…but knowing the way my weight fluctuates, I weigh myself almost every day to see an overall trend rather than a specific number every Monday morning. IOW, if my weight is down during the week and then back up to where it was the previous Monday, I still feel like I’m losing. Anyway, I jumped on the scale this morning, and guess what?
I’M IN THE 150’s!! It said 159.2! It’s been ten years since I’ve seen a number that low! I’m totally in shock. Guess my new pirate workout is helping! 
AM that is,
Do you get extra calories for the day? Cause honestly, doesn’t it seem like if your day starts that early you oughta get an extra meal?!
%^#&#$ alarm system.
I mean, I’m glad I have it. But it went off at 4 and my hubby wasn’t here…so I just turned on the coffee, dragged out the beads, and went to work with the phone right by my side.
It’s not even 9 and I am soooo tired. Of course, doing a thumping mile and a half on the treadmill didn’t help. But I had to. Cause I did, that’s why.
At least I’m putting off my arms and abs til tomorrow.
Don’t look at me like that.
sounds like we both had short nights. I didn’t get up at 4, but didn’t get to bed until 2! I was out babysitting which somehow turned into a longer evening than I had expected!
I never stay out til 2. My body can’t handle it. I turn into a total pumpkin. Even for the Marine Corps Ball - which is our big date of the year, we only stay out til 10-11pm.
I am a lot of wild and wacky things…but night owl is not one of them.
Comment by blestwithsons — June 29, 2007 @ 8:05 am
Well I was told it wouldn’t be much after 11, and then it just kind of got later! To be fair there was a problem with trains I think, so she was later than she expected, but still it was more than late enough! Not to mention dealing with a candle ‘incident’ earlier in the evening.
And I thought I was up early at 6! I didn’t get to sleep until 1:30, and I wasn’t even doing anything exciting, just watching an old Fantasy Island.
Um, I’d say absolutely you get extra calories for the day!
I am all for an extra meal. I mean come on, you need more energy to get through the day, right?
Comment by Nikki — June 29, 2007 @ 8:28 am
Yes, at the very least you should get an extra snack…I mean how many more calories do you burn per hour just by being awake vs being asleep?
And what is a “thumping mile and a half?” Sorry, I can be slow…
Comment by Brandi — June 29, 2007 @ 8:53 am
A thumping mile and a half means I walked on my treadmill with a vigor which belied my exhaustion! All hail the mighty iPod which fooleth me into thinking I have energy! 
Comment by blestwithsons — June 29, 2007 @ 9:03 am
All hail the mighty iPod which fooleth me into thinking I have energy!
I thought that was caffeine’s job?
Ok, got it…I hope you can rest well tonight!
Comment by Brandi — June 29, 2007 @ 4:19 pm
This job was too big for caffeine. Caffeine merely kept me mildly conscious and breathing. Too make me move required music…which will be explained in my next music post!
Got more sleep last night - though I’m still not quite caught up.
Comment by blestwithsons — June 30, 2007 @ 11:09 am
My sis and bro joined the Beach last week. So far my brother has dropped 15 pounds! My sister is not reporting her loss because she doesn’t have a scale. (She estimates 10 pounds, but she’s not 100 percent sure. She started out weighing on me and Brandi’s scale.) I love conversions! :-p
Thanks for the mention, Bird!
I actually do have a scale, I just don’t know how it compares to your’s. I know it registers a few pounds less than your scale. If I go by what your scale said the first day compared to what mine said this morning, then I’ve lost 17 pounds, but I knowthat’s not true!
Anywho, just wanted to say hi to everyone. I’ve been lurking for a couple months now and figured it’s about time I come out of the darkness and say hello. So, “HI YA’LL!”
Comment by Debbie (Bird's sis) — June 28, 2007 @ 7:12 pm
“Welcome!” to the coolest sis-in-law EVER!! I am so glad you decided to join us over here 
You are doing a terrific job, Debbie!
Comment by Brandi — June 28, 2007 @ 8:39 pm
Hiya Debbie 
It’s cool ‘meeting’ people with the same name as me!
Welcome! Bienvenidos!
Hey- Aren’t you called Boo?
Comment by blestwithsons — June 29, 2007 @ 4:52 am
Welcome Welcome
Comment by Kellie — June 29, 2007 @ 6:37 am
I keep toying with the idea of doing south beach. I can’t decide. It would be such a big stretch for me, but I think it would do the job really quick. Hmmm. Anybody have any suggestions for me? I guess I should read the book. Right now I am on no plan and just exercising, and that isn’t doing enough fast enough. Can you tell I am an instant gratification girl?
Comment by Nikki — June 29, 2007 @ 7:48 am
Thanks for the warm welcome, ladies!
Blest, I am called Boo. That’s one of the many nicknames Bird has bestowed upon me over the years. I put Debbie instead of Boo because that nickname still has the knack of making me feel like a seven-year-old, even though I will be TWENTY-SEVEN next week.
Comment by Debbie (Bird's sis) — June 29, 2007 @ 11:00 pm
My brother calls me “Snivelling Git”. Or just Git. Or Gitling. Or Fish-eyed Fool….
We have a very warm relationship….
Comment by blestwithsons — June 30, 2007 @ 11:06 am
Wow, Blest, sounds like a nick name Bird would have come up with!
Comment by Brandi — June 30, 2007 @ 9:48 pm
Workout regimen courtesy of my Nintendo Wii and the Pirates of the Caribbean game! I looked for a video, and this is what I found. I jump around a lot more than these people, though. I tell you, I’m seriously sweating by the time I finish a level! Hehe.
Jana that sounds like so much fun!
Comment by Kellie — June 28, 2007 @ 6:42 am
Oh, Jana, I am soooo jealous! I had a Star Wars light saber game, but I played so hard it broke. It would have me sweating in 2 minutes. Enjoy the fun and the burn!
Sounds fun!!!
If Orlando Bloom is in that game somewhere, I expect that helps your heart rate took, eh?
Comment by blestwithsons — June 29, 2007 @ 4:51 am
Blest - you have no idea
I am so excited I am going to drive to AZ to see my sister in August. Her and her partner will be there for a wedding and being so close(4.5 hours) we could not pass up the opportunity to see one another. It has been 2 years since I last saw her and I cannot wait! This is a perfect motivation for me to push myself hard and really drop some pounds before we see her. The kids and I will be making the drive and it is going to be fabulous.
I love when there is something to give me a reason to chalenge myself. Good luck to you. You are gonna do great!
Comment by Nikki — June 28, 2007 @ 6:35 am
That’s cool Kellie!! You must be so excited to see your sis. I know I can’t wait to see my bro again - and it’s only been 6 months.
How’s Kaiya? (did I spell that right?)
Comment by blestwithsons — June 29, 2007 @ 4:51 am
Well, we’re almost 8 weeks post-baby, and it’s time to get focused. I’ve been lurking around lately, trying to figure out the best way for me to work on losing the baby weight and retrain myself to healthier eating habits. When I started with OWOA last year, pre-pregnancy, I was all set to do Weight Watchers, and am still a HUGE fan of their program, having used it very successfully before having kids. (By that, I mean losing and keeping it off).
However, I’ve spent the last couple weeks looking at our lifestyle and realizing that WW isn’t the plan for me this time round. I have three littles, three and under, and the time it would take me to count points and figure out what the points for a dinner would be … just the thought of that overwhelms me right now. Last night I read the South Beach book, and think that may be the way for me to go. I need to break the hold that breads/carbs have on me, and this looks like a way that I can get by making only one meal and I just omit those parts that aren’t on the plan for me.
Thoughts? I’m feeling a little overwhelmed and half-hearted about this. But, I know, that putting off starting doesn’t get me anywhere so I just need to bite the bullet and start. Right now, I’m just going to be working on food - how to make better cooking choices, figuring out easy lunches for me when the littles are eating other things, and how to do it within our budget. Later, I start adding in exercise and figuring out a plan for that (and it will be easier to do that with the baby is a little bit bigger and goes a little longer between feedings).
That’s all folks.
Have you looked into the WW “Core” plan?
Comment by Anne — June 27, 2007 @ 12:09 pm
I have somewhat. When I was doing WW pre-baby, they hadn’t come up with the core plan, so what I know about it is what I’ve been able to put together piece-meal from friend and the internet. I’m not sure I feel completely comfortable trying that without having to pay for the meetings to go and really learn the nuts and bolts of it. And from what I understand it’s fairly similar to phase 2 of south beach, right?
I wish you success at whatever you decide to do. I’ve been doing the WW flex plan for a while and I know a lot of people find that counting points takes too much time/effort. But, that really hasn’t been my experience. However, everyone is different, which is what is so great!
I tried South Beach a couple of years ago and I absolutely hated it because having a list of “off-limits” food was much too frustrating to me and made me feel deprived. I may not eat a cookie for a year, but if you tell me I can’t have it, it seems to be the only thing I think about! Having said that, I really admire people like Blest who have been able to follow SB so loyally.
Ultimately, you know yourself the best. You have to do what will work for you and your lifestyle. Thankfully, there isn’t just one way that works.
Oh, and the core plan is very similar to Phase 2 of South Beach! (But, I’ve never tried it)
If you want to know more about the core plan, give me your email address and I’ll send you some info.
I have a three month old and am doing WW. I started with Flex, switched to Core for the same reasons you stated… this is my 6th child and didn’t lose any weight.. i have switched back to Flex and have been losing weight and am not hungry because I just plan my meals in advance for something balanced and that way I don’t waste my points on frivolous things. It isn’t time consuming as long as I don’t feel like I have to log everything into the computer right then. I usually write it down and log it later. I have cereal every morning to make it easier.
Comment by Charlotte Cushman — June 28, 2007 @ 2:55 pm
Just want to say that I LOVE the Beach! But the truth is, all diets “work.” It’s just really what you can stick to. We have really enjoyed the Beach. And I have tried just about every major diet out there (and lost weight on all of ‘em too.) South Beach is by far my favorite.
Comment by Brandi — June 28, 2007 @ 8:43 pm
Well…you know how I feel about the Beach! Are you still nursing, though? Cause if so, you need to go straight to phase 2.
Comment by blestwithsons — June 29, 2007 @ 4:50 am
I am so excited I am going to drive to AZ to see my sister in August. Her and her partner will be there for a wedding and being so close(4.5 hours) we could not pass up the opportunity to see one another. It has been 2 years since I last saw her and I cannot wait! This is a perfect motivation for me to push myself hard and really drop some pounds before we see her. The kids and I will be making the drive and it is going to be fabulous.
I love when there is something to give me a reason to chalenge myself. Good luck to you. You are gonna do great!
That’s cool Kellie!! You must be so excited to see your sis. I know I can’t wait to see my bro again - and it’s only been 6 months.
How’s Kaiya? (did I spell that right?)
Comment by blestwithsons — June 29, 2007 @ 4:51 am |Edit This
Hey, this is kinda cool… a diet plate.
I saw that on the news this morning!
Comment by Anne — June 26, 2007 @ 10:10 am
A couple of weeks ago someone did a ‘works for me wednesday’ which was all about splitting up your plate into different bits for different portion sizes. I guess this is the high-teck version!
http://overwhelmedwithjoy.blogspot.com/2007/06/wfmw-plate-method.html
That’s the post I was thinking of. I’m afraid I don’t know how to make nice links in comments, so I had to just post the whole thing!
Maybe I can personalize one of these myself at one of those paint-your-own pottery places?
Hmmm, a personlized plate. Now there’s a thought! I can imagine all sorts of naughtly, off-limits foods. Ahem, I mean good for you vegetables. Ha.
Debs, that WFMW article was interesting. It’s nice to see the visual. It’s much more helpful than just saying 50%, 25%, 25%. Thanks!
After not eating most of yesterday, because I was afraid if I ate anything my belly would start hurting again, it finally occurred to me what the problem most likely is. I was on antibiotics for like four weeks straight because I had an infected root canal and then a UTI. I think all that medicine killed off the good bacteria in my intestines. While at Sam’s Club yesterday, I saw this Activia yogurt that’s supposed to restore normal digestive function in 2 weeks or your money back. So I bought a case. It has sugar in it 
but I only have to eat one a day, so it’s not too big a deal. And if it will solve all that stomach pain, it’s worth it.
If I don’t see any difference in one week, I’m calling the doctor again. But hopefully this is it.
Oh Jana, praying that it will help. I know from personal experience that antibiotics can do weird things for your digestion, so I really hope you’ve got it sussed this time.
Jana,
That is cool that you figured that out! I suffer on antibiotics, too and take them as little as possible because of that. They tear up my insides very badly.
I am sure it will help but once you run out you need to know that you can eat plain non-flavored yogurt and it will do the same thing without the sugar. It is kind of a marketing ploy to say it has things that balance the enzymes because plain yogurt has been doing that for years. You can also take a dose of acidophilus every day (you can find this in the vitamin and health foods places in your area) and it is not very expensive either. I have suffered for YEARS with yeast and bacteria issues and the yogurt and acidophilus have done the trick for me.
Make a big double batch of triple chocolate brownies.
However, I’m not gonna eat a single one. Just had to get that one out there before Blest or anyone else hit me. In short, there’s a family at my church who are raising money for their daughter who is off to Africa (can’t remember which bit!) for three weeks and needed to raise the money to fund the trip. Last Saturday we had an auction of skills and things to help towards the fund. I offered an evening of babysitting and a batch of chocolate brownies. As there were two people that were bidding for the brownies at the end I’ve agreed to make each a batch for each of them. I get to do one of my favourite things, but I don’t have to feel obliged to eat any because they’re for someone else. Sounds like a plan to me
I’ll be impressed if you can report back that you didn’t even lick a spoon….
Comment by Anne — June 26, 2007 @ 8:43 am
Lucky somebody! Debs’ chocolate brownies are soooooooooooooo yummy.
I’ve just them in the oven. And to be honest, I didn’t lick the spoon. Now the reason for that is
a) I wanted to be able to tell you I hadn’t
and
b) the funny weather we’re having (quite muggy) has given me a headache, and when I have a headache I know that sugar would just make it worse, and I didn’t want to make it worse!
Instead I had fun dancing and jumping round the kitchen listening the the radio. Doing that makes even the washing up fun!
Oh, and talking of washing up, I’ve found that having a big bowl of hot soapy water ready means you can dump stuff in it straight away and that takes away the temptation. After all, who wants a mouthful of washing up water?!
Wow Debs! You have so much more self control than I do. What a great accomplishment!
Comment by Nikki — June 26, 2007 @ 10:13 am
I’ve still gotta get over the ‘cutting it up’ hurdle, and you can’t really use the throw it in the water get out for that one!
You can do it!!
Anyone else curious to see what this show is going to be like?
Yes, looks interesting!
Comment by Brandi — June 26, 2007 @ 6:38 am
This should be interesting. Shaq seems like a big kid himself, so I would be he will be really good with these children. I’m looking forward to seeing what its like.
Comment by Nikki — June 26, 2007 @ 7:04 am
It looks really interesting. You’ll have to report back about it for us Brits
I think it’s an interesting and well intentioned idea. I can’t get into the whole reality TV thing, though. Even for a good a cause as this. I think it would have been better for him to do the exact same thing…but keep it off television.
I have a daughter that struggles with weight. She’s not obese…she is just slightly on the overweight side. I cannot imagine letting my child participate. I would be afraid they’d be teased for life…especially since they show that one kid pooting on television! That bothered me. He’s gonna have to go back to school when this is done…
That’s just me though.
Good Morning everybody!! How ya doin?!!
Welcome to the last weigh in for June! This year is just flying by! I’m in a rather frivolous mood today (when am I not?). Let’s see… in today’s weigh-in, tell something silly, unusual, weird, or just slightly odd about yourself that we might not already know!
Now….
200/167.8/160
Up 1.8. Not too much of a surprise given the week I had, too many late nights, weird foods at odd times and just plain eating too much. Back on the wagon this week, which started well as I finally managed to go swimming before work. Hurrah! I’m definitely going to do that again.
Hmm, something slightly odd. You’d better ask Debs or Elly! I have synaesthesia: I see numbers, letters, words, days of the week, months with associated colours. I sort of see sound too, not like hallucinations, more as if the two senses - hearing and seeing - overlap slightly. Synaesthesia’s not that uncommon, especially in women, although the more extreme forms are (like people who taste words).
Well to start off I LOVE POLKA DOTS!!!!! This is an on going obsession that have been in my life since the 6th grade. Now they are back in stile and I’ve been too fat to go buy new clothes, so I am looking forward to rewarding myself with some cute polka dotted clothes!!!
Next, and a bit disappointing…
185/182/160 Down about 3. Hard to tell exactly on my scale. I was really shooting for in the 170s, but all I have been doing is exercising and not really changing my diet. I guess its time to work on that for better results. We are going to S.CA on the 4th and I am determined to drop at least 5 lbs by then! My hubbies family are all really thin and in shape. I was hopping to hit my pre pregnancy weight from our first child by then (175) but too late for that goal, so we will just go for 170s again.
Sorry for the long comment!
Don’t be discouraged Nikki, down 3 in a week is great. Keep at it.
Down about three and you’re disappointed?! C’mon now, lady! That’s an outstanding week - Rejoice!!
Comment by blestwithsons — June 25, 2007 @ 7:47 am |Edit This
210/161.8/150
I am down 2.2 this week! I still have days (like yesterday) when I’m doubled over in pain, so I’m going to have to go back to the doctor again. Or something.
Let’s see - something weird… I can say and sing the alphabet backwards.
212.8/132.4/135
down 1.4 and a new low! Woo Hoo!
Hmmm. Okay. Silly fact about me… I have a distressing habit lately of answering questions with “Uh-huh. Because I’m cool like that” Like at Barnes & Noble - “Do you have a membership card?” And I say…well - what I just told you I say.
Because I’m cool like that.
Comment by blestwithsons — June 25, 2007 @ 7:56 am |Edit This
OK, I am at 262. Which is down 1.4 from last week.
That’s 294/262/260 (my longterm short term goal! But I will get there one day, hopefully sooner rather than later!)
Strange fact about me - I bought a dress on Saturday. May not sound werid, until I tell you the last time I wore a dress was probably in my last but one year of primay school, so aged around 10. In my last year they changed the rules so that girls were allowed to wear trousers, so I did! I’ve worn skirts since then, but rarely. Anyway this dress is my outfit for my cousin’s wedding next weekend. And I will show you a picture once I can manage to load it up
143/128/120ish
down 1
Something odd about me–Knowing the end of a movie or book does not ruin it for me. In fact if it is a sad ending, I need to know the ending beforehand or I will be totally disappointed. Only my wonderful hubby, Bird, truly understands this about me. Everyone else, when I ask “is it a bad ending?” or “is she going to die?” Will answer, “I can’t tell you; it will ruin it for you.”
I stayed the same (134.8). I was down earlier in the week, but I was out of town this weekend at a wedding that involved a long car ride. So I’m actually very happy to have weighed-in the same today as last week.
Something odd or silly about me? Hmmm. I like to talk to animals. A lot. To the point where I’ve been caught howling back at dogs who howl in the night.
BEKKI! I think it’s so very, very cool that you are one of those special people. I’ve read a lot about synaesthesia and think that it is FASCINATING. How fun!!
Hee hee…here’s another one about me. I’m uber-particular about my coffee mugs. I have to drink my coffee from ceramic mugs (my parents prefer plastic thermal mugs - ugh!) and they must be ATTRACTIVE. I don’t like drinking coffee from an ugly mug! AND if the mug says COFFEE on it (I have three that do) then you can’t make hot tea in it. But the ones I have that say “Coffee Tea Cocoa” (these are Scrabble mugs with the words spelled out in tiles) - you can make tea in those.
And I just did!
Comment by blestwithsons — June 25, 2007 @ 9:23 am |Edit This
212/180/175 -2!! I’m putting short term goals instead of my final. I need this short term stuff right now.
Brandi, I’m with you! I completely understand. I typically read the end of a book first just to know how it ends and then I want to know how it got to that end.
Blest, I am a mug snob too! Certain cups and saucers are too dainty for anything but tea, certain cups, saucers and mugs are to heavy for anything but good ole strong coffee and certain are perfect for coffee or a heavier tea.
Something quirky about myself?…I can’t stand my name being spelled with a “mmy”, pb&j must be eaten with the j on top, I’m a deoderant (sp) freak! (ask my husband, I always have no less than 3 on hand and always put some on before bed)…I shall not divulge more for fear of ruining my image (as if I had one!)
147/131/130 No change.
Blest, it’s a proven fact that coffee does taste better in ceramic. It has to do with the oils in the coffee that give it flavor.
Something weird or funny or silly… Hmmmm… I can’t think of anything. I guess I must be perfectly normal. Ha! How about this - I am constantly straightening things. Even at the checkout aisle of grocery stores. I think it’s from too many years in retail!
I want Anita to come to my house!!!! It could use some good straightening!!!
Sorry I didn’t check in last week. I am down 1 lb from the week before. I was up one last week. So my official weigh-in is 164.5! Yipee! I was so excited. I stayed on plan last week. So far so good this week.
Weird thing about me. I like to make up songs and sing them to my children. They usually involve something gross. char
Comment by Charlotte Cushman — June 25, 2007 @ 10:31 am |Edit This
Char, my love, you need to get Take Me Out of the Bathtub - book of silly songs. The boys LUV it.
Y’know…we are seriously overdo for a phone chat. Zap me your number, will ya. Oh wait… Are the last four 9852? I think it’s coming back to me!
Comment by blestwithsons — June 25, 2007 @ 10:45 am |Edit This
216/191/145
No change. I’m about to hit Phase one I think. I had thought about it before and decided not to but I think I need the jolt! I did make it back to the gym this week.
So many weird things about me…I talk to myself, or the things around me. I’ve had a conversation with socks before. I have a hard time telling my dreams from reality. I dream things and think they really happened. I love rolls dipped in A1…of course, that’s taboo now!
Down to 174 from 176 on June 14th. Have been on vacation ever since then, so I am really happy with 2 lb. loss in 10 days.
Weird or odd: hmm, this could be fun!
I wore a straw hat at the beach—feeling weird and odd, but didn’t care what others thought—I’m on vacation, right? No one knows me!!
Yay Katie! And welcome!
Comment by blestwithsons — June 25, 2007 @ 11:40 am |Edit This
126/116/110 no change from last week (or the week previous - whenever I weighed in last!)
One weird thing… hmmm… only one!
I’ve had my nose pierced - twice!
No change for me. I was good when I was at home last week, but snacked a ton while at VBS!
I had decided to start SB Phase 1 today (and even took a salad to a picnic at the park with Bethany and her kids) but the kids and I had just had a stinky morning and we stopped at Sonic and got ice cream on the way home! Not phase 1 (or two or three) but it really improved the mood at my house!
Ok, but now that the ice cream is gone, I’m back on Phase one for the next week
220/177.4/175
Down 1.
Something unusual about me?
I eat apple cores. Will that do? Its too late at night and I can’t think properly. Debs says I have to add that I eat other people’s apple cores (husband and children only).
Ooh, I forgot…wierd things…hmmm…you already know about my garbage disposal phobia from my bio…oh, I’m car accident prone! I have been rear ended like 7 times. And most of those while stopped at a light or sign, so it’s not my driving!
Bekki, I think synaesthesia is fascinating, too! Do you see music?
198/182/140 - 1 down.
You guys are so interesting! And I mean that in a good way - so fun. One thing weird about me is I count everything - clouds, seconds at red lights, blades of grass, cracks in the sidewalk. Then I recount to check my first count.
1-2-3, 3 pounds down, ah-hah-hah-ha!
231.5/194/160
Up 1 pound. Yikes! I’m backsliding here! I ate like a freaking PIG this past week so it’s no surprise.
I need to have a Come To Jesus time about this.
Unusual fact: I’m a total homebody. Brandi and the kids are the only reason I ever venture out into the world. If I had my druthers, I’d stay holed up in my house and never do anything socially. When the family is out of town or whatever I usually spend ALL of my time in the house. It’s like pulling teeth to even go over to my brother’s house to watch a football game. The funny thing is, when I do force myself to be social, I usually enjoy it.
Oh, by the way, you are all absolute weirdos!
207.5/162/120ish
-1.5
Something weird about me. My #3 friend on myspace is my best friend’s talking cat!
Gina, I’d say that’s weird, but I know a talking cat, too. We’re really good friends. Just ask Brandi!
