My goal is to reach 199 by Valentine's Day. That's 8.4 pounds to lose. :lifter:

Cool! I want to reach 199 too. I'm at 207, but I still think I could hit it.

Monday's calories: 1140. Exercise: 1 hour body sculpting class

I thought I would have a higher calories day yesterday but things were so rushed when I got home from work that I never got to eat. And then wehn I got back from the gym I wasn't hungry. I'm very sore from yesterday's workout, so I'm taking a rest day today, and plan to eat in the higher part of my range. Doing a little better with the sugar cravings every day.

lostangel, welcome!

bigmama, that's awesome on the exercise! hope it goes well.

groove, wtg!

rainbow, the last bit of weight can make such a difference. I look like a different person from 140 to 130. So just keep working toward your goal.

fruit, we are exactly the same age and height! the calories do sound low - when I lost weight last year, I was usually between 1000-1400. I am hoping I can maintain at closer to 1800, but my goal weight is much higher than yours. I'm on my 4th day of strictly clean eating, but at some point I'll go back to 80-90% clean.

jiggle, how did you like the weights? did you do a class or are you doing it on your own?

Talk to everyone soon!

Morning all! Weighin was today! Down another 2.8 this week, for a total of 8.4 for the challenge. I wanted to lose 14 total, so that leaves me with 5.6 still to lose for the challenge. I have been good with at least 2+ pounds/week, let's hope I can keep it up.

TOM is over! :D I can get my energy back. Tomorrow, I will be getting back into my morning workouts. Did really good this past week with a few of those, and hit the gym every day but last Thursday, thanks to our huge snow storm.

I am finding that the weather is taking a not so good toll on my exercise workout. I have been going straight to the gym each night after work, as not to go home and distract myself and not end up going. But the last morning workout I did was last Wednesday (TOM had some to do with this). I am just getting cabin fever, and when my alarm goes off at 5:30 to get up for my a.m. workout, I just snooze away! I am ready for Spring!!! I will make myself get up in the morning! I WILL!

Megems - Congrats on being so close to your goal!! :)
Natamars - I'm going it alone. I've done the lose weight so many times and had a couple trainer so I kinda know what I need to do and making sure I keep my form correct. I like it and I'm hoping I get good results in my arms, back and sides. :lifter:
Lost - You will be able to get it done...stay focused. :dizzy:
Big Mama - Don't over do it because it would be tragic if you further injure yourself. I think you have been doing great though.
Gettin - YAY for getting back on track. :carrot:

Yesterday was a great day. Ended the day at 1400 calories, did my lunch time workout on the eliptical and drank 96 ounces of water. Hoping for the same kind of day as well as keeping my calories in check...maybe under 1300...we'll see.

Have a great day and let's stay focused!!

Good Morning everyone. Well I want to say thank you , each one for the kind words. I'm resting today also do to my knees. So far the pain is low so i will do a little around the house and lay down breaks proping them up. I keep saying i'm not having knee surgery. Ive heard good reports and bad reports about them so i'm trying not to do them. I am so happy with my weight lost so far. Just want so much to break the 200 mark by the end of this year. Sure would be nice. I really would have to dance with joy. :dance: Everyone have a good day and will meet again soon. :wave::dust:

Good morning,

I was MIA yesterday, super busy at work and not feeling well :(. I might regret it, but I took today off. Going to have a ton to do tomorrow, but I'm just feeling so run down, I figure one day off to rest up now is better than days or weeks of dragging @ss through one of my busiest times of year. Went to bed at 9:00 last night and slept until 10:00 today!

Still managed to get in 30 minutes of my biggest loser sculpting DVD yesterday (using light hand weights.) Just didn't have the energy for any major cardio or heavy weights. Calories within range. I'll see how I feel later today as far as exercise, will try to do some yoga at least.

Sorry no personals right now, I need to go back and catch up on this thread! Do know I am thinking about you guys a lot though! Couldn't do this without all this great support!!

natamars- sounds like we have alot in common, my original goal weight was 125, but I just kept losing & changing my goal weight til I hit 104lbs , then I had to gain a little back cause I lost my periods for 11mo. So here I am at 109lbs & periods have been back for 4 mo now, I liked 105lbs the best for my height, I felt lean and more energetic. I would gain weight if I ate 1800 calories a day, so i stick to 1170-1270 for losing weight & 1300-1350 to maintain. I think it's my age & the normal slow down in metabolism that requires a lower calorie amount. Remember, as you lose more weight and weigh less, you don't need as many calories.

