Beautiful Blue Team WEEK 7

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  • fitgal411
    fitgal411 Posts: 668
    I had to give up my favorite chocolate granola bar for this challenge! And I was so eager to drink lots of water today, I ended up drinking out of somebody else's water bottle (I seriously thought it was mine!:embarassed: ):laugh:

    I am now officially not sick, and I am back to exercising. So 10 situps a day? I can do that!:happy:
  • j_g4ever
    j_g4ever Posts: 1,925 Member
    Alright starting today I'm not going to be eating any chocolate and I'm not going to be drinking diet sunkist. that is my challenge to myself. I think I broke my toe so I haven't been doing much for exercise. Its just throbbing in pain. I'm going to join tae kwon do for sure. I didn't go tonight due to the toe and monday we are going to be out of town. So next thursday I will bring my checkbook and join and then doing my wii active the inbetween days. :drinker:
  • cellorocker
    cellorocker Posts: 290
    Why oh why....
    Some places they have the "turkish toilets". If your not sure what it is, go into google click on images and type in "turkish toilets".. I heard many stories about a hole in the ground. For a man to go #1, ok no problem, but.. that's IT!!! mad
    I've heard that women can "sorta get used to squating, bushes, out in public for #1, but these "toilets "are all porcelain, newer looking.. why would they install them.. it's just wrong. The wedding we were at, that's all these "toilets" were. The men's and womans. Imagine explode ... vent over....

    LOL, I spent three weeks in China last summer, that's all we had, unless we were at a Best Western or something. We called 'em the "squatty potties" and everywhere we went, we asked around for "western toilets."

    But, oh yeah, the squatty potties suck. Especially when you're sick because you forgot to only drink bottled water. Ever tried to squat with diarrhea?
    OK, lol, TMI. =D
  • jacqueline0821
    jacqueline0821 Posts: 667 Member
    Great News: I didn't eat any chocolate today, I didn't drink any pop today, I did 3 reps of 25 situps and I drank 64 ounces of water!!!

    I got home and got on the treadmill I was only able to do 1.25 miles compared to my 2.5 when I am out at the track. It seems so much harder. It felt like I was running and running and the numbers weren't moving on the display. It was definately more of a workout because I had to stay at a consistent pace (until I slowed it down). I was dripping in sweat but once I got done I felt amazing. I also did a little bit of wii active tonight (love it).

    I even have calories left over and am not at all hungry. Going to take a shower and then off to bed.

    I hope that all the Beautiful Blues had a great day!!

    :heart: J
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    So like a dummy since yesterday was a rest day - I forgot to do the ab work-OOPS

    down 1.2 this morning - yay!

    Happy Friday everyone!
  • hmo4
    hmo4 Posts: 1,673 Member
    My shoulder is a mess and sore-still grinds and clicks. I was on my treadmill walking, late last night thinking, why? Here is someone who actually loves all kinds of exercise, challenges,has all kinds of support (my hubby actually grabbed me and took me down with him to workout last night), and at 41 I'm a wash up. My body is falling apart. I warm up, stretch, go hard-except latley with my arm,eat well-usually, and this is what I get:cry: i might as well sit back and chow, cause I'm gonna lose my job, my ability to do exercising-which I love. :sad:

    j-I bought the Wii active to try. Now I'll have to wait a bit. What are the exercises like?
    Day4-No sweets!:flowerforyou:
  • debnu1
    debnu1 Posts: 1,568 Member
    Of course we would do a no chocolate challenge this week,:grumble: I was planning a great chocolate feast for Father's day. I guess it would be partly for me too.:blushing: But I will change my plans and do something healthier without chocolate, I guess:noway: My goal has been to go without sweets/treats 6 days a week anyway so today is day for without--It's not hard if it isn't in the house. :bigsmile: I have been doing some ab work, but I will add it in more in force, it hasn't been the priority. 10 situps is doable though. Keep up the good work everyone!:drinker: :flowerforyou:
  • ngwife4life
    ngwife4life Posts: 569
    You guys are brave to do a no chocolate challenge. I know the minute I say I'm in, I'll end up eating it for the next 300 days. I'm so self-sabotaging!

