Hey people,

Today is a crappy weigh-in day for me. I have been totally off track all week-- it started Friday, when I went ALL out for my friend's birthday. I was hungover the next day and just needed my greasy carby hangover food, so I allowed myself that, but the problem is that just when I was getting ready to get back on the wagon, I came down with the ickiest worst chest cold ever, so I decided to let myself take a break from low-carb, since I felt like top priority should be giving my body energy foods/nutrients so it could heal ASAP. My weight has predictably been up all week as a result, and today I am 4 pounds heavier than I was last Thursday. I'm pissed because I feel like calorie wise I haven't been that bad, I've just been eating more carbs, and it feels like maybe all that "weight" i lost while being so diligent about low-carb was actually just freaking water and no fat.

NOT COOL.

Good luck to everyone else on their weigh ins today!

vdhyou're so close , get back on the wagon! E everything you lost couldn't be water weight. Chin up!

OOOOOO WHAT KIND OF COSTUME DID YOU GET ??!!! im so excited for halloween but trying to make it thru the wedding first.... 15 days to go ladies. then i will be married off.. forever... with the same guy.... for life.... LOL

Wow, Kymish- approx. 2 weeks left?! How exciting, scary, awesome all at the same time!! Here's the costume below (not me, lol!)- it didn't come with gloves. Also the ears I have certainly are not that long, more shorter and a bit more round. I have red polka dot wedges and a red belt to go with the above. Still trying to decide if I should get tights, if so- what color? I still got some time to decide.

Vdh- sorry to hear you're stricken with a chest cold- ughhh!!! Focus on getting better. No way you've gained 4lbs! Hang in there, dearie.

Congrats on making goal, Suzukigirl!!!

WTG, Sue!!!

Zoesmom- I wouldn't consider that cheating at all. I did say you could use any weight from this week. Sometimes I do if I happen to be weighing daily that week, sometimes I don't.

Good job, Tori! You're gonna be in the 210s before you know it!



158.4 this morning!!! So happy to finally start moving down again!

Ooh, I like the costume!!!

Re me obsessing over my weight gain during this cold-- do u guys think it's possible that my body is retaining extra water while sick? Obviously I'm trying to think of all possibilities.... haha

Way to go for everyone who had a great weigh-in this week! We're getting close to the finish line here!!

Thanks, Vdh! Have you been eating/drinking soups and/or broths? The sodium in them are wayyy crazy and would definitely make you retain water. If not, then it could be just your body's way of making sure you don't get dehydrated? IDK, bodies are weird!! Sending you healing vibes!

[QUOTE=cheeriloos;4843572]8/6:250
8/9:248.4
8/14: 247.4
8/15: 243.4
8/16:242.0
8/17:241.0
8/18:240.2 ate some junk and TOM is here so lets see what happens...
8/19:239.0
8/20:238.2
8/21-238.6
8/22:
8/23:237.2
8/24:237.4
8/25:237.4
8/26:237.4
8/27:237.0
8/28:236.2
8/29:235.4
8/30:234.2
9/02:235.4
9/03:233.8
9/04:233.6
9/05:232.2
9/06:232.2. Ate enough Mexican for 3 ppl, I think I canceled out a good whoosh
9/07:232.2 ate bad tomorrow might be a gain
9/08:237.4 oops!
9/09: 234.4
9/10: 233.0 so I have set myself back 6 days...let's see if I can reverse the damage by Friday
9/11: 232.2 damages reversed, now on to a new low!!
9/12: 231.8 yayayay! New low! Boom ! Lol
9/13:230.2
9/14:229.0
9/15:229.6 gained from brownies,fried chicke, etc @ bellydance party
9/16:229.0
9/17:229.6 again,looks like 237.4 when it wanted to stick
9/18:229.2
9/19:228.8 yay, not a big drop but I'll def take 228 over 229
9/20:228.8 Good considering I ate two plates, with RICE white rice lol

Waiting for a gain..I'm out of water, and veggies, have a dinner to go to tonight...nervous! About the food not the people..
Halloween Challenge:
GOAL :219 lbs!
21.2 down:
9.8 to go

