Thanksgiving Challenge - 08/17-11/23 // (CLOSED GROUP)

jrnygirl

I started a blog a little while back but didn't do much with it. I'm going to try and post regularly to help me stay focused and for motivation when I hit the plateau's which seem to be a monthly thing for me.

If you have a moment I would love for you to check it out. http://www.fitharts.com/

Ashley's blog is great! If you haven't had a chance yet, check it out. She has a great NSV on there to share!
Way to go Ashley!!!

AshDHart

I started a blog a little while back but didn't do much with it. I'm going to try and post regularly to help me stay focused and for motivation when I hit the plateau's which seem to be a monthly thing for me.

If you have a moment I would love for you to check it out. http://www.fitharts.com/

Ashley's blog is great! If you haven't had a chance yet, check it out. She has a great NSV on there to share!
Way to go Ashley!!!

Thanks Kimberly! The NSV's are keeping me going right now since the scale isn't budging...again. sigh.

Jennyisbusy

Shauna - those smores cups look yummy! I would eat almost anything in a graham cracker shell!

Ashley - I like the blog - I really like that you and hunny are taking this journey together.

shauna121211

Great blog Ash - Congrats on the Target dress, looking good! And you really do look so much healthier in your after pic, it's amazing!

AshDHart

Ashley - I like the blog - I really like that you and hunny are taking this journey together.

Thanks! Doing it together is making it so much easier. When I want to give in he won't let me and same for his low points. We keep each other going. The rewards are really worth it.

Great blog Ash - Congrats on the Target dress, looking good! And you really do look so much healthier in your after pic, it's amazing!

Thanks! I look at each new photo and compare to the previous one and think I'm looking healthier with each one. Even though when I had the previous one I thought I was looking better compare to the one before it. Better eating and getting enough oxygen is making a major difference!

quietlywinning

I love the blog, Ashley!

jrnygirl

Tomorrow is weigh-in day. Don't forget! Let's get those numbers moving in the right direction. We had a slump week last week, so let's make up for it and make tomorrow count!

AshDHart

I love the blog, Ashley!

Thanks!

Tomorrow is weigh-in day. Don't forget! Let's get those numbers moving in the right direction. We had a slump week last week, so let's make up for it and make tomorrow count!

I hope everyone is doing well! I'm not expecting a loss this week. I have really slacked off on the water, lack of sleep, and haven't gone for a walk at all. It's been a bad week for me.

shauna121211

It's Wednesday morning down under and I've unfortunately weighed in at a small gain. Oh well... it's just one week and I've been working my BUTT OFF!

mabug01

I'm looking forward to seeing what I've been able to do, but, i didn't eat dinner until 10 pm so I;m a little worried. Good luck, everyone!

AmyMW7

i lost 1/2 pound this week, but i'm ok with that!

jrnygirl

We've had a couple good losses so far.... Let's keep them coming!!

What are you doing different this week to increase your weight loss potential?
Daughter and I started the 30 Day Shred on Monday. Last night was Day 2. It's a short workout, but tough. Am really looking forward to the 10 day and 20 day progress and see if it's making a difference. We are also going to monitor our calories again (because we were slacking) and make sure we are eating without our limits.

vdlomas

Didn't lose any last weigh in.. but maintained my random friday weigh in at 206.0

Jennyisbusy

I weighed in at 191 this morning, which I am pleased as a peach with. :happy:

quietlywinning

I weighed in at 140 today, so one pound down from a week ago. That is right on track!

I've done much better with my water, and have upped the exercise. That means I am eating more, which had worried me but now I'm to the point where I just enjoy the "extra" food, because it's NOT extra, it is FUEL and it is satisfying my hunger. I am now noticing hunger and noticing when it is satisfied - I don't have to feel full, because feeling satisfied feels good.

Wow, I think that might be an NSV!

Jennyisbusy

I weighed in at 140 today, so one pound down from a week ago. That is right on track!

I've done much better with my water, and have upped the exercise. That means I am eating more, which had worried me but now I'm to the point where I just enjoy the "extra" food, because it's NOT extra, it is FUEL and it is satisfying my hunger. I am now noticing hunger and noticing when it is satisfied - I don't have to feel full, because feeling satisfied feels good.

Wow, I think that might be an NSV!

Absolutely, that is a NSV!! You and your body are grooving together!

AshDHart

21 days without any real changes. Last week up .2 this week back down .2. My sleep has been really off, my water has decreased, and when my computer crashed I stopped tracking for several days because I was ticked at it. September has been my worse month so far. I'm hoping to get my focus back and get back on track asap!

The blog is helping me to stay motivated. Today is my husband's shrinking face! http://www.fitharts.com/2011/09/28/shrinking-face/

momof6monkees

-4.6 pounds after TOM has ended. Mostly water loss I am sure. I'm not sure if I am on track to what I want to be at by thanksgiving. Need to work on exercise and water intake, it is the biggest challenge for me.

jrnygirl

momof6monkees - what is your weight for this week?

momof6monkees

I love weighing in after TOM. Seriously, there is so much loss (I know it's water, but still!).

227.6
2.6 pounds away from mini goal - 29 pounds in 3 months! Stoked! Still so much to lose however, but if I average 10 pounds a month (which I don't always expect to do) then it will take me 12 months to lose it all. However, that really isn't realistic, after I hit the 50 lbs mark I will be changing up what I eat (adding some healthy carbs like whole grains and high fiber fruits) to slow down the weight loss and see how my body will handle the sugar. It will also let me know if I am on a sustainable path.

