Daily check in
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Kim, I love the honesty! Keep it up! Also, if you and Sheri want my attention, you both know where to find me!0
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I'm not sure what happened to the rest of my post, so I'll try again.
Even though I have been MIA, I am still on board with Pushing Forward, continuing to exercise and be careful with my food intake. Plus, I think I may be making a little progress! My jeans felt a little looser yesterday, and when I wore my basketball shorts to take a walk, which I hadn't worn in a while, they didn't ride up like they used to! Next weigh in - - one week, and I'm looking forward to it!1 -
We care about u. Great job Naomi! Keep it up lady.1
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Check in – Day 28 Sunday
Scheduled rest day & my legs are still sore so, I rested very well!
Nutrition: Good and will be under calories
Day 4 – Weekly 4
Kbranch – Love Sedona! Sounds like you had an amazing time, excellent control/balance with your nutrition. That’s why your the Queen! Now, go eat something and get some rest!!
PS: “I” would be the ball and chain as I would be dragging you down, lol
Kathy – Don’t feel depressed about enjoying some of the not so healthy foods, I truly believe you deserve to treat yourself to goodies once in a while as long as it's in moderation. I think if have a balance of 90/10 then it’s all good!
Today starts a new day for the “Queen for the day” so don’t forget to start adding up your points!
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Thanks all. Today was kinda low key. Walked my dog in the morning and evening. Ate under goal but I think the egg foo young has more than average sodium. Didn't have any sweets today. Over goal on protein.
Everyone did an outstanding job these last four weeks. I was thinking about our posts and I've come to the conclusion that food and to an extent exercise is a psychological game. Food and our cravings can be controlled with our will power. Me like so many others have difficulties but we keep on fighting. Busy days will get the best of us some days, but then if you can control your intake that day you'll be no further behind in your personal goals. We're not perfect but at least we're conscious.
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Week 5
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What a gorgeous day!!! I am loving this cooler weather. Golfed 18 holes today and treated myself to an ice cold beer in the clubhouse afterward. Did good with calories today but was high sodium again. It was those leftover quesidillas. Sorry not sure on that spelling. I wish I had a dog to get me out to walk every day. I miss that.
intotennis - good to rest, you have some big matches this week and you've been killing the P90X.
kbranch - ever need a dog sitter let me know and congrats again queen. Thanks for giving the rest of us something to shoot for.
naomi - good to hear from you and that you are working hard on your workouts and food intake. Keep it up.
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Check In Day 28
Kim, I am not sure if this is you, but today, I changed my menu up and had more carbs than I normally would and OMG was I hungry all darn day long! I was literally wanting to cook dinner at 4... and I did. I was done eating by 5:00.
I ate some carbs for lunch, then had some rice crackers, and next thing you know, I was wanting more and more... so I knew I had to have protein to keep me full. I hit protein on my dinner and after eating, I was fine. It was a very weird day today about being hungry... craving. I think some of us are affected by carbs different from others. Rice definitely makes me hungry and makes me crave.... Just a thought. Maybe one day try to have one of your meals mostly protein and less carbs.?? See if the hunger or craves stays. Today was really black and white for me and I am 100% the kind of person that doesn't do well with lots of carbs, it caused me to want to eat all the time.
Naomi, loose jeans are ALWAYS a great sign regardless of what the scale says. I realized my scale went up before it went down and yet my clothes are getting loose. So, I don't take the scale as serious.
Menu was higher in calories than normal, because of the carbs making me hungrier. I was really trying to stay at 1250 and not use any exercise calories, oh well, I like what I ate.
I am always good on water since it is the only thing I drink and I love water.
I did get some exercise in before the football game. I did 15% incline at 3.8 and some sprints in between.
Tape measure is being kind, that's my "scale". (because the other one sucks butt) lol
Next week, I think I am going to dive back into tennis, big time. I think I am ready and missing the challenge. HOLLER if you need a 4th or someone to play singles with.
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@MommaBeare - - I can't go without protein, either! Don't feel bad about eating it if it is what you need. I need a high protein diet because I have type O blood (found this out by reading "Eat Right for Your Type"), and that may be why you need it, too, so it's not going to change! Also, great job on the water, exercise, and 'tape measure scale!'
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Checking in: plugging away. Felt great lose a little more weight. Would have been better if Raiders played better. Seemed like offensive line didn't have quarterback and running backs back
. Congrats Redskins for a great game.
Bam I'm inspired to keep pushing forward. Everyone in the group is impressive. Let keep going.
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Hello ladies
Carbs are tricky. I have to have a little or I'll be hungry but I'll have whole grain carbs and not a full serving. I think my diary is public so you can see what I eat. No science to it, just try to be aware of portions and empty calories. If I splurge its on something decadent or total worth the cheat. I'm a sucker for donuts but only good ones. I cannot lose any weight right now, I suppose I could eat less but I'll end up picking too many sweets the next day. I am kinda close over on protein and fat. Since I incorporated more whole grain and oat bran I'm on the mark for fiber. I think I'm in maintain mode. I dunno.
Today I wasn't hungry hardly at all and ate most of my calories at breakfast and lunch. It worked. I was up at 4:30am and went to gym. I have a singles match tomorrow against Anthem.
Thanks for sharing the food stories.
Thanks @crazychicken2017 and @MommaBeare
@kathyNKCSD I want to hang out with you. Your style is up my alley.
Bam
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Week 50 -
Check in – Day 29 Monday
Played 2 & ½ hours of tennis singles, super fun and lots of running. Completed P90X3 Triometrics, it’s basically how long can you stand on one leg and squat, reach, until your screaming! Then went shopping and got home to cook dinner, etc. Lot’s of running today.
Nutrition: Great, no time to get board and snack, will be under calories & good choices.
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Naomisd – yes, we know where to find you, lol Excellent news on your jeans and shorts, you’re doing awesome, keep up the great work!
Kbranch – I agree, it’s will power but, how do you find it? I’m going to try and be more conscious of what I eat, maybe ask myself “do you really want this?” worth a shot. PS: I’m coming for your crown,lol
Kahty – It’s a wonderful thing when we find a balance and you my friend have! I have a teenager you can walk but, he’d probably be more pain then worth, lol (jk)
Mommabeare – Great advise on more protein, sounds like a win/win for all of us. I’ll take inches over scale any day, Congrats! (I’ll get you in my loop for tennis, love to have you back!)
Chrazychicken – Congrats on the weight loss! and, what’s this “raiders” stuff you speak of, lol
It’s our 5th week, and it’s going to be an awesome one!!
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I don't know what you speak of this "will power"? Let me know when you find it cuz I need some too. Food is my nemesis.0
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Hey everyone, good to hear that you're all pushing forward!!! Running around today shopping for a new phone and (wait for it) I cashed in my flip phone of 5 years for my first smartphone. I can now use emojis!!!!! I succumbed to the temptation of a raisin bran muffin today. It sounds like it would be healthy but NOT. Didn't really eat much for lunch but ended up making up for that at dinner. That was not a great idea. The scale was good this morning but I was surprised that the measurements weren't much different.
kbranch - you are a beast with your smart food choices and I would love to view your food diary to see what I might be able to copy but I don't seem to know how to do that. What time do you go to bed to be able to be functional at 4:30 am?
Have never thought that much about what is better protein, carbs???? Naomi, where can I find "Eat right for your type"?
intotennis - I got tired just reading that you played 2 and 1/2 hours of singles!! Plus you did triometrics???
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CC2017 - You're killing it! Awesome!
Sheri - Next time you want to play 2.5 hours of singles, pick me, pick me! Lol!
Kim - Kudos on being up at 4:30. I don't have that ability!
Kathy - "Eat Right for Your Type" is a book by Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo and should be available at the library and /or online.
Finally, I had to work a 10-hour day today so I chose to go for a walk in the morning before work instead of waiting until after work when there would be no time left. Therefore, that allows me to post the following information:
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Check in – Day 30 Tuesday (Team match tonight across the globe, so early check in)
Had a tennis match this AM and completed P90X3 Warrior, felt stronger on some of the moves, super motivating!
Nutrtion: Great, trying a new mushroom rice recipe, I’ll share if it comes out good!
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Kranch – I thought you had the “will power”, lol You my friend are doing amazing and set a wonderful example! I think we all need to master the power, that’s why were here. We got this!!! So sing with me, “We got the power, hu!”
Kathy – Congrats on your new phone! Don’t be so hard on yourself with the muffin, you had a treat and it’s a balancing act and I think your doing great!
Naomisds – Super smart to get your workout done early especially if you know you’ll have a long day! Still have to get that book and check it out, and I’ll call for some singles!
You’re all doing great, keep pushing forward!!!
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Hello ladies
Thank you. I had the usual but had two pieces of chocolate and a bite of cake. I played singles and lost but I had a good time and burned a few during my tennis lesson.
Kathy I see you right now playing your match! So we know you're working out.
Naomi outstanding work on getting a few steps in after a long day.
