Ongoing Scale Free Challenge

[FLdoodette]

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No weigh today ... or tomorrow ... or the next day, etc etc ... still holding out for an April 24th weigh in

[Sherri]

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Hi all,
Just checking in to say that I was able to wait it out and not hit the scale till my day had come...I saw that I had just barely maintained my 7 lb loss so I was disappointed as I have been working out super hard and water and following all the rules. I must admit that I did have a weak moment and could not resist the temptation to step on the scale at my sisters house after a workout...and her old fashioned scale showed a total of 16lb loss, which is how it has been feeling (trust me I triple checked to be sure it was right! ) Soooo, I have to say that the scale is even more of an enemy than I had initially thought. I am going to have to find the old school kind for my next weigh in. Happy for the results but now have to switch my weigh day to Saturdays....cant wait to see what it will say next time???!

Best wishes and Happy Easter!
Leslie

Yes, the scale is evil! When you do weigh. It's a good idea to use the same scale each time you weigh. ALL scales weigh differently, so the weight won't be accurate by using different scales. So just make sure you use the same scale each time for an accurate weigh-in.
It's nice to see you checking in.
You're doing great!
Sherri

[Sherri]

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No weigh today ... or tomorrow ... or the next day, etc etc ... still holding out for an April 24th weigh in

That a girl Norah! You're doing great!

[Sherri]

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My scale is put up and I will be weighing on Sundays from now on.

[FLdoodette]

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My scale is put up and I will be weighing on Sundays from now on.

Hi Sherri ... you let that scale know who's boss, you betcha !

[No_More_Messing_Around]

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Hello. This is my first challenge. I already weighed this morning so I'll be starting tomorrow.

I will only way on Sunday mornings...weekly for now since i'm testing different veggies for a week at a time on OWL 1.

Just thought I'd post and make it official.

Thanks,

Scott

[FLdoodette]

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Hi Scott, hi Sherri, hi fellow challengers ... Friday will be my first weigh in in the longest time. Don't think I'm actually looking forward to it, but I'm also curious. Although my clothes tell me I've at least maintained my loss, I don't know if I've lost any more weight. Even a pound or two would make me happy! Here's hoping...

[Sherri]

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Welcome to the challenge Scott.
Hoping with you Norah. Let us know how it goes tomorrow dear.

[FLdoodette]

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Thanx, Sherri ... wish I had better news: I gained 3 lbs.! I have absolutely no explanation for this; I've been eating well and exercising like a fiend. My clothes aren't any tighter, so maybe it's muscle gain? I dunno. It's discouraging!

I had my lipid profile blood work this morning, and the doc also ordered a thyroid test, so maybe that's the problem. It's SO difficult for me to lose and maintain weight, and I don't have a heckuva lot of energy ... after my workout I just want to go back to bed!

Anyway, I've modified my goal weight. Truly, I think 150 lbs. is IT. Which is okay ... that's better than 187! My doc is happy with it, my husband says I look good .... so be it, then. I've changed my ticker and profile to reflect my new goal .... lose the 3 lbs. and STAY there.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

[Sherri]

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Thanx, Sherri ... wish I had better news: I gained 3 lbs.! I have absolutely no explanation for this; I've been eating well and exercising like a fiend. My clothes aren't any tighter, so maybe it's muscle gain? I dunno. It's discouraging!

I had my lipid profile blood work this morning, and the doc also ordered a thyroid test, so maybe that's the problem. It's SO difficult for me to lose and maintain weight, and I don't have a heckuva lot of energy ... after my workout I just want to go back to bed!

Anyway, I've modified my goal weight. Truly, I think 150 lbs. is IT. Which is okay ... that's better than 187! My doc is happy with it, my husband says I look good .... so be it, then. I've changed my ticker and profile to reflect my new goal .... lose the 3 lbs. and STAY there.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

Right on Norah.
Realisticly you will be toying with those few pounds, up and down, throughout your journey. Welcome to maintenance!
Our hormones influence our weight each day. Thyroid is a hormone as well. Great job maintaning your losses. Yes, you are maintaining even with those 3 pounds. Who's to say that if you had weighed a couple days earlier that you would have been at your same weight (goal). It's just your rhythm of weightloss. You'll recognize more of what i'm saying, as you maintane, you will recognize your own bodies pattern for your maintenance.
Let us know your results of your lab, okay.
Great job Norah! Looks as though you are finding your balance of what it take to be successful. All part of the journey.
Proud of you!
Love always, Sherri

[FLdoodette]

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Aw, Sherri, you are such a good friend!

Well, looks like a couple of extra pounds are the least of my worries. The Dr.'s office called this morning and he wants to see me next week .... my cholesterol is elevated .... AGAIN. Six months ago my lipid profile was golden! Uhhhhh. Looks like I'll need to go back down the carb ladder ... AGAIN. Life ... it's what happens when you're busy making other plans!

HUG!

[imagood1]

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I hope you find out what's going on Norah.

[FLdoodette]

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I hope you find out what's going on Norah.

Thanx, Carole ... HUG!

[Ashleye233]

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I'm in- Day 1/30 is over with. yay! lol

[FLdoodette]

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Hi, Sherri, Carole and Ashley !

Got a good report at the doc's ... "You're a healthy lady! See you in a year." Woohoo! Seems there was a misunderstanding between the doctor and his staff ... I wasn't supposed to see him again until NOVEMBER; my total cholesterol was up a little but so were the HDLs (up to 70, from 58, which is good), so all I have to do is maintain the status quo. Fabulous. Everything else was great .... glucose, thyroid, etc etc. What a relief.

Oh, and I'm down a couple of pounds, too. Good times!