Hi Everyone. Is it or isn’t it Spring. We had 5 inches of snow on Monday. I feel like I am going back in time! We must all keep in mind it is almost Easter which is a sure sign that Spring truly is here. It is time to try on spring and summer clothes and to see if they still fit. I hope some of you are pleasantly surprised to see they need to be taken in. Or in some cases if they still fit. If clothes are snug and you want to lose more weight recommit, make a pact with yourself. Review the reasons why you want to get rid of those unwanted pounds. Think of the health benefits. Think of not having to lug around extra weight. Think of how much better you will look in your clothes. Think of the good feeling about reaching your goal with your sense of accomplishment. Imagine friends especially those whom you have not seen for awhile telling you how well you look. Imagine standing in front of the mirror minus those pounds. Losing is a win win situation. Think positive. You can do it.
Good news. I lost half a pound this week, my goal, so now weigh 114.5, half a pound below my goal weight. I will try to lose another half a pound this week as a buffer.
Agate, sorry to hear you had to have another tooth extraction. The good news is that once again you stayed the same. You indicated that exercise is an important part of your life’s plan. That has certainly paid off for you. I am sure it is an important factor in your overall long-term success. Keep doing all that you are doing.
Mamabug, again you are going in the right direction. I hear you when you say you dislike exercising but you should give yourself great credit for exercising twice a week in spite of it. It is so important for overall health including muscle strength. Keep up the good work.
Hsmaldo, Excellent. You are definitely on the right path. You should get a prize for doing your exercises regularly. Volleyball will only add to your progress. Keep doing what you are doing.
Malaholic, sorry to miss you this week and hope you are doing well in all things.
hlburke87, I hope you are continuing to do so well and that we will hear from you when you have a scale available. Actually we would love to hear from you even if you can’t weigh.
Poohb3ar, sorry you are going to need to take a hiatus. We will miss you. But you do need to do what is best at the moment. I hope you will drop in and say hi once in awhile. Very best wishes.
Portia, you definitely made progress and should be congratulated. I’m sorry you had a rough work week but you lost in spite of it. I do hope you can get back to PT. I know it can be a pain but it is so worth it. Keep up the momentum.
Msgijo, it is good to hear from you. We would be more than happy to follow you on your exercise plan. Exercise is so important for all of us even when we don’t feel motivated to do it. Credit should be given to those of us who persevere. Do keep us informed.
For those who may have an interest in joining our dedicated group, our members each have their own personal methods of weight loss. Some are on Weight Watchers, some on Atkins for example and some just cut calories. I personally lost quite a lot of weight in the beginning using Atkins and then just cut portions while eating everything. The method is not the most important thing, it is staying focused and following the plan.
We post weight loss, gain, stayed the same, from Thursday to Thursday and have been doing so for eleven years. We are truly dedicated to get rid of those pesky pounds and keep them off. You don’t have to state your actual weight. It’s a matter of choice.
Tip For The Week:
Remember to read total nutritional labels. Some foods make a point of emphasizing low fat content. Take that with a grain of salt to quote an old cliche’. Too often excess salt and sugar are added to compensate for less fat. Healthy fat such as olive oil, nuts, avocado should be part of a weight losing plan but must be used in moderation.
Weight loss Results for 3-19-15:
Total Loss:
3.1 pounds by four members. That is excellent. It is proof positive that it can be done. Four people are an inspiration for us all. May we all continue to see the numbers go down.
Total Gain:
0 pounds by all members. I hope people aren’t avoiding facing the truth. Reporting gains is a warning sign to all who struggle. Reporting gains is an indication that goals are being taken seriously.
Stayed the same:
1 member. As we know, staying the same truly is success, especially for those who are maintaining. Just keep remembering it is the time before the next loss if you have more to lose. Also staying the same is a signal that you are eating the right amount to maintain your losses.
3690.0 is the total weight loss for the past 12 years. Now we have hit a new milestone. We have now lost over 1.75 tons in total. That means we only need to lose another approximately 350 pounds to reach two tons. That is awesome.
Good news. I lost half a pound this week, my goal, so now weigh 114.5, half a pound below my goal weight. I will try to lose another half a pound this week as a buffer.
Agate, sorry to hear you had to have another tooth extraction. The good news is that once again you stayed the same. You indicated that exercise is an important part of your life’s plan. That has certainly paid off for you. I am sure it is an important factor in your overall long-term success. Keep doing all that you are doing.
Mamabug, again you are going in the right direction. I hear you when you say you dislike exercising but you should give yourself great credit for exercising twice a week in spite of it. It is so important for overall health including muscle strength. Keep up the good work.
Hsmaldo, Excellent. You are definitely on the right path. You should get a prize for doing your exercises regularly. Volleyball will only add to your progress. Keep doing what you are doing.
Malaholic, sorry to miss you this week and hope you are doing well in all things.
hlburke87, I hope you are continuing to do so well and that we will hear from you when you have a scale available. Actually we would love to hear from you even if you can’t weigh.
Poohb3ar, sorry you are going to need to take a hiatus. We will miss you. But you do need to do what is best at the moment. I hope you will drop in and say hi once in awhile. Very best wishes.
Portia, you definitely made progress and should be congratulated. I’m sorry you had a rough work week but you lost in spite of it. I do hope you can get back to PT. I know it can be a pain but it is so worth it. Keep up the momentum.
Msgijo, it is good to hear from you. We would be more than happy to follow you on your exercise plan. Exercise is so important for all of us even when we don’t feel motivated to do it. Credit should be given to those of us who persevere. Do keep us informed.
For those who may have an interest in joining our dedicated group, our members each have their own personal methods of weight loss. Some are on Weight Watchers, some on Atkins for example and some just cut calories. I personally lost quite a lot of weight in the beginning using Atkins and then just cut portions while eating everything. The method is not the most important thing, it is staying focused and following the plan.
We post weight loss, gain, stayed the same, from Thursday to Thursday and have been doing so for eleven years. We are truly dedicated to get rid of those pesky pounds and keep them off. You don’t have to state your actual weight. It’s a matter of choice.
Tip For The Week:
Remember to read total nutritional labels. Some foods make a point of emphasizing low fat content. Take that with a grain of salt to quote an old cliche’. Too often excess salt and sugar are added to compensate for less fat. Healthy fat such as olive oil, nuts, avocado should be part of a weight losing plan but must be used in moderation.
Weight loss Results for 3-19-15:
Total Loss:
3.1 pounds by four members. That is excellent. It is proof positive that it can be done. Four people are an inspiration for us all. May we all continue to see the numbers go down.
Total Gain:
0 pounds by all members. I hope people aren’t avoiding facing the truth. Reporting gains is a warning sign to all who struggle. Reporting gains is an indication that goals are being taken seriously.
Stayed the same:
1 member. As we know, staying the same truly is success, especially for those who are maintaining. Just keep remembering it is the time before the next loss if you have more to lose. Also staying the same is a signal that you are eating the right amount to maintain your losses.
3690.0 is the total weight loss for the past 12 years. Now we have hit a new milestone. We have now lost over 1.75 tons in total. That means we only need to lose another approximately 350 pounds to reach two tons. That is awesome.
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