Over 200 New Year New Me Part 14

jesyka

hajohnson- I think you're the most 'outdoorsy' person we have in this group, it's awesome I think you've done an amazing job with motivating us all to get outside and get moving!

Mstahl- I think that it's awesome you did so much in the pool today :happy: I feel terrible, but got some extra motivation to get this weight off of me. My toddler wants to take swimming lessons...I refuse to get into the pool and was sooo relieved when I found out she was at the age that parents aren't needed to accompany their children because if I had to get into a bathing suit in front of others I would DIE! Every part of my body jiggles... I gained weight after losing weight in an unhealthy manner, so now all my skin is less than elastic-y and it all jiggles and wiggles :ohwell: Can't wait to feel confident enough to be in a bathing suit

Cris- Fingers, toes and eyes crossed that you'll still stay in the top 8, but wtg on the 1.2lbs gone :drinker: And 422 sit ups?! That's awesome!! You and Awestfall with her squats! You two rock!!

Littlespy- Glad that you're feeling so great about yourself That's what really matter, feeling good in your own skin and being healthy

Checking in..

Calories- A little under
Water- Uhm...well not good but I'm working on 1.5L right now:embarassed:
Exercise-Didn't get any in today, but I made healthier choices: Taking the stairs rather than the elevator when my daughter went to gymnastics, Walked our stroller across to my moms instead of driving over with fiance
Proud-I made homemade pita chips to eat with Hommus [I am SO in love with Hommus right now ]

I'm super excited. Good friends of ours knew that I was in desperate need of a double stroller. We had actually found one online that we were going to buy on thursday. Well they found one at an Estate sale in GREAT condition, and one of the wheels had been replaced 10 mins prior. They picked it up on the weekend and surprised me with it tonight. I was ready to cry when I saw it. My 2yr old will only walk so far, and then throws a fit so it's been next to impossible to get outside during the day when my fiance is working...So I spend most of the day home when we could be out walking or at the park. My life won't be so confined anymore I'm so happy :bigsmile:

RedneckWmn

Cris-I'm crossing my fingers for you on the staying in the top 8 girl!! You're doing an amazing job!

Jesyka-That's so awesome that your friends got you that stroller. Gotta love having friends like that!!

LittleSpy-You should feel extremely proud of yourself! You have come a long way in a pretty short period of time. You are amazing!

Well guess what ladies!?

I DID IT I DID IT I DID IT!! 20 minutes and 2 miles down on w5d2 of c25k!!! :bigsmile: I was so excited when the guy said "2 minutes remaining" I swear to you...I started to cry...I'm such a dork! :blushing: And I couldn't have done it without any of you ladies motivation me for the last week! I just love all of y'all! I gotta hit the shower but I had to share!! Be back later to stalk!

cris20056

Jess- I hope you are ok, your post sounded sad. We are here for you if you need to vent. CONGRATS ON COMPLETING W5D2!!! :drinker: You are inspiring me to get back to it.

jessyka- How nice of your friends to get you that stroller! Good friends are hard to find, hang on to them!:flowerforyou:

I decided that thanks to Jess' determination with c25k that I am going to skip w5d3 and go on to w6d1...that seems more doable to me so we will see. Today is actually my run day so w6d1 here I come!

Heather- you thought I was going to pass you on c25k and now it turns out Jess is going to pass both of us!!:laugh: :laugh:

RedneckWmn

Cris-I was quite upset last night. But I took all that frustration and anger and killed the c25k this morning!! I'm over it now and I'm not going to let it get me down anymore! And it felt great. It helped me release all that and get passed the 20 minute jog! I think going to week 6 is a good idea. Having that jump to a 20 minute jog seems a bit odd to me!! You WILL get to that 20 minute mark though! I know you will! You are a determined woman! You're going to kill w6d1! :flowerforyou:

lildebbie

wtg to all of you on the c25k!!!

