Halloween Challenge 2008!

[tink11302]

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Okay, so I haven't weighed myself in a while, so I dunno what's going on there.
-So far(since the last time I weighed myself) I have lost 11 of my 15 lbs goal.
-90 ounces today and I have maintained about 90 - 100 a day.
-I have remember my vitamins!!! yay!
-I exercised yesterday morning. My abs are killing me, I skipped exercise this morning.
-Still haven't picked out a costume. But I think that my costumes from over the years may be toooooo big.
I tried on the bridesmaids dress, that I wore at my friends wedding on June 7th, 2008, and it fell off!!!! The dress is from davids bridal in a size 26, I almost fit into my size 22 "little(big) black dress" that I wanna wear to my other friends wedding on November 8th. I am hoping I loose enough by that time to wear that dress. *fingers crossed*.
Plus, going to disney in a month and a half...can't wait!

[FLdoodette]

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Doesn't it make you feel sleek to have clothes fall off, Tink? Awesome! I'm saving my fat pants to have DH take a pic once I reach my goal So far, I've worked my way down through the 16s and the 14s, which are hanging in my closet ... everytime I go in to get the 12s, it gives me a nice, warm feeling in my tummy to see the "hefty bags" just hanging there, all limp and deserted!

[Razzle39]

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Hey there!
I hope everyone is doing well. I am so happy for everyone with the baggy clothes and I know you will get into that dress Tink you are doing so great.
I have fallen victim to the blues because I fell out of Ketosis and despite mt challenge I did get on the scale and I gained 7 pounds. Can you imagine? From a sauce with carrot juice concentrate. The label stated it had no sugar...you have to check the ingredients! Anyway I fell back into my old habits. I talked myself into all kinds of bad things "Since I am out of ketosis I may as well have that peice of pizza, and the ice cream and the chips and salsa.....I really messed up! I had gone for a full ten weeks with no cheat and now its time to start a new record and start again.
I did find out some information today regarding our liver function and carb intake. Apparently when we eat simple carbs our liver converts them to glycogen and stores them. FOr each molecule of carbohydrate 4 molecules of water is attached which is why one cheat like a bagel could produce a 4 to even a 10 pound weight gain! This is why we lose it quickly in the first week and put it on quickly when we go off plan.
Dont worry people I am back on plan and I am starting Induction again. I bought all my favorites to keep me honest and I am giving up all sweetners and making water my best friend. Hope you are all not to disapointed in me

[ckiwis]

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I'm gonna have a tough time getting to a computer, mine got infected with a trojan and some viruses. I'm using a computer at the Senior Adult Center. I've been busy and it's touch 'n go with my cousin who might be able to fix it so I won't have to pay a lot of money to get it removed.

I will continue to do my best here by posting as usual, every other day but weekends. So it usually will be on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. I know I forgot on Wednesday, time crunch!

• Consume daily vitamins,
• drink 96 oz water,
• walk on treadmill for 30 minutes 5 days/wk,
• exercise 3-4Xs/wk,
• lose 10 lbs (get under 200 by Oct 31st),
• be active for 1 hr everyday
• NO CHEATING.

Have a good weekend! See you on Monday!

[sassy1]

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Halloween Buddies

I'm happy to see that most everyone has been doing awesome! Norah you're doing a pretty darn good job in leading the pack.

Sorry I haven't been around much. You know how it goes sometimes.. it's that thing called.. life. ~sighs~

Anyways.. just updating quickly before I head out the door.

UPDATE: min. of 10 pounds - 6 pounds = 4 pounds to go!

I'm still trying to figure out a costume idea for the Halloween pic's.

Today marks 3 months for me to the day.. and my results thus far are.. 38lbs - 44inches lost .. pant size is down from a 21 to 14/13's and tops are down from 2X-4X to Lrg/Xlrg (with the exception of a few Med.'s that fit).

[MissLiss4u]

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Sassy! Wonderful Work!!!!

Razzle baby, you're hear and your recommitting, who can ask for more than that. You are doing well doll, keep it up. Check in, and if you ever need someone to talk you out of something I'm sure we'll all yell atcha for you, lol...j/k about the yellin.

