WISh Check-in week of October 5

[Chattyaholic]

I'm sorry to say no poundage loss for me this week but, no poundage gain either so at least that's a good thing. DH and I went away last Monday & Tuesday, to celebrate our 28th wedding anniversary and we had a couple meals in restaurants, plus Sunday night we ate out again so I know that didn't help. I'm planning on this week to be better. I walked 3 miles yesterday, and plan to do 2-3 miles each day this week and see what happens with those scales next Tuesday!! Hopefully a good loss next week so I can "get back on track." I enjoyed reading all the posts before mine, very inspiring and congratulations to all who saw the number on their scales go down, and to those who are like me and didn't have that happen, we'll just keep plugging away and not give up, right? Right!! Have a great week everyone!!

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Finally! After four weeks dealing with my 3 pound gain, I am back to where I was 5 weeks ago. I lost those 3 pounds!!! Yippee for me! I broke through. My, what a great feeling and so much work too. It is worth it to me and I am hoping to continue downward again.

Good going everyone. Keep on keepin’ on. Do it for you because you are worth it!

maryliz – I know exactly how you feel about those new clothes. I tried buying my “new size” since I had stopped losing pounds or inches for the month. That is good that I have a new smaller size, but not a happy look. It is exactly as you said. I look at me and know I am smaller, but I don’t think I look good in the clothes on the racks. It has been a lifetime problem for me too. If I can get my legs in the pants then the waist has ALWAYS been too big. The length is never right either. Apparently we “barbies” are not all the one size fits all. I wish men would have the same sizing in clothes that we do. Why do we put up with this?

Sue & Co. - have been sending positive thoughts, prayers, and energy your way.

 

[December99]

Well it has been a very long time since I have checked in and so here I am. After we got back from vacation in August (and I had gained some) life kind of got crazy - beginning of school year start up, my aunt had passed away, my dh was diagnosed with an illness (not major and he is doing very well) and things at work have just been nuts.

So since my dh has been diagnosed we have had to really buckle down on our eating and this helped me get back into the swing of things. I'm finally down the 10 pounds in my clippie AND I am down an extra 3. My clothes I have noticed (I put on a pair of pants yesterday and they did not hug my waist but I hadn't been on a scale for a while) have been a little loser so I am becoming happy again. Now I just have to kick it into gear and get some exercising going. A very HUGE downfall for me as well as drinking water but I have been increasing my water intake slowly.

Nice job to all of you who I have not seen for a while and great job for all of those just joining or are in your first few weeks. Keep up the good work all!!!!

 

[AprilN]

One more pound gone this week - yippee! Bye-bye 280's, hello 270's! Of course I would have preferred to keep up my 2-pounds-per-week rate, but I'm still happy to be moving in the right direction. I think it might be TOM (I felt "fat" all weekend, ugh), but we'll see....

I did OK this week, although some cravings seem to derail me a bit over the weekend - not enough vegetables at either lunch or dinner on Saturday (baby shower w/ potluck for co-worker, then leftovers from the shower), then a little too much at dinner on Sunday. I do feel like I'm learning about my eating patterns, figuring out what I did wrong at the shower and how to fix it - it is very important for me to STOP and THINK about what I'm about to eat. If I eat consciously, making an effort to fill more of my plate with vegetables and healthy protein, and then only small amounts of potatoes and bread, I feel full but not deprived. Buffets really are my biggest challenge - but I think I'm getting better at handling them!

Have a super week, everyone!

 

[nativetxn]

Page 3

<b>sadeeyore</b> You lost two pounds even though you were offplan for one whole day? Way to go! You're doing great, my friend. I'm sure you will earn that new clipart very soon. I'm so happy and proud for you...be proud of <i>yourself</i>!

<b>msteddom</b> If you weren't faithful to plan and TOM is impending but you <i>still</i> maintained your weight, then I'll bet you actually lost weight and it just isn't showing up yet.

Have a wonderful time at Disneyland, I wish I could go too. How great that this trip you will be <i>smaller</i>!

<b>JoshMom5</b> WOO HOO! Another pound gone forever. I love the way you celebrate your success. And you are <b>successful</b>, there is no doubt about it. You're doing great and I'm feeling pretty proud of you today!

<b>twotoohappy</b> How great that you lost 2 whole pounds. I know you were worried that you were not following your eating plan while your daughter was so ill. You must have been very careful of portion size to have lost despite eating off plan foods. That's great. I sure hope you can get some rest and that your daughter's croupe symptoms subside soon. It is so hard to go without sleep, I remember those days.

Good job this week. I'm so glad you decided to check in after all. You are doing great and I'm really proud of you.

<b>newtowdw1</b>

I feel stupid and piggy.

<i>Noooooooo!</i> You <i>can't</i> feel that way about yourself. That is a selfdefeating mind set. It's in the WISH bylaws

Look at it this way, you ate lots of refined carbohydrates, lots of offplan foods but you <i>did not gain</i>. See what a good sign that is? That means you controlled your portions well and exercised enough to control the damage. You didn't do nearly as badly as you thought, if you didn't gain. Don't you see how great that is? That means that you are a <b>success</b>. You are learning how to incorporate healthy living into your life. I think that is pretty wonderful, myself.

So, besides that, that birthday cake was in the <b>past</b> and we don't worry about the past here. We concern ourselves only with right now and right now you are determined, refocused and back on track. Get back on induction for a few days and you will jumpstart your weight loss.
I'm feeling pretty proud of you today...be proud of <i>yourself</i>!

<b>MelanieC</b> Look at that pretty new clippie! You are two pounds lighter and that is wonderful progress. I sure hope you are feeling proud of yourself because <i>I'm</i> sure feeling proud <i>of</i> you!

<b>catherine</b> Look at you go! Another pound gone forever. I hate that bloat fairy, here's hoping the WHOOSH fairy pays you a visit very soon. Fluid retention is uncomfortable, isn't it?

You should measure yourself so that you can keep track of the inches you lose, too. So much more motivating for me than seeing a lower weight reflected on a scale. How great to be able to wear clothing that was once too small for you. Good job! You are doing so well and I'm very proud of you!

<b>DStar4cup</b> Maintaining your weight is a good thing, especially if you weren't faithful to plan last week. I'll bet you see a loss by next check in. Thanks for posting here, this week. I think you are doing great. You'll do even better next week, I'm sure.

<b>lmhall2000</b> WOO HOO!!! Tara! Look at that gorgeous platinum clipart in your signature. You have obviously internalized the principles of your new healthy lifestyle to show a 7.5 pound loss only one week after vacation. That temporary gain was probably a gift from the bloat fairy (the scoundrel).

I'm so proud of you, sweetie. You are a very inspirational WISH presence and you help keep me motivated.

<b>Chattyaholic</b> Okay, a sad smilie for no loss but no happy smilie for no gain? No sad smilies allowed. Maintaining your weight is a <i>good</i> thing. It's proof that after you have finished losing the weight you want to lose, you will be able to <i>keep it off</i>. See what a positive thing that is? Especially if you maintained after several offplan days. You must have subconsciously controlled your portion size and not done as badly as you thought.

Thanks for posting here, even though you weren't happy with your progress this past week. I think you should be happy about maintaining, I think you should be proud of yourself. You <i>could</i> have gained but you didn't. That is excellent!

<b>Tiger Lily 03</b> Good for you! I'm so proud of you for not giving up and for staying on track. It can be very discouraging sometimes when you don't see the results you hope for. You are a great motivator for me.

I've never liked the way I look in clothing, it's probably some long hidden complex from my youth. Who knows? I just keep trying to overcome it. I am doing better since I had my reduction mammoplasty, at least I can buy blouses that fit better now.

You will start losing again, I'm sure. You are too determined for any other possibility. You are on your way to goal!

<b>December99</b> I have really missed seeing you on WISH, Chris. I'm so glad to see you on the checkin thread again. I'm so sorry to hear about your aunt. Sure hope your dh's illness is easily controlled and that he is feeling better, now.

Sounds like you have found a renewed determination. How great! I am <i>so</i> glad that you are feeling happy again. You are very close to earning that 15 pound loss clipart. I'll bet with your new determination you earn it very soon.

Welcome back, you're doing great! I'm so happy and proud for you!

<b>AprilN</b> WOW! You've exercised <b>57</b> days in a row? EXCELLENT! You're another pound lighter, too. Look how well you are doing. I hope you are feeling proud of yourself, I'm sure proud <i>of</i> you!

<i>Onward and downward, my friends. Thanks for keeping me motivated and focused on goal!</i>

Katholyn

 

[Lisa96]

I'm back checking in; I missed last week. I haven't done too well these past two weeks at losing, but I haven't gained either so I won't complain. I'm happy that I haven't gained considering how much cheating I've been doing on the weekends. We've had so many occasions each weekend that it's been way too easy to give in to temptation! If only the exercise fairy would visit me I'd do much better - I just can't motivate myself especially now that it's been getting dark earlier and it's so chilly. I just want to snuggle in my blankets, not get up and exercise. In the absence of the exercise fairy, I'll have to keep up with WISH board for inspiration.

Here's to a great week for all of us!

 

[LAWalz23]

Congrats to all who posted! I am happy to report a 1 lb. loss this week after a weekend of parties (my nephew's engagement and my younger sister's birthday). Two more to go to the 10lb clippie and I hope to get it this week by staying on plan. Good news from the doctor today, my cholesterol is down and my sugar and liver functions are normal. Now if I could just get the swelling in my left lower leg down like my left foot, I would be a happy camper. I am continuing regular walking and adding 15-20 minutes of strength and agility so hopefully I am adding muscle and tone as well as losing weight.
Hope everyone has a terrific week!

