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I love how this challenge is helping me to establish better habits. Thank you for hosting it!0
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Caradae - that's what I've been doing too. Just wanted to make sure that was okay to do0
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It's all okay. Unlike last month, in July and in future months you pick your own goal. So, if you want to go along with what MFP says you should eat, that's fine. If you don't, that's fine too. Just as long as you have a calorie limit of some sort that you can measure yourself by, you're good.0
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My update: This is the most embarrassing thing I've admitted here. After being sedentary for so many years, I forgot how to breathe. I didn't realize this, until I did deliberate breathing during my walk today, which of course led to my best time ever, with less fatigue! I feel so dumb.
Haha. If you forgot how to breathe and you're still alive, that makes you super-human, not dumb.
I know what you mean, though. I always forget to breathe when I'm working out. It's something I have to keep at the forefront of my mind, or I'll do it wrong every time.0 -
I decided to leave it on the sedentary setting. That gives me a calorie goal of 1490 before I add in all my activity at work or my exercise routine. I find it easier to regulate things that way.0
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Ran across this earlier, thought it was worth sharing:
http://www.coachcalorie.com/difference-positive-attitude-makes-in-fitness/0 -
@GormanGhaste thank you for the link. For the first time in my life I have given up being Jane and become John. And with this challenge the threat of being eliminated, has kept me within my calories and I am exercising like never before to make sure I have enough calories to get me through the day. (with a glass of wine)
My husband and I are going to a friends for dinner Saturday night but I know I will be able to do it and stay within my calorie limits. I'll go out and take a few laps around the block if I have to. LOL
It's crazy I have tried WW so many times and failed. I know at WW they said to exercise but never pushed it. If you went over your calories and gained you could come back the next week, pay your money, and start over for the 100th time, For me it took Caradae to say you have to track your food every day, not some days. You have to exercise every day for 20 minutes , I'm usually over an hour, and you can't go over your calorie allotment ever.
Caradae, MFP, Map My Walk and my Fitbit have changed my life. I've set a record for myself for my commitment since I joined MFP in May . And thank you to all my MFP friends for their continuing support.0 -
Well done moneil125. It does help having a strict group, keeps me under my calorie limit even if the choices are not always good,0
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I feel so good hearing that, moneil. This group wouldn't be what it is without you guys. And you all keep me on track too--so thank *you*.0
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So. Its friday night and i want hungry jacks. I have enough calories left over from the week to put it in, but not just from today. I'm torn.........0
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I decided to leave it on the sedentary setting. That gives me a calorie goal of 1490 before I add in all my activity at work or my exercise routine. I find it easier to regulate things that way.
I do the same. It´s really much easier to track everything, because when I had it set on the lightly active, I didn´t know which activities to track as exercise and which not, so then I tried not to eat back the burned calories to be sure I stayed within the limit, but I just ended up hungry and pissed :laugh:
I went jogging today for the first time in my brand new running clothes and trainers I got myself as a reward for the June challenge. I woke up late so by the time I went it was already too hot and I also still have little problems breathing after being sick, so I did just two rounds at the athletic stadium that´s near my house, but I feel great, because I´m one step closer to making it a habit and may be a month later I´ll do four or five rounds
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Been a very hard challenging few days, been at my daughters again and they don't eat right. So hard to fit in0
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Woke up in the early morning hours and was having trouble getting back to sleep. In the past, I would have had a snack. I considered it (would have counted it on today's diary), but I have a girl's night tonight that I want to save calories for.
So I went to the Emotional Eating group. I'm not really active there, but they have a couple of pinned threads that help me when I'm struggling. Ended up staying out of the food; read an e-book and played a game on my phone until I was able to go back to sleep. Think I'll move my phone charger next to my bed so I won't even be tempted to get out of bed next time.0 -
@GormanGhaste it's great how MFP and this Accountability Challenge are changing our way of thinking. Congratulations for changing your behavior and planning ahead.0
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since last weight in I have lost 2.6bls in a week I feel awesome but know are where I have the issues of losing the weight it is kind of scary for me to be at these numbers again be here a lot just never get lower than this wish me luck0
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I'm out. I was at my calorie limit, and I was so hungry, and decided to eat some quinoa. This has been great, and it gave me the focus I needed. I'm still going to act like I am in the challenge, and if there is another next month count me in!