Hugs!

[FLdoodette]

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Razzle, honey, I am so NOT disappointed in you ... life happens! You're back on track ... that's the important thing! HUG!!!

Cindy ... so sorry about the computer blues Mine went belly-up for three weeks last May and I thought I would lose my mind! I'm super-impressed that you're making the effort to stay connected with us ... you get an A for that, along with everything else you're doing!

Sassy! Girl, you are on FIRE!!!! w00t!!! You are evaporating ... love it! So proud of you

And another big ol' HUG! for Liss, just for always being sweet and supportive!

The support system here is just the best ... I appreciate all of you so much!
(((GROUP HUG!!!)))

[FLdoodette]

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Good morning and Happy Saturday, fellow Challengers

I really really really want to weigh myself, but since I've made a pact not to do so until the 31st, I'm restraining myself ... it's hard!

Yesterday, I cooked up a bunch of chicken drumsticks (oven-fried, without breading) so I could have a tasty, legal munch on hand. Between that and the ever-present hard-boiled eggs, you could say I love chickens from the cradle to the grave ... ha! (Ok .... ewwww! )

[gman]

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Hello everyone!
Razzle39 - Carrots are a Big Lie! Especially the little ones! Might as well put a Snickers wrapper on them!
I also gained a few but for other reasons.
I am doing well on this challenge except for weight. I now plan to lose the 15 lbs. by year end. I am in the New You challenge.
Headed to the gym now.
Have a great day!

[MissLiss4u]

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Norah you are too funny with those chickens. It's even more funny because my son said something along the lines that you just said a couple of days ago about me, lol. I've only been on the scale twice this week =),and I'm not on a challagne for it hehehe..... I actually feel lighter now, so happy =)

Hugs all, have a happy SAFE weekend!

[Razzle39]

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Hey Gman, I know why you gained...... its all that manly muscle from the gym. You are doing so great. Keep it up my friend!
Norah - You are so funny. You should write a book. I love the way you put humor into everything you do.
MissLiss- Congrats on feeling lighter! Thanks for all your encouragement.

I cooked 2 big roasts yesterday, made deviled eggs, chicken salad and I have already had 60 ounces of ice cold water only 20 more ounces to go.The water intake takes away the appetite and the cravings. I am out of the woods and back on track. Have a great weekend everyone!

[gman]

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Ha Razzle39 good to have you back on track!
Yeah, I'm gaining good muscle. Martha Stewart would say, "It's a good thing."

[FLdoodette]

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I agree with gman, Razzle ... it's all good!

A nice cool, crisp autumn day here ... at last! In the 50s this morning ... 70s this afternoon. 'course it's supposed to get back into the 80s in a day or two, but we take our fall days when we can get 'em

Any baseball fans out there? We are having the blues here in FL ... the Rays (who went from the cellar to having a stellar season courtesy of coach Joe Maddon) almost had their slot in the World Series sewn up, until the Boston Red Sox found their mojo and have come out gangbusters! Not that I have anything against Boston (I'm married to a MA. native), but I really wanted the Rays to nail this. I has the sads ... well, it ain't over 'til it's over!

[Razzle39]

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I agree with gman, Razzle ... it's all good!
Any baseball fans out there? We are having the blues here in FL ... the Rays (who went from the cellar to having a stellar season courtesy of coach Joe Maddon) almost had their slot in the World Series sewn up, until the Boston Red Sox found their mojo and have come out gangbusters! Not that I have anything against Boston (I'm married to a MA. native), but I really wanted the Rays to nail this. I has the sads ... well, it ain't over 'til it's over!

Norah, could you wish for me to lose a hundred pounds and win a million dollars too! What a game! That was amazing. Good luck to your boys in the World Series.

[FLdoodette]

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Norah, could you wish for me to lose a hundred pounds and win a million dollars too! What a game! That was amazing. Good luck to your boys in the World Series.

Thanx, hon! I hit the hay too early to see the Rays win, but it was happy news to wake up to

OK, I've put in a petition to the Millionaire angel ... I would love for you to get it, Razzle!