*Snowflakes to Sunshine Challenge* Week #10 Discussion 3.11.
Krys_T
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Snowflakes..this is where I would like you to celebrate your accomplishments! How did you do this week? Where is one area that you feel you should improve for the next week? What is your schedule going to consist of next week and something new that you want to try this week (I.e morning workout, different cal amount, lowering carb intake, etc.).
Please be open and honest about this past week, as it helps everyone else to be able to give you the praise, motivation, or advice that you may need!
Please be open and honest about this past week, as it helps everyone else to be able to give you the praise, motivation, or advice that you may need!
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I just have to say, I am LOVING the new pic Krystle!!! You look ABSOLUTELY amazing!
So, down 1.5... just shy of my goal for the week... and I am happy with that...
Not sure what the plan for this week is as it stands...
I think the biggest thing that got me through this week was how many people told me that my enthusiasium motivates them to really give it their all each week too. I think that made me feel more like I now had to put up or shut up...
So i guess we will see
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Well Ladies you are all doing great and you are all FINE women!! :flowerforyou: YOU are BEAUTIFUL!
Last week I defintely did not work to the best of of abilities.... I worked out 3 days and I was inspecting a gain...
I am greatful it wasnt a HUGE one... I can deal with 0.4 of a pound . I am sure I can burn it off just chasing after the little one lol..
One of my problems is I am seriously doubting myself as far as it comes to reaching the 40 pound goal by June 1st 2011:ohwell:
I have lost 15.4 pounds since the beginning of this challenge. Which means I have 24.6 pounds to go , until June 1st... I really hope i can do this!! I really want to look good in new clothes for ONCE this summer !! :laugh:0 -
Lost 5 lbs this week (though I really only see it as a 2.5 lb loss, since I was at 180 before my birthday celebration week...) and I made it into the 170's!! (
177.5 )!!! I've been really, reeeally good all week. I did the Shred most days, one day of Zumba, and 2 days of C25K. I plan on doing it all over again this last week of the 1st half of the challenge, but with 3 days of C25K, now that I'm into it!
A few days ago I had a low(er) carb day, thanks to another challenge. It was really hard for me to eat less carbs, but I would like to try it a couple days again this week, because it made me eat more veggies.
I anyone else doing low-carb? I would love if you would share your food diary with me, or to hear your suggestions/advice!
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addisyn2010... You've lost more than me!! There's no pressure to reach your goals by June 1st, you'll still have ALL summer to stick with it!! It might take you until July, or even August, but you're gonna get there, and that's what matters!
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I had an relization this week. I have, in the past, gone on diets and once I reached my goal weight I go back to my old habits. It was all or nothing. Strict eating or binging. Busting my butt or sitting on it.
Once I lose this weight, I don't plan on changing what I am doing. I like how I feel, I like what I am eating.
I have made a life style change. I don't feel like I am depriving myself... I have found moderation.
I think this is one of the reasons I am not stressing over not lossing weight fast. I know that if I don't make it to my goal weight in June I will eventually get there.0 -
I lost 2 pounds this week, which is right on goal, but I didn't do it through a lot of effort on my part. I started getting a cold over the weekend. Monday I felt good getting up for my class at the Y, but got dizzy over and over during class, came home and collapsed. I was useless Tuesday thru Thursday, barely having the energy to do the bare necessities. Today I went back to class and did ok, and I feel a good bit better, so I didn't lose too many days from my routine.
I have been reading up on metabolic typing diets. It looks like I am a dead center type (the extremes being slow oxidizers who need high-carb diets, and fast oxidizers who need high-protein diets.) My husband is also in the middle, but with heavy leanings toward the fast side. The book I'm reading suggests those in the middle find their own "best diet" through a process similar to the "allergen diet" method. For 5-7 days you eat almost entirely meat and non-starchy vegetables. No grains, no dairy, no fruits, and as little starch as possible. Then over the course of 2-3 days for each addition, you start to add back foods from those categories. When the addition of a food makes you feel good, you add more of it until it starts making you feel bad, then you back up to the optimum amount and start on another food. It is a time-consuming and monotonous process (I did it for allergies years ago and couldn't keep it up) but it makes sense to me. As soon as I am over this cold completely, I am going to start the process. There is also a way to get an analysis done online that cuts down the process by zeroing in on the "most likely" foods to be good for you or the ones you should just plan to avoid. I am really tempted to spend the $40 and shorten the process. I just can't imagine a week without fruit or dairy, and then who knows how long until those categories are really back in the diet.
