Summer Challenge! - For a burst of Motviation
Cmatamoros
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Hey Ladies,
For those of you that would like to find our message board more easily, I thought I'd put us under my group.
I hope you are all having a super successful week.
I sadly was over calories last night, which was odd i thought I was under. Really need to work on my preplanning. I did go grocery shopping on lunch yesterday and ended up stocking up my work for the next two weeks! Here's hoping I eat wisely!!!
For those of you that would like to find our message board more easily, I thought I'd put us under my group.
I hope you are all having a super successful week.
I sadly was over calories last night, which was odd i thought I was under. Really need to work on my preplanning. I did go grocery shopping on lunch yesterday and ended up stocking up my work for the next two weeks! Here's hoping I eat wisely!!!
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Joined!!!
Going down very slowly! I'm going to try for a no-weigh April. We'll see how long that lasts!!0 -
In in in in (again)
I'm moving to Texas in August so I really need to lose weight so I don't die from the heat!!!0 -
Thank you for setting this group up, it's much easier to find now.
I just wanted to let you know I completed the 24hr exercise challenge for March, I did a total of 24 hrs and 30 mins of exercise during the month, consisting of, walking, cycling on an exercise bike, Pilates and social badminton.
I'm going to carry on and see if I can better myself during April, I know it's going to be hard because we've got the Easter holidays and the children are off school for 2 weeks, this really messes with my schedule.
I'll keep you posted, but please give me a nudge if you see me slacking.
AMW5471 - how exciting moving home, I wish you the best of luck.
Clareyoung80 - Good luck for your no weigh April, I would find that really difficult, I like to step on the scales every morning, I've been on a plateau for ages, months, the most they move is a few oz, I can see my body toning up and I've dropped a dress size in this time so I don't let the numbers worry me, but I don't want to not weigh, then step on and I've put lbs on, we're all very different, it's just a case of finding what works for us.0 -
@ Wendy congrats on completing the 24 hr fitness challenge! That is awesome! Are you from Texas? I am moving for (more) school. Excited to quit my entry level position and get back in the classroom.0
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AMW5471 - Thank you, no I'm not for Texas, I'm form the UK. Well done you for going back to school, I don't think I could do that.0
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Whoop Whoop UK! I am joining too by the way! Wendy - use the easter holidays as an excuse to get out and play with your kids! It's great at burning calories. I don't have any kids of my own - but as an Aunty to 10 then I know just how great they are at tiring you out! My oldest niece (13) is wanting to do the race for life this year, so I am training with her!
Some great things to play are = tag, stuck in the mud (this is great for interval training!), races, and if you have a play area near you then you can set up courses throughout it and see who can do it the fastest!0 -
Thank you Muddyevil for your great ideas, my daughter is 14 so doesn't like to be seen out with her Mum at the park!! I'm hoping I can get her to come out on a few bike rides with me, my OHs children are 6 and 9, they love going to the park, but they're going away with their Mum for the holidays.
An Auntie to 10, I bet they keep you busy.0 -
Oh so a little bit older then! Bike rides sound good, and walking as well. And maybe even take her shopping - I found I get so many miles in when I shop with my 13 year old niece! Also, see if there's any roller skating around you, I go every week with the 5 oldest and they absolutely love it!
And yes, they certainly do!0 -
I'm 23 and an only child so I am pretty close to both my parents but I love to do active things with my mom! We went to a trampoline park recently and we love to go ziplining! Groupon(if they have it in the UK) has so many discounted activities it is fun to make a girl date, especially since those activities tend to be more morning/daytime which gives me the free time to go out with friends at night. My mom and I have also been going to Zumba together since I was 16.0
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So, are we going to set up a challenge or goal for April? I was thinking this might help motivate me a bit. Anyone with ideas?0
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Joined!!!
Going down very slowly! I'm going to try for a no-weigh April. We'll see how long that lasts!!
Oh that's great! One nutrition class I took said only weight in every 6 weeks, because the little fluctuations could be very frustrating and even discouraging. So I shall cheer you on! In fact since you're doing that I'll not weigh in until my first mini goal which is Good Friday (the day I buy my reward sundress hehe).0 -
I'm 23 and an only child so I am pretty close to both my parents but I love to do active things with my mom! We went to a trampoline park recently and we love to go ziplining! Groupon(if they have it in the UK) has so many discounted activities it is fun to make a girl date, especially since those activities tend to be more morning/daytime which gives me the free time to go out with friends at night. My mom and I have also been going to Zumba together since I was 16.
Wow it sounds like you have an amazing mom and amazing mom/daughter relationship! That's so awesome! You're both encouraging some great fitness with each other. Great accountability! I think I'll try that with my 19year old! Thanks!!!0 -
So, are we going to set up a challenge or goal for April? I was thinking this might help motivate me a bit. Anyone with ideas?
