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betoGod

My success story for the week:

Weight 230.4 -.8
Total fitness hours - 5.25

Goal 1 - Body fat 51.9%, -.5% (That means I actually lost 1.5# of fat and gained .7 of lean mass!!)

Goal 2 - 1195 calories burned during cardio f

Goal 3 - 1.75" lost total, biggest losers .5" off waist, hips, and under arms.

I'm very happy with this especially since I had a few days way over calories. I'm trying to experiment between eating at my caloric range before exercise and eating a little above the amount with exercise.

Are any of you adding the exercise calories to your total calories and still seeing weight loss?

iRun4wine

Good Sunday morning, team

Checking in or the week:

Last week's weight: 158.6
This week's weight: 155.4 (down 3.2 pounds!!) :bigsmile: :drinker:

Days under my calorie goal: 5
Days of strength training: 2 :ohwell:
Running miles: 2.8 :ohwell:

Total fitness hours: 1.5

I'm very happy with my progress, but I know I can step up my strength training and running miles (weather permitting), and therefore my total fitness hours will increase.

Also, we just booked a cruise to Bermuda for April 25th. So, that's even more motivation for me to do well so I can look good!

Happy Sunday, all :flowerforyou:

makeitallsue

Weekly Checkin

Current weight ............213.8 ( 1.6 pound loss )
Fitness hours ............. 10 hours 14 minutes

Cardio minutes ........... 302 minutes
below calories ........... 7 days
no snacks ........... 6 days


whew, what a week, slow and steady......

Hanni

Well Done Everybody!!

Hanni

Here my results for this week:

17. January 2010:

181 lbs Start Weight -> Current Weight 176.5 lbs, down 4.5 lbs :bigsmile:

Challenge goals for the next 90 days:
1) at least 60 days at/under calorie target (tbc at 90 day mark)
2) at least 03 hours exercise per week - yes, done (danced with the Wii)
3) at most 01 day per week with carbs (= bread, pasta or rice) - no :blushing:

i didnt stick at all to my low carb goal this week. I found Irish Soda Bread! my goodness it is so yummy brown bread....

Still, I lost another 2.5 lbs. I am very happy about that.

This coming week I will add some running in there. My colleague and I want to start running again in our lunch breaks.
So I want to do at least 1 run this week, plus more riding, now that the snow is disappearing and I can get to my horse again! :happy:

Kelynn! Well done on your 3.2 lbs loss! AWESOME :flowerforyou:

Roll on week 3!

Good Luck everybody!

Hanni x

Hanni

my post posted 3 times :grumble: , so edited this one and the previous... sorry

iplayoutside19

Weekly Check in.

Start weight: 273.8, that's -2.8 for 2010

Three goals for this week:
1. Complete Week 4 of Gateway to 8K (1/3 of that is actually done)
2. While I don't want to give up on Insanity it is awefully taxing on the legs. So I'm going to devise an intense upper body work out and do that on non-running days.
3. I've been indulging in taquito's from a local convience store the last two week. While I've come in under my calories while still concsuming them. They aren't exactly good for you. No Taquito's this week, or soda.

I have a 5K race on Saturday. So I'll be taking friday off.

csnealey

Hey everyone. I haven't been able to exercise like I wanted to last week due to issues with my legs and back:sad: , so I didn't meet my goals for this week. I only exercised for 30 minutes on the treadmill (I had to stop 3 times to finish), but I did lose weight.

I am going to try again tomorrow to get back at least to my schedule. I may have to change some of my goals but I WILL NOT GIVE UP!!!!!!!

So for this week it is:

30 minutes on treadmill
6 days w/o late night snacking

SW this challenge: 214.4
CW: 211.6

Hope everyone has a good week.:flowerforyou:

Jessica68

Weekly Check in.

Start weight: 273.8, that's -2.8 for 2010

Three goals for this week:
1. Complete Week 4 of Gateway to 8K (1/3 of that is actually done)
2. While I don't want to give up on Insanity it is awefully taxing on the legs. So I'm going to devise an intense upper body work out and do that on non-running days.
3. I've been indulging in taquito's from a local convience store the last two week. While I've come in under my calories while still concsuming them. They aren't exactly good for you. No Taquito's this week, or soda.

I have a 5K race on Saturday. So I'll be taking friday off.

GREAT job on the 2.8pound loss this week!

cpav65

I know I am very late in the game, and I only want to lose 25lbs, but it is a hard 25 to lose and I am having real issues with motivation. I am turning 45 in April, and do taxes for a living. Last year this time, I found an additional 15lbs I thought I would never see again, and I stopped moving. Never moved again the rest of the year, so, I feel horrible. I know I am at an age where it really matters and I can feel my body telling me "stop doing this or I'm going to give you a real wake up call"! I want to get back to running and tried to start the C25K program and failed miserably. Everything went wrong, from blisters to no sleep. Lost the motivation in the first week. But this is for me and my family. My happiness and health and I want to feel good again. So, I got up this morning and worked out with Jillian. I figure if I start moving again, then next week or this weekend, I can start adding the running back in. But I really need to be accountable to someone. So, back to the original question, is it too late to join the group? :flowerforyou:

Christine

iRun4wine

I know I am very late in the game, and I only want to lose 25lbs, but it is a hard 25 to lose and I am having real issues with motivation. I am turning 45 in April, and do taxes for a living. Last year this time, I found an additional 15lbs I thought I would never see again, and I stopped moving. Never moved again the rest of the year, so, I feel horrible. I know I am at an age where it really matters and I can feel my body telling me "stop doing this or I'm going to give you a real wake up call"! I want to get back to running and tried to start the C25K program and failed miserably. Everything went wrong, from blisters to no sleep. Lost the motivation in the first week. But this is for me and my family. My happiness and health and I want to feel good again. So, I got up this morning and worked out with Jillian. I figure if I start moving again, then next week or this weekend, I can start adding the running back in. But I really need to be accountable to someone. So, back to the original question, is it too late to join the group? :flowerforyou:

Christine

Christine-

Raymond is our techie- making charts for each of us and taking the time to keep track of everything for each of us individually- thus the small group. So, I think we'll let him weigh in here, if that's alright.

Either way, I will tell you that the Fab Fours are another awesome group! I started posting with them, but had a medical issue come up and ended up taking a short break from tracking my calories, but followed their posts nonetheless just because I enjoyed them. I know Verda that posts here is also a member of the Feb Fours. They're a very supportive group of people. If you're interested, check them out: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/76143-join-us-fab-fours-4-week-challenge-group-new Good luck :flowerforyou:

RunRideRay

Hi everyone. I took the family for a weekend getaway to see a musical and have some fun. I did good on the diet and also snuck in a great 5:00 AM bike ride Saturday before we left. I did a quick read on the updates and they look great.

Christine, clearly no issue to hang out here. Next 90-day phase will be starting 3/28, so that would be the best time to jump in on charting & progress pics. I also agree with Kelynn's comments about jumping in on another group for a couple months while you are ramping up on fitness. Of course, HANG IN THERE and don't give up!!! The body will reject the fitness routine initially but it has not choice but conform. Flesh heals, muscles rebuild, lungs get more efficient, etc...etc... So, all you need is persistence, good eating, and smart training. Then... help me with my taxes :laugh: :laugh: . Hang out here if you wish and we have a great crew that can help, and we can get you into the charting on the next round.

boggs68

Hey everyone,

Looks like everyone did well this week. Unfortunately I missed the mark. Ended up gaining .7 lbs. Ended up going down to West Virginia for a basketball game and did not eat to well or get any exercise this weekend. So cinsidering a fun weekend away I am happy with only .7 gain.

