Thin In My Skin! (CLOSED GRP)

mandamommy3

Been good with my water intake all week and burnt 2391 cals this week exercising!

tealighttrees

I take my HRM to work and add my 12 hour workday into my exercise routine for the following day. (I work 7p-7:30a) So I usually walk about 8 miles at work on average and burn about 550 or more calories while I'm there. I don't exercise on the days I work...only because when I get home I'm totally exhausted!!!! Have you thought about doing the same thing? Taking an HRM to work and add that as part of your exercise? What do you do for a living? If you walk alot I would say go for it...take it and utilize that as a time to get in a good workout.

Good luck to you...and I can't wait to see how this works for you!!!!

First of all, thank you for the support!

Unfortunately, I have a sit-down office-y type of job, so I do very, very little walking at work. So yeah, I need that gym membership, haha :P But thanks for the suggestion! I've been thinking of maybe leaving this job for one that is more physically active.

AmyByExample

Hi All. As others have mentioned - having a plan in place this week has been very helpful. I've been planning our meals & shopping from a list (helpful to the budget too!!). Now I need to add workouts to the plan. I did get in Jillian's Extreme Shed & Shred today (felt good!). I am being very cautious of anything high impact as I was sidelined with a very stubborn case of tendonitis last challenge (to the point I had to wear a Hideous walking cast). It was a very frustrating time b/c I actually had a long streak of consistent exercise going on... and I had to do a full stop. UGH! Not doing that again!

shadowkitty - great idea to bookmark the thread

Amy (tealight) - Love your plan!! I am not a morning person either - but when I get in the habit, working out is a great way to start the day

purplecookie - fantastic burn!

Alex - congrats! Great loss this week!

crysbutcher - love that you have an active job! I've never worked nights (other than taking pizza orders back in college 'til 4AM - but quite different when you are only responsible for yourself & not kids or family!)... I used to work as a physical therapist & I miss the constant activity! I have a desk job now at our family business (better flexibility for raising kids) - but there is a definite difference in my resting metabolic rate.

gr8grl68 - love that you went to the Y with the fam Hoping you have a good weigh in!

Brenda - excellent work on the H20, calories & your hard work paid off on the scale!!

Nancy - great way to step it up! Your efforts certainly show!

thurberj - how exciting that you are already putting a plan in place for summer

Trina - looks like your body is responding well to a healthier calorie intake. I'd continue the 200 more & see how your next week goes.

Mandamommy3 -= water & calories look good!!!

Have a great night all!

Hugs,
Amy

jgunn81

bumpin so i can find on monday....

also, challeges so far:

cups of water - 6/6
calories burned - 939/1200

sailingsal

Managed water monday to friday but was under yesterday. But was out at my graduation all day so food, water and exercise went to pot. But had a great day with family and at the ceremony at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Now have a Bcs. Hons. in Psychology.
Exercise was
Monday 555
Tuesday 519
Wednesday 848
Thursday 487
Friday 703
Saturday 162

Yesterday only exercise was a bit of walking and had 2 meals out! Before and after ceremony. Tried to make sensible choices!

Roni_M

Name/ real name:  Roni / Roni_M

Current Weight:  240.1
Challenge Goal Weight:  216.1

04/09:   240.1
04/16:   238.9
04/23: 
04/30: 
05/07:    <<< mini goal weight - 232.1 >>>
05/14: 
05/21: 
05/28: 
06/04:   <<< mini goal weight - 224.1 >>> 
06/11: 
06/18: 
06/25: 
07/02:   <<< challenge goal weight - 216.1 >>> 

I did the water challenge, but not the 1200 calorie burn. I only burned about 700 from exercise (unless you want to count cleaning!). Hubby's plumbing company launched "debit at the door" this week so between training the guys how they work, updating all our pricing in the system, then creating pricing books for each of the guys... I was pulling 16 hour days this week. I really wanted to squeeze it in but was just to tired! The hard work should pay off though...less invoicing for me at the end of the week. I only lost 1.2lbs... But that's due to the crazy week. Will keep that challenge for next week! Good luck with weigh ins everyone!! :flowerforyou:

raindropwishes

I think I may have been updating the wrong thread!!

So sorry you guys I've had some memory loss (legitimately, I had a fit a few days ago) and for some reason this thread wasn't on my list that I keep to remind myself I need to do something.

