Gettin Angry For Autumn Challenge!!!

[misscobi]

Thanks Monica! Glad you're feeling better! Happy Friday Eve! lol

[zipp2play]

what's up Tami???

MAN it's quiet in here girls!!!!!!!

[anna_banana]

Tami - don't worry about missing posts/posting at the same time! I tend to leave this forum open on my browser as well, so don't update as often as I should.

Monica - I hope you're feeling better soon! And woo hoo for your NSV!!

boop13 - hang in there! Your scale will move soon…

Melanie - hello! Awesome goal, let's hope that we're all going to be successful losers by the end of the year!

PeacefulGuide - oh dear, I hope your baby's okay… And hope you all feel better soon!

Lynne - pre-pre-maintenance sounds good. We all have think about maintaining our fabulous losses, so it's never too early to mentally prepare for that. I mean, I think maintaining is a whole different ball game compared to losing. You've got to know what sort of ups and downs you're prepared to accept (i.e. the normal +/- some pounds, especially for us ladies) and when to tackle small gains in order to keep the goal weight, etc… And well done for the loss too!

As for me, I'm at 151.5 this morning. I was at 151.0 yesterday, but of course there's the usual bounce back after a new low. Anyways, I'm hoping that this is the sign that my scale is back to its nice mode and will cooperate with me...?

Anyways, I didn't change anything, my body just decided that it's about time to lose a little bit and it did. So 10 days of bouncing around wasn't in vain! So for anyone experiencing a "mini-pause" or a bouncing scale like me - don't change anything, hang in there! We'll all get there in our own time, we certainly didn't gain the weight overnight in the first place, right?

Hmm, NSV - I've got a few...
1: really great skin. I don't know what it is - I have mild ezcema and adult acne (oh god, I do), but they're both in control and my facial skin is looking very good these days. I had some hair loss from just before I started LC but I think it's getting better, or maybe it's my imagination?
2: loose/big clothes. Although this means I need some new clothes which I can't really afford on no job. But seriously, clothes are falling off me and I just look like I'm wearing sacks.
3: feeling great in general. Lots of energy during the day, sleeping well. Now if only I can find the motivation to get to a gym to get rid of my tummy and bat wings, that'd be an awesome bonus!
4: no more eating a huge amount of carbs - this was definitely a problem for me, as I can eat a lot of food (and still can, I just don't) and I can't rely on feeling "fullness". But now that I'm measuring everything, and not eating carbs or sugar, I'm feeling so much better after meals. No more crazy bloated stomach. I can definitely see why people say that carbs and sugar isn't good for you!

Okay, enough from me today...

Have a great day! It's almost Friday...

Anna

[zipp2play]

Anna - way to go on 151.X you are doing great!!!!!!!

[zipp2play]

Forgot to mention, tomorrow is DATE NIGHT over night with hubby. Our sitter from the summer was available for a sleepover so I jumped at it. We are going to the Country Club Plaza area in KC, eating at Capital Grill and spend the night at Sheraton's. I think my parents are meeting us for dinner. There will be wine and talking, laughing and FOOD! Then back to the hotel for WHATEVER COMES TO MIND !

[misscobi]

Anna! Love that the scale is moving again and LOVE those NSV's!!! Way to go!

Monica, it is pretty quiet lately isn't it? Hope everyone's doing well! WooHoo on overnight date night! Love those little chances to get away! Have fun!!!

[zipp2play]

I weighed in today, same as I was WEEKS ago! I have mentally decided that I will hit it hard again after labor day weekend. I guess maintaining till then would be great. I have not had that many truly DOWN days lately. They have been more like 900 - 1000 calories. That being said, that is an easy number to use for maintenance.

[zipp2play]

It's FRIDAY GIRLS!!!!! Get your PARTY ON!!!!!!

[misscobi]

Originally Posted by zipp2play

I weighed in today, same as I was WEEKS ago!

Boy do I hear you! My scale bounces between 225 & 228 and doesn't seem to want to budge... oh-well... eventually it'll have no choice

Happy Friday!

[Happy2be]

Well I can't say I wasn't disapointed this morning when I stepped on the scale!!!! I went to Zumba and really sweated and thought for sure I would be down atleast 1 or 2 lbs since I am in ketosis now. Nope I was only down .2 oz's!!!!! WTH!!!!! Oh well, going to keep plugging along and hope I see new numbers this weekend.

