Kicking *kitten* In Our Twenties! - November Challenge
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Hey everyone, and welcome to all our newbies!! I love this group so much and am so so excited for the start of a new month. So last month my original goal was to be in the 160's, which I hit (yay!), so mid-month I changed it to being at 165. One day I was at that magic number, though officially I weighed in today at 166.5 for the month. I'm just glad to be past the 168.5 mark which i seemed to be stuck at for the last 2 weeks.:grumble: When I started this whole process back in May, my goal was to be at 160 by the end of the year.. Unless I go totally backwards, I'm pretty sure I'll be past that, which I can't believe! A lot of that success has come from this website and the amazing people on it, and I couldn't be more grateful!
This month I'm going to make extra effort to drink more water, and just keep up with my exercise. Best of luck to everyone! Looking forward to seeing everyone's progress! :flowerforyou:
Kattungen: To lose 5 lbs
kvr413: lose 10 lbs, thanksgiving included, which will put me at 169!
Meggonkgonk: To reach 157 lbs & to run the first 2 weeks of my 10k running program (mileage13-14 and 15-16)
Emmyworthy: To reach 199lbs & to swim 3 times a week.
ksv123: to lose 3 pounds (yes, including Thanksgiving!!), and ramp up my workout routine that I have managed to ignore lately. The workout will include a minimum of 4 days a week of either elliptical or 30 Day Shred.
GuamGrly (Bethany) - To lose 5 pounds and work out at least 2 times per week.
meagalayne- To reach 130lbs, complete weeks 2 and 3 of the push-up challenge at my own pace, and run my 8k (Nov 13) under 50 mins
LostAlyKat (Aly) - To lose 3lbs, follow my prescribed food plan, and workout 6 days a week!
Tjradd73-to lose 9.6lbs, and to continue on with the push-up challenge
allislefttogain: Maintain (120-125 range); no scale until December 1st; 2 days a week with strength/body weight training; run 3-4x a week and run my 10K in 56 minutes or under (be happy with 59:01 or under though!)
rai8759: loose 3 lbs by Thanksgiving, 5 lbs in total/workout 3x a week 60-90 minutes/5K in 30 min or less/be true to food diary even if i miss a day get right back into it the next day!!
tai_88: to lose 5 lbs and continue working out at least 4 times a week.
wardiemelissa-my goal is to lose my last 0.5 pounds (taking me to 125 pounds-my wedding weight from 7 years and 2 kids ago), to maintain my weight, continue with my exercise routine (running 3-4 days and strength on off days) and finish my first 10K under 75 minutes on Thanksgiving Day!!!
spellbinder - Reach 146lbs, exercise 5 days a week, do strength training + crunches + squats 3 days a week, ensure that I don't put on any weight during thanksgiving week!!
SkierElle- reach 180lbs/exercise every day/limit sweets and desserts (apart from Thanksgiving)
ttaylortulsa: 8 lbs for month - C25K training 3 days/wk - 30 Day Shred (or equivalent) 2 days/week - YBB vid 1 day/week
allie7383: to get into the 150's (6.5 lbs away!), workout 6 days a week, and increase my water intake.0 -
Welcome to all the newbies=]
Glad to see we've got a great bunch who are all looking to motivate and be motivated!
So yesterday was the first day of the new month and I am glad to say that I got right back into it and didn't let my little slip up over the weekend bother me=]
Was slightly under my calories but not too much to be anything to worry about=] and I felt sufficiently full and not bloated like I did when I was eating all the fatty foods over the weekend=]
Got university all day today and then I'm planning on my 1st swim of the week tonight! Hopefully I manage a good hour long workout!
Allie- by the sounds of it you will definitely be under 160 by the end of the year so WELL DONE girly=]
Keep updating guys...I love reading how everyone is doing....it keeps me going!!0 -
I would like to join!! My official weigh-in is on Thursday so I will post a goal then! So excited to have other twenty-somethings for support!0
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Wohoo!! :drinker: So good to see you Jill!!I'm in! I'm Jill and I'm new
If anyone needs some running or weigh-loss inspiration, Jill is a great place to look! She is such an all star and an incredibly speedy runner. Love your goals, lady. Can't wait to see you rock that 10k!
-Meag
Meag, you're making me blush. Ladies, I'm really just a beginner crazy runner. I will give you feedback on running/losing/diet if you ask though
I started out yesterday on an interesting foot. I'm not logging any food in my diary for the next 2 weeks (maybe more). I've gotten too obsessed with it, and maintenance is very hard...harder than losing in my opinion. So many calories to eat and it's hard to eat them well. I injured my leg/ankle/I don't even know what over the weekend so yesterday I stretched and iced. I was going to do some yoga but my leg couldn't handle it. Today I'm doing No More Trouble Zones and tomorrow I will try to run again. I have a 10K on Sunday and I'm worried I would be able to run it.
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Today was my first weigh-in for the new month. I weighed in at 191.4, which brings me 5.6 lower than last month. I like the consistency of the weight I'm losing, about 1 pound a week (plus a little bit). It makes me less worried that this won't be weight I keep on off, when the loss is consistent like this and not too many pounds per week. I still have a long way to go to get to where I want to be (41 more pounds to lose) but these past months have left me feeling wonderful. I've lost 27 pounds mostly through controlling my diet. I've added some WiiFit in there (though I didn't meet the goal of doing it almost everyday), but for the most part I'm mostly losing weight by making better choices about what goes in my mouth (literally, some days I would eat Jack in the Box for lunch and Burger King for dinner). Having a more consistent life schedule is definitely helping that, but I don't think I'd ever let it get that bad again.
The reason I wasn't able to keep the WiiFit up might just be myself making excuses, but my homework load literally overwhelms me to tears some days and unfortunately is my priority. There are many days where I can't take the half hour to break a sweat because I really have over 100 pages of Supreme Court text to pour over and understand. I honestly don't know if doing the WiiFit is helping the weight loss because I lost the same amount this month as last month, when I wasn't using it. I will say I do feel great after getting my heart racing though and it leaves me really energized. I'm going to keep trying to find time to use it, but given my schedule the daily routine just isn't practical for that.
SO this month I'm going to not worry about that as a main goal, but instead focus on the 2 week challenges I've been giving myself in regards to dinners. Right now I'm making sure to incorporate a veggie with every dinner. I finished day 1 yesterday. I don't know what the 2nd 2 weeks of the month are going to have in store yet.
Kattungen: To lose 5 lbs
kvr413: lose 10 lbs, thanksgiving included, which will put me at 169!
Meggonkgonk: To reach 157 lbs & to run the first 2 weeks of my 10k running program (mileage13-14 and 15-16)
Emmyworthy: To reach 199lbs & to swim 3 times a week.
ksv123: to lose 3 pounds (yes, including Thanksgiving!!), and ramp up my workout routine that I have managed to ignore lately. The workout will include a minimum of 4 days a week of either elliptical or 30 Day Shred.
GuamGrly (Bethany) - To lose 5 pounds and work out at least 2 times per week.
meagalayne- To reach 130lbs, complete weeks 2 and 3 of the push-up challenge at my own pace, and run my 8k (Nov 13) under 50 mins
LostAlyKat (Aly) - To lose 3lbs, follow my prescribed food plan, and workout 6 days a week!
Tjradd73-to lose 9.6lbs, and to continue on with the push-up challenge
allislefttogain: Maintain (120-125 range); no scale until December 1st; 2 days a week with strength/body weight training; run 3-4x a week and run my 10K in 56 minutes or under (be happy with 59:01 or under though!)
rai8759: loose 3 lbs by Thanksgiving, 5 lbs in total/workout 3x a week 60-90 minutes/5K in 30 min or less/be true to food diary even if i miss a day get right back into it the next day!!
tai_88: to lose 5 lbs and continue working out at least 4 times a week.
wardiemelissa-my goal is to lose my last 0.5 pounds (taking me to 125 pounds-my wedding weight from 7 years and 2 kids ago), to maintain my weight, continue with my exercise routine (running 3-4 days and strength on off days) and finish my first 10K under 75 minutes on Thanksgiving Day!!!
spellbinder - Reach 146lbs, exercise 5 days a week, do strength training + crunches + squats 3 days a week, ensure that I don't put on any weight during thanksgiving week!!
SkierElle- reach 180lbs/exercise every day/limit sweets and desserts (apart from Thanksgiving)
ttaylortulsa: 8 lbs for month - C25K training 3 days/wk - 30 Day Shred (or equivalent) 2 days/week - YBB vid 1 day/week
allie7383: to get into the 150's (6.5 lbs away!), workout 6 days a week, and increase my water intake.
inskydiamonds: eat vegetables with dinner every night / lose about 5 pounds0 -
Hi Jill-
I'm glad you decided to join. I think all of us are a little concerned as to how we will eventually handle maintence. Even with it being a ways off, the thought that weightloss might not be maintainable or that I might not be able to figure it out is def discouraging. At least losing weight I know the formula(s) :-). I really look forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences so I can feel more prepared come May/June (when I plan to start my maintenence mode).
Welcome to the other newbies as well- you've found a great place to get support, encouragement and inspiration! (And the occasional kick in the *kitten*, when needed). We all look forward to hearing from you!
Emmy- have an awesome time at swim tonight!
taylortulsa- Meag recommended nerd fitness to me- it's not as intense as 30 day shred I don't think...but it's free. http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2009/12/09/beginner-body-weight-workout-burn-fat-build-muscle/ I do it opposite my running days 2x a week
Insky- Don't worry too much about the exercise- I don't hit every day either. It's great to incorporate when you can, but healthy food choices are the most important thing. I think I will join you in making sure I get a veggie in at every dinner- Last night 3 oz of Spinach gives me day 1 down as well!
To a Great November!
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Insky- Don't worry too much about the exercise- I don't hit every day either. It's great to incorporate when you can, but healthy food choices are the most important thing. I think I will join you in making sure I get a veggie in at every dinner- Last night 3 oz of Spinach gives me day 1 down as well!
~Meggon (or Gonk if you will)
Awesome! I was looking at my food diary and realized I was really lacking on the veggies. The more people that decide to do it, the better!0 -
This thread has really picked up over-night! Woot :drinker: So many awesome women here!
Welcome to the newbies! It's always great to see fresh faces on the thread!
And welcome back Allie, Emmy, Liz and everyone else!
Allie- You sound like you are making amazing progress! I have no doubt that you'll be making it to the 150s by December at your rate :bigsmile: Way to go! And good luck on working out 6 days a week. I wish I had that kind of commitment. I really struggle to get in more than 30 mins a day most days, especially since I haven't got a gym to utilize. Best of luck!
Jill - Beginner crazy runner or not, you are awesome and you have loads of great advice and experience to share with people just starting out. But yea, you could probably be classified as a Crazy Runner (TM) !! :laugh: I think at this stage, I am well on my way to that designation myself...
Emmy - SO great to see you back and to see that you are fully recharged for the month! I'm glad you didn't let your vacation weekend get you down. We all deserve a treat sometimes and it's almost nice when you come back and think "God, all that eating actually made me feel awful" because it means that you recognize how much better and healthier you feel when you are just working towards fueling your body. It's so much easier to make healthy choices when you know how gross you can feel overeating Glad to see your goals back up and your smiley face around here again! Love your dedication to swimming as well... I am hoping to maybe take it up for cross-training over the winter. We'll see what happens!
Meggon & Taylor - I do nerdfitness twice a week as well! It's not super intense but I certainly work up a sweat. I add loads of crunches and some other dumb bell work to the basic circuit just to make it a full 30 mins work out, and by the end my legs, abs, back and shoulders are definitely feeling worked out! It's great for a beginner that hasn't got much experience circuit training. Problem is, there is no video, so if you need that for motivation it could be trouble. I usually just do mine watching something on the TV or listening to music. Give it a go!
3 mile run yesterday at a decent pace. Ate some candy, which I wasn't overly happy with, but oh well. Today my boyfriend is coming over to have dinner with the family so I think I'll be making a vegetarian curry of sorts. Hopefully we won't be too tempted by all the ice cream in the freezer. Damn the holiday season! They start selling this amazing Candy Cane and Chocolate Fudge Crackle ice cream around this time of year and it's virtually IMPOSSIBLE to resist. So, so good. Have to exercise so much self-control and moderation when it's around... Doesn't help that it's my boyfriend's favourite as well as my own, and that my parents always stock up on it during the months of Nov and Dec! Must. Be. Strong. Maybe I should add that to my goals...:laugh: I guess maintenance won't be hard come December!
Only other news is that on Sunday my boy and I are leaving for our first trip together. We are going to visit some of my old school friends in Ottawa for 4 days... I'm a little nervous. I feel like this is really going to put a wrench in my weight-loss for the month, especially since I am already going to really struggle to lose the last 5lbs I have to go. On top of that, now that the weather is getting quite cold finding the motivation to run outside is going to be much harder. I know these are all excuses, but realistically I'm a little worried about managing weight-loss this month. I'll have to see how my trip goes. I'll weigh-in Sun before I leave and hopefully by the following Monday I'll have had time to work off any gains I may experience while I am away.
I will probably be fairly absent between Sun and Wed but I will try to check in when I can. My boyfriend knows how addicted I am to these forums so I am sure he won't mind giving up a little time to let me make an appearance
Have a great Tuesday, all!
-Meag
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Meag-have a great time on your vaca!!! don't forget to get in your water, and try to make the best food choices you can...but don't stress about things and most of all make sure you enjoy it!! 0
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Hey Thread Buds! Today is the second day of the new month and I am already feeling great. I was not able to stick to my plan completely yesterday but today is going strong, and when my nutritionist actually gives me the food plan I will be able to follow it better. I have my meeting with her in Thursday. I plan to hit the gym tonight and hopefully wake up for the 5:30am strength class at the gym. If not then I will either run or gym it in the evening as well that day. It is only 2 weeks away to my half marathon! Ahh so excited/nervous. I have been training somewhat easy this month since it was supposed to be my recovery period between triathlon training. I plan to do the Half Marathon in a walk run format, 9minutes run, 1 minute walk. I started training this way and have found that I love it. Triathlon training starts sunday, so my 6 days a week workouts will be according to the schedule. My jeans don't feel as tight today and I am feeling good about these positive changes. It is really hard because I do feel like I don't feel amazing all the time even with these adjustments. I know these things take time, and I look forward to not having chronic headaches. I am in it for the long haul! My Weigh in is Friday as usual and I am having high hopes! Have a great day everyone!0
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9:1 intervals sounds like a great plan, Aly! I should try this for my longer runs after my 8k next weekend... I am hoping to increase my distance eventually to a half marathon if I can, so that could definitely be a good way to get started! Thanks! Sounds like you are getting right back on track :happy:
And thanks Tara - It would be impossible for me to have a bad time on vacation! I'm going to try to be as health-conscious as possible while I am away, and stick to my running schedule in the mornings. If I go over on my cals, oh well. It's only 4 days. I can hopefully make up for it when I get back... As long as the ice cream is out of the house by then! hehe
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hi everyone i would like to join in november i plan on dropping down to 165 and breaking my plato 0
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Just bringing this forward and adding Mcanals to the list
Kattungen: To lose 5 lbs
kvr413: lose 10 lbs, thanksgiving included, which will put me at 169!
Meggonkgonk: To reach 157 lbs & to run the first 2 weeks of my 10k running program (mileage13-14 and 15-16)
Emmyworthy: To reach 199lbs & to swim 3 times a week.
ksv123: to lose 3 pounds (yes, including Thanksgiving!!), and ramp up my workout routine that I have managed to ignore lately. The workout will include a minimum of 4 days a week of either elliptical or 30 Day Shred.
GuamGrly (Bethany) - To lose 5 pounds and work out at least 2 times per week.
meagalayne- To reach 130lbs, complete weeks 2 and 3 of the push-up challenge at my own pace, and run my 8k (Nov 13) under 50 mins
LostAlyKat (Aly) - To lose 3lbs, follow my prescribed food plan, and workout 6 days a week!
Tjradd73-to lose 9.6lbs, and to continue on with the push-up challenge
allislefttogain: Maintain (120-125 range); no scale until December 1st; 2 days a week with strength/body weight training; run 3-4x a week and run my 10K in 56 minutes or under (be happy with 59:01 or under though!)
rai8759: loose 3 lbs by Thanksgiving, 5 lbs in total/workout 3x a week 60-90 minutes/5K in 30 min or less/be true to food diary even if i miss a day get right back into it the next day!!
tai_88: to lose 5 lbs and continue working out at least 4 times a week.
wardiemelissa-my goal is to lose my last 0.5 pounds (taking me to 125 pounds-my wedding weight from 7 years and 2 kids ago), to maintain my weight, continue with my exercise routine (running 3-4 days and strength on off days) and finish my first 10K under 75 minutes on Thanksgiving Day!!!
spellbinder - Reach 146lbs, exercise 5 days a week, do strength training + crunches + squats 3 days a week, ensure that I don't put on any weight during thanksgiving week!!
SkierElle- reach 180lbs/exercise every day/limit sweets and desserts (apart from Thanksgiving)
ttaylortulsa: 8 lbs for month - C25K training 3 days/wk - 30 Day Shred (or equivalent) 2 days/week - YBB vid 1 day/week
allie7383: to get into the 150's (6.5 lbs away!), workout 6 days a week, and increase my water intake.
inskydiamonds: eat vegetables with dinner every night / lose about 5 pounds
mcanals123: To drop down to 165 and break my plateau :-)0 -
Gonk - Thanks! I'll try and help you the best I can when you get there. Hopefully I'll have it figured out by then. I'm toying with the idea of getting down a bit lower but I'm not sure. Trying to focus on health/fitness first...weight after.
Meag - I think you're well on your way to being a CRAZY RUNNER (TM) too. I wasn't at all, and then BAM! I was. Madness. All I wanted to do was run some 5ks and an occasional 10K and then I went and signed up for a 1/2 marathon?!?! And seriously considering a full in 2011. WHO AM I? :noway: Have fun on your mini-vacation. Try not to worry about gaining any...really there is NO rush to get to maintenance, trust me
Aly, wow! 1/2 marathon and triathlon! Awesome! I've been thinking about getting in to see a nutritionist, let us know how it goes!
