Monday 12/17 weigh in

[zinkemomx2]

I was bad. I am back up to 245. DH left this morning though and won't be back until Friday. I can cook whatever I want and that is a good thing. I have a New Years goal of 240 that I set a while back. I have two weeks to lose that 5 pound. Hard but doable.

[Myself]

Dammit, up +.5.

*sigh* I'm being again too, I really think not running is making a huge difference. Now with my back hurting I'm not going to be able to run.

[Milkyway]

You can totally do 5 pounds! Just keep your eye on the ball. May I ask what your water consumption is like? I regulary do a "water flush" (usually when Ive slacked on my water consumption and weightloss has slowed) and never fails to drop me 8-12 pounds in three four days. It really gives me the boost I need to keep going..As long as I continue to drink the amount of water my body needs for optimal fat burning i will not gain those pounds of water weight back and continue to lose..

A water flush also known as the water breakthrough can be read about in the link below. GOOD LUCK!!

http://colonhealth.net/free_reports/h2oartcl.htm

[zinkemomx2]

You know, thinking about the last few days, my water consumption has slowed. I will typically drink about a gallon a day and I know I haven't been. That would also explain why my face feels like sandpaper and is on fire. I'm gonna go get another glass right now.

[cjmotherof4]

Current weight 160.6

Last week 161.4

Start weight 157.0

Goal 135.0

I'm going to take at look at that water flush thing. Thanks for the link. I know I don't drink enough, it's hard for me to do.

I hope all of you had a good week!

[cjmotherof4]

Oh, I checked out the link--it looks like that might be great for me. I do have a loss of thirst and some days I will look back over the day and realize that I haven't had much to drink but never seemed to miss it.

I also like that it gave me a goal or a rule of thumb to drink the water. I need structure to do things like drink water or I just put it off and it ends up all day and I haven't had much.

Great link Milkyway!

[Milkyway]

NP! I 100 percent beleive drinking half your body weight in cold fresh water every day is KEY to losing and keeping the weight off.

[zinkemomx2]

I had heard that 50% rule somewhere long ago. Makes perfect sense. A 125 pound woman probably only needs 64oz. Only makes sense that my 245 needs a gallon. I usually do pretty good. I NEVER leave the house without at least 2 20oz bottles and I keep my glass filled during the day. I know I usually get at least 96 in without even thinking about it.

I decided today that I was going to fill 6 20oz bottles and put them in the fridge for tomorrow. I won't sleep until they are empty. That will give me some incentive to drink them early or I will be up all night peeing.

[cjmotherof4]

I tried to do the flush according to schedule--bah! That's tough! I don't know why I don't drink more--I feel like I have to make a conscious effort. I know I need the water though--some nights I feel like I'm choking b/c my throat is kind of sluggy--I think it is when I have post nasal drip but I notice that it happens after a day of not much fluids. Then I also get horrid migraines when I start my period. Someone mentioned that it may be that I'm not getting enough fluids.

Either way, I know I need to drink more. I'm not getting it packed into the time frame they schedule but I'm trying at least. I drank 64 oz. yesterday--I couldn't get that last quart in. I'm going to just keep trying. If I can't pack it in the 1/2 hour in the morning I'm going to try to get my first quart in by lunch. My 2nd quart in by supper and my 3rd quart in by bedtime.

I think that is a worthy goal and a means to do something good for my body. (I also have terribly dry winter skin so I KNOW the water would help so much).

Thanks again for helping me! Maybe take on a new good thing for my body each week! ;)

[carterandcalliesmom]

Great information ladies - I honestly don't think I can drink that much water though or I will puke. I am having trouble getting food down let alone water! I think I will shoot for the 64 ounces for now and then slowly get up to 75.