April 1st to May 12th 2019

[Cele21]

Welcome to the newest challenge and the third one of 2019! We are celebrating our scaled and non-scaled victories and progress. Following are some acronyms typically used by those who post. Some of us also track body fat or measurements, please add those as you wish.

USW - Ultimate start weight

SW - starting weight for this challenge

CW - current weight 

PW - previous week's weight/weigh-in

LW - last weight/weigh-in

GW - goal weight for the challenge

MGW - mini goal weight

UGW- ultimate goal weight

To join the challenge, please just hit 'reply' and post!

Good wishes and the best of luck to all. Work hard, keep your mind focused on your goals, and we will all succeed together!

[Cele21]

Current starting weight - 204.2 (4/1/19)

LW - 205.6

CW - 204.2

GW - 195.0 (5/12/19)

Stretch goal weight - 193.0

UGW - 150.0

[debb21]

Still trying to lose the last 8 lbs and stay there!!! It's amazing that I keep gaining and losing the same 8 lbs!!! My problems are snacking and carbs.  For this next challenge, no after dinner snacking, and limit my carbs.  I am ready!!!!

[_Lilac_]

USW - 380

SW - 326

CW - 326

LW - 317

GW - 315

UGW- anything under 200

Ok, I'm here! I know I've been missing, but I still wear my fitbit every single day to give me an idea of what I'm doing, what I'm not doing, and what I need to do. For background, I lost 100 lbs and then had to start making some money so I became lethargic again due to sitting at the computer for long hours instead of walking dogs, walking river trails, going to water aerobics daily. I've put on 40 of those lost pounds but I find I'm really feeling it lately. I have no energy, my flexibility has gone downhill fast, pain around my body not related to exercise. 

So, after a bout with stomach flu or eating something bad yesterday (I am guessing flu because I feel like crap in other ways too) I weighed myself this morning. I was expecting 340 but it's 326. 

I did go to the pool yesterday and took a long walk in a natural park the other day with my daughter and the dogs. I'm not completely sedentary. For me, the key is moving this large body. So, back to it!!

I wish everyone great success this challenge. Let's get this going!

[Cele21]

Yay! @_Lilac_  is back! Glad to hear it's nothing horribly serious that kept you away. Sorry about the flu, that can take a person down faster than anything else. I know things will get better as you figure out how to fit everything together. How is your mom doing? Your daughter? The dogs? Work? Your writing? Painting? I've missed keeping up with your life.

[_Lilac_]

@Cele21  Things are fine with everyone. My mom got the winter blues, so hopefully we'll begin to go walking along the river again soon. We had snow and freezing rain today, so we might have to wait until the weather improves! Dogs...well, there are three dogs and two cats here now. And, my daughter is away so I'm solo'ing this zoo! My flu seems to be over and I've been able to eat a bit today but I still get belly pain. 

I haven't been painting a whole lot but I have several projects in mind. I do plan to get them done soon. That could be a project for tomorrow. I will share pictures when I do them. 

One of the ladies I was in the hospital with last time just had her brain surgery yesterday, the same procedure they want to do on me. She's miserable and upset. It's scary. I have to seriously consider the pros and cons. That's stressing me out. 

Well, it's time to go to bed. Everyone have a great night/day. I'll check in again soon.

[Cele21]

@_Lilac_  - Remember that everyone is different and what she is going through is not necessarily what you will go through.

What is going on in everyone else's life?

[eeyore964]

Looking forward to this challenge!  I have had my fitbit Ulta for a while now but haven't used it the way it's meant to be used, so I am hoping by keeping track of my eating, water consumption and steps in order to meet my goal by May 12th, which will be my 29th wedding anniversary!

USW 227.8

SW 217.8

GW 207

UGW 155

Good luck everyone!

[Samour]

USW 152.1

SW 152.1

GW 145.5

UGW 123.4

Good luck everyone!

[dancefoxtrot]

Hi everyone,

I'm in this challenge support journey with you again.  I was blessed with a couple birthday dinners this last week and I gain a few darned pounds. The slice and 1/2 of pumpkin pie was yummy but now it is back to being slimmer in the tummy area. Glad that we are not alone on our quest for healthier eating and moving ratios. My endocrinologist said that I would do better in losing belly weight to not eat anything for 4 hours before bedtime! She thinks I'm fine but I don't like this apple belly of mine. Also she said eat veggies and protein for dinner not carbs like potatoes, pasta and rice. If I want carbs eat them mid day and move to burn them.  I eat beans for dinner sometimes like Madras curried lentils and red beans but rarely rice, potatoes or pasta. Wellll my friends made pasta and salad and pumpkin pie for my birthday dinner so that is an exception and the scale registered it boldly. 🤥

Logging in with Friday April 5 high morning weight as starting weight since it scared me silly.

