Fabulously Focused FRIDAY Check-in Group! (ONLY OPEN TO THE TRULY DEDICATED :-)]

Our group's rules:

1) PLEASE EDIT YOUR ORIGINAL ENTRY -- so we don't have a ginormous thread!  It will also help YOU see your progress and we can all look at it too. :-)

2) Unfortunately, if you forget to weigh in for a few weeks we will delete your entry in an attempt to stay focused on those people who most need support.

3) If you have something to say to someone, please email them directly or post your question in the appropriate forum (not here). This is for WEIGH INS ONLY.

What an incredible, dedicated group this is!  KUDOS to you! 

Hello.  I would like to keep track on here and be held accountable.  It's so exciting to see the big losses!  Here are my weigh ins, starting back in January.  I've been finding some success and I'm really excited.

I count calories on here - stay between 1600 and 1800 - and workout at the YMCA 5-6 times a week.

1/2/2009 - 259.2

1/9/2009 - 254.2  Woohoo!

1/16/2009 - 253

1/23/2009 - 253.3

1/30/2009 - 254  Ugh!

2/6/2009 - 254.6  Wrong way!

2/13/2009 - 252.2  Yay! (I changed up the way I did things a little bit.  5 days in a row at the Y, without taking days off in the middle of the week.)

2/20/2009 - 250.4  Oh Yeah!

2/27/2009 - 252.3  Bad week.  Could only work out 3 times.  Lots of stress.  It'll be better next week.

3/6/2009 - 252.7  I don't understand.  I've been so good.

3/13/2009 - 249.2  Friday the 13th has brought me a good change of luck!

3/20/2009 - 248.4  Still moving the right direction!

4/11/2009 - 250.8  We've had a couple crazy weeks.  I didn't keep track of calories or work out five days in a row every week. 

4/17/2009 - 248.9 Bran Flakes are paying off (and not so many sweets).

Weight loss so far 10.3 lbs.

SW 259

GW 160

Need motivation and to be held accountable; found success early on and need to continue counting calories and exercising as scheduled;  kind of in a stall between 215/220 frustrating.

SW 1/1/09  228

02/20/09  219

02/27/09  213.6 water retention last week? 8 wks @ 1.8lbs average loss

03/06/09  214.7  paying for last weekend festivities

3/13/09   213.0  Nice recovery (have big weekend plans, going out with friends for dinner and drinks then back to our house for more drinks, wii golf and bowling - MUST stay in check) 10 wks @ 1.5lbs average loss

3/20/09 214.1  Had a great meal and really good beer last weekend at a nice restaurant/brewery

3/27/09 210.5  really didn't do anything different this week except didn't go out for dinner with friends...

4/3/09  212.3  Maybe retaining water from the glass of wine...?

4/10/09 208.3  cool!

4/17/09 212.5  celebrating birthdays with friends BUT I love them and glad to have them as my friends.

4/24/09 211.5  been sick and haven't gotten to the gym as often this week.

5/1/09 did not weigh - sick. Weight on 5/4 207; if anything good came out of being sick.

5/8/09 did not weigh vacation day - Weight 5/11 209

5/29/09 207

7/31/09 219 haven't been logging food or getting to the gym like I should since the first of June; climb back on my wagon.  At least I haven't gained it all back. 

8/14/09 216 back on track baby!

8/21/09 214

8/28/09 212.5

9/11/09  210.0

9/25/09  214.3  A weekend in OK city with family and lots of great food mixed with little exercise.

10/9/09  207 by the meditations of my heart to my Lord Jesus - PRAISE GOD!

10/16/09 206.5 - wedding ring fits again YEAH!

10/23/09 203.6 spending time in prayer and meditation before meals

11/6/09 205.6

11/20/09 204.0

24.0 down 64.0 lbs to go

GW 140

Hey everyone, reading your posts has been very motivating. I'd like to get in on this too!

I am 21 years old. 5'10 and 207.7 pounds.

