Sharon's Getting Ready for Swimsuit Season challenge

nereyda08

I want in! I have 10lbs to loose, but lots of toning to do.

A_New_Horizon

My scale this morning said 161.2 which is up from 159.2 a week and half ago but down from like 163.0 the other day, but TOM is visiting. I am hoping I am back down by Wednesday (my actual weigh-in). I have been going up and down really bad the last few days, and it is getting frustrating. I have a feeling I am hitting another plateau. I need some ideas to push through it; I have hit one before like a few months ago for about 3 weeks. I am really pushing the water to make sure I get enough fluids, but I need other ideas. Any suggestions are wonderful. My diaries are public, don't be afraid to take a look. Thanks.

Anyway, breaksfast was a slimfast shake as always, and my 10 Am snack was Wasa crackers with reduced cheese slices. Tuna is for lunch with chipins and a vegan breakfast bar. I will be hitting the 30-days shred, level 3 later on tonight after work and choir. It will be a late night tonight, but I am determined to get my exercising in.

telcochik

I'm hoping to get a workout in after my parents drop in for a quick visit. I have 3 children and my twins are in school 2 or 3 days/week so I try to workout more on the school days as I teach piano in the evenings and generally don't have time after teaching to get in any exercise. Today I wanted to get in a 1/ 2 hour run plus a kettleworx dvd.

Sharon, if you don't mind me asking, what is the difference between Shakeology and a protein shake?

Anita, I hope your little one is feeling better.

Kim

Thanks for asking, Kim. Shakeology so much more than a protein shake because it contains more than just protein. It also has super fruits like acai and goji berry, greens (like spirulina and blue algae), pre and probiotics (for better digestive health), all of your vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, etc. Shakeology contains 70 all natural ingredients and is approved by the American Diabetes Association. 140 calories per serving and only 9g of sugar.

Drinking Shakeology daily has given me increased energy, reduced my sugar cravings, and helped me be more regular. For my husband who suffered from chronic heartburn and acid reflux to the point where he was taking Prilosec daily, drinking Shakeology has eliminated his digestive issues so he no longer has to take medicine.

telcochik

Beth thanks for sharing your starting point with us! I know it's tough when you experience a small weight gain, especially when it's due to TOM, but in my experience if you drink tons of water, eat lots of veggies, avoid salt, and keep your nutrition on track those couple of pounds will quickly go away. How many calories do you typically eat on a daily basis and when did you first notice you were plateauing? Perhaps we need to increase/decrease your calories in 100 calorie increments to jump start your loss....or, if you're interested you can try the 3 day Shakeology cleanse. Brittany (bk2011) lost 7 lbs in the 3 days and has managed to keep the loss off.

Welcome to the group Nereyda!

Sharon

A_New_Horizon

Beth thanks for sharing your starting point with us! I know it's tough when you experience a small weight gain, especially when it's due to TOM, but in my experience if you drink tons of water, eat lots of veggies, avoid salt, and keep your nutrition on track those couple of pounds will quickly go away. How many calories do you typically eat on a daily basis and when did you first notice you were plateauing? Perhaps we need to increase/decrease your calories in 100 calorie increments to jump start your loss....or, if you're interested you can try the 3 day Shakeology cleanse. Brittany (bk2011) lost 7 lbs in the 3 days and has managed to keep the loss off.

Welcome to the group Nereyda!

Sharon

I am drinking water like it is going out of style (10 glasses today and counting). I typically eat between 1300 and 1500 cal/day. I try very hard not to eat all my exercise calories back because I don't see a lose if I do. I usually eat about half, but I thought about changing things up today (in my calorie intake). I first notice the plateau about a week ago because my weight is going up instead of down (like it did before). I am interested in the 3-day Shakeology cleanse. What does it entail? I did a 21-day cleansing through Herbal Life before I got pregnant with my son. Someone mentioned trying a cleansing.

telcochik

The Shakeology cleanse is a 3 day program. You drink 3 shakes per day plus you get 1/2 cup of fruit and a salad with 4 oz of some kind of white protein (chicken or fish) and oil/vinegar for dinner. 2 cups of green tea and TONS of water round out the eating plan. It's about 800 - 1100 calories per day depending on what you add to your salad.

I have all the details in my MFP blog if anyone else is interested.
Sharon

ParkersMomma2010

Sharon, please add me to this challenge!!! I have about 10lbs to go for goal weight after gaining 60lbs with my little monster and I want to focus on toning up for my beach trip on June 18th!!! I will never sport a bikini (ahhh to dream) but maybe a tankini would be reachable! I need some extra encouragement as I am maintaining a 1200 calorie a day diet but due to a "possible" heart issue I have been told "NO" to tons of cardio. Hoping that doesnt exclude walking and thigh machines because good Lord I have got to do something.

Thanks Sharon!

telcochik

Would love to have you join us ParkersMommy (such a cute name)! You might focus on strength training to tone up since you don't have a lot of weight to lose plus 1200 may be a bit low, especially if you're exercising. Have you had success at that level or is this a new plan you're about to start?

Sharon

kikix5

Hi All, I didn't weigh in this morning, will do it tomorrow, there is something going on with my scale, and I just figured out that there has to be something lose in it as I have to hold up the part you push down as I push it down lol sounds funny funny, but thats the only way it would work.

I did do HIIT 20 today and one on one with Tony H abs. for a total of 240. Then my gf called and asked if I wanted to walk, and of course I said YES!! got in another 243 burned in 35 min

Cookie22684

Completed Turbo Fire 60 and ABS 10, burned 630 cals, sharon i have a question , i have been having pain in my butt, and when i try to do the ab exercises from turbo fire , i can't do it , i think it is my tail bone giving me problems, i tried putting pillows, towel, and nothing seems to help, i will get a yoga mat in the mean time, have any tips for me, thanks, hope everyone is having a great evening :flowerforyou:

silverlil

I did not do CE, probably will start tomorrow, but I did run 4.7 miles for 49.30 minutes and my HRM said 572 cals, i have New balance N4 for women with chest strap... Do I have to follow diet plan or it can be my own, I am tring to eat more healthy , and it will be long process and also I do not use shakeology,(trying to get more vegetables and fruit) I use muscle milk protein w milk....My weight is 174 and i am 5'6

bebemc

Hi Everyone,

Boot camp and then a spin class after work today. It was very hot outside so I'm working on drinking lots of water right now. I can't believe how much I sweat compared to the other people in class. Wonder why?

Becky

shalynna89

I'd love to be in too!! I've already boughten some swimsuits to motivate me:) Hoping by July when I go on vacation to look good in them. My name is Sharon also!! Any one feel free to add me:)

sas16

Was able to get some exercise in. Did Week 1 Day 1 of C25K.

Question...those with HRMs, do you adjust those calories for BMR (deduct the cals you'd normally burn in that amount of time)? Or do you log exactly what your HRM says? I've been deducting those cals, so I'm curious. But I guess I'd rather under estimate the cal burn than over. But curious because I think I'm hitting a plateau & maybe I need to eat more.

Have a good night!
-Anita

kdsmith

Hi Everyone,

Boot camp and then a spin class after work today. It was very hot outside so I'm working on drinking lots of water right now. I can't believe how much I sweat compared to the other people in class. Wonder why?

Becky

I sweat so much when I work out as well!!!!!
Kim

dyiaane

Still at 127.5. Been there for over a month. Goal weight:123. Definitely hit a plateau. I did loose 5lbs pretty quick but now haven't lost any. I am in week 8 of P90X. Pre P90X I always did cardio about 5 times a week and added in weights when I could. So I think with P90x I am gaining muscle which is not making the scale go down. I do feel a little bit more toned but I need to loose these 5lbs and keep them off. I stay within my calories usually about 6 days a week so I think I just need to add in more cardio...P90x isn't enough for me. Today it was nice out so I was finally able to take a run. Looking forward to meeting my goal by June. Good luck to all.

kikix5

Completed Turbo Fire 60 and ABS 10, burned 630 cals, sharon i have a question , i have been having pain in my butt, and when i try to do the ab exercises from turbo fire , i can't do it , i think it is my tail bone giving me problems, i tried putting pillows, towel, and nothing seems to help, i will get a yoga mat in the mean time, have any tips for me, thanks, hope everyone is having a great evening :flowerforyou:

I noticed on I think its the p90x's abs they have you make a triangle with your thumbs and pointer fingers under your back for some of the abd exercises, so you may want to try that. I even do mine on a yoga mat, but it still bothers my tailbone sometimes.

