Wednesday Weigh-In Jan. 7, 2009
Welcome to the first Wednesday Weigh-In of the new year!
How did your resolutions hold up for the first week of 2009?
Did you stick to your diet and exercise routine? Or are you still suffering from post-holiday blahs?
If you’re one of the people who hasn’t yet made a resolution to lose weight, there’s still time.
Why not make TODAY the day you start new and seize the life you want?
So, how did the BlogToFitters do this week? Did they start 2009 better than they ended 2008? Did Tara weight herself yet? Read on and find out!
Tara Cain
I’ve kicked this new year off as I mean to go on!
I do not intend to ‘diet’. I intend to change the way I eat permanently. Which means I still treat myself every now and again, but essentially I am eating healthily, drinking gallons of water and actually THINKING about what I eat.
I was in the supermarket recently and fancied something sweet for after dinner and was browsing the trifles. Then I thought about how they are piped into the containers in the trifle factory and it actually put me off. I didn’t buy them!
Also exercise wise, I’ve stepped up a gear. This is only the third day, but I am aiming to move every day – whether that is walking, or a bit of yoga in the living room or playing tig in the garden with the children.
I have finally been allowed to use the pedometer I bought (that my son is just obsessed with!) and have managed to clock up at least 10,000 steps both Monday and Tuesday (which is what a lot of commenters said I should be aiming for) and as of writing this today (it’s 10.30am here in England) I’ve done nearly 3.000 with the school run.
I know I gained over Christmas (and chickened out of weighing in, so I’m not expecting miracles. But I’m confident I’m heading in the right direction.
So, I’m just off upstairs to take my clothes off, have a big wee and weigh myself . . .
The stats: Tara Cain
- Starting weight Wed. Nov.19: 168 lbs.
- Goal weight: 140 lbs.
- Weight over Christmas: 165 lbs.
- Weight today: 165lbs
- Amount lost this week: 0 lb
David Fowler
I’m a little frustrated to be honest. One reason I wanted to be part of BlogToFit was because I knew that being accountable would motivate me to stick with my plan to lose weight. It hasn’t been happening, and yes, I know it’s been Christmas and New Year and then my daughters second birthday, but that’s it now, there are no more excuses.
I haven’t exercised, I haven’t eaten properly and I’m embarrassed to admit it after getting off to such a good start. I want to recapture the enthusiasm I had for this in the first few weeks.
If no change is the best I can do right now, then it’s not good enough – I can do much better than that.
The stats: David Fowler
Starting weight Wed. Nov.19: 200 lbs.
Goal weight 173 lbs.
Format: Start / Last Week / This Week
- Weight: 200 / 198 / 198
- Amount lost this week: 0 lbs
- Hips: 40 / 39.75 / 39.75
- Waist: 38.5 / 38.25 / 38.25
- Belly: 40.25 / 40 / 40
- Chest: 41.5 / 41 / 41
(Weight is in lbs and measurements in inches)
David Wright
While I was under the weather most of the week and didn’t exercise, I did eat better (partly from being sick) and was able to post a loss this week.
I hope to carry my momentum with me into next week and the rest of the year!
The stats: David Wright
- Starting weight Wed. Nov.19: 350 lbs.
- Goal weight: 250 lbs.
- Weight last week: 347 lbs.
- Weight today: 345 lbs.
- Amount lost this week: 2 lbs.
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Well done to the fab three for getting the year off to a good start and helping to kick us back into shape again! I lost my holiday 1lb this morning which was a motivator so am back on it today. Have just finished dancing round the living room to some loud euphoric dance (bet my little old lady next door loves me!), some weights, tummy stuff and tricep dips off the dining room chair! Bloody knackered now! Off to shower and chant “Toned and Tanned for The Dress, Toned and Tanned for The Dress…”
It’s only four months and one week till The Party and four months and two weeks till a romantic trip to London with possible added bonus of a pair of Manolo’s!! Shoes are the best motivator!
