-->>Christmas Challenge!<<--

[into the flood again]

down to 222 and its that TOM too!!! thats -4 lbs this week :icondance

-tristen-

[Mpatient1]

whelp, lost the 2 pounds I gained &amp; another one just for good measure down to 204 today :icondance &amp; yeah I plan on keeping my original goal... may not make it but I'd rather try for alot &amp; miss than try for a little &amp; stop trying so hard after I hit it :whip

[Kibs]

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

Weighed this morning. I have a digi scale. It says 0, you step on it, and it blinks for a few seconds, then gives you your weight. No big deal right? Well this morning I stepped on it and it took a bit longer than usual with the blinking. I thought maybe I was moving around without realizing it so I stood very still. And it told me 189.5! I was like "theres no frickin way" and right after that, it changed right in front of me from 189.5 to 192.0. I suppose i'm still happy for getting rid of the .5 that was attached to my 192, but dammit.I weighed again and got 192.0. I came into the living room and told sweety "ITS TAUNTING ME!!!"

[Chynna]

Chynna - are you actually German or do you just live there? See, I'm originally from Austria (hence my username: Wienerin = a female from Vienna). And I see that you're measuring in liters, so I'm thinking, you're probably German Congrats on losing those 2 lbs., but more than that, CONGRATULATIONS for quitting smoking, that's HUGE! I quit four years ago, and it was the hardest thing I've ever done... but so incredibly worth it. Hang in there, you're doing terrific, managing to lose weight AND quit smoking.

Hi Wienerin,

No, I'm not German. I just live there. I'm American, but I was born in Stuttgart. I moved to the States when I was a toddler and ended up coming back here, shortly before my 21st birthday. I've been here for almost 11 years and measuring in liters has become a bit of a habit.

Thanks for the kudos! I am happy I quit smoking too. Now I can concentrate on my weight loss rather than on the next cigarette! :yes

BTW, I figured you must be from "Wien" because of your nickname. I guess that speaking fluent German helped make that conclusion. Not everyone knows that Wien = Vienna. Also, do you speak German too?

[maribelle]

Monday morning weigh-in...no loss to report, since I'm still holding a TON of water. Hope next week will bring better news. Congrats to everyone else on their weight losses!

[Michelle73]

Wow...Monday again! Seems these weeks are just flying by. Looks like everyone is doing great!!!! Congrats on all the losses :joy

Mystique...so sorry to hear you are under the weather...hope things get better soon!

I am here to report that I am down 2 lbs. this week to 149. I had to stand up in my brother's wedding a couple weeks ago and the majority of my family and friends never even recognized me!!!! (I live out of state and its been months and for some even years since the last I saw them) I was sooooo happy!!!! More people have commented lately since I have moved into the size 8/10 pants range. I NEVER remember being able to wear an 8 or 10 pants, so this is a true accomplishment for me. I can truly say I owe it all to the nice comments received by people, and the support and encouragement I receive here....you all keep me held accountable, and I appreciate it more than I could ever show! Keep up the great work everyone!!! I am proud to be a part of this fine group :hug



P.S. I should probably also mention the miracle my friend performed transforming my dress from a size 24 which was ordered in January to about a size 12 for that wedding...unbelievable!!!!!!!! :yes

[Granny53]

My Monday morning report:

Weight: 242 (-2)
Total Inches Loss: 3.47

(Can you tell that I'm tickled pink?) :icondance :icondance :icondance 7 pounds to go to meet my goal for this challenge!

Well, off to the gym!

Everybody seems to be doing a great job! Keep it up!

Rhonda :hug

[Mystique]

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[pokeymeister_]

ok start of BC I was 167.5
today I am 162 :joy :joy

I am sooo happy.. I finally lost SOMETHING in the xmas challenge. LOL :joy :joy :joy

[asj2me]

Hi all :wave ,

Not a good week for me :nono I had a major binge that lasted for 72 hours. I am severely bloated and retaining water. This morning I weighed in at 230LBs, :anger my starting weight 2 weeks ago. But I'm sticking with it! Today's a new day. :ThumbsUp

[theoncelers]

Monday Weigh In

I didn't loose over the weekend, but I got in lots of exercise!! I don't think I drank enough water...so I am still at 234 today...good luck everyone!!

[pokeymeister_]

HOLY MICHELLE you are doing AWESOME!!

WHATS YOUR SECRET?? I COULD USE YOUR HELP :hug :hug :hug :hug

MAYBE I JUST NEED TO EXERCISE MORE :joy :joy :joy

[sarahm12002]

Sarahm - we have pretty much the same start and goal weight for this challenge! I just wanted to say hang in there, even if you haven't lost this week, you may very well be in for a whoosh next week. And I really like your attitude about it, saying that at least you haven't gained... you don't fret, you just let it happen as it does. Way to go! Keep up the good work, lady!

wienerin -- Thanks for the encouring words! I know we can ALL do this! Some of us might be slower than others, but we'll get there! :yes

I gained 2 lbs this week, but I'm not going to count it because it's TOM for me. So I'll weigh in next week. Good luck everyone! :wave

[Kibs]

Woo i'm back in my 15s! And ive got saggy leg/bum syndrome in em too

[rissa]

i have not lost any weight. oh well. i had restarted induction so i think i am on that post induction stall. congrats to everyone who has lost some weight!!