Christmas Countdown Challenge (Closed) - Week #14
JustJenn419
Posts: 780 Member
Ok all, even though its already weigh-in time, I wanted to make sure I got you last week's chart so you can see the results of all of your hard work. I know I'm a visual person so charts like these motivate me 
Because the weigh-ins start now, there will be no new challenge this week. I would however like to know where everyone stands with their water? :huh: You should have $55 in your secret spot by now. :bigsmile: Are you sleeping well? :yawn: Making time for yourself?:noway: I want you to carry these past weeks with you, and not just leave them behind when the week is over. I hope you have all gotten a little something out of this challenge so far :flowerforyou:
I saw that there was some confusion as to when the measurements were to be submitted. I usually do it for the week that the 25th falls in. It doesn't have to be exactly on the 25th but I thought that would be an easy way to remember. If you submitted your measurements in Week 13's thread, I already have you in the chart. For the rest, get them in this week by Sunday 10/30 along with this week's weigh-in.
Sooo sorry this is coming out so late.
This gallbladder issue is really kicking my butt! :sick: Oh and throw in a special visit from TOM and it doesn't get much better than that! :grumble:
Just trying to keep positive and appreciate you all sticking this out with me
LOVE YOU ALL!!!
Because the weigh-ins start now, there will be no new challenge this week. I would however like to know where everyone stands with their water? :huh: You should have $55 in your secret spot by now. :bigsmile: Are you sleeping well? :yawn: Making time for yourself?:noway: I want you to carry these past weeks with you, and not just leave them behind when the week is over. I hope you have all gotten a little something out of this challenge so far :flowerforyou:
I saw that there was some confusion as to when the measurements were to be submitted. I usually do it for the week that the 25th falls in. It doesn't have to be exactly on the 25th but I thought that would be an easy way to remember. If you submitted your measurements in Week 13's thread, I already have you in the chart. For the rest, get them in this week by Sunday 10/30 along with this week's weigh-in.
Sooo sorry this is coming out so late.
This gallbladder issue is really kicking my butt! :sick: Oh and throw in a special visit from TOM and it doesn't get much better than that! :grumble:Just trying to keep positive and appreciate you all sticking this out with me
LOVE YOU ALL!!! 0
Replies
-
Jenn we love you too and hope you are doing ok. I have run into huge financial struggles so no secret money stash for me right now but I have been trying to get enough sleep, have upped my water and am trying to take time for myself. Have a great day or night, wherever ou reside. Good night for me!!0
-
Jenn, please remember your health comes first! Don't apologize for that... hope you're feeling better soon!0
-
I have a miniscule loss of 0.6 lbs
CW 220.2 I will add in the messurement when I find my tape messure0 -
Still the same! This weight better start to shift........im dreading halloween!0
-
CW: 156.2
Yesterday I saw a 155.6 but I knew that was never going to last. HAHA. But I like the 156... means i should be seeing a 155 next week! WOO! Next stop: 150.0! 150 was my original goal, but I think I'm going to aim for 140 because I'm still quite... fatty.
Jenn, I wish you a speedy recovery! :flowerforyou: Positive vibes coming your way. 0 -
Jenn - Thanks for pushing us on when you seem to be going through so much in your own life. Please know that you are appreciated by your CCC family. Your life challenges have become a part of my prayers & I hope they are resolved soon for you. The good thing about going through rough times is that when the good times come again they are so much sweeter to enjoy.
I have been keeping up with some of the challenges but not all of them. First - this challenge has helped me increase my water intake. I am consistently drinking 12-16 glasses a day. I got a couple of the cute cups with a straw (16 oz) so that I only need to drink 4 of those to meet my goal. It is usually not too hard to get in 2 before lunch then 2 more by supper I usually need 2 when/after I exercise to feel hydrated again & there you go - all done. It also helps that I bring bottled water to work since I do not like the metalic taste of that water. I figure it is a lot cheaper to bring it in than it was when I was drinking 1-2 bottles of soda a day.
