Good grief! I can't beleive we are at December 7 already!

I managed to eat relatively healthy on my vacation and have maintained which is better than gaining but I had hope to lose a pound or two this week.

Now I have to get through the holiday season. I think my goal over the next couple of weeks will be to try to stay on track but enjoy a few treats and be able to maintain until my current weight until January and then really get back to it then.

My dance classes start up again in January so that will be a good start.

My goal is to maintain my 7 pound loss through Christmas. I can't ask for more than that.

Trying very hard not to regret signing up for this way back when!
I am 199 today, nowhere near getting into that mink coat. I have foresworn candy and chips for the rest of the month. I will allow a sweet treat on Christmas Day but that's it! Although I posted a 4 pound goal in SBD for the month, I'll be pleased to stay the same.
I am damned tired of obsessing over my weight so have put away the scale for the month!

Ruth at least you are in Onederland

Hi all,

When I signed up for this challenge, the date seemed so FAR AWAY and my goal seemed so doable. Now its right around the corner and I've only lost 8 pounds. Oh well, I am going to see what I can accomplish between now and Dec. 25 and not cry about October and November. I am getting in some good workouts - lifting and cardio - so at least I feel good. And I had to buy a new suit and was able to get a 12P instead of a 14 so that also feels good.

Tiki

I am doing pretty good don't think I will make goal but am at least under the 160 mark. Scales this AM and Yesterday said 157.5 so that is 9.5 down since stopping Atkins and starting SoBeD and 7.5 away from Christmas goal. Do not think I will be managing that. Congrats on the Losses and staying OP. I am off to get ready for work.

I think at this point I am going to try to lose one more pound for Christmas. Mostly I think the effort will go into trying not to gain back what I have lost so far. There is so much temptation out there, and I am hitting lazy season.

I am starting to think about future goals, and i am thinking of aiming for spring as my next target. Hmmm. mayber 145 by the vernal equinox. This will take some thinking.

Solarmama asked how I have lost 7 1/2 pounds in three weeks in the "Week 12 Chat"... I have been religiously counting calories and measuring food. I have been staying between 1200-1500 calories a day with one meal a week to eat whatever. Trying to make good eating choices, but if I am in the mood for a cheeseburger or doughnut I have it as long as my total daily intake doesn't go over the 1500. And I have started exercising 3 to 4 times a week. Thats it.

And now I am heading off to the YMCA for a nice walk/run on the treadmill.

Good for those of you who have lost! I really didn't come close to my goal. Like Tiki, it sounded so far off! Now its here. But I am proud that I have lost 15 pounds over the past year. And I'm into a size 16 for the first time in probably 3 years. I have reduced my high insulin levels by about 40 points. So things are definately looking up. I just have to try harder to eat right and get more exercise in. I've fallen off a little in the past month but I'm ready to really get with it. I'm sooooooooooooooooooooooooo tired of being a fatty! So it ain't over yet ladies!

Shoequeen- congrats on lower your insulin levels - that must have made your doc really happy

To my surprise, I lost another 1/2 pound this week! It would be a real stunner if I could lose weight over Christmas.

Congratulations to all of you who are doing so well!

Amy, that is wonderful that your insulin levels are lower!

This is our year, girls... 2005 is the year we become TOTAL BABES!

Well I have been completely off plan as I have been sick since Friday. Today is the first time I have left the house in 3 days!

I am trying to get back on track this week but am still feeling pretty bad.

I will be happy if I can at least maintain over the holidays

You guys all impress the H ll out of me! Well done, all!

Ellis, I already think you are all Total Babes. But if you'd like to be energetic, intensely healthy Total Babes, go for it! Me too!

Mauvais, get well-er soonest!

Ciao!
Solarmama

That's what I meant, Solarmama. We're DEFINITELY all babes already. But next year, instead of just being able to get four of us in a car, we'll be able to get eight of us in!
My god... can you tell I haven't had any coffee yet?

Mauvais, I'm sorry you're sick... I didn't know! Can I bring you anything?

Thanks for the offer ellis but mum has been giving us homemade soup and shepherds pie so we're okay