7 Weeks & 10 Lbs Til Christmas!

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  • Happyoceangirl
    Happyoceangirl Posts: 1,993 Member
    Okay... not down any weight but I finally can pull up and zip my "thin" shorts. Insanity is making me build muscle so... maybe that is why I haven't dropped the pounds.

    Probably. Wow - you're doing Insanity? Are you insane? I get tired just WATCHING the informercial! :blushing: Good job - go you!
  • calabrdm
    calabrdm Posts: 303 Member
    Down a pound this week.... 8 to go. I go to the doctor today for my paperwork for my surgery one month from today. I hope I can get this 8 pounds off before then! I start month two of insanity this week. I hope that does it.
  • jb_sweet_99
    jb_sweet_99 Posts: 856 Member
    Hi guys, hope everyone is well :bigsmile:
    I am going to try the Sacred Heart Soup Diet to kick start things for me and get rid some of my carb and sugar cravings!! My little sister is a personal trainer and she suggested I try it, so here goes!
    Hope everyone has a great week :bigsmile:
  • Chocolickkyss
    Chocolickkyss Posts: 3,654 Member
    Down a pound this week.... 8 to go. I go to the doctor today for my paperwork for my surgery one month from today. I hope I can get this 8 pounds off before then! I start month two of insanity this week. I hope that does it.

    How intense is insanity? I was tempted to order it but was worried I would not be able to hang with the routine and would give up. If anyone else has completed the program and could offer some input it would be greatly appreciated.
  • binkyb00
    binkyb00 Posts: 81 Member
    Can I still join you guys? I'm aiming to loose 10 lbs by Christmas also.
  • calabrdm
    calabrdm Posts: 303 Member
    Can I still join you guys? I'm aiming to loose 10 lbs by Christmas also.

    Of course! We want everyone to lose ten pounds before Christmas. Welcome. I have 8 to go!!!
  • calabrdm
    calabrdm Posts: 303 Member
    Down a pound this week.... 8 to go. I go to the doctor today for my paperwork for my surgery one month from today. I hope I can get this 8 pounds off before then! I start month two of insanity this week. I hope that does it.

    How intense is insanity? I was tempted to order it but was worried I would not be able to hang with the routine and would give up. If anyone else has completed the program and could offer some input it would be greatly appreciated.
    It is challenging but you can pace yourself! However, you should be in pretty good shape before starting. I did Turbo Jam first. I love it but it is challenging. You just have to stick with it.
  • 135gratitude
    135gratitude Posts: 364
    Hi Ladies - Sorry I've been MIA - I've been working a lot lately! Congrats to all the weight that's been lost!

    One thing I can say is getting back to counting my calories.... I'm starving!!! It's 11:00 p.m. and my stomach is growling - good news though - I just focus on my body eating my fat....
    :tongue:
  • calabrdm
    calabrdm Posts: 303 Member
    Hi Ladies - Sorry I've been MIA - I've been working a lot lately! Congrats to all the weight that's been lost!

    One thing I can say is getting back to counting my calories.... I'm starving!!! It's 11:00 p.m. and my stomach is growling - good news though - I just focus on my body eating my fat....
    :tongue:

    I was hungry last night too. I actually didn't make my total calorie quota yesterday. I am always torn between eating too late and finishing my daily amount.
  • jb_sweet_99
    jb_sweet_99 Posts: 856 Member
    So how is everyone's week going? This soup diet is not easy, but it's doable, the soup tastes good which helps. I'm down a coupld pounds too, YAY!
    I've heard quite a few people talk about Turbo Jam, what type of exercise is it? Is it rough on the knees at all? I like to switch things up to keep it interesting, but I have bad knees to watch out for.
    Hope everyone has a good weekend!! :bigsmile:
  • Chocolickkyss
    Chocolickkyss Posts: 3,654 Member
    Happy Friday all,

    I have great news to report. Today was the last day of my first exercise boot camp session and I did EXTREMELY well. I lost a total of 7 lbs, 2.5 % body fat and 7.5 total inches (chest, waist & hips). In addition to the weigh in/measurements we did a fit test. I was able to complete 40 push ups (on knees), 54 toe touches, 50 seated dips and 84 jumping jacks. We were given a minute to complete as many reps as possible. We will retest at the end of session two which is 12/18/09.

    I was so inspired by my success that I went to the gym after boot camp and completed an hour of cardio and burned 522 calories. In addition to the cardio, I also did a little bit of strength training.

    WHAT A GREAT WAY TO BEGIN THE WEEKEND!!!!!
  • incircles_lp2
    incircles_lp2 Posts: 132 Member
    My goal is to lose 10 lbs by Dec.17th-when I go home for x-mas! I have lost about 2 lbs out of my 10lbs! I just need to stay focused and not eat so much during T-giving. It doesn't help that my mom sent me homemade sugar, peanut butter and chocolate chip cookies in the mail!!! I scarfed down 3 of those babies the second I got them open! ahh, damn comfort food.

    Weight right now: 158

    Goal weight by Dec.17th: 150
  • calabrdm
    calabrdm Posts: 303 Member
    So how is everyone's week going? This soup diet is not easy, but it's doable, the soup tastes good which helps. I'm down a coupld pounds too, YAY!
    I've heard quite a few people talk about Turbo Jam, what type of exercise is it? Is it rough on the knees at all? I like to switch things up to keep it interesting, but I have bad knees to watch out for.
    Hope everyone has a good weekend!! :bigsmile:

    Turbo Jam was the first beach body set that I bought. I love Turbo Jam. I had a very bad knee injury when I was 16. I was able to do it. I just made sure that I was careful. Since then, I have done Insanity. I am on the second month and just started the Max workouts. The thing that is great about beach body is they always show someone that is only able to do low impact. I love their programs. I workout Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday with the turbo jam I would alternate the 45 minute cardio and 45 minute strength. Good luck. I hope you love it too.
  • calabrdm
    calabrdm Posts: 303 Member
    Happy Friday all,

    I have great news to report. Today was the last day of my first exercise boot camp session and I did EXTREMELY well. I lost a total of 7 lbs, 2.5 % body fat and 7.5 total inches (chest, waist & hips). In addition to the weigh in/measurements we did a fit test. I was able to complete 40 push ups (on knees), 54 toe touches, 50 seated dips and 84 jumping jacks. We were given a minute to complete as many reps as possible. We will retest at the end of session two which is 12/18/09.

    I was so inspired by my success that I went to the gym after boot camp and completed an hour of cardio and burned 522 calories. In addition to the cardio, I also did a little bit of strength training.

    WHAT A GREAT WAY TO BEGIN THE WEEKEND!!!!!
    WOW!!!! I think that sums it up. You are a machine. I did level 2 of Insanity last night. It was so challenging that I was shaking after it.
  • jb_sweet_99
    jb_sweet_99 Posts: 856 Member
    Humm...maybe I'll look into that after xmas then, thanks for the info! I'm doing my fitness coach on the Wii right now but will be looking for something else when I tire of this.
  • jb_sweet_99
    jb_sweet_99 Posts: 856 Member
    Hello....has everyone given up or what? I've lost my motivation, but I'm here trying to get it back, lol...Betty where are you??? LOL :bigsmile:
  • 135gratitude
    135gratitude Posts: 364
    Hi Jenn!!!! Merry merry Christmas! Sorry I've been MIA, I've reached my goal, and just sort of fell out of here as life got crazy busy around the holidays. I will be around - I have a new fitness goal - running at half marathon in a few months, so I will be around here keeping track of myself and my progress.

    Hope you are having a GREAT holiday! How are you doing with your goals?
    Betty
    :)
  • jb_sweet_99
    jb_sweet_99 Posts: 856 Member
    Merry Christmas Betty!!! That's FANTASTIC that you reached your goal, wow you stuck to it and made it, congrats!! Good for you for wanting to to fun a half marathon, that is quite a goal, you can do it! Good luck! :flowerforyou:
    I'm plugging along, somehow lost 2.5 pounds over the holidays, lol, not sure how. Must have shocked my system, lol! I'm slowly getting my motivation back. I'm starting the G.I. diet and Kickboxing Jan 4th, I'm hoping to see a huge difference in about 2 months. I burn 950 cals doing that so it really shouldn't take too long to burn off the fat!
    Good luck with your training, and Happy New Year to you! :bigsmile:
  • 135gratitude
    135gratitude Posts: 364
    Hey Jenn - glad to hear all is well with you, and you are plugging away! Love your new pic - very pretty - and like the new hair cut (I think I see a new hair cut!).

    Half marathon - I hope I can do it - I'm sure I can physically do it, just not sure of the motivation for the training! I might just keep doing the 5km and 10km races, and work toward improving speed/time.

    Take care and see you around the boards - I will check in from time to time, and I still log when life is not crazy busy!
    Betty
    :)
  • jb_sweet_99
    jb_sweet_99 Posts: 856 Member
    Yes, it is a new cut, thanks! :bigsmile:
    I'm sure it will be hard to stay motivated, but doing it that way (just doing the 5 and 10 ks) should get you ready to do it when you feel it's right.
    Good luck with maintenance, and Happy New Year!
    Jenn :bigsmile:
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