Summer Weight Loss Challenge
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Welcome new challengers: 12774 and mamagirl49! We're so happy to have you join us on as we all make strides towards better health and wellness! Welcome!:flowerforyou:
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Hey everyone so I came across this neat lunch. It's called salad in a jar. I tried it for the first time yesterday and absolutely loved it!! I made 5 jars on Sunday so I'll have one for everyday this week. Here's a link http://www.eatingbirdfood.com/2012/07/quick-and-easy-lunch-idea-salad-in-a-jar/
I think next week I may add chicken or tuna to my jars.0 -
Thanks for the suggestion. Years ago I was a vegetarian. I am now a meat eater, but I definitely want to try different veggies. My goal is to eat more things that are in season.0
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Hello ladies just a little encouragement can go along way! So we can and we will get through this thing called weight loss or as we should call it our new lifestyle. If we believe in a higher power other than what we can see than we will achieve what we set forth...believe have faith and govern yourself according to what you wish to receive which is something so extraordinary! Be blessed and stay focused!!!
Thank you Yummy! This is what I needed to hear today!! Bless you good!0 -
Hey everyone so I came across this neat lunch. It's called salad in a jar. I tried it for the first time yesterday and absolutely loved it!! I made 5 jars on Sunday so I'll have one for everyday this week. Here's a link http://www.eatingbirdfood.com/2012/07/quick-and-easy-lunch-idea-salad-in-a-jar/
I think next week I may add chicken or tuna to my jars.
I just love this idea! I pinned this on Pinterest but I haven't tried it yet. I'm making spaghetti for dinner, perhaps I'll use the jars from that for my salads.0 -
Latest stats...
SW 1/7: 218
1/14 - 216.4
1/21 - 216
1/28 - 216
2/02 - 214.9
2/12 - 215.6
OMG I got totally off track this weekend. The church dinner required so much time and work. It was fun and a success but I ate horribly all weekend and did not log or have the time or energy to exercise. I need to get back on track and start again....NOW! I need to refocus.0 -
Went to my MD today . Got the ok to start my vegetarian diet. He was very pleased with my wt loss and also my water intake.Was dreading that visit for a few months now.I am back on track and ready to kick it.0
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I have a question. I know that sugar from fresh fruit is best, but do you think it is possible to have too much fresh fruit where sugar could hinder weight loss? Reason why I am asking is because, I am not moving in my weight and I may need to tweak what I am eating. I have been making Nutribullet drinks with (spinach, frozen fruit, chia seeds or flax seed, 1/2 banana, and fiber powder or sometimes protein powder if I need that boost). I have been using green tea with pomegranate flavor or either water as my liquid for these drinks.
Then sometimes as a snack, I have a piece of fruit (whatever I have on hand: apple, orange, pear....), do you think I am taking in too much sugar and that could be causing me not to lose weight? I am working out and staying under my calorie count, so I am not sure what is happening. Wanted to get a few suggestions.
Thanks Ladies!
Decide .Commit. Succeed (from Beachbody)0 -
SW: 302 (1/23/13)
299.6 (1/26/13); 2.4 lbs. eliminated (mid-week weigh-in)
298.1 (1/29/13); 1.5 lbs. Gone!
296.1 (2/05/13); 2 lbs. Gone!
CW:295.2 (2/12/13); .9 lb. Gone!
NSV this week lifted 10 pounds more of my body weight doing assisted chin ups and dips!
Total Weight eliminated during this challenge 6.8!
GW: 252
NSV 1) Stay focused, 2) increase Cardio duration, 3) Drop 2 clothing sizes, 4) Have Active Rest Days
Thank You for this Challenge! Thank you to everyone for sharing ,it helps me stay focused. It is so refreshing to know I am not in this battle alone! Continuous success to all!0 -
Im new to the forum but im glad I came across this! Great job so far ladies!
SW: 264
CW: 245
Short Term Goal: 200
GW:180
Victories I would like to achieve:
1: Continue to stay at calorie goal
2: Work out 3-5 times a week with variety to workouts
3: Be swim suit ready of course!
