Sexy in Six Week 5
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Pedal, your family is in my prayers. God bless all of you, and keep you safe0
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Yay! Under by 25 calories. Not a bad day. Off to do some crunches before bed!0
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I don't know if any of you watch Biggest Loser (and don't worry, no spoiler here) but the Blue team is making me sooooo mad!!!!!!
anyway, just venting. :mad:0 -
Argh, ya Amylou. Ooh well.0
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I just wanted to thank you all again for being so warm and supportive! It says a lot to me that I wanted to come HERE when I couldn't reach my closest few to talk. What a great group we have!
Welcome newbies! It's never too late. And we're starting a new challenge for the holidays too so that will be a fresh start all together as a group.
Cathy, sorry about your frustrations. I think offering to drive rather than handing over the keys is a great choice. Hey, has Shanell dropped out of this challenge?
So my FIL is in slightly better shape although it's choppy still. There was a medical mistake early on that may come back to haunt him. He's a stubborn personality though and we're just hoping his body is as stubborn as his mind
My husband and his two brothers have all taken the first available flights down there so they will be all together through this difficult time. I hope it ends in wondrous celebration and not tragedy. Amy, I'm sorry that you know this story so well. It occurred to me when I was reading your response on my other topic that if this had happened to my FIL 12 hours earlier or later he would just have been lost. He passed out during the major attack so if it had come in the night there wouldn't have been anything to alert anyone. So scary and I'm so sorry for your loss.
I planned my meals for tomorrow but I need to just go veg on the couch for a bit before joining my little ones in bed.
I'll check in tomorrow and thank you so very much again!0 -
Take it easy Pedal. Hug and love on your children. They are what gets you through these tough times! I know my kids played a huge part in my recovery process after my father passed away. I wouldnt have made it through without them! I hope and pray that you FIL makes it through this and lives many, many more wonderful years!
Goodnight everyone!
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mornin' all.
just checking in before my day starts. i have a feeling it's going to be busy with driving kid around looking at cars. yucky. DH has to help the day people today, so he won't be home. i was going to clean house real good today while he was gone. NOT.
well, off to finish watch tivo eli stone and than dress off to the gym and shower there and off to sons and to the bank.
have a great day all, be back when i can....
cathy0 -
Hi Ladies!
Busy day ahead so I'm checking in early. I was going to get up early to do my C25K and get it done, but woke up still sore from Shred last night. haha. guess it will wait for a while. Here's the plan of attack.
Workout: C25K Week 1: Day 2
B: multi grain cheerios, skim milk, cran grape juice
S: 60 calorie jello chocolate pudding cup
L: Fiber one oats and caramel bar
S: handful of almonds
Not sure?
I know it sounds like the worst menu ever but with my class today and then a group project and working I am not going to have the opportunity to eat a whole lot so trying to snack throughout the day. That does mean that I will have quite a few calories left for dinner, especially with my run in there somewhere so I might indulge in one of my guilty pleasure foods....Mac & Cheese!! The light prep of course.
Anyway - I do have one question for you ladies, I began thinking about the one week of Thanksgiving Break I have coming up and then the 5 weeks of Christmas break looming around the corner. And since I will be at home at my mother's for most of it I am worried about eating right. Not that my mother eats poorly by any means, I just know there will be a lot more temptation there then there is here. How do you all manage when you stay with family? I know a lot will be portion control and everything in moderation but thought I would see if there were any good tips out there. I'm already planning on making sure I have my fav snacks there (jello, pudding cups, fiber one bars) not to mention my cereal! If you have any words of wisdom I would appreciate it!!
Pedal - hope things are better today!!
Everyone else good luck on making good choices today!!0 -
Good morning my girlies! Positive thoughts today...it's a NEW day!!!!
Let's see...last night I went to the gym and walked on the treadmill for a half hour...burned 167 calories. Made a WONDERFUL chicken dinner! Then had 1/2 c. Edys slow churned peppermint ice cream (YUM! ) and a tootsie pop. Then hubby and I rented HellBoy2 and Kung Fu Panda...both are good...and had some air popped popcorn. Still went over, but still feel pretty good. Glad to get at least a little exercise back in. I'm planning on going again tonight and maybe trying to jog a little. As long as it doesn't aggrevate the back, of course.
Meal plan for today:
Breakfast
Raspberries - Raw, 10 raspberries 10 cal
One A Day - Womens Multi Vitamin, 1 tablet 0 cal
Multi Grain Cheerios & Banana, 1 meal 255 cal
Old Orchard - Healthy Balance Pomegrante Cranberry, 8 FL OZ 29 cal
294 total breakfast calories
AM snacks
Kashi Tlc - Baked Apple Spice Cereal Bar, 1 Bar 110 cal
Coffee - ground, 2 cup 0 cal
Nestle Coffee Mate - Coffee Creamer (Sugar Free Vanilla Caramel), 2 tbsp 30 cal
140 total AM snack calories
Lunch
Diet Coke - Soft Drink, 12 fl. oz. 0 cal
Carrots - Baby, 14 pieces 35 cal
Ae Yo-Lite Yogurt - Yogurt, 6 oz 80 cal
Turkey&Cheese Sandwich, 1 meal 138 cal
253 total lunch cal
Afternoon snacks
Apples - Raw, with skin, 1 medium (2-3/4" dia) (approx 3 per lb) 72 cal
Kashi Tlc - Pumpkin Spice Flax All Natural Crunchy Granola Bar, 2 bars 180 cal
252 total afternoon snack calories
Dinner
Tilapia - Fish, 4 oz. (1 filet) 98 cal
Home made basic salad with spritzer dressing, 1 meal 83 cal
Uncle Ben's - Instant Brown Rice, 1 cup cooked 170 cal
351 total dinner calories
PM snacks
Depends on workout calories
Total: 1,290 calories
Your Daily Goal: 1,200 calories
Remaining: -90 calories
I would really like to burn at least 200 calories at the gym. It would be WONDERFUL to be under my calories for the day for a change. But, we will just have to see how the night goes. I've had this mind change and I'm not too worried about it. Rhiannon told me....some day I will look back on this just as an obstacle I over-came. I will be back into my normal routine before I know it. It WILL be okay. Everyone needs to remember that.
AmyLou...I understand what it's like to be around family. My mother comes from a German background, and although she tries to cook "light" there are always so many baked goods and everything adds up. Then on my in-laws side, they never cook light...all the traditional American classics (green bean casserole, 7 layer salad, mashed potatos, etc.). I've found only one thing works for me for the holiday dinners...PORTIONS. There is no way I can say no to all things wonderfully delicious and terribly fattening foods. So...I allow myself a little of everything I want. I try and picture an amount that can fit inside a shot glass. Little mashed potatos, a little green bean casserole, a little stuffing... This works. I NEVER allow myself seconds except maybe on salad or steamed veggies. I do the same with desserts. If I want some pecan or pumpkin pie, I cut an amount that would fit into a shot glass and enjoy! I also try and plan a workout on these days...although doesn't always happen. But last year I didn't gain over either Thanksgiving or Christmas. SO...this is the method I will stick with. Plus...we will have another six week challenge that starts after this one to get us through the holidays, and that should help with motivation. WE CAN DO THIS LADIES!
What about the rest of you? What works for you over the holidays?
I'll check back in a while.0 -
Good morning all.
Thanks for the well-wishes. I don't have an update yet this morning. Didn't sleep too well last night. I had trouble getting to bed and of course had dreams about family that didn't exactly offer a restful sleep. But my husband and his brothers are all there now so I feel some peace in that. If the worst happens, they're all together. My little ones made a beautiful card to send down to Grandpa so I'm glad for that too. Important for him to receive something from them. He's mostly unconscious but has come up once or twice enough to nod that he heard my MIL and open his eyes a little. He's developed pneumonia now though and they're very worried about respiratory failure.
I had a good experience though - last night when the kiddos went to bed I thought I'd have some kind of treat - you know, emotional eating rearing its head. I went to the cupboard thinking I'd have a luna bar but when I opened the door I got this big loud message from my body of "ugh - no more food now, I'm still digesting my supper!!" and the idea of eating something was totally off-putting. I kept trying (I really wanted chocolate :blushing: ) but I just couldn't bring myself to put food in when I wasn't actually hungry. And I wasn't even super FULL, just not hungry. Progress!
Amy, thanks for the advice!
AmyLou, I do something similar to Kristin's suggestion. Allowing a little is a better bet than trying to say no because SOME thing will tempt you and you'll have too much. You can do it. It will be a tough challenge but that's why we've got each other!
Cathy, good luck with your busy day!
Okay, I'm on with mine. I'm making yam & black bean stew for supper in the crock pot so I'm off to the store to get the ingredients!0 -
Rhainnon...Good job last night! What an accomplishment! You should totally feel proud! And you and your family are continuously in my thoughts and prayers.:flowerforyou: I have a favor...could you send me your yam and blackbean stew recipe. Sounds delish!0
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Im not sure what all I am going to eat yet today but for breakfast I just had 2 slices of wheat toast with 2 tbs of peanut butter and half of a banana. For snack I will have some carrots with ranch. Later on at sometime today I am having shrimp. MMMMMMMMMMM. I have been wanting it for a while but I am the only one in the house that will eat it so I usually dont buy it but I did today. I went to my step class today. I burned 800 calories. I was more worn out though but that was because of the stomach virus I had. Yesterday was the first day I ate a full menu.
Connie0 -
Good Morning to all!
It is really windy and rainy here today! All the leaves have fallen from the trees. I do love Fall but more of the dry crisp cold days. There are flood warnings all over here today. I have a bunch of kids at my house today so it will be kind of fun. I am watching my friends 2 little girls and then 2 more little ones are coming over to visit with their mommies. Lots of little girls. Then there is my Owen with all those girls. He will love it when he gets home from school!
Food today so far is 2 eggs scrambled with light cheese sprinkled and a soft baked Kashi Ripe Strawberry bar
Dinner is soup and Crab cakes.
Not sure of the rest.
I am going to the gym tonight. Sister in Law called and needs me to pick her up and wants to meet at the gym. Cant make any excuses to get out of that one this time!
Well, chat later!
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mornin' all.
just checking in before my day starts. i have a feeling it's going to be busy with driving kid around looking at cars. yucky. DH has to help the day people today, so he won't be home. i was going to clean house real good today while he was gone. NOT.
well, off to finish watch tivo eli stone and than dress off to the gym and shower there and off to sons and to the bank.
have a great day all, be back when i can....
cathy
I absolutely love Eli Stone... We've got three episodes to watch yet... My DH likes it too, so we always watch together, and we haven't found the time lately...0 -
:flowerforyou: Pedal- Im keeping you guys in my thoughts still.. Its good that your husband and his brothers can be there together by their parents' sides. Great job on listening to your body last night over emotional eating, small victory YAY!!
Connie- glad you are feeling better!!
Amy- Your son may not like being surrounded by girls now, but later on her will just love it lol!!
Kristin- Good job staying on top of things...its really hard to try and do that when you arent able to be in your regular routine! Keep at it girl, you will be back where you were before you know it!!
Cathy- I hope everything goes well with the chauferring(spelling) of your son today!!
Deb- Hope you are having a great day, keep on top of things! Fantastic job on your weight loss this week!!!
To anyone I missed...I hope you are having a great day and making choices that make you feel good about yourself :happy:
Okay so I weighed again this morning...bc I usually weigh a lil less on Wednesdays than I do on Tuesdays...and Im down 0.6lb from yesterday..so I am changing my weigh-in to 187.0 I just like the even numbers like that.
Foodwise today-
1. fiber one cereal, almond milk, cottage chz and strawberries
2. vanilla bean flavored almonds
3. turkey sandwich (turkey and bread only)
Thats so far what i have already eaten. The next list is tentative based on exercise and time tonight.
4. chz stick, baby carrots, fiber water, and or pumpkin spice flax granola bars
5. baby spinach mix salad with baked chkn breast
May end up eating dinner out, not sure yet. I really dont feel like going to the gym today, but Im going to push myself to since I didnt exercise yesterday. I have to do weights, then will do atleast 30 min of cardio via elliptical, treadmill, track or exercise bike. May split it into 10 min segments on different machines.
Okay well I have to get ready for my afternoon class....Keep on keepin on ladies :bigsmile:
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Hi Ladies,
Pedal, My thoughts are still with you. It sounds live you've really changed your life in a good way if you can avoid the emotional eating at a stressful time like this. Good for you girl. Hope things workout well for your family. It's good your DH can be there.
Amy, The holidays are tough. Growing up with all the wonderful foods that have become tradition makes it hard to enjoy the holidays without that splurge of all the old favorites. I struggle not just for the day, but all season long. I am so glad we will be doing another challenge to keep us from straying too much. Hopefully we will find more helpful hints along the way. I am going to start planning early, because I know I will want to indulge, so if I choose carefully, lighten some recipes, and avoid bringing home leftovers I should be ok. Can you discuss this topic with your Mom and workout a few things that would help?
I was up and out the door early today and I got so much done. No one is at the stores at 7am. I went to the community center for my hour workout and burned 508 calories. That felt really good. I also recieved a compliment on looking more toned, so that was really nice too. I still do not have a plan for dinner, I just have so much work to do and don't even want to think about cooking for my family tonight. I am all out of my pre-cooked chicken and need to get more to cook up and freeze. This time I will do 12 pounds of chicken so I don't run out so fast.
Today:
1: kashi cereal, milk, blueberries, coffee w/creamer
2: chicken breast sand., baby carrots, tiny piece of dark choc. with 1/2 tbs. peanut butter
3: dinner????Just don't know what to do for today yet
4: grapes & popcorn
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Hey gals! Just on lunch.
Connie...enjoy your shrimp! Glad you're feeling better!
Amy...enjoy all the little girlies!
Katy...just think how much better you'll feel after going to the gym! YOU CAN DO IT!
Deb...Nice start this morning! What about fish for dinner? That's what I'm doing. So easy and quick! You'll think of something!
Well...I just had my yummy turkey sandwich with alfalfa sprouts and mustard...YUM! A few things to finish in the lab and then have to work on a presentation. I should be able to check back later this afternoon.
Cass...hope to hear from you soon girl!!!!!!0 -
Hey all!
Just a quick check in. Thanks for all the great advice. I think my biggest fear is that since i won't have classes and during Christmas won't have homework that i will have free time to just sit and snack. but I will also have soooo much more time for workouts right??
Okay, back to work. :frown:
Pedal- I wouldn't mind that stew recipe either!! :flowerforyou:0 -
w1: 167
w2: 163.5
w3: 163.5
w4: 162.5
w5: 162.5
Goal: 6lbs
Progress: -4.5lbs
Goal: 15% of 29= 4.35 pounds (so we will say 5 pounds or 0.8 pounds per week).
Goal weight in 6 weeks: 162 pounds (final weigh in will be November 25th).
OR
Goal: 20% of 29= 5.8 pounds (so we will say 6 pounds or 1 pounds per week).
Goal weight in 6 weeks: 161 pounds (final weigh in will be November 25th).
No progress.
I'm becoming lethargic, unmotivated, cranky and cantankerous.
I'm eating like a pig and angry.
I dislike the darkness that overtakes my days during winter.
I eat like I'm going to hibernate.
I gotta get out of this funk. :grumble:0 -
Hey Ladies,
I'm rushing today because I'm so backed up withwork. I've read some of your comments.
I'm still praying for you pedal
Good Job ladies...keep it up!!!!!!!!!!!
I didn't exercise yet. but I will
I'm on my 3rd day of the lemonade cleanse. I'm don't know if I will make it to five.
? does anyone have any suggestions for weight machines that target back fat?
? when is our final weigh in?
Back to work, they are cracking the whip:grumble:0 -
Hello Ladies!!
I am excited to say that I worked out as soon as I got up this morning. I am not a morning person. I did a 36 min hula buns and abs dvd. It is really challenging .... from natural journeys.
I ate:
BF: 2 eggs scrambled w/ onions, green peppers, 1 tsp bacon bits
lunch: 3 oz steak, 1/2 cup mashed potatoes, salad w/ balsamic (lite) Pork chop w/ potato slices and mixed veggies.....
Everyone take care!!!
Pedal... my prayers are w/ you and the family.0 -
boy we sure a talkative group aren't we?????:laugh:
pedal....your still in my prayers. glad DH was able to go down and be with his mom.
everyone looks like they are having/had a great day.
i left the house at 8 this morning, went to gym, picked up son, bank, car place, home to grab lunch and regroup the day, other car dealer, third car dealer. got home at 4:45. i am so tired. he got a truck and good'ol manly truck. it's old and beat up, it will get him from point a to b. with him buying the house he had to really be careful.
had left over spag. squash for lunch and some for dinner w/ veggie lasagna. i have many calories still left to eat. i think 1000. in my new calorie goals i have my brm as my lowest cals and than add my exercise, but not more than 1600 for the day. i came up with this cause on nonexercise days i was starving at only 1230 (weigh over 200 still). the 1600 came from my dietician of a few years ago when she had redone my diet when i was at this weight before. i just want to see how this works. if not after 2 weeks it doesn't i will adjust again until i find my happy place
ok, here is my "get through the holidays"
as i mentioned once before, 1/2 a cup of everything. you will taste it all and if alot of food you will be full, but, not over stuffed. shanell & i just did up our dinner menu. lots of carbs for me, so i will be doing this.
now what is one of your ideas. we can do this one a day from everyone until thanksgiving.....
well, time to rest..
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Good evening..
Didnt make it to the gym..:frown: I just had no time this evening. Insurance company called during my last class and as soon as I got out I had to go over there and do paperwork for an hour..(Woohoo, case settled finally) From there had to take BIL over to his gfs...then finally not back home til 715!!
About to get munchkin ready for bed.
I guess Ill just do the best I can for the next few days.. Supposed to be going to stay at my sisters from tomorrow night til saturday night. She DOES have an elliptical machine in her house so maybe I can take advantage of that
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Cathy, glad your son got a vehicle. I know how hard it can be without one.
Lauryn, snap out of it girlie! I know where you're coming from though, I went through it last week.
Pedal, great job on realizing it wasn't hunger, but emotions. Still keeping you and yours in my prayers.
I know I'm missing lots, I forget who's written what by the time I finish reading, so hello to everyone else!
Great day for me today, went to the Y and did a relatively low heart rate workout (I averaged 144 by the time I was done), did half hour on the bike, 20 minutes on the rowing machine, and finished off with an hour water aerobics class. That Body Focus class I did yesterday kicked my booty! I can really feel my shoulders, abs and glutes. My legs are a bit sore too, but the other body parts really let me know they are there! I was happy to keep my workout low key today. But, I still got it in!
Foodwise, not the best... but all the kids are in activities, and I find I'm making more stuff that is quick and easy, but I'm staying well within my calories.
Breakfast
Jilberts - Fat Free Skim Milk With A &D, 0.25 cup ... 23 cal
Diamond - Chopped Pecans, 0.0625 cup ... 53 cal
Quaker - Weigh Control - Maple and Brown Sugar Oatmeal, 38 g ... 150 cal
Sunmaid - Natural Calfornia Raisins, 0.0625 cup (40g) ... 33 cal
Total Calories 259
Snack 1
South Beach Diet - High Protein Cereal Bar - Maple Nut, 1 bar ... 140 cal
Midnight Beauty - Black Seedless Grapes, 1 1/2 cups ... 90 cal
Total Calories 230
Lunch
Gfs - Thin Shaved Ham, 12 slices ... 105 cal
Sara Lee - 45 Calorie & Delightful- Whole Wheat With Honey, 2 slices ... 90 cal
Kraft - Cheese- Cheddar, or American Fat Free Slices, 2 slice ... 50 cal
Mustard - Yellow, 1 tsp or 1 packet ... 3 cal
Hellman's Real - Light Mayonnaise, 0.5 Tb ... 20 cal
Total Calories 268
Snack 2
Fiber One - Toaster Pastry - Brown Sugar & Cinnamon, 1 pastry ... 190 cal
Total Calories 190
Dinner
Farmland - Hickory Smoked Ham - Lean, 6 oz. ... 240 cal
Knorr - Lipton - Pasta Sides - Butter, 2/3 cup ... 290 cal
Fresh Vegetables - Zuchinni Raw, 0.5 cup sliced ... 9 cal
Squash - Yellow, Fresh, 0.5625 cup ... 15 cal
Jilberts - Fat Free Skim Milk With A &D, 1.5 cup ... 135 cal
Total Calories 689
Total: 1,636
Your Daily Goal: 1,930
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Cathy, thanks for the get through the holidays tips! We will certainly need them.
Lauren, You have made progress, maybe not this week, but you don't have to be perfect as long as you are consistent. So. please start tomorrow with a positive attitude. I dread winter and feel like hybernating too. We will have eachother to keep us motivated.
I am feeling pretty sore from my workout today. And for a change I'm not hungry and still have a lot of calories left. I ended up just doing a lean cusine pizza for dinner.
I'm starting to get tierd and still have a lot to do so I will check in tomorrow. Nite Nite:yawn:0 -
ugh, lordy... I have my work cut out for me this week to make up for today. Sadly yesterday's loud physical message about not wanting to over-do it didn't make its way past my idle jaw :grumble: And the thing is, I don't know if it's upset so much as it's restlessness. What a crappy excuse to over-indulge to the point that I did today!!! So we'll call this one my grace period for a very over-taxed emotional system (oh, and of COURSE my period started today - cause I REALLY needed MORE emotions and even more help wanting to just camp out and eat carbs and chocolate....). This doesn't feel good, I feel bad for doing this to my system, and I have no concerns whatsoever that it will linger into tomorrow. Although it may not seem this way, I do consider this progress also. I see the indiscretion, I recognize "why" and where I opted to allow it versus control it, I am remorseful but not feeling bad so to speak, nor down on myself, and I look forward to the morning when I'm hungry again and can put in some fresh, delicious, healthy foods. Man how I love healthy food. I think what I'm going to try (and this just occurred to me as I paused my typing for a fraction of a second) is having a mental note on a go-to for times like this. Like, what is the best thing I can offer myself if I'm seriously feeling like this is what's coming on? It has to be something that actually satisfies a craving of some kind, and it can't be something that I can opt to have more and more of. I need to think of a good option for craving salty and a good option for craving sweet. Of course, it's hard to think right now because I feel sugary and full and don't want to think about food! But maybe a make-your-own tortilla pizza even if it's just sauce and cheese, and maybe a chocolate milk? Both of those still have some nutritional value and they're rich enough that I would feel done with it quickly, plus both have kind of built-in portion control. One would require some time to make and the other would require the 3 block walk to the grocery store. Both quick enough that I could actually make it work (you all know that pesky NOW NOW NOW feeling of a craving!) but with enough time to think that I can at least rationalize the portion and make a deal with myself.
Sorry for rambling on there, just my thought process Always good when something other than feeling crappy comes out of these less-than-ideal choices. And I've got less time to work out with Kyle in AZ but if I have damaged my week's progress I can just keep on truckin' and I know it will be hardly a blip in the long run.
My Dad-in-law is doing much better today - the Drs are actually really impressed with where he is based on how extreme his attack was and the fact that he developed pneumonia afterward. Kyle and his brothers and their Mum are really glad to be together and I'm so happy they have this time to support each other. And my friends are amazing here and really helping me out. My closest friend here watched my little ones tonight so I could still go to the gym. Awesome her!! But boy do I miss Kyle. We have a really really great friendship (we were friends before we started dating actually, and that fact has given us a really privileged element to our bond I think!) and aside from 1 month of travel a couple of years ago, the longest we've been apart is 2 days. Of course we drive each other crazy from time to time, but this is a really really big challenge to be without him when my emotions are also so very raw.
Okay, this has turned in to the longest, meandering "me" post ever. Maybe I'm just trying to distract myself from my sick tummy :sick: :grumble:
Lauryn, I must say to you that it's hard when we get into these funks but remember the feeling of looking forward to all the small steps that make up this journey??? Girl you need to realize that the obstacle of feeling funky about it is something you can surpass, and the reward outweighs the effort so vastly. Don't lose yourself in a down mood. Sitting around, doing nothing, ignoring the process will only make you resent yourself later on. MAKE THE CHOICE to bust through. Here. Think of your daughter. What would you rather teach her Lauryn? Do you want to model for her the way to get back up from a slump that is stopping her from living her best, healthiest life? Do you want her to learn to succumb to her low moods and watch her act as her own worst enemy? It's scary how much they pick up. If you're having trouble leaping out of this for YOU, take the next route and do it for HER. The moment your body remembers how AMAZING and VITAL and ENERGETIC this good lifestyle feels you'll have no trouble being back on track. Start now. This moment. With the very next opportunity you have to make a choice, big or small. I have faith in you!
Okay, good night everyone. Off to drink another glass of water then head to BED!0 -
Pedal - don't worry about the long posts, we've all had a couple of those!! And hang in there, I'm sure I would have reacted to all of the emotional ups and downs in much the same way!!
Everyone else - I hope yesterday ended well, sorry I don't have more time for a lot of checking in!
So this morning for some reason I couldn't keep myself off of the scale. as I was getting ready to shower there was just this nagging feeling that I had to get on there, and much to my surprise, I was a down quite a bit!! So I unofficially checked in today because I knew it would be motivation for the rest of the week and being good this weekend!! YAY!!!:drinker:
Plan of attack for the day
Work out: Flag football tonight!! It's going to be cold BRRRR:grumble:
B: multi grain cheerios, skim milk, coffee, gingerbread coffeemate
S: Fiber One bar
L: "working lunch" with my research adviser. Not quite sure what that means or even if I'm supposed to take my lunch but will let you know how that turns out!!
S: Special K bar? Tomato soup?
Sorry it's not more defined but its another on the go day so nothing to exciting in the food choices department! Have to wait until 1 for my "working lunch" so I will definitely need that Fiber one bar!!
Have fantastic days ladies!! Push through to the end and keep going, we're all in this together!!!0 -
Good morning!
Pedal- Dont worry about it..we all have those days where we just need to talk out whats in our minds. We all go through this emotional struggle and you know this And you are exactly right that this will just end up being a blip in the big picture..just as long as it doesnt last a whole week lol :happy: I am so glad your FIL is doing much better, that is fantastic! Still keeping you and your family in my thoughts! :flowerforyou:
Lauryn- Im sorry you are having a hard time right now! But look how good you have done thus far. Maybe you just need a fews days off then return stronger. We all take breaks - enjoy you a few days and dont stress over it then come back with a positive attitude- yes you CAN and you WILL do this I have faith in you!!
I was scale chained this morning as well.. Since I havent exercised since Monday and Ive been trying to increase my cals a little bit I wanted to see how much damage I had done so far..so I weighed this morning, and to my surprise I am down another full pound since yesterday morning :noway: But Im not going to change my weigh in.
Today I will be pretty much forced into exercise lol. Which is good, considering how lazy Ive been feeling. My friend wants me to go power walk a trail near the school so I agreed... If its raining, Ill make her go to the mall with me and we will walk there
1. breakfast- fiber one cereal, almond milk, cottage chz, strawberries
2. snack- banana, kashi bar
3. lunch- not sure (something healthy)
4. snack- protein bar or shake
Oh my..I just got to thinking.. I am only like 47lbs from my goal weight (140lb)!!!!!!!!!!!! I may change this to 130lb just depending on how I feel and look at 140lbs. Wow..47lbs left. I cant really believe it lol.
Well have to go jump in the shower then head to class- have a GREAT day everyone!!!
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Pedal, You are going through a lot right now & even though you can't be with your DH you can get through this in a strong, positive way. I'm glad your not down on yourself for over doing it. Being able to recognize your emotional eating before you indulge and then make the choice is progress. Just like the choice you will make to continue your healthy lifestyle after you get through this trying time. We are always going to have things pop into our lives and we will need to learn to deal with them better than we have in the past. Try to take time out for yourself today, maybe make yourself a cup of hot tea & relax with a magazine for 10-15 minutes. HUG:flowerforyou:
Amy, I jumped on the scale again today too. I think for our next challenge (over the holiday's) we should weigh in twice a week. I wonder how everyone will feel about that. Flag football sounds like a great way to exercise, have fun, and hang out with your friends.
Katy, Wow you really are close to your goal. That is very exciting. Good for you!!!
Good Morning to all you other ss that haven't posted in yet.
Today:
1: kashi cereal, soy milk, blueberries, coffee w/ peppermint mocha creamer High in cals, but will make up for it
2: grapes & coffee w/sf creamer
3: soup & sweet potato
4: bran muffin & milk
5: salad w/ grilled chicken breast
6: Milk & bran muffin
Have a great day:happy: :happy:0 -
Morning Morning ladies! Well...I must say I had a FABULOUS evening last night! I went to the gym after work, and jogged...that's right...JOGGED for a half hour...burned 316 calories!!!! And my back feels GREAT! I am so SUPER excited! Going back to do the same tonight! Then came home, had fish and rice for dinner...then Michael suggested going to a movie...which is not like him at all. So, we went and saw Max Payne (very good BTW) and I have 4 twizzlers (150 calories), 1 tootsie pop (60 calories), and 1 handful of Michael's popcorn...SUCCESS! I went to bed with about 50 remaining calories...I am SO happy!
This morning, woke up, and like you AmyLou, couldn't resist and stepped on the scale...159.5!!!!!! This is totally unofficial because it could totally fluxuate before weigh in on Tuesday, but I saw the 150s again...it's been since my wedding in July 2007 that I saw the 150s! SO...total motivation for the remainder of this week and weekend!
Here's the meal plan for today:
Breakfast
One A Day - Womens Multi Vitamin, 1 tablet 0 calories
Quaker - Instant Oatmeal - Take Heart - Blueberry, 1 packet 160 calories
Bananas - Raw, 1 small (6" to 6-7/8" long) 90 calories
Old Orchard - Healthy Balance Pomegrante Cranberry, 8 FL OZ 29 calories
279 total breakfast calories
AM snacks
Kashi Tlc - Baked Apple Spice Cereal Bar, 1 Bar 110 calories
Coffee - ground, 2 cup 0 calories
Nestle Coffee Mate - Coffee Creamer (Sugar Free Vanilla Caramel), 2 tbsp 30 calories
140 total AM snack calories
Lunch
Diet Coke - Soft Drink, 12 fl. oz. 0 calories
Carrots - Baby, 14 pieces 35 calories
Ae Yo-Lite Yogurt - Yogurt, 6 oz 80 calories
Wheat Thins - Parmesan Basil, 15 crackers 140 calories
Campbell's - Select Harvest Light Southwestern-Style Vegetable,1 container (2 cups)100 calories 355 total lunch calories
Afternoon snacks
Kashi - TLC Chewy Granola Bars - Cherry Dark Chocolate, 1 bar 120 calories
Apples - Raw, with skin, 1 medium (2-3/4" dia) (approx 3 per lb) 72 calories
192 total afternoon snack calories
Dinner
??? Probably just going to make something with eggs.
Total: 966 calories
Your Daily Goal: 1,200 calories
Remaining: 234 calories
Exercise plan is 1/2 hour jog at the gym.
I'll check back later ladies! Have a FABULOUS morning!0
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