"H20" 12 Pounds of Christmas Challenge - Week 3
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A lady from work read an article close to this and I wanted to share it with everyone. Some may like it and some may not.. Its worth a shot..
"If you're struggling with a spare tire around your middle, it's probably important for you to reduce belly fat and tighten loose skin. In addition to losing fat off the stomach, your health will improve and and your self-esteem will improve.
Men with waists larger than 40 inches and women with waists larger than 35 inches have an additional increase risk of heart disease. Many people find it increasingly difficult to lose stomach weight especially as they get older.
To reduce belly fat and tighten loose skin, follow the steps below.
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
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Lose belly fat by going on a low carbohydrate diet like Atkins for a few weeks. Gradually increase carbohydrate intake after your belly fat has shrunk by a few inches. When increasing carbohydrates, be sure to eat plenty of complex carbohydrates like fruits and vegetables. Being on the Atkins diet should reduce your appetite as well. A high protein diet will help you burn fat instead of muscle.
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Get in an exercise work-out four to five times a week to lose belly fat and tighten loose skin. It's important to do cardio exercise and weight lifting a couple times a week to increase muscle tone to tighten loose skin.
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Get a prescription of Retin-A and apply it to your stomach once a day after your daily shower. Your stomach should be completely dry before applying. Make sure to wear sunscreen on your stomach to avoid burning while using Retin-A. You can purchase Retin-A online without a prescription or buy it when you are traveling abroad at most local pharmacies.
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Take supplements like leucine amino acids, calcium, and vitamin D to reduce belly fat and tighten loose skin. It's important to take supplements especially as you age for maximum reduction of belly fat.
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If you're losing belly fat and your stomach looks really bumpy and lumpy with little pockets of fat, consider getting Titan treatments. They are relatively inexpensive compared to tummy tucks. Titan works by increasing the amount of collagen in skin and helping it to contract and become more smooth. Titan is non-surgical. It works by infrared light, and the proceedure usually only needs to be done twice a year.
Read more: How to Reduce Belly Fat and Tighten Loose Skin | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5156604_reduce-fat-tighten-loose-skin.html#ixzz15EPhEK1a "0 -
SW: 185
CW: 180
GW: 173
I didn't have the greatest week this week but I was still down a little bit so it could have been worse. I have been using our xbox kinnect "Your Shape Evolved" games which has really been helping to tone my muscles. I actually have biceps now! Good luck everyone this coming week and enjoy the challenges.0 -
@looby1968 - I used to HATE 30DS, but after trying Insanity I hate Shaun T more than Jillian
@cstibble - You are doig so good! 10 lbs to go is nothing compared to what you've already lost, you can do it!
@sereney . Wow, 4 inches off the waist in 8 weeks? Girl, YOU ROCK! Congrats on the gym membership, I hope you'll enjoy it
@pink - Sounds like a great Saturday!
@trish - Congrats on your biceps! I love the way new and more toned muscles make me feel
Today is a typical Sunday in our household. No plans what so ever, and we're even going over to dinner at my parents house I really need to get some exercise in at some point, either today or tomorrow - I've been way to relaxed this weekend 0 -
Challenge SW 158
Current Weight 155
2 lb weight loss this week 0 -
I had a gain but nothing I can't handle.A few slip ups(emotional eating I am guessing-no-I know it was)
After my doctors visit this past week I had a few moments of awe and surprise.First off my total cholesterol is 154!! excellent.I still get weird looks when I tell some people this ,because most believe a woman my size should have it through the roof.The bad part was my BP was high-it never has been but now it is-and of all things I have fibromyalgia on top of the herniated discs I have in my back.Going to physical therapy has helped so much but my head can't seem to wrap around it all-turning 50 was not so kind to me.venting over and now on to a new day.
I pray all well and keep up the strength.
weigh in :309.60 -
SW 194
WK 1 192.4
WK 2 192.8
.4 gain this week, but I'm sick, have whiplash, and it is TOM. Needless to say I've had better weekends. I'm sure that .4 will come off next week after TOM is all gone.
@ pink, glad your craft fair went well! I was looking at your etsy shop yesterday, I can't wait to see your christmas stuff. I would have bought some of the turkeys, but we're not doing thanksgiving at home this year.0 -
SW 193
CW 194
During the week I was down to 190 but I think my kids being sick and me not eating is why I lost the weight and then actually be able to eat caused me to gain. Hoping for a better week this week. Im going to attempt the workout insanity. I must be insane lol. But I figure I can just do what I can and go from there.
