EGG--CELLENCE For Easter!! (CLOSED GRP)

AmyByExample

Hi All! Congrats to all the "losers" this week! Great job everyone!

I can't believe I hit one of the Biggest Losers this week! I am so so excited!

Got in 2 workouts today - Jillians Extreme Shed & Shred (apparently it's working!) and Zumba. I am a wee bit tired!

Hugs to all - I have a crazy day tomorrow (work 8-5, then a committee I'm on for the kids school at 7). Hopefully I'll be able to get online at some point!

Amy

1ArmyMom1

Congrats to all the biggest losers this week! Poopoomonkey1, feel better! Being sick is no fun at all. I'm in for the pushup challenge, but not sure I can do the close ones, will have to see, LOL.

1ArmyMom1- do you have a child in the Army? My second child is in the Army (currently in school- intelligence, stationed in California, but awaiting orders to Texas).

I just got done with my workout and it kicked my butt! It's a usual workout, so not sure why I'm so exhausted. I do have a headache, maybe just a little dehydrated. I got my 8 glasses of water in, but I suspect that our frigid temps (-28 and has been falling all day!) are making me use up more water than usual.

Today was the first day back at work with kiddos, last week was prof. development and workdays in the classrooms, so it'll take a few more days to get back in the swing of things! Already missing my son and it's only been 10 days since we left him. I already bought our tickets for the next visit (mid March). I think it'd be better if he could talk, so I could at least call him on the phone! I'm really hoping to have some good movement on the scale before we head back down there!

Hope ya'll had a great Monday, and a good rest of the week!

~~Veronica

Yes, My oldest son Ryan is in the Arrmy... he's currently stationed at Fort Carson in Colorado however he just got orders that he'll be going to NTC in a couple of weeks to prepare for deployment in June. :ohwell:

koutroulakis

I usually do not get home till late on mondays so I may need to post my weigh in on sundays...I started last week at 185 and today I weighed in this morning at 183....I thought it would be more

abby1791

Hi Kristen!
I'm in too many challenges and can't keep track of them. So please take me out of this challenge before I cause you any more hassle when i forget every Monday.
Thank you for everything and the best of luck to everyone in this challenge!!
Abby (abby1791)

kristinkt

Name/ real name: kristinkt / Kristin

Current Weight: 183
Challenge Goal Weight: 170

01/02: 183
01/09: 183
01/16:
01/23:
01/30: 180<<<mini goal weight>>>
02/06:
02/13:
02/20:
02/27: 176<<<mini goal weight>>>
03/05:
03/12:
03/19:
03/26:
04/02:
04/07: 170<<<challenge goal weight>>>

Sorry for posting late -- I should do better in the future -- I bought a new scale on Sunday since I wasn't really trusting the one I had been using - Shock!!! My new scale upped my start weight to 183 instead of 175. I'm sorry to be a pain, Kristen, but on the next chart could you change my goal to account for the new scale. It may be higher, but it is consistent. Thanks for all you do!!

I think I am on track now -- no loss this week but next week should be better.

MoLivesLuvsLifts

Congrats! Everyone did a great job! Winners, you did an awesome job!

tamanella

Honestly I'm shocked to see some people have lost 8,7,5 lb! That's great! I'm happy my weight is going down period.

8 - sick
7 - ?
6 - high protein/low carb

I'm happy mine is too. It tends to be slow also. This week was an anomaly for me since it was holiday gain coming off.

I lost the 7lbs this week. I weigh 335lbs when I started and because of my weight, I tend to lose a lot at the start, plus I'm doing the 17 Day Diet and it's mainly lean protein, veggies, fruits, ect, so I'm shedding fast, but am not hungry so it's great!

aerdna88

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Yes, My oldest son Ryan is in the Arrmy... he's currently stationed at Fort Carson in Colorado however he just got orders that he'll be going to NTC in a couple of weeks to prepare for deployment in June. :ohwell:
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We are at the Air Force Academy in the Springs. My daughter was born at Ft Carson!

Edited to say: not sure what happened to the quote box?

Shirley61

CONGRATS TO ALL THE LOSERS THIS WEEK!!

I have been fighting a sinus infection the last two weeks, so
I am on medication so I hope to get back into the swing very soon.
The meds are making me feel tired. :yawn:

The plan my DH and me are on, is vegetable soup, as much as you can eat.
Lots of vegetables, fruit and 6 ounces of meat a day. This is just a kick start plan.
No bread, rice , pasta and such.
I just started exercising this week again. I will try the push ups, not my fav.

Good Luck everyone next week. Just kick it :drinker:

erzille

Congrats to all! :flowerforyou:

GrandmaJackie

Honestly I'm shocked to see some people have lost 8,7,5 lb! That's great! I'm happy my weight is going down period.

