*~A New Year, A New You~*

[gonnabskinny]

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Good news and bad news! The good news is I am still the same weight and holding at 199. The bad news is that I went way over on my carb and calorie count yesterday. We had a going away party for a friend last night at On The Border. I stuck with smothered steak fajitas, with no tortillas and had mixed veggies as a side. Good so far, but had three glasses of merlot, so that shot any chance of the scale moving downward. I am doing lots of this and lots of this though, otherwise it could have been a real disaster.

Today will be better. I already got 15 miles in on the bike this morning and my days meals are already planned out and logged in.

[purplecat]

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Cat,

I noticed that too!!! Of course, you are a bit taller than me so it looks better on you .

I also wanted to compliment you on your "Lose the Love Handles" challenge success and your GREAT pictures --you need to buy you some new jeans that FIT that smokin' bod!!

I went to Goodwill with a friend over the weekend and bought some nice GAP jeans (in a size 12 ) that I can't even get buttoned but I know I will be in 'em some day soon. They were the boot cut type and were only $6.99 . The 16's I bought a month ago are already too big and I am wearing some 14's currently--I just love this WOE and how great it is to be downsizing instead of upsizing.

Keep up the good work Cat (and everybody else).

Pam

Thank you. I'm not that much taller than you. Emma is the tall one in this group. I have to admit..these challenges are kicking my butt. I just recently started exercising (prior injuries/disabilities prevented me from doing it before). I'm sore from my neck down at this moment. LOL!! I'm in an awkward state as my size 18s are way too big but the size 16s are still a little snug (not as loose I'd like them to be lest we call attention to the big booty). Someone told me they sell size 17 jeans at Wal-Mart. I might have to venture by there or I might just try the 16s on again this weekend and find myself pleasantly surprised. Keep up the great work!!

[purplecat]

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Good news and bad news! The good news is I am still the same weight and holding at 199. The bad news is that I went way over on my carb and calorie count yesterday. We had a going away party for a friend last night at On The Border. I stuck with smothered steak fajitas, with no tortillas and had mixed veggies as a side. Good so far, but had three glasses of merlot, so that shot any chance of the scale moving downward. I am doing lots of this and lots of this though, otherwise it could have been a real disaster.

Today will be better. I already got 15 miles in on the bike this morning and my days meals are already planned out and logged in.

Hey Don, don't beat yourself up!! You're still below goal and I think that is AWESOME!!!

[Chicklady]

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Good news and bad news! The good news is I am still the same weight and holding at 199. The bad news is that I went way over on my carb and calorie count yesterday. We had a going away party for a friend last night at On The Border. I stuck with smothered steak fajitas, with no tortillas and had mixed veggies as a side. Good so far, but had three glasses of merlot, so that shot any chance of the scale moving downward. I am doing lots of this and lots of this though, otherwise it could have been a real disaster.

Today will be better. I already got 15 miles in on the bike this morning and my days meals are already planned out and logged in.

Hmmm. You're at/below goal. You look fit and fab. You're LIVING a full life AND maintaining. Sounds like all good news to me Don!

[bambinaUK]

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HUGE apologies for being late posting Emma.

Put me down as a 1lb loss.

[*Emma*]

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*Alexa* 175/174/165
*Emma* 233/228/218
13_Jane 175/173/153
Adena 201/199/188
Alaskagirl 207/202/189
Angeleieze 198.8/195.8/178.8
Atkid 155/155/150
BambinaUK 173.5/172/167.5
Blue996 186.8/176.8/172
Boo1667 152/149/141
Cheribaby 268/258/253
Chelsey20 147/146/130
chicamarun 155/144/140
Chicklady 263/248/246
cruisergal 246/235.5/215
decreaseself 210/198/185
Elsy 191/188/180
Esteliana 204/207/179
FedUpWithFat 211.4/202/191.4
FLSunshine 232/227/217
Gonnabskinny 211/199/200 GOALIE!!!
hopejoy 180/169.3/165
inhisgrip 333.2/316.9/305.2
IyshiaF 186.8/175.6/165
Kate58 203/192/182
Lisadallasr 330/320/305
LooseShoes 156/154/145
Louloo 180/178/160
MorningGlory 6/8
OzLover 235/230/220
Pamelainaustin 203/192.5/180
purplecat 206.4/192.5/191.4
Randiman1 219/208/199
Rozigrl221 258.5/250/243.5
scaleskl 183/174/168
ShiningStarr 187.2/189.2/169
Soccermomof5 207/198/182
VGrace 150/150/140
VetteChic 184.8/184/165

[gonnabskinny]

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Thanks Carenia and Chickladay! I guess I'm just really nervous right now. I have not been at this weight in over 30 years and am so concerned about blowing it.

The yo-yo continues as I settle in to my maintenance routine. I am back down a pound to 198. I feel really good at this weight and my BMI (using the Navy Circumference Measurements) is at 22% body fat. Not too bad for a guy that had his BMI in the 40's. It is probably even lower than that, but I am carrying a little excess skin around my tummy. Probably I would be down another 10 lbs if I had that removed. Guess I won't be wearing that Speedo anytime soon! LOL

[elsy]

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Congratulations Pamela, Jane, and decreaseself. Pamela, we're the same weight. Elsy, don't be down. It's all TOM's fault and you have my permission to whip his butt (for the rest of us too).

Hey Puplecat. I've never met you "officially" but thanks for all your support to so many of us in this challenge. I really appreciate it.

Congrats to the losers this weel. Way to go guys!!!! And for those of us not doing so hot, just remember that each day is a new beginning, a new opportunity to make things right.

[LooseShoes]

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I'm finally back down to 154, which is what you have me down for, Emma--I'm really hoping to actually post a loss next Monday.

Good luck to everyone and stay strong this weekend!

[decreaseself]

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Nic job Bambina and Liz!

[gonnabskinny]

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Looks like I'm not going to be much help from now on except to cheer the rest of you on. I'm am back up to 199. It looks like my body is settling in and getting comfortable in it's new home! Right now I am getting all the furniture arranged just the way I like it! Boy, am I ever glad that I downsized! LOL

[hopejoy]

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Hi guys, I weighed 167.2 this am... wow! hope I keep that off til Monday!!! I should... I'm not working, it's the weekends that I work that are so hard on me! All that not drinking enough water and working like a dog... you'd think I'd drop wt but I always seem to gain... laying around relaxed and it falls off! go figure?
liz

[rozigrl221]

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Good for you Hopejoy It is crazy how our bodies respond to different activities isn't it?
I waiting for TOM in a few days and I already am noticing the bloat feeling . I feel like I want to eat the house down too. . I won't though. I hope you all have a great weekend.

[decreaseself]

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Stay strong Rochelle. I have the same problem when TOM pays a visit.

[gonnabskinny]

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This morning I am feeling pretty low!!! Well, actually it is my weight that is low!!! I am now 1/2 the man that I used to be! I hit 197 this morning on the scale!!! Yippee!!! I hope that holds up for Mondays weigh in.