Modern Day Pin-up Girls - WEEK 8
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SO it could be an awkward moment or they may not even pay attention ( which is likely to happen).
I have a feeling that they'll pay attention...they may not let you KNOW that they're paying attention, but attention will be paid :glasses:0 -
Uuuuugghhhhh sorry sorry sorry all for being completely MIA, ladies.
Back in the game
I missed everyone (and completely missed the weigh in on Monday)
Sorry again :-(
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Hey pin-ups! I've been rediculously busy this week as well. Working on a project and babysitting for a couple days. But I have been reading the thread.
I have to say that the conversation from yesterday b/w Bru and Rach and everyone was so great and inspiring that I cried! It was just what I needed to hear as well. Thank you girls for having such amazing insight. I'm so glad I'm a part of this group!
Pretty much everyone seems to be doing so well right now--despite medical issues, et al. everyone seems to be pushing through as best they can and putting themselves first. Congrats to all! Way to keep your priorities in line!
When I finally admitted to myself that my number one priority right now is myself--my health--I initially felt a little selfish. But for so long, my priorities have been school work, work work, boyfriend, family. I wasn't even in the equation. Right now, it's all for me. Because I want to feel better about myself. And I think that's an awesome priority to have.
BTW! Wish me luck! I'm going to the NC State Fair tomorrow--with all that delicious fair food: turkey legs, fried oreos, fried onions, chocolate bananas, cotton candy, candy apples, ice cream, apple cider, etc. Luckily, we'll also be doing a LOT of walking...wish I had a pedometer. And hopefully, I can stick to grilled veggies instead of fried everything...okay...maybe I'll have just ONE fried item....0 -
When I finally admitted to myself that my number one priority right now is myself--my health--I initially felt a little selfish. But for so long, my priorities have been school work, work work, boyfriend, family. I wasn't even in the equation. Right now, it's all for me. Because I want to feel better about myself. And I think that's an awesome priority to have.
YES!!!!! me too! this should be the theme of the week
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I'm so frustrated.
I've worked my *kitten* off all week, (So far I've burned over 4,000 calories from working out) and my scale says I've gained 6.6lbs. How?! I've been eating pretty well, mostly soup (lap band doesn't allow me to keep down much more than that) and drinking lots of water. Could it be because I'm suppose to start next week or what?
I just want to cry.0 -
Thanks everybody; I know it's not about a certain weight, but it's frustrating to think that after all this effort, I'll still be in a size 18 trousers. But I am not giving up, and if I'm meant to be in a size 18, I am going to be the most athletic and toned size 18 anybody has ever seen.
Love it!! This is the attitude you gotta have! I know my butt will never fit into a size 2 jeans again, but thats alright with me. After I had a baby, my hips widened & there aint no movin hip bones no matter how much you exercise LoL. My goal is just to have a flat stomach. Flat tummy & nice plumped out booty is alright with me, and my boyfriend haha. Curvy is in anyway, who wants to have a body like a boy?? Not me!
I took a peek at the scale today & was likin what I saw....now i just gotta keep it up through the weekend...which are always bad for me!!
Girl ypu just described my ideal body...I have no intention of being a stick, in fact two of the areas I always ask my bootcamp instructor to target are my abs (make 'em flatter) and my butt (make it bigger lol); don't let fashion magazines fool you ladies, men like fat somewhere (Not EVERYWHERE, but somewhere)
Okay so this is going to be a bit personal (but totally related) I usually drink a boat load of water, like 100 ounces a day and I love when my ahem..."water" (you know what I mean) is clear, but lately I have been slacking on my water intake and MY "water" is now yellow, and I hate it. I absolutely hate it. Oh and I didn't work out today and I was late to work, and I can't get any work done I keep surfing the internet
BUT on the bright side, one of the secretaries today said, "you're looking kinda thin girl!" and my Nan said my butt is getting bigger (yes, i want a big butt...not wide, but round) so if I make it to the 6pm bootcamp class today, it will be alright.
How are ya'll today?0 -
I'm so frustrated.
I've worked my *kitten* off all week, (So far I've burned over 4,000 calories from working out) and my scale says I've gained 6.6lbs. How?! I've been eating pretty well, mostly soup (lap band doesn't allow me to keep down much more than that) and drinking lots of water. Could it be because I'm suppose to start next week or what?
I just want to cry.
Aww don't cry, I bet it's TOM...seriously. I weighed like 252 lbs on TOM and right after I weighed like 244; that damn TOM will have your mind playing tricks on you!0 -
I'm so frustrated.
I've worked my *kitten* off all week, (So far I've burned over 4,000 calories from working out) and my scale says I've gained 6.6lbs. How?! I've been eating pretty well, mostly soup (lap band doesn't allow me to keep down much more than that) and drinking lots of water. Could it be because I'm suppose to start next week or what?
I just want to cry.
How often do you give your body a rest from working out??
My bf and I took a week off from running once due to a busy schedule and my weight went down more than usual!! I watched what I ate and stayed at my goal, but didn't workout. On top of the weight loss, when we started our run again the next week we both had a lot more speed and stamina!
Maybe your body needs a little recovery. Try taking just a couple days off from exercise and just focus on keeping your calories in check. Maybe your body needs rest. :flowerforyou:0 -
I'm so frustrated.
I've worked my *kitten* off all week, (So far I've burned over 4,000 calories from working out) and my scale says I've gained 6.6lbs. How?! I've been eating pretty well, mostly soup (lap band doesn't allow me to keep down much more than that) and drinking lots of water. Could it be because I'm suppose to start next week or what?
I just want to cry.
I agree with previous posts, it could be TOM or that you need a rest. Also, if you're on a mostly-soup diet, it might be sodium. Even if you go for "low sodium" soups, there's probably still more than what you average when you're not eating soup all the time.0 -
I'm so frustrated.
I've worked my *kitten* off all week, (So far I've burned over 4,000 calories from working out) and my scale says I've gained 6.6lbs. How?! I've been eating pretty well, mostly soup (lap band doesn't allow me to keep down much more than that) and drinking lots of water. Could it be because I'm suppose to start next week or what?
I just want to cry.
I agree with previous posts, it could be TOM or that you need a rest. Also, if you're on a mostly-soup diet, it might be sodium. Even if you go for "low sodium" soups, there's probably still more than what you average when you're not eating soup all the time.
Ooooh yea I didn't think about all the sodium in soup. That could be part of it.0 -
jaspersmommy - check out this thread I just came across, I know you have been doing killer workouts with great burns
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/128737-temporary-weight-gain-explained
I know how frustrating it is. I went through a sudden large weight gain in the past couple of weeks and we are still trying to figure out the cause.
Stay positive hun, it's hard but you are doing so well.
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I'm actually really excited about this weigh-in on Monday!! I probably won't be back down to 173, but oh well!
I started realizing that everytime I step on the scale I focus too much on how it compares to last WEEK! Instead I'm starting to focus on the fact that the number doesn't start with a 2 like it used to!! And remember the time when it spent weeks stuck at 198!! Now I step on it and its in the 170's!! THAT in itself is amazing!! Whether it's a little higher than last week or hasn't dropped enough as I feel it should, shouldn't matter as much as the fact that it's not 203.4 anymore!!
It's so easy to forget where I started!!0 -
I would love to join the challenge too.
SW: 260
I last weighed in last night: 252
Mini goal: 2000 -
I would love to join the challenge too.
SW: 260
I last weighed in last night: 252
Mini goal: 200
Welcome!! :flowerforyou:0 -
I just thought you gals should know that since we started this...we've lost 321.3lbs as a group!!!! That's about 46lbs a week!!!
Wow!!!0 -
I have had NO willpower lately, proven by the Chocolate Mousse Cupcake that I'm about to go log. :frown: The problem is that I usually work out so much and then eat so much, that I would feel starved if I ate just the regular calories without all those extra exercise calories, because that's just how much food my body is used to consuming. So I'll go over my calories, no matter how "good" I eat, so I have little incentive to be good. It probably doesn't help that my post-cervical-surgery mood is "I'll eat what I want, when I want it, and I'll enjoy it!" combined with the fact that I'll get my TOM on Sunday--I'M CRAVING FOOD CONSTANTLY!! There's been a couple times in the last few days where I've told myself that I'm not really hungry or don't really need EXTRA food, but I only have so much willpower!! :sad:
That cupcake was SOOOOO good though... :devil:0 -
I only get reduced sodium soup.
I'm going to take the weekend off and see if that helps. Just watch what I eat as usual and see. I know the TOTM is coming so hopefully that has something to do with it too. I could definitely use the rest too. After kick boxing today my ankle and left side were pretttty sore. So I'll just keep my fingers crossed that Monday brings something better. Thanks, loves!0 -
I have had NO willpower lately, proven by the Chocolate Mousse Cupcake that I'm about to go log. :frown: The problem is that I usually work out so much and then eat so much, that I would feel starved if I ate just the regular calories without all those extra exercise calories, because that's just how much food my body is used to consuming. So I'll go over my calories, no matter how "good" I eat, so I have little incentive to be good. It probably doesn't help that my post-cervical-surgery mood is "I'll eat what I want, when I want it, and I'll enjoy it!" combined with the fact that I'll get my TOM on Sunday--I'M CRAVING FOOD CONSTANTLY!! There's been a couple times in the last few days where I've told myself that I'm not really hungry or don't really need EXTRA food, but I only have so much willpower!! :sad:
Giiiiirl, I bake at least twice a week. I force myself to bake stuff I won't eat though. I want to open a bakery. :laugh:
That cupcake was SOOOOO good though... :devil:0 -
I just thought you gals should know that since we started this...we've lost 321.3lbs as a group!!!! That's about 46lbs a week!!!
Wow!!!
WOW!! We lost 2 people! LOL0 -
Okay this may be TMI...
This morning I had a headache....then started getting the runs...and am now feeling a bit nauseous too. Since I've gone from drinking NO water, AT ALL, EVER, to drinking 8+ cups the last 2 days....do you think my body may be detoxing?? Sounds like it's possible. It's not flu-like feelings just like my body is getting rid of some yuck.
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Rach, it's possible, if you're not feeling cold/flu sick. Just curious...are you a caffeine drinker? I know some people who were heavy coffee or soda drinkers and when they cut that stuff out of their daily routine, they got headaches and felt a little off. If that's something you changed...could be your body adapting.0
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I have had NO willpower lately, proven by the Chocolate Mousse Cupcake that I'm about to go log. :frown: The problem is that I usually work out so much and then eat so much, that I would feel starved if I ate just the regular calories without all those extra exercise calories, because that's just how much food my body is used to consuming. So I'll go over my calories, no matter how "good" I eat, so I have little incentive to be good. It probably doesn't help that my post-cervical-surgery mood is "I'll eat what I want, when I want it, and I'll enjoy it!" combined with the fact that I'll get my TOM on Sunday--I'M CRAVING FOOD CONSTANTLY!! There's been a couple times in the last few days where I've told myself that I'm not really hungry or don't really need EXTRA food, but I only have so much willpower!! :sad:
That cupcake was SOOOOO good though... :devil:0 -
Ive upped my workout this week and have been dealing with same situation. Im always hungry. I wake up in the middle of the night hungry and cant sleep. I feel like I could eat all day and all night long. steamed broccoli is my new bff, Its low in calorie and I just use a couple spritz of spray butter, lemon juice, and a little sea salt. I eat a ton of it a day.0
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Probably, Rach. My husband drinks Coke and Starbucks constantly and when he goes off of it, he gets a bit moody and the runs and all that bad stuff.
On another note: My little boy will be one in twenty days.
On yet another note: They are fighting us for his surgery. I'm ready to go into full mommy rage mode. >.<0 -
OMFG!!!!! So i know our weigh-ins are on mondays but i couldnt resist the scale!!! so i weighed myself and Im officially at 244!!! 10lbs lost!!!Im so excited!! I worked really hard this week and im so glad it paid off!! next goal to be out of the 240s!!! 4lbs lost hear I come
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OMFG!!!!! So i know our weigh-ins are on mondays but i couldnt resist the scale!!! so i weighed myself and Im officially at 244!!! 10lbs lost!!!Im so excited!! I worked really hard this week and im so glad it paid off!! next goal to be out of the 240s!!! 4lbs lost hear I come
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WTG! That is awesome0 -
So close to my goal weight!!
Sundays are my weigh in days since it's my "rest day" and my "cheat day"
147.6 and I had a "bad" eating day yesterday - went to a halloween party but I must say I did very good than what I would had done. On the other hand my husband STUFFED his face and than didn't feel so hot lol
For the past two weeks I just did afternoon workouts cause i felt like my body needed a rest but now I'm thinking if I would had done just one week of one workout sessions than I would either be at 145 now or at least closer to it.
This has got me motivated to start back up my two workouts a day along with getting back on track with drinking 10 or more cups of water!
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So mad at myself. Cheated so bad three days this week and only went to gym 3 times instead of 5. Way to self-sabotage.0
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OMFG!!!!! So i know our weigh-ins are on mondays but i couldnt resist the scale!!! so i weighed myself and Im officially at 244!!! 10lbs lost!!!Im so excited!! I worked really hard this week and im so glad it paid off!! next goal to be out of the 240s!!! 4lbs lost hear I come
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That's amazing - congrats!
Can't make my session tomorrow morning in the gym as normal so will have to weigh in on Tuesday. Have had a mad week this week with lots of going out but have tried to rectify it with lots of training. Not sure how friendly the scales are going to be this week but will check in with you on Tuesday. Good luck to you all!0 -
Ladies I just came across this on another post so thought I would share it...
1 pound = a Guinea Pig
1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts
2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs
3 pounds = an average human brain
4 pounds = an ostrich egg
5 pounds = a Chihuahua
6 pounds = a human’s skin
7.5 pounds = an average newborn
8 pounds = a human head
10 pounds= chemical additives an American consumes each year
11 pounds = an average housecat
12 pounds = a Bald Eagle
15 pounds = 10 dozen large eggs
16 pounds = a sperm whale’s brain
20 pounds = an automobile tire
23 pounds = amount of pizza an average American eats in a year
24 pounds = a 3-gallon tub of super premium ice cream
25 pounds = an average 2 year old
30 pounds = amount of cheese an average American eats in a year
33 pounds = a cinder block
36 pounds = a mid-size microwave
40 pounds = a 5-gallon bottle of water or an average human leg
44 pounds = an elephant’s heart
50 pounds = a small bale of hay
55 pounds = a 5000 BTU air conditioner
60 pounds = an elephant’s penis (yep, weights more than his heart!)
66 pounds = fats and oils an average American eats in a year
70 pounds = an Irish Setter
77 pounds = a gold brick
80 pounds = the World’s Largest Ball of Tape
90 pounds = a newborn calf
100 pounds = a 2 month old horse
111 pounds = red meat an average American eats in a year
117 pounds = an average fashion model (and she’s 5’11”)
118 pounds = the complete Encyclopedia Britannica
120 pounds = amount of trash you throw away in a month
130 pounds = a newborn giraffe
138 pounds = potatoes an average American eats in a year
140 pounds = refined sugar an average American eats in a year
144 pounds = an average adult woman (and she’s 5’4”)
150 pounds = the complete Oxford English Dictionary
187 pounds = an average adult man
200 pounds = 2 Bloodhounds
235 pounds = Arnold Schwarzenegger
300 pounds = an average football lineman
400 pounds = a Welsh pony"0
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