Over 200 Club New Year New Me Part 10
awestfall
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Girls I am back and full force losing again.I just figured I am going back to my 1200 calorie diet and no exercise calories because I really don't think I need them right now.I am only going to eat them if I feel hungry.This is how I did it last year and lost almost 50 pounds and I have kept 30 of that off so at least I know how to maintain my weight.I have already lost 3 pounds so I don't have a liar ticker anymore lol.Lets do this !! I am going to be 50 pounds lighter by my birthday because I am going to the beach and I want to look awesome,.
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That's the spirit girl! I have a lier ticker again because I gained a pound over the weekend! We will do this!0
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Thanks for the new thread, awestfall.
50 pounds by July is a REALLY aggressive goal!
Shoot for the moon, but even if you lose half of that it would still be amazing!! 
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Good morning All! I had a good weekend with exercise and pretty good with eating. I didn't buy that bag of chips and container of dip that I really, really wanted when I was at the grocery store. I did eat edamame for my snack several times to try to choose something healthier and with more protein .. but I still went over on sugar and fat and under on protein ... but at least I'm taking some baby steps! I was an exercise QUEEN all weekend, but now feel pretty wiped out today so will take an easy walk today for my exercise. I like the challenge - I did take my measurements a few weeks ago but need to do it again.
checking in for the weekend (Friday/Saturday/sunday):
calories: good - went back and entered everything today
exercise: great - 1 hour turbo kick Friday, 1 hour step + 40 minutes body pump + 30 minutes swim on Saturday, 1 hour step on Sunday
water: not so hot ... didn't track and was probably pretty short
proud: that I exercise so hard but didn't overeat too terribly much because of it
Have a great day everyone!0 -
I HAVE BEEN TOTALLY SLACKING ON THE GYM! Not giving 100% not keeping my workout schedule....time to get back to it, time to kick butt!
LET'S TAKE IT UP A NOTCH THIS WEEK LADIES!!!!!!!!!0 -
oh my gosh girls, I keep snacking over my calories and I'm not logging. I think I'm falling off the wagon...I'm going to peruse the success forum in hopes that I can find some inspiration. the scale still hasnt breached the 230's yet and its going in the opposite direction, so frustrating. I dont want this to be another no loss week...*sigh*
I forced myself to write down everything I ate yesterday since I skipped out like the bad girl I am :devil:
Calories: over by 300
Water: Yes
Exercise: not much, alot of walking and medium intensity cleaning, didnt log it.
Proud: I found an old pair of knee length jeans in my car that were too small for me for a while and I fit perfectly in them and find myself to be very, very attractive in them..they hug my curves just right and show off my monster muscle calves. Woo! Also I picked up two 1x shirts at ross yesterday..I used to be 2x..and the purple one makes me look like a total diva! it makes my newly-shrunken girls (noooooo!
) look really nice (the comparison picture I took for this month compared with the last...my boobs shrank!). I couldnt stop looking in the mirror! If I were a boy I would totaly date myself! :laugh: Its amazing how my self image has changed so drasticly. Which is good, I just need to stay positive and be successful. 0 -
Good Morning Girls, thanks for the new thread awestfall,
MariSama, you can do it girl. I know you can. Congrats on the new clothes
Cris, I know you can kick it up a notch, I am right there with ya!!
lstpaul, congrats on the exercise and doing well this weekend
Jess, nice to see you here this morning.
Okay girls spring has struck. It is going to be in the 70's all week and beautiful, husband fixed my bike and took me on a bike ride yesterday. We are planning to trade in the killer walks for killer bike rides. I am so excited. With the time change the sun is not setting until after 7pm he gets home at 5:20 pm we will head out for a ride and come home and eat dinner around 6:30 pm. I am thinking this may just jump start me. My son and I will continue our leisurely walks at lunch time and I am ready to clean my house like a mad woman. The last almost 3 weeks I have only done the bare minimum around here vacumming and doing dishes that sort of stuff. Today I will be cleaning base boards and mopping floors and scrubbing everything down. I like a clean house plus you burn a lot of calories doing it. Yard work is a must right now so I have lots of exercise waiting for me this week. Looking forward to the new season. Hope you all have a wonderful day!!!!!!!!0 -
I couldnt stop looking in the mirror! If I were a boy I would totaly date myself! :laugh: Its amazing how my self image has changed so drasticly. Which is good, I just need to stay positive and be successful.
