Jackson's 100 pounds challenge Group

by AlainaSwain on November 20th 2009 at 7:02 am

Way to go on the loss. Keep it up. Happy Thanksgiving.

by marjim71 on November 20th 2009 at 7:04 am

Bill,  Congratulations on the 70 pounds!!!!  WOW!!  What you are doing is definitly working for you and that is great.  I am sure you will lose those last 30 very soon.  Remember to keep us updated as you progress on your journey.  You have a way of sending motivation my way when I see you making this journey work.
Happy Thanksgiving back at you.
 
Take care!

by Dave916 on November 20th 2009 at 9:36 am

Way to go Bill. It's nice to see you again and read about your success todate. Keep it up and than you for the inspiration from sharing.
dl

by skinnyholly on November 20th 2009 at 11:28 am

Awesome !!  Thanks for posting and updating us on your great progess... truly Inspirational.  I am looking forward to your future posts too !

by AlainaSwain on November 20th 2009 at 7:03 am

Welcome to this awesome group. Good luck with all your goals. You can do it.

by marjim71 on November 20th 2009 at 7:10 am

Welcome chappy. :o)   
I am sure you will love this group.  I am so glad you have comitted to this journey and refusing to quit.  It may take a while which I have manage to succumb to but it will be worth it in the end.  I love this quote from a fellow member "We can all progress as long as we never quit; afterall, it's better to have bumps in the road than never start the journey itself."  You can do it!!!!
Marlene

by Dave916 on November 20th 2009 at 9:31 am

hi chappyboy,
Welcome to The Jackson's 100 Pound Challenge. You are in Group #37.
 
You've definitely come to the right place. Everybody is very supportive and dedicated here.

We're all in the same boat trying to accomplish the same thing. This is an awesome group and very supportive and dedicated.

We're here to help you in any way we can. Best of luck to you on your improved lifestyle and weight loss journey.

We weigh in on Mondays and prettygirl will post everyone's weight loss results and group records on Tuesdays.

Drink lots of water, exercise, post & read with us and track everything you eat.

Here are some guidelines for posting your losses and general information:

**********Welcome to the Challenge***********

We will support you, all the way, not just the first 100 pounds (if you have more to lose).This is just a loose chart of how you can lose 100 pounds in one year. You get four weeks to complete each goal. These are loose goals to work for and there aren't any penalties if you miss a goal. Please also set some mini goals for yourself if you wish.

Goal 1: -10
Goal 2: -10
Goal 3: -10
Goal 4: -9
Goal 5: -9
Goal 6: -9
Goal 7: -8
Goal 8: -8
Goal 9: -8
Goal 10: -7
Goal 11: -7
Goal 12: -5

Please use this format weekly when posting your updates:

My starting date is __________
My group number is _________
My loss for the week is ____________
My total loss on the Jackson's Challenge is __________
I have _____ pounds left to lose to meet the Jackson's Challenge.

The key to losing weight is wanting to do it badly enough and finding the motivation to carry it through.

To start with, you need to ask yourself who you are losing weight for. If the answer is me you'll find it easier.

Get Support. Surrounding yourself with a good support network may also help to spur you on and TDP can certainly help you with that. By going into the Jackson's 100 Pound Challenge Group, you'll meet plenty of like-minded people who all want to lose weight. The advantage of this is that you'll always be able to find someone who has been through a difficult time with weight loss and has come out on the other side. This alone can be all that it takes to keep you motivated and on track.

In the meantime, you may also find it helpful to enlist the help and support of friends and family. Do you have a friend you could exercise with? Could your partner also do with eating a more healthy diet? Or could you encourage your work colleagues to do a fruit run rather than a chocolate run every afternoon?

You'll also find that once the weight starts to come off, the compliments will start to flood in and this will also help to keep you motivated. Ultimately, providing you really want to lose weight and have plenty of support to help you along the way, you'll achieve your goal. Good luck!

If you need help with anything please let us know. Each Monday we post our losses for the week. (You are in Group #37)

Thank you and good luck :)
 

by brendalou58 on November 19th 2009 at 11:57 am

Personally, I never chart this as "activity".  I figure that when you calculate your calories and it asks for your activity level, THAT is where the calories are already deducted for your calorie goal.  I only chart things like walking, aerobics, swimming...stuff like that.  Hope this helpsl.

by AlainaSwain on November 20th 2009 at 7:08 am

I too only chart actually exercize. Things like cleaning the house, cooking and generally sitting down playing with my son are things I do everyday and I know I am not burning alot of calories. I too have found that the calories burned tracking is a bit exaggerated. For example, when I run for 45 mins on the treadmil at 4.0mph the tracker on my treadmil states that I have burned 360 cals for that workout, but the LS tracker states that I have burned almost 500 cals. I go by the tracker on my treadmil as it seems more accurate to me.

by Dave916 on November 20th 2009 at 12:01 pm

One probably does not want to list calories such as sititing etc...as that is already projected in one's basic calories burned in a day...Ie BMR. Most people track physical activity outside their normal job or activies that do not include sitting ie...doing housework, yardwork or walking etc....
Calories the body requires for sleeping and minimum activity levels such as sitting are already included in your daily requirements based upon your BMI and should not be tracked as physical activity.
 
Best,
dl

by prochef65 on November 19th 2009 at 9:07 am

Welcome to the site! I hope you enjoy the tools & information. It's a great journaling site so make sure to use that. It really helps with your overall look at nutrition.
Good Luck with your journey. Hope to hear from you often.

by marjim71 on November 20th 2009 at 7:13 am

Welcome to this wonderful supprt group.
 
Best of luck with your journey.

by Dave916 on November 20th 2009 at 9:32 am

Welcome to The Jackson's 100 Pound Challenge. You are in Group #37.
 
You've definitely come to the right place. Everybody is very supportive and dedicated here.

We're all in the same boat trying to accomplish the same thing. This is an awesome group and very supportive and dedicated.

