Trim for Turkey Day October page!

akgrant

I am really struggling this week. I have not had time to work out since Friday and I ate over my calories yesterday! I had every intentions of working out yesterday since I knew I was over my calories. I even put on my workout clothes and was really to go. The kids came into my room and start asking for this and that and before I know it, it's pass everyones bedtime!

Hopefully I can workout today since I plan to leave work at 3pm...at this rate, I really need to go down to a part time schedule! Full time is just too much with 3 kids 6 and under, and my mom who lives with us and of course my husband and house! I never get any time to myself, let alone work out time! You should see me working out and running over kids or doing crunches with a baby on my stomach!:laugh:

I guess I just needed to vent! Thanks! Hope the rest of you have a great week!

Lisadaniel

Hi, I just found the "october" page thanks to Sudzie. Thanks Sudzie!
I have been sick for the last few days, but it's working out pretty well weight-wise because my appetite has been pretty low. On the other hand, I feel like a slug. I'm inspired by all of you who are exercising like crazy in-between demanding schedules.

usmcwifeb15

Tomorrow is weigh in! Good luck everyone.

CarmenSantiago

My starting weight was 202 today I weighed in at 197.2 but I'll post again tomorrow to make it official.

jlbay

Down 4 lbs! :happy: I don't think I've ever lost 4 lbs in one week. I fit in jeans a size smaller, even, this week. I added the extra days of exercise and lowered my calories on MFP to 2lbs a week loss. Plus in the C25k plan, I'm finally running 20 min at a time. I think I'll stick to this calorie level one more week, but after that I think I'll move it back to 1 lb a week loss. I don't think I could stick to this calorie level for weeks on end.

We're getting closer to Thanksgiving - hope everyone has a good week. When I look at the last 7 weeks, I've maintained or gained as many weeks as I've lost. So, I don't know if I can lose the 8 lbs in 6 weeks to meet my goal. Still, I should come very close and finally say good by to the 160's.

08/27/09 - 168.5 (starting)
09/03/09 - 165.5 (-3 lbs)
09/10/09 - 165.5 (-0-)
09/17/09 - 165.0 (-.5 lbs)
09/24/09 - 162.5 (-2.5 lbs)
10/01/09 - 162.5 (-0-)
10/08/09 - 164.0 (+1.5 lbs)
10/15/09 - 160.0 (-4.0 lbs)
10/22/09
10/29/09
11/05/09
11/12/09
11/19/09
11/26/09 - Thanksgiving

TD Goal weight - 152
Final Goal weight - 135

sudzie88

hey guys, i went home last weekend, and i really didn't eat that horribly but i am up 2 lbs i am at 149.0 now. not happy but i am hoping to be back down next week (maybe its just the lack of water, or something?)...

skywalker

Checking in...
1 lb for me this week.
Last week 171
Today 170
Turkey Day goal 160
10 lbs to go!!!

I can't seem to lose more than one pound a week anymore. Talk about slow and steady! I need a new kickstart... :laugh:

everyday

Good Thursday Morning

I am up 3 stinking pounds, you play- you pay!!! Onto next week & getting it together... rrrrrr... :grumble:

everyday

Down 4 lbs! :happy: I don't think I've ever lost 4 lbs in one week. I fit in jeans a size smaller, even, this week. I added the extra days of exercise and lowered my calories on MFP to 2lbs a week loss. Plus in the C25k plan, I'm finally running 20 min at a time. I think I'll stick to this calorie level one more week, but after that I think I'll move it back to 1 lb a week loss. I don't think I could stick to this calorie level for weeks on end.

We're getting closer to Thanksgiving - hope everyone has a good week. When I look at the last 7 weeks, I've maintained or gained as many weeks as I've lost. So, I don't know if I can lose the 8 lbs in 6 weeks to meet my goal. Still, I should come very close and finally say good by to the 160's.

08/27/09 - 168.5 (starting)
09/03/09 - 165.5 (-3 lbs)
09/10/09 - 165.5 (-0-)
09/17/09 - 165.0 (-.5 lbs)
09/24/09 - 162.5 (-2.5 lbs)
10/01/09 - 162.5 (-0-)
10/08/09 - 164.0 (+1.5 lbs)
10/15/09 - 160.0 (-4.0 lbs)
10/22/09
10/29/09
11/05/09
11/12/09
11/19/09
11/26/09 - Thanksgiving

TD Goal weight - 152
Final Goal weight - 135

WTG ....CONGRATS on your 4 lbs!!

akgrant

checking in: down 1 lb this week.

last week: 161.2
today: 160.2 -- STILL with the 160s!! BUT this should mean I'll be out next week!!

