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Okay, I'm considering adding 'Green Smoothies' to my diet. Maybe two or three a week. I'm not a big fan of veggies and I'm getting really tired of salads. Has anyone had any experience with these, any suggestions? Any advice would be appreciated!
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Starting Weight 158.9
Today 157.2
Difference -1.7
Christmas goal 126
Excercise again not a lot, went swimming for a few hours at the beach, wasnt bad just a lot of waves and strong current, surfed most of Saturday
Current size dont know since Ive only been wearing scrubs and excercise clothes
Highs of week---- eek eek, Im dating someone.... pretty big deal ok, it has been over a year, so we havent done anything in bed but it was nice when I took a look at myself for serious this week and wasnt all that embrassed, my tummy still bulges more than before my pregnancy but it definatly has motivated me to make the view as nice as I can
Lows- irrelevant to weightloss but my sons got some kind of mite exposure at his sitters, joy, also have been eating more at one time than spread out
Tips and Tricks- so last week I said run around naked, this week I say run around almost naked at the beach, I know thats not practical for everyone, I live a hour from and go year round and generally go to a nude one if my son isnt with me, something that works well for me is routines, like very morning I get out of bed and do abs, I do push ups up the stairs so everytime I go up them I work my chest, but attach excercises to activities0 -
Okay, I'm considering adding 'Green Smoothies' to my diet. Maybe two or three a week. I'm not a big fan of veggies and I'm getting really tired of salads. Has anyone had any experience with these, any suggestions? Any advice would be appreciated!
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I will not lie, I hate salad, so much, never have liked it, never will, will never incooperate it in my diet, I prefer my veggies hot or blended0 -
Week 2 - Jlishey
Challenge starting weight: 226
Current Weight: 225
Difference: - 1.0
Christmas Goal Weight: 175
Aprox. minutes of Exercise: 325 minutes
Highs of last week.. I bounced back like a rubber ball after last weekend. worked out everyday
Lows of last week: none
How to improve: Continue to do what I did last week.0 -
SW: 200#
CW: 199.7#
GW: 150#
Deficit: -0.3#
I may have not of lost much from my original weigh in weight but I sky rocketed up to 206.4# during the week, so I'm damn proud to be back down to 199.7#! What works for one, doesn't always work for another. My husband has lost a TON of weight with by just eating breakfast and a decent lunch (granted he works his *kitten* off at work for 12 hours a day too!) and I tried it to no avail. I lost VERY slowly to say the least. I've started eating much smaller (more like snacks) "meals" every few hours and the weight has been dropping off - even without much exercise! So, hopefully next week it'll be a bigger loss! Good luck to you all this week! If you actually read all this, do 20 push-ups or sit-ups, NOW!
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WEEK TWO: Mayra
Challenge Starting Weight: 230.2
Current Weight: 228.8
Difference: -1.4
Christmas Goal Weight: 199
Current Size: 18
Goal Size: 16
Aprox Minutes of Weekly Exercise: 368 (6hours 13 minutes)
Highs of last week: I did an hour on my bike, 17 miles, non-stop felt great!
Lows of last week: Ate too many carbs
How to Improve (the lows): Learn how to eat less carbs even though I love them so much.
Tricks: I have a pair of jeans and a dress on my closet door so every time I go into my room I see them and they make me want to keep at it
Piece of Clothing I'm dying to get into: A pretty turquoise dress that is hanging on my closet door for insperation0 -
! If you actually read all this, do 20 push-ups or sit-ups, NOW!
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HAHAH I will do them when I get home
but I will have to do girl push-ups on my knees. SOMEDAY I will do 20 real pushups!!!! 0 -
Week 1 Christina
Challenge Starting Weight: 264
Current Weight: 261
Difference: 3
Christmas Goal Weight: 245
Current size: 22W
Goal size: 18W
Minutes of Weekly excersise last week: at least 180 minutes
Minutes of Weekly excersise goal this week: 180 minutes
High's of last week: Still had energy!!
Low's of last week: Wanted to work out more and couldn't because of scheduling
How to improve: Set a goal to be in bed earlier, I want to start working out in the mornings so I have more time for the family in the evenings.
Tricks: Surround myself with supportive people, set weekly goals and keep them!!!0 -
WEEK 2 - Stephanie
Challenge Starting Weight: 220
Current Weight: 215
Difference: - 5 pounds
Christmas Goal Weight: 185
Pounds to go until my Christmas Goal Weight: 30
Aprox Minutes of Exercise: 45 min a day + the 2 extra 30 min. = 330 min. for the week
Highes of last week: Got in 2 extra 30 Min. walks at 2.0 MPH
Lows of last week: Was hungry a few times in the evening before bedtime.
How to Improve (the lows): Eat more at dinner and less for a snack or eat more filling foods like beans, rice, etc...at dinner.
Tips or Tricks: Lavash Bread Chips to eat with salsa = a low cal snack. Lavash bread has 100 calories for 1 bread. Spray a cookie sheet with Pam, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place lavash bread on cookie sheet and slice in to 2x2 squares, about 24 squares (I think). Then sprinkle with salt and bake for 2-4 minutes, according to Hungry Girl. Cool and use to dip in your favorite salsa, instead of chips. YUM! You can also make a sweet crispy snack if you use cinnamon & splenda instead of salt. Kind of like cinnamon crisps. YUM!0 -
Week 2- Sheila
Challenge starting Weight: 318
Current Weight: 317.6
Difference: 0.4
Current size: Very baggy 24
Goal size: 14/16
Highs of last week: Did well on watching my calories and never went over. Worked out with my daughter and we made smarter choices with my meals.
Lows of last week: Didn't get outside as much as I would have liked to.
How to improve the lows: GET OUT THERE!!!
Tips or Tricks: WATER WATER WATER!!!
Inspiration: That sexxy little dress that Iw ill wear at Christmas time0 -
WEEK TWO: Ashley
CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT: 204
CURRENT WEIGHT: 199!!! (Woooo!)
DIFFERENCE: -5
CHRISTMAS GOAL WEIGHT: 150
CURRENT SIZE: 14 (one size down since the last time i went shopping! super excited!)
GOAL: 7-9
APROX MINUTES OF WEEKLY EXERCISE: about 300 minutes this week. all walking really.
HIGHS OF LAST WEEK: making it to ONEderland!!! wooo!!! super happy with myself this week.
LOWS OF LAST WEEK: Having a couple day where I let myself eat more than I should have because I was feeling bummed.
HOW TO IMPROVE (THE LOWS): Have to stop eating junk when I am upset. I need to stock up on fruits and vegetables so that I can snack on those when I feel like I need to eat something.
TRICKS: Time to go to the grocery store and really stock up on snack foods. I find myself wanting to snack more on some days and never seem to have the right food to snack on.
PIECE OF CLOTHING IM DYING TO GET INTO: Black and white polka dot dress (Speghetti Strap)0 -
! If you actually read all this, do 20 push-ups or sit-ups, NOW!
HAHAH I will do them when I get home but I will have to do girl push-ups on my knees. SOMEDAY I will do 20 real pushups!!!!
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You got me! I am doing situps right now!0 -
! If you actually read all this, do 20 push-ups or sit-ups, NOW!
HAHAH I will do them when I get home but I will have to do girl push-ups on my knees. SOMEDAY I will do 20 real pushups!!!!
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I can actually do girlie push ups now ! Yeah!! But my husband (the ex-marine) just shakes his head at me. I too will someday do real push ups! Baby steps, right?
Ok, gonna do push ups right now! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
WEEK 2: Jennifer
Challenge Starting Weight: 218.0
Current Weight: 215.6
Difference: 2.4
Christmas Goal Weight: 175
Approx Minutes of Exercise: 500 minutes, lots of walking - 2 boot camps, bike a couple of times during the week and lots of walking!
Highes of last week: Cut 30 seconds off my 1 mile run in the past week
Lows of last week: Sick on Sunday with virus - yuck
How to Improve (the lows): Stay away from sick people
Tips or Tricks: If you do nothing else - walk for 30 minutes, mix it up at home by alternating between walking/jogging in place! Any exercise is better than none!0 -
Anyone just under the 200# mark?? I thought maybe a mini-competition might help. I'm currently 199.7# and on my way to 150#. Anyone wanna race?0
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Challenge Starting Weight: 132
Current Weight 132.6
Difference: -4
Christmas Goal Weight: 115ish
Minutes of Exercise: not many...went back to work full time (I'm a teacher so I had the summer off) and have been exhausted hopefully this week will be better
High of this week: Bought a pair of black slacks for work...in a size 3!
Low: Ate bad and didn't exercise much..0 -
GUYS I SUCK THIS WEEK.
i woke up late this morning, rushed off to work and didn't have a chance to weigh (i will weigh in tomorrow).
that being said, i jumped off the horse this weekend. then, i was run over by said horse only to get back up and to be knocked down by say...an elephant.
i ate TERRIBLY. i exercised, but i only did some walking (zoo for like, 4 hours and public gardens for around 3). if there was a bad food to be found, i ate it. i ate meat TWICE on Sunday, along with a lot of other stuff. then, my body rebelled against me and i got SO. INCREDIBLY. SICK. apparently my body was so used to healthy foods and tons of exercise that i just can't eat the way i used to or not be as active any more. i feel sluggish and bloated and nasty.
so the lesson i learned in all this? i picked myself up from being bruised and broken by the elephant and i'm getting right back on track tomorrow. planning a yummy meal day as well as an intense session at the gym. last time i checked, i was human and therefore i will make mistakes. i've made them in the past and i will make them again. i need to cut myself some slack. one weekend is NOT going to derail all the progress i've made in the past few months. i am using this as a learning experience.0 -
Week 2: Kim
Challenge Starting Weight: 251.7
Current Weight: 250.7
Difference: 1
Christmas Goal Weight: 220
Aprox Minutes of Exercise: 75
Highes of last week: Didn't really have any highs of last week. I lost one pound so that 's good.
Lows of last week: Not exercising as much as I wanted to.
How to Improve (the lows): I've got to find a balance between school,work and the gym.
Tips or Tricks: Just continuing to count my calories and stay under
Good Luck Everyone! Have a great week!0 -
Anyone just under the 200# mark?? I thought maybe a mini-competition might help. I'm currently 199.7# and on my way to 150#. Anyone wanna race?
I'll probably regret this, but it's all in good fun and maybe I need a little extra motivation! You're on! I weighed in at 198.2 this morning. What are you're terms!?! LOL :bigsmile:0 -
Hello Friends,
I couldn't log on yesterday because I was so so busy. On Sunday I did my Aqua Zumba certification. That's 6+ hours of active exercise. Alright folks, this is where I need some support. Yesterday I weighed in and I gained FOUR pounds! Today I weighted and I gained SIX MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need some support guys. I am sure that some of the weight is water but 10 pounds?!?!?!?! Really?! I am not logging this. I need support friends. Every month at that time I gain at least five pounds and then it goes away but really, how friggin frustrating is that? I went camping over the weekend so lots of carbs but it wasn't anything crazy. Every month when Aunt Flo comes along I get so so so devastated. I feel like I just don't give a damn anymore and I want to quit. I have a suspicion that when my body figures itself out I'll loose the aforementioned 10 extra pounds. DID I MENTION THIS GAIN HAPPENED IN TWO DAYS!!!!!!!!!???????????? Help ladies! I want to quit. I am so so so frustrated!
Oh and yesterday, water aerobics for 1 hour - 402 calories - land Zumba for 40 minutes - 560 calories and then bellydancing for another 90 minutes last night. I COULD SCREAM!0 -
GREAT JOB THIS WEEK EVERYONE!!!! Look at us go :happy:
I'm so sorry that I haven't been around for the last week to cheer everyone on. I have been rediculously busy at work and when i'm not at work im dealing with family. I found out on Friday that my dad has been sleeping in his vehicle due to being too proud to ask for help. His wife and him are getting a divorce and he was too... something... to ask for help. We got him all moved out of his home and in with my grandparents until he can find a place of his own.
Divorce RUNS in my genetics like crazy. It's made me pretty down to see yet another marriage in my family fall to shambles and I think it freaks my husband out a little. He thinks my family is crazy. There isn't a single divorce anywhere in his entire family. Needless to say, we have been clinging to eachother for the last week and being extra lovey-dovey.
I'm feeling much more comfortable about things now than I did over the weekend. It's kinda funny, at 25 years old I don't know how to handle divorce anymore but when I was a child I handled it with ease.
Thanks for listening, well... reading :laugh: Helps to get it out to people that don't know my family personally, definately not something I could speew on Facebook at this point.
Keep up the good work everyone, you are such an inspiration to me
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Hello Friends,
I couldn't log on yesterday because I was so so busy. On Sunday I did my Aqua Zumba certification. That's 6+ hours of active exercise. Alright folks, this is where I need some support. Yesterday I weighed in and I gained FOUR pounds! Today I weighted and I gained SIX MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need some support guys. I am sure that some of the weight is water but 10 pounds?!?!?!?! Really?! I am not logging this. I need support friends. Every month at that time I gain at least five pounds and then it goes away but really, how friggin frustrating is that? I went camping over the weekend so lots of carbs but it wasn't anything crazy. Every month when Aunt Flo comes along I get so so so devastated. I feel like I just don't give a damn anymore and I want to quit. I have a suspicion that when my body figures itself out I'll loose the aforementioned 10 extra pounds. DID I MENTION THIS GAIN HAPPENED IN TWO DAYS!!!!!!!!!???????????? Help ladies! I want to quit. I am so so so frustrated!
Oh and yesterday, water aerobics for 1 hour - 402 calories - land Zumba for 40 minutes - 560 calories and then bellydancing for another 90 minutes last night. I COULD SCREAM!
Would you consitter making your food/exercise journal public so that we could help you??0 -
It's public for friends only Mrs. Brosco.0
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Divorce RUNS in my genetics like crazy. It's made me pretty down to see yet another marriage in my family fall to shambles and I think it freaks my husband out a little. He thinks my family is crazy. There isn't a single divorce anywhere in his entire family. Needless to say, we have been clinging to eachother for the last week and being extra lovey-dovey.
I'm feeling much more comfortable about things now than I did over the weekend. It's kinda funny, at 25 years old I don't know how to handle divorce anymore but when I was a child I handled it with ease.
Divorce is never easy and it's more personal now because you're married. And, you're family is not crazy! It's much more 'normal' than you realize. I've come to learn that every family has it's fair share of problems and dysfunctions. TRUST ME!!!! I could tell you a few about mine! But you need to realize that you are an adult now and your own person. You and your husband are in control of your own marriage NOT genetics! :laugh: Just be open and loving with your husband and don't let other people negatively influence the wonderful relationship you have. (learned that one the hard way in my 14 yr marriage)
I hope you have a wonderful week!:flowerforyou:0 -
GREAT JOB THIS WEEK EVERYONE!!!! Look at us go :happy:
I'm so sorry that I haven't been around for the last week to cheer everyone on. I have been rediculously busy at work and when i'm not at work im dealing with family. I found out on Friday that my dad has been sleeping in his vehicle due to being too proud to ask for help. His wife and him are getting a divorce and he was too... something... to ask for help. We got him all moved out of his home and in with my grandparents until he can find a place of his own.
Divorce RUNS in my genetics like crazy. It's made me pretty down to see yet another marriage in my family fall to shambles and I think it freaks my husband out a little. He thinks my family is crazy. There isn't a single divorce anywhere in his entire family. Needless to say, we have been clinging to eachother for the last week and being extra lovey-dovey.
I'm feeling much more comfortable about things now than I did over the weekend. It's kinda funny, at 25 years old I don't know how to handle divorce anymore but when I was a child I handled it with ease.
Thanks for listening, well... reading :laugh: Helps to get it out to people that don't know my family personally, definately not something I could speew on Facebook at this point.
Keep up the good work everyone, you are such an inspiration to me
Sorry you're going through this at this time, but you are an inspiration to us as well!!! Keep up the great work!! I can't wait to see everyone's results at the end of this challenge!!0 -
GREAT JOB THIS WEEK EVERYONE!!!! Look at us go :happy:
I'm so sorry that I haven't been around for the last week to cheer everyone on. I have been rediculously busy at work and when i'm not at work im dealing with family. I found out on Friday that my dad has been sleeping in his vehicle due to being too proud to ask for help. His wife and him are getting a divorce and he was too... something... to ask for help. We got him all moved out of his home and in with my grandparents until he can find a place of his own.
Divorce RUNS in my genetics like crazy. It's made me pretty down to see yet another marriage in my family fall to shambles and I think it freaks my husband out a little. He thinks my family is crazy. There isn't a single divorce anywhere in his entire family. Needless to say, we have been clinging to eachother for the last week and being extra lovey-dovey.
I'm feeling much more comfortable about things now than I did over the weekend. It's kinda funny, at 25 years old I don't know how to handle divorce anymore but when I was a child I handled it with ease.
Thanks for listening, well... reading :laugh: Helps to get it out to people that don't know my family personally, definately not something I could speew on Facebook at this point.
Keep up the good work everyone, you are such an inspiration to me
I am so sorry to hear that such sad things have been happening around you. My parents divorced when I was a senior in high school, it sucked but I wanted them to be happy so it wasn't the end of the world for me. We were all grown and we just had to realize that things happen.
There is no such thing as divorce running in your family so don't claim that girl. Pray over your marriage and your family each and every day. There is nothing the devil enjoys more than seeing a union that God put together fail. One day at a time. We will be praying for you honey and I hope that your parents are okay.
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Anyone just under the 200# mark?? I thought maybe a mini-competition might help. I'm currently 199.7# and on my way to 150#. Anyone wanna race?
I'll probably regret this, but it's all in good fun and maybe I need a little extra motivation! You're on! I weighed in at 198.2 this morning. What are you're terms!?! LOL :bigsmile:
That is right about where I am and where I am going. Weighed in at 199 yesterday and my first big goal is to make it to 150. So, why not!! I am in for a little mini challange!! 0 -
GREAT JOB THIS WEEK EVERYONE!!!! Look at us go :happy:
I'm so sorry that I haven't been around for the last week to cheer everyone on. I have been rediculously busy at work and when i'm not at work im dealing with family. I found out on Friday that my dad has been sleeping in his vehicle due to being too proud to ask for help. His wife and him are getting a divorce and he was too... something... to ask for help. We got him all moved out of his home and in with my grandparents until he can find a place of his own.
Divorce RUNS in my genetics like crazy. It's made me pretty down to see yet another marriage in my family fall to shambles and I think it freaks my husband out a little. He thinks my family is crazy. There isn't a single divorce anywhere in his entire family. Needless to say, we have been clinging to eachother for the last week and being extra lovey-dovey.
I'm feeling much more comfortable about things now than I did over the weekend. It's kinda funny, at 25 years old I don't know how to handle divorce anymore but when I was a child I handled it with ease.
Thanks for listening, well... reading :laugh: Helps to get it out to people that don't know my family personally, definately not something I could speew on Facebook at this point.
Keep up the good work everyone, you are such an inspiration to me
Sorry to hear about what you are going through. My parents just got divorced this year after 16 years of marriage and at 26 years old myself, it was a bit harder than one would think. But, it was what they wanted and needed to both be happy. Hang in there. I'm glad your dad is all settled somewhere for the meantime and I hope he can find his own place easily. Thank you for being an inspiration to all of us as well!! :flowerforyou:
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Sorry guys! I didn't make it very clear. My Mom and Dad have been divorced since I was 2. My Mom re-married when I was 4. My Dad re-married when I was 10 and has since gotten divorced and re-married to the same woman 2 times. That doesn't include aunts and uncles and (recently) friends.
It's totaly something that i'm used to I just haven't had to go through it in quite some time now. It's definately a little foreign going through it as an adult.
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Week 2: Emma
Challenge Starting Weight: 150
Current Weight: 147.2
Difference: -2.8
Christmas Goal Weight: 140
Aprox Minutes of Exercise: 60-90 min
Highes of last week: Worked out hard for 5 days
Lows of last week: My pig out on Sunday
How to Improve (the lows): Stay on track!
Tips or Tricks: make a mini goals you can attain while working for an overall big goal
Ultimate Goal: My goal is to complete my Olympic distance triathlon September 18! My BIG goal is to get in shape and feel good about myself0
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