*Snowflakes to Sunshine* Discussion Week #17 4.29.11
Krys_T
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Hello Snowflakes....well I can't really call us that anymore. But you know what I mean lol. Another week has come and gone, a lot of us battling different things...and many of us with little victories...this week I want us to really chat it up on the board, there are fewer and fewer of us checking in, but I would really like for those of us that do to chat it up! Talk about your daily "highs and lows", get some advice or some praise! Let's make this last few weeks awesome ones!
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I literally gave up this week :ohwell: . I decided that I couldn't live at 1100-1400 net calories a day for the rest of my life :noway: , and since I hadn't lost any real weight for about 6 weeks, I was just going to accept it, raise my calorie intake to near maintenance level, and just concentrate on muscle development and general health. I figured, "I'm in a healthy weight BMI, why not just accept this as my new norm and go on?" On Wednesday and Thursday I ate about 1800 calories net, and lost about 2 pounds! :smooched:
Some of it could be water I was still retaining from TOM, but I think (hope) that I broke through the plateau and will be able to lose these last 12 pounds now. I sure would ike to see my abdominal muscles
I hope everyone else does well this week!0 -
Gained 1.8 lbs this week. Mostly from the past 2 days, cause I was lower on Tuesday. I look forward to being on the board more this week, but I'm dabbling in entrepreneurship (as always), and hoping to follow through this time, so I'm on and off all the time, but I will put in more effort to give support here, and thank you to the members that support me as well, even while I'm away. :smooched:0
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Good morning Sunshine Faces...
At week 17, I'm sure you're all tired of hearing about my same old number, so I won't bore you with that. This week, another 2" off the body! Between last week and this week, another 1/4" off bust, hips, waist, arms and thighs. I'm very particular about where I measure and make sure I measure the same location every week, i.e placing the tape measure on a fading scar on my thigh, my navel waist, the space right under my tattoo on my arm, etc.. At first I doubted that I was losing inches until I've started wearing a skirt here and a pair of pants that didn't even button when I was 10 lbs. lighter. So I look at it this way, whenever the scale decides to give me a real break, then I will should be even smaller when I weigh less than the last time I was close to 200.
My graduation is in two weeks and I'm excited because I have to take my dress for alterations. The waist is baggy
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Kay, I read your message/quote on my wall and it really hit me...I can't give up on me. Thanks girl, I need that:flowerforyou: 0 -
bump... I really need to do this for me..
Kay, I read your message/quote on my wall and it really hit me...I can't give up on me. Thanks girl, I need that:flowerforyou:
Absolutely girl! I know how it is to feel like wanting to give up and you just can't do it! You are too close to your victory.0 -
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I all but gave up a couple of weeks ago and when I actually managed to maintain the 6 pounds I had lost I decided to get back on the weight loss wagon and hit it hard. All week I have drank my water, cut the diet soda out, and exercised. I lost 1 pound between Monday and today. Not bad. This weekend I have made it my goal to get out in the yard and do some yardwork, take the kids to the park and just move. No couch sitting for me. I WANT THIS!! So this is it. No more turning back and going in the wrong direction. I will hit my weight loss goal and then maintain it for the rest of my life. This is what I want and this is what I will do!!!!!0
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Hello girls! I've had a pretty good week. I had a couple of bumps in the road thanks to Easter, but I managed to take off what I gained plus a little extra. I've lost a little over 5 lbs in a little over 2 weeks which I am ecstatic about! It's almost time for me to change up my eating plan, but I am going to continue for a couple of more days with what I am doing now because of my indiscretions. :blushing: Although I am loving the way I am eating now, I can't wait to add in some different foods. I think that may jump start another good loss. We shall see.
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Hello girlies
I havent weighed myself this morning because we are moving and my scales are packed away lol ... Ill have to weigh myself at my mothers...
I am not expecting major changes this week because This 3 week plateau is just making my expectations to see a loss on the scale very low... But I am not giving up ...Heckk nooo I still have another 25 pounds to go ..
I did some calculations on an online calculator and its says If I lose one pound a week I will get to my goal by October 24th 2011 ... ahh Thats so far away lol
But If i lose 2 pounds a week I will lose 25 pounds by july 24th 2011...Which is perfect.. I have to attend a wedding that day!!
