*NEW TEAM DAFFODIL (JuneJulyAug 2013 Brides :)
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Hi girls! I gave up sweets for lent, thinking that would make a big difference for me. Well its been two weeks and nothing, i have actually been stalled for about 3 weeks now. I guess I didnt eat as many sweets as i thought I did!0
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That's tough to give up something but not see the results. Just keep at it and i'm sure it'll pay off eventually.
How is everyone else doing? This week is going much better for me although i'm lacking in the strenght training!! I'm getting my 35 minutes of cardio in at lunch every day and last night we went for a 40 minute walk with the dog so it was definetly cardio day! Tonight i'm hoping to get some strenght training in ..either 6 week 6 pack or Ripped in 30! I'm really hoping to be at a loss this week and make it closer to my goal. Weekends are always tough so we'll see what I can do!! Also there's an office potluck tomorrow so that's always tough but i'll work out in order to balance it out as much as I can.0 -
Well- I posted a thread on the forum to get some ideas on what else I can do because I'm frustrated. Come to find out, I'm eating to much sodium, sugar and carbs and not enough protein. I went in to change my % and low and behold- they were set TOTALLY opposite of what they should be. I'm so irritated by that. I had 55% carbs, 30% fat and 15% protein. I should have 30, 30, 40 respectively. I hope that by changing this and trying to eat cleaner that I can lose more.
It is raining today so I won't get a walk in and I have to work this afternoon so it won't happen then either. I have no weights here and I can't sit on a weight bench at the gym because of my stupid tailbone so I'm going to have to dig out some cans and do something.0 -
Hi everybody! How are we doing?? How many brides did we have check-in this week? I hope everyone is staying motivated! I upped my calories at the beginning of this year and I'm finally losing! And I changed my macros and I'm really watching those now too, so I think it's all helping. We have our food tasting on Friday. Can't wait!
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Office potluck today (my favorites) ...will try to limit myself as much as possible but am going to the gym after work for an hour long workout so hopefully that will balance things enough. TOM started and i'm hoping it has no effect on my weigh inon sunday!!
I'm wondering how many people in our group are still checking in on our group thread but just not writing? which is fine as long as you weigh in If your here and reading just say hello ! 0 -
We only had 10 brides check in this week.
If you are still reading the threads but don't want to participate anymore, let us know! I won't have to hound you for your stats. LOL.
I picked up an additional shift today at work from 10a-2pm. I am hoping to be able to get her out and for a walk. She is wheelchair bound so that will help me burn some calories, and she's overweight (because of being wheelchair bound) so that will burn even more. Let's hope the weather holds out and my tailbone holds up..haha.0 -
I've been struggling the past few weeks---lots of stress eating because I'm overwhelmed with work right now, burning the candle at both ends (and not much time to get to the gym) I have a tendency to just throw in the towel for the whole day and eat whatever if I make one or two bad choices! That just makes it worse, I know.
Spring Break is right around the corner, so I will eventually get some sleep!
Thanks to those who are posting their experiences and checking in. It helps me to know I'm not going through this alone. The wedding planning isn't very enjoyable for me because it's just not my cup of tea so that stresses me out too (and when I think of how far behind I am) I am hoping to make some headway on the planning over Spring Break also, but we are going out of town for 4 days to visit our brothers (one of his and one of mine). Am looking forward to seeing them, but also want to get some to-do's crossed off the lists.0 -
I read every few days jus to see if there's something important i need to know.0
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After a good January my Feb weight loss was a bit challenging.. Have less than five months to go till the big day so I need a strong March and still have 40 lbs to go. I have been staying within my cal goal and exercising 3+ times a week most weeks but I seem to have stalled. Is there any strategies when it comes to what you eat that is working for anyone they wouldn't mind sharing?0
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Crystalina888- I've pretty much been stuck at the same numbers. I have no idea how I managed it but I apparently gained 3lbs in the past week even though I've been eating better than I ever have. I don't even know anymore, I'm so ready to give up. You're not the only one struggling!0
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Are you guys eating more on the days you workout? For me, if I eat the same amount of calories on the days I work out as I do on the other day then I end up gaining. What about water? I always lose more when I drink a ton of water---at least 10 to 12 glasses a day (more if I exercise)
Don't give up! Keep trying different variations until you find a plan that works for you. You deserve to be healthy and are WORTH it! 0 -
I eat back some of my exercise calories. Usually not all of them because sometimes I just can't force myself to eat but definitely more than I usually would have if I didn't work out. I'm drinking 6 glasses of water usually. That's an improvement for me. I used to drink nothing but iced tea.
