20 pounds by Easter challenge

CALIECAT wrote: »

I am enjoying reading about your life. and where you are from.

linda have a good time sking. But please don't break an arm or a leg .I hope UPS deliver my fit bit today or I will be waiting next week fo it

kate that is really cold. It is cold here and Raining It reach 40 now but it is still cold and rainy here in My neck of the woods.

I did get some walk in today. Did not get a motorize Chair to shopped in . then had to go to Walmart to pick up some medication so since I did so good at Kroger I would not get a motorize shopping cart at Walmart. made it just fine. tired but I made it. Would love to have my fitbit so I would know how many steps I took. I can do it.

Good for you, Marie!! You can do it and I bet you will sleep really well tonight!
Connie

MummyKate85 wrote: »

amclickner wrote: »

MummyKate85 wrote: »

Thank you CalieCat. It has taken me since my youngest was born to get this far though, due to stopping and starting all the time. He turns 4 in July so its taken a long time. This time I am very determined though and want to get this weight off!

I think I am going to get the wii out later as I have a couple of work out games - I have the wii fit game and a biggest loser game which get me moving when I cant go out walking. A few months ago though I slipped off the wii fit board and tore the ligaments in my ankle and I hav'nt used the wii since so I'll have to be careful so I don't slip off again!

MummyKate85 - the Wii is great! I weight train 3x/week and didn't think the Wii would do a lot, but the tennis game really gives me a workout - no fit board needed. Good luck!

I don't have a tennis game on mine, or at least I dont think I do? Is it on the wii fit game, or on the sports one? I might have to get the sports one if it is on there.

Hi! Yes, it's on Wii Sports. It also has bowling and some other things. They all give you a great workout. Good luck!

Hello team! What do you do when you crave sweets? I need to change my after lunch habit.

On Fridays I teach a line dance class in the morning and come home at lunch time starving. Today I fixed Morningstar Farms basil pizza burgers with a frozen vegetable and sliced tomatoes....it was easy to fix, a good balance of protein and carbs, and not too many calories.

Sunnyfarm, getting past a sweet craving takes some time....a first I had to drink a lot of water and then just get out of the kitchen. The longer I stay away from sweet and salty snacks, the less I crave them. Many people have a piece of fruit for dessert after a meal as a sweet finish.

Marie that's great that you went shopping without the motorized cart.

Barbie

Sunnyfarm wrote: »
Hello team! What do you do when you crave sweets? I need to change my after lunch habit.

When I crave sweets I eat one piece of candy or chew gum and drink lots and lots of water. It helps sooth the craving.

Sunnyfarm wrote: »

Hello team! What do you do when you crave sweets? I need to change my after lunch habit.

I eat a high protein, VERY low carb bar (150-170 calories, 2g net carbs, 1g sugar). Atkins has some good ones and, if there's an Aldi's grocery store near you, they have a Millville Indulgent bar (caramel nut or chocolate coconut). Aldi's is a lot cheaper at $3.99/box. If you like a Mounds candy bar, the Aldi's chocolate coconut is almost identical!! Sometimes I only eat half a bar, depending on how many calories I want to use. Since they have protein, they are filling and stay with you and definitely satisfy the sugar craving. You can always freeze them.......takes a little longer to eat them!

Shirley61 wrote: »

Mummykate: I have the Wii Fit and do the tennis game also. It really works you. I also do the steps and boxing. I haven't got mine out yet this year. I used to keep track of my BMI on it too and my weight graph.

I will have to try the boxing. Sounds like a good upper body workout!

CALIECAT wrote: »

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Thanks, Marie!!

Good evening everyone!
I don't crave sweets either but don't put a plate of cheese and sausage bites in front of me! I find that if I have cravings for anything I have to find something to distract my mind for a few minutes and it is gone. My WW leader says that what you crave like sweet or salt is your body telling you that there is an imbalance of needed nutrients in your body - I say that my body needs to shut up!
- Not a good walking day for me. This weather needs to clear up! Momma - your FitBit could still show up tomorrow!
- Good night...see y'all in the morning!

Good morning and happy Saturday! Keep tracking Momma! Your frustration will pay off! I am proud of you for sticking to your plan!
So been up for about an hour and my fitbit is my friend this morning...already up to 1500 steps! Turned on some lively 60's music and danced, walked and laughed for most of that hour! Today I will hit 5000! I know for many that is nothing but for this couch potato it will be a success!
WI at noon!
I am inspired by all the posters here! Although I knew my mom(Marie/Caliecat) has been a dedicated and very active poster I have not been. But with all this friendship and support why would anyone want to leave! Thank you!
Now off for some water and a light breakfast before WI!
Remember this today, No Matter What obstacles I put before me I am the only one who can overcome them - with a little from my friends! Smile on! (Sorry too much hippie music this morning)

Alice

Good morning, all!
Marie..congrats to you for a wonderful day!
Alice..thanks for your sunshine and happiness this morning!

Today and tomorrow are my rest days from formal exercise. My plan is to grocery shop..seems like I'm in the store every other day now. I guess when you eat right you have to cook which means you run out of fresh veggies sooner! We haven't eaten out since before the holidays and I can't say I miss it. Even when you get a salad with grilled chicken, there's a ton of sodium in it...plus I can't say no to the bread basket.

Anyway, have a wonderful day, everyone.
Connie

I'm in

I would like to join! 20 pounds by Easter would be great!

Starting weight - 145.8
Goal weight - 125.8

01/03 - 140.4 (the loss was a lot of water and puff, but I'll take it!)


Thursday and Friday I managed over 20,000 each day. I completed my MFP challenges and worked out to a Kelly Coffey-Meyer DVD Thursday that kicked my fanny because I was too sore Friday to do it again! Still sore this morning, so I'm picking a different DVD to workout to today. Got over 8 cups of water down each day. Tracked all my food. I was under my calorie limit both days.



GOALS:
I'm going for 15,000 steps a day, completing my MFP challenges, working out to one DVD, logging all my food, drinking all my water. That should pretty much fill up my day!! I will post my weight every Saturday.

Chris