ThatGirl39’s last blog post..Farewell Kitten
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Tara Cain Reply:
January 7th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
I lost my holiday 1lb? Are you kidding me? You lucky lucky lucky lucky lucky devil.
Either you’ve got good genes or you ate 1 mince pie all Christmas.
Love the idea of you doing tricep dips in the dining room! Now THAT’S dedication.
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David Fowler Reply:
January 9th, 2009 at 2:03 pm
Yeah, so casual like you just tossed it away. LOL
Good job though!! Hey, invite the little old lady to play get fit with you!
David Fowler’s last blog post..I Love Power Tools And Gadgets
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Good stuff, everyone! Well, I’ve done it. I’ve joined in with a Wednesday Weigh-in post, and the Lion has joined me.
Monday, it was back to the gym, and I have logged 5.5 miles on the treadmill.
I have a new strategy for wine and chocolate (which I am not willing to give up!). ONE glass of wine which I take tiny sips from, and make it last an hour when I get home from work. ONE tiny square of chocolate after dinner which I cut into 3 pieces and savour every morsel of.
@Tara – what is ‘playing tig’? Is that the same as playing tag?
Urban Panther’s last blog post..Weight gain is clearly his fault
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David Wright Reply:
January 8th, 2009 at 4:19 am
Welcome!
As for Tara and ‘playing tig’, I am sure she will say that the correct British word is actually TIG and everyone else is getting the Queen’s English all messed up.
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David Fowler Reply:
January 9th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
You’re making my mouth water with that description of the wine and the chocolate and I don’t even like wine (though it’s never stopped me drinking it).
Tig is Tag and eve in the UK there’s a north/south divide. It tends to be called Tag where I am in the south.
5.5miles. Bravo!
David Fowler’s last blog post..Comment Luv is getting on my moobs
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Gained a bit but my pants are looser. Go figure.
Update in CommentLuv link.
Avlor’s last blog post..Wii Fit and Blog to Fit Update #8
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David Wright Reply:
January 8th, 2009 at 4:20 am
Whenever that happens to me, I assume that some of my fat shifted elsewhere. Sneaky fat!
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Avlor Reply:
January 8th, 2009 at 7:22 am
(giggle) That’s probably what happened to me.
Avlor’s last blog post..Wii Fit and Blog to Fit Update #8
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David Fowler Reply:
January 9th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Yeah. Tara’s goes to her feet.
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David Fowler Reply:
January 9th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
Avlor, I so badly want to make a joke. But I won’t. Instead I’ll come over to see your write up.
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I am mildly confused as to whether I was supposed to post my stats here or on my blog but they are on my blog right now. I of course included the button and a link back here. While I know it would have been nice to post a weight loss over the holidays, keeping from gaining weight is a victory in itself!
White Hot Magik’s last blog post..Getting Back in the Saddle Again
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Tara Cain Reply:
January 7th, 2009 at 12:23 pm
You do whatever suits you WHM.
And many many congrats on maintaining over the festivites. That is indeed a victory.
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David Fowler Reply:
January 9th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Yeah, What Tara said. Maintaining is pretty good considering. Well done!
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I’ve done very well over the holidays. Frankly, I’m shocked, though this year was a very, very low-keyed holiday.
I’m down over 10 lbs since I started, but you’ll have to check the commentluv for details — also, unfortunately, I felt the need to include a rather somber message on exercise safety.
Mike Goad’s last blog post..Wednesday Weigh-In — and a safety moment.
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David Wright Reply:
January 8th, 2009 at 4:31 am
Congrats on the continued weight loss. Sorry about your friend – and thanks for the word of warning.
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Mike Goad Reply:
January 8th, 2009 at 8:33 am
Thanks.
It was very shocking and, though I don’t normally dwell on things, I haven’t been able to get it out of my thoughts for very long this week.
Mike Goad’s last blog post..Wednesday Weigh-In — and a safety moment.
