~Fit and Fun Sized Week 2~

jandie

Hey fit and fun sized I am 5'2 and 173 lbs from my last weigh in and would love to join this group. I am also new to MFP but it works so I know I will be faithful to this because of the results. My goal is to lose 25 lbs total as a start but intend to keep going after I have reached that goal.

Hello and welcome! MFP is a great tool and support group. Feel free to ask any questions, there will be no judgements here. And I'm guessing if it's something you're curious about there's probably someone on here with the same question - and several others with great advice!

Stay strong!

J.


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jacqueline0821

So I didn't eat real well yesterday with staying home all day to do homework. But the scale didn't move which is great! I have missed my exercise for the past few days - I have been super busy with the end of the semester right around the corner.

I am eatting my usual breakfast: 1/2 cup of Quaker Oatmeal made with 1/2 cup of milk and 1 tsp of brown sugar. I am going to make a smoothie for the way to school to help get my fruit in. I will probably only have a snack in place of lunch today because I will be in class. I am going to pack some string cheese and carrots...yum.

I am so proud of myself for really sticking with this and being conscious of what I am eatting. I can't wait to weigh in and see my results for the week.

What is everyone doing this weekend to stay focused?

Chocolickkyss

Day 20 of the challenge and I can't believe I am still going strong. Only 10 more days left and then it's off to find another challenge.

Can I just say I am EXHAUSTED!! I worked my little tail off today at the gym. First, I completed my boot camp homework assignment which was to jog for either 2 miles or 4 miles. I jogged for 45 minutes which totalled 3.75 miles and 331 calories burned. According to the treadmill I was averaging a mile every 12 minutes, so, I am happy. Second, I took a kickboxing class at the gym and I'm so sore I don't know what to do with myself. I did a full 45 minutes and according to MFP burned 439 calories. I'm unsure of how accurate MFP is but I know I burned something because sweat was pouring from my body.

Two of my weekend goals have been accomplished (complete boot camp homework and attend kickboxing class) and I will be tackling the third one later this evening when I attend my friend's holiday cocktail party (I WILL NOT OVER INDULGE).

Everyone have a great weekend.

LisaZaugg1976

I had good workout i did wii fit run and did the biggest loser DVD I am feeling great!!!

jam0525

Hello to everyone new.

I've been reading the post daily, but haven't really had the time to respond.

To those having a good week (and it looks like most are) - congradulations on your successes whether they have been with diet or with exercise or both.

To those struggling - hang in there. This is a hard and stressful time of year in so many ways. Keep on trying and you will succeed.

I've been trying to double my excercise time from 30 minutes a day to 60 just to keep up with the extra treats I haven't been able to ignore at work. Everyday is Christmas from here on. I've never seen so many people bake and cook. It's wonderful, but.................

Have a nice weekend and good luck with check in tomorrow.

JAM

barbiecat

My only exercise so far today is walking the dogs and clothes shopping:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: but I found a pair of size 4 jeans and tried them on and they fit I didn't like the style and I didn't buy them, but just having them fit was exciting.

I fixed stuffed peppers for lunch (my first time with the recipe) and they were a huge success. Hubby liked them and wants to have them again.

Now it's time to get on the exercise bike.

LisaZaugg1976

My only exercise so far today is walking the dogs and clothes shopping:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: but I found a pair of size 4 jeans and tried them on and they fit I didn't like the style and I didn't buy them, but just having them fit was exciting.

I fixed stuffed peppers for lunch (my first time with the recipe) and they were a huge success. Hubby liked them and wants to have them again.

Now it's time to get on the exercise bike.

yeah on size 4 that is what I am striving for!!!! I love to hear your recipe on stuffed peppers sounds delish!!

barbiecat

I fixed stuffed peppers for lunch (my first time with the recipe) and they were a huge success. Hubby liked them and wants to have them again.

Barbie’s Stuffed Peppers

• 1 cup brown rice
• butter or oil cooking spray
• ¼ onion chopped
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 10 ounces lean ground turkey
• 2 sweet bell peppers (green, red, orange, or yellow)
• ½ tsp Tabasco
• an assortment of herbs such as oregano, parsley, and fresh basil, to taste
• small can of tomato paste (or fresh tomatoes or canned tomatoes)
Cook ½ cup brown rice ahead of time according to package directions
Meanwhile, add oil and onions to a large pan over medium high heat. Sauté onions over medium heat in a large frying pan with butter cooking spray until they are soft then add garlic and cook for about one minute. Add the turkey, tomato paste, herbs, and Tabasco. Cook until turkey is no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
Preheat oven to 400 F.
Fill a large pot half full with water and bring to a boil. Cut tops off from bell peppers and clean the insides of each by removing all seeds. Add bell peppers and tops to water and return to a boil. Cook until tender, about five minutes. (Don’t let them get too soft or they will fall apart.) Remove peppers from water and dry on paper towel.
Add rice to turkey mixture. Use a wooden spoon to mix. In a glass dish, stand bell peppers and use a spoon to fill each pepper with turkey/rice mixture and cover with pepper top. Bake for 15 minutes. Makes 2 servings
Calories per serving 352 Protein 41 Fat 3 Carbs 41 Fiber 5 Sodium 139

I haven't experimented much with herbs and spices so this recipe is pretty basic. I made the rice the night before so I didn't have to wait for the rice to cook when it was time to prepare the meal. I served the peppers with a big serving of frozen green beans which made a huge meal for well under 500 calories.

LisaZaugg1976

thanks for the recipe I will def have to try that one!!!

breezy81

I did it, went to chili's to eat and said no to the chips and salsa, no to all the Dr. Pepper with free refills and got a sensible 8 oz sirloin with the steamed veggies and fries, which I only ate about 1/4 of!!!

I did my 60 min boot camp this morning, weights day...ow!! Then came home and hit my treadmill for a quick 15 min mile!!

Off to a good start

songbyrdsweet

Met my first weekend goals today...Lifted for an hour (full body, ow) with 10 min. running to warm up and 20 min. elliptical after lifting to total 30 min of cardio. I got new Sauconys today and I LOVE them!!! Had to test them out on the indoor track!

I had a healthy cheat day full of whole grains and fish and even a vegan pastry. Yum! I was so painfully hungry when I woke up this morning I knew it was time.

Tomorrow I'm taking my new shoes out on the road for my final day of week 9 on the G28k program!

supermom1114

So I got a great workout in, even though I felt so tired. However I didn't do good on my eating today.... ugh I'm hoping I didn't gain... weigh in tomorrow ladies!!!

SherryRueter

My goal for this weekend is: 1.) Complete boot camp homework and attend kickboxing class tomorrow. 2.) Not over indulge during a holiday celebration I'm attending on Saturday evening.

What is everyone else's weekend goals???????

Friday Goals: :glasses:
Eat Clean, Eat no less than 1200 calories.
No Soda
P90x Workout (Legs and back) - Done
Ab-RipperX (50% done)
40 min Elliptical
12 days of *Fitness* challenge first 3 days

Saturday Goals::smooched:
*Post on this thread
Eat Clean, Eat no less than 1200 calories.
No Soda
P90x Workout (KenpoX)
30 min Elliptical

Sunday Goals::blushing:
*Post on this thread
Eat Clean, Eat no less than 1200 calories.
No Soda
30 min Elliptical

I met Friday's goals. Bar none...a good day.

Saturday:
Weighed myself on Saturday I was still hoping for 100.8.. and i wasn't. I think it distracted me or something. My hubby left for his weekend with the guys and he kitchen magically called my name by late afternoon today.... so
1) I failed to post on Saturdy this maybe accounts for some of my lack of motivation for...
2) Eat clean ....nope, had cookie dough (not even made into cookies...you've been there....)
I did find Chocolate Frozen Yogurt in the Icecream isle... I gotta say this stuff tastes good and....can I call it healthy? Frozen Yogurt....hmmm 90cal per 1/2 cup. YUMMO!!
3) No Soda ..... MET. I DID NOT DRINK SODA!!!!! YEA!!!!!!! WOOT WOOT!!!
4) KenpoX ....MET
5) ELLIP 30 (nope, but I did walk /shop for 2 hours.....maybe that counts?

Its like 1am and I couldn't sleep (too much sugar in my body? not sure ....hubby's not home and maybe that's some of it too.
So, Sunday (Today) I will eat clean again.
I have already made my food journal entries (which will help a lot).

-Have a good day... I'll check in later.

Chocolickkyss

I MET MY GOALS, I MET MY GOALS.....WooHoo, WooHoo. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

First, I went to the gym to complete my boot camp homework which was to jog/run 2 or 4 miles. I jogged/ran 3.75 miles and then headed to kickbocking class. I attended the full 45 minute class and between jogging and kickboxing burned a whopping 770 calories.

My final goal was harder to attain but I am soooooooooooooo proud that I did. My friend catered her annual holiday celebration and the girl can THROW DOWN. My goal was not to over indulge and I did not. She started the evening off with cocktails. She made Pomegrante margaritas w/the sugar rimmed glasses and everything and I did not have one single drink. I opted for a tall glass of cold water.

In addition to the drink, she made about 15 appettizers......crab dip, salmon dip, shrimp w/kidney bean puree on a baguette (this was great and actually a very healthy choice....she had whole wheat baguettes and the kidney beans were cooked w/chives and sweet yellow onions), egg plant w/portabella mushrooms, mexican meatball served on a tortilla, flatbread w/bleu cheese and onion, and a whole bunch of other things I can't remember.

I was so thankful she only offered appetizer sized plates so you couldn't pile the food on and I purposely sat the furthest away from the food so whenever I thought about getting up to get another helping I would take a sip of water and then remain seated.

I also did not make a "to go" plate although she offered several times.

I did enjoy myself however fellowshipping with good friends and watching the football game.

savvystephy

Sunday, December 6, 2009
SW: 193
FaFS SW: 176
LW: 175
CW: 173

This Weeks Loss: -2
FaFS Total Loss: -3

savvystephy

ChocolicKiss - great job on meeting your goals!

sr88201 - Just keep aiming to achieve more goals today.

songbyrdsweet - great job, keep it up!

supermom - great job on the workout!

songbyrdsweet

Morning!

Since I refed yesterday I can't use my scale weight this morning to check in. However, I have lost 1/2 inch off my abdomen (the poojy area right below your belly button!) and I haven't lost anything there in SO long so I'm still excited!! :drinker:

Chocolickkyss

My boot camp instructor has told me to get rid of the scale so I have temporarily relocated it to an undisclosed location so i will not be weighin in today but when I weighed in at boot camp on Friday I found that I had gained 1 lb but lossed 1% body fat. Despite the weight gain I am not discouraged b/c I believe I have gained some muscle. In addition, my instructor told me my body may have entered starvation mode and for me to increase my caloric intake to see if this will help. Thus, I have changed my goals on MFP to see if this will help. Despite not weighin in I will continue to participate in the "Fit and Fun sized" thread and offer words of encouragement whenever possible.

FaFS = 129 lbs
GW = 125 lbs
LW = 129 lbs
CW = 130 lbs

marilla

I stuck to my nutrition goals well this last week, but slacked off some on exercise. I am particularly proud of myself on the nutrition goals because I dined out several times. I am down 2.8 pounds from last week.

FaFS = 130.0
LW = 130.8
CW = 128.0
GW = 110.0

Chocolickkyss

I stuck to my nutrition goals well this last week, but slacked off some on exercise. I am particularly proud of myself on the nutrition goals because I dined out several times. I am down 2.8 pounds from last week.

FaFS = 130.0
LW = 130.8
CW = 128.0
GW = 110.0

Marilla, Great Job especially since you slacked a tad bit on the exercise. You are well on your way to being the bride you want to be (i snuck a peek at your profile). I have gained a pound this week despite the fact that I have been very consistent w/eating healthy and working out. My boot camp instructor thinks I may have entered starvation mode so we are trying to increase my caloric intake to see if that helps. I was just curious what your daily caloric intake is since we weigh about the same. I know our body comp is probably different and we don't have the same goals (my goal weight is 125lbs) but i'm interested to know what you're taking in.

Anyone out there who would like to share please feel free. I'm just trying to figure out what will work best for me but interested to know what everyone else's caloric intake is prior to exercise and you can let me know if you eat all of your exercise calories.

Thank a bunch.

jam0525

I lost 1/2 pound this week which is about what I should loose each week. I went over on calories, but made up for it by increasing my excercise. Next week I plan to keep up the extra exercise, but get back on track with calories.

So many of you did well last week. That is so inspiring for us struggling through this time of year.

Do we have a challenge for next week yet?

Jeannie

jzbaby626

F&Fs SW: 143.4
LW: 142.0
CW: 145.4
GW: 115

I think it is TOM related. :sad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :grumble: :noway: :noway:

jzbaby626

Switching up my routine this week. Im gonna eat 5 small meals and see how that works out. Well its really more like 3 small meals and 2 snacks. Very discouraged, I feel like im never gonna loose this weight. Hopefully this meal plan will work better bc i wont be starving by dinner (i hope). Also im going to try not to eat back all of my exercise calories. Usually i eat them all back and then plus some. Its gonna be hard but im gonna try.

LisaZaugg1976

LW: 130.6
CW: 129.8
GW: 115

lost 0.8 this week I am happy with that.

kelly_a

FaFS SW (11/30) 190.8
CW 185

- 5.8lbs
goal -40.8 lbs
46.6 to go

Likely water lost for me this week. Only 3 really good eating days, and same for exercise. Gonna keep with my plan, and goal is to work towards 80-90% of lifestyle change.... and remain focused and positive!

The calorie ques....I know I am a lot heavier than you, and MFP has me anywhere from 1200 to 1400 calories a day. But, since being on here ( almost a yr ), I have noticed that I lose more wt if I am in the 1500 - 1700 calorie range. And I burn anywhere from 300 - 600 in exercise, depending on the day. I don't log my food that well, but stay healthy, within calories and am usually over on protein and fiber....and very low on salt. I sometimes eat all my exercise calories, and then I don't. I even go over some days, but it is not consistant. You might want to try and increase your calories 100-300 /day. I don't know...we are all different here. Just a suggestion....good luck and let us know what works out!

barbiecat

:flowerforyou: Congrats to all of you who lost weight this week and especially to those of you who continued with your rigorous exercise programs. This is the first week since January that I haven't logged a weight loss......I don't log a pound lost until it's been gone for at least a week :laugh: however, I keep lowering my goal so maybe I'm finally where I should be. The weight I posted last week was 117, my scale today said 115.6 but I won't claim 116 until I'm under it for a week.

I have been at 1200 calories a day since I started in January at 183. My eating has been consistently clean and nutrition dense so I've made the calories truly nourish my body. My weight loss was about two pounds a week for awhile and then slowed to one pound a week and now has slowed even more. At first I didn't eat my exercise calories, then I started to eat some of them as I noticed that I felt weak after a vigorous long walk or dance class. Now I eat at least half of them and sometimes almost all of them. My challenges are days when I have all day meetings and catered meals so calories in are high and calories burned are low. I've been known to ride the exercise bike or do a Leslie Sansone "Walk at Home" after 10 PM just to burn the exercise calories. :laugh:

jzbaby626

strawberry smoothie = 1 of my new favs

romst19

Below is my weigh-in info. I've been MIA the past few days, so wanted to say great job to those of you who had a good week Also, that stuffed peppers recipe looks great - I have to try it out soon. Thanks for posting!

SW: 138
LW: 138
CW: 137

This Weeks Loss: -1
FaFS Total Loss: -1

Exactly a one pound loss...I am excited about it!

jacqueline0821

FAFS SW: 138
FAFS CW: 136

-2 lbs!!!!!!!

breezy81

Well , I lost 1 lb this week, which is pretty good for me. I have had a lot of muscle gained in the last 5 weeks so getting the scale to move regularly has been hard!!!

I allowed my self a cheat today :blushing: , but still stayed in my calorie range for the day!!! I am going to do a healthy dinner so it will be all good!!!

Congrats to all who took the scale down this week :flowerforyou: