I just realized that no one started this thread last week. So I'll go ahead and start it this week. I am at 209 this morning. That's down 11 lbs from the start 12 weeks ago. Really not what I wanted to lose during this competition. But better than nothing I guess. Anyway, I hope that everyone else is doing well (or better than me).
Ah, yes! Thanks Amy! I weighed this morning and am at 221, which I think is exactly where I started. Gr. Ah, well - at least I have a good excuse. Now that my stressors have moved out, hopefully the next round will be better for me! (Anyone up for another round? I'll go check when this one ends!) ETA: The original thread says through September, so we'll keep it up for another month! A thought for the next round, and we could start it now if you gals want - I think that it might be a bit more of a motivation if we team up into pairs. The pairs would simply serve as accountability/encouragement partners, and it would have nothing to do with the total weight lost at the end. It would be fun and fitting, I think, to try and have pairs match up with starting weights, weight loss goals, eating habits (including restrictions or specific necessary diets), etc. Partners would communicate via PM, email, or whatever way they wished - whatever works for the individual pair to stay motivated and accountable. Would y'all like that? Would it help in motivating you and keeping you aware of your daily habits to have a partner like that?
I'm not where I had wanted to be either, weight-wise. It does seem like the enthusiasm for this round may be fizzling out; however it has given me some additional motivation. The idea for accountability partners might be a great idea. I'll have to think about more commitments for myself, though, since my on-line time has a lot of competition these days. Let's hold eachother up in prayer that our focus will be on taking good care of our "temples" for better service in His Kingdom.
I think pairing up is a great idea, too! I haven't done well this time around, either. I forgot to weigh this morning... I'll do it tomorrow and check back in.
After being gone for two weeks, I completely forgot about weighing. I'll try yo remember in the morning. I know my weight will be up since we ate funeral foods and southern cooking for 2 weeks!! I have to get back on track!! My neighbor has bailed on me and water aerobics. I hate going by myself, but I need to keep going!
It's a good idea, but I think I'm one of those "fizzled out" people! I'm still holding at 152 lbs. as of this morning!
UGH!! I'm back up some. I'm now 0.8 lbs under my starting weight. I can't remember what my last weigh-in was. I'm going to do better this week!!
Even if you feel fizzled, Jackie, your reporting of your progress has been a motivation for me. Some time ago when you shared that you were into a smaller size of jeans, I thought, "Wow! Now that would be nice to be in that size!" And now I am. Even though I gained a pound this week, I'm also in the same weight "decade" that you are, and actually this morning I wondered if I'd be able to catch up with you! So thanks for being here!
Add me to the list. :lol: That's why I've been trying to think how to make this work better for us, and I think maybe the partners thing will help. Do yall want to end this round "early" (end of August instead of September) and then start another fresh round in September (and it would end with the year)? I don't care either way, honestly. Or would ya'll rather finish this one then take off for the rest of the year and start with New Year resolutions? Do we need a separate thread for this question?
That was my thinking when I posted that we'd continue through September. I just thought that if everyone is "done" then we may as well move on! :lol: Let's give it one final push for September, ladies! WE CAN DO IT!!! :love:
Let's do it ladies!!! One final push through Sept. It may be a little easier now with most of us getting into the fall routines. I know summer was crazy for me!!
I finally remembered to weigh, and then I couldn't find a newer thread than this. Is there one? I was at 256.6 this morning... Not very good. Charles and I are going to go back to doing Weight Watchers a little more seriously. (We just do it at home.) I really need to get back to exercising.
I don't think there's a newer one. I was at 151 last week. Marylyn, I had lunch with your little sister last week (FINALLY!!!) for our birthday. Also, did you know that Diane is going to be a g'ma?
