I lost two pounds last week, which was my first week back on MFP. I was hoping for a little more, since I went from sitting on my backside all day, every day, to working out 4 days last week; but I guess this is a "sustainable" weight loss and I should be happy for anything!

Good job @rachcake13! I lost 1.6 lbs last week AND I'm happy to say my favorite boots fit really well. The kind that almost reach your knees...yeah they were squeezing my poor calves to death and today they fit like normal. Yay!

Hello!

@Tisch1985 I started C25K a few weeks ago and I am loving it.

I am down a half pound from when I first said I would join this challenge. I did not run last week because of the amount of school work that I have had piled on me. Hopefully this week I will be able to do both my school work and my exercising. Also I will be posting my results on Mondays because I weight myself at the scale at work. It isn't a good idea for me to keep a scale at my house, I become crazy about it. This is the first time that I have joined a group so I am pretty excited!! Good luck to everyone

Hey everyone!! Soooo excited for this Challenge!! We can do this!! Hope everyone had a great Monday!!

Great job on the losses so far. I am definitely motivated and on track. I got in a Bob Harper DVD today and it kicked my rear for almost an hour. I ate great today too!! I am looking forward to making new friends to help me reach my goals and stick to my new lifestyle! Feel free to add me!!! Good Luck All!!!

Hi guys!! I'm getting all excited at the prospect of a healthier me!

When I started Power 90 I lost 7lbs in 2 1/2 weeks, but tw been stagnant since.

I think I better get serious with my "clean eating". Any tips on how to stop craving for oily, salty foods?

Good luck to all Xmas challengers

Great to hear of everyone's early successes and commitment. It really helps keeps people motivated to see other's making it happen. For those people that haven't lost lbs yet or get out of the gate slow, don't lose the faith. If you need an accountability partner, friend me!

Good luck!

Mike H.

@ktbkitten Thanks for the advice! I shall try pretzels! I find that my main issue is weak self-control. Noone to blame but myself for that! :ohwell:

This is the longest I've been trying to get my life right, and my health on track so yay to me... And to all of us that are making that right decision! Woots...

@Everyone that lost weigt Good job keep it up!!

I gainded 4 pounds sinds I started this challenge!!!! I know my colitus was playing up bad and my bowels are recovering now but serieusly 4 pounds!! I think i'm gonna cry!

I will start tracking my food again because something is going very wrong!!!

Hi everyone, I have a question...I have two small kids (2 and 5) and work a full time job. My commute everyday is an hour on way. How would be the best way for me to get a great work out in.
Here is my routine, In the mornings before anyone gets up I do 10 minutes. At work I walk 30 to 40 and when I get home I may get a chance to do about 20 to 25(tae bo or 30 DS). I do not know if I am really getting a good workout or not. I would like any help, please.

Hi everyone, I have a question...I have two small kids (2 and 5) and work a full time job. My commute everyday is an hour on way. How would be the best way for me to get a great work out in.
Here is my routine, In the mornings before anyone gets up I do 10 minutes. At work I walk 30 to 40 and when I get home I may get a chance to do about 20 to 25(tae bo or 30 DS). I do not know if I am really getting a good workout or not. I would like any help, please.

I think you're doing great. That's at least 60 minutes of exercise. Nobody said you have to do it all at once. With kids you have to get exercise in where you can!

Way to go you moms! You probably are burning way more than you think running after the kids and the stress. I'm a mother of two, a 10 and 12 year old. Life is just as stressful but different. I finally have time to exercise so that's the best thing about the kids getting older.

I'm excited about this challenge. I cant wait to look cute in christmas dress and actually pose for the camera instead of hiding behind a kid, a plant, or anything that would cover my lower haf! I tend to go up and down in weight. I tend to lose and gain the same 4 lbs and then drop dramatically. So I think I'm just gonna focus on gettin a couple inches off my belly. But at this moment all I can think about is running. How to run faster. I have two 5ks coming up and I just want to beat my time.
:drinker:

Good change of pace today. Ate at crazy bowls and wraps and had the Power Bowl. Very filling and under 500 calories, you can't beat it! I'm not sure if the nutritional information is totally up to date though, it seemed sketchy. But I feel good about what I ate, and know that I'm doing the right thing.
Had a little scare yesterday in my ever increasing will power, I realized that my potassium was down and all of a sudden I couldn't focus (literally) with my eyes. Now looking for more nutritious options.

Doing good so far! One day at a time. I'm still having a problem getting enough calories in without going over in carbs or fats. I did add some fat free cream cheese to my wraps and some homel 70% reduced fat pepperoni's which have helped. I'm getting in about 30 minutes of workouts each day. I have two daily mini challenges that I am in and then I walk for 20 minutes at lunch. Still need to up my calories without going over on my fats & carbs. I'm looking at starting the 30 day shred but need to get a new remote for my dvd player this weekend. This should help me lose some body fat. My goal is 10% loss of body fat.