[BeEffective]

I did not work out yesterday as the heat index was too high. I did 65 minutes at the track today.

[Treasa]

I had a measly 4000 steps yesterday. I told myself I'd do Pilates before bed, but bedtime came and I never even thought of it. Going to try to do better today.

[ladyvwj]

Scotsgal - I hope things are going well with your brother's gf and the baby. That's always hard! Also, I know what it's like to eat something until you get so sick. I hope you get well soon too. I think I've caught my son's illness or the exercising is getting to me. I'm so tired and sore. I could barely work out this morning but managed to do a bit.

I did well with my diet yesterday. I did not cheat ONE bite or drink a drop of anything forbidden. I was super proud of myself. I did work out yesterday morning with Leslie as well as climbed 10 flights of stairs at work! I burned a total of 700 cals at the end of the day. I worked out this morning but I felt like my lack of sleep the last 1.5wks has caught up to me. Tucked myself in to bed at 8PM and woke up at 5AM to work out with Leslie for an hour. For some reason I am super sluggish (flu-like feeling). I really hope I am not getting sick!

[MsTibbles]

Scotsgal bless yah - I hope you feel loads better soon! I had dominos tonight too But i'm not used to clean eating so I still snarfed it down, hehehe. Made good choices though and fit it all in to my points with 2 to spare. Hugs and got everything crossed for Sunday!

Treasa *hugs* Its still WAY Better than no steps!! youre doing great *hugs* !

BeEffective Nice one! I hate moving in any kind of heat *offers ice cubes*

ladyvwj thats brilliant, well done! You are so committed to your exercise! Definitely take a rest day or two, though, if you aren't feeling up to it! I hope you aren't getting sick either! Fingers crossed.

Doing well so far this week, as i said up-post i did have Dominos this evening but i had a personal 4-slice pizza and some dough balls, came to 20 points in total and i had two to spare at the end of it. I still felt really guilty though, even though it was totally allowed...!

Tomorrow should be more healthy as I am going to a BBQ, so plenty of grilled chicken and potatoes, nom nom nom. I'm really hoping to see 273 on the scale on tuesday... at the moment its hovering between 274 and 275... a watched pot never boils and all that

I was going to chicken out on taking my new trainers for a walk today but my mum came with me and we did it, so i'm grateful for that

Hugs to you all and seeya soon !

[BeEffective]

I did 65 minutes at the track today.

Overall it was not a good day. Simply felt rather depressed most of the day, a normal reaction to the every day survival stress that we all feel from time to time. I'm sure I won't feel it tomorrow! Point is, it derailed me a bit. I snacked a little (not junk but calories I didn't need). I am doubtful I will hit a good number on Monday and suspect I might creep back up. Important to stay focused and push ahead to developing new habits no matter what the number says.

The whole Fitbit approach really accentuates how few calories a typical person burns in a normal day and how few calories one actually burns when they workout. And I'm sorry but all calories are not the same. I don't think science has that one figured out yet. Yep, put the fork down and keep pushing ahead!!!!

To my goal of 20 minutes a day at the track, I am adding upper body light weight training for 10 minutes 3 times per week.

[Treasa]

Did a little better yesterday. Steps weren't great but I did Pilates before bed. But the big news is I finally lost another pound! I was 176 this morning!

Scotsgal - keep us posted about your brother and his family. All my kids were high risk premies so I know how stressful it is.

BeEffective - I know what you mean. The fitbit is the only thing that keeps me honest. Yesterday, I had to walk down to get my car from the mechanic's. In the old days, I could've pretended I'd walked a mile, but thanks to fitbit I know it's not even a 1000 steps (less than half a mile).

MsTibbles - You are doing awesome! I think you're going to start seeing big losses very soon. And an exercise buddy is often very useful for pushing you through the blahs when you don't feel like it. I could use your mom right about now!

ladyvwj - I have a bit of a summer cold too. I've been taking my steps slower and truth be told I haven't hit 10k for two days. On the plus side, a cold always lessens the appetite!

[ladyvwj]

BeEffective - I hope you feel better. Depression is something I'm too familiar with.

Treasa - Good job! I've been fluctuating with the same pound all week. So frustrating. I can't wait to hit the 170's!

My weekly weigh in is tomorrow at the MF office. I hope the last 3 days have paid off and I lose at least 1lb. I did OK yesterday. Boss took me to lunch and I had a Wendy's summer salad with 1/2 the dressing. Not the best choice but she offered me a few fries and I took it! It tasted so good but I regretted horribly an hour later. Other than that, the rest of my meals went well.

I was still sore and tired from the work out yesterday morning and day before that so I did not work out this morning. I feel much better today from the rest I got last night. The flu-like feeling seems be slowly going away. The one thing I would like to share with you all & I absolutely love is that when I am working out, and my husbands sees me doing so, he walks up, disrupts me and gently kisses me (sweat drenched I am), and tells me how proud he is of me. It definitely keeps me going.

I feel like my clothes fit better today and I feel lighter! My energy is coming back and I am super hopeful for the upcoming days. Friends are out of town (no going out and drinking). Boss on vacation (no forced stress eating - she's the stress eater). Determined-to-get-his-monies-worth husband watching me like a hawk (no going out of what is allowed)... I should be set for a few days to get back into the super strict routine.

Totally off topic: I can set my sig now so I'm off to do that.

[MrsClayton]

Eating a 2 eggwhite, toast and avocado as we speak. A little bland but Yum!

