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CrimsonAnimus
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Posted: 22 September 2008 05:53 pm |
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Welcome to the challenge, Jennifer! Best of luck to you. 
Good job, everyone! 
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alethomas
New Member
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Posted: 22 September 2008 07:56 pm |
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Sorry I'm a little late but I would like to join the challenge.
My starting weight (as of a week ago I haven't weighed myself this week yet). is 181
My Goal Weight is 170
My overall goal is to get down to 150 that is a good healthy weight for me. Though I am trying to focus less on the weight and more on how I feel and look.
So far since December I have lost 23lbs.
I will check back in with you guys on Friday.
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katie in spain
Senior Member
| Joined: | 26 December 2007 |
| Location: | Malaga, Spain |
| Posts: | 78 |
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Posted: 22 September 2008 08:04 pm |
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No change yet again! Still 140 lb
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StuckSara
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 22 September 2008 08:34 pm |
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Sorry I didn't post last week... I weighed in Thursday morning at 146.5. Not much of a loss, but a little at a time isn't bad.
Last edited on 22 September 2008 08:35 pm by StuckSara
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maw32
New Member
| Joined: | 19 September 2008 |
| Location: | Seattle |
| Posts: | 5 |
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Posted: 22 September 2008 09:48 pm |
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Welcome Alethomas,
Great job keeping the weight off for almost one year. That has been the biggest challenge for me.
Good luck, maw32
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mollymoo24
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 23 September 2008 02:55 am |
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| 136.5
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Hiker
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 23 September 2008 11:54 am |
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I had a great week, I made up for the small loss last week!
Current weight 148.3 down 2.4
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Fish_2
New Member
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Posted: 23 September 2008 03:34 pm |
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Weigh in: 133.8
almost a pound....
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sweet kisses
Senior Member
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Posted: 23 September 2008 04:44 pm |
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I know I'm a little late, but I'd really love to join in on this.
My starting weight: 144
My Goal weight: 135
I'll be weighing in on Tuesdays.
Really excited bout this!
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blackdiamond8
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 23 September 2008 06:41 pm |
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| weigh in - 198.6
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CrimsonAnimus
Moderator
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Posted: 24 September 2008 01:32 am |
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Welcome to the challenge, alethomas and sweet kisses! Best of luck to you both!
Great job, everybody!
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OnceUpon-A-ThinGirl
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 24 September 2008 03:34 am |
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| 199 yes yes yes. It's been so long since I've been under 200 I'm ecstatic right now!!!
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CrimsonAnimus
Moderator
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Posted: 24 September 2008 03:41 am |
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Way to go, ThinGirl! Great job! 
Also, that has now put our Total Team Loss at over 150 pounds! Excellent job, everybody!
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foco84
New Member
| Joined: | 12 September 2008 |
| Location: | Colorado USA |
| Posts: | 24 |
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Posted: 24 September 2008 04:29 am |
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oh just sticking to willpower and such. and then you feel like youre doing the best ya can and theres no results after to keep it going for another week-or day even.
ah well.
Hiker wrote: foco84 wrote: ugh.... i am strugglin....
this sux :(
Hey foco, it does stink at times. Any specific challenge we can help you with? I find that this site has a lot of people willing to help, all of us are going through this together. sometimes we need a pat on the back, sometimes a kick in the butt and sometimes just others to listen so let us know where your struggling (you don't have to be specific, just in general) and I am willing to bet you will get some great ideas.
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Beckster
Senior Member
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Posted: 24 September 2008 05:50 am |
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OK, put me in that outstanding character award category.
243
Pffthfftt!!!
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StuckSara
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 24 September 2008 07:02 am |
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| Foco- You've been doing great! Atleast your results say so! Your goal is major and you're already a quarter of the way there, that's wonderful! I wish I could have lost 6 pounds by now... just keep it up, you'll get where you want.
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cportwine
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 24 September 2008 02:02 pm |
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Ok, today is my weigh in day. But, I am going to post it until tomorrow, in hopes that it will be a little better by then.
I had a major pig out and scale is showing it now. So, by tomorrow, some that should be gone. I hope, anyway....
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MattsJen
Senior Member
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Posted: 24 September 2008 03:07 pm |
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ACK...sorry with a new puppy my www time has taken a back seat- I forgot to log in on Sunday.
My CW 176 not as much as I hoped but it's a loss still the same. I have also reached my 1/2 point in my total weight loss- a HUGE milestone for me. Four mths into this and I have dropped from a tight 20 to a nice 12. It is still hard for me to see a 51 pound weight loss when I look in the mirror. My friends and family can see but I can't seem to grasp the whole picture. I mean...duh, I can see it but I still have so much there that I need to loose so all I see is a slightly smaller me. I am just not sure when it will really hit me. Right now, I am at a point where I see skin not adjusting well to the loss and I am 35 so only time will tell if it will adjust. I might after all this still be looking into plastic surgery but at least I am much healthier.
and so the journey continues...
Last edited on 24 September 2008 03:09 pm by MattsJen
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cportwine
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Posted: 24 September 2008 04:44 pm |
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MattsJen wrote: ACK...sorry with a new puppy my www time has taken a back seat- I forgot to log in on Sunday.
My CW 176 not as much as I hoped but it's a loss still the same. I have also reached my 1/2 point in my total weight loss- a HUGE milestone for me. Four mths into this and I have dropped from a tight 20 to a nice 12. It is still hard for me to see a 51 pound weight loss when I look in the mirror. My friends and family can see but I can't seem to grasp the whole picture. I mean...duh, I can see it but I still have so much there that I need to loose so all I see is a slightly smaller me. I am just not sure when it will really hit me. Right now, I am at a point where I see skin not adjusting well to the loss and I am 35 so only time will tell if it will adjust. I might after all this still be looking into plastic surgery but at least I am much healthier.
and so the journey continues...
Great Job! Keep it up! 
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kendra
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 24 September 2008 05:24 pm |
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| still 117
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De
New Member
| Joined: | 10 September 2008 |
| Location: | Maryland USA |
| Posts: | 23 |
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Posted: 25 September 2008 01:22 am |
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Current weight = 166.5
no change from last week
Goal Weight = 157
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Wheo
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Posted: 25 September 2008 01:49 am |
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As sad as it is, for this week's weigh-in, I must remain at 196 pounds (I DID gain a pound earlier in the week, but all of my DDR-ing must have paid off, because it's gone, now ^_^;). I'm in my first year of college, though, and most people my age are currently going through the ridiculous "freshman fifteen". So, I'm not being TOO hard on myself for not losing...at least I'm not having a major gain! ^_^;
Congratulations to everyone who lost (and to those who didn't- like me- hang in there!)! ^_^
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CrimsonAnimus
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Posted: 25 September 2008 04:26 am |
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MattsJen, congrats on achieving that milestone! Kudos to you.
Wheo, I second the congrats to those who have not lost. As Peter has said before, it takes real character to stay in the challenge despite not seeing the results you want to see. Just remember, this is a lifetime journey. All of us are taking more positive steps toward our health, and that is what's important. The results will come - with time. Just keep pluggin' along!
Great job, all!
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cportwine
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 25 September 2008 04:54 am |
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| Yea, I miss peter, and I wonder how his dog is doing....
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StuckSara
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 25 September 2008 05:41 am |
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| what? i missed something... where'd peter go?
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cportwine
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 25 September 2008 12:37 pm |
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| I don't think he went anywhere, just don't here from him much on here, these days...
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cportwine
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 25 September 2008 12:50 pm |
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Ok, put me down for 124lbs. That's like a three pound gain for me....
But, that's what happens when you go off the deep end and eat everything your not suppose to. So, back on track......and trying to get that back down...
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DeterminedGal
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 25 September 2008 01:09 pm |
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| 174 this morning. Going down, but not where I was before. Frustrated, but behaving. It's inspirational to see how well many of you are doing. Keep up the great work!
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Maggie
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 25 September 2008 02:27 pm |
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Good Morning
Weigh in at 180
No change. I seem to be at a standstill. But will keep plugging along.
Congrats to all of you who are doing so well. It is a pleasure to see it, makes me think it is possible.
Cheerio
Maggie
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pbf4326e
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 25 September 2008 03:38 pm |
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Back to 190 lbs. I guess that's maintenance. 
Bert
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StuckSara
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 25 September 2008 08:53 pm |
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weigh in this morning... 145.5 exact same as yesterday morning! I expect it to drop further in the next couple days cause I've been really good.
Good luck to everyone!
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alethomas
New Member
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Posted: 26 September 2008 01:53 am |
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179
Two pounds sweet! I started running/walking and I can tell already that it is really helping.
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Pootchi
Senior Member
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Posted: 26 September 2008 02:52 am |
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I didn't weigh in last week, and this week, well, no change yet.
I'll just weigh myself in the morning to make sure but I'm certain that the scale won't show any new numbers. At least, I haven't gained!
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tamahat73
Senior Member
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Posted: 26 September 2008 02:59 am |
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Well, it's not much but it's something I guess. I've lost about half a pound and am down to 214.0 today. Dang my late night cravings! I wish I had more will power. Any suggestions, anyone?  Tam
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StuckSara
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Posted: 26 September 2008 03:44 am |
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| Sorry I don't have any suggestions tamahat... but I'm right there with you! I always eat late at night (my last meal is usually around 10:00). I think for me it means I didn't eat enough during the day... could that be your case too?
