How is everyone doing ?
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This week I have been really good with my eating habbits. Exercise I have been slacking but I feel good anyway. I really doubt I will hit the 10lbs but any loss is still great !!!!
hope everyone is doing good and going strong.
hope everyone is doing good and going strong.
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have been a bit rubbish for the past few days, was at the boyfriends and did no exercise and ate too much
however from today till Sunday I will force myself to eat well and exercise like a madwoman! Hope everyone is doing better than me! x0 -
Hey all - I haven't weighed myself but I feel pretty dang good - enjoying that I moved down a size
My "diet" seems to be going ok - have had a few non-diet, non-healthy (processed) items but I was able to work them into my plan. I've been walking a little more than I was walking a month ago, so that's a step in the right direction. I think that as long as most of my days are filled with "clean eating" rather than processed stuff, I'll be okay. May the force (of positive thinking) be with you all 0 -
Stressful day today, probably one of the worst in a long, long time. I didn't carb binge, which in itself is a victory, but over the calorie count. And I woke up to exercise (but not enough to really make a dent in the 3600 challenge).
so it had good intentions, and it didn't go just completely wrong.
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I've been ill most of this week, so exercise went out the window with my good eating habits. I've done emotional eating and slacked off on drinking my water. Who knows what Sunday's check-in will hold for me? Kind of discouraged as I wanted to lose 10 lbs by my birthday, but I cannot do that in a healthy manner in the short amount of time left. Oh well.0
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When I joined this challenge,I knew this week and next would be difficult with more than a few extra calories.
Why does every social event have to include masses of food???? :grumble:
If I stay the same I will be happy!0 -
started the week bad .i had an asthma attack so that cut out the exercise for 2 days but have bounced back nicely .done well with food so if i can keep that going i might have a loss :bigsmile: :bigsmile:0
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Remeber we are all human and have ups and downs as long as we pick ourselves back up and keep going we will be ok !!!!!!!
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I'm doing a little better this week, at least I feel like I am doing better. I guess the scale will tell the story on Sunday 0
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im on vacation and i thought i would eat so much at home and gain alot of weight but actually its opposite, im not eating all that healthy but some salads during the week and go on walks and runs during the week. then gym last night. then this weekend gonna have some drinks since its my friend wedding party so hopefully the scale wont hate me too much on sunday and if so we still got 2 more weeks and will go to the gym almost everyday now that i got my cousin to join me at the gym.0
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Since Mother Nature has shown up unannounced, I will NOT be weighing in this week. No need to put myself thru that torture. I jus hope next week I get a good loss!!0
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I think the basic theme here is "Life Happens". I did some emotional eating myself and did not sleep well at all due to stress from work. I went back to the diet mountain dews, which was not part of my plan, but I was having such a hard time getitng up in the morning after the bad sleep.
Halfway through the week, I kind of pulled myself together on food (emphasis kind of), but didn't have a chance to exercise as much. Or maybe I was not letting myself have the chance to exercise. I mean, I easily waste an hour a day on meaningless, unnecessary stuff. I should be able to channel that into working out. Thus far I can redirect for 1/2 hour, but during the work week? I come up with a thousand reasons why there's "no time".
Here's the partial list of why I didn't exercise more:
* I'm too busy with work.
* I overslept and don't have time anymore.
* I'll just eat 1200 calories for intake so it doesn't matter if I exercise (note that this really, really didn't work)
* Planks are hard and I hate doing them (Ripped in 30, Level 2)
* It's too hot to run/walk outside.
* I'd have to work out in front of my Fiance, who moved his computer into our living area as it's cooler
* Cat peed on my exercise mat and I don't want to bring it out again (srsly)
* I'm too tired.
