WISH Check-In Week of 5/3

[John In Illinois]

Jiminy is out of town, and she asked me to start this week's Check-In thread.

Well, let's hear about your ups, your downs, and your "in-betweens".

I weigh in tomorrow, and I will let you know what my week was like then. After completing the Alex Challenge last week, I am not sure if I am simply going to maintain or what. Time will tell. Now it's "time" for YOU to tell!

 

[glo]

Good luck checking in everyone!!! I can't wait to see everyone's results...Maybe this will be the week for the 20 pound clippie...I know I am real close, but TOM is about to hit so I am looking on the bright side, and not expecting much!!! I weigh in on Wednesday so we shall see. Good luck everyone...let's all do one more crunch...one more mile or even one more glass of water eachday....every little bit counts

 

[Kelsie]

It's a great day!! I started the 'Alex Challenge' 12 days ago. During the official challenge week, I was able to lose 4 pounds but the good news is my cycle started on the same day the challenge ended so, I knew I had lost more than 4 pounds.

Since the challenge started, I've lost 7 pounds in 12 days! I'm at 19 pounds and almost a new clipart.

Although I haven't officially been on the challenge this week, I have incorporated a lot of it's principals and didn't go nuts on the 'fakey' foods. I added a few veggies and a low-carb tortilla a day but, have stuck mostly to the basics. I only have 6 pounds left until my first goal of 25 pounds by May 23rd. I just might make it!!

I would also like to personally thank Alex and my PM Buddy! Without the Alex challenge, I never would be where I am today (even though he won't be placing the clipart for me) Thank you my friend. And, my PM Buddy keeps me honest and motivated (although he is a bit irrating at times ((hugs)).

I can't thank all of you enough for the motivation and support. For the first time in a long time, I am feeling better about myself and am confident I'll reach my goal.

Good luck everyone, I can't wait to read about your success.

 

[Meriweather]

Great going Kelsie!!

Okay, my first check in
I weigh in on Saturdays because the weekend isn't always kind
I had a pretty good week. DH being out of town helped a lot. Only one really bad day....when DS came to visit and insisted on finger foods for a movie night.

So......total this week lost was 2.5 pounds!

I was hoping for more but I will take this

Good luck everybody!

 

[TeresaNJ]

I weigh in on Monday, but I'm won't be surprised if I haven't lost anything. I'll be surprised if I actually didn't gain. I was so bad this week in the fact that I didn't know which diet I wanted to stick to. Some days I did Atkins, some days I counted points from WW, some days I did a modified Atkins. Yesterday I totally blew it as I ate CARBS all day. I had a SlimFast shake for breakfast, a BIG salt bagel with cream cheese for lunch, and then I had Chinese food for dinner, including a half an eggroll, a small scoop of white rice, and shrimp with skinny noodles, plus a piece of Chinese pizza, and two steamed dumplings!! If that wasn't bad enough, DH showed me an advertisement for these cute ice cream bowls in the Cooking.com catalog, and in the picture were ice cream sandwiches made with waffles. Well, of course, I started craving them, and at 10pm, DH went to the store and bought Breyer's vanilla ice cream, my favorite, and waffles, and came home and made us each one sprinkled with powdered sugar. I have to say that it tasted "heavenly", I don't remember when I had ice cream last, and, of course, my rationale was that starting today I was going to be "REALLY" good. So now I've accepted Alex's weight loss challenge, and I am going to stick to it if it's the last thing I do!!! With all your help and support of course.

 

[KayleeUK]

I only lost 1/2lb this week

 

[KathyTX]

The weigh in fairies were very kind this morning.

Let's see.... today's weight is 189.5... WISH starting weight 219.5 ... okay, carry the one, and that means a total loss so far of, um, let's see....... can it be? Yes, it is!!! 30 pounds !!!!

I can't believe it! My pants are all baggy in the seat and thighs! I'm beginning to recognize where my waist is! My knees aren't sore all the time! I don't have to stop to rest after I climb the stairs!

I feel like I've dropped from the category where I think I'm "fat" to where I just consider myself "large". I can't express how hopeful and happy this makes me feel.

People are noticing- friends, my mom, coworkers, my boss have all commented on the loss, so I know it's visible and that just motivates me to keep it up.

I've got to run try on my new clippie now. This is the one I've really been coveting for a long time, and it feels incredible to be able to claim it for my very own!!!

There's one thing I want to share with all my loser friends: This is a JOURNEY, not an instant-fix quest we're on. There have been weeks when I've seen 2-3 pound losses, and there have been weeks when the scales have not moved at all. Most weeks have shown modest but steady losses, frequently less than 1 pound. Celebrate every little loss, even the tiniest ones. They add up!!

Do not try to measure your success by any single weigh-in, or even by a group of several. Just keep following your chosen program, get the exercise you need and drink your water, and KEEP AT IT. Try to be consistent, and you will see results. I promise!!!

 

[Meriweather]

Wow!! Kathy......that's awesome!!
Congratulations!!

I'm going to keep plugging away. I want new clothes!! And I refuse to buy any until they are in a smaller size!!

 

[glo]

Kathy...just running out to the gym right now...but I had to stop and say CONGRATS!!!!!! I am so proud of you!!!! We want to see a picture

 

[Luvinit]

Kathy!!!!..WTG!!! Your 30lb clippie looks absoultely as beautiful as YOU!!! Congratulations!!!

I won't be weighing in until Wed. Hopefully I will have lost 3 more lbs and I can claim my 10 lb clippie...but That might take an act of God!!! LOL

Tracy

 

[NancyK]

Way to go Kelsie and Meriweather!
Kaylee - don't say "only" a 1/2 pound. You lost weight - that's terrific.
KathyTX - you look great in your new clippie. Congratulations on this new milestone.