For the challenges Im going to try to get in 3 more glasses of water, I will be starting insanity monday, and Ill attempt the walking but it depends on the weather cause I have to take my kids with me.0 -
Newbie joining! My starting weight on oct. 21 was 188, after three long weeks this weeks starting weight is 177.8.
for your week three challenge I need to add three glasses of water a day. I will attempt the eliptical machines at the gym again, and walk 3 times a week regaurdless!! good luck everyone!
SW- 177.8
GW- 1650 -
Newbie joining! My starting weight on oct. 21 was 188, after three long weeks this weeks starting weight is 177.8.
for your week three challenge I need to add three glasses of water a day. I will attempt the eliptical machines at the gym again, and walk 3 times a week regaurdless!! good luck everyone!
SW- 177.8
GW- 165
Welcome.. Im sooo happy you decided to join in hun.. Happy to see you in here. Remember we are here to support you thru any struggles you may be having.. Looking forward to doing this with you.. 0 -
Yay me! I finally got rid of that nagging almost 2 lbs....
Started at 200.6 week 1....then 201.2 week 2.
But today... 199.8. I will take it. I have increased my fluid intake again...had some sodium issues. I still need to exercise regularly. I do it in spurts so I think that will be a mini goal for me this week.
Have a great Monday...I have lots to do today!
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12 lbs Challenge SW: 186
12 lbs Challenge GW: 174
CW: 181.6 (as of Wednesday, haven't weighed due to flu and TOM)
So far I'm down 4.4 lbs with 7.6 to go.
7.6 lbs to go with 6 weeks to go = 1.1 lbs a week I need to lose, that's totally within my grasp!!!0 -
SW 194
WK 1 192.4
WK 2 192.8
.4 gain this week, but I'm sick, have whiplash, and it is TOM. Needless to say I've had better weekends. I'm sure that .4 will come off next week after TOM is all gone.
@ pink, glad your craft fair went well! I was looking at your etsy shop yesterday, I can't wait to see your christmas stuff. I would have bought some of the turkeys, but we're not doing thanksgiving at home this year.
Ok, so I weighed myself again this morning and i was at 191.0! Woohoo. SO I would like to replace my 192.8 with 191. and that was after ewating a banana for breakfast and drinking some water!0 -
@ pink, glad your craft fair went well! I was looking at your etsy shop yesterday, I can't wait to see your christmas stuff. I would have bought some of the turkeys, but we're not doing thanksgiving at home this year.
Thanks! And we're working on the Christmas decorations! Trying to get Nutty Rudys made, but I'm not quite happy with their design yet. But will definitely have the cutest clothespin reindeer on the block! And I've got bunches of Christmas cards in the works...and then the jewelry that I'm thinking you may like.
WTG on the loss! I PROMISE I'll be back here tonight to comment on everyone's progress, as well as to post the spreadsheet of Week 2.0 -
I am here but keep sabotaging myself for some reason.
SW 179.5
WK2 CW 179.5
No change yet again. I am yo-yo during the week and then sabotague myself. I am getting fed up with myself but will keep plugging away. Then add to it, I got taken out by a 7 year old boy kicking a soccer ball that hit me perfectly in the back of my bad knee. Completely collapsed my leg and I am out of commission for exercising for at least a while. I am finally walking without a cane but still very sore and can't bend much with weight on it.
Here's to sticking it out for another week.
Congrats to all you are losing!!!!0 -
this week's challenges sound great i hop i can actually make it through them. Of course today at school we had a pot luck but i wasn't too bad. Now i just have to force myself to workout. Hope everyone is staying strong.0
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@AprilVal, congrats again on your killer loss!
@cmc, way to go! Glad you got a walk in.
@kattungen, stay positive! You've done great so far and even though you're going to be put through the trenches this week I'm sure you'll still come out ahead! And I hope you enjoyed the hell out of that slice of pizza and drink! Pizza is one thing I simply CAN NOT hold back on.
@Summer, you keep kicking butt! You're almost in the 180's. Niiiiiiice!
@looby, look how close you are to ONEderland! You'll be there in the blink of an eye!!
@francesstewart, I have your SW logged on the spreadsheet as 150 as well...great work!
@carmen,w ay to kick those 4 pounds to the curb! How is the yoga DVD treating you?
