 8 WK WL Challenge.". If I can figure out how to C/P a link from that thread to this one (or someone can tell me how) then I will post it here. Otherwise, just put that in the address box and it should come up. You are more than welcome to come and be a part of the discussion and, of course, rooting others on.

I look forward to a busy and productive 2014.

Let's make it a good one! Pam

P.S. No change in my ticker today. Maybe tomorrow. Food plan was really good so it just must be "stuck".

[wannaskipandlaugh]

PixiKat... I think I had had 2 beers by the time I posted (Look how I rambled!) LOL I know that there is another Sue here...and I appologize for giving you a new name! LOL

PAM... Oh I want to join your challenge.. I am just not very good on computers and will it be okay if I post my weights on my posts? I am only good about adding my weight to attached spread sheets LOL well I am 55+ now.. so I get a pass

OKAY.. Being a silly nut here!

to you MARLIQQ.. your stay here was not long.. but (I hope) we will all be joining you soon in the next thread!. SO VERY Happy for you!

Time to get started again.. I still have my short term goal by Tuesday am weigh in (1.7) to get to 240 even (thus 1/2 way on my journey - minus 80 lbs).. SO gonna do all that I can and really stick to my guns!

Read this on my Calendar from last year:

BEGINNINGS: This is the beginning of a new day (year). What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day of your life for it! When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever; in its place is something that you have left behind..... Let IT be something GOOD!

[justaloozer]

Marli awesome news!!! Congrats!!

Pam that's awesome (about the new moon). I am determined to be a "new" me before 2015.

I hope everyone had a great New Years!

I am still bouncing around despite eating correctly and exercising. It is sooooo frustrating already. AF just left (yesterday) so I am hoping to come down soon. I weighed in at exactly 250 today.

[thewalrus0]

Hi everyone! Happy New Year!

I assessed the damage today and I have stayed the same as my ticker so I guess that's good. I was hoping to be 245lbs by the next semester(January 13) but now I think my period is about to start so I'll just see what happens but I made my initial goal of getting into the 240's during Christmas break so that's good.

I hope everyone is doing well! I am having a tough time with PMS because I just want to eat chocolate and I always get a little panicky around this time because 1) the scale isn't moving and 2) I have increased cravings but usually once my period actually happens I'm fine so I just have to wait for that.

[justaloozer]

Walrus I used to lose weight during af, usually up to 5lbs! But the past two months I haven't. I was feeling panicky and definitely had cravings for sweets. I hope af is kind to you and you can get through it without going off plan.

I finally broke through the same numbers I was seeing! I am 247.8 today! I hope the scale continues to move downward. We are expecting a huge blizzard here so after work I will roast a giant chicken for dinner!

Have a great day!

[Only Believe]

Hi everyone,
I'm still around and I'm excited for a new year. I left 51.2 lbs back in 2013 and I plan on leaving more than that in 2014. November and December 2013 kicked my butt LOL But that's over and here's to new beginnings
Happy near year to you all. May your goals be reached this year!

[Mara]

Happy New Year everyone!

Pam that is awesome about the new moon and new year!

I am up still at 244.2, but I indulged on New Year's Eve. I did start the New Year with a bang. I chopped off all of my hair, over 12 inches. It has never been this short. It is like a pixie cut. I am going to donate it to Beautiful Lengths.

Well I am excited about what we are all going to accomplish this year!

[peachesandcream]

Hey Ladies,

I know it's been awhile. Today I assessed my holiday damage. I went up quite a bit to 147 . I feel so embarrassed but I'm just getting right back on the horse. It could have been a lot worse- I've gone up as much as 15 pounds during a holiday season in past years. I was trying to maintain- said no to a lot of things but I drank too much alcohol and kept snacking when dishes of things were on the table as I was chatting. I don't care if it gets into the negatives today, I'm going to the gym! I brought my candies that were given to me into my office and I'm sharing them with coworkers instead of binging on them.

Good to hear from you OnlyBelieve.

Have a great day justaloozer and thewalrus. I can totally relate to PMS.

Congrats to MarliQ.

Hey Pixicat and Pamtaga! That's great that you're starting a challenge Pam!

Happy New Year's everyone!

[pnkrckpixikat]

pam hooray or new beginnings! This year will be a busy one for me, I am hopefully finishing up my bachelors, taking the GMAT, and applying to grad schools with the aim of starting next Jan. I am an assistant site leader for one of my school's Alternative Spring Break trips so lots of planning meetings, then summer classes. I also want to get under 200 pounds and work on my running and strength. My goal is 5 5Ks this year. I have 2 planned and paid for between now and April. I've also been promoted to student lead at work which means 20hrs a week instead of the 13 I worked last semester. Good thing I can study on the clock!

sue nope, not me, I am a Karen lol

justaloozer ah the body! how it likes to screw with us once we discover a pattern. Just stay strong and I am sure you will see a whoosh soon!

thewalrus stay strong! you can do it!

onlybelieve yay I'm glad to see you again!!!

mara that is QUITE a chop!!! I hope you love love love the new haircut! Curious question... did you weigh before and after to see how much 12 inches of hair weighs? I totally would have lol

peaches it could TOTALLY be worse!!!!! and GOOD FOR YOU for giving your candies away! that takes all kind of strength

I am trying to enjoy the remainder of my break before the psycho semester starts... but I am bored!!!! This has been good for my workout regimine though as I have gone to the gym and also randomly do stuff in the apartment. I wish it was less cold, I would go take pictures... I just got a telephoto lens that needs some testing out!

[thewalrus0]

Well I think we all had setbacks this holiday season. :P

But I'm doing alright because this morning I was down 1lb!

I think I am PMSing definitely, but one other thing is that I've been over-consuming refined sugar and I cut back a lot yesterday and tried to focus my energy on veggies and stuff.

I also slept pretty well last night and I think sometimes when I'm not sleeping well my body holds on to weight until I finally sleep.

Well I think we can all get back on the horse together. Not the same horse because we'd suffocate the poor thing but our own horses. :P

[wannaskipandlaugh]

LOL Walrus you are so funny... Yep if we were all on the same horse.. it wouldn't be happy...GOOD for you getting rid of a lb (I found part of it! lol)

Only Believe.. well welcome back ... but I know you won't be here long!

Pixikat.. I am so sorry... I won't rename you again! Unless I do that IAN diet and have those 2 beers again! lol

Justa.. you will get that groove back again! I know you will

MARA WOW cutting your hair! I bet you look GORGEOUS! and so much lighter! I am with Pixikat.. you should have weighed before and after! Weeeee New Year new YOU!

Peaches.. the holidays and the temptations are tough.. But Hooray.. it is done (except Football games and we are FSU fans.. Monday will be tough!)... so less temptations around us! You will do the Downdowndown dance!

Pam - I too like the new moon (every month) You always feel alittle reborn when that happens. LAST Night it was 1 day old in the west and the sliver was just awesome to behold!

Have a GREAT FRIDAY ALL!... May this weekend be full of fun and laughter and NOT TOO MANY TEMPTATIONS!

[Mara]

Peachesandcream don't be embarrassed. It is a new year and we are all going to do awesome!

Pixicat I have my fingers crossed for warmer weather. Hoepfully you get to try out your new lense.

Thewalrus I keep hearing on the news that lack of sleep will make it hard to lose weight and might cause you to gain. And I am back on the horse...just a trying to find my seat. lol

Thanks Sue. The hair is different. Not sure how to style it, correction tame it. lol Hope you have a great weekend too.

[peachesandcream]

Mara that's right! We'll be kicking butt in 2014.

Wannaskipandlaugh happy Friday to you too!

TheWalrus thanks for making me laugh.

Pixicat that's so awesome for setting specific goals. It got me thinking. I think I will shoot for being under 225 this year and then if I reach that goal I will shoot for being under 200.

Went down a little bit last night (might just be a fluctuation we'll see). I kept feeling so hungry late at night and then couldn't sleep well. I need to focus tonight and go to bed earlier. I think the holidays threw me for a loop.

Happy Friday to all! I hope everyone that's in the northeast stays warm.