*FIT BY FALL* weigh in for August 3rd

mrsprazak05

Okay ladies, I decided, since I'm up late tonight...I"ll get the new thread up and running! I will weigh in in the morning, however...also...does anyone have Jillian Michael's 30 day Shred or The Biggest Winner Series?? I am wanting to do a HARD MONTH OF JILLIAN...and wondering if anyone on here would be with me....

On to motivation for today!! I am so very proud of this group! I've read other threads...and this group just seem the most optimistic...motivational...bonded group...and we're all just E-friends! I am so thankful for MFP...and for the chance I've gotten to "get to know" each of you ladies!! Keep up the hard work...keep your eyes on the prize...and KICK SOME BUTT! This is our last month...lets make it count! I've got about 17 more lbs to get off to make my goal of 168 by August 31st...that's why the kick butt with Jillian month! I can do it and SO CAN YOU!!!

The really happy man is one who can really enjoy the scenery when he has to take a detour
(ladies, there's always going to be detours on our journey...deal with it...don't let it drag you down...and get right back on track!):drinker:

The kindest way to help yourself is to find a friend. ~Ann Kaiser Stearns
(I am so very thankful that I've met the great group of friends!! YOU pump me up...keep me motivated and on the right track!! Thank you ladies!):flowerforyou:

Do you see difficulties in every opportunity, or opportunity in every difficulty
(well, do you?) :laugh:

The difference between stumbling blocks and stepping stones is the way a man uses them

and finally....:sad:

The greatest mistake a person can make it to be afraid to make one

wait...no...just one more :laugh: :ohwell:

How are you going to respond when the clock radio of challenge emits the irritating buzz of opportunity? Are you going to roll over and hit the snooze button of complacency? Or are you going to wake up and, after performing the bodily functions of preparedness, boldly grasp the toothbrush of tomorrow? ~ Dave Barry

Have a great Monday...and enjoy your week!!!

lesliemk

Hi everyone, I'm back!! Between being gone for vacation and then playing catch up on everything last week I just barely popped on here. I hopped on the scale this AM and I've maintained, but I'll take it b/c AF is in town and I feel horrible. Ugh! I'm hoping to keep my sweet tooth under control while she's in town, so I can shed a few for next week. It's time to buckle down again before the next vacation. :glasses:

I hope everyone has a wonderful week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

leeslim4life

Good Morning Ladies!!
I'm just popping in real quick to weigh in but, will be back later to post once I've read everyones entries.

I weighed in this morning at 193.6. I lost 3lbs
I have went over my goal by 1 pound.

MrsP. I haven't done Jillian 30 day Shred but, heard it was kick *kitten*!!!!
I just got "Insanity" by Shaun T. in the mail this weekend & nearly passed out just reading the material. I must admit I am scared :embarassed: to start it. I have until 5:30pm today to decide if I am going to do it or stick with P90X this week!! Pray for me Ya'll I'll be back later! Have a great day!!!!

anewday

7/06 - 128
7/13 - 126.5
7/20 - 125.5
7/27 - 124
8/03 - 122.5
8/10 -
8/17 -
8/24 -
8/31 -

Goal Weight - 112
Total Lose- 5.5

I have 10.5 more pounds to go to reach my goal of 112, more would be fab becasue my ultimate goal is 100. I set a realistic goal of 112 in the beginning of this great journey!
This is the last month with you ladies and I'm ready to kick some fat butt too!! I have slipped a little I will admit but ready to get back on track and let the sweating begin!
Have a great week ladies and keep up the great work!!!

anewday

Good Morning Ladies!!
I'm just popping in real quick to weigh in but, will be back later to post once I've read everyones entries.

I weighed in this morning at 193.6. I lost 3lbs
I have went over my goal by 1 pound.

MrsP. I haven't done Jillian 30 day Shred but, heard it was kick *kitten*!!!!
I just got "Insanity" by Shaun T. in the mail this weekend & nearly passed out just reading the material. I must admit I am scared :embarassed: to start it. I have until 5:30pm today to decide if I am going to do it or stick with P90X this week!! Pray for me Ya'll I'll be back later! Have a great day!!!!

I think if you can get through P90X you should have anything!!! :bigsmile: And Great job on the weight lose!!!

