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McFatterton

Hey Slimsters!!

What are you doing today to get moving??

Have any goals for the week?

I just got finished on the elliptical. May hit the treadmill tonight when hubby gets home from work. Also, my goal for this week is to not eat after 7:00 pm.

Good luck losers!!!! :drinker:

nisijam5

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nisijam5

Well, Sara, I didn't hit the ground running yesterday. It was my day OFF work, exercise and dieting.

So, I will behave the rest of the week. My plan is to hit zumba tonight. I absolutely love it and feel it giving me a waistline again. The time goes so fast you don't even feel like your exercising. My ultimate goal is 360 minutes of moving it with some form of activity this week.

Have you mastered walking the dog and Redmond at the same time?

nisijam5

Healthy goal for the week: 64 oz of water every day, 16 oz extra if you exercise (80 oz)

Reward for the highest percentage of weight loss for week of April 4th:

you will have an additional 0.25 lb weight deduction for the final tally on April 11th, giving you a slight advantage

Now, go drink water......

McFatterton

Have you mastered walking the dog and Redmond at the same time?

Ha ha! Unfortunately, I haven't been able to get outside much yet. It's so damn cold here still! But, I have successfully walked them both - pretty funny because Oliver is afraid of the stroller. :laugh:

faithikins

I've been pretty stressed out with the new job but I've only had half a glass of wine this week so far. My cals are looking great as I haven't been getting my usual breaks at the new job :grumble: so no time for am and pm snacks.

I need to get more exercise in this week. I will defs be getting 2L of water in a day as I usually do anyways. Hoping to lose the 900grams I put on this week plus more. :sad:

Good luck gals :flowerforyou:

runner915

This week I am actually going to stick to my half marathon training plan, and I am adding in a couple of extra work outs because I have been slacking on doing anything besides running so I am doing some extra cross training and some strength training.

Also as far as food goes, I am following this plan that I found in Self magazine. It is part of their drop 10 plan. The food is really simple to make and delicious. Today for breakfast I made a french toast with peanut butter and then for lunch I had a a shrimp salad sandwhich. There are a ton of recipes on the Self website if any of you are interested. It is just nice because since I live by myself I always end up eating the same things so it is nice to switch it up a little, and like I said all the recipes are really easy to make!

I think the biggest change I need to work on is snacking. I used to graze allllll day long. Now I am trying to eat 3 healthy smaller meals and then 2 healthy snacks in a day. No more chips or icecream

I'm a little nervous for this weekend because I am going back to my parents' house for the weekend and they always have so many snacks and they always want to go out to eat when I'm home. So my willpower is going to get a real test in a couple of days!

nisijam5

I think the biggest change I need to work on is snacking. I used to graze allllll day long. Now I am trying to eat 3 healthy smaller meals and then 2 healthy snacks in a day. No more chips or icecream

Aghhhhh, I ate chips today...so bad...plus, I drank beer yesterday and ate Mexican which will be my only drinking day as I had already designated it to be that way. I have a tendency to be, well, lushy. So, I have to bust some booty on severely limiting my cals for the week to be safe from elimination.

Lindsey, I think the cross training is a super calorie busting workout...so, it will be a good complement to your running...I went shopping for a new elliptical tonight...sent a few offers on craigslist...so, we will see

What issue of Self was that? I am behind in my magazine reading....like 2 issues...but, I like when they do the SELF 3-month challenge. The french toast sounds amazing and I am looking for new breakfast ideas. Plus, I love their exercise pull-out cards. Maybe, I should put down the Good Housekeeping and pick the SELF

Faith, don't stress or you'll retain water and we CAN'T HAVE THAT!!! I'm not sure how good it is to have 2 lushes on the same team. I should have rigged it so that we were separated. LOL

Sara, too funny that Oliver is afraid of the stroller....

runner915

actually there are 3 lushes on the team... haha

but luckily I gave up drinking until after my half marathon. It has been pretty rough, but I have less than 5 wks left. And I cannot wait, I will definitely be hitting up the beer tent after the race.

And it is an issue of Self with Kim Kardashian on the cover, not sure what month, but they have all the recipes on the website. There is a good chocolate oatmeal one too. yum.

nisijam5

actually there are 3 lushes on the team... haha

but luckily I gave up drinking until after my half marathon. It has been pretty rough, but I have less than 5 wks left. And I cannot wait, I will definitely be hitting up the beer tent after the race.

And it is an issue of Self with Kim Kardashian on the cover, not sure what month, but they have all the recipes on the website. There is a good chocolate oatmeal one too. yum.

I remember seeing the cover and I'll check it out...oh, boy, 3 lushes:drinker:

I've got to get a move on, here's my plan for the week:

Monday, zippo
Tuesday, zippo
Wednesday, 30 - 60 minutes & 8 hour work day
Thursday, 60 minutes zumba & 30 dog walking
Friday, 1.5 hours of something
Saturday, 1.5 hours of something
Sunday, 30 minutes with a 12 hour work day

faithikins

Faith, don't stress or you'll retain water and we CAN'T HAVE THAT!!! I'm not sure how good it is to have 2 lushes on the same team. I should have rigged it so that we were separated. LOL

Speaking of...I found out I have tomorrow off and I am into it Sorry! :drinker: I drank heaps of water today though, and I promise to exercise hard on my day off. :grumble:

nisijam5

Faith, don't stress or you'll retain water and we CAN'T HAVE THAT!!! I'm not sure how good it is to have 2 lushes on the same team. I should have rigged it so that we were separated. LOL

Speaking of...I found out I have tomorrow off and I am into it Sorry! :drinker: I drank heaps of water today though, and I promise to exercise hard on my day off. :grumble:

It's a deal:bigsmile:

McFatterton

Well, I'm not a lush....but it's not by choice. For some reason, it's frowned upon to be a lush when you're exclusively breastfeeding . Seems to me it would make babies sleep better. Oh well.

Good news - this morning I was down 2.2lbs from Monday - hoping it sticks! :drinker: Monday is always my highest weight day :grumble:

I think I'm going to take today off from exercise - my body is just exhausted. Of course, I decide to rest on the day I'm making lasagna for dinner :ohwell: I like Kim's schedule of exercise - I think that would be a good idea to post every week. I don't know about anyone else, but it makes me more accountable if more people know what my plan is. I've been sleep training my 4 month old, and he takes very short naps (40 min at the most) so I try to get a good burn in that time. Monday and Tuesday I got on the treadmill while my hubby does the elliptical after Redmond goes to bed. I'll probably do this any night that he does......just a leisurely walk to stretch my legs - but I've been doing it on an incline.

Monday: 60sec/30sec walk/run intervals for 30 minutes & Incline walk on the treadmill
Tuesday: 30 min on elliptical & incline walk on the treadmill
Wednesday: Nothing.....maybe scrub the bathroom :grumble:
Thursday: 60sec/30sec walk/run to a 5K (however long that may take)
Friday: 30 min elliptical & 30 Day Shred
Saturday: 60sec/30sec walk/run intervals to 5K, 30DS, Walk at the park (weather permitting)
Sunday: 30DS, maybe 20 min on elliptical, walk at the park (weather permitting)

nisijam5

Sara, great job on the 2.2 lbs...I think I will be able to get around 1.5 to 2 lbs; but, I have to kick it into high gear for the rest of the week...I don't think this will be a problem, I just have to do it

I think there are 9 weeks total in this challenge. I've given a breakdown of the game play. So, if you see any problems with them, let me know so we can make changes. So, here's the breakdown on the prizes for the weigh-in challenges:

April 4, 0.25 lb weight advantage (to be ADDED to your weight LOSS)
April 11, 0.25 lb to give to any player of your choice (too be DEDUCTED from their weight LOSS)
April 18, Trade a player
April 25, Immunity for yourself
May 2, Give immunity to someone of your choice
May 9, Choose your reward except for immunity to yourself
May 16, Change the weigh-in day, must be a weekday
May 23, 0.25 lb weight advantage
May 30, 0.25 lb to give to the other player

This should conclude our contest...I will mail the prize to the winning contestent when we are finished...I don't think I will need postage:bigsmile:

runner915

Kim- those advantages sound good to me, although I hope I don't win on the days whe you have to give weight to other people, I will feel bad lol

Sara - now I am craving lasagna! and scrubbing the bathroom is definitely a workout!

