Weight loss army!!

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  • jennmcpherson
    jennmcpherson Posts: 263 Member
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  • jennmcpherson
    jennmcpherson Posts: 263 Member
    Ok challenge time!
    Everyone has been doing so well at the water challenge, so well in fact I'm going to up it!
    9 glasses of water a day at least. That's 2250 mL or 72 oz.
    Exercise well, I think we'll keep that at the 210 minutes this week but please feel free to up that yourself. I'm personally aiming for 300 minutes of exercise this week.
    Fruits and veggies seems to be everyone's hardest challenge so we'll keep that at 6 servings per day. On thing I find that really helps is to eat one of your meals as only fruits and veggies.
  • blondie76
    blondie76 Posts: 552 Member
    Ok challenge time!
    Everyone has been doing so well at the water challenge, so well in fact I'm going to up it!
    9 glasses of water a day at least. That's 2250 mL or 72 oz.
    Exercise well, I think we'll keep that at the 210 minutes this week but please feel free to up that yourself. I'm personally aiming for 300 minutes of exercise this week.
    Fruits and veggies seems to be everyone's hardest challenge so we'll keep that at 6 servings per day. On thing I find that really helps is to eat one of your meals as only fruits and veggies.


    great goals Jenn!!

    And thanks for all you do!
    Its only tues and I am already at 128 mins of excersise lol! And I have done nothing yet!

    I like you one meal as all fruits and veggies, what do you normally do?

    Sherri :)
  • jillybeanruns
    jillybeanruns Posts: 1,420 Member
    allislefttogain – Wowzers! So close you can taste it I bet, haha! Was it you who did the no drinking for a couple of months? I’m thinking about doing that. I don’t drink a lot but I find that whenever I do it’s just a pile of extra calories and when I do my next weigh-in I’m always choked about it.

    Jenn, that was me! I didn't have any drinks from March 19th to May 29th! It was kind of an accident at first, but then I used it as a motivator to lose more pounds and I know it definitely helped me lose faster. I wasn't drinking much before, but I know it helped for sure.

    I personally think it's easier to just work 2-3 servings of veggies in with every meal. If you do one meal of just veggies, you're not getting much protein and then I think it's MUCH harder to make it up at the end of the day. I currently have blackberries and blueberries for breakfast, apple and carrots for lunch and then two veggies for dinner (potato/carrots/broccoli) and then have others as some of my snacks throughout the day!
  • chgraham
    chgraham Posts: 122
    Seeing this chart is great. Thank you for doing this.

    I haven't had a drink since February, I think. I usually have a drink when I visit the in-laws and when we saw them 2 weeks ago, I had my water and that was enough for me. Didn't really even miss the alcohol : )

    I am going to attempt to up my water to about 10 cups per day, I usually drink 9-10 already, but lately I have been able to do the 9 for sure.

    The veggies are no problem I have them for 4 of my 5 meals a day.

    I need to work on the exercise bit. I exercise in the morning, but that has been about it lately, need to get back to the gym and do a good workout. If the weather is nice this weekend, might actually get the bike ready and go for a bike ride.
  • jennmcpherson
    jennmcpherson Posts: 263 Member
    blondie76 – I’m glad you like them, why fix it if it’s not broken right?! Don’t thank me, thank you for showing up week after week. That’s great about your exercise! What is your goal for exercise minutes for this week? For my veggie meal, I usually have a huge bowl of celery, carrots, broccoli and cauliflower with some hummus. Some yummy and filling and it usually knocks off about 3 servings for me. I try to add veggies and fruits to every meal but I like to bang out a bunch in one meal, it doesn’t work for everyone but I like it.

    allislefttogain – I was thinking 2 months for myself as well. I’m not a big drinker either but I think it will help for sure. I never thought of the protein, I’ll have to check mine and see if it’s affecting my daily totals. Thanks for the tip.

    chgraham – The chart has really motivated me! Thank you for joining the group otherwise it would just be me on there and that might look a bit sad, haha. Great idea to push yourself on the water intake. I’ve really been trying to up my exercise lately. Last week I really pushed it and ended up down 2.4 pounds so if that’s not motivation, I don’t know what is!
  • kizzym
    kizzym Posts: 250
    is it too late to join?
  • barty
    barty Posts: 729
    Hello Jenn and All, Well i am another pound closer to my target :laugh: only 3 more to go !!!!!! Really pleased with that as I have had a Wedding Reception on Friday Night and a BBQ on Saturday Night.


    start weight (and heaviest weight) with MFP on 1/12/10 ....164.5 pounds
    Last weeks weight ......................................................................130 .pounds
    current weight ..............................................................................129 ..pounds
    final goal .......................................................................................126 ..pounds

    On the puppy front .......I have had lots of very early mornings this week but have not got as much exercise in as puppy watching is very time consuming :bigsmile: Hubby is now besotted with puppy so all is well ATM.
    Good Luck to you all with your weigh- ins
  • chgraham
    chgraham Posts: 122
    Current Weight = 186.5 lbs
    Last week Weight = 189.5 lbs

    3lbs gone this week. I hope next week is just as good.

    My water intake was pretty good, some days were better than others. So far this morning I have already had 3 cups of water. The veggies are no problem, I have them with almost every meal except breakfast.

    Getting to the gym was still an issue this past week. At home no problem, just getting out. Managed to walk the bikes to the gas station to put air in the tires, then rode home in the rain showers.
  • bowbee
    bowbee Posts: 77 Member
    Hey!
    Really good week. Lost 3.6lbs. CW 216.6

    running late...will reply later with how I did with this week's challenges!

    Take care!
  • melbhall
    melbhall Posts: 519
    Okay, I GAINED! Big Time =( =( =(

    Current weight: 175.4

    After reading several posts I'm thinking I seriously need to cut my alcohol down. Hubby and I have a glass or 2 of wine several times a week after we put our son to bed and then we sit around and watch tv. I really want to lose weight and when we drink wine we then snack on any and everything available. Last night it was potato wedges...UGH. We have Margarita Tuesday every week with friends and we so look forward to it. My goal for this week is to only have 1 margarita (no matter how many extra calories I have) and not to drink anything else!!!

    *Just a side note, I feel really guilty and horrible about this so I am not going to change my ticker that says I've lost 7 lbs. I'm just going to leave it the same even though it should only say 5. I promise to get my act together!
  • blondie76
    blondie76 Posts: 552 Member
    Lol another half a pound for me! so 177 now!!
  • metfanlisa
    metfanlisa Posts: 29 Member
    Happy Monday Troops! I hope the weekend was good to you all.

    I'm weighing in today at 150.6, a slight gain but can I blame it on TOM coming this week? lol

    I'm not feeling bad that my bar hasn't moved much this week because I succeeded in beating a goal I set for myself this weekend. I ran a 10k on Saturday and had a goal time of 1:14.33 and made it in 1:13.47!! It's not a big time gap but I'll take it! Woo Hoo!!

    I haven't been good on my fruits/vege's these last couple weeks, however my water intake is on track and I did manage the 210min of exercise but did not reach my own personal exercise goal for the week. :ohwell:

    On to a new week and a better commitment to myself and the Army! Next week I start training for my 2nd Half Marathon so hopefully I can stick w/ALL the workouts and break the 150lb plateau!!!

    Have a great week everyone!
  • enromero
    enromero Posts: 104
    Just a quick note, as Im busy around the house at the moment... I lost 1 lb this week makin my CW 208....Idid start sat morn so I was pleasantly surprised with the 1lb!! I did work my *kitten* off in the gym last week (I actually had a workout buddy last week and we push each other, wish we could do that every week but she lives an hr away from here lol)

    On a side note, last fri when I went to pick my 5 yr old up from daycare he runs to me and hugs me around the waist...stopped, looked up at me, grabbed my stomach and said "mommy you are getting skinny again" I wanted to cry, but instead I just smiled and said I know honey :-) If u read my profile, u would understand that he is my biggest motivator!!

    Erin
    SW 3/1/10- 241
    LW 5/30/10- 209
    CW 6/7/10- 208

    *8 lbs to go and I get a meeting with a personal trainer!!!!!!! <- super excited about this!!!
  • sweet148angel
    sweet148angel Posts: 27 Member
    Gained this week with all of the family get togethers. However back to the grind again thsis week.
    Weight this am was 234.4
  • jennmcpherson
    jennmcpherson Posts: 263 Member
    kizzym – It’s never too late to join, we’d love to have you in our army!
    barty – Congrats on the pound closer, you are so close, only 3 pounds! Great to hear that everything with the puppy is going well, what kind did you get? What’s his/her name?
    chgraham – 3 pounds, look at you go! I love riding my bike and it’s great exercise!
    bowbee – 3.6! Wowzers! Very impressed! Keep up with the hard work!
    melbhall – Oh Mel, big hug for you. I think I’m going to cut out alcohol for a bit too.
    blondie76 – Fantastic! That’s what I like to see!
    metfanlisa – I think blaming it on TOM is more than appropriate. Congrats on A) the 10K and B) beating your goal! I’m sure you’ll do great this week, you sound very empowered!
    enromero – Great work on the 1 pound down this week. Kids are the most honest people in the whole world (I’ve read your profile, it made me thank my lucky stars that the twins aren’t even 2 yet). What a perfect compliment coming from him, you know he’s telling the truth, haha.
    sweet148angel – That darn family coming to visit and have fun with you! Kick some butt this week! I know you will!


    I'm so sorry but I wasn't able to weigh-in this morning. What is up with me not getting up on Monday mornings anymore. . .

    I had a great weekend. Yesterday my husband and I threw a surprise birthday party for his Mom. So much fun! Hopefully the bbq doesn't reflect on tomorrow's weigh-in!
  • bowbee
    bowbee Posts: 77 Member
    Happy Monday Troops! I hope the weekend was good to you all.