I found a great article in October's Runner's World that I've been using 1x a week for strength training. I can't find it online, but if any of you get it - it's called "Coming Back Strong" and there were some challenging exercises in there.
Icing my leg (in 4 different spots) for the 4th time today - open a filing drawer in my desk and rest my leg on it. Not ideal and my leg goes numb, but it's somewhat elevated, right? My boss didn't even bat an eye...almost time to go home and see if my body can handle a workout :huh:0 -
Saw meggonkgonk post about how awesome this thread is so I figured I would check it out. Seems like a GREAT group. Just joined MFP a few weeks ago. Glad I found this!!!!! Hope I copied this right...
Kattungen: To lose 5 lbs
kvr413: lose 10 lbs, thanksgiving included, which will put me at 169!
Meggonkgonk: To reach 157 lbs & to run the first 2 weeks of my 10k running program (mileage13-14 and 15-16)
Emmyworthy: To reach 199lbs & to swim 3 times a week.
ksv123: to lose 3 pounds (yes, including Thanksgiving!!), and ramp up my workout routine that I have managed to ignore lately. The workout will include a minimum of 4 days a week of either elliptical or 30 Day Shred.
GuamGrly (Bethany) - To lose 5 pounds and work out at least 2 times per week.
meagalayne- To reach 130lbs, complete weeks 2 and 3 of the push-up challenge at my own pace, and run my 8k (Nov 13) under 50 mins
LostAlyKat (Aly) - To lose 3lbs, follow my prescribed food plan, and workout 6 days a week!
Tjradd73-to lose 9.6lbs, and to continue on with the push-up challenge
allislefttogain: Maintain (120-125 range); no scale until December 1st; 2 days a week with strength/body weight training; run 3-4x a week and run my 10K in 56 minutes or under (be happy with 59:01 or under though!)
rai8759: loose 3 lbs by Thanksgiving, 5 lbs in total/workout 3x a week 60-90 minutes/5K in 30 min or less/be true to food diary even if i miss a day get right back into it the next day!!
tai_88: to lose 5 lbs and continue working out at least 4 times a week.
wardiemelissa-my goal is to lose my last 0.5 pounds (taking me to 125 pounds-my wedding weight from 7 years and 2 kids ago), to maintain my weight, continue with my exercise routine (running 3-4 days and strength on off days) and finish my first 10K under 75 minutes on Thanksgiving Day!!!
spellbinder - Reach 146lbs, exercise 5 days a week, do strength training + crunches + squats 3 days a week, ensure that I don't put on any weight during thanksgiving week!!
SkierElle- reach 180lbs/exercise every day/limit sweets and desserts (apart from Thanksgiving)
ttaylortulsa: 8 lbs for month - C25K training 3 days/wk - 30 Day Shred (or equivalent) 2 days/week - YBB vid 1 day/week
allie7383: to get into the 150's (6.5 lbs away!), workout 6 days a week, and increase my water intake.
inskydiamonds: eat vegetables with dinner every night / lose about 5 pounds
mcanals123: To drop down to 165 and break my plateau :-)
finncmh: Lose 1 pound a week- bringing me to 198 by end of the month. Full body lifting routine two days a week. Get to spinning class at least two times a week.0 -
allislefttogain- Have you tried alternating ice and heat? It seemed to help a lot when I was dealing with knee pain. I also twisted my foot right before a race, I bought one of those soft cloth ankle braces and I was still able to run pretty good. I would suggest trying one of those as well.
Thanks for all the support everyone, I am not counting right now because my nutritionist has advised against it, and since I am eating mainly veggies it doesn't feel like a problem. Lets all hope for the best!0 -
My friend from work told me about this site and I was obsessed for 2 weeks and then I became so busy and lost track and so for the month of November and on I want to remain focused! and try to be under my calorie goal daily. Its hard for me to work out because I work very early in the morning (5am) until about 10ish and then all I want to do is come home and eat, sleep and then repeat. I am always fluctuating between 160 and 165 and I want to lose 20 lbs, I have to, I'm in my early 20s. I think it's realistic. I workout when I can and was always an athlete in high school and college any suggestions to help me out?!0
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Hi jdeganis:
Welcome to our group! We are always glad to have some new peeps- and a lot of us are in your start/goal range. I am at 162 right now and aiming for the low to mid 130's.
I would say the best way to start here is with a couple of attainable goals for November-
Just copy the list below, and add yourself and your goal for November at the bottom. We encourage multiple goals and esp that you include something not dependant on the scale. ie- My goals include reaching a certain level with my running. Choose which ever day of the week as your weigh in/check in day and give us an update!
Good luck!
Kattungen: To lose 5 lbs
kvr413: lose 10 lbs, thanksgiving included, which will put me at 169!
Meggonkgonk: To reach 157 lbs & to run the first 2 weeks of my 10k running program (mileage13-14 and 15-16)
Emmyworthy: To reach 199lbs & to swim 3 times a week.
ksv123: to lose 3 pounds (yes, including Thanksgiving!!), and ramp up my workout routine that I have managed to ignore lately. The workout will include a minimum of 4 days a week of either elliptical or 30 Day Shred.
GuamGrly (Bethany) - To lose 5 pounds and work out at least 2 times per week.
meagalayne- To reach 130lbs, complete weeks 2 and 3 of the push-up challenge at my own pace, and run my 8k (Nov 13) under 50 mins
LostAlyKat (Aly) - To lose 3lbs, follow my prescribed food plan, and workout 6 days a week!
Tjradd73-to lose 9.6lbs, and to continue on with the push-up challenge
allislefttogain: Maintain (120-125 range); no scale until December 1st; 2 days a week with strength/body weight training; run 3-4x a week and run my 10K in 56 minutes or under (be happy with 59:01 or under though!)
rai8759: loose 3 lbs by Thanksgiving, 5 lbs in total/workout 3x a week 60-90 minutes/5K in 30 min or less/be true to food diary even if i miss a day get right back into it the next day!!
tai_88: to lose 5 lbs and continue working out at least 4 times a week.
wardiemelissa-my goal is to lose my last 0.5 pounds (taking me to 125 pounds-my wedding weight from 7 years and 2 kids ago), to maintain my weight, continue with my exercise routine (running 3-4 days and strength on off days) and finish my first 10K under 75 minutes on Thanksgiving Day!!!
spellbinder - Reach 146lbs, exercise 5 days a week, do strength training + crunches + squats 3 days a week, ensure that I don't put on any weight during thanksgiving week!!
