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greentea
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Posted: 4 March 2008 01:42 pm |
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| I also vacillate between should I buy clothes for my current weight and feel comfortable or suffer in my tight clothes as a constant reminder. There are advantages to both but it is important to keep up your moral while dieting so I would buy a few outfits that see me through weight loss and work towards having them "fall off my body" due to weight loss. I just purchased a pair of burmuda shorts from a catalogue in my xl size and they were slightly tight. Instead of returning them for a plus size I will try them on every week to measure non scale progress. GOOD LUCK TO US ALL!
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monkey809
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Posted: 4 March 2008 01:53 pm |
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Greentea, that is a great idea. Perhaps I will wait until I loose a few pounds and watch how my clothes get looser and looser. Then treat myself to something more my size.
Does anyone know what the average woman's clothing size is?
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EmyW(KS)
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| Joined: | 19 December 2007 |
| Location: | Kansas USA |
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Posted: 4 March 2008 02:13 pm |
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Last summer when I was at my top weight of 202 I had to break down and go buy some 18's for the bottom and 1X for the top. Being in tight clothes is bad enough but when they're light summer clothes and the tightness shows off every little (or not so little) roll it's even worse.
I bought my stuff at Kohl's on the sale racks-usually 50%-80% off. The fun thing is that now they are HUGE on me. (I bought my 1st 12 last week.) Now I am waiting to buy any more clothes til I can buy a 10 or 8-hopefully by June.
I have been putting back $10 for every pound I lose and when I hit my goal I can take that $700+ and go clothes shopping. That is going to be FUN FUN FUN!!!
Emily W (KS)
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alleyne
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Posted: 4 March 2008 02:14 pm |
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Monkey:
Don't feel bad, there are a lot of persons in your same shoes. I have tons, and tons of clothes that cannot fit. But at least you can wear anything to work. I have to wear suits. My suits range from 10, 12, 14, and 16 and some 18. The 18 is because I have gotten fatter and could not get into the small ones. But I have vowed not to purchase another large suit because I must get into those that I have.
So from this new year rolled I have been eating healthy and exercising and now my 16's and 18's are too big. I have to get them adjusted. Some 14's run a bit bigger than others so I can wear them now. but I will eventually get into those 12.
To answer your question, I think the average women size is probably size 10 or 12.
Keep the faith you will get there.
Alleyne
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pbf4326e
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Posted: 4 March 2008 02:20 pm |
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EmyW(KS) wrote: Last summer when I was at my top weight of 202 I had to break down and go buy some 18's for the bottom and 1X for the top. Being in tight clothes is bad enough but when they're light summer clothes and the tightness shows off every little (or not so little) roll it's even worse.
I bought my stuff at Kohl's on the sale racks-usually 50%-80% off. The fun thing is that now they are HUGE on me. (I bought my 1st 12 last week.) Now I am waiting to buy any more clothes til I can buy a 10 or 8-hopefully by June.
I have been putting back $10 for every pound I lose and when I hit my goal I can take that $700+ and go clothes shopping. That is going to be FUN FUN FUN!!!
Emily W (KS)
Emily, What a great idea!! We'll hear the crys of joy all the way from Kansas in June!!
Bert
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monkey809
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Posted: 4 March 2008 02:26 pm |
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Emy,
That is a great idea. Putting some money aside for each pound! I have about 10 pounds to loose so maybe I will put away $20 for each pound . That will give me $200 and at Kohl's , $200 is like a million!!
I am bummed because they don't have mervyns out here. In San Diego they had Mervyns. THey had the perfect jeans that fit my stubby little body and now I can't find anyplace with clothes that fit me.
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 4 March 2008 02:28 pm |
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Goal Weights as of Tuesday morning, March 4. Please post any corrections.
And if you haven't joined yet, you can join at any time!
Peter
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TigerLilly
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Posted: 4 March 2008 02:37 pm |
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I don't see my weights listed on your chart:
Starting weight: 143
Goal weight: 138
Though I have more to lose than 5 lbs - I figured I would set myself up for 5 lbs at first.
Thanks,
TigerLilly
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DeterminedGal
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Posted: 4 March 2008 03:50 pm |
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Peter,
2 Misfits with different weights -- is that right?
Just wondering.
DG
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TigerLilly
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Posted: 4 March 2008 04:59 pm |
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Peter,
It looks item #29 was my weight posting, and I had then gave the go ahead to round up, as per your request.
TigerLilly
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missfit
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Posted: 4 March 2008 05:33 pm |
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| just so we're on the same page. I weigh 153lbs and I will weigh 143 lbs by end of the challenge for a 10 lb loss.
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kakki
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Posted: 4 March 2008 07:14 pm |
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Sorry monkey and Bert- My son has been home w/ fever and I don't have a computer at home. I ran into work for a few hours today...
SW- 299.2
GW - 284.2 - which is 15lbs
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pbf4326e
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Posted: 4 March 2008 07:22 pm |
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Thanks! I hope your boy is feeling better and that you don't get sick.
Please remember to highlight your numbers in red so that we can pick them out quickly in the string.
Bert
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kakki
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Posted: 4 March 2008 07:46 pm |
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| Sorry guys, I'll do better next week I promise. I'm a little fried being home w/ kid to run into work for a few hours to find my desk is swamped w/ stuff!!! Thank bert, he'll be fine.
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 4 March 2008 10:59 pm |
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I believe I have the above errors corrected. Please post any others.
Peter
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Shaddis17
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Posted: 5 March 2008 04:20 am |
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I would LOVE to join!!
Starting Weight:190
Goal Weight:180
I am so excited!!!
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TigerLilly
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Posted: 5 March 2008 11:17 am |
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monkey809 wrote: So I am curious. What is everyone's plan of attack on loosing weight this challenge. I just don't know what to do. Right now I am trying the no-low carb thing. I am thinking about doing that for 2 weeks and then slowly eating a few carbs and excercising. I know I loose quite a bit when I do the no carb thing.
I had cut out white sugar and lost about 2 lbs in 2-1/2 weeks. I had gotten inspiration by reading this person's blog about cutting sweets.
http://www.vanadia.com/stopbeingsweet/sugar_challenge/
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Javan
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Posted: 5 March 2008 11:54 am |
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My plan is the same as what has been working (just slowly):
-sticking to average of no more than 2000 calories per day.
-limiting the fat intake, as well as Sat fat.
-cutting down on the Alcohol
-Getting more fiber and protein in the diet
-Working out more. (striving for 50 minutes every other day)
Last edited on 5 March 2008 11:54 am by Javan
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m_riggs
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Posted: 5 March 2008 05:04 pm |
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Sorry so late but here is my weigh in:
Starting Weight: 155
Goal Weight: 145
I have lost 15lbs from the New Years Challenge and am hoping to lose 10lbs in the Spring Fling Chllng. I have been slipping lately and am ready to get back on track!!!!
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Patchers
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Posted: 6 March 2008 12:54 am |
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I was wondering where everyone has gone. There were 112 people in the New Years challenge and only 45 doing the Spring Challenge. Where did everybody go?
Come on folks. Let's do this thing!!!
Patchers not Patcher
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 6 March 2008 05:32 am |
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Patchers,
Quite a few actually dropped out over the two months. We decided to leave in their stats so long as they had lost weight before they left.
I'm suggesting that in this new challenge we drop people from the list that leave the challenge, honoring those that stay active.
Peter
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katie in spain
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| Location: | Malaga, Spain |
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Posted: 6 March 2008 12:40 pm |
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Hi there! Sorry I am late - just got back home after being away.
My starting weight is 142 lb
My goal weight is 135 lb
My goal weight loss would be 7 lb.
Thanks for starting another challenge and continuing the motivation!
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 6 March 2008 03:43 pm |
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Updated...
Peter
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HeavyinChitown
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Posted: 6 March 2008 03:50 pm |
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| OK, The last challenge I set my goal too high. For this challenge, I will go with a little more realistic 12 pounds. Current weight, 206. Goal, 194. I'll do better about checking in on time too.
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greentea
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Posted: 6 March 2008 03:54 pm |
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Peter, I just reread my home diary and on March 1, Saturday my weight was 176 not 175 as I posted.
Would it be possible for you to change the STARTING WEIGHT TO 176.
Thanks so much.
Greentea
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hoofprints
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Posted: 7 March 2008 01:51 pm |
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Weigh in Friday for me
202.4
Thanks to all my friends here at CPH for keeping me focussed and on track. A big thanks to the challenge coordinators, you are appreciated!
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DeterminedGal
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Posted: 7 March 2008 06:26 pm |
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DG's Friday weigh in is 197.6. That's 2.4# lost so far this challenge.
Beginning weight 200, goal for end of challenge 180.
Thanks for this challenge!!!
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Patchers
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Posted: 7 March 2008 07:07 pm |
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Congratulations DG for breaking through the 200 barrier! It looks like Hoofprints is galloping right behind you!
Way to go!
Patchers
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Christe1101
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Posted: 8 March 2008 01:07 am |
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Christe's Friday weigh-in=128lbs., for a loss of 2 pounds this week.
Eating lots of fish, tilapia, salmon, tuna and started adding flaxseed to my morning oatmeal. Feeling good so far. Trying to be more consistent with my exercise.
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Looseal2
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| Location: | USA |
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Posted: 8 March 2008 05:03 am |
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Hey guys! I'd be starting a few days late, but I'd love to join! My starting weight is 157 and I'm shooting for a 10 pound loss to 147.
The day I like to officially weigh myself is Sunday, but I can move it over to Friday as well for this challenge.
 Lucy
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 8 March 2008 05:07 am |
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You have till Monday night each week to post your results!
Peter
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morbidlemon
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Posted: 8 March 2008 10:35 am |
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Hello!
I figure it's about time I start participating again, I'm feeling pretty positive.
My starting weight: 133lb
My goal weight: 123lb
Oh, and since I haven't been weighing myself regularly at all I will weigh myself and report in every Monday morning. Even if that means I only have two days to get the scale to shift for the first weigh in. ;)
Thanks!
Last edited on 8 March 2008 10:37 am by morbidlemon
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 8 March 2008 01:39 pm |
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SW as of 3/3 = 172
GW as of 5/5 = 159
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larrabeeskot
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Posted: 8 March 2008 04:07 pm |
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"Ha," my body said, "Your will is not as strong as my need to hold on to weight."
Yes, I gained a pound!
Starting weight - 170.0
Current weight - 171.2
Goal - 160.0
I have actually been on track this week, I have not even exceeded my daily calories once! Plus I have been consistent in exercize, so go figure! But since I am happy with the fifteen pounds I have already lost, I am not even tempted to backtrack.
Laura
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 8 March 2008 04:44 pm |
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I'll see what I weigh Monday morning, my weekly weigh-in time, but today I'm excited that my scale says I dropped a percent body fat WITHOUT losing weight.
I do want to lose more weight... five founds in this challenge... but slowly so I don't lose muscle and slow my metabolism.
Losing a percent body fat without losing weight means that I have lost fat and gained muscle!
Peter
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pbf4326e
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Posted: 8 March 2008 05:08 pm |
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I've just update the stats to show the new members who have joined our challenge, and the first few to post their weekend weigh-ins. Remember, you have till Monday night each weekend.
New members are welcome anytime!
Bert
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Looseal2
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Posted: 8 March 2008 05:26 pm |
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Ah, congrats Peter - that's great!! 
I weighed in this morning and my scale told me what I suppose is the right weight (about .4 down from a couple days ago so it seemed like it could be accurate) but my body fat % was 10% lower than its been telling me! I hope my scale is still working and that it was just a temporary thing  I think I'll check again tomorrow and see if it's back in the neighborhood of where I was.
Lucy
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mollymoo24
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Posted: 8 March 2008 05:55 pm |
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Bert I forgot to say thanks for organizing this challenge!
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jinx
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Posted: 9 March 2008 01:17 pm |
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Weight in this morning:
SW: 182
Actual weight: 178 !!! (-4)
Big start. But I don't expect more than 1 or 2 pounds per week lost for the next weeks...
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ChunchieA
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Posted: 9 March 2008 04:01 pm |
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Good Morning
Today we are springing forward - a little adjustments for sleeping and waking now. I weighed in yesterday but only have time to post now. I am at 122 -that was a tough pound to lose. I've been using the daily plate (http://www.dailyplate.com) to track my food intake and exercise - it's been very helpful.
Chunchie A
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Seabiscuit
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Posted: 9 March 2008 08:36 pm |
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Okay, Chunchie, where are you and others getting those cool weight loss tickers?
Is it hard to set one up?
My weight this weekend is 154 +/- 5
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Tratra
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Posted: 9 March 2008 10:29 pm |
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Weigh in: 144.5
Only .5 pound lost...will do better next week!
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katie in spain
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| Location: | Malaga, Spain |
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Posted: 9 March 2008 11:51 pm |
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Hey there! Lovely weather today, had a quick dip in the sea and lay in the sun for about an hour. Been having too much of a good time by the looks of things - STILL at 142 llbs - no change!!!
Nevermind. I will just have to work a bit harder. Bye bye for now.
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hotlabpartner
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Posted: 10 March 2008 01:07 am |
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| I'd like to join the challenge! I weight 133 and would like to weigh 120. I guess I'll update my weight next week.
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 10 March 2008 04:23 am |
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Seabiscuit wrote: Okay, Chunchie, where are you and others getting those cool weight loss tickers? Is it hard to set one up?
Please click on Help for instructions for the weight loss tickers and any other forum questions you have.
Thanks,
Peter
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ribble
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Posted: 10 March 2008 05:36 am |
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Weight this week 173lbs (hangs head in shame   ) a gain of 3lbs. The only thing I can think off (apart from not sticking to watching what I eat etc hard enough) is that work has been manic and I've been so tired when I get in I've just eaten meals that have been quick to prepare which aren't necessarily the best for me. Still I've two weeks holiday coming up so I can take more exercise and eat better.
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Theresa
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Posted: 10 March 2008 07:33 am |
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Han in their Ribble it will come right because of your honesty with yourself.
Weight for me this morning 196 lbs YAHOOOOOOOO!!!! ...er.......2lbs down
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artistjohn
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Posted: 10 March 2008 08:54 am |
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ARTIST JOHN Start 197lb
Today 196lb. = 1lb loss
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morbidlemon
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Posted: 10 March 2008 10:24 am |
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Obviously not a huge change since I've only been going two days, but: 132.8lb 0.2lb loss. Hah. Might have been more if I hadn't had 75g of galaxy chocolate plus a large glass of milk last night. But pain is no excuse for bad eating! Buying lots of vegetables and fresh meat today. Really craving vegetables. :)
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missfit
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Posted: 10 March 2008 10:44 am |
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| 0 lbs. lost for me, still at 153 lbs.
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