 

[addicted_to_WDW]

Hi everyone, and congrats! We are all improving our health just by being on this board.

I'm down 2 pounds this week, to bring my total loss to 36 pounds.

 

[Dimplenose]

1lb gone this week. I seemed to click back into diet mode on Saturday - it's only taken 8 weeks. I'm staying off wheat (bread in particular) and chocolate for a while as I seem to lose more when I do this.

If I have a really good week I should have an even better loss next weigh in, I might even be able to get my 5lb clippie back.

Libby

 

[Obsessed w/Disney in OH]

Finally got a new clippie. I weighed myself 3 days in a row to make sure it was real! After the third day of staying the same, I grabbed that new clippie!

I also returned to walking tonight. I got overly energetic last week and pulled a muscle in my leg--argh!! So, tonight, I started back at it. Didn't go as far, but it's a start.

 

[Fantasia Sam]

I'm still maintaining and not losing - I look at this as a plus for the long term as when I finally do shift it, it looks like I hopefully won't put back on if I stick to a healthy maintenance plan

I've been really trying to glug down that 2 litres of water - I'm getting there, some days i manage 2 litres easily and others I find myself not doing so well.

Still onwards and upwards !

 

[cinmell]

Hi everyone and congratulations on the losses and for those who may not have had a good week, don't worry and don't get discouraged, you will lose!

I had a good week this past week (my best in a few weeks), I'm finally back on track with a 2 pound loss which brings my total loss to 19 lbs. I have 2.5 to go to reach my first goal of my first 10% loss. I hope everyone has a great week this coming week, good luck!

 

[AlreadyexcitedGrammy]

It's taken me awhile - but then this a lifestyle right - not a race - to make it to 30 lbs gone! (down 1 pound from last WI on board)

Somehow my carrots and celery at lunch just taste better today - can it be the "sweet taste" of losing?

DH even said "well, don't you get a new clippie?" Oh the things in life that can make us smile

Yep - that would be me today - smiling for sure!!

 

[ohiominnie]

Originally posted by AlreadyexcitedGrammy
DH even said "well, don't you get a new clippie?" Oh the things in life that can make us smile

Then get that new clippie!!! And SMILE! You're doing great!

 

[welovedis]

Hello all-
I haven't been checking in here much as my schedule is just crazy. Then when I do post I feel that I don't offer much encouragement. I have been on WW for 7 weeks now and have lost 11.5 pounds (1 week I maintained & the another I gained 2 lbs!). I already feel like this will be a bad week and gave into a craving I have had for some ice cream

Thanks to all who post here and keep posting--when I do have time I appreciate all the encouragement most people here give--it really makes a difference.

The bright spot of my day though was when my son's preschool teacher (who I haven't seen for 2 years) saw me today. I have lost about 40 pounds since I saw her and she was shocked at how different I look.

My birthday is coming up soon and I hope that once it comes by it will mark a healthier, more fit me!
One thing I did forget to add is that WW seems to be agreeing with me--I had my cholesterol (sp?) tested and it is down from 280 last year to 160-woohoo!

Thanks again to all!

231/197.5/155

 

[JenEeyore]

Not the greatest of weeks, though I thought over the weekend things were going fairly well - I think I let myself not stay as focussed as I needed to be. Anyway, still lost .6 lb this week - much better than gaining I must say. Just a slower road to first clippie than I wanted, but the point is that I am staying on the road. I know from past experience that losing slowly is fine, and makes it easier to keep it off long term.

I checked in today at WW, so now on to a new week!

I did go for a nice long walk yesterday with DS and a couple of friends - we are enjoying a warm reprieve here in MN where it is in the 80's this week so want to do some more walking outside while the weather holds!

Here's to hoping that Whoosh Fairy hits me this week! I told Rhonda to send it my way before it left MN, but it forgot to stop at my house - bummer.

I'll check in next week!

Jen

 

[Grog]

Weighed in today for the first time in about a week. Grand total lost since coming here is 27 lbs. I tried on a pair of trousers that were tight a couple of months ago and they actually fit! If things keep going this way they may be too big before too long

It's taken me awhile - but then this a lifestyle right - not a race

Very good point! In the past I've always treated it as a race. I'd crash diet and lose 20 lbs, only to gain back 30. I'm very happy with the way I am doing it now

 

[AlisonB]

Wow! I can't believe it - I've just weighed in and I lost 8lbs! That was after a small weight loss last week of just 1lb. Woo hoo!

Off to search out my new clippie now!

 

[tiggerlover]

I maintained this week, only because I ate a bit more than I should have. Do not expect a loss for next week either, I am off to London for 6 days, so I will more than likely report a gain when I return.

Congrats to all you losers, keep up the great work!

 

[squitty]

This was my first week on WW and I just got weighed yesterday and I lost 2.5lbs...
Another 2.5 to go till I get my first clippie.