:bigsmile: This is SO awesome Mari. You *are* gorgeous!
Obviously from my other posts today, I'm totally with you. I swear I'm turning into quite a foxy lady if I do say so myself. :laugh:
My bf seems to agree. :laugh: At this point, I don't know if he could keep his hands off me if his life depended on it. :blushing:
My best friend noticed & completely called him out on it while she was visiting this weekend.
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How can I join the over 200 club?:huh:0
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How can I join the over 200 club?:huh:
you just did :laugh:
We weigh in on Fridays and the person with the highest % weight loss comes up with a challenge for the up coming week.
Every day we check in with the following: calories (if you met your goal), water (if you consumed 64oz+), excercise (if you did any) and we list sometihng we are proud of every day!
This week's challenge is to take your measurements by friday. This is to help you track your weight loss without using the scale as your only form of measurement
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Welcome Remwagner! We check in every day like Chris said - and we also stop by to say hello, vent or catch up - you'll LOV E it here!
My "Let's do EVERYTHING" first day at the gym yesterday has had a little bit of impact on my back . I couldn't get to sleep last night then was WORRIED about not getting to sleep so I didn't go in and take my Spinning class at six this morning. I'm proud I put my sleep over my excitement about the gym because I really think I need to focus on the basics!
I'm going to be smarter about bedtime:grumble: - last night we celebrated Pi day (3 14) with a light lemon pie that wasn't finished until after 10:30 pm - that didn't help bedtime! I also drank:drinker: caffeine and while I didn't used to be so sensitive to it, the fact that I don't have much any more must have changed that. I'll make sure I have only water or caffeine free tea after 6 PM from now on!
I had left over tuna casserole for lunch and went for a fast paced 45 minute walk so I'm feeling pretty good about today! I'll do my crunches and push-ups when I get home tonight and the go to the gym at six tomorrow for my Day 2 of 5K101! (did I mention how excited I am about starting a running program :laugh: ?)
I weighted in at 183 this morning! It's nice to see that my ticker isn't telling a big fat whopper at the moment! I know my weight may go up as I hydrate this week, plus build muscle from the new exercise (jogging, swimming and biking - OH MY!) and I will have to accept that my month end goal probably won't happen. (179)
OH! Positively_Me - My husband is now a yogurt maker! He's even straining it into Greek yogurt as he goes! I think it's partly because he loves using the whey in place of water (or beer) in our home made bread - but what ever the motivation it's wonderful having lots of Greek Yogurt on hand (it goes pretty fast around here). We're using 1% organic milk and I love how even then it's a fraction of the price it would cost to buy it! It's also thicker than the store versions :bigsmile:
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I agree but even if I get close to that I will be so HAPPY!!!Thanks for the new thread, awestfall.
50 pounds by July is a REALLY aggressive goal! Shoot for the moon, but even if you lose half of that it would still be amazing!! 0 -
:bigsmile: We celebrated Pi day yesterday too ... with homemade pizza pie for dinner and a berry pie for dessert ...0
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Hello ladies.
Doing okay today actually got to sleep till 7 today i was soo happy (ok in my mind maybe still only 6)..but on my clock it said 7
Girls didn't get up , don't know if it because of time change or them being exhuasted from my moms or a little of both.
I ate horible this weekend...I did great last week but the weekend killed me I need to work on that.
