Jacqui Join me in onederland, you are so close!

Just checking in! Hope the weekend is going great for you guys. Will catch up in the morning before work!

magistra17 ~ I'm with you!!! I have 3 pounds to go as well. Perhaps we will pull it off and perhaps not, but wow at how far we have come for the month. Weighing daily can be difficult but I like data and the more data you have, the more information you have to see patterns and with those patterns come a better understanding of what works, what doesn't etc. I'm rooting for ya. I hope we both get to see GOAL and if not, we can knock it out of the park next month..eh?

LovelyLeah ~ on reaching ONEDERLAND and GOAL!!!!! That is awesome. Hope things get better at work for you. I'm sure you will be able to adjust better once you have been there a little longer and get used to the schedule? I am so excited for you. No longer seeing those 2's before your weight is a boost within itself. Congrats and you are doing an amazing job.

SeeMyFeet ~ I do hope they put you on a regimen that will work for you. Believe me when I saw I feel your pain. My worst time with it is during TOM. No amount of exercise of positive thinking helps at all with the pain or fatigue. Its just one of those things that we do our best to get through. I have lived with it for about 2-3 years now and my motto is fake it until you make it. I still have weeks where I just can bear to hold a cup to take a drink much less move to workout and so on those days/weeks I really control my calories. Its a difficult and slow process but the little things will start to add up and a loss will happen. Just know, you are not alone in this and we will be here for you if you need us. Keep your head up and just keep moving forward.

iDream ~ Oh my and people with their comments. Honestly, I don't see how some folks live with themselves day in/day out. On the positive side though, I'm glad you have that support outside of the chicks here. That is a winning combination and it shows as you are doing an amazing job. Good luck with all the vacation prep. Today is ours though I will be working and the boys and my fiance will be doing all the grunt work. I did manage to get all the clothes we need to pack washed and folded and ready to pack yesterday but that was the extent of it. When are you guys leaving? We are going to leave Saturday night around 10, so I still have a little time. So, I was toying with bringing my scale since we are driving this time? What do you think? Good idea or heck no its vacation?

berryblondeboys ~ Awesome. Great job on hitting GOAL again. I need to be doing what you are doing. Whats the secret?

Jacqui ~ You know, I believe its there, its just not showing it to you on the scale. I'm sure you will post it soon. Can't wait. I'm so excited for you.

Noggs ~ You are doing so well and getting so close to kissing those 3's goodbye. I'm sure you will see it soon with all the hard work you are putting into it.
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Hey ya'll Well, I'm holding steady on the scale but I think TOM is gone. So I basically have 6 days before vacation starts and need to hit 3 pounds to hit my goal for the month. So, I'm toying with the idea of taking my scale with me on vacation. What do you guys think? I want to enjoy my vacation and I don't think it would take any enjoyment out of it. I'm used to the fluctuating scale by now, so I don't think it would impact me in that regard but just to see it there in the bathroom, might be a motivator or reminder if you will, that vacation is all great and fun, but there is a larger goal at hand here and a freakin' wedding dress to fit into..lol! I don't know. I have always been of the mindset of "its a vacation, enjoy it to the fullest" so I don't know. I'm just conflicted. Well, I gotta get off here and get to work. You ladies enjoy your day.

SW: 237
GW: 227

06/01: 236
06/02: 235
06/03: 235
06/04: 236
06/05: 232
06/06: 233
06/07: 232
06/08: 232
06/09: 231
06/10: 231
06/11: 231
06/12: 232
06/13: 231
06/14: 233 TOM
06/15: 233
06/16: 233
06/17: 232
06/18: 231
06/19: 230
06/20: 233
06/21: 230

Way to go, LovelyLeah, berryblondeboys, Ambience, and iDream! Did I miss anyone?

I have a new bonus goal for iDream -- does anyone else want one?

Jacqui_D: 6.5 lbs
LovelyLeah: 9 lbs
CakeGirl75: 18 lbs
Delphi: 10 lbs, check-in every day
srjph: 4.1 lbs
MrsT15: 10.1 lbs
boatingmommy: 5 lbs
Candidcamster: 6 lbs
SeeMyFeet: 3 lbs
Aclai4067: 12 lbs
berryblondeboys: 8.6 lbs Bonus goal: make it 10!
hepzibah: 14.2 lbs
Noggs: 10 lbs
Ambience: 5 kgs
nonameslob: 1.4 lbs
GordonGirl16: 5 lbs
verywell: 3 lbs
gardenerjoy: 1.35 kgs
CatRN78: 10 lbs
Turtle11: 3.4 lbs
JenDestiny: 10 lbs
lovemylife001: 8 lbs
kelijpa: 6.3 lbs
dangerouscurves76: 8 lbs
Future: 11 lbs
iDream: 5 lbs bonus goal: 1.5 lbs more
scout83: 3 lbs
VickieLou: 10 lbs
magistra17: 6 lbs
EnglishMcTeach: 6.3 lbs
mossy: reach 145

This is my weekly update. Ah, the beginning of a weight loss is so sweet. Down 11.6 for the month so far. Not sure where the rest of the month will take me, but It's all bonus from here on out!

SW: 253.6 (5/31/15)
Goal weight: 245 (-8.6)

I will update THIS post every day, and then do a weekly new post, once a week.

6/1/15: 253.3 (-0.3)
6/2/15: 252.9 (-1.0)
6/3/15: 253.0 (-0.9)
6/4/15: 251.1 (-2.5)
6/5/15: 251.5 (-2.1)
6/6/15: 251.3 (-2.3)
6/7/15: 249.6 (-4.0)
6/8/15: 249.7 (-3.9)
6/9/15: 248.3 (-5.3)
6/10/15: 248.0 (-5.6)
6/11/15: 247.8 (-5.8)
6/12/15: 246.3 (-7.3)
6/13/15: 245.1 (-8.5)
6/14/15: 245.0 (-8.6) GOAL MET!!!

New Goal: -10 for the month, so 243.6

6/15/15: 243.8 (-9.8) (I totally didn't expect to see another big drop on the scale this quickly!) period started
6/16/15: 244.3 (-9.3) Day two of period
6/17/15: 244.4 (-9.2) Day three of period
6/18/15: 243.9 (-9.7) Day four of period
6/19/15: 243.0 (-10.6) Day five of period secondary goal met!
6/20/15: 242.8 (-10.8)
6/21/15: 242.3 (-11.3)
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Quick check-in before work.

SW: 208.5 (5/30)
6/1 - 206.5
6/2 - 206.5
6/3 - 205.5
6/4 - 205
6/5 - 205
6/6 - 204.5
6/7 - 205
6/8 - 205.5
6/9 - 204.5
6/10 - 203.5
6/11 - 203.5
6/12 - 203
6/13 - 202
6/14 - 202
6/15 - 201
6/16 - 200.5
6/17 - 200.5
6/18 - 200
6/19 - 200.5
6/20 - 199.5
6/21 - 199.5
GW: 199.5

Congrats to those of you who've already hit your target for the month! I had a gain of 1.4 after my last check in that decided to hang around a few days. Finally back down a pound today so still looking at 2 more to meet my goal this month.

I also finally got in a little exercise on Thursday. I was off work before dark for once and made the impulse decision to finally go check out the greenway in my area (I've lived on this side of town 10 months now and am just getting to it). I walked a little shy of 2 miles and my muscles are still slightly tender from it. I've been struggling with the mental battle around that since. I just want to be lighter so that exercise isn't so hard, but I know if I really want it to be easier I need to be doing it more to build my strength.

