2 week challenge
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Happy Canada Day!
I am fasting today. I am just sick of all the eating and drinking and everything.
No work-out, but am committed to 3 x per week weightlifting when I return to work tomorrow.m
Enough is enough!0 -
Wow I have missed a lot! Was buried under work and home things since being back from my travels. Have logged but not complete and on some days it was not pretty. I am down now some of what I gained traveling. I am sure most of it was water (I hope). We went out to dinner with friends on Saturday and I went to a concert and to dinner with friends on Sunday so my entire weekend seemed to be centered around eating and of course wine! I have been doing fine so far this week but then it is only Tuesday morning :laugh:
I couldn't stand not running any longer so I went for a short slow 3 mile run on Saturday and did ok - foot was sore though later that night. Saw the doctor yesterday and he wants me to try it again on Wednesday and see how it feels. He said it is healing nicely and faster than he thought it would.
Ashley - I am so glad the news was good and that getting a good night's sleep made you feel so much better!
Abigail - good luck with your race. Is this the 1st in your series?
Kelly - welcome back! Hope you are so relaxed after vacation!
Chloe - you must be doing something right if the scale is moving in the right direction! whoohoo! Now I just have to get mine to take the hint too
Amy - hope you have a wonderful time at the wedding!
Beeps - Happy Canada Day!
My two week goals are:
Stay under 1300 calories
Hit my macros again (have been so bad with this lately)
Drink lots of water
Strength train at least 2x per week
Run Wednesday for sure, maybe once more over the weekend then MWF next week - we'll see how it goes though
Do you all want to do the Star Challenge? I will put it together if you do, otherwise I am good with just having my goals here.0 -
It was a GREAT CANADA DAY!
I had a successful fast and have decided to lower my calories to 9,500 per week. My plan is to do 4-days deficit, then 1-day maintenance....rinse + repeat. (4 more days deficit, 1 at M, 4 more days deficit, 1 at M)
Hopefully this will lead to a successful summer of removing bodyfat!0 -
Beeps - glad you had a good Canada Day, I don't know how you & shanaber keep your cals so low, I think I would get violent I need to eat. Anyways, best of luck to keeping within your goals
I was unable to get in a strength workout yesterday. My daughter was hogging the room I needed last night because it has A/C & the SmartTV, but I did get in a yoga class this morning to stretch out for my race tonight. The series started last week, but I missed it due to a dress rehearsal so this is my first one & I am crazy nervous & it is 95 degrees today so I think I will just take it easy & just try to learn the course tonight. I will definitely let you all know how it goes tomorrow.0 -
Beeps, I think the cycling is really helpful, it's hard to be so low all the time. I had 2 low days (900 cals) and 3 high days, because it let me feel less deprived! 9500 per week is hard, but even when I wasn't successful, I was still losing.
I forgot to weigh in this morning but starting TOM last night so it was probably going to be bad, despite my run and no drinking, under cals day.
We get out 3 hours early tomorrow for the holiday. That should give me time to workout and then we are going to the Rockies game and they are going to do fireworks! Then the wedding Friday and will be at the in-law Saturday.
I got a nice compliment at the pool last week, the wife of one of my husband's friends said I had the perfect figure. Which is just like, her opinion, but I was super flattered anyway. I have genetics to thank, and my heavy lifting. I have butt now:blushing:
I decided not to wear the red dress after all, not because it won't fit (although it might not) but I decided that another dress would be more appropriate, church wedding at 2:30pm...
I should post some pics of the last wedding...0 -
Abigail, the first 3 days of low-cal are difficult, but then I seem to hit my stride. Mind you, i bet you I have 'repeated' those first 3 (awful!) days about 10 times this year, alone. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Amy, that is a SUPER compliment about your body....and, yes, I KNOW it is true! You do have a beautiful figure! Glad to read that you have butt thanks to lifting - gives ME HOPE!
yes, PICTURES PLEASE!!0 -
Amy- that is awesome! I'm sure that made your day! I know I would be thrilled to have your figure...but my booty is much BIGGER then yours. :laugh: Yes, share your pics!!!
