Countdown to 2007 Challenge Week 1

[Apey]

Welcome to the Countdown to 2007 Challenge! I wanted to get a group of people together that are motivated to stay on plan for the 5 weeks we have left until 2007.

My starting weight is 295.

My measurements are:

Chest = 54"
Waist = 49"
Hips = 61"

In 2003 when I weighed 348 those measurements were:

Chest = 60"
Waist = 55 1/2"
Hips = 65"

I finished the rest of the pepperoni I had and am going to try and stay away from really salty foods because they cause me to retain fluid badly. DH & I are both sick right now so I'm going to rest instead of trying to exercise this week so that hopefully I will be well by his vacation next week. Hopefully I'll lose a few pounds this week. I did overeat last week and I kind of used the excuse in my mind that it was Thanksgiving week so it was ok to indulge, even though we ended up not having Thanksgiving dinner, lol, but that is no excuse for my overeating so I want to be strict for the next 5 weeks to have a good chunk of weight off by the New Year. Let's kick some fat to the curb! Ok that sounded silly, not really good at motivational expressions.

[doodles]

I'm officially back up to 200. I'm in!

[HAB]

Morning ladies!

I'm here to join the challenge! I just completed two weeks of induction. Unfortunately I only lost 4 pounds this time. Not really sure why I lost so little but it may be because of a new medication I'm taking. Whatever, doesn't matter I am going to stick with it cause I feel a lot better.

I'm planning on doing Atkins, induction level carbs but with more foods than induction like grains and such. I plan on doing the elliptical machine for exercise with maybe some walking thrown in as well.

Here are my stats and measurements:

SW: 224

Bust: 44
Waist: 37
BB: 45
Hips: 49

Not sure if we are posting menus or not but here's mine just in case we are.

B: Carb Control yogurt w/ 1 tbs. flax meal
L: Turkey and cheddar sammich, with mayo on 2 revolution rolls, spinach salad w/ tbs. jalapeno ranch
D: Chicken fajitas, shredded chs., 2 tbs. sour cream, 1 tbs. salsa
S: Celery & PB

Exercise for today will be 30 min. at level 2 on the elliptical and maybe a walk to the park.

Okay ladies, guess that's all for now.

BBL

[Princess Di]

I'm here! I will do my measurements when I get the "girls" harnessed

Starting weight 229 Have done the M/E thing for 3 days with no results Maybe it's the sodium...I was going to try somthing different, but what I need to do is drink more water

April: Thanks so much for starting this challenge!
Pam: Glad you're ovbere here with us too.

Hab: You snuck in. Glad you're here with us too.

[Jennifer]

I'm in. Have a migraine, so I'll post more either later or tomorrow. At least I won't feel like eating.

[Apey]

Good morning Pam, HAB & Diane!

HAB, I didn't lose as much as I usually do when I did induction this last time either. I have no idea why.

Today I am still so full from yesterday that I really feel like just fasting today. I'm not sure I'll have anything to eat but I'll have plenty to drink. Right now I'm trying to decide between meats/eggs/a little cheese with a little veggies, that is what I've eaten the weeks I've lost the most or low carb shakes.
I know it's Frankenfoods but I really need something to do something that has a structure to it. If I could just do the shake for breakfast, lunch & then eat a dinner with proper portions I think it might work. I've pretty much always just ate whatever I wanted, whenever, so I need to really work on eating around the same times through the day. So anyway, I might try it for the rest of this week and see how it goes. If I don't lose it's back to the thing I know that works, (meats/eggs/a little cheese with a little veggies).
When I started this 11 weeks ago I was so concerned with losing as fast as I could but now I realized that since I need to stay on it for life, what is important is the big picture and my blood sugar is staying down so that is the important thing. I'm rambling now, lol.
Where's everyone else?

[Apey]

Sorry you have a migraine Jennifer!

[myyellowstang]

Thanks April for starting this! I need the motivation!

Pam, HAB, Diane, Jennifer - Glad you are doing this with me too.

This morning was a waker-upper. 252 on the scale. 12 pounds up from a few months ago when I was "in the zone".

B - 50
W - 48
H - 53

Breakfast is coffee with creamer and sweetener. Prolly 2 mugs. Lunch is out with hubby, not sure where.

[Edin]

may i join pls? i need to lose 50lbs, and though i know i cant do that in 5 weeks, it would be nice to have support, etc. i will measure later. i am having really bad lower back pain, so it hurts to move, and i need to get ready for work. i am on south beach. thank you to all for your inspiration and for sharing your hearts. hugs

[myyellowstang]

The more the merrier Eden! Everyone is welcome!

[Apey]

I'm so glad you joined Heather!

Welcome Edin!

[epix]

too late to join? I want to go the rest of the year without ANY cheats whatsoever and no pigging out on foods like pepperoni and cheese.

[Maid of Erin]

Hi everyone, I'm in too!

Stats are 290 and measurements are too scary to share.

[Apey]

Originally Posted by epix

too late to join? I want to go the rest of the year without ANY cheats whatsoever and no pigging out on foods like pepperoni and cheese.

It's not too late to join. I know what you mean about the pepperoni & cheese!

[Apey]

Originally Posted by Maid of Erin

Hi everyone, I'm in too!

Stats are 290 and measurements are too scary to share.

Come on girlie! Did ya see mine? My hips are HUGE!

[emeraldskye]

Hi all!!


My starting weight is 198.4

Measurements
Bust: 41
Waist: 36
Hips: 50

I am having a hell of a time staying away from nuts and cheese. They are my downfall.

I have tried the meat fast but it does not work well for me. I think I am going to try alternating. One meal with low carb veggies and the next just meat and or eggs. But no cheese!

Good luck everybody and heres to us losing some poundage before Jan.1st.

[Chelle70]

I want to join in with you guys! I have fallen off the wagon in the worst kind of way since I quit smoking 6 weeks ago. I am up 8 pounds since I quit so I really need to get it back in gear! I need the motivation from you guys since it will be so easy to say, "But it's Christmas, I really need a cookie!"

I have not cheated today so that's a good start for me. I am not an Atkins purist. I will be mainly meat and eggs with a little cheese and veggies thrown in for fun. That is usually what works the best for me!

Thanks for starting this challenge! My starting weight is 228 and I'll have to get back with you on the measurements. I haven't touched a tape measure in weeks!

[Groovycadreamr]

Checking in~

I haven't measured, yet. My starting weight is 247. Doing good so far
today had a dentist appt this morning and have to go back this afternoon
this may keep me from overeating today,lol. Need to drink a ton of water.

[heather2578]

I'm in!!! I am going to try my best to get into ONEderland! However, the number on the scale is going the wrong direction!

Current weight: 209!!!!! (lowest was 201)
Current BMI: 35
Current Measurements:
Bust: I never measured this before. Do you mean over top of the boobs or underneath them? Uh not as though there is much difference for me!!! LOL
Abs (biggest part of the tummy): 39”
Waist (smallest part of the tummy across the belly button): 36.25”
Hips (widest point): 46”
Thighs (mid way between knee and hip): 24” each
Upper Arms (mid way between shoulder and elbow): 14.5” each

From 6/6/05:
Starting weight: 325lbs
Starting BMI: 54
Starting Measurements:
Abs: 59”
Waist: 46”
Hips: 60”
Thighs: 30” each
Upper Arms: 18” each


I just got in from walking my dog Sweetie. As many of you know she had hurt her back, so she hasn't been able to go walking with me. She has seemed much better since Thanksgiving so I decided she could go for the walk today. It's much nicer to take her with me and that keeps me accountable if it's for her as well. I'm also getting over being sick so I haven't walked at all this past week, but for the first time ever last weekend I jogged/walked (jolked) which I was pretty impressed with. Going to try to keep that up!!!

It really sucked to see that 209 this morning! I was 204 Thanksgiving morning and 207 on Saturday. It may be water retention due to TOM, but still it sucks. I want to have a weight that starts with a 1 so bad!!!!!!!! I guess I have 10lbs to lose.

Anyway, excited to be in this with you all!!! My goals for this challenge are to stay under 40 net carbs per day, walk or jolk 4+ times per week, and use sugarfree franken foods as sparingly as possible (as in maybe 1 sugarfree popcycle a day just so I don't have the urge to cheat).
to my Loungie friends and nice to meet everyone else!!!

[myyellowstang]

I measure my bust across the fullest part... which just happened to be the nipple line. I didn't measure arms and legs. I'll add them in later.

[Princess Di]

OK, I did the measurements this morning, but just getting the courage to post them...Glad I removed my pic
B: 46
W: 40
H: 51
starting weight: 229



I'll have to check my stick because I notice I am not really hungry tonight....I must be in ketosis....

I am really tired tonight, so I probably won't exercise tonight. I need to get my butt back to Curves. I also need to get back on my water kick....

[Apey]

I just checked my BMI. It's 48 now. At my highest weight it was 59.

[baindegael]

howdy all! I'm in, and may as well. I don't weigh anymore! lol I get psyched out by the scale


that's us, I'm committing to eating clean (veggies and protein over "snacks") and to 4 days a week exercise. I did cardio and weights yesterday and I want to do some pilates tonight. May is committing to 4 days a week pilates.


Lynn
UNDER BUST 36
BUST 41.25
WAIST 39
HIPS 48.75
THIGH 25.75
CALVE 15.25
ARM 13.5

May
UNDER BUST 33.5
BUST 38.25
WAIST 39.5
HIPS 41.5
THIGH 26.5
CALVE 16.5
ARM 13.25

[heather2578]

Okay adding my bust measurements.

Under bust: 39.5"
bust: 44" (I did like Heather said, but I'm still not sure if I'm doing it right since there's the gap between and I wasn't sure if I needed the tape to be flush at that point. If that even makes sense.)

[emeraldskye]

I hope everyones day went according to plan. I still have to have supper but right now I am so stressed out that food has no allure. But I know if I don't eat something sensible that at around 11:00pm I will succomb to eating cheese and nuts and that is a no-no!

Have a good night all!

[Edin]

tks for the welcome to the group, heather and apey. i really appreciate it. i have been on a plateau now for a few weeks, and have broken my diet. though i am glad that i havent regained anything back, and by eating by the so beach food guidelines, (even though i have cheated), i feel much better.

but i want to get rid of this "divorce fat", and re-find me in one more area. it is part of my healing that i need so badly.

it helped to know that others were working hard today to stay on their plan. i did well today, and did not cheat. but i should have had more water. so i am trying to push some now.

anway, thanks everyone!! here is to us all feeling and looking better as we bring in the new year!!

[myyellowstang]

My BMI now is 39.5. When I started at 285 it was 44.6 so I have made some progress even though I feel down about backsliding lately.