4th of July Challenge
 

Starting the next challenge - Memorial Day to Independence Day - roughly 6 weeks - I'm starting at 194 and based on a 1.5 pound weekly average loss have set a goal of 9 pounds. I'm focusing on 185!!

OK,,,, Scale.. the game is ON!! lol 6 weeks looking forward to what I will be weighing (alot less than today!!) YEAH BABY!!!

SW 261.5
GW 250
BUT I would declare from the roof tops if I squeek into the 240'S!!

Oh this is perfect for me! I have a conference starting July 5th that I would love to be a little lighter for! I just lose so slowly, though. I'd love to be 155, but honestly would be delighted to be out of the 160's

Starting weight 164.4
Goal Weight 155

Welcome Nona... :) Even losing alittle is still losing weight :) and I bet you might just surprise yourself and lose more than you think! May your scale treat you nicely! as we hope and believe the same for ourselves :) Can't wait to see your first posting I bet it is going to make you happy!

Welcome Nona - so glad you joined us for this challenge!! Checking in on the longer challenges keeps me on track - "eyes on the prize"!! The more the merrier!!

Happy Tuesday Wanaskipandlaugh!! Wow you are going to get to 50 lbs off during this challenge and a new decade!!

Holding at 194 and I can't weigh until Friday this week but I will check in!!

Holding steady is a good thing especially after a Holiday weekend. Did you share your Potato salad? :) Hope you had a good time!

SW 261.5
5/28 261 (-.5) I'll take it!

GW 250

Oh yea I am hoping to be in a new decade by this weekend? June 1st? or sooner :)

Hi! I'd like to join!

SW: 183
6/3: 180.8 (-2.2, 7.8 to go)
GW: 173

If by some chance I get into the 160s, I'll be screaming and shouting and telling everyone :lol:

Welcome JRP2689!!!

Happy Wednesday!! Can't weigh today but ate on plan and will continue the same for today!! Boy is broccoli good!!!...just kidding - forced myself to eat it at dinner last night - I usually like it but it was overcooked!! When I get home - I think I'll make a crustless broccoli/cheddar quiche over the weekend!!

Wannaskipandlaugh The faux potato salad stayed home but the low carb dip went to the party!! I felt really good about the outfit I wore to work yesterday - the second outfit from about 6 weeks ago that I finally had the confidence to wear!!

SW 261.5
5/28 261 (-.5) I'll take it!
5/29 262 sad Sue... but tooo much cheese yesterday!

GW 250

Lulu... :) Cool about the outfit...and a good thing you wore it as it will become too big soon enough and then you couldn't :) Have people been saying anything to you about your newer look and body? Me... no... But that is ok... I know I am slimmer and my clothes are getting really big on me :)

:welcome: JRP!

Im gonna join you ladies on this holiday challenge =)

SW: 202.5
GW: 192

SW 261.5
5/28 261 (-.5) I'll take it!
5/29 262 sad Sue... but tooo much cheese yesterday!
5/30 262 still sad sad Sue but oh well... it is what it is... better tomorrow!

GW 250

Hey Christine =) Very Glad you joined us on this longer journey! :)

I'd like to join and hopefully stick to it!

SW- 187
GW- 175

Welcome lash0rty!!!

Happy Friday!! Back home and finally got to weigh - looking at 194 which is better than where I started in January - some weeks I struggle more with portion control than others and this was one of those weeks.

Wannaskipandlaugh Remember you are in a better place than where you started!!! Keep on going - this updownupdown thing will turn into a downdowndown thing!!!! I just know it - look at your numbers - You have come soooo far already!!!!!

Welcome Lashorty!!!! Come on in!!

Lulu you are a dear heart.. Thank you for the encouragement. :) I appreciate it very much... and I did get a forwards hitch today... Thanks to you!! :)

Hey Christine and LRP how are you guys doing today?

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!! Weekend is only hours away!!!!!!

SW 261.5
5/28 261 (-.5) I'll take it!
5/29 262 sad Sue... but tooo much cheese yesterday!
5/30 262 still sad sad Sue but oh well... it is what it is... better tomorrow!
5/31 261.5 back to the start but much better than yesterday!

GW 250

Welcome lashorty! And congrats on your loss sue!!! I see big losses coming for you this week!

SW: 202.5
CW: 201
GW: 192


5/29: 202.5
5/30: 202
5/31: 201

Happy Saturday!! - Holding at 194 - I know I'll see results; I just don't know when!!! For me it's all about the average weight loss because as you can see sometimes the daily news isn't so exciting!!!

20 weeks of Atkins and besides losing slower than last time my new observation has to do with the quality of my hair. The last time I lost 50 pounds much faster but my already thin hair really paid the price - this time my hair seems to be fine so far - as I am losing slower and I am eating better nutritionally.

SW 261.5
5/28 261 (-.5) I'll take it!
5/29 262 sad Sue... but tooo much cheese yesterday!
5/30 262 still sad sad Sue but oh well... it is what it is... better tomorrow!
5/31 261.5 back to the start but much better than yesterday!
6/1 260.5 new month Happy Sue LOLOLOL

GW 250

Christine... you dropped some of that water too ... WooHoo for you! :) Can't wait for that 1** :)

Lulu... Still in a holding pattern... That tho is still good... It did not go up. Its the Roller Coaster that gets arghy sometimes... You have maintained and I think your body is just gathering itself to let more go! I am also so glad about your hair holding steady this time around. I have been shedding.. but I think that that is summer shed... I take ALOT of vitamins and my hair is thicker than it was 5 years ago.. Even the girl who cuts my hair can't believe how thick.... :)

Happy Saturday to you all!!!!

I thought for sure I'd see something today - my 18W jeans seemed so loose yesterday and my shirt too....waiting.waiting.waiting.

Lulu - I TOTALLY relate to that feeling of thinking you lost and then seeing you didnt but you're clothes being looser has gotta feel good, right? =) Im sure the scale will move soon!


SW: 202.5
CW: 200
GW: 192


5/29: 202.5
5/30: 202
5/31: 201
6/1: 200
6/2: 200

SW 261.5
5/28 261 (-.5) I'll take it!
5/29 262 sad Sue... but tooo much cheese yesterday!
5/30 262 still sad sad Sue but oh well... it is what it is... better tomorrow!
5/31 261.5 back to the start but much better than yesterday!
6/1 260.5 new month Happy Sue LOLOLOL
6/2 260.5 Holding TOO!!

GW 250

OH NO we are all holding and stalling (Not using the P word!!!!) LOL
But I feel thinner too... my clothes are alittle loser (got to move my bra exender over again.. can almost get rid of it totally!!!

Lulu and Christine... TOMORROW that scale will show us love Today we show ourselves LOVE!!! :) :hug: to you both!

Hello everyone! I'm a weekly weigher, otherwise I get so frustrated with the ups and downs and get discouraged. That being said, I've been watching and cheering you all on from the sidelines.

I am down by 1.6 this week. I'm encouraged.

I got a whipped cream maker for my birthday and it is so nice to have. I've also been conditioning for my trip to NYC in July by taking longer walks. Also started up my T-Tapp again. Now to get my dance chops back! :belly:

Nona
5/26/2013 - 164.4
6/2/2013 - 162.8

Way to go Nona!!! Very nice loss!! :)

What's T-Tapp? I think I saw something of that on PBS... But not sure... Is it fun?

Thanks!

T-Tapp is an exercise program developed by Teresa Tapp.

There is a basic 15 minute routine she designed for folks with chronic illnesses. I do that one. There is also a Total Work out which expands on that and is 45 minutes long. It hits all major muscle groups, encourages lymphatic flow, helps balance etc. Plus other variations. She has a bunch of videos. You can find stuff on youtube and there is also a website and a forum.

I have hypothyroid and celiac disease and several other autoimmune illnesses plus I am on the other side of 60 now, so this little workout kind of keeps things going without being too much for me. My mom and sister also do it. Packs a punch for only 15 minutes.

THank you for the welcome ladies.

I was afraid to weigh myself this morning because I had a really late dinner last night and it felt super heavy in my stomach. But I jumped on the scale anyway

5/30/13- 187
6/02/13- 184

GW- 175

I know it's a little late, but I hope it's okay if I join in! I started Atkins on friday at 181 so today is only day 3. I'll weigh in the morning and update here :)

SW 181
GW 170

Dear 194 - I like you but I'd like to start seeing 193 - Sincerely, Lulu NH!!

Happy Monday!! I think my scale is broken...just kidding!!!Trying to find the humor in a stall but I am having trouble locating it!!! I'm eliminating nuts for now - maybe too many calories??

Happierme - Onederland is coming for you!!

Wannaskipandlaugh Going in the right direction and almost rid of the bra extender!!! WOW!! that is wonderful!!!!!

Nona Yahoo!! 1.6 is awesome!!!

Lash0rty Nice progress!!

Welcome NavyMommy It's never to late to join!!!

Woohoo!! Weighed in this morning at 175.8! I haven't seen the 175's in I don't know how long!!

SW 181
CW 175.8
GW 170

SW 261.5
5/28 261 (-.5) I'll take it!
5/29 262 sad Sue... but tooo much cheese yesterday!
5/30 262 still sad sad Sue but oh well... it is what it is... better tomorrow!
5/31 261.5 back to the start but much better than yesterday!
6/1 260.5 new month Happy Sue LOLOLOL
6/2 260.5 Holding TOO!!
6/3 260 Well finally moving sortof LOL HOPE it MOVES MORE!!

GW 250

Lulu..... This is a nicer pause. its UNDER 200!!!! :) It won;t last NO WAY!! You wil will have a nice woosh I know you will!

LashOrty... Wow... you are doing AWESOME.. :woohoo: For you!!

Navymommy SHAZAAAMMMM That 1st week is just an awesome week.. It shows how well you are doing too... as some of that was fat... WOO Hoo. can't wait for your next weigh in!

Nona and Sherriff Christine... Hope all is well for you both this sunny and happy Monday!

2.2 lbs lost last week, making me 180.8. I was really hoping to break out of the 180s this week but there's always next week. It's my fault for cheating a little bit last week. Still have 7.8 lbs until I reach my goal for July 4th but hopefully it can be done!

Thank you ladies.. I have a question.. Can diet soda stall me?

JRP... GOOD for you and yes you have 5 weeks to get to your goal.. I really think you can!!!

LashOrty.... yep... anything with artificial sweetners hurt alittle... I would say to not drink too many Diet Sodas a day... Drink more water... That really does help!!

Thanks for the kind words Wannaskipandlaugh Struggling today - retaining water and don't want to report a crappy number......but I am still checking in - not quite enjoying the journey but know I don't want to go back to 24W jeans...for real!!

JRP - Nice loss!! You will reach your goal!!

Lash0rty - About diet soda.....less is more!! I agree with increasing water!!

Not happy today...... gained 2 lbs.. and not posting... I hope it goes away... I am sorry Lulu... maybe you and I caught the same "bug" of a scale reading :( Just alittle discouraged.... I know its just water but I was hoping for a better week after last week. But saving grace is my measuring tomorrow (I do it everymonth on the 5th from when I started in January)... I already know that I am down more inches.... So that in itself helps the mind!!!!

Wishing all a very nice and pleasant day!

News Flash: Pity Party Over!! - Big girl pants are on!!! 1st horrible day in a long time yesterday but I really should have owned it - just like the rest of the journey. Reporting 195 today and still feeling super bloated....time to keep marching downward!!

Wannaskipandlaugh Totally feeling your pain!!! I hope today is better for you and I can't wait to hear how many inches you have lost.

Thankful for the support of this forum - It helps me to stay on track - I WANT 150 and maintenance!! Eyes on the prize!!!

:woohoo: Lulu!!!! Good for you!! Glad your scale moved... the woosh fairy is visiting you and I am glad that Elvis is sharing her! :) You deserve it!!!!

I am down 1 of the 2 lbs I gained.. But I had hoped to be in the 250's this week. WELL I gotta do it yes I do....

Time to measure!!!!

SW 261.5
5/28 261 (-.5) I'll take it!
5/29 262 sad Sue... but tooo much cheese yesterday!
5/30 262 still sad sad Sue but oh well... it is what it is... better tomorrow!
5/31 261.5 back to the start but much better than yesterday!
6/1 260.5 new month Happy Sue LOLOLOL
6/2 260.5 Holding TOO!!
6/3 260 Well finally moving sortof LOL HOPE it MOVES MORE!!
6/4 NOT POSTING
6/5 261 back down alittle I should be in the 250's!!!! :(

GW 250

SW 261.5
5/28 261 (-.5) I'll take it!
5/29 262 sad Sue... but tooo much cheese yesterday!
5/30 262 still sad sad Sue but oh well... it is what it is... better tomorrow!
5/31 261.5 back to the start but much better than yesterday!
6/1 260.5 new month Happy Sue LOLOLOL
6/2 260.5 Holding TOO!!
6/3 260 Well finally moving sortof LOL HOPE it MOVES MORE!!
6/4 NOT POSTING
6/5 261 back down alittle I should be in the 250's!!!!
6/6 260 oh gotta get into the 250's OH YES I DO!

GW 250

Well I did see inches lost on my measuring yesterday 1 month from 5/5 I have lost 3 7/8 total inches.. ( I just measure right sides - calf, thigh.hips,waist.chest.upper arm and neck) So I am happy... My underwear is baggier today... so I KNOW I am loosing LOLOLOL Just wish the scale would show it..


HOPE everyone has a good day and a good weigh in today!

1.9.5. still very bloated and rumbly - c'est la vie!! Week 21 almost complete!!

WannaskipandlaughWoo Hoo for you!!!!! Can't wait to be able to tell you I'm making progress again too!!

Oh Lulu you will make progress... Its been a week now.. So I am thinking that Saturday night - Sunday morning your scale will be DOWN!!!! That's my statement for the world to hear... and I am going to be 258 by Sunday... I am stating that too and telling my dear ole (excuse me for being new agey here) Guardian Spirits to help me shut my mouth and eat on plan and MOVE.. LOLOLOL They do whisper very loud... except I must ignore it sometimes :)

Scale is not moving.....but I am going to gain 8 plus pounds today - my new nephew is being delivered this morning!!!! Happy Friday!!!

OH wow... a new baby? You are going to be an Aunt? That is just wonderful... I think the Happy Fairy is going to bless you! Oh I hope that the delivery is easy peasy. Congratulations Lulu

I also have to appologize 2 days ago I was rushed and I had thought that your post said you had finally lost and I saw that you had gained.. and I congratulated you... I am a dufus head... I am so sorry.... BUT that means that the woosh fairy will visit you!!!

Oh hugs of joy for you and your family today tho... :) Very sweet and I am very happy for you!!!!