Motivated Momma's Week 7 (closed)

renubhat_82

Sorry Ladies, I havent in my best spirit this week..Started off really good, but then later TOM arrived and I have been in terrible pain for past 2 days.. I did workout for those days, but pain struck again in the night.. I havent weighed in still, but I am sure I will be up (bloating badly... )

Lynda and Karie,

Today is a new week and dump everything from last week.. Start the week with new hopes and keep rocking.. :flowerforyou:

Lynda, congrats on the loss.. Karie, we will do it together, do not worry..

bella_babe_86

Hi Ladies,I apologoze for being so "off" lately. I have just really been overwhelmed at work but I want to finish this challenge strong so heres to a better week next week. Before I went back to work I felt so much more a part of this and now with long hours at work I just feel like I am not putting my 100% in anymore. Why can't there be that extra hour a day of "me" time that wouldn't interfere with work or my son. I will figure this out, just know that I read all the posts and I love all you amazing ladies and think of you often, Even though I may not post daily.
The last 2 days were a wash for me, no calories burned and not the greatest eating either but I know there is always tomorrow so I hope to wake up at 5 and workout before my long day of work, if I don't get that in atleast I know I will get in a good worlout tomorrow at work, I am setting up a second store so that includes alot of moving boxes and cleaning.

I thought this weeks challenge was great do you all want to stick with it for next week? It is our last week and if anyone has some really great ideas they would like to include that would be great!

Also Lynda and I have been brainstorming for our next challenge if anyone want's to stay with the group. We were thinking more of a monthly challenge and I will start messing with the spreadsheets and figure out a check in system. Then maybe we could do some fun weekly mini challenges or something. Having a month challenge were we follow more of the same routine may help.

If anyone has any ideas, let me know.

Have a great night and good luck at weigh in tomorrow, I know I need it!

Karie

I would love to continue this journey with all of you. No matter what the challenge, Im in!!! I also have a friend who just started her journey on MFP and I think she might like to join as well because she's already in love with MFP and I think all the support would really help her! I really like the monthly challenge idea, more of a routine from week to week, and easier to keep up with for all you busy moms that are working now too!

losinit_4_good

dumb question: do we have a challenge for this week (week 8)? If so, please post the link to the new thread. If not, let's get creating!

Cardio -

Strength -

Food -

Emo -

Any takers?

losinit_4_good

Sorry Ladies, I havent in my best spirit this week..Started off really good, but then later TOM arrived and I have been in terrible pain for past 2 days.. I did workout for those days, but pain struck again in the night.. I havent weighed in still, but I am sure I will be up (bloating badly... )

Renu, sorry you are having a tough time. New week and new challegne coming. It'll get better :flowerforyou:

LoveNevrNds

So the weight I gained from TOM and my vacation is gone. This week will be a lot better I am sure. I have had a hard time getting up and exercising because of the cold gloomy weather, but no more excuses. I am going to set my alarm for 6:45am every day this week so I can get in an exercise video and shower before my little one gets up. I want to reach my goal of 35 lbs lost before Christmas, that means I still have 13.4 lbs left!!! I need to lose 2 lbs every week until Christmas to reach that goal. Here is hoping I can stay motivated and get to that goal!

My Progress
Starting MFP Weight: 286.6
MM Starting Weight (9/21): 267.4
Week 1 Weight (9/28): 269
Week 2 Weight (10/5): 268.6
Week 3 Weight (10/12): 266.6
Week 4 Weight (10/19): 265.4
Week 5 Weight (10/26): 265
Week 6 Weight (11/2): 266.4
Week 7 Weight (11/9) 265
Week loss/gain: -1.4

bella_babe_86

dumb question: do we have a challenge for this week (week 8)? If so, please post the link to the new thread. If not, let's get creating!

Cardio -

Strength - ashley

Food -

Emo -

Any takers?

losinit_4_good

dumb question: do we have a challenge for this week (week 8)? If so, please post the link to the new thread. If not, let's get creating!

Cardio - Lynda

Strength - ashley

Food -

Emo -

Any takers?

Thanks for getting us started Ashley! All contributors please send me your challenge in a private message and I'll get it posted by tomorrow morning at the latest (depending on how fast contributions come in). Since Wednesday is half over already let's just call it a rest day and make the final challenge a 6 day one.

LoveNevrNds

Cardio - Lynda

Strength - ashley

Food - Tasha

Emo -

Any takers?

bella_babe_86

Starting weight: 258(7/21/11)
Starting MM weight: 241.3
Week 1 weight: 239.4
Week 2 weight: 237.2
Week 3 Weight: 236.6
Week 4 Weight: 236.6
Week 5 Weight: 236.6
Week 6 Weight 233.7
Week 7 Weight 232.6
Weekly +/-: -1.1 lbs
Total loss: - 25.4 lbs

renubhat_82

SW- 156.2
Week 1- 156.4
Week 2- 155.2
Week 3- 158.2
Week 4- 158.4
Week 5- 158.2
Week 6- 156.4
Week 7- 159.2

Weekly gain- +1.8

Whats happening? I am never going below 155.. :-( Its just like a pendulum, going up and down... Thats why i started shred, whoever has done it has lost weight or inches.. ok I know this week I am bloating and I do not know the exact position, but will i prove Jillian wrong? lol...

bella_babe_86

SW- 156.2
Week 1- 156.4
Week 2- 155.2
Week 3- 158.2
Week 4- 158.4
Week 5- 158.2
Week 6- 156.4
Week 7- 159.2

Weekly gain- +1.8

Whats happening? I am never going below 155.. :-( Its just like a pendulum, going up and down... Thats why i started shred, whoever has done it has lost weight or inches.. ok I know this week I am bloating and I do not know the exact position, but will i prove Jillian wrong? lol...

I have never done the 30 day shred, I really want to though. But dont get down!! For the past month and a half I have been going up and down on the scale and just trying to roll with it. This is a hard journey especially as your weight continues to decrease it is harder to get it off. Have you tried bumping up your calories a tiny bit and drinking more water? And also increasing your workouts just a tiny bit. Sometimes our bodies get used to the same routine and then they dont respond as much or as well and sometimes all it takes is the smallest change. Also giving your body more to burn will boost your fat burning. It will get better and you will get over this hump and get under 155!! :flowerforyou:

renubhat_82

SW- 156.2
Week 1- 156.4
Week 2- 155.2
Week 3- 158.2
Week 4- 158.4
Week 5- 158.2
Week 6- 156.4
Week 7- 159.2

Weekly gain- +1.8

Whats happening? I am never going below 155.. :-( Its just like a pendulum, going up and down... Thats why i started shred, whoever has done it has lost weight or inches.. ok I know this week I am bloating and I do not know the exact position, but will i prove Jillian wrong? lol...

I have never done the 30 day shred, I really want to though. But dont get down!! For the past month and a half I have been going up and down on the scale and just trying to roll with it. This is a hard journey especially as your weight continues to decrease it is harder to get it off. Have you tried bumping up your calories a tiny bit and drinking more water? And also increasing your workouts just a tiny bit. Sometimes our bodies get used to the same routine and then they dont respond as much or as well and sometimes all it takes is the smallest change. Also giving your body more to burn will boost your fat burning. It will get better and you will get over this hump and get under 155!! :flowerforyou:

I am just hoping to lose some pounds from Shred program, i would be happy if i lose inches in fact.. Weight is not my major concern, its only my waistline and thighs.. Tomorrow, i am going to get one more dvd to increase my workout from the library.. I have increased my calorie a bit and also water intake.. well il know once im out this bloating thingy.. hoping for the best.. :-)

NewLife_11

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
Week 5 Weight: 222.9
Week 6 Weight: 221.8
Week 7 Weight: 219.1
Weekly +/-: -2.7 lbs
Total loss: - 41.9lbs!!!

Two words: Boo YAH!!!! My goal this week was to surpass the 40lbs lost marker. I generally shoot for every 10lbs as a goal but this one was special because I am officially 1/3 of the way to me end goal of 140lbs!!!! I'm so pumped I honestly wanted to cry happy tears post weigh in this morning. Monday morning I weighed in at 222.5. I so wanted to give up. But thanks to your encrouagement I kept going and monitored my cals super close, drank tons of water and clearly the formula worked! i'm so happy and so thankful for you gals for keeping me motivated!

Hope everyone else has a good weigh in this morning!

:drinker: :drinker: :flowerforyou:

Awesome Job!!! You are rocking it Girl!! Amazing Job!! I will take your advice about drinking more water this week, it worked really well for you. Your hard work is paying off!

NewLife_11

SW- 156.2
Week 1- 156.4
Week 2- 155.2
Week 3- 158.2
Week 4- 158.4
Week 5- 158.2
Week 6- 156.4
Week 7- 159.2

Weekly gain- +1.8

Whats happening? I am never going below 155.. :-( Its just like a pendulum, going up and down... Thats why i started shred, whoever has done it has lost weight or inches.. ok I know this week I am bloating and I do not know the exact position, but will i prove Jillian wrong? lol...

You are doing an amazing Job!! We will do this!! No worries! I feel like I can't break the 210 mark and I want it soo bad!

NewLife_11

So the weight I gained from TOM and my vacation is gone. This week will be a lot better I am sure. I have had a hard time getting up and exercising because of the cold gloomy weather, but no more excuses. I am going to set my alarm for 6:45am every day this week so I can get in an exercise video and shower before my little one gets up. I want to reach my goal of 35 lbs lost before Christmas, that means I still have 13.4 lbs left!!! I need to lose 2 lbs every week until Christmas to reach that goal. Here is hoping I can stay motivated and get to that goal!

My Progress
Starting MFP Weight: 286.6
MM Starting Weight (9/21): 267.4
Week 1 Weight (9/28): 269
Week 2 Weight (10/5): 268.6
Week 3 Weight (10/12): 266.6
Week 4 Weight (10/19): 265.4
Week 5 Weight (10/26): 265
Week 6 Weight (11/2): 266.4
Week 7 Weight (11/9) 265
Week loss/gain: -1.4

Aweome Job!!!:drinker: :drinker: Way to go Girl!!! That is a great loss for the week, I am so proud of you!

♥Amy♥

Well, I'm back home. I will weigh in in the morning. I can't wait to start eating at home again and being able to exercise. On the plus side, though, I got a BUNCH of compliments from DH's extended family members and my grandma (who hadn't seen me since March).

amyelizbradley

Man, what a week... I really am off kilter and struggling at this...

Basically I was a less than ideal member and for that I apologize; to make a really looooong story short, I got sidetracked by stress and I am trying to "get over it".

Week 7 weight = 148, -0.5#

losinit_4_good

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/391087-motivated-mommas-week-8-closed-group

Week 8 Challenge is posted! See you all on the thread :happy:

♥Amy♥

Here is my info:

Starting Challenge Weight: 129
Week 1: 130
Week 2: 129
Week 3: 127
Week 4: 125
Week 5: 122
Week 6: 123
Week 7: 122

Loss of 1 lb.

daisyelaine

Starting MM weight: 192.2
Week 1 weight: 189.8
Week2 weight: 191.0
Week 3 weight- 188.2
Week 4 weight- 189.6
Week 5 weight- 186.6
Week 6 weight- 188.0
Week 7 weight - 184.0
Weekly +/-: -4 lbs
Total loss: -5.8 lbs

Well, it IS my down week!! Lol...