Sarah Week 5

I had to wait to log on until I finished my treadmill time so I could report that I had done it. I didn't exercise 3 days last week and it was hard to start up again yesterday but I'm 2 for 2 now :) and will keep going. I agree about the toys in the baskets this year rather than a lot of candy- for all of our sakes! I'll have to get a little creative. The baby would go nuts over candy, anyway, so jewelry or trinkets or something similar will help me not to be surrounded by temptation. No weight change but not discouraged- I feel stronger. 5k in 5 weeks, so even if I'm walking a lot of it, I'm really excited to be a part of a race with my daughter.
Goals: More water! Exercise every day! Only one day for any dessert (kind of the weight watchers way, which works well for me)

Hi ladies- Finally!!!! I have got over the plateau! I weighed 175 today much to my relief as I harly ate anythin from thurday on. I was seriously busier than I've ever been. WIth 2 wedding shoots and an engagement and a bridal shoot in 3 days. And taking care of my 4 kids. I'll never do that aagain. UUUGGGHHHH. So I really want to concentrate on my water consumption. I get so busy I forget to dring and I know it is hindering my fat metabolism. I am going to exercise everyday and keep my calorie intake low as I have realized I can keep weight off with exercise but I cannot take it off. I have to really eat less or I just stay the same. Love you girls. Keep up the good work!

Carrie

It's 3 days later and no change-- but I didn't expect one.  I do feel that my momentum is in the right direction.  My goal this week is to eat no sugar.  I know myself too well to let myself have a bit from my kids Easter baskets.  I end up eating more than they.  I haven't bought candy for them yet, and I think the easter bunny is going to come with coloring books and tiny toys this year anyway.  They'll need a token package of candy, but I think that's it.  Good luck ladies.  I hope we're all able to resist the chocolate onslaught this weekend will bring.

Shelley

Shelley's Update

Hello Ladies,

I'm not gone-- I've just been a sick; everyone in my family has.  Bummer.  Oh how I wished when I stepped on the scale this morning that my sickness would have contributed to weight loss.  It didn't.  But at least it didn't contribute to weight gain either.  I'm still at 144.  I'm not feeling too bad about it because I didn't pay attention to what I ate, nor did I exercise one lick.

So even though my week is 1/2 over, my goal is to get back on the wagon and make the next 3 days really count.  I'm going to track my points, drink lots of water and do some moderate exercising for the next 3 days.

I'm so inspired by you all.  I leave for Hawaii in 4 weeks.  I really wanted to have my weight gone by then, but I think that 14 pounds in 4 weeks isn't really possible.  Part of me just wanted to give up, but I look at you guys (especially not eating German chocolate cake sitting on the counter) and I think that maybe I can do that too.  I'm readjusting my goal to 7 pounds.  I think that's totally doable in 4 weeks.

I'll be back on Monday to report the next 3 days.

Shelley

Sarah week 4

This week was just OK for me. I was traveling and awake/asleep odd hours and it was difficult to track my calorie intake. I was not out of control with sweets but we ate out almost every meal so who knows what nutrition, etc. was going on! I kept up with exercise but the scale says no weight change. I feel pretty good, though, so I'll take it :)

168 lbs.
need more water
need to remember vitamins
keep up with treadmill everyday

Marianne's Week

Another great week! Even with my husbands home made German chocolate birthday cake sitting on the counter for THREE days, and my neighbor delivering hand dipped coconut and peanut butter chocolate Easter eggs. I stayed STRONG! Yes, I could have eaten one piece of cake or one chocolate covered egg but I know I wouldn't or couldn't stop with just one. I feel so much better about myself for keeping on track with my goals. I hope you are having success too.

Lost three more pounds!

weight 174

Marianne

Sarah week 3

I had a better week. Walking for 12 hours straight at Disney Saturday helped! Treadmill is easier and I look forward to it. I had some sort of treat 3 days this week but overall, not too bad. I am feeling like it is easier to manage what I eat now that I know I'm slowly loosing weight and feeling successful. I need to work on managing stress better and getting enough sleep and water. Not eating at night is so hard for me, but I am doing better. I'm doing much better about taking multi-vitamins, probiotics, and drinking carrot juice every day. I feel like it's helping my overall digestion and health.

Goals this week: exercise every day, drink 64 oz water, minimum sugar, plenty of sleep