20 pounds by Easter challenge
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dragonqueen54 wrote: »I'd like to join you Caliecat I'm Dragonqueen54 I weight 257 right now just joined
I'm Debbie CNY bummer all winter got lazy just cleaning
you are in Debbie. glad to have you. Lets us help you get rid of that 57 lbs. it wont be easy but doable in the long run. no better time than now to get started.
hugs Marie
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LoveListenSavour wrote: »Wow! What a nice group of people! I'm excited to see what happens this month.
Today I went running around a park near my house. The sun was so bright and big today, hard to believe it's still February! I enjoyed watching the children's soccer game as I ran around the track that surrounds the perimeter of the park. Seeing so many people enjoying the fine weather makes me so happy.
Hope everyone is having a great Saturday!
- Delia
Where do you live that you are having soccer. We are just coming out of a week a Snow, ice and sleet. and us Texans are not used to this. you are very welcome to join us. Hugs Marie
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Well I lost Lori you are on it. In fact you are at the top of the list for we did not a Birthday in February in We try to post each birthday in order beginning in February
I see this is your first post on MFP, Welcome. And welcome to the 20 lbs challenge by Easter. Hugs Marie
Can't find you anywhere Lori. Except you post on the Birthday list. No matter Welcome.to our thread.0 -
Hopefully everyone is following your plan to lose 20 lbs by Easter/ I am still on course. And working my plan hard to achieved my goal. No one but me can do it for me. you guys give me the motivations to stick with it. Tomorrow is my Weigh in day.
Good luck to everyone.
Marie
You can do it !!!believe in yourself
Thanks Armgyo. I believe ((hugs))
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Well, I'll just say this: I did a bad job at the birthday party. Though it could have been worse. It could have been better, but it also could have been worse.
It's ok though, tomorrow is back to normal, and I have no parties to attend on the horizon. 
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Ray just pick yourself up and get back on track. Sounds like you have too.
love your Kitty cat. have a great day
Marie hugs 0 -
I guess you all are still asleep.
happy
MARIE0 -
Me, Me!!! I'm up, Marie! (waves hands in the air)
Good morning, losers!
Happy Sunday! Happy March!
Welcome to all newcomers. This is the best place EVER for motivation and support!
I am just peeking in before heading to church. It is cloudy today with cold/freezing rain, but I am too blessed to let the weather keep me from going.
I hope you guys have a wonderful, productive, and mindful day!
Stay strong!
Connie
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oh how jolly Connie. I got to get up and get breakfast. Out of the way. Going to make gluten free pancakes. hopping they turn out good but not too good for I would over indulge in them.
Alice will be out and we will go out to eat lunch. But really think I can handle that OK.
Its wonderful to be here among all of you and you are doing so well
We will celebrate St. Patrick day soon and that means parties for lots of you. Just don.t party too much. But have fun. (((HUGS)))
MARIE
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Good Morning all! I just saw the post for the group and would love to join. I just ordered the kindle edition and will read it tonight and tomorrow. I should be able to start it on Tuesday. Any advise?
Thanks Jolene0 -
Good Morning all! I just saw the post for the group and would love to join. I just ordered the kindle edition and will read it tonight and tomorrow. I should be able to start it on Tuesday. Any advise?
Thanks Jolene
Happy March! It's almost daylight saving time. I am so excited that there will be more light after work to do things outside!
Hi Jolene! Welcome aboard. I'm a newbie here too. My advice:
Be happy - I read that stress makes you store more fat. I believe it's true.
Pay attention - My life hasn't really changed since joining, but being more mindful of what I put in my body has helped me to lose weight.
Move your body as much as YOU can - Don't compare yourself to others. Everyone is at a different place in their journey. Everyone is at a different level of fitness. Do the best you can then challenge yourself to do a bit more.
There will be temptations and you will probably give in to some of them. I firmly believe that when one indulges in something decadent she should enjoy every morsel. Take in the wonderful aroma. Revel in the flavor and texture. Then move on.
