Cheryl-good for you for keeping the focus on being healthy and having fun and not on the numbers. I hope I can do that when I hit a plateau.
FB, I love the photos, thanks for sharing. You look awesome! Pictures like that are so motivating to me. I really appreciate them.
Sgirl, woo hoo on fitting into the dress. I'm just starting to fit into my clothes from last summer. Still a tad tight, but I can zip the jeans up. I'm glad you got the compliments that you deserved after all that hard work.
I had a 'girls day' today and ate like there was no tomorrow. I do this once a month with my best friend and was really looking forward to it. The problem is, I feel horrible now. Not emotional horrible, but physically ill. To much sugar and grease and it's so icky. The cool thing was, I couldn't eat as much as I could at the beginning of the summer. Something major is changing if I can't fit as much food inside me and if the planned binge just doesn't feel good anymore. I don't want to give up indulging myself on my 'girls day' but I think next month I'll have to tone it way down. Live and learn! And cry tomorrow when I get back on that scale. But I was prepared for that, so I am not going to beat myself up.
I weighed in this morning and have lost another pound so I'm well pleased about that. So that gives me 8.5 pounds towards the challenge. 8.5/10
Cheryl, you've got a great attitude about the plateau. You'll be surprised when you finally step back on the scales. And all that work getting the produce ready to freeze can be a workout in itself.
Cdiem, yep, your tummy is not used to being overloaded with rich foods anymore. Next month you'll have to eat salad and lighter foods like there is no tomorrow. Maybe you and your friend can find another activity to do to supplement the eating so you won't feel compelled to sit and eat for such a long time. You know let's eat this quick so we can get to our next activity kind of thing.
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Morning, ladies!
Cdiem, thanks for the encouragement. It's a little bizarre going without the scale after several months of watching it so closely, but overall, it's a relief not to have to look at that same 2-3 lb range on a daily basis. I've experienced the same thing with the food. I'd been eating OP for many months, then started the BFL, and tried out the "free day" (for food). I can handle off plan foods occasionally, like one meal, but I can't pack it away, or go all day eating off plan...it just makes me feel sick to my stomach. I tried it two weeks in a row (the free day), and think it's just too much. Yesterday was my "free day" again, and I just had one off-plan meal, since my boy wanted to go to his favorite restaurant for dinner, but I had a much smaller portion, so I wouldn't get sick. Too many starchy carbs just don't sit well with me now, since I have not been eating them regularly.
Isabella, congratulations on another pound!
Lifting day for me. Feel like going to the Y today..so I'd better get ready and go!
Jammy/Cheryl, really quick cause I have to head off to a birthday party... I think it's a wise decision. You do a wonderful job regardless of the scale's feedback. There's no need to use it right now to witness those same 2-3 pounds as you said, because it isn't validating your hard work. Your body composition is changing for the better, sizes moving down, strength increasing. I agree it's a great choice to focus on the other accomplishments.
More for everyone later. I PROMISE! Off to party it up.
The party was fun. I ate beforehand as the hostess is this great Paula Dean fanatic type of cook, and just noshed on raw veggies while there. Worked perfect for me.
Sgirl- WOW on the dress! You know, that's happened to me a lot through these weight loss adventures, I'll show no scale loss, but fit into new sizes. Honestly, I like the new sizes better! Isn't it ridiculous how you have to prove yourself in some workplaces? Don't worry, things will get better. You're so awesome you're making them act insecure and ugly.
Thanks so much cdiem! I always get so nervous about posting photos. I don't know why, I love everyone else doing it. I'm so freaking critical of myself. Sounds like you're making great progress in terms of changing your foods! Isn't it funny how the foods we used to relish now make us sick as ****?
Great job retiredone! Only a measly peasly 1.5 pounds to go. Doesn't it feel great?
Off to swim. It's the last day our city's public pool is open. It'll be a good workout day as I've already put a 85 minutes on the crossramp/elliptical thingy.
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FB, I see you're at 100 lbs lost...amazing! Thanks for the reply to my post, too...that helps!
I've been having more fun with my workouts since I ditched the scale, but have not been getting them in every day. I do good for 3 or 4 days in a row, then have busy day or whatever that happens, and miss my workout. I don't feel like beating myself up about it, but would rather be getting a workout in six days a week. I'm thinking a new challenge for myself will be to go four weeks in a row without missing a workout. I need something I can measure, some kind of goal to shoot for, you know? On the weight loss front, I'm really starting to think I may be closer to my "ideal" weight than I thought. Maybe not, but I'm getting really close to the sizes of clothing I was hoping to fit into, and all the bodyparts look pretty good to me except some fat still on my upper arms and around the middle. Overall, not bad, though, so I think if I can just get my workouts on track, the rest of the fat will come off and things will tighten up with the weight lifting. I can be happy with just fitting into normal sizes and being able to do what I want to do...I don't need the six pack abs, lol.
Had an NSV, sort of, the other day. First scooter run of the season for the dogs, since the weather has been cooler. Heading up a hill with my little red dog, Gracie, I hopped off to run, and I realised I could run up the hill, all the way, without getting out of breath...it was great! Now, I've been running a while, so that shouldn't have been a surprise, but I hadn't been on a scooter since I became a runner, so I still had that old mental block of "oh no, here comes a hill, better get off and walk!" Being able to run hills with the scooter (so the dog can keep running, rather than having to slow so I could walk up the hill) was one of my original goals when I started losing weight. Anyway, it was great to see that achieved!
