Well, it was directly after a 3 pund gain since starting, so it is one pound down only. Still happy with that though!
Down a pound is still great!
QOTD: I am proud that I lost 6lbs last week and that I am still here! I joined another weight loss thread a few weeks ago but got disappointed when I realized my scale was broken and I actually weighed more than I thought so I gave up. But i went out and bought a new scale and joined here. Funny thing is that the amount I was off was the amount that I lost last week, ill take that as a sign I'm in the right place lol.
You are right! It was a sign from above!
I have struggled with not eating enough calories. I usually have around 200-400 left after dinner but I don't know what to eat. I don't want to eat things that aren't good for me just to fill up my calories and I don't want to eat larger quantities when I am already full. Guess I have to put more thought into my meals. I am also procrastinating on exercising. I feel so tired all the time for the past couple of months. But I am hopeful that exercising will help give me more energy!!!
Positive: my husband is impressed with how great I've been doing and wants to join me!!! So much easier when there is someone at home supporting you.
I agree.... support is crucial! and exercise will help with the energy level.
If you need a healthy higher calorie snack, try eating nuts or nut butters. It will be easy to get in those calories!
Another marathon week-end person running through and waving!
I am reading along and inspired by all of you. Congrats to the losers and hang in there to anyone who didn't like the number on the scale.
I'll try to post a picture or two of the WISH festivities if I can figure out how to do that from my phone.
Best of luck!!! You are gonna rock the run! Can't wait to see pictures!!
And I realize that I forgot to post something positive when I answered the QOTD earlier, so I will add it now.
I am so proud of myself as I just got back from a 40 minute run in the rain! I was so bummed when I got off work and realized it was raining as I really had planned on a run today. And then I was inspired by all the people in this thread who managed to get their exercise in despite set backs that I decided to just try how far I would get running in the rain. I run 10 minute rounds around the streets at home if I have to run in the dark and so could have easily stopped earlier. But I complete the planned four rounds. Got really wet but thanks to the modern running gear it did keep me nice and warm.
Hope my story can help and inspire someone else to go out there as well!
Thanks to everyone who inspired me!!!
Running in the rain is WONDERFUL! I am so impressed that you completed your total planned run!
I am most proud of myself for actually stepping up to do this challenge, and the fact that I am really trying my best to follow through on this. I have struggled with wanting everything that is bad for me. We live with my in-laws and they, as well as my DH, can eat whatever they want. It is hard when they are eating ice cream and you are sitting there eating grapes.
Something positive is that last night they ordered pizza for dinner, and my DH who is a wonderful support texted me and gave me a heads up. When I got home I took my WW calculator to the freezer with me and decided on some frozen corn dogs that were super yummy!
Nice of DH to give you a heads up and glad you were able to find something else yummy but OP.
I'm in a similar boat - it's so frustrating, isn't it?! I've gotten more strict about my eating the past few weeks, but zero weight loss. I have been counting calories, so maybe it's muscle, maybe I went too low on calories, who knows. I am trying not to worry about it until I get back from the marathon/vacation.
I am most proud this week that I have stayed within my calorie goals every day. I have struggled with accepting my current weight as far as my appearance goes. I don't like the way I look in photos unless I'm at my goal weight - which is kind of silly since I'm only about 6-7 pounds above my goal.
Something positive - I realized that part of why I felt so frumpy in holiday photos is because my bras are shot - I bought some new ones yesterday. Yay!
Get those girls into a new holder!
I saw a photo of myself in a kayak wearing a very unsupportive swim suit this past summer and it was
I need to get some REAL bras sewn into my suits! Things are heading too far south for comfort! Where did you find new bras? I stick with VS.... pricey but good fit.
My positive for the day:
I haven't killed my husband yet. But the night is young, I might need some DIS bail money.
Back, to cleaning my disaster area I like to call a bedroom. Carry on!
Oh my! So sorry things aren't going well. I have days like that as well. Those are the days that I am grateful that I need to be away from home as much as I am!!
to you!
Thank you so much to
Pamela for taking over a day early for me! You all deserve to have a coach with her head in the game, and I am a little distracted!
I love reading everyone's positives for the day and I hope you will keep doing that for the month of January.
I am excited, nervous, terrified, etc. If you can think of an emotion I have probably been through it this week. I keep thinking--26 miles is a really, really, long way.
I hope everyone has a great week. I will be back sometime mid week next week. My pm box is pretty empty so there should be no problems with sending in weight updates this week.
Have a super week! Good luck to everyone who is running this weekend!
Have a wonderful, fun, exciting, successful run!! And that "successful" can be WHATEVER you deem it to be.... a best time or just completing! We will miss you!
Good luck to anyone running this weekend.
One of my students told me he is going to DW this weekend because his mom is running in thehalf. He told me about a year and a half ago she had a heart transplant. I told him he better cheer pretty hard for her.
Can't beat that for motivation!
MaryPoppins;47128014 said:
I am proud of the fact I am back on track again ... with food and exercise. I am struggling with seeing movement on the scale .... I was down 3 pounds and the next day I am up 3 pounds. UGH!
Great job staying OP.
