Determined December challenge : P

elimay59

Good Job everyone !!!!!!!

Kerry so glad things worked out for your little brother Its stressful when things happen in our families, glad you are back .

DeeBear you are doing awesome so proud of you :bigsmile: Happy your son is going to be there. When my daughter was ready to leave this weekend my grandson said Im not ready to go home yet Love that boy !!!!!!

You amaze me hawkeye , anouther day of passing up the goodies you are good :happy:

My excersize was cleaning I count 1 hr I cleaned 6 1/2 hrs my feet hurt really bad tonight :frown: but it was a good day, Beautiful !!!!!I will make my profile pic from my cleaning job today its goergeous and there was a herd of elk in the yard.

1. exersize Done
2. calories Good
3. water not so good

Goodnight see you all tommorow :flowerforyou: Have a great wed. . Upload a pic of were you walk run or job if you can it would be fun to see everyones stomping grounds :bigsmile:

elimay59

Good Job everyone !!!!!!!

Kerry so glad things worked out for your little brother Its stressful when things happen in our families, glad you are back .

DeeBear you are doing awesome so proud of you :bigsmile: Happy your son is going to be there. When my daughter was ready to leave this weekend my grandson said Im not ready to go home yet Love that boy !!!!!!

You amaze me hawkeye , anouther day of passing up the goodies you are good :happy:

My excersize was cleaning I count 1 hr I cleaned 6 1/2 hrs my feet hurt really bad tonight :frown: but it was a good day, Beautiful !!!!!I will make my profile pic from my cleaning job today its goergeous and there was a herd of elk in the yard.

1. exersize Done
2. calories Good
3. water not so good

Goodnight see you all tommorow :flowerforyou: Have a great wed. . Upload a pic of were you walk run or job if you can it would be fun to see everyones stomping grounds :bigsmile:

PennyChallenge

Good Morning Everyone! I am super busy getting ready for my house to be invaded by the best people ever, "MY FAMILY". Just steam cleaned my entire house - talk about a workout. I have remained faithful to my challenge/diet. I find that I have to log in my spare time - with a new born, 2 other children and 1 million other things I cant log at a certain time. I still am having issues getting to 8 glasses of water a day, but have managed to get no less than 6 most of the time 7. Exercise is everyday and having no issues making sure to meet my goal - going to up it on Monday!

Hope everyone is doing well!

I got my wedding video done and sent off, now just waiting to see the final production. Also, We went to see Santa last night and everyone behaved!!! So I came home and ordered Christmas cards and they will be here later today!!!!

Merry Christmas EVERYONE!!!! I love love love this time of year!

My goals today will still have to be

8 glasses of water
organize two closets (always - refreshing)
Clean my bedroom - its Santas workshop at the moment - NOT so relaxing.

Be Strong until next time!

Elise

kerryannk

http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/news/local/customers-flock-to-clarkston-eateries-following-food-network-showcase-20111214

That is a view from my job!

Off to get some holiday shopping taken care of. A busy day for me, and for the first time in months I'm excited to get my fitness on! Thank you Jillian Michaels. It's very inspiring when I feel like I can see results from just one day of using her program.

Water water water today! My days off are always the hardest with water.

clover5

Hi gang,

I didn't post Monday, but all is well.

Log calories - yes
Eat less than burn - Mon yes, Tue no
Exercise - yes
Enjoy holiday - Shop, shop, shop.... Haven't felt overwhelmed, and I'm in a good mood.

I was expecting some water weight gain today, but was suprised by a 1 pound decrease this morning. Works for me

elimay59

Hello challenge friends !!!!!! I worked out for an hour Walk / Ran our lake my feet still hurt ouch .

Kerry what an awesome restuarant you work in yummy Loks like you will be burning those calories at work busy busy busy : >

Clover good job on the WL that is awesome!!!!!

Elisa, Cute family you are a busy mama :happy: good job everyone !!!!!

I will check back latter have a good evening :bigsmile:

TheAnonGit

Hi everyone!

Elise, I just have to say, you sound BUSY! I don't know how you do it!

I did mediocre today. I got all my exercise in, but I ate too much. I had a roll at lunch that definitely should not have had. With the roll came butter, and with the butter came quite a few extra calories. Ah well, I'll do better tomorrow. I should probably start getting more water as well. I'm drinking almost enough, but I keep forgetting to log it. I should do that now.

I hope you all have a great da tomorrow!

