SW: 76 kgs
CW: 76.2 kgs (NC in kgs)
GW: 75 kgs

hey all! my power is out so I am writing on my phone so I will keep it brief. I forgot to weigh today cause of the power and the weather outside and whatnot. I'm expecting a bump up since we ordered pizza last night. since I'm on atkins I just ate the cheese and toppings and left the crust on my slices lol

lynn- my salted caramel after stares at me too, that one just tastes odd lol I like the white chocolate and the Belgian cookie and the brown sugar cinnamon in coffee. the berry ones are yummy in soda or plain fizzy water

I forgot who mentioned it is harder once you have a bite then none at all, I agree 100% I find myself smelling things instead too lol

So I am ending the week at 176. Hopefully, I can drop a little more by tomorrow morning. Naturally, I want to start out tomorrow's cheat day as low as possible since I'll be holding water weight on Sunday.

SW: 177
GW: 171
CW: 176

Week 18: High 178.5, Low 175.5
12/1: 178.5
12/2: 177
12/3: 177
12/4: 176
12/5: 175.5
12/6: 176

Pixikat, great job staying away from the crust on the pizza last night! Sorry you had to experience a power outage this morning. What a pain!

Joy, no change works!

Sum, I'd say you're about due for a visit from the whoosh fairy!

Lyn, it's definitely water weight! Drink lots of water today!

Rsadler, yay on the drop! I hope you have a very relaxing weekend!

Kelijpa, you are doing wonderfully! Keep going! (And it is a great thread, isn't it? There are so many good people here!)

NightAngel, spikes happen! It's just water and it will come back off, no worries! And no, I don't jump rope anymore. Oh how I loved it when I was a little girl! I do believe I jumped rope every single day! But I have rheumatoid arthritis now, so I limit my exercise to walking which is easy on the joints.

183, what a delightful tradition! It's like hanging stockings up for Christmas. I'm sure the two are related. I was also very saddened to hear that Nelson Mandela had died. What an amazing man. I do hope people will keep his spirit alive. Good luck on your exam today!

Darius, congrats on being 2 lbs down! I know you have a lot to face right now, but I do hope you keep up with your weight loss plan because you can never go wrong when you take care of yourself!

Minneey, great job staying on plan! I don't know how you managed just one spoonful of cake but good for you!

183 - good luck on your exam!

Just returned from a night out - off plan - went out for cocktails, followed by a curry , then a few chocolates... Oh yeh, didn't weigh in today either,

Focus focus focus! My goal is in sight... In the words of my nike running app , 'keep pushing'!!!

Trying on bridesmaid dress tomorrow. Gulp!


Start weight 138
Goal weight 132

Dec 1 138
Dec 2 138
Dec 3 137
Dec 4 136
Dec 5 DNW
Dec 6 DNW

I am going to up my goal to ecstatic.

Dec 1 - 198
Dec 6 - 193.8
Goal for Dec 31 - 189

NightAngel - I am a Calorie Counter and I have recently restarted C25K

SW (Nov 30) 150
GW 145

Dec 1: 150.6
Dec 2: 150.4
Dec 3: 151.2
Dec 4: 152.0
Dec 5: 152.8 ??
Dec 6: 151.0 better today

yesterday's weigh-in: 77,6kg (171lbs)
yesterday's calories: 1500
yesterday's exercise: --
today's weigh-in: 77,6kg (171lbs)
change: no change

Good morning

woohoo, I'm done with exams I can't actually say it went well, but I am definitely feeling relieved it's over with. Fingers crossed I passed I will find out at the end of January.
I'll be making Christmas cookies with a friend this afternoon, and right now I'm very determined not to constantly be tasting. I'll take a pack of gum, which should keep me occupied. When done, I'll place them in gift bags instead of a cookie jar, so I don't feel tempted at home. Sounds like a plan? Yep. Let's hope I stick to it
Anyways, today is my weekly ticker changing day, and I am glad I get to! 2lb down since last Saturday. woohoo!

NightAngel26 nah, I don't really travel a lot, unfortunately no money no time. I did a gap year of community service in South Africa though, that's why I love that country so much. I am German And my exam was a dream come true nah, I'm joking I'm just glad I'm done until after Christmas!
Don't worry about the 2lbs, they'll be gone as quickly as they came...

kelijpa you made goal within 6 days? That's crazy. Well done!

Lyn77 Hi I'm sure it's water weight from the alcohol. Should be gone soon. You been good today? :P

pnkrckpixikat Atkins is mega crazy -- So you really just ate the Pizza toppings and left the crust? That's hilarious!! I don't mean that in a mean way Just imagine it looking funny.

Jacqui_D Someone posted on Facebook today where the 'filling the shoes' tradition comes from - back in the day, Saint Nick would slip poor virgins pieces of gold so they wouldn't have to resort to prostitution. So today we hide treats in shoes on Saint Nick's Day. See, learned something new today! Thanks Facebook
Nice you're ending your week at 176! Enjoy your cheat day!

Minneey you didn't actually sound like you were looking forward to trying on bridesmaid dresses, but I really hope you have a good time! I imagine it being super fun

envelope woah, so close to goal within a week! Yep, you definitely can do some goal-readjustment

Have a wonderful day everyone!

boy you guys/gals on here really keep up....

kelijpa: Wow, holy surpassing goalness!!

a spoon of cake?? who speaks of such blasphemy! I could never have a spoon of anything (sad but true) lol...ty though I bet it will get better I felt the burn today....cleaning, cleaning...not my own house though...that's this weekend and boy it needs it! Food is not the only thing I have too much of!

Rsadler126: hey lookie here! yo're losing! Have some relaxation for the weekend....sounds like you deserve it...

lyn77: it probably will be water weight, alcohol seems to burn off ok....I think... the microwave popcorn, yes I like that stuff...was a little turned off by a report of carcinogens in the wax layer in the bag though...I used to eat that all the time...yes..I'm losing but it's the beginning of trying...I'll really need the support when I hit a wall, because that's when I quit every time... I am impatient...I expect RESULTS!! anywho... gluten free huh? recommend anything tasty? it all seems so.... blah

Sum38: don't worry...your numbers still look good...prob extra water or something little nudge in the numbers no big deal....

gardenerjoy: yay! going in the right direction!

pnkrckpixicat: pizza huh? wow the willpower on you!! pass me some will ya? prob gonna make pasta this weekend because we have lots of kids... it calls me....my precious....

agreed...def harder to have a bite... I never do...it becomes all or nothing... and usually all....

jacqui d: at least you have a routine..that probably helps... do you have a reward system for your goals?

minneey: Hey, good luck to you on weight in...looks like you might be a lil nervous about looking at a scale lately? or is there a method? don't worry, most go off plan once in a while....

envelope: alright wow! whatchu doing over there???I wanna know! nice job!

turtle11: maybe it was just water weight? had a lotta sodium lately? good job though....getting back on track...

183stgb: glad you got exams over with too, I know how stressful they can be.... cookies huh? well it's good you have a plan going in... Rally the Troops!! lol...congrats on the 2 lbs, much deserved....esp w added stress of exams...I dunno how you did it...that's a tough one!

I want to join the December Weight Loss Challenge. I want to loss 5 pounds.

I'm 5' 7"
CW 175.6
GW 140

Here is what has happened in December for me:

Dec. 1 174
Dec. 3 173.6
Dec. 4 174.6
Dec. 7 175.6

SW (Nov 30) 150
GW 145

Dec 1: 150.6
Dec 2: 150.4
Dec 3: 151.2
Dec 4: 152.0
Dec 5: 152.8
Dec 6: 151.0
Dec 7: 151.6

177 again today. That means I'll probably be 179 tomorrow! Oh well!

Week 19:
12/7: 177
12/8:
12/9:
12/10:
12/11:
12/12:
12/13:

VirginiaBelle! Glad you joined us! Is your goal to lose 5 lbs from your starting December weight of 174 or from your starting-this-challenge weight of 175.6? Good luck!

NightAngel, yep, this thread is usually hopping, lol! I do not have a reward system. My reward is being able to fit into smaller clothes and having to go buy them!

183, my fingers are crossed for you too! Good idea withe the gum!

Turtle, looks like we both have the up and down thing going on!

Envelope, good for you! I hope you do reach ecstatic!

Minneey, on plan, on plan, on plan...

Thanks everyone for the positive vibes and encouragement I really appreciate it!

Happy December!
My goal is to lose 3.9 pounds and get into the 150s!

Dec 1 - 163.8
Dec 2 - 162.6
Dec 3 - 161.6
Dec 4 - 159.8
Dec 5 - 159.1
Dec 6 - 159.0 weekly WI
Dec 7 - 158.8

Dec 31 - 159.9

Hi everyone, sad as it is DH being on the soft food diet, not being able to go out to eat has really made a difference. I'm a little gun shy about being able to be at my goal at the end of the month, I made it for one day last month and couldn't hold it. So, I'm alternating between being thrilled and scared out of my wits it isn't for real...haven't really had a challenge yet, looks like no holiday party at work, no one bringing in treats this year, well I'm not there anyway so don't know that for sure. Haven't started the holiday baking yet. So anyway, thanks again for all the encouragement and positive vibes, you guys are great!
And: to all!

183 congrats on finishing your exams, that's great!

virginiabelle: Welcome and good job keeping track! Good luck!

jacqui d: The clothes are one of the best reward systems ever!

kelijpa: don't worry you're doing a good job and even if you pull up a lil for the holidays, you've made one goal and are attempting another....

Lookie, I'm back down!...should be I worked my butt off yesterday...

12/1- 268
12/2- 268
12/3- 268
12/4- 267
12/5- 264
12/6- 266
12/7- 264
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This is a really motivated and inspiring group! Love this!!!