Midsummer Meltdown - 4/25 thru 6/21

jessicamarie81

You all are such awesome motivators when people are feeling discouraged and I ♥ you for it!
I really feel like my mojo took a nosedive when I moved, my routine totally broke up from all the chaos and the eating of fast food. I forgot how bad fast food made me feel, my body hated me and I felt horrible, and that's absolutely no joke, I don't know how I ate so much in the past and didn't think twice about it! I'm so glad to be back on track and back into the routine and I couldn't have done it without reading everyone's encouraging words!
I just want to let everyone know that losing slowly is seriously the best way for you to learn good habits for a lifetime, so stick with it! My loss has been slow since joining MFP in January, sometimes slower than others, but I feel so much better about myself and I look at befores and afters, and what a difference a few pounds makes! So keep on keeping on, slow and steady wins the race, the tortoise and the hare, you get the picture!

All the losses are incredible this week and I'm so proud of how far you all have come! I'm also proud of everyone who stayed the same or even gained...you are still here and that's what matters!

chickadee2010

ATTENTION: I think I'm going to take this week off of this challenge. I've been having such a hard time with my new workouts for the month and I need to focus on them so they don't keep me discouraged and I think having less stuff to keep track of will help. I will weigh-in though on Monday. Good luck to you all on this week's challenge!

LeslieRoyale

Hey, I just wanted to put this out there, because I know we have a lot of first time challenge group people. We're on 19 pages, and when we fill up 20 pages worth of posts, it will continue to a 'new thread'.

Look for this, at the bottom of page 20, when it fills...
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It will actually probably be in the posting of whomever is the last person to post on that page.

Like this: (this is a post from our last challenge)

EPIC FAIL on the sodium today!! Killer day at work, didn't get to eat until almost 2:30, and by that time I was STARVING and grabbed a polish dog, and bun, and cheese sauce and fried onion/jalapeno straws and more cheese sauce...wahhhh wahhhhh
BUT, I came home, jumped on the treadie and then did some weights after, so YAY for that!!
@aab1-You'll get that, girl!! I'm far too inconsistent with my exercise to ever reach that '5 week' mark...something I am working on though happy

Great job to everyone!!! Oh, and Jillian's 6 pack abs is KILLER, but I love it!! sad (that's me crying in pain, LOL)
TGIF-tomorrow!!!
Take care heart
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I hope that was understandable!! We don't want to lose anyone!!!

jennxx7285

I would like to join now' can I still join?! =]

Sw-205
Gw-150

50lbs to lose =\
I would really love some help & support ! Plz add me jennxx7285@yahoo.com

Thanks<3

aab1

Hi Jennxx - of course you can join!! We do weekly (Tuesday thru Monday) food & exercise challenges which are posted by Monday evenings. Each Tuesday, post your current weight. I'm tracking everyone's progress and will post each week an updated list of how the group is progressing.

With your next posting, share with us what you're setting as your 6/21 GW.

Here's this week's challenge....

*****CHALLENGE FOR WEEK 2 (5/3-5/10)*****

OK, guys, I hope those of you from the last challenge don't mind that I'm recycling some of this. It's been a while, and I think they're good ones.

For the food challenge, try to prepare all of your meals at home this week - no eating out or grabbing food on the go. I find that when I'm able to do this, I'm much more aware of what's going into my body and how many calories I'm consuming. I know that many people work, but that doesn't mean you can't pack a meal or two and bring them with you.

As far as exercise is concerned, incorporate weight/strength training into your exercise routine this week. Whether that's actual weights, sit-ups, push-ups, resistance training, whatever, mix it up a little and work on something other than cardio.

I hope everyone likes that! Let's kick next week's butt!!

*****CHALLENGE FOR WEEK 2 (5/3-5/10)*****

Welcome and Good Luck on meeting your goal!!!

aab1

OK...I'm looking for a little help from anyone that can provide it.

In getting ready to post the first week's update, the list is going to be very long and I'm not sure what the best method will be to post it correctly. I've gotten the suggestion of using Photobucket but I've never used that website & am unsure as to how to upload an excel file to that website.

If anyone can help me, send me an email on my MFP page. I would REALLY appreicate it!! Thanks in advance!

