SW 271.5
5/2 269 Back up 1/2 lb
5/3 267
5/4 266 Welll GOOOOOOLLLLEEEEEEEEE Gee! Love this swoosh I am on!
5/5 265.5 What a great Birthday Present... ALL 5's today just about 55 on May 5th and 5.5 ends the weight... LOL Need to do the pick 3 at the lottery!
5/6 266 But that is aok! ( I actually was good food wise yesterday!)
5/7 267 I found Lulu's lost lb!
5/8 266.5 oh gosh... I wonder how long that cake is gonna affect me
5/9 265.5 lost the 1st piece of cake weight... lets see what happens after the 2nd
5/10 269 WELL HELLO not a surprise... see what happens with 1 BIG slice of cake
5/11 267 Yeah lost 2 of the 3 1/2 gained whew,,, I envisioned it last night that I would have lost some.... MIND over MATTER (fat) LOL
5/12 265 LOST the last 1 1/2 from the cake and an extra 1/2 YIPEEE
5/13 265 still the same but aok
5/14 265 still STILL... but better than going up! Can't wait for the woosh

GW 261

Good Morning Wannaskipandlaugh I spent some time with the slim fast calculator (I don't do slim fast) and a BMI calculator in the past few days so I added a new ticker but didn't change my old one yet. I realized that I need to lose about 50 more pounds so I am 1/3 of the way to ultimate goal - I don't know why it is such a struggle for me to accept this and just keep moving on but it is. It was easier for me to accept adding up the pound lost moving forward than looking at an ultimate goal weight - I know this sounds crazy....Still committed to updating my first tracker when I get to 188. Still can't believe I got to 199 that seemed like a lofty goal!!! Oh and the slim fast calculator estimated about December and by my own calculations it will take 1 year since I started to get to where I ultimately want to be....

SW 271.5
5/2 269 Back up 1/2 lb
5/3 267
5/4 266 Welll GOOOOOOLLLLEEEEEEEEE Gee! Love this swoosh I am on!
5/5 265.5 What a great Birthday Present... ALL 5's today just about 55 on May 5th and 5.5 ends the weight... LOL Need to do the pick 3 at the lottery!
5/6 266 But that is aok! ( I actually was good food wise yesterday!)
5/7 267 I found Lulu's lost lb!
5/8 266.5 oh gosh... I wonder how long that cake is gonna affect me
5/9 265.5 lost the 1st piece of cake weight... lets see what happens after the 2nd
5/10 269 WELL HELLO not a surprise... see what happens with 1 BIG slice of cake
5/11 267 Yeah lost 2 of the 3 1/2 gained whew,,, I envisioned it last night that I would have lost some.... MIND over MATTER (fat) LOL
5/12 265 LOST the last 1 1/2 from the cake and an extra 1/2 YIPEEE
5/13 265 still the same but aok
5/14 265 still STILL... but better than going up! Can't wait for the woosh
5/15 264.5 alittle movement :) Yeah

GW 261


Hello Lulu.... I also did a calculator and put in my altimate final weight and it told me that if I ate 1800 calories a day (really?!) that I would make it there by Oct 2014... lol It seems so far away but I am also only eating about 1200-1400 calories a day so should be faster I hope. So no you are NOT crazy... I understand!! It is strange for me too to look ahead.... It kinda makes me feel like its forever.. I kinda like these challenges with a short term time frame More Comfy :) I can't wait to see what your weight is when you finally get to your scale... I am guessing 196.8 just a guess :)

Happy Thursday 199 - spent one week in Onederland!!! Getting excited to move on and lose a few more pounds before the end of this challenge!! Wannaskipandlaugh did you notice Jerseygyrl mentioned Walking Off the Pounds on one of the threads...I looked up online and found the videos - think I am going to make an investment!!!Bugs are in full force up here!!

SW 271.5
5/2 269 Back up 1/2 lb
5/3 267
5/4 266 Welll GOOOOOOLLLLEEEEEEEEE Gee! Love this swoosh I am on!
5/5 265.5 What a great Birthday Present... ALL 5's today just about 55 on May 5th and 5.5 ends the weight... LOL Need to do the pick 3 at the lottery!
5/6 266 But that is aok! ( I actually was good food wise yesterday!)
5/7 267 I found Lulu's lost lb!
5/8 266.5 oh gosh... I wonder how long that cake is gonna affect me
5/9 265.5 lost the 1st piece of cake weight... lets see what happens after the 2nd
5/10 269 WELL HELLO not a surprise... see what happens with 1 BIG slice of cake
5/11 267 Yeah lost 2 of the 3 1/2 gained whew,,, I envisioned it last night that I would have lost some.... MIND over MATTER (fat) LOL
5/12 265 LOST the last 1 1/2 from the cake and an extra 1/2 YIPEEE
5/13 265 still the same but aok
5/14 265 still STILL... but better than going up! Can't wait for the woosh
5/15 264.5 alittle movement Yeah
5/16 263.5 Very Happy :D

GW 261

Hello Lulu.... Walking is a good thing.... I was doing 10 miles a week and then hurt my ankle... and have been taking care of my parents place for 2 weeks now but I am starting back walking 2 1/2 miles 4 x's starting Sunday :) I cannot wait. I am just still alittle too heavy and out of shape to do power walking yet... but LS walkaway... I heard about that. Let me know Lulu what you think! :) and I wish your scale had moved again... but its still under 200 and that is just Marvelous!! Have a really nice day.

Happy Friday 199 again today!!

WannaskipandlaughWoooHooo!!to see the scale move for you!!! Congratulations!!! Sorry about your ankle - hope it does't bother you as you ramp up your walking again!!

SW 271.5
5/2 269 Back up 1/2 lb
5/3 267
5/4 266 Welll GOOOOOOLLLLEEEEEEEEE Gee! Love this swoosh I am on!
5/5 265.5 What a great Birthday Present... ALL 5's today just about 55 on May 5th and 5.5 ends the weight... LOL Need to do the pick 3 at the lottery!
5/6 266 But that is aok! ( I actually was good food wise yesterday!)
5/7 267 I found Lulu's lost lb!
5/8 266.5 oh gosh... I wonder how long that cake is gonna affect me
5/9 265.5 lost the 1st piece of cake weight... lets see what happens after the 2nd
5/10 269 WELL HELLO not a surprise... see what happens with 1 BIG slice of cake
5/11 267 Yeah lost 2 of the 3 1/2 gained whew,,, I envisioned it last night that I would have lost some.... MIND over MATTER (fat) LOL
5/12 265 LOST the last 1 1/2 from the cake and an extra 1/2 YIPEEE
5/13 265 still the same but aok
5/14 265 still STILL... but better than going up! Can't wait for the woosh
5/15 264.5 alittle movement Yeah
5/16 263.5 Very Happy
5/17 263.5 :)

GW 261

Hello Lulu and HAPPY FRIDAY to you :) I hope you do have a great day today and a nice weekend.. and I hope your scale budges again :)

I can't wait to start walking and thank you for your wishes on my ankle... It is doing better.. its funny... I think it was the orthotic sneakers that I bought that heart the ankle but helped my heal LOL..

Yahoo 198 this morning!!!! So glad I didn't have to wait until Monday or Tuesday to see a change on the scale!!! I'll feel so much better as I move lower into the 190s!!

SW 271.5
5/2 269 Back up 1/2 lb
5/3 267
5/4 266 Welll GOOOOOOLLLLEEEEEEEEE Gee! Love this swoosh I am on!
5/5 265.5 What a great Birthday Present... ALL 5's today just about 55 on May 5th and 5.5 ends the weight... LOL Need to do the pick 3 at the lottery!
5/6 266 But that is aok! ( I actually was good food wise yesterday!)
5/7 267 I found Lulu's lost lb!
5/8 266.5 oh gosh... I wonder how long that cake is gonna affect me
5/9 265.5 lost the 1st piece of cake weight... lets see what happens after the 2nd
5/10 269 WELL HELLO not a surprise... see what happens with 1 BIG slice of cake
5/11 267 Yeah lost 2 of the 3 1/2 gained whew,,, I envisioned it last night that I would have lost some.... MIND over MATTER (fat) LOL
5/12 265 LOST the last 1 1/2 from the cake and an extra 1/2 YIPEEE
5/13 265 still the same but aok
5/14 265 still STILL... but better than going up! Can't wait for the woosh
5/15 264.5 alittle movement Yeah
5/16 263.5 Very Happy
5/17 263.5 \
5/18 263 Happy Camper here (Weight wise)

GW 261

OH LULU I am so happy for you... the 200's are most definitly in your rear view mirror!! woo hoo!!

SW 271.5
5/2 269 Back up 1/2 lb
5/3 267
5/4 266 Welll GOOOOOOLLLLEEEEEEEEE Gee! Love this swoosh I am on!
5/5 265.5 What a great Birthday Present... ALL 5's today just about 55 on May 5th and 5.5 ends the weight... LOL Need to do the pick 3 at the lottery!
5/6 266 But that is aok! ( I actually was good food wise yesterday!)
5/7 267 I found Lulu's lost lb!
5/8 266.5 oh gosh... I wonder how long that cake is gonna affect me
5/9 265.5 lost the 1st piece of cake weight... lets see what happens after the 2nd
5/10 269 WELL HELLO not a surprise... see what happens with 1 BIG slice of cake
5/11 267 Yeah lost 2 of the 3 1/2 gained whew,,, I envisioned it last night that I would have lost some.... MIND over MATTER (fat) LOL
5/12 265 LOST the last 1 1/2 from the cake and an extra 1/2 YIPEEE
5/13 265 still the same but aok
5/14 265 still STILL... but better than going up! Can't wait for the woosh
5/15 264.5 alittle movement Yeah
5/16 263.5 Very Happy
5/17 263.5 \
5/18 263 Happy Camper here (Weight wise)
5/19 264 :(

GW 261

197 today!! - Went to a large party last night and stayed away from all indulgences although espinaca and chips were calling my name all night!!!!

Happy Monday!! I met my goal plus some already for this challenge!!! 8 pounds down since we started in April!! I wanted to lose 6 pounds during this challenge!! 196 this morning and we have 1 week to go!! On my planning calendar, I wanted to be at 188 by May 31st - I won't make it but I am closer than I was even a few weeks ago!!

SW 271.5
5/2 269 Back up 1/2 lb
5/3 267
5/4 266 Welll GOOOOOOLLLLEEEEEEEEE Gee! Love this swoosh I am on!
5/5 265.5 What a great Birthday Present... ALL 5's today just about 55 on May 5th and 5.5 ends the weight... LOL Need to do the pick 3 at the lottery!
5/6 266 But that is aok! ( I actually was good food wise yesterday!)
5/7 267 I found Lulu's lost lb!
5/8 266.5 oh gosh... I wonder how long that cake is gonna affect me
5/9 265.5 lost the 1st piece of cake weight... lets see what happens after the 2nd
5/10 269 WELL HELLO not a surprise... see what happens with 1 BIG slice of cake
5/11 267 Yeah lost 2 of the 3 1/2 gained whew,,, I envisioned it last night that I would have lost some.... MIND over MATTER (fat) LOL
5/12 265 LOST the last 1 1/2 from the cake and an extra 1/2 YIPEEE
5/13 265 still the same but aok
5/14 265 still STILL... but better than going up! Can't wait for the woosh
5/15 264.5 alittle movement Yeah
5/16 263.5 Very Happy
5/17 263.5 \
5/18 263 Happy Camper here (Weight wise)
5/19 264
5/20 265 really unhappy and no reason

GW 261

Lulu you are the bright spot in my day this morning. Gosh you are just going down down down.. and I am so happy for you! Proud of you!

196 this morning!!

Wannaskipandlaugh Right back at ya!! I am proud of you!! 43 pounds down - can't wait until I can say the same thing!! I really think you will see your body let go and head downdowndown!!!

This man I work with has been maintaining a 66 pound loss for 4 weeks - he weighs 214 - like me he stuggles with overeating if he goes off plan - that's the part of the journey I am most concerned with - how to maintain......

SW 271.5
5/2 269 Back up 1/2 lb
5/3 267
5/4 266 Welll GOOOOOOLLLLEEEEEEEEE Gee! Love this swoosh I am on!
5/5 265.5 What a great Birthday Present... ALL 5's today just about 55 on May 5th and 5.5 ends the weight... LOL Need to do the pick 3 at the lottery!
5/6 266 But that is aok! ( I actually was good food wise yesterday!)
5/7 267 I found Lulu's lost lb!
5/8 266.5 oh gosh... I wonder how long that cake is gonna affect me
5/9 265.5 lost the 1st piece of cake weight... lets see what happens after the 2nd
5/10 269 WELL HELLO not a surprise... see what happens with 1 BIG slice of cake
5/11 267 Yeah lost 2 of the 3 1/2 gained whew,,, I envisioned it last night that I would have lost some.... MIND over MATTER (fat) LOL
5/12 265 LOST the last 1 1/2 from the cake and an extra 1/2 YIPEEE
5/13 265 still the same but aok
5/14 265 still STILL... but better than going up! Can't wait for the woosh
5/15 264.5 alittle movement Yeah
5/16 263.5 Very Happy
5/17 263.5 \
5/18 263 Happy Camper here (Weight wise)
5/19 264
5/20 265 really unhappy and no reason
5/21 265 even madder!! ARGH

GW 261


Lulu you impress me sooo much. I am so very happy for you... About maintaining... yikes... I have at least a year to think about it.. but yeah... I know that I would like to ease my mind up a bit and not be as strict.... but maybe I do?! I know that when I am alittle less and more mobile so to speak (can sit on the ground and get up without Humpfing out loud lol) I will be exercising more. I know that muscle (even tho it weighs more) does burn calories alot more just to maintain itself... so that is just 1 thing I know I will be doing for the rest of my life... Walking (for sure) Zumba? Eliptical? swimming etc Lulu are there things that you are thinking of doing for yourself when you get to your desired weight?