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christyandmuddy
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| Joined: | 5 May 2008 |
| Location: | Florida USA |
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Posted: 5 May 2008 01:40 pm |
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Starting Weight: 136 lbs
Goal Weight: 128 lbs
Weigh-in Day: Mondays
I just found this forum today and I think it is a neat coincidence that this challenge is starting today. I hope it can help me stick to exercising and reach my goal.
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Excuse the intrusion christyandmuddy, but I wanted to post the stats at the top of every page.
Peter
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Maggie
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Posted: 5 May 2008 01:41 pm |
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Hi Peter and everyone:
I would love to join your challenge
Starting weight is 186.6
Goal weight is 182
Thanks so much for starting another challenge.
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pbf4326e
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Posted: 5 May 2008 01:53 pm |
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christyandmuddy wrote: Starting Weight: 136 lbs
Goal Weight: 128 lbs
Weigh-in Day: Mondays
I just found this forum today and I think it is a neat coincidence that this challenge is starting today. I hope it can help me stick to exercising and reach my goal.
Hi there and welcome to the forums!
This is a great site and the tutoral is terrific. It will give you knowledge to help you design a program you can live with for the rest of your life.
Glad your with us!
Bert
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pbf4326e
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Posted: 5 May 2008 02:03 pm |
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Little Ange wrote: I want to participate in the challenge, but would like to pick a realist goal. I routinely set goals and don't make them (I don't even get close.). Any advice?
I HAD been at 185 since LAST July, but have since (within the last month) gained an additional 5 lbs. During May & June of last year I was able to lose 15 lbs. by exercising and SEMI following Nutrisystem.
Hey Little Ange,
Read through the tutorals. Often the problem with hitting goals is not having the knowledge we need to set a strategy. The tutorals will give you the info you need about why we gain weight, what happens to our bodies, the effects of food, etc. and what we have to do to get the fat off. Once you're armed with this knowledge you can develope a realistice program for yourself.
Set up a chart by week and track your progress. Don't focus on the ultimate goal but rather focus on small accomplishments. 1-2 lbs a week is a safe and healthy loss. If you only lose a half pound or hit a plateau in a given week, don't get discouraged. This is a lifestyle change. Don't look at this as a short term thing. Realisticly, if you average a pound a week in a year you'll have lost 52 lbs. That's a big deal. Just take baby steps and combine right food choices and exercise. It's about calories in vs. calories used.
Glad you're with us!!
Bert
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meteorites49
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Posted: 5 May 2008 03:20 pm |
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I'm at 128 and I'm going to make my goal to lose a pound a week. Hopefully easily being able to reach or even surpass the goal will make it easier for me to stay motivated. So, goal weight for June 30th is 120.
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kakki
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Posted: 5 May 2008 03:56 pm |
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Ok I'm in again.. and hopefully work/life will settle down so i can be more active than the last challenge. Life is very active lately and troubling but need to get my buns back into gear. Which i'm doing today by not going to the clinic for the cinco de mayo(sp) luncheon cause I know I don't need it.
start today wt is 301.8
gw is 291.8
A total of 10lbs, want to be consertative this time... Thanks Peter!!!!
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morbidlemon
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Posted: 5 May 2008 04:58 pm |
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Aww, there's a space left for me. Now I have to enter myself!
My starting weight is 125.2lb.
My goal weight is 121lb. Approximately 0.5lb a week. I'm setting this low, as so close to goal and getting other priorities right I can't lose what I used to - and I don't want to discourage myself! I'm still in this fight. :)
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blackdiamond8
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Posted: 5 May 2008 05:05 pm |
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starting weight - 208.8
goal weight - 199
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 5 May 2008 06:04 pm |
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I'd like to congratulate all of you for having realistic goals, with no one looking to lose more than two pounds a week.
Actually two a week can be very EASY when you make a radical change from eating lots of junk food to only healthy food, even if you eat quite a bit. But as time goes on the weight loss slows down, and it becomes unrealistic to try to lose too quickly. Doing so usually results in failure.
All totaled, we have a goal of almost 300 pounds and I'm sure it will be over 300 when the last members post their goals. I think often those with the biggest goals tend to lose the least, simply because they were being unrealistic and got discouraged. But I'm not really as judgemental about this as I sound.
I say that because one thing I have learned is that we are all very different. Perhaps someone with a big goal will lose very little, but they would have lost less if they had a smaller goal! Doesn't work that way for me, but as I say... we're all very different.
Perhaps someone with a big goal will lose the most!
I heavily advertised the New Year New YOU! Challenge in the cph newsletter which I was still publishing at that time, so we had LOTS of members and new members sign up. But very many dropped out.
I'm excited to recognize so many of the members of this challenge, and welcome the new comers. Let's all encourage each other to do our very best.
Best wishes,
Peter
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cportwine
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Posted: 5 May 2008 06:11 pm |
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Am I suppose to put in a weigh in day? Well, if I didn't then Friday is my day. 
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pbf4326e
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Posted: 5 May 2008 06:13 pm |
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cportwine wrote: Am I suppose to put in a weigh in day? Well, if I didn't then Friday is my day.
Hi Cport,
You could go with the end for the Spring Fling you sent in. You recorded 125 lbs as an end to that one.
Bert
Last edited on 5 May 2008 06:13 pm by pbf4326e
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 5 May 2008 06:17 pm |
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cportwine wrote: Am I suppose to put in a weigh in day? Well, if I didn't then Friday is my day.
No, not really. I noticed that someone did and many picked up on it and started posting their weigh-in days. Perhaps it's to let me know so I won't think they've forgotten. But I don't really need to know.
Everyone can weigh themselves any day they like and post weekly. I actually take an average of several days since my weight jumps around.
I'll update the stats every Wednesday, if not more often. I do tend to be compulsive!
Thanks,
Peter
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anjan
Senior Member
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Posted: 5 May 2008 07:37 pm |
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I think that I am going to opt-out for this challenge, since I will be on vacation.
Anjan
Opt-out
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pbf4326e
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Posted: 5 May 2008 07:45 pm |
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anjan wrote: I think that I am going to opt-out for this challenge, since I will be on vacation.
Anjan
Opt-out
For two months????? Wow, what a great job. Where do I sign?
Bert
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 5 May 2008 07:51 pm |
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Okay anjan, I'll take your name off when I do the next update. Have a great trip to China!
Peter
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pbf4326e
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Posted: 5 May 2008 08:04 pm |
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Peter,
KatieinSpain is in for this new challenge. She posted on the Spring Fling.
Start 141
Goal 135
Thanks,
Bert
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monkey809
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Posted: 5 May 2008 09:48 pm |
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Bert,
Good luck. I know you can do it!!!
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Hisgal
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 5 May 2008 09:53 pm |
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I would like to join this challenge too, Peter
Starting weight: 189.6 lbs
Goal weight, at end of challenge: 179.6 lbs
Weigh in day: Tuesday
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butterflybabe
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| Joined: | 27 April 2008 |
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Posted: 5 May 2008 11:08 pm |
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Hopefully this will give me the motivation!
Current weight:158
-but usually I have been 156 lately but I had bf's birthday cake and ice cream Sunday late night and weighed at 6am before work so that is probably why. I will reweigh Tuesday morning after a proper night's sleep
Challenge goal weight:150
Ultimate goal weight: 130lbs
Weigh in days:MondayLast edited on 5 May 2008 11:11 pm by butterflybabe
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mollymoo24
Senior Member
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Posted: 6 May 2008 12:45 am |
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Starting weight 158.
Goal weight for this challenge 147.
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chinkiri
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Posted: 6 May 2008 05:50 am |
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Two more kilos to lose, so count me in too.
Starting weight 136.7, target weight 132.3. Lose 4.4 lbs
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pbf4326e
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Posted: 6 May 2008 12:38 pm |
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Thanks, monkey! I appreciate the support. I really do!
Bert
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DeterminedGal
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Posted: 6 May 2008 04:03 pm |
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Just popping in to report I'm at 187 today.
That's 83# lost since August 1. 17# to go to hit the big 100# and ultimately another 20# to go after that.
Bert and I are in a tight, tight race to see who can hit the 100# first. We've been neck and neck for a while. Would love to cross that mark with you, Bert! Off to the gym for some body step and body pump.
DG
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pbf4326e
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Posted: 6 May 2008 04:15 pm |
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DeterminedGal wrote: Just popping in to report I'm at 187 today.
That's 83# lost since August 1. 17# to go to hit the big 100# and ultimately another 20# to go after that.
