Healthy for the Holidays Challenge - 9/06 - 11/22

emariec78

water, check. exercise, check. I'm also unfortunately suffering from the sore muscle weight gain right now. I started doing the 10 lb slimdown extreme workouts OnDemand as an alternative to running and wowza I was so sore yesterday! And sadly the scale is a bit up today, but I'm trying to keep positive with it and know that its just a temp gain from the sore muscles. Its been almost 2 months since I've done any type of serious strength training workout so I guess its to be expected. I'm still a little sore today but I think I'm still going to go for a run.

So I'm debating about re-joining the gym after going to check out the local rec center yesterday. They have a really good three month membership deal, but its only for use of the gym so I would still have to pay drop in for classes if I wanted to take them. Maybe getting back to the gym is what I need to get back on track, I don't know. It would be nice to have access to a full facility with all the weights and different cardio machines. My apartment has a gym but, as anyone who's had an apartment gym knows, its not much more than a couple treadmills and some free wieghts which is better than nothing but not great. I'll have to think about it this weekend I guess.

aab1

Good Morning, All!!

On schedule with water & exercise. I'll be walking tonight after work....but before the Packer/Saints game.


GO PACKERS!!!!!

swillis21

@gracemleone
@emariec78
me too! I searched the forums and googled it and both places found this great post...

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/200544-why-do-you-sometimes-gain-weight-when-starting-a-new-exercis
I found it helpful to understand the weight gain even more.

So, I've been doing great w/water 9-10/day, it's hard to know exactly w/my water bottle. And I've been doing a lot of zumba lately. Hence my issue w/muscle water retention too, but it's high due time I ran again. Have a great Thursday everyone! Weekends almost here!!

LOVE the new spreadsheet btw! hving the weeks challenge at the top...brilliant! Thank you!!!

Sandbug

Happy Thursday to everyone!

Got myself up at 5am again but took me awhile to actually get going on the exercise but I did it! Working on the water but looks like I will make it with no problem.
The problem is I need to get on track with eating healthier. Dinner seems to be the problem. Hubby says he's agreeable to help me get back on track with better dinners. Translates into: what ever I fix he will give it a try doesn't guarantee he will like it. Honestly, he is a big supporter I can not complain.

Have a great day!

opalmel

Good morning everyone,
I got my exercise in last night. I did 30 minutes on the treadmill and also lifted weights. I got 6 out of 10 glasses of water in. The downside is I kept running to the bathroom all day. I feel like I was drinking water all day and still didn't get the 10 in. I'm not sure why this is so hard for me. I don't drink anything else (except coffee in the morning). I felt completely bloated by the end of the day after those 6 glasses of water. Anyone else struggling with the water?
Opal

xreinvention

Been sick with a UTI for the past few days. Can't get into the doctors till Saturday so while getting the water in is going well for me, exercising is not. :frown: I'm having a hard time accepting that my body needs to rest lol

tammihart

Good on the water yesterday. Not so good on the exercise but I have a zumba class tonight so I will be good today. Still can't get the spreadsheet. Not sure why, is anyone else having trouble?

Huskeryogi

Good morning everyone,
I got my exercise in last night. I did 30 minutes on the treadmill and also lifted weights. I got 6 out of 10 glasses of water in. The downside is I kept running to the bathroom all day. I feel like I was drinking water all day and still didn't get the 10 in. I'm not sure why this is so hard for me. I don't drink anything else (except coffee in the morning). I felt completely bloated by the end of the day after those 6 glasses of water. Anyone else struggling with the water?
Opal

I struggle with the water too. I don't like to overly force fluids so I just won't drink anything else unless I've gotten 10 glasses in. 2 days ago I got in 6, yesterday 8. Maybe today I'll hit 10.

I'm good on exercise.
Brandy

msaap

I want to join!!
SW:176
GW:152
NSV: drop 2 dress sizes and lose about 6-10 inches total.

helena98

Alrighty. I've searched and searched Google docs help, and I still don't know why some of you can't open up the spreadsheet. I was able to open it in both Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer, so the web browser shouldn't be the problem. I just don't know how else to help you. So.......I chopped out all the extra weekly weigh-in columns on the original spreadsheet and created an image to paste below. Check it out.



Will this work? Do you like having this image directly in our topic thread? It's long because we have 57 members! I won't include all these columns every week, so it won't keep getting wider and wider. I just didn't want anyone to miss out on the spreadsheet.

Let me know what you think! If enough of you like it, I'll continue to update the main spreadsheet each week and also paste a new image with updated weigh-ins as well.

(FYI - Names aren't required. I just included the ones that listed them.)

SPREADSHEET LINK:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AoomF1o6sg6LdEw2NV92dFQ5RDZqbm1Bek5xR1M4M3c&hl=en_US

Huskeryogi

I like it!

BTW - I really like how you incorporated the current week's challenges into the spreadsheet. In the last challenge sometimes I had trouble finding the challenge posts.

Cusegirl1992

I like it!

BTW - I really like how you incorporated the current week's challenges into the spreadsheet. In the last challenge sometimes I had trouble finding the challenge posts.

I like the spreadsheet with the challenge as well! Thank you. I am currently on my way to 10 glasses. I have found that having a water bottle that holds 32oz. helps. I try to fill the bottle 3x's in the day.

Also, we have been raining like crazy! Haven't been able to get out to do my walking, but today I did 45 minutes of Leslie Sansone from On Demand! Feeling good!

tammihart

Thank You!!!! The spreadsheet on here is GREAT!

I am new and didn't know what NSV meant. I still don't but I see people posting goals. My NSV- Exercise on days that I don't have a zumba class, so more than 3 days of exercise.
Thank You Again!

singer201

NSV means Non-Scale Victory, so something good that doesn't involve the number on the scale, but shows you are making progress in other ways.

I've been out in the yard the last three days, giving my laurel hedge its September trim, raking up the leaves/branches, and cutting up scrap wood. I can look at my yard with pride this fall, knowing that I spent a lot of exercise calories over the last seven months getting it and me back into shape.

SallyCC

Helen... I love the spread sheet.

I feel back on track and keeping this challenge in my mind is helping. I had a quick appt with my doctor yesterday and she reviewed my cholesterol results and my numbers are getting better. That feels great. My weight loss is so slow so having other things move in the right direction feels good.
I just made a grocery list...it feels good to get back on track. I need to get to the gym tomorrow!

alacarte

Love the spreadsheet!!! On a mac and during the last challenge google docs sent my computer into a tailspin (sp). Had to reset browser etc. So thank you for the post. NSV's: So far so good with the plant based diet, not missing the meat. Water has been just ok, but according to Dr. Furhman the author of "Eat to Live", you don't require as much water when eating so many leafy greens. Bonus!!! Exercise: Has just been what I get cleaning houses all day.

kylakesgal

Helen, the spreadsheet looks amazing!! You do an awesome job at it. I tried to pull it up at work too and not able to either. I think I was able to pull it up once at home but haven't been able to since so it's great to be able to take a look at it.

I've exercised everyday this week for at least 30 mins and I've got my water down too! Sounds like everyone is doing a spectucular job. Keep up the good work for the weekend too:):):)

oliviawink

I too love the spreadsheet image on here. Helen you are so savvy! Thanks!
Please add to my goals: size 8. It evaded me last time and I must get to it this time. I'm so close - some of my size 10s I can pull of without unbuttoning.

did great on this week's challenges again today water & exercise both 3/7 now. I usually take an off day from exercising on friday, so I did extra today, jogging for 1 hr 13 minutes. I'm temped to "cheat" and use today's extra to make up for tomorrow....

Really loving being back in the healthy eating and exercising zone. I love the way my body feels when I really take care of it!

Carrie704

is it to late to join
current weight is 127 and goal weight is 117

name is carrie

this week goal is to make sure to log every bite!

oliviawink

is it to late to join
current weight is 127 and goal weight is 117

never too late to join! Glad you're here and hope you find the support here that you are looking for, cause this is a great group of women that have helped me to change my life! Welcome texasgirl704

DanikaDawn

Can I join in on this!? It's a great idea!

Current- 198
Goal- 180
NSV: Accomplish all weekly challenges!

kris1085

I got my water in today 3/7
and exercise in today 3/7
Love this challenge it keeps me on track !

oliviawink

Can I join in on this!? It's a great idea!

Current- 198
Goal- 180
NSV: Accomplish all weekly challenges!

danikadawn, you are welcome to join too. I love your NSV and best of luck to you in your fitness journey

pritichandran

Today I was able to do a BodyPump class for the first time in a few months. Felt so great! I think my glutes are going to be sore in the morning from all the squats.

Water 3/7
Exercise 3/7

It's wonderful to see how great everyone is doing with the challenge! Keep up the good work everyone!

smknitter

Helen- the spreadsheet is amazing!!! I wish that I were that computer savvy. Thank you for doing all the hard work for all of us.

Today was a great day did a bunch of walking and my Jillian Michaels. I was able to do all the walking outside in the beautiful weather.

Water goal met and Exercise goal met.

How was your day?

-Anna

tammihart

Water and exercise goal met yesterday. Going dancing tonight, that counts as my exercise for today, right? The weekends are hard for me, My family eats out more and I don't always make good choices. Small weekend goal for myself is login my food this weekend, I usually skip the weekend because I know my numbers will be bad, and just avoid it.

Carrie704

thank you so much! i need support! i yo-yo WAY too much! this is exactly what i need. plenty of take to take it day by day and make great changes!

Tissues

didn't get a chance to check in yesterday but I did get my 30 minutes and my 10 cups (I actually walked for over 4 hours.. burned 780 calories.. unfortunately I consumed triple that.. darn fair food!). 3/7

back on track today though calorie wise.

msaap

Loved the chart. I can make my exercise goal, but I am having hard time with the water. I drink two 32oz bottles of water a day, but I find it hard to make it to 10. Any suggestions?

Sandbug

Helen-LOVE the spread sheet! You do such an amazing job, thank you!

Doing good with the exercise, today not so good with the water. Plenty of tea but not water. Plan to start on that now!

Have a great weekend everyone and stay strong!