30 Pounds By Christmas? 10wks. Start 10/18 JOIN!
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Off to a great start on my day. I ate breakfast , that is something I am not used to doing and am trying to change that. I walked one hour on the tread mill at 3.5 and burned 337 calories. I have half my water in and it is 11 am so I will finish with no problem. As far as talking to my friends about my weight goals and loss I elect not to. Thinking back when I get pressured and people are watching me is when I fail. I know that sounds silly but pressure from people back fires on me. Off to work at 2 pm and taking my calorie counted supper with me. Every one have a great day and lets do this!0
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I'd love to join too.
Starting Weight: 186
By X-Mas: 1560 -
Today I have already been drinking a ton of water. I am going to head to a salad bar for lunch.. I plan on staying away from the 1000 island!!! I will also do 15 min. of weights on my lunch hour. if time allows I am going to walk tonight after work. Not sure on dinner yet.0
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I'm totally joining in with you guys....
SW (this a.m.)= 184.5
GW (12/25/10)= 155
Status so far...(ACK!) Still need to do cardio, drink water, and watch the cals...back later for results!0 -
water = check! and its only 1:30 pm!
deff drinking a lot more with dinner and my 3 hr class tonight!
under cals = check! with 120 left
exercise = 30 day shred0 -
I'm in!!0
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Just went walking on my lunch break and had a salad:) I feel good about myself!0
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Checking in as I haven't in a few days. Sorry bout that.
Today i wont be able to eat with friends/family as i work in an hour. But Water is half way there and i drink at least 9 more during my 10 hour shift. maybe I will make it 10 more one for every hour. Workout done.. and more will happen at work as I do everything there.
And as for the new snack... I haven't tried it yet but will with lunch today... Greek yogurt. I will let you know how i like it.
Good work guys and gals. We can do this. :flowerforyou: :happy:0 -
I would love to join! I will start today at 264lbs!0
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Let's do it! Been moving slowly through the changes over the past month. Ready to take it up a notch!0
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Ok People...
Challenge for THURSDAY
10/21
Exercise for 50 minutes! (yes, I'm raising the bar slowly!)
10 glasses of Water
Under calorie goal
Have a healthy dinner with family or friends. Explain your new challenge for yourself. Ask them to encourage you! Also, ask if they would like to join you for exercise and eating healthy.
Make sure to post your results here! I would love it if we could inspire our friends and loved ones! How cool would that be?
We would be good examples for our children, spouses, parents, friends, EVERYONE! That would make me feel so good!
Can't wait to hear all your success!
Much love and support!
WE CAN DO THIS!!
HUGS!
Tausha
Checking in for Thursday!!!
5am 5k run this morning and boy was I sore from my boot camp yesterday!!! I was a slug this morning but I didn't stop, I was so happy it took me 45 min to run it ugh and it usually takes me little over an hour to run 5miles so I was super slow LOL
I am behind on my water for the day but I have time to make that up, chug chug at lunch lol
Love Love the dinner idea, I found this recipe, chicken pasta primavera only 410 calories and 9 form fat, that I already have the ingredients for so I am gonna cook it tonight for my hubby and daughter. I am trying to get my hubs back on the work out train or at least eating healthy lol I have slowly been replacing the food in our kitchen with healthier choices and I know he has been noticing because he commented on the coconut milk, and I got him Organic 2% LOL
Ok, hope everyone has a great Thursday!! See yall tomorrow 0 -
Exercise for 50 minutes! -- Done! I power-walked for 20 minutes, rode my bike for 20 minutes and did 10 minutes of calasthenics. I also plan on doing a 35 minute DVD tonight, depending on time constraints--tomorrow is math and spelling tests for my girls and we have a lot of studying to do.
10 glasses of Water -- Done!
Under calorie goal --Done!
Have a healthy dinner with family or friends. Explain your new challenge for yourself. Ask them to encourage you! Also, ask if they would like to join you for exercise and eating healthy. -- Done! I am having my sister-in-law over for baked chicken. She is aware that I'm trying to lose weight, and I explained to her all that I was doing.0 -
I'm definitely in!
Starting 10/18 - 167lbs
CW 10/21 - 165.40 -
I have also been on the Yo-Yo for months and the weekend gets me every week! I would love to join your challenge.0
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I want in!! i know its late in the week but as of monday 10/18 my weight was 185 so we'll start there. I want to lose 25lbs by xmas but will be thrilled to lose half that as well. Friend request being sent...0
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Ok Party People!!! Let's make some noise!! WOOOOOOOOO! haha.... Ok, taking my chill pill... (just kidding...)