Bert and I are in a tight, tight race to see who can hit the 100# first. We've been neck and neck for a while. Would love to cross that mark with you, Bert! Off to the gym for some body step and body pump.
DG
You go girl!!! We'll do this together!!!
Bert
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Freckles
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Posted: 6 May 2008 05:45 pm |
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Peter, weigh in for today 5/6/08 = 149.8 lbs.
Regards, Freckles
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clarinetgurl
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Posted: 6 May 2008 08:42 pm |
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Weigh in = 137.6!!!
CG
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Patchers
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Posted: 6 May 2008 10:09 pm |
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Congrats CG and DG nice loss already!
Patchers
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Little Ange
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Posted: 7 May 2008 01:54 am |
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Monday AM ~ 189.5
GOAL ~ 179.5 @ 1.25 lbs. per week
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greentea
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Posted: 7 May 2008 03:00 pm |
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Hi Peter...thanx for the new challenge.....I really want to do it this time and keep it off (no cruises until next year) Ultimately I want to lose 50 lbs so keep the challenges coming!
176 current weight as of May 5th
160 goal weight by June 30th (16 lbs)
green tea
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AubreyEagle
Member
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Posted: 7 May 2008 08:13 pm |
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Challenge SW = 140.6
Weekly weigh-in day = Wednesday
Challenge goal weight = 130.6
Gin 
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ribble
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Posted: 7 May 2008 10:33 pm |
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Hi, Sorry I'm late joining but I've been away.
My target weight is 160lbs
Current weight 165.5 lbs
Weigh in day Mondays.
OK maybe its not a massive weight loss target, but its been getting harder to get near my targets and since I joined in January as I've lost far mre weight than I thought I could or would. If I lose more then its a bonus.Good luck everyone who has joined
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dogs2son1
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Posted: 7 May 2008 11:16 pm |
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Starting weight: 175 lbs
Goal for 8 weeks: 159 lbs
Total weight loss: 16lbs
I will weigh in on Tuesday mornings!
This is my first challenge! Yeah!! Im so excited, because if I do loose the 2lbs a week this will be the first time I have been under 160 since my son was born 4 years ago! GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!
Last edited on 7 May 2008 11:17 pm by dogs2son1
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katie in spain
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| Joined: | 26 December 2007 |
| Location: | Malaga, Spain |
| Posts: | 67 |
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Posted: 7 May 2008 11:49 pm |
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This is my ticker and I hope I remember how to do this....
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chevytruck
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Posted: 8 May 2008 02:58 am |
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First time back on site in a while, Peter i would like to join your challenge. Sunday i weighed 214 Lbs. 5'6" i started working out and running this week and drastically changed my diet from pizza and Mt. Dew to salads and water. This morning was 209. Would like to be down to 200 or less by June 30rth
Thanks and i hope we all make our goals.
weight in sunday mornings
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 8 May 2008 05:13 pm |
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ribble wrote: OK maybe its not a massive weight loss target...
Peter
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 8 May 2008 05:17 pm |
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dogs2son1,
Cool username!
Let me see...
daughters2son-in-laws2granddaughters6grandson1puppy1
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loose weight
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Posted: 9 May 2008 11:03 am |
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Hi
I'm new to this forum and i would also like to join Peter's challange please.
i think it is excellent to motivate people like me who have been on a yoyo diet for years this site is A*
Current weight 158lbs
Target weight 151lbs
I would like to lose 1lb a week
Last edited on 9 May 2008 01:15 pm by loose weight
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cportwine
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Posted: 9 May 2008 12:28 pm |
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| Ok, I said I would weigh in on fridays. Well, I don't like what the scale was telling me this morning. So, I will post on monday what my weigh in is. Hopefully, this is just my scale playing tricks on me and it will be back to normal on monday.
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 9 May 2008 04:48 pm |
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cportwine,
That's why I weigh daily and basically use an average... so it being off a day or two isn't misleading or upsetting.
Peter
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larrabeeskot
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Posted: 9 May 2008 05:01 pm |
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This week I worked on eating better, including more fruits and veggies.
I also fit exercise in every day, even if it was only 25 minutes.
For these efforts I am up to 167.6!
No pain no gain, right? 
Laura
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Peter
Founder, caloriesperhour.com
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Posted: 9 May 2008 05:12 pm |
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larrabeeskot,
If you've changed your diet, you need to give it some time to adjust to the changes and figure quantities out.
Don't get discouraged... eating more fruits and veggies is a good thing!
Peter
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larrabeeskot
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Posted: 9 May 2008 05:33 pm |
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Peter wrote: larrabeeskot,
If you've changed your diet, you need to give it some time to adjust to the changes and figure quantities out.
Don't get discouraged... eating more fruits and veggies is a good thing!
Peter
I know, I have also been counting calories diligently! I am not discouraged, really, I just take it as life - "you know the best laid plans ..."
Since November I have lost 18 pounds and feel so much better - emotionally and physically - that I am kind of satisfied with staying right here. I am 5'8" so it is not like I am in clinical danger, my BMI is just a bit higher than I would like. I would also like to lose this lingering double chin!
Thanks Peter,
Laura
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pbf4326e
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Posted: 9 May 2008 05:41 pm |
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larrabeeskot wrote:
I know, I have also been counting calories diligently! I am not discouraged, really, I just take it as life - "you know the best laid plans ..."
Since November I have lost 18 pounds and feel so much better - emotionally and physically - that I am kind of satisfied with staying right here. I am 5'8" so it is not like I am in clinical danger, my BMI is just a bit higher than I would like. I would also like to lose this lingering double chin!
Thanks Peter,
Laura
Laura,
Don't pay too much attention to BMI. That's a pretty outdated measurement. Consider a 6'4" NFL quarterback that weighs 240. His BMI would be 29.2 and that's the high side of "Over weight." I've known some of these guys and they're anything but over weight. They're all muscle.
Keep doing what you're doing. You're doing great!!!!
Bert
Last edited on 9 May 2008 05:42 pm by pbf4326e
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zenobia
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Posted: 9 May 2008 06:37 pm |
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alright- i'm in. gonna give it a go again. i got my new routine today and will be starting it tomorrow. i will also be checking my weight then
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cportwine
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Posted: 9 May 2008 06:47 pm |
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Peter wrote: cportwine,
That's why I weigh daily and basically use an average... so it being off a day or two isn't misleading or upsetting.
Peter
I know, I have been weighing almost everyday. But, I keep going up and down. I wish it would just stay down. It's stressing me out, and then I don't do good on my eating habits.
So, I am not going to weigh again until monday. Maybe I can stay more focused instead of worring about the stupid scale.
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Scoobees
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Posted: 9 May 2008 10:06 pm |
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Weigh in: 150 pounds = loss of 2 pounds. 
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tripleplay
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Posted: 10 May 2008 12:54 am |
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Had to weigh in early today versus tomorrow. weight was 246.5 and today was 245.5 for a loss of 1 pound. but total i have lost 4 inches from my waist ( 54 to 50) and 3 off my hips 54.5 to 51.5) and my bust went from 39.5 to 38. something is going right so won't fear the little weight loss. yeah me!!!!!!!
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magique4
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Posted: 10 May 2008 02:25 am |
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| I've been running and excercising a lot this past week and my weight has actually increased, not to mention my fall back last week and eating a whole bunch :(. I'm weighing in at 134 right now. But I know I can do this. I must be burning fat though, because all my clothes are starting to fit looser. Weird.
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zenobia
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Posted: 10 May 2008 04:26 am |
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wow, seems like everyone is doing really well1 i am looking forward to reporting some good news eventually!
tripleplay- i was in Anoka a few days ago at Avant Garden... i thought to myself "i know someone who lives here and what if we saw eachother and didn't even know it"? random thought... it just seemed weird to me.
anyway, big weigh in tomorrow. scoobs, you are an inspiration!
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brook_06
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| Location: | USA |
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Posted: 10 May 2008 06:58 am |
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I would like to join as well. Lets see June 30 that is just over a month. I am very near one of my plateaus so I will make my goal 8 lbs.
Starting wt.: 155 lbs.
Goal wt.: 147 lbs.
Weigh Day: Wednesday
I am a little nervous, with my hubby comin' home for R and R from Iraq I will have to try twice as hard not to eat this great food I am gonna be fixin'. Lasagna and hamburgers... I am wanting to lose 5 lbs asap and hope I don't gain it back!!! (I originally set my goal at 5 lbs.; 150 is a big plateau for me but I thought I would go a little beyond.)
GOOD LUCK ALL!!!
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