The E-LAB Project

badger

Roadrunner checking in

Friday check-in = 3 points

Weight 177.0 (down from last week) = 2 points

New E-LAB low = 1 point

Exercise = 14 points

Daily H2O = 7 points

Extra credit = 1 point - dropped a pants size!  Yee haa!  I love putting on my slacks and they're too big.  Don't really want to buy new clothes because I intend to reduce some more.  But I'm going to need a few items for an interim wardrobe.  This should be a reward but I hate shopping.  I can get my favorite old pair of jeans on but I can't zip them up yet.  YET!

Total = 28 points

bookart

Congrats, Badger! 

Roadrunner checking in

3 pts for Friday check in - about time I made it here on a Friday!

7 pts for water - although I did drink too much soda this week - usually only do one - this week did two

Let's see - exercise?  What's that?  Been in a slump, dump, lump lately.  Don't know if it's still depression or the blah I get on the meds.  Could be either.  I just can't seem to get off the couch.  0 pts, as far as I remember.

0 pts for weight.  I'm figuring out the new scale.  Shouldn't be rocket science.

I'm doing my best to dig myself out of this pit. I feel so much better when I exercise, you would think that I would want to go everyday. Instead, I'm watching too much TV (something I rarely do, otherwise), reading obsessively, and avoiding, avoiding, avoiding. If there's an excuse for not doing it, I'm not doing it. I'm not completely stalled, but I'm not nearly where I usually am energy-wise.

Meece

Checking in but didn't weigh.  Been pretty good on my diet this week, but most of all, better on fluid intake.  Dr. says that could be my plumbing problem so I am gonna try and fix it.

Had a late day at work and trying to get ready for a trip so Dh went for burgers.  The whole time he was gone, I was pedaling on the bike.  Got to head off a few of those calories!

badger

hey ladies, let's send prayers and positive energy down to Florida for patoo.  She's in a 5K at Disney today.  You go girl!

Elaine, IMHO you're doing more than you're giving yourself credit for.  I know I sound like a broken record about a five-dollar pedometer but it's good in so many ways.  It's a place to start for a tiny bit of time and money.  Just clip it to your waistband or pocket at the start of the day.  You'll be amazed when you see how much you really walk in a day.  That in itself is motivating and can help stop the cycle of negative energy.  Then you'll feel better and want to do better..

I'm at 176.0 this morning!  Aiming for 175 on Friday.  ((hugs)) to all you birdies out there!

Linda-n3

Well, forgot to check in yesterday!

So,

Maintaining from prior week = 1 point

Exercising = 6 points

Missed the Friday Check-in = 0 points

Meeting daily water intake = 5 points

"Extra Credit" points  = 1 for getting to a yoga class!  Trying to break out of the non-activity cycle!

Total: 13 points, not better than last week, but only 'cuz I missed the check-in.  DID meet goal of 3 extra activity points!

bookart

OK - I'm at 210 according to the scale.  I'm going to shoot for 209 by next Friday, and we'll see.  I did get some stuff done today - it's not just exercise I'm not getting done.  Today, my oldest came over and helped me get some stuff into the attic, which I've needed to do for a month.  And I also worked on two pieces for an Austin show - just a give-away fundraiser, but I needed to get them done.  Almost done on those.  So that's progress.  I'd get the itch to make something, but everytime I went into my studio I just saw this stuff piled up and couldn't get past it to actually do something.  So now I'm unblocked, somewhat.  That fung shei stuff (sp?) does have an impact on me, I guess.

badger

hey Elaine, I was going to mention this before- I weighed 200 when I finished chemo in June of 2010.  I stepped on the scale and said OMG this is a wake-up call I have to do something.  That was 20 months ago, so I've lost 24 pounds in 20 months by exercising every day, drinking lots of water, and making good nutritional choices.

I'm eating better: higher quality food, mostly organic.  Avoiding foods high on the glycemic index so no white sugar, white flour, white rice, or white potatoes.  Costs more per item but I'm eating less so spending the same on food each week.

Been cleaning house myself and finding it's so much more restful to be at home without all the stuff.  Shredded a ton of paper, moved furniture, made for a clear flow through the living room.  Is that the fung shui? 

bookart

Ah, yes - the white stuff.  I'm a slave to the stuff - white rice, white sugar, potatoes - I can't do wheat flour, so that's not a problem, but the rest is.  I know it's not good for me, but but but!  My key is moderation rather than deprivation.  Can't give it up, but can cut down a lot. 

bcincolorado

Zogo, I'm a Robin and I'm still here.......just been sick and didn't get on at all for a few days.

Good news is I was down 3 pounds!  Amazing what  you can do when you don't eat because you're sleeping all the time! 

Of course that means no water and exercize and I missed check in..............I'll try to get there this week.

Meece

Hope you are feeling better, bcincolorado.

You are doing good, bookart.  You are getting very close to your ELab low!

When I was going through chemo I got down to 123.  My end of chemo weight was around 138, so you can see hoe far I went in the wrong direction.

suzwes

Hello, I'm back!  I've missed everyone.  Gained a lot of weight so I need to get back to ELAB and the Robins.  I'll check in on Friday, not promising a weight, I'm too afraid to get on the scale but I'll try to be brave. 

Meece

Welcome back, Suz.

My FDIL told me my scale was mean the other day.  She said she was 3 lbs heavier at my house!  Sometimes I feel like it is mean, too.

suzwes

I think your FDIL is correct.  I think ALL scales are MEAN!

Meece

Well, right now mine is definitely NOT my friend.

badger

hi ladies and welcome back Suz!

Roadrunner checking in

Friday check-in = 3 points

Weight 176.4 (down from last week) = 2 points

New E-LAB low = 1 point

Exercise = 12 points

Daily H2O = 7 points

Extra credit = 1 point - a friend on the LPoDE thread posted this and it's too good not to share.

http://www.justinmarantz.com/index.cfm?postID=1327

Read the blog post & scroll through the pix but pls be sure to watch the 4-min video at the end.  Amazing!  ((hugs)) to all

Total = 26 points

zogo

Ok, that video made me cry...what a wonderful spirit and message she brings!

Badger, congrats on a new elab low!

bcincolorado, glad to have a flock member keep me company! 

Today my scale is being mean...but, I will not waste the time being upset about it. Today is a new day.  My February is always tough with birthdays (mine included) and this year DH and I actually had an anniversary Feb 29th.  It is a rare event and I made a sugar free almond chocolate mousse pie to celebrate.  Oh, I'm sure I got a whole extra piece licking all the bowls while making it. 

Friday 3 pts

Water 6 pts

Exercise 11 pts

Wt up 0 pts (176.8) yikes!

Total 20 pts 

badger

Happy Anniversary, Jane!  OMG that pie sounds wonderful - DO NOT share the recipe lol.

NativeMainer

Roadrunner checking in:

Friday checkin = 3 points

weight 216 = 2 points

water 7 points

exercise = 0 points

extra credit-survived a severe asthma attack and got out of the hospital after only 1 day = 1 point

Total = 18 points

suzwes

Thanks for sharing badger, what a beautiful woman!

NativeMainer - I'm so sorry to hear about your Asthma attack and am glad your hospital stay wasn't longer.

I'm really struggling with my body and can't get on the mean scale yet, but I will in the next few weeks.

Robin check in:

Friday checkin - 3 points

Water - 7 points

exercise - 4 points

total - 14 points

So happy to be back with you lovely ladies. 

Ainm

Roadrunner here    3 pts!!

Weight Up - AGAIN !!!   0 pts

Exercise  meh!!  4 pts at most I think!!

Water/Fluids   7 pts

Extra Credit - I went for a swim for the first time in seven years!!    1 pt (and I actually love swimming but I was so self conscious of my weight I wouldn't buy a swimsuit and didn't go to the pool)  

Total 15 pts

Hello Suz - nice to see you back again.

NM - Hope you are feeling better now - DS and DH have asthma but no bad attacks lately.

Zogo - happy birthday and leap anniversary!!

Hohum - I start every day with great intentions but I rarely get past noon without breaking out.  I did so well for such a long while - but I just can't seem to tap into that mindset again.  My day seems to be taken up with getting to work then working for 9.5 hours and then getting home - haven't time to plan food or exercise.  But I really need to lose at least 20lbs before my next surgery in the summer so I have to do something!! 

Linda-n3

Checking in with the Flock:

Friday checkin = 3 points

weight stable = 1 points

water 5 points (really should be easier to get that water in, I just forget...)

exercise = 5 points

extra credit = 1 point for working on my anger - reading, talking with pastor, talking with counselor, beginning to let go.

Total = 10 points

Glad to see everyone here! 

Spring break starts today, so I am aiming for better rest, better exercise this week.

deborye

No change, I think I forgot last Friday.

Hummingbird Checking in
Making the Friday Check-in 3 pt
Maintained weight: 1pt
Exercise 1 point for each 30 minutes: 10pts
Meeting daily water intake 1 point per day 7 pts
Total points 21 pts
 

bcincolorado

Robin checking in:

Weight same = 1

Water = 7

Friday = 3

Still sick so no excercize. 

total - 11 pts

Anonymous

Hi all - got back Monday but only now getting around to checking in but had to make the Friday for my 3 points.

Roadrunner checking in
Making the Friday Check-in = 3 pt; Daily Water = 7 pts
Maintained weight: 1pt (thought I would lose after the run but...)
Exercise 1 point for each 30 minutes: Fri-12 hrs; Sat-8 hrs; Sun-8hrs or total of 21 miles so will just take 1 pt per mile = 21
Extra Credit - Finished 5K in 51 mins = 1 pt
Total points = 33 pts

badger

great job, patoo!

Roadrunners team totals:  Jan. 238 / Feb. 352 / wow that's a 50% increase -- nice work ladies!

badger

Roadrunner checking in

Friday check-in = 3 points

Weight 176.5 (up .1 from last week, darn it) = 0 points

Exercise = 13 points

Daily H2O = 7 points

Extra credit = 1 point - signed up for a vinyasa flow yoga class.

Total = 24 points

NativeMainer

Roadrunner checking in:

check in  = 3 points

water = 7 points

weight 220 = 0 points

exercise = 4 points 

total = 14 points

zogo

Badger, you and I are bouncing up and down around the same pounds...last week you were lower than me, it's my turn this week.  Let's lose this together!  I soooo wish I could see the 160's.

Friday   3 pt

Wt dn   2 pt  (174.6)

H2O    7 pts

exercise  10 pts

ex cred 1 pt    Made anual ob/gyn appt.

total 23 pts 

Meece

I've gained a couple of pounds again, so I am going to get serious again.

I get a point for allowing FDIL to come over and be my trainer once a week.  Last night she came over and got me started.  We walked a coule of miles, fast carrying hand weights, then she showed me a dozen different exercises.  I thought I would be sorer tis morning, but really the only thing that hurts is my hip with the bursitis.  FDIL is a real task master, but I want a waistline by the time they get married so I will try to be a good student.

I have been trying to up my water intake as well.

I'm like you, Suz.  I don't look forward to getting on the mean scale.

Ainm

Check In  3 pts

Weight Up 0 pts

Water 7pts

Exercise - meh - about 3 pts

Extra creidit 1 pt (got my next surgery date)

Total  14 pts