(I thought I’d stick this up as it’s 6.30pm here, and blest hasn’t put one up yet. But blest, I’m not trying to steal your job, so.. I have no idea how that sentence was going to end, I got distracted, but yeah, um, weigh in!)
Well, whatever the scales are saying today, it’s time to turn up, check in, and look forward to another new and exciting week.
So what did your scale say today?
186. Thats down 1 lb on last week, despite my birthday cheese & wine & cake (and the lure of the chocolate buttons).
So…Yay!
Great job Julie! My birthday week wasn’t so productive!
I am up 2..141 this week. Too much birthday food!! Traveling is also making it hard. I feel like I am choosing the right foods, but the scales don’t reflect.
I’m flying out again today, but when I get back I am going to HAVE to go back to phase 1 again for a week or so.
Have a great week!
Yay Julie!
So this week you’ll be able to do even better without all those distractions 
125
Down 1.5 and 2 pounds of vacation weight left to lose 
Yay Brandi. Why is it that it’s so much quicker to put it on than take it off?! We’ll get there, though. Eventually…
Christy F, does sound like life’s been pretty manic recently. Don’t give up, you’ll get there.
My scale is saying the same thing as last week. But today was the first time I’ve been able to get to the club and exercise in 2 weeks. I’m hoping that the rest of the month will be better.
Scale this morning said 162.4 which is up from my lowest so far but down from the last weigh in i believe. This will be my first week on Phase one of south beach so i guess we’ll see what the next brings.
Not weighing in still.
Still alive, but very tired and achey. Life feels very surreal and dreamlike. Maybe I’ve got a temperature?
Good work ladies, keep it up.
Down 2. Hot dog!…not litterally mind you
Okay, I hate to admit it.
I weigh 199.5. Which is probably 10 up from my lowest (around this time last year) but 10 lower than I was two weeks ago!! I pretty much maintained from May to December but in January started putting on! And boy was I surprised when I got on the scales.
So I’m back to it! 
I stayed the same this past week. Kind of bummed that I didn’t go down but I guess I had too many splurges this past weekend. No more splurging…I need to keep on losing so that I have a chance at that biggest loser competition at the gym.
No idea what your comment meant Tami. Are you a hot dog or do you have a hot dog? Its really cold here after the heat wave of a just over a week ago.
I was up 1 which is up 3 in the last 3 weeks. I was 167.2 whcih is still under goal but think I had better take this trend in hand. I think lack of exercise is not helping and also making big decisions this week. Still very tired. I think i am relieved I have resigned from the afternoon job (wrote the formal letter today) but there are still lots of adjustments to make over the next few months.
Bekki is very down so prayers are appreciated. At least she is still signing in here but I know she is afraid to weigh in and depressed about the weight she seems to be putting back on - the trousers don’t fit. Add in no money and no energy and its a vicious circle. Thanks for all your support. Well done Julie, Brandi Stephine and Tami. ChristyF and Anita just hang in there. where are the rest of you?
Well done Bethany who sneaked in while I was wrting my comment. Christina just get right back on track you can do it.
O just to add the same scales which were going crazy on Debs gave me the same answer 3 times in a row so I went with it. Don’t understand!
148.8, still within my goal range. Exercise has been sketchy recently because of pain and nausea from gall stones. I’m consulting with a surgeon next Tuesday, so we’ll see what happens.
Elly, hot dog is just an expression of excitement. I don’t know. I’ve done it since high school and now that my kids watch Mickey Mouse club house occasionally I hear it there. “Hot dog hot dog hot diggity dog!”.
*waves at everybody!*
Comment by blestwithsons — May 19, 2008 @ 5:09 pm |Edit This
Hi all! I’m not officially weighing in. I know I’m up a couple but my scales were also giving me funky readings w/ a 5 lb range. But besides that, things just got majorly stressful and crazy for me today and I don’t think I could handle officially weighing in and the self deprecation that will ensue shortly thereafter.
We love you boo.
big big big hugs from me to you
Yesterday morning I weighed myself and I was 209.2.
Today my scales told me that I was somewhere between 213 and 201. Seriously, every single time I got on them, they gave me different number.
I will weigh myself again tomorrow and see if they’ll behave then.
My scales do that to me daily! It makes me crazy. I’ve learned to only get on it at one time every day and go with the flow or I’ll get frustrated.
I just hate that!
On mine, it depends whether I lean forward a little, or back a little. It’s so annoying.
