Lose 10 pounds extended to 7/4

[Kittie]

Re: Lose 10 Pounds By Fathers Day May 15th - June 18

SweetCher - that's great! Must have felt so good to see that number huh? You're getting there and soon will be out of the 170s. (I don't know about you, but I've been stuck there myself for awhile. :P)


Thank you for the sweet encouragement guys... I really need to drink more water. It detoxifies me and keeps me hydrated and it's something that will always be healthy, no matter what. Drinking an entire bottle in a day is a rare occurance and something I consider an "acheivement" - it's that bad. I've always been addicted to diet soda, it's all I drink really. I feel I'm addicted to it guys.

I also need more sleep. I'm a college student and I'm constantly working with my computer for game design. During an average week I get about 3-4 hours of sleep. I'm not kidding. I usually end up napping after I get home, but never truly get more than a few hours of undisturbed rest. I know it must be unhealthy.

I'm happy though, I'm down to 167 as of this morning, so I did lost that half pound I gained, plus an extra one.

[loana]

Re: Lose 10 Pounds By Fathers Day May 15th - June 18

Way to go everyone you all are doing awesome!!!!! I understand you on the sleep.. my little one finally started sleeping through the night about 2 weeks ago and with the atkins my milk has decreased a lot so he strated waking up again about 5 nights ago.. so I usually get about 4-5 hrs of sleep and I do not get a chance to nap as my oldest one does not nap anymore I just feel like I been getting no sleep forever as my middle child was 4 months when I got pregnant and did not sleep through the night until a yera old and I had my last one when he was 13 months old so I only had a month rest LOL
anyways as far as my weight goes Ia m bumbed out.. it showed in the scale 221 and I have only I guess considered cheating that time I ate afew extra stuffed jalapenos... I know I have not used the bathroom in a few daysbut still is depressing whne I know I have been doing good and passing and saying no to sweets and pizza and stuff that has been only a reach for me but I did it and no change on scale Ughhhhhhh
ok sorry for the vent!

[SweetCher]

Re: Lose 10 Pounds By Fathers Day May 15th - June 18

Kitty - congratulations on hitting 167.
You're right, the water is very important. It not only flushes the system it's really important in hydrating the face. So it's an extremely important beauty treatment for models. So as you're drinking the water remember that you're beatifying your face at the same time...lol

[SweetCher]

Re: Lose 10 Pounds By Fathers Day May 15th - June 18

Loana - we've all had a few days like that this last week. Hang in there. This is just something temporary. I doubt it was the Jalapenos themselves but maybe a water weight gain from some type of salt. Or, like me you may need some things to pass through your system. Hang it there, the temporary weight gain will go away in a few days.

Hope you're able to get more sleep soon!

[loana]

Re: Lose 10 Pounds By Fathers Day May 15th - June 18

Thanks hun I hope you are right

[sillygirl]

Re: Lose 10 Pounds By Fathers Day May 15th - June 18

Kittie....I've also heard that sleeping helps one lose weight. You need more sleep!

[SweetCher]

Re: Lose 10 Pounds By Fathers Day May 15th - June 18

How's everyone doing this evening?

I just want you to know that no matter where we are by Fathers Day, this has been such a great support group! Everyone has been sooo supportive! We've all moved forward a lot and we've helped to keep each other stay on track. That is what is most important! I appreciate all of you for being so kind and warm. This was exactly the type of support I needed when I came on the bb.

[loana]

Re: Lose 10 Pounds By Fathers Day May 15th - June 18

aweee I agree the challenge is awesome.. even though I still have not lost I love it!
I did good this afternoon I gues.s. I did eata few carrots.. I know I was not supposed to but I did it anyways I am not beating myself over it though... I ate chicken for dinner but I did go quite a few hours without a meal as I was busy helping my mom do a scrapbooking project.. I have many many many pages to go but she will love it I am sure
Hope everyone has a wonderful night!

[Kittie]

Re: Lose 10 Pounds By Fathers Day May 15th - June 18

aweee I agree the challenge is awesome.. even though I still have not lost I love it!
I did good this afternoon I gues.s. I did eata few carrots.. I know I was not supposed to but I did it anyways I am not beating myself over it though... I ate chicken for dinner but I did go quite a few hours without a meal as I was busy helping my mom do a scrapbooking project.. I have many many many pages to go but she will love it I am sure
Hope everyone has a wonderful night!

