1/7: 141
1/14: 140.2
1/21: 139.2
1/28: 138
2/4: 136.6
2/11: 137.2
2/14: 136.2
2/18: 134.4 woo-hoo!!!
2/25: 137.0

I'm hoping most of this is TOM-related. I did have 2 days off when I went away, but I certainly didn't go crazy. Hope this is gone next week!

staci, NICE week!

gwen, i hear you girl! Is TOM a factor for you? Sodium? Carbs? Are you eating the same calories every day or varying?

anagram, arabella - good job maintaining!

Oh dear -- a couple of off-plan food items and I've got to move my ticker in the wrong direction:

1/8/11: 231
1/15/11: 229
1/28/11: 229
2/5/11: 228
2/12/11: 227
2/17/11: 227
2/28/11:228

Still, only 1 and I usually gain more from ingesting wheat. Ooops -- gotta scoot.

Woohoo to all, for the continued effort/success!

1/4/11: 237.8

1/11/11: 231.0

1/18/11: 230.2

1/25/11: 230.6

2/01/11: 227.8

2/08/11: 224.2

2/15/11: 225.6

2/22/11: 222.6

3/1/11: 219.4 I kicked up my workouts this week and switched to a different DVD just for something different. I also joined the Wellness Program at work, determined to win the "awesome prize" that goes to the person that loses the most.
This weekend is our annual family getaway, a little worried I will end up off plan but also think I have the determination to keep me from going crazy. I plan on taking my workout DVD's with me and my son's portable DVD player and plan on swimming a lot.

natamars and arabella ~ I hope this week brings you big loses!!

1/4/11 210
1/11/11 208
1/18/11 205
1/25/11 204
2/1/11 205 (muscles retaining water from weight training?)
2/8/11 203
2/11/11 201 Onderland here I come!
2/15/11 205
2/22/11 203
3/1/11 199

YAY STACI - I kicked up my workouts last week, then was laid out with a viral infection - just now getting over it, BUT that's probably why I broke through to onederland today! So.... YAY infection!!!

Natamars - I'm right there with you! Hang in there. I've been counting calories (have always hated this) using the calorie counter at about.com.. Absolutely LOVE doing it now. It calculates calories needed, nutrients & calories consumed - it saves meals and recipes -- has become quite fun AND informative. I found out that there's a LOT of hidden sodium in the foods I eat. So I'm working on changing some things.

Arabella - Read "the Beck Diet Solution" Very inspiring (once you get past page 52 and get started with the actual plan. Amazon.com had it to me in just a few days for LESS than the bookstore.

Gotta go! I'll see you all next week - sorry if I've missed anyone.

Gwen, what an awesome week! Glad you are starting to feel better.

Hope everyone else has a great week also!

1/7: 141
1/14: 140.2
1/21: 139.2
1/28: 138
2/4: 136.6
2/11: 137.2
2/14: 136.2
2/18: 134.4 woo-hoo!!!
2/25: 137.0
3/4: 135.2

Have gone over my calories twice this week - need to keep them lower.

gwen - yay, onederland!!!

staci - congrats, good-bye 220's!

arabella, hope you're having a good week!

1/11/11 198.6
1/18/11 197.8
1/25/11 198.

2/1/11 201.2
2/8/11 197.6
2/15/11 197.4
2/22/11 197.4

3/1/ 199.6

actually hit 200 the day before after three days of wretched behavior but hit 196.4 later in the week and was 197 today - just think where I "might" have been.

Gwen - welcome, welcome to onederland.

Thank you all for posting your inspiring losses. They keep me going after I've done a BAD :O:

And, another move in the wrong direction. Last week was not a good one and, despite a few good days under my belt, I'm up 2.

Anagram, you inspire ME with your steadfast reporting. I'm often loath to come in and admit to a bad weigh-in (or worse, not weighing in because I KNOW it'll be bad). And accountability is the name of the game -- who do I think I'm fooling, anyway? ONWARD!

Gwen, woohoo for you, getting to Onederland! I'm setting my course to get there too.

Natamars, congrats on the 2 down -- you're so close to goal.

Staci, wow -- three pounds is GREAT!

Let's make this a good week.

This week? Aiming for reversal and then some.

Hi everyone! It's a beautiful morning here in North Carolina. Spring is in the air and the crocus are blooming!

1/4/11 210
1/11/11 208
1/18/11 205
1/25/11 204
2/1/11 205 (muscles retaining water from weight training?)
2/8/11 203
2/11/11 201 Onderland here I come!
2/15/11 205
2/22/11 203
3/1/11 199
3/8/11 198 YAY!

I weighed 196 yesterday, but maybe the nutrient counter was right and I had consumed too much sodium. Even though I don't taste it, I guess it's really there. Oh poo. REALLY liked seeing 196. (tell that to a 130 lbder!)

Has anyone cut calories down to 1200? I've read that it's unsafe, but also that it's best for someone whose bmi is over 30... So, what do they do on biggest loser? Those guys lose awfully fast!

It seems to be working for me, so I think I'll stay there another week.

Arabella: Hang in there! Stay OP, keep up your exercise and it WILL drop off! Are you logging your food online? It's really helped me to realize my true calorie & nutrient intake. Sodium is killin me!

Anagram: Bad Bad weeks are motivation to get back completely on plan! After all, we're on a ONE WAY road to meet our dream self... DON'T TURN AROUND. OK, so maybe that's not inspiring enough... Here's what I've done to motivate myself:

• Read Dr. Peeke - Body for life for Women
• Read Dr. Beck - The Diet Solution How to think like a thin person
• Hung a full length mirror at the entrance to my kitchen and go to it whenever an urge to eat strikes - drop my pants, pick up my shirt and stand sideways... kills the urge every time!
• Hung a full length mirror in my bathroom. SCARY - but it's working.
• Keeping track of every bite at caloriecount.about.com - since my husband does most of the shopping and running out to buy lunch, I track all day, then eat only the calories left for dinner. Work out a little longer if needed to stay in balance with my total calorie plan.

Natamars: Wish I were there! According to caloriecount I should see 136 in January of 2012. How many calories do you allow each day? How much exercise?

Staci: Did I see you on the Beck thread? Hope you're doing well!

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1/11/11 198.6
1/18/11 197.8
1/25/11 198.

2/1/11 201.2
2/8/11 197.6
2/15/11 197.4
2/22/11 197.4

3/1/ 199.6
3/8 197.8

1/4/11: 237.8

1/11/11: 231.0

1/18/11: 230.2

1/25/11: 230.6

2/01/11: 227.8

2/08/11: 224.2

2/15/11: 225.6

2/22/11: 222.6

3/1/11: 219.4

3/8/11: 220.0

I went a little off plan at our getaway, but I didn't go crazy so I'm ok with a .6 gain. It WILL be gone next week, hopefully along with another 1.4 just so I can hit 20 lbs. lost.

Great loses anagram and Gwen!

Arabella - hoping for a great week for you!

Gwen - Nope not me on the Beck thread, not even sure what that is.

1/7: 141
1/14: 140.2
1/21: 139.2
1/28: 138
2/4: 136.6
2/11: 137.2
2/14: 136.2
2/18: 134.4 woo-hoo!!!
2/25: 137.0
3/4: 135.2
3/11: 137.4

SO frustrating. Apparently I can't have any off days to get through this plateau. OK, I have my plan set - back to lower-carb(no more than 1/2 cup quality carbs/day), limit treats to 1-2 squares very dark chocolate/day, keep calories under 1350. Increase running to twice/week.

Gwen, I try to keep my calories as close to 1200 as possible, but let myself go up to 1500 if needed. There's usually one day a week(lately 2) where I go over that - trying to nip that in the bud. I go to the gym 5 days/week for 45-85 minutes. Usually spin once/week, Zumba once/week, running once/week, body sculpting class twice/week, and elliptical at other times. I work full-time and have a very sedentary job, so I need the gym!

1/4/11 210
1/11/11 208
1/18/11 205
1/25/11 204
2/1/11 205 (muscles retaining water from weight training?)
2/8/11 203
2/11/11 201 Onderland here I come!
2/15/11 205
2/22/11 203
3/1/11 199
3/8/11 198 YAY! (196 yesterday)
3/15/11 196 (194 yesterday)

I weighed 194 yesterday... ugh! I should weigh in on Mondays!!! Still - the overall trend looks like 2 lbs a week, which confirms that I'm doing this right. YAY Me!

Bought a bike and rode on Saturday! Other than nervous husband yelling and sun in my eyes, I had a great time. (I'll do it again - with a visor and no husband.)

Arabella: YAY for reinvigorating your mojo!! You go girl!

Anagram: YAY for moving in the right direction! We can do it!

Natamars: Since I haven't reached a plateau yet, and am nowhere near maintainance weight, I have no personal experience to pass on. However; Dr. Beck states that your "goal" weight and "maintainable" weight may not be one and the same. MAYBE, since you seem to have stablized at 137 this is your maintainable weight? You are working out quite a bit, and eating well - are you logging in every bite to be certain calories are on track? I've read that a set-point can be broken by adjusting your calories UP for a week or so, then plunging back down. ???? Just rambling here. I added the set-point article to my blog - you can click through to it if you'd like to read it. ***You are still my inspiration!

Staci: I'm sure you'll show a loss tomorrow.

Have a great week everyone!

Great job everyone! I did not weigh this week. We had a passing in the family Tuesday morning so I completely forgot. I'm not even counting points this week, I will get back on track next week when we get back to our normal routine. Just wanted to check in so I don't let myself get out of hand and wanted to see how everyone did so far!