The Diamond Challenge: Round 3 - Wk 4 (DITR)

DiamondsInTheRough

Hello Diamonds!

Thank you to those of you who gave me your weigh-ins this morning! I know it can be easy to forget. You guys ROCK. Congratulations to all of you lovely ladies on making it to the 4th and FINAL week of the DITR challenge! I love you guys, and look forward to losing more pounds with you!

This week a lot of our Diamonds struggled, but many of you lost some serious weight (Maria!). Plus, last time I checked, you were STILL HERE, which is a major part of the battle! Not only that, we have EXCEEDED our goal of 100 pounds lost!

Here are our biggest losers for the week:

Blue Team: Maria (HungryMom) lost 2.4 pounds!
Pink Team: Go Lisa (Lisa_Lotte)! She lost 1.5 pounds!
Yellow Team: Great job Logan (peanut613) on your 1.8 pound loss!

You ladies kicked some serious butt!

The battle was close this week, but the Blue Diamonds kept the crown by just 0.2 pounds! The Blue Diamonds lost 7.2 pounds this week, the Yellow Diamonds lost 7 pounds, and the Pink Diamonds trailed at 5.2 pounds.

Individual and group winners can claim their diamond rings in the DITR blog!

As always, we celebrate EVERY loss!

Cee 0.8
Elle 0.8
Jamaica 0.2
Kathy M 1
Kristin M 0.6
Laura 0.6
Malissa 1
Meghan 1
Michelle 1.6
Molly 2
Monja 0.7
Nicki K 0.5
Nicola 1.5
Nikki J 0.6
Pam 0.8

Ladies, this is the FINAL WEEK. Let's go out with a BANG! Let's lose those pounds!

As a reminder, this week is Diamond Spirit Week. It's a ton of fun if you celebrate!

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Diamond Spirit Week:

Wed.: Show Your Colors Day - Change your profile picture to anything OTHER than a diamond in your team color. BE CREATIVE!

Thursday: High School Reunion Day - Change your profile picture to a photo of yourself in high school! Show us that teased hair or those side ponytails baby! We want all of the embarrassing goodness!

Friday: Diamonds in the Rough Day - Change your profile picture to the DITR logo! It's the LAST day of Round 3!

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QOTD Dates:

Monday - Kate D.
Tuesday - Nikki J
Wednesday - Nicola
Thursday - Y'Teva

Keep Shining Divas!

majpal

Yellow Diamonds,
Let's go for the win this week! We can do it!

nikkiws

Hey, congratulations to all you losers this week!!
I am going to post my question a little early just in case I forget tomorrow as I have a busy day and my little boy is teething (and don't we know about it!)

QOTD Tuesday: I often crave sweet stuff and very often give into temptation without much thought. What strategies do you use to keep your willpower strong and not snack?

My answer: This is a major struggle for me, I tend to act without thinking and the next thing I know I am already in the cupboard. The more I think about sweet stuff the more I want it. Exercise is my biggest friend when it comes to the urge to snack on the bad stuff, the endorphins have the same effect as chocolate on me I think!! Shame I can exercise every time I get a craving!!

GoneWithTheWhinge

Well done everyone, great losses this week. Go Yellow!!

QOTD Tuesday: I often crave sweet stuff and very often give into temptation without much thought. What strategies do you use to keep your willpower strong and not snack?

I keep really good quality dark chocolate in the freezer and if the need arises I'll have a couple of squares, where its decent quality and dark it satisfies the craving and where its so cold it lasts for longer!
My real weak point is crisps, I could easily snack into oblivion on them, with the worst time of day being evenings so I put them in the garage so to get them I have to go outside! Which is very unappealing as I'm in winter and its a bit cold so often I find its just not worth it! I need to work on my willpower to resist so I can keep stuff in the house without feeling the need to consume!

kkmark

Congratulations to all the Diamonds

Yay Blue Diamonds we did it again. (HungryMom) Maria Congrats and winning big for blue diamonds

QOTD Tuesday: I often crave sweet stuff and very often give into temptation without much thought. What strategies do you use to keep your willpower strong and not snack?


my weakness are sweets i used to have something or other fatty sweets in my pantry before this journey now i have snack yogurts which actually relive my sweet tooth and some laughing cow icecream sandwich hmm yummy

Have a great day diamonds

Kathy

KPstartingover

QOTD Tuesday: I often crave sweet stuff and very often give into temptation without much thought. What strategies do you use to keep your willpower strong and not snack?

The best thing that works for me is to have a hot drink - hot tea, decaf coffee, or the diet hot chocolate (25 cals). The other thing that works for me is sugar-free popsicles or creamsicles. So i guess I go for extreme temperatures. My hardest low-willpower time is in the evening. A real challenge. Sometimes I walk into the kitchen 3 or 4 times, trying not to give in to opening the pantry.

miss_jamaica

Hey, congratulations to all you losers this week!!
I am going to post my question a little early just in case I forget tomorrow as I have a busy day and my little boy is teething (and don't we know about it!)

QOTD Tuesday: I often crave sweet stuff and very often give into temptation without much thought. What strategies do you use to keep your willpower strong and not snack?

I cave in! Lol, no but really. I am very aware of my need for regular doses of ice cream, so from the start I planned plenty of ice cream into my plan. I eat ice cream at least once a day. Another thing that I do is aim for a lower calorie count than I'm actually allowed. That way, if at the end of the day I just can't resist a cupcake... I'm still within my actual calorie range.

peanut613

QOTD Tuesday: I often crave sweet stuff and very often give into temptation without much thought. What strategies do you use to keep your willpower strong and not snack?

I don't fight it, I snack! If I'm hungry, I eat. That said, I try to keep low cal snacks. I have popcorn, crackers, ice cream, chips, peanuts--all in the 100 calorie ballpark. Yogurt is great, especially the cake flavored types. Much better than a real slice of cake! Also, fruit and veggies are so low cal, there's no reason you CAN'T snack on them!

My most exciting find has been 35 calorie fudge pops

CricketKate

Sorry this is so late!:blushing:

Question of the Day: Monday

What is more important to YOUR weight loss journey: Diet or Exercise?

nkfowler74

WooHoo!! Congrats to my partner, Logan (peanut613), for being the top loser on the Yellow Diamonds this week! Keep up the great work!

nkfowler74

Question of the Day: Monday

What is more important to YOUR weight loss journey: Diet or Exercise?

For me personally, I'd say exercise. I'm not good at eliminating certain foods from my life completely, so its better for me to kinda eat what I want (within reason) and then work off the calories.

nkfowler74

QOTD Tuesday: I often crave sweet stuff and very often give into temptation without much thought. What strategies do you use to keep your willpower strong and not snack?


I just don't buy many sweets. So when I have the cravings, there isn't anything in the pantry tempting me. But the Reese's peanut butter cups in the checkout aisle of Target taunt me. So I have started going through the checkout lane without candy sothat I don't absent-mindedly grab one and toss it in the cart (or my mouth...lol).

yacekl

Sorry this is so late!:blushing:

Question of the Day: Monday

What is more important to YOUR weight loss journey: Diet or Exercise?

For me they are both important, in the past i have done just diet and it has worked but i still felt very sluggish , when I exercise i have more energy. However when I just exercise and don't get the diet right i still don't feel good . So like I said I definitley need both to keep me healthy in my body , soul , and spirit.

majpal

QOTD Tuesday: I often crave sweet stuff and very often give into temptation without much thought. What strategies do you use to keep your willpower strong and not snack?

I try not to have too many sweets in the house now. I usually have a Blue Bunny Fudge Bar when I want a dessert. The chocolate goodness lasts quite a while.

yacekl

QOTD Tuesday: I often crave sweet stuff and very often give into temptation without much thought. What strategies do you use to keep your willpower strong and not snack?



I am right there with you about the craving sweet stuff. These are things I try to do: go to sleep early, have fat free chocholate pudding with cool whip to get that chocholate fix. also fiberone 90 calorie bars, read a book, work on a project ( crocheting), change the channels when commercials come on so I don't have to look at the food commercials. 40 cal fudgesicles, mini bag pop corn. and sometimes I pray for God to help me.

momogogo

QOTD Tuesday...... wow..ummmm.... I was very strong until recently. I noticed that when I was taking my vitamins and supplements that didn't have cravings. Even during TOM. I had to stop taking them because of my tummy issue's and guess what? I have been caving like crazy. That being said I am taking control again. I am starting my meal plans again and taking my supps and vits. I will however maintain my affair of ice cream. I will indulge to keep my metabolism in check every now and agian. But when I do I will burn it off. I can promise you that....

TwinMom12409

Question of the Day: Monday

What is more important to YOUR weight loss journey: Diet or Exercise?

I think they are equally important because I can't seem to get a grip on both at the same time. I go between eating spot on OR exercising religiously. Never both at once. If I could get it together I would be unstoppable.

brknllama

Question of the Day: Monday

What is more important to YOUR weight loss journey: Diet or Exercise?
Well to me, its diet, even when i cut calories and everything, i don't lose the weight unless i exercise, even though its just walking 4 miles everyday. So, for me, and probably only me, exercise is the most important.

QOTD Tuesday: I often crave sweet stuff and very often give into temptation without much thought. What strategies do you use to keep your willpower strong and not snack?
I just think about how far i have come. if that doesn't work then i just do something to get my mind off of it, but for me i don't have too much problem with temptation because i'm just a poor college student. and i don't have the money to have snacks

BethanieK

Great job on week 3 DITR!

Diamond Dolls are coming back for week 4!

journey2size10

QOTD: Monday: What is more important to YOUR weight loss journey: Diet or Exercise?

Diet, most definately! I have tried eating whatever and exercising my butt off and it doesn't make the same changes as the diet does for me. I have even lost weight, not exercising and just watching my diet (slow weight loss, but still a loss). I've even read somewhere (I think tosca reno) that diet is 80% of the equation in losing weight&fat, exercise is the rest.



QOTD Tuesday: I often crave sweet stuff and very often give into temptation without much thought. What strategies do you use to keep your willpower strong and not snack?

I don't keep sweet unhealthy things in the house as I know thats setting myself up for failure. I always have sweet fruits, kettle corn and have (hidden) 100 calorie pack cookies..I asked my friend to hide the 100 cal packs in the house and when the fruits or popcorn doesn't get it then I will indulge in one or two

lustris

Congratulations ladies on your win!! We were all starting to get a bit cocky over there!! Keep it up!!

HungryMom

QOTD Tuesday: I often crave sweet stuff and very often give into temptation without much thought. What strategies do you use to keep your willpower strong and not snack?

I had to go cold turkey when I started my lifestyle change. I swear I was a sugar addict; I craved it like nothing I have felt before. After a month or so I was able to have little bits of candy, ice cream, cake. etc. when I craved them. I have smaller portions and work them into my daily calories.

HungryMom

Question of the Day: Monday

What is more important to YOUR weight loss journey: Diet or Exercise?

I believe diet has made more of a difference in my weight loss, but exercise is more important to my mental state. I feel stronger, less deprived, and in better spirits when I am meeting my exercise goals which keeps me going.

peanut613

Question of the Day: Monday
What is more important to YOUR weight loss journey: Diet or Exercise?

I'd say both are equally important to me. I love food and have had a surprisingly easy time adjusting to smaller portions. But if I don't work out, I feel like I'm missing out. I like to think that I've mastered a nice balance and a healthy respect for both diet and exercise.

miss_jamaica

Great job on week 3 DITR!

Diamond Dolls are coming back for week 4!

Do I smell a Diamond Doll? Lol.

miss_jamaica

Question of the Day: Monday

What is more important to YOUR weight loss journey: Diet or Exercise?

I would have to say diet. I know that I could continue to lose weight without exercising, but I cannot say the same for dieting. That being said, this is the first time I made a concerted effort to push myself in terms of physical fitness, and I am so happy that I have. I can tell that my body is gaining an improved shape, much more stamina, and my energy level is higher.

lisa_lotte

QOTD: Monday: What is more important to YOUR weight loss journey: Diet or Exercise?

For me it's probably exercise, because I struggle to eat well when I haven't worked out. Working really hard for an hour in the gym is what stops me reaching for the naughty stuff, as I dont want to ruin all my hard work with a chocolate bar. I find when i dont exercise I don't eat as well...


QOTD Tuesday: I often crave sweet stuff and very often give into temptation without much thought. What strategies do you use to keep your willpower strong and not snack?

When I fancy something sweet I will either have an ice lolly (20cals) or I brush my teeth - as the minty taste of the toothpaste stops the sweet craving! try it - it really works

Lisa :flowerforyou:

ActiveFaith10

QOTD Monday: What's more important to your weightloss journey, diet or exercise??

Id say most of the weight loss comes from the food we eat, although exercising will help you keep from gaining you can still get high BP and clogged arteries from not eating correctly and eating the food fats etc will help you burn more on daily activies but fro me I have to work out at least 5 times a week If I want lose!

QOTD Tuesday: I often crave sweet stuff and very often give into temptation without much thought. What strategies do you use to keep your willpower strong and not snack?
If you crave sweets what you body really wants is magnesium, so consuming nuts should so the trick, I dont really crave sweets and dont keep any in the house I just crave a lot of carbs etc, so if I end up indulging I just know to work out a lot harder the next day to burn it all off! and I keep my HR up so I burn carbs not fat!

KPstartingover

Question of the Day: Monday

What is more important to YOUR weight loss journey: Diet or Exercise?

In terms of pure weight loss I'd say diet - I was such a huge emotional eater/snacker before mfp. I look back on it now and I think there were days where I consumed 3000 calories just AFTER dinner! OMG!!!

But in terms of actually feeling healthy - I've gotta give props to exercise. While I'm still a long way from having the body I'd someday love to have, the exercise has made a huge difference in my legs. Both outside and inside of my thighs are not as fleshy, and I'm getting dangerously close to not having my thighs rub together when I run :drinker:

pverbarg

QOTD: Monday: What is more important to YOUR weight loss journey: Diet or Exercise?

For me exercise is really more important, not just for how I feel when I'm exercising regularly, but I find I really do eat better when I'm exercising too, as I don't want to undo the work I've been doing! Not to mention the extra calories that exercise gives me!

QOTD Tuesday: I often crave sweet stuff and very often give into temptation without much thought. What strategies do you use to keep your willpower strong and not snack?

I try to keep the really big trigger foods out of my house, but have lower calorie options available. When I'm really craving something though, I'll plan it as part of my food for the day - eating a little bit satisifies the craving but keeps me from going overboard!

GoneWithTheWhinge

Question of the Day: Monday

What is more important to YOUR weight loss journey: Diet or Exercise?

Both, I tink both things are equally important in different way - the diet is vital to give my body what it needs to work at its best whilst the exercise keeps both my mind and body healthy and strong.