May Day Challenge! Take 2!

yharmon

So I have a stomach virus...out of commission for a few days! Hope to feel better soon!:sick:

Hope that nasty stomach virus passed and you are feeling 100% again!! Feel better!!

Chocolickkyss

Good morning ladies, today's workout is complete. I did 59 minutes of P90X's "Arms and Shoulders" dvd and it was not nearly as bad as I expected. I'm stronger than I thought (I guess Jillian Michael's dvd and boot camp got me in pretty good shape) b/c the 8 lb weights I was using didn't seem heavy enough on a good portion of the exercises which means I'm going to have to purchase the 10 lbs very soon (hopefully over the weekend). Nonetheless, I think it was a good introduction and now that I have a better idea of what to expect I'll be better prepared.

Have a great day!

smadag1

Knnes are bothiering me a little so I am going to do something light like my elliptical tonight depending on hubby's work schedule

amboardman

So I have a stomach virus...out of commission for a few days! Hope to feel better soon!:sick:

Hope that nasty stomach virus passed and you are feeling 100% again!! Feel better!!

Thanks! I'm feeling MUCH better today. I actually feel human again...lol. I haven't worked out since Sunday (well, I walked on my break yesterday at work, but I wasn't 100% so it was a poor excuse for exercise) so hopefully I can get back on the exercise wagon tonight when I get the kids to bed.

amboardman

Feeling better today, just drugged from the Phenergan I took last night. Still not feeling up to a big workout, but I think I may walk on my afternoon break at work. Why does it take so long to feel normal again after a stomach bug? It just really drains everything out of you...:ohwell:

I totally agree with you. I'm still recovering from a bad cold that hit me hard this weekend. While I did manage to workout despite not being 100% I didn't do any high intensity. I completed the Leslie Sansone 5 mile burn fat dvd which at least kept me active. I'm feeling better today but still not quite 100% but was able to complete the P90X Plyometrics dvd. I'm hoping I'll feel like myself by next week and hopefully you will too. Just remember to stay hydrated.

Feel better soon!

Feeling much better today! Hope you are as well!

msh0530

Don't really have much to say, just wanted to let you all know that I am still here. I'm reading your posts but a little too busy to post the past few days! Happy Wednesday, all, and here's to smart choices!

lisawest

I hope everyone else had a better day than I! Today I felt like I had a HUGE project dumped on me at the last minute. I know that it's NOT the last minute (it's not until March 31), but I would have started the planning process a LONG time ago so that I wouldn't be stressed next month. *sigh* Here's (hopefully) a short version. My school was assigned to host our middle school league music festival this spring. At the planning meeting this past fall, we requested to pass it off to another school this year under the "new teacher" clause. No one said anything else to me, so I ASSUMED it had gone through with no problem. Unfortunately, it was voted down. Not that anyone bothered to tell ME, until today!:grumble: I have NEVER hosted a music festival in my LIFE, so I've got NO idea what's going on.:ohwell: After the initial shock (thanks for coming in during the middle of a class to tell me this!), I got busy making lists of everything I could think of that would need to be done. I then got a copy of the league rules governing this event, so that I would know WHEN things would have to be sent out, and I started putting a timeline together. My first BIG issue to tackle is judges. Finding people who have taught middle school band and choir before, preferrably in a small school, who are willing to come in for a day and listen and critique. Sounds easy, but it's usually not (from what I hear).

I get home from school today and I am craving sugar SO bad I asage the desire with some cereal and milk, so not too bad. After I get myself a snack, I sit down (instead of putting on my Wii workout:grumble: ) and calm down. I have now reached a point where I can find it kind of humorous. I have several thoughts on people I can call to judge, I have emails for all the directors in my league that I can use for help at any time, and I have a great friend who has offered to take a day off work and come help me.:bigsmile: It won't be so bad. It just threw a wrench into the middle of my day, and added stress that I really didn't need:laugh: One thing I can say about my job is that it's never boring!:laugh:

As I said, I didn't work out today, and I am about 2 cups shy of my water goal. If I get busy I could get that in, but then I would wake up at 2AM.:ohwell:

Ok, enough pitty party. Back to work. I am forgoing my snack tonight because I didn't workout (I have the cals, but I need SOME kind of motivation ).