I am back today and i guess that is the important part. Scale was evil this morning but i know it probably is water weight.
i took a walk at lunch and i swear my legs were going to die, i did a little shorter today, about 15 minutes instead of the 20, i swear my legs were on fire i came home sat on the couch i couldn't move...this has to get better it has too..i am wondering do you think my calf's and ankles would hurt worse if i was retaining more water?? Just a thought. I am not giving up though I am going to keep pressing and hopefully i can walk for 20 minutes without feeling like i am going to die
I am on call this week so i really want it to be over and done with..
speaking of work i need to get back to it....
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I am soo bored at work (Again) business is so slow lately but I am just happy to still HAVE a job. Anyways, been checking out several threads and reading some motivational quote to get me ready for my run today. I had no idea that week 5 had different workouts each day.,,,day 3 is already freaking me out. I am putting it out of my head right now I just want to look at tonights workout and get it done. Its 5min jogs spaced by 3 mins of walking. I think I will be ok but its been awhile since my last run, ugh wish me luck!
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Oops, I accidentally posted on the old thread, but Cris sent me a reminder. So below is what I posted earlier!
jlb: Way to go on your hotness! I'm glad to hear you're gaining so much confidence because you're amazing and you should know it! Now I want to be "hit on"...
mstahl: Congrats on the running and serious exercising you've been doing! I'm crossing my fingers that you'll be able to continue your gym membership after the free trial.
As for myself, I'm feeling some frustration because I'm gaining according to the scale. I've been working out hard to Jillian Michaels and walking. Other than last night's trip to Olive Garden, I ate within my calories all weekend. But, the scale says I'm up five pounds from two weeks ago. Yes, my ticker is a liar right now! I'm just not sure what else I need to be doing other than watch what I eat a bit more closely and keep working out. Don't worry, I'm not giving up, just needing to do some adjustments, I guess.0 -
After reading the correct thread, I see that a few of us are in the same boat of feeling frustrated and feeling like we need to kick it up a notch...I'm open to suggestions! I need to lose the 5 lbs. I've gained back.
Cris: You'll do just fine on the C25K because you're a rockstar! What kind of work do you do? I'm in the same boat with work being really slow lately, but at least I have a job! It's still boring and frustrating, though!0 -
I am soo bored at work (Again) business is so slow lately but I am just happy to still HAVE a job. Anyways, been checking out several threads and reading some motivational quote to get me ready for my run today. I had no idea that week 5 had different workouts each day.,,,day 3 is already freaking me out. I am putting it out of my head right now I just want to look at tonights workout and get it done. Its 5min jogs spaced by 3 mins of walking. I think I will be ok but its been awhile since my last run, ugh wish me luck!
Cris
You can totally do it, Cris. I surprised the crap (not literally) out of myself on week 5!
Last week I restarted C25K at week 3 and paired a 5.1mph running speed with a 3.8 jogging speed. The first time I went through, I was at like a 4.2mph jogging speed and a 3.0mph walking speed. I had to start decreasing my jogging speed to make it through the longer runs. Slowing down to make the time or distance goal is what is recommended and is what I would do again, but it left me being able to run 16 minute mile after 16 minute mile rather than being able to run at a decent speed for any amount of time at all. My new C25K speed workout kicked my butt first time I tried it but last Saturday I did well with it & added a couple extra running intervals in so I don't lose any of my endurance/stamina while working on my speed. Went close to half a mile farther than I did the first time I went through week 3! I'm actually making it well over 2 miles in 30 minutes now. Before I was easily jogging 40+ minutes straight, but I was only jogging 3.6-3.9 mph or so, so it was still taking me over 45 minutes to *run* 3 miles.
