I had a loss of 6 pounds for this month, and I believe about an inch everywhere, which is really good, considering I ran out of Alli about 2 1/2 weeks ago, my husband got laid off at the beginning of the month, I got laid off Friday, and my youngest was sick all of last week.  So I think considering all the stress I did great!

The body changes that I have noticed is that I know I am stronger and healthier, I can even run some on the treadmill now.  It feels great!  I have downsized and actually feel like I am looking better, and feeling more confident.

What I have learned is life is going to hand you some crazy times, but it is no longer an excuse, I still have to take care of myself.

Just to let everyone know, I start a new job in the morning, my husband is suppose to find out about going back to work tonight, so I am hoping May is much better for everything.

Hello! My name is Patti and I've been on alli since January 2008. Is it too late to join the May Challenge? If not, please sign me up. I just bought a new aerobic dvd to work out to and to do those exercises for the May Challenge would be a lot of fun!

DinaDawg:

Hello! My name is Patti and I've been on alli since January 2008. Is it too late to join the May Challenge? If not, please sign me up. I just bought a new aerobic dvd to work out to and to do those exercises for the May Challenge would be a lot of fun!

Hi Patti! You are welcome to join us! Just look for the new thread with the May challenge title on it. I will get it on the board sometime tomorrow morning.

Print off the rules and just post a little about yourself so we can get to know you! We have all been together for several months now, and you will find this is one happy, positive and supportive group of women!

See you there!
Carol Joy

1) SW - 191

2) EW - 191 - I'm not upset about this because it's the first Passover I didn't gain weight.

3) Body Changes: My back hurts much less, even after very long days. My clothes fit a little better too. 

4) The 5 fresh part of the challenge was really helpful to me. I didn't realize how much processed food I was eating just because it was the right number of calories. I'm much more satisfied at the end of the day and less likely to cheat when I eat more fresh vegetables.

 

Thanks everyone, and especially Carol Joy. 

 

 My final stats for the month of April

 Name             Cal/Fat            H2O          Exercise      5 Fresh

Jayne                1580/34            yes            yes            yes

 

I also forgot to mention yesterday in my body changes, a lot of my rings don't fit very well anymore. I've had to move them to different fingers as the rings are now getting to be too big! 

well i did it, and met my goal. i weighed in at 184 today- holler!

well at the end of this chalenge I saw no weight change still 163lb and no real inch changes but my husband says a lot of body changes....

I can now wear the size 8 comfortably and get in to size 6 ...never been there before...

I think a big problem has been stress....and not getting enough rest will work on that this month....

the thing I am more aware of is how comfortable I am in my new clothes ...shorts and bathing suit... more confidant.... 

also more aware of what I am not eating fresh!! or drinking enough water...

 

melissa brownie1