8 - sick
7 - ?
6 - high protein/low carb

I'm happy mine is too. It tends to be slow also. This week was an anomaly for me since it was holiday gain coming off.
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I lost the 7lbs this week. I weigh 335lbs when I started and because of my weight, I tend to lose a lot at the start, plus I'm doing the 17 Day Diet and it's mainly lean protein, veggies, fruits, ect, so I'm shedding fast, but am not hungry so it's great!

VERY NICE JOB!

darina23

Name: Erica

Goal: To lose at least 19 pounds

Current Weight: 154
Challenge Goal Weight: 135

01/02: 154
01/09: 153.2

What time are these due on Monday btw?

Weigh ins are due no later than noon PST, on Mondays. For those who can't make that, why not weigh on Saturday or Sunday morning?

Sorry, I didn't realize you wanted them by noon on Mondays. I thought any time was ok, as long as it was Monday. I'll make sure to post mine on time next week!

Pam3

good morning all,,

the last two days have been very good, good eating, very good workouts(i am also trying out the oliva methods)i have been keeping the green numbers as close to 500 as possible, today on the other hand, i only have 27 calories left for the day and wont be able to workout(its my bday and have lunch with my sister, and dinner with my sons)so if i keep to it i will be very happy ....have a wonderful day all

bluiz13

pam - are you doing okay adjusting your brain and your eyes to keep the green number at 500-1000 versus 0??? i'm doing it too and just have to keep remembering i need to eat and leave 500 including my workout....it's a bit hard adjusting to this method but worth a shot for a few weeks good luck and let me know what you think of it....
denise

good morning all,,

the last two days have been very good, good eating, very good workouts(i am also trying out the oliva methods)i have been keeping the green numbers as close to 500 as possible, today on the other hand, i only have 27 calories left for the day and wont be able to workout(its my bday and have lunch with my sister, and dinner with my sons)so if i keep to it i will be very happy ....have a wonderful day all

shannonaufman

pam - are you doing okay adjusting your brain and your eyes to keep the green number at 500-1000 versus 0??? i'm doing it too and just have to keep remembering i need to eat and leave 500 including my workout....it's a bit hard adjusting to this method but worth a shot for a few weeks good luck and let me know what you think of it....
denise

good morning all,,

the last two days have been very good, good eating, very good workouts(i am also trying out the oliva methods)i have been keeping the green numbers as close to 500 as possible, today on the other hand, i only have 27 calories left for the day and wont be able to workout(its my bday and have lunch with my sister, and dinner with my sons)so if i keep to it i will be very happy ....have a wonderful day all

I just (as in, a few minutes ago) started with the Olivia Method. I think I'm really going to like it when it comes to using the MFP phone app. I can go to the "weekly" tab and see exactly where I stand in terms of a deficit. It makes me feel like I'm actually achieving a deficit! It really drives the point home that if I eat over my calories, I am cutting into my deficit, thereby cutting into my weight loss. It also reminds me that exercise can help me achieve my deficit, not just give me an opportunity to eat more! :laugh: At this point, looking forward, I feel like this is going to be really good for me!

Also -- HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Pam!!!

Roni_M

Some amazing losses this week! Congratulations to everyone!

I can't do pushups due to the PsA in my hands and wrists... So instead I will keep to the challenges from last week. I hope this is ok. I'm trying to do 3 days of cardio and 3 days of strength per week. Squats are deffinately kicking my butt but I manage to get 100 of them in on strength days! My thighs are gonna be toned if it kills me! LOL

I'm off to jump on the treadmill for an hour...hope everyone has a fabulous day!

sew1222

CONGRATS TO THE BIGGEST LOSERS!! GREAT JOB EVERYONE!

im so happy!! i really didnt think i was going to lose that much!!

gmomlyn

Happy Birthday, Pam! I just ate a piece of chocolate cake to celebrate for you! (Ok....I would have eaten the cake even if it wasn't your birthday, but it sounds good!) The cake was the last piece left over from a Girl Scout meeting here yesterday....and it was killing me to keep seeing it all morning. I finally caved.
Now I just have to use my treadmill a little longer tonight to work off that cake!
Have a good day, all!
Lyn

LadyPersia

Congrats to the losers!!! woohooo and to all that struggle...like me! WE CAN DO IT:) I am not finding a balance with stress right now and it has me all over the emotional spectrum. Hopefull soon I will find my balance.

Time2getFit4Life

Happy Birthday, Pam! I just ate a piece of chocolate cake to celebrate for you! (Ok....I would have eaten the cake even if it wasn't your birthday, but it sounds good!) The cake was the last piece left over from a Girl Scout meeting here yesterday....and it was killing me to keep seeing it all morning. I finally caved.
Now I just have to use my treadmill a little longer tonight to work off that cake!
Have a good day, all!
Lyn

:laugh:

Work it off you can do it Lyn!!

Time2getFit4Life

good morning all,,

the last two days have been very good, good eating, very good workouts(i am also trying out the oliva methods)i have been keeping the green numbers as close to 500 as possible, today on the other hand, i only have 27 calories left for the day and wont be able to workout(its my bday and have lunch with my sister, and dinner with my sons)so if i keep to it i will be very happy ....have a wonderful day all

Happy birthday Pam!!!

Time2getFit4Life

kc--I'm really not well so if you would like I can give the challenge however I won't be participating in it until I feel better. I have been doing the p90 and I love the 7 push ups so that's the first challenge. Everyone is to do sets of 7 push ups. 7 regular width, 7 close and 7 spread wide. Do 1 set the first day and then try to build from there. As for the second challenge I would like everyone to try to and have a day where they don't eat any processed foods. (it's harder then you think)

1st... I hope you feel better real soon!!!
2nd... I love the push ups challenge, great idea! Thanks!!
3rd... I already removed all processed foods from my diet... trying to be all PALEO... you'll be surprised how much better you'll feel.

Great job everyone.... keep up the good work!!

KRISTEN... YOU ROCK!!! THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO!!

I made it through 3 days this week no processed foods I am trying to do strictly Paleo for 2 weeks!!

julidav

Happy Birthday Pam!!!

Today is also my mother's birthday...

AmyByExample

Happy birthday Pam!!!!!!

I am loving the iPhone Ap (I don't have an iPhone, but Santa brought our family an iPod touch). I'm crazy for scanning the barcode & having it just pop up my nutrition info! How cool is that? I've found I can log everything in so much faster with the ap.

Question - is the "olivia" method something an olivia here is doing - or is it an actual technique? I will have to google this along with the no processed foods thingy

Got a great workout in at the gym today.

Hope everyone has a wonderful night!

Hugs,
Amy

AmyByExample

Ah! I have googled & am now informed (Paleo & Olivia). Very interesting stuff!

Can't wait to hear your results!

Hugs,
amy

shannonaufman

Amy -- You need to search the forums here for the Olivia Method. It's something a person here on MFP came up with. I started today and it really makes a lot of sense. So far it's pretty great!

aerdna88

Happy Birthday Pam! I had some ice cream for you!!

Well for those of you not on my friend list...I sprained my ankle pretty bad. It's tendon issues! I'm in a big black boot for 2 weeks at minimum! I'm SO mad! I had to quit 30ds at 9 days! I was doing that and Zumba, running, walking, etc. Sigh! But I've decided I'm gonna keep at it. I am going to keep doing sit ups and crunches, girl push ups which is all I can do anyway cuz I have bad wrists and had surgery where they removed a whole region of my wrist on the inside (you can't tell on the outside)....anyway so I'll do those...and that is how I'll have to do the challenge this week. Then il be lifting with the hubby to keep the work outs going! I am just bummed cuz I was doing good. Even with my stupid pulled muscle from last week in the other leg. I think this all came from not wearing shoes in the beginning. Now I'm paying cuz I can barely walk! As much as this boot is a pain in the butt...at least I can walk! Anyway what doesn't kill ya makes you stronger! Right? Ugh! My body can't handle the work out with how much weight I have gained! Ughhhhh! This 40 pounds WILL be gone!

kcthatsme

Happy birthday, Pam!! I hope it was a GREAT day!

Roni_M - You can do the challenges or you don't have to. It's totally up to you. :-)

AmyByExample - I love using the barcode in the app also!

aerdna88 - Keep doing well with your food, do what you can with your body, and your numbers will still come down!

Pam3

good morning all,

thank you all for the lovely birthday wishes.....had a wonderful day, lunch with my sister and dinner with my sons and some family...had pre logged my foods and kept to it...YAY for me !!!!.....

@aerdna88...i agree with kristen, watch your foods...be careful, so you heal well....

@amy and @denise...i am liking the OLIVIA method,....i think i should see good results next monday....my youngest has done the paleo, but its too strict for me....amy i also used the app on my phone to scan...love it and very helpful

off to the gym, its a spinning and weigt day, have a great day:flowerforyou:

bluiz13

i saw 174.6 this am but i'm not recording anything yet...i was nervous cause yesterday i was back up to 178.4 sooooo who knows lol....i like the olivia method cause "I" can do the math myself...i see i have left 500 cals at the end of the day i know i am 1/7 of the way to a 1lb loss....hope monday shows good things on the scale for my next weigh in.....off to do some work.....i have a plastic surgeon consultation to discuss the possibility of a tummy tuck in the future....i'm nervous and excited....i saw the surgeon who did my past breast reduction last january when in had just entered onederland and was not overly impressed with my appt so i decided i'd see another surgeon when i got into the 170s...well i've been here since may so i decided no time like the present to get more info.....wish me luck.....

i have spin class and some elliptical and treadmill work tonight at the Y...chinese takeout tonight with my hubby after the runts go to bed....still pushing to get to bed before 1130 but it is a struggle....100+oz of water is on my things to do list too....have a great day friends....
denise