I have also kept up with the plie-kicks as a part of my mini-morning routine. I have saved up a few $ but finances have put me behind some on my secret stash. I am not sure I always get my fruit and veggies in everyday, but I definitely pay more attention to them & fruit is always on my grocery list now. My family is also eating more fruit & veggies which is an added bonus. Before this challenge a dinner of Mac & cheese or pasta with bread was not so unusual.
People are starting to notice a change in my size & if they ask how I am doing it this challenge usually makes its way into the conversation. I love the motivation to make small changes that are working their way into the healthy habits I need to maintain what I lose.0 -
CW: 231.8
that's a loss of 1.2 lbs.0 -
Great job on all your hard work once again Jenn! I get so excited when I see the chart! Now nextg week I plan to see a lost for me.. lol
My water intake as been out of this world! I've been drinking water like there is no tomorrow! Is there such a thing as drinking too much water?
For the vegetables, I discovered spaghetti squash... hmm good. Check out my post requesting new recipes! Please share if you have any good ones!
Happy Friday everyone! Now, I better get my butt in gear or I'll be late for work!0 -
Stayed the same again
I've been stuck in the 190s for what seems like forever.... I'm glad I did not gain but sheesh I would like to start loosing again....
CW 190.8
Measurements didnt change much...,
Bust 42
Hips 45
Arms 12
Thighs 22
Waste 41
I'm feeling a little discouraged...0 -
bump0
-
Just wanted to share two things with you...
FIRST... I completely forgot to recognize our HUGE accomplishment!!! LADIES... TOGETHER WE HAVE LOST OVER 500 POUNDS!!!! What was that?!?! Yes, 500 POUNDS!!!! Absolutely incredible!
SECOND... I wanted to share a link to a video that I enjoy. I've seen the words in an email before but really liked the added visual.
http://www.lshs64.com/enjoytheride.html
Hope everyone has a wonderful Friday!!!0 -
CW 2340
-
Thanks for sharing the link Jenn - Those are words to live by that often slip by.0
-
CW: 220.8
Not quite out of the 20's but getting close.0 -
Yes it's Friday!!! Feel better Jenn, thanks as always for your hard work!
Abjedi ~ Don't be discouraged!!!! Take a look at what you have been doing...is there something you can change??? Add exercise, more water, more veggies, logging ALL your food???? You can do it!!!
Azeria ~ I really like spaghetti squash!!! I just put some marinaria sauce on mine. I haven't had it in a while...I think I will pick some up
Kristin ~ You are doing so great!!! I love the cup idea! I love having cute fun things like that...infact when we started this awesome group I ran out and bought a super cute lunch bag so I always can have great snacks in the car with me! Planning is where it's at to be a success!!!
Shelley ~ Keep that candy locked up!!! Halloween is only one day....OK I know parties and candy in the cuboard....be strong...maybe make sure you have some low cal sweets around to have instead....SF Jello, Laughing cow chocolate candy...work out to earn more calories to get you by. You can do it - don't be scared :devil:
SUPER SMALL loss.....but I'm so OK with it
CW 183.8
Have a great day friends0 -
Hope you're feeling better Jenn. I'm glad everyone's doing so great!! I actually got on the scale this morning and I am now down to 190.2!! I cant wait to be under that!!
Have a great weekend everyone!!0 -
Will weigh tomorrow. 500 pounds???? That is something:) Keep it up everyone.0
-
Congrats to everyone ~ 500 lbs is crazy! Really hope you're feeling better Jen, please take care of yourself. I will post my loss & weight tomorrow..0
-
Stayed the same again I've been stuck in the 190s for what seems like forever.... I'm glad I did not gain but sheesh I would like to start loosing again....
CW 190.8
Measurements didnt change much...,
Bust 42
Hips 45
Arms 12
Thighs 22
Waste 41
I'm feeling a little discouraged...
Are you eating back your exercise calories? If that doesn't work you could also try zig-zagging your calories--e.g., today eat significantly over your daily limit, tomorrow under, etc. That has helped me in the past.
Don't give up, we all go through our plateaus!0 -
Thanks....all!
