* 5'2'' or less * Group

by tonithib on Feb 13, 2012 at 4:59 am

I have to change my goals to correct for the extra 2 weeks.  Sorry I didn't notice before I made the goals.
 
Weight Loss Challenge:
BW:  205.8
SW:  142.4
GW:  135 (Changed to reflect 6 weeks)
CW:  140.8
 
Workout Challenge:
GWO:  24 (4 per week times 6 weeks) (Changed to reflect 6 weeks)
CWO:  2 (Already behind!)
 
Thanks, Peg!!!

by redgrill18 on Feb 13, 2012 at 6:07 am

CW: 142
CWO: 3

by manda214 on Feb 13, 2012 at 8:05 am

CW:  119.6  (exactly the same as last week... lol.  Not progress per se, but I'll take it!)
CWO:  5
 
My workout goal is wrong in the "starting" numbers.  Could you change my goal to 30 workouts instead of 20?  Thanks!!

by coopscoopc on Feb 13, 2012 at 8:16 am

I'm sticking with my original goal as I think it will be a big challenge to me to get the 3 work outs in a week. 
Being new... am I suppose to log Mon - Mon with workouts and weight?

by BrooksAD on Feb 13, 2012 at 8:32 am

CW: 165.4
CWO: 4

by snuffy82 on Feb 13, 2012 at 8:33 am

 CW: 146.6 
CWO: 5
CM: 14.5 
Not where I wanted to be but being up only by a half pound or so is a win in my book based on the glutinous weekend I had.  I wasn't really too bad with the eating considering all that I have in my kitchen right now, but I didn't work out for 3 days in a row which is very out of the ordinary for me.  Here's hoping next week goes off a little better.  

by yt33782 on Feb 13, 2012 at 9:39 am

CW 110
CWO 5
CM 16
I ran Rock'n' Roll Half Marathon yesterday (It was my 2nd!) and it helped to credit miles, I fought with windchill 28F, breezing weather (I'm in FL!! I can run on the beach in 90F but not in hard freeze warning weather) and Calf Cramps from Saturday...and finished 13.1 !!!! It's a big win for me  Happy w/ a little sore muscles today.

by ChesleyW on Feb 13, 2012 at 9:42 am

Not a great week... Life happened. Blurgh.
CW: 125.5
CWO: 4

by shepoad on Feb 13, 2012 at 10:09 am

CW: 152
CWO: 2
Will try much harder this week to get more workouts in and hopefully see the scale go down.  Saturday am scale said 151 but this am 152...

by musicforoxygen on Feb 13, 2012 at 10:53 am

LW: 123
CW: 122
GW: 118 


 
 

by chicalow on Feb 13, 2012 at 11:35 am

cw 106
 
wo 5

by scotty64744 on Feb 13, 2012 at 12:08 pm

CW: 152 (my lowest was 150 on Friday wish I could have kept that LOL)
CWO: 5
CM: 7 (short by 1, hoping to add it to this week.)
Pray for me, hoping to be 150 by next Monday (or preferably smaller...)

by sillycheryl on Feb 13, 2012 at 1:22 pm

CW: 134
CWO: 5 (missed one, not feeling to good)

by curvesahead8 on Feb 13, 2012 at 2:19 pm

 CW: 206
CWO: 4

by ipmac22 on Feb 13, 2012 at 6:39 pm

CW: 143
CWO: 6
CM: 6

by Peg2009 on Feb 12, 2012 at 7:38 am

You write some very wise words here, scotty! Choosing to live a healthier life is exactly the mind set to be in. I started out by choosing to be happy and that led me to be able to choose other healthy things for me. The journey truly started for me in 2001 after my ex left and its just keeps getting better and better.

Unfortunately, I have discovered recently that I must remain vigilent in my choices to live healthier. Even after 10 years it has not become so much of a habit for me that I can resist temptation under all circumstances. This past week has been a major eye opener for me as I fell off the healthy path ... HARD! I actually threw in the towel and gave up any semblence of healthy living for a couple three days. Consuming entire boxes of cookies, crackers, and other junk without any care of nutrition or calorie consumption.

What got me back on track? This group! Plus knowing that in 4 weeks time, I am walking a half marathon. Part of the route is through some pretty scary neighborhoods even in the daytime, in NE DC. So, I do not want to be out there by myself. Yet if I don't start up my training again, I won't be anywhere close to my 4:20 (that 4hrs 20min) time that I completed the Baltimore half last October. There were only 3 people that finished behind me and the last 5 miles were hard because the cops controlling the intersections could not keep people out of the streets and away from the marathoners.
 
