Hiya Chicklets,

It's been a long, hard week, and I'm exhausted, so I'm not going too far back to catch up. But I am still exercising hard and plugging away. I finally saw 159.8 this morning--I've been on the verge of leaving the 160s for over a week, and am hoping it'll last. I had originally hoped to reach my goal weight by my anniversary, which is Saturday, but I'm not too upset to be running 10 or 15 pounds late (not sure if my goal is 145 or 149--we'll see when I get there), since I am thinner now than DH has ever seen.

LE: Congratulations...ever closer to onederland! Love the pretty new picture.

Goodnuff: Wahoo! You could feasibly lose another 2 pounds before the month is over and shoot for the 280s by the end of August!

MsP: Good luck and have fun this weekend.

GettinFit: Good work, keep it up!

Everyone is doing great this month, it seems. Congratulations to everyone who has already reached goal!

Check In Time :)

Yesterday was OP - planning for another one today.

Went to bed & woke up with a headache :( My husband's dogs have been nuisance barking :devil: again (it's a big issue between us). Took some aspirin hopefully it will go away.

I'm down another lb. and have only 1 more to go. Pretty sure I'll make my goal.
Hope your day is a good one!

Good Morning, and to all those who don't have to work this weekend (like me;)) Happy Weekend, may it be full of healthy fun activity, and NO temptations!

Today is Zumba class! I have to say it started out as a crazy form of torture, but I really do love it now. In fact I was kinda bummed yesterday, that There wasn't a class I could go to. If anyone hasn't tried it, I definately recommend it. Even if you have ZERO dance experience like me.

Louisa H- Thanks for commenting on my new pic:D. Sorry to hear it has been a rough week for you. It must be something in the air cause i am soooo glad this week is over. Happy almost anniversary, I am sure you will look Fantastic. What are your plans to celebrate?

SusieMartin-Have a great day Today! Uh, maybe you can sneek in a cat-nap along the way today:crossed:

checking in.
tracked 7/16.

Weighed in at 173.6 this morning. I've made my July goal plus an extra pound!

Hello all,

You all are so motivating! You're doing an awesome job. I can't wait 'til I'm as far along on my journey as you.

I had a great day today; I'm finally getting back into the swing of eating right. I really need to stick with this way of eating from now on not just to lose weight but to be healthy.

I hope everyone has a great weekend :broc:

Made My Weight Goal
 

Check In Time :)

Well, I don't know what's going on with me but I lost another lb.

I weighed 240.0 this morning. So I made my goal for July - yippie :carrot:

Wonder if it's the extra 15 min. of walking every day? Probably.

Anyway, planning for an OP day today.

Hope your day is a good one!

July weight loss goal list
Delphi--Lose 10 pounds, start counting calories again, check in daily
Starchild-- Drink only water, tea, fruit juice/water mix;1400-1600 calories daily;Go from size 18 to 16 pants;No potato chips of ANY kind (my "cheat" food).
SusieMartin-- lose 8 lbs & to Check In Daily
Ap90-lose 8 lbs. Also; fit into the size 11 jeans
Bamagirl-I'd like to reach 125 pounds, and if I complete that, my goal weight of 120 pounds
Sarcruze-I want to lose 15lbs;exercise at a higher intensity & more resistance; incorporate more weights into my gym time;get back into the habit of drinking 100oz of water a day.
TheBunneh- Lose 5 pounds; stick to 1600cals a day or less; Noskipping workouts(5-6days a week), rest days do something active walk/yoga, No obsessing over the scale, or getting upset over daily fluctuations
Lewisempire-Drink 100 oz water/tea day, log in daily,lose 10 pounds.
vladadog- Reach 220 pounds
eryns- lose 10 pounds and hopefully fit back into my favourite jeans.
girlieyorkie-lose 5 pounds
mommy in Motion-Lose 10 pounds;Workout on vacation;Fit comfortably in my summer clothes
dcapuletcomplete 30 day shred (started yesterday);Fit comfortably (or loosely) into size 18 pants
fivestoneExercise 6 days a week;Weigh 150 or less by the end of July
Hopeful8 lose 10 pounds
pinkprincessGW 264;Drink at least 24 oz of water every single day. (I will gradually increase it.);Food Journal every single day.
TexscrapperDrink 100 oz water/day;Lose 12 pounds,and achieve my first mini-goal;Exercise 5 days a week
lanabubbybe 230 pounds or less
KimL1214Lose 10 pounds
peaches5577-Drink 120 oz of water/daily;Lose 10 lbs; July goal weight: 173;Exercise: cardio 30 minutes 4x a week;weights 4x a week.
annieb GW - 180
SarahD140My goal is to stay on, keep going, and since the pounds are flying off this time, second goal is to reach 250 in the month of July.
Caela1. Onderland then 195 lbs. then 190 lbs.; Maintain my food and exercise journals;Fit into next size down jeans (size=12);Don't give up/self-sabotage if/when scale doesn't comply.
akacutieLose7 lbs; Exercising 5 days per week at least 30 minutes;Journaling EVERY SINGLE day;Staying within my points allowance-(I am following WW method)
Calisa86 1 Month without sugar;Lose 10 pounds;Gym 5 days a week;swim Saturday mornings
ange82muchweigh 122 pounds
Candy loveWeigh less than 200 pounds;No eating before 7am and after 7pm;Drinking water, coffee and fruit juice only;1,200 - 1,500cals per day;exercise at least 3x week; weigh on Thursdays
Jessicado202- Weigh 210or les;fit size 14 jeans; post every few days as schedule allows; run at least 4x week
gatorgirl6Lose 10 lbs;Post everyday
ecruI will drink two litres of water a day;walk 5 days a week;run a 5k in July (non-stop);weigh 189 on August 1st;eat no StarBurst nor Jujubes for the month of July;say something positive about myself everyday of July
MsPerceptionGet back down under 135; Track food
audrina-lose ten pounds;be a clothes size smaller
LouisaH lose 10pounds
gottahloseDrop 5 pounds; Vitamin everyday;1200 mins of exercise
Hlthgrl at or below 190;count calories ; upping the exercise!
Vickielou-get back into the 230's.
roxie girl- lose 7 pounds
eclipse weigh 208 pounds
tabathana1200-1400 daily cals;Lose 10 pounds;No SODA;work up to burning 1000 cals a day
Noelle85be out of 230's and into the 210s! do some form of exercise everyday (even weekends =P)
Shasha12 Lose 8 pounds
goodnuff1)Check in here daily;Track all food;[COLOR="Red"]Lose 5.7 pounds[/COLOR]
loveit lose 10 pounds
NightAngel26 lose 15 pounds
tamaraj- Weigh less than my husband (he ranges from about 173 - 176); Get ready for boot camp starting July 26 by extending exercise time and intensity gradually for the next 3 weeks;Quit smoking (again...) on July 19
Bigmommalose 7 pounds
PopcornGal lose 9 pounds
Brittzilla-Bikram yoga 4 times a week; 1500 calories or less a day; drop 6 pounds
GettinFitStay OP;use my points on healthy foods;Limit treats to 5 pts per day;Exercise at least 5 days for at least 30 mins;Reduce my waist size by 3 inches

:bravo: Susiemartin! I turned your goal ReD
Congratulations!

Checking in!
Tracked 8/16!
Haven't been OP since WI. Met my weight loss goal for the month and now I'm sabotaging myself. I still have weekly points (WW) left so it's not a total sabotage, just a mind one. Struggling between going to see my friend at a BBQ where I feel like I'll mess up for sure and just staying home. Want to stay home but don't want to disappoint her. Have a bridal shower tomorrow too.
On a lighter note congrats to all of you early birds who are meeting July goals already. And to those of you who are still trying. And those of you who know you won't but keep coming back anyway.

Ok. Right decision made. Staying home, getting my clean on. Going for a long walk when the sun goes down. Thank God for understanding friends!

so i detoured for the last 2 days - being reunited with my family after two months has thrown me off hard! but today i took them to the farmer's market, let them all pick out fruits and veggies they like, and did my exercise. I'm trying to adapt to making time for them AND me. it's easier than I thought - they are super supportive. And hubby really noticed the weight I already lost, so it's motivation to keep going!

Check In Time :)

Yesterday was OP - planning for an OP day today.

Hope your day is a good one!

hey ladies, just checking in. I know I have been MIA for a while. I have started a new job and it has been so crazy. I have been so tired and my feet OMG they have hurt so bad. I haven't worked outside our business office for the past 2 years and before that I was a corporate coordinator behind a computer all day. I must say it does feel good to have something of my own and the money is good.. LOL As for me my weight has been bouncing from 210-214. I don't know why I will lose and then gain I seem to sabatage myself all the time. Drives me crazy. How do you ladies stay on track and keep yourself motivated??? I need so help and you ladies are all I have please help!!!! I will be setting up a new goal the first of the month and use the rest of this month to get back on track.. Hope you all have a wonderful day :)

Dear Mystical,
Congrats on the new job. Sorry to hear you are struggling. I have been where you are, and it is so frustrating. First off I found out there is no magic to it, it is basic science. And when you do it the right way, it is very sloooow going. I think there were a few key things to my recent change,
1. I log everything i eat, good bad or ugly. No matter what.
2. I pre-plan my calories for the day, even if I have to adjust for sudden changes like eating out. I don't have to think on the fly to much about it.
3. a gal named Rockinrobin made a reply on here that just hit home for me. She wrote this in reply to someone who was also struggling, and wondering if they should just give up. I re-read this often, and it really helps me. RockinRobin wrote " I'd set up some roadblocks as to NOT slip back into old habits. In fact I'd work real hard on establishing some NEW ones, new HEALTHY ones that is.

Journal your foods - every bite, lick, taste, sip and crumb that goes down your throat. This is a GREAT tool. It will make you AWARE and mindful of what you're eating. It will also keep you FOCUSED. Focus is what's needed. When we lose focus, things start going awry.

Plan out your meals/snacks in ADVANCE. Know ahead of time EXACTLY what you will be eating. Make yourself a plan and stick to that sucker like glue, LIKE GLUE. No veering. You've got that plan in place, now stick to it.

Have the right foods on hand - always. ALWAYS. Get rid of the junk. You can't eat it if it's not there.

Make yourself some rules, set up some boundaries, create some new life laws for you to follow. Definite no's to what you will not touch - no matter what. For instance, no fast food, no chips, pretzels, soda, etc. Take the decision making process away - this way there's no - should I?/ shouldn't I to even contemplate. "Nope, I just don't do that any more. It's no longer an option TO eat like that."

Learn how to tell yourself no. You don't have to have something just because you want it. You're not a spoiled child after all. You must make mature, responsible decisions that have LASTING affects. Stop thinking of your two minute gratification (giving into temptation) and think of your long term satisfaction (living your life at your utmost optimal - at a healthy slim weight). Self discipline is a wonderful thing. It opens up doors and creates a wonderful life. But you must get used to doing so. It won't feel comfortable at first. You MUST get through the initial, temporary discomfort of breaking old habits and establishing new ones. Push yourself. Stretch. Push. Reach. Strive. Grow.

Losing weight and lots of it is a doable thing. It's not some crazy, hare-brained out of this world scheme. You just must DECIDE to do it. Decide to do it, commit to do it (screw the motivation, it comes and goes) and than be WILLING to do what's necessary to MAKE it happen. And rest assured, you CAN make it happen, you can. And you should.

Hold yourself up to a higher standard. Require more from yourself. Push yourself. Conquer something new. Discover who you were meant to be. Transform your life.

You don't have to be overweight if you don't want to. It is within your hands, you have the power to change this."

For some reason, these were the right words at the right time for me. I know I am a strong woman when I put my mind to something. I just got lazy about being on track. Stress never helps the situation, that is for sure. I hope this long ole post helps you too. If not, just keep coming back, and maybe something will click for you too. hang in there!:hug: