2 week challenge
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I'll work on sending some weather down Shan. We've had pretty nice weather for here up until today, and I am NOT upset to see the rain coming back! I had a ton of vacation/personal time I had to use before maternity leave. We have a use it lose it policy. So, I scheduled a few long weekends instead of taking it all at once. It's been really nice
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Great to hear you're all so active on here! I'm off trekking/camping this weekend with a local trekking club, so have just been packing my backpack. I always seem to end up carrying more weight in my bag than others - how do they keep theirs down??! Maybe I should take out that flask of red wine? (a bit drastic). And trim the first aid kit a bit? Also a hot weather forecast here this weekend (Sydney, Australia) so I have to take heaps of water which doesn't help! Looking forward to it lots though - I love going off in to the wilderness with my little tent.0
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ang, a bag of wine might be better-just take it out of the box;) I am a fan of box wine because it's not like a bottle when you open you have to finish pretty quickly.
I got in some lifting last night. I decided not to bid on any equipment, mostly because I don't want to workout in my garage and I would keep my membership anyway. I think I just wanted a good deal on a squat rack for someday when I can avoid a home addition:) but it's silly to spend the money to let it sit...
I would have run tonight but my friend had a last-minute cancellation on a sippin-n-painting party so I am gonna go paint a pumpkin, or an owl.
I have been hungry constantly this week, I don't know what is going on.
Our building has a biometrics machine in the basement, height/weight/BMI and body fat % (using the handle-thingies) It said my body fat was 21% but I doubt it's accuracy.
Welcome new folks, it makes me wonder how you find us now?
I am still trying to figure things out with this new format. I am open to a monthly thing like we do on like-minded lushes if people like that idea.
I am going to take a few weeks off from star challenge, I am trying to gear up for 21-day clutch starting Nov. 1 and already my husband is talking about dinner plans Nov. 2, ahh...
Chloe, that is exciting that your husband has a new job right on time, crazy, I can understand the conflicting feelings but seems super lucky!
I have the government job, I recognize it is a good gig:)0 -
Thx for the wine advice Amy! I already sub-sampled in to a plastic bottle and used an air pump thing to remove air from remainder of original bottle (which is staying at home). They work ok for preserving wine, but agree the bags do that job too!
I found here by pressing the 'groups' button and browsing from there. I'm an intermittent visitor here and hang around for a few weeks to lose weight then disappear (and slowly put the weight back on) then come back again. And tend to repeat the process ad nauseam................ Not ideal obviously but 'maintaining' seems to be beyond me!
Plan for this pm is Bodypump. Anyone else do that? Popular in Aus and UK I think - basically an exercise class but you do weights. To music.0 -
Hi All - just a quick check in as I am supposed to be packing... lol putting it off as usual!
Ang - the trek sounds awesome and I am with Amy on using a bag/box wine. Here you can even order them that way from the wineries and they last so much better than an open bottle. I have heard of BodyPump but have not tried it - sounds like fun though! Maybe we can be the encouragement you need to stick around a while! You will want to come back to see what is going on here
Amy - I suspect you aren't far from that 21% BF number but then I thought mine would be much lower than it was. I am still working on that! I will take you off the Star challenge for the month. I am thinking we may all want to give it a break over the holidays (Nov-Dec) unless it motivates some to stay on course over those difficult periods of parties and celebrations, etc.. let me know what you all want to do.
Ram - that is so nice to be able to take long, long weekends! Being in CA I pretty much don't lose any vacation as long as I use some - I get 4 weeks and can roll over 4 weeks so as long as I use some i pretty much always have 4 weeks on the books. For me the bigger issue is being able to take it and getting away from the phone and pc.0 -
Hey ladies. I like the idea of a monthly thread, and maybe just call it "checking in" since the 2 week challenge tends to take a backseat to all of us just catching up? Just an idea. I can't figure out how to bookmark my group discussions and it's annoying. I reckon they're still working out kinks....