If not me, who? If not now, when?
If I always do what I've always done, I'll always get what I've always got.

smadag1

I am putting myself on the disable list for the rest of the week, my knees are killing me so I am going to give them a rest and hope they feel better by Monday.

ourgang

Getting to cruise tomorrow we leave for FL and Saturday we board the ship... I've gotten my work outs in and eating good all week. I may though just stay the same tomorrow!!!! I'll post tomorrow and then be out for a week!!! YEA ME

Chocolickkyss

Good morning ladies, my day got off to a very slow start b/c once again I did not sleep well. I was tired, so, headed to bed about 11 pm but was up around 1 am for no apparent reason. I could not fall back to sleep until about 4 am so getting up to exercise at 6 am was not going to happen. I finally did muster up the energy and got the workout done. Today is day 4 of P90X and it was suppose to be Yoga. I still haven't been able to wrap my mind around doing Yoga especially since that dvd is 90 minutes long. So instead of doing the Yoga dvd I did 40 minutes of the Cardio X dvd which incorporates moves from the Yoga, Plyo, Kenpo and Core X dvds. That was a nice burn and I can feel yesterday's workout of shoulders and arms.

As always I am glad I did the workout AND that it's over for the day.

amboardman

Wow, that stomach virus really wreaked havoc on my workouts this week. Have only worked out 3 times (today will be 4). But I have reached my Valentine's Day goal of 165 a little early, and am well on my way to my goal, so overall I am happy. Hoping next week will be better!

Start weight: 176
Dec. 25: 174.6
Jan. 1: 173.0
Jan. 8: 171.8
Jan. 15: 169.0
Jan. 22: 166.4
Jan. 29: 165.4
Feb. 5: 164
Feb. 12:
Feb. 19:
Feb. 26:
March 5:
March 12:
March 19:
March 26:
April 2:
April 9:
April 16:
April 23:
April 30: 155 (changing this from 160--I'm feeling motivated!)

katielouhoo

Starting weight 244.2
weigh-in Jan.1- 240.2
Jan. 8: 237.4
Jan. 15: 235.2
Jan. 22: 231
Jan. 29: 228.2
Feb. 5: 224.6
Feb. 12: (mini-goal 225)
Feb. 19:
Feb. 26:
March 5:
March 12:
March 19:
March 26:
April 2:
April 9:
April 16:
April 23:
April 30: (205)

woohoo! made the first goal a week early. excellent water week, excellent calorie week, ok exercise (could be better). Gotta step it up this week. i really want to get to 80 lbs lost by my doctor visit next Friday. -katie

Chocolickkyss

Happy Friday ladies! Today is day 5 of the P90X series and I completed 58 minutes of the Leg and Back dvd along w/some of the Ab ripper X dvd. I can tell already that some dvd will be more problematic for me than others b/c I struggled w/leg and back today. Part of my problem is that I can only complete one pull up and the entire back section is different forms of the pull up. I tried to improvise by wrapping my bands around the pull up so I could at least do some type of back routine. While I did attempt to give it my all I'm really unsure on how successful I was at it. Now onto the problems w/the leg exercises. This dvd incorporates a lot of lunges or one legged squats (or something to that extent) and b/c I have a bad knee it was pretty difficult, so I tried to modify as best I could. All I can say is that I gave it my best and hopefully in time I find better ways to adjust.

Enough rambling, the workout is done....WooHoo, WooHoo!