8/6:250
8/9:248.4
8/14: 247.4
8/15: 243.4
8/16:242.0
8/17:241.0
8/18:240.2 ate some junk and TOM is here so lets see what happens...
8/19:239.0
8/20:238.2
8/21-238.6
8/22:
8/23:237.2
8/24:237.4
8/25:237.4
8/26:237.4
8/27:237.0
8/28:236.2
8/29:235.4
8/30:234.2
9/02:235.4
9/03:233.8
9/04:233.6
9/05:232.2
9/06:232.2. Ate enough Mexican for 3 ppl, I think I canceled out a good whoosh
9/07:232.2 ate bad tomorrow might be a gain
9/08:237.4 oops!
9/09: 234.4
9/10: 233.0 so I have set myself back 6 days...let's see if I can reverse the damage by Friday
9/11: 232.2 damages reversed, now on to a new low!!
9/12: 231.8 yayayay! New low! Boom ! Lol
9/13:230.2
9/14:229.0
9/15:229.6 gained from brownies,fried chicke, etc @ bellydance party
9/16:229.0
9/17:229.6 again,looks like 237.4 when it wanted to stick
9/18:229.2
9/19:228.8 yay, not a big drop but I'll def take 228 over 229
9/20:228.8 Good considering I ate two plates, with RICE white rice lol
9/21: 227.2bday, restaurant, clubbing, water, cake fun!!

Waiting for a gain..I'm out of water, and veggies, have a dinner to go to tonight...nervous! About the food not the people..
Halloween Challenge:
GOAL :219 lbs!
22.8 down:
8.2 to go

8/6:250
8/9:248.4
8/14: 247.4
8/15: 243.4
8/16:242.0
8/17:241.0
8/18:240.2 ate some junk and TOM is here so lets see what happens...
8/19:239.0
8/20:238.2
8/21-238.6
8/22:238.6
8/23:237.2
8/24:237.4
8/25:237.4
8/26:237.4
8/27:237.0
8/28:236.2
8/29:235.4
8/30:234.2
9/02:235.4
9/03:233.8
9/04:233.6
9/05:232.2
9/06:232.2. Ate enough Mexican for 3 ppl, I think I canceled out a good whoosh
9/07:232.2 ate bad tomorrow might be a gain
9/08:237.4 oops!
9/09: 234.4
9/10: 233.0 so I have set myself back 6 days...let's see if I can reverse the damage by Friday
9/11: 232.2 damages reversed, now on to a new low!!
9/12: 231.8 yayayay! New low! Boom ! Lol
9/13:230.2
9/14:229.0
9/15:229.6 gained from brownies,fried chicke, etc @ bellydance party
9/16:229.0
9/17:229.6 again,looks like 237.4 when it wanted to stick
9/18:229.2
9/19:228.8 yay, not a big drop but I'll def take 228 over 229
9/20:228.8 Good considering I ate two plates, with RICE white rice lol
9/21: 227.2bday, restaurant, clubbing, water, cake fun!!
9/22:226.0 stayed home rode bikes, chicken beans rice strawberries, whip cream, water



Halloween Challenge:
GOAL :219 lbs!
24 down :


7.0 to go

8/6:250
8/9:248.4
8/14: 247.4
8/15: 243.4
8/16:242.0
8/17:241.0
8/18:240.2 ate some junk and TOM is here so lets see what happens...
8/19:239.0
8/20:238.2
8/21-238.6
8/22:238.6
8/23:237.2
8/24:237.4
8/25:237.4
8/26:237.4
8/27:237.0
8/28:236.2
8/29:235.4
8/30:234.2
9/02:235.4
9/03:233.8
9/04:233.6
9/05:232.2
9/06:232.2. Ate enough Mexican for 3 ppl, I think I canceled out a good whoosh
9/07:232.2 ate bad tomorrow might be a gain
9/08:237.4 oops!
9/09: 234.4
9/10: 233.0 so I have set myself back 6 days...let's see if I can reverse the damage by Friday
9/11: 232.2 damages reversed, now on to a new low!!
9/12: 231.8 yayayay! New low! Boom ! Lol
9/13:230.2
9/14:229.0
9/15:229.6 gained from brownies,fried chicke, etc @ bellydance party
9/16:229.0
9/17:229.6 again,looks like 237.4 when it wanted to stick
9/18:229.2
9/19:228.8 yay, not a big drop but I'll def take 228 over 229
9/20:228.8 Good considering I ate two plates, with RICE white rice lol
9/21:227.2bday, restaurant, clubbing, water, cake fun!!
9/22:226.0 stayed home rode bikes, chicken beans rice strawberries, whip cream, water
9/23:225.8 eggs, apple, bacon, chicken & veg



