4th OF JULY CHALLENGE - WEEK 1

REDSOXGIRL13

morning all. :flowerforyou: I got up early and ate a good b-fast... I think that is key for me... becuase I foten skip it when I am trying to drop the lbs... and then i feel empty all day and then I usually go over-board at some point... anyways, I made a wicked yummy whole wheat pizza last night and leftovers are lunch today YUM. tonight I am going to get my butt back to the gym... I had been so busy with school / work for the past few weeks that I was MIA at the gym... so today my basic goal is to drink lots of water and get to the gym... :bigsmile:

toots99

MASTER LIST
Roxie: SW 147/GW 128/ CW 138
EM: SW 150 / GW 140 / CW 150
Mackenzie: SW 160 / GW 150 / CW 160
Tina: SW 224/ GW 195 / CW 207
Melissa: SW 163 / GW 153 / CW 163
Mel: SW 200 / GW 189 / CW 199
Kimss: SW 170 / GW 154 / CW 158
Deanna: SW 186.5 / GW 182.5 / CW 186.5
Channing: SW 170/ GW:160 / CW: 170
Bree : SW 227 / GW 200 / CW 215
Sandra: SW 143.8 / GW 139 / CW143.8
Beth: SW 168 / GW 150/ CW 168
Kristina: SW 246 / GW 231 / CW 246
Crystal: SW 177/ GW 167/ CW 177
Angie - SW 207/GW 197/ CW 207
Holly SW 226/ GW 215/ CW 226
Kristle SW 170/ GW 160/ CW 170
Melina: SW(150) / GW(140) / CW (150)
Christy: SW 240 / GW 230 / CW 240
OkieGal: SW 245 / GW 220 / 245
Yolanda: SW 203 / GW 193 / CW 203
Whitney: SW 174/ GW 164 / CW 174
Lisa: SW188.2/GW178.2/CW188.2
Lisamgould SW138, GW124, CW138
Shannan SW 207, GW 187, CW 198
Julie SW 161, GW 150, CW 161
Toots SW 217 - GW 205 - CW 215


Don't forget me!

bakergirl62

MASTER LIST
Roxie: SW 147/GW 128/ CW 138
EM: SW 150 / GW 140 / CW 150
Mackenzie: SW 160 / GW 150 / CW 160
Tina: SW 224/ GW 195 / CW 207
Melissa: SW 163 / GW 153 / CW 163
Mel: SW 200 / GW 189 / CW 199
Kimss: SW 170 / GW 154 / CW 158
Deanna: SW 186.5 / GW 182.5 / CW 186.5
Channing: SW 170/ GW:160 / CW: 170
Bree : SW 227 / GW 200 / CW 215
Sandra: SW 143.8 / GW 139 / CW143.8
Beth: SW 168 / GW 150/ CW 168
Kristina: SW 246 / GW 231 / CW 246
Crystal: SW 177/ GW 167/ CW 177
Angie - SW 207/GW 197/ CW 207
Holly SW 226/ GW 215/ CW 226
Kristle SW 170/ GW 160/ CW 170
Melina: SW(150) / GW(140) / CW (150)
Christy: SW 240 / GW 230 / CW 240
OkieGal: SW 245 / GW 220 / 245
Yolanda: SW 203 / GW 193 / CW 203
Whitney: SW 174/ GW 164 / CW 174
Lisa: SW188.2/GW178.2/CW188.2
Lisamgould SW138, GW124, CW138
Shannan SW 207, GW 187, CW 198
Julie SW 161, GW 150, CW 161
Toots SW 217 - GW 205 - CW 215

I would love to join your Challenge. This is the begining of my 3rd week.

SW-149
GW-125
CW-143

Channing

Hello Ladies!!!

My heart rate monitor came in the mail today!!!! Never though I'd be so excited over something like that, but I think it's just the motivation I need to really work out this week and see how many calories I'm REALLY burning instead of estimating!

My goal is to break a sweat every day this week!


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happyplace

Good Morning

I'm having some tough emotional stuff going on right now but I am determined to not let this ruin my efforts. I considered dropping the challenge and giving up (like I would've done in the past!) but instead I'm posting here I guess to reaffirm to myself that I am changing that pattern this time. No more letting emotions control my health! I will succeed in being the healthy person that I know has always been inside of me!

Okay :embarassed: sorry, I just needed to get that out. I actually feel a little better now..

My goals this week are:

1) to get moving no matter how I'm feeling because I know I will feel better if I do!

