Hi Everyone!

Hope it's not too late for me to join in on the challenge. I'm really feeling the need for a bit of motivation... I'd like to aim for 7 lbs between now and the end.

Hi All! I forgot to add to my subscription that I wasn't getting emailed. I was like where is everyone and then I remembered. Okay so what are we doing to improve ourselves. I have decided that I am going to think positive and always look forward.

The new semester will be starting before I know it and I didn't even get to do half the things I wanted to do while I was on this break but I am going to have to figure something out.

Welcome Madcat and Lidian. We have a great group of motivators here and they are ready to support you.

Thank you so much for those wonderful web addresses that you suggested Rusty I am checking them out as I type, actually I am waiting til I get done here and then I am going to take a look at them. I have already added them to my exercise favs. Thanks again.

Okay well here's to another challenge. Let's get moving.
Kina

Just checking in this AM. Got really busy last night. My DD and I got gift cards for Xmas and decided to go out and get the thing we both wanted: A karaoke machine! We just got a small one, but it's the kind that will cut the main voice track out of any CD when you're singing into the mic. Then the two of us stayed up until almost 11:00 taking turns singing. (Silly girls!) I managed to do O.K. yesterday with my food. First time in a while. TOM is here so I'm just really hoping (maybe unrealistically) to maintain this week.
Welcome Madcat. Always room for one more.

Jen
238/231/140

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Good morning ladies- I'm on my way to work. Welcome to the challenge Madcat and Lidian. Gennel I didn't know if you were doing the weigh in today or not, but if so I just maintained. I'm a little discouraged because I got in extra cardio this week, because I had a couple days off and thought it would make a difference in the scale but it didn't. My eating's been right on to, so I can only assume my body is once again on a little plateau. If these 3 pounds don't move before Wednesday, then I won't hit the goal I had set for myself in December. I guess I should be and I guess I really am happy that I lost what I lost this month. I know that the closer you get to your goal, the harder it's supposed to be to lose, so I think I just need to accept the fact that it might not just fly off every week, no matter how good my eating or how much I exercise. UGH! I just can't wait to hit my goal! I hope everyone has a great day! Excuse my whining- I'm done now. Take care. Di

Hi everyone --

I have maintained at 144, but I am aiming to take off 1-2 lbs by next Saturday...no more chocolate! And I had better start exercising a little more.

Thanks Gennel for starting this up - and thanks to everyone for joining together to help motivate each other. I could sure use the motivation!

Lidian

I showed a 2.5 lb loss since Wednesday. All I can say is, it's about time my work payed off again! ;) I'm looking forward to this coming week -- I really want to get under 280 and never see the 280s again! I'm sick of 'em!

Hello All! I've been busy busy as usual. I've spent the entire last two days trying to get my house back in order. It is complete chaos. Today swe went through the kids rooms and cleaned from top to bottom. We hauled out bags and bags of stuff for Goodwill and the garbage. I'm up two pounds but I think its just water and stuff. I've still been working out but my eating has been pretty bad. I'm still biding my time till New Years Day when I really plan to crack down. I want to lose about 25 more pounds by June 1. That is my ultimate, long term plan. I'm glad to hear about everyones holiday. Good luck with your house Gen, I can imagine your stress. I really don't think I'm ready to go back there yet! Right now ,my dh is working on a new bathroom he's building for me for my birthday, Feb 2. We have 8 peopkle using one bathroom, it sucks! My sis is waiting for me to go to the store now so TTFN,

Di~~~Don't discourage yourself girl! You have done an amazing job and look at you only 3 lbs away from our goal! Wow! If only I could report the same. I am still stuck at 4.5 lbs away. But I guess that has to do with the fact that I have not exercised as faithfully as I had been. I think I better get cracking. I go back to work on the 8th and first day of classes will be the 13th...I will be happy to be in the 80s when I go back. Big dreams for this little one.

FOCUS...everyone the new year is around the corner and we have much to be proud of! Above everything don't forget the little things because without the little things we cannot attain the bigger things! That is a fact!

Hello to all of you and welcome back Laney. Keep trying that is all we can do. As long as we take the step forward it will be one more step to our goals. Is that so true!

Wow! I am full of these wonderul messages. Confuscious says: You must first learn to accept that we all are unique and wonderful in our own special way before you begin to understand yourself. Ah-hah...I made that one up myself...would you believe just off the top of my head! woohoo!