I think it's time to reevaluate the TD goal. In the 7 weeks I've been counting my calories, I've averaged a 1 lb a week lost. I've lost only 7 lbs!! Going with this I don't think I'm going to lose 15 lbs in 6 weeks! :explode: I think about 6 lbs will be about right to put me at 154 lbs by TD. I'll make Dec 31 my new target date to lose the additional 9 lbs!

Starting weight: 167.8
TD goal: 154
Ultimate goal by 12/31: 145
Current: 160.2

akgrant

Checking in...
1 lb for me this week.
Last week 171
Today 170
Turkey Day goal 160
10 lbs to go!!!

I can't seem to lose more than one pound a week anymore. Talk about slow and steady! I need a new kickstart... :laugh:

I'm in the same boat!! 1 lb a week! I'm thinking about doing a juice fast for a few days. Not only to jumpstart some weigh lost but also detox which might be contributing to the slow weight lost! Anyone tried a juice fast?

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
I'm still having success with Isagenix doing a cleanse day once a week and two shakes as meal replacements with other food for one meal and snacks totaling 1200 calories + exercise calories.

I lost another pound this week which keeps me on track with getting to my goal of 118 by Thanksgiving. The closer I get to my goal the more likely it is to slow down to half a pound a week but my focus is still to stay faithful to my eating and exercising plan and not be too obsessed by the scale:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

tammietifanie

:sad: :sad: :sad: I gained 3lbs from last weigh in hoping its from TOM....

usmcwifeb15

DOWN 2.8LBS THIS WEEK! :happy: Last week I was annoyed with my 1lbs gain but I got that off and an extra 1.8 this week and I am very happy. Only 6 weeks till Thanksgiving and 4.8 lbs to go. Keep up all the hard work everyone were doing great. :flowerforyou:
SW 163.8
09/03/09 - 161.2
09/10/09 - 157.2
09/17/09 - 157.0
09/24/09 - 155.8
10/01/09 - 154.6
10/08/09 - 155.6
10/15/09 - 152.8
TD GOAL -148

Lisadaniel

Checking in: down about a pound from last week, to 195.0. I actually glimpsed 194.6 on Tuesday -- first time I'd seen "194" in a long time. Sudzie was a good influence. Thanks! :-)

sudzie88

was bad tonight - think because i was angry at the scale... i know it is not everything but it is so frustrating when you've been working soooo hard!!!!! so someboday kick my butt into gear again... i know i've lost 15 lbs and thats great, but sometimes the gain for a week just really gets me down...

Lisadaniel

Don't let it get you down Sudzie! You're doing GREAT!! Remember every day you get to start over.

SaritaChiquita

I just found this thread, I hope it's not too late to join!

My goal is to be down 6 pounds by Thanksgiving.

10/15/09 - 144.5
11/26/09 - 138.5
Final Goal - 130


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usmcwifeb15

I just found this thread, I hope it's not too late to join!

My goal is to be down 6 pounds by Thanksgiving.

10/15/09 - 144.5
11/26/09 - 138.5
Final Goal - 130


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Welcome to the Thanksgiving Challenge!

usmcwifeb15

I am so worried because I am going out of town for a week starting tomorrow :ohwell: and I am really going to need some motivation to stay focused. I hate that it 's so difficult to keep doing well when your away from home. Wish me luck!

jlbay

I am so worried because I am going out of town for a week starting tomorrow :ohwell: and I am really going to need some motivation to stay focused. I hate that it 's so difficult to keep doing well when your away from home. Wish me luck!

I know what you mean. I just had a vacation and was really worried about undoing all of my work. It helped me to have a plan ahead of time. I made myself the designated driver - so I had an excuse and motivation not to drink. I also made a deal with myself to go use the hotel gym at least 3 times. I tried to get my husband to split restaurant meals with me to save calories - but that didn't work very well - he wasn't willing to share :grumble:

So, maybe making your own plan will help you feel better about being away from home - it is definitely hard to stay focused, but you can do it.

passionhi

Hey Guys I would luv to participate in this....I know its late, but that going to motivate me to work harder!

Okay so my current weight is 167, my goal turkey weight is 158. I need to break into the 150s. This means I have approx. 6 weeks. So this means I should be updating my weight every Thursday, right? Hey would someone like to be my buddy for this challenge?! Someone that will check in with me, if I dont update?

barbiecat

So, maybe making your own plan will help you feel better about being away from home - it is definitely hard to stay focused, but you can do it.

