[thesame7lbs]

I decided after my rant that if I can't run/walk/barre, I can at least work on my upper body. I did a bunch of pushups and later this afternoon will do a handweights + planks workout. Lemons, prepare to be lemonade!

[TBCourt]

6/1 - 143.6
6/2 - 144.0
6/3 - Nwi
6/4 - Nwi
6/5 - 144.0
6/6 - 142.0
6/7 - 142.2
6/8 - 144.2
6/9 - 142.6
6/10 - 141.8
6/11 - 140.8
6/12 - 139.8
6/13 - 141.2
6/14 - 143.0
6/15 - 142.6
6/16 - 142.0
6/17 - 140.6
6/18 - 142.0
6/19 - 141.6
6/20 - 140.8
6/21 - 142.6
6/22 - 141.8
6/23 - 141.2

[kristip]

Starting: 126 Goal for June: 120 <- changed to more realistic! Was 118.

5/31- 126.1
6/1- 126.5
6/2- 126.0
6/3- 125.3
6/4- 125.4
6/5- 125.1
6/6- 125.1 "official" weigh in
6/7- 124.7 traveling- different scale.
6/8- 125.3 TOM started. Ick.
6/9- 126.2
6/10- 125.3
6/11- 125.0
6/12- 124.9
6/13- 122.9 traveling- different scale
6/14- 123.9 still traveling
6/15- 124.3
6/16- 124.6
6/17- 124.4
6/18- 123.3 FINALLY.
6/19- 124.3????
6/20- 122.9 traveling, different scale
6/21- 122.6 "official" weigh in
6/22- 123.5
6/23- 123.0

[Alexistrophic]

EmmaD ~ Those 3 lbs are half water, half food... It's a challenge staying steady, but am hoping I can get there.

