Good morning all
My goal is to lose 4.9 and get to 155

Jan 1 - 159.9
Jan 2 - 162.0 - here we go, really starting with weekly WI tomorrow, so ok with this for now...
Jan 3 - 163.4 weekly WI, hopefully this will be my high for the year
Jan 4 - 162.9 headed in the right direction
Jan 5 - 162.9
Jan 6 - 159.4 yay for the whoosh, nice to get rid if that water!
Jan 7 - 159.0 TOM showed up...bleh
Jan 8 - 159.1
Jan 9 - 159.7 wine...d'oh, should be down for WI tomorrow
Jan 10 - 159.1 weekly WI (-4.3 got that bump up off!)
Jan 11 - 160.0 pancakes for bfast, pierogies for dinner
Jan 12 - 162.0 supper out did it, sodium, extra cals, etc, today will fix that
Jan 13 - 159.2
Jan 14 - 159.5

Jan 31 - 155

I had a rest and refuel day yesterday. I did not weigh in, afraid to see the number :(

SW 152.4
GW 147.4

31: 152.2
01: 152.4
02: 151.6
03: 149.4
04: 149.4
05: 149.6
06: 149.8
07: 150.6
08: No w/i
09: 149.6 TOM
10: 146.4
11: 146.4
12: 146.4
13: NO W/I (rest and refuel)
14: NO W/I

SW - 159
1/13 - 162
1/14 - 159.6
GW - 153

So, the party is over...pity party, that is.:woo: I actually worked out at lunch yesterday and then did another biggest loser tone and strengthen video last night. Was under in points yesterday...just by a couple. I am going to go back to posting the weight daily and keeping accountable on the weekend by posting. Since I have not been sticking to the workouts during the week, I don't have any room for a few drinks on the weekend. That's got to change.

Thank you everyone for the positive comments yesterday! You all are so helpful! It helps to know that I'm not the only one who struggles with over indulgence on the weekends.:thanks:

183 - Wow, awesome on the time improvement!!! Way to go!:carrot:
JennyButler - Onederland!!! How awesome for you!!! That is worth a little dancing.:dance::dancer::broc:
NightAngel - you hang in there, and don't let anything he says change your new lifestyle. He'll catch on...especially when he keeps seeing the changes in you.
I know there are a lot of other posters, but I can't respond to everyone right now. I hope you all have a great day and treat your body right!!!:hug:

After a week of first vacation and then a loooooong conference I’ve been MIA and not tracking ☹

But after two days back in the saddle I’m actually down very very slightly! It’s amazing what all the walking during conference week will do. It’s also amazing all the salt that’s apparently in bad food that makes you retain water. Sheesh!

But yeah, I didn’t eat very well at all, and I won't make my goal this month (I'm .2 down hahaha) - but I'm going to keep shooting for it anyway since it can't hurt to do as much as I can.

1/1: 214
1/14: 213.8

Nightangel – that’s so awesome that you’re seeing visible changes!

183stGB – drunk you sounds surprisingly healthy, I’m jealous ;) Congrats on improving your time!

boatingmommy – I’ll bet most of that is water weight – I feel like every time I put on around 5 for a bad weekend of eating and I’m surprised when I get back to drinking water/eating my veggies, how quickly things are back to normal!

Stillettolife – Sinus infections are the woooorst, hope you feel better soon.

Shr1nk1ngme – that’s so great you’re enjoying exercise instead of dreading it. I always feel better after but I’m still working toward actually looking forward to it haha.

Workinglikeadog – I’m impressed with your no PM snacking – that’s such a tough (or at least it would be for me) and you’re doing awesome!

Jennybutler357 – congrats on Onderland!!

Imabehot - Sorry about your fast food woes ☹ Your body knows best I suppose but that’s tough.

Pnkrckpixikat – good luck with your new semester!

SW (Dec 31) 145.6
GW: 140.6

Jan 1: 145.6
Jan 2: 148.4 !
Jan 3: 148.0
Jan 4: 146.4
Jan 5: 146.2
Jan 6: 145.8
Jan 7: 146.6
Jan 8: 147.8
Jan 9: 146.0
Jan 10: 145.6
Jan 11: 146.4
Jan 12: 145.8
Jan 13: 146.6
Jan 14: 145.2

Weighed in at 161.0 this morning. I am still losing but it is slowing down.

It may soon be time for an UUAD ("Up, Up and Away Day") soon. Strangely, an occasional day of caloric indulgence (as long as I stay low-carb) can sometimes boost my weight loss.

Did my walking workout again last night. I have classes for the next three nights in a row so no walking for a few days. But I think I'm going to try to squeeze in some yoga and abs videos this morning.

GW: 188
1/6: 196.6
1/7: 196.6
1/8: 195.8
1/9: 196.8
1/10: 195.4
1/11: 193.8
1/12: 195.4
1/13: 195
1/14: 193.8

Finally! The bloat is gone! :D

Bought the cutest outfit yesterday on ebay! One of a kind and hand made! I LOVE it! I'm so excited! I bought for when I've lost the weight! So excited for the day I can fit in it! :D So happy that it's mine! P.S. The black bralette comes with it-it was supposed to come with something different but she lost it when she moved so she threw in the bralette in the picture! :D

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http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/...sbian/5555.jpg

Yikes! My scale batteries were dead on Saturday morning and i didn't get my new batteries put in until last night. I've been working out but not as diligent on my meals, but this increase was a surprise. I've been following along here while i wasn't weighing in and am glad to see all the hard work going on!!

Jan 1: 151.9
Jan 2: 152.4 +.5
Jan 3: 153.4 +1
Jan 4: 152.3 -1.1
Jan 5: dnw
Jan 6: 152.5 +.2
Jan 7: 149.9 - 2.6
Jan 8: 149.4 -.5
Jan 9: 146.9 -2.5
Jan 10: 147.8 +1.1
Jan 11 - 13: dnw
Jan 14: 152 +4.2

Yay! I'm back down to my ticker weight! Lol! :carrot:

SW: 172
GW: 167
CW: 169

1/1: 172
1/2: 172
1/2: 171.5
1/4: 171 Cheat Day
1/5: 172
1/6: 170.5
1/7: 169
1/8: 169
1/9: 169.5
1/10: 169
1/11: 170 Cheat Day
1/12: 171.5
1/13: 170.5
1/14: 169

183, congrats on improving your time! :running:

Kelijpa, yay, holding those 150's, good for you! :dancer:

Sum, it will be okay! You're doing great! :yes:

Boating, woohoo! Look at that drop! Great job! :broc: And good for you deciding to make some positive changes!

Designchick, there is a lot of the month left! You never know! If you are holding water, you might get a big whoosh! :crossed:

Turtle, congrats on a new low!!! :dance:

Shr1nk1ngme, good job on the exercise! And good luck with your UUAD! Sometimes you do just have to shake up your metabolism! :dizzy:

Imabehot, yay! Nice drop! :cb: And va-va-va-voom on the dress! Just think about how happy you are going to be when it fits you! What great motivation to keep going!

Woodstock, ouch! But hey, just keep going! You'll get to where you want to be! :cheer:

Jacqui D Thanks! And you are so right!

HEY GUYS! I drank some coffee ate my breakfast..... went to the bathroom a lot lol AND MY WEIGHT DROPPED!

GW: 188
1/6: 196.6
1/7: 196.6
1/8: 195.8
1/9: 196.8
1/10: 195.4
1/11: 193.8
1/12: 195.4
1/13: 195
1/14: 193.8 CORRECTION 193.4

Thanks Pnkrckpixikat, jacqui! Again, glad I did weigh in and give myself the perspective. But back on plan and doing well!

