SW: 261.5
GW: 257.5

1: 261.5
2: 260.5
3: 261
4: 261
5: 261
6: 261.5
7: 261 TOM

Total loss for Week One: 0.5 pounds
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8: 260.5 TOM
9: 261.5 TOM
10: 260.5 TOM

Welcome back Ophelia!
Er, where's our Lacerta??

Welcome, opheliaphoenix!

ange82much: maintain under 114 lbs
Beeps2011: -5 lbs
JennyReddy: reach 165 lbs
Lacerta: -5.4 lbs
maylay03: -5.8 lbs
MrsDeenz: -6.8 lbs
Mrsgomez: -9 lbs
Newlyn: -4 lbs
opheliaphoenix: -5 lbs
sgregg: -8 lbs
SnowMama: -3 lbs
VickieLou: -7 lbs
TealWaters: -6 lbs

Week Two
08: 198.2
09: 197.4
10: 196.4
11:
12:
13:
14:
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Total Loss for Week Two:

So I haven't posted for about a week. It has been a rough month for me so far. I started out sick, and then just got totally overwhelmed at work, putting in a lot of overtime, trying to get everything done by this last Friday, because I have Jury Duty this upcoming week, so had to have everything done earlier in the month than usual. As a result, I was getting up super early in the mornings, not getting enough sleep, didn't have enough energy to cook healthy for dinner, and went for the fast options for lunch. I didn't make the best choices this week because I just didn't have the mental or physical energy. Not a valid excuse, but it is what happened. At one point I was up as high as 198.2, but that seems to have been water retention. I do think I gained about a pound of real weight this week though, and where I was losing so slowly before, that set me back to where I was 3 weeks ago. This has also been the first time in a year that I've gone 2 days in a row without weighing in.

So I'm not going to make my goals by the 18th, and probably not my goal for the month, but at least I will be able to say that I'm back on plan. I keep reminding myself that it is a lifelong change, not a short term thing, and one week of bad choices isn't the end of the world (marathon, not a sprint). This week just took it out of me, and when I get super stressed, I tend to get depressed as well, and that makes it hard to stay on track. I'm going to try to take a few days off work either next week or the week after to rest my brain.

SW: 142.8
GW: 139.8

Week Two
08: 141.0 TOM
09: DNW TOM
10: 139.4 TOM

This drop is probably a little bit dehydration. Spent yesterday snowboarding on my work trip and we go hard. Lol. It was also windy and snowing, so I'm sure the moisture loss from a day of activity at high elevation was even more than usual. Still was amazing to see the 130s. This morning when I went to put on my bra it seemed gappy, so I pulled out my next smaller size. Fits perfectly. So it's official - the boobs are gone. Lol. Planning on the gym tonight, or maybe a bike ride on the trail. Depends if the weather stays ok.

Week Two
08: 182.6 (TOM)
09: 181.4 (TOM)
10: 183.6
11:
12:
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14:
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Total Loss for Week Two:

SW: 261.5
GW: 257.5

1: 261.5
2: 260.5
3: 261
4: 261
5: 261
6: 261.5
7: 261 TOM

Total loss for Week One: 0.5 pounds
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8: 260.5 TOM
9: 261.5 TOM
10: 260.5 TOM
11: 259.5

Can't believe you've got jury duty on top of everything else, Lacerta. Hope you can take some time off for yourself.

Newlyn: I know, right? This is my second time having jury duty. Was on an domestic battery case last time. My number didn't come up for today, but based on what numbers they called today, I'm expecting they will get to me pretty fast. I'm number 101 and they called 1-51 today. So maybe tomorrow.

Snowmama: Congrats on getting into the 130s, even if it is only temporary, it is a boost to know that you are that close.

Week Two
08: 198.2
09: 197.4
10: 196.4
11: 194.8
12:
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14:
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Total Loss for Week Two:

Well, that was a surprise to see this morning. That is almost back to my low. I was actually lower two days back in February, but I think I was pretty dehydrated that whole week. We'll see if this time, it sticks around, because I'm not dehydrated today. Maybe I can actually move downward again. It was nice to be back on track this weekend and to lose all this bloat.

I think jury duty would be super cool....i will never be called for jury duty due to the profession I chose. Which is also fine.

I am travelling for work this week...the good news is that I won't be Late-Night-Snacking because there is no pantry!

I hope I am down a lb or two when I return on Saturday...I won't be able to weigh until Monday, March 18th, so it will be a MYSTERY this week!

