*Snowflakes to Sunshine Challenge* Discussion: Week #9 2/25/

whittrusty

Hey everyone!

Congrats to everyone this week, whether you lost, gained or maintained! The thing we should be most proud of is that we're sticking to this, week after week.

My eating has been better lately and the scale is showing it, I'm already down a little more from Friday. My original mini goal was to be in the 180s by my 25th birthday (Tuesday), so every little bit will get me closer! I think it would take a miracle to reach it (I've still got 3.2 lbs to go) but I knew it was a lofty goal when I set it and I'm just proud that I got so close!

I ran 5 miles today for my 10K training run. It felt awesome. I'm so glad I decided to push myself to train for this 10K. I'm capable of a lot more than I expected, what a great way to boost my self-esteem AND kick my workouts into high gear! After this 10K, I'm going to continue training because I've got a half marathon to run in October and for the first time in my life, I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that I can do it!

I hope everyone is doing well this week! I should get back to studying...even though Tuesday is my birthday, I have two tests. There's no test make up in Med School.

Kaylasmom

Hi, there is no way I will be down 40 by June, it seems I am going backward instead of forward. Having said that, I am still in the race to the finish. I looked back at my first week diary and noticed that when I lost the most, I had really cut back on the carbs. So, this week I am going to repeat that way of eating and see if it helps.

givprayz

I fit in size 8 jeans today!!! I know sizes have changed, because I am still quite a bit heavier than I was 24 years ago, but to fit in an 8 is just amazing. I didn't buy the pairs I tried on because I didn't like the way they fit/looked, but I got them on, zipped and buttoned! I have never in my life fit in a size 6, but it seems that will be what I will end up wearing when I reach my goal, possibly even some 4's since I plan to lose 24 more pounds. That simply amazes me. I weighed 132 and wore sizes 8/10 when I got married, and this summer we celebrate our 25th anniversary and I plan to be thin enough I could fit back in my wedding dress ( a size 8, but luckily a ballgown style so the extra width in my hips won't matter.:laugh:) I'm so happy I found this site and joined this challenge, because I really credit all of you with keeping me on track. Thank you! :flowerforyou:

ltlhmom

I was away and didn't get my exercise in and made some bad food choices that is where I went wrong! But it is a new week I just needs to get out of the 200's.

ltlhmom

I fit in size 8 jeans today!!! I know sizes have changed, because I am still quite a bit heavier than I was 24 years ago, but to fit in an 8 is just amazing. I didn't buy the pairs I tried on because I didn't like the way they fit/looked, but I got them on, zipped and buttoned! I have never in my life fit in a size 6, but it seems that will be what I will end up wearing when I reach my goal, possibly even some 4's since I plan to lose 24 more pounds. That simply amazes me. I weighed 132 and wore sizes 8/10 when I got married, and this summer we celebrate our 25th anniversary and I plan to be thin enough I could fit back in my wedding dress ( a size 8, but luckily a ballgown style so the extra width in my hips won't matter.:laugh:) I'm so happy I found this site and joined this challenge, because I really credit all of you with keeping me on track. Thank you! :flowerforyou:

Woohoo! Congrats! That is super awesome!

Krys_T

I fit in size 8 jeans today!!! I know sizes have changed, because I am still quite a bit heavier than I was 24 years ago, but to fit in an 8 is just amazing. I didn't buy the pairs I tried on because I didn't like the way they fit/looked, but I got them on, zipped and buttoned! I have never in my life fit in a size 6, but it seems that will be what I will end up wearing when I reach my goal, possibly even some 4's since I plan to lose 24 more pounds. That simply amazes me. I weighed 132 and wore sizes 8/10 when I got married, and this summer we celebrate our 25th anniversary and I plan to be thin enough I could fit back in my wedding dress ( a size 8, but luckily a ballgown style so the extra width in my hips won't matter.:laugh:) I'm so happy I found this site and joined this challenge, because I really credit all of you with keeping me on track. Thank you! :flowerforyou:

That is so awesome! I am way proud of you...I know the feeling of fitting into a pair of pants that you thought you would never see again...and there you are after all of your hard work!!! WOW! I'm so happy that you decided to join the challenge!

Krys_T

I was away and didn't get my exercise in and made some bad food choices that is where I went wrong! But it is a new week I just needs to get out of the 200's.