SW: 166
1/6: 165.2
1/8: 164.8
1/9: 164.6
1/10: 164.2
1/11: 164
1/13: 166.6
1/14: 165.6

GW: 158

Sw - 244.6
Gw - 239.6
01/01 - 249.8
01/02 - 247.8
01/03 - 246.7
01/04 - 245.7
01/05 - 244.5
01/06 - 246.6
01/07 - 245.3
01/08 - 244.4
01/09 - 243.7
01/10 - 244.5
01/11 - 243.4
01/12 - 243.2
01/13 - 243.2
01/14 - 232.7

I need to get a bit more on top of things if I'm going to see the 130s anytime soon. I've changed jobs and my scheduled is all different, so meal planning isn't in a routine yet. The last four days I've been off plan but not complete chaos, so basically no change.

What I need to do is F-O-C-U-S!!

Start Weight - 141
Goal Weight - 136

Jan 6 - 141
Jan 7 - 142
Jan 8 - 141
Jan 9 - DNW
Jan 10 - 141 (just)
Jan 11 - DNW
Jan 12- DNW
Jan 13 - DNW
Jan 14 - 141

As an after thought, just noticed my lack of focus is probably why I haven't been posting/weighing - so need to focus, weigh myself and post !!

Jan 1: 208.4
Jan 2: 210.0
Jan 3: 210.0
Jan 4: 209.2
Jan 5: 210.0
Jan 6: 211.4
Jan 7: ???.?
Jan 8: 209.2
Jan 9: 209.0
Jan 10: 208.2
11
12
13
Jan 14: 207.8

5.8 more pounds to go this month. Very slow start but I hope to still make it.

Whoa Pixikat! Did you like make a deal with the devil last night?!! Lol! :devil:

Jacqui - I like your positivity, fingers crossed!

Minneey - I feel your pain! I work from home now so my schedule is all over the place (I sent a draft to clients at midnight last night!). Anyone have a good mechanism for working with crazy schedules/establishing them?

Pixikat, I'm going to guess that you are really 242.7. If so, congrats on the new low! :yay: And if you are really 232.7, I want your secret NOW! :lol:

Imabehot, yay on the extra drop! :cp:

TrayTeam, woohoo on losing a lb! Go you! :carrot:

Minneey, you just have to get a routine down and some momentum going and you'll be fine! :yes:

Susan, there's time! Keep at it! :cheer:

Designchick, it could happen, so go for it! :crossed:

Hello all, just made myself go on the bike, glad I did. Just got done reading everything and forgot most of what I wanted to say.

I'm so happy to see so much activity here, especially no one giving up, even if we struggle we're making progress and getting back on plan. I have a pretty regular schedule at work, but it's so different from all the time I've been off through the holidays it's like having a new schedule. I find I'm chafing a little at getting back to the routine.

When I was off I'd try and do a little something here and there, I think if I had an irregular schedule I'd come up with a group of exercises that I planned to do regularly like some planks, lunges, squats, stretches, etc. then try to do a few when I had a break so that I got them all in during the day but not try to set aside a block of time for exercise, just grab 5 or 10 minutes multiple times that would add up to 30 or more minutes a day.

Imabehot - that dress is really cute, great idea to have a reward out there for yourself.

Minneey - sometimes the posting motivates me to do better and sometimes doing better motivates me to post. :D

Jacqui - thanks for keeping me up to date on everyone :D you are an inspiration, congrats on making that ticker weight!

Best to all :sunny:

SW: 185.6
GW: 179

Decided to join in the fun. I have been tracking on My Fitness Pal and wanted to come back to 3FC!

1-6 Did not weigh.

Weekly Weight Loss: --
Monthly Weight Loss: --

7: 185.6
8: 185.4
9: 185.4
10: 183.8
*11: 184.4
*12: 184.2
13: 184

Weekly Weight Loss: -1.6 lbs
Monthly Weight Loss: -1.6 lbs

14: 182 (TOM)
15: 181.8 (TOM)
16: 180.6 (TOM)
17: 180.2 (TOM)
*18: 181.6 d'oh
*19: 181
20: 178.8

Weekly Weight Loss: -5.2 lbs
Monthly Weight Loss: -6.8 lbs

21: 178.8
22: 178.6
23: 179
24: 179
*25: 179.8 Wrong way hah!
*26:
27:

Weekly Weight Loss:
Monthly Weight Loss:

28:
29:
30:
31:

Weekly Weight Loss:
Monthly Weight Loss:

WELCOME! :D Never too late!

Thanks imabehot!!!

It's so hard to keep up with everyone on this page because it moves so fast in 24 hours lol That's awesome for you all and I hope you're reaching your goals. Just popping in to say hi and sorry if someone asked me a question. I've been totally distracted lately. Oh, I started calorie counting again, too :D

Down to 63.5kgs today! But that's probably because I had low calories a couple days ago (Insomnia: up all night and wasn't interested in eating until dinner). Oh well, I'll take it. I've been a bit lazy with my running too. Distracted 100% lol

Keep up the good work everyone!

SW: 80,7kg
1/3: 80,7kg (no change; Øcals: 1550; exercise: 2x)
1/10: 78,2kg (-2,5kg; Øcals: 1560; exercise: 5x)
1/17:
1/24:
1/31:
GW: 78,0kg

yesterday's exercise: 1h crossfit
yesterday's calories: 1700

good morning :)

I was super sore yesterday, but I still went to Crossfit. We did exactly the same workout as when I started in October, and doing AMRAP (as many rounds as possible), I improved by one round. And am not sore anymore today! Woohoo. Improvement in fitness gets me really excited, but I'm taking a rest day today - well, also to channel my power to my studies ;)

boatingmommy way to go getting back to exercise. I think we all struggle at times - otherwise all of us would be a size 0. It's not about perfection, it's about consistency ;)

designchick88 Don't give up on your goal - still half a month to go! Or just readjust your goal to half of it :) Glad to see you back!
By the way, drunk me is not healthy, but a boasting idiot ;)

imabehot awesome drop! And I LOVE the dress. Super gorgeous.

Woodstock minor setback ;) quick gains leave quickly. Keep at it!

Jacqui_D well done being back to ticker weight!

TrayTeam nice drop! Great job.

pnkrckpixikat typo? Otherwise, you should totally write a book (I'd buy it).

kelijpa I find it so much harder to break exercise up in blocks - if I start I want to pull through. Also, gives me an excuse to put on my adorable H&M workout outfit and I'm sure I wouldn't do that for 5minutes at a time. Well done getting on the bike though!

kalikat003 :welcome2:
You already did great this month! Keep going!

Rhiko Hi :) Well done being done to 63.5!

Have a great Wednesday! Middle of the week already!

Great job with the crossfit 183!

kalikat welcome! we still have half the month left to lose some!

Rhiko hi, yay on the drop!

Good morning all
My goal is to lose 4.9 and get to 155

Jan 1 - 159.9
Jan 2 - 162.0 - here we go, really starting with weekly WI tomorrow, so ok with this for now...
Jan 3 - 163.4 weekly WI, hopefully this will be my high for the year
Jan 4 - 162.9 headed in the right direction
Jan 5 - 162.9
Jan 6 - 159.4 yay for the whoosh, nice to get rid if that water!
Jan 7 - 159.0 TOM showed up...bleh
Jan 8 - 159.1
Jan 9 - 159.7 wine...d'oh, should be down for WI tomorrow
Jan 10 - 159.1 weekly WI (-4.3 got that bump up off!)
Jan 11 - 160.0 pancakes for bfast, pierogies for dinner
Jan 12 - 162.0 supper out did it, sodium, extra cals, etc, today will fix that
Jan 13 - 159.2
Jan 14 - 159.5
Jan 15 - 159.4

Jan 31 - 155

SW (Dec 31) 145.6
GW: 140.6

Jan 1: 145.6
Jan 2: 148.4 !
Jan 3: 148.0
Jan 4: 146.4
Jan 5: 146.2
Jan 6: 145.8
Jan 7: 146.6
Jan 8: 147.8
Jan 9: 146.0
Jan 10: 145.6
Jan 11: 146.4
Jan 12: 145.8
Jan 13: 146.6
Jan 14: 145.2
Jan 15: 144.4

SW - 159
1/13 - 162
1/14 - 159.6
1/15 - 159.4
GW - 153

So tired and so sore!!! I am a social worker and work out of my home for the state of Illinois. Someone tried to fax me at 4:15 a.m.!!! :mad: There is a central office that they can fax to, but they faxed my home and woke the whole house up! :censored::tantrum::bomb: Argh! Needless to say, I was pissed and couldn't get back to sleep. So now I am walking around like a zombie trying to get ready for work. :tired:
I am sore because yesterday was the second day in a row that I worked out. I did the Turbo Jam Cardio party 2. I moved muscles that haven't been moved in a while. Lord help me if I have to cough or sneeze! Stomach muscles are gone!
Have a great day everyone! Mine can only get better from here.

Well I stepped on my scale this morning and literally said out loud “wha??????” – for a good reason for once. I’m doing zumba tonight though so I can expect a good 2-3 pounds of water weight tomorrow…. My body is so weird, but I love it anyway haha.

1/1: 214
1/14: 213.8
1/15: 212

kelija – that’s a really good idea! I think I’ll try to take a break when I grab my tea and cycle through some yoga/lunges/squats for 5 minutes. That’s could really add up!

Welcome kalikat003! I just got back into this challenge as well ☺

183stGB – hahaha you crack me up, at least you got a good fitness goal out of it ☺

I've been allowing myself to snack a little each night and clearly have not been doing myself any favor! It also occurred to me late yesterday that the antibiotics i've been taking since Friday for a minor eye infection may also be impacting water retention.

Jan 1: 151.9
Jan 2: 152.4 +.5
Jan 3: 153.4 +1
Jan 4: 152.3 -1.1
Jan 5: dnw
Jan 6: 152.5 +.2
Jan 7: 149.9 - 2.6
Jan 8: 149.4 -.5
Jan 9: 146.9 -2.5
Jan 10: 147.8 +1.1
Jan 11 - 13: dnw
Jan 14: 152 +4.2
Jan 15: 152.3 +.3

GW: 188
1/6: 196.6
1/7: 196.6
1/8: 195.8
1/9: 196.8
1/10: 195.4
1/11: 193.8
1/12: 195.4
1/13: 195
1/14: 193.4
1/15: 192.4

Whoo!! :D

My Jan goal is to lose 4 & no p.m. snacking. Progress to date:
1/1 - 158 & no p.m. snacking
1/4 - 157 & continued success with no p.m. snacking.
1/6 - 156 & continued success with no p.m. snacking.
1/10 - 156 & continued success with no p.m. snacking.
1/11 - grazed after dinner
1/12 - 156 & back to no p.m. snacking.
1/14 - 156 & continuing with no p.m. snacking

boating, hope eating is back under control - that's a hard one.

stiletto, hope you get rid of that sinus infection soon.

jacqui, there is great joy in seeing the ticker and you align, lol.

minneey, when you find that focus, please send some this way too!

Pnkr, jacqui and designe - thanks for your continued support on no p.m. snacking. I got this pattern from my mom/family and my inner child thinks everyday is an occasion to eat.

Sending F-o-c-u-s power to all that need it, hoping I can get some too.
Make it a great day.

Late, but gotta start somewhere!

CW: 217.6
GW: 213

WELCOME xRiotGirl!

Jan 1: 208.4
Jan 2: 210.0
Jan 3: 210.0
Jan 4: 209.2
Jan 5: 210.0
Jan 6: 211.4
Jan 7: ???.?
Jan 8: 209.2
Jan 9: 209.0
Jan 10: 208.2
11
12
13
Jan 14: 207.8
Jan 15: 207.6

Welcome to all the newbies!! This us THE place to be :-)

Keli, thanks for the ideas about managing the schedule !

Design chick, nice to know I'm not the only one struggling with the routine thing. It's food on the go as im not in the office that's my biggest problem. I need to try and be more if a hermit!

Boating, tell me more about turbo jam? Have you tried the next one turbo fire? I'm thinking of ordering the chalean extreme workout programme and some weights, so might try and see if I can get one of her others at the same time. I've heard jam and fire are quite hard to follow? What are your results like?

Well, I grudgingly went to the gym tonight and checked my watch every 2-5mibs throughout my spin class. It appears focus is not the only thing on my wish list, motivation and will power also needed. Maybe I should call it a whoosh list?!

Start Weight - 141
Goal Weight - 136

Jan 6 - 141
Jan 7 - 142
Jan 8 - 141
Jan 9 - DNW
Jan 10 - 141 (just)
Jan 11 - DNW
Jan 12- DNW
Jan 13 - DNW
Jan 14 - 141
Jan 15 - 140

So I was down a half-lb to 168.5 today! :carrot:

SW: 172
GW: 167
CW: 168.5

1/1: 172
1/2: 172
1/2: 171.5
1/4: 171 Cheat Day
1/5: 172
1/6: 170.5
1/7: 169
1/8: 169
1/9: 169.5
1/10: 169
1/11: 170 Cheat Day
1/12: 171.5
1/13: 170.5
1/14: 169
1/15: 168.5

Hi Kalikat! :welcome: Glad you're joining us! :goodluck:

Hi xRiotGirl! :welcome3: Good to have you! :goodluck:

Minneey, I'm glad to see you move past 141! :jig: Keep going! You may not feel like doing what you're doing, but keep doing it! You'll be glad you did!

Susan, good job on the new low! :goodscale:

Workinglikeadog, I see your name is Diana and I think I will start using that. (It's beautiful and shorter, lol) I hope you don't mind. So Diana, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you get a visit from the whoosh fairy soon! :angel:

Imabehot, yay on another lb! :dancer:

Woodstock, I don't know if antibotics cause water gain, but I would think the body would hold water to help it fight any kind of infection. I'm just guessing though! :dunno:

Designchick, woohoo on the big drop! :broc:

Boating, yep, a fax at 4:30 in the morning just might make one a little cranky, lol! :devil: Great job on the TurboJam and I hope your sore muscles start feeling better very soon!

Turtle, congrats on another new low! :dance:

Kelijpa, looking good! Keep it up! :cb:

183, you are on fire! :flame: Great job on the exercise!

Rhiko, glad you're still checking in! Congrats on being 63.5! :cp: I hope you get some sleep and your complete focus back! :dz:

Scheduling is totally what I need to work on. I wake up, go to work, pick up kids from school, make dinner, kids baths and homework on a schedule. I have got to put exercise on the sched somewhere and just do it without question. I have been pretty good with meal planning for the week and it has helped so much to stop the mindless, grab something quick eating.

Thank you guys for all the support. It is awesome. I need to post more but this month has been almost overwhelming with getting my eating under control, and trying to get my exercise in. Then my husband had some changes this year with our health/RX insurance that I am trying to figure out. BUT I haven't used food to deal with my stress!!!!!!

SW: 80,7kg
1/3: 80,7kg (no change; Øcals: 1550; exercise: 2x)
1/10: 78,2kg (-2,5kg; Øcals: 1560; exercise: 5x)
1/17:
1/24:
1/31:
GW: 78,0kg

yesterday's exercise: --
yesterday's calories: 2200

Hi guys,

I ended up eating at the school cafeteria yesterday (which I usually never do) and my calorie intake was a little higher. Sad note, school food is not very delicious, so it wasn't worth it. When I know in advance that I'll stay at school over lunch I pack something, but yesterday I didn't. Happens.
My legs still feel a little like jello, but I'll go for a slow short run in the afternoon because the weather is nice.

Have a nice day everyone! :wave: