Fit N' Fun-Sized - WEEK 5!

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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,212 Member
    Maybe we could do a separate Fit N' Fun Sized Weigh-In Thread that we could post to as we feel that we need it for accountability? That would definitely help me if you want to keep up the chart so we can continue our support of one another and I probably wouldn't miss as many people.

    I liked the chart but I really like hearing from everyone and hearing about workouts, successes, bumps in the road, and general sharing (like weddings and new babies:bigsmile: :bigsmile: )

    If you make a chart, that would be great, but even more important is that we keep checking in with each other......I know I can't do this alone.
    :heart: Barbie
  • cherie2304
    cherie2304 Posts: 632 Member
    Hello all!!! I weighed in today and I weighed in at 159.6. That is 1.8 pounds more than last week. I'm not letting it get me down thought. I blame it on water retention. I did free weights this weekend and let me tell you I am sore. So I think its the muscles wanting water to repair. I did everything right so we'll see what next week brings. Other than that my weekend was pretty relaxing. It was definitely well deserved. I did book my trip to Hawaii in May. Very excited about that. Now its a waiting game for 4 1/2 months. Good time to get in better shape and hopefully buy a bathing suit. I think my goal for when I go to HI is be a size 8. I am currently a size 10 and I hope to lose 5 pounds by then. That would be wonderful!!
  • Chocolickkyss
    Chocolickkyss Posts: 3,654 Member
    So excited! My sister had her baby yesterday and everyone is doing well. That means that they will be able to be at my wedding.

    My goal weight for my new wedding date of January 30th is 120 and I am currently at 121.0. I will work on the other 10 pounds when I get back from my honeymoon.

    Congratulations on becoming an auntie and i'm glad to learn everyone is doing well. Now unless something real crazy happens I don't see why you shouldn't make your goal weight by your wedding. Remember to stay focused and you'll be fine.
  • Chocolickkyss
    Chocolickkyss Posts: 3,654 Member
    My workout for today is complete. I did 50 minutes of Jillian's "No More Trouble Zones" dvd and will probably do it again on Friday. I don't what is going on today but no matter what I eat I still feel hungry. I absolutely hate days like these b/c being hungry is not a good feeling but I know that "this too shall pass". I just had my afternoon snack and I'll drink some water and pray that helps.

    Have a great day everyone.
  • jandie
    jandie Posts: 88 Member
    Hi All! Today is our 13th Wedding Anniversary. I haven't been very good today. Work was busy, my students were testing me left and right, but what can I expect after winter break - one day back and 3 snow days. Then my kids had music lessons and my son had musical and basketball practice, plus an hours worth of homework tonight. It feels like I've been running since 3:30!

    Choco - I've felt hungry all day too. I don't think I drank enough water. I'm going to bed soon, or I'll regret it and eat a box of cereal.

    Cherie - Hawaii! Wow! I'm jealous! Sounds like great incentive to me! Don't think of it as a waiting game but a great motivator! ;-)

    Barbie - I'm with you. I enjoy seeing how everyone is doing and supporting each other more than seeing our progress on a chart.

    Marilla - You have much to be excited about and thankful for! You're so close to your goal I have no doubt you'll be right where you want to be for your wedding!

    Cereal is my snack of choice, and not on the menu tonight...

    Sleep well ladies!

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  • breezy81
    breezy81 Posts: 186
    Normally I'd tell everyone getting snow to send it to New Mexico (where I am), but I just finished shovelling the last foot from the driveway and need a week to get over it.

    It's snowing in strange places this week. Next week sent it my way.

    JAM

    Wow, I am originally from ALbuquerque, back when I was there that would have shut us down for days!!!

    Breezy - It did!

    I live in the mountains east of Albuquerque. Red or Green?

