Hello all, have not posted in a couple weeks. I see you all are doing well. Have been dealing with a health issue. After being menopausal for almost 5 years, I started a period 4 weeks ago and it lasted 2 weeks. Another started yesterday. =( I definitely believe this has slowed my progress, 13.6 down, 6.4 to go.

Well, that is terrible. I'm sure that has slowed your progress. It would mine. I'd need a bucket of ice cream! But even with slowed progress, your are on track to make goal so you go girl!

Thank you! Have not cheated at all, but I am guessing the progress has slowed due to water retention. I enjoy the program I am doing and never feel deprived so I will press on. The alternative is remaining fat.

SW 156.4 (on July 3)

July 13 154.6
July 14 154.0
July 26 153.0
July 28 153.4 (down 3.0)
July 30 152.6 (down 3.8)
Aug 2 155.0 (down 1.4)
Aug 5 153.0 (down 3.4)
Aug 6 152.0 (down 4.4)
Aug 8 152.0 (down 4.4)
Aug 9 151.8 (down 4.6)
Aug 14 154.0 (down 2.4)
Aug 15 152.4 (down 4.0)
Aug 18 151.0 (down 5.4)

Won't make 20 pounds, but 10 would be wonderful.


Goal 136.4

Down 14.4, 5.6 to go.

Checking in after my weekly weigh in this morning ... down 15.2, 4.8 to go. Hope you all are fighting the good fight. =)

Hello Everyone!

7/22: 178.8
7/26: 175.8
8/2: 174.2
8/9: 176.4
8/16: 175.6
8/23: 175.4
8/30:
9/6:
9/13:
9/20:
9/22:

Hmmmm. Had jumped back to 180 on Friday, so this is a good drop, but not good overall. I just started using "Lose It!" on Friday. It syncs with my fitbit, and I have found this to very helpful in determining if I'm overeating. I don't eat it if I don't want to have to admit it when I'm logging it! LOL! Congratulations to all you LOSERS out there!

Looks like there have been some UPS and some DOWNS

But most importantly - we're still here!!!

I've not been doing this for a whole year yet, so I'm not sure if there is a "cycle" ... however, next year I will keep an eye for July and August because they have been wicked for me this year. I've made zero progress for the month of August. Well, I lost and was at my lowest, and then I gained 4 pounds in a week ... ARGH!! Need to eat better and smart and CONNECTED!!

Emerald - I saw the post about TOM ... well that just must have taken you by great surprise. I'd a been quite miffed!! I hope things are working out for you...

millie56 ... glad you found this challenge!!

Keep on keepin' on everyone!!

~Gail

I've had a slip up. I'm back on the wagon, but my weight is a little up. It bounced all the way to 222.4, and I really freaked out for a day or two, but it is coming back down steadily now. Still hoping to make goal.

Current Weight - 219.0 lbs (8.8 lbs lost, 11.2 lbs to go)

Starting Weight - 227.8lbs
Goal Weight - 207.8lbs
Stretch Goal - 199.8lbs

Yes, it did, 2 periods in 1 month after having none for a looooooooooooong time. lol...1st one lasted 2 weeks, then 1 week break and another started. I have a doctor's appt, but my weight is still going down, slowly but down.

Ok where I was 3 weeks ago but good side is I have stayed in the 220's and not gone back to the 230's in 4 weeks. to me!! been stressing a lot this last week. I really need to get moving. I have gotten so lazy. Everyone is hanging in there and that is great!!

Weigh Ins (weds)

7/13/16 ... 232
7/20/16 ... 232
7/27/16 ... 227
8/3/16 .... 226
8/10/16 ...225
8/17/16 ... 228
8/24/16 ... 226
8/31/16
9/7/16
9/14/16
9/22/16 Goal Day

SW 156.4 (on July 3)

July 13 154.6
July 14 154.0
July 26 153.0
July 28 153.4 (down 3.0)
July 30 152.6 (down 3.8)
Aug 2 155.0 (down 1.4)
Aug 5 153.0 (down 3.4)
Aug 6 152.0 (down 4.4)
Aug 8 152.0 (down 4.4)
Aug 9 151.8 (down 4.6)
Aug 14 154.0 (down 2.4)
Aug 15 152.4 (down 4.0)
Aug 18 151.0 (down 5.4)
Aug 25 150.8 (down 5.6)




Goal 136.4

Great going SlimmerMe// Emerald over 15 lbs ;lost woohoo!!// Monte Cristo keep up the work. You have been doing great// Lurchmomma Lost it is a great way to keep up with your food and exercise.

Thank you! Excited for everybody's progress!

I am so glad to hear you have an appt set to check into this. Keep us posted