2 week challenge
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Ramalem- I am just over 15 weeks
Beeps- I know...my mom told me yesterday to throw away the stupid scale, you are both right!0 -
Mother's day weekend = major fail so no star for me. I drank a LOT of wine and ate a LOT of lobster mac n cheese last night followed by a LOT of dessert. I was so stinking miserable and had a pathetic workout today. After some Tylenol & a nap this afternoon I am feeling much better - onward & upward. I start week 6 out of 13 today in the Les Mills Pump DVD program and am really enjoying it. The schedule is basically three days of strength with barbells, two days of cardio which I usually just run outside if the weather is nice, one day of yoga and a rest day which I usually use for stretching. There is also a 20 min ab routine that is done twice a week.
Chloe - beeps is right, don't worry about the weight just stay active, you have some hard work coming up and want to be in good shape
Ramalem - really interesting about the baby weight breakdown, puts things into perspective
Amy - good luck with your calorie goals
Ris - congrats on the run - wow!
Beeps - that's great you stayed under even with the mother's day extra - wish I had! It wasn't just Mother's day though. I did take hubby out for his birthday Friday to a really nice restaurant and Saturday took my daughter to the movies which involved a turkey bacon wrap and sweet potato fries.
I have my work cut out for me this week!0 -
STAR CHALLENGE report for Monday, May 6, 2013 - Sunday, May 12, 2013:
Date: report in on May 13, 2013.
Handle of Participant Week 7
Beeps 2011 PLAT*
ChLoE 1130 PLAT*
RisOnTheRun
kclynch
Better_Balance
abigail1977 NO*
Juliste
jenomaha
aliciadalicia
asjerven NO*
chuisle
ramalem PLAT*
Dinah20 -
On my spreadsheet, it shows a "strikethrough" for RisontheRun....but, it doesn't come up when I post it here.
Ris - I *know* your not in the challenge....I'm taking your name right OFF the spreadsheet, now, lol.0 -
Yesterday went well, I got in a run and kept the calories low. I wanted something sweet after dinner but I didn't end up having anything. I just distracted myself by doing my nails!
Trying to stay under today because tomorrow is a mexican food and marg day. I might have to workout before that!
Here's a question-do you do caffeine? do you think it helps appetite or does it make you hungrier? I used to think it helped but then I was drinking a caramel latte and it was probably 300 calories. Now I have a vitamin with energy support and it has 90 mg of caffeine and guarana which is also caffeine, and I think it makes me hungrier. But then, I only take it on low cal days. Chloe, you are probably avoiding caffeine for the most part...
that was interesting about the baby weight, I knew there was a lot of incidental stuff but 4 extra pounds of blood, that is impressive!0 -
Yesterday was not so great. I did not workout...ended up with this stupid headache from the weekend that continued through last night. But it is gone now! YAY! Also I had a piece of my leftover ice cream cake which put me over cals. Speaking of cals, I lowered them just a bit to see if I can slow down this weight gain a bit. If I am hungry I will eat though.....so no worries!
I am feeling great today and the weather is beautiful, so I am thinking a nice walk with the pup and my pregnancy DVD is on the schedule for this evening. I am leaving Saturday morning for the Keys, so I will log through Friday and then I am taking a break. I will be back to logging Monday the 28th though.
As for caffeine I still have a cup of coffee a day. Sometimes an iced tea or a diet coke instead. With all the headaches I have been having my doc said not to add giving up caffeine to the mix. I don't really think it affects my hunger either way though. Before I was pregnant I used to have a cup in the afternoon as well though and I think that helped me from snacking after lunch. But, now I have replaced that with some fruit and yogurt :happy:0 -
Oh and it feels good to see that PLATINUM star next to my name this week! Are we going to continue this challenge or is it ending soon? I say we keep it going, it keeps me motivated. But, I guess that's up to you Beeps since you do all the work
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I didn't do too well yesterday, so much for making it to the gym and keeping my calories low. I just can't say no to tacos and a margarita... Headed to run at lunch today then to the gym after work today to get some lifting in.
I was talking with a girlfriend yesterday and we were discussing how the weekends are ALWAYS our downfall. I'm not sure how to overcome that, aside from being really good during the week, not eating back all my calories from working out and using those extra calories to balance out my weekend. How do you guys handle the weekend?
asjerven: I drink a cup of coffee everyday, and sometimes on Wednesdays I'll treat myself to starbucks, and try and keep it low cal. I'm not sure if it makes me more hungry or not. I always just have mine with breakfast, and eat a snack at 10am and I'm always good to go. I'm thinking of trying to make the switch to tea (trying to address some stomach issues) but I just can't fathom not having coffee everyday!0 -
Hi Everyone
Went out of town on Thursday and got back Sunday and forgot my fitbit and did not check in for those days. I'm not doing very well for the first week.
