Hi Everyone. It’s that time again. I hope you are all giving yourselves kudos for continuing to chip away those unwanted pounds. I find that I am more determined at certain times and I am not always sure why. It is not unusual to feel a gamut of emotions about the journey to lose however much one wants to lose. When the process is going well it can seem like what’s the big deal, that is until things change and one’s goal is not as strong. At such times it is a good idea to step back and focus on exactly why you began the journey in the first place. My major goal is health especially now that I am older and regretting not having watched my food choices when younger. I learned that my birth grandmother (I was adopted as an infant) had diabetes in her waning years and I don’t want that to happen to me. All reasons for losing are important and we must keep in mind the goals that drive us. Best wishes to all who are continuing the process.
Yippee. I lost a pound this week so weigh 114.5. I hope I can continue the trend. I still want to get down to 113. I will try to lose half a pound this week.
Agate, terrific. You remain your old stalwart self. I am sure remembering your major success at losing a lot of weight is a comfort to you and an inspiration not to regain. Even if you don’t lose any more you are in really good shape. I’m so sorry about your injury still causing you considerable pain. It’s good you are in physical therapy. Good luck with your new exercise peddler.
Mamabug, good for you for continuing to lose. I guess my bikini comment was of no help. How about an attractive bathing suit for the mature woman. I am sure as the scale goes down you are pleased about how you look in whatever you wear. Keep up the good work.
Hsmaldo, excellent weight loss for which you should be very proud. That is a good idea about weighing and measuring which brings one back to reality. You are right. Stress at work can act against our weight loss efforts. I wish the best for you with that challenge.
Poohb3ar, I am sure you are having a wonderful time with your grandbaby’s visit. We will miss you and will look forward to your return after Mother’s Day. Good luck with focusing on portion sizes. You can’t go wrong there.
Msgijo, so sorry ro miss you this week and hope you are doing well.
Abidingjones, sorry to miss you again this week. I do hope you are O.K. Do let us know.
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 fourteen 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:
Fire Up Your Food — And Your Metabolism
Rev up your metabolism with chili peppers! Research conducted at Perdue University found that adding spicy ingredients like cayenne pepper, hot peppers, or hot sauce to meals can help suppress appetite and even stoke your metabolic fire a bit. When dieters who didn't normally eat spicy foods ate a soup seasoned with cayenne pepper for lunch they ate 60 fewer calories at their next meal AND burned an extra ten calories (it's a small amount, but over time it adds up!). Try adding chopped hot peppers to scrambled eggs, salads, or make a spicy sandwich spread by mixing a generous shot of hot sauce into hummus or low-fat mayo.
Weight Loss Results:
Total Loss:
3.7 pounds by two members. Wonderful. We continue to show steady progress in overall weight loss goals. Thank you for being our inspirations in meeting our goals.
Total Gain:
1 pound by one member. I must confess. It is I. Admitting gains truly is an important process in one’s weight loss program. It increases the probability that a loss will be a reality soon.
Stayed the same:
1 member. As we know, staying the same truly is success, including 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.
3848.7 is the total weight loss for the past 14 years. We have hit a new milestone. We now have less than 200 pounds to reach two tons lost. That is fantastic.
Yippee. I lost a pound this week so weigh 114.5. I hope I can continue the trend. I still want to get down to 113. I will try to lose half a pound this week.
Agate, terrific. You remain your old stalwart self. I am sure remembering your major success at losing a lot of weight is a comfort to you and an inspiration not to regain. Even if you don’t lose any more you are in really good shape. I’m so sorry about your injury still causing you considerable pain. It’s good you are in physical therapy. Good luck with your new exercise peddler.
Mamabug, good for you for continuing to lose. I guess my bikini comment was of no help. How about an attractive bathing suit for the mature woman. I am sure as the scale goes down you are pleased about how you look in whatever you wear. Keep up the good work.
Hsmaldo, excellent weight loss for which you should be very proud. That is a good idea about weighing and measuring which brings one back to reality. You are right. Stress at work can act against our weight loss efforts. I wish the best for you with that challenge.
Poohb3ar, I am sure you are having a wonderful time with your grandbaby’s visit. We will miss you and will look forward to your return after Mother’s Day. Good luck with focusing on portion sizes. You can’t go wrong there.
Msgijo, so sorry ro miss you this week and hope you are doing well.
Abidingjones, sorry to miss you again this week. I do hope you are O.K. Do let us know.
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 fourteen 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:
Fire Up Your Food — And Your Metabolism
Rev up your metabolism with chili peppers! Research conducted at Perdue University found that adding spicy ingredients like cayenne pepper, hot peppers, or hot sauce to meals can help suppress appetite and even stoke your metabolic fire a bit. When dieters who didn't normally eat spicy foods ate a soup seasoned with cayenne pepper for lunch they ate 60 fewer calories at their next meal AND burned an extra ten calories (it's a small amount, but over time it adds up!). Try adding chopped hot peppers to scrambled eggs, salads, or make a spicy sandwich spread by mixing a generous shot of hot sauce into hummus or low-fat mayo.
Weight Loss Results:
Total Loss:
3.7 pounds by two members. Wonderful. We continue to show steady progress in overall weight loss goals. Thank you for being our inspirations in meeting our goals.
Total Gain:
1 pound by one member. I must confess. It is I. Admitting gains truly is an important process in one’s weight loss program. It increases the probability that a loss will be a reality soon.
Stayed the same:
1 member. As we know, staying the same truly is success, including 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.
3848.7 is the total weight loss for the past 14 years. We have hit a new milestone. We now have less than 200 pounds to reach two tons lost. That is fantastic.
. Have had a very eventful couple of weeks - lesion removed from arm which turned out to be skin cancer, MRI after having to wait over an hour after appointment time 
, volunteer activities a couple of days and lets not forget that DH is going back to work next week so I am also going with him to final doctor / PT visits and helping him finish the projects that he started on his time off from work. 
. Of course he was measuring only what he wanted to eat vs eating the things that he should (vegs, fruits etc.).
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