This week has not been stellar but not awful. I don't feel like I've gotten a real workout in. I walked for work, did a tiny bit of run/walking, and that's it. I ended up having too much work to do yesterday so was not able to lift during lunch. I just really didn't feel like it anyways. Food has been pretty good I guess. I was only up 0.5 pound this week and I have been alternating between 1-1.5 pounds/week so I will take it! I will officially be in my third trimester next week and I'm still right under a 20 pound gain, so I'll take that too. I can't believe I'm already 2/3 of the way through! I'm feeling good. The baby moves a lot. I don't know if he is just more active than Daphne was or if I can just feel it more, but it's crazy.
Home addition went up quickly but we're sort of in a holding pattern for now. We had electric inspection Wednesday and framing inspection today. They dropped drywall off yesterday so may start that today. We got a ton of rain last night and I woke up to a dripping sound. Water made its way into the addition and was leaking in the kitchen ceiling, so I guess they'll fix that. The contractor has been responsive to every request, so that has been really nice. I think the addition will be done by the end of the month. That meanswalls painted, flooring in, everything done. I'll just have to paint my mural and then we need to furnish it and then move my daughter in! Pretty exciting....
Sorry not to respond to everyone. I just decided to write a book about myself.
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Shan- He starts the new job next Wednesday, so he has about a week off. He was still owed one paycheck and some commission from the old company, but we still aren't sure what is going on with that. I think they filed bankruptcy, so I am hopeful he will get paid.
I am doing well with eating still. But, workouts are still not good. I think I may focus on cutting calories since I for some reason can't come up with the motivation to workout. I just need to figure out a plan!0 -
Holy crap I do not like this new format. I have to go back & get caught up on everyone. This is going to take some getting used to. As far as eating goes it's not so much the quantity this week it's the quality, lots of drive thrus, parties & snacky food, gross. It's been a crazy busy week & my only exercise so far was a 4 1/2 mile run on Wednesday, not good!0
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I can always keep my own score in November.
I think maintaining is super-hard. But maybe staying in a range is really what it's all about.
My best strategy for losing is just a couple of days at about 600 calories. It's not hard if you plan, and can sleep or fast through breakfast.
This weekend the mothers-in-law are visiting so we have lots of social things and hosting brunch Sunday.
Monday holiday, looking forward to a three-day weekend and four day workweek next week!
I have to budget my leave pretty carefully so I workup to the two weeks off for New Zealand in February. I am taking the 4 days around Thanksgiving for Aruba, so no time at Christmas!
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Shanaber- I am the same way with packing, drives my husband nuts LOL
Amy-I want to check my BF too....going to make my appt for the bodpod today!
So yesterday was a flop again. I am in such a funk
I ended up having candy after lunch and then hubby made alfredo from scratch and wine. I didn't exercise either other than do my push-ups, which are far from where they need to be. I need something/someone to motivate me, to pull me until I get up speed again. My pants are still to tight and I noticed that even my undies are getting tight.
Today I woke up unmotivated again. Hubby got up at his usual 0330 to go to the gym (even on his days off)...I asked if he would drag me with him (by the hair if necessary) but he said it was his "bro" time since he meets a bunch of guys there...*sniff*. I was running late, ran out of my shake mix...so the logical option was the McD's on the way into work. I don't think the rest of the day is going to go well either. I was complaining to hubby (not that he really understands) and he said "Well it is obvious that you don't really want "it" (lose weight) because you know you are fine now and don't need to lose it....when you did have weight to lose, you lost it and you didn't have problems with making healthy decisions"...huh? Is my husband psycho-analyzing me behind my back LOL But it makes some sort of morbid sense...If I TRULY wanted to get fit(ter) and lose weight, why is it hard for me to look at a menu and fight between the choice of a burger or a salad? I should WANT the salad!
So that was my morning...we had this discussion at 0630 and before coffee so sorry if doesn't make sense LOL. As I drove off, he final comment to me was "you are like bacon: hot, sizzling, smell amazing, tasty...and slowly kill"...I guess that is romantic...I added for the last word "and a bit of a mess when not prepared right and has a high fat content"
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Ran my half today and was only 1 minute off my time from last year! Had an awesome time visiting friends in Morro Bay and wine tasting on Saturday. The weather was absolutely perfect for being outside as well as for the run. I did get a bit sun burned after the race despite the sunscreen. I did not log Friday and Saturday so no star for me this week but I feel like this was a really successful week for me!
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Congrats Shan!
My weekend was busy as always, but fun. Friday night was low key; stayed in and watched a movie and ate leftover Chinese. Saturday we ran around all morning and went to the pumpkin patch.
Oh! This is a great place to ask the question I've been thinking about. So in KY we drive out to the country to the pumpkin patch this time of year. We take a hay ride out to the pumpkin patch, pick out the pumpkins, buy the pumpkins, maybe buy some apples, go to the petting zoo, there are corn mazes, etc. Is this a regional thing? Just curious. Everyone in my Facebook newsfeed is going to the pumpkin patch, but the majority of my friends live around here.....
Yeah, so after the pumpkin patch we can home and walked up to our fourth consecutive weekend festival with some friends and their kids. Went to bed pretty early. Spent yesterday mostly relaxing. We met a friend for brunch (found our new fave brunch place!), I did a quick grocery trip, and then walked up to Cyclouvia, which is where they close a major road (that happens to be at the end of our street) to vehicular traffic from 2-6pm Sunday and there's all kinds of stuff going on. We met some family and got pizza. I also ate a bunch of potato nachos with cheese and bacon. So I had a rather terrible dinner.
I did manage to get about 20 minutes of yoga yesterday and a good amount of walking in over the weekend. I thought about lifting, but just didn't feel like it. Again, I seem to be appreciating my downtime more and more and would rather do a puzzle or read or watch TV during my 2ish hours of free time during nap time on Saturdays and Sundays.
My plan for the week is class Tuesday, lift during lunch Wednesday and try to get some walking in while we're out of town. Mom and I will probably walk around the complex Saturday while the guys golf. There's a gym at the clubhouse too, so I could go down and lift if I wanted to, which I may. Or I may choose to be lazy. We'll see. Only a 3 day work week for me then we head to the mountains! Woo hoo! Have a great week all.0 -
Better, you are totally describing my fall here in NH. It is pumpkin time of year as well, lovin it! I did a corn maze with my daughter's class field trip a couple weeks ago & Saturday we went to an annual pumpkin festival - smashing pumpkins, pumpkin catapult, cookie decorating, hay ride, make your own scarecrow, pumpkin painting, pumpkin carving, pumpkin bowling, etc. There was also live entertainment, dancers, a martial arts demo, etc. It was so much fun! My husband was away at a martial arts training camp in PA so it was just me & the girls for the weekend, however I ate way too much junk (no star for me) & I now feel awful.
Shanaber - congrats & great job with your time!
chel - I too am really struggling lately, it is not a good pattern, I don't feel good & my clothes don't fit
Amy - enjoy the holiday weekend
My 2 week challenge is mostly food focused, I am in detox mode. No sugar, avoid wheat & other bad carbs with two exceptions or "cheat meals" I have a party next Sunday at a neighbor's house. She has an old fashioned cider press & invites a bunch of people over & it's pot luck so everyone brings food & drink. People take turns making the cider all afternoon & everyone gets to bring some home. There is a also a pie making contest so that is what's for dessert. The winner usually gets flowers as she is really into gardening. It is so much fun! Then the following Sunday is a big family dinner at my parents' house, but other than that I am keeping it healthy. Also, lots & lots of water!
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Happy Monday everyone!
Better - they do pumpkin patches and mazes here too but it isn't quite the same. On our drive up the coast this weekend I did see huge pumpkin patches where you can go into the field and pick a pumpkin along with the hay rides and mazes - much more like I was used to in Idaho and have seen in other parts of the country.
Abigail - your pumpkin festival sounds like so much fun as does the cider press party!
We don't see as much of the community activities here - I think it is just too urban and everyone is so wrapped up in their own lives. We feel fortunate to have a pretty close neighborhood where everyone knows each other and our neighborhood is not the norm (sad but true but I know too many people here who have never even met their neighbors). We tend to do more in the summer with BBQs and swimming or at Christmas. It is also still really hot here and no one is feeling too much like fall so that could be part of it too.
I went out for a short recovery walk/run this morning and feel so much better - I was so stiff this morning. I am still pretty sore but plan to spend some time really stretching and rolling out on the foam roller.
My goals for the next two weeks are:
1) recover from this half and get ready for the next
(run 4 days this week and taper next)
2) drink more water
3) get more sleep/get to bed earlier - none of this staying up until midnight playing on the computer...
4) stretch, stretch, stretch
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Comgrats on your run, shanaber.
My two weeks wills be all food focused. I am going to move i to serious deficit mode, again. I am not happy at my current weight. I just am not. So, i can fix that!0 -
Hi guys! My name's Tiffany. I am new to this group and have been trying to lose weight for a long time. I weigh 145 and want to lose 10 pounds by the end of the month. Is this possible?0
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Hi, Tiffany, welcome! losing 10 pounds in a month (but the end of the month is 2 weeks away) if you are close to goal is difficult. I think you could lose 10 pounds but it wouldn't be fat (exclusively) and it would probably come back. Why do you need to drop 10 pounds so quickly?
My weekend was good, a bit indulgent, but I got in some running and resting and feel good.
We have pumpkin patches with corn maze and such, too, here in Colorado. I didn't go but the rest of my husband's family did Saturday. It cost $12 each to go and is somewhat far away...
I got the Scream Scram Friday, will run Wednesday but that is all I have planned.
Great job, shanaber, on the half marathon, that is great. Maybe someday I will get there...
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Two week goal: 3 cardio per week, 2 hikes per week, good food, drop 3 lbs. have fun!0
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I really liked the Galloway method. Used it for a half and a full!
Garithereseofdoom wrote: »I need to stop eating Halloween candy! It's killing me!!!!
I'm doing ripped in 30 right now. The first 2 levels were pretty easy, but I started level 3 yesterday and wow. It's intense. Really good workout, just need to get rid of the candy! And my neighbor keeps bringing over slices of cheesecake and other treats in the evening, and I have no willpower.
Anyway, my 2 week challenge will be to stop pigging out.
And to the runners, I'm doing a half in may. What training programs are you using? I think I'm going to do Hal Higdons plan. It's free and seems like a good 12 week progression.0 -
Also....i can't log on to "groups" from my phone....so f$cking annoying!
I only get a silver star this week....forgive me, thanksgiving had to happen....0 -
Quick check in....sorry this month has been crazy. Mike started his training this week for his new job, plus we decided to do some kitchen renovations, which is exciting, but stressful! Still doing good with eating, not so much with abstaining from wine and also slacking on exercising. I think I'm just giving myself a break until October then I am going to start C25K on the treadmill combined with some yoga and weights. We are going to start trying for baby #2 in December, so I am not super motivated to get in amazing shape, but I would like to be in the practice of doing something everyday to hopefully keep that up during pregnancy.0
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Hey ladies. I had pilates last night which I missed last week and I can tell! My shoulders are super sore today....good stuff. The class was great last night. Some things are getting really hard for me, but others are still making me feel great. I'm still loving the class. I don't think I'll sign up for the next 8 weeks as they would fall between 30-38 weeks of pregnancy, but I may drop in from time to time.
So sh*tty news....our house was broken into yesterday so I've been kind of consumed with that. Thye kicked in our basement door and took a laptop and 2 tablets, so not a ton of stuff. We suspect it was one of the workers as they seemed to know exactly what they were going for. I was mad and worried about the safety of my house, but I've decided I just have to get over that because living in fear is no way to live. Needless to say, we are setting our alarm everyday now, which we used to do religiously but have not been since we have people in and out of our house to work daily sometimes. Our general contractor will be letting all workers in from here on out. So the alarm system does give me at least some sense of security.