So ... thank you everyone for sharing your hardships, challenges, and best of all trimumphs. You are all inspriational and should celebrate your wins. Even the little ones. Cuz like scotty says, the little wins are actually major wins!

by Peg2009 on Feb 12, 2012 at 7:25 am

Thanks for everyone that caught the mistake with how long the challenge is for. Things have been a bit hectic lately and even I make mistakes. Shocking, I know!

For the next couple of weeks, while I am working ... I will be posting the "Weigh-Ins" on Sunday nights. However, for those of you that do not have internet at home, I will still wait until Tuesday to post the summary. So, no worries if you can't get your updates posted until Tuesday, but please try to get all the updates in the one post instead of separate ones.

Summaries won't be published until Tuesday evenings. 

by Peg2009 on Feb 11, 2012 at 5:56 pm

Yes. Unfortunately, I have this problem when ever I try to get back into the swing of things, eat better, and more more. Its hard to be consoled when you're feeling down, but the best thing to do is stay the course and see it through.

by Peg2009 on Feb 12, 2012 at 7:10 am

more more = move more ...

by scotty64744 on Feb 12, 2012 at 7:27 am

Don't forget your body is in shock to what you are doing.
A few hints for a beginner.
When you entered your weight, what did you set your fitness level at? Even if you exercise every day you should set it at sedentary.
Next don't put your goal higher than losing 1 lb. a week.
Also make sure you NET at least 1200 calories a week. Therefore if you can have 1225 and you burn 300 calories, make sure you eat back those calories.
This will help it to start coming off, but make sure your food choices are healthy and stay strong! Don't work out every day, but make sure you work out at least 3 times a week, 4 would be better.
As for the little bit of gain, your body is in shock with the "new" diet. IT will rebound. I promise.

by Peg2009 on Feb 13, 2012 at 3:24 am

@scotty ... it's okay to workout everyday, especially if that workout is walking. However, it is a good idea to mix up the style and intensity of the workouts.
 
@curvesahead ... when tracking your food and fitness in LS, be vigilent that you are not underestimating our calories and over estimating your exercise.
 
I find LS over estimates the calories for walking and some food entries are underestimated. I have also found that if food is not entered in the serving size (grams vs ounces ... etc), the serving sizes can be way off. So if the serving size for the food you're entering is in grams and you have measured your food in ounces, muliply your results by 28 to get the number of grams ... even if there is an option to convert it to ounces. If you don't believe me ... test it with several different foods. Some convert correctly and others do not. For example, I entered a food whos serving size was 84oz but I entered 2 ounces (which is 56g) ... instead of the serving size coming back as .6 it came back as .2. So now, I either convert it to serving size (.6) or the weight style of the serving size (56g).
 
I understand math is not a strong subject with a lot of people but its a good idea to make sure you are tracking your various items correctly. Otherwise you may actually be eating more and burning less calories than you realize or should to loose weight ...

by ipmac22 on Feb 10, 2012 at 3:29 pm

My biggest suggestion would be to plan out your eating for the day. I LIKE to eat. I enjoy it, and I'm ok with that. So I either plan out my food for the day and  I keep a lot of healthy snacks around. I allow myself a snack every hour or two, but I keep it at 100 calories or under generally. If I don't eat for a couple hours, I give myself a bigger snack. I try to make them as nutritious as possible so I'm satisfying my desire to eat but also giving myself good, healthy foods, that are built into my eating plan.
 
Hope this helps.

by xxskinnyxxx on Feb 11, 2012 at 7:57 am

 Water and Green Tea and perfect for when you feel like eating something you don't need. Feel a binge coming on count to 100 and drink a sip of water in between. Sometime's I will feel like eating something, and when I do put it in my mouth, I will immediately spit it out because that sweet or whatever it is isn't going to feel so good next tim you're on the scale.
Good Luck!

by Christina2703 on Feb 11, 2012 at 8:57 am

 Counting to 100 seems like a good idea, and I'll make sure to try the green tea as well. I know I don't plan my eating very much, so I'll give that a shot. :) Thanks so much for the advice!

