Hello all,
Went a little hog wild on the rotisserie chicken we had for dinner, luckily it was a small bird...lol...all day I kept myself in line by thinking the end of the month is tomorrow, so far I'm at a 2 lb. loss, I really weigh in on Fridays, but still like to see from the 1st to the end of the month.

It's getting harder to squeeze these lbs. off. Sounds like alot of us have the same issues, the weather, lack of sun, not being able to get outside as much.
NewLeafgreat pic out in the elements, I didn't go out today, like Zumba, I'm digesting right now, before I hit the treadmill, I was out yesterday though, all bundled up, I get home and peel off the parka and the sweaty clothes underneath, so weird to be cold and sweating at the same time.

Having a good week so far, liquid donuts every other day instead of every day little tweaks...lol

Getting in 4 miles just about everyday, so am proud of that.
Sum I think only 2 lbs. while on vacation is great, don't beat yourself up too hard.

Time to renew the NewYear's Resolutions!
best to all

Lots of stress in our lives right now...we are closing on our home next Tuesday and have not find a place to live yet. We put a bid on a house again; expecting there to be another 20 other bids So our stuff is going into a storage and we will be living with my inlaws until we'll find a house. -- Luckily my in-laws live in a 8000sq ft home so we won't be crowded. BUT, I started stress eating yesterday

S 158.2
C 160
G 153.2

Boo!

So frustrated i am only down .8 was hoping for 2.
Lw 213.6
Cw 212.8

Morning All! We're almost past the halfway point!

Weekly check in: Success on all 3 goals!
1. Continue NRoLS Program (weights 3x a week)
Still burning about 800+ calories each session, lifting more weight and doing more on-the-ground-proper pushups!
2. Eat on Plan - 80 days straight on plan!
Bumped my calories up by about 50 a day - up to 1550 now. Adding another 50 this week (few grams more protein).
3. 152 lbs or whatever # makes me under 23% body fat
Slowly but surely!

02/14 158.2 (25.9%)
02/21 157.4 (25.0%)
02/28 155.8 (24.4%)
03/07
03/14
03/17

SW: 191.8
CW: 187.6
GW: <185

18 days left! Even with all of our challenges and obstacles, we can do this. Remember, we are the 40 something St. Paddy's Day Challenge group (at least that is what I tell myself every time I have a setback ). Erinn go Brach!

Did a 7-mile hike today in the low 30s, wet snow falling the whole time.

Wednesday: 1350 calories, 30 min stairclimbing, 3 mi on treadmill(1 jogging 2 walking)

Still playing with the same lb..hoping for a whoosh once TOM gets moving

new, I am IMPRESSED!!! Did you enjoy it?

Cheer us on, jen!

2fc, you are an inspiration! rock on!

mboo, that's ok, it's going in the right direction, keep posting!

sum, better to have no house than 2! But living with the in-laws does not sound fun :-(

kelijpa, great job getting in 4 miles a day, wish I were doing as well

zumba, hope things went OK today. I had to go into Manhattan today for a funeral and thought about you when I was stuck in Penn for over an hour after missing my train. Luckily we went for a very yummy and satisfying lunch after the funeral and I was still full. But going into that place hungry is a nightmare! And they were giving away free samples of everything!

Hello everyone! Sorry I haven't checked in much....I am really struggling with a bad case of the blues. I think it is a combo of a few personal challenges, lack of sunshine, lack of exercise, and eating the wrong kinds of foods. I am tracking my calories which is positive...I have been averaging 1500-1600 when I am aiming for 1200-1300. I stepped on the scale to 157 this morning. I am just so frustrated, but I know I need to step it up if I want to see a change.

Thanks so much to all of you who regularly post. It is so nice to have a place to come to even if only to read about other women with similar struggles.

Thursday: 1420 calories, 55 min Zumba class

I thought about you ladies when I went to lunch today. I sat at a Mexican restaurant with a bowl of chips right in front of me and did not partake. I ordered a vegetarian burrito with no cheese, sour cream, or guac. It was quite delicious and I don't go out to eat often, so almost anything for me is a treat. I also stuck to water, which was tough because they had all these Mexican sodas that sounded delicious..I love soda but don't drink it often.

guac, I feel your frustration through your post. I've been feeling it too. My calories have crept up and the scale is stuck. Shouldn't we be able to lose on 1500/day? I can't imagine we should be GAINING on that right? That is too depressing to think about.

We have to remember that spring is coming and we'll want to have kept up with this when it's time to take out the spring wardrobe...it will get better.

@New 7 miles??? In the snow??? AMAZING!
Maybe if my car broke down on the side of the road...and my cell phone wasn't working...and I only had a few hours left to collect my $$ millions in lottery winnings.

I think I have had my post-TOM mini whoosh! I'm now just hoping it stays off!

SW: 191.8
CW: 186.2
GW: <185

Less than 2 pounds from my St. Paddy's Goal, as long as I don't self-sabotage, I will make it!

Guac: I certainly understand your frustration. We could certainly use some sunshine here. I am so sick of the gray; it's depressing.

Newleaf: 7 miles in the snow is impressive. I would probably end up like a character in a Jack London novel.

Nat: Fantastic job at the restaurant! I cannot resist those chips! I have even taken baby carrots to dip in the salsa, but those warm chips are a huge weakness for me.

Sum: You did great on vacation!

Everyone else, Have a fantastic Friday!

Thanks for everyone's words of encouragement on my hike yesterday! Going out in the rain/snow mix didn't really appeal to me but I told myself, "When I pull open the tent flap in Patagonia and see crummy weather, curling back up inside the tent with a cup of coffee won't be an option. So get going!!"

Actually, the hike turned out to be perfect because it enabled me to test my layering strategy, making sure that I would stay warm and dry in all conditions. And I did! The only thing I couldn't emulate was the high winds, but 2 of my layers are windstoppers, so I should be okay.

Off to REI today to pick up a few remaining things...

Daylight Savings next weekend already??!!
Curse you winter weight! Went to a wedding in New Orleans in October last year at goal weight and it has been aaallll downhill since then!

Have not gotten on scale yet but my goals for March = 10/pounds.

1. Stick to diet regime. It has worked before!
2. Start walking again...why do I live in New England?? I hate winter!
3. Actually try the rowing machine (and the treadmill, and the recumbent bike...there's a literal gym in my own house! And not even in the basement!
4. No binging on weekends!
5. Make a dentist appointment (by writing this I'm hoping to shame mysef into actually doing this!)

Good Luck to everyone!

Jennifer
Natamars
Newleaf
Sum
Zumba
2fatcats
KG123
Guac

Well ALL those Irish Eyes....are we smiling yet....

Personally I'm in great form. my groggy sick mist has lifted....its a gorgeous day here and I'm back in the game of life!!! I'm in deep meditation (aaah!) as I will be having my sons 9th birthday party in a few hours....18 kids....is a go big or go home type day...no stepping back from this one!!

OK on the weight front ...not soo good...I'm up!!!

186SW
184CW +2
178GW

It just shows me how much the whole exercise thing helps me in losing weight... but I'm starting slowly next week again....which I'm really looking forward to...

So I've been reading ....


Jennifer - You are doing soo well...you own those 180's!!!
Natamars - you are an inspiration with all the consistant exercising you do...keep going!!
Newleaf- lovin the new pics...its as if we are on the hike with you....well not quite ...aah yes if only you could get other people to do your exercise for you...I know not the right attitude!!
Sum...things do sounds a tad stressful for you right now...keep focused as best as you can ...you can do it!!!
Zumba...thinking of you...sending you lots of good thoughts and of course I now want a cup of coffee bad after reading your message...
2fatcats....Respect!!! YOU ARE DOING IT....
KG123....great job on your new goals...all you need is the wind at your back and you'll be off!!
Guac....here comes the sun ...its my daughters favorite song at the mo ...just you wait and seeeee...
kelijpa....hog wild ( rem those 18 19 year olds) will be my two words of the day...I love it....great job on the weight loss!!

I'm signing off now....take good care of yourselves and give yourself a non foodie treat ....remember you deserve it!!!!