"10 Pounds At A Time Challenge"

MindOverMatter

HELP!! I could use some inspiration today... :frown:

Just remember that everyone has times where we need to focus on things other than exercising. Just make sure that you're taking care of your overall well-being such as eating healthy and getting enough sleep. You will find how to cope with the bad times and when you're feeling better, you'll get back on track. Also remember that even though it may be hard to get the exercising done, when you're actually doing it, it will help your emotions. We're here to support you, so please check in often and let us know how you're doing!

Heather

Thank you so much!!

33KIKI

Well I am still waiting for my video so I can join in on the fun..so hopefully it shows today cause I am ready. :bigsmile:

CW: 209 meaning that since I started I have dropped 50 lbs since late August - Woo Hoo!!:drinker: I have 9 more pounds for my New Years goal and I really want to make that goal..so I am keeping my fingers crossed.

I have found that since my lap band fill (2CC) some foods are bit more difficult to eat so that has helped me make even healthier choices.

BTW - If anyone goes to the Olive Garden - I highly recommend the Venetian Apriot Chicken - no pasta and it was delicious

Anyways I hope you all have a HAPPY TUESDAY!! :flowerforyou:

HeatherMN

Good morning!

We're experiencing a mini-blizzard here in the Twin Cities, so the holiday spirit is coming alive. It just never seems to be Christmas time until we get some snow! Now I wish I were Christmas shopping today instead of being stuck at my desk at work.

Anyway, on Monday I ran my first mile outside (and in the cold, too!). It felt good, even though I was supposed to go two miles or run for 20 minutes without stopping, according to the Couch to 5K program. I will be attempting it again tonight, but on the treadmill due to the snow.

I've been staying within my calories but really need to kick it all up a notch to get under 200 lbs. by the weekend. Any suggestions? I'm 2 lbs. away from being at my mini-goal!! The Biggest Loser finale last night showed me that big weight loss CAN be done at home, so I'm a bit frustrated with myself for not being more diligent about it!

Hope you're all having a great day!
Heather

33KIKI

WOO HOO!!! I got my video and will be starting it tonight. Just wanted to share!

Positively_Me

Good Afternoon all,
I have neglected this thread for a while....sorry

I am still doing c2k5 and trying to finish week 5 d3...where i have to run for 20 minutes...which is very hard..can't pass 16 minutes...

also, because of my stess level from things going around me and not being as focused as i would like i have not lost any weight...from NOvember - december...no weight, but i have not gain either...

i gave myself a plan for Dec. to workout 6 days a week for 30 - 60 minutes...(which is dueable for me), drink my water..( stuggle with this), and last... stay with in my calories( stuggle wiht this too).

i want to be at the 200 mark by new years...thats like 12 pounds away

Positively_Me

Good morning!

We're experiencing a mini-blizzard here in the Twin Cities, so the holiday spirit is coming alive. It just never seems to be Christmas time until we get some snow! Now I wish I were Christmas shopping today instead of being stuck at my desk at work.

Anyway, on Monday I ran my first mile outside (and in the cold, too!). It felt good, even though I was supposed to go two miles or run for 20 minutes without stopping, according to the Couch to 5K program. I will be attempting it again tonight, but on the treadmill due to the snow.

I've been staying within my calories but really need to kick it all up a notch to get under 200 lbs. by the weekend. Any suggestions? I'm 2 lbs. away from being at my mini-goal!! The Biggest Loser finale last night showed me that big weight loss CAN be done at home, so I'm a bit frustrated with myself for not being more diligent about it!

Hope you're all having a great day!
Heather

Hey Heather,
how are you doing??? its been a while...

I think me and you are on the same week...i just read you are trying to run for 20 minutes...so am i...i am struggling to finish the 20 minutes without stopping...i managed to get to 16 minutes...lost kmy breath and had to stop. i will do it again today..hopefully i will make it and start my next week (6).

Good luck to you!! and i know you will see the 190 by new years...or less...lol

Positively_Me

WOO HOO!!! I got my video and will be starting it tonight. Just wanted to share!

That's great!!! Have fun!!

I have a lot of DVDs which are very helpful...(from walking 4 miles to the biggest loser series..)

