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DeterminedGal
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Posted: 20 October 2007 09:34 pm |
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Note: This challenge started in November, but you are welcome to join anytime, and the sooner the better!
Hi Everyone!
Since the Halloween weight challenge is going so well, and almost over, I thought I'd throw out a challenge to start November 1. Let's finish off this year with a bang and start 2008 thinner and trimmer.
So, if you want to participate, report in on November 1 with your starting weight and your goal weight for January 1. Then report your weight each Thursday, and I will compile the results for a group report every Friday.
Join me! The only thing you have to lose is... weight!
We'll all raise our glasses on New Year's Eve to toast those who participated and lost weight. Who will be the Biggest Loser?
Determined Gal
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Ohm
Senior Member
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Posted: 20 October 2007 09:42 pm |
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Excellent idea, DG! I'll check in on 1st November, and be all motivated right up to New Year!
Becci
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CodeMonkey
Senior Member
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Posted: 22 October 2007 12:24 am |
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With Thanksgiving and Christmas, this WILL be a challenge! 
Plus the first part of November is our anniversary and my birthday.
Count me in.
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DeterminedGal
Senior Member
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Posted: 22 October 2007 03:53 am |
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| Great, CodeMonkey! I hear you about family celebrations - my youngest child and my hubby's birthdays are in November, mine's in December and our anniversary is in December too. That's in addition to Thanksgiving and Christmas! BUT we can do it!
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morbidlemon
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 22 October 2007 07:44 pm |
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Woo. Glad there's going to be another one, will report in on the 1st. I might just hit goal by the time 2008 comes along 
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voodoodoll
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 24 October 2007 06:42 pm |
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oooh, count me in! i love these challenges! this time im determined to set an achievable goal that i can really push myself towards and achieve. i'll post my weight on the 1st when the halloween challenge is over.
for now lets just do out best to start the end of 2007 challenge as light as possible! 
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 25 October 2007 05:29 am |
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Count me in! The Halloween Challenge has kept me on a straight and narrow path! No candy or booze in October so far and losing fat.
Peter
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Scoobees
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 26 October 2007 02:19 am |
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Alright DG! I will also join in on this challenge! I always need extra motivation to stay on track during the holidays - and I have a November b-day also - yikes.
See you all on the 1st!!!
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Theresa
Senior Member
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Posted: 26 October 2007 12:52 pm |
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| Me too Me too! I will check in on the 1st November too. We don't have Halloween so I couldn't participate in that challenge.
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soontobeme
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 26 October 2007 09:29 pm |
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I was hoping for another challenge, count me in. See you on November 1 with my weigh in.
Judy
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DeterminedGal
Senior Member
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Posted: 31 October 2007 12:19 am |
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To help this challenge go more smoothly, just two clarifications:
1. Post your starting weight this Thursday, November 1 along with your January 1 goal weight.
2. Report your weight each Thursday, and I will compile the results for a group report every Friday.
I hope to see a bunch of losers....weight losers, that is!
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Scoobees
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 31 October 2007 12:37 am |
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Hey DG - will it throw a monkey wrench into your challenge if I don't report in until Saturdays? That's been my weigh-in day for ages...let me know k?
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DeterminedGal
Senior Member
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Posted: 31 October 2007 01:53 am |
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Of course it's not a problem, Scoobs! You can report any day you want...I will update with a group report on Fridays...just for some continuity. It's all good!
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Scoobees
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 31 October 2007 02:42 am |
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Thanks DG! I appreciate it...my old habits are hard to break. And thanks again for doing this challenge!!!
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voodoodoll
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 31 October 2007 10:40 am |
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| hey dg, i'll post my starting weight for the challenge on friday too as this is my offical w-day. i would change to thursday but i cant get to the gym in the morning to use the scales that i go by as i have to head out at 7.30am for uni. hope friday will be ok. good luck guys!
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PinkkLady
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Posted: 31 October 2007 04:55 pm |
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| This is my very first post - but yes, I would like to join this challenge as well. Looking forward to it....
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monkey809
Senior Member
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Posted: 31 October 2007 09:24 pm |
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I know it isn't the 1st yet, but I weighed myself a few days ago and thought I would put in my weight a little early.
Start weight: 121 lbs
Goal: 110 lbs
I want to weigh 115 by Thanksgiving because of a family reunion!
I am going to try my best to eat healthy and excercise at least 3 times a week. I burnt myself out after 2 weeks by going to the gym 7 days a week and only eating things with less than 5g. I am going to try and take it slow!
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seminakedcats
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 31 October 2007 09:49 pm |
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I'm in! I'll weigh in tomorrow and it will be on my calendar to weigh myself every Thursday and report in.
Excellent! Thanks so much for doing this!!! All of you who have managed these giant challenges are heros in my eyes.
See you tomorow!
