[annsokos]

START WEIGHT: 300
GOAL WEIGHT: 270
TOTAL TO LOSE: 30
ACHIEVED: - 22lb


Week 01 - Sept 1 - 7 =300
Week 02 - Sept 8 - 14 =300 start
Week 03 - Sept 15 - 21 =290 10lb loss
Week 04 - Sept 22 - 28 =288 2lb loss
Week 05 - Sept 29 - Oct 5 =285 3lb loss
Week 06 - Oct 6 - 12 =283 2lb loss
Week 07 - Oct 13 - 19 =280 3lb loss
Week 08 - Oct 20 - 26 =285 5lb gain
Week 09 - Oct 27 - Nov 2 =286 1lb gain
Week 10 - Nov 3 - 9 =282 4lb loss
Week 11 - Nov 10 - 16 =278 lb 4lb loss
Week 12 - Nov 17 - 23 =278lb 0 loss
Week 13 - Nov 24 - 30 =
Week 14 - Dec 1 - 7 =
Week 15 - Dec 8 - 14 =
Week 16 - Dec 15 - 21 =
Week 17 - Dec 22 - 28 =
FINAL WEIGH IN - FAREWELL 2014! - DECEMBER 31! -

[Nightkatt]

Happy Monday everyone! Hope you all had a good weekend? Admittedly I sorta lost my good mojo over the weekend so happy that I weigh in on Friday so I can try to recover that a bit lol.

My first full weekend off in an age (when I wasn't sick or had other things planned lol) and other than going out for dinner on Friday night (which was really a nice night out) it was mainly spent at home .. had to pop to the supermarket to get a few things but otherwise at home with my hunny and the fur babies
Spent the whole of Sunday baking actually ... I had a few things I had been writing down that I wanted to try to see if they would work .. and also to adjust a couple of things I made last time .. and happily most of it worked well, other than a few finishing adjustments I need to make next time .. I made my first Pavlova in about 15 years (which is a fave with hunny only I dont like them so poor hunny had none made by me lol) ... that definitely needs work ... but at least it was still Pav like rather than meringue lol.
Other than that Robert Harris does the most delish lemon slice and I had been making notes while I was away trying to see if I could duplicate it .. I think I have it almost right too .. just need to work on the meringue topping not sliding off lol
Also made a new Chocolate Fudge Cupcake recipe I was playing with, still missing something, but its light and moist so that is a plus .. just need to work on what I want to add to it lol
And had a revamp of my Choco/Nut/Caramel Thumbprint cookies .. this time I left the cookie dough in the fridge for 2 -3 hours and I think it gave me a better cookie result .. but I might try it with the caramel in it already to cook with rather than adding the caramel later ... so another work in progress lol
Lastly I made a Butter Shortbread Jam Thumbprint Cookie ... a tray each of Raspberry Jam and Marmalade. Hunny LOVED these .. so might not get a chance to take them to work lol .. I think leaving the dough in the fridge for 4 hours or so was a good plan .. so buttery if I hadn't they just would have spread flat ..

So today the Lemon slice has come to work for the customers ... will bring the rest tomorrow lol ..

Better go get ready ... now working Mon - Fri so weekends are back in my life with my hunny .. going Xmas shopping this weekend with my daughter and grandson so looking forward to that ..

How are you all doing anyway??? So quiet out there.

[Nightkatt]

Hello to Tuesday everyone .. yep .. Im going to try to post something every day .. even if its babble lol ... so prepare for babble
Long day today for me .. but will be good to be busy Had a bad night last night .. I have done something to my back on the right side which makes it very painful to move sometimes .. especially in bed when I turn over .. so didnt get much sleep and ended up having to go onto the chair in the lounge to try to get some sleep .. only dozed and woke up with a sore neck lol .. but Im sure it will level out through the day cos it usually does.
I only took the Lemon slice yesterday .. most of it went .. but glad it didnt all go cos I have a friend wanting some and hunny is meeting up with him today so I put together a few containers of goodies for him and his family out of the baking .. bringing the other bits left to work for the customers and maybe for the staff as we have a staff meeting at the end of the day lol.
Just waiting for a new staff member to meet me at Starbucks so we can go to work together as I need to train her to open ... easier to meet here as she doesn't have any keys yet so I would have to stay out the back of the store to let her in lol .. not to mention enjoying a nice cup of coffee lol.

