Okay, time for my midweek post. I am pretty disappointed in myself. I have NOT stuck to the program at ALL this week. :( No reason, just can't seem to get my act together. I have been drinking my water, so at least I have that going for me. But I have not done any exercise and I have NOT made good choices with my foods. I really have no excuse - just didn't do it. This is how I sabotage myself. I know where I want to get to, but I am ALWAYS taking detours. :mad: It is only Thursday, so I still have a chance to redeem myself for this week. I am NOT giving up or throwing in the towel!

Come on ladies, tell me how great you are doing to inspire me! ;)

Sharon

I seem to be the same but I am still doing really well with the water and my eating seems to be under control. Results or no I am doing the right thing for me and my body. Slow and steady and for all the right reasons will get me where I need to be.

Reporting in. This week is going much better than last week!!! Hopefully I will at least be back on the plus side of the challenge ..... lol

Sunday will be a hard day to start the week off with and Monday I have a lunch out but I will do my best to watch my portions and what I put in my MOUTH!!!!

Good luck on WI....Phyllis

Weigh-in
 

My weigh in for this week.
1) Weigh 129.
2) +1
3) Goal: exercise 3X week, drink my water, and lower my salt intake. ( 0 ) i couldn't stick to my goal. This week's goal will be: to drink my water and lower my salt intake and try to cut down on the diet sodas.
4) +1
5) If you are able to make it through the 4 week challenge give yourself +5 points for completing the challenge.

Good luck everyone..

Cheers,
Emma

Sunday WI for me. I have a total of 2 pts. as of April 15

1) Weigh in 192
2) + 3 (which puts me back to 0)
3) Goal: to exercise at the gym 2X's/week and lose a total of 6 lbs.(at least)and walk a bit further each day.

4) You must post on your specified WI date plus another day durring the week that will get you another +1 point. This must be posted on this thread.

5) If you are able to make it through the 4 week challenge give yourself +5 points for completing the challenge.

Phyllis

Weekly Challenge

1) Weigh in Sunday - Beginning Weight 260 lbs. - Weight on 4/16 259 lbs. (on Fri, was down 2 lbs, but it’s that TOTM :( bummer.)

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 pts.

3) Week 2 goal: eat more veggies: 1 pt if I meet goal - 0 pts if I don't. 1 pts. (veggies)

4) You must post on your specified WI date plus another day during the week that will get you another +1 point. 1 pt. Use Sundays

5) If you are able to make it through the 4 week challenge give yourself +5 points for completing the challenge.

Week 3 Goal: 100 oz water everyday

So I have 3pts for the 1st week.
My goals this week are the same:
1) To do my workouts I have planned.didn't make
2) Not to eat after 8 p.m.made
3) To drink a minimum of 64oz of water a day. made

My weigh in for this morning was 220, lost a pound.:carrot:
My goals for this week are the same
1) To do the workouts I have planned.
2) No eating after 8p.m.
3) To drink a minimum of 64oz of water daily.
Total for this week 2pts(losing and posting)

Total Points so far: 5

Okay - here is my weekly WI post. I was at 2 points as of April 9th.

1) WI - I am at 185, which is a STS. No points earned.

2) Goals for last week - 100 oz water every day Met
Exercise at least 3 times NOT met - 0 points earned

3) Post midweek - Met - 1 point earned


That puts me at a total to date of 3 points.

My goals for this week are 100 oz of water per day and a minimum of 3 days of exercise. I have VERY high hopes of meeting my goal this time!
Sharon

1) Weigh in Monday, 4/17= 217 lbs. Gained 1 lb thanks to TOM
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 pt.)

3) Met goal of drinking water and eating more veggies. +1 pt.

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

Total of 5pts. (Balance of 4 pts, -1 for gaining a lb., +1 meeting goals, +1 for mid week post=5pts
New goal this week is mainly focus on exercise.

Challenge
1) Weigh in on Monday April 17 - 216.5 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. 0

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 0pts
week 3 to write in my food journal every day except sundays
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
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Ok,
I havent posted regularly, so so sorry.I have failed misserably up till now

1) starting weight was 194...last week I weighed in 190 (equals 4 points) and this week weighed in at 191 (-1 point), so in this categorie I equal a 3

2) my goals ( failed all prior weeks) this week I'm starting at getting at least 4 cups in each day ( some days I haven't even picked up a cup- oh the head sches I've been having) and to do some form of exercise at least 3 times this week ( walk/tread mill/ or 8 minute exercise)

3) mid week weigh in ( no points on this, I haven't been doing) on Thursday

I really don't believe I lost the 4 pounds, so I am not going to record this week. I will check when I get back home...great job for everyone...keep up the good work!:carrot:

1st weeks Point: 5 pts
This week, on Sunday, I was up by 1 pound. -1 pts
But I did post my mid-week and my weight in, so +1 pts.
So basically, I'm staying put at 5 pts after 2 weeks.

Now, that Easter is over, it's time to shed some pounds again.

Alright - here is my midweek check in. Easter went fairly well. I didn't eat too much candy, just 1 dessert, small portions of food. Monday was excellent. I did wonderful on food and I exercised and got my water in. A very successful day for me. Tuesday went well until about 6 pm. My son acted up and I got very angry with him. I let the anger carry over and control my eating. I didn't eat junk food, just WAY too much dinner. I also didn't go for my walk because I let my emotions take over. I need to work on this whole emotional part! :(

Anyhow, I am back and doing well today. I am pushing the water and watching food type and portion. I think I can jump right back on track this time. And all is well with Bobby today also, so we will just turn the page from yesterday. ;)

How is everyone else doing this week?

Sharon

My mid-week post
 

Well, my weight is still higher then Sunday. But I'm not panicking just yet. I've exercised quite a lot over the long weekend, and I think, I may have more muscles. I checked my measurements, and they are lower then a month ago. And that's impossible with just 3 pounds lost to that weight in. So I'm assuming it may be muscle gain. So although I do not like the weight increase, in the end, it is good. More muscle burns more fat. I'll see on Sunday what my real weight in is and if I've lost any weight this week or gained.

I had a craving last friday for pasta and cheese when ordering from this place. I decided to be good and order a chicken taco salad. Well, I should have ordered pasta and added a chicken breast. The craving was too much so when my girls had their order of pasta, I took a bowl of that as well on top of my salad. So in the end, I have learned that sometimes, it's not good to deny a craving for something. It's a lesson learned.

But I did exercise all 4 days of the weekend to compensate on the overeating on friday, sunday's fondue and chocolate. But I am proud to report I have not binged on chocolate. In fact, I have not binged in quite a while.

mid week update
 

Wed nite check in: things are okay, got my water in one day, then about 84 oz tue, and today, I probably only drank about 40 oz!!! Food is OKAY, nothing to brag about, my portions are under control, but I haven't stuck at all to the every 3 hours. I gotta get back with it.!!!! Especially bc saturday I have an 'easter' celebration at my mom's house and she's COOKING!!! :drool:

Cathy that is so great. WoW 85 miles how inspiring. Someone kick me in the butt! I need to get out of this funk I am in.

I'm not sure I did a posting here this week so I am just squeezing this one in because I am going to need the point.

My scales are not moving and we leave on our vacation next Thursday so I can't finish this challenge but I had hoped to do better than this.

Oh well, a few more days left....I'll drink my water and be good!!!

Phyllis

This is almost the exact same post I put last weekend. I have to kick my butt now and up my points this week.
1st weeks Point: 5 pts
This week, on Sunday, I was up by 1 pound. -1 pts
But I did post my mid-week and my weight in, so +1 pts.

3) Goal is to exercise 3 times/week and continue my 8MM 6 times/week. No binging, Eat Healthy. 1 pt if I meet goal - 0 pts if I don't.

I did meet my goals the week before, but forgot to count that point. So + 1 points for 2 weeks ago (not this week, I binged last night) for meeting my exercise goals and no binging.

So adding 1 points to my previous 5, brings me up to 6 points for this challenge.

My weigh in for this week.
1) Weigh 130.
2) -1 up 1 lb
3)Goal "to drink my water and lower my salt intake and try to cut down on the diet sodas. +1
4) 0 didnt have time to post during the week.
5) If you are able to make it through the 4 week challenge give yourself +5 points for completing the challenge.

Cheers,
Emma

Well, I lost 1 pound...puts my total to 5 points.

How is everyone else doing?

I stayed the same....this a.m. I was down .5 lb...

Total of 4 pts.

This will be my last WI as we leave this Thurs until the middle of May.

Good Luck Ladies....can't wait to see who wins.

Phyllis

Weekly Challenge

1) Weigh in Sunday - Beginning Weight 260 lbs. - Weight on 4/24 256 lbs. :cool:

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 2 goal: 100 oz of water: 1 pt if I meet goal - 0 pts if I don't. 0 pts. Not even close!

4) You must post on your specified WI date plus another day during the week that will get you another +1 point. -1 pt. Use Sundays

5) If you are able to make it through the 4 week challenge give yourself +5 points for completing the challenge.


Goal This week: I think the 100 oz of water was too much - so my new goal will be 80 oz of water a day. That's attainable, but I'll have to work at it.

My goals for this week are the same
1) To do the workouts I have planned.didn't make :(
2) No eating after 8p.m.didn't make :(
3) To drink a minimum of 64oz of water daily. made!:D
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I'm a day late checking in.
My weight stayed the same, and it's ttotm, so if I stayed the same I'm thinking I lost some. I guess we'll see next weekend. :lol:
So point wise I think I get a 1 for posting.
So total points so far: 6.

Challenge
1) Weigh in on Monday April 24 - 218 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

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 0pts
week 3 to write in my food journal every day except sundays 0 pts
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 0

Okay, here is my midweek check in. I am doing great with my water this week. Have hit the 100 oz each day so far. Still not exercising, but I am developing a plan that I think I can make actually work. The idea of joining Bally's or another gym just doesn't seem to be something I can do right now. But I have plans to get a room cleaned this weekend and get the treadmill in there and operating. I think I am setting myself up to reasonably expect to get regular exercise in. I still firmly believe I can do this! :carrot:

I was up a lb after my weekend away, but I seem to have dropped that lb. So I am still a STS as far as this challange goes. Maybe I can drop 1 or 2 lb before Sunday's WI so I can earn a few points. :p

Make every bite count ladies!
Sharon

Well, here is my mid-week post for this challenge. Although I've gained 3 more pounds since Sunday's weight in, this challenge for me will last longer then just 4 weeks. Every single day, I will challenge myself to keep it up.
Tonight, I will try to do my jogging at home on the treadmill. I will go walking today at lunch time as usual. I may have already lost the opportunity to gain a point for my goal of not binging and exercising, since I've been binging but I can still continue to exercise as usual to stay fit and healthy.

The important thing is that I'm back on my feet now ready to eat healthy again and continue to work on my fitness goals!

I did not post mid-week of last week, I did not post Monday and here I am today. School papers and projects have just been overwhelming. I lost one of the 2 lbs. that I gained on Monday of last week. I don't know how many pts. I have or don't have. I have been off schedule. I will try to start with next month's challenge and pull myself back together.

midweek check in
 

Oh I thought I posted. ...maybe I did in another thread??? Anyway, things are up now, they were down earlier, but all is back on track now, even thou I made homemade donuts - I only ate two and they were within my plan. So hopefully, I won't gain back the 3 lbs lost. I think I'll be okay. Hopefully, I may even lose another pound??? Water intake is okay, but I'm not meeting my goal. I thought for sure that I would. ...

:carrot: Hi Everyone!! I'm new here. I've been following JC since july 2005. I know a few people here...I'm also a previous LIFETIME LOSER member. Floridarust, abwordly...Good to see you guys again!! I'm sarting over because it's hard doing this all by myself. I gained 10 pounds since I gave up memebership @JC site. I want to stay accountable!!

Sush from Japan
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well, my midweek check in is more like weekend! Anyway, I am not doing well...I guess thats why I haven't wanted to post...well, tomorrow and monday are the end of the challenge, and I will post the winner by weeks end

Good luck everyone!!!

Are we supposed to check in today?
 

Will we continue into May?

Well, on April 16 I was at 5 points

I earned 1 point for mid week check in on April 19 and another midweek check in on April 26 Add 2 points!

I did not earn any points either week for goals because I did not exercise 3 times per week. :( I did however meet my water goals, so that is a positive for me! :smug:

Weigh In yesterday was 183, which was a 2 pound loss!! :carrot: Add 2 points!

I am assuming this is the last check in for the April challenge, so I am giving myself 5 points for making it to the end!

That gives me a total for the April challenge of 14 points!! Yay!

great job Sharon! I unfortunatly stayed the same this week which is better than I had antisipated. WI at 228.

I previously earned 6 points.

This week was a week to get back on plan. All those 3 pounds I had gained, I lost back. So today, I weight the same as I weighted in last week.:carrot: So my points are still to 0 for weight loss, but I am still trilled to be back down.

Goal wise for this week, I unfortunately had been binging because I stressed out too much. So I did keep up the exercise part of the goal, but not the no binging. But that's okay. 0 points.

I did post twice for this week, giving me 1 point.

This is the end of the challenge, and although I've had a difficult time in the last 2 weeks, I still didn't give up and motivated myself back on plan.
Earned 5 points for sticking with the challenge in good and bad times.

Total of 12 points.