SW: 336.4
CW: 326.4
GW: 324.4

June Goal: Below 190

June 8 SW: 196
June 9: 195.9
June 10: 195.3
June 11: 195.8
June 12: 195.3
June 13: 195.2
June 14: 194.5
June 15: 194.3
June 16: 193.9
June 17: 193.4
June 18: 193.3
June 19: 193.1
June 20: 192.9
June 21: 193.3

Looks like I'm a little bit up today. It's interesting how I could feel it when I got up this morning. I don't think I drank enough water yesterday and I did eat some salty food in the evening. My daughter made dinner for me, but it was nachos. I didn't want to be rude and not eat it. After all I had to praise her for taking the initiative to make dinner. I don't know what the scale will say tomorrow as we are going out to dinner for Father's Day. Restaurant food usually also makes me retain water.

Delphi Thank you for your kind words and encouragement. I really needed to hear that. Yes, we will definitely knock it out of the park next month! -- You could take the scale with you, although when I go on vacation, I can usually make healthy eating choices. It's when I get together with family that I'm vulnerable and I have a problem staying on the diet. You know yourself best. Will you be able to stick to making healthy choices while on vacation or do you need the scale to help you remember? If the scale is not a packing problem, I say take it with you. It couldn't hurt to have it accessible.

Today's check in:

01/06: 173.8
02/06: 172.48
17/06: 174.2
22/06: 172.2

At least I am going in the right direction again!!

Well done on everyone else's progress!

I hope that everyone had a great weekend Everyone is doing so great staying on plan.

I'm happy to report that my son came home from the hospital today. They said that he had a virus along with the ulcers in the mouth (so weird). He is doing so much better, but has to follow up with primary care physician in 3 days. I did manage to stay on plan, which amazes me.

I want to thank Delphi, Magistra17, IDream and Jacqui for the kind words during my terrible ordeal with my son. I felt hopeless for a minute that they wouldn't figure out a treatment plan for him, but they did and your kind words help me to remain positive and hopeful

Tomorrow is weigh in day, can't wait to see what the scale looks like. Have a great night. Will check in tomorrow.

Lovemylife, I'm SO happy you son is home and on the mend!

Sandye, That number looks great on you!

Leah, CONGRATS on making GOAL!!! I'm trying to meet you in Onederland! I don't know if I'll be making it tomorrow though. Rough night tonight, late night stress snacking. I know better, and while I did stay away from foods not allowed on my plan, my body will disapprove anyway, I'm sure!

Verywell, yay on the 2-lb drop!

VickieLou, you're doing great! Keep it up!

Magistra, there's still time to make goal! Keep going!

Ashley, great job on the exercise! Your goal is right around the corner! You can do it!

Delphi, woohoo on the whoosh!

BerryBB, wow, you're still on fire!

SeeMyFeet, aw, I feel for you! I'm glad you have a new doc and you're on the right meds now. Keep hope! My RA (and the depression that went with it) was so terrible at first, but eventually it eased up and became quite bearable even without meds. I am hoping the same for you!

SW: 206.5
GW: 200
CW: 202

6/1: (203) 206.5
6/2: (202.5) 206
6/3: (202) 205.5
6/4: (201) 204.5
6/5: 204.5
6/6: 205.5 Carb Day
6/7: 206
6/8: 206.5
6/9: 205.5
6/10: 206.5
6/11: 205.5
6/12: 204.5
6/13: 204.5 Carb Day
6/14: 204.5
6.15: 205
6/16: 203.5
6/17: 202
6/18: 201.5
6/19: 201
6/20: 201 Carb Day
6/21: 202

lovemylife001 ~ I'm thankful you and your son are now home and he is okay. What a stressful time for you guys. Sending good vibes your way for the scale.

verywell ~ That is indeed the right direction. Great job. Keep up the amazing work.

