Hang in there!! Let's see last week I was 136.8, I can't even remember where I started with the first weight loss pact.. maybe 2 pounds down. (so don't feel bad Holly) I am 5 pounds down since the beginning of the year though, so that's gotta be good! My goal is 130. My build is med-framed.. am barely 5'4 My body type just never would allow me to get to 110.. its all very interesting to me with the different body types, weights, etc. Have finally learned to accept them after all these years.

When I first lost weight I was in a "lose it no matter what" mode. Now, I am more in the lifestyle change & lets see if you can maintain this for life mode. So, its taking a lot longer, but I think its a healthier way to do it.

Sherie - how tall are you?

Live and learn, you and I are probably about the same size. I'm 5'6 and I currently weigh 145. My goal is 140. My mom say's every inch gives you another 5 pounds, so you and I are probably a close match! I'm actually happy at this weight of 145, but you know how that goes... a few pounds up and I'll be hitting the 150's again - so best to get to 140 and use the 5 pound up rule from there. I'd love to hit 140 by the time I go on vacation June 7th, that will give me the wiggle room I need to indulge a little more since that's what vacations are all about!

Sherie

ok, I'm in. I wasn't going to do it this time. Changed my mind. No weigh in this morning, may wait (for weight) till next Thursday.

held even this week. Rats!

ksrunr

I don't weigh in until tomorrow - not sure if I'm excited or dreadful of what the results will be. I think I did good.

Holly - do you think you eat enough for all the running you do? Maybe your body is trying to hold onto what "little" fat it has . . . . just a though!? Still 1/2 pound is good. How about giving away the rest of that Easter Candy - take it to work, mailman, paper boy . . .

Sherie - I loose weights in segments too. Seems like I can't loose one pound to save my soul and then all of a sudden 3 are gone. Hang in there!

Live and Learn - You are doing good! I agree slow and steady is the best way to loose.

Karen - are you training for a long distance race? If not, maybe back down the miles a little to loose those pesky pounds. .4 pounds isn't too awful - you'll loose it plus some I am sure!

Gordon - How nice to eat like a bear and stay the same!!

Batman- have fun on your trail marathon! WooHoo on the 2 pounds down!!

Evanflein - Yeah for gaining 2 pounds? I know you've been dealing with a lot lately. Take a deep breath and let go . . . I'm the same as you with the belly thing, and also people are surprised I weigh what I do.

I'm 5'6 and like to weigh 130-132. Anything less than that and I start getting accused of being anorexic! I say People! Have ya seen me eat??? Never gonna happen . . . .

Okay - can you tell I got alot of time on my hands at work today? oy!

~Mary

Sherie - I think you've got a good theory about the scale sitting on the large divisions longer than the in-between numbers. I have one of those digital scales that only measures by 0.2 lbs, so it makes me kind of mad that I never see a .5 on it - only .2, .4 ,.6, etc.

Live and Learn - I agree that the way we're trying to shed a few pounds right now is much healthier than some of the methods we've used in the past. Nice and slow. Although frustrating at times.

Lyndenrunner - at least you maintained this week - good for you!

Derrick - good luck on your run this weekend, and congrats on your nice loss this week.

dg9 - Glad to hear you're in for this Pact.

ksrunr - staying the same is much better than gaining, so that's not bad!

evanflein - I hope this week is better and less stressful than last for you .

hopeful4ever - Good luck with your weigh-in tomorrow morning. It's always exciting to get up in the morning when you know you're going to have a good weigh-in! And yes, I'm training for a marathon at the end of May, so I'm right at my highest mileage right now - up to 65 miles per week. I'm hoping that after this run is done, I'll be able to go back to a more reasonable schedule and lose those last few pesky lbs, if I'm not able to between now and then.

Karen