DeeBear

Passed up a roll with peanut butter frosting on it. WOW that was an amazing feeling. I felt like dancing all day. Don't know what that was about but it sure felt GREAT!!!
You are all doing such a good job. You all amaze me all the time.
I drank all of my water today. Stayed within calorie goals. Did not get my exercise in. Logged in here and in my diary.
Think I had a pretty good day.
See all you amazing people tomorrow. Hope everyone is feeling as happy as I am today.

Bheller234

Hey everyone,

Hope you all had an awesome day. Mine was AWESOME! I got all my water in and had a pretty good workout today. Besides the fact that i got elbowed and kneed in the head pretty hard i received my green belt today.:happy: It was one of the hardest trainings i've done in a long time but i am so glad i did it. Next goal is to get to sparring and slowly work my way to fighting in competitions. But first still need to work on getting in shape. One goal at a time!

Hope everyone has a great night.

Brandi

clover5

Checking in:

Log calories - yes
Eat less than burn - just barely, but that's good enough
exercise - yes - step aerobics at home
Enjoy holiday - shipped packages, only locals are left on my list.

The holidays will come and go regardless of what we eat or don't eat, do or don't do.

PennyChallenge

Good Morning! I hope everyone is having an excellent day. I accomplished all my goals yesterday besides the water I will not go to sleep until I drink all 8. You all are my witnesses. I have to re steam clean the stairs as my daughter "forgot" she had mudd on her "feet". We do not wear shoes and her and her friend came running through the door to see what I was making for dinner and YUP you guessed it the muddy back yard came with them both. Oh well, at least it will clean.

I have to my other daughter to the doctors, I think she has a ear infection brewing. :O(

Then home to dust and straighten the basement, oh and complete Mount Saint Laundry. (Does it ever end?)

My goals for today are to complete the basement, WATER x8, and plan out dinner for the next week. (that in it self is a challenge)

Best to you ALL

Elise

Oh and am pushing for the 10 pound mark for this week!!!!!!

elimay59

Passed up a roll with peanut butter frosting on it. WOW that was an amazing feeling. I felt like dancing all day. Don't know what that was about but it sure felt GREAT!!!
You are all doing such a good job. You all amaze me all the time.
I drank all of my water today. Stayed within calorie goals. Did not get my exercise in. Logged in here and in my diary.
Think I had a pretty good day.
See all you amazing people tomorrow. Hope everyone is feeling as happy as I am today.

Soooooo Happy for you DeeBear that is awesome !!!!!!!!! You are pretty amazing too :bigsmile: Thank you.

elimay59

Goodmorning I ended up taking a free day yesterday, I went way over in calories :grumble: Oh wll today is a new day. I will check back tonight loos like everyone is doing well :happy:

TheAnonGit

Hey everyone,

Hope you all had an awesome day. Mine was AWESOME! I got all my water in and had a pretty good workout today. Besides the fact that i got elbowed and kneed in the head pretty hard i received my green belt today.:happy: It was one of the hardest trainings i've done in a long time but i am so glad i did it. Next goal is to get to sparring and slowly work my way to fighting in competitions. But first still need to work on getting in shape. One goal at a time!

Hope everyone has a great night.

Brandi

Great job on advancing! What martial art do you practice?


My day was okay. I didn't get a nutritious of a dinner a I hoped for, but oh well. What's done is done. I didn't get to exercise much either. But, I did do great on my water intake! One of these days I'll do great in those three areas.

I hope everyone has a great Friday!

Bheller234

Hey everyone,

Hope you all had an awesome day. Mine was AWESOME! I got all my water in and had a pretty good workout today. Besides the fact that i got elbowed and kneed in the head pretty hard i received my green belt today.:happy: It was one of the hardest trainings i've done in a long time but i am so glad i did it. Next goal is to get to sparring and slowly work my way to fighting in competitions. But first still need to work on getting in shape. One goal at a time!

Hope everyone has a great night.

Brandi

Great job on advancing! What martial art do you practice?


My day was okay. I didn't get a nutritious of a dinner a I hoped for, but oh well. What's done is done. I didn't get to exercise much either. But, I did do great on my water intake! One of these days I'll do great in those three areas.

I hope everyone has a great Friday!

Hey everyone,

Well we different styles different days. Monday and Thursdays we do mainly JuJitsu. Also on Tuesdays and later on Thursday nights we do a more of mixed martial arts (kick boxing, boxing and defense). Tuesdays are Kick boxing. Wednesdays are just conditioning classes.

