Sìo, my scale has rebelled and has decided to go up instead of down. The only change that I've made is that I now walk 5km every day (for the last 3 days). I am extremely sore in every square cm of my body now, it is not funny. I made some turmeric and ginger tea, so I hope that helps. I dunno what is going on, so I think I will give it a rest for the next 2 days to see what happens. My sleep patterns are still out of whack... I think I'm going to pause IF for a week and see what happens. Just gotta keep keeping on.

Weekend Boater Thank you
opheliaphoenix - I will look for the chamomile tea as Weekend Boater suggested.
Congrats on the losses guys!

Week 4
22: 229.6
23:
24:
25:
26:
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28:
weight at the end of week two: 227.0
Total Loss for Week 4:
Overall loss: 10.2 lbs

Tea..... I have been drinking a lot of mint tea recently, mainly to keep me warm! But, should get some green tea in for cleansing, I have to drink it very weak though. Never been a fan of chamomile, but so many people swear by it to help with relaxation.

Today is the day, exercise makes a reappearance in my plan! Currently still in my pjs thinking about breakfast though, so it will be later on when my work is finally complete. Sat doing marking with a Sunday morning coffee isn't fun, but needed!

Chouku - I'm no scientist or expert, but believe your increase likely to be your muscles retaining water to help them heal. Once they are repaired and used to your new level of exercise the water will disappear and you will be rewarded on the scale. I expect a similar problem when I begin exercising too. It's a necessary hump to better health though, so I don't mind! Keep on with your food plan, and soon enough you will reap the rewards

opheliaphoenix - how was the home workout? What does it typically involve? I am going to dig out my dumbbells today for in the house and also go for a walk I think. Starting slowly. Although, Lisbon is the city of hills so going for a walk can involve mountains! I hope your husband's foot is better today. Your progress is geat, and yes, I agree that success is a better motivator to keep on track than a stall!

Another .2 gone today. Felt sick after the haribo last night and only had two small glasses of wine even though I lifted all restrictions. Really, really hopig there is the start of a change in my head space happening here!

Happy Sundays all

14: 216.8
15: 217.6
16: 216.8
17: 215.8
18:214.8 (no idea what's with the .8 on my scales!)
19: Official Weigh In 213.2
20: 211.8 (the .8 is back, and I am starting to believe this is too good to be true and has to end soon. Previously when I have daily weighed it's been a constant fluctuation.... taking this downward trend while it lasts though!
21: 210.2
22: 210
23:
24:
25:
26: official weigh in
27:
28:
29:
30:
31:

Total loss: 6.8lb To goal: 0.1lb

an update and encouragement for those who don't see results for a few weeks despite doing everything according to a plan that should be working. As noted below - I went 14 days 14 DAYS PEOPLE with nothing, nada, zilch. Then, the Pounds-be-gone Angel gave me a wink and a nod last week. So - when nothing is moving, check your diet to make sure there isn't something hidden, adjust as necessary, and keep going!

January 1. 152.4
January 8. 151.2
January 15. 152.6 (arrrrggggg)
January 22.148.2 (wheeeeeee angels were singing to me this morning!)
January 29. (Goal 148)

Gardenerjoy - I met my goal for Jan. Can you please add a bonus goal of 1 lb. (not sure if I will make it but will give it a try)

January goal: lose 2 pounds
Jan-04: 123
Jan-08: 122.6
Jan-11: 122.2
Jan-14: 121.8
Jan-18: 121.2
Jan-22: 120.6 - met my goal for January (-2.0)

Urgh, an early start at work this morning, feeling a bit sick but forcing my porridge down. Never have a been happier for a mini pause on the scale, the rate of loss last week was never going to be a long-term thing and was starting to worry me! I'd like to make my goal of dipping under, and staying under 210 by my official weigh in day on Thursday.



14: 216.8
15: 217.6
16: 216.8
17: 215.8
18:214.8 (no idea what's with the .8 on my scales!)
19: Official Weigh In 213.2
20: 211.8 (the .8 is back, and I am starting to believe this is too good to be true and has to end soon. Previously when I have daily weighed it's been a constant fluctuation.... taking this downward trend while it lasts though!
21: 210.2
22: 210
23: 210
24:
25:
26: official weigh in
27:
28:
29:
30:
31:

Total loss: 6.8lb To goal: 0.1lb

Starting Weight: 218.8
Goal Weight 209.8

01/01/17 - 218.8
01/08/17 - 218.6 (0.2lb loss)
01/15/17 - 214.2 (4.6lb loss, 4.4lb to go) Boom goes the dynamite (back on low carb)
01/19/17 - 212.2 (6.6lbs loss, 2.4lb to go) still rocking!
01/23/17 - 210.0 (8.8lbs loss, 0.2lb to go) almost there!!
01/29/17 -

My scale and I have been fighting for the past few days... like seriously. But like you guys said I believe it is water weight. I know I said I would stop walking for a bit, but it is so addictive omg! I wake up at 5:30 every morning and hit the road for a 5k then have breakfast when I get back if I'm hungry. I don't think that I'll give that up since I'm seeing so many changes. I am trying to change my sleep patterns and for the last few days, it has been working. I go to bed at 11 pm and started to drink the chamomile tea right before bed and dandelion tea in the evening, and play some binaural beats throughout the night. I have also increased my calories from 1350 to 1500, lets see how that goes . Despite the scale not going down, I can see major changes in my body. My tummy is almost 65% gone, my boobs are much lighter, my back fat has gone down, my arms and my legs are slimmer. I'm not yet able to measure myself because my tape measure hasn't yet arrived but I'm sure I've lost at least an inch.

Congrats on the losses everyone, especially ophelia! Wow. That's amazing.

Week 4
22: 229.6
23: 229.4
24: 227.2
25:
26:
27:
28:
weight at the end of week 3: 227.0
Total Loss for Week 4:
Overall loss: 10.2 lbs

Wow! A ridiculous amount of greatness here! FLower1 congrats on goal!

Chouku, Ophelia, MonteCristo fantastic numbers!

Today I woke up feeling good, the scales showed target has been met, yippee!!! I have had a healthy brekkie and have two lovely meals for the day planned, I am feeling good, so taking advantage and about to walk to work, something I should do far more often......!



14: 216.8
15: 217.6
16: 216.8
17: 215.8
18:214.8 (no idea what's with the .8 on my scales!)
19: Official Weigh In 213.2
20: 211.8 (the .8 is back, and I am starting to believe this is too good to be true and has to end soon. Previously when I have daily weighed it's been a constant fluctuation.... taking this downward trend while it lasts though!
21: 210.2
22: 210
23: 210
24: 209.4 - goooooooaaaalllll! NOw, to keep on track and consolidate it for the rest of the month
25:
26: official weigh in
27:
28:
29:
30:
31:

Total loss: 7.4lb To goal: 0

Hi Everyone,

Down to 152 lbs. Lost 5 pounds so far this month. My goal is to lose 6 this month. Just might make it!

Lynn

I came back from my morning 5k to find 226 on the scale very happy after days of struggling! Lol. I'm finally starting to sleep for 6-7 hours at night. Thanks guys for suggesting the chamomile tea, it works like a charm. I'm now in bed by 10-11pm and wake up around 5:15 to start my morning walk at 5:30 - 6:30. Last night I experimented with a 20 minute HIIT workout before going to bed. It was good and I didn't feel sore this morning before going for a walk.
Opheliapheonix - you should try the chamomile tea with a little lemon.

Week 4
22: 229.6
23: 229.4
24: 227.2
25: 226.0
26:
27:
28:
weight at the end of week 3: 227.0
Total Loss for Week 4:
Overall loss: 10.2 lbs

Actuals

1/02:190
1/09: 186
1/16: 184
1/22: 184 - no loss no gain :-(

Chouku & Ophelia, great numbers once again. Seeing you on plan and successful if a real motivator for me to stick with my new journey, so thank you!

Ladyinweighting, good luck for that last pound, i'm sure it is doable!

Bslope0, don't feel disheartened with maintaining this week, you are still perfectly on track for the month overall!

My scales continue to be kind! Tomorrow is my official weigh in and I would be delighted to hold onto today's figure of 208.4. TOM is just around the corner, so I suppose water retention and the need for sugar is too, grrrr. and today I am out of the office and not home until 9.30pm which messes with both lunch and dinner.... snacking will have to happen, but on a sensible level I hope!

Happy Wednesday everyone!


14: 216.8
15: 217.6
16: 216.8
17: 215.8
18:214.8 (no idea what's with the .8 on my scales!)
19: Official Weigh In 213.2
20: 211.8 (the .8 is back, and I am starting to believe this is too good to be true and has to end soon. Previously when I have daily weighed it's been a constant fluctuation.... taking this downward trend while it lasts though!
21: 210.2
22: 210
23: 210
24: 209.4 - goooooooaaaalllll! NOw, to keep on track and consolidate it for the rest of the month
25: 208.4 - still going down
26: official weigh in
27:
28:
29:
30:
31:

Total loss: 8.4lb To goal: 0