WEIGH IN FOR 5'6"ish 168ish GROUP. New Members WELCOME!

Starting off at 166. That's what the scale said this morning and eventhough I think the scale is a lying bastard, that is the number I am going with for first weigh in.

And my measurements were actually surprising this morning. 38' bust, 32' waist, 41.5 hips. surprising in that, I actually thought they would be higher. Huh. who knew? I mean, still needs work, obviously, but not as much as I thought. I measured arms and thighs too, but I don't remember what it was.

So how's everyone else doing today?

160.6... less than one pound. Im starting to lose my momentum. And this is where I would normally just give up. So after my holidays i'm going to follow a meal plan and wake up extra early to make sure I get my exercises done.

Well from the very beginning of my mini journey I weighed myself with my new Curves scale and I clocked in at 175.6 lbs. This was July 22.

Its now August 22, one month later and I am clocking in at 165.6 lbs. Thats ten pounds lost since I started with a trainer and nutritionist. I have about 5 more weeks to go until my goal date September 27th. Right now I have no idea what I will possibly weigh considering my goal weight was 130 and I just dont see that as logical anymore.....

My breast reduction surgery is October 7th, so I may just be busting my butt up until the day before the sugery to possibly lose a couple more pounds.

I hope everyone else is doing good and I hope every one keeps their head up.....

....because

We can do this!

Yes we can do this!!!  I'm actually weighing in at the same weight as last week.  That's alright, I had pizza last night so I was actually expecting a slight sodium bump up on the scale.  No bump up is always good!!! 

Keep kicking butt this week ladies!!!

Well, I did not weigh at all for one week and I gained 5 pounds. awesome.

I had a really bad week this week food wise. I've been away from home -- I planned 3 mini vacations this week. I didn't count calories and I ate some crap, but I was really good about keeping up with my workouts, though some were lighter than others. I only missed 2 days of workouts out of 8 days. I don't know what the bump could be. I've been stuck between 164 and 170 for about a month now....sigh....but I'm not giving up. Summer is hard. Maybe once the kiddo's back in school and we have a clearer routine, it will be easier. plus, I'm still waiting to see what will happen with coming off of the depo shot. this gain could be pre-getting the big periods back gain....but I don't think most people get full blown periods back right away....who knows...|'ll just keep exercising and be more strict about counting cals.

Good job everyone who's been sticking with it!

Good morning All!! 

So, I am still teetering between 164 and 170. Clocked in at 167.5 this morning. It is exasperating, but I know I will break this plateau soon. I keep increasing my strength training and I can see the change in my build, so I can't be upset. Also, the gazillion opportunities I've had to eat at or around maintenance several times has not helped. And those chances will seriously decrease now because my son is back home so there will be no going out for mommy. This summer was really fun, and I'm glad I had a break from the single mom routine (I mean, I missed the kiddo like crazy, but I personally accomplished a lot of things without him here, so yay) but now I'm ready to get right back on track. No more cheating. I'm staying focused on the strength training, because eventhough I've seen no change in the scale, I have crazy energy and it feels great. I've decided to cut out sugar for awhile as well, because I'm really increasing the protein intake anyway to compliment the strength training, and it may be the bump I need. 

whew. so that's where I am. How is everyone else doing?

Happy Friday!!

Finally the end of August, which seemed to be he most "social" month of the year for me!  I started off the beginning of the month at 163.5 and ended at 163 (some ups and downs in there too).  Not so bad for 2 birthday parties (my 30th= 2 parties, hehe), a huge camping trip, and a trip to Idaho for my brothers wedding (which i had to fit into my bridemaids dress).  Hopefully now that the stress and anxiety of all the parties and that dress are gone I can focus again.  I didn't meet my goal of 159 for the end of the month :( but I am still happy that overall I lost weight.  Does anyone else really like the trend line in the weight log?  I think it is a more accurate representation of weight loss rather than on a day to day or week to week specific number!!  Take care and try to keep up the workouts :)

where's the rest o the gang?

Good Morning,

I anxiously stepped on the scale this morning, feeling lighter, but never really knowing (i'm sure you all understand).  Down 1.5 pounds to 161.5 :) Yeah for me, I hope you all did well too.  See ya next week.

Laura

Hey Naturally, haven't posted in a while. Embarrassed to say that I've not only fallen completely off the wagon, but I haven't even been keeping track of where the wagon is. I'm back up to 179.4! The whole reason I joined this thread was to gravitate to some folks with the same goals and difficulties as me (and you all have been wonderful!) but I can't seem to stay focused for more that a week or two at a time. My kids are back in school so you think that would give me more time to work out and such, but alas it is not to be. As the PTO pres. I've got more on  my plate than I ever imagined, and less time to do it in. I feel completely exhausted all the time. I know exercise would help all that, but I don't have the energy to get there.

OK so woe is poor poor me! Thanks for letting me vent and I'll try to catch that darned wagon!

hey, armywife, don't feel bad. I have actually stayed pretty much on the wagon and have lost pretty much nothing.

but hey, losing nothing is better than gaining something, so jump back on that wagon!!

I, personally, am at wits end and am about to post a new forum topic about it.

CW:167.

Last week: 167.5

start of weigh in (almost 2 months ago): 166.

arg.

Back up to 163 today, damn it.  so is life... looks like i will have to control my weekend now, usually have free days on the weekend to keep my sanity. peace

168 this morning. Been around there for over 2 months. Lame. My measurements have changed though. But again, not much. Lost about an inch and a half everywhere.

Bust: 36.5

waist: 31

hips: 40

arms have NOT changed at all. Still 12.5.

Don't remember thighs, but they have changed. Like 2 inches, I think. Body composition is very different. I'm definitely gaining muscle. But I'm tired of the scale not moving so I think I'm going to shift back to cardio 5x a week and weight training 2x a week. I have been doing the exact opposite: cardio 2x, weights 4x. wanna maintain the muscle, but I gotta start losing again. It's driving me crazy. Plus, still waiting out the depo...I know that crap is still in my system bc I haven't re-started the whole cyclical process, IF you know what I mean...

WE've lost a lot of people in this group. I might repost or something to get some new folks. But keep it up, those who are still following the thread!

Hey ladies....

Well I have good news and bad news....

Good news is that I am weighing in at 162.4 today.... thats about 13 lbs lost from July 22.......... the bad news is...

My surgery got cancelled this morning and I wont be able to reschedule til Monday.... "apparently" my surgeon is going for back surgery himself and wont be back at work til like November 1st....

I guess this gives me right til the end of october to lose more weight... But I was really eager to get it done on Oct 7th...

Being Ive been training 4 nights a week with a trainer and doing cardio 7 days  a week... its been a lot of work and stress..

Being Im not an athelete and Im not a professional and i wasnt in the best shape when I started to begin with, doing as much as Ive been doing is starting to burn me out and Ive been losing my drive and focus and just npt trying very hard with the trainer.....dissapointing both of us...

And now learning about this I am so discouraged...its gonna take some serious fricken strength to fill the void , the gap in October.....I will be going crazy in my mind I know it..

I hope everyone else is doing well......Keep up the good work

TInka,

Hey. It's awesome that you have been doing so well. Burn out is completely understandable. In my opinion, if you are feeling burned out, then by all means, take a break! Especially if you've been working out every day, your body will not hate you if you take a few days off. ACtually, you'll probably come back to your workouts revived and ready to push even harder! I say take a break. And when you do go back to your workouts, change it up. Ask your trainer if you can do some different stuff and change up your cardio. There are a million ways to get your heart rate up. I bet you can find something newly exciting. But whatever you do, don't get so frustrated that you want to stop. you are working your ass off. Literally. And that's awesome! And November will be here before you know it. I know you were ready for the surgery now, but just because it's not happening now doesn't mean it's not happening at all. This summer breezed by me....I feel like if I blink a couple times, it'll be November. Don't let your spirits drop. You are doing great and everything will work itself out.

:)

naturallyd:

...Thank you :)

I was pretty upset this morning...and its no fun when your upset at work ...but that cheered me up a little.

I hear what your saying and I will definately try something new and figure some things out

Hi All,

I am MAJORLY discouraged at myself and decided because a lot of you have similar stats as me - that I could vent =o)

I am 5' 6.5' - and this morning I was 152. I am trying to get down to 145. The window between my current weight and my goal seems to get bigger and bigger. I just cannot close in on this number (145). I realize that a lot of it has to do with my drinking and eating on the weekends. I do great all week at work - but then, friday hits and its a booze and fried food fest.

I abhor my sabotaging myself every weekend. It really discourages me that I know if I just practice a little self control and excersise, that the weight will fly off! When I am good about eating right and being active, I lose real fast.

I just need to get over myself and stop eating and drinking to excess.

Sorry for the rant.

Hey Ladies!

Well it has been a while for me! I have been traveling and working and getting ready for my move from the East Coast to the West Coast! I finally obtained my transfer at my job and I get to be with my busband in 12 days for good!!!!!

As far as the diet goes, I have been eating ok =)

I have not super indulged but I do indulge at times here and there.

I had not weighed myself in about 3 weeks, because honestly I did not care. People's compliments and my clothes basically falling off, were good enough for me... I weighed myself this morning and I am at 146.

I am happy I started dieting again today, so I can lose my last 11 lbs. I want to go 135.

DO not get discouraged Ladies! DOn't wait for Monday what you can start today!

Watch your fluid intake, drink water and only water... forget the diet drinks etc.

Count your calories, and if you need a trainer. My trainer is SUperman!

He is awesome and can get you good prices. If you live in the NJ area. COntact him

201-952-6570 and tell him Elizabeth recommended you... He will give you a great price! He has his own studio, so you dont have to be embarresed about working out in gym with the annoying guys or the skinny minnies next to you!

anyway! Good Luck ladies! Ill be back next week!

Take CAre

BellaEliza~

Can I come play too?
I need a group to be part of.
I know I didn't start in the begining but I'm fairly much on track with you guys.

Stats:
Height: 5'6 1/2
Weight: Current 152.5
Starting Weight: 161.5
Bust: 37"
Waist: 32 1/2"
Hips: 41 1/2"
Goal Weight: 130ish

Stragedy: Too lazy to work out most of the time, but I try. I just got a treadmill for the rec room so maybe. Been changing my eating habits to "healthy" foods versus all that junk I normally eat, and trying not to stuff myself just because I like something.

Yes, welcome! Glad to see the thread still going. I know I still need a lot of support because I am working my ass off with little results and am frustrated by the scale every Friday. And Im here all the time. I have a boring desk job and I always check in on the weekends too. So welcome and good luck.