Any deviation from a healthy diet, whether one revels in something wonderful or stuffs a whole pizza in their pie hole while filled with self-loathing (yes, I have done both), is not the end of the world. Don't dwell on it. It does not define you. Go back to eating the right amount of healthy food and move on.
That being said, I need to stay away from the Amish market. Boy can those ladies bake!
Never. Ever. Give. Up.
So, I finally broke 180. I haven't seen the 170s in quite some time. It's funny how the same thing that made me miserable on the way up is such a source of happiness on the way down.
CW: 179.6
GW: 171.2
EGW: 165
11.6 down
8.4 to go
I can do this. We can do this.
Gina
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Good morning! Happy Sunday! Welcome Debbie and Jolene - we're so happy to have you in our group. Debbie, I applaud your anniversary goal and it helps to have one, as many of us have found with the Easter challenge, and now the planned 4th of July challenge for those who didn't start in December and don't quite make it to the Easter 20. Remember that every ounce and every pound lost is a celebration of the new healthier you to come!
Jolene, the only advice I can give you is to be religious and honest about tracking your food in the MFP food diary. It really, really helps me! It has become such a habit that I NEVER make a food choice without mentally weighing its value vs the cost of my calorie "gold". One other thing I will mention is that the more you exercise, the more calories MFP adds to your calorie allowance for the day! It's a true savings account, and the interest earned is a healthier, happier YOU.
I just want to give praise to Marie this morning - do you all know that she has logged into MFP for 2,280 days? APPLAUSE APPLAUSE APPLAUSE (*)
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Ray, you are still a star - we all are confronted with the rock-and-hard place food temptations; I have a cross-stitch hanging that says "New Day, New Hope, New Joy", and I live by that mantra!
Hope everyone's Sunday is blessed!
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Where do you live that you are having soccer. We are just coming out of a week a Snow, ice and sleet. and us Texans are not used to this. you are very welcome to join us. Hugs Marie
Hi Marie!
I live on the West Coast of BC, so we get maybe two days of snow a year. The temperature around here doesn't change that much. We just get a lot of rain. That's why I'm so happy when the sun comes out!
I've lost two pounds for the month of February! I know it's not a lot to some of you but it's the first pounds I've lost and I did it just by trying to be more aware of my body and what I'm eating for the last month. I'm so excited to see what March brings!
H: 5'5"
SW: 156
CW: 154
GW: ~130
Happy March 1st!
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Good Morning all! I just saw the post for the group and would love to join. I just ordered the kindle edition and will read it tonight and tomorrow. I should be able to start it on Tuesday. Any advise?
Thanks Jolene
Happy March! It's almost daylight saving time. I am so excited that there will be more light after work to do things outside!
Hi Jolene! Welcome aboard. I'm a newbie here too. My advice:
Be happy - I read that stress makes you store more fat. I believe it's true.
Pay attention - My life hasn't really changed since joining, but being more mindful of what I put in my body has helped me to lose weight.
Move your body as much as YOU can - Don't compare yourself to others. Everyone is at a different place in their journey. Everyone is at a different level of fitness. Do the best you can then challenge yourself to do a bit more.
There will be temptations and you will probably give in to some of them. I firmly believe that when one indulges in something decadent she should enjoy every morsel. Take in the wonderful aroma. Revel in the flavor and texture. Then move on.
Any deviation from a healthy diet, whether one revels in something wonderful or stuffs a whole pizza in their pie hole while filled with self-loathing (yes, I have done both), is not the end of the world. Don't dwell on it. It does not define you. Go back to eating the right amount of healthy food and move on.
That being said, I need to stay away from the Amish market. Boy can those ladies bake!
Never. Ever. Give. Up.
So, I finally broke 180. I haven't seen the 170s in quite some time. It's funny how the same thing that made me miserable on the way up is such a source of happiness on the way down.
CW: 179.6
GW: 171.2
EGW: 165
11.6 down
8.4 to go
I can do this. We can do this.
Gina
Well done on reaching the 170s Gina and great advice!!
Faye
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Good job Gina!0
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My weekend is almost over and I have worked hard on my fitness this weekend!
Dragon-boating yesterday and a 20k cycle this evening!
Here us hoping I see the fruits if my labours on the scales in the morning!!
Goodnight everyone
Faye
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awe Belinda. you are a living doll. Thanks sweetheart.
And I do love all of newcomers.
welcome all. I love reading all the post tho I may forget what I read.( that comes with age)
But I am completely happy with life and Thanks MFP so much for given me this opportunity to to meet all of you. and our struggle with life. We are basic all the same We want a healthy and happy life. MFP has given us that chance. you all have given me the chance to keep my mind occupy Thanks for putting up with me.
you are all my little Angels
(((hugs)))
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Good morning and happy March to everyone! Well, I thought I would show a loss this week, but the one pound I keep losing and then gaining was back this week. UGH! I am tired of seeing I still have 40 lbs to go!! I am so ready for no more frigid temps, ice, and snow! I need to get back outside walking in the warm sunshine.
I am thrilled for all of you who have had success with losing. I just feel stuck at this weight. Since Jan 1, I am only down 5 lb. :-( That's not good enough for eight weeks at all! I am really hoping March brings a loss of at least another 3-4 lbs. I would consider that an acceptable result of 8-9 lbs loss for three months.
With the next challenge, I plan to rev up my exercise with warming temps and hope to lose 25-30 lbs additional pounds by July 4. That may be a high expectation for a 13 week challenge, but I need to get this moving in the right direction! Hubby and I will resume our 6-9 mile walks on the weekends, walk after dinner each night, and get back to long distance bike riding (20-60 miles each trip).
SW: 186
CW: 180.8
Challenge GW: 177
UGW: 140
March is a time to finish this challenge strong!
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We have a Birthday girl today
BJRDmom ---Diane ---March 1
Happy Birthday Diane I will be sending you a Pm soon. for your birthday.
hugs Marie
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SW 167 lbs (December 2014)
CW 153lbs (January 31, 2015)
GW 140 lbs (For April 5, 2015) Updated on January 31, 2015)
UGW 118 lbs
December 31, 2014 = 160 lbs
January 31, 2015 = 153 lbs
February 28, 2015 = 153 lbs
March 31,2015
April 5,2015
Do to my emotional and spiritual break down in the middle of February I went from 147 lbs back to 153 lbs. Emotionally, and spiritual I am feeling a little bit better but still not feeling all that great.0 -
Thank you, Marie! for keeping the list of the lovely people dedicated to the 20 lbs by Easter challenge! I am happy to have posted my first mfp post. Best wishes to all!
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Their's Lori
welcome to our tread Glad to have you. if we can be any help let us know.
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Good morning and happy March to everyone! Well, I thought I would show a loss this week, but the one pound I keep losing and then gaining was back this week. UGH! I am tired of seeing I still have 40 lbs to go!! I am so ready for no more frigid temps, ice, and snow! I need to get back outside walking in the warm sunshine.
I am thrilled for all of you who have had success with losing. I just feel stuck at this weight. Since Jan 1, I am only down 5 lb. :-( That's not good enough for eight weeks at all! I am really hoping March brings a loss of at least another 3-4 lbs. I would consider that an acceptable result of 8-9 lbs loss for three months.
With the next challenge, I plan to rev up my exercise with warming temps and hope to lose 25-30 lbs additional pounds by July 4. That may be a high expectation for a 13 week challenge, but I need to get this moving in the right direction! Hubby and I will resume our 6-9 mile walks on the weekends, walk after dinner each night, and get back to long distance bike riding (20-60 miles each trip).
SW: 186
CW: 180.8
Challenge GW: 177
UGW: 140
March is a time to finish this challenge strong!
Becky..your 5 pounds lost is better than 5 pounds gained ANY day! (*) Cheer up...this is not a race and there is NO finish line. Take a look at your diary. See where you can do better on that end until you can get out of the house to move your body. We are here for you...post more often when you need encouragement or to just vent!
Connie
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2zzjay-sorry you have been feeling bad, I hope you feel better soon, take care of yourself. Dont let counting calories, stress you out. Maybe seek help, if you havent already. 7lbs is a great loss for 2 months, especially after a breakdown. Good luck with everything.0
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Happy Birthday Diane
We got back last night late from our trip. I can feel the sodium and have been peeing all day today. Trying to drink a lot of water to get rid of it. Bottled water that is.
Woke up this morning to freezing pipes and no water. So no shower and no laundry to do.
No food in the house due to vacation so we went out for breakfast as all our meals until this is settled. Evidently 400 homes in our area have been without water. We think it is a town problem so don't know how long this will last until they do our house.
or the weather turns warmer and maybe it will go again. Not a happy camper
My hubby is going to try and use our hose to the neighbor's and maybe get some water in the house to use. I hope this works.
I won't be exercising because showers are few and far between. I will try and stay on track as best I can.
Shirley
Ontario, Canada (frozen north)
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I just went back 56 pages to find this. I posted it at the end of January; I needed to read this again since I have been up and down on the scale with the same pound for the past 10 days. I have saved it this time so I can post at the end of each month as a reminder for all of us.
It's been a long month, and here we are on the last day of January (1st day of March). I think we should evaluate our successes this month WITHOUT using the scale as a measure. Hmmmm....what criteria should we use, then?
How many days did you log in?
How many days did you plan and complete your food plan?
How many days did you move your body in some form or fashion?
How many times did you choose something healthier than you would have a month ago?
How many times did you choose a different place to eat out based on better choices offered?
How many times did you pass up something in the grocery store that you would have normally picked up?
How many times did you go to bed without the bloat, and the promise to yourself that you would do better tomorrow?
How many times did you wake up feeling optimistic and energized about the day ahead because yesterday you ate right and moved your body?
I am sure you can add more to this list, and I hope you will. We cannot let the scale dictate our success. This is our lifestyle and we will never be perfect, but we must continue to live it the best way we know how to be healthy and fit. Connie
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happy
MARIE
March is going to be a great month!
Thank you for all the encouragement, I did really well yesterday up until the 2 pieces of cake and a ton of tortilla chips. :P
I am happy to say though, I brought a veggie tray with me, and when I brought it out after the cake(you know, to counteract the bad stuff
), everyone else started eating the veggies too. I feel a little responsible for getting people to eat their veggies, and I like that. Haha.
Everybody struggling to lose more lbs. remember, not gaining is good too! It means there's something you're doing right. And with a few tweaks you'll be on your way to success.
You all are so sweet to me and encouraging. Being in this group makes me feel much more accountable for my diet, and accountability is the key to successful weight loss. And I love seeing so many other people dedicated to getting in shape. 0 -
lovesretirement wrote: »How many days did you log in?
How many days did you plan and complete your food plan?
How many days did you move your body in some form or fashion?
How many times did you choose something healthier than you would have a month ago?
How many times did you choose a different place to eat out based on better choices offered?
How many times did you pass up something in the grocery store that you would have normally picked up?
How many times did you go to bed without the bloat, and the promise to yourself that you would do better tomorrow?
How many times did you wake up feeling optimistic and energized about the day ahead because yesterday you ate right and moved your body?
Wow, this is great!
I logged in 32 days.
I successfully completed my food plan for 30 of those days.
I've maintained the gym 6 days a week.
I've chosen healthier options 30 of those days, and half-days for the other 2.
I've chosen healthier options no matter where we eat.
I've passed up so many things in the grocery store, every single time I go, that I would have normally bought before.
I've gone to bed happy with my food choices and feeling good 30 of the 32 days. This one is a big deal, because I've had nights where I felt disgusted and promised myself to stop the next day, yet didn't.
I wake up every day excited to do the right thing again.
This is a great list to remind ourselves of the track we're on. Thank you!0 -
Ray..glad you like the list! Can you think of anything to add?
Shirley..I am so sorry you came back home to such a mess! Please don't let it cloud the wonderful vacay you had. Things can always be worse. 0 -
I'll be on the lookout for little victories to see if I can think of anything to add.0
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