Anyone up to losing 10 lbs w/me?

[donnad]

that's a bummer. how is he now? how old is he? tomorrow's a new day! we shall prevail!!

 

[DiveMaven]

Got on the scale this morning and I'm 3 pounds DOWN!!! Probably water weight since I've just started, but I'll take anything I can get. Back to the treadmill in the morning....it isn't over yet!

 

[kathydee]

Great Donnad! Keep it going! Divegal hope your son is ok?? Zena great wt loss.

Me, did well over the weekend but drank an extra glass of wine on Sunday & lots of work and not quite enough exercise. Got to the gym tonight & had a very light day of food.

I have deffinately lost some weight cause my clothes are noticably looser but couldn't make it the gym/scale till after dinner when weight is higher.

Still there was a slight wt loss so I am guessing 3lbs or more, but I won't know till I hit the gym in the morning.

 

[donnad]

woohoo, i'm down a pound!! tomorrow morning is back to the gym!! did good on my eating yesterday.

 

[kathydee]

Ya know - I've decided to leave the scale out of this - weight changes so much during the day. A simple glass of water can add a pound and then there are monthly fluctuations too. I'm just going for clothes fit & happiness with my body.

Started at 123 5'4" so not tons to loose and my body feels 1/2 way there (probably 120-119?). May check the weight in a few weeks just to see--cause below 115 I'll blow away ;-). A glimpse of abs is great. A slightly loose size 5-6 & feeling strong/fit/toned is the goal ;-).

 

[DiveMaven]

KathyDee, you're 100% correct about the scale, though for those of us with quite a bit to lose (40 pounds in my case), it's the easiest way to see quick results.

However, another and BETTER option is to use a tape measure, so if you want something other than the comfort of your clothing as a guage, you could definitely use measurements.

 

[kathydee]

KathyDee, you're 100% correct about the scale, though for those of us with quite a bit to lose (40 pounds in my case), it's the easiest way to see quick results.

However, another and BETTER option is to use a tape measure, so if you want something other than the comfort of your clothing as a guage, you could definitely use measurements.

I know a scale is a good way to see results but I hate seeing people up and down over a number when even a glass of water can make such a difference on the scale.

I like the idea of a measuring tape - Thanks! Because if you are building muscle it will weigh more --- but the size should still go down - and that's really what counts.

The problem is more than getting there though -- it's staying there. Working on changing bad habits.

 

[kathydee]

Today food was ok & swam for exercise. Will hit the gym tomorrow.

Bkfast
1/2 banana
2 egg whites/one yoke (boiled)
1/4 c lowfat milk in coffee

Lunch
1 bowl yellow split pea soup
1/2 steamed yam w/1 T yogart

Snack before swimming
1/2 chicken breast
1/4 yam

After
1/2 chicken breast
1 mixed veg salad
1 T salad dressing

 

[Divergirl4U]

Ok I am back at it today. I will drink all my water and eat my fruits. I just returned from my 25 minute walk brr it is a bit chilly here this morning, caught up on my daily soap opera thread and I am ready to tackle the world. He he you girls have a good day

I am trying for a lifestyle change not just a diet, I think I will stay off the scales for a while and my goal is to eat right and exercise.

 

[Divergirl4U]

Guess what, I am wearing a suit I have not been able to fit into since before my surgery I am so excited.
I had surgery in September and I retained a lot of weight, the dr said most of it is fluid weight caused by the medication he put me on and the swelling has never completely gone away. But hey I do not have cancer so I am happy.