Okay I am out of here...it's obvious I am tired and my mind is controlling the keyboard. bye.
Kina

Congrats Choci!!!! I have eaten everything in sight for the last 5 days so I am more than ready to start fresh and get to my goal. I am so proud of you!!!!!!!!

Got a question
 

Hi everyone- 1st off Choci- I am so jealous! You go girl! Ok my question. Maybe you know the answer Rusty. Does Crystal Light count as water? I noticed it has no sodium and only a couple calories a serving and I tried the Strawberry Kiwi today and oh my God it is soooo good! If this counts as drinking water I think I may be hooked. Oh and Rusty didn't you put on a recipe once for popsicles? Would you mind doing it again? I couldn't find the other one. Well gotta get my plateau butt on the exercise bike for a few miles! Take care everyone- Di:D

Ciao Ladies

Choci, you are on a roll, girly.

Just like Laney, I'm kinda holding off until new years to really get serious again. There have been so many functions for the soldiers over the holidays and everywhere I turned it was cookies, cake and more cookies.

At any rate, my boyfriend offered me a victory gift of $150 to reach my summer goal. Nothing like money to get you motivated.

Later Girls.

I have begun the short fall off the wagon. I want to join in for the 4 week challenge. I have lost and kept off 85 lbs. for 2 years. In 3 short months I have put on 10 lbs. Going to try and go for 10 lbs. i love to walk but cannot get motivated. Any suggestions?

Hey, I realized I forgot to put in my starting weight which was 159.0. I usually weigh on Wednesdays so I'll have to find a way to work around the Saturday reporting date. My big goal is going try to do 1,000 calories worth of exercise each week as long as this thingie lasts.

Good luck to everyone!

I'm trying to think of a good, non-food reward if I come through this coming month the right way. Anyone have any suggestions??

What do you all do as a prezzie to yourself for this kind of thing?

I think an excellent reward would be something that makes you feel good. A new nightie, or some Bath and Body works would be great, I am now in love with the Red Currant and Thyme Tea body wash and body cream. Yummy, it makes showering a whole new experience!!:D Those stores are everywhere aren't they? I'm not sure. Or a jamming cd you've been wanting.
I had an excellent work out today. I put on my smallest bra and I walked for an hour, jogging for several intervals. The longest being 5 minutes. Five whole minutes of jogging!! I am so thrilled. Of course, my legs are already sore so I can imagine what I'll feel like tomorrow.:( I haven't snacked today and I'm drinking like a fish, I'm having a very good day. Tomorrow we are going to buy the shower stall for my new bathroom. The one that I want has the little seat built right in so you can sit down to shave. My dh wants me to look for a cheaper on though, so we'll see. The one I want is only $399. I don't think that that is out of line, do you all? I mean the thing is going to be a permanent part of our home for the next 20 years or so, right?? I'll let you guys know how it goes.;)
SuzzieQ, 85 pounds!! My goodness, you must feel so good about yourself! I can imagine how scary it would be to put on 10 after all that hard work. Just try to remember what you felt like then and what you felt like at your goal. I too have lost and regained, nothing like 85 pounds, but I know how it feels. I remember feeling out of control but not really even caring that I was out of control, I was in denial. Just try to nip it right now, which you obviously are, just by being here, it shows that at least you are aware and facing the problem, I wasn't and I didn't until two years later when I was back where I started from. It is so frustrating!!! But, stick around, I'm sure you'll find some support here!
Oh, Gennel, write me down for 5 pounds this challenge, I'm going to do it this time, darn it!!!! TTFN,

Everyone, thank you so much for the kudos! *takes a bow* I actually hit my 30 pound mark this morning, so I am extra psyched.

Grizzlys -- I, too, love Crystal Light and have been treating it as my water the whole time... it hasn't been hurting at all, so I'd say, yep, count it as water! :) My favorite is the lemonade. The only thing I don't like about it is the cost -- $5.00 for a large canister! So, today at the supermarket, I dared try the comparable store brand, which is 2 dollars cheaper -- and it tastes just as good!

SuzzieQ -- 85 pounds! Wow! Don't get too down on yourself about the 10 pounds. I mean, you're here and ready to do something about it! As far as motivation, I think that just forcing yourself the first time might be enough to remind you how good it feels to get your body moving. How about making a date with yourself to walk? You wouldn't want to stand yourself up now, would you? ;)

I'm so happy to be among such a fine group of gals. You are all so inspiring and just plain awesome. I might say it too much, but what the heck: I don't know what I would do without each of you!