Losers! Challenge 2 (28/03-20/06)

poorcopies

Thanks for the welcome back!

Claire I am going to do the Race for Life in July so have copied this couch to 5k program, http://www.c25k.com/c25k_treadmill.html - I am going to start it this week as my Race is in 9 weeks - do you want to start it with me for some extra motivation?

poorcopies

Oh and Hanna you look lovely in your new default picture!

jellyfishjen

Evening all, just home from doing a stretch class. oh my god, it was so hard but so good and I am going to be incredibly sore tomorrow and wednesday as well no doubt.

Claire here is the link for the c25k treadmill version http://www.c25k.com/c25k_treadmill.html
If I can move tomorrow I plan on doing Jillian Michaels int he morning and day 1 of the c25k in the evening.

Tami, such an emotional time for you. I try to believe in the universe knowing best. So if you get the promotion I'm sure everything will work out fine. Your family will have a new place for holiday, and if not then you can work on the relationship with your brother. But these days distance is not an issue. Wishing you all the best.

Rach you have come so far and the small weight gain I know wont bother you. You are so strong and fit.

Hanna, amazing job on your first day of C25K. And as for push ups I would rather do anything but push ups. They are in the JM 30ds routine and kill me. I have no upper body strength or core strength for that matter.

Becci, so glad you are back. Big Hugs ((((()))))) Its good to re access. Success in knowing what to do.

I am once again looking at the food I'm putting into my body. This week I will think of it as fuel and only want the premium stuff so that I can get the most out of my journey. Means finding time to shop tomorrow, low on fresh stuff.

Goodnight All

PS.. As I was typing this Becci has also passed on the C25K link. Great Minds huh. Good luck girls.

Hannastyrbjorn

Thanks Becci! And good luck on the c25k to all of you! We can do this ladies!!!

chiliflea

Well.... Guess I can give it a go! I'm hoping the weather will improve again so we start taking the kids for walks along the canal - will be able to whack in a bit of c25k.... I'm tempted to get the iphone app too... Am going to see how different the treadmill version is from the "proper" outside version...

Thanks ladies! xx

idahogirl71

Stopping in to give a quick update....I did not get the promotion so no rush in packing and moving 1400 in 2 days time. I am okay with it. I was told by my supervisor I was first choice, but since I do not work in the office down there they were concerned about me moving that far just for a promotion in my current job because of the extreme change in weather, etc. I am fine with it. I was really confused about making the choice to move since I just located my brother a few days ago.

Speaking of brother....less than 48 hrs til we meet for the first time. I am so excited, but it feels as though time is standing still.

Classes start up again Monday and I can't wait. A week without classes is mind boggling. I need my classes to keep me sane I swear. And my husband started school just today so now we are both busy learning .

Keep up the great work everyone!!

heart tami

jellyfishjen

Exercise today was Jillian Michaels 30 day shred level 1 day 2 in the morning. Tonight I have completed day 1 of week 1 of the C25K. I walked at 4km/hr and ran/jogged/shuffled at 7km/hr. This was the treadmill version. So not sure what my natural 'speed' would be. As I don't have a HRM logged it as a moderate walk. It was hard but I'm feeling good. have had to work through pain today maybe from stretch class last night or from the 8km walk. Think i will try and do C25K tues, thurs and sat or sun (depending on work and social events). I am hoping to do JM30DS every morning.

Tami, the universe has spoken and you stay put. Enjoy meeting your brother, how very exciting. All the best.

chiliflea

Sorry peeps - didn't manage to do c25k today... Spent the day assembling ikea items! Kettleworx tomorrow morning and then shoe shopping for my DD...

Will have to work out where I can fit in the c25k!!

poorcopies

Hey everyone! I was pretty bad today with my asthma so ended up at the doctors and not going into work, so haven't done much exercise (apart from working to and from the docs!) all better now though, got some newer, stronger hayfever meds, woo hoo!

I also ordered some decent hiking shoes, they got dispatched today so should be with me shortly, YAY! Hopefully I will get them tomorrow or Thursday so I can try and break them in before the weekend, going to the Peak District with my boyfriend and I have planned us a 7-8 mile walk to do! I am excited! I am going to start on my C25K tomorrow. Epiiiic.

Tami, hope the meeting with your bro goes ok!

Hannastyrbjorn

Hi Girls!

Today I got up at 6 am and went out to do week 1 day 2 of C25K. Felt really good and it was warm in the air. A perfect day for jogging.... I really like it. It doesn't kill me and I can feel the progress I am making. Now I have to write my essay, which needs to be done by tomorrow... have a lovely Wednesday folks!

fuhrmeister

hello all, Sorry I have been MIA. Were are so busy with movign and Step Son graduation and birthday coming up. i appriceate all teh support you give nad promise to return the love when i have a bit more time. You are all wonderful. I hope everyone had a great mothers day.

I'm down 1.2lbs

chiliflea

hello all, Sorry I have been MIA. Were are so busy with movign and Step Son graduation and birthday coming up. i appriceate all teh support you give nad promise to return the love when i have a bit more time. You are all wonderful. I hope everyone had a great mothers day.

I'm down 1.2lbs

Well done chick! Can you just confirm your weight for me as I don't have a recent weigh in for you - sorry! Was a bit rubbish as I was away on holiday!

jellyfishjen

C25K day 2. Whew... I also did before it the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred level 1 day 4. I would have preferred to do 1 in the morning and the other in the evening. But I am working tonight. Still i got through it.

Everyone is doing super well within their busy lives.

Hanna, I haven't got to say how proud I am of you to give up smoking. That is not easy. You are so strong and a great inspiration.

Hannastyrbjorn

Hanna, I haven't got to say how proud I am of you to give up smoking. That is not easy. You are so strong and a great inspiration.

Thanks Jenni, but I do use snuff pouches to cope with being without cigarettes in the beginning. :embarassed: hopefully I'll quit those as well in just a few days :happy:

rachypompa

Just poppin in to see if there's any news from Tami, hoping it all went well with meeting your Bro Tami. x

Congrats on the loss Courtney, it's hard to keep losing when life goes crazy! So well done.

Wow, nice work out Jen!

Hanna well done for getting up early, it's a challenge, but I love feeling like my exercise is done. And I get those happy endorphines all day long, woop woop! I've signed up for 5 more weeks of boot camp, starting once this one is done! So that should see me through most of winter.

Thank you for all your support, you guys are just the best.

idahogirl71

Today was one of the best days of my life!! I met my brother for the first time today and it was AWESOME!!! He is amazing. We spent 4 hrs together, did some crying and a lot of laughing. Was a great day of closure to a lot unanswered questions in my life as well as his. Can't wait to see what the future holds for us! And my pic is now a pic of us together.

Hannastyrbjorn

Rach that is great that you've decided to sign up for another round. That is excellent news. Yes I like to be done with exercising as well, but now that I really enjoy it I get restless for the rest of the day. And never before have I felt that I have to take it easy with the exercise because I have absolutely no clue on what to put in my mouth to eat back my ex-cals.... When it says I need to eat 2500 it is easier to fill up with empty calories (crap food) than to eat veggies or a gazillion fruits. Maybe I need to eat bigger portions during the day when I exercise :S Any input?

Hannastyrbjorn

Today was one of the best days of my life!! I met my brother for the first time today and it was AWESOME!!! He is amazing. We spent 4 hrs together, did some crying and a lot of laughing. Was a great day of closure to a lot unanswered questions in my life as well as his. Can't wait to see what the future holds for us! And my pic is now a pic of us together.

I am so happy for you. I hope you two get to know each other and that it'll grow into a friendship that will last forever Love the pic!

jellyfishjen

Rach, impressive and inspiring signing up for more boot camp.

Tami, so glad your meeting with your brother was wonderful. All the best to you both.

Hanna nuts are always a good healthy exercise calorie option.

I can't believe how much I want too exercise. I don't want to do the housework anymore well I never liked housework anyway and now I don't want to use my valuable exercise time on boring household jobs.

idahogirl71

Hope everyone is doing well. I'm still flying high from meeting my brother yesterday. His wife will be joining this site soon. I was able to share with them how I could sit in Arby's with them while they ate lunch and not eat foods that are not healthy for me.

Headed out for a day of fishing with my hubby. Want to burn a lot of calories today!!

Have a great day all!!


tami

chiliflea

Tami - love the new pic! So happy that your meeting went perfectly!

I ran today! ME! Running! And I enjoyed it! A friend of mine saw my fb status and wants to start running with me... Will be much better to do it outside along the canal than in a gym on a treadmill!

jellyfishjen

Claire, I love your hair and as I was admiring it, it occured to me how much I can see your weight loss in your face and look at your neck. Looking good.

poorcopies

Tami great news about your brother!

Claire hair looks amazing!

I lost 3 lbs this week! 1 llb took me to back where I was before and another 2 lbs off my total! Stoked as last week was horrible.

chiliflea

I'm in total shock.... The scales must be wrong.... I can't have lost 11lbs!!!

Hannastyrbjorn

I'm in total shock.... The scales must be wrong.... I can't have lost 11lbs!!!

That is awesome Claire! I have gained.... we'll see if I can get the same number as last week at the next weigh in, but I doubt it.

Been doing day 3 of the C25K today. It felt great! But since I'm an all or nothing kinda girl, I'm daydreaming about races, new shoes and HRMs... not completely sane...

have an awesome Friday all of you!

chiliflea

I keep getting numb toes and a popping sensation in the arch of my foot so I've been told to stop the running until I've been to get some proper running trainers that are tailored to my feet and gait... Will be taking a trip to the shop in the next couple of weeks so until then will be putting the c25k on hold (will still do a bit of it in the gym though I think...

Can't believe I've lost over 3 stone now... My dad told me that he thought I looked happier and my skin looks better - and my dad rarely compliments me!

Got to keep at it though! Need to work on the upper belly pouch that I seem to have... The muffin roll that spills over the tops of trousers... Am going to have to start doing some serious ab work!!

poorcopies

Wow, 11 lbs? That is insane! What did you go differently this week? Good work!

jellyfishjen

Becci.....Great weight loss. Have your hiking shoes arrived yet?

Claire.... Amazing weight loss. We all want the secret. As for shoes a great investment if you can afford them. I got ones recommended by my podiartist and was fitted for them and i also have special inner soles. I have heel spurs. Shoes and soles cost me about $300. Nearly died at the price but my daughter encouraged me to get them and am pleased and when i think Of how much i have done in them. well worth it.

Hanna... You may be surprised. You are certainly getting fitter and healthier. I'm loving and hating the C25K treadmill version. Its hard but am so pleased to be giving it ago. But I know we all want to see the numbers go down on the scale.

As for me weigh in on Monday, and I haven't worked this hard not to see a loss. So I better. However we have dinner out tomorrow night. At a private home work mate of my husbands, I really don't want to offend but I really hope she hasn't made any nasty temptations.

chiliflea

don't think I've done anything too unusual... Maybe I'd been retaining water from DOMS? gym twice and 2 classes...

Think I'd better do my measurements!

poorcopies

That is still amazing!

My hiking shoes did arrive and fit fine, we are off out today! Excited for my first weekend away with the boy! We are in a fancy spa hotel so lots of swimming also!

Have a good weekend everyone, hope the meal isn't too calorific for you Jen!