(Closed Group) Confidence for Christmas Challenge!
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Week 7: Sheila
Challenge starting weight: 322
Last weeks weight: 314.0
Current weight: 312.8
Difference: -9.2
Highs of last week: Added extra blocks to my walk and did it in the same amount of time as I was doing the shorter walks!!!
I am making great choices in meal selection. I am actually starting to see a slimmer waste line...woooo hooo!!!!
Lows: None this week....things are looking really good.
I am not setting a goal as far as weight goes but I am excited about seeing how many sizes I can drop by Christmas.0 -
Ashley - I agreed with Nat and Emma. No reason to feel badly - readjusting now will help motivate you to make your new goal. You should be so proud of your progress so far and I know you will stay on track! Just take care of your body with the injury
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Week 7
Challenge Starting Weight: 220
Current Weight: 205
Difference: - 15.0
Christmas Goal Weight: 185
Current Size: 18
Goal Size: 10/12
Aprox Minutes of Weekly Exercise: 360
Highs of last week:
Lows of last week: Dr.'s orders - no more high impact exercise and no weight loss this week! :sad:
How to Improve (the lows): Add 15 more minutes daily to my low impact exercise.
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WEEK SEVEN - CHANI
Challenge Starting Weight: 286
Current Weight: 278.2
Weight Last Week: 277.8
Difference: +.4
Christmas Goal Weight: 260
Pounds to go until my Christmas Goal Weight: 18.2
Aprox Minutes of Exercise: NONE. i have been sick as a dog for over a week now. and not sinus-y sick, but "oh my god i can't be more than 5 feet away from a bathroom" sick. definitely don't want to be moving any more than i need to be at this point.
Highes of last week: none, really
Lows of last week: being sick (turns out i brought back an intestinal parasite from Mexico...the gift that keeps on giving) and my cat died on Friday (i had her for 12 years). didn't exercise.
How to Improve (the lows): it's all out of my hands, really. i'm dong the best i can to stay healthy while not eating too much crap, but all my body can handle right now are carbs.
Tips or Tricks: N/A0 -
also, until i feel better, the doctor said no high fat foods, no dairy, no caffeine...so that basically leaves me carbs as i generally don't eat meat at all. i had chicken tonight and i thought i was going to die, so my body also doesn't even want meat at this point. i have been eating a lot of applesauce...sigh.0
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WEEK 7: Jennifer
Challenge Starting Weight: 218.0
Current Weight: 205
Difference: -13
Christmas Goal Weight: 175
Approx Minutes of Exercise: 600 minutes.
Highs of last week: No money = less eating out = feel better and better loss!
Lows of last week: I did not get my minimum daily walks in, so I've been crazy making them up today - over 2 hours brisk pace walking!
How to Improve (the lows): Get my butt moving EVERY DAY! I've done it and know I can do it, I just need to do it better!!!
Tips or Tricks: water, water, water! and being broke = better loss
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I think changing your Christmas goal is a good idea. Like you said you don't want to get to Christmas and be disappointed in yourself!
I think it should still be a challenge...how about being 170 by Christmas?
Yes, I think that it is ok to change it up a bit! I think that 170 would be perfect!!!! it is only 12 weeks until Christmas so I think it would be attainable at about 2lbs per week.
You can do it!!!! We believe in you!!!!!
And PS if you are hurting doing the shred, i think it is better to take more time off so you don't hurt yourself. I know you want to continue and do it every day, but if you have pulled a muscle or something you will just make the injury worse. Listen to your body and take a rest from it if you need to. It is still a good workout even if you only get it in a few times a week!emswanson:
Ashley - I agreed with Nat and Emma. No reason to feel badly - readjusting now will help motivate you to make your new goal. You should be so proud of your progress so far and I know you will stay on track! Just take care of your body with the injury
Thanks guys.
I feel better about modifying my goal now. I think 170 would be a good goal to have and I do think that is obtainable if i continue to work hard!! :happy:
I am going to try starting back up with the Shred slowly. Maybe 2-3 nights a week and make sure I dont push myself too hard. Maybe do some modified versions where necessary. Just until I feel that my body is really ready to push itself harder.
I hope everyone is having a great week so far and you are making good choices!! Everyone is doing so well and I am so happy to be a part of this group. I will be happy when christmas is here and we have all gotten closer to our goals together, but will be a little sad that our challenge will be over.
