8/30's - progress report

That time again...I am glad to say that after no weight loss for the last week, i went down 5lbs in one week - that's the most I've lost in 1wk. I attribute it to me upping my water intake and walking during lunch. Since the weather has been so great in Los Angeles, I go for a 20min walk during lunch and just take in some sun. I've also STOPPED missing breakfast (i noticed a few of you noted that you don't have breakfast on the 'what did you eat today' post...baaad!..it makes a difference) I'm so bad about eating breakfast as well, but now have a quick fruit (mainly apple or banana) on my drive to work. Post your progress for this week; if you didn't lose any today or plateau continues: what will you be doing this week to change your current eating/exercise routine? For myself, I'll be increasing my walking since I felt that made a difference. I'll be walking 20mins more mins a day (even if it means getting my butt up at 11pm or 6am and getting on the threadmill). Loss this week: -5lbs (that's a record for me...I'm usually 2lbs/wk) Loss thus far: -110 Hope all of you are doing great! Norma 255/145/138

Hey Norma! I am so jealous you are in the 140s. I can't wait to get in the 140s even if it is 149. I'm still ticking away at this 1 lb. a week which brings me to 151. I know I need to up my water and walk that will be my goal for the week. Congrats on the big loss this week! Thanks for posting! --Marianne 256/151/140-goal 120-dream

Being in the 140s is definitely sweet! You'll be there in no time, let's just be as good as we can be. I fit into a size 10 and even fit into a size 8 skirt this weekend; I was blown away by that. I still feel like I have plenty to lose and need to hit the gym more often, as I bet we all do. Be good norma

I haven't lost even one pound in the last month. I have been a slow loser all along. I lose weight and then hit a 3 week platuae. So still I have lost only 80 pounds. I have decided I need to join a gym and work out more then I have been doing at home. Tammy

Hi there Tammy, After I go to the gym, I notice that I do lose more overall. I may not lose that same week, but the next few weeks I see some results on the scale. Also remember that you may be losing inches and sizes rather than pounds, per say. Down tha****er as much as you can When I get in my car, I take a water bottle with me (16oz) and my goal is to fini**** by the time I get to my destination. Little things like can't hurt, ya know when I've hit a plateau, I get the loss going again by sneaking in a protein drink here and there (I do mine with Lactaid milk to get a few extra grams of protein). But like I mentioned, for me, I notice my weight loss more when I do get to the gym a little more or walk 20mins a day...anything to get the blood pumping and metabolism rollin' When we hit a plateau, we should all find a way to spark up our metabolism and get away from habits that are not allowing our body to lose the excess weight. Minimize a little on the food if you feel you're eating too much, or get some good/healthy snacks in throughout the day to spark up your metabolism if it's a little slow (a fruit, almonds, etc). We all have to be good, especially that our 1yr anniversary will be in a few months norma 255/145/138