Abigail- I can relate to kids getting in your way!!! Mine do that all the time!
Beeps- Good luck with your cycling. Sometimes I think that is the easiest way. Oh, glad you had a nice Canada Day. Is that like the 4th here?
Shan- Great goals. Good luck staying that low. If everyone wants to do a star challenge, I will join in. Or I will happily pretend that we have one going!
Yesterday, I did the elliptical and JM 6 week 6 pack. Today, I am doing legs at 4:00. I increased my calories to 1500. I want to focus more on my workouts right now and not worry about stuffing my face late at night because I am eating to low. It's an experiment for July.0 -
Hello, I am new here! I have the same daily struggles as you ladies....my dilemma right now is whether to run @ 6p or 8p (4 miler)...it's freaking hot here in Texas...90's but feels like 100's! Snacking is my worst....i have too many of them! what kinds of snacks do you guys treat yourself to to fill you up between meals? I am doing better drinking water throughout the day than I used to.0
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welcome, carmen!
I was just looking at my "frequent" snacks, on the "goodish" side-apple, almonds, beef jerky are pretty common. but I also like chocolate and popcorn.
Sometimes you have to think about what you really want and try to be reasonable but if mindless snacking is the problem I think there's strategies. The best for me is pre-logging. But if it comes to it and I don't want it, it's like fine, maybe'll I want two tomorrow-no harm done!0 -
Hi ladies! Quick check-in before I head out for the weekend.
My week has gone OK - haven't worked out as much as I should but hoping to get a pre-natal DVD in tonight and another lift sometime this week. I didn't go to Yoga as planned last night as it was 94 degrees here, which is completely unheard of and I think I would have just been uncomfortable. Eating has been good though!
Amy - I love compliments like that Has to feel really good hearing that
Shan - Great goals. I'd be up for a star challenge.
Beeps - Happy Belated Canada day!
KC - Good luck with the July experiment
Carmen - Welcome!
I hope everyone has a great 4th (for those that celebrate). Have a good rest of the week everyone!0 -
Hi All - Looks like we have 3 in for the star challenge so post your calorie goals for the week and I will get the spreadsheet going! Anyone else who wants to join in can do so.
I ran today and it was wonderful other than being hot! My foot had some swelling but no pain :bigsmile: so I can run one more time over the weekend and then see the doctor again next week - I don't want to push it but hoping in a week or so I can get to running every other day and maybe every day by August...
Ram - my daughter had to call and tell me how hot it was in Seattle - hotter than in So. California! I know air conditioning is pretty unusual there so try to stay cool!
Amy - I am sure you will look fantastic in whatever dress you decide to wear! I too have seen a bit more butt as a result of lifting. Have to say I love that there is a little bit there now! (Trainer told me I would get down to a sz 2 and then build back up to a sz 4 and he was right).
KC - I will be interested to see how your July experiment does.
Carmen - welcome! I was in Dallas last week and I have to say that if I lived there I would not be able to run outside. It is just too hot and muggy for me (90+ and raining - yuck!).
When I was losing all my weight I kept to 1200 calories pretty well but I also included my exercise calories. I am finding it much more difficult to stay at just 1300 but then am not able to run much now so I wouldn't have much more anyway. I find if I plan what I eat, eat pretty often, and watch my snacks I do ok. I have been having fruit for snacks - cherries and strawberries lately, nectarines soon (almost ripe) but they do drive up my carbs as does popcorn. I also love peanut butter, especially with celery or on an apple. I also find that having a piece of dark chocolate that I am craving works for me - just a piece and I am good, otherwise I will just eat all kinds of other things instead.0 -
Hey ladies. I had a great day off. The weather was gorgeous in the morning so we went for a nice long walk through the park. I got some stuff done around the house and was able to relax. Then had dinner out and Daphne behaved, which is about a 50/50 split these days. Just all around good day. The weather in KY is in the 60s this morning! So I wish I was off today too. Trying to see if there's any site visits I need to make...... :glasses:
So for workouts this week I did my class Tuesday. I used lower weights, but was a little sore that night so no lifting for probably another week like my dr. told me. Everything else felt fine. Then I walked about 4 miles yesterday. I hope to be running this weekend or at least by next week but we'll see. I'd like to do some yoga and running and/or walking over the weekend too.
