Well, I hope no one minds if I start a new thread as we lost the old one. Mudpie is taking a break so I doubt she'll be starting one.

After my party weekend last weekend, I was up to 158 on Monday from my previous low of 154.

But this morning I was down to 153.4! So hopefully by Monday, my official weigh-in day, I will be down to 153.

I had a date last night with a guy I met on a dating site. I thought he might be a weirdo but he was lovely. And much better looking than his photos. At the end I asked did he want to do this again and he said yes! Hopefully it was a genune yes and not just a polite yes. So watch this space!

oooh Robsia! How exciting to have met a good guy. I hope you continue to enjoy his company.


I ran a hot 7 miles this morning. But a friend loaned us some fans to use til the ac is fixed so we haven't totally dropped here yet. Now that the running is increased, I can eat a lot more which is nice and still keep the pounds away. I just need to be careful not to overdo it.

Yep, we haven't turned on the AC yet so I'm sitting here melting in the heat......going to head over to the gym soon though.

Today is my weigh-in day - I guess I will do it after I work out (although my dad said I probably should just do it before I eat breakfast....he told me this as I was eating my bowl of Special K - d'oh!). I'll probably check in later - hopefully I can update my ticker!

Hi girls I hope you remember me, your Featherweights moderator ... So sorry I've been MIA so much since April...

Here's my story and I'm sticking to it .... I started working full time, after 19 years of working part-time or not at all, which would not be so bad, except that I am also taking an on-line course, Library Tech. to help me with this new job... Studying and learning after not going to school for 30 years is really, really, really, hard ....

On the weightloss front I have not gained weight nor lost any ... I manage to get some exercise in but never as much as before or as much as I'd like... Oh, well, c'est la vie!!

Anyways I hope everyone is well and I'll try really really hard to keep up with the chatter ... Later girls ...

So far so good today I was finally able to walk this morning before the heat took over completely.

Robsia- on another lb gone! Is it confusing to you to keep track of pounds rather than stone? Ahhh - glad you had a nice date! That sounds promising

batmomm- ugh. I would not be able to survive without A/C right now.

Kitegirl - Oh I hope your weigh in day is a good one!

I am baking corn bread in my bread maker right now. But it is looking like maybe the yeast was no longer good and it may not rise so I will have to start over

Well, I've been on here since 2006 so I'm used to it by now. In fact it makes more sense to me now in lb and I have to think to convert it into stones. My scales read in lb, stones & lb or kilos, but I only get the decimal places in lb so that's what I have displayed.

My chap from last night texted me today to say once again he had a nice time last night and he'd like to do it again - so that's very promising! Yay!

I am proud to report that I have lost another 2lbs or so, which brings me down to 116!!

I started working out 5 days/week and eating healthier about 4 weeks ago....so that comes out to about 1lb per week! I was worried the weight would come off slower, since I don't have a ton of it to lose, but it's going well so far. The best part is that I don't feel like I'm depriving myself in any way, so there is less of a chance of "giving up."

Looking in the mirror, I don't look much different - but I am very eager to see a change. It's kind of a fun challenge now, though, to find ways to sneak in exercise during the day....like today, since it was hot when I came back from the gym, I spent the afternoon cleaning and doing laundry since I was all sweaty anyway I am babysitting in an hour, and luckily my neighbors have the AC turned on!

As for tomorrow, I am planning on taking my dad's spinning class at the YMCA that he teaches, which should keep my weekend rolling...it's not too hard to eat better during the summer, though - I ate a lot of yummy juicy watermelon today that is in-season.

Hope everyone's weekend is going well!!

Hi everyone,

Ilene - great to hear from you... sounds like you are super busy, but it also sounds like it will have a huge payoff in the end - a new career! Are you going to be a school librarian? I teach English, and I've often coveted the librarian position -- fun with books but no essays to grade! Anyway, it's great to "see" you!

Kimberly - congrats on the 2 lbs. loss! That's a big deal on someone as tiny as you... you must be feeling great!

Robsia - congrats to on the loss, and YEA on the new "chap" You'll have to keep us posted on any new developments.

Leigh - what time did you walk? 5 am? Seriously, it's supposed to hit 100 today in ole' Virginia, so I can only imagine how stagnant is it in Georgia! Good job for getting out there and not letting the heat be an excuse!

And, Bat, I hope you keep cool today too... when are you getting AC repaired?

Well, a little update about me and my "goals"...it occured to me yesterday, when yet again I had nothing to wear to a lunch, that I have been a fraud of sorts here at 3FC for the last couple months, and worse, WITH MYSELF. Just look at my weekly weigh ins to see what I mean. A few weeks ago I "recommitted" to losing some of the lbs. I 've gained the last 3 years, and here I sit now about 4 lbs. heavier!!!!!

I must ACCEPT that I need to eat very carefully simply to MAINTAIN and not gain weight. I am 40 now, I still work out but not with near the intensity I did when I was younger, and a day or two of off eating, ADDS pounds to my behind, thighs, arms, and belly.