Week Two
08: 182.6 (TOM)
09: 181.4 (TOM)
10: 183.6
11: 184.4
12:
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14:
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Total Loss for Week Two:

I give up trying to understand what's going on with my weight. I just... I don't know. :chin:

Week Two
08: 198.2
09: 197.4
10: 196.4
11: 194.8
12: 194.0
13:
14:
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Total Loss for Week Two:

Jury duty this morning so no time for anything, but that was a new low AND it was 2 hours earlier than usual and pre-bathroom. Yay! My first new low in a while.

Week Two
08: 182.6 (TOM)
09: 181.4 (TOM)
10: 183.6
11: 184.4
12: 180.8
13:
14:
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Total Loss for Week Two:


Lacerta Nice drop this week! That's awesome!

SW: 261.5
GW: 257.5

1: 261.5
2: 260.5
3: 261
4: 261
5: 261
6: 261.5
7: 261 TOM

Total loss for Week One: 0.5 pounds
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8: 260.5 TOM
9: 261.5 TOM
10: 260.5 TOM
11: 259.5
12: 259.5

Congrats on the new low, Lacerta!

Wow, that's a big whoosh, MrsDeenz!

Congrats on getting into the 130s, SnowMama!

Week Two
08: 198.2
09: 197.4
10: 196.4
11: 194.8
12: 194.0
13: 193.4
14:
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Total Loss for Week Two:

Jury duty again, I'm actually on the jury. But it was nice to see a 193 number for the first time today. Just one more pound and I can change my avatar again. And just 2 more pounds until I'm overweight.

Week Two
08: 182.6 (TOM)
09: 181.4 (TOM)
10: 183.6
11: 184.4
12: 180.8
13: 181.4
14:
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Total Loss for Week Two:

SW: 142.8
GW: 139.8

Week Two
08: 141.0 TOM
09: DNW TOM
10: 139.4 TOM
11: DNW
12: 141.6
13: 140.4

Bounced back up after a late workout, dinner and re-hydration, but settled at 140.4 this morning. Hoping to hit 130s for real this week.

SW: 261.5
GW: 257.5

1: 261.5
2: 260.5
3: 261
4: 261
5: 261
6: 261.5
7: 261 TOM

Total loss for Week One: 0.5 pounds
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8: 260.5 TOM
9: 261.5 TOM
10: 260.5 TOM
11: 259.5
12: 259.5
13: 258.5 **NEW LOW KLAXON**

I'm making the most of this because the last time I had a new low it disappeared for a month...

Another new low, Lacerta! I hope your jury duty case doesn't last too long. I've never been called for jury duty and neither have my parents. I'd kind of like to do it, but I'd want an interesting case!

SW: 261.5
GW: 257.5

1: 261.5
2: 260.5
3: 261
4: 261
5: 261
6: 261.5
7: 261 TOM

Total loss for Week One: 0.5 pounds
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8: 260.5 TOM
9: 261.5 TOM
10: 260.5 TOM
11: 259.5
12: 259.5
13: 258.5 **NEW LOW KLAXON**
14: 258 !!!

Total loss for Week Two: 3 pounds
Total loss for March: 3.5 pounds
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So happy to see these post-TOM losses. It was becoming very disheartening. The 3-week TOM delay affected me very badly, feeling ill and drained, with overwhelming cravings. I feel like a totally different person now.

Week Two
08: 198.2
09: 197.4
10: 196.4
11: 194.8
12: 194.0
13: 193.4
14: 194.0
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Total Loss for Week Two: 2.2

So overall, I'm just down 1.2 pounds for this month so far. But I'm just about past all the crazy and going to be able to get back to my normally scheduled life for the first time in what feels like forever. I don't have jury today, so I"m going in to work to see what I need to catch up on. And then have to go back to finish jury duty tomorrow. They expect to send us to deliberations by lunchtime, so hopefully we'll be done tomorrow.

This is my second time on a jury. I was on one about 15 years ago also. All I can say is that it isn't much like TV. It is a lot of minutia and reiterations and clarifications.

Week Two
08: 182.6 (TOM)
09: 181.4 (TOM)
10: 183.6
11: 184.4
12: 180.8
13: 181.4
14: 181
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Total Loss for Week Two: -1.4

I had jury duty in October for a murder trial. One of the most interesting (although hardest) thing I've had to do. It's also a lot different from how it looks on TV ..

I had jury duty last year for a sexual assault case. Granddaughter v Grandfather so not at all pleasant. Luckily my fellow jurors were all nice which I think makes a big difference. We sat through the story for 4 days then went to hear the last day of evidence and do our deliberations/verdict, but he didn't show up and got some medical excuse and the whole thing had to be rescheduled for another time and another jury - what a waste of money and time. Did it a few years ago too which was a burglary and car theft case which was a lot more palatable topic (a girl that time, had to find her innocent because just not enough evidence). Been called up two other times too, when I was 18 and about 15 years ago, but got out of those ones for different reasons. My husband's peeved that I've had all these opportunities because he's never been called! I'd be happy to do it again though as it's just a complete change from normal life.

