30lbs by St Patricks Day! NEW Motivation Group 12/2010

WalkingGirl1985

Hey there! I'm Suzanne. 25 years old. I've been a member here for almost 3 months. I've lost about 20 pounds during my time on here. I would love to join this challenge.

SW: 189.6 (I update regularly in my signature) UGW: 140 by June 1.
My goal for St Patty's day will I have 170 in mind for V-Day so, I think maybe 160 would be a reasonable goal for that day.

Struggles- Food. Anything I can get my hands on whether if it's healthy or not. Coffee is also my biggest problem. I tend to drink it more then I do with water in a day, although I try to get in my 8 cups and on most days I do. Exercise is never a problem for me, I have a pretty open schedule..no kids, no job, other then occasional housework so I always have time to exercise and have the energy for it.

brandnewgirl

Can i still join?

velvetechos

Hi all! Looks like we've got some new members here, welcome

I've got a couple of ideas for challenges brewing in my mind - but always feel welcome to toss ideas out there; this is ALL of our group

Beginning tomorrow our challenge will be to track everything daily, no guilt, no omissions. Post a copy of one of your meals for the day that you'd like feedback on. Try to offer helpful hints or kudos on other people's meals - if you think there's a healthy addition they could have added, or if you have a question about what's in something, etc. This challenge can help us all to think of more rounded meals, and can also help us think of ideas for meals for ourselves!

velvetechos

Hey there! I'm Suzanne. 25 years old. I've been a member here for almost 3 months. I've lost about 20 pounds during my time on here. I would love to join this challenge.

SW: 189.6 (I update regularly in my signature) UGW: 140 by June 1.
My goal for St Patty's day will I have 170 in mind for V-Day so, I think maybe 160 would be a reasonable goal for that day.

Struggles- Food. Anything I can get my hands on whether if it's healthy or not. Coffee is also my biggest problem. I tend to drink it more then I do with water in a day, although I try to get in my 8 cups and on most days I do. Exercise is never a problem for me, I have a pretty open schedule..no kids, no job, other then occasional housework so I always have time to exercise and have the energy for it.

Coffee is my biggest problem as well - it's a problem when I don't have it ;-) Welcome!

velvetechos

Can i still join?

You can! Just post an intro about yourself (current weight, name, interests, goals, etc ), and then jump on in on conversation! We start new challenges every Monday, and try to check in with the group daily. Weigh in is each Friday.

sheilabennett

Thanks!

Well I am Sheila, and I am 27. My starting weight is 183.6 so my goal for the 17th is 153.6. Which is only 10 lbs from my goal!!! My biggest problem is laziness. I do really well for a week or two and then I lapse.... and the lapses usually last longer than the good times!

Good luck this week everyone!

margie_77

checking in at 210.8

velvetechos

Alrighty! Last day of the fruit/veggie challenge - I hope you all have been enjoying this one, and have acquired a bit more of a routine for eating that 5 a day! Try and continue on being mindful of eating some with every meal, and reaching for them as snacks as well. Plus, we'll be seeing them in the meal challenge for this week ;-)

Today

strawberries
salad mix
cucumbers
red onion
salad mix (again, had with both lunch and dinner)
cucumbers (again, had with both lunch and dinner)
tomato

ymamyma

Hi all! Looks like we've got some new members here, welcome

I've got a couple of ideas for challenges brewing in my mind - but always feel welcome to toss ideas out there; this is ALL of our group

Beginning tomorrow our challenge will be to track everything daily, no guilt, no omissions. Post a copy of one of your meals for the day that you'd like feedback on. Try to offer helpful hints or kudos on other people's meals - if you think there's a healthy addition they could have added, or if you have a question about what's in something, etc. This challenge can help us all to think of more rounded meals, and can also help us think of ideas for meals for ourselves!

I love this idea!!

ymamyma

Today:

1.5 red pears. (I'm obsessed! Plus, I had to cut lunch short due to some drama, and only ate half of my first one!)
Grapes.
Romaine lettuce.
Iceberg lettuce.
Banana.

Also, a pepper ring, but sooo not enough for a serving! :laugh:

ymamyma

Thanks!

Well I am Sheila, and I am 27. My starting weight is 183.6 so my goal for the 17th is 153.6. Which is only 10 lbs from my goal!!! My biggest problem is laziness. I do really well for a week or two and then I lapse.... and the lapses usually last longer than the good times!

Good luck this week everyone!

Sheila... I definitely get this.

margie_77

So, what is our challange this week?
I'm a big fan of doing some sort of excersize during comercials. I do squats or crunches thru one comercial each comercial break. (when I actually have time to watch TV that is!)

velvetechos

Challenge Mon 12/20-Mon 12/27

Track everything daily, no guilt, no omissions.

Post a copy of one of your meals for the day that you'd like feedback on.

Try to offer helpful hints or kudos on other people's meals - if you think there's a healthy addition they could have added, or if you have a question about what's in something, etc.

This challenge can help us all to think of more rounded meals, and can also help us think of ideas for meals for ourselves!

Let me know if you have any questions on this one

And remember - the more you participate in the challenges, the better your outcomes will be!!!

velvetechos

So, what is our challange this week?
I'm a big fan of doing some sort of excersize during comercials. I do squats or crunches thru one comercial each comercial break. (when I actually have time to watch TV that is!)

I will definitely make next week an exercise challenge!!

velvetechos

Oh my goodness I'm going to need to exercise my toosh off today just to break even. Major, major mess up. Made chocolate-pb oatmeal no-bake cookies......had way more than I should of. Entered the recipe, and about went into shock. I don't know what I was thinking!!!

Somebody smack some sense into me here. They're apparently about 200cals a cookie!!!!!

velvetechos

Somebody smack some sense into me here. They're apparently about 200cals a cookie!!!!!

And that was making them with skim milk and splenda!

velvetechos

Somebody smack some sense into me here. They're apparently about 200cals a cookie!!!!!

And that was making them with skim milk and splenda!

Alrighty, I TOSSED the remaining cookies - my husband doesn't like PB anyway, I was going to give them as a gift but something that unhealthy shouldn't be given as a gift, haha. I've entered my remaining food for the day and have a workout to do as soon as hubby gets home that will take care of this.

1,000 calories on cookies!!!!!!!!!!! Holy #$%# I haven't done that since starting MFP in April!!!!! Stay AWAY from the no bake :P


Anyway, for today's menu challenge.......I'm going to go with breakfast. I eat the same breakfast every day, except for now and then on the weekends when my husband is home (sometimes I do pancakes or something and have some with him, sometimes I make him something yummy and stick to my regular). I enjoy my breakfast, it's filling, it tastes good, and it's quick (I'm feeding a one year old at the same time, which doesn't leave me much time to toss something together while she get's impatient). I'd like some backup ideas though, and a bit of a critique if you see me lacking something.

Kashi Go Lean Crunch - honey, almond, flax 1cup=200cals
Pacific Almond Milk - 1/2cup=30cals
Banana - 90cals
Breakfast = 320cals.

Any other high protein ideas that are fast, filling, and healthy?

Cassandra1219

Is it too late to join?

Im Cass. Im 27 married and have 2 kids... Im currently at my biggest not pregnant... Told by the Dr. that I need to lose weight.
My ultimate goal will be 130-140 I just want to be healthy for my kiddos and husband:)

SW & CW 188
1/17/10 178
2/17/10 168
3/17/10 158

velvetechos

Is it too late to join?

Im Cass. Im 27 married and have 2 kids... Im currently at my biggest not pregnant... Told by the Dr. that I need to lose weight.
My ultimate goal will be 130-140 I just want to be healthy for my kiddos and husband:)

SW & CW 188
1/17/10 178
2/17/10 168
3/17/10 158

Not too late to join - welcome

We do weigh ins each Friday, and weekly challenges that run Monday-Monday. I'm also trying to breathe a little life into conversation around here, and I've noticed that these motivation groups work a lot better as they become more tight knit (we've only been going for about a week though, so it should pick up).

poeticpurl

Great Value - Canned Corn, 0.33 container (1 4/5 cups ea.) 69 cal
Uncle Ben's - Instant Brown Rice, 0.75 cup cooked 143 cal
Campbell's - Broccoli Cheese Soup, 1/2 cup 100 cal

This is not my best menu planning. But our house has a cold and I needed something quick.

