I would like o join this challenge. Today Oct 3rd I weighed 217. In 4 weeks I hope to be at 209 that would be 2 lbs per week. Good luck to everyone I hope we reach our goals!

Thanks for the welcome :) It's really encouraging to see so many success stories here!

Congratulations, cincom!!! :D

I'm looking forward to getting under 200lbs for the first time since my 20s, and I'm 48 now.

SW: 214.6
CW: 213.4
GW: 205

Start weight 146
Goal weight 137

Oct 1 147
Oct 2 145
Oct 3 146

"Pizza and deserts taste yucky"
"Pizza and deserts taste yucky"
"Pizza and deserts taste yucky"

Thanks Tuscany for my weekend mantra. Will be testing it out after work tomorrow night. Another favourite one of mine is:

"I am not hungry, I am thirsty"

Makes me laugh because I normally am actually very hungry! At least it makes me smile though!

Woodstock, lets hope it's not confession time on Monday. See you here. I'm going to try to stay below 2000 calories on each day but we'll see. A big drop at tomorrow's weigh in would certainly motivate me ;-)

:yay: Yay Cincorn!!! :yay: Congrats on Onederland!!! :yay: :congrat: :yay: Great job!!! :yay: Time to dance!!! :carrot: :broc: :cb: :yay:

Welcome Marymo and Campana! Glad you've joined us! Good luck!

Boatingmommy, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss in your extended family. And yes, this is a great thread! We have such a fantastic group of people here! :yes:

Woodstock, Thanks! And congrats on the half-pound down! :cp:

Emme, I hope things get better for you. And it's huge that you haven't binged if that's one of your issues with eating! I'm so proud of you!!! Keep it up!

DaisyBelle, you're getting closer to Onederland all the time! Woohoo!

Minneey, keeping my fingers crossed for you on a big motivational drop! :crossed: Love the mantras, lol!

Jacqui, it is so exciting to be getting close to Onederland! that alone is incredible motivation right now :)

yesterday's weigh-in: 81.1kg (178.8lbs)
yesterday's calories: 1500
yesterday's exercise: walk, 3km 1hour
today's weigh-in: 80.4kg (177.2lbs)
change: - 0.7kg (-1.6lbs)

good morning :)

Hoopty hiiiiiii :D

cincorn woohoo onederland!!

Minneey those Mantras are great! I shall use them too ;)

I will be on a trip this Weekend, unfortunately I won't be able to choose what I'm eating, but I can choose how much :) yay Portion control.

Everybody have a great Weekend!!

WOW!!! I had a big drop this week. Since Oct 1 I've lost 3.3 pounds but since last Friday I lost 4.4 pounds!!! Holy Moly! And with TOM too. Almost made it to my goal in 3 days. Now to keep it going!!

Oct 1~ 238.0
Oct 4~234.7 (-3.3)(TOM)
Oct 11~
Oct 18~
Oct 25~
Oct 31~
Goal~234.0

Congrats Cincorn or hitting onederland!

I almost forgot this weeks loss makes it 60 pounds lost since March!! 20% from my heaviest and 40% of my total weight to lose!!

Starting weight 155.4
Goal weight 149.4

10/01: 155
10/02: 152.8
10/03: 154.4
10/04: 153.4

:congrat: :dance:

Slight (¼ lb) drop for me this morning:

SW: 143.50
GW: 139.00

10/1: 143.50
10/2: 142.75
10/3: 142.75
10/4: 142.50

Turtle: Fingers crossed for a whoosh in your near future!

Jacqui: Another pound…way to go!

Emme: Glad to see your recent gain disappeared, and great progress on dealing with the recent stressful weeks.

cincorn: ONEderland…Congratulations!! :bravo::cb::dancer:

Sum: Great progress so far.

SouthernBell: Terrific start to October, and congratulations on the overall 60 lb loss!

Woodstock: I didn’t need to look at the chart, since you and I are the same height and I remember how terrific I felt when the scales fell below 150. October is starting off well for you!

183StGB: Way to stay on plan during your holiday day!

boatingmommy: You’re off to a great start!

Minneey: How about “I’m not hungry, I’m just in the mood to do squats”! :)

DaisyBelle: Nice loss so far!

Marymo & Campana: Welcome and good luck meeting your October goals!

10/1: 200.4 (2440 calories)
10/2: 202.8 (1620)
10/3: 200.2 (1515)
10/4: 199.8

I'm happy to see onederland, but I don't consider myself out of the 200s until I've gotten down to 197. With all the fluid, sodium, and TOM fluctuations, that's my official "out of the 200s" number. :)

183, great attitude to have surrounding portion control! Have a fun weekend.