So I hope you all have a lovely day today .. keep well and was it Thanksgiving last weekend?? I think I saw a couple of turkeys pics on FB but not sure if it was coming up or gone lol .. Hugs!

[Nightkatt]

Hello all ... is there anyone out there??? lol
Wacky Wednesday is starting for me and after a stormy day yesterday, all I see now is blue sky and what promises to be a sunny and warm day .. but I have been caught out with that before so will just enjoy what I can when I am outside today lol.
Very busy and physical day yesterday .. up and down ladders, moving boxes, hanging clothes and putting them away .. built up a sweat a time or two ... but then I ruined what good work I had done by having Fish & Chips for dinner cos by the time I finished work and the staff meeting I was just too tired to think of anything healthy to eat ... darn it.
On the plus side .. had a better nights sleep than the night before .. back still sore but I think I wore myself out so much yesterday that my body just switched off and zonked out when I got to bed lol.
Hopefully another busy day today .. although not as much to do physically today I dont think .. although I do have more boxes to pack up today so that will be good (finally got some extra boxes to put together so I can pack more old stock up to make room for the new stock )
How is everyone?? So quiet out there .. Im sure you are all getting ready for the holiday season approaching? Do you do Christmas shopping early or leave it to the last minute?? Do you decorate like crazy or just the basics .. or nothing at all lol ... ??
For me usually I am a last minute shopper .. but I am going this weekend to get it all done .. yes I am going to get it all done .. simply because if I dont then I won't get it before Xmas .. already the malls on the weekend are getting crazy for parking and it just gets worse closer to Xmas so I tend to avoid those places from the start of December (just happy I dont work in one anymore )
As for decorating .. Im one of those .. I dont! Yep .. no tree, no tinsel, no lil fairies or santas .. and its not cos Im a grinch .. Im not .. I do have tree and decorations .. just when its only me and hunny that will see them and Im working most of the time .. not really something that needs to be done in our house .. of course if I knew the grandkids were coming I would do something .. but nope lol .. actually on my mantelpiece is actually all of our Wedding Gift Cards still .. trying to work out what I am going to do with all of them actually .. humm that is making me think of my weight loss actually ..

This time last year I had already lost about 20kg(about 44 pounds) in my challenge (from August) and yet this whole year I have only lost about half that .. sigh .. that is bad really ... and yes its my own fault .. even with the challenges I have been setting up (to hopefully keep me on track) I have been getting too easily distracted .. I think my brain was so programmed to wanting to reach 110kg originally (which would have been about 64kg off - 140 pounds btw) that now I have reached it my brain is telling me I dont really want to lose that last 10-11kg because that wasn't my goal originally lol .. now to work out how to reprogram my brain to get thinking right .. hopefully with the warmer weather finally starting I will find it easier to get back to my salads and lighter meals which did help last year.

Okee . babble over .. better get heading to work .. my body is still having to adjust to the change of shift now .. used to having Tuesday and Thursday off instead of weekends my brain is thinking I should have been relaxing yesterday and wondering what is going on lol .. but I do love the idea of being with my hunny on the weekends now .. been a long time since we have had multiple weekends together

[lemc87]

Sorry I'm late. My best friend's grandfather passed away, so I have spent the last five days with her. Surprisingly enough, I've made progress! I ate whatever was available, so no healthy eating for me this weekend. I'm surprised to see any weight loss!