We had an awesome class tonight. The first class was at 5:45 and it was not too intense but then my 7:15 was my first sparring class and that was crazily intense. I worked so hard and loved it! :happy:

Anyway all and all i had a great work out and feel amazing!

Hope everyone has an awesome night!!!

hawkeyegal1995

Hey All:

Well today was not great for me.....

Missed strength training class due to work and then the probation officer at the staffing handed us two bags of treats.So now I have goodies at home!

Went over on calories today as my parents stopped off and made hamburger casserole which is a favorite of mine. Oh well...nice treat as I didn't want to have to cook after my long day (like i ever wanna cook).

Hope everyone has a great Friday!

hawkeyegal1995

Hey All:

Well today was not great for me.....

Missed strength training class due to work and then the probation officer at the staffing handed us two bags of treats.So now I have goodies at home!

Went over on calories today as my parents stopped off and made hamburger casserole which is a favorite of mine. Oh well...nice treat as I didn't want to have to cook after my long day (like i ever wanna cook).

Hope everyone has a great Friday!

hawkeyegal1995

GOOf.....stupid double post.

Guess I could say that Wednesday was an okay day/

Went to a class on weight loss.....may try a few ideas in the new year.

sammylc

Hi there, my MFP friends. Sorry i've missed posting all week (no prizes for me this time Elimay). Still not doing too well, the only exercise I'm getting at the moment is when I'm walking round the shops (my bank account is certainly getting enough exercise!).

Had a Xmas meal out with my work team on Wednesday - an all you can buffet - hmm enough said. Next Xmas do is tonight, bowling and then Tapas and definitely lots of beer and wine - poorly head tomorrow I fear. It's a good job it's only once a year.

Hawkeyegal - what is hamburger casserole?? I am intrigued.

Take care all, Sam x

lstnlondry

Happy Friday all! I have been away but yesterday was my realtiy check what with doing laundry for everyone who was asked to do their own over the past 6 days. Today I am taking back and it is all about ME. I am far behind with any goals so today I will begin by:

having 1 gallon of water
take 2 dogwalks with any gym visit being icing on the cake
mentally getting back to the "I am fabulously fit" mode. (Hey a girl can dream!)

Wishing you all a great day with lots of strength!!

PennyChallenge

Good Afternoon! So yesterday was a great day! I got everything done on my to do list and all my goals we accomplished! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT....I got all 8 glasses of water in yesterday! I really want to hit the 10 pound mark on Monday so I must stick with it! Diet is great....I actually love cooking now! We try a new recipe every night and its wonderful!

Today I have 5 waters in already and working on addressing Christmas cards, last load of laundry is in the dryer and all other laundry has been folded and put away! Kitchen is spotless and baby is about go down for a nap. Oh did I mention that I already got my workout in for the day.

For the rest of the day I need to complete my water intake, get pattern ready for stockings, and go pick out material. Santa is bringing us new stockings this year and well the stores just have the same old same old. BORING......Im going all out! Lets see how they turn out!

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and is ready for Christmas!!!

Merry Christmas EVERYONE!

Elise

elimay59

Goodmorning everyone :happy: Ok so the elderly man I clean for gave me fudge, which he makes every year, I was going to give it to my sister but I ended up eating it urggggg :grumble: very sweet of him but hello I am trying to have some willpower here I knew the fudge was coming because when I was cleaning his daughters house she left to help him make it, I thought about asking her to have him not leave me any but thought it might seem ungratefull, Oh we I need to learn to say NO to self :ohwell:

Ok so today is a new day and I am ready to b succsessful :bigsmile: please no one be messing with my will power today.... already told hubby that when we go to town please lets not go out to eat so I do try to plan ahead for obsticals .

Nice to see you back Istnlondry you look amazing !!!!

Ha Ha Ha Sammy I like your excersize :happy:

Hawkeye What tips did you get that you will use ? I think we all could use some tips Thank you you too !!!!

Have a great day everyone :bigsmile: I have in mind my meals for the day and that is a big help . I will check back latter .

elimay59

Good Afternoon! So yesterday was a great day! I got everything done on my to do list and all my goals we accomplished! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT....I got all 8 glasses of water in yesterday! I really want to hit the 10 pound mark on Monday so I must stick with it! Diet is great....I actually love cooking now! We try a new recipe every night and its wonderful!

Today I have 5 waters in already and working on addressing Christmas cards, last load of laundry is in the dryer and all other laundry has been folded and put away! Kitchen is spotless and baby is about go down for a nap. Oh did I mention that I already got my workout in for the day.

