Hi everyone. Well, we made it through January. Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow suggesting that we will have an early Spring. I sure hope that is true. For sure we are on our way to shed Winter doldrums. It is a good time to assess the past year and to plan for the near future. How wonderful to see three of our members in maintenance mode. I am sad to think I was there for a long time but have gained shamefully. I hope no one follows me down this path. I hope you all maintain vigilance. It is time to guard against triggers that can cause one to backslide. I know that all too well. I am hoping the best for the three of you as well as the ones who continue to struggle to reach that magical point of success.
I gained a pound this week and am again totally disgusted with myself. I now weigh 128 and am very disappointed with myself. Once again, I really did not think I had gained. I am going to do my best once more this week to lose a whole pound.
Agate, excellent. Continuing not to regain is true success. Here’s wishing you the weight you most want to be.
Mamabug, that’s wonderful that you remained in maintenance mode. That is a good idea you stated about wanting to lose more. I know you can do it!
Hsmaldo, so sorry to miss you this week. I truly wish you success.
Msgijo, good for you for remaining in an acceptable weight range. I’m glad to hear your thyroid levels are in an acceptable range. I wish the best for you with your thyroid function and your weight. Keep up the good work and thank you for your words of encouragement.
Daisycat, so sorry to miss you this week. I hope everything is all right with you.
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 over 16 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:
Get Involved
When your weight loss efforts lead to boredom or too much self-focus, get occupied with something else. "I eat more if I'm bored," says Virginias, "especially if I'm eating in front of the TV."
So take a break from the siren-call of the tube, and get occupied with things that have nothing to do with food.
For some, that might mean becoming involved with local politics, discovering yoga, or enjoying painting. Or maybe you want to help a child with a science project, repaint the bedroom, or take a class. The key: Have a life outside of weight loss.
Weight Loss Results:
Total Loss:
0 pounds. Definitely not our best week. May we all see ourselves in this column this coming week.
Total Gain:
2.2 pounds. This is definitely not one of our better weeks. May we all recover this coming week.
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.
4191.3 is the total weight loss for the past 16+ years. We hit a new milestone. We now have lost over two tons for which we should be proud. That truly is phenomenal.
I gained a pound this week and am again totally disgusted with myself. I now weigh 128 and am very disappointed with myself. Once again, I really did not think I had gained. I am going to do my best once more this week to lose a whole pound.
Agate, excellent. Continuing not to regain is true success. Here’s wishing you the weight you most want to be.
Mamabug, that’s wonderful that you remained in maintenance mode. That is a good idea you stated about wanting to lose more. I know you can do it!
Hsmaldo, so sorry to miss you this week. I truly wish you success.
Msgijo, good for you for remaining in an acceptable weight range. I’m glad to hear your thyroid levels are in an acceptable range. I wish the best for you with your thyroid function and your weight. Keep up the good work and thank you for your words of encouragement.
Daisycat, so sorry to miss you this week. I hope everything is all right with you.
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 over 16 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:
Get Involved
When your weight loss efforts lead to boredom or too much self-focus, get occupied with something else. "I eat more if I'm bored," says Virginias, "especially if I'm eating in front of the TV."
So take a break from the siren-call of the tube, and get occupied with things that have nothing to do with food.
For some, that might mean becoming involved with local politics, discovering yoga, or enjoying painting. Or maybe you want to help a child with a science project, repaint the bedroom, or take a class. The key: Have a life outside of weight loss.
Weight Loss Results:
Total Loss:
0 pounds. Definitely not our best week. May we all see ourselves in this column this coming week.
Total Gain:
2.2 pounds. This is definitely not one of our better weeks. May we all recover this coming week.
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.
4191.3 is the total weight loss for the past 16+ years. We hit a new milestone. We now have lost over two tons for which we should be proud. That truly is phenomenal.
So I've essentially replaced a low-cal meal with a higher calorie meal. 
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