And we don’t like them either, My precious!! 
Good morning and welcome to the last weigh-in for the month of June!!! 2008 is almost half over, and we’re coming up on our two year anniversary here at OWOA! Time… man it flies like… like…like a thing with wings, eh?
So how are you doing? How was your weekend? What are your favorite healthy foods to gnosh on right now? Trying any new recipes soon??
And oh yeah….
Roll up roll up, this IS the place to weigh today
I was at 213.4 this morning
That’s down from 217 last week. I haven’t been particularly good or bad, I think it’s just that the side effects from the meds are beginning to settle down a bit.
Hi Debs! That’s great! Woo hoo!
I’m not looking forward to weigh in today. 
I’ll weigh in after my exercise this morning.
Chin up Cristina, this is a new week and a new start. You can do it.
200/186.2/180 (stg)
Up 1.2 from 2 weeks ago. I haven’t been particularly trying hard to be good, so that’s not a surprise. I’m feeling better mentally, though still quite tired. I’m going to try a bit harder to eat well.
Still somewhere between 129-130…
134. No change. I’m trying to get a new perspective. You guys are all doing great! Keep it up! Weight loss or not, you all are encouraging me by not giving up. Thanks.
Christina, what time did u wake up??? I know you’re in Central Time here in TX like me!
Well I’m down about a pound and a half. Not for sure cause the scale gave me every even # between 222 and 223.4. But I’m down, so that’s a step in the right direction. And that’s even w/ me not being overly strict w/ myself, so that just shows ya how much junk i was eating!
oh, and i’m also weighing in two weeks in a row and that’s also an improvement for me!
Hi DebbieBoo! I was up at 5:30. Actually that’s late for me, I’m usually up at 4:30 but on Monday’s I work from home and I don’t work out until I drop my daughter off at school, so I get an extra hour. 
Good to see you here 2 weeks in a row!
And I loved your pic with the mask!
I’m at 191.6 today. I’ll take it…I’ve been out of town 2 weekends in a row.
On 6/12, I had my final weigh in for the biggest loser competition at the gym and I weighed in at 189.5. So I’m up 2lbs from that. I’ll be working on shedding that this week.
By the way, I came in at #6 out of 42 in the competition!
Woo-hoo Cristina, that’s awesome. Well done you on the competition.
I’m sure you’ll get that 2lb off soon.
Just stay away from the cookie dough 
Boo, good to see you 
181. That’s up 1. Oops.
down 1…finally broke through 137..
168/136/125
Thanks Debs..for posting my comment….I was up by 5:00 this morning to feed the baby, but alas…no scale….when I logged in this afternoon to see if my comment had been posted, I literally rushed over to my mother’s house to weigh myself, which to my dismay, was locked!! Soooooo…no weight, although I do feel pretty much the same…HEAVY! I am going to wait for my baby’s next feeding to go out and buy a scale (My goal for the day!!:))It’s right after his feedings when I feel the most comfortable going anywhere…At least I know he has been changed, fed, and burped….plus he usually falls asleep right after…which should make for a better shopping experience!
Still no change. Better then gain I guess. I just really need to get back on track. I’m doing better then I was but I’m waaaaay off from plan. idk. a new week and so far today i’m doing well.
168.6 UP ABOUT 3
Sorry caps lock on by mistake
Not panicking too much as still only just above goal
Too tired to write more but glad to see you all weighing in (Bekki and Boo especailly )and welcome to Claudia
180 — I’m down 2.5 from last week.
120
Love to all of you!
Am down 3 again this morning (Tuesday) back to last weeks weight. I think that’s strange - suppose it must be to do with water. By the way I don’t usually weigh everyday but just happened to get on the scales again this am and thought I would comment as it seems odd to me.
Weigh to go Bird.
Thanks, Elly.
Finally have a scale…weighed in this morning(Tuesday)….am over a huge hump….weighed in at 169.5!!!!Woo hoo!! Over a pretty big hurtle….have weighed between 170-180 for more than two years….I hope I can keep it up!!!!
I finally weighed myself…down 6 pounds since I was weighed at the doctor’s office 2 1/2 weeks ago….finally over a huge bump…was weighing 175-180 forever…finally down to 169.5. 30 pounds left!!!
Thanks for the welcome Elly!! Good to be among this awesome support!!
It’s Monday!
Blest/Debs…I didn’t see a post for Monday’s weigh in, so I took it upon myself to post. I hope I didn’t step on any toes. Please feel free to edit and add the pic.
Oooh! Well, I guess we’ll forgive you if you weigh in right away
Ok, this morning I was 217.
(well, that was the modal reading, anyway )
It’s been a hard week. I’ve been struggling with depression, and wacky side effects from the drugs I’m taking. Today things are feeling a bit brigher. Life feels like it’s worth living, and although I’m tired, I did get 6 hours sleep last night, which is way more than I’ve had any of the last 4 nights. I’ll just keep plodding.
Oh, and report back on how the gym thing went…
Apparently, the rss feed is no longer working… Bloglines says June 4 was the last update. So… I switched to the atom feed.
Up again to 134. I suppose it’s due to bad snacking and lack of sleep. Must become more aware of what I am eating and how much I’m exercising!
Executive Decision…Since I did the post for the weigh in this week, I say I’m exempt from weighing in this week. Ha ha ha!
Remember, I was out of town Thursday-Sunday and I ate semi-bad. So, I’m afraid to weigh in and see the damage. I did work out Thursday before I left and I worked out at the hotel gym Friday and Saturday and I did my best with ordering healthy meals when we ate out but sometimes it’s wasn’t possible.
So, this week I’m back on plan and I’ll weigh in next week.
In the meantime, I did not win the Biggest Loser competition at the gym but I was happy with my results.
I weighed in at 189.5
Since March 4th…
-3.1 body fat%
-1″ right arm
-1.5″ left arm
-2.5″ right thigh
-3.5″ left thigh
-4.5″ chest
-5.75″ waist
-3.75″ hips
-1.25″ calf
-16.5 lbs
So, there you have it. I’m happy!
Nu-uh, go step on the scale
(And you have to listen to me, otherwise I might cry )
But you know, whatever! I didn’t weigh in last week. Just get back on track, and it’ll be ok.
Weigh to go on the loss - weight and inches
And even if you don’t want to weigh in officially, I’d say it’s still worth stepping on the scales and privately noting down what the damage was. That way you can look back at it next week and see how well you’ve done.
And this is experience talking
Seems like this is the week that Debs tries to surpass herself in how many times she comments on the weigh in post!
Ok, I did go weigh and there was a lot of damage. I’m hoping that some of this is water retention due to high sodium foods.
Either way…I’m going to be strict with myself this week and I will reverse this damage…hopefully all this damage will be reversed by next Monday!
You can do it. Don’t give up.
(Hey, i’m up 10 or 11 since my last official weigh-in two weeks ago. I’m currently blaming the meds I’m on, tied with some eating the wrong stuff). I’m just working on maintaining really, and breathing, and hopefully things’ll settle down and get better in time.
Thanks Debs!
I’m proud of you for weighing in! I’m sure the meds have a part to play in the weight gain. I just read an article in a magazine on how big of a role some meds play with our weight. So I’m sure your body is going through some changes with the meds. Just get back on track with your eating and exercising and your body will eventually get it figured out and in sync.
With some of the wacky symptons (swelling, soreness etc) It’s either the meds, or I’m pregnant. And though I know immaculate conception worked for Mary, I’ve not convinced God’s about to do that one again
Thanks for posting Cristina! My parents are here, and my oldest left for camp this morning, and I had my workout to get in before we ran our to piano and…. So thanks!
I’m weighing in at 129.2 and a pretty solid little ball of muscle!
No change for me…
Ooops I forgot to weigh this morning. By the time I remebered I was fully dressed, and there really wasn’t time to start again and get out the house on time so I didn’t. I will weigh tomorrow and own up. I think I am up a bit. So had better get back on track.
no change but since af is visiting i’m sure that would be why.
122
good going everyone!
182.5. And I’m a pretty solid little ball of fat.
That’s up 5.5 from when I weighed in a couple of weeks ago.
I’m calling my shot for next week:
I’ll lose at least 3 pounds or die trying. (Maybe not die trying, but this crap is getting old. I just need to limit my consumption. Especially my carb consumption. Plain and simple.)
So I didn’t just eat ice cream, even though I REALLY wanted to. That’s an improvement for me! AND I just finished swimming for an hour. Another improvement! And to top it all off, I’m finally weighing in again! Woo hoo!!!!
Of course all that doesn’t undo a month of eating crap.
So I’m at 224.2, which is about 9 up from my lowest, but not as high as I was a few weeks ago. Perhaps the increased exercise is helping a teeny tiny bit. Since school ended I feel a bit more energized, even though I’m still teaching summer school. So I’m a bit more motivated to stay on plan. I only had 2 good carbs today . . . plus a handful of tortilla chips. Oi! But at least it wasn’t the whole bag! And since the chips are gone, there shall be NO tortilla chips tomorrow!
Bird and Boo, sending you both big hugs. We are so gonna do this. BRING IT ON!
A day left after my forgetfulness yesterday but actually not too bad at all. 165.8 down 1 since last week and holding steady below goal. I have been about 4 pounds higher during this week if you believe the scales so no call to be complacent. It is helpful to keep checking in.
Have a good week all.
I feel the love.
I’m proud of you, Boo and Bird! Keep pressing on!
And Cristina, you did great! You won a smaller bod even though you didn’t win the competition. I’m proud of you!
180. That’s down 2. More importantly for me, - it’s a whole stone since I started 9 weeks ago. Yeah!
Yay! Go Julie. That’s fantastic.
So Happy JUNE everyone!! I just did my 5k+ a bit on the treadmill and I feel GOOOOOOOD!
So what’s up with you this fine day? How’s life? How’s food? How’s the scale treating you…or how are you treating it?
Tawk amongst yourselves!
phase 2 starts today. I AM TERRIFIED. Although, I think I have just made the best oatmeal ever.
171/158.4/155
Down 2.8. Now I weighed myself again (30min later) and It said 158.0. so idk. lol.
Back to weighing in again. Feeling tired after a busy and fun weekend, but OK.
200/185/180(stg)
I decided to set myself short term goals to keep motivated. Trying not to get discouraged by the weight I’ve put on in the last couple of months. It’s been a tough time. But now I’m going to halt the trend upwards and start reversing it.
Up 1 pound of bloat. Blech. I need to reverse this trend. On the plus side, my husband is back to work. So… I should be able to get a better, more regular schedule of exercise going again. Sheesh.
191.4 -2
Hyjacking this post for a second…Do you guys not weigh-in on Moday mornings anymore?
I must have missed something.
Christy, this is Monday morning? I’m confused!
I was 206.6 this morning, which given the freak out and carb overdose yesterday, makes perfect sense
it’s monday afternoon for me here. it was about 10ish monday morning for me when i weighed in.
Well yeah, it’s actually 7pm here for me. But for blest it was morning when she posted this!
I won’t be weighing in today because I’m out of town. i actually did weigh on my parents scale and I was down 1lb but I think there’s is always lower than mine, so we’ll see what the scales say when I get back to Dallas.
123.5
Had a great week! I am still practicing eating when hungry and stopping when full. It has truly been liberating (though tough a times!)
Yay, go Brandi And Stephine and Tami too.
Hugs to Bekki and Anita.
Hi to Christy, and a ’stick with it’ to Christina (oh and stay away from the cookie dough - I just hadn’t said it in a while, it needed to come out )
Its late so be brief
167.6, up .4 from 2 weeks ago
Still just below goal but would like to be nearer 164/165 and I have been.
My busy day so too tired to say much else. Weigh to go everyone.
Up 2…Too much traveling.. I thought I did OK with food, but I’m drinking a lot less water so I am not in the bathroom all the time.
Alrighty - I was a hefty 299.5 this morning. This is down from 303.5 last Monday.
Up 1 lb this week. Can I blame it on ‘time of the month’? (Rather than ODing on sweet stuff.) Or maybe I can blame the sweet stuff on time of the month. I did enjoy the school dinner yesterday, though. (Chocolate sponge with chocolate custard - my favourite.) Methinks a bit of restraint is called for.
NO no no Christy. Word choices, my dear!!
It goes like this
“ALRIGHT!! I broke into the 200s and lost four pounds!!!”
And thou shalt not call thyself hefty!
That said - GOOD JOB! You’re off to a great start - don’t lose your momentum.
Comment by blestwithsons — June 3, 2008 @ 5:03 am |Edit This
I forgot to weigh in yesterday! Ack!
195.5
I think that’s down 4.5 from last week.
Nope, I can’t do math on summer vacation. I’m only down 3.5 from last week.
LOL
Too funny, Blest.
It’ll come - it’ll come.
Yay, blest posted the weigh-in.
We loves you blest
I was at 208.4, which is down from 213.4, so down 5.
I haven’t particularly been on phase one or anything, so I’m thinking it’s just my body settling down again with the meds I’m on. (shame it won’t settle down with regards to me sleeping, but that’s another story!)
I’m still 2.4 above my lowest weight so far, but it feels like there’s hope for next week’s weigh in
Comment by Debs — June 30, 2008 @ 5:48 am |Edit This
I’m at 191 today, that’s down 1.6 from last week’s weigh in. Still trying to get back down to my lowest of 189.5, so I’m almost there.
Next week!
Comment by cristina — June 30, 2008 @ 8:25 am |Edit This
180. That means I’ve lost the 1 lb I put on last week, and am equal to 2 weeks ago.
Comment by Julie — June 30, 2008 @ 8:34 am |Edit This
197 today. I had pizza yesterday which puts on 4# automatically. Literally. It’ll be back down tomorrow BUT I’m back on phase 1 today however I will still munch on carrots over the next 2 weeks.
Comment by Tami — June 30, 2008 @ 8:50 am |Edit This
156.8
That’s the average for what i’ve been for the past month. I know it’s because of what I’m eating and what exercise i’m NOT getting.
I know why things are like they are and I know I need to curb it but I’m not having much success in that process. It’s just frustrating. I’m working on it.
Comment by Stephine — June 30, 2008 @ 9:10 am |Edit This
Up 2 from last week…Same issue as Tami..THE PIZZA. It’s only the 2nd time I’ve had real Pizza in 9 months. I only had 2 small slices, but the damage was done
Working hard to fix it this week.
Have a great day everyone!
Comment by ChristyF — June 30, 2008 @ 10:28 am |Edit This
What is it with Pizza, is it the salt content? I don’t get it. I haven’t been eating pizza.
I an down 2 to 166.6 so basically holding steady. I seem to go up and down betwwen 164 and 169 but I think I am happy. To lose more I think I would have to up the exercise somewhat and of course that might put on muscle but I don’t think it would be sustainable. The good bit is I can still wear the clothes I bought a year ago. I am actually wearing size small in jumpers (albeit from a specialist tall person shop so probably not small in the average sense) but for someone who always started with extra large that is rather exciting.
My weekend was mainly spent fetching daughter HP back from uni in Exeter. I drove down Friday night arriving at Midnight. Packed Saturday morning and early pm, did some shopping and got home at 10.30 pm. I needed a nap Sunday afternoon but it was a good weekend.
Favourite foods. I love my standard packed lunch ( I eat it 2 or 3 times a week) of salad leaves, baby toms, radish, pepper(capsicum) strips, cucumber etc with feta type cheese and something meaty like turkey, ham or today salmon. Variations on a theme depending what is around. Add some olive oil and vinegar dressing and maybe a few pumpkin or sunflower seeds and it’s just perfect. Lots of chewing which keeps me satisfied all afternoon.
Favourite snack is humous with veg sticks (celery, carrot etc)
New recipes will have to wait till term is over in just over 3 weeks.
Comment by elly — June 30, 2008 @ 11:22 am |Edit This
121
Speaking of pizza–I can’t wait to try Papa John’s new Whole Wheat crust!
Current healthy foods? For me-popcorn, salad and dark chocolate!
Comment by Brandi — June 30, 2008 @ 11:29 am |Edit This
Weighing in at 173…..Weighed the same at the doctor’s office on Thursday, but on Tuesday of last week….I weighed 169.5 on the scale at my mother’s house….Today makes 1 week that I have been exercising consistently…IT’S A MIRACLE!
Comment by Claudia — June 30, 2008 @ 11:34 am |Edit This
The whole wheat crust at Papa John’s is WONDERFUL!!! Very soft!!! Just don’t overload it with pepperoni, sausage, and ham….the veggie pizza is really gooooood!
Comment by Claudia — June 30, 2008 @ 11:37 am |Edit This
Cheese pizza seems to do less damage for me than pizza with a lot of toppings. I think it must be the salt content.
135. Chips at a BBQ last night is what did that. I only had a few and didn’t feel like I really overate at all. But the fact that there is always fatty, salty foods at a BBQ doesn’t help. I was weighing a couple of pounds less than that in the middle of last week.
But… I don’t care right now ’cause it is FINALLY sunny in Washington. Woohoo! You should have see the red burns on white skin at the beach on Saturday. Eeeew! Not a pretty sight.
Comment by Anita — June 30, 2008 @ 1:42 pm |Edit This
Oh dear. What is it with pizza? We’re planning a take-away pizza on Friday! (I can’t remember the last time… it’s a treat.) And why is salt a problem? Does drinking plenty of water flush it out? …Somebody… Please enlighten me.
Comment by Julie — July 1, 2008 @ 12:28 am |Edit This
Julie, drinking 2 gallons of water doesn’t seem to immediately flush it out…for me at least. After I have pizza…only a couple pieces mind you it takes a few days to get back down to where I was. I agree with Anita about the toppings though however even cheese pizza seems to do it to me…just not as bad. My suggestion would be that if you are planning on pizza then have your pizza if you must. If not having a piece will send you spiralling in the wrong direction then by all means have a piece with a big ole salad. IF HAVING PIZZA WILL SET YOU BACK AND MAKE YOU START CRAVING BAD FOR YOU STUFF ALL THE TIME THEN DON’T EVEN TAKE A BITE. Yep, talking from personal experience here.
Comment by Tami — July 1, 2008 @ 8:16 am |Edit This
Hi all!
So I didn’t official get to weigh this week. I was sick half the weekend and in a wedding for the rest of it, so not much time to do anything.
I think I’m about the same, but I definitely wasn’t eating on plan, so no telling what this week will be like.
Hope all is well with you. I only have 1 day of summer school teaching left. Woo hoo!!!
Comment by Debbieboo — July 1, 2008 @ 7:25 pm |Edit This
We love you boo!
Comment by Debs — July 2, 2008 @ 4:47 am |Edit This