Winter ONEDERLAND (Closed Group)

AmberCHM

I don't do measurements. Only because I don't own a measuring tape. I should really invest in one.

So I planned to take today "off". Not from my diet, just from exercising. My right knee and ankle have been acting up a bit so I thought I would give them a day of no exercise. I just couldn't do it. I feel so guilty if I don't do anything. So I ended up doing over an hour of "Dance Central" and over 40 minutes on the elliptical. Totalling over 750 calories burned today. I don't ever do that much! So on my "off day" I burned more calories than I ever do. Bet my ankle and knee are going to feel great for my 30 minute "Free Run" on wii fit plus tomorrow

Also, I already know some of your opinions on this but I could use a few more. Should I be eating back my exercise calories? I may eat some of them back, but never all. This means my net calories are usually well under 1200. Am I sabotaging myself??

Kelly_Wilson1990

Start Weight: 248
07/27 - 244
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treehugginpam

Amber, I feel the same way when I make the decision to go a day without exercising. I usually wind up doing SOMETHING anyway to appease my guilt, even though logically I know that it's okay to take a day off. Last week I took 3 days off from my run/walk because my ankle had been bothering me, but I still did 30 Day Shred. I'm hoping I don't do any permanent damage when I do stuff like that though!

I usually eat most of my excerise calories back, but not all. I originally had my calories set to 1400 and then didn't eat my excercise calories, but I was losing weight very sloooooooowly, if at all. Last week I set my calories to 1580, ate most of my exercise calories, and drank a lot of water and I wound up losing 4 pounds! So for me I'm thinking that if I eat too few calories that it might affect my weight loss as negatively as too many. If I were you I'd probably play around with it and see what works for you -- up your calories one week, or just eat your exercise calories one week, and see what happens. Just make sure that the week you're experimenting with changing your calorie intake that it's not your TOM, because that messes everything up anyway. I hate TOM. :grumble:

Oh, and last week was also the week that I took 3 days off from running too. So I ate more calories and exercised less and I wound up dropping the most pounds I ever have in one week. Go figure!

pammyedmunds

Start Weight: 248
07/27 - 244
Goal weight: 199

Way to go on your weight loss!! Thats amazing!!!

pammyedmunds

Calorie Consumption - I eat an average of 1660-1800 daily depending on how hungry I am etc. For my height and weigh loss goals this is the best way to acheive my weight loss.

I am jumped on the scale this morning at work and I am so pleased! Finally its dropping! I may have to log this now just because!!! Friday is my normal weigh in!

AmberCHM

Ok...I'm thinking I might be limiting myself too much. I only eat 1200 calories a day! Maybe I'll stick to my 1200 but try eating my exercise calories back. I'm so afraid to change stuff up and make me gain weight. Friday, I'm going out with some girls I worked with before I left work when I had my babies. We're going to one of my favorite restaurants so I plan to use a cheat day. This will be my first cheat day since June 1st. I already feel guilty about it! I can just see the scale jumping on Saturday morning

nlsalvatore

Ok - I have totally lost track on what day is weigh-in day for this group - sorry! I weighed in on Monday at 201.6. I usually weigh in on Friday and Monday. I am doing a couple different challenges, and the weigh-in days are either Fridays or Mondays. Bookending my weekends with weigh-ins has really helped me stay the course on the weekend. I used to feel like I was spending all week making up for the weekend - now that's rarely the case. Sooooo close....

pammyedmunds

Ok - I have totally lost track on what day is weigh-in day for this group - sorry! I weighed in on Monday at 201.6. I usually weigh in on Friday and Monday. I am doing a couple different challenges, and the weigh-in days are either Fridays or Mondays. Bookending my weekends with weigh-ins has really helped me stay the course on the weekend. I used to feel like I was spending all week making up for the weekend - now that's rarely the case. Sooooo close....

My weigh ins are Wednesday's & Fridays depending on what I see on the scale. LOL! With this challenge we keep the our normal weigh in days. Everyone has different days here.

treehugginpam

You might be surprised, Amber! I let myself eat whatever I want (within reason) on Saturdays -- I still log it, I just don't stress about the calories -- and it works for me. This past weekend the scale actually said I'd lost another 1/2 pound after my day off! Crazy! That seems to happen to me a lot too. Just be sure to keep drinking water on that day, because if you're anything like me when I have a day "off" my sodium tends to be a lot higher too. A high sodium day without a lot of water always makes the scale go up for me.

welcominganewself

start weight: 246
07/27 - 245.2
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Goal weight: 199

AmberCHM

You might be surprised, Amber! I let myself eat whatever I want (within reason) on Saturdays -- I still log it, I just don't stress about the calories -- and it works for me. This past weekend the scale actually said I'd lost another 1/2 pound after my day off! Crazy! That seems to happen to me a lot too. Just be sure to keep drinking water on that day, because if you're anything like me when I have a day "off" my sodium tends to be a lot higher too. A high sodium day without a lot of water always makes the scale go up for me.

Thanks Pam! I really need to focus on my water consumption. I never drink enough. I'm going to try upping my calories a bit to see if it'll help. I'm losing so slowly lately!

SunshineKB

07/27 - 224
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Between my swollen knee and being on day 2 of TOM, it doesn't surprise me at all. The last two mornings I was 223 though, so I know I'm still going down

pammyedmunds

07/27 - 224
08/03 -224
Goal weight: 199

Between my swollen knee and being on day 2 of TOM, it doesn't surprise me at all. The last two mornings I was 223 though, so I know I'm still going down

You are already logging next week @ 224?? we are just completing the first week...is this an error??

Queen_JessieA

Guys, you are all doing sooo good! I have to apologize again because this isn't a very well planned challenge. It was my first one here! I am a newbie...so, it is a learning experience I am open to feedback and if you have ideas, send them on in! I won't be offended!!

I see other groups doing daily challenges...anyone have suggestions for those? It is already 2:15 here in GA, but I thought that today I would challenge myself to drink lots of water. I generally aim for 1/2 my body weight in ounces...but I am not sure if I could do that this late in the day. What do you think about that for tomorrow? Since I weigh 228, that means I would drink 114 oz. in water...which is 14.5 cups (rounded up) of water. I guess I could do that today, actually...hmmm...

It has been my experience that if I do that with my water, I lose more weight

Queen_JessieA

start weight: 246
07/27 - 245.2

Great job, SJC!

treehugginpam

Wow, half my body weight in water sounds like a good challenge to me! I've just started in the last two weeks trying to really make sure I get plenty of water in; before that I was only getting maybe 4-5 cups a day. Getting more water really does seem to help my weight loss though!

I'm up for the challenge tomorrow!

Queen_JessieA

Yay! I noticed that the weeks that I really concentrated on that water goal, I reeeeealllly lost the weight!!

I didn't eat breakfast this morning ~ just so y'all know, I AM a big breakfast eater. It is my fave meal of the day!! But, we were meeting friends at the kiddie movies that our local theatre does. We were supposed to get there for seats at 930. Movie starts at 10. I woke up at 955!! Grrr! So, since my pantry is getting very empty, I grabbed the only quick option in the house which is NOT a good one...a can of Mello Yellow. No time for a pot of coffee and Mama needed caffiene. I only ended up drinking about 2/3 of it, tho. Looking back, I could have had a protein shake, but in my sleep deprived mind, I only saw the Mello Yellow!! LOL. I had a lean ham and light cheese sandwich for lunch (w/ lettuce...I am out of tomatoes) and a apple. Drinking a protein shake now and HOPING that my dinner will be finished on time. I forgot to put it in the crockpot this morning on my way out. We are having French Dip sandwiches (it smells DIVINE).

I went 800 over yesterday after giving in to a Peach shake from Chickfila. When you guys do a big mess up like that, do you just say, "Oh, well, let me just continue on tomorrrow." and eat your allotted cals or do you try to cut back a bit the next day to make up for it? I am a all or nothing girl and it sort of messes me up at times!

digitalsinner

I just pick back up and keep going. We're all going to slip here and there. I find that if I try to make up for a previous days calories, that it throws me off completely.

So far, it's working for me.

Out of curiosity though, what's your daily calorie goal?

SunshineKB

OOPS that was an error...I was just weighing in for 7/27...won't let me edit it LOL

jessie, I think it's a good idea for us to have weekly challenges! And starting off with 1/2 our body weight with water sounds like a fantastic idea to me! I'm really needing to drink MORE water. I have totally cut out soda, tea, crystal light even, etc...but the highest I've had is 12 8oz cups of water...need to make it 14 -15 cups a day!!

Queen_JessieA

Sorry to make you guys move again ~ let's do this as our official weigh in so that it is under the closed group thing.

Here is our member list (I did add one more, guys!)
pammyedmunds
JRRCLR
nlsalvatore
lfred12
gapeachmommy
skwilson1990
sjc04562
treehugginpam
jade39
AmberE0486
alienblonde1
audram420
kellydharriso
noogie98
sarah61587
SunshineKB
digitalsinner

I HOPE I didn't miss anyone!! Please forgive me if I did!

Just adding another friend : eabutterfly

Queen_JessieA

I just pick back up and keep going. We're all going to slip here and there. I find that if I try to make up for a previous days calories, that it throws me off completely.

So far, it's working for me.

Out of curiosity though, what's your daily calorie goal?

I think I get thrown off, too...and I think that is why I have so many failed attempts! Ok, aiming for my cals today. I am 1600 or less. I do First Place with a group of ladies from church, so my cal goal with them is 1500-1600. I really, really try not to eat my exercise cals, tho. I get a little carried away!! I wish there was an option here where it wouldn't automatically add them to my cals!!

jessie, I think it's a good idea for us to have weekly challenges! And starting off with 1/2 our body weight with water sounds like a fantastic idea to me! I'm really needing to drink MORE water. I have totally cut out soda, tea, crystal light even, etc...but the highest I've had is 12 8oz cups of water...need to make it 14 -15 cups a day!!

Let's start tomorrow, then!! I am aiming on working lots in today, but I don't if I can drink all of that. I have only had about 12 oz. today. I suck lately at drinking water =P

What are some ways you can get it in?

With me, I used to pour ALL the water I was supposed to drink in a tea pitcher and put it in the fridge. It was my personal water jug!! When it was empty, I knew I was done!

I have also (taken from Flylady.net), bought a pack of cheap pony tail holders and put them on the outside of a reusable water conatiner. The container held 2 cups of water, so every time I chugged it empty, I would slide two bands down. LOVE that system!! I would have 16 bands on the outside...looks weird, but it works!

SunshineKB

Well I have a 24oz cup w/ lid & straw that I use. I make sure I always have a full 24oz worth during lunch, dinner and snacks...then at least a full one w/ working out...then sipping on water all day.

Kelly_Wilson1990

Start Weight: 248
07/27 - 244
08/03 -
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08/24 -
08/31 -
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11/16 -
11/23 -
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Goal weight: 199

Queen_JessieA

Start Weight: 248
07/27 - 244
Goal weight: 199

4 pounds! Impressive!

Kelly_Wilson1990

Thank you!

JRRCLR

I am awful when I go over calories for the day. I say "screw it" and just start eating anything in sight.
The water thing is SOOOO difficult for me. I am a guzzler, and then when I do it's potty potty potty...for me to get 110 oz of water a day I will literally be in the bathroom ALL DAY LONG! At least every 20 minutes. And with my job there's no weigh I could leave the classroom that much. I would love to be able to get it all in but I just don't think it's possible for me.

AmberCHM

I'm up for the water challenge!! I am awful about not getting enough water. I have a 30 oz cup from the hospital when I had my twins. I'll aim to drink 4 of those a day. It's a bit more than 1/2 my weight but not by much. I'm actually excited to do this. Now that it's a challenge, I'm totally motivated!

Queen_JessieA

I am awful when I go over calories for the day. I say "screw it" and just start eating anything in sight.
The water thing is SOOOO difficult for me. I am a guzzler, and then when I do it's potty potty potty...for me to get 110 oz of water a day I will literally be in the bathroom ALL DAY LONG! At least every 20 minutes. And with my job there's no weigh I could leave the classroom that much. I would love to be able to get it all in but I just don't think it's possible for me.

Just try to do what they recommend, then...eight 8 oz. servings! I have a friend that has bladder issues (she has a bladder sling ~ before she hit 30). So, I can understand a bit of that seeing her having to go so much! Just do what you can do

eabutterfly

Hello all!!! I'm new to the group and I'm currently using the TurboFire program (although I can't really stay consistent that much). I have a very hectic schedule with working full time, grad school and doing church things, so I definitely could use some tips on consistency. I'm currently 271 and I am in a wedding in exactly 6 weeks! My goal for then is to be at 258, and my goal for the end of the year is 220. I want to be able to keep it off so I'm going slow and steady! Thanks for welcoming me!

LINDS

pammyedmunds

Hello all!!! I'm new to the group and I'm currently using the TurboFire program (although I can't really stay consistent that much). I have a very hectic schedule with working full time, grad school and doing church things, so I definitely could use some tips on consistency. I'm currently 271 and I am in a wedding in exactly 6 weeks! My goal for then is to be at 258, and my goal for the end of the year is 220. I want to be able to keep it off so I'm going slow and steady! Thanks for welcoming me!

LINDS

Welcome to the challenge! We seem to have different weigh in days so once a week you can either email me your weigh in weight or post here on the thread. I am doing a spreadsheet to keep track of our weight loss thus far.

TurboFire is intense but fun! I work full time, take care of 3 kids. I am a soccer mom. LOL! On my lunch hours I go to the gym as I don't have time in the evenings. At home I do the Jillian Michaels 6 Pack Abs & Ripped in 30. Its crazy busy all the time.

Don't forget you will reach your goal! Don't give up and we are here to help you!