Hi Gennel~ I lost 3 pounds this week. I had thought I'd lose a little more just because the first 28 came off so fast but I guess it had to slow down sometime. I'm getting better at exercising. Gosh 5 miles~ I couldn't even dream of doing that yet! You've inspired me to work harder at my exercising tonight. Take care.

Well you did wonderful! Three pounds in a week is great girl! Give yourself a big pat on the back! I did my walk today and actually I felt better when I got home then when I ride home? Very strange! lol It's a true compliment to be mentioned as a motivator. I know you guys will be here to motivate me when I need it too! Well everybody make this week coming up , a good one Everyone seems to be doing well.

ttyl,Gen

Hi Gennel,
I sent you a PM. I'm new to this so let me know if you got it. It didn't show that I sent one. If not I'll rewrite it. Thanks!

Hi everyone~ I've noticed that the last couple days eventhough my weight is staying steady that I am losing inches. I do my measurements on the same day as my weight. Does this mean that I'm gaining muscle? I've been doing resistance work and I lift a lot at work so I'm questioning losing inches and hoping it means muscle gain. I don't want to get discouraged by the scale staying at the same weight so if anyone knows the answer please let me know. Thanks.

Ok!
We have a lot of losers this week! I still need weigh in updates for a few of you. As soon as you PM me I will add it to this update.Please let me know if there are any errors so I can correct them ASAP.

Gennel...Goal...9 lbs...lost 2 lbs

Amybunz..Goal..9 lbs...lost 3.8 lbs

Turtle025 Goal... 8 lbs..N/A

Thinlizzie..Goal....8lbs..lost 3 lbs

Sassycat..Goal...8 lbs..lost 4 lbs

Grizzly.....Goal...7 lbs...lost 3lbs

Duckies...Goal... 9 lbs..N/A

Emaleyth..Goal...6 lb..lost 1.5 lbs

spsalmist..Goal...5 lbs..N/A

Mscoconut..Goal..8lbs..lost 1.5 lbs

dustcatcher.Goal...5 lbs..N/A

Angel-eyes ..Goal..6 lbs..3.2 lbs

Hi Ladies. Thanks for the vote of confidence! I lost 3.2 lbs!!! I had no idea of what to expect from my weighin and frankly, after the few weeks of non-journalling and missing 2 out of 3 meetings....I was very unsure of myself. I must of been guessing my pts around my range but only started "back on track" since Wednesday journalling again. I can not tell you how much I appreciated everyones ideas and support. It probably won't be the last time either, but it sure came at a time when I really needed it. Thank you!

You did great this week~ !!!!!!!!!!!
Keep it up!


Gen

Hey everyone. Anyone who's been watching the little numbers underneath my name has probably noticed that my weight went UP this week! :P I went completely off track, ate the world, and gained a LOT. So...I am unhappy to report a weight loss of -8 lbs. But I got myself together today and I joined a gym! Sooo, hopefully next week I will have something much more positive to tell you. And I'm keeping my goal at 8 lbs, now trying to get back to 180 instead of trying to reach 172. I know I probably won't lose 8 lbs in 3 weeks, but I figure if I make that my goal maybe I'll really lose like 5. I think I tend to do best when I aim really high.

Just popped in and read your post sorry about your gain. But I am super glad that you didnt let this totally get youdown! Joining the gym was a big step and I'm sure you will see a loss soon!ttyl,


Gen

194/164/135?

hello everyone,

Well i guess my goal would probably about 5lbs....Gennel thanx for your e-mail. that pedometer has done wonders for me. congradulations on your weight loss... keep up the good work every one. Well take care everyone and good luck.


start weight 143
current 135
goal 125 - 130

Ok.... I am in desperate need of motivation! I couldn't fit into the size pants I wanted to buy for the weekend and my only jeans without a hole in the knee are feelin' mighty tight. I was bad at eating this past weekend (and drinking.... celebrated my little sister's 21st B-day) and I'm feeling it today. UGH!!!! A friend and I are going to take our 4 kids for a walk today (her 3 and my youngest) and there are HUGE hills in the walk, so that'll be something, but I just need to get going. How can I get the "switch to flip" and just be motivated? It's soooo frustrating!!! I'm looking at the calender and I have 5 weeks until a wedding that I want to look good for (my outfit needs a bit less tummy/butt on me and shaplier arms) and 6 months until my birthday. Why does the calender not even motivate me? I just look at it and think "well, I'm not going to get there anyway, so I can stuff my face today...."
I'm going to go get dressed for this walk and hopefully I'll get motivated to do my yoga abs tape when we get back.
Thanks for listening ot me whine, ladies!

E

I wish there was some real motivation sprinkle dust I could drop over you . All I can say I know how you feel . The NIKE commercial is my new Motto" Just Do it!" It seems harsh, unrealistic even. But its true. You have that wedding to go to in a few months? And your birthday is coming up? LEt me tell you something that happened to me. last year around July I got a call from my sister inlaws telling me they were coming for Christmas! I had gained a lot of weight since I saw them last. Well I figured I had at least 5 months to do something about it. Well the weeks passed and I kept thinking I will start " Monday" Well I started monday and by thursday I had screwed it up with chicken wings or pina coladas!
I can still remember when it was like 7 days before they were to arrive and I was panicked trying to lose 40 lbs in 7 days lol. I didnt lose a single pound.You might think I'm trying to make you feel more down! But I'm not trust me. The point is I wanted to lose this weight so bad because I was embaressed of what some people would think when they saw me with more weight on. I really wanted this so bad but I was doing it all for the wrong reasons. This is something that you have to find from deep within inside. The fact that you are here tells me you really want to do something, the fact that you are going for a walk today tells me that too. Stuffing our face sometimes is so hard to explain.
All I can say is this, if I saw my 10 yr old doing this I would be concerned for her wellbeing. You should be as concerned for your well being as you would be with you baby. Keep your head up and dont give up. Food has been such a huge part of my life and it shouldnt be that way. I am slowly letting my brain know that food is "fuel" . To me food was "fun" "enternaining" "love" , food was everything except fuel for my body. I was'nt drinking anywhere near 8 glasses of water a day! I remember drinking 1-2 glasses of water a day at most!!! I never ever walked anywhere. Remind yourself that quitting is worse than "hanging on" Sometimes stoping seems like the best option. But its not. That horrible feeling that comes after we fall off the wagon is awful. You will feel better about yourself even if you fall , pick yourself up.
Well I hope all this makes sense somehow .

ttfn,
Gen

Good morning. Sorry I did not post my weigh-in sooner. Unfortunately I have not lost any lbs this past week. I am still 215. I will try harder.
Good luck to the rest of you.

Dustcatcher

Thank you Gennel for your post yesterday! It actually brought me to tears! I think I'm a bit stressed right now! LOL I had a bad eating day yesterday... never got to the walk (my son has a tummy bug, so my friend decided not to go with me), went to Target and walked there for about an hour (I told myself that at least I wasn't on my butt at home) and got some "healthy" things for me. Today I am going to walk after dinner when my hubby is home with Keegan. I need to stop making excuses and just do it! I really don't want to be doing the "I need to lose 10lbs in one week" frantic-grumpy-self defeating mind set the week before the weddings.... I have one month from tomorrow until the first wedding, I can do this and I will!!!
Thanks for being here for me ladies!
Erin

Hi Gennel. Just thought I'd comment on your excellent post. Your words hit a spot with me too and not just for Emaleyth! I'm having a good day food wise, but I'm not feeling to good; think I have some stomach bug. I need to "get moving" as well.....thanks for the motivation!!