I plan to continue three days a week vigorous exercise, and 1-3 days of lighter exercise. If the weather ever gets better, I'd like to get out walking some again, and I know the dog would like that too!0 -
I lost 3 pounds this week (17 since starting this challenge and 26 total since 11/1/10) - I'm very happy with my progress and without this challenge to keep pushing me I don't think I would have made it this far.
I am shocked at any loss this week - two weeks sick with sinus/chest congestion and only exercised last sunday - but stayed within my calories all week and a couple days too low due to no appetite...I need to get rid of this cold so I can workout again and feel like my old sassy self...
Keep up the great work everyone and lets all say a group prayer for spring because this winter has about done me in!!! 0 -
I lost 1.5lbs this week, so I've lost 12lbs so far and I have 28 more to go to reach the 40lb mark. Honestly if I don't drop 40lbs by June, I'll be fine with that, it'll come off. Staying committed and living a healthier lifestyle is what matters the most.
I really need to focus on my excercise this week. Because I've lost over 10lbs I'm now on a 1200 net cal which is only 140 less, so I can do it.
Could someone recommend a scale that they absolutely love? I have a healthometer scale and I'm not sure if it's accurate enough (I hope so) this morning I was 198, 195, than 194. I weighed myself at least 15 times in different parts of my house until I kept getting the same number.
KRYSTLE....I really would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for starting this challenge. You have touched so many0 -
I just have to say, I am LOVING the new pic Krystle!!! You look ABSOLUTELY amazing!
So, down 1.5... just shy of my goal for the week... and I am happy with that...
Not sure what the plan for this week is as it stands...
I think the biggest thing that got me through this week was how many people told me that my enthusiasium motivates them to really give it their all each week too. I think that made me feel more like I now had to put up or shut up...
So i guess we will see
xoxo- S
Thank you darling! And wonderful job on the loss this week!
One of my problems is I am seriously doubting myself as far as it comes to reaching the 40 pound goal by June 1st 2011
I have lost 15.4 pounds since the beginning of this challenge. Which means I have 24.6 pounds to go , until June 1st... I really hope i can do this!! I really want to look good in new clothes for ONCE this summer !!
Like I have said before...don't get to caught up in that. You are at a weight that you may not get to the whole 40 by June 1st, but that is ok! There are no losers in this challenge. You have been doing an awesome job!
A few days ago I had a low(er) carb day, thanks to another challenge. It was really hard for me to eat less carbs, but I would like to try it a couple days again this week, because it made me eat more veggies.
I anyone else doing low-carb? I would love if you would share your food diary with me, or to hear your suggestions/advice!
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Haven't really tried low carb...well I take that back, some days I am a lot lower carb as it pertains to bread and rices...but I always have the carbs from fruits and veggies But way to switch things up! It has obviously worked!
I think this is one of the reasons I am not stressing over not lossing weight fast. I know that if I don't make it to my goal weight in June I will eventually get there.
This is a good way to look at it...slow and steady, there is no need to rush it for the sake of the challenge, you will get there and when you do...it will be so much sweeter.
I lost 3 pounds this week (17 since starting this challenge and 26 total since 11/1/10) - I'm very happy with my progress and without this challenge to keep pushing me I don't think I would have made it this far.
Great job...and your progess is great, you are right! Keep it up!
I lost 1.5lbs this week, so I've lost 12lbs so far and I have 28 more to go to reach the 40lb mark. Honestly if I don't drop 40lbs by June, I'll be fine with that, it'll come off. Staying committed and living a healthier lifestyle is what matters the most.
I really need to focus on my excercise this week. Because I've lost over 10lbs I'm now on a 1200 net cal which is only 140 less, so I can do it.
Could someone recommend a scale that they absolutely love? I have a healthometer scale and I'm not sure if it's accurate enough (I hope so) this morning I was 198, 195, than 194. I weighed myself at least 15 times in different parts of my house until I kept getting the same number.
KRYSTLE....I really would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for starting this challenge. You have touched so many
That is great...I am soooo proud of you! And girl if it weren't for you, I wouldnt have even known about this site! So thank you mama! :flowerforyou:0 -
Ok..so 1lb is fine with me considering the fact that I changed a lot of things around this week like calorie intake, taking new birth control pills to get rid of the depo in my system and starting TuboFire. So I am hoping and praying that it works come next week and the following weeks. I know a lot of time it take a little minute for your body to catch up to a new routine of habits so I am ok with that!