    I'm weighing in today at 150.6, a slight gain but can I blame it on TOM coming this week? lol

    I'm not feeling bad that my bar hasn't moved much this week because I succeeded in beating a goal I set for myself this weekend. I ran a 10k on Saturday and had a goal time of 1:14.33 and made it in 1:13.47!! It's not a big time gap but I'll take it! Woo Hoo!!

    I haven't been good on my fruits/vege's these last couple weeks, however my water intake is on track and I did manage the 210min of exercise but did not reach my own personal exercise goal for the week. :ohwell:

    On to a new week and a better commitment to myself and the Army! Next week I start training for my 2nd Half Marathon so hopefully I can stick w/ALL the workouts and break the 150lb plateau!!!

    Have a great week everyone!

    Awesome!! Way to go Lisa!
    Fantastic job on the 10K..you should feel proud!!
  • KaySaver
    KaySaver Posts: 92 Member
    Hello! Noobie here!

    I am all in for this weight loss army.

    SW 220
    CW 212
    1st GW 200
    Ultimate GW 130
  • kizzym
    kizzym Posts: 250
    sw: 180 ibs
    gw by end of this month: 175

    so what all do we need to do on here?
  • hooah_mj
    hooah_mj Posts: 1,004 Member
    So much going on this morning that I never got on the scale.
    Not that I lost anything, but I gotta keep it real...early tomorrow.
    See ya then.
  • hooah_mj
    hooah_mj Posts: 1,004 Member
    Does a 0.1 drop even count as a measure?
    Going to turn things up this week. I've pretty much maintained the last month+, but I'm starting to get that sluggish feeling back so-gotta-go....

    Like I said above, not hardly a change in weight this week (guess that's both good and bad), let's see if I can change that for next week!
    Keep it going MFPals!:tongue:
  • melbhall
    melbhall Posts: 519
    Okay, so I weighed in again because I was horrified by my gain and guess what? I'm down to 172! I did lose, I was just hanging on to all that gross salt and alchohol. So if you haven't already completed the graph Jenn please use my new weight

    172 YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • metfanlisa
    metfanlisa Posts: 29 Member
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    Awesome!! Way to go Lisa!
    Fantastic job on the 10K..you should feel proud!!
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    Thanks Much! It really feels good to know I can accomplish such a feat! I started running just 2 years ago, it certainly is a calorie burner!
  • jennmcpherson
    jennmcpherson Posts: 263 Member
    KaySaver – Glad to have you with us! Weekly weigh-ins on Mondays and look out for some fun challenges.
    kizzym – Welcome once again, right now we are weighing in on Monday mornings, I post a progress chart on Tuesdays (just about to post it actually) and shorter after that I’ll post the weekly challenges.
    hooah_mj – A loss is a loss! Let’s celebrate all victories! Time to pump up the volume!!
    melbhall – Oh I couldn’t be happier to use the new weigh-in for you! Congrats! I’m so happy for you!!


    Well I’m sad to say that I have a bit of a gain but I honestly believe it is muscle because I’ve really been upping the strength training lately. I’ve started the 200 sit ups, 100 push ups and 200 squats programs, wowie do they work you!

    LW – 198.2
    CW – 198.8
    Water - average 10/day
    Fruit/veg - average 5/day
    Exercise - 225 (ouch, I need to step that back up!)
  • jennmcpherson
    jennmcpherson Posts: 263 Member
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  • jennmcpherson
    jennmcpherson Posts: 263 Member
    Alright Weight loss army! I'm a little miffed with you, barely anyone has let the group know how they are doing with the challenges! I think we should use a revised format when weighing in. Let me know what you think.


    LW -
    CW -
    Water -
    Exercise -
    Fruits/Veg -


    Just an idea.
  • blondie76
    blondie76 Posts: 552 Member
    Alright Weight loss army! I'm a little miffed with you, barely anyone has let the group know how they are doing with the challenges! I think we should use a revised format when weighing in. Let me know what you think.


    LW -
    CW -
    Water -
    Exercise -
    Fruits/Veg -


    ohhhh okay I keep forgetting to do it! lol:blushing: :sad:

    Just an idea.
  • kizzym
    kizzym Posts: 250
    from monday
    LW - 180
    CW - 180
    Water - 64
    Exercise - 60 mins of exercise: walking
    Fruits/Veg - 0
    calories consumed: 1300
  • enromero
    enromero Posts: 104
    LW - 209
    CW - 208
    Water - 100+/day
    Exercise - 660/week
    Fruits/Veg - ummm....need to work on this one :)

    Erin
    SW 3/1/10- 241
  • melbhall
    melbhall Posts: 519
    Yes, love the new format. I totally always forget to log all that other stuff. So this may be silly, but how are you keeping track with how many servings of fruits and veggies you get per week. What exactly is 1 serving? Graph looks amazing Jenn!
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