Tissues

I got lazy last night (aka my kindle came in the mail and I decided to download and read the first book in the Hunger Game series) so i didnt get to BFBM. I did it tonight. I dont think the moves were as challenging as say the 30 day shred.. but I think thats a good thing. I had no problem getting through the circuits and my heart was PUMPING. I think the abs are a tad bit overdone (though when I have a six pack in 30 days I wont be complaining :laugh: ) It did take until the 3rd circuit for me to start getting winded (but there are 7 circuits, so plenty of time for me to feel being out of breath) and I did expect to sweat more than I did considering its probably 90* in my house. But all in all i'll stick with it. And i'm sure when I come on tomorrow i'll be whining about how much pain i'm in and how this kicked my booty....

for now..:yawn:

goodnight.

ccounts282

Midsummer meltdown results from Tues 5/3/11

SW 245.6
CW 244.6
GW 230.0

Lost one pound

oliviawink

I got lazy last night (aka my kindle came in the mail and I decided to download and read the first book in the Hunger Game series) so i didnt get to BFBM. I did it tonight. I dont think the moves were as challenging as say the 30 day shred.. but I think thats a good thing. I had no problem getting through the circuits and my heart was PUMPING. I think the abs are a tad bit overdone (though when I have a six pack in 30 days I wont be complaining :laugh: ) It did take until the 3rd circuit for me to start getting winded (but there are 7 circuits, so plenty of time for me to feel being out of breath) and I did expect to sweat more than I did considering its probably 90* in my house. But all in all i'll stick with it. And i'm sure when I come on tomorrow i'll be whining about how much pain i'm in and how this kicked my booty....

for now..:yawn:

goodnight.

I have JM's BFBM and I have yet to make it all the way through the workout. I'm quite fit, at least I thought I was and it's killer. I do it about 1 day or so a week (I like to mix it up), but I'm thinking I should commit to 2 days per week. My goal is to do the entire thing through without breaks in the next week. Hopefully I'll make it through alive.

Another note: The scale was not nice to me this morning, saw a 1.5 lb increase in weight. Actually weighed more this morning than when I went to bed. How is that even possible. But I'm not letting that get me down, it's a beautiful day in Boulder, I have a dress on (which is rare to say the least) andI'm keeping a positive attitude. I know this "gain" is a fluke and in the next day or so my number will go back to normal. Just going to revel in the sundress in the sunshine and drink tons o' water! :drinker:

Quierstina

Hi all!

Yesterday was a GREAT day for me. I ate within my calories and rocked my workout! I don't eat out a lot so I will steal the idea of trying to eat more whole foods and reduce the amount of processed stuff I eat. Like many others, I do have plans to eat out this week for mother's day. I won't lie and say I'll keep it healthy but I will try not to over indulge. I'll also be sure to hit the gym so my mother's day meal won't completely ruin all my hard work.

I have to say I am super grateful for the challenge. Reading everyone's posts, progress and even disappointments helps keep me motivated, excited and reminds me to keep perspective. I have to say that before joining this challenge the scale had not moved in 4 weeks so I am very please with my 1st week weight loss and hope for more of the same. I think the water really helped. I've always been a water drinker but obviously I wasn't getting enough.

Take care :flowerforyou:

Tissues

I have JM's BFBM and I have yet to make it all the way through the workout. I'm quite fit, at least I thought I was and it's killer. I do it about 1 day or so a week (I like to mix it up), but I'm thinking I should commit to 2 days per week. My goal is to do the entire thing through without breaks in the next week. Hopefully I'll make it through alive.

Another note: The scale was not nice to me this morning, saw a 1.5 lb increase in weight. Actually weighed more this morning than when I went to bed. How is that even possible. But I'm not letting that get me down, it's a beautiful day in Boulder, I have a dress on (which is rare to say the least) andI'm keeping a positive attitude. I know this "gain" is a fluke and in the next day or so my number will go back to normal. Just going to revel in the sundress in the sunshine and drink tons o' water! :drinker:

Olivia, I would try not to worry about an increase.. it could just be daily water retention. I would try to stay off the scale until next weigh in. I do the same thing though I'll weigh day in day out and get mad at the scale..lol. I try not to "count it" until weigh in day though. And when the scale REALLY makes me mad i'll ignore it for a week. I did BFBM with instruction so I think that gave me a chance to catch my breath? I was really in the mindset for my workout last night..lol

stefv86

I got lazy last night (aka my kindle came in the mail and I decided to download and read the first book in the Hunger Game series)

I just wanted to say- Isn't that book AMAZING? I'm in the middle of the third right now, and I haven't had time to sit down and finish it. It's driving me CRAZY

Tissues

I got lazy last night (aka my kindle came in the mail and I decided to download and read the first book in the Hunger Game series)

I just wanted to say- Isn't that book AMAZING? I'm in the middle of the third right now, and I haven't had time to sit down and finish it. It's driving me CRAZY

it is!! I was thouroughtly entertained by it! i'm about 30% of the way through book 2.. i'll probably have book 3 by Friday.. i'm addicted.

catniss

LOVED The Hunger Games!!!!---Notice my MFP name??? Her other series--Gregor the Overlander--is also really fun to read. I have an 11 yr old son and we listen to tons of audiobooks so, at the tender age of 44, I'm totally up on the Young Adult book scene. Totally different than when I was a kid.

singer201

Well, it turns out that we're having a potluck at work for Cinco de Mayo on Thursday, but I think I'll just construct myself a taco salad (minus the taco) from the goodies provided, so that should keep me within bounds. Also, I'm having dinner with friends on Saturday, but not going out, so I'll bring something to share that's good for me.

