Ok, so everyone in the contest can chat about their progress here, ask questions, and post anything that they like! This will all be taken into account along with the Body Transformation Contest Weigh-Ins Thread, for determining prizes!

Have fun!

I suppose I'll ask the first question, I'm still a little confused. Are we to copy the entire first posting, with all the dates of weight-ins and measurments, into the other thread, then just update that weekly? Or just write in a little note of how we're doing, then update the original post from the original thread?

I'm sure all the kinks will get worked out soon!

As for my progress, after 2 pounds down in the first 6 days or so, I ran into a really bad cold so I just got back to the gym yesterday for the first time since Thursday. But happily I didn't gain anything, just lost all the cardio I had built up But that should come back quickly.

How is everyone else doing?

Haha, no just leave your first weigh in in the other post, and continue with the second weigh-ins, and measurements for this week in the new thread.

I'm back down to having only gained 4 lbs since the start of the contest. Yeay! I switched to a ketogenic diet, and am taking a week off from weight training (though certainly not because I want to ).

That's too bad about your cold, jojo. Glad you're feeling better and optimistic. Hope everyone's doing great. And if you're not, ask for help!

Oh, and Happy Valentines.

Howdy everyone!! Well nothing like a nice CONTEST to keep us ALL on our toes.I am sure we are going to do such a gr8 job in this ..so start shopping for swimsuites,bikini's,and sexy guy swim wear lol!!LETS kick some poundage butt!
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY**HUGGS**

Hi everyone! I have been going up and down and couple of pounds for the last few weeks and I have been down about it. I finally feel like I broke my mental plateau. I have been eating better and I see a difference on the scale, yeah! I feel like I am back and my progress will continue. I have been coming on here and reading the other posts, which I feel kept me from gaining a bunch of weight back, so THANKS! The only bad thing is I had to cancel my gym membership because of a money situation. We have a clubhouse in our community that has a fitness center. Unfortunately the machines need to be replaced. But If I could walk or run there(1/2 mile) and do some weights as well as some cardio then walk or run back, that should be a pretty good workout.
Good luck everone! Thanks for being such great supporters.
Cathy

Also, a little confused too. Do we update that original thread and then post our results here? Thanks!

Yup. This thread is for chatting, comments, whatever else. There's another thread here (which I've just noticed you've already updated) for this week's weigh-ins and measurements. And just that. They're separated so it's easier to check everyone's stats because all the "clutter" is in this thread.

Glad you're making positive changes. That's fantastic.

Thanks Focus. I did get the idea after I went on the other thread. I just needed to catch myself up.
Cathy

Niapage---
Congratulations! I see by your ticker that you reached your goal. 169 is my goal, which I hope to reach by my next birthday(in January).

YEAH! apologies for being a cheesebag, but i'm so proud.

How is everyone doing? I am trying to keep up with you guys. Hopefully on Tuesday I will have a lose. I am missing my exercise right now, but definitely tomorrow I am going to the clubhouse and having a great workout. I guess with the mindset I have been in I am glad that have been maintaining instead of gaining. So, when I get to goal I think I will do good at maintaining(is that spelled correctly-because it doesn't look like it!).
Have a great weekend!
Cathy

Unfortunately it's been a rough start for me. I ran into that rough cold, then finally got back to the gym for a few days, then nothing from Thursday until today (between valentines day, volunteering, work and "family day" here in Ontario, I just couldn't find the time). I really do have to start making exercise a priority for me. If I had an interview or a doctor's appointment, of course I'd arrange my life around that. I'm sure other people can understand not putting the gym up there with such high priority, and I'm sure everyone is just as frustrated about it as me! Anyone found a good way to deal with this? Any tips on training my brain into making it a priority?

Anyways, I don't enjoy making excuses for myself, but that was my last week and a half. The good news, I have nothing scheduled for myself for weeks, so there shouldn't be any problems getting to the gym for the next while! My only obstacle will be my snacking :S

How is everyone else doing?

I am with you jojo. My mind is not in it right now to exercise. But, I think the best thing to do is just go. I find that when I put my workout clothes on I suddenly feel the urge to exercise(too bad I haven't been putting them on). If you promise to go exercise tomorrow, then I will too. I will be back tomorrow to let you know that I went. I hope you go and enjoy it!
Cathy

Hello checking on this fine boring Monday to say howdy.
Yeah that was my 2nd mini goal after the 1st one of getting below
200 now 150 then my fial goal 145,I will be happy with that.JoJo it
will get easier with each day and when you see those inches melting
and clothes getting lose that will help keep ya on track and you will
hit your goal.Well everyone have a gr8 week,Tammy

Hey guys, how's everyone? :]

I just started following a new plan, and am being assisted by sparkpeople once more, as last time I failed to use the site regularly after a few weeks, but now it'll be easier to keep track without writing it all down on my own.
I'll weigh in shortly!