Great post Char!! Thank you!!

Oh absolutely we deserve to acknowledge our hard work and having a good Monday weigh in IS without a doubt proof of that. It's just not an accurate representation of the thread if we don't weigh Monday -- or weigh in consistently whatever day you choose.



I don't know - I've owned up to my weight fluctuations - I'd love to choose yesterday's number instead of today's but it's just not the case. Perhaps I'll just continue to be accountable for my weight in my journal like I do now.

I'm not trying to be argumentative at all - I just don't see the point. We all have fluctuations in our numbers....

No clue. I'm stumped, too. I'm just going by what he told me for now. I did make a follow up with my regular doctor, and will see him tomorrow at 11:45. Thanks!

As you say Gayle, Do what works 4 you!!

Name..........5/25.........6/1.........6/8..........6/15..........6/22.......6/29
_____________________________________________________________
Aetheana.....248.0
Amanda.......255.8......250.0.......247.0........241.2........241.2
charran........200.2......205.6......204.2.........206.2.......203.8.... ..202.2
BmarieB........150.4.....151.0.......150.2.........149.2.......149.6
dblewis196................................190..............184......179. .......177
donnaliz67.....238........236........................................... .........241
Gayle...........176.........174.........175.........176............176.. .....175
jmegrl.................................................................. ..167........166.6
jmr410.........195.9......193.6.......192.3
Judy............152.6......152.6.......152.4........152.4........152.4.. ...153.2
KellyAnne..................................167........163
Maryann...................................145
Petersn78.....135.2
Renee..........137.6
Renee4LC.....219.....................................221...........217.5
Seepling2......202.........199........196.........196
skippie..........221.........225.6.....224.8.......225.6
Surfnmom...............................153.8........150.6
Wnabthin......205.8.....205.6......207.4........206.8.........204.0
Sabbykay................................245.6.........236

Well, okay then......just keeping it real...



Name..........5/25.........6/1.........6/8..........6/15..........6/22.......6/29
_____________________________________________________________
Aetheana.....248.0
Amanda.......255.8......250.0.......247.0........241.2........241.2
charran........200.2......205.6......204.2.........206.2.......203.8.... ..202.2
BmarieB........150.4.....151.0.......150.2.........149.2.......149.6
dblewis196................................190..............184......179. .......177
donnaliz67.....238........236........................................... .........241
jmegrl.................................................................. ..167........166.6
jmr410.........195.9......193.6.......192.3
Judy............152.6......152.6.......152.4........152.4........152.4.. ...153.2
KellyAnne..................................167........163
Maryann...................................145
Petersn78.....135.2
Renee..........137.6
Renee4LC.....219.....................................221...........217.5
Seepling2......202.........199........196.........196
skippie..........221.........225.6.....224.8.......225.6
Surfnmom...............................153.8........150.6
Wnabthin......205.8.....205.6......207.4........206.8.........204.0
Sabbykay................................245.6.........236

Name..........5/25.........6/1.........6/8..........6/15..........6/22.......6/29
_____________________________________________________________
Aetheana.....248.0
Amanda.......255.8......250.0.......247.0........241.2........241.2
charran........200.2......205.6......204.2.........206.2.......203.8.... ..202.2
BmarieB........150.4.....151.0.......150.2.........149.2.......149.6
dblewis196................................190..............184......179. .......177
donnaliz67.....238........236........................................... .........241
Gayle...........176.........174.........175.........176............176.. .....175
jmegrl.................................................................. ..167........166.6
jmr410.........195.9......193.6.......192.3
Judy............152.6......152.6.......152.4........152.4........152.4
KellyAnne..................................167........163.......... 161.5.........159
Maryann...................................145
Petersn78.....135.2
Renee..........137.6
Renee4LC.....219.....................................221...........217.5
Seepling2......202.........199........196.........196
skippie..........221.........225.6.....224.8.......225.6
Surfnmom...............................153.8........150.6
Wnabthin......205.8.....205.6......207.4........206.8.........204.0
Sabbykay................................245.6.........236

You have an issue with when I chose to count my weight? Please explain as I don't get this at all.


I am not looking for weight loss any longer and have hesistated in the past about weighing in here. But I decided long ago that I would weigh in with whoever is doing SB also. Maintenance goals are different from weight loss goals.
If it works for me to use numbers that help me to feel better about myself and what I'm currently doing, why should that bother you?




So you take yourself off this weighin because you don't like that I am not consistent with my weighin day? I'm confused by this...totally!!

I try to not obsess about the numbers on the scale any longer. I use it as a tool to tell me what I can or can't eat on a given day. I used to log all my food daily into my journal for accountability and had a hard time not doing it any longer after I made it to my goal weight. It made me feel safe knwoing that I had to do that each day. But it had become a crutch that I wanted to let go of...and I did.
When I first reached my goal weight of 160, I kept going to give myself some breathing room. I maintained my weight between 156-159 for a very long time, about 3 yrs. as 160 was my cutoff for cutting way back and getting it back down again.
Last year, I got down lower and have set my upper limit at 155 now.....that is when I scale it way back for several days to keep the scale in my comfy range. I work within my range and if and when I have a water weight gain, I am on top of it to see it gone. But I am within my range of acceptable (150-155)weight and that is my goal.
If I chose to not report an inflated weight from eating out, thats my choice and I hope that I am not being judged for it. And just for the record, I was up to 155 on Saturday morning.

Now....I choose to always use my lowest weight of the week when I was still in weight loss mode. Its what kept me motivated to keep moving forward. I knew that I'd get there again even when I saw the inevitable bounce back from any new low. It was like I was dangling a carrot in front of a donkey...it worked for me.
Thats why I suggested that you can use any day that you want to weighin....we each need to make this work for us and our individual needs.

Just because something has always been a certain way( Monday weighins ~ WW), doesn't mean it is written in stone. I try to stay flexible when it come to these tools that support us, not define us.

Oh....and I'm not trying to be argumentative either, Gayle!!

Judy, here's the thing with me and then let's leave it alone. If we're having a weekly weigh in with specified dates then I feel we should be reporting our weights on those days - not picking and choosing which number we like best? KWIM? For me -- just for me, that's important. It's hard to admit a gain but I do it. That's why I'll choose to report my weight in my journal....

Everyone is free to have their own opinions -- I have no issue with it at all.....I have no issue with when you weigh in. It's just not a true representation for me and wouldn't be a useful tool for me.

If I were to say something honestly --- you are looked up to here by people and offer a great deal to the South Beachers on the board. To know that you did perhaps fluctuate may make someone feel not so embarassed or apprehensive to post theirs...It would for me!

Anyway - you've come so far and are doing a fantastic job here....let's just drop it - K?

Name..........5/25.........6/1.........6/8..........6/15..........6/22.......6/29
_____________________________________________________________
Aetheana.....248.0
Amanda.......255.8......250.0.......247.0........241.2........241.2
charran........200.2......205.6......204.2.........206.2.......203.8.... ..202.2
BmarieB........150.4.....151.0.......150.2.........149.2.......149.6
dblewis196................................190..............184......179. .......177
donnaliz67.....238........236........................................... .........241
Gayle...........176.........174.........175.........176............176.. .....175
jmegrl.................................................................. ..167........166.6
jmr410.........195.9......193.6.......192.3
Judy............152.6......152.6.......152.4........152.4........152.4
KellyAnne..................................167........163.......... 161.5.........159
Maryann...................................145
Petersn78.....135.2
Renee..........137.6
Renee4LC.....219.....................................221...........217.5 ........216
Seepling2......202.........199........196.........196
skippie..........221.........225.6.....224.8.......225.6
Surfnmom...............................153.8........150.6
Wnabthin......205.8.....205.6......207.4........206.8.........204.0
Sabbykay................................245.6.........236

Name..........5/25.........6/1.........6/8..........6/15..........6/22.......6/29
_____________________________________________________________
Aetheana.....248.0
Amanda.......255.8......250.0.......247.0........241.2........241.2
charran........200.2......205.6......204.2.........206.2.......203.8.... ..202.2
BmarieB........150.4.....151.0.......150.2.........149.2.......149.6
dblewis196................................190..............184......179. .......177
donnaliz67.....238........236........................................... .........241
jmegrl.................................................................. ..167........166.6
jmr410.........195.9......193.6.......192.3
Judy............152.6......152.6.......152.4........152.4........152.4.. ....153.2
KellyAnne..................................167........163.......... 161.5.........159
Maryann...................................145
Petersn78.....135.2
Renee..........137.6
Renee4LC.....219.....................................221...........217.5 ........216
Seepling2......202.........199........196.........196
skippie..........221.........225.6.....224.8.......225.6
Surfnmom...............................153.8........150.6
Wnabthin......205.8.....205.6......207.4........206.8.........204.0
Sabbykay................................245.6.........236

Please be sure to get the last list posted ...there have been some changes.

Nice Kellyanne! I sincerely hope that you are feeling healthier and better.

For the record, I will not be weighing in with you as a group and will continue to weighin with other maintainers. I've been at this too long to report every fluctuation on my scale...its not what my life is about any longer.

I am here to support and help you learn how to do this plan. I am not seeking weight loss any longer and am off the dieting yo-yo....and have been for more than 3 yrs now. Thank God!!

Name-w/of-6/29.........7/6..........7/13..........7/20..........7/27
_____________________________________________________________

Amanda.......241.2
charran.......202.2
BmarieB.......149.6
dblewis196...177
donnaliz67....241
jmegrl..........166.6
jmr410.........192.3
KellyAnne.....159
Maryann......145
Renee4LC.....216
Seepling2.....196
skippie.........225.6
Surfnmom.....150.6
Wnabthin......204.0
Sabbykay......236

Happy July, Beachers!!

I'm not going to start a new thread for July this time and want to let this one run on. I've removed my name from this list but will still be here with you.
A few names have dropped from the list due to no weighins during June. If you return and want to be back on it, please add your name back on.

I need to explain the way I have always perceived these weighins.
It was never a "Mondays only" weighin. There was never any rule about it and I could see that making the date the Monday of each week, could easily be seen as it was. Its a good date for many to utilize as it will help them to stay on plan over the weekends when they are seeking weight loss. Off plan eating on the weekends leads to a lot of staying in one place...and when you want/need to see movement, that can be very discouraging. When I was in weight loss mode, I did use the Monday weighin to keep my on my plan on the weekends.

The only rule for being part of this weighin, is that you are eating the SBD way and that if you fail to weighin for a whole month, you fall off the list.

However, as time has gone by, it has become obvious to me, that some people need to post their weighins when it works best for them and that can change from week to week. I make no judgments about when people need or chose to post their weights. That is entirely up to the individual. So I've included "w/of" = week of, prior to the dates across the top to try to make it more clear to all.

Hello everyone. Im new to this forum, and just starting the SB plan, along with my husband. Heres my stats for the start of the WOE..
Amanda.......241.2
charran.......202.2
BmarieB.......149.6
dblewis196...177
donnaliz67....241
jmegrl..........166.6
jmr410.........192.3
KellyAnne.....159
Maryann......145
Musicmama...216
Renee4LC.....216
Seepling2.....196
skippie.........225.6
Surfnmom.....150.6
Wnabthin......204.0
Sabbykay......236

Have a great week, and thanks for being here!
Betsy

Welcome Musicmama!!
Big congrats to you on your weight loss success to date!!
We've got a lot of SBD info for you here in this thread so please go the 2nd and 3rd posts for the food lists and meal plans.

When you weigh in next time, please copy and paste the dates across the top also. Thanks!!

Name-w/of-..6/29.........7/6..........7/13..........7/20..........7/27
_____________________________________________________________
Amanda.......241.2
charran.......202.2
BmarieB.......149.6
dblewis196...177
donnaliz67....241
jmegrl..........166.6
jmr410.........192.3
KellyAnne.....159
Maryann........145
Musicmama....216
Renee4LC......216
Seepling2.....196
skippie.........225.6
Surfnmom.....150.6
Wnabthin......204.0
Sabbykay......236

OOPS! Missed those,,sorry!
yep, I read the posts about the first two weeks, and I bought the book too. My daughter is going to start when she gets back from vacation so maybe I can get her to post here as well, for the accountability and support. My husband lost about 35 pounds on Sb during the winter, but has put on some of what he lost when we stopped. He loves this WOE though so I have no problem keeping him on it.
Thanks for the welcome!