Sw 166.2
Cw 161.7
Gw <160

Starting weight
1/25/13 - 159

Current weight
2/8/2013 - 157

Goal weight
2/14/13 - 150

I keep thinking - is this it? Is this where I gain it all back? I feel like I have no control over my weight when I know that isn't true. Still it feels like I step on the scale to a train wreck each morning - all my hard work going down the drain.

Guac I have so been there. Don't let your emotional side win out over your rational side... you can do this. Just keep plodding on with what you know is right.

Hi Everyone! Well it is snowing here, and we are going to get blasted tonight.....I kind of look forward to being snowed in with my boys and I plan on cooking a lot, working out with my DVD's and cleaning the house.....

Still not losing....I decided that march is the month I will take care of doctor's appts, dentist, etc. and maybe I can get hormones checked and thryoid. Losing was never this hard before, I feel like something wierd is going on......I'm not even getting on the scale every morning like I always have....

Yesterday I went to WHBM and bought a new pair of jeans in a size that is double the size that jeans that i bought there last summer...grrrrrrrr....sales girl was trying to be nice and told me not to worry about it and just accept it, easy for her to say she had a banging body...I think she gave me a steep discount because she felt sorry for me...LOL....

But all is not lost....I still have time before Thursday..still time to debloat a little bit......

Have to get to the gym this morning and then I'm home for good....things are 'bout to get ugly..LOL...Hope I can make it to BJ's today to pick up that kettlebell system..hopefully they still have them it was a good bargain.

Have a skinny day everybody!!!

Guac: i know how you feel girl, but you have to get a grip...you lost weight before, try and think about what your driving force was then....get your mojo back.....

Guacamole,

I have nearly gained all back....and now I am mad! We can do this girlie!

natamars: Yep, the July 4 challenge is up on Chicks up for a Challenge... I was thinking maybe we could put a specific 40s one up after St. Pats or maybe after Easter?

Looking good newleaf!! You are so close to your goal!

Hang in there guacamole. You're going to get there.

Zumbachica: Lol finally someone else who wants snow! I keep asking for it but to no avail. *sigh* lol. Sounds like a plan to have your hormones, etc. checked. It sure isn't easy losing in our 40's is it?

Sum: I'm curious what you were referring to with the spreadsheet? Use that mad to knock off those pounds!

So far so good for me today. Have to try to get motivated and get up and exercise but I have no doubt I will. I looked back over my WW entries yesterday and discovered I have only missed 1 day of exercising since I started up again on January 7th. Wow! Sure, some days have been much lighter than others and I don't count formal exercise on Monday (hospital volunteer day... I'm usually moving quite a bit). Just felt good to look at.

Have a great day everyone!

Okay, so there. I did it. Those Fruit Loops that have been taunting me since last night? Yeah, I poured a small bowl. Now I've got that oversweet / scratchy feeling in my mouth but at least its over. I don't have to think about it anymore. Why is my brain like this?? My weight was up this morning, most likely because I ate a bunch of nuts last night in an effort to stave off the Fruit Loops. Ugh. Reset.

Did I mention how much I love you ladies? Strange how people you have never met can mean so much. Thanks.

Hi all! Things are going pretty well here. Down to 191 this am, so nder 2 pounds to make my V Day goal. Only problem is I'm going to a conference in Columbus Monday- Wednesday, which means tons of restaurant meals and booze! I want to have a good time, but I am going to have to work really hard to make good choices. A few drinks, and all my will power vanishes .

Guacamole: you can do this. We have all been there! I realized this morning that I have put on almost 30 lbs since last spring. Ugh. This group is the best at motivating and keeping us on track!

Zumba: It does sound like fun to be snowed in. I hope everyone keeps power!

Newleaf: Should I admit how yummy Fruit Loops sound? Good job at only having a small bowl!

LuvCats: good job on the exercise!

Sum38: a google spreadsheet sounds good. I guess I'd actually have to take measurements then.

Have a great Friday night all!

Oh my gosh, I didn't even think about the losing power situation...we never lost power before due to snow, but with things like transformers and power lines being compromised from sandy I really wonder if that is a possibility. I don't think we could survive without heat....and our little generator does just so much....have to just pray for the best..the snow started as I left the gym so I never made it to BJs to look for those kettlebells....I was too afraid to stay out.....Gosh, it is coming down hard, it looks pretty though and all activities for the weekend have been cancelled so I get to stay in and get things done without interruption..bake bread and cook big dinners for my boys. maybe organize a drawer or two....

I have been really good today as far as my eating. Eggs for breakfast, cheese and almonds for lunch, some chicken cold cut meat for a snack..tonight i'm making chicken cacciatore. I'll have some ricotta cheese mixed with stevia for dessert....have to check and see what the carb count is on ricotta......

No energy for another workout today (bit dehydrated from drinking and debauchery the night before wink wink***) but i'll be doing my DVD;s for sure....

Guac
2 years ago I lost 61 hard earned pounds, was a new woman for all of 2 months after goal ( bought the new clothes and all) and then had an accident, I tore the muscles in my legs. I ran my new business from that horizontal position on the couch and never let on to new clients why I always conducted business by email or over the phone. ( strange they didn't find it weird ).
But cue a food feast that lasted 5 months .... that's all it took. I'm focused that way! Still kept a few pounds off ...But in the whole scheme of things....

I know that feeling when you think all your hard work is slipping away...BUT its NOT and in your case this is just a deep breath in before the final straight away. We all have times when things don't go quite according to plan .... I hear you!....the most important thing is not to lose the faith in yourself....you can DO THIS.

OK VALANTINAS....ONWARDS!

Hello fellow Valentine goal setters. Even though I don't post too often I am still here. We had our snow yesterday, it was a run-of-the-mill midwest snowstorm and we are mostly dug out. Zumbachica, i hope you dont get all they predicted and that your power, heat, and INTERNET all stay up. Sum38 are you home from Europe now? Are the Finnish good cooks? Curleycarr, a fellow pisces.

I ran a half mile on the treadmill today in 5minutes and 11 seconds, which is 11 seconds short of my VDay goal. Maxed out my heart rate, definitely an all-out effort. Can I shave off those 11 seconds in 6 days, and not die? We shall see.

Good morning Chicas! Happy Saturday.....but not without ....

SW 193
CW 188
GW 187

Let's keep going.......5 MORE DAYS......

Good morning all! We did pretty good with the snow maybe 5-6 inches. The challenge has been a great help, hopefully I won't be trying to reload the weight I just lost again this week! TOM showed up this weekend. YAY! NOT... best to all

hang in there Gauc and Zumba, keep fighting the good fight!