Welcome Vilandra! :wave:

Can I join you guys in the challenge? I know I'm a little late but I'd really like to take part. I have alot to lose but I am going to set my goal at a 15 lb loss
for Samhain. I think that as long as I stick to the exercise that it's doable. (I lose very slowly) My official weigh day is Monday, so I will be able to post then on whether or not I have a loss for this week. I look forward to getting to know everyone and good luck on your goals!

I doubt any of you remember me, but I'm a very ashamed and self-hating fat chick, who would like to straighten my act up, pull myself together, and join in your Samhain challenge.

I don't want to say how much I weigh.

I posted on the Alternachicks forum a few times about two years ago, but quit dieting and got even fatter.

So! Here I am, with high trigs and Insulin resistance! Yay! :-(

I'd like to lose 10 pounds by Samhain. Here goes (hopefully) something . . .

Welcome Diva, Vilandra, timmyshawn, and Lesbia! Good luck to all of you :)

I fell off the wagon a little bit over the weekend with my sister visiting. I've neither gained nor lost anything...so at least it isn't progress in the wrong direction, I guess. Hopefully I can get back into the swing of things.

Better Late than Never?
 

I just found this site, can I still join? If I lost 30 lbs by Samhain it would be AMAZING...at the rate I'm going, I'd be happy with 10 lbs.

OK I weighed this morning and I am down 1lb. It's not a great loss, but it's a start and as long as the scale is going down not up I'll take it. How's everyone else doing?

Good morning, Everyone! I'm sorry I have not been around much. It is hard to fight for computer time in the evenings and my firm has recently blocked our internet access because some people abused the privilege <grumble>....

I am so happy to read about all of the success and am also offering cheers and hugs to those who are struggling a bit. It sure is hard, isn't it? Sigh..but you know, we'll be where we want to be sooner than we think... especially with all of the cheering on that goes on here!

I'm very happy that I have reached my first 5 pounds as of this morning. Now, if I can just keep it up... I'm on Richard Simmons' program and I have to say, it is the easiest plan I have ever been on! I need to incorporate exercise into it now, but have to wait as I found out this week I have a very small clot in my lung thanks to the pill...but it will be dissolved in no time (it's very small).. just right now it hurts to breathe too hard....

Off to work for me... MANY BLESSINGS to all of you today! I'm pulling for all of us :)

Namaste'

Wow where is everyone? I hope everyone is ok. Is there still a group challenge? So how is everyone doing? Come on now ya'll need to get in here and post. We are eachothers support network. You aren't in this just for yourself. We are all counting on you to keep updating progress (or lack there of :) ). We need to do this for eachother as well as ourselves because with good support, a kind ear to listen, a loving heart to accept eachother, and the understanding of others who are in the same boat we can gain the motivation that we need to make this happen. Let's face it for some of us 3FC is the only place we can get the support, understanding and encouragement that we need. This site is a haven for pagan fat chicks to not only feel comfortable discussing weight issues but our way of life as well. So come on ladies, let's get posting. Let's inspire eachother, motivate eachother, and most importantly be there for eachother. Anyway I weighed in today and *sigh* no loss this week, but I know why and I'm working to correct that problem. Hopefully next week I'll be able to post a good loss. I'll check back later. :grouphug:

I lost 2 lbs which is encouraging. :)

I find that my weight loss is slower now but I can see my body shape changing and my overall fitness level improving. :D

I did really well while on vacation - I ate mostly vegetarian meals but had sushi twice. I really didn't feel like eating meat, maybe because it was so hot that I felt like I didn't want to eat anything heavy. Then again, maybe I'm just used to not eating meat now :lol:

Well I weighed in this morning and hey I'm happy no gain!! :carrot: The reason for the happiness is that it's TOM and if I'm not showing a gain then that means I have lost! In case I've confused you, I always show a 3-5 lb gain during TOM and if the scale is showing the same weight as last weigh in then after TOM when the water gain and bloating is gone I should see a good loss! I didn't want to even get on the scale this morning cause I was dreading seeing the scale go up (even if I know it's water weight gain it is still depressing). I can't wait until next Monday's weigh in to see how I'm doing! I hope everyone is good.

Mauvaisroux- Congrats on the loss!! I am trying to stay away from meat also. It's very hard esp since the other 4 people in the house are huge meat eaters and I have to cook their meals. Most days it's been ok but I still have my days when a steak looks sooo good. Also I am a newbie at the veggie thing and am quickly tiring of the same foods. I don't know very many ways to cook vegetables that is quick easy and cheap and still tastes good. Since I'm the only one eating the veggie meals that makes it hard too, cooking 2 separate meals, planning 2 separate meals, and budget wise it's turning into a nightmare but I'm still trying my best. I hope you had fun on your vacation.

Vilandra485- I look forward to your update. I check in everyday to see if anyone has posted, but it seems to be really slow in here. I post my weigh ins on Monday's. And any loss is great even if it's only a half pound. Good luck with the weigh in!

Woohoo on not gaining duirng TOM! :cb: It's so difficult not to gain something during that time.

I'm lucky that my DH has changed his view on vegetarianism. He is doing it for health and weightloss reasons as am I. I feel a lot better eating this way.

Have you tried some family style vegetarian meals?

You can make things like tacos and you can make burger for your family and TVP or veggie ground round for yourself. That way you are all eating the same basic meal.

Mini pizzas are good too as you can put out all veggie toppings, cheese and some pepperoni for everyone and they can build their own while you skip the meat part.

Stir fries are a good option too. You can make the vegetable part for everyone but make the meat in a separate pan. Serve your portion first and then they can have the rest with the meat.

Veggie lasagna, pasta sauce or chili using tvp or veggie ground round is also a good family meal option.

Good luck! :lucky:

Melissa- WTG!!! A 1/2 lb loss is great! It's better than a 1/2 lb gain right!? Keep chugging along and before you know it you'll be at your goal weight.

Well I go in this morning to get my measurements and body fat done. Woo Hoo, not. It'll be a couple of days before I get the numbers. My trainer won't ever tell me anything until he has everything done. I don't expect much of a difference since I was out of the gym for almost 3 months because of knee surgery, but I'm nervous that I will be bigger. Anyway I will post and let ya'll know when I get the #'s in.

Melissa- glad to hear you're still doing good! Can't wait to see how your weigh in goes.
I don't know what's going on over here. I got on the scale this morning and it said I've gained 5 lbs since last week (and last week was TOM) so I don't know what's up but I'm feeling a whole lot of discouragement right now. I did the fitness test and although I don't have the #'s in yet my trainer wasn't all optimistic. He says that without even working the #'s he can tell that my waist to hip ratio is worse and that my body fat % is gonna be higher. I didn't even go to the gym today and I don't plan on going tomorrow. I'm in such a funk right now. DH says that I really need some meditation time. I know he's right, but I just can't seem to get motivated to do anything right now except take care of the house and kids and that's hard. Well anyway enough negativity. I hope everyone is well and I'll let ya know when I get the actual #'s in.

my samhain goal is to be in a smaller pant size

Well, I'm down 2.2 lbs from two weeks ago, so here's hoping I can keep this up!

Way to go frankncents! :cp:

I've been maintaining so I guess that's better than nothing - lol!

I am also returning to the flock.....

I am in for the challenge as well, I would like to loose 24lbs

Well. It's, what, 5 weeks till Samhain? Assuming 2 lbs a week...I aim to be 185 lbs or less by Samhain, then!

It is getting to that time of year when Holiday food kills off all the pounds you so painfully lost so I am jumping back in to join ya. Let's see, better late than never at 2 lbs a week that would be 6 lbs by Sahain...and to keep it up!

Jade Catz

Arg! I gained 3lbs over the weekend. :( Back to it today though!

Sahain
 

A few years ago I went to a Sahain that was opened to all Pagans and signed up for their email list to be notified of upcoming events. It must have gotten lost and then found last week cause I got an email listing events and hurray I will be able to join the group for Sahain! It will be exciting to see old friends and since I am off Tuesdays and Wednsdays now, not have to get up the next morning!:D Now to mentally program not giving into the food everyone brings!
Lost 2 lbs this week

Jade Catz

Congratulations! :bravo:

How about a yule challenge then? :D

I did well with with my goal of increasing my exercise and staying away from the candy bowl! :D

Happy Samhain (does one say "happy" with that? :lol: ) to all of you! :witch:

Hello all!

I know i'm a day or two late, but I would just like to wish everyone a Blessed Somhain!

(and hope you had good luck with the diets. God knows mine are useless)