Oct. Challenge Week 1 Open!

fiftyandfit

Hi Everyone!

So PROUD of everyone making changes, admitting to us things you normally wouldn't say in an
'outside' voice, getting up and moving!!

Today is my challenge day, first day of my weekend.
I usually will sneak my treats from my hiding place several times a day (isn't that horrible???)
Today, I emptied it all out and threw it away....sugar, sugar, sugar!!

Off to do errands...taking my water with me. Hoping to meet the love of my life for lunch
at Chipotle.

Have a great day!
Pam:flowerforyou:

alirae75

Hi Everyone!

So PROUD of everyone making changes, admitting to us things you normally wouldn't say in an
'outside' voice, getting up and moving!!

Today is my challenge day, first day of my weekend.
I usually will sneak my treats from my hiding place several times a day (isn't that horrible???)
Today, I emptied it all out and threw it away....sugar, sugar, sugar!!

Off to do errands...taking my water with me. Hoping to meet the love of my life for lunch
at Chipotle.

Have a great day!
Pam:flowerforyou:

Great job on throwing away your treats! I've been slowly moving my boys candy to the Halloween bowl so that I can get rid of it all at the end of the month! I'm also going to limit our Halloween activities so as not to bring so much candy back in the house!

dkb228

Happy Tuesday, everyone!

Today's been a weird day for me. Due to a test in one class and forgetting my keys in my car when I went to a different class (MAJOR blonde moment...), I worked out in the afternoon instead of in the morning like I usually do. And I think I discovered that I work out better in the afternoon! Maybe because I'm not a morning person? Either way, I may have to switch up my routine and make that a change permanent.

I'm eating more than I usually do, today, but I'm staying within my calories and I'm still on track with giving up drinkable calories. Yay! However, I still haven't figured out my comfort zone challenge.. I'm a pretty confident and outgoing person, so nothing really strikes me. Although I am finally starting to reach out to classmates and try to make friends (I'm at new university this semester and I don't really know anyone). It isn't super high on my list since I spend so little time on campus, but it would be nice to make some connections so I'm not eating lunch alone or with strangers everyday. Maybe that can count? Lol

nbloom

Hi everyone!

Today is my first day in this challenge.

I worked out for 45 mintues this afternoon, 33 minutes on the bike and 12 minutes sprinting.

I know that staying consistent with healthy eating and exercise will make us reach our goals

agingwithfitness

Mini hike turned out great, rained during part of it but it was fresh, beautiful and wonderful walk. Only takes 1 hr 15 min. I felt so good after!

Ninja...one day at a time. I will do it with you. Part of my personal challenge is no sweets and I am addicted to them! And many times I will hide from husband and eat away from home or in another room away from him, I have even hidden chocolate in my bedroom and sneaked up to grab bites.

Give yourself little treats that are still okay and don't need to be hidden. I had a non-fat chai latte a small one with cinnamon when I went to library a few min ago. The chai is still a bit sweet but I have found in the past if I come off sugar too fast I get real sick. And I walked in with my drink and my husband saw me, I figure anything I don't hide is good!

Another thing I have sometimes is organic gluton free choc rice bar. It is very low cal and has little choc or sugar in it, just enough to feel like you had a little something. I eat that slowly with a cup of tea (nothing in it) when I have major cravings.

mercyrodr

Hi! I just found the site today. Can I join your group?

babycinders

So today I decided to try something different. Normally when I get home I'll start dinner, eat, clean up around the apartment a bit and get the dishes done (to help with digestion) and then I do my work out. But today I decided to try working out as soon as I got home. Feel pretty good although I'm very hungry! (last snack before I got home from work was a banana at around 4) I'm getting dinner ready now and I'll see how I feel afterwards and check in a little later. Not exactly sure why i decided to switch it up, guess just to try something different. lol

kellyb63

Hi all,

Hope everyone is doing well. I took a rest from running today, my legs and knees are still sore from pounding the pavement. I pushed myself rather hard last week and weekend to make up for my splurging. I am back on track though with food intake and will run again on Thursday.