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I hit a weight today that I have not seen for 6 years. I've only been at this weight or lower in the last 12 years with the help of phentermine. I'm not taking phentermine, this time. Every pound I lose from this point on is truly going to be a celebration for me.
I celebrated today's weight by another first . . . I put 20 miles on my stationary bike in one 90 minute workout.
I had a really tough week physically this week and there were a couple of times I really wrestled with the devil. I didn't want to throw in the towel on this challenge, and the decision was made for me. Thank you!!!!0 -
KL, I'm thrilled for you! I know participating in your group these past few weeks has helped me stay on track, and I'm happy you're getting results out of all of this too. Congrats on the weight loss; I can't wait to hit my 25-lb. mark too.0
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I'm still here, taking it day by dwy0
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I found this and had to share! It's an exercise finder for women...how awesome!
Use our Exercise Finder to view a variety of exercises for all parts of the woman's body including the abs, buttocks, arms, legs and more. Tonnes of exercises and images to show you how to correctly do push ups, crunches, squats, lunges and more.
http://www.divine.ca/en/health/exercise-finder/c_266/0 -
I'm out too.
Good luck everyone! See you next month.0 -
Good For you!0
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I haven't had power for the past 3 days - no Internet. My sons got married on Saturday and so I haven't tracked my calories past couple of days. Good luck to those who are still in the running and I will definitely be here August 1st.
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See you next month, that is what I like about this group, accountability!.good work though for making it this far, and to whoever is still going, WELL DONE.0
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Another day, how is everyone doing?0
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@army, I wasn't able to bring up your page.
@MrsMck and Juliste, bye, I hope we see you again next month!
@margie, I'm doing great! I'm currently sipping a Mike's Hard Lemonade that I've (knowingly) had sitting in the fridge for over a week. That's a first for me. Normally, if there's something in the house that's sweet, it'll be gone within 3 hours of me knowing about it. I don't think I've ever let something sweet sit there for more than 2 days, let alone a whole week. The trippy thing is, I wasn't trying to resist the drink; I simply didn't want it.
I think I've truly transcended the "diet" category and entered "lifestyle change" territory. It is very exciting for me.
How are you doing? I'm so impressed you've been doing this challenge non-stop for almost two months now.0 -
Thanks caradae, I like to think we are all into life change, I refuse to say diet now, I have 2 containers of potatoe crisps in my cupboards for weeks and I know they are there but am not tempted to eat them, I think the effort it takes for us now is NIL! But before this journey it was a constant battle .well done to you too!????stay strong.????0
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SAW THIS AND THOUGHT I WOULD SHARE,,,100 cals and under
1. Mini PB&F: One fig Newton with 1 teaspoon peanut butter.
2. Chocolate Banana: Half a frozen banana dipped in two squares of melted dark chocolate.
3. Frozen grapes (any color): 1 cup (about 28 grapes), stuck in the freezer for 2+ hours.
4. Honeyed Yogurt: ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt with a dash of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon honey.
5. Spiced Orange: One orange— about the size of a tennis ball— sprinkled with cinnamon.
6. Grilled Pineapple: 2 ¼-inch thick pineapple rounds (about 1 cup), grilled (or sautéed) for two minutes or until golden.
7. Berries n’ Cream: 1 cup blueberries with 2 tablespoons whipped topping.
8. Stuffed Figs: Two small dried figs with 1 tablespoon reduced-fat ricotta stuffed inside. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
9. Oats n’ Berries: ⅓ cup rolled oats (cooked with water), topped with cinnamon and ¼ cup fresh berries.
10. Dark Chocolate: One block, or three squares.
11. Nut-Stuffed Date: One Medjool Date filled with one teaspoon natural unsalted almond butter.
12. Chocolate Milk: 6 ounces skim milk mixed with 2 teaspoons chocolate syrup.
13. Cinnamon Applesauce: 1 cup unsweetened applesauce. Or, try this homemade version!
14. Citrus-Berry Salad: 1 cup mixed berry salad (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and/or blackberries) tossed with one tablespoon fresh-squeezed orange juice.
15. Maple-Pumpkin Yogurt: ½ cup non-fat regular yogurt (go Greek for extra protein!) with 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree and 1 teaspoon maple syrup… like this!