@tam, welcome to the group!
@sasperilla, I'm grooving with your consistency....2 pounds a week, every week, is fantastic!
@violet, so happy to hear the meditation helped you out. The specific challenges you've outlined for yourself this week sound great.
@Bru, it sounds like Grandpa knew how to have a good time. I bet those margaritas tasted even better than usual.
@fitterpam - look at you go! And you're totally right that being able to not log food and yet still have a good week shows that your lifestyle change is totally setting in and becoming normal.
@bjshooter, you poor thing feel better soon!
@ashley0616, welcome to the group!!
@cstibbe, congrats on being so close to your goal!
@sereny, wow! 3 inches on your chest and 4 on your waist...that's a grand accomplishment.
@trish, you're down 5 pounds! You're doing great!
@casey, WTG!
@mollybeslimmer, Happy Birthday!! I hope you had some delicious cake in your honor!
@aprildauer, hope your kids feel better, and good luck with insanity!
@NurseMommy, welcome to our corner of MFP! You've had such amazing success already!!
@nursee, definitely yay you!!!
@jsecret, you've got a great pace going. You'll make the goal!
@dawn, you poor thing! Take care of that injured knee of yours. Let's talk about the sabotage...what do you mean? Are you indulging in things that you know you shouldn't? Are you letting others pressure you into making choices you normally wouldn't? I'd like to hear more so we can help you kick whatever this habbit is.
@trendely, how was the workout? You did do your workout, right? RIGHT!?!
Phew! That was a fun catch up. I posted the Week 2 log on the teamH20 website. If you find an error or omission, please let me know and I will have it fixed for the next log.0 -
Hey guys! Sorry I haven't been on much. Life is CRAZY! hahah But crazy can be good!
H20 Christmas Challenge Start Weight - 323.4 lbs
Today's Weight - 319.2 lbs
So 4.2 out of 12 pounds so far.
Guess what? My goal for this challenge (besides losing 12+ lbs) was to be able to jog by Christmas - and I'm DOING IT! I've already reached my Christmas goal! hahah I shall have to think of a new goal now!
By the way, I'm loving the new week 3 bonus challenges. They are great! Kudos to who thought them up!
Oh and great news - My sweetie bought me a Polar Heart Rate Monitor! It's AWESOME! It's got this strap thing that goes around your chest and it really gives wonderfully accurate calorie burns and helps you stay in your target heart rate zone while working out. I LOVE IT! if you guys are thinking of getting one I highly recommend it!
@ mollybeslimmer - Happy 50th and congrats on having the great cholesterol levels! That's wonderful news! You're doing great hun. We all struggle with emotional eating every once in a while, but knowing what it is and why you do it is at least 60% of the battle! 0 -
Hey guys! Sorry I haven't been on much. Life is CRAZY! hahah But crazy can be good!
H20 Christmas Challenge Start Weight - 323.4 lbs
Today's Weight - 319.2 lbs
So 4.2 out of 12 pounds so far.
Guess what? My goal for this challenge (besides losing 12+ lbs) was to be able to jog by Christmas - and I'm DOING IT! I've already reached my Christmas goal! hahah I shall have to think of a new goal now!
By the way, I'm loving the new week 3 bonus challenges. They are great! Kudos to who thought them up!
Oh and great news - My sweetie bought me a Polar Heart Rate Monitor! It's AWESOME! It's got this strap thing that goes around your chest and it really gives wonderfully accurate calorie burns and helps you stay in your target heart rate zone while working out. I LOVE IT! if you guys are thinking of getting one I highly recommend it!
@ mollybeslimmer - Happy 50th and congrats on having the great cholesterol levels! That's wonderful news! You're doing great hun. We all struggle with emotional eating every once in a while, but knowing what it is and why you do it is at least 60% of the battle!
I came up with the last one.. I wanted one that wasnt soo difficult for those who cant do as much.. The other two were bru and pinkys suggestions! 0 -
Sneak weigh-in: lost 1 lbs since Friday! 0
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okay!!! so I just had to step on the scale.I felt* skinny* today and was in awe a 6.6 pound loss !!
so taking that.What I did was increase my water intake and made sure I had breakfast every day ~
so I corrected the weight loss.
@pink_and_shiny..........it wasn't my birthday~(((((hugs)))) but thank you!!0 -
@dawn, you poor thing! Take care of that injured knee of yours. Let's talk about the sabotage...what do you mean? Are you indulging in things that you know you shouldn't? Are you letting others pressure you into making choices you normally wouldn't? I'd like to hear more so we can help you kick whatever this habbit is.
It is a little bit of both. I have slacked myself on the water and obviously exercise which is a bummer because I was finally starting to get back into my exercise routine after being slack for a couple of week before the soccer ball took me down. I am starting to feel better in the knee so I plan on walking at lunch and see how that goes today and if good, I will try a low impact exercise. I just haven't been making the right food choices that I know I should and have been slack on tracking. It is all the things I know I should be doing but just can't get back into my routine. And I am frustrated with myself because my extended family is seeing me for the first time in two weeks since I started this journey for the holidays and I really had wanted to be down another 5 but now I need to lose the extra 1.5 gained by being not on track. Yesterday was a good day and I am on track so far for today so hopefully I can keep my motivation up. I really want to make a good showing for my family on the 28th.0 -
Pink and shiny... You are a rock star! How do you find the time
I am off to Spain Thurs to Sun so will post my week 3 weigh in a little late on Monday ...bear with me
Keep up the good work everyone!0 -
My neck is sabotaging me!!!!:mad: I've either slept on it badly or pulled a muscle, cos it's soooo painful!:sad: I've dosed myself up on paracetamol (going to get some Ibuprofen for bedtime) and hope that helps!:sick:0
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okay!!! so I just had to step on the scale.I felt* skinny* today and was in awe a 6.6 pound loss !!
so taking that.What I did was increase my water intake and made sure I had breakfast every day ~
so I corrected the weight loss.
@pink_and_shiny..........it wasn't my birthday~(((((hugs)))) but thank you!!
Ah jeez I totally misunderstood your post. Sorry. Congrats on the astonishing loss!! *bow*0 -
@dawn, you poor thing! Take care of that injured knee of yours. Let's talk about the sabotage...what do you mean? Are you indulging in things that you know you shouldn't? Are you letting others pressure you into making choices you normally wouldn't? I'd like to hear more so we can help you kick whatever this habbit is.
It is a little bit of both. I have slacked myself on the water and obviously exercise which is a bummer because I was finally starting to get back into my exercise routine after being slack for a couple of week before the soccer ball took me down. I am starting to feel better in the knee so I plan on walking at lunch and see how that goes today and if good, I will try a low impact exercise. I just haven't been making the right food choices that I know I should and have been slack on tracking. It is all the things I know I should be doing but just can't get back into my routine. And I am frustrated with myself because my extended family is seeing me for the first time in two weeks since I started this journey for the holidays and I really had wanted to be down another 5 but now I need to lose the extra 1.5 gained by being not on track. Yesterday was a good day and I am on track so far for today so hopefully I can keep my motivation up. I really want to make a good showing for my family on the 28th.
I'm sure no matter what loss you're able to accrue by now and the 28th your family is going to be so happy and proud of you. Good luck with your walk today, I hope it goes well. Since you can't seem to get the healthy regularly into your routine, maybe you need to change up your routine. I know this is going to sound silly, but walk a different way around your kitchen in the morning so the first thing you do is grab that glass you set out the night before, fill it up with water, and finish it off with breakfast. Same with your drive into work...I don't know how far you have to go, but maybe try going a different route (that won't make you late, of course). Just try changing things up a little bit and see if you can implement a new routine that points you in the right direction all the time.0 -
@francesstewart - I'm so jealous that you're going to Spain! WOW! How fun.
@looby - owie! Hope the meds kick in and you feel better. Neck pain is such a hassle.0 -
Wow Pink!!! You're really keeping up with everyone :flowerforyou:0
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Happy hump day everyone. Hope y'all are having a good Wednesday.
I'm up 0.2 pounds this week to 177.8. Not gonna stress since it is practically a maintain and my body's got this habit of loss-loss-gain, and this was the week for the gain.0 -
Hows everyones week going? Good I hope!! Here we are 2 more days left of this week.. and 3 days until week FOUR!! which means we will have only FIVE more weeks left. Are we getting close to our goal? Any one have any suggestion for challenges? just asking.. I wanna be fair with everyone..
Im sitting here after doing about 2 hours of cleaning.. Now im tired.. I was tired to begin with.. lol..
*yawns*
Keep up the good work everyone! 0
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