I hope everyone realizes they now have 1 point for posting their WI !!!

Cathy, yes, come and join the challenge we love to have you!

ok,
I'm in my goals are to drink more water, I want to be up to 8 glasses a day come May 1st, and do my 8 minute moves at least 3 times a week.

Day 2 check-in
 

I am down 4.5 this morning!:carrot: I know I was way up last week, but still happy with that. The challenge will be to keep going now. I am also increasing water, decreasing diet soda. Finally tried those sprinkle in packets - love the raspberry lemonade. Not good on the exercise yet - what a busy week:( It is supposed to be 60 here in Minnesota today so I am planning a walk after school.
marsha

I am down 3 this morning but I have lots of trouble pushing that durn water!

You ladies are all doing great, I did go weigh and I am up 2 lbs. so the rest of this week I will be very very good. I had catfish last night (yes fried) but I took off all the coating and just ate the fish inside, had a bit of cole slaw and a handfull of french fries. It was just that kind of resturant and we rarely go there but my hubby loves it so much, I gave in. Yes had two glasses of wine as it was happy hour!!!

That is how not to eat and lose weight. lol Don't try it!!!

This will be an OP day with turkey breast tonight, rice and green beans.....my stomach feels better already thinking about it!!!!

Phyllis

Here's my middle week post. I'm doing great on the Challenge. My weight is still the same but today is the time of the month, so next Monday's weight in will be more accurate for my weight loss results. But STS is great! That's a challenge for me lately as I keep going up, down, up again the same 5 pounds. So it's time to get my weight going down for good with this challenge.

I bought a new pedometer so I've started counting my steps again. I find that counting my steps helps me walk more so I can try to meet the recommended daily 10 000 steps for maintenance. I would love to do 15 000 for weight loss one of these days, but I find that almost impossible to do. I had a hard time getting to 10 000 steps the last time. So I'm simply aiming to get as many steps as I can every day closer to 10 000.

Midweek Check In
 

Well I've been sticking to this. Not liking it, but it's hasn't been so bad really. I'm having a very hard time with the three hour thing in the morning. Is anyone a fan of Lord of the Rings: "What about second breakfast?" :lol: ha! I am a morning eater and can skip food from about 12 pm to 7 pm - so the mornings are hardest, so I try to eat smaller first breakfast and then allow myself a little more at snack time. I'm trying to keep my calories below 2000, but seem to be hitting about 2000... that's okay. I've noticed a big difference on how much I used to eat... so I'm hanging in there. I hope I notice a change by the weekend. If I don't see any inches, I'll just try on my too-tight jeans (size 24). My size 26 jeans are comfortable and a little loose. So I'm in-between. If my too-tight jeans give a little, I'll be on the right track!!! HAHA!

Well I am doing terrible!!!! We are car shopping at nights and eating out.....I just have such a hard time in resturants. I am still up from last week-end and up another .5 today for a total of 3.5 lbs. Hopefully a lot is water so I will try to be OP the rest of the week and get some exerise and lots of water in and hopefully it will come off fast.

Phyllis

Not doing too good myself over here! Thank heavens all those fresh baked cookies are gone!!!

I weighed in this morning at 219. The scale is going up- up- up

I am not into this challenge Like I wanted to be...I have to get out of my slump...gotta get my butt in gear and jump on the treadmill tonight!!! I know I can do it what is stopping me???

Time to Check In
 

Well I am doing pretty well. Still working on the water, boy it's really hard to get it all in! I stepped on the scales this morning and they are going in the right direction. I have walked twice this week and I felt so good afterwards. Hope everyone else is having a good week!

Second check-in for the week. I haven't been doing so good with the 3 hr. plan but overall, I'm feeling a bit energetic :running:. Part of my class at school was a relaxation stress relief class :yoga: and about 2 nights later, I did a beginner's Pilates (30 min.) video this week, so I have some extra energy :cb:. I hope that I can keep it. It's getting pretty hot here, (temp is 84 today), so I'm not much into heavy meals. The scale is still hanging around that 1/2 lb that has been tormenting me for weeks (up and down, up and down). I'm drinking that water and still working on that exercise goal.

Well two days in arow I've drank all my water plus some. I feel pretty good about it.hope next weeks goal goes as well.