Hey Pam ..... I REALLY enjoyed it. It has been years since I took a class ... and it all comes back. I struggled to switch from song to song since they were all new to me. But the basic moves were all there. I actually found that since I have been running, the cardio. wasn't that hard. Now the strength part was a bit challenging. I am actually thinking of going to the 2 classes a week that work on body shaping and then running the other days.
Sounds like so much fun!R
Hi! I bought the Groupon. I checked the site for you and they are no longer offering it. I bought it at the beginning of December and I had until February to start using it. (It is good until July.) It was a really good deal ... 30 classes for 89.00. I am sorry they are not longer offering it.
Groupons are great, as long as you really use them! We had to throw away TWO for paintball after DS won a season's pass and no longer needed them. They expired before we thought about selling them or giving them away.
Hi everyone!
Bananas here, getting ready to go to WDW for marathon weekend! Aaaahhhh! My first ever half, and the butterflies are in full force, but I don't think I can be any more ready than I am. I can't wait!
QOTD: I'm most proud of today's WW weigh-in - my January lifetime weigh-in was within range! December was rough, and I was out of the WW maintenance range and had to pay. That was motivating. This week, I struggled with last-minute meal plan changes that threw me off a bit. Mostly one big Thai food indulgence...and McDonald's tonight. I think it's evening out, but I'd rather stick to my plan!
Positive: I had a somewhat unexpected job interview today for a position at my current employer that went *extremely* well. But I looked at the big picture and decided it would take too much away from my work-life balance, especially time with the girls, and I opted out when it was clear what the job required and that I was going to be a top candidate. Regardless, though, this was very affirming and a huge boost to my job confidence! My jobs have shifted with this employer over the past 11 years, but in a way that hasn't required interviews...this was my first job interview in almost 12 years!
Okay, back to the piles of laundry, packing, double- and triple-checking my stuff as we get ready to leave crazy early Thursday morning. My DMIL arrives tomorrow to stay with the girls...time to run! Let's rock this thing, runners!
XOXO
Liz
Nice job with the interview, even if you decided you didn't want the job.
Best of luck with your RUN! Make us proud.... I'm sure you will. I'm already proud of ALL of our runners!!
I dont, maybe i should? !
Personally, I am a HUGE advocate of tracking foods. Maybe it is something you should think about.
Good morning losers!
Had a few min before work so figured I'd pop in and try to get more involved. I do track my food, and have for the past week. Last year, I'd start tracking again, and didn't stick with it for more than a day or two. I know it is a key element for me to lose the weight, and I plan to do it long term. I'm going to ww meetings and my meeting is tonight. I'm excited for it. I am using the paper trackers I get at the meetings, though I do the monthly pass and have access to etooles, but am not on the computer much during the day, so it's easier for me to write it.
I had a good week, and my worst day, I ate 3 of the raspberry chocolate ww bars, but wrote each one down as I did it, and that was that. I had the points. I know if I'm not writing things down, I eat way more. And it's not like anyone but me sees what I"m writing, but I guess I don't want to see proof that I've eaten a big bag of chips, or 3 bowls of ice cream.
It feels good to feel in control again, and I am feeling pumped to lose this weight once and for all. I"ll be 49 next month, so I'm going to end my fat forties, and enter the fit fifties next year.
Thank you for coaching last week, Rose. Have a magical trip!!
Thank you Pamela for coaching this week.
Have a great day everyone!!
I love the idea of the "Fit Fifties". I'm heading that way myself! I'll be glad to join you!
Happy to hear you are excited about WW again!
I've been pretty diligent since November with counting everything that goes in my mouth. I use MFP because it is so easy to use and plus I just love that I can barcode scan stuff in. I definitely can see me keeping it up. I usually know in advance what I"m going to eat throughout the day and I key it all in at one time. That also keeps me honest and I tend to stay away from mindless snacking since I have not entered it in MFP!
If anyone wants to add me as a friend there, I'm geauxgirl42
Great that you found a tracking plan that works for you!
I use MFP, it's so easy to use! I just wish it was more generous with the calories
I tend to go over most days. I'm still trying to figure out how to eat only 1200 calories a day and NOT be starving!
Good luck to all the runners this weekend !!!!
~melinda
The key is VEGETABLES! Lots of volume for little calories!!
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Okay friends.... caught up to here! Students are heading in NOW, so I must dash, but I'll be back later when they go to Music! TTYL..............P
And of course, being the BEST mother in the world, I offered to make cookies for DD to bring to the swim team pasta supper tonight.... but being the BUSIEST mother (in my house, at least), I didn't have time (unless I wanted to get even LESS sleep last night), so I have to head to the bakery after school to spend my hard-earned money on some cookies. Oh well.... I hate baking anyhow! 
I am struggling getting back into the exercise routine. Being sick for a week really wiped me out & I really enjoyed my time with DH and my boys. It's hard to leave to go to the gym sometimes when they are having a good time at home & I want to join in.
That's awesome! Tracking is harder when you know you went a little overboard, but it definitely helps with staying accountable.
I got my bachelors in History before I went to Pharm school (i know, weird segway) and if I had put my foot down, I would have gone the masters/PhD track.
Had some of the chocolate from the dreaded treat closet at school. I really need to get someone to shoot rubber bands at me or something every time I am tempted. I have been resisting the big bag of chips that is on the lunch table at all times.
