BATTLE OF THE BULGE SUMMER WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE!!! - Whose

marie_2454

It's weird, I know, but I sometimes add some peanut butter and a tablespoon of semi-sweet chocolate chips to my plain oatmeal when I'm craving chocolate. It tastes like a melted reeses....sooooooo good! It's about the same amount of calories, but I get fiber, some protein, whole grains, way less sugar, and it's actually really filling.

mishkamichelle

It's weird, I know, but I sometimes add some peanut butter and a tablespoon of semi-sweet chocolate chips to my plain oatmeal when I'm craving chocolate. It tastes like a melted reeses....sooooooo good! It's about the same amount of calories, but I get fiber, some protein, whole grains, way less sugar, and it's actually really filling.

You are my hero - that is an amazing idea!

crystlgrn

To try and stop myself from going to the vending machine at work, I keep a bowl of sugar free candies on my desk. Werther's Original is my favorite and it doesn't taste sugar free IMO. Jolly ranchers are also great sugar free. Not to mention it helps keep those around me a little healthier when they are unknowingly eating sugar free candy!

beautylovetruth

I love any type of fruit when I am craving sugar.

At my local store the fruit section and bakery are right beside each other so I'll take a trip to the bakery after I've grabbed all my fruits. I look at all of them and if I'm having a "I NEED A CAKE" craving I grab a few more fruits and head on my way. It has been a little while since I've had cake, which I'm trying to save for my wedding.

Another tip that I have is drinking more water, anytime I have a sweet craving drinking more water seems to really help.

kirianna55

I love using natural sugars like agave and stevia. They have a low glycimic (sp) index. I also add cinnimon to everything I can. I use herbal remidies to help me stay healthy. You guys should look up healthy natropathy ways to help you become healthier. Sometimes it takes longer to work but it deffinately has less side affects than chemicals. Try adding spices to your food. They are a low calorie way to flavor your food.

x_sotonguetied

It's weird, I know, but I sometimes add some peanut butter and a tablespoon of semi-sweet chocolate chips to my plain oatmeal when I'm craving chocolate. It tastes like a melted reeses....sooooooo good! It's about the same amount of calories, but I get fiber, some protein, whole grains, way less sugar, and it's actually really filling.

this sounds so good!!

x_sotonguetied

if i'm REALLY wanting something sweet i'll usualy let myself just a little sample of it. not enough to really do harm, but enough so i can taste it and be satisfied. for example, i might allow myself one or two bites of ice cream, or the other day i ate half of a chocolate donut hole lol. one or two bites of something can really be all i need

and to sweeten things up that need sweetening, i love honey!! i use it to sweeten oatmeal or tea, or sometimes i'll drizzle some on peanut butter toast if i want the extra sweetness. it's got more calories than the low/no cal sweeteners, but it's all natural! and i would personally take a few more natural calories over no calorie, processed chemicals

jacquejl

Good afternoon everybody! Just wondering if anyone knows why you don't get any extra calories by lifting weights? I've lifted 4 days now (not in a row) and when I log them I don't get a calorie count and, therefore, no extra calories to eat back. It's not a real big deal, except I lifted this am, I'm hungry, and almost out of calories. I know I worked hard, I got my heart rate up and even sweat a little, so I feel like I earned them

Thanks!!
Jackie

NicolCook

Good afternoon everybody! Just wondering if anyone knows why you don't get any extra calories by lifting weights? I've lifted 4 days now (not in a row) and when I log them I don't get a calorie count and, therefore, no extra calories to eat back. It's not a real big deal, except I lifted this am, I'm hungry, and almost out of calories. I know I worked hard, I got my heart rate up and even sweat a little, so I feel like I earned them

Thanks!!
Jackie

For your calories to count, you have to add them into the cardio section of your workout

crystal_sapphire

i missed out on last weigh in and am back n track day 1 yay

cherubcrnp

I love any type of fruit when I am craving sugar.

At my local store the fruit section and bakery are right beside each other so I'll take a trip to the bakery after I've grabbed all my fruits. I look at all of them and if I'm having a "I NEED A CAKE" craving I grab a few more fruits and head on my way. It has been a little while since I've had cake, which I'm trying to save for my wedding.

Another tip that I have is drinking more water, anytime I have a sweet craving drinking more water seems to really help.

I have noticed that if I am having a sweet crave...water works for me too. I toss in a flavor packet and my crave is satisfied.

prplangl4

FRIDAY MAY 27th - DAY 12! "WHEN A PROBLEM COMES A LONG YOU MUST WHIP IT!”

CHALLENGE/TIP
Some of us are stepping on the scale every day fretting over ever 10th of a lb gained…others just aren’t in the mood this week for workin out or eating right and feel bummed. I’ve noticed many of us have a lot going on in our worlds – from surgeries to injuried body parts to car accidents and family visiting! Well for those living in the US we are gearin up for a 3-day weekend and there’s no time like now to shape it up, get straight, pull forward, move ahead…it’s not too late! Today’s challenge is put all those worries and stresses aside for AT LEAST 30 minutes today and DO A STRENUOUS physical activity that keeps your heart rate going!

MOTIVATIONAL SONG OF THE DAY
WHIP IT! – Devo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIEVqFB4WUo
*we have people from Australia to Austria of all backgrounds, ages, and ethnicities so my songs will be varied each day to accommodate :drinker:

SHARE YOUR SECRETS TO SUCCESS:
What is your favorite exercises to do when you’re stressed and dealing with a lot on your plate? (and I hope you don't ADD to your other plate...as in the food plate!)
:huh: ----
For me a good round of tae bo or kickboxing does the trick!! Or as always my wii just dance…get to dancing to some good songs and the stress melts away!

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achampionsheart

my thing is the elliptical...i love it.....i can do 80 min. on it, but now that im doing strength training i do 60 on the elliptical and my strenght training takes about 20 min. i can work up a good sweat and "solve the world's problems" while im walking......plus i love walking on the outside track that i use....it is good to clear my mind and bond with nature...

samvanz

It's evening here, I'm about to go to work. BUT I'll still find time to squeeze in that 30 mins of strenuous activity! I'll speed-walk home, and then past home to some point where I will have puffed and grunted for 30 mins, then return home and shower.

Early morning and VERY busy weekend for me - working an industry event with lots of "lets get a drink" opportunities (very important for writers) - hopefully I can keep on track! At the moment I'm all geared up for an amazing weigh-in on Monday!

littlemili

I think the chart should be arranged by % lost not number of lbs lost. It is of course a bigger deal if someone at 110lbs loses 2lb compared to someone at 300lb, and that is not recognised by the group standings. I am not belittling anyone losing 2lb per week at any weight but it makes sense.

Obviously it would be very poor form for the group to suggest that lighter individuals need to be losing as much as 5+ lbs per week to be near the top of the chart, because that would be promoting dangerous weight loss... Just a thought...

frankerzzzfit

I wanna join!!! Initial-215 lets do it!!!

andtian

I feel bad.. Got the flu and my week started so good.. I just hope I am better by tomorrow or sunday and try and get as much exercise in as I can to make up for yesterday and today.

kacione

When I am stressed I go for a long walk, or go visit some of my grandchildren. They always make me laugh and relax.

andtian

So, I'm sick and in bed, so you of course surf youtube and find some cool things.
This is a video I came across and it made me think about things and inspired me
to continue with this challenge even tho I feel horrible and stick to my goal of losing
weight. Hope you find it a bit inspiring too.

http://youtu.be/4L0N9xe8JhQ

kristinmkartist

I am finally up and moving I was sick with the flu for the last 2 days.

What I do for my workout is a circuit for 30 mins and I feel the burn in that. I feel that I sweat way more than on any machine with my circuit I do. I taking before and after pics and measurements. I have to do this for 4wks 3-4 days a wk. I am on my wk one 2nd time doing it.

