Easter Challenge
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Good morning everyone! I'll try to post quick b/c I have a work assignment that needs to get done by close of business and I have volunteer tonight.
Today was my first time completing the Turbo Fire - Fire 55 EZ dvd and it worked my booty good. The music is great but as always the choreography takes some getting use to but in my good ole chocolickkyss form I improvised when I felt like it was taking me too long to get the moves. Found myself cursing at the dvd a little today too because I really wasn't in the mood for such a long workout in the beginning but by the finale I was all smiles. In order to have a full hour of cardio I repeated the Fire 55 EZ warm up and when it was all said and done I burned 645 calories.0 -
Well, after a weekend of horrible tooth/mouth pains, throbbing and stabbong feelings, ugh, it was HORRIBLE.. I called the dentist and got my appt in this morning. Had to have Nick's mom take me in (which was actually GREAT!) and my tooth is infected. I am on amoxicillin and hydrocodin and I have to have oral surgery to have 2 teeth cut out in about 10 days. Problem was, I was never put on Nick's insurance, so I was really worried about the cost of everything. Luckily the dentist is a distant relative of Nicks and will just bill us later on. Well, when Nick's mom heard I wasn't covered, she took me to the union hall and had the secretary (the whole family is good friends with the hall, thank goodness!) call in and add me to medical/dental and prescrip. Well, problem was I needed the pills like, a week ago, and with Nick being out of work for a week it was looking bad. So, we went to Walgreens and gave them all the info...my 'scrips cost $3.54!! TOTAL!! The insurance literally covered me *snap* like that! THANK GOODNESS! My oral suregery last time for one tooth was $300...so hopefully it's only half or so.
My food yesterday was crap..yogurt, peanut butter, milk... now that I have pain pills, I can eat a little more.. I want a cheeseburger soooo bad though..not chancing that til after my surgery though.
I hope you all are having a great week, mine is finally looking up..0 -
Bru- I am glad that things are looking up for you!
Here's my weigh in for this week. Not what I was hoping for, but with the amount of sodium I ate over the last two days I'm not surprised!
Jan 3rd: 165 lbs
10th: 165 lbs
17th: 163 lbs
24th: 163 lbs
31st:
Feb 7th:
14th:
21st:
28th:
Mar 7th:
14th:
21st:
28th:
Apr 4th:
11th:
18th:
25th: <<<goal 160 lbs>>>
Hopefully with Zumba twice a week (most weeks), swimming when we can squeeze it in, and my 4 free sessions with a personal trainer I can drop these last three!0 -
Weigh in weeks:
Jan 3rd: 177.8 lbs
10th: 174.8 (down 3 lbs)
17th: 171.0 (down another 3.8 lbs)
24th: 170.0 (down another 1 lb)
This was my weight in the middle of the week so I think I've lost more. I'm on business travel this week so I am waiting until I get home to weigh in.
It's REALLY hard but doable to stay within calorie goals while on travel (all meals eaten out at restaurants). It requires a lot more exerise to burn off the extra calories.
Other than that, I'm feeling really good. I tried running the past couple days which is not something I thought I could do because of my hip surgeries (and doctor's orders to not do it). The problem though is that my left hip is really weak from the incisiions so as I land on that food I feel the instability from left to right. My usual pains weren't there on the 2nd day of running so I actually jogged for 12 minutes on the treadmill which was awesome. Some muscle soreness in the front of my hip but that's good! We'll see if I can do another 12 minutes today or even longer. I'm excited about the prospect of being able to do light running again (especially outside when spring arrives).0 -
BlueOwlz - I envy your loss. I am stuck and it is so hard. I work out every day and I am getting no where and it makes me want to eat more. Any suggestions on what I can do since we are somewhat same weight? Thank you!0
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Other than that, I'm feeling really good. I tried running the past couple days which is not something I thought I could do because of my hip surgeries (and doctor's orders to not do it). The problem though is that my left hip is really weak from the incisiions so as I land on that food I feel the instability from left to right. My usual pains weren't there on the 2nd day of running so I actually jogged for 12 minutes on the treadmill which was awesome. Some muscle soreness in the front of my hip but that's good! We'll see if I can do another 12 minutes today or even longer. I'm excited about the prospect of being able to do light running again (especially outside when spring arrives).
So did you have hip replacement surgery? I'm curious as my BFF had hip replacement about 9 years ago & has gained SO much weight. She hardly even walks much because she says she can't. So I'm wondering if that is really the case... I'm SO concerned for her & wish she would start losing. She did take water aerobics until a few months ago she stopped (because I told her she would have to drive herself as I would already be at the gym). I wish she would try a bit more.
You are doing amazing that you are running! That is SO great! :bigsmile: 0 -
Good afternoon everyone and happy hump day! Today was not a great workout day for me. I awoke still feeling sore and a bit sluggish but knew I had to get the workout in early b/c a long day was ahead. Today I completed the Push Circuit 2 dvd from the Chalean Extreme program. I don't know why but I don't really enjoy doing shoulder work and this circuit is primarily shoulders which made today's workout that much harder.0
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Exercised this morning and ate really good throughout the day except for the two slices of pizza tonight which fit into my calories but not my sodium. Granted I was still under 2000 in my sodium but I am trying to keep it around 1500!!! Hope this helps with me being stuck!!!0
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Jan 3rd: 128 lbs
10th: 128
17th: 126.5
24th: 128
31st:
Feb 7th:
14th:
21st:
28th:
Mar 7th:
14th:
21st:
28th:
Apr 4th:
11th:
18th:
25th: 123
Not too surprised I gained between no exercise the past week and TOM.
Back on track today! 0 -
Good evening everyone! TOM is lurking and I have absolutely no energy and am pretty achy. In addition to not feeling great, I've been very busy trying to preparing for my return to the office next week. We've already been assigned cases so I've been doing a lot of prep work so I can hit the ground running next week. Anyway, Today I completed the Fire 30 dvd from the Turbo Fire program. I am sooooo glad a shorter workout was scheduled for today.0
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Happy Friday! Still not feeling like myself but managed to struggle through today's workout. I completed the Push Circuit 3 dvd from the Chalean Extreme program.
I am still busy with a prep work assignment so I hope to respond to posts later in the day. Hope everyone is having a great day.0 -
Hey all - I'll post an updated chart tonight. sorry I couldn't get it out sooner... been kind of a roller-coaster of a week and I'm exhausted!
Decided not to go to the gym last night; my S.O. had a tooth pulled and couldn't work out with me, plus I was really tired - hadn't had an unscheduled day off from the gym in about a month. Today's my scheduled "off" day - trying to decide if I want to do yesterday's workout today.
Hope everyone's having a good week!0 -
Hey all - I'll post an updated chart tonight. sorry I couldn't get it out sooner... been kind of a roller-coaster of a week and I'm exhausted!
Decided not to go to the gym last night; my S.O. had a tooth pulled
No worries on the chart, as you are awesome for even starting one! And the whole tooth pulling thing, I know and will know again how your other half feels..I had one done 2weeks before my wedding and sometime next week, I'll have 2 more cut out..not fun at all.0 -
I've been behind all week & haven't had time to get back to the boards to check in! My scale hates me. I hate it. We agree on something at least. I'm just gonna sit out weigh in this week. I'm hoping for better news on Monday!
Jan 3rd: 203.0 lbs
10th: 201.1 lbs (1/8/10)
12th: 198.8 lbs ONEDERLAND!!!!
17th: 199.2 lbs
24th: SKIP
31st:
Feb 7th:
14th: >>>goal 189 lbs<<<
21st:
28th:
Mar 7th:
14th:
21st:
28th:
Apr 4th:
11th:
18th:
25th: <<<goal 175 lbs>>>0 -
I wouldn't mind joining this challenge. My Valentine's Day challenge has been sabotoged by back problems so I could use a longer term goal. I had major knee surgery 3 months ago so it is slow going, but I'm hoping the doc gives me the ok for the treadmill next week. And Easter happens to be the day before my anniversary, which was my overall goal date anyway!
Jan 3: 155.8
Jan 10: 154.8
Jan 17: 155.8
Jan 24: 155.6
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Feb 28: 150 (goal)
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Mar 28: 145 (goal)
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Apr 25: 140 (goal)0 -
Hey all - I'll post an updated chart tonight. sorry I couldn't get it out sooner... been kind of a roller-coaster of a week and I'm exhausted!
Decided not to go to the gym last night; my S.O. had a tooth pulled and couldn't work out with me, plus I was really tired - hadn't had an unscheduled day off from the gym in about a month. Today's my scheduled "off" day - trying to decide if I want to do yesterday's workout today.
Hope everyone's having a good week!
It's so awesome that you do this for us anyway...no worries if you don't get it done at a certain time! It's just nice to see it once in a while even if it's not every week! Hope your SO feels better!0 -
I'm starting to get frustrated i started out 135 then jumped to 137 by tuesday then wednesday i was back to 135 thursday 137 today 136.5 ugh. I just want to get back to my pre- christmas weight of 133.0
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Good afternoon everyone! It is an absolutely beautiful day here in GA but I still don't feel the greatest due to TOM. According to the Turbo Fire schedule it was a Fire 30 or HIIT 15 day but I decided to change it up a little and headed to my local gym. Today I completed a 45 minute kickboxing class and 20 minutes on the elliptical. I tried to do HIIT on the elliptical but my legs could not hang after the kicka$$ kickboxing class.
I have taken the necessary prescription medication to deal w/these cramps and will chill out for the rest of the day.0 -
I would like to join late. My 40th birthday is the week before Easter, and there isn't enough time for me to get to my final goal of 135 realistically, but I would really like to feel that I have done all I can! Tracking every day and workouts three times a week in addition to my daily walking is the plan.
24: 159
31: goal 157.5
Feb 6: goal 156
13: goal 154.5
20: goal 153
27: goal 152
Mar 6: goal 151
13: goal 150
20: goal 149
27: goal 148
Apr 3: goal 147
10: goal 146
17: <<40th birthday goal 145>>
24: <<Easter goal 144 lbs>>0 -
Welcome to the new people! Glad to have you!
I started today by not wanting to get out of bed. I was tired, a bit achy, still experiencing chest tightness and coughing, and I've had a stressful week at work. But I got out of bed. DH and I had put together a whole schedule for the day, and the kids were looking forward to it. Not wanting to disappoint them, I got out of bed, got my workout clothes together, and we went tot he Y. We have officially been members for 1 week, and my kids LOVE it! I went to my 2nd Zumba class this morning. I caught on to the steps faster than on Monday, but this was a different instructor. I was really hating her during the song that was a total leg workout. (lunges, power squats, the whole thing, for an ENTIRE SONG!:sick: ) My legs were KILLING me half way through! I perservered and finished the class. I may not have worked as hard towards the end as I did at the beginning, but I finished. Then DH (who spent the hour in the weight room) and I picked up the kids, and went to the in-laws for lunch. After lunch we took the kids to the zoo. Today we had WONDERFUL weather, and it is Kansas Day (our sesquecentinial!), so they had special stuff going on. After 2 hours walking around there, we went BACK to the Y, and took the kids swimming. I worked with DD and DS on their back floating, as well as played shark, for 45 minutes. I spent about 10 minutes in the hot tub, and then we got showered and dressed to head home.
This may not seem like such a big deal to some, but to those who've known me for awhile, you'll know that I don't like to "exercise." I like activities (the zoo, swimming, etc.). The fact that I GOT OUT OF BED and DID it is a HUGE accomplishment for me! I am living proof that JUST changing your eating habits can go a LONG way to getting you healthy. Unfortunately, it's not going to get me the rest of the way. That's probably why they say that it is 80% nutrition and 20% exercise. I guess I'm now in the 20% portion!
That is 2 Zumba classes, 2 swimming sessions, and 1 trip to the zoo for me this week! Next week I'll only make 1 Zumba class because I need to go help my little sister with wedding plans next Saturday, and that is a couple hours from where I live, so no Zumba for me!:ohwell: But, I will have pep band at 2 ball games (always a fun time lugging drums, stands, and instruments up and down the stairs!), and I have talked to the cheer coach at school about coming in to help teach the stunts and lifts. So hopefully I'll even get in a little "strength training!"
This wasn't actually a NYR for me, but I feel like I've started over. Hopefully I can keep the momentum going, and even pick up a little speed!
On the down side, the scale hasn't moved yet. No fear though, I know that everytime you reactivate muscles that haven't been used in awhile (and boy are they letting me know about it!) some extra water is stored in the muscles to help them recover. Hopefully as I get into the new routine for a couple weeks some of the excess will drop and I'll see the scale move. Although my husband did point out today that I have maintained my weight near 165 for 8 months now. That is 10 pounds LESS than my original goal! That is nothing to be ashamed of! Yes I still want to drop these last few, but what I've done so far (40+ lbs) is MUCH more than I thought I could do two years ago!
Keep up the work everyone. I've accomplished something that I once thought was impossible. I lost that weight, and I've kept it off. I couldn't have done it without the help, knowledge, and support of the people here on MFP! I'm not trying to say it was easy, but it was made possible through everyone here. Thank you SOOOO much!!!:smooched:0 -
BlueOwlz - I envy your loss. I am stuck and it is so hard. I work out every day and I am getting no where and it makes me want to eat more. Any suggestions on what I can do since we are somewhat same weight? Thank you!
