2 week challenge
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I'm definitely doing the March challenge! My goal is 8000 kcal per week, with a minimum of 60 g protein per day.
March goals:
1. Walking 10,000 steps per day
2. Biking for 30 min per day.
3. Drink less pop (only 1 can per day)
4. Lose 5 lbs.
5. Do calisthenics routine at least every other day.0 -
Beeps - Wow! That sounds like a terrifying experience!! I hope you feel better soon :flowerforyou: I love your pic though! Happy to see you have a face
I'm glad you had a good vacation aside from the nasty urchin stings!
Amy - Your plan sounds like a good one! My cheat meals would end up being liquid too! haha
Ashley - Looking great!! I hope you did your 5 miles like you were planning! I can't wait to be able to run outside again.. once this stupid snow melts I can get back on the bike path!!
Alexluevano - Welcome! Sounds like you have some great goals!
Wassergottin - Great goals!
Sorry I've been MIA!! I've been doing pretty decent with eating, splurged a bit this weekend, had Mexican & Chinese food! It was delicious, but not too healthy haha! Next week, starting Sunday I'm doing the 7 day cleanse that I did this summer with the fiance & a friend from work. I've been stuck at the same weight for a few months and just want a jump start on losing the last little bit! I've still been great with working out in the mornings and I can't wait til the bike path clears up so I can run on some mornings and lift on the others!
Also, in other news.... I FOUND MY WEDDING DRESS!!
I'm so excited!! Now I have to wait another 404 days to wear it Time to really work on getting a butt and toning my arms & back!! :happy: :happy: 0 -
wassergottin - I've put you into the March *star* challenge!0
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Thanks, ladies....it wasn't a very good weekend. That Friday bull-*kitten* really threw me for a loop! I enjoyed the Oscars...."distraction" is EVERYTHING to me, right now.
Anyway, I need to get back to MY NORMAL, so I will go lift, today (even with pinky in bandage...I have to get my body moving again!) and I am back to calorie-deficit (slight).
*star* challenge STARTS TODAY, so make it a GOOD MARCH, ladies....let's REALLY MAKE IT COUNT this month, okay??0 -
that's exciting you found your dress, Shan! What sort of dress is it? I love weddings...
I was pretty good all weekend, for once. I even went to my husband's comedy show in Colorado Springs. The headliner was Dustin Diamond, Screech from Saved by the Bell. It was fun.
I am also somewhat prepared for the week, or the next couple of days anyway!
Beeps, how many of the best picture nominees did you see? I only saw ONE! Dallas Buyers Club. I liked it.
So, this week, I am trying to keep cals at 1400 per day, 4 workouts. that is all0 -
Yes, shander, post a picture of the dress, please!!!!!!
Amy, I saw only 4 of the pictures....2 of them this past Saturday, lol: "gravity", "dallas buyers club", "captain phillips" and "american hustle"
Now that Oscars are done, think of all the movies that will come out (on demand streaming) that I can enjoy....with "12 years a slave" being top of my list!0 -
OMG Beeps! I'm glad you are okay, but how spooky!
Good to hear from you Shan. Post some pics of your dress?
That's all I can see for now.
I'd say last week was mostly a success. I feel like I ate well, but I ate (drank really) a bit too much so I was over by 703 calories for the week. I totally could have come in closer if I wouldn't have grazed all day yesterday. It was nasty weather, I stayed in comfy clothes all day, didn't leave the house, and just sort of snacked throughout the day. It had been a really long time since I'd done that, and I made calculated decissions to basically be lazy and munch on carbs, so I don't feel terrible about it. It wasn't like I was out of control binging. I just wanted to eat the food. I was a little bloated this morning but already feeling normal again. Sometimes you just need a day in your jammies with a bowl of popcorn. And rice. And sub sandwich. And pasta. I did get a good lift in, so there's that. I also got 5 workouts done last week, including my 5 miles, and I have to say, it was one of the better runs I've had in a while. I did 5 miles in 48 minutes which is a bit better than normal time for me. As long as my bestie can get someone to cover work for her Saturday morning, we'll be running the 10k. If she can't we'll be doing a later run, but regardless, I have plans for a long run Saturday. It has me motivated to continue a long run on Saturdays. I really do enjoy it.
I'm ready to step it up in March. Let's do this!0 -
Amy, how was your husband's show?!?!?!?!?!? omg - so very excited for the BOTH of you!!0
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I was pretty good all weekend, for once. I even went to my husband's comedy show in Colorado Springs. The headliner was Dustin Diamond, Screech from Saved by the Bell. It was fun.
We must have been posting at the same time....but I couldn't let this go without comment! I loved Saved by the Bell! I have heard his material is a bit dark/nasty/etc. Too funny....0 -
Yeah, Screech is pretty dirty, but kinda juvenile dirty if you know what I mean.
There were two shows Friday and two shows Saturday, they were all pretty good, I think. Have already shared a youtube link? I can't remember, but if you want to see a clip of my funny husband:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-1usMGqqQc&sns=em
My husband was also a huge fan of Saved by the Bell, it is funny how much he knows about that show. I watched it too, I guess I just don't remember every detail, like that Screech had a robot named Kevin...
But weird celebrity sighting for me years ago-NYE 1998 I think, I was at a club in Las Vegas called The Drink, and I met Slater and Mr. Belding, they were actually partying together...0 -
Hi guys!
Beeps - so sorry to hear about what you went through, how scary.
Shand - Pic please!
Amy - that is so awesome. Good for your hubs. I also love Saved by the Bell. I literally have all seasons aside from college on DVD haha.
Better - your day sounds awesome. And good for you on an awesome run time. I've decided that I'd like to start picking up "distance" running again (prob no more than a half marathon). I miss it.
That's all I can see.
I had a pretty bad weekend, not gonna lie. Went to Vegas with my husband for work, so his bosses pretty much paid for everything. Champagne and wine were flowing, just couldn't help myself. I actually ate relatively healthy, salad with chicken for lunch and scallops and steak for dinner, so I guess I can't feel too bad. I probably consumed a weeks worth of cals on booze though. We went from Vegas to Phoenix to visit friends, ate and drank badly there too. Sigh. Scale somehow isn't up today thank goodness.
I really want to make March my month for some actual weight loss. Since I started lifting in December, my weight has increased. Yes I feel better, but my pants are still tight and I'm just not happy with the progress. I know that my eating/drinking is the root of my issue, but I am starting to feel like the lack of cardio (only HIIT once a week after lifting) just ins't cutting it anymore. I might have to cut back lifting to twice a week so I can fit 1-2 cardio sessions in. My lift sessions are almost an hour each, and when I workout at lunch, I just don't have time to fit it all in. So I either need to cut down my lifting OR buck up and get up early and run on lifting days.
Anywho, that's my rant. Hope you ladies have a great week and I'm excited to kick the Star Challenges BUTT this week 0 -
Ha! Slater and Mr. Belding partying. Too funny!
Ramalem, I have found a pretty good balance with 2 lifting sessions about 25-30 minutes each, my 60 minute yoga-lates class, and 2 runs (usually 2-3 miles each) to be a good balance of strength and cardio. I found when I was training for the mini I felt fluffy with no strength training. Then when I was lifting a lot more and not doing much cardio, I felt fluffy then too! I like a good muscle fatigue, but nothing beats a good sweat.0 -
I know I should know how to do this by now after being on MFP for 3 years... but how do I post a picture in here??:blushing:0
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I know I should know how to do this by now after being on MFP for 3 years... but how do I post a picture in here??:blushing:
You have to use am image hosting site like Photobucket and then copy the img code. I think you still have to change the letters "img" from uppercase to lowercase in two different areas. So yeah....not as simple as you would think. There are pretty good step by step instructions if you search the forums.0 -
I am going to watch your husband's youtube video when I get home, Amy...
ramalem - I wouldn't go to 2 lifting sessions. Really, I wouldn't. Cardio DOES make one "feel better"....but, it isn't the right DRUG to change your shape! If you really want shape-change, you really have to keep up the weight-training. Maybe just try and fit "cardio" in throughout your day, though - park further away when driving to/from places, take the stairs, etc., etc. I'm trying to figure out how to fit in MORE "unscheduled cardio" into this never-f*cking-ending winter, too....
Got my lifting in-and-done...problem now is I can't figure out how to get my weigh-lifting glove, off, without pressing on my pinky-pad (which is stitched and sore). Going on, I was pretty excited because my gauze pad held and I got my work-out done....then, in the change room afterward, I'm kinda like, "ruh-roh...."
I'm still wearing the weight-lifting glove as I type this, lol!0 -
I have to look it up everytime too, Shan. I use tinypic.com and you browse out, and select your pic and then it should give you a link for message boards, then you have to change "IMG" to "img" when you paste it in here.
Happy to help, cuz I wanna see a pretty dress:)0 -
Awww Beeps - You're so determined. Good luck with the glove. I am doing my best to still get three lifts in. I am starting yoga next week (is right next to my office) so that should help too. Just sick of feeling like im in a rut, even though I know lifting is so good for you.0
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I swear it is the WEATHER that is causing "rut"-season for everyone. TOO COLD. TOO DARK. TOO LONG A' WINTER.
I'm going to change up my lifting routine, too, to try and stave off "rut".
And, maybe purchase a rebounder....0 -
Ok... let's see if this works! Ignore the lighting.. it isn't the most flattering!!!
Edit: Woo! I did it!0 -
WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW!!!
BOOM!
That dress is B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!!
You are what makes the dress MORE beautiful, though, shander!! You are GLOWING ALREADY!!
So pretty!!
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I'm in for the March star challenge! I'm at 14,210 for the week. I may try to lower it if I meet my goal for another week or so, but I'm not ready to leave maintenance mode yet. I'm breastfeeding a baby and a half (I pump extra milk for a friend whose milk never came in), and I don't want to mess with the supply.
I had a good week last week--I managed to stay under my calories for the week, despite a few splurges at the end. I went over yesterday, but I was tempted to eat even more last night and restrained myself, so I count that as a win. I can definitely make up for the 150 calories or so that I was over by, but it would have been harder if I had to make up for 400 calories instead.
Shannon--LOVE LOVE LOVE the dress! You look beautiful in it!
Beeps and ramalem--I hear you. This winter weather is killing my workouts. I need to get outside and run. I did walk up and down the stairs for 15 minutes yesterday to get my heart rate up a little at least, but it's not the same (and very boring).... And Beeps, so sorry to hear about your surgery experience!
Amy--I'm going to check out your husband's act when I get home. I'm also a huge Saved by the Bell fan, so that's cool that he got to share the stage with Screech!
That's all I can see/remember.0 -
Shan the dress is beautiful! And you already look fabulous in it.
Beeps, I hate the weather too. But whenever I think about how terrible it is in KY I think of all my Canadian MFP friends and think you guys probably have it worse! Ugh.... We've had a few nice days and it's been such a tease. It's been in the teens the last 2 days, but is getting up to 44 on my day off tomorrow so I hope to be able to at least run outside at some point during the day. I'm ready for spring!!!!
Ris, OMG! What a good friend you are to supply another 1/2 baby worth of milk for your friend. BFing was no small feat, so to do that for her is really amazing. You totally are earning maintenance for all that milk you're making!
I've fasted for about 14 hours, have a healthy lunch packed, and yoga tonight. Unfortunately I'm picking up takeout for dinner as I did not meal plan well. I was not trying to go to the grocery the Sunday before an alledged ice/snow storm was going to hit. Anyways, doing Panera so not awful, but I may be waiting to recover from the extra sodium and weigh in Thursday. Still going to try to keep on track with my diet this week. I'm doubting I'll see a loss this week but would rather not see a gain.0 -
I agree with Ashley, Ris, that is so nice of you to do that for a friend! and ash, I think takeout is a way to control myself and know cals if they publish. My go to takeout for 500 cals or fewer: Chipotle tacos, Noodles japanese pan noodles with shrimp, and panda express mushroom chicken and angus steak (I add my own 1/2 cup of brown rice)
Shan, beautiful dress, so pretty, you look great and it's very vavava voom; you have a perfect figure for it.
I think I might be able to zip up my wedding dress again, I was thinking about it because we were watching "How I met your mother" and lily put on her wedding dress for robyn and barney's wedding, she was going to borrow their photographer because apparently Marshall had shaved his head before their wedding. Anyway, I really liked her dress! I just have to live vicariously through other brides, since I probably won't have another wedding
I am ready for spring, too. So far this week it's been nice in Denver. I am going to jog around the lake tonight, making bbq chicken sandwiches for dinner.
Last night I also stopped eating when I was still hungry and count that as a win, but I also counted my exercise and I said I wasn't going to count the D2S workout, they are mainly strength. but it takes me an hour and I only count 20 mins of circuit training. cheating?0 -
Shan! You look AH-Mazing Glowing bride, so happy for you!
Ris - what a rock star you are. I have a bestie right now that is going through some bfeeding issues and it breaks my heart. So amazing of you to do that.
Better - totally agree with Amy about finding good takeout options. Chipotle is great, and I've even had good luck with specialties and panera! The thing I like about more mainstream places, is that you can usually find all the data in the nutritional database. Huge plus!
Amy - I love that episode of HIMYM. So funny. I don't think it's cheating, I always log my strength though and usually just use the "strength training" under cardio. Probably not super accurate but I eat back my workout cals.
Speaking of "cheating" when logging workouts, does anyone have a HRM? I think I've seen Ashley logging her running with it, just curious which ones you guys like and if it works well to log especially for lifting. I think I'm in for a shock when I see how much I'm actually burning hahaha.
Unfortunately for Seattle, the start of spring just means more rain. We are supposed to be getting about 2-3 inches between today and Thursday.
Remind me why I live here again!? It does mean more snow for the mountains though, which is good, but crappy bc I'm busy for the next two weekends and can't take advantage! 0 -
Speaking of "cheating" when logging workouts, does anyone have a HRM? I think I've seen Ashley logging her running with it, just curious which ones you guys like and if it works well to log especially for lifting. I think I'm in for a shock when I see how much I'm actually burning hahaha.
I wear my HRM (Polar F60 I think) when I do cardio, but not to lift. When I first started lifting heavy back in 2011 with that Wet Wolf workout, I remember I was ecstatic that I just burned almost as many calories lifting as I would running. I shared this info with this group and Kate (chuisle) the research queen directed me to a good article that basically said HRMs are highly inaccurate for strength training for some oxigenation O2 rates or something. Since Kate always had such good research to back everything up, I took that as truth and have not worn a HRM while lifting since. I feel like for most cardio, the HRM is pretty accurate. And I like seeing the fruits of my labor in the form of getting to eat (or drink) some of that back. :drinker: Lifting isn't for calorie burns though in my book, but more for, like Beeps said, body transformation. And strength building and bone density and all that other non-vanity benefit. :glasses:0 -
Thanks! I always wondered if I should even bother logging lifting, but man I get hungry. 0
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...hilarious, ramalem....I finally figured out last summer that it was CARDIO that made me hungry, not weights....as soon as I could dial back the hunger (by dialing back the cardio), I started to lose bodyfat (again)....
we really are all DIFFERENT in some respects....sure, we're humans, all, but with some quirks and quarks built in.0 -
Lifting makes me hungry, but cardio does too. The thing is, the cardio burn seems more accurate so I feel ok about eating back cals but I have no idea what to eat back for lifting so I tend to over do it.
I am better off mixing the cardio and lifting but to really lean out for a beach vacation, I just have to keep calories low (which is easier to do if I don't exercise and lower carbs and up protein, but it's not magic, just less hungry...)
I would think, with more muscle you are burning more calories at rest, so maintenance for 130 pounds is the same calories whether you have 23% body fat or 30% body fat-but you're going to look better at 23%.
Weigh in tomorrow-first time since Costa Rica.0 -
Yeah, I think ultimately what it comes down to for me is finding a good balance as I'm not lifting heavy enough to have strength be all I do AND cleaning up my eating. I've been on NROL4W since January and I just haven't seen results. My clothes feel the same but I've gained weight (although have been stuck at said weight for almost 2 months) and I don't really see any noticeable definition changes.
March has got to be my month for some changes 0 -
Hey, hey! So we have had the stomach bug roll through our house since friday. YUCK!
Just to jump right in to the HRM - I don't have one, which is why I always say my burn is 1. I have noticed a trend on here though. People who wear an actual HRM have one burn. People who use those all day thingies....um, like the fitone or bodybugs or whatever they are called, they report a lower burn for their workouts. Why is that???? I use to want soemehing like that but I'm not sure how well they work. When I see them synched to peoples diaries and those people have an extra 500 calories EVERYDAY, how come they aren't losing more weight? Yes, they may not be perfect on their food diaries, but still, I don't think it adds up.
Ris- That's awesome! I wish i had someone I could have donated too. I had so much milk in the freezer that i eventually tossed it all!
Amy- I watched that the other night too and was thinking, I doubt I can fit into mine right now. I wish i could run around the lake. I think that would motivate me.
Shan - LOVE the dress! You are going to be beautiful
Beeps- You poor thing! I don't do well with pain meds. I hope you are all better.
Ram- I don't know. I agree, weights make me look better, but I feel like I need cardio to melt the fat away. Balance.
My plan was more cardio, but then i got sick. I don't have a plan this week. I think I'm going to run today before soccer and tomorrow do something else. :laugh:0
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