I totally pigged out yesterday but have a new resolve for today. I did complete my 10,000 steps for yesterday so not totally blown I guess. What is the criteria for the awards? I tried to look back but if you can just post them it would be appreciated.
I did my half hour wii step and am on week 8 of phase 1 on the Herbalife 24.
My biggest challenge is frozen yogurt. One of my goals this week is to keep it to 1/2 cup a day. Good luck with that. LOL
Thanks everyone
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Amy, here's my caffeine story.....5 years ago, I tried the "Low-GI" diet and there are certain "red-light" foods that are NEVER permitted because, supposedly, they spike your blood-sugar levels. Caffeine is one of them (or, what I remember reading, was that Caffeine, being a "stimulant", actually stimulated your appetite/hunger). Peanut butter, I remember, is another one. Giving up those things was THE hardest thing I've ever done. I was FAITHFUL to (that part of) the Low-GI diet for 4.5 years.
About 6 months ago, after I joined Venus Index, they said, "get back on caffeine - it's an appetite suppressant...."
So, I went BACK on caffeine, after being off it for 4.5 years. And, I went BACK on peanut butter, because it's got high "satiety" (meaning: you eat it and you feel full!). Boy, am I EVER glad I did these things! Lovin' my caffeine breaks in the morning, I tell you - that's how I get through without a morsel of food until AFTER my lunch-time work-outs. Plus, having peanut butter at bedtime is just SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO awesome!
How I EVER did without these things I love, for 4 1/2 YEARS, is beyond me.
So dumb.
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Chloe - I'll run the STAR challenge until the last week of May - then I'm done with the posting/reporting because I'm going to las vegas and then, in June, I'm doing a "maintenance" month, so no contests for me through June!
Anybody else can either:
a) start a different challenge; or
b) continue on with a challenge - just take over the rerporting/gathering data part....it's not too hard!0 -
ramalem - I spent months/years in the "good during the week/not so good on the weekend" cycle. It's not the worst thing on earth....just usually results in "maintaining", rather than "losing".
If you want to "lose", my suggestion is to REALLY TIGHTEN up during the week so that you have BANKED some calories for your weekend overload. (I was always doing it in reverse....overloading on weekends and then TIGHTENing during the following week to try and get back down - THAT way is FUTILE!)0 -
Dinah2, you can post here every Monday with what you'd like to accomplish in the next 2 weeks....it's pretty informal.
On the *star* challenge, just report in how many calories you ate from Monday - Sunday. And, of course, how many you were SUPPOSED to eat!0 -
Beeps: Yea I think that's what I'll have to do. I used to do weight watchers and I saved/banked all my points for the weekend and still lost. Thanks for the advice!
I definitely think we should try and keep the challenge going. If no one else wants to do commit to doing the totals on Mondays, I'll step up
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Hi Ladies! Sorry, been crazy! Got home late Sunday night, had to work Monday (I usually don't), had a dr.[s appt and soccer game right after school. My car got hit, with the boys in it on the way to the appt, (we are fine, thank goodness!) game ran late, no food prep time, equals a total fail yesterday and today. This week is a wash as I pretty much have something every night and into the weekend :grumble: I ate my way through Chicago and enjoyed every minute of it. I will be crazy busy wrapping up school this week and next week as I have to do lots of paperwork and pack up my office. No tracking this week, but I will be back to it on Monday! (Sunday is Mother's Day with my mama!) Have a great one ladies and I will be ready to kill it in next week! Those going on trips, if I miss it, have fun!!0
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Sorry, I have been MIA and I just joined you ladies!!! We started our family visits before we go to the USA and I picked up some 12 hour days to help pay for the expenses. My computer is broken and I only have an iPod touch. There is no wifi in the little village where his mom lives. I didnt log either, but she finally lets me choose my own serving sizes (before she thought I could eat like her sons! Lol). We did a lot of yardwork and walking. Im still going to try to log mentally/on a slip of paper and if I have wifi, but Ill unfortunately be absent. We leave again for Normandy with his brother soon. I have a lot of work to do before my long departure of 3 months in the USA. I wish you some great weeks and still thinkin of you all when I choose the better food choice. A pear for dessert instead of chocolate mousse. The pear was delicious anyway! Enough food for my stomach not my eyes/taste buds.0
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Work is so busy! I decided to catch up while drinking my morning coffee. I finally logged again yesterday. It felt good to take some time off, but now I have to kick butt to get my legs ready for shorts. It's bin the mid 80s this week! The weather changed quick.
Chloe-I actually gained the least during the 2nd trimester with my first. I had a significant weight gain during my 3rd trimester- like 5 lbs a week - due to preeclampsia. It really messed with my head. I los all but three pounds. For my second, I avoided the scale. Not worth the stress. If your working out and making mostly healthy food choices, don't stress about the weight. Everybody is different with their gain.
Beeps- have I told you how amazing you have been doing? I posted much lately, but you are going to be rocking Vegas, sexy Mama!
Amy- I drink coffee to wake me up. It's probably mental. But I do have friends who have added coffee for different weight loss reasons. It is a diuretic and gives a short boost in your metabolism I don't know if that is all caffeine or just coffee. I drink ine with fate free milk.
Ramelem- I wold love for you to keep the challenge going! I have a hard time in the summer since I don't work and my schedule is off.
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jenomaha - eeeekkkk on the car accident! Yay on Chicago!
alicia - your travel pursuits sound AWESOME! Yay!
kclynch - I'm losing steam FAST on this calorie-cut prior to photo shoot (May 25) and prior to Vegas (May 30). F-A-S-T.
For eg., I have NOT been able to stay under calories any of Sunday, Monday or Tuesday and that is with ingesting only 200 calories throughout the day. Literally, from 6 pm - 8 pm I'm ingesting between 1,300 and 1,500 calories! It's BINGE-CITY, and not in a very good way.
Something is messing with my head and I need to get THROUGH it a.s.a.p. because I TOTALLY don't want to sabotage myself in the last 10 days of this shyte.0 -
jenomaha - bummer about the car accident, but I'm glad everyone is ok!
Alicia - Sounds like you have a ton going on!
kclynch - get it girl! If everyone is up for keeping the challenge going, I'd be happy to take it over!
Beeps - I hear ya. Dinner time is where I want to spend all my calories too. Something about being home and where all the food is makes me want ALL THE FOOD. Keep your focus, you'll kill it!0 -
I'm way behind on this thread, so just a few thoughts:
I have no opinion on the effect of caffeine on appetite, but I definitely take in fewer calories when I want something to snack on because I'm bored (but not hungry) and I drink tea/black coffee rather than have a snack. So to the extent that you can drink a calorie-free beverage to satisfy your snacking urge, it's definitely helpful!
Weekends are hard. I find that I'm much better when I log than when I don't, even if I have to estimate (which I do a lot) and even if I go over. Just knowing that I have to write everything down makes me think twice about eating stuff when I'm not hungry or about eating high-calorie things where there are low-calorie options.
My week has been okay. I've managed to do some sort of exercise every day, but I gave into some splurges on Monday and Tuesday that put me over my calories (fro-yo on Monday and pizza yesterday). I think today will be better as I got in a good run this morning and I'm planning on having grilled veggies for dinner. I'm slowly getting myself out of the "I can eat whatever I want because I'm running so much" mentality from the weekend. My pants are starting to get tight which is giving me some motivation to get back on track :grumble:0 -
I think you are right, Ris, logging even if you have to estimate at least helps to keep your head in the right place.
This week is better than last, but I do have a restaurant meal tonight and tomorrow so I will need to workout.
Jen, glad you had a good time in Chicago, I am glad no one was hurt in the accident and wish you luck wrapping things up the next couple of weeks, sounds like a time for maintenance.
You know, Beeps, you only have so much self control so maybe you are using it up early in the day, think about what you could do to spread out the self control if you are losing it?
Last night after dinner I distracted myself with shopping at Target. I even tried on a bunch of swimsuits which was discouraging but then I didn't go home and drink or eat:ohwell:0 -
I'm going back OFF the diet soda (I think I started it, as a treat, about 2 weeks ago) and back ON the green tea.
That's likely one good decision right there.
i got my lifting in-and-done. Spent, today!0 -
This has been a rough week, not gonna lie. I started lifting again on Monday and am STARVING all the time. I haven't been eating my calories back because I am saving them for the weekend... sigh. I upped my 1,260 cals a day to 1,300 (not that 40 calories is really going to help) so I'll likely be off on my net this week. Not sure if I need to up more, I'm worried if I do, I won't lose.
Anywho - hope everyone else is having a good one!0 -
(((ramalem))) - HUNGER sucks. It. Just. Does.
I have TRX tonight....and a hair appt RIGHT before that! So, I'll gobble down a protein bar at the hair salon, I guess. And, I'm not paying for a blow-dry/style - will just leave the salon with dripping wet hair and head over to the gym for TRX.0 -
Hey ladies!
I am having a pretty good week. Staying within my cals for the most part. I think I went over Monday, but was under Tuesday, so that made up for it. I got a new Jillian Michaels DVD this weekend that I did I Tuesday called Hard Body, basically light weights with some cardio. I had to do the easier modifications for some exercises, so I didn't get too crazy, but overall I really enjoyed it. Tonight I am getting a mani and pedi after work and then I think I will take the pup for a walk once it cools down later, it has been pretty hot here this week.