Enough of that! I'm completely back on board with the "it's okay to be uncomfortable running" mantra. Felt like I was going to puke while running on Saturday for the first time in a couple months. I won't say it felt good -- but it did feel like progress. :laugh: And it certainly feels good to think I'll be running 3 miles in under 36 minutes in a few weeks -- maybe even in time for my first 5k (June 5th).:bigsmile:0 -
thanks for the encouragement, jlb and momma2four :flowerforyou: every little bit helps!0
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Hello girls,
It has been a week since i logged on..family things and too much going on.
from the last time i posted i reported that i gained weight due to TOM coming...well it came and it should be long gone by tomorrow. I still feel like crap. I have no exercised in a whole week...i can't believe i said that. I have not logged my food in a week. I try t owatch what i ate during that week...but i know the late night snacking killed me big time. I found myself good all day and morning and once the children are sleeping and i am in my relax mood/mode i felt hungry and wanted to eat...and i would eat a bowl of cereal...or some popcorn.. I feel so embarrased that i lack willpower at night. I need help before i fall off this wagon...i am so struggling and i am not sure where ot begin. Where is my motivation today?? i feel so drained out...i need to get my butt up to walk or do something to burn the extra calories due to the late night snacking.
Before i go.. Congrates Cris on being the biggest loser for this week:flowerforyou:
Everyone is doing an amazing job...keep it up...i feelyou group of girls are my second family
:flowerforyou:
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Welcome Remwagner! We check in every day like Chris said - and we also stop by to say hello, vent or catch up - you'll LOV E it here!
My "Let's do EVERYTHING" first day at the gym yesterday has had a little bit of impact on my back . I couldn't get to sleep last night then was WORRIED about not getting to sleep so I didn't go in and take my Spinning class at six this morning. I'm proud I put my sleep over my excitement about the gym because I really think I need to focus on the basics!
I'm going to be smarter about bedtime:grumble: - last night we celebrated Pi day (3 14) with a light lemon pie that wasn't finished until after 10:30 pm - that didn't help bedtime! I also drank:drinker: caffeine and while I didn't used to be so sensitive to it, the fact that I don't have much any more must have changed that. I'll make sure I have only water or caffeine free tea after 6 PM from now on!
I had left over tuna casserole for lunch and went for a fast paced 45 minute walk so I'm feeling pretty good about today! I'll do my crunches and push-ups when I get home tonight and the go to the gym at six tomorrow for my Day 2 of 5K101! (did I mention how excited I am about starting a running program :laugh: ?)
I weighted in at 183 this morning! It's nice to see that my ticker isn't telling a big fat whopper at the moment! I know my weight may go up as I hydrate this week, plus build muscle from the new exercise (jogging, swimming and biking - OH MY!) and I will have to accept that my month end goal probably won't happen. (179)
OH! Positively_Me - My husband is now a yogurt maker! He's even straining it into Greek yogurt as he goes! I think it's partly because he loves using the whey in place of water (or beer) in our home made bread - but what ever the motivation it's wonderful having lots of Greek Yogurt on hand (it goes pretty fast around here). We're using 1% organic milk and I love how even then it's a fraction of the price it would cost to buy it! It's also thicker than the store versions :bigsmile: LOVING IT!
That is nice to hear...
btw, do you make the yogurt plain and add your own things when it's done? Or do you add your flavoring when the milk is boiling. I started to like the yogurt plain and sometimes eat it will berries and granola..and i also drain the yogurt until it's very thick ( like cream cheese) add a sprinkle of salt and olive oil and spread it on whole wheat bread..yum! or sthin slices of cucumber, yogurt spread, and whole wheat bread..yum too!0 -
Positively_Me - try the "I'll eat the yummy snack 20 minutes after I eat this apple" trick. If I can promise myself I still get the popcorn - but I'm going to eat (fill in the blank with a bulky healthy snack like an apple or carrots) first... I'm more willing to wait. Then after I've had my healthy snack I'm able to say NO to the other less ideal option. Because I'm a cheater I actually set my stove top timer for this. I'll literally walk up to the kitchen, get an apple, set the timer for 15 or 20 minutes and go back downstairs and eat my apple while I sulk. at least 80% of the time when the buzzer goes off I'm OK saying NO even though I have to go BACK into the kitchen to turn it off! If I say "yes" I give myself a portion of what ever it is rather than taking the bag or pan of it downstairs. If I want more I make myself wait 15 minutes. It's a stupid game but I've pretty much conquered nighttime snacks!