We're here to help you in any way we can. Best of luck to you on your improved lifestyle and weight loss journey.

We weigh in on Mondays and prettygirl will post everyone's weight loss results and group records on Tuesdays.

Drink lots of water, exercise, post & read with us and track everything you eat.

Here are some guidelines for posting your losses and general information:

**********Welcome to the Challenge***********

We will support you, all the way, not just the first 100 pounds (if you have more to lose).This is just a loose chart of how you can lose 100 pounds in one year. You get four weeks to complete each goal. These are loose goals to work for and there aren't any penalties if you miss a goal. Please also set some mini goals for yourself if you wish.

Goal 1: -10
Goal 2: -10
Goal 3: -10
Goal 4: -9
Goal 5: -9
Goal 6: -9
Goal 7: -8
Goal 8: -8
Goal 9: -8
Goal 10: -7
Goal 11: -7
Goal 12: -5

Please use this format weekly when posting your updates:

My starting date is __________
My group number is _________
My loss for the week is ____________
My total loss on the Jackson's Challenge is __________
I have _____ pounds left to lose to meet the Jackson's Challenge.

The key to losing weight is wanting to do it badly enough and finding the motivation to carry it through.

To start with, you need to ask yourself who you are losing weight for. If the answer is me you'll find it easier.

Get Support. Surrounding yourself with a good support network may also help to spur you on and TDP can certainly help you with that. By going into the Jackson's 100 Pound Challenge Group, you'll meet plenty of like-minded people who all want to lose weight. The advantage of this is that you'll always be able to find someone who has been through a difficult time with weight loss and has come out on the other side. This alone can be all that it takes to keep you motivated and on track.

In the meantime, you may also find it helpful to enlist the help and support of friends and family. Do you have a friend you could exercise with? Could your partner also do with eating a more healthy diet? Or could you encourage your work colleagues to do a fruit run rather than a chocolate run every afternoon?

You'll also find that once the weight starts to come off, the compliments will start to flood in and this will also help to keep you motivated. Ultimately, providing you really want to lose weight and have plenty of support to help you along the way, you'll achieve your goal. Good luck!

If you need help with anything please let us know. Each Monday we post our losses for the week. (You are in Group #37)

Thank you and good luck :)
 
 

by skinnyholly on November 18th 2009 at 4:27 pm

Dave... CONGRATULATIONS !!!  Those are amazing stats !  Very Interesting.... I have always heard that muscle weighs more than fat. It is so good that you have the official measurements to prove it... Way Cool !!

by fullglass on November 19th 2009 at 2:28 am

Good job my friend it's all that sanding. Keep hangin and bangin.

by marjim71 on November 19th 2009 at 5:31 am

Dave that is AWESOME!!!!  You have definitely worked hard to get there.  You have done a wonderful job and I Thank You for sharing.  It shows those of us that depend way too much on what the scale shows that other changes are happening.  You have given me a dose of motivation :o)  While I can't afford a gym I can move more at and around my home.
You are such an inspiration!! 
Thank you!!! 

by kendallvon on November 20th 2009 at 9:40 am

That's so encouraging, Dave!  Thanks for that bit of information!

by skinnyholly on November 18th 2009 at 4:27 pm

Welcome back !!!

by marjim71 on November 19th 2009 at 5:33 am

Welcome back indeed.  We all can use each others support during the holidays.  You are in the right group.
 
You can do this!!

by AlainaSwain on November 18th 2009 at 7:08 am

Congrats. Keep up the awesome work.

by cougardoogan on November 18th 2009 at 8:31 am

Thanks. I'm also really exicted because I put up a "ten pound loss paper chain" (like you'd make as a kid for chrismas decorations" that has a chain in 10 pound incriments. I put it up way earlier this year, and have not been able to take a single link off of it! I am less than 5 pounds away from taking off the first link (20 pounds)! I am kind of embarrassed because my boss just asked me a few weeks what it was for, and i had to come to admit what it was for, so I will be glad to take that 20 pound link off and put it on her desk!

by dawsha on November 18th 2009 at 9:37 am

Congrats to you! I have taken your chain idea and made one for myself. Hopefully I will be able to take a link off soon too!

by Dave916 on November 18th 2009 at 9:46 am

Congratulations, you are doing it Cougardoogan. Keep it up.

by skinnyholly on November 18th 2009 at 4:29 pm

Way to Go !!!

by skinnyholly on November 18th 2009 at 4:32 pm

Cougardan... I like visuals too... I am thinking of taking your idea and using Paper Clips... but instead adding a paper clip for every pound lost and it will get longer and longer as I lose... hmmm, I think I like that idea !!!

by marjim71 on November 20th 2009 at 7:16 am

Cougardoogan you started something.lol
 
I am going to do this with large paperclips worth 5 lbs each.  Great idea for those of us who like visuals.
Great loss this week!!

by kendallvon on November 20th 2009 at 9:38 am

I love it!  I think I'm gonna run off and scrounge the house for paperclips!

by marjim71 on November 17th 2009 at 2:58 pm

Absolutely Awesome!!!!
 