As for today, I am so super proud of myself. I woke up and did 57 minutes of light cleaning around the house without stopping or sitting down. You know, laundry, dishes, straightening stuff, dusting....all that FUN stuff...NOT!
Then, when my hubby woke up, we decided that we would join the YMCA today! yay! We visited it yesterday to make sure I was ok with the child care. I'm a little bit particular with my 1 year old baby boy. (Aren't all mommas?)
So, we get there and check Elijah into his little play classroom, and then, we hit the treadmill! Let me just say, I haven't been in a gym in several years, so today's results may seem small to most, but for me, I am so proud of myself.
We did 20 minutes on the treadmill. I probably averaged my speed at around 4 mph the whole time. !! For a short girl like me, that's a JOG!! WOOO HOO!! Of course I walked at 3.5 for some, and ran at 4.8 for some, so the average I put 4.0. Yay Me!
But wait, we didnt stop there! We also decided that today we would work arms. We lifted weights on upper body machines for the next 20 minutes! Can you believe it??
After weights, we wanted to shoot basketball for a while, but the gym was temporarily closed due to a day camp going on for students who were out of school for Fall Break., so we decided to call it quits for today.
I'm so pumped, but also my arms feel like J-E-L-L-O! (singing that in my head like they do on the commercials! :laugh: )
As for my calories, I'm doing great so far. I've only had a turkey sandwich and some SunChips. (yeah I know chips are bad, but dang it I love them!)
Water....Got in 3 glasses so far, so I'm a little behind there, but never fear, I will get it done.
Also, I'm not doing Dinner with my family because my husband has to work this evening, but we did talk about the 30 pound challenge over our lunch and during the car ride to and from the gym! So yay, modified, but done!! Check, check, check!!
Ok, I 'm so very proud of all of you! We can do it!
Keep posting all your amazing successes!
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Well I'm starting my day off without a lot of sleep last night...
I wonder if all of those cardio classes got me wired for the rest of the night.
I started my day off with the some eggs, and some toast (which I prlly couldve done without) Waters Consumption is going well and I'm sure Ill have enough and then some by the end of the day.
Todays challenge, I'm going out to dinner after a softball game with my boyfriend. THERES GOING TO BE PIZZA THERE BUT I WILL BE STRONG! HAHA And I'm sure I'll be going on and on about all these new things I'm doing. And they know that I've been hitting the gym up everyday!
Excercise today will be Zumba DVDs in the morning (Hoping to teach a song or two at a class tonight) Then Going to the class.
And I'm thinking I need to do some sort of ab excecises.
CHECK IN WITH MY 30/XMAS GROUP LATER
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I want to participate in the 30 lbs by Christmas. I joined my fitness pal today (10-21-10) My starting wt is 171, my my current wt is 171, my goal wt is 141. I added you as a friend. 0
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I did awsome getting in the water. But the exercise is hard to get in with 3 kids under 2 . Anybody have any suggestions. I also been good with my calories but I have ate after seven which sucks.
I have two toddler boys (1 and 2). So I bought workout DVDs that are 20-30 mins. I either try to get them to play while im working out or I try to workout when they are taking their naps. Its a challenge because sometimes they just want mommy or they dont take their naps at the same time.
Just take it one day at a time. Good Luck! Have a Healthy Day!0 -
Then, when my hubby woke up, we decided that we would join the YMCA today! yay! We visited it yesterday to make sure I was ok with the child care. I'm a little bit particular with my 1 year old baby boy. (Aren't all mommas?)
So, we get there and check Elijah into his little play classroom, and then, we hit the treadmill! Let me just say, I haven't been in a gym in several years, so today's results may seem small to most, but for me, I am so proud of myself.
We did 20 minutes on the treadmill. I probably averaged my speed at around 4 mph the whole time. !! For a short girl like me, that's a JOG!! WOOO HOO!! Of course I walked at 3.5 for some, and ran at 4.8 for some, so the average I put 4.0. Yay Me!
But wait, we didnt stop there! We also decided that today we would work arms. We lifted weights on upper body machines for the next 20 minutes! Can you believe it??
After weights, we wanted to shoot basketball for a while, but the gym was temporarily closed due to a day camp going on for students who were out of school for Fall Break., so we decided to call it quits for today.
I'm so pumped, but also my arms feel like J-E-L-L-O! (singing that in my head like they do on the commercials! :laugh: )
I'm so glad that you and your husband worked out together. Me and my boyfriend finally decided to join the gym and go TOGETHER (I HAVE BEEN TELLING HIM THAT WE NEED TO GO TOGETHER but you know men, have to think of it on their own ;] )
And it has helped so much!! Having the man you love, or even a friend there DOING it is the best.
I'm happy for you, good for you getting over that hesitation with the child care. I'm sure if your baby knew what was goin on hed be cheering 'GO MOMMY' 0 -
Man I need to get started I am so behind0
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Then, when my hubby woke up, we decided that we would join the YMCA today! yay! We visited it yesterday to make sure I was ok with the child care. I'm a little bit particular with my 1 year old baby boy. (Aren't all mommas?)
So, we get there and check Elijah into his little play classroom, and then, we hit the treadmill! Let me just say, I haven't been in a gym in several years, so today's results may seem small to most, but for me, I am so proud of myself.
We did 20 minutes on the treadmill. I probably averaged my speed at around 4 mph the whole time. !! For a short girl like me, that's a JOG!! WOOO HOO!! Of course I walked at 3.5 for some, and ran at 4.8 for some, so the average I put 4.0. Yay Me!
But wait, we didnt stop there! We also decided that today we would work arms. We lifted weights on upper body machines for the next 20 minutes! Can you believe it??
After weights, we wanted to shoot basketball for a while, but the gym was temporarily closed due to a day camp going on for students who were out of school for Fall Break., so we decided to call it quits for today.
I'm so pumped, but also my arms feel like J-E-L-L-O! (singing that in my head like they do on the commercials! :laugh: )
I'm so glad that you and your husband worked out together. Me and my boyfriend finally decided to join the gym and go TOGETHER (I HAVE BEEN TELLING HIM THAT WE NEED TO GO TOGETHER but you know men, have to think of it on their own ;] )
And it has helped so much!! Having the man you love, or even a friend there DOING it is the best.
I'm happy for you, good for you getting over that hesitation with the child care. I'm sure if your baby knew what was goin on hed be cheering 'GO MOMMY'
Awww... Thanks girl! I'm so excited about him going with me too! I told him it's what I wanted for my Birthday Present! (I'm gonna be 29 on Saturday! YIKES! )
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Can I join. I know I'm a little later than most but that will make me work all the harder.
Starting weight: 259
Goal by Christmas: 229 ( or less--would be totally AWESOME)0 -
Why isnt my little tracker showing up?
Can you see it or is it really not there. HOW do get it to show up on your posts??
Im proud of my little 4lbs lost. lol
Go to the Tools tab > Weight loss tickers...Congrats on your 4 lbslost !0 -
As far as talking to my friends about my weight goals and loss I elect not to. Thinking back when I get pressured and people are watching me is when I fail. I know that sounds silly but pressure from people back fires on me. Off to work at 2 pm and taking my calorie counted supper with me. Every one have a great day and lets do this!
I understand because some family members just become annoying. They have something to say about every little thing you put in your mouth. I have to constantly tell them, I know how many calories I have to spare. :grumble:
There are some positive ppl who are very helpful in my weight loss journey, such as my wonderful husband. He knows when to back off but be there for me at the same time.
Good Luck!0 -
Count me in! I am a little late to the challenge... But My current weight is approx 235 (I fluctuate by about 3 lbs daily)..
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I did awsome getting in the water. But the exercise is hard to get in with 3 kids under 2 . Anybody have any suggestions. I also been good with my calories but I have ate after seven which sucks.
I have two toddler boys (1 and 2). So I bought workout DVDs that are 20-30 mins. I either try to get them to play while im working out or I try to workout when they are taking their naps. Its a challenge because sometimes they just want mommy or they dont take their naps at the same time.
Just take it one day at a time. Good Luck! Have a Healthy Day!
On no-nap days, I usually dance with my kids (they're 7, 7, 5, 2, 1)...crank up some music and just dance around the living room for 20 minutes or so at a time. Sometimes I take them on 'nature walks', or do cartwheels in the backyard with them, as well as DVDs or jogging in place after they go to bed. Usually I work out alone, but sometimes hubby works late and I miss my window of opportunity and have to improvize.0 -
I'm in!! I know I'm late.. but I'm in!! I'll weigh tomorrow and log my weight then... and i'm starting a water only challenege today too with another friend going thru Halloween atleast... I hope that helps me shed some weight quick... to just jump start this whole challenege!!! I hope tonight my husband will walk with me..0
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OK, I'm in. Lost 23 so far this year, and just joined MFP to keep the motivation up.
Starting at 191 on 10-21.0 -
Went on my walk already and had my little radio w/me this time and the time just few by.
I stepped on the scale yesterday and was not happy, I had gained 2 pounds. I'm going to wait till Monday to weigh in again and hope it will be better.
I need to work on the "grap and go" foods. I'm always on the go and find that I don't have time to make something. I did this in the past so I know it works. Just need to do it!
Way to go everyone, you all are doing a great job!! KEEP IT UP! WE ALL WILL DO THIS!0
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