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SamanthaMacG said:
So December 6th, I was sitting at 227.2lbs. Today, I'm sitting at 224.2 - 3lbs in a month...over Christmas!!!

Normally 3lbs in a month would be disappointing but over the holidays? BOO YEAH! I LOST WEIGHT OVER CHRISTMAS!!! (or at least, kept it off).

Started my period today which sorry it's tmi but I always expect to drop a couple of lbs the following week. Also, I think I've been in so much pain from weights and running, that I haven't noticed the usual accompanying back pain that comes with that time of the month! Maybe that's a good thing!?
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Awsome that you lost weight when most gain. The holidays can b rough. As far as the rest if the conversation i err umm welll ill bow out now lol.
 
Well guys,

I haven't lost and I haven't gained! We survived the birthday party which was amazing! I had cake and pizza so I'm just happy I kept it within calories.

I have 5.9lbs left to lose by Feb 8-9th and I WILL lose it. Dietbet is amazing - there's no chance I'm going to lose this bet lol!

So today, while the kids are in bed, I've been working out. I started my day off with 1 cup of coffee (black) and have switched over to water. I'm eating clean, I'm working out and I'm skipping the gym for one more day (I know, that's weird) to give my body a chance to recoup. I've found that when I overtrain, the weight sticks around longer - some of it is stress and some of it is muscle building up but overtraining sucks. Everything hurts, you start to feel sick and depleted. You can't work out as hard and you mentally can't keep it together. It's too many calories out, not enough in and not enough rest. Now, I have no idea if this is a 'real' thing or if there's a right way to combat it but for me, it's real. When I'm in runner mode, it's very real and I don't like it (plus, then my kids are running laps around me and that's no fun). So, 3 day break for the first time in months - no guilt and no worries. I'm hoping to be away from 224 tomorrow and into 223. I'm counting those ounces.

Diet bet started at 227.4 (weighed myself after supper so it was a bit higher than the morning)
I'm currently 224.2
Goal by Feb 8th - 218.3lbs

Success is an outcome made up of the right little choices. I'm making the right little choices - I'll be successful. :D
 
There are always going to things like birthdays and holidays to get in the way of healthy eating. Look at the bright side..... You didnt lock yourself in a room with half the cake and a gallon if ice cream and use a pizza slice for a spoon.

C u made good choices. Your doing awsome. :)
 
Giving your body a training break is very much necessary sometimes! Good job taking care of yourself.
 
Thanks everyone - and wouldn't you know it, scale dropped to 223.4lbs. Exactly what I figured would happen :)

I am 5.1lbs away from winning my diet bet #1. At that point, I'll have my first goal for my 6 month bet complete as well.

Currently, spending the evening knitting a pair of socks for my sister that were supposed to be a 2016 Christmas present but are running late!
 
Yay for scale drops!. Diet bets sound scary to me, but then I don´t have a shred of competitiveness in my body :) I wish I would like knitting as much as I do crocheting; my dad´s supply of knitted socks dried up when my granny died. Hope you´re enjoying it!
 
LaMaria, it's definitely not for everyone! It does involve a lot of internal competition which I thrive on but if you're not competitive, it would be a very anxious thing to do! I'm so glad you do what works for you and know yourself well enough to go "That's not for me" because I'd hate for ANYONE to sign up for this thinking it's the perfect way to lose weight - it's a good way for ME - anyone else, think about it for yourself first!

Stepped on the scale this morning and I'm at 221lbs. That's 30 pounds GONE and 33% of the way to my goal weight! I have reduced my calories since I'm not really exercising a lot right now apart from weights - so I'm at 1200-1300/day and 120oz/water a day. It's low, but I want to make sure I'm crushing this goal.
 
Dear Child of mine,

I love you. I'll love you even more if you JUST TAKE A STUPID NAP!!! Do you KNOW how much I'd pay for a nap right now?!!! Do you? Of course you don't - you're two. You know 'stinky baby' and 'what's that'? Not, my body needs rest so my head stops hurting and I can continue playing...no no, that doesn't register quite yet. Maybe in 20 years.

Sincerely,

Mom who is in need of wine.
 
SamanthaMacG said:
Dear Child of mine,

I love you. I'll love you even more if you JUST TAKE A STUPID NAP!!! Do you KNOW how much I'd pay for a nap right now?!!! Do you? Of course you don't - you're two. You know 'stinky baby' and 'what's that'? Not, my body needs rest so my head stops hurting and I can continue playing...no no, that doesn't register quite yet. Maybe in 20 years.

Sincerely,

Mom who is in need of wine.
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Lol ohhhh been there:)
 
What a crazy week! I'm down to 221.2lbs and have been kind of avoiding the gym right now. I know, I know - I shouldn't but it's so crowded and I find it easier to adjust my diet when I'm not exercising like mad right now. I'm going to see about taking the boys for a walk today if the weather stays decent and we'll go from there. My steps have been SUPER low this week but I feel a LOT better mentally and physically.

Sometimes, switching things up is needed :)
 
You know what's crazy - this time last year (January-March 2016), I was sitting at 291lbs. Granted, I was pregnant but still, that was a LOT of weight to be carrying around...ouch.

Today, I'm sitting at 221. 70lbs. When I get to my goal weight of 160, it'll be 131lbs gone. Right now, I'm at 70lbs gone. That's crazy.

Today is hubby's birthday so we are chilling at home tonight but I'm avoiding birthday cake (I don't like store bought cake thankfully). I also avoided the cinnamon rolls everyone else had for breakfast! Tomorrow is gymnastics with the bigger little and hopefully, the gym!

Have a good one guys :)
 
SamanthaMacG said:
You know what's crazy - this time last year (January-March 2016), I was sitting at 291lbs. Granted, I was pregnant but still, that was a LOT of weight to be carrying around...ouch.

Today, I'm sitting at 221. 70lbs. When I get to my goal weight of 160, it'll be 131lbs gone. Right now, I'm at 70lbs gone. That's crazy.

Today is hubby's birthday so we are chilling at home tonight but I'm avoiding birthday cake (I don't like store bought cake thankfully). I also avoided the cinnamon rolls everyone else had for breakfast! Tomorrow is gymnastics with the bigger little and hopefully, the gym!

Have a good one guys :)
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Its not crazy at all. Just good ole fashioned hard work:)
 
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