SouthernBell, holy moly!!:celebrate: That's an awesome drop! Great job on almost being at your goal already! And 60 pounds lost...you rock!

Sum, congrats on the pound loss!

Tuscany, slight drops are great -- they show that the scale is moving in the right direction.

Emme Congrats!!!

Congrats Cincorn and Emme!!! Onederland :woohoo:

SW (Sept 30): 162
GW: 156

Oct 1: 161.6
Oct 2: 161.4
Oct 3: 161.8
Oct 4: 161.0

Still at 187 today! :D

:yay: Yay Emme!!! :yay: Congrats on Onederland!!! :yay: :congrat: :yay: Since you consider this only an unofficial Onederland, I'll save the dancing things until you hit 197...well, except for maybe this guy: :carrot: (Gotta dance, lol!) :yay:

Daisy, keep it going! :cheer:

183, great job on the 1.6 loss! :flow2: And portion control's a good thing!

Amanda, wonderful!!! You are just killing it! Whatever your secret is, keep it up! 60 lbs since March, woohoo! :dancer:

Sum, looking good! :cp:

Good job, Tuscany! Sometimes I wish I had a scale that measured 1/4's, but then, I'm already scale-obsessed enough, lol! :yes:

Turtle, yay on the new low! :cb:

No change for me today! Ran 10K and ate on plan yesterday so I will take it in stride. More concerned about navigating this weekend!

SW: 152.6
GW: 144.6

10/01: 152.6
10/02: 152.2 (-.4)
10/03: 151.7 (-.5)
10/04: 151.7 (0)

Congrats on the unofficial onederland, Emme, and we will celebrate the official milestone when it arrives soon!

Tuscany, I can completely appreciate your comments!! On this roller-coaster i've been on for the last few years, the lowest i've gotten to is 149 (in august) at which time I fit in to all the clothes I ultimately want to and felt such a difference in myself. I celebrated a bit too much and find myself working towards that number (and lower) again.

Minneey, I'm with you on the 2000 calorie target as well! I'm booked in to a four course prix fix tonight (morrocan), so this will be interesting. I've just looked at the menu and there does seem to be a light option for each course.

Congratulations everyone on what looks like a very productive start to the month! Have a fantastic weekend!!

Still 65.1 kgs. I've been eating triple choc brownies over the past 3 days... Why? Because my partner made them for work, left half here and won't have any himself. So, because I don't like to waste food (there are starving children all over the world etc, etc) I've been having a little bit everyday. In saying that, I'm still over the moon that my weight is finally moving downwards again!

:congrat: to everyone so far!

Starting weight 155.4
Goal weight 149.4

10/01: 155
10/02: 152.8
10/03: 154.4
10/04: 153.4
10/05: 153.2

SW (Sept 30): 162
GW: 156

Oct 1: 161.6
Oct 2: 161.4
Oct 3: 161.8
Oct 4: 161.0
Oct 5: 161.8

Hey team. I had made Saturda mornings my official weigh in day. But I think I need to reevaluate that. Last night I went out with a friend and had no preplan in my back pocket. We ended up at a pizza and wine bar (double trouble). We shared a pizza and each had 2 glasses of wine. The small victory here is that I sent her home with my other two pieces, because I KNEW I'd get home from seeing her and scarf them the second I got home. With that said this morning I was at 178.2 I imagine that is inflated due to last night.

I'm thinking I'm going to move weigh in days to Thursday mornings, as that gives m a bit of wiggle room for the weekends.

Here's to a new day with a whole new set of calories :)

I normally take the weekend off from weighing, and that reflects my typical off plan behaviour friday through sunday. What is different this time around is a vigilant attempt to take control of my weekend nutrition, so here goes. Although I was out for a four course Moroccan dinner last night, I chose the lightest option for each and learned that I could enjoy a great dinner and not stuff myself. My friend beside me felt so full that he didn't want to move and I felt great - loved it!

SW: 152.6
GW: 144.6

10/01: 152.6
10/02: 152.2 (-.4)
10/03: 151.7 (-.5)
10/04: 151.7 (0)
10/05: 151.6 (-.1)

Woodstock! This last post is just the motivation I need! Last night was just about okay - total cals 2167. Had set out to only have a main course, complete with mantras in mind, but failed to resist. Ended up eating loads but burned so much on the insanity workout I was 'insanely' hungry!

That said, just weighed in and I'm a pound down. Just got to try and go easy on my three course set menu meal tonight. Gulp! Hoping to be disciplined and take some lighter choices...

Start weight 146
Goal weight 137

Oct 1 147
Oct 2 145
Oct 3 146
Oct 4 145
Oct 5 144

The 140's are on the horizon now!!

Hi! I am in for October but am just late in getting signed up. My goal is 6 pounds this month. I have been keeping track of the weight this week-unfortunately!-but will do better about recording on the forum every day! Promise!

SW: 189.5
GW: 183.5

10/1: 189.5
10/2: 188
10/3: 191.5 (!!!)
10/4: 190
10/5: 189

Well, the ¼ lb that I lost yesterday came back for a little visit this morning. I'm about to kick it to the curb!

SW: 143.50
GW: 139.00

10/1: 143.50
10/2: 142.75
10/3: 142.75
10/4: 142.50
10/5: 142.75

Turtle: I see you and I both went up…hopefully you will also lose the newfound gain, and then some, tomorrow.

Jacqui: I’m glad your recent losses are sticking.

Emme: Even though it’s not officially official, I will still say CONGRATULATIONS!! :carrot::carrot::bravo::cp::dance::cb:

Woodstock: Great way to control your weekend diet. I hope you get back down to 149 very soon…and then blow right by it!

Minneey: Terrific progress so far…good luck tonight!

Sum: October is looking great so far.

Rhiko: I sympathize with your dilemma…triple chocolate brownies would be hard to resist!

Suds: Good luck with Thursday’s weigh in.

urockmom: Welcome and good luck meeting your October goals!

Half a lb down this morning! 186.5! Of course, it's cheat day, so that's not going to stick, but still, I got there and I'll be there again in a few days! :D

Woodstock, way to stay accountable on the weekends! Love it! :spin:

Rhiko, now, now, triple chocolate brownies each day? :nono: Shouldn't your partner just take the rest to work since he's not eating them at home? But hey, congrats on the downward movement! :D

Sum, every little bit counts! :yes:

Turtle, that whoosh fairy needs to come visit! C'mon whoosh fairy! :wizard:

Suds, good luck with your new weigh-in day! Good job on sending those pizza leftovers with your friend! :cp:

Minneey, congrats on the pound down! :flow2:

Hi Urock! :wave: Glad you're joining us!

Tuscany, yep, kick it! :dancer:

Moving in the wrong direction this morning…:?: I will be leaving this afternoon for a brief business trip, so I won’t be able to weigh or post for the next few days. While away I will be subject to business breakfasts, lunches and dinners. I hope I will be able to remain on plan. I’ll be home and back to posting on Wednesday. In the meantime, I wish everyone good luck with their weigh-ins!

SW: 143.50
GW: 139.00

10/1: 143.50
10/2: 142.75
10/3: 142.75
10/4: 142.50
10/5: 142.75
10/6: 143.00

Jacqui: Way to lose another half pound!

I'm actually happy it stayed the same and didn't go higher! I had some yummy pizza last night (stayed under 1450 calories for the day) but I figured the sodium would cause some water retention.

SW (Sept 30): 162
GW: 156

Oct 1: 161.6
Oct 2: 161.4
Oct 3: 161.8
Oct 4: 161.0
Oct 5: 161.8
Oct 6: 161.8

Starting weight 155.4
Goal weight 149.4

10/01: 155
10/02: 152.8
10/03: 154.4
10/04: 153.4
10/05: 153.2
10/06: 154.4

Welcome, fluffygrover, LovelyLeah, DaisyBelle,marymo, Campana, and urockmom!

Avezy44: 15 lbs
Zictory75: 16 lbs
HawtPotatoe: 20 lbs
anm17: 10 lbs
merrilymemory: 11.2 lbs
LittleBlueCat: 11 lbs
Rated: 12 lbs
Fresh_Feeling: 4.5 kgs
jrkessle: 6 lbs
SarainMN: 8.6 lbs
mygirlvj: 5 lbs
twish: 24 lbs
fee128: 15 lbs
183StGB: 5 lbs
Skullarix: 13 lbs
Turtle11: 6 lbs
JazzyPeggy: 5 lbs
Tuscany: 4.5 lbs
Sum38: 6 lbs
Emme: 6 lbs
Big_Fat_Rooster: 12 lbs
Jacqui_D: 6 lbs
muses: 9.25 lbs
boatingmommy: 6 lbs
stilettolife: 10 lbs
Josiee: 12 lbs
Suds14: 8.8 lbs
Minney: 9 lbs
SouthernBell02: 4 lbs
Rhiko: 1.3 kgs
Hoopty: 6 lbs
gatorgirl6: 9.8 lbs
cincorn: 7.4 lbs
Woodstock: 8 lbs
mzshaunna: 4.3 kgs
VickiN: 3.5 lbs
MrsKevin: 11.6 lbs
nitrus29: ONEderland
fluffygrover: 5 lbs
LovelyLeah: track weight
DaisyBelle: 9.6 lbs
marymo: 8 lbs
Campana: 8 lbs
urockmom: 6 lbs

cincorn and Emme -- so happy that you're seeing ONEderland!

SW: 77.35kgs
CW: 78.3 (+0.95 -- 4 days of conference food)
GW: 76

10/01: 152.6
10/02: 152.2 (-.4)
10/03: 151.7 (-.5)
10/04: 151.7 (0)
10/05: 151.6 (-.1)
10/06: 150.6 (-1.0)

I was good with food again, and despite a couple of glasses of wine and not doing my workout, the numbers are good to me today. I think this may be my week of good runs and workouts catching up!

Minneey, how was the dinner out last night? Good for you for getting the insanity workout in! My challenge today is a home cooked meal we have planned of Brisket and teaching friends to make home made ravioli - moderation will be key!

Uh oh! Just weighed in and I'm 3lb up from yesterday. Hoping it is the roast lunch sitting in my tummy that's made me heavier... Only tlme will tell! Have to get these weekend binges under control.

Will post more fully tomorrow... Monday is new leaf day. Keep up the good work everyone! :-)

Start weight 146
Goal weight 137

Oct 1 147
Oct 2 145
Oct 3 146
Oct 4 145
Oct 5 144
Oct 6 147

I'd like to be in the 180's by Halloween :)

SW: 193.5
CW: 193.5
GW: 189

After cheat day yesterday, I weigh 189, which is good! It's not 190! :cp:

Minneey, I hope that extra 3 lbs drops off for you over the next couple of days!

Woodstock, congrats on another pound down!

Joy, hopefully you'll lose the conference weight quickly!

Sum, keep plugging away!

Turtle, I hear ya! I'm also hoping to maintain tomorrow, when normally I'd expect to lose, because of the sodium I consumed tonight. Roasted, salted pumpkin seeds just looked pretty good (and they were)!

Tuscany, I hope you have a great trip!

Welcome, dcapulet! :wave:

Hi everyone,
This is my first post ever at all on this forum - yay! You guys are so inspirational that I want to jump in on the challenge for the rest of October if that's okay. I started out 10/1 at 194, I'm currently at 192, and am aiming for 184 by Halloween. Wish me luck!
Beth

Hi Beth! :welcome: I'm so glad you're joining us! Good luck! :cheer:

last weigh-in(10/4): 80.4kg (177.2lbs)
today's weigh-in: 81.6 (179.9lbs)
Change: +1.2kg (+2.6lbs)

Good morning everybody :)

I'm back from my Weekend trip -- portion control did work, but I couldn't resist the Cookies and Drinks at night. I don't sweat it because I had a really good time.
I'm headed back to the dentist today to have the stitches from my wisdom teeth removed, and I hope he'll clear me for light exercise :)
Anyways, it's my last week off before school starts again :/ got to make the best of it ;)

Happy Monday and have a good week!

Starting weight 155.4
Goal weight 149.4

10/01: 155
10/02: 152.8
10/03: 154.4
10/04: 153.4
10/05: 153.2
10/06: 154.4
10/07: 152.8

Hoping for a 160 this week and maybe even a 159 by the end of the weekend :)


SW (Sept 30): 162
GW: 156

Oct 1: 161.6
Oct 2: 161.4
Oct 3: 161.8
Oct 4: 161.0
Oct 5: 161.8
Oct 6: 161.8
Oct 7: 161.4

Half a lb down to 188.5 this morning! I have to admit, I'm a little surprised after eating salted pumpkin seeds last night. I didn't think the scale would start moving down again before tomorrow. :cp:

SW: 189
GW: 183
Low before cheat day: 186.5
High after cheat day: 189
CW: 188.5

183, hopefully the pounds from the cookies and drinks will drop off soon! :crossed:

Sum, good job! :flow2:

Turtle, may the whoosh fairy come visit! :D

Good morning, all! :welcome3: to all the newbies! Good luck this month.

I ate a nice, juicy burger with fries on Saturday and I paid for it over the weekend! I'm going to slam water like crazy today and stick to my calorie count. This is why I don't consider myself to be in onederland until I'm at least 197...too many fluctuations.

10/1: 200.4 (2440 calories)
10/2: 202.8 (1620)
10/3: 200.2 (1515)
10/4: 199.8
10/5: 200.2
10/6: 202.2
10/7: 201.6