SW: 261.5
GW: 257.5

1: 261.5
2: 260.5
3: 261
4: 261
5: 261
6: 261.5
7: 261 TOM

Total loss for Week One: 0.5 pounds
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8: 260.5 TOM
9: 261.5 TOM
10: 260.5 TOM
11: 259.5
12: 259.5
13: 258.5 **NEW LOW KLAXON**
14: 258 !!!

Total loss for Week Two: 3 pounds
Total loss for March: 3.5 pounds
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15: 257.5

I was excited to see another drop, esp. as it was pre-bathroom, but then I went to the bathroom (before eating/drinking anything), weighed again and it was 258! How does that even work?? So I've taken the first reading, but with a pinch of salt.

Week Three
15: 181.2
16:
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Total Loss for Week Three:

Week Three
15: 196.2
16:
17:
18:
19:
20:
21:
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Total Loss for Week Three:

I've never had wild weight swings like this month. I'm all over the place. But we finished the jury trial today so I can get back to my normal life again and hopefully the scale will calm down.

Mine was a drug dealer. 3 counts of trafficking and 3 of possession. It was pretty open and shut, as the police had done undercover work and had him on video. Guilty on all 6 counts. Only 1 of the counts was even up for serious debate. Even so, with 6 counts, by the time we reviewed and discussed everything and then came to our conclusions, were were 3.5 hours in deliberation. So 3 full days in court. I have to say that I learned more about the drug world this week than I have in the entire rest of my 40 years.

MrsDeenz: I was glad it wasn't a murder trial, just because I'm sure that would have gone on a lot longer. Both of the cases I've been on have been less than a week, which is much easier to work into a schedule.

ange: That sexual assault one would have been difficult to sit and listen to. Also, you've been called 4 times? That's crazy. I don't know anyone who has been called more than twice. Of all 13 of us on the jury, only 2 of us have ever served before.

SW: 261.5
GW: 257.5

1: 261.5
2: 260.5
3: 261
4: 261
5: 261
6: 261.5
7: 261 TOM

Total loss for Week One: 0.5 pounds
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8: 260.5 TOM
9: 261.5 TOM
10: 260.5 TOM
11: 259.5
12: 259.5
13: 258.5 **NEW LOW KLAXON**
14: 258 !!!

Total loss for Week Two: 3 pounds
Total loss for March: 3.5 pounds
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15: 257.5
16: 257.5

I guess the WI yesterday was real because it showed up today as well. Very happy with that on my official WI day - it looks a lot better on my spreadsheet.

Wow, Lacerta, you've had so much going on in March so far. Hopefully now it'll all settle down and you can get back to a normal schedule.

wtg Newlyn: You made your goal for March already with this week's weigh ins.

Week Three
15: 196.2
16: 196.4
17:
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20:
21:
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Total Loss for Week Three:

I'm really hoping this is just bloat from the haphazard way I had to eat while in court this week. I'm 100% back to normal now again, so I'm hoping for a drop over the next few days that hopefully will stay gone this time.

Week Three
15: 181.2
16: 183
17:
18:
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20:
21:
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Total Loss for Week Three:

Went out for dinner last night and ate all the carb-y food so today's WI is understandable. We're throwing my father a surprise birthday party tonight so I probably won't be better tomorrow (but here's hoping!).. He's giving me all of the anxiety because we told him it's a surprise party for a cousin and he's still undecided as to whether or not he's coming. It's so stressful planning surprises for people.

Lacerta, I hope you get your whoosh now that you're back to normal.

Week Three
15: 196.2
16: 196.4
17: 197.2
18:
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20:
21:
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Total Loss for Week Three:

Ok, I'm just confused today. I ate really normally (good normal) yesterday, I went for a 3 mile walk, I drank a lot of water. I didn't do anything off plan. I was as low as 193.4 this week, so this is up almost 4 pounds in just a few days. What the actual heck? At least I know it isn't fat, it HAS to be water weight. But still! I did my measurements today and I haven't lost anything this month. All my numbers were +/- .25" or 0, which is within the margin of error for me, and they averaged out to no change. But I'm ready for this week and next week to be strong.

Week Three
15: 181.2
16: 183
17: 182.4
18:
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20:
21:
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Total Loss for Week Three:

SW: 261.5
GW: 257.5

1: 261.5
2: 260.5
3: 261
4: 261
5: 261
6: 261.5
7: 261 TOM

Total loss for Week One: 0.5 pounds
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8: 260.5 TOM
9: 261.5 TOM
10: 260.5 TOM
11: 259.5
12: 259.5
13: 258.5 **NEW LOW KLAXON**
14: 258 !!!

Total loss for Week Two: 3 pounds
Total loss for March: 3.5 pounds
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15: 257.5
16: 257.5
17: 258.5

Thanks Lacerta! I hadn't even noticed that I'd hit my target and I've lost it again already so...

I ate salty food after 9pm last night so it's no surprise that I'm up. It's just water but not what I want to see!

Week Three
15: 196.2
16: 196.4
17: 197.2
18: 195.4
19:
20:
21:
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Total Loss for Week Three:

Ok that's a little better. I'm back into the 195s, where I've spent most of the last month. Definitely been stuck for a while, in the mid 190s since early February. I'm ready to move down again now, please.

Today is my one year anniversary of starting this process, and I'm down 72 pounds in that 12 months, with around 50ish pounds more to go. But really, if I just lost 30 more, I think I could live with that. I'd still be slightly overweight, but not by much, and with my super dense bones (I always test literally off the top of the chart), large frame and big non-fatty breasts, I can't expect miracles on the scale. So while I'm leaving 150 as my goal weight, if I can just get to under 165, my guess is that I'll be ok with the shape and size I am at that point. Besides, if I'm not, I can always change my mind.

I really do like reviewing all the downward results in here. It is inspiring! Keep going, everyone!

I am starting anew, again, today....my biz-trip last week killed eating habits, sleep, everything.

I did not even weigh today. But, I did make it to the gym.

I will weigh on Wednesday and then set a 12-week target (to be down 8- to 10- pounds). I am getting REALLY close to summer when I look where 12 weeks from now puts me. Sigh. I really should have gotten my crap together in January and February instead of wasting too much time and NOW having to really, really diet hard.

Beeps - we're diet twins the last week. I too had a 7-day business trip that stuffed up my eating/sleep the lot. I also avoided the scales yesterday and I also went to the gym yesterday (and today). But i'm on the straight and narrow again now for a bit til I drop whatever I've just piled on. I reckon it'll take 2 weeks.

Newlyn - you're going great! well done girl!!

Lacenta - a well deserved scale nudge for you too. Even i'm impatient for you to reach your next mini (MAXI) goal :)

ange Thanks, it seems so close, but yet so far away. But I'll get there eventually.

Week Three
15: 196.2
16: 196.4
17: 197.2
18: 195.4
19: 195.8
20:
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Total Loss for Week Three:

Week Three
15: 181.2
16: 183
17: 182.4
18: 183
19: 181.4
20:
21:
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Total Loss for Week Three:

SW: 261.5
GW: 257.5

1: 261.5
2: 260.5
3: 261
4: 261
5: 261
6: 261.5
7: 261 TOM

Total loss for Week One: 0.5 pounds
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8: 260.5 TOM
9: 261.5 TOM
10: 260.5 TOM
11: 259.5
12: 259.5
13: 258.5 **NEW LOW KLAXON**
14: 258 !!!

Total loss for Week Two: 3 pounds
Total loss for March: 3.5 pounds
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15: 257.5
16: 257.5
17: 258.5
18: 258.5
19: NWI

I was up all night doing a stats project (I'm a very last-minute person...) so I didn't think it was worth a WI today.

Congrats on your one-year anniversary, Lacerta! 72 pounds is a huuuge achievement in a year! You'll be at goal in no time!

Week Three
15: 196.2
16: 196.4
17: 197.2
18: 195.4
19: 195.8
20: 195.2
21:
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Total Loss for Week Three:

Back at my all time favorite weight of 195.2 (not really, but I think if I plotted out all my weights over the last year by frequency of occurrence, then 195.2 would be the one I saw the most often). I'm ready to see new lower numbers soon, please.

SW: 175 lbs
CW: 172 lbs
GW: 162 lbs

this is just marking territory.

Until I get below 170, none of this really counts, at all....I spent most of Autumn, 2018 below 170, so it is RIDICK that I am above 170 through all of 2019, so far. dumb

Week Three
15: 196.2
16: 196.4
17: 197.2
18: 195.4
19: 195.8
20: 195.2
21: 195.4
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Total Loss for Week Three: +1.4

/sigh. So March so far has basically been a wash. 10 days left to make some progress. It'd be nice if the scale would agree. I've been on plan, but still working too many hours. I don't tend to lose weight at over 40 hours a week so I really need to get the point I can cut back again, but right now, I'm having to put some extra hours in working toward streamlining some things to help me cut back more going forward. So some extra time now to save a lot of time later. I'll get there.