Skinny Wednesday Challenge

FabulousFifty

Ok.....here we goooooooooooooooo! Off to a good start here. Raisin Bran for breakfast and lots of water. Going to get a workout in before and after work. I am determined to get over the hump with a smile on my face!:bigsmile:

How is it going for you guys? Water, water, water! :drinker:

Cheers!

jessicakate26

I am definitely IN!!! Thanks for reaching out fabfifty!!!!!! Working at home today...oatmeal for breakfast and on my second 8oz of water!! Here we go Wednesday!!!

pmjsmom

Did a double workout this morning, good breakfast, 40 oz. water already. Off to work now. Everyone have a good day!

AliceLMS

Go girls! I am up and at it. 64 oz down. 540 calories up.

Sebastiansmommy

You go Alice!:bigsmile: :bigsmile: So far I too got 64 oz down:drinker: and have done a 5 mile walk/jog. Round 2 comes later, I think my real challenge today is to stay under my sodium, I just started monitoring it and I know thats the reason my weight loss is so slow, I'm always over. I love salt:frown:

Hope everyone has a wonderful day! I'll check back later:flowerforyou:

~Jessica

Hopey1994

Not sure how I can manage a work out today but I'll certainly try! 64 oz water down and calories are good, but I'm babysitting today until 5. Then dinner and probably a walk and trip to the park with baby girl. Y'all are doing awesome on your water!

mama22girlz

you guys are all doing great with your water. I've always had issues hitting my 8 so I'm aiming for that today. Done shred level 30, off to do some zumba cardio party, and then my 100 pushup challange and ab challange day one.

callie365

Hi girls

I got my Si6 Burn It Up done... I'm good on the calories and 80 oz water.

What helps me with the water is drinking it from my favorite/special, coffee and tea mug... its the perfect size and I can slam 16 oz easy. I use to HATE water, but it tends to grow on you! +++ the best is..... my HAIR & skin looks so much better!

Cheers to us :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Hopey1994

Getting to gym it up afterall! My husband sent me an ice cream maker for Mother's Day and I made some peanut butter cup ice cream this afternoon....for my daughter and her friend, of course! Maybe just 1 serving? I'm grossly under my calories...... ok, now I'm just trying to justify...no good.......

mama22girlz

Getting to gym it up afterall! My husband sent me an ice cream maker for Mother's Day and I made some peanut butter cup ice cream this afternoon....for my daughter and her friend, of course! Maybe just 1 serving? I'm grossly under my calories...... ok, now I'm just trying to justify...no good.......

AHHH I'm sure he was trying to be nice but... An Icecream machine.. maybe not the best idea?? Can you make frozen yoguart??

DawnCallas

I am late today but totally in! I just did my c25k program and plan on doing the 200 sit up challange tonight as well. I only have gotten 20 oz of water down but I will NOT give up!! The past two weeks have been really bad for me! Today was the first time I worked out period in two weeks! That alone is an accomplishment! And I wont even start on the water! Thanks for starting this Fab! You always make the middle of my week!

Also, I still have 900 calories left for today. I have accoutned for everything but dinner. I know that dinner will be a good chunk but it will not be 900 cal. Any ideas on how to "spend" those last calories? Thanks!!

Eddited to add question about calories.

FabulousFifty

Good job to all! Water makes a difference! I like mine icey cold and once I start I am fine drinking it all day. My problem is that I am a coffe-aholic! True confessions. I drink coffee till midmorning or so, squeezing a glass of water in on my way to work. I have room for improvement in that area! I am under on cals, survived a staff cookout and a baby shower! I am off to shred and walk! Checking in on you later!!!

Hey, I watched a great Oprah Winfrey show today. The author of Women, Food and God was interviewed, Geneen Roth. Her book is about her own struggles as an emotional eater. I can sooooooooooooooo relate! I am tired of losing and gaining weight over and over. This time it is for good. I am going to purchase this book and try to dig deep to deal with these issues. Want to join me? Join this new book club and respond to a discussion point beginning next week. The question will be posted on Tues. (You may have trouble getting the book by then but you can still take part in the discussion while waiting on your book.)
Grab a buddy and go here to join: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/96083-book-club-women-food-and-god-author-geneen-roth

chris31

I kept my calories under 1200 but I am having a hard time exercising. It is cold and wet outside and I only did 20 min on the exercise bike. :sad:

Sebastiansmommy

I kept my calories under 1200 but I am having a hard time exercising. It is cold and wet outside and I only did 20 min on the exercise bike. :sad:

Keeping cals under 1200 is a challenge in itself so thats great and you got some exercise in, thats whats important:bigsmile:

I still have 1550 cals left and I haven't had dinner yet (thinking grilled chicken salad) and I got another 2 miles in and did an old workout dvd plus crunches. Plus got 120 oz of water down so far.

Everyone seems to be doing great today:flowerforyou:

~jessica

Hopey1994

Getting to gym it up afterall! My husband sent me an ice cream maker for Mother's Day and I made some peanut butter cup ice cream this afternoon....for my daughter and her friend, of course! Maybe just 1 serving? I'm grossly under my calories...... ok, now I'm just trying to justify...no good.......