As for the HRM.. I put into MFP exactly what my monitor says when I'm done working out. I don't wear my HRM throughout the day as I don't think that;s really calories burnt from exercise, but that's just me. (and I don't seem to be losing much lol)

bk2011

Today is my rest day...but tomorrow morning I'm hitting it hard with a treadmill run and P90X chest and back. I'm going to run first, then get in as much chest and back as possible...I really love that darn routine so hopefully will be able to finish it out before hitting the shower at 7:30 so I can be to work by 8am! I'm changing things up with my diet this week (well starting Thursday once my work schedule will allow me to get to the grocery store) to try to jump start this weight loss again! At least I haven't gained any weight so I've been holding steady which is a plus in itself. But now that Sharon and I are going to meet up in August, I definitely have to get my butt in gear! I'm going to make you proud!!!

telcochik

Good Evening all my lovely friends! Sounds like everyone had a great day 1 so yay us! :bigsmile:

Anita I log whatever my HRM says but I don't eat all those exercise calories so for me it's more about achieving a daily burn of 500 calories rather than worrying about how many more I get to eat. I tend to stick to about 1500 - 1600 calories per day.

Britt - you make me proud already just because of your energy and spirit.

Becky - I sweat A TON and I love it! The drippier I get the happier I am!

Dyiaane - when I was just doing strength training w/o intense cardio I didn't lose anything. Now I'm going ChaLEAN Extreme for heavy lifting and Turbo Fire for cardio and my body is leaning out like crazy! Definitely amp up your cardio if you don't feel challenged enough with Cardio X and Kenpo. I don't think you'll be sorry if you do.

Feel free to invite your friends to join us here. There's no official start date to this challenge so anyone can join at any time. How cool would it be to have like 100 people posting daily in a single thread???? Big dreams, right!

Have a fantastic night!
Sharon

Laurieannfanelli

This is a great challege I would love to be in!

telcochik

Hi Laurie! GUESS WHAT...YOU'RE IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:laugh:

bk2011

Treadmill run and P90X chest/back this morning! Was up early and got it done! Now time to shower and get to work! Going to have to stop on my way in to grab some healthy treats for the day...not 100% sure yet but I'm thinking an egg white omelette for lunch today!

sas16

Good morning! Got up and did TF 45EZ & Abs 10. I was dripping with sweat! That 45EZ always kills me! Anyway, time to got make something to eat. I'm starving after that.

Have a good day, everyone!

sas16

Good morning! Got up and did TF 45EZ & Abs 10. I was dripping with sweat! That 45EZ always kills me! Anyway, time to got make something to eat. I'm starving after that.

Have a good day, everyone!

telcochik

Good Morning Peeps! ChaLEAN Extreme day today...Push Circuit 3. How many 42 year old women can bench press 50 lbs????:laugh:

Nice workouts today Anita and Brittany! Thanks for checking in.

Make it a great day everyone.
Sharon

telcochik

Gang - if it's not too big of an imposition would you please message me with your contact information? Provide me with your name, email address, and what you're doing for exercise so I can keep track. Also, if you already have a BB coach please let me know that as well.

Thanks.
Sharon

kikix5

Afternoon all, got in Chalean Extreme Lean 1 today and a few leg exercises for my hip for a 295 calorie burn!

Nice burn Sharon, Anita and Brittney. Sharon, I'm 42 for another 2 months minus a day lol but not sure how much I can press... would have to find a gym for that!

Seems no matter how much I work out.. my energy level by mid afternoon is shot, I feel like I need a nap and I'm still hungry, going to see what else I can eat lol

A_New_Horizon

Well, today is a rough day. I am an emotional wreck which means I want to eat everything chocolate in sight, but I am working hard to resist. Anyway, yesterday I felt successful. I drank 13 glasses of water, and got my shred in (level 3, day 5). Today is the same routine for me. I have on my 9th glass of water already. Lunch wasn't very filling, so I am looking forward to my 3 pm snack of yogurt probably. I had about 1400 cal yesterday when I usully get 1500. I am trying to zig-zag my calories hoping I will see a move in the scale tomorrow. I will be doing my 30-day shred, level 3, day 6 with 3 lbs weights about 7:30 tonight after my babies to go bed. I hope everyone is having a good Tuesday.

katcena

I'd like to join! I still have 18.4 pounds to lose for my first goal weight. (lost 30 total so far since Dec 28, 2010). I am also a BB Coach and am doing TurboFIre. Just did Fire 45 last night (my favorite!) today I will be doing Hiit 20 and if time allows adding in Tone 30 (not on my schedule...but I always want to do more afer a Hiit workout!)
If I can drop this 18.4 by the end of June....I will definitely feel ready for swimsuit season!

telcochik

Welcome katcena! Happy to have you join us!!!! :bigsmile: