2 week challenge
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Beeps, that is seriously discouraging! What do you think is the problem? Are you just stuck at a set-point or happy weight? Are you self-sabotaging? Not trying to be rude, I just wonder. I see you working out hard and 80% good on diet, am I wrong about that?
I also think your arms look great.
I did the phase 2 strength 2 last night and it was reminding me of another old workout but not sure if it's sexy female or KISS. Had the bulgarian split squat and inverted rows.
I might try a metabolic workout tonight, I'll be home early because I was in early.
I will be in Monday and Tuesday then probably out of touch til Dec. 30.
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Hey everyone! Sorry I have been so absent but I just wanted to check in. I caught up on your posts for the most part but way too much to comment on!
I feel like this was my first good week since i had the baby. Maybe I am finally back! Im have my cals set at 1800. I was over by about 400 so not bad at all. But more importantly I am trying to get my carbs in check my goal is 25 carb/ 40 fat and 35 protein I ended up with 30/40/30 so I'm getting close. I should have finished week four of Jillian Body Revolution but I am a few workouts behind. I am going to just play catch up this week and then start week 5 next Monday. I still have 15 lbs to go to get to pre pregnancy weight. But, I'm finally feeling motivated.
Good to be back ladies and I will try to keep up. I have 3 weeks left of maternity leave and I seem to keep up with the group better when I am at work...haha probably just avoiding work while I a there.0 -
Beeps, sorry you are not happy with your scale progress. I am so confused by everything right now so I'm not even sure I want to comment, but I will anyways.
I haven't weighed myself in months, nor have I logged my food. I have been telling myself I'm maintaining and everything is fine, but truth is, I am guessing I have gained 2-3 pounds, which on a 5'2" frame, is noticable in my clothes and my appearance. I have LOVED not logging and being less obsessed about every little thing I eat. At first I was doing pretty well at LISTENING to my body. But I have fallen back into bad habits of bingeing (with food and booze) on weekends and being lazy. And beatig myself up for it. I have gone back and forth on what I want to do in 2014: log - no log. Weigh - not weigh. Attempt to lose some fat or just try to maintain. So I'm still searching for my answer and for a balance between being happy with my body and bing happy mentally about it if that makes sense. So we'll see...... I think you look great. Good luck to you with your goals!
Amy, I love Bulgarin split squats! I still incorporate them into my regular routine. Which by the way, I am still doing Stronglifts inspired routine. I've been rotating narrow squats, deadlifts, split squats, bench, overhead press (standing), and back rows for the most part. Not sure if I'm going to keep this up or start on something new. I did more stuff with dumbells and less with my bar last week and it was kind of a nice change. Sounds like your program is coming along nicely!
Chloe, I was so happy to see you had posted! 15 pounds out is not bad at all! Enjoy your time with your kiddo and don't worry about the rest too much. You'll lose the weight in time. Enjoy your last 3 weeks. Will you be going back full time?
Abi, I have been eating too much crap as well. Too many parties, too much wine, too much everything. I do it every year. Every year I say, "I'm not going to do that." And then I do. :grumble: Have fun at the B&B. Sounds lovely!
So yeah, another bad-ish weekend. I drank a little too much at Eric's work party. Although I did switch from beer to wine after a few wines. For me, this is a success! I tend to pound wine, but beer takes longer to drink. At dinner wtih my friends Saturday, I actually started getting light headed and hung out at the bar and drank water for a while while they looked at art. My problem that night was not eating enough. I had scallops for dinner which was basically 3 large sea scallops and a little bit of grits, minimal bread, and some cheese. And wine....lots of that. Then we ran into Carson from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy and had our picture taken with him! Fun times. Anyways, too much indulgence over the weekend, but I did run 2 miles (in shorts!) on Saturday.
My parents are on their way from NC as we speak and I'm off for three days. I'm going to shoot for a run tomorrow, and maybe even lift a little on Christmas. But we'll see...... Then I need to come up with a plan for 2014. I'm hesitant to start any brand new workout program because I'm currently trying to get pregnant. (Did not happen on try 1). I plan on making some goals for next year, maybe like quarterly goals, to keep me on track. I've been in a bit of a rut lately...... I really want to be healthier in 2014. I feel like I'm doing a lot of wasting time and not being very productive in home life. Like I watched 2 movies and 2 shows yesterday. I was just a couch potato.
I probably won't be checking back in till Friday so everyone enjoy the holidays! Thank you for being my support in 2013!
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Amy - the truth, for me, I believe is that even though I *think* I've been eating at a "deficit", clearly I have not been! A couple of things went wrong, particularly at the end.
What went wrong?
1. I was supposed to have only 1 eat-up day per week. Most weeks I had 2. Some weeks I had 3....those "eat-up" days can easily diminish into NOTHING all the low-calorie days.
2. I think my low-calorie days weren't quite low-enough. So, come January, I'm going to knock off another 100 calories per day to make sure I really AM in the calorie-deficit I think I am.
3. 3 x weekly work-outs is great, but I think it won't help me move off the rest of this bodyfat. I have to decide if I can throw in another couple work-outs, without turning into HUNGER DEMON. Might try it. Might not. Might wait until spring where, at least, I can get out walking every single night if I choose!0 -
Hi Chloe! Sounds like you're doing very well....TONS of women NEVER get those last post-pregnancy pounds off, and here you are, what, 2 months later?? My goodness you ARE DOING AWESOME!!
Better - I am taking this very week off logging and off weight-training. But, I'm already feeling bloated and gross - doesn't take very long, lol!!
I think, for January, I'm going to do a good ol' fashioned D-I-E-T. As in, curtail the calories, rely on green teas, etc., and MOVE a good 5 lbs off me. Then, heading into February, I can really just go back to what was working for me in September.
I HAVE to stop having MORE than one "eat-up" day per week....that's pure laziness on my part. Also, I have to accept that I am an adult and can choose to eat like an adult. Eating "like a kid" has NOT gotten me the figure I want....but, eating like an adult has!
Anyway, 1 week of indulgence is right NOW. And, yep, I'm gonna enjoy and then I'll be back on the deficit-train come Dec. 30th.
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Here's the next challenge (running Dec. 30/13 - April 14/14) --->>> http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/18086-creating-the-best-me0
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Beeps- Thanks for posting the challenge info. I wanted to start the year off right with a challenge! You look amazing and you shouldn't stress about the scale.
Ashley- I have weighed myself since I quit logging and I am up 4 pounds. I haven't been keeping up with my workouts like you have though. I do stress when I log everything so I understand where you are coming from.
Chloe- when you are ready, you will be motivated. New babies are hard. Worrying about weight doesn't help.
I have had a horrible stomach bug and I am behind on everything! I think I will take a nap now! Happy holidays!0 -
I will be very honest by saying I am 100% HAPPY with the way that I look in my clothes! I have now been weight-lifting for 2.3 years and the WAY that my figure has changed is, for me, nothing short of MIRACULOUS. I worked HARD for it and I'm really enjoying myself, when clothed.
However, when "less-than-clothed", I still have some work to do. I don't believe I have 20 lbs to shed, but I do believe another 10 lbs shed (which has more to do with what that equates for in inches lost, than the scale.....I hope you understand that) will really keep me within striking distance of where I want to be.
Goals are SO individual - it's totally okay that you don't have the same goals as me. It's totally okay that I don't have the same goals as you.
I also want to work on unassisted pull-ups in 2014 and better/more push-ups, too. The bodyfat coming off will help the look of my lower body. The pull-ups/push-ups work will help the look of my upper body.
IT'S ALL VERY GOOD!0 -
Hi ladies!
Just doing a quick check in to wish you all a Merry Christmas! 0 -
Hi, I joined this group long time ago, I have sat and watched, then I left this website, but have come back cause my clothes are hurting my tummy and I am not going to buy new clothes, I have been reading the threads in here and am feeling really inspired, I have a nightshift tonight being 27/12/13 and will sleep most of the day and then I have work in the afternoon. So my days are all over I need to loose 10kg so looking for inspiration for this. Beeps you are very inspiring 0
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Hey all. Hope everyone enjoyed the holiday! I did and am glad to say I moderated my drinking rather well for the most part. Iate too many sweets, but never just got uncomfortably full or anything. I also logged 3 miles on the mill and walked 45 minutes with my Mom and Daphne yesterday. I still feel fluffy.
We have no plans this weekend and I'm glad. We've got some friends coming in from out of town for New Years, and then I plan on hibernating most of January, getting my diet back in check, and getting back to regular workouts. I made some goals for the new year and am sort of inspired.
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Even though I skip breakfast everyday, I ate way too much, I drank way too much and I exercised never!!
I am fat and out-of-shape and that did NOT take very long!
Hubby's bday is tomorrow and then diet-month begins. Bring it on, i'm f*cking ready for it!0 -
We did a 7-course tasting menu at a fancy-pants restaurant for hubby's bday.
I ate only half of each plate that arrived - and my husband ate his own portion plus my half! Everything was deeeeeeee-lish, but I was just so sick of eating!
Anyway, it was a super-fun time and we really liked the food.
Today feels like a "no eating" day - we are traveling home! Mind you, that doesn't mean "no calories", as I sit here with plenty o' Bailey's in my coffee. Forgive me - that's what it takes for me to survive these holidays!0 -
Amazing how we work SO hard to lose inches or portions of inches off of our bodies and a weekend of binging seems to almost undo it. I feel quite bloated today also. I did better with my drinking, but sort of ate whatever. Had takeout and/or leftovers for almost every meal. Feeling it today. One more week and then I need to get back on the diet horse again.
I did get some movement in this weekend. I took a quick walk before friends came over Friday. Saturday I did some yoga which was quite nice. Yesterday I ran a few miles and walked some with Daphne. I was wearing out pretty quick and thought I was just dragging *kitten*, but when I came home and clocked my distance, I realized I was running almost 9 minute miles pushing a stroller! That is super fast for me without stroller! So I was pleased. I've got tomorrow and Wednesday off so plan on getting some good workouts in. I was actually dreaming about lifting weights last night/this morning. I think my body is trying to tell me something.....0 -
Ugh, I am F.A.T. With no motivation! I got a stomach bug, didn't eat for 2 days and yet still gained nearly 3 pounds! I can't stop eating and I don't feel like working out. But I will. I have to. I have to have a plan for the week or I will keep stuffing my face. I might try to do DVDs in the am and elliptical in the afternoon, just to jump start my weight loss. I weighed this am for the challenge, but plan on going back to Fri weigh ins. I only have 5 days and want to get off some of this fluff. Plus, I need my work pants to fit when I go back.
Ashley - that's awesome! Way to keep it up.
Beeps- I'm glad you had fun and showed some control in your eating. I baked cookies with the girls on Christmas Eve and ate half of them myself!0 -
Oh, and I am NEVER commenting on someone's status again. I do not like the notifications for everyone else who commented. I will only like status' now0
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BTW, I am thinking about doing a cleanse. I know there are lots of reasons "to" and "not to", but my body always just feels a bit lighter after "cleansing". I sort of think Dr. Oz is a D-bag, but I had book marked this months ago and think I may give it a try. I may incorporate some protein in some form by day 2. I got a "sport blender" for Christmas and it's currently at work so I'm all set.
http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/dr-ozs-3-day-detox-cleanse-one-sheet0 -
Today it is back to logging and counting and exercising and ALL of IT! I'm ready....here we go!0
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What do you all think about creating a new topic, or even new(private?) group to start off 2014? I have a feeling we'll get a lot of stopper-inners after the new year that will post once or twice and never come back. Just an idea...... I think everything is totally public as it is, and given how this board has really turned into more of a small group of women keeping each other motivated (and sometimes talking about our 2 week goals), maybe we should start an "Original NTHG's" or something. Thoughts?0
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There are almost 8,000 NTHG's currently!0
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Morning ladies!
I've officially fallen off the logging wagon - not entirely sure if I will pick it back up in the New Year, as it doesn't seem to do me much good. But I've kept up with my workouts and finally finished stage 1 of NROL4W today. It feels good to finally have a stage under my belt. Not sure I'll continue with Stage 2 as I'm trying to get pregnant and I've heard mixed thoughts on whether lifting is a good idea while trying. I'm kinda ready to just say f it and go ahead with it anyway. I may have gained weight during the first stage, but I FEEL so much better, and I have muscles! I've been doing my best to moderate my drinking and have been doing really well with staying under 3 drinks on weekend nights. We'll see how much longer I can keep that up.
@Beeps- tasting menus are awesome, but can definitely start to feel like too much at the end. Way to have self control!
@Kclynch - I hear ya. I stopped commenting too. I wonder if there is somewhere in the settings we can change that.
@Better- more power to ya (on the cleanse). I don't think I could do that without being a complete and utter biotch to everyone around me. I think a new topic/private group is a great idea.
Ok that's all I can see for now. Also, how the heck is it almost 2014 already!?0 -
I don't mind new people stumbling in here....sometimes they stay! (that's how we all got here....)
I also don't mind the idea of an "original NTHG" thread....in one of my other groups, I just have a "Daily Chat Thread" and that is pinned at the top!
Good luck with conception, ramalem - if I was to re-do my pregnancies, I'd totally lift throughout them! Instead, I was W-A-Y too much on the cardio track (didn't even *know* the weight-training track existed, though, to be fair to myself....)!
I did get my lifting in-and-done, today.
IT TOOK 90 FRICKIN' MINUTES!!!!!!!!!!!!0 -
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New Year!0
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In honour of the rolling in of 2014....0
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It's time to....0
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This is where the "last 10 lbs" girls live and breathe.
This is where the girls that are NOT that heavy, in the first place, come to vent and discuss, plan and execute.
We (sometimes) post our "plans" for the upcoming 2-week-period (usually on Mondays, but no magic to this!).
And, sometimes, we have set challenges that you can opt-into if you want the "accountability" piece to help you on your fitness/nutrition journey.0
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