7lbs ~ Welcome back! Hurray for making lemonade out of those lemons. You can do it, girl. Like you told me a few months back, just stick with it.

~~~
6/1/15 - NWI
6/2/15 - 151.4
6/3/15 - 150.2
6/4/15 - 150.4
6/5/15 - 150.8
6/6/15 - NWI
6/7/15 - NWI
6/8/15 - 153.2
6/9/15 - NWI
6/10/15 - 150.8
6/11/15 - 150
6/12/15 - 150
6/13/15 - 149.2
6/14/15 - 148.8
6/15/15 - 150.2
6/16/15 - 150.2 (Uggghhhhh.... It's bumming me out!!!)
6/17/15 - 147.8 Fasted during the day... Light meal at night. I'll take it!
6/18/15 - 147.0
6/19/15 - 146.2
6/20/15 - 145.4 - MONTH GOAL
6/21/15 - 147.4
6/22/15 - 148.6 - (Now the challenge is to stay on target.... )
6/23/15 - 147.8

[EmmaD]

SW: 146.0
GW: 141.0
Bonus GW - 139.8 Out of the 140s baby!

June 1-- 146.0
June 2 -- 144.2 (-1.8)
June 3 -- 143.2 (-1.0)
June 4 -- 144.2 (+1.0)
June 5 -- 143.8 (-0.4)
June 6 -- no WI
June 7 -- 143.2 (-0.4)
June 8 -- 143.0 (-0.2)
June 9 -- 143.0 (0)
June 10 -- 143.8 (+0.8)
June 11 -- 143.2 (-0.6)
June 12 -- 142.8 (-0.4)
June 13 -- no WI
June 14 -- no WI
June 15 -- 143.0 (+0.2)
>>> Halfway through the month, -3.0
June 16 -- 142.4 (-0.6)
June 17 -- 142.6 (+0.2)
June 18 -- 141.8 (-0.8)
June 19 -- 142.2 (+0.4)
June 20 -- No WI
June 21 -- No WI
June 22 -- 144.8 (+3.0 from low last week)
June 23 -- 143.2 (-1.6) halfway back to low from last week

...AAAAND back to where I was on June 3. What the heck.

[JenFZ09]

Happy June!

I'm not putting a goal other than to stay at 120 lbs on my heavier scale. I would be thrilled to maintain at aything under 120, like 118-119

Everyone is making great progress!

6/1 119.9 lbs
6/2 120.4 lbs 17,000 steps
6/3 119.6 lbs 18,000 steps
6/4 120.4 lbs ??
6/5 120.5 lbs time of the month...
6/6 120.6 lbs (LS) ran 6 miles
6/7 119.8 lbs (LS)
6/8 120.8 lbs
6/9 120.6 lbs
6/10 119.7 lbs
6/11 119.7 lbs
6/12 119.7 lbs
6/13 118.8 lbs (LS)
6/14 118.8 lbs (LS)
6/15 120.4 lbs 18,000 steps
6/16 120.1 lbs
6/17 120.5 lbs
6/18 119.5 lbs
6/19 119.2 lbs
6/20 119 lbs (LS)
6/21 118.6 lbs (LS)
6/22 119.6 lbs
6/23 120.1 lbs
6/24 120 lbs

[kristip]

Starting: 126 Goal for June: 120 <- changed to more realistic! Was 118.

5/31- 126.1
6/1- 126.5
6/2- 126.0
6/3- 125.3
6/4- 125.4
6/5- 125.1
6/6- 125.1 "official" weigh in
6/7- 124.7 traveling- different scale.
6/8- 125.3 TOM started. Ick.
6/9- 126.2
6/10- 125.3
6/11- 125.0
6/12- 124.9
6/13- 122.9 traveling- different scale
6/14- 123.9 still traveling
6/15- 124.3
6/16- 124.6
6/17- 124.4
6/18- 123.3 FINALLY.
6/19- 124.3????
6/20- 122.9 traveling, different scale
6/21- 122.6 "official" weigh in
6/22- 123.5
6/23- 123.0
6/24- 122.6

[Alexistrophic]

6/1/15 - NWI
6/2/15 - 151.4
6/3/15 - 150.2
6/4/15 - 150.4
6/5/15 - 150.8
6/6/15 - NWI
6/7/15 - NWI
6/8/15 - 153.2
6/9/15 - NWI
6/10/15 - 150.8
6/11/15 - 150
6/12/15 - 150
6/13/15 - 149.2
6/14/15 - 148.8
6/15/15 - 150.2
6/16/15 - 150.2 (Uggghhhhh.... It's bumming me out!!!)
6/17/15 - 147.8 Fasted during the day... Light meal at night. I'll take it!
6/18/15 - 147.0
6/19/15 - 146.2
6/20/15 - 145.4 - MONTH GOAL
6/21/15 - 147.4
6/22/15 - 148.6 - (Now the challenge is to stay on target.... )
6/23/15 - 147.8
6/24/15 - 147.4

[TBCourt]

6/1 - 143.6
6/2 - 144.0
6/3 - Nwi
6/4 - Nwi
6/5 - 144.0
6/6 - 142.0
6/7 - 142.2
6/8 - 144.2
6/9 - 142.6
6/10 - 141.8
6/11 - 140.8
6/12 - 139.8
6/13 - 141.2
6/14 - 143.0
6/15 - 142.6
6/16 - 142.0
6/17 - 140.6
6/18 - 142.0
6/19 - 141.6
6/20 - 140.8
6/21 - 142.6
6/22 - 141.8
6/23 - 141.2
6/24 - 141.2

[HungerWerks]

Originally Posted by TBCourt

6/1 - 143.6
6/2 - 144.0
6/3 - Nwi
6/4 - Nwi
6/5 - 144.0
6/6 - 142.0
6/7 - 142.2
6/8 - 144.2
6/9 - 142.6
6/10 - 141.8
6/11 - 140.8
6/12 - 139.8
6/13 - 141.2
6/14 - 143.0
6/15 - 142.6
6/16 - 142.0
6/17 - 140.6
6/18 - 142.0
6/19 - 141.6
6/20 - 140.8
6/21 - 142.6
6/22 - 141.8

Coming out of the weekend only gaining .2 is a win in my book. Had only 1 cheat (chips and queso!) and 2 sodas. Otherwise I was good. Also, my injuries have been staying away, so I have been able to start running again which is great. But, if I want to meet my goal of 138 by the end of the month I need to kick it in gear.

So glad to hear the injuries are staying at bay, TB. And super congrats on the maintaining of control, and the losses!

[HungerWerks]

Originally Posted by Alexistrophic

EmmaD ~ Those 3 lbs are half water, half food... It's a challenge staying steady, but am hoping I can get there.

7lbs ~ Welcome back! Hurray for making lemonade out of those lemons. You can do it, girl. Like you told me a few months back, just stick with it.

~~~
6/1/15 - NWI
6/2/15 - 151.4
6/3/15 - 150.2
6/4/15 - 150.4
6/5/15 - 150.8
6/6/15 - NWI
6/7/15 - NWI
6/8/15 - 153.2
6/9/15 - NWI
6/10/15 - 150.8
6/11/15 - 150
6/12/15 - 150
6/13/15 - 149.2
6/14/15 - 148.8
6/15/15 - 150.2
6/16/15 - 150.2 (Uggghhhhh.... It's bumming me out!!!)
6/17/15 - 147.8 Fasted during the day... Light meal at night. I'll take it!
6/18/15 - 147.0
6/19/15 - 146.2
6/20/15 - 145.4 - MONTH GOAL
6/21/15 - 147.4
6/22/15 - 148.6 - (Now the challenge is to stay on target.... )
6/23/15 - 147.8

Congratulations on making your month goal, Alexis! Looks like you're navigating those waters very well.

[HungerWerks]

Originally Posted by thesame7lbs

6/1: 131 - 5 mile run
6/2: 131
6/3: 131.4 - 3 mile walk
6/4: 131.2 - 4 mile walk
6/5: NWI
6/6: 130.8 - 5 mile run
6/7: NWI
6/8: 131
6/9: 131.4 - 3.5 mile run
6/10: 130.4
6/11: 131.8
6/12: 131.8
6/13: NWI
6/14: NWI
6/15: 130
6/16: NWI
6/17: NWI
6/18: 132.6
6/19: NWI
6/20: 131.8
6/21: 132.8
6/22: 132.4

Oh, Feathers, what a mess I've made of June!

I was out of town for the 13th-14th, and came home to visiting inlaws. My inlaws are wonderful people but their visits are stressful to me for various reasons. So, binges. I've also been taking a break from running due to injuries/illness. Yesterday, I started my day with a decent 4-mile run and ate well, but by bedtime my foot was throbbing so painfully I could barely walk. Today, not much better. I know it's 80% food, 20% exercise, but for me, I really rely on exercise so I can eat more. It's going to be hard for me to lose if I can't work out. So today I'm wallowing in self-pity. Welcome to my pity party!

A better party would be to celebrate all the success everyone here is having -- kudos, ladies, for your commitment -- and the results that follow!

Seven, I've got to disagree with you - less than 1 1/2 lbs is not a mess! It's not even a backslide, it's such a small amount. In a scientific experiment, it would not be statistically significant.

This weight-loss "adventure" is a journey, so it will keep going, with ups and downs. We are documenting our journey here, and supporting and encouraging each other. I'd like to encourage you to keep going, with your head up, while giving yourself a chance to heal and rest. You will find the best way to continue, a way that works for your personal trek.

[thesame7lbs]

6/1: 131 - 5 mile run
6/2: 131
6/3: 131.4 - 3 mile walk
6/4: 131.2 - 4 mile walk
6/5: NWI
6/6: 130.8 - 5 mile run
6/7: NWI
6/8: 131
6/9: 131.4 - 3.5 mile run
6/10: 130.4
6/11: 131.8
6/12: 131.8
6/13: NWI
6/14: NWI
6/15: 130
6/16: NWI
6/17: NWI
6/18: 132.6
6/19: NWI
6/20: 131.8
6/21: 132.8 - 4 mile run
6/22: 132.4
6/23: 132.4
6/24: 134.6

Well that really sucks

Alexis, HW, thanks for the pep talk! I'm hoping today's weigh-in was an aberration due to a late dinner and a bunch of meds I took yesterday. I am now having back spasms or something that makes even walking quite painful. I'm going to the chiropractor this morning so hopefully that will help. I've decided to completely stop running for at least a few months, maybe forever. Sad, since I ran 3 half marathons last year, including a PR, and was really hoping for another full marathon. But it seems like I am constantly injured and that's just silly.

I am smacking myself in the forehead as last month I was pretty well down to 129. Anything under 130 is ok for me, and I was there. I know I am irrational about a few pounds, that is a demon I struggle with but I really do feel a difference in my body from, say 133 to 129.

Anyway, onward and downward!

[HungerWerks]

Originally Posted by EmmaD

SW: 146.0
GW: 141.0
Bonus GW - 139.8 Out of the 140s baby!

June 1-- 146.0
June 2 -- 144.2 (-1.8)
June 3 -- 143.2 (-1.0)
June 4 -- 144.2 (+1.0)
June 5 -- 143.8 (-0.4)
June 6 -- no WI
June 7 -- 143.2 (-0.4)
June 8 -- 143.0 (-0.2)
June 9 -- 143.0 (0)
June 10 -- 143.8 (+0.8)
June 11 -- 143.2 (-0.6)
June 12 -- 142.8 (-0.4)
June 13 -- no WI
June 14 -- no WI
June 15 -- 143.0 (+0.2)
>>> Halfway through the month, -3.0
June 16 -- 142.4 (-0.6)
June 17 -- 142.6 (+0.2)
June 18 -- 141.8 (-0.8)
June 19 -- 142.2 (+0.4)
June 20 -- No WI
June 21 -- No WI
June 22 -- 144.8 (+3.0 from low last week) arrrrrrrrgh, hopefully this is short-lived "water weight" --- yeah, 3 POUNDS of water!!

Felt ill over the weekend and ate all kinds of off-plan foods. I don't think I was "bingey" but it was definitely too much, not nutritious, and very high in carbs/fat with very little protein

same7 - sorry about your bad month. At the minimum though you appear to have figured out how to maintain in the low 130s... I hope you find your mojo again soon. It is so exhausting to be constantly thwarted from achieving one's goals, that I know for sure.

Alexistrophic - did you find 3 pounds of water as well? Let's make our newly found pounds disappear quickly - as in THIS week. I had aimed to make my goal for the month by this Friday, when I am going away again on a trip for 5 days.

TBCourt - I WISH I had only gained 0.2 pounds from the weekend!! You were great to stay so close to your plan. I need to figure out better strategies for when I am with others on my trip next week. I am very afraid of undoing all my hard work of the last 8 weeks...

Hungerwerks - congrats on making your goal!

Sorry you were feeling ill, Emma - hope you're all better! As for the three pounds - that can definitely be water weight. I gain at least five or six (sometimes more) pounds of water/food weight every week! I know you'll do well on your trip, because you're planning to succeed, and that is certainly the key to success.

[HungerWerks]

Originally Posted by kristip

Starting: 126 Goal for June: 120 <- changed to more realistic! Was 118.

5/31- 126.1
6/1- 126.5
6/2- 126.0
6/3- 125.3
6/4- 125.4
6/5- 125.1
6/6- 125.1 "official" weigh in

6/7- 124.7 traveling- different scale.
6/8- 125.3 TOM started. Ick.
6/9- 126.2
6/10- 125.3
6/11- 125.0
6/12- 124.9
6/13- 122.9 traveling- different scale

6/14- 123.9 still traveling
6/15- 124.3
6/16- 124.6
6/17- 124.4
6/18- 123.3 FINALLY.
6/19- 124.3????
6/20- 122.9 traveling, different scale

6/21- 122.6 "official" weigh in
6/22- 123.5
6/23- 123.0
6/24- 122.6

What a super weigh-in - kudos! You really are doing amazingly well, especially with all the traveling.

I put your list into weeks, because I thought the weight-loss pattern was interesting, so different from mine. Yours is much more steady, whereas mine is more of a roller-coaster pattern.