I've went into my Weekly Allowance WWpoints by about 2 every night. My husband doesn't understand how I'm going to lose weight. I keep trying to explain to him that its based on fat, carbs, proteins and sugars vs caloric intake. Really tempted to get on the scale but keep telling myself I'm not allowed. I am actually terrified I might have gained weight on WW so far. It's so strange. With their points system you can ACTUALLY EAT. Which is different from giving myself 1220cal to eat a day. I had been talking to my husband prior if I am causing my body to go into starvation mode or not due to my size. I guess time will tell. Waiting for Monday to roll around!!

The gym has been a bit of a disappointment this week. I told myself I would avoid the weights this week to change it up a bit. I have gone back and forth from the rebounder to the tredmill. I haven't been able to go as long as I normally do on the tredmill. I think I hurt my ankle at some point last week. This is frustrating. Hoping it will go better at the gym today as I took a break yesterday.


Boss called me in early yesterday and by the time lunch came I was starving! I should have eaten another piece of fruit that was in my desk but I was so busy I never thought about it.

Feel good overall - just some non weight related upset in my life but other than that fantastic! Monday's weigh in couldn't come any sooner!

[BeEffective]

I did 70 minutes at the track today.

[MsTibbles]

MrsClayton I TOTALLY understand! I was eating 1200 cals for 10 days before I joined WW and i feel like i'm eating SO MUCH right now I'm also worried about gaining too, but in my first week I lost 1.5lbs, which was pretty neato. I'm learning that I just have to trust, and that I don't always know best I'm up 1lb right now but i'm hoping its just a bloat that will drop by tuesday. Hugs and keep it up!

Treasa Hahah, you can borrow her if you like! I'm hoping to start seeing some larger losses too. I'm up 1lb at the moment as I said ablve but hoping its temporary and Tuesday will see another drop. Well done on losing another lb!! to you

ladyvwj i'm so glad you're feeling improved and even feeling more energetic and upbeat! That's great news - keep it up!

Scotsgal Thinking of you and family regarding little one!

BeEffective Thats awesome, well done!

Had a family BBQ yesterday and overate a tiny bit - ate about 50 points and my daily allowance is 44, however I still had all my weeklies to fall back on, so it was really a non-issue - I'm just hoping my body sees it that way too Annoyed being up a pound today but hoping it will drop by Tues. Had a fairly good day today but I really do need to keep moving I can't wait to see the 260s! Hugs to you all

[MrsClayton]

Excited to wake up in the morning for weigh-in day! Walked through Missouri Botanical today for a couple hours in 100 degree heat! WHEW! Walked about 8k steps though. That made me so happy! Still not 10k but getting there! I've decided when I get under 200lbs I am going to reward myself with a fitbit and a couple pairs of workout pants with pockets. Good goal for myself!

I went slightly over my point balance for today because I wanted some chocolate. Decided to nip two cravings in one and grabbed a Twix Ice Cream bar - 8pts. Also decided to have a drink with a friend the night before. Found out a couple healthier food at restaurants that I can eat and feel so satisfied! Ending the week with about 18 remaining in my weekly allowance!

[MrsClayton]

First week weigh in I am down 2.2lbs! Woohoo! Here's to keeping it up and keeping it down! Ha

[BeEffective]

Start: 181.2
Week 1: 180.2
Week 2: 179.0
Week 3: 180.0


As I suspected, last week proved not to be great with the weight loss. Yuck and frustrating but will push ahead full force. I did not work out Saturday but did 60 minutes at the track yesterday. This week should be better as I do not have any commitments. So fast to gain it, standing still in losing it. Everybody's story though!

Treasa - HEY HEY in losing another pound!

[ladyvwj]

MrsClayton - great job on those -2.2lbs!

BeEffective - 60mins is good! keep it up!

My monthly cycle started on Thursday and bumped my weight up a few ounces back to 190. Dietician said that's pretty typical and I should see a loss this coming Saturday. I also get my monthly body scan so she said we should see where my workouts have taken me muscles and fatwise. I just feel like I am losing so slow or not at all even though I am working out hard. I took out my fitness ball yesterday and had my husband blow it up for me. I did about 10mins worth of core exercises along with 15mins of 10lbs weights after working out with Leslie for 30mins. The one thing is: I hate that I keep cheating a few bites! Going to try to be strong this week.

[Scotsgal]

Hay everyone, youre all doing so well!!!

Sorry that Im just checking in, thinks have been crazy. The little one was born on friday afternoon, docs thought that she might have a chromosome issue and even the possibility of not having a stomach. But she is here now and she doesnt look like she has chromo problems but the tests will come back on tuesday. She HAS a stomach and feeding well. Only problem is she has a large amount of fluid in her brain, we have been waiting all day today for her to get in to get an MRI done to see what problems may orccur and how to fix it.

With going forward and back to the hospital, I havnt been able to weigh in. Hopefully It isnt too bad. Eating on the move has been a nightmare but ive been trying my hardest to make the best choices each time. Last night for dinner though I treated myself to a Macdonalds, Which was not a good idea at all. I honestly think my body cant process anything unhealthy. I suppose its good motivation when you know youll have the worst stomach pains ever if you eat something fast food lol but then again its nice to not have it either.

Tonight is a wonderful King Prawn salad I love my salads and i have really missed having a choice of foods. Yet again...... I am the only person in the house just now making the choices

Enjoy a little picture of my baby neice Ivy