New You for the New Year Challenge- A 12 Week Personal Chall

shickam062604

I was not eating well 2 weeks ago and this week I have eaten lots better..I did work out lots the week I ate bad and I had to report a 1 lb gain at my monday weigh-in. Well the scale decided to show my progress On Tuesday instead, so for an sv I have lost around 5 lbs this week I also went back to drinking mostly water and I am on a 21 day no junk food challenge. I am on day 6 of that and have goofed 2 times, but I managed to eat very little of the junk I had.. My nsv is that my clothes are too big. Also my wedding ring isn't fitting, which is good and bad.

Please feel free to add me as a friend. :flowerforyou:

normusnonaliam

A small NSV for me is not drinking any soda, diet or otherwise this week! I was too busy trying to get my water in! I've also been drinking less coffee as well. I could never give it up (it's a comfort/habit thing) but I've cut down to only one cup a day instead of 3-4!

I'm so inspired by all of you drinking 100+ oz!

xlovemehalwaiyzx

Brittaney, New England, (I'm here cause i want to weigh the same on my wedding day as the day my fiance first met me)

Optional-
I started at 201 lbs and I was 192 last week and i am now 190.


This week’s challenge:
*Drink 64 or more ounces of water (i didn't really count my water intake this week but i think i'm close)

This week’s personal reflection:
(the only person to make my life differnt is me and only me, i am the only one who can make myself happy)

ansleya

Hello everyone! I'm late...But I'm still excited to join!

My name is Ansley. I am from Omaha, Nebraska. I am here because finally (after ALL of these years) I am serious about losing weight. And I need all the help from friends that I can get. I will give it all back in support! I promise :flowerforyou:

My starting weight was 269. I'm down 5 lbs so far. YAY

I am SO taking the water challenge! It is soooo hard for me to drink water...I can't tell you. It's one of my biggest struggles.

My motivational saying is: "I love you"-My husband That is all the motivation I have ever needed

Thanks so much for letting me join! I promise that I will do my best. And if anyone needs some extra support, please add me! I'm a great listener and a super cheerleader!

~Ans~

phechan3

I think I'm doing a little better. 6 cups of tea so far. I've noticed that I tend to not drink anything (other than some coffee) during the day. I'm trying to get out of it, but it's a long time habit that I picked up since I never had time to use the restroom while working. >.<;;

impudentputz

Yeah!! People are still joining!! I love this!!!

Whoo.... everyone is doing so great with their water....

Anyone have anything to report this week? NSV's, SV's, struggles???

xox,
Michelle

Yes, unfortunately I have a frickan cold that settled in my chest and is making it hard to exercise or even drink my water goal. So apparently this week is gonna be a wash, ill just have to try double as hard next week.

ansleya

Ok, for the water challenge: I have had 2 mugs of tea and now Im starting my regular water intake for the day. I cannot stand to drink just straight water. So I am using Mio. Does anyone else use it? I have the Berry Pomegrante and the Sweet Tea flavor (I am loving it cause I'm from Georgia). I really like it. It helps the water go down faster. I guess I've tricked myself into thinking its something sweet. LOL
~Ans~

lizlashley09

Hey I am Liz I live in Bellevue NE. I am on MFP because I have gained ALOT of weight after high school like a good 50 And me and my friend Ansley keep each other in line. Also I get support and will give support My final goal is to be 125 again like high school so far I have lost 2 lbs of my 172lbs. Well this might sound harsh but I like the brutal truth from my boyfriend that is why I love him, so here is my quote he tells me that makes me have a wake up call to my weight... "You have gotten fat since we started dating 2 years ago but I still love you." Or this quote "Dig deeper push harder you will success"- These words are the words I heard during sport practice all through high school and they are still in my head.

MiniMichelle

Just two more days in Week 1- We are almost through it :happy:

If you have any friends you want to send this way we are going to remain an open group- Since this is more of a personal challenge and not a group challenge I will not be "cloising" this thread.

I hope everyone has done wonderfully this week.

Does anyone have any struggles they want to talk about?? Me, well last night I ate Pizza hut and I was in the bathroom all night. My tummy rejected the "crap" food... this seriously opened my eyes to the fact that my body does not like that type of food... no matter what my tastebuds may say.

Michelle:flowerforyou:

Cely21

You can put me down for a loss of 2.8lbs this week.. Whooo hoo!!! :drinker:

L8dyluvbug

Name: Ida

From: San antonio, Tx

SW: 200.6
CW: 198
GW: 189

My reason for being on mfp is that earlier this year my Dr told me I was prediabetic. I had gestational diabetes with both my pregnancies. Anyhow I started off strong losing weight and working out....then I just fell off...lost motivation and stopped
. So disappointed with myself for that and this past week it just dawnef on me that Jan is right around the corner and almost time to test my A1c.. I can make a change before then.
My goal is to get out of the prediabetic range.

My challenge this week is to keep track of my food everyday and walk 4 days for at least 30 minutes.

shickam062604

Everyone ready for weigh in tomorrow? I am hoping for a great loss tomorrow! I drank 64 oz of water,but I am going to shoot for 100 oz. starting this week.

shickam062604

Yeah! I am down to 167 this week! Lost 4 lbs!! :happy:

deb968

I did not have a good food weekend. Just feel to pieces. I did drink my water...

Today is a new day!!!

dustyhockeymom

Monday weigh in update: No loss this week :grumble: but I can't complain this week because I lost 5 pounds last week and they can't all be like that. I hope everyone else had a more successful week than me.

megarooni

Checking in: My goal to workout everyday at least 30 minutes is actually happening! I cannot believe it. I need to not go as intense on a day or two and do more walks instead of all the tae-bo etc. In the last week I have lost 2 pounds! WhenI saw how close I am to 210lbs (least I've been in about 5 years) I almost fell off the scale and gave me new motivation and clearer view of my overall finish. I keep changing my final goal weight. I feel like I know where I want to be, which still does not put me in healthy BMI range. So, I question if when I hit that goal I will want to keep going or if i will just be happy there. I think I am going to let it ride and figure it out. Hope everyone else has a great upcoming week!!!

Jeepinmom4

I lost 1.8lbs. Last week,down too 192!! This week I'm going to drink 100oz instead of my normal 64. Also I'm going to start walking durring the day with my son! Probably 3 times this week!

normusnonaliam

Checking in: My goal to workout everyday at least 30 minutes is actually happening! I cannot believe it. I need to not go as intense on a day or two and do more walks instead of all the tae-bo etc. In the last week I have lost 2 pounds! WhenI saw how close I am to 210lbs (least I've been in about 5 years) I almost fell off the scale and gave me new motivation and clearer view of my overall finish. I keep changing my final goal weight. I feel like I know where I want to be, which still does not put me in healthy BMI range. So, I question if when I hit that goal I will want to keep going or if i will just be happy there. I think I am going to let it ride and figure it out. Hope everyone else has a great upcoming week!!!

That's so awesome! I'm glad you had such a great week!

I'm not sure what to make this week's challenge. I know I want to continue with the water thing, but I want to add something else too!

What are you guys going to do this week???

ansleya

Monday Weigh in: 4lbs down! I didn't lose any last week so I was scared for this weigh in. I'm so relieved!! Also, I started my Just Dance 3 workout this morning.....Good Lord it was crazy! I did 4 songs and I was d-o-n-e. It really shows how out of shape I am, but it was REALLY fun! So, I'm looking forward to getting the routines down and getting my scores up! I'm at work now, trying to get all my water in..ugh! Monday is almost over! YAY!
~Ans~

jennifer975

Lost 4.8 lbs last week! Which is great since my weight has been the same the last three weeks.

Water challenge went great, but I think this week I'm going to try and work out harder at the gym since all of fall sports are now over.

bigdaddycowgill

I'm down 3 lbs this week! Woo hoo!

lizlashley09

Monday weight in I lost a 1.5 lbs which is improvemen from last week of weighing the same :happy: Trying to drink more water at school when I get bored to take a drink its going slow but progress is better than nothing. Started the 30 day shred today and man am I out of shape hopefully I get great results. Happy Monday everyone!
LIZ

ejllshaw

Week two goals: doing 200 crunches minimum every day, 80 ounces of water and gym 3 times a week (these are all minimums). Lost 2 pounds lat week! Good luck everyone. And I'm buying my bikini now for summer in a smaller size!

pearlsgonewild

Checking in: I lost 1.3 lbs this week! Yay!

I weighed in on my wii fit, and I am about 1/2 pound away from my mii shrinking, I think. I hope that next week I will have that as my NSV!

This is my motivational quote for the week: "It does not matter how slowly you go, so long as you do not stop." -Confucius

impudentputz

Checking in: lost 4lbs... all whilst being sick. It confuses me though, i didnt work out for the better portion of a week and yet i lose more weight than i have since i started... not sure how that balances out but whatever.

Weekly Goal- Its really 2 goals... 1) Do 20 mins of upper body weight lifting at the gym (*so far i have just concentrated on cardio and fat burn*) 2) 75 crunches a day, i saw higher up on the thread someone wanted to do 200 a day, well, i am very confident that i CAN NOT DO THAT... so i will make a goal for myself that is... well reasonable for me.

Good luck everyone!

normusnonaliam

Hey everyone! Glad to hear you all are doing so good with your weight loss!

I think my goals for this week will be to continue with the water, and 30DS everyday.

Small steps!

teresastemen

When i have to potty fir the millionth time i drink another bottle of water. I figure it flushes all the excess out so gotta drink more to kkep the flow going.

teresastemen

Oh i forgot about my weigh in, i didnt lose any but didnt gain either so I'll take it. My goal is to keep up with my water of 100 oz a day to help curb cravibgs and to keep moving everyday. I coach wheelchair basketball and get in a chair and play with our kids. Pushing yourself in that chair is a great arm, shoulder, back and ab workout, plus great cardio, but i only do that once a week so i have to keep moving the rest of the week. Everyone is doing so great it is motivating to stay with it. Have a great week everyone!

zoey36918

My weigh-in: 129.4... down 1.2lbs since last week!

My goal this week: Run 10 miles on Saturday w/o stopping!

ddboone

Hi All,

I'm down one pound but still haven't been consistent in getting the water in. So for week 2, I'm working on consistently getting at least 64 oz of water in plus working out at least three times this week.

On a happier note, I saw some people last week that I haven't seen in a couple of months and they all noticed that I had lost weight and were very complimentary. That's definitely motivation to keep going!

~Dee