Friday Weekly Maintenance Weigh-In - Page 8

BellaHMB · 05-04-2008, 09:27 AM

Oh Loretta, I am so sorry.....let us know how it all goes.

Yes, it was the pizza tops off 2 PIECES of pizza

And they were small ones!

Bella

Kissa · 05-04-2008, 02:47 PM

Loretta, please accept my condolences. You have been so brave throughout and example to us all.

BellaHMB · 05-09-2008, 07:13 AM

136 this morning. How is everyone else doing?

Bella

Loretta V · 05-11-2008, 06:13 AM

Thank you so much for your words of comfort. I felt so blest to be able to care for Dh up until the end. I thank God for our short 12 years together.

Weight 121.5 this am. I have been eating off plan for several days. Will get back to business NOW.

Congrats gals on maintaining.

Prairieprof · 05-11-2008, 08:43 AM

Aargh, 118.6 -- pretty sure it's just TOM weight hanging on; it seems to take a full week to come off. After 4-5 days (like now) I always start to worry.

Loretta, I think you've done *amazingly* in terms of maintaining your weight during this difficult time. Stress alone can cause gain, let alone changes in one's eating pattern.

Loretta V · 05-16-2008, 08:46 AM

Hey you guys, it's Friday. Well, ok it just started. Came over to see how you all are doing?

BBL to check on you.

BellaHMB · 05-16-2008, 09:18 AM

Good morning!
I have been working on settling my weight back down

I could sense it was edging up a bit, maybe just a pound or 2, but that was enough for me. So this morning I weighed in at 136, which is up a bit but Im working on it.

How is everyone else doing?

Bella

Prairieprof · 05-17-2008, 08:57 AM

Hi everyone -- I'm at 118.0, it's been up a bit this week (my parents are visiting, lots of restaurant meals though always on plan!). I've been working out every day, though, plus lots of yard work. I'm trusting it will come down after they leave!

Loretta V · 05-17-2008, 05:05 PM

Good job Bella and Prairie. Don't think a pound or two will cause a lot of problems except for the worry. I feel that way a lot. Will check in tomorrow am with my weight.

Loretta V · 05-18-2008, 08:23 AM

Cindy I love your new avitar. Such a beautiful shine of beauty you radiate.

121 today. Out walking and jogging again and I think that helps some.

Kissa · 05-18-2008, 11:27 AM

Well thank you so much Loretta, how kind. I was very happy that day, it was a reunion with friends from 20 odd years ago.

I check this thread regularly but cannot really claim to be on maintainance with my weight as it is.

I am trying IE at present, seems to be going well.

You are all doing great, well done.

BellaHMB · 05-23-2008, 09:42 AM

Well I guess Im not working on settling down my weight enough as it was 137
this morning! I will keep at it!
Bella

Loretta V · 05-25-2008, 05:39 PM

Weigh in today 120 lbs. I have changed some of eating pattern from fruit for lunch to protein, shaved smoked turkey on a piece of 2% less fat cheese. Maybe that has kicked in for me.

Cindy what is Paul Mckenna all about??

Kissa · 05-26-2008, 06:12 AM

He is a hypnotist but his simple rules are basically the same as Intuitive eating.

Only eat when you are hungry.
Eat what you want not what you think you should.
Savour each mouthful and take your time.
Stop eating as soon as you think you are full.
Forgive yourself if you slip up.
Love the person you are.
Visualise the person you plan to become.

That pretty much sums it up.

BellaHMB · 05-30-2008, 08:47 AM

135 today!

Bella

Prairieprof · 05-30-2008, 11:12 AM

Good for you, Bella!

I'm 118.6 today, on the high side for me but I'm pleased, as it was 120.8 two days ago when I got back from a week visiting a friend and not exercising. That was pretty upsetting, as I did not go off plan a single time. Evidently the exercise is critical to maintaining, and/or I need to cut calories if I'm not doing it. Scary to see how thin the margin of control is.

Loretta V · 05-30-2008, 12:55 PM

Thanks Cindy, Paul Mckenna has some real words of wisdom there.

Just checking in to see how you gals are doing today.

Congrats Bella on that 135.

Prairie, exercise sure is important. When my Dh was sick and I was caring for him, I worried about not getting my usual walk/jogs in, and took to the stationary bike. Between that and caring for him, my weight did not get too far out of hand.
Exercise just has to be a part of this lifestyle. Congrats on getting that vacation weight off.

Loretta V · 06-01-2008, 08:03 AM

Weight today 121.5. I'll take that.

BellaHMB · 06-06-2008, 09:33 AM

Well today not so good.....138. Time to cut back!

Bella

Loretta V · 06-06-2008, 09:41 AM

That's OK Bella. Sometimes we get frustrated with maintaining the same number, but when that number goes up we get charged into new action.

Just loved seeing all of the new avitars her today. Bella were you on a mountain climb? Kissa is that a grand son/daughter? And Prairie, where were you, out to eat evidently? So guys I am showing you my Leah, grandaughter at her dance recital. BBSunday with my weight.

BellaHMB · 06-06-2008, 05:25 PM

Thanks Loretta! Yes, I was on my way to the Yosemite Valley. My new photo was taken today at the Sutro Baths in San Francisco. Very windy!

Bella

Kissa · 06-07-2008, 02:04 AM

Yes I love the new avatars too. The little girl is my 40 year old daughter when she was just a year old. Just too cute. (MintQ8 on these boards)

2 lbs is nothing to worry about but you are wise to deal with it straight away, as I well know. I am doing IE as you know and trying not to weigh, which is really hard. I go back to my London home today and the scales there are my 'true' scales so I will allow myself a little peek there.

Prairieprof · 06-07-2008, 11:56 AM

116.4 today!

I've really worked to take off the weight I gained on my visit to California! I'm pleased I could do it even though I've been under a good bit of stress (worrying about my cat, my car, and tornado sirens the other night -- did you hear about the devastating tornado in Parkersburg, Iowa about two weeks ago? That is basically right by where I live).

My pic is from a visit to Palm Springs during that recent trip -- a fun day.

Kissa · 06-07-2008, 01:17 PM

Wow, well done Prairie!

Gosh, I went to Palm Springs in the 60s. Looks the same in the photo!!!

Loretta V · 06-08-2008, 01:54 PM

Very good job Prairie. Congratulations. Wish I could tell you not to worry and be so stressed. How about trying to live just in the now. Seems to work for me at times, but it is a different way of thinking. That tornado would have really scared me.

Not good for me this week. 123.5. Now where did that come from? I think it is this hot weather ( I want to blame it). I have been eating things I know I should NOT, well, a donut, some chips, a sandwich with 2 slices of regular bread. Had to attend a meeting yesterday that took all day and they served breakfast and lunch there.

Cindy, what is MintQ8?? Maybe I am dense.

Have a good week gals.

Kissa · 06-08-2008, 03:03 PM

MintQ8 appears on LC Friends and indeed introduced me to the forums. She is my daughter Vicky!

Loretta V · 06-09-2008, 11:57 AM

How neat, Cindy. Guess you have to watch what you say, but I still think it is wonderful. You have a personal support person.

BellaHMB · 06-13-2008, 09:10 AM

Are any of you ever nervous before our Friday weigh ins? Even though I stay on plan,
in the back of my mind I worry if I will derail myself with too many nuts !

This week I was 136.

Bella

Prairieprof · 06-14-2008, 07:25 AM

116.4 again this morning (I've been below and above that during the week). Bella, I can't break the daily weighing habit so I don't especially fear Fridays -- but I've been known to delay posting until Saturday when I'm not pleased with the Friday number, like this week!

Things are really difficult here . . . while my house is fine and immediate community mostly OK, the flooding in Iowa is beyond horrifying. Cedar Rapids is like a mini-New Orleans -- 1000 city blocks under water. And my beloved cat was diagnosed with cancer last week. I can definitely feel the appeal of turning to some comfort food, but I know that would be a bad option, and I'd feel even worse if my weight went up.