Intotennis, I saw you then you darted behind a light pole and you disappeared. I saw the skirt slippage too. You are a warrior and your motivation is contagious. You're an awesome example.
CC you are so consistent right now. You're in a perfect groove! Way to go!
Where are the other warriors?
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Week 5
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Way to go on all the exercise, all! Also, way to keep fighting even if you didn't have a so-called "perfect" day.
Kim, I was wondering the same thing - - where is everybody? I want to read all their success stories to stay motivated!
Anyway, went on a walk today and will be getting a great workout tomorrow with some singles. Wish me luck!
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Checking in late tonight but can't get to sleep reliving the doubles match I played tonight with Susan. Proud that we fought back in the 1st set and in the 3rd set tiebreak. Wish I wouldn't have saved my only double fault for the tiebreak at 8-8. I did enjoy the match overall though and Susan and I played well against a good team. So anyway I am winding down right now.
kbranch and susan - enjoyed the food talk on our way home. Got some good ideas to spice up my menus.
naomi - I'm going to our library to look for that book and good job at getting up earlier to get a walk in before a very busy day. Go get that tennis win tomorrow.
intotennis - man you really are showing your weight loss in that tennis outfit tonight. Hope you're feeling as good as you are looking!! I'll try the hummus tomorrow.
susan - taking just a few minutes a day to get on the website and check in will help keep your goal in sight especially on the hard long days. Believe me I know!!
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Check in – Day 31 Wednesday (another match tonight so early check in)
Completed P90X Yoga and have a tennis match tonight so should be good on calorie burn!
Nutrition: Great, doing well and expect to continue. Tried the new Mushroom rice recipe, not bad but, need a little something if it’s going to be a main meal.
Happy note: While warming up the the team, I started running down a ball and my skirt started slipping down & I had to hold onto it, such a awesome problem to have!
Day 4 – Weekly 16
Kbranch – Very tough opponent so I’m sure you burned up a bunch of calories competing with her! PS: Just slippage, no exposure, lol
Naomisda – I agree Na, I love seeing everyone post with there up’s and down’s, it helps to know we all are in the same boat and we can help each other to keep pushing. Hope you had a great match!
Kahty – You played awesome & it definitely could of gone either way! You’ll get them next time and Thank you so much for compliment, I’m starting to feel good too!
I see a pattern, we all need each other! If you have a bad day, so what! We all will have bad days, we're here to support you and help push you. You’ve joined the group, that was the 1st step so keep stepping on! We’ve got your back!!
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Wow its been really busy lately. I just recently started a overnight job and its thrown my routine off. The challenge has been making still going choices who working late. I have not may the best choices nutritionally. But the plus side is my new job is very physical. No workouts so far this week. I gotta adjust to the changes but I'm up for the challenge.1
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Hi ladies
I have a tired and busy, long day at work so I really didn't do a workout other than walking my dog today, so I'm not going to count that. Sorry I couldn't get to see the Wednesday team tonight. Got home later than I expected.
I ate over goal too, but if I did an okay workout I would have been under. As mentioned I usually eat 1500-1700 calories before subtracting exercise.
Good to hear from Naomi and Jorange.
Tomorrow will be a good day. I have food prepared and I'm going to get to bed early (8:30) so I can get a good workout in before work tomorrow.
Good night ladies.
D4-W15
Week 51 -
To all the tennis ladies: It sounds like you played some great tennis against a tough team. Way to go!
Jorange88, it is great to hear from you again and that you got a physical job! Awesome!
I played singles tonight - - and I won! More importantly, the team won overall! Best of all, I burned over 1200 calories through it all! I think I need to play some more singles. I bet I'd be skinny in no time...
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Wonderful jorange. I know it's tough when you're working so hard. Keep up the good work.
Ditto on great tennis results. Really proud of you.
Also, when your tennis skirt starts to fall off that means you're doing something right, right?
Funny the other day I typed a long check in and hit done instead of post. Well that was not the way it's to be done.
BAM - keep up the good work. You are my role model.
Kathy- I know what you mean about healthy muffins.
I've been feeling a little rebellious and ate candy and had a few beers during Raiders game. Trying to make up by doing a little more exercise.
In logging in all the food and exercise over this past month I'm realizing that I was eating a LOT of food before with occasional tennis as my justification. No wonder I just kept gaining. Now the pounds are slowly coming off. Hopefully I can keep this up for a few months to get to my healthy weight and stay there.
Thanks for this group. Let's all keep going.
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Hello Ladies!
I'm very inspired by all of you- rain, snow or storm- you eat healthy and take care of your bodies! Excellent job!
I have been completely off the grid when it comes to posting on here and just finished catching up on the last post!
Things I'm grateful for in these 30 days
1. I lose body fat and some weight
2. I started wearing a size 2 again
3. Feeling more "on track" with my health
4. Sheri for creating this group1 -
Check in - Day 32 Thursday
Had a tennis clinic for 90 mins and we worked on quickening our reaction time so lots of moving. Completed P90X MMX, it's like Kick boxing on steroids.
Nutrition: Great, cravings and appetite are down. Love that!
Day 4 - Weekly 20
jorange - No worries, you'll adjust and get right back into it. Focusing on the good food choice as you said will help. I drove for UPS a long time ago and lost a lot of weight just from all the running so the extra activity will help too. Keep pushing, you've got this!
Naomisds - Congrats on your win, you will definitely burn a lot of calories playing singles! Keep rocking it!
Crazychicken - yes, skirt falling off is all good, lol Logging food is one of the most powerful reality check's you'll get, so good for you to see where to adjust your nutrition. If you're working hard and doing well, you should "treat" yourself to something yummy! It keeps me from going crazy and helps me hold off until Sat (my treat meal)
jperdomo - Welcome back, I know you had your hands full dealing with the hurricane, glad to see your back on track and feeling good! Excellent idea to post what your grateful to have in your life!
PS: I'm grateful for Jperdomo, if she hadn't pushed "ME", I wouldn't have created this group. So thank you!!! I'm also grateful to feeling healthier, strong and I definitely have more energy. Last but not least, I'm grateful to have all on you on this challenge group to help support and motivate each other, you really do help me keep pushing!
Thank you ladies! keep rocking it, you're all doing awesome!
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Missed checking in yesterday. Where was I???? Today was a busy day. Usually I like it that way but I felt hungry all day and I was falling asleep after dinner tonight. I think I need an energy drink!!! Did tennis drills for 90 minutes this morning, went to a seminar on low vision aides (great store on 99th and Bell with lots of stuff), did some physical therapy on my left shoulder (getting old) and finished with 18 holes of golf. Love that some many of us are on the good road to weight loss and good nutrition. All the support from this group is really pushing us forward. And we're not even half way through yet!
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jperdomo - size 2??? what is that? That is inspiring. Good to hear from you.
naomi - I'll play singles with you. Glad to hear the foot must be better.
intotennis - you're really kicking in on that P90X.
crazychicken - hey try doing some type of exercise during the commercials and halftimes of your football games like sit-ups, jump robe, jumping jacks. I agree that logging food on this site has really opened up my eyes to what is going into my body.
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Wow! Great to hear about all the hard work and good results from everyone! Let's all keep supporting each other as I think it is really helpful and motivating! Thank you, everyone!
I played a 2+ hour doubles match tonight, ran around like a maniac, and burned over 1000 calories playing tennis for the second night in a row! I could get used to this kind of calorie burn! Anybody up for singles Friday night or Saturday morning? If so, text me. Oh, by the way, Sunny and I won our court and we won overall 4-1 in four third set tiebreakers! Whew!
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Check in Day 33 - Friday
Went hiking up a mountain, beautiful views! Ran out of day so didn't complete P90X3 but, I figure the hike is good enough, I moved and grooved up the mountain side, lol
Nutrition: So far so good and will continue! Going out with my tennis teammates to see "Battle of the Sexes" and then dinner after. Should be a fun night and I will have my meal pre-planned to say within calories.
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kathy - Sounds like you had a busy day running. Maybe, pack a healthily snack so you don't miss to many meals, might of been why you were hungry. I agree size two is small but, remember we are all different heights, shapes and sizes; I'd look like I came from a concentration camp if I was a two, lol (so would you, lol) I think being healthy and feeling great is what's important.
Naomisds - 2+ hours of tennis is awesome, what to burn it up! Congrats on the win! You're doing great, keep rock it my friend!
Great job ladies, keep pushing forward! smile:
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Awesome on getting a hike in and planning ahead for food to avoid temptation, Sheri!
I had to work overtime unexpectedly today so I didn't get as much exercise as I planned on, but still got in around 30+ minutes. I have singles planned for the morning so tomorrow will be better.
Keep fighting the good fight all you warriors!
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Checking in late tonight do to having a great time out with friends tonight. Had a great time, good food, and a beer. I was very conscious of calories when making menu selection and was very satisfied with food. Didn't get a workout in today but I am looking forward to some good singles tomorrow morning.
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naomi - you and others have inspired me that even on days when you are totally busy that you can always squeeze in at least 30 min. for a walk.
It's the weekend everyone so stay strong and healthy!!0
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