Future Hot Mamas ~ Group 3

mussmom

Okay, a reminder and a little tough love. We need to kick it in gear and quit making excuses as to why we aren't eating better and exercising more-myself included. I am 8 lbs. away from my goal weight and am using the excuse "I am close to my goal weight so it is harder to lose". BS!! What it really boils down to is discipline. Can we or can't we? Cause if we can't I say we let some of these women in that are asking. We all committed to this, and we all are not logging or checking in on a regular basis. Let's go girls!!!!

Have any of you heard from the other girls that didn't log in?

helena98

WHO WANTS TO BE A HOT MOM? - GROUP RESULTS, 8/8 Weigh-In



It's been an interesting week, ladies! Three groups gained weight this week. I guess we can take comfort in knowing we're not alone, but it's time to re-focus and remember that every day counts!

I'd like to give a special shout-out to Group 5, who only had 3 members weighing in, but they lost a total of 8.2 pounds! WAY TO GO! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Thanks for showing us how it's done.

Group 4 is also the leader of the pack. ALL members checked in this week, making them the ONLY group whose members have checked in every week since the challenge started. They also have the biggest numbers in total weight loss and % to GW. WAY TO GO!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

I've decided to stop tracking Group 6, since no members have checked in since July. There also are a handful of other members who haven't checked in since week 1. If the group captains decide to stop tracking them, let me know, as those numbers are effecting your "% to GW" group numbers.

Let's go, Hot Moms!!
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Posted on the following groups:
--“Who want to be a hot mom?!” Group 1 (closed group)
-- Who Wants to Be a Hot Mom – Group 2 – CLOSED THREAD
-- Future Hot Mamas – Group 3
-- Who wants to be a HOT MAMA group 4 (closed group)
-- Who wants to be a HOT MOM group 5
-- “Who Wants to Be a Hot Mom” Group 7
-- Who wants to be a hot mom?!: GROUP 8 CLOSED THREAD.
-- Who wants to be a hot mom-Group 9 (closed group)
-- Hot Mom (Closed group)-Mommies in Control

helena98

This week has been HARD. My husband's family is having a reunion that started Sunday and was supposed to end today. Turns out it's going on until Sunday. So far, I've only been able to get in 1 day of exercise, which is SO low for me! And, of course, with the family festivities, my diet has been bad, and I haven't tracked anything since Monday. I'd still like to see a loss this week, so I'm posting my frustrations to my group, and hoping that doing so will help me stay accountable for the remainder of this week. Here are my "til the reunion ends" goals -- get a workout in before joining the family, drink LOTS of water, snack on fruits & veggies, keep portions small, don't go crazy with desserts! One day at a time....

BTW, I saw this link posted on Group 1's thread. This calculator will tell you how much water you should be drinking. One mom started drinking her 149 ounces a day and has already dropped 4 pounds this week. AMAZING how much of a difference it can make when you drink what your body needs! Go to the calculator and see what your total is. Mine is 119, WAY over the "10 glasses a day" (80 ounces) that I was shooting for.

http://nutrition.about.com/library/blwatercalculator.htm

mamaDaisyJ

OK, so about 124.5 ounces (15.5 glasses) for me, thanks for that. At one point I was drinking that much, but I kinda settled into 9-10. I'll kick it up starting today!
I remember going to visit family one week and i still got a loss by sampling everything, but not really 'eating". I stayed full, got to try all the goodies my family always brings around, and never felt guilty
I hate seeing that big of a gain from the group... we gained more than group 9 lost :frown: We can recover and consider last week a learning experience. Hopefully this chart of yours motivates everyone as much as it does me!~

Today was the first day of school here. My daughter did great getting up with her alarm. I was very worried about this cause my 7year old has stayed up till 2am too many nights and slept till afternoon on most days this summer. So, we are proud. I realized now though, that since my 2year old still likes to sleep till 9 or later.... I have my workout window cause I HAVE to be up at 7 now! So, kick her out the door, workout, and shower before the boy wakes! yay! Unfortunately I was up till 4 last night... so this will start tomorrow. Daddy got rained out ttoday though, yay for rain and yay for time to workout~

for those that didn't check in~ Jalapeno posted on her wall that she was skipping weigh in this week as she is busy with inlaws. I haven't seen any activity from Amanda though.

Better go get started on that extra water! :drink:

sugarlovebug

the water link told me I was to drink 2.8 litters, which I drink 2 litters at work and usually 2-3 more 12oz glasses at home.

debnu1

It's so easy to make excuses!! I have so many of them. This journey is all about fixing the mental part of me. I snuck a peak at the scale this morning and it was a pleasant surprise! We'll see if it continues. I'll have to check out the water link and see what it says. I already know I don't drink enough water!! I put reminders On my phone this week for exercise and other daily activites it has made a difference. At least I am remembering. We are camping this weekend and so I have a big day ahead of me. be strong and listen to your body are you really hungry or are you just telling yourself you are so you can have a taste.

badbrat2005

I have done terrible again yet this week. Have kind of figured out though that my depression is playing a big part in everything lately. Gotta get that under control and it would really help me out. I am gonna try to refocus yet again. Over this weekend, I am going to try to plan out next week a little bit. I checked out that water site and I should be drinking 97 ounces so I guess i better up my drinking. Time to start focusing AGAIN. Dont want booted out of the group.

mussmom

I have done terrible again yet this week. Have kind of figured out though that my depression is playing a big part in everything lately. Gotta get that under control and it would really help me out. I am gonna try to refocus yet again. Over this weekend, I am going to try to plan out next week a little bit. I checked out that water site and I should be drinking 97 ounces so I guess i better up my drinking. Time to start focusing AGAIN. Dont want booted out of the group.

I looked at the water too-100oz. That's a lot! But when I do average that, I lose. We won't kick you out:) We are here to support one another. Hope you can get things in check-you are trying-keep at it! Choose a goal a day. WE all struggle, just have to focus hour by hour sometimes. Maybe the depression is the thing to figure out first...then focus on the weight. I don't know, I hae not experience Good luck tho.

badbrat2005

I am thinking about trying counseling to help with my issues. Antidepressants make me gain weight and make things worse. Right now I am going to focus on myself and work on losing this weight. Then maybe Ill be a little happier. Seems like a vicious cycle.

mamaDaisyJ

Depression sucks, but keep in mind that exercise is great medicine for a down mood! Even a calm walk can help ya relax when stuff is getting to you. And the more you succeed, the more confidence you gain. Just change direction and create your own new cycle. When you notice yourself sinking into the couch, not caring about the extra calories and only the immediate desire for whatever food you think makes you happy... consiously remind yourself that you are in charge and change the cycle. There will be times that you just can't fight the sinking of depression, but the times that you do fight back will stay with you and remind you that you are in Charge, even when you feel you aren't. That strength will grow until you are happy more often than sad, more in control of what affects you. Success is addictive and much more enjoyable than the alternatives. Stick with it, day by day, and it will get better.

I also take a supplement called 5-HTP that claims to promote positive mood and control appetite. More research on the product revealed the appetite thing is based on the idea that we are more likely to eat too much carbs when depressed, so....
Anyway, it's like a seretonin replacement mineral sold over the counter at heath food stores.


As for me, I am confident there will be a loss, just not sure on how big it will be. My husband is back, but I'm still mad. So, I been staying up super late and not being awesome while I do it. With school started and all though, I am determined to have some of that time to myself, whether I am mad or not While the food this week hasn't been totally angelic, I have manged to get a bike ride almost every day! It has been under 100 all week! It has felt so totally heavenly! Speaking of, we will be leaving soon. Do you think I burn more calories than just riding cause my son is riding on the back? What about when I am hauling 10+ books in a bag to the library and back? lol

I think I am gonna stick mostly with the bike riding for a while now that it has cooled some. I keep trying to do other stuff and my feet hurt really bad afterwards still. Should prolly go see a doctor at some point... we have insurance, I don't know why I haven't. It's my heels ya know.
Today I am exhausted after staying up all night last night. When the man gets back from whatever he is doing, we decided that I will just go to bed all the way till morning... but what about my bike ride? hmmm
It's just that if I nap I will wake up and stay up all night and the cycle will start all over again. Yes, I'm a night owl insomniac and I need help!~

Rambling.... Prolly start that thread on Sunday night for Monday weigh-ins if everyone agrees?

mussmom

I am down with the new name and thread. Should we email everyone to let them know?

badbrat2005

I am going to take charge of my mood and stuff. I am also going to try journaling or something for the depression. So I will be writing food and everything.....then like a mood journal too.

sugarlovebug

this weeks weight in ~ 177.9

Today makes day 6 of 30ds....

mussmom

178.2

mamaDaisyJ

Double~

mamaDaisyJ

196.4

Are we all on the same time zone or what? lol kids just left for school and I weighed, and you ladies had already checked in!
Great job on the losses and starting 30DS!~ Have you noticed it getting easier... err well, more doable yet? it amazing how your body builds endurance so fast. When the boy wakes up we are going for our bikeride around town to pay our bills and find a park before it gets hot.
Oh, blah... It's already Monday and I didn't post that thread, I'll do it this evening with the new weigh-in chart~
And yes, I will email everyone when its posted :drinker:

sugarlovebug

I'm in Missouri. I get up at 5:45a every weekday morning, so I post as soon as I weigh in so I don't forget.

I noticed yesterday that level 1 of 30ds is getting easier, so then when I get to level 2 it will kick my butt over again.

debnu1

My weight: 187.6. A far cry from Friday when the scale read 183. It's amazing how a weekend splurge will mess everything up!! We went camping and I allowed myself to eat whatever and whenever I wanted and totally forgot about listening to my hunger signals!

On the depression topic. Check out the book feeling good by David burns. It takes you through exercises that help cure and reverse depression. Check it out!

sugarlovebug

Does anyone have any advice on anxiety? I don't have anxiety attacks often, but this one was a doozie this morning. I haven't had one this bad in a few years. I normally take xanax when needed, but they zonk me out and I can't take it at work. Any exercises or foods that help with anxiety?

debnu1

Search out guided relaxation on you tube. Try it it works!! Yoga would also be helpful. Anything that brings your body to a state of calm. Try moving your hands down as if your are pushing it all away from you while exhaling forcefully. Pull that negative energy out of you while you breathe out and bring In positive happy energy into you as you breathe in. Push all the negative dark air away and pull the bright white positive towards you.

badbrat2005

I weighed in at 195 pounds this morning. That is my all time highest weight and I am going to work harder to get the number down instead of up for next week. I will check that book out when I get more money. I did get the Beck Diet Solution book in the mail today, so I am going to start reading that today. Hope everyone does well this week.

helena98

Weighing in at 197.2 this morning. A whole pound gain! Last week was the WORST WEEK EVER! Started out with a week-long family reunion, and I only burned 600 calories in one workout on Monday. I was hoping that giving myself a 3500-calorie-burn challenge would kick my butt into gear, but the family reunion zapped all my energy. And then, when you have 30+ people in one house, the germs get shared, and I ended the week sick, went to the doctor yesterday, and tested positive for strep. Gotta love those family reunions, yes?

I'm starting this week with strep and a fever, so no workouts until that fever gets down. The penicillin is in my system, so it shouldn't take much longer. TOM starts tomorrow, but it usually gives me a 3 lb weight loss, so I'm actually looking forward to it. Only wish I could get that 3 lb weight loss every week!

helena98

I read this blog yesterday and found it was VERY interesting:

http://www.fudiet.com/2011/08/im-hungry/

Basically, when you don't find much pleasure in your every day life, you naturally turn to food to increase the pleasure centers in your brain. And this gives the unfortunate side effect of weight gain. It made me reflect on the past 10 years, when it's been a real challenge to lose my original pregnancy weight, and I realized that this could very well explain my weight gains and why I have a hard time losing it.

In the past 10 years, my husband's been laid off 4 times, we've moved out-of-state 3 times due to his employment, we've struggled to both finish our college degrees (taking multiple breaks due to lack of finances), I've had 2 miscarriages, and today, with my husband employed, he's making the lowest salary EVER in our 13 yrs of marriage, and making-ends-meet is my daily challenge. Reading this blog helped me understand that I can still find high levels of pleasure in my marriage, my children, my friends, my spirituality, and my hobbies, which will hopefully help me conquer my overeating habits.

Just thought I'd share...

mussmom

Looks like we did okay:) I will admit I cheated a little. I really was 178.8 this morning, but posted the weight from Wed. morning-that is the lowest I have been forever! I weigh every day and I know you aren't suppose to , but I like to see the fluctuations based on my exercise, food eaten, and water consumption. I have to be SO good every day to lose weight, and I have yet to mentally push through that-as we know, life tends to happen! I am kind of excited for school to start (I am a jr. High science teacher)-it really makes me plan my meals and stick to a timed eating schedule. I am stressing the exercise thing a bit, but figured I did it in the spring, so I can continue.

I hope you all feel better-you all seem to be giving good advice. Bring it this week:)

mamaDaisyJ

Give your body time to rest Helen, it sounds like you need it! Maybe it will give the rest of us time to catch up with ya too :laugh:

I try not to weigh myself every day, but I still do more than 3 times a week I would say. It's a struggle. I have found... when I pay attention... that when I weigh early and I'm like oooo I got down 2 lbs already, I feel more allowed to have bad choices. Like justified, cause I have obviously been doing sooo well. This is a mental thing that has slowed down my loss too much, and I'm trying to break it. Now, I keep my scale in a cabinet until weigh in day. Then at least I have to really think about it before I go weighing. If I went to the doctor or gym regular, I might even throw it out.... eh prolly not!~

The less I have worried about trying to fit in a workout, the better my eating has been... weird huh. I'll take it though, as long as it continues. I think its a stress level thing, cause yes, I stress about not working out when I have told myself it's a goal. It makes me angry and I feel like a failure. Well, this week I decided to not make it a goal, but instead give in when the kids ask for trip to pool, ride on bikes, or jump on trampoline. Of course, that took me out on the bike today at high noon... but I can circle the whole town in 20 minutes now, even with the hills that burn my thighs!

chari2011

What's up group 3? I am just checking on every group.