Kit
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Theresa
Senior Member
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Posted: 1 November 2007 06:13 am |
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As of this morning I am 196lbs. My goal weight for January 1st is 187lbs or less (the less I would prefer!). Or my waist measurement must be down to 86cm.
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Ohm
Senior Member
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Posted: 1 November 2007 10:04 am |
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| Good morning girls (and guys). Today I weighed in at 213 lbs. I want to lose at least 3 lbs before my op on 17th December, and would be happier with 5 lbs, but we will see what we will see. The important thing to to be striving towards a goal of a better healthier body mass and a healthier me!
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morbidlemon
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 1 November 2007 11:11 am |
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Right, weighed in at 124.4lb this morning. So, eight weeks? I'll try to hit goal I think, 112lbs. Which would be a loss of about 1.5lb/week. Better get to it!
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missfit
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Posted: 1 November 2007 11:49 am |
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| Count me in. Today I weigh 160 lbs and my goal weight is 148 lbs. That would put me from obese (ugh!) to overweight (smaller ugh!). This would be a good way to start 2008.
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PinkkLady
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Posted: 1 November 2007 11:54 am |
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Good morning,
This morning I weighed in at 177.6 lbs and would like to be 165 lbs or under by January '08. I am going on a cruise in easrly March so after Christmas, I would like to lose another 10-15 lbs....
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Jules41
Senior Member
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Posted: 1 November 2007 01:21 pm |
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Hi Determined Gal
I have just seen this post and would love to join in.
I will go and get weighed tomorrow morning, then report every Thursday.
Thanks for doing this, I have had a really bad few weeks and need the support/motivation of this challenge.
Jules
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soontobeme
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 2 November 2007 12:04 am |
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Hi Everyone,
Meant to post this morning, but, I didn't have time to go on the computer. Did get to weigh in thought. Starting weight is 221, I am setting my goal for 15lb weight loss. So that would be 206lbs on Jan. 1, 2008.
Judy
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Hisgal
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 2 November 2007 01:26 am |
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Hey, I am in again too. Let's hope I do MUCH better in this challenge. I am using my end weight for the other challenge..........174.6 lbs.
And my goal for the year end................10 lbs., which would put me down to 164.6 lbs.
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clarinetgurl
Moderator
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Posted: 2 November 2007 02:49 am |
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Ok, count me in.
Start weight: 135.4
Goal weight: 129
I want to claim the 120s!!
Happy November everyone 
CG
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 2 November 2007 02:56 am |
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My starting weight will be 186.5 and my goal 182.5, 4 pounds for the month. I started with the Halloween Challenge October 1 at 192.5, so that will be 10 pounds for the two months.
(My actual weight today, November 1 was 188, but I'm using 186.5 because that's what I weighed the last few days. I think it was the salt in last night's pizza!)
Peter
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Jules41
Senior Member
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Posted: 2 November 2007 08:36 am |
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Morning everyone
My start weight is 151LB
My goal weight is 140LB
Loss of 11LB by 01 Jan 08
Jules
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voodoodoll
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 2 November 2007 09:41 am |
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| hey dg, my starting weight for this challenge is 249lbs. i'm aiming for a 11lb loss so i can reach my goal of 238lbs by december 31st. ive learnt a lot from the previous challenge so hopefully this time i can reach my goal
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xXxFlipxXx
Senior Member
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Posted: 2 November 2007 02:02 pm |
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CG mentioned the last challange in the teen bit so count me in on this one !
Start weight - 173.5
Goal Weight - 166
Flip x
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DeterminedGal
Senior Member
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Posted: 2 November 2007 03:27 pm |
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Happy Friday to all! Here's the lineup (so far) for this challenge.
starting wt. goal wt. goal lbs.
Clarinetgurl 135.4 129 6.4
DeterminedGal 234 214 20
Hisgal 174.6 164.6 10
Jules 41 151 140 11
Missfit 160 148 12
Monkey809 121 110 11
Morbidlemon 124.4 112 12.4
Ohm 213 210 3
Peter 186.5 182.5 4
Pinklady 177.6 165 12.6
Soontobeme 221 206 15
Theresa 196 187 9
Voodoodoll 249 238 11
xXxFlipxXx 173.5 166 7.5
Anyone else who want to join in....just send your current weight and your goal weight. I'll update everyone next Friday. Let's all be losers!
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Sassykat
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 3 November 2007 01:16 am |
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Ok count me in! Life has been very busy and I kind of blew the last challenge, but like everyone else, I need some motivation.
My starting weight is 141 lbs and I think 4 lbs would be good, considering my new busy schedule and all the holidays coming up. So that would put my goal weight at 137.
Best wishes everyone!
By the way CPH looks awsome! I think it's great having the buttons at the top.
I do kind of wish we had more food options though in the emoticons. I have noticed there is a lack of vegetables.
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Aryn
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 3 November 2007 03:24 am |
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Hi Everyone,
I just read this challenge and I would like to join. I was a member of these forums back in 2005 and lost 30 pounds. I managed to keep it off for a while, but I have had a really bad year this year and have gained 35 pounds. I am so mad at myself for letting the weight come back on after I worked so hard to take it off. Anyway, I just got myself back on track and started counting calories and exercising again on November 1st. I decided to return to the forums and came across this challenge, which is exactly what I need.
Anyway:
My starting weight on November 1st was 210.5.
My goal weight for January 1st is 195 (15 ½ pounds).
Good luck to everyone!!!!
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Ohm
Senior Member
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Posted: 3 November 2007 06:15 am |
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Welcome back, Aryn. Maybe you can do it again, and keep it off this time!
Good luck with achieving your weight oss goal.
Becci
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Fire Man Joe
Senior Member
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Posted: 3 November 2007 03:10 pm |
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| Count me in! I have a lot of weight fluctuations, but these challenges help. You can put my starting weight at 205 lb though I know I gained some. My goal is to get below 200 so lets say 199 for Jan 1st. 6 lbs to lose.
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Sassykat
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 3 November 2007 03:19 pm |
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| Welcome Aryn! Or welcome back I should say! I think it's wonderful that you were here a while back and have come back again. This place kind of seems like home to me. A familiar friendly place always welcoming and waiting.
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Scoobees
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 3 November 2007 06:40 pm |
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Hey DG - weighing in on Saturday as promised!
Starting weight: 137
Pounds to lose for goal: 8
End of challenge goal weight: 129
Thanks again for starting this challenge!
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Amadore
New Member
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Posted: 3 November 2007 07:48 pm |
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Hello Everyone,
I just found this forum on the net and I would really like to join. I have been trying to loose weight for many years now and I have always failed. I started dieting a week ago and so far its going well. I eat healthy and I have cut out all carbs. Most of my sugar intake and I have cut out red meat. I drink alot of water and excersize aswell. Last week thursday I weighed in at 214.83lb, a week later which was yesterday I weighed again and I now weigh 205.8lb.... A loss of 9.03lb for 1 week. Seeing how much I have lost this past week has given me the boost and motivation I desprately needed. I am getting married end of december and I really do want to look good. So, the next 2 months I am going to push myself...excersizing everyday and keep eating healthy.
My current weight: 205.8lb
My goal weight: 180.00lb
Weight to loose: 25.8lb
Thank you for starting this challenge, its awesome to know that on this forum there is only positive support.
Kind Regards
Sheree (Amadore)
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Ohm
Senior Member
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Posted: 3 November 2007 08:09 pm |
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Welcome Amadore. I've been to PE, many years ago. Remember it was very quiet.............sorry, can't remember much else. Never mind. I am sure that you will find the support you need (in order to lose that weight) right here on this site.
Have you taken a look at the Tutorial yet? It's at the top of each page, third from the left onthe toolbar. Lots of relevant info there, and there are lots of very helpful and welcoming members here too. We've all been fat, overweight and/or unhappy with out body weight/size/body composition, so we all understand, and are onthe same journey as you. There is strength in numbers! We will all do it together.
Becci
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Ohm
Senior Member
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Posted: 4 November 2007 08:02 am |
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I will be pleased if I can finish 2007 on 110lbs, I'm not exactly sure of my current weight as I haven't weighed myself for over a week but I should be under 118lbs currently so I believe this is an idealistic goal.
Wow, Joanne81, that sounds really low (110 lbs is 7 stone 12 lbs). How tall are you? Please make sure tht you are overweight before trying to lose weight. You can do it lots of ways, but the easiest (although frequently criticised) is to calculate your BMI.
There was some daft woman way back in the thirties who said " a woman can never be too rich or too thin". She was talking out of her Royal backside. There is definitely a healthy threshold. It really is not a good idea to get too thin. It can have horrible and far reaching implications.
Did you know that there are studies which indicate that one of the reasons that many women gain so much weight during pregnancy is that it is the first time in their lives that they have ever eaten proper food in a "normalish" style, and due to their previous inexperience with real food, they have not developed a familiarity with noraml satiation responses, and thus they overeat and gain to omuch weight, which they then lose by crash dieting (hence the drop in breastfeeding rates - BF can increase appetite, if you chaps were not aware - although BF also burns shed loads of calories many women are startled by their appetite increase and so do not continue).
Anyway, the bottom line is that:
1/ If you get too thin you can muck up your reproductive cycle (amenhorrea) which can lead to a life with no children (in a very extreme situation).
2/ You can also find that your hair and nails suffer (worst case scenario your hair falls out and what you have left lacks condition - seriously).
3/Also, and the most persuasive thing for me - if you eat at a starvation level or don't eat at all for a prolonged period of time you can develop hair all over your body. It is called lanugo and is relatively common in very severe annorexia nervosa. If you recover, it can take ages to fall out. Who wants to walk around covered in hair like a chimpanzee?
Edit: somehow this has posted before the post I am responsding too (from Joanne81). Problems in the forum again?
Last edited on 4 November 2007 08:08 am by Ohm
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joanne81
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Posted: 4 November 2007 08:36 am |
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I will be pleased if I can finish 2007 on 110lbs, I'm not exactly sure of my current weight as I haven't weighed myself for over a week but I should be under 118lbs currently so I believe this is an idealistic goal.
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PinkkLady
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Posted: 4 November 2007 11:12 am |
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How is everybody doing? Yesterday was not a good day for me but I am back on track today, so hopefully I will have good results by Thursday.
Good luck everyone!
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clarinetgurl
Moderator
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Posted: 4 November 2007 05:05 pm |
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Well, I'm currently gorging on doughnuts...not at this exact moment, but yeah. That's how i am doing. Pathetic. But i am planning exercise today...
At least I only ate one doughnut for breakfast when I could have easily eaten three or four
CG
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Ohm
Senior Member
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Posted: 4 November 2007 06:47 pm |
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I have to be honest, CG - I'm doing exactly the same thing with citrus-choc-chip flapjacks. Why do they have to taste so good?
B
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clarinetgurl
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Posted: 5 November 2007 02:17 am |
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citrus chocolate chip? Hmm. Not so sure about the citrus. I have never heard of such a thing (flapjacks are the same as pancakes right?)
I had the last chocolate covered doughnut tonight, and I am not as tempted by the plain glazed ones, so hopefully that stint is over.
CG
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Aryn
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Posted: 5 November 2007 02:39 am |
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| I understand your struggle with the donuts. My husband insisted that we pull through Krispy Kreme last night so that he could get a donut. I was very proud of myself because I wasn't tempted at all. Of course that was when I thought that he was only going to order 1 or 2 for the road. He ordered a whole dozen OMG!!!! The temptation has been brutal. I ended up eating one for breakfast this morning and I had one little bite of my son's this morning. I have done really well under the circumstances, but there is still a 1/2 dozen sitting in my kitchen. I just pray that he eats the rest of them quickly. I don't know how much longer I can hold out.
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Ohm
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Posted: 5 November 2007 09:19 am |
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clarinetgurl wrote: citrus chocolate chip? Hmm. Not so sure about the citrus. I have never heard of such a thing (flapjacks are the same as pancakes right?)
I had the last chocolate covered doughnut tonight, and I am not as tempted by the plain glazed ones, so hopefully that stint is over.
CG
Flapjacks are oatcakes, made with far too much butter and sugar - but so yummy. The oats make them very high in fibre, but they are also high in fat and cholesterol (ifyou amke them with butter) but you can reduce the cholesterol by making them with vegetable oil, or even olive oil/sunflower oil,peanut oil or whateveryou prefer.
The recipe I use is:
Ingredients
250g porridge oats/rolled oats
150g butter
75g golden syrup
75g sugar
as much as you want of any combination of items you would like to add (e.g. citrus peel/chocolate chips/halved peanuts/cherries/chopped apricots/dessicated coconut/mixed chopped nuts/chopped dates, etc)
- Melt butter, golden syrup & sugar ina saucepan on the stove top.
Mix chopped nuts, cherries/citrus peel/coconut/.halved peanuts/choc chips or whatever you fancy with oats.
Add melted mixture to oats mix and mix.
Line a square or rectangle baking dish (lasagne dish is perfect) with greaseproof paper or baking parchment. Fill with mixture and press down VERY FIRMLY - use a spoon or spatula cos its usually hot.
Bake. 175 deg C (Gas Mark 4) for 25 to 30 minutes.
Slice into 8 fingers (by cutting into half along the perpendicular bisector of two sides and into quarters perpendicular to the first cut) while still hot and soft but leave in place in tin.
If desired, cover in melted chocolate. Leave to set (overnight if covered in chocolate).The citrus peel adds vitamin C and gives the flapjacks a lovely chcolate orange taste
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morbidlemon
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Posted: 5 November 2007 06:07 pm |
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Mmm. Flapjacks. Do you reckon it's possible to put protein powder into the recipe? I'm really not a fan of the oatcake things I've been making from the recipe in the other forum.
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monkey809
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Posted: 5 November 2007 06:45 pm |
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How mean of your husband to do that!! Get a dozen donuts and bringing them home! Doesn't he know you are deiting. Haha, my husband does the same darn things and it kills me! Can't husbands just be supportive.
Tonight is my wiegh in. I don't think I will have lost anything because I only went to the gym once this past week. I have tried to eat less and I think I am doing an ok job. I will check back in with my weight- hopefully I lost.
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