Rode the exercise bike for 70min. total today & went 15mi. I needed to do a little extra because I kinda ate too much. 2900 calories is sure to do some damage. It seems as soon as I hit 108 or 109lbs, i over eat again & can't just stay there and maintain. I can't stay away from chocolate or any sweets for more than 2 days. I don't know where my willpower went, but I have to get it back! Two days of clean eating at 1170-1270 cal. should get the scale back down, if I don't gain to much.

~Jiggle~Weights are great~Walking....& with every pound u lose eventually tummy & back rolls will start to fade away & U will reshape.~My tummy to this day drives me nuts so I do crunches (to wimpy to do situps~LOL) I do 120 a day 60 2x's ~5 days a week.~To help with tummy...Which will also help with the back also...Hope that is helpful. <3 YA! Btw,I think your FB Profile pic is adorable!

As for me today~I am on Time of month ~LUCKY ME~LOL~Anyways weighed 133.6 right before I started so that was cool ~back close to my 132~But If I start going lose crazy again I am gonna up my calories~I like the size I am ~just need a little more toning & to always maintain & size 2's are hard to find...the smallest our local walmart sells is 4's~and there to big...~I can't wait for yard sales~COME ON WARM WEATHER! I could kick myself for not buying more 2's last yard sale season ~my daughter is in 2's also & she is taking them all over & Wearing belts with everything is so uncomfy after they are way to big to me~but she is out in Public more than me cause of school & she is the kid So momma gets the too big jeans~LOL...Oh well...definetly nothing to complain about I guess....My old 20,22's seem like a bad dream now days & I am thankful my children has lost weight too.We was all so unhealthy.~anyways I am blabbing...I am sleepy.. & I am cranky..Not a great combo~LOL! Off to bed soon. TTYS! ~HUGS TOO ALL!!!!

I need to go back and read the latest posts but didn't want to "not post" so sorry if I don't recognize anyone...

Old Boss asked me if I could help him out with some typing and such so I went in today and spent almost a full day at the office. I ate a light breakfast and took a healthy lunch and snacks. Couldn't get my snacks in because I was trying to complete the tasks I was given. Come home, we have wicked weather on the way. Very wicked. So, no exercising and no cooking dinner. More important to take steps to keep us safe. It was a wild ride for several hours, setting up our "safe room" and tending to the dogs, but it looks like we made it through OK, much better than others throughout our area.

I'm a Wednesday Weigher and I peeked this morning before getting in the shower. I saw a gain. I'm not stressed about it. I've walked 55 Miles this month. The scale may not show me a loss in pounds but I'm sure I'll see a continued loss in inches. That may not help me with the Valentines day challenge but it doesn't break my determination. The scale will catch up in it's own time.

For tonight, we are safe and comfortable and that's what's most important. Others tonight were not so fortunate and will be dealing with far bigger issues than a few pounds of weight loss. My prayers go out to them.

Tuesday: 1170 calories. Rest day.

Had intended for it to be a high-calories day but really wasn't hungry so I didn't force myself to eat. If I hadn't been eating clean, I defintiely would have had more - shows you the difference between true hunger and just wanting something.

It is snowing here AGAIN so I'm not sure whether I'll make it to the gym tonight or not.

Have a great day!

Happy Wednesday all!

Doing good so far for the week! Got myself back up this morning at 6:00 to do some cardio pilates! Felt good! Got strength training & the gym tonight!

Hope everyone has a fabulous day!

Did my workout and doing good on calories. I really need to have a good weigh in on Saturday. I know it's only Wednesday but I have to get myself worked up for it.

Hoe everyone is dropping every pound they want to drop. Gotta get back to work working on a HUGEMUNGUS project but needed a break.

Weighed-in this morning at 122.8-- no loss, but no gain either. I'll take it!

Feeling pretty sick this morning w/ a cold :( Going to try and do a short 3 mile run before work. Ugh.

Nice job everyone!

*walks in*
*hangs head*

My boss took me lunch today. I had diet coke - and .... a BLT sandwich!

There are the majority of my calories - after inputting them into my database - that was about a 550 calorie SANDWICH! But oh, it was good. I guess I will be skipping a snack, and having a VERY lean dinner!