The 12 Pounds of Christmas! - End of Week Three

HidyleDidyle

Hello ladies! How are you doing? For those of you from the U.S., you're gearing up for a big holiday this week, filled with yummy treats and lots of temptation. I don't have an excuse like a holiday to eat a little extra, but I still manage to do it anyway!

I'm down to 181 - yay! I think my goal of drinking the 8 glasses of water is working. Plus I've also stopped drinking coffee which gets rid of 1 tablespoon of cream for each cup (I have tried drinking it black, I just can't do it). I've been taking a mini break from Jillian Michaels, my knee and left shin has been hurting, but I've been using the elliptical. I have an especially inspiring MFP who can stay on that blasted machine for 50 minutes. I'm no where near that yet, but I'll get there eventually!

I hope that you are all doing well, and feeling healthy, and staying motivated. Hang in there my friends - remember, we can do this!

anghahnmowry

the ellipitcal is amazing!!! I usually do 30 minutes on it on the weight loss button. But then someone showed me the spint 8 button and wow...I think I like it better cuz I sweat more!! it has become one of the machines that I love to hate!!

Sporty98

Hello Heidi & Everyone!

Had a great week dietwise! I bumped up the exercise a bit, and burned 4191 calories with Jillian Michaels this week! (My goal was 3500.) I also dropped 2.8 lbs. this week! So after 3 weeks, I've lost 3.8 pounds total! That's pretty exciting.....I wish it were more, but that's what I've got.

I have toned up a lot in the past 3 weeks.....shredding 1/2 inch from my waist; 1 inch from my hips; and, 3/4 inch from my thigh!
Phew! No wonder I'm tired today!!!

So, along with adding the 30 Day Shred program to my daily routine, and drinking massive amounts of water, I've given up Diet Pepsi and alcohol! Well, I had one drink last night (and was up in my weight today)....but haven't had any all week. So, I will say given up Diet Pepsi, and significantly cut down on my alcohol consumption! I think the small changes add up to big changes!

Sugar_Apple

I had a good week....it was TOM and with taking persons advice of drinking plenty water I was able to excercise through it all and the cramps werent bad at all....

Yesterday when I weighed in I gained 2 lbs (185lbs) but I didnt record it becuase I figured it was bloating ...I weighed again this morning and I was back to 183lbs.....

Although I havent had any weight lost, I am happy becuase I didnt gain and I was able to keep active...... never before had I been able to conquer TOM now I have

aallison85

Good morning!! So I have lost a total of 7 pounds since we have started the challenge! I am super excited about it and am looking forward to seeing the scale continue to move downward. I am a bit nervous about Thanksgiving. That is a lot of temptation for a few days. Thanksgiving is longer than one day if you are with family! You have to keep eating up all of those leftovers!!

I am nervous because on Tuesday night I head to my sisters house and will not have internet access unless I go into town (she lives out of town and has crappy internet access). I feel that MFP is the main reason I have done so well at this point and I hate that I won't be able to log each meal after I eat it. I plan to write it down manually and then enter it later. We will see how that goes. Wish me luck!!!

HidyleDidyle

Well, only four of our ladies have checked in. How are the rest of you doing? Good moments, bad moments, hanging in there? I hope you are all doing well and staying warm! (I only say that because I'm freezing, and don't wish this on anyone!!)

We're not done yet - we have an entire month! Don't give up!

fattyellis

Finally seeing some results. Down a total of 2.7 lbs since the start of this challenge...less than 10 lbs to go to my goal weight..YEAH!!!

esorcel

This looks like an exciting forum. I need motivation for losing 12 pounds by Christmas, so I am joining this group.

esorcel

Not consuming my exercise calories has been really helpful. It's hard sometimes, but its worth it. I started this forum at 158 pounds, and I have lost 1 so far.

esorcel

I am at 156 pounds, so I have lost 2 pounds so far with this challenge.

esorcel

Just posting a new ticker I have for myself for this forum.

sublimechik28

well its after thanksgiving and i did not do so well at all im sad but im working out again at least. its so hard to get out of bed when its so warm n cozy uggghh but i got up and did now for tomorrow lol

esorcel

Will weigh in tomorrow. I feel a better luck coming then as opposed to today because of the very healthy but high in salt dinner I had last night at a restaurant.

HidyleDidyle

If you would like to see how some of the others are doing, take a look at The 12 pounds of Christmas - End of Week Five!

Heidi

esorcel

Had lost another pound. I am so close to the next one, I can smell it.

esorcel

What day is weigh-in? I tend to check my weight daily. I have lost another pound towards my goal. I don't eat past 7 pm, and it has been helping a lot.

esorcel

Started this challenge at 158 pounds, and I currently weigh 152 pounds. I have lost 6 pounds during this challenge. Holiday preparations have been making it difficult to stick to regimen, but I wouldn't mind to lose a couple of more pounds by Christmas if possible.

HidyleDidyle

Congratulations on your loss! That's great work!