*THANKSGIVING WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE*

I hope this is the correct thread.

Starting weight 190
Goal weight 150
Current weight 185
Lost this week: 3 lbs.

Motivation: Eric. He couldn't do what he needed to do to be healthy and now he is gone. We used to try to inspire and motivate each other, but he lost the strength to keep trying. I'll do this for him. I miss you Eric. You were a good friend.


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Does anyone have any exercise ideas. I work full time and am also a mommy to a busy toddler and have a hard time finding time to work out.
any suggestions?

I suggest Jillians 30 Day Shred DVD..... there are three workouts and each is only 20 minutes long. Quick and INTENSE!!

Jodie - I just ordered that DVD and am excited but a little bit worried I might disturb my neighbors. I live in a second floor apartment I am sure if I can hear my downstairs neighbor's twins in the morning, they can hear me! Is it easily adaptable? Also, my space is limited but I can manage pilates ok (and if I wasn't worried about the neighbors, Tai Bo). Can it be done in a smallish space? (not cramped but not an American-sized living room).

It's funny the things that make me miss America!

A few years ago I was invited by an American family to join them for thanksgiving and they deep fried the turkey... OMG... that would have to be the tastiest turkey I have EVER eaten....hate to think of the calories in that!

I have never had deep=fried turkey but the Hungry Girl website has this to say about it:


HG,

Everyone is making deep fried turkeys these days. My friend says they are healthier than regular roasted turkeys, but this doesn't seem likely to me. Which is better for you?

-Perplexed 'Bout Poultry
Dear Perplexed,

Great question! I've received so many emails about this. Not surprisingly (though it will be to your friend, apparently!), a deep fried bird contains more fat and calories than a regular roasted turkey. But the difference isn't as big as you'd think. The nutritional information is as follows; 3.5 ounces of deep fried turkey has approximately 190 calories and 11 grams of fat, while the same size portion of regular roasted turkey breast typically contains about 165 calories and 7 grams of fat. Last, and when it comes to fat and calories, least, a 3.5 ounce serving of skinless roasted turkey breast clocks in at around 140 calories and 3.5 grams of fat. As you may have guessed, the roasted turkey without skin is your best bet. You may also be wondering if skinless deep fried turkey and skinless oven roasted turkey have the same amount of calories (I was). Close, but not quite. Turkey skin melts a little during cooking, seeping into the meat right below it. This, of course, makes the meat a little bit fattier and more caloric than its roasted counterpart. To minimize this effect, I suggest you take turkey from a little further down into the bird. Overall, while it's a good idea to stick with skinless roasted turkey breast, I'd worry more about those creamy, fatty side dishes and rich, decadent desserts, than about how your turkey is cooked. HG Tip: Turkey that's deep fried in canola or vegetable oil at a higher temperature (350 degrees+) will absorb less fat and oil than turkeys that are fried at lower temperatures. Happy Thanksgiving!

So, it's really not too bad for you--IF it is done right (oil at the correct temp., etc.)

I forgot about writing my weight in yesterday. I am still at the same weight, but I guess it's good I didn't gain. Starting weight 138, current weight 138. Need to kick it up for next week!

Does anyone have any exercise ideas. I work full time and am also a mommy to a busy toddler and have a hard time finding time to work out.
any suggestions?

I suggest Jillians 30 Day Shred DVD..... there are three workouts and each is only 20 minutes long. Quick and INTENSE!!

Jodie - I just ordered that DVD and am excited but a little bit worried I might disturb my neighbors. I live in a second floor apartment I am sure if I can hear my downstairs neighbor's twins in the morning, they can hear me! Is it easily adaptable? Also, my space is limited but I can manage pilates ok (and if I wasn't worried about the neighbors, Tai Bo). Can it be done in a smallish space? (not cramped but not an American-sized living room).

It's funny the things that make me miss America!

I'm on Day 10/Level 1 of the 30 Day Shred and I LOVE IT!!!! You don't need much space and it is a great workout. This morning I even substituted in 5 lb weights for some of the strength moves instead of the 3s I usually use! I'm anxious to see what you think about it! Good luck!

Thanks for the advice Ladies! I can't wait to give it a go!

I haven't checked in lately. I had to finally face facts and update my ticker. I am 148. up 2 pounds since the beginning of the challenge. oh well time to start over. but first I get a weekend trip to Minnesota to visit my daughter. I am so excited.

I have done the shred before. each section takes about 27 minutes with warm up and cool down. I recorded it as my own exercise in the journal called 30 day shred and I used my HRM for calorie burn. I burn low on everything so it probably wouldn't help you to know my burns.

Congrats to all of you who have lost and just keep at for those of you with less than stellar results. It will all work out in the end.

I love my 30 day shred dvd! its so fast and easy to do every morning before work. I think I am ready to move up in weight size as well..maybe try 5lbs instead of 3lbs. I would like to know how you enter it into your exercise log....

I usually do a 25 minutre circut training! Doesnt burn much but its better than nothing.

I have just been logging the Shred in as circuit training for 26 minutes. . .I guess I need to get a HRM. I really think I'm burning more than 205 calories when I do it, but maybe not.

Re: 30DS and any exercise ... as you get better, more conditioned, you will burn less calories. 205 calories sounds about right for the first few days ... I am on Day 4 and am under 200 calories burned. I have to up the weight to 5lbs tonight. Keep that in mind with any exercise (even ellipticals and such) without a HRM you don't know what you are really doing. The machines give you avereages and so does this website. I am shocked to see that the same workout on the Elliptical, same machine, same time is now yielding less calories burned. What does this mean? I have to up the resistance to make it more effective.

GOOD JOB everyone ... and I mean everyone! Even if you don't think you are doing well, posting here shows that you are committed to this challenge!

I had a rough week emotionally, and unfortunately (but not surprisingly - it's my tendency) I tried to make myself feel better by eating. I really need to get out of the habit of eating when I'm depressed or upset; that's what's kept me from losing weight all these years, and that's partly why I gained it in the first place. Anyway, I gained 1.8 lbs this week, so I'm pretty much back to where I started two weeks ago.

Height: 5'7"
MFP SW: 181
SW (9/8): 176
CW: 175.4

Stayed the same this week. I started and feel bloated, so I'm just happy I didn't gain!

SW- 177
CW-173
GW-157

Hi all...joining late but better late then never I say.

I weighed my self Monday and so I will look really good this week because I won't weigh in again until next wed. but then I will be on the challenge schedule. Here are my goals

Cw:170
Start :170
Goal : 159
Fitness goal: work out 4 times per week at least 30 minutes each

Thanks for posting this challenge. Can't wait to get and give support....oh and be in the 150's again!!!!

Elizabeth

I've had a bad few days and with the weekend coming I'm going to have to really focus to stay on track! At this point I just would like to maintain and not gain this week. . .unfortunately for me, my weigh-in days are Mondays so I'm down to just a few days to try and undo what I've done!

I am admitting right now though that I'm going to my cousin's homecoming football game tonight, so I will be eating a frito chili pie and I'm going to do so without any guilt! So probably a double workout tomorrow!!!

Have a good weekend everyone!! :glasses:

I Would also like to join in on challenge as well if it's not too late


Cw:178
Start :178
Goal : 170 (i'm guessing the goal weight is for the end of THIS challenge?)
Fitness goal: walk for at least 30 mins a day and exercise vids