Velvet I eat the same breakfast or rotate though a couple every couple weeks. I am the only person in my house eating my breakfast so normal what I eat lasts until I have to buy something different.

sheilabennett

Velvet - What about eggs? I realized that I wasn't getting enough protein, so I started making boiled eggs in the mornings. I pop them on the stove when i get out of the shower, and then pack em up on my way out of the door!

brenott

Any other high protein ideas that are fast, filling, and healthy?

Greek Yogurt is awesome for breakfast, or any time!!!! One serving has 13-17g of protein and generally less than 150 calories. I LOVE the honey...

velvetechos

Any other high protein ideas that are fast, filling, and healthy?

Greek Yogurt is awesome for breakfast, or any time!!!! One serving has 13-17g of protein and generally less than 150 calories. I LOVE the honey...

Oh yum, the brand Greek Gods honey yogurt is SO good - it tastes like it should be a dessert or something! That was my "go-to" breakfast in the summer, when berries were in season 4oz of yogurt with a cup of blueberries on top!

velvetechos

Velvet - What about eggs? I realized that I wasn't getting enough protein, so I started making boiled eggs in the mornings. I pop them on the stove when i get out of the shower, and then pack em up on my way out of the door!

Oh good idea! I haven't done eggs in a while

velvetechos

Great Value - Canned Corn, 0.33 container (1 4/5 cups ea.) 69 cal
Uncle Ben's - Instant Brown Rice, 0.75 cup cooked 143 cal
Campbell's - Broccoli Cheese Soup, 1/2 cup 100 cal

This is not my best menu planning. But our house has a cold and I needed something quick.

Velvet I eat the same breakfast or rotate though a couple every couple weeks. I am the only person in my house eating my breakfast so normal what I eat lasts until I have to buy something different.

I see veggies, dairy, and whole grains! Doesn't look bad I'd be a little wary on the sodium that could be hiding in the soup + canned veggies (although no soups and canned stuff is loaded with it, but a lot is) and I'd be looking for some protein, but otherwise that looks like a great meal!

aholtz1

That was a great idea about the Eggs, I love boiled eggs, and they are quick adn easy Thanks...For breakfast I normally have instant oatmeal (flavored) and possible a fruit....This will change it up a bit and hopefully keep my body guessing.

margie_77

I posted everything yesterday. I've been getting kinda lax on days that I know I've gone over! Great challange, maybe this will help me get back on track, I haven't lost much in the last week and a halfish.
Thank you
BTW everytime I see velvetechos, my brain turns it into velvet cheetos. hahhaha I think I may have a problem.
~Margie

ymamyma

Here's what I'm making for lunch today!


the Laughing Cow - Light Queso Fresco & Chipotle Spreadable Cheese Wedge, 1 wedge
Lettuce - Iceberg, 1/2 cup
Boars Head - Low Sodium Chicken Breast, 2 oz
Peppers - Sweet, green, raw, 2 ring (3" dia, 1/4" thick)
Healthy Life - Light Plain Bagel, 1 Bagel
Fresh - Red Anjou Pear, 1 medium (166 grams)
Kroger Carbmaster Yogurt - Spiced Pear, 6 oz

Cassandra1219

i had some oatmeal with blueberries for breakfast and I was naughty and had some starbucks coffee
Lunch smart ones....

brenott

I left for work real early this morning, and this is was my last minute grab for lunch: A Jimmy Dean D'lights Sausage Egg & Cheese breakfast Sandwich, A Green Giant Just For One Broccoli and Cheese tray, and two Fuji Apples. Calorie-wise not the worst (under 450 calories), but the sodium was thru the roof - need to drink more water...