Gonna get my butt moving... Heres to seeing a loss on the scale next week:drinker:0 -
Hello Sunshines
Like I said in the weight in treat I think I got lucky this week with TOM arriving earlier then expected
That didn't make me all psyched and I think the calcium has helped me a lot too. No major PMS symptoms
Lost - 1.8lbs
9.6lbs to go (my original goal of 50lbs)
I haven't biked at all (that was one of my goals) because the weather has been nice and tennis season is around the corner.
Competitions start in 2 weeks( no I'm not this awesome player, I'm just a club player involved in team tennis)
I'm also gardening this week but I'm not counting the calories because it isn't that much (Just some weeding) and I'm drinking a lot of liquids (teas, water, flavored water etc)
Now a little pep talk (hope you don't mind)
For those thinking about giving up. Please DO NOT. This is something you're doing for yourself and YOU ARE A VERY IMPORTANT PERSON. You DESERVE to FEEL GOOD and LOOK GOOD and live a longer & healthier life. LOVE YOURSELF.
You can't give up on someone you love. AGAIN LOVE YOURSELF.
I read once here someone referring to a book someone wrote this comparison (I'm not sure if I'm not repeating myself either) This is just like a GPS. When you program a destination in your GPS and by some reason you take a wrong exit, the GPS will redirect you to your destination and not keep you in the wrong way forever. The GPS don't give up on you and let you be lost. If one day you gave into the cravings do not toss everything you did so far to start again tomorrow. If you take a wrong exit you're not going to drive all day long just to see where u r going, are u? Take the next exit (Meal) and do it right again.
Stay strong, girls!!!
Wish you all a fantastic week
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Good morning Sunshine Faces...
At week 17, I'm sure you're all tired of hearing about my same old number, so I won't bore you with that. This week, another 2" off the body! Between last week and this week, another 1/4" off bust, hips, waist, arms and thighs. I'm very particular about where I measure and make sure I measure the same location every week, i.e placing the tape measure on a fading scar on my thigh, my navel waist, the space right under my tattoo on my arm, etc.. At first I doubted that I was losing inches until I've started wearing a skirt here and a pair of pants that didn't even button when I was 10 lbs. lighter. So I look at it this way, whenever the scale decides to give me a real break, then I will should be even smaller when I weigh less than the last time I was close to 200.
My graduation is in two weeks and I'm excited because I have to take my dress for alterations. The waist is baggy
Yeah girl, so proud of you! That is great, I am the same way with the scale...my body is stubborn, but when I know I am fitting a size smaller or people compliment my progress...that is what matters to me. If I allowed the scale to determine my rude, I would be one mad woman LOL. Good for you...and congrats on the graduation coming up...very wonderful accomplishment!0 -
Hello Sunshines
Like I said in the weight in treat I think I got lucky this week with TOM arriving earlier then expected
That didn't make me all psyched and I think the calcium has helped me a lot too. No major PMS symptoms
Lost - 1.8lbs
9.6lbs to go (my original goal of 50lbs)
I haven't biked at all (that was one of my goals) because the weather has been nice and tennis season is around the corner.
Competitions start in 2 weeks( no I'm not this awesome player, I'm just a club player involved in team tennis)
I'm also gardening this week but I'm not counting the calories because it isn't that much (Just some weeding) and I'm drinking a lot of liquids (teas, water, flavored water etc)
Now a little pep talk (hope you don't mind)
For those thinking about giving up. Please DO NOT. This is something you're doing for yourself and YOU ARE A VERY IMPORTANT PERSON. You DESERVE to FEEL GOOD and LOOK GOOD and live a longer & healthier life. LOVE YOURSELF.
You can't give up on someone you love. AGAIN LOVE YOURSELF.
I read once here someone referring to a book someone wrote this comparison (I'm not sure if I'm not repeating myself either) This is just like a GPS. When you program a destination in your GPS and by some reason you take a wrong exit, the GPS will redirect you to your destination and not keep you in the wrong way forever. The GPS don't give up on you and let you be lost. If one day you gave into the cravings do not toss everything you did so far to start again tomorrow. If you take a wrong exit you're not going to drive all day long just to see where u r going, are u? Take the next exit (Meal) and do it right again.
Stay strong, girls!!!
Wish you all a fantastic week
:drinker: :flowerforyou:
Rosie
Absolutely awesome words Rosie! This is so true, we cannot afford to give up on ourselves because we all deserve this level of happiness and health that our new lifestyle will bring to us! And good job to you girly...you are awesome!0 -
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Hello Sunshines :flowerforyou:
I totally forgot today was Friday, Weigh in. Right now Im in sort of a funk. The last 3 or 4 days my weight has been all over the place from 153 to 154.6 and now today 152.6. So I will weigh in on Sunday for my official weight.