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alethomas
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Posted: 26 September 2008 04:08 am |
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Tamahat73 Usually to keep myself from eating late at night I brush my teeth around 9pm and that usually deters me from eating. Also I will make my own popsicles usuing orange or apple juice and that helps sometimes.
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Nir
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Posted: 26 September 2008 09:33 am |
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I'm still at 116.7lb
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loose weight
New Member
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Posted: 26 September 2008 09:59 am |
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STILL no weigh loss to report for this week will try again next week orghh
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Hiker
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 26 September 2008 11:34 am |
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tamahat73 wrote: Well, it's not much but it's something I guess. I've lost about half a pound and am down to 214.0 today. Dang my late night cravings! I wish I had more will power. Any suggestions, anyone? Tam
Tam, it is the toughest. In addition to Alethomas' suggestion I try to be sure to have sugar-free Popsicles, dill pickles and greek style yogurt in the house. No I don't eat them together that would be a horrible mix, but that way I have as sweet option w/ the Popsicles, a salt option with the pickles and a creamy option with the yogurt. I only allow myself one of those items after supper depending on my craving and it seems to help me get past it. Of course you may not be getting enough calories in the day time. I try to split my calories into 5 small meals and space them somewhat evenly over the day. Good luck, it isn't easy I know.
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larrabeeskot
Senior Member
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Posted: 26 September 2008 12:25 pm |
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I weighed in this morning at 168.4.
Down 1.8 this week, yay!
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cportwine
Distinguished Member
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Posted: 26 September 2008 01:20 pm |
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Back down to 122lbs this morning.
I am sure that won't last since I had a binge yesterday. But, maybe with some extra exercise I can get it to stay there...
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BEC950
Senior Member
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Posted: 26 September 2008 02:20 pm |
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I am back down to 158 this morning so I am back where I started.
My gold for next Friday is again 156. Wish me luck 
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maw32
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| Joined: | 19 September 2008 |
| Location: | Seattle |
| Posts: | 5 |
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Posted: 26 September 2008 02:26 pm |
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tamahat73 wrote: Well, it's not much but it's something I guess. I've lost about half a pound and am down to 214.0 today. Dang my late night cravings! I wish I had more will power. Any suggestions, anyone? Tam
Hi Tam,
I know what you mean about the late night cravings. I've often found that if I stay up late, long after dinner I get what I call my "second dinner wind".
Having something warm to drink at night, like a mug of decaf or herbal tea with a little milk and even splenda , if you have a sweet tooth can help. Focusing on a project, homework or book also takes my mind off food. I've started using meditation tapes to help me relax at night and drift off to sleep.
My suggestions are not the greatest but they sometimes help to distract me from thinking about food at night.
Good luck.
Last edited on 26 September 2008 02:28 pm by maw32
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maw32
New Member
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| Location: | Seattle |
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Posted: 26 September 2008 02:30 pm |
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CW is 161!!
- 4 lbs this week.
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Lucy
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| Joined: | 8 May 2008 |
| Location: | Canada |
| Posts: | 205 |
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Posted: 26 September 2008 05:44 pm |
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No change this week still @ 200....
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DaniMae1
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Posted: 26 September 2008 06:11 pm |
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No change for me. Still 148.....Next week=more  less 
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tamahat73
Senior Member
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Posted: 27 September 2008 12:18 am |
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| Thanks to everyone for all the great tips! I usually can stick to about 1500 calories all day long (and feel really proud of myself for it!) and then blow it impulsively, with an extra 400-600 calorie "binge", like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, around bed time. I think I have been just trying to deprive myself of after-dinner snacks, and it feels like punishment, so to make myself feel better I eat, when I've done so well all day!!! Maybe the better way is to allow myself one of the healthy choices that you suggested as a reward for doing so well all day...And just cutting a few calories out at lunch or breakfast to make up for it? And I will start to brush my teeth earlier as well. That sounds like a great detterent, huh? After all , who ever heard of a peanut butter, jelly and peppermint toothpaste combo? Eww, Yuck!!! Again, thanks to all and good luck! Tam Last edited on 27 September 2008 12:19 am by tamahat73
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ChunchieA
Senior Member
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Posted: 27 September 2008 04:27 am |
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Hello
I am back from vacation - so I weighed in and I have a 1 pound gain - not too bad considering that I went way off my schedule - hardly any working out but lots of walking around and not much snacking but eating 3 small meals a day - all in all it's a success for me. I am at 123 today - so now I have to get back into the groove and back to working out and making wise food choices.
Chunchie A
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missfit
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Posted: 27 September 2008 01:43 pm |
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| no change
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dsalmon
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Posted: 27 September 2008 07:23 pm |
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Weigh in day...and the grand total is...
******134.0 pounds*****
I'm a little nervous that it's a fluke, cause I've never lost 3 pounds in one week before, but I'll take it! Yay! Only 4 pounds to go to reach my goal for the challenge...I just might make it after all!
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