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

jellyfishjen

Lazy Sunday here. Update. As most of you know I exercised like nuts last week, so motivated after my 8km walk. But then yesterday I started to feel one of my hammies twinge a bit, so was forced into taking a rest. My daughter also left yesterday for her first holiday without me. I am happy for her and she has only gone to Townsville (2,000+ kms away). And is staying with my sister. But then i had a moment last night, when i was feeling left out, my mum has gone to a friend in the mountains for the weekend, then it seemed my 'other ' daughters were all going away. Beccy (poorcopies) is away with her bf, Hanna went to the country but phew! it was only for a few hours. I have been up early as is my habit, but then went back to bed, its now noon and I'm up and had an early lunch, its a beautiful day, but think I might be totally lazy and spend the day in bed reading. My husband is just lazing the day away on the couch. Update on dinner out last night, I'm sure i went over on calories, but was served pumpkin soup, I said no to the bread, then we had spinach/feta pie with roasted vegies ( potato, asparagus, brussel sprouts, eggplant, carrotts, mushrooms, pumpkin, tomatoes), fresh orange 1/2 with coconut, and then a tiny slice ot caramel tart. It was great, nice and healthy. Weigh in tomorrow and hopefully back into the exercise. Might try the C25K later today.

idahogirl71

Thanks everyone for the compliments on my new pic and on meeting my brother. We talk everyday and it is amazing how close we have already become. I just told him a few minutes ago that I feel closer to him in just a few days then I ever have toward my brothers I grew up with. Maybe being separated and never knowing each other has made that possible.

My hubby and I went fishing yesterday. I burned over 3000 calories and it felt great. And I caught the only keeper which was a 17 1/2 inch 1.6 pound trout.

I am down 1.6 pounds (the amt of the trout I caught) and am happy about that. That makes 49.4 pounds lost so far. Now if I could just keep going down instead of fluctuating!! I started back on the hcg protocol today which means today and tomorrow I have to eat 2500-3000 calories each day, then on day 3 drop down to 500 calories. My body is not happy with all these extra calories and carbs being put in my body. I ate some ice cream (first refined sugar eaten in nearly 2 months) and it felt like a cement brick in my stomach. But this is part of the protocol. Can't wait for Monday when I drop back down to the 500 calories for 41 days.

Good job everyone on the awesome losses. Claire, you are AMAZING~~ and what an inspiration. And you are looking so good. love the new hair!

Hannastyrbjorn

Well I have no clue on what to do. I have gained an enormous amount. I now weigh 96.4kgs or 212.1lbs which means I am almost back where I started 7 weeks ago. But of course I am fitter now than ever before. I know I should be happy I've come this far, but today I just can't see that. And I do eat refined sugars a little bit too much. I'll cut them out as much as possible for two weeks now and we'll see what happens.
Also something strange is happening with my stomach, don't really know what he is up to yet - but I believe my gain has something to do with that. AND ovulation as started always a blast!:mad: So..... Sorry for complaining, but I really needed to get that out.

The good thing? Cause there always is... I finished C25K w2d1 today. My hamstrings didn't say a word and actually behaved well. I can feel my exertion asthma, which is not a good thing - but it doesn't bother me much. i reckon it'll get better with time.

have a happy Sunday everyone!

jellyfishjen

Hanna , its ok to have a whinge and vent your feelings. Its not fair with all the hard work you are doing to gain but I know you will hang in there. I think the good thing is we all know we wont give up no matter what and thats a positive. We have come so far and are feeling the healthy benefits that even with a set back we know we are still in a better place than before. How great are you feeling doing the C25K, imagine doing that 6 months ago. Have uncovered my little book of inspiration. This one is for you my 'virtual' daughter.
"Good health is a choice - access the awesome power of the body-mind."

rachypompa

Awww Tami, that is wonderful news. I love the pic, and am so happy for you and your bro. Congrats on the catch and the loss too. Pleased your back on the hcg as I know you were hanging out for that. You are doing really well!

Hanna, that is just a pain in the bum. It must just be a blip, and it will correct itself. Big hugs, like Jen says focus on the fitness, focus on the running, keep on keeping on. We are all going to do this.

My new profile pic is me dancing with my little girl. She got a bit teary when the dance teacher corrected something she did and I had to dance with her to kep her involved. My aunty (who is the same age as me) thought it was hilarious, and took some pics. I was amazed when I saw the pics, as I actually thought I look ok, I don't look too fat! Yay!

I've increased my protein intake. My nutrition goals are now 35% Fat, 35% carbs and 30% protein. This has really helped to reduce my sugar intake, as to eat that much protein my calories are not coming from sugar, after three days I'm already starting to not crave that sweet something in the evening. Hoping for a better loss tomorrow. I'm feeling good though, really feeling fit, still don't 'enjoy' running in the same way that I do swimming and biking, but I'm getting there.

Have a great day losers, be back for weigh in tomorrow.

rachypompa

Oh and Claire, 11lbs is just incredible! Yay to that!!

rachypompa

Good Morning

Just back from my walk/run with a friend. She's just started out running, so I took her on one my routes at her pace. It was all good! Nice to have a buddy to run with.

Weighing in this morning at 81.5kg or 179.7lb, which is 0.9kg or 2lb down. That's all good with me!

Happy weigh day losers.

Hannastyrbjorn

Good Morning

Just back from my walk/run with a friend. She's just started out running, so I took her on one my routes at her pace. It was all good! Nice to have a buddy to run with.

Weighing in this morning at 81.5kg or 179.7lb, which is 0.9kg or 2lb down. That's all good with me!

Happy weigh day losers.

Congrats on the loss! And to having a friend to run with. It is always easier to push oneself when you run with someone...

xx

jellyfishjen

Weigh In and finally the scales have found their map and are now going in the right direction, but it took a hell of a lot of work to get them to turn around, hope I can keep up the pace.
Loss 1.9kg (4lbs) I think thats my biggest weekly weight loss to date. So I am now 96.9kgs (213.6lbs). I am thrilled but also scared to not let it gain again even a wee bit.

Well done Rach on your weigh loss. Its nice to have a friend to run/walk with, now and then.

And now a bit of my mundane life. My husband has now gone away for 2 days. So I have tonight on my own. Yahoo!!! I am so excited not sure what I will do with myself, watch Tv, go to a Zumba class, read, all these things I do when he or Samara are here but it just feels very free to not have a schedule. Meals etc. For you younger ones this may seem strange to you, but I don't remember when I last had a night to myself. Samara is nearly 20 so i'm guessing 20 years.

Hannastyrbjorn

Weigh In and finally the scales have found their map and are now going in the right direction, but it took a hell of a lot of work to get them to turn around, hope I can keep up the pace.
Loss 1.9kg (4lbs) I think thats my biggest weekly weight loss to date. So I am now 96.9kgs (213.6lbs). I am thrilled but also scared to not let it gain again even a wee bit.

Well done Rach on your weigh loss. Its nice to have a friend to run/walk with, now and then.

And now a bit of my mundane life. My husband has now gone away for 2 days. So I have tonight on my own. Yahoo!!! I am so excited not sure what I will do with myself, watch Tv, go to a Zumba class, read, all these things I do when he or Samara are here but it just feels very free to not have a schedule. Meals etc. For you younger ones this may seem strange to you, but I don't remember when I last had a night to myself. Samara is nearly 20 so i'm guessing 20 years.

Well I totally get you! Just being able to to what ever you want to do, when ever you want do it - that is freedom And a big congratulation on the weight loss. That is awesome!


When i visited my uncle yesterday. Mom and I got a heap of clothes from one of his friends. Now I am walking around in my new dress trying to get used to it. I've never been a girlie girl. But I would like to get in touch a little bit more with the fluffy pink side of mine. I guess being extremely obese isn't the most flattering thing in the world. I just wanna feel feminine for once... I have to work on that part too I guess!

Happy Monday to all of you lovely ladies!

rachypompa

Oooh, I hear you on that one Hanna. I'm not a girly girl either, but would actually quite like to be a bit more girly! I'm at a bit of an odd size now, all my clothes are getting far too baggy, and a belt on the trousers is just not helping as they're too baggy round my hips and bum! But my box of too small stuff is still a bit too small ... considering buying some more stuff ... I tried on just about every pair of trousers this morning and ended up going for some that are a bit tight ...

And Jen I love being home alone, the lack of pressure to cook dinner, lack of pressure to tidy up ... just generally doing whatever I want. I had that a couple of months ago when my hubby and inlaws went away for the weekend. It was lovely!

Hannastyrbjorn

Haha, i just realized I have 17 lbs to lose in 5 weeks time to meet my goal for this challenge! Like that's gonna happen! :noway: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

jellyfishjen

I'm make a plan in my head for this weeks exercise, so than thought maybe I should put it down and maybe I will be more likely to stick to it. I've been trying to do 2 things a day . Ideally first thing in the morning than the evening. But sometimes will just do it when I can. So every day is my Jillian Michael 30 day shred, than
monday - 30 min bike,
tuesday - c25k,
wednesday - zumba,
thursday - c25k,
friday - 30min bike,
saturday - C25k
sunday - walk
Studio closed this week so no ballet class.

What is your plan?

Hannastyrbjorn

Jenni that is a great plan! My plan is:

Monday: Might take a walk if weather allows it
Tuesday: C25K w2d2
Wednesday: Long walk to granny (around 8K). Can really use those calories when I visit her./ DVD if the weather is crappy
Thursday: C25K w2d3
Friday: 5K walk
Saturday: C25K w3d1
Sunday: 6K walk

Doesnt look like so much fun.... and no variation. But the important thing is to get moving and C25K workout is amazing. I LOVE it

fuhrmeister

Haha, i just realized I have 17 lbs to lose in 5 weeks time to meet my goal for this challenge! Like that's gonna happen! :noway: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Hanna I htink I have 16 left to lose. I want to be under 200 when I go home at teh end of June but I don't think that is going to happen. I have been eating pretty bad with all this travel between teh 2 houses and all of my exercise coming from softball or movign boxes. I think you are doing a great job!

poorcopies

I have 13 to lose to make my goal, we will see what happens!

Congrats on your loses ladies!

chiliflea

Well if the scale was right last week and I really was 256.8 then I have 4.8lbs to lose in the 5 weeks left.... However, I have a sneaky suspicion that this will not be the case!
It remains to be seen!

idahogirl71

I don't remember what my goal is for June, but I am thinking it was to be at 298 and if that is the case I have 32 pounds to go. I have been fluctuating for 3 weeks, but no significant loss. And as always at the beginning of the hcg protocol I gained 5 pounds so today I am at 330. It sucks, but it is expected to do so. I should begin losing again in the next day or two so I am not stressing over it. If I could just get below 325 I would be happy!!

Goals for this week:

~burn at least 500 calories each day
~ not skip any meals on my protocol
~ drink at least 96 oz of water daily

Tami

jellyfishjen

Ok so I had the night to myself, lovely, and getting up this morning the house all to myself wonderful. However, last night after logging my food, and relaxing after Tv I started to nibble, I was already over my calories, but I just went into old bad habits and went to stuffing my face, was it because no one was home to see me do it. Would have liked to think I was stronger than that. Anyhow I got to thinking, and having read Hanna's post about maybe not reaching target (me too), and I decided dam it I'm going to do it.
Remember back on 30 April and I still had all those calories to burn before midnight, and I just got up and did it. I have never yet met a weight goal and for once I am going to. Its not impossible hard yes but I/we can do it. I have my MFP set to losing 1 pound a week. I guess overall I am losing that, but some weeks I gain, then last week was that unusual large weight loss. I am thinking of not eating back my exercise calories, for the rest of this week. Or I could change MFP to 2 pounds a week. I will also drink more green tea suppose to help, have braggs vinegar and hot water of a morning, make sure I get plenty of sleep. What else can I do? I think I also heard something about having chilli with a meal? Does anyone know anything about this?

Hanna, a big Thank you, for bringing up the subject. I think I have about 14pounds to go. I get confused converting all the time. But I think I was aiming for 95kgs. Would love to be close to 90kgs before I do the 13km walk in early August. Less to push up the hill. So that will be my next goal.

Want I am trying to say is dam it lets push ourselves to the limit and do this girls. I know I can do better. Who wants to join me and make the next 5 weeks fast and furious. Please if you can see in my diary that I could do better tell me so. I need pushing.
Don't say well done if it could be better.

Tip. Set your ironing board lower and do squats while ironing.

By the amount of cleaning products in my cupboard I should have a clean house I don't.
By the amount of health/fitness magazines I have, I should be fitter.
Its about time I put all these things into practice.

Time now to get my day started.
Make this tuesday, a super day.:flowerforyou: :laugh:

jellyfishjen

Opps I think I only have 4lbs to lose, but still want to really go for it. :blushing:

Hannastyrbjorn

Thank you Jenni for that post. It made me chose wisely and not to crawl into bed again after my C25K w2d2. The sun is shining, the apartment needs some cleaning, I need a cup of coffee. There is so much to do. Oh, I will have 5 fast and furious weeks now. I just need to find out how. And I've been thinking on lowering my cals too...

Well C25K felt a bit hard today.... something is up with my breathing. My legs was not tired at all from jogging, but my lungs were. I did all the jogs, but it didn't feel good. Hope it feels better on Thursday.

rachypompa

I think I have about 14lbs to lose to meet my challenge goal. I could really push myself to try to lose that, but to be honest I'm happier plodding along and as long as the scales are heading generally in the right direction, and I'm doing my exercise, trying to eat sensibly most of the time and logging what I eat, I'll lose what my body's happy to shed! I may upgrade my goal ... 5 weeks, if I lose 10lbs I would be really happy! So aiming for 169lb or 76.7kg.

I always plan ahead with my exercise, maybe that's to do with having small children? I have a rest day too, someone somewhere must have suggested that once, most likely my husband!

Mon - Run (10km)
Tue - Boot camp
Wed - Swim (1.5km)
Thur - Boot Camp
Fri - Rest day
Sat - Boot camp
Sun - Bike (at least 20km)

I'm really enjoying baking and cooking at the mo. Just made digestives, they are yummy. I think McVities are quaking in their boots! I amaze myself that I can bake a batch, eat one, one each for the kids and my hubby and then box them up. The main reason I didn't used to bake was that I would eat the lot!! Any top tips for high protein veggie meals would be good, as I'm struggling to eat 30% protein, and stay under my calories.

rachypompa

Actually, I'm aiming for 168lb, exactly 12 stone! So 76.2kg .... that will be challenging enough for me!

chiliflea

Well I did w1d2 of the c25k today... didn't feel tooooo awful after it either though jogging for the full minute is still a bit of a struggle! But I did it anyway! A week after doing w1d1 lol!

Kettleworx AND gym pencilled in for tomorrow... Morning and afternoon workouts! If the weather's nice I'll try and get in w1d3 on thursday and then boxercise class on friday....

I think last weeks WI can't have been right (no matter how many times I got on and off the scales and it said the same thing) as today I weighed in at 264.6lbs! I guess my goal of 252 is do-able from that... 2.5lbs a week... If I proper push it! We shall see.....

jellyfishjen

Did the C25K week 2 day 1 last night. My legs ached when I went to bed ended up having some paracetamol and rubbing calves with linament. Now I've woken with the stiffest/sorest hips. Any advice? I feel when I 'run' that I am very heavy and am pounding it. :ohwell:

rachypompa

Jen, I've only just stopped feeling like a baby elephant pounding along when I run, I'm not certain of this, but I think doing the leg strengthening training that we do on my bootcamp really helped (squats, lunges etc), or maybe it just comes in time?

jellyfishjen

Saw my podiatrist today and he is also a runner. He checked my shoes they are fine, probably should start breaking in new ones soon. He said my hip pain is probably just adjusting to the new execise, running. Ice and rest. So annoying I'm really enjoying the exercising. Why doesnt the body keep up with the head. Oh well I will get strong and start again.

Hannastyrbjorn

Saw my podiatrist today and he is also a runner. He checked my shoes they are fine, probably should start breaking in new ones soon. He said my hip pain is probably just adjusting to the new execise, running. Ice and rest. So annoying I'm really enjoying the exercising. Why doesnt the body keep up with the head. Oh well I will get strong and start again.

Just take your time!! You'll be back on track in no time...

For me, I am between days so today it'll be a long walk and maybe a DVD, but the weather is so nice it would be a shame staying inside!

chiliflea

Off to kettleworx shortly... Dreading it a little as my friend who was in last nights class said she was doing a lot of leg work so that means she'll do the same this morning probably! Squats and lunges how I hate thee!!

Going with the same friend to the gym after lunch too...

I definitely think that really low weight last week was some kind of fluke... Don't think I'll be anywhere near it on Friday!!! Will have to tweak the ticker I think or it will keep saying I've lost more weight than I actually have.... Bummer.... :grumble: :grumble:

Must say I enjoyed running outside much more than on a treadmill... Didn't feel like I was going to put my foot through the earth and break it for a start! Can't wait to go and get measured properly for my running shoes though... Apparently they record you running and walking so they can see exactly how your foot falls and then find a shoe that fits your gait... fab!

Happy Wednesday Losers!

VezNo1

Blimey you lot!!!! - have you all been signed up to Gym junkies anonymous while I have been offline. Your exercise regimes are fab and you are all really going for it! Well done

Since moving I have decided to take classes, not join a monthly membership and try as many new things as possible - also a good way to meet new folks in the area.
So far I have been spinning, joined Curves on a 4 week Groupon deal and had my first of 3 Bikram yoga intro sessions last night. I have found a new Zumba class for Thursdays, so need to make time for that.

My new house mate is wheat and gluten free, so this is great as he is being healthy and watching his weight to. No idea where I am re target, will have a look for my Monday weigh in and post an update/confession then!!!

Vx