I'm struggling with the exercise - mornings are my best options and I need to get my butt out of bed. This comes down to my sticking to my bed-time. ARGH! It should be so simple! I hate that the unhealthy choices are neither rational or logical - they can only be beaten with determination! I want to just argue them to death (like I do my husband ) I am wasting too much time thinking about this and not enough time DOING something about it! So I just got back from three trips up the steps here at work. One small victory for my day :bigsmile: 0 -
Mstahl : thankx for the tips on Late night snacking...i am fine during the day but once night hits i want to eat...i know for sure i am not hungry but i want someting to keep me busy while i watch my shows...this is considered *ME* time. ANd after i have eaten the bad food ( ice cream, cheese, sandwich, candy) i feel so guilty and say what the heck...and still eat...not sure why i am doing it...i thought i stop doing tis binge eating long time ago and why the heck am i going back to my old ways ...i am afraid that one day i will wake up and i pack on the 45 pounds i have once lost....
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btw, do you make the yogurt plain and add your own things when it's done? Or do you add your flavoring when the milk is boiling. I started to like the yogurt plain and sometimes eat it will berries and granola..and i also drain the yogurt until it's very thick ( like cream cheese) add a sprinkle of salt and olive oil and spread it on whole wheat bread..yum! or sthin slices of cucumber, yogurt spread, and whole wheat bread..yum too!
I make it plain then add to it depending on what I want. I use 1/2 a cup as my usual portion for a meal or snack and my favorite "quick" fix is to stir in a Tbsp of maple syrup - YUM! I also have used it as a spread on bread and we use it like sour cream - a nice dollup on last nights tuna casserole was fabulous! I also added some to a frittata I made last week!0 -
Positively: On the plus side, you know where the problems are and you know what to do to fix it. Now, I understand that the motivation to fix it is often the problem, as is true in my case. Just know that we're here and you'll get through this little bump in the road because you know you're worth it!0
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JBL you look amazing !!! I can't wait till I get to 210 and below.I am not far from there either.I plan on being at least under 200 for my birthday.I couldnt stop looking in the mirror! If I were a boy I would totaly date myself! :laugh: Its amazing how my self image has changed so drasticly. Which is good, I just need to stay positive and be successful.
:bigsmile: This is SO awesome Mari. You *are* gorgeous!
Obviously from my other posts today, I'm totally with you. I swear I'm turning into quite a foxy lady if I do say so myself. :laugh:
My bf seems to agree. :laugh: At this point, I don't know if he could keep his hands off me if his life depended on it. :blushing:
My best friend noticed & completely called him out on it while she was visiting this weekend.0 -
Keep at it lil debbie !! If your walking up hill that might be a reason your calfs are on fire.I don't know what kind of terrain you are walking on or how fast you are walking either.But definitely if there is an incline to your terrain you are walking in that would cause your muscles to burn.I know when I run for long periods of time my begin to burn especailly if I am going uphill.I hope this helps and keep it up it will pay off.:happy:Hello ladies.
Doing okay today actually got to sleep till 7 today i was soo happy (ok in my mind maybe still only 6)..but on my clock it said 7
Girls didn't get up , don't know if it because of time change or them being exhuasted from my moms or a little of both.
I ate horible this weekend...I did great last week but the weekend killed me I need to work on that.
I am back today and i guess that is the important part. Scale was evil this morning but i know it probably is water weight.
i took a walk at lunch and i swear my legs were going to die, i did a little shorter today, about 15 minutes instead of the 20, i swear my legs were on fire i came home sat on the couch i couldn't move...this has to get better it has too..i am wondering do you think my calf's and ankles would hurt worse if i was retaining more water?? Just a thought. I am not giving up though I am going to keep pressing and hopefully i can walk for 20 minutes without feeling like i am going to die
I am on call this week so i really want it to be over and done with..
speaking of work i need to get back to it....
