Sunday Weigh In

[Barb135]

Once again, we've made it through another week -- my how time flies when we are having fun......lol

Anyway, this is where we share our week's experiences, regarding our weight loss journey.  

Unfortunately, my journey has not turned out the greatest this past week. In spite of a very busy, physically demanding week, I'm up 2 pounds........I've no idea what's going on.  Several of the days, along with my usual physical activities, I even managed to walk for about 20 - 30 minutes; and I'm still up.  

I did watch what I ate, though one day, I did have to resort to fast food burger because I didn't have time for a proper lunch.  I didn't even get into the potato chips this week -- didn't have time.  

I have noticed that I'm still waking up in the morning with swollen fingers/feet, so for some reason am still retaining fluid. I tend to do this as the weather gets warmer;  however, normally the swelling goes down over night, then builds during the day; this swelling is just staying with me.  No doubt, this fluid retention has some to do with my gain, but it still isn't fun.  

I've been making a point of drinking more water lately, but maybe I'm still not getting enough. I'm going to try drinking more and see what that does. And I need to get back into my yoga every day, as I've been lax on that.  Yep, need to spend less time on Med Help and more time moving.         LOL

Okay, now it's your turn.  How have you done?  I know some of you were doing really good last week; I'm anxious to hear even more good news.  But even if you didn't succeed in losing, let us know how you did and what we can do to help you.

Gotta go mow my yard, but will be back later to check in. Wishing everyone a great day and week ahead.

[kittengamer]

We slacked off a lot this week when it came to exercise. Kept finding excuses. Our exercise bike is outside at the moment & it srtarting to get hot out now. So it was either too hot out or it was too dark out. We are going to be moving the bike inside. Anyways, my husband lost & gained nothing so he is still at 203lb & I somehow managed to lose 1lb so I am now at 135lb. Really showed us the difference in not only what a change in diet does for us, but a change in activity too. On the plus side, we are starting to find the smaller servings a lot more filling now. ^_^ Very happy about this!

[Whatawoman72]

I was 5ft 9.5" but it seems I am now 5ft 8" lol shrinking in height now to shrink in weight lol

[TrudieC]

Whatawoman72, I envy you.  We weight about the same but you must be much taller than me as that weight on me is considered obese.  I'm just 5'3".  Good work!

[yallolorry]

hmmmm. I'm the same as last week, 157lb, and I'm ashamed to admit I've eaten quite a bit this week I shouldn't have. I'm good at being disciplined until someone offers me treat then I find it difficult to say no. My husband served up bread and butter pudding after dinner on Monday night, then yesterday we went to visit some friends and they laid a whole feast of food in front of us, lots of bread and cheese and pate type of stuff then they wheeled out a load of cakes and I ended up eating two! I'm a Bad, bad, Bad girl. Will try harder next week. Feel as thought I've been saying that for too long now. I have really been lacking the discipline I need. It's so difficult, I'll be being really good, then suddenly, a moments weekness and I've blown it, again. And as soon as I eat something naughty I'm more likely to have something else soon after then I'm on a roll with it. Just ate a bar of raw choc 5 mins ago, its better for me than normal sugar filled chocolate so I kid myself it's ok to eat it but I'm sure it probably isn't and I'm fooling myself. Sigh.

Oh and my new boss starts at work tomorrow and my period is due. Hopefully it will all go fine.

Next week I pledge to you all I will do better. Good luck to all of you!

[Whatawoman72]

This week according to my tracker I lost just 0.8lbs - but below are the long term stats -  the stats that count (when I have had a not so good weight loss week anyway) lol

Start Date: Wed 14th April 2010
Start weight: 203.0 lb
Weight change: Lost 4.2 lb
Current weight: 198.8 lb
BMI Status: Overweight
Goal weight: 150.0 lb
% Goal Complete: 7.9%
% Time Complete: 3.0%
Days left: 353

[lori0615]

I'm up 2.0 pounds, I don't know what to do now for working out, I was told to take it easy for the next few months. Since some blood work came back with a hormone level too low in pregnancy and i had to start hormone treatment for it.

I am trying to keep only healthy foods hoping that my weight will drop or stay the same but I gained 2 pounds in the last week.

[TrudieC]

Am up .8 today.  Period bloat and arthritis swelling and 2 days where I went a bit over in my eating.  Keeping on track and have been getting some exercise.  Slowly increasing intensity and time so as to avoid a flare.  Feeling positive!

I've had a big change in attitude.  I'm finally doing my best to take pride in myself and my home.  For too long I've been sitting around feeling woe is me, wearing no makeup and comfy old clothes and have not been taking care of my home much either.  I'm done with that.  Bought myself some new tops and shoes yesterday, experimenting with my hair and makeup and getting things done around the house.  I am applying for new jobs and am so excited about getting something that takes me out of the house each day.  I can't be stuck at home without people anymore.  I think it might be good for my weight loss too as a lot of my eating now is boredom and access.

[tigerlilly5909]

I'm down 1.8 from last week which puts me just under my goal weight at 124.6. I've been walking in the park and have been doing well with my exercise. I'm still doing 5 hrs per week. I think I'm going to keep it at that. I can do it in 4 days or 5 it's up to me. So, if I'm busy one week I'll do it in 4 and so on...

I'm very happy! I have managed to have special treats 2 days this week without binging. This almost never happens for me. I would love to be able to keep it up. I had a burrito form Taco Bell and even went to dinner with the family. Because of not overdoing it I was even able to sneak in a doughnut. I really want to continue this way instead of the other. It is so much better not to feel guilty about what I have eaten.

Barb135 - I wish you had an easier time of it. I hope your water weight goes away, it is a very uncomfortable feeling.

Elaine - I wish I could vanish sometimes. Wait, I take that back, there are times I wish everyone else would vanish! LOL Scream your brains out (in a pillow would be good) it will help. Don't forget, if you don't take care of you, you won't be able to take care of anyone else.

[elaine1961]

well i managed to stay the same this week which is a suprise, i have done very little exercise wise not been enough time, though my eating as got better again, Im still struggerling with the motivation side, put cant seem to work out whats at the point of it,

I have spent a lot of time this last month putting everyone elses needs before mine, and time it gets to me there is nothing left, there as been days when i wish i could vanish, i wanna just scream and maybe i will lol