Motivated Momma's Week 4 (closed group)

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  • renubhat_82
    renubhat_82 Posts: 549 Member
    I know I am asking late and I apologize but if there any takers for next week's challenges that would be awesome!

    Cardio: Renuka (renubhat_82)

    Strength: Lynda (losinit_4_good)

    Food: Lynda (losinit_4_good)

    Emotional: (smalltowngirl78)

    Please past and copy

    Hi all! I've got Strength and food. Any takers for cardio and/or emotional? Copy and paste please! Lynda

    I'll take Emotional!! Copy and paste... who wants cardio?

    Cardio taken.. Let me know if someone else wants to contribute as well.. :-)
  • circusmom
    circusmom Posts: 662 Member
    Okay, I'm back, I think? Still recovering from this week-end!
    Saturday was my husband's, grandfather's, wedding. Yeah, say that 5 times fast.... What should of been an evening event turned into a 2 day fiasco. First I get a call on Friday that since I'm the only one at home I'm needed to go pick Aunt Peg up at the airport. Uumm no, I'm working. What part of childcare provider don't you understand? I have 6 kids at nap, I can't just load them up and take off to the airport with them! So I heard about the fact that I made her wait in the airport for over an hour for someone to pick her up. Saturday morning, the hubby and I planned to take the kids to the park and spend time with them before we left for the wedding (no kids event). Well, my MIL called and asked hubby to take his Aunt shopping for shoes, should have taken 2 hours tops, he made it home with just enough time to get a shower and get dressed.
    Got to the wedding, no problems there, I'm just glad they served a champgange punch!!! So then Sunday, my FIL calls and asked what we were doing today, Hubby said we were going to do something with the kids, maybe Busch Gardens. "Oh great can you drop your Aunt off at the airport on your way?" Not sure when we bacame a taxi service, but I'm sure glad this week-end is over, there was SOOoooo much drama involved with this wedding, it was exhausting.
    So yesterday, I played catch up with everything that didn't get done over the week-end, grocery shopping laundry, some cleaning, while I was working, only had two little ones with me.

    For Fri, Sat & Sun
    Cardio: 0 pts
    Strength: 2 pts/ fri
    Food: 2 pts/fri 2 pts/sun
    Emotion: 0 pts
  • LoveNevrNds
    LoveNevrNds Posts: 321 Member
    Oh boy! My sciatic nerve started to hurt yesterday. My pregnancy kinda screwed it up. My sweet baby sat on my right sciatic nerve the whole pregnancy. It was just a dull pain until last night when it flared up. I took some pain killer and am hoping to get out for a slow walk a little later!!!

    Emotional Challenge day 7 -
    Today the accomplishment that I have noticed is the knowledge that I have acquired! I have learned so much about food, sleep, working out and how everything together effects each person. I have learned how all of it effects me and my body and how I feel! I am so happy that I have learned all of this and that I have been about to put it into practice. It is amazing what a little knowledge can do for you!

    Hope everyone's Tuesday is great!!!
  • losinit_4_good
    losinit_4_good Posts: 731 Member
    So I mentioned in my earlier post that Iw as going out for lunch today and that there were basically no good options on the menu so I wasn't going to worry about it. Well, turns out I managed to do not too badly! I ordered the healthiest meal option I had which would have totalled 960 calories but I listened to my body and stopped eating when I was full and ended up only eating half my meal! So I had about 550 calories for lunch. Not too bad at all! It was hard to stop because my food was delicious but I am super proud of myself! Of course, my sodium is through the roof, but overall I think I did pretty darn great!
  • renubhat_82
    renubhat_82 Posts: 549 Member
    So I mentioned in my earlier post that Iw as going out for lunch today and that there were basically no good options on the menu so I wasn't going to worry about it. Well, turns out I managed to do not too badly! I ordered the healthiest meal option I had which would have totalled 960 calories but I listened to my body and stopped eating when I was full and ended up only eating half my meal! So I had about 550 calories for lunch. Not too bad at all! It was hard to stop because my food was delicious but I am super proud of myself! Of course, my sodium is through the roof, but overall I think I did pretty darn great!

    Good job Lynda.. I know how hard it is to make a healthy choice when you are eating out that too without many choices... wtg on portions as well..:flowerforyou:
  • bella_babe_86
    bella_babe_86 Posts: 503 Member
    OK heres my points for today...

    Cardio-1 pt(I added some new yoga poses)
    Strength-1pt/1bonus pt.(I LOVE hundreds, im thinking about adding them to my normal routine!)
    Emotional-1pt

    Emotional-day7(4th pt)
    Its getting really hard for me to figure out what to put here...I guess a major accomplishment is that im learning that the pounds dont matter...not as much atleast. I mean sure its a great thing that I am losing weight but I am so much healthier and happier then I have been in a long time. I am making better life choices and food choices, and even my skin and hair look healthier! Not to mention meeting all of you awesome ladies! I may be shedding pounds but I am also adding years to my life, and already my life is so much richer!
  • renubhat_82
    renubhat_82 Posts: 549 Member
    Emotional challenge-7

    Last but not the least, i guess above all of them- my mfp frnds and the learning.. Most of us haven't met face to face at any point, but still we feel happy of being together as a group.. We encourage each other, compliment each other on accomplishments, render advice when needed.. Its not only a matter of weight loss, I know when I need support and I don't have anyone to share my happiness/sorrow, but I know for sure that I have a wonderful group of ladies who would listen to and give suggestions.. At times we fall off the wagon, but it is mfp frnds who motivate you to get back on track.. We haven't met each other, but we have made frnds for lifetime..In this process, I have learnt so many things which I was not aware of.. How many calories do I need to take, how many mins of exercises, eating clean, wonderful recipes, so on and on..
  • daisyelaine
    daisyelaine Posts: 480 Member
    Emotional Challenge-
    One of the best boosts to my self esteem through this journey has been a part of my work. I actually sell Jockey Person to Person Clothing as well as doing home daycare ( it's a direct sales/ home party thing) and to have a constantly changing wardrobe that I look GOOD in is a huge thing! It's a lot of comfort/professional wear, so yoga-like pants, fancy shirts, and other good quality stuff, as well as a line of athletic wear too. To know that when I started a year ago, I was in the xls, and am now almost in a medium in most stuff... Whoohoo! And, I don't have to go back to stuff that's not in style anymore to have a range of sizes in my closet! Honestly, doing that along with my weight loss stuff is a huge ego boost-- I ALWAYS have something to wear, and usually it looks damn good too!

    Edit-- I re-read that, and thought that it might come off as a bit of an advertisement! It's not, really!!! Please don't read it that way either! I just wanted to give some background...
  • ♥Amy♥
    ♥Amy♥ Posts: 714 Member
    Oops!
  • LoveNevrNds
    LoveNevrNds Posts: 321 Member
    Total of 28 Possible Points

    Cardio Challenge: 5 Possible Points
    Part 1 - Try Something New 1/3pt
    Part 2 - Log your calories every day 1/1 point
    Part 3 - Beat last week’s calories burnt 1/1 point

    Strength challenge: 3 + 3 Bonus = 6 Possible Points

    Part 1 – 1/1
    Monkey abs do one set of 60 seconds
    Airplane Leans do one set of 30 seconds each leg

    Part 2 – 1/1
    Alternating Heal touch do one set of 60 seconds
    Double leg lifts do one set of 60 seconds

    Part 3 – 1/1
    Single leg lifts do one set of 60 seconds
    Single leg stretch do one set of 60 seconds

    Bonus point- 0/3
    Do the hundreds for 3 days and earn 3 bonus points
    Do 50 for 3 days and earn 2 bonus points
    Do 25 for 3 days and earn 1 bonus point

    Food challenge:
    Part 1 - No eating after 8pm 5/5
    Part 2: Drink all 8 recommended glasses of water 5/5

    Emotional Challenge 7/7


    Tuesday Points = 4

    23 total for the week
  • ♥Amy♥
    ♥Amy♥ Posts: 714 Member
    Emotional Challenge Day 7:
    Today I am proud of myself for my (slowly) better self esteem. I am able to look at myself in the mirror and not totally hate the reflection I see. I'm also able to finally take some compliments, even though I still feel uncomfortable, at least now I can say thank you, whereas before I'd say "oh no" or something along those lines.