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Ashley- that is so scary! This is exactly what I am nervous about having people in our house for our kitchen. We are having the cabinets refinished, so they will have to be there 4-5 days.0
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Hi ladies - quick checkin. I had a long weekend and am playing catch up today. Ashley - so scary about the break-in... try and and enjoy your vacation.
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Yikes! Ashley, that is bad news, I would feel violated too. Good for you to refuse to live in fear.
All this home renovation makes me want a renovation!
But, probably not going to happen this year:)
The scale was the same as last week so I guess I can't complain, I wasn't exactly restraining myself.
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Ashley - It is terrible having your house broken into! Ours was many years ago and that feeling of having your space violated lasted a long time. In our case the kid was in our house for several hours while we were at work and he took so many things, not a lot of value but important to us. He also took and used a credit card and we only discovered it when we got a bill. Definitely keep that alarm on and I would also make sure the general contractor knows what happened.
Amy - what is the Scream Scram? The name sounds fun whatever it is!
Beeps - Happy Thanksgiving Canada style!
I was exhausted yesterday evidenced when I went to train and hit muscle failure on things I have been doing for a long time![:\](https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/resources/emoji/confused.png ":\")
Got to bed early last night and feel much better today so I am going for a nice recovery run... I have to get ready for my next half a week from this Sunday. Kind of wishing I had never agreed to run it but my nephew is so excited to run it with me
There have only been 3 check ins for the star challenge and one of those was mine... I am not going to post the sheet this week.0 -
Thank you all. I'm trying not to let it get me down, but I am having a hard time not thinking about it. I've been trolling Craigslist all day and found a Kindle Fire that could be mine. But what am I going to do? Go meet the guy? Nah.... We may file a claim, may not. Again, less concerned with the stuff, but the whole violation of my home, space, etc. Eric called our GC very shortly after the cops. He's supposed to provide us with names of everyone who has worked on our home. He somehow thinks it's not one of the guys, but it seems awfully coincidental. However it's junk collection week too so our alley is crawling with shady characters looking for metal to scrap for cash. And it is clear we have construction going on so who knows.... I'm just trying to not let it bother me. A friend may be staying at our house while we're gone, so that would be nice. Alright, a couple more hours of work and then I'm technically on vacation!
I did have a good weigh in today at least. I actually lost a pound from last week. Not that I'm trying to lose and will probably have a larger gain next week, but it was nice to see on a dreary morning anyways.0 -
Scream Scram is 5k that is family and dog-friendly and costumes are encouraged. I love dogs in costumes. Also, the T-shirt they give out glows in the dark, and it's at night-6pm, around Wash Park. This is my 3rd year doing it. My friend Jolie is running with me, we have done some 5ks together.0
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Geez louise, that is TErRIBLE Better_Balance! Sorry for that! I swear we are just never ever going to renovate, i guess. I can't handle the extra stress, nevermind the threat of theft. Awful.0
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Happy Hump Day!
Better: I would put a post on Craig's list saying what was stolen and if anyone was selling them, you had non-proprietary tracking software on it to deter buyers
I have been horrible
We had a 4 day weekend and I didn't track and other than my long run on Saturday, no exercise...and I ate and ate and ate. Yesterday I went to the store and bought salad mixings and more smoothie stuff...I need a reset. Mom called and let me know that friends were coming to HI an were wanting to meet up...my first thought was OMG, they will see how fat I have gotten. Such a sad state of mind to be in.
So this morning I had my smoothie, not sure what is for lunch and plan another smoothie for dinner since hubby is going out star-gazing and I have my running club.
PT test is next Friday and I am mildly panicking about it, I still haven't made it to the track to see how fast I can run. I can run 15 miles no prob, but I don't know if I can run 1.5 in less than 13 min? Does that translate somehow. My push-ups are still weak. I had my second appt at occupational therapy and they are convinced it is tendonitis from an overuse injury and b/c I have full mobility of the joint, it can't be my broken arm. *sniff*
Ok, back to work. The computer trolls are busy today and everyone is having issues so it is fun times!0
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