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I am sorry that this happened to you. I think that yes, you should take your time until you feel good about going back. But do go back. You should not stop doing something that made you feel good.  Maybe go with a friend or ask the staff to accompany you until you feel more comfortable.

In the meantime, maybe work out at home and look for other alternatives. Dont let this incident stop you from reaching your goals.

Name: Favoritebook
Age: 42
Height & frame: 5'  small frame
Highest weight & date: 138 July 09
CC start wt and CC start date: Sept 8, 2008 --135

Start Weight in November 1, 2009:  128.4
Goal Weight (by November 29, 2009): 124

Week 1; 08-Nov: 128.4

Not bad nothing lost and nothing gain. considering that I did not work out and that I was not feeling well. I am happy.

Know what you mean.... Yesterday someone brought in Brownies to the office. Smelled so good! I did not have any... Then someone gave me a dove bar. I passed it on to  someone else. I did not eat any of it. Later the chips got me but I was able to not eat the whole plate, just a few...;)

Name: Favoritebook Age: 42

Height:5 ft

Start Weight in October 1, 2009: 132

Goal Weight (by October 29): 125 Week 1

 08-Oct-09: 130.4

 Week 2; 15-Oct-09: 129

Week 3; 22-Oct-09: 128.4

Week 4; 29-Oct-09: 130

Hey.... I am back where I started not good. However, my measurements around my belly and arms and legs are less. Hopefully I gain muscle and the scale is not broken ;) but will keep on working it...  This weight must go!!!

Good for YOU!  Keep it up... Is working !

Name: Favoritebook
Age: 42
Height:5 ft
Start Weight in October 1, 2009: 132

Goal Weight (by October 29): 125

Week 1; 08-Oct-09: 130.4
Week 2; 15-Oct-09: 129
Week 3; 22-Oct-09:
Week 4; 29-Oct-09:

Excited cause lost one inch on waistline!

What keeps me motivated are my kids. I think what it would be like if I was not around for them because believe it or not 10 extra pounds may not kill you but a 100 will.

Heart Attacks, diabetes run in my family. These health issues and others come along when you are overweight. So I am setting my mind up. The buck stops here, I am not over eating and I am exercising because I want to be around for a long time. Is it hard? Hell yeah! There is days when I work a 12 hour shift, where I do so much stuff for others that  all I want is a couple of chocolate bars or a few glasses of wine to unwind. But, what I notice is that after I have that first ahhh taste of chocolate or whatever confort food if I wait long enough I dont need eat the rest.

So my motivation, My kids and been around for them.

The way to stay is to have that little indugence ever so often but, if you indulge make sure you enjoy it and dont go on a guilt trip, go on a happy trip and work it out!

Sorry to hear that you are sick Steph. Hope you get better soon. My kids have been sick too. Been doing everything possible to keep myself healthy. Lots of OJ and vitamins trying not to get it.

GET WELL SOON

If is meat i usually go by the deck of cards method if is a size of a deck of cards is one serving if is bigger is 2.

For rice and pasta I ussually meassure by using a cup. Pasta specially spagethi is hard for me.

Hello Happy to hear about your success Minlyn. I have good news to share too!

I went down two pounds as well. My goal is eight for this month. I think is doable! Been working out 5 times a week at the gym for one hour and twice a week at home. Drinking lots of water, because I feel so dry all the time.

I also lost one inch all around. Except on my byceps that was .5inch. I think is because I cannot work out my arms. (fracture arm) anyways. Still working out!

Just was wondering any suggestions for some warm food that is low in calories that is easy to take pack for lunch. No soups please!

minlyn, we are in the same boat. I been going to the gym 5 times a week and nothing seems to come off. I think is true, that because I exercise I eat more or the stuff I should nt. But today I had a moment when I was at the eliptical trainer that I hope will change that.

I was at the 20 minutes mark, I was tired and sweating and thinking I rather be in bed when the machine reached the 200 calories. It made me think: It took me 20 minutes to burn off my breakfast! AHHHH!

That is when I realize no more eating stuff that is not healthy and is not on my plan to eat. I make a plan every week (sometimes everyday) of what I will eat for the day. But somehow stuff sneaks in, the staff shows up with a Birthday cake for someone, there is a meeting and refreshments are left on the table for someone to eat or some well meaning person gives you a chocolate bar or half their Potato CHIPS!  I need to SAY NO!!! It will cost me 20 minutes in the GYM! LOL!

Great that you are joining the challenge. Anyone else working out next week come on we only have four months to June! :)

Congratulations On your anniversary Minlyn!

Hello everyone: I am sorry to hear that King Cake is so delicious. But, I am certainly glad that is one temptation I donot have to fight:)

minlyn, you should be proud of yourself that you work out six times last week. That for me is half the battle having to get out and do the actual work it takes to get rid of the calories.

I worked out only twice last week. Tough week, sick, plus work and weather does not help. Anyways, I worked out today and I am glad to say I lost one pound 19 to go.  maybe because I was sick but who cares a pound is a pound Yahoo! :)

You know is about 19 weeks to June 10 (my Birthday) I still have a chance to loose this 19 pounds!

Thank you minlyn. I will readjust and keep working it. So far so good this week Went to the Gym twice and exercised at home once. Not bad Hopefully that helps. Food wise I am avoiding temptation and staying away from anything salty or chocolaty. But is taking alot of will power this week. However, my very tight clothes are speaking to me:) they say dont eat or we will break!

Smiles

I reward myself every five pounds with a cd or a book that I been wanting to read.

But I am looking forward to hitting 125 in April, because I want to get an easter outfit.

15 lbs to go.