Hey all
Reminder
Any WI that results in no loss is posted as a zero.
Negative numbers caused confusion in the past as some people used them to enter a loss. The spreadsheet doesn't calculate this way and it goofed up people's WI reports. So, to keep it simple, no negative numbers (why is "no wire hangers" running thru my head? LOL).

That's the long story of why any type of WI resulting in no loss is posted as a zero.

As hard as they are to take, flatline or slight upticks on the weekly chart are normal. Although the trend line is down, the actual data is jagged.

A few Ipeeps have asked me what to do if they'll be out of town for a WI or don't weight weekly.
Just enter a zero.

Originally Posted by lisa32989:
Hey all
Reminder
Any WI that results in no loss is posted as a zero.
Negative numbers caused confusion in the past as some people used them to enter a loss. The spreadsheet doesn't calculate this way and it goofed up people's WI reports. So, to keep it simple, no negative numbers (why is "no wire hangers" running thru my head? LOL).

That's the long story of why any type of WI resulting in no loss is posted as a zero.

As hard as they are to take, flatline or slight upticks on the weekly chart are normal. Although the trend line is down, the actual data is jagged.

A few Ipeeps have asked me what to do if they'll be out of town for a WI or don't weight weekly.
Just enter a zero.

Thanks for the refresher on this Lisa - and thanks for changing my negative number to zero, and deleting the note on the cell. I have it in my head now, but I do not intend to need it again. I am determined to head downward!!

Just got the RV setup for my winter break in South Florida. I am a weather refugee - not a snowbird! Anyway, just posted on the Winter Challenge spreadsheet. The Mini Challenge was just the ticket to keep me on track over the holidays. So now I am ready to focus on a clean and healthy IP lifestyle with the help of all you. Thanks, Lisa, for facilitating another challenge.

Lost only one pound this past week, but I feel the inches going. I know, mentally, that 9 pounds in 3 weeks is a good average and I'd rather have a large loss the first and second week so I can be motivated, but I wish the scale would move more. Ah well! I'm just going to stick to the plan and watch for a larger loss next Friday.

joysh, you n me both. My last two WIs were scant.
I'm waiting for the whoosh!

oneuh2

Lots of people ask questions, which is why the "directions" have grown.
I only update if the question comes up more than once.

RE: WI
It is ALL part of the process, esp as you get closer to goal. You're at almost 65% of the your WL goal. How fantastic is that? A slight uptick from time-to-time is normal. It is all about the science of how the fat goes away. The body holds x amount of water for each lb of fat. And the water drops last! That is why other measures in addition to the scale are so important. And the biggest measure for me is how I feel!!!!

Originally Posted by lisa32989:
oneuh2

RE: WI
It is ALL part of the process, esp as you get closer to goal. You're at almost 65% of the your WL goal. How fantastic is that? A slight uptick from time-to-time is normal. It is all about the science of how the fat goes away. The body holds x amount of water for each lb of fat. And the water drops last! That is why other measures in addition to the scale are so important. And the biggest measure for me is how I feel!!!!

You are so right Lisa! I think I am just anxious to get beyond the holidays and back into that great rhythm I had going before Thanksgiving. I was not having to even think about IP - my routine was like breathing - something I did consistently without any reminders or serious thought.

And - I am sweating about making it to the round 1 goal on DietBet ! This is no time to be going in the wrong direction... :o
I went dancing today and plan to go dance more regularly. My ankle is adequately healed, per the orthopedist appt this past week, so I am ready for more activity. nothing too aggressive - just more than sitting so much.
I can do this! Thank you so much for the support!

WELP Lisa

I think you were correct ... added the extra pack and salads to my week and down 3.6 this week .... YAY!

Thanks for the advice

Had a gain this week, but on track for success this week. I chopped up a big bowl of veggie salad to keep in fridge for the week. I have a hard time with veggies at lunch, so this is key for me. It also helps if I get hungry during the day. Already feeling better. :)

This is what I made today:
- diced cucumber
- diced orange bell pepper
- diced red onion
- WF "Pear White Balsamic" dressing
- Apple cider vinegar
- Olive oil
- salt/pepper

TOgden3
:bravo:

Had my third weekly WI today and I am down another 3lbs! Woo hoo! Spreadsheet updated! :carrot:

My WI was snowed out yesterday, will WI tomorrow. Fortunately I over purchase IP food so that's not an issue. Home scale is down.....let's hope the IP scale is the same.

:crossed::goodluck::goodluck:

Originally Posted by Sgrealtor1:
My WI was snowed out yesterday, will WI tomorrow. Fortunately I over purchase IP food so that's not an issue. Home scale is down.....let's hope the IP scale is the same.

:goodluck::crossed: !!!

I certainly hope I'm entering info correctly. Last week I put 0 but this WI I can put 9lbs down! If I'm doing anything wrong, please let me know!

I am excited find this posting about the spring 2015 challenge. I have sent request to added. Can't wait. I want nothing more than to get healthy and loose 50-60lbs.