In addition to the concert tickets and pedicure I'm suppose to meet a friend for lunch so that should be fun otherwise I'll be chillin in the house the rest of the day. I'm super excited about tomorrow b/c in addition to taking my Saturday morning kickboxing class my beautician and I will be taking a lap dance workshop. We have to bring an oversized man's button down shirt, tie and a hat along w/a yoga mat. According to the description in the brochure "this workshop will teach you how to work that chair and turn that special someone on! You will be amazed at the muscle and resistance this class will challenge you with. You will learn some of our signature lap dance moves such as the smother and feel the goods. We will also teach a simple striptease to do with the lapdance" This sounds super fun, I'll let you ladies know how it turns out.

Chocolickkyss

Start weight: 131 lbs (12/18/09)
Dec. 25: 129.5 lbs
Jan. 1: 130 lbs
Jan. 8: 127 lbs
Jan. 15: 126.5 lbs
Jan. 22: 126 lbs
Jan. 29: 124 lbs
Feb. 5: 124 lbs
Feb. 12:
Feb. 19:
Feb. 26:
March 5:
March 12:
March 19:
March 26:
April 2:
April 9:
April 16:
April 23:
April 30: 125 lbs

Congratulations ladies on the continued weight loss and meeting mini goals. When you break those goals down like that it makes it all the more doable. Keep up the great work!

OliveCulona

Break-down:

Highest weight: 242 (2002)
Lowest weight: 162 (2006)
Starting weight: 184 (12/2/09)
Started MFP: 1/14/10
WEEKLY WEIGH-INS
Start weight: 184
Jan. 1: 184
Jan. 8: 182.4
Jan. 15: 179.6
Jan. 22: 178
Jan. 29: 177.4
Feb. 5: 173.4
Feb. 12:
Feb. 19:
Feb. 26:
March 5:
March 12:
March 19:
March 26:
April 2:
April 9:
April 16:
April 23:
April 30: 155!!!
Ultimate Goal: *145*

I can't believe how much progress i'm making! I hope this journey stays consistent because i'm worried i'll wake up one day and all the weight will be back! AHHH So far this week I have found time in my day to break up my workout into 2 different sessions... this allows me to work out a little more and a little harder during each. I think this could be why my weight is down so much this week! Great job to everyone for all of your efforts!!!!!!!

sphinctress

Hi guys!
So, this morning I am a little disappointed... I've eaten my exercise calories and have gained a pound... am wondering if the calories it says I burn are the calories I actually burn? I changed what I was doing for cardio and that may not be as effective.
Either way, I've got to do something!
: )
Maybe I'm freaking out prematurely... my clothes are fitting nicer. Got into some pants I haven't been able to wear in almost 10 years! : )

Starting weight 195 June 2009
Goal weight: 125
Jan. 1: 189
Jan. 8: 184
Jan. 15: 178
Jan. 22: 174
Jan. 29: 173
Feb. 5: 174~ Maybe it's sodium and water retention? I've had a hysterectomy, so I don't have a TOM anymore.
Feb. 12:
Feb. 19:
Feb. 26:
March 5:
March 12:
March 19:
March 26:
April 2:
April 9:
April 16:
April 23:
April 30: 162

Mangoaddict

Jan. 1: 168lbs
Jan. 8:
Jan. 15:
Jan. 22: 168lbs
Jan. 29: 166.8lbs (TOM)
Feb. 5: 166.6lbs (TOM)
Feb. 12:
Feb. 19:
Feb. 26:
March 5:
March 12:
March 19:
March 26:
April 2:
April 9:
April 16:
April 23:
April 30: 150lbs (hopefully!)

yharmon

Good morning everyone! Today was weigh and measure day. I'm down another pound and I lost 4 inches total this week. That's a total of 14 inches lost in 1 month!! I'm so excited! Keep up the great work ladies!!!

Start weight: 151
Dec. 25:
Jan. 1:
Jan. 8: 151
Jan. 15:150.6
Jan. 22:149.2
Jan. 29:146.8
Feb. 5: 145.8
Feb. 12:
Feb. 19:
Feb. 26:
March 5:
March 12:
March 19:
March 26:
April 2:
April 9:
April 16:
April 23:
April 30: 127

That's figuring 1.5 lbs per week. Decide, Commit, Succeed!!!!

jzbaby626

Yayy!!