by Claire12345 on Feb 11, 2012 at 9:17 am

 I do the same thing!  I'm really good with LS, I drop some pounds and then I start compulsive eating.  I'm not hungry and what's worse is, I know I'm not hungry but I just can't stop myself.  If you find something that helps, please share because the next step for me is going to be getting rid of all snack food in the house!

by autopilot on Feb 11, 2012 at 3:21 pm

 Hi Christina - I think we have the same pattern of eating. I eat well (very clean) for a few days and then eat compulsively on the 4th day, raiding my cupboards for any refined carb I can find. I know I shouldn't be doing it, but I keep eating until I am uncomfortable. I find I fall into this mode when I am tired and rushed. Once I start, I just keep going. Any willpower or self-control disappears.
I am working on this issue. I don't have a solution as yet but I have spoken to a naturopathic doctor who believes that I need to add much more protien to my diet early in the day and this will help keep energy levels stable throughout the day. She believes that if I keep blood sugar levels even, I won't hit the low that has me feel tired and wanting to eat anything sweet. I have found that it does seem better when I follow her advice.

by Peg2009 on Feb 11, 2012 at 5:43 pm

Oh my yes, I have a major problem with this. I was doing great and for the most part am able to control it with "legal" foods such as blueberries and milk, popcorn, fresh veggies (I love green peppers) or fresh fruit. While I may be eating more (quantity) than I should, by choosing foods that are lower in calories the damage I do is much less than if I were to choose higher calorie foods like chips, cookies, or other kinds of "junk".
Unfortunately, I really fell off the wagon this week (hence my absense all week long). I started a new job on Tuesday and have not been limited to the foods in my house. A combination of running out of my "legal" foods and being able to go to the vending machines or stop at CVS has led me to eat things that I've not had in ... well ... a very long time.
So ... how am I going to deal with this? I will make it a point to get to the food store tomorrow to stock up on more "legal" foods and make sure to have those available when I am at work.
Other than being vigilent and continuously reminding yourself that this will probably be a struggle for you - for an extremely long time ... identify those foods you know you shouldn't eat and find alternatives to those foods. This will go a long way to you being successful in your efforts. Make sure to have your "go-to" foods available, acknowledge you're human and weak times will happen, come here to confess ... and ... stay strong. As time goes on, you'll find the number of times you binge will decrease and the time to correct the behavior will improve.

by Peg2009 on Feb 11, 2012 at 5:48 pm

@Claire ... you should definitely get rid of any food in the house that you can not resist and shouldn't be eating. If you have members of the household that don't agree, see if you can find a flavor you don't prefer that they don't mind. For example, I love White Cheddar Cheez-Its and can not resist them, however, I don't particularly care for any of the other flavors. The other members of my household have agreed to bring any flavor but White Cheddar into the house. 
Hope that helps.

by Claire12345 on Feb 13, 2012 at 8:35 am

 I finished the pretzels and red vines this weekend.  No more will be coming into my apartment!  Only microwave popcorn.  Since it takes time to prepare, I'm less likely to mindlessly snack on it.  We'll see how it goes.

by ChesleyW on Feb 13, 2012 at 9:50 am

I used to have MAJOR problems with this. I went into therapy in 2007 until 2010 and also started taking a small amt. (12.5 mg) of an SSRI. I find that if I have a supportive network of friends and family (and boyfriend!) it really, REALLY helps. Compulsive eating is totally not unusual, IMO. I think many, many people struggle with it on occasion, and many struggle regularly if not daily. It's a taboo subject. But my therapist said that it's the symptom of a greater issue: feeling deprived in some way and trying to solve the problem with food. Food is fast; food tastes good (let's be honest); food is readily available; food is something everyone has access to; and food is legal. Rather than make FOOD the problem by getting rid of it or not buying it in the first place (though I agree, getting rid of it certainly puts it out of your easy reach and temptation), I would think about what about your life you're trying to subconciously "fix" by eating. Eating is often seen as comforting -- it satisfies a need, right? In my case, it was recognizing what is lovable, worthwhile about myself that I can learn about and appreciate without my mother's critical eye. Once I got to that point, it's been really, really great. I credit a solid relationship with my boyfriend and a job that is truly satisfying and makes me feel good about myself. But more than that, therapy and communicating what was wrong to a few select people -- sister, BFF, therapist. If I can get past it, I KNOW others can. I thought I never would! :( But here I am!!!

