<p>Mspearl that is truly amazing! I have lost a total of 14.4# in roughly the same time period, but I’m really pleased because I don’t run. I DO try to walk every day, which is why I believe my weight loss has been pretty steady. No plateaus just yet.</p>
<p>My goal for March is just to get to my 10% goal. (10% of starting weight lost) That’s only about 4 pounds and I really hope to make it!</p>
<p>Gibson, I’m with you–5 more lbs before the last week of March, pretty please? Lots of entertaining, and therefore eating, this weekend–so back on track today!</p>
<p>I could use a little encouragement. Started being good a week ago. I’ve walked around 16 miles this week (measured) on hilly terrain and went to Curves and drank a lot of water. I was good about what I ate. I’ve barely lost a pound. It was 1.5 pounds then blipped up again today. I admit I ate a little dessert at an Oscar party but where is the water weight I should have lost this week to give me a little momentum? That barely a pound was a lot of work. The last couple of times I tried to lose, I lost a couple of pounds and then just stayed stuck as if my body thinks this is the weight it’s supposed to be (it is not.)</p>
<p>mimk6- try tracking your calories with Livestrong myplate or something similar. May help you identify where you are going wrong.</p>
<p>I have lost 1 - 1.5 pounds a week for the past 7 weeks. I am weighing myself almost daily ( i can’t help it) and have noticed I can gain back a pound or two after eating out ( even if I am careful) . It settles back down in a 2 or 3 days. I now track just the weight loss and ignore the blips. The first few weeks were the hardest, now I am in the routine and it is not too bad, can even survive the mid afternoon cravings.</p>
<p>I have upped my exercise from walking 30 mins most days to 40 mins fast walking. I like the curves program and have been going 3 times a week and also fitting in a Zumba class ( love that ) for about 3 weeks now. I am getting measured tomorrow and will be interested to see of I have lost any inches.</p>
<p>Keep going, the first few weeks can be tough!</p>
<p>Turned an acquaintance on to My Plate about a week ago. Saw her yesterday for the first time since and she was gushing! She’s keeping within her calorie goal and not feeling hungry. I’m hoping she gets a nice weight loss boost up front to keep her enthusiasm going.</p>
<p>mimk6 – hang in there – that water weight will probably come off this week. </p>
<p>Anyway, I am restarting today (again!). If at first you don’t succeed . . . I will say, that I have been doing the elliptical a lot for the past month or so. I memorize song lyrics and lines to the play I’m in while doing the elliptical. I haven’t lost much weight, because I ate more than I needed to, but I am in better shape. I went for a long walk on Sat. (4.2 miles) and was not nearly as tired as I remember being in the past, so hooray for that!</p>
<p>Went to my Zumba Gold class today, after a small hiatus b/c either the teacher was sick, or I was out of town. So good to be back! It’s fun and the steps are starting to sink in. </p>
<p>We were so “hot” we joked about taking our class on the road. :D</p>
<p>Hey, Dummies! My back is better, thank you. I think it was a virus and then i pulled it again putting furniture together. </p>
<p>Today I am starting to track my calories. I am planning to eat the same thing for breakfast and lunch daily so that I only have to figure dinner and snacks.</p>
<p>Tomorrow its back to boot camp and I’m hoping that the instructor isn’t too sadistic considering I took a week off from exercise.</p>
<p>March goal - to get back on track after arriving home next week. I’ve lost a net of 3 pounds while out in California for the two months, which is fine considering how much I’ve indulged myself. So now my total loss is just over 38 pounds. I was going at about 5 pounds a month so hope to get back to that rate then just see how long I can keep it up!</p>
<p>I was very happy this morning to dip below another “tens” in weight; a new middle number! I expect to dance around this weight until back home and in routine. I do think some of the fat must have been converted into muscle because of all the walking; I actually tucked in and belted yesterday; haven’t done that in years. I’ve also posted pictures on Facebook showing more than just my face;).</p>
<p>What I need to do:
-try to keep doing something more than the 20 minutes of Wii Fit aerobics every morning. I’m sure I’ve been walking at least 4 or more hours a week, and lots of uphills included. It’s been great to have the stamina to go further than I’ve gone in quite a while; my feet give out long before I wear out. A major benefit of Weight Loss for Dummies.
-go back to drinking lots of water. I’ve been cautious due to lack of quick proximity of restrooms during our excursions.
-reduce carb consumption back to my June-December habits. And control my indulgences, although much of that was because of opportunity, which I have to create back home but is everywhere out here.
-try not to miss the great produce at both the farmers markets and grocery stores. Sigh.</p>
<p>Thanks thread for letting me get this gameplan in writing which now makes it real.</p>
<p>For the MyPlate users: When I log in my calories, it shows a pie chart of how my calories break down into carbs, proteins and fats. I thought it would show another pie chart that shows the ideal breakdown. It’s been a while since I used it. What am I doing wrong?</p>
<p>I’ve never seen an “ideal” chart and I think that it would be different depending on your philosophy.</p>
<p>Agree with you about CA fruits and veggies!</p>
<p>I think you have to upgrade to the pay program to see an " ideal chart"</p>
<p>If you look under " The daily intake totals" towards the bottom of the page you will see
“Percent of your Recommended Daily Allowance based on a 2,000 calorie diet scaled to your calorie goal”</p>
<p>I am cutting out processed food and starches- rice, bread, pasta and potatoes. Sticking to lean protein ( lots of fish) and fruits and veg. Works for me. My % protein is usually high and the % fat low.</p>
<p>Marilyn, if your feet give out before you do, I would highly recommend SuperFeet insoles.
Yank out the insoles in your walking/running shoes and replace them with SuperFeet.<br>
Your feet will thank you.</p>
<p>Marilyn, you are inspirational–way to go losing a few even on vacation! Mimk, hang in there! Keep up the good work, and you’ll begin to see some results! I am in a serious stagnant phase, but I’m working on it!</p>
<p>I promised myself a new (shorter) haircut when I make my next weight goal (in 5 more pounds), but I am getting cold feet…</p>
<p>Go for it ellemenope. It will be a new look to go w/ your new slimmer self. Short hair has style!</p>
<p>For those with iphones, there is a great app called Lose It. It’s like MyPlate basically. You can add in exercise, food, etc. The nice thing is it easily stores all foods you’ve eaten including meals. So I had tuna on a bagel thin today and then again tonight and I just had to click on it as a meal and it was added. Also, for iphone users, Runkeeper keeps tabs on your calorie outtake when walking/running. It uses a GPS so it can factor in hills. My kids gave me an armband for my phone and exercise headphones for Christmas and I’m up to 3.5 miles. The scale was down a little today.</p>
<p>Exercise headphones? </p>
<p>Hooray for the scale cooperating today, mimk6!</p>
<p>My Plate has an Iphone app, too. I actually like it better than the website. It’s very easy to navigate. 2.99.</p>