May Day Challenge!

Ashia1317

Weighing in today . . . . . . . slow, but getting there.

Start weight: 144
Dec. 25: 143
Jan. 1: 144
Jan. 8: 142
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April 9:
April 16:
April 23:
April 30: 125

lildebbie

Happy Friday to All...Very proud ...I am back under my pre christmas weight
Start weight: 290 (as of today)
Jan. 8: 286.5
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April 23:
April 30: 260 lbs (30 lbs loss) in 2010.

amboardman

4 workouts down this week! I had a little motivation issue yesterday, too. My lazy side had just about talked me out of doing my workout last night, and my 6 year old son came into the living room and said, "Mom, it's shredding time for you." Ahhh...out of the mouths of babes. I couldn't let him down!

Start weight: 176
Dec. 25: 174.6
Jan. 1: 173.0
Jan. 8: 171.8
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April 16:
April 23:
April 30: 160

twt1999brd

I did two classes last night even though my legs already feel like they are going to fall off. Once I got going though they warmed up and felt better. This morning though, whoo, my calfs are killing me. I packed my bag to take a spin class today after work. That would be my forth night in a row going to the gym. I hope I see something on the scale tonight.

Chocolickkyss

Good morning ladies, glad to see so those that weighed in have lost a few pounds....Woohoo, Keep up the great work! Keep with this weekend's mini challenge, here is my meals for today. I have to think about tomorrow's a little later.

Friday's meal:

Breakfast: 1 1/2 turkey sausage links, 1 boiled egg, 1 slice of whole wheat toast w/5 sprays of Can't Believe It's Not Butter

A.M. Snack: 1 Tbsp Simply Jiff Peanut butter, 1 slice of whole wheat toast, 14 apple slices

Lunch: 1 cup of red grapes, 1 cup of Campbell's chicken tortilla soup, 3 cups of homemade spinach salad (cucumber, tomato, green/red peppers, sprinkle of fat free shredded cheese) w/2 Tbsp of fat free italian dressing

P.M. Snack: light and fit vanilla yogurt, 1/4 cup of natural granola fruit and nut

Dinner: 1 cup of steamed broccoli, 1 cup of brown rice, 6 oz of homemade garlic shrimp (shrimp sauteed in a little of can't believe it's not butter, minced garlic, onion and celery)

103 calories left w/o exercising.

My workout for today is complete. I completed 45 minutes of the Biggest Loser "30 day Jump Start" dvd.

Chocolickkyss: 5 workouts completed, glad to know I met this week's challenge....WooHoo, WooHoo:happy: :happy: :happy:

Chocolickkyss

Start weight: 131 lbs (12/18/09)
Dec. 25: 129.5 lbs
Jan. 1: 130 lbs
Jan. 8: 127 lbs
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April 23:
April 30: 123-125 lbs

It has been a good week. I've met this week's challenge by exercising for 5 days for at least 30 minutes. I've logged all my food this week and have been w/in my allotted calories. I've drank on average 11 glasses of water on a daily basis. I will participate in this weekend's mini challenge and next week's no sweet challenge.

Motto: "Equipped to win in 2010"

HAPPY FRIDAY ALL!

patinpa

Weighed in today at 206.9, which is only a half pound loss. I'm not doing as well as expected. I have an appointment with the doc, maybe I have a thyroid problem. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

debnu1

Start weight: 177
Dec 25: 178.9
Jan. 1: 176.3 (-2.6)
Jan. 8: 175.6 (-0.7)
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April 23:
April 30: 145

I thought I was going to do better than that this week, but I have caved into some comfort eating the last two days. I don't even know why--that is going to be my challenge today, to stay on target.

5ktorunbyMay

I'd like to join your May Day Challenge and weigh in on Fridays, too.:hajavascript:add_smiley('happy','post_body')ppy:

5ktorunbyMay

Jan. 1- 252.6
Jan. 8- 251.6
Jan. 15-
Jan. 29
Feb. 5
Feb. 12-
Feb. 19
Feb 26-
Mar. 5
Mar. 12
Mar. 19
Mar. 26
Apr. 2.
Apr. 9
Apr. 16
Apr. 23
Apr. 30

twt1999brd

I have been trying really hard to keep track of my calories. I could use your help. How many calories would be a good meal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I have good healthy snacks. I average about a 400-450 meals. I am wondering if that is to much for breakfast? Trying to keep a 1400 calorie day. I know dinner tends to be the highest for calorie intake.

ourgang

Start weight: 220
Dec. 25: Unknown
Jan. 1: 222
Jan. 8: 220
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April 23:
April 30: 190

Well I guess from last week I do have a loss, 2 lbs, but still hanging out at 220!!! I'm gonna really focus to keep this weekend in check and watch the scale move before next week. On a side note, today I am wearing a size 16 skirt I haven't worn in about 3 years!!!! looks good too!!! Yea me..

Today's meals:

Breakfast
Chai tea
Fiber 1 bar

Lunch
Wheat bread
yummy chicken salad with 1 tbsp Light may and Lettuce
One orange

Dinner
Wheat pasta
1/2 cup ragu
7 slices of turkey pepperoni

Snack
Carrots with light french onion dip or hummus (depends on my mood)

We desperately need to hit the grocery store!!!! No fresh veggies for salads at the house... I'll be begging my hubby to go today while I am at work until 7:grumble:

Hope everyone has a great weekend! I'll post my meals tomorrow too. Are we posting Sunday too? or just changing to no Sweets?

ourgang

Oh Ya, I did complete another 30 min's of exercise this AM and have another Jillian wii challenge tonight. That will put me at 4 hours of excerise this week!!!!

Good Luck everyone and Enjoy your weekend

Chocolickkyss

I have been trying really hard to keep track of my calories. I could use your help. How many calories would be a good meal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I have good healthy snacks. I average about a 400-450 meals. I am wondering if that is to much for breakfast? Trying to keep a 1400 calorie day. I know dinner tends to be the highest for calorie intake.

Check out this website: www.fitwatch.com and go to the calorie counting section and look for calories per meal. You enter the total number of calories and some other information and it will calculate how many calories each meal should be.

Hope this information is helpful.

My meals/snack calories varies and as long as I don't go over my totals for the day I don't worry about which meal is bigger. Now I will say that I don't go to sleep until at least 3 hours has past since I've eaten dinner and the nights before weigh ins I try to have my dinner be pretty light. Otherwise I worry about the day's totals.

rebecca413

Just got back from the gym. Did 17 minutes on the elliptical and 20 minutes on the treadmill. That makes for 6 days in a row. Woohoo! Will be weighing in tonight...

neenaleigh

Im finally losing again! small amounts but still losing!!!
Start : 139.1
Jan 1: 138.3
Jan 8 : 137.2

Goal 130

lisawest

Start weight: 182
Dec. 25: 182
Jan. 1: Didn't weigh in
Jan. 8: 180!!
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April 23:
April 30: 165!!!

I can't believe that I actually LOST weight over the holidays! I've done really well this week, and exercised each night Monday thru Thursday. That and I did REALLY good with my water this week.:drinker: So that's probably doing something for me.:bigsmile:

yharmon

I would like to start this challenge. I know I'm late coming in but I think this will motivate me to exercise everyday and watch my calorie and fat intake. I've read a lot of the posts since this challenge started and they have gotten me excited about jumping on board with you guys.

Start weight: 151
Dec. 25:
Jan. 1:
Jan. 8: 151
Jan. 15:
Jan. 22:
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April 23:
April 30: 127

That's figuring 1.5 lbs per week. I can do this!!!!

Mande_G

Start weight: 197.0
Dec. 25: 198.8
Jan. 1: 196.0 (-2.8)
Jan. 8: 194.2 (-1.8)
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April 30: Goal 169 (1.5 lb average loss per week)

Stayed within my goal for the week (weight loss-wise). Tummy is NOT happy today, not likely I'll get a chance to workout unless I start feeling significantly better. Blech. Time for some hot herbal tea.

lisawest

I would like to start this challenge. I know I'm late coming in but I think this will motivate me to exercise everyday and watch my calorie and fat intake. I've read a lot of the posts since this challenge started and they have gotten me excited about jumping on board with you guys.

Welcome!!! Participate in as many of the challenges as you would like. We are currently doing a mini-challenge to plan your meals for the weekend BEFORE the weekend starts. Then starting Sunday, our challenge for the week is NO sweets! (Tough one for me!) I'm really glad you decided to join us!

sphinctress

Hi guys! Weighed in this morning, but it was after I ate.... of course some may say I'm splitting hairs... just glad the numbers are going down!

Start weight: 195 from June
Dec. 25: ---
Jan. 1: 187
Jan. 8: 184
Jan. 15:
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April 30: 152... if it's 2lbs/week! : )

Chocolickkyss

Our group is getting smaller (weight wise) and i'm so excited. I read they weigh ins and we are doing the darn thing. Let's keep the momentum going. This is such a positive way to begin the weekend.

amboardman

Start weight: 197.0
Dec. 25: 198.8
Jan. 1: 196.0 (-2.8)
Jan. 8: 194.2 (-1.8)
Jan. 15:
Jan. 22:
Jan. 29:
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April 23:
April 30: Goal 169 (1.5 lb average loss per week)

Stayed within my goal for the week (weight loss-wise). Tummy is NOT happy today, not likely I'll get a chance to workout unless I start feeling significantly better. Blech. Time for some hot herbal tea.

Congrats on the weight loss! Hope you feel better soon.

kath711

Starting Weight: 137
Jan. 1: 137
Jan. 8: 135
Jan. 15:
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April 23:
April 30: 129

Down to weight before Christmas! Did wii fit 30 min free step plus some strengthening.
HAve great weekend!

smadag1

I am putting out my own personal challange for next week. I will not eat fast food at all next week. I will bring my lunch to work and eat breakfast before I leave the house. This will not only help me save money but it will also help me control what I am eating.
Anyone want to join me?

betterhealth2010

Hi Everyone,

I lost 2 pounds this week. My start weight was 180 pounds and now I'm at 178 pounds. Logging in the food really helps. I joined this challenge earlier but don't know how to go back in and edit it on the days that we are doing weigh in. What is the challenge for the upcoming week?

lisawest

Hi Everyone,

I lost 2 pounds this week. My start weight was 180 pounds and now I'm at 178 pounds. Logging in the food really helps. I joined this challenge earlier but don't know how to go back in and edit it on the days that we are doing weigh in. What is the challenge for the upcoming week?

Great job this week! I usually just copy and paste the list of weeks from my last post, and then update that. Easy way to get a list of the weeks is to copy and paste the one from my first post.

This time we have a couple challenges going. We have a mini challenge for the weekend. We are posting our meals for the weekend, and then reporting how close we stuck to our plan. The starting Sunday, we have another week long challenge to not eat sweets. We also have another challenge (smadag1's personal challenge she has invited us to join in on) to not eat out at all next week.

I have to admit, that for me, the sweets challenge will be hardest. I typically plan my meals well in advance because we don't have a grocery store in town, so if I don't have it and I don't want to drive into the next town, I'm not gonna eat it! Similar situation with the eating out. We don't have a single FF restaraunt in town, although we do have a steak house (but it's so expensive we've only eaten then once). So because of the size, or lack thereof, of the town I live in, the mini challenge and the eating out challenge aren't that difficult.

However, I remember when we lived in Kansas City and would eat out 3 or 4 times a week. Not counting the times one or the other of us would swing by the gas station or a FF place for breakfast, lunch or snack!:ohwell: Because I've been there, I know how hard it is! I know that if we lived in a larger town, we would have HUGE issues with this. Just another reason I'm very thankful for my new job that moved us out here!

Well, I've rambled long enough! Good job this week everyone. Keep up the good work!

Remember: If you quit now, you'll never reach your goal!

ourgang

So far today I haven't even come close to eating what I said. I haven't really eaten anything. I had my chai, and my lunch, but that's it... Now it is almost 7 here and I will be done work. I really want to have a drink on my way home and then some more when I get there:drinker: :drinker: I usually do well with stress, but today, this week, and the next few are crazy for me at work. I'm suppose to do my jillian wii challenge tonight, DON'T feel up to it. Wonder what will happen if I don't do it until tomorrow??????
Guess I could take home what I brought for dinner and eat that later, I really don't like eating after 8 though....

Hopefully tomorrow will be better for this challenge. At least I didn't over eat:ohwell:

Chocolickkyss

My day started off very well and became hectic along the way so my afternoon snack and dinner got all screwed up. I was able to remain w/in my allotted calories BUT b/c I was away from home much longer than anticipated I ended up eating some Jalepeno tostitos. Because I ate more than anticipated I didn't eat my afternoon snack and b/c it was later than I wanted it to be to eat dinner I had some grapers and a homemade apple bran and walnut muffin. I found the recipe in the S. Beach cook book so it was a healthy muffin but still not what I planned.

Emilydmo

Start weight: 214
Dec. 25: 214
Jan. 1: 210.6
Jan. 8: 208.4 (-2.2 - thank you Jillian and your 30 day shred )
Jan. 15:
Jan. 22:
Jan. 29:
Feb. 5:
Feb. 12:
Feb. 19:
Feb. 26:
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March 19:
March 26:
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April 9:
April 16:
April 23:
April 30: 175