30 Day Challenge

swtchrypie

You guys mentioned breastfeeding... I am still breastfeeding my 7 month old. I am sticking to my calorie goal and eating back my exercise calories, but so far I have been losing a good bit of weight. A pound almost every day. What do you think? Too much too soon?

Im still breastfeeding as well I just found the other day that when you log in your food look up breastfeeding and it will add 300 calories to your daily total. I read somewhere (I cant remember where sorry) that when losing weight while breast feeding you have to be careful because if you lose to fast your body emits a toxin that can transfer into your milk supply. I will google it today and find the article. I honestly dont know what too much too fast is. But I will find out where I read it so you can determine for yourself. For me I try not to do more then 2 pounds a week. (which is not hard right now I am losing inches not pounds).

As for the challenge today. I love it because I eat a lot of dairy and whole wheat but fruits and veggies seem to get over looked. Good luck everyone!!

swtchrypie

OK just found it
http://www.babycenter.com/404_is-it-safe-to-try-to-lose-weight-while-breastfeeding_2602.bc
"Losing weight gradually through healthy, low-fat eating and moderate exercise is important. Losing weight too quickly releases toxins (PCBs and pesticides) that are stored in your body fat into the bloodstream, which, in turn, increases the amount in the milk supply."

tatiana_13

...however, if you're losing a pound a day, that's not fat loss. Most of that pound a day is probably water weight. Which is a good thing to lose...if you're losing, you sure didn't need it. So don't freak out yet that you're poisoning your baby with toxins. Your weight loss will slow down soon.

oliviawink

You guys mentioned breastfeeding... I am still breastfeeding my 7 month old. I am sticking to my calorie goal and eating back my exercise calories, but so far I have been losing a good bit of weight. A pound almost every day. What do you think? Too much too soon?

Im still breastfeeding as well I just found the other day that when you log in your food look up breastfeeding and it will add 300 calories to your daily total. I read somewhere (I cant remember where sorry) that when losing weight while breast feeding you have to be careful because if you lose to fast your body emits a toxin that can transfer into your milk supply. I will google it today and find the article. I honestly dont know what too much too fast is. But I will find out where I read it so you can determine for yourself. For me I try not to do more then 2 pounds a week. (which is not hard right now I am losing inches not pounds).

As for the challenge today. I love it because I eat a lot of dairy and whole wheat but fruits and veggies seem to get over looked. Good luck everyone!!

I learned the hard way that too much too fast is evidenced by a drop in milk supply. If you're dieting and stay-at-home-mom, so you're brining your babe to breast often, you'll probably be ok, and you'll know immediately if a drop is affecting your baby. For me, I was dieting and losing fast as well as working 40-45 hr weeks, so I was pumping. There's something about the hormones/pheramones of your baby that help keep your supply in check, and not having this was the thing that tipped us off the edge. Talk to your dr too, she/he can give you a good idea of how many cals are safe for good balance

Just keep a close eye and you'll be fine!

oliviawink

Today's challenge is sweet! I'm having an off day, but still logging b/c I don't want to go too crazy. Have a date with hubby which includes a late lunch out. I have already picked my meal: seared ahi tuna salad (by far my fav dish at this place) and someone else had already submitted it to MFP, and it's a little over 400 cals and packed iwth veggies. Not too bad for a meal out! (I will have a beer or 2 though :blushing: )

I'm not going to ruin the big weigh-in surprise number for tomorrow, but I am happy that I will be posting very good numbers, having taken a sneak-peek with my new scale this morning. Wanting the same, or better, number for tomorrow will motivate me to not go overboard today!

jessicamarie81

I'm glad you all like the challenge today...it's more of a continuation from Saturdays challenge about getting those snacks in, so why not make it a healthy one? I'm headed to the grocery store today, I went to the website where the soup was and found sone really good ones! I love love mexican food and there were a lot of low cal options!

I can't wait for the weigh in tomorrow! My number may not be spectacular but I feel great! My fiance said I'm losing weight and he never hardly notices anything so that's good and it's funny because I'll put my hands on my hips sometimes and say WOAH, where did I go there? lol....losing inches is fabulous!

I hope everyone is having a great weekend, get in those fruits and veggies and have an awesome Sunday! :flowerforyou:

kylakesgal

I like your challenge today Jessica but we have all worked hard this week and deserve a break from hard challenges. Eating your veggies and fruit is always good:) That's awesome Jessica about your fiance noticing. My husband also is noticing the changes in me. He asked me gosh how much have you lost already? My jeans are getting way loose and have to knotch the belt much tighter to hold them up. That is exciting! The weather here today is spectacular! Have all my windows up and loving the breeze blowing in while I'm cleaning. Have a great day everybody and talk to you all later on tonight:)

singer201

30 minutes, 1.5 mile walk in the sunshine. Getting outside when it's nice here in the often-gray Pacific Northwest is going to be one of my goals this year. Enjoy your Sunday--I'm off to work.

