Happy Monday Everybody!! It’s that magical time again! The time you’ve been waiting for… That special sparkly moment when we step gently on our intimate little rectangle friends (those would be our scales, yo) and wait for their prophetic utterances. (I’m feeling weird today - watch out world! 
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So….? What did your scale say to you? Well…whatever it said, don’t do this:
330/304/303 Oh Happy Day…I am down 1.5 this week, FINALLY!
I also memorized Psalm 63:5 My soul will be satisfied as with the richest of foods; with singing lips my mouth will praise you.
Comment by Kellie — April 16, 2007 @ 6:30 am |Edit This
Ugh. Up 1.6. Can we say stress eating and water retention? I also just realized that I completely forgot about this week’s challenge. I am at least almost done with my application, so I should be able to submit that today or first thing tomorrow (yay!)
Comment by Anne — April 16, 2007 @ 6:32 am |Edit This
147/133/130 Down 2. But I’m having a hard time believing it. I can believe 1… but 2? And I only exercised twice last week. It was a busy week. This week I’m heading back to the gym on a regular basis.
Comment by Anita — April 16, 2007 @ 6:43 am |Edit This
200/169.6/160
Down 0.6 and into the 160s at last! Slowly but surely.
I memorised Romans 12v 1-2
I appeal to you therefore brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good, acceptable and perfect.
Comment by Bekki — April 16, 2007 @ 6:47 am |Edit This
215/181/160 Down 3.5
Comment by Kimberly — April 16, 2007 @ 6:51 am |Edit This
125.5/120/110
down .5 lbs
didn’t do challenge
Comment by Sarah — April 16, 2007 @ 7:29 am |Edit This
198/186/140 - Up 2
No alarm though, I deliberately kinda went off the diet this week. I have had practically no change in almost 3 weeks. My nutrionist suggested a break and then going back to phase I again. I got distracted by the Calorie Counter website and became more focused on calories than the plan. I was really taking in too few calories and my metabolism screeched to a halt! My “break” was not a free-for-all, though. I simply ate the amount of calories that are suggested for me to maintain my current weight.
So, here I go again, with the added philosophy - “Treats, not cheats, allowed!”
Comment by missy — April 16, 2007 @ 7:34 am |Edit This
Oh, I ‘membered two scriptures this week:
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33
and
“Do everything without complaining or arguing so that you may become blameless and pure.” Phillipians 2:14&15 (this was Daddy’s request for me and kids!)
Mmmm…juicy tidbits.
Comment by missy — April 16, 2007 @ 7:38 am |Edit This
143/133/120ish
Up one this week, but no biggie…I knew the 2.5 loss last week was false! And because we had this huge garage sale that ended yesterday, we didn’t eat dinner ’till 9:00 last night so that prob had something to do with it.
Bird and I had fun selling off our old “too big” pants this weekend though
And I forgot about the challenge because of going crazy with the garage sale….will you do this one again soon? Please?
Comment by Brandi — April 16, 2007 @ 7:58 am |Edit This
210/172.8/155
I am down 1.2 this week, and I’m adjusting my goal to 155. That would be my highest “healthy” BMI weight. I may change it to 150 later.
My verses are ones that jumped out at me during a sermon about a month ago.
1 Cor. 9:24-27
Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.
I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:
But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.
Comment by Jana — April 16, 2007 @ 8:04 am |Edit This
239.8/226.2/200
Down 1.8
Yeah…I’m happy with that, I just hope it’s not a fluke. My free day was Saturday and I went WAY overboard on the mini cadbury eggs. I felt so bad, that on Sunday, I got up and went straight to the gym and did 20min elliptical, 20min bike, 2 min stair stepper (that was TOUGH) and 20min elliptical.
So, next week…I hope to be at 225…gotta stay focused this week…FOCUS!
I memorized 1 verse. John20:29
Jesus said to him, “Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.”
Comment by Cristina — April 16, 2007 @ 8:10 am |Edit This
151/146/132
I am up a pound this week, but as I feel very strongly that it is muscle weight (my clothes fit better and I can see some “cutting” in my legs), I do not despair.
One of my verses for this week was:
Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.” Proverbs 28:19
Comment by lady laura — April 16, 2007 @ 8:12 am |Edit This
I just ran across this and thought I’d put it out here.
“Though the fig tree may not blossom,
Nor fruit be on the vines;
Though the labor of the olive may fail,
And the fields yield no food;
Though the flock may be cut off from the fold,
And there be no herd in the stalls-
Yet I will rejoice in the Lord,
I will joy in the God of my salvation.
The Lord God is my strength;
He will make my feet like deers feet,
And he will make me walk on my high hills”
-Habakkuk 3:17-19
Comment by Cristina — April 16, 2007 @ 8:43 am |Edit This
212.8/145.6/135
Up 1. Not thrilled about it - but given certain factors and that my Tanita shows a higher water percentage than usual, I’d say it’s probably fluid. (I hope, I hope…)
Comment by blestwithsons — April 16, 2007 @ 8:54 am |Edit This
212/185/145ish up 3…deserve it
Solomon 4:12
“You are a garden spring, a well of fresh water flowing down from Lebanon”
wrote about it over at my blog.
Comment by Tami — April 16, 2007 @ 10:08 am |Edit This
210/170.2/135 - I’m down 2.6 for the week. My scripture was Isaiah 61:1 - The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because he has sent me, to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, proclaim freedom for the captives, and release from darkness for the prisoners….