Halloween Challenge:
GOAL :219 lbs!
24.2 down :


6.8 to go

Where is everyone?

Cheerilos, I'm wondering the same thing-- it is so dead around here! I'm here though!!

I'm getting back OP today. I have been SO out of control for the past week with being sick and then having friends in town, drinking, eating pizza and mac n cheese, etc..... I was up scary high this morning. But my first plan of action is to go right back on low carb today and drink a ton of water so at least tomorrow or the day after I'll have gotten rid of the water weight and will be able to tell what I actually gained (terrified). This is depressing, but I'm trying not to get too derailed by it.

I do hope that everyone had a great weigh in last week and had an awesome weekend, wherever you all are!

Wow, I've been gone for a week and thought the thread would be hopping, but I guess I haven't missed much!

cheeriloos -- way to kick *** -- you are doing awesome!

vdh2102 -- pretty much in the same boat as you. Here's to getting back on track and seeing that scale go down!!!!

I have been off the past week. Eating crappy food and not really exercising. Today was the first time I ran in a week. Went to a funeral, found out my parents are divorcing and then got sick. So I just got unmotivated and decided to take a break. I didn't gain, but I didn't lose and I am okay with that. Well, I did gain for a bit, but the scale was back to my starting point today, so I guess it was sodium or something. Really bummed about my parents, so hoping I can stay positive and not turn to food. Figured I needed to stop in here and stay on track...I know when I haven't posted on here for awhile I am falling off the wagon, lol.

jessicadoI'm sorry to hear all the bad news going on this week, just be strong. Keeping focused on your weightloss is important so that you won't. Use food as comfort. Big coming your way and don't worry taking care of you is not selfish, it's necessary.

8/6:250
8/9:248.4
8/14: 247.4
8/15: 243.4
8/16:242.0
8/17:241.0
8/18:240.2 ate some junk and TOM is here so lets see what happens...
8/19:239.0
8/20:238.2
8/21-238.6
8/22:238.6
8/23:237.2
8/24:237.4
8/25:237.4
8/26:237.4
8/27:237.0
8/28:236.2
8/29:235.4
8/30:234.2
9/02:235.4
9/03:233.8
9/04:233.6
9/05:232.2
9/06:232.2. Ate enough Mexican for 3 ppl, I think I canceled out a good whoosh
9/07:232.2 ate bad tomorrow might be a gain
9/08:237.4 oops!
9/09: 234.4
9/10: 233.0 so I have set myself back 6 days...let's see if I can reverse the damage by Friday
9/11: 232.2 damages reversed, now on to a new low!!
9/12: 231.8 yayayay! New low! Boom ! Lol
9/13:230.2
9/14:229.0
9/15:229.6 gained from brownies,fried chicke, etc @ bellydance party
9/16:229.0
9/17:229.6 again,looks like 237.4 when it wanted to stick
9/18:229.2
9/19:228.8 yay, not a big drop but I'll def take 228 over 229
9/20:228.8 Good considering I ate two plates, with RICE white rice lol
9/21:227.2bday, restaurant, clubbing, water, cake fun!!
9/22:226.0 stayed home rode bikes, chicken beans rice strawberries, whip cream, water
9/23:225.8 eggs, apple, bacon, chicken & veg
9/24:224.6


Halloween Challenge:
GOAL :219 lbs!
25.4 down :


5.6 to go