2 week challenge
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Good morning! I am a little behind on the curve since I just walked in to start my day
Ok. so the week was meh...there are some things I am proud of and others I just want to do "Gibbs" on myself (swat upside the head) LOL.
So my goals for the week were:
Strength training- 2x (YES!)
Run: 6-5-4 miles (6-5-NOPE)
Hills: 3x (1X...UGH)
Food:
Replace 2x breakfasts w/ smoothies (YES)
Lunch: Salad 3X (2x...close)
Min 20g protein per meal (I was close on most)
Calories for the week: 10,570 (Ok, this is the tough one...TOTAL cals were 12,863 NET was 10,864) My calories are set up using TDEE so I really shouldn't count NET calories...but they do tell me that I pretty much maintained for this week. Grump.
I was doing AMAZING all week And then the weekend hit. I knew Friday was going to be a bust b/c of date night...and it was so much fun going out to a nice restaurant on the beach and then walking the Waikiki strip and seeing what has changed over the last 15 years. Saturday I worked by tookus off! Volunteered at the USS Oklahoma memorial and did yard work there for 45 min and then came home and raked up two trash cans of leaves, pulled weeds, and trimmed stuff up for almost 2 hrs! Sunday was just inexcusable. Hubby likes to bring me breakfast in bed (No I am not complaining...but he doesn't understand nutrition and we have totally opposite ideas of "healthy)...well usually he brings me French toast for this yummy bakery....well he switched it up and bought me a waffle thinking it was "better"....well, must to my horror and his surprise...that mutha was DEEP FRIED! I ate it not wanting make him feel bad and that just set off a spiral...ending with him wanting Chinese for dinner b/c it was so hot and we didn't even want to get off the couch.
So new week goals!
Strength training- 2x
Run: 4-4-8 miles (gonna have do that on the weekend...ugh)
Hills: 2x
Food:
Replace 2x breakfasts w/ smoothies
Lunch: Salad 3X
Min 20g protein per meal
Calories for the week: 10,570
So there it is...now to get to it!0 -
This board is MOVING!!
Yayyyyyyyyyy!!
I totally don't believe any of the bodyfat calculators, or calipers, or any of it. For me, if it isn't a DXA scan, it is meaningless (i.e. incorrect) data.
But, hey, that's just me!
Also, kclynch....there are SOME carbs in the quest protein bars that I buy/eat....so, it isn't like I"m off ALL carbs. (And veggies are carbs, too, right?!??!)
I got my lifting in-and-done....my butt is SORE....this is a GOOD THING.
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I like fruit. That is all
I did Brazilian Butt Lift + elliptical this morning. Spent 3 hours shampooing my carpets. I am resting fro 20 min and then I am going to get in a second workout.
I got an invite to another challenge that goes until Xmas. As I entered in my mini goal weights, I realized that I COULD be back to where I was by Christmas!!!! That made me happy. I think I did 4 pounds for the first month, then 3lbs, then 2 lbs. I can TOTALLY do that!!!!
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I have everyone's Star Challenge report for last week except Abigail, so I will post it in the morning. I was heads down working all day today and then took the puppy to agility class tonight - I really needed to get away from the computer for a while. I did get a good run in today in the bit of rain we had - it was actually nice outside for a while until it got super hot and muggy. I was well under for the week so I made Platinum but my macros were really off and I was high on the Carbs and really low on Fat. So this week I am going for platinum again and trying really hard to get the macros back in line! I am running 3 days and training 3 days assuming work doesn't get in the way.
Kelly - look at you being Platinum 2 weeks in a row!! Two workouts in one day, after cleaning carpets...Wow you are really getting it done! Have you tried frozen grapes for a snack? I made some this morning for this afternoon and they were so refreshing and tasty!
Beeps - congratulations to your son! It is such a great feeling when you finally wrap up some of the kid activities, at least for a little break!
Chelneal - I have never heard of a deep fried waffle. I don't think I could have eaten it, even for my husband.
Ashley - sounds like you are right on target with your weight gain and staying active!0 -
Sorry for the late check-in, was swamped at work yesterday. It was a Silver star for me. All this running is making me hungry! I will check back in later & get caught up on everyone's posts when I have time.0
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No worries Abigail! I am having total craziness at work now too!
Everyone did awesome this week in the Star Challenge! We are going strong heading into the end of the month so I am expecting to see lots of Gold and Platinum for this week. I did drop Shander off the list as I haven't heard from her for a while.