16. Chocolate Pudding: One 4oz package. Try a fat/sugar free version or a homemade one!
17. Chocolate Covered Strawberries: Five strawberries dipped in two squares melted dark chocolate.
18. Tropical Juice Smoothie: ¼ cup pineapple juice, orange juice, and apple juice, blended with ice.
19. Vanilla and Banana Smoothie: ½ cup sliced banana, ¼ cup nonfat vanilla yogurt, and a handful of ice blended until smooth.
20. MYO Banana Chips: One sliced banana dipped in lemon juice and baked.
21. Baked Apple: One tennis ball-sized apple, cored, filled with 1 teaspoon brown sugar and cinnamon, and baked until tender.
22. Fruity Waffles: One 7-grain frozen waffle toasted and topped with ¼ cup fresh mixed berries.
23. Skinny S’more: Two graham crackers with one roasted marshmallow and one small square dark chocolate.
24. Cinnamon Graham Crackers & Peanut butter: Two graham cracker squares with 1 teaspoon peanut butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
25. Cereal and Milk: ½ cup rice krispies with ½ cup skim milk.
26. Milk n’ Cookies: Five animal crackers with ½ cup skim milk.
27. Warm Spiced Cider: 6 ounces apple cider with sprinkles of cinnamon and nutmeg, warmed.
28. Citrus Sherbet: ½ cup lime sherbet (about one standard-sized ice-cream scoop) with ½ sliced kiwi.
29. Café Latte: 8 ounces steamed skim milk with 1 shot espresso.
30. Jelly Beans: 25 of ‘em! Although we don’t recommend these.
31. Marshmallow Pear: ½ pear diced and topped with 1 tablespoon marshmallow fluff.
32. Protein Shake: One scoop protein powder with 8 ounces water (choose from tasty powder flavors like cookies n’ cream and chocolate peanut butter!).
33. M.Y.O. Popsicle: 8 ounces lemonade frozen in an ice pop mold, or use a small paper cup as a mold.
34. Apple Chips: Munch on ¾ cup of kinds like these, or use this recipe!
35. Carrots n’ Hummus: About 10 baby carrots with 2 tablespoons hummus.
36. Pistachios: A couple handfuls— about 25 nuts (Crackin’ them open will take more time and avoid grabbing 25 more).
37. Cheese n’ Crackers: Five Kashi 7-grain crackers with 1 stick reduced-fat string cheese.
38. Dippy Egg: One over easy egg with ½ slice whole-wheat toast, sliced (to dip in yolk!).
39. Cheesy Breaded Tomatoes: Two roasted plum tomatoes sliced and topped with 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
40. Curried Sweet Potato: One medium sweet potato (about 5 inches long) cooked for six minutes in the microwave and mashed with 1 teaspoon curry, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
41. “Cheesy” Popcorn: 2 cups air-popped popcorn with 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast— it’ll taste like real cheese!
42. Guacamole stuffed Egg Whites: Halve a hardboiled egg, remove yolk, and stuff the empty space with 2 tablespoons guacamole (avocado, lime, cilantro and salt).
43. Grilled Spinach and Feta Polenta: 3 oz polenta (about the size of a deck of cards) cooked with 1 ½ cups water and topped with 1 teaspoon feta cheese and a handful spinach.
44. Soy Edamame: ¼ cup boiled Edamame with 1 teaspoon soy sauce.
45. Dijon Pretzels: Two pretzel rods with 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard.
46. Crunchy Curried Tuna Salad: ½ cup canned tuna with 1 teaspoon curry powder, 1 tablespoon chopped red onion, and two ribs celery (chopped).
47. Greek Tomatoes: One tomato (about the size of a tennis ball) chopped and mixed with 1 tablespoon feta and a squeeze of lemon juice.
48. Shrimp Cocktail: Eight medium sized shrimp boiled and served with 2 tablespoons classic cocktail sauce.
49. Smoked Beef Jerky: About 1 ounce— look for low sodium versions!
50. Cheddar and Tomato Soup: ½ cup tomato soup with 1 tablespoon shredded low-fat cheddar cheese.
51. Kale Chips: ½ cup raw kale— stems removed— baked with 1 teaspoon olive oil at 400° until crisp.
52. Sweet Potato Fries: One light-bulb sized sweet potato sliced, tossed with 1 teaspoon olive oil, and baked at 400° for 10 minutes.
