Official Thursday Weigh-In

I weigh 170 today.

Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha. 

Really, what can I do but laugh?  It's better than crying. 

Here's what happened this week:

1.  I spent hours preparing for out-of-town company.
2.  I decided not to count points until the company was gone.
3.  I didn't lose weight.

I'm going to count points again, though, get back on track and all that good stuff. 

I want to write about why "diets don't work" as soon as I carve out some time.  This is my 11-hour work-day, however, so it will probably not be today.

How are you doing?  Weigh in now.   (Oh, and at this point, I have no Diet Naked Team Roster on this site.  Let's take a vote:  Do you want me to maintain a Diet Naked Team list on the sidebar?  Or is it enough for you to leave your actual weight (starting and current) in the comments section?  I am all about helping you lose weight!)

Comments

[Karen]

I never really look at the sidebar list, so it does not matter to me. I would think it would be a lot less work for you to not do it. I weighed in at 174 today, down one more pound. Just taking it one pound at a time, I guess. Down 44 lbs. all together.

[Missie]

Whatever works for you, Mel.

I just rejoined WW yesterday in my new town and found out I have regained all but 5 lbs of the 17 I had lost previously. Oh joy.

Off to drink some more water...

[JanB]

Mel, I am up two to 162. Damn, I am laughing with you, I guess. Beats crying. I can't get under 160 to save my life. I guess maybe I am not supposed to, but what the heck am I to do with this jelly belly?

I belong to another site and they have us submit the code for our weight loss tickers and they have them up there, that way, we update them ourselves and the site owner doesn't have to do all that busy work. Here is the site so that you can look:

http://julieatethis.blogspot.com/

[breckgirl]

Well, I WAS at 149.0 yesterday and then this morning, it was 150.0. I'm sure it had nothing to do with that chocolate turtle thing I ate last night or the several fistfuls of "healthy" trail mix I inhaled at a friend's house. Oh come on, it's trail mix! So what if it has a jillion M & M's in it? It is HEALTH FOOD, for God's sake. Hmmm. I guess I don't need to explain my state of mind. I am about to get my monthly bill any second and am craving chocolate in the worst way. Herbal tea is just NOT cutting it. I need that blog roll, Mel - now!!

[SaraB]

Why are the consequences of being off plan for a few days so quick to show their face? But life happens, and sometimes we're up for a minute or two. It will all come off! I lost all of my Christmas weight in a week, so I know it is true. I'm down to 233.8 today. Total lost is 56.2. I don't need the team list - if you do the blog roll, people will be able to read about my journey there. Have a great week - and keep laughing!

[SaraB]

Oops! I posted the wrong weight. I am down to 232.8, for a total of 57.2 lost from 290. Of course I have to correct it! :)

[iportion]

I gained after my binge a lot but I lost a pound or two and I am 152
I am still withen the range I set for myself, but I'd like to stop binging and get down a few more pounds.

[amy]

I liked the side bar, but I've been pretty delinquent lately and it sounds like you are extremely busy. I really don't know how you homeschool and have a 40 hour a week job. I cram a full time job into two days and several evenings a week, and sometimes more, but I've got childcare on those two days.

I weigh 159, 10 lbs up from my low of 149. It's pretty depressing, but I've been eating sweets again and it's clear I cannot be anywhere near my goal and eat those more than twice a month or so.

[Melissa]

Well, I maintained this week. I know I did my part. My conscience is clear. What I had no control over, however was the time-of-the-month from you-know-where.

My dad apparently had a small stroke this week, and it's helped my resolve to keep myself healthy. He's too young for this - only 56 - but he's 300 lbs., diabetic, and hypertensive. Whether this episode will inspire him to do better, I have no clue.

[Jen V.]

I'm down to 196.8, that's .2 lbs down from last week, but up .2 from two weeks ago.

Argh. I didn't think that .2 lbs could make me so grumpy. But I am grumpy, because I want to keep losing... I have such a long way to go... another 47 pounds (I'm down 43lbs from 240), I just want to get there quickly.

[b]

130 Today. Praise Jesus. Seriously, because I ATE last night. I have GOT to get it together before I creep up again.

[LeeAnn]

You really don't need to do the sidebar if it is too much work!
I know how you are feeling. I really haven't been on the "diet train" lately. So, no weighing in for me today. I am starting back on track today and will brave the scale next week!

[Poppy]

Hi Mel--love the new site. I have you in bloglines, but need to update my blog links.
I say do whatever you want about your side bar--you have so much to do as it is.

I braved a WW meeting yesterday and weighed in at 177.8--up about three from the last meeting I went to on December 19th. I was actually pretty happy about it because I felt like I'd gained 15 pounds over Christmas and New Year's--all blobby and flabby.

I left the meeting on fire to lose those three (and a bunch more) went to the grocery store where I bought all kinds of new inspirational magazines and healthy foods--but I still keep eating my kids' cookies. WHY does it have to be so hard to get BACK ON THE WAGON???

[jane]

It's frustrating to be stuck but, I am inspired by your focus on the long term goal. I lost 25 lbs about 2 years ago and have kept it off, but cannot lose the next 20! I am stuck at 162. I am short, so that's not healthy for me. I chose this year as the year when I will remove the last 20 so thanks for providing some inspiration. Just stick with it and when you go off the wagon, get back on.

[Michelle in Mx]

237.4
not good
not good . . .
Being accountable has made me start to watch what I'm putting in my mouth though . .
See you next week.

[Michelle in Mx]

How about a link to a different page where we're all listed?