Merry Christmas to You! new group *not closed*

ziesergirl_66

After reading all the posts, instead of a push-up challenge, we should have a challenge of mindful choices:

1) Am I eating because I am hungry - or - because I feel ????
2) Do I eat until I am full - or - not hungry

They say that weight control is 70% diet and 30% exercise.

If not this week, maybe next week!!

Yes, I think would be a good one as well. Definitely consider for our 3rd challenge!

ziesergirl_66

Anyone else have issues with SAD? Craving carbs like crazy this time of the year. Love those sunny days!

uh, huh. :ohwell: hoping to keep with my outdoor walking plan all thru winter. not only for the sunlight, but I love how I feel after a brisk walk in the cold outdoors!!

ziesergirl_66

Welcome to all the newbies!! :flowerforyou:

gonna try harder and get more water in today. have a great Monday everyone!

AliceIsRunning

Happy Monday everyone! Who's ready for an AWESOME WEEK!!! I know I am!!

Take a drink of water if you're with me!! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :laugh: :happy:

kt_rubino

SW: 284.4
CW: 279.4

Woo 5 lb weight loss! Time to keep that ball rolling! I forget what day i am supposed to post my weight...ill check now.

raqufern

Count me in!!!

SW 148 lbs
GW 130 lbs

raqufern

I just finished reading all the posts and it is 9:47am hera and no water yet. Better go get my cup filled and get started. This will be a challenge for me because I tend to substitue coffee for water. This challenge is sure going to help!!!! Fell free to add me and leave me a message letting me know you are from the MCtY group!!! Can't wait to see results!

lodicox7

Happy Monday all. Just had a healthy packed lunch from home, while my coworkers ordered out mexican food! They suck! lol

This happens a lot, where they eat something delicious, and then I end up craving it like crazy before giving in and eating it for dinner a few days later. And that's only if they don't manage to talk me into ordering with them. Does anyone else have this problem? Hopefully this group can keep me motivated and help me avoid the peer pressure and those cravings.

Also, drank 56 oz of water so far today, working towards at least 80! I'm glad we are weighing in on Wednesdays, it gives time to rebound from the weekends a little bit.

rodneysmom98

Anyone else have issues with SAD? Craving carbs like crazy this time of the year. Love those sunny days!

uh, huh. :ohwell: hoping to keep with my outdoor walking plan all thru winter. not only for the sunlight, but I love how I feel after a brisk walk in the cold outdoors!!

Was able to get out and walk today - nice and sunny here, so it felt good. We get lots of snow here in winter, but I'm thinking a good xmas gift for the family would be snow shoes!! How fun, huh? We could all get some exercise this winter

pearlarbor

I would like to loose 10 lbs by Christmas - 1 lb per week.

Current weight 166

Goal 156

5 ' 7 "

cutie2superhottie

It would be great if I lost 15lbs by Christmas
Current weight 165lbs

Goal weight 150lbs

5' 6"

knittnponder

Ok, I signed up and disappeared for two days! Weekends are my nemesis! I am here now, working on my water for the day. I will try really hard to be on here this week and making sure I get all my exercise in but I do have a wedding cake due this weekend, followed by a ladybug cake for a photo shoot so those things may take me away a little bit. Crazy busy week this week! All the more reason for me to make sure I get some exercise in though since it will help with the stress. The good news is I'm on schedule for these cakes so I'm not looking at any all nighters (so far!)

ziesergirl_66

Ok, I signed up and disappeared for two days! Weekends are my nemesis! I am here now, working on my water for the day. I will try really hard to be on here this week and making sure I get all my exercise in but I do have a wedding cake due this weekend, followed by a ladybug cake for a photo shoot so those things may take me away a little bit. Crazy busy week this week! All the more reason for me to make sure I get some exercise in though since it will help with the stress. The good news is I'm on schedule for these cakes so I'm not looking at any all nighters (so far!)

cool that you do cakes!!

mrivera713

I want in:

SW: 200.1

Goal Weight by Christmas: 180

rlhartley

I know exactly what you are talking about. Not only is the food tempting but I think just getting away from the office for a while and not eating lunch in our basement breakroom makes me end up giving in more often than not. Also, my good friend at work is pregnant and has all kinds of lunch time cravings! I think this group is helping to keep me motivated and focused, though!

AliceIsRunning

Here's an interesting article re: cravings vs. what our bodies are really asking for.

http://www.naturopathyworks.com/pages/cravings.php

MarineMomTX

I'm in!

Starting Weight: 180
Xmas Goal Weight: 170

TrishaLeighNelson

SW 224
Challenge GW 209

mom2lyla

How did you all do today? I ended up at 72 oz. Think I'll quit; had to get up twice with the baby last night & had to run to the ladies room both times :embarassed: So far under calories by almost 300 & have yet to work out...hmm. Do I want to?

ziesergirl_66

right at 8 cups today...but eating has been very bad. carried over from the weekend:frown: I need to workout A LOT to make up for the damage I've done. I didn't sleep well last nite and have been tired most of the day. plan to get to bed a little earlier and walk after waking in the am.

here's to a better day tomorrow! have a good Monday evening MCtY group!

nhjhawk

Drank so much today that my teeth should be floating, around 150 oz.

katlandia

Hey all, sorry to post so often. Just wanted to point out something. With all this water drinking thing, it's great. We all need to drink more water. But I just wanted to let ya'll know, there is such a thing as water intoxication, where you drink too much water. Look at this site to check it out: http://chemistry.about.com/cs/5/f/blwaterintox.htm. Now, there is really not much chance of any of us drinking this much water, cause it takes a lot. But I just wanted to let ya'll know. People have died from this. And it's okay to drink 8-12 8oz. glasses in a day, and that is safe. So that's almost 100 oz. That's a lot of water and it's still safe. But I just wanted to make sure ya'll know about this. I'm taking a nutrition class right now and this was mentioned and it kinda was interesting. I had no idea you could get TOO MUCH water. I thought you could drink all the water you want. Anyhoo. Just so ya'll know. Please be safe and don't get "water logged."

I'm really glad you posted this, and I wanted to add that too much water can also be harmful to your kidneys. It's been shown to cause loss of kidney function. As someone that has kidney problems, I can tell you it's definitely not something you want in your life. A good goal is 6-8 glasses of water. If you're sweating a lot, then maybe more, just use your best judgement.

nhjhawk

We do updates every week, right?

Last Week: 337.4

This Week 333.4

Down 3 pounds. Woo-hoo!

Good Job!!

mom2lyla

Drank so much today that my teeth should be floating, around 150 oz.

:laugh:

rodneysmom98

I didn't sleep well last nite and have been tired most of the day.

I tend to each much worse when I haven't slept well the previous night. Here's to a good rest tonight and a better tomorrow for you!

MIssFinny

I'm so happy this Monday is almost over! It's just been one of those days...If I had a day like this a month ago, I would have shoved a chocolate bar down my gullet and then finished it off with a few cigarettes. Instead, I said "screw water!" and I had a diet coke with my dinner. Ha!

kristin335

Is it too late join? I'm back on MFP after a long break and have my Christmas time goal set!
Today: 157lb
Goal for Dec. 24: 145

newton2

I am in !
SW 334
NOW 305
Goal by Christmas 280

I need to stay motivated!!!

carriel1976

I hope it is still okay to join.
I need as much motivation as I can get.
Current weight 137.5
Goal weight 130

knittnponder

Did my workout (yay me!)) and got all my water in for the day.