2) to get in as much water as I can drink (been struggling with this one for some reason for the last week)

3) to not reach for unhealthy food choices when my emotions grab me

I hope that everyone is having a great week so far! :flowerforyou:

kimss

Ok, day 1 of the " fast" completed:
I had planned on 700 cal yesterday, but I ate 800, that is ok though. that was the hardest thing ever . and sleeeping at night really was hard. I dreamt of eating, and of eggs and toast all night , and kept waking up throughout the night. I ate throughout the day so it wasn't like I was physically starving,stomach grumbling, but I never felt like there wasn't much food in my tummy. slimfqast shake, fresh veges, watermellon, 2 times I had a small amount of meat, but that was basically it. and tons of water.

so fist thing this moring 6;am, I got the oldest off to school and had a peice of toast. then I went back to bed and got some nice sleep until the little one woke me up at 9am. "yay... she let me sleep in " First thing we did was make eggs and toast and milk for breakfast. I am amazed at how full I feel. but I feel better. I did step on the scale before eating and , low and behold. it said 156, a 1 pound loss. but I will only count that as a loss if it holds on for 3 days in a row. I am going to eat my normal 1200 cals today, and then try for the 700 cal. again tomorrow. and see fi my weight can start going down and keep going.

I walked/run 4 miles yesterdday, and of that time 2miles I ran without stopping. I have to do it 2 more times this week to fullfill my goal. yay....I am happy to see myself really putting myself out ther and working hard. I haven't felt like this in 5 yrs.

anthrochix

happyplace - you can do it! I'm pulling for you!

looks like we have about the same amount to loose, too.

we all have off days. hope yours gets better:flowerforyou:

Philde04

Ok, day 1 of the "starvation fast" completed:
I had planned on 700 cal yesterday, but I ate 800, that is ok though. that was the hardest thing I think I have ever done. and sleeeping at night really was hard. I dreamt of eating, and of eggs and toast all night , and kept waking up throughout the night. I ate throughout the day so it wasn't like I was physically starving,stomach grumbling, but I never felt like there much food in my tummy. fresh veges, watermellon, 2 times I had a small amount of meat, but that was basically it. and tons of water.

so fist thing this moring 6;am, I got the oldest off to school and had a peice of toast. then I went back to bed and got some nice sleep until the little one woke me up at 9am. "yay... she let me sleep in " First thing we did was make eggs and toast and milk for breakfast. I am amazed at how full I feel. but I feel better. I did step on the scale before eating and , low and behold. it said 156, a 1 pound loss. but I will only count that as a loss if it holds on for 3 days in a row. I am going to eat my normal 1200 cals today, and then try for the 700 cal. again tomorrow. and see fi my weight can start going down and keep going.

I walked/run 4 miles yesterdday, and of that time 2miles I ran without stopping. I have to do it 2 more times this week to fullfill my goal. yay....I am happy to see myself really putting myself out ther and working hard. I haven't felt like this in 5 yrs.

This sounds like something that I may try.... I have hit a plateau and I'm working out everyday, but getting no results... I

kimss

hey phili,
give me a week to try this out and then if it works great, if not, I may have saved you from the long days of wanting all the foods you can't have:happy: I'll keep you up to date on my progress.

Philde04

Please do... Thanks

JWalker514

I have my eating habits down pretty well, but I really need to start working on exercising more. I really want to start getting atleast 30 min of cardio in 5 days a week, then some weight lifting.


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easy2lov3

wow im so glad to hear all of u, sound soo motivated:flowerforyou: keep it up:drinker:
as for myself, i been doing the 30 day shred( i jus started yesterday and have not done it today), but i am tryin to keep it up.

Good Luck:happy:

NaiLo

Hey all! SIGN ME UP!!

starting: 154

Goal July 4th: 145!!!

NaiLo

Hello Ladies!!!

My heart rate monitor came in the mail today!!!! Never though I'd be so excited over something like that, but I think it's just the motivation I need to really work out this week and see how many calories I'm REALLY burning instead of estimating!

My goal is to break a sweat every day this week!


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Thats great! When I got my HRM I was soo confused on how to use it, but now I use it EVERY SINGLE DAY! I LOVE IT, this morning I burned 977 calories in an hour and a half It makes you feel so good to actually SEE what your accomplishing.

happyplace

happyplace - you can do it! I'm pulling for you!

looks like we have about the same amount to loose, too.

we all have off days. hope yours gets better:flowerforyou:

Thanks!! :flowerforyou:

45 lbs. seems like a doable amount. I mean it feels like it's forever away right now but it came on slowly and it will go off slowly...especially because I want it permanent! I figure if I feel comfortable before then I will quit. The first time around doing this I lost 20 lbs and was starting to feel pretty good! Gaining most of it back did a number on my self esteem though! So I got a taste of success and now I'm giving myself a redo so I can finally get to my goal.

Channing

Hello Ladies!!!

My heart rate monitor came in the mail today!!!! Never though I'd be so excited over something like that, but I think it's just the motivation I need to really work out this week and see how many calories I'm REALLY burning instead of estimating!

My goal is to break a sweat every day this week!


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Thats great! When I got my HRM I was soo confused on how to use it, but now I use it EVERY SINGLE DAY! I LOVE IT, this morning I burned 977 calories in an hour and a half It makes you feel so good to actually SEE what your accomplishing.

Yes!!! I cant wait to start using it!!! It IS very confusing and I'm sure it will take a while for me to get the hang of it, but I'm excited! By the way, 977 calories is AMAZING!!!! :flowerforyou: I'm planning on working out for about an hour tonight, running 3 miles on the treadmill and then some light weight training, so we'll see if I can figure it out by then!

Glad you joined the challenge, good luck!:drinker:

Channing

Also, don't give up Happyplace! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: I totally get what you're saying and have been there, but agree that getting out and moving, even if it's just going for a walk completely changes my outlook, and clears my head.

I'm rooting for you!!!!!!

OkieGal

okiegal - i can relate! I also work in a school (college) and i notice how in the spring semester (the busiest one) my waistline just goes phhhbt! Hopefully I'll be at my goal weight next year and will be better able to maintain.

Hope you have a good summer break!:laugh:

:sick: Yes and of course I get free breakfast & lunch thrown in, hence why I am here now. I need to get a good start over the summer to stay motivated on Aug 13 when our cooks are back :laugh:

happyplace

Also, don't give up Happyplace! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: I totally get what you're saying and have been there, but agree that getting out and moving, even if it's just going for a walk completely changes my outlook, and clears my head.

I'm rooting for you!!!!!!

Thanks Channing!! I appreciate the support! :flowerforyou:

dixiegal2484

MASTER LIST
Roxie: SW 147/GW 128/ CW 138
EM: SW 150 / GW 140 / CW 150
Mackenzie: SW 160 / GW 150 / CW 160
Tina: SW 224/ GW 195 / CW 207
Melissa: SW 163 / GW 153 / CW 163
Mel: SW 200 / GW 189 / CW 199
Kimss: SW 170 / GW 154 / CW 158
Deanna: SW 186.5 / GW 182.5 / CW 186.5
Channing: SW 170/ GW:160 / CW: 170
Bree : SW 227 / GW 200 / CW 215
Sandra: SW 143.8 / GW 139 / CW143.8
Beth: SW 168 / GW 150/ CW 168
Kristina: SW 246 / GW 231 / CW 246
Crystal: SW 177/ GW 167/ CW 177
Angie - SW 207/GW 197/ CW 207
Holly SW 226/ GW 215/ CW 226
Kristle SW 170/ GW 160/ CW 170
Melina: SW(150) / GW(140) / CW (150)
Christy: SW 240 / GW 230 / CW 240
OkieGal: SW 245 / GW 220 / 245
Yolanda: SW 203 / GW 193 / CW 203
Whitney: SW 174/ GW 164 / CW 174
Lisa: SW188.2/GW178.2/CW188.2
Lisamgould SW138, GW124, CW138
Shannan SW 207, GW 187, CW 198
Julie SW 161, GW 150, CW 161
Toots SW 217 - GW 205 - CW 215
Amber SW240 - GW 200- CW 235!!!


i would love to join this challenge!!! i am starting week 2 of my diet and have lost 5 pounds already!! i am so happy! this site and all the tools on it such as the food diary have really helped me. maybe having a challenge to be a part of will motivate me even more. i hope everyone had a great day today!!!

kimss

I had a good day today. I walk/jogged for 60min. today and did some strength trainning at the park with my little one. " the playground equipment can make for a good workout." I am planning on tomorrow being a day of rest. I hope you all have a good day.

anthrochix

i HAVE to brown bag it everyday. The cafeteria here only has ONE healthy choise - egg whites on wheat toast (pleh!):sick: I can only handle that with tons of mustard! Free food isn't good food!:grumble:

JWalker514

I am feeling really down about myself today, dont know why. I know I have been doing great. 11 lbs in 3 weeks. I think it might be because I know that the weight loss is going to be slowing down now. Plus I really need to start exercising. . How do all you other mommies find the time to exercise? I have a 1 year old, hubby is deployed, so I am living at home and my family works all day. I manage to get a little in while Daniel is sleeping, and Daniel and I go for walks on nice days, but thats it. I have a bike I want to start riding atleast 5 days a week.


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Philde04

I am feeling really down about myself today, dont know why. I know I have been doing great. 11 lbs in 3 weeks. I think it might be because I know that the weight loss is going to be slowing down now. Plus I really need to start exercising. . How do all you other mommies find the time to exercise? I have a 1 year old, hubby is deployed, so I am living at home and my family works all day. I manage to get a little in while Daniel is sleeping, and Daniel and I go for walks on nice days, but thats it. I have a bike I want to start riding atleast 5 days a week.


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Do you have any workout videos that maybe you could do while your son is napping or after he goes to bed??? And also going on walks with him is good too!!

NaiLo

went for a run this morning ( I have only just started about a month or so ago so I only run about 3 miles 4 or 5 times a week) ...but my shins and calves ARE THROBBING this morning. I always stretch, I spent a FORTUNE on a nice new pair of Asics...and Im still suffering with shin splints I hope this goes away soon. Its just very frustrating, I want to work out..I "enjoy" it so much lol...no really I do, I love the feeling when its all said and done and I know I burned those calories and put all of myself into it and I am all sweaty and feeling like I want to eat the whole pantry but I hate the pain my legs are in...and I hope its only because Ive just started running, and it won't keep me down for long.
my goal today is to NOT SNACK after lunch...for some reason Im always hungry even after Ive eaten lunch. NOT TODAY!! Im going to eat smaller portions more frequently in hope that I wont stand and snack on those randoms in my cupboards. Hope everyone is having a great day so far!

OkieGal

Well it's my first day of freedom from work today, no school until 4th week of July - heaven. I have started off great with my oatmeal after a lie-in and am now off to clear some cupboards. Day 3 and I am not hungry, feel good and in control which is really the key for me to success.:drinker:

I plan on a treadmill walk later and have my meals planned for today, have a great day ladies.

happyplace

I am feeling really down about myself today, dont know why. I know I have been doing great. 11 lbs in 3 weeks. I think it might be because I know that the weight loss is going to be slowing down now. Plus I really need to start exercising. . How do all you other mommies find the time to exercise? I have a 1 year old, hubby is deployed, so I am living at home and my family works all day. I manage to get a little in while Daniel is sleeping, and Daniel and I go for walks on nice days, but thats it. I have a bike I want to start riding atleast 5 days a week.


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I know how hard it is. My two are 7 and 9 now so they no longer present a challenge when it comes to working out. They join in half the time, especially my oldest! Her favorite is yoga. It was definately challenging when they were younger though! 20 months apart and I was all alone as well. It gets better though! For now just try and find ways to include him in your workouts. My challenge now is the 3 yr old I do full time daycare for. It's a little more difficult but I try to plan my workout for his nap time. Walking is great so don't feel down!! Plus I think the fresh air can do wonders! :flowerforyou: I hope you have a great day today!! Congrats on your 11 lbs.!!

Shanta1983

I wanna join ooo pick me SW 225 CW 194

JWalker514

Thanks ladies. I dont have any work out videos yet, but I am going to get the jillian michaels one this weekend. I hear she kicks your butt lol. I am feeling a bit better, bc my brother said he would watch my little one when he gets home from work today. So I can go for a nice long bike ride and maybe get on the elliptical for a while at his house.


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soon2bemrsott

I am feeling really down about myself today, dont know why. I know I have been doing great. 11 lbs in 3 weeks. I think it might be because I know that the weight loss is going to be slowing down now. Plus I really need to start exercising. . How do all you other mommies find the time to exercise? I have a 1 year old, hubby is deployed, so I am living at home and my family works all day. I manage to get a little in while Daniel is sleeping, and Daniel and I go for walks on nice days, but thats it. I have a bike I want to start riding atleast 5 days a week.


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Hi!! I have found that taking longer and longer walks is the key for me. My son is 2 1/2, so there is no way in hell that he will let me try to do video or anything!! So we started walking, alot. (I HIGHLY recommend the jogger-style strollers, with only the 1 wheel in front. You can not help but speed walk with them!! I had the regular kind before, but then got this and found it is just so easy to manuever and makes walking so much more pleasant!) I've found that about a 45 minute walk is 2.5 miles, and only 1 1/2 hours is 5 miles!!! I couldn't believe I was walking so far when I checked the miles with my car, I was in shock. Then when we get home, I immediately start doing my strength exercises, while my heart rate is still up. I do about 30-45 minutes of simple exercise. Like squats while I am making his lunch, dips in the kitchen on a chair while he is eating, then I lift simple 2 lbs weights while he watches whatever movie it is for the day, plus many more simple exercises. I had been having a very hard time losing any inches until I started treating everyday like this (except if it rains, the I run up and down the steps for 15-20 minutes before the strengh exercises) and now I am FINALLY beginning to see the inches melt off!!!!!!