MindOverMatter

Hello,

How many of you are still interested in continuing the challenge? I wanted to try and re-group and see where we were at. Our record keeper has not been on for a while so I am not sure that she is still interested. I think anyone who wants to continue should let me know and then we can step up a new strategy...what do you think?

haley4tn

Still here. This month is CRAMMED with places to go and people to see, which makes it hard for me to find time to get on the site. I am doubtfully for the full 10 pounds this month. I am having trouble getting my exercise in. I doing good far as food and portion control. As long as I don't gain any this month I'll be happy with whatever results I have! I don't mean to rush it but I just want to get through the holidays so I can get back to normal!

Have a wonderful day!

Angela

HeatherMN

I'm still in!!

ittybittybadonkadonk

Hello everyone:

Sorry i havent been on .... lost my motivation before thanksgiving and now just getting back into exercising ..... i weighed in this morning with my other group ... lw 189 cw 186 loss 3 pounds .... Hope everyone else is doing good ....

33KIKI

I am still in and hitting the gym tonight. Would you believe my video would not play? I am going to today at lunch to replace and get a new one. Maybe I wasn't meant to try it last night. I need to losea few more pounds to hit my New Year's goal...so I plan on working out more as I squeeze it between planning a Baby Shower and holiday fiesta's.

Beginning weight :259
Current Weight: 209
New Year Goal Weight: 200 (199 would be cooler)

HeatherMN

I'm bummed because I didn't get my workout done last night with all of the driving I had to do and attending a friend's house party. I did keep myself from eating everything in sight even though I was starving. I ended up getting a wrap from Applebee's on the way home then went right to bed since I didn't get home until almost 11pm. This weekend is full of parties and bad eating, so I'll really have to watch myself and get my exercising done.

The only good news is that I stayed within my calories.

Hope you're all having a great day!
Heather

MindOverMatter

Hey,

In a very intersting turn of events...I lost 2lbs!!! YAY!!!! I really needed a happy boost!!! Really I was feeling a lil down with all the stress I have been under!

I haven't been able to get my but in gear for the gym but I will get back at it...I just needed the time to get my mind straight with all my course work and family issues I have been on a 10 for stress!

I am meeting with friends saturday and I want to make some healthy appetizers any suggestions???

HeatherMN

I'm also not doing well with the workouts this week because of Christmas shopping. This weekend is the holiday parties so I have to try to behave during those as well. Ugh.

Hope you're all having a great day,
Heather

haley4tn

I WANT TO SCREAM AT ALL THESE HOLIDAY PARTIES :sad: :sad: :sad:

My schedule for the next week:
Thursday (last night)- we had a get together with some friends (we do every Christmas)
Friday (tonight) - we have a dinner party
Saturday - we have a club party with potluck
Sunday - Christmas lunch at husband aunt's
Wednesday - My work party
Thursday - youngest sons school party
Friday - Another aunt's dinner
Saturday - My mom's for Christmas

Did I mention I don't like this time of year :grumble:

Praying for strength this weekend!
Angela

ittybittybadonkadonk

I WANT TO SCREAM AT ALL THESE HOLIDAY PARTIES :sad: :sad: :sad:

My schedule for the next week:
Thursday (last night)- we had a get together with some friends (we do every Christmas)
Friday (tonight) - we have a dinner party
Saturday - we have a club party with potluck
Sunday - Christmas lunch at husband aunt's
Wednesday - My work party
Thursday - youngest sons school party
Friday - Another aunt's dinner
Saturday - My mom's for Christmas

Did I mention I don't like this time of year :grumble:

Praying for strength this weekend!
Angela

GOOOOOOD LUCK you can do it girl ...... portion control and lots of water ....

MindOverMatter

I'm also not doing well with the workouts this week because of Christmas shopping. This weekend is the holiday parties so I have to try to behave during those as well. Ugh.

Hope you're all having a great day,
Heather

I recently heard the shopping results in burning 207 calories per hour give or take, so don't feel guilty!!

MindOverMatter

I hope everyone has a great day today! I am not really going to be on today because I have a holiday event happening at my home around 5pm so I have to go into prep mode!

I think we are all struggling with the holidays and trying to be good...I guess we can oly do our best and as long as we are watching portions and thinking before eating we should avoid gaining. My biggest concern is alcohol....I feel like if I have some I will then be vulnerable to the food...because alcohol lowers inhibitions. I am going to have to work that out...lol!

I am glad to see that some of you are still in and around...I would like to suggest that we maintain until Jan 1st and then get back on a normal track then with all of the holidays and family parties and such out of the way.... Does anyone agree, disagree, have any feed back or suggestions????

THanks

Positively_Me

Don't forget about me....I am in too!!

I am not sure if i will lose weight by the end of December...i am great when it comes to doing my exercise but it's the food..or portion control that ruins my diet...ugh..sigh...:(

the days i exercise are the days i have trouble with my eating...i end up over my calories...
i think that is what i will be working on...my portion control and food temptations plus i have to seriously drink my water...

Good luck to all during htis holiday season!!!!

WE can do this!!

csnealey

I would love to join your group. I have just got back on the exercise wagon this week and I need the motivation.

Starting Weight: 250-ish
MFP Starting Weight: 230
Current Weight: 215
January 12 Goal: 205
February 12 Goal: 195
March 12 Goal: 185
April 12 Goal: 175
May 12 Goal: 165
June 12 Goal: 155 (my birthday)
July 12 Goal: 150
FINAL GOAL: 150

33KIKI

Hey folks -

Hope all is well I had a crazy weekend like most of ya'll . I threw my older sis her baby shower with mom's help so it was fun and since I was running games and stuff I didn't get a chance to even try to go pig out. :happy: It was also nice because my mom bought me some new clothes for Christmas but gave it to me early so I got to add to my wardrobe.

Then Sunday met up with the in-laws for an early Christmas dinner which was nice I got alot of " Wow you look great - keep it up" which really helped boost my ego and in turn motivated me to keep going.

So even with everything I lost 1.5lbs so that was cool. I have only gotten a chance to do my video 1x because for some reason the disc won't play downstairs and I hate jumping around upstairs I feel like I am causing an earthquake. I hope to fix the dilemna tonight. :huh:

With the hectic schedules that I know we all have just try to keep a positive affirmation in your mind when you feel yourself heading to that "no-no dish ". Best of luck and have a great week !:flowerforyou:

HeatherMN

Good afternoon,

So I've been naughty and didn't do any workouts since Monday and went over my calories at holiday parties this weekend. I've been scared to step on the scale all week, but did this morning since I have an official weigh-in this evening and didn't want to be shocked. When I looked down, the scale told me I lost a pound. What?? How did that happen?!?

CW: 200.4

I am SOOO close to being under the 200 mark!! But, TOM is visiting this week, so hopefully that won't hinder my progress. The plus side is that I have no money to go Christmas shopping with until the end of the week, so I have no excuses not to exercise after work. I promise, I'm back on track this week!

We can do this and I'm grateful for those of you who are still here! Welcome to the newbie, Sherry, by the way!! The more the merrier.

Have a great day!
Heather

33KIKI

Go Heather go !!- you are so close I am still 7 pounds away but I want to hit that mark by New Year's. Even if you go window shopping you are still walking and burning calories too so don't be too hard on yourself.

33KIKI

Welcome aboard- the folks on this group are really great and supportive. :flowerforyou:

iamladibeast

Hi, I'm new to the group, and still interested in continuing after the new year. I have doing well thus far, been losing 1-2 lbs weekly since I restarted my journey again...so hopefully I can get down another 2-4lbs befor the end of the year...

Positively_Me

Wecome newbees!!! you will love this group!


i am 12 pounds away from the 200 mark....i don't think i can make it by New Years but i am hopeful...i have been watching my calories, and exercising in some way..just to stay moving. and i have been drinking my water for the last 2 days...which is a big accomplishment for me...

keep up the great work everyone!! i know we can do this even with the holidays quickly approaching...stay positive!!!

MindOverMatter

Go Heather go !!- you are so close I am still 7 pounds away but I want to hit that mark by New Year's. Even if you go window shopping you are still walking and burning calories too so don't be too hard on yourself.

Congrats Heather!
I am 7 lbs away too...dying to atleast get that off by the new year PLEASE GOD PLEASE!!! LOL!

Positively_Me

Good Morning everyone, I am just checking in to see how everyone is doing?

by the way, i changed my name from "falhaone" to "positively me"

HeatherMN

Hey, I didn't know we could change our names!! I need a fun new screen name...

So I've been naughty because I haven't done any exercising this week and I went over my calories yesterday. Those darn spritz cookies are just too delicious! Last night I went shopping and got some gifts for a few kids I know as well as two games for Toys for Tots and some hats and mittens for the bank's winter clothing drive. I'm hitting the mall tonight to hopefully finish my Christmas shopping and am planning on making a donation to the local food shelf this week.

This morning, about three minutes into my commute, I was crying because the local radio station is doing their annual St. Jude Radio-A-Thon. The stories are both heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time and I'm thinking I'll have to make a donation to them this year as well. What a phenomenal organization.

Anyway, hope you're all doing well!
Heather