Rose

kylakesgal

Good evening:) I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend and hopefully everyone had some great weather. It has been so nice here today with a high of 72. Hard to believe it is only February! I grilled out tonight and we are celebrating our son's 17th birthday today so busy busy day. I'm posting earlier than usual because expecting more company anytime. Don't forget tomorrow is weigh in day so don't forget to post your weight loss:)

*******Monday's Challenge*********

This one is fairly simple. It's goal setting. Have you wrote down your 30 day goal? 60 days? What do you want to accomplish? Well if you haven't, it's time to start because if you don't have a destination in mind, how are you going to get there? I have mine in a tablet but also on the fridge. Write down how many pounds, inches, clothes sizes, etc that you want to achieve, how long it is going to take you and what you are going to do different to accomplish this. If you don't hit your goal, you can always set a new one but it gives you something to strive for putting a time period on it. I have on my refrigerator a big note that says "TIme to lose weight, no excuses" and a list of things to do daily such as drink my 8 glasses of water and exercise for at least 30 mins. Put it somewhere you can see it everyday on the fridge and/or your bathroom mirror. If sweets is your weakness, (mine is carbs), put on fridge "no sweets" as a reminder. This is a great strategy to losing weight so let's set those goals and post them where we can see them everyday. Good luck everyone and have a great night:)

~~Angela~~

lesleed

Thanks for the breastfeeding info everyone. I'm sure it will be helpful. I am not looking forward to weigh in day tomorrow. I was doing great, being careful, and hadn't had any slip ups. But today was a total flop. My father-in-law died today, suddenly. I have always been an emotional eater, and I totally lost it today. I couldn't even write it all down if I wanted to, I'm not sure where I would begin. Aside from that, I have been so sick with the flu, that I haven't gotten to workout since Thursday. I really need some motivation to get going again.

kylakesgal

Lesleed ,, so sorry to hear about your father in law passing away. Was it sudden or had he been sick?

singer201

Lesleed, so sorry to hear about your loss. Hug your hubby and your little one, and just let the tears flow. Know that I'm thinking of you.

roselynsy

hi my sw was 196lb my gw is 187lb
CURRENT WEIGHT 194lb
2lb down

hoosteen84

My SW was 235.6 and I'm now 235.8
Was my own stupid fault though cos I'd lost a pound through the week but stupidly went to McDonalds & had a few slices of pizza & chips the other night.
Not the end of the world though, will just have to try extra hard this week!

microem1

My SW was 235.6 and I'm now 235.8
Was my own stupid fault though cos I'd lost a pound through the week but stupidly went to McDonalds & had a few slices of pizza & chips the other night.
Not the end of the world though, will just have to try extra hard this week!

I'm the same! had a right binge session from thurs-sun ( I knew my will power wouldn't last long!

I've gone from 121.5 pounds at the start of this challenge to 126 this morning *cry*

swtchrypie

SW: 142.8
CW: 141.8
Down 1 lb.
Also down 3 inches

I didnt think I was going to lose anything, yesterday I was still my starting weight. If I can get past my CW it will be the lowest I have weighed since before I got pregnant with my son. AHH!

oliviawink

So excited to check in today. Here's the good news...
SW 183 (pretty sure I had 3 lbs of water weight to start)
Today's weight: 178.5!
I'm going to hold off on sharing my measurements til the end of the challenge, but I've seen a big improvement: 3/4" in wait, 1 1/4" in hips and 1/2 neck!

"treating" myself today with the small victory by *finally* getting my new running shoes and going for what I hope will be a 30 minute run (if not full 30 minute run, at the very least a walk jog) and a skinny cow ice cream sandwich. I'm treat to myself is one big healthy thing and one sweet treat, that's lower fat/cal than the real thing.

This 30 day challenge is so good for me. Thanks Angela and Jess! And great work to you other gals who have also checked in with progress.

Those of you who didn't get the results you wanted, I know it's hard. I was there a month ago. Thought I was dieting, but really put on 4 lbs. Take that frustration and re-commit to yourself and make it happen, I did and I'm on a high from doing it so well (that and all the exercise endorphins :smokin: ). I know you can do it, because you've got a good support team here for you! Friend us, lament to us, then commit to change, you can do it and we all are here because we want to help you while helping ourselves. Let's all be the healthiest women we can be!

jessicamarie81

lesleed...I am also sorry to hear about your loss, it's hard to stay in check when something like that happens so take it easy on yourself....thinking of ya!


OK, weigh in day!!!

I started this challenge at 175....today I am 173. I am kind of discouraged though because I started MFP at 180 and was down to 172. I think I am retaining fluid because my ankles have been swollen at night and my left knee is swollen, I don't know if there is just too much sodium going on in my diet or if all the exercise is causing a strain on my body, I don't feel strained but my body does I guess!
I need to up my water intake and am going to focus on that more than ever!

Good luck to all you weigh ins today! If you didn't lose or if you gained don't beat yourself up about it! This is a new week, just don't think about you gained or didn't lose enough that you should give up. Setbacks are normal!!

misserrint

SW 165 (Feb 14)
CW 162.2 Yeah!!!!!!!! (Feb 21)
GW 159 (March 14)

I am in the process of losing the 30lbs I gained when I quit smoking. The will power needed for this is ALMOST as much as the will power needed to quit smoking!!!! In total, I am 8lbs down with 22lbs to go..........then maybe I will feel like myself again.

lesleed

Thanks everyone. It is a difficult time, but it makes me want to get healthy that much more! My father-in-law ignored his high cholesterol for 10 years, and it killed him. It just was so fast in the end. He sure didn't seem sick. It is amazing how fast life can change.

As for weigh in day, I didn't blow it too bad. I was down a bit more, but after yesterday, I expected worse. Oh well. We still have time!!

SW (Feb. 14) 163
GW (Mar. 14) 155
CW 160

jessicamarie81

Fabulous job you all!!! I was only here at MyFitnessPal for a couple weeks before starting the challenge with my cuz, the first 5 pounds seemed to slide off and I hope it continues the trend, knowing me and my old habits and tendencies I would have already went back to my old ways. I'm so thankful for this site for keeping me in check and the motivation you all give! I love to motivate too!

I'm going to compare my measurements at the end too and not do them every week as well. The change will surprise me in a good way
Even if you didn't lose this week I bet you lost inches...and yay for NSVs!! (Non Scale Victories)

mkwat

just saw this, so i am a week behind, but i am up for the challenge.

sheilabennett

Great job everyone!

lesleed - I am so so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

As for me..

CW - 186.8
SW (02/14) - 189.2
so down 2.4 lbs.

I was actually hoping to do better, but I will be happy with this!

nikki8marie

hey guys! So I know its weigh in day today, but seeing as a just started my monthly 'friend', I plead the fifth. I usually gain ALOT of water weight during that time. I did peek at the scale this morning and was mortified, but I'm going to focus on drinking water, exercising for 30 minutes, and writing in my journal.

muffinattack

CW- 149.4
SW (2/14)- 151.2

Down 1.8 pounds! This is helping me get over the plateau I've been stuck on.

SunLovin1

162. Down 2!

oliviawink

Hey everyone!
I offered to help jess and angela with tracking on this challenge, because I know it'll help keep me true and it's a small way I can thank/help them both for offering us all this great challenge.

This morning I put together a spreadsheet with everyone's SW on 4/14, GW (posted 4/14) and have entered in the CW that people have posted so far today. I know some people have dropped (sadness!) and some haven't had a chance to post yet (that's cool, whenever you get a chance is fine), but I want to make sure I don't miss anyone. Here's the complete list of names I have on the sheet, please let me know if I accidentally missed you:

microem1
swtchrypie
breakmedown
lesleed
SunLovin1
misserrint
jessicamarie81
oliviawink
sheilabennett
roselynsy
hoosteen84
nikki8marie
samerene
sabcooke
chirst
ready_for_a_change
tresboys
lwilliams
jsa_momto3
iambayf
Becs25
kylakesgal
EmRN06
hutchins123
hnason
thedreamhazer
MeggieBoo85
karenlmartel
Lola_B
missgaede
abbylane35
singer201
clover5
sunnylove
simita
AshleySpring84
teramae
rollos_solo
tatiana_13
widemann
adammann
candimya
julesnpdx
tiddlyjinx
aab1
puggy82
ceejay000
incognitopotato
kgreen07
julesandrich
guayaquil
krystleowen04
Bellser
jakswife
paigemang
Ultrawomanll
road2peachtree
Courtney818
BritLyn
jackswife1207
iishnova
ddakota1997
mkwat

And here's who's weight I have tracked for today:
microem1
swtchrypie
breakmedown
lesleed
SunLovin1
misserrint
jessicamarie81
oliviawink
sheilabennett
roselynsy
hoosteen84

If I missed anyone on the full list, or anyone who tracked for today, please give me a shout and I will update. Now that I have this started it should be easy to keep it updated.

I'm also happy to post every Tuesday everyone's name who weighed-in today along with lbs lost if people would like to see one complete list weekly. Is this something this group wants?

kylakesgal

Woohoo congrats to everyone who did what it takes in our first week of the challenge! If the scale is the same, make sure you are taking those measurments like Jessica said! Some people lose pounds, some inches and some a combination of the two. Also those of you are building muscle might even see a increase in weight but DO NOT let it get you down! You are working hard turning that fat into muscle and you will be burning more calories now 24/7 so you will notice it on the scale eventually!! I'm proud of you all and this is an awesome group of people. I'm glad to get to know you and you motivate me so much:)

SW- 169.4
CW-165.8
weight loss for week- 3.6
Measurements the same

julesandrich

weigh in today: 199.8=1.2 pounds lost since last week.

jessicamarie81

Wow, way to go Angela!!! That is wonderful!

Thanks so much to Olivia for helping us track the weights, between me and Angela rotating the daily challenges each day we need all the help we can get! Plus I'm not the greatest with spreadsheets....if anyone would like to see a specific daily challenge send me a message, I already had a few suggestions and they are great, can't wait to post them!