I have started this journey being on an average of 1200 calories and not eating back any of my exercised calories. I'm changing that up, I've started to eat back my exercised calories. I'll see how that goes for a month.
I didn't get a chance to read anyones post yet. I'm running out the door soon to go shopping. I'll be back later
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Awesome attitude this week ladies! I see that a lot of you are ready to kick butt this week and Rev It Up! Awesome...some great losses so far this week. I will say this...I notice that we always know when we are not giving 100%, so let's pledge together today to give it 100% this upcoming week, EVERYDAY and see what results come out of it. I am feeling positive vibes and great results.
For me, I have been wanting to throw the scale out of the window LOL. I am up and down, up and down. But I know that my eating has been wonky lately! And I am totally one of those people that HAS to do both: workout and eat right. I missed Saturday, Sunday and Monday working out, so I know that had an effect on things. But you know what...I am ready to kick some butt. I know I am retaining some water,so hopefully that will be done and over with soon.
I am in week 6 of TurboFire and still absolutely loving it! Like I said before, no more missing days for me. I am going full force until the end of this challenge because I owe it to myself. I have dedicated a lot of time to it and I want to succeed, just as much as you all are!
So here is to our success ladies....Because WE ARE WORTH IT :drinker:0 -
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I gained again.....
I have no more control on food.... and can't get myself to exercise.... blah.... SO sick of this stupid snow and weather in general......
I need some sunshine to raise my spirit! The sun is shining today so will go for a long walk later!
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Lw:189
CW:184.4
Previous week I might had water gain. I think I lost that and also I have included strength training, also modified my diet to include protein and vegetables. I think this has influenced. I am happy about it. Earlier in the week, I weighed 182.2 and today it might be due to last night late meal and bloated tummy. I will keep checking during the weekend.0 -
I decided that I couldn't live at 1100-1400 net calories a day for the rest of my life :noway: , and since I hadn't lost any real weight for about 6 weeks, I was just going to accept it, raise my calorie intake to near maintenance level, and just concentrate on muscle development and general health. I figured, "I'm in a healthy weight BMI, why not just accept this as my new norm and go on?" On Wednesday and Thursday I ate about 1800 calories net, and lost about 2 pounds! :smooched:
I'm seeing this story regularly -- you stick to a really low goal for a while with significant exercise, and just don't lose. Great the way you got out of it, because your reasoning makes *complete* sense to me. If you "have" to maintain, well, you might as well eat at maintenance level.
My own story seems to tell me that too much stress on the body is not conductive to weight loss. Exercise has to be just as proportionate as eating.
The other story I see with regularity is like @leandred's -- losing inches but not many pounds. It makes me REALLY thoughtful because ultimately it's all about becoming smaller by losing *fat*, not weight. And while I've done beyond all expectations on the weight, I feel I should do better on the muscle development and fat loss.
I've also been hesitant about goals. I never really imagined I could get to like 150 pounds, but now at about 162 this seems entirely within reach. So I'm putting down goals for the mid-term, finally...
- Weight-wise, get into the 140s. Somewhere in the middle or low range. (My BMI threshold for "normal" weight is 145 lbs.)
- More importantly, reduce the fat around the middle. I used to have a *waist*, but despite losing 65 pounds and reducing my overall inches, my waist to hip ratio has actually gone *up* (that is, I've lost more around my hips than my waist). Right now, I measure bust-waist-hips something like 40-35-40, and want to get below 32 inches. That also would put my waist-to-height ratio at below 50%, where it should be.
- Body fat percentage. No idea if I can trust the scales we have, which currently show me at somewhere between 33 and 35%, depending on the day. But 30% is a first goal I want to reach.
In other news, I bought a lovely bike last Saturday http://www.konaworld.com/bike.cfm?content=sutra and have done a few short rides (8-13 miles) on it. It needs a different saddle, some adjustments, probably different pedals etc, but I love it!0 -
I got me new Tae Bo DVD on Wednesday as well some 2 pound weights to use with it, I did it yesterday and I loved it! I usually do them without the weights and it burns my arms, and with them my arms were on fire! But I loved it and I pushed myself through the whole workout! Somewhere along the line int he past couple weeks even though i see them say it all the time on the Biggest Loser, I realized that you don't stop when it starts to hurt or burn, you push yourself through it. Before when I exercised I knew that I shouldn't stop at that point, but like it wasn't clicking right -does that make sense? I think it finally clicked cause I've been pushing myself through whatever DVD I decide to do. Anyway, I forgot it was weigh in day, so I will weigh in the morning. And I also got some vegetables and more healthy foods to add to my meals, I wasn't able to buy everything I wanted to but i got enough to last me til this weekend when I can get more things. I ate good yesterday, I grabbed yogurt instead of ice cream, I drank water all day instead of sweet tea and I didn't go for the chocolate milk in the fridge! I was proud of myself yesterday! I'll check back in tomorrow to see what I weigh, my monthly should of been here by now, so I know it's lurking so I'm not expecting much!0
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Woohoo! I am down a little. Not really sure what to do at this point...my dietitian has studied my exercise and diet habits and says that I am doing everything right. She did tell me to try to mix up the calorie levels that I'm at so I guess I will be playing with that for the next month and see what it does. I feel like a snail in the race to lose weight, but I'm still trudging (or is it sliding?) along. 0
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Seems like most people are having a good week. Congrats to all!
I am so sorry to ask for this again, but first my internet browser got stupid and I had to change browsers, thus losing the link, then Thursday my computer showed me the blue screen of death, so now I have to use other family member's computers until I can get a new one. All that to ask for the link to the excell spreadsheet again, please. I love to look at everyone's progress in one place.
So if someone would please just post the link again, I'd really appreciate it. Love you all!0 -
Hello Sunshines!
This was a tough week because I was so incredibly sick all week. It was really bad. But, I managed to maintain, which is good because I over did the eating and lounging during Easter weekend. Today is my first day back in the grind. I can breath but still really tired. My goal is to rest all weekend and then try to get back on the exercise train on Monday. When I was able to eat, I gobbled pizza and pasta which wasn't the best choices for me, but I'll live.
My challenge continues to be CARBS. I am so sensitive to them and I just need to find ways to cut the bad ones from my diet.
In three weeks I am moving to a new apartment. My goal since the beginning of this challenge has been that in mid-May I would go through my entire closet and every article of clothing and donate anything that was too small or too big. I am only bringing with clothing that I can fit to the new apartment. So, I basically have 2 weeks to drop 5 pounds so I can fit some of my cool clothes!! Very inspiring, let-me-tell-you.
I haven't lost a pound in a month and it is driving me crazy. I am still keeping my calories in check, exercising when I can, and keeping it around 100 carbs per day, and my sodium is seldom less over 1,000 per day. So, my eating is in check that means I need to focus on exercise, water, and fiber.0 -
For me, I have been wanting to throw the scale out of the window LOL. I am up and down, up and down. But I know that my eating has been wonky lately! And I am totally one of those people that HAS to do both: workout and eat right. I missed Saturday, Sunday and Monday working out, so I know that had an effect on things. But you know what...I am ready to kick some butt. I know I am retaining some water,so hopefully that will be done and over with soon.
Krys, I'm in the same position this week and last, one day i'm up and the next i'm down. My eating hasn't been what I want it to be either, and i'm also one of those people that needs to exercise and eat right to lose. We can do it together girl! Like you said let's give it 100% this week!
Guess what? I've been on again and off again with my exercising the past couple weeks
*Sighs* It can be so tough, when you're tired and just want to sleep, but can't because of other responsibilities. I end up putting exercise on the back burner. If I get to it, I get to it. I think (for me anyways) going to bed earlier to get a more restful sleep, will be a difficult goal to achieve, but will help so much!
In other good news I bought some new workout clothes and they are encouraging me to get movin'! Oh and I bought everything in a size large..bye bye XL! :happy:0 -
BUMP! Sorry I've been so busy. I promise I'll try to keep up this week! 0
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leandread... Amazing!At first I doubted that I was losing inches until I've started wearing a skirt here and a pair of pants that didn't even button when I was 10 lbs. lighter. So I look at it this way, whenever the scale decides to give me a real break, then I will should be even smaller when I weigh less than the last time I was close to 200.
My graduation is in two weeks and I'm excited because I have to take my dress for alterations. The waist is baggy
Gwen... Awesome attitude! Right on the path to success! Keep repeating this to yourself.I WANT THIS!! So this is it. No more turning back and going in the wrong direction. I will hit my weight loss goal and then maintain it for the rest of my life. This is what I want and this is what I will do!!!!!
Brandy... Keep going as long as it keeps working!
simplyxaddicted... Right on! Move that booty until July 24th! I'm aiming for the 2 lb loss/week too. It's totally possible!