Starting weight=213.0

February 23, 2009 -> 207.7

February 27th, 09-> 206.4

March 6th-> 203.5

March 13->204.6 +1.1 pounds. Been sick apparently a stomach ulcer. Back exercising now though  and new gym pass :)

March 20th-> 202.7 -1.9 :)

Lost= -10.3 pounds. hit my first goal!!

Hi,

I decided at the end of December I needed to do something about my weight because it was starting to inch up. I have been committed to losing a total of 79 pounds for almost two months now and wanted to start recording and sharing my progress in one place :) I have a goal date of 54 lbs by October 5 2009 - I'm a bridesmaid on 10/16 and will be scheduling my final alteration measurement for 10/5.

12/29: starting weight =219, goal weight=140 - decided to try nutrisystem, didn't think much about it being a New Years' resolution...it is truly a personal resolution with goals rooted in my ability to be in the same shape and do the same activities I did as a young adult, dancing particularly.

1/27: weight = 210, inches lost=9.25 - stayed committed to nutrisystem, mushroom allergy is in the way of trying all of the food, but there is just enough variety to keep from getting bored - yet. Drinking seltzer with lime and a splash of cranberry when I go out to a bar with friends is actually kind of liberating - it's fun to see the expression on people's faces when you tell them what you're drinking on a Saturday night :-)

2/24: weight = 204, inches lost=8.25 ...adding update to weight and inches lost tonight. I think my goal of 8 lbs. this month was reasonable given the kick up in activity - Wii Fit is fun - but if I took more that 8 inches off, I won't worry too about the lbs :-) Found out that I can have fajitas with peppers, onions and lots of pico de gallo, but skip the guacamole and sour cream - yummy! Also had seared ahi tuna with asparagus spears this month - another winner. I feel like it's all about the food, but then, it is - understanding what and how much is what helps build solid eating habits. Update 2/25 - Took off 8.25 inches -  very excited!!! Keeping it going :)

3/24:weight = 198, inches lost=6.25 Another month gone! Time really flies, especially when the season is changing. I've reached my very realistic goal of 6 lbs this month, though it didn't look very promising last week - I was losing .75-1 lb per week, but I also wasn't exercising as much as normal. This week I squeezed in my standard 3 hours of cardio - an hour of Wii Fit and a couple of hours dancing at the club counts when your only drinking seltzer and lime! - and a couple of hours of strength and stretching, also on my Wii Fit. I made my goal and will try really hard not to slack as much on the exercise this month

4/21:weight = 195.5, inches lost=3.00 What hard month, ahhhh! the weight loss slowed down, I wasn't able to get in as much exercise and the nutrisystem food is really starting bore me. I asked the centers other weight program - weigh- less.  It allows you to use more regular food, regulate the preservatives and artificial sweeteners. On the upside I tried stevia and like it, so that will be my sweetener of choice for tea, coffee and yogurt/fruit combination that need a bit of sweetening. 1250-1350 calories is probably not going to work much longer if I want to continue losing at a good enough clip. this switch up for a month might just be the thing...

5/10: weight = 189.5  I BROKE 190!!!!! I'm adding an"in between" entry because switching  plans was exactly what I needed to get my weigh loss back to where I wanted it.  I also reduced my calories to a hard 1200 with amazing results and more variety in choices of healthy food- 6 lbs down in two weeks. I've been hungry a few times, but it was because I waited a little too long to begin eating my next meal, got to watch that but otherwise I'm happy with the results.

6/15: weight = 186.5 This is getting harder - with vacations and such, I've been hovering around 188 for a few weeks now and know that a harder calorie restriction or more exercise is key - boy easier said than done some days ;) Hopefully over the next couple weeks I'll figure out how to make it work.

6/23: weight = 186.5 Yup, just like I thought, maintained the same weight all week, calories definitely needed to come down - I'm at 1000 calories now and it stopped wavering between 189-185, Now wavering between 188 - 183. I need sleep and daily walks to ensure my stress level is down since work is so heavy right now. Looking to ditch a couple more pounds this week in prep for next week's birthday debauchery!

8/13: weight = 183 (calorie reduction to 1000-1100 7/29, 1 hour of Zumba every Saturday) Finally, back in the right direction, 65% to my short-term goal and almost HALF-WAY to my long term goal! It's been a tough 8 weeks. There were things to deal with that were completely within my control - trying alcohol again after 6 months, going to several cookouts and parties - then there were things I have absolutely no control over - finding out the guy I've been interested in has been dating someone else, a great friend's cool dad dying, and a constantly rising stress level at work. All of these are things that everyone has to learn to manage through at one time or another...I think I learned that I have to be a priority - remembering that I'm worth taking the time to eat the right things, working out/walking alone or with friends, working on my hobbies and personal goals - everything else is a means to stay happy and healthy. The best part is when I'm feeling good, I have more to give to those around me - which makes me even happier :)

9/10: no weight, same goal, new date - November 12. I've had a bumpy summer, but feel pretty good. Friends wedding was called off, so new goal date is based on getting a local theatre role in the musical "Chicago". My goal is to weigh 165 by opening night.

9/21: weight = 180.5 OK, so I've had the kind of six weeks that make you say "what the heck was that?" First of all, my weight spiked to 186.5 three weeks ago because I've been planning to move and wasn't focusing on what I was eating much. Then, I had an awful combination allergy/head cold/post nasal drip/coughing thing going on - miserable, all I wanted was comfort food. Next, I promised one friend I'd audition for a musical and another I'd help them by being a mostly mute character in a 20-minute festival piece. Finally, I've been working on my visibility as a singer/songwriter, so I've been singing out at Open mic at least twice a week here and on the seacoast. Oh wait, and the amount of work on my desk is still insane, and just manageable. In my current life-changing adventures, I've had the good sense to surround myself with positive, supportive amazing people - friends, family, weight counselor, and work associates. I believe now more than ever, that focusing on yourself requires trusting yourself, and having people in your life who will give and accept time, help, and love. Oh, and moving is the best exercise in the world if you can do it slowly over a few weeks - legs, abs and arms baby ;) 15.5 lbs to goal, looks like I gotta get back to Zumba this Saturday!

11/11: 182.6 Okay, it's been over 6 weeks since my last entry, which is completely my fault, life has been insane! Work is still full throttle, and sometimes quite stressful, but I find ways to keep the balance 90% of the time - now the 10% is an issue because sometimes it involves a craving for something that is not on my diet - ice cream, cookies, pizza, candy...I think I've found a way to negotiate it, but it still gets me once every few weeks - Happy Halloween! The friend that was getting married called off the wedding about 7 weeks ago. The actual impact on me was minimal, but one of my secondary motivators disappeared. The guy I'm interested in is still not 'there" meaning he hasn't asked me out yet, so I've had to put that idea out of my mind for awhile. I did my first solo gig around professional musicians on 11/1, which was a bit of stress, but all for a good cause, the American Diabetes Foundation, and for a good friend that passed away at 34 due to complicationd from diabetes, specifically, a foot infection. I have a family history of it on both sides and am blessed to not have it, but I NEVER want to give it the chance, so I have to continue to maintain or drop more. The musical I've been working on goes up this Friday, so a "good" stress item will be off my plate for the holidays :) Doesn't help that i haven't been ableto see my weight couselor in weeks due to the rehearsal schedule, icky!!! Gotta get back on the wagon this week, or Thanksgiving is going o be tough :/

Next big weigh-in: 11/15

Weight change since 1/1/2009: - 36.5 lbs, ~ - 33 inches 

So I've discovered that I can't do this on my own... so can I join?

SW (Jan 7 2009) 274

3/20/2009: 255

3/27/2009: 254.6 (-0.4) ~ 3/28/2009: 252.6 (-2.4) [must've been bloated?]

4/3/2009: 250.8 (-1.8)

4/10/2009: 248.2 (-2.6)

4/17/2009: 248.4 (+0.2)

My name is Ari and I am 20 years old. I've been on Calorie Count since April 15th, 2009, and I am trying to get to a healthy body weight.

Height: 5'6"
Frame: Medium/Small
Starting Weight: 200.0 lbs
Goal Weight: 136.3 lb

4/24: 196.7 (-0.3) 

5/1: 195.9 (-0.8) 

5/8: 194.8 (-1.1)

5/15: 193.1 (-1.7) 

5/22: 191.3 (-1.8) 

5/29: 188.7 (-2.6) 

6/5: 185.4 (-3.3)

6/12: 185.4 (0.0)

6/19: 181.2 (-4.2) 

6/26: 179.7 (-1.5)

7/3: 179.1 (-0.6)

7/10: 178.2 (-0.9)

7/17: 176.9 (-1.3)

7/24: 175.9 (-1.0)

7/31: 176.0 (+0.1)

8/7: 174.7 (-1.3)

8/14: 175.9 (+1.2)

8/28: 174.1 (-1.8)

9/4: 171.7 (-2.4)

9/11: 169.8 (-1.9)

9/18: 168.6 (-1.2)

9/25: 167.3 (-1.3) Oh, how I hope this is getting me in firm! I swear if I see another sudden shot up to the 170's I'm going to scream. I'm on my way, guys, I'm really proud of myself. I'm going to get there!!! Before I'm 21 years old, I'm going to be at my goal weight, I can feel it. Breakthroughs of today: I have officially lost more weight than I have left to lose!!! I've lost 32.7 lbs, and I've only got 31 lbs left to lose! If I did it once, I can do it again. Also, I am 17.3 lbs to my first goal of 150 lbs, which is a weight I haven't seen for at least 6 years. :)

Weight Loss To Date: 32.7 lbs
Left to Lose: 31 lbs

Hello all, my name is Jessica and I am 24 years old - mother of two wonder full boys (3 yrs & 1 yr) After my last son I ballooned up to 251!!! I am a member at Curves gym and started their weight loss program a few months ago ... lost 21 lbs on it... to 230 .. gained back 9 lbs last month and was at 239!! I was sick and then my two boys took turns getting sick so we had a lot of fast food while I was taking care of everyone.... have been back on track the past two weeks and have lost 6 lbs!!! so my first entry will be for my weight yesterday...

My goal is 1 - 2 lbs a week ...  My birthday day is Oct 12th and I would like to be @ 200 lbs at that time ... so that would be 33 lbs in 25 weeks .. wish me luck & will power!

Height: 5'2"
Frame: Medium
Starting Weight: 251.5 lbs (8/08)
First Goal Weight : 10/12/09 - 200 lb
End Goal Weight: 150 lb

4/24/09 - 233.8 lbs

5/1/09 - 232.4 lbs (-1.4 lbs)

5/8/09 - 231.8 lbs (-0.6 lbs) SOOO glad because monday i was at 235?? Must have been retaining water?

5/15/09 - 230.8 lbs (-1.0lb) WOO HOO 220's are in sight!

5/22/09 - 227.6 lbs (-3.2lbs) WOW!!!!

TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS: 23.9 lbs

Hi Everyone

I was on here  before but I got very sick for a while and could not post. I am fine now. I have a goal of 1-2lbs per week and I am willing to work hard for it. My first weight in was 278. I am so upset with myself because I just let my weight get out of control. But no longer will I let this happen. Unfortunately, I still have to take it easy with my condition so vigorous exercise is out of the question for me.  I know it is not Friday but I have to start this today so I can keep focused!

4/27/09 - 270 lbs

Hi, I'm Tracy and I posted a little something in the intro thread. I have been weighing in Fridays since March so I thought I would post here with you guys.

I'm 5'4", 24 y/o.

Starting Weight: 229.5 (~March 1, 2009)

Goal Weight: 135.0

Current Weight: 214.5 (June 5, 2009)

Weigh-Ins:

3/6/09: 227.5 (-2.0)

3/13/09: 226.5 (-1.0)

3/20/09: 224.5 (-2.0)

3/27/09: 223.5 (-1.0)

4/3/09: 223.0 (-0.5)

4/10/09: 222.0 (-1.0)

4/17/09: 222.0 (----)

4/24/09: 220.5 (-1.5) - This was a big surprise b/c I stepped on the scale Thursday and there was no change again but come Friday I had a big loss!

