May Day Challenge! Take 2!

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  • lisawest
    lisawest Posts: 798 Member
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    Hey All!!! So i'm at a plateau... I've decided to step up my intense cardio to 45mins/day and increase cals A LITTLE BIT. Hopefully this change is just what my body needs to become a fat burning machine again!! Any suggestions for breaking this dreaded plateau?? I'm stuck at 173.4 for the past 3 weeks!?

    Great job to all of you sticking to your NEW and healthly lifestyles!!!! :)

    Sounds like a good plan. Do you eat your exercise calories? Changing that up can sometimes help. (i.e. if you don't, either switch to 1/2 or all; if you eat 1/2, either switch to all or none*; etc. *I lean towards ALL personally, but that's an opinion!)

    Other than that, remember to stick to this for a few weeks before you will PROBABLY start to see anything. Don't rush it.
  • OliveCulona
    OliveCulona Posts: 66
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    Thanks for the feedback!!! I'll try anything :)
  • Chocolickkyss
    Chocolickkyss Posts: 3,654 Member
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    Good morning! Today is week 4 day 3 of the P90X and I've just been doing whatever I feel for this recovery week. I got up at 5 am this morning and rocked out Core Synthergenetics (sp?). This was my first time completing this dvd and all I can say is "It wore my *kitten* out". I mean btwn the lunge, kickback, curl, shoulder press exercise, the dreya roll, walking push ups, steam engines, superman/banana, bow/boat, squat runs and all the other exercises that I can't remember I was excited when those 57 minutes were complete. I know I wasn't doing all the exercises exactly the way the should have been done but I tried my hardest. I know in time I'll get better.
  • Chocolickkyss
    Chocolickkyss Posts: 3,654 Member
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    Good morning all! It is week 4 day 4 of the P90X series and I'm still in recovery week. During recovery week you don't lift any weight and I've been following that part of the routine but I've not been completing the dvds in the order that P90X recommends b/c I just don't like Yoga, so, today I completed Kenpo X and really felt like I was able to "Bring It". It was a great way to begin my work day. I have now arrived in the office but wanted to check in w/my people before I actually begin my work day.
  • ourgang
    ourgang Posts: 229
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    so I am Back!!!! Our cruise was great once we got there.... Our flight from Philly on 2/5/10 was canceled because of the crazy storm and we drove to Florida for the cruise!!! Great Road Trip, and Thank God for Jimmy who kept us safe :love: :love:

    I did good on the cruise given all the endless buffetts and great food, I worked out at the Gym, which was a treat for me, as I only do at home free workouts!!! I loved the machines :bigsmile: And I never took an elevator, only the stairs for me. Which worked well since our room was on the 4th floor and all the good stuff on 10-12!!!! I came home the same weight!!! YEAH ME!!!!

    Then I got to work and it has been CRAZY for weeks, this is the first time since 2/13/10 that I was able to even get on myfitnesspal.... But I have been working out and eating well. No more weight loss, but maintaining is good for me.... Still have about 40 lbs I want to loss all together.

    so keeping up with the healthy habits I have, only wish I could show a little more self control when it comes to those little bits here and there in the evening when I get home. Maybe I need to re-post my notes around our kitchen so I can come up OTHER things to do when I want a nibble treat that will ADD up by the end of the night!!!

    I hope this finds everyone doing well!!!
    God Bless
  • annerssju
    annerssju Posts: 111
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    Start weight: 172
    Jan. 8: 165.5
    Jan. 15: 163.5
    Jan. 22: 163.5
    Jan. 29: 162
    Feb. 5: 164
    Feb. 12: 163
    Feb. 19:161.5
    Feb. 26:
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    April 30: 145 - This is a lofty goal but I'd REALLY love to be there.... I am hopeful I can do it!
    GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!
  • Chocolickkyss
    Chocolickkyss Posts: 3,654 Member
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    Start weight: 131 lbs (12/18/09)
    Dec. 25: 129.5 lbs
    Jan. 1: 130 lbs
    Jan. 8: 127 lbs
    Jan. 15: 126.5 lbs
    Jan. 22: 126 lbs
    Jan. 29: 124 lbs
    Feb. 5: 124 lbs
    Feb. 12: 124 lbs
    Feb. 19: 124 lbs
    Feb. 26: 124 lbs
    March 5:
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    April 30: 125 lbs

    It has been a whole 4 weeks and I'm still maintaining my weight, I couldn't be more pleased with myself. As I stated last week I seeing definition in certain places so overall I feel great about my progress. I've been doing the P90X series for the past month but starting Monday I'm switching to the Insanity program. I just received it last night and have only had a chance to check out the fit test and Plyometrics dvd and I know why they called this program Insanity. While I'm a bit nervous about taking on the huge feat I'm also excited.

    Well I have to get the workout in before heading into the office. I'll check back in once the workout is complete.
  • Chocolickkyss
    Chocolickkyss Posts: 3,654 Member
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    Happy Friday all! This is day 5 of returning to the work office and I'm so happy the weekend has arrived. This is week 4 day 5 of my recovery week of P90X and I did cardio X.

    Workout is complete so it's off to get some work done....gotta pay those bills.

    Have a great day everyone.
  • OliveCulona
    OliveCulona Posts: 66
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    WEEKLY WEIGH-INS
    Start weight: 184
    Jan. 1: 184
    Jan. 8: 182.4
    Jan. 15: 179.6
    Jan. 22: 178
    Jan. 29: 177.4
    Feb. 5: 173.4
    Feb. 12: 173.4
    Feb. 19: 173.4
    Feb. 26: 171.2
    March 5:
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    April 30: 155!!!
    Ultimate Goal: *145*

    Hey everyone!! TGIF! Well, I'm pleased to see that i've made it through my plateau!!! I couldn't be happier with the results and the definition i'm finding in all the right places ;) This week I will try to do more 3-4mile runs and work on building my speed! I also want to work on toning my arms as well..... Here's to a successful weigh-in! Hope you all have a happy/healthy weekend!!
  • amboardman
    amboardman Posts: 144 Member
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    Start weight: 176
    Dec. 25: 174.6
    Jan. 1: 173.0
    Jan. 8: 171.8
    Jan. 15: 169.0
    Jan. 22: 166.4
    Jan. 29: 165.4
    Feb. 5: 164
    Feb. 12: 162 Just 7 more pounds to my goal!!!
    Feb. 19: 162--blah! (TOM)
    Feb. 26: 160 (My original goal--yay me!)
    March 5:
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    April 30: 155 (changing this from 160--I'm feeling motivated!)

    I'm putting 160 because that is what I weighed this morning, but I will say that this is the most I've weighed all week. Been consistently 158.8. I haven't been able to exercise (other than my 20 minute walk at work) for a few days so hopefully I'll be able to get back into the swing of things today. Happy weigh in day to everyone!!
  • katielouhoo
    katielouhoo Posts: 676 Member
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    Starting weight 244.2
    weigh-in Jan.1- 240.2
    Jan. 8: 237.4
    Jan. 15: 235.2
    Jan. 22: 231
    Jan. 29: 228.2
    Feb. 5: 224.6
    Feb. 12: 222.6 (mini-goal 225)
    Feb. 19: 219
    Feb. 26: 215.8
    March 5:
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    April 30: (205)

    tomorrow is my 6 mos anniversary with this diet. i am very pleased with how far i've come (still have quite a bit to do, but happy with my progress). tomorrow i will do my monthly measuring, looking forward to seeing what inches are gone!
    -katie
  • smadag1
    smadag1 Posts: 1,368
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    Hey all

    Did a little work for my hubby's company last night and made a little money and got a workout delivering 37 boxes of tomato's
    I joined a group that is starting P90x on MOnday so I will be starting that and hopefully start seeing some real results and make my april 7th challange goal of 10 pounds.
    Have not eaten a lot because of the stomach flu still don't have my appetite back yet

    Hope yall are having a great week
  • jzbaby626
    jzbaby626 Posts: 466
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    I'll take it! Its only down 0.4 from Feb 12th, but it is better than nothing! And now I am only 0.2 lbs. away from my 1st mini goal, I can't wait!!

    Start weight: 143.6
    Dec. 25: 143.6
    Jan. 1: 143.6
    Jan. 8: 143.6
    Jan. 15: 143.6
    Jan. 22: 143.6
    Jan. 29: 142.6
    Feb. 5: 141.6
    Feb. 12: 141.6
    Feb. 19: 142.8
    Feb. 26: 141.2
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    April 30: 132
  • annerssju
    annerssju Posts: 111
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    Start weight: 172
    Jan. 8: 165.5
    Jan. 15: 163.5
    Jan. 22: 163.5
    Jan. 29: 162
    Feb. 5: 164
    Feb. 12: 163
    Feb. 19:161.5
    Feb. 26:161 I'm happy I lost a half pound but it's time to step it up if I want to make it to my goal! I'll be happy with 150 though.
    March 5:
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    April 30: 145 - This is a lofty goal but I'd REALLY love to be there.... I am hopeful I can do it!
    GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!
  • aisser
    aisser Posts: 232
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    Start weight: 175
    Jan. 15: 173
    Jan. 22: 170
    Jan. 29: 170
    Feb. 5: 170
    Feb. 12:169
    Feb. 19: 168
    Feb. 26: 168
    March 5:
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    April 30:155
    Goal is to get down to 135 to 140
  • Mande_G
    Mande_G Posts: 599 Member
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    Checking in!

    Start weight: 197.0
    Dec. 25: 198.8 (+1.8 – TOM)
    Jan. 01: 196.0 (-2.8)
    Jan. 08: 194.2 (-1.8)
    Jan. 15: 191.0 (-3.2)
    Jan. 22: 190.2 (-0.8 -- also, TOM)
    Jan. 29: 188.6 (-1.6)
    Feb. 05: 188.0 (-0.6)
    Feb. 12: 185.0 (-3.0)
    Feb. 19: 185.4 (+0.4 -- TOM)
    Feb. 26: 184.4 (-1.0) (15.4 lbs to goal)
    Mar. 05:
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    April 30: Goal 169

    I'm down from last week, but up 0.6 from my Wednesday weigh-in (183.8). I _really_ wanted to put down 183.8 as today's weight, but that felt like a lie.

    I know that this isn't exactly a plateau -- my weight has been fluctuating, bouncing back and forth between 183 and 185 for the past 2 weeks now -- but I've not been under the low 180s (except for a brief period in 2001 where I got down to 179) since I was 14 years old. My body was quite comfortable at 185 all through high school, and I think it's safe to assume that it's going to be a little bit of a challenge to get below 180 now.

    Ugh. Nothing to do but drink some water, eat cleanly and get on with the rest of my day.

    Happy Friday, all!

    [Edited for typos]
  • kath711
    kath711 Posts: 712 Member
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    Starting Weight: 137
    Jan. 1: 137
    Jan. 8: 135
    Jan. 15: 134
    Jan. 22: 134
    Jan. 29: 135
    Feb. 5: 135
    Feb. 12: 134
    Feb. 19: 133.5
    Feb. 26: 134 up a little but TOM arggg!!
    March 5:
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    April 30: 129

    have a good one!
  • Mangoaddict
    Mangoaddict Posts: 1,236 Member
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    an. 1: 168lbs
    Jan. 8:
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    Jan. 22: 168lbs
    Jan. 29: 166.8lbs (TOM)
    Feb. 5: 166.6lbs (TOM)
    Feb. 12: 166lbs
    Feb. 19: 166
    Feb. 26: 167.2lbs (not good!)
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    April 30: 150lbs (hopefully!)
  • sphinctress
    sphinctress Posts: 202 Member
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    Hi guys!


    Starting weight 195 June 2009
    Goal weight: 125
    Jan. 1: 189
    Jan. 8: 184
    Jan. 15: 178
    Jan. 22: 174
    Jan. 29: 173
    Feb. 5: 174
    Feb. 12: 169
    Feb. 19: 168
    Feb. 26: 169 ~ well, hopefully I'll drop more this coming week... could be sodium or BM's! Could be I need to change my exercise routine, there were some days in there that I felt really, really hungry and week so towards the end of this week I upped my caloric intake. : )
    March 5:
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    April 30: 162

    See you guys next week!
    : )
  • lisawest
    lisawest Posts: 798 Member
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    Start weight: 182
    Dec. 25: 182
    Jan. 1: Didn't weigh in
    Jan. 8: 180
    Jan. 15: 177
    Jan. 22: 178
    Jan. 29: 175
    Feb. 5: 174
    Feb. 12: 174
    Feb. 19: 171
    Feb. 26: 170
    March 5:
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    April 30: 165!!!

    Ok, so confession time.
    First- I feel a little guilty because my "last 10" before I reach my goal have been coming off pretty regularly, and fairly easily. Everything I've read says that the last 10 are usually the hardest. So, I guess that implies that I should reevaluate my goal and lower it again? I don't know. My current goal is 10lb LESS than my high school weight, and it is within a "normal" BMI for me. Barely, but it is considered normal. I guess I will need to just keep working, and then discuss this with my doc when I go in for my physical in April.:ohwell:
    Second- I just got back from Carlos O'Kelly's (a Mexican restaraunt) where we celebrated DH's birthday. I did really well all day long, but I totally BLEW it tonight! I feel like I'm about to "pray to the porceline god." I haven't eaten that much in one sitting in a VERY LONG time.:sick: I am trying to force down some water to help counteract all the sodium, but I think I may have to give up on that until tomorrow (since it isn't helping the tummy situation any!).

    Good news: I have to go buy a new outfit to wear to my music contest on Wednesday! I have tried on all my dress clothes that would be appropriate, and ALL of them are too big! WooHoo! I hate to spend the $$ on a new outfit, especially since I plan to lose some more. But I HAVE to have something to wear, so I will try some secondhand stores. If I don't find anything there, then I'll go to someplace like Gordman's or Burlington Coat Factory where I can get it for fairly cheap.

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