Good to here your back on track Dolly. That's what's so good about this board. Having buddies along the way can really keep you motivated and give you a push when things get tough. We all have low moments it's just picking up and getting on with it that makes them only moments.
I am determined this time to finally make the necessary life changes to finally get off the diet rollercoaster. Checking in almost daily with this group is really helping with the motivation.


Nina----Will lose 32 lbs by May 6th 5 down 27 to go!
Dolly---Will lose 25 lbs by May 6th...down 2, 23 to go!
Sno----Will lose 36 lbs by May 6th--11 down, 25 to go!
Annie---Will lose 36 lbs by May 6th...3 down 33 more to go
Calejo--Will lose 36 lbs by May 6th
Mia--will lose 27 lbs by May 6th
Bridget- will lose 36 lbs by May 6th.......7 down 29 more to go
miafluker--will lose 34 lbs by May 6th.
card--will lose 38 lbs by May 6th.
TRACY--will lose 25 lbs by May 6th
Cubb--will lose 26 lbs by May 6th...5 down 21 more to go
Nikki-- will lose 40 lbs by May 6th.
Ogibson--will lose 25lbs by May 6th..7.0 down 18.5 more to go
Kate--will lose 32 lbs by May 6th..12 down 20 more to go
Worldsbestmom5 – will lose 34lbs by May 6th
Kiki** Will Lose 30 lbs by May 6th
Sumi--will lose 28 lbs by May 6th
tqvirgo--will lose 35 lbs by May 6th
aimin4thin--will lose 36 by May 6th...14 down 22 to go

Thanks all for the great support, ideas and info along the way.

Nina

Dolly I love the idea to print off what others say to help us remember you are pulling for us. Thanks!!!!

Last night I was wanting chocolate and there was nothing in the house. i found myself picking at things; chips, crackers, anything to try to get rid of that. But what I realized was that it was ok to eat some chocolate not a whole big bag of M&M's. If I didn't I was going to be worse off nibbling at everything else. So I asked hubby to pick up a little something to share on his way home from a meeting. It sis the trick. I fell ok with it.

I have to weigh myself after yoga and I hope I haven't gained it all back with all the stress I have had I have not been able to eat right this weekend. I 'll post in bit and let you know.

I love the Dove Dark Chocolate Promises. I keep them for special occasions.

Hi all--

I updated as many as I could find--some of you did not post how much you lost total in january. I deleted a few more that we have not heard from in a while. If I got any wrong tell me and add yourself if you are missing!

Preliminary count is 77 total lbs lost--with Aimin leading the pack at 14 lbs, and Kate coming in second at 12 lbs!

Nina----Will lose 32 lbs by May 6th 5 down 27 to go!
Dolly---Will lose 25 lbs by May 6th...down 2, 23 to go!
Sno----Will lose 36 lbs by May 6th--11 down, 25 to go!
Annie---Will lose 36 lbs by May 6th...3 down 33 more to go
Calejo--Will lose 36 lbs by May 6th
Bridget- will lose 36 lbs by May 6th.......7 down 29 more to go
miafluker--will lose 34 lbs by May 6th.
card--will lose 38 lbs by May 6th.
Cubb--will lose 26 lbs by May 6th...7 down 19 more to go
Ogibson--will lose 25lbs by May 6th..7.0 down 18.5 more to go
Kate--will lose 32 lbs by May 6th..12 down 20 more to go
Worldsbestmom5 – will lose 34lbs by May 6th
Sumi--will lose 28 lbs by May 6th---4 down, 24 to go!
tqvirgo--will lose 35 lbs by May 6th, 5 down 30 to go
aimin4thin--will lose 36 by May 6th...14 down 22 to go

Thanks for congrats Dolly--glad to hear you are back on track! We can all do it!

Nina--I agree I always do better when I check in at least once a day and keep re-affirming my goals.

Sno

PS--I have a long term goal--I am going to boston this summer on airplane and will probably go economy which has the smallest seats! So my goal is to be in onederland by then which would be 42 lbs!!

Wow that is awesome everyone!!

Well its is cold and snowing so I am going to go cuddle up with my hubby and read some more of my parenting book. I think I missed the part that said what to do if your children outsmart you LOL

Night!! --sumi

Wow thanks for the results Snow! 77 lbs combined is fantastic - grats to all of us! And special grats to Aimin and Kate for your fantastic results. It just goes to show you that exercise really is the key.

WBM: It just so happens that this morning I discovered a great way to get some chocolate in without totally blowing it. I found this in a cookbook I picked up for my 2-year old:

Mash up a banana then put 2 tbsp of peanut butter on top with 1 tbsp of chocolate chips. Melt it in the microwave on high for 45-60 seconds then stir it up. I spread some on a piece of toast this morning. They say it keeps in the fridge for a bit but DD and MIL finished it off for me so I'm not sure how well it stores.

There is also a recipe around here somewhere for fluff which is just jello light that is mixed with yogurt (once the jell-o is set). It makes a nice snack. I prefer the strawberry on strawberry myself but I'm not very inventive.

Dolly: Good for you for getting back on track! I can sympathize with you completely because I have been going through the exact same thing! I lost my way these last 2 weeks and I've finally gotten myself back on track today. This board and contest is a great support! Your reasons for keeping the weight off are my goals! So I'll just keep telling myself that if I stick to it, I'll get there too.

I made it to the gym on Monday and Wednesday plus I did 20 minutes of Pilates this morning.

I'm hoping, seeing as I've caught myself mid-week, I'll still be able to reach my goal of 10lbs off by Monday's weigh-in.

So here's a mid-week cheer and I hope everyone is having success!

Well I am sorry to report I gained back 1 lb, but I am not discouraged. I know it was due to not being able to work out and not sticking to my diet. and not drinking my water. plus all the rotten stress.

Anyway I am back on track and am planning on better results next week.

thanks for the recipe. I am worried that I would eat the whole darn bag of chips though. I am going to try it though. I let you know if I can be in control!

Nina----Will lose 32 lbs by May 6th 5 down 27 to go!
Dolly---Will lose 25 lbs by May 6th...down 2, 23 to go!
Sno----Will lose 36 lbs by May 6th--11 down, 25 to go!
Annie---Will lose 36 lbs by May 6th...3 down 33 more to go
Calejo--Will lose 36 lbs by May 6th
Bridget- will lose 36 lbs by May 6th.......7 down 29 more to go
miafluker--will lose 34 lbs by May 6th.
card--will lose 38 lbs by May 6th.
Cubb--will lose 26 lbs by May 6th...7 down 19 more to go
Ogibson--will lose 25lbs by May 6th..7.0 down 18.5 more to go
Kate--will lose 32 lbs by May 6th..17 down 15 more to go
Worldsbestmom5 – will lose 34lbs by May 6th
Sumi--will lose 28 lbs by May 6th---4 down, 24 to go!
tqvirgo--will lose 35 lbs by May 6th, 5 down 30 to go
aimin4thin--will lose 36 by May 6th...14 down 22 to go

hi everyone...i have been reading the postings...but not writing...this week was my most difficult eating week yet...but i only over ate on one day...healthy things...but too much quanitity...
excercise still a struggle...

my clothes are fitting better...but no one other than my SO and kids have noticed...you know it's funny...i am doing this for myself...but also for vanity...!...want to wear things i like and look nice...wish it was more noticeable...i am impatient...i know it hasn't been that long...but...

keep up the good work everyone...!
take care,
kate

Nina----Will lose 32 lbs by May 6th 5 down 27 to go!
Dolly---Will lose 25 lbs by May 6th...down 2, 23 to go!
Sno----Will lose 36 lbs by May 6th--11 down, 25 to go!
Annie---Will lose 36 lbs by May 6th...3 down 33 more to go
Calejo--Will lose 36 lbs by May 6th
Bridget- will lose 36 lbs by May 6th.......7 down 29 more to go
miafluker--will lose 34 lbs by May 6th.
card--will lose 38 lbs by May 6th.
Cubb--will lose 26 lbs by May 6th...7 down 19 more to go
Ogibson--will lose 25lbs by May 6th..7.0 down 18.5 more to go
Kate--will lose 32 lbs by May 6th..17 down 15 more to go
Worldsbestmom5 – will lose 34lbs by May 6th down 6 only 28 more to go!
Sumi--will lose 28 lbs by May 6th---4 down, 24 to go!
tqvirgo--will lose 35 lbs by May 6th, 5 down 30 to go
aimin4thin--will lose 36 by May 6th...14 down 22 to go



The scale I used the other day was not my normal scale. It was off by three pounds! I usually use the better scale. It is kept in a locked room. I couldn't get in yesterday...door was closed. but today the door was open!!!!!! I even tested both scales. Yep the one I weighed myself on yesterday was off! I actually started to cry a little. It felt so good to see that I hadn't messed up even if it was only a little. Down three pounds!!!

I was having a down day today and this has really perked me up.


I like good scale!!!

Thanks to everyone who are such good examples and keep me going!

Thanks I needed that!

It looks great to have the cat move and the little hedge hog has moved a bit too!

I hate all other scales than my own so I understand. I go to the doctor and I weigh 10 lbs more than my one at home. I stick with the one I use daily LOL

WBM I am glad that you got your scales all sorted out

Kate keep plugging away and soon everyone will notice! They won't be able to take their eyes off of you.

Cubb- thanks so much. I really believe that exercise is key in success too.

Sumisan--What is it about that damn evil doctor's scale anyway? Of course it doesn't help that your appointment is always at like 3:00 in the afternoon when you are wearing the heaviest shoes you own and a cable knit sweater..Uggghh. The doctor's scale had me listed at 175 when I weighed 160 at home!!!! Nuts!
Well, I am thrilled and exuberant today because we had a half day at work and I went to my favorite store, boutique de Target (That's Target of course) and shopped the new Go International line by Proenza Schouler. I actually looked great in a pair of size 11 skinny pants! YAY!!! I allowed myself $200 worth of new young fun clothes just for my 14 pound lost in July. I am really hoping for at least 10 in February but will go for 15 so I don't lose my drive and enthusiasm.



Thanks for all of the well wishes.. Hope everyone is doing well today.

I know this is all about vanity for me but I can't wait to look hot again. I will tell you even though I am nearly 42 no one thinks I look it. Everyone says I look like I am in my 20's. So it would be really nice to be fit and look 20 something. even though my hubby likes me fat (Big Boobs and I actually have a butt) I know he will like me thinner. I hope this doesn't sound just awful, but I know I will be more fun in bed and he has to like that. I certainly don't feel like prancing around at this weight. It seems like everything just flops everywhere! which I think is gross. Well that was really personal, But I know a lot of us feel this way.

I am looking forward to hitting 239 now I haven't seen numbers like that in years!

ROFL Here here! I totally agree with you, it's funny because my husband wouldnt care either way LOL but I do, so it really is about ME. Yea Girl Power