Nikki - where’s your house? Is it some place fun and I could call it a vacation?
Bird,
Does your cat friend have his or her own blog??
Meow.
253.2 up FOUR. Strange, because I thought I was doing better. I’m sick of losing the same 3-4 lbs over and over again.
Today I am not able to think of something weird. I’m always a bit off though. I’ll think of something later.
Anita-
Hmmm, some come here to vacation. Its in the Sierra Foothills of northeren California. We are 1 hour from Sacramento and 1 1/2 hour from Lake Tahoe. But no fun for you, you’re cleaning my house!!!!!
Ok, I have question…
Does anyone else have the problem I am having???????? When I weigh myself in the am and then again the next day or later in the day, it changes. Now I feel like I’m not really losing anything. I’m back up 2 lbs or so now. What is up? I was good yesterday so I know that isn’t the problem. I’m feeling a bit frustrated and a little down about the whole thing. Maybe I need a different scale.
Nikki,
I actually weigh myself daily — always at the same time (right before getting out of bed, after using the restroom, before doing anything else, and with no clothes on). I easily fluctuate 1 pound a day. I personally like weighing myself daily because (to me) it takes significantly less pressure off the Monday weigh-in’s. If I was down on Sunday but up on Monday, I know that I’ll most likely be down again by Tuesday or Wednesday. But if I notice myself trending slowly upwards for 2 weeks straight, then I know it’s time to make changes. If you are someone who has never dealt with any sort of eating disorder and who thinks that daily weighing would be good, I’d recommend trying it (at the same time daily) for 30 days. However, if you know yourself and know that you may have eating-disorder obsessive tendencies, you might want to just weigh-in on Mondays and only Mondays. You know yourself.
My next question is, do you have a digital scale or an analog (the arm that swings around) one? I might recommend getting a digital one. I have the Tanita scale from Bed, Bath and Beyond (yay for 20% off coupons — if you need one, I can mail it to you, I have a billion) that is digital and measures body fat% also — and I love it. Hope that helps. If you have any more questions, my email is jenniferannecoyne [at] hotmail.com
*whoops — I weigh myself right after getting out of bed!! not before… sheesh.
Tee hee. And there I was imagining a clever in-bed weighing system. Anyway.
I ALWAYS find I weigh less on Tuesday morning than on Monday morning. I think it’s the difference between my water consumption at the weekend and during the week and the effect that has on my digestive system. I’m trying to combat it by drinking more at the weekend and trying to stay in my eating routine, but it doesn’t always work.
We all fluctuate during the day, during the week, during those times of the month. It’s the long-term trends that count.
I weigh most at the end of the day, because I especially seem to drink a lot in the evenings and once I’m home from work. It doesn’t matter if you’re needing to go to the loo all the time so much if you’re at home than if you’re stuck in a classroom with 30 kids! I do drink lots at school too, in case anyone’s concerned, I just drink more in the evening. And it’s exciting seeing it all come off again by the time you weigh ‘empty’ the next morning! Hmmm, anyway, before I say too much maybe I’d better stop talking.
I think what I was trying to say before I got rather sidetracked was, Nikki, yes absolutely. I can weigh like 4 pounds heavier later in the day than I did in the morning. However I think so long as there’s a general downward trend in the weekly weigh-ins i don’t worry too much. Ok, so I haven’t really had a general tend downwards for a while, but that’s more down to me cheating than anything else!
Nikki,
Also, remember — to not retain water, we need to drink more, not less.
It’s normal to weigh more in the evening than in the morning. Getting up first thing in the morning, we have essentially fasted all night long, so our weight will be less. I also weigh first thing in the morning, but not every day… more like 2 or 3 times during the week to check that I’m not going to have any huge surprises on Mondays.
My goodness ladies thanks for all the insight! I do want to go get a digital scale! And my only obsessive tendencies are eating too much, not too little. Thank you all for all the advice.
On your mark …
If you’re still on the original plan, you should be running 24 minutes/ walking 6 minutes, plus a 5 minute warm-up and cool-down. The fun starts next week when we are challenged to run all of 15 minutes straight! I’m scared to death and excited at the same time! I suspect that many of us at this point are at many different places in our exercise regime and stamina. But what ever it is, its gotta be better than nothing.
I just have to take a minute to applaud Anne. She has been such an encouragement to me, as I am sure she has been for you. I am amazed how well she remembers so many of our goals and struggles and encourages and challenges us through them. I am so grateful that she dared me to do this. I’m no athlete anymore, but I can see a glimpse of my former self not so far away. Thanks, Anne!
I’m not so good with the details of your journey as Anne, but I will try to encourage and challenge ‘til her return to full participation from California. Please let us know how you are doing on the current plan, and how it differs from the “official” program. What’s working for you or not working for you? I can’t wait to hear about it!
I’m learning that baby steps still take me somewhere!
Just so’s ya know, I am up to running about 24 minutes 3x’s a week. And before you get too excited for me, I run 30 seconds at a time! Since running is a little tough on my knees and hips just yet, I go to Curves. If you haven’t been, it’s a circuit system alternating strength machines and cardio stations. You move to a new station every 30 seconds. I run as hard as I can in place, so each time around the circuit is 6 minutes. I consistently do 4 - 5 rounds.
But I can run at least 6 minutes straight, and I can run to and from the bustop for a forgotten backback without getting out of breath! Yea!
Ok, so it looks like everybody is pretty busy right now (me included) because noone’s posted anything much for the last couple of days.
Now I know there doesn’t tend to be so much going on round here at the weekend, but just thought I’d encourage you all to wave as you pass by. By which I mean take a couple of seconds to check in and say hi.
If you’ve got time let us know what you’ve been up to, and how things are going. Otherwise just say ‘hello’ so that we can know that you’re still alive!
Just to start the ball rolling I thought I should comment on my own post!
I’m doing ok. Things seem to have been quite busy the last couple of weeks. At school all the classes have been learning dances in preparation for a fun day next Friday. I’ve had some interesting exercise sessions this week joining in some of the practices!
My cousin is getting married next weekend, so tomorrow I have to go shopping for an outfit - My last summer’s ‘wedding outfit’ has been given away already as the skirt literally fell off me when I put it on. Hurrah! Although that does kind of put the pressure on to get something tomorrow!
Think I’d better stop there, as the comment is already longer than the original post
I am feeling pretty good, although actually today was a bad day stomach-pain-wise. Things have been insane here since last month - my husband was working until 8 or later every night (he goes in at 7 a.m. or so), and this past week he actually worked for 34 hours straight one day (well, I guess that would be more than one day, wouldn’t it?). We had our 15th wedding anniversary, but didn’t celebrate cause he was just too tired! Um, let’s see, what else? I think that’s it. Wait, no, um, maybe I need a post of my own!
I am experiencing the Western Washington Quilt Shop Hop. http://www.westernwashingtonquiltshophop.com/ Life will return to it’s normal chaos on Monday. Hope everyone is doing well.
Hi all… I just returned from the emergency room with a very sick 5 year old. She is has a major stomach infection and possible appendacidis(sp?) We spent 5 hours there and still don’t know much more than when we went. Other than that life has been crazy and fun. Prayers for Kaiya Rose would be appreciated.
Comment by Kellie — June 22, 2007 @ 8:46 pm
Hello.
Hi there! I wasn’t around much last week because work was crazy. I’ve been keeping up with everyones posts and comments, but just haven’t done many comments of my own. I spent all day Saturday scrapbooking, from noon to midnight. So today, Sunday, will be catching up with stuff around the house, errands, Church and getting ready for this next week.
Hope everyone’s having a good weekend!
Comment by Cristina — June 24, 2007 @ 5:42 am
Hello! I had a super busy week last week. Part fun, part frantic essay writing.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Comment by Nikki — June 29, 2007 @ 8:39 am
That is WONDERFUL news, Jana! I am so glad you shared it with us regardless of the day of the week!!
Comment by Brandi — June 29, 2007 @ 8:50 am
YAY! That’s fantastic Jana
Comment by Debs — June 29, 2007 @ 8:50 am
yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment by Katie — June 29, 2007 @ 9:20 am
That’s awesome! How exciting!
Comment by Cristina — June 29, 2007 @ 7:53 pm
WOO HOO!!!
Comment by blestwithsons — June 30, 2007 @ 11:07 am