Week 7, "H20" Lose 20 Pounds by Halloween Challenge.

AprilVal

Yay! Here we are at Week 7.. We all should be proud of everything we have accomplished this far.. With & Without all the struggles. We have manged to lose over 300 Pounds in 5 weeks, and that is an accomplishment right there.. Keep up all the hard work you do, remember in the end it will be worth it. But at the same time.. Remember the Journey will NEVER be over..

Welcome to all the newbies. I love how far this group has come over the past SEVEN weeks! Its become a huge success.. I it! To anyone who is joining us. You are MORE than welcomed to join. We are currently doing a challenge, to lose 20 pounds by Halloween. As I know that wont happen to those who are just getting started. But you can see what you got in you. The Challenges WILL continue afterwards. So feel free to join in at ANY time!! WELCOME!! We are such a GREAT group of supportive Gals and Guys!

Quote of the week:
"Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness." ~Edward Stanley

I think the quote of the week was a good idea.. I see a bunch of us are having a hard time keeping on task.. so, I figured it would be a good Idea to give us something to think about. Remember.. We MUST work on ourselves, so that we don't end up sick.. We ARE worth all this hard work EVERYONE of us are doing. Don't give up. When it gets tough remember we are all here for you. Thats what this group is for,,

So, I have been trying to think of ONE thing to TRY to give up through the Month of October.. I am going to try to cut out late night snacking.. I still find myself, making trips to the kitchen at night time. Im going to find something that will keep me from doing that.. I will END this late night snacking.. You may or may not choose to join the cut something out for the month of October..

If anyone has any ideas to help us improve this group please let us know. I want to thank everyone who continues to support everyone, and help this group strive.. I it!! We can do this.. We GOT this!!

Heres to week 7!!! :drinker:

AprilVal

A reminder to everyone who may or may not be an active member of the H20 website..

www.teamh20.webs.com Remember we are here for support.. Lets make the website as much of a success as this group is..

Along with the Facebook Group..
H20

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=144117988960394&ref=ts



And for those who having Joined my Friend Chandra's Motivation group on Facebook here is the site..

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=268180696780&ref=ts

Its a very nice group..

katkat987

I know im a few days late, but I'm going to give up using the lift in my flat at least 1 time a day and take the stairs

AprilVal

I know im a few days late, but I'm going to give up using the lift in my flat at least 1 time a day and take the stairs

Sounds like it could be a good thing..

StacySkinny

Hey, girly! The H20 Challenge is already quite successful! Wow, collectively we have lost over 300 lbs!? That's Amazing! Rock on with our bad selves! heheh

Oh I have a question - do we log our weight today or wait until the end of week seven? I can never get it right. lol I need to start spending more time in the forums.

By the way, that Edward Stanley quote is spot on, April! I think that's just what we needed to hear! Great pick, hun!

Oh my, with only 28 days left and still 8.6 lbs to lose I better step it up! heheh

AprilVal

Hey, girly! The H20 Challenge is already quite successful! Wow, collectively we have lost over 300 lbs!? That's Amazing! Rock on with our bad selves! heheh

Oh I have a question - do we log our weight today or wait until the end of week seven? I can never get it right. lol I need to start spending more time in the forums.

By the way, that Edward Stanley quote is spot on, April! I think that's just what we needed to hear! Great pick, hun!

Oh my, with only 28 days left and still 8.6 lbs to lose I better step it up! heheh

Stacy it depends on when your weigh in is.. Mines on Saturday.. So I wont weigh in until next Saturday.. So if yours before sunday you wait until next week.. If its after Sunday.. post it when you weigh in.. Does that sum it up?

Thanks.. I thought the quote was a good choice..

RushinBruisette

300lbs!! Rock the **** on!! :laugh: Great job everyone!! Let's keep that number climbing!! I took a sneak peek on the scale a few mintues ago :blushing: shame shame since it's the weekend (they often get me with sodium) AND it's mid day, but it said 203, and my last weigh in was 204.6, so I'm hoping that is a good sign for this coming Friday!

I too love the quote, and I have been not exactly slacking, just busy with other things and I've not been feeling the 30 day shred lately, but that doesn't mean I can't get exercise in elsewhere. Thanks again April for keeping this going!! :flowerforyou:

Ok, enough babbling, time to get dinner started, although I have no clue what to eat tonight...:ohwell:

fitterpam

Week 7 is going to be a good one!