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I am doing my weigh in on Thursday but I ate well yesterday.
And I’m not doing badly today. So, things are going alright. Love the site.
Upstatemomof3’s last blog post..Weight Watchers Works For Me
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David Wright Reply:
January 8th, 2009 at 4:28 am
Thank you and welcome to the group. You can come back here and comment on Thursday if you like. We’re kinda’ lenient (and cool) that way. Well, at least I am. That Fowler guy can be a real stickler for rules and such. Must go with his job.
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David Fowler Reply:
January 9th, 2009 at 2:00 pm
What? My job as mother you mean?
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David Fowler Reply:
January 9th, 2009 at 2:14 pm
Hiya
Dave is right. We’re pretty relaxed here. sometimes Dave blogs in his boxer shorts and sailor hat.
Looking forward to seing how the weigh in went!!
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No weigh-ins at WeightWatchers since before Christmas. Last Saturday revealed a net gain of 4 pounds. Oh, the humanity. And the champagne. You know it’s not good when the person behind the counter says, “Well, dear, it is what it is.”
Now that’s behind me, I’ve seen downward movement on my own scale, so I expect to be at least at net zero by Saturday and we begin again. The key for me is tracking every single thing that goes down the pipe.
Good job, everyone!
Betsy Wuebker’s last blog post..ENDANGERED SPECIES: TRADITIONAL MEDIA AND JOURNALISM
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David Wright Reply:
January 8th, 2009 at 4:27 am
Congrats on reversing course before four turned to more! Damned holidays!
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David Fowler Reply:
January 9th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
I have a hellish day with the children i could so use a tankard of Champagne right now.
Downward is good. May it continue long enough to get you where you want to be.
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I am down 2 pounds this morning, but not able to exercise…I have a disk out of place in my spine and the pain is radiating around my side so I thought I was having a heart attack in the middle of the night…Pain is also running up to give me a headache and a rather twisted look…
I am right where I started at…aargh!
I just can not lay down and sleep the whole night through. Chiropractor doing wonders but it will not stay in place…I would not wish this on anyone…I think getting back to swimming tomorrow will help a great deal…but I am frustrated.
When I eat I feel over full with the tiniest of portions…
My year is August to August with my goal of being the Healthiest in my whole life and I have had pneumonia, super day care virus and now this back pain….I am feeling like I am failing …which is not a good feeling and is zapping my positive energy and momentum…
Patricia’s last blog post..After Math
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David Wright Reply:
January 8th, 2009 at 4:24 am
Wow, sorry you’re in so much pain. Back problems are the worst! I hope you’re feeling better soon. Congrats on the 2 pound loss!
Relax and get better before pushing yourself again. I’d rather be up a few pounds than in terrible pain and slimmer.
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David Fowler Reply:
January 9th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Ouch! The disk is troublesome to say the least and of course that’s going to have a major impact on your state of mind. I know from experience the when you’re in pain it’s hard to care about ANYTHING else.
You’ve certainly been through the mill, but I have a feeling you’re not beaten yet. You’re far to determined. Keep going Patricia. Keep going.
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I will definately be watching how well you guys do for inspiration. I need to lose 60 pounds. YES thats right . I will settle to lose 40 to start with. My year has started well. Good luck everyone.
melanie’s last blog post..Nokia95
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David Wright Reply:
January 8th, 2009 at 4:25 am
Good luck to yourself, too.
I’m in need of a 100 pound loss. Probably more, to be honest, but I’ll settle for 100 to start things off.
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Tara Cain Reply:
January 8th, 2009 at 7:06 am
Melanie, 40 lbs or 4, or 400, you’re more than welcome here!
Best of luck with your regime.
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David Fowler Reply:
January 9th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
Melanie, I’m also living with the difficlties of being a SAHD trying to get a home business going and raising four children. Good luck. And keep coming back with updates!!
David Fowler’s last blog post..I Love Power Tools And Gadgets
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