200+ Slimmin' Down in Spring!
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ok, I am officially caught up on the board.....welcome to all the new people!!! We are growing so fast!!! LOVE IT!!
You ladies are losing weight like CRRRRAAAAZZZYY!!!!0 -
Ah Alberta....I grew up there. I miss Canada
. I've lived in the USA for the past 10 years but was born and raised Canadian. Where'd you live?
I'm in Edmonton, but I'm from the Vancouver area originally and looking to move back in 1-2 years if all goes well.0 -
And here we go ladies. Week 1 of our 6 week challenge down and we had some great numbers this week. See below:
Name / Starting Weight / Current Weight (Lost Lbs) (Lost %)
Kristina / 182.4 / 180.6 (-1.8) (0.99%)
Victoria / 192 / 191 (-1.0)(0.52%)
Kendal / 217.6 / 221(+3.4)
Lacey / 206.6 / 205.6 (-1.0)(0.48%)
Kim / 196.5 / 194.5 (-2.0)(1.02%)
Amy / 211.2 / 209.4 (-1.8)(0.85%)
Karen / 255 / 254.5 (-0.5)(0.2%)
Sarathes / 241 / 240 (-1.0)(0.41%)
blessedmommy2 / 231 / 227.6 (-3.4)(1.47%)
wichelle / 218 / 218(0)
jamielr84 / 247 / 242 (-5.0) (2.02%)
ct1986 / 217 / 222.4(+5.4)
suzieqdiva / 191 / 189.9(-1.1)(0.58%)
People who did not post, if there's no posting next week, I'll take you off the list... it's bound to happen with the beginning of challenges.
We had several people all hovering around the same percent and amount of weight lost, but we've got a clear winner this week, in both percent and pounds lost
jamielr84 with a massive 5 pound loss, and 2.02% of her weight down. NICE! :drinker: :drinker:
Keep up the great work everyone and let's shoot for another good week! Let's keep up the motivation!0 -
hey everyone. sorry i havent been around this week. i have been sick lately and have been busy on top of it . i did wegh this morning and i was up to 240 again. but its water weight. hopefully i will get back down this week.
kristina did u take me off the list this week?
i will be around more this week but for now back to work0 -
Man my stomach is so swelled up from TOM its insane. Makes me all uncomfortable and even Gracie mentioned that my tummy was getting bigger...yikes! So I came home, ate 1/2 quesadilla and juiced kiwi, grapes, apple, celery, carrots and cucumber and drank a nice big glass of it in the hopes it helps. Considering that I ate mexican food Friday night, hamburger and fries Saturday and THREE huge snickerdoodle cookies I am not surprised. Can you say carb overload. Ugh.
NSV: put on my work out pants I've worn for over a year and they are loose in the hips. Yeah baby! That was a good feeling.0 -
Congratulations everyone!!!!! Actually seeing how everyone else is loosing is very informative & good!
I officially am jealous of blessedmommy2 & jamielr8!!! Way to go girlfriends:flowerforyou:
akasullengal - you are such a gem for doing this. Thanks you
Laceylala - hang in there babes. This too shall pass & Congrats on having loose workout pants
May be once you are over your Tom you can treat yourself to a new pair:-) I am so proud of you for juicing.. what an excellent idea. Love ya. 0 -
Good morning! Thanks for the Anniversary wishes! We had a great time and even got an extra day together yesterday. Hubby got called off work due to the snow!The kids also enjoyed their extra day off! According to the tracking my chalean should be here today. I got a little avice from a very fit pal and was told since I o a lower carb plan I should plan 1 day a week higher carb so the heavier lifting doesn't wipe me out.
I'll feel kind ok about my brother an then whammo it hits like a load of bricks. It just takes time just like it did with dad and everyone else.
Lacery vegas sounds fun! I've never heard of Vegan butter! Great job on the lose tank top!
Suzie I cant wait to pop over an read your blog!
Sarah what workout are you doing?
Victoria I think lazy weekend s are wonderful! Your soups sounds good!
Anvy oh my so sorry about the rug!!! Is your dog ok?
Kim way to go!!!
Kenal water retention bites! Just go by how your pants feel CONGRATS on the raise!!
Jamielr wow! WTG!
Dixie have no fear the scale will go in your favor!0 -
COFFEE CREAMER FAIL!!!! I've always just poured my coffee creamer straight in my cup and guessed it was about 2 tablespoons.....today I measured and I actually use FIVE! I love my coffee too much to give it up (really, my job loves me when I drink my coffee cause I stay awake and am more productive)
I was wrong when I said I was 221.0. I guess I got stuck on the 221 and didn't pay attention to the last number. It was actually 221.8 but this morning I was 218.8 so that is a 3 pound drop from Sunday. Yay for not REEEEALLY getting up to 221.8!0 -
Hi there Ladies!
What a great group! I've been reading through your posts and this is denfinitely my kind of motivation.
My name is Noelle. I'm 32 and a mother of 2 beautiful girls. And I'm tired of feeling fat!
Today is the day. I have been at or under my food goals for the last two days and today I continue.
I am starting at 213lbs. I would love to be between 170-175. I've gained the 40lbs over the last three years when my Thyroid decided to get lazy. So now it's time to get back on track and work for what I want.
I'm on my way0 -
Just stopping by to say hello. Sorry I haven't really had time to stay caught up with everyone. I will try to do better! I gotta get busy with work for now. Have a great day!!0
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noelle: Hi there, welcome to the group! I'm 32 too and I promised myself that I am not spending any more of my 30's fat.
Kendal: See...we told you that you weren't really 221 - I being right (just ask The Hubbs!) I'm with you on the creamer thing too. I know that I use more than 2 Tbs but I refuse to actually get a spoon out and measure the damned stuff as it's early and I haven't had my coffee yet so I just dump it in and enjoy my caffeine nirvana. :happy: . Oh, and Congrats on the raise- that's awesome!!!!!
WIChelle: I would agree with your friend's advice on the carbs. You are gonna need some carbs if you are doing a hardcore exercise plan. You gotta eat to fuel the muscles and such. I'm glad you had a nice anniversary. Oh, and thanks for asking about my dog - she's just fine, not sick or anything.
suzie: You are so positive and loving - I totally having you around here. :happy:
Lacey: I always carb overload during my TOM (which would be now - BTW) but I am TRYING sooo hard to eat healthy and nutritious food. So far, so good today. Do you like your new running garb??
Amber: I'm sorry you've been sick, feel better! :flowerforyou:
jamielr84: Holy cow, what a great loss for you!!!! :flowerforyou:
sarathes: Yay for holidays! Also, yay for the end of TOM!!!
Kimm: I didn't know you were Canadian. My dad's from Nova Scotia all the waaaaaayyyyy East!
Kristina: Hey there! :flowerforyou:
I think I mostly responded to everyone. It's harder now that we have so many more people but I love having such an active board!!! I got a nice long doggie walk in the snow in this morning and then I hopped on my treadmill for the first time in a week. I promised myself to stop running if my hip started hurting me again but I was able to do 2 miles at a 12 min mile pace with no problems. It's so weird how much I miss running when I am unable to do it. I even missed my treadmill :noway: . I got my KenpoX workout in and am all ready to start my"recovery week" #8 tomorrow. I actually really HATE the P90X recovery weeks as they seem soo much harder than the regular weeks (probably cuz it's all core crap and Yoga - stuff I need but don't like so much). Anyhow, I ordered my after P90X workout today. I'm getting KettleWorx, anybody heard of and/or tried it? It's a 6 week kettle bell program. The Hubbs was all excited about it and I'm always excited about anything he'll do WITH me. (He was all about Insanity for about 2 weeks and then he gave up - his commitment to exercise kind of sucks) So I ordered it today and with how slowly mail from the states makes it over here, I would imagine that it will arrive just about when I finish P90X. I'm excited at the thought of doing kettle bells. When I still lived in California last year, I went with a friend to a kick-@ss kettle bell workout on the beach in Monterey and I have never been so sore in all my life as I was for the week after that workout. I hope this one is similar! Have a great day everyone!!!0 -
I just can't keep up on this board! It seems like every time I look at it I have pages and pages to read, lol, but I'll keep trying.
Personally I really like the kettlebell workouts I do; just remember to keep that core strong so you don't injure your back, etc. On a side note; I actually did my kettlebell workout first thing this morning after waking up and while warming up with it and doing the "around the waist" part it kind of slipped and flew, fortunately if just landed on the floor and didn't do any harm but since I'm on the second floor of an apartment building I think it may have woken up my neighbors....ooops, sorry.
Today I have to go and retake CPR despite just having it a few months ago because my second job won't accept the one from my full time job (stupid!) so I'm not sure how much I'll get in today. I got 50 minutes of my Jillian exercises in this morning and have Zumba this evening. I was throwing in my TurboJam workouts as well but I think that might be a bit too much, so I'll take a break for now. Hope everyone has a great day and I'll try to check back soon.0 -
Well I woke up feeilng like major @ss this morning. At 3am I thought maybe it was just the fact that our bedroom was a tad on the cold side. When my alarm went off at 5:30 yeah right. I've got the head cold action going on and my body is sore from working out, but it feels on the edge of ache. I am hoping that the two exedrin headache pills will at least clear some of it up and get me through the day. its hard to say if its the weather or if its a real cold. Lord knows its been going around.
I love how green ORegon is, but the older I get the more I hate the fact that in a 24 hour span it can be hot, cold, raining and hot again. It kills me. I want to move somewhere more steady and warm. Like southern california.
Not sure if the workout will happen today so I will watch my cals like a mad woman and at the very least I have a date with the hot sauna tonight at the gym.
I decided that by June if I am still going strong with this, which will be 6 months, I am going to either buy rosetta stone for German or pay for lessons. I have a decent base since I had to take two years for Art History degree in college but I'd really like to speak another language fluently. I can read it WAY better than I can speak it. And then if that goes well, then maybe French or Chinese. It was nice to think of a non work out related gift to myself that didn't involve clothes or shoes.0 -
Lacey: I like the Rosetta Stone for German. My ADD-ness makes it impossible for me to actually do it every day but it is a really good program and a GREAT incentive for you! I hope you feel better.
ct1986: what size kettle bell are you using for your workouts?0 -
good morning girls! i am feeling better today finally. my eating last week was absolutely horrible! i didnt log it because i didn'twant to see the numbers. but i am back on track and ready to go. i wish i had the money to get a juicer and the fruit and veggies to juice. it all sounds soooooooooo good. despite being sick, i went to the park with my 2 dogs and a friend and went for a walk. it was great but my legs are still sore. i plan on going to visit mr treadmill and mr elliptical i just a little while. other than that to day is laundry day :sad:
:sad: :frown: :frown: i hate doing laundry. actually i dont mind washing and drying clothes, its the folding and hanging i hate. i need a laundry fairy lol well you ladies have a great day and i will check back in later hopefully! 0 -
Amber - I too hate HATE :explode: putting away laundry. Jeff doesall of our laundry (I cook), but I still have to put mine up. Hate. It.
Amy - Is Rosetta a computer program or is it a cd car type thing or both?? There is a couple great apps for my ipad I thought about too, but I'd like a more comprehensive one.
Exedrin Tension Headache pills oh how I loves yous!! They are kicking in and I'm starting to feel mildly more like a human instead of a puffed up balloon.0 -
Ah Alberta....I grew up there. I miss Canada. I've lived in the USA for the past 10 years but was born and raised Canadian. Where'd you live?
I'm in Edmonton, but I'm from the Vancouver area originally and looking to move back in 1-2 years if all goes well.
Cool, I was born in Vancouver but my family lives in st. Albert and baptiste lake, just outside of athabasca up north. I love B.C. I love to move back home someday.0 -
Lacey: They sell several iterations of the program and I believe that you have the option of getting some cds but the program is primarily a computer program. You can either purchase the program or you can use their web option (I did the web option with Spanish and purchased the German program). With the web option, the lessons are the same as the one you buy but you are kind of "leasing" the time - you can subscribe for 6 months or a year or whatever you think will work for you. The thing I didn't like about doing it online is that the program gets slow during the hours that most of the users are on and it made it really annoying. I like having the software on my computer, it's a lot more user friendly.
Well, I spent my evening trying on every stitch of clothing in my closet and 2 dressers. I have a huge stack of "too big" clothes to get rid of and I am fitting back in to pretty much everything in my closet. I nearly passed out when I tried on 3 different (style and brand) size 14 dresses I own and....they....TOTALLY...buttoned (and/or zipped up) ...and they looked....GREAT!! I kind of tried them on "just to see" cuz I figured there was no way I'd fit into a 14 yet. :happy: Now I just need somewhere to wear dresses to. :grumble:0 -
Woohoo Amy!!! That is sooo awesome! I am holding off on doing any more closet shopping until March 15th-ish and cannot wait. I've got a few size 14 dresses I don't think will fit but am hoping they are closer at the least. I'd love them to fit so I can take them to Vegas to wear out to my dinners. And am hoping that at Old Navy I can buy 14 pants...0
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WOOOOHOOO AMY!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:0
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I am checking in for the week... it's been rough! Valentines DID NOT help! But my weight is the same... 277. No less, but also no more... I now have a cold (yuck) but it is sunny today so I was able to walk to work!!! Supposed to be clear until Friday... Hopefully next weeks weigh in will be better!0
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Alight I'm finally at my computer for the first time in 4 days so I thought I'd post those links that I had told you about. You know the ones about blood sugar and which included info that unknown to me has helped me get moving again. Apparently you cannot lose fat while there is insulin in high levels in your system. My high carb days are over. Anyways, watch them all because they all go together and have a good amount of very informative information in them. The more carbs you eat the more you will crave, you need to find your bodies spot where you are getting enough but not so many that you are constantly craving them. Seems like a tricky thing to do but I am finding I'm having almost no cravings (unless i let myself get hungry) since I started eating less carbs. I am eating probably on average 80 a day, seems to be a good spot for me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RE4cXeX7Po
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcvg4DnLvn8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCkQdPZjF-Y&feature=related
Also, I am have unofficially just past my halfway to goal mark, weight in is not until Friday but im so excited to be halfway through my weight loss, I never thought this day would come. I am in the middle of TOM I really didn't think that I would have any loss this week (so far 1.5 lbs), I guess keeping up with things is really helping. I need to loose 136.5 lbs in total, and halfway is 38.25 lbs lost and so far I have lost 38.75 lbs. I now weight 193 lbs...holy cow im flying through the 190's 2.5 weeks ago i was at 200 lbs. I am not sure how long I can keep this momentum going but I am going to take every bit I can get.
Amy: Awesome on fitting in 14's!!! I went shopping this weekend and bought my first large shirt and I tried on a size 14 pants that fit me...I couldn't believe it, I just got into the 16's! I think I am officially out of plus sizes. Feels great doesn't it???
Kendal: Glad you are back on the wagon girl!! You got this!
Also here is a chart I have been keeping track of my weight loss with if you would like to take a look how it has gone of the past 10.5 months.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AjgR5Jxk9nxGdHNkeFBkTGl4VWNMNk5zMG40RVFqTHc&hl=en0 -
anvy1221: I actually have one that adjusts from 5 lbs. to 20 lbs. Currently I'm working with it at about 11 lbs.0
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It's been a super busy day for me (and here on the board apparently!), so I don't have time to respond to everyone, but I did read all your posts!