I'm off to the Y. Going to play around on the legs machines in the free weight room today, have fun, and then I think I'll hit the elliptical after...haven't done that in a while. Errands will be on the way home, for a few groceries and dog food, maybe will sneak in a little Xmas shopping if they have what I'm looking for. Been working at the Xmas list all year, a little at a time, and just have my son, nephew and stockings to shop for, then I'll be done!
I made my labor day goal today, which is especially exciting because- even though it's only by a .5 lb- I'm in the 140's now. I'm going to go work out now!
Layri, congrats on making the labour day goal!
Isabella, way to go on the weight loss!!
FB, cdiem, Isabella and Jammy, thanks for all the kind words about my dress and the job. So far my 2nd week has been much better as I am really avoiding all the politics and just doing my job, which I love very much.
Jammy, I think you are right about puting the scale away and shooting for a more tangible goal. I find that staying OP has been almost too easy for me, because I think I am justifying my going off plan moments, and I am looking at the same weight everyday.
So far no scale movement, staying OP, but on the TOM so maybe that has something to do with it. I think next challenge I am going to try to get up in the morning and work out b4 work as working out afterwards, I think I am just too tired to put in a really good effort!
See everyone later!
Yeah Jammy- I did lose 100 pounds! Yesterday! It was invigorating to say the least. I was one bad motha yesterday, oh yeah.
I too set workout goals. For instance, this month I committed to exercising every day, since I was so close to that big milestone and am in a Biggest Loser's contest with my friends (cash is a nice motivation). So far so good, knock on wood. So yeah, I think goals for workouts are great.
I'll bet you are close to your ideal weight/composition. Strength training changes our bodies so much - there's no way to figure out a 'prefect' number. Just the right size for ourselves.
Cool on the dog scootering achievement! Running uphill is great! And cool on the legs workout. I LOVE lower body workouts and cannot figure out for the life of me why guys aren't into it. I see all of these top heavy boys at the gym on toothpick legs. Give me strong legs any day. I love the awfulness of the glute press, it sucks so good.
Layri- look at you! You've come so far sweet thang! You've exceeded your original goal and are continuing on to new realms. You rock my socks! I did the same thing yesterday, met my first goal and celebrated exercising. That's great!
Sgirl- TOM sucks. Don't make me want mint chocolate again - puhleaze! You're doing something better than seeing new numbers on the scale - you're sticking with this regardless and that, to me is winning the biggest challenge of them all. Keep at it - your body will bow to biology. I wish I could do morning workouts. I'm a late afternoon and evening girl myself. I just slam some espresso shots to re energize.
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Good morning, all!
WTG, Layri and FB on the weight loss!
I went to the Y yesterday...did about 30 mins of leg stuff in the weight room, including a new personal best on my deadlift (!), then did 20 mins on the elliptical. I could have done more, but I'm trying to get the Y time pared down. I was in and out in an hour, including a quick shower, so I was happy with that. Skating tonight for my "cardio". Might do something with weights today, though, and abs, since I didn't do those yesterday.
Hi folks -- I've been off-net for over a week. Down a pound for the last two weeks -- not much progress but I didn't realize it was TOM sneaking up on me. So hopefully I'll see a few more lbs down by the end of the week.
Without the net, I found out that boredom eating is a real demon of mine! I fought big battles each day to stay within my range. I love browsing 3fc to get inspired and the time just flies...
Congrats on meeting your Labor Day goal, Layri!
Wow FB -- I hope you are super proud of yourself!!!
Jammy - it's awesome that you met one of your original fitness goals!
Sgirl -- Hope you see some good progress after your so-called "friend" leaves!
Congrats, Isabella, on another pound gone!
And congrats to everyone else making progress or trying!
Hi everyone. I have been reading this thread but not posting. I suck at shout outs. But I wanted to say, way to go! to everyone who has already made their Labour Day goals and to those of us still working on it: You can do it!
I think I may have made mine, but I won't know until I try those pants on, the day of. Here's hoping.
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Just checking in... Eating is on-plan, have been exercising every day since Tuesday (when I decided to get my act together on that), feeling good. Skating tonight. Hoping for a decent DJ this time...last Weds the music was so bad, we could hardly get any dancing in...grr. Business is busy this weekend, but I'm hoping to be able to check in. Good luck to all of you on meeting your Labor Day goal, if you're not there already!
Weighed in this morning and could hardly believe my eyes. I lost 2.5 pounds so that puts me 1 pound over my goal. I didn't do anything different this week and was hoping I'd at least lose my one usual pound.
It seems as if everyone is at goal or getting close to it. Congratulations to everyone for their hard work these past few weeks. I've really enjoyed reading the thread and it's spurred me on.
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Isabella, you are losing like crazy! That is awesome! WTG on blowing by your LD goal!
I brought my scale in today, so it can get settled at room temp, because tomorrow I want to weigh in, and see how I did toward my LD goal. My original goal was to hit 191, which would be an "overweight" BMI for my height. I really don't feel like I'm "obese" at this weight, but still, it's a milestone I've been aiming for, so I want to see if I'm getting closer.
Lifting legs and abs was last night, jogging this afternoon or tonight, depending how the day goes.
Hey, we haven't discussed what the next challenge will be. Everybody okay with Halloween? That would give us enough time for a decent challenge, then about the same amount of time to Christmas. How cool will it be to show off the weight loss to the relatives this year?
Maybe you and your friend can find another activity to do to supplement the eating so you won't feel compelled to sit and eat for such a long time. You know let's eat this quick so we can get to our next activity kind of thing.
Thanks for the reply to my post, too...that helps!
I'm going to go work out now! 
I have been reading this thread but not posting. I suck at shout outs. But I wanted to say, way to go! to everyone who has already made their Labour Day goals and to those of us still working on it: You can do it! 
