90 Day Fitness & Food Challenge

Rinde99

Skipped the yoga this evening and did a YouTube Jessica Smith video for 64 minutes. Pilates yoga fusion flow. Felt good to move.

aliem

Awesome job Rinde! Sounds like you are killing it!

becs3578

Ladies promise a very long reply tomorrow but just wanted to make sure I post today.

Becs day 25 of the 90 day challenge.

I weighed today and I was the same weight as last week. I am actually ok with that because last weekend I had a Binge (emotional eating) weekend and not being UP feels like a win.

Today was my rest day. No gym and dinner at my folks. Ofcourse it could be grilled fish tonight.... Nope. Chicken fried steak, gravy, mashed potatoes and rolls with green beans. Look a smaller serving than I normally would have and lots of green beads. Still not great but best I could do.

Tomorrow and Saturday good food and good workouts planned.

Tomorrow will respond to everyone else's awesomeness!!!! Nite ladies.

becs3578

Becs Day 26 of the 90 Day Challenge.

So far so good. Busy day at work. Munching on some beef jerky as we speak. THis stuff really helps with my protein levels for the day. But have to wash it down with tons of water (a tad sodium high). Never was a jerky person still I started getting healthy and giving a darn about my protein consumption. Easy snack that I can eat anywhere.

Tonight ELLIPTICAL and a healthy dinner. Tomorrow.... BODYCOMBAT with the instructor that is awesome but intimidating as hell. Really trying to keep myself in a good healthy groove this weekend. Weigh in on Wednesday for the end of the first 30 days. Want to feel confident going into the second phase of the challenge. I am feeling good about it right now.. just have to keep it up.

terrimaricle - What do you think of the book. I am hoping to finish it this weekend. But so far I really like reading it. I am really trying to educate myself on my body and health so hence my HIGHLIGHTER and dorky amazon prime purchases lately! Been eating based on the book all week.... EXCEPT last night at family dinner night. My mom cooked CHICKEN FRIED STEAK, MASHED POTATOS, WHITE GRAVY, GREEN BEANS and ROLLS. YEP that was not what I was hoping for. I ate the meal and just tried to be careful with portions. I am not hiding all the time from family dinner and events. That is no way to live. HOWEVER this weekend I plan on be SUPER GOOD TO MY BODY with healthy food and workouts.

aliem - HOORAY for the 130's. That is so awesome. Congratuations. I am in my 130's right now too. 2.9 lbs away from getting back to the 120's That might take a while but slow and steady wins the race. And losing inches is the real gauge. Way to go! Also walking is always a great plan. As long as you are moving you are burning!

Rinde99 -I am dying to visit Charleston. Never have and it is on my list. Hoping to do a girls weekend with my two sisters and my mom who is 75 (almost 76). Want to create some more great memories. We went on one 5 years ago. I was at my heaviest at around 180 lbs. I look back at those pictures and think how sad I was and how far I have come! For Charleston.. I want to be smokin!!! - Sometimes we all need the snooze button. Good for you! Can't wait to hear about Sunday's weigh in. I bet it will be great!!!!

Rinde99

Finally finished with my hour of activity! I did a little bit of this and a little bit of that to get it done today. Started off with 24 minutes of dance from a YouTube video. Followed immediately with 4 minutes of body resistance from 30 day fitness challenge app. Couple of hours later I downloaded another fitness app, Freeletics and did 5 minutes more of body resistance(mt climbers kill me). Then I did 20 minutes of yoga, again a YouTube video, but was still short of my 60, so finished it off with 7 minutes of yoga for flexibility.

My meals lack any excitement with my 2 a day smoothies. Did add some almond butter for protein and fat. Had cheese and spinach ravioli with red sauce and more spinach for lunch. I'm trying to be more diligent about my protein intake but getting over 20 is something I struggle to accomplish. I may have to resort to beef jerky like Becs!

I'm feeling like I haven't lost any weight this week which may not be such a bad thing as I lost 4 lbs the week before. Really don't know how that happened. Still my competitive nature wants to see the scale go lower each and every week even though I know slower is better.

Becs- Charleston is such a wonderful city to visit. Lots to do and you can't buy a bad meal. I hope you get to go with your mom and sisters! You'll have a fabulous time and you WILL be smokin'...no doubt about it!

aliem

Sounds great ladies! Today has been pretty unhealthy. For breakfast I had a homemade breakfast sandwich I had in my freezer (eggs w/veggies, cheese, salsa and a ciabatta roll). the roll was pretty big. Next time I am using english muffins. I followed that up with watermelon (I was starving this morning!!!!!) My company catered Chick fil A for lunch and they didn't have any grilled chicken. Needless to say this was pretty unhealthy. Tried to keep it reasonable. Dinner will be a nice and healthy salad though. Did my circuits and walking this morning. Nothing tonight and then off to Texas! Probably won't be able to work out beyond walking around.

Based on when you guys are posting I am assuming you are both pretty far east. I am all the way out here in Southern California. I have never been to NC in general!

Becs - soooo jealous of your chicken fried steak! That sounds yummy. Also, way to go staying flat! It is always so discouraging to go backwards even after a week of badness. Hopefully you will be back in the 120s soon! It sounds like you have a plan to get there very quickly!

Rinde - Great job with the hour of workouts! I know its frustrating not losing, but sometimes it is because you are gaining muscle and are probably losing inches instead! Regardless, 4 pounds is great! For protein, I would suggest putting an egg or two next to that smoothie. They can be pretty portable if you hard boil then. I try to include a protein with all of my meals. Either way, everyone is different, so what works for one person, might not work for the next. Good luck!

I am going to be in Taxas this weekend, so I will probably keep my next two days short. I should check in both days. Here is to the weekend!

Rinde99

Hey Aliem, hope you have a great time in TX this weekend despite the overflowing beer and too tasty barbecue. Thanks for the egg advice. I'm so stuck on my smoothies I just don't think of additional foods. We'll see on Sunday if there's any loss this week. I'm still hoping for at least a pound. I love in South Carolina between Savannah and Charleston.

Rinde99

Day 27: I've finished most of my exercise for today. Did a Zumba workout for 30 minutes and body resistance training for 18. Will finish my hour off with some yoga later today.

Took a sneak peak at the scale this am and no weight lost this week. I'll weigh again tomorrow and hope for a few ounces.

becs3578

Becs Day 27 of the 90 Day Challenge.

Had a fantastic BodyCombat class this morning and have a tennis lesson this afternoon. I find BodyCombat class very empowering! Tomorrow I will be sore. Food today is going to be perfect on my macros. No surprises. Have lunch at my folks tomorrow.... Please no chicken fried steak or rolls!!!!

Aliem - I am in Louisiana. I live about 45 mins north of New Orleans! Hot as hell down here right now. Tennis at 4:30 might kill me! Have a blast in Texas.... I have been there.... But never California!

Rinde99 - I got on the scale today too. No change but i am not worrying until my weigh in next weekend. Just focus on how great you are doing. You rocked it today!!!

Rinde99

Hey Becs, sympathize with you on the heat and humidity! It's cooled off a little this week in SC and I'm very grateful for the break! Checked out Body Combat online...looks pretty cool, no wonder you feel empowered. Great job on sticking to your macros today.

Thanks for the encouragement. I've done a really good job on my exercise this week so I need to be happy with that and not worry about the weight. It will come off as long as I stick to the program. My goal is 135. I used to weigh between 115 and 125 before I gained weight in 2012 , but I think 135 is a better weight for me now, especially if I can put on some muscle.

aliem

Definitely chalking today up as a loss. Let's just say even when I am not dieting, today has been crazy. Also, not very many steps today. Oh, well. At least it has been fun. I'm sure I'll be back in the 140s by Monday. Hopefully I'll be able to take that off ASAP!

No time for responses. I'll make sure to do a long one on Monday!

Rinde99

I weighed in this am and lost a little weight. I'm at 158 now! Will post more later.

becs3578

Becs Day 28 of the 90 Day Challenge.

I am sooooooo sore from body combat. All the punches etc.... The area of my back between my shoulder blades is on fire. Bring on a little Advil. Was gonna try to run this morning but I needed some Extra time in bed just chilling. Till hit the gym at 11 instead. Planning elliptical and some
ABS work. Got on the scale today and I am
Down about .8 lbs but my phase one weigh in is Wednesday so got to stay focused!!! Lunch at the folks today so fingers crossed on the "healthiness" of the meal. Ha.

Rinde99 - congrats on the loss that is awesome. And you are correct.... If you stick to your awesome plan it will move. And hooray for muscle. I love feeling fit and strong. I don't have a "skinny" looking body type and I am ok with that. I would love to lean out a little more but never getting rid of the muscles.

Aliem- enjoy your trip and don't worry... You will get back on track when you get back.

Rinde99

Day 28: Today is my rest day(supposedly). Just finished 1/2 hour of yoga. Was gonna do an hour but felt pooped. May do another 30 minutes tonight or just call it a day. Also finished day 10 of the 30 Day Fitness Challenge...4 1/2 minutes of body resistance. Glad my weight moved some...hope it continues for big weigh in and measurements on Wed.

Becs: I can just imagine the pain from Body Combat. Wow! Way to work the upper body! And glad the scale moved some for you as well. Hang in there at the parents!

Aliem: I second Becs' advice. Just enjoy the weekend and jump back in on Monday!

Rinde99

Recovered some energy and did a 10 minute HIIT workout (my 1st one) and later a 16 minute hip- hip Zumba workout to finish my 60 minutes.

becs3578

RINDE99 - You did so awesome yesterday. WTG!!!! I was not as "exercise productive" last night but I ended up working on painting Christmas ornaments for my store for the holidays (to sell) for 5 hours last night... Between that and the soreness of body combat I am now calling the pain in my back the TRIANGLE OF DEATH. Ha!!! PS: That was sooooooooo NOT a rest day sunshine!

Becs Day 29 of the 90 Day Challenge.

Can't believe there are only 2 more days left in PHASE 1 of the challenge for me. Looking forward to the weigh in on Wednesday. I think I should be pretty close to my goal for the first 30 days. Tonight I have body pump. Might not do elliptical because I am still pretty store from the weekend. Tomorrow night... elliptical and ABS!

Ate well at my folks yesterday and my treat for being so good all week was a 170 calorie vanilla cone from McDonalds. It was AWESOME! Might be my new SUnday thing if I have been good.

SIDENOTE - I "might" have a blind date Sunday. We met on the dating APP bumble but we live about 2.5 hours away from each other. We would meet in New Orleans for dinner... IF it works out. I have terrible dating luck (last blind date cancelled the morning of the date with a lame excuse) so I refuse to get too excited. However the POSSIBLITY of the date might help to keep me in check this week. SATURDAY (college football at my folks with all fatty football appetizers for lunch) but should be my only bad day and I plan on killing it at body combat in the morning!!!!

aliem

Sooooooo I was planning on doing a big update today. However, last night someone made some false calls to the police about an active shooter at LAX. So on the bright side, no one was hurt and there was no shooter. On the down side, I added a surprise trip to "America's Friendliest Airport" in Phoenix for a few hours and got back home around 3 am instead of the planned 11 pm. I got some walking in this morning, and was able to piece together a menu for day that is at least around my calorie goals, but definitely not what I would consider healthy. I might try to get an easy workout in tonight, but I am running on fumes and it is only lunch time.

I weighed myself and I am not hopeful that this Wednesday check in will be as good as last weeks, but I have come up with a good plan on the airplane to get me back on track. I am going to do a Whole30 for the month of September, with the exception of the 3ish days I am in Seattle for my BF's niece's b-day (she is turning 5, so how cute!) and my b-day. I have done Whole 30s before with a lot of success. The first time was for the true meaning of a Whole 30 and the subsequent because it is a diet that my body does really well on and when I am super restrictive, I can stick to things better. I'll go into more detail tomorrow and respond to ya'lls weekend/Monday.

Rinde99

Just posted around the same time as @aliem but somehow mine has disappeared into the nether world. So I'm starting over...

Becs: Sounds like you're doing great with food and exercise, except for that nasty little triangle of death. Ouch! Hope it abates soon. I'm looking forward to end of the month as well....hope you meet your goals..only 2 days to go! And let's not forget the upcoming date! Woo-Hoo! Can't wait to hear how it goes! ( Dating at my age isn't so bad...if you like old men, that is! Lol)

Aliem: Bummer on the end of the weekend and the late flight home. Glad the hysteria was false, however. Had to Google Whole30 as I wasn't familiar with it. Can't wait to hear more detail tomorrow.

Day 29: Started out today with no real plan for my workouts. Found a 1 hr cardio ballet and thought I'd give it a whirl. Holy plie!! I lasted all of 12 minutes until my thighs were screaming at me to stop! Reverted to a low impact 30 minute I did last week with no body parts on fire. Then did Day 11 of 30 Day Fitness Challenge(6 minutes), HITT for 10 minutes, and cooled down with 10 of yoga. Feeling proud today.,. I've come a long way in 2 months!

Rinde99

Finished my hour already: 40 minutes of yoga and a 25 minute body resistance workout( trying to build my strength).

I'm still on target with my eating. When I first started with MFP a month ago I struggled to get my 20% protein. Started to make a concerted effort last week for 20 to be my minimum and now I'm holding steady in mid 20s. I'd like to bump it up to 30, if I can. I eat primarily vegetarian at home so I don't want to add meat to the equation. Just gotta make a little more effort and I'll get there.

Looking forward to your posts!

becs3578

Becs Day 30 of the 90 Day Challenge.

Got up and weighed.. even though tomorrow is the actually weigh in and I am up a little.. Bizarre. Hopefully tomorrow is good. Today I have elliptical and ab work at the gym after my work day.

and FYI the date is off.. He was dishonest about a few things and I got a BAD VIBE so I cancelled, explained why via text and then blocked him. So now.. SUNDAY is all about me.. Maybe workout and a mani and pedi! ha.


Rinde 99 - YOU ARE AMAZING. Finished your workouts before you even got to noon. So awesome and inspiring. Protein is so good for you. I get it some a few things that aren't meat. Protein shake, peanut butter, almond butter, and eggs.

Aliem - OMG I heard about the LAX thing. That sucks.. I'm so sorry. But glad you back home and safe. Whole 30 is a great program. I did PALEO for a while a few years ago and they have a lot in common.

aliem

Sounds like you guys had a great weekend and Monday! Last night I food prepped most of my week. Trying to get through all of that yogurt today and tomorrow, because I start my Whole30 on the 1st! Time to get really serious. I will probably do my measurements/weigh in on Thursday, instead of tomorrow with you guys so that I can look at it throughout the Whole30. Plus I am still trying to get rid of the weekend weight....I am still up from my last check in. Hopefully by Thursday I will at least be where I was last week! This morning I had hard boiled eggs, an Activia (I really should not have bought so many of these even though they were on killer sale) and breakfast salad (cucumbers, celery, cantaloupe, nectarines and coconuts). Lunch will be ground chicken red sauce over roasted cauliflower and zucchini. Once again, I'll have a yogurt for a snack and dinner will be a salad. On Thursday, I will just have to strip out the yogurts and I will be compliant with my Whole30.

I did my circuits this morning and walked a bunch. Tonight will be a interval run night.

I really like Whole30. It is pretty restrictive. It is a most restrictive version of Paleo, but it isn't meant to be a lifetime thing unless you really like the benefits. Each meal you need a protein (Any animal proteins. There are some they consider better for you than other. They also have a vegetarian version that has slightly different rules), lots of veggies and limited fruit (potatoes are fine if you are working out and need the carbs), and a healthy fat (avocados, nuts, etc.) Most additives are not allowed along with grains, alcohol, dairy, legumes and sugars (including agave, honey etc.). It helps you be more aware of what is in the prepackaged foods you buy (who knew there was sugar in bacon!) and what your body needs to be both full and happy. It also is meant to help you see how certain food groups affect your body. I found out that no food group negatively affects my body, with the exception of added sugars, which I already knew. But like I stated yesterday, the high protein, high healthy fat diets I do really well on, so I am using it more as a reset than the previous things that I mentioned. Also, at least out here in California, you can do it for pretty cheap cause there is so much produce (avocados 3 for $1 this week, yay!)

Becs - It gets hot here too. We just don't have the humidity, so it makes it soooooo much more pleasant. I have also never been to Louisiana. What is Body Combat? I am glad you got to splurge a little this weekend. I can't believe phase one is almost over for you! Mine doesn't end until next week, but I am pretty behind so I am nervous. Sounds like you have been really on top of it for the last week or so though! Hopefully your date goes really well (and football)! Can't wait to hear how it goes! Hopefully you will go somewhere with some reasonable options! Looking to hear about your results!

Rinde - You are kicking butt! I love how you are getting your hour done in so many ways. That must keep it interesting. I have heard good things about HIIT and Zumba. Sounds like you are also making progress on your protein intake. It just takes some time to get use to, but at least for me, it works really well! Keep it up! Hopefully your results reflect all of your hard work!

aliem

Sorry to hear about the date, but it is better to know now that to have to drive all the way there and find out in person. Especially if they seem sketchy. That could wind up being unsafe! But now you can have a relaxing weekend, which is always the best!

Rinde99

Bummer about the date, Becs. But a bad vibe before even meeting the guy is all you need to know. Good to go with your gut!

Thanks for all the info about Whole30, Aliem. I enjoyed your post. You're gonna do great!

Did a good job on my macros today. Up to 28% on the protein. And for all the fruit I eat, I was under my sugar as well.

