"H20" Seventy Days of Shredding those EGGGstra Pounds Week 2

cazzincali

OMG.. SOO MANY PEOPLE HAVE POSTED I DONT KNOW IF ILL EVEN ATTEMPT TO CATCH UP WITH IT ALL.. HAHA.. BUT I I KNOW SOME ARENT LIKING THE SCALE ONE, BUT I THINK TOO MANY PEOPLE STRUGGLE WITH THAT.. AND I WANT THEM TO SEE HOW THEY DONT have TO STEP ON THE SCALE DAILY.. BECAUSE WHEN ALOT OF US DO, IT JUST DOES MORE HARM THAN GOOD. I KNOW ITS EVEN MORE FRUSTRATING WHEN YOUVE WAITED ALL WEEK AND DONT SEE ANYTHING.. BUT REMEMBER ITS NOT ALWAYS IN THE NUMBERS ON THE SCALE..

HAPPY TUESDAY..

Ya know... I have a personal trainer that I work with once a week. I started with her after my physical therapy was finished for my knee injury. She has her MS in Physical Therapy as well as her trainer certs. I needed to make sure I had someone that wouldn't cause me to REinjure my knee. Okay... all of this to say... she made me pick a goal SIZE, not a goal weight. So I did. I do not know what it will take to get back into a size 7/8. But that is my goal. The last time I wore that size I weighed 135#. But who knows now? If I'm in better shape (more muscle) I might weigh more. In any case, it isn't JUST about the numbers... you are SO spot on, April!

pink_and_shiny

ceelovejay - YAY for being out of the 160's!

Let me just start off by saying I think you are AWESOME for commenting to everyone! I really appreciate it. I wish I would out of the 160s! LOL Only the 170s so far. You can say that again by the end of this challenge. :-)

*face/palm* Uhhhh...I was preemptively congratulating you. I've got powers like a Precog in "Minority Report"...yeahhhhhh. We'll say that is what happened, not me making a dumb type-o. :laugh:

tanniew78

I now have 8 miles of my challenge done. I love shopping and using it as an excuse to walk even more.

I also got a new veggie. The turnip.... I have never tried this. Root vegetables tend to intimidate me. However, theres not much I havent at least tried in Walmarts. Turnips, parsnips and rutabagas are pretty much all thats left. lol....


So, now I have to figure out something to do with it, that i have the ingredients for.....

bjshooter

I have no idea how many miles I have done, I titally forgot to count, I don't add everyday type walking in as exercise either.

I am all happy with my weight though, as the Wii lied to me this morning and told me I had put on 3lb, I went to get weighed on the proper scales in the chemist and weigh in exactly the same 11st 1lb (155lb) Can not wait to be in the 10's come on already

cazzincali

I now have 8 miles of my challenge done. I love shopping and using it as an excuse to walk even more.

I also got a new veggie. The turnip.... I have never tried this. Root vegetables tend to intimidate me. However, theres not much I havent at least tried in Walmarts. Turnips, parsnips and rutabagas are pretty much all thats left. lol....


So, now I have to figure out something to do with it, that i have the ingredients for.....

ROAST THEM! Root veggies are awesome roasted! I love my veg!! I cut up a carrot, parsnip, potato, yam, squash, zucchini... throw them in a baggie with 2 TBL of olive oil, salt and pepper with loads of herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley - whatever you like!) shake them up, put them on a cookie sheet or baking pan lightly sprayed with olive oil PAM and bake at 400F until fork tender. They are SO yummy! I use the leftovers for frittatas or omelettes. You can also throw in a few cherry tomatoes too.

It's one of those "no recipe, recipe" I love those! :bigsmile:

bjshooter

Yeah roasted turnips are lovely, or boiled and mashed with potato or carrot mmmmmmmm.

fitterpam

Completely understand the no scale thought April...most of us trade an addiction to food to an addiction to something else though....very very few people will not get addicted to something else. For some, it's the control that the scale give us. I'm not talking about myself specifically....LOL....but I MIGHT fall into that category. My line of work is cause and result. I know that if I eat something sodium heavy one day, I'll see it on the scale the next. I'm not so worried with individual numbers, but more trends. I guess I'm bred to do it.....but cutting back to 2x a week is huge for me, but it means I'm slipping a lot more I think because I don't see an immediate result to my actions the previous day. If it's not working after this week, I'll stop it. I do focus on other things too though, like clothes in smaller sizes (although I've dropped almost 60 lbs and I'm only down 1 size) so it's a much slower motivational goal.

Cazz - I LOVE roasted roots....mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm higher in sugar and higher GI food than others so I try and limit how much I enjoy....but Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

pink_and_shiny

Roasted roots?! I've never tried such things! Cazz, I'm totally taking your suggestion and giving it a whirl. I COMPLETELY forgot to grab my new veggie at the market this morning - was too focused on getting the hubs some yummy stuff for his lunch.

You know what I'm very excited about, though? The most amazing Asian pear EVER that I've got waiting for me. I got it at my local farmers market on Sunday and the sample I'd tried was the most wonderful tasting Asian pear...so yeah I'm going to devour that sucker tonight.

tanniew78

I now have 8 miles of my challenge done. I love shopping and using it as an excuse to walk even more.

I also got a new veggie. The turnip.... I have never tried this. Root vegetables tend to intimidate me. However, theres not much I havent at least tried in Walmarts. Turnips, parsnips and rutabagas are pretty much all thats left. lol....


So, now I have to figure out something to do with it, that i have the ingredients for.....

ROAST THEM! Root veggies are awesome roasted! I love my veg!! I cut up a carrot, parsnip, potato, yam, squash, zucchini... throw them in a baggie with 2 TBL of olive oil, salt and pepper with loads of herbs (rosemary, thyme, parsley - whatever you like!) shake them up, put them on a cookie sheet or baking pan lightly sprayed with olive oil PAM and bake at 400F until fork tender. They are SO yummy! I use the leftovers for frittatas or omelettes. You can also throw in a few cherry tomatoes too.

It's one of those "no recipe, recipe" I love those! :bigsmile:

I will try this. Maybe do it with some California mix or potatoes...

tanniew78

Roasted roots?! I've never tried such things! Cazz, I'm totally taking your suggestion and giving it a whirl. I COMPLETELY forgot to grab my new veggie at the market this morning - was too focused on getting the hubs some yummy stuff for his lunch.

You know what I'm very excited about, though? The most amazing Asian pear EVER that I've got waiting for me. I got it at my local farmers market on Sunday and the sample I'd tried was the most wonderful tasting Asian pear...so yeah I'm going to devour that sucker tonight.

i really love the Asian pears. To me they are a cross between an apple and a pear. Definitely a delicious change from normal American standard fruits.

tanniew78

So, i am making Irish Stew but not in the traditional sense with corned beef. I departed even from my normal smoked sausage, which is use in here... and got turkey smoked sausage. NOT at all sure how thats going to turn out. Im usually not a fan of turkey products. However, in the interest of lowering calories, I am using it.

I am trying to figure out what to make with the turnips tomorrow..... I just have pork and chicken right now....

violet_820

Well I actually gained a little this week. I've not been paying attention to my calories like I should... so therefore, some changes must be made.

1) I'm going to try to give up sugar as best I can this week... including soda.

2) More water - I love it ice cold with ice cubes in it. But you could also freeze lemon water or lemonade and use those for your ice cubes.

3) I tried yoga for the first time this past week. Have a new yoga workout video, so will try that. May work in some 30 day shred as well.

4) NO SCALE this week. Oh, this is going to be sooo hard for me. But I can do it!!

5) I have been doing some DR visits lately for some issues, and one of the things recommended is getting my heart rate up. Going to try to elevate it just a little more than I normally have. Push myself a little further. The benefits of exercise even extend to our mental health and outlook.

Here's hoping for a good week!!

cazzincali

Roasted roots?! I've never tried such things! Cazz, I'm totally taking your suggestion and giving it a whirl. I COMPLETELY forgot to grab my new veggie at the market this morning - was too focused on getting the hubs some yummy stuff for his lunch.

You know what I'm very excited about, though? The most amazing Asian pear EVER that I've got waiting for me. I got it at my local farmers market on Sunday and the sample I'd tried was the most wonderful tasting Asian pear...so yeah I'm going to devour that sucker tonight.

i really love the Asian pears. To me they are a cross between an apple and a pear. Definitely a delicious change from normal American standard fruits.

Yep! AGREED! Asian pears are awesome!! I also like persimmon! Kind of a starchy fruit, but oh-so good!

Nikstergirl

So far a pretty good day! Plenty of water and probably a little more yet tonight and I ran 2 more miles at the gym along with my weight training. Still thinking of what I'll get new at the store to try... I like hearing some of the ideas so far!!!!

Needing some new running shoes.. anyone have any suggestions?? I'm probably going to my local running store to get fitted by a pro, didn't do that the first time and now that I'm addicted to running I figured it's probably worth it!

TTFN!

pink_and_shiny

So far a pretty good day! Plenty of water and probably a little more yet tonight and I ran 2 more miles at the gym along with my weight training. Still thinking of what I'll get new at the store to try... I like hearing some of the ideas so far!!!!

Needing some new running shoes.. anyone have any suggestions?? I'm probably going to my local running store to get fitted by a pro, didn't do that the first time and now that I'm addicted to running I figured it's probably worth it!

TTFN!

I have to suggest New Balance. They're my favorite!

cazzincali

So far a pretty good day! Plenty of water and probably a little more yet tonight and I ran 2 more miles at the gym along with my weight training. Still thinking of what I'll get new at the store to try... I like hearing some of the ideas so far!!!!

Needing some new running shoes.. anyone have any suggestions?? I'm probably going to my local running store to get fitted by a pro, didn't do that the first time and now that I'm addicted to running I figured it's probably worth it!

TTFN!

I have to suggest New Balance. They're my favorite!

I have New Balance! They work a treat for wide feet!! :bigsmile: Funny thing is... when I first started losing weight this time, I lost it in my feet first!! :laugh: But the NB have great support. I go to a place called "Snail's Pace" where they actually FIT YOU for a shoe and what you will be doing in it!!

pink_and_shiny

So far a pretty good day! Plenty of water and probably a little more yet tonight and I ran 2 more miles at the gym along with my weight training. Still thinking of what I'll get new at the store to try... I like hearing some of the ideas so far!!!!

Needing some new running shoes.. anyone have any suggestions?? I'm probably going to my local running store to get fitted by a pro, didn't do that the first time and now that I'm addicted to running I figured it's probably worth it!

TTFN!

I have to suggest New Balance. They're my favorite!

I have New Balance! They work a treat for wide feet!! :bigsmile: Funny thing is... when I first started losing weight this time, I lost it in my feet first!! :laugh: But the NB have great support. I go to a place called "Snail's Pace" where they actually FIT YOU for a shoe and what you will be doing in it!!

I have flippers for feet too! NB really does do a great job with their wide shoes. A Snail's Pace is a great store! If there's a New Balance store near you they do fittings as well, that's where I got mine.

pink_and_shiny

So far a pretty good day! Plenty of water and probably a little more yet tonight and I ran 2 more miles at the gym along with my weight training. Still thinking of what I'll get new at the store to try... I like hearing some of the ideas so far!!!!

Needing some new running shoes.. anyone have any suggestions?? I'm probably going to my local running store to get fitted by a pro, didn't do that the first time and now that I'm addicted to running I figured it's probably worth it!

TTFN!

I have to suggest New Balance. They're my favorite!

I have New Balance! They work a treat for wide feet!! :bigsmile: Funny thing is... when I first started losing weight this time, I lost it in my feet first!! :laugh: But the NB have great support. I go to a place called "Snail's Pace" where they actually FIT YOU for a shoe and what you will be doing in it!!

I have flippers for feet too! NB really does do a great job with their wide shoes. A Snail's Pace is a great store! If there's a New Balance store near you they do fittings as well, that's where I got mine.

Nikstergirl

Thanks ladies!!! I am going to go get fitted.. and I don't have wide feet (I don't think so anyway) so we'll see what the pros say! There's a few local stores by me that are amazing (or so I'm told) and will really look at how you run and whatever to get you in the right shoe. The first one's I got I just picked up on sale at Shoe Carnival... they were great, but they're done! Training for a 10k and maybe a 1/2 marathon this year... NEED the best shoes possible!!!

I will definitely look at the New Balance, I have another friend (not on this site) who swears by them and is a distance runner!

You girls ROCK!

AprilVal

I UPDATED MY TICKER.. TIRED AFTER WORK TONIGHT.. WORKING IN THE AM.. THEN OFF THRUSDAY.. PLANNING EITHER WALKING SOMEHOW.. MAYBE THE TRAILS DEPENDING ON THE WEATHER.. OR ZUMBA ZUMBA ZUMBA.. MAYBE ILL HAVE A PERSONAL ZUMBATHON.. DO ALL OF THE LEVELS IVE DONE SO FAR.. ONLY MAKE ME LEARN THAT MUCH QUICKER.. HAVE A GOOD NIGHT... OFF TO FIND SOMETHING TO EAT.. I HATE EATING LATE, BUT THATS THE DOWN FALL TO WORKING LATE..

pink_and_shiny

Wooohoo, got out there and hit the track. Got in 2.21 miles in 29 minutes doing C25K W1D2. I'd initially planned on shooting for 5 miles (running the C25K program twice), but then I couldn't figure out how to re-start my coaching/timing prompts on my running program, so I did a cool-down lap instead. Do you think I should do the W1D3 workout, or just skip right to W2D1 the next time I'm out at the track! I feel good, but can't say I felt totally challenged.

