(POST 2) BATTLE OF THE BULGE Summer Slimdown Challenge!!!

beautylovetruth

I love all the challenges and support that this group has to offer!! I'm a visual person and reward centered person so I have a calendar up in my office/living room where EVERYONE can see it. I put up a smiley face sticker if I am under my calories and have done my P90X workout that day. I've already passed my original goal of Day 3 (where I quit last time) and will be moving onto day four this evening. I have been listening intently to my body about what to do when I am working out and I haven't experienced a day of "OMG I CAN'T MOVE" soreness, which to me is amazing. I usually push too hard, too fast.

Soshotout, I've made myself the same promise and repeat a few phrases to myself that mean a lot to me daily. I know and understand that my body and life are the only one I've got so I'm going to take care of them and live to the max!!

I will complete the challenge tonight when I do my hour of P90X!!!

IamBrande

Hi everyone!!

I dont typically post much to the message boards, but I thought I'd just say hello, & that I am here and I am participating in the challenges, and I am reading daily. Everyone is doing such a fantastic job!!!

As of today, I am already down 2 lbs from Monday.............. I am 2 lbs from the June 20th, Goal!!

I am PROUD of myself!!
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I did the "Try on" the clothes from 2 summers ago that wont fit... I am in an 8/10 comfortably, and SOME 6's a lil snug.. So I figure in about 5-7 more pounds shedding off.... ALL my clothes will once again, go over my enormous *kitten*!! LMFAO

Have a great weekend Ladies & Gents!!

crystlgrn

When I started my weight loss journey, I went out and found sales at stores and bought a few items of clothes in smaller and smaller sizes. I organized them in my closet in a step-down type of way. For motivation, I just look at the clothes at the left end that are too big for me now (and will be donated soon) and the ones on the right that I'll soon be able to wear. Every once in a while I also try something on that's smaller to see if it fits/how far I have to go. Just last week, I tried on an XL shirt I got from Old Navy just to see how tight it was and it fit! I was so excited and that just gave me motivation to keep pushing.

It's also nice to hear compliments from people at work, both to my face and to other people. A couple days ago my old boss saw me and told me I looked great and then said to my new boss "she's just melting away! she looks awesome!" It made me feel so good!

prplangl4

At my work we have been doing a weight loss challenge and we had "loser buddies" - if you wanted to do it, you picked a buddy name in secret, & then you were supposed to send encouraging notes to that person once a week. I taped them on my desk to look at when I wanted to eat junk - !

I like that - nice idea!

prplangl4

For some reason I can't open the calendar, but I get what you mean about using one. I am going to make up one for myself today to hang on my fridge to keep track of my progress.

The calendar was the only doc I left in word...I just converted it to PDF and reposted so you should be able to open it now!

andtian

What motivates me?
To get into my cheeky shorts comfortably.
To not look massive next to my skinny bf.
To be healthy the way I know I can and should be.
I think also what motivates me is how i want to look like after being pregnant.. I AM NOT pregnant at the moment, but when I gained weight my mom told me I should lose it all and keep it off for a year before thinking of getting pregnant. Since I've met someone that I actually want to have a baby with, that motivates me.
In the past I would push myself really hard and not listen to my body, and then lose a few kg's and then
get injured somehow and then be out of commission for awhile and then I would just stop.
I'm trying to ease myself into it all again, but at the same time push myself a bit.
MFP and the whole BOB challenge has been great for me so far. It has held me accountable and sticking to changes.

IamBrande

What motivates me?
To not look massive next to my skinny bf.

I certainly do not have that problem, My man has that belly, and them big arms.. I like a Chubby guy (I've never been attracted to skinny men), maybe its because standing next to him makes me feel "Tiny" LOL

andtian

i'm not really into skinny guys actually, but i guess we connect on other levels so yeah.. There was a time when we weighed the same, but he still looked skinny.. I'm 1.55cm and he is like 1.80something..

This is us in Jan..

cherubcrnp

Not ready for the 30 day shred! I did however complete the 2 mile brisk walk dvd this morning...really pushed myself, didn't think I would finish, but I did it! Motivators? Well, since I'm getting frustrated with the scale right now...I'm still losing inches, so being able to go shopping and get smaller sizes is a HUGE motivator (pants have gone from size 26/28 to size 22 and tops from size 26/28 to size 16...sometimes XL ). Another huge motivator is how I feel. 5 Months ago I would have NEVER been able to complete these workouts!!! Now I'm doing it, I have loads of energy and actually seeing and feeling the progress as I work up to more intense and longer workouts keeps me going! I never thought I would say this, but I LOVE working out!

I know what you mean....I went shopping yesterday for pants since mine were falling down and off....I am a size 22 down from a 28. What an uplift that was!!!!!! I also bought a shirt that is 18/20 and that is down from a 4X or 26/28. How can we not be uplifted??? Bring on Jillian!!!!!!!!

art4fun69

Did my challenge today--rode 10.79 miles burned a couple calories and feel great!!

My biggest motivator is me. I made an agreement with myself that I was going to get fitter and eat healthier and stick with it! I have been successful so far, but we are scheduled for a long vacation in July and am hoping that doesn't throw me off my groove. Right now I exercise consistently and eat (for the most part) pretty healthy which is sometimes hard on long road trips. Oh well only time will tell.

Everyone have a great Saturday!!

cherrieruns

ok did the challenge for today - ran and then I cut the grass. burned a nice chunk of calories now I'm off to go buy some trees/bushes to plant. I'm sure that will burn a bit more.

kacione

My favorite form of exercise is walking. I have loved to walk since I was a child. I think I have met the 45 min goal.
I have just completed my relay for life walk and have chalked up 57849 steps or 20.08 miles in 12 hours from 7PM until 7 AM this morning.
In 12 hours I burned 3328 cals. I had a few short breaks in there and only slept for 20 minutes at about 4:30 this morning. at 4:30 I had officially been up for 24 hours because Friday was still a regulare day of work. Got home @ 8:15 this mornig and crashed until 12:30. I don't mind admitting that I am one hurtin' Albertan.

art4fun69

My favorite form of exercise is walking. I have loved to walk since I was a child. I think I have met the 45 min goal.
I have just completed my relay for life walk and have chalked up 57849 steps or 20.08 miles in 12 hours from 7PM until 7 AM this morning.
In 12 hours I burned 3328 cals. I had a few short breaks in there and only slept for 20 minutes at about 4:30 this morning. at 4:30 I had officially been up for 24 hours because Friday was still a regulare day of work. Got home @ 8:15 this mornig and crashed until 12:30. I don't mind admitting that I am one hurtin' Albertan.

GREAT JOB!!! My daughter always walked the relay for life event in high school. I donated to one, but never actually stayed the whole night. My daughter had a blast though and it is for a great cause. Hope you get some more sleep though.

prplangl4

SUNDAY JUNE 5TH – DAY 22! "SHAPE UP - CLEAN UP!"

:noway: (WEEK 3 WEIGHIN TOMORRRROWW!!!):flowerforyou:

CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK – This week we are going to focus on physical activity! Challenges each day will be physical in nature.

DAILY CHALLENGE/TIP
They say washing something thoroughly can burn a lot of calories! A 150-pound person who dons rubber gloves and exerts some elbow grease will burn about four calories for every minute spent cleaning. Scrub for 30 minutes and you could work off approximately 120 calories. So today’s challenge is to get some cleaning in and get your chores done! A floor, a couple of windows, the shower stall, bathroom tile, your car…just clean something!!! It’s a double treat (see the sparkle and shine AND burn calories and feel fine!) (I see a lot of people did this Saturday...sorry I thought about posting Sat but moved it to Sunday and look at you all!!! - great minds think alike!)

DAILY DOUBLE CHALLENGE! :laugh:
:drinker: FILL YOUR CUP! Drink at least 8 glasses of water today and fill your MFP cup! :happy:

MOTIVATIONAL SONGS OF THE DAY
1. CAR WASH – Rose Royce http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1J9ofYW3LI
2. CLEAN UP WOMAN – Betty Wright http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0ssMVL9I1Q&feature=related (I know its not about cleaning but it’s a good groove)
3. THE WASHING MACHINE – Dormtainment http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHdxWjUE-JQ (haha)
4. SUNDAY AFTERNOON – Jon Lajoie http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gx3nn6LS6g

SHARE YOUR SECRETS TO SUCCESS:
Yesterday's question got a little lost in translation...some people answered it but for those who didn't please share the kinds of things you do to keep your weight loss/healthier life moving forward!

(some said they have a calendar at work/home where they put a smiley face on workout days, I have my thermometer and calendar I have on my wall and shade in/put a red x for when I dont workout - I also have a listing of my top foods I crave like papa johns pizza etc with the calories next to it on my fridge and highlight the things that have the highest calories to remind me DON'T DO IT! haha) How about you?

SHOUT OUTS
To everybody who works hard today to gear up for tomorrow's weighin!

sunshinelubsyou

Hi I would like to join, my current weight is 267, and i have a motivation story. Tonight I wanted to eat pizza but instead I had a cheeseburger, one quarter cup pasta roni, sweet potato and a huge salad filled with blackberries, spinach, snap peas, and bell pepper with wish bone salad sprints. I stayed under my calorie, cholesterol, and fat goals but unfortunately sugar and protein were a little high. But that's ok cause I didn't order that pizza! I want to lose 120 pounds by next summer and this site has been a wonderful motivator!

achampionsheart

i think i may actually have a good weigh in this week.....i have been under my sodium thus far so hopefully i dont mess up today....cross your fingers, eyes, toes, whatever works...hehe

kirianna55

I went out and bought pants for myself. I started my weight loss journey with 22's being tight and 24's being loose. Now I am in 18's. I still have a pair of 16's and 14's hanging on my wall. I'm too chicken to buy 12's or 10's just yet. I keep myself on track by allowing myself to splurge in moderation or find healthy ways go eat simmilar foods that satisfy the cravings. I also eat a big breakfast every morning made out of homemade granola/ oatmeal with greek yogurt and eggs. I love sipping my coffee afterwards and taking my vitamins.

cherubcrnp

Saturday was good with 45 minute on the treadmill. I did alot of walking too. I am in Cleveland to see John Groban so my BFF and I went to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame before the concert. Lots of walkimg and steps.

andtian

I came across this pic the other day...

Irene8509

Ha this challenge will be easy. It's Associate clean up day at work and I was tagged to be maid. As for the "Secrets of My Success" question yesterday here's my list:

1. Food Diary -I keep mine in the kitchen so I don't forget to log in anything.
2. Specific Goals- I keep posted where I can see it. For BOB I set new goals and posted it on mfp page and in my office at home.
3.Check my weight everyday- doesn't work for everyone but for me it keeps me focused.
4. Bought a bikini- I have a bet that I will be in it by August:bigsmile:

blondie1238

Right now, I have my summer bikini hanging on my closet door! If that's not motivation, I don't know what is!

lozy2k3

hiya im not sure how this thread works but can u sign me up please i need all the support i can get ! x

ranewell

Consider challenge done! Have kitchen cleaning and laundry to do today as well as emptying closets and the numerous tubs of clothes (LOTS of bending, twisting, scrubbing and lifting!)

samvanz

I've had a CRAZY weekend, without any chance to exercise. But tomorrow I'll be hitting that cleaning challenge hard! My house certainly needs it under the last few days.

kristinmkartist

Sat challenge-
What keeps me going- My main reason I wanted to lose weight was the LIGHT SWITCH WAS TURNED ON in my head. I knew it was time. We are done having babies so no reason not to care. I needed to do for me! Well I have 3 friends that I work out with that are all bigger than me and a few said if I looked like you I wouldn't work out. So I just keep those thoughts in my mind to keep me moving because I don't want to be big anymore. My Hubby is my next main reason he is this fit guy that is addicted to working out so it motivates me to look better for him.

Sunday-
I have all hard wood floors in my house so its time to start scrubbing! I think it will take me about 40 mins to do all my floors. Water- I need to get way better at that. I get at least 6 in but man I need a new trick to make sure I get more.

Today we are getting a babysitter and my hubby and I are going for a motorcycle ride after all the cleaning is done I start work on Tues so I have to enjoy these nice days outside! Yesterday we went swimming all day and I got a nice tan!

art4fun69

hiya im not sure how this thread works but can u sign me up please i need all the support i can get ! x

If you go to this website http://www.wix.com/prplangl4/battleofthebulge it will tell you all about it!! BOB is a great summer challenge and we have lots of fun. Welcome.

art4fun69

Ok so today's challenge is a breeze it is laundry and clean bathrooms day!!! I did actually get a workout in on my pilates reformer this morning, now off to do bathrooms.... YUK.

Have a great Sunday!

lelliebugh

I got the Sunday challenge done. I am also heading to the gym to get mt burn on. I am not cooperating with my diet. I have to start figuring that out. Sweets kill me. My small goal for the week is to not have one piece of sweets. Ice cream, candy, anything. If anyone has any tips of ideas to kick that craving let me know.

crystlgrn

I got the Sunday challenge done. I am also heading to the gym to get mt burn on. I am not cooperating with my diet. I have to start figuring that out. Sweets kill me. My small goal for the week is to not have one piece of sweets. Ice cream, candy, anything. If anyone has any tips of ideas to kick that craving let me know.

I keep sugar free hard candy at my desk at work. It's not calorie free but it helps satisfy my craving without putting my sugar through the roof.

soshotout

Sunday's challenge is fixing to be done. It is officially Rest & Recoup. Day for me exercise-wise, but I will be scrubbing bathrooms and cleaning my bedroom, running the vaccume and other misc. household chores.