06-06-2008, 09:41 AM	#230
Loretta V Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 13,831 Gallery: Loretta V Stats: 140/120.5/120 WOE: Low Carb & Low Fat Start Date: July 2001/ Low Carb Friends 9/2001	That's OK Bella. Sometimes we get frustrated with maintaining the same number, but when that number goes up we get charged into new action. Just loved seeing all of the new avitars her today. Bella were you on a mountain climb? Kissa is that a grand son/daughter? And Prairie, where were you, out to eat evidently? So guys I am showing you my Leah, grandaughter at her dance recital. BBSunday with my weight. Last edited by Loretta V : 06-06-2008 at 09:44 AM.

06-08-2008, 01:54 PM	#235
Loretta V Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 13,831 Gallery: Loretta V Stats: 140/120.5/120 WOE: Low Carb & Low Fat Start Date: July 2001/ Low Carb Friends 9/2001	Very good job Prairie. Congratulations. Wish I could tell you not to worry and be so stressed. How about trying to live just in the now. Seems to work for me at times, but it is a different way of thinking. That tornado would have really scared me. Not good for me this week. 123.5. Now where did that come from? I think it is this hot weather ( I want to blame it). I have been eating things I know I should NOT, well, a donut, some chips, a sandwich with 2 slices of regular bread. Had to attend a meeting yesterday that took all day and they served breakfast and lunch there. Cindy, what is MintQ8?? Maybe I am dense. Have a good week gals. __________________ Loretta Goal 120 12/01/01 5'2" Maintaining 118/122 **** 7 YEARS 2 pounds over goal 4/06 WHEREVER YOU ARE - BE ALL THERE! BarbCO 4-15-2007

05-04-2008, 09:27 AM	#211
BellaHMB Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 3,078 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/136/150 goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins Start Date: 1-16-07	Oh Loretta, I am so sorry.....let us know how it all goes. Yes, it was the pizza tops off 2 PIECES of pizza And they were small ones! Bella

05-04-2008, 02:47 PM	#212
Kissa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 3,025 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/132/125 - 130 5' 4" WOE: Atkins Maintainance/Intuitive Eating Start Date: January 2001 restarted 1 September 2006 at 139 lbs	Loretta, please accept my condolences. You have been so brave throughout and example to us all.

05-09-2008, 07:13 AM	#213
BellaHMB Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 3,078 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/136/150 goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins Start Date: 1-16-07	136 this morning. How is everyone else doing? Bella

05-11-2008, 06:13 AM	#214
Loretta V Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 13,831 Gallery: Loretta V Stats: 140/120.5/120 WOE: Low Carb & Low Fat Start Date: July 2001/ Low Carb Friends 9/2001	Thank you so much for your words of comfort. I felt so blest to be able to care for Dh up until the end. I thank God for our short 12 years together. Weight 121.5 this am. I have been eating off plan for several days. Will get back to business NOW. Congrats gals on maintaining.

05-11-2008, 08:43 AM	#215
Prairieprof Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA Posts: 301 Gallery: Prairieprof Stats: 145/117/120 5'4" 10-12 to 4, 18% BF WOE: Protein Power Lifeplan for maintenance Start Date: 8/2007	Aargh, 118.6 -- pretty sure it's just TOM weight hanging on; it seems to take a full week to come off. After 4-5 days (like now) I always start to worry. Loretta, I think you've done amazingly in terms of maintaining your weight during this difficult time. Stress alone can cause gain, let alone changes in one's eating pattern.

05-16-2008, 08:46 AM	#216
Loretta V Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 13,831 Gallery: Loretta V Stats: 140/120.5/120 WOE: Low Carb & Low Fat Start Date: July 2001/ Low Carb Friends 9/2001	Hey you guys, it's Friday. Well, ok it just started. Came over to see how you all are doing? BBL to check on you.

05-16-2008, 09:18 AM	#217
BellaHMB Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 3,078 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/136/150 goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins Start Date: 1-16-07	Good morning! I have been working on settling my weight back down I could sense it was edging up a bit, maybe just a pound or 2, but that was enough for me. So this morning I weighed in at 136, which is up a bit but Im working on it. How is everyone else doing? Bella

05-17-2008, 08:57 AM	#218
Prairieprof Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA Posts: 301 Gallery: Prairieprof Stats: 145/117/120 5'4" 10-12 to 4, 18% BF WOE: Protein Power Lifeplan for maintenance Start Date: 8/2007	Hi everyone -- I'm at 118.0, it's been up a bit this week (my parents are visiting, lots of restaurant meals though always on plan!). I've been working out every day, though, plus lots of yard work. I'm trusting it will come down after they leave!

