Heather's Birthday Challenge
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TTT!
Today is weigh in day. I want everyone to weigh in, even if you had a rough week... I would like this to be more about accountability then competition. I want us all to try and check in more about the basic MFP suggestions. Don't worry about doing everything for the WHOLE CHALLENGE or even the WHOLE week. Just try it for the WHOLE day.
1. Weigh and measure everything you eat.
2. Stick to healthy, filling foods that won't trigger cravings. Think simple, minimally processed
3. Get your water in! 100 oz or more!
4. Stick to your calorie limit
5. Move (I need to do this especially!!)
MOST IMPORTANT RULE...STOP SAYING "I CAN"T!!! I understand life is rough, but I ask you, is eating your way through it and making yourself miserable helping your situation? Is beating yourself up about every little slip up making it better? Nah...I didn't think so. It may seem like the quick and easy way, but in the end, it just makes things worse.
SO, that's it. It's a lot to ask, I know, but it's the recipe for success that we all know works. It's not as simple as that, sure. Things get in the way, LIFE get's in the way, that is why all I ask is for ONE day at a time and for you to come here and talk when you are having a hard time. Let's get through this together. Let it OUT. We can do this.
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I'm facing the music today in honor of no excuses Friday. Despite the colon cleanse, I am up 3 pounds, which I know I can attribute to overeating and underexercising. Today is a new start for me... I need to work like a woman on fire for the next three weeks, and I am!
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I think it's 3 pounds of air they put in so they could see what was in there.
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https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16bRcDN5w_kDcBSHmsn-FGCR62hhYOq-M1cAEygBSP1k/edit#gid=362789097
Oh and here's the link.. Again. :-)
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Very well put Heather, this is a long road and we all know what needs to be done to get to the end. Just like a road, there are going to be pit stops, roads that break off in a different direction but most likely bring you right back to the main route. I will say that I think the biggest difference for me this time around (I have NEVER even come close to losing 80 lbs before) is that I am not beating myself up over one meal, or even one day. Heck... I basically took a "leave of absence" from November on. But I still made better choices than I was making a year and a half ago. I knew I couldn't gain it all back and start again from the beginning. This group (and this challenge) have really added to the resurgence of knowing how much I want this...and knowing that I can do it and I WILL do it!! So hugs to everyone in this forum. We can do this one day at a time, just like Heather said!!
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oh and by the way... :laugh: to the 3 lbs of air! There may be a lot of truth in that statement but omg did it make me laugh! And great job being accountable Karen! You will lose it all again quickly I am sure!!
Diana0 -
Karen, I agree part of that three might very well be air. And Heather, you are so right. I know what I need to do but find it ever so difficult to actually do. I reached 80 days of log in and am very proud of every one of those days because I logged EVERYTHING I ate/drank on those days, even if I ended up in the red. Not like before where I just logged in to keep my run going. Don't forget, my weigh-in day is actually Monday but I will weigh in on Monday regardless.
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Dee, I DID forget! I was getting a little bummed too because so far we are 3/11. :ohwell:
Day 83 for me and I will say I am 97% on par for my logging... I slipped last night. I would probably be 98% if I just logged last night. I think I just said.. well, you have a weigh in, you already know you didn't lose this week and you are going to hit it HARD next week and do this.
Well, that kind of negative self talk is just DUMB!! Because I DID lose this week and I probably would've lost MORE had it not been for those chips, sandwich with oh dear good Budding meat (is that even real meat?) and cheez-its.. (Hope I'm not triggering - because believe me, I am pretty sure that is not even real food, it tasted horrible).
Ok, never too late. SCREW the red. I am going back and logging it. OH and you want to know the most silliest reason why I DIDN'T log it? Because I have a real life friend who just joined. She sent me a text that said I inspired her to want to try to lose weight again after seeing me last weekend. So, not wanting to keep this fabulous place a secret, I told her she should join this place. Then, instant panic set in. "Oh no!, what if she sees my diary and that I binged on chips, cheezits and budding fake meat?"... (Oh and Jen, if you stalk me and see this "Hi"! I loves you! It's not your fault.. Its just me being silly. I am a binger.. There..I think you know that though considering we went through 7 bottles of wine last weekend...
Ok. So point is.... ok, lost my train of thought.. Oh yes.. yes.. We celebrate what we do do well and even if we aren't perfect, we still track it. So here I go... back to track last night. Get ready for some red!! Woo woo!0 -
Good for you Heather on going back and logging all that. And I agree, I don't think Buddig meat is any where near real meat, lol. I've had a day here or there where I didn't log because I knew it was a bad one and the next day corrected myself because I need the accountability. That's what this entire site is for me....accountability. Even if I end up in the red, I'm still facing the truth. And I'm even learning to accept the red and move on without the guilt but still learning from it. I completely understand the point of not wanting your friend to see your imperfection. That's the main reason my diary is not public. It took me forever not to lie to myself and put everything onto my diary that I ate. But I know myself, I wouldn't want everyone to see my imperfections so I would lie on my diary so everyone could see that I'm doing everything right even though I wasn't. Does that make sense? Maybe some day I will get past that but for now it's more important to be truthful to myself.0
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Dee, I may do that too. I don't like logging my food on bad days because my diary is open,b so maybe first step is to log everything privately.
Thank you ladies for the air belief, LOL! I'll probably weigh again on Monday if I can get a good swim in. Because of the pneumonia, I haven't had a good swim in over a week and have been stuck on double prednisone dose, so my legs are HUGE, full of lymph edema and water. I can drop a good five pounds when the swelling goes down!
Today I'm logging everything, and although no real swim, I did get in the water and kick around for an hour.
Heather, I'll hit the spreadsheet soon as I get on the laptop. My phone doesn't like it.
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Congratulations to RatPat for taking the lead for most weight lost last week!! He is also in the lead now for most percentage lost! The race is on now between RatPat & Artelyn.. but it's anyone's game.
In all reality.. we are all winners or in this case.. LOSERS as in as a group.. We have already lost 33.6lbs in 2 weeks!! That is with just 6 of us checking in this week... So that is pretty awesome to me. I will take it!!
Keep checking in! I am thinking of a new challenge for the week. Another somewhat easier but important one.
PS.. this is how I picture Patrick now....
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Great job Rat!! Keep up the good work (even if that means beating me!)
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Great job Pat! I went in and changed my weigh-in this morning Heather (Monday's are my weigh-in day).0
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I know hon! I just had to put something in or else it said you lost like 200lbs!! :laugh:
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Dee, I may do that too. I don't like logging my food on bad days because my diary is open,b so maybe first step is to log everything privately.
Thank you ladies for the air belief, LOL! I'll probably weigh again on Monday if I can get a good swim in. Because of the pneumonia, I haven't had a good swim in over a week and have been stuck on double prednisone dose, so my legs are HUGE, full of lymph edema and water. I can drop a good five pounds when the swelling goes down!
Today I'm logging everything, and although no real swim, I did get in the water and kick around for an hour.
Heather, I'll hit the spreadsheet soon as I get on the laptop. My phone doesn't like it.
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If it worries you then I would switch it back to private. You don't need everyone being able to read your log to be accountable.Take the stress off of judgment, you don't need it.0 -
Great job Rat!! Keep up the good work (even if that means beating me!)
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Diana
Darn tootin Diana!
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Congratulations to RatPat for taking the lead for most weight lost last week!! He is also in the lead now for most percentage lost! The race is on now between RatPat & Artelyn.. but it's anyone's game.
In all reality.. we are all winners or in this case.. LOSERS as in as a group.. We have already lost 33.6lbs in 2 weeks!! That is with just 6 of us checking in this week... So that is pretty awesome to me. I will take it!!
Keep checking in! I am thinking of a new challenge for the week. Another somewhat easier but important one.
PS.. this is how I picture Patrick now....
Thanks everyone, it's a nice pick me up from a somewhat disappointing week.0 -
TTT. I never made it to a PC but yesterday was weekly weigh in. Update when you can i know we all are busy this weekend.0
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Congratulations AGAIN to Patrick!! He lost another 3.6lbs last week!! What I think is the MOST exciting is as small little group of about 6 or 7 now, we have lost almost 50lbs together this month. :drinker:
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Wow! That is a HUGE accomplishment. Even though I haven't been checking in, I think I weighed in at the beginning, so I'll still do a weigh in Friday for posterity. LOL Have knows it probably won't move the right direction, but I'm okay with that for the moment. Trying to get my head back in the game!0
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THE END IS HERE!!!! POST POST POST
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16bRcDN5w_kDcBSHmsn-FGCR62hhYOq-M1cAEygBSP1k/edit#gid=362789097
Thank you all! I know we didn't keep up with the mini challenges, that is my bad. I still need to draw for the water challenge winner. I will do that right after I post this so stay tuned. I was going to record it, but my manicure is in need of work. So just trust me I am being honest and writing down the names and pulling them out. Or just don't make fun of my nails..
I would also like to give a prize to Most weight lost and Most % lost. It's not going to be anything huge or fancy, just a small token so after everyone who participated checks in, winners will be announced.
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Woohoo! Congrats to everyone!
I missed most of this challenge because of medical craziness, but I'm thrilled for everyone who did it and lost!
Watch out gang, I am going to attack the next challenge like a woman possessed.
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congratulations Dee!
Just waiting for my morning constitutional and then I will weigh in.0 -
Wowza! Am i reading this right? Diana! Holy crapballs! 17.6lbs! You blewbus all out of the water! So so proud of you! I think it is safe to officially declare you the offical winner of the most weight lost! Way to go! So so proud of you! I will be PMing you shortly for your address. I cannot wait for next month. ????????????????0
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Thank you Heather! But honestly, I think you and Pat deserve just as much applause because you both beat me in actual percentage of body weight lost. I have a lot more to lose than you two do, so the lbs come off a little differently (I am not going to say easier because oh holy heck, it isn't ever easy!!) I want to thank you and Pat (and everyone else that participated) for motivating me and pushing me through the challenge. It was exactly what I needed to motivate myself after a long cold winter and rainy cold spring. :smooched:
Diana in Maine, where she is lucky to have found such a wonderful group to be part of!!0 -
WhoooHoooo, thanks guys. I never win anything, lol. And congrats to all of you for the tremendous weight loss but especially you Diana. That is so awesome!0
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Congrats Diana!0
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So is Diana the official winner of the Heather's Birthday Challenge? Because I think I promised some vintage bling to the winner
way back when before a leech bit me and I got all infected and moody.
Let me know!
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