90 Day Fitness & Food Challenge

Rinde99

Aliem: good job on weight and getting back to your food routine!

Finally did my lifting after lay off of a week. Practiced yoga, too for my hour total. Food on track per usual. Feeling totally exhausted once more...I think from steroids for rash. Off to bed very early again.

aliem

Today is a yoga day (hopefully I can make the class after work). I am really tired today and had a headache for a lot of the morning/early afternoon. I think I might have just needed more carbs or salt cause a bag of chips later and it has disappeared. Might need to tweak my food tomorrow, but I'm not sure why it would hit me today when I have had the same food for the last three days.

Great job Rinde! Way to stick to it even when you are not feeling well. I need to channel some of that energy into today!

Rinde99

Hope you're feeling better tonight! Yoga sounds good...hope it's not as hard as last time!

I'm still feeling exhausted but had a full day. Did my run/walk (40 minutes) this morning; didn't have time for yoga after, however. Haven't weighed myself since Sunday so hopefully I'm still on track.

aliem

Sigh. Did not do yoga last night. Headache came back and I was crazy tired. Normally I would have some coffee and just suck it up and go. But I used to have a really bad caffeine problem and actually had to give up coffee completely earlier this year due to some medical issues. I can have some now, but I am really trying hard to not become addicted again and I relied on coffee a bit too much last week. Figured I just needed to sleep, which I did. Almost got 7 hours last night, which was nice. Definitely feeling a bit better today. Pushed through my METCON3 workout, which was tough, but I feel really good. Did not need the 5 pound weights at all this week and probably could have used some heavier weights for at least one round of the exercises. Next week I will try with the 8 and 10 pound weights instead! Did not measure today, but I think my arms are finally starting to come down! Weigh in wasn't great. I am back at 128.8. Still lower than Monday, but higher than last week, which was expected. I need to make sure not to cheat this weekend so I have another really good week. Going to Vegas for Thanksgiving (Tues-Sat) and a football game in a week and a half so I really need to be as perfect as possible the rest of the month. I had cranked my calories up to 1300, instead of 1200, but I might need to go back to 1200 next week.

Rinde - Great job! I hope the scale is in your favor!

Rinde99

Aliem: So sorry to hear your headache came back in full force. That sounds rough. I used to get migraines and would take caffeine for relief as well. Just be careful, as you say.

I didn't do my weights or yoga yesterday. Just too exhausted in the morning and was gone the rest of the day. Didn't get home till 10 and went to bed soon after. Weighed myself this am and am still at 141.2. Guess it's better than gaining, but had hoped for a little loss. Will be doing my 50 minute run/ walk later this morning.

aliem

I really need to figure out my food situation. Last night I did it again. Was starving after eating a normal amount of food and then binged on chili cheese fries. Not sure what has gotten into me recently. I know I am now going to not hit my goal this month unless something drastically changes. Getting really frustrated with myself. Hopefully I can stop this cycle today. Did my workout this morning. Went to a 4x4 class (which is essentially circuits). It was lots of fun. Maybe fun is not the right work, but I enjoyed it. Food is planned to be good.

Rinde - Great job! With all of your ups and downs, it's amazing that you are still staying the same. I haven't had them and I have been all over the place. You are so good!

aliem

This weekend was okay. Maybe not the healthiest of choices, but I had a double/triple workout on Saturday (step class and barre and some personal training). The personal training was about 50% more about how to stretch out my muscles to get more flexibility to get my form correct. I think that was more valuable than the actual work out part. I am already starting to get a bit more flexibility around my ankles. I have sprained both of them several times and have knee issues. I think I will keep it up for at least a bit. Unfortunately the next few weeks I won't be able to make it to the club, where the trainer is at so I will have to pick it back up in a few weeks. Sunday, I did not work out. This morning I got to my spin class. It was much better this week. Still not my favorite workout, but it was less miserable. Food should be good today. Back down to 128.8 (I was back at 130.4 last Friday). I was kinda surprised, but am definitely happy about it. Now I just need to start chipping at my goal, but I am definitely back on track.

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Rinde99

The personal training sounds pretty cool! And what a big workout day! Congrats on being back down again.