Krys... Thanks for the motivation! I so needed this right now.Awesome attitude this week ladies! I see that a lot of you are ready to kick butt this week and Rev It Up! Awesome...some great losses so far this week. I will say this...I notice that we always know when we are not giving 100%, so let's pledge together today to give it 100% this upcoming week, EVERYDAY and see what results come out of it. I am feeling positive vibes and great results.
Chantal... I think we're in the same place right now. Back on track with the both of us now! Let's do this thing!I gained again.....
I have no more control on food.... and can't get myself to exercise.... blah.... SO sick of this stupid snow and weather in general......
I need some sunshine to raise my spirit! The sun is shining today so will go for a long walk later!
taletreader... I don't have any real comment, but just want to say that I enjoy reading your posts. Glad you like the bike! It looks sweet!
funlovingirl... What I love about Jillian Michaels' DVDs is that she always tells you to push through it. Like you, I've been putting that into practice in my other workouts too. Haha, it's like she's in my head all the time. Have fun with the Tae Bo! Tae Bo has got to be the first type of workout, other than dance, that I enjoyed.Somewhere along the line int he past couple weeks even though i see them say it all the time on the Biggest Loser, I realized that you don't stop when it starts to hurt or burn, you push yourself through it. Before when I exercised I knew that I shouldn't stop at that point, but like it wasn't clicking right -does that make sense? I think it finally clicked cause I've been pushing myself through whatever DVD I decide to do.
dinareed... Keep on sliding. Snails are awesome. No one's weight loss has been slower than mine, I guarantee it!
barefootbeauty... That's awesome inspiration to stick with it. And such a good plan! Keep trying things (food-wise, exercise-wise, and personally) until you find something that works for you!In three weeks I am moving to a new apartment. My goal since the beginning of this challenge has been that in mid-May I would go through my entire closet and every article of clothing and donate anything that was too small or too big. I am only bringing with clothing that I can fit to the new apartment. So, I basically have 2 weeks to drop 5 pounds so I can fit some of my cool clothes!! Very inspiring, let-me-tell-you.
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I think I literally JUST realized why I've been feeling off the last few days; I've been getting NO sleep. My sister's been sick, and we share a room, so her sniffling and coughing keeps me up, and now I've been catching it a little bit, plus TOM's around. I feel really cranky today, and I don't think the sweets have been helping with that. I seriously have eaten every junk food in the book today, except for pie. I don't really like pie... I had 4 really good days last week, so I am going to try and get back to that place this afternoon (aka now!).0 -
I read once here someone referring to a book someone wrote this comparison (I'm not sure if I'm not repeating myself either) This is just like a GPS. When you program a destination in your GPS and by some reason you take a wrong exit, the GPS will redirect you to your destination and not keep you in the wrong way forever. The GPS don't give up on you and let you be lost. If one day you gave into the cravings do not toss everything you did so far to start again tomorrow. If you take a wrong exit you're not going to drive all day long just to see where u r going, are u? Take the next exit (Meal) and do it right again.
I love the analogy. I will try to remember it. Somedays and times, I certainly need that reminder.0 -
It was lovely here today! Had the windows open. I love sitting and hearing the birds chirping. It is great to see the sun shining. I went to the gym today and was able to lift 106lbs, getting ready for my work physical agility test it is the end May. Now to work my flexibly and vertical jump. I got everything else down 1.5 mile run, 300 meter sun, push ups, sit-ups, and bench press 52% of my body weight. I need to get the Easter candy out of the house have eaten more then my share of it.
Thinking about taking the kids hiking tomorrow hubby has class so it will just be the kids and I.
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So I have had a huge wake up call this week!!!! My husband and I went to a couples retreat and while there for 3 days I did not exercise and I ate moderately. Moderately meaning foods I knew I shouldnt but I didnt feel like I over endulged. This morning, I am up a pound and a half!!!!!!!!
Ladies its just not worth it to me any more to eat the things I know I shouldnt eat!!!! I worked so hard the last two weeks to see a break through from my plateau, then worked harder to get the scale in the negative, now to see it moving up again is devastating!!!!
I have to remind myself of this when I am tempted to eat the foods I know I should not eat!!!!
Thanks for listening!! I am going to work out really hard today and tomorrow and weigh in Monday morning if that is ok. I just cant make myself put my new shameful weight in there.
Thanks for listening ladies!! Today, I am going for a 10 mile run!!! Wooo Hoooo!!!!!!0
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