Julie's & Carolynne's Journey

We are not heading to the Waist Coast, however, this has not been a waist of time.  I am refocused to lose another 20 by my DIsney trip in May. My partner, Julie has 200 plus days to reach her goal and I know that she has the power to reach for the stars.  FOCUS!  -Carolynne

I have not been running.  I have not felt well and the weather has stunk, but I feel the need to run so this weekend, even if it kills me, I need to start exercising regularly.  I hope my partner and I can keep this going.  We have both been struggling to hit the 20 pound mark.  We need to FOCUS and keep it going.  I have June as my next 20 pounds goal date and October for the last 20.  This is more than a 12 week challenge, this is the year and if it takes me a year then at least I have a long term goal  Those darn girl scouts delivered their EVIL cookies this week so I am struggling, BAD!  FOCUS!

-Carolynne 

I was not as diligent about my water this week and I gained a pound.  I found something that worked and did not follow through.  I must say, it is very discouraging to have gained but I knew that a stand still or gain week was coming.  I am finding it hard to journal, and stick to my calories and my lack of effort showed on the scale.  REFOCUS, water, calories, journal and exercise.  It is that simple!  I feel thinner, my clothes fit better so I know that I am headed in the right direction.  -Carolynne

No weight change for me this week.  I don't feel discouraged, I will try to change a few things this week, like Carolynne I need to increase my water.  It worked for her--GREAT JOB!!!  I am however excited that I was able to add a few of my favorite "FAT GIRL" songs to our site.  I added them for fun and it motivates me and make me smile and sometimes even lol!!!! So Funny.  ---Julie

After two weeks of only .5 loss each week I needed to change the plan.  I took my weight divided by two to equal the ounces of water I need to drink a day.  I decided to try not eating after 7p.m. which I managed to do 6 out of 7 days and I lost 2 pounds this week.  I REALLY need to exercise more but the weather and my schedule are not working with me, but NO more excuses.  I want another two gone next week (at least). My biggest challenge is food cravings.  I am trying hard to work them into my calorie count.  It is tough.

-Carolynne