2 week challenge
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Well, the scale was up today so I am really going to try and stay under on cals, it could be some of the new lifting and water weight but I know I overdid it last week. This week has been pretty good and I didn't drink any booze Monday or Tuesday.
I really need to eat more fruits and veggies, I don't know why I am finding that hard to do...0 -
Amy - I like the sound of "2 deficit days"....I think, for me, really my problem is that I don't seem to consistently eat "at maintenance" anymore than I consistently eat "at a deficit". I have HUGE swings in my eating.....and I NEVER eat breakfast.
So, some days, between lunch and bedtime, I eat 1,300 calories. Great - a nice deficit! And then other days, between lunch and bedtime, I pack away 2,400 calories. Boooo - way over maintenance.
I think I need to fix THOSE swings - make them LESS, to develop a better bell curve, and then I might have some luck with MORE maintenance days and LESS deficit days.
zgolub - what is your weekly calorie alotment - i need THAT number for the star challenge....which started last week, so you are coming in on week 2, okay?0 -
I don't care about eating more fruit - I don't like it and I'm not going to eat it.
But, I am very focused on eating more vegetables. Went out and bought a vegetable cookbook for ideas, etc. THIS IS STILL NOT WORKING.
Now, I am even MORE under-the-gun because my kids, for the most part, ONLY ingest raw veggies. They have turned up their noses, since f*cking birth, at every hot veggie I put in front of them. (and, there is ALWAYS a hot veggie offering - because I HATE raw veggies and DEMAND cooked ones!) Anyway, kids now have braces, so raw veggies are basically OUT.
yet, in working through the veggie-only cookbook, it offers NOTHING exciting! I now need pureed veggie recipes, that taste GOOD....so, pass them along ladies. My kids need to eat their veggies and their mouths need puree. If it was as simply as just plopping veggies into a blender, I would do that - but they come out tasting like sludge. NO THANK YOU.
GAWD I AM STILL VERY VERY GRUMPY. Yes, my period showed up (thank gawd), so "weepy Monday" has passed, but I still really just want to punch things.0 -
I finally am out of the 150s!!!!! I know the scale is just a number but to see 149.2 on the scale was amazing!!! 4 more pounds until my pre-pregnancy happy weight and then I would like to try for another 5-10, but we will see how it goes. I do like to enjoy life, and food, and wine, and beer, etc so I will not give those up just to get to a number.
Goals this week are:
1) Have at lease 3 booze free days (was going to do four, but with the weather warming up I like having a beer or cocktail on the deck, so I am going to be realistic)
2) 3 days of Chalean Extreme and 3 days of running
3) stay within an average of 1750 cals a day for the week
4) have less than 30% carbs
Ram congrats! That's a great time to have a baby! Everyone said I would hate having Jack in the winter, but honestly the first couple months you can't do too much anyways with a newborn, especially if you plan to breastfeed. And now that summer is coming I pretty much have my body back and am looking forward to doing fun things outside with him.0 -
Beeps - how about a smoothie for the kids? You can put in whatever they like and even some they don't that they need cause it is unlikely they will be able to tell. The coldness may also help with the sore teeth. Another good thing I made for my daughter when she had her braces on were fruit popsicles - again the cold makes the mouth feel better.
Amy - I make smoothies for myself, especially in the summer because it is refreshing and a good way to get in breakfast along with fruits and veggies and protein - I add in Greek yogurt and some protein powder. I am not a big breakfast eater but I have to eat it now or I get too hungry and that is really dangerous.0 -
Beeps - Have you tried spaghetti squash? that might be something to mix in with regular spaghetti! If not, I have made a cauliflower sauce that is garlic-y and delicious and it's a puree, so it might be hidden for them ( http://myfridgefood.com/ViewRecipe.aspx?recipe=21040 ). You can also try to puree butternut squash or some other veggie into a mac & cheese sauce, using laughing cow cheese to keep calories lower. Check out the Hungry Girl website too, they sometimes have good hidden veggie recipes!! I'll keep looking for more
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I am a BIG fan of the green monster...but the way I eat it, they are HIGH calories. I add Greek yogurt and Chia seeds. My KIDS LOVE them and I usually share with them I also like cucumber/pineapple/kale smoothies. I tried adding butternut squash to my girls mac and cheese the other night. One liked, one didn't. Oh, I add spinach to anything with marinara sauce. When I focus on consuming as many fruits and veggies as possible, I always feel better and the scale usually LOVES me.
Amy-I think that is a good plan! I struggle with knowing what maintenance is for me. I have been maintaining at 1400ish calories when i haven't been working out, but once I start to work out, I know maintenance is higher.
Chloe- That is AWESOME!!!!! What a great feeling.0 -
I like cooked veggies in soup-Beeps, would your kids like that? There was one that had kale, kielbasa and cheese tortellini in a chicken broth base, it was pretty low cal and tasty.
Mike made pork tenderloin with an asian style glaze and some stir fry veggies-snap peas and carrots with brown rice and I liked that. We have a bunch of snap peas so I might broil them with some garlic for a snack.
I did have some "zucchini tots" that were good-shredded zucchini in muffin tins, I think you might like those too.0 -
Lasagna is a good place to try and hide veggies too. You can mix spinach in with the cheese and roast veggies and throw them in the sauce.0
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Beeps, I like doing mini meatloafs and sneaking veggies in: zucchini, kale, spinach, carrots, whatevs. Food processors are awesome! I also do my smoothies with kale (and soy milk, banana and protein powder for about 180 cals I think.)
Amy, that's an interesting concept and one I guess after reading that, realize I do most weeks. Typically my Monday and Tuesday are low calorie, like 200-400 calories under net goal (I count exercise cals). But then I have 2, usually 3 days that are near or over 2000. This is why I shoot for 1350 a day, but 10,000 a week. That gives me already an extra 550 calories because I know I'll need it. I also almost never eat breakfast and end up consuming about 2/3 of my calories after 5pm.
I've done okay this week. Monday I was over a bit, but was under Tuesday and Wednesday. Yesterday was gorgeous so got 4 miles in, visited the park, did some yoga and gymnastics (I sort of did a front walkover; just can't get up) in the yard. It was a good day. Today I should be under as well. I need to save up some cals for book club and more importantly our wine party Saturday. I'm going to do some sort of workout today. It's nice again so I think I will go across the street at lunch to the park and do some monkey bars (try to do a pullup....I treid at the park yesterday and got about 2" up....), some planks, step ups and sprints or something. Not really sure yet. It's too nice to go down in the dreary basement gym.
Have a great day all!0 -
Last night was a bit of a fail, beer and popcorn and watching Orange is the New Black. Only have a couple of episodes left.
I also found out that my mom signed me up for a 5k when I visit her, on April 27. I need to work in some more runs, I think, but I only have two weeks. She will be walking it, though, so that's always an option!
If I was going to be good about my goals I would make Friday a non-drinking day. I could do it, I don't have plans. Mike has a late show and I have an early event Saturday morning.
I saw a recipe for lasagna soup. I bet that would be good!0 -
You guys have GREAT ideas....unsure how many I will incorporate.
Smoothies/protein shakes are already a "staple" in our house....won't be sneaking in veggies there.
i hate making soup and would never do it. But, maybe nanny would cook it - don't know.
The spaghetti squash is a good one....guess I'll have to find an online "how to" manual with pictures....nanny needs certainty in direction.
I tried a sauteed spinach on tuesday night....aaaannnnnndddd, nobody ate it but me. Ta-da!!
Wednesday night there were some bean sprouts in the noodle/shrimp dish....kids ate those bean sprouts, lol!!0 -
I ate a lot yesterday.... most of which was after dinner. I skipped breakfast, but I am going to eat more today because it is my BIRTHDAY!!!!! Ehh.0
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Happy birthday Kelly! EAT SOME CAKE!!! 0
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A birthday! Nice....have a GREAT one, kclynch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!0
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Beeps, my weekly allotment of calories is 10,850.
Im ok with coming in on week 2.
When do we have to post our weekly counts. Sun night?0 -
Alright, zgolub, I've inserted your data into the spreadsheet for the April *star* challenge!
Sunday night would be awesome for reporting in....Monday is fine, too!
Today, i lift!0 -
This is for you, Beeps, green smoothie recipes. I have never made one either!
http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipes/drinks/healthy-choices/green-smoothies/?sssdmh=dm17.731581&esrc=nwfitdailytip041014
Last night I worked out, ate some leftovers, went to a friends for strawberry shortcake and bellinis and came in under cals so I was proud of myself. I really want to stay under after going up to 1600/day and see if that is maintenance, while working out.
Happy Birthday, KC:flowerforyou:0 -
Happy Birthday KC! Celebrate!!
I had a hard time getting motivated this morning and didn't get out for a run before it got too hot. We went out to dinner last night (grilled fish) and out again tonight with friends. Hoping I can stay near my macro and calorie goals - I have been doing better so far this week. We have a busy weekend ahead but I hope I can get a run in tomorrow, if not my normal long run. Have a great weekend everyone!0 -
What a gorgeous day here today in NYC. Too bad I slept the whole day (I work at night). Should've gotten myself up early and gone for a jog..instead I got myself up early and vegged out in front of TV with Ben and Jerry's Greek yogurt
I was just so happy to have the hubby and the baby out of the house, and the house all to myself...
My go to "fun, relaxing" way to unwind is in front of TV with fattening foods. This is the main calorie suck I have. Need to learn to redirect myself and stick with it.0 -
Beeps – My kids will only eat green beans and grilled asparagus for veggies. I can get away with mixing spinach and carrots in my marinara sauce for spaghetti and my little one doesn’t mind the spinach I sneak in his smoothies but my oldest does
Happy Birthday, Kelly!! Hope you’ve had a wonderful weekend!
Amy – Wow, that’s cool your mom signed you up for a run!
Shanaber – Hope you were able to get your run in this weekend!
Zgolub – I try to enjoy an empty house myself when I can!!
Sorry, that's all I can see!
Week # 2 has been good! Down 5.7 lbs so far
1. Weights 3/wk - Check!
2. No diet soda - Check! (Not an issue anymore)
3. Eat clean – only bad stuff was ½ serving of white rice Mon and Fri, but hey, I am half Asian, lol!
(I’m hoping to eliminate this next week) .
4. minimum of 9 glasses of water - check! (not an issue anymore, just had to get back into the habit)
5. multivitamin – check!
So April is usually very damaging for me as I have my sister’s bday, my dad’s bday, and separate Easter’s with my family and DH’s family…that’s 4 big meals!! BUT, this year, I condensed it down to 1 and hosted it at my house today…why haven’t I thought of this before?! So I did go off just a little today, but it was the only meal I had. Grilled sweet chili chicken, 2 small teriyaki wings, spinach and pasta salad and 2 little egg rolls. Treats – mimosas and 1 sliver of lemon raspberry sponge cake. I did not feel stuffed or gross after, so overall, I think I did ok. And, I also lifted today
I feel great and can already see a difference in my body composition and how my clothes are fitting.
We leave for California Fri morn, so this week’s goals:
1. Weights 2x before trip, 1x on trip because the hotel has a gym
2. Eat Clean (No white rice!!)
3. Try the Insanity class at my gym for the 1st time (Mon) Try reformer Pilates for the 1st time (Tues)
I post some of my food on Instagram if you'd like to see! I'm Jenzumbas. Have a great week, ladies!!!0 -
I was 1196 over on cals. I will try for a better score this next week!
I worked out almost every day though...
Jen, your Easter/bday celebration meal sounds awesome.
I do have plans for an Easter brunch Sunday. I have some plans for meals this week and hope to keep calories down. I'll have a quiche, no crust, and crepes...0 -
I felt much better about this week - met my eating goals; right on with the calories (1409) and close to the macros but it is an adjustment. I haven't lost anything really but have not gained either. I was able to get into my super skinny jeans again though so that was great!! Had an awesome 8 mile run on Saturday - it was a cool 58 and felt glorious! Went to the beach with my friend and all the dogs early this morning and had such a great time! I hope to get in 5 days of running along with 2 days of weights this next week and keep to my eating plan!
Jen - The celebration plan sounds like it worked out great! Where in California are you visiting?
We don't have any plans for Easter - no kids at home so will stay low key and have a simple dinner.0 -
Good morning! I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend
Shanaber - Congrats on getting into the skinny jeans! That's the best feeling I don't care what the scale says on those days!!
Amy - As long as you work out a lot you should be fine Do you take out your exercise calories? Just wondering
Jen - Your Easter celebration sounds fun Good job on not going overboard! And congrats on feeling better already! I'll have to find you on instagram
zgolub - We all need days like that! There will be plenty of nice days to spend outside!
So I added in a guesstimate off everything I had this weekend, but I'm not sure I got everything! I went to a beer festival on Saturday and am assuming I had about 4 beers? I could be wrong... idk! I think I still got a Gold star though, I was about 450 over. Not bad! We got a bunch of yard work done this weekend in the BEAUTIFUL weather, too bad it's going to get colder again after today We're having an Easter cook out at my parents house this weekend, so hopefully my mom and I will come up with some healthy options!
That's all I can see, have a great start to your weeks!0 -
I was 1117 over so that's a Bronze star. Not too proud of that. I really didn't have a great week over all. I drank more than I wanted to. I only ran once and did my 3 Chalean workouts. But, I did get out and walk with the pup and the baby 4 days. I am really going to try to make this week a better one!0
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I get a GOLD* for last week. Harumph. I really need to do better.
Guess what?!?!? I started a "lose 10 lbs" challenge, on January 1st - a 10-week or a 12-week challenge, whatever it was. I was 149.0 at the start!! In mid-february, i was down in the 143's. AWESOME right???
On Friday, at the end of the challenge, I weighed 149.0.
Not f*cking kidding.
Lame. Lame. Lame. Literally, getting 10 lbs off me is just f*cked. So, I am now going to aim for "5 lbs" and I am NOT joining a challenge to do it! Just going to stick to brushing my teeth, no night-time snacking, and counting/logging calories. (I have been TOO infrequent at the "logging" part.)
My 2 week-challenge for THIS forum is:
1. BRUSH TEETH;
2. no night-time snacking;
3. log my calories;
4. lift 3 x per week;
5. get in some cardio throughout the week - walking is all that it takes!
BOOM!0 -
I was only 182 over!!!!!!!!!!! Yet, the scale was up a pound. Grrrrr!!!!! Hoping it is water weight from yesterday. I did take Thurs-Sat off of working out though. Switching weigh-ins to Friday.
This week is spring break. I have two goals.
1. Work-out daily -maybe even a double a few times
2.DO NOT eat everything in site!!! Afternoons when i am off, I find myself snacking, so I made afternoon plans EVERYDAY.
Chloe and Amy- Be proud that you logged even if you were over. It is best to be honest.
Jen- Sounds like you have a lot going on this month!!!! When you put forth the effort, that weight just melts off of you.
Shannon- I love beerfests but all that wheat usually upsets my stomach! We are having nice weather too. LOVE IT!
Shanaber- Awesome job with calories and yeah for skinny pants!!! How tall are you?0 -
Also, I told the nanny to go buy a bunch of baby food jars of pureed veggies and baby food jars of pureed fruits.....nobody has to know that I'm feeding my 11- and 12- year olds baby food!!!!
The RULE is, before they eat ANYTHING ELSE, they have to eat a serving of fruit and/or veggies....that rule is NOT gonna change just because they have braces on!!! So, baby food it is - they can add salt/pepper to the veggies to give them flavour if they need it! And, I expect they actually will LOVE the fruit part.
This is gonna be expensive, but I don't really care.....I just cannot nag about this crap and I am terrified of having children who are only eating (soft) snack bars, protein shakes, blah, blah, blah because their "teeth hurt".
Let's see how it goes!!!0 -
Beeps- I GAINED during that challenge!!!!!0
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Hey ladies. Hope you all had nice weekends. Mine was jam packed and lushy. I still managed to be under by 26 calories! I walked a lot and got a good run in Saturday. I also didn't eat a whole lot any weekend day really. I did not make the best choices, but I wasn't terribly over because of food; it was the booze. As usual...... I only worked out 4x though. Yesterday I had a hangover that made me not want to do anything. I read, laid in the sun, shopped, and vegged on the couch. And feel guilty for it today.
But this is a new week and I am determined to drink less and eat better. I am totally feeling all the booze today. I've also got my weigh in this Thursday and I really need to see a half pound to a pound loss to hit my goal by vacation. Time to tighten it up!0
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