    Here's today's points breakdown:
    Total of 28 Possible Points are available this week! 25 challenge + 3 bonus. Remember to keep track on the spreadsheet!

    Cardio Challenge: 5 Possible Points
    Part 1
    Something new: 3/3 YAY :)

    Part 2
    Log your calories every day : 1/1 point (waiting until the end to make sure I do it everyday)

    Part 3
    Beat last weeks calories burnt: 0/1 point (didnt happen)

    Strength challenge: 3 + 3 Bonus = 6 Possible Points
    Day1: Completed 1/1 point
    Day 2: Completed 1/1 point
    Day 3: Completed 1/1 point

    Bonus: 3/3 points

    Food challenge: 10 Possible Points
    Part 1: No eating after 8pm. Lets try to stay away from the kitchens starting at 8pm 5 days this week: 3/5 points--Not today :(
    Part 2: Drink all 8 recommended glasses of water at least 5 days this week: 5/5 points--Completed:)

    Emotional Challenge: 7 Possible Points
    7/7 points

    Today's points: 5 points
    Total: 25/28 points
  • ♥Amy♥
    ♥Amy♥ Posts: 714 Member
    Can someone please post the link to the spreadsheet here (as in the blue web link I can click on). I'm on my phone because our computer isn't working and I can't get the spreadsheet to open. I just need to enter today's points (5) and calories burned (220). If no one can figure out the link, can you please just post my numbers on there for me? Thank you Soooo much!
  • renubhat_82
    renubhat_82 Posts: 549 Member
    Can someone please post the link to the spreadsheet here (as in the blue web link I can click on). I'm on my phone because our computer isn't working and I can't get the spreadsheet to open. I just need to enter today's points (5) and calories burned (220). If no one can figure out the link, can you please just post my numbers on there for me? Thank you Soooo much!


    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AnwPqv9GV3KzdGJmckI0LXhiV2piODNrU3o3NG9XRVE&hl=en_US#gid=0

    I am not sure how to get the link in there with blue color...

    Just added in your points to the spreadsheet as 5, I hope that is ok
  • ♥Amy♥
    ♥Amy♥ Posts: 714 Member
    Thanks Renu! Got it figured out :)
  • NewLife_11
    NewLife_11 Posts: 964 Member
    So I mentioned in my earlier post that Iw as going out for lunch today and that there were basically no good options on the menu so I wasn't going to worry about it. Well, turns out I managed to do not too badly! I ordered the healthiest meal option I had which would have totalled 960 calories but I listened to my body and stopped eating when I was full and ended up only eating half my meal! So I had about 550 calories for lunch. Not too bad at all! It was hard to stop because my food was delicious but I am super proud of myself! Of course, my sodium is through the roof, but overall I think I did pretty darn great!

    That's my Girl!! Awesome job! I love when I "listen" to my body and stop when I am full. Mexican food is always the one that my body will not listen too! LOL:laugh:
  • NewLife_11
    NewLife_11 Posts: 964 Member

    Emotional-day7(4th pt)
    Its getting really hard for me to figure out what to put here...I guess a major accomplishment is that im learning that the pounds dont matter...not as much atleast. I mean sure its a great thing that I am losing weight but I am so much healthier and happier then I have been in a long time. I am making better life choices and food choices, and even my skin and hair look healthier! Not to mention meeting all of you awesome ladies! I may be shedding pounds but I am also adding years to my life, and already my life is so much richer!

    I am going to give a big Diddo on this one!
  • NewLife_11
    NewLife_11 Posts: 964 Member
    Emotional challenge-7

    Last but not the least, i guess above all of them- my mfp frnds and the learning.. Most of us haven't met face to face at any point, but still we feel happy of being together as a group.. We encourage each other, compliment each other on accomplishments, render advice when needed.. Its not only a matter of weight loss, I know when I need support and I don't have anyone to share my happiness/sorrow, but I know for sure that I have a wonderful group of ladies who would listen to and give suggestions.. At times we fall off the wagon, but it is mfp frnds who motivate you to get back on track.. We haven't met each other, but we have made frnds for lifetime..In this process, I have learnt so many things which I was not aware of.. How many calories do I need to take, how many mins of exercises, eating clean, wonderful recipes, so on and on..

    You took the words out of my mouth! Lots of Love to you Renu!:flowerforyou:
  • NewLife_11
    NewLife_11 Posts: 964 Member
    Okay, I'm back, I think? Still recovering from this week-end!
    Saturday was my husband's, grandfather's, wedding. Yeah, say that 5 times fast.... What should of been an evening event turned into a 2 day fiasco. First I get a call on Friday that since I'm the only one at home I'm needed to go pick Aunt Peg up at the airport. Uumm no, I'm working. What part of childcare provider don't you understand? I have 6 kids at nap, I can't just load them up and take off to the airport with them! So I heard about the fact that I made her wait in the airport for over an hour for someone to pick her up. Saturday morning, the hubby and I planned to take the kids to the park and spend time with them before we left for the wedding (no kids event). Well, my MIL called and asked hubby to take his Aunt shopping for shoes, should have taken 2 hours tops, he made it home with just enough time to get a shower and get dressed.
    Got to the wedding, no problems there, I'm just glad they served a champgange punch!!! So then Sunday, my FIL calls and asked what we were doing today, Hubby said we were going to do something with the kids, maybe Busch Gardens. "Oh great can you drop your Aunt off at the airport on your way?" Not sure when we bacame a taxi service, but I'm sure glad this week-end is over, there was SOOoooo much drama involved with this wedding, it was exhausting.
    So yesterday, I played catch up with everything that didn't get done over the week-end, grocery shopping laundry, some cleaning, while I was working, only had two little ones with me.

    Wow! What a weekend. I hate when I get wrapped up in those situations but I can relate. This summer I stayed home with my son and it was like I was "on Call" with my family. So frustrating, hope this week gets back to normal for you.
  • NewLife_11
    NewLife_11 Posts: 964 Member
    Renu!! I love the new profile picture, you look amazing!
  • NewLife_11
    NewLife_11 Posts: 964 Member
    Total of 28 Possible Points

    Cardio Challenge: 5 Possible Points / My points- 3
    Part 1 - Try Something New 1/3pt
    Part 2 - Log your calories every day 1/1 point
    Part 3 - Beat last week’s calories burnt 1/1 point

    Strength challenge: 3 + 3 Bonus = 6 Possible Points- My Points- 6 Yay!!(loved this challenge!)

    Part 1 – 1/1
    Monkey abs do one set of 60 seconds
    Airplane Leans do one set of 30 seconds each leg

    Part 2 – 1/1
    Alternating Heal touch do one set of 60 seconds
    Double leg lifts do one set of 60 seconds

    Part 3 – 1/1
    Single leg lifts do one set of 60 seconds
    Single leg stretch do one set of 60 seconds

    Bonus point- 3/3
    Do the hundreds for 3 days and earn 3 bonus points
    Do 50 for 3 days and earn 2 bonus points
    Do 25 for 3 days and earn 1 bonus point

    Food challenge: My Points-10
    Part 1 - No eating after 8pm 5/5
    Part 2: Drink all 8 recommended glasses of water 5/5

    Emotional Challenge 6/7

    Emo Challenge Day 7
    I have been pulling out all of my pre-pregnancy jeans and they fit!!! Some are too big!! I can't believe it! It feels amazing! Thank you all for your support!


    Tuesday Points = 4

    25 total for the week
  • NewLife_11
    NewLife_11 Posts: 964 Member
    I need to update the weigh in spreadsheet to reflect our total percent loss for tomorrow but it is so late so I will get to it tomorrow night, unless someone else knows how to use excel and can put it in, if not I will do it after work tomorrow. Thanks ladies, have an awesome evening!
  • amyelizbradley
    amyelizbradley Posts: 379 Member
    TU. 10/18 (posted on SAHMU regroup thread & on spreadsheet)

    CARDIO:
    Part 1, something new (3/3) = n/a
    Part 2, log cals burned(5/7) = yes

    STRENGTH:
    Part 1(3/3) = n/a
    Bonus (3/3) = n/a

    FOOD:
    Part 1, no eat. after 8pm (5/5) = n/a
    Part 2, water (5/5) = n/a

    EMOTIONAL:
    How is your self esteem? up & down (actually more depression & stress)
    Accomplishment (7/7) = I took a break today when I needed (took a nap); I have trouble with this all or nothing mentality of mine; still working to be okay with it.
  • amyelizbradley
    amyelizbradley Posts: 379 Member
    Gonna try to post some photos from my 1/2 this weekend...


    Amy,

    You look awesome in pic -Scenic shot mid-run: ...wtg!

    Thank you! It was an emotional day for sure...

    I love your new profile picture too; beautiful!
  • losinit_4_good
    losinit_4_good Posts: 731 Member
    Starting weight: 261 (May 31, 2011)
    Starting MM weight: 226.5
    Week 1 weight: 224.7
    Wee2 weight: 225.3
    Week 3 Weight: 225.3
    Week 4 Weight: 222.9
    Weekly +/-: -2.4
    Total loss: - 38.1lbs

    I'm so close to 40lbs lost I can taste it!
  • losinit_4_good
    losinit_4_good Posts: 731 Member
    Week 5 Challenge is posted onthe new thread found here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/371881-motivated-momma-s-week-5-closed-group.

    Make sure to enter your week 4 weight and point tally in the spreadsheet found here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AnwPqv9GV3KzdGJmckI0LXhiV2piODNrU3o3NG9XRVE&hl=en_US#gid=5

    HAve a great day everyone!
  • ♥Amy♥
    ♥Amy♥ Posts: 714 Member
    Starting weight: 261 (May 31, 2011)
    Starting MM weight: 226.5
    Week 1 weight: 224.7
    Wee2 weight: 225.3
    Week 3 Weight: 225.3
    Week 4 Weight: 222.9
    Weekly +/-: -2.4
    Total loss: - 38.1lbs

    I'm so close to 40lbs lost I can taste it!

    Great job!!
  • ♥Amy♥
    ♥Amy♥ Posts: 714 Member
    Here is my weigh in:
    Starting Weight: 129
    Week 1: 130
    Week 2: 129
    Week 3: 127
    Week 4: 125

    Loss this week of 2 pounds!!
  • losinit_4_good
    losinit_4_good Posts: 731 Member
    Here is my weigh in:
    Starting Weight: 129
    Week 1: 130
    Week 2: 129
    Week 3: 127
    Week 4: 125

    Loss this week of 2 pounds!!

    Woo hoo! Well done!!!
  • circusmom
    circusmom Posts: 662 Member
    Weigh-in:
    SW:130
    week 1~ 129
    week 2~ 129
    week 3~ 129
    week 4~ 129

    Are we seeing a pattern here? That okay, I did my measurements this morning and I lost on my waist and gained everywhere else. That is a really good thing!!! I have really been sticking to this new lifting plan, and I love it! My hubby has even started seeing the gains I've been making, when I first started losing weight he made a comment about losing my butt (he likes a round butt), since I've started lifting harder he's noticed my butt is getting rounder again. This time with muscle not flab.

    I think I'm reaching a point where I really don't care what the number I see on the scale is, I did go back to checking it everyday, as long as I can see that my body is changing and becoming stronger and leaner.

    I hope everyone else has had a great week, other than my week-end being a bit "off" ,this last week has been great!
  • daisyelaine
    daisyelaine Posts: 480 Member
    I tried Lynda's link to next week, and it didn't seem to work... so I went and found it in the forum.. let's try this again!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/371881-motivated-momma-s-week-5-closed-group?page=1#posts-5061717
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