[misscobi]

Originally Posted by Happy2be

Well I can't say I wasn't disapointed this morning when I stepped on the scale!!!! I went to Zumba and really sweated and thought for sure I would be down atleast 1 or 2 lbs since I am in ketosis now. Nope I was only down .2 oz's!!!!! WTH!!!!! Oh well, going to keep plugging along and hope I see new numbers this weekend.

Just not fair You're muscles are probably holding onto some water, though. I bet you'll see a nice loss by Monday.

[boop13]

Happy Friday everyone!!! I am still around. Just haven't been home much. And I'm just getting used to my new phone and typing on it. Hoping I can pop in more often now! I am down to 196.2 today. So .2 to go before my big 50lb lost celebration!!! Hope everyone has an awesome weekend!

[misscobi]

WooHoo Boop!!! Oh, your a bigger person than I... I would have cut off some hair or something to get that .2 and start celebrating! lol

[zipp2play]

Boop you will get there! So, spill, what phone did you get????

[boop13]

Tami-funny you should say that... I cutting my hair tonite! Lol.
Monica- I got the iPhone 4s. Had a crackberry before, literally I had a blackberry that was cracked so badly! Love this phone so far!!

[brewstate]

Good morning everyone! Sorry I've been MIA. My son spilled a drink all over my keyboard and I had to wait to get one shipped in 3 day express. FINALLY, i'm back!

Everyone seems to be doing great. So close boop!

How frustrating Zipp, although 1000 calories sounds pretty dang enjoyable and it may not be fast, but you'll get there.

What great NSV's Anna! It really goes to show that the weight loss is great but there are so many more awesome things about LC that make it a great way to eat.

Melanie, probably lots of water retention from the muscle so I'm sure you'll see a new number soon, plus the exercise is going to make you look much better in the long run.

Lynne, I totally get what you are saying. I'm much more comfortable in my skin that I have been in a long time but I want to stay motivated because I've still got a lot of pudge even though its noticably reduced however its getting hard when I look in the mirror and can honestly say, "you look pretty good"

NSV's, let's see... I needed to run outside early to get my trash out and found a pair of 11 juniors shorts that my neighbor gave me (obscenely too short) anyway I threw them on knowing they wouldn't fit but they buttoned and zipped. Now I'm sure they looked awful, but with a long t-shirt it was passable.

My MIL who I haven't seen in about 60 lbs is coming for a visit in mid-september so my mini goal is to get well into the 160's by the time I see her. I was 169.8 this morning so I really need to get in gear. Had a great 400 calorie DD tomorrow and I'm keeping the wine and carbs in check so hopefully I'll have great news to report soon.

[Happy2be]

YAY on the 160's. Keep at it and you will be where you want to be.

I am also getting to the point that I am liking how I look and don't want to get comfortable here. Stepping the working out and keeping it clean!!!!

I was down .4 lbs today for a flat 191 and 70 lbs lost total!!!!! I am officially just overweight and not obese!!!! Now to get away from the 90's. I have been here way too long!!!!

[boop13]

Elise- wtg on the shorts going on!!! What a great feeling!!
Well cutting my Hair did not make me any lighter. Lol. Still the same today. Not sure why my body is being so stubborn. But slow and steady wins the race right?

[boop13]

Melanie! 70lbs!!! Awesome!

[boop13]

Ok. I'm back again... So I had a dentist apnt this morning, wasn't hungry so only had a coffee with hwc before I went... Came home and jaw hurts too much to eat lunch. And I randomly decide to weigh myself just now... And I'm 195.4!!! I'm claiming it! 50lbs lost!
Happy Saturday!

[brewstate]

What an awesome gift for saturday! 50 lbs is great! I'm so happy for you.

[boop13]

Morning! Just a quick check before I head out for the day! No good news here, because I indulged in too many stuffed mushrooms last night I am sure... But its another beautiful day here and I'm hoping to go for a big walk today to work them off! Hope u ladies all have a great day!

[outofseason]

Boop- Congrats on the milestone!

Melanie- Way to Go!

Anna- Thanks for all the encouragement for bootcamp! It was tough, but an awesome experience! It also got me back into the habit of getting up for 530 workouts!

Zipp- Hope you had a fabulous date night with hubby!

Lynne- Have you bought a Hula Hoop yet? Make sure you buy an adult one, the bigger the hoop, the easier it is to get around and around!

Hope that everyone had a fab weekend! We went back to school last week, and between that and three nights a week of football practice, we have been crazy! I'm sure all on here understand, and are probably going through the same thing. What I want to know is, how do you manage to eat right? I rarely get dinner before 830. And the other night, I scraped our the insides of an Arby's sandwich...

I did manage to make it to the Y four mornings last week. I hope that helps

Have a great week everyone!

[Happy2be]

Thanks ladies!!!! I am pretty pleased!!!!

I randomly weighed myself midday yesterday as well and saw 188.6 a few times, but didn't claim it!!!! I should have because I was 191 this morning.

Working hard and pushing along!!!

[zipp2play]

Originally Posted by boop13

Monica- I got the iPhone 4s. Had a crackberry before, literally I had a blackberry that was cracked so badly! Love this phone so far!!

Awesome! I have had an Iphone for 5 years now and I LOVE THEM! I am only on my 2nd one. They simply last forever! My hubby has one and my son too!

[zipp2play]

My MIL who I haven't seen in about 60 lbs is coming for a visit in mid-september so my mini goal is to get well into the 160's by the time I see her. I was 169.8 this morning so I really need to get in gear. Had a great 400 calorie DD tomorrow and I'm keeping the wine and carbs in check so hopefully I'll have great news to report soon.

Elise - you keep this up and I know you will get right where you want to be! YOUR MIL is going to be so shocked!!!!!!

[zipp2play]

I was down .4 lbs today for a flat 191 and 70 lbs lost total!!!!! I am officially just overweight and not obese!!!! Now to get away from the 90's. I have been here way too long!!!!

Melanie, you have done so well! Way to go!!!!! 70 pounds is amazing. So proud of you!

[lynne2u]

Good morning everyone!!

Originally Posted by Happy2be

I was down .4 lbs today for a flat 191 and 70 lbs lost total!!!!! I am officially just overweight and not obese!!!!

70 pounds is a lot not to be carrying around these days!! More than my 8 year old weighs, and I can hardly pick him up anymore.

Congratulations!!

Zipp, Misscobi, I'm feeling the same right now about the lack of movement on the scale. I second what Misscobi says - eventually it won't have any choice but to budge; and also what Ms. Banana says - don't change anything, hang in there.

I'm exercising more, though. Haven't got the hula hoop yet, outofseason, so when I do I'll keep in mind what you say about getting a bigger one!

Brew, I like the way you turn a phrase. May the 160s come and go very quickly for you!!

Boop, congratulations on 50 pounds!!


Anna, Zipp, those are great NSVs!!

Peaceful, I hope you're feeling better now...

Me... not much to report. I'm doing the JUDDD rotations perfectly, and have not bought any more lc ice cream lately. The scale is still glued to 173-175.

I've been working hard lately that's why I don't get here much. I'll try to do better.

It's the last week of summer vacation here!! I'm kind of looking forward to back to school, it's my favorite time of the year.

Have a lovely day, all!!

Lynne

[zipp2play]

Originally Posted by boop13

Ok. I'm back again... So I had a dentist apnt this morning, wasn't hungry so only had a coffee with hwc before I went... Came home and jaw hurts too much to eat lunch. And I randomly decide to weigh myself just now... And I'm 195.4!!! I'm claiming it! 50lbs lost!
Happy Saturday!

YES you should CLAIM IT GIRL! Way to go! You have worked so hard!!!

[zipp2play]

Originally Posted by outofseason

Hope that everyone had a fab weekend! We went back to school last week, and between that and three nights a week of football practice, we have been crazy! I'm sure all on here understand, and are probably going through the same thing. What I want to know is, how do you manage to eat right? I rarely get dinner before 830. And the other night, I scraped our the insides of an Arby's sandwich...

I did manage to make it to the Y four mornings last week. I hope that helps

Have a great week everyone!

Out - for me, it is planning! We don't have football anymore, but my Daughter does softball for a large chunk of the year. We plan, pack and bring stuff with us everywhere. #1 reason cost, #2 reason I prefer to control the food I eat. It is nothing for us to pack a cooler ALL THE TIME! Cheese, sausage, string cheese, veggies, deli ham, all that stuff are mainstays at our house! This summer I ate a ton of that type of stuff!