    Oh green, and I miss being able to get it!
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,212 Member
    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
    jandie, I'm with you on the subject of cereal........After months of very careful and mindful eating, I found myself eating Kashi Go Lean Crunch right out of the box and couldn't believe i was doing it :laugh: I estimated the amount of cereal I had eaten, logged it on my food diary and tried to ride the exercise bike long enough to burn off all the calories.......then i put the cereal on the top shelf and didn't allow myself to have it at bedtime for a week......the binge monster is still lurking inside me waiting to attack.
    congratulations on your 13th Anniversary :heart: :bigsmile: :heart: :bigsmile: :heart: :bigsmile:
  • breezy81
    breezy81 Posts: 186
    Ugh, I need a push, I have hit a wall AND have TOM at the same time. Trying to control my eating and workout but having a hard time. I am going to L2D3 of shred while my daycare kids nap and hit the treadmill. Getting to switch gyms, the new one has better hours so maybe Iwill be able to get there more often!!!
  • Chocolickkyss
    Chocolickkyss Posts: 3,654 Member
    2day is a special day, it is a day that everything will go my way, 2day is the day that I was born, Its my birthday yall, I GOT IT GOING ON, IT'S MY BIRTHDAY, IT'S MY BIRTHDAY, IT'S BIRTHDAY!!! From January to December everyone has a day they wanna remember, whether turning 21 or 95, IT'S MY BIRTHDAY, come on and get live, IT'S MY BIRTHDAY, IT'S MY BIRTHDAY, IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!. I turned 37 today and I'm feeling and looking good.

    I began my day w/many text messages and phone calls with birthday wishes from friends and family. I went to the gym and ROCKED IT. I was able to burn 361 calories on the treadmill and 284 on the elliptical for a total 645 calories. After that I spent about 10-15 minutes in the sauna (pure bliss) and topped it off w/a banana & strawberry protein shake. I'm feeling real good.

    Have a great day ladies!
  • breezy81
    breezy81 Posts: 186
    Happy Birthday!!! Live it up you rock! And right on for celebrating it, so many women hide their age, I say annouce it and be proud
    !!!
  • Chocolickkyss
    Chocolickkyss Posts: 3,654 Member
    Thank you Breezy, I definitely embrace each and every birthday. My mother use to say "I'm not getting older, I'm getting BETTER!!!!!"
  • breezy81
    breezy81 Posts: 186
    I love that, I always celebrate because hey, I'm damn lucky to be alive!!
  • Chocolickkyss
    Chocolickkyss Posts: 3,654 Member
    I definitely thank God for everyday he allows me, so, I totally understand.
  • jandie
    jandie Posts: 88 Member
    I definitely thank God for everyday he allows me, so, I totally understand.

    Happy Birthday! Saying a special prayer for you today! You are a blessing to us all!

    Thanks be!

    J.

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  • jam0525
    jam0525 Posts: 1,681 Member
    Jandie – Happy Anniversary! 13 years is a long time these days.

    Breezy – The green chili crop was short this year. We expect shortages. :sad: :sad: :sad: :frown:

    Chocolickkyss – HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! It sounds like you had a nice day.


    Barbie - I like the new picture and love the sweater.

    Our noon yoga class started back up again at work. It's been over a year since we've had enough sign up for it and an instructor that will come to our building. It was really nice to be back with the old group again. It's only 2 days a week, but it will still be fun and worthwhile.

    Have a great evening everyone and here's hoping we all make good choices.

    JAM
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,212 Member
    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Choco HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

    somebody told me that what you do on your birthday you'll do all year long, so if that's true then you'll be happy, loved, and staying fit all year :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

    :flowerforyou: JAM---thank you for your kind words......how cool that you wlll have a yoga class at your work


    :sad: :sad: :sad: I had one snack too many today so if I want to stay under my calories and still have oatmeal and applesauce at bedtime, I'll have to get back on the exercise bike or do a Leslie Sansone for 20 minutes........
  • Chocolickkyss
    Chocolickkyss Posts: 3,654 Member
    I really want to thank everyone for the birthday wishes. I had an absolutely wonderful day and allow I'm a bit sore from my intense workout today I feel good overall in body and spirit.

    Barbie, I really hope you're right about the statement of what you do on your birthday you'll do all year long b/c today was a great day. I really can't go wrong w/being happy, loved and fit. Congratulations also on only being one pound away from your goal weight.:flowerforyou:

    I just want to thank you all again, I really have come to love this site and the network of friends that I am making along the way. Thank you for the support.

    By the way, I went to the Cheesecake Factory for dinner and because I checked out the nutrional informations prior to going I was able to eat a nice hearty meal AND remain well w/in my allotted calories. I ate the Black peppered shrimp dish which consists of spicy shrimp, white rice (I asked for brown but that don't make it), black beans, plantains and a mango salsa. There was a total of 1100 calories for the entire meal (and they give you ALOT) so before I even took my first bite I asked for a to go box and placed half of eat in the box and placed it to the side.:smile::smile: :happy: :smile: :happy: I only drank water and I didn't even have a desire for cheesecake.
  • jandie
    jandie Posts: 88 Member
    Jam - Yoga sounds like fun! I think I'll call the Rec Center tomorrow and see what they have. :happy:

    I'm also curious about Zumba. Does anyone have any advice?

