I can't seem to understand the scale??? As I said on Friday, it was 190.6...and now it's back up to 192.0??? It did this the week before last where I got down to 191 and then it slowly crept back up to 193 over the next 2-3 days and stayed at 193 for 3 days then started going back down...WHAT THE HECK??? I bought the freakin digital so that I could see little moves like this, but it's driving me crazy!! Maybe I should just try to weigh my self every Monday since that my official WI day? However, I am "supposed" to have my TOM this week...if it comes. I went off the pill 3 wks ago so this is my 4th week off & should start...but before I started the pill, I was never regular so we'll see...I guess I can hope the weight is pre-TOM lol

If 190.6 wasn't a true weight, then it's gonna be hard hitting 185...but I'm still gonna try!!! :o) Glad to see everyone back from the Tgiving challenge AND all the newbies! STAY STRONG THROUGH ALL THE TEMPTATION THIS SEASON BRINGS!!!! :o)

Hope I'm not too late to join!
 

I like the idea of mini goals. I think it will help me to stay on track better.

I want to do some form of cardio 3+ times per week
I want to weight train at least twice a week.

I would like to weigh at or below 145 by Christmas, so that would mean losing a minimum of 5 pounds. I can do it.......





but......



I need to quit eating so many treats!!!! I am a candy/cookie/ice cream fiend. I eat multiple treats nearly every day, and I need to stop! Today I've had a small chocolate chip cookie, and that's going to be it. I don't need anymore sweets today! It also doesn't help that I will be on my period within the week.

I want to make a ticker, but I'm not sure if I have enough posts.

Count me in. I'd like to lose 6 pounds by Christmas. I think it can be done. I also want to go to the gym more consistently. It's hard in my line of work this time of year... but I really need to go at least 3 times a week.

As of today, I'm 188. I'm aiming for <185. Conservative, but with all the Christmas parties etc. in the next few weeks, I'm not going to set myself up for failure.

Of course, if I were to blow that out of the water, that wouldn't be a bad thing...

Checking in for the first week. Down 3lbs this week, which I'm totally thankful for because I had bad TOM this week. Moving on... :) Hope everyone has a good week!!

I might be a little late on this but count me in. I'd like to lose 4-5 pounds by Christmas and during the break I'd like to go to the gym every other day. That's my goal.

I've been lurking on this site for a while and now I think it's time to join in and challenge myself (need the accountability!). I'd like to lose 5lbs by Christmas, which is reasonable assuming I can avoid Friday donuts and bagels at the office, and get off my butt consistently. Easier said than done, hence the necessity of a challenge!

Could I join you?

I need a group to join so I feel like I have something I am working towards and I feel accountable.

I would like to lose 3 pounds by Dec. 25th. I am TRYING to follow the 4 Day Diet plan but I am also counting calories. I will only be enjoying Christmas goodies at Christmas! I am sterting at 227 pounds.

thanks Lori :) I do need it :jig:

I did better than yesterday but hope to do better tomorrow than I did today.

kellost~Sounds great~YOU CAN DO IT!!

elaine19~come on 180's~YOU CAN DO IT!!


jendiet~great attitude!!! We all have some days we goof a little But your staying focused & Ready to do better next time...Staying determined as you are doing is the key!! I am proud of you.


KDM322 ~Our weight flucuates from time to time. I always claim the lowest weight I see And sometimes I do not see that weight again for a week or 2....I stay on Plan (other than Thanksgiving day) & Still have days of 2 pounds or so difference..Its Just some days We may eat foods that stay in our body longer or salty things that make us hold more water...So I wouldn't worry myself about it...Just stay On plan & you should get a big swoosh of loss real soon.

Tanna Banana~First of all The name tanna banana Is Adorable!
& second~Welcome & Good luck with your goals.~YOU CAN DO IT!!!
(just do not bring the sweets into your home...Thats how I avoid them...Or replace them with Sugar free stuff~less calories..)

Aiesline SOUNDS SUPER!! YOU CAN DO IT!!


Primm COME ON 185~YOU CAN DO IT!!

shan84:carrot:WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 3 pounds is soooooooooo awesome!!! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!!!! :carrot:


Mawkish Mo~better late than never~Glad you joined the challenge~YOU CAN DO IT!!!


julesp313~ awwww the dreaded donuts~MUST RESIST THEM!
Just replace them with something lower in calories and more filling.
GOOD LUCK~YOU CAN DO IT!!!


kissesmomof4~Sure you can join!! We are glad to have ya.
GOODLUCK ~YOU CAN DO IT!!!


Losing4another~SUPER JOB :D!!! I am proud of you~Even if it takes a few days to get back on track ~Your working at it & I know you CAN DO IT!:hug:



As for me...........Not checking for errors and since I write a book more or less please ignore My errors......THANKS!!!
I had another great day & still on plan. My scale was back down to 171.0 Today so I am getting back near to those 160's again....I am determined.
My kids go back to school On tuesday So that will make my temptations of food a little easier since they wanna eat all day long when there off for Thanksgiving Break....But I have done great...Just need a bit of a break I think....Me & my hubby have only had a sitter for all 3 of our kids 1 time....and overnight 1 time and we had to go pick up one of them that night because they was crying for us...LOL~We do not get along with our families & I do not trust anyone to really watch them but me & my hubby ~The stuff you see on the news Just freaks me out from anybody! Anyways My oldest is 16, then 11. then 9 So I need a bit of a break....Even them being at school though is dangerous anymore....Seemed so much safer when I was a kid...But Maybe I just didn't know danger at that age.

ANYWAYS, off to bed...GOODNIGHT & I HOPE Y'all have a super day.

Hey Lori,

Thanks for the kick-start:kickbutt: I really needed some motivation to get back into some regular exercise. Rather than set a target weight or pounds to lose, I'm going to commit to working out regularly again - walking, rebounding, DVD workouts - something every day, 6x per week. I feel best to do something daily (with a day of rest).

We'll see where that lands me on the scale and waistband ;)

:goodluck: to everyone!

Jean

Aww... thanks! Tanna Banana has been my nickname since I was a baby. I ate some more candy...LOL. At least it was just one serving though. :o

WELCOME - all the new folks to the challenge!

Hey all just wanted to share my good news about my first day of vacation and being out of routine. I packed baggies with oats, almonds and cinnamon so I had a healthy breakfast ready to go. I got up this morning and went to the gym (yes, a random gym in a new city, I went as a visitor) and did a sixty minute cardio and strength class - we used the BOSU (those weird half flat, half spherical things) which challenges balance and it was great. Then had a reasonable sized lunch out with friends, and dinner out with friends at an italian restaurant. Had half my entree wrapped up and brought home in a doggie bag, and ordered dessert but didn't eat it all. Probably more calories than an average day, but within in reason, and besides the class at the gym also did a ton of walking today. Here's to four more days of keeping to plan while on vacation!

Morning, just a quick check in post here.

I plan on doing a 45min cardio on the treadmill this evening. Im back down to what i was last sunday so maybe the scale will cooperate and keep going in the right direction;) i plan on having a splurge meal sunday..lets pray i can go that long:dizzy:

Lori-You are so sweet, thanks. I adore your avatar and you look hot girlfriend! Good job on keeping your eating in check...we can do this.

blueridgegirl-Awesome job with watching what you eat while on vacation..that is tough.

Jean-Good luck to you!

Hey to everyone,good luck and kick butt this week! The past month ive been doing 30minutes of cardio + 30minutes of weight training and my body has been responding nicely,think i found something that works:cool:

Rock your workouts guys..ROCK THEM!
Have a good day:)

Well I think I lost a lb and a half of what I wanted but some progress is better than no progress :) I'll be lofty and make my goal to lose 3 lbs putting me at my initial goal.