AUGUST 2016 McDougall Weigh In Group

[chickpeababy]

Down 2 lbs!

[danaveg]

Down 3.2 pounds!

[sarabee]

I am posting a beginning weight of 148.5 today. Tonight it will be potatoes and salad for dinner. I would love to hear what everyone is eating.

[LisaGee]

-3 lbs this week - what a victory! I've been eating WFPB for over two years and initially gained 6 lbs and have NOT been able to lose that 6 lbs or the additional 30 that still need to come off. This is my first significant loss and all because I have FINALLY embraced the caloric density mantra. Jeff's explanations on these boards was extremely helpful - I know I've heard this information and don't know why it's taken so long for me to grasp - but I think I've finally got it! Well, I guess I do know, I didn't want to give up my delicious home-baked breads, muffins and nut butters .

[LisaGee]

I am posting a beginning weight of 148.5 today. Tonight it will be potatoes and salad for dinner. I would love to hear what everyone is eating.

My typical meals this past week have been 1 lb of veggies first thing in the morning, whatever I have on hand (frozen spinach, kale, mixed veggies or fresh tomatoes and cucumbers); later I have a bowl of oatmeal and if I'm still hungry some fruit. Lunch is typically leftovers from previous dinners and a huge salad with a homemade oil free dressing. Dinners consisted of rice/potatoes/corn, at least 1/2 cup of beans and lots of veggies. Our CSA has been overflowing with zucchini, squash and eggplant so I've been roasting/steaming these and topping with oil-free sauces. After dinner is another serving of fruit, either fresh or banana cream.

[Tapper543]

Down 1 lb. for a 15 total loss so far. It's a good week.

[belcimo]

I completely forgot to post yesterday and honestly only 3 or 4 meals were on plan this week. HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH CONSTANT FOOD INVITATIONS??? Nights out on the town, lunch meetings, parents having you over for dinner, date nights with wine/cheese, birthdays? I'm beginning to hate it all and just want to be a recluse!

Up 0.8 this week.
Current weight 241.2 lbs.

Last Wednesday my weight shot back up to 245 and I got really upset/sad. Glad to be down 3.8 from Wed, but need to stop weighing myself daily, and focus on focusing. Sigh. Work stress > exhausted/sad/lazy > messy house > disorganized > home stress > eat out > fail > then go back to work the next day and do it all over again.

I'm a mess.

[Franchesca_S.]

Good Morning.
Down .5 lb at 186.
Have a great weekend.
Franchesca

[clarabels]

Good afternoon to all!
Just found this MWL Group.I'm in.

[Debbie]

Oh my gosh, I am so sorry I am so late!! We went shopping yesterday and got home late. Meant to come on this morning and do the tally and started, but totally forgot. We are trying our hand at food prep. Now too bad for a first day, but I sure hope next time it doesn't take all damn day. I've been cooking since morning....I don't want to spend every Sunday food prepping for the week. I go back to work tomorrow and I'm a little stressed/worried as I will probably be full time now. sigh....

Great to see so many new "faces" this week!! Keep coming back.


August 2016 Weight Loss Group :: Weekly Weigh In Results
Total group loss reported in 2016: 337.3
Total group loss reported in August: 11.7
Week ending 08/05/2016: 10 participants reported a total loss of 11.7 pounds.

**Reminder, all gains count towards the total.**

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Hazelrah- +2
Belcimo- +.8

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Total gains = + 2.8
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Franchesca_S.- .5
Icandothis- .5
Tapper543- 1
Kerrilyn- 1.3
Checkpeababy- 2
Janeykhan- 3
LisaGee- 3
Danaveg- 3.2

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Total losses = 14.5
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Total group loss in August 2016: 11.7
Week ending 08/26/2016: participants reported a total loss of pounds.
Week ending 08/19/2016: participants reported a total loss of pounds.
Week ending 08/12/2016: participants reported a total loss of pounds.
Week ending 08/05/2016: 10 participants reported a total loss of 11.7 pounds.

