takingcontrol - thanks:) You are almost at wonderland - way to go!

Yesterday I went way off plan.... but did my steps and exercise and enjoyed it. When I am back from my trip on 6th March I will limit days like that, but, for now I am being kind to myself. Back on track today as even though it is Sunday I need to catch up on some work and do a handover before I go away. Will go on a couple of walks too to get my 10,000 steps in. Woke up late, that was a real treat!

1: 208.2
2: Official weigh in = 206.8
3: 206.8
4: 206.0
5: 205.6
6: 205.2
7: 205.2
8: 205.6
9: Official Weigh in 205.0
10: 205.8
11: 205.8
12: 205.6
13 205.2
14: 204.0
15: 203.0
16: Official Weigh in 202.4
17: no weigh in
18: no weigh in
19: no weigh in
20: 207.2
21: 208.8
22: 205.6 - PHEW on the way back down again!
23:Official weigh in 204.8 - up 2.6 on last week's official weigh in, but I will take it!
24: 203.8
25: 203.2 - I can smell onederland again, so, giving myself a little break today in terms of depriving foods, focusing on water and exercise
26: 204.6
27:
28:

Way to go, flower1!

boatingmommy: 5 lbs
chouku: 13 lbs
econ_nerd: 10 lbs
flower1: 2 lbs
Francesca017: 12 lbs
IslandJD: 10 lbs
kelijpa: 2.6 lbs
ladyinweighting: 4 lbs
LovelyLeah: 10.6 lbs
MonteCristo: 9.4 lbs
NightSnacker: 20 lbs
opheliaphoenix: 10 lbs
Ronja: 3.7 kgs Bonus goal: 1.5 more kgs
Sperrigo: reach 145 lbs
stronggal: hit 20.5% body fat
takingcontrol: 10.2 lbs
TWINCA: 10 lbs
unwanted37lbs: 7 lbs
VickieLou: 7 lbs
Weekend_Boater: 6.7 lbs
wefrogy: 10 lbs

Feb SW: 120
Feb Goal: 118 (lose 2 lbs) - Done Feb-22

Feb-01: 120
Feb-04: 119.6
Feb-06: 119.4
Feb-10: 119.0
Feb-12: 118.8
Feb-16: 118.2
Feb-22: 118.0 (made goal)
Feb-24: 117.8
Feb-26: 117.6

opheliaphoenix Wow! Your step count is impressive!!

takingcontrol Being kind to yourself is always important. When do you leave for you trip?
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I'm staying fairly consistent so I'm pleased with that!

SW: 209.6
GW: 199
2/1 - 209.6
2/2 - 208.2
2/3 - 208.2
2/4 - 208
2/5 - 207.4
2/6 - 207.2
2/7 - 206.2
2/8 - 205.6
2/9 - 204.6
2/10 - 204.5
2/11 - 205.4
2/12 - 204.6
2/13 - 204.4
2/14 - 205.2
2/15 - 205.0
2/16 - 204.4
2/17 - 204.4
2/18 - 205.0
2/19 - 204.4
2/20 - 204.6
2/21 - 203.8
2/22 - 204.4
2/23 - 202.8
2/24 - 201.8
2/25 - 202.4
2/26 - 201.8

A quick check in as I need to get ready for my trip. No scales for me until a week today, which is quite a scary thought. I am also heading in the wrong direction again! Could make excuses about TOM etc. BUT, actually, my being kind to myself allowed me to buy junk from the supermarket both days of the weekend and that is a habit I want no more!

So..... my March goal is going to be finding and staying in onederland. I am going to focus more on upping my fitness and improving body shape. Also, on being more realistic but still very honest with my eating to try and make this thing stick!

Good luck to everyone for your last weigh in or two. Whatever the numbers show we all stuck at it and held ourselves accountable, whoop! I will try and check in, albeit without any numbers while I am away, if I can get this on my phone.

Take care ladies and thanks for all the support :)

1: 208.2
2: Official weigh in = 206.8
3: 206.8
4: 206.0
5: 205.6
6: 205.2
7: 205.2
8: 205.6
9: Official Weigh in 205.0
10: 205.8
11: 205.8
12: 205.6
13 205.2
14: 204.0
15: 203.0
16: Official Weigh in 202.4
17: no weigh in
18: no weigh in
19: no weigh in
20: 207.2
21: 208.8
22: 205.6 - PHEW on the way back down again!
23:Official weigh in 204.8 - up 2.6 on last week's official weigh in, but I will take it!
24: 203.8
25: 203.2 - I can smell onederland again, so, giving myself a little break today in terms of depriving foods, focusing on water and exercise
26: 204.6
27: 205.6
28:

We have 2 days to go girls! I wanted to say thanks for the support and encouragement with my frustration the last time. I hope that you are all doing well and if not, hey, we have a whole new month coming up which I look forward to being in with you all.

Have a fantastic day ladies and takingcontrol have a fabulous time in Berlin.

davis I was sorry to hear of your news, hope your okay, hang in there and hang with the chicks as best as you can...their support makes a paramount difference. Feel better :hug:

hope to catch up to you all more soon.

takingcontrol Have fun!! Can't wait to hear all about it next week!
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I'm debating on how I want to phrase my goal/start weight for next month. Tomorrow is my husband and I's first anniversary-ish (part 1 of 4 since we married on leap day). We're going out for steaks and having a big meal. That means March 1st will have a jump but a very temporary one. If I make that higher weight my start weight it'll make it look like I lost more weight than I really did. I'm overthinking this aren't I? Haha, I'll probably set my goal based on tomorrow mornings weight and then just let March 1st weight be what it is.

I also know Thursday will be off plan. I'm testing out a new buttercream frosting recipe and I know with a doubt I'll be tasting..I mean testing it the whole way through.

SW: 209.6
GW: 199
2/1 - 209.6
2/2 - 208.2
2/3 - 208.2
2/4 - 208
2/5 - 207.4
2/6 - 207.2
2/7 - 206.2
2/8 - 205.6
2/9 - 204.6
2/10 - 204.5
2/11 - 205.4
2/12 - 204.6
2/13 - 204.4
2/14 - 205.2
2/15 - 205.0
2/16 - 204.4
2/17 - 204.4
2/18 - 205.0
2/19 - 204.4
2/20 - 204.6
2/21 - 203.8
2/22 - 204.4
2/23 - 202.8
2/24 - 201.8
2/25 - 202.4
2/26 - 201.8
2/27 - 201.4 - holding steady

Hi again,

Leah Happy Anniversary! :) I don't personally think that your overthinking it, I do it all the time! lol. How about maybe making your start weight be tomorrow morning? It sure is close enough and then you have all month! In any event, enjoy your night out with your hubby and I wish you a wonderful time! I hope that your knee is better and that you are well.


Talk soon girls, have a great night!

Btw, yum on the frosting! I used to cake decorate. Next Sunday the family is getting together at a pizza parlor for dad's birthday, that is where he wants to go. I sooo soooo have to be good all week in preparation! lol One day at a time.....let's keep on truckin' :carrot:

Hello there my friends
I have been slacking with my entries, but not with my weight loss. This morning I WI at 102.9. This means I met my second goal (just so-so) and lost in total 6 kgs (13 lbs) this month, most of it within first eight days. My weightloss then stalled for around 20 days and I had a woosh this morning to bring me to my goal. This means I need to set a modest goal for next month, to not get too frustrated about things going slowly.

To everyone who have met their goal for February, CONGRATULATIONS!!! Amazing job.

More important though, to everyone who did NOT meet their goal: please don't get frustrated. I've made this mistake in past, more than once. I would set up what seemed like a reasonable goal, lets say 6 pounds, then I wouldn't reach it, because I lost just 3 pounds instad of 6, and then I would give up, eat whathever I liked, and gain everything back. If only I settled for those 3 pounds, and carried on, I would have been at my goal weight long, long ago. Every single pound down is one pound closer to your overall goal! Just stay strong and carry on!

I'm so behind on logging here! This morning was great to read all the wonderful successes everyone's having, a real treat to know we are doing so well on this journey.

Last week was mid winter break for my kids soooo, what schedule?! By the weekend my routine was so shot it was just chaos around here but back on track now.

I stayed with my plan over the break and weekend, though things are still progressing slowly. I have decided my weight loss is slow because I'm building an uber ripped bod under this fat suit that I shall someday shed and magically see the results. :o;) Ok that's silly but I really am working out lots and dropping inches so somethings got to be happening. My favorite jeans almost fell right off at the store yesterday so that's hard to ignore.

My goal was way too big this month(thought I was still in that initial whoosh phase) but I'm pronouncing my results a win anyway. I've so struggled with these ups and downs but overall I did well.

21: 260.8
22: 260.8
23: 260.2
24: 260
25: 262
26: 260.2
27: 259.8

Started measuring 2/14 9 inches lost 2/28(in only half a month!):carrot:

Start Feb 1 265.9
Week one monthly loss 1.1 lbs
Week two monthly loss 2.5 lbs
Week three loss 1.6 lbs
Week four loss 1 lb
Total loss 6.1