2 week challenge
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Abigail - you can ignore my question about your race! not sure how I missed the first line of your post initially
Amy - I've added you to the Star Challenge too0 -
All those places sound fabulous, Amy....I haven't been to any of them, but I am really glad you posted that because if I am in the mood for Caribbean, I'm going to write you and ask you, again!
shanaber - I don't like company and am totally company-ed out....this week won't be hard, it is a gf and she literally is packing up all her belongings to move to NZ (she fled there a year ago after her mother died and she lost her house and her job in the Calgary floods!). Sooooooooo, because it may be YEARS before I see her again, I am trying to look at her being in my house as a "positive" thing. She isn't any trouble, for sure.
Gawd, I have TOO much work to do.
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BUT, I got my 45-minutes of lifting in, today, and am already back at work....maybe this 45-mins per day is a good switcheroo - guess we shall see. AND, the weather is PERFECT for a nice walk with my gf after work.
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Here is the Star Challenge results from last week - just Beeps and me and we were both silver. I am pushing for Platinum this week!
I have added everyone in for this week so please check it and keep me honest here - let's have an awesome week Ladies! :happy:
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Shanaber - whats the star challenge?0
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Shanaber - whats the star challenge?
It is just a little motivational challenge - you set a calorie goal for the week and try to be under it or not over by too much. Based on how you do (honor system with logging) you get a Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze star. We do it typically over a month and of course you want to be platinum all the way across, right? :laugh: Its just one more bit of encouragement to stay on whatever plan you have set for yourself. If you want to join in I will add you to the list, just send me your calorie goal for the week. It runs Monday - Sunday and I will post the results next Monday.0 -
Shanaber - whats the star challenge?
It is just a little motivational challenge - you set a calorie goal for the week and try to be under it or not over by too much. Based on how you do (honor system with logging) you get a Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze star. We do it typically over a month and of course you want to be platinum all the way across, right? :laugh: Its just one more bit of encouragement to stay on whatever plan you have set for yourself. If you want to join in I will add you to the list, just send me your calorie goal for the week. It runs Monday - Sunday and I will post the results next Monday.
that would be fun. Mine is 105000 -
Thanks, shanaber!!
I am gonna hit my calorie deficit, now, I tell you....
I have a wedding to attend on September 20 and JUST FOUND MY DRESS! So, to MAKE SURE I am "one size smaller" in 10 weeks, I am posting MY motivation right here!! Let me know your thoughts on this dress --->>>
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So, I want to be down 5 lbs by end of July. I will aim for 3 more lbs down by end of August. And, then 2 more lbs down by wedding event.
That's 10 lb, baby!!0 -
Good morning ladies! You guys sure move quick, I probably can't catch up with everything, but wanted to check-in! I had a 4 day weekend last weekend and ended up staying home yesterday due to a pretty bad headache. Tylenol just doesn't cut it either. :grumble: But I'm back and feeling better today... unfortunately, being out for 5 days also means I have a lot of work to do today.
I need to stick to my goals for real this week - NO EXCUSES:
2 lifts, 1 cardio and 1 day of yoga
Water
Limit sweets
Stretch
Shanaber - I failed to log the end of my week and I'm too lazy to go back and back-log so last week is no star for me. My calorie goal moving forward is 14,000 and I'm going to log all week if it kills me
Definitely loving that I had the hubs install a ceiling fan, it's been SO warm!
Ashley - So glad to hear no cancer! How are you feeling these days? How far along are you again?
Chloe - I hear you on the crazy. Let me know how you like Piyo, I've heard really good things about the program.
Shander - I also went to Couples Swept Away in Negril, Jamaica (it may have been a different one than Ashley). I liked it, but liked our non all inclusive better. As long as you stay to the West End in Negril, it's not too sketchy. There is something to be said about all the food you can eat and booze you can drink though
Abi - Sorry your race got cancelled and the weather was crummy for the 4th. Our weather was awesome in the AM and then rained in the evening.
Amy - We've been grilling like crazy since it's been too hot to cook inside. A lot of salmon, steak and chicken with grilled corn and a side salad. Cooking Light is one of my favorite go-to's for new recipes. We've also been grilling pizza, if you haven't tried it yet, I highly recommend!
Beeps - Cute dress and awesome goals! I also miss those gals.
That's all I can see/remember. Have a great week ladies.0 -
Ok - I added in Kadi and Ram have you updated as well.
Beeps - love the dress! I think you will look amazing in it!
Ram - I can't believe how hot Seattle has been and so early in the season for you. I want to know how you grill pizza? I would love to try it!0 -
Sorry, things have been crazy! I didn't log on Sun....I didn't eat anything crazy, I just didn't feel like logging so i was probably silver? I will do better at posting on Mon next week, Shanaber. Thanks again for running it.
I need to go back and log yesterday too. I am finally seeing the scale move in the right direction. I knew I just needed to step up my workouts. I have worked out 6 of the last 7 days...just about everyday since getting back from Florida.
Beeps- Nice dress! 5 pounds in July sounds tough, but I am also hoping to drop 4 pounds in July...then 2 pounds a month after that.
Ram- you are one fit mama! Keep it up!!!
Welcome, Kadi!
Abigail- Sorry about your race! That's a bummer. We got a lot of rain the day before and the day after, but the 4th was good.
Ashley- I am glad it was just a scare but wow, that must have been very stressful! You are also one fit mama! You're doing great.
I miss Chui and Jenn too. I also miss mamareese. People come. People go. It makes me a little sad.0 -
Thanks for adding me! Here is the link I used to learn to grill it: http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/how_to_grill_pizza/. It was super easy once you get the hang of it. The once thing I would recommend is to have two people working on it and to have ALL ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you start, it moves real quick.0
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Good check-in, ramalem!! You must be tummy-heavy by about now....
shanaber - I love the dress, too! I really want to order it in an "8", but I probably won't....I will order the "10" and just "be safe". I know, I know....but that way, I can also be sure my shoulders fit (I'm pretty big in the shoulders!)....and my big ol' hips can slide in it, too!
kclynch - 5 lbs in July WILL be tough, but I'm including that initial "whoosh" I get when I just get serious about calorie-deficit and lose the carbs....that's why i am doing a more measured August (3 lbs) and September (2 lbs).
Funny, anyway, because I am not stepping on the scale (using the tape measure).
The '10 lbs lost' is another way of me saying I want to lose an inch off my waist....and hopefully in the next 10 weeks I can DO THAT!0 -
Thanks for adding me Shanaber. I'm usually under but I think sometimes I'm too under.
Beeps - that dress is gorgeous. I have a wedding in Nov. By then the nights should be warm so I will find something in sept I think.
I slept in! My kids are at my mother-in-laws for the week and today is my day off so I turned off my alarm last night. 9.45 am - I haven't slept that late in 6yrs! I was up at 1am watching movies though0 -
That dress is perfect, Beeps, beautiful!
Ram, I haven't tried to grill pizza, what's the secret? pizza stone? dough? I have some recipes with my garden veggies on pizza and that might be the way to go.
No star for me either, I am starting fresh this week. I overdid with the mexican food last night but I went light tonight and I am going to get a star even if it's not platinum.
I got a interval workout Sunday, on fitnessblender.com, has anyone else tried it? It's free and pretty good, the one I did. It was no-equipment, tabata style with some core work.
Tonight I did treadmill hill intervals, weather wasn't going to cooperate for trail run but maybe this weekend!
I have my cousins wedding in the Poconos in September and it's the weekend after labor day so I want to take the week off and do something around there. At first I was thinking Atlantic City but I don't know-we could go to the Poconos and chill for awhile, or NYC, but it's kind of expensive, but we wouldn't need a rental car for it...
Sorry, thinking out loud. but if anyone wants to weigh in?
I found a dress at the ARC for $10 and it's a 6 (Express) which I would have thought would be too big but it is snug! well, weigh in tomorrow-I haven't for awhile but will be curious to see. Size is just another number eh?0 -
Ran today and it felt wonderful! But my foot was so sore this afternoon. I was super busy at work and between the two I was in a really bad mood when I got to the gym
Thank goodness for trainers who know when to give you the tough workouts and heavier weights to work out the stress and get your mind off things. The hug helped too :happy:
Still feeling down, frustrated (and fat) with my foot keeping my from really getting in a regular cardio workout but I see the doctor again tomorrow so maybe I can get a pass to do cardio at the gym instead of running for a while. I also think keeping my calories low is getting to me but I am terrified of gaining if I go up with so little exercise.
Thanks for the link Ram - I am going to have to try the pizza, it just sounds so yummy! I have lots of fresh basil so I am thinking maybe a grilled chicken pesto pizza mmmm....
Amy - I am going to have to check out fitnessblender - I have not done any of those workouts. Also if it were me - I would go into NYC, go to TKTS and get (cheapish) tickets to see a show. and dress size (like weight) IS just a number and varies greatly depending on the brand, store, designer, cut, style, etc., etc.... I honestly like Beeps idea of not looking at weight but looking at measurements and where you want to be - that said I have had an incredibly hard time moving away from the scale and only weighing once a week. I am tied to that feedback - positive or negative.
Kadi - enjoy your time to sleep in and get refreshed/rejuvenated!
KC - wow 6 workouts in 7 days! way to kill it!!0 -
Amy - I like fitness blender. But I don't burn as much as they say. The 1000 workout is around 600 for me. But it's still good as I got bored easily with other programs0
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well I'm bummed this morning....I went to go do my 3rd Piyo workout today and the disc stopped working. The seller said they would send me a new one, but now I have to wait. I am thinking I will just restart hopefully next week if I get it before then. This week I will just continue eating well and running and yoga.
Still crazy busy at work and my department moved buildings, so everyone is bringing cookies and stuff....I managed to avoid everything yesterday and plan on doing the same today.0 -
oh yeah, mamareese?!?!?!? is anybody friends with her here at mfp and can check-in????
Amy - size is TOTALLY just a number....keep YOUR eye on YOUR prize which is YOUR tape measurements! The rest does not matter....
shanaber - sorry about the foot...I would be totally frustrated, too!!!!
Chloe - eating well and running and yoga is a PERFECT combo!
I will lift today and because the weather is just SPLENDID, I will go for a walk after work....will repeat tomorrow. Friday, my kid has baseball so I'll do that in the evening. And, Saturday means scheduled cardio, a pedicure, son's afternoon baseball and finally a GIRL'S NIGHT BBQ at a friend's penthouse patio!!
I am pre-logging ALL my calories this week! It will be nice to have flat-belly for Saturday....but more importantly, keeping in mind my MOTIVATIONAL DRESS!
flat-belly should come from carb-depletion that I am doing this week....0 -
Happy Thursday everyone!
I got my fist lift in of the week yesterday and it felt so good, I need to remember that feeling next time I'm dragging my feet :laugh: So far I'm on track with my goals for the week. Hoping that taking the week off next week for vaca won't derail my progress. I plan on getting a lot of walking in, so I'll just need to make it a priority.
Beeps - Definitely getting tummy heavy. I miss zipping up pants...
Amy - The secret to the pizza is just making sure you rub the grill with a paper towel soaked in olive oil and making sure the grill is crazy hot (500+) and it will just get a good crust. It scared me at first, but the more you do it, the easier it gets. That link I posted has all the steps and I followed it to a t. Also go to NYC. It's so much fun!
Shanaber - So sorry about your foot. Injuries are so frustrating. Have you thought about swimming? I can't really run long distances anymore without feeling like I need to pee every 2 seconds and that has been frustrating for me too...
Hi Kadi!
Chloe - I agree with Beeps - eating well and yoga make a great combo. Good for you for avoiding all those goodies.
That's all I can see/remember. Hope you all have a great Thursday!0 -
Hey ladies. I had a nice day off yesterday. Got in some running intervals on the way to the park. I'm basically doing run 5 minutes, walk 2. I did 4 internals yesterday and walked quite a bit. My lower back was telling me about it. Which by the way, I forgot about back pain and pregnancy. I sat with a heating pad every night for a good part of my last pregnancy. Ugh. Working out does make me feel better, especially my pilates-strength class I do at the office. I ate pretty well yesterday, but I'm just eating a lot of sweets. Mostly 40 calorie popsicles, but it adds up. I slept great last night, which was nice as I did not the prior 2 nights.
Ram, have you tried Bella bands? You can extend your regular pants by not zipping them and covering them with the bands. Good job on lifting!
Beeps, Reese just left MFP unanounced. One day she was just gone....I wonder what happened to her? Sounds like you have a plan. I agree prelogging is very helpful.
Chloe, sounds like you're doing well despite life seeming to try to foil your plans!
Shana, sorry about your foot. Injuries are so frustrating! I agree with Ram, maybe try swimming? I really miss swimming laps....
I can't see anything else, but I remember the grilling pizza topic. I love doing that! I agree with Ram's advice. Also, I use tongs and metal spatula to flip the pizzas. Additionally, I use a wood padle with corn meal on it to slide the dough onto the grill. I love that thing. Does anyone have a good homemade dough recipe? I always use store bought packets you just add water to, but I feel like I could do better. I used to make pizza often, but have not done it in a while.
Well I better run. We have very little planned this weekend so I should be able to get in a run and some yoga as well as relaxing. Have a great day all!0 -
Ram, have you tried Bella bands? You can extend your regular pants by not zipping them and covering them with the bands. Good job on lifting!
I have two of them, but a lot of the time it just ends up giving me a weird looking belly with a muffin top. I'm quite enjoying the smooth look of the full panel maternity pants 0 -
Hi!
No lifting for me, today....will double-up on my evening walk and just be glad that I managed to get anything (outside work) done today.
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Okay, I am going to go lifting today....have a great weekend everyone!0
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It's a low-calorie weekend. Wish me luck!0
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Morning all. Happy Sunday!
Good luck Beeps
my children arrived home yesterday. Gosh I missed them! My son realised he has his first wobbly tooth last night. He's growing up
Today is my "long" running day. I'm aiming for 9km. Hope everyone is having a great day/night0 -
Have a great run Kadi!
Beeps - I hope your low calorie weekend is going well! I started out that way but too many errands meant eating on the run and I haven't eaten well.
Tonight we are going to our favorite local restaurant to celebrate our anniversary! Going to try to eat healthy with either steak or salmon!0 -
Whoohoo! I was under goal for the week even with the anniversary dinner, and I made my macros! Most importantly I have lost the 5 pounds that found me in Dallas and my clothes are back to fitting as they should - just in time for my trip to Charlotte tomorrow!
I fell today while getting my cardio in walking and thought I had broken my hand - 4 hours in urgent care and a few x-rays later... no break, just major soft tissue injury and lots of purple bruising!! Yea, sore but no cast required and hopefully I can lift again when I return from my trip!
Hope everyone had a great weekend!0 -
No star for me :sad: I blew it....late night pizza, way too much wine, McDonald's breakfast....this weekend was a mess. Although I did get in a great PiYo workout Saturday that I am still ridiulously sore from and went for a walk with the dog and a run with the baby and husband yesterday.
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Hey all. My weekend was pretty good. I was relatively active Saturday - doing some work in the yard, walked to the farmers market..... Yesterday I got some yoga in. I'm going to try to make that my weekly thing on Sundays during nap time. I just did half a video on doyogawithme, so did about 30 minutes. I ate alright. I got a good amount of food prep done yesterday and grocery shopped so I'm set for the week! We've got company (4 adults) in town for a music festival here in Louisville from Friday afternoon (I'm going to the fest Friday) and they'll leave Sunday morning after breakfast. Eric is going to the music fest all weekend, so I'll be on solo Mom duty Saturday and Sunday from about 2:00pm on, so not sure what we'll do during the day. Maybe the zoo.
My goals are the same as last week:
1. 4 workouts (check!)
2. Eat reasonably (Friday was kind of a bust, but otherwise did pretty good)
3. Lots of water (check!)
4. Go to bed early (I need to work on this.....I've become addicted to Big Brother and tend to start watching it around 9:30-9:45 so I don't get to sleep till close to 11)
Have a great week ladies!0
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