I started the 30Day Shred DVD today, I didn't think I would have time for it everyday, but I think I will now, its only 20 minutes, I spend that time along just scouring Ebay or Etsy for something.

Stepping out of my comfort zone for this week is avoiding pizza and adding abs to my workout even after the DVD. Pizza and diet coke are my nemesis', Tonight I am having carrots, snaps with baked chicken in chicken broth/seasonings and veggie rotini.

Welcome to all the new participants.

kristennwinter

Hey Guys!

I'm having a tough time eating the foods I should be eating due to the canadian Thanksgiving break this week - I've been home since Thursday, and I just feel so comfortable here that I fall into old habits! I'm also having a hard time drinking my water - guess I need to get back on that!

I did lose 2 pounds last week, I was so excited! Not sure how this week is going to go - we'll have to see come friday!

I'm going to step out of my comfort zone by doing the *****cat Dolls Work out DVD tomorrow - can't wait!

holly_v

Hey Guys!

I'm having a tough time eating the foods I should be eating due to the canadian Thanksgiving break this week - I've been home since Thursday, and I just feel so comfortable here that I fall into old habits! I'm also having a hard time drinking my water - guess I need to get back on that!

I did lose 2 pounds last week, I was so excited! Not sure how this week is going to go - we'll have to see come friday!

I'm going to step out of my comfort zone by doing the *****cat Dolls Work out DVD tomorrow - can't wait!

i have 2 thanksgiving dinners to go to this weekend its going to be rough

agingwithfitness

Canadian girls....do some major exercise! I just got back from visiting and a ton of high cal family meals. I was able to stay the same by doing extra activities. So move!!

jennmoore3

Wow! Caz: I am so glad you want to feel better to work out! Too funny!

Warrior! So proud of your 5K!!! Awesome!!! I will read your blog!!!

iuangina: I had that as well. I let it go on for sooo many years, I ended up needing 2 surgeries!!! So, moral here... do what the doctor tells you or you may have to have surgery! Plus losing weight WILL help the P.F.

Saisha: How wonderful for getting to 2 miles, I was just like that, dying all the way. and now I made it to 4 miles in 1 hour and like 3 minutes. I do the bun thing as well. I am going to fix it on the weekends! I have to have mine up for work...

MARLA: That is so awesome! Get it girl!

Pam! Slapping you for sneaking snacks. LOL But really good job for not doing it this week!

jennmoore3

Mini hike turned out great, rained during part of it but it was fresh, beautiful and wonderful walk. Only takes 1 hr 15 min. I felt so good after!

Ninja...one day at a time. I will do it with you. Part of my personal challenge is no sweets and I am addicted to them! And many times I will hide from husband and eat away from home or in another room away from him, I have even hidden chocolate in my bedroom and sneaked up to grab bites.

Give yourself little treats that are still okay and don't need to be hidden. I had a non-fat chai latte a small one with cinnamon when I went to library a few min ago. The chai is still a bit sweet but I have found in the past if I come off sugar too fast I get real sick. And I walked in with my drink and my husband saw me, I figure anything I don't hide is good!

Another thing I have sometimes is organic gluton free choc rice bar. It is very low cal and has little choc or sugar in it, just enough to feel like you had a little something. I eat that slowly with a cup of tea (nothing in it) when I have major cravings.

Marla... I hide as well! I will munch on crap while my hubby runs to the garage, or put something into my pocket and go "flip laundry" in the basement. I have almost stopped that habit though

jennmoore3

And portion control! I have learned that the hard way!

I am not working out today. my *kitten* still hurts from last nights class. Wowza! So, in order for me to function I will take today off. The class is 3 days a week, so I'm not missing out on workout out. Usually, I do something every day, but this has kicked my tush literally!!!