    I'm back to journaling for the whole day again and back on track for getting all my water in. I started the 30 day shred while my daughter was napping and she woke up as I finishing the second circuit. And it wasn't a "wake up happy and play in my crib" kind of wake up. It was a "I got my leg stuck in the crib and I'm going to scream until you fix it" kind of wake up. I used my new HRM and burned 188 calories, though! That should cover the BOX of Green Giant Glazed Carrots I just ate all by myself. At least I didn't go back for more mashed potatoes! I really need to go grocery shopping... thankfully, my parents are coming tomorrow to watch my daughter so I can go run all of my errands. She's not been sleeping very well since my husband left and I think it's a combination of missing him and cutting teeth. She's been somewhat grouchy at times so I rather go out by myself if I'm getting free childcare! I might actually remember to use all of my coupons this time. :smile:

    I wish you all much motivation to make it through this weekend!
  • j_g4ever
    j_g4ever Posts: 1,925 Member
    My shoulder is a mess and sore-still grinds and clicks. I was on my treadmill walking, late last night thinking, why? Here is someone who actually loves all kinds of exercise, challenges,has all kinds of support (my hubby actually grabbed me and took me down with him to workout last night), and at 41 I'm a wash up. My body is falling apart. I warm up, stretch, go hard-except latley with my arm,eat well-usually, and this is what I get:cry: i might as well sit back and chow, cause I'm gonna lose my job, my ability to do exercising-which I love. :sad:

    j-I bought the Wii active to try. Now I'll have to wait a bit. What are the exercises like?
    Day4-No sweets!:flowerforyou:

    I love my wii active. I got a goldgym restiance band because the one that comes with it wasn't enough for me. Its really nice because one day you work on your upper body the next day you may work on your theighs more and legs. I'm doing the 30 day challenge.
  • fitgal411
    fitgal411 Posts: 668
    My shoulder is a mess and sore-still grinds and clicks. I was on my treadmill walking, late last night thinking, why? Here is someone who actually loves all kinds of exercise, challenges,has all kinds of support (my hubby actually grabbed me and took me down with him to workout last night), and at 41 I'm a wash up. My body is falling apart. I warm up, stretch, go hard-except latley with my arm,eat well-usually, and this is what I get:cry: i might as well sit back and chow, cause I'm gonna lose my job, my ability to do exercising-which I love. :sad:

    j-I bought the Wii active to try. Now I'll have to wait a bit. What are the exercises like?
    Day4-No sweets!:flowerforyou:

    I know a little how you feel. When I broke my leg a few years ago, I thought I couldn't exercise ever again! (I know now that was not true AT ALL) I had to walk on crutches for a month, no exercise, and it was torture. So I don't know exactly how you feel, but it must stink. Don't give up on your healthy eating though. That counts just as much as the exercising.:flowerforyou:
  • sanifrey
    sanifrey Posts: 2,355 Member
    My shoulder is a mess and sore-still grinds and clicks. I was on my treadmill walking, late last night thinking, why? Here is someone who actually loves all kinds of exercise, challenges,has all kinds of support (my hubby actually grabbed me and took me down with him to workout last night), and at 41 I'm a wash up. My body is falling apart. I warm up, stretch, go hard-except latley with my arm,eat well-usually, and this is what I get:cry: i might as well sit back and chow, cause I'm gonna lose my job, my ability to do exercising-which I love. :sad:

    (((HUGS))) - I'm so sorry to hear that you're still struggling with your shoulder.:cry: You are such an inspiration & you have so much good advice & knowledge. We appreciate having you here & hope that you're feeling better soon! :flowerforyou:
  • hmo4
    hmo4 Posts: 1,673 Member
    My shoulder is a mess and sore-still grinds and clicks. I was on my treadmill walking, late last night thinking, why? Here is someone who actually loves all kinds of exercise, challenges,has all kinds of support (my hubby actually grabbed me and took me down with him to workout last night), and at 41 I'm a wash up. My body is falling apart. I warm up, stretch, go hard-except latley with my arm,eat well-usually, and this is what I get:cry: i might as well sit back and chow, cause I'm gonna lose my job, my ability to do exercising-which I love. :sad:

    (((HUGS))) - I'm so sorry to hear that you're still struggling with your shoulder.:cry: You are such an inspiration & you have so much good advice & knowledge. We appreciate having you here & hope that you're feeling better soon! :flowerforyou:

    Aww thanks guys. Reading what you and fitgal wrote, brought tears to my eyes. It's so nice to have you for support.:flowerforyou:
    I'm staying focused. Tomorrow is the Big Day! I took my daughter with me to the Marathon Expo for our shirts and bib #s. Of course got free stuff and samples-she loved it. Totally pumped us up!:drinker:
    Only prob is, she played hockey early this am, didn't stretch well and is sore now:grumble: Hope she's ok for tomorrow. As for me, I am pumped and ready to giver'! :glasses: I'm really hoping my DH is back in town to get pics of us running threw the finish line, but who knows. Just gonna update my playlist, and get ready to go.
    Last night my older daughter was in her crazy mood and dressed like a gangsta, and was doing some crazy Hip Hop dance and "tongue dance". We were hysterical at her.:laugh: All those hockey girls are nuts when they get together.:laugh:
    Have a great weekend, and I'll keep you posted on tomorrow-if I make it back alive......:wink:
  • alapointe
    alapointe Posts: 369 Member
    My shoulder is a mess and sore-still grinds and clicks. I was on my treadmill walking, late last night thinking, why? Here is someone who actually loves all kinds of exercise, challenges,has all kinds of support (my hubby actually grabbed me and took me down with him to workout last night), and at 41 I'm a wash up. My body is falling apart. I warm up, stretch, go hard-except latley with my arm,eat well-usually, and this is what I get:cry: i might as well sit back and chow, cause I'm gonna lose my job, my ability to do exercising-which I love. :sad:

    (((HUGS))) - I'm so sorry to hear that you're still struggling with your shoulder.:cry: You are such an inspiration & you have so much good advice & knowledge. We appreciate having you here & hope that you're feeling better soon! :flowerforyou:

    Aww thanks guys. Reading what you and fitgal wrote, brought tears to my eyes. It's so nice to have you for support.:flowerforyou:
    I'm staying focused. Tomorrow is the Big Day! I took my daughter with me to the Marathon Expo for our shirts and bib #s. Of course got free stuff and samples-she loved it. Totally pumped us up!:drinker:
    Only prob is, she played hockey early this am, didn't stretch well and is sore now:grumble: Hope she's ok for tomorrow. As for me, I am pumped and ready to giver'! :glasses: I'm really hoping my DH is back in town to get pics of us running threw the finish line, but who knows. Just gonna update my playlist, and get ready to go.
    Last night my older daughter was in her crazy mood and dressed like a gangsta, and was doing some crazy Hip Hop dance and "tongue dance". We were hysterical at her.:laugh: All those hockey girls are nuts when they get together.:laugh:
    Have a great weekend, and I'll keep you posted on tomorrow-if I make it back alive......:wink:

    HMO4- Good luck I know you will do great. Hang in there with everything that happens and don't give up. We are here for you and you can get through this too. THink of it as another challenge to get through. You are an inspiration to all of us here, and have given such great advice. :flowerforyou:
  • hmo4
    hmo4 Posts: 1,673 Member
    My shoulder is a mess and sore-still grinds and clicks. I was on my treadmill walking, late last night thinking, why? Here is someone who actually loves all kinds of exercise, challenges,has all kinds of support (my hubby actually grabbed me and took me down with him to workout last night), and at 41 I'm a wash up. My body is falling apart. I warm up, stretch, go hard-except latley with my arm,eat well-usually, and this is what I get:cry: i might as well sit back and chow, cause I'm gonna lose my job, my ability to do exercising-which I love. :sad:

    (((HUGS))) - I'm so sorry to hear that you're still struggling with your shoulder.:cry: You are such an inspiration & you have so much good advice & knowledge. We appreciate having you here & hope that you're feeling better soon! :flowerforyou:

    Aww thanks guys. Reading what you and fitgal wrote, brought tears to my eyes. It's so nice to have you for support.:flowerforyou:
    I'm staying focused. Tomorrow is the Big Day! I took my daughter with me to the Marathon Expo for our shirts and bib #s. Of course got free stuff and samples-she loved it. Totally pumped us up!:drinker:
    Only prob is, she played hockey early this am, didn't stretch well and is sore now:grumble: Hope she's ok for tomorrow. As for me, I am pumped and ready to giver'! :glasses: I'm really hoping my DH is back in town to get pics of us running threw the finish line, but who knows. Just gonna update my playlist, and get ready to go.
    Last night my older daughter was in her crazy mood and dressed like a gangsta, and was doing some crazy Hip Hop dance and "tongue dance". We were hysterical at her.:laugh: All those hockey girls are nuts when they get together.:laugh:
    Have a great weekend, and I'll keep you posted on tomorrow-if I make it back alive......:wink:

    HMO4- Good luck I know you will do great. Hang in there with everything that happens and don't give up. We are here for you and you can get through this too. THink of it as another challenge to get through. You are an inspiration to all of us here, and have given such great advice. :flowerforyou:

    Once again, the tears are falling:cry::cry: (good tears). Thanks so much for your thoughts and kind words-when things get tough, I'll think of you guys and kick it up a notch!:heart::heart: :smooched: :smooched:
  • ngwife4life
    ngwife4life Posts: 569
    Hey team! I'm sooo pooped and about to pass out.

    Just wanted to wish you luck tomorrow, hmo4! I know you can do it!!! You remind me of the Energizer Bunny for some reason (in a good way in that you don't seem to ever give up!). Just keep telling yourself that you'll keep going and going and going... hehe :flowerforyou:
  • fitgal411
    fitgal411 Posts: 668
    By the way, I have not consumed any chocolate for 3 days, and I am on my way to do my situps right now!:bigsmile:
  • j_g4ever
    j_g4ever Posts: 1,925 Member
    Alright everyone I haven't been doing very good about counting my calories lately and I haven't been sticking to my lifestyle change. Im going to get back on track tomorrow. That is it I'm done. Im going to do this thing and hope I can loose the rest of my weight by my birthday. I really want to get a tat and the only way I'm going to get one is if I'm at my goal weight by Oct. 28th. My toe is feeling better. I didn't buddy wrap it today and it feels good so exercise will be on my list of things to do tomorrow. Wii active here I come. It better be scared. LOL. I don't know what I'm going to do while I'm out of town on tuesday but I will figure something out.

    Kathy- Good luck in the marathon. I know you can do it. :drinker:
  • alapointe
    alapointe Posts: 369 Member
    I just had to share. I am no longer considered Obese. YIPPEEEE!!!!!:happy:
  • hmo4
    hmo4 Posts: 1,673 Member
    OMG-WHAT A MORNING!:yawn: We are soooo sore!:sad: My time wasn't as good as I thought and I struggled a lot (more than I hoped):grumble: , and my daughter said that it was aweful! :laugh: The weather was sunny and hot right at the start-68-85 degrees.People were passing out everywhere. The Medics were very busy. I had a bad start, but made up some time. By mile 6 was ready to quit. I phoned my husband and was very discouraged. McKenzie was way ahead I thought, but had to walk a lot also. I'll keep you posted of the times this week. I'm a bit dissapointed with mine, as last year just seemed that much easier, mind you we had a cool, cloudy day. People-strangers and volunteers are sooo awesome and encouraging. I have to say, that some people definitley helped me keep going.:flowerforyou: Get this-out of the time I had my HRM going, about 4 hours, average HR-78%, Max-108%!! Surprised I didn't have a heart attack! I burned 2900 calories! Of course I drank Gatorade and energy gel and had a big breaky, but is that crazy! I thought of you guys and your thoughts a few times and kept plugging along. :heart: Thanks again. I heard them announce my name as I ran through the finish.:bigsmile:

    Glad it's done. Next year if I'm gonna try it again, I should train. Or run a less amount. My old achey body can't take it. It is a very emotional and strength testing event, that's for sure! I'm so proud of my 12 yr old. Not too many even attempting it.:bigsmile: :heart: :smooched: Good night..:yawn: Up at 430, now noon-nappy time.
  • cellorocker
    cellorocker Posts: 290
    Boy, am I sore. My mom and I went to the waterpark yesterday, and we just kept walking UP the stairs OVER and OVER. Plus, I'm the "stronger one" (as my mother put it) so I ended up having to carry the inner tube up the stairs.
    Oh well, it was still SO much fun. My my legs and shoulders are sore.
    And of course, white little me didn't get tan. I spent more time in the sun than my mom did, and she's dark brown, and I have a splotchy red spot on my shoulder- that's it!
  • ngwife4life
    ngwife4life Posts: 569
    fitgal ~ YAY! You have way more discipline than I do! Keep it up!

    alapointe ~ YIPEEEEEE!!!!! I can't wait for that!

    j_g ~ Woman, you are amazing. I hope you know that! You can do this and you deserve it!

    hmo ~ YOU DID IT! That's a whole lot of calories! I think I would've been passing out like the others! Give yourself a big ol' pat on the back for me. You did an amazing thing and so did your daughter!

    Yesterday, I had a coupon for a free candy bar and got a Milky Way - my favorite. It survived the night! I'm interested to see how many nights I can go without touching it. Just one night is an amazing feat thus far for me. We're going to Loco's for Father's Day and I'm hoping I can talk myself into a grilled chicken salad when it comes ordering time. I think I'm on my way to do the 30 day shred when my daughter goes down for her second nap... hopefully she'll sleep long enough for me to finish this time. Hope you all are having a fabulous Sunday! :flowerforyou:
  • fitgal411
    fitgal411 Posts: 668
    OMG-WHAT A MORNING!:yawn: We are soooo sore!:sad: My time wasn't as good as I thought and I struggled a lot (more than I hoped):grumble: , and my daughter said that it was aweful! :laugh: The weather was sunny and hot right at the start-68-85 degrees.People were passing out everywhere. The Medics were very busy. I had a bad start, but made up some time. By mile 6 was ready to quit. I phoned my husband and was very discouraged. McKenzie was way ahead I thought, but had to walk a lot also. I'll keep you posted of the times this week. I'm a bit dissapointed with mine, as last year just seemed that much easier, mind you we had a cool, cloudy day. People-strangers and volunteers are sooo awesome and encouraging. I have to say, that some people definitley helped me keep going.:flowerforyou: Get this-out of the time I had my HRM going, about 4 hours, average HR-78%, Max-108%!! Surprised I didn't have a heart attack! I burned 2900 calories! Of course I drank Gatorade and energy gel and had a big breaky, but is that crazy! I thought of you guys and your thoughts a few times and kept plugging along. :heart: Thanks again. I heard them announce my name as I ran through the finish.:bigsmile:

    Glad it's done. Next year if I'm gonna try it again, I should train. Or run a less amount. My old achey body can't take it. It is a very emotional and strength testing event, that's for sure! I'm so proud of my 12 yr old. Not too many even attempting it.:bigsmile: :heart: :smooched: Good night..:yawn: Up at 430, now noon-nappy time.

    2900 calories?!?!?!?! Is that even possible?:noway:
  • alapointe
    alapointe Posts: 369 Member
    HMO4 you did awesome, I would never be able to do that. Consider that most of us cannot even hope to do what you did. Congratulations on such a great accomplishment.


    Ngwife4 life- Get rid of it. I did that about a mont ago and kept it haunting me for 2 days and finally just gave it away to a co worker. I felt so proud of myself for not indulging and you can too. Of course if you have to just make sure you do it on a day you excerise. Good luck.
  • RachVR6
    RachVR6 Posts: 3,688 Member
    Well it's been a long weekend of gutting my old car. I'm covered in dirt and smell like mold but I'm happy I'm finally getting a chance to work on it. I'm hoping to do P90x after work tomorrow before my 3mi walk with Laura. :happy:

    This was after gutting all the interior, moldy carpet, and half of the dash...

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  • jacqueline0821
    jacqueline0821 Posts: 667 Member
    So this week is going to be super difficult to eat well and get in my exercise. My cousin is coming in from out of town tonight. Therefore I can't work on Tuesday or Wednesday. We have a funeral to go to on Wednesday. I have professional development from 9-5 on Thursday, therefore I can't work again. So now I am missing 3 days of work which keeps my eatting in check and money in my pocket. I have to run around doing wedding stuff tomorrow. I am not sure what I am going to do. :noway:
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    So this week is going to be super difficult to eat well and get in my exercise. My cousin is coming in from out of town tonight. Therefore I can't work on Tuesday or Wednesday. We have a funeral to go to on Wednesday. I have professional development from 9-5 on Thursday, therefore I can't work again. So now I am missing 3 days of work which keeps my eatting in check and money in my pocket. I have to run around doing wedding stuff tomorrow. I am not sure what I am going to do. :noway:

    Maybe you could do some strength exercises, lunges, crunches, pushups, when you have a couple minutes-even after a trip to the bathroom - anything is better than nothing but if you aren't able to exercise just get back to it after all is done!
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    Well it's been a long weekend of gutting my old car. I'm covered in dirt and smell like mold but I'm happy I'm finally getting a chance to work on it. I'm hoping to do P90x after work tomorrow before my 3mi walk with Laura. :happy:

    This was after gutting all the interior, moldy carpet, and half of the dash...

    IMG_1473.jpg

    You look so happy working on the car! A new improved happier Rach - LOVE IT!
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    Boy, am I sore. My mom and I went to the waterpark yesterday, and we just kept walking UP the stairs OVER and OVER. Plus, I'm the "stronger one" (as my mother put it) so I ended up having to carry the inner tube up the stairs.
    Oh well, it was still SO much fun. My my legs and shoulders are sore.
    And of course, white little me didn't get tan. I spent more time in the sun than my mom did, and she's dark brown, and I have a splotchy red spot on my shoulder- that's it!

    Sounds like great FUN exercise!
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    I love the italian BMT but try to avoid it - I usually get the club or roasted chicken - next day I have a few extra calories - I'm gonna treat myself that sounds so good!

    I do the same thing with fruit and veggies - or applesauce, or an apple - it really does fill you up way more than the chips (even if they are baked) and way better in nutrition

    in regards to "apples" - I have started tracking my sugar in MFP and my apples put me way over. Should I really be concerned I mean it is fruit and natural sugar it isn't like I am eatting a candy bar. any help would be great.

    almost All of my sugars are fruits and so if I am over I don't worry about it - now if it's sugar in coffee or sweets, that would be different.

    I wouldn't worry about it too much if I were you unless theres a medical condition that you're concerned about.
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    I'm in for the sit up challenge, but it should be every 2nd day (need to rest the muscles in between for growth), with a variety, and to your max reps. I did several last night, and am going to do them tomorrow. Actually am going to do them at least 3 X/week, hopefully from now on. I'm taking it easier till Sun.-the marathon-and I challenge you guys to do something REALLY KICKA$$ this weekend. Then we'll all be sore on Monday!:drinker: So when you can't do another rep or any longer-do ten more, or for at least 10 min. longer :wink: :bigsmile: .Who's in on that?

    I did 2.75 miles jogging Saturday morning - that was awesome! Gonna do it again today!
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