5/1/09: 220.5 (----) - No loss this week :( No gain either, though.

5/8/09: 220.5 (----) - No loss this week again! Grrrrr! A little late posting b/c I've been sick all weekend. Maybe that will help me break this 220 barrier.

5/15/09: 219.5 (-1.0) - FINALLY!!! Now I can go get a pedicure for my first mini-goal!

5/22/09: 216.5 (-3.0) - Wow,Wow, I have never lost 3 lbs in a week before! The only thing I have changed is keeping my carbs below 45% - I think I'm slightly carb sensitive so I'm going to try and keep this up.

5/29/09: 217.5 (+1.0) - Haha I knew 3 lbs in a week was too good to be true for me, LOL. Had a pretty bad Memorial day weekend for eating and this weekend wasn't a whole lot better so my goal this week is to just get back down to 216.5 again. My new mini-goal is to be under 200 by September 3 when I'll be taking a trip to Atlanta.

I did go get that pedicure though, and it was really nice. I've had it over a week now and the polish hasn't chipped at all!

6/5/09: 216.0 (-1.5) - Sweet!

6/12/09: 214.5 (-1.5) - This is the lowest weight I've been in a while!

Total Lost: 15.0 lbs

I'm 5', 27 y/o.

Starting Weight: 182 (April 13, 2009)

Goal Weight: 130.0

Current Weight: 174.5 (April 27, 2009)

Weigh-Ins:

4/13/09: 182

4/21/09: 184.5

4/27/09: 174.5

Total Lost: 7.5 lbs

I'm Darla.  I am 5'6", 39 yrs., medium build, and currently 192.5 4/30/09.  SAHM of 11, 9 and 1 yr. old girls (all adopted).

Starting Weight:  (April 15, 2009) 199  Jumped up to 201 the first four days, then it started to drop off.

Goal Weight:  140  (haven't weighted that since I was 19!)

Emotions are my big triggers for binging.  Grew-up with all bros. and could out-eat most of them.  Portion control has been my weakness, but is becoming a strength.  My measuring cups and spoons are my new best friends!

3 keys that work for me:  1 - get at least 1200 cals / day (sometimes harder than it sounds), 2- 7 hours of sleep, min., 3- lots of water, every day.

May 1, 2009 - 190.5   Yea!  Excited to be so close to the 180's again!!

May 8, 2009 - 190.5  That's a miracle!  What a week!  My baby is cutting teeth and not sleeping well, so I have not been either.  So I got tired, then I started to crave high cal foods to keep me going, so I have gone over my cals (by 500+) more than once this week.  Great article about sleep and how it impacts weight: http://thyroid.about.com/od/loseweightsuccess fully/a/sleepdiet.htm     My goal for next week - 187

May 15, 2009 - 189  Whew!  Repentance is hard some times!  Weight bounced back up as high as 194 this week but I made it back to the 180's.  I'm celebrating!  Every step in the right direction is wonderful, even if it's a small one.

May 22, 2009 - 187.5  Yesterday it was 187, but after sitting in the car for several hours I am soooo relived it wasn't worse.  I find myself saying over and over one-eigh......ty-seven, one- eigh.....ty-seven.  It sounds so good!

May 29, 2009 - 185.5!  I just keep being surprised.  Felt like I had a terrible week, several migrane days, less exercise than usual, binge day.  Whew!  And still lost.  I am just amazed and totally shocked!

June 5, 2009 - hold on to your hat . . . 182!  I have upped my cals the last few weeks, not intentionally.  Maybe I just need more.  Whatever it is, it is working!  Yahoooo!  I felt like I was on "BL" when I stepped on the scale this morning.  170's here I come!

June 12, 2009 - 181.5  Crazy week.  Missed some exercise and dealt with some stress.  I'm happy . . . down IS down!

June 19, 2009 - 179.5  Wooooo Hooooo!!!  Yesterday the scale was still at 181.5 and that was ok.  I figure my body needs a little bit of time to adjust to a 20 lb. difference.  And, for me the better surprise was yesterday when I measured.  My waist is down 4 solid inches from just 3 weeks ago! (and bust is only down 1/2 and inch - usually weigh loss works those areas in reverse.LOL!)

June 26, 2009 - 178.5  Nice to feel like the 170's are firm in hand now.  And really amazing to think I have come so far in so short a time, and feel so good, and so good about the life changes I am making.  Thanks to all my CC buddies for your continued support.

July 3, 2009 - 177.5  Whew!

July 10, 2009 - 176  Double Whew!  A bit shocked after all the holiday not so hot decisions.

July 17, 2009 - 176  " 

July 24, 2009 - 173.5  This was a big week and a big number for me.  Total weight dropped since I started CC in April - 25.5 lb.  Almost half way to my goal!

July 31, 2009 - 173  Once again, down is down!  I'll take every ounce!

Aug 7, 2009 - 173  Dumb luck, really.  I had a terrible week.  I don't know if I have been fighting some kind of bug, but I suspect it's all in my head (friends see journal for more info).  I have been exhausted all week, therefore made some baaaad food choices to keep myself awake.  I only exercised 1 1/2 times and haven't been sleeping well, when I have slept.

Aug 14, 2009 - 171  Ahhh, better, much better week.  More regular exercise, better eating, more sleep, less stress.  160's here I come!!!

Aug 21, 2009 - 172  Crazy week with kids starting school and a new schedule.  This is the first time since I started the Friday group that I have gone up, and I am determined to kick it this next few weeks and get the intensity and determination back!

Aug 28, 2009 - 169.5!!!  Only 1/2 pound from half way, and a total of 30.  Hubby bought me a new suit, a size too small, on purpose.  I love it and it has been the kick in the pants I needed to get back on track between my ears.  Can't wait to be able to wear it!

Sept 4, 2009 - 168.5  Ah, another pound is his-to-ry!  That makes a total of 30.5 from my start point.  I am officially over the half-way mark!! Nice to be a little further away from 170.  Good luck to everybody over the holiday weekend - a great time to enjoy some fun outdoor activities!

Sept 11, 2009 -  169.5  Whew!  Just about decided to not weigh in this morning because I knew it was not going to be good - bad food choices, insomnia, sick, sick kids, AND totm!  What a week!!

Sept 18, 2009 - 168  Back on track . . . I hope!  The scales aren't showing it, but the last few weeks I have noticed most of my clothes are getting baggy.

Sept 25, 2009 - 168  Dang!  It was hubby's b-day yesterday and homemade carrot cake with cream cheese icing was just too much for me to resist, and I went a tad overboard.

Oct 2, 2009 - 167.5  ARRRRG!

Oct 9, 2009 - 168.5  totm just hit and this plateau is starting to get on my nerves!

Oct 16, 2009 - 166  Finally!!!! a decent week

Oct 22, 2009 - 165.5 

Oct 30, 2009 - 163.5  That makes five this month!  I couln't be much happier!  Last week I fit into a size 10 skirt I have had in my closet for a while, this week it will fit even better!

Nov 13, 2009 - 162  The 150's are in sight!

Nov 20, 2009 - 160.5  Hot diggity dog!  I hope I'm not just loosing muscle.  I have been on my back most of the last month and not able to do much.  Getting better, thanks to a great physical therapist!

Nov 27, 2009 (The morning AFTER!!!)  163.5  Ya, I'm not putting a lot of stock in that number, but next week will be a busy and healthy one.  It is great to know I have to power to change those numbers, and pretty quickly.  I had a great day and enjoyed my family, and eating all my hard work.  No apologies to anyone, including myself.  I have worked hard this year, and one day will not undo all that, nor cause me to fall back into bad habits.  I gave myself permission to have a great day, and enjoy food, too!  It feels good to know that I am not beating myself up today, but feel very much in control of my own destiny still!

Hey all, I'm Abby. I actually weigh-in on Sundays, but I'll update this post accordingly.

Starting weight: 270 lbs as of 04/26/09

05/03/2009: 265 lbs

Goal weight: 160 lbs

Total Lost: 5 lbs

Only 105 to go, ha ha.

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My name is Jenell and I'm 25.

May 1, 2009.  I weigh 242 pounds and am looking to drop down to 170.

May 8: 239.8 (-2.8 lbs)

Why hello there. :]]

Unfortunately, I get screwed up sometimes, so my weight goes up. D: Oh jeez, hope that hasn't happened this week!

Starting: 235 (according to my scale about a week ago)

 May 14 -> 233 ( - 2 lbs)

Total: 2 lbs

More to go: 113 lbs

I am incredibly motivated to begin posting my progress after seeing everyone's progress over the months. I would like to lose 65 lbs and I have no goal date. I am working out and counting calories. I am currently trying to find what calorie count and workout is right for me.

Starting Thursday May 14, 2009 (from several days ago) 195lbs (I will weigh in tomorrow)

May 15-194.2 (-.8). This is good considering a had a "bad" few days. In the last few days I've been focused calorie counting and going to the gym. I hope to lose 1.5 next week.

May 22-197.3 (+2.5). I really didn't want to weigh in because it is that time of the month. However, next week should be a big loss. Stupid water retention!!

Hey everyone! My name is Danielle and I'm 23! I started at 223 and I'm down about 10 pounds already! I'm hoping to get down to 120 by my 25th birthday. I'm only 5'2'' so I don't think 120 is pushing it too far. I know I'm jumping into this a bit later than everyone else but I figure you're never too late to get into shape and get healthy. I've been weighing myself in every Friday since I started working out and eating right, even before I joined CC so I'll post my stats from the time I started. I figure by joining the thread it will hold me accountable and that way I'll be able to see my progress.

Starting Weight : 223.3

Goal Weight: 120 by March 17th, 2011 (my 25th birthday) I'll also be more than thrilled as long as I have a healthy BMI.

March 27th, 2009 - 223.3

April 3rd, 2009 - 219.1

April 10th, 2009 - 220.9 (I'm assuming due to water weight)

April 17th, 2009- 216.9

April 24th, 2009 - 216.9 (at least it didn't go up!)

May 1st, 2009 - 214.7

May 8th, 2009 - 213.0

May 15th, 2009 - 211.9 (didn't go down as much as I would have liked but it still went in the right direction.

May 22nd, 2009 - 209.2 (Proof that I can have my cake, and eat it too...in moderation!)

May 29th, 2009 - 208.1 (Didn't go down as much as I would have liked. I'm going to assume water weight it partly in play as well as not working out so much this week. But at least it went in the right direction!)

June 5th, 2009 - 208.1 (I don't understand why it didn't go after I kicked up my workouts! Okay so I had a slice of pizza on Sunday but that one slice couldn't have caused me to not lose anything!)

June 12th, 2009 - 207.5 (I'm happy with this, but not with how little it was. I think I would have seriously cried if this hadn't changed at all.)

June 19th, 2009 - Away on vacation!!! = )

June 26th, 2009 - Away on Vacation!!! = )

July 3rd, 2009 - Away on Vacation!!! = )

July 10th, 2009 - 209.5 (After being away on vacation for roughly 3 weeks, I can't complain with that. I was expecting it to jump up drastically because of course I wasn't eating the best food possible. I guess keeping up with a lot of my workouts helped. This week it's back to buisness!!)

July 17th, 2009 - 208.1 (Going back in the right direction!)

July 24th, 2009 - 207.5 (Not as much as I like but in the right direction)

July 31st, 2009 - 206.8 (Why am I not losing more than .7 a week?! This pattern needs to stop!!!)

Total Weight Lost : 16.6 Pounds      ;  Total Weight Left To Lose : 86.7 Pounds

Ok Im not new to the whole diet thing but I am just starting to get serious so I'm going to join this thread so I can really keep up myself motivated.

Starting weight (in November): 292.6

5/25/09-Current weight: 276.7 (-15.9) I'm disappointed in myself because Im sure I could be closer to my goal weight if I had really stuck to my diet but that was then and I have learned from mistakes. Now I have a goal for my goal lol. I have a pair of shorts I want to fit into in time to go to King Dominion on June 28th. Im determined to make it. And my treadmill and Wii Fit are going to get me there. 

5/22/09-Current weight: 275.4 (-1.3)  Its ok seeing as though I havent exercised and I ate chipotle yesterday and my boss bought mexican and I totally pigged out on chips and salsa. I like this weight in once a week thing. Keep me looking forward to friday. Oh and this is the lowest Ive been since I started my diet

Goal Weight (for the moment): 265-260lbs

LBS Left: 10.4 and 5 weeks...ie at least 2 lbs a week

Hi, I'm Steve, aged 51 from the UK.  I joined CC a couple of weeks ago and think it's fab.  Although I was a skinny child and young adult I've struggled with my weight for most of my adult life.  My motivation for the latest diet is to that I don't want to buy a larger size in my clothes.  Large is big enough!  I would also like to look less lardy on the beach for my summer holiday in June, and get down to a healthy BMI, (which I acheived, but didn't stick to, 5 years ago). 

Fri 1st May - 210.0 lbs - (Starting weight) - Ouch! - BMI: 30.0

Fri 7th May - 204.6 lbs - (-5.4lbs) - Yay!! Well chuffed - BMI: 29.1

Fri 14th May - 201.8 lbs - (-2.8lbs) - Yay! Wanted it to be 3lbs but still pleased - BMI: 29.0

Fri 21st May - 197.8 lbs - (-4 lbs) - double Yay! Below 200 lbs!!! BMI: 28.4

Fri 29th May - 198.6 lbs - (+0.8 lbs - 13oz) - Boo! No excuses just lack of will power at a friend's birthday party - BMI: 28.5

Fri 5th June - 198.2 lbs - (-0.4 lbs) - I've been so busy this week that I've not been weighing my food - only guessing and my eyes are as big as my belly! - BMI 28.4

Wed 10th June - 194.4 lbs - (-3.8 lbs) - Woooo! After previous poor performance I really made a special effort to keep on the straight and narrow. Already dropped a size in waist measurement.  Weighed in early this week because I'm away on holiday for next 2 weeks - I am dreading my return weight!

Fri 26th June - 204.6 lbs - (+10.2 lbs) - Well it was a great holiday and I did eat and drink for England so not totally unexpected.  Having seen my holiday photos I am determined to get back on the diet straight away.  I'm not dispirited as I see my weight loss as a long term objective and had planned for this deviation.  I've now booked another week away in September so expect to put a few pounds back on then, so need to get loosing fast!

Fri 3rd July - 200.4 lbs - (-4.2lbs) - Yay!! Well chuffed - BMI: 28.8

Fri 10th July - 202 lbs - (+1.6 lbs) - Boo! I have been exercising this week (walking - 2 hours and heavy gardening) so was expecting to loose.  Haven't had anything I shouldn't so I guess it's down to portion control, or lack of it. BMI: 29.0

Fri 17th July = 199.2 lbs - (-2.8 lbs) - Yay! Thank goodness - BMI: 28.6 More walking and more gardening and proper portion control has paid off.  You can't cheat as the scales never lie!

Total Weight Loss: 10.8 lbs        Target: 156 lbs by April 2010 September 2009 December 2009 (more realistic perhaps?)

Hi everyone! started this diet 3 weeks ago(apr 30th), but have not posted. My starting weight was 223 lbs. I'm 5'4", age 35, female. as of today I have lost 13 lbs. I work out for 45 mins 6 days a week. Heres to more weight gone.

My goal is 150lbs.

May 15th : 210

may 22nd 206 (getting lazy about exercising, but watching all my calories.

17 lbs to date.