new year's resolutions: lose 5-15 pounds by valentine's day
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Hey Challenge people!
I am having a hard time keeping my motivation. The scale hasn't moved consistently downward in almost 2 weeks. It jumps up and down around the same weight. I've been at this weight loss thing a long time...so I know one has to be patient, to be honest when there have been too be slip-ups. But, you know? I've actually never had to really LIVE through an honest to goodness plateau. Impatience...yes. A true plateau...no. I've never had a problem loosing weight when I do the right things (its always been doing the right things that was the problem!) So, I am getting sort of...annoyed.
So, yes, I know I have to be patient. But it would be lovely for a few folks to remind me. Because, my mind is starting to go into diet mode (why don't I try diet pills? Why not give up x food group:? Why not try x new diet I read about on the internet?)...because, its hard to turn down the muffins and pizza and drag oneself to the gym when you just stay the same weight you were at when you were spending your evenings eating grilled cheese sandwiches while watching tv on hulu...
Don't give up! Maybe you just need a change of some sort? Buy a new workout DVD or something? All the best! xo0 -
So far so good. Getting to the gym every other day; 45 min of cardio then lifting. Thanks for the scale recommendation; the one I have at home is about as reliable as a 10 day weather forecast, lol.
Start weight 127
1/5 - 126.4 (-0.6)
1/12 - gw 124.5
1/19 - gw 123
1/26 - gw 121.5
2/2 - gw 120
2/9 - gw 119
Valentine's Day - 118!!!0 -
So far so good. Getting to the gym every other day; 45 min of cardio then lifting. Thanks for the scale recommendation; the one I have at home is about as reliable as a 10 day weather forecast, lol.
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forever it seems i've despised tuna.
......then i decided to give it a chance!
i've taken you up on this challenge and i just ate a sandwich made with tuna melted with cheese, topped with a "mayo" made with avocado, salsa, green onion and celery.
yum!
I love tuna and this sounds especially yum yum yummy
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Totally lost track of the days this week so forgot to come on and log my weigh in on wednesday!
start weight: 139
12/15 - 138
12/22 - 137
12/29 - 140 :grumble:
1/5 - 140 :grumble: :grumble:
1/12 -
1/19 -
1/26 -
2/2 -
2/9 -
2/16 -
goal weight: 132
Nothing lost this week but whilst i have been mostly good sticking to my calories I have still been a bit in xmas mode with evening drinkies so my challenge for myself this week is not drink alcohol and to make sure im drinking my 8 glasses of water (kind of detoxing he he!)
Congrats to everyone that has lost this week and better luck next week to those of us that went up or stayed the same.... still a few weeks to go xx0 -
forever it seems i've despised tuna.
......then i decided to give it a chance!
i've taken you up on this challenge and i just ate a sandwich made with tuna melted with cheese, topped with a "mayo" made with avocado, salsa, green onion and celery.
yum!
I love tuna and this sounds especially yum yum yummy
Meee too and this sounds awsome. How did u do the mayo? just mixed all those ingred together? Im gonna have to try this.0 -
Starting Weight (12/10): 190.9
12/17 ~ 187.8 (-3.1)
12/24 ~ 188.5 (+.7)
12/31 ~ 187.8 (-.7)
1/7 ~ 186.8 (-1)
1/14 ~
1/21 ~
1/28 ~
2/4 ~
2/11 ~
2/18 ~
Goal Weight: 175 (-15.9)0 -
12/15: 109
12/22: 108.5
12/29: 110
1/5: 109
1/12:
1/19:
1/26:
2/2:
2/9:
2/16:
Goal Weight: 1040 -
start weight: 185
12/15 - 185
12/22 - 184.5
12/29 - 184.5
1/5 - 184.5
goal weight: 175
ok...im alittle agravated at this weigh in. Ive done really well and even added some exercise in. Im not given up but I dont think me losing 10 lbs is gonna be what it is by feb 14th...im gonna try though ;0/
Hang in there.. my weight loss is going about the same way right now!0 -
Checking in... back to my starting weight... hoping for a big loss next week with the holidays over!
Starting weight: 210.8
12/17 - 211.2 (+) -- sodium from yesterday, I'm hoping -- ugh!
12/24 - 211.2 -- I guess better than gaining MORE?
12/31 - 210.8 (-)
1/7- 209.4 (-) -- yay, progress!
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1/28 -
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2/12 -
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goal weight: 199
It is really helping me to see others weekly WI on this thread... it is so easy for me to get discouraged when the scale doesn't move for a few weeks (or moves the wrong way!) even though I know it is a trend for that to happen with me and for me to typically only have one or two losses in a month. It still helps to see others who have the same thing happen! 0 -
I'm back...I didn't forget about the weigh-ins. My scale and I are in a battle at the moment. It won't let me below the 170 point. :grumble: I am working and back on my plan, but good Lord I'm not getting far. At any rate, I'm going full tilt and hopefully next week will show some real progress. Have a great week everyone.
Start Weight 12/17- 172
12/22- 170
12/30- 172.4.....Thanks Tom!!!
1/6- 171.5
1/13 It must get better! LOL
1/20
1/27
2/3
2/10
2/17
Goal weight -162lbs0 -
It is really helping me to see others weekly WI on this thread... it is so easy for me to get discouraged when the scale doesn't move for a few weeks (or moves the wrong way!) even though I know it is a trend for that to happen with me and for me to typically only have one or two losses in a month. It still helps to see others who have the same thing happen!
i agree. i find it comforting as well to know i am not alone in the weight fluctuations. we are all AWESOME!!!0 -
Just now found this challenge Dec. 29th 2010.
My goal is to drop between 7 pounds by Valentines Day (Feb, 14, 2011)
Jan. 3rd = weight lost since last Monday = Exceeded my 1 pound goal
Jan. 8th = weight lost since last Monday = Exceeded my 1 pound goal
Jan. 15th = weight lost since last Monday =
Jan. 22th weight lost since last Monday =
Jan. 29th weight lost since last Monday =
Feb. 5th weight lost since last Monday =
Feb. 14th weight lost since last Monday =0 -
Treated myself to a new DVD - Marissa Tomei's Core and Curves workout - wow it's great! Totally doable and quick but you really feel your muscles working! A friend had recommended it back in the summer and I'm glad I finally picked it up!
Just about to get ready to make my supper INCLUDING those dreaded brussel sprouts! I bought a half dozen fresh today and I'm pairing them with a yummy rib eye steak (I eat red meat about once or twice a year). Got a glass of red to go with it all and we'll see how it goes!! I'll let you know if I still hate them or not! Thanks for the challenge! xo0 -
To all of you that are keeping up...Great job! To the rest of us, keep going and don't give up!
Start Weight: 150
12/17 - 149 (-1)
12/24 - 148 (-1)
12/31 - 149 (+1...bummer!)
1/7- 147 (-2...Christmas # is gone!)
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1/28 -
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goal weight: 1400 -
SUCCESS! I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner - the brussel sprouts weren't bad at all! I ate all of them and will probably reach for them again at the grocery store.
I boiled them in with my potatoes near the end and then sauteed them for about a minute in with some fresh lime juice, garlic and honey. The lime gave it a bit of flavor but didn't overtake the flavor of the brussel sprouts. I used the last of the juice on my potatoes too instead of butter and salt - extra bonus!
My steak was pretty perfect too by the way. Maybe it's because I haven't had one in so long, or just that I splurged on a good cut or the spice I used or what - anyway delicious dinner all around and I'm still under calories for today (if I stop at one glass of wine!) LOL
Happy weekend!0 -
I haven't had a chance to get on the computer but I did weigh myself on 1/5 and I was down a pound! YAY!
start weight: 129
12/29 - 129
1/5 - 128
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2/9 -
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SUCCESS! I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner - the brussel sprouts weren't bad at all! I ate all of them and will probably reach for them again at the grocery store.
I boiled them in with my potatoes near the end and then sauteed them for about a minute in with some fresh lime juice, garlic and honey. The lime gave it a bit of flavor but didn't overtake the flavor of the brussel sprouts. I used the last of the juice on my potatoes too instead of butter and salt - extra bonus!
My steak was pretty perfect too by the way. Maybe it's because I haven't had one in so long, or just that I splurged on a good cut or the spice I used or what - anyway delicious dinner all around and I'm still under calories for today (if I stop at one glass of wine!) LOL
Happy weekend!
CONGRATS on your Success with Brussel Sprouts! I hear so many negative comments about them, I have never tried them. Maybe one day I will now, thanks to you!0 -
i tried tuna again...i still can't stand eating it
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i tried tuna again...i still can't stand eating it
Lol!!
Love tuna and brussel sprouts but only started eating brussel sprouts in the last year!
If you want to try something truly disgusting try a marmite snack bar!! It's awful!0 -
:laugh: Anything to do with Marmite is awful IMO. My dad used to eat that stuff - gross.
It's a sleepy Monday morninng.:yawn: Can't quite imagine being active today. Should be going back to Aquafit tonight. We'll see. Have a happy day everyone!0 -
how was your weekend everyone? mine was pretty good. a productive saturday and a lazy, snowy sunday. nice! i tried butternut squash fries again and they were okay, not gross but not something i love. i guess i would eat them once or twice a year. if i had to. still need to get around to eating beets. anyone a fan?
i am so proud of all of you the tried something new!!! way to go!
michelle, sorry that tuna is not for you. good job though!
mirah, your tuna creation sounds awesome! i will be trying that for lunch sometime soon.
jenny, i love brussel sprouts! i am glad you tried them and liked them (and yes, try them with parmesan cheese sometime - everything is better with cheese. lol).0 -
by the way, i have no idea what marmite is?!?0
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by the way, i have no idea what marmite is?!?
i think its like vegemite which i remember from the Men without hats song "i come from the land down under"
Buying bread from a man in brussels
He was six foot four and full of muscle
I said "do you speak my language?"
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This weekend was not good for me. I went over my calories Friday-Sunday and I only exercised on Sunday. However, I had a great time with family and friends. I just need to get to the point where I can have a good time and not snack so much.0
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This weekend was not good for me. I went over my calories Friday-Sunday and I only exercised on Sunday. However, I had a great time with family and friends. I just need to get to the point where I can have a good time and not snack so much.
Girl, I hear that! I have a huge family that loves to get together and LOVE to eat. Well, I guess being from Louisiana that's too be expected. They sure don't call it "the land of good cooking" for nothing lol.0 -
This weekend was not good for me. I went over my calories Friday-Sunday and I only exercised on Sunday. However, I had a great time with family and friends. I just need to get to the point where I can have a good time and not snack so much.
Girl, I hear that! I have a huge family that loves to get together and LOVE to eat. Well, I guess being from Louisiana that's too be expected. They sure don't call it "the land of good cooking" for nothing lol.
Exactly, its like if we get together, there has to be food. I
my famiily! 0 -
My weekend was actually pretty relaxing...the kids were away on Saturday so I had some much needed rest0
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Good morning to everyone.
Wishing each and everyone of you a great day full of successes and positive events! 0 -
On friday I went out for dinner and my boyfriend ordered a steak with bell peppers all over it. I HATE bell peppers so I decided I'd try one and see how it was for our challenge. It actually was pretty good. I dont think I'll be eating bell peppers that often but I guess sometimes they add to the flavor of a meal. Other than that I have a miserable cold that wont go away. :frown:0
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