*closed group* Flab to Fab 3, Part 2!

USAFwifey12

Back up again....I'm never going to get this. I can't make myself get a routine. I just want to accept the fact this is the best I'm going to look.

Week 1 (4/01) - 162.6
Week 2 (4/08) - 162.2
Week 3 (4/15) - 157.6
Week 4 (4/22) - 157.8
Week 5 (4/29) - 159.0
Week 6 (5/06) - 160.2
Week 7 (5/13) - 160.4
Week 8 (5/20) - 164.4
Week 9 (5/27) - 159.4
Week 10 (6/3) -
Week 11 (6/10) - 164

loria30

Gained a pound back....and that was overnight too. I weighed myself yesterday morning and I had maintained, today I was up a pound. I'm guessing some muscle weight as I'm sore from my workout yesterday, plus I *think* TOM is coming. I'm so off schedule with this IUD, that I have no idea. But I did blow up at someone earlier this week, and I had really bad cramps last week, which was my lead in the last time (cramps really early), so I'm thinking it is coming.

Can't wait to see everyone's loses this week!

DianaM1020

Okay ladies! I have been SUCKING this challenge! School and work have been so incredibly insane I have been making every excuse not to work hard!

Here are my embarrassing stats but I promise next week I am kicking it into gear! I have one more month to drop these pounds!

Week 1 (4/01) - 137
Week 2 (4/08) - 136.6
Week 3 (4/15) - 136.5
Week 4 (4/22) - 137.6
Week 5 (4/29) - 136.6
Week 6 (5/06) - 138.5
Week 7 (5/13) - 137.3
Week 8 (5/20) - 137.8
Week 9 (5/27) - 137.5
Week 10 (6/3) - 140.0 (memorial day week and finals)
Week 11 (6/10) -140.0

I am trying to maintain (at starting weight of 137) or stay around 136-138.

So, my goal for the challenge is to end at 136!

Here is the plan!

Sat: Biggest Loser Cardio Max
Sun: 90 minute walk
Mon: 60 min treadmill and spin, upper body
Tues: 60 min treadmill and elliptical, lower body
Wed: Rest - 30 min walk
Thurs: 3.2 mile run outside
Fri: weigh in and Biggest Loser Cardio Max

Thanks everyone for standing by me even though I'm struggling!

-Diana

mamarundrc

4/1: 170.8
4/8: 169.0
4/15: 167.0
4/22: 168.0
4/29: 166.8
5/6: 164.6
5/13: 164.6
5/20: 163.8
5/27: 163.8
6/3: 161.0
6/10: 160.2

I was hoping for a little more but am extremely happy with this number. I weighed myself on a different scale last week so I didn't know what to expect this week. I have hit 10+ plus for this challenge and am only 0.3 away from my goal for this challenge (which was 159.9). I am really excited to have gotten past my 165 hurdle. That is where I usually get stuck and I did spend almost a month stuck around there. My mom has started to try to lose some weight and that has motivated me to keep going to help support her on her journey.

mamarundrc

Forgot to add my weekend pact for this weekend. I only have 2 goals for this weekend.
1) Drink at least 88 oz of water daily
2) Be active (300 minutes of intentional activity)

bitabee

To the most amazing challenge group ever!!!
I have been so out of the loop due to vacations, no routine, and simply, laziness!!! I am embarrassed by my weight gain, but. Am not giving up. I refuse to keep these extra pounds and my weight loss goal is still 150. Once I began to see success, it's like I sabotaged myself and gave up. I treated weight loss like a sprint,not a marathon. It may take me another six months to lose this weight effectively, and I am up for the challenge. Thank you all for being so amazing...

I am not defined by my weight. I am not defined by my dress size.

*lifestyle change.*

mamarundrc

To the most amazing challenge group ever!!!
I have been so out of the loop due to vacations, no routine, and simply, laziness!!! I am embarrassed by my weight gain, but. Am not giving up. I refuse to keep these extra pounds and my weight loss goal is still 150. Once I began to see success, it's like I sabotaged myself and gave up. I treated weight loss like a sprint,not a marathon. It may take me another six months to lose this weight effectively, and I am up for the challenge. Thank you all for being so amazing...