 

[FergieTCat]

As of my WW weigh in this morning, I lost 26 pounds (still beaming over that!) I realized since last summer I lost 45 pounds! I never thought I could do that.

Thanking everyone for their support (especially you, Holly!!)

 

[John In Illinois]

Originally posted by Kelsie

I would also like to personally thank Alex and my PM Buddy! Without the Alex challenge, I never would be where I am today (even though he won't be placing the clipart for me) Thank you my friend. And, my PM Buddy keeps me honest and motivated (although he is a bit irrating at times ((hugs)).

Somehow I feel like I have been insulted?? LOL



You are doing SO well Kelsie!!!

 

[geetey]

Originally posted by KathyTX
There's one thing I want to share with all my loser friends: This is a JOURNEY, not an instant-fix quest we're on. There have been weeks when I've seen 2-3 pound losses, and there have been weeks when the scales have not moved at all. Most weeks have shown modest but steady losses, frequently less than 1 pound. Celebrate every little loss, even the tiniest ones. They add up!!

Do not try to measure your success by any single weigh-in, or even by a group of several. Just keep following your chosen program, get the exercise you need and drink your water, and KEEP AT IT. Try to be consistent, and you will see results. I promise!!!

BRAVO!!! Well Said!!! Thanks for being the inspiration that you are, Kathy!!

 

[tiggerlover]

Good Morning WISHers!!! Not my official weigh-in day yet, but I like to check in every now and then because this thread gets so long.

Kelsie: Bouncing with joy for you, that is fabulous, you really are making progress. In no time you will be wearing that 20# clippie!!! It is amazing what a little motivation will do.

Nancy: 2.5 pounds is wonderful!!! When you consider some of us only lose 1/4 to a half pound some weeks 2.5 pounds is a huge loss, congratulations!

Kaylee: 1/2 pound lost is 1/2 less to go until your goal. Congratulations.

KathyTX : Your new clippie looks beautiful! Congratulations on your hard work.

FergieTCat: 45 pounds, WOW! Congrats.

Keep up the great work everyone!!! I will be back on my weigh-in day, Tuesday. Have a great day!

 

[blanq]

Kelsie: I think it is just amazing that you have lost 7 whole pounds in just 12 days! That is a lot of weight! You are doing so well on Atkins!

Nancy: A "pretty good week"? I think you had a "great" week...you lost 2.5 whole pounds!

Theresa: I know you don't weigh in until Monday, but I just want to send a litlle encouragement your weigh (oh, I mean "way"). So, your dieting has been a little schizophrenic this week. You have your head in the right place now with your commitment to Alex's challenge, so go to it girl!

Kaylee: Don't say "only 1/2 a pound" and stick a frowny in the same post. Instead you should say "I LOST A FULL 1/2 POUND ! Your scale went DOWN, silly!

KathyTX: You now have saggy, baggy pants! I am so very happy for you! 30 pounds is the size of a toddler...you have lost a lot of weight! WTG!

Donna: You are down 26 lbs since starting WISH, for a total of 45! All I can say is WOW!

John: Since you added a "whine" to this thread, I will do my duty and make it all better for you . You know darn well that Kelsie thinks you are swell, and the rest of us do too! Feeling included now?

Now for me. I have moved my weigh in from Monday to Sunday, starting today. So, the scale says I have lost 3 pounds this week, for a total of 13 since starting WISH only 4 weeks ago. I have exceeded my first goal, which was to lose 10 pounds in 4 weeks. I am down one size, so am off to a good start! I honestly feel I couldn't do this without everyone's support, so thanks for helping me guys! Now onward and downward as there is still more weight to be lost!

Linda

 

[Debbie]

Ooh! We are doing great!

Donna: Fabulous new clippie, dahling! Keep on truckin'.

KathyTX: I have saggy, baggy pants, too, so I know how excited you are! Weigh to go! Now onto the 35!

Kaylee: No such thing as "only 1/2 a pound!" Shout it loud and clear, hun! Be proud of the efforts that you are making.

Nancy: 2.5 whole pounds gone forever!

Kelsie: Doing just fine! Success breeds success, doesn't it? Keep up the good work.

And, Kathy? We're on to the 35 together, since, after making sure that the scale was perfectly level, I, too, made the 30 pounder this week. Lost 1½ pounds to make it~nothin' extra to spare, but I am taking it as quick as I can!

Congratulations to us ALL!

 

[NancyK]

Way to go Donna and Debbie. Isn't it fun changing clippies?
I stayed the same this week but I'm okay with that. This is the first week since starting WISH that I didn't post some kind of loss. Onward and Downward next week.
Congrats to all! We can do this.

 

[zakatak]

For some reason (a.k.a. baked chips and salsa)... I am up today. I have no idea why... salt shouldn't have made that much of a difference... Now I have 3 whole pounds to lose to get BACK to my original weight...

I will be ANTI SALT, LOTS OF WATER, GOOD DIET DAYS until Thursday and weigh in again... I will hope to at least lost those darn 3 pounds the Easter Bunny hid on me.

Great Job to all our losers! Keep up the good work (i.e. DON'T listen to Zakatak!).

Hey! I'm under 60 days! Cool...

Karen

 

[Desiree]

Wow, everyone is doing so great!!!!! I had a up and down week. I didnt lose much in the pounds, but my clothes are fitting better so I must be firming up elsewhere. As of today, only 2 lbs lost.

169/167/130

Better than nothing I guess!