(POST 3) BATTLE OF THE BULGE - Summer Slimdown Challenge!!

kacione

I have no problem with drinking just water. Went out for supper last night with sister, brother and their spouses and stole my brother's water ( he was not drinking it) as well as had two refills.On another note I deliberately ate a small(1/2) piece of cheesecake in honor of my aunt who loved sweets and wanted everyone to have a sweets party when she passed.

What do you do to cut calories during the summer? I think that my biggest thing is when it is hot I do not feel like eating but I really contemplate eating my evening snack. I really have to want it bad before I will eat at night especially when it is after 8PM when I come in at night from enjoying the outside and my yard/gazebo.

tsmom1128

I cute my calories in the summer with LOTS of fruit salad. Keeps up feeling good and it isn't heavy so you don't get all "hot and heavy" when everyone is mowing on hot dogs.

debnu1

I love fresh garden veggies. My dad had a large garden while I was growing up. I'm not that good of a gardener but I steal his veggies when I get a chance!! Lately I have been doing yard work as exercise it's great full body Toning!!

TheSpicyMermaid

just wondering, has anybody ever heard of (or tried) using a whole pickle to curb sweet cravings?
I heard that it really works!

I LOOOOOVE whole pickles. I don't know about the sweet craving. I usually eat them when I'm craving salt. But I'll have to try it!! PICKLESSSSSSSS!

TheSpicyMermaid

How do I cut summer calories? Hmmm.... For me it's always the snacking. That's where I go wrong. If I can afford it, I will stock the fridge with fruit to help keep the munchies at bay. I recently read that getting OUTSIDE the house helps too. Sitting in the house watching TV, not the best way to stop snacking. I need to try this. Step AWAY from the fridge, girl!!

TheSpicyMermaid

I love fresh garden veggies. My dad had a large garden while I was growing up. I'm not that good of a gardener but I steal his veggies when I get a chance!! Lately I have been doing yard work as exercise it's great full body Toning!!

My dad has a pretty extensive garden too. He always has thousands of tomatoes, so I take those to munch on or use for turkey burgers. Those Topsy Turvy's are cool too! I really want the strawberry one.

BeachGurl815

Sorry, I have not been posting too much lately. I've been busy-had a huge birthday barbeque for my hubby this past Sunday.

What I do to cut calories this summer - I find it easier to eat healthy in the summer, winter is the challenge for me. Lots of good summer fruits and grilled veggies to fill up on!

When I go to a barbeque or weekend party, I make sure I get a good workout it so it allows me some extra calories. I don't try to deprive myself too much, I try a little bit of everything. I also try to bring a salad/fruit or something healthy to share.

journey2size10

What do you do to cut your calories during the summer?

Snacks are usually fresh fruits and veggies as they are at their best at this time of the year plus I have the extra time to cut em up!

journey2size10

This is way off the subject...lol...my best friend is coming from Chicago to see me Saturday for a few days. Sunday we are going to see Harry Potter (we are both hp geeks!) and as that is also my birthday, I am planning a "cheat day." The good news is that a) she is also losing weight and counting cals and working out and b) that I cannot eat as I used to because I get rather sick. I'm still planning on REAL popcorn (but I'll get a small!!!) and a REAL coke and some form of cake!! I haven't cheated yet to the point where I didn't count all my calories and I didn't think about working out enough (I will continue my workouts because I just feel better when I do them 6 days per week...) Anyway...Any tips for tempering out the birthday cheat beast??? I don't wanna blow everything but I haven't had a day like this since I started doing this jan 1!

I also have been keeping up on my goals of staying under calories and even on my 1 day off of workouts, I get activity at work and I always fill up my cup!! The dr informed me, in addition to the fact I lowered my BP from 145/120 to current 110/70 that I had lost 10 lbs since my last visit 6 weeks ago. Sooooo, even though I was feeling down those days, putting it in perspective like that really made me see how well I was doing Thanks for all you all do and all the support!!!

WOW, no off meals/days since the beginning of the year, you go girl! Maybe eat as usual for the majority of the day and then just have an off meal to celebrate your day. You are already making great changes by having the small popcorn. Hope you don't get sick, but it is one day out of the year, just take things in moderation and you will be fine!!

sheBB

What do you do to cut calories during the summer?

Well in the past that was part of the problem, I didn't really worry about cutting my calories-that's why I'm as overweight as I am. But , now that's all changed. Whenever I have planned or even unplanned visitors from my family(they pop in anytime, I am the oldest of 10 children) brothers, sisters, in-laws & all their kids, I now have veggie burgers, sweet potatoe, low calorie snacks,-100 calorie snacks on hand. So, if they are bar-b-q-ing hamburgers, I'll have a veggie burger or leaf salad with cubed chicken breast. I go for the options that have less calories, no pop what-so-ever as I drink water, water, water. If I visit someone I have the 100 calorie snacks in my purse. I am now conscious of how many calories I take in.

cherubcrnp

I love water with lime or lemon in it. That is what I ask for in a restaurant. It helps me fulfill my water requirements and it is just too good to pass up. I also keep flavored water packets in my work bag, lunch bag and purse just in case I need them. Burgers do not need to be on a bun....on a bed of lettuce and garden fresh tomatoes. I have also been know to take my snackes with me if I am going visiting just in case but nearly everyone has fresh fruit out.