SW 154.8

CW 153.8

GW 149.8

UGW 140

So my challenge is to sip tea and water at night and not eat nuts and yogurt,  Last night I admit that I had a greek yogurt a couple hours after dinner so that was 80 calories including 8 carbs. Does anyone else struggle with after dinner eating? 

We are all strong enough to do this getting healthier and losing some weight together.  

[Bobbinyc]

Hi everyone!

So glad to be here again.

I'm trying hard to focus on health, not just the scale, which is way too discouraging.

I'm watching all the PBS health programs to inspire me and keep me focused, and start my day with a 2 minute meditation focused on making good choices for the day.

I just came back from a walk, before work starts.  The weather is amazing, which is rare. And I have flowers coming up in my yard  I was going to start the day photographing them, but...I'm focusing on health...so..a brisk walk and I feel good.  That walk is harder than it used to be though.  

There is a photography workshop I wanted to do at the end of June, but it calls for hiking about a mile, on trails in a hilly area, carrying camera equipment.  Sad to say, there is no way I can do that now.  But, I intend to get into good enough shape to do that in the future.

I also came up with a new way to track my water drinking, since I always forget to drink.  Let's hope it works.

Great to be part of this group again.

A lot can be accomplished in a month - we can do this.

Bobbi

[Clarey1966]

Hi 

Had a fitbit for 4 years now and I currently have the Versa.  Just started to record food on my app.  I'm off to Jamaica on the 10 May so would like to shift 8lbs by then.

SW   191.5

GW   183.5

MGW 173.0

Clare

[SQUEAKY]

Hi all.  Seems like I always start with good intentions which just seem to fade away.  I'm always willing to try so here I go again.

SW 160 - 4/9/2019

CW 160 - 4/9/2019

MGW 158

GW BY MAY 12, 2019 - 150

[Cele21]

Glad to have you all here!

@SQUEAKY  - try, try again and eventually you will get there. It's a journey and we are all on it.

@Clarey1966  - I too am trying to get down more for a trip in June, good luck!

Hope everyone has a glorious day!

[dancefoxtrot]

Hi all, 

Got down to the 152.2 yesterday but of course I bounced up to 152.8 this morning. I ate too many raw almonds during late night TV watching of the Voice. Okay back on track pleaseee!

So 154.8 starting weight

CW 152.8

GW 149 on mother's day

UGW 142 ish 

So now remaking my commitment to get back to the low 140's by less late night munching and moving more. 

Welcome new folks to our supportive group. 

@Bobbinyc   Wait a minute you can get in shape by late June by walking each day carrying some weight as you walk.  Just bring less photo equipment. Some walking poles have a attachment for your camera and lighter than a tripod.   You can walk 1 mile now, right? Just need some more hills to train on. If you are the last person up the hill to snap some pics who cares? If this is a goal I can support you getting in shape.  The brochure didn't say 6 miles uphill just 1.  If I wasn't teaching I would love to do the photo workshop with you and I would help you bring up the rear of the group. 😑

We can reach our reasonable goals by getting stronger together.  I am glad that I have to be accountable here. 

Best to everyone,

Barbara G 

[Clarey1966]

Hi Barbara

What sort of weights do you recommend to carry?  I'm a big walker and live in a very hilly part of Devon.  I do a circuit each evening and its no longer a struggle so would like to start to wear weights.

Thanks

Clare

[dancefoxtrot]

@Clarey1966 

Hi and welcome to the group. Well you can add soup cans to your jacket pockets or add even more to a back pack. I would just be careful not to load it up and strain your back. No need to buy anything just find things around your home.  

Sounds like you do well on hills. Great.

Barbara G

[Bobbinyc]

@dancefoxtrot You are so sweet, thoughtful, resourceful.  And inspiring.

Thank you.

[SQUEAKY]

4/12/19
SW 160 - 4/9/2019
CW 158 – 4/12/2019
MGW 156
GW BY MAY 12, 2019 - 150

Hit my first mini goal! Of course it was just 2 pounds but I find 2 pound increments work best for me. 

[dancefoxtrot]

@SQUEAKY

 Congrats 2 lbs gone. 

Barbara G