"H20" Seriously Sexy Seven pounds of Valentines Day Week 1

Challenge SW = 241.8

Week 1 EW = 234.6 (-7.2lbs)

I'm proud of my weight loss this week, especially considering I lost NOTHING over the last challenge. Since this was mostly the weight I re-gained over the holidays, I'm still up for losing at least 7lbs before Valentines day this year - it's like I'm just starting a week late. LOL

As for my challenges, breakfast was done. I did the workouts. Meditation was done nightly before bed to help settle my mind.

For my bad habit, I didn't have added sugar items more than 2 days this week (yesterday I caved and bought a chocolate bar - but I surprised myself by still coming in under calories for the day). I think I have to repeat this week of the Dr. Oz sugar detox. That means not adding more than 1tsp of sugar per day (I've cut it out of my coffee altogether - in fact, I've cut out the morning coffee and subbed in for tea, which I don't take sugar with). I've also started eating apples - it's something I haven't eaten since I was about 8...I don't even eat apple pie but I'd rather eat apples than something with more sugar in it. So far so good on that front.

As for correcting my criticality - I don't think I did very well (just kidding....LOL) Actually, I can't think of too many conversations that I had with myself or my husband that started of with me criticizing something or someone. I can even think of one where I had to stop him and kept saying, "Is it really that big a deal? If it is, then you have to ask them to stop doing it. If it is not, let it go...it doesn't deserve your time" (I think the conversation was about his parents and something they had done 2 weeks ago while they were here and it's still bothering him).

Anyways, overall, a very productive week!!!! Hope everyone else has a fantastic week.

Well the wii said I lost two pound, im not convinced so I am sticking with 1lb lost, until I see it say the same next week lol.

SW 159
CW 158
GW 152

Slowly losing, now in the 20's! 129.8 lb. Yes, I know technically that should be rounded up, but who cares, right?

L.

OOO I got the EA active 2 game for xmas, its still in the box though :blushing:

Is it any good, how are the fun levels? how are the getting sweaty feeling like you are going to die levels?

Seriously, TAKE IT OUT THE BOX!! LOL

I think it's good to get you moving. I'm on the medium intensity level since it's been some months since I've regularly worked out. I think that the medium is enough for now! With the 9 Week Challenge, the program will actually up how many reps and how intense the workout is as it's going off the fact that your endurance and strength should be building throughout the program. I'm only on workout 4 but I have felt the burn during the exercises and you do work up quite a bit of sweat! The HRM is also great because it more accurately measures how many calories you're burning.

You can create groups on there as well. I'm part of a group of people from here as well as a group with my friends. I think it's good to see everyone's progress. It keeps me motivated.

I will defo start this tomorrow, love the fact it has a HRM, half my exercise time on mfp because i'm scared its lying and will make me eat calories I don't have to spare lol

Pink and shiny~hugs~
you are so sweet.thank you .

So, my '5k' turned into a 1.5miles walk/run..:frown: . appearently only those who signed up for the competitive run get to do the whole 5k, everyone else does the 1.5...I didn't find out until after reaching the 1.5mile marker when they said 'all walkers you are done, please go inside, all runners, men to the right, women to the left' :grumble: Gee thanks for being clear about this on the flyer that I got.. and let's face, everyone looks forward to those race day tee's..a trophy tee if you will..You guessed it, again, only the 'runners' get one. :grumble: Everyone else gets a reusable shopping bag promoting the place and has nothing to do with the 5k on it, not that I won't use it, but still. A little annoyed but it will pass. Just wished they were better organized. Now, cappuccino, cheese potatoes, and a fire for the night.:ohwell: I'm really looking forward to the 5k in March, because I KNOW it's an actual 5k :drinker: Enjoy your weekend all!!

So, my '5k' turned into a 1.5miles walk/run..:frown: . appearently only those who signed up for the competitive run get to do the whole 5k, everyone else does the 1.5...I didn't find out until after reaching the 1.5mile marker when they said 'all walkers you are done, please go inside, all runners, men to the right, women to the left' :grumble: Gee thanks for being clear about this on the flyer that I got.. and let's face, everyone looks forward to those race day tee's..a trophy tee if you will..You guessed it, again, only the 'runners' get one. :grumble: Everyone else gets a reusable shopping bag promoting the place and has nothing to do with the 5k on it, not that I won't use it, but still. A little annoyed but it will pass. Just wished they were better organized. Now, cappuccino, cheese potatoes, and a fire for the night.:ohwell: I'm really looking forward to the 5k in March, because I KNOW it's an actual 5k :drinker: Enjoy your weekend all!!

wow that s amazing that you went out for it!!! I just started the C25K and figured I would look for a 5 K to sign up for. I really nervous about not being "ready" by race day and I haven't signed up for a race yet lol. Youre my inspiration that I should just do it!! thanks!!

I LOVE reading all your posts and all the progress that's being made, stick with it guys!

This week I didn't lose a whole lot (only 0.4lb), BUT I got my eating back on track. I got waaayyy off with the holidays, so I am happy that I'm feeling the difference in my body again with eating better.

As for my challenges...

I got my mediation in, but not as much as I should have.

I haven't had a soda all week!! Yay me! Normally I get the diet ones, so they don't have calories... but they still aren't great for your body. I haven't even been tempted. Hmm... I might have to think of another bad habit to cut out while it's going good... Along with this, I also had two days where I hit 6 glasses of water. That's a HUGE accomplishment for me. I'm normally at 3 or less... I guess I just don't have very much thirst or something... hmm.

I didn't do my 30 day shred video, but I did start to get back on track with using my exercise bike. Every little bit counts I guess.

This next week I'm going to try and make myself get started with that video, and see if I can go another week kickin' the bad habit... and working on improving my bad snacking habits.

for those needing help with the meditation piece......I found a great podcast that you can download for free. its called themeditationpodcast.com I has a number of different guided meditations. I still haven't mastered staying awake for the whole thing but I am only able to do this at night. I've listened to 4 of the meditations and they are great!! Hope this helps, it did for me.

Thanks! I will try this for sure!

Hello everyone!

My name is Jenn and I would love to drop 7 lbs by V-day! I hate the holiday but a lost 7 lbs would sure change that lol.
((Thanks for the invite Bru :flowerforyou: ))

Hi Jenn, welcome and congrats on 23lb already
We will totally kick the 7lbs *kitten*, I hate the holiday too, hoping that a skinny me may like it more.

SW: 195.8
CW: 195.2

I was at 194.6 in the middle of the week, but then a family dinner out to Buca di Beppo happened, and a splurge meal at Sonic yesterday...still, a loss. Haven't had one of those in awhile, so I'll take it. On to more workouts next week!!