START WEIGHT: 329.8
GOAL WEIGHT: 310
TOTAL TO LOSE: 19.8
ACHIEVED: -11.8

As of the 28th: 329.8
Week 09 - Oct 27 - Nov 2 = 326.0 (-3.8 pounds)
Week 10 - Nov 3 - 9 = 324.0 (-2 pounds)
Week 11 - Nov 10 - 16 = Fluctuating between 322 and 324, but I'm going to say 324 because I had a bad eating week. I need to get back on track. (-0 pounds lost).
Week 12 - Nov 17 - 23 = 318 (-6 pounds lost!) When I stepped on the scales, I couldn't believe it. I think my scale's broken, hehe. Regardless, I'm so happy for the loss.
Week 13 - Nov 24 - 30 =
Week 14 - Dec 1 - 7 =
Week 15 - Dec 8 - 14 =
Week 16 - Dec 15 - 21 =
Week 17 - Dec 22 - 28 =

[Nightkatt]

Good morning everyone .. its Thursday!! Wow the week is going fast .. actually the year has gone fast .. or is it just me?

LEMC - Wahoo on your weight loss .. even in those circumstances ... sorry about your BFs loss ... terrible time to go through, but wonderful that you were able to be there for her

So its baking night tonight .. been trying to work out what I am going to do .. so far I am thinking a Blondie Brownie and cupcakes ... only not sure what kind .. and then I am thinking of doing some Kahlua balls too lol ... will see what inspiration hits at the end of the day lol.

So I gather Thanksgiving is coming up .. saw a post from a friend on FB about getting ready for the cooking of Thanksgiving lol ... so I hope you aren't stressing over it or anything? And the Black Friday sales are apparently this Friday .. why can I ask is it not on a Black Friday? Is it the same time every year .. like the last Friday of November .. or is it in conjunction with Thanksgiving?

I have decided on my new tattoo which I will be getting in the new year when we go on holiday ... there will be my triquetra heart .. but the words are more important in a way "I love the person Ive become, because I fought to become her". I think that represents exactly how I feel because there definitely were a few fights along the way Will also have some letters intertwined (A for daughter, S for grandson, Z for granddaughter and R for hunny) and a paw print for the fur babies Haven't seen the finished design yet .. but it will be not too big really .. about 5" at most and on my calf .. at least I think thats where it will be lol .. considering the rest of my body is saggy baggy with excess skin .. probably the best place really lol.

Okee .. so better go .. got another busy day ahead .. counting down to Xmas shopping on Saturday .. must say Im pretty excited .. not so much about having to brave the crowds for the start of Xmas rush .. but because I will be with my girl and grandson and hunny (granddaughters weekend with her father .. grr .. deep breath lol) ... and I do love to shop for others in general too lol.

Hope you all have a lovely day .. and if you stop on by just say hi to let me know you are still out there lol.

[Ubee]

Hi Katt and all!
We just had Thanksgiving on Thursday here in the US so this thread will be quiet. We are all suffering from having eaten too much and hiding from the scale. Black Friday is always the day after Thanksgiving.
As for decorating we have a small ceramic tree with lights and a nativity set and that is it. Too much hassle for this Grinch. Shopping is kept simple since most love cash the most. This is the first year that I will not be making my famous (fattening) chex mix. It is made with cereal, nuts, pretzels, butter, Worcestershire sauce and spices. It is salty, crunchy and addictive.
Carry on with your babble we love it!

[lemc87]

Of course I'm late. I'm terrible at remembering to post!

As of the 28th: 329.8
Week 09 - Oct 27 - Nov 2 = 326.0 (-3.8 pounds)
Week 10 - Nov 3 - 9 = 324.0 (-2 pounds)
Week 11 - Nov 10 - 16 = Fluctuating between 322 and 324, but I'm going to say 324 because I had a bad eating week. I need to get back on track. (-0 pounds lost).
Week 12 - Nov 17 - 23 = 318 (-6 pounds lost!) When I stepped on the scales, I couldn't believe it. I think my scale's broken, hehe. Regardless, I'm so happy for the loss.
Week 13 - Nov 24 - 30 = 316! (-2 pounds) I didn't even try last week, so I hope I can keep the weight loss up.
Week 14 - Dec 1 - 7 =
Week 15 - Dec 8 - 14 =
Week 16 - Dec 15 - 21 =
Week 17 - Dec 22 - 28 =

[StephanieAZ]

Checking in... my husband has been here visiting and we have tons of family arriving next week for Christmas.