AHHH I'm sure he was trying to be nice but... An Icecream machine.. maybe not the best idea?? Can you make frozen yoguart??

That's why he got it (besides him liking homemade ice cream); I can make granitas, sorbets, frozen yogurt and any frozen treat with it. It's a really nice one and very versatile. He even sent me a recipe book of 500 recipes for it and it has an entire section of healthy living recipes; and of course the sorbets and italian ices (with no added sugar- just from the fruit). Anyway, my first attempt was an epic fail. Apparently I was supposed to freeze the bowl first...*sigh* :embarassed:

AliceLMS

Jessica you're a superstar!

Sebastiansmommy

Jessica you're a superstar!

:blushing:Thank you, I think we're all superstars for commiting to this challenge!:bigsmile:

SammyLynn010

I could give you a load of excuses, but I didn't make it today! =(

FabulousFifty

Good job everyone on your successes today. :flowerforyou: You know what I noticed? Where one person is weak, another is strong and is able to encourage. I hope everyone took time to compliment and encourage someone else today on this thread. Hopefully you are making friends that will help you on this journey. We need each other. We are worth it! You are just amazing, all of you! Hope you join us on the Skinny Saturday Challenge. A new thread will show up Friday night. I survived a hectic day with 2 celebrations today because of this accountability. Thanks ya'll! Whooooooooooooooo Hooooooooooooooooo to you! :drinker:

Now let's finish this week out strong! :bigsmile:

FabulousFifty

I could give you a load of excuses, but I didn't make it today! =(

Hey, it wasn't meant to be today for you. Just try tomorrow! I will join you for a Skinny TH if you need one! Is it on? :happy:

FabulousFifty

Hi girls

I got my Si6 Burn It Up done... I'm good on the calories and 80 oz water.

What helps me with the water is drinking it from my favorite/special, coffee and tea mug... its the perfect size and I can slam 16 oz easy. I use to HATE water, but it tends to grow on you! +++ the best is..... my HAIR & skin looks so much better!

Cheers to us :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

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You always have just the right advice! I need a 16oz cup so I can just refill it 4X and know I have at least made the minimum recommendation. Thanks for the good words and good job on the workout Callie!:flowerforyou:

sundinsgurl

I could give you a load of excuses, but I didn't make it today! =(

Hey, it wasn't meant to be today for you. Just try tomorrow! I will join you for a Skinny TH if you need one! Is it on? :happy:

I wish I had seen this thread yesterday or earlier this morning!! I would love to do a Thursday Skinny Challenge... anything to motivate me to do extra exercise tomorrow Would you be interested??

AliceLMS

I have burned a bunch, had enough water to float a ship, and would love to join a skinny Thursday!

mom2mykiddos

This challenge really helped me stay on track today. I drank more water, exercised longer and feel great!

Thank you!

skywalker

I almost threw in the towel today. I was tired after work and then I logged in and remembered my Skinny Wednesday promise. That being said, I got on my bike after dinner and rode for 1 hour 15 min, then had to stop to run an errand. Came home and rode again, burning over 1000 calories altogether and adding 31 miles to my weekly total. My legs feel like rubber :laugh:

Skinny Wednesday accomplished!!! :bigsmile:

skywalker

I could give you a load of excuses, but I didn't make it today! =(

We all have our off days. I had one wednesday where I posted that I doubled my laziness and food intake. It was just one of those days :grumble: You could always have your own Skinny Thursday instead. Just keep at it :drinker:

callie365

Good job skywalker!!

Well my day is winding down... stats 112 oz water, BIU and getting ready for a short 20 min bike ride, before bed and my cals are under!

THANKS FAB... The "skinny" challenges keep me mindful and on track!

callie365

Hi girls

I got my Si6 Burn It Up done... I'm good on the calories and 80 oz water.

What helps me with the water is drinking it from my favorite/special, coffee and tea mug... its the perfect size and I can slam 16 oz easy. I use to HATE water, but it tends to grow on you! +++ the best is..... my HAIR & skin looks so much better!

Cheers to us :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

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You always have just the right advice! I need a 16oz cup so I can just refill it 4X and know I have at least made the minimum recommendation. Thanks for the good words and good job on the workout Callie!:flowerforyou:

Fab My 16 oz cup really works.. its a Anchor Hocking mug from Walmart for under 3.00, they also come in different pretty colors!

skywalker

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Fab My 16 oz cup really works.. its a Anchor Hocking mug from Walmart for under 3.00, they also come in different pretty colors!

I have the same type of system. Years ago I used to work as a bartender and I have several pint glasses. I use those as my gauge. I drink tons of water tho :drinker:

ashnichole10

Sorry I wasn't able to post sooner! I drank lots of water, stayed under my calories, and got 70 minutes of cardio in. I was hoping to work out more, but didn't get home until late so I'll make up for it tomorrow! Overall I did pretty good, thanks for the challenge!