Great idea!

Is it too late to join? I would love to lose 8 pounds by Valentines Day.

WooHoo!

Fleur

Hey all,

Judy - It doesn't sound like a big slip, I'm sure your already back on track. You slipped but didn't fall which is great :D

Chica - Thats great that you weigh was less than you thought :D Good luck with the goal, I'm sure we can all get there :)

fleur - never to late to join in, welcome aboard :)

Thank God it's nearly the end of Wednesday! It's been a frantic week, I'm already looking forward to the weekend.

I'm back on track, I think, thanks, Amity. I was mostly mad at myself for not trying very hard to accomodate my plan, when presented with a restaurant menu full of enticing choices.

I've figured out that my '20-minute' walk is closer to 15 minutes now :kickcan: , so I've started walking to the Metro by a slightly longer route, which is also nicer if the weather's not cold. We have an unseasonably warm spell, so I'm going to take advantage of it!

Fleur, that's a great avatar! There must be a story behind that one!

Good luck, and no nibbling tonight! :nono:

judy

Just the forum I was looking for!
 

I had already set a goal for myself using Valentine's day as one of the mileposts!

I am aiming for 10 pounds in the period covering New Year's to Valentine's day, with the added incentive that there's a chance I might go to Florida for a business related trip the weekend of February 12-13.

I am good about exercising daily but need to work at cutting back my portion sizes.

Lisa

I'm in! I'm a little late, but I have a month to lose! My mini V-Day goal will be to lose 12 lbs. I will create a tracker for it as well so everyone can see how I am doing!

:flow2: Amity: I bet you are going to get that cabbage patch kid very soon. You can do it. How many do you have? I've decided I'm getting a manicure. Good luck!
Judy: glad to hear you're back on track. Thanks for the congrats on my loss. I did have a slip tonight (that darn snacking). But tomorrow is a new day and back on track right? We can do this.
Lisa: great that you are an avid exerciser. I need to do more of that. I did take my little one out today after school and went sleding with him for 1 1/2 hrs. We had so much fun. He didn't want to go in.
Chixy, Knsi & Heather:Like Amity said never too late. Welcome +Good luck.
Chica: :cp: Way to go on the changing your eating habits. It's not an easy thing to do but you did it. And what a great surprise to have your weight turn out to be less than you thought. Alot of times that's not the case. :wave: for now and everyone have a great day tomorrow and the day after that and the day after that.............................................. ...............
P.S. easier for me to take a day at a time.
Anmyreah

Sounds Great! Count me in! I'll aim for 15 pounds from today - lets see how it goes!

My Valentines challenge chart:

http://www.3fatchicks.com/weight-tra...b/269/254/269/

My overall chart:

http://www.3fatchicks.com/weight-tra...b/273/165/269/

hi i am real new. i cant figure out how to post a message. what are threads. i am 52 and weight is 300. i am looking for an accountability buddy. i just started my diet on 1/10/2005. i fight the battle to eat. the evenings are the worse. i eat constantly frome 6:00 to midnight. if it's not nailed down i will eat it. i am also a christian and have fibromialgia,diebieties, along with other health issues. i am trying this method to post because i can't figure out how this wrks. how long does it take to find a buddy? i would like to take the valentines day challange. i don't want to set myself up to fail. that's what it already feels like. i just dont have any support and don't know how to start.HELP

Hi, craftymom!
 

Don't despair! I come to this site for the reinforcement I get from the other 'voices' of people struggling with the same issues, even if I'm just reading and not posting. Like you, I have a long way to go. Coming here keeps me from feeling so alone in my struggle.

Valentine's Day is just a month away. Most of the folks on this thread (the Newbie's Valentine Challenge) have set ambitious weight loss goals, but you can set any kind of goal for the next month: checking the site every day, taking a ten-minute walk every morning, keeping a food diary, etc. A journey of a thousand steps (you know the rest!).

I can relate to the issue of nibbling at night :ink: I'm trying to teach myself to knit, which isn't going too well, but it's keeping my hands occupied. Also, I discovered a funny thing: if I sit in a different place in the evening, I'm less likely to think of food. So instead of parking my butt in my usual Archie Bunker chair, directly in front of the tube at night, I sit off to the side and read the paper, talk on the phone, or whatever. It's a little thing, but it's helping. For me, compulsive eating at night is about stress or unhappiness, so I'm also trying to meditate most days, and remember to other things that make me feel good--like music, bubble baths, and good friends.

Others can explain better than I can how to navigate this wonderful website. It's really intimidating at first. You might spend some time just looking around at the support groups, where you'll find others who are also coping with health issues, trying to lose over 100 pounds, etc.

I did pretty well with my eating today, although somehow a piece of candy jumped down my throat when I wasn't looking :rolleyes: The weather's supposed to take a turn for the worse tomorrow, so I've just slipped on my walking shoes and will try to get a 45-minute walk in tonight.

Keep losing, ladies!

judy

I haven't been on site much this week, but I am hanging in there and saw a 4 lb loss this morning! Wooohooo!
Sorry I'm not keeping up with all of you but it's great to see so much interest in this challenge and so many newbies!
Where did you all get the V-day challenge ticker?
Kim

Hi Folks,

Thanks Amity & Anmyreah for the kind words, I really appreaciate them!!! My goal for this week was to start exercising but I haven't really been able to do much, hopefully this weekend I can get in a couple of hours of exercising.

Welcome craftymom!

Judy, I am also trying to learn to knit. I bought a book yesterday but I don't have the materials yet! Maybe I should take a class, it looks kind of difficult!

Have a good weekend!

Hi all,

How is everyone going? I had a not so great day on thursday and seemed to eat myself out of house and home :o but I'm back on track now and going well again. I think with a bit of hard work I may just reach my goal for valentines day. I do need to do more exercise though. I'm planning on taking the kids swimming again tomorrow so hopefully I'll manage to get a few laps in too

knitting sounds like a great way to keep away the night time munchies, I keep a list by the computer of things that I can do if i get bored and start to head towards the fridge. It seems to work for me for the most part and as a bonus my house is becoming organised :lol:

I hope everyone is having a great weekend
Cheers
Amity

I accept your Valentine Challenge
 

I just registered tonight but I want to get on the bandwagon with the rest of you guys so I accept the Valentine Day ChallengeIt is 30 days until Valentine's Day from today so I am going to go with 7 lbs. If I can do that in one month I will be a happy camper. I am currently 227 so that will get me off to a good start. OK fellow fat chicks help get me motivated and I will try to do the same for you.

Valentine's Day Challenge
 

Hi, I am also new to this site and I would like to do the Valentine's Day challenge. I would like to lose 10 lbs by Valentine's Day. I wish everyone luck.

I accept! I am new around here and need some motivation to keep me going! I would like to lose 10 lbs. by V-day. I want to buy a nice outfit and take my dh out on the town. Good Luck to everyone!
Sandra

Hi All,

how is everyone going? I'm not doing too bad at the moment but I've still got 2 more days until my next weigh in and think I may just have to tie myself down to keep from jumping on the scales early. lol

Anmyreah - I have about a dozen cabbies now, some are from back in the eighties but I have 2 of the new playalong ones too. I can't wait too add to my collection. Its slow going because they are pretty pricey in this part of the world.

Hi and welcome to all of those who have just started the challenge, its a great group of people here and we all support each other.

Everyone is doing such a great job, I'm positive we can all reach our goals.

Hi I am new here but I am up for the challenge. My current weight is 250 and my goal for v day will be 10 lbs

I am definitely in on the Valentines challenge. I was a little late starting on my New Year's resolution, but I have still managed to lose 13lbs since the beginning of the new year. My goal is to lose 17lbs, to put myself at an even 190lbs by Valentines.


Valentines Day Goal
http://www.3fatchicks.com/weight-tra...b/207/190/207/

The Bigger Picture
http://www.3fatchicks.com/weight-tra...b/220/170/207/

Count me in!
 

Hi! I'm a newbie and would like to join your little group! What a great idea to get the ball rolling on a new year!

Hugs,

I'm new and count me in too. Trying again hopefully this time will last.

Valentine's Challenge
 

I am a newbie here. I just started a diet at a local weight loss center. I began on 1/4/05 and have lost 18 pounds. I am hoping to lose another 17 by Valentines day.

I would like to join this challenge as well. I started it a week ago on my own but it is nice to see I don't have to do it alone!

Starting weight: 166
Valentine's Challenge Goal = 156
Final Goal = 140

Also, nice to "meet" everyone. :)

Hi All

Christi - Welcome to the challeng. Wow 18 pounds lost is a fantastic effort congratulations.

Cassandra_anne - Welcome to you too. You will get loads of support here, you never have to do it alone ;)

As for me well I am down a modest one pound this week, but still a 1 pound loss is better than nothing and I'm happy with it - 5 pounds in total - half way there :D

Ooo I like the sounds of this!!!! I definitly want to do this. :)

I'm new here.. I wanna lose 1 inch.
 

Hi! This is such a cool place! I wanna join in your challenge. But since I don't use a scale, except for once every few months, I'll have to modify for it~ I wanna lose 1 inch! (on my chest, waist and hips). :D I have lost about 11 inches off each one so far. I wish you all Good Determination! (Luck isn't needed. ;) )

Re:Valentine Challenge
 

Hello Fellow Valentines.
Well I haven't gotten off to a really good start :no: but at least each new day opens the door for possible success :cb: . I am really enjoying this website. You guys are all :encore: GREAT :encore: I never get out unless it's to a doctors office so I have lost contact with all my old friends and reading all the posts is beginning to help motivate me. If anyone needs to talk or just get a little encouragement please feel free to email me. I'm a very good listener :yes: and have come up with some acceptable advice :write: from time to time As I mentioned I am pretty much a homebody and so I check my email several times a day. Well I guess that's it for tonight. :wave:

V-day challenge
 

here is my mid week update

So far so good! I am on target to make my goal. I am so excited to get back to my weekly routine. I love the weekend but is hard when my family is all home. Will power is my demon. I am working on making good choices when we eat out.
See you next week,
Sandra

Hello-
Well I have lost 4 pounds I still have 6 pounds to go toward my V-Day goal weight! My momentum has been going down in the last couple of days but I think this will change by the end of this week! My eating habits have been ok but I still struggle with the exercise. I am glad to see so many people checking in and take the challenge. Good Luck!

Hi!
This week has been a little tough because of AF issues. I just don't have the energy to workout at my regular pace and my appetite is ravenous! I still lost 1 pound! Next week will be better. I have 7 pounds to go!
Good luck to everyone!
Sandra

So here's where everybody went!
 

I'm still checking the thread under "Buddy Up," story of my life ;)

Glad to see everyone pluggin' away. So am I, although I'll need to lose at four more pounds to meet my goal.

judy

I am new as well. I would be happy to jump aboard the Valentine's challenge (It will be a great boost for me seeing how feb. 21st is my anniversary. My goal is 5 pounds by the 14th...and absolutley no soda, diet or otherwise. Wishing all of us well...

V-day Challenge met!
 

I did it! I actually set a goal and followed through and met it! Even 10 days ahead of schedule. WooooHoooooo! Yippee! Thanks for all the support! :smug: :cheers:

I'm in
 

GREAT idea! My goal by the 14th is a 5# loss, but more importantly for me to stick with exercising 30 minutes a day and drinking at least 8 glasses of H2O a day (Java is much more favored for me). We will see what happens. ;)

wow congratulations ottoette :D thats fantastic :bravo:

I weighed in this morning and I have met my goal too down to 190 pounds woohoo :dancer:

Thankyou for your support everyone - I couldn't have done it wothout you :grouphug:

Now to celebrate - I'm going to get that cabbage patch kid lol :lol:

welcome mom2my3girls and onmiway2005 you can do it :D