Just thinking of all the words that rhyme with Weigh that I have not yet used in a title…. 
It’s that day again! Time to report and tell us how you’re doing and all that happy jazz! And if you’ve got more words that rhyme with Weigh - bring ‘em on!!
NO CHANGE this week….
Debs, keep your chin up. Things will get better. Praying for you!
161.6 - First weigh in .
Still not weighing in. I’m very tired today. There’s an update on my blog.
ARGH!! up 2.6
eating needs improvment. exercise was pretty good. I want to sit down and cry. It’s like the same vicious cycle every time i turn around. down ten pounds then dont budge or gain. soemthing’s got to give! very frustrated.
hugs Debs and Bekki!
Olé!
Hay?
Lay?
Say?
May?
Duvet?
“Hey, it’s May and time to Weigh! Say, pull away that duvet and lay your #s on your lovelay friends!”
I was an English major, ok, NOT a poetry major!
Ok, enough stalling. I’ve been a very bad girl but was still surprised that I was only up about 3 from two weeks ago (when I last weighed). So here it is: 222. Yuck! I’ve been so stressed and busy and stuffing my face with anything I could find! And this morning was no exception. *sigh*
I’m just surviving at the moment, I’m afraid. Doing what I can to keep my head above water. Hopefully that will change soon and I will make some better food choices. Prayers are much appreciated.
Morning! Oh no DebbieBoo…it’s almost the end of the school year…I hope that brings some relief your way! I’ll keep you in my prayers. Bekki and Debs, you too…praying for you and sending hugs your way. Christy and Stephine…it’s a new week…back on track.
I’m down 2.4, so that puts me at 196.8
I was up slightly last week due to bloating and some bad food choices, but I’m back down this week and 1lb less than my lowest. So, I’ll take it.
My goal for this week…plenty of water, exercise, on track with my eating and some good sleep. I’ve noticed that when I’m tired and lacking sleep, I give in to more snacking…so, I don’t think I’ve been getting enough sleep lately, so I need to work on that…get to bed a little earlier!!!
I hope that next week I can see 195.
Up 5. All over the weekend. Yep…nuff said.
neigh
sleigh
how about the French alphabet. I can’t spell them but b is like beigh, c is ceigh, d=deigh…and so on.
Bay of Biscay
Love you Tami. Don’t give up hope.
Oh, and in response to what you said in your email - most places (and including Oxford, Cambridge and Durham) you have to do at least a year of more study to get your Masters. It’s just that Cam, Ox, and Durham have this bizarre extra thing that you get 6 or 7 years after you start your BA. It’s just one of those weird things that came about somewhen back in the day, and the tradition lives on.
To get a BA it’s usually 3 years.
My sister HP is doing a 4 year course at uni, and at the end of it she’ll have an MA. Everywhere is slightly different in how they do things.
That will either help, or confuse you even more.
No confusion. Just interesting
Actually I’ll get an MMath just to confuse you. It’s roughly the same, it just tells you the subject!!
Comment #2 just got approved. (bad moderator!)
WELCOME Erica!!!! 
Comment by blestwithsons — May 12, 2008 @ 12:24 pm |Edit This
Welcome Erica
HP, WHATEVER!
(big breath…) 126.5
Yes, 4 days of eating whatever I wanted (Birdie and I went on a trip and left the diet at home for the first time) and I put on six pounds…unfortunately I only lost 2 of those this week. The first 2 days we were pretty good, but then it was like, “better eat this and this and this because when we get home we are back to eating right again.” And boy was I miserable for 3 days!!! I learned my lesson, that’s for sure! I still will deviate one food/meal at a time once in a while with the Lord’s leading, but I have learned that I always need to be on guard.
I am trying to find the balance between not obsessing over food and giving into gluttony and not obsessing over the gain and criticizing my body. By His grace, I believe I am getting there!
Hopefully next week I will be much closer to goal
Brandi, you can do it.
And give bird a kick in the butt from me
(you can follow it with a hug!)
170/159.5/120 Mexican food last night. Lots of cheese. Not core.
Welcome Erica!
:) char
Comment by Charlotte Cushman — May 12, 2008 @ 2:37 pm |Edit This
spay, flay - not terribly helpful perhaps. You have all pinched the ones I could think of.
stay, slay, fey, Fay, jay (bird)
I like your little poem Debbie Boo
Ok weighing in at 166.2 not panicking but up 2 from my lowest of 2 weeks ago. I think I am like Brandi, have to keep up my vigilance. Yoou cna do it Brandi so don’t despair.
Prayers for Debs and Bekki much appreciated. This mama worries (don’t we all, mothers I mean)
DebbieBoo you can survive the end of school . School is pulling me down at the moment too, it just seems never ending and its too hot and the kids are too familiar with me and apt to try it on etc. I need to rethink for September because life is just too busy so prayers would be appreciated as to which bits should go. I work in 2 schools and for a voluntaray organisation as well as church and family responsibilites although my kids are somewhat grown up now.
Well done for everyone with the triumphas and the not so good. We can do it. Weigh to go.
I believe my lovely wife outed us on our weekend of indulgence. I gained 6 pounds that weekend too. Yes, I felt like crap for about two days after that as well.
So here’s my weigh in: 179. Down 4 from last weekend. So I need to lose 2 more to get rid of the 6 I gained.
What happenend to the picture by the way? Its always a goo dway to locate the weigh in post
187 Down 2 lbs. (I wasn’t sure where to put it, so I’d put it on a comment to debs’ posting. :s Sorry. I’ll get it right eventually.)
Not doing too well today. Already had birthday cake for lunch. (7 out of 10 of my ‘units’ gone already) Still got cheese & wine at homegroup tonight! Still, you’re only 50 once.
148
I think that’s up from when I last weighed in. Not sure.
Julie, doesn’t really matter that you weighed in on the other post.
Enjoy your day today, and start afresh tomorrow!
I decided that this morning I needed the shame, followed hopefully by some encouragement, of a personal weigh-in to get me back on track.
This morning I weighed 212.8. That’s up 6.8lb in the lasdt week.That is NOT good.
So i’m on phases one for the next little while. And I’ll be blogging on my weight loss blog (in the blogroll labelled Debs food pics) to keep myself accountable. I may even go back to taking pics of everything I eat. Please don’t whonk me, cos that’ll just make me cry, just be nice and friendly and help me get back on track.
Debs, I’m sure a lot of this is lack of sleep and the meds you’re taking and water retention and all that good stuff. Good for you for doing something about it and getting back on track and going on phase 1. You can do it! You rock!
Love ya!
Is this where I’m supposed to weigh in?
187 - That’s down 2 lbs this week.
Debs, - Sometimes life just chugs along, and we all struggle more or less successfully with our weight. We all benefit from your encouragement. Other times, for whatever reason, life is all too much. I think it’s perfectly reasonable for our goals to change at those times. Set realistic targets so you don’t get discouraged. (I’m not talking about weight-loss here, just daily targets.) Things like: Get dressed before 9.30 am (or whatever); Tackle ONE job on my ‘to do’ list; Dring minimum of ONE pint of water; Go to bed before 11pm; etc, etc. Don’t set too many targets, or you might set yourself up to fail. When I follow this advice, I always feel more positively about myself, as I usually exceed my goals. (I might drink 2 pints, and do 2 simple ‘to do’ tasks.)
Even if you can’t manage simple goals…set more manageable ones, and remember: There is now NO CONDEMNATION for those who are in Christ.
We are all really proud of all you’ve done, weight-wise, and you can bet God is proud of His little Princess too. Once life takes an up-turn, you can get back on track with the weight-loss, and start whupping (?) us. (Is that right? I’ve not been Debs-whupped yet.)
I’m praying for you….keep breathing!
Amen Julie! There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. Hang in there Debs!
I’m not doing too well either. 133/134. And my goal was 130. Too much inlaw family emotional stuff. I need to start doing something that will help me cope better.
Well done Julie, slow and steady is good.
Do’nt push yourself too much Anita, cos you’ve got lots going on in life at the moment.
Thanks all of you for the encouragment.
Debs, we have all had those weeks. I am so proud of you for talling us all. You are going through a lot right now, don’t be too hard on yourself. If you do phase 1 this week you will lose it all in a week too. Its so ok! Hang in there sista!
Debs,
It’s okay! You are an amazing and inspirational person even when I don’t think you’re meaning to be. Do you know that? Just coming on here this last week and writing what you have and then posting this post inspires us to be real. To be honest (no matter how much we might not want to look at the scale or whatever) with ourselves.
We love you!
Aw, guys, you’re gonna make me cry again..!
Debs, I didn’t weigh in last week because I was on trip with my Bird-man. We did not diet. We were good the first couple of days, but then…well I ended up gaining 6 pounds and I still have 4 of them one week later. So, hope it makes you feel a little better knowing you’re not alone. We’ll lose it together!
You are a great gal
Hey guys… Deb - I love you.
Comment by Charlotte Cushman — May 12, 2008 @ 2:34 pm |Edit This
Debs, - Where was that post where we all guessed what you were going to do last weekend? I can’t find it now.
Ok, so blest’s internet is being squirly, I can’t get the weigh-in picture to appear on this post, but all the same, It’s Monday, and it’s time to weigh-in.
Come on ladies, and bird, gimme what you’ve got. And while you’re at it, what are you looking forward to/experiencing already, in your new and improved lighter life?
I am at 206 exactly today. That’s down 3.6 from last week.
I can’t wait to start seeing the 100s, cos I’m sure that won’t be far away
I just love the way I have so much more energy. And that I can buy regular clothes. I am looking forward to the day where I can look at a photograph of myself with other people and see that I’m the same size as them (well, obviously I’m bound to be taller than they are, but width-wise!) I know it’s not too far away.
My internet is better - but the site is pretty squirrelly too! I emailed our tech guru (my brother), hopefully he’ll fix it for us!
165.6 that’s 1.4 up but that’s ok
just means I am staying around where i should be.
hey Debs, the 100’s not far away that is really exciting.
And an early weigh in for me cos its a bank holiday here which means a day off.
And what am i enjoying - its got to be the clothes. i love being this size.
170/159/120
Hey I am going down again! hurray! char
Comment by Charlotte Cushman — May 5, 2008 @ 9:10 am |Edit This
133. Ooops. PMS. Emotional eating. Crazy family stuff. It’s got to get better soon.
I’m at 199.2 today, that’s up 1.4. I’m not too worried about it though because I was out of town this weekend so I didn’t get as much exercise in, made some unhealthy food choices plus it’s that time of the month. So, next week, back on track.
171/161.0/155
up 1.8.
Not sure how much is water and not sure how much is lots of exercise but poor eating. I’ve been waking up with a lot of sweeling in my feet and legs. I’m getting plenty of fluids so I’m watching my salt intake this week.
I’m enjoying more energy. I love actually feeling like playing with my kids. i’ve never been one to really want to play and it’s nice
189. That’s down 2 lbs on last Monday. Thanks for the support and encouragement, Debs.
Not weighing in again.
Today I’ve been enjoying the sunshine. I cycled to Grantchester and lounged about on the river bank with some friends. I’m now feeling very tired, but at least I’ve got a reason to be tired. I like the sunshine, I’m definitely in a better mood when I get to go outside and enjoy the warm spring air.
Char, good to see you’re going down again
Anita, sounds like it’s all a bit hectic for you at the moment. Praying things are better for you this week.
Christina, get your butt into gear right now
Stephine, I’d recommend upping the fluids even more, and see how you go.
Julie, good to see you here. Well done
Bekki, I’m glad you’ve had a good day.
No worries Deb…I got my booty in gear early this morning. I did about 45minutes of weights/abs and a 1 hour spin class. And my eating is back on track too. It’s going to be a GOOOOD week!
By the way, even though I was out of town, on Saturday I paid a visit to the fitness center at the hotel and did a 30min walk/job and about 15min weights.
Christina, one day I am so gonna meet you in person, and it’ll be so fun. But in the meantime, keep up the good work!
Up 2 
Frustrating.. Back on Phase 1 this morning….
Don’t give up Christy F, you can do it.
I am checking in late here! One of those “the phone won’t stop ringing!” days.
So I’m down to 193 which is good because last Tuesday I saw 196.???
I definitely need some encouragement this week though. I’m excited about some changes I’m seeing in my mind set and desires. I’m also excited about the energy that I’ve had because of some changes (I’ll go into more detail in the future). The whole thing is is that Satan knows that there has been some SERIOUS changes going on in my mind and heart. Low and behold I got a phone call from my Mom this morning and she, my brother and my nephew are all coming down on Wednesday and leaving sometime Friday afternoon. We don’t get along. At all. They have very different lives than me. So, I need enouragement to keep going. Encouragement to not allow them or rather Satan to gain a foothold again.
Praying for you Tami.
big hugs xx
Debs how tall are you again? I forget? Well I have been REALLY bad this week. So I am up 3….Yeah, I know.
Nikki, I’m 6 feet tall. So I’m not sure exactly how much more I need ro lose, but at least another 25 or 30lb, and maybe more.
IO
Nikki you CAN do this. Maybe sit down and journal a little bit some of the reasons you want to lose this weight. Is it to have more energy? To be healthier and fitter? What are your personal dreams? If you have those things at the front of your mind, you may find it easier to stay on track.
Actually,I think I might write a post about this tomorrow. In the meantime, I’m sending you lots of big hugs
Thanks Debs. Journaling is a really good idea really. I never thought about that. I am not sure what my problem is, but I think its a God issue. Like I refuse to let Him be my source of comfort, so I seek food. Its so lame!!!!!
You are one tall lady! That is so cool though! I am on a taller side, but you have 4 inches on me! I didn’t realise you are getting so close to your goal weight. Even if you don’t know what that is.
134. Blech. Up 4 since getting back from vacation in March. But, yesterday was the first in a couple of weeks that felt like I ate good. It’s been tough lately. I experimented with a black bean and rice salad and we ate veggies with it and it was good.
Brandi has been doing a 21 day challenge and I’ve decided that one of the things that does me in is feeling like I need a snack about an hour before I go to bed. So… I’m going to make it a goal to quit snacking after dinner.
Comment by Anita — May 26, 2008 @ 7:07 am |Edit This
161.2
that’s down 1.2 even falling off the wagon over the weekend. I’m back on track this morning and i’m going to stay that way!!!
Comment by Stephine — May 26, 2008 @ 8:16 am |Edit This
I’m at 195 this morning. That’s down 1.8 from last week.
Comment by Cristina — May 26, 2008 @ 9:20 am |Edit This
193.4 -3.6 pounds
I’m looking forward to seeing 190!
Comment by Tami — May 26, 2008 @ 9:52 am |Edit This
139.. Down 2 from last Monday.
Comment by ChristyF — May 26, 2008 @ 10:59 am |Edit This
Yay Stephine
(and Christina, Tami and Christy F too)
Anita, sounds like you’re making plans to move things in the right direction.
Comment by Debs — May 26, 2008 @ 11:51 am |Edit This
This morning I weighed 212.8.
That’s up from my last official weigh in, but down from what i has been this week.
Comment by Debs — May 26, 2008 @ 11:52 am |Edit This
124.5
I have had a great week! I am trying to wean off of dieting and listen to the Lord (mainly hunger/fullness) for when to eat. I am still 90% SB, but occasionally I have chips, raisins, corn, etc. It has been really good for me because it seems the only way for me to not be consumed with dieting all of the time. I mean, when I actually needed to lose weight, that was one thing, but I am happy with my size now and so is the only man in the world that I am looking to impress
I have to admit that part of me is really disappointed that I am above my original goal of 120. Then the logical side of me knows that IT”S JUST A STUPID NUMBER! I know I have put on muscle with running and using hand weights. I have also changed the time of day I weigh (and I am only weighing on Mondays now.) And my clothes fit the same. So, by the grace of God, my thinking is changing for the better and I finally feel like I am moving on from dieting to maintaining.
Comment by Brandi — May 26, 2008 @ 1:05 pm |Edit This
177. Up 1. That’s a bummer, but it’s better than being 231.5, which is where I started.
Comment by Bird — May 26, 2008 @ 4:11 pm |Edit This
Er. 198
That’s .5 down from last week. I only started working out again (except for softball practice which is really NOT very intense) for the last three days. And I’m exhausted from working out, but have enjoyed it very much.
Maybe next week. This weight sure comes off slower than it went on!
Comment by Bethany — May 26, 2008 @ 5:04 pm |Edit This
Where’s everyone else this week?! I guess we might get a few more people weighing in today after the holiday.
Comment by Debs — May 26, 2008 @ 10:19 pm |Edit This
183. That’s down 3 lbs. Not been a good holiday weekend though, so don’t know what next week will bring.
Comment by Julie — May 27, 2008 @ 1:15 am |Edit This
Julie, jump right back on the wagon straight away, and this week’ll be great
Comment by Debs — May 27, 2008 @ 9:20 am |Edit This
Had intentions to, but a friend invited me out for a meal (tonight), to celebrate our birthdays. Not sure how that will go. I find it harder to stay ‘on the wagon’ when I don’t actually know the fat units, and have to guess. I think, “Well, I might be over by 3, so I may as well eat 7 more!”
Comment by Julie — May 28, 2008 @ 2:20 am |Edit This