For those newbies in the group or any one who wants to join in, the Star Challenge is just a bit more motivation to get us going and stay on track each month. You set a calorie goal and try to be under it. You can see the different levels above. You can change your goal week to week if you like. We run it Monday - Sunday and since I am on the US west coast if you post Monday morning and things aren't too crazy here, I will get the results up by Monday afternoon/evening.
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shanaber, my goals for August are to keep my calories <9,800 per week.
I have other 2-week challenge goals, too:
1. minimum 4 x work-outs per week.
2. minimum 12 x glasses of water per day.
3. do NOT finish any plate of food! Even 2- or 3- bites LESS than the plate is going to get me back in the swing of pushing food away.
4. no alcohol for a couple weeks.
I need a 3 lb dump once my period leaves to make me feel like any of this stuff "matters".0 -
I was thinking-how do you deep fry a waffle? Is it just a funnel cake?! mmmm...
I went to Ocean Prime for dinner and it was good. I had a salad and scallops with short ribs, it was good, and not too much food, but really hard to log it....
Weigh in tomorrow, I am really hoping I am maintaining, but I don't know, TOM yesterday and all...0 -
shanabar - my goals are < 9300 calories per week
other goals would be:
1) drink only water everyday
2) try to work out earlier in the evening so I can fit more cardio in
3) start strength training at least three days a week
4) not be disappointed when I gain weight for that time of the month0 -
So yeah...I had some serious ups and downs yesterday.
Calories were way over...by almost 500 calories. Started with yet another retirement ceremony and once again cake....at least the cake is good so I don't feel overly guilty about eating it, but it is definitely not amazing cake. For dinner I fell in to the trap of "oh well" and finished off my Chinese from last night.
The good thing was that I had a good running partner and we bee-bopped through 4 miles in a jiffy and felt strong and barely tired at the end.
Today I have preloaded all my meals and have it about 150 cals under target and sculpting this afternoon so on track for a good day...hopefully that will reset the gain on the scale and I can whittle away at these last 14lbs.
On a fun note, I think I have been convinced to do the Aloha marathon...training starts in a week Also still on track for the Half in August.
Yeah, that deep fried waffle was no bueno...I think they baked it normally and then threw it in the grease. Ugh. But now I know what those are an wont' be tempted again LOL.0 -
Amy, that food all sounds good! Yummy and protein-rich! BOSS!
jess1jane - I think weighing during TOM is just a mind-*kitten*. I avoid it.
chelneal - good luck with all that marathon training....that is sooooo not my "thing".
Today, I lifted and that's 2 - in a row, baby!
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Hi Ladies!
Hope everyone is having a great week. Too much for me to circle back on, but here's what I can see:
Beeps: great goals! Cutting out the booze kinda sucks, but man does it make a difference.
Amy: Your dinner sounds delicious, good luck with the weigh in.
Jess1Jane: So hard to be disappointed during TOM/a potential weight gain, but that's a good goal to have!
Chelneal: We all have up and down days, but sounds like you'll be making all the changes you need to make for the rest of the
week! That's all you can do
Week has been going ok so far. Done really well with my eating. I'm trying to cut back on processed carbs/sugar to see if I can stabilize my weight gain. I had a Dr. appt. yesterday and I've um gained quite a bit of weight (18 lbs up at 24 weeks) and most of the weight gain has come in the last month and a half. Dr. isn't too concerned yet, but also said that my belly is measuring "big" so we'll likely have to do a 3rd utlrasound to make sure the baby isn't a giant, awesome.
Workouts have taken a back seat this week as I'm trying to get the trim in my hubbies office painted while he's out of town for the week, but I plan on getting at least two lifts in and getting in as much walking time as I can on days I don't do a dedicated workout. It's been VERY hot here (high 80's/low 90's) which is making walking a challenge unfortunately. Anyway, my goals for this week are:
Lower my processed carb/sugar intake
WATER
Walking everyday I don't lift
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Had an incredibly busy day today - by the time I got up from my desk this afternoon to finally take a shower I realized I had yet another meeting call to be on and needed to leave for the gym immediately after that AND I hadn't eaten lunch or anything since 9am and it was nearly 3! Boo! I got a fast shower in, got on the call and it ended up running long so I changed for the gym and drove there, still on the call...When I got home I still had a good 3 hours of work to finish up. Hubby and sister-in-law went out for pastrami sandwiches and fries while I worked. I ended up with leftover veggie pizza - not great but better (calories) than the sandwich and fries! I ended up being under for the day - just barely but my macros were seriously out of balance. I am exhausted but determined that tomorrow will be a better day! I can't do too many more like the last 4 or so have been...
Even though it is really late I am getting up early to head out for a run before it can get crazy or too hot!0 -
ramalem - those u/s that say "ginormous" baby are kind of ALWAYS wrong!! Every woman I know who says, "u/s says my baby is 10 lbs!!" turns out to be 8.5 lbs...or whatever.
shanaber - congrats on the running!! I know you wanted to get back into that.
I'm going back for MORE lifting.
My scale weight isn't changing. I hate that.0 -
Shanaber: I hate telephone meetings...I have at least 3 per week that last at least 2 hrs each. I finally got a headset so I can at least stand while they are talking.
Ramalem: I don't have kids but I think it is great you are really focused on your health...I have had lots of friends (in the military) that go "all out" and then they only have 6 months before they have to do a fitness test or deploy and life sucks for them as they try to crash diet off 30+lbs.
So yesterday wasn't so bad, calories came in pretty close to goal and got my 20g of protein in each meal in....even if they were from a McDouble (my total weakness). I made it to my toning class and I love it b/c the lady is also a personal trainer so at the start of each class she asks what each one of us wants out of the class that day and then tailors the moves...I said hip flexor again and then most ladies said "belly pooch"...so lots of buns and abs I need to work on upper body stuff more, we do some but not a lot. I broke my right arm 2x in the last year so I am pretty weak. I need to start working up to 45 push-ups by Oct. Scale still hasn't budged...haven't measured but my shorts are still kina tight LOL.
Today calories are looking kinda iffy...a bit high if I stick to my grub plan but I have a 4-5 mile run this afternoon (supposed to be hot and humid though). Now that my mileage is going up, I have to start adding in pre-run/post-run nutrition which is seriously cutting into my main meals. I just placed my order for recovery bars, electrolytes, and 2+ hour run re-fuels ($100 gak!)
Looking forward to training next week...it is going to be interesting how my plans are going to overlap. I hired a coach for the marathon training mainly b/c being new here, and finding 20+ miles of decent (safe) running road is tough, and also to try and meet folks. I am still on schedule for the half in Aug, so there will only really be a 1 month overlap (bring on the food!). Since I am obviously off my meds, I also put my name in the hat to attend the Marine Corp (I am AF) month long leadership course at Quantico....Meh...may regret that later in life.
So onward we go...hoorah Chairforce! 0 -
Yesterday, I officially decided to eat back half of the calories I burn during my cardio sessions. So, now I'm thinking it is less than likely I will win a platinum star for the week. I made my calorie goal before I made up my mind about eating calories back. But I had been doing a lot of research about healthy ways to lose weight, and I was pretty close to losing more weight during a week than was healthy. So, I took a step back and reevaluated what I had been doing. Even though I was in love with the pounds dropping off, I knew that I would be happier if I were healthier, so I would put up with slower results. Day 1 into eating back my calories was yesterday, and it makes me feel good knowing that I can eat more haha0
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Beeps - I want to eat more too... but I am hoping that with my deficit (and I am keeping to it last week and so far this week) and getting in more cardio with the gym workout and running a bit again, maybe just maybe I will see a drop on the scale. It has been a while.
Ramalem - I would just keep doing what you have been doing, eating well and getting in your exercise, as long as you and the baby are healthy. The doctor told me I couldn't carry a baby bigger than 7 pounds and my daughter was 9 lbs 2 oz, but she was healthy, I was healthy (if a bit sore) and all was fine in the end.
Jess - I got your goal in for the Star Challenge for next week since that will be a new month. Do you want to increase it to include some level of calories you are eating back?
Chelneal - I work from home so my life is conference call meetings. I have a headset that works ok and lately have just been using my cell on speaker phone as it is more reliable than my VOIP phone - our internet seems to be having 'issues' lately. But in either case, unless I am driving the call and sometimes even if I am, I use that time to stretch and do abs, etc.. I can totally appreciate how your pre/post run fuels get in the way of your normal calories. I use protein powder after I run (usually in my coffee) and hate to have those extra calories but I am making it work. Also can't believe an AF girl has signed up for a MC class but I have heard Quantico is awesome and you can show all those grunts what you are made of!