Comment by Mandi — April 16, 2007 @ 11:44 am |Edit This
220/183.0/175
Up 2.6. A bit miffed but not too discouraged. I have been ill for the last 2 weeks (thought I was getting better but then went downhill again) and am not right yet. Started a course of antibiotics yesterday for a slight lung infection so I hope I start to feel really better soon. I have been washed out and generally not full of energy.
Also last Tuesday I went to hospital with a friend whose husband was on train to Birmingham and so couldn’t get back to be with her. She is fine now. I was really glad to go with her but it meant I didn’t eat between breakfast and mid afternoon. I think that messed up my metabalism. Plus being ill has affected my appetite. It’s strange - I didn’t eat my snacks because I didn’t get hungry, probably ate a few extra carbs at meal times though nothing drastic and my weight went up. There is definitely something in this South Beach snack idea and usually my body is ready for them.
Failed miserably on learning any verses though I have reminded myself of quite a few I know already. I lacked inspiration of what to learn. Well done everyone that has been memorising, it is really a good thing. I have some really special verses that seem to comeback at just the right times.
Romans 8.28 is a very good one. ‘And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who are called according to his purpose.’ That was from memory although I looked it up to check! This version is NIV. Its a good one to come back to especially when I wonder why God allowed me to be ill all through my holiday and to go back to work today feeling less that refreshed. Maybe he is trying to tell me I am doing too much and getting over tired. I need to think on this some more.
Anyway girls and Bird, look forward to hearing from the rest of you, well done everyone who has checked in so far and keep going. We can do this.
Comment by elly — April 16, 2007 @ 12:06 pm |Edit This
Up from when I weighed….what was it…three weeks ago, or something like that? Doesn’t matter - I’m taking this one day at a time right now. Been sick - fun.
Looks like some of us have had hard weeks ((HUGS)) all around. I’ve got limited time right now but wanted to let you guys know I was thinking about you
I didn’t memorize any verses but I did study quite a few.
Comment by Blair — April 16, 2007 @ 12:18 pm |Edit This
294/266/260
Up 4.8. My fault.
Comment by Debs — April 16, 2007 @ 2:21 pm |Edit This
Going back to counting WW points this week and adding in exertcise for the first time in a LONG time. I’ve been waiting on NordicTrack to get the BRAND NEW elliptical I bought in January up and running. Nope, still broken. *sigh*
I will never buy a NordicTrack again - horrible CS and three months with a broken machine taking up a lot of space and costing me $166/mo. (to avoid interest charges w/the 6m no interest financing) is unacceptable.
But I’ve been using it as an excuse. The truth is I weigh more than the limit for my treadmill but I’m going to use it anyhow. Outdoor walking is just not going to work out for me and the gym is a no go - I hate seeing people I know there with me sweating like a pig and tomato red so treadmill it is this week.
280/280/256
Comment by Christy L. — April 16, 2007 @ 3:09 pm |Edit This
231.5/211.5/160
Down 2.5. I’m happy with it. I’ve officially dropped 20 pounds. I’ve never done that in my chubby life.
Comment by Bird — April 16, 2007 @ 3:19 pm |Edit This
198/177/140
Down three, not sure why! But I’m starting to really notice that my clothes are looser now. Yee-haw!
Comment by Caroline — April 16, 2007 @ 4:58 pm |Edit This
264/248.6/130 (240 short term goal)
down .8 lbs
with provera in my system, massive bloating, and where is that lousy visitor anyway? And I lost weight? okay, I’ll take it, but I’m curious to see what I weigh after I get the water off again
and I am officially down 15.4 lbs. only 4.6 lbs to 20 lbs lost. I can do that. somehow 4.6 is more manageable of an idea than 20. but look - 4.6 will mean 20.
sorry I have been MIA. too much going on and the provera has been kicking me from here to the great beyond.
my schedule this week is crazy again. something every day, and something every night. wow.
but i’ll try to be around more anyway.
Comment by Tracy — April 16, 2007 @ 6:39 pm |Edit This
216/190/145
Up .2. Or something. Blah. It’s been crazy busy and I haven’t been planning meals well. Must. Do. Better.
:P
Comment by Bethany — April 16, 2007 @ 8:36 pm |Edit This
194/177/155
down 2.5 a total of 17 pounds
Hey ya’ll I’m so sorry that I didn’t check in last week. I have no idea what happened to the week. I weighed and then never posted.
Bird, just wanted to say BRAT to you!!! I so can’t wait to be at 20 pounds!!! This is a long walk gang and I’m so glad we have each other.
One of the verses I learned is Romans 8:1-4
“There is no condemnation to ME for I am in Christ Jesus.” I am so hard on myself. I must not walk as an unsaved person but as a child of God. God has set me free through the gift of His Son. I have worked to make that word real not only to myself but so that others can see it in me this week. When some people at church gave me a little spunk I held my head up and said, “thank you, yes, I have lost over 15 pounds now.” Befor I would always just try not to make a big thing of it and say silly things about having so much more to go. I have felt like I was always walking in a kind of condemnation and that is not giving God the glory for what he is doing for me. And it is only because of God that I can do it at all.
So we’re off to a great week!!!!
Comment by Katherine — April 16, 2007 @ 9:40 pm |Edit This