Spring Challenge

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  • JennSchn
    JennSchn Posts: 65
    As nice as the DQ sounds.....DON'T DO IT.... I am new to this so do not have too much advice but hang in there. I go up for a few days and then down and up but eventually it goes down. It will go down.
  • toots99
    toots99 Posts: 3,794 Member
    Yesterday was a disaster of a day...I started out eating okay, but I was tired and had that "just don't care" feeling, so I stopped for Chinese food after I got out of work early, and ate every bite, including a pint of ice cream. Ugh, I am so mad at myself today for it!

    But today, today is a new day. One (okay, two) bad days won't kill me, as long as I get back on track.

    It's nice, one of my good work friends is also trying to eat healthfully and she does weight watchers as well, so it's nice to have someone to lament to or go to for support.
  • mbalford
    mbalford Posts: 34 Member
    Yesterday was a disaster of a day...I started out eating okay, but I was tired and had that "just don't care" feeling, so I stopped for Chinese food after I got out of work early, and ate every bite, including a pint of ice cream. Ugh, I am so mad at myself today for it!

    But today, today is a new day. One (okay, two) bad days won't kill me, as long as I get back on track.

    It's nice, one of my good work friends is also trying to eat healthfully and she does weight watchers as well, so it's nice to have someone to lament to or go to for support.

    Don't give up! One, or even two, bad days don't completely wreck your life. Remember that today is the day to start again, regardless of yesterday or the day before.
  • JennSchn
    JennSchn Posts: 65
    I know how you feel. It seems like every weekend I blow it. I get ready to finally do good this weekend but I never do. I get so mad and discouraged and think I should just quit. But then Monday rolls around and I can get back into the groove again. Hang in there. We all have bad days. Maybe we should all meet at the DQ if we are gonna have a bad day anyway. LOL
  • toots99
    toots99 Posts: 3,794 Member
    Yep, I'm determined to get back on track today...I have to. I ate so much junk that my stomach has been yelling at me for it for two days. :laugh:
  • MTGirl
    MTGirl Posts: 1,490 Member
    Hey everyone! Sounds like we all have had our struggles this last week or so. I've come to the decision that that's o.k. We will struggle with this. We have to struggle with this - it is a monumental lifestyle change and that doesn't come easy. If it did, there would be no need for this website. The important thing is to win the battle. And even if we lose the battle - to get right back in the foray and press on to win the war. I'm so glad for this site where we can encourage each other, point out areas where we need change (nicely) and have the tools to win the war!

    Since this is a lifestyle change there will be baby showers, weddings, celebrations and holidays to contend with. We have to be able to participate in the joyous occassions and not let them derail us. Food is a major part of our society. I've been pondering this a lot lately. We each have to be able to fit special meals or celebrations in our lifestyle, and still keep the rest healthy without "freaking out" about it. For me, this means I have to understand my food addiction and why it is so much more than just fuel for my body. I'm so much better than I was 10 years ago. Or even 1 year ago. It is a process I am still in, but now nearing the end and becoming more balanced. It happens - eventually.

    I'm rambling a little, but we all get to do that here :tongue: So feel free to ramble, figure out, vent and even talk about your discouragement. We will listen, help, give advice and generally just be there for eachother. Good job!
  • toots99
    toots99 Posts: 3,794 Member
    I like our little thread. :flowerforyou:

    I am going to experiment with ground turkey breast. I'm getting a bit sick of chicken and got some turkey really cheap at the store today. I feel lke I'm in a rut...I need different food.
  • MTGirl
    MTGirl Posts: 1,490 Member
    I like our little thread. :flowerforyou:

    I am going to experiment with ground turkey breast. I'm getting a bit sick of chicken and got some turkey really cheap at the store today. I feel lke I'm in a rut...I need different food.

    Ooooh. New food. Yum! I'm always on the look out for something new. Let me know what you try and how you like it!
  • JennSchn
    JennSchn Posts: 65
    I seem to eat the same ol same ol stuff too. I love the fillet mignon. That is my special meal. Not too high in cals and oh so good. Then veg to go with it although I would rather eat like 3 med rare grilled yummy fillets. My husband is killer at grilling. You guys should come over sometime. I love our group too. The others I feel lost in cuz there is so many people. Its like less accountability cuz no one knows your even there.
  • toots99
    toots99 Posts: 3,794 Member
    I seem to eat the same ol same ol stuff too. I love the fillet mignon. That is my special meal. Not too high in cals and oh so good. Then veg to go with it although I would rather eat like 3 med rare grilled yummy fillets. My husband is killer at grilling. You guys should come over sometime. I love our group too. The others I feel lost in cuz there is so many people. Its like less accountability cuz no one knows your even there.

    I agree! And usually those groups die out fast too.

    I had ground turkey breast, and made a turkey patty with some low fat shredded cheese on top with a ton of veggies. That was lunch. For dinner, I made a burrito (I usually have a burrito for dinner...it's easy, healthy and convenient to eat while I'm at work), and instead of the usual chicken, I browned the turkey meat with some diced peppers and onions and garlic. It was so good!
  • MTGirl
    MTGirl Posts: 1,490 Member
    Toots - that sounds so good! And Jen - filet mignon?? I'm droolin' and it's not even 9 a.m. yet :laugh: How's everyone doing? Spring is coming - we are getting some warmer weather and I am loving it. However, I am having a hard, hard time getting out of bed in the morning. I haven't even managed to dry my hair before going to work once this week I've been running so late. :blushing: I hate going to work this time of year. I want to spring clean, read, enjoy the warmer weather, get outside! Especially since I know that this is just a brief foray into spring and old man winter still has some surprises in store for us here in MT. Ugh. Oh, well. :) Just keep on keepin' on. Can't wait for the wild asparagus to grow at the in-laws and for the morel mushrooms to sprout up there. My spring treat - scrambled eggs with morels and wild asparagus. Yummmmm.
  • toots99
    toots99 Posts: 3,794 Member
    Toots - that sounds so good! And Jen - filet mignon?? I'm droolin' and it's not even 9 a.m. yet :laugh: How's everyone doing? Spring is coming - we are getting some warmer weather and I am loving it. However, I am having a hard, hard time getting out of bed in the morning. I haven't even managed to dry my hair before going to work once this week I've been running so late. :blushing: I hate going to work this time of year. I want to spring clean, read, enjoy the warmer weather, get outside! Especially since I know that this is just a brief foray into spring and old man winter still has some surprises in store for us here in MT. Ugh. Oh, well. :) Just keep on keepin' on. Can't wait for the wild asparagus to grow at the in-laws and for the morel mushrooms to sprout up there. My spring treat - scrambled eggs with morels and wild asparagus. Yummmmm.

    I am loooooving this weather! It was 70 today here in north Texas! It's been cold and rainy and icky for a while. It felt sooo good to get out in just a t-shirt and short pants and go walking along the trail by my apartment. I went to the gym earlier today, then came home and made lunch. I left to walk to the supermarket but took the 45 minute way around walking through the park. (The supermarket is basically a block away :laugh: ) Now I'm about to settle in, watch American Idol and Survivor. It's still nice out even though it's dark, so I've got my doors and windows open.

    Sorry if it seems like I'm rubbing it in to some of you colder weather folks. I'm one of those people whose moods are effected by the weather. Even one day of gloomy clouds and rain gets me down. So I am really relishing this weather.
  • MTGirl
    MTGirl Posts: 1,490 Member
    Oh - enjoy the weather toots! Sounds wonderful. It was in the low 50's here and sunny - which is awesome for the first week of March! I really needed sunshine - it's been a loooooong winter.
  • toots99
    toots99 Posts: 3,794 Member
    Oh it's so nice out again! I just hit the gym, and I am thinking I am going to go for another walk outside before I've gotta get ready and head to work.

    Have a great weekend! :drinker:
  • toots99
    toots99 Posts: 3,794 Member
    Hope you're all hanging in here...so far so good!
  • MTGirl
    MTGirl Posts: 1,490 Member
    Hey everyone! It's Sunday again!! Only 2 more weeks in our challenge. We'll have to start another thread then :laugh: I like our little community here!

    Finished week 1 of the Couch to 5K. Woohoo! Didn't lose any weight last week, but that's because I ate stuff I shouldn't have. I think my gain is mostly water so I will wait until my Wed. weigh in to log my weight.

    My goals for this week are to do week 2 of C25K and do 2 or 3 days of my new BL video. I'm not motivated to do the old one anymore, so maybe need to change it up a little. I'm also going to register my daughter and myself for the Montana Women's Run in May - this year I will run the 2 miles. I'll be done or almost done with the C25K then, so I know I will be able to do that. Then I will do a 5K in June. Fun stuff!! :heart:

    Hope you all are rockin' along - have a great week!
  • toots99
    toots99 Posts: 3,794 Member
    I did pretty well all weekend, overall. I splurged and had some cookies last night, but I purposely bought a small package of cookies instead of a big one.

    Here's to a great week! :drinker:
  • toots99
    toots99 Posts: 3,794 Member
    I tried really hard to be good all weekend, and it paid off...I'm down 3 lbs! :drinker: :drinker:
  • MTGirl
    MTGirl Posts: 1,490 Member
    Yay Toots!! That is awesome! Sounds like you are on a roll. :glasses:

    I'm having some issues recently - was doing really well until about the middle of last week - had great energy, felt good, was easy to make good choices. Then I started eating sugar stuff. And holy cow! Not pretty - I'm tired, cranky, no energy, can't seem to pull it together and make good choices. Yow. So I decided to give up sugar and sweeteners for the rest of Lent. And potatos. We'll see what happens!
  • JennSchn
    JennSchn Posts: 65
    Wow!! I wish I could have that motivation. Good job. Send us your weather!!
    I give up for weekends. I just eat what we have but not go overboard on junk.
    I just ordered a Polar watch and am so excited to get it. I am getting the polar 60ft with the foot pod so it can help motivate with our c25k :bigsmile:
  • MTGirl
    MTGirl Posts: 1,490 Member
    Wow!! I wish I could have that motivation. Good job. Send us your weather!!
    I give up for weekends. I just eat what we have but not go overboard on junk.
    I just ordered a Polar watch and am so excited to get it. I am getting the polar 60ft with the foot pod so it can help motivate with our c25k :bigsmile:

    That sounds awesome! I want to get the Polar FT7 so bad. But, yet again, can't right now. DH hasn't been paid in 3 months, our freezer quit last week and the pump went out on our dishwasher (brand new!) Friday. Ugh. At least the dishwasher will get replaced free! Sorry darlin' - gonna keep the sunshine. :devil: You guys should be getting some??? I hope for your sake! This winter was waaaayyyyy to long. Let me know how you like your Polar!
  • JennSchn
    JennSchn Posts: 65
    I will let you know when I get it how I like it. I went with the ft60 because I want the foot pod because of the c25k.
  • toots99
    toots99 Posts: 3,794 Member
    What's a foot pod?
  • MTGirl
    MTGirl Posts: 1,490 Member
    What's a foot pod?

    I don't exactly know what it looks like - I'm sure if you look on the polarusa site you could see one - but it works with the HRM to track distance and speed when you are running.
  • toots99
    toots99 Posts: 3,794 Member
    Interesting.

    Had a bit of a cheat day today, but I'm okay with that...it was my day off from work and I haven't cheated in a while. Tomorrow, back on the wagon. :drinker:
  • MTGirl
    MTGirl Posts: 1,490 Member
    Weighed in this a.m. - up .6 lbs. Not worried, I am really sore from the workout I did yesterday a.m. I did my new Biggest Loser 30 Jump Start - and I think I am responding to the different exercises. Also - had double the normal amount of fiber for me on Mon and Tues. So I'm thinking I may weigh in tomorrow since todays a rest day. Other than that - will check in Sun again. Happy hump day everyone!! :)
  • one_hot_momma
    one_hot_momma Posts: 21
    A foot pod goes in your shoe and transmits how many miles you walk everyday to your ipod or whatever it syncs with. I gave up on the couch 25k. I did 4 weeks of it. My knees were kind of huring after the 3rd week and REALLY hurting after the 4th. I am just going to stick to walking. I have been walking 5k the days it hasn't been cold or rainy (even when I was out of town). I just came back from texas. The weather is beautiful there. 58 here today. Warm enough to walk 3 miles!!
  • MTGirl
    MTGirl Posts: 1,490 Member
    Good for you Hot Momma!! We have to take care of our bodies. If running bothers your knees - then walking works. Or swimming. Or whatever :)

    Can't wait for Spring! It's cold today, and cloudy. But Friday is supposed to be 60. I love it when it starts to warm up!
  • toots99
    toots99 Posts: 3,794 Member
    Every night I bring dinner to work so I'm not tempted to at my restaurant's food...and tonight I was just too busy to eat. So I came home, stashed away my dinner for tomorrow, and I'm emjpying a cold beer, with some pretzels and low-fat sour cream, and it's all accounted for.

    Ohhhh, it's the small things in life that make me happy. :drinker: :drinker:
  • MTGirl
    MTGirl Posts: 1,490 Member
    Nice Toots! Sometimes I wish I liked beer. Then I come to my senses! :laugh: Hope you enjoyed it! Simple pleasures - can't beat 'em.
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