I am not defined by my weight. I am not defined by my dress size.

*lifestyle change.*

All that matters is that you are still trying and that you want to be healthier. I think the statement about trying to make it a sprint instead of a marathon is so true for many of us. This is the first time in my life that I have loss weight slowly and am living a lifestyle that should allow me to maintain it. It is tough to change habits. Just keep working at it and you will figure out what works for you.

I love your attitude "I am not defined by my weight, I am not defined by my dress size." I think too many people go into this just to look good in a bathing suit and would give anything to be small. I think once you realize it is about feeling good about yourself and being able to do things that you couldn't do before it is easier to see success other than a number on the scale. I think weight loss just needs to be a side effect of a healthier lifestyle, instead of the focus of the journey.

janana81

I am proud to be a part of this challenge with you girls! you ALL!

My weigh in for the week ...

4/1 135.5
4/8 128
4/15 132.6
4/22 132.6
4/29 131
5/6 131.4
5/13 129.2
5/20 129.4
5/27 128.6
6/3 126.6

6/10 125.4

I can NOT believe I have lost a little over 10 lbs with this challenge! Woo-hooooo! I'm only 5.4 lbs away from my birthday goal but I'm ok! We shall see what I can do in the next week!

DreeDub

I am proud to be a part of this challenge with you girls! you ALL!

My weigh in for the week ...

4/1 135.5
4/8 128
4/15 132.6
4/22 132.6
4/29 131
5/6 131.4
5/13 129.2
5/20 129.4
5/27 128.6
6/3 126.6

6/10 125.4

I can NOT believe I have lost a little over 10 lbs with this challenge! Woo-hooooo! I'm only 5.4 lbs away from my birthday goal but I'm ok! We shall see what I can do in the next week!

YEAH!!!!!!! VEGAS here you come!!!!!!!!!!!!! So impressed...you inspire me to work harder and keep pushing for 125!!!

DreeDub

Weigh-in is 129.2 = down .6

janana81

Weigh-in is 129.2 = down .6

You are such a sweetie! I am so happy to hear I can inspire someone!!! You got it girl! You will DO IT!

Becky011

Weigh in - 172.2 sammmmeee *sigh* getting my act together!! hoping to get to the 160s before my birthday in 2 weeks (and vacation starts in 13 days

mamarundrc

Hey ladies. How did everyone's weekend go? My weekend can be summed up in two words... EPIC FAIL! I didn't do much of anything (although I did clean out my closet which was actually kind of fun) and I ate horribly and although I did okay on water, I definitely did not balance out the ridiculous amount of sodium that I ate. It amazes me that after almost 6 months of eating healthy and working towards a healthy lifestyle, I can fall back into my bad habits like the last 6 months haven't existed. Sure I felt like crap after eating more chinese food than a human should eat in a lifetime (but boy did it taste good) but I did it without a thought. It just goes to show that this is something I am probably always going to half to work at.

Anyways, here is to a new week. I can't believe that this challenge is almost over! Time is flying. I have 0.3 to my challenge goal so I will hopefully hit that this week :-). I am not too sure how much damage I did this weekend so I am just going to stay focused and work out and see where I am on Friday.

My plan for the week:
M- walking/running (if it stays nice out), or Colorguard/dance in the evening (if it isn't raining), 200 crunches
Tu- Colorguard rehearsal (90 minutes)
W- walking/running/ strength legs and back
Th- Walking and colorguard/ strengths arms and abs
Fr- walking/running

Goals for the week:
1) under on sodium
2) 80 oz water +
3) Burn 2200 cals
4) Follow my dinner meal plan previously established

travelgirl09

To the most amazing challenge group ever!!!
I have been so out of the loop due to vacations, no routine, and simply, laziness!!! I am embarrassed by my weight gain, but. Am not giving up. I refuse to keep these extra pounds and my weight loss goal is still 150. Once I began to see success, it's like I sabotaged myself and gave up. I treated weight loss like a sprint,not a marathon. It may take me another six months to lose this weight effectively, and I am up for the challenge. Thank you all for being so amazing...

I am not defined by my weight. I am not defined by my dress size.

*lifestyle change.*

I gained over my vacation and 2 weeks prior to that in Hawaii. It happens! You've done it before and you ca do it again! Make a plan, and then do it! We can do this!

travelgirl09

Good morning Ladies!

I'm on day 2 of my 3 day cleanse. I'm getting back into the workout mode again. Started Sunday, worked out yesterday and I've got a lunch time swim planned for today. Hoping to start another round of P90X on Sunday, thus the cleanse.

I feel really good, and back in the right frame of mind to get my groove on again. I've got so many things coming up that I want to be in shape for, that I'm just gonna do it.

Unfortunately, (and this is mostly for Kerri) I'm on a 4-6 week travel away from my scale, so I'm not going to be able to weigh in. Unless the hotel I'm staying at has one, I don't generally travel with one because they are so heavy. I will, however, travel with my tape measure, so I'm hoping to get some results in to you at the end of the month.

Thank you all for being so supportive! You all make me accountable, and sometimes I hate it, but mostly I love it!

Here's to our last few weeks on this challenge! *clink*

Barb

DreeDub

Good morning Ladies!

I'm on day 2 of my 3 day cleanse.

What cleanse are you doing???

nakitadawn1212

Hey girls...sorry I did not check in last Friday... I was pretty depressed about my gain. I gained 2.8 lbs last week and I was shocked because I busted my booty last week! I did start fertility drugs the last couple weeks and they say some of the side effects can be weight gain. I just want to say I have felt like PMS X10. IThis whole concept of not being able to get pregnant has drained me emotionally.It has been a rough couple weeks, but I am NOT giving up!! We leave for vacation in one week and I know I will not hit my goal of 125. I have accepted that, but I will finish out this week with the 30 day shred and I will eat as healthy as possible. I know there are a few things I need to change to get to 125, but I need to stop obsessing. I am healthy and feel great and in my stride to get to 125 I have met such a fantastic group of women. I feel like I have known you all forever. Thank you all for your supprt! You all motivate me every day! I keep reminding myself my ultimate goal has not been to lose weight, but to tone and I feel like I have toned!

I think after vacation, I am going to invest in the P90X program. I have always wanted to try it and I am really getting into lifting and toning! I know it would be challenging, but I am up for a challenge!

Thank you all for everything! I feel so blessed to have met you all!

Tash

travelgirl09

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I think after vacation, I am going to invest in the P90X program. I have always wanted to try it and I am really getting into lifting and toning! I know it would be challenging, but I am up for a challenge!



Tash
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You have a great attitude! You will succeed, and I can't wait for you to start the X! You are going to love it!

Barb

travelgirl09

Today is day 3 and the last day of my cleanse! I slept so good last night and I feel so much better cleansing all that junk out of my body!

I have kept my workouts to a minimum, just because I know there is no way I can cover those burned calories.

Tomorrow I am back at it full force! This cleanse has totally helped me get back on my clean eating mindset and I feel so good!

Hope you're all having a great day!

Barb

DianaM1020

K I'm doing alright this week. Probably eating too many sweets so NONE tomorrow!!

Here's the progress so far:

Sun: 90 minute walk- NOT COMPLETED
Mon: 60 min treadmill and spin, upper body--- 80 MINUTES! 500 CALORIES
Tues: 60 min treadmill and elliptical, lower body--- 75 MINUTES! 450 CALORIES
Wed: Rest - 30 min walk----BIGGEST LOSER CARDIO MAX- 45 MINUTES- 375 CALORIES
Thurs: 3.2 mile run outside (planned)
Fri: weigh in-- 40 minutes treadmill, spin (planned)

So far: 1325 calories / 2000

I'm hoping for 138 weigh in Friday!

Thanks everyone!

janana81

Jen's Measurements --- (first #s are from 3/30/11.....second set of #s are from 4/27/11….third set from 5/25/11...and FINAL from 6/16/11)

A total of loss of 6.75 inches from May to Jun. And a GRAND total loss of 24.5 inches. Holy crappo!

L/R arm flex
Right arm - 11.....9.5….10...9.5
Left arm - 10.5.....9.75….9.25...9

Neck
11.5.....11.5…11...11

Chest/Nipple Line
34....33…33...32

Waist/Belly Button
35.5.....31.5….31.5....30

Pooch
37.....35.5….34....33.5

Butt
39.....38.75…36...36

Hips
39.....38.75…36...36

L/R Thigh
Right Thigh - 19.....18….19...18
Left Thigh - 19.5.....18.5….19...18

L/R Calf
Right Calf - 13.5.....13….13...13
Left Calf - 14.....13.5….14...13

And my final weight (up a little bit from bloating this week....God bless TOM! JERK! LOL)...

125.

loria30

BOO to TOM coming at the time of your trip!!

janana81

BOO to TOM coming at the time of your trip!!

I am SOOOOOOO not happy about that! LOL. I really hope it will stay away. Hell...I still have 4 nights of bc pills left to take. So who knows WTF is up with my body! All I know is I have 2 SUPER cute dresses....and I better not look all bloated and ick in them! LOL.

mamarundrc

A friend of mine sent me this link and I was completely moved. It proves that the little things we do make a difference. What can you do to make someone day just a little bit better?

http://blog.simpletruths.com/simple-truths-of-service

mamunroe

Good Morning my F2F Ladies!!
I am down another smidgen this week. 0.22lbs but I'll take it any way I can get it. CW 137.5 lbs. Not much gym time this week as I have worked 12 hr days and can't fit it in. Hopefully I'll get there today. Although the sun is supposed to shine today so maybe walking instead. We still haven't seen the sun much since Easter. Only 5 days of full sun in 9 weeks. Very depressing. Gotta take advantage of it while we have it.

mamarundrc

4/1: 170.8
4/8: 169.0
4/15: 167.0
4/22: 168.0
4/29: 166.8
5/6: 164.6
5/13: 164.6
5/20: 163.8
5/27: 163.8
6/3: 161.0
6/10: 160.2
6/17: 159.6

Excited to be in the 150's but still kind of kicking myself for my horrible weekend last weekend. I keep having a "if I had stayed on track that would have been x amount lost". I busted my butt this week and really focused on my food and feel like it should have been a bigger loss. I need to focus less on the number on the scale and more on the fact that I feel great and am starting to have confidence in the way I look. I only have 9.6 pounds to my goal weight which is awesome but I have found myself second guessing myself and starting to obsess a little about the scale.

Now for the weekend. Saturday is going to be tough. We are going to a Father's Day weekend celebration. All my meals will be out and there will be lots of alcohol and horrible food choices. I know we are getting up and getting breakfast on the road, lunch at the black seal (which is an amazing little pub style restaurant with wonderful meals) and then the cookout I know will have porterhouse steaks, mac salad, potato salad and numerous other delicious crappy for you foods. So I need to display some self control so I don't have the same problem as last weekend. I have no delusions of staying under on calories tomorrow (I probably won't even track because I really won't truelly know what was in what I am eating) but I am hoping that it is an active enough day to counter most of the crap I eat.

Weekend pact-
- Drink 88 oz + of water
- 360 minutes of intentional activity (walking around town, swimming, volleyball and whatever other activities they have at the BBQ)
- Maximum 2 alcoholic beverages on Sat
- Under on calories and sodium on Sunday.

Hope everyone had a great week and has a wonderful weekend!

DianaM1020

Hi Ladies!

139.0 today (-1)

At least I'm on my way back down!

Week 1 (4/01) - 137.0
Week 2 (4/08) - 136.6
Week 3 (4/15) - 136.5
Week 4 (4/22) - 137.6
Week 5 (4/29) - 136.6
Week 6 (5/06) - 138.5
Week 7 (5/13) - 137.3
Week 8 (5/20) - 137.8
Week 9 (5/27) - 137.5
Week 10 (6/3) - 140.0 (memorial day week and finals)
Week 11 (6/10) -140.0
Week 12 (6/17)- 139.0

Sun: 90 minute walk- NOT COMPLETED
Mon: 60 min treadmill and spin, upper body--- 80 MINUTES! 500 CALORIES
Tues: 60 min treadmill and elliptical, lower body--- 75 MINUTES! 450 CALORIES
Wed: Rest - 30 min walk----BIGGEST LOSER CARDIO MAX- 45 MINUTES- 375 CALORIES
Thurs: 3.2 mile run outside--- REST
Fri: weigh in-- 40 minutes treadmill, spin (planned)

So far: 1325 calories (with today's work out probably 1625)

This week I also started my journey towards vegetarianism! Any advice is welcome!

Thanks!!!

Lindz8afish

Very happy to report a .4lb loss this week, WITH A VACATION! My weight today is 165.2lbs! I didn't eat the best up north, but I didn't let myself go completely either, so I wasn't getting my hopes up. I was going to sneak a peak on the scale today and then post my weight on the scale tomorrow because I know my sodium intake was probably above normal and I didn't get a lot of water up north (well water, blah). But to my surprise there was a loss!! I'm going to say I move around A LOT more up north than I do on a normal day at home. I'M SO FRIGGIN' PROUD OF MYSELF!! I can do this! :bigsmile:

Also had a few great NSV's! When we started this challenge, I could only do a 15 minute mile. I've gotten my mile time down to 11.5 minutes! Plus, my size 12 pants are getting loose. My pre-prego pants are a size 10, I can't fit into them quite yet, but it's very exciting to see the 12's be loose!

I have been thinking that I do want to stay on for the next challenge. I may not be around as much, but I still would love to help encourage you wonderful ladies and it would probably help keep me going as well! Who's joining me for a weekend pact? My goals this weekend are:

- Burn 500 calories a day
- Drink 100oz of water daily
- Stay under on calories

mamarundrc

I might as well check in on my goals for the week since it is pouring out and I am slightly less than motivated to move

My plan for the week:
M- walking/running (if it stays nice out), or Colorguard/dance in the evening (if it isn't raining), 200 crunches- 50 minute run + 200 crunches
Tu- Colorguard rehearsal (90 minutes) - completed + 150 squats
W- walking/running/ strength legs and back - 50 minute run (no strength)
Th- Walking and colorguard/ strengths arms and abs - 20 minute walk + some colorguard basics (which kind of works for strengthing arms) no abs (still killing from Monday)
Fr- walking/running - It is pouring rain and nasty and my son has a doctors appointment this afternoon so we will probably take a rest day today.

Goals for the week:
1) under on sodium - EVERYDAY! I think this is the first time since I started tracking sodium that I have managed to be under all week
2) 80 oz water +- Everyday so far- I am a little behind today but I will make sure to catch up
3) Burn 2200 cals - Nope, ~1600 cals burned, even if I end up working out I will be a bit short
4) Follow my dinner meal plan previously established - Completed, Still have tonight but I took out the fish which means I have to use it :-)

Not a bad week overall.

loria30

I just weighed myselt (off today and went back to bed after sending DH and DD on their way), and I don't think it is right. LOL. I couldn't have dropped 3lbs this week (well based on my slightly bloated weight last week). It said 141.6.--Kerri--don't record this one, I'll do it closer to my normal time tomorrow morning and send you that one.

Anyway, Jen (Janana) and I had a great time at the NKOTBSB concert last night. We indulged...I did more than she did with dinner, but it was all good fun.

Make sure you all wish her a happy 30th tomorrow!!