I would love to totally be down another size by thanksgiving... ROCK ON!

Seagazer

Well a bit of success for me today after last weeks fiasco, and tomorrow I am going to have to walk for a couple of hours as I have the chance to go to Jamies (oliver) Italian. As aware as he is of healthy eating, he doesnt have calories or nutritional breakdown on his menu - yet....so I will have to proceed with caution, but mmmm, I cannot wait!

Jennyisbusy

21 days without any real changes. Last week up .2 this week back down .2. My sleep has been really off, my water has decreased, and when my computer crashed I stopped tracking for several days because I was ticked at it. September has been my worse month so far. I'm hoping to get my focus back and get back on track asap!

The blog is helping me to stay motivated. Today is my husband's shrinking face! http://www.fitharts.com/2011/09/28/shrinking-face/

Hey guess what? September is almost over - might as well use the last couple days as practice days for your awesome October that is coming very quickly!!

momof6monkees

21 days without any real changes. Last week up .2 this week back down .2. My sleep has been really off, my water has decreased, and when my computer crashed I stopped tracking for several days because I was ticked at it. September has been my worse month so far. I'm hoping to get my focus back and get back on track asap!

The blog is helping me to stay motivated. Today is my husband's shrinking face! http://www.fitharts.com/2011/09/28/shrinking-face/

I think you are doing awesome! October is a new month and a great chance to get back on track. I am having issues with water also... on days I am pushing carts at work, I will drink all my daily water intake in just a span of a few hours, but if I am not pushing carts, I am lucky to get in one bottle.

quietlywinning

It is so good to check in and see how everyone is doing! We're all going to look and feel FABULOUS when the holidays hit, and that will be huge motivation to stay on track! New Years Resolutions?? Got it covered and going into the new year already successful at it ROCKS!

We can do this!!!!!!!!!

shauna121211

Hey guys, I just finished the 30 Day shred with no breaks! So proud of myself so I had to share! Off to the gym to go run for a bit, but I will post pictures later. I hope you all have a fabulous weekend!!!

AmyMW7

Hey guys, I just finished the 30 Day shred with no breaks! So proud of myself so I had to share! Off to the gym to go run for a bit, but I will post pictures later. I hope you all have a fabulous weekend!!!

wow! way to go!! you should be proud of yourself!!

I've started it 3 different times, but can't seem to get past day 3!!

happy weekend, everyone!

AshDHart

Hope everyone is doing well! If the next 2 weeks don't show an improvement I'm going to readjust my goals. September was not a good month weigh wise. October I'm counting on you! http://www.fitharts.com/2011/10/01/1012011/

Seagazer

Think this Wednesday sees us at the half way mark? I feel I ought to readjust my goals, as I really had no idea about weight loss when I started this back in July. I think I need to be aiming to get out of "obese" and into overweight for thanksgiving, which would also put me in ONEderland. Starting today I am upping my water , thanks to Ash and the really great tools she has on her blog, I have a far clearer idea of how much I should be drinking.

My trip to Birmingham on Thurs/Fri had it's own NSV, a pair of jeans two sizes smaller than when I was last there (in July), going to aim for the next size down when I go next !

It is a mad, mad time for me at the moment with three different shows on next weekend, and the rehearsal for them this,and all the paperwork and organisation that goes with it, so it's going to be difficult to take time out to exercise, but I am loving running up and down stairs!

Hope you all have a great working week - and check out Ash's blog !

AshDHart

Think this Wednesday sees us at the half way mark? I feel I ought to readjust my goals, as I really had no idea about weight loss when I started this back in July. I think I need to be aiming to get out of "obese" and into overweight for thanksgiving, which would also put me in ONEderland. Starting today I am upping my water , thanks to Ash and the really great tools she has on her blog, I have a far clearer idea of how much I should be drinking.

Hope you all have a great working week - and check out Ash's blog !

When I started my goals had been a bit lofty. I adjusted them when I realized what my body could do and still tweak them if I have a rough month. I'm looking at you September. I'm just working hard to get out of the 300's right now.

Thanks about the blog! I did some more updating on it tonight. Added some nice social media buttons and published a new post.

Hope everyone is doing well. Hoping for a loss on weigh-in day.

shauna121211

Okay so I finished the 30 Day Shred in 30 days with no break! So proud of myself and so happy with the results... still miles away from my goal, but inching my way to success! I also ran 30+ miles in the month and attended BodyPUMP once or twice a week.

Alright so here it is: before/after, loss (inches and pounds)

Weight: 176.9/169.5, -7.4 lbs
Neck: 13.75/13.25, .5"
Chest: 35/33, 2"
Breast: 38/37, 1"
Waist: 35/32, 3"
Lower Waist (belly button): 42/38.75, 3.25"
Hips: 41.5/39, 2.5"
Bicep: 13.5/13, .5"
Lower arm: 10/10, 0"
Thy: 24.5/23.75, .75"
Calf: 15.25/15, .25"

Total loss of 13.75 inches and 7.4 pounds!






Taking a couple weeks of from Jillian, but will be starting Ripped in 30 soon! I'll post a topic later on to see if anyone wants to join me in that journey! Yay!