Checking in
I'm taking today to re-evaluate.
I'm up 3lbs. from the beginning of July and have lost my motivation.

I'm going to use today to think about commitment and move myself over to the August thread.

It's really hard not to be down ( it's been raining for 3 days) and I feel like I blew off July weight wise.
Which is pretty much what I did.

Hi ladies, congratulations to all of you that have met your goal and to those of you who worked really hard, you all deserve a great big WOOHOO!

I am home after my hernia operation and am too sore to do much exercise, and to be honest not much of an appetite yet.
I think I have lost another 5 pounds since my surgery. I think I am now down to 230.
Thats what happens when you don't eat i guess.
My biggest concern is due to lack of exercise for the next 6 weeks-how much weight will I put on...
Wish me luck, and I hope to see you all in the August thread... I think my goal will be to maintain and not gain anything over 235.. for the month.

Nutrition wise, the only thing I can think of cutting out is alcohol...but that probably won't happen Another thing I came up with is maybe trying new foods...which I do when I have the opportunity, but I could say, try 3 new foods a week...or something like that. And make it a point to search out new things instead of just when it is presented to me.

Go for the violet!!! You will love it!!! Will post my goals tomorrow!!!

Did it but only by the skin of my teeth. Even though I had actually lost more, I managed to put a few on and still stay in the 120's!!!

But we ALWAYS need goals!!! I really need to think about how I will do it this month!!!

Gooooooood morrrrrrrrrning Chickies!!!

It's FRIDAY!!! It's the last day of the month!!! I want to hear from everyone, so let me HEAR you!!!!

Delphi~ Hey hun!!! How are you? Did you survive the first day? I gotta tell ya, I was thinking it would be on the easy side since I've been doing 15 sets of intervals with HIIT...boy was I wrong! See, endurance is not my strong suit so I was really surprised when, by the end of the workout I was sweating like crazy! I'm tellin' ya, I think I need to re-evaluate my exercise goals for August! Okay, so one other ? for ya, do you want to make next week the Official First Week of C25k? I know it's sounds dumb, but I'm uber anal too (OCD powers--activate! Form of, a crazy woman!! ) and I hate starting a new week at the end of the week--does that make any sense at all? No? Yeah, well, I never said I was sane. Anyway, I'm going to continue Week One all the way through next week--so 3 more of the same workouts as today and then move on to Week Two after that.

Tummy~ Thanks so much for telling me about the podcast! It was nice not to have to watch the clock when I was running/walking--as I told Delphi, wow! Week One is harder than I thought it would be! I mean, did it, but I got more out of it than I thought I would, kwim? As for the camel toe ( sorry, that still makes me laugh!), I have the unfortunate--or maybe it's fortunate--condition of the post c/section pooch...it tends to push my clothing out and away from that area so camel toes are (thankfully) not usually a worry for me. Now how's THAT for TMI?

Susie~ Hun, I know how hard it is to get motivated when you've lost the drive. But ya know what? You're on the right path! You're HERE aren't you? You're checking in right? You're holding yourself accountable. That's half the battle right there. When you're ready, you'll do it. Take today to really think about what helps and what hurts your efforts--think about what you want to accomplish in August--if you need to, make your goals small. Sometimes that's all it takes, little baby steps, to get you started--then, before you know it, you're doing things out of habit--not because you have to. Then, you find yourself doing more and more and not even thinking about it. So take today. Make it yours, write out your goals and commit to them. And tomorrow--take a deep breath and get started! It's a sparkly brand new month and anything is possible!!!

LTBH~ hey girlie! Glad to hear you're home and all went well!! Take it easy on yourself and don't rush the healing k? We don't want you doing any damage that would cause you to have to avoid all exercise for a long time right? I think you're goal is a great one! Take this next month to really focus on healing and getting yourself back to 100%. Eat healthy and you should be golden! Take care hun!

Jacque~ Your goals sound great! Nothing like expanding the ol' menu! One thing I must request of you though...if you discover an uber yummy dish...ya gotta share it with us k? Remember, I'm working on expanding my menu too! Congrats on staying in the 120's!!! That's freakin' awesome!!!!


Well ladies, I'm down a little this morning, but still .2 lbs away from 150. Ahh well, I'm not complaining. I still lost over 10 lbs in July so I'm uber stoked!!! So my Official Ending Weight for July is 150.2! Which means any loss I have tomorrow (that is, if I have a loss) will count towards my August goal.

I had a horrible night's sleep last night--dang insomnia!!! But, I was up at 6:00 and got my first C25K workout in and then did my upper body ST'ing so I'm good! I think today might have to be a slightly higher calorie day, ya know, cuz of the 2 workouts? I am definitely re-evaluating my exercise goals...so I'll have to think about it and update them today/tonight.

Well girls, I needed to eat so I put off my shower--so...needless to say, I need a to get my butt in there pronto and freshen up! I can't wait to hear from everyone! Let's post our total losses so we can tally them up again!!! Now get out there and make the last day of July a great one!! And don't forget to...

Drink Your Water!!!

Sandye~ That is perfectly fine with me. That way we start Monday like it was Day One..right? I still need an Mp3 to download so I don't have to count. I had to do mine outside, so I was literally counting seconds in my head, and after the running portions, I'm already breathing heavy, so it was difficult to count. But it was groovy none the less. I found a Mp3, but when I go to download it, it just opens a quick time player and plays it. It's driving me batty. I'd rather listen for a que to run ya know. Only Mp3's are compatible with my cheapy Mp3 player...so I don't know.

Looking ~ Good to see you back.

Jacque ~ Yeah, I think I will. A light lavender or melon...I'm undecided.

I didn't meet my goal, but am happy to report an 8lb loss for the month of July. =)

Congratulations to everyone!

Morning girlsssssssss : ). Congrats again on the losses and for sticking with it. Susie.....your getting back on track and hanging in there like a trooper, you also controlled your weight for the most part and it didn't spiral up out of control, your doing great checking in and today we regroup and start a new day and new month tomorrow and move forward! .

I was totally l aid up last night and today is supposed to be a yucky day but I dont mind as long as im feeling well and i can get out for a bit. I have been gearing up for our new month and am thinking of some additional goals. Delphi, Sandye, tummygirl, NSM, Jacquee, MsP, lewis and to all of you girlssssss a big hello and a big

Jacqueeeeeeee, hey you! hug I meant to say yay on staying in the 120's. GIrl, I am updating that list right NOW! COngratulationsssssss chicky :ch eer:

I don't want to miss anyone....make sure you come in and tell me you met goal etc. Have an awesomeeeeeeee day and a great start to the weekend .

FullSteamAhead: Get back on track OP consistently; lose between 6-7 lbs
Sunflowergirl68: Lose 8-10 lbs; drink more water
NewShinyMe: Keep track of water intake; reach the 160's; stay accountable during the weekends
Jelder227: Lose 8-10 lbs
LaurenA: Lose 5 lbs
Lene1974: Drink 64 oz of water daily; lose 5 lbs
Velveteen: Reach 85 kg or less
Delphi: Reach ONEderland--MET GOAL!!; lose 10 lbs--MET GOAL!!
Jacqui_D: Lose 7-10 lbs
JoyinSF: Lose 6-8 lbs
Crazymamaof4: Lose at least 5 lbs--MET GOAL!! eat even MORE fruits and veggies--MET GOAL!! try out a new recipe every week--MET GOAL!! stay POP at least 85% of the time--MET GOAL!!Jellybellyjess: Lose 7-10 lbs
Susiemartin: 7/27, revised: My July goal is to stay completely OP until the end of the month AND check & post to this thread 3X a day until August 1- even if it's only a smilie.
Nellonello: Lose 8 lbs; maintain a 1000-calorie deficit 5 days a week
Linzluv: Lose 10 lbs
Mystical: Lose 8-10 lbs
Robbynmarie_k: Fit into a size 18; reach 48 in waist measurement; maintain a 1000 calorie deficit; reach 220 lbs
Sugarbaby269: Lose 8-10 lbs
Stephanielllll: Lose 8 lbs; drink recommended amount of water
Gekster: Lose 9 lbs; be more accountable on the weekends
Peachykeen62: Lose 8-10 lbs
Merose: Reach "overweight" on BMI chart--MET GOAL!!; lose 9 lbs to reach 185 lbs--MET GOAL!!
Joyra: Lose 10 lbs to reach 145 lbs; lose 10 inches
CakeBatter: Lose 6 lbs to reach 165 lbs; try to eat "clean"
JazzyPeggy: Lose 10 lbs to reach 273 lbs
Ms_Perception: Lose 5 lbs--MET GOAL!! take a multi-vitamin at least 85% of the time; lose inches, especially around the waist
Canadianangel: Go gluten-free
VickieLou: Lose 15 lbs
SuzyQ: Lose 5 lbs
Wifey: Lose 10 lbs; drink a LOT of water
Ashley4012: Eat no fast food; lose 10 lbs
Annie96: Lose 8 lbs; drink water every day; do not do mindless munching; measure and prepare food to stay consistent with Fitday journaling
TexSue: Lose 5 lbs; drink 48 oz of water per day
Glutio: Lose 10 lbs
Late_to_the_Game: Lose 7-10 lbs; drink more water--MET GOAL!!
Iamren: Lose 12 lbs
Janis427: Lose 10 lbs
Lookingtobehealthy: Lose 6-8 lbs--MET GOAL!!JasonsLea: No "pigging out" in Alabama for BFF's wedding
Ruby5839: Lose 5-8 lbs; stay OP at least 5 days a week
Blondie32: Lose 10 lbs
CamiToo: Reach 220 lbs
LewisEmpire: Drink 64 oz of water every day; lose 8 lbs
Tracy: Lose as much weight as possible under 277.6 lbs
SteelersGirlie: Lower number of bad carbs eaten; eat more vegetables; lose 10 lbs
SkinnyJeansInWaiting: Lose 10 lbs
Moralia: Reach the 130s
Candtlove: Lose 10 lbs; drink more fluids
Just_a_dreamy1: No bingeing; drink at least 6 bottles of water a day; fit into size 7's with NO muffin top; eat as healthily as possible
Mommaof2lilmen: Lose 5 lbs; drink more water
Couch: Lose 3.3 kg (7.3 lbs) to reach 96.5 kg (212.3 lbs)--MET GOAL!!
2beautiful2Bfat; Lose 10 lbs to reach 202 lbs
Paisleyprincess: Lose 12 lbs to reach 235.1 lbs
Mothermavis: Lose 11 lbs to reach 145 lbs
SoulMeetsBody: Drink 10 cups of water a day; try not to "pig out"; lose 4-5 lbs
Tummy_Girl: Lose 10 lbs to reach 189 lbs--MET GOAL!!
Jacque9999: Stay in the 120s--MET GOAL!!
Petunia418: Lose 10 lbs
PaperSkin: Reach the 160s
Synesthetes: Lose 2 lbs
Splitsun: Lose 2 lbs; maintain and monitor calorie and fat intake; drink 2 more glasses of water daily; add more fresh fruits to diet
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Looking2bhealthy, welcome back. You must be releived to have the surgery over with. Wishing you a very speedy recovery. I doubt the temp. lack of ex. will affect your weight-loss much as long as you continue to eat healthy. Keep as you are and when the docs give you the go ahead to be able to do certain things u can take it from there. Congrats on all of your successess this month. I hope your feeling better

Susie ~ What is your biggest trouble area at the moment? Is it eating or exercise?

FSA ~ Hey sweetie.

iamren ~ on those eight pounds. That is a great accomplishment indeed darling.

Iamren...........congratulationssss on the 8lb. loss That's a fantastic loss and a great way to start the weekend.

Delphi,,,,, hey you! Happy Friday girl

Good morning, chickies!

I am off today, but I will be running a months worth of errands and getting ready to head out, so I don't have time for personals. I haven't posted in two days and I missed a lot!

to all of you who stayed OP. To those of you who had setbacks, don't give up, Tomorrow we start fresh.

My goal this month was 7-10 lbs, I actually thought I'd make 10, since I used to be able to lose 4-5 this first week of a diet. Not so anymore But I'm down 7.6 and I'm not complaining! Last night I walked 48 minutes on the treadmill (that's a lot for me). I had a small NSV on Wednesday. I fit into an outfit I hadn't worn for a while (the top showed my fat rolls). I actually thought I looked pretty good (this is RARE). Anyway, I get to work and the first person I saw said that my top was cute, then that my hair was cute. That I looked cute. Now, I'm a 53 year old fat grandma, and cute is no way to describe me. But hey, I'll take it! A little while later someone else said I looked "cute" and asked if I'd lost weight woo hoo! A third person said I looked really good too. Needless to say it made my day. I got home and didn't think I looked as cute as I did when I left for work, but I had my daughter take a picture anyway. No, I definitely did not look cute!

Hope you ladies have a wonderful Friday, and for those of you in the Pacific Northwest, I hope you get some relief soon!

Morning Ladies,

Delphi - I've watched some of the youtube b/f and a/f and it's pretty crazy so I'm looking forward to it if only for the change. Once I'm done HIIT that elliptical needs a time out or I'm gonna poke out my eyes repeatedly.

Susie - You've lost 18lbs! That's an accomplishment, give yourself credit and forgive yourself July, these things are only regretable when we let them derail us, everyone has their own path to take and yours just has a month break in the middle, no biggie. I agree with Sandye, write down those goals, or even all the advantages of losing weight and read them again and again. Small changes will add up over time and you're worth every degree of effort!

LTBH - Glad to hear the surgery went well, that's always a relief when those things are over. Surgery has that awesome weight loss effect, much like a nasty flu but whatever it takes! Take it easy and you'll be back at her in no time. And you won't gain if you eat at your resting metabolism, just keep tracking that food and you'll be fine.

CMo4 - You're very welcome, I'm using week 9 right now for my runs and sometimes I just switch at the end and run a little longer to my own music. It's soo nice not to have to look at my watch, and where's a HIIT podcast when you need one? Post c/section pooch, yes I have one too, and is it possible to have two of them with only one child? Cuz I'm sure there's a whole bunch of pooches or pouches down there, I'm sure to be part kangaroo when this is done. Woohoo on the panties and since you're so small those would be nice bikini panties too, good for you hun! Congrats on a hard earned 10lbs this month.

iamren - Congrats on the 8lbs and you're almost at 40lbs lost too!

FSA - thanks for helping out with the list, you're fantastic!

You know when a challenge means a bit too much? When you're down a pound to 185 and you wish it waited until tomorrow No worries though, I gave my head a shake and realized , guess who's not obese, that's right, this girl right here!!! Just plain old overweight now, how sweet it is. But what's even more amazing, that's 14lbs in July, like holy crap batman that's nutty buddy. But I'm eating lots and sweating tons so it's all good.

But sadly that episode with cardio kickboxing last night kept me up until 3:30am! Ugh, so I decided not to get up at 6am and run today and switch my days around maybe run tomorrow or switch my day off this week to make up for it, then I realized heck no, let's just run at dd's nap time. This is an insane thought b/c there are cars on my road who might see me at that time of day but caution to the wind ladies, this no longer obese butt is going giggle her way to a 5k this afternoon instead and I feel just ducky about it.

Now for those goals again...

That's awesome Tummy! And I know how you feel about the wishing that pound would have waited just one more day. That's how it goes I suppose. But hey, take it and run with it girlfriend.

LTTG ~ Sounds like you are being too hard on yourself love. Let the compliments flow freely. That is your reward for working sooooo hard. Glad to see you back.

Hey girlsss

Tummy..............wow girl...that is fantastic!!!!!!! Congratssssssssssss on entering a new category : ).

Late to the game....congrats as well. I think that's terrific. I agree with Delphi. Happy friday to you too

Girls, I feel so much better!! I don't even care that it's pouring out, I'm catching up with all the things I wasn't able to do the past few days...stuff around the house and particularly me! I just did my hair and oh it feels good and a full body moisturizing ( I was doing it every other day or so until a month or two ago). I have more to catch up on here and also want to do that mani and pedi and start our new month feeling fresh and good!

I have been doing a lot of thinking and am mentally preparing. I was doing very well with many things until recent summer months and regardless of the reason/s I am through floundering around! TIme to get back to business and re-instate all of the things I started swaying form. Daily or every other day bod moisturizing, strictly planned meals, food cut off times at night, consistent posting of minutes on ex. thread, journaling again, vitamins, planned schedules! That's about the scoop on me chicks....you girls have set a wonderful example! Summer or no summer....you have kept on truckin' through events, vaca's, personal or stressful situations, trials and tribulations, etc.!!! Wishing you all another fantastic happy and healthy new month and to those who may be struggling...keep on truckin'. Onto our new day tomorrow .

Please remember, we do not fail unless we give up and if at first you don't succeed, try try again!......so let's keep moving forward. Oh boy,,, it's thundering now! my poor pup. Catch you soon girls....