Skinny Saturday Challenge!

FabulousFifty
FabulousFifty Posts: 1,575 Member
edited September 21 in Motivation and Support
:flowerforyou: Do you need a weekend boost? I sure do! Many times the weekend is a challenge to get through and we end up undoing everything we worked so hard for through the week. :sad: Take the Skinny Saturday Challenge and finish your weekend with a smile on your face! :bigsmile: Here's what it entalis:

Think double, double, double! :happy: :happy:
Double your exercise :tongue:
Double your water intake (within healthy limits) :drinker:
Double your willpower to stop eating after dinner and log every tidbit that crosses those lips! :smooched:

Just let us know now if you are in....then check in and out when you can tomorrow to let us know how it is going and encourage someone else. :heart: Grab a buddy and make the c ommitment! There is power in numbers....I know one thing for sure.....

I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO IN! :bigsmile:

Bring it on Mr. Saturday! We are ready for you! :laugh:
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  • udallmom101
    udallmom101 Posts: 564 Member
    Weekends are tough for me as well. I am so in on this Skinny Saturday Challenge. I will pledge now to drink a little more water than usual, eat healthier, and get back to my "No eating after 7:30 p.m." Rule. I will check in and out all weekend. Let's conquer this weekend with great results!
  • kintegra
    kintegra Posts: 1,026 Member
    I'M IN! I've been looking forward to it ALL week! I've been at the fair every night & haven't been able to do my normal workouts! Yay for Skinny Saturday! :bigsmile:
  • KristiDawn
    KristiDawn Posts: 31
    I'm in :happy: I'm going to do my CLX workouts, Banish Fat by Jillian Michaels and take my dog for a long walk. I am looking forward to tomorrow :happy:
  • Luckymam
    Luckymam Posts: 300
    I'm in!! Went way over the last two days (I'm eating pizza as I type!).
  • absofsteel
    absofsteel Posts: 48
    Thank you, Thank you ,Thank You !!! I really need this right now..I did so badly today. I am soooo in :)
  • rasas
    rasas Posts: 3
    Saturday is SO HARD...parties, BBQ's........but I'm in!
  • absofsteel
    absofsteel Posts: 48
    I'm in!! Went way over the last two days (I'm eating pizza as I type!).

    I know it's wrong but Im so glad I'm not the only one struggling today..hope we do better tomorrow :)
  • frogmommy
    frogmommy Posts: 151 Member
    Excellent! Count me in! I am going out to dinner with long time friends, but already checked out the restaurant menu and know what I am going to have (and saving cals for a glass or two of wine). Heading to elliptical at 8 am tomorrow! 120 minutes instead of 40! Thanks for the challenge!
  • jeweljade
    jeweljade Posts: 93
    it's going to be more of a challenge since I will be gone all morning and work all afternoon but Even more of a challenge so that is exciting!! See you all tomorrow!
  • TheKitsune6
    TheKitsune6 Posts: 5,798 Member
    I don't know about double the exercise cause I already spend 1-2 hours in the gym during the weekdays but I'm definitely down to sticking to my calorie goal! Weekends are definitely the hardest!!
  • FabulousFifty
    FabulousFifty Posts: 1,575 Member
    Excellent! Count me in! I am going out to dinner with long time friends, but already checked out the restaurant menu and know what I am going to have (and saving cals for a glass or two of wine). Heading to elliptical at 8 am tomorrow! 120 minutes instead of 40! Thanks for the challenge!

    :flowerforyou: Good for you! Planning is key! I love it that you checked the menu online and already know exactly what you will order! You are such a good example to the rest of us!

    For those that have busy days....plan ahead tonight....pack a lunch, snacks, water....put those tennies out so you can hop right in them before or after work to get your workouts in.........you committed and we are proud of you!!!:smooched:
  • iRun4wine
    iRun4wine Posts: 5,126
    I'm in, as always :tongue:
  • RebelRenny
    RebelRenny Posts: 1,073 Member
    >^.^<
  • cdsledge09
    cdsledge09 Posts: 167 Member
    I am in there!! Trying to drop that stubborn pound, I tacked on this week.
  • timbotina
    timbotina Posts: 1,130 Member
    Will try my best ....plan on a bicycle ride and getting the car finally washed....and I need to get my one hour walk in (even in small segments) ...but I drank 14 glasses of water today and don't think I can do 28 so I will just try to maintain the 14 atleast...maybe a couple more......talk to you all tomorrow.....:happy:
  • Cookie22684
    Cookie22684 Posts: 585 Member
    IN!:smile:
  • hooah_mj
    hooah_mj Posts: 1,004 Member
    SSC are really starting to work for me....
    As soon as the fam gets the lawn mower and edger out....so am I...ha ha ha
  • annecolorgreen
    annecolorgreen Posts: 116 Member
    Sounds great! I've been "doing this" for two weeks now...week one I dropped weight and then the weekend hit. I went crazy! Gained back all that I'd lost and am JUST NOW back to where I was! GRRRR.

    Tomorrow, I plan to run 2 miles in the morning with my daughter and then a friend and I are trying a hot yoga class in the afternoon (90 minutes).