START WEIGHT: 280.4
GOAL WEIGHT: 250
TOTAL TO LOSE: 30.4
ACHIEVED: -31.6

Week 01 - Sept 1 - 7 = 280.4
Week 02 - Sept 8 - 14 = 278.6
Week 03 - Sept 15 - 21 = 276.6
Week 04 - Sept 22 - 28 = 276
Week 05 - Sept 29 - Oct 5 =273.2
Week 06 - Oct 6 - 12 = No weigh-in
Week 07 - Oct 13 - 19 = 266.2
Week 08 - Oct 20 - 26 = NWI
Week 09 - Oct 27 - Nov 2 = 261
Week 10 - Nov 3 - 9 = 259
Week 11 - Nov 10 - 16 = NWI
Week 12 - Nov 17 - 23 = NWI
Week 13 - Nov 24 - 30 = NWI
Week 14 - Dec 1 - 7 = 248.8
Week 15 - Dec 8 - 14 =
Week 16 - Dec 15 - 21 =
Week 17 - Dec 22 - 28 =
FINAL WEIGH IN - FAREWELL 2014! - DECEMBER 31! -

[lemc87]

Having a hard time with staying away from treats this week, so I'm happy to report I did lose some weight (phew).

Start Weight: 329.8
Goal Weight: 310
Total to Achieve: -19.8
So far: -16.8

(I am so close to my goal for this month, I can smell it!)

As of the 28th: 329.8
Week 09 - Oct 27 - Nov 2 = 326.0 (-3.8 pounds)
Week 10 - Nov 3 - 9 = 324.0 (-2 pounds)
Week 11 - Nov 10 - 16 = Fluctuating between 322 and 324, but I'm going to say 324 because I had a bad eating week. I need to get back on track. (-0 pounds lost).
Week 12 - Nov 17 - 23 = 318 (-6 pounds lost!) When I stepped on the scales, I couldn't believe it. I think my scale's broken, hehe. Regardless, I'm so happy for the loss.
Week 13 - Nov 24 - 30 = 316! (-2 pounds) I didn't even try last week, so I hope I can keep the weight loss up.
Week 14 - Dec 1 - 7 = 313 (-3 pounds lost)
Week 15 - Dec 8 - 14 =
Week 16 - Dec 15 - 21 =
Week 17 - Dec 22 - 28 =

[lemc87]

I was 343 pounds at the end of September/start of October. As of last weekend, I have lost a total of 30 pounds! I told my respiratory therapist this yesterday and he was completely floored. I'm really hoping the weight loss makes my sleep apnea less severe!

[lemc87]

Start Weight: 329.8
Goal Weight: 310
Total to Achieve: -19.8
So far: -19.8

(I am so close to my goal for this month, I can smell it!)

As of the 28th: 329.8
Week 09 - Oct 27 - Nov 2 = 326.0 (-3.8 pounds)
Week 10 - Nov 3 - 9 = 324.0 (-2 pounds)
Week 11 - Nov 10 - 16 = Fluctuating between 322 and 324, but I'm going to say 324 because I had a bad eating week. I need to get back on track. (-0 pounds lost).
Week 12 - Nov 17 - 23 = 318 (-6 pounds lost!) When I stepped on the scales, I couldn't believe it. I think my scale's broken, hehe. Regardless, I'm so happy for the loss.
Week 13 - Nov 24 - 30 = 316! (-2 pounds) I didn't even try last week, so I hope I can keep the weight loss up.
Week 14 - Dec 1 - 7 = 313 (-3 pounds lost)
Week 15 - Dec 8 - 14 = 310 (-3 pounds lost) I've met my December goal. Next goal is 305 by December. 31st?
Week 16 - Dec 15 - 21 =
Week 17 - Dec 22 - 28 =