Anyway...

CW: 196 (It was 194 yesterday, but just weighed and it was 196 so we'll go with that. I'll update my goals when I feel a bit better, but I'd like to lose a total of 14lbs by the end of the challenge.

Thank you for reminding me, Kirsten

Hi Everyone. Ok here is my weigh in.

04/09: 196lb
04/16: 192lb [down 4lbs]
04/23:
04/30:
05/07:
05/14:
05/21:
05/28:
06/04:
06/11:
06/18:
06/25:
07/02: <<<challenge goal weight: 175lb >>>

Sibby123

Name/ real name: Siobhan/Sib

Challenge Goal Weight: 214lb

04/09: 232
04/16: 231.7 :huh:
4/23:
04/30:
05/07:
05/14:
05/21:
05/28:
06/04:
06/11:
06/18:
06/25:
07/02: <<<challenge goal weight>>> 214lb

myjourney2

Name/ real name: myjourney2/Lynn

Current Weight: 260.4
Challenge Goal Weight: 245

04/09: 260.4
04/16: 258.8
04/23:
04/30:
05/07: <<<mini goal weight>>> 255.
05/14:
05/21:
05/28:
06/04: <<<mini goal weight>>> 250
06/11:
06/18:
06/25:
07/02: <<<challenge goal weight>>>245

Hope it is ok to put my weight in this morning. Will be babysitting at 5.am tomorrow morning and wont be home to weigh in.

Had a hard time getting in all my water but no problem getting in all my workouts! Having breakfast and then heading out to the gym this morning

StartingAnewDay

Name/ real name: Losing4life69/Trina

Current Weight: 291
Challenge Goal Weight: 277

04/09: 291
04/16: 285.4
04/23:
04/30:
05/07: <<<mini goal weight>>> 285
05/14:
05/21:
05/28:
06/04: <<<mini goal weight>>> 280
06/11:
06/18:
06/25:
07/02: <<<challenge goal weight>>> 277

3216 cals burned this week via my HRM.. Im really proud! Since I've been concentrating on increasing my intake to get into a healthy range, I use a spreadsheet I found online and I just added a page where I input my calories burned/food eaten with an avg per day at the end of the week. Really done wonders for me in making sure I get enough food in. I like to see actual numbers, while MFP has those cute "bars", they don't really tell me much LOL

I also did really well on water!

If anyone would like the link to the spreadsheet I will post it. Very nice tracker.. Even gives you a target date for your loss goal which updates each time you weigh in, your BMI, your loss gain, total lost and percentages..

macdale

I weighed in a day early this week because I've got a super busy day at work tomorrow. I didn't read about the water and calorie burn challenge until today. I already burn at least 1200 cal/week and drink more than 8 cups of water per day but I could definitely improve on that. I'll work on it for next week.

Name/ real name: macdale/ Mac

Current Weight: 262.2 lbs
Challenge Goal Weight: 240 lbs

04/09: 264.0
04/16: 262.2
04/23:
04/30:
05/07: <<<258>>>
05/14:
05/21:
05/28:
06/04: <<<250>>>
06/11:
06/18:
06/25:
07/02: <<<240>>>

CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE OF THE LOSERS OUT THERE!!! GREAT JOB!!

Kristen,
I know I would find that motivating to see how much weight we all lost together. Do you ever post how much weight we've lost as a group?
~Mac

roxlen75

Name/ real name: Roxlen75/Rox

Challenge Goal Weight: 230

04/09: 250.0
04/16: 249.4 I'm having a slow start but hopefully this week will be better
04/23:
04/30:
05/07: 242 mini goal
05/14:
05/21:
05/28:
06/04: 235 mini goal
06/11:
06/18:
06/25:
07/02: 230 challenge goal

kristinkt

Name/ real name: kristinkt/Kristin

Current Weight: 171.6
Challenge Goal Weight: 160

04/09: 171.6
04/16: 170.6
04/23:
04/30:
05/07: <<<mini goal weight 168>>>
05/14:
05/21:
05/28:
06/04: <<<mini goal weight 164>>>
06/11:
06/18:
06/25:
07/02: <<<challenge goal weight 160>>>

Whew! I was sweatin' it thinking I had gained this past week. I managed to shave off a pound so I am happy with that. I wish I didn't give power to the scale, but I must admit it feels good to see the # drop.

thurberj

Looks like everyone is doing well this week! Great start!!

Losing4life....Awesome loss, keep up the great work!

Amy By Example....thanks for the shout out, I had a similar problem with impact work for awhile....found that doing a weight routine with resistance bands was good, as was the bike and elliptical. Did a lot of upper body and ab work during that time too.

Sailingsal....nice burns!!

Roni.....I'm sure next week will be better and the scale did go in the right direction!

mandamommy3.....great on the water and the burn!!!

raindropwise....awesome loss! WTG!!

Roxlen75....slow and steady wins the race!

Hoping that tomorrow morning the scale will show the loss of my vacation weight! Burned 3500+ last week, so I'm hoping the workouts paid off!

tishieb

Name/ real name: tishieb / Tisha

I would like to lose 26 lbs
Current Weight: 261 lbs
Challenge Goal Weight: 235 lbs

04/09: 261
04/16: 255.8 ( down 5.2 )
04/23:
04/30:
05/07: <<<mini goal weight>>> 255 lbs
05/14:
05/21:
05/28:
06/04: <<<mini goal weight>>> 245 lbs
06/11:
06/18:
06/25:
07/02: <<<challenge goal weight>>> 235 lbs

tealighttrees

Hey Tisha! You and I have the same starting weight and goal weight! Cool! Good job on your loss!

I'm so worried about the weigh-in tomorrow. I think I probably didn't lose anything

mylissab

Name/ real name: mylissab/ Mylissa

Current Weight: 226
Challenge Goal Weight: 202

04/09: 226
04/16: 221
04/23:
04/30:
05/07: <<<mini goal weight>>> 218
05/14:
05/21:
05/28:
06/04: <<<mini goal weight>>>210
06/11:
06/18:
06/25:
07/02: <<<challenge goal weight>>>202

Woo hoo!! I burned a total of 2997 cal this week (thank you gardening!!). I actually just did 20 jumping jacks so that I can say 3000, LOL! I did HORRIBLY with my water. I really need to do better with that this week!

PurpleCoookie

4/9 309
4/16 308

Not sure, TOM is rolling around but I know I lost at least one pound.
I drink a lot of water but I didn't reach the 1200 calorie challenge.
Congrats to the losers!

kristinkt

I forgot to post my exercise & water challenge results.

exercise log (MFP calorie calculations)
Sunday - rest day
Monday - 525 calories
Tuesday - 700 calories
Wednesday - 350 calories
Thursday - 517 calories
Friday - 350 calories
Saturday - 1050 calories

Total for the week = 3492 calories
Thanks for the motivation on this challenge! I drank between 12-16 cups of water which is a little more water than I usually get in.
It sounds like this week has been a good one with some great losses recorded already!! Congratulations to several who moved to a lower decade. I am hoping to join you soon!

mandamommy3

Name/ real name: Mandamommy3/Amanda

Challenge Goal Weight: 178lbs

04/09: 197.3lbs
04/16: 195.8lbs (-1.5lbs) :happy:
4/23:
04/30:
05/07:
05/14:
05/21:
05/28:
06/04:
06/11:
06/18:
06/25:
07/02:

caitlinlws

I loved the weekly challenges this week! I drank a lot more water AND pushed myself harder in workouts so I could hit 1200 calories (made it to 1209). I am weighing in tomorrow morning and am a little worried...I had a few bad days this week but managed to get back on track by the end of the week...guess we'll see what tomorrow brings.

AmyByExample

Hello All! Well, I got a late start with the exercise challenge - I am at 1062/1200. I did great with the water as that is basically the only beverage I drink.

I had these 2 boxes of unopen Fiber One Cereal (ya'know the kind that looks like rabbit food? or twigs?).... I'm not a big fan of it - but found a super yummy recipe to make cereal bars out of it. Sooooo good (88 calories 2.4 grams of fat, crunchy, sweet yumminess!)

I've also managed to trim back the calorie count in my weekend omelettes. I usually make a 2 egg omelette - so I swapped out 1 egg for 1/4 cup egg whites. Then I omitted the 1/2 oz of cheese I usually put in (I shred yellow & green zucchini, chopped scallion, chopped red pepper, fresh cilantro, 3 chopped up grape tomatoes, spinach). It's colorful & delish!

Fingers crossed for tomorrow - as of this morning I surpassed my target for tomorrow (I was aiming for a 2.7# loss)...

Roni, Raindrop, Sib, Lynn, Mac, Rox, Tisha, Mylissa, Purple Cookie, Amanda - Congrats on the losses this week! What a great way to start the week out!!! So very happy for all of you

Jgunn81 - good job tracking our challenges for this week

Sal - Congrats on your graduation!! Great consistent exercise each day!

Trina - excellent burn this week! I think that spreadsheet is working well for you!

Kristin - great job on losing this week! You are closing in on that 60# mark!!

thurberj - woo hoo on over 3,500 calorie burn this week!

Amy (tealight) fingers crossed for a good # on the scale tomorrow

caitlin - hoping the scale is what you're hoping for in the morning!

Have a great night all!

Hugs, Amy

My1985Freckles

Name/ real name: My1985Freckles/Kayla

Current Weight: 161.6
Challenge Goal Weight: 149.6

04/09:161.6
04/16: 166.8 -water weight and tax season weight. This week will be better
04/23:
04/30:
05/07: <<<mini goal weight>>> (157.6)
05/14:
05/21:
05/28:
06/04: <<<mini goal weight>>> (153.6)
06/11:
06/18:
06/25:
07/02: <<<challenge goal weight>>> (149.6)

cornerofgreystreet

Name/ real name: Cornerofgreystreet/Megan

Current Weight: 149.0
Challenge Goal Weight: 143

04/09: 149.8
04/16: 149.0
04/23:
04/30:
05/07: <<<mini goal weight>>> 147
05/14:
05/21:
05/28:
06/04: <<<mini goal weight>>> 145
06/11:
06/18:
06/25:
07/02: <<<challenge goal weight>>> 143

I did well on my calories this week, burning 3852. Unfortunately, the water is still a challenge for me. You would think with that many calories burned I would lose at least a pound, it's very frustrating. I will take what I can get though!

brittanylock09

Thanks for running this. You rock!

Thanks!

Now, everyone, for this week's challenge. Remember, you can do it or you don't have to... If you don't already drink 8 cups of water a day, drink at least 4 per day. If you already do somewhere between 4 and 8, up your water consumption by at least 1 cup. AND... I challenge you to burn at least 1200 calories before our next weigh in! If you already are beyond that, do something MORE or DIFFERENT with your exercise, to push yourself!

So excited!! Ahh I needed this really bad!! I have got to get in gear!! I had a long weekend at my mom's so I haven't logged, but tomorrow I am taking control! I have been down and out b/c I haven't really budged on the scale and measurements haven't really moved, but I am exercising tomorrow and eating healthy and keeping those dirty carbs down!!! Now, to tell the future hubby to hide all this Easter junk once and for all!!!

brittanylock09

ok. can someone please tell me how you plan meals up to a week ahead of time? I change my mind so much! Almost day to day with food. So, what are some tips to not changing your mind from what you planned a few days ago. I find myself not in the mood for the same thing that day that I had been in the mood for a couple days before.

tishieb

Don't sweat it, Amy (tealighttrees) ... i did NOT expect my massive drop this week, didn't change a THING .. haha .. but I'll take it You just never know .. good news could be waiting on your scale too .. I will hope for you

kcthatsme

Please post your weigh ins with the format I originally gave. It is SO HELPFUL to me so that I can find you easily in the group you're in. Otherwise, I have to check every group and with 130 people... you get the idea... Thanks!

Kristen

robot_potato

Name/ real name: Pbprincess/Crystal

Challenge Goal Weight: 145

04/09: 157
04/16: 155.6
4/23:
04/30:
05/07:
05/14:
05/21:
05/28:
06/04:
06/11:
06/18:
06/25:
07/02: <<<challenge goal weight>>> 145


I've really slipped on water intake lately, but i've been inspired, i had 11 glasses today. 3791 calories burned so far this week.

whallvr

Name/ real name: whallvr/Windy

Challenge Goal Weight: 150

04/09: 171
04/16: 170.6
4/23:
04/30:
05/07:
05/14:
05/21:
05/28:
06/04:
06/11:
06/18:
06/25:
07/02: <<<challenge goal weight>>> 150

I did well on water, and burning extra calories. I did start eating back exercise calories because I wasn't losing. I am hopeful to see a bigger difference next week.
Keep up the good work everybody!!