Positively_Me

Good Morning Girls

Jess: YOU GO GIRL on C25k Run....You got this

Cris: Crossing my finger and hoping you are one of the Top 8..And congrates on your recent weight loss...I knew you could do it:flowerforyou:

Littlespy: I know the feeling.,..and it feels good. By looking at you before and your current pic... can i say you look hot w/o sounding freakish :blushing: ....you have come a long way...and with out you i would have given up long time ago
the other day I looked at myself in the mirror and i was like wow , i can see the difference..even my hubby said i looked a little tighter/toned..one (more than one thing) i am self conscious about is my bra/back fat and my upper arms...i do have othe problems like my inner thigh need work but my outer ones are like rocks...

jesyka: yes, what cris said, hold on to a good friend...keep on walk girl

lildeb: I think 20 pounds in almost 3 months is doable..stay motivated and imagine yourself 20 pounds thinner to get yourself through those tough times...I know you can do it:flowerforyou:

Mstahl: way to go girl having fun in the pool :flowerforyou: ! Last year my family took a vacation to West Virginia and we rented a cabin in "The Woods Resort " and part of the package was the rec pool(s) there was three..in 3 different sights...and i would scoop out which one had less people and more olderly and go their..my children though i was nuts. then when i would go in the pool i would not go in wiht a bathing suit...or like yoga pants and a T-shirt...no body said a word..people looked at me weird but i didn't care...we had so much fun..and by the end of the week everyone there knew us

let me go and check in...

Check in: 4/13/10
calories: on target
exercise: 30 day shred..level one and ran in place while wathcing Biggest loser
water: not quite..about 6 cups
proud: i did some kind of exercise even though i didn't feel like it...my allergies are acting up and i forgot to take my zyrtec, at night

CHeck back later...

lstpaul

Still need to make my meal plan .... WHY do I have such a mental block about it??? :grumble: I want to plan some healthy meals for my whole family! I will try very hard to take the time tonight.

Hey 1stpaul,
I love getting recipes off the martha stewart website. She has a healthy living or whole life section or something with loads of healthy recipes many of which are very easy to prepare and they are all tested thoroughly. I've never had one go wrong or taste bad.

Thanks meokk, I'll check that out. :flowerforyou:

lstpaul

Cris - good luck, I hope you are still in the top 8 ... you deserve it, you've been doing great!

Jess - I'm glad you are feeling better today, and good for you for kicking butt!

Mstahl - late afternoon, early evening is my toughest time of day for eating - I'm usually pretty hungry and usually have to make dinner for the family, so being in the kitchen is a bad thing without a plan ... so every day I manage to not overeat at night - it's a win! Last night was ok, I was actually pretty patient and not snacking while I made the kids french toast and bacon for dinner (hubby was golfing, so the kids requested breakfast for dinner since hubby doesn't like that) ... but then I was too hungry and made myself a potato pancake and ate more of it than I had planned ... still under on calories but ate all my exercise calories.

checking in for yesterday:
calories: just barely under, ate all my exercise calories though
exercise: good - an hour of step at the Y
water: good - 72oz
proud: I ate kind of weird yesterday, but I only ate what I was craving instead of trying to eat 'normal meals' and then ending up also eating what I was craving too

cris20056

OMG I AM STARVING THIS MORNING!!!!!!!!! I already ate a ceral bar and a bagel. Counting down until lunch...I might be eating at like 11am instead of noon :embarassed:

Renea_Kay

I am back!!! Wahoo!! I went to FLorida and i am back. In FLorida i was bad...we ate whenever we wanted and snacked all day long. But we also had a lot of fun on the beach and in the pool. Anyone ever notice how hungry you get after swimming? Well so I really need to lose some wieght. It is getting hard to walk and that is scaring me. I think my first goal will be to lose 25 pounds. Well anyway i got to go the teacher is talking .

lstpaul

I am back!!! Wahoo!! I went to FLorida and i am back. In FLorida i was bad...we ate whenever we wanted and snacked all day long. But we also had a lot of fun on the beach and in the pool. Anyone ever notice how hungry you get after swimming? Well so I really need to lose some wieght. It is getting hard to walk and that is scaring me. I think my first goal will be to lose 25 pounds. Well anyway i got to go the teacher is talking .

Welcome back Renea_Kay!

MariSama44

Thanks for the motivation mstahl and bluenote. :flowerforyou: You guys are doing great too!

Renea - Glad you're back! Dont ever give up, that's the trick!

Anyway...Check in, yesterday

Calories: Under to compensate for overage on teusday
Water: Just right
Exercise: Some stairs
Proud: I dropped some water or something overnight and finaly got away from 237 and back down to 235. I'm back on track, hopefully!

