Christmas Countdown Challenge (Closed) - Week #16
JustJenn419
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Did you ever think we'd make it this far?!?!?!?!? Well here we are walking into Week #16 and hopefully our steps are a little lighter!
jiminyc - WOO HOO! Hit the 20lb mark!
nevermorex - Ahem.... YOU JUST HIT YOUR GOAL AGAIN!!!!! And..... OVER 20lbs lost!!!!!
sfalk1977 - Just kicked 20lbs in the rear and said SEE YA!!!!!
Cateyes0831 - 25lbs sent walkin'!!!! How incredible!!!
Neize leslyta steibll pinkita PositivePower lpeacock06 abjedi SSampley kristinkt gardenimp meggers123
CAN YOU TASTE THAT GOAL?!?!?!? YOU'RE ALL WITHIN JUST TEN POUNDS OF MAKING IT!!!!
How did everyone do with the JJKicks?!? I know my rearend is definitely feeling it
How about breakfast? Did you get it in there everyday? Eat like a king? Or maybe a prince?
We are just about 8 weeks out from our big day and we seem to be losing more and more people each week I hope this is because of the busy-ness of this time of year or vacations or something of the sort. If there's something wrong with the challenge, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let me know!!!!!! You can message me personally or just post it here.
I haven't heard too much feedback on the challenges so I don't know if they're working for you or not. Are the physical challenges too much? Not enough? Boring? Same thing with the physical challenges. What are your feelings on them?
My goal was to expose each of you to new exercises, different thought processes, ideas you may not have thought of trying before, and to reconnect with yourselves. If there is something that you would like to see, again just let me know!
PHYSICAL CHALLENGE
Ok, so I am also a part of another challenge and recently did a mini-workout that I really enjoyed and felt it worked my whole body. So I am going to borrow some of it for this challenge and I hope you like it just the same. Remember, you can always up the reps or make adjustments as necessary.
50 jumping jacks
40 crunches/sit ups
30 squats
20 seconds of plank
10 push ups
Your challenge is to do this once a day, all week, everyday Yeah, I said it, EVERYDAY!!! The whole set takes about 15-20 minutes when done all together. And that's what I'm hoping you can do. Try to do the whole thing all together and you will REALLY feel the burn! If you need to break it up, do what you need to but push yourself to do more.
PERSONAL CHALLENGE
Look at yourself... Go ahead, I'll wait............ You back? Ok good... What did you see? Did you see the same person you were 16 weeks ago? Or did you see a different person looking back at your in that mirror? I'm not just talking about weight loss here. Each one of you has made some kind of change over the last three months. What are yours?
Now go back to that mirror and say something to your new self. Tell yourself something that you're proud of. Tell yourself how DAMN GOOD you look. Tell yourself how incredible you are because.... well..... YOU ARE!
Go look in the mirror and tell yourself something positive, and do it everyday....
As always, love you all!!! Have a great week!!!
jiminyc - WOO HOO! Hit the 20lb mark!
nevermorex - Ahem.... YOU JUST HIT YOUR GOAL AGAIN!!!!! And..... OVER 20lbs lost!!!!!
sfalk1977 - Just kicked 20lbs in the rear and said SEE YA!!!!!
Cateyes0831 - 25lbs sent walkin'!!!! How incredible!!!
Neize leslyta steibll pinkita PositivePower lpeacock06 abjedi SSampley kristinkt gardenimp meggers123
CAN YOU TASTE THAT GOAL?!?!?!? YOU'RE ALL WITHIN JUST TEN POUNDS OF MAKING IT!!!!
How did everyone do with the JJKicks?!? I know my rearend is definitely feeling it
How about breakfast? Did you get it in there everyday? Eat like a king? Or maybe a prince?
We are just about 8 weeks out from our big day and we seem to be losing more and more people each week I hope this is because of the busy-ness of this time of year or vacations or something of the sort. If there's something wrong with the challenge, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let me know!!!!!! You can message me personally or just post it here.
I haven't heard too much feedback on the challenges so I don't know if they're working for you or not. Are the physical challenges too much? Not enough? Boring? Same thing with the physical challenges. What are your feelings on them?
My goal was to expose each of you to new exercises, different thought processes, ideas you may not have thought of trying before, and to reconnect with yourselves. If there is something that you would like to see, again just let me know!
PHYSICAL CHALLENGE
Ok, so I am also a part of another challenge and recently did a mini-workout that I really enjoyed and felt it worked my whole body. So I am going to borrow some of it for this challenge and I hope you like it just the same. Remember, you can always up the reps or make adjustments as necessary.
50 jumping jacks
40 crunches/sit ups
30 squats
20 seconds of plank
10 push ups
Your challenge is to do this once a day, all week, everyday Yeah, I said it, EVERYDAY!!! The whole set takes about 15-20 minutes when done all together. And that's what I'm hoping you can do. Try to do the whole thing all together and you will REALLY feel the burn! If you need to break it up, do what you need to but push yourself to do more.
PERSONAL CHALLENGE
Look at yourself... Go ahead, I'll wait............ You back? Ok good... What did you see? Did you see the same person you were 16 weeks ago? Or did you see a different person looking back at your in that mirror? I'm not just talking about weight loss here. Each one of you has made some kind of change over the last three months. What are yours?
Now go back to that mirror and say something to your new self. Tell yourself something that you're proud of. Tell yourself how DAMN GOOD you look. Tell yourself how incredible you are because.... well..... YOU ARE!
Go look in the mirror and tell yourself something positive, and do it everyday....
As always, love you all!!! Have a great week!!!
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Thank you Jenn for your willingness to make this Group happen!
Without this group and all of the wonderful/positive people I wouldn't have made it this close to my goal! Love you guys! :blushing: 0 -
Woot for groups! LOL0
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Ok what happened to our group logo? And the rest of my signature for that matter? Geez I'm gone 2 days and I'm out of the loop0
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Bump for later0
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Bump!
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@Jenn-you are doing an AWESOME job with out group. I want to say thanks for all that you have done for us. This group is helping me get to where I need to be.
I have hit a number on the scale that I haven't seen since I had my daughter 11 yrs ago and it's becuase of this group. So, I just want to say THANK YOU CCC'ers.0 -
love this group page! so awesome!0
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:bigsmile: Hey CCC ~ Well I am a tech dink dong...I was trying to reply and it said I wasn't a member :sad: But I figured it out
Anyway Thanks Jenn ~ You are doing a fantastic job!!! So is everyone else here. The key is checking in and sharing gaining inspiration and having Success!!!
I am starting to see BIG changes! My bras are now on the tightest hook!!!!!! I was stunned the other day when that happen!!!! I am just finding a seem to have a new wardrobe!!!
With the exercise I have been on track doing my own thing. But I try to work in some challenge exercises to focus on problem areas.....That would be the rear!!!!
Anyway my timer has already gone off...but I am still here!!! I should get back to work.
Have a Great Day
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Well, this is really neat! I'm curious to see how this group thing works. I seem to have found our message board. Hope it's the right one.0
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Hey all-
Have managed to stay on track all week with my weight watchers. I am eating as clean as I can...not 100%...but have been eating more fruit...cooking lean meats with veges and not going to the cafeteria. Haven't had a processed lunch yet!!! Had some pretzel mm's...but worked them into my points.
Jen...thanks for all the work on this group. I'm not the best with the physical challenges...but have done some of them. Appreciate you organizing all of this. Hope your job situation improves here!!!!
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Thanks for the invite. Love this group. I will be sad when it ends.
Having a hard time today but you lovely ladies always make me fell better.0 -
Boy time is sure flying. Another week and now an official group.I must say it is easier to look in the mirror now and see a new me looking back. Thanks for all you do, Everyone is so encouraging and motivating most especially Jenn.0
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Yay to the group idea!!0
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Yay for groups.
So, I binged tonight (like really really bad). I am so stressed and my emotions are running rampant (not to mention that TOM is coming soon), so food is always my fall back. I had been getting so much better at this.... until now. :sad: This just makes me feel even more anxious now.
I really just feel like curling up into a ball and sleeping for the next month to avoid all of the work, all of the pain, all of the anxiety, and all of the hopelessness I am feeling right now. I don't want to be a downer but I have slowly been slipping into this funk for a few weeks now (and I do NOT just mean about eating/exercising... I mean my entire mood is like below the ground right now. :brokenheart: :ohwell:
I mean, this is nothing new. This happens frequently in my life (I know, not good). But, it just takes me a while to find a way to pull myself back up...
Until then, I apologize for my dreariness. :frown:0 -
Jen- Thank you for the challenges and the chart. I am sorry I forgot to weigh myself last week. I know I am going to be up again.
I am struggling to get back in the habit of going to the gym and I am eating way to much left over Halloween candy. Have a great night. 0 -
Thanks for doing this Jen:)0
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I'm sorry I've been MIA...I was without power for almost a week and am still getting back on track from that...but I'll be weighing in at the end of this week!0
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Done both challenges this morning plus 30 DS level 2 and an hour walk on the common with the dog.
Watched myself in the mirror while doing 30 DS (a big one over the fireplace in the living room) and was pleased to see a lot less jiggling going on. I'm really starting to see in the mirror the image of myself that I have wanted in my head.
I'll probably do another set ofthe physical challenge as I'm enjoying it this week.
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I lost my voice while teaching yesterday so I bee-lined it to the clinic after school was over. -- Upper respitory infection... After picking up the Rx & calling to get a sub & heading back to school to make the sub plans, I didn't get home until almost 9 pm. By then the bed was calling my name so much more than supper was so I ended way under my calorie count yesterday. Today the plan is to rest my voice and take my meds & hopefully be back in gear tomorrow. It is a pain to get a sub,:grumble: but so nice to have a day to myself
so I think I should definitely focus on the positive and enjoy today. I will worry about school tomorrow. :glasses:
I almost forgot to share the NSV at the doctor's office. When the nurse asked the dreaded, "How much do you weigh?" 184 sounded so much better than the past's 220. I was like almost shocked to hear it come out of my mouth. Like I had told a whopper of a lie, but no - It was way closer to the truth than the past answer had been. While waiting for the doctor I decided to check my weight on my DL. I am happy to report that my DL weight is also a lie because now I do not weigh as much as what it is reporting.:flowerforyou: 0 -
Yay for groups.
So, I binged tonight (like really really bad). I am so stressed and my emotions are running rampant (not to mention that TOM is coming soon), so food is always my fall back. I had been getting so much better at this.... until now. :sad: This just makes me feel even more anxious now.
I really just feel like curling up into a ball and sleeping for the next month to avoid all of the work, all of the pain, all of the anxiety, and all of the hopelessness I am feeling right now. I don't want to be a downer but I have slowly been slipping into this funk for a few weeks now (and I do NOT just mean about eating/exercising... I mean my entire mood is like below the ground right now. :brokenheart: :ohwell:
I mean, this is nothing new. This happens frequently in my life (I know, not good). But, it just takes me a while to find a way to pull myself back up...
Until then, I apologize for my dreariness. :frown:
I'm concerned about you -- Please take care of yourself. I was looking at your ticker & WOW!! You have done so much work. Maybe this week's challenge of complimenting yourself will help. Life is full of hills and valleys - I hope your valley time ends soon. You came to the right place to let it out. We are here for you! I hope your day turns out to be full of happy surprises.:flowerforyou:0 -
Yay for groups.
So, I binged tonight (like really really bad). I am so stressed and my emotions are running rampant (not to mention that TOM is coming soon), so food is always my fall back. I had been getting so much better at this.... until now. :sad: This just makes me feel even more anxious now.
I really just feel like curling up into a ball and sleeping for the next month to avoid all of the work, all of the pain, all of the anxiety, and all of the hopelessness I am feeling right now. I don't want to be a downer but I have slowly been slipping into this funk for a few weeks now (and I do NOT just mean about eating/exercising... I mean my entire mood is like below the ground right now. :brokenheart: :ohwell:
I mean, this is nothing new. This happens frequently in my life (I know, not good). But, it just takes me a while to find a way to pull myself back up...
Until then, I apologize for my dreariness. :frown:
I'm sorry. I know how that is, I do the same thing...I'm up....then I'm down (and usually drowning in food).... maybe try something new. You won't want to, but just make yourself do it. Like go to a Zumba class, or a spin class, or join a local group for a hike or something. I noticed if I'm all moody, once I get past the initial anxiety of doing it (I don't want to go, I'm tired, I don't feel like it, I don't know anyone, 1000 excuses etc)...and just force myself to go, I feel 100 times better after I leave.
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Over the weekend I was putting away my summer clothes and getting out my winter things. I came across a bunch of "skinny" jeans that I had packed away years ago when I could no longer squeeze into them. I was really rushed so I just hung them in my closet. I put a pair on this morning and they are really baggy, not quite falling off but definately need a belt. So happy that my skinny jeans are now my fat jeans. LOL0
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I did my Kettlworx yesterday and luckily all of the CCC challenges were included--and for some reason planks seem easier with a kettlebell 0
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Yay for groups.
So, I binged tonight (like really really bad). I am so stressed and my emotions are running rampant (not to mention that TOM is coming soon), so food is always my fall back. I had been getting so much better at this.... until now. :sad: This just makes me feel even more anxious now.
I really just feel like curling up into a ball and sleeping for the next month to avoid all of the work, all of the pain, all of the anxiety, and all of the hopelessness I am feeling right now. I don't want to be a downer but I have slowly been slipping into this funk for a few weeks now (and I do NOT just mean about eating/exercising... I mean my entire mood is like below the ground right now. :brokenheart: :ohwell:
I mean, this is nothing new. This happens frequently in my life (I know, not good). But, it just takes me a while to find a way to pull myself back up...
Until then, I apologize for my dreariness. :frown:
Do you have medical insurance? It might be worth talking to your doctor about these issues. You don't deserve to feel so bad!
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Day 2 of physical challenge done0
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kristinkt --
Thank you for your support. Not sure I'm going to succeed with the compliment challenge but I will certainly try my best.
NeuroticVirgo --
At this point, I cannot even fathom doing anything. My anxiety is through the roof (explained below) as is. But thank you for the suggestion. Maybe when I start to climb out of this hole.
pinkita--
haha, yes I have lots of insurance. I have so many physical health issues (I take 10+ medications a day... most of them for the rest of my life and I have more doctors than I can count). I have really significant trust issues so opening up always leaves something to be desired. Everyone just wants to shove medication down my throat. But thank you for your support.
So, today was a really bad day. I got a call late last night from my head doctor with some really disappointing news, so that deepened that hole I was digging for myself. I'm ok -- just really far from myself. They are re-doing a test, so fingers crossed it comes out with a different result. I cannot even fathom what is going to happen right now.
It's about 5pm here and I have not yet had dinner. I've been in class all morning and barricaded myself upstairs away from the kitchen all afternoon so far. I have around 900 calories left for the day, as soon as I go down there, I'm probably going to start mindlessly eating just to feel secure. (I know it's not good that I have not really eaten much all day... but I was feeling really sick all morning... worrying so much). And now that I don't feel so physically sick anymore, I'm going to go down and find some dinner. I'm going to try my best not to eat everything in sight. At the least, I want today to be better than yesterday. I don't want to eat enough for 2 entire days again.
I don't like being such a downer, but I really appreciate the support from all of you.0 -
Hang in there. I'm hoping and praying the second test will come out better for you. Try eating something filling and then sitting in a hot tub to relax...is that a possibility. Light a few candles and have some you time if you can. Hope things brighten for you...will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.kristinkt --
Thank you for your support. Not sure I'm going to succeed with the compliment challenge but I will certainly try my best.
NeuroticVirgo --
At this point, I cannot even fathom doing anything. My anxiety is through the roof (explained below) as is. But thank you for the suggestion. Maybe when I start to climb out of this hole.
pinkita--
haha, yes I have lots of insurance. I have so many physical health issues (I take 10+ medications a day... most of them for the rest of my life and I have more doctors than I can count). I have really significant trust issues so opening up always leaves something to be desired. Everyone just wants to shove medication down my throat. But thank you for your support.
So, today was a really bad day. I got a call late last night from my head doctor with some really disappointing news, so that deepened that hole I was digging for myself. I'm ok -- just really far from myself. They are re-doing a test, so fingers crossed it comes out with a different result. I cannot even fathom what is going to happen right now.
It's about 5pm here and I have not yet had dinner. I've been in class all morning and barricaded myself upstairs away from the kitchen all afternoon so far. I have around 900 calories left for the day, as soon as I go down there, I'm probably going to start mindlessly eating just to feel secure. (I know it's not good that I have not really eaten much all day... but I was feeling really sick all morning... worrying so much). And now that I don't feel so physically sick anymore, I'm going to go down and find some dinner. I'm going to try my best not to eat everything in sight. At the least, I want today to be better than yesterday. I don't want to eat enough for 2 entire days again.
I don't like being such a downer, but I really appreciate the support from all of you.0 -
YAY!!! I've done my challenge and I really felt it! Thanks Jenn for the challenge!!! Trying to stay on top of the challenges! 0
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Day 2 of challenge complete! Woohoo!!0
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