30 Pounds By Christmas 10wk challenge Part 2!
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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?
My only suggestion is that you could make it an activity with the kids? Have them exercise with you? They may not be able to do everything you do, but it will be fun trying.
Hope this helps maybe.... I hope others give you advice as well.
Tausha0 -
I have trouble drinking enough water also. Yesterday was the most ever at 6 glasses ! Yah for me ! lol & so far today I'm on my second glass0
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Hi all,
No enough water, iffy on the exercise (only ran one mile and did push ups) and the cals was way too much...that is for Thursday. one would think that having to post over calories every day that I would stop the eating...not yet.
Happy Friday
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Looks like I'm not the only one with an injury! Despite my best intentions, i haven't had an exercise to speak of yesterday or today. My knee is sore from physio, but that is not really why I haven't worked out. I'm having a couple of down days
I have stayed under my calories and drank my water, but I just can't seem to get going these last two days. I'm going to try to get up and at least go for a walk after this post. I'm just feeling sort of blue and unmotivated.
I have to keep thinking of being thinner at Christmas when I see my family (I only see them once a year) and how much that means to me. I also want to buy clothes while I am in the US for Christmas, and I would really like to buy clothes in a smaller size! We are also going to Vegas after Christmas, so I'd like to be able to buy a fun outfit to wear and feel confident in it!0 -
Looks like I'm not the only one with an injury! Despite my best intentions, i haven't had an exercise to speak of yesterday or today. My knee is sore from physio, but that is not really why I haven't worked out. I'm having a couple of down days I have stayed under my calories and drank my water, but I just can't seem to get going these last two days. I'm going to try to get up and at least go for a walk after this post. I'm just feeling sort of blue and unmotivated.
I have to keep thinking of being thinner at Christmas when I see my family (I only see them once a year) and how much that means to me. I also want to buy clothes while I am in the US for Christmas, and I would really like to buy clothes in a smaller size! We are also going to Vegas after Christmas, so I'd like to be able to buy a fun outfit to wear and feel confident in it!
I'm sorry to hear you are having some bummer days. I know all too well what you are talking about. I read your profile and we seem to have a lot in common. I am sorry to hear you are feeling this way.
If you ever need to talk you can send me a message.
Sincerely, Tausha0 -
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?
I wear a pedometer at work and try to burn as many calories as possible while I'm at work. You kill two birds with one stone because you exercise and get your work done at the same time.
My only suggestion is that you could make it an activity with the kids? Have them exercise with you? They may not be able to do everything you do, but it will be fun trying.
Hope this helps maybe.... I hope others give you advice as well.
Tausha0 -
Hi everyone! Is it too late to join in on this? I just recently got the app for my droid once I started getting serious about weight loss; I figured I'd check out the website to see what it's like and I've fallen in love! I'd like to participate in this challenge if possible!0
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SO I did horrible for breakfast, but good for lunch and my snacks. Problem is I now don't have that many calories left for dinner.... just 484. I am going to try and exercise to get some more calories in today. Any suggestions for good dinners under 500 calories? (My calorie intake is 1850 daily)0
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Hi everyone! Is it too late to join in on this? I just recently got the app for my droid once I started getting serious about weight loss; I figured I'd check out the website to see what it's like and I've fallen in love! I'd like to participate in this challenge if possible!
Of course you can still join us! We weigh in on Mondays. Looking forward to getting to know you!0 -
SO I did horrible for breakfast, but good for lunch and my snacks. Problem is I now don't have that many calories left for dinner.... just 484. I am going to try and exercise to get some more calories in today. Any suggestions for good dinners under 500 calories? (My calorie intake is 1850 daily)
Maybe Subway? Or... if you need to eat at home you can do grilled chicken, grilled veggies...... ?
I like tuna salad with light miracle whip.... and Fat free crackers?? Hope this helps..0 -
I use slimfast recipes they are all really low, most are around 400-500 and they aren't too small you'll be hungry later, I personally like the BBQ chicken pouches they are big enough to be an one dish meal but you will have some leeway to add veggies if needed, best part I can make them diff ways for my boys!SO I did horrible for breakfast, but good for lunch and my snacks. Problem is I now don't have that many calories left for dinner.... just 484. I am going to try and exercise to get some more calories in today. Any suggestions for good dinners under 500 calories? (My calorie intake is 1850 daily)0 -
Big Halloween party in my class today with homemade cupcakes. I LOVE homemade cupcakes ... I stayed away from them:happy:
So hard, but such a good feeling at the end of the day!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!
10 Water- 6th cup now. Trying to get there! I try to leave myself dry 2 hours before bed so i don't make repeated trips to the bathroom. :explode:
50 min cardio- How does 2 1/2 hours of walking sound? :happy:
15 min weight training- Sure did!! I've had 15 minutes of strength training as well, but still not very good at it.
Fiber intake- From what i took a peek at, its gone over. It always does!0 -
I blew it today guys!! Sorry!! Blah.... Back to the grindstone tomorrow though!
Challenge for SATURDAY OCT 30th:
10 Water
50 Minutes Cardio
15 Minutes Weights/resistence training
Under calories
****STAY AWAY FROM ALCOHOL if going to Halloween parties. !!*** ( I know..you all are laughing at me... You will love me on weigh in day! )
*** For those of us who do not drink, Try not to eat any of the candy at work, home, or that your child gets trick-or-treating! NO TREATS for HALLOWEEN! You will be happy on MONDAY!0 -
I blew it today guys!! Sorry!! Blah.... Back to the grindstone tomorrow though!
Challenge for SATURDAY OCT 30th:
10 Water
50 Minutes Cardio
15 Minutes Weights/resistence training
Under calories
****STAY AWAY FROM ALCOHOL if going to Halloween parties. !!*** ( I know..you all are laughing at me... You will love me on weigh in day! )
*** For those of us who do not drink, Try not to eat any of the candy at work, home, or that your child gets trick-or-treating! NO TREATS for HALLOWEEN! You will be happy on MONDAY!
I don't drink that much, so no worries there! :happy:
I had my chocolate bar earlier today, so thats out the way. I will do my best to watch everything over the weekend and exercise. Sunday i might take it off since it's the day of rest and I go to church that day. The only exercise I get is 60 minutes of walking..to church and then home so it's something!
As far as any other treats/ cheat meals not until AFTER weigh in!0 -
I blew it today guys!! Sorry!! Blah.... Back to the grindstone tomorrow though!
Challenge for SATURDAY OCT 30th:
10 Water
50 Minutes Cardio
15 Minutes Weights/resistence training
Under calories
****STAY AWAY FROM ALCOHOL if going to Halloween parties. !!*** ( I know..you all are laughing at me... You will love me on weigh in day! )
*** For those of us who do not drink, Try not to eat any of the candy at work, home, or that your child gets trick-or-treating! NO TREATS for HALLOWEEN! You will be happy on MONDAY!
I don't drink that much, so no worries there! :happy:
I had my chocolate bar earlier today, so thats out the way. I will do my best to watch everything over the weekend and exercise. Sunday i might take it off since it's the day of rest and I go to church that day. The only exercise I get is 60 minutes of walking..to church and then home so it's something!
As far as any other treats/ cheat meals not until AFTER weigh in!
Sunday is my rest day too!! And I'm with you on no drinking! To me it's just empty calories. But, I know some do, so I am trying to help them avoid the disappointment on Monday!
By the way, You are doing so amazing! I see you posting your exercise everyday! I'm really proud of you!0 -
Thanks Posh! I went to the store today and got fuji apples and bananas as a good treat! So instead of candy ill treat myself to fruit! :happy:0
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Alright, so i've been drinking about 10-13 bottles of water a day....I just had a question...when you guys log your water, are you logging every 8 oz. or do you put one bottle as one on the little water glass on here?...I feel like im having a blond moment, :blushing: and i just want to make sure im keeping track of this correctly...Thanks guys :flowerforyou:0
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Alright, so i've been drinking about 10-13 bottles of water a day....I just had a question...when you guys log your water, are you logging every 8 oz. or do you put one bottle as one on the little water glass on here?...I feel like im having a blond moment, :blushing: and i just want to make sure im keeping track of this correctly...Thanks guys :flowerforyou:
1 point for every 8 oz cup of water0 -
Friday Challenge Outcome:
10 Cups of Water: 12 and still counting
50 min Cardio: 1 hour Elliptical
15 Min Weights: Accomplished (Triceps, Biceps, Front Deltoid and Row)
Achieve or surpass fiber goals by increasing Fruits and veggies: Always surpass fiber, not from fruits and veggies today because I forgot this part of the challenge. However, I did have 2 srvgs of green beans for dinner and 1 srvg of watermelon for dinner.
For Saturday Challenge, dont drink so thats not a problem. Now only if I can stay away from the candy :noway:
Ill let you know how I do. Good Luck Everyone!0 -
I just found this thread and I am interested in joining in...I am quite new to this site,so I don't know much about posting ( if I'm even doing it right)...but this looks liek a very interesting challenge...and with so many doing it together & supporting one another....I think it's just what I need! Now I have to learn how to put my little ticker thingy on here!! I'll have to try to figure that out now!! Thanks for the motivation....30 lbs. ...here you go!! 0
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Challenge for SATURDAY OCT 30th:
10 Water
50 Minutes Cardio
15 Minutes Weights/resistence training
Under calories
****STAY AWAY FROM ALCOHOL if going to Halloween parties. !!*** ( I know..you all are laughing at me... You will love me on weigh in day! )
*** For those of us who do not drink, Try not to eat any of the candy at work, home, or that your child gets trick-or-treating! NO TREATS for HALLOWEEN! You will be happy on MONDAY!
Water-No prob
I'm skipping the exercise again my knee is feeling somewhat better but will let it rest.
Meals are packed and ready and under cals.
I'm going to be at work from 8AM-at least 10pm so no alcohol for me. Also, our kids at work already had their Halloween parties/Trick or Treating so no prob. there.0 -
GOOOOD MORNING EVERYONE!...
So I just wanted to drop in and say hi, and hope everyone has a great Halloween..I know some places trick or treat today OR tomorrow....remember stay away from that candy...
I am sooo pumped for the weigh in Monday...I weighed myself today, and I'm going to have a waay better loss than just 1 lbs...
I got up early this morning, and went for a mini Jog, since thats all i can do with out feeling like i cant breath, and im going to die, did 300 sit ups, and then went for another mini jog...Keep drinking water guys...
WE CAN DO THIS!! Have a wonderful day :flowerforyou:0 -
GOOOOD MORNING EVERYONE!...
So I just wanted to drop in and say hi, and hope everyone has a great Halloween..I know some places trick or treat today OR tomorrow....remember stay away from that candy...
I am sooo pumped for the weigh in Monday...I weighed myself today, and I'm going to have a waay better loss than just 1 lbs...
I got up early this morning, and went for a mini Jog, since thats all i can do with out feeling like i cant breath, and im going to die, did 300 sit ups, and then went for another mini jog...Keep drinking water guys...
WE CAN DO THIS!! Have a wonderful day :flowerforyou:
300 SIT UPS??!!!!!! WOAHHHH!!!! That makes my stomach quiver just thinking about it! ROCK IT OUT! And congrats on being excited about weigh ins! That's one of my goals is to look forward to them! I'm so pumped today b/c I had a bad day yesterday and I'm going to KILL IT today!
Thanks for checking in!0 -
I just found this thread and I am interested in joining in...I am quite new to this site,so I don't know much about posting ( if I'm even doing it right)...but this looks liek a very interesting challenge...and with so many doing it together & supporting one another....I think it's just what I need! Now I have to learn how to put my little ticker thingy on here!! I'll have to try to figure that out now!! Thanks for the motivation....30 lbs. ...here you go!!
Looks like you are figuring out everything just fine! Welcome to the challenge. We weigh in on Mondays, so you only have a couple of days but we are glad you are joining us! Send a message to Vampkisses on this thread. She is doing a spreadsheet to help everyone keep up with their weigh ins! (so nice of her...:flowerforyou: )
Look forward to getting to know you!0 -
Challenge for SATURDAY OCT 30th:
10 Water
50 Minutes Cardio
15 Minutes Weights/resistence training
Under calories
****STAY AWAY FROM ALCOHOL if going to Halloween parties. !!*** ( I know..you all are laughing at me... You will love me on weigh in day! )
*** For those of us who do not drink, Try not to eat any of the candy at work, home, or that your child gets trick-or-treating! NO TREATS for HALLOWEEN! You will be happy on MONDAY!
Water-No prob
I'm skipping the exercise again my knee is feeling somewhat better but will let it rest.
Meals are packed and ready and under cals.
I'm going to be at work from 8AM-at least 10pm so no alcohol for me. Also, our kids at work already had their Halloween parties/Trick or Treating so no prob. there.
Don't blame you for letting your knee continue to rest. I'm sure that you are going to do great by sticking to the rest of the challenges. I'm proud of you for planning ahead and packing your meals. Great job lady!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!
Water: i lost count at 4 water bottles, drank alot while i was at the gym!
50 min cardio: I did one 55 min workout and one 50 min workout (all cardio!)
weights: 0, today is my break from weight training
fiber: didnt quite make this either, but i was under calories!0 -
I would also like to join!! I'm extra motivated since I finally broke the 170 mark today (only by .5 pound but still!). I really want to get my old body back. Great idea!0
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I would also like to join!! I'm extra motivated since I finally broke the 170 mark today (only by .5 pound but still!). I really want to get my old body back. Great idea!
Welcome to the group and congrats on breaking the 170 mark! How exciting! Weigh ins are Mondays. Come back and post your weigh in then. Also, I post daily challenges here so if you are interested you can of course join us in doing those as well.0
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