Start weight: 143.6
Dec. 25: 143.6
Jan. 1: 143.6
Jan. 8: 143.6
Jan. 15: 143.6
Jan. 22: 143.6
Jan. 29: 142.6
Feb. 5: 141.6
Feb. 12:
Feb. 19:
Feb. 26:
March 5:
March 12:
March 19:
March 26:
April 2:
April 9:
April 16:
April 23:
April 30: 129 lbs

aisser

Start weight: 175
Jan. 15: 173
Jan. 22: 170
Jan. 29: 170
Feb. 5:
Feb. 12:
Feb. 19:
Feb. 26:
March 5:
March 12:
March 19:
March 26:
April 2:
April 9:
April 16:
April 23:
April 30:155
Goal is to get down to 135 to 140
I did good just got back from my cruise and I didn't loose any weight but I didn't gain any either.:happy:

Mande_G

Checking in!

Start weight: 197.0
Dec. 25: 198.8 (+1.8)
Jan. 1: 196.0 (-2.8)
Jan. 8: 194.2 (-1.8)
Jan. 15: 191.0 (-3.2)
Jan. 22: 190.2 (-.8 -- also, TOM)
Jan. 29: 188.6 (-1.6)
Feb. 5: 188.0 (-.6) (19.0 lbs to goal)
Feb. 12:
Feb. 19:
Feb. 26:
March 5:
March 12:
March 19:
March 26:
April 2:
April 9:
April 16:
April 23:
April 30: Goal 169

lisawest

Start weight: 182
Dec. 25: 182
Jan. 1: Didn't weigh in
Jan. 8: 180
Jan. 15: 177
Jan. 22: 178
Jan. 29: 175
Feb. 5: 174
Feb. 12:
Feb. 19:
Feb. 26:
March 5:
March 12:
March 19:
March 26:
April 2:
April 9:
April 16:
April 23:
April 30: 165!!!

Not a good week for me.:ohwell: This week promises to be worse. I won't be home except sleep until Thursday. *sigh* I will just have to be supervigilant to make good choices.

Ktbell626

Start weight: 170
Jan. 1: 171
Jan. 8: 170
Jan. 15: 172
Jan. 22:170
Jan. 29:171
Feb. 5:168
Feb. 12:
Feb. 19:
Feb. 26:
March 5:
March 12:
March 19:
March 26:
April 2:
April 9:
April 16:
April 23:
April 30: 145!!! (Graduation Day)

It finally moved! :happy: Actually I figured out that the scale in the bathroom isn't working right and had to switch the the wii fit scale. But man, I was about ready to give up because the scale wasn't going down at all. Its been a very stressful week and its only getting worse. Its homework! homework! homework! and when I'm not doing homework. I'm looking for internships and possible jobs.

Congrats to everyone who lost weight this week! and if you didn't keep going because I was stuck for a months and it finally moved for me:happy:

jzbaby626

Ktbell- I know how you feel...i was stuck at the same weight for months too. I finally lost 2 pounds these past two weeks! It feels great when the scale finally moves!!

Chocolickkyss

Happy Saturday everyone! Well today is week 1 day 6 of P90X and is suppose to be Kenpo X which incorporates a lot of kickboxing moves, so, instead of doing the actual dvd I went to the gym and ROCKED IT OUT!. I completed 30 minutes on the elliptical machine and burned 305 calories in the process and then I headed to my kickboxing class. I was able to burn over 400 calories in this 45 minute class and I'm feeling really great right now.

lisawest

Hello! Sorry I haven't been around much lately. Busy/stressful time! DH has The Weather Channel on TV and I just heard them make a weird (IMO) comment. They were showing a picture of the snow on the White House lawn along with the fountains. The lady on there commented that the fountains were still running despite the cold. Admittedly, she may have meant that it wasn't cold enough to freeze the fountains. However, I would just like to pount out that in order to freeze running water, it must be MUCH colder than is neccessary to freeze standing water. Thus the reason they tell you to leave your faucets dripping if your pipes are not insulated and it's going to drop below freezing. Sorry, just a weird comment.