And the fact is that I do want to LOSE. I have very few clothes that fit, I do not want to become totally complacent and go buy larger clothes (which I already did last year), I want to look and FEEL better.

Furthermore, I KNOW WHAT I NEED TO DO. It is not a mystery.

Consistent exercise - 5 days a week at least
More fiber - last year when I lost 8 lbs. (which I've gained back), I was very conscientious about getting 25 grams per day minimum. I often got around 40-50. I know more fiber helps me lose.
Calorie counting - I do it, but I don't do it EVERY DAY. I need to count EVERY DAY and stay in my losing range (below 1400)
Plenty of sleep -
***Not throwing caution to the wind when I eat out This, I think, is my number one problem. At school, at bridal showers, at birthday parties, at cookouts, I have been OVER INDULGING. I have a little denial switch in my head that seems to flip on and I feel like the stuff I'm eating doesn't count. Well, it DOES COUNT. And I need to knock it off!!!!

So, the reality is that I have not really been working toward my goal. I've been "half a--ing" it and the results ain't pretty. I also realize that I posted a very similar post, oh, about 6 weeks ago, and I here I am again.

So, girls, please feel free to kick me in the butt a little ... hold me accountable (I know I must be accountable to MYSELF). I am going to be posting calories and workouts until I get a grip on myself and what I'm doing.

Thanks for listening and try to have a "cool" day!

help.me.I'm.melting.

ugh AC won't be fixed til we get the warranty transferred to our name from the homeowner two times ago. This may not work but b/c the repair will be sooooo expensive we have to try first. Today it should be 100 deg w/110 heat index! Soon there will just be a small batmomm puddle LOL

WTG Kitegirl!! dropping those pounds is awesome!

good job Claire!! You'll get there now that you solved the mystery!!!

Wow Robsia! I'm so excited for you, sounds like it's going well!

I've been busy busy busy, studying, working and creating a new website. I've totally given up on the scales, I'm going to weight myself every sunday or monday morning and that's it. Other than the odd day where I really overdo it I've been doing great so this month I aim to change that.

Hope all your girls have a great week

Robsia- hooray for second dates!

Kimberly - on the big loss! Amazing I tell you I do not notice a change in the mirror either - and nobody else has mentioned my loss yet to me . . . But clothing is looser, which is kind of nice, and I know I already feel more confident from exercising and having more control over food.

Claire- oh my - so you know the heat of which I speak Ugh. It is horrible right now. Your new plan sounds very reasonable to me.

Batmomm - y'all need a hotel room! Though I guess that can get expensive rather quickly I would be sleeping in my air conditioned car right now if we did not have A/C

spoz- how awesome that you are doing so well lately!


I am happy to report that today I am doing very well (surprising for a Sunday). I got really worried for a bit when, after church, DH and I went to brunch at a place we do not normally eat. The menu was extremely fattening, but I managed to eat only half of the portion given and stayed well within my points, so I was happy about that.

Claire you stole my story .... I know it too, it's not rocket science, calories in-calories out = weight loss, ... It is extremely difficult I agree... I like your plan, I may steal a few goals for myself....

Claire, I am now working in a library as a secretary and they "suggested" strongly that I take a course to at least learn cataloguing, so that's what I'm doing... Now that I've gotten over the initial shock of making it a daily task to do, I am doing well...

Today I made it to the gym but not to do any cardio, this afternoon it was extremely hot for biking and tonight I got into doing homework and now it's dark out. My food intake today was really good so I don't feel too badly about not getting my bike ride in. It's a very hot here too, our AC is not on yet because DH is too busy renovating the bathroom -- it's gonna be so beautiful when he's done -- also our pool isn't open either poor guy I run him ragged ... But c'est la vie, this heat is 100000% better than snow ...

Ilene, well, on the bright side, it really does help just to know there is someone who is mentally doing the same things (or not doing) that I am. Let's try to keep each other motivated! I think Susan B is going through a bit of the same thing too... we'll get there... but we have to really work if we want to get there... and yes, we need a plan too, and accountability. Let's do this!!!

Good morning feathers

Hi, there Ilene! Nice to meet you. I too have intense hea where I live - but working A/C LOL.However I do have to walk really early in the morning before it heats up.

Claire- it looks like you've found some good accountability partners.

I did a 40 minute walk today and am back on track with power walking after my week of sickness - hooray! I do not yet know what DS and I are going to do today. It is still very hot and I do not want to do anything that costs a lot of money as I am on a limited budget this week.

HI

schools closed early today - heat index too high so I am home

splendid although hot, hot, hot


robsia summer time dating are some of the best times for getting to know someone - no huge family holidays getting into the emotional routine

yep- not rocket science but oh how focus has to be on all the time for weight loss/ strength gain

hope everyone has a piece of shade to enjoy today