I must've been temporarily insane when I set my goal for this challenge! I lost 15 pound in the year 2005. What would make me think I could lose almost 20 pounds in 9 weeks??

If I were to actually make my Birthday Challenge goal of 199....10 pounds in 9 weeks seems doable. But I gained this past week...(after the Valentine's challenge was over, I just fell apart) so I have 4 MORE pounds to lose. (BTW-TOM just showed up: at midnight!)

Safely, 2 pounds a week is a good amount to lose. Multiply that times 9 weeks and yes, one could lose 18 pounds safely. And if I WERE 199 by March 3, that would leave me about 6 weeks to lose (safely) another 12 pounds (like I've ever lost 2 pounds per week!)

Okay, so it's doable. Fine. I won't chicken out and change my stats. I'd better get off my @$$ and on my feet and get to working out. April will be here before I know it!

Gotta go....I need to give Heather my stats for the "Bunny Butt" or whatever Challenge!

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Down .5 today, not much but I will take it.

20/2/18

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One lb down of the 3 that went up over the weekend. I'm counting it, too!

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Nita

Well, I finally made it back to my beginning weight. I'm know that's nothing to brag about! I need to figure out when I am going to exercise....!

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Wow that took a few days down another pound.....I'm on my way just chuggin away.......sheryl:jumpgreen

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:jump: Another pound down, so that's 2 of the 3 I gained for no reason, and I'm counting both of them! 2, ya hear? 2!!!!

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I was down to 207 this morning. If I would just quit regaining then having to relose....I would be about 67 pounds by now! I made the Valentine's Day goal and lost an extra pound...down to 205 FOR ONE DAY!! I've had TOM and seen 211 since then! Yikes! In only a week....I only have 8 days to do my BEST to get to 199. That has been my goal, becuase I want to see my OB/GYN faint. I was 226 last year. Even at 206, a 20 pound loss from last year will be thrilling enough for him. (Takes so little to amuse this guy!)

But, from a "health professional" perspective.....he's right: when a person my age with weight issues doesn't GAIN....but does manage to drop a few pounds, they are happy about that. Probably since excess weight creates alot of health issues.

I just had a big salad tonight....with avacado and a chicken breast on it. I didn't want to repeat last night's I'm-so-hungry-I-am-going-to-eat-everything-in-sight thing.

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Okay... an update Let me know if I don't have it right!


Felonee - 242.3/240.4/225 - 1.9 down - 15.4 to go
Sherbear - 247/244/199 - 3 down - 45 to go
QueenMama - 10/2/8 - 2 down - 8 to go
Macias - 20/2/18 - 2 down - 18 to go
Maxibee - 208/207/189 - 1 down - 18 to go


We're all doing great so far

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Katie
275/238/150
Restarted 01/08/2007
37 pounds lost!
http://justanotherfatgirl.blogspot.com

Good Morning,

I now at 247/243/199, boy things are just rolling on. My dh looked at the swcale for me this morning he read 242 but of course I went for 243 just to be on the safe side...or should I say the scared side don't want to get my hopes up with to much of a loss...lol to funny have a good day everyone...sheryl

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I am down this morning!!! Finally down 1.5lb's I was wondering if I would make the M&M birthday challenge, and I still don't know if I will, but I am going to be close!

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Still at 207....hoping for some exercise, water drinking, supplement taking, sleeping, and eating right to go on here this weekend! Have a good one.

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Good Morning,

ok now I am claiming 242 yea another pound gone forever...so here are my stats....247/242/199....have a good day... sheryl

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I am down 1.5 lbs this morning. Slow and steady.

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No downward movement yet. But then again, no gaining, either. So no smile, but no frown, either. Just exasperation. Sigh.

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Nita

This morning I found another pound is missing! Well, I'm not missing that old missing pound, that's for sure. So, that's 3 total for me. WooHoo!

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