* I'll do it tomorrow
Sigh. It's been a road of realizations. Even typing them out has me realizing how many of those were just excuses as opposed to real reasons.0 -
Excellent week with only one day of going over! Joined June challenge with tracking daily exercise and Brazilian Butt Lift Program with a group and joined Late Snack Group to break my bad habit of snacking... Staying strong and focus. I took a peek at the scale today and I am almost 2 pounds this week, last week over one pound. I am extremely happy :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:0
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I made not so great dietary choices this week. But I made up for it with cardio. Losing the hard way I guess. :laugh:
I have 3 pounds to go! :happy:0 -
Well this week have been good/bad. Some days better than others but the workouts have been pretty heavy. Trying to get atleast 1 1/2 a day. Hoping to lost 1.5 when step on scale but who knows0
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Not great. Started this month having lost 3 lbs the first week and now gained 2 back so only 1 lb lost so far. Guess I am not making the 10 lbs by 7/8. I'd be happy to get to 5 at this rate or at least back to 3 lb loss.
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So I completely deserved that weigh-in. I gained over 2 pounds over the last week. I know it's because 1) lack of calorie control and a binge yesterday night and 2) greatly reduced exercise.
I'm going to work out now, but I"m so disappointed in myself. I wanted to weigh in the 150s for my tropical vacation next week - but I guess I'll have to work on losing what I gained, first.
Sigh.
I'll try to use it as a motivating factor.
Hope you guys are doing better.0 -
I'm 1lb lighter this week (woop!) - pleased that its going in the right direction even if it is slowly.0
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I've been quite honestly *kitten* the past few weeks. Actually didn't put my weight on the spreadsheet as i'd gained again and was too embarassed. Was at my boyfriends this weekend so couldnt weigh in this morning. Will do it tomorrow morning.
Like Darin I too have a good old list of excuses why I've been so crap, here we go:
- I'm mega tired all of the time.
- I work from 8am-6pm pretty much non stop, i get home have dinner then work from 8pm-11pm doing planning and marking etc (i'm a teacher)
- At the weekends I spend time seeing my bf and i make the most of it as he's only here for another month and a bit as he's going back to the US to coach football.
- See above point - probs a bit of deep down emotional eating i'll throw that in there too!
- Because of the bit about bf working in the US, i live with my parents - no point paying rent just for me, but that means i eat what they eat and its pretty dull.
- If i go to the gym i get back late and i'm so tired.
- I keep going out at the weekend with work pals, I drink, then eat to cure the hangover (hello mcdonalds) and then i carry on eating crap because i already started.
- Because i ate crap yesterday i'll eat crap today. Awesome
Soooo, yes, what a failure the last couple of weeks have been, i know i've let myself down and i definitely feel like i've let everyone in the group down. :-(
I signed up to join a running group tomorrow as a little kick start. Think i need to keep reminding myself that life will always be happening and i'll be forever tripping myself up, unless i start to look up and see where i'm going and avoid it. I dont like being crap!
So, better improved outlook i hope.
Can i just ask, when 8th July rolls around - would anyone like to join me again for another 6 week 10lbs challenge - i'd actually like to compete in one rather than completely fail! xx0 -
I've been quite honestly *kitten* the past few weeks. Actually didn't put my weight on the spreadsheet as i'd gained again and was too embarassed. Was at my boyfriends this weekend so couldnt weigh in this morning. Will do it tomorrow morning.
Like Darin I too have a good old list of excuses why I've been so crap, here we go:
- I'm mega tired all of the time.
- I work from 8am-6pm pretty much non stop, i get home have dinner then work from 8pm-11pm doing planning and marking etc (i'm a teacher)
- At the weekends I spend time seeing my bf and i make the most of it as he's only here for another month and a bit as he's going back to the US to coach football.
- See above point - probs a bit of deep down emotional eating i'll throw that in there too!
- Because of the bit about bf working in the US, i live with my parents - no point paying rent just for me, but that means i eat what they eat and its pretty dull.
- If i go to the gym i get back late and i'm so tired.
- I keep going out at the weekend with work pals, I drink, then eat to cure the hangover (hello mcdonalds) and then i carry on eating crap because i already started.
- Because i ate crap yesterday i'll eat crap today. Awesome
Soooo, yes, what a failure the last couple of weeks have been, i know i've let myself down and i definitely feel like i've let everyone in the group down. :-(
I signed up to join a running group tomorrow as a little kick start. Think i need to keep reminding myself that life will always be happening and i'll be forever tripping myself up, unless i start to look up and see where i'm going and avoid it. I dont like being crap!
So, better improved outlook i hope.
Can i just ask, when 8th July rolls around - would anyone like to join me again for another 6 week 10lbs challenge - i'd actually like to compete in one rather than completely fail! xx
Dont worry about the past, whats done is done, at least you are willing to keep going and thats what counts!!!!!!
GL with the running group!!!
and I would love to do another one when this is done!!!!0 -
I'm 1lb lighter this week (woop!) - pleased that its going in the right direction even if it is slowly.
1lbs is great!!!
I use to think oh no only one 1 lb, but now I say hell yay 1 lb !!! its not easy and any step in the down direction is amazing !!!!0 -
So I completely deserved that weigh-in. I gained over 2 pounds over the last week. I know it's because 1) lack of calorie control and a binge yesterday night and 2) greatly reduced exercise.
I'm going to work out now, but I"m so disappointed in myself. I wanted to weigh in the 150s for my tropical vacation next week - but I guess I'll have to work on losing what I gained, first.
Sigh.
I'll try to use it as a motivating factor.
Hope you guys are doing better.
seeing my weight fluctuate week to week is always good motivation for me.
This week I managed to lose 2 lbs, not sure how I only got in 2 days of exercise so its strange compared to weeks when I work out like mad and the scale goes up or dosnt budge. I think my body might have needed the break. or I lost muscle..(lol oops)0 -
I've been quite honestly *kitten* the past few weeks. Actually didn't put my weight on the spreadsheet as i'd gained again and was too embarassed. Was at my boyfriends this weekend so couldnt weigh in this morning. Will do it tomorrow morning.
Like Darin I too have a good old list of excuses why I've been so crap, here we go:
- I'm mega tired all of the time.
- I work from 8am-6pm pretty much non stop, i get home have dinner then work from 8pm-11pm doing planning and marking etc (i'm a teacher)
- At the weekends I spend time seeing my bf and i make the most of it as he's only here for another month and a bit as he's going back to the US to coach football.
- See above point - probs a bit of deep down emotional eating i'll throw that in there too!
- Because of the bit about bf working in the US, i live with my parents - no point paying rent just for me, but that means i eat what they eat and its pretty dull.
- If i go to the gym i get back late and i'm so tired.
- I keep going out at the weekend with work pals, I drink, then eat to cure the hangover (hello mcdonalds) and then i carry on eating crap because i already started.
- Because i ate crap yesterday i'll eat crap today. Awesome
Soooo, yes, what a failure the last couple of weeks have been, i know i've let myself down and i definitely feel like i've let everyone in the group down. :-(
I signed up to join a running group tomorrow as a little kick start. Think i need to keep reminding myself that life will always be happening and i'll be forever tripping myself up, unless i start to look up and see where i'm going and avoid it. I dont like being crap!
So, better improved outlook i hope.
Can i just ask, when 8th July rolls around - would anyone like to join me again for another 6 week 10lbs challenge - i'd actually like to compete in one rather than completely fail! xx
I'm in for another round!!0 -
Down 1.4 this week and 8.6 in total for the challenge so the goal remains in sight and I expect to hit it!! Bottom line is that this is not a "diet", this is a lifestyle change. There is time for things if you want to make time...I have not really watched tv in the past 6 weeks finding better things to do with that time. I have hit the gym at least 4 times every week since May 13 when I "woke up". I drink tons of water and I make better (not always best) food choices.