Faith - I don't blame you, I would be doing the same exact thing if I had a surprise day off. Plus it is only wednesday so you have plenty of time to burn it all off.

You guys are doing awesome. We are definitely going to win this weigh-in.

The food is the hardest part for me especially because my roommate keeps a bag of Lay's chips on the counter and a giant, Sam's club tub of animal crackers. Everytime I go into the kitchen I have to fight the urge to grab a couple of each. I'm scared that once I start I won't be able to stop, so it's best that I don't have even one. I just wish she would put them away, or stop buying junk because she is trying to lose weight too. bllah.

anyway, here is my workout plan for the week

monday: 4 miles in 41:30 and stationary bike for 30 minutes
Tuesday: stationary bike 60 minutes, 10 minutes lifting arms
Wednesday: 5 miles and Insanity abs
Thursday: Insanity cardio recovery and 4 mile run
Friday: rest day, but maybe a little Wii yoga
Saturday: 10 mile run, abs, and arms
Sunday: 20 minutes elliptical, 20 minutes rowing, and 20 minutes bike

nisijam5

I hear ya about the Lays... I love when you first open the bag and they are so fresh...I decided I am not buying anymore, I have no self control with those...It's not like you can just have one...you should see my log from yesterday, it was like a meal of those...they are needless to say, GONE at this time.

Oh, I'm not so sure about winning...I think we have some real competitors over there...BTW, found the SELF you were talking about and tore out all the recipies...thanks, Kim

I would hate to lose someone from our team already...

nisijam5

Hey team,

I've got my meals all planned out...it seems to be a carb-a-lious day...humf...oh, well, just need to burn them off

Going for 90 minutes of "movin' it"...I did the Comcast bellydancing and latin dance...20 minutes, boom, done...only 70 more to go...wishing it was sunny and warm to go outside

I think I am def holding water from sodium yesterday...legs are swollen from both the sodium and working.

Go :drinker: SLIMSTERS :drinker: Go

McFatterton

Hey everyone - just checking in.

Gonna get my workout in tonight once the hubby gets home. Plan on doing walk/run intervals. Starting the 30 Day Shred tomorrow and C25k on Monday.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

nisijam5

Plan for the week:

Monday, zippo
Tuesday, zippo
Wednesday, 37 minutes, HIIT & Kettlebells/8 hour work day
Thursday, 80 minutes zumba & bellydancing

Friday, 90 minutes Birkham yoga
Saturday, 1.5 hours of something
Sunday, 30 minutes with a 12 hour work day

Goal: 360 minutes
Total: 177

If the Slickster are watching this :glasses: I hope your nervous

Sara, I think the shred it a great HIIT workout for the time allotted

Tomorrow is the weekend, a difficult time for a lush...I think we are meeting some friends for apps and wine...so, it will not be a big drinking night...moderate, that's what I need to stick with...hoping I burn a lot at Birkham yoga since it's my first time.

runner915

Hey everyone,

Just wanted to check in and say to have a good Friday night and to stay tough! Monday morning will be here before we know it. Today is my rest day but I am going to do some yoga because I am feeling pretty sore. I was nervous about what I was going to eat today since I'm not at my own house and didn't really know what my options would be, but I think I did pretty well so far, and we are having baked fish for dinner. Kind of boring but at least it won't push me over my cals. I am just going to have to work hard not to snack on junk tonight!

Hope you all have a lovely night!

faithikins

Damn competition, it's making me think twice, 3, 4 times about a bottle of wine tonight. :grumble: :explode:

nisijam5

I am too...might just have a couple 'cause I am doing very well on my weight and I don't want to blow it...2 days to recover as well...why, do I have to be a lush, why can't I crave lettuce and broccoli and water...oh, ya, I wasn't born a rabbit:laugh:

faithikins

I thought about it lots but by the end of the workday, lush wins. Here's to being eliminated first week. :drinker: :drinker:

nisijam5

Here's the link for next week:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/208161-fit-n-trim-to-win-elimination-challenge-week-2-closed

McFatterton

Good luck everyone!!!

nisijam5

The slimsters were able to pull off the win against the Slickers:smokin: I have to admit, I really thought that they were going to beat us. :noway: They are some tough competitors for sure. But, so are we.