Emwalker3406

Today went pretty well. I completed d1w1 c25k, drank all my water, logged my food in my newly opened food log. I have to take OH to a dr out of state tomorrow so I'm going to do my darndest.

galaxyhearts

Today I am all stepped out of my comfort zone. I publicized my Food Diary for my friends.. I've been really reluctant to do so because I'm new to this, and I know I'll be making some faux pas along the way.

But you know what? I am sure it will make me healthier in the long run. I am looking forward to everyone's feedback and I think I can take any criticism for what it probably really is - just some helpful advice.

Hope everybody is having a great week!!!

ritajean3

1kg gone......and it isn't even Friday yet lol two days to see how the scales would like to change

I have eaten hardly anything the passed couple of days because I have been so sick looking forward to getting back into exercise and getting my house clean!

About to chuck some music on and dance about cleaning (the twins are watching a movie in their brothers room so I can) then I am going to see how much I burned vs how much I would of if I stayed in bed (only using a pedometer not a HRM so not all that accurate). Still dizzy and feel like passing out so watching movies on the camper bed all day was a option but my house is trashed so off I go super mummy to the rescue

brandynicole28

Happy Hump Day to all!! So far my week has been progressing beautifully!!

Monday I walked with my daughter and her bestie, we took our miniature daschunds with us! Walked for 25 mins!!! Then that evening, i worked out with my sister, we did the Tony Horton 10 Minute Trainer Cardio and Yogaflex(12 mins each)! I went 75 cals over my goal of 1200 calories, but it was fine since the previous 6 days i barely got 1000 or 1100 most days.

Tuesday I weighed again, (started back on track last tuesday) 255, which is a 6lb loss, and 3 lbs already since the challenge started!! YAYYYY!!! I worked out with my sister Tues morning. We did Leslie Sansone's Big Burn 2 Miles of Intervals(33 mins) then 7 mins of upper body strength training. I stepped outside of my comfort zone, by making a conscious decision to keep going on the workouts even if my sister had to stop, i was worried if i continued it might make her feel bad. But honestly this was just an excuse to go easy on myself. What i didn't realize is, by challenging myself and pushing ME, it also pushed her!!!
I also did 20 squats with my 5 y/o nephew and 3 y/o niece!! I also got my water in and have everyday so far, although Tues, I only got 998 calories in.

I stepped out of my comfort zone for the 2nd time Tuesday when i made my diary's public, and began blogging.

I am SOOOOO motivated and inspired by reading everyones posts daily!! I believe in each of you, and with each others encouragement and support we can get healthy and fit together!!

mabelebam

Love reading everyone's posts here...awesome job on all your successes so far! My week is still pretty mediocre, and that's probably because I 'marked' it as a bad week since it began. I decided to take up a part time job as a day care/kindergarten teacher and started on my first day today. It was overwhelming, to say the least, because I've never really worked with kids before. Dread filled my head throughout the day as the kids trampled all over me, and I was on the verge of quitting. :embarassed:

But I told myself to SUCK IT UP and stick with the job for at least a month before throwing in the towel like a sore loser. After all, I'd proven to myself that I could stick with my weightloss goals and lifestyle adjustments for almost 2 months now! So I just pushed all the negative nancy thoughts out of my head and tried enjoying myself with the kids and did my best to connect with them. I managed to survive today, and I've convinced myself to survive another month. Hope I'll be able to do it! :ohwell:

Sorry this isn't really related with weightloss, just felt like letting it all out. Glad to report that I pushed myself through the second day Level 3 of 30DS today. To those of you who are in the middle (or just started 30DS), it does get easier! Patience and perseverance is the key! Thanks for reading and hope you all are having a fabulous day! -Mabel.

holly_v

i am so glad that everyone is doing well. i never thought joining a challenge would make me do so well. i have been eating well and exercising everyday (except my break day yesterday). i did have a mini weak moment yesterday between jobs where i was hungry. i stopped at the drug store hoping to get a small yogurt but they were all out. i walked around looking for something healthy (and cheap, i only had 2 bucks) then i saw my weakness in a small bag... smartfoods sweet and salty kettle corn. i thought i would have half then save the rest for my boyfriend, ya right didnt happen. but it didnt make me go over my calories. i did log it but something happened last night and i somehow deleted everything i ate. oh well.

good luck to everyone today!

alirae75

Stepped out of my comfort zone.... We have a fitness center at the office and fitness classes are offered. I joined the yoga class yesterday. I didn't want my co-workers to see me in my fitness clothes. I've decided that getting back on track is more important!

kristennwinter

Edit: Nevermind, realized I can type on the spreadsheet, but is there still a spreadsheet for measurements??

agingwithfitness

Have off and on back problems and it is bugging me today, caused me to miss gym class this morning. I am hoping if I rest it I can at least do a few of the easier machines later in the afternoon.

I am going to do my back exercises and try not to feel frustrated, I really wanted to get back to class. It's a part aerobic part weights class. Great all over work out.

Carrie_D

I thought I would update everyone on how my week has been. I suck at staying away from my vice (sweet tea) but I have been mixing it half sweet, half unsweet and only1 glass per day. So that is an improvement. Even with the sweet tea, I have been Rocking The Water - 12 cups at least each day!
For my comfort zone challenge - I haven't made it to the gym during peak hours yet. Mainly because of my schedule. My husband is working out of town this week and this is also my last week coaching JFL cheerleading. Add to that, running my 4 kids around to everywhere they have to be and I started a new job this week, you might say I've been a bit busy! But I'm not giving up on it! Tomorrow I don't have to work. And after a quick trip to take my daughter to get stitches out of her mouth, I plan on going to the gym. I am quite nervous about going back though. Before I quit, I was working with a personal trainer and pretty much just bailed on her and stopped going to the gym altogether. Facing her is going to be tough!

knkmfp

I haven't done to well at keeping away from my vice - I think the problem is that I have too many, and I didn't really chose which one I wanted to focus on. Pathetic, I know.

I did step out o my comfort zone, and gave a presentation to the whole dept. No real choice really, myboss just assumed I would do it. I did badly, and forgot half of what I wanted to say, but I didn't stammer or blush too much. It helped that I knew I looked OK, that was one less thing to worry about.

If I haven't logged things it's been because I've forgotten them, not deliberate.

Anyway, weigh in today, and I stayed the same. 3rd week in a row. Bah.

jennmoore3

Hey all! Where did the start weight column go??? I went in there to add someone and the entire thing is blank?!?!?

jennmoore3

Well, thank god I printed it. So... I will try to add everyone's start weight back in this weekend. I am so pooped from work I just want to go to bed. If you want to do your own feel free. if not, I will get to it this weekend, or some tonight, anyways it WILL be back this weekend.

I am so proud of all the posts today! You guys are doing so well!

Mable: give it some time, it will get easier once you find your groove... I promise.

alirae: Wonderful on joining! I am so proud of you!!!

brmonet

jennmoore3 is it too late too join in? October first i weighed 148,4. I have been looking for a group challenge and i just happen to come across this one today.

jennmoore3

jennmoore3 is it too late too join in? October first i weighed 148,4. I have been looking for a group challenge and i just happen to come across this one today.

Welcome! I am having issues with the spreadsheet having things deleted. I will add you to it though!

Jenn

ninjakitty419

I don't think I ever stated this, but my "getting out of my comfort zone" has been to wear makeup to work. I never really wear makeup and don't even know how to make it look good, but I am going to wear it every day this week. I always worried that I would either do it really badly and look like I put it on in the dark or put it on too heavy and look like a hooker. But I have gotten compliments that I look pretty and more awake. I guess that is good but it is a hard subject for me. My husband always encourages me to wear makeup and that makes me feel like he thinks i am ugly and need to wear it so I can look hot and hearing compliments from other people makes me think a bit that maybe they feel the same way. So it is still uncomfortable for me but I am going to stick with it.