I hope everyone has a really fun weekend and eats light.

nlsalvatore

When I am stressed I like to walk to clear my head. Other exercises I find fun and de-stressing are the Wii fit, or Wii sports with my kids, and I have recently started Zumba, which I absolutely love!! Have a happy healthy Memorial Day weekend, and don't stress over the picnics! Just do the best you can, and if you slip, well, tomorrow is a new day - don't beat yourself up!!

UltraRunnerGale

I have a great "secret to my success" for picnics (which many of us will be going to this weekend). I ALWAYS bring a quinoa salad and a Boca burger. That way if everything is high-caloried, bad food, I have something awesome to eat. Plus, I have surprised many people with the "awesome-ness" of quinoa (those who have never tried it)! Also, when they start cooking up all of those calorie-laden burgers and dogs, I have a nice Boca burger to eat!! Most people don't mind throwing it on the grill and a lot of people will ask questions about it (great ice-breaker)!!

Have a great Friday and holiday!! :drinker: :drinker:

bemoore81

Had a real good week gym 3 times this week and walked for 60 minutes at the park 1 day . Not really craving anything , but woke up at 2:30 this AM starving , thought if I layed there long enough would go back to sleep , NOT , so got up at 3:15 and ate a wheat bagel with cream cheese that is what I was craving , now feeling bad about caving in

PhoenixRising17

Well because of the holiday weekend I wont be able to weigh in on Monday because I am off from work so I went ahead and weighed in today and was suprised to see a loss of 5.2lbs!!!!! I am really in shock but am very happy and thankful for the loss!


When I exercise at the gym my favorite piece of equiptment to use is the eliptical....I also love to go walking...I haven't really worked exercise into my days yet except for now I take the stairs at work instead of the elevator and am just trying to be more active...This week was the first week of summer classes also so my schedule has gotten a little more hectic...I am really hoping next week to start exercising more!

Hope everybody has a great weekend!!!

TheSpicyMermaid

Ok so I failed the sugar challenge yesterday. I had a big ol' red negative number in my diary, LOL! Well it wasn't THAT huge, but it WAS red. At least it was from fruit and not candy! AND at least I'm still maintaining.

When I'm stressed I either go for a walk or do angry dancing with the dogs around the house. Blast some music, sing it and dance from room to room. They love it and follow me. It's so fun! I usually end up laughing at something they do while I'm flailing around and how can I stay mad when I have 3 tiny little chihuahua faces staring at me with their big eyes, confused. LOL!!

Yesterday I started my plan to always have a big lunch so that way my dinners are smaller. I had to shove that sandwich all the way in, but it DID helpf or later. I had actually never heard of this before. At dinner I only had a turkey patty with cheese and a handful of cherries. Anyone else have any comments about this?

SLIM195

Hello: Everyone

Don't feel bad, I failed my goal yesterday for sugar with fruit also. I had honeydew melon, strawberries and blackberries.
Honeydew melon has a very high sugar level. To relieve stress, I like to do Wii boxing "Gold's Gym Cardio Workout" its great.

mishkamichelle

So the sugar challenge was a Fail, but it was a BIG fail - what it did was make me realize just how much sugar I eat everyday! I am now going to really try harder to reduce my sugar count.

That being said - I am glad today's challenge is an exercise one. I have a rugby game tomorrow, so Saturday is taken care of. But today I wasn't really planning on working out (though I did bring my gym clothes to work with me as my gym is across the street from my office) and now I am going to go over on my lunch break and do 30 mins of cardio.

To my American friends - have a great long weekend! Ours was last weekend and it was a wonderful break

kirianna55

When I am stressed, I like to walk or use the elliptical. It makes me feel great. I also love to do strength training. I am hoping to switch it up to three times a week over the summer rather than just two days. I also am hoping to get a job so I can have some cash to keep me going.

x_sotonguetied

running!! i love a good run when i'm feeling really stressed, or even a relly good run on the elliptical

x_sotonguetied

running!! i love a good run when i'm feeling really stressed, or even a relly good run on the elliptical