Thinkin about making an appt with a doctor to see if maybe my thyroid is out of whack and maybe he has some suggestions.0 -
So how did we do on reporting in Amy??0
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We had the usual 11 report in. I think the others are permanently gone. 0
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I am so sorry brides! Completely fell off the wagon - just could not face the app or the thought of counting or going to the gym.. I know I should've told someone but I couldn't face it really.. sorry to have let you down!
I guess as I have not been checking in for so long, I am off the challenge? Am happy to come back from this point forward, just let me know!
If not, then I wish you all the best of luck with the challenge, your upcoming dress fittings and of course your wedding days!
Lots of love!
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You can't get off this team that easily Methinksabout but remember we are here to help each other out!! So use us! We're all in the same boat!! I gained 3 pounds in one week but by sticking to the app and keeping accountable to this group, i was able to lose those pounds last week! I hated sending my horrible gain to Amy but it's the only way to do it!! So yes, join us again and get moving!!0
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You are more than welcome to stay! We've all had those moments where it would just be easier to quit than to try to get back on the wagon. We've all had gains. Heck, I've only lost 3lbs the whole time- but I'm still trying and even though it's embarrassing, it's the best I can do. We're glad to haev you back.I am so sorry brides! Completely fell off the wagon - just could not face the app or the thought of counting or going to the gym.. I know I should've told someone but I couldn't face it really.. sorry to have let you down!
I guess as I have not been checking in for so long, I am off the challenge? Am happy to come back from this point forward, just let me know!
If not, then I wish you all the best of luck with the challenge, your upcoming dress fittings and of course your wedding days!
Lots of love!
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Hey Ladies, Hope you are all doing well with the challenge. I haven't lost weight in 4 weeks and have fallen off the wagon. But I am still recording my food and stayinng accountable to my slip ups lol. I need to get into gear. My dressing fitting is 2 months away and I have 6lbs to go. I can do this. I want to look great on my wedding day.
On the wedding note, I want Dance lessons for our first dance. My fiance is worried about the money because they are expensive. $75 a lesson. I just want to look good and not step all over eachother. We both aren't great dancers.
What is everyone doing for their first dance?0 -
We won the week! Way to go Daffodils! Keep up the good work!0
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Yahhh!!! Great news on the win I am definitely feeling the challenge of getting back on track this month. The reality that I have less that 5 mo to go is hitting hard. Having a great week so far and the scale is being very kind (knock on wood) just gotta keep it going. Has anyone ever tried Ginko Biloba? A co-worker gave me some to try and it gave me incredible energy! I worked 11 hrs and then still clocked my best time ever on the stationary bike at the gym. Its supposed to be a natural suppliment for memory but apparently great energy is another benefit 0
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Thanks for having me back ladies :-) Really appreciated it!
Had my first WI today after slacking off and lost 2.2lbs! So that's brill reward for coming back! :-) Let's hope I can keep losing consistently!
We are also thinking about getting first dance lessons, so just a private lesson with our song (which we haven't really decided on yet ;-) But yes, I think it is definitely worth it, not for the "showing off" but more for the confidence - my OH doesn't like being in the limelight and he doesn't like dancing either, so he is dreading the first dance. Some lessons will definitely help him relax before hand - and we can always practice a bit more at home :-)
Well done on winning ladies! That's great news!0 -
My fiance's parents bought him dance lessons for the wedding for his birthday!! I definitely have mixed feelings about it because I don't want to go to this class and him get overwhelmed with it. I don't want the teachers wanting to teach us ballroom or anything either!! I just want a simple slow dance (think high school) so if we do take the classes, we will have to make sure the teachers understand that we aren't doing anything fancy, which is going to be quite boring for them and somewhat of a waste of money...
Weight loss is going good... i'm about one pound away from my biggest loser challenge goal. I've never been under 170 so i'm really hoping I can get to that 169 by next sunday! Have to keep on track as much as possible. My goal for the wedding is to be at 160 so if I can just get under 170.. i'd be pushing for the last 10 pounds!! My body hates me though and usually when I hit 170, it stays there, goes up a pound and then I just battle the 170-171 for months... so we'll see how it goes0 -
Hey ladies, hope you are having a good week so far. I am off today to register at Sears for the wedding. Then, hit up the gym for a run. I hate running in this cold outside.