I am excited to get back to my normal schedule and workout routine and will only settle for a 5lb. loss this week.

Here are my stats for the week.

Weight 231.8 - .7 gain for the week.
Averaged 3.5/miles a day walking.
1 day of weight training
5 workout hours for the week.

vhuber

I had a good day!
Got in my P90X Chest, Back and ARX after I ran 2.25 miles
Stayed under calories (although I was over on the fats)
Got in Protein in fact I was OVER!
Also I got my house all cleaned and my laundry done.
Life is GOOD!

Jessica68

Just got my first compliment from a out of town co-worker that is in town today, it was.."You've lost weight havent you? You look good!".

It FELT sooo good!

i think the folks that see me day to day Dont tend to notice it as much since they see us as we are gradually losing weight. But someone who hasnt seen us in a few months will notice it immediately.

makeitallsue

Just got my first compliment from a out of town co-worker that is in town today, it was.."You've lost weight havent you? You look good!".

It FELT sooo good!

i think the folks that see me day to day Dont tend to notice it as much since they see us as we are gradually losing weight. But someone who hasnt seen us in a few months will notice it immediately.

That's fantastic Jessica, has to bring you even more motivation!! Keep it up!!!!

makeitallsue

Just got my first compliment from a out of town co-worker that is in town today, it was.."You've lost weight havent you? You look good!".

It FELT sooo good!

i think the folks that see me day to day Dont tend to notice it as much since they see us as we are gradually losing weight. But someone who hasnt seen us in a few months will notice it immediately.

That's fantastic Jessica, has to bring you even more motivation!! Keep it up!!!!

csnealey

Just got my first compliment from a out of town co-worker that is in town today, it was.."You've lost weight havent you? You look good!".

It FELT sooo good!

i think the folks that see me day to day Dont tend to notice it as much since they see us as we are gradually losing weight. But someone who hasnt seen us in a few months will notice it immediately.

Congratulations! It feels so good when people notice you losing weight. Keep up the good work.

boggs68

Just got my first compliment from a out of town co-worker that is in town today, it was.."You've lost weight havent you? You look good!".

It FELT sooo good!

i think the folks that see me day to day Dont tend to notice it as much since they see us as we are gradually losing weight. But someone who hasnt seen us in a few months will notice it immediately.

Congratulations Jessica,

It always makes it easier going forward when people notice your hard work paying off. great job!

vhuber

Hey Jess what a SWEET feeling!
Did Insanity Max Interval PLYO today instead of P90X Plyo because it's HARDER and yes I can do it!
I have yet to eat 1400 calories and I will make them be clean with protein!
Have a good rest of the day!

nicolee516

Jessica- That's awesome! I love that feeling!

RunRideRay

Ran 2.25 miles then did my p90x KENPO
So Far Way Under Calories
I have had so far 3 servings of protein
I have achieved all my goals except one day this week (that was calories)
Good job team mates and I hope you are being a warrior this weekend!

Verda,

I just wanted to confirm what you desire in the post this week.

Week 2
no weight to post
P90X/Insanity workout each day
6 days at or under cal target (good job!)
Met goal to eat more protein

Week 1
care to provide the goal data? I will update.

I just want to be sure you are happy with the data. I have it set up as:
P90X/Insanity daily (number of days)
Days < Cal (number of days)
Protein intake (Y/N field)

Can you confirm please.

Thanks,
Raymond.

RunRideRay

Jessica, that's as good as it gets. Great job.

To all a great job this week. I updated the charts and can't express how cool it is to see the progress.

iplayoutside19

I'm halfway through the work out week. Feelin pretty good, maybe a little tired. I stayed up to watch my Wildcats lasso the Longhorns last night, then I rolled out of the rack at 5 to do my run.

I bought some whey protien today. I'm going to use it as a recovery drink on strength training days and see how it goes. This is my first fooray into the supplement world.

Scale hasn't moved but my stomach is a little flatter, and my pants are looser...I'll take that over the weight loss any day.

Jessica68

Thanks everyone! oops...one second, someone just walked in my office.....

OH MY GOSH!!! I just got another one a co worker brought his wife in today because she has an appt nearby..
and she just flat out asked.."you've lost weight so how much have you lost".
(Now SHE did know I have been trying I had told her about a month ago about MFP).

Oh my my! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!

This truly was heaven sent, these comments..because Monday I received an email from a friend of her weight loss and how she'se lost 11pds in 3wks, and this is a friend that pretty much talked SO negative about the way Im trying to do it, with running, eating right and also being a part of a team on MFP (this one). She basically told me how "that kind of stuff gets competitive" and I want to do this on my own, i dont want anyone telling me what to do blah blah blah.

So...i was very down Monday night after chatting with her by email. But God knew what I needed and he sent it to me via 2 peoples comments! YAY!!!

okay..Im off my soapbox gang...and i havent lost that much weight but its nice to have recieved these comments!:flowerforyou:

iRun4wine

I bought some whey protien today. I'm going to use it as a recovery drink on strength training days and see how it goes. This is my first fooray into the supplement world.

I love whey protein I have a vanilla flavor, and a chocolate peanut butter

And, Jessica... congrats on the compliments- you must feel great!

I've certainly been eating more than I need to this week. I know we have a decent amount of males here, so we'll just say that this week during the month I'm always extra hungry :ohwell: I haven't really been eating junk, just too much. But, I haven't missed a work out, I've got my boyfriend working out with me now, and overall I'm feeling good.

makeitallsue

Jessica, way to hang in there, your in it for life...not quick fix! Competitive? I don't know about that, I get lots of motivation from this sire and group...and I know this may be sick in the head thinking...but it makes me feel better when I hear that someone else is kicking it with the same type of workout...I can feel their pain, appreciate it, and get moving if I am thinking about slacking!! You go girl!!!

Kelynn....I hear ya on the food thing...I'm in the same boat......trying to make good choices, but never satisfied:sad: , I've been making myself move too, so hopefully a few more days and I'm in the clear.

Went off schedule again today, seems to be that type of week, but I am getting my cardio in and that is what my main focus is, hoping to get out for a run tomorrow or Friday. I've had a migraine the last 6 days, but today I have some relief...so I'm good!:bigsmile:

RunRideRay

So...i was very down Monday night after chatting with her by email. But God knew what I needed and he sent it to me via 2 peoples comments! YAY!!!

in another part of my spare time I lead some bible study groups and always comment that is a way God speaks to us, through other people. I am glad you realize it, and accept it too. That's cool. I always like Psalm 37:4 in these situations, "Take delight in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart." What a promise! Off my soapbox too, but thought your comment was excellent!!!

RunRideRay

Went off schedule again today, seems to be that type of week, but I am getting my cardio in and that is what my main focus is, hoping to get out for a run tomorrow or Friday. I've had a migraine the last 6 days, but today I have some relief...so I'm good!:bigsmile:

That was my yesterday (without migraine). Blew off the workout, and then went slightly over cal too. I've discovered you are tough as evidence of your workouts, so know you will be back with a vengeance. I always have a problem on the "down slope" as I sometimes don't contain it to a day or two, and rather let it slide a week. Saddle up, we are all counting on you here. Good luck on your run!!!

iRun4wine

Kelynn....I hear ya on the food thing...I'm in the same boat......trying to make good choices, but never satisfied:sad: , I've been making myself move too, so hopefully a few more days and I'm in the clear.

Debra, glad I'm not alone! It's so tough, but for me anyhow, once I get one "good" day under my belt again, it's much easier. I tend to over-think it and that only makes it worse. I'm either in my groove or out of my groove and it's all or nothing for me :ohwell: When I'm "on" there's no stopping me and when I'm "off" it's difficult for me to adjust back.