You are right...this is a new week! And I'm right here with you...last week is in the past...let's make this one count!

Krys_T

Hi, there is no way I will be down 40 by June, it seems I am going backward instead of forward. Having said that, I am still in the race to the finish. I looked back at my first week diary and noticed that when I lost the most, I had really cut back on the carbs. So, this week I am going to repeat that way of eating and see if it helps.

Don't look at it like that...just remember that you may not make it to 40lbs by June, but you are having a great time doing it and with some amazing women! This is how I look at it...I want people to lose more weight with the group than they would have been able to do alone. That is what will make me happy! You can do this...just keep going and dig deep!

Krys_T

Hey everyone!

Congrats to everyone this week, whether you lost, gained or maintained! The thing we should be most proud of is that we're sticking to this, week after week.

My eating has been better lately and the scale is showing it, I'm already down a little more from Friday. My original mini goal was to be in the 180s by my 25th birthday (Tuesday), so every little bit will get me closer! I think it would take a miracle to reach it (I've still got 3.2 lbs to go) but I knew it was a lofty goal when I set it and I'm just proud that I got so close!

I ran 5 miles today for my 10K training run. It felt awesome. I'm so glad I decided to push myself to train for this 10K. I'm capable of a lot more than I expected, what a great way to boost my self-esteem AND kick my workouts into high gear! After this 10K, I'm going to continue training because I've got a half marathon to run in October and for the first time in my life, I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that I can do it!

I hope everyone is doing well this week! I should get back to studying...even though Tuesday is my birthday, I have two tests. There's no test make up in Med School.

5 miles!!! WoW girl you are amazing! I am tired just thinking about it lol. Way to push yourself! Like I always say, "If you never push yourself..how will you ever know how far you can go!". Keep it up and you will be ready for that 10K in no time!

Krys_T

I started out my week really good. I made a workout schedual that was going to work out well for me (and my husband.). 3 days of C25K, 3 days Zumba, 3 Days 30 day shred, 3 days of Turbo fire, and one day for p90x legs and back. I had it all set up for 3 weeks of hard working out and one week of less intense.
I made it 4 days into my plan when I got sick. I had the flu for a couple of days, now I have bronchitis. So the last 5 days I have done nothing. Went to the Dr and was put on antibiotics so atleast I am on the mend. This is the first day that I have felt some-what human.

Ok I am done ranting,
My plan for the week is walk on
treadmill for 10 min the next 2 days. (sun, mon)
treadmill for 20 min (tue, wed)
treadmill for 30 min (thur, friday) If I am feeling good I might try D1W1 of C25K

No problem! I know the feeling! But you have your plan of attack with this week so just stick with it and push yourself one day at a time! I am starting C25K this week as well! I'm excited and nervous at the same time because I really don't like running! LOL. But WE can do it!

Krys_T

My TOM is next week, so I have been wanting to eat like crazy! Will be so happy when it gets here and I lighten up. Aside from TOM, I have maintained for 3 weeks now, so I feel like I need to change things up a bit. Congrats to all who had a great week. To those that didn't, chin up!

I know what you mean...gotta switch up your workout or eating...that's what I am having to do this week to break the halt! But you can do it...I am going to try and post some things about hitting plateaus.

Krys_T

Ok everyone...well I have decided, to become an Independent BeachBody Coach! Another one of my MFP friends is one and happened to message me and ask me to look into because she thought that I would be good at it. And after about a month of thinking about it...I have decided to do it. It is very similar to what I try to already do: keep others accountable, motivate and inspire, help others live a healthier lifestyle, sell BeachBody products, etc. I figured what better thing to have work alongside me being a Zumba Instructor.

I want to help people, and if I can make this a lucrative business at the same time...it would be great. I want to go to back to school to be an RN and once you are in the program...you have to quit whatever job you have. So if I can make this my "career" while I am in school, we won't have to live off of one income while I'm in school.

I just feel like in this point in my life "paying it forward" is so important and I hate to see or hear people say that they CAN'T do something. I have been "thin" and obese and I know how both feel. So its not like I am a skinny person saying, "This is what you need to do to be skinny!". I want people to relate to me and know that they can achieve ANYTHING that they want to. So I'm looking for different ways to market myself and appeal to a larger crowd.

So I am just crossing my fingers that this all works out the way I am envisioning it! I know that the sky is the limit! And I want to thank every single one of you for inspiring me every day and for sending your kind words, because it is this very reason that I have felt empowered to help even more people...but the Snowflakes will always be on the top of my list...because this is where the new Krystle was reborn

SparkleShine

Down one pound and totally excited-finally hit that long awaited 10 pound mark! It has taken me a while to hit it. I started this in November, so it has been quite the journey to get there! But-I feel like I am finally beginning to understand my body more, what I need, etc. I am getting more water and more exercise-so that always helps. Focusing on what I eat-not just calories, but the content of fiber and sodium and protein-that is helping also. TOTALLY EXCITED!! ( A little scared that I am going on a mini-vacation next week-but I already bought my own snacks to hopefully stay on track)

Congrats!!!!:flowerforyou:

SparkleShine

For me, plain and simple I just was NOT myself this week! TOM coming unexpectedly really messed me up and took me for a ride. However, I am ok with that. I know where I went wrong and I know how to fix it. I know that I have hit a plateau and I have been doing some research about what to do when your weight loss stalls...so I will be zig-zagging calories this week and switching up my workout routine.

I will still be doing C25K 3x a week, Zumba 4x a week, strength training 3x a week and incorporating my Jackie Warner circuit training DVD. Food wise...no more candy binges LOL but I am going to keep everything else pretty much the same. There are just days where I will be doubling up on portions or adding a few more calories in the day for purposes of zig-zagging.

I am hoping this helps with my plateau and I AM going to stick with whatever schedule I decide to put together.* 3 more weeks until halfway pics and measurements and I HAVE to be ready and rock it out for these 3 weeks!*

You are doing great Krystle! You always have a great attitude and a plan of action! This will help you know and in the long run! Thanks for being so inspiring!:flowerforyou:

I just about choked when I saw we only have 3 weeks until half way pics and measurements....GULP! I'm where I started at. I guess I better hit the ground running...and quick!

onlyhalfcrazy

Good morning ladies!! Hoping today is a new day for me to stay focused and get back on track. I have had several days ,(since last Thursday) of making bad choices and not exercising. Thursdays workout really pushed me to the limit and today my legs are still a little sore. I am focusing today on good choices and getting myexercise in. Hard to believe we are half way!!! I am able to get into my skinny jeans, but they are tight!! I will post new pics the end of the week (After a few days of hard workouts :blushing: ) Congrats everyone!!!! Hope all has a great week!!

Positively_Me

Morning ladies!!

My plans for this week: 2/28 - 3/4
Eat 1200 calories
Keep may carbs @ 120g, fat @ 40g, protein @ 90g, and fiber @ 25
Do more cardio ( 5 -6 days) and less strength (maybe 2 -3 days).
Drink 100oz water
And to stay positive and focused on my goal!

Have a great day ladies!!

bbl

mkingraham

Does anyone have the link to the spreadsheet? My link doesn't seem to be working right or something! Thanks

TeamLeela

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Auxe1cQx0-KYdEx1Z0RnVXRfUEUzWUZjazV3ZXVzWWc&hl=en&authkey=CJum5OMJ#gid=0

TeamLeela

my data for this week didn't post to the sheet...

bhonniered

So my RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) kicked in bad this weekend and I am still recovering - feels like somebody took a bat to my knee and hip! However, I am not going to let that slow me down!
My Dr. had said that exercise in moderation is good for it! So back on track this morning! A surprising thing for me is that I have found a love of Yoga. That is what kept me moving this weekend (along with pain meds :ohwell: )

Krys_T

my data for this week didn't post to the sheet...

It doesn't post instantaneously, it is done manually each week

IsMollyReallyHungry

I lost 1 big pound for the month of February.:ohwell: I am just glad I did not go up with all the yo-yoing I did on the weekends.:happy: Most of them were crazy gross and like this weekend, I even got sick to my stomach a few times because of the garbage I was putting in. :grumble: Last week I got very sick from a smothered meat I had that I had not had in over 10 years at least. I thought I was going to die afterwards.:embarassed: It was so good going down and I continued to eat it because it was delicious. Boy did I pay for that one for about 4 or more hours past dinner. So needless to say it will be a long time before I order that again IF ever. :grumble: I had been doing good just having one or two from someone else's plate. So I am going to go back to just a taste. My body did not like it at all in a large quantity.