Quick catch up:
Beeps, I like the cycling. There are days that I am just hungry and some I'm just not. (Well before I was prego...now I'm always hungry). I used to have pretty low calorie Monday and Tuesday, like under 1200, but my weekends are always higher. That's why I like the weekly goals. Your plan sounds solid.
Shanaber, I'm glad your foot is feeling better! You have plantar faciatus (or whatever it is....)? My sister had that last year and had to take some time off from running too. Glad you seem to be recovering quickly!
Hi Ramalem!
Nice compliment Amy! I agree. Lifting heavy has given me an actual butt. It's amazing. Have a fun weekend!
Welcome Carmen. I snack on cheese sticks a lot too. I used to eat a lot of turkey pepperoni too, but have cut it out because of all the nitrites. I also like fruit, almonds, and I love cheese and crackers, but I tend to overdo them.
Kelly, focusing on workouts sounds good. It's good to always mix things up a bit.
Abi, Good luck on your race!
That's all I can see! Everyone have a greath 4th if you are celebrating. I'm ready to get my 3 day weekend on!0 -
I like pre-logging, too....I usually pre-log my days, excepting supper-times (because I can't remember what is on the menu until I am right at my table eating it!).
shanaber - you can put me in for the star challenge - I want 9,500 calories as my weekly target.
It's 30 degrees here, today, and I have a patio night planned with gf's. I am thinking I will drink 2 drinks, and skip all snacks, frankly. That will meet my calorie limit!
July 1st is similar to USA's July 4th. Canada became a country on July 1, 1867 (confederation!)....so, we are actually getting close to being 150 YEARS old! Which means PARTY-TIME in 2017!
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I have the spreadsheet going for the Star Challenge with Beeps' and my goals.
Ram and KC (and anyone else who wants to join in) post your weekly calorie goals
Ashley - I tore the plantar fascia in my left foot. Always seems to be on my left side :huh:
Abigail - how was the trail race yesterday?0 -
Hello, again! So i ended up going for a 6p run with a local running group i'm part of yesterday...so glad i did! yes, humid & hot in Texas, but our route had lots of shade! I've ran twice this week..3 & 4 miler & weights on Tues in my garage before work. Doing that again this evening...I'm starting to really enjoy weights! & my daughter & i walked 2 miles after supper on Tues. evening. Celebrating the 4th tomorrow with family & i'm already thinking of what I can make that's "healthy"....what are you guys cookin' up?0
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I am doing 10,500 calories. I did not log on Mon since we were traveling. Thanks for organizing this!
I got in my workout yesterday. My lower back is sore. Today, I am just doing cardio at 2- got to have a plan!
Carmen- Great job getting a run in the heat. Yuck!
Ashley- I am glad you had a nice day off. I think I missed what your surgery was for.
I agree, planning is key. Yesterday, I was going to make burgers for dinner, but since I had cereal in the afternoon, I made fajitas instead. I skipped the tortilla and made it into a salad. I like my burger with a bun. I plan on making burgers tonight.
For the fourth, we will be swimming at my moms house then we will go to the big firework show. Fun times! Have a great weekend everyone!0 -
Carmen, I'm taking watermelon to my brother-in-laws. Maybe make some dill pickled cucumbers and tomatoes from some garden bounty.
Kelly I had a lump removed from my breast. It wasn't cancer. Yay!!
I see an early day in my future......0 -
No cancer = AWESOME!! Yay, Better!!
July 4th....not on my calendar so I'll be in deficit-mode....good luck to the American gals!
Thanks for running the star challenge, shanaber!! I should be a solid performer for the next 6 weeks.0 -
Work has been crazy busy! Life has been crazy busy! Doing the best I can...just didn't want you ladies to think I forgot about you!0
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TODAY I LIFT.
I wish jenomaha would post here, again. And chuisle. And some of the other "old-timers", too.
I am grateful you ladies STILL post here! I NEED YOUR GOOD VIBES!!0 -
Hey all!
Beeps - I hope you enjoyed your Canada Day celebration!
Chloe - Nice to hear from you
Ashley - Congrats on your no cancer!! That is amazing amazing news!!
Kelly - Sounds like you have everything under control! I agree, I love my burgers (veggie ones for me) on a bun too!
Shanaber - is it too late to join the Star challenge?? If I'm able to join could you put me in at 10,000?
That's all I can really see!
I'm doing pretty well! I ate and drank very reasonably this weekend, which is a major success since I LOVE bbq food and went to 3 different ones this weekend! I went up my normal weekend gain, so I call that a success, the water weight should be off by midweek Also, I got to try on my wedding dress yesterday!! I absolutely love it still 
It needs to be taken in a bit on my waist and hips (sorrows of being larger chested with a non-existent butt...lol) but it looks wonderful and I can't wait to wear it! I definitely still have some work to do on my arms and just some all around body fat loss to get to, but I think I'm on the right track to look my best on my wedding day!
Little poll: My fiance and I can't decide where to go on our honeymoon... we want to go to an adult only all-inclusive resort in the carribean.. what island/resorts would you all suggest??0 -
Good morning ladies. I had a pretty good weekend. I ate a lot of dessert on the 4th, but I figure if I'd have been drinking I'd have done much worse. :drinker: I did manage a run on Friday and a lot of walking yesterday. No yoga as I hoped, but the relaxing yesterday was more needed I think. Gained another half pound last week so my gain is up to 4.5 pounds and I'm right at 12 weeks so I'm ok with that.
Shander, post pics of the dress! Eric and I went to Jamaica Couples resorts (Negril and Tower Isle) for both honeymoons and we love those resorts. Jamaica itself is kind of ghetto; we didn't even leave the resort at Tower Isle, but the resorts are awesome. Food was good, as much booze as you want, beautiful beaches..... Have fun! When is your wedding day again?
Beeps, I miss Jen and Chuisle too! Chui hasn't been on in like 4 months and I typically delete people if they don't log on for a couple weeks, but I keep thinking she may come back.
Hey Chloe. Sorry everything is crazy. Hope it calms down.
That's all I can see. I'm sticking with my goals for the week: 4 workouts, eat well, lots of water, SLEEP! I was up till amost 11 last night. I'm less tired than I have been, but not getting 8+ hours of sleep nightly will catch up with me! And our marathon of summer plans begins after this weekend so I need to take full advantage of nothing going on this week/weekend. Have a great week all!0 -
Hi!
I'm newish in here, well not new - just haven't posted all that much. I thought I'd join the 2 week challenge. I want to run at least 7 times over the 2 weeks. Min 3kms per run. Also lift 6 times over the 2 weeks. We'll see how I go!
Ashley - congratulations on being cancer free.
Its the opposite here, its "winter" although its cold its not its usually cold and I will probably be running in the rain a couple of times I think.0 -
Ok I am back to eating well and exercising as normal this week. We have two months until my husbands brothers wedding and I would like to look good for it. My husband is the best man. So I am starting Piyo a 60 workout program by Chalean Johnson. It uses a lot of body weight exercises. I will combine that with running and getting my diet back on track.
I will check in when I can though, but know that I am working hard with you all
If anyone is taking charge of the star challenge I am doing 1450 a day or 10,150 a week.0 -
Hi all!
I, too, keep chui as a "friend" in case she comes back....don't PhD programs ever get a break in their year??!!??!
I have 10,200 calories for this week....I think that might mean a silver, but will wait until shanaber posts results.
This week I hope to get closer to the 9,500 goal. I will get in a couple of extra walks and that might help!
I have company from N.Z. in town. And then another gf up from OLDtown is here until July 26.