VickieLou ~ You are getting so close on Onederland. You're almost there. Keep digging and you will be there before you know it.

magistra17 ~ You know, the scale is always up for me if I eat later in the evening, especially if there is even a modest amount of sodium in what I consume. Hopefully, its just a little retention and you will see a drop today. Hope you guys had fun at dinner. Oh and thanks for the advice. I'm still on the fence. I think I could go either way and still do fine. Just curiosity for the most part really. I just want to know my daily weights I guess

Aclai4067 ~ Ah, the burden of exercise. I still go through that. I know it will get easier on my joints and lungs eventually but now it is hard to get through. You did do those 2 miles. You did it and thats awesome. Regardless, of how your body feels, it secretly is thanking you for it. Eventually, it will get easier and we know that. Just keep pushing yourself gradually and it will get better. It might help to look at a marathon training schedule just to get an idea of how to increase and decrease a walking regimen. In the beginning you do like 2 miles Monday, Wednesday, Friday and then push yourself on Saturday or Sunday to 3 miles and then rinse and repeat for 2 week intervals and then gradually increase. At the end of the day though, listen to your body and do what works best for you.
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Well Happy Monday chicks. Whew, yesterday was quite busy but we managed to get alot done for vacation. All suitcases are for the most part packed and the car and supplies are ready to rollout. I was hoping to see movement on the scale this morning but we had such a long day yesterday we ended up eating late and I believe I am retaining a bit as the scale was up a little. Oh well, I will just be more diligent about it today. Sure hope you guys get your week off to a great start and have a wonderful day.

SW: 237
GW: 227

06/01: 236
06/02: 235
06/03: 235
06/04: 236
06/05: 232
06/06: 233
06/07: 232
06/08: 232
06/09: 231
06/10: 231
06/11: 231
06/12: 232
06/13: 231
06/14: 233 TOM
06/15: 233
06/16: 233
06/17: 232
06/18: 231
06/19: 230
06/20: 233
06/21: 230
06/22: 231

Jacqui You'll make it soon enough. Sorry to hear about your rough night. Today is a new day and a fresh start. Slips are only mistakes if you make them so.

Lovemylife Glad to hear about your son! And well done for staying on track through such a difficult time.

Delphi Hope you have fun on your vacation!
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I was hoping that with starting this new job I'd be losing a lot more. But maybe all this extra movement and exercise has put it in a bit of shock. I'm hoping that having today and tomorrow off will help me recover. Also I've been eating later at night when I get home because I don't have much time during the day. I wish I could eat a bigger meal during my breaks and save my snacks for after but then I just feel ready for a nap afterwards. Oh well, I'll get it figured out. Hopefully I'm in for a whoosh soon.

SW: 208.5 (5/30)
6/1 - 206.5
6/2 - 206.5
6/3 - 205.5
6/4 - 205
6/5 - 205
6/6 - 204.5
6/7 - 205
6/8 - 205.5
6/9 - 204.5
6/10 - 203.5
6/11 - 203.5
6/12 - 203
6/13 - 202
6/14 - 202
6/15 - 201
6/16 - 200.5
6/17 - 200.5
6/18 - 200
6/19 - 200.5
6/20 - 199.5
6/21 - 199.5
6/22 - 199.5
GW: 199.5

June Goal: Below 190

June 8 SW: 196
June 9: 195.9
June 10: 195.3
June 11: 195.8
June 12: 195.3
June 13: 195.2
June 14: 194.5
June 15: 194.3
June 16: 193.9
June 17: 193.4
June 18: 193.3
June 19: 193.1
June 20: 192.9
June 21: 193.3
June 22: 193.9


I went out to dinner with the family last night and usually when we eat out, no matter how careful I am, I retain water the next day. I also have a slight headache this morning, which is usually an indicator that I am retaining water. I hope I can be rid of it by this evening. I have to be diligent about eating healthy and drinking my water today!


VickieLou Way to go!


verywell Lookin' good!


lovemylife What a relief! I'm so glad to hear that your son is home. And you stayed on plan. That's amazing! Good for you.


jackie D thanks for the cheerleading! I hope you get to Onederland soon! You can do it!


Delphi I seem to be retaining today too. I hope we both see a drop tomorrow!


Have a lovely day everybody!