Everyone who posted their weight after I posted the chart, I added your weight to the list, and you'll be back on next week when you post your next weigh-in.
Noelle- welcome to the the group! Thanks for the introduction. Jump right in!!
I was in two trainings today, which took up a good chunk of my day, and I had a lot of stuff I had to get accomplished, which just couldn't get done. Tomorrow I'm in some waste of time training for the VA all day, so that's another day down that I could be actually doing work. This means Thursday and Friday are going to be crazy for me!
I did find out my boss wants me to go (short notice) on a day meeting with in Washington DC on Monday. Yay! Of course, now that I have Emma, I have her to think about. Luckily, a friend will be able to take care of her (I'll fly out Sunday afternoon and come back Monday night), but I need to start looking for potential places to board her, as friends won't always be an option. Too bad I won't be able to spend more time in DC, as my brother lives in Baltimore and I have a friend in DC I would love to see.
I'll check in tomorrow when I get a chance. Good to hear from everyone!! Keep at it!0 -
Kendal - scooted over for you on the wagon!!! Congrats on the raise... Measure and put away the creamer!!!
Suzie - you had a great weight loss. Remember slow and steady wins the race!!! Your story was interesting - thanks for sharing!!!
Kristina - part of me is jealous of your snow and the other half of me is glad it was you and not me. We have grass showing again today (wind and sun just took it away!!!)... Have fun in DC!!! I'd watch Emma if I was closer. We are going in Nov this year for the Pumkin Chunkin!!! I can't wait...
Lacey - Have a blast with your friend this weekend... To run longer, I'd really suggest C25K. Then slow down, breath deep and run. Glad your clothes are fitting better. Juicing does ROCK!!! Glad you're feeling better... Excedrin is my magic pill... It must be the caffeine. Good luck with your future closet shopping!!! I hope it all fits for Vegas...
jamie - Congrats on your loss!!!
sarah - congrats on your loss!!! Hope it got warm enough to go shopping. I love shopping.
Hi Kim!!! I'm half Canadian but have always lived in the US. My mother's parents emigrated from Ontario Canada...
Amber - hope you're feeling better... (((((big hug)))) Glad you got your workout in despite not feeling well!!! DH does laundry and the house cleaner folds it and puts it away... I hate laundry too!!!
WiChelle - glad your anniversary went well!! The idea to eat more carbs makes sense to me with working out more. I know on my busy days, I burn tons more calories. Have you thought about a Bodybugg or BodyMedia?
Welcome Noelle!!! This group is great!!! I have thyroid trouble and take medication. I've still lost almost 50 pounds - YOU can do it!!!
Karen - nice to hear from you. Stop in when you can... We will still be here
Amy - I have 2 kettle-bell workouts - very short 15 min or so. Let me know how you like the series DVDs. I have 5 and 10 lb bells. So cool that you went through your closet and that things fit better!!!
ct1986 - I have to "refresh" my CPR next month. Been there, done that with dropping the Kettle-bell!!!
startingoverca - at least it wasn't a gain. Hopefully next week will be better.
I just love that BL is on now... The most inspiring show for me. Although caught part of a new show - "Pitchmen." WOWSA - I loved it... Exercise equipment demoed. Sooo cool. My first 2 clients for tomorrow have canceled so I have no excuse not to run!!! I'm going to try "Scorpion flip" during the commercial... Got in 30 min low impact aerobics with mom tonight...I so want to do the ball challenge!!! See you all in tomorrow!!!0 -
I can't get over how quickly this thread moves during the day these days. Love it! Makes it a bit hard to keep up with everyone but it's all good.
kimmrdodge: Cool! My husband is American and loves the Vancouver area best of all the parts of Canada he's visited. Also, congrats on getting halfway done! I'm envious
Amy: Way to go! I'm looking forward to the day I get to donate all my 'fat' clothes. Unfortunately, I've been plus-sized so long I don't have any smaller sizes lurking in the closet to inspire me.
Kristina: Sounds like work keeps you pretty busy. I wouldn't mind having a job that involved a little travel, but unfortunately it's pretty unlikely with what I do. Glad you were able to find someone to watch Emma.
Victoria: Have fun with aerobics and working out with your mom!
My day today was pretty uneventful. I saw a small loss when I stepped on the scale but I've decided not to record every little fluctuation. New scale is officially lower than old scale was yesterday (by .4 lbs), though, which makes me happy. Work was good, but busy. I've got a lot of things on my plate but I was able to clear off some of the older tasks that have been hanging around for a while, as well as make some progress on one of my overdue reports. The report isn't officially overdue... I just wanted to have it done 2 weeks ago as I have another one piling up on top of it and I'll be auditing again in 2 weeks or so, which will be a third report to write up.
Chris and I went to Olive Garden tonight and I was good and had grilled salmon (and brought half of it home). I've decided that Olive Garden doesn't really know how to grill salmon. I think next time I'll just suck it up, order something calorie-tastic, and only eat half of it. Now I'm just going to relax for an hour or so to finish digesting, then do a cardio workout (boxing and running, maybe a little skipping), and while I work out Chris is going to make banana bread. Yummy!0 -
pinbotchick: my CPR wasn't even up yet but I took the Heartsaver one a couple of months ago and had to take the Basic Life Support class today so boring, albeit important.
sarahthes: I haven't been to Olive Garden in ages. Good job on the choice tonight. I think your plan for the future is fine too as long as it's only once in a while.0 -
ct1986: Bummer that your CPR certification wasn't enough. That's weird, isn't it?
sarahthes: I'm down to the last of my smaller sizes hiding in my closet. I got rid of my size 6, 8, 10 and 12's about 5 years ago so once I get out of the 14's I'm gonna have to go shopping (something that I used to love when I was smaller and WILL love again). I used to really like the Olive Garden but their portions are really insane - good for you for getting something healthy!
Victoria: I'm gonna have to look up "Pitchmen" on the interwebz. I'm always looking for new shows to watch!
Kristina: Yeah, my dog is probably the cause of fewer last minute trips for my family. We have a really nice German lady who loves to watch her but she barely speaks any English so I have to get one of my bilingual neighbors to help me contact her when we need pet sitting. It's kind of a pain.
Well, my day started off slow due to the fact that I was on the phone with a friend back in the states who is having marriage issues. I didn't get to bed until after 2 am (stupid time difference!). I rolled out of bed at 8 am and managed to drag myself on a walk with the dog and discovered that it was a butt-freezing 15 degrees outside this morning. The sun shining through my window kind of tricked me in to thinking it was warmer - it was not. Now it's almost 2 pm and it's warmed up to a balmy 30 degrees. I'm so ready for winter to be over. I got my YogaX in today and am feeling a whole lot more flexible than I have been in a LOOOOONNNNGGG time. Now...maybe..a nap??? Have a great day Super Pals!0 -
anvy1221: It's not really all that odd since the "healthcare" version covers things such as using bags, advanced airways, etc. but still slightly annoying since two months ago they said the other one would be fine.
I can't wait for winter to be over, I don't so much mind the cold but now we are in the stage where one day it's 70 F and the next it's down to -10 F. That's the part that drives me crazy.0 -
Still logging everything. (well, other than that one bite size piece of chocolate last night.) Still sticking to P90X- I did CardioX last night. When it starts with yoga, it takes a while for my heart rate to get up....my hrm only counted 87 cals burned in the first 20 minutes. :indifferent: yeah right. I think it said I burned about 400 cals so I rounded up to 500 cals for the hour....seems about right. It doesn't really matter though cause I was already right at my cals for the day before exercising so I had a 400-500 cal deficit yesterday.
My main goal is to NOT weigh myself till next Saturday. That'll be the end of my first 4 weeks of P90X (even though I had a 2 week hiatus from being sick). I'm not expecting miraculous results, but I'll continue on anyway.0
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