53. Cucumber Sandwich: ½ English muffin with 2 tablespoons cottage cheese and three slices of cucumber.
54. Turkey Roll-Ups: Four slices smoked turkey rolled up and dipped in 2 teaspoons honey mustard.
55. Mixed Olives: About 8 olives.
56. Antipasto Plate: One Pepperocini, a ½ inch cube of cheddar cheese, one slice pepperoni, and one olive.
57. Pumpkin Seeds: 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, sprayed with oil (just a spritz!) and baked at for 400° for 15 minutes or until brown. Sprinkle with kosher salt.
58. Choco-Soy Nuts: 3 tablespoons soy nuts with 1 teaspoon cocoa nibs.
59. Wasabi Peas: About ⅓ cup of these green treats.
60. Balsamic Veggies: 3 cups raw peppers (any color!) dipped in 2 tablespoons balsamic reduction.
61. Cheesy Roasted Asparagus: Four spears (spritzed with olive-oil spray) and topped with 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, baked for 10 minutes at 400°.
62. Cucumber salad: One large cucumber (sliced) with 2 tablespoons chopped red onion and 2 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar.
63. Spinach and Feta Egg-White Scramble: Three egg whites scrambled and mixed with ½ cup raw spinach and 1 tbsp feta cheese. Cook in frying pan or zap in microwave until egg whites are no longer runny (about 1-2 minutes).
64. Crunchy Kale Salad: 1 cup kale leaves chopped with 1 teaspoon honey and 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar.
65. Chick Pea Salad: ¼ chickpeas with 1 tablespoon sliced scallions, a squeeze of lemon juice, and ¼ cup diced tomatoes.
66. Grilled Garlic Corn on the Cob: One small-sized ear brushed with 1 teaspoon sautéed minced garlic and 1 teaspoon olive oil, grilled until tender.
67. Pretzels & Cream Cheese: 15 mini pretzel sticks with 2 tablespoons fat-free cream cheese.
68. Bacon Brussels Salad: Seven brussel spouts thinly sliced and mixed with one piece lean bacon, chopped.
69. Rosemary Potatoes: ⅓ cup thinly sliced potato tossed with 1 teaspoons olive oil and a teaspoon of chopped rosemary.
70. Spicy Black Beans: ¼ cup black beans with 1 tablespoon salsa and 1 tablespoon non-fat Greek yogurt.
71. Caprese Salad: 1 ounce (hockey puck sized) of fresh mozzarella with ½ cup cherry tomatoes and 2 teaspoons of balsamic vinegar.
72. Goldfish: About 40 fishies…try the cheddar kind!
73. Chips n’ Salsa: 10 baked tortilla chips with ¼ cup salsa.
74. Mini Ham Sandwich: Two slices honey-baked ham with 2 teaspoons honey mustard rolled in a lettuce leaf.
75. Lox Bagel: ½ whole-wheat mini bagel with two thin slices of lox.
76. Chocolate Trail Mix: Eight almonds, four chocolate chips, and 1 tablespoon raisins.
77. Apples and Cheese: 1 non-fat mozzarella cheese stick with half of a baseball-sized apple (any variety), sliced.
78. PB & Celery: 1 medium celery stalk with 1 tablespoon peanut butter.
79. Cottage Cheese Melon Boat: 1 cup melon balls with ½ cup non-fat cottage cheese.
80. Carrot and Raisin Salad: 1 cup shaved carrots with 2 tablespoons raisins and 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar.
81. Tropical Cottage Cheese: ½ cup non-fat cottage cheese with ½ cup fresh mango and pineapple, chopped.
82. Blue-Cheese Stuffed Apricots: Three dried apricots with 1 tablespoon crumbled blue cheese.
83. Rice Cake and Almond Butter: One rice cake (try brown rice!) with 2 teaspoons almond butter.
84. Sweet n’ Spicy Pecans: Five pecans roasted with 2 teaspoons maple syrup and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
85. Apples n’ Peanut Butter: ½ an apple, sliced and dipped in 1 teaspoon natural peanut butter.
86. Chocolate Hazelnut Crackers: Four wheat thins dipped in 1 teaspoon Nutella (or other hazelnut spread).
87. Strawberry Salad: 1 cup raw spinach with ½ cup sliced strawberries and 1 tablespoon balsamic.
88. Cacao-Roasted Almonds: Pop in eight almonds like these!0 -
I just weight in and I lost 3.6 bls since last weight im doing really good (:0
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I just weight in and I lost 3.6 bls since last weight im doing really good (:
great loss, congrats 0
