The Weekly Weigh-in Thread.

[chris9]

I still see it. Wow, they can track two numbers now, amount lost and BMI? Cool!

Ok, so it's again the computer not letting me see certain things I thought it only did it for adult stuff...

 

[littlegirlslut]

5 pounds a month sounds like a lot to me. If I managed that I'd be down to my short-term goal of 140 in April. My diet is supposed to be 2 pounds a week, but it varies. I really need to get out of the habit of weighing myself every few days, and only do it every week. I am going to try to only do it on Saturdays!

5 pounds a month sounds like a lot? You are scheduled 2 lbs per week which is 8 lbs per month. My roommate is OCD so I actually have to put the scale away and it's a PITA to take out so I only get it once a week. It's so much more helpful. I usually do Thursdays, so that if I over indulge over the weekend I won't be upset by a pound.

I probably average less than a pound per week in a year since I lost 40lbs last year.

 

[littlegirlslut]

Bless your heart. You made me feel much better!

I've actually had people so stuck on the fact that one could not be anorexic at 130 that I had to bring out the pictures. My ribs were visible from the front and the back. It was disgusting - it was more a combo or anorexia and compulsive over working out.

 

[WyldChylde]

Well, considering college resumes this week and I will be back in the gym as of Monday, this thread sounds like a good deal!

Home scale says 225 right now... we'll see how it goes. I'm gonna be working on mass as well as toning though, so I may not see much change in weight... as the physique improves I may do some pics though.

 

[WriterDom]

I'm going to try getting up before the sun and getting the workouts out of the way. At least that way I can't come up with an excuse to blow one off.

 

[CutieMouse]

Between stress, and slacking off on tightlacing, I'm about 15# heavier than where I should be- and 15# isn't something I can work around very easily, so I'm in.

I won't post my weight, but I will post if I've done a good job with eating and exercising. Today was a good day with 5½ miles walked in just over an hour, and reasonable meals - no snacking.

(FYI on the Marilyn comment- a vintage size 14/16, is about the same as a modern 10; a vintage 10 is equal to a modern 4/6- Marilyn was curvy, and Rubenesque compared to many women in the 50s, but she was not as large as people think.)

 

[Betticus]

I've been ramping up, haven't missed my minimum workout/day since the first. Resolution type of thing but it's only been a week. Except for the left arm yesterday with the bicep pain. I think I've just overworked the bicep.

First weigh in is in the morning when I get up and it will be every Monday when I wake up. I'm aiming at one pound a week as a minimum.

 

[Etoile]

5 pounds a month sounds like a lot? You are scheduled 2 lbs per week which is 8 lbs per month. My roommate is OCD so I actually have to put the scale away and it's a PITA to take out so I only get it once a week. It's so much more helpful. I usually do Thursdays, so that if I over indulge over the weekend I won't be upset by a pound.

I probably average less than a pound per week in a year since I lost 40lbs last year.

Yes, 5 pounds a month sounds like a lot in terms of what is actually achievable for me personally. My diet is 1200 cal/day plus two glasses of skim milk (I usually have one small cup of fat-free yogurt instead). Given that I am completely sedentary, I am eating almost exactly what I need to maintain, it's very hard for me to lose. The first week I was on this diet, I lost 7 pounds. I lost 2-3 pounds a week for another couple of months, and then after that it was usually 1-1.5 pounds a week for another few months, and then I just hit a plateau and stayed in the same 3-pound range for a few months. My eating habits really didn't change at all (until the holidays!) - so this is probably perfect evidence of what chris9 said...the less you weigh, the harder it is to lose.

I'd be thrilled to lose 5 pounds a month. I think it's a reasonable goal that I can make 140 by summer if I start exercising three times a week (thanks, WD!).

 

[Chicklet]

can anyone tell me the normal daily weight fluxuation is?

 

[WriterDom]

can anyone tell me the normal daily weight fluxuation is?

I don't know what normal is. But I'm usually 3 pounds heavier at night compared to when I first wake up.

 

[Etoile]

Yeah, I'd say 1-3 lbs over the course of a day.

 

[CutieMouse]

Ideas for exercise alternatives other than walking would be greatly appreciated... I normally walk 3-6½ miles a day (during daylight, with 1# handweights, in areas with plenty of traffic around), but in the last week I've delt with:

*Homeless guy drinking out of a brown paper bag saying " Damn! I gonna get me some pussy like that!" as I passed by. (EEEWWW)

*Group of 3-4 guys (with the ever present brown paper bags) looking me up and down, and saying "You sure do have a nice smile baby." (I wasn't smiling, and BTW... EEEEWWWWWWW)

*Group of 3-4 guys (with ever present brown paper bags) looking me up and down and telling me I'm "a pretty one." (EEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWW)

And today- the homeless guy, who planted himself in the middle of the sidewalk when I was half a block away, started pretending to jerk off, leered at me, continued to jerk off as I passed, and watched me all the way up the rest of the block until I turned towards my building. (That one earned a call to the police department.)

I love walking for my exercise, I do it because I tend to make excuses to not exercise when it's a matter of ding a yoga video or something, and as a self-employed type person, getting outside for an hour a day is good for me, and I'm trying to do it as safely as possible, but I'm afraid it's time to alter my routines some as a matter of personal protection.

 

[chris9]

CutieMouse, maybe you can find someone to walk with you? A friend who also wants to work out? Or join a group of walkers who go together (if there are such groups over there).
I don't know in what kind of area you live, but you could also bike instead of walking. On the bike you're faster, so maybe brown-paper-bag-weaponed men won't do any kind of yelling/staring/whatever, because you're away faster.

 

[Etoile]

Ew ew ewwww, CM. Ew!