I look forward to seeing everyone else's success in the challenge!0 -
Went to my MD today . Got the ok to start my vegetarian diet. He was very pleased with my wt loss and also my water intake.Was dreading that visit for a few months now.I am back on track and ready to kick it.
You're doing great! Way to work it!0 -
I joined this group 2 days ago ,so I decided to try and catch up and read the past posts from Jan 8th.I must say that this is one of the most electrifying and active groups.
Yana, you are a very efficient and organized moderator.
Nette, you are all that and more.
Thank you so very much for accepting me .
I have finally found my group.0 -
Happy Valentine's Day to all you beautiful ladies.0
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Checking in today, hope everyone is doing great! I am down a bit and very excited about it!
SW: 251.7
CW: 248.5 :happy:
GW: 199
My goals are to:
1) Do the right thing as far as food choices go. Stop myself when I am headed in the wrong direction.
2) Do not mess up and then hide from the scale so that I do not have to face the music.
3) Workout for 60 minutes a day no matter what.
4) Track my food!!0 -
I have a question. I know that sugar from fresh fruit is best, but do you think it is possible to have too much fresh fruit where sugar could hinder weight loss? Reason why I am asking is because, I am not moving in my weight and I may need to tweak what I am eating. I have been making Nutribullet drinks with (spinach, frozen fruit, chia seeds or flax seed, 1/2 banana, and fiber powder or sometimes protein powder if I need that boost). I have been using green tea with pomegranate flavor or either water as my liquid for these drinks.
Then sometimes as a snack, I have a piece of fruit (whatever I have on hand: apple, orange, pear....), do you think I am taking in too much sugar and that could be causing me not to lose weight? I am working out and staying under my calorie count, so I am not sure what is happening. Wanted to get a few suggestions.
Thanks Ladies!
Decide .Commit. Succeed (from Beachbody)
I'm no nutritionist, but I doubt that you could be eating enough fruit to derail your progress. How are your sodium levels? I've eaten pasta and some pizza this week and now my weight is at a standstill from water retention due to the sodium.0 -
I joined this group 2 days ago ,so I decided to try and catch up and read the past posts from Jan 8th.I must say that this is one of the most electrifying and active groups.
Yana, you are a very efficient and organized moderator.
Nette, you are all that and more.
Thank you so very much for accepting me .
I have finally found my group.
Thank you so much! It makes me happy that you're here. It's the member like you who keep this group electrifying and active! :flowerforyou: 0 -
Welcome Mamaeeyore19! You've got some awesome goals, and it looks like you already have some great progress, too! Keep up the good work and post here often! There are some super ladies here who love to offer their support and friendship! Wishing you well! 0
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Checking in today, hope everyone is doing great! I am down a bit and very excited about it!
SW: 251.7
CW: 248.5 :happy:
GW: 199
My goals are to:
1) Do the right thing as far as food choices go. Stop myself when I am headed in the wrong direction.
2) Do not mess up and then hide from the scale so that I do not have to face the music.
3) Workout for 60 minutes a day no matter what.
4) Track my food!!
Good going, Ritaspal!!! 0 -
I have a question. I know that sugar from fresh fruit is best, but do you think it is possible to have too much fresh fruit where sugar could hinder weight loss? Reason why I am asking is because, I am not moving in my weight and I may need to tweak what I am eating. I have been making Nutribullet drinks with (spinach, frozen fruit, chia seeds or flax seed, 1/2 banana, and fiber powder or sometimes protein powder if I need that boost). I have been using green tea with pomegranate flavor or either water as my liquid for these drinks.
Then sometimes as a snack, I have a piece of fruit (whatever I have on hand: apple, orange, pear....), do you think I am taking in too much sugar and that could be causing me not to lose weight? I am working out and staying under my calorie count, so I am not sure what is happening. Wanted to get a few suggestions.
Thanks Ladies!