Pam

tiddlyjinx

I hope your ankle is not a broken! Sometimes a sprain is worse though . Good luck!

prplangl4

WEEK 8 RESULTS ARE IN!!! *sorry it took so long!*

OUR BIGGEST LOSERS ARE...
:bigsmile: rabbitslave with 2% body weight lost!!!
:bigsmile: Krispy17 with 4.2lbs lost!!!

Runner up is...:drinker: nosey_rosey with 3.6lbs lost and 1.94% body weight lost!!!

OUR WEEK 6 STARTERS BIGGEST LOSER....
:bigsmile: Denise11161978 with 2.2 lbs lost and 1.15% body weight lost!!!

OUR WEEK 7 STARTERS BIGGEST LOSER...
:bigsmile: meghanspuppy with 4 lbs lost and 2.44% body weight lost!!!

OUR WEEK 8 STARTERS BIGGEST LOSER...
:bigsmile: bathsalts with 2.4lbs lost and 1.84% body weight lost!!!

CONGRATS ALL!!!

visit www.wix.com/prplangl4/battleofthebulge for full results!!!

~!* UPCOMING POSTERS *!~
WEEK 10
Mon July 18 rabbitslave
Tues July 19 MikeyKeith7
Wed July 20 SLIM195
Thurs July 21 BeachGurl185
Fri July 22 cmhughes3
Sat July 23 Hananiah
Sun July 24 lclarkjr

WEEK 11
Mon July 25 crystlgrn
Tue July 26 SheBB
Wed July 27 kacione
Thurs July 28 summer_of_69
Fri July 29 Ljc3
Sat July 30 LacieLamp
Sun July 31 HilarieXcore

WEEK 12
Mon Aug 1 cherrieruns
Tues Aug 2 BalletRose
Wed Aug 3 moofer
Thurs Aug 4 jessilea35
Fri Aug 5 Irene8509
Sat Aug 6 kathvg
Sun Aug 7 tsmom1128

*SIMPLY COPY AND PASTE A DAY'S POST AND CHANGE THE DAY, DATE, CHALLENGE/TIP OF THE DAY, SONGS, AND SHARE YOUR SECRETS TO SUCCESS QUESTION OF THE DAY*

journey2size10

congrats to last weeks biggest losers!! we are approaching the end of the challenge soon! time flies when you're having fun right?!

kacione

Fantastic job to all those who have stuck with this and lost weight. You all deserve a huge shout out. Congratulations on all your successes. Talk about inspiration.

ranewell

HUGE CONGRATS to all the Biggest Losers!!!! You're all doing GREAT!

SLIM195

CONGRATULATIONS! to the Battle of the Bulge winners. Everyone one stick to your goals and have an AWESOME weekend.

nlsalvatore

Conrats to all the BOB winners this week! Way to go!

BeachGurl815

Congrats Biggest Losers! That's some serious weight loss-you all ROCK!!!!

WWH_AJ

Sorry I have been absent. Last week was extra busy, especially since it included the Harry Potter premiere! In celebration, I attended the midnight showing and did not log anything I ate that day. I had real popcorn and shared some popcorn with one of my friends. It felt really good to eat whatever I felt like eating, and it was really surprising that I got full really fast. My popcorn got passed down our row of friends so I didn't even eat half the bag. The ice cream my friend and I shared ended up melting during the movie. And I am actually down a pound from that day because I weighed myself that morning to see how severe the damage might be, but was pleasantly surprised that there wasn't too much damage done. That being said, I'm leaving for Tenneesse tongith, so I hope I won't stray too far this week

PhoenixRising17

My internets been down all weekend so I haven't been able to get on I didn't even realize I was this weeks biggest loser til I got a comment from a friend...wow...that really makes me feel good since I've been n a major funk lately and having trouble staying motivated...it seems like just when I think I'm about to throw n the towel something always happens to inspire me and keep me motivated and on track...that's why I am so thankful for this site and all of my great friends here everyone is doing so great on their journeys I am proud of everyone! We rock!!!! Xoxo

prplangl4

MONDAY JULY 18 - DAY 63 - "Stretch it out!"

*week 9 weighins are due!!! Message me today's weight!!!*

we've got a week to go before the July 25th second 5 weeks weighin! WOW! Make sure you give it your all this week!!!

WEEK 10 CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK
Fill your MFP cups EVERY DAY! This will help shed those extra pounds and keep you from overeating!!!

Today's challenge brought to us by: :drinker: rabbitslave

DAILY CHALLENGE/TIP
To All Our Fantastic Bobbers!!! Don't Skip Stretching - Stay loose and limber for more effective workouts. Stretching keeps your muscles flexible, helping to prepare them for exercise and recover from the effort afterward. Skip the stretches, and you won't get nearly the benefits you should from aerobic exercise and resistance training.

Stretching also helps you move freely during aerobic exercise, it enables your muscles to build more strength during weight training, and it helps keep muscles long and lean.

At the end of any workout, take 5 minutes to do a thorough stretch to prevent stiffness and maintain the range of motion in your joints and muscles. Target the muscles you've used the most: calves, shins, quads, buttocks, hips, and hamstrings. Hold each stretch for 30 seconds, or six to eight slow breaths. Repeat the cycle if you have time.

Here are some top stretches I challenge you to do today, and stick to it every day for a healthier you!:

Stork- (quads, shins) Stand with feet together. Bend right knee and grasp right foot with right hand, gently pulling it toward buttocks. Right knee should point toward ground, and you should feel a stretch in right thigh and shin. Hold, switch legs, and repeat.

Giant Step- (calves, hips) With hands on hips, step left foot forward about 3 feet. Bend left knee and press right heel into ground until you feel a gentle stretch along right calf and hip. Hold, switch legs, and repeat.

Forward Bend- (hamstrings) Stand at arm's length from a railing or wall, feet a few inches apart. Place hands on railing or wall, hinge forward from hips, and walk feet back and hands down wall until you feel a gentle stretch along backs of thighs. Keep back flat, and abs tight. Hold.

Crossover Sit- (hips, buttocks) Stand with feet together and hold on to a post or other sturdy object. Place left foot across right leg, so left calf rests just above right knee. Slowly bend right knee and lower as if you were sitting into a chair until you feel a gentle stretch in left hip and buttocks. Hold, switch legs, and repeat.

As always, best wishes to all of our BOB Challenge participants! Go out and make this week COUNT!

MOTIVATIONAL SONGS OF THE DAY
2 great trax from the one & only - Red Hot Chili Peppers

1. "BOB One Hot Minute" (extra track) go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOrl2HuY8K8

2. "STRETCH" (my friends B-side) go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiRnIE4IXaE

SHARE YOUR SECRETS TO SUCCESS:
Do you stretch after your workouts?? If so, what are some of your favorite stretches? If not, WHY NOT and what will you do to remember to stretch and ensure you stretch on a regular basis??

SHOUT OUTS
1. This is Kristy here, I'd like to give a big shout out to rabbitslave who had a 5k mud run yesterday, class paper due today, and a big test this morning for class before having to go to work AND STILL find the time to do today's post!!! That's dedication!

2. And thank you to all those who routinely participate in the BOB posts and complete postings...you are why I make the time to do this!

3. To our new joiners this week:
:flowerforyou: melaragno
:flowerforyou: debun1
Please add them as friends!

4. mikeykeith7, one of our top losers each week, doesn't have too many friends and he does awesome work and not only needs our encouragement but we could all get inspiration from him...please add him as a friend!!!

STAY MOTIVATED: VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.wix.com/prplangl4/battleofthebulge

BeachGurl815

Happy Monday! Thanks Rabbitslave! I stretch before and after all my workouts. I have flat feet and noticed I was getting lots of cramping during my spin classes. I added lots of calf & hamstring stretches before my workout and the cramping has greatly improved!

debnu1

Thanks for the welcome!! I am excited to get started!!

ranewell

Thanks rabbitslave for the great post about stretching! Also, WTG, sounds like you have had a lot on your plate and stayed motivated!!!

SLIM195

Hey!

I always stretch before and after my workout by using the Precor stretching bench; its shows you several different ways to stretch for all the major muscle groups. Also stretching extends your calorie burn after your workout.

Good luck to all the BOBer'sfor this week's weigh-in.

elcar7

Thanks, rabbitslave, Kristy and all the others!

Had a great weekend with friends and working. I couldn't log any calories and have to say, I didn't always choose the best options, even though there were none too bad and lost some lbs this weekend!!!

Had 2 NSVs, who were completely independet from each other

a friend told me she thinks I got really skinny since we got to know each other some years ago (there must be just a difference of 10 lbs or so

and a friend (a male one - I didn't even know that guys see some minor changes, and would tell them) also recognized me for losing weight at the meeting there were a lot of girls either, but none of them said anything (my mom thinks, probably they are too competitive to say something, even though they are all really skinny)

journey2size10

Stretching is hit or miss at times I must say...sometimes I just forget and other times I'm in a time crunch.
I do make it a habit to stretch most days now, its still a work in progress.
I do the stork and the giant step along with some uppers as well...I don't know all the names of these stretches but it includes tricep and chest along with back.

PhoenixRising17

I dont stretch all the time like I should (i knooow im so bad) lol but when i do I like stretching my calves and, quads and hamstring because normally the work outs I do really take a toll on my legs so I like to stretch them to keep my muscles from hurting

hope everybody has a really great week this week!!!!


-Kristin

kirianna55

Today I burnt so many calories. I painted my sisters room and her bed. I also cleaned my house, laundry, and I might mow the lawn later. If I don't get to it today, I will be doing it tomorrow. Tonight I plan on watching a movie and cutting fabric for quilts.