    I WILL NOT REGAIN THE WEIGHT I'VE LOST!!!
  • kdhmiller
    kdhmiller Posts: 10
    I'm in! I will need a good workout tomorrow!
  • MamaRandall
    MamaRandall Posts: 243 Member
    Awesome! I'm in! I get off work at 6:30 AM and will make sure I run a couple miles before bed, then my insanity workout later that day... I might just have to clean my truck too!, and pound that water! Weekends always kill my hard work for the week. Friends get together and eat and drink. This will keep me in line! WOOT :happy:
  • sunshine79
    sunshine79 Posts: 758 Member
    I am so in. I haven't had a very good week food wise and TOM is on the way (I feel huge) so I really need this to kick my butt into gear. Only 5 days until I go away on holiday so need all the help I can get.

    I'm off to bootcamp shortly then I'll probably do Turbo Jam or Tae bo later. Have already started with the water but really need to get 4 litres down today as a minimum.

    Will post later :glasses:
  • timbotina
    timbotina Posts: 1,130 Member
    Up early...Think I am going to get my walk in early ....take my daughter out in the stroller for my hour walk today....then the weather is supposed to be nice so maybe a bike ride later and definitely have to wash the car....have to finish my cleaning quota.....supposed to be nice out so should get plenty of water in today........happy SSC everyone!!.....:flowerforyou:
  • ArmyWife815
    ArmyWife815 Posts: 50
    I'm in. Have only exercised two days this week and couldn't seem to control my eating when I got in from work. Today I vow to refocus and move on to conquering the 250's! Let me head for the treadmill now!:smile:
  • balfonso
    balfonso Posts: 370 Member
    I'm in.
    It's going to be extremely difficult today as I got up really late (12pm) and so I've missed my gym time, so I don't have time to go to the gym now because my bestest wants to go for a run in the park (7km). BUT, I have been pretty good this week. I've already gone to the gym three times this week! :smile:
    Hopefully the run in the park will make up for it, but I did want some "gym time" today but I don't think it's going to happen. I think lots of walking and running mainly today.
    I suppose a change of scenery is good for the soul!

    Good luck everyone on your Skinny Saturday Challenges! :flowerforyou:
  • FabulousFifty
    FabulousFifty Posts: 1,575 Member
    :happy: Ok you guys..........It sounds like everyone has their game plan for today! I am trying to avoid my yummy salty snacks (rats) and kick up the water intake! :tongue: Also, I am kicking up the exercise a bit....I have had to do gentle workouts this summer because of a cast on one foot....going to try SlimN6-Ramp It Up this morning. I am sure I will have to modify a bit but since the cast is off (since Wed) it is time to shape up this atrophied calf.....:laugh: (Nothing like a skinny, flakey, flabby calf...too sexy! :laugh: ) This afternoon I will hit the mat for some stretches and tummy work. I have fallen in love with pilates this summer. It really has changed the shape and tone of my muscles. I was kind of forced into it because of my surgery....walking was my preferrable exercise. But now, I see the results of stretching and toning.....give it a try! You'll love it too! It is also great for stress control. The breathing carries over into other life situations that may be difficult. Many of you have mentioned you are either young parents, out of work, recently divorced, or have other stress in your life.....what I have found is that my situations are really how I react to them. I am learning to be more proactive and do things (like pilates and yoga) to help me keep my stress levels down. This has been especially helpful in getting control of my emotional eating. :smile:

    Check in later and let us know how your day is going...and encourage a new friend! :heart: It is beautiful outside today. Get out there and grab some Vitamin D for yourself today:glasses: ......Here's wishing you a SUPER SKINNY SATURDAY! :flowerforyou:

    Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere we go!:bigsmile: FINISH STRONG!
  • sunshine79
    sunshine79 Posts: 758 Member
    So I've done my first work out which was bootcamp in the park this morning, I've also had about 2litres of H20 so I'm officially half way there. I need to do a little house work then it's of to the gym for some cardio and weights.

    So far Skinny Saturday is going well.......I just hope the weather brightens up :glasses:
  • timbotina
    timbotina Posts: 1,130 Member
    Fab (our great leader)...you set a great example for us....great to see you SLOWLY (BE CAREFUL) getting back into things.....I just joined the YMCA right across the street from where I work. and Iam planning on doing some yoga, pilates and zumba classes....fun and reenergizing to try new things....it officailly opens Monday.........anyway, got my walk in this morning , just waiting for my husband to come back with my new dishwasher so I can wash the car....he turned the water off or I'd be doing it now....heading for my 8th glass of water......happy SSC everyone....check in with you all later!!
  • skywalker
    skywalker Posts: 1,533
    I have a busy day today. I plan on watching my calories, but might not get in much exercise. I have an extremely skinny Sunday on deck though. I'll be cycling 65 miles for Endure for the Cure. The elevation map for the ride is in my ticker. As you can see, I'll be going uphill for a bit.:noway: Might take in some extra calories tonight as fuel. I'll check in later. Good luck, everyone! :drinker:
  • timbotina
    timbotina Posts: 1,130 Member
    I have a busy day today. I plan on watching my calories, but might not get in much exercise. I have an extremely skinny Sunday on deck though. I'll be cycling 65 miles for Endure for the Cure. The elevation map for the ride is in my ticker. As you can see, I'll be going uphill for a bit.:noway: Might take in some extra calories tonight as fuel. I'll check in later. Good luck, everyone! :drinker:

    WOW, I admire you...looks ruff....I enjoy biking with the kids in tow...but on bike trails that are fairly level....you must have some great endurance.....Good luck tomorrow....will be rooting for you!!
  • skywalker
    skywalker Posts: 1,533
    Thanks, Timbotina! I just want to finish it. I won't be breaking any speed records. :laugh: I'm hoping for somewhere in the neighborhood of 5 hours. :tongue:
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