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KJK_0119
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 Posted: 27 September 2009 09:15 pm
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143.2




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MichelleP
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 Posted: 28 September 2009 12:24 pm
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The same as last week.  Which is in despite of my average daily calories for the week being 1400.  In addition to lower calories I trained for 3 days doing fairly intense cardio sessions, 2 days of upper body strength training sessions and 2 days of lower body strength training sessions. 

I ask myself why no loss and why it's been harder lately to lose?   Maybe I've lost some fat while also gaining some muscle?  Maybe I need to up my calories even more?  Maybe I am at a plateau?

Regardless I will continue with this journey, continue working hard to find what works best for me, change it up as needed and reach my goals darnit!

 

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 Posted: 28 September 2009 01:11 pm
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256.2

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 Posted: 28 September 2009 03:44 pm
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160.0 :grin:

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 Posted: 28 September 2009 05:59 pm
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158.8

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 Posted: 29 September 2009 10:14 am
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Current weight 130.6 :grin:, down 1.1 pounds. After doing so poorly in the last two challenges I think I am finally back on track.

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 Posted: 29 September 2009 10:16 am
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MichelleP wrote: The same as last week.  Which is in despite of my average daily calories for the week being 1400.  In addition to lower calories I trained for 3 days doing fairly intense cardio sessions, 2 days of upper body strength training sessions and 2 days of lower body strength training sessions. 

I ask myself why no loss and why it's been harder lately to lose?   Maybe I've lost some fat while also gaining some muscle?  Maybe I need to up my calories even more?  Maybe I am at a plateau?

Regardless I will continue with this journey, continue working hard to find what works best for me, change it up as needed and reach my goals darnit!

 

Hey Michelle, you are probably gaining muscle which is heavier than fat but you may be trimmer. I know it's really hard not to go by the scale but check how your cloths are fitting, I bet you find they are fitting a little looser.

I love your attitude, you will do it becuase you are so determined :grin:.

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 Posted: 29 September 2009 02:03 pm
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hey michellep...have you taken measurements along the way as you lose the weight? that helps me to stay on track even when the numbers are not changing as much as i wish they would....i take mine about every 8weeks or so....i am probably due for my next measurements here in a few weeks....:)

you are doing great!! :) esp with all the temptations out in the stores these days with holidays setting in... ;)

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 Posted: 29 September 2009 02:04 pm
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GOOD JOB HIKER!! :) I am pleased that you are back on track, you have been working really hard to get that small gain back off!! GO GIRL! :):thumbsup:

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 Posted: 29 September 2009 06:21 pm
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I am so sorry I haven't been updating my internet was down and college block unrelated sites. Soo I haven't done so well

My current weight is 116.3lbs

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 Posted: 30 September 2009 12:57 pm
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119.6

Was really expecting a gain this week so this was a bit of a surprise.   The weather has turned cold suddenly here.   My weight usually drops a little when that happens, but it always comes back if it warms up again.  

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 Posted: 30 September 2009 04:52 pm
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No change

Still 166

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 Posted: 1 October 2009 12:21 am
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Height: 5'8
Starting Weight: 186 lbs.
Goal Weight: 178 lbs.

Hi everyone!

I'm excited about finding this forum. I hope it keeps me on track and I hope in the process, I find others who inspire and help motivate me as well. Maybe I'll get lucky and inspire someone too!

I would love to lose 8 lbs come Halloween and I think this is an attainable goal. I think I will lose about 3-4 lbs in the first week, just because I’ll be making a lot of healthy changes. Example: not eating after 7 p.m., drinking more water, adding more protein to my diet; including shakes, cutting sugar and adding lots of veggies, finally, no soda. I am also taking step classes 3 times a week and lifting one day.

I can’t wait to see the results that someone of you have encountered this first month! Good luck on month two!

Jenn

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Can someone help me on changing the font color? I tried highlighting it and putting the color that I wanted but it didn't work. I also tried typing my response in word and then pasting it but nothing....

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 Posted: 1 October 2009 11:03 am
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No change :(

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 Posted: 1 October 2009 12:08 pm
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Surprisingly still 110lbs!
I pigged out 2 days this week too... Doughnuts.. Turnovers.. :chewing: (I really got to stop with the doughnuts)!

I remember I totally crashed around Thanksgiving time last year. After Thanksgiving, I just kept pigging out and couldn't stop. :dizzy: (Thanksgiving is a little over a week away for me).

Pumpkin pie is so good. Turnovers.. Pies.. Yummy seasonal food.
At least I'll have less things to pig out on since I'm a vegetarian now.

:apple:SW

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 Posted: 2 October 2009 12:07 pm
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298.8

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 Posted: 2 October 2009 01:55 pm
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Well, no change for me! ugh! I am still at 139lbs....

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 Posted: 2 October 2009 08:44 pm
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ugh...after two days of eating bad to comfort a headache possible sinus infection...my wt is up to 157 again... :(

i can do this!

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 Posted: 3 October 2009 02:57 am
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208.2
Not bad me thinks.

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 Posted: 3 October 2009 08:57 am
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NO CHANGE AGAIN!!:sad:

Thank you

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 Posted: 3 October 2009 03:27 pm
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Hiker wrote:
Hey Michelle, you are probably gaining muscle which is heavier than fat but you may be trimmer. I know it's really hard not to go by the scale but check how your cloths are fitting, I bet you find they are fitting a little looser.

I love your attitude, you will do it becuase you are so determined :grin:.


I know that I could be gaining muscle as I have stepped up the strength training a bit in the past couple of weeks. Pants are fitting a tiny bit better in the waist.

This attitude has kept me going and will continue to keep me going.  I really feel that this is my time and I will lose the extra weight and get stronger.  There's no other options for me now.  I'm not trying to come across as some super confident snob about it or anything and it's definitely not always easy.  But... this is how it is for me.

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 Posted: 3 October 2009 03:38 pm
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BJD74 wrote: hey michellep...have you taken measurements along the way as you lose the weight? that helps me to stay on track even when the numbers are not changing as much as i wish they would....i take mine about every 8weeks or so....i am probably due for my next measurements here in a few weeks....:)

you are doing great!! :) esp with all the temptations out in the stores these days with holidays setting in... ;)


Hi BJ -  I have taken measurements along the way. I generally take full body measurement every month.  The last month or so has been a slow month for losing so the measurements haven't really changed.  Though my waist is down an inch from last month, so that's something.  

Just a note about waist measurements - I have found that during TTOM I get pretty bloated and my waist can measure 2-3 inches larger than normal.  I imagine this holds true for other women as well.  I know this now so I don't panic during that time.  

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Zaneesunshine wrote: Height: 5'8
Starting Weight: 186 lbs.
Goal Weight: 178 lbs.

Hi everyone!

I'm excited about finding this forum. I hope it keeps me on track and I hope in the process, I find others who inspire and help motivate me as well. Maybe I'll get lucky and inspire someone too!

I would love to lose 8 lbs come Halloween and I think this is an attainable goal. I think I will lose about 3-4 lbs in the first week, just because I’ll be making a lot of healthy changes. Example: not eating after 7 p.m., drinking more water, adding more protein to my diet; including shakes, cutting sugar and adding lots of veggies, finally, no soda. I am also taking step classes 3 times a week and lifting one day.

I can’t wait to see the results that someone of you have encountered this first month! Good luck on month two!

Jenn




Hi Jenn and welcome to the forums. This place has been a great tool for helping me stay on track and I hope it will be a good tool for you as well. Your goals are attainable and I wish you all the best in your weight loss journey.  You can succeed!


Michelle

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 Posted: 3 October 2009 05:27 pm
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Once more stayed at 52kg (114.5lb) - which is my starting weight for this challenge.


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Hi Jenn and welcome to the forums. This place has been a great tool for helping me stay on track and I hope it will be a good tool for you as well. Your goals are attainable and I wish you all the best in your weight loss journey. You can succeed!


Michelle

Michelle,

Thank you for your encouraging words! I look forward to next Weds when I take my weight again. I'll keep you posted! Can't wait to see everyone else's results as well. Have a great weekend!

Jenn

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Well I am broke and am eating like it with a lot of carbs as they are cheap, I am trying to watch my portions though and drink my water each day.  With this though, I am only slowly going down in weight, 158.2 this week.  :shock:

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 Posted: 3 October 2009 10:43 pm
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Another pretty good week, and still not back to my start weight...

132.6

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SunnyMeg wrote: Well I am broke and am eating like it with a lot of carbs as they are cheap, I am trying to watch my portions though and drink my water each day.  With this though, I am only slowly going down in weight, 158.2 this week.  :shock:


Hey SunnyMeg, it is hard to eat healthy when the budget is tight. One good source of protein that is fairly inexpensive are eggs. If you like them you can do a lot with them without to much effort and expense, tuna and chicken are also not too bad cost wise and really good for you. Also have you tried to Google diet on a budget or protein on a budget? I bet you could get some ideas by doing that.

Good luck, it is harder but it can be done.

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Current Weight 235

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Weight update ( i know its late sorry!!! =))
Thursday 10-1-09 8:00am

David   310lbs

Adam 277lbs

 
Mark 278lbs


Check out my diary called "starting my journey" for before/after pics!! Comment! The feedback from you guys and friends and family is what keeps me motivated!

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wow once upon, talk about making the fat disappear! go girl! it looks like all the workouts, cutting dairy and all your hard work are paying off! I hope that tall will be pleased! :) you have officially blown me out of the water! :) lol...

as for me, im up today, but not officially gonna post till tuesday my weigh in day. i just worked all day on the roof replacing shingles and havent eaten so i dont think my weigh in is accurate for my week.

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Once, you're doing fantastic!:thumbsup:

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210, no gain!!! :cool:

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144.4


omigoshhh..i hadnt realized i'd gained. ewww!! im gonna start working out again. STAT!!

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 Posted: 5 October 2009 12:41 pm
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That's a one pound loss since last week.  Every single pound gets me closer to my goal.:smile:

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253 :grin:

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Hello! Sorry, I didn't intend to 'drop out'. I've been moving house and the internet has only just been reconnected (issues with BT - for all you brits! :dizzy:).

Weigh in is 242lbs. Will weigh again on my normal weigh in day, but thought I should just catch back up!

Kekkie x

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 Posted: 5 October 2009 02:16 pm
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158.6

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 Posted: 5 October 2009 05:39 pm
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157.4

 

I was hoping for .4 lower, but I'll take it. 

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 Posted: 6 October 2009 11:18 am
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Current weight 128.7

I am really happy to be back in the 120's but I am going to Mexico on Friday to an all inclusive, I fear I will be back up come next Tuesday. The place we go to has really good food and there is tons of it and it is everwhere. To make it worse when were there we do nothing, I mean nothing. Maybe a walk on the beach but that's about it so I can't expect anything but a gain I guess :smile:.

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 Posted: 6 October 2009 11:32 am
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Hiker wrote: Current weight 128.7

I am really happy to be back in the 120's but I am going to Mexico on Friday to an all inclusive, I fear I will be back up come next Tuesday. The place we go to has really good food and there is tons of it and it is everwhere. To make it worse when were there we do nothing, I mean nothing. Maybe a walk on the beach but that's about it so I can't expect anything but a gain I guess :smile:.


Hey Hiker - Congrats on getting back in the 120's.  Have a great time in Mexico.  Maybe you could take an extra walk , get some exercise while also seeing beautiful Mexico. Have fun!

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Congrats Hiker!!!

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Just drink plenty of water while in Mexico and you will lose weight. :cool:

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LOL Tontus!

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119.4

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No change

Still 166

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hello!

so i am at 157 again this week,  but it is all my fault. i havent been eating very well the last few days. i get on track and then whammo i fall off again....i will figure it out. i havent been dedicated and honest with myself in regards to eating well for my self.

need motivation again, seems that i am losing it. :(

HIKER, NANCY AND ONCE UPON  .....GOOD JOB LADIES!!!1 YOU GUYS ROCK!

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 Posted: 7 October 2009 04:55 pm
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Weigh In: 201 lbs!!!


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