SkierElle- reach 180lbs/exercise every day/limit sweets and desserts (apart from Thanksgiving)
ttaylortulsa: 8 lbs for month - C25K training 3 days/wk - 30 Day Shred (or equivalent) 2 days/week - YBB vid 1 day/week
allie7383: to get into the 150's (6.5 lbs away!), workout 6 days a week, and increase my water intake.
inskydiamonds: eat vegetables with dinner every night / lose about 5 pounds
mcanals123: To drop down to 165 and break my plateau :-)
finncmh: Lose 1 pound a week- bringing me to 198 by end of the month. Full body lifting routine two days a week. Get to spinning class at least two times a week.0 -
Ugh...my month has already gotten off to a rough start....more emotionally than anything but my emotions tend to lead me to eat. I am trying my hardest not to resort to my old ways because it will just make me feel horrible and will be throwing my hard work away.0
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so i didn't make my goal for october and kind of fell off the wagon this weekend. i only lost 3.8lbs last month and while a loss is a loss, i struggled most of the month with a plateau. i think that really hindered my motivation to continue and while i really picked up with working out and eating extra good for the last two weeks of october, i still didn't see a loss and in turn, sulked about it over drinks and bad food decisions this weekend. i'm really upset with myself but i'm trying not to focus on it. while a 3.8lb loss is still a loss, it wasn't as much as the past few months so i guess it was hard to grasp after working hard all month and it got to me. BUT! i am sooooo excited it is a new month. i am determined to move past a bad month and have a GREAT month! my birthday is december 4th so reaching a 25lb loss by then for my 25th birthday would be great! i also am going to set a goal of working out 5x a week and make sure i eat more protein and fiber, as it seemed i was always under in those areas last month.
good luck everyone!
Kattungen: To lose 5 lbs
kvr413: lose 10 lbs, thanksgiving included, which will put me at 169!
Meggonkgonk: To reach 157 lbs & to run the first 2 weeks of my 10k running program (mileage13-14 and 15-16)
Emmyworthy: To reach 199lbs & to swim 3 times a week.
ksv123: to lose 3 pounds (yes, including Thanksgiving!!), and ramp up my workout routine that I have managed to ignore lately. The workout will include a minimum of 4 days a week of either elliptical or 30 Day Shred.
GuamGrly (Bethany) - To lose 5 pounds and work out at least 2 times per week.
meagalayne- To reach 130lbs, complete weeks 2 and 3 of the push-up challenge at my own pace, and run my 8k (Nov 13) under 50 mins
LostAlyKat (Aly) - To lose 3lbs, follow my prescribed food plan, and workout 6 days a week!
Tjradd73-to lose 9.6lbs, and to continue on with the push-up challenge
allislefttogain: Maintain (120-125 range); no scale until December 1st; 2 days a week with strength/body weight training; run 3-4x a week and run my 10K in 56 minutes or under (be happy with 59:01 or under though!)
rai8759: loose 3 lbs by Thanksgiving, 5 lbs in total/workout 3x a week 60-90 minutes/5K in 30 min or less/be true to food diary even if i miss a day get right back into it the next day!!
tai_88: to lose 5 lbs and continue working out at least 4 times a week.
wardiemelissa-my goal is to lose my last 0.5 pounds (taking me to 125 pounds-my wedding weight from 7 years and 2 kids ago), to maintain my weight, continue with my exercise routine (running 3-4 days and strength on off days) and finish my first 10K under 75 minutes on Thanksgiving Day!!!
spellbinder - Reach 146lbs, exercise 5 days a week, do strength training + crunches + squats 3 days a week, ensure that I don't put on any weight during thanksgiving week!!
SkierElle- reach 180lbs/exercise every day/limit sweets and desserts (apart from Thanksgiving)
ttaylortulsa: 8 lbs for month - C25K training 3 days/wk - 30 Day Shred (or equivalent) 2 days/week - YBB vid 1 day/week
allie7383: to get into the 150's (6.5 lbs away!), workout 6 days a week, and increase my water intake.
inskydiamonds: eat vegetables with dinner every night / lose about 5 pounds
mcanals123: To drop down to 165 and break my plateau :-)
finncmh: Lose 1 pound a week- bringing me to 198 by end of the month. Full body lifting routine two days a week. Get to spinning class at least two times a week.
miss_amy: lose a total of 25lbs, work out 5x a week & eat more fiber & protein. -5.6lbs to go!0 -
Meag- Have an awesome trip with the boy=] I know you'll do so much better at staying in control than I did!!! And even if you do have a few bad days everyone deserves a treat now and then, just like you said=] So don't beat yourself up if you have a few too many calories....how often do you see old friends?? You don't want to be obsessing over calories and exercise when you should just be catching up with them=]
Guamgirly- You are so right that emotions rule the way we eat....but just think how much worse you'll feel if you eat because your feeling sad. It's just a vicious circle that you can get out of by venting your emotions on here instead of reaching into the biscuit tin!!! We're all here to listen to your problems so that you don't have to eat them way!
Amy- Don't worry about falling off the wagon!!! You sound like you are totally ready to work past them and make sure you are rocking a new body for your birthday=] 5 times a week workouts sounds insaaaane girly....you are a machine!!
Well I said I was gonna go swimming tonight but I didn't manage to make it to the pool! I had a long day at University and then had to meet with the editor of the student newspaper which I write for and that just went on for ages....So I went straight home and had a healthy dinner (Quorn fillet, asparagus and carrots!YUUUUUMMY) instead! I'm planning on going tomorrow night now instead....after I finish work.
Keep kicking *kitten* everyone=]
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Thanks for the support Emmy!!