AprilVal

300lbs!! Rock the **** on!! :laugh: Great job everyone!! Let's keep that number climbing!! I took a sneak peek on the scale a few mintues ago :blushing: shame shame since it's the weekend (they often get me with sodium) AND it's mid day, but it said 203, and my last weigh in was 204.6, so I'm hoping that is a good sign for this coming Friday!

I too love the quote, and I have been not exactly slacking, just busy with other things and I've not been feeling the 30 day shred lately, but that doesn't mean I can't get exercise in elsewhere. Thanks again April for keeping this going!! :flowerforyou:

Ok, enough babbling, time to get dinner started, although I have no clue what to eat tonight...:ohwell:

Bru.. I hope that means its in the right direction for you as well..

Im not saying everyones been slacking, I know that we just have a few that have been struggling a little.. which is expected.. And Youre wlecome for keeping this going. It also takes all the hard work from everyone else to help keep it going. Its amazing and I it!! Its soo much fun.. And I love getting to know everyone.

Let us know what you eat!! hehe!!

AprilVal

Week 7 is going to be a good one!

Yes it WILL pam!!

mommaski4

300lbs so far! Wow! That is impressive. We are all rocking at this challenge!

Not quite sure I am going to meet the challenge but to even be close is going to be so sweet! I would have 7lbs more to go in just 4 weeks. That's cutting it close. But, I am going to give it my all!

AprilVal

300lbs so far! Wow! That is impressive. We are all rocking at this challenge!

Not quite sure I am going to meet the challenge but to even be close is going to be so sweet! I would have 7lbs more to go in just 4 weeks. That's cutting it close. But, I am going to give it my all!

ive got a while to go myself hun.. I gained most of what I lost when I was sick.. Im trying to get back on track..

pink_and_shiny

Happy week 7!! :bigsmile:

LastFighter

Still havent made up for 2 weeks ago. Had a bad week took some time off work to spend time in the gym.

SW:291
CW:283

AprilVal

Still havent made up for 2 weeks ago. Had a bad week took some time off work to spend time in the gym.

SW:291
CW:283

Its ok.. I know Ive been struggling myself.. Keep up the good work..

pink_and_shiny

Keep on fighting, Fighter.

Welcome to all of the new members! I'm amazed at how much our group keeps growing. And the progress that's being made...WOW! We have a handful of members who are really close to the 20 lb. goal already! AMAZING!!



iluvwdw - I'll start making the shed a little more livable. Is the free dining promotion happening again? I saw a commercial where it's something like up to 25% off your vacation...*shrug* If you're interested I can give you the info to the Disney message board I'm addicted to...we have a travel agency affiliated with us and the website is always doing trips (WDW, local SoCal attractions, and DCL cruises) that are specially priced for our group. Just something to think about. OH! And we got the results for the D23 scavenger hunt. My team got 23rd place! TWENTYTHIRD PLACE!! Out of 498 teams.

I'm hesitant about weigh-in this week because yesterday was a baaaaaad day. It was Gay Days at Disneyland and my group of friends always goes and wears the signature color (red) to support the cause. So, there was greasy restaurant food and bar hopping all over the place. I logged the food (as best I could) because I wanted to be honest with myself. It's a good reminder why not to eat like that when you see the calories total up and that "you'd weigh X in five weeks" calculates.

Speaking of that "you'd weigh..." thing, do y'all find it to be accurate? Since I've been here for over 5 weeks I went back to my first entry and hit calculate, and it told me "If every day were like this you'd weigh 185something". It's been more than 5 weeks and I am not below 185. Just wanted to see what everyone else though of this feature. (I'm not hating on it, I still find it totally nifty, just want to hear what others have experienced.)

iluvwdw

Keep on fighting, Fighter.

Welcome to all of the new members! I'm amazed at how much our group keeps growing. And the progress that's being made...WOW! We have a handful of members who are really close to the 20 lb. goal already! AMAZING!!



iluvwdw - I'll start making the shed a little more livable. Is the free dining promotion happening again? I saw a commercial where it's something like up to 25% off your vacation...*shrug* If you're interested I can give you the info to the Disney message board I'm addicted to...we have a travel agency affiliated with us and the website is always doing trips (WDW, local SoCal attractions, and DCL cruises) that are specially priced for our group. Just something to think about. OH! And we got the results for the D23 scavenger hunt. My team got 23rd place! TWENTYTHIRD PLACE!! Out of 498 teams.