Faith, your still in the competition:drinker: you made it just by a hair
Lindsey, you WON the advantage for next week and that also helps our team....yeah

I really don't know if I have it in me to lose a ton this week; but, it's going to be worth one hell of a try. I really don't want to be eliminated. I need to try and at least make it until the end of the month thru the Chicago trip. Then, it might be all over for me

The new elliptical comes tomorrow. I had to reschedule due for some much needed sleep.

runner915

I am so excited! I have a feeling our team is going to do awesome again this week, and it is really a good thing that I have the .25 advantage because I am hoping to lose 2 pounds this week, but even that is going to be reaaaally tough. So someone else from our team needs to be the Biggest Loser this week.

A new elliptical? That is exciting.

What are workout plans for this week?

Here is mine:
Monday: 3 mile run, 45 min stationary bike
Tuesday: 40 min running, lifting 45-60 min
Wednesday: 6 mile run
Thursday: 3 mile run, lifting 45-60 min
Friday: rest day
Saturday: 13 mile run
Sunday: easy bike ride, lifting, and Insanity abs

Also maybe we could come up with a team challenge this week. We could do that everyone stays under sodium for the week or tries a new workout or something like that. What do you guys think, any ideas?

McFatterton

Lindsey - you ROCK!!! Way to go!!! :drinker: :drinker:

The rest of you aren't too bad either

I couldn't believe all the big losses this week from all around - everyone did SO GREAT!!!

Here's my plan for the week:

Monday: 30min C25k, 30 Day Shred
Tuesday: 30min Elliptical, 30DS, 30min Treadmill
Wednesday: C25k, 30DS
Thursday: 30min Elliptical, 30DS
Friday: C25k, 30DS
Saturday: either C25k or Elliptical, 30DS
Sunday: May be a rest day.....if not then probably 30DS & Treadmill

My husband works out on the elliptical after we put Redmond to bed at night and I usually workout with him on the treadmill. Last night, I didn't do the C25k during the day, so I did that last night. I've already done the elliptical and 30DS today, so I'll get on the treadmill on a slight incline at a low speed for however long he is on the elliptical. I'm going to try to get my cardio done in the morning so I can do that as an additional workout every night.

I'd be up for a team challenge too - whatever you guys want to do. I'm horrible at being creative, so I'll leave that up to you guys :happy:

Hope you guys are having a great day!!

nisijam5

I already have the 360 minute "move it" challenge thread going...so, not sure what else to do...seems like, everyone has a good training program going on for goals. I like going to Zumba classes at the gym. Kettlebells and circuit training at home. I still have not done my Birkham Yoga which I still need to check out. Lastly, I have the new elliptical coming tomorrow. I sure do miss having one around the house for sure.

I will continue to make healthy meals at home. Tonight we are going out since I feel like I earned that one after the long night. My goal is to continue cooking at home and make more healthful meals. Tomorrow, is French onion soup for sure since I bought a bag of onions (huge bag). Also, have a bit of a taste for fish tacos.

Lastly, I need to watch the alcohol...that's my devil!!!

Maybe, we should just have the daily check-ins for support.

Oh, lastly, my goal is 1.4 to 2 lbs this week...it's already making me nervous

faithikins

Woohhooo! Good going guys! I hope to lose alot this week. My aim is to exercise 2 days on 1 day off this week. Only drink once this week not twice, and stay under cals 6/7 days. Drinking lots and lots of water. I'll be weighing daily at home to keep it in check.

nisijam5

I would like to point out the highlights of Week #2's weigh-in

First, Lindsey is our superstar....
1) New personal low weight recorded
2) Busted thru the 170s into the 160's
3) Winner of the 0.25 lb advantage for the week

Second, weight busters....
1) Irishgirl, busted thru the 180's into the 170's
2) McFatterton, busted thru the 190's into the 180's

Third, nine lives award....
Faith, look at the numbers...need I say more

Fourth, things to watch
1) MszShogan, will she bust thru the 170's this week
2) Skinnyby 29, will she bust thru the 230's this week

Remember, the next weeks winner gets to throw a little power around ...yep, that right....we will look at you with fear in our eyes as you decide who gets the 0.25 lb disadvantage the following week

Who's going to the be the recipient of the 1st Fit-n-Trim to Win Challenge....will it be you?????