The fun's over! It's time for an Easter (Sunday, March 31) Challenge!

[bobbiegirl2010]

I still kinda look like Sarah's before pick lol I've still got a ways to go but lost 24lbs so far

[walkonby]

I hear ya bobbirgirl! I am always shocked at how the before and after pics look like different people. Weight loss is truly transforming. Congrats to your loss so far! We are in the zone!

[Lynn49]

Hi, everyone...the prodigal dieter, here...Congratulations to all of you on your wonderful progress...Walks, you svelte lady, that little (emphasis on 'little') black dress is within arm's reach!

Well, since my accident, I find that my appetite has dramatically decreased, and I'm trying not to act like a couch (bed, more like it) potato, eating out of boredom. I think avoiding hospital food started that trend I can't weigh myself, horrors with this full leg cast!, but hope to drop in now and then with support when I can get off this ipad and back on the computer again.

Continued good luck to all of you beautiful Losers!
Go outside for a nice long walk and don't take that blessing for granted...

[walkonby]

thanks Lynn!! We will all be here tomorrow to record our weigh in successes ( or maintenance ), or setbacks. Join us for chatter whenever you can. This thread is so much more than our numbers anyway. We are often our own worst critics when it comes to body image. ( see cartoon ) , oh and for the record I am sure Murphy ( my crazy barker ) fancies himself much like that last image! ha ha

[walkonby]

eek!! Technically the birds outside the bedroom window are declaring it is Friday so I surrendered around 4:30 a.m. and got up.
So glad I weighed in first before making my warm water and lemon. I actually dropped 3 whole pounds again this week!! Super pumped over that. Getting closer to my goal, maybe it will not take me until November to drop it all. Good luck with your day everyone.

[bobbiegirl2010]

That's awesome Walkonby

I really need to get back on track. I maintained my weight this week luckily but I'm really not eating or sleeping very well which is not good. Big downfall for me was buying snack food crap for "the kids" last week which I've been randomly nibbling on. I am still making an effort to eat healthy meals but need to be eating healthy snacks too. Started craving pop too but haven't given into that so far. My girls don't drink pop so nobody's going to be tempting me buy it at the grocery store lol.

Going to make my grocery list now and I'm going to but my foot down and stick to it. I have to take the girls grocery shopping with me again tonight but this time I'll let them spend their allowance on a small treat if they really want it. It might be a better "deal" to buy a large bag of chips or a large bag of candy vs single serving sizes, but at they can eat their little treat and its gone and not sitting in the cupboard all week tempting me lol.

Have a good week everyone!

Lynn, I'm sorry to hear about your accident I was wondering where you've been. Take care

[Patty Smyth]

Well May is finally over, 2 birthdays, 1 anniversary, 1 high school graduation. I am done

I will be able to get back on track hopefully now. Bad news is my recurring knee problem is back. I am walking a fine line with it and last week the pain started up again. Gone now but this means it is not stable enough to do any heavy lifting which I am so bummed about because I have a retaining wall that has to come down and be straightened. Not sure if I can do the 50lb blocks I am not a happy camper.

I missed weigh in last week but will be here Friday

[walkonby]

oops, hit a bump today. Went well over my daily calorie allowance ( by 200 calories! ) today before 6:00 p.m. I am on liquids and gulit now until morning.

[bobbiegirl2010]

oops, hit a bump today. Went well over my daily calorie allowance ( by 200 calories! ) today before 6:00 p.m. I am on liquids and gulit now until morning.

Hey Walkonby don't be so hard on yourself Counting calories is not an exact science and how much calories you burn per day varies depending on how active you are.

Try going for a 30 min walk - it will burn extra calories and help you feel less stressed

[walkonby]

Hey Walkonby don't be so hard on yourself Counting calories is not an exact science and how much calories you burn per day varies depending on how active you are.

Try going for a 30 min walk - it will burn extra calories and help you feel less stressed

what? walk?? That is what I stopped doing when I retired, lol!!
You are right bobbiegirl, I am being a bit tough on myself probably because I am anxious to lose the weight.
I listed " zero " under the activities in my calorie/weight tracker journal which basically gives me no credit for burning ANY calories each day. I did this because even though I know I am on the go around the house with dog walking, cooking, housework, stairs etc. I did not want an excuse built into my plan to allow me to eat more....because if it says " oh you burned x calories you are entitled to eat more " , then you bet I would.
That being said I did not fare well this week. Only lost 1 pound! Which is still o.k. but I felt funny and bloated all week and I knew it would show on the scale.

Best of luck everyone with your weigh ins today!

[bobbiegirl2010]

I'm down 1.2lbs this week. Total loss 25lbs. Hoping to do better next week and be down 2.

Not sure how much weight I can lose but another 25lbs would put me within the healthy bmi range. So I guess I'm half way there lol.

[walkonby]

I'm down 1.2lbs this week. Total loss 25lbs. Hoping to do better next week and be down 2.

Not sure how much weight I can lose but another 25lbs would put me within the healthy bmi range. So I guess I'm half way there lol.

That is my goal too bobbie, to get my BMI in a healthier range. I know the number on the scale is not the whole story. Congrats on your loss too this week!!

[hollyquaiscer]

You guy's are all doing fabulous! So wonderful walks.....keep up the great work. Hey Lynn, zooming around in a wheelchair is one heck of a workout, ZOOMBA ain't seen nothing like a hungry woman in a wheelchair!!!!!!

[hollyquaiscer]

Morning everyone. Hope you all have an amazing day and keep up the great work. I found a new exercise I thought you all might enjoy. Just a shift from your usual routine.

[walkonby]

hiya holly!! With the blitz I am on painting, wallpapering and the dreaded moving furniture around and around to clean I have not been in the kitchen much prepping/weighing my foods. Instead I find myself woofing back the healthiest choice of something every 6-7 hrs, lol!
I am holding steady with my weight thank goodness.