My post for the week
 

I havnt been doing very good this week. Drinking the water but not excercising like i should. i dont seem to have the time but i WILL make time next week. other than that, my trousers seem baggier so i'm happy!;)

Cheers,
Emma

The scale is down to 212.5 back on track and loving it! The water makes such a difference.

Hello ladies!! I am joining in on the challenge.

My goal is to exercise 3 xs a week.

My starting weight is 150 lbs.

Let me get this straight.... 1pt for each lb loss, -1lb for each lb gained. How many points do you get for meeting your weekly goal? Are there any other points I am counting for?
Thanks!!

My weigh in for this week.
1) Weigh in 130.
2) +3 :dizzy:
3) Goal: exercise 3X week, drink my water, and lower my salt intake. ( 0 ) i couldn't stick to my goal :(
4) +1
5) If you are able to make it through the 4 week challenge give yourself +5 points for completing the challenge.

So glad i lost at last..i hate it when the scale doesnt move..
looking forward to hearing from eveyone else..

Cheers,
Emma

Well, I am doing terrible......

-1 pt for the first week.

gained 3 lbs. and didn't meet my goal (hoping a lot of this is water)

This only encourages me to get it right this week!!! Geeezh this is terrible!!!

Phyllis

Well I was surprised that I am down 2.5. I didn't stick to my goal of drinking more water but I will this week cause I feel so durn bloated!

Weekly weigh in: well, I measured in, not even a decimal point of a change (I'm measuring my arms)... I did mostly good all week... until Thursday - I kind of just crashed and burned. Today though, I'm back at it.

I don't know how to count points, but I'm sure it's minus something.
Oh well - I'm just going to jump back in there.
I have increased my water intake - even on the bad days.

Great job every one. Remember that even one single positive change from this challenge makes it a success for you.

Hey Everyone!

Down 1 for the week (+1 for the challenge)

Same goals for next week:
-increase water intake
-exercise at least 3x
-take vitamins everyday
-stay within point range everyday

Good luck everyone!

I'm guessing we use this thread for our challenge. If not, I'll move my stuff.
1) Weigh in Sunday - Beginning Weight 179 lbs. - Weight on 4/9 177 lbs.
2) Each week on WI day you record (post) your progress...+1 point for every pound lost and -1 point for every pound gained. 2 pts.
3) Week 1 goal stick to my WW points (24) every day this week. 1 pt if I meet goal - 0 pts if I don't. 0 pts.
4) You must post on your specified WI date plus another day durring the week that will get you another +1 point. 1 pt.
5) If you are able to make it through the 4 week challenge give yourself +5 points for completing the challenge.

Lynn

Total for Week 1 = 3 pts.

Next Week's Goal
 

I will NOT eat after dinner on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

I will NOT eat bread/rice/pasta/potatoes/sweets on Monday, Wednesday, Friday.

Okay - Weigh in for 4/9/06 is 185. I am up a pound, so I lose a point. I did however meet my goals for the week, so I get a point for that! ;)

My goals for this week are increased water - 100 oz per day and exercise AT LEAST 3 times.

So I earned a point for posting my starting weight, 1 point for a midweek post, 1 point for meeting my weekly goals and I LOST 1 point for gaining a pound.

Point Total so far = 2

Sharon

Okay, here's for the first weight in of the April Challenge with updates done for W1 Orginial Weight In.
Posting my First Weight In of 154: 1 pt
1) Weigh in Sunday - Beginning Weight 154 lbs. - Weight on 4/9 151 lbs.
2) Each week on WI day you record (post) your progress...+1 point for every pound lost and -1 point for every pound gained. 3 pts.
3) Week 1 goal exercise 3X/week, 8MM/6X/Week, No binging 1 pt if I meet goal - 0 pts if I don't. 1 pts.
4) You must post on your specified WI date plus another day durring the week that will get you another +1 point. 1 pt.
5) If you are able to make it through the 4 week challenge give yourself +5 points for completing the challenge.

Francine

Total for Week 1 = 6 pts.

well, I'm down 1 lb and I will definatly take that! that puts me at 229!!

Unfortunatly, I did not meet my goal for the first week, I must try harder!!!

therefore, my points are 3 so far.

Challenge
1) Weigh in on Monday April 10 - 218 lbs. +1

2) Each week on WI day you record (post) your progress...+1 point for every pound lost and -1 point for every pound gained. -1

3) 1st weeks goal to drink 8 16 oz glasses of water 0 ptsgreat job for 6 days tho, yeah me
2nd week to exercise for at least 15 min a day for 6 days
week 3 to write in my food journal every day
week 4 to plan my menues for this week and the following month

I also want to continue each goal into the following week adding to each new goal.

