Checking In! Yesterday was a rough day. :grumble: It was yucky out and all I wanted was anything bad for me...but the most I gave in was at dinner I had a balsalmic vinegar glazed chicken breast (and that's only because it was organic farm raised-yum), some couscous, and steamed broccoli with a slice of cheese! Then I made some "ice cream" for dessert when my sweet tooth wouldn't go away, which was 4oz unsweetened coconut milk, one frozen banana, 4-5 frozen cherries and splash of vanilla extract...it was delish! I think I may have that as an after gym snack w/ some raw cashews! Tonight no meat, but a big salad, leftover couscous, and fresh steamed asparagus.
I got my walk in on my lunch and will be going to the gym tonight to ride the bike and do few reps on the weight machines.

Hope everyone else has a great day!

I have not checked in since this challenge started:blushing: last week was good in regards to getting all my workouts in, but something felt blah. so last thursday when i went o the gym I decided to do strength instead of cardio (usually do some weights at home couple times a week) and dang do I still feel awesome about that workout. so now i get my strength on in the morning, 6-7 am, uhhh.. but it will be worth it (hoping, keeping fingers crossed) and cardio with runs in the evening w/my doggy im trying for 3x a week but so far have only managed 2. Hope everyone else is doing/feeling fantastic


Vision without action is daydream. Action without vision is nightmare.
- Japanese proverb

This has been a tough week. I have been eating real well and exercising a bunch and gaining weight so far this week. It makes me feel like someone is screaming at me that 2+2=9. It seems to maybe be a result of me being addicted to the scale. Time to do something about that and commit to weekly weigh ins only. Hope everyone is doing well. Cheers!

I feel really different this time with this challenge. I can't explain it. I'm getting my workouts in, logging food, I went 12 days without a soda, and then I had about 10 oz. Usually after the first "break" I'm done & cheating completely. My workouts are a mixing up chalene extreme & turbo. When I first got CLX I thought it was lame b/c I'm used to intense workouts and sweating profusely. Well, I didn't have heavy enough weights. I've adjusted my thinking that lifting is supposed to be slower that cardio (duh) and I'm really enjoying the workouts.

One meal, workout & day at a time!

I joined the Eat More Weigh Less challenge too, I don't know about you guys but I feel an instant choke-hold when I'm told I have to eat 1200.

Have a good one friends!

Today was not a good calorie day, no exercise and lots of high calorie foods makes for a rough day. But I got things done that needed to get done for our upcoming trip. And the eating well I gave in to temptation and cravings. I have been doing pretty good with what i eat, and the last two weeks I have been gaining, I got frustrated this week after seeing the scale rising again so I gave in today. If I am going to be gaining weight I will enjoy the food I am eating :-) I know not the right thinking to have, but I was frustrated, back at it tomorrow, going to try to get to the gym for the cycling class (I have never done this class) not sure that I will get in, it's a new day and time, and it's usually packed during the week, so we will see if I even get a spot. But I am proud that I am even planning on going to the gym on a saturday, usually I would shoot the idea down before it even becomes a serous thought. I guess we will see Sunday when I do my weigh in's where I really am, and will know if I made it to the gym tomorrow or not :-)

unfortunately, I haven't even started the challenge that I was once so excited for. I got really sick and just didn't feel like doing anything. Hopefully next will get me back on track.

Wow I just looked at this wee's numbers on the spreadsheet and you guys are seriously rocking this challenge! I'm coming up on TOM this week, so I was feeling a bit frustrated with the numbers I've been seeing. however, I took a step back, reanalyzed, and I know that next week my numbers will be looking better after this week is over. Darn being a girl! haha

I would like to say that I'm very proud of myself for keeping my eating in check on my school days. I have always struggled with that, since I'm in the car for 4 hours! (2 hour drive down to the college and back) So I AM seeing progress in my way of thinking, which is beautiful