I'm actually totally tired of socializing. I want to just be a hermit and go work-out by myself and then sleep. What is WRONG with me?!?!? Normally summer brings out "social-gal", but I just don't want to be around food or drink right now....0 -
Hello ladies, hope everyone who celebrated the 4th had a blast & did not get too off track. Unfortunately my race last Wednesday was cancelled due to severe thunderstorms
The 4th was also really rainy so our plans to celebrate at my parents cottage on the lake were postponed to Sunday which was also my daughter's birthday party so we ended up doing a double-header with two parties which melded into one really long one with a crap load of food. I fell off the logging wagon over the long weekend, but I am back & will join the star challenge at 11,550 cals/week. I am on vacation starting tomorrow, but am determined not to let myself go overboard. I still plan to run tonight, hike on Wednesday, take a ballet class on Thursday & yoga Saturday. Tomorrow we are going to the ocean & Friday an amusement park so I will be wiped both those days. The tricky part will be staying away from all the junk food. Have a great week everyone! 0 -
Wow, lots to catch up on! I am in for star challenge, 10,500 average (1500 per day)
Ashley, that is good news about the lump:happy:
I had a good weekend, the traffic was bad up to the wedding, the normally 2 hour trip took almost 4 hours. But it was great and I ate too much. Then I was at the in-laws and she took us out for some good meals. I felt so bloated yesterday!
2 week challenge/goals for me: log everything and try workout every other day.
Welcome new ladies!
What's for dinner? Well, last night I made a turkey chili, tonight I am eating out, Mexican food. But some of my healthy go-to's in the summer include grilling kebabs or a stir fry with shrimp or chicken. and for inspiration, Cooking Light on Pinterest always has something I think-I should make that!0 -
Hi Everyone -
I had a wonderful busy weekend but did terrible on the eating front. I got a good run in on Saturday even though it was already so very hot. Went to a concert/festival on the 4th with a friend and we didn't want to wait in line for food. Ended up eating very late at one of the few restaurants that was open. It was delicious but ate entirely too much because I was so hungry
This week I just want to get back on track with my calories and get my macros back in line. I plan to run 3 times and lift 2 times this week. Next week I am traveling again so I will have to adjust accordingly.
I had Beeps, Kelly and myself in for the Star Challenge last week. I am waiting to hear from Kelly and then I will post the results.
I have added Abigail, Chloe and Shander for this next week. If anyone else wants to join in just post your calorie goals!
Ramalem - I have you on the list but did not see your calorie goal for last week.
Kadi - welcome back! I am relatively new but picked up the Star Challenge recently
Beeps - seems like you have been having tons of company, maybe that is why you are feeling so anti-social? We have family arriving in waves in a few weeks and I suspect by mid-August I will be feeling the same way.
Abigail - How was your trail run last week?
Let's have a great week Ladies!!0 -
Little poll: My fiance and I can't decide where to go on our honeymoon... we want to go to an adult only all-inclusive resort in the carribean.. what island/resorts would you all suggest??
Remind me time of year? My vote is probably for Dominican Republic. We have gone twice and the value for your money is incredible. The weather is great, the resorts are amazing, the food is great, and the beaches are the most beautiful I have ever seen (Puerto Plata).
I liked Costa Rica but it rains a lot unless you go in the dry season, and the all-inclusives are on the Pacific side so that water isn't caribbean.
I've seen pics of Belize and it looks great, but not sure about the all-inclusive option.0 -
Remind me time of year? My vote is probably for Dominican Republic. We have gone twice and the value for your money is incredible. The weather is great, the resorts are amazing, the food is great, and the beaches are the most beautiful I have ever seen (Puerto Plata).
We are getting married April 11 next year
Ashley - I wish I had pictures!! I was so excited to have it on yesterday that I forgot!! I had posted one a few threads ago when I first got it, but I don't have those pictures anymore unfortunately!
Shanaber - Thanks for adding me to the challenge! You'll get back on track quick I'm sure
Abi - We were rained out on the 4th too! Wasn't very exciting! I'm glad you had a fun weekend, even if it wasn't exactly what you had planned!0
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