Turn your Life around 20's
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I have been pushing myself really hard!
I walk and talk for 1 hour with my husband every evening, I do 10 minutes of weights and then the 30 day shred dvd.
My body is so sore, but I love seeing the results.
It has been so easy to change my eating habits because I am so determined to lose the rest of my pregnancy weight and lose an additional 50 pounds.
Good luck to all of you ladies on your journey to that new bod!
Thats GREAT! I love being sore, that way you know its working
~Leash
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I have been pushing myself really hard!
I walk and talk for 1 hour with my husband every evening, I do 10 minutes of weights and then the 30 day shred dvd.
My body is so sore, but I love seeing the results.
It has been so easy to change my eating habits because I am so determined to lose the rest of my pregnancy weight and lose an additional 50 pounds.
Good luck to all of you ladies on your journey to that new bod!
Thats GREAT! I love being sore, that way you know its working
~Leash
I agree with you!
If I wasn't sore, then I'd be worried! 0 -
Im yet to work out i attempted to workout yesterday but my baby boy was not havin siiting there watching me, but i have only one class left so my schedule is now almost free other then work on the weekends so i now feel i have more motivation with all that stress off my back.
How is everyone doing with the challange??
I'm curious what time do you guys try to stop eating by. I have a horrible problem with eating to late!
I have a 6 week old so I know what you're going through. I try to get a work out in really fast, I'll do the 30 day shred video, if I have no one to watch him.
I don't eat past 7pm. My husband and I used to do late night runs to Mcdonalds at midnight! It took a lot of work to not eat late because we both work and because I have a baby, sometimes I forget to eat. Not eating past 7 works out really well for us.
My weakness is sweets! If I feel I want to have something sweet, I'll eat a yogurt or those Hostess 100 calorie cupcakes, or fruit. Also, If I feel I want to cheat with food, I'll look up a non-fat, low calorie version of it and cook it at home.
6 week old and your working out you must be exsausted!!! But ya its hard to find time i usually just take him into the gym with me at my apartment complex bc its a brand new complex and not to many ppl live here so no one but me is ever in there but hes 9months and does not wanna sit in his stroller while im working out. I used to just take him on walks but now its to cold to have him out so i've been doing videos once he goes to sleep, but its hard to motivate urself to get up and do one. Ya i know what you mean about those midnight runs my bf goes out like 3times a week on one, but i've said no its hard though everything always smells so good, ive given in once but no more!We always eat so late, because we put our son down at like 6:30 - 7 then start dinner and everyone is always saying thats so bad, but im ganna start making dinner while he plays so we can eat a little earlier.0 -
Solly look for some of the crock pot recipes in the recipe section. I know you guys dont have as much time on the weekends with homework and finals, but usually Saturday/Sunday, I make up big pots of things so we have something to eat all week and theres no temptation when its time to make dinner. Its worst case we eat the turkey chili, homemade chicken soup, chicken stew, beef stew, etc.
Plus makes my Bf really happy that he doesnt need to wait for me to come home and make dinner.
I can share some recipes i make if anyones interested.
Been kind of sucking on the extra cardio, but have cut out Soda almost entirely..... I will be sad to drink my last RC cola this weekend :sad:0 -
Solly look for some of the crock pot recipes in the recipe section. I know you guys dont have as much time on the weekends with homework and finals, but usually Saturday/Sunday, I make up big pots of things so we have something to eat all week and theres no temptation when its time to make dinner. Its worst case we eat the turkey chili, homemade chicken soup, chicken stew, beef stew, etc.
Plus makes my Bf really happy that he doesnt need to wait for me to come home and make dinner.
I can share some recipes i make if anyones interested.
Been kind of sucking on the extra cardio, but have cut out Soda almost entirely..... I will be sad to drink my last RC cola this weekend :sad:
I'd be interested in some recipes! I don't have a crockpot though... I do like to cut up veggies and stuff on sunday... good job on the soda! Start your cardio today :bigsmile:
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Im yet to work out i attempted to workout yesterday but my baby boy was not havin siiting there watching me, but i have only one class left so my schedule is now almost free other then work on the weekends so i now feel i have more motivation with all that stress off my back.
How is everyone doing with the challange??
I'm curious what time do you guys try to stop eating by. I have a horrible problem with eating to late!
I have a 6 week old so I know what you're going through. I try to get a work out in really fast, I'll do the 30 day shred video, if I have no one to watch him.
I don't eat past 7pm. My husband and I used to do late night runs to Mcdonalds at midnight! It took a lot of work to not eat late because we both work and because I have a baby, sometimes I forget to eat. Not eating past 7 works out really well for us.
My weakness is sweets! If I feel I want to have something sweet, I'll eat a yogurt or those Hostess 100 calorie cupcakes, or fruit. Also, If I feel I want to cheat with food, I'll look up a non-fat, low calorie version of it and cook it at home.
6 week old and your working out you must be exsausted!!! But ya its hard to find time i usually just take him into the gym with me at my apartment complex bc its a brand new complex and not to many ppl live here so no one but me is ever in there but hes 9months and does not wanna sit in his stroller while im working out. I used to just take him on walks but now its to cold to have him out so i've been doing videos once he goes to sleep, but its hard to motivate urself to get up and do one. Ya i know what you mean about those midnight runs my bf goes out like 3times a week on one, but i've said no its hard though everything always smells so good, ive given in once but no more!We always eat so late, because we put our son down at like 6:30 - 7 then start dinner and everyone is always saying thats so bad, but im ganna start making dinner while he plays so we can eat a little earlier.
Oh yes! I am very exhausted! Haha..but it's worth it!
I start making dinner around 4ish or 5ish, that way we can eat before 7pm. We're usually hungry by then anyway because we eat small meals throughout the day. I hate eating late now because I always feel so heavy and full afterward. Also, we like to eat before 7 so we can workout after we eat then we have a small snack after we work out. Thank God my husband quit those late night food runs because he is just as committed to getting in shape and being healthy as I am. Otherwise, it would be hard not to have a bite, then another, then another....0 -
Solly look for some of the crock pot recipes in the recipe section. I know you guys dont have as much time on the weekends with homework and finals, but usually Saturday/Sunday, I make up big pots of things so we have something to eat all week and theres no temptation when its time to make dinner. Its worst case we eat the turkey chili, homemade chicken soup, chicken stew, beef stew, etc.
Plus makes my Bf really happy that he doesnt need to wait for me to come home and make dinner.
I can share some recipes i make if anyones interested.
Been kind of sucking on the extra cardio, but have cut out Soda almost entirely..... I will be sad to drink my last RC cola this weekend :sad:
I'd be interested in some recipes! I don't have a crockpot though... I do like to cut up veggies and stuff on sunday... good job on the soda! Start your cardio today :bigsmile:
~Leash
Seriously invest in a crock pot, they make life so much easier. LOL. Hope these help.
For Chili
2 lbs - ground turkey(you can use chicken, beef)
1 can heathy request chicken rice soup or chicken and stars
1 large onion
1 large pepper
1 can of corn or 1 small rozen bag
1 can diced tomatoes - jalepeno or basil organo style
2 spicy peppers - pick your peppers to taste ( I typically get 1 long green skinny one and a habenero)
1 can of hunts tomato sauce(mushroom can size)
1 can of mushrooms or box of fresh
1 can of beans - your choice
cayenne pepper powder
1. Simmer the meat until its pretty much cooked through and broken up into little pieces. Drain excess fat/water.
2. Add onions and all the peppers, let cook til soft - 5-10 minutes max.
3. Dump everything else in and add water as needed to cover everything.
4. Cook with lid on for 15 minutes.
5. take lid off and cook until desired thickness, the longer you let it simmer, the less liquid will be in the pan.
Chicken Stew
1 can cream of mushroom - low salt version
1 lb package of chicken cubed to 1 inch or so pieces
3 or 4 medium potatos peeled and cubed
1 small bag baby carrots chopped
1 package chicken sausage -cut into 1 inch pieces- boiled first is best
1 small onion
1 can of mushrooms or box of fresh
1-2 cloves garlic
If using a crock pot and leaving it all day, microwave the soup before adding and add water to cover everything. Let it go on low all day.
If you are going to watch it cook.
1. Cook chicken, sausage, onions and garlic
2. Dump everything else in and let soup warm up and add water to make it as think as u prefer.
3. Cook until potatoes and carrots are soft.
Summer Stew
1 Zuccini
1 yellow squash
1 pepper
1 onion
2 med potatoes
1 can of mushrooms or box of fresh
1 lb Chicken cubed or stiry fry style
1 can of diced tomato - basil organo or jalepeno
1. Simmer all in crock pot or on the stove.
2. Depending on whether you added spicy or italian style - add fresh basil for italian, or cilantro for spicy.
3. Serve over brown rice or couscous0 -
On those recipes - if you dont like some of the veggies - sub in ur favs or leave stuff out - In the Chili if i know im going to eat alot of it i leave out the beans - YUCK!0
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Thanks so much! I think I might get a crock pot, I was going to ask for one for christmas but I forgot and my mom finished the shopping awhile ago, o well! I did a lot of strength training tonight, not very much cardio but I did a lot more yesterday so I'm still which the challenge... hows everyone doing? I have one final left, its a paper and I'm almost done!
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Just checking in. The final I have on Friday is going to be killer. I ran a mile today and took the stairs but so far thats all I;ve been able to do. My eating habbits are so bad right now. Today, I got to the library at 10:30, at a munchkin from Dunkin and a Clementine, then didn't again until almost 9pm and at 2 slices of pizza, a salad, 3 wings, and then about an hour ago had a small danish and apple tart. Ugh seriously! I also ate a granny smith apple, so I guess since finals are kickin my butt I should look at the bright side- still got in some fruits and veggies. I'm pretty wired but its 1:30am here...meaning I have been at the library non stop for 15 hours. I can't really focus anymore, so maybe I'll go home and do my yoga and pilates video. That burns about 200 calories. My body has just been so weak from stress, lack of sleep, too much caffine, and throwing off my eating that much more exercise has been making me feel sick. I went to spinning on Monday, which I usually LOVE, and literally barely made it home. I had to sleep for a little bit before I could take a shower. Ridic, I have never felt like this. UGH!!!!
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Ah, Meg I totally feel you. Last final today though. I haven't eaten good or worked out hardly at all this week. i'm kinda nervous for tomorrow. But I'm going home to Chicago tonight. I'm in charge of cooking there, so Hopefully I can get back on track. before the holidays next week.
Well good luck to the rest of you that still have finals!
Oh i can't remember who posted them and i'm lazy! But thanks for the recipes. I got a crock pot a while ago and haven't used it
OH BTW if you want want walmart and like Gerbes(kroger) has really good sales on them right now. i Saw a med one for like 30 bucks! I'm sure Target has them on sale as well.
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I did absolutly horrible today went out to lunch which i totally didnt want to but of course everyone else did i got a wrap but then had two baskets of fries!!!Im going to do a hard work out tonight and i walked down to the business center at my complex and now im ganna just walk around it untill my baby boy is tired of the stroller!!Ugh weigh in tomorrow!!!Im beatin myself up over this and the fact i have barely worked out at all this week!!!0
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I have been unable to work out for the last 3 days because I have Vertigo.
I have maintained my healthy eating, I have been very tempted to eat junk though because I am just sitting on my butt!
This may sound silly, but if I start to feel unmotivated, I watch Rehab Party at the Hard Rock on Demand. Hahahaha....I watch all the men and women with hot bodies and think to myself, they can do it, why can't I?! I want to go to Rehab next May and be able to wear a bikini without feeling self conscious, so far it's working!
To all of you ladies struggling to stay on track. When you feel the urge to grab those fries or that shake, just think to yourself how horrible you will feel afterward and how much harder you will be on yourself. I do. I hate that feeling like I have failed myself for that medium fry from Mcdonalds. Go out and buy some sexy lingerie, a bikini, or a cute outfit, in the size that you wish to be and try it on once a week or every couple weeks, to see your progress. Just an idea...
You guys have all done such an awesome job so far! Keep up the good work!0 -
Hey Guys! Wow our week is kind of sucking, STUPID FINALS! and life in general! lol I still have to turn in a paper tomorrow and I still don't feel good about what I have, I'll be working on it more later... well I woke up feeling crappy today, sick that is, I've been having some health issues the last year or so but I got really bad the last month but the last 2 weeks I was FINALLY feeling great, I got on a bunch of new vitamins but today it came back...
I really hope that I will feel better tomorrow, I'm going to dinner at my aunts tonight so I will get a nice healthy meal in me yay! I've been good about working out but I'm taking today off, I needed a day off anyways...
so to newmommy, sollgirl, ash, and meg- Tomorrow is a new day and I'm going to say that all of us and anyone who else reads this ARE GOING TO HAVE A GOOD DAY TOMORROW! We're going to eat flawlessly and we're going to have an excellent weigh in... ok good vibes are out now lets make it happen :happy:
Have a great night and get some sleep everyone!... btw thanks to whoever started this board back up, I think it was Ash!
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I have been unable to work out for the last 3 days because I have Vertigo.
I have maintained my healthy eating, I have been very tempted to eat junk though because I am just sitting on my butt!
This may sound silly, but if I start to feel unmotivated, I watch Rehab Party at the Hard Rock on Demand. Hahahaha....I watch all the men and women with hot bodies and think to myself, they can do it, why can't I?! I want to go to Rehab next May and be able to wear a bikini without feeling self conscious, so far it's working!
To all of you ladies struggling to stay on track. When you feel the urge to grab those fries or that shake, just think to yourself how horrible you will feel afterward and how much harder you will be on yourself. I do. I hate that feeling like I have failed myself for that medium fry from Mcdonalds. Go out and buy some sexy lingerie, a bikini, or a cute outfit, in the size that you wish to be and try it on once a week or every couple weeks, to see your progress. Just an idea...
You guys have all done such an awesome job so far! Keep up the good work!
Ok I had to google Vertigo lol but that does not sound fun at all! I feel like like sometimes too so I know the feeling, I don't know how bad you have it though.. don't worry just work on your eating and you'll be fine
~Leash 0 -
I have been unable to work out for the last 3 days because I have Vertigo.
I have maintained my healthy eating, I have been very tempted to eat junk though because I am just sitting on my butt!
This may sound silly, but if I start to feel unmotivated, I watch Rehab Party at the Hard Rock on Demand. Hahahaha....I watch all the men and women with hot bodies and think to myself, they can do it, why can't I?! I want to go to Rehab next May and be able to wear a bikini without feeling self conscious, so far it's working!
To all of you ladies struggling to stay on track. When you feel the urge to grab those fries or that shake, just think to yourself how horrible you will feel afterward and how much harder you will be on yourself. I do. I hate that feeling like I have failed myself for that medium fry from Mcdonalds. Go out and buy some sexy lingerie, a bikini, or a cute outfit, in the size that you wish to be and try it on once a week or every couple weeks, to see your progress. Just an idea...
You guys have all done such an awesome job so far! Keep up the good work!
My mom has vertigo its horrible she couldnt even get outof bed for like 3weeks once. I hope yours isnt severe specially when you have to take care of your little guy i could only imagine how hard that would be!0 -
Ok did ok this week, didn't get to the gym as much as I wanted. Booo i only lost like half a pound this week. Oh well, better than gaining! Good luck everyone! I hope you all are doing well and newmommy- feel better soon, my mom suffered from vertigo a while back. No fun!0
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Welll first week in a long time I lost 3lbs, so now down to 172.... CRAZY!
Apparently no soda is the trick. 12 more to drink but i will savor them....lol
Hopefully next week i can control my self sitting home studying. I am taking the next section of the CPA exam in January.
Bad news i failed the one i took before thanksgiving. Trying not to go to crazy, had 3 pizza of pizza tonight, but im still within my calories.0 -
Good job to both of you!! I lost half a pound also which is ok to me bc i barely worked out at all and last night i did absolutly horrible but i did go to the gym and was walking/running on the treadmil for 60min. yay me!i got my butt up and did something. well we need another challange!!!0
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GREAT job everyone! I forgot to weigh in, I'm not really into the scale cause I'm working on building muscle so it might just be depressing lol... I worked out last night and my mom and I are going to a local stadium to run the bleachers right now, I love bleacher workouts! I was thinking for the challenge that it could have something to do with portion control, since we have Christmas and such coming up it will be hard to say no to everything so as long as we have portion control we'll be good!
Question: How many of you eat your exercise calories?! Thanks!... have a great day!
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GREAT job everyone! I forgot to weigh in, I'm not really into the scale cause I'm working on building muscle so it might just be depressing lol... I worked out last night and my mom and I are going to a local stadium to run the bleachers right now, I love bleacher workouts! I was thinking for the challenge that it could have something to do with portion control, since we have Christmas and such coming up it will be hard to say no to everything so as long as we have portion control we'll be good!
Question: How many of you eat your exercise calories?! Thanks!... have a great day!
~Leash
Thats a really good idea, i have the hardest time with portion control.
In the beginning i wasn't eating them but since ive been busy with the holidays and everyhtng i have been because i have less time to make healthier things but today i plan on eating healthy and not eating the crap at my work so im going to try my hardest not to!!0 -
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forgot to weigh-in yesterday....157 this week! lost two pounds!0
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forgot to weigh-in yesterday....157 this week! lost two pounds!
Great Job!!0 -
Epic fail today - perhaps due to the snow and lack of things to do but downed a few too many potato chips.
Thats said - portion control is a great idea...
Are any of the rest of your gust getting snow???
We have about six inches right now and it didnt start til about 8pm. Wonder how much we will end up with.0 -
No snow hear in cali! Don't worry learning2fly you'll get back on the wagon today
Did a great bleacher run with my mom yesterday then went and saw "Blind Side"... GREAT movie! I'm going to the gym in a bit, I'm home at my parents house right now making christmas cookies with my mom, we can't eat them though cause they are for the neighbors which is a good thing!... hope you all have a great day!
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So for portion control what should we aim for??
Good luck this week everyone lets start monday off right!!0 -
Hey great idea for the portion control. To answer the question about eating exercise calories, I hardly ever do that. I know that people go either way with this topic but I don't like to. I feel like if I just worked out hard why eat the extra. Now if I am hungry and/or my body tells me I should eat I will, but it is never the full amount.
Good luck everyone!!0 -
Thanks for the responses about exercise calories guys!... I just got home from spin class and lifting weights, really good class this morning!... ok so for portion control I don't think we need anything specific as long as we aren't portion controlling everything as in thinking we can have EVERYTHING lol I'm mainly going to focus on portion control for those holiday dinners!...
Have a great day!
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I totally agree! Like everyone else finals kinda kicked any hint of healthy eating, I was eating at weird hours, sitting around studying all day and not being healthy like i wanted! No changing that though, I'm on break now & am hoping to be a bit healthier since I can choose what I eat and cook when I want since I don't have classes.
I've got a crockpot too but need some recipes that are handy and healthy. I'll be student teaching next semester for school, and with being gone from 6:30 am until 5:00 pm, I'll need all the help I can with making cooking easier! Does anyone have healthy/easy recipes? Pass them along please 0
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