I have been doing the elliptical and bike for an hour every day and just recently I started playing with 8 pound weights at night. A gym? We have one at the end of my street. We have a YMCA in Dover too. Do all gyms do that?

Some of them do. It all depends on if they want to spend the money on the equipment to do it. I would call to see if they have something to do it with. Since you aren't a member they may charge you like $5 or something.

Wow. You guys are right. This board is really quiet this month. Now that I have access to a computer at work again and it's REALLY slow, I should be posting a bit more often. It's been hard to take the time with spending 2 3/4 hours a day on a bus! I'll be so glad when they open the shop closer to home. Then it'll be back to a 10-mile, 20-minute commute 1-way. I like that much better.
Because of this new job, I had to reschedule my daughter's ice-skating lesson for 6:30 A.M. on Thursdays. That means I'll have to get up before 5:00 and I'll still have to drive in to Seattle that one day. At least I'll get home before 6:00 P.M. on Thursdays. Most days I get up at 5:30, catch the bus at 6:30 and have a little snooze-fest on the bus for 45 minutes!
I'm still eating like my old self, but at least I AM getting in my walks. Take care everyone!

Jen519

Maybe once you get more into a routine Jen you will be able to get things under control. I notcie that if things are crazy for me I will stop working out and eat more. I know that is the wrong thing to do but it just happens. At least you are still walking that does account for something.

Thought I would check in, we are having very trying times. My MIL is still in ICU, they told us yesterday not to expect her home any time soon!

I have been struggling with my hunger!! I have kept my slip ups to a minimum, so I hope to see a loss this week!! Hope is the word here!! Exercise has NOT been good this week:(
I have lost 5 lbs so far on the challenge and really want to met my goal of 8lbs by the 24th. Maybe so since I have till the 24th!

Hope everybody is doing ok!

Paula

Hey everyone. Let's make some noise!
 

Paula, I'm saying a prayer for a speedy recovery for your MIL and strength for your family :angel: . You've lost 5 lbs already and that is admirable considering all the stress you're experiencing. I would be totally emotionally eating. You're doing good. Keep the faith!

Jen519 just keep up that walking, every bit helps. Settling into a routine would definitely help with the eating part. Don't stress too much about it, just keep moving.

After griping to myself in my journal about not losing any weight this month thus far, the scale was very nice to me this morning. It's finally moving down!!! Well TOM is finally over so maybe that was my hang up :chin: . I'll make the official report on Saturday...

Ugh, I don't think I'd want to know what my body fat % is. I don't need anything else on my mind to think about what needs fixin' :lol: .

Everyone else, hang in there! We can do this! I think this bungee cord works great.

Hello all! I have been mia most of this week because I've been sick, sick, sick. It was like the worst cold ever. I'm still coughing and my lungs hurt, but other than that, I'm fine. I missed my exercise four days this week because of it.:( But I got back on it today. It's looking like I'll have a decent loss this week. We went shopping last night and I got some new, pretty spring clothes. So I'm feeling up today. AND it's supposed to be in the 60's this weekend!!!!:D Oh happy day. Have a great one everybody. TGIF!!!!!

I will be getting back right at the end of this challenge so I am going to say that I have maintained and not lost anything. I am sure that I might even put on some things while we are away. Hubby and I are going to bring our workout clother and I think if he goes I will too so that will help keep me burning some cals.

I'll chat with you guys on the 24th. I hope everyone has a good week.

Hi everyone
 

Hi everyone. I'm down 4 lbs this week. My original goal was to hit 160 by April of this year. That won't happen unfortunately but at least I'll be close. The set back I had in January and the added weight from that month that I had to lose again is what kept me behind. But at least I learned from that experience, and that's the most important thing I think. :)
Kempyd- Hope you have a nice trip:D
Paula- I hope things are getting better:)
Serina- Hope you're feeling better. It's supposed to be in the upper 50's here today! Maybe this is a sign that dreaded winter is over!
Kina- Hope you're doing ok. Miss seeing you're cheery posts;)
Well I hope everyone has a great weekend. Take care. Di

CONGRATULATIONS DI !!!!
 

Wow 4 pounds that is great!!:bravo: :cb: :high: You are doing great. If you don't mind me asking what was your total loss? You have such great losses each week and it is so inspiring.

For me. I am down 2.5 pounds this week for a total of 6.5 pounds lost so far on this challenge. I can't believe that I am zooming through the 150's. I am actually looking forward to spring and summer now!! :lol: I am off to do some shopping today.

Good Luck to everyone else to come today. Have a great weekend!!!

Angie
 

Hi Angie- Thank you so much for the encouragement:grouphug: My start weight was 330 lbs. I started on April 1st of last year. I am now at 171. So I've lost 159 lbs so far. I had originally planned to stop at 160, but I still have fat on my belly, inner thighs, and upper arms that I need to lose and continue toning. I've been doing the Denise Austin Hit the Spot tapes at night. I like them, they're fast and you can really feel it. I've noticed differences in my abs. I've lost an inch and a half since I've started. Since my stomach is my worst area that's a big plus for me:lol: You know you are doing so great yourself. Watching you getting so close to your goal pushes me to keep doing the same. Thank you for all the kind words and encouragement you always offer, it means a lot. :) Hope you have a great time shopping today. Take care. Di

Going down, Baby!
 

Hey Everyone. :cp: Di and Angie great job on the losses! :cp:

Drum roll please............................................ .........................
I am weighing in @ 180 this morning, down 3 lbs this week--my first loss this challenge! :cb: I am so stoked!!! :dance: What can I say? I'm a slow learner :dizzy:
-35 lbs gone so far. Now only a gazillion more to go :rolleyes: .
Hopefully this flying high feeling can get me through the weekend BBQ.

Come on everybody, we can all be losers together! Have a great weekend all.

Aloha,
Noelle

Yahoo! You guys are doing so great! That's what is keeping me here even though I'm doing so poorly. I've maintained yet again this week, which seems nothing short of a miracle since TOM arrived yesterday. A maintain wouldn't be so bad, except I'm maintaining a weight that's 4 pounds up from the challenge before last :^:. Right now I'll be so glad just to get back into the 220s.
I'm going to do my WATP 2-mile walk before I get dressed (yes, I've been laying around in my PJs all morning!) That way I'll be getting in some walking even on the weekend.
Everyone have a great weekend. Congrats on the losses.

Jen519
238/230/140(I'll get there sooner or LATER)

Hi everyone, sounds like we're all on an upswing! I totally got back on track this past week and weighed in at 257 on Thursday. I have been at my dad's in NH since then, so I don't know if I have gained or lost anything since then, but... I have been keeping track of my food intake and trying to stay on track for the most part. We did go to the movies this afternoon and I had a few handfuls of popcorn. Nothing too terrible though!

This puts me at 5 pounds lost so far for this challenge. I am pretty psyched. Now I am looking forward to the 240s! That will be AWESOME!

Have a great rest of the weekend, everyone... I am a little homesick and looking forward to the drive home tomorrow!

~~Amy

I've been MIA ?Weigh In!
 

Well I know I should be spanked for not being here as often as I should . Remember I had my house for sale plus we're getting a new house built? Well I just sold this house and we get to live here another 3 months until my new house is finished. My brother also had a house built where I'm gonna live at and he just did his closing and moved in lastnight! We helped him move and I swear I was more excited than he was about the whole thing! I'm in the middle of sewing curtains and swags for all the new windows I'll have.Too many things to do plus run the party rental business I have also! I just wanted to tell you ladies that I do pop in and read the posts but I dont have enough time to post! lol You guys are doing awesome , there's no doubt that you folks will make it!

Gen..Goal (maintain current weight)

Jen519..Goal 6 lbs

AngieMe..Goal 8 lbs..Loss 6.5 lbs

plb112467..Goal 8lbs..Loss 6 lbs

Choci..Goal 7 lbs..Loss 5 lbs

Melekalikimaka..Goal7 lbs..Loss 3 lbs

Kempyd..Goal 2 lbs

Appleblossom..Goal 6 lbs

Clarita ..Goal 5 lbs

grizzlyshick..Goal 7 lbs..Loss 5 lbs

JLoubug..Goal 6 lbs

Kina..Goal 5 lbs

Laney1733.. Goal..6 lbs Loss 4 lbs