Lose 5 Pounds a Month- July 2010 Challenge
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I'm in
July 1st -- (167.4)
August 1st --(162)
September 1st --(157)
October 1st --(152)
November 1st --(147)
December 1st --(142)0 -
Congratulations to every one for trying so hard to live healthy and posting here. I enjoy reading everyone's post.Thanks dmgaloha. I am also rooting for you. You will reach your goal by the time you know it
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Morning one and all...had a great weigh in today...lost all my water weight from vacation and then some....down to 182.5# (down total 45.5#)...haven't been that low in ....well forever....I am going to be smiling ear to ear today..:bigsmile: ......good luck to everyone else...talk to you all later!!0
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Terri – ack! You were up to workout at 4:30am? Goodness, I have a hard time convincing myself to get up at 6:30am to workout. I’d be more likely to see 4:30am because I hadn’t gone to bed yet, than because I was starting my day! :laugh: Way to go on the 6 miles!!!
Dawnsolwick – good question re: which weigh-in day to use for the end of month... but because I weigh myself at the gym, and I am away this weekend, I will use whichever day I can get there, which will probably be Friday (July 30).
Timbotina – I try to attend pilates or yoga classes two to three times a week to complement my couch to 5k training. It’s great for building core strength and stretching out those tight muscles and for stress relief. Keep in mind too, that there are many different styles of yoga. One of my classes has a 'relaxation' at the end, and I love it! Congrats on your loss! I am smiling for you too!
For Bru – congrats to our very own C25k graduate!! WAY TO GO!! I’m looking forward to saying the same thing in 6 more weeks. I’m going to go read your blog as soon as I post this reply!
Bekylouisex3 – Congrats on getting under 11st! I plan to join you sometime next month!
Krinio – keep up the great work! That sneak peek shows you’re right on track to reach your goal!
Welcome kelkenneally!
I went to Pilates last night, and I completed Week 3 of Couch to 5k this morning. Today will be my first meatless day of the week. I haven't tried a new exercise yet...
I filled in my workouts for July on my calendar, and I am quite proud of myself with 16 workout days, which works out to 4x / week, and that was with a 5-day break due to my leg-thing. With my planned workouts for this Thurs and Sat, I'll be at 18 for the month. My goal for August is 20.0 -
I didn't do very good with my eating yesterday, but my day was unusually busy. Today, I got up and had a great workout and have been on track with my eating. I am also planning on going to my 1st zumba class this evening. I missed my workout yesterday so I am doubling up today. Tomorrow, will be my rest day and then weigh-in on Friday. My fingers are crossed! Hope everyone is on track for the month! I have read the posts and congratulations to everyone who has already met their July goal!0
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The last 2 days have been great for me! Swim in the morning both days and a gym session in the afternoon. I can safely say that my diet has been spot-on in terms of being balanced and healthy. Just want that last 0.8lbs gone so I can make this 5lbs challenge!0
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WOOHOO! Lost 2.2lbs on the scale this morning! Finally all that running is liking my body! :bigsmile: So I'm officially at 6.2 lbs lost for the month so far! YAY! However still have 3.7 lbs to meet my personal goal of being under 220. Oh well....hopefully I'll get that off this week, but It'll be a shock if I do! :laugh:
At least I've finally lost over 25 lbs! :bigsmile:0 -
So things have definitely slowed down on my weight loss. granted I am really only about 18 pounds away from my goal and at my age things are going to be slow. my food is only about a half a pound a week weightloss and then my exercise. My total calories to maintain at my current weight would be 1760. I am way to unhappy when I go down to 1200 calories. since I am trying to create a lifestyle and can live with forever I will just have to settle for slow losses. I haven't been as strict lately so I haven't been losing steadily. I am getting stronger and I am maintaining and that is all good. I will not make the challenge this month but I still have high hopes of making my mini goal by 8/15/10 but I have also come to grips with the fact that they may not happen either.
I just got my bike back from the shop. I haven't ridden it in over 5 years so I am going out for a ride now. wish me luck.0 -
I would like in on this one if it is not to late to join. My weight as of July 26 is 159.8 and I am 5'2" so I need to lose approximately 30 pounds. I need to learn how to keep myself from bingeing after doing well for several days. It seems I find myself craving everything and grabbing everything after several days of doing so well.0
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It's so inspiring to see everyone is working hard :bigsmile: Had a good day today, did Turbo Jam Cardio Party 1 and burned just over 500 calories :noway: I can certainly say that my HRM has been a good investment!
Keep it up everyone..we CAN do it!
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Best wishes to everyone on the final 3 days of this challenge!!
I love seeing all of the exclamation points in these posts, and can't wait to see more. I will probably be weighing in on Friday as Saturday is looking to start and end very busy! Keep up the great work everyone. :happy:
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I'm in!0
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Sounds like you all are doing great! Last couple wks I've been off track on my usual routine...wk ago my daughter and family came to visit for the week....it was great having them...had a great time, but I allowed myself one too many treats..guess I took a vacation from my normal eating plan! And still not back to the routine. Reading how great everyone is doing and setting myself a goal to try and get down 30 lbs. by Christmas.....all helps me to get back on track!! I've come this far so I know I can keep on keeping on and get another 42 lbs. off----that is my ultimate goal!! I read a quote someone had posted the other day about being better to experience the pain of discipline than the pain of regret....how true that is! I am getting back on track!! Appreciate your support!! Have a great week!!0
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Normally I would weigh in on Fri, but mom and I have to head to Quincy to pick up my Grandma's dogs and bring them to moms for the week while Grandma spends some much needed time with her mother and siblings in Branson. So we are out the door around 7 tomorrow morning and then we are coming home Fri afternoon. Enjoy the week all and I will see you lovely people on Saturday. XoxoxoX Bru0
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Great job everyone! Robin I hope you enjoyed your bike ride! Bru - have a great trip with your mom, see you soon!
Today I completed my 2nd NO MEAT day of this weeks challenge & I also did a new exercise - tried the Elliptical machine at the gym! Not so bad - kinda like it! Now I have to do just one more new exercise for the week....what will it be? Not sure yet.
Had a great workout day today - Bellydanced this morning, then took 3 walks at work on breaks/lunch. Then I went to the gym & did the Elliptical & then my Zumba class. 153 total minutes today & 968 calories burnt! Yay! I'm smelly & tired! :laugh:
Hopefully its gonna be a good end of the month for everyone! Keep up the great work! :bigsmile: :drinker: :bigsmile:0 -
Wow!
Look at everyone working so hard. I got exercise yesterday...sort of new but not exactly. I went for a 2 mile run with my husband. I was a lttle intimidated ( he ran a marathon last month) but it went great. We went over to a local college's arboretum and ran there. What a difference adding a few hills can make. It felt amazing to get out there and move. The scenery was great and it was super awesome to get out and run with my husband! We will have to do that more often!
Quote for the day
"Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them -- a desire, a dream, a vision."
Muhammad Ali, American Boxer
Remember to keep your dream in your sights!
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I love all of these quotes, Terri! Thanks for sharing!
Robin, you have been kicking butt this whole time. Things were bound to slow down, and I am proud of you for having a positive attitude about it!
Have a great trip, Bru!
dmg, 16 workout days is great! I have trouble staying consistent at the gym. I think I will start marking my calendar too in hopes that it will build momentum!
Good job to everyone who is losing! I expect to lose this week but definitely won't reach the 5 lb goal. I will be happy with whatever I lose, though!0 -
Sounds like a great group with a great challenge! I wonder if I could join your group? Too late for July, but I'd be early for August.
SW 225
CW 211.6
GW 1590 -
Not down 5, but I am down to 136.5!0
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Looks like I may just be able to pull off a Saturday weigh-in, we won't be leaving 'til later in the morning Saturday!! I've already surpassed the 5 lb goal, but want the best possible end of the month weigh-in. :happy:
Best wishes everyone!!0 -
I'm so confused with this struggle. I have lost weight so many times. It more than a rollercoaster it seems to be my main focus. Why can't I do it now. I'm eating correcty.. have a personal trainer and just can't drop it. This is getting really frustrating.0
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Hey everyone : ) three days in a row at 169 so im doing great so far thats barely over a 3 pound loss and i have two more days and my zumba class tonight. It will be my second zumba class so far....
3 pounds is not bad tho im not doing nearly as much as some of you. I mostly just walk and have had the one zumba class last week and the one today nothing much but im starting a free step aerobics class on next monday so wish me luck i hope i like it enough to stay : )..... then i will be doing zumba two days a week
thats 3 days a week of real exercise! plus walking ... i plan to try and walk after i drive home from my zumba classes so that will be nice. and i will usually have to rush to work cause it wil get over at 9 and i wil have to run and drop the kids off and then leave for work by 9:30 so it will be a challenge but hopefully we will make it...
so i wanted to ask everyone what they use to find out how many calories they burned and where to get it. im pretty interested in seeing how many i burn0 -
so i wanted to ask everyone what they use to find out how many calories they burned and where to get it. im pretty interested in seeing how many i burn
I have a Polar F6 heart rate monitor that I bought from Amazon for $85 or so. I love it!0 -
I have a polar FT7 and I love it.
By the way all, I posted pix. If you are interested. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/109550-progress-pics-so-far0 -
55tolose--I own a Bowflex HRM that has the watch and chest strap....everyone works out at different intensity so it is nice to see exactly what you are burning.....best investment I have made yet!!!!
Had my 2nd day this week with no meat....having a hard time getting my other 2 new workouts in... been so busy, just easier to do the same old thing....but Ihave 3 more days to try and get atleast another new one in if not 2....0 -
Great pics, Robin! Keep it up - you are doing awesome & look amazing! :happy:
Tina - I have only done one new exercise so far this week. It is hard trying to figure out something new to do! I am done with both my no-meat days. They were actually pretty easy! Surprising to me!
I took it pretty easy today & just did some light housecleaning for a few minutes & then did my wk3/day2 C25K. Worked up quite a sweat, even though the humidity is pretty much gone today. It was gorgeous out today! Apparently it won't last however....the humidity is heading back...UGH! :grumble:
Apparently Saturday is NATIONAL DANCE DAY according to my Zumba instructor. So the fitness center is offering a free class on Saturday. So I'm going! Hopefully I'll have a great weigh in for the end of the month! Hope everyone else does as well!
Happy Friday to all tomorrow!0 -
I can't seem to be able to make myself exercise during the week...so, i'm hoping that by reading everyone's positive comments and seeing everyone's success, I'll gain more motivation to work out. My problem is, that once i get home from work, make dinner, play with my girls (3 & 11 months), and get the kids to bed, I'm completely exhausted.
does anyone have suggestions on how I can try to make time to work out, once I get my kids to sleep (around 8pm)?
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7lb for me .. yipeee0
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Kelly, thanks for the heads up....have never done Zumba before...I will look, maybe someone in town is offering a free class I could attend to try it.....
off to work this morning.....hopeing to get my walk in at work, then head to the performance center after work.....talk to you all later!!0 -
Just joined the 29th, but I looked back at my MFP weight chart and on July 1 I weighed 214. Current weight is 211.6. So that's a loss of 2.4 for the month. I've got some catching up to do, but everyone in this group is so upbeat...I think I can do it.
SW: 225
July 1: 214
July 30: 211.6
Loss: 2.40
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