Lose 10 pounds extended to 7/4

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

Hey girls, I just found this thread. I'll have to wait to post my measurements when I get back home on Friday. My starting weight for this challenge is 216.4 (which is what I weighed Monday morning before I left for Chicago). I also won't have an "official" starting picture from Monday so the one in my signature will have to do.

Cher, what's so surprising to me is that our measurments look almost identical except my thighs are about 25" (so 1-1 1/2" larger than yours and my calves are 18" about 7" larger) Do you suppose that the difference in our weight (40lbs) is all in my legs??? HOLY CRAPPERS...and most of it is in my calves! Ugh, that's just so gross.

So, my dream is that I would lose all of my 10 lbs in my doggone calves!!!!!!

I want skinny legs like you Cher!!! LOL

[SweetCher]

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

Oh, I'm so excited Joy's joining us!

Joy... I'm so glad you're joining us!!! YaY! I read what you wrote and I just laughed. I wished I had skinny legs... My heels were just a little high, that's all...lol. We've all seen you're picture and you're sooo pretty you have nothing to worry about! Look at how gorgeous you are.

I’m so glad your joining us Joy! Opps I said that allready

[SweetCher]

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

Joy,

Are you kidding... Calves... you have totally skinny Calves! I can't wait to see everyone's progress by Fathers Day... wish we could all go out on the town on that day!

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

Awwww thanks Cher! I've been putting my foods into fitday and I'm wayyyyyyyyyy too high on my fats. Gotta start cutting back on the old blue cheese salad dressing that I love.

In order for me to lose 10 lbs by father's day I'll have to lose 2.33 lbs per week. I haven't been losing that much...but I'm gonna give it my best shot. When I get back home I'm going to have to hit that elliptical machine HARD for the next few weeks.

I'm going to be home for one week and then I'm off again on another business trip after Memorial Day. Then one week at home before the challenge ends. Yikes, most of my time will be spent in hotels. That'll be a test for sure. The good thing is the next trip, I'll be staying in a luxury resort where they have a fantastic gym that I will most definitely use. And several restaurants where I can get great food.

[SweetCher]

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

Joy - I have to lose 2.06 pounds per week. I have no idea how that's possible...lol. But, we'll just have fun trying. If we lose 6 - 8 pounds we'll be a success. If we lose 10 G - R - E - A -T !. The main thing is that we just support each other and do the best that we can.

Your time will fly by with your business trips. One of the nice things about luxury hotels is that they always have nice restaurants, which means... something great and low carb to eat. I loved grilled fish at any nice restaurant YUM!

[Noorian]

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

Had an excellent day yesterday in gym, was very active compared to my normal self, although I am bones are aching today.

At least father day falls on the same day here, I was totally confused when we celebrated Mothers day in March and some in May.

I would love and love to lose that stubborn 10 pounds before or just in time for Fathers day, as that stubborn thing is just not ready to move.

As for U.K weather was lovely last week, most of us complain tooo hot, cooled down abit, wish it would continue being nice.

[bjs1976]

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

Good Morning,

Well, made it throught the party a breeze. She had cheese and pepperoni as well as the dessert they made. Plus I chugged Water, while they all had ICed Tea.

This morning I have started my water already, and 50 crunches in. Think I am going to try to sneak a walk in between showers. When I get hungry I am going to make a mushroom swiss cheese omlette. I have no idea what I will eat the rest ofthe day.

Have a Good Day Everyone!!

[sillygirl]

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

Morning girls! Joy, welcome to the challenge! As I said in Cher's journal, I'm up a pound today....very bummed as I have been a very good girl. Maybe the woosh tomorrow, I'm going to power the water today!

[SweetCher]

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

Hi Noorian - I'm so glad that you had a great day in the gym yesterday. Maybe you can do a few stretches and then take a nice long bath with Epson Salt to take the aches away today. I know how stubborn the the last 10 - 15 pounds can be. But, if your exercising, drinking lots of water it should really help, Just keep working towards your goal and you'll keep getting closer and closer. It just must feel so great to be so close to your goal weight right now. Any time you want you can post pictures of the UK... that would be fun!

Bjs -I knew you would do it YaY! You did such a great job. Congratulations on getting through that party. That's a major accomplishments. Learning how to live our lives without having to blow this way of eating every time we go out to a function or party is so important - I'm so glad you were able to accomplish that!
Your Morning sounds great... the ab crunches, the water and the walk-- YaY.

Silly - You have been a very good girl, and I really appreciate you sharing that in my journal. Don't worry. I LOVE artichokes. So, I don't think it was the Artichokes themselves but, I they they were probably drowned in salt. So, just drink tons of water to flush the salt out and you'll be fine. I had that happen so many times before.

[bjs1976]

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

Well, I am back. Got a 2 mile walk in, and 30 more crunches. I made a broccoli mushroom, and swiss omlette with 2 eggs. I ate half. I have finished 32 oz of water, and lots more to go.

I only weigh once a week, because my weight fluctuates as well. So I will give my numbers in that regards on Sunday when I get on the scale. And, weekly weigh ins from there.

Hope you all have a good day...

[SweetCher]

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

bjs - I'm so proud of you. You're doing great with your walks, crunches and water!
My weight in day is supposed to be on Monday's but I keep cheating. Sometimes it's just hard.

Breakfast today:

Mock Danish with whipped Cream
Forgot the sweetener YUCK (I kept wondering what happened)

Oh well, I'll have a nice lunch...

[bjs1976]

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

Yes, I need to get some cream cheese to try the mock danish. I did not eat luch, well I had a late b-fast/luch. So will have an early dinner. Out to see 2 clients,a nd will return, and get some diner in.

[sillygirl]

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

Hey bjs....How are things today?

[bjs1976]

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

Had a good day!!!

How are you all doing??

[SweetCher]

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

Hi Silly & bjs,

Hope everyone is doing well. Where is the rest of the group today?

bjs - I enjoy the mock danish. It's so easy to make & there are several versions.

Silly - How are you doing this evening? Hope your day has been going well.

Lunch was great. I had chicken and steak Fajitas, but dinner was a cheese and shrimp enchilada. I just had to eat around the tortilla. It wasn't the best choice nut dear BF wanted to stop at this place and I did the best that I could. It's nice not to feel an abundance of cravings!