Welcome, Tracie! There's no time limit on losing 5 pounds, so jump right in.

I didn't do that great on the food today. I did walk up some hills this evening, though, and then I did some Pilates. Okay, so today wasn't the greatest day all the way around. Tomorrow will be better!

HI GALS ~

I have some big news...but first ~

TWESTRA ~ anybody can join at anytime! We set no time limits here!

BRIT ~ Awesome on the loss...watch out for Jillian...she's mean! ....

THISTOO ~ Hey a little loss is still a loss! As an assistant coach you know too well that not every day is a good one on the scale ...that's why we focus on the big picture here...our new lifestyle changes!

DANGEROUS ~ OUTSTANDING! I am glad it is getting easier for you

DENA ~ yep...I understand...I have to be really sick to lose my appetite! Looks like you are ready to get started again!

KITTYCAT ~ I too wish it were possible to show a loss each week...but that really doesn't happen to most of us....but you just never know what next week will bring! One week when ,I was really losing a while back, I didn't lose anything for 2 weeks then lost 4 in one week! Stay focused!

GATORGAL ~ OUTSTANDING on the hike Looks like the MEMORIAL DAY WEEK-END 3FC 5K will be easy for you! Super on the salad!

HAT TRICK ~ I too am learning that I don't have to eat the entire X...that I can have a "serving" and enjoy the X....I bet the Mother's Day damage is long gone by now! ...say bye-bye

PAULA ~ Great job on the scale and staying away from that wine! ...to you and me for our alcohol restraints!

something big....

I am down exactly 5 pounds! from when we started! I weighed in this morning at 173.8....since I was leaving at 4:15am for work I didn't have time to post...I couldn't wait to get home to tell you all. Thanks to all of you...my assistant coaches...you make it all worthwhile!

Woo! Go Gary! Great job And you're right, a little loss is still a loss! I've got my fingers crossed that I'll be joining you five pound losers soon.

Gary - that is AWESOME! This thread is EXACTLY what we all needed! Only 3.8 lbs to your goal! Stick with us, and you will be there in NO TIME

Thanks gals! that's why I come here...your support!

congrats gary...thanks for keeping us motivated to gets these pounds off.

You know how much I love my GATORGALS!...unless it's game day....wink!

Whoohoo Congratulations Gary!!

gary thats fabulous.....

well done!! i bet its resisting that alcohol huh?

im down another 1.8 today which makes 9.4 overall

Gary

Thanks for inspiring us all. And for leading by example! You're the best!

It's been a while since I posted, but I am still in on this challenge! I had a not so good extended weekend at home, so my weight is up a tiny bit - 150.7 (up from 150.5). That's a lot better than I thought it would be though; it's good to know that I can essentially maintain while eating "normally" (with my new lifestyle changes) at home.

I went for a nice run this morning 28 minutes running and 3.2 miles total, including warm up and cool down. My eating is off to a great start today as well - a yummy double fiber english muffin!

EZ - CONGRATULATIONS! You did it! Will you still stick around? I hope so

Paula, wow! Your progress is truly amazing.

thanks so much caroline.... i shall see how it goes now ive packed in smoking again (i had started back up for a week or so, today is day one with no nicotine) i just hope my metabolism doesnt totall freak out!

if i can get to 195 by my holidays i will be happy

i think i have finally come to terms with the fact that this isnt a race and im not gonna lose it in 4 weeks and keep it off. i need to stop looking for a quick fix and just adjust everything to a liveable level... the weight is coming off me slowly but surely!

Hi Everyone!
EZ, congratulations!!

As for me, I actually feel better! I got on the treadmill for 30 minutes so far today, which was awesome for me... since standing was a big deal the last few days. I missed physical activity sooooo much, but I'm back, baby!
Good luck to everyone, and let's keep it going.
Hugs, Dena