Weight Diary Day 75

[lesliebbw2006]

congrats on your weight loss. It's a daily struggle! I recently started my atkins diet a month ago and I have lost 24 lbs. The calorie diet wasn't affective for me, so I cut out my carbs and the weight is falling off fast.

[Phoray]

way to go on the 180's! I'm so giddy to see that number soon. I love the ellyptical so much! Such good exercise and none of the joint pain. ^^

[UnveiledSoul]

Weigh to go!!! Congratulations on your weight loss thus far.

[antishay]

Thank you :)

[narcissisticfatchick]

You look really good, keep it up! And I hate periods, they really mess up your weight reading!

Also, how do you join challenges?

[antishay]

Thank you - yeah, ugh, periods.

To join a challenge you simply hear about it and go watch the video. Usually all the instructions are in the video, and usually entail PMing the leader of the challenge, etc.. The Lucky 7's Challenge is halfay over, but there's a new challenge starting Aug 1st. I'll PM you with the video if I can find it... :)

[antishay]

Yeah... I tried that approach, but I feel too out of control that way. I like eating my regular calories each day and exercising and seeing how it's effecting my weight. I drink the same amount of water a day, so it's interesting to see how little changes in my diet will help or hinder me :) For example, eating salads and replacing my morning coffee with green tea have made me lose weight faster. Drinking a beer makes me gain for a day or two :) I like knowing that stuff. Thanks for the sub! :D

[xenpilot]

How does sodium affect weight?

[antishay]

Let me try to make this fit inside a comment! :P

Your body is naturally 60-80% water weight. A properly hydrated person, therefore, takes in water and pees out water and stays about the same amount of weight all along. However, if you eat a lot of salt (more than you normally would), your body will "retain water" to bond with the salt so it can flush out of your system. A bag of potato chips will make me retain about 5 Lbs of water for 3-4 days! Some salt is good - too much is bad :)

[xenpilot]

Thanks Antishay and all the best with your weight loss journey:)

[antishay]

Thanks :D

[ilovewizards]

wow! you look wonderful! I can see a huge difference in your face! doing great! i just came back from san fran and im almost positive i gained a few pounds:( oh well, a steady, slow, consistent, and realistic view and execution is the only true path to a healthier and thinner self

[antishay]

Thank you!

AGH well, vacations do that ;) Most of your weight gain is probably water because when I went to CA I gained 9 Lbs in that week but within 11 days I was back down to my pre-vacation weight. Once you fall into a normal schedule it'll fall right off :) Good luck!

[weightwatchersgirl]

you are really having steady loss. that is good. i ruminate about your water video. thanks for posting that. i have been focusing more on my hydration as well.

[antishay]

Sorry - I commented on the wrong comment :P

Thank you re: the water video. Hydration is so key. <3!

[Stashie06]

Why don't you weigh yourself everyday and then just use whichever weight is the lowest as your official weigh in amount (instead of picking a certain day of the week)? :)

[antishay]

Hey - that's an idea! :P I figure I'll keep going as I have been, but I'll be keeping an eye on that scale! :P

[melissahaslotstolove]

You are doing so great! And I agree with you that the elliptical is the best butt kicker!

[antishay]

I love it! Thanks :D

[TalismanAZ]

WooHoo almost 30 pounds gone!!! You are doing awesome! Welcome to the 180's!

[antishay]

:D:D THank yoU!

[mellowyellow821]

Friday is a good day only because you normally eat a lot more calories on saturdays so giving it a lot of time to get it off is good

[antishay]

GOOD point. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. :)

[oxxKATALINAxxo]

I do the exact same thing girl... I've always weighed myself daily. Can't break old habits...lol When I don't see that much of a difference throughout the week, it discourages me a little, but then I fail to look at how I've done over a longer period of time. I'm glad that you see your success and it gives you a better picture. Keep up the awesome work. I'm glad I stumbled upon your videos :)

[antishay]

:D Thank you. I know over time I will be there, and that I just have to be patient. I am FINALLY seeing the changes, which is very rewarding :P

[LauraLee17]

yay, 30 pounds is exciting!

[antishay]

Woohoo!

[quinnquailquack]

The numbers...the numbers!!!

You confused the heck out of me. I honestly couldn't follow what you were talking about. All I know is that you had a smile on your face the entire time and that you're super close to 30 lbs loss. Fortunately, you being happy is all I need to know.

So...yay you!

I know you'll achieve that 30 pound loss come Wednesday and hit 179 in only a couple weeks time.

Keep it up!

[antishay]

LOL, thank you. I can't wait to drop any lower.

Sorry I confused you!

[7llazaren]

170ies are coming around the corner, Congrats on your loss and consistant exercising......wondering how much your beautiful hair weighs...

[antishay]

LOL, I never thought about that. Hmmm..

Thanks!

[zurplemoon]

you are rocking it congrats. have fun this weekend.

[antishay]

Thank you!

[work2Bthin]

3lbs in 2 days is the catch up from the time when you figured that you should lose!! I think I told you that, hehe. wtg

[antishay]

You were right :P

[work2Bthin]

You are doing great! I am so happy to see you happy. You look fantastic! Keep it up and remember this feeling for reference. I know that you are excited and all the working out is paying off. This stuff is what makes me want to get off my arse. Seeing others happy about the "results" of exercise. 180's WOOOHOOOT <3 (copycat but I think that is cute and a good way to letya know ur special!)

[antishay]

LOL, everyone does <3. No copying is involved :P I MUST remember this feeling - thank you :) I just needed to look at the solid progression of numbers to realize that I really AM losing weight and that I am doing good :P Thanks!!

[sarasayshi]

Congrats on breaking 180's! That must feel pretty darn good!

[antishay]

It feels awesome! Thank you!