    Barbie - I've told my kids that I'm not buying any more cereal. Ok, my exact words were "we might be a small box for special occasion - ie., sleepover or going to Grandma's but that's it, don't even ask!" I didn't eat any last night, but... if I have a moment of weakness it's all over.

    Oh, I forgot to tell you, my DH got us a new scale for our anniversary. How romantic, right??? LOL! He's working SUPER hard on his weight loss. I'm really proud of him. But guess what!? Our old scale was weighing 2 pounds light. SO NOW, I have 2 more pounds to lose! UGH! I'm not posting any change until that 2 pounds is off! :ohwell:

    If you're struggling, chin up, tomorrow's a new day and I'm here to support you, however I can. :flowerforyou:

    If you're striving, keep up the great work and please share your successes! You inspired me! :drinker:

    I'm somewhere in the middle, just hoping to see the sun tomorrow!

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  • Chocolickkyss
    Chocolickkyss Posts: 3,654 Member
    Jandie, I meant to say happy anniversary. I hope you and DH enjoyed the day.
  • breezy81
    breezy81 Posts: 186
    Breezy – The green chili crop was short this year. We expect shortages. :sad: :sad: :sad: :frown:


    Have a great evening everyone and here's hoping we all make good choices.

    JAM

    The only way I can get it is in a can from Old El Paso :( and we all KNOW New Mexico has better green chili then Texas LOL
    I miss the guys roasting on the corners, when the whole town smelled spicy...that and The Frontier and Old Owl Cafe restraunts
  • Chocolickkyss
    Chocolickkyss Posts: 3,654 Member
    Good morning Breezy, what's your plan of attack for today?

    Yesterday I started the day w/so much energy but today not so much. I didn't sleep well at all which has been a constant problem over the last year or so but for some reason I thought it was improving, Hah, the joke was on me. I went to bed by 11 pm but was up by 3:30 and tossed and turned until about 6:30 til I finally said forget it and turned on the morning news. I knew if I didn't get the workout in w/in the next hour I would try to talk myself out of it so I threw in my Biggest Loser "Power Sculpt" dvd and did the best I could do. While I really didn't want to work out I did put much intensity in and when I was tired of doing squats and lunges (I have a bum right knee and those exercises kill sometimes) I jogged in place or did jumping jacks while holding 5 lb weights. Fifty minutes later (5 minute warm up, 40 minute workout, 5 minute cool down) I was done and glad I sucked it up.
  • breezy81
    breezy81 Posts: 186
    Good morning Breezy, what's your plan of attack for today?

    Yesterday I started the day w/so much energy but today not so much. I didn't sleep well at all which has been a constant problem over the last year or so but for some reason I thought it was improving, Hah, the joke was on me. I went to bed by 11 pm but was up by 3:30 and tossed and turned until about 6:30 til I finally said forget it and turned on the morning news. I knew if I didn't get the workout in w/in the next hour I would try to talk myself out of it so I threw in my Biggest Loser "Power Sculpt" dvd and did the best I could do. While I really didn't want to work out I did put much intensity in and when I was tired of doing squats and lunges (I have a bum right knee and those exercises kill sometimes) I jogged in place or did jumping jacks while holding 5 lb weights. Fifty minutes later (5 minute warm up, 40 minute workout, 5 minute cool down) I was done and glad I sucked it up.

    Good for you! I alwyas feel better when it's done. Today I need to go get my nails done, but told myself unless I had at least 60 minutes in already it wasnt happing. So while the daycare sleeps(please GOd, let em sleep) I am going to do Jillians Boost matabolism. And watch to food!! I am gettig ready to search some new recipies, I am bored with all the old stuff!!

    I am thinking about getting up before my hubby and running in the am, but we do get up @ 5 am already so it wold have to be really early but I can do it! Right?