Tammysueless

Hello! I'm new to this site and this group but I started doing the walk a couple days ago and It's going much better since I've gotten a pedometer!! I also have been drinking more water. A friends husband's Dr. told him to drink his weight in oz.'s times 2. And he started losing weight when he did. Anyway It's good for you!

Tomorrow will be my first weigh in and believe it or not, i'm looking forward to it. I only weigh myself once a week so I don't drive myself nuts with the numbers. I gave up Pop (Soda) until Easter. I always drank diet but its just not good for you and I want to save it for special treats. Just don't ask me to give up my iced tea!! I put 1 tub of Great Value diet peach tea into a gal. of hot water with 2 hot tea bags and let it steep for 10 min. Take the bags out & put the tea in the frig. It has flavor and only 1.6 cals per 8 oz. So all in all not bad and I've been training myself to stop drinking anything except water after 9pm (i don't go to bed untill about midnight so that seems to work).

I am also going to get Zumba for the wii , can't waite! And if I like it I might get the DVD's. I work much harder alone otherwise I worry about what I look like tring to do the moves. That might change after I get some of the weight off though.

Thanks for the inspiriation!

cazzincali

Well... went and did my cardio and my "eggstra" miles on the stationary bike. :bigsmile: I have learned that I can bang out almost 4 miles in 11 minutes. I am going to try to start adding minutes to it instead of looking at the miles. So maybe 13 or 14 minutes tomoz! :happy: Any extra is good, isn't it?

Does anyone else feel ravenous after their workout? Or is it just me? I TOTALLY crave carbs afterwards! :grumble: I have started measuring out 3/4 cup of multi-grain cheerios and puffins into snack sized baggies for my craving. We'll see how it works out for me!

sameantha

Well... went and did my cardio and my "eggstra" miles on the stationary bike. :bigsmile: I have learned that I can bang out almost 4 miles in 11 minutes. I am going to try to start adding minutes to it instead of looking at the miles. So maybe 13 or 14 minutes tomoz! :happy: Any extra is good, isn't it?

Does anyone else feel ravenous after their workout? Or is it just me? I TOTALLY crave carbs afterwards! :grumble: I have started measuring out 3/4 cup of multi-grain cheerios and puffins into snack sized baggies for my craving. We'll see how it works out for me!

YESSSS, I am starving after a workout. I just have a cheese string. Protein is good for building muscle.

sameantha

Today, I finally got myself back on track with my eating.

Last night I did 2 mile interval on the TM. I am having a hard time getting past 2 mins, I think my body is just getting adjusted to running again.

Tonight I did intervals but with different machines and did weight training circuits in between. I did the step machine for the first time tonight. I don't much care for it. Either I didn't have it set right or it was just to slow for me. I did 9 min step = .5 mile, circuit, 1 mile elliptical, circuit and 3.3 mile bike for a total of 1 hr. I am not sure if I should count any of these miles for the challenge. I also had 5 miles pedo for work. I know there have been some comments about using pedo miles, but my job is a very fast pace and I am normally pushing or pulling skids of material that weigh around 50 lbs.

I am not sure what to count towards the challenge. I really get bored with doing the same workouts day in and day out.

JeninBelgium

So far a pretty good day! Plenty of water and probably a little more yet tonight and I ran 2 more miles at the gym along with my weight training. Still thinking of what I'll get new at the store to try... I like hearing some of the ideas so far!!!!

Needing some new running shoes.. anyone have any suggestions?? I'm probably going to my local running store to get fitted by a pro, didn't do that the first time and now that I'm addicted to running I figured it's probably worth it!

TTFN!

I have to suggest New Balance. They're my favorite!

I have New Balance! They work a treat for wide feet!! :bigsmile: Funny thing is... when I first started losing weight this time, I lost it in my feet first!! :laugh: But the NB have great support. I go to a place called "Snail's Pace" where they actually FIT YOU for a shoe and what you will be doing in it!!

I have flippers for feet too! NB really does do a great job with their wide shoes. A Snail's Pace is a great store! If there's a New Balance store near you they do fittings as well, that's where I got mine.