4) You must post on your specified WI date plus another day durring the week that will get you another +1 point. +1
5) If you are able to make it through the 4 week challenge give yourself +5 points for completing the challenge.

total points +1

Boy did my weight go Up & DoWn all week.212.5 past the 217 on to 218. I feel bummed. Crimson tide is flowing and water intake is way up. Take the good with the bad. My bloated feeling has almost diminished.

I see how this is done now
 

forgiveness please :) okay I think I've got it - here we go:

Little Freedom's Weekly Challenge

Weigh in Mondays -
Beginning Meaurement 21 inches (arm) - Measurement on April 10 - 21 inches 4/11 update: weigh-in 260

1) Each week on WI day you record (post) your progress...+1 point for every pound lost and -1 point for every pound gained. -1 pts.
2) Week 1 goal: My goal was to stick to every three hours. 1 pt if I meet goal - 0 pts if I don't. 0 pts.
3) You must post on your specified WI date plus another day durring the week that will get you another +1 point. 1 pt.
4) If you are able to make it through the 4 week challenge give yourself +5 points for completing the challenge.

My week 2 goal: To eat more vegetables (I use the Jorge Cruise Plate) I should be eating 1/2 vegetables on my plate.

1) Weigh in Monday - Beginning Weight 218 lbs. - Weight on 4/10 216 lbs. (2lbs lost, finally)
2) Each week on WI day you record (post) your progress...+1 point for every pound lost and -1 point for every pound gained. 2 pts.
3) Week 1 goal exercise , drink water stay on JC plan. I met part of my goal but I won't count the pts.
4) You must post on your specified WI date plus another day durring the week that will get you another +1 point. 1 pt.
5) If you are able to make it through the 4 week challenge give yourself +5 points for completing the challenge

So far I believe I'm at 4 pts. (1 for starting and middle post of last week, 2 for wt lost, 1 for post on WI day)=4pts if I'm calculating correctly.
This weeks goal is to drink water and eat more veggies.

My Middle Week Post
 

Okay, so half the week is already gone by. Time sure flies. I'm not sure what will happen with this week's weight in considering I went to the restaurant last night and had KFC for lunch on Monday. :hun: But I think it's all right. I'm not stressing over this stuff anymore. I was very reasonable on both occassions and exercised last night to burn the extra energy coming in from dinner. Usually, I don't exercise on Tuesday. But I decided to hop on the life cycle and put in 45 minutes. :ebike: The exercise is good, and should help me maintain my weight. I'd like to see a pound loss, but will see. Right now, since I weight in every day, I'm up a pound from Sunday. But I'm not worried. This is normal. Your weight always fluctuates every day.

I'm working from home today, so I will hop on the treadmill for a walking/jogging session today during lunch time. This is the advantage of working from home. I get to exercise during my break. :tread:

Have a nice day everyone!:)

Back with my mid-week check in. Drinking my water, and thinking about exercising. Now if I could just get the rest of me to line up with the thinking then the exercise might happen. I still do my 15 min. walks on my breaks at work, but I have stubborn fat and I know that it takes more to move it.

ok,
I haven't posted recently, in part due to my not quite understanding how to chart my points. My starting weight was 194, I'm back to 190 now. I got my weekly walk in last week and have gone on a short one this week (not sure if I should count it or not). I have failed to do my 8 minute work outs but am doing good at eating pretty close the 3 hour mark and am now working on balancing the food groups/calories.
So this week I am doing ok, no weight loss yet, I really need to focas on those exersises and food portioning.

midweek post
 

Seems more or less everyone is stickin to their goals, except me.. maybe i shouldn't have put excercising as my goal coz i can eat on plan and drink the water and eveything.. its just the excercise that i have trouble with at the moment since i have so much work to do.. I also just started a new course which is Macroeconomics so my load has increased, besides i love economics so i'll probably spend all my free time reading articles and searching about things that interest me in the course..i can't help myself.

Anyways, i think i'll change my goal for next week.

Keep up the good work everyone.

Cheers,
Em

Don't worry Emma, I am not doing well with my excersizing either. I am just not motivated to move! The weather is getting better so maybe I will come out of my slump... I leave for Baltimore tomorrow night...so I gotta start packing.