I have a mini goal of losing 9lbs by Good Friday, and then as a reward a new sundress (I have a mini trip that weekend). I'm happy to set an April goal of 10lbs from my current weight with a weigh in on April 30lbs. That may be pushing it for me though. I'll try. Monday I weighted in at 210. So here goes for April 30th 200!
I encourage you to set what you feel comfortable with. Good luck!0 -
I have mini goals basically up through my potential move in day! All surrounding events
165 by Easter
159 by Tough Mudder (June 1)
154 for America's Birthday
147 for law school move in (August 20th ish)
I'd like to reach my goal weight of 120 by my 24th birthday January 14, 20150 -
My mini goal is to lose 20lbs more by my first 10k in July! I think having smaller goals makes me feel like I am making progress!0
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Hey ladies,
So glad this made it easier for you, definitely easier to find for me too!
Wendy, so you're in the Uk? I have a coworker that I work with daily in the UK. You can keep me posted on Holidays so I know when he'll be in the office!
It's fun losing with kids. I agree with MuddyEvil I think it was that said Rollerskating is a great way to exercise with the kiddos. They can go with you but don't have to be "seen" with you! Plus its such a great workout!
Muddyevil, wow you have a lot of great tips for exercising with kids! I'm going to take some of those tips.
AMW, so which law school are you going to? That's great that you're quitting your job that you don't love and going back for something you do love. Your goals are great mini goals I bet you'll successfully hit all of them!!
I just finished eating my favorite meal in the world I hadn't had in 6 years. Rice Cake Pizzas! I had 3 rice cake pizzas totallying 350 calories! OH THEY WERE SOOOO DELISH! Love low cal delish dinners!0 -
Rice cake pizzas?0
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My mini goal is a 5 pound loss in April. For the past few weeks the scale hasn't moved, which has been discouraging, but last night I measured and have lost 8 inches in the past month. Yay for NSV's!0
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@changingL1sa congrats on the NSV, I have weight as mini goals but I really just want to feel and look good! Glad you are keeping track of inches!
@cmatamoros I am acutally currently deciding between two schools in Texas so I know I am headed there but I have to pick between two!0 -
Ok, I want to be in the 150's by Easter, and it would be great to do my 10K on the 19th under 1 hour. We'll see how it goes and how hilly the course is!0
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Did anyone else weigh in today? I lost 1.6 lbs which makes me .2 lbs from my Easter goal! Very happy with that result but I will not be changing my mini goals because with this burst of loss I may plateau for a bit.0
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Well what a busy weekend. However I managed to stay on or below calorie levels. So that was wonderful. I'm trying to hold of a weight in until the week before Easter probably that Monday. Then see how well I've been doing. HOPEFULLY downa nother couple pounds!
Congrats on the weight loss.
I'm late to bed so quick post for today and this weekend!0 -
The scale is driving me nuts. Working out every day and I'm not losing, I'm gaining. Last week I was a couple hundred calories over most days so I didn't expect to see a loss, but I am starting to get frustrated. I've decided to put my scale away until May 1st and just keep with my plan. Going to be very strict about staying within my calories the next 3.5 weeks. Wish me luck! 0
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@amw5471 Congrats on the loss! So close to your goal and you still have over a week to go! Keep it up 0
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I'm happy to report that last week I lost 4.4 lbs. It was a complete surprise too. I came down with a cough so was drinking alot of water to keep my throat from getting so dry. Plus I started taking a quick walk during my lunch breaks. Now to just keep up my water intake. This week I'm going to make a real effort to log my food and stay within my calories. Have a good week everyone.0
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Wow! Great job! Keep it up!
Even if you log not all great stuff logging is the best part as it helps us see what we're eating and makes us think twice or at least it does for me. You can do it!
Thanks for posting!0 -
Congrats Loreigh! That is an awesome accomplisment!0
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I'm starting to slip and need a boost or something. i gave into fondue and bread bites last friday and then last night, tater tots! Ack!
My 19yo was so cute we went to breakfast Sunday and I started to eat my toast she took it out of my hand and said "uhh no, I've seen you thin you look great I'll help you get there again" lol. My fiance' said "i wish I could do that and not get snipped at" shakes head...yeah my 19yo was slightly pushing it but she did it in love I know that. lol.0 -
Well ladies, my Abuela (grammie of 96) just got out of the hospital and is going into hospice care. I've been going back and forth on this...and have decided to take a road trip to go see her immediately! So wish me luck on the restaurant trip of being strong with my food choices! I may not be logged on for the next 3-4 days. I'll be back on Monday though. Hope you are all doing well with your fitness and nutrition! Keep it the great work ladies!0
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Sorry to hear about your grandmother, that is never an easy thing, my family went through that this winter. My thoughts are with you and your family.
I weighed in this morning and had a stagnant week. I'm totally okay with that though because the last 2 weeks I've lost about 5 lbs. I was expecting a bit of a weak weigh in. Good luck to everyone in the coming week!0