Decide .Commit. Succeed (from Beachbody)
I'm no nutritionist, but I doubt that you could be eating enough fruit to derail your progress. How are your sodium levels? I've eaten pasta and some pizza this week and now my weight is at a standstill from water retention due to the sodium.
I will go back over my food diary and see if sodium could be the issue. After some thought, I was thinking the same as far as fruit being the issue, but figured I would ask. Thanks for the help Yana.
I actually went to Trader Joe's yesterday and picked up some better snacks. I found some Spinach, Kale and greek yogurt dip and three layer hummus. They are both delicious. I will have some spinach dip with some organic carrots in a little bit.0 -
To the above poster that doesn't sound like too much sugar if that's your only source.
SW: 235
CW: 228
GW: 195
I am down a total of 7 lbs. (I couldn't remember when we are supposed to weigh). I am excited about the 7 lbs but I do know that some of it is definitely water weight.0 -
Ok here we go
SW: 245
CW: 205
GW: 180
Personal Goals Outside the Gym
1) Finish everything I get started
2) Catch up on everything that I started and didn't finish
Accomplishments
1) Got my Husband to go with me to the gym 3 times a week!!!
2) Started back on the right track.... Logging in my food on My Fitness Pal :happy:0 -
I've read that sugar from fruit is good sugar... Natural and unprocessed is the best kind of sugar... Only other sugar that's better is a sweet kisses from our loved ones.... Had to throw that in for Valentine's Day
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I've read that sugar from fruit is good sugar... Natural and unprocessed is the best kind of sugar... Only other sugar that's better is a sweet kisses from our loved ones.... Had to throw that in for Valentine's Day
Thanks. I am keeping the fruit in, but will tweak some other things. Nutribullet is my friend again. :drinker:0 -
Can someone please tell me how to reply to a person's post. I cannot figure it out for the life of me! :sad: :sad:0
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Hello MFP family I am so happy to report my second weigh in for this Challenge!!!
SW: 270
CW: 256.8
GW: 190
I pray everyone has a great healthy week. 0 -
Can someone please tell me how to reply to a person's post. I cannot figure it out for the life of me! :sad: :sad:
Angelh1908, when you are viewing the post you want to reply to, click the "quote" button, and it will capture the post you want to reply to. You then type your reply right underneath the captured quote. When you are finished, you click "post reply".
I hope that helps!0 -
I wanted to mention a great magazine that I truly love, Cooking Light. They really have some great recipes for your main course, desserts, vegetables, pastas, etc. They don't skimp on flavor either! I find myself cooking more with fresh herbs now. I like the recipes you can make under 30 minutes, since I am trying to keep on schedule with my workouts after work. I try to make enough to last a few days, but my husband eats more than his share of the portions! You can also search for recipes through their online site.
Just thought I would share.0 -
@ akiss4u2tam Way to go on getting hubby to go to the gym with you.
I have been trying to figure out how to do this. We have two little kids and our schedules just don't seem conducive this this. Once the weather breaks. I definitely plan on trying walking as a family some evenings.0 -
Can someone please tell me how to reply to a person's post. I cannot figure it out for the life of me! :sad: :sad:
Angelh1908, when you are viewing the post you want to reply to, click the "quote" button, and it will capture the post you want to reply to. You then type your reply right underneath the captured quote. When you are finished, you click "post reply".
I hope that helps!
Thanks so much! :happy:0 -
Hey ladies!
Feel like i've not checked in properly in ages although I am always reading the latest replies.
I just want to say I am very proud of each and everyone of us, I have never known a group of such motivational and inspirational women and I know that with all this on our side we will meet our targets in no time.
NSV for today is my endurance is on the increase as I am putting in a lot more intensity and doing all the high jumps and kicks during my Turbofire workouts, my body is definitely changing.. :happy:
As of today I have 3.8lbs to go until I reach my lowest of 217lbs for a second time after that my ticker can continue moving again and I cannot wait.
Have a wonderfully active weekend! 0