I usually say that I have "duck feet" wide toes, narrow heels- I used to wear New Balance and still think they are great but switched to Saucony Omni Pro Grid 8(9?) as they are a bit more stable and also wear Mizunos- they ahve a trail version of a runnig shoe I like and my feet were just getting soaked in my new balance and sauconies- I also hear that Brook's beast are great!

did a bit of walking at lunch today - just a kilometer (0.6 miles) but I figure better than nothing

JeninBelgium

"Hello! I'm new to this site and this group but I started doing the walk a couple days ago and It's going much better since I've gotten a pedometer!! I also have been drinking more water. A friends husband's Dr. told him to drink his weight in oz.'s times 2. And he started losing weight when he did. Anyway It's good for you! "

I heard weight in ounces divided by 2 - I f I drank my weight in ounces times two that would be about 4.5 gallons!

AprilVal

Hello! I'm new to this site and this group but I started doing the walk a couple days ago and It's going much better since I've gotten a pedometer!! I also have been drinking more water. A friends husband's Dr. told him to drink his weight in oz.'s times 2. And he started losing weight when he did. Anyway It's good for you!

Tomorrow will be my first weigh in and believe it or not, i'm looking forward to it. I only weigh myself once a week so I don't drive myself nuts with the numbers. I gave up Pop (Soda) until Easter. I always drank diet but its just not good for you and I want to save it for special treats. Just don't ask me to give up my iced tea!! I put 1 tub of Great Value diet peach tea into a gal. of hot water with 2 hot tea bags and let it steep for 10 min. Take the bags out & put the tea in the frig. It has flavor and only 1.6 cals per 8 oz. So all in all not bad and I've been training myself to stop drinking anything except water after 9pm (i don't go to bed untill about midnight so that seems to work).

I am also going to get Zumba for the wii , can't waite! And if I like it I might get the DVD's. I work much harder alone otherwise I worry about what I look like tring to do the moves. That might change after I get some of the weight off though.

Thanks for the inspiriation!

WELCOME.. IF YOU DO WITHOUT POP, BETWEEN NOW AND EASTER, YOU WONT WANT IT AGAIN. TRUST ME. I STOPPED DRINKING POP FOR A WHILE AND THE FIRST TIME I PICKED IT UP AGAIN IT MADE ME SICK.. I HOPE YOU DO WITH THAT.. ZUMBA FOR WII IS FUN, I GET LOST AND CONFUSED BUT I STILL LOVE IT..

AprilVal

Today, I finally got myself back on track with my eating.

Last night I did 2 mile interval on the TM. I am having a hard time getting past 2 mins, I think my body is just getting adjusted to running again.

Tonight I did intervals but with different machines and did weight training circuits in between. I did the step machine for the first time tonight. I don't much care for it. Either I didn't have it set right or it was just to slow for me. I did 9 min step = .5 mile, circuit, 1 mile elliptical, circuit and 3.3 mile bike for a total of 1 hr. I am not sure if I should count any of these miles for the challenge. I also had 5 miles pedo for work. I know there have been some comments about using pedo miles, but my job is a very fast pace and I am normally pushing or pulling skids of material that weigh around 50 lbs.

I am not sure what to count towards the challenge. I really get bored with doing the same workouts day in and day out.

WELL YOU COULD COMBINE BIKE AND WALKING TOGETHER, LIKE SOME WERE TALKING ABOUT DOING.. ID CONCIDER ELIPTICAL AS WALKING MILES BECAUSE ITS ALONG THE SAME RHYTHM, IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN. KEEP IT UP HUN..

CrystalS

Good Morning!! Sounds like everyone's making serious progress. Great job!!! :bigsmile:

This morning was my weigh-in day, but I think I'm going to change it to Monday next week so it's not in the middle of the week. Anyway, I was down 2 pounds! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: I haven't met my goal of being 185, but maybe if I work really hard, I'll meet it by Monday, since that will still be February. :happy:

I'm still doing great on drinking my water. I bought some lemons yesterday to add to it, although I really like my water just plain.

I haven't tried a new veggie this week, yet. We eat a lot of veggies and I can't think of one that I haven't tried. But I'll try to find a way to fix one differently - I like that roasted root veggies someone mentioned on here. Yum!

As far as the other challenges go, I'll work on them.

Thanks, April, for all your hard work.

I forgot to mention that I did take my "before" picture last week. I I'll put it on my profile. :blushing: I feel really "fluffy" :laugh:

Have a great Wednesday!! :flowerforyou: