Oh berryblonde thats the best when your clothes feel better. I'm getting to the stage I need to move on to the next size .. only thing is they aren't really suitable for middle of winter. I don't know if I should buy a new jacket only to find its too big next year. On a budget too ... sooo sewing machine and op shop maybe, jyst need time to have a look around I guess.

I majorly need jeans and pants, its aways a hassle because I have a small waist and a big old butt and thighs. Skirts are great for this but not that practical for rolling on the floor with a couple of boys

Well..... I'll own it. I am up a lot... 4.8 pounds. So, at least it isn't 5, right? :) Good thing that the baseball tournament ended, and now I can have meals at home. I am not making excuses, it is totally on me. It was fun, the food was good, but now I'm paying for it. It doesn't help that I didn't run all week, and missed one workout. I do think that it may not be quite that much and that maybe with a few days of lots of water, I can get the salt out, but it is still a little startling. I just can't be trusted sometimes...:^:

So, I'm hitting it hard today. Back to logging everything, and I went to spin this morning. Running later today. It is supposed to be 90 degrees today, so I'll probably go to the gym. But, keeping a calorie deficit all this week, no excuses. Next Monday must be better.

Here's the thing. I am a little disappointed to be back above 220, but I'm not letting it win. I have to own my favorite song, the one that helped me through the first year of re-losing... This time I'm going to be stronger. I'm not giving in.

MissLoud: What about something like yoga pants? Also, I don't know what they're called, but I have some for work that are stretchy, and more of a knit fabric of some kind. I really love them because of comfort, but they also look good. And, they are forgiving for a wide range of weight... Oh, and I use myfitnesspal too, except at baseball tournaments, evidently. But really, I don't know what I would do without it.

BerryBlonde: Yep, I totally relate to the irregular cycle. It can really throw you off sometimes! Hope the scale shapes up for you!

Paulitens: Hoping you make it to 188 for today's weigh in! And, yep, the ice cream was not helpful. But, we did have a good time and it only happens once a year. Moving on! As for your life plans, it is really hard to not overthink stuff like that!

Lotus: Good luck with the visitors! I have trouble with staying on track when others are around.

jenjenangel--fitbit tells you. You just sync it to your phone and it updates the information; you don't have to enter anything.

Slashnl--Yay for not gaining 5 lbs! :carrot: And for being able to go back to eating proper meals at home! No, I didn't make it to 188.

This morning I was actually 192 and I cursed the scale for being so ugly and mean to me. :^: Truth is, when I don't go to the bathroom my weight is very affected, and I have issues with that (I guess every woman does pretty much, especially after having babies, especially having high-protein diets). So yesterday morning after my shindig with my husband on Saturday night, which included a very yummy and unhealthy dinner, I was up to 193 (yeah, from the high of seeing the 180s on Saturday to that). So it hit me hard, and being with my family and kiddos around we indulged in some ice cream and snacking. I had a healthy dinner, though. But it wasn't enough and this morning I paid the price. Oh well, I'll see the 180s later in the week, I just know it.

:broc::broc::broc:

Diane - To echo Paulitens - Yay for not gaining five pounds! And for getting back into it! But more importantly, yay for staying someone who is weight-conscious and fit. You truly are a rock star!

Melissa - I know what you mean! I call it the Curse of Competence. If you are good at something, you tend to get more and more to do because everyone knows you can handle it. You don't get more benefit from it -- just more work. But you know what? It might save you time and effort to just sit down and write out a list for the husband. And, as a fellow "natural leader," - a (maybe helpful, maybe not) tip. When he does it in a way that you wouldn't have done it, but it's done, let it be good enough. So glad you're here. Making good choices.

Paulitens - 192 is a fantastic place to be! The 180s are even better. Your focus is there most of the time. And that's all it takes to get long-term success.

Kelly - Thank you for the welcome back. I love coexisting on this board with you. I also have the small waist / larger thighs & butt issue. I also am wearing leggings under my skirt right now. At work. ;-)

Lotus - Look at you rocking the weight loss! 16 pounds is AWESOME. So glad you're back with us.

Jenni - I wear a Fitbit. There are a number of models, and they have different functions. Mine does not track calories burned. It tracks steps, heartrate, and stairs climbed. But when I ride my bike, it somehow gives me credit for some steps. And when I walk (or ride my bike) uphill, I get some stairs credit. It also has a heartrate monitor that I can use to maximize my HIIT training. I like it just because it encourages me to take the stairs instead of the elevator or to park farther from the entrance to the store, etc.

Kid are coming back today, which can be a huge trigger for me. Gonna focus all my energy, though. I am also coming down with something, which doesn't usually bother me when I'm in full swing, but does throw me off when I'm not. So - for today - my goal is to look these typical obstacles in the eye and defeat them.

Have a fantastic week, everyone!

LaurieDawn-Funny that you mention that my focus is there most of the time; I was just thinking that two days ago! I thought "well, if I'm not 188 tomorrow, I'll be there at some point because I'm mostly eating healthy." Great minds think alike.

;)

I was 191.4 this morning. I didn't do great yesterday but I had a super busy and active day so I guess that made up for my overeating healthy stuff.

Still going. My littliest is 3 hef room is almost done and frozen theme. I wish I could figure pics on here. The floor is complete in her room into the hall now our room. This floor thing is no joke I am sore head to toe most days!

Thank you all for advice on fitness tracker. I am really researching want it so my steps can br above a good amount a day.

Anatomy scan tomorrow! :D

CANNOT WAIT.

Even after the hospital called and was all, "deductibles are evil and you are going to owe $760 for the ultrasound tomorrow" and made me study my insurance benefits details much more intently than I ever wanted to.

Cross your fingers, say a prayer, send good vibes, or whatever you do for a healthy baby and visible genitals! :D

Ok, getting back on track. Feeling better already. I went to the gym last night to run on the treadmill. It was pretty hot outside, so it looks like I'm going to have to give up my riverfront trail for the most part, at least until fall. I went to Body Pump this morning, and that felt difficult, but I'm glad I was there!

I've decided to weigh myself every day for now until I am back under 220. I'm not changing my official weigh in day, so I won't be updating my signature or profile, but I just need to be very mindful. As I suspected, part of the regain was just from all the different food, and as of today, I was down to 222.

Mandy: Hope your baby isn't shy!!! Can't wait to hear what you're having. So exciting for you.

Jenni: Home improvement is not for the faint of heart, that's for sure! I admire what you are doing!

Paulitens: You'll get there! Just keep going with your good attitude and it will be 180's before you know it!

Laurie: Glad that you get to be with the kids again. I'm sure it is a little distracting on your goals, but I know you can do it just by taking it one day at a time!!

Came back just to say that I got to thinking about it and it made me laugh. I made sure that you all knew that I am sticking to my original weigh in day, even though I'll be weighing every day for a while.

I know you all are supportive no matter what. But there I was explaining my odd structured weigh in days. Don't judge me!!!! I'm a little wacko on numbers. :)

Weigh in day and down 1.5 pound - not going to lie I'm disappointed :( these 230s are doing my head in the 220 better not be like this or I'll be still going in ten years lol. A definite change in attitude though, if ihad stalled like this in the past I would have give up. Not hopeful for next weigh in because TOM falls on weigh in day but if I white knuckle it I'm sure to see good results in 2 weeks .. arg

WOW Mandy $760 for a scan!! I couldn't imagine having to pay for maternity care must be so hard given all the other cost that come with babies.

Got to fly, kindy drop off then having a tour round my oldests school .. eek hes 5 in 41/2 months!!

Nothing much. Just keeping myself accountable today. Had a crappy day yesterday and was 192.8 this morning. Boo! But I'm working on making it better. :)

Not quite sure why the scale has stalled out. I'm not exercising much (though yesterday I was working on my feet much of the day), but despite eating around 1100-1200 calories the last few days, the scale has basically sat still the last 4 days. As annoyed as I used to get at my typical stall out pattern, what's even more annoying is have UNPREDICTABLE stall out patterns! It can't possibly be that 1100 calories is my maintenance calories, so something is going on internally I just don't know about.

Hi all. Went to spin this morning. It was challenging today. After work last night I mowed a particularly difficult area of our place, so I might have been a little tired from that. Will be going running tonight, and I think I'll probably go to the gym since it looks to hit 90's today.

Odd thing at the gym today. A woman was there who had been gone for quite a while. I said hi to her, and she commented on how good I look, etc. She said that she completely went off track, quit coming to the gym, quit caring about food, etc. She said she put on 30 pounds while being off track so she was trying to get it back together. I told her that she was not alone and that it does happen to a lot of us! The important thing was that she was back and getting after it again. She asked a lot of questions on what I did when I first started, how I built up to what I'm doing now, etc. So, I tried to help. When I was leaving, she said that I was going to be her inspiration. It made me think... there really are only two things that are going to happen when it comes to fitness for me. I either keep with it and hopefully keep losing weight and gaining strength, or I quit and let the weight come back on and the strength goes away. Obviously, I'm not quitting, and I don't really have to worry about it yet, but what happens when you get to where you want to be? How in the heck does maintenance work??? Anyway, too early to think about it, I guess, but it kind of gave me anxiety. :)

MissLoud: It's hard to look at a loss on the scale and be happy when you were hoping it was more! But, 1.5 pounds is great! A loss is a win!! (And, yes, I will complain about having a smaller loss than what I wanted at some point soon, I'm sure.)

Paulitens: Good for you for making it better!!!!

BerryBlonde: If only there was a good answer to stalling. If you could just have a certain thing you can do to kickstart it. Hang in there!!!

Diane...how cool is that that you got to help someone. I always feel so inspired after I help those that need it. You hit the nail on the head. We either are on track or we struggle and there is only two outcomes continuing or puttin it off. I use to kick myself for it but now I am just proud that I got back......because getting back on track after 4 to 5 months is HARD. My new thing that I am realizing is I need to think my thoughts and actions through. Why do I get off track? I think when I think each decision through I can get to the whys to help me better.

Well, trying a little bit harder to be a little bit better yesterday paid off because I was 191.8 this morning. Still working to see the 180s and settle there. These 190s are becoming eternal!

Slashnl--It's so neat that you got to help someone and be their inspiration! I think that this eating healthy and working out "thing" never ends. When we reach our goal weight we still need to work to maintain it because we're kind of predisposed to regain it if we don't keep at it daily. In other words, we should never end taking care of our bodies.