I was thinking aout it today.. And I know part of the problem... Dr.Pepper... So as of Monday NO more!!!
I eat some of my exercise calories... But inthink I will stagger my calories also and hope with no soda and the calorie variances hope to say good but to the 190s...
Ok it's written down now I will do it!!!0 -
Thanks Jen for running this! I hope things with your gallbladder lighten up. I had mine removed last year after letting it go on for to long (gallbladder attacks really suck!)...it finally took me being in pain for like 4 hours before I made and appointment. But it really helped me out.
I've been doing good with my water, though I've also been drinking a lot of tea. I see a major caffeine withdraw headache in my future.
I also want to get some advice, that is not weight related. I'm not sure what to do about this situation.
Our neighbor across the street had puppies, and well I noticed the mother dog was super skinny the last time I passed by the house. That got me all worked up, but I decided the right thing to do would be to talk to them before being one of those crazy neighbors who calls animal control without knowing whats going on. (and when I say super skinny, I mean you can count ribs, and see her hip bones and the bones in her tail!). So the girl explains to me that its her boyfriends dogs (whos in jail) and she's just watching them until he gets out, and that after the mom had the puppies she got really skinny and she doesn't know why, but that she she's her eat, and that she eats a lot, but that she's going to take her to the vet....well I don't know if she did or didn't, but the mom dog still looks sickly and its been 2 weeks since then. Then to top it off, all the puppies are starting to look sick too! And today one of the puppies died. My mom came to visit and I was telling her about how cute they were (because they are cute). And we noticed the dad dog picking up and putting down one the puppies and it wasn't moving..we waited like 30 minutes, hoping it was some kind of fluke. So I ended up having to go over and tell them that one of their puppies died....
Just to add, our front door/porch faces their yard that only has chain link around it, so I don't have to try very hard to be a creepy neighbor.
So anyways, when I tell the girl this, she responds with "I think the dad is killing them, he plays to hard with them, and breaks their necks, he's already killed one before"...so of course I ask why they don't separate him from the puppies, and she says because they have other dogs that he fights with so they can't move him...
I dunno, between the now 2 dead puppies, and the sickly looking mom... I feel like something should be done. Which of course if I call, they will know it was me because I'm probably the only neighbor who's gone over to talk to them twice about their dogs. AND we don't have a humane society here, we have a pound. Which means they will probably keep the puppies and try to re-home them, but I'm almost sure the would put down the mom and possibly the dad (depending on his personality).
What do you guys think I should do?0 -
A tricky one. Maybe go over again and ask if you can help. Are you in a position to have one of the puppies so that at least one gets saved? Maybe offer to take the mum to the vet? How old are the puppies? Sorry, I'm not much help I know, how distressing to watch.:sad:
Sarah0 -
Great week guys! Sorry I am still having 12 hours days, and end up falling asleep before I can post anything here. I haven't really had time to work out, but last Sunday was my 10K run, which went really well. I'm also biking/walking to and from the train station, so I am getting a bit of exercise in
New Weight: 164.5
I'll post my measurements shortly
Keep it up!!!
so
bust 40
waist 36
hips 40.25
arms L 10.75 R 10.75
legs L 19.75 R 19.50 -
CW 149.5 ~ I'm out of the 150s, only by 8 oz but its wonderful to see 140s!!
Bust 39
Arms 11
Waist 30
Hips 40
Thighs 19
My co-workers are starting to refer to me as "skinny". And I'm not sure if its a good or bad thing. I am truly not skinny, but I am thinner then I was. Here's the thing, we had a Halloween party at work. I only took a couple of crackers and some raw veggies then ate what I brought for lunch because the lunch they ordered in was either fried chicken or subs (with loads of mayo, cheese and processed meats) and a tray of cupcakes for dessert. I watch what I eat and count everything. So if I don't know what is in it I don't eat it. Later I overheard two of my co-workers saying that the food they ordered for lunch "wasn't good enough for me". This really hurt my feelings! I'm not a snob, I just don't want to be fat anymore. When I tried to approach one of them, they laughed saying they were just kidding. But the truth of the matter is, I reallly don't think they were.
I know I don't share alot in this group, mostly because of time constraints, but I could really use some feedback on this. Thanks in advance!0 -
Wow! What an uncomfortable position to be inThanks Jen for running this! I hope things with your gallbladder lighten up. I had mine removed last year after letting it go on for to long (gallbladder attacks really suck!)...it finally took me being in pain for like 4 hours before I made and appointment. But it really helped me out.
I've been doing good with my water, though I've also been drinking a lot of tea. I see a major caffeine withdraw headache in my future.
I also want to get some advice, that is not weight related. I'm not sure what to do about this situation.
Our neighbor across the street had puppies, and well I noticed the mother dog was super skinny the last time I passed by the house. That got me all worked up, but I decided the right thing to do would be to talk to them before being one of those crazy neighbors who calls animal control without knowing whats going on. (and when I say super skinny, I mean you can count ribs, and see her hip bones and the bones in her tail!). So the girl explains to me that its her boyfriends dogs (whos in jail) and she's just watching them until he gets out, and that after the mom had the puppies she got really skinny and she doesn't know why, but that she she's her eat, and that she eats a lot, but that she's going to take her to the vet....well I don't know if she did or didn't, but the mom dog still looks sickly and its been 2 weeks since then. Then to top it off, all the puppies are starting to look sick too! And today one of the puppies died. My mom came to visit and I was telling her about how cute they were (because they are cute). And we noticed the dad dog picking up and putting down one the puppies and it wasn't moving..we waited like 30 minutes, hoping it was some kind of fluke. So I ended up having to go over and tell them that one of their puppies died....
Just to add, our front door/porch faces their yard that only has chain link around it, so I don't have to try very hard to be a creepy neighbor.
So anyways, when I tell the girl this, she responds with "I think the dad is killing them, he plays to hard with them, and breaks their necks, he's already killed one before"...so of course I ask why they don't separate him from the puppies, and she says because they have other dogs that he fights with so they can't move him...
I dunno, between the now 2 dead puppies, and the sickly looking mom... I feel like something should be done. Which of course if I call, they will know it was me because I'm probably the only neighbor who's gone over to talk to them twice about their dogs. AND we don't have a humane society here, we have a pound. Which means they will probably keep the puppies and try to re-home them, but I'm almost sure the would put down the mom and possibly the dad (depending on his personality).
What do you guys think I should do?
I am thinking if this were children no one would be hesitating. Somebody has to save these puppies. I know around here there are foster homes and such. I know this is a difficult situation to be in, but you have tried to talk to her a few times and she didn't change anything... something has to be done for those puppies and maybe somehow they will manage to save the mother.
Deep down your neighbour probably wants the help. Although, she will never admit to it. Deep down she knows that things are not working right now for the puppies. Sounds like she might be overwhelmed by having so many dogs around and she doesn't know how to look after them properly. Maybe they will teach her the skills she needs to do so.
Good luck!0 -
Hi Everyone - I hope you have some fun plans for the weekend! I had a small victory last night. I was hungry in the late aftenoon so I heated a bowl of Weight Watcher chili I had made the night before. Then I went to the football game...which the score was too close so my son didn't get his shot to play :frown: At the game I started to get hungry, so I had alittle snack and then all I could think of is just jumping off the wagon and having wine and just eating when I got home!!!!!! I thought of MFP and I had that feeling like NO ONE is going to talk me out of this!!!!!!! I had lost control:noway: I had to go put my Dad to bed and I had a few veggies sticks. Once I got home my dissappointed son was turning on the TV to play a game.....I decided I better go straight to bed...I did have two bites of a Reeses pie my daughter made and some Fresca (diet soda). I feel it was a huge Victory and I am ready for a day of exercise and chores...ok maybe some wine at sunset...but I will have plenty of calories for that!!!!!
NeroticVirgo ~ Yikes!!!:noway: WOW I am so impressed that you went and talked to them more than once!!! You did the right thing. But since nothing has changed you might have to make that call. Can you offer to take a puppy? My guess is the girl doesn't have the money to get them all to the vet. You are in a hard place since you don't want the boyfriend to get home and freak out either...but I guess the dogs will be gone no matter what. They will be taken if you make the call or dead if you don't..... Please keep us up to date.
Gardenimp ~ Gosh - I know how you must feel. I would feel the same, but the truth is those girls could be jealous of your fabulous control and the fact that you are looking good. I think all you can do is explain to get it off your chest and move on. It sounds like they aren't worth you time to worry about. You are doing a GREAT job!!! Keep it up:happy:
Have a great weekend - See Ya :glasses:0 -
I know how hard this is for you. People do tend to make comments when they are jealous of people. Let me give you an example of when I was in High school. My best subject was math. I was really good at it. It just came naturally. Then one day, we got a test back and my friends were cmparing grades. Then, myfriend said about me "we don't want to ask her what she got, we all know she got an 'A'. Being a teen at the time, all I wanted more then anything was to be accepted. I stopped trying in math after that. Still got good grades but not the 'A's that I could've gotten. Long story short, you shouldn't ever stop looking out for what is best for you, no matter what people think or say. The truth of the matter is my friends wanted to do as great as I di, they always asked me for help. Sometimes the biggest problem with anything is the lack of understanding and communication.CW 149.5 ~ I'm out of the 150s, only by 8 oz but its wonderful to see 140s!!
Bust 39
Arms 11
Waist 30
Hips 40
Thighs 19
My co-workers are starting to refer to me as "skinny". And I'm not sure if its a good or bad thing. I am truly not skinny, but I am thinner then I was. Here's the thing, we had a Halloween party at work. I only took a couple of crackers and some raw veggies then ate what I brought for lunch because the lunch they ordered in was either fried chicken or subs (with loads of mayo, cheese and processed meats) and a tray of cupcakes for dessert. I watch what I eat and count everything. So if I don't know what is in it I don't eat it. Later I overheard two of my co-workers saying that the food they ordered for lunch "wasn't good enough for me". This really hurt my feelings! I'm not a snob, I just don't want to be fat anymore. When I tried to approach one of them, they laughed saying they were just kidding. But the truth of the matter is, I reallly don't think they were.
I know I don't share alot in this group, mostly because of time constraints, but I could really use some feedback on this. Thanks in advance!
When I see food being brought in at my work, I will always discuss my anxiety about the calories ro how to ballence the exercise if I eat it. You are the only one who knows what is best for you. Keep on being true to you and be confident that you are doing what is right for you and not for them.0 -
NeroticVirgo - Wow that is a hard position to be in. I admire that you have gone to your neighbor twice with a caring attitude. And it is true that if anyone (you or someone else) calls the pound you may get the blame for it, but it sounds like your heart is in the right place. I do agree with Judy in that whether you call or not the puppies may be gone when the bf gets home anyway. Doing the right thing is definitely not always the easy thing. I think you have to do what will help you sleep better at night. I admire whatever choice you make. Please let us know how it all turns out.
Gardenimp - It is truely sad that those around us sometimes sabotage our efforts. It sounds like you planned ahead to make smart choices for yourself. I think the more we let ourselves dwell on hurt feelings like this the more we hurt ourselves. Maybe you might be able to help plan the next holiday party & throw in some healthier choices on the menu. Or bring in some fabulous recipe that you just had to share that works with your meal plan. I try to say I am working on making healthier choices to get to a healthier weight. People seem more accepting of healthy talk. Stay true to yourself and keep being the inspiration you are. It is very possible that someone is lurking around to see if you really will be successful because they desperately want to be successful too. I know that was me many times in the past.0 -
I LOVE THIS GROUP JUST SAYIN :bigsmile:
Went to the gym treadmill and yoga...yummy salad and guiltless pizza..now I am going to organize my shoes in the closet at my husband's request...and do some yard work....then I'm chillin :glasses:
Do you think I hang out with teenagers too much LMAO
Make Good Choices0 -
sorry I'm late with my weigh in CW 148 haven't loss any this week but I haven't gained any either! 0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.4K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.2K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.4K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 426 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.5K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.7K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions