30 Pounds By Christmas 10wk challenge Part 2!
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You are putting too much stress on yourself. Yes, we all want to reach our goals as fast as possible. But little setbacks like missing a day of training is not something to sweat. Just do not get depressed about it and make it up the next day by running the stairs 10 extra minutes as punishment. Negative emotions causes a rise in cortisol. So stay positive. Close your eyes, breath deep and visualise how you are going to tear it up at the gym tomorrow.
I toally agree with this! We are way to hard on ourselves
This is a positive change in our lives and no one said it would be eay. But we have to stay positive to acheive our goals. 0 -
So here I go, I have another challenge that weigh's in on wed & I ran out of the house yesterday, and didn't weigh in. This morning i weighed in at 209, compared to my weigh in on Monday for this challenge at 213.
I don't have issues getting my water intake, but i occassionally drink a diet coke depends on the meal. I want to share that I am starting to feel how I get fuller quicker when eating. Good sign right!
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I'm still here this board is so hard to read, I wish that once you read a post it would dissappear. Havent checked in but still here and going.0
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I am way under calories for today, but have a formal event tonight that I may use them at. I will probably get some exercise from dancing tonight! I need to up my water intake.0
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I think this board is hard to read to..0
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I have seen alot of people that are having trouble following the thread (it is a little hard to follow with all of our members). So, I have a suggestion...could we start new threads? One thread for weigh ins and one for daily challenges, check ins and chat. That way we would have specified places to go depending on what we needed to do. We are all new at this and it is learning process just thought that may help us organize things a little better.0
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Hey Y'all!!
I got my exercise in! Woo hoo... first day back in the gym after being out of town.
Working on my water...I'm a little behind today since the challenge is 12 cups.
As far as calories go...I still have over 1600, so I know I'm going to be under.
Here's some of the things on my list I'm looking forward to:
1. Vacation to Hawaii in September 2011 with my husband.
2. Shopping in the Average size stores. (misses?? I think that's what its called.)
3. New energy to keep up with my little boy.
4. Being excited for weigh-ins instead of dreading them.
5. Saying "GOODBYE" to the 200's FOREVER!!
6. Running my first 5K race! I've always wanted to do this!
These are just a few.... I'm sure I'll think of more!0 -
CHALLENGE FOR FRIDAY OCT 29th:
10 Water
50 Minutes Cardio
15 Minutes Weight training
Acheive your Fiber intake for the day by increasing Fruits and Veggies! I've been slacking in the fruit/veggie department. Plus, Fiber helps rid our body of extra weight we are carrying around! Win win situation!0 -
sounds good. ready for tomorrow0
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I am exhausted, so I am skipping exercise today. I have exercised for the past 6 days in a row I believe. I got very little sleep last night, then worked a 10 hour day. I've had 6 cups of water so far, but will probably have a few more. I'm over my calories a bit, but that's because I gave into my sweet tooth and had chocolate donuts at work this morning. I will be exercising tomorrow.
One thing I am looking forward to after losing the weight is not wanting to hide from cameras when family wants to take pictures at Christmas! Also, I just want to feel better and have more energy.0 -
Water only 8 glasses today
Stayed under calories
Cardio 40 minutes and Weight training 15 minutes
I'm looking forward to being under 200 pounds by Christmas along with a new pair of jeans! :happy:0 -
I am exhausted, so I am skipping exercise today. I have exercised for the past 6 days in a row I believe. I got very little sleep last night, then worked a 10 hour day. I've had 6 cups of water so far, but will probably have a few more. I'm over my calories a bit, but that's because I gave into my sweet tooth and had chocolate donuts at work this morning. I will be exercising tomorrow.
One thing I am looking forward to after losing the weight is not wanting to hide from cameras when family wants to take pictures at Christmas! Also, I just want to feel better and have more energy.
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Got in 12 glasses of water, 32 minutes cardio, 75 minutes of cleaning, 15 minutes of weights, 5 minutes of stretching....
Under calories.. Woo hoo... I'm tired now..0 -
10 glasses of Water....? Wow! I'll try but I am pretty sure I will add tea to at least 8 of the glasses! Fruit I can do, but the exercise is immpossible for me....Don't have the time, but I will do some.0
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Hi Posh Taush.. I read your comment about playing with your son outdoors and I don't know where you are or how old your son is but winter is fun outdoors too.. My kids are grown but some of my best memories are with my kids... on short hiking trails or in parks picking up acorns or what ever stones he found "interesting".. I still have a pink one he found in the shape of a heart and gave to me -gosh no idea how long ago... 9 ish years. Anyway.. if you have snow there is always a sledding hill (even a small one to us is great fun for the kids) and anyone that doesn't think building a snowman isn't exercize has never built one ! ....ok enough of my 2 cents..... and BTW congradulations on your positive start!0
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For Thursdays challenge:
12 glasses water!! ( come on!!)
50 Minutes exercise cardio
10 minutes weight training
Under calories
Make a list of what you are looking forward to when reaching your goal by Christmas! Tell us about it!
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I'm actually over 12, so thats good! I've been hooked on ice water lately!
I actually did 90 minutes on my wii (but it didn't count the extra calories since i got ticked at one of the games, and gave up)
I did 10 minutes of weight training using my wrist weights, 1.5 pounds on each arm.
I am under calories by 500 or so but not feeling hungry so im not eating them. I didn't see any red numbers in the past 2-3 days horray!!
As far as what I'm looking forward to is just looking good and getting smaller and smaller and feeling good about myself! I'm going out east to see my family in April, thats something def to look forward to and hope to achieve my target goal by then!
I will try my best on tomorrows challenge..don't have any money to buy more fruit/veggies and ive been eating a lot im actually getting low! so I gotta wait a few more days until I can get more food..but I'm up to the fitness/water challenge though!! Bring it on!! 0 -
Hi! is it too late to join the challenge? I would love to be a part of this!
Sharona0 -
Hi! is it too late to join the challenge? I would love to be a part of this!
Sharona
Nope, come on in and enjoy the fun! :flowerforyou:0 -
Hi Posh Taush.. I read your comment about playing with your son outdoors and I don't know where you are or how old your son is but winter is fun outdoors too.. My kids are grown but some of my best memories are with my kids... on short hiking trails or in parks picking up acorns or what ever stones he found "interesting".. I still have a pink one he found in the shape of a heart and gave to me -gosh no idea how long ago... 9 ish years. Anyway.. if you have snow there is always a sledding hill (even a small one to us is great fun for the kids) and anyone that doesn't think building a snowman isn't exercize has never built one ! ....ok enough of my 2 cents..... and BTW congradulations on your positive start!
Thanks so much for reminding me that I can enjoy winter as well. I guess since Elijah is only 1 I tend to think it will be too cold, but I'll just bundle him up and go anyway! That's sweet about the rock. Made me tear up a bit b/c I know Eli will grow up faster than I want him to. Oh to have your heart walking around outside your body..... I love him so much....0 -
Hi! is it too late to join the challenge? I would love to be a part of this!
Sharona
Welcome to the group! We weigh in on Mondays!0 -
Thursday challenge in check except for the exercise. When I do it I feel great just cant seem to get into the daily routine yet. I usually get in 3 days a week. I started my private blog to work thru some issues and try to exercise more. Love all the motivation on here and the challenges!0
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After trying to push through a couple of days of exercise I have decided that I need to let my knee rest. I'm not sure what I did but it is certainly not good. I didn't exercise today and it's feeling a little better. I'm also planning on taking tomorrow and Saturday off. My concern is that I'm just going to give up. I bought some new ankle weights today and am excited to start using them so hopefully that will motivate me I'm just nervous about not exercising for so many days. I know I NEED to let my knee rest so I don't injure it further but that doesn't make me any happier. I'm just hoping that people on here keeping me accountable can help motivate me to restart once it has healed.
As for the challenge I didn't exercise
I did stay under calories although not by as much as usual
I also drank about 15 glasses of water so less than usual but not bad
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After trying to push through a couple of days of exercise I have decided that I need to let my knee rest. I'm not sure what I did but it is certainly not good. I didn't exercise today and it's feeling a little better. I'm also planning on taking tomorrow and Saturday off. My concern is that I'm just going to give up. I bought some new ankle weights today and am excited to start using them so hopefully that will motivate me I'm just nervous about not exercising for so many days. I know I NEED to let my knee rest so I don't injure it further but that doesn't make me any happier. I'm just hoping that people on here keeping me accountable can help motivate me to restart once it has healed.
As for the challenge I didn't exercise
I did stay under calories although not by as much as usual
I also drank about 15 glasses of water so less than usual but not bad
I'm not really sure what I'm looking forward to
I'm really not trying to sound like a "know it all", but if your knee is injured you are doing the right thing by taking a break. Also, just a warning, you shouldn't use the ankle weights until your knee is FULLY HEALED. They actually put more stress on the knee by pulling down when walking/running...
Hope that makes sense and I understand the break. Don't give up! You can still do the other challenges. Don't hurt yourself. I wish the best to you!0 -
I did weigh in on monday but I totally forgot to post it here! sorry! I was only down one pound to 257. Hoping for a higher number this time but not sure it will happen with Halloween this weekend. Ate well, went to the gym tonight, but I am WAY behind on water. Water is hard for me.0
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For Thursdays challenge:
12 glasses water!! ( come on!!) I drank 10
50 Minutes exercise cardio done
10 minutes weight training done
Under calories done
Make a list of what you are looking forward to when reaching your goal by Christmas! Tell us about it!
*********Christmas Goals***********
I look forward to:
- smaller size clothes when its time to buy
- more energy to be a better Wife & Mother
- Inspiring (gently) my Husband on his journey
- Saying "goodbye forever" to XL clothes
- Jeans sizes will be no more than 2 numbers
larger than my shoes =D
ps. we weighed in tonight... I'm down 3# to 178... that's prebaby #3 gang... and she's 6 MONTHS OLD!!!
(now to work on the 5 year old and 14 year old's left over weight)
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Thursday Challenge Outcome:
12 glasses water: 13 cups
50 Minutes exercise cardio:1 1/2 hr walk
10 minutes weight training: Didnt do because I took a bootcamp class yesterday and I am SORE. my muscles need a break
Under calories: Accomplished
Make a list of what you are looking forward to when reaching your goal by Christmas:
-Feeling better about myself
-Seeing the look on my family face when they see the new me
-Going After Christmas shopping in the "regular" stores
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I love this idea and must join this thread. I can do the exercise and be below my calorie count, I struggle with my water intake. Seeing that it is physically possible to drink that much water in a day, I am going to give it a try. Today I'm only at 2 glasses. So I got some catching up to do.0
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Good Morning All!
I'm not good about the daily check in's but I'm exercising 30 minutes most days, staying within my calories and getting close to the water goal each day. I'm having trouble figuring out how everyone has so much time to exercise everyday? I work full-time and have three kids. By the time I get home, feed everyone, help with homework and pick up a little it's bedtime. Thank goodness my husband is wonderful and helps too or I'd be sunk!
Any tips from other full time working moms?0 -
We can all do that, Posh! Thanks for all the inspiration. I feel like you are my personal motivator.0
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We can all do that, Posh! Thanks for all the inspiration. I feel like you are my personal motivator.
AWww!! I have had so many positive comments from all of you! Thank you so much. It makes me motivated when I log on here and see that most of you are not only doing the challenges...but even surpassing them. It reminds me to get my butt in gear! I'm so glad I started this thread. I have been excited to log on daily and read what everyone has been doing. Thanks for the encouragement. Hoping for big numbers for everyone on Monday's weigh in!
We can do this everyone!
BIG HUGS..... Off to drink water....
Tausha0
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