Any other big runners on team daffodil? I run 5-10 km 3-5 times a week depending on my schedule.0 -
I've been a runner since I was a kid! I'm training for 2 half marathons right now so I'm running quite a bit we ran 10 miles on Saturday..it's always nice to break into the double digits! I don't think my body sees running as exercise really anymore which could be why my weight is stalled..
Hope everyone has a great week!0 -
OH MY GOODNESS!!!! I saw my self in pictures next to people today! And because of TOM i'm surely not going to have a good weigh-in this week. l've been eating all kinds of crap and not been doing any working out. Also today was my FI birthday.
Seeing myself today made me happy and sad. The transformation i've made from the 350+lbs. i used to be is wonderful. I love my new face, my milkshake is bringing all the boys to the yard, and the sex gets better wit every lb i lose. But when i saw those pictures i still wasent satisfied with wat I saw. I might be being hard on my self. I do know that i need to get back to it asap. And i have to accept some things about my body arent going to change. like my big butt(when i sit in the car or next to others looks like im sitting on 2 phone books ), hips, and thighs. Don't get me wrong I love them and they look grand on me. But i can make them look better. So I seriously need to get it together. I guess tone more cause i'm content wit my weight now and i want to be toned more than skinny. On my wedding day i don't want to be disappointed at wat I see when im sitting next to my sweetie. lol or anyone else. 0 -
Drkchyld, you should feel so pround of your accomplishment so far. As a friend to all you brides, I am just as happy for your pounds lost as I am for my own. I think a lot of us suffer from body dysmorphia. I know that when I have lost a lot of weight in the past, I could never see it in the mirror no matter what.
As for today, I woke up really early, not feeling top notch. On a plus side, my diet has been pretty good this weeks. Maybe not a loss because I was away last week and couldn't weigh myself. Looks like I was up 2 lbs. not down. Oh well. I have to get my butt in gear these last few weeks. 6-8lbs away from my goal. I have to do this. My dress fitting is less then 2 months away.
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Hey girls!! Yes it is true that we don't see the weight loss so much when looking the mirror. I have lost 42 pounds so far and I get discouraged because of my love handles and my thighs! But I don't see that my arms and my face have shrunk so much!! I mean 42 pounds is quite alot when you think of adding those weights onto your shoulders!
This week is been going fairly good food and workout wise!! Today we have a funeral so i'm leaving work earlier than I need to so I can hit the gym before the funeral since after we might be with family and stuff like that!! And then comes the weekend where I really want to also stay on track!! We have a night at a friends house on friday where there's usually chips and all that (hoping I can control myself) and then saturday night we have a supper with my FI's family (which there is always so much food). I'm really hoping to stay on track so I can see 169 on the scale on sunday!! Just need to keep focus when all those temptations are around me.
Have a good thursday everyone! Friday is almost here.0 -
'OH MY GOODNESS!!!! I saw my self in pictures next to people today! And because of TOM i'm surely not going to have a good weigh-in this week. l've been eating all kinds of crap and not been doing any working out. Also today was my FI birthday.
Seeing myself today made me happy and sad. The transformation i've made from the 350+lbs. i used to be is wonderful. I love my new face, my milkshake is bringing all the boys to the yard, and the sex gets better wit every lb i lose. But when i saw those pictures i still wasent satisfied with wat I saw. I might be being hard on my self. I do know that i need to get back to it asap. And i have to accept some things about my body arent going to change. like my big butt(when i sit in the car or next to others looks like im sitting on 2 phone books ), hips, and thighs. Don't get me wrong I love them and they look grand on me. But i can make them look better. So I seriously need to get it together. I guess tone more cause i'm content wit my weight now and i want to be toned more than skinny. On my wedding day i don't want to be disappointed at wat I see when im sitting next to my sweetie. lol or anyone else.
I've got the "J-Lo" booty! Don't get rid of it to much, chances are your H2B likes some junk in the trunk.
48 pounds is an awesome accomplishment. You are your worst critic. You're beautiful no matter what! 0 -
I'm looking forward to getting to ONE-derland again. I was 198 when I fell and fractured my tailbone in August and I haven't seen it since. The weather is horrible here (cold and rainy) so I'm not getting out to go for a walk. Trying to watch diet more though to compensate.
Does anyone else use IPOARM's basic ideas? I was jut about to change my calories to follow it (200 more than MFP sets me at), but then I lost 1lb and now I'm scared to up them.0 -
I love reading everyone's posts! Thanks so much for sharing with the group. Congrats on the weight losses!0
