Lose 5lb Challenge .... 43#
 

Alright ladies and gents ---- time for a new challenge!!! :carrot: It was a tight race in the last one, so let's get started and shed those pounds!!

This challenge is just as much, even more so, about encouraging one another and dropping those pounds. :grouphug:No matter what - we are all winners! Half a pound or 5 - you still weigh less than you did before! :yes::encore:

Let's go! Who's our next winner?? :dancer:

SW 324.0
GW 319.0 (Whoa - that's 1lb away from meeting my July 4th challenge!!!)

06/19 324.0

oh goody I'm getting in on the start of this one.... :carrot:

SW 264.6
GW 190


6/19 264.6

Woo Hoo Jessie! :D

Let's do it!

I coulda sworn I had posted here yesterday... I know I saw it... hhmmmm Disappearing posts I say!

I AM IN IN IN IN IN IN! LOL Lets go all! Race to the WIN! :)

SW 217.2
6/20 216.8 (-.4)

GW 212.2 WOOHOO!

SW 324.0
GW 319.0 (Whoa - that's 1lb away from meeting my July 4th challenge!!!)

06/19 324.0
06/20 322.8

SW 324.0
GW 319.0 (Whoa - that's 1lb away from meeting my July 4th challenge!!!)

06/19 324.0
06/20 322.8
06/21 322.8

Well yesterday sucked lol. 1956 calories and 28 carbs....issue? Lack of planning and impulse blueberries... lol A friend sent them to us and I have a weakness for blueberries and strawberries.

I still have a hard time calling that a cheat lol Even though it was. But oh well, no gain, and out of my system now lol

Ali... it must be in the air as I am up too... For no reason yesterday and today....well I had a Bad way with my taste buds and ate something I SHOULD Not have! boo! LOL Today WILL BE GOOD!

SW 217.2
6/20 216.8 (-.4)
6/21 217.8 (+1.0 :( )
6/22 217.8 Same sigh

GW 212.2 WOOHOO!

I was just a pig Sue!! lol

Normally I struggle to hit 1200 calories for the day and I blew past that and my total carbs.

Today I had like 900 lol


SW 324.0
GW 319.0 (Whoa - that's 1lb away from meeting my July 4th challenge!!!)

06/19 324.0
06/20 322.8
06/21 322.8
06/22 321.4

Hello Ladies! I'm afraid to weigh in after the weekend, but will try to muster the courage to do so tomorrow. :)

WTG Ali!!! Keep going girl!

Sue I see that 216! You will be back there tomorrow I can feel it!

I will be having a cheat today.....first time since I started. A very sweet older lady we know who just lost her husband asked if she could make us some sour dough bread.

I wanted to say no, but here in southern USA that's an insult lol And bless the poor sweet ladies heart she is trying to find things to fill her time.

So we accepted and will be eating it in all of its delciousness tonight with steak. I'm trying very hard to have as few carbs as possible today so I don't 100% wreck things.

But hubby and I will have a slice and then pass the loaf on to some friends so I don't eat the whole thing for breakfast lol

I have been so good for almost 2 months so I plan to enjoy this to its fullest and then move on. lol

Mara, its Ok. It happens :) All you can do is change going forward.

I could not do it.....could. not. lol

It is not worth what the scale will reflect tomorrow. I can't wat the bread....I want it....like severely bad....but then I know its like literally 3 days worth of carbs for a single.....scrumptious...buttery delicious piece....and I just can't sabbatoge my efforts so far. Darn it.

SW 324.0
GW 319.0 (Whoa - that's 1lb away from meeting my July 4th challenge!!!)

06/19 324.0
06/20 322.8
06/21 322.8
06/22 321.4
06/23 320.6
06/24 321.0

I still want that bread, and I'm still batteling myself over it lmao - geez.. ok, so apparently I still don't have full handle on my food addiction!

I literally opened the fridge (she said it needed to stay in the fridge or it will mold in a day or two) and stared at it --- I may have even drooled!!! HA!

But when I take it out to slice it and eat a piece, I can't bring myself to it - it's gotta get outta my house ASAP --- I have tunnel vision on this bread!



*** Also, I'm noticing participation is getting pretty low on this 5lb loss challengs --- after this one is over, do you guys think we should wait a bit before starting a new one?

Ali06 that is awesome!!! way to be super strong... :carrot: I am suffering a comeback from weakness and wish I had listened to my little voice instead of sabotaging a weeks worth of progress... oh well i'm back up an the wagon and again CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Jessie - it happens - we all fall off the wagon sometimes. But the important thing is you're back! And even better - it wasn't a month, or 6 months, or a year you fell off the wagon :)



I've had several people ask me how I've had so much will power and I honestly can't answer that lol It's not like this is the first time I've dieted and I had plenty of cheats and wagon falling then - if not I wouldn't be where I am now -- I just got to such an awful place in April and after a month of mental torture wondering if I could fit in a seat on a charter bus for my daughter's filed trip I just decided I've had enough. I'm sick of my life being negativley impacted because I can't get a handle on what I stuff in my face.

Maybe it's because I had got so disgusted I dunno --- and I'm not under any illusion that I'll always overcome the temptation --- but I am also the type person when I really make up my mind on something, that's pretty much it. I was just fed up with it all - with feeling and looking miserable, with not being able to sit down in my pants or tie my shoes -- being too out of shape to go on my favorite hunting trips, and having to drop my defensive shooter classes b/c I couldn't physically keep up. I hated everything I had become and was so angry at myself for allowing it.

So everytime I'm faced with a cheat, all those thoughts and feelings come to the forefront of my mind and no matter how much I even want the cheat, I can't bring myself to do it because I know how horrible I felt prior to starting Atkins and I swore to myself I'd never feel that way again.

Once I get under 300 I just hope I don't forget that! lol

Ali you keep going! I would go ahead and give the bread away. No reason to torture yourself with looking at it even though you know you are not going to eat it. LOL

Jessie, I am getting back in the saddle too. I did really good and lost the 54 pounds, but for months now I have really just been maintaing. Which is good, but I really want to lose the rest. Just hang in there you can do this!

I did weigh and I am up a little but maybe it is still a little water weight.

Sw: 244.2
Gw: 239.2

How is everyone doing?

Down just a little today, but it is TOM. I did get a surgery date of 7/24/14. Have an appointment with the doctor doing the surgery on the 10th and an appointment with the hospital on the 21st.

Pretty nervous about the whole thing, but ready to feel better. :)

Sw: 244.2
Cw: 244.0
Gw: 239.2

Hello!
I have not checked in for a few days. Ali- Congrats on another win! You are an inspiration.

Mara- I am glad you got the surgery date, although I am sure it makes it a little more real and therefore a little more nerve-wracking.

I have been above my total net carb goal, but not by a lot. As a result, I am holding steady while working out. I usually gain when working out, so I see this as a win. Although, I would really love to magically lose! We have been out of town, or had out of town visitors every weekend since mid May. This continues until mid August. My goal is to stay at 169, but still run 3-5 times per week until this ends and then get serious.

I hope everyone has a great day!

Mara - I'm glad you got your surgery scheduled. I know it's nerve wracking but I'm sure all will be fine! :)

Traveler - staying even half way on target when you have lots of company is a huge win! You're doing great - Maintaining is not a defeat!

I finally got to go the doc today and all my tests came back normal so she started me on the pill to help get me regulated. So hoping that will start ASAP lol


SW 324.0
GW 319.0 (Whoa - that's 1lb away from meeting my July 4th challenge!!!)

06/19 324.0
06/20 322.8
06/21 322.8
06/22 321.4
06/23 320.6
06/24 321.0 (TOM started)
06/25 320.4

Which TOM is here, arrived yesterday, so I think that's making this weight a little more stubborn lol -- I can't wait until that's just 1x a month instead of 3 or 4 lol

Mara.. I am glad you have your surgery scheduled... Now you can look forward to feeling better in a few weeks! :) and I will be holding your hand as that same week 7/22 - I have my first Dermatologist apt as this spot on my arm is very alarming (Had it for 5+ years and everyone said not to worry bout it as it turns black then fades away). I heard on a news program yesterday that this might be very serious.. so getting a look see 7/22...

I am going to watch and read you all do well on this challenge as I have had a bad mental week and an "I don't care" attitude which I am fighting really hard (Other things like a friend moving for good, Boss not following thru with a job that I brought in for a friend who is now mad at ME, and loneliness).... Just a bad week.... I will join in on the next one once I get some of these 7+ lbs gained off...

SO GO GO GO GO Girls! shed those lbs :)

Traveler awesome job with the exercise!!!

Ali I think you might win this one again!

Sue I will be there with you too. Definitley keep us updated on your arm. I am sorry you are having a bad week. I am sure your friend is just upset and will realize that the job situation is not your fault. There are no guarantees, and things happen. You were being a good friend and trying to help them. Maybe you could see if there is a walking group in your area. That would be a great way to meet like minded people. I know your walking friend will be back next week, but that way you can walk and talk to other people and keep motivated even when he is not available. And he could possible join too. :)

I am ready for the surgery so I can feel better, but it is making me nervous and scared. And boy is it expensive. Everyone wants so much money up front. :( I am up today, but hoping it is from TOM.

Sw: 244.2
Cw: 244.8
Gw: 239.2

Mara... sending you a BIG HUG!

Ali.. WIn this baby already..I will play along.. but I have TOO much to lose.. well.. maybe I need this kick in the GUT! LOL

SW 217.2
6/20 216.8 (-.4)
6/21 217.8 (+1.0 )
6/22 217.8 Same sigh
6/28 223.4 (+6.2 total) I would loved the "SAME" LOL Gotta get there!!!!!

GW 212.2 WOOHOO!

SW 217.2
6/20 216.8 (-.4)
6/21 217.8 (+1.0 )
6/22 217.8 Same sigh
6/28 223.4 (+6.2 total) I would loved the "SAME" LOL Gotta get there!!!!!
6/29 220.8 (+3.6 total over start weight) 8.6 to go! LOL

GW 212.2 WOOHOO!

Gosh.. where is everyone? and here you all were posting when I hid for a few days... I come back and everyone disappears.. I swear I swear I take a shower and brush my teeth every day! lol

SW 217.2
6/20 216.8 (-.4)
6/21 217.8 (+1.0 )
6/22 217.8 Same sigh
6/28 223.4 (+6.2 total) I would loved the "SAME" LOL Gotta get there!!!!!
6/29 220.8 (+3.6 total over start weight) 8.6 to go! LOL
6/30 221.2 (+4.0 total over start weight) 9.0 lbs to go sigh

GW 212.2 WOOHOO!

SW 324.0
GW 319.0 (Whoa - that's 1lb away from meeting my July 4th challenge!!!)

06/19 324.0
06/20 322.8
06/21 322.8
06/22 321.4
06/23 320.6
06/24 321.0 (TOM started)
06/25 320.4
06/28 318.6

Sue here I am. My TOM are rough with these fibroids, so I sleep and eat a lot. Unfortunetly. LOL

Ali you won!!!! Yay!!!

I totally want to get in on this if you guys want to start another round. :carrot:

ALI :congrat: to you! WOO HOO! You WON! Start a new thread!

Mara.. I am so sorry you are still feeling that icky... SOON you won't! Yep SOON!!