Watch Out People !! ~ BEWARE ~ Slim Mojito Monkey Partying People In Progress !!

[DisneyAprilFool]

Added And I've made this one so it's just from the beginning of OUR challenge! (Too bad the Disboards don't have their own ticker system- that'd be cute!)

Oh yeah- and someone suggested taping yourself and I TOTALLY agree now! Because my arms have lost 0.5 inches and my tummy has lost like 2 inches. I've never taped before, so I could be a bit wrong- but I figure it can't hurt! It's even more inspiring to think I've lost weight off of my HUGE stomach (this past year- literally, I've had two or three people SERIOUSLY think I'm pregnant- OY!- that hurts! Of course, it didn't inspire me to lose anymore weight- it made me go EAT something greasy instead!)

 

[keliblue]

Pru... You crack me up I too am an emotional eater.. I got on the scale this morning and only saw a 1 pound drop In my mind that wasn't good enough so the first thing I wanted to do was hit McDonald for 2 sausage mcmuffins on the way to work . Thank goodness I talked myself out of it (although i had to take the long way to work so I wouldn't drive past McD's ) I am soooooooo weak

 

[Patsfan7]

Hi everyone!

I had a drop on the scale, but that is just how it always is for me... a gigantic (to me) drop the first week or two, and then NOTHING... so, that's when I usually give up. So, keep me on track PLEASE! My ticker shows total weight loss since March....FYI...again, if everyone is going to do the ticker from the day we started this Mojito Madness, I can make another one for the DIS, but I really need to see the improvement to keep motivated! Ticker Factory has this thing where you can see a graph of your progress. it is so motivational, and I need to see the total loss to really see any drop on the graph....

Oh, and I also changed my ticker to show what I REALLY would LOVE to lose. Before, I had my goal at 160...because I wouldn't be sad with that result... but you know what, since I am on this ride with you all, I am going to put in 125 for a goal...hey, why the heck not? You guys are SO MOTIVATIONAL!!! Especially my cheerleader and coach!

 

[becky_AK]

Good morning all~Well, only a 1 pound drop, but it's better then nothing right

Hope everyone else is having a great day so far. It's Friday!!!

 

[DisneyAprilFool]

For those who dropped a pound- or even less- go to your kitchen and pick up a product that represents THAT weight. Then think of what it's been doing to your heart, your knees, your back! It's GONE! So 1/2 pound, 1 pound- that's GREAT!

For those of you who haven't seen the scale move yet- grab out your tape measurers and get your arms, your bust, your waist, your tummy, measurements TODAY so next Friday- when you see the scale drop, you'll ALSO see the inches come off! (And even if the scale doesn't move- I bet you'll still lose on the tape measurer!)

I'm in this for real this time- not for all of the soft sserve in the world, but because I have a great group of gals losing with me

 

[keliblue]

Hi everyone!

I had a drop on the scale, but that is just how it always is for me... a gigantic (to me) drop the first week or two, and then NOTHING... so, that's when I usually give up. So, keep me on track PLEASE! My ticker shows total weight loss since March....FYI...again, if everyone is going to do the ticker from the day we started this Mojito Madness, I can make another one for the DIS, but I really need to see the improvement to keep motivated! Ticker Factory has this thing where you can see a graph of your progress. it is so motivational, and I need to see the total loss to really see any drop on the graph....

Oh, and I also changed my ticker to show what I REALLY would LOVE to lose. Before, I had my goal at 160...because I wouldn't be sad with that result... but you know what, since I am on this ride with you all, I am going to put in 125 for a goal...hey, why the heck not? You guys are SO MOTIVATIONAL!!! Especially my cheerleader and coach!

I hear where you are coming from Keep your ticker the way that makes YOU the most motivated.. actually, you have given me hope... and someone to catch up to . I am setting my goal at 30 pounds because to me that is doable I need to loose 60 lbs. or more.. but I need to take baby steps or the whole thing is overwhelming and I fall off the scale.. so to speak

 

[Msslaydbug]

GREAT Job everyone !!

Fot hose that didn't lose - please remember that sometimes it can take a week or more for the scale to show your efforts. I have been following WW since the beginning of April so my scale is probably just moving because of what I ate and excersized last week !!

I lost 2.6 this week I have been losing only about 1 pound a week so I will take a slightly bigger number I really think it is because I am trying to be more active.

Let's keep it up ladies !! I have done better this week than I have in awhile and I truly thinks it's because we are all here for support !!

 

[Msslaydbug]

Question of the Day​

What are your goals for next week ?

 

[Msslaydbug]

My goals for next week

1. Drink more water - everyday - even on the weekend
2. Plan out my meals ahead of time so I don't find myself throwing just anything in my mouth !!
3. Do some kind of excersize every day
4. Check in here daily and encourage others !

 

[Msslaydbug]

What do you Mean you "Only" Lost 1 Pound ?
Hello, do you know me?
If you don't you should. I'm a pound of fat, and I'm the happiest pound of fat that you would ever want to meet.
Want to know why?
It's because no one ever wants to lose me; I'm Only One Pound, just a pound. Everyone wants to lose three pounds, five pounds or fifteen pounds, but never only one, so I just stick around and happily keep you fat.
Then I add to myself ever so slyly so that you never seem to notice it, that is until I've grown to ten, twenty or even more pounds in weight . Yes, it's fun being Only One Pound of fat , left to do as I please.
So, when you weigh in, keep right on saying "Oh, I only lost one pound." ( as if that were such a terrible thing!)
For you see, if you do this you'll encourage others to keep me around because they will think I'm not worth losing.
And I love being around you - your arms, your legs, your chin, your hips and every part of you. Happy Days!! After all, I'm Only One Pound of fat!!!

 

[keliblue]

What do you Mean you "Only" Lost 1 Pound ?
Hello, do you know me?
If you don't you should. I'm a pound of fat, and I'm the happiest pound of fat that you would ever want to meet.
Want to know why?
It's because no one ever wants to lose me; I'm Only One Pound, just a pound. Everyone wants to lose three pounds, five pounds or fifteen pounds, but never only one, so I just stick around and happily keep you fat.
Then I add to myself ever so slyly so that you never seem to notice it, that is until I've grown to ten, twenty or even more pounds in weight . Yes, it's fun being Only One Pound of fat , left to do as I please.
So, when you weigh in, keep right on saying "Oh, I only lost one pound." ( as if that were such a terrible thing!)
For you see, if you do this you'll encourage others to keep me around because they will think I'm not worth losing.
And I love being around you - your arms, your legs, your chin, your hips and every part of you. Happy Days!! After all, I'm Only One Pound of fat!!!

O.K you just made me suck diet coke up my nose I get your drift sister

I lost 1 pound this week and I am PROUD !!! if I can do that EVERY week from now till my trip I will be down 20 pounds.. Yahoooooo !!!!

 

[CathrynRose]

Oh yeah- and someone suggested taping yourself and I TOTALLY agree now! Because my arms have lost 0.5 inches and my tummy has lost like 2 inches. I've never taped before, so I could be a bit wrong- but I figure it can't hurt! It's even more inspiring to think I've lost weight off of my HUGE stomach (this past year- literally, I've had two or three people SERIOUSLY think I'm pregnant- OY!- that hurts! Of course, it didn't inspire me to lose anymore weight- it made me go EAT something greasy instead!)

That was me, and Im telling you guys, when the scale stops moving, and it will... you'll staul as your weight adjusts and body compostition moves around... and youll get frustrated, BUT if you MEASURE yourself, youll stay motivated.

MEASURE NOW!

 

[irishbosoxfan]

It's been a good week--hell on my kids I'm sure but still a good week!!

I quit smoking,started my diet and got my period--I feel bad for my girls.

I didn't weigh myself because I would be upset--I always put on about 6lbs during this time so to keep myself happy no scale till next week when it would be a true representation.

Good luck to all!

 

[WDW1st-timers]

Okay I'm so far behind on this thread that it's not funny.

First off as to Fridays weigh in I haven't lost anything yet. I must be saving it up for next weeks weigh in. I would of thought that I would of lost at least a pound. Hmmmmmmmmm oh well... I tried.

Next I didn't have a chance to answer yesterdays question on who I am.

Well my name is Lannah and I live in Ontario, Canada. I'm 34, 35 hmmmmmm hang on have to figure it out.... Okay I'm 34 going to be 35. My hubby is 40 and we have been married for going on 12 years and been together for 18 years. He was my high school sweetheart. He was done high school and I was just starting when I met him. Anyways we have 3 gorgous girls. Shelby is 9, Dakoda is 7 and Kendyll is 8 months. BTW-there is no way in "H" that I'm having another baby. I was fine pregnant, and I'm fine watching them after....it's that damn delivery of them.

As for work I have my own bussiness; I run a 24 hour daycare. There are days where i'm watching 10 to 14 kids a day. Not all at once....but there are times where they are dropped off at 4 in the morning and I watch them till 10 at night. Today is a better day for me....I have a 8 month old, 11 month old, a 18 month old, and two 4 year olds to watch today. I should be done by 6 today.

I'm thinking that alot of my weight is from having kids and not being as active. I find it easier to grab some junk food to eat then to make something healthy to eat. It's hard when I'm watching kids all day...I don't have a chance to have some one else look after the kids while I get quality time in for myself. So now I'm trying to get up and be more active and start cutting out the junk.

Anyways...thanks for the support and I wish you all well. Plus I cant wait to meet most of you guys in Disney.

 

[dreamergirl78]

Good morning all.
Sorry I was MIA this morning. A friend of mine needed a shoulder, so I was with her.
I didn't lose, I actually GAINED 3 pounds. So if you didn't lose or only lost 1 pound, BE THANKFUL!!! I have not given up though. I know that my body is probably in shock from all of the changes. It will happen, it just may take longer.

My goals for next week are:
1) Continue to move everyday. Even if it is only for 20 minutes or so.
2) Be aware of what I am putting in my mouth. Keeping a log is helping.
3) Continue to be here for my fellow MM's when they need me.
4) Stay focused on my ultimate goal.

 

[Msslaydbug]

OK guys -

I have been thinking about the actual contest portion of the contest. We had originally said we would all contribute $5 and the person who wins the highest percentage by August 31st will win the entire pot.

We have 17 members (not sure if they will all be contributing though)
I was also wanted to run by you doing $10 instead of $5 but again since I am not eligible only coordinating I will leave this up to the majority vote. we can collect it either via Paypal or you can send me a check or well concealed cash !

If all 17 people contribute $5 we will have $85 and if we all contribute $10 we will have $170

I would really like to split the final prize between the top 3 and have possibly a few mini challenges along the way.

Example :

If we collect $10 from every participating member we will have $170.
The first $100 will be the official price - everything on top of that will be for the mini challenges

Top Loser will win $50 (1/2 of the $100 prize)
2nd Place Loser will win 30% of the second half of the money $30
3rd Place Loser will win 20% of the second half of the money $20
Total $100

Mini Challenges ( 1 per month May, June, July, and August) (prizes will be divided evenly between any $$ over $100). Maybe we can brainstorm on ideas but maybe they can be things such as exercise challenge (set a goal and keep track of it), most weight (yes-weight not percentage)lost in a month, group vote on who was most encouraging that month, ect. Each winner of that month would receive a $20 prize.

All prizes will be in the form of Disney gift cards - no cash ! They are good at all the resorts and theme parks !

Let me know your ideas and what you think. Please feel free to PM with your ideas, questions, or concerns.

 

[becky_AK]

What do you Mean you "Only" Lost 1 Pound ?
Hello, do you know me?
If you don't you should. I'm a pound of fat, and I'm the happiest pound of fat that you would ever want to meet.
Want to know why?
It's because no one ever wants to lose me; I'm Only One Pound, just a pound. Everyone wants to lose three pounds, five pounds or fifteen pounds, but never only one, so I just stick around and happily keep you fat.
Then I add to myself ever so slyly so that you never seem to notice it, that is until I've grown to ten, twenty or even more pounds in weight . Yes, it's fun being Only One Pound of fat , left to do as I please.
So, when you weigh in, keep right on saying "Oh, I only lost one pound." ( as if that were such a terrible thing!)
For you see, if you do this you'll encourage others to keep me around because they will think I'm not worth losing.
And I love being around you - your arms, your legs, your chin, your hips and every part of you. Happy Days!! After all, I'm Only One Pound of fat!!!

I love this post. It is actually really funny & pertains to me because I think my exact words were "I only lost 1 pound this week"

 

[becky_AK]

My goals for next week:
1~Drink water! I never seem to choose water & I always resort to Diet Coke instead.
2~Keep records of everything I eat...I always start a journal & stop after 2 days LOL
3~Exercise everyday
4~Keep my head up & stay motivated even when I'm feeling motivated & frustrated
5~Continue to check in to this thread multiple times each day because I think it helps keep me on track & it's nice to "talk" with everyone about what we are experiencing.

Good job last week everyone & let's keep working towards our goals!!

 

[CathrynRose]

Can I give another handy tip for non-water drinkers/soda junkies....like myself.

I know water is best for you, but Ice Tea is better then soda....

Get yourself an Ice Tea maker - theyre like $15 and wonderful! And make a perfect [pitcher of ice tea.... and you can get so many flavors of tea now.

You can totally take in enough liquids if you suck the tea down all day.

 

[Patsfan7]

Goals for the week:

1. Start to do some sort of excercise. I would love to whip out my FIRM videos and STEP that I HAD to have, and witched and moaned about for months, then finally got it and have NEVER used it!

2. Post on this thread daily. I think I have been, but I want to be of assistance to anyone who needs a push!

3. Find something motivational to post! I love all of your posts with poems or sentiments to follow, and I need to find something to share with all of you!

4. Lose 2 pounds.