:flowerforyou: You guys all ROCK! :flowerforyou:0 -
Week 7 - Jlishey
Challenge starting weight: 226
Current Weight: 226.4 (I'm finally back to my starting weight)
Difference: -3
Christmas Goal Weight: 175 (hoping I can get as close to this number as possible)
Aprox. minutes of Exercise: 300 minutes
Highs of last week.. controlled eating and started reading Beck Diet Solution
Lows of last week: NONE
How to improve: Continue to work it out....I feel good.0 -
Sorry I havent been posting, the challenge is still on my mind thourhg andl ost about 10 lbs this month and plan to be down 10 this coming month and continue in that trend to be at 120ish by the end of the year.0
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Week 8 - Jlishey
Challenge starting weight: 226
Current Weight: 225.4
Difference: -.6
Christmas Goal Weight: 175 (I am going to have to change this number)
Aprox. minutes of Exercise: 300 minutes
Highs of last week.. loss again last week
Lows of last week: didn't read a lot last week
How to improve: Continue to work it out....make better food choices.0 -
Week 8: Heather
Challenge Starting Weight: 200
Current Weight: ? 191
Difference: -9
Christmas Goal Weight: 169
Aprox Minutes of Exercise: 30 x 4
Highs of last week: Met my second mini challenge of 193lbs
Lows of last week: Busy schedule (and daughter's 3rd birthday)has not allowed for as much exercise and I've made some poor food choices.
How to Improve (the lows): Stop eating crap and workout more!
Tips or Tricks: VEGGIES! VEGGIES! VEGGIES! WATER! WATER! WATER!
Ultimate Goal: To wear a size 8 Current size: 16
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Sheila: Week 8
Challenge starting weight: 322
Last weeks weight: 312
Today's weight: 316.4 :sad: :brokenheart:
Difference of +4.4
Lows of last week: All I can say is I didn't work out enough last week. I didn't eat terribly, but I didn't eat as good as I normally eat.
Highs of last week: :grumble:
Today is another opportunity for me to get it right.
Christmas WILL see me in a smaller size, even if it kills me!!!!!
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Have a great week Ladies!!!0 -
at work on vicodin, this is a fantastic plan, got rear ended on friday so am up to 155, starting weight was 164 but have been down to 153, not beating myself up for it right thsi moment, am in a lot of pain but still shooting for 140 by nov ist0
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WEEK EIGHT: Melissa
STARTING OVER!!!!
Challenge Starting Weight: 177.8#
Current Weight: 177.8#
Difference: 0
Christmas Goal Weight: 160#
Current Size: 14/16
Goal Size: 12
Aprox Minutes of Weekly Exercise:
Highs of last week: Had a great date night with my hubby, haven't done that in a really long time. Then went to the Pumpkin Patch on Saturday with Dave and Ella and had a blast.
Lows of last week: Relized that I need to get back at it. I stepped on the scale last night and it was WAY up. I'm at the highest weight i've been since 2009. Suprisingly I was not down on myself about it it actualy motivated me to get back to it.
How to Improve (the lows): GET BACK TO IT!
Tricks: Keep your eye on the prize!
ONLY 10 WEEKS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!!!! I have changed my goal weight based the the pounds I have packed on in the last month or so. I feel newly motivated again and can't wait to do this!0 -
WEEK EIGHT: Nat
Challenge Starting Weight: 149
Current Weight: 151
Difference: +2
Christmas Goal Weight: 135
Aprox Minutes of Weekly Exercise: last week um......... 80? I STINK
Highs of last week: Not really any highs. Feeling like a big time slacker
Lows of last week: Went to a wedding on Saturday. My boyfriends mother has lost about 20 lbs since I saw her in June and I have gained 12 lbs since then. REALITY CHECK. I am losing my drive and motivation and I need to get serious.
How to Improve (the lows): I am signing up for a half marathon on February 12, 2012 in the great state of MN. Going to be FREEZING. but you know what? Gotta do it. I need a goal and I need motivation.
ONLY 10 WEEKS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!!!! When I see my boyfriends family for the holidays... I will be back to the weight I was only 4 months ago when his mom was like Natalie, you are looking so skinny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I will. I will. Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels. No more eating out with friends. Seriously. If I am goign to go -- eat before hand and just go to socialize. AHHHHHH HEALTHY CHOICES!!!!!!! WHERE# HAVE YOU BEEN?~!!!!!!!!!!!! COME BACK TO ME!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
Week 7: Emma
Challenge Starting Weight: 150
Current Weight: 140.0
Difference-5lb
Christmas Goal Weight: 140 (I made it!!!) NEW GOAL 135LB
Aprox Minutes of Exercise: 630
Highes of last week:I broke my sticky spot!!!!!
Lows of last week: Could have done more exercise
How to Improve (the lows): get off my big lazy *kitten* and start moving
Tips or Tricks: make a mini goals you can attain while working for an overall big goal I need another goal!!
Ultimate Goal: My BIG goal is to get in shape and feel good about myself0 -
First of all - Emma AWESOME JOB meeting your Christmas goal so early!!!!
Week 7 - Emily
Challenge Starting Weight: 219.9
Current Weight: 207.4
Difference from last week: -2.5
Total lost during challenge: 12.5
Christmas Goal Weight: 194
Aprox Minutes of Exercise: 635
Highs of last week: got back on track at home after being out of town for a week
Lows of last week: still had trouble with the desserts - decided I needed to limit my added sugars (not including fruits/veggies) to 20g per day
How to Improve (the lows): joined a 21 days of no junk food challenge to help with the added sugars0 -
Week 8 - Stephanie
Challenge Starting Weight: 220
Current Weight: 200
Difference: - 22.0 since we started the challenge
Christmas Goal Weight: 185
Current Size: 18
Goal Size: 10/12
Aprox Minutes of Weekly Exercise: 465
Highs of last week: Got an early Christmas present due to an awesome mark down on an elliptical!!
Lows of last week: Still working through lots of foot pain.
How to Improve (the lows): Just doing what the doctor tells me to do right now. :frown:0 -
Only 10 weeks left until Christmas?!! Guess that means I'd better get to shopping! :laugh:0
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WEEK 8: Jennifer
Challenge Starting Weight: 218.0
Current Weight: 201.4
Difference: -16.6
Christmas Goal Weight: 175
Approx Minutes of Exercise: 500 minutes.
Highs of last week: Found out I love my normal workout group due to missing my normal day on Wednesday because of a sick child.
Lows of last week: Ate out more than planned - again - this will be a constant struggle - grrr...
How to Improve (the lows): It seems that with my oldest now in school, we tend to grab more on the go foods, I need to be more conscientious about packing foods!
Tips or Tricks: Keep the cooler ready to go! it worked the week before, so it should work all the time.0 -
week 8 - I am a big lazy BUM!
I am STARTING OVER!
I have 10 weeks untill christmas and my Goal weight is 145.
I will do this.0 -
WEEK EIGHT: Ashley
CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT: 204
LAST WEEKS WEIGHT: 193
CURRENT WEIGHT: 193
DIFFERENCE: -11 (overall)
CHRISTMAS GOAL WEIGHT: 170 (modified it to make it more obtainable)
CURRENT SIZE: 14
GOAL: 7-9
APROX MINUTES OF WEEKLY EXERCISE: around 200
HIGHS OF LAST WEEK: Ate pretty good and exercised when i could. Got a lot of stuff going on in my life right now and i still managed to stick to a good routine and not go crazy on food like i really wanted to. so i am proud of myself for that.
LOWS OF LAST WEEK: didn't lose any weight.
HOW TO IMPROVE (THE LOWS): Up my workouts and get more motivated again! I know my goal is reachable and I WANT to get there sooooo badly. So i need to step it up now before its too late. 10 weeks is really not that long!!!0 -
WEEK NINE: Melissa
(Started Over week 8)
Challenge Starting Weight: 177.8#
Current Weight: 175.0#
Difference: -2.8
Christmas Goal Weight: 160#
Current Size: 14/16
Goal Size: 12
Aprox Minutes of Weekly Exercise: 0 - this is where I REALLY need to improve myself
Highs of last week: Got myself back on track wtih eating right and set up a game plan to get to my Christmas Goal
Lows of last week: Hubby was gone all week so there was a lot of eating out with family. Tried to make the best choices possible.
How to Improve (the lows): No more eating out, if I really want this I need to get to it!
Tricks: Keep your eye on the prize!
ONLY 9 WEEKS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!!!!0 -
WEEK 8: Jennifer
Challenge Starting Weight: 218.0
Current Weight: 201.4
Difference: -16.6
Christmas Goal Weight: 175
Approx Minutes of Exercise: 500 minutes.
Highs of last week: Found out I love my normal workout group due to missing my normal day on Wednesday because of a sick child.
Lows of last week: Ate out more than planned - again - this will be a constant struggle - grrr...
How to Improve (the lows): It seems that with my oldest now in school, we tend to grab more on the go foods, I need to be more conscientious about packing foods!
Tips or Tricks: Keep the cooler ready to go! it worked the week before, so it should work all the time.
Woo hoo!! Look at you go! Great job!! Sorry to hear that your little one was sick last week. That sometimes throws a wrench into our routine. You're still doing fantastic!! 16.6 pounds since we started is awesome!0 -
Week 9
Challenge Starting Weight: 220
Current Weight: 198.5
Difference: - 21.5
Christmas Goal Weight: 185
Current Size: 18
Goal Size: 10/12
Aprox Minutes of Weekly Exercise: 360
Highs of last week: I finally got into ONE-derland for the first time in 8 years!!!
Lows of last week: Could only make it 15 minutes on the elliptical and had to take several breaks to get that far!
How to Improve (the lows): Just keep at the elliptical and build my way up to longer times!!
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WEEK NINE: Melissa
(Started Over week 8)
Challenge Starting Weight: 177.8#
Current Weight: 175.0#
Difference: -2.8
Christmas Goal Weight: 160#
Current Size: 14/16
Goal Size: 12
Aprox Minutes of Weekly Exercise: 0 - this is where I REALLY need to improve myself
Highs of last week: Got myself back on track wtih eating right and set up a game plan to get to my Christmas Goal
Lows of last week: Hubby was gone all week so there was a lot of eating out with family. Tried to make the best choices possible.
How to Improve (the lows): No more eating out, if I really want this I need to get to it!
Tricks: Keep your eye on the prize!
ONLY 9 WEEKS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!!!!
I'm glad that you are starting fresh, you still have 9 weeks to go, so there's plenty of time to turn this around!! You can do this! 0 -
First of all -- GREAT JOB EVERYONE!!! You are doing amazing!!!
WEEK NINE: Natalie
Challenge Starting Weight: 149
Current Weight: 145.6
Difference: 3.4
Christmas Goal Weight: 135
Aprox Minutes of Weekly Exercise: 200
Highs of last week: I was able to set a plan for myself as far as eating AND exercising and I stuck too it!!!!
Lows of last week: I wouldn't really say I had any -- I ate a bunch of junk on Friday -- but I knew I was going to and I planned it out and worked out longer!!!
Tricks: Water Water Water keep drinking water!!!
ONLY 9 WEEKS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!!!!0 -
WEEK NINE: Ashley
CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT: 204
LAST WEEKS WEIGHT: 193
CURRENT WEIGHT: 194
DIFFERENCE: -10 (overall)
CHRISTMAS GOAL WEIGHT: 170 (modified it to make it more obtainable)
CURRENT SIZE: 14
GOAL: 7-9
APROX MINUTES OF WEEKLY EXERCISE: about 150, MAYBE 200. Not a great week.
HIGHS OF LAST WEEK: Not sure there were any last week. Pretty long week, but getting myself back on track this week and pushing myself for these last 9 weeks!
LOWS OF LAST WEEK: Gained a pound! ooooh noooo!! :sad:
HOW TO IMPROVE (THE LOWS): Get back on track and push it out for the remainder of the challenge. Gaining a pound this week really hurt and I do NOT want to go back over 200 again! I want to be under 190 in the next 2 weeks! :happy:0 -
Week 8 - Emily
Challenge Starting Weight: 219.9
Current Weight: 205.8
Difference from last week: -1.6
Total lost during challenge: 14.1
Christmas Goal Weight: 194
Aprox Minutes of Exercise: 968
Highs of last week: spent 3 days with my husband (we have only 4 days off together this month) and even though we ate out every meal, I chose decently well and worked out every morning to start the day off right
Lows of last week: failed miserably at my no junk food challenge. after consulting with my nutritionist, she thinks its much better if I follow the 80/20 rule (80% of the time eat really well, 20% of the time eat what I want).
How to Improve (the lows): be realistic about what I can do!0 -
Week 8 - Jlishey
Challenge starting weight: 226
Current Weight: 224.8 (I'm finally back to my starting weight)
Difference: -1.2
Christmas Goal Weight: 175 (hoping I can get as close to this number as possible)
Aprox. minutes of Exercise: 325 minutes
Highs of last week.. stayed on plan
Lows of last week: partied to much over the weekend
How to improve: Continue to work it out....I feel good. moderation0
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