Jovialation

Im not weighing in till my tmo is over, but Ill come back here when I do.

Anywho! I do Jillians 30 day shred and I didnt even know who she was till I found it on OnDemand!:laugh:
It really does kick your butt. Just make sure you get plenty of water before you start, cuz youre not gettin time to get a sip while doin the workout.
and after you do enough of one of the 3 steps you start to notice little things like when Jillian cant make up her mind about what to say, when the girls get lazy, etc...and it keeps you from even thinking about the fact that youre working out LOL

mrsprazak05

Good Morning! I weighed this morning at 186.0...which puts me at a 2.6 lbs loss for the week. I have really got to pick up the pace, if I want to get to 168 by August 31st!! :grumble: :grumble: :grumble: but I can do it! I am so excited to see people on the downward stretch...(and leslie, even maintenance through a vacation is a HUGE achievement!!) Way to go girls! Keep up the hard work this week!! We're down to 4 more weigh ins...lets make them count!!! Let go for some big weeks!! Just don't do anything drastic...we still want it to be healthy...but in my opinion...losing huge poundage in a week is COMPLETELY normal and healthy...IF you do it right! Exude more calories than you ingest! Work hard ladies! Good luck! My goal..again...5 lbs. I'd be great to get into the 170's...but I don't see it happening...so we'l shoot for 181!! Also...this may be a little personal...but does anyone have an "for sure" foods that'll help "move things out"...if you catch my drift?? I've been trying to up my fiber intake...but it doesn't seem like enough...and it's seriously been 3 DAYS! :huh: :sad: :blushing: :ohwell:

Queenie000

Wow, mrsprazak congrats on the 2.6. lbs loss for the week , that is awesome! Leeslim4life, way to go to, not only did you meet your goal, you exceeded it! Anewday, i bet that once your weight gets so far down, it is even harder to lose weight, so congrats too!
I am scared to lose more than 2 lbs a week because i have so much to lose and don't want to have extra skin. I am hoping that my skin is still resilient enough since i am fairly young and haven't been this overweight for super long.

I haven't yet tried any workout dvds, but may head down to the library to see if they have any i can borrow. I see a lot of posts about jillian michaels, so hopefully they will have one or two of hers.

I have been walking every day, yesterday just over an hour. Sometimes i carry my 11 month old and sometimes i put her in the stroller. Whenever i carry her, i am reminded how the extra weight that i carry around impacts my body. She is only 20 lbs, and it sure is harder to walk with that extra weight. Then i think about the 100 plus lbs or so extra that i am carrying around, and i imagine my body will be so happy to be rid of that.

Anyways, i weigh myself on thursdays, so i will post then. I don't want to get on the scale today as i have always been a weigh myself everyday person, and don't want to start getting on everyday.

countindowntothin

well guys its first of the month so I am REALLY busy at work, but wanted to drop in quickly and say congrats to all the losers :happy: ! and to give my weigh in.....I stayed at 197 this week....which sucks cause I have worked out really hard all week long and have counted every bite in my mouth! but theres always next week! My pants are fitting great though so inches are melting off!

fiftyandfit

GOOD MORNING!!! :flowerforyou:

Congrats to those who are on the downward slide!! :drinker:

I'm confessing.....I've eaten CRAP since last Thursday and it shows on the numbers
this morning. :grumble: The worst part, I KNEW it was gonna happen. :ohwell:
No one to blame but myself.........So today I start anew.....am hoping if I drink lots of
water this week and eat what I'm used to eating that I'll be back down the 4.8lbs I gained
and a little more. (hey! wishful thinking never hurt anyone!! :bigsmile: ) I'm not changing
my August 31st goal......I just need to work a little hard to achieve it!!

Have a wonderful day!!

Pam :flowerforyou:

ClassiC

hey everyone!!!

i'm back too:happy:
so sorry i didnt even get a chance to say bye before my weekend trip to visit the bf.... which went great except for my eating:explode: was good until saturday afternoon.......ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! and its TOM so i'm terrified to get on the scale until that's over.... by then im sure my poor eating will show up tho lol.... sigh* only bright side was i fit into my goal dress for his bday party on saturday night & he thought i looked hawt :blushing:

back on the wagon! my boot camp class is off for a week this week so will try to make up using some cardio and maybe sum billy blanks dvd's i have collecting dust...:embarassed:
not sure about working out 2nite = stomach is upset after all the crap i fed it...not feeling too well:frown:

great job on the losses everyone!!! keep up the good work!! :flowerforyou:
missed u all so much!!

p.s. i've never done jillian.....

roseblack

Have you tried www. exercisetv.com theyb have exercise for.99 up to down load.

ClassiC

ok guys, so i gave in for a reluctant weigh and measure: 181lbs......:explode: my measurements show a 1.5 inch loss in all the right places and 1 inch gain in some rather odd ones lol....cant win for losing:grumble:

hoping TOM is the culprit and not so much the naughty weekend behavior
:frown:

back on track and work harder!! i've got to get past these stupid 180's:noway:

mrsprazak05

Have you tried www. exercisetv.com theyb have exercise for.99 up to down load.

Thanks, I'll have to check it out!

leeslim4life

Ok I'm back as promised. Today I ate very well & am so happy! I wanted to cheat so bad! :ohwell:
Tonight I'm doing 10 Min Trainer Cardio, Lower Body & Abs! YES it finally came this afternoon! :drinker:
I didn't say what my goal was for this week:
I weighed in this morning at 193lbs & would love to lose another 2 lbs.

Anweday- Look at you already 5.5 down! You GO!!!!! How tall are you? Everyone is saying that P90X is for the kids compared to Insanity! So that scares me…..ALOT!!!

MrsP.- Congrats to the 2.6 weight lost, I use a dieters tea when I can't go but, since changing my eating habits I am regular! As always thank you for the inspirational quotes!

Queenie- Thanks Hun!!! What you’re doing is a great idea, carrying your daughter on your walks. Last week I went walking with my kids & we got chased by dogs so I ended up carrying my 2yr old home. It was a killer but, you’re right it makes you think about the extra weight we carry around!!! And he is about as much weight I need to lose to get to my goal!!!

Countindown- That’s the true way to tell if what you’re doing is working!!! The scale may not move but when clothes are fitting better……..it’s the BEST! Keep it up girl!

Pam- Welcome home Pam! Doesn’t that piss you off? It takes 2 weeks to lose 4lbs & then 4 days to put it back on. I love your attitude, get up, dust your shoulders off & keep on tracking! That’s the way to do it!

ClassicC- I’m glad you had a great weekend with your BF!!! Fitting into your goal dress is a HUGE PLUS! You go girl! I love Billy Blanks & would use them as a replacement until boot camp is back! Congrats on losing the inches!

You all have a great night!!!

~Leelee~

mrsprazak05

I found this today...

If i had my life to live over

I would have talked less and listened more.

I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained or the sofa faded.

I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased or sprayed.

I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.

I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.

I would have sat on the lawn with my children and not worried about grass stains.

I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life.

I would have worried more about the responsibility carried by my husband!

I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day.

I would have eaten the popcorn in the "good" living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.

I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or guaranteed to last a lifetime.

When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. Now go get washed up for dinner"

Stop sweating the small stuff. Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who had more, or who's doing what. Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with those WHO DO LOVE US!!

There would have been more "I love you's"...more "I'm sorry's"...but mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute...look at it and REALLY see it...live it...and never give it back.

Let's think about what we HAVE! And what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, and emotionally, as well as spiritually.

Life is too short to let it pass you by. We only have one shot at this and then it's gone....

~Erma Bombeck~

tamawamara

Boy you guys are really kicking butt with your exercising!I REALLY have to step things up this week!I'm stuck at 174.5. If I want to be 165 by the end of the month!I, I 'm going to have to step it up a notch or two! 'm going to try adding more running to my walking workouts.I'll look up some exercises on the internet like roseblack mentioned.Queenie, any exercise you can do carrying your baby is adding a boost to your workout, keep it up!

maddiebabe

I weighed in this morning at 243.6 which is a loss of 2.5 lbs so I am VERY VERY VERY happy with that. Now to keep eating well is going to be the challenge. There is lots of stuff going on this week which means a lot of dinners out at resturants with friends!!! Oh well, I can put my best foot forward adn keep going

Congrats to all people losing out there this week! YOU ROCK!!!

Jovialation

ARG! srsly. numbers are higher, but the pants fit better. **** you, wii fit.
:sad: :sad: :sad: :explode: :explode:
I really need to get measuring tape. I wish I had measurements from before I started working out. :grumble:

mrsprazak05

JoviAllTogetha- DON'T LOSE HOPE! Remember, muscle does weigh more than fat...and if you're clothes are fiiting better...that's HUGE! Keep up your hard work! Nothing worth having ever came easy!

Maddiebabe- YAY ON THE 2.5 LBS!! You rock! Stay strong, and make healthy decisions while you're out to eat with your friends this week!!

tamawamara- Remember, maintenence is okay. The numbers are n't going up...so that's a plus! Definitely try some variety to get yourself out of your plateau! Variety with food, as well as working out! You can do it! 165 is in your near future!!!

Jovialation

thanks! I had a few people remind me how muscle weighs more and some even said that because im such a muscley short girl with such a large frame that i should probably rely more on measurements and how clothes fit so i dont start to feel down

fiftyandfit

GOOD MORNING!!!!!!!!:flowerforyou:

We have so many posters now that I think I'll need to start writing down everyone's names
and accomplishments to keep up!! WE ROCK!! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Knew once I got back on track I'd see some changes. It's amazing what healthy eating can do!
Down to 171.8 this a.m., fingers crossed a couple more days and I'll be back where I was. :ohwell:

Congrats to those pumping it up!! We are such an AWESOME group!! Motivating and supportive!!!

Have a WONDERFUL HEALTHY day!!:bigsmile:

Pam :flowerforyou:

jklm

I am so inspired reading everyone's posting! You all are just what I needed to get me out of this recliner and in the garage on the elliptical! Thanks for the pep talk! Good luck to all of us today!

Jovialation

im taking a break from working out today. Not just because the numbers didnt make me happy. I was already planning on a break today. Ive worked out 9 days in a row and, as oftentimes happens, its the end of my tom and I have a migraine that could kill a person.

Queenie000

Jovialltogetha- I noticed you were taking a break from working out today, which i know it is important to do so your body has a chance to rest. I was wondering if i matters if i walk everyday. I know walking is fairly low impact, and the couple days i haven't felt like walking i biked. Last night i just didn't feel like walking, so husband watched baby so i went for a 20 minute bike ride. Anyways, if i am just walking i don't feel that i need a break, but maybe i am wrong! Just wondering what you guys thought about that. You really should pick up a measuring tape, they are only a couple bucks and have them at many stores. Not sure where you live, but the craft store by my house has them, and the walmart sewing section also has them.

I have been doing well eating my calories and definitely eat my exercise calories. I am hoping that i will continue losing weight doing this! I have read on this site that some people eat their exercise calories and some don't. I guess if i run into a problem, maybe i will only eat half, i will wait and see.

leeslim4life- did you like the 10 minute trainer, i have been curious about that?

mrsprazak05- thanks for that post on if i had to live my life over, it is easy to get caught up in the things that don't matter!

maddiebabe, way to go, 2.5 lbs!!!! I have found for eating out that i do best if i know where i am going ahead of time so i can look up nutritional info and meal ahead of time and plan exactly what i will eat. That way i won't end up eating 1000 plus calories, which many restaurant meals are.

For my walk today, i plan on carrying the baby.But, when i say carry, i do use a carrier. I have a ergo carrier that i can put my baby on my hip, carry her in front, or on her back. I just got it last week, and haven't tried the back yet, so we may do that today. Before i had a super uncomfortable backpack carrier where the metal would dig into my back.
The neighbor brought over huge zucchini from his garden, so i promised to make zucchini bread. The challenge today will to just limit myself to one piece and be sure to give the rest away!

Everyone keep it up! Have a fabulous day.

Jovialation

I dont know if you really need to take a break from walking considering some people walk or bike to work everyday and their lives just incorporate walking that often...but I dont know!

Im definitely getting a measuring tape by the end of the week and suppose my base measurements will have to start when Ive already made progress. Its too bad, really, as Id like to know what kind of progress Ive made! :ohwell:

mrsprazak05

The neighbor brought over huge zucchini from his garden, so i promised to make zucchini bread. The challenge today will to just limit myself to one piece and be sure to give the rest away!

I saw this on another thread...maybe it's worth a try??

Hi MFP-ers... I tried a new Zucchini Bread recipe tonight and it's awesome- too good not to share! The original recipe is vegan, but I am not, and made some changes to the recipe that may have changed it's status as vegan.

If you cut the loaf into 12 slices, and make it the way I did, it's 136 calories, 24 carbs, 4 grams of fat, 4 grams of protein, and 175 milligrams of sodium per slice. Also, I recently discovered Downey's Honey Butter with Cinnamon (1 tablespoon=60 calories, 11 carbs, 1 gram of fat, and 10 milligrams of sodium) and it's amazing love on a slice of the bread. Also, both the bread and the butter (which is more like a softer cream cheese to me) are very "clean" bigsmile


This is the recipe:

Zucchini Bread - yields 1 loaf

1 1/2 cups sifted whole wheat flour or spelt (or other flour)
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1 flax egg (or other substitute) **I just used 1/4 cup egg beater wink
1/2 cup light brown sugar
5 heaping tbsp unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
up to 4 tbsp water
2 small zucchinis shreaded (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup unsweetened dried fruit - optional (such as raisins, wild blueberries, cranberries) **I skipped this
1/2 cup chopped nuts - optional **I added 1/2 cup chopped walnuts smile
rolled oats - optional topping **I added 1/4 cup rolled oats on top smile

Directions:

1. Preheat 350 F
2. sift flour, baking powder, spices and salt together
3. make “egg”
4. add sugar, applesauce, lemon juice, vanilla and 2 tbsp water; whisk until combined
5. pour wet into dry but do not mix
6. add zucchini and optional dried fruit and/or nuts
7. stir until just combined
8. (if it’s still dry, add another 2 tbsp of water)
9. transfer mixture to a greased bread pan
10. sprinkle oats on top if desired (a little extra sugar too if desired)
11. bake 40-50 minutes, until a tooth pick comes out clean

Jovialation

I would just like to say that this model is my inspiration for trying to look good
I think shes absolutely gorgeous

leeslim4life

Good Evening Ladies,
I hope everyone is doing well, pushing hard, staying positive & making a change for the better. I am totally addicted to this site & LOVE IT!!!
Today I ate well, I’m about to finish up eating my workout calories & take a shower,
I did 10 min Trainer Cardio/Total Body (LOVED THIS 1) & Abs. I am really enjoying this workout!

Here are my before & after pix I posted in the “Success Story” thread & wanted to share them here with you! Hope you don’t mind!

BEFORE 231lbs:



This is from this Sat in my size Medium Current: 193lbs



Tamawamara- Girl, you’re doing fine. You haven’t gained any & that’s a PLUS! You can also try speed walking from your car to your office building, take 2 steps at a time, avoid the elevator, anything that gets your heart rate up makes a huge difference. Stay strong!

Maddiebabe- Try eating the healthy stuff 1st that way you are semi full & use dessert plates, that always helps me. Keep going, you’re doing great!!!

Jovi- Rest days are needed, so kick back & enjoy it! Keep your head up hun!

Queenie- 10 Minute Trainer is new to me & GURRRRRRRRLLLL it’s the BEST!!!! It’s the quickest sweat builder, muscle toner & Ab burner you’ll ever find in just 30 minutes. It’s great!!!

MrsP- That recipe looks & sounds delicious!!! I think I’m gonna have to try it! Thank you hun!

Jovialation

thanks! Ill keep that head up the best I can and keep doin what Im doin.
Im really bad at patience but Im sure youll all keep me stable.

btw you look freaking AMAZING.
I think Im going to have my mom take my official 'starting to get serious' pic when im visiting her next week

heres what Im gonna dub my official before pic

its the most recent pic I have thats most of my body
size 11 pants not fitting. small sleeveless jacket barely hanging on

tamawamara

I weighed myself yesterday and and am down to 173. It's been so muggy, and humid the last couple days, that It's killed my appetite! It's been a mild and rainy summer before this week,in western MA, that I'm not used to the heat. And it's AUG.!I'm Sweating JUST sitting here!Lee, Thanks for your words of encouragement!I'm going to look into buying 10 minute trainer!Where'd you buy it?Girl You look slammin' in your Hot pink dress and high heels!Your hard work is definitely paying off!This is GREAT site and you ladies are the best!:drinker: