Congratulations to all you big losers! 
I’m celebrating another 4 pounds down thanks to WW, bringing me to a total of 13 pounds since 3/29.
Hi all- missed the thread getting started again 
Congrats to everyone- sounds like a lot of losers around here 
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My weight loss is pretty slow right now, but I’m only a little over 5 # from my first goal- I have not decided if I will try to get lower than 125 yet. I have had alot of positive weight loss related moments over the past week. A lady who knew me growing up (she was my 4-H leader) commented that both myself and my best friend (who is also low-carbing) both seemed happy about ourselves for the first time since she knew us. She was a role model for me as a kid (at times a very critical one but definitely one of the major influences in my life) so it was cool to hear that coming from her . Then, went to Fado’s with my friend and her co-workers- they are from out of town and had not seen me since about 50 lbs ago- and they told her later that I had “gotten hot”. HOT!! Never in my life has that word been attributed to me, but it might have something to do with my getting on stage and earning some beads Mardi-Gras style (ok, a few too many low carb beers). I do feel really good about myself, and probably am acting a little immature and silly for my age (31) now but I really wasted my twenties either being fat or thinking I was fat and not making the most of what I did have. I really am happier than I’ve ever been- and its not just weight loss related but also happy in my life and work. The only thing missing is a SO but I’m having a good time being single and enjoying myself. Sorry for the goofy post, but still on cloud 9 after the hot comment …
As far as goals- my major failing is exercise/fitness and my coffee habit. I do alot of walking when I stay motivated about working my dogs but even on weeks I’m being good about practicing- its only about 3 times. I do have a yoga DVD, so I keep telling myself to get to it, but without much success. Coffee is my serious failing and probably the reason I am slowed down weight loss wise- but I just love it :(…
Atkins since 12/02
185/130.5/125
Random compliment of the day:
I was at work, and collecting money from the back drive thru window. A semi-regular customer pulled up, and whistled at me. “Damn girl! Every time I see you, you’re smaller.”
Oh yeah. It’s the incredible shrinking Pammi!
I’m lovin this.
I’ve never really given any thought to getting in shape before now, but a week ago on Friday, I decided that I was going to finally do something about my weight (and shape). I finally got to the point where I realized that if I really badly wanted to look better I’d have tried to do something about it before now—but I hadn’t. I’d just sort of mulled the idea over and wished for it.
Okay, dammit, I’m going to get into shape. I’m not wishing for washboard abs, and a fifty-inch chest, I just want to eat sensibly and get in some exercise—that is, get into the habit of getting some exercise. So far it’s been studio bikes, stair-stepper, and upper-body weights (because that’s all our apartment complex clubhouse really has—I’m a little suspicious of that rowing machine ).
I feel really good about deciding to do this, and I’ve managed to stick to the plan. I even ordered a Culligan water cooler so I would drink more yummy tasty (cold) water.
Unfortunately, the scale I just bought broke. Yes, broke. Humiliating, I know. And I’m not even close to the max-rated weight of the scale. I guess I’ll take it back in and try to get it replaced. Right now, my best guess is that I’m 236, and looking to get down to 180 or 190. (I’m about 5’10" or so.)
Good luck, everybody! It looks like some people are seeing success!
Weighed in this morning: down to 357! Another four pounds since my last weigh-in. If I keep this trend up, I’ll be at my goal weight by the beginning of December. Then I’ll see if I can beat my goal.
So: 411/357/240, which means I’m almost a [sup]1[/sup]/[sub]3[/sub] of the way there.
I weighed myself this morning. 191.5. That puts me down .5 lbs. I’m not exercising (too nauseaus, too tired), and I’m eating what I want, so don’t jump on the pregnant chick for losing.
I’ve been falling off the wagon during this vacation. I am still, for the most part, watching my intake, but when things are constantly under my nose, I eventually break under the temptation. Plus, my folks want me to make them treats while I’m here (I’m a chef IRL, if you didn’t know), so there’s things like homemade brownies and candied pecans hanging around the house.
This is why I really miss being at home right now. My husband and I have set up a no-fail environment (not one potato or noodle under that roof), which makes it so much easier for me to get by. But, out here, they’re thrilled I’ve lost weight, but god forbid I try to take the sugar out of their pudgy hands. And I admit, I’m a huge sugar addict myself. I can resist only for a short time. My pudgy little hands have been dipping in the sugar bowl, too.
But, the good news is that I’ve been going to Curves every day, walking around (lots of shopping), and since the folks tend to pass out around 8 PM, I go into my room and dance/walk in place for a good hour or so in the evening while watching Food Network. That, my friends, has been my saving grace. I have not gained anything back, and that’s all I can ask for at this time.
I cannot wait to get home and get back 100% on plan.
255/211/170
Woohoo! I think I lost a pound! (I must be doing something right. Either that, or my new scale doesn’t match the broken one I had to replace. How humiliating. “I’d like to exchange this scale.” “Why?” “I stepped on it and it broke.” Sheesh.)
232/231/180
Still haven’t been to the Y for a while, but yesterday was gorgeous (low 80s), so the dog and I went to the beach. A nice ~2.5 mile walk…
AND I rode my bike to work today! Four miles one way, and a very pleasant ride once I got onto Langley AFB to cut through to my office. Well, not a true cut because it’s longer, but I don’t have to dodge as much traffic.
335/318?/220
I lost 2 more pounds last week, bringing me to a grand total of 7 pounds lost since March 29th. Weight Watchers rocks!
I had my first out-of-the-blue “Are you losing weight?” today, and it was from someone at work that I happen to think is cute, too… 
I finally made it back to the gym yesterday, the first time since March 25th (eek!). My trainer went easy on me because she knows how sick I’ve been, but I’m still feeling it today. Which is good, because it’s a good burn, but sucks because I have to work all day and I’ll be miserable.
I weighed in at 186, which is about 4 lbs down from where I was pre-deathlike symptoms. I had gotten down to 178 at one point, but that was from only eating maybe one meal every 3 days, and it wasn’t really healthy. I’d rather be 186 and eating than 178 and feeling (and looking) like crap.
Now I just have to cut all the junk out of my diet again. I’ve been snacking hardcore.
BTW, is it a compliment if someone tells you your head is too big for your body? I’ve had 3 people say that the last week, and it’s starting to give me a complex…
It’s a good news bad news kinda thing here.
The bad news: I stepped up my work out two weeks ago. Felt great for two days. Then. OUCH. Extremely painful pulled muscle in my shoulder/back. I can hardly move and am on pain killers/muscle relaxants.
The good news: The nurse noticed I’d lost more weight (bless her). The doctor told me it was ok to keep doing most of my routine if I could stand the pain–just to ice myself as soon as possible afterwards.
The really good news: The drugs knocked me out for 16 hours of dream-free sleep and I get to take a day off work. And I’m down another couple pounds.
But, damn, I hurt.
Aww, me too. Day 102 on Atkins, 235.5/214.0/115. However, I’m a pound heavier than I was 16 days ago. I’ve gone to Curves 5 days a week though, since March 29, so I’m trusting (because I’ve been goooooood) it’s muscle. Measuring Day can’t come soon enough. (note to metabolic self: Quit with the stalling, already.)
Woots! and vibes, everyone.
Yeah, no shit with the stalling. I’m finally down to 180. What’s with the slow-as-molasses losing lately? Very frustrating.
250-something/180/140
Been there, done that, it goes away.
You’ve lost over 70 pounds. That’s FANTASTIC!
Me, this morning, 193.5, so 2.5 lbs up. Whee.
I’ll join in once my mom buys a new scale. Hopefully by early May, because I finish my finals on the 29th of this month.
Speaking of which, I should go back to studying for my HR exam. 
145-ish/145-ish/130
Ditto. Lost 2 lbs since my last post here, 6 days ago. I had been losing 4 / week. But, I have lost some size – couple weeks ago I bought 2 new pairs of jeans. One I could almost button; the other not even close. Now I can button the one, and almost the other.
411/355/240 – 115 pounds to go! I’ve already misplaced a schoolkid, and now I’m looking to lose a small woman.
Stalling happens, kids. There’s a myriad of reasons, but the main one is often that your body doesn’t always like to let go of that weight (it thinks you’re starving it!), and sometimes it just takes a little time and effort to make it happen. But, don’t look to the scale for progress. Are you measuring yourselves, too? You might be losing inches even when the scale doesn’t budge. How do your clothes fit? How do you feel?
There have been times when the scale hasn’t moved, but I’ve dropped several inches, which basically means that I’m gaining muscle. Gaining muscle is a good thing–not only does it take up much less room than fat on your body, but it boosts your metabolism.
I think all of you are doing fabulous jobs on your goals (even you, Gingy). Keep up the good work!
Yes, I know stalling happens, and no, I’m not measuring myself, and I know I should. I feel great, physically. I have tons of energy. I’m riding my exercise bike, and I walk my dog. (Or I should say, she walks me. A 90-pound Lab - she decides where we go )
I bought two new pairs of pants, and whenever I wear them, people at work say I look great and make a big deal out of how much weight I’ve lost. I have to admit, I do look pretty good in them. They’re Lee Riders Casuals and they’re really comfy. They’re quite flattering. It must be the way they’re cut or something.
I know I’ll never look like Calista Flockhart - I’m just not built like that. I have hips and boobs. I’m built more like Genevieve from Trading Spaces, but the problem is I’m only 5’4". If I were just a few inches taller, I could carry the big hips and boobs thing better.
It’s just in my mind that I shouldn’t weight 180. I can look at myself and think that I don’t look that bad. I know I weigh less than when I got married (ten years ago tomorrow!), because my wedding ring and engagement ring are a little too big. They spin around easily on my finger. I can look at my wedding pictures, and think I wasn’t too too bad. A little chunky, but not that bad. It’s just that when I step on the scale and see the numbers, I want it to be lower.
Okay, enough with the babbling…