weight loss challenge

**nodmicks** · 12-10-2008, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by dmarvelous

Hi,everyone! I hope everyone is doing well! I didn't lose much in November..only a half-pound. I think it might have been a couple of extra trips to the Golden Corral on my vacation. It was worth it though. It was a good vacation! Last weekend though, I said enough and I ate my hot rice stuff and pinto beans that I had cooked with extra jalapenos and steamed cabbage. I had that Friday night and lost a pound. I had the same thing for lunch on Saturday and that night I made my veggie enchilada recipe. I was soooooooo good and only put 3 tablespoons of Wolf chili on them! So on Sunday morning, another pound. I am now down 93 pounds in less than 11 months! I'm hoping to at least hit 100 by the time a year is over! Don't ever give up! I almost went through the bathroom ceiling when I started losing again! Thanksgiving was no problem. Went to the Golden Corral and only got enough for lunch and dinner that day. No leftovers to tempt!

Terrific job!!!!!

I'm down 8 in the last month. I was pretty suprised when I finally weighed

**dmarvelous** · 12-10-2008, 08:31 PM

It just wonderful,doesn't it, when you lose a bunch in a row! When I first changed to low-fat, it was like it was melting off. Every time I got on the scale, I nearly went through the ceiling! Hahaha! But you know, it still thrills me,even a half pound. I just love it! It is actually cold in Texas right now and I froze my hiney off today! Now THAT was a thrill...I haven't been cold in 20 years! What's your goal? Do you have one? I'm going for 175 pounds,so I'm more than halfway.
Keep up your good work!

Deborah

**Sara Noel** · 12-27-2008, 02:10 PM

Just a post to share. I didn't give up on this challenge. Within a week of posting it and sharing it in my column, I found out I was pregnant. Unfortunately, I miscarried not long ago. I will be rejoining this challenge in the new year. More determined than ever. I'll admit this past week I've been eating far more than I should have.... Various goodies such as cookies, candy canes and of course the big holiday meal. ugh But it's time to get back on track.

**McD** · 12-27-2008, 03:41 PM

Oh Sara, I'm so sorry.

**craftypam** · 12-27-2008, 06:27 PM

I went to an exercise class for 8 years, no exercise equipment involved. Good old fashioned exercise sit ups, leg lifts, and using small weights. Exercise instructor quit doing it and I had a kidney transplant; I am taking prednisone and just can't seem to get the weight off, but I love this challenge. In December I was lifting weights and doing sit ups and leg lifts. Joyce Vedral has a couple of good books on lifting weight exercises if anyone is interested. I just have to tell you all the really cool thing. My wonderful husband of 31 years at the time gave me the kidney.

**jolenegreen2** · 12-28-2008, 06:51 PM

look forward to joing tjis challenge...I am wanting to lose 50lbs....

**peanut** · 12-31-2008, 05:17 PM

Oh Sara, I just saw this since I posted. So sorry to hear about your baby. {{{Hugs}}}

I admit I haven't been very successful with this challenge either. I actually put on 2 lbs. over the holidays. I am starting at 182 lbs....sigh.

Good news though is I finally have my new orthodics. I'm gradually breaking them in. And, with the kid being home from university we are doing more walking and shopping.

Jean

**mom2matty** · 12-31-2008, 05:35 PM

I'm so sorry Sara!

I've not posted much here but have worked hard on this challenge......not so much the last couple of weeks with the holidays though! I actually started my weightloss challenge at the end of May and so far I'm down 60 lbs......35 to go and I can't wait! I'll be back on plan and working hard in the next few days!!

**nuisance26** · 01-01-2009, 09:44 AM

Originally Posted by Sara Noel

Unfortunately, I miscarried not long ago. I will be rejoining this challenge in the new year.

~I'm sorry for your loss, Sara.~

**PrairieRose** · 01-01-2009, 11:36 AM

I know how hard a miscarriage is on a body and the mind Sara.

I am looking forward to being serious with this and madhen's pound a week challenge. Maybe between the two challenges I'll make progress on one or possibly both...

So ready to be free of this spare tire.

**Moor** · 01-01-2009, 12:10 PM

Since my DD is getting married, I am getting serious about weight loss.
I want to lose 65 pounds this year. That would put me at the ideal weigh for my height.
That averages out to just 5 pounds a month for the whole year.

So I am putting it in writing, to keep me accountable.

Starting weight:
200 pounds on Jan. 1, 2009

**McD** · 01-05-2009, 02:35 PM

I weighed myself this a.m: 112 lbs which puts me at an estimated 23.4 BMI.

My goal is to get down to 100 lbs, and a BMI of 20. That means losing 12 lbs.

I can do it!!

**jolenegreen2** · 01-06-2009, 07:37 PM

I really really want to lose weight. We are doing a weight challenge at work as well. It is going to be for 6 weeks. Everyone who joins puts in .50 and every week we all add .50 to the jar. WHoever loses the most after 6 weeks wins all the money! I think it is great! I weighed myself today and I weight 220. YIKES! I would love to get to 150lbs...thats 70lbs I need to lose. Im not really sure how to lose it. I work 2 jobs and one is overnights so it is hard for me to fit some time in between the both! LOL. I bought myself new workout clothes...so I could "workout" or "jog" or something. Its pretty cold in NY to be jogging..though...so Im not relly sure what I am going to be doing! LOL. Any tips would be great! I would love to lose it fast!
I am going to QUIT eating out and making home cooked meals. I do SKIP alot of meals and then scraf down tons when Im hungry. I also eat and then sleep becuase of working overnights. I do drink alot of soda and eat alot of junkffod while at work...so I need to cut all that out as well! Good luck ladies...wish me some as well!

**peanut** · 01-13-2009, 12:05 PM

My prayers go out to you Gail. that's a tough struggle. But I believe for every problem we have in life there is a solution...somewhere. We just have to ferret it out.

I broke ranks and went to a naturopath the other day. My doctor sister would be disgusted. But I am more encouraged now at least. I am back on a low carb diet. Before when I did this my cholesterol soared. However, it was not done under supervision. This time it will be. The naturopath insists on working with a GP to do integrated medicine. I love that.

DH and I also decided we weren't getting enough exercise, what with all the cold temperatures and snowstorms this winter. So we hoofed it to the nearest city rec center and bought a gym/pool pass for the rest of the winter.

The naturopath took my blood pressure while we were at her office and my diastolic was a lot higher than normal. I found that really interesting. Will have to report that to my GP. Sigh...

Jean