Sounds like you have a good plan! I am going to the car races tonight and they do not allow you to bring in your own food or drink. I plan to eat fruit and oatmeal for breakfast, bean with bacon soup for lunch and a sensible dinner (maybe a boca burger without bread?) before I go so I will not be as hungry. Since I will be eating low-cal all day, if I do get hungry while we are there (we will be there from 5 - 10) I will have the calories available for a little splurge. Like you, I think having a plan before you are faced with the temptations will make a big difference!

I have tried to lose weight for over a year on my own. 27 pounds doesn't sound like a lot to lose but I have no choice now -- I have to find a way to get motivated to lose the weight -- I have been diagnosed with diabetes and with my heart condition, it is life-threatening for me if I do not. My doctor says my heart cannot handle the stress that the diabetes puts on it long-term and if I lose the weight, the diabetes should go away. I think joining this group will be a great way for me to find positive support, great ideas, and to meet the challenges that are set.

I recently bought a Fitbit and I see, from logging my food, that a large part of my problem is my diet. I have discovered that I tend to eat 50-60% of my daily diet as carbs. So, my first order of business, in addition to meeting our challenges, is to figure out ways to cut the carbs and increase protein.

Good luck to all of you!


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I went to crossfit this morning and burned 1082 calories according to my heart rate monitor! It was intense!

So far so good. Gotta get some more water in me though!

Good luck everyone, keep your thoughts positive. We can only achieve this goal one day at a time.

Day 1 has been tough on me so far because I'm at work until tomorrow morning at 8AM. I'm not an avid water drinker, but I'm proud of myself for managing 5 glasses so far -- albeit with frequent trips to the loo. I will definitely get the other 3 in by end of day.

Hope everyone else is doing well!

It's great to see so many people doing this challenge. I've had a good day too. I'm going to start 30DS on Monday.. not looking forward to the jumpin jacks though lol

Good luck everyone! :bigsmile:

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100 WORKOUT - This is what I am using for my Sept-Dec Challenge. I am working my way up. I only get an * if I can do it without stopping....I Can Do This!

100 Jumping Jacks
90 Crunches
80 Squats
70 Leg Lifts
60 Jumping Jacks
50 Crunches (30 in a Row)
40 Squats *
30 Leg Lifts *
20 Jumping Jacks *
10 minutes Elliptical *

And I ran a 5K this morning....42.15........
It's been a great day!

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HI, what is 30 DS? lol thanks...
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I think it's DVD program called "30 Day Shred" but I could be wrong.

I find if I try to eat 5 fruits/vegetable servings a day it keeps me on track to crowd out the other cravings. Peaches have been especially tasty recently but you gotta buy 'em often as they need time to ripen.

Hi everyone! I am beyond excited to be doing this challenge with you guys. I am the most over weight one in the group from looking at the spread sheet. As no matter what size we are, are weight that we have to lose can be very upseting to (most). I just want to say that being so overweight and having everyone here for support and accountablitlity makes me feel very hopeful. My weight has been a huge part of my depression, I am very fearful for my health. My self esteem went byebye. I feel very postitve now with this group now.

I am going to do 45 min on the ellictical and then machine weights for large muscle parts. Whats everyone else doing today? Also this weekend I am going to precook two meals for the week. Does anyone have any good snack suggestions?

Is anyone going to Labor Day bbq or get togethers where food will be a challenge? Are you going to eat what you want and incorporate it in your calories? Are you going to make healthier choices? A little bit of both? I have a bbq to go to and I decided I am not going to have any breads or deserts at the bbq.

I agree w/ a PP, we're all here to support each other, no matter how much weight we're trying to lose!

My big food challenge this weekend is that it's my and my husband's 5 year wedding anniversary, and our tradition is to have a special cake (decorated like our wedding cake). So, of course, I'm dreading that. I'm going to want to eat the whole thing!

I've joined the September 30 Day Shred (3DS) Challenge that's another group on here! I figured it would hold me accountable for that AND help with this group as well!

Looks like everyone is doing great! I managed to get 12 minutes of stationary biking going between 15 and 16 mph and I just finished my 8 glasses of water for the day. Not sure I'm ready to start the exercise regiment most of you are doing but I am going to do my best to get in some exercise everyday and add more time as it starts to become easier. What exercises did you all find most helpful as a beginner who was not very flexible? I have to begin with low-impact type stuff until I build up my resistance a bit but I will get there! Got my 8 glasses of water and some exercise in today so it's been a good first day!

Let's keep up the momentum! We can reach our goals if we set our minds to it!


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For a beginner I recommend either taking a walk or if you like working out inside your home doing the Leslie Sansone workouts. It is based around walking in place but it can really get the heart rate up.

Today was day 15 of the 30 day shred for me. I'm just trying REALLY hard to make it the full 30 days and not give myself an excuse not to! Good luck to everyone.

Hi. you are not the heaviest person . It is me at 301 lbs. have fun at the bar b que and great success. Keep up the good work.