Ive been eating too much over the past 4 or 5 days and skipped exercise on Sat and Sun. My weight is holding steady at 141.2, amazingly enough. Ate better today and did my run/walk of 48 minutes late this afternoon. I'm totally out of the groove I've been in since July. Hopefully, I'll stay on track this week.

aliem

Wooohhoooo! Finally some actual progress! Hopefully this continues and I have a good check-in on Thursday! Forgot my lunch/dinner at home, but I bought a super yummy salad that should not bust my calories! Barre this morning is done! Hopeful for the next week!

Rinde - Great job getting through your run/walk! Way to get back on track! We all hit some hard points! You have still made great progress!

aliem

Yay! Down again. Since I have been leaving early all days, except Wednesdays, to work out near my work, I have not done measurements since the end of our challenge. Well since I had some time this morning, I did them and I am super excited! Also, since my measurements and mirror was a huge mental boost today, I thought I would bring out a few dresses I have been dying to wear. I got both of them online and in the right size (right size might be a stretch, but when I received them I was about 5-10 pounds from zipping them up and one of them came from a brand where I could fit that size in other dresses so I thought it was correct.) Well today they both zip (one had been zipping for the last 5-8 pounds, but now when I wear it and turn sideways, It doesn't accentuate the fact that I still have pounds to lose!) One of the dresses I am hoping to wear for a Christmas party on the 10th. Since I wore it today with zero food in my stomach, I think it will be totally doable if I lose another couple of pounds by then. I am pretty excited about that!

Today is a "rest" day. Still walked. Still hoping to hit up an evening yoga class, but I think the likelihood of that is about 10%. Food will be good. Hopefully I can keep the progress going. Maybe I can hit the November goal!

Rinde99

Yay for the dress success! So great you're down again.

I didn't exercise yesterday or today. Had a really bad migraine last night that carried over to today. Hoping to feel better tomorrow and do my run. Food is much better this week.

becs3578

Ok guys.. I am so sorry for creating this group and then checking out. LIFE has been kicking my butt and I didnt handle it so well. I just can't do everything and I always think I can.

I am now fully healthy and ready to come back with tempered goals because I know with work, family and holidays I cant be 100% into my fitness stuff until January.

I got to Bodypump Monday and going in a few minutes. This is the first time I will have been at the gym more than once in a week..... in like a month. YIKES. I have also stocked my freezer with a bunch of lean cuisines when I am home. Breakfasts right now are a protein shake or scrambled eggs. Lunches are "nature valley oat and peanutbutter breakfast buscuit" or protein shakes or a combo. Yep it is what it is.

I am still weighing in at 130-130.8 depending on the day so I havent gone up but not losing. I guess I am calling that a win since I have not be hitting the gym.

I ordered some cables to see if I can get the pictures from my iphone to connect to my tv. If so, I am goig to join the LES MILES web group for $13 a month for the next 2 months so I an do Bodycombat at home. I know I cant make the classes with my schedule. Fingers crossed my IT abilities allow me to figure this out.



ALIEM - Stille below 130... way to go!!! How was barre? I have never taken that class and dying to try it... when I have time!

Rinde - How are you... I am so sorry I haven't been around. I think the workout room is a fantastic idea. You worked so hard in that room taking care of your mother and now that will be a room to take care of you. And 141.. that is AWESOME... I am so proud of you! You are an inspiration!

aliem

Today's weigh in was way better than I was expecting. I clocked in at 126.2! That's 2.6 down since last week and 5 pounds into my 7.6 pound goal for the month (remember it was high because I gained a bit of water weight stuff from the new workout routine.) Hopefully I can lose the remaining 2.6 pounds by the end of the month, even with Thanksgiving. I won't be able to work out next wed-sat, because I will be out of town. Maybe I can at least go for walks and be active. If the weather is good in Vegas, maybe I can sneak in a hike or two. Not sure what is already on the itinerary. I am so glad this week finally turned around. I was getting so frustrated bouncing between 128 and 131 (especially the days I was above 130!). Hopefully I can continue the progress in the next week. I know my weight loss window is closing (especially with Thanksgiving coming up). Did my METCON3 today. Upped the weights for a few exercises. Starting to see some definition in my arms (not Becs definition yet, but hopefully soon!) Food through lunch is good. Dinner is a bit up in the air, because I think we are working through dinner. I will try to make a healthy choice.