This week I am going to continue with TurboFire and Zumba
Friday: TurboFire Day 6 and Zumba Tone and Sculpt
Saturday: TurboFire
Sunday: TurboFire and Zumba
Monday: Rest Day from TurboFire so just Zumba
Tuesday: TurboFire
Wednesday: TurboFire and Zumha
Thursday: TurboFire in the morning
My goal is to get Zumba in at least 2 to 3 times a week..since it is a fun break from TurboFire
Also, I really wanted to concenrate on my intake...going back and forth..up about 200-300 so a little zig-zagging this week to keep my body guessing. I never seem to have a problem with water, since that is all I drink anyway! So I am just trying to keep a positive attitude and stay focused on consistent exercise0 -
Lost 1 pound this week. I had a bad week eating wise but I am back on the wagon now!0
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I am getting back on track with my exercise and only had a few poor choices with food and it showed on the scale. I am down 1.8 lbs. and it feels gooood! I am so close to the 180s!
The dedication of everyone is so inspiring! My goals for the week is to keep drinking the water, continue the exercise in the mornings, and continue to reduce my poor food choices!0 -
I was down 0.8 this week, so not quite a lb. But I'm glad it was a loss and not a gain. At least I am going in the right direction. As far as what I am going to do this week, I am going to bring my lunch to work everyday this coming week. I am also going to try my best to stay within my calories, fat, and carb limits. I'm trying to eat lower carb, not low carb or no carb just lower than I usually do carb. Also I plan on doing my C25K 3 times this week. I wasn't able to get it in at all this week, so I am a week behind.
I have REALLY got to get with the program! I need to up my water to at least 90 oz or more a day. I need to stay within my goals I've set. And I need to stop giving in to what I want to eat. I love healthy food so I just need to make it a priority to incorporate it into my meals daily.0 -
Snowflakes..this is where I would like you to celebrate your accomplishments! How did you do this week? Where is one area that you feel you should improve for the next week? What is your schedule going to consist of next week and something new that you want to try this week (I.e morning workout, different cal amount, lowering carb intake, etc.).
Please be open and honest about this past week, as it helps everyone else to be able to give you the praise, motivation, or advice that you may need!
I did well this week. even with the set back from the girl scout cookies. it was good to have them and get them out my system. now I won't be craving them and if I do, they're gone. I ate 3 servings of them and gave the rest to my daughter. I had them in the cabinet for almost 2 weeks, so I am so surprised that I waited that long to eat them. So I would say that's the one thing I need to improve on. To be more disciplined and stop eating things that are not conducive to my weight loss.
Friday- I did something different these week, I went to a Friday zumba class! I will also do JM 6 pack in 6 week abs. Also this week, I am trying new recipes because I'm tired of eating the same boring foods.
Sat- I will workout for 45-60 minutes at the gym after my daughter's tumbling class.
Sun- workout from home, incl. zumba on wii and JM abs.
Mon- JM abs
Tues- kickboxing in the morning
Wed- zumba in the AM and meet w/ my trainer.
Thurs- zumba in the PM
So that's my week in review. I will be on later to comment on everyone's week.
Luckily it didn't effect my weight loss much. I thought it would have, but maybe I could have loss more if I didn't splurge on the cookies. The day before that, I got a moolatte from DQ. I knew it was 800 calories, but I also knew I had already burned more than that. But at this point, I am not trying to maintain. I'm trying to get ahead. So those little guilty pleasures will have to come to an end.
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LW: 177.2
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Snowflakes..this is where I would like you to celebrate your accomplishments! How did you do this week? Where is one area that you feel you should improve for the next week? What is your schedule going to consist of next week and something new that you want to try this week (I.e morning workout, different cal amount, lowering carb intake, etc.).
Please be open and honest about this past week, as it helps everyone else to be able to give you the praise, motivation, or advice that you may need!
I did well this week. even with the set back from the girl scout cookies. it was good to have them and get them out my system. now I won't be craving them and if I do, they're gone. I ate 3 servings of them and gave the rest to my daughter. I had them in the cabinet for almost 2 weeks, so I am so surprised that I waited that long to eat them. So I would say that's the one thing I need to improve on. To be more disciplined and stop eating things that are not conducive to my weight loss.
Friday- I did something different these week, I went to a Friday zumba class! I will also do JM 6 pack in 6 week abs. Also this week, I am trying new recipes because I'm tired of eating the same boring foods.
Sat- I will workout for 45-60 minutes at the gym after my daughter's tumbling class.
Sun- workout from home, incl. zumba on wii and JM abs.
Mon- JM abs
Tues- kickboxing in the morning
Wed- zumba in the AM and meet w/ my trainer.
Thurs- zumba in the PM
So that's my week in review. I will be on later to comment on everyone's week.
Luckily it didn't effect my weight loss much. I thought it would have, but maybe I could have loss more if I didn't splurge on the cookies. The day before that, I got a moolatte from DQ. I knew it was 800 calories, but I also knew I had already burned more than that. But at this point, I am not trying to maintain. I'm trying to get ahead. So those little guilty pleasures will have to come to an end.
Oh, forgot to mention...
LW: 177.2
CW: 175.2
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im down 3.1 which is good though i did then binge today on chinese food. not going to let is get me down though. just to keep going. i'm happy i haven't been binging and that modifying my carb intake has been aiding in that.0
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I gained 1.5 pound this week but Im now wearing two pair of pants that didn't fit at Christmas so its all GOOD
I'm going to take my measurements next week after my TOM is over. I'm going to face the tape measure.
I started C25K today. This morning in fact, right after I weighed in. And it was tough,but I did it. My plan is to be more mindful of my entire intake rather than focus solely on calories. I think I will see some benefits in doing that. My work out plan, since its Spring Break, is to be active every single day. Work out every single day over the next week while I have the time. So since I started C25K I will be doing that 3xs a week), zumba and yoga this week. I'm also going to pick up my Beck Diet Solution book and start integrating some of that mindfulness back into my eating. I really wonder if I am still underestimating my intake & portions because honestly, I am surprised that the scale is not moving, even if I am losing inches...
This is the halfway point but like some of you already said, this is a journey and I am not going to let myself get caught up in the numbers game, but rather focus on all the other things that go into healthy living---mindful eating, whole clean foods and getting into a mind set where food is not a frenemy or a crutch, but rather fuel for my body!
Have an amazing weekend snowflakes.0 -
I am disappointed to say that I am up 7 pounds due to fluid retention. I also haven't been exercising as often as I should have been. My goal for next week is to monitor my sodium intake more closely.0
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I lost 1.5lbs this week, so I've lost 12lbs so far and I have 28 more to go to reach the 40lb mark. Honestly if I don't drop 40lbs by June, I'll be fine with that, it'll come off. Staying committed and living a healthier lifestyle is what matters the most.
I really need to focus on my excercise this week. Because I've lost over 10lbs I'm now on a 1200 net cal which is only 140 less, so I can do it.
Could someone recommend a scale that they absolutely love? I have a healthometer scale and I'm not sure if it's accurate enough (I hope so) this morning I was 198, 195, than 194. I weighed myself at least 15 times in different parts of my house until I kept getting the same number.
KRYSTLE....I really would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for starting this challenge. You have touched so many
I agree with the 40 pounds. I was only looking to find some support and motivation, and this group has been phenomenal!!0 -
Well this past month or so, I was starting to fall back into my old habits. If you read any of my diary entries I would not eat lunch but eat a candy bar (or two) and then later on have a some other crap for a snack. I was maintaining or slightly gaining. So, I switched it up a bit. I decided to change my caloric intake to lose 1.5 pounds a week. That is forcing me to pick better foods because I just don't have the calories to waste on crap. I also gave up chocolate for Lent...none for me since Tuesday. I have also been trying to get my water in. I usually get 4 - 5 cups in, but I started trying to get 4 in in the morning. I am up at 4:30 each day and don't leave the house til 7 so I decided that I should be able to get half my water in before 7 am. I have done great for the 2 days that I switched my calories. I will weigh in tomorrow when I get to curves. Have a great weekend everybody!!0
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punkrawkcutie Great job! “put up or shut up... “ Love! It does make you feel good when you learn you motivate others.
addisyn2010 You are doing awesome! Please remember 40 lbs is just a number. You will get there but there will be bumps in the road- Life happens girl! Be proud of where you came from no matter what. I’m proud of you!!!
Steph_135 Super job girl! Congrats to getting to the 170’s
robynrae_1 Totally girl! I think it is important to keep logging, weighing and measuring your food after we reach out final goal because that is our check and balance. Rock on girl!
givprayz Great job on your loss! The book sounds very interesting! I think I would be spending the $40. LOL I’m glad to hear that you are feeling better!
netter43 Great Job! I hope you are back to feel like your old sassy self soon!
bettyboop4 Great job! I have a Weight Watchers scale and it does the same thing. It drives me crazy. I said something to my husband and he said, “well stop moving it then!” Haha If the thing showed me the same number I wouldn’t have too.
Krys_T Great job! Loving the new pic~ Hot momma! Your plan for next week looks great!
maeflower1234 Great job! Sorry you fell off the horse! I’m glad you got back on up there. Now strap yourself in tight and enjoy your ride! You got this girl!
bhonniered Super job girl! Great goals next week!
forgiven4life Great job! Great goals for next week! I also need to bring my own lunch to work! I think I will be stealing your idea!
TeamLeela Great job! Great goals for next week! I also need to be more mindful and say no! I need to find something to satisfy that sweet tooth.
healthy_is_best Great job! Yummo Chinese food. I wish it wasn’t so bad!
leandread That is awesome that you are fitting into those pants. I think you will see a great loss next week went TOM passes. Great plan for next week!
teijei My sodium has been crazy the last three does. I had a diet soda today and could last the sodium. I need to keep it in check also. I have a salty taste in my mouth. People always look at me weird when I say that. Maybe if they limited their sodium intake too they would see what I’m talking about. You will have a great loss nest week!
Well I was up a little bit this AM so waiting to weigh in. My sodium has been crazy the last 3 days when I usually have it in check. So to correct this I'm going to first log my food before eating it so I can make changes if need be. I'm going to do the 30 day shred every day. Also going to go to the gym everyday and if I can't I will workout at home. I will pack my lunch and snacks for work for the week. I finally was able to get new sneaker today. I also got some new workout cloths. And a new swimsuit!
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menorato I'm glad that you have noticed and made the changes that you need too to keep yourself in check. Great job girl!0
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Have any of you tried the LARABARs? I got a a free samples of the Apple Pie and Peanut Butter ones. I tried the Apple Pie one it was really yummo! They are Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Non-GMO, Vegan and Kosher. I will be getting more when I go to the store next. I think this will be my new sweet treat. 0
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For lack of a better word, I've been pretty glum for the past two weeks. I'm having problems at work & with my relationship and I barely left the house or did much of anything. (Sorry if that's TMI, I just haven't really talked about it much.)
I haven't been on the boards and I've been lax with spreadsheet updating, so I'm really sorry if I let anyone down.
I know I can work much harder than this, and, even though we're already almost half way there, I'm finally feeling about ready to step it up. Honestly you guys and this challenge only things that have kept me from crazy junk food binges.
Thank you guys for being random people in the world that can come on here and be so caring and motivating to people like me that you don't even know. I'm so impressed by so many of you-- the people that are dropping weight like water, and the people who are having a hard time and yet aren't giving up. I just wanted you guys to know that even if we don't always feel like we have much to say, there are people like me who read what you guys write and it means a lot-- even just the little things.
So thanks again, and I'm ready to get my butt into gear starting NOW! :drinker: (<~~ That's a water toast by the way... staying away from empty wine calories! lol)0 -
Eyesee I hope things turn around for you soon! Keep on smiling girl because you rock and you are special to us!!!:blushing:0
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For lack of a better word, I've been pretty glum for the past two weeks. I'm having problems at work & with my relationship and I barely left the house or did much of anything. (Sorry if that's TMI, I just haven't really talked about it much.)
I haven't been on the boards and I've been lax with spreadsheet updating, so I'm really sorry if I let anyone down.
I know I can work much harder than this, and, even though we're already almost half way there, I'm finally feeling about ready to step it up. Honestly you guys and this challenge only things that have kept me from crazy junk food binges.
Thank you guys for being random people in the world that can come on here and be so caring and motivating to people like me that you don't even know. I'm so impressed by so many of you-- the people that are dropping weight like water, and the people who are having a hard time and yet aren't giving up. I just wanted you guys to know that even if we don't always feel like we have much to say, there are people like me who read what you guys write and it means a lot-- even just the little things.
So thanks again, and I'm ready to get my butt into gear starting NOW! :drinker: (<~~ That's a water toast by the way... staying away from empty wine calories! lol)
Awww Aislin, you gotta tell us this stuff! But I'm glad that you are letting us know now. Sometimes life pulls away from this journey. But girl don't worry about the spreadsheet being delayed. You have done such a WONDERFUL job in just creating it that if it is delayed...so what! LOL! I hope everything turns around for you, be strong!0 -
Well, I did loose 1 pound. I am now down to 188. My start weight was 195, so at least I am out of the 190's. A bit disappointed about not meeting the weight loss goal that I set which was for 186, but it is fine. Hopefully, I will hit it on next week's weigh-in.
I have decided to start the application process for my Ed.S, which will then lead into my doctorate Ed.D. I think that I am in a good place now with family, employment and other factors. I figure I can have my doctorate and be skinny by age 35. I will be 32 this year.
Enjoying being on this journey with all of you. You have kept me motivated when I wanted to quit and it has pushed me to be consistent in other areas of my life. I am grateful.
Have an Awesome week everyone!
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