That's the best thing to do - let it go! At least it wasn't a cupcake or anything. I was reading the Atkins Essentials last night and am reminded how it was saying that we may... forget to eat! I don't think I can imagine myself at that point. But I'd try to eat more often if I were you... maybe a snack every few hours? It may just give your metabolism the boost it needs.

Well girls.... guess what? I'm losing at an average weight of one pound a day. Not counting the few days I cheated... but the scale never fails to move down at least 1 lb. when I'm a good girl. I weighed in today at 166! I feel great. I can see my belly shrinking....lol. Just a bit. But it's noticable.

Something I'm particularly proud of is that I realized last night I actually wanted to SIT DOWN at a table for dinner, not drive it home in a to-go bag and eat it in front of the TV. I'm notorious for that. It used to be that unless I was watching TV or somehow being entertained, I didn't really enjoy dinner. But last night... I actually enjoyed it a lot more, and was able to more clearly say, "Okay, that was good... I'm done now", instead of mindlessly scarfing the whole plate. lol.

I still need to work on water and sleep... I'm going to try to drink at least 48 oz. today. I hope you all have a lovely morning.

[sillygirl]

Re: Lose 10 Pounds By Fathers Day May 15th - June 18

I'm loving the challenge too, but I'm not losing either. Still 152 today. I gotta try to drink more water today. I'm still feeling rather sick (bad, bad, bad cough) and water is really hard to get down.

[loana]

Re: Lose 10 Pounds By Fathers Day May 15th - June 18

kittie you are right I need to not go sooo long without a meal.. I am sure my metabolism is suffering with me doing taht and therefore no loss shows lately.. I will try it today!!!!
and way to go on your loss of 1lb a day!!!!

silly-I hope you feel better soon.. being sick is no fun

I wanted to take the boys swimming today but Houston weather this week is sucky so who knows if I can make it.. I have to get a lot of scrapping done today and with the boys not cooperating who knows how it goes
Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

[sillygirl]

Re: Lose 10 Pounds By Fathers Day May 15th - June 18

Always try to eat a little something, even if not hungry. It helps!

[loana]

Re: Lose 10 Pounds By Fathers Day May 15th - June 18

okie dokie.. will go and cook myself osme breakfast now.

[SweetCher]

Re: Lose 10 Pounds By Fathers Day May 15th - June 18

Kitty - Congratulations on hitting 166. Just the sound of that is wonderful to me. I can't wait to hit the 160's it's getting so close. It is amazing that you really do begin to appreciate your meals more and sitting down to enjoy the meal is important. I love to make my meals as pretty and exciting as possible. I guess that's also why I enjoy nice restaurants - their presentations always make the meals look great. So eating a piece of grilled fish with veggies becomes a real treat! I think that's how I made this a Way of life so easily last time, I enjoyed everything I ate! I never felt deprived. I think that's so important!

Silly, sorry to hear that you're feeling sick! Hope you start to feel better soon. Remember you only have a couple of pounds to lose, those are always the toughest. When I was down to my last 10 pounds last time, I gave myself a year to lose it because everyone said that was the hardest. I really don't even remember how long it took for me to go from 145 to 135, I think it was only 2 months. At some point I said I was ready and I turned around and the weight seemed to disappear. But, I may have settled at 145 for about 6 months before that happened. So, I admire you for working at this so hard. You're so close and I think you can do it! So, for right now, just feel better... we all have plenty of time before Fathers day.

Loana - My goal is never to go more than 4 hours without fueling my system. Hopefully that way I will keep burning fat. The swimming is great for weight loss and I bet the boys love doing that on a daily basis. I really need to go out and swim a little more - that would be great exercise for me. I need to buy a new bathing suit!

[sillygirl]

Re: Lose 10 Pounds By Fathers Day May 15th - June 18

Hey Guys! Yup, I'm already 2 weeks past one year of trying to get to my goal!!!! Try, try again and again, right?

I'm with you Cher, I try very hard not to go too long without food. For me, if I'm starving, I have a much greater chance of pigging out on something not so good for me. For today, I plan on eating something more than tea and water!!!!! Food still does not seem appealing to me, but I must eat. Maybe some melted cheese on a plate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!