DH and I tried baking our own tortilla chips today. Not too bad. I got the first batch WAY too brown, but after cutting the baking time, they came out good. He put hot wing flavoring on his, and they turned out alright. He says he needs to figure out a better application service, though. Next challenge is to make our own tortillas. I found a recipe for low sodium ones. We'll give that a try soon. I'll let you know how it works out!

How has everyone's weekend been so far? Anyone caught in the "prodigous" (spelling?:ohwell: ) snow fall on the east coast? If you are, stay warm!

I challenge everyone to try a new recipe this week! Make it one that you probably wouldn't have tried before. Then share that recipe with the rest of us!

Personally, I am challenging myself to get in 4 workouts, and to drink 10 cups of water everyday. I have an INCREDIBLY busy week coming up, so I think this will be VERY important!

What is your challenge this week?

msh0530

I challenge everyone to try a new recipe this week! Make it one that you probably wouldn't have tried before. Then share that recipe with the rest of us!

Which new recipe do you want me to share? You know I am a recipe addict. I think that I have five or six new ones on my menu this week!

My son in law liked the one from tonight - I put pork chops in the crock pot, cut up some turkey pepperoni on top of it, poured on a jar of spaghetti sauce, and cooked. Served over rotini with mozarella sprinkled on.

Mangoaddict

New recipe :- HALIBUT TACOS... I took halibut and marinated it with cumin powder and lemon pepper seasoning. Grilled them with a little pam spray and served them in corn tacos. I also added, tomatoes, avacado, cilantro, onion to the tacos and they were delicious!

First time, but healthy and we enjoyed it with spicy chilli sauce. Mmmmm!


Weekly goals :- I am also trying to get in 5 workouts every week (3 days running, 1 day swimming, 1 day walking (40mins)...

Happy weekend!

katielouhoo

i served a new recipe tonight and we liked it really well.

Apple-mushroom pork chops

3 4oz portobello mushroom caps
4 small pork loin chops (cut 1/2 inch thick) about 1 1/4 lbs total
2 teas. snipped fresh sage or 1/2 teas. dried sage
1/4 teas. salt
1/8 teas. pepper
1 Table. olive oil
2 medium cooking apples, cored & cut in thin slices
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
1/3 c. reduced sodium chicken broth
2 Table. maple syrup

remove stems & gills from mushroms. Slice & set aside.
coat skillet with nonstick cooking spray & pre-heat over medium heat.
sprinkle 1/2 of the sage and the salt & pepper over the chops & add them to the hot skillet.
cook for 6 to 8 minutes, turn once halfway through cooking. Remove from skillet, set aside/\.

Add oil, mushrooms & onions to the hot skillet. cook uncovered for 5 minutes, stir occasionally.
add apple slices, chicken broth & maple syrup. cook uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes, stir occasionally.
Add remaining sage. Return pork chops to the skillet, cover & cook 1 minute.
Serve pork chop & mushroom mixture. makes 4 servings

calories 281, total fat 7g, sat fat 2g, choles. 78mg, protein 34g, carb. 21g, fiber 3g, sodium 461mg

i entered it with this title in mfp. (even my spouse -who really doesn't care for cooked apples- liked it) -katie

Ktbell626

I am actually trying a new recipe tomorrow (Sunday) Broccoli Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo, I am craving pasta lately and this sounded really good and decent in calories. Since I am just beginning to cook for myself more often I am always trying new recipes. My weekend is going great so far, got some homework done, went to the mall with room mate, window shop but didn't buy anything, clean the kitchen (my week for dishes, blah!) and worked on my professional resume. Tomorrow should be pretty good too, more homework, cooking, and catching up on sleep.

Goals this week are try to do four workouts, work on water as always. Losing two pounds really put me in a good mood:glasses: . I feel like anything is possible.:happy: