Friday Weekly Maintenance Weigh-In - Page 19

Prairieprof · 10-31-2008, 07:51 AM

118.0 this morning. I was around 117 most of the week; think it's TOM approaching.

Stargazey · 10-31-2008, 08:53 AM

132.1 today.

I do best at maintenance when I eat three meals a day, no snacking, and only water between meals. But after my trip to Barcelona two months ago, I can't seem to get back into the mode of about 5 hours between meals. Does anybody have any hints on how to get from one healthy meal to the next without snacking in between? Thanks in advance!

SmileySue · 10-31-2008, 09:35 AM

127. Happy Halloween everyone!!

Loretta V · 10-31-2008, 10:17 AM

125 today. This is not good. I can name the culprits:

Swedish pancakes
Apple pie, several pieces
coffee cake
a very good Polish Buffet with stuffed cabbage, periogies, blintzes and lots of it.
A whipped cream cake.

Had a nice time visiting with family but sure was out of routine.

My sister and brothers and me in the green.

momov2boys · 10-31-2008, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stargazey

Does anybody have any hints on how to get from one healthy meal to the next without snacking in between?

I don't know what your meals are comprised of (?)
But, have you tried upping your fiber &/or protein or fats?

I chew SF gum b/w meals; sometimes that helps with the "snackies."

HTH

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loretta V

My sister and brothers and me in the green.

You look very nice, Loretta!

NWLoser · 10-31-2008, 12:28 PM

I am 123.75 today. Have added in filberts daily as a snack. They are not my favorite nuts but since we have 70 acres of them they are free.

I do measure them and do not binge on them like some of the other nuts. I actually am starting to like them better.

Stargazey - I find I do better with 3 planned meals and 2 snacks. Otherwise I get too hungry between meals. I know that is not what you were asking but could you take something away from your meals and have it as a snack.

I still weigh and measure most of my food as I am still trying to lose a little more. I think I will continue doing this at least several times a week even when I become satisfied with my weight.

Loretta you look great! What a nice bunch you all are!

Happy Halloween everyone and step away from the candy!

BellaHMB · 10-31-2008, 04:54 PM

Didnt weigh today, got up too early but will tomorrow!

Bella

Kissa · 11-01-2008, 05:12 AM

135lbs Yesterday, was hoping for less, but I'll take it.

Happy November everyone.

BellaHMB · 11-01-2008, 10:02 AM

Well....was up to 143 this morning so I guess its back to induction

Bella

Tecnokitty · 11-01-2008, 10:46 AM

I have been doing well but haven't been weighing. My clothes are a bit big on me and I can fit in a smaller bra as well. I think I am losing inches if not pounds. I've started swimming which is wonderful. Wish I could swim laps everyday of my life. I will have access to an indoor pool for another week so I will definitly be enjoying it

Tecnokitty · 11-01-2008, 10:48 AM

Oh, meant to add that you look beautiful Loretta. That color looks fabulous on you!

Loretta V · 11-01-2008, 06:23 PM

Thanks Tecno While on vacation my pants were fitting me loosely and I thought I would be ok on the scale. But my pants said one thing and my scale said another.

Congrats on your continued success. How do you like your new home?

Loretta V · 11-02-2008, 05:38 AM

Could not resist getting on the scale today. Hard to believe but down to 121, within my range. Must have been a lot of water weight.

Alison Jean 71 · 11-02-2008, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loretta V

Could not resist getting on the scale today. Hard to believe but down to 121, within my range. Must have been a lot of water weight.

Good for you. Steppin on the scale was a good thing! Rest assured it was definitely water.

Kissa · 11-02-2008, 08:41 AM

Way to go Loretta!

BellaHMB · 11-02-2008, 08:50 AM

Maybe I have a little water too ! 141 this morning, and my new goal is 140 so Im sure within a few days it will be back down.

Bella

fischdeb1 · 11-02-2008, 05:04 PM

132 on Fri. up 1 pound- not good before a weekend! Will have to work a little harder next week. I have a retirement dinner to go to on Mon. night. I'll be very strict on Tues. whilde staying on plan for the retirement dinner.
Deb

Ailuros · 11-07-2008, 01:25 AM

I'm at 116.2 this morning, so still in the 116-118 range I've been in all year, but as I'm at the lower end of it, I'm hopeful that there is a little bit of downward movement. It's a pound less than last week's number - but that's within the range of normal random fluctuations, so I'll have to be patient and wait a bit longer to see if things are really changing at all.

