everyday weigh in group!

Hello, I have been on CC for about 2 and a half years. I've gone up and down on weight, even finally reaching my goal in May! But I have lost track of myself since then, and I want to get back on track TODAY. I've been part of lots of groups and they start out great but then people eventually stop showing up. I know I need more consistent and frequent motivation than that, so for THIS group, I want to check in EVERY DAY. That means a daily weigh in and update on how we're doing, highs and lows, etc. I'm sure there are at least one or two others out there who could use this kind of structure. Can't wait to meet you!

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Monday July 12th-- 142.6 lbs

Where I'm at: After finally FINALLY reaching my goal of 135 in late May, I have really been slacking in every sense so it's no wonder I put 7.6 lbs back on. I know some of it will be water weight cause I've been eating a lot of processed food and not drinking enough water, so hopefully I can drop a few of those pounds fast.

The plan: Today I am going to drink TONS of water and eat only whole foods. Also going to take both dogs on nice long walks and hit the 4 pm weight lifting class which I love. I want to continue this plan through the week... going camping Sunday-Wednesday so I need to lock these new habits in before I'm in the woods with nothing to do but eat and nap.

Hello all! still at 135.7 today. I didn't make chili yet, but I did get some shopping done. Bought a few new fish for the aquarium, and some material to make a flower shaped bean bag for my daughters room. I'm trying to kinda keep busy without over doing it.

There was a light dusting of snow on the ground this morning, it was pretty, but it's all melted off now. I have a feeling it's going to be one of "those" winters. One with LOTS of SNOW! Hopefully I will be feeling good enough to get my snowboard out and enjoy some of it this season.

Happy Wednesday!

Today’s weight 291.00

WOW!! It says I’m down a pound! I live in Australia, it’s getting
warm here and that doesn’t help my constant ability to procrastinate with
proper exercise regimen. I’m getting better though.

Goal for the day: track all calories, walk on treadmill, not snack at work.

Barriers: aversion to exercise!!! Too much Facebook!!!

Thanks everyone for the support and great to read everyone’s
posts.

Hey Ho Nurse- 

Where in Australia do you live?  Good for you -Yipee down a pound. Good for you!

I live in Queensland on the central coast, a town called Bundaberg. I'm actually an American, but moved to Australia about 3 years ago...Spent most of it in Melbourne, but moved up here in May. love it, but miss family & friends. thanks for the suppor mamabear!

Original Post by amielee21:

Hey everyone...  I have been a bit MIA lately because I am in some sort of slump where it seems like I don't care anymore.  I really do care, but I am just having a hard time pushing forward and actually try to lose my weight.  I am just going to kind of sit back the rest of this week and start fresh on Monday.  It is good to see you are all still moving forward and that we have a few new people added to our group.  You all give me so much motivation and accountability that when I am in a stage where I am now, it is hard to post because of the guilt...   UHHHH, oh well...  back at it Monday morning.

That makes two! What do you say we start together on Monday? I've had maintenance kcals plus plus since Friday and I know I need to pull myself together. Haven't weighed in for days either, don't want to, really.

Monday! Fresh start!

@elblume - yeah for happy wedding stuff!

@runyour - personally i try to enjoy every "down" i get, even the ones that i know are just from sodium flush. speaking of which you know with the large jump you had that most of it is water retention, so get out that water jug!  ;o)

@amie & mauri - you're welcome anytime, but why wait till monday?

@pg - don't beat yourself up over one meal. i like your plans to get back on track. you go girl!

@nym - this is my second go around losing weight with cc. first time i did not find the logging to be tedious, but now i do. couldn't say what changed, but i decided to do my best with out logging regularly, just do it when i seem to be having a problem. not logging like a fiend really helps me to feel like this life change thing might really stick this time.

@nurse - is there something you can do while on the treadmill, like watch tv or read a book?

today's weight: 166.0

holding for now. unexpectedly ate out for lunch yesterday and ended up with a different meal than i ordered. thought maybe i didn't read the menu right, so i didn't complain. but that means i didn't get my lunch time veggies in, at least not as many as usual. so between that and the restaurant sodium i'm pleasantly surprised with the lack of gain. also walked the neighborhood wtih hubby after dinner. not much of a walk for me as he is rehabbing his foot but it was better than nothing.

satyrs - an Angry Whopper has jalepeno cheese and hot sauce on it :)  well done on the holding.

ami and mauri - yay for fresh starts!

nurse - well done!

damanda - boy are you keeping busy!

nym - good for you!

pgh -each meal is a new meal....

eeyore........mmmmmm............Outback...... .

mama - you are inspiring

run - the last couple days have been difficult for me too

elblume - how wonderful! 

rancho - back on the down swing!

Still at 159 this morning.  Ate waaaaay too much yesterday.  Worked a 15 hour day and just kept shovelling it in.  Already talked myself out of date bread this morning.  It is going to be a tough day getting it back in control....

197.4 from 198.8.  Yay for water!  Have a great Thu!!!

Up to 217 today but not surprised after yesterday.  I did walk a total of 3 miles  (2 in the morning 1 in the evening) and drank a ton of water trying to wash out all the sodium from the pizza I endulged in.  I wish I could control myself when I get stressed out and emotional.  Food just seems to go into my mouth and its never anything that is good for you.  All I do is feel worse afterwards.

@satyrswoman yes it was just one meal and just gonna learn and do better next time.  thanx for your support :)

Today's goals:  Walk and drink lots of water.  Make better choices in food.

Barrier:  Emotions

138.4 - a little better

@eeyore - that's the way to do it : )

@kari - hmmm...I hate those days when you start off knowing it's not going to be a good one. Try to remember how far you've come. You're in the 50s now, don't lose all the hard work it took to get there.

@satyr - you're probably right about the water retention. I had bootcamp on Tuesday and we did a lot of squats and lunges.  My poor, fat little legs are sooo sore

@mauri and amie - it's okay to take a break.  You'll get back in the swing when you're ready - we'll be here for you.

@satyr - I am a little afraid to step on a scale, so I wanted to try to drop a little weight before I do...  also, I have a really hard time behaving during the weekend, so I didn't want to start toward the end of the week and then get discouraged...

• Day 6 - 10/5/11 - 196.5
• Day 9 - 10/10/11 - 194.5
• Day 10 - 10/11/11 - 195
• Day 11 - 10/12/11 - 194.5
• Day 17 - 10/18/11 - 194.5
• Day 18 - 10/19/11 - 194.5
• Day 24 - 10/25/11 - 194.5
• Day 25 - 10/26/11 - 195.5
• Day 26 - 10/27/11 - 197
• Day 27 - 10/28/11 - 196
• Day 28 - 10/29/11 - 196
• Day 29 - 10/31/11 - 197
• Day 30 - 11/1/11 - 197
• Day 31 - 11/2/11 - 196
• Day 32 - 11/2/11 - 195.3

Well bounced up again today 153.25 ( sigh) Yesterday was an alcohol day and I got into the crackers and cheese. Not a pig out but still my carbs were on the high side 146gr and sodium was 1256mg. Also I cut back on my exercise and did just an hour of NIA yesterday. This morning I have pilates and this afternoon the gym is a must.

Tootles Sarah

135.7 -- at least I'm consistent! Dear Hubby is sick today with strep throat so I just spent the day playing nurse. And trying to keep the kids quiet (pretty much impossible). Not to much else going on. Hope everyone had a good day.

Original Post by maurinah:

Original Post by amielee21:

Hey everyone...  I have been a bit MIA lately because I am in some sort of slump where it seems like I don't care anymore.  I really do care, but I am just having a hard time pushing forward and actually try to lose my weight.  I am just going to kind of sit back the rest of this week and start fresh on Monday.  It is good to see you are all still moving forward and that we have a few new people added to our group.  You all give me so much motivation and accountability that when I am in a stage where I am now, it is hard to post because of the guilt...   UHHHH, oh well...  back at it Monday morning.

That makes two! What do you say we start together on Monday? I've had maintenance kcals plus plus since Friday and I know I need to pull myself together. Haven't weighed in for days either, don't want to, really.

Monday! Fresh start!

Oh boy that sounds like me too! I tried doing on my own but I just can't stay focused and see it through. I guess I'll get on the demon scale tomorrow and see how bad I've made things. 

Well all in all I had a good exercise day. After my pilates class at the college I went back in the late afternoon and did 25min of rowing -190 calories gone. I really notice how much stronger I am becoming on the rowing machine. Then I did 45 min of water jogging-371 cal gone, Water aerobics 60 min 278 cal gone and then 25 min of swimming 203 cal gone. all total I burnt 1,282 cal. I have a calorie deficit of -1273 with all the exercising I did today. I sure do hope I drop down again tomorrow. Not drinking today helps.

Tata, Sarah

All right, weighed in at 141.2. Didn't want to look but couldn't keep myself away either. And it's pretty good, considering. Having a break has been good, I still feel tired but not that sluggish. Walked for three hours yesterday, the weather was very nice and it felt just amazing!

@satyrswoman - I've given myself a longer leash this weekend; that's why Monday sounds better  Only had 1600 kcals yesterday so I've not been such a bad girl after all...

@amielee - Drop the dropping until next week. Unless you go totally overboard you won't gain much anyways   I've had 2000-2400 5 of the last 7 days and maintained just fine. I'm sure you're fine too!

@drayvenn - Don't feed the demon  It's just a tool for watching out for the changing trend. Taking a break is essential when it's needed. I want to get back on track and I'll sit down and plan my meals more thoroughly - that's my plan for getting back.

Have a nice Friday everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!

134 - Whoops!

Can't be lack of exercise, can't be too many calories, so must be the two large glasses of wine.  Just don't seem to be able tolerate any alcohol.  Oh well, life could be a whole lot worse. Today is another day.

Have a good weekend everyone.

@kari - sounds to me like you started off in control yesterday. hope the rest of your day wen well also.

@runyour - bootcamp will do it everytime.

@amie & mauri - see for me i find the end of the week my most encouraging time (usually), because the weekends can be so difficult at least when my weight has come down by friday i feel like i can do this. so for me i would want to weigh in on friday before the difficult weekend to see what would most likely be my low for the week.

@rancho - you go boy!

@georgina - i'm sure you know this but that wine counts in your calories, so maybe you did have too many calories. and of course i think we've all had fluctuations that make no sense. hang in there!

today's weight: 165.0

pleasantly surprised with this number. i've been in munchy mode for a few days and of course the healthy munchies are not the ones calling my name.  :o) this weekend looks to be pretty busy. hope i can keep a handle on the intake. happy friday ya'll!

Well, even with all the poor eating choices and lack of exercise this week I have managed to keep at 159.  Hope all these TOM symptoms go away soon (or at least TOM start!) this limbo area bites.

Have a great weekend all!