I'm hesitant about weigh-in this week because yesterday was a baaaaaad day. It was Gay Days at Disneyland and my group of friends always goes and wears the signature color (red) to support the cause. So, there was greasy restaurant food and bar hopping all over the place. I logged the food (as best I could) because I wanted to be honest with myself. It's a good reminder why not to eat like that when you see the calories total up and that "you'd weigh X in five weeks" calculates.

Speaking of that "you'd weigh..." thing, do y'all find it to be accurate? Since I've been here for over 5 weeks I went back to my first entry and hit calculate, and it told me "If every day were like this you'd weigh 185something". It's been more than 5 weeks and I am not below 185. Just wanted to see what everyone else though of this feature. (I'm not hating on it, I still find it totally nifty, just want to hear what others have experienced.)

Congrats on the placing, that is really good for so many teams. :drinker:
If you mean Disboards, I am already on there!! If not, let me know. I don't think I can go this year :brokenheart: as I will have to start paying student loan and dr had me off sick all summer and I am just starting to wrk part time. :frown: I just applied to two more jobs so here's hoping. If I can handle wrking lots then I can save money and go.:drinker: Send me the info for sure can never have enough!!! I get codes all the time and haven't been able to use them. Son wants to WAIT another year if it means we can stay two weeks. :huh: Hmmm. I'd go for 5 days just so I can go sooner. Crazy kid. :ohwell:

The you'd weigh--- in 5 weeks I don't find to be accurate at all. One, because I don't eat the exact same thing all the time, or don't excercise the exact same every time. And I tend to go up, down, down, waaay down, the slowly up and back down again to below my waayay down weight. It is a reall pattern so doesn't worry me, just know that it will take me longer to get there. :frown:

OMG I love disney though, wished I lived in the states so airfair was cheaper, or could just drive there in less than 24 hours. That would be heaven. I would love to move to the us but with all my health problems, not sure how that would work with your health care system. Not sure how myskills would transfer to a job there? Hoping at teh very least when I retire I can be a snowbird. :laugh:

StacySkinny

Yeah, the "you'd weigh in five weeks" thing is totally off. lol It's been telling me for 2 weeks now that I'd be 315 in 5 weeks. lol I'm still 14 and 1/2 lbs away from that, so unless I suddenly drop nearly 5 lbs a week for the next 3 weeks that's just not happening. lol I usually lose 2-3 lbs a week.

pink_and_shiny

Keep on fighting, Fighter.

Welcome to all of the new members! I'm amazed at how much our group keeps growing. And the progress that's being made...WOW! We have a handful of members who are really close to the 20 lb. goal already! AMAZING!!



iluvwdw - I'll start making the shed a little more livable. Is the free dining promotion happening again? I saw a commercial where it's something like up to 25% off your vacation...*shrug* If you're interested I can give you the info to the Disney message board I'm addicted to...we have a travel agency affiliated with us and the website is always doing trips (WDW, local SoCal attractions, and DCL cruises) that are specially priced for our group. Just something to think about. OH! And we got the results for the D23 scavenger hunt. My team got 23rd place! TWENTYTHIRD PLACE!! Out of 498 teams.

I'm hesitant about weigh-in this week because yesterday was a baaaaaad day. It was Gay Days at Disneyland and my group of friends always goes and wears the signature color (red) to support the cause. So, there was greasy restaurant food and bar hopping all over the place. I logged the food (as best I could) because I wanted to be honest with myself. It's a good reminder why not to eat like that when you see the calories total up and that "you'd weigh X in five weeks" calculates.

Speaking of that "you'd weigh..." thing, do y'all find it to be accurate? Since I've been here for over 5 weeks I went back to my first entry and hit calculate, and it told me "If every day were like this you'd weigh 185something". It's been more than 5 weeks and I am not below 185. Just wanted to see what everyone else though of this feature. (I'm not hating on it, I still find it totally nifty, just want to hear what others have experienced.)

Congrats on the placing, that is really good for so many teams. :drinker:
If you mean Disboards, I am already on there!! If not, let me know. I don't think I can go this year :brokenheart: as I will have to start paying student loan and dr had me off sick all summer and I am just starting to wrk part time. :frown: I just applied to two more jobs so here's hoping. If I can handle wrking lots then I can save money and go.:drinker: Send me the info for sure can never have enough!!! I get codes all the time and haven't been able to use them. Son wants to WAIT another year if it means we can stay two weeks. :huh: Hmmm. I'd go for 5 days just so I can go sooner. Crazy kid. :ohwell:

The you'd weigh--- in 5 weeks I don't find to be accurate at all. One, because I don't eat the exact same thing all the time, or don't excercise the exact same every time. And I tend to go up, down, down, waaay down, the slowly up and back down again to below my waayay down weight. It is a reall pattern so doesn't worry me, just know that it will take me longer to get there. :frown:

OMG I love disney though, wished I lived in the states so airfair was cheaper, or could just drive there in less than 24 hours. That would be heaven. I would love to move to the us but with all my health problems, not sure how that would work with your health care system. Not sure how myskills would transfer to a job there? Hoping at teh very least when I retire I can be a snowbird. :laugh:

I'm talking micechat.com. I've been there since the site was born in 2005 and it has taken off TREMENDOUSLY. I can get your son's reasoning that you can spend more time there if you wait - but I don't think he understands you need for a Disney fix. I'm glad you're feeling well enough that you're back to work. While you're sending off your resumes and such, just remember that each one you send you're that much closer to getting to your happy place.

OH and I saw you post about your Mickey purse...do you like Dooney and Bourke purses? Did you see the Disney/Dooney and Bourke purses?! DISNEYGASM!! http://www.disneystore.com/dooney-bourke/mn/1000812/

Stacy I think you're amazing for loosing 2-3 pounds a week! Just sayin'. :bigsmile:

abyt42

Whew! Happy week 7.... I'm not where I'd hoped, but I'm still moving in the right direction, and that's really quite enough! I'm exactly where "you'll weigh X in 5 weeks" placed me five weeks ago.... and I'm trying to keep that as accurate as possible.... had a slightly dicey day with diet coke muffins (which are absolutely the devil, by the way, and are frozen now,) but got in lots of good exercise.

Plus, I've downloaded the 5k101 podcasts, and am looking forward to starting them after yoga today. I'm moving that needle this week! Look out 130s: I'll be there soon!

pink_and_shiny

Whew! Happy week 7.... I'm not where I'd hoped, but I'm still moving in the right direction, and that's really quite enough! I'm exactly where "you'll weigh X in 5 weeks" placed me five weeks ago.... and I'm trying to keep that as accurate as possible.... had a slightly dicey day with diet coke muffins (which are absolutely the devil, by the way, and are frozen now,) but got in lots of good exercise.

Plus, I've downloaded the 5k101 podcasts, and am looking forward to starting them after yoga today. I'm moving that needle this week! Look out 130s: I'll be there soon!

I've had diet soda cupcakes and brownies, but tell me about the muffins please!!

mollybeslimmer

happy week 7!!!
some very awesome people here.I am so happy I joined.
Am going to make my weigh in probaly wed.Having my daughters in to visit and it will be hectic!!

My one thing to give up.regular chocolate and switch to dark chocolate.
My one new goal: park further from the door at stores and no more using my cane.

Peace out

AprilVal

Good Afternoon everyone. I hope we all are having a good day.. I thought Id say hi to everyone. Hope your Monday has begun on a good note..

Well, yesterday I took one of my hubbys water pills to see if it made a difference sine it was the end of the tom, and for ****s and giggles i hopped on the scale... im down 2 pounds from yesterday.. haha.. I was shocked.. Kinda exciting.. Only if the number keeps going downs..

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Anyone do anything fun?? "Debating on a sort walk before getting around for work..

nursee67

Hi everyone! I did not put a weigh in last week because I thought I would change the day. Decided to go back to my Mondays. So I will enter my weight for today...198.4 which is a 1.2 pound loss since 9/20. Counted calories but not much exercise. Looking to ramp it up this week. I get into those funks...lose motivation...find excuses. But...my son's girlfriend sent me a facebook note that said..."You look so skinny!" Looking over my progress since the middle of January, I have lost near 36 lbs. That is definitely nothing to sneeze at. I wanted it to be quick at first, but now I am appreciating the slowness because it is less pressure. Yep, I make some bad choices...but some of those choices tasted good.
So, to all...have a wonderful week! Happy exercising and counting. Motivate yourselves as much as you motivate others! :happy:

iluvwdw

I'm talking micechat.com. I've been there since the site was born in 2005 and it has taken off TREMENDOUSLY. I can get your son's reasoning that you can spend more time there if you wait - but I don't think he understands you need for a Disney fix. I'm glad you're feeling well enough that you're back to work. While you're sending off your resumes and such, just remember that each one you send you're that much closer to getting to your happy place.

OH and I saw you post about your Mickey purse...do you like Dooney and Bourke purses? Did you see the Disney/Dooney and Bourke purses?! DISNEYGASM!! http://www.disneystore.com/dooney-bourke/mn/1000812/

Stacy I think you're amazing for loosing 2-3 pounds a week! Just sayin'. :bigsmile:

No, never heard of it. I will check it out. I can't believe my son can wait that long. I, however would go as often as possible. LOL I have seen the D&B purses! They are pretty nice. No, this one was from Avon, and is black with a HUGE big ol mickey on it. And his pants are red sequins!!!!!! :bigsmile: My friends just roll their eyes at me and sigh. :laugh:

Well not sure how much I can work at this point, the jobs are all occasional or very pt but I plan on working my way up to as many hours as I can do.

bjshooter

Wooooo I lost 2lb again this week happy happy.

W1 169
W2 171
W3 169
W4 168
W5 168
W6 166
W7 164


5lb down and my original goal, still in my singnature VVVV was 157lb, I couls do it if I work my *kitten* off.

AprilVal

Wooooo I lost 2lb again this week happy happy.

W1 169
W2 171
W3 169
W4 168
W5 168
W6 166
W7 164


5lb down and my original goal, still in my singnature VVVV was 157lb, I couls do it if I work my *kitten* off.

yay BJ

AprilVal

Week 7, has been a GREAT week..

Last night, I was restless, I didnt make it to bed until after 5am. Blah..
I got up at 12pm today, after 7 hours of sleep. Which I felt rested..

Got around for the day. Got my checkbook balanced..
Went to ruin errands and went to my moms to see her..

I didn't eat before leaving the house, and there wasn't much to choose from at my moms house.
So, instead of doing the norm, I chose NOT to choose fast food. I held out although I was hungry.
I had to make a trip to Walmart.. So I got me a small package of honey roasted peanuts.
Along with the Peanuts I got a bottle of water. It filled me up until I came home to make dinner..
I resisted the fast food.. Normally I would have walked across the street and bought a LARGE Pizza & Bread stix.. Yuck..

Im on a roll this week.. I have been packing my lunch at work to lessen my chance of making bad food choices..
Ive got this.. I have lost 2 pounds since Sundays weigh in.. But Im not going to log anything until Saturday.. I dont wanna Jinx it.
I took water pills for two days to help get rid of whatever Water weight I gained during TOM..

Im soo glad to be out of that rut.. I feel amazing.. Tonight although I made loaded nachos.. I didnt eat much all day because of lack of appetite earlier in the day.. I am happy I had the nachos at home, where the toppings are controlled. Im going to try to have a more controlled "food" environment. I cant allow myself to go back into a rut.. ITs not worth it to me..

Instead of sitting on my butt thru the entire Biggest Loser show, I got up and used my Wii Balance Board, to do a Step Up exercise.. I used my hand weights to change it up a bit. Did it for 15. I broke a sweat. My arms and legs are feeling it but its good.. :flowerforyou:

pink_and_shiny

April you inspired me to get up and get moving. I did the Wii Fit Free Step tonight for 30 minutes, added in weights for the arms. So along with the stepping, got in 150 curls.

pink_and_shiny

I heard this article mentioned on the news this morning and thought it was something y'all should read:

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6935IT20101004

The study took overweight men and women and had them live in a controlled lab environment for two separate two-week periods. They were all fed the same controlled diet, and over the course of each period lost an average of 7 pounds. Here's how the two periods were different - in one they got 5.5 hours of sleep, and in the other they got 8.5 hours. So yeah during both periods the average weight loss was 7 pounds, BUT, during the 8.5 hour test, 55% of the weight lost came from fat. With less sleep, only a quarter of the weight loss was fat.

If you have the time read the full article. Just don't let it interfere with your sleep.

iluvwdw

Ok weigh in date. I had a gain last week :grumble: Think it was from not eating enough or enough of the right foods and no sleeping. My sleeping is way off track again due to fibro. When that happens, I tend to gain. :sad:
Anyways, I am working my way back DOWN again. ::ohwell: I tracked it for the purposes of this forum but normally I wouldn't track till I went back down again. Posting gains does not motivate me even though I track my weight every day.

Well here it is.


My weight as of Aug 31 was 206.8
Sept 26 - 202.
Week 6 - Sept 29 - 201.52
Week 7 - Oct 6 - 202.4

loss - 0 :sad:
goal for my bd 190 - 12.4 to go