ColoradoGirl

This week is CRAZY... I have been reading your posts when I have had a chance but, work has picked up and the yard has been calling my name. We picked up 2 yards of potting soil last night so, I need to make time to spread that where it is needed. :noway:

check in
calories good
exercise.. yep
water.. a little under yesterday but will do better today
Proud I can feel myself toning up! :bigsmile:

did some squats yesterday and my left knee did not like them. I will have to do half squats, I guess I did not realize how much I have been babying that knee. Damn arthritis.. can I say that? :blushing:

Started week 2 of c25k and decided I am going to have to do it on the elliptical as my treadmill needs some maintenece and my knee does not like the abuse. But, I will not give in and I can feel myself getting stronger and going longer

Well, I will keep plugging away, I am not leaving just might not be visible here for the next week or so!

Need to get to work! Bye for now :flowerforyou:

HonestOmnivore

HI Guys!

Chris - I sure hope you make it into the top 8 again!

Jesyka - I'm glad you got the double stroller - getting OUT OF THAT HOUSE has to feel fabulous! Plus it's a great way to tire out a two year old She can do some interval training with you - both walk then she rides while you walk pushing more weight!

LittleSpy - AWESOME on seeing yourself in a realistic way! I have reverse anorexia - I think "Dang I look GOOD for this weight!" I have to pinch a chunk of fat on my arm to remind myself how obese I really am... It's true! I look horrible "in pictures" so simply making sure I'm on the other side of the camera solves half my problems:laugh: I'm that fat person who complains about how "they" started making chairs too small :embarassed:

lstPaul - I'm with you on making room for cravings. I have an obsession for starlight mints (those red and white hard candies) - the corn syrup makes me break out so I buy the ones that are sugar free and eat six every day. I can have six for 100 calories and they are totally worth it to me! No other mint takes care of the craving:ohwell: Last night my dinner was wine and cheese :noway: I weighed out 3 oz of cheese on my handy new kitchen scale and poured myself a generous 8 oz. glass of wine and YUM! A lovely dinner that lasted about an hour by the fire!

Which reminds me... Checking in for yesterday!
Calories - under my exercise calories by about 200 (I need to do this for awhile)
Water - spot on!
Exercise - Walking and Swimming

Proud - that I got into the pool at all - it's such a pain! And I'm going to do it tomorrow too! Whoot!

I've been eating the smoothies at the Rec center for breakfast lately. I figure that as long as I think of them as a meal replacement they aren't too bad. the one I get is 310 calories and has a scoop of protein I get a banana raspberry version!

I finally got a response on the internal position. They would like me to take it but it would be a lateral position. I'm going to check out the other spot before I decide. I hate it when the logical thing to do doesn't match up with the thing you WANT to do...

RedneckWmn

Thank you to all of your lovely ladies in the supports and congrats of completeing my 20 minute run.

mstahl-Those smoothies sound yummy! I use to go to Jamba Juice (not sure if anybody else has those) after a workout until I learned how many calories, sugars, and carbs were in them. OUCH!! Sorry to hear about the positiong just being a lateral move. That's frustrating!

ColoradoGirl-Awesome job at modifying the c25k to what you can handle. I would of never thought of that! Very proud! Going to miss seeing your posts! Keep at it girl!

Renea-Welcome back!!

Mari-Woohoo on seeing 235! You will be in the 220's before you know it!!

HeatherMN

Good morning!

mstahl: I'm glad you heard on the internal position, but it's a bummer it would be a lateral move.

Littlespy: I love your comment about being a normal "chubby" person. Chubby is one of my favorite words right now because that's how my boyfriend and I describe ourselves. We often talk about being the "chubby couple" in the group...but at least we're the most fit!

Jess: I hope today is a better day for you. Way to kick butt on W5D2 though! Great way to handle your frustration.

Renea: Welcome back! Today is a new day so no more looking back at what you ate in Florida.

Jesyka: I love hummus! My favorite is Sabra Roasted Red Pepper...yum! I had to giggle when you called me "outdoorsy" because it has only become that way in the past year and a half. Growing up, we didn't do anything too outdoorsy other than normal kid play. It wasn't until I was an adult that I fished, went boating or went camping. Now, I'm hiking and snowshoeing and looking forward to camping this summer. It's amazing to me how much I've changed! If I can do it, anyone can!!

Checking in for yesterday:
Calories: Under by 471
Sodium: Over by 1333
Water: 56 oz.
Exercise: W8D2 of C25K
Proud: That I completed W8D2 outside, even with hills and wind! My best running time outside until yesterday was 14 minutes and yesterday was 28 minutes! It felt great! Even as I was running and checking my time, I kept telling myself "Don't you dare quit. You need to be able to tell the Over 200 gals you did it!"

Cris and Jess: Sorry, but I'm not going to let you gals pass me up. I still love ya, though!

cris20056

Jess- I caved and bought the c25k app...I figured since I am going to go back and re-do the program for speed (If I ever freaking graduate) I might as well do it, I wish I had this earlier on! I am so excited about running to my own music tonight and not having to watch the clock! I hope this makes the time go faster. I decided to give w5d3 one more try then will move on to w6d1. w6d1 is easier than w5d3 WTF?! Anyways, thanks for all your help with my iphone! any more nifty apps I should have?! :happy:

Heather- Its ok I dont want to be passed either so I am going to really work hard to get past w5 tonight, then Jess and I will at least be at the same place :laugh: :laugh: You need to be more worried about her passing you than me

HeatherMN

Cris: I just find it so strange that I actually *gasp* enjoy running now, for both the physical feeling and the mental challenge. My mom always said I was stubborn. Last night when I was running, I couldn't believe how long it actually took for me to feel out of breath and to feel the burn in my legs. I even had to take a slightly different route last night to make sure I could run that long without getting back to my starting destination too soon. Weird...

Momma2four

I am so proud of all you runners. You guys are amazing. I had to quit the c25k because of exteme pain in my shins. I am still walking briskly though and I plan to attempt it again when I lose another 20 to see if it is better.

I wanted to share. I have been doing this workout and it calls for 2-3 cycles. I am only able to do 1 cycle. Today I pushed through it and did 2 cycles. I even added forward lunges to the workout to meet the challenge for this week. I will confess though that the second cycle I left out the plank, and burpees. But hey I am so proud of myself. The link below is this entire workout for anyone who needs to see what each exercise is. If you are interested in trying it out. Oh my does my outer thigh and hip areas hurt. The wall squat I kept getting up and then going back down all the other workouts but today I did the full 45 seconds each cycle without getting up.

Jumping Jacks 60 ea
Prisoner Squat 30 sec
Push Ups 30 sec
Reverse Lunge 30 sec
Mountain Climber 30 sec
Wall squat 45 sec
Plank 60 sec
Burpees 5 ea
High Knees 25 ea

2-3 cycles

http://thebodyfirm.biz/blog/index.php/2010/03/rapid-fat-loss-bodyweight-cardio-workout

RedneckWmn

LOL I don't know about passing anybody up! But I can sure try!! I don't think I'm starting week 6 till Monday actually. My birthday is Friday so I don't wanna get up at 4:30 knowing that we're going to be out late late late. I wont have time after work because I gotta go home and get ready. I know you are supposed to rest inbetween but I thought about going ahead and starting week 6 tomorrow possibly. I know it's a big no no! :blushing:

lildebbie

Hello laides -

Mstahl- SOrry that the intnernal job is a lateral one. Good luck with your decision.

Momma -WTG on the cycle's...I am doing the lunges and squats with me ea active but can't do much more my knee just hurts to bad, i think the crackling sounds make it hurt works..maybe if i didn't hear it i wouldn't know it hurt I was hoping the same if i loose some more weight i could maybe do some running too !!!

just got finish eating my salad for lunc, took me like an hr to cut everything up and like 10 minutes to measure it all out and another 20 min to eat this honker, thing...but the whole think was like 200 cals and i got veggies and protein. I need to make sure have some good snacks this afternoon.

HeatherMN

Momma: I just might have to give your circuit a try! 60 jumping jacks sounds a bit brutal, though.

Jess: Do not jump ahead on the C25K! Your body needs the rest and you'll burn yourself out if you rush it. Trust me, I want to jump ahead and complete Week 8 tonight but I am not going to do it. I will probably end up doing my kickboxing DVD tonight. We need to learn from Littlespy, who says rushing into it causes injury!

RedneckWmn

Ok I promise not to skip ahead! No injury wanted here!

HeatherMN

Good, Jess, I'm proud of you. I'd hate for you to have to temporarily stop C25K for an injury.

I'm thinking that we should all train for a half marathon and run one together next year...hmm...me and my crazy ideas.

RedneckWmn

Good, Jess, I'm proud of you. I'd hate for you to have to temporarily stop C25K for an injury.

I'm thinking that we should all train for a half marathon and run one together next year...hmm...me and my crazy ideas.

That sounds like so much fun! I like your crazy idea!!

HeatherMN

Well, some of the Biggest Loser contestants run half marathons together every year. Why shouldn't we?

Afterall, it doesn't matter how long it takes to finish as long as you finish. We'd have so much fun! I think we need to seriously think about this....

LittleSpy

Well, I don't even know where to start responding! You guys are all kicking so much butt!

Jess -- CONGRATULATIONS!! Finishing week 5 is such a huge accomplishment!
Cris -- Good luck on remaining in the top 8 @ your gym! You definitely deserve the acknowledgment.
Momma -- Wow! I went to the link to watch the video since I didn't know what burpees are, and holy moly, that's some workout! I'm really impressed!


I was such a bad employee today. I was in a training class that was supposed to last 2 full days. But today, we got out just after 11am. And instead of going back to the office, I went home. :laugh: And I won't be submitting any leave for the time I missed, either. I also found someone to cover my shift at my part time job tonight. I've been feeling so burned out from work lately. I want to quit that part-time job so much, but I so enjoy the fact that I'm finally caught up on bills & I'm actually starting to build up my savings again. I had gotten so financially drained over the last couple of years between my bf being out of a job for several months & house stuff and car stuff and 1 surgery for Mo and THREE surgeries for Spike all between March & October of last year. :noway: My savings, which I thought was more than adequate at the time, disappeared *really* fast. That's scary! So... I guess I'll just keep working the extra jobs until I feel a little more comfortable. :ohwell:

HeatherMN

Yay, time for me to head home for the day. See y'all tomorrow!

cris20056

I DID IT, I DID IT!!!! I FREAKING DID IT!!! I RAN THE ENTIRE 20 MINS!!! If Jess hadnt passed me in the c25k program I would probably have been stuck for another couple of weeks:laugh: :laugh: THANKS JESS! YOU WERE DEF MY #1 MOTIVATOR TO GET 'ER DONE!

Heather- I think running a marathon together sounds great! Maybe we should start with like a 5k then go on from there, lol! I would totally do it.

JLB- Good for you for taking some time off, it seems like you are always on the run, you deserve the time off! ENJOY!

Momma- holy $%2! That work out is too much for me, no thank you! But good for you, Im very impressed!


I am so psyched right now! Ok the baby found me....gotta go eat something Im famished!!!

YAY!!!

Cris

PS- I sang we are the champions all the way home:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

bluenote

jesyka - I am so happy for you with that double stroller! Wow, your life will change in a major way now! God bless you for having a two y.o. AND a baby! I am worn out thinking about it!
litspy - I am glad to hear you are liking your body more and more. Great news!
jess - Wooohooooooo!!! You did it! Congrats on that w5d2!!!!!!! :flowerforyou: Glad you 'killed' that anger, too!
cris - Here's to the top 8 girl herself! :drinker: Crossing my fingers!
lildeb - You can do anything you put your mind to. You WILL do it!
lstpaul - late afternoon is my worst time for being hungry. I fix myself a bowl of veggies and come on here. I know that you probably can't do that with a family there to feed. Maybe you can stock up on low cal goodies?
Renea - so glad you're back! I hope you had a great time in FL!!! Just jump right back in and start moving today!
mari - Congrats on the 2 pound loss! That is fantastic! See? You ARE doing this!
COGirl - yeah, I'm with you on the knee arthritis. I am doing half squats, too. They are still kickin' my *kitten*!
mstahl - you go with that pool, girl! Good for you!
heather - congrats on the w8d2!!!!!! Every time I type one of those I really want to put wd40.
momma - way to go with the 2 cycles!!! Instead of the burpees I'd just replace it with a slurpee. But then again, that's why I weigh 200 pounds more than everyone else....:laugh:

Whew! I THINK I got everyone - if I didn't I am so sorry! :embarassed:

I had a very stressful day at work today. My 4th graders were berserk. :explode: I am sick of calling home! Add to that the maintenance people "fixing" my mold problem by spraying some toxic chemical in my room and me having to breathe it in all day just made the day a piece of crap. I called HR at noon and asked them who was going to pay for my sub since it's the district's fault I am sick. They said they'd get back to me - conveniently never did. I have a bad migraine and my lungs feel like they are burning. :sick:

check in:
cals: great
water: 90+
exercise: squats, lunges, 40+10 bike, arms, bed pilates
proud: I am working out even though I feel like crap.