FIT LIFE CHALLENGE- WEEK ONE [CLOSED]

lemonadem

So I've been doing pretty poorly on the getting to bed thing.... but I've had such an amazing week!! That has to count for something, right??

lorika1977

Hello everyone - another friend of mine here on MFP just posted - it's a beautiful day out until some idiot screws it up :laugh: I thought that was hillarious and so true!

First. yesterday I felt so good - did the right choices, stayed under 1500 calories (which is the maximum I am allowing myself to eat when I work out) and burned about 900 calories by swimming for 1.5 hours. I don't know what it is about swimming but I get really hungry and sleepy after a good session. My back is sore, the good sore, I feel like I totally have a swimmer's back, even though the mirror doesn't show any changes A girl can only dream
This morning I did some strengh training in a Body Pump class - man, those squats and lounges are killer!!! But I welcome the workout of my lower body. Now I am sore all over ....

On another note:

Taylor - welcome to the group and to change! It's fun to see so many of us in the same boat. I learned that the more involved you are the more focus to put into this, the more successful you are. I was a luker, almost never making comments, staying in the shadow but then I decided that if I want change I need to start with the person in the mirror (thanks Michael Jackson for giving us the line!). Now I feel like there is no way I won't do this .... I am not giving myself a choice ... So, stick around, we are happy to have you with us

Julie - awesome run! Can't wait to hear when you are going to do your first 5k. It's a total high and knowing you will be hooked

Judy - thanks for maintaining this forum and watching out for us. You mentioned you have a Movie Night once a week with your daughter and you get pizza ... have you ever tried Archer Farm PIzza from Target? - the Mediteraneean Veggie or Sicillian Veggie ... UNBELIEVABLE!!! You can't even believe you are eating frozen pizza - with goat cheese and arugula on ... totally yummy!! I add my fresh tomatoes or even shredded broccoli - whatever veggie I have in the house .... And only 4.99 per pizza!!! Try it - it is not loaded with cheese so you can still watch the calories while eating pizza ...

Claire - so happy to hear you are out of the hospital! Take care of yourself ... cutting on the junk food will help you recover even faster. We are here for you ...

I know I missed tons of you but gotta go back to work ... keep logging, keep counting and keep smiling. We got this!

xoxo

Loredana

lorika1977

Oh, something else I forgot to mention - one of my favorite snacks, which I haven't tried lately just becuase I am trying to get more fresh fruits or vegetable but at one time I was hooked - the Larabar. It's all natural, gluten free and it's basically a mixture of nuts and dried fruits. Nothing else. For those of you who didn't try that and have a sweet tooth, I totally recommend it - it's a guiltless desert!

xoxo again

L

xBeautifulBreakdown

Hello everyone - another friend of mine here on MFP just posted - it's a beautiful day out until some idiot screws it up :laugh: I thought that was hillarious and so true!

First. yesterday I felt so good - did the right choices, stayed under 1500 calories (which is the maximum I am allowing myself to eat when I work out) and burned about 900 calories by swimming for 1.5 hours. I don't know what it is about swimming but I get really hungry and sleepy after a good session. My back is sore, the good sore, I feel like I totally have a swimmer's back, even though the mirror doesn't show any changes A girl can only dream
This morning I did some strengh training in a Body Pump class - man, those squats and lounges are killer!!! But I welcome the workout of my lower body. Now I am sore all over ....

On another note:

Taylor - welcome to the group and to change! It's fun to see so many of us in the same boat. I learned that the more involved you are the more focus to put into this, the more successful you are. I was a luker, almost never making comments, staying in the shadow but then I decided that if I want change I need to start with the person in the mirror (thanks Michael Jackson for giving us the line!). Now I feel like there is no way I won't do this .... I am not giving myself a choice ... So, stick around, we are happy to have you with us

Julie - awesome run! Can't wait to hear when you are going to do your first 5k. It's a total high and knowing you will be hooked

Judy - thanks for maintaining this forum and watching out for us. You mentioned you have a Movie Night once a week with your daughter and you get pizza ... have you ever tried Archer Farm PIzza from Target? - the Mediteraneean Veggie or Sicillian Veggie ... UNBELIEVABLE!!! You can't even believe you are eating frozen pizza - with goat cheese and arugula on ... totally yummy!! I add my fresh tomatoes or even shredded broccoli - whatever veggie I have in the house .... And only 4.99 per pizza!!! Try it - it is not loaded with cheese so you can still watch the calories while eating pizza ...

Claire - so happy to hear you are out of the hospital! Take care of yourself ... cutting on the junk food will help you recover even faster. We are here for you ...

I know I missed tons of you but gotta go back to work ... keep logging, keep counting and keep smiling. We got this!

xoxo

Loredana

I haven't tried that pizza before but it sounds DELICIOUS! I will definitely have to check that out ASAP. thanks for the suggestion

xBeautifulBreakdown

So I've been doing pretty poorly on the getting to bed thing.... but I've had such an amazing week!! That has to count for something, right??

I have been having a hard time with that too but we don't have to stop trying after this week. I hope we can continue trying to get more sleep every night. Of course it counts! Great job!

xBeautifulBreakdown

HEY EVERYONE, WEEK TWO CHALLENGES AND INFO HAVE BEEN POSTED. FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE WEEK TWO THREAD. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/356122-fit-life-challenge-week-two-closed

DON'T FORGET TO WEIGH IN IN THE MORNING. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING ALL OF OUR SUCCESSES! GOOD LUCK EVERYONE

PositivePower

hi everyone!!

i am now home from the hospital with even more tablets to take!! but i'm glaad everyone else is doing so well!

welcome to taylor - this is a great group - really supportive.

i am also finding i am eating less junk food and not really missing it although i did have a naughty chocolate bar and jelly beans while i was poorly.

missed being able to read what everyone was up to and sharing ideas around - so is there any news from anyone? good or bad? or any one found any inspirational tips that would be good for us?

Claire. xxx

Clarie - Oh my Gosh!!!! Was it your asthma??? Glad you are doing better. keep up the good work not missing junk food!!!!!

Time2getFit4Life

Name: Charmaine
Location: NC
Starting weight 174.6
Current 173.8
GW by Jan. 1st 135