Can't believe tomorrow is Thursday already - where has this week gone?! I have a concert at the Hollywood Bowl on Friday, another concert on Saturday and throwing a birthday party on Sunday and somewhere in there make it to the gym for cardio and lifting! - whew - going to be a busy busy weekend! I will need Monday back at work to recuperate!0 -
We are taking down the kids fort this weekend....it was QUITE the contraption when it was built....but they have mostly outgrown it and with a careful take-down, my brother will move all the wood and re-assemble it, for his kids, at their grandparents cabin.
I think I might cry. I mean, I am happy about it, because we will have some "green" room on the yard, again....but, heck, my kids are growing SO fast and I (all of a sudden) feel like I've MISSED IT ALL.
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ramalem - don't let the drs scare you, beeps is right they are usually wrong about size & big babies are healthy babies. My first was a big one & she was so easy to change & take care of & she was really healthy. My second was small due to a 2-vessel cord so she looked like a preemie & she ended up with bronchitis at only 2 wks old.
chelneal - that is amazing about the marathon training. I still have yet to run over 4 miles all at once. I will be working on that since I am considering a 12 mile trail race in the fall, yikes!
Speaking of which, my race was awesome last night. The weather was nice & cool and guess what? I beat my sister! Okay she is the slower of the two so now I need to work on the next one which will be tough since she is pretty fast. It was very encouraging though. I shaved off like 5 minutes of my time so I am pumped.
Jess - that sounds like a good idea splitting the exercise calories as you will still be at a deficit anyways
shanaber - have fun with your busy weekend, sounds like fun
Beeps - I am loving parenting more as my kids get older, but you are right sometimes it does seem like it all happens so fast, although you do kind of get a chance at it again when they have kids & some say it's even more fun as a grandparent 0 -
Ram- I agree with the ladies - My oldest was suppose to be 10 pounds. I had weekly ultrasounds to monitor her size. I even had to have Dr.s in the room "Just in Case" She was only 8'3!
Shan- Sounds like you are doing fabulous with cardio and deficit.
Beeps- I am hungry too! I was REALLY bad on Mon/Tues. I am trying so hard to keep it together for the rest of the week which is hard since today is my hubbys bday and we are celebrating another bday today.
Abigail- I am glad your race went well!!! Great job!
Jess- It is good to reevaluate when what you are doing isn't working. I WISH I knew what I was doing when I was closer to my goal weight.
Chel- I ran a 5K last summer. Just the one. then i was done. :laugh: Good for you!
I am off to workout.0 -
Ram- I am going to agree with everybody on the baby weight thing, they said the same thing about Jack and he was 8 pounds....although he did have a big head, which was fun :noway:
I have been super hungry this week too! I think its TOM soon though.
I have been ok this week. I have gone over a little on cals, but I ran Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. Took a rest day Tuesday, just because I felt I needed it.0 -
Thanks mama's for all the reassurance... I guess we'll just have to wait and see 0
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So who caught Sharknado 2 last night (horrible movie LOL)
Abigail: kudos for you on doing trail races! I would probably crash and burn if you put that terrain in front of me! We had a lovely spot in VA that was a 5 mile trail run and I was mush after all the ups/downs/turns/terraces/rocks/roots....etc LOL
Yesterday was a good day and got in a solid 4-5 mile run...calories went over a bit of what I planned, but at this point I am starting to wonder. The last two mornings I have gone to bed a bit hungry and woken up gnawing on my arm....I have almost chugged down 20oz of my morning shake which has 27g protein and 9g of fiber and I still have a rumbly in my tummy. I wore the bodymedia for almost a year and so I "think" I have a good idea of what my numbers are...normal work day w/ no exercise I come in around 1725-1800 calories. MFP says my sedentary/desk job is at 1710...I leave that be and allow the difference to be my buffer zone since I eat out for lunch almost daily and I am sure my calories are off despite my best attempts. Then there are the exercise calories...some days they exceed 800+...other days I don't get off the couch. I used to add up calories each week for my "planned" exercise and do the TDEE method and that seemed to work well, especially when I am on a program. Might go back to that. So there are some days I don't eat enough...and other days I over eat. Now IDEALLY what I need to do is stop my snarf fests each weekend and raise my weekly calories...le sigh. I do wish MFP had a workout day and rest day rolling calories.
Today I am headed to a tech fair and they are serving "free lunch"...not sure what that will entail. Also invited hubby to Mongolian BBQ tonight...