When I eat in a restaurant, I have a plan before I go in. In many places I can order grilled or broiled salmon or chicken with nothing on it, salad w/o cheese or croutons with dressing on the side, steamed veggies with no butter or sauce. I ask a lot of questions before I order and ask for exactly what I want. Think about the healthy stuff you eat at home and try to find those things on the menu even if you have to order everything alacarte or with substitutions. If you want to succeed, you can do it. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

tammietifanie

Tomorrow im going up to Julian which is my favorite place in the world but the only problem is they are famous for their apple pies, yummy goodies and food that makes you drool and im wondering how am i going to say no to all those yummy things ... I was thinking of working out (biggest loser cardio max dvd) in the morning before we head out there! but im not sure if that's enough to make it okay to enjoy myself up there! O WHAT SHOULD I DO!!!!!!!!!


This is also where my father's ash's are and i get very emotional when i go up there and i tend to feed my emotions while we are there so i don't have a break down in front of strangers :brokenheart:

barbiecat

Just say no.

jlbay

Welcome passionhi! We're in the last stretch here for our challenge, and I'm finding it very helpful to participate in this thread.

We have several posts going about temptation and cravings and eating away from home. I've been thinking about this a lot lately. All of our weekends here seem to revolve around restaurants, food and alcohol. It has almost made me a shut-in:laugh: ! People are not very supportive, either, they don't like it when I don't have wine with dinner, dessert, etc.

I've been in this sort of vicious cycle - where I have a good week eating at home then go to a friend's for dinner and feel like I "deserve a treat" and eat too much - thus sabotaging myself and feeling like utter crud on Monday. I've come to the conclusion that I can no longer afford to treat food as a treat or reward. I'm trying to focus now on eating to fuel my body. I love food, love to cook, but now I'm trying to focus on healthy choices. I've discovered that I absolutely love split pea soup - and it is so healthy and filling and perfect for a fall day. I've discovered healthy baking tips and now make my own "power muffins."

It seems silly, but this is really hard for me and I struggle with it daily. Still, somehow, deciding to stop thinking of food as a treat - even though I have to remind myself daily - has made a difference. I've started looking for other things as rewards - and thinking about things like having more energy as a reward. I really hope I can keep this up!

OH, BTW - do we have a challenge this week?

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
I have had the same experiences with food and "friends". when I started this weight loss journey in January I realized that using food as reward or entertainment was one of my biggest roadblocks. It has been an ongoing challenge to meet friends to do something other than eat. I have found hobbies that aren't cooking and baking. And the hardest of all is to ignore the comments made by people when I decline dessert, alcohol, and recreational eating. Each time I do it, it gets easier.

The first time I brought my own food to an event, I had to field a few comments, then I noticed another woman who had brought her own food. She was a woman who had been morbidly obese, had lap band surgery and had maintained her new healthy weight for several years by planning her meals and eating only what she planned.

The first time I ate at home, then went to a potluck and ate nothing, I answered a few questions, met a woman who never ate at potlucks because she didn't trust anybody else's cooking and then concentrated on having meaningful conversations with other people at the event.

Last weekend a woman friend who's had weight loss surgery and gained most of her weight back, told me that I shouldn't lose any more weight because it made other people feel guilty. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I am thinner today than I have been in decades and I love it. I refuse to let any one mess with my serenity.
hugs and best wishes to all
Barbie

akgrant

When I travel, I carry the calorieking book full of calories. It has a great listing of restaurants. So while we are in the car deciding where to go, I'm looking up calories so I know what I can eat and then DON'T look at the menu!:laugh: Otherwise, I will undo all my good efforts!

Hope this helps for all of you guys that are going out of town. Ultimately, have some fun with your family and friends and try not to worry about food too much!! You can always catch up next week!

akgrant

Welcome Newbies!!! More the Merrier!

So my battery died on my scale and I'm too lazy to go get another! :laugh: :bigsmile:

tammietifanie

Just got home from apple picking and i am so proud of my self i had no sweets besides a peppermint patty I didn't have any apple pie, candy apples non of that ... I did have a hamburger and fries but my son ate almost all my fries so i think i had about 10 lol... i got apples and i decided instead of having their apple pie which is loaded with fat and calories i was going to take the apples i picked and make a healthier apple pie ..... I had to share cause this is the first time i stood my grounds and didn't cave when i went into the candy shop and said no to all the yummy goodies ...