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  • kintegra
    kintegra Posts: 1,026 Member
    No offense meant to you at all, but I don't understand the sizing of jeans!! I'm in the 150s and I'm in a size 14. I think it must be due to my belly which I'm not happy with at all. I've started doing some sit-ups but I seriously need to tone that area. It's so cool when people start to notice!! Good luck to you!!


    I hear ya! Of course, everyone is built differently and stores fat in different spots.. but still, it's a pain! You may want to get 30 day shred a shot, it's a dvd at Walmart for $9. I'm not trying to gloat or force anyone to get it and I know everyone's resuls will vary, but I did it for 16day straight and I lost 9in in total. That's measuring neck, arms, chest, waist, belly button, belly 'pooch', hips, thighs and calves. I measured the day I started, and the day 15. I've since slacked on it due to real life problems, but I plan to pick it back up soon and finish off my last 2weeks and measure again.

    WOW BRU! 9 inches? That is fabulous!!! I gotta let Jillian start kicking my bootay again! :bigsmile:

    Plus I just noticed your: "I'm not fat. I'm under construction." That is Great!!! :laugh: Love it!!!
  • Chocolickkyss
    Chocolickkyss Posts: 3,654 Member
    Happy, Happy, Happy Friday everyone! I have no plans this weekend and I'm really looking forward to just relaxing. Today I completed the Cardio-week 5 dvd from the Kettleworx series. I actually liked this workout so I could definitely see myself completing it again.
  • lisawest
    lisawest Posts: 798 Member
    Hi all! I've been so slacking lately. Life has been kicking my rear. I'm hoping that some of the stress is over and done with now. But new stresses seem to be popping up, mostly for my sister. Her 7yo step-daughter has had some issues with bloody stools. They've run tests, and they don't think it's Meckles (what they originally thought). Then, through information she shared with her counselor, they found out that mom has been punishing attitude, back talk, cussing, etc with a tablespoon of jalapeno juice! Jalapeno juice used straight, in excess can cause all the problems she has been having. This discovery prompted a call to SRS (dad and my sister do not have custody, only visitation, and have been fighting to change this), and an investigation on their part. But there must be more tests run to see if the jalapeno juice IS actually what is causing the problems.

    Ok, didn't really mean to get into that! I re-weighed myself, just to see if 161 had been an abberation because I was sick all last weekend. I was still at 161! Now I just need to work on STAYING there.My biggest problem is logging. I'm still trying to figure out a good schedule for me with work and getting the kids to class in the morning, and throughout the day, that will allow me time to get on and log my food. By the time evening comes around, I just don't feel like enterring all my day's food! I've just got to figure out a way to log that works with my schedule.
  • RushinBruisette
    RushinBruisette Posts: 2,109 Member
    I've never been good at saying this, so I will just come out and say it, Nicks grandma passed away this afternoon due to what they think was a massive heart attack. Please keep us in your thoughts. The hardest part is explaining to Grandpa what has happened, Nick's mom and uncles are trying to do that right now. Grandpa has no idea at this point and is going to take it hard as he wasn't well enough to see her. She was suppose to visit him in rehab today and we found out that he has blood in his urine and is going back to the hospital. Please conitnue to pray for him. I hope he fights but we all think he's going to give up. Love you all, please hug your family tight tonight and always. Just please keep us in your thoughts. Thank you all.
  • kath711
    kath711 Posts: 710 Member
    I've never been good at saying this, so I will just come out and say it, Nicks grandma passed away this afternoon due to what they think was a massive heart attack. Please keep us in your thoughts. The hardest part is explaining to Grandpa what has happened, Nick's mom and uncles are trying to do that right now. Grandpa has no idea at this point and is going to take it hard as he wasn't well enough to see her. She was suppose to visit him in rehab today and we found out that he has blood in his urine and is going back to the hospital. Please conitnue to pray for him. I hope he fights but we all think he's going to give up. Love you all, please hug your family tight tonight and always. Just please keep us in your thoughts. Thank you all.

    I am so sorry, what a rough time your family is having. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
  • trendely87
    trendely87 Posts: 29 Member
    Weigh in weeks:
    Sept 6: 133
    Sept 13:
    Sept 20:
    Sept 27:
    Oct 4:
    Oct 11:
    Oct 18:
    Oct 25:131.5
    Nov 1:
    Nov 8:
    Nov 15:
    Nov 22:
    Nov 29:
    Dec 6:
    Dec 13:
    Dec 20:
    Dec 27:
    Jan 3: Goal- 120 or 118

    Wow it has been way to long since I've posted but i have been just so busy. Enough excuses though i need to get back on track. I will lose this weight.
  • Chocolickkyss
    Chocolickkyss Posts: 3,654 Member
    Good evening everyone! Hope everyone's weekend is going well. I've had a very relaxed day and plan on having an even more relaxing night. Since my day started late I decided to complete my workout in conjunction with completing my weekend errands. I parked my car at the local Walgreens and jogged 1.2 miles to the local Walmart. Once at the Walmart I did a little shopping and then walked 1.2 miles back to my car. So today I jogged/walked for a total of 2.4 miles.

    Lisa & Brunette: My thoughts and prayers are with both of you and your families. Please take it one day at a time and try not to use food as source of comfort.
  • LoriT129
    LoriT129 Posts: 312 Member
    I kicked the plateau to the curb this week! WoooHooo!! I'll be in the 2zero's soon and then blessed ONEderland!! :)

    Weigh in weeks:
    Sept 6: 225.5
    Sept 13: 224.4
    Sept 20: 223.1
    Sept 27: 220.5
    Oct 4: 217.8 (officially said godbye to the 220's!)
    Oct 11: 217.6 (eh...I do believe TOM is on the horizon!)
    Oct 18: 217.8 (grrr)
    Oct 25: 217.2
    Nov 1: 213.6 (I'm a HAPPY girl!) :happy:
    Nov 8:
    Nov 15:
    Nov 22:
    Nov 29:
    Dec 6:
    Dec 13:
    Dec 20:
    Dec 27:
    Jan 3: Goal- 199
  • Chocolickkyss
    Chocolickkyss Posts: 3,654 Member
    Happy Halloween everyone! Today I jogged 2.5 miles on the streets of GA. In my opinion jogging on the street feels very different than jogging on the trails at the park. I struggled on today's jog. The sidewalks were very uneven and I couldn't jog in the street b/c my jogging route is on very busy streets. Despite it all I stayed the course and completed the workout.

    I have eaten lunch and am now watching football.

    Lori: Congratulations on this week loss and getting over the plateau. Keep up the great work.
  • lisawest
    lisawest Posts: 798 Member
    I've never been good at saying this, so I will just come out and say it, Nicks grandma passed away this afternoon due to what they think was a massive heart attack. Please keep us in your thoughts. The hardest part is explaining to Grandpa what has happened, Nick's mom and uncles are trying to do that right now. Grandpa has no idea at this point and is going to take it hard as he wasn't well enough to see her. She was suppose to visit him in rehab today and we found out that he has blood in his urine and is going back to the hospital. Please conitnue to pray for him. I hope he fights but we all think he's going to give up. Love you all, please hug your family tight tonight and always. Just please keep us in your thoughts. Thank you all.

    :cry: I'm so sorry. I'm keeping you and your family in my prayers. None of what you are dealing with is easy. Take comfort in your family and friends. We are here for when you just need to vent, or if you want opinions. {hugs}
  • kintegra
    kintegra Posts: 1,026 Member
    Sept 07: 212.4
    Sept 13: 210.6
    Sept 20: 208.4
    Sept 27: 208.0
    Oct 01: 210.0
    Oct 05: 207.0
    Oct 11: SKIP - CRUISE
    Oct 19: 215.0 REALLY?
    Oct 27: 209.0 I'm slowly getting rid of my vacation & birthday gains!
    Nov 1: 207.4
    Nov 8:
    Nov 15:
    Nov 22: >>>goal 190.0
    Nov 29:
    Dec 6:
    Dec 13:
    Dec 20:
    Dec 27:
    Jan 3: >>>goal 185.0

    I was pleasantly surprised to see the scale this morning! Even after my weekend of eating out every meal with CJ and some Halloween candy as well! I think my 5K run on Saturday helped a bit too! :bigsmile:
  • RushinBruisette
    RushinBruisette Posts: 2,109 Member
    Well, I gain, which I'm not surprised with everything that's going on. Grandpa does know about Grandma, and took it better than we thought, however, he is not well enough to leave the hospital for the funeral, so we are trying to hold off services until he can leave for a few hours. It could be late this week or late next week. It's really up in the air at this point. We know he has fluid on his lungs, he has low oxygen so he's on a machine right now. The old man kept trying to pull out the tubes and such, so they had put mittens on him and sedated him. It's just getting worse. I will keep you updated as I hear. *hugs*

    Sept 6: 205.4
    Sept 13: 204.8
    Sept 20: 205
    Sept 27: 204
    Oct 4: 202.6
    Oct 11: 201.4
    Oct 18: 200.8
    Oct 25: 200.6
    Nov 1: 201.6
    Nov 8:
    Nov 15:
    Nov 22:
    Nov 29:
    Dec 6:
    Dec 13:
    Dec 20:
    Dec 27:
    Jan 3: Goal- 180
    XoxoxoX Bru
  • MCS64
    MCS64 Posts: 126
    Weigh in weeks:
    Sept 6: 156.2
    Sept 13: 153.6
    Sept 20: 152.4
    Sept 27: 153.2
    Oct 4: 150.8
    Oct 11: 148.8
    Oct 18: 150.8
    Oct 25: 148.4
    Nov 1: 147.8
    Nov 8:
    Nov 15:
    Nov 22:
    Nov 29:
    Dec 6:
    Dec 13:
    Dec 20:
    Dec 27:
    Jan 3: Goal- 140

    Hey I will take that! Im usually up a couple pounds during TOM. I usually don't even step on the scale. Been really watching the sodium I've found out I eat more than I thought I did now that Im redoing my food list and double checking for accuracy. Alot of stuff in the database is inaccurate guys.

    BrunetteWife- I am so sorry about your grandma. Im sure her passing was a shock for all of you. And to have the ongoing illness of your Grandpa I know is exhausting for everyone. I will say a prayer for all of you.

    kintegra & loriT129- Great job on your losses!:drinker:

    See you all next week!:flowerforyou:
    Marie
  • Chocolickkyss
    Chocolickkyss Posts: 3,654 Member
    Good morning everyone and happy Monday! Today I completed another Billy Blanks dvd. I'm still hodgepodging my workouts because I really do not know what program I want to complete next. Since I have a variety of dvds I'm just going with whatever I feel on that particular day, so, some workouts will be longer and more intense than others. I think I might be getting burned out so I'm going to just go with the flow for the remainder of the year and start fresh in 2011. I will continue to workout daily but am not going to allow myself to get overwhelmed.
  • Chocolickkyss
    Chocolickkyss Posts: 3,654 Member
    Sept 13: 124 lbs
    Sept 20: 124 lbs
    Sept 27: 124 lbs
    Oct 4: 127 lbs
    Oct 11: 124.5 lbs
    Oct 18: 124.5 lbs
    Oct 25: 124.5 lbs
    Nov 1: 124.5 lbs
    Nov 8:
    Nov 15:
    Nov 22:
    Nov 29:
    Dec 6:
    Dec 13:
    Dec 20:
    Dec 27: 122

    I guess I've hit a plateau and it really sucks when you only have a few pounds to lose. I refuse to let it get me down though b/c I'm actually within my maintenance weight (120-125 lbs) but I wanted to be closer to the lower end which is why I chose 122 lbs as my goal weight.
  • havfaith
    havfaith Posts: 61
    NEW YEAR CHALLENGE

    Weigh in weeks:

    Sept 6: 208
    Sept 13: 207
    Sept 20: 204
    Sept 27: 201
    Oct 4: 199
    Oct 11: 197
    Oct 18: 197
    Oct 25: 194.4
    Nov 1: 191.6
    Nov 8:
    Nov 15:
    Nov 22:
    Nov 29:
    Dec 6:
    Dec 13:
    Dec 20:
    Dec 27:
    Jan 3: Goal- 188
  • kath711
    kath711 Posts: 710 Member
    Weigh in weeks:
    Sept 6: 128
    Sept 13: 125 yeah!
    Sept 20: 125.5
    Sept 27: 124.5
    Oct 4: 126 (TOM)
    Oct 11: 125.5
    Oct 18: 125
    Oct 25: 126, bummer!
    Nov 1: 128, EEK, TOM and Halloween sweets, now that is scary! Ugh!
    Nov 8:
    Nov 15:
    Nov 22:
    Nov 29:
    Dec 6:
    Dec 13:
    Dec 20:
    Dec 27:
    Jan 3: 123
  • WalkingGirl1985
    WalkingGirl1985 Posts: 2,046 Member
    Weigh in weeks:
    Sept 6:
    Sept 13:
    Sept 20:
    Sept 27:209.0
    Oct 4: 207.2
    Oct 11: 204.6 (10/9)
    Oct 18:202.0
    Oct 25: 200.8 (was down to 199 but my eating habits last night changed the scale)
    Nov 1: (10/31) 196.4
    Nov 8:
    Nov 15:
    Nov 22:
    Nov 29:
    Dec 6:
    Dec 13:
    Dec 20:
    Dec 27:
    Jan 3: Goal- 170 (185 minimum goal)
  • kschoono
    kschoono Posts: 344 Member
    Topic: New Year Challenge



    Sept 6: 152.5
    Sept 13: 149.5
    Sept 20: 147
    Sept 27: 146.5
    Oct 4: 146
    Oct 11: 144.5
    Oct 18: 144.5
    Oct 25: 146.0 :(
    Nov 1: 145.5
    Nov 8:
    Nov 15:
    Nov 22:
    Nov 29:
    Dec 6:
    Dec 13:
    Dec 20:
    Dec 27:
    Jan 3: Goal- 140

    I hope I can lose more weight next week & stay away from the kids' Halloween candy. :)
  • deewesash
    deewesash Posts: 35 Member
    Okay...I need to really get my butt in gear and focus!!!!! :-) I just got my new Polar Heart rate monitor and used it lastnight for the first time. I think I'm going to LOVE it!

    Checking in.....

    Weigh in weeks:
    Sept 6: 184.8
    Sept 13: 184
    Sept 20: 182.2 :)
    Sept 27: 182.6
    Oct 4: 182.6
    Oct 11: 181.6
    Oct 18: 180.4
    Oct 25: SKIP
    Nov 1: 180.6
    Nov 8:
    Nov 15:
    Nov 22:
    Nov 29:
    Dec 6:
    Dec 13:
    Dec 20:
    Dec 27:
    Jan 3: 165
  • deewesash
    deewesash Posts: 35 Member

    I hope I can lose more weight next week & stay away from the kids' Halloween candy. :)
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    You and me both! :-)
  • marilla
    marilla Posts: 221 Member
    Weigh in weeks:
    Sept 6: 138.2
    Sept 13: 141.4
    Sept 20: 140.0
    Sept 27: 137.2
    Oct 4: Vacation
    Oct 11: 135.6
    Oct 18: 137.6
    Oct 25: 136.6
    Nov 1: 137.2
    Nov 8:
    Nov 15:
    Nov 22:
    Nov 29:
    Dec 6:
    Dec 13:
    Dec 20:
    Dec 27:
    Jan 3: Goal- 120.0
  • Chocolickkyss
    Chocolickkyss Posts: 3,654 Member
    Good morning and happy Tuesday. Today I decided to head to they gym just to break up the monotony of using the dvds and I completed High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) on the elliptical and treadmill machines. On the elliptical the crossramp remained at level 10 while I switched between resistance level 4 for recovery and level 10 for intensity. On the treadmill the incline remained on level 8 while I switched between a recovery speed of 4.4 and an intensity speed of 5.4.

    This was a great workout and my body feels good.
  • Chocolickkyss
    Chocolickkyss Posts: 3,654 Member
    Good afternoon everyone and happy hump day! Today I completed the Core-week 1 dvd from the Kettleworx series AND the Push Circuit 1 dvd from the Chalean Extreme program.
  • kintegra
    kintegra Posts: 1,026 Member
    Weigh in weeks:
    Sept 6:
    Sept 13:
    Sept 20:
    Sept 27:209.0
    Oct 4: 207.2
    Oct 11: 204.6 (10/9)
    Oct 18:202.0
    Oct 25: 200.8 (was down to 199 but my eating habits last night changed the scale)
    Nov 1: (10/31) 196.4
    Nov 8:
    Nov 15:
    Nov 22:
    Nov 29:
    Dec 6:
    Dec 13:
    Dec 20:
    Dec 27:
    Jan 3: Goal- 170 (185 minimum goal)

    Congrats on reaching ONE-derland! That has GOT to feel great to see that ONE on your scale! :bigsmile:
  • kintegra
    kintegra Posts: 1,026 Member
    OK - so I decided I need to change my goals since I was up 8.5 lbs from my cruise & birthday and since its not coming off as fast as I want it to.... I decided I need to change them so they are more reasonable and reachable. I need to start kicking butt to reach them, but hey - that's what goals are for, right?

    Sept 07: 212.4
    Sept 13: 210.6
    Sept 20: 208.4
    Sept 27: 208.0
    Oct 01: 210.0
    Oct 05: 207.0
    Oct 11: SKIP - CRUISE
    Oct 19: 215.0 REALLY?
    Oct 27: 209.0 I'm slowly getting rid of my vacation & birthday gains!
    Nov 1: 207.4
    Nov 8:
    Nov 15: >>>>goal ONEderland
    Nov 22:
    Nov 29:
    Dec 6:
    Dec 13: >>>>goal 195
    Dec 20:
    Dec 27:
    Jan 3: >>>goal 190

    I know losing 10lbs over the holidays sounds pretty steep, but last year I lost 10 lbs in December, so.....I'm gonna try to lose that again! :smile:
  • LoriT129
    LoriT129 Posts: 312 Member
    Choco....you wear me out with all of your work-outs and when I grow up...I wanna be just like you!! :)

    Kelly....I have no doubt you will do fine over the holidays and that is a totally reachable goal!

    I was so happy to see the plateau gone and really worked with getting more exercise in. I pulled a muscle in my back and had to slow down so that it could heal and now I am having a hard time getting motivated again!! So I am setting a goal for the rest of the week....MORE EXERCISE! No more slacking!! I REALLY want to see the 2Zero's before Thanksgiving and I think that is doable! Enjoy the rest of your day and have a wonderful weekend! I'll see you guys on Sunday or Monday! :)
  • lisawest
    lisawest Posts: 798 Member
    Sept 6: 163
    Sept 13: 163
    Sept 20: 165
    Sept 27: 163
    Oct 4: 165
    Oct 11: 166
    Oct 18: 164
    Oct 25: 161
    Nov 1: 161:noway: :love:
    Nov 8:
    Nov 15:
    Nov 22:
    Nov 29:
    Dec 6:
    Dec 13:
    Dec 20:
    Dec 27:
    Jan 3: Goal- 160

    It's been one of those weeks where I haven't had much going on with work, so I've been playing catch up at home! I was amazed when I saw the 161 on my scale again this week (I admit to not weighing in until yesterday, *sigh*). I don't know HOW it's happened, because I sure as heck haven't been as diligent as I should be, and I haven't been getting in very much exercise. Hopefully I can maintain it, and lose ONE MORE!
  • RushinBruisette
    RushinBruisette Posts: 2,109 Member
    Hey all :) Hope you are doing great this week. This is the first week a while that I feel like I'm actually accomplishing something. What are your accomplishments so far this week? Mine are: completing 4/14 days of my shred challenge. I've also donated 3 bags of clothes (both mine and a few of the hubbys) to my old middle school and to Good Will. Let's see, what else? Ah, yes, I VOTED! Last night we had to go suit/dress shopping for this weekend..went to JCP and spent a little over $200 (like $230ish) on a jacket, pants, tie, shirt, and shoes. I found a (size 12!) dress for $31 on clearence ;) We saved $125 in total!! Woot Woot!!

    As for exercise this week, I've been doing 30 day shred, walking, dancing, and cleaning (which was a lot of sweat moving around cabinets and scrubbing a floor on my knees, etc). I plan on finishing up the week with 30 day shred, and thats probably it. Grandma's wake is tomorrow and the funeral is Saturday. The guys that Nick works with have been super sweet and took up a small collection for us since Nick will miss a few extra days, but we plan on donating it to the diabetes foundation that his Grandma had chosen. We also found out that Grandpa may not make it much longer. It's going to be a long, emotional weekend.

    Have a great day all and I will see you Monday.

    Thanks for your support while my family and I have been going through this. :heart: Bru
  • RushinBruisette
    RushinBruisette Posts: 2,109 Member
    Well, I went ahead and weighed in this morning....I HIT 'ONE'derland!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm hoping this is a sign for better things to come in my family. Don't forget to hug your family as much as you can, you never know when it's too late.

    Sept 6: 205.4
    Sept 13: 204.8
    Sept 20: 205
    Sept 27: 204
    Oct 4: 202.6
    Oct 11: 201.4
    Oct 18: 200.8
    Oct 25: 200.6
    Nov 1: 201.6
    Nov 8: 199.8
    Nov 15:
    Nov 22:
    Nov 29:
    Dec 6:
    Dec 13:
    Dec 20:
    Dec 27:
    Jan 3: Goal- 180
    XoxoxoX Bru
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