Ramalem- Lifting always makes me hungrier too! Since I have been at maintenance for a couple months now I cant even imagine going down to 1300 cals a day! I dread the day I have to start dieting again!
Beeps- I am with ya! When I got pregnant I started drinking a diet coke a day because I couldn't stand the smell of coffee. But, now I can drink iced coffee (still not hot though for some reason). So I have given up the diet coke for the most part except for the occasional one on the weekends and I feel so much better! That is a good habit to get rid of!
Ris- logging definitely helps me keep myself on track, it makes me think twice before putting something in my mouth knowing that I have to log it
Amy- I got some swimsuits from Target for vacation. I got a couple tankinis and couple bikinis (the mix and match ones so I could wear what I want depending on what we are doing) I know I have a belly, but I still plan on wearing my bikini. People can just think its a beer gut....haha!
So I am officially done logging after tomorrow! I am excited for the nice break and I plan on eating lots of yummy food! At least I wont be wasting it on booze calories (haha who am I kidding I would love to waste it on booze!)0 -
Congrats, Chloe, on the "end of logging".
Don't know if you were mfp friends with "ebaymommy", but she's done logging, she's done with everything!! She's keeping her mfp account, because she has some recipes, etc., here that she loves, but she's maintained her weight for >year, her racing is getting better and better and that's IT!
She's GRADUATED!!
....not sure, yet, that I *want* an end to my time at mfp, but I think it would be nice to feel that I *could* leave it behind, if I wanted to.0 -
Oh I am only done for the week while I am on vacation....I will start again next Monday!
And I wanted to tell you all this so I actually do it, I already told my husband this morning. It has been so hot after I get off of work that I don't walk the dog, and then I workout and eat dinner and say I am going to do it after and I never do. Sooo when I get back from vacation I am going to start getting up 45 minutes earlier and take the pup for a 2 mile walk every morning. This way I can concentrate on my workout after work and not have to feel guilty while that cute little face stares at me 0 -
Chloe - I'll do it with you. I've been making a solid effort to get out in the AM with my guy, but bed has seemed so much better! Now that we are getting nice weather here (all though June is always awful) I am aiming to get up early every morning to take him out. Glad I have a partner 0
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I got my TRX group class in-and-done last night. I really didn't push it, AT ALL. Wanted to save my DOMs for today's lifting session, lol. So, it really functioned more as a VERY HARD stretch than a weight-training session. Although, we did do LOTS of elevated planks (feet in stirrups) and I aced them all and I really pushed myself on the planks. Otherwise, the bicep work the instructor was doing was REALLY bothering my left bicep, and I tried it on the right bicep and still didn't feel too "comfy" in the move.
I think I have some sort of "injury" on my left bicep (front) area - may even be rotator cuff. Unsure. But, if I hold my left arm out , bent at the elbow at 90 degrees, that does NOT feel good - a STRONG twinge is going on. This has been going on for at least 6 weeks....I should be putting ice on it, but I always forget.
Means that I can't really "push" chest work - because that hurts it. Even lateral raises, I've had to back off the weight, otherwise it hurts.
I think I need to take a "lifting" break, myself! So, I'm going to do that....next Friday, i won't lift, and then, the Friday after that, I'm in Las Vegas - might take a "rest" week the week I come back from Vegas.0 -
MIA Kate back.
More travel messed up my schedule. MY GOD I READY TO BE DONE TRAVELING. I have traveled 40 days in 2013 alone so far. God knows how many miles and at least 18 cities. It really makes this whole consistency thing hard. I have two more work trips scheduled before my last day July 11th then good riddance. People think traveling is glamorous. It's not.
Rant end. Trying to cut down. I am not as lean as I would like (though I am happy with the new muscle development I am seeing since last summer). It's affecting my lifting performance which is annoying but i just have to decide what my priorities are. A few crossfit victories:
- 4 linked kipping pull ups
- 225# deadlift
- 'DT' work out at 95 lbs (12 deadlifts, 9 hang cleans, 6 jerks, 5 rounds)
Beeps - rest weeks are great!
Ramalem and Chloe - walking our pup in the morning is one of the things that helps me SO much with activity level. I try to make it non-negotiable.
Chloe - have fun on vacation and sport your belly proudly! Not logging is SO liberating sometimes.
Amy - Caffeine helps me generally but I am careful not to make it too much so that even cokes still have an effect on me. You have to think about what you ingest it with. For some fake or real sugars can cause spikes that make them hungrier. I do a diet coke a day (occasionally more) and sometimes coffee/lattes but always sugar free. Neither make me hungry and each can dull hunger for me. They do hit cravings which help.0
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