Good Morning Ladies!
 

Good Morning to all! How is everyone doing today! TGIF! Well i am happy to report that i have lost another 5 pounds! Which brings me down to 198! I am so happy that i am finally in the 100ville! I am still praying that ALOT more comes off, but i think i have come so far! Who knows even though i started late i MIGHT make my goal of 50pounds by christmas! Well i hope everyone had a good week, and continues to have a good weekend! Good luck EVERYONE!

Alisha

umm...
 

not to sound discouraging, but 50 # by X'mas really doesn't sound like a good idea. Maybe 25#, even if you lose 50# by X'mas, you are more likely to put it right back on due to the changes in your body. Not be discouraging. I just want to see you all do great for life, not just for the holidays. Lets be realistic.

50 by Christmas? Is that possible??
 

I'd love to try! Hmm... I'm just thinking it will be too much too quick for latecomers, especially this late! I can shoot for 35 :cool:
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This weightloss challange has been going on since July and back in July if you started with us to loose 50 by Christmas, you wouldn't think that it was unrealistic. Since you have only seen this post as of yesterday, of course it seems unrealistic. And if you would notice, by reading all the posts, we have even told some who have joined late that the 50 lbs isn't a good goal in such a short time. Also if you will notice a lot of of are doing great with this goal, regardless of whether we make it or not, it is a common goal that we all share. As for myself I have almost lost 20 lbs and so 30 more is doable by Christmas. Now by your comments on "not to sound discouraging""Not be discouraging"and "Lets be realistic." If this isn't something for you why post and be discouraging? If I were you I would have read all 182 posts before posting!

Too all of you who are on the 50 lb challange, Keep up the Great Work!! I have faith in you to succeed!!

Weigh in Time!! for me anyways!! :D I forgot to weigh in yesterday, but anywho, here goes! I lost another 4lbs!! WOOOOOHOOOOO!! Can you tell that I am excited or what!!

Keep up the Great Work Ladies!! You all are doing great!! :D

My turn.
 

I am still steady. Not much to mention. My focus and commitment are waning. I am just about half way to my goal and this is where I always struggle. I see the progress so far, get tired of all the hard work (exercise, planning, etc.) and want to say "This is good enough". What are some ideas from you all that have experienced this and was successful getting back into the groove and re-pledging your commitment?

Hello
I would love to join you to loose 50lbs by Xmas.
I have read about Perricone.
Is it working for you?
I am sticking to the protein, salad and vegetable.
Atkins was good but you yoyo to much more once you stop.
I did.
Love
Yellowsub

Teresa,
I'm with you!! My motivation is all but gone. Lots of "life" going on and MY goals seem to take a backseat when that happens. I have the "that's good enough" thing going on also. I am definitely not where I want to be, but I've lost 10 lbs. (I'm now at 168). Shouldn't that be good enough? I guess after reading your post, my answer to myself is no, it isn't. Am I proud of how I look, is it something I'm completely comfortable with? NOPE! Guess that is my answer, the hard work is worth continuing. Glad to see someone else is where I am! I guess my advice to you is to really question yourself. For me, it IS worth the work. I would REALLY like to "feel pretty"!! I'm not looking to be a hottie or anything, but I do want to feel fit, and not so TIRED all the time. From looking at your weight tickers, I think we are about the same size. How tall are you? I'm 5ft.9 and at 168. My goal is also 150, give or take a few lbs. when I actually see how that looks on me. Want to help encourage each other? Seems some of the "regulars" have disappeared. (Bless you AmySue for sticking in there!!!)
Don't give up girls. Some of you have, but it isn't too late to regroup!!!!
Missy

Missy, I had noticed that too that there are quite a few that have given up on loosing weight. I know that Aila is still hanging in there, we email back and forth, but she has had a few health problems here recently. You all should keep her in your thoughts and prayers that she begins to feel better real soon!

Keep up the great work!! And Congrats on your 10 lbs!!! :D

I'd like to join you!
 

Hi! I'm a Mom and I have way more than 50 to lose-but I'd settle for 15 by Christmas. (I'm a SLOW LOSER!!!!!!!!!!!!)

My goal right now is to lose some weight and get myself on a rountine of eathing healthier and exercising. My husband and I really want to add to our family-but no way at this weight! I just told him tonight that as much as I want another child, I'm not consistent enough with taking my medication (hypothroidism), I want to start taking my vitimin and just get healthier! I am more than 100 lbs. overweight. I got pregnant with my son when I was 210. I gained a lot of weight---and then gained some after his birth.

Let's see October 11......by November 11.....10lbs. then hopefully 5lbs. after Thanksgiving!

I'm a working mom. I teach 3rd grade and I have a rough group of kids this year-STRESS HERE I AM!!!!!!!!! It's not always easy to get water in. I will work harder on that tomorrow.

I look forward to getting to know you and being a cheerleader when things seem down....well when the scale isn't down!

Debs