by ipmac22 on Feb 10, 2012 at 3:32 pm

Try to remember that "horrible" feeling. Maybe eat more during the day so you aren't so hungry at night. Try posting a motivational photo up to keep you focused in the kitchen? Just remember how bad you feel when you self-sabotage and figure out, will something else satisfy this craving? I recently saw a study saying that cravings subside in under 15 minutes usually. So instead of eatiing for no reason at night, grab a glass of water and do something else for 15 minutes. Maybe the urge to binge will go away. Log in and check into here for some added motivation even!

by katypence87 on Feb 10, 2012 at 8:15 pm

Luda(christine),
   I can't imagine how annoying that must be. I understand that is disheartening and that it's almost impossible to convince yourself not to indulge just out of the comfort of it. However - be proud that you have made the journey to a healthier lifestyle. Perhaps up your workout regimen, or replace one of your heavier meals or snacks with something lighter. It takes a boost sometimes to get our body to do what it wants us to do. Don't be too discouraged because this is part of the process. Be proud of your dedication and self-control and wait for the results - they will be worth it. Good luck to you and best of wishes to improving health.

by Peg2009 on Feb 11, 2012 at 5:54 pm

Hey there. I also have hyperthyroidism and if you're not on Synthroid - request that the doctor only prescribe that version of the thyroid medication. Reason being is the generic's do not always contain the same dosage even if they say they do. Even the Amercian Thyroid Association recommends only taking Synthroid. Granted, it is more expensive because most insurance companies want you to take the generic so its not covered as much - but trust me - its worth it. My thyroid medication has been changed a couple of times and each times my weight dropped 5-10lbs right away. However, I didn't take advantage of it and ended up gaining weight right afterwards.
Definitely remind yourself that muscle weighs more than fat and if you have been working out, that may be the contributing factor. Water weight gain could also be a factor - even though you've been drinking 64oz of water, you may actually need more. Especially if you've increased your working out activities.

by coopscoopc on Feb 10, 2012 at 10:35 am

Please count me in too this time.  I am going to give it a try (personal goal)
Weight Loss Challenge:
SW: 189
BW: 174
GW: 166
Workout Challenge
GWO:  12 ( 3 per week x 4 weeks)

by katypence87 on Feb 9, 2012 at 8:14 pm

Welcome new member!
To lose that amount of weight - my first suggestion is to be patient. It will not fly off as quickly as you would like - but be proud of every step you take.
Secondly, what has helped me is using the myplate feature on this website. Knowing an idea of what you are taking in compared to your needs keeps you aligned with a healthy diet - or how to plan for a treat. This is not 100% accurate as a lot of things aren't - but it sure helped me :)
Also, obviously, exercise. Find something you love to do and get doing it! This website offers plenty of ways to track calories burned and heart rate - so if you are clueless on what exercises to start, maybe look through the library for ideas.
One last note - don't push too hard at first. Take your time to adjust to a new diet and exercise plan. Allow yourself breathing room.
You're going to do great! Keep us all updated! This is a very warm group and I'm sure you'll find a lot of hope and inspiration out of them all!

by snuffy82 on Feb 10, 2012 at 7:43 am

Welcome!!! You have definitely joined a wonderfully supportive group to help you with your journey so that is a great start.  
 
I second all that katypence recommended.  The myplate feature is really an incredible tool to help getting the eating part under control.  Something that a lot of new members do is spend a few days to a week eating like you have been in the past so you can really see what your problem areas are.  After that you assess what needs to change.  Maybe you take in too many carbs, or processed foods, or maybe it's as simple as getting more fruit and vegetables.  In any case I think thats a great starting point.
 
Exercise is a very important factor but like katy said start with something you love to do and start small.  Too much too soon gets very overwhelming very quickly. I'm still on my journey but I think the key to me really staying on this time is trying not to think about it as a diet but more as a lifestyle change.  Small steps over time is how you change behaviors and habits.  
 
Good luck with everything and check back often.  Feel free to ask about anything and everything all of the people here are so very helpful.  

by snuffy82 on Feb 10, 2012 at 7:43 am

Welcome!!! You have definitely joined a wonderfully supportive group to help you with your journey so that is a great start.  
 
I second all that katypence recommended.  The myplate feature is really an incredible tool to help getting the eating part under control.  Something that a lot of new members do is spend a few days to a week eating like you have been in the past so you can really see what your problem areas are.  After that you assess what needs to change.  Maybe you take in too many carbs, or processed foods, or maybe it's as simple as getting more fruit and vegetables.  In any case I think thats a great starting point.
 
Exercise is a very important factor but like katy said start with something you love to do and start small.  Too much too soon gets very overwhelming very quickly. I'm still on my journey but I think the key to me really staying on this time is trying not to think about it as a diet but more as a lifestyle change.  Small steps over time is how you change behaviors and habits.  
 
Good luck with everything and check back often.  Feel free to ask about anything and everything all of the people here are so very helpful.  

by ipmac22 on Feb 9, 2012 at 10:39 am

Practicing the tricks is definitely the biggest part of it. I think a lot of us "know" what to do, it's following through with it. One of the things I like to do (just put this into effect during the Superbowl) is scope out all the food. Start with the whole water/veggies things.  But as I'm chomping on those, I pick out the one or two things that I really want.  During the superbowl party, I passed on the sandwiches to have a small slice of a stromboli.  Then I passed on the chips and other "bad-for-me" snacks in order to leave room for a couple of the desserts that were there.  I LOVE desserts, so picking just one was simply impossible. So I took the smallest pieces/slices I could find, then cut them in half and immediately slipped half of them onto my boyfriend's plate. He gladly ate them, while I could taste and sample all my favorite desserts and came in under my calories for the day.
 
I figure, we gotta live. Just figure out a plan so that you can enjoy some of the foods you want, but don't overindulge and don't sabatoge yourself on foods that aren't really even worth it to you. HAVE FUN THOUGH!

by cmsaul on Feb 9, 2012 at 11:10 am

pace yourself, enjoy every bite of food you take and savor the texture and flavor of it.  maybe take 2 drinks of liquid in between every bite of food.  get yourself a really good workout that morning so you will not feel quite so guilty about having a treat.  if you completely cut yourself off, you'll be more likely to fall off the wagon.  enjoy yourself and if you indulge a little more than you'd like, workout twice as hard the next day!

by cmsaul on Feb 9, 2012 at 9:58 am

my lows were taking my body measurements this week and having my #'s go up about 1/2 inch overall.  i didn't make the best food choice over the weekend--went to a restaurant sunday and had a ice cream sundae for dessert which had about 1200 calories in it.  with my entree and the dessert i was over my caloric goal but i took a 2 mile walk that afternoon and had derby practice in the morning, which was about 500+ calories burned.  i am doing a little bit better w/food temptations, staying under my caloric goal, but when it is that hormonal time and all i want is chocolate, salt and bread--makes staying on the right track difficult.  not to mention the fact that while my BF is supportive, i think he is secretly trying to sabotage me.  he'll buy all kinds of "healthy" snack foods but ends up eating them himself since i am ignoring them.  or at least trying to.  it's hard w/smore's goldfish crackers, flavored rice cakes and pretzels in the house. 
 
my highs are knowing that no matter how badly i slip on the path i am trying to take, i have the support of a group of great people here on LS.  also trying a different way of walking last night helped prevent shin splints!  i have to take little teeny baby steps; no long strides for this shortie!

by rhondy81 on Feb 9, 2012 at 9:58 am

Hi! I'm new to the group.
My high for the week is I've finally gotten rid of my fast food cravings. This was my one weakness and derailed every attempt I've made to lose weight for the past four months or so. Today in the cafeteria, I bypassed the chick fil a and panda express for a boiled egg, greek yogurt and a veggie/fruit plate.
My low is that I am sick and on my cycle on the same week :( I'm taking plenty of vitamins, so hopefully I get better soon!

by coopscoopc on Feb 9, 2012 at 10:09 am

Girl Scout Cookies.  Yep.  My high this week was a 4 lb loss....then last night I found a box of GS cookies my 3 teenage boys did not manage to inhale... I had no self control.  I managed to cram 6 Tag A Long cookies down without even blinking.  (the low point)  the high point?  I did not eat the whole box, which I would have done this time last year.  I had a 4 lb loss last week, and I am afraid self sabotage is afoot.  I must hang on and throw the cookies away!  Another high point... I logged all the food including the cookies and was only 156 calories over my net yesterday WHEW!  Low point... I was over my net calories.  Lesson learned.. everything in moderation and identify self sabotage and stop it before it gets out of hand!  I guess more highs than lows this week.  I am positive I will have another loss this Tuesday!  (fingers crossed)

by snuffy82 on Feb 9, 2012 at 10:29 am

My high this week is that even though I have a cold or allergy's not sure wish I've still managed to work out everyday.  Couldn't go as long on the treadmill as usual because of the breathing aspect so I added in some interval stuff.  In the past no matter how minor of an illness it was I would have said eh "forget I'm sick I don't have to do anything" this time that thought never crossed my mind.  So I'm really happy with that progress more than anything else.
 