February was a rough month for me. My plan for March is to focus on eating right and clean, and to work on maintaining my weight loss over the weekends. This has been a problem for me in the past for sure. I can easily blow my good week over a weekend. So this month that is my primary focus. I have the activity down pat. I have my normal support group meetings coming up and looking forward to them for sure.

March means spring is around the corner. Can you smell the flowers?:flowerforyou: I can and I am so ready for spring!! Boy is the year going fast!

Whatever your goals are stay focused, be encouraged and inspired and think positive thoughts. Have a good week everyone.:flowerforyou:

leandread

So my RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) kicked in bad this weekend and I am still recovering - feels like somebody took a bat to my knee and hip! However, I am not going to let that slow me down!
My Dr. had said that exercise in moderation is good for it! So back on track this morning! A surprising thing for me is that I have found a love of Yoga. That is what kept me moving this weekend (along with pain meds :ohwell: )

I YOGA too. May its amazing benefits help take the pain down a notch...along with the meds

IsMollyReallyHungry

I have binged terriably these last 2 weekends. Can't tell you which one was worst.

I still managed to lose 1 big pound for the month of February. I am just glad I did not go up with all the yo-yoing I did on the weekends. Most of them were crazy gross and like this weekend, I even got sick to my stomach a few times because of the garbage I was putting in. Last week I got very sick from a smothered meat I had that I had not had in over 10 years at least. I thought I was going to die afterwards. It was so good going down and I continued to eat it because it was delicious. Boy did I pay for that one for about 4 or more hours past dinner. So needless to say it will be a long time before I order that again IF ever. I had been doing good just having one or two from someone else's plate. So I am going to go back to just a taste. My body did not like it at all in a large quantity.

February was a rough month for me. My plan for March is to focus on eating right and clean, and to work on maintaining my weight loss over the weekends. This has been a problem for me in the past for sure. I can easily blow my good week over a weekend. So this month that is my primary focus. I have the activity down pat. I have my normal support group meetings coming up and looking forward to them for sure.

March means spring is around the corner. Can you smell the flowers? I can and I am so ready for spring!! Boy is the year going fast!

Whatever your goals are stay focused, be encouraged and inspired and think positive thoughts. Have a good week everyone.

miss_amy

i am officially in a size 14 pants COMFORTABLY! i can't believe it! well... i can, cuz they fit, but i wasn't expecting them to just yet! i ordered a pair of 14s online to get ready to go down a size soon and when they arrived at my house after my AWESOME weigh in this weekend i decided hey, what the hell, i'm gonna try them on and see if they fit! and sure enough! fit like a glove! i mean, i didn't even have to struggle to get them on which means i am that much closer to gettin my booty into a 12! i am so so SOOO excited! my confidence in myself has gone up tremendously in the past two weeks. it feels so great to see big results after plateauing for like a month!

to all those who have gained, or plateaued... do NOT give up! i know its hard and you want to because you're frustrated, but i'm telling you, KEEP GOING! mix up your routine, try eating more (if you're plateaued), and STAY POSITIVE! i found eating a lot of high protein & high fiber foods helped me. last week i even was over my calorie goal a few days and i netted about 1200 the other days and i still lost (which makes me wonder if MFP sets their deficit too low?). but anyway, just keep going!

i just want to add, THANK YOU all for having my back! it's so great to have positive people who are going through the same journey in my life. i couldn't be doing this without all of your support!

Steph_135

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Congrats, Steph!! I love those NSVs so much! :flowerforyou: I think preplanning meals is such a great idea, but I haven't been able to manage that yet. :laugh: Great job following through with that!!! I hope your interview went well!!! :happy:

Thanks Val!! I think my interview went so well!! Fingers crossed that I get in (teacher's college)!! :bigsmile:

robynrae... Way to work around difficulties!!

Leela... I'm sooo sick of the same old recipes... Yet, I find that if I stick with what worked in the past (cereal, sandwich, and something funky for dinner, with fruits and veggies for snacks), that it seems to work for weight loss, despite being a bit boring... I need some new recipes... Whenever I run out of food, I feel like I don't even know what to buy... I have a rutabaga sitting on my counter that needs to be cooked up!! And yams... If you find any fun recipes, please share! :bigsmile:

whittrusty... Happy early b-day! Mine is Thursday. :laugh: It's so great that you got so close to your goal!! I'm not at all close to mine, but just to be in the 170s would be a gift to myself! Awesome with the running!! :drinker:

Kaylasmom... Great job on being observant! I really hope you see some progress by going back to what you were doing!! Just remember that you're not the only one whose body is taking her sweet time getting to where you want it to be! :laugh:

givprayz... CONGRATS on the pants!! :drinker:

ltlhmom... You're gonna get there for sure! Keep on going!

Krys... That's AWESOME!! :drinker: Your life is taking you in so many amazing directions! Keep on stepping through doors that open for you! You've got a great business mindset as far as I can tall!

Jacki... I'm worried that my pics will still look the same now as they did then, but oh well! Keep moving forward! :flowerforyou: Deadlines can stress me out so I try not to think about them. Also, there's still lost of time before June 1st! We just have to use our time wisely TODAY, or else tomorrow will be here before we've even begun!!

bhonniered... Do you take glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM? My mom takes those for her arthritis, and I take them when my joins are hurting from hard workouts. You can sometimes buy them together as well. You might want to look into those if you don't already take them. Maybe check with your doctor, if you are already taking pain medication. That's great that you and Yoga have found each other!! :bigsmile:

Mollie... Sounds like a tough week! I hope you feel better now! :flowerforyou: Maybe take a moment to see if you can come up with anything motivating you can do to keep you going strong over the weekends. Some things I might do are: belly dance, watch The Biggest Loser or some other type of weight loss show, try on some smaller clothes and see if you fit them yet, say positive affirmations (ie "Every day, in every way, I'm getting fitter and fitter, YES!"), and don't underestimate the power of pre-planning your weekend meals! :drinker:

miss_amy... That's AWESOME about the 14 pants!! :laugh: Now you need to order a size 12!!

Dhathri

Hi Snowflakes, great to hear all your accomplishments. For the past 3 days I didnt workout and my intake wasnt great either. But today I have done something, which I never did before. I did my C25K- W6D1 - finished 3.1 miles under 44 mins. Did 10 min run and 2 min walk intervals. I am slowly gaining confidence that may be I could run. Have a great day.

Krys_T

i am officially in a size 14 pants COMFORTABLY! i can't believe it! well... i can, cuz they fit, but i wasn't expecting them to just yet! i ordered a pair of 14s online to get ready to go down a size soon and when they arrived at my house after my AWESOME weigh in this weekend i decided hey, what the hell, i'm gonna try them on and see if they fit! and sure enough! fit like a glove! i mean, i didn't even have to struggle to get them on which means i am that much closer to gettin my booty into a 12! i am so so SOOO excited! my confidence in myself has gone up tremendously in the past two weeks. it feels so great to see big results after plateauing for like a month!

to all those who have gained, or plateaued... do NOT give up! i know its hard and you want to because you're frustrated, but i'm telling you, KEEP GOING! mix up your routine, try eating more (if you're plateaued), and STAY POSITIVE! i found eating a lot of high protein & high fiber foods helped me. last week i even was over my calorie goal a few days and i netted about 1200 the other days and i still lost (which makes me wonder if MFP sets their deficit too low?). but anyway, just keep going!

i just want to add, THANK YOU all for having my back! it's so great to have positive people who are going through the same journey in my life. i couldn't be doing this without all of your support!

Isn't that such an awesome feeling...good for you! That is the same way I felt when I got into some 14s! It was like, "Yes! That much closer to not shopping in the plus size store.". Good for you girly...keep up the great work!

Krys_T

Hi Snowflakes, great to hear all your accomplishments. For the past 3 days I didnt workout and my intake wasnt great either. But today I have done something, which I never did before. I did my C25K- W6D1 - finished 3.1 miles under 44 mins. Did 10 min run and 2 min walk intervals. I am slowly gaining confidence that may be I could run. Have a great day.

Great job! That is awesome! I can't wait to get to that point of jogging the whole 5K

TeamLeela

I'm about to strap on my shape ups and doing more walking laps in the house. I am determined more than ever to break through this plateau this week!