For the rest of the day I need to complete my water intake, get pattern ready for stockings, and go pick out material. Santa is bringing us new stockings this year and well the stores just have the same old same old. BORING......Im going all out! Lets see how they turn out!

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and is ready for Christmas!!!

Merry Christmas EVERYONE!

Elise

You are doing great Elise keep up the good work And have I mentioned you are a busy girl !!!!!!

kerryannk

Checking innnn!

Yesterday was rough. I didn't have much of an appetite, so I was under 1200. I dont think I made my water quota either, but that's ok.

When the man candy heads off to basketball practice, I'm gonna get my Jillian on. Really want a Coke but poured some water instead. Sigh.

Eli,
I always wonder how many calories I burn at work. After all the years Ive been waiting tables, I can't help but think my body is just "used to it".

Hawkeye, Learn anything interesting at the weight loss meeting/class?

Elise, I think I may have lost my cool if were re-steam cleaning. My mom would have made me do it You're a patient and trying gal!

Made the best pheasant soup yesterday! Under 300 cals, too!

Spending the rest of the rest of my day with holiday projects. A fort kit for the neices. Homemade pot holders for my mom. Portraits of the family dog for dad and dad-in-law. Hillbilly wine glasses for mom-in-law. Have the supplies for the first two, definitely need to get rolling on the puppy prints. Better get a move on.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

jipsybird

I realize it's the middle of the month, but figure it's never too late for a challenge! I just joined myfitnesspal, so here I am!

Goals:

Exercise at least 4 times/week (actually try for 6 but with a toddler and 4mth old can be tricky...) for at least 30 min.

Get at least 8 glasses water/day... try for 10 since bfing.

Be more active with my toddler, perhaps getting her to join in on my exercise

Stay around 1500 cal intake - avoid the junk foods! And moniter portion sizes... pay more attention to the 'bites' between meals...

I know if I can make it a point to try to exercise everyday, the weight n inches will come off. I'd like to get under 154 (that's roughly 2 pounds... totally doable) and two inches of belly by the end of the month but I know it will be challenging with the likelihood of holiday binging and how I love to bake (I tend to do healthier versions, gotta avoid overreating it though! Healthier doesn't mean I can eat more of it). I have been doing better at this, but there is room for improvement.

Oh, and if I disappear, definitely give me a nudge! Logging in daily will definitely help with motivation. The whole accountability thing, ya know?

PennyChallenge

Kerry - my patience comes from having 8 siblings and knowing that it could always be worse :O)

Elimay - I have slowed down believe it or not. LOL. There is no time to waste, life is too short. - Also, today is a new day woman...NO WORRIES!

Welcome jipsybird! This is a wonderful group of people with motivation and success! Wishing you the best!

elimay59

Kerry - my patience comes from having 8 siblings and knowing that it could always be worse :O)

Elimay - I have slowed down believe it or not. LOL. There is no time to waste, life is too short. - Also, today is a new day woman...NO WORRIES!

Welcome jipsybird! This is a wonderful group of people with motivation and success! Wishing you the best!

That is true !!!!!!! . I actually had three kids in 2 years and worked full time as soon as I was able, but it was a long time ago my babies are twins 31 and a 32 makes me tired just thinking about it:yawn: Today has been great, I have ate well today, havent excersized but I am in a really good habit of doing it so I will soon : >

elimay59

Welcome Jipsybird :bigsmile: Look forward to seeing your posts .

clover5

checking in:

Log calories - yes
Eat less than burn - yesterday yes - today no
exercise - no, but the night isn't over yet
enjoy holiday - yes - Got a new red holiday tablecloth

busy, busy bye

hawkeyegal1995

Hawkeyegal - what is hamburger casserole?? I am intrigued.

A potluck staple in my neck of the woods: .hamburger, green beans, cream of mushroom soup topped with tater tots.

I will try and type up some of the ideas from the class when I can keep my eyes open.

Had another 12 hour day of work-7 of that in the car. I had left a ton of paperwork for our assistant to type while I was out but she was feeling tired/stressed and took off early. That means I have to go in even earlier on Monday to try and get the information entered-it is for two guys that will be homeless at the end of the month. Needless to say, my only exercise was the bike trainer before work. By the time I got home I just wanted to crash. I was over on calories. So not a great deal in terms of my goals. This is exactly why I said I need to find time for myself cause right now I am actually sitting here feeling very guilty that I did not try and do more today.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!