Team Abnehmen October (Closed Group)

KelieHerrera

I feel like a weenie saying this, but I can't do planks. I tried again last night, but I simply cannot hold them for more than 2 seconds before flopping to the ground.

What the heck is with me? I can run, I can Zumba, I've done P90x with the boyfriend, but this simple little strength exercise has kicked my *kitten*.

Do you think the fact that I've had 3 C-sections could be the cause? I've babied my stomach muscles a lot (meaning not used them whatsoever) over the past 10 years because of my surgeries. I also had a pretty intense emergency surgery on my ovary a couple of years ago so there is a lot of scar tissue happening in the abdominal region.

hypotrochoid

I feel like a weenie saying this, but I can't do planks. I tried again last night, but I simply cannot hold them for more than 2 seconds before flopping to the ground.

What the heck is with me? I can run, I can Zumba, I've done P90x with the boyfriend, but this simple little strength exercise has kicked my *kitten*.

Do you think the fact that I've had 3 C-sections could be the cause? I've babied my stomach muscles a lot (meaning not used them whatsoever) over the past 10 years because of my surgeries. I also had a pretty intense emergency surgery on my ovary a couple of years ago so there is a lot of scar tissue happening in the abdominal region.

Have you tried doing the modified planks on your knees? You can also do planks in the pushup position instead of on your elbows- standard plank vs dolphin plank.

shesblossoming

While this week has been filled with awesome, I hopped on the scale and noticed that the number has gone up. I attribute this to my strength training, and I think I could actually eat more. I really want to make it to my goal by the end of the year. But I just need to realize that everything I'm doing is really benefitting me, and I'm glad I'm here, because I'm incorporating these challenges with the routine I already have. I really love it!

Kekibird

Ok....so I'm a clutz. I fell while I was running yesterday and had to have my mom come pick me up. It's not as bad today as I was expecting but I'm going to take it easy this weekend so that I can get in some workouts this week.

nb9251

So my traveling on Mon/Tues and the bad eating those days had more of an affect than I though. Sadly I'm up a pound this week! I did however make it through all the challenges and I burned a total of 5006 calories and tat was doing all my exercising in 5 days! So that being said, I'm making this week my *****! Hope you ladies are with me on that :happy:

Kekibird

Eatin' my fresh lunch today so I logged that point. This time....no feta cheese.

And I'm trying some sprouts on my salad. See how that goes.

Katie

hypotrochoid

Bleh, bleh and more bleh. I'm finally starting to get over this whole annoying sick thing, so allow me to apologise for my lack of participation of late. But! I am feeling better and my apathy is dissipating. Yay!

Weekly calorie burn is part of the weekly numbers. I missed that, and humbly apologise. I have beaten myself with a wet noodle and promise that I will not let you guys down in such a way again.

So, we lost the trophy. As far as I'm concerned this is just another example of us lulling the other teams into a false sense of security. Now is the time to come back and hit them HARD.

RAWR!

hypotrochoid

I will not let this thread die. So there!

Great job, everyone! It's nice to have the trophy back. A pity we couldn't really count the loaning of it to Thin it to Win it as our good deed for a day...

How's everyone doing? I'll be honest, I'm struggling a little bit. Still trying to keep plugging away, but I'm horribly tired and cranky of late. The lizard part of me wants to go into hibernation. I'm not giving up, though. Not on me and not on any of you.

To those of you who are injured, do what you can and don't push it too much. To those of you with dietary restrictions- we can make other arrangements. I think I'll request no more 'you must eat x' type of challenges. Don't know if I'll be listened to, but worth a shot, yes?

Let's do this!

Kekibird

Hey ladies!!

How's it shakin'?

I'm having a craptastic time right now but I'm pushing through. Hoping to log an insane amount of burned calories this week.

The plan? Zumba and strength training today, weight training class tomorrow, then a Zumba 2 hour dance party on Friday night. Crossing fingers my ankle holds out and I'm hoping to see some good burn numbers!

How is everyone else doing? Last week of these challenges and I'll be honest, I'll miss the planks and Monday Mash up.

Katie

KelieHerrera

I am having a lame time today. I lost no weight at all this past week. To be honest, i didn't try extremely hard but I did have a deficit every day, so what the heck? Is my body just completely used to eating 1400 calories a day that I maintain my weight at that level? If so, uber annoying!!

Kekibird

I am having a lame time today. I lost no weight at all this past week. To be honest, i didn't try extremely hard but I did have a deficit every day, so what the heck? Is my body just completely used to eating 1400 calories a day that I maintain my weight at that level? If so, uber annoying!!

Yeah it's tough to judge exactly what it is that makes a body lose and not lose. Especially as women. Some people seem to have it so easy. They have a deficit and then they lose, like clockwork.

Hang in there. Maybe changing up the challenges this month will help push things to move a little.

I'm up a pound, 187. I didn't see a new chart yet so I'll weigh-in here.

hypotrochoid

Working on getting the new chart together... I should have it done and up by end of day. Where in the world has the time gone?

i've noticed that the more consistent I stay with my calorie levels the more regularly I lose- the second I change anything it all goes to hell. Still, my weight will flux ~5 on any given day. Yay for being a woman!

Kekibird

Yah the woman thing has got to suck the most. Last month's TOM was god-awful and hurt like hell. I went up 2 lbs at one point but luckily it all came down to only a pound gained. But I swear all that weight was just in my uterus alone. Grrrrr!!!

I happily survived Meatless Monday. wasn't sure I could HAHAHA! I didn't realize how much meat products I use daily from breakfast to lunch. But I found some great veggie corndogs that are really tasty.

Let's kick some BUTT!!!!

Katie

KelieHerrera

I went pescetarian about a month and a half ago so if you need ideas, I'm your girl.

Kekibird

I went pescetarian about a month and a half ago so if you need ideas, I'm your girl.

Thanks, chica. I just can't do salads all that much and that's my main source of meatless. Other than pasta. I can do whole wheat pasta with veggies and marinara sauce.

KelieHerrera

I got burned out on salads over the summer, blech. I used to love them but right now it sounds awful, plus it's freezing here. Here are some of the things I do:

Have you tried shirataki noodles? I don't like the straight up shirataki's but I do like the shirataki/tofu mixed noodles. They are insanely low in calories and even my kids love them and thin they are ramen. When I have a carb craving, I usually hit those up.

Also, I've been making lots of veggie sandwiches lately. I take a delicious roll (I like bolillos and mini baguettes, around 200 cals) and stuff that sucker full of whatever veggies I like. I like sour flavors so I always add banana peppers or pickles to it. instead of mayo I use an avocado spread.

For breakfasts I love Morning Stars veggie sausage patties on an english muffin with an egg. not a huge fan of their fake-bacon but the veggie burgers, chik'n and pretty much every other faux-meat they make is pretty delicious. Watch the calories, though. Some of it is quite bad for you. I like Boca brand "Meatless Ground" in place of ground beef. It tastes a little bit like a school cafeteria Salisbury steak,but I'm weird and I like that flavor, LOL.

On the weekends I almost always make homemade vegetable rice soup. I just chop up whatever I have and cook it all with water and "no-chicken" boullion cubes.

Falafel is AMAZINGLY tasty and you won't even miss the meat. I like falafel balls in a pita with hummus as the spread instead of yogurt sauce.

For fast food: I get Jimmy John's (if you don't have those where you live, I feel sorry for you!) at work a lot. The veggie "unwich" with provolone, avocado spread and veggies is only 144 calories. I will sometimes splurge and have a cookie with it
I also like veggie burritos but those are more of a calorie splurge since they are typically upwards of 500-600 calories at most fast-food places. Rubio's has really yummy fish tacos that are 300 calories each. I find I can be totally satisfied from just one most of the time.

My snacks are almost always fruit or veggies, but I like those 100 calorie mini popcorns, too. most of you are probably sick of hummus by now, but I love it.

Anyway, those are some ideas. Hopefully that helps some.

KelieHerrera

Here's the signature banner for November!

Kekibird

HAHAHAH!! I LOVE the banner!! Very cute and so colorful! Thank you for lending your creativity to the group!

And thanks for all those meal ideas. I liked the veggie sandwich one the most! I'll have to seek out the noodles, those are new to me!

So far this week I think I've earned each point. Today is another story because I can't get to the moves other people are posting yet. That will be tonight after Zumba.

Oh Captain my Captain, How we doin' on that chart?

Kekibird

Hey ladies!!!

We're heading into the second week of November.

Everyone still hanging in there?

I went ahead and created a November chart at the bottom of the October chart. It's very simplistic, no formulas yet, but it'll be a place we can plug in our points.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AjzDUgY1DM3ndFBja2FaU2YwT3ZSMnJibUlfTXJMZmc&hl=en_US#gid=0

Kekibird

Hey team!

So to help out this month, I'll do what I can and step up to keep track of our chart and points. Please use the older October chart. November's challenges are listed at the bottom with your names. The points are not calculated yet so when the end of the week rolls around I'll count them by hand.

KelieHerrera

Thanks for jumping in and taking charge!

Kekibird

Thanks! I'll do what I can. And if I can manage to work on the chart, maybe I'll be able to get the formulas working and a clean new chart.

Gwynne did such a great job creating the October one.

REMEMBER!!!! There are Bonus points this week!

1 pt for weighing in ONLY on your day.
1 pt for drinking 64oz of water every day, including weekends.
1 pt for trying something new, either a new workout/food
1 pt for sharing an NSV with the main board.
1 pt for eating breakfast every day

We can do this ladies!! Let's get every bonus point! Super duper easy!! :drinker:

YAY!!! I FIGURED IT OUT!! New chart for November!!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhOnAP0to4nAdE5vWVJ2a0EyaGdPOENHZGlrWlpkZGc&hl=en_US#gid=0

adamkat

hey ladies. I am so sorry I have been MIA. I was on vacation for two weeks and the last week i have been dealing with selling my dad's house as he passed away in April and I am his executor. Then this Monday I was declared surplus at my job so I am no longer working. So life has thrown me for a complete loop however I vow to get back on board next week. Sorry I hope to come back and bring some great points.
Kathy.

emallyne

Thanks! I'll do what I can. And if I can manage to work on the chart, maybe I'll be able to get the formulas working and a clean new chart.

Gwynne did such a great job creating the October one.

REMEMBER!!!! There are Bonus points this week!

1 pt for weighing in ONLY on your day.
1 pt for drinking 64oz of water every day, including weekends.
1 pt for trying something new, either a new workout/food
1 pt for sharing an NSV with the main board.
1 pt for eating breakfast every day

We can do this ladies!! Let's get every bonus point! Super duper easy!! :drinker:

YAY!!! I FIGURED IT OUT!! New chart for November!!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhOnAP0to4nAdE5vWVJ2a0EyaGdPOENHZGlrWlpkZGc&hl=en_US#gid=0

Couldn't open the new chart?