Nesa,
It sounds like you are plateauing and its not fun to. This last week or so my loss has really slowed down and is plateauing. I regularly remind myself that there is no magic to losing weight - its pure math. Burn more calories than you eat and you WILL lose weight. Sometimes your body just doesn't want to let go of it right away and then all of a sudden it will let it go. So if I've been meeting my net calorie goal then I tell myself I did everything I can and worrying about it won't help and eventually the scale will catch up. It's easy to stay motivated when the scale keeps showing the loss - the hard part is when we plateau and having the faith that you are doing what's required for you to meet your goals.
But you can check the following things:
Are you meeting your net calorie goal?
Are your workouts challenging? (When your workout starts to get easier, then pick up the intensity a little)
Are you at or below the sodium goal (one day of too much sodium will make you retain fluid)?
Is your cycle a week or so away?
The last two questions come back to fluid retention. My weight plateaus or even increases a little if I answer yes to either of those.
Keep up your hard work and just remember all you have to do is burn more calories than you eat. Have you done a BMR calculator? MFP has one in the tools section and it tells you how many calories you burn throughout the day for your body doing its normal functions.0 -
Don't think I will make my mini goal, but I did get back down a little from last week!!!! i really need to watch what I am eating!!! I work out so I guess in my mind I see i that I should reward myself!!! Wrong...well at least not with bad food!!! I am going to try really hard this week!!! Good luck to everyone else!
Weigh in weeks:
Jan 3rd: 143.0 lbs
10th: 139.2 lbs
17th: 139.4
24th: 140
31st: 139.2
Feb 7th:
14th:
21st:
28th:
Mar 7th:
14th:
21st:
28th:
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11th:
18th:
25th: <<<goal 129 lbs>>>0 -
Your day sounds wonderful!! I'd love to have a day packed with the Zoo and swimmming and dancing, etc. Sounds like you had a great time!!!0
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Jan 3rd: 177
10th: 171.2 (5.8 lb loss)
17th: 171.2 (no loss)
24th: 170.6 (0.6 lb loss)
31st: 169.0 (1.6 lb loss)
Feb 7th:
14th: ((Mini Goal: 170 lbs))
21st:
28th:
Mar 7th:
14th: ((Mini Goal: 165 lbs))
21st:
28th:
Apr 4th:
11th:
18th:
25th: ((Goal: 159 lbs... or less of course!))0 -
Good afternoon all. I'm still not my best due to TOM but each day gets better. I think I'll be back to my regular self by Tuesday. Since today is my designated "rest" day I decided to take it light. I walked for over an hour around a local shopping pavillion. I did not go into any stores, I just started at the first store when you enter the shopping plaza and walked it in it's entirety. I started off really strong but couldn't maintain a 5 mph walk but when it was all said and done I walked for well over an hour and burned over 300 calories in the process.
Tomorrow is my first day back in the office so once I finished walking I completed all my grocery shopping and came home and prepared meals/snacks for the next few days. Once I'm done posting I will iron my clothes for the week and then chill out and watch tv.
Hope everyone is having a great day!0 -
If it is okay, I think that I would like to join your challenge late. I am trying to stay very focused this year, and have done pretty well for the last few weeks. Maybe this extra push will help me.
24th: 299.8
31st:
Feb 7th:
14th:
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28th:
Mar 7th:
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Apr 4th:
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18th:
25th: 2800 -
I stayed the same
Jan 3rd: 159lb
10th: 158lb
17th: 157lb
24th: 156lb
31st: 156lb
Feb 7th:
14th:
21st:
28th:
Mar 7th:
14th:
21st:
28th:
Apr 4th:
11th:
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25th: final goal weight 135lb0 -
Yay, I can't believe I've lost 10 pounds so far! I usually don't do so well on these challenges. I stayed in the 260's for about 9 months, and finally I am going down!
Good luck everyone!
Jan 3rd: 266.8
10th: 263.1
17th: 261.1
24th: 258.0
31st: 256.6
Feb 7th:
14th:
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25th: GOAL 2400 -
Good for you, KaeChelle!
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http://400caloriesorless.com/0 -
Jan 3rd: 81kg (178.6lbs)
10th: 80 (176.4)
17th: 78.8 (173.7)
24th: 78.6 (173.3)
31st: 78.8 (173.7)
Feb 7th:
14th:
21st:
28th:
Mar 7th:
14th:
21st:
28th:
Apr 4th:
11th:
18th:
25th: <<< goal 68kg (150lbs) >>>
I've put on a tiny bit this week but am not worried about because I ate super clean and exercised loads. I started Chalean Extreme on Monday which probably explains the slight increase, muscles and all! I'm really enjoying the workouts though and can already feel/see a change in my body!
Wish you all a great week!0
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