Those of you who are trying the whole and less-processed foods are onto a good thing. I've been doing it for nearly 3 months, and it's made a big difference in the amount of sodium and low-nutrient carbs I consume.

It's another nice sunny day here in Puget Sound, so I'm headed outside to do some more productive exercise, AKA yard work.

ceejay000

I got lazy last night (aka my kindle came in the mail and I decided to download and read the first book in the Hunger Game series)

I just wanted to say- Isn't that book AMAZING? I'm in the middle of the third right now, and I haven't had time to sit down and finish it. It's driving me CRAZY

it is!! I was thouroughtly entertained by it! i'm about 30% of the way through book 2.. i'll probably have book 3 by Friday.. i'm addicted.

I also loved these books! I think I finished all three of them within a week and then started over again... maybe that was a little excessive, but I thought they were great.

LOVED The Hunger Games!!!!---Notice my MFP name??? Her other series--Gregor the Overlander--is also really fun to read. I have an 11 yr old son and we listen to tons of audiobooks so, at the tender age of 44, I'm totally up on the Young Adult book scene. Totally different than when I was a kid.

Catniss, I was going to ask you if that's where your user name came from, but then I didn't because I thought you'd think I was crazy if it was from something else.

aab1

I ran today at 5.6mph for the full 35minutes; that's the first time I tried doing it and am so excited I accomplished it. WhoooHoooo!!!

aab1

Below lists our Week #1 results. If you don't see your name that means that you didn't provide your 5/03 check in weight. If you did and I missed it, please repost and I'll add you to the list.

58 ladies (yep, ladies...it appears we lost Jay . ) checked in and in total we've lost so far.......80.5lbs!! That is awesome work...nice job to all of us, no matter if you had a loss, gain or push. You stuck with it and tried. And now you have another chance this week to post a loss....or a better loss!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF US!!!! Can't wait to see what Week #2 brings us!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

I wasn't able to use Photobucket . But I've got another 7 weeks to work on it!! :happy:

Numbers noted next to each name are:
4/26 SW.......5/03 weight.....Wk #1 Change
aab1......................215.........212.....-3
alacarte................165.8......165....-0.8
Andra01................123.........122....-1
ashade44.............201........199.9...-1.1
Barrettmomof2....222.........222.....0
beanie242............176.2.....175....-1.2
bspells...................189.4....191....1.6
butterflyinamber7...170......169....-1
c100700..................194.2....194.....-0.2
caitysparkles...........183.5....185....1.5
Carebear2................159.5....157.5....-2
ccounts282...............245.6....244.6....-1
ceejay000.................146.5.....146......-0.5
CharlieJuliette..........134.5.....132.....-2.5
chelsiburnett.............143.2.....141.6...-1.6
chickadee2010.........144.4.....144.....-0.4
crazycouponlady.......167........160.5...-6.5
designerdiscount......128.......128......0
downby15...................131.......131......0
eeyorelvr09 .................219.......215.2....-3.8
JaimeLaRae...............157.5....155.5....-2
jaxsmummy................155........152......-3
jbeans67.....................159.5......157.5......-2
jennxx7285..................205........205........0
jessicamarie81..........162.........162......0
jipper44........................148.6......148.6.....0
jodi1229.......................161..........159.6.....-1.4
katznkt...........................199..........190.......-9
kris1085........................200.5......199......-1.5
kylakesgal....................154.8.......153.2......-1.6
lbtewksbury..................166.5.......164.5.......-2
Leanz.............................177..........176.........-1
leslieanna15.................127..........126.......-1
LeslieRoyale.................198..........195........-3
Maxylicious....................189.9........188.3...-1.6
MissLoser......................164.4........164.2.....-0.2
msmindyf........................187.4.......186.6......-0.8
musefromnowhere........180..........178.........-2
NancyPav........................146.4.........147.3.....0.9
oliviawink........................170.............168.5......-1.5
pamDW...........................151.............151.5.......0.5
paronomasha................224..............222..........-2
prashley..........................153..............154..........1
Quierstina....................... 258.............. 256.........-2
ravenclawseeker........... 257.............. 256..........-1
rentrikin...........................139...............139..............0
roselynsy........................179.8.............181.4..........1.6
shawn526.......................194.4...........193.2..........-1.2
shellbell2312..................253..............249..............-4
singer201.........................181.2..........179.............. -2.2
slackeyj...........................178................173.8..........-4.2
stefv86.............................206..............205.5............-0.5
suomynona62.................172.8...........172...............-0.8
Tissues..........................155.8.............154.8...........-1
UnoDiamante.................187...............185..............-2
wildkiger.......................... 155.5...........157..............1.5
Wraiythe...........................287.6...........284.6............-3

TOTALS.......................10,406.4........10,325.9.......-80.5

Quierstina

Below lists our Week #1 results. If you don't see your name that means that you didn't provide your 5/03 check in weight. If you did and I missed it, please repost and I'll add you to the list.

58 ladies (yep, ladies...it appears we lost Jay . ) checked in and in total we've lost so far.......80.5lbs!! That is awesome work...nice job to all of us, no matter if you had a loss, gain or push. You stuck with it and tried. And now you have another chance this week to post a loss....or a better loss!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF US!!!! Can't wait to see what Week #2 brings us!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

That is awesome - thanks for posting!!

nikki8marie

Hey fabulous people,
Sorry I'm a little late reporting, its been a bad week emotionally.
SW 248
CW (5/3) 245

Total: -3

I'll have to think of some good challenges for next week.

designerdiscounts

Ailene, you rock for getting that list together! Sorry, I'm no help with how to use Photobucket for an excel worksheet but good luck figuring it out!

I lost a half pound this morning so I'm excited to be able to post at least that much of a loss next Tuesday. :bigsmile: Man, I'm so happy the scale finally moved a little.

So far so good on adding weights and not eating out. Completed a weight lifting workout this morning and haven't eaten out for the last couple days (we don't eat out much so that one will be sort of easy). Good luck this week everyone!

ravenclawseekergirl

Wow that's some list. Well done for managing to keep up with us all and to everyone that's still here.
I'm having problems finding the strength exercises that i do so i'm adding them. If you see something that has a crazy name, that was probably me... I don't know what the 'proper' names are for most things and will never remember them.
Also having problems with my hip :grumble: at the moment, it's aching pretty badly. Exercise is making me achy all over but that's to be expected really with my joint condition. Pushing on through is going to help me loose the weight therefore alleviating pressure, improve my mood and strengthen muscle. All things i'm looking forward to.

Andra01

Thanks for the list great job everybody! For a total of 80 lbs lost yesssss!!!!!

catniss

Hi,
Didn't see my name on the list--maybe I forgot the original weight...
Anyway, my starting weight was 158
Tuesday weigh in was 156
Loss of 2 whole wonderful pounds!!!! Well, they were wonderful to lose, not to keep....

aab1

Hi,
Didn't see my name on the list--maybe I forgot the original weight...
Anyway, my starting weight was 158
Tuesday weigh in was 156
Loss of 2 whole wonderful pounds!!!! Well, they were wonderful to lose, not to keep....

@ Catniss - sorry about that! I had you included in the total # of ladies but I think I deleted your info by accident when I had to retype it into my posting.


With Nikki & Catniss added into Week #1 - that puts 59 Ladies at 83.5lbs. Whooop! Whoooop! We did AWESOME!!

kylakesgal

Thanks Ailene for the awesome job of keeping track of all of us. This is a much larger group than the last challenge!! Congrats to everyone that lost and those that tried and didn't lose. Don't give up, just keep doing what you are doing. P-E-R-S-I-S-T-A-N-C-E!

Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
That which we persist in doing becomes easier, not that the task itself has become easier but that our ability to perform it has improved.

emariec78

Looks like I got missed on the list too, here's my numbers again. Thanks for doing that, its a lot of work!

SW-160
CW-159.5
GW-150

ashleighasbury

Woo! Let goo!

aab1

Looks like I got missed on the list too, here's my numbers again. Thanks for doing that, its a lot of work!

SW-160
CW-159.5
GW-150

My Bad....that's 2 misses for week # 1 :embarassed: ....my self-imposed punishment...an extra 10 minutes cycling tomorrow. (Million dollar question - but is this really a punishment?!?! :noway: .)

Up to 60 Ladies; 84lbs lost.

oliviawink

I ran today at 5.6mph for the full 35minutes; that's the first time I tried doing it and am so excited I accomplished it. WhoooHoooo!!!

ROCK.ON.AILENE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so proud of you!