Today, I weigh 171. I know. If only intentions directly led to immediate results. Whatever. I'm not giving up, ever. I will continue in the same direction I'm heading . . . and perhaps, journal (!) this week to double-check my calorie intake.
(And, since most of us are women here, you'll understand my lackadaisical attitude since it's That Time and I don't really believe the scale today anyway.)
Time to check in!
Me too, Mel! Today I am 4.4 - count 'em! 4 pounds higher. I had a late dinner, and it is That Time for me as well. Next week, results! 246.2 for me. Pbbbbttttht!
Posted by: SaraB | October 25, 2007 at 10:56 AM
I've been "stuck" at between 155 and 157 for about 3 months now after the 35 lb. weight loss this past year. Or should I just call it maintenance? Will there always be the "I just wish I could lose 5 more lbs.?" feeling?
Posted by: Valerie | October 25, 2007 at 11:26 AM
Hi Mel - I am down two pounds at 160. While I am happy with the loss (6 pounds total since I started this latest round of Who Wants to Be a Skinny Little Bitch - yes, that would be ME, right here!) I totally understand what you mean by the intentions = immediate results. The last several days have been very frustrating because I am working out every night (HEY, HO, it's Hip Hop Abs, you know it!) and eating like a saint, but I have been stuck at 160 for over three days. It is truly pissing me off. But hey, the bod has been in the 160's for over a year and a half - it is not going to leave this cozy realm quietly. So tonight while I am doing the "Smack Dat" and the "Funky Flava" I am just going to remind myself, yet AGAIN, that I must keep going - it can't stay at 160 forever. Eventually, the bod will give in and release this storehouse of fat cells. I have faith in that! I am rooting for you, girl - keep going.
Posted by: breckgirl | October 25, 2007 at 11:37 AM
And of course, as I read my last post, it looks like I am saying "Hey, Ho" (like you are a Ho?)but of course, I am NOT. I was saying it more like "Hey! Ho!" like one might say at an 80's dance club, waving their arms overhead - only to be followed by the all-time classing "The ROOF, the ROOF, the ROOF IS ON FIRE..." That sort of "hey, ho." You ain't no ho, Mel.
Posted by: breckgirl | October 25, 2007 at 11:40 AM
Don't you just hate the Thursday that falls during that time!!!!!
Anyway, today was 168!
Posted by: LeeAnn | October 25, 2007 at 12:15 PM
I'm 171 too and I don't have the time of the month excuse. Blech.
Posted by: LyndaL | October 25, 2007 at 01:43 PM
I am still at 175 and it must be contagious, because it's my period too. Sucks. Well, better than working on baby number seven, huh?
Posted by: JanB | October 25, 2007 at 03:21 PM
Down another pound to 178. I'm catching up with you, Mel! :D
Posted by: Poppy | October 25, 2007 at 03:50 PM
Holding at 165 but I'm also joining in on the That Time Party this week so we'll see what next week brings...
Posted by: She-Ra | October 25, 2007 at 05:28 PM
Our bodies are funny things - we can do everything "right" and either not lose anything, or gain, and we can slip up a few times and have a loss. I think it's all in the keeping-on-keeping-on as my grandfather would say.
But. . .
I lost weight again this week! And I think (hope, pray) my plateau might finally be over!
That brings me down to 156.5, a total of 80.5 lost.
So, keep on keeping on Mel. You're worth the effort.
Posted by: Melissa | October 25, 2007 at 06:05 PM
I'm up a pound. Ugh. Yesterday I was down a pound. I don't get the scale.
But, I'm testing my blood sugars 5 times a day right now and tracking everything I put in my mouth to see what foods work for me and not (I'm a Type II diabetic). So, out of all of this, I hope I can find what I should be eating for the first time since I was diagnosed 2 years ago. Hopefully, that will get me on the right path to weight loss!
Posted by: Steph. | October 25, 2007 at 06:39 PM
I weighed 169 this morning - down three pounds. Doesn't feel like I lost three this week, but I too don't get the scale. My goal is to say under that 170 mark now. (Of course, that's before I ate onion rings with my big fat cheeseburger for dinner. Sigh.) I added weights to my routine at the Y this week too, so that's probably helping.
Posted by: Keri | October 25, 2007 at 06:53 PM
Shoot I am still stuck bouncing around between 174 and 176...
Momentarily on Tuesday morning when I hit a 174.0 I was like "OK, on the move...let's go" ...but then I had a daughter's casserole to try (she makes it for the family in a homeschool co-op class and likes everyone to try it) and a can't avoid eating out scenario (yes I could have eaten the BBQ without the bun but there were just not enough good choices available to fill up on)
Anyway...Mell, I am like you not giving up...not ever. I know I can get there. That's one thing about being older...there is a more clear visual of what parts of the body are flab *gasp* THAT should be motivation...
Posted by: Sandy McCann | October 26, 2007 at 07:10 AM
Still standing at 128lbs.
Posted by: MJ | October 26, 2007 at 07:37 AM
OK. I wanted to report the 148 I was earlier in the week, but when I stepped on the scale today, it was 150...so I'll go.with.that.
And I understand The Time thing. Totally. ;)
Posted by: angela marie | October 26, 2007 at 08:44 AM
Mel,
You are doing great. Don't let the scale get you down. You are so much healthier than you were at this time last year.
(now remind me of all that next week when it's my time and I am traveling away from home and want to eat my weight in chocolate, mkay?)
Posted by: Missie | October 26, 2007 at 09:43 AM
Still at 117 - and I don't even have the excuse many of you do! No Mexican food this week - NO!
Posted by: Kelli | October 26, 2007 at 12:50 PM
I am new to this site. I was looking for info on Rosemary Green, author of "Diary of a Fat Housewife" and happened upon this! I am at my top weight--around 240. I haven't gotten motivated to try to head back down... maybe this will help!
Posted by: Joy Beaumont | October 27, 2007 at 11:54 AM
I weigh 262. It is frustrating me that I am eating what I think is less food, starting to count calories and no weight loss. No, I gain a pound. Whoever says breastfeeding helps sure doesn't have my body. Baby girl eats a lot (she weighs 20 pounds and is 6 months old, not my biggest baby but is a good size for her age!) so I don't understand it. Maybe I need to stick to writing down my food. I am trying to do that but it is hard, being busy and such. I am making it my goal to be 260 by time I weigh in again.
Posted by: Mrs. Louisa Gabrielle | October 28, 2007 at 05:37 PM
Make that 263. I just went to weigh myself because I told hubby I will be 260 by the end of the week. I had to double check. I think I wish I had not now.
Posted by: Mrs. Louisa Gabrielle | October 28, 2007 at 05:45 PM
Didn't get a chance to weigh in on Thursday. Stayed the same which is better than gaining. 188.
Posted by: cindi Mansell | October 29, 2007 at 06:20 AM