For those who have all the excuses, there are just as many (if not more) as to why you decided to join this site and make these changes yourself so get going starting right now! There is still time to make a difference......0 -
After reading most of the above, I almost feel guilty saying I feel awesome. I love the food I am eating because I am eating the same foods I always ate (just less of it) and do not add the extras like sour cream on the potatoes or mayo on everything. I never used to eat breakfast and now am enjoying my morning oatmeal with my newspaper (which never used to get read either). I do either Jillian Michaels or Leslie Sansone workout videos EVERY day. Even when I don't want to, I make myself. No excuses. Excuses is what got me overweight in the first place. I have lost 9 1/2 lbs since May 15 (7 1/2 since starting this challenge) and am really really hoping to hit 10 by the 8th of July. My husband tells me how proud of my determination he is almost every day and has remarked how he is getting his happy sexy gorgeous wife back. My grandkids were here yesterday and I spent hours chasing around outside after them and Loved it. I only hope this keeps up. I know I will plateau soon and will need encouragement from all of you, but for right now, I am doing great 0
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After reading most of the above, I almost feel guilty saying I feel awesome. I love the food I am eating because I am eating the same foods I always ate (just less of it) and do not add the extras like sour cream on the potatoes or mayo on everything. I never used to eat breakfast and now am enjoying my morning oatmeal with my newspaper (which never used to get read either). I do either Jillian Michaels or Leslie Sansone workout videos EVERY day. Even when I don't want to, I make myself. No excuses. Excuses is what got me overweight in the first place. I have lost 9 1/2 lbs since May 15 (7 1/2 since starting this challenge) and am really really hoping to hit 10 by the 8th of July. My husband tells me how proud of my determination he is almost every day and has remarked how he is getting his happy sexy gorgeous wife back. My grandkids were here yesterday and I spent hours chasing around outside after them and Loved it. I only hope this keeps up. I know I will plateau soon and will need encouragement from all of you, but for right now, I am doing great
This is awesome! Very encouraging! My husband also tells me almost daily how proud he is of my determination, even when I'm not feeling very determined. I can't imagine what I'd do without him!
However, my week has been a little lackluster. I'm the same weight as last week, so I'm happy I didn't gain. I didn't get to go back to the gym until Wednesday last week because of the really long sinus infection I had. I thought I'd never get better. I had out of town friends here, and we ate out... A LOT! But, this week, everything has calmed down, I should be at the gym at least 5 days. I probably won't get to 10 pounds by the 8th, but I will get to that mark! I'm up for another challenge if you guys do one! We're going on a cruise in October, so I'd love to be down another 20 by then... :happy:0 -
I've been quite honestly *kitten* the past few weeks. Actually didn't put my weight on the spreadsheet as i'd gained again and was too embarassed. Was at my boyfriends this weekend so couldnt weigh in this morning. Will do it tomorrow morning.
Like Darin I too have a good old list of excuses why I've been so crap, here we go:
- I'm mega tired all of the time.
- I work from 8am-6pm pretty much non stop, i get home have dinner then work from 8pm-11pm doing planning and marking etc (i'm a teacher)
- At the weekends I spend time seeing my bf and i make the most of it as he's only here for another month and a bit as he's going back to the US to coach football.
- See above point - probs a bit of deep down emotional eating i'll throw that in there too!
- Because of the bit about bf working in the US, i live with my parents - no point paying rent just for me, but that means i eat what they eat and its pretty dull.
- If i go to the gym i get back late and i'm so tired.
- I keep going out at the weekend with work pals, I drink, then eat to cure the hangover (hello mcdonalds) and then i carry on eating crap because i already started.
- Because i ate crap yesterday i'll eat crap today. Awesome
Soooo, yes, what a failure the last couple of weeks have been, i know i've let myself down and i definitely feel like i've let everyone in the group down. :-(
I signed up to join a running group tomorrow as a little kick start. Think i need to keep reminding myself that life will always be happening and i'll be forever tripping myself up, unless i start to look up and see where i'm going and avoid it. I dont like being crap!
So, better improved outlook i hope.
Can i just ask, when 8th July rolls around - would anyone like to join me again for another 6 week 10lbs challenge - i'd actually like to compete in one rather than completely fail! xx
Firstly you have let no one down. Life throws us challenges constantly, (I could write a book), & us 'foodies' handle things by feeding our emotions. We just have to pick ourselves up and move forward.
After no loss last week I've managed another 3.1lbs and have lost 9.7lbs since beginning the challenge. (WOOP WOOP!)
I would love to join everyone again for another 6 week challenge. May I make a suggestion? I think weigh in should be Friday. That leaves some room for a 'free' day on the weekend and almost another week until weigh in. Then we don't need to beat ourselves up as much! :bigsmile:0 -
I've been quite honestly *kitten* the past few weeks. Actually didn't put my weight on the spreadsheet as i'd gained again and was too embarassed. Was at my boyfriends this weekend so couldnt weigh in this morning. Will do it tomorrow morning.
Like Darin I too have a good old list of excuses why I've been so crap, here we go:
- I'm mega tired all of the time.
- I work from 8am-6pm pretty much non stop, i get home have dinner then work from 8pm-11pm doing planning and marking etc (i'm a teacher)
- At the weekends I spend time seeing my bf and i make the most of it as he's only here for another month and a bit as he's going back to the US to coach football.
- See above point - probs a bit of deep down emotional eating i'll throw that in there too!
- Because of the bit about bf working in the US, i live with my parents - no point paying rent just for me, but that means i eat what they eat and its pretty dull.
- If i go to the gym i get back late and i'm so tired.
- I keep going out at the weekend with work pals, I drink, then eat to cure the hangover (hello mcdonalds) and then i carry on eating crap because i already started.
- Because i ate crap yesterday i'll eat crap today. Awesome
Soooo, yes, what a failure the last couple of weeks have been, i know i've let myself down and i definitely feel like i've let everyone in the group down. :-(
I signed up to join a running group tomorrow as a little kick start. Think i need to keep reminding myself that life will always be happening and i'll be forever tripping myself up, unless i start to look up and see where i'm going and avoid it. I dont like being crap!
So, better improved outlook i hope.
Can i just ask, when 8th July rolls around - would anyone like to join me again for another 6 week 10lbs challenge - i'd actually like to compete in one rather than completely fail! xx
First, as a result of your efforts, the group has lost 479 lbs and counting so that is a major success and no where near a fail!!
Second, there are more measures than just a scale. Yes it is what counts for this challenge but seeing clothes fit better, having more energy from exercise, and making better food choices most of the time all lead to good things....
And finally, we all go at our own pace. Keep focused and motivated and you will get there....do not get discouraged after one bad day or even one bad week.....remember, in our past lives we did not consider them bad days, they were normal days so that in itself is a step forward!
I have learned that I can have all the support in the world but if I am not self motivated I will never hit my goals. However when I am self motivated, the amazing support on here helps keep you focused on achieving the goal.
I am in for another 6 weeks although we have vacation booked for 2+ weeks of that time so I know I will not lose but I do hope to stay even which is still a better choice than past vacations!
Finally, based on your exercise and menu today, you had a great day so celebrate that and keep going a day at a time!! You can do it!!0 -
Well last week I gained and this week i lost what i gained plus about a lb more. So Im happy.. Wont make the 10lbs but I am shooting for atleast 8. Going to be working my butt off till the 8th which is my moms birthday0
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I'm not doing well. I have been exercising and eating right and haven't lost anything. I think I am actually up a pound from the start weight. I haven't entered my weight for the past two weeks because I am just too frustrated to do it. I am trying not to let the disappointment and frustration and anger be a reason to just not care anymore. There is no way on earth I will be losing 10 pounds by July 8th.
The things I will be doing for the next few weeks to try to stay on track: continue swimming lessons (four days a week), add a couple of weights sessions per week, continue with the twice or thrice weekly elliptical sessions. I really don't think I can reduce calories anymore without starving myself - I am at 1200 calories a day and I do eat back most of my exercise calories, though some days I don't so that maybe makes up for the day or two of the week that I go over. We do go out to dinner once a week, usually so that day I definitely go over but I don't go overboard. I have a glass of wine a couple of times a week, but that is factored in to my calorie count. I generally don't log calories on the weekend because I am on the go with my family, but with the exception of going out to dinner on Saturday night, I eat about the same as I do on the weekdays. I don't know what else to do. I guess I will just quit having expectations of losing and just be happy I am not gaining, though it does make it hard to stick to the plan.0 -
pretty good, 2 weeks left to lose 3 lbs 0
