Calling myself caught up here.
Eliza, thanks for coaching last week!
I was reading and enjoyed your questions.
Hi everyone,
I haven't checked in in a while. I've been really busy lately and also haven't been doing very well with my weight at all and have been feeling unmotivated so was staying away from the thread.
I don't know what it is but I just can't get back on track. I lost 42lbs in 6 months and since June I've just been stagnant... haven't been gaining or losing (thank God for all the exercise I'm still doing or I'd have gained back 20 lbs by now!!). But this morning I stepped on the scale and saw 180 again (which is up 6 lbs from my lowest) and that sort of gave me a kick in the butt. I do NOT want to go back up into another "decade"!!
Still can't figure out how I'm going to get back on track but I know that I have to. A lot of people lose their appetites in the summer heat but it's making me want to snack constantly.
So that's it... just came on to mope I guess
I hope everyone is enjoying their summer and doing better than me with your weight loss/maintenance efforts!!
back! Sometimes the best way to start is to pick one thing that you will that is on plan and then add to it as you succeed. Thinking of doing everything all at once can be overwhelming sometimes, even when you've been totally OP. You can do it!
Hello, I'm new here! I have been contemplating joining the board for some time. I have 25 lbs. to lose. I've been doing great with my exercise lately, this morning jogged 2.45 miles which is the best I've done in quite a while. What I really need to do is improve my eating habits. I've been compensating for the increased activity with increased calorie intake and that has got to stop. Starting again today I'm tracking my calories and activities.
This is a great group!
Have you used a calculator to see how many calories you are burning with your workout? Sadly, it will not be as much as you would think it would be. Knowing the amount of calories you burn in a workout also helps sometimes with resisting the siren's call of the treats, too. You can do it!
Just found the WISH board and thought about waiting until August to join a challenge, but I think waiting to start has gotten me where I am... So if I can, I'd like to join in for the last 2 weeks of July. Do I PM tomorrow? It'll be a very small goal, but hopefully a good way to start!
Yep, no time like the present to get on board with us.
I've been on vacation and just set my goal for the last few days of the challenge myself. A few extra days can make a big difference on where you start from in August.
Weigh-In Day Reminder!
Good Morning everyone! It is Friday - so the weekend is about to start soon! And I really need a weekend now. Work has been truly horrible this week...
And Friday is also our Weigh-In Day. Please send me your weight. I will be away this weekend, so I won't get around to update the first page until Sunday evening.
I hope that I will get lots of happy PMs from you!
My weigh in wasn't so great. I had exactly the same weight as on July 1st. Which is ok. Yesterday I also had a really really bad eating day. First I could not resist the pizza at lunch in the work cafeteria and then when I was cooking dinner I was so hungry that I started to snack through the fridge...Feeling better today, so hopefully that was just a one day occurrence. But I am travelling this weekend, so not sure how well I will be able to make good choices... So, all in all I am happy with at least maintaining so far. And actually I expected a higher weight on the scale as it has been very hot over the last days and I can feel that I am retaining water. I actually expected the scale to be higher (I often know when I am going to be heavier just from how I feel in the morning). So in the back of my mind I am having this little hope that once it cools down, I will see a sudden downward jump. I know from my clothes that I have lost quite a bit of weight. I had to sort out two bras because they are just too wide now.
Next week is going to be better and I am really looking forward to getting back into my usual routine!!
It is frustrating when the scale is not showing the changes in your body but obviously you are losing inches --
for a whoosh soon!
I feel your pain! I have the same number since the end of June but I'm happy with not having any gain. I'm ready for a whoosh, too!
Thank you for being our hostess with the mostest for June and July!
Good morning I finished my first week of AP prep courses. Two more weeks to go.
It has been too hot to do anything. I went to yoga last night and that has been about it for the week. Dh went to mow the lawn early yesterday got half way through and had to come in take a shower before he went back out to finish and he only did the front.
I hope everyone who is in the heat tries to stay cool.
Have a happy and healthy day.
Wow! Sounds hot at your house,
Dona. You are always so busy you deserve a few lazy, days of summer.
I think a trip to
has to be in there somewhere!!
to our new friends and congrats on taking that next step to getting healthy!
Fought with myself to NOT step on the scale today as I'm taking a new road to my weight loss. Historically, I've found if I start getting TOO focused on it, the losses come to a screeching halt. So, at least for July and August, I'll only be weighing in twice, (at the start and end of each month), and see how it goes. Wish me luck and to all of you on your continued progress!
I think your strategy is an excellent one,
Kim!
Hi guys! Ok, about to embark on my first coaching week... let's see how I manage. Before I ramble TOO much I'll do a
QOTD!
What was something healthy you did for yourself TODAY - I'll count tomorrow given I'm posting late!
For myself, I managed to eat a pretty healthy fast food meal with some friends today: A Roy Rogers grilled chicken sandwich - I tossed the bun and heaped salsa, mustard and pickles on top. It was delicious! No fries, just a baked potato with Pete's Hot Sauce and a little sour cream for consistency.
Forgive me if I repeat a coaching question - I've been pretty busy this month and haven't had a chance to follow very closely. Just spent a week in Niagara - managed to stay about even on weight, and I'm thankful for that. Best complement that week was my beau asking if I had bought new shorts - nope, these are just a pair I couldn't fit in before!
So feeling pretty good starting out this week of coaching. Welcome NEW PEOPLE!!! As I learned last month it's never too late in the month to join in on the healthy bandwagon here. Everyone is very helpful, positive and for me it's a great way to be accountable.
My next post - hopefully to follow this one shortly, will be my attempt at figuring out the quoting on here, I still have yet to grok that. Have a great weekend, I'll be posting every day so jump on when you can and give updates!
Here's a pic from Niagara last week. I'm heading into the 170s (it's been a while!) and feeling very good about it - good enough to don the tank tops! Thank goodness, because even Canada was HOT!
Thanks for coaching this week,
Zim! It is always nice to have new coaches! And no worries on repeating questions.
QOTD: Usually Sunday is a rest day for me which means no workout at all but I did a 1.5 mile walk around my hilly neighborhood this morning to make sure that I hit my ActiveLink goal today.
Hello all! I am having computer issues and trying to multi-quote and reply on my phone is very time consuming. Our desktop is old and we were told that it will cost as much to update and improve it as buying a new computer, so we've been looking EVERYWHERE!! I finally ordered a laptop last night from Tiger Direct and it should be here next week. Yay!
I still may have the desktop cleaned up but not updated to Windows 8 and let the kids use it for getting on the internet to play games or look up how to draw Bigfoot. Yes, DS10 is looking that up right now on the tablet.
We are supposed to be getting storms tonight or in the morning and I am hoping it is not in the morning. DSis and I are walking 8 or 9 miles at 7:30 and I do not want to put this off until tomorrow evening or Sunday. We are walking The Biggest Loser WalkRun series half marathon in Erie (PA) on Aug 17. I don't know which former contestants from BL will be there yet, but I hope to hear some speak at the expo. Walking a half marathon counts, right?!?!
I am off to hang out with DSs and finish watching Kung Fu Panda. Have a great night!
Jill
Jill, walk, run, crawl, it all counts for a half marathon -- you can do it!
Hope your computer woes are quickly over. I cannot do replies at all on my phone -- too hard.
Hi Zim
Thanks for coaching. In response to your QOTD, I ran 5K today (I'm worn out, so not actually feeling too healthy at the moment) but I know it was good for me long term!!! Finished in 39:08, so 66 seconds better than the last time I ran it 2 weeks ago.
Woo hoo!
Congrats on your great time improvement!
Hope everyone is having a good Saturday.
This week just kind of got away from me. But I am holding my own with the weight and might even see a loss in July if I don't go too crazy next weekend. If not, I am happy to be holding my own.
The knee is much improved. I even did yoga with an extra folded up mat under it when we were on our knees. Today we were supposed to run 6 miles but we went out to a free concert last night, so decided to put it off until tomorrow.
Welcome to the new folks!
Good job on the loss. Take it easy on that knee -- you don't want an injury before going to see Mickey!
Pamela, I lost your quote but wanted to say hope all your party tasks are almost done so you can enjoy the party!
QOTD - Do you listen to music while exercising? Do you have favorite songs that are a MUST to get you psyched for exercising??
And thanks for the help with quoting, I think I've got it!!
I do listen to music when I am running or walking. I need to update some of my playlists because my tunes are getting old. One of my newer ones that I like now is "Can't Hold Us" by Macklemore.
It's official at WW I came back from vacation weighing the same as when I left so I consider that my big accomplishment for the month of July so far!
But I am still hoping to lose a couple of pounds for the rest of the month so onward and downward.
Also, I just finished my second ActiveLink challenge on WW. I met my goal 91% of the time and increased my activity by 46% in the past 6 months. That is worth the $5 a month right there! I knew in my heart that my training for half marathons was not enough activity and this proved it and I have been able to increase my activity even and show a good loss for the year, especially in this last month of training before the Dumbo Double Dare!
Have a great Sunday all!
And I think once I get over the initial panic 
will probably go ahead and put a sign in the yard. Right now we are just working with our agent--kind of like, if you have someone you think might be interested....This has been coming for over two years, but things have just not gone smoothly. If DH does not get a transfer, then we will go ahead and buy something else in town. Eventually we will pick an end date for how long we want to try for the transfer. He has been looking for about two years, but in a very specific location. We have greatly opened up the location and he has had a couple of promising conversations. I miss my kid. I am tired of being so far away and having to drive through some of the nastiest mountains on the east coast to see him. This is partly what has been stressing me out so much, so it is nice to talk about. I don't even want to be in this house--and haven't wanted to for a long time, but I feel safe here and it is very affordable. I don't want to go into an apartment, but I don't want to be here either. Change is hard, but I know it is what we want. It is just very scary! If I had a blueprint and knew exactly what was going to happen when I would be so much happier.
Even DS wants us closer. But he did tell Mike that if we end up in the same city I was not allowed to bug him all the time.
Thanks for letting me share.
Seems to be settling down a bit, so hopefully tomorrow will be nicer. I have to admit, the time to nap has been lovely. Must have needed it?
I just Googled the top 100 running songs, listened to a a few bars of each song and downloaded the ones I liked the most. Some of my faves are Bruce: Born to Run, R. Kelly: The World's Greatest, Kelly Clarkson: What Doesn't Kill You, and pretty much anything by Bon Jovi. 
), there is no doubt in my mind and my heart, that it was the best thing I ever did. I now have a fantastic bunch of friends, a beautiful home, the world's best DH, weather that I wouldn't trade for anything, (even the hurricanes) 
!! So I guess this is just my long-winded way of saying putting on those big girl pants and jumping off the cliff can sometime turn out SO much better than you could have everr imagined! 
I always wonder, were they just genetically lucky and always look that way or did they have to work hard for their figures? And if it was the latter, at what point did they say, yes, I made it! Or do they still think they look awful and need to keep working? 
I see a long evening ahead.
). Laundry is moving along (although the weather is not good for the clothesline) and we just had lunch. Knocked a few things off my list at least! 
. I'm sure all the cheese didn't help my waistline, but I did cut the roll in half and have a small amount of orzo with spinach and shrooms with it. I could have died a happy woman right then and there....
). Not sure how they are even able to breath with this rain pouring down! 
