I am in Tennessee... I hate to be a pain in the ***, but I was wrong about my weight last week...I started out at 263.4...I didn't want to know what I weighed until I had a week or two under of dieting under my belt..crazy I know, but I asked my friend to write it down for me...I just didn't want to be discouraged at the begining if I was way over 260. I will weigh in the morning, sorry I missed last week, I was sick... I am doing Push/ *although I haven't worked out at all yet* and Fitday.com.....Thanks for doing all this!!!!
I live in Arizona and, yeah, it's hot here. I am so out of shape that just climbing the stairs to our second story condo makes me short of breath and my heart beats so hard in my chest!
At least part of the reason I like this challenge is that Thanksgiving makes me think about cooler times. It's been really, really hot here in Texas. The last couple of days we've had a little relief in the form of some cloudy weather, but mostly the summer's been a beast. I just keep thinking about how nice it will be to put on those smaller jeans and a sweater and eat whatever I want to on Thanksgiving day.
Of course, I'll have to get right back into diet mode. This has to be a way of life, not a one-shot deal. I want to lose another 10 pounds to get down to my real goal weight. Maybe I'll see some of you gals on the next challenge.
Kyrie: You are so very welcome here. I found that this site is very friendly. There are so many super ladies. Everyone is doing their own weight loss program and sharing what works for them. We have alot of Weight Watcher ladies and they seem to love it. I to, like Melly, count calories. I've dieted so much over the last 45 years that I know the calorie count of dirt! LOL. Well, maybe not, but close. Read the various threads, find your niche and be part of our Thanksgiving challenge. You have nothing to lose but [B]weight[B]!
Norma aka harkeyvalley
Hi everyone!
Bopis21 and Elyn congratulations on the weight-loss! You gals are definately headed in the write direction!
As noted in previous post I am reporting a gain for the week. 187.6 for me here. But I am still down overall and am back in the diet mode this week after a week of wreckless eating and lounging. Matter of fact I'm headed to the gym now to get my jog/walk in.
I am in Tennessee... I hate to be a pain in the ***, but I was wrong about my weight last week...I started out at 263.4...I didn't want to know what I weighed until I had a week or two under of dieting under my belt..crazy I know, but I asked my friend to write it down for me...I just didn't want to be discouraged at the begining if I was way over 260. I will weigh in the morning, sorry I missed last week, I was sick... I am doing Push/ *although I haven't worked out at all yet* and Fitday.com.....Thanks for doing all this!!!!
No problem. I changed your starting weight on the chart. YOu'll see it when the new one is posted tomorrow.
Okay, so I'm back to 185 after my weight gain last week. Back to the starting weight.
I've got to kick butt going forward, but this Saturday I leave for Disney World and my birthday is Sunday? I think I'm going to give myself 2 free days, then on Monday, back to the plan of eating much less.
Okay, my official weigh in.... 243 lbs today. I actually lost a pound since yesterday!? Starting the day off right with my first cup of Splenda sweetened coffee. I know that sweeteners can cause cravings, but I've found that Splenda really works for me. I've made a pitcher of Iced Tea sweetened with Splenda and will stay away from anything else, other than water. Bacon and eggs for breakfast and a salad for lunch. Sweetie and I will be picking up the Sonoma Diet book this evening.
I was shocked when I got on the scale I had 4 days off of work and ate much differently than I have been. I have been staying on my calorie plan, but I am shocked anyway. My workouts have been less than consistent, but I guess it worked!
I went to Curves yesterday, I get a week for free, plus I go into a drawing for a year for free. I can't pay the monthly fee but at least I get one week! Not to mention I may be moving to Arizona so I am saving money for that possibility.
187.6 for me here. But I am still down overall and am back in the diet mode this week after a week of wreckless eating and lounging. Matter of fact I'm headed to the gym now to get my jog/walk in. 
