30 Pounds By Christmas 10wk challenge Part 2!
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I tried the Kashi free sample mentioned by another MFP peer (thanks:flowerforyou: ) .
It was the ripe strawberry cereal bar. It was good very filling.0 -
Found it!
Anyone have any good advice on how you get all your water in daily?
I've been keeping a bottle w/me all the time w/extras in the car. Good luck!0 -
Started out good, got up around 7am and got two of my kids to come w/me on my walk. They road their bikes. Yesterday I found out that the 45 minutes of time I thought I was walking was really 34. So today I walked for 50 and walked a few more blocks. (I'll measure it by car soon)
Here in San Diego, CA we've been having rain off and on. So this morning it was wet, not to wet though but it felt good to walk in the cool air.
I had my usual Saturday out w/DH, it was fun. We went to a Chinese Buffet for lunch, I was really good and made some excellent choices. I walked out of there full..not suffed. :flowerforyou:
We did buy a seat for my bike, I hope that we'll be able to put it on tomorrow!! I so want to ride!
Yesterday was not a good day (at my weakest time of the day, late afternoon), one of my kids came into my room w/a small bag of chips... next thing I knew I had 4 bags myself :explode:
I will be/do better
I will be/do better
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Found it!
Anyone have any good advice on how you get all your water in daily?
One mistake I used to make is that I would be away from home for hours at a time and I wouldn't drink any water during that time because I didn't have any with me. Now I make sure that I ALWAYS have a water bottle with me- at work, school, when I'm driving, etc. Also- I used to hate the taste of water and sometimes just for flavor I buy Lipton Green Tea to go packets, I think it tastes really good and it's 0 calories. They also have Crystal Lite packets in a lot of different flavors. For me it makes it really easy to get 8+ glasses in, I don't even miss drinking pop anymore. Hope that helps!
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A quick update.
Well, my water goals are slipping a little. I have drank a lot a water in the past couple of weeks and needed a break..ended up drinking soda/juice/coffee/milk instead but currently trying to get back on track with my water intake to at least 8 cups or more a day.
I have been under my calories, sometimes I don't eat all my exercise calories. I have been very active each and every day walking, as well as doing indoor workouts right here in my home...burning 900-1000 calories at a time. I have lost 3 pounds since joining in on this challenge. That's it for my update, I will update again in a couple of days letting you all know on my progress. I did weigh in friday, and learned that I broke the 200 pound mark! and weigh again on Monday. 0 -
Today wasn't so great.. I planned to spend the day bike riding on the trails with my boyfriend, but instead I've been feeling so sick. I think I might have the flu.
I didn't do any real exercise, managed to get a lot of cleaning/laundry done though because I was so bored! lol But that's the most activity I could log for today. I was also 300 under my calorie intake because I couldn't eat, on the flip side I drank 12+ glasses of water. Hopefully being sick won't affect my weigh in on Monday- going to try and get in some exercise tomorrow! 0 -
With the kids playing up (got up @ 6am) & all the noise I ended up having my breakfast 3hrs later. I have just realized i was going to weigh myself this morning, I might do it but it won't be spot on.0
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It is so hard for me to keep up with this thread! I'm looking forward to week 1 weigh in on Monday. Today, I stayed within my caloric guidelines but didn't get in all of my water. I'm sick, so are 2 of my daughters, and my son... so I was at the mercy of others when it came to food (Zaxby's, Pizza, and Jello that my 5 year old brought me to bed). I did record every single morsel though so I think I'm doing ok so far. One thing that has been lacking is exercise but I cannot help that right now... I can barely breathe and exercising would send me over the edge. We're running 103+ fevers, coughing, etc... but chest xrays are clear- so are ears, and throat... "mystery illness" is what we're calling it now so hopefully it will run it's course faster...
I have 5 kids so we've already been down for the count for a week and 2 of them, plus my husband, have yet to get it. Four of us have it currently- one of my 8 year olds started today, day 5 for my son, and day 4 for my other 8 year old.... day 4 for me.0 -
Found it!
Anyone have any good advice on how you get all your water in daily?
I prefer the taste of purified water so I buy bottled... I also prefer it at room temp (I'm a weirdo)... Walmart sells 20 oz bottles. I take out 5 of them a the beginning of the day and label them 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 with a magic marker... it helps me as I drink them and toss the bottle that I only have 2 more, 1 more, etc. I easily get in 100+ a day with this method.0 -
I prefer the taste of purified water so I buy bottled... I also prefer it at room temp (I'm a weirdo)... Walmart sells 20 oz bottles. I take out 5 of them a the beginning of the day and label them 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 with a magic marker... it helps me as I drink them and toss the bottle that I only have 2 more, 1 more, etc. I easily get in 100+ a day with this method.
Thanks... I may try this method.0 -
Today is going better than expected for a Sunday. Did 10 minutes of Yoga this morning and even though that only burned a couple dozen calories it still felt good. I'll probably do some sit-ups later tonight to at least get some more exercise in for the day.
Calories are going good. Only have a little over 300 left, but with the exercise I should be good.
Still have to work on water though.... It's hard to get 10 glasses a day in, I usually end up with about 6 or so. But water is the key to losing weight, so if I want to get slimmer I'll HAVE TO drink my water. I'll just keep repeating this to myself, see if it works 0 -
I'm getting ready for church, but I have to share some news real quick. I started MFP in January at 291 pounds. I lost 30 in the first 3 months, but from April til now I have been fluctuating between 261-265. I weighed in this morning and FINALLY broke 260! I am at 259.4! That's exciting for me anyway!
Have a great day!!!
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ok so I made a mistake.... At the begining of the week i was 261 and some odd ounce... and my weight in today was 259.5 so about 2.5 loss or so... yesterday was not a good day... but its over with and today is a brand new day.... have a great day0
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Taking the kids to the movies today. To avoid the popcorn and other goodies, I packed myself a cup of multi-grain cheerios, added some craisins and almonds and just an ounce of my favorite ghiradelli 60% chocolate chips. Let's see if it works!0
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Day before weigh ins...... Whew.... We made it through the first week ! (almost!)
Of course, I wake of this morning and good ole mother nature has brought me her monthly gift ! Splendid... GRRRR... Right before weigh in day!
Oh well,
hahaa... I've got to make sure I get my water in today!
Wish me luck!
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Found it too!
I am kinda looking forward to tomorrows weigh in! I started Insanity this past week and wow....let me just say I think that it gives me the kind of intensity that I needed! I was stalled on my weight loss for about 3 weeks and now it seems to be starting again! YAY!!! LOL0 -
Way to go! That is great. Every milestone should be celebrated. That is how we make our goal.0
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Thanks Posh for helping me find part TWO!
My MFP journey has been on PAUSE for quite a while now - I moved from MA to CA and have JUST began to get back into any sort of routine.
I am really really really excited to be back and need to be in this 1000%! My mom and I were great motivations for eachother when I lived back east, but now that I'm on the West Coast, I know it will take a LOT more effort on my part, and I hope to meet some of you and help motivate eachother!
Here goes week one... again
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Found it!
Anyone have any good advice on how you get all your water in daily?
I have an "Intake" water bottle that I use at work it has a ring around the bottom that says 1-6 and I can track how many of them I have that way. I use that bottle at work and then when I'm at home I use a couple of little bottles. They only hold about 16 oz. but I find it easier to drink several of them that way.
Yesterday, was a HORRIBLE day but today has gone MUCH better so I think it will be okay.
Today I have drank over 13 glasses of water. I also got in 105 minutes of exercise (I might have been a little excited about trying out my new HRM, lol) and am thinking about some light stretching, etc. later.0 -
looking forward to tomorrow's weigh-in......do I just come back here and post?
SW before MFP 306 lbs.
Started MFP 258.1 lbs.
10/25/10 ?? hopefully 2 lbs
Christmas W 228...fingers crossed0 -
looking forward to tomorrow's weigh-in......do I just come back here and post?
SW before MFP 306 lbs.
Started MFP 258.1 lbs.
10/25/10 ?? hopefully 2 lbs
Christmas W 228...fingers crossed
Yep! Just post on here after weighing in! :0)0 -
5 cups down. Been forgeting to stretch before I workout and well..now my legs are killing me. I am not sure what I am going to have my goal for today be but in the back of my mind I know I should make it to tough through the pain and get my workout in because I need this, I am tired of looking in the mirror and thinking man...I was 220 before and thought I was huge and now 30 pounds later I would kill to be the way I was...I am tired of hearing from my husband that I am beautiful and not being able to believe him...I am tired of saying to myself okay, I am tired of looking at myself this way and then 5 minutes later reaching for that chip bag.
I know I am not alone on this and I have support from all of you online but I need someone here with me that is going to kick my butt everyday to excersize and not reach for that chip bag. I have my husbands support with everything that I do but he loves his snack food and his high motabolism...And I don't want to be the bad guy who takes his snack food away.
I want to be able to look at myself again and feel happy.0 -
5 cups down. Been forgeting to stretch before I workout and well..now my legs are killing me. I am not sure what I am going to have my goal for today be but in the back of my mind I know I should make it to tough through the pain and get my workout in because I need this, I am tired of looking in the mirror and thinking man...I was 220 before and thought I was huge and now 30 pounds later I would kill to be the way I was...I am tired of hearing from my husband that I am beautiful and not being able to believe him...I am tired of saying to myself okay, I am tired of looking at myself this way and then 5 minutes later reaching for that chip bag.
I know I am not alone on this and I have support from all of you online but I need someone here with me that is going to kick my butt everyday to excersize and not reach for that chip bag. I have my husbands support with everything that I do but he loves his snack food and his high motabolism...And I don't want to be the bad guy who takes his snack food away.
I want to be able to look at myself again and feel happy.
I'm really sorry you are feeling this way and hate to say it, but " I COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND!".. We are both so very blessed to have loving and supportive husbands. My hubby loves me through thick and thin....(LITERALLY:blushing: ), but I want so bad deep down to do this for me, and I know for him too.
If you want to exercise today...I say go for it!!! Think of it as last chance workout on Biggest Loser! Get in there and try to DOUBLE the calorie burn!! So if you've only been burning like 300 calories per day this week, try to go burn 600!!! YOU CAN DO THIS!!
We are here for you. I know what you are going through. When my husband and I got married 6 years ago I was only 165...(still overweight, but a heck of a lot smaller).....
Much love.... it will take time....but we can do this!
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BLAHHHH>>>>>>...... Ok... bad day! I had a good birthday, but...... I didn't really eat much today, didn't log it, and didn't get enough water in! SO SORRY!!
The reason.... We had a Fall Festival today at church that I was in charge of...yes, on my birthday! haha.. Oh well... It went amazing though, but I was there for over 9 hours, setting up, running a chili contest, helping run games and booths, counting money...etc etc....
So...I'm sure I burnt a ton of calories!!
My goal for Candy: Give it to my kids in Church class on Wednesday nights!
Tomorrow's goal:
10 Water, Under calories.... For me, Sundays are going to be my off days. But if you want...choose your own exercise goal.
Plus... Find time to relax for 20 minutes today and read. Choose any book, Bible, magazine, Health article....Try this outside if weather permits!
Since I didnt run yesterday, I ran today. 4 miles in 45 min personal best. I am hoping to get 5 miles in 45 but heres for hoping lol
Got my water in and so far under my calories. I totally got a HRM so I am hoping this will help me track my calories better. I have been trying to really stay under because I dont know what I am buring during work outs so ugh
I am so bumbed I cant weight in tomorrow, PT totally forbids it till I finish boot camp, we are on week 3 so 1 more to go!!!
Any who, hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday!!0 -
5 cups down. Been forgeting to stretch before I workout and well..now my legs are killing me. I am not sure what I am going to have my goal for today be but in the back of my mind I know I should make it to tough through the pain and get my workout in because I need this, I am tired of looking in the mirror and thinking man...I was 220 before and thought I was huge and now 30 pounds later I would kill to be the way I was...I am tired of hearing from my husband that I am beautiful and not being able to believe him...I am tired of saying to myself okay, I am tired of looking at myself this way and then 5 minutes later reaching for that chip bag.
I know I am not alone on this and I have support from all of you online but I need someone here with me that is going to kick my butt everyday to excersize and not reach for that chip bag. I have my husbands support with everything that I do but he loves his snack food and his high motabolism...And I don't want to be the bad guy who takes his snack food away.
I want to be able to look at myself again and feel happy.
I'm really sorry you are feeling this way and hate to say it, but " I COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND!".. We are both so very blessed to have loving and supportive husbands. My hubby loves me through thick and thin....(LITERALLY:blushing: ), but I want so bad deep down to do this for me, and I know for him too.
If you want to exercise today...I say go for it!!! Think of it as last chance workout on Biggest Loser! Get in there and try to DOUBLE the calorie burn!! So if you've only been burning like 300 calories per day this week, try to go burn 600!!! YOU CAN DO THIS!!
We are here for you. I know what you are going through. When my husband and I got married 6 years ago I was only 165...(still overweight, but a heck of a lot smaller).....
Much love.... it will take time....but we can do this!
Tausha
Thanks. My husbnads dad has had this workout machine in his garage since I moved in and for the past week I have been asking my husband to help me move it into our room and we always forget and well after posting the last message I convinced him to get it out of there. It is called the Stride Trainer 500 by Gold's Gym. In just 30 minutes I can burn 400 calories.
I have decided, My goal for today is to excersize on this until I can't move. I will be very soar tommorow but I will know that I did it for myself.0 -
Took a water aerobics class today. Thought it would be "easier" I am just as sore as I ever was. I will probably either swim or take the day off tommorrow. I do plan to work that class into my schedule at least 1-2 days a week it was great! I have been getting to 10 glasses of water everyday, but it is tough. Plan for the halloween candy taken care of...to the homeless shelter. I enjoyed watching the Steelers win againist Miami today! Looking forward to weigh in tommorrow!:happy:0
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I'm getting ready for church, but I have to share some news real quick. I started MFP in January at 291 pounds. I lost 30 in the first 3 months, but from April til now I have been fluctuating between 261-265. I weighed in this morning and FINALLY broke 260! I am at 259.4! That's exciting for me anyway!
Have a great day!!!
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Hi all
So I have been really bad posting each day but I have been keeping up with the challenges and stayed under my calorie goal every day. Got in the exercise almost every day and have tried my hardest with the water, that is the one I struggle with!
It is Monday morning here now so I was very excited to jump on the scales this morning (even though I did weigh in on Friday as that is my day for another challenge) and am happy to report a loss of 5.4 pounds :happy:
SW for Christmas Challenge: 188.8
Loss this week: 5.4
Current: 183.4
Christmas goal: around 160
Very happy with that although last week I lost less than a pound despite being very good and starting the 30 Day Shred so I think that is the main reason I lost a decent amount.
Good luck with the weigh ins everyone 0 -
Ok i messed this post all up trying to tell Karen great job on the break thru!0
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Yes, Aunt Flo has her ways of sneaking up on us. She will be visiting me in a couple days as well. I'm sure you did great though! I'm craving some chocolate right now...grrrr!:ohwell:0
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