Exercise today...IDK, I hurt. My ankle tendonitis is flaring up and I don't know what I did to my triceps on Tuesday by yeeooch! I am really struggling with my AM workouts...I have made 1 in 3 wks? LOL. That is when I am supposed to do my hills and I feel bad b/c hubby bought me a Concept2 rowing machine and I have used it 1x since my bday in April...such good cross training!
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shanabar - no, keep my calories the same. next week I'll do a better job at calculating calories, hopefully I will know what I am doing by then
Ugh tonight is going to be busy! First off, I absolutely can't miss big brother. Maybe I will do homework while I watch because I have two finals and two term papers due tomorrow. Plus, I couldn't possibly not work out tonight because I already ate more than my calorie goal, so I need to work that off. My body has a pattern of losing weight then gain some of that back. Today was an up day so I need to work out to make tomorrow a down day. I'm trying really hard to not push my body too far though. I just got so used to immediate results. *sigh* this weekend (since classes will be over) will be much easier to get back on track.
I want a heart rate monitor so bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was out in the hay field for five hours today, mostly riding on the tractor but I spent some time moving bales and that made my lungs burn and I so wish I knew how much of a workout that was. I'm having trouble deciding if I should put that in MFP exercise and see how many calories I burned doing that, so I don't have to stay up late tonight trying to burn off the extra calories.
Happy Thursday!
And happy early Friday!0 -
Hey all! I caught up, but as usual have no time to address each of you individually. Sorry! Hi to everyone!
I had a nice workout Tuesday. I met with my instructor ahead of time to get some exercises I could do while the rest of the class does stuff I now can't. There's another prego in my class, so we sort of worked out together. I was nice and sore yesterday! I also ran intervals with 25 total minutes of running (and about 20 minutes of walking) and then walked an additional 25 yesterday on my day off. We're heading out of town tomorrow, but I hope to get some yoga in when we get back Sunday. So I did so so this week.
My weight was up a little more than I hoped this morning so I am going to try to be more conscience of what I am eating. I am not going to log, but I need to cut back on desserts and eat more veggies. I need to just plan better, especially for lunches. I have come to put of grocery shopping till Sunday afternoon and I loathe going to the store on Sundays, so I need to come up with a better plan.
Anyways, everyone have a good weekend! Weather here is great. We'll be spending Saturday at friends' about an hour away swimming and sunning. 0 -
UGH! Last night's goodbye party was an EPIC FAIL. I ate 2 hot dogs AND do you know how much FAT is in a hot dog???? I planned on doing Aug weigh in and measurements but decided to skip it. I will wait until Mon. I have to eat under 1250 for the next three days with heavy protein and low fat to maintain my platinum status. I CAN DO IT!
We are celebrating my husbands bday today so i am off to make a deep dish pizza and carrot cake - which I can't eat!!!! WILL POWER!!!!
Better- you can do it. There is something about the second trimester that make you crave healthier food and have the energy to workout.
Jess- I want one too! My dad gave me one but the battery is dead. I have never had one and i know they aren't 100%, I just like the idea of tracking and trying to BEAT the burn.0 -
I totally do NOT get the appeal of the heart-rate monitor! I did have a "step-counter" for awhile, but it bored me, too.
I think I ONLY get the appeal of the ipod nano.
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Yesterday was a really good FAST day, actually. Yes, I gobbled up food in the evening, but it was all raw peas, cooked chicken, and then 1 slice of homemade cheese bread (that my daughter FORCE FED me....because I didn't want any....but, she was SO proud of what she had learned at mini-bakers camp....so I tried it to please her!).
No lifting today....I need the rest break. Will have a normal salad for lunch. Will power through my scheduled cardio tomorrow. And will weigh tomorrow. I feel 1 lb lighter, for sure!!0 -
Hot dogs can vary a lot, I find, some are pretty good-or very few cals, but I haven't tracked macros so much.
I was proud of my dinner last night! I roasted beets from my garden and put them on a tortilla I toasted with pesto and goat cheese, and I added some to a spinach salad. It was all too healthy so I had dessert and wine.
I haven't worked out at all this, I don't what's wrong with me, I can't seem to make myself?! I am taking tonight off but then tomorrow I am ready for my two week countdown to Warrior Dash. I have my workouts plotted out and will just make sure I have clothes and shoes in the car to workout everyday.
I will track but I might need more calories for working out.
I keep forgetting to weigh myself in the morning, I have been so tired and not sleeping well without my hubs.0
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