How did you do that???  :o)

by skinnyholly on November 17th 2009 at 3:26 pm

That has to feel GREAT !!!

by AlainaSwain on November 18th 2009 at 7:07 am

Way to go. Keep up the awesome work.

by Dave916 on November 17th 2009 at 11:18 am

Thank you prettygirl for your efforts to keep track of us. I hope you all  have a great week everyone.

by marjim71 on November 17th 2009 at 2:59 pm

Thank you Ang!!!!!
(((HUGS)))

by prochef65 on November 19th 2009 at 9:04 am

I also wish to add my kudos for being diligient about posting results for us. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
The rest of the folks fo group #37-yeah!!!! Let's keep up the good work. We can do this! Keep checking in to see how everyone is doing. That's how I'm staying motivated. It's working really well for me.
Now, if I could only get rid of these sinus headaches from the weather change!!!!!!!!!!!

by skinnyholly on November 17th 2009 at 3:27 pm

I always find our LOOK WHO HAS numbers so Motivating... I look forward to them each week.  Thanks Prettygirl for keeping track of all this for us !!

by fitladyj on November 17th 2009 at 4:04 pm

I agree. It really gives me something to shoot for. I appreciate the time and effort you put into tracking. Thank you.

by marjim71 on November 17th 2009 at 3:05 pm

My vote is the plane.  I am glad your daughter is finally getting well.  Hopefully yours won't get any worse.   I am glad to see you are still in onderland after all that you have been through this month.  The wedding alone would have done me in.  Actually I was done in but by a funeral.  Anyways I am so glad things are getting back on track for you.  Hang in there.  It will be worth it in the end.
 
Take care!! 

by skinnyholly on November 17th 2009 at 3:26 pm

Any time I have to be on a plane, I gain extra water weight for sure that can take several days to a week or so for me to shed.  I wish it weren't so but it is for me for sure.  I hope you and your daughter are both well very soon !!

by AlainaSwain on November 18th 2009 at 7:14 am

Thanks. My daughter is better now. She just took her final dose of her antibiotic. She isn't coughing today and her temp is at 98.6 so I am going to send her to school tomorrow. She really wants to go back and is really excited. I think she is sick of being home as she couldn't go outside to play at all for the past week and a half. I am going to take the kids to the playground this weekend to make up for keeping them cooped up in the house. Got to take advantage of the mild  temps (50s-60s) while we have them as soon it will be snowing here.

by marjim71 on November 17th 2009 at 5:29 am

What an AWESOME loss!!!!  You have now passed Jel3rd and in #1 spot for our Nov mini challenge.
 
Great job!!

by skinnyholly on November 17th 2009 at 3:28 pm

4 lbs.... Way to Go !!!!

by fitladyj on November 17th 2009 at 9:17 pm

That's right ! I'd forgotten about that challenge... I got so caught up in skipping fast food restuarants. But that was the lose the most weight in November. Well will see what happens. Guess what you guys! My husband has commited to eating healthy - he has do drop some more weight. He gained back 10 of the 35 pounds he lost last year and starting have problems with his back again. I helped sign him up for LIVESTRONG but I don't know what groups he will join. He's just getting in the routine but says he feels better this over the past week than he has in a long time. If you see "FitdoctorJ" that's my husband. Hurray!!!

by marjim71 on November 18th 2009 at 4:59 am

Your husband joining is great news fitladyj.  It will give you an extra dose of support at home.  Wonderful.

by marjim71 on November 17th 2009 at 5:32 am

3 lbs are GONE!!!!      WTG!!
 
58.5 lbs are gone forever!!!!  WOOHOO!

by skinnyholly on November 17th 2009 at 3:30 pm

Wow.... you are Rockin this !!!!  Awesome.... Congratulations !! 

by marjim71 on November 17th 2009 at 5:31 am

Great loss this week.  You have lost a total of 46 pounds!!!   WooHoo!

by skinnyholly on November 17th 2009 at 3:32 pm

I am very glad things are looking up for you !  You had an awesome loss this week !!!  And your total loss is terrific too !

by marjim71 on November 17th 2009 at 5:25 am

You still had a loss and that is progress.   You will find what works for you.  I found when I was consistant in losing I ate 3 larger meals and 2 snacks.  Divide your calories up accordingly.
 
Best of luck..........You can  do this!!!

by skinnyholly on November 17th 2009 at 3:34 pm

To have a loss on a week where you knew things were a little out of control.... is AWESOME !!  Look at that as a gift and incentive to push forward to see larger losses.  I hope you have a GREAT Week and will meet your goals !

by teacher12 on November 17th 2009 at 7:32 am

 Hang in there! You are doing it! Over 85 pounds are gone!

by skinnyholly on November 17th 2009 at 3:38 pm

WOW  85.8 pounds lost !!  Awesome !!  You are a true inspiration to so many in this group.  I think the closer we all get to our goal weight the slower this journey will be and the more plateau's we could possibly hit.  I hope you have another loss very soon !!  Thanks for hanging in there and inspiring us all !!!!!!!!!

by marjim71 on November 16th 2009 at 11:11 am

4 pound loss is AWESOME!!!  That is a great way to start.  Don't get discouraged just take one day at a time and move when you can.  What exercising are you doing???  I am looking for some that I can afford and not kill the knees (arthritis) too badly.  Would love water aerobics but money is a bit tight from being laid off until I find another job.
 
Best of luck!  You can do this.

by kendallvon on November 16th 2009 at 12:20 pm

Great job, Kitty!  We in Group 37 need to stick together.... awww.... ALL of us need to stick together, don't we!  A 4 pound drop is wonderful!

by prochef65 on November 16th 2009 at 1:15 pm

Way to go! Keep up the great work!
Just keep focused on mini goals as even the thought of 100# for me is daunting. But I'm focusing on that 1st 10#. Then I'll move on to the next goal.

by skinnyholly on November 17th 2009 at 3:40 pm

Congratulations !!  Wooooooooooooooo hoooooooooooooooo !!!

by marjim71 on November 16th 2009 at 11:08 am

Dave you always seem to have it together.  WTG!  Glad to see you are back to working out again.  It motivates me to see such devotion.  :o)

by skinnyholly on November 17th 2009 at 3:41 pm

Good luck on your muscle building plan !!

by marjim71 on November 16th 2009 at 11:06 am

Great loss Karen!!!  At least are thinking about Thanksgiving already.  I haven't even begun.  I had better start so it doesn't get too ugly.  Best of luck.

by kendallvon on November 16th 2009 at 12:25 pm

Sounds like a plan to me!  I've decided on some "healthier choices" for Thanksgiving.  Found a recipe from "Cooking Light" (I think) for a cider glazed root vegetable with walnuts instead of potatoes.  yum!
Congrats on the 2 pound loss, Karen!

by prochef65 on November 16th 2009 at 1:17 pm

I've talked the family into a "lighter" Thanksgiving as well. Fingers crossed it will go well. I saw that recipe & it does look great. Let me know how it turns out.

by skinnyholly on November 17th 2009 at 3:41 pm

2 pounds down.... Awesome !!!!

by Dave916 on November 16th 2009 at 10:17 am

Chrystal,
You are going through a normal phase when losing and gaining the same pounds now that you have lost so much weight; possibly it means you  may need to switch your routine. I know from experience that I am undergoing the same thing. However, do not get frustrated or fed up. Revise your workout in order to trick your body and it may help to get you losing again.
Best,
dl

by marjim71 on November 16th 2009 at 11:05 am

It could be worse you could have not lost it again.  You are doing great.  Keep at it!! 

by skinnyholly on November 16th 2009 at 8:59 am

Hey .... if you still had a loss of  .4  and you had beers this weekend to... that is AWESOME !!  I hope you had a ton of fun suprising your best friend for her birthday.  I bet you have a great loss this coming week.. Have a good one !

by marjim71 on November 16th 2009 at 11:03 am

Birthday party and still managed a weight loss is great!!!    You are doing great!

by kendallvon on November 16th 2009 at 12:22 pm

ditto on what everyone else said.  Kudos to you!

by ereilly311 on November 16th 2009 at 2:57 pm

Thanks all! I did have a wicked fun weekend. Now this week I'm kicking it back into gear so I can get back on track. Thanks for all of the support!

by skinnyholly on November 16th 2009 at 8:57 am

I am so glad you stuck it out and that you are back down..... this journey is slow.... but as those pounds slowly come off we start to feel better and better.... We all need to "just keep at it" and we will all eventually see the results we want....  Have a GREAT Week !!

by kitgirl59 on November 16th 2009 at 10:55 am

Hi!  We're in the same group so I just stopped by to give you a thumbs up and wishing you a wonderful week!

by marjim71 on November 16th 2009 at 11:01 am

Ditto skinnyholly!  You need a lot a patience for this journey but it will be well worth it in the end.  Stick with it!!!

by skinnyholly on November 16th 2009 at 8:22 am

It is good to see you back !  I hope you have a Great Week

by kendallvon on November 16th 2009 at 8:41 am

You've done a great thing for yourself in coming back.  This is a great group of people-- so supportive!  We can do this if we stick together!
Best of luck,
Von

by marjim71 on November 16th 2009 at 10:59 am

You maintained which is not a bad thing.  This journey does take a lot of patience.  Focu on each day and the week will take care of itself.
 

by skinnyholly on November 16th 2009 at 8:26 am

First... congratulations on the 2.4 lb loss !!  You are SO Right... this is not an easy journey .... not at all.....Sometimes just recognizing the fact that you are struggling is the first step.  Like you ....tracking is KEY for me.  If I did not track I would quickly regain my weight and go back to all my old ways.  I hope you can make tracking a priority in your life.  I hope you have a great and motivating week !

by Dave916 on November 16th 2009 at 10:25 am

Way to knock off two more pounds teacher; while it is not an easy journey, you know that and are responding accordingly. As long as we never forget that this is our priority, we will never gain all the weight back. Keep at it and have a nice week.

by kitgirl59 on November 16th 2009 at 10:52 am

That's a wonderful weight loss.  I think we are so hard on ourselves sometimes...but hope you will find the motivation to get back to tracking.  I am brand new to this group and website but finding the tracking is really making me accountable.  It does take some time...but we are worth it.  Hang in there!

by marjim71 on November 16th 2009 at 10:57 am

2.4 lbs are GONE!!!!    WTG!
 
You have been there and I have faith you will find it again.  MOTIVATION  sending some your way and mine.

by skinnyholly on November 16th 2009 at 7:15 am

WAY TO GO !!!

by marjim71 on November 16th 2009 at 10:54 am

James.....you have had an AWESOME week.  7 lbs GONE!!!
 
Mini Challenge with this weeks loss you are in #1 spot.  You lost it and I found it but not for long good buddy.  Thank you for the hug.  :o)

by JEL3rd on November 16th 2009 at 7:54 am

wtg  keep up the great work

by kendallvon on November 16th 2009 at 8:39 am

Keep up the great work.  Great Job!

by marjim71 on November 16th 2009 at 10:51 am

WOW-----you have lost 33.5 pounds~~~AWESOME~~~
 
Keep up the awesome job!

by skinnyholly on November 16th 2009 at 6:48 am

Hey... congrats on NO gain after a week of being sick.  Glad to hear you are strating to feel better.  I hope this is a Great Week for you.... Hang in there !!

by JEL3rd on November 16th 2009 at 7:55 am

Great on the maintain especially with the flu I have been lucky so far all I have had to put up with is coughing and a runny nose which makes workingout hard to do from time to time

by ereilly311 on November 16th 2009 at 8:59 am

Hope you're feeling better! That was me  two weeks ago, I was sick and it was so tough to stick with the plan. Great job with getting a loss!

by marjim71 on November 16th 2009 at 10:47 am

Make sure your body is ready you don't want a relapse.  That flu is some nasty stuff.  Great job maintaining!

by skinnyholly on November 16th 2009 at 6:52 am

Hey .... Never be embarrassed about any amount of weight loss.  You obviously have a lot going on in your life.  You see that you have some motivation issues and you are working on those. The best thing is that you are here and you are determined to not give up.  That alone is HUGE and I am very Proud of YOU !!  We are behind you ... and here for support any time.... I am wishing you a GREAT Week,, I Hope this is the week that you find your motivation and make good food choices... Good Luck !!!!

by JEL3rd on November 16th 2009 at 8:04 am

Ok Time for me to grab ya and give ya a diet buddy hug.  You and I have both had a rocky year. Just stop and look at how much better we have gone to being healthy. The weight loss may not be there girl but you know you are eating healthier and are focused more on what you eat then you use to be.
As for workingout I have told my wife that the minute I get home she is suppose to point me to the workout room lol I have not been working out and I know that 7lbs could have been a bigger loss If I had. I think the break I took has reset my body and is going to let me bust through my plateu. We have both been fighting the same 10 lbs girl you will bust through it just have faith.
I beleive once you startin sweatin to the oldies again and watch your intake you will see them melt off again. 
God Bless ya Marjim and message me if ya need to vent
 
 

by ereilly311 on November 16th 2009 at 9:04 am

Just try your best to stay positive and do the little things. I had the same issues this summer where I couldn't work out because I tore a ligament in my ankle so I was sidelined and it totally bummed me out. But just work your way back, its a slow process but you're jsut helping yourself get better. Hope this week starts getting better for you, just keep your head up and keep pushing through!

by marjim71 on November 16th 2009 at 10:45 am

Thank you for being there.  Your support means alot.

by teacher12 on November 17th 2009 at 7:35 am

 You are supporting so many of us! You will get there, Me too! Hang in there.

by marjim71 on November 16th 2009 at 5:44 am

3 POUNDS IS AN AWESOME LOSS!!!
 
Great job!

by skinnyholly on November 16th 2009 at 6:53 am

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S !!!!!

by JEL3rd on November 16th 2009 at 8:05 am

Congrats

by skinnyholly on November 16th 2009 at 6:46 am

Hello Swan214... Welcome to our Group !  Live Strong is a great site to track your calories and help you stay in control.  One of our group moderators will officially welcome you and give you all the information you need to be an active member of this site.  Again... WELCOME and have a Great Week !!

by JEL3rd on November 16th 2009 at 7:55 am

Welcome to the group and congrats on the start of your new journey

by Dave916 on November 20th 2009 at 9:33 am

Welcome to The Jackson's 100 Pound Challenge. You are in Group #37.
 
You've definitely come to the right place. Everybody is very supportive and dedicated here.

We're all in the same boat trying to accomplish the same thing. This is an awesome group and very supportive and dedicated.

We're here to help you in any way we can. Best of luck to you on your improved lifestyle and weight loss journey.

We weigh in on Mondays and prettygirl will post everyone's weight loss results and group records on Tuesdays.

Drink lots of water, exercise, post & read with us and track everything you eat.

Here are some guidelines for posting your losses and general information:

**********Welcome to the Challenge***********

We will support you, all the way, not just the first 100 pounds (if you have more to lose).This is just a loose chart of how you can lose 100 pounds in one year. You get four weeks to complete each goal. These are loose goals to work for and there aren't any penalties if you miss a goal. Please also set some mini goals for yourself if you wish.

Goal 1: -10
Goal 2: -10
Goal 3: -10
Goal 4: -9
Goal 5: -9
Goal 6: -9
Goal 7: -8
Goal 8: -8
Goal 9: -8
Goal 10: -7
Goal 11: -7
Goal 12: -5

Please use this format weekly when posting your updates:

My starting date is __________
My group number is _________
My loss for the week is ____________
My total loss on the Jackson's Challenge is __________
I have _____ pounds left to lose to meet the Jackson's Challenge.

The key to losing weight is wanting to do it badly enough and finding the motivation to carry it through.

To start with, you need to ask yourself who you are losing weight for. If the answer is me you'll find it easier.

Get Support. Surrounding yourself with a good support network may also help to spur you on and TDP can certainly help you with that. By going into the Jackson's 100 Pound Challenge Group, you'll meet plenty of like-minded people who all want to lose weight. The advantage of this is that you'll always be able to find someone who has been through a difficult time with weight loss and has come out on the other side. This alone can be all that it takes to keep you motivated and on track.

In the meantime, you may also find it helpful to enlist the help and support of friends and family. Do you have a friend you could exercise with? Could your partner also do with eating a more healthy diet? Or could you encourage your work colleagues to do a fruit run rather than a chocolate run every afternoon?

You'll also find that once the weight starts to come off, the compliments will start to flood in and this will also help to keep you motivated. Ultimately, providing you really want to lose weight and have plenty of support to help you along the way, you'll achieve your goal. Good luck!

If you need help with anything please let us know. Each Monday we post our losses for the week. (You are in Group #37)

Thank you and good luck :)
 
 

by skinnyholly on November 15th 2009 at 3:46 pm

Mary,
You have come to a great group for support !!  One of your group moderators will send you the official information about our group and how we do our weekly weight postings.  We normally weigh in each Monday morning and post our weights.  I am sure they will officially welcome you ver soon.
I wish you all the best in your journey to lose the weight you need and to get healthy !!   Take care of yourself and let us know when you need anything.
Holly
 

by Dave916 on November 20th 2009 at 9:34 am

Welcome to The Jackson's 100 Pound Challenge. You are in Group #37.
 
You've definitely come to the right place. Everybody is very supportive and dedicated here.

We're all in the same boat trying to accomplish the same thing. This is an awesome group and very supportive and dedicated.

We're here to help you in any way we can. Best of luck to you on your improved lifestyle and weight loss journey.

We weigh in on Mondays and prettygirl will post everyone's weight loss results and group records on Tuesdays.

Drink lots of water, exercise, post & read with us and track everything you eat.

Here are some guidelines for posting your losses and general information:

**********Welcome to the Challenge***********

We will support you, all the way, not just the first 100 pounds (if you have more to lose).This is just a loose chart of how you can lose 100 pounds in one year. You get four weeks to complete each goal. These are loose goals to work for and there aren't any penalties if you miss a goal. Please also set some mini goals for yourself if you wish.

Goal 1: -10
Goal 2: -10
Goal 3: -10
Goal 4: -9
Goal 5: -9
Goal 6: -9
Goal 7: -8
Goal 8: -8
Goal 9: -8
Goal 10: -7
Goal 11: -7
Goal 12: -5

Please use this format weekly when posting your updates:

My starting date is __________
My group number is _________
My loss for the week is ____________
My total loss on the Jackson's Challenge is __________
I have _____ pounds left to lose to meet the Jackson's Challenge.

The key to losing weight is wanting to do it badly enough and finding the motivation to carry it through.

To start with, you need to ask yourself who you are losing weight for. If the answer is me you'll find it easier.

Get Support. Surrounding yourself with a good support network may also help to spur you on and TDP can certainly help you with that. By going into the Jackson's 100 Pound Challenge Group, you'll meet plenty of like-minded people who all want to lose weight. The advantage of this is that you'll always be able to find someone who has been through a difficult time with weight loss and has come out on the other side. This alone can be all that it takes to keep you motivated and on track.

In the meantime, you may also find it helpful to enlist the help and support of friends and family. Do you have a friend you could exercise with? Could your partner also do with eating a more healthy diet? Or could you encourage your work colleagues to do a fruit run rather than a chocolate run every afternoon?

You'll also find that once the weight starts to come off, the compliments will start to flood in and this will also help to keep you motivated. Ultimately, providing you really want to lose weight and have plenty of support to help you along the way, you'll achieve your goal. Good luck!

If you need help with anything please let us know. Each Monday we post our losses for the week. (You are in Group #37)

Thank you and good luck :)
 
 

by skinnyholly on November 14th 2009 at 10:41 am

I bet Hawaii was AWESOME !!!  I am sure you will see your weight go back down after a few days... after you get that salt and water out of your system,,,, Good Luck this week !

by AlainaSwain on November 14th 2009 at 8:39 am

Great job on the breakfast choice and way to go on the preplanning. I find figuring out what to eat before you go to a resturant, helps me stay on track. Most resturants have detailed nutrition info on their websites which helps alot when deciding what to eat.
My daughter is still sick. My husband took her to see the doctor this morning (she requested that daddy take her) while I stayed home with our son (didn't want him sitting in a waiting room full of sick kids as I a sure that their are alot of them this morning as I was on hold for 30mins trying to make the appointment).  Oh well. I a sure she doesn't have swine flu, but she has had a fever and a bad cough since Monday and I just want the doctor to look her over and if possible give her something that will help her get over he symtoms faster. I hate to see her missing so much school. She missed a week last month due to us being out of town and now this. Oh well. Have a great day everyone. Stay healthy.

by skinnyholly on November 14th 2009 at 10:39 am

I hope your daughter gets well very soon and does not have to miss any school.  Mine are both grown now, but I remember those younger years!

by AlainaSwain on November 14th 2009 at 10:58 am

Thanks. The doctor discovered that she has a small respritory infection and prescibed antibiotics. She has to be on them for 5 days. So unfortunatley she will be out of school at least until Thursday or Friday. Hopefully the symptoms will be gone by then. I am just hoping my son doesn't get it. I have been coughing alot the past few days, and if It doesn't stop by Monday, I am going to call my doctor and get checked out as well. Wish me luck. It has not been a fun week.

by skinnyholly on November 14th 2009 at 1:50 pm

Sending good vibes to you, both kids and the hubby too.... that you may all get well or not get sick if you are already well !!  Take care of those kids and YOUR  SELF !!

by skinnyholly on November 13th 2009 at 9:58 am

Welcome !!  You have come to a great group for motivation and support.  One of our group moderators will send you the official information on how our group works.  May 2010 will be AWESOME... Best of Luck in all your plans !

by Onish on November 13th 2009 at 1:01 pm

Welcome to the group! What a wonderful thing to look forward to!

by Dave916 on November 13th 2009 at 4:45 pm

Welcome to The Jackson's 100 Pound Challenge. You are in Group #37.
 
You've definitely come to the right place. Everybody is very supportive and dedicated here.

We're all in the same boat trying to accomplish the same thing. This is an awesome group and very supportive and dedicated.

We're here to help you in any way we can. Best of luck to you on your improved lifestyle and weight loss journey.

We weigh in on Mondays and prettygirl will post everyone's weight loss results and group records on Tuesdays.

Drink lots of water, exercise, post & read with us and track everything you eat.

Here are some guidelines for posting your losses and general information:

**********Welcome to the Challenge***********

We will support you, all the way, not just the first 100 pounds (if you have more to lose).This is just a loose chart of how you can lose 100 pounds in one year. You get four weeks to complete each goal. These are loose goals to work for and there aren't any penalties if you miss a goal. Please also set some mini goals for yourself if you wish.

Goal 1: -10
Goal 2: -10
Goal 3: -10
Goal 4: -9
Goal 5: -9
Goal 6: -9
Goal 7: -8
Goal 8: -8
Goal 9: -8
Goal 10: -7
Goal 11: -7
Goal 12: -5

Please use this format weekly when posting your updates:

My starting date is __________
My group number is _________
My loss for the week is ____________
My total loss on the Jackson's Challenge is __________
I have _____ pounds left to lose to meet the Jackson's Challenge.

The key to losing weight is wanting to do it badly enough and finding the motivation to carry it through.

To start with, you need to ask yourself who you are losing weight for. If the answer is me you'll find it easier.

Get Support. Surrounding yourself with a good support network may also help to spur you on and TDP can certainly help you with that. By going into the Jackson's 100 Pound Challenge Group, you'll meet plenty of like-minded people who all want to lose weight. The advantage of this is that you'll always be able to find someone who has been through a difficult time with weight loss and has come out on the other side. This alone can be all that it takes to keep you motivated and on track.

In the meantime, you may also find it helpful to enlist the help and support of friends and family. Do you have a friend you could exercise with? Could your partner also do with eating a more healthy diet? Or could you encourage your work colleagues to do a fruit run rather than a chocolate run every afternoon?

You'll also find that once the weight starts to come off, the compliments will start to flood in and this will also help to keep you motivated. Ultimately, providing you really want to lose weight and have plenty of support to help you along the way, you'll achieve your goal. Good luck!

If you need help with anything please let us know. Each Monday we post our losses for the week. (You are in Group #37)

Thank you and good luck :)
 

by changemariam on November 12th 2009 at 3:33 pm

congrats

by marjim71 on November 13th 2009 at 6:41 am

That is great news.  Thank you for sharing.  It does go to show losing pounds effects more than we see physically.  To me  the most important aspect of this journey is how the inside of your body changes.  WAY TO GO!!!!!  I am so glad you found your way back here.
 
If you find a way to decrease your triglycerides let me know.  Mine is way to high. 
 
 

by skinnyholly on November 13th 2009 at 12:27 pm

Your progres is very exciting.... Congratulations !!

by Onish on November 13th 2009 at 1:03 pm

Congrats!

by marjim71 on November 13th 2009 at 6:44 am

Hi Von....Welcome.
I believe you would continue with your original starting weight.  From week to week I haven't always had a loss of pounds...more often than I like I gain but my SW always reamains the same.
 
I hope this helps.
 
Best of luck!!!

by kendallvon on November 12th 2009 at 7:38 am

As someone (here?) once told me, water comes off faster than fat!  I've lost 3 pounds of "water" weight in 2 days and I, too, was sick.  I wonder if our bodies just wanna hang on to the fluids when we're ill.  It would make sense with fevers and such.  Anyhow, don't sweat it.  Just keep to the "plan".
Best of luck!
Von

by marjim71 on November 13th 2009 at 6:46 am

Keep your chin up Jim ----when you get moving you will lose it. 
 
Hang in there!!!

by marjim71 on November 13th 2009 at 6:51 am

Welcome back!!!!
 
Unfortunately  life gets so busy we don't have/take the time to make better choices. That's okay, something has to give.   School is one of the highest priorities for most of us.  So glad your back.  Keep focusing on school. 
 
You can do this!!!!

by ADRIAHN on November 11th 2009 at 8:33 pm

Welcome kva10! This really is a great site and a wonderful group.  It really helps knowing that your goal is one shared with so many others. Not only do we want to meet our individual goals but we want our group-mates to meet their objectives too. So congratulations on getting back in the saddle.

by Dave916 on November 11th 2009 at 10:13 pm

Welcome to The Jackson's 100 Pound Challenge. You are in Group #37.
 
You've definitely come to the right place. Everybody is very supportive and dedicated here.

We're all in the same boat trying to accomplish the same thing. This is an awesome group and very supportive and dedicated.

We're here to help you in any way we can. Best of luck to you on your improved lifestyle and weight loss journey.

We weigh in on Mondays and prettygirl will post everyone's weight loss results and group records on Tuesdays.

Drink lots of water, exercise, post & read with us and track everything you eat.

Here are some guidelines for posting your losses and general information:

**********Welcome to the Challenge***********

We will support you, all the way, not just the first 100 pounds (if you have more to lose).This is just a loose chart of how you can lose 100 pounds in one year. You get four weeks to complete each goal. These are loose goals to work for and there aren't any penalties if you miss a goal. Please also set some mini goals for yourself if you wish.

Goal 1: -10
Goal 2: -10
Goal 3: -10
Goal 4: -9
Goal 5: -9
Goal 6: -9
Goal 7: -8
Goal 8: -8
Goal 9: -8
Goal 10: -7
Goal 11: -7
Goal 12: -5

Please use this format weekly when posting your updates:

My starting date is __________
My group number is _________
My loss for the week is ____________
My total loss on the Jackson's Challenge is __________
I have _____ pounds left to lose to meet the Jackson's Challenge.

The key to losing weight is wanting to do it badly enough and finding the motivation to carry it through.

To start with, you need to ask yourself who you are losing weight for. If the answer is me you'll find it easier.

Get Support. Surrounding yourself with a good support network may also help to spur you on and TDP can certainly help you with that. By going into the Jackson's 100 Pound Challenge Group, you'll meet plenty of like-minded people who all want to lose weight. The advantage of this is that you'll always be able to find someone who has been through a difficult time with weight loss and has come out on the other side. This alone can be all that it takes to keep you motivated and on track.

In the meantime, you may also find it helpful to enlist the help and support of friends and family. Do you have a friend you could exercise with? Could your partner also do with eating a more healthy diet? Or could you encourage your work colleagues to do a fruit run rather than a chocolate run every afternoon?

You'll also find that once the weight starts to come off, the compliments will start to flood in and this will also help to keep you motivated. Ultimately, providing you really want to lose weight and have plenty of support to help you along the way, you'll achieve your goal. Good luck!

If you need help with anything please let us know. Each Monday we post our losses for the week. (You are in Group #37)

Thank you and good luck :)
 

by marjim71 on November 13th 2009 at 6:52 am

Welcome Virginia!!!

by cougardoogan on November 11th 2009 at 7:17 am

on a side note, i had to buy a new belt - bought a men's size 52 (yes i'm a girl and i have to buy them cuz i can't find them anywhere else that fit me cuz i'm odd-shaped) and it has 5 holes in it and when i put it on this morning, i was on the second hole (could have done the third, but it would have been a little tight...
 
All my work pants are courdory's so they do have a good amount of stretching after wearing them for a while, so i have almost always needed a belt since i bought them, but it is somewhat encouraging to me to see the hole number going down. It's hard for me to buy pants because I have a size 24 waist but size 22 hips/thighs, so the 22s are too tight, and the 24s fit, but are way too baggin in the legs... Hopefully we'll get this all straightened out soon!

by Dave916 on November 11th 2009 at 10:00 am

Cougar you are progressing, so no need to be scared. I too have moments where I slack off but we at least realize we  need to get back on track. As for the stroganoff, it may help to not cook more than a serving or two so that you do not get tempted to eat too much of it.
The belt is a great visual too as it will boost your spirits everytime you subtract a hole :)
 
Have a good week.

by skinnyholly on November 11th 2009 at 3:30 pm

Cougar,
Most important you are here, you are still trying, and you are not giving up.  That alone is AWESOME !! 
I like Dave's idea of only cooking one portion size of stroganoff. 
For me, I try to eat as normally as possible the way my husband or family eats, but am trying to watch the poriton sizes.  I do have "danger" foods that I have to be much more careful of.  It helps me to leave the food on the stove.  Do not put the food on the table. I use a very small salad or child size plate.  I no longer use an adult size plate.  Then I pre decide how much I am going to eat before the meal is cooked.  Then I measure out my portion and place that portion on my child size plate.  I take that child size plate to the table and that is what I eat for the evening meal. I do not go back for seconds. It has taken some time for me to get use to this dicipline, but it is working pretty well for me.  You might even consider putting the leftovers up immediately or even throwing them away.  I no longer have guilt about throwing away food.  It is better to throw it away than cause me to over eat it.
What is working for me may not work for you, but hopefully it will give you some ideas of something that will work for you.
Also, you now losing 9 pounds before December may not be reasonable. You do not want to be discouraged if you do not lose that much weight in that time frame.  You are doing good !!  I try not to give my goals dead lines.  I work hard at them, I celebrate them when I reach them, I just do not give them dead lines.  This is a journey .... not a race....
Best of Luck this week....
 
 
 
 

by skinnyholly on November 11th 2009 at 3:33 pm

Also... the belt getting looser is WONDERFUL !!!!  Any sign of loosing weight whether it is on the scale or looser clothes or looser belts... is Great !!  Many Congratulations !!

by cougardoogan on November 12th 2009 at 10:27 am

Thanks for the comments; yea, my living situation isn't the greatest; my husband won't eat almost anything i make, and almost refuses to sit at the table for dinner. I suppose I don't help that out by not having "meals" to sit at the table for... I just get too tired or lazy to do it (acutally have something going on that i can't bring myself to admit to anyone - i know it's causing all my problems but i just can't give it over).....
 
As with the stogenoff, i make a full batch so that i will have leftovers to take in to work so i don't have to spend $6+ a day on my lunch in the cafeteria; the problem is that i get on a "kick" of something, and end up eating that for every meal for a few days...liek strogenoff, burritos, spaghetti, etc...
 

by prettygirl08 on November 11th 2009 at 11:25 am

Hi kitgirl59:

Welcome to The Jackson's 100 Pound Challenge. You are in Group #37.
 
You've definitely come to the right place. Everybody is very supportive and dedicated here.

We're all in the same boat trying to accomplish the same thing. This is an awesome group and very supportive and dedicated.

We're here to help you in any way we can. Best of luck to you on your improved lifestyle and weight loss journey.

We weigh in on Mondays and I will post everyone's weight loss results and group records on Tuesdays.

Drink lots of water, exercise, post & read with us and track everything you eat.

Here are some guidelines for posting your losses and general information:

**********Welcome to the Challenge***********

We will support you, all the way, not just the first 100 pounds (if you have more to lose).This is just a loose chart of how you can lose 100 pounds in one year. You get four weeks to complete each goal. These are loose goals to work for and there aren't any penalties if you miss a goal. Please also set some mini goals for yourself if you wish.

Goal 1: -10
Goal 2: -10
Goal 3: -10
Goal 4: -9
Goal 5: -9
Goal 6: -9
Goal 7: -8
Goal 8: -8
Goal 9: -8
Goal 10: -7
Goal 11: -7
Goal 12: -5

Please use this format weekly when posting your updates:

My starting date is __________
My group number is _________
My loss for the week is ____________
My total loss on the Jackson's Challenge is __________
I have _____ pounds left to lose to meet the Jackson's Challenge.

The key to losing weight is wanting to do it badly enough and finding the motivation to carry it through.

To start with, you need to ask yourself who you are losing weight for. If the answer is me you'll find it easier.

Get Support. Surrounding yourself with a good support network may also help to spur you on and TDP can certainly help you with that. By going into the Jackson's 100 Pound Challenge Group, you'll meet plenty of like-minded people who all want to lose weight. The advantage of this is that you'll always be able to find someone who has been through a difficult time with weight loss and has come out on the other side. This alone can be all that it takes to keep you motivated and on track.

In the meantime, you may also find it helpful to enlist the help and support of friends and family. Do you have a friend you could exercise with? Could your partner also do with eating a more healthy diet? Or could you encourage your work colleagues to do a fruit run rather than a chocolate run every afternoon?

You'll also find that once the weight starts to come off, the compliments will start to flood in and this will also help to keep you motivated. Ultimately, providing you really want to lose weight and have plenty of support to help you along the way, you'll achieve your goal. Good luck!

If you need help with anything please let us know. Each Monday we post our losses for the week. (You are in Group #37)

Thank you and good luck :)
 

by skinnyholly on November 11th 2009 at 3:46 pm

Welcome to our group !!!

by kitgirl59 on November 12th 2009 at 7:15 am

Thank you for the welcome and encouraging words.  I am doing the daily plate and I know this is going to help me remain accountable.  I am feeling positive this morning

by marjim71 on November 13th 2009 at 6:55 am

Welcome Kit...................You can do this.  Thinking positive is the first step to winning.

by kitgirl59 on November 14th 2009 at 6:29 pm

Every day I post my food to the daily plate i am educating myself.  I know this is not a sprint, so I'm trying to just stay focused on small goals.  I can't think about losing 100 pounds all at once....I feel overwhelmed.
Glad I'm here and thinking positive thoughts for the future.