Total group loss in July 2016: 21.6
Week ending 07/29/2016: 6 participants reported a total loss of 3.1 pounds.
Week ending 07/22/2016: 3 participants reported a total loss of .8 pounds.
Week ending 07/15/2016: 7 participants reported a total loss of 1.7 pounds.
Week ending 07/08/2016: 7 participants reported a total loss of 1.7 pounds.
Week ending 07/01/2016: 10 participants reported a total loss of 14.3 pounds.

Total group loss in June 2016: 39.6
Week ending 06/24/2016: 13 participants reported a total loss of 11.2 pounds.
Week ending 06/17/2016: 10 participants reported a total loss of 6.2 pounds.
Week ending 06/10/2016: 12 participants reported a total loss of 12.9 pounds.
Week ending 06/03/2016: 8 participants reported a total loss of 9.3 pounds.


Total group loss in May 2016: 48.1
Week ending 05/27/2016: 10 participants reported a total loss of 16.7 pounds.
Week ending 05/20/2016: 10 participants reported a total loss of 8 pounds.
Week ending 05/13/2016: 13 participants reported a total loss of 10.6 pounds.
Week ending 05/06/2016: 11 participants reported a total loss of 12.8 pounds.

Total group loss in April 2016: 68.4
Week ending 04/29/2016: 9 participants reported a total loss of 13.7 pounds.
Week ending 04/22/2016: 6 participants reported a total loss of 10.6 pounds.
Week ending 04/15/2016: 10 participants reported a total loss of 7.7 pounds.
Week ending 04/08/2016: 11 participants reported a total loss of 25.3 pounds.
Week ending 04/01/2016: 10 participants reported a total loss of 11.1 pounds.

Total group loss in March 2016: 37.4
Week ending 03/25/2016: 8 participants reported a total loss of 12.2 pounds.
Week ending 03/18/2016: 12 participants reported a total loss of 11 pounds.
Week ending 03/11/2016: 8 participants reported a total loss of 4.4 pounds.
Week ending 03/04/2016: 9 participants reported a total loss of 9.8 pounds.

Total group loss in February 2016: 26.8
Week ending 02/26/2016: 11 participants reported a total loss of 21.8 pounds.
Week ending 02/19/2016: 11 participants reported a total loss of 1.2 pounds.
Week ending 02/12/2016: 10 participants reported a total loss of 5.5 pounds.
Week ending 02/05/2016: 9 participants reported a total gain of 1.7 pounds.

Total group loss in January 2016: 83.7
Week ending 01/29/2016: 10 participants reported a total loss of 1.4 pounds.
Week ending 01/22/2016: 15 participants reported a total loss of 14 pounds.
Week ending 01/15/2016: 16 participants reported a total loss of 15.5 pounds.
Week ending 01/08/2016: 23 participants reported a total loss of 41.5 pounds.
Week ending 01/01/2016: 05 participants reported a total loss of 11.3 pounds.

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Total loss in 2015 was 631.6
Total loss in 2014 was 72.9 (from Oct 31)

[Franchesca_S.]

Belcimo,
I'm finding restaurants to be pretty accommodating. Not perfect, of course, but usually if they fail its because I forgot to ask them to leave out an ingredient (usually cheese).
When I'm going to office parties or homes I always bring a dish that I can eat (and share) even if I was told not to bring anything..
The most useful thing I learned this year is that if it is doubtful that there will be MWL food, I eat before I go. It can be as simple as throwing some zucchini and rice in a dish and microwaving it, but with something in my stomach I can resist a lot more than when I'm hungry. I might weaken and eat a few bites off plan, but its better than a plate-full.
Franchesca

[belcimo]

Belcimo,
I'm finding restaurants to be pretty accommodating ... I might weaken and eat a few bites off plan, but its better than a plate-full.
Franchesca

Thank you, Franchesca! "Progress, not perfection" is something I really need to keep in mind so I don't get fully derailed over and over. Continued success to you!

[Kerrilyn]

Started McDougall in June at around 176
Last week 172.6
Now 169.5
Goal is 134.5

Down 3.1 from last week

[Janeykhan]

start weight 285, current weight 237, goal weight 140
loss this past week 1 lb
30 weeks on plan
total loss 48 lbs
5'5", age 61

[Tapper543]

HI All!

-.8 this morning. Down 16 total. Onward!