I need to let go of things out of my control and just deal with what I can handle. Luckily, all of the snacks at my desk are all a little healthier and I am also not interested in eating right now. Tuesdays are usually my nights to work out but I still need to vote today and I didn't bring my stuff so I am thinking about going for a run later on tonight...and I am NOT a runner. But I think that would be a great way to get my frustrations out and also burn some calories. I hope that it all works out.0 -
Ugh...my month has already gotten off to a rough start....more emotionally than anything but my emotions tend to lead me to eat. I am trying my hardest not to resort to my old ways because it will just make me feel horrible and will be throwing my hard work away.
GuamGrly-sounds like you need to find a new "habit" to resort to when you are stressed or upset!! Maybe you could try a new workout class, cross stich, or even simple things like chewing gum or a stress ball? whatever you decide...just hang in there, things always get better and eating is never the reason that they do stay strong! 0 -
I hope it's okay that a newcomer joins! My name is Allison and I'm just past 1/4 of the way to my final goal! I just need some extra accountability and some focused goals for this month in order to get through the holiday in one (hopefully smaller) piece!
Kattungen: To lose 5 lbs
kvr413: lose 10 lbs, thanksgiving included, which will put me at 169!
Meggonkgonk: To reach 157 lbs & to run the first 2 weeks of my 10k running program (mileage13-14 and 15-16)
Emmyworthy: To reach 199lbs & to swim 3 times a week.
ksv123: to lose 3 pounds (yes, including Thanksgiving!!), and ramp up my workout routine that I have managed to ignore lately. The workout will include a minimum of 4 days a week of either elliptical or 30 Day Shred.
GuamGrly (Bethany) - To lose 5 pounds and work out at least 2 times per week.
meagalayne- To reach 130lbs, complete weeks 2 and 3 of the push-up challenge at my own pace, and run my 8k (Nov 13) under 50 mins
LostAlyKat (Aly) - To lose 3lbs, follow my prescribed food plan, and workout 6 days a week!
Tjradd73-to lose 9.6lbs, and to continue on with the push-up challenge
allislefttogain: Maintain (120-125 range); no scale until December 1st; 2 days a week with strength/body weight training; run 3-4x a week and run my 10K in 56 minutes or under (be happy with 59:01 or under though!)
rai8759: loose 3 lbs by Thanksgiving, 5 lbs in total/workout 3x a week 60-90 minutes/5K in 30 min or less/be true to food diary even if i miss a day get right back into it the next day!!
tai_88: to lose 5 lbs and continue working out at least 4 times a week.
wardiemelissa-my goal is to lose my last 0.5 pounds (taking me to 125 pounds-my wedding weight from 7 years and 2 kids ago), to maintain my weight, continue with my exercise routine (running 3-4 days and strength on off days) and finish my first 10K under 75 minutes on Thanksgiving Day!!!
spellbinder - Reach 146lbs, exercise 5 days a week, do strength training + crunches + squats 3 days a week, ensure that I don't put on any weight during thanksgiving week!!
SkierElle- reach 180lbs/exercise every day/limit sweets and desserts (apart from Thanksgiving)
ttaylortulsa: 8 lbs for month - C25K training 3 days/wk - 30 Day Shred (or equivalent) 2 days/week - YBB vid 1 day/week
allie7383: to get into the 150's (6.5 lbs away!), workout 6 days a week, and increase my water intake.
inskydiamonds: eat vegetables with dinner every night / lose about 5 pounds
mcanals123: To drop down to 165 and break my plateau :-)
finncmh: Lose 1 pound a week- bringing me to 198 by end of the month. Full body lifting routine two days a week. Get to spinning class at least two times a week.
miss_amy: lose a total of 25lbs, work out 5x a week & eat more fiber & protein. -5.6lbs to go!
purpleprose: lose 5 pounds from 10/29 weight, run the whole 5K on Thanksgiving (no walking), and to eat organic, whole foods at least 60% of the time.0 -
Hello from another newbie. I have to do sensible things like buying bathroom scales but I think my main goal this month is to try to go the gym at least once a week (it doesn't sound like much but this is a new thing and new places are horribly intimidating, so until I'm more used to the atmosphere I think I'll start slowly with it). I also need to focus on eating more protein and less carbs and to eat at least one good source of protein in 2/3 meals - if anyone knows any good vegetarian recipes for this then please pass them on. :P
Kattungen: To lose 5 lbs
kvr413: lose 10 lbs, thanksgiving included, which will put me at 169!
Meggonkgonk: To reach 157 lbs & to run the first 2 weeks of my 10k running program (mileage13-14 and 15-16)
Emmyworthy: To reach 199lbs & to swim 3 times a week.
ksv123: to lose 3 pounds (yes, including Thanksgiving!!), and ramp up my workout routine that I have managed to ignore lately. The workout will include a minimum of 4 days a week of either elliptical or 30 Day Shred.
GuamGrly (Bethany) - To lose 5 pounds and work out at least 2 times per week.
meagalayne- To reach 130lbs, complete weeks 2 and 3 of the push-up challenge at my own pace, and run my 8k (Nov 13) under 50 mins
LostAlyKat (Aly) - To lose 3lbs, follow my prescribed food plan, and workout 6 days a week!
Tjradd73-to lose 9.6lbs, and to continue on with the push-up challenge
allislefttogain: Maintain (120-125 range); no scale until December 1st; 2 days a week with strength/body weight training; run 3-4x a week and run my 10K in 56 minutes or under (be happy with 59:01 or under though!)
rai8759: loose 3 lbs by Thanksgiving, 5 lbs in total/workout 3x a week 60-90 minutes/5K in 30 min or less/be true to food diary even if i miss a day get right back into it the next day!!
tai_88: to lose 5 lbs and continue working out at least 4 times a week.
wardiemelissa-my goal is to lose my last 0.5 pounds (taking me to 125 pounds-my wedding weight from 7 years and 2 kids ago), to maintain my weight, continue with my exercise routine (running 3-4 days and strength on off days) and finish my first 10K under 75 minutes on Thanksgiving Day!!!
spellbinder - Reach 146lbs, exercise 5 days a week, do strength training + crunches + squats 3 days a week, ensure that I don't put on any weight during thanksgiving week!!
SkierElle- reach 180lbs/exercise every day/limit sweets and desserts (apart from Thanksgiving)
ttaylortulsa: 8 lbs for month - C25K training 3 days/wk - 30 Day Shred (or equivalent) 2 days/week - YBB vid 1 day/week
allie7383: to get into the 150's (6.5 lbs away!), workout 6 days a week, and increase my water intake.
inskydiamonds: eat vegetables with dinner every night / lose about 5 pounds
mcanals123: To drop down to 165 and break my plateau :-)
finncmh: Lose 1 pound a week- bringing me to 198 by end of the month. Full body lifting routine two days a week. Get to spinning class at least two times a week.
miss_amy: lose a total of 25lbs, work out 5x a week & eat more fiber & protein. -5.6lbs to go!
purpleprose: lose 5 pounds from 10/29 weight, run the whole 5K on Thanksgiving (no walking), and to eat organic, whole foods at least 60% of the time
oreganoqueen: brave the gym at least once a week & eat more protein0 -
Hello from another newbie. I have to do sensible things like buying bathroom scales but I think my main goal this month is to try to go the gym at least once a week (it doesn't sound like much but this is a new thing and new places are horribly intimidating, so until I'm more used to the atmosphere I think I'll start slowly with it). I also need to focus on eating more protein and less carbs and to eat at least one good source of protein in 2/3 meals
oregano- that's great that you are deciding to go to the gym... it doesn't matter how much you go- some people go everyday and don't get anything out of it! I am in complete understanding about the carbs... i wish there was a potato/bread/pasta diet... i have no found one. When I started to change my eating habits I really tried to make a conscious effort to think about what I was gaining rather than what I was giving up. Apparently I love asparagus
... who knew?!?!?
Well I've decided that I'm not going to do another weigh in for 2 weeks. My negative loss last week was most disheartening and I figure I'm feeling good about myself so I don't want to be the one to bring myself down. Week three of my new job and I am proud to have broken my Starbucks addiction and controlled my emotional eating...
Good job everyone... two days down.... 0 -
I was in the October challenge I believe but only lost 3lbs that month. I am in again for this one! Good luck to everyone. We can dooo this!
Kattungen: To lose 5 lbs
kvr413: lose 10 lbs, thanksgiving included, which will put me at 169!
Meggonkgonk: To reach 157 lbs & to run the first 2 weeks of my 10k running program (mileage13-14 and 15-16)
Emmyworthy: To reach 199lbs & to swim 3 times a week.
ksv123: to lose 3 pounds (yes, including Thanksgiving!!), and ramp up my workout routine that I have managed to ignore lately. The workout will include a minimum of 4 days a week of either elliptical or 30 Day Shred.
GuamGrly (Bethany) - To lose 5 pounds and work out at least 2 times per week.
meagalayne- To reach 130lbs, complete weeks 2 and 3 of the push-up challenge at my own pace, and run my 8k (Nov 13) under 50 mins
LostAlyKat (Aly) - To lose 3lbs, follow my prescribed food plan, and workout 6 days a week!
Tjradd73-to lose 9.6lbs, and to continue on with the push-up challenge
allislefttogain: Maintain (120-125 range); no scale until December 1st; 2 days a week with strength/body weight training; run 3-4x a week and run my 10K in 56 minutes or under (be happy with 59:01 or under though!)
rai8759: loose 3 lbs by Thanksgiving, 5 lbs in total/workout 3x a week 60-90 minutes/5K in 30 min or less/be true to food diary even if i miss a day get right back into it the next day!!
tai_88: to lose 5 lbs and continue working out at least 4 times a week.
wardiemelissa-my goal is to lose my last 0.5 pounds (taking me to 125 pounds-my wedding weight from 7 years and 2 kids ago), to maintain my weight, continue with my exercise routine (running 3-4 days and strength on off days) and finish my first 10K under 75 minutes on Thanksgiving Day!!!
spellbinder - Reach 146lbs, exercise 5 days a week, do strength training + crunches + squats 3 days a week, ensure that I don't put on any weight during thanksgiving week!!
SkierElle- reach 180lbs/exercise every day/limit sweets and desserts (apart from Thanksgiving)
ttaylortulsa: 8 lbs for month - C25K training 3 days/wk - 30 Day Shred (or equivalent) 2 days/week - YBB vid 1 day/week
allie7383: to get into the 150's (6.5 lbs away!), workout 6 days a week, and increase my water intake.
inskydiamonds: eat vegetables with dinner every night / lose about 5 pounds
mcanals123: To drop down to 165 and break my plateau :-)
finncmh: Lose 1 pound a week- bringing me to 198 by end of the month. Full body lifting routine two days a week. Get to spinning class at least two times a week.
miss_amy: lose a total of 25lbs, work out 5x a week & eat more fiber & protein. -5.6lbs to go!
purpleprose: lose 5 pounds from 10/29 weight, run the whole 5K on Thanksgiving (no walking), and to eat organic, whole foods at least 60% of the time
oreganoqueen: brave the gym at least once a week & eat more protein
coatadaycarrie: finally get down to 145, and to work out at least 5x a week for at least half an hour each time.0 -
Greetings newbies!! We welcome you with open arms and open ears!!
Carrie - congratulations on the nuptials!!
Everyone has established great goals for this month and I have no doubt that we will all get there.
Happy Losing!!:bigsmile:0 -
Well I lost my 10 pds! Yay! I weigh 190. I would like to lose 8 pounds for Nov. My birthday (30th!) is this month and Thanksgiving so we will see. I am excited for a new month!
Kattungen: To lose 5 lbs
kvr413: lose 10 lbs, thanksgiving included, which will put me at 169!
Meggonkgonk: To reach 157 lbs & to run the first 2 weeks of my 10k running program (mileage13-14 and 15-16)
Emmyworthy: To reach 199lbs & to swim 3 times a week.
ksv123: to lose 3 pounds (yes, including Thanksgiving!!), and ramp up my workout routine that I have managed to ignore lately. The workout will include a minimum of 4 days a week of either elliptical or 30 Day Shred.
GuamGrly (Bethany) - To lose 5 pounds and work out at least 2 times per week.
meagalayne- To reach 130lbs, complete weeks 2 and 3 of the push-up challenge at my own pace, and run my 8k (Nov 13) under 50 mins
LostAlyKat (Aly) - To lose 3lbs, follow my prescribed food plan, and workout 6 days a week!
