Gettin' it done! Week 1 (closed)

2myfuture

michelletr great job with the apple. That is really hard to just watch everyone else enjoy foods you like and not have any. This weekend has been bad for me but today will be better and looking forward to this next week.

StrengthIDidntKnow

Great job with the apple michelletr, I am weak - I couldn't say no to the popcorn at the movies. Or the cupcake this afternoon...

road2happiness

Hi ladies!

It looks like there were quite a few successes this weekend. Apples over chips, many veggies consumed, time at the gym...Way to go! How is everyone feeling today?

I feel like the weekends are so crazy it's hard to focus on my goals. It's just an excuse I realize, and I am hoping as this becomes more of a way of life for me it won't be so hard. I definitely reached my water goal, I logged all of my food perfectly, but I did not stay within the junk food calories. I have a feeling that putting so many empty calories in my body is the blame for no weight loss. I definitely have a calorie deficit each day, yet the scale bounces up and down between the same 2 pounds. I will be working on that by eating cleaner, and continuing to chug water. I don't have to think too hard about what new goal I am setting for myself on Thursday:)

Any ideas for our group goal for the next week?

Have a GREAT day everyone!!!!!

cassiopeia1975

Hi All

Sorry i was absent over the weekend i was really sick on saturday and spent most of sunday recovering from being so so sick. since having my children my body has decided if it doesnt like something then i throw it up until all trace is removed! which meant not even keeping water down on saturday... and sunday i was having to re-hydrate and rest.

Today though ive been feeling loads better but didnt dare do any crunches as my stomach is still sore.

I did walk this morning though as usual and ive drank plenty of water and stayed within my calories (just). I hoping to feel 100% tomorrow so i can up my game!

I just wondered if i missed when we were going to weigh in?? i normally weigh on a monday every week but i though maybe a 4 weekly weigh in would be cood for the challenge?

michelletr

thanks everyone....it was really hard to watch my boys eat chips....but this morning i was like i am going to have a chip...yes folks just 1 little ole chip....but something went wrong (at least i think so,lol) as soon as i opened the chip bag and the smell of the chips hit me...i wanted to gag...they smelled gross (my fav kind too ketchup!) . so i closed the bag back up (bye bye 1 chip,you'll stay in the bag for someone else to enjoy) and headed for a bowl of cereal instead....i really think this will kill me...lol

on the plus side i seem to have the no pop thing down but i have a major concern about that.....you see once a week we eat out usually on fridays. 9 times out of 10 we just order in or get take out...not a big problem free drinks at home...BUT what happens that first time we go out to eat at a restaruant? what do i do then? what do i get to drink? will i have the will power to pass up pop as i watch my husband and kids order pop? my sons 10th b-day is this coming friday and i want to take my sons out to lunch (they have a p.d. day at school) and i am very concerned about what the heck i am going to do

StrengthIDidntKnow

What about ordering one small soda and including it in your calorie count for the day? If you don't want to do that, do you like iced tea?

michelletr

What about ordering one small soda and including it in your calorie count for the day? If you don't want to do that, do you like iced tea?

i'd rather not drink pop at all...and i LOVE iced tea

sadly though some places don't carry iced tea

StrengthIDidntKnow

Got it. If I think of anything I will let you know. I usually just order water and stare at my husband's beer.

Bad day for me but I do have ideas for my next goal.

2myfuture

I have been doing good with the water that one comes easy. I have met the fruits and vegies goal the last two days too. I like having pre cut stuff so I dont have to be in the kitchen to long!!!
michelletr you could get some of the special k drink powder and add it to water. There are other brands too that one is just off the top of my head. Many flavors too. Sometimes I get tired of plain water so I add flavor!!! Seems as everyone is doing good! Congrats to all!!

cassiopeia1975

Morning all -- its 10.20am here and ive already had my 72oz of water, done my crunches first thing and had a lovely hour long brisk walk along the canal (approx 7km) after id dropped the children at school.

Now ive got the usual house work to do, looking after a friends toddler this afternoon & then school run & usual running around.

But i seem to have so much more energy now -- even though i get up at 5.30 so by the time bedtime comes im pretty worn out.

michelletr

I have been doing good with the water that one comes easy. I have met the fruits and vegies goal the last two days too. I like having pre cut stuff so I dont have to be in the kitchen to long!!!
michelletr you could get some of the special k drink powder and add it to water. There are other brands too that one is just off the top of my head. Many flavors too. Sometimes I get tired of plain water so I add flavor!!! Seems as everyone is doing good! Congrats to all!!

special k drink powder? i've never seen that

michelletr

Got it. If I think of anything I will let you know. I usually just order water and stare at my husband's beer.

Bad day for me but I do have ideas for my next goal.

LOL....thankfully i don't like beer...can't stand the smell or taste....i'm a malibu rum girl,lol

LimeyTart

I'm still knocking out my 90 minutes a day and getting my 72 ounces. How's everyone else doing?

2myfuture

Still doing great with the water and the fruits and veggies. This seems to be getting easier as the days go. I am trying to figure out what to do for a challenge this week. Im ready for something new! I am just happy that my weigh in this week was another success!!! How is everyone else doing.

StrengthIDidntKnow

I drank 104 oz of water but I am struggling with the sodium. Some changes I am making - cut way back on pre-packaged food and switching to unsalted butter.

road2happiness

Hey everyone! I read the threads but don't have time for a thorough response. Do great and know that I am thinking about you all! Have a wonderful Wednesday!

P.S. Only 48 ounces of water for me today. Dang!

2myfuture

Hello all I am off to a good start. I have had 3 cups of water and Im eating an apple as I type!!! I am really starting to feel better and feel like I am actually accomplishing something! How is everyone else doing? I hope everyone is feeling as good as me!!!

LimeyTart- I just noticed your link and went to it.....YOU LOOK GREAT!!!!!! Your husband will be so amazed. I am excieted for you!!!Congrats!

Im out, have a great day!!

ljedmom

I am really impressed with everyone knocking out their goals! 4 veggies and 72 ounces of water have gotten pretty easy and almost become second nature. I'm really excited for next week!! My C1 goal is going to be to run 5 minutes every day with the kids in the stroller. It doen't sound like much, but for me it's a stretch. Hopefully I'll remember to keep up the water and veggie habits too! Thanks for the support everyone!!

StrengthIDidntKnow

Good day today - 104 ozs of water & under my sodium!

road2happiness

Hi ladies! I am sorry for not being on here as much these last few days. I have had to work a couple of extra days to help out at the office I work at. It doesn't leave me too much computer time and I miss it!

I struggle to know what a good group goal is for us. We are all in such different places in our journey but I want the weekly goal to be beneficial for everyone. This week I want each of us to post on our week 2 thread DAILY and share something that helps us to live this lifestyle. Ideas would be favorite quotes, a motivational picture, a recipe that we love, etc. Do you get the idea? What makes you tick? How do you continue to persevere when life gives you challenges?

Okay then, this thread is now dead. I will start a week 2 post now:)

road2happiness

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2myfuture

Ok well this is not really a suggestion but it works for me. I don't like to eat right when I get up, but breakfast is the most important meal, so I do my workout and stuff around the house and then eat a late breakfast. I have always liked to eat more in the afternoon so having a late breakfast and then a late lunch ties me over better so I am not starving in the afternoon. My goal for this week is sit ups/crunches a hundred a day. I need more work on my gut, butt and thighs. I also just ordered the beginner workout from Bob Harper. I am excited for it to come. I will let you know how it is when I get it!! Good luck to all this week.

2myfuture

Ok well this is not really a suggestion but it works for me. I don't like to eat right when I get up, but breakfast is the most important meal, so I do my workout and stuff around the house and then eat a late breakfast. I have always liked to eat more in the afternoon so having a late breakfast and then a late lunch ties me over better so I am not starving in the afternoon. My goal for this week is sit ups/crunches a hundred a day. I need more work on my gut, butt and thighs. I also just ordered the beginner workout from Bob Harper. I am excited for it to come. I will let you know how it is when I get it!! Good luck to all this week.