TEAM THIN TO WIN-WEEK 2 (CLOSE GROUP!)

mdagenb

Thanks Debbie!

kburns0709

i drank my water, was under calories, and completed both challenges today plus 2 extra miles towards my goal

Rebeccasluckyduck

Swimmers press done
Extra mile done
Water in
Under calories
+++ two more miles added toward my 10 puts me at 6/10.
Did a total of 7 miles today, four on schedule, one extra for the challenge and two more towards my ten. I will sleep well tonight.

wildcard29

Did my extra mile for today, but does that count towards my ten because if so I've completed 5 miles so far:)

vivianleemit

Calories under, challenge exercises done, sorry I couldn't make the water though

triciawebb78

Calories under, water done yesterday and chalenge done, one mile down 4 to go:)

triciawebb78

Is under calorie goal mean under original calorie goal, or under the amount of calories allowed for the day?
I am under the 1200, but earned over 500 exercise calories and really would like a glass of wine tonight (or 2? I'm on vacation!)

I have 8 waters in, working on #9 (I didn't even count the huge water bottle I sucked down while in the gym this morning!)
Swimmers rows in,
AND just walked a mile outdoors in the drizzle, felt good!

Bring on day 3!!!!
(and please tell me its okay to have a glass of wine!!!

lol have that glass!!!

kimlee

Good Morning Everyone! I was under my calorie goal yesterday, completed the swimmer's presses and logged 4 more miles toward my pledge.

chuckieswife

Feeling much better today. I completed the swimmers press yesterday, only 1 mile completed better tomorrow. I need 12 for the week, I can do it, walk a mile at lunch, a couple of miles on the treadmill the rest of the week, I will make it.

I was under calories and drank over on the water.

IndependentMe

Glad you are feeling better, enjoy those walks!

Isrn2

Under calories for yesterday, water in, completed modified swimmers presses.

Isrn2

Per an article from our local news station ... Banging your head against a wall burns 150 calories an hour ... I do this a lot at work. Guess I'd better figure out how to log the exercise!! LOL

chuckieswife

Thank you

SUNNY613

sorry i was having trouble getting online yesterday


under calories
water done
swimmers press done
extra mile done

3/10 miles done

carmcd

you all are doing fabulously!!!!! whose done their 50 crunches + 50 mountain climbers? I'm halfway there with both!! don't forget, if you havent already please post your fave recipe!!! OH and I've done 3/10 miles so far for T2W! hoping to do AT LEAST another 1 tonight!! WOO LETS GO!

wildcard29

Two more mile in and that make 7 of my 10 and ive done the ab crunches and half the mountain climbers...will finish the rest soon

Rebeccasluckyduck

Crunches and mountain climbers done.
Water in.
Under calories....just barely
Walked 3 miles today towards my 10 so I'm at 9/10.

IndependentMe

waters in
crunches and climbers done
mile done - 4.5 fishined out of 10.
Under calories (so far, but plan to keep it that way!)

kburns0709

under calories
over water
did the crunches and mountain climbers
miles are now at 5/10

butters1

under calories. will not make water........started to late today.
did the crunches and mountain climbers
miles are now at 2/5..........hoping to get rest in tommarrow.

SUNNY613

crunches and mountain climbers done
water done
under calories

didnt get to do any walking today

triciawebb78

yesterday, under cals, water in, challenge done, but no walking towards my miles goal so still at 1/5....hope to get some walking tonight. Did a lil bit of cardio this morning.

I think this challenge is great for me because i really wasnt exercising before. My familys eating is actually pretty healthy so i KNOW that i gotta step it up a notch with the exercise

We bought a treadmill at the beginning of this yr....havent really used it much this summer because cant use it and ac in our room at same time, and it gets so hot in there! Ive been debating joining a local gym but am concerned about finding the time to go and if its really worth it and then also, well im huge so i dont have a lot of work out clothes and usually wear a t shirt and scrub pants and am kinda embarrassed to go to a gym....thoughts anyone?

IndependentMe

I belong to my local YMCA and love it. It was recently updated so facilities are nice. What I like the most about it, however, is that the range of size, shape, and age of all who are there. Yes, there are a few super athletes there, but for the most part, there is a sense that we are all there to get in shape or stay in shape, and I am very comfortable there, even when I started 30 lbs ago being one of the larger women in the place.
I do have a treadmill and handweights at home, and often will work out in my living room with a tape, or the weights, but there is always something else needing my attention, a gym keeps the focus on you and your hard work.
I workout at 5am on work days. It is a killer to get used to, and most mornings I am trying to find excuses not to go even while driving there! I promise myself I will only workout for 5 minutes and if I still am too tired, I'll go home. Once in the gym, however, I am so reved to be there! I get a 45 minute workout in, run home, shower, wake up the kids, get my younger one ready, drop them off, and then run to the train! It is hectic, but doable, and having it out of the way is a great feeling!

I suggest you visit some gyms. Be sure they are no further than 10 minutes away....or you probably will not go. Visit at a time you think you would be going so you see the people who are there at that time and how busy it is. Be sure that part of the membership includes having someone available not only to show you the equipment when you begin, but are around to ask questions should a few weeks go by and you finally want to try that scary machine, but its been too long since someone showed you how it works. Visit as many as you can, including a YMCA if you have one near you, until you find somewhere that feels like it would be a good fit for you.
A t-shirt and scrubs are fine. However, you are making a commitment to a new healthier you. Don't you deserve at least one gym outfit that makes you feel good about yourself? That little bit of confidence goes a long way. Be sure you get a really good sports bra (worth the investment, believe me!!). If you like music and have an ipod, I also recommend an armband to hold the ipod. Good luck! Tell me how it goes!

kimlee

Good Morning Everyone! I was under my calorie goal yesterday, drank all of my water, and completed my daily challenge. I wasalso able to walk 2 miles with my husband, so I am at 7 miles towards my pledge of 10.

chuckieswife

Good Morning, Completed the mountain climbin yesterday, I did the crunches this morning. We had to make a purchase last night. Our wall oven has been gradually going out for a few months, it went totally blitz on Saturday, after I mixed up a batch of Zucchini Bread. Was going to my dad's to clean anyway that day so I cooked the bread at this house. To top off my Saturday, after I cleaned and baked my bread at Dad's, I drove the truck, my husband had the jeep, he had to go to the bank and such, anyway, the truck decided it would not start, dead battery, waited hour and a half for my husband to arrive. Still smiling!!

Anyway, we went to Sears Outlet last night and bought a stainless steel wall oven, it is awesome. I took us 30 minutes to figure a way to safely get the oven in the house in one piece and my husband hooked it up in about 5. Well, thank goodness he is a carpenter, tonight he is going to have to notch out about an 1/8 of an inch on each side so it will slide all the way in.

I was under calories and did 3 miles towards my pledge, I have 9 more miles to make my 15 this week. Sandy

triciawebb78

I belong to my local YMCA and love it. It was recently updated so facilities are nice. What I like the most about it, however, is that the range of size, shape, and age of all who are there. Yes, there are a few super athletes there, but for the most part, there is a sense that we are all there to get in shape or stay in shape, and I am very comfortable there, even when I started 30 lbs ago being one of the larger women in the place.
I do have a treadmill and handweights at home, and often will work out in my living room with a tape, or the weights, but there is always something else needing my attention, a gym keeps the focus on you and your hard work.
I workout at 5am on work days. It is a killer to get used to, and most mornings I am trying to find excuses not to go even while driving there! I promise myself I will only workout for 5 minutes and if I still am too tired, I'll go home. Once in the gym, however, I am so reved to be there! I get a 45 minute workout in, run home, shower, wake up the kids, get my younger one ready, drop them off, and then run to the train! It is hectic, but doable, and having it out of the way is a great feeling!

I suggest you visit some gyms. Be sure they are no further than 10 minutes away....or you probably will not go. Visit at a time you think you would be going so you see the people who are there at that time and how busy it is. Be sure that part of the membership includes having someone available not only to show you the equipment when you begin, but are around to ask questions should a few weeks go by and you finally want to try that scary machine, but its been too long since someone showed you how it works. Visit as many as you can, including a YMCA if you have one near you, until you find somewhere that feels like it would be a good fit for you.
A t-shirt and scrubs are fine. However, you are making a commitment to a new healthier you. Don't you deserve at least one gym outfit that makes you feel good about yourself? That little bit of confidence goes a long way. Be sure you get a really good sports bra (worth the investment, believe me!!). If you like music and have an ipod, I also recommend an armband to hold the ipod. Good luck! Tell me how it goes!

Thanks so much, i have dvds and wii and treadmill at home but i seem to find so many excuses - so i think if i am paying for it that will motivate, plus getting out of the house:)

Isrn2

Got my water in, under calories, crunches done. Just couldn't get the Mountain climbers done.

I have a competition this weekend, so won't be able to check in until Sunday. I'll try to get all the exercises done. I will also get the last mile of my commitment finished up.

IndependentMe

Having a major appliance break is always a bummer! But getting a new shiny one makes up for it! Enjoy your new oven!

-Andrea

kburns0709

im under calories, over water, did my jacks and 21's, and my miles are now at 6.5/10
wooooooo

butters1

bicep curls & jacks done.
over water
will be under calories.

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recipie : my favorite salad i made up earlier this week. It can be high in calories depending on the almonds & oil oil quantity used (i use about 2 tablespoons). if i have even more calories to spend , i put in a wrap. delicious!!!!!. high in fat too...but almost all of the fat is good for you fat and it curbs my craving to eat junk.

salad:

fry pan - heat up with olive oil. when hot add almonds, portobello mushrooms, red bell peppers, green onion. stir ocassionally so all the veggies are well coated. cook until hot and almonds/mushrooms become toasted looking.

remove from heat & place over a bed of fresh greens. i use 1/2 spinich and 1/2 green/red leaf lettuce which makes a terrific combination.

no added dressing is necessary in my book.