Rinde99

Couldn't wait for my daily post to log my August results. So here goes:

August 1 weight: 168
August 31 weight: 157.6
Goal: 6 lbs
Actual: 10.4 lbs

August 1 measurements: 37-34-42.5
August 31 measurements: 37.5-31.5-41

Yay! I'm really pleased with phase 1 results.

becs3578

Rinde99 - you killed it!!! So proud of you. Those are some gastric results! Onward and upward to phase 2!


Becs day 31 of the 90 day challenge!

Phase 1 results....

Start / Results

Weight - 139.2 / 132 - lost 7.2 (but about 3 of those I lost pretty quickly so I think some of it was bloat)
Chest - 35 / 34 - lost 1 in
Waist - 28.5 / 26.75 - lost 1.75
Hips - 35.75 / 35 - lost .75
Arms - 10.5 / 10.5 - same size but I think they look more toned a bit.
Calves - 14.25 / 14 - .5 both leg total
Thighs - 21 / 19.5 - 3 both leg total

Total: 7.2 lbs and 7 inches lost on my body!


My goal weight was 131 so didn't make it but definitely feeling much better after phase one. I am editing my phase two goal to 126. That would be 5 lbs and at my size I think anything more than that is not smart!

Rinde99

Wow, Becs! Fantastic results! Way to go on whittling that waist down! You should be really proud of yourself. Yes, weight loss needs to be lowered the closer you get to goal weight. Good job to recognize it...I find it really difficult to do so.

And thanks much for the encouragement! I really appreciate it! Phase 2 here we come!

DWBalboa

Great work Bec! I haven't taken my measurements in a long time. Until I took my waist today. YIKES +3 inches up since April. Need to get back to accurate logging of my intake. Hopefully I can get my butt back in the gym soon.
I'll try and take full body measurements soon an post it for accountability.

Rinde99

1 hour in the books: 30 minutes cardio, 6 minutes 30 Day Fitness Challenge, and 25 minutes yoga. Feels good to be done; I'm a little sore from yesterday's body resistance workout.

Think I'll try to make a high protein dinner tonight with tofu, beans, quinoa, a Greek yogurt sauce, and veggies. Should be tasty, if I don't say so myself!

And still pumped from losing 10lbs and 2.5 inches from my waist! Yahoo!

aliem

You guys are sooooo awesome! I will post mine tomorrow when I kick off the whole30. I will for sure be up from last week, because I am a pound and a half up today. Hopefully I can knock that down a bit. I am currently four pounds behind my phase 1 (mine doesn't end until next week for reasons explained in my first post), so hopefully I can catch up! Trying to focus on the pounds I have lost! Today is going to be a busy day at work. Did my circuits and some walking. Hopefully I can get a run in if I am not home too late. Same food as yesterday!

Rinde - CONGRATS! Way to be ahead of your goal! You should be really proud! Also, way to go on being done with your workout! Dinner sounds yummy!

Becs - WOW! 7 pounds and 7 inches! That is quite a lot. Even though you did not hit your goal, you were sooooo close! 5 pounds in one month is still a very lofty goal! I know you will make it!

becs3578

Becs Day 32 of the 90 day challenge

Weighed today because technically thursday are my weigh in day. I was up .4 lbs from last week.. but I know bodies can fluxuate but man I never like to be UP after a week. Just have to keep plugging away. Went to Body Pump last night and had a good class. Didnt do my 30 of elliptical after. This week I stopped doing it so I could go home and work on ornaments.. Probably need to add that back in next week again.

Today is my rest day.

ALIEM - Can't wait to hear about you kick off of whole30. And I am always up after travel. Takes me about a week or more to take it off... With my vacation this year and then 2 weeks of emotional over eating after that... I am still taking it off.. oops!


RINDE99 - 10 lbs and 2.5 inches in your waist is amazing. You killed it during phase one. I need to add in a few more things like you are. I want to start doing just a little something in the mornings when I get up. Which means I need to get up earlier.. and fyi ... if I havent mentioned.. I AM NOT A MORNING PERSON!

This weekend will be interesting for me. I am eating out or with family atleast once on friday, saturday and monday. Going to do my best.. but for the football game I am just going to eat and enjoy.. NOT gonna log food and stress on Saturday. Gonna watch my LSU tigers and eat flautas and chicken wings with the crew!

WOrkouts are questionable tomorrow since i have to go to the football game directly after work.. so many try something at home tomorrow AM, Saturday Body Combat, Sunday Elliptical and ABS, and Monday the gym is offering limited things so there is a 9:30 mixed cardio class by the SCARY BUT GOOD instructor.. Think I am gonna take that one!