Who's weighing in this week?

It's almost Monday, so I'm posting a weigh-in post.
I'm once again not weighing in (well I don't currently have any scales, for one thing, because I left them with Elly when I got married!). But I will be trying to keep accountable with y'all about eating well and exercising.
My exciting news for this week is that I have a scan today (Monday). It's the 20 week scan where they check everything is going according to plan with the baby's growth, and also the one where we choose not to find out the sex of our baby because we want a surprise!

What is your plan?

Just wondering what everyone is planning to stay on track this week??? We can do this people. Its our last chance to get in better shape before the summer is here. I want to drink TONS of water and move for at least 30 mins today and everyday this week. How about all of you???

Monday's weigh in post

Hey everyone! I know it's not actually Monday yet, but I thought of putting up a weigh in post, so I figured I'd go ahead and do it.

How has your weekend been? We had lots of people over for lunch today - a 'bring and share' type thing. But we've got so much stuff left over, and it's all cakes and crisps (chips) and stuff, so I think I need to take some of it in to work tomorrow to get rid of it!

My aim for this week is to keep up the exercise and try to stay more in control of my eating.

Staying on track?

It's Thursday...getting closer to the weekend.

How is everyone doing? Managing to stay on track?

Elly, Nikki, Christy F? Anyone else want to share?

My week has been good. Yesterday I deviated a bit and was hungry, so I had a serving of almonds and a serving of peanut butter, so those 2 things added calories and fat pretty quickly but at least it was the healthy kind, right?

Today is going to be tough getting my exercise in. I usually get some cardio in the morning and then weights over the lunch hour but we're having some work done at home, so even though I'm working from home, I have to be home to let the workers in...so there goes my morning cardio. The workers will still be here over the lunch hour so I could go get my workout in but then I have to pick up my daughter at 2 for a Dr's appt, so I wouldn't have time to get ready...so I'm going to play that workout by ear...and then to top it off, I have to go in to work tonight around 5-6 for a software release that we're doing and we have to be in the office for...so even if I don't get my exercise in...my eating will stay on track!!!

So, how is everyone's week going?

Its Monday...Weigh yourself!

I hope nobody is bothered that I put this up. Just thought I would help out. I am not trying to step on any toes here. How is everyone doing with weight loss? How about exercise and water intake. Why don't we all set goals for ourselves for the week. Tell us you personal goal and we can all check in on each other.
Lets not spend the summer fat and frumpy friends. Won't we have more fun in the sun if we are taking care of ourselves?!!! I am sure that I will! I hate being all self conscious wearing shorts. I actually haven't worn shorts in years (except with a bathing suit) cause I am always worried about my legs. I am a capri girl, but it would be nice to add in some shorts this year! Lets get healthy! NOW!!!

How's your weekend?

Nikki, just checking in on you...how is your weekend going?

Weekends are always tough, well, at least for me they are. I haven't THE hardest time sticking to eating healthy on the weekends. I think it's my frame of my mind, weekend is here, the hard week is over, time to relax, eat good, etc. That's just not the right way to think and I know I need to change that.

Elly, how's it going on phase 1?

Anyone else want to share how your weekend is going?

Bird, I don't think we've heard from you in a couple of weeks, how are you doing?

Here we go again...

Ok, here I start on my dieting yet again. I have a little motivation this time. I also have a goal. We are going to Idaho in June to see my brother in-law race in some huge triathlon. I want to be 170 when we leave. That is a 16 lb loss by June 12th I think. I know that is going to be hard, but I don't care. I don't want to be fat this summer, and I don't want to be fat when we are there. I realize that 170 is hardly "skinny" but it will make a good size difference to me. So here we go again. Anyone with me??? I need some help staying with it, so some accountability would be great. Thanks.

catch it before it goes

We're running out of Monday rapidly (especially in the UK) but there's still time to weigh in!

Weigh Day!

So, I didn't weigh this morning, but I thought I post this just in case anyone else remembered too. :-) Hope you all have a great day!

Hey everyone

Can't remember the last time I stepped on a scale, but I'm sure that will catch up with me when I have an appointment with the midwife next week.
Life is good. Still working on getting internet in our new place, so I'm not online much at the moment (we've popped back to my parents house to pick up some of my stuff - we're still moving things in to the new place).
How are things with you? Why not weigh in.

Here I Am -- Week 3

I neglected to report last week. I lost another half pound last week, and another half this week. It's slow moving, but I'll keep posting my minuscule progress. :-)

MONDAY, MONDAY!

With Debs and family having so much going on...(Congrats Debs and Menard), I thought I would put up today's weigh in post. So ladies and gent...post your numbers. I am flying to Minnesota for work in the morning. The staff meetings are always hard for eating(lots of food..good food). Hopefully I can just say no to the desserts. Have a good week!!

It's nearly Monday

So thought I'd put up a weigh-in post ready :)
I'm getting married next Sunday, so life is pretty hectic right now, but we're surviving!
What's going on with you?

Week one

Week one ended for me yesterday morning. I lost half a pound. Actually, I lost 2.5 pounds but I spotted the first 2 pounds because I figured it was liquid retention from all the fast food I had eaten recently. 

My current weight is 195.5. 

Weigh In

It's that day again...Monday...time to weigh in.

My Personal 8-Week Challenge

A year ago I weighed roughly 177 pounds. I weighed in this morning at 198. Yep. I started this journey over two years ago at 233, dropped down to 177, and then shot back up to 198. I'm happy I haven't eclipsed 200, but the increase has been buggin'.

I decided to do a personal challenge for 8 weeks. I'm going to try my darndest to get down to the 170s again by May 14. If I lose at least 2 pounds a week I can get close, and that's sort of my realistic goal, to get to the low 180s by May 14.

Here I go!

what's your number?

It's Monday morning. Time to get on those scales and see what they're saying today. Up or down? Don't despair! Tell me something you're looking forward to this week.

weigh in! weigh in!

Good morning all! Debs is busy at work, so she asked me to put up the weigh in post.

So, how was your week? How are you doing? What are you looking forward to this week?

Jessica

I'm not really sure if you're still around much. Anyway, i just tried to email you and it bounced back. Could you leave me an up to date email address, so I can get in touch?
Thanks :)

Weigh In Day

Step on those scales and report those numbers. :)

Debs, I thought you might be at work, so I thought I'd put up a post.

Game Plan

I really do have a game plan. It's not the best but it's a plan.

So, I didn't weigh in this week. I meant to but I really forgot and now I'm afraid. I've been eating terribly and it's mainly because I found out that my gym is having a Biggest Loser competition and I'm going to sign up.

The contest starts this Sunday, March 1st. Everyone that is entering, has to get their measurements done between March 1st and March 14th. So I plan on weighing in and having my measurements taken this Sunday...the sooner, the better.

So, since I'm planning on taking on this challenge, my healthy eating has gone out the window. I know I shouldn't look at it that way but...well, no excuses...

Anyways, this coming Monday I'll do weigh in and you all keep tabs on me...I will be dropping pounds every week...I want to win!

Oh...not sure who partakes in giving up something for Lent BUT I decided to give up chocolate!!!! God help me. :) Actually, help my husband...ha!

Monday's weigh-in post

I'm putting it up now because I start a new job tomorrow and won't get online until later.
I could post-date it, but I'm too tired to fiddle with that right now.
See you all then

C'mon In...Let's Weigh In

Good Morning All! I hope you had a wonderful weekend and are ready to start this week off right.

I didn't see a post out here for our Monday weigh in, so I thought I'd help out and get one in.

Let's weigh in and see how we did!

Blueberry Apple Pancake Shake-Up

I fixed a recipe out of the Hungry-Girl cookbook last night, a blueberry apple pancake recipe, and they were pretty good.

I was craving pancakes for dinner so I decided to try those out and I was pleased.

I posted the recipe on my blog, check it out.

Thursday's Challenge

Share with the group a favourite verse from scripture (I put it like that rather than saying the Bible because I know Jessica is Jewish :) ) It doesn't have to be very long, but just tell us why it's significant to you

Friday
will be to do with how much water you drink (once I've tracked down the site that helps you calculate how much you should be drinking)

Wednesday's challenge

To exercise for at least half an hour today.

Thursday's challenge
Share with the group a favourite verse from scripture (I put it like that rather than saying the Bible because I know Jessica is Jewish :) ) It doesn't have to be very long, but just tell us why it's significant to you

I think I confused some people. You don't have to set yourself a personal challenge, although you can if you want to. What I was trying to say was, set yourself a personal reward, so that if you complete all (or the majority) of the mini-challenges, you can treat yourself (in a non-food related way!)

Tuesday's mini challenge

Challenge for the day:
Eat at least 5 servings of fruit, vegetables and salad today.

I've realised that it would be usful to post the challenge a day early, so Wednesday's challenge will be:
Exercise for at least half an hour

Let's shake it up around here

Good morning, and once again welcome to Monday.

It's been pretty quiet around here the last few weeks, and I'm sorry I haven't been around very much. Anyway, I dreamt the following idea last night, and I thought I'd give it a go.
I don't have the mental energy to organise a big competition or challenge right now, but I thought we could give some mini challenges a go...

What I'll do is each day for the next week or so I'll post a mini challenge. If you're feeling organised you can do the challenge on the day it's posted, or you can do it the next day, which gives you a chance to think about how to fit it into your schedule. If you do the challenge, come back and leave a comment on the post for that challenge, and let us know how you did. Does that make any sense at all?!

I haven't really thought about anything like prizes. I'm not sure it would work to have prizes, as I don't plan on checking up on anyone, or recording whether or not you complete the challenges (although I will obviously be reading the comments if you leave them). What I'd like to suggest is that if you'd like to, you could think of some sort of non-food related treat that you could work towards, and set yourself a personal goal - for example, if I complete 5 of the challenges this week I will xyz.

I promise that the challenges won't be too hard, or time consuming. My idea is just that they help us to keep our focus on being fit and healthy, and on our relationships with God.

Today's challenge:
(This may take a little bit of extra time, but it's just an excuse for me to be a bit nosey, I guess!)
Weigh in, and tell me what you're currently doing with regards to food-plan/diet-plan/exercise/any or all of the above. Also, think about whether you'd like to set yourself a challenge goal.

(Does that all make sense? My brain feels a littlew mushy today, so if you have any questions, or something isn't clear, please ask!)

Yummy Low-Fat Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Muffins

The other day I made an oatmeal chocolate chip loaf for a sick friend. As it was cooling, Bird looked longingly at it and asked, "is that for us?" Not only was it not for us, but he has been following Weight Watchers lately and even if I did make a loaf for us, it would cost him a dear 6 pts. per slice! So I decided to look for a recipe that would be a little bit more "points friendly."

This recipe has no oil so I was skeptical. But these muffins are surprisingly moist and very satisfying. I also like the fact that they are made with whole grains. The only change I made to the original recipe was to use a whole egg in place of 2 egg whites and to add 1/2 C chocolate chips at the end. With chocolate chips, I believe that each muffin is 3 pts. I totally thought I would leave these for him; assuming that I would not be crazy about them. (I usually don't care too much for low-fat stuff.) But I love these. Enjoy!

The original recipe is here.

Monday morning is here again

We have snow here. Great big snow (well, I say great big - it's a few inches, but enough to bring London to a standstill, almost! And with more to come)
What's the weather like where you are?

I feel like my weight loss is a bit stuck at the moment. I need to do something to kick start it again. I guess I need to get strict with myself again, it feels like things have got a bit too relaxed.