Over 200 Club Fit for the Holidays (open group)

LittleSpy

Well, I ate alright yesterday. 1 glass of wine, 3 small brownies, and half of a slice of pumpkin pie were a little excessive, but it's one day, and I didn't bring a plate of food home so I'm back to my normal food and regular routine today. No big deal.

I'm claiming day 1 of TOM today. I'm feeling bloated but I didn't weigh bloated so maybe it's just in my head.

jlb123: SW 270; GW 150; CW 237.0= -3.4 pounds. 1.41% loss.

snowflakes

Good morning all!

Oh westfal you are a brave soul going out with the masses. Did you get the deals you wanted?

Hubby was up and gone early the rest of us slept in having a wonderful leisurely morning.

Got up to weigh and the scaled was very kind to me. It says that I lost 3 pounds which I hesitantly recorded because it is not 3 pounds of fat. I am set up to lose 1 to 1.5 pounds a week with calories and exercise and I have stayed very consistent including this week, so I don't know what to make of it. We will see if I stick here for the next week or two...

last week 209
this week 206
total down 3
percentage: 1.43

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day. Our family went to a movie together and saw 'Blind Side', it was a great movie, based on a true story. I highly recommend going.

bluenote

So I got on the scale this morning, since I thought I was cheating for weighing in before Turkey Day. Lo and behold, down 6 lbs.!!! I am sooooo excited! I made my first goal! :noway: I know this had a LOT to do with adding an exercise routine this week, Took me long enough!

When I tried to write "met" on my ticker for my goal, the words were not there. ??? But they show up below my ticker. Hmmm.
And also when I logged in my weight, a little message popped up and asked if I wanted them to adjust my goals since I have lost over ten pounds. I said yes and then found out my calories shrunk! Ah! :sad: But I guess that is a good thing.
lost: 6 lbs
percentage: 1.27

I am so darn proud of myself!!! Thank you, ladies, for helping me keep on keepin' on. :flowerforyou:

ColoradoGirl

Hello ladies.. things are going well here. Thanksgiving went well for me. I ate smart, and had about 7 bites of various deserts and stopped when I was full. It was amazing I did not feel like I had to pile my plate high or go back for seconds! When I stepped on the scale today it says I lost 3 lbs. I am so thrilled!

Today we are putting up the Christmas tree so my exercise is in the form of multiple ladder and stair trips. Still don't have a huge appetite but thats ok. I am still eating what I need to.

I will check in later today right now I need to go and help my daughter put lights on her tree.

Talk to you all soon!

lildebbie

glad everyone did good today.

Me and my girls did go out for a little bit...got a few presents. We did go out to lunch at taco bueno...Lunch was like 930 cals...ouch...but I didn't have breakfast or morning snack, so that was breakfast/lunch/and morning snack all into one, i will work out today, my choices were that bad i think, i got the grilled chicken taco and the nacho salad.

Went to the grocery store and got some chicken going to bake, this awsome recipe i found for plum chicken. It is very good and low cals.

watching tinkerbel now with my daughter.

LittleSpy

I tried Leslie Sansone's 1 mile walking video today and really liked it! I recommend it to anyone. At first I thought it was going to be too easy for me, but I just kept upping my intensity (kicking higher, stepping wider, etc) and I got my heart rate up to 175bpm! In comparison, when I run, I keep my heart rate between about 170 and 200. I was impressed I could get it up that high with this video. I never got out of breath, but it was nice to still feel like I was getting a good workout by getting my heart rate up so high without breathing heavy. The time went by pretty quickly, too.

I have really bad cramps today thanks to TOM so I definitely don't feel like doing a high intensity workout. I started Jillian's Banish Fat Boost Metabolism and quit 15 minutes into it because of the TOM blahs. I think I'll try Leslie's 2 mile walk video tonight. They're on Exercise TV on Demand if anyone else wants to check it out!

lildebbie

I looked and doesn't look like we have any kind of exerciese on demand... :sad: I wish we did.

snowflakes

Hi-
:grumble: :grumble: :grumble: I always thought the bigger my kids got the better help they would be. HA not so! Who knows what Christmas will get put out.... poor me. They have gone to play basketball with some cousins and it is Thanksgiving break. Really what did I expect? Thanks for listening:ohwell:

lildebbie: you can do mile 1 and 2 of Leslie Sansone by going to realage.com and put Leslie Sansone in the search box and up it comes. I have done this a few times it adds variety to working out at home. Give it s try.

lildebbie

Thanks i will try that.

I am sooo frustrated, i can't get my ticker to change...I am trying to change the look of it and it won't work...uggg

lildebbie

Yay!!! I finally got my ticker fixed.

snowflakes

lildebbie: love the new ticker, she is a cutie!

It has been pretty quite on here. Hope everyone is well.

calories: yes
exercise: yes
water: not quite
proud of: not picking in the leftover pie.

lildebbie

Snowflakes - THanks, she is cute sometimes...lately been a terror. She will be 3 next week and she is a terrror..today was especially tough..i don't know how mom of multiples do it...if i had 2 , 3 or more of her i would go insane.

LittleSpy

11.27.09
Calories: 1,352
Exercise: 804 burned
Water: I didn't track but I think I drank at least 64 oz.
Proud: I didn't let feeling crampy and crummy keep me from exercising today.

bluenote

lildebbie, she is darling! Looks like an angel!
I, too, am glad to see all of us doing so well. Keep it up!
I just bought the Leslie Sansone walking 1 mile dvd as well. I haven't tried it yet. Going to try it tomorrow.

Today:

cals: perfect, but am still hungry (they took away 400 of my cals! OK enough on the pity pot LOL)
exercise: walking everywhere to do some Black Friday shopping. Found nothing!
water: half
proud: I passed up chocolate covered pretzels - mmm! AND I didn't poop out in the stores like I usually do. :bigsmile:

snowflakes

Hi everybody re: This weeks Challenge

From everyone that checked in yesterday I am the biggest loser at %1.43 with jlb123 close at %1.41. Good job to all the losers this week. For this weeks challenge I would like to work on toning my arms. You can use 1 or 2 pounds weights or soup cans, or full water bottles. I will be using water bottles. For ten counts each, work your arms in forward circles, backward circles, lift over your head and down (like a jumping jack), with arms out front curl to shoulders, and then with your arms at your side lift and hold 10 counts then lower back to your side. Do each of these in repetitions of 10, for 5 days this week. Any questions?

bluenote

So I work my arms in forward circles for ten counts, then do the backwards circles for ten counts, etc. until I finish the routine, THEN do this entire routine ten times? Five days this week? Sorry, I am directionally challenged! LOL

ColoradoGirl

good evening ladies.. I hope everyones Thanksgiving weekend is going well. Today went pretty well for me. I took some niquil last night and feel much better today!

I got in 50 minutes of exercise today
stayed within my calories
still working on the water ( I think I am a bit dehydrated)
Proud that I am sticking to things and the weight is coming off!

Made grilled pork loins with a salad and basmati rice for dinner.. I use to have to put full fat dressing on the salad, ketchup on the pork and butter in the rice.. It is amazing to me how your tastes change and how the food actually tastes good now without all the extra stuff on it! :happy:

We successfully got the tree up and did all the decorating of the house inside and out! I just love Christmas time. I am in search of a "healthy" lasagna recipe as I am suppose to bring that for Christmas dinner this year. We are having an Italian theme! I figure I have a little time but, I should probably do a trial run if it is going to be a new recipe before I share it with the WHOLE family!

How is everyone else doing this weekend.

Snowflakes As far as the challenge goes.. I will probably use a machine but still work the same muscle groups deltoids, biceps, triceps. I just find it easer to work what I am suppose to without putting strain elsewhere!

Check back in tomorrow!

snowflakes

zorahope: you got it! :happy: It is not you at all. It is my wordy pathetic writing skills. :huh:

LittleSpy

11.28.09
Calories: 1,319
Exercise: 538 - week2 day2 of C25K
Water: Probably not. Still working on it and I'll get it in before bed.
Proud: Not feeling great (sore from yesterday's exercise & TOM) but ran anyway.

bluenote

Trust me, snowflakes, if there is a way to screw up written directions, I will do it! :laugh:
I am going to try the challenge tonight, right now as a matter of fact. But TEN times? *gulp* :huh:
I have one pound weights sitting in a box collecting dust. Time to face those babies!

I ate a LOT today. Again, Taco Bell was calling my name. Ugh! I have to start looking at why Taco Bell is so appealing to me. But I did take everyone's advice and find the least offensive food there (the fresca(?) tacos) and ordered that. At least it's a step in the right direction.

Cals: over by 200
water: all in
exercise: 20 mins bike, 10 mins walking, going to do the challenge when I log off
proud: I grilled chicken today instead of buying more fast food for dinner. I chose better alternatives at my enemy Taco Bell.

snowflakes

dawnannw: what ever works best for you, sounds good to me. I am so envious that you have all your Christmas up. I have spent all day today just trying to clean up from having everyone home. LAUNDRY avalanche...whew!

jlb123: way to go when you weren't feeling your best.

zorahope: yes 10, that is way it is called a 'challenge':laugh: Only do what you are up to. Heck, I hope I can do that many, 10 didn't sound like that much while I was putting it in.:huh: Doing that many may be an entirely different story.:ohwell::laugh: We will each do the best we can. Someday our toned sculpted arms will be amazing.:bigsmile:

calories: yes 1250
exercise: just from cleaning
water: not quite
proud of: being this weeks 'biggest looser'

sas202554

Hi,
I would like to join this group. I am just starting today to really track and follow the guidelines of mfp.I need some motivation. I start on the weekend and then get off track. I am a stress eater. I need to get out and stay away from the kitchen.

Starting Weight: 273
Mini Goal 1; 258 by New Years Eve
Mini Goal 2: 243 by Valentines Day
Mini Goal 3: 228 by St. Patrick's Day
Mini Goal 4: 213 by Easter
Mini Goal 5: 198 by May 22 by 55th birthday.:flowerforyou:


Thanks,
Sherry

ColoradoGirl

Welcome Sherry.. It is great to have you here! This is a great group, I think you will like it here!

bluenote

Welcome, Sherry! :flowerforyou: Good for you for making the decision to get healthy! I joined in May but fudged around a long time before I was ready - I didn't really get serious until October! Now I am VERY glad I finally made the change!

LittleSpy

Snowflakes, OUCH! Your arm routine is killing me! :laugh: Good job!

I've only done 5 out of 10 so far and my arms feel like jello. I started off way overconfident with 3 pound weights. Haha, yeah right. I immediately switched to 2 pound weights after the first set.

I've slightly injured myself overdoing the high-impact cardio over the last few days. My hamstrings and knees are pretty sore and I'm debating whether or not I should even ride my bike tonight. I'm really glad to be working out my arms at least, so thanks for the challenge (it's *really* a challenge -- and I love that!).

bluenote

Yes, DEFINITELY a challenge and I am only using 1 lb. weights! I woke up this morning with spaghetti arms! LOL

Today's check-in:

cals: in range, but I went WAY over in fats :explode: Let's just say there is no more cheese left in my fridge.
water: OK
exercise: 30 mins of bike with two breaks; 5 reps of the challenge - ouch! :sad:
proud: I'm proud that I am trying to keep up with you gals in the challenge! :laugh:

snowflakes

:embarassed: WHAT WAS I THINKING!!! Oh gosh I wasn't.:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I ditched the extra weights quick. The only I way I am going to get through 10 sets in a day is to break it up throughout the day. Go ahead zorahope, you can say it; "I told you so!":blushing: :bigsmile: I felt stronger with the push up challenge from jlb123 and I really didn't think this would be so hard for me. When we all have lovely chiseled arms we can all say "remember when..." I promise each of you that no torture was intended.:huh: I did the exercise in front of a mirror and the skin a wobbling under my arm is NOT pretty, so I am sticking with it. You just might thank me later, or not:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I'll check with you later.

Momma2four

Hello everyone, I have had a great 4 days with my family. My eating has been terrible. I think I will pass on weighing in. I am going to get back on track and weigh in next week. I do not want to get discouraged.

Welcome Sherry, (that is my name too!!! spelled the same and every thing) Glad you are here:flowerforyou:


snowflakes, great challenge on the arms and great job on the weight loss!!!

I am proud of you gals.

Momma2four

Hi,
I would like to join this group. I am just starting today to really track and follow the guidelines of mfp.I need some motivation. I start on the weekend and then get off track. I am a stress eater. I need to get out and stay away from the kitchen.

Starting Weight: 273
Mini Goal 1; 258 by New Years Eve
Mini Goal 2: 243 by Valentines Day
Mini Goal 3: 228 by St. Patrick's Day
Mini Goal 4: 213 by Easter
Mini Goal 5: 198 by May 22 by 55th birthday.:flowerforyou:


Thanks,
Sherry

I forgot to tell you about us. We weigh in on Fridays. The person who has lost the biggest percentage is the one who decides our physical challenge for the week. Here is the link to check your percentage

http://menshealth.about.com/library/blpercentage.htm


Our ongoing challenges that are staying the same for now are posting daily (or as much as possible)

Did I stay within my calories for the day?
Did I drink at least 64 ounces of water today?
Did I exercise today?
Tell us something that you are proud of yourself for doing?

Our other on going challenge is to keep track of how many mins you spent on a cardio type exercise and add at least 5 minutes to that each week.

You exercised 60 mins this week then you should strive to exercise 65 mins next week.
You will do great!!!!!!!!!!

LittleSpy

11.29.09
Calories: 1,336. My bf brought home Thanksgiving leftovers from his family (I, on the other hand, intentionally did NOT bring home leftovers. *sigh*).
Exercise: 30 minutes lighter effort than usual on my stationary bike & so far 5 reps of Snowflakes' I-want-your-arms-to-fall-off challenge. I'll try to get the other 5 in but I don't want my arms to be as sore tomorrow as my legs are today or I'll be in real trouble.
Water: Yeah, I've not been doing well with that the last few days. Going back to work tomorrow (:frown:) will help with that.
Proud: I didn't overdo that leftover sweet potato casserole at dinner.