05-17-2008, 05:05 PM	#219
Loretta V Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 13,831 Gallery: Loretta V Stats: 140/120.5/120 WOE: Low Carb & Low Fat Start Date: July 2001/ Low Carb Friends 9/2001	Good job Bella and Prairie. Don't think a pound or two will cause a lot of problems except for the worry. I feel that way a lot. Will check in tomorrow am with my weight.

05-18-2008, 08:23 AM	#220
Loretta V Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 13,831 Gallery: Loretta V Stats: 140/120.5/120 WOE: Low Carb & Low Fat Start Date: July 2001/ Low Carb Friends 9/2001	Cindy I love your new avitar. Such a beautiful shine of beauty you radiate. 121 today. Out walking and jogging again and I think that helps some.

05-18-2008, 11:27 AM	#221
Kissa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 3,025 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/132/125 - 130 5' 4" WOE: Atkins Maintainance/Intuitive Eating Start Date: January 2001 restarted 1 September 2006 at 139 lbs	Well thank you so much Loretta, how kind. I was very happy that day, it was a reunion with friends from 20 odd years ago. I check this thread regularly but cannot really claim to be on maintainance with my weight as it is. I am trying IE at present, seems to be going well. You are all doing great, well done.

05-23-2008, 09:42 AM	#222
BellaHMB Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 3,078 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/136/150 goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins Start Date: 1-16-07	Well I guess Im not working on settling down my weight enough as it was 137 this morning! I will keep at it! Bella

05-25-2008, 05:39 PM	#223
Loretta V Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 13,831 Gallery: Loretta V Stats: 140/120.5/120 WOE: Low Carb & Low Fat Start Date: July 2001/ Low Carb Friends 9/2001	Weigh in today 120 lbs. I have changed some of eating pattern from fruit for lunch to protein, shaved smoked turkey on a piece of 2% less fat cheese. Maybe that has kicked in for me. Cindy what is Paul Mckenna all about??

05-26-2008, 06:12 AM	#224
Kissa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 3,025 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/132/125 - 130 5' 4" WOE: Atkins Maintainance/Intuitive Eating Start Date: January 2001 restarted 1 September 2006 at 139 lbs	He is a hypnotist but his simple rules are basically the same as Intuitive eating. Only eat when you are hungry. Eat what you want not what you think you should. Savour each mouthful and take your time. Stop eating as soon as you think you are full. Forgive yourself if you slip up. Love the person you are. Visualise the person you plan to become. That pretty much sums it up.

05-30-2008, 08:47 AM	#225
BellaHMB Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 3,078 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/136/150 goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins Start Date: 1-16-07	135 today! Bella

05-30-2008, 11:12 AM	#226
Prairieprof Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA Posts: 301 Gallery: Prairieprof Stats: 145/117/120 5'4" 10-12 to 4, 18% BF WOE: Protein Power Lifeplan for maintenance Start Date: 8/2007	Good for you, Bella! I'm 118.6 today, on the high side for me but I'm pleased, as it was 120.8 two days ago when I got back from a week visiting a friend and not exercising. That was pretty upsetting, as I did not go off plan a single time. Evidently the exercise is critical to maintaining, and/or I need to cut calories if I'm not doing it. Scary to see how thin the margin of control is.

05-30-2008, 12:55 PM	#227
Loretta V Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 13,831 Gallery: Loretta V Stats: 140/120.5/120 WOE: Low Carb & Low Fat Start Date: July 2001/ Low Carb Friends 9/2001	Thanks Cindy, Paul Mckenna has some real words of wisdom there. Just checking in to see how you gals are doing today. Congrats Bella on that 135. Prairie, exercise sure is important. When my Dh was sick and I was caring for him, I worried about not getting my usual walk/jogs in, and took to the stationary bike. Between that and caring for him, my weight did not get too far out of hand. Exercise just has to be a part of this lifestyle. Congrats on getting that vacation weight off.

06-01-2008, 08:03 AM	#228
Loretta V Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 13,831 Gallery: Loretta V Stats: 140/120.5/120 WOE: Low Carb & Low Fat Start Date: July 2001/ Low Carb Friends 9/2001	Weight today 121.5. I'll take that.

06-06-2008, 09:33 AM	#229
BellaHMB Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 3,078 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/136/150 goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins Start Date: 1-16-07	Well today not so good.....138. Time to cut back! Bella

06-06-2008, 05:25 PM	#231
BellaHMB Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 3,078 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/136/150 goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins Start Date: 1-16-07	Thanks Loretta! Yes, I was on my way to the Yosemite Valley. My new photo was taken today at the Sutro Baths in San Francisco. Very windy! Bella

06-07-2008, 02:04 AM	#232
Kissa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 3,025 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/132/125 - 130 5' 4" WOE: Atkins Maintainance/Intuitive Eating Start Date: January 2001 restarted 1 September 2006 at 139 lbs	Yes I love the new avatars too. The little girl is my 40 year old daughter when she was just a year old. Just too cute. (MintQ8 on these boards) 2 lbs is nothing to worry about but you are wise to deal with it straight away, as I well know. I am doing IE as you know and trying not to weigh, which is really hard. I go back to my London home today and the scales there are my 'true' scales so I will allow myself a little peek there.

06-07-2008, 11:56 AM	#233
Prairieprof Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA Posts: 301 Gallery: Prairieprof Stats: 145/117/120 5'4" 10-12 to 4, 18% BF WOE: Protein Power Lifeplan for maintenance Start Date: 8/2007	116.4 today! I've really worked to take off the weight I gained on my visit to California! I'm pleased I could do it even though I've been under a good bit of stress (worrying about my cat, my car, and tornado sirens the other night -- did you hear about the devastating tornado in Parkersburg, Iowa about two weeks ago? That is basically right by where I live). My pic is from a visit to Palm Springs during that recent trip -- a fun day.

06-07-2008, 01:17 PM	#234
Kissa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 3,025 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/132/125 - 130 5' 4" WOE: Atkins Maintainance/Intuitive Eating Start Date: January 2001 restarted 1 September 2006 at 139 lbs	Wow, well done Prairie! Gosh, I went to Palm Springs in the 60s. Looks the same in the photo!!!

06-08-2008, 03:03 PM	#236
Kissa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 3,025 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/132/125 - 130 5' 4" WOE: Atkins Maintainance/Intuitive Eating Start Date: January 2001 restarted 1 September 2006 at 139 lbs	MintQ8 appears on LC Friends and indeed introduced me to the forums. She is my daughter Vicky!

06-09-2008, 11:57 AM	#237
Loretta V Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 13,831 Gallery: Loretta V Stats: 140/120.5/120 WOE: Low Carb & Low Fat Start Date: July 2001/ Low Carb Friends 9/2001	How neat, Cindy. Guess you have to watch what you say, but I still think it is wonderful. You have a personal support person.

06-13-2008, 09:10 AM	#238
BellaHMB Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 3,078 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/136/150 goal met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins Start Date: 1-16-07	Are any of you ever nervous before our Friday weigh ins? Even though I stay on plan, in the back of my mind I worry if I will derail myself with too many nuts ! This week I was 136. Bella

06-14-2008, 07:25 AM	#239
Prairieprof Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA Posts: 301 Gallery: Prairieprof Stats: 145/117/120 5'4" 10-12 to 4, 18% BF WOE: Protein Power Lifeplan for maintenance Start Date: 8/2007	116.4 again this morning (I've been below and above that during the week). Bella, I can't break the daily weighing habit so I don't especially fear Fridays -- but I've been known to delay posting until Saturday when I'm not pleased with the Friday number, like this week! Things are really difficult here . . . while my house is fine and immediate community mostly OK, the flooding in Iowa is beyond horrifying. Cedar Rapids is like a mini-New Orleans -- 1000 city blocks under water. And my beloved cat was diagnosed with cancer last week. I can definitely feel the appeal of turning to some comfort food, but I know that would be a bad option, and I'd feel even worse if my weight went up.

06-14-2008, 08:49 AM	#240
Loretta V Way too much time on my hands!