Weekly weigh-ins for motivation

Hi! Anyone interested in joining me for a weekly weigh-in and to share your tips to stay motivated and on track each week?  I could use some friends to hold me accountable to my plan. Weigh-ins each Monday. We can start with this basic format and change it up as we go along.  Thanks for joining me!

Starting weight - 182

Current weight - 182

Ideal/Goal weight - 140

Height - 5'6"

Age - 45

Motivation tips/weekly thoughts - This summer was a non-starter because I didn't feel comfortable in a swimsuit, or shorts...or cute summer tops.  Looking forward to looking good for the holidays and to think about next summer.  So far, so good...

Those Oops moments - Thought about having chocolate this evening. Kept it a thought so no oops for me today.  

Cool Beans! Beaded Belle! That is an awesome milestone - thanks for sharing.

Cat

Desertbeau,

Would you mind if I join your weekly weigh in group.  I was doing it with another (very large) group, but I have the toughest time finding that string consistently.  I weigh in each Sunday morning.

Starting (June 30) - 200

Last weigh in (July 19) - 191

Goal (April 2010) - 140

Age - 41

Height - 5'6"

Oops moment - I had a Chili's Fajita Quesadilla last Sunday for lunch.  When I got home and looked it up, it was over 1800 calories.

Motivation or Tip - Weigh everything, looks can be deceiving.

WAY TO GO with those 9 lbs rockenfels...COOL!

Speaking of Quesadillas, I tried the Weight Watchers Smart Ones Fajita Quesadilla and while it's not the same as you would get in a restaruant, dipping them in salsa makes them very appetizing. With all the black beans in there the protein is high so you are not starving an hour or two after you eat one. Two come in a pack and are a total of 440 calories for both. Heck we could eat 4 of those, feel full to the point we might pop and still have 1000 calories to enjoy the rest of the day. 

I'm headed out of town for the funeral of my cousin. There will be food up the wazoo so hopefully I won't have too big of an OOPS while we're there. 

Hi folks!

Starting weight - 192

Current weight - 153

Ideal/Goal weight - 150

Height - 6'"

Age - 47 Male

Motivation tips/weekly thoughts:

I’m hearing all over about people who can’t resist some kind of “goodie”. You know if you eat it, you wear it; it’s just that simple. Got a picture of you that you hate? Stare at it. Got one you like? Stare at that one too. Don’t think you’re giving up something; you’re not. You are only giving up pounds each time you make the right decision.

Going through a rough time? We all are and when it’s over, something will take its place. If you wait for a time when everything is perfect, you’ll be waiting a lone time. My spouse cheated on me, right in front of me. I had used a home equity loan to pay for their new car and credit card debt. I came home from work one day and they were gone, the car and my pets, the house nearly empty. My personal things were gone, down to my new boxer shorts. No note, no call, no reason. My home went into foreclosure. I was surprised, hurt, angry, depressed and clueless. I know now I will never again see the person I slept with for 5 years, went to the zoo, the beach and everywhere with. I was a good man and I never got to say good-bye.

I tell you this because through all this, I ate right, exercised and lost 40 pounds in less than 5 months. Think I felt like going to the gym, walking or riding my bike? Nope, not always, but I did it anyway. Sometimes I’d cry on my way to the room I now rent, trying to figure out why this happened. But, my health and my body were all on me. No one to count on but myself. I estimate I’ve exercised 98 days since March 1; that’s about 34,000 calories. I’m still depressed about it, but better to be 40 pounds lighter and be depressed than to be 40 pounds heavier.

I’m happier now, especially when I look in the mirror. I did it myself, for myself and while it wasn’t a walk in the park, it was possible. You can do it too!

Original Post by beadedbelle:

Speaking of Quesadillas, I tried the Weight Watchers Smart Ones Fajita Quesadilla and while it's not the same as you would get in a restaruant, dipping them in salsa makes them very appetizing. With all the black beans in there the protein is high so you are not starving an hour or two after you eat one. Two come in a pack and are a total of 440 calories for both. Heck we could eat 4 of those, feel full to the point we might pop and still have 1000 calories to enjoy the rest of the day. 

 

Thank you for the kudos!  I'm ashamed to admit it, but I need them.  Also, thanks for the tip for quesadillas.  Fajitas and quesadillas are probably my absolute favorite food.  The WW Smart Ones sounds like a way to indulge without blowing my calorie budget for the day.

Hey Joncj5 I am proud of you I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through but you are an inspiration because you are saying that no matter what happens and no matter how awful things may happen in your life love yourself enough to get healthy, and Jon things will get better but it does take time.

Welcome to those who have just joined our group.  I am so thrilled that we have each other for inspiration, motivation and support.  I would like to personally welcome all who join so bear with my lengthy post.

Sillwatergirl - It's never too late to develop healthy habits. Yep, weigh-ins on Mondays or whatever works best for you.

ariesmom919- I'm going to lose weight so that I can fit in your suitcase and you can take me along on your cruise!  That's a motivator!

Newchris704-"40 is the new30" is enough pressure to get some of us motivated.  Yes, I do the hiding thing with frumpy clothes too.

Catnapster - Sounds like you have a second chance for a healthier life - make the most of it. I hear you with the hairdo and swimming.  My 'do becomes a don't, but it is an excellent start and you are wonderfully lucky to have a supportive boyfriend.

Beadedbelle - Congratulations on a 2.75 pound loss!! Great job! Thanks for the inspirational words and sorry to hear about your cousin. 

Soniadee - I hope you are feeling better.  That's a nasty flue going around the country.  Looking forward to the weekly weigh-in with you.

Yvette120- One day, one pound at a time and you WILL succeed.

Rockenfels - Sunday is fine - it's the action and accountability that is important. Welcome to the weekly weigh-in.

Joncj5 - It is refreshing to hear such encouragement after life deals you such hard blows. Thanks for sharing with us the good, the bad and especially the inspiration.

Glad to have everyone around.  This week is almost through and I know we have all tried our best to eat healthy foods, healthy portions and stay active.  Tomorrow is another day to succeed.

joncj5, while your story is a heartbreaker your determination not to let food be your drug of choice in depressing times is an inspiration to many who will read this thread.

Now let's look at it this way. (the belle's devious mind at work)  As you get buff...also called hotter in your sexy, fit new body your ex will eventually see you and take notice. Especially after the new wears off of the one she left you for and she realizes the grass truly isn't always greener on the other side of the fence. While I don't condone or suggest revenge, imagine how SUUUUWEET it will be to realize she doesn't deserve someone as good as you and you can let her know that in a kind and subtle way. Being able to reject her if she wants you back will be it's own SUUUWEET reward.

YEP, revenge/payback is a dish best served cold  

Can you tell I've been through divorce myself? 

I hope everyone is having a great "losing" week. I can hardly wait to read of your weight loss accomplishments in the coming days. 

Hi everyone,

Got room for one more? I am hoping it is not to late to join? I am just beginning my weight loss goal and as you can see have a long ways to go.

Starting weight - 243

Current weight - 243

Ideal/Goal weight - 180

Height - 5' 9"

Age - 44 - female

Let me Know!

OK, honestly, I don't usually join weigh in strings/threads/clubs, but it sounds like this one might give me the support to actually weigh in...

I am scared of the scale. OK, there I have said it... 

Last summer I lose 14lbs, but in the intervening year my husband lost is job (got another whew!!), my mother died, step children issues, etc. You get the picture so it is all back on... 

So, last time I weighed - which I will weigh in on Sunday morning (tomorrow)

Starting weight: 270 (way back when I really started)

Current weight: 204.5 (based on a few weeks back)

Ideal/Goal weight: 145

Height: 5'4"

Age: 45 - female

I actually will stop loosing weight when I am a size 8 so if it is a pounds more then that is fine... 

I am an emotional eater and a revenge eater... It is so much fun (NOT...)

WOW! You have had quite a year. I hope things are looking up for you and am glad to hear that you are back on.......... I myself am an emotional eater. I am looking forward to hopefully finally finding a solution to my out of control eating and weight gain. Today was my first day and I think I was pretty successful. I used the tools this site provides and I only went over my daily cal intake by 100. Not too bad. I was given an A for nutrition. This website is so awesome, I truly feel like I will be successful this time. My weigh in will be next Saturday.

Best of Luck to You.

CAWilder & Liveforlife...  Welcome to the group. 

CAWilder... I can relate to the newness of not joining in on blogs, strings, and what not.  I never have posted anything before now, but it really helps.  I have never stuck with a diet for more than a week before CC, and I have just completed my 4th week of my new lifestyle.  Honestly, reading through everyone's encouragement and frustrations, as well as writing down my own has been very therapeautic in this process.  I truly owe my ability to stay with it to this on-line note passing.

Liveforlive... Great job between only 100 over the target and an "A" nutrional grade.  I find that the food log and nutritional analysis are a great way to keep me focused as well as helps me determine what I need to change for the following day.  I've been over by 200 calories per day all week, but it's okay, I'm still on the deficit side of the equation, I just might not have lost as much this week as would have been possible.  Next week, I'll refocus and do a little better.

Rockenfels.....I am sure you will do just fine, as you pointed out "you are still on the deficit side of the equation". That's a great place to be. I can only imagine how many cals I consumed daily prior to joining this site. Now when I go out to dinner I can pre-plan what to order to keep within my cal intake for the day.........these tools are GREAT!

Keep up the GOOD WORK!

WEEKLY WEIGH IN

Start (June 30) - 200 lbs

Last week (July 19) - 191 lbs

Current week (July 26) - 188 lbs (12 lbs down, & 48 lbs to go)

Goal (April 2010) - 140 lbs

Oops Moment - No one thing, I just ran about 200 over my target every day.  Although I still lost 3 lbs this week, I think my activity was up quite a bit this week as well.  I need to focus on improving my nutrional balance (the first 3 weeks, I earned A/B, this week was more of a B/C from a nutritional perspective). 

Motivation - Since I work out in the morning, any time I wanted to over indulge, I would think, I dragged my carcas out of bed at 4:30 am and worked out for an hour, I'm definitely not going to blow that hour of work with a 2 minute indulgence.

3 pounds....WOO HOO!!!

I love this, I'm definitely not going to blow that hour of work with a 2 minute indulgence. That's something to remember when temptation beats at the door.

HAVE A GREAT LOSING WEEK EVERYONE!!  

Hi guys,

I will use this forum keep me on track and be motivated

Starting weight - 144.4

Current weight - 144.4

Ideal/Goal weight - 138

Height - 5'5"

Age - 43

Diet Plan: 20-40-40

Challenge Food: Chocolates and Vegetables

Exercise: Weight Training - Moderate to Intense (30min) 3xweekly

BUSTED! My boyfriend took me on our first mini-vacation this week.... ate the homemade ice cream at the lodge...but I am back on "the program" today. Will work extra hard in my aquatics class even if it "wrecks my hair" I'll look forward to hearing everyone's good reports this morning for motivation!

Hi all fellow crusaders...

Starting weight 160

current weight 158

First weekly weigh in 27th July 2009-- 157

goal weight 132 By (march 2010)

height 5' age 42

We will need to build a format to announce weigh ins...

could not go to the gym for the last 3 days as travelling, but back in the saddle since today....yeah new goal of 1 pound a week.

Cheers Abi

starting weight 175

current weight 176

1st weekly weigh in 27 July 2009 = 176

goal weight 135 by 1 May 2010

height 5' 2"

age 48.5

Congrats to everyone for their progress!  Progress does seem slow sometimes, but we'll get there.  Here's my Week 1 Result:

Starting Weight 139

Current Weight 137.4

Goal weight 125

Height 5' 5"

Biggest weakness this past week...enjoyed summer vodka tonics.  90 calories is too much for tonic...so have to switch to crystal light or something else.  I've been doing well with my daily calories log.  I missed a few days of exercise and also missed my target calorie count a couple of days...so that is a good lesson that if I want to make more progress, I've got to be more diligent.  Still, it's a process!  Yay me!  Hope you all had and will have a great week.

P.S. Traveling for work this week...that will be an interesting challenge.