I've started a Weight Loss Blog, whee...just for random thoughts so I don't post them in here and bore you all.

 

[Betticus]

Hmm. Since I've been doing that minimal workout every day I've put on about three pounds since new years. blah!

 

[littlegirlslut]

Yes, 5 pounds a month sounds like a lot in terms of what is actually achievable for me personally. My diet is 1200 cal/day plus two glasses of skim milk (I usually have one small cup of fat-free yogurt instead). Given that I am completely sedentary, I am eating almost exactly what I need to maintain, it's very hard for me to lose. The first week I was on this diet, I lost 7 pounds. I lost 2-3 pounds a week for another couple of months, and then after that it was usually 1-1.5 pounds a week for another few months, and then I just hit a plateau and stayed in the same 3-pound range for a few months. My eating habits really didn't change at all (until the holidays!) - so this is probably perfect evidence of what chris9 said...the less you weigh, the harder it is to lose.

I'd be thrilled to lose 5 pounds a month. I think it's a reasonable goal that I can make 140 by summer if I start exercising three times a week (thanks, WD!).

Ahh ok I just read what you said wrong! Good luck!!

 

[SirFace]

Im game. Ok, I was 226 before the holidays. Ill weigh myself at the gym tonight and see where I am now. Since I do mostly weight training, I doubt it will go down much. I usually just move fat into muscles, which weigh more. I would love to get down to 200 but I think that is a pipe dream without dramatic changes in eating. (hardcore carnivore).

It was 228, so I gained 2 lbs over the holidays, not bad considering how bad I was. Traveling for most of the next month so thgis will be a challenge. Had a chicken sand tonight (grilled) and they soaked the bun in butter, Grrrrrrr, what are they thinking, you order a grilled chicken sandwhich for a reason.
18 hr shift coming up, it will be hard to stay away from the chocolate in the machine or the mountain dew to stay awake.

 

[Etoile]

it will be hard to stay away from the chocolate in the machine or the mountain dew to stay awake.

I definitely feel you on the vending machine - but do you have access to diet soda? I know people say "diet Mountain Dew, YUCK!" but it's really a much better alternative than the calorie-filled version. Or you could just go with Diet Coke?

 

[SirFace]

I definitely feel you on the vending machine - but do you have access to diet soda? I know people say "diet Mountain Dew, YUCK!" but it's really a much better alternative than the calorie-filled version. Or you could just go with Diet Coke?

I really dislike all sodas but I dont drink coffee so the chocolate or mountain dew is the only caffein blast I can get when I need one. I suppose I could do a no doze if there is still such a thing.

 

[Etoile]

I really dislike all sodas but I dont drink coffee so the chocolate or mountain dew is the only caffein blast I can get when I need one. I suppose I could do a no doze if there is still such a thing.

Yep, No Doze and Vivarin are still out there! 7-11 and the drugstore should have 'em.

 

[WriterDom]

Today was weigh-in day for me. Down 1.2 pounds for the week. I'm happy with that. I just need to keep kicking up my aerobics up a minute or two a week per session. After a month or two of that, your body "gets it" and you'd be surprised what you can do.

 

[titmouse]

I'm game too

Well, about a week behind but I'd still like to join in.

I encountered my scale today and found that I weigh more than ever before!

Holiday treats + school stress + private stress = "Oh, NO!"

I have set a long term goal of losing 18,5 kg. Big girl, big goals. I hope to take a brake of a few months once that is done and try to hold that weight before thinking about proceeding any further.

I think I will try to post how I am doing in terms of reaching that goal weekly.

Also wanted to say thank you to WriterDom for starting this thread and wish the best to everyone participating!

 

[Rox_shybutcurious]

Don't know how well I'll do, I'm not very good about being self disciplined with eating healthy. Carbs are my downfall, especially pasta. But I'll give it a shot. Long term goal that I think I could maintain once reached would be to lose about 50lbs. But I'll take any and all baby steps along the way.

I was down 3.5 lbs before the holidays, made it through Thanksgiving, then blew it for Xmas. But only gained the same back and have lost a pound since then so I guess that's not completely horrible.

 

[Kierae]

Down 7 pounds for the week so should be interesting to see how much it slows down for this week. Am starting the second week of the South Beach which is still no pasta/rice/bread/fruit. I am actually eating more food than I was prior to the diet since I never use to eat breakfast, would skip meals, etc.

I just may make my goal by the time I take my trip to Houston in late February which would be nice. Of course then I will ponder losing some more (since 20 was only part of the weight I want to lose).

~kierae

 

[Vessira]

Ok, I just found something that really depressed me. The supposed "acceptable weight range" for my height, which is 5'9", is 135-155 pounds. You have GOT to be kidding me! I know these things aren't accurate in that they don't take into account your build and whatnot, but Jesus. When I was in the best shape of my life (and looked the best), I weighed in the 165-175 range. I'm built like man, not a fragile little waif! If I were going to weigh 135 pounds, I'd have to either look like an AIDS victim or amputate something! Seriously, I'm really just hoping for anything below 200 pounds at this point. To be back in the 165-175 range would be awesome, too. 150 is a dream that will most likely never happen due to the way my muscles bulk up when I exercise and my bone mass. Geez, I don't know who these people think they're kidding. *Shakes head*

I have that issue too. I'm 5'1" and ranges for people my height vary from 105-135. 135 would be SERIOUSLY unhealthy for me. I checked with my dr. and she she said 160 would be much more appropriate for my body type.

I also work out with a trainer once a week, and every 8 weeks, I get everything measures, including body fat % to see how I'm progressing. This is a much better way for me to tell what I should be weighing. Currently, my lean body weight (if I had 0% fat and only lean muscle) I'd weight 142, so 160 seems much better as women I believe are supposed to have about 18-22% body fat?