Alison Jean 71 · 11-07-2008, 06:43 AM

Pretty much the same as always.... 121.8

fviegas · 11-07-2008, 06:49 AM

Good going Ailuros,
I am also maintaining at 135, feeling healthier than ever, thanks to my
running and pilates schedule. I cannot get down to 132 as I was expecting,
but my body looks awsome, much better than the last time I was 132, so
I think muscle tone has a lot to do with it.
I identify completely with the person on the other thread about "maintaining
but gaining". It is so hard not to be a slave to a number in the scale, even when
your mirror, clothes and other people say otherwise.
I've been having lots of cheats( mostly chocolates and a small cookie at night)
which I know I cannot keep up, the minute I stop running, so I'll be working on that these next weeks.
At least until the Christmas annual binge, which I am so looking forward to...
well, you have to embrace your weaknesses, but give them the tough love of time constraints. :-)
Cheers to you all!!
F.

BellaHMB · 11-07-2008, 08:36 AM

Well.....still hovering at 143 and I need to get back to 140. I did start induction seriously yesterday so I hope to have better news next week.

Bella

mac24312 · 11-07-2008, 09:46 AM

Down to my maintenance level at 135....hope I can stay this way..my give is 135 to 140...

Have a great weekend all!
HUGS!

fischdeb1 · 11-07-2008, 10:32 AM

130.5 this morning, not bad considering I survived last weekend and a retirement dinner Mon. night. However I did do day 1 of The Scardale Diet on Tues. That kept me in line! I really do try to stay within my eating plan because I don't like to play make-up, although 1 day of eating strictly really doesn't kill me!
Deb

Stargazey · 11-07-2008, 11:16 AM

130.8 this week. I've been sticking to the 5-6 hours between meals plan and have managed to lose 1.3 pounds so far!

Loretta V · 11-07-2008, 11:43 AM

Congrats to all of you for even losing on maintainence. WTG I like to stay at the low end also. Weight today 121.

I joined our local Curves and will see if that will have me lose weight. (the gal put me down for a goal of losing 10 pounds) My main concern for joining was to strengthen my bones because of osteopenia. I really don't want to lose 10 pounds at my age.

F, I like your thought: well, you have to embrace your weaknesses, but give them the tough love of time constraints. :-) Knowing that we can eat some of the things we really like, ONCE IN A WHILE. But back to basics for the most part.

NWLoser · 11-07-2008, 12:33 PM

Good morning all. It sounds like we are a great bunch of maintainers.

I am 123.4 today. I think my final goal is going to be 117 with a leeway of 2 pounds either way.

I congratulate those who have been maintaining for a long time. It definitely is a learning game. I don't know if it is harder than losing but definitely something you have to figure out for yourself. I think the hardest part for me is the mindset of not losing. I don't know if that makes sense to anyone else but all along to me it was about getting these pounds off. Suddenly you arrive at the goal and then what? My initial goal was 135. I maintained that from April until August. Then I realized I would feel much better at a lower weight. But I also enjoyed the losing. So I hope I can be satisfied at 117 and just enjoy maintaining.

Ailuros · 11-07-2008, 01:36 PM

Dianne, I definitely know what you mean. It took quite a while for me to get used to not having the "reward" of seeing a lower number each week, and also to stop thinking that whatever weight I was, just another five pounds would be even better

.

Prairieprof · 11-08-2008, 08:37 AM

Still around 118.0 this week.

fviegas · 11-14-2008, 04:30 AM

Hi, everyone!!!
I'm at 134 this week, my weight has been very stable, even with some moderate cheats.
I find the slow long runs have a positive influence in this stability.
Best of luck to you all!!!
Cheers,
F.

Ailuros · 11-14-2008, 04:51 AM

Hello, fviegas

.

I'm a bit higher than last week's low: 117.4 this morning. Still pretty much in the 116-118 range, where I've been all year.

10-31-2008, 12:28 PM	#546
NWLoser MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Beautiful NW Posts: 2,015 Gallery: NWLoser Stats: 235/115/115 WOE: LC/Atkins Start Date: 12/06 Final Time!	I am 123.75 today. Have added in filberts daily as a snack. They are not my favorite nuts but since we have 70 acres of them they are free. I do measure them and do not binge on them like some of the other nuts. I actually am starting to like them better. Stargazey - I find I do better with 3 planned meals and 2 snacks. Otherwise I get too hungry between meals. I know that is not what you were asking but could you take something away from your meals and have it as a snack. I still weigh and measure most of my food as I am still trying to lose a little more. I think I will continue doing this at least several times a week even when I become satisfied with my weight. Loretta you look great! What a nice bunch you all are! Happy Halloween everyone and step away from the candy! __________________ Weight Loss Since Dec. 2006 = 120 lbs. I AM NOW LESS THAN HALF OF MY FORMER SELF!! Dianne A proud TOPS member - became a KOPS on 4/24/08! Join us over at the lowcarb TOPS thread. http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/ot...wcarb-way.html

11-07-2008, 11:43 AM	#565
Loretta V Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 15,309 Gallery: Loretta V Stats: 140/123/120 WOE: Low Carb & Low Fat Start Date: July 2001/ Low Carb Friends 9/2001	Congrats to all of you for even losing on maintainence. WTG I like to stay at the low end also. Weight today 121. I joined our local Curves and will see if that will have me lose weight. (the gal put me down for a goal of losing 10 pounds) My main concern for joining was to strengthen my bones because of osteopenia. I really don't want to lose 10 pounds at my age. F, I like your thought: well, you have to embrace your weaknesses, but give them the tough love of time constraints. :-) Knowing that we can eat some of the things we really like, ONCE IN A WHILE. But back to basics for the most part. __________________ Loretta Goal 120 12/01/01 5'2" Maintaining 118/122 **** 8 YEARS 2 pounds over goal 4/06 WHEREVER YOU ARE - BE ALL THERE! BarbCO 4-15-2007

11-14-2008, 04:30 AM	#569
fviegas Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Geneva, CH Posts: 68 Gallery: fviegas Stats: 150/134/138(upper limit of maintenance) WOE: Dr.Dahlkvist, PP Start Date: June 2008	Hi, everyone!!! I'm at 134 this week, my weight has been very stable, even with some moderate cheats. I find the slow long runs have a positive influence in this stability. Best of luck to you all!!! Cheers, F. Last edited by fviegas; 11-14-2008 at 04:31 AM..

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10-31-2008, 07:51 AM	#541
Prairieprof Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA Posts: 517 Gallery: Prairieprof Stats: 145/117/120 5'4" 10-12 to 4, 18% BF WOE: Protein Power Lifeplan for maintenance Start Date: 8/2007	118.0 this morning. I was around 117 most of the week; think it's TOM approaching.

10-31-2008, 08:53 AM	#542
Stargazey Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 96 Gallery: Stargazey Stats: Size 22/6/10 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2003	132.1 today. I do best at maintenance when I eat three meals a day, no snacking, and only water between meals. But after my trip to Barcelona two months ago, I can't seem to get back into the mode of about 5 hours between meals. Does anybody have any hints on how to get from one healthy meal to the next without snacking in between? Thanks in advance!

10-31-2008, 09:35 AM	#543
SmileySue Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 4,174 Gallery: SmileySue Stats: 332/125, size 2 Maintaining since 3/08!! WOE: Low carb and clean eating/whole foods Start Date: 9/05	127. Happy Halloween everyone!!

10-31-2008, 10:17 AM	#544
Loretta V Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 15,309 Gallery: Loretta V Stats: 140/123/120 WOE: Low Carb & Low Fat Start Date: July 2001/ Low Carb Friends 9/2001	125 today. This is not good. I can name the culprits: Swedish pancakes Apple pie, several pieces coffee cake a very good Polish Buffet with stuffed cabbage, periogies, blintzes and lots of it. A whipped cream cake. Had a nice time visiting with family but sure was out of routine. My sister and brothers and me in the green.

10-31-2008, 04:54 PM	#547
BellaHMB Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 3,565 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/145/original goal of 150 met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins Start Date: 1-16-07	Didnt weigh today, got up too early but will tomorrow! Bella

11-01-2008, 05:12 AM	#548
Kissa Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 5,131 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/139.5/126 5' 4" 145 at restart WOE: Atkins Induction Start Date: January 2001 Atkins, re-induction 30th Oct 2009	135lbs Yesterday, was hoping for less, but I'll take it. Happy November everyone.

11-01-2008, 10:02 AM	#549
BellaHMB Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 3,565 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/145/original goal of 150 met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins Start Date: 1-16-07	Well....was up to 143 this morning so I guess its back to induction Bella

11-01-2008, 10:46 AM	#550
Tecnokitty Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Anna, Texas Posts: 3,598 Gallery: Tecnokitty Stats: B4: 222/125/150 After Baby/Now:241/152/150-155 WOE: Atkins 72, I'm 5'7", 35 years old Start Date: Restarted 6/22/07. In a size 6 jeans now!	I have been doing well but haven't been weighing. My clothes are a bit big on me and I can fit in a smaller bra as well. I think I am losing inches if not pounds. I've started swimming which is wonderful. Wish I could swim laps everyday of my life. I will have access to an indoor pool for another week so I will definitly be enjoying it

11-01-2008, 10:48 AM	#551
Tecnokitty Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Anna, Texas Posts: 3,598 Gallery: Tecnokitty Stats: B4: 222/125/150 After Baby/Now:241/152/150-155 WOE: Atkins 72, I'm 5'7", 35 years old Start Date: Restarted 6/22/07. In a size 6 jeans now!	Oh, meant to add that you look beautiful Loretta. That color looks fabulous on you!

11-01-2008, 06:23 PM	#552
Loretta V Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 15,309 Gallery: Loretta V Stats: 140/123/120 WOE: Low Carb & Low Fat Start Date: July 2001/ Low Carb Friends 9/2001	Thanks Tecno While on vacation my pants were fitting me loosely and I thought I would be ok on the scale. But my pants said one thing and my scale said another. Congrats on your continued success. How do you like your new home?

11-02-2008, 05:38 AM	#553
Loretta V Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 15,309 Gallery: Loretta V Stats: 140/123/120 WOE: Low Carb & Low Fat Start Date: July 2001/ Low Carb Friends 9/2001	Could not resist getting on the scale today. Hard to believe but down to 121, within my range. Must have been a lot of water weight.

11-02-2008, 08:41 AM	#555
Kissa Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 5,131 Gallery: Kissa Stats: 184/139.5/126 5' 4" 145 at restart WOE: Atkins Induction Start Date: January 2001 Atkins, re-induction 30th Oct 2009	Way to go Loretta!

11-02-2008, 08:50 AM	#556
BellaHMB Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 3,565 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/145/original goal of 150 met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins Start Date: 1-16-07	Maybe I have a little water too ! 141 this morning, and my new goal is 140 so Im sure within a few days it will be back down. Bella

11-02-2008, 05:04 PM	#557
fischdeb1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 170 Gallery: fischdeb1	132 on Fri. up 1 pound- not good before a weekend! Will have to work a little harder next week. I have a retirement dinner to go to on Mon. night. I'll be very strict on Tues. whilde staying on plan for the retirement dinner. Deb

11-07-2008, 01:25 AM	#558
Ailuros Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,607 Gallery: Ailuros Stats: Maintenance (since 2003) WOE: Controlled carb, real food Start Date: 2003	I'm at 116.2 this morning, so still in the 116-118 range I've been in all year, but as I'm at the lower end of it, I'm hopeful that there is a little bit of downward movement. It's a pound less than last week's number - but that's within the range of normal random fluctuations, so I'll have to be patient and wait a bit longer to see if things are really changing at all.

11-07-2008, 06:43 AM	#559
Alison Jean 71 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,371 Gallery: Alison Jean 71 Stats: 159/121/119 5'6" 38yrs WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: January 3, 2004	Pretty much the same as always.... 121.8

11-07-2008, 06:49 AM	#560
fviegas Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Geneva, CH Posts: 68 Gallery: fviegas Stats: 150/134/138(upper limit of maintenance) WOE: Dr.Dahlkvist, PP Start Date: June 2008	Good going Ailuros, I am also maintaining at 135, feeling healthier than ever, thanks to my running and pilates schedule. I cannot get down to 132 as I was expecting, but my body looks awsome, much better than the last time I was 132, so I think muscle tone has a lot to do with it. I identify completely with the person on the other thread about "maintaining but gaining". It is so hard not to be a slave to a number in the scale, even when your mirror, clothes and other people say otherwise. I've been having lots of cheats( mostly chocolates and a small cookie at night) which I know I cannot keep up, the minute I stop running, so I'll be working on that these next weeks. At least until the Christmas annual binge, which I am so looking forward to... well, you have to embrace your weaknesses, but give them the tough love of time constraints. :-) Cheers to you all!! F.

11-07-2008, 08:36 AM	#561
BellaHMB Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Northern California Coast Posts: 3,565 Gallery: BellaHMB Stats: 210/145/original goal of 150 met 5.27.07 WOE: Maintenance Atkins Start Date: 1-16-07	Well.....still hovering at 143 and I need to get back to 140. I did start induction seriously yesterday so I hope to have better news next week. Bella

11-07-2008, 09:46 AM	#562
mac24312 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Far SW Virginia Posts: 3,050 Gallery: mac24312 Stats: 250/130/140 WOE: Stella Style/My OWN LC WOL ;]/Maintenance Start Date: October 07 2006 TWO years on Atkins ;]	Down to my maintenance level at 135....hope I can stay this way..my give is 135 to 140... Have a great weekend all! HUGS!

11-07-2008, 10:32 AM	#563
fischdeb1 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 170 Gallery: fischdeb1	130.5 this morning, not bad considering I survived last weekend and a retirement dinner Mon. night. However I did do day 1 of The Scardale Diet on Tues. That kept me in line! I really do try to stay within my eating plan because I don't like to play make-up, although 1 day of eating strictly really doesn't kill me! Deb

11-07-2008, 11:16 AM	#564
Stargazey Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 96 Gallery: Stargazey Stats: Size 22/6/10 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2003	130.8 this week. I've been sticking to the 5-6 hours between meals plan and have managed to lose 1.3 pounds so far!

11-07-2008, 12:33 PM	#566
NWLoser MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Beautiful NW Posts: 2,015 Gallery: NWLoser Stats: 235/115/115 WOE: LC/Atkins Start Date: 12/06 Final Time!	Good morning all. It sounds like we are a great bunch of maintainers. I am 123.4 today. I think my final goal is going to be 117 with a leeway of 2 pounds either way. I congratulate those who have been maintaining for a long time. It definitely is a learning game. I don't know if it is harder than losing but definitely something you have to figure out for yourself. I think the hardest part for me is the mindset of not losing. I don't know if that makes sense to anyone else but all along to me it was about getting these pounds off. Suddenly you arrive at the goal and then what? My initial goal was 135. I maintained that from April until August. Then I realized I would feel much better at a lower weight. But I also enjoyed the losing. So I hope I can be satisfied at 117 and just enjoy maintaining.

11-07-2008, 01:36 PM	#567
Ailuros Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,607 Gallery: Ailuros Stats: Maintenance (since 2003) WOE: Controlled carb, real food Start Date: 2003	Dianne, I definitely know what you mean. It took quite a while for me to get used to not having the "reward" of seeing a lower number each week, and also to stop thinking that whatever weight I was, just another five pounds would be even better .

11-08-2008, 08:37 AM	#568
Prairieprof Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA Posts: 517 Gallery: Prairieprof Stats: 145/117/120 5'4" 10-12 to 4, 18% BF WOE: Protein Power Lifeplan for maintenance Start Date: 8/2007	Still around 118.0 this week.

11-14-2008, 04:51 AM	#570
Ailuros Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,607 Gallery: Ailuros Stats: Maintenance (since 2003) WOE: Controlled carb, real food Start Date: 2003	Hello, fviegas . I'm a bit higher than last week's low: 117.4 this morning. Still pretty much in the 116-118 range, where I've been all year.