Let's Lose a Person!

[boefixepa]

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I'm in I want to lose at least 10 lbs (preferably 15) before May 12th!
I'll weigh tomorrow and use that as the starting point!

[LuxLiving]

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I *MIGHT* be in but I'm darn shore'tooting not telling you peeps what I weigh!

Haven't weighed lately, but have only had pop three times since Jan 1 and only one burger & fries which I ate mindlessly after forgetting that I'd said I was going to try to stay out of the fastfood places - the kids brought it home. Twice the pop was down before I even realized what I was doing. Once was on purpose - I was deviating and I knew it - BLECK!

I have noticed that the pants are a bit looser. We shall see. I'm going to weigh in the morning and keep it posted HERE privately and see where all your motivation and inspirational tales take me.

[jodi]

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Yeah guys! Go go go!

I'm not in here - I lost my weight (20 lbs) last year and am very happy to be where I am. I just wanted to add my two cents that I found the South Beach diet easy to follow and easy to stay on. Aside from the first few days, I was never hungry (and I think the hunger was in my head anyway because I *knew* I was on a diet).

I'll be checking in to root for you all. Since my goal is to be more active, I will use this as an inspiration.

[Thrifty Ray]

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I had to think long and hard about telling my weight...and I came close to NOT doing so....but I just decided to own it and change it!

But I can definately understand a reluctance to be brutally honest in regards to weight....yikes.

I SINCERELY hope that I will never use a '2' as the prefix to my weight...ever, ever again!!! ugh

[laceshawl]

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I want to drop from size 16 to size 14 so my initial goal is to lose 10 lbs. The medication I am on makes me gain weight so I can't aim for a drastic loss unless I eat dangerously low calories. I already go for a 30 minute walk every day; will look to increase my exercise.

[baking23]

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A number of us on the blogs are attempting to lose weight in 2007, and will use this thread as a way to track progress. Our goal is to collectively "lose a person" (180 lbs) this year. Join us...

Sign me up!

[brig2221]

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Wow, this thread really hits home with me. I have been married for 4 1/2 years now, and I was a svelte 190 pounds when I was married. I am now a chunky 240 pounds.

That said, I have 50 pounds to lose this year! I can do it.......I think, lol.

[MonkeyMama]

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I've got about 5-15 pounds to lose too. Add me in.

[LuxLiving]

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Okaaaay Okaaayyy OKAY - I weighed myself this morning and let me just tell you this extra pair of socks I've got on is really weighing me down C.O.N.S.I.D.E.R.A.B.L.Y.!!!!!!

CHUNKY OL'SOCKS!! (and shoes) *expect a BIG LOSS tomorrow!*


I forgot to weigh before I got dressed - razzzlefratzus!!

Noting it (undisclosed tonage #) down here at home. Gaaaa!!!

[StressLess]

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Please add me to the list! You've already inspired me to do an exercise tape this morning, and make some diet jello.

[Aleta]

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Thanks for reminding me of the jello. That's a great idea. Anytime anyone gets ideas let us know. And yes, I have some tapes as well "Move it or Lose It" Isn't that the truth. Maybe, I'll go turn on the old VCR tapes this afternoon.

[mjrube94]

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Wow, I'm so excited that so many are on board. We're up to 25 (including Lux - if you're thinking about it, that's good enough for me!).

I'm facing a challenge tonight - dinner and drinks with the girls at a local pub. I normally factor 2 glasses of wine into my daily count (), but it's going to take all the willpower I can muster to bypass the potato skins and nachos and opt for something a little healthier. I'll report back tomorrow...

[Aleta]

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How about just tortilla chips and salsa? Just watch out for the chips. Hey, take something with you in your purse. Maybe some peanuts or something healthy. Something that my hubby and I do is to share a plate. Usually it's so much food. We also ask for water with lime in it or lemon. Tell the girls that you're watching what you eat. Maybe they will be encouraging.

[crow67]

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just read a really interesting article in Woman's Day about your Basal Metabolic Rate, it's a formula that helps you figure out how many calories you need to cut daily to lose weight. It's a good start for people who want to lose weight slowly (a pound a week). Sitting here now drinking watered down apple juice. I just don't like the taste of plain water all day long.

[threebeansalad]

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I'm at a healthy weight, so I won't be joining the Challenge. However, I am a Registered Dietitian (RD), and there are few things that make me happier than people who are motivated to make a healthy lifestyle changes! If anyone has food / nutrition questions, feel free to ask and I'll answer to the best of my ability.

A lot of people who lose weight find it helpful to keep a food journal to write down everything s/he eats, portion sizes, and feelings at the eating occasion (bored, ravenous, celebratory, etc.)

In many ways, it's similar to tracking your spending. This might not be a practice that you care to do forever, but it can be a real eye opener in the beginning.