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Don't you dare give up !!! You are worth this and you can do this because you still care enough to do this because your still here.Now with that said get those calories logged and workout NOW!!! I have a problem with eating at night too but I have learned that GUM helps with that problem.I don't eat past 6pm and if I feel hungry I chew a piece of gum and usually the hunger pains subside.Another thing you can do is drink a nice big glass of WATER you may be dehydrated and not really hungry.After you drink the water give it about 5 minutes to see if it fills you up if not you might be hungry but again I go back to the GUM to control the urge to eat because if your like me if you eat at night the scale reflects it the next morning.I hope this helps !! And if you need to talk message me.Hello girls,
It has been a week since i logged on..family things and too much going on.
from the last time i posted i reported that i gained weight due to TOM coming...well it came and it should be long gone by tomorrow. I still feel like crap. I have no exercised in a whole week...i can't believe i said that. I have not logged my food in a week. I try t owatch what i ate during that week...but i know the late night snacking killed me big time. I found myself good all day and morning and once the children are sleeping and i am in my relax mood/mode i felt hungry and wanted to eat...and i would eat a bowl of cereal...or some popcorn.. I feel so embarrased that i lack willpower at night. I need help before i fall off this wagon...i am so struggling and i am not sure where ot begin. Where is my motivation today?? i feel so drained out...i need to get my butt up to walk or do something to burn the extra calories due to the late night snacking.
Before i go.. Congrates Cris on being the biggest loser for this week:flowerforyou:
Everyone is doing an amazing job...keep it up...i feelyou group of girls are my second family :flowerforyou:
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Positively_Me - for my late night nibbles I set aside a meals worth of calories. I take an oz. of a good cheese - right now Huntsville (or something close to that) Gloucester with Stilton is my FAV. - and mince it into little tiny pea sized nibbles. The I get a nice 6 oz. pour of a dry red wine. The I take a nibble of cheese, and a sip of wine - set the wine glass down and savor... and repeat SLOWLY. It helps that I'm reading and not watching TV because reading keeps my hands occupied I generally save enough calories to have two glasses of wine but only an oz of cheese. I've cut it into rice sized pieces to make it last
Awestfall - We all know your weight is going to come off- I know it can be hard to see the scale hold tight but you are doing the right thing and we are so proud of you! I hope you don't judge your hard work by the numbers you see on that evil scale - because it should really be based on the great food you and your family are eating and how you fit you're becoming! You are doing a world of good by setting a healthy standard for your family! AND you're going to get the big bonus of feeling great AND you'll look wonderful. Remember to appreciate how far you've come!
I stopped on my way home and picked up some tilapia for dinner! There was a package with three pieces in it - perfect for us! I'm going to saute it in a little olive oil with just salt and pepper on it - and serve it with some roasted asparagus and brown rice :bigsmile: And I haven't had a glass of wine since Thursday *gasp* so I think I'll have a nice glass tonight by the fire *swoon*! 0 -
pos_me - look how far you've come! I bet you a million dollars that once you start exercising again you will not feel tired! Get back on that horse, dammit! :laugh: You can do it!!!
I am exhausted, and still have to go to a three hour rehearsal.
check in:
cals: OK
water: OK
exercise: none (day off)
proud: my students' show rehearsal went very well today. Whew. You never know with 6 & 7-year-olds! 0 -
awestfall - THanks...i did do a different path today, than i normally do, maybe it was uphill and i just didn't know it, they hurt much more than usual...they do hurt every time but this time i think it was much worse.
not sure if i will get to walk tomorrow, my little one is sick (yet again) and she will be home with me tomorrow. I am going to do my best to work but probably wont' take a lunch.
I did do better on my water today..not where i need to be but better figure everyday i can get better and better.
jib - you look soo awesome...i hope one day i can get down to 210 that just seems like so far away for me, you look awesome keep at it you will be under 200 in no time.0
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