Red, I just want to say that no one would find fault if you had a little "pity party" going on and were unable to fulfill any challenges. If you want to just come in here to "whine" a little bit, it's OK by me. I feel terrible about what you are going through as well as the people of Japan.
Just to be a little upbeat, I did walk today. I've forced myself to do some walking and some form of exercise the last 5 days in a row. I guess I could make that a challenge here but I feel kind of defeated as well and kind of like I'll be unable to keep up with it. But, I so need to do something.
Keep the faith!
Linda

Hi everyone! Red, I totally understand how all this can seem trivial in hard times. Just remember that we are here for you and you can always check up on us for some laughs and support.
I thought I'd start a new challenge, since I see that Jolly is back too! I found a web site called Lose It! It's also an app for i-phones and other i-stuff but I don't have any of that technology so I'm just using the web site. It's just a calorie counter. You plug in height/weight/goal and desired rate of loss. It give you a calorie cap and you log in what you eat and how much you exercise. Now I am VERY skeptical, because even when I am trying to keep below a calorie cap I don't allow myself MORE calories when I exercise. I don't know, maybe thats why I never stick to it for very long. But it makes sense. But I also think my metabolism is different, maybe because of my thyroid, I don't know. So I have a Dr.s appt scheduled in early May and I want to follow this plan until then. If it works, great. If not, I can ask my Dr. what might be wrong. So. I have done this for 2 days now.
Lose It! Log, Day 2, 2 pauses allowed.

I know its only been 3 days, but I am feeling doubtful....
Lose It! Log, Day 3, 2 pauses allowed

Lose It! Log, Day 4, 2 pauses allowed
Day 4 is usually a milestone in diet land. I hear most people have quit by now. I went over the calories yesterday, but I'm on target for the week. No loss yet though. I've noticed that even though I try to weigh myself at basically the same time every day, my weight really zig zags, 2 pounds uo, 2 pounds down. Twice I have weighed my self before and after running, and once it was a 4 pound diff, the other was 1 1/2. Hopefully that zig zag will develop a downward trend.

Lose It! Log, Day 5, 2 pauses allowed
Whoa, totally NOT watching what I eat today. And no exercise. Logging it was a cruel dose of reality. No wonder I'm 35 pounds over weight.

Lose It! Log, Day 8, 2 pauses allowed
Well, I am logging in daily and it is scary how bad a bad day can be. This wek I have decided to do an experiment in calorie restriction, hopefully just to get things moving in the right direction. So far, so good.
I also started boot camp again. Why, oh why??? But I am determined not to have it be a waste of time.
OK, hope everyone is well.

Lose It! Log, Day 9, 2 pauses allowed
I was afraid I might not be strong enough to handle boot camp this morning, but I was fine. I'm not supposed to be exercising during this 5 day jump start thingy I'm doing, but i paid for the Boot Camp so I'm going!! This afternoon might be tough because I'll have to go about 5 hours before I can eat dinner. Hope I can stay in control. I might have a smoothie or something since the exercise allows for more food.
Hello out there!

Hang in there, Apple Blossom. for doing bootcamp and a 5 day jumpstart!

Lose It! Log, Day 10, 2 pauses allowed
TOM had to strike, just when things were going fairly well.
I cheated on the 5 Day Fast Forward, but still stayed below the limit so I guess it was OK. Today I wasn't even hungry so it was also OK, but I did make a few not so healthy choices. I was supposed to go out to lunch, but it didn't work out. I stuck to plan instead. Yay me. One more day, although I have an event to attend tomorrow evening and I probably won't be having a salad!
Thanks for checking in Diyana, been feeling lonely here!

Lose It! Log, Day 12, 2 pauses allowed
Man, TOM stinks.
I have lost control, but I will try to catch myself before I fall too hard. From what I have been reading on the forums over at Lose It!, a lot of people recommend NOT eating back the exercise calories. I think I'm going to take that advice, since my metabolism seems slower than most. There are also ways to adjust the data to figure out the best formula for weight loss. I'm going to have to do some tinkering I guess.
Keeping the thread alive chicks!

Hi! I am new here! My name is Abby I am 21 years old. I am married and we just had our first son march 11. I have a bunch of goals but I am trying to just do them one at a time. I was reviewing all of my other countless attempts at weight loss/lifestyle change and I think my problem is that I get in the mood and change way too much all at once and then one I mess up one thing I just say oh to **** with it all...

So today will be day 3 of eating vegetables.

I am not a vegetable eater by any means. But I want my son to grow up healthy and I want him to like vegetables and I believe kids learn with they live.

day 1-edamame
day 2-skillet zucchini
day 3-green beans

Apple blossom, I am going to check out that website right now! Hope you guys are all doing well!!

Lose It! Log, Day 13, 1 pauses left
I took a pause day yesterday. I guess I could have figured out what I ate in a rough way and logged it, but it wasn't pretty, so I didn't.
I guess I have to summon the courage to weigh in today. TOM is just about over, so I don't have that excuse anymore. I think I gained everything back though. I'm really hoping to see the 160's by the end of the month. That would be great.
Hi Abbysue! Deffinately check out LoseIt!. It's really helping me to see how the calories add up! (its also an app for iphone or iwhatever) Good idea to challenge your self with veggies! I know I don't eat enough of them myself, nor do my kids. Every now and then I try to get them to eat 5 different vegetables in one day. We can usually do it! Please keep posting with your progress! I've been a bit lonely here on this thread!

day 4- leftover skillet zucchini and salad for lunch!

Apple Blossom, I checked out that website but they don't take into account breastfeeding so I don't think its going to work for me right now, but it is a neat website.

I'm surprised more people aren't on this thread!!