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

cherrieruns

would have loved to wash my car for today's challenge. Hopefully some laundry and house cleaning will count - had a recital to go to today which pretty much took the day.

sheBB

Was away for Saturday but did do the challenge as worked out for an hour. Today's challenge done as well, cleaned house from top to bottom actually began on Saturday, so that's done.

My motivation is an outfit that I have hanging in my room and the thought of Christmas work parties. Every year I say I am going to the party but never do, because of my weight. Every year I say I'm going to lose the weight so I can go, but I never do. This year it is different I know I will do it. This year I will be able to go to a party & feel great. MFP has given me the motivation I need, thanks to everyone here. I just log on each day.

dinichols

Finished Sundays challenge earlier today..no more soap scum in my bathtub..

ranewell

Everytime I have eliminated something from my diet I have failed. Miserably. And I understand, I get VERY specific cravings. I've just practiced moderation. I know exactly how many calories a piece of Dove candy is, and I have one. When I crave cake (which is a huge problem for me) I have half a serving of frosting (75 calories) and it helps the craving. I did go without for a couple of weeks at first, and I think that helped, too, to not want it as often. Give it time, you'll learn what works for you, but speaking for myself, eliminating it completely ended in a binge and the undoing of all previous efforts. Generally, too, fresh fruit really helps take the edge off those cravings. Good luck

TheSpicyMermaid

The most fun cardio workout to me is spin classes. started taking spin classes last fall and I am addicted.

I have always hated cardio. I don't like to run, hate aerobics, don't like zumba. The treadmill and elliptical can get boring after a while. I can tolerate cardio kickboxing but I can't say I love it. Spinning is the one thing I really look forward too - and it burns a ton of calories!

I have a small NSV...I put on a pair of shorts I wore last summer and they were falling off of me! I haven't really lost much weight since then but I guess all the working out has helped me lose inches.

Good to hear! I'm glad to hear that someone is really losing inches and not so much weight. Inches are important to me! Keep up the great work (and motivation)!

UltraRunnerGale

I didn't get any cleaning (except dishes) done today as I was too busy running/walking 14 miles on the Buckeye Trail in 4:23. I figure that counts for something as I burned 1400 calories. :drinker:

As for sugar cravings.... the amino acid L Glutamine helps with sugar cravings (also works for alcohol). It's used for a recovery drink among athletes but helping with the cravings is an extra bonus.

SLIM195

Hey! BOB's

I washed clothes today for the cleaning challenge. I don't have an alternative for not eating sweets. When I crave them, I just go out and buy them. Like right now, I'm craving for sweets. So tomorrow I going to go to Walmart and get me the mini cupcakes they sell. There's 280 calories for 3 cupcakes. Then I have to do double the amount of excerise to work off the calories. Oh, I also, did 90 minutes of Turbofire today.

Good luck to everyone for Monday's weigh-in.

prplangl4

MONDAY – JUNE 6TH – DAY 23! – “We will rock you!”

WEIGH IN FOR WEEK 3!!!:bigsmile:

CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK – This week we are going to focus on healthy eating!

DAILY CHALLENGE/TIP
We will start the week off pretty simple since it is weigh-in day and I know everyone worked hard over the weekend to keep themselves accountable! So today’s challenge is simply to NOT go over your calories! (if you think you will, do a little exercising to ensure you don’t).

MOTIVATIONAL SONG OF THE DAY
WE WILL ROCK YOU – Queen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tJYN-eG1zk
(I think this will wake us up and get us goin for week 4…WE WILL ROCK YOU WEEK 4!):drinker:

SHARE YOUR SECRETS TO SUCCESS:
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It jumpstarts your metabolism and gives you your energy – share your favorite, low-calorie breakfast.

SHOUT OUTS
To our members starting up with us for the first time this week mileneD, sunshinelubsyou, and lozy2k3. WELCOME! (add them as friends BOBers!)

visit www.wix.com/prplangl4/battleofthebulge for our quick link and more!

achampionsheart

well, due to the fact that i have to take my blood sugar between 10 and 11 am everyday and it has to be fasting, i do brunch.
my fave is one egg, whole wheat bagel with sugar free cherry preserves, and grapes or an apple.....it changes from day to day, but that's a good standby

x_sotonguetied

breakfast is my FAV! while i do enjoy eggs with wheat toast, and oatmeal, things like that, and i know there are SO many awesome breakfast options out there that i should be eating more (lol)....

i am such a sucker for cereal. say what you will! i know there's better, healthier, more filling options.

but man. no matter how much time i have in the morning cereal is always what sounds best lol.

over the years i've learned to really love "healthier" options - wheaties, corn chex, corn flakes, frosted mini wheats, cheerios, raisin bran.

especially like corn flakes, cheerios, corn chex, things like that are relatively low in calories AND sugar. they may be too plain jane for some but for me, sounds delightful

cherrieruns

breakfast is not my favorite meal of the day but I do enjoy my protein drink. I use choc whey protein/half a banana/1 tsp natural peanut butter/skim milk and a few frozen strawberries. It is like having a frappe for breakfast.

ranewell

Great challenge, I think I needed it this week! I'm getting the exercise part down....so my goal for this week should be to really focus on healthy eating.

My weight did not change...AGAIN. (Well, .4 lbs down, so so frustrated)

I DID, however, lose one inch off my waist and oneinch off my hips! (I only measure every other week) Progress is measured in baby steps I suppose. Still....profoundly disappointed and frustrated!!! I've tried both staying around 1200 and eating most of my calories, and it's just stuck

It's a new week...gotta find a way to tweak.

trapitt

My breakfast - wieght wtchers whole wheat bagel, toasted, plain or with peanut butter) and a bowl of pineapple or a banana,

I like to get at least five servings of frits and vegetables in by lunch time. So a pieve of fruit at breakfast and a big salad for lunch helps me to do that.

kacione

would have loved to wash my car for today's challenge. Hopefully some laundry and house cleaning will count - had a recital to go to today which pretty much took the day.

I too had recitals to go to, for two of my grandchildren. I did 45 min of cleaning while I waited for my daughter to get to my place so we could go together. It was wonderful

dinichols

I am a big fan of breakfast..I love cereal..right now I am hooked on plain label bran flakes..also really like the new kellogs antioxidant one that looks like cheerios..it's too expensive for me though unless on sale. I also like old fashioned oatmeal that I add blueberries to. I have been trying to cut down the cereal and try for protein so this morning I will be having cottage cheese and fresh blackberries..

PhoenixRising17

Sorry I have been MIA all weekend I do not have internet access at home anymore so its hard for me to find somewhere I can jump on here for a second...I am excited about this week's challenges for healthy eating since that has been one of my MAIN problems.

Right now my favorite low calorie breakfast is Quaker Low Sugar Instant Oatmeal...I eat it EVERY morning at work and love it...I used to HATE the stuff my whole life until a nurse at work suggested I add a spoonful of peanut butter to it and now I am addicted lol

Since missing the weekend challenges I am DETERMINED not to go over my calories today that June goal date is FAST approaching and I know I can meet it!

Soufsidekitho

There's nothing like a big "country" breakfast! Eggs, grits, toast, hashbrowns, pancakes........I can go on and on....lol! I know it's not the healthiest breakfast, but it's so doggone good....lol!

I mostly eat about a cup of honey nut cheerios with a sliced banana; and a 1/2 cup of 2% milk or skim milk in the mornings. Cereal is one of my favorite breakfast choices. However, I like to switch things up to keep from getting bored. I also like Oatmeal and turkey bacon. Smart Ones has good breakfast also. My favorite is the French Toast.

sheBB

Happy Monday to you & all B O B's. I just lost 3 more lbs,:happy: this gives me a little more get up & go, I'm so excited. It is so great to see your efforts pay off. But, I have to keep going, I will be doing an hour workout today. Took out a gym membership yesterday, I usually do workouts at home. Thanks to you all & the rest of MFP I feel alive again.

For breakfast I sometimes have oatmeal with 1/2 banana, or blueberries & a bit of milk(sometimes I skip the milk), I often have Go lean kashi cereal & piece of fruit along with an egg white, coffee maybe. Have a great day all.

soshotout

Happy Monday! I actually gained 2 pounds this week, however I lost 3.25" since May 16th. Go figure! I'm not going to sweat it since I feel very PMS-y and I've been doing The 30 Day Shred. I've had a lot of people tell me that they gained in the first couple weeks and then the weight started dropping off when they did it. And, I know I've been eating right and exercising every day, so...

As for breakfast... I LOVE breakfast.. just not in the morning! My breakfast routinely is 3 cups of coffee and then I don't get hungry till around 11am or so.

kacione

My favorite breakfast is yogurt, fruit and my vi shake. I get up at 4:30 AM and have to be at work by 5:30 with a 20 min drive to work so not a lot of time for a formal breakfast. The healthy shake mix gives me all the nutrients my body needs plus fiber and I love it.

jabbogurl

I have a huge gallon freezer bag full of fresh blueberries that I picked and froze. So right now, its a smoothie in the morning. I keep it simple, blueberries, yoghurt and a little water to help mix it all. I also toss my vitamin pill in the blender too, because I hate trying to take those horse pills, so this makes it way easier.

BeachGurl815

My standby breakfast during the week is a packet of plain oatmeal, a tablespoon of pb and banana mixed in.

On the weekends it usually involves an egg white an veggie omlete or one egg, slice of 2% cheese on a sandwich thin.

I met both challenges this weekend - if scrubbing the shower tile grout clean with a toothbrush counts!

cherubcrnp

I was away for the weekend visiting my BFF in Cleveland so although I did get my exercise in, I didn't clean anything unless you count packing my suitcase and making sure everything that was tossable was in the trash. I will not leave a mess for housekeeping.

As for Monday's challenge...I love greek yogurt for breakfast. It seems to jump start my day with flavor and energy. Besides, it is a great source of protein.

prtykekedd

:happy: The low cal breakfast of choice for me is oatmeal and 2 slices of low sodium turkey bacon. It sticks with me till lunch and to be honest it taste pretty darn good.

Now since I lost more the my expected weight for today I am off to the nail shop for a pamperind session. HAPPY MONDAY?WEIGH IN DAY BOBers and GOOD LUCK!:happy:

journey2size10

I didn't meet my goals last week of ....
strength training three times
cardio daily (45 mins minimum)
3 off meals
come in below or meet daily calories

and it reflected on the scale! I lost a pound so I'm behind the 8 ball now..

will have the same goals for this week! Now that school is out I can focus more on clean eating and working in the gym

IamBrande

Well, I am down 1 lb this week, and I will take it. A loss is a loss, and I enjoy seeing the scale move in the right direction!

Good Luck to everyone today, and I hope everyone has the energy to kick it up a notch for next week!!!

This week, i am shooting for a 2lb loss next monday.... I want to see 159, on my scale!

kirianna55

I like eating a homemade granola (I posted it in the recipes section a while back), some greek yogurt in the granola and 2 egg whites. It ends up being about 400 calories for breakfast, but its totally worth it with most of my daily fiber.

On another note, I am kind of sad, my scale lied to me today. It told me I had gained 5-10 pounds since Thursday. I don't trust that measurement and suspect its because I am going to start my TOM soon and because I didn't drink enough water.

SiouxPrincess

My low cal breakfast is the liquid eggs or egg whites w/tomatoes & ketchup, 2 wheat toast w/ fat free cream chesse & tomatoes & green tea. Sometimes I subsitute oatmeal for the egg. This is what I have most days but there are times that I have leftovers from the night before.

UltraRunnerGale

I lost .5 pounds this week, got my goal of 1 pound. Although I think Monday is a bad day for me to weigh myself because I generally do long runs on Sunday and eat very strangely to fuel the run. I should maybe switch to Wednesday but that wouldn't work with the spreadsheet. Still happy I lost a half a pound!! :drinker:

crystal_sapphire

weight is 168.5 today