October 19 - New You by New Years weigh-in (Page 2)

I'm back, though haven't quite caught up on life and go on service Monday.  Boards were very hard, but everyone thought so so hopefully I'll be OK. 

I managed to stay at 127.5, even with some very tasty BBQ in Memphis, and lots of eating out!  I can't even remember my secondary goal.  I did get in one workout- 5 wet minutes running outside, followed by 20 on the hotel treadmill.  We did some nice long walks too.

Jedi- don't give up!  These last few are always hard, and I find that I have a harder time losing if I'm working out alot.  Try tracking measurements as well as weight, and it might not be a bad idea to try and increase cals a little.

WEll, darn.  I'm up to 182 on Friday.  Looking back I can see exactly why, but I should have seen it during the week and changed the pattern.

On the other hand, I finally DID get my 3 core workouts in.  They were short, but I did them and definitely felt them!  Yow!

Wow, the holidays - there are so many challenges!  1 - Halloween candy.  I've been eating H candy just the day after, then sending all the leftovers to work with my husband.  Its a little embarassing how hard it is for me to send it all away, but I'm always glad when I do it.  2 - Leftovers. Thanksgiving dinner is my favorite-ever food.  I've been known to eat leftovers for 3 meals a day in the days following the holiday.  I might just do this again and not worry about it since it's my only chance all year for this food.  I think I'll add a plain vegetable to my plate each time and eat that first so I don't have as much room at each meal.

Thanks to everyone for the inspires!  I'm going to keep my corex3 goal for the next weeks, but add another one to do more inspires on this group.  You guys are doing great!

Hey, everyone, I held steady this week - which is good because I was out of town on a business trip for most of the week.  And, on Wednesday night we went to an incredible German restaurant, and I chose to not pass up on the Sauerbraten and a couple steins of dark, German bier - ausgezeichnet!

So, the numbers held steady at: Current: 199.2 lbs / 112 cm Hips

As for my weakness over the holidays... my mom's incredible spread of homemade sweets.  She fills the island with a ton of different delicacies... the best of which are "kalotschkes" (not sure if the spelling is correct).

Last weigh in:  173

Today: 171       Down 2 pounds.

I'm doing okay with the stress eating, but have been getting lazy and not working out. I think I'm having some caregiver burnout too which isn't helping.  The doc said the weight has to come off so I better get cracking.

Halloween will be a challenge - love those mini hershy bars or anything chocolate. I'm thinking about not handing out candy this year, it's just too much of a temptation. Thanksgiving isn't too bad. I have a big family and we all bring dishes with us so who ever is hosting only does the turkey and mashed potatoes.  Last couple of years I've taken healthy or low-fat alternatives so I know there is something I can have.  Others seem to appreciate it also.

CJ 

 222 this week - terrible eating - actually went to an all you can eat buffet for a rehearsal dinner and I ate like  a twelve year old without parental supervision - mac'n'cheese and mini hotdogs and mashed potatos and a hamburger and..you get the idea..

Aloha all,

just got back do logging late.

Last week 206

This week 200

WOW - didn't weigh all week and I have been sticking to nutrition programme (and not eating some it seems!) I am so pleased with the weight loss just a little worried about it being high so I'll take extra protein this week and look for a 'maintainace' week next week.

I'll look into everyone else's logs through the week and look to inspire you all.

Weekness - sorry I'm male so my weekness is ladies in seamed stockings! not sure it helps with weight management though! Biggest threat to not meeting weight goals? Mmm... losing all your inspires and inspirational posts!

Take care and keep up the good work.

I didn't officially weigh in this week - traveling all week for business through a wrench in those plans.  However I feel pretty good about my choices and am feeling a good week coming on.

I did meet my secodary goal - still could do more, but at least I did some.

My biggest weakness over the holidays....... ok so to be honest, it's all of the holiday parties and the open bar - a glass of wine here, a beer there............which then leads to the lovely buffet tables

I love to be inspired - It always helps, and I loved the notes from you!

I inspired some, but will do more this week now that I am back in town :-)

Paul you are amazing. I remember when you got in another challenge earlier this year and were losing tons of weight. How much have you lost so far?

Starting weight: 172
Oct 18: 170
Change: -2

Oct 23: 168
Change: -2

2nd goal: Tracked food every day!

Aloha Michael

you are way too kind but TY anyway. I started out at about 280 maybe a little more by a few pounds. My highest logged weight in the weight loss threads is 266 I think. I am 5'9 so it is fair to say I would find it easier to lose than some but I am doing fair I guess.

The nutrition plan is helping as far as learning is concerned and keeping up the motivation. I am not sure what I will level out at. I have a goal of 160 in about 14 months time but to do the IM and to get to qualify for Kona I guess one day I'll be in the 140-150 range.

Mahalo Paul

Aloha Jim

I'm not really qualified to advise but I would get a physio to look at it. Can't help and advise about exercise.

The only thing I would say is keep doing something friend. Do not stop. Do what ever you can. I would think swimming could be good. A great chance to get 100m down to 30 secs! You never know!

Take care and keep us informed.

Paul