January 3: First Challenge, 30 Days
singingsteph1972
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Okay peeps... Here is the first challenge. For the next 30 days do your very best to eat well according to the diet you have chosen, and exercise regularly. In THIS thread, post your Day 1 weight and/or measurements (as little or as much as you feel comfortable sharing). Then at least once weekly, or more often if you choose, post your stats such as your workouts,,your food struggles, or whatever. But DONT WEIGH YOURSELF UNTIL DAY 30!!! Let's respond to each other in love and with encouragement and advice. We'll see how this goes and post a more "challenging" challenge after this!
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It's going to kill me not to weigh myself for a month, but this may end up bringing quite a nice surprise!
Ok, this morning I weighed 185lbs (84kgs here in Aus).
Bring on the next 30 days!0 -
This is awesome. I hate checking scales, but always get sucked in by them.
161 lbs. 5' 4". 37.
Started off burning 150 cal shoveling snow here in Pennsylvania this morning. Yay snow!0 -
I'm joining for the support of others...and realizing this its a daily
struggle for everyone. New year..new me
not ready to post my
Weight but I will post 30 day loss.0 -
I like the size of this group. If it gets too big please don't be offended if I slip out. I have so much difficulty reading posts in groups that have 100 plus members! I wish the group success but really looking for a smaller size so here goes:
177.5 5'2" 440 -
Hello! This is great, I need accountability and support!! I also want to fit comfortably into my clothes again!!
5'2" 130 lbs
Goal would be to get down to 115 lbs once again!!
Bring on the 30 days :-)0 -
I am in! Today is my 54th birthday - a great day for a new start!0
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Day 1 Stats: 5'5", 177.4 :sad:
Long term goal: 155-160
30 day goal: 172.40 -
Age: 44
Height ; 5'7"
Weight: 160 lbs.
Goal Weight: 140 lbs.
30 Day Goal: 155 lbs.0 -
Our Life Our Journey Our Struggles.......together we can motivate
TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY TO THE REST OF MY LIFE...cheers0 -
Yay - I have to say I agree with LR. I have joined a few other groups and while I completely understand folks wanting (needing) to get involved, when it gets to big, you just get lost in the shuffle. I have been here for a year. (here meaning MFP) did really well for awhile, went on a major walk about in the summer for a really dumb reason. started climbing back in and started a new job mid-November. My old office, we wore jeans and casual clothes. I now have to wear big girl clothes (business dress) and I refuse to buy an entire new wardrobe!!!
I'm 57 - soon to be 58
mother of 2 college girls
weight as of yesterday - 189 - (GAG!!!!!)
Goal weight - 150
Goal for the month: 7lbs.
I have lost weight before but gained everything and then some back the past few years not being active. I had hip replacmeent surgery 2 years ago due to a fracture that happened 3 years before that. As we get older it gets tougher but not impossible. Im not going to use age as an excuse. Happy Friday!!!! let the journey begin!0 -
Age: 28
Height ; 5'6"
Weight: 166 lbs.
Goal Weight: 145 lbs.
30 Day Goal: 159 lbs. Super excited to join the group!!0 -
Woke today at 208 pounds. Haven't taken my measurements for a while, but didn't want to hold off!
Logged my breakfast and lunch and see that I am way off on my sugar intake. Will address that tomorrow.
I was awoken by a phone all from a friend whom had attempted to commit suicide on New Year's Day. EMOTIONAL day for me, to say the least. Kinda feel like a zombie after finding a Christian counselor whom would talk with us, and spending most of the morning and afternoon with her.
Chose to have a delicious, but not healthy, Caramel coffee at the church coffee shop, and a huge yogurt with granola. Knew better, but my excuse was I deserved it. Poor choice. Poor decision.
Tomorrow is a new day.
Please pray for Karen as she struggles with the anger from her family. She did, however, HUGE PRAISE REPORT, accept Jesus as her Saviour today. God is GOOD!
Just saw " But DONT WEIGH YOURSELF UNTIL DAY 30!!!" OK ... but I am also addicted (love/hate) to my scale. But, challenge accepted!0 -
I just found this group and it sounds great!
Age: 57
Height ; 5'6"
Weight: 172 lbs.
Goal Weight: 145 lbs.
30 Day Goal: 1650 -
Going for a bike ride today! Wish me luck! First ride of any substance since I fractured my hip.., I'll let you know how it goes!
Ann0 -
Ride steady and enjoy yourself!0
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I will keep Karen in my thoughts and prayers. Something wonderful came out of the crisis.0
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Good luck on your bike ride!0
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Checked my weight for the first time in months. It sure crept up and I knew it. So here it is:
For being 5 foot 1" tall, I am 195 pounds. Hips - 49 inches, Waist - 44 inches.
.......putting on my runners and going for a walk. Have a super weekend everyone.0 -
Spent the day helping my sister in law (Tara), who has 4 kids (2, 4, 6 and 8 yrs). All are sick. Flu or god only knows.
Tara hasn't been able to keep anything down for 3 days.
Little one sneezed directly in my face 3 times.
Zicam and finger crossing to avoid sickness, but expecting to get sick.
Always loose control of my diet when sick. But this time sick or no I will stick to my plan to meet our 30 day goal. Wish me luck and wellness.0 -
I am super impressed by all of you! I haven't started off very hardcore yet on this challenge, but I think that's because I know that starting Monday, my trainer is going to be all up in my food & workout business! I asked him to be...told him I wanted to be his poster child for 2014, and he took me seriously. No turning back now!
The short version of my story is this. Overweight most of my life. Hit 220 by 28 yrs old, 290 when I was 35. Started working out FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LFIE and over 4 yrs, lost 60 lbs. Then my back went bad. Gained 50 of the 60 back and had to not workout for almost 2 yrs. started a new workout program with a new trainer, and returned to the eating plan that worked for me before. Lost another 50 lbs last yr (the yr I turned 40). Gained 20 back over the holidays. But haven't stopped working out since Feb of 2013. So my challenge begins on Monday technically, but I'm counting it with you!
Start weight is 259
Height is 5'9"
No current measurements
My over time goal weight is 180
My 30 day goal is 2440 -
Happy Sunday!
Did 12 miles on the bike yesterday! I'm pretty happy with that. Hubby wanted to ride again today but its really windy so will have to figure something else out. I hate the wind. I will probably take the boys out later though.
Stay warm and safe ! Lots of good thoughts and prayers - And hope no one gets sick.0 -
Did not start the challenge out the way I planned. All you can eat sushi lunch called my name and I was there before I knew it. I logged it all then tackled some bigger housekeeping chores. It is now 5 and I still feel pretty full - gonna make myself some tea. If I do get hungry, I have about 200 calories to spare, but more importantly, I will be ready to go for a walk and plan to go to bed earlier, rather than later.
Have a great evening!0 -
Having a hard time eating smaller portions. I need to plan ahead better so I'm not starved and snacking on easy to grab processed foods like my fave "healthy" granola bars! It's -16 degrees F outside today in Minneapolis with a windchill of -33 deg F...won't be making it to the gym today! Brrrr...will try to take more steps INSIDE!0
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Yum....sushi!
Wellness thoughts headed your way phoena76!!
Kim.... I am so sorry to hear about your friend. We will be praying. We love you so! Really glad we are on this journey together!
As I am with everyone else here also!
I dare say, my current diet changes are giving me unbelievable amounts of energy! And I haven't even lost a pound yet! Simply adding a Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar & honey drink in the morning, a bone broth & sea salt drink at night, and an Advocare Spark drink before workouts has totally amped up my all day energy level. And the more I clean up my eating the better it gets! So excited to see how I will feel in a couple of weeks, and what my weight will be at the end of this 30 day challenge.
In other news, started my hardcore strict diet accountability with my trainer today, and I am so glad I did! Another piece to look forward to is being the "poster child" for the success of his gym and his training! Yay!
Blessings!
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Morning all! @ Stephanie - I keep meaning to buy the Apple Cider Vinegar. Need to do that maybe today on my way home.
@sandrajane - I know how tough to walk away from Sushi can be. We actually started going to a restaurant that doesnt have all you can eat so that we limit ourselves to what we order. The restaurant we go go to also has non-rice options which helps.
@dquarle - I have the same issue especially as early as I start in the day and commutting I'm not always the best at taking food with me to the office - working on that. I have also changed my diary to reflect smaller meals and snacks - trying to get in the habit of eating something every few hours - if I'm not hungry, I skip a snack. Only been doing it for a few days but I'm discovering Im not craving food when I get home from work in particular which is good because what I pick up while I get dinner ready or whatever is usually crap. I also have started cutting veggies to snack on with hummus or salsa (mix alittle sour cream in there)
Stay safe and warm for those in the deep freeze! Everyone have a great day0 -
I'm joining for the support of others...and realizing this its a daily
struggle for everyone. New year..new me not ready to post my
Weight but I will post 30 day loss.
Here is to our journey in 2014! You got this0 -
I've heard awesome things about the Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar - good luck!0
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I will admit, I am results driven when it comes to my weight. So I apologize to my fellow 30 day challengers. But I HAD to weigh in because 1) I started my "program" with my trainer and 2) I need to know that it's working to keep going. AND IT IS! Yesterday and today I weighed and confirmed I have lost 5 lbs since Jan 1st! WOO! Little changes over time make a difference, people. Don't give up. You WILL see results!0
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I will admit, I am results driven when it comes to my weight. So I apologize to my fellow 30 day challengers. But I HAD to weigh in because 1) I started my "program" with my trainer and 2) I need to know that it's working to keep going. AND IT IS! Yesterday and today I weighed and confirmed I have lost 5 lbs since Jan 1st! WOO! Little changes over time make a difference, people. Don't give up. You WILL see results!
Way to go!!! You are well on your way to achieving "poster child" status. Keep it up!0 -
How is everyone's 30 day challenge coming along? I must admit that I have struggled a little. I had stopped writing down my food diary entries, which consequently caused me to put whatever I wanted (and DID NOT need) into my mouth. But I realized it within a day or so, and got right back to the food diary. And so I start again! I don't beat myself up anymore when I slip. I just get up, brush myself off, and start again!0
