6th week STAR CHALLENGE results:



Only 2 weeks left, ladies, in this challenge! Let's get 'er done!

...I wanna be 5 lbs from goal....

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Hi! Quick update on me..... Hope you are all doing well!

I weighed in yesterday for the first time in about 4 weeks. I was down 1/2 pound. But my waist was down about 0.3" and my chest down about 3/4", and my legs were up each about 1/4" each from last measurements about 2 months ago. Not that I'm trying to "bulk up", but this may be an indication that I am actually gaining some muscle, thus why the scale has been consistently in the 130's the last few months. I know it is VERY hard for women to put on muscle, but I am seeing changes in my body too. Like back muscles! I was getting into my suit to get in the hot tub last night and was checking myself out in the mirror...not gonna lie, and I have real actual definition in my back! I have never seen that before! So I'm going to keep up with the stronglifts inspired lifting (I've been modifying quite a bit, but trying to stick with the 5x5 patterns) and not logging and check in about once a month on the scale and with measurements. I'm about 0.5" from my summer loss on my waist, but my belly (biggest problem area) hasn't budged. THAT is the result of diet I'm sure. So, I'll keep trucking along.....

I'm still good and sore from lifting Tuesday morning. I got a nice run in and tons of walking on my day off yesterday. I plan to get up and lift in the morning and hopefully get a lift and run in over the weekend. Have a great day!

Oh, and I tried a new recipe last night. Chicken (I used cut up thighs), apples, onions, and fresh cranberries cooked with apple juice and thyme. I'm going to add a little cashew in next time. Great fall dish.

Hi ladies! I haven't been on the computer much since I've been out of work (gov't shutdown) so I've been bad about checking in. I'm still logging, but it's easier to do on my phone or iPad. With all of this free time I've been good about getting in exercise, but I've been noticing that a lot of those extra exercise calories are going to desserts.... I've started making these homemade butterfinger bars that are gluten free so my husband can eat them, and they're not as bad as the real thing but they're still mostly sugar and very addictive. And then I've rediscovered how much I like chocolate pudding. I need to work on getting back to my one-dessert-a-day rule, but for now I'm going to at least limit it to one a meal.

LOVE THE PICTURES, Better! You look GREAT! Such a testament to LIFTING - good for you!

(i know you also love your cardio).

Ris - hope this govt shutdown is short-lived....frankly, the whole WORLD is watching and not very excited about what is going on in the good ol US of A.

Ris - 1 sweet a meal is a good rule I am the same way...it's just better for me not to even have them :grumble: Hope this darn gov't figures things out soon!

Better - I just commented on your thread!! YES!!! Pics, pics, pics!! I take them all the time and they help so much with the psychological game the damn scale plays with our heads! Fantastic work, girl, you are beautifully buff!:bigsmile: I feel the same way about all of you girls! Such a wonderful support group!

Beeps - you will get there my dear! the transformation you have made is phenomenal!

Amy - I'm sorry about the news for your dad Glad the run helped, but don't beat yourself up. This is a tough time for you right now! Just find a balance that is good for you. Hugs :flowerforyou:

I've gotten in 2 lifting sessions this week, next one is Sunday. Food is going well, still not logging and loving it. Feeling leaner and meaner. I squatted and deadlifted 135# during both sessions this week...that means those big 45# plates on each side of the bar, yeah buddy!! That is a PR for me. I think I will be able to go up next time too! I will be 40 exactly one month from today and I have the lazer beam focus in full effect!! Whether I hit my weight goal or not, I will be happy to rock the blue dress I wore in Florida 2 years ago! That is all!!

Have a great weekend!!

Amy - I am really glad you got some time to spend with your Dad....it's just sooooooo sucky that the circumstances aren't that great. I hope you can keep it altogether!

jen....were you BESIDE me in the gym, today?? Because, a little (of asian descent) lady was there and she was BANGING around those heavy weights like NUTHIN'. My hip thrusts are back up-to-snuff, but everything else I'm moving along S-L-O-W-L-Y.

My lifting was good and I came back to the "free" thanksgiving lunch put on by my company. So, I chose only turkey, steamed veggies and GRAVY! Yum. I. Am. Full. (I skipped the potatoes, stuffing and pumpkin pie with whip cream.)

Tonight we are celebrating "International Day of the Girl" with our 11-year-old-daughter....don't know "how", yet, but it will NOT include "food".

Have a great weekend! Especially to fellow Canadians celebrating Thanksgiving this weekend....

Beeps – I am only making strides with my leg and back lifts…not so much with anything else. Great choices for your Thanksgiving lunch!! What did you end up doing to celebrate International Day of the Girl?! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving too!!

Abigail – Hope the change in your schedule allows you to get to the gym more now!! I’m sure it will be nice to to just be working at one place!

Got in my 3 lifts this week. Ate out once everyday this weekend but managed to make good choices. Fri was salmon and a sweet potato with a skinny margarita, Saturday was Kung Pao chicken with broccoli instead of rice and today I had garlic tilapia with broccoli instead of refried beans and rice (and just a handful of tortilla chips, which is the only processed carb I’ve had in 2 weeks!) Now my hubby is firing up the grill for some steaks and the week starts all over again tomorrow. Can’t wait to see what progress can be made this week!! Let’s have a great week ladies!!!

Good morning ladies! I was 212 under my goal for the week, so that's a gold star for me. Still hanging in there with this baby. I did better yesterday on the desserts (just one), so hopefully my sweet tooth is subsiding a bit. I had a pretty good weekend for exercise. I got in a long swim on Friday (and I was pretty proud of myself--even 9 months pregnant I was passing most of the guys in my lane), did some weights at the gym on Saturday, and got in a long walk on Sunday now that the rain is finally starting to go away.

Beeps--don't beat yourself up! I'm sure you didn't undo all of your hard work in one weekend. You just need to brush yourself off and get back on track today!

Jen--great job on getting in your lifting and making good choices when eating out! Your meals sound delicious!

Abigail--sounds like your busy schedule will be getting a little more manageable, that's great news!

Ashley--you look awesome! I love seeing what a difference lifting makes.

Amy--so sorry to hear things aren't going better with your dad. I'll be thinking about you! Glad to hear you got a run in. Obviously you have enough going on that there's no need to worry too much about your food and exercise, but hopefully getting in a few runs here and there will help you destress a bit.

That's all I can see/remember, hope you all had wonderful weekends!

Ris - I will put you down for GOLD star - I haven't even added mine up, but am sure I'm not a GOLD nor a PLAT star, for sure. This week is TOM....I think I'm done with the "star" challenge for the immediate future.

5 weekends have passed that out-of-town-company has come to stay. 2 more. That will make 7-in a row.

I think, already, I hate people. I hate all people. And even though our guests are good guests and I love them - I totally hate them all.

I am exhausted. Work all week. Entertain all weekend (oh, and drive kidlets to various sporting activities). I'm 100% BURNT OUT.

Blech.