    Thanks for the push! Have a good one!
  • jzbaby626
    jzbaby626 Posts: 466
    Well i got my lazy butt up and exercised this morning for the first time all week. Didnt eat breakfast yet so i think im gonna have some cottage cheese mixed with blueberry yogurt. I saw it on a post and it sounds pretty good. Happy bday and happy anniversary a little late...sorry i didnt check the F&FS posts yesterday.
  • Chocolickkyss
    Chocolickkyss Posts: 3,654 Member
    Well i got my lazy butt up and exercised this morning for the first time all week. Didnt eat breakfast yet so i think im gonna have some cottage cheese mixed with blueberry yogurt. I saw it on a post and it sounds pretty good. Happy bday and happy anniversary a little late...sorry i didnt check the F&FS posts yesterday.

    Jzbaby, I thought you were participating in the May Day challenge but I haven't seen you post on that thread. I know it's difficult sometimes b/c I sure didn't want to exercise either but in the long run w/will be thankful we did it. Glad you got the workout in for today, now keep that momentum so you can finish the week strong.
  • jam0525
    jam0525 Posts: 1,681 Member
    Well i got my lazy butt up and exercised this morning for the first time all week. Didnt eat breakfast yet so i think im gonna have some cottage cheese mixed with blueberry yogurt. I saw it on a post and it sounds pretty good. Happy bday and happy anniversary a little late...sorry i didnt check the F&FS posts yesterday.

    jz- The week is not lost! Just consider Monday and Tuesday as your rest days. lol There are 5 more days to this week. That breakfast does sound good. Let us know if it tastes good.

    JAM
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,212 Member

    Oh, I forgot to tell you, my DH got us a new scale for our anniversary. How romantic, right??? LOL! He's working SUPER hard on his weight loss. I'm really proud of him. But guess what!? Our old scale was weighing 2 pounds light. SO NOW, I have 2 more pounds to lose! UGH! I'm not posting any change until that 2 pounds is off! :ohwell:

    If you used the old scale all the way along then you've actually lost all those pounds. It just means that your starting weight was two pounds higher on the old scale and you've still lost all those pounds. Just add two pounds to your starting weight and you're fine.
  • jandie
    jandie Posts: 88 Member
    If you used the old scale all the way along then you've actually lost all those pounds. It just means that your starting weight was two pounds higher on the old scale and you've still lost all those pounds. Just add two pounds to your starting weight and you're fine.

    Barbie, I know you're right. But when I think about the number I started at I don't want to acknowledge that starting number. I just decided that number is in the past, won't be seen again and I'm moving on from there... that's the best I can do. :indifferent:

    Sunny and warm today. Got out for a little walk and loved it! I think I was having a bit of the winter blues.

    Take care!

    J.

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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,212 Member
    :bigsmile: :bigsmile: jandie, you're right, just keep on keeping on....the real goal is how great you'll look and feel when the weight is gone no matter what the number on the scale.
  • jzbaby626
    jzbaby626 Posts: 466
    Well i got my lazy butt up and exercised this morning for the first time all week. Didnt eat breakfast yet so i think im gonna have some cottage cheese mixed with blueberry yogurt. I saw it on a post and it sounds pretty good. Happy bday and happy anniversary a little late...sorry i didnt check the F&FS posts yesterday.

    Jzbaby, I thought you were participating in the May Day challenge but I haven't seen you post on that thread. I know it's difficult sometimes b/c I sure didn't want to exercise either but in the long run w/will be thankful we did it. Glad you got the workout in for today, now keep that momentum so you can finish the week strong.

    Oh, I actually forgot all about that challenge...I will have to post on there again tomorrow. Thanks for reminding me. I even did a PM 60 min workout yay!! I stayed within my calories too, so today was a good day. I know what you mean by in the long run we'll be glad we did it. Thats why I didnt give up yet. Even tho I don't always stay within my cals or lose a pound every week, I know if I keep at it i WILL get this weight off. It takes a while to change your lifestyle...it doesnt happen overnight.
    Jam-I defaintly am going to finish the week out strong!! The breakfast was good...I mixed cottage cheese with a little blueberry yogurt and some fresh blueberries and put it in the blender to smooth it out. I saw another recipe on the thread about cottage cheese I want to try its: frozen blueberries & cottage cheese w/ a little bit of honey in the blender. Supposedly it tastes like ice cream. Cheers to another productive day tomorrow!!!
  • jzbaby626
    jzbaby626 Posts: 466
    Did 30 mins of cardio this morning. :happy: Aiming for 30 more mins tonight. I drank 8 glasses of water yesterday & i am gonna try to do it again today...1 down 7 to go :drinker: :drinker: Thanks for all your encouragment, it has really help me stay on track and not totally give up. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
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