Rinde - I am so sorry you have not been feeling well. Glad you have at least been able to maintain your food! That is the hardest part for me!

Becs - Welcome back! I totally get it. I go through busy seasons as well (mainly end of Jan - end of March, but the last two weeks I have definitely been putting in extra hours). Luckily, I work at a computer and my work is fine with a bit of recreational use since we work such long hours. Well not luckily. I would rather be on my feet moving around. I am glad you are trying to adjust and get some work from home stuff. Way to get your freezer stocked. My next month, I need to start building up frozen home cooked meal so I can pull from them when I get busy in a few months! You are still rocking it. The fact that you haven't gained during a stressful time is awesome in itself!

Rinde99

Hi all! Great to hear from you, Becs and way to go, Aliem on the weight loss.

Did my run/walk today but it didn't go get well. Was supposed to run 12, 10, and 8 minute intervals but only managed to complete the 12 and then ran 7:30 then 5 and then smaller increments to finish. Did the same thing on Monday so don't know why I had such trouble today. Oh well. Will try again on Saturday.

Rinde99

Yay, some good news. I just weighed myself and I'm at 138.0. Fantastic! That's 39 lbs total!

aliem

Congrats Rinde! You are so awesome! Way to make some serious progress.

Went to the gym today, but 15 minutes into the class I had to leave because I was not feeling well. Oh well. I knew I should have trusted my instincts this morning and stayed home and slept for an extra 30 minutes. Supposed to go out to lunch today. Definitely need to keep it reasonable, though I don't feel like I really want to eat right now.

Rinde99

Hope you're feeling vetter, Aliem!

Did my run/walk this morning for 48 minutes total. Much better than Thursday. Had no trouble running my intervals.

aliem

Glad you are feeling much better Rinde. I am as well. Took Saturday off. The weekend (especially Saturday was not good food-wise). I still clocked in at 128.2 this morning, but tomorrow I go off to Vegas for Thanksgiving. Hopefully I don't do too much damage. Yesterday I did a dance class (soooo much fun), a barre class (probably won't do another class with this instructor) and some restorative yoga (which is mainly stretching and meditation and was soooo good). Going to another dance class tonight with the same guy that taught the class yesterday! Hopefully it is just as good! Food should be good today!

Rinde99

Aliem: Happy Thanksgiving and hope you have a great trip to Las Vegas. You're really keeping up with your gym classes which is fantastic! Congrats on your weight as well.

Today I did my 55 minute run/walk with running intervals of 14, 12, and 10 minutes. Felt really good which I'm excited about as next week I start straight runs with no walks. Haven't weighed myself since Friday. Had pizza Friday night and went out for lunch on Saturday so I just didn't want to see the scale move in the wrong direction. May not weigh till after Thanksgiving.

aliem

Dance class last night was super fun. Went to a more ballet-ish dance class this morning. I really enjoyed it as well. Off to Vegas tonight. Hopefully I wont be too bad!

Great job Rinde! You are still killing it! I wont weigh until after Thanksgiving either. I am so worried! Hopefully not above 130!

Rinde99

Safe travels, Aliem and hope your weight stays steady.

Finally lifted weights and did yoga today....1st time in 2 weeks. 37 minutes lifting and 23 minutes yoga for an hour total. Yay!

Tomorrow going to my daughter's house to make desserts with her and my granddaughter. Should be fun. Really looking forward to Thanksgiving...10 adults and 5 kids. Hoping not to eat too much!

Rinde99

Had a wonderful Thanksgiving, but my plan to eat in moderation didn't quite go the way I'd hoped. Had a total pigout! Weighed myself this am and only gained a lb so I'm at 139 now. Exercised on Friday...did my last run/walk. On Monday I run 20 minutes and on Wed and Fri I run 25 and 30 minutes, respectively. I know I can do the 20, but the 25 and 30 may take just gutting it out.

aliem

Back in California and somehow I managed to lose .4 pounds since Sunday! I am at 127.8! I am not sure how. I did not count calories, but I wouldn't be surprised if I ate a surplus of 1000 calories a day! There must have been some residual weight loss from previous weeks that came off. Either way, I am excited not to be up much! Hopefully I have some water weight to lose and can be closer to my 123.6 goal by the end of the month (the full goal isn't going to happen.) Danced last night and this morning. First workouts since Tuesday. Food has been good today. And prepped for the week.

Great job Rinde! Just one pound is great! I was hoping to not gain more than 2! I know you can hit the 25 and 30 minutes! You are awesome!

Rinde99

Aliem: Fantastic that you lost some weight from Sunday! Way to go!

I over ate yesterday. Just couldn't resist the cheese I had in the fridge. The good news is I finished my 20 minute run this morning. For some reason I felt off my game right from the get go. Could have stopped immediately, but kept on pushing till I got it done. Yay!

aliem

Rinde - Great job! Way to push through! Cheese is so yummy though! You definitely deserve a treat!

Did indo rowing for the first time today. I really loved it! Much better than cycling! However, next time I need to bring my lifting gloves, because I have some blisters on my hands. Hopefully they are better by next week! Food should be good today. Did go out to lunch, but I had a yummy spinach and duck salad!

aliem

Food is good today and later I am going to barre! Did some walking this morning. Hoping for a good weigh in tomorrow! Unfortunately, since it is becoming my heavier time of the month, I am a bit worried. Either way, I am glad to be firmly in the 120s and I ended October in the 130s!

Rinde99

Way to go, Aliem#

I ate under my calorie allotment for today, but didn't exercise. Tomorrow I'll have no problems with my run. Just can't seem to get in the rhythm with weights.

aliem

I can't believe it is the end of November already! Where has the time gone? Well here goes nothing!

SW (Oct 31): 131.2
Goal Weight: 123.6
Today's Weight: 127.4
Total Loss: 3.8

Measurements:
Waist: 25/24.75- down .25 inches
Chest: 36.5/36.25- down .25 inch
Hips: 37.5/37.25- down .25 inches
Thighs: 22/21.75- down .25 inches (.5 total)
Calf: 14.25/14.25- same
Arm: 11.75/11.5- down .25 inches (.5 total)
Total Loss: 1.75 inches

Not too bad! Considering the holidays and such. Still short of my goal, but better than October. I think I need to tame down my goals. Plus I may start to need to eat more (around maintenance) depending on the results of a doctor's appointment tomorrow. So once again, my goal for the month is 123.6 (third time's a charm?) That is 3.8 pounds. That still might be unreasonable, depending on the outcome of tomorrow, but I am really happy with my weight loss so far and would be very happy if my goal needs to be 127.4 (i.e. maintaining weight). I am starting to feel pretty confident with my body now! Plus, I know for me, maintenance will be the hardest thing for me. I am really good at either eating in a deficit or binging. I have yet to be successful at a balance for more than a few months. Barre was great last night. I really like the instructor at this gym (I go to several gyms, depending on where I am working) Unfortunately (for me, great for her), she is very pregnant so I think she has only through the end of the month to teach. Tonight is TRX. Going to dinner with friends after. Will try to keep dinner reasonable.

Rinde99

Oh my gosh! Totally forgot to weigh-in and measure this morning! What was I thinking? Will have to do it tomorrow and hope for the best. Definitely motivation for a light dinner. If I'm still at 139 I believe I'll hit my goal for the month so anything below is bonus. Still have to go running this afternoon and hopefully complete my 25 minutes.

You did fantastic, Aliem! Losing 3.8 is quite a bit when you get closer to your goal. And gaining confidence and feeling good about your shape is awesome. Keep it up and you'll get there!

Rinde99

Yay, I did it! Ran for 25 minutes with no problem. Much easier than Monday's run which I just slogged through to the finish. Now I have the confidence for the 30 on Friday. After that I'm going to start running mileage at a given pace plus some faster intervals on other days. Also adding another run day to schedule starting on the 10th. Can't wait.