If you care to read my post above I fear my low is yet to come.  

by cmsaul on Feb 9, 2012 at 11:07 am

@coopscoopc--don't worry too much about the GS cookies.  like you said, you didn't eat the whole box.  mine haven't come in yet.  i have 2 boxes of thin mints that i know the BF will say "let's put those in smoothies!".  i plan on rationing mine out and savoring every teeny little bite.  i am also going to try to hide a box of them here at the freezer at work and "forget" about them. 
 
@rhondy81--great job on passing by the fast food.  my sister works at a local mall and she is directly across from the food court.  it is tough--there are so many great places near my work as well.  it would be nothing at all to swing by chickfila or panera for a breakfast sandwich...keep up the good work!

by scotty64744 on Feb 10, 2012 at 4:09 am

Hey there. My high for this week is kind of two fold. I hit the lowest I have been in 2012 (but been that weight 3 times this year already and keep gaining above it-never made it below it) which is 151.2, and I went to pizza hut where I had a salad and ONLY 1 slice of pizza.
My low was this morning I had gained .2 lbs. I told you I never make it below. My goal is 6.3 lbs away now and am really wanting it, bad thing is we are going into the weekend where I normally gain back what I've lost during the week, and I have an injury from Monday's long run and haven't been able to run so really worried about that. Also extremely cold weather is coming in and we are expecting snow.
 
To combat that, I have my husband on high alert, I've gotten a few extra video games and I'm going to go rent some movies for the weekend and get healthy foods in the fridge so I won't be tempted to eat junk foods.
Apples, oranges, grapes, carrots, celery, greek yogurt, pistashios, ect. I CAN do this. Pray for me that I can push past my plateau weight.
TTYL

by ipmac22 on Feb 10, 2012 at 5:44 am

Scotty, I hear ya! I have 8 more pounds to go and it's taking forever to take these last pounds off. I fight so hard for every .2 and then it is up again the next day.  We have to stay patient!!!! We can do it!

by redgrill18 on Feb 6, 2012 at 7:14 am

SW: 146
BW: 141
GW:139
GWO: 20

by Claire12345 on Feb 6, 2012 at 7:36 am

Weight Loss Challenge
SW:  133 (137)
BW:  133
GW:  129
 

by ipmac22 on Feb 6, 2012 at 8:04 am

SW: 156 (174)
BW: 144
GW: 139
 

GM: 20
 

GWO: 25
 

by manda214 on Feb 6, 2012 at 8:12 am

 SW:  143 (153)
BW:  119.6
GW:  118
GWO:  20
 
Really, I'd be happy to see 118-point-something :)  

by meghankirk on Feb 6, 2012 at 8:49 am

SW:  144
BW:  140
GW:  135
GWO:  20
 
Quick question -- Is GWO the number of days you are committing to workout?  I'm still pretty new so I wasn't sure what that meant!

by sgblack on Feb 6, 2012 at 9:31 am

 BW: 123
GW: 120
GWO: 24
 
I would love to get down to 120, but my main goal this challenge is to keep lifting heavy weights and see if I can get my body fat percentage down.  I'm not sure the best way to document that, but I plan on buying a tape measure this week.  

by ChesleyW on Feb 6, 2012 at 9:48 am

Weight Loss Challenge:
SW: 130 (133)
BW: 124
GW: 121
Workout Challenge:
GWO: 20 (five x/week)

by ChesleyW on Feb 6, 2012 at 9:54 am

I screwed up again! :( Sorry. I counted only February 6 to March 6, not to March 19.
USE THIS ONE, PLEASE:

SW: 130 (133)
BW: 124
GW: 119

GWO: 30

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/groups/group/2A-52-or-less-2A/#ixzz1lcq12u76

by ChesleyW on Feb 6, 2012 at 10:10 am

At Meghan -- Yes! GWO = "Goal Work Outs" = the total number of times you've set as your goal per the "Challenge Period" to work out.    (Not to be confused with "GW" which is "Goal Weight"!)
Then, when posting in the Challenge Period update posts once a week, you add a "C" (For "Challenge") to your entries. In these weekly Challenge posts: CWO stands for your weekly WorkOut number, and CW for your weekly weight (or Current Weight -- same thing).
I may need some correcting but this is how I read it!

by manda214 on Feb 6, 2012 at 10:10 am

The blurb says this is a 4-week challenge, but I noticed that it is actually a SIX week challenge, just FYI for those who miscalcuted their goals like I did.  
 
I will keep my weight goal as 118.  But, please change the workout goal to 30 workouts, not 20.  Thanks Peg!

by redgrill18 on Feb 6, 2012 at 11:10 am

Whoops, six week challenge, change my GWO to 30 then!

by Claire12345 on Feb 6, 2012 at 11:54 am

New Goal Weight based on 6 weeks = 128.

by sillycheryl on Feb 6, 2012 at 12:46 pm

weight loss challange:
SW: 139 (145)
BW: 134
GW: 129 (5 pounds!)
GWO: 36 (6X's/ week!)
 

by bebe1972 on Feb 6, 2012 at 1:11 pm

 SW: 119
BW:119
GW:112 (7lbs)
GWO:36 6 per week

by scotty64744 on Feb 6, 2012 at 3:04 pm

Weight Loss Challenge
SW:  174
BW:  154
GW:   145
GWO: 30
GM: 50 MILES!! I WILL DO THIS!!!!!!

by yt33782 on Feb 6, 2012 at 6:28 pm

SW 151.7
BW 112.5
GW 109 (on Mondays!)
GWO 35
GM 80

by snuffy82 on Feb 7, 2012 at 7:58 am

 SW: 168
BW: 146.2
GW: 143. (something... really anything would be fine since that will be the lowest weight since high school)
GWO: 36 - at least 6 per week
GM: 126 - at least 21 per week

by musicforoxygen on Feb 7, 2012 at 11:04 am

 SW: 142.5
BW: 123
GW: 118 
This is more like a 5 1/2-week challenge, isn't it, Peg? 2/6-3/19? 

by cmsaul on Feb 7, 2012 at 12:19 pm

Weight Loss Challenge:
SW: 178 (180)
BW: 178
GW:170
 
Mileage Challenge:
GM: 50--a little over 2 per day

Workout Challenge:
GWO: 36 - this number will vary w/my derby practices and evening walks. 
 

with various health stuff, derby practices that incorporates PT type workouts in addition to skating and my evening walks, i think i won't have any problem getting my workouts in.  i need to get a pedometer to try to track my "miles" when skating.  i am hopeful that i can lose the 8 pounds in the course of a little over a month.  but if not, i won't be too terribly hard on myself.  :)

 

by chicalow on Feb 7, 2012 at 2:07 pm

Hello!  Can I join please?  Need a little extra motivation right now...
SW: 116
BW:  107
GW:  103
GWO:  25

by shepoad on Feb 8, 2012 at 9:37 am

SW: 161
CW: 152
GW: 146
GWO: 20

by curvesahead8 on Feb 8, 2012 at 4:31 pm

SW:210 (212)
BW:208
GW:200
GWO:20

by Islandqueenfl on Feb 9, 2012 at 8:28 am

CW: 127
GW: 124
GWO: 36- At least 6 days a week, but usually twice a day for 3-4 of those days.
GM: 100
 

by coopscoopc on Feb 10, 2012 at 10:34 am

I'm in!  I am going to jump right into this challenge!
Weight Loss Challenge:
SW: 189
BW: 174
GW: 166
Workout Challenge:
GWO:  12
I know low amount of GWO, but I hope I can 3 in a week... if I can do more I will, but this is my goal!

by BrooksAD on Feb 10, 2012 at 1:58 pm

I'm in! Just joined the group and can't wait!
Weight Loss Challenge:
SW: 198
BW: 167
GW: 159
Workout Challenge:
GWO:  30

by redgrill18 on Feb 6, 2012 at 7:13 am

Well weight didn't go down at all, but I did pretty well over the weekend with avoiding bad things and was AWESOME about working out this week.  Can't win em all I guess.
CW: 141
CWO: 5

by manda214 on Feb 6, 2012 at 7:54 am

CW:  119.6
CWO:  6
 
Ok, I'm totally using my most "consistent" number from this week instead of today's weight... because I know today's weight is not real at all.  I think my goal was 119 for this challenge, and I've been steadily staying in the 119s this week, so I feel like that's a triumph.  And, I've been hitting 5-6 workouts a week :D  Success!

by ipmac22 on Feb 6, 2012 at 8:00 am

CW: 144
CWO: 7
CM: 7
 
This plateau is killing me!

by yword on Feb 6, 2012 at 9:17 am

CW:  121.8
CWO:  6
I feel like my weight only fluctuated a fairly normal amount up and down during this challenge and didn't really progress.  Oh well.  I still worked out more consistently even though my schedule getting completely crazy half way.  I'll take that as a sign of forward progress!

by sgblack on Feb 6, 2012 at 9:27 am

 CW: 123
CWO: 5
 

by ChesleyW on Feb 6, 2012 at 9:46 am

CW: 124!! Hooray! And I absolutely gained it all back during superbowl Sunday!! 
CWO: 3 (not so good)

by snuffy82 on Feb 6, 2012 at 9:57 am

 cw:  Um I actually forgot to weigh myself this morning ooops =(
cwo: 8 woohooo  Did a double day on Wednesday and did something every day this week.  Really really happy.

by mvbotel on Feb 6, 2012 at 10:12 am

Mileage Challenge:
CM: 14.4miles 
Workout Challenge:
CWO: 3
 
Sick again! uuughhh.
 

by sillycheryl on Feb 6, 2012 at 12:39 pm

CW: 134!
CWO: 6
 

by yt33782 on Feb 6, 2012 at 6:21 pm

CW 112.5
CM 19
CWO 6
On Friday, I couldn't donate blood because my weight was 108lbs (it needs to be over 110lb for all hrights!), and then Superbowl made me heavier again :(

by tonithib on Feb 10, 2012 at 8:18 am

Weight Loss Challenge:
CW:  142.4
 
Gained .4 of a pound...but still met my goal for this challenge.

by katypence87 on Feb 5, 2012 at 3:25 pm

Congrats Peg! I am so happy for you!
Don't be nervous! This is an opportunity to test your willpower and prove to yourself how capable and ready you are to be healthy! Use this as an opportunity to educate your new coworkers (once you've gotten to know them) on how to be healthy and happy!
Remember - YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL!

by redgrill18 on Feb 6, 2012 at 7:15 am

Congrats, that's awesome!!

by snuffy82 on Feb 6, 2012 at 10:00 am

 Congrats!!! Thats fantastic!

by yt33782 on Feb 6, 2012 at 6:31 pm

I'm really, really happy for you! Congratulations :)

by allie0212 on Feb 7, 2012 at 11:44 am

Congrats!  I am so happy for you!  You can do this so try not to be too nervous. I know it is hard when things are not completely within your control but you can do this and you will do this!!

by musicforoxygen on Feb 4, 2012 at 7:39 am

 Hi wnaber -- Just wanted to relay a quick tip that I've said here before, but it's worth repeating! 
For Superbowl parties and similar occasions (i.e. informal get-togethers where it's appreciated to bring something), I always bring a huuuge veggie platter. That way, I can keep crunching on vegetables all afternoon long and avoid feeling guilty by the end of the day! Just pick wisely among the calorie bombs -- if you love hot wings, have one. If you love chili, ladle yourself a half-cup serving and enjoy it. Etc. Just don't mindlessly eat chips and other fried stuff all day -- go for the vegetables instead =). I like to include carrot sticks, celery, mini bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, broccoli and cauliflower florets, steamed brussels sprouts, sliced jicama . . . just scour the produce aisle and pick all your favorites. 

by Peg2009 on Feb 4, 2012 at 8:52 am

oh Coco ... I so want to come to a party you throw!  ;D ... All great ideas. Moderation and wise choices will take you farther than you imagine!

by wnaber on Feb 4, 2012 at 3:53 pm

thank you musicforoxygen! It is so hard to be stuffed into pants daily, when for the last five years, I never had to worry. I believe I had this licked, ( excuse me)  Thinking about what has changed...It cannot be my age... Went to the doctor's and am on big meds. The wheezing in my chest is bad.  I was told I will feel better in 5 days. I am, pretty down. Not giving up though. Nite everyone... wynne

by Cervantis on Feb 4, 2012 at 5:49 pm

I wound up with a Pulmonologist after accidently inhaling some stuff  (O3) doing some experiments. Watch your allergies, dust, ect...you have to breath.  Let's hope its just a little bug and not one of those 6 month bugs like I had.  Hang tight...Back to the books..see ya'll after the 25th.. Cervantis..