Tjradd73-to lose 9.6lbs, and to continue on with the push-up challenge
allislefttogain: Maintain (120-125 range); no scale until December 1st; 2 days a week with strength/body weight training; run 3-4x a week and run my 10K in 56 minutes or under (be happy with 59:01 or under though!)
rai8759: loose 3 lbs by Thanksgiving, 5 lbs in total/workout 3x a week 60-90 minutes/5K in 30 min or less/be true to food diary even if i miss a day get right back into it the next day!!
tai_88: to lose 5 lbs and continue working out at least 4 times a week.
wardiemelissa-my goal is to lose my last 0.5 pounds (taking me to 125 pounds-my wedding weight from 7 years and 2 kids ago), to maintain my weight, continue with my exercise routine (running 3-4 days and strength on off days) and finish my first 10K under 75 minutes on Thanksgiving Day!!!
spellbinder - Reach 146lbs, exercise 5 days a week, do strength training + crunches + squats 3 days a week, ensure that I don't put on any weight during thanksgiving week!!
SkierElle- reach 180lbs/exercise every day/limit sweets and desserts (apart from Thanksgiving)
ttaylortulsa: 8 lbs for month - C25K training 3 days/wk - 30 Day Shred (or equivalent) 2 days/week - YBB vid 1 day/week
allie7383: to get into the 150's (6.5 lbs away!), workout 6 days a week, and increase my water intake.
inskydiamonds: eat vegetables with dinner every night / lose about 5 pounds
mcanals123: To drop down to 165 and break my plateau :-)
finncmh: Lose 1 pound a week- bringing me to 198 by end of the month. Full body lifting routine two days a week. Get to spinning class at least two times a week.
miss_amy: lose a total of 25lbs, work out 5x a week & eat more fiber & protein. -5.6lbs to go!
purpleprose: lose 5 pounds from 10/29 weight, run the whole 5K on Thanksgiving (no walking), and to eat organic, whole foods at least 60% of the time.
lauratx22-lose 8 pds! starting weight 1900 -
Wow! A few hours away from the threads and I have so much to catch up on!
Welcome to all the newbies and all those returning from the Oct challenge as well. So good to see you, and your goals!
Here's an update with everyone (I hope)
Kattungen: To lose 5 lbs
kvr413: lose 10 lbs, thanksgiving included, which will put me at 169!
Meggonkgonk: To reach 157 lbs & to run the first 2 weeks of my 10k running program (mileage13-14 and 15-16)
Emmyworthy: To reach 199lbs & to swim 3 times a week.
ksv123: to lose 3 pounds (yes, including Thanksgiving!!), and ramp up my workout routine that I have managed to ignore lately. The workout will include a minimum of 4 days a week of either elliptical or 30 Day Shred.
GuamGrly (Bethany) - To lose 5 pounds and work out at least 2 times per week.
meagalayne- To reach 130lbs, complete weeks 2 and 3 of the push-up challenge at my own pace, and run my 8k (Nov 13) under 50 mins
LostAlyKat (Aly) - To lose 3lbs, follow my prescribed food plan, and workout 6 days a week!
Tjradd73-to lose 9.6lbs, and to continue on with the push-up challenge
allislefttogain: Maintain (120-125 range); no scale until December 1st; 2 days a week with strength/body weight training; run 3-4x a week and run my 10K in 56 minutes or under (be happy with 59:01 or under though!)
rai8759: loose 3 lbs by Thanksgiving, 5 lbs in total/workout 3x a week 60-90 minutes/5K in 30 min or less/be true to food diary even if i miss a day get right back into it the next day!!
tai_88: to lose 5 lbs and continue working out at least 4 times a week.
wardiemelissa-my goal is to lose my last 0.5 pounds (taking me to 125 pounds-my wedding weight from 7 years and 2 kids ago), to maintain my weight, continue with my exercise routine (running 3-4 days and strength on off days) and finish my first 10K under 75 minutes on Thanksgiving Day!!!
spellbinder - Reach 146lbs, exercise 5 days a week, do strength training + crunches + squats 3 days a week, ensure that I don't put on any weight during thanksgiving week!!
SkierElle- reach 180lbs/exercise every day/limit sweets and desserts (apart from Thanksgiving)
ttaylortulsa: 8 lbs for month - C25K training 3 days/wk - 30 Day Shred (or equivalent) 2 days/week - YBB vid 1 day/week
allie7383: to get into the 150's (6.5 lbs away!), workout 6 days a week, and increase my water intake.
inskydiamonds: eat vegetables with dinner every night / lose about 5 pounds
mcanals123: To drop down to 165 and break my plateau :-)
finncmh: Lose 1 pound a week- bringing me to 198 by end of the month. Full body lifting routine two days a week. Get to spinning class at least two times a week.
miss_amy: lose a total of 25lbs, work out 5x a week & eat more fiber & protein. -5.6lbs to go!
purpleprose: lose 5 pounds from 10/29 weight, run the whole 5K on Thanksgiving (no walking), and to eat organic, whole foods at least 60% of the time
oreganoqueen: brave the gym at least once a week & eat more protein
coatadaycarrie: finally get down to 145, and to work out at least 5x a week for at least half an hour each time.
lauratx22-lose 8 pds! starting weight 190
Oregano- Protein on a veg diet is really a struggle - I tried to eat mostly veg until recently, and since I am trying to gain lean muscle and eat way more protein, it's just impossible. I am opting for protein powder (which I should be getting Thurs, have been waiting for 2 weeks now...) and loads of tofu, legumes, and dairy. It's not ideal and can often be quite high in sodium and fat, but it's the best you can do, really. Instead of limiting your carbs, just make sure you are getting the BEST carbs possible. Always try to get whole grains in, and try complex and more complete grains like quinoa, whole wheat couscous and oatmeal. These are much easier for your body to digest and use as fuel, and quinoa especially is full of awesome amino acids and protein. Just experiment with what you can and try to make the best of it.
Good luck to all the newbs and returning Team Oct, alike!
-Meag 0
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