20 pounds by Easter challenge
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when I know we are going out for dinner, I usually look up menu on line and get a pretty good idea what I'm going to order before we go. it helps me plan my day and enjoy my meal out:)
stephanie0 -
I just had a baby a month ago and im trying to lose 15 pounds0
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Morning All!
A big huge thanks to Connie and Tami for taking the time to look through my food diary and suggest ideas to get the scales moving I really do appreciate the time you have spared me!
I have changed up my marcos and will be focusing on more protein and less carbs, and actual 'real foods' ..lets see those scales going down from here on in!
Faked Potato looks fab I will be trying that one Ray!
Have a great Thursday my friends...not long until the weekend ;-)
Faye
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Now I just want a bowl of melty cheese and bacon bits, haha.
So we got dumped on pretty quickly in the last few hours, so far there's probably 4-5 inches of accumulation, and it literally isn't stopping for a minute. I've decided I feel like hibernating tomorrow and don't want to trudge through the snow to get to the gym. So I think I'll do a P90X workout in the comfort of my own home instead. I haven't done P90X in a couple of years, but I do have a favorite workout from the series(45 min. Cardio), so I'm kind of excited for it.
Hopefully the kitties will stay clear. Haha. 0 -
Sophie, my lifelong dream is to see Ireland, and so your trip this weekend sounds amazing! When I get my husband talked into taking a few weeks to go, I will have to ask you for tips on must-sees and must-stays! Have a great and lovely time!
Happy Hump Day, all!
Belinda
Oh you must come visit at somepoint. I would recommend the summer time since the weather would be nicer. I've never been to Kerry before so I'm very excited. I can give you plenty of must-see's and must-stay's though. The west coast of Ireland is amazing and Galway city is super cute! I'm proud to say we have some pretty wonderful things to see!0 -
Well here I am back again. I just can't go it alone. Went to tops last night and i'm back to my heaviest. Sorry but there's no way 20 for easter just won't happen for me. Congrats to all that are doing great. Going to aim for a loss for next thursday for sure. Been downstairs to weigh and did 10 min. of balance already so a good start to my day.
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LinCharpentier wrote: »Well here I am back again. I just can't go it alone. Went to tops last night and i'm back to my heaviest. Sorry but there's no way 20 for easter just won't happen for me. Congrats to all that are doing great. Going to aim for a loss for next thursday for sure. Been downstairs to weigh and did 10 min. of balance already so a good start to my day.
See you all lighter.
glad you are back, we have 4 weeks until Easter so make a goal of 4 pound loss. you can do it.
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Good morning, losers! Happy Thursday!
Lin.. No worries, many of us will not make the 20 pound goal, but that's okay. When I joined, 3 weeks after Marie started it, I knew 20 pounds was a stretch for me. But I wanted to be a part of a group of people who are supportive and motivating to help me stayed focus on the day-to-day struggle, and they did. (I have lost 11 pounds.) Plus, coming here each morning and returning throughout the day helps me stay connected and encouraged to keep on keeping on. So come more often and let us be your cheerleaders, too! (*)
Welcome, Babebump!
Ray..thanks for the recipe!
Marie..where are you?
It's cloudy but warm here today. Cold coming in late and very cold tomorrow. I hope everyone has a great day wherever you are.
Stay strong!
Connie
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Is it too late for me to join in? 20 pounds isn't plausible at this point, but I'd like to lose as much as I can.0
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Connie..........................Here I am. Been watching all the folks on TV trying to get around in Dallas on these icy snowie roads. wrecks everywhere. Terrible. And we are headed right into spring. I hope.. Crazy weather
I also been reading the 20 20 diet book by Dr. phil. Quite interesting. I think I am taking a break from 1-1-1- for 5 days to see how phase one work out for me. phase one only last 5 days. I think . just sort of testing out. It is suppose to help water retention. and that I need help on very bad. I hate relying on these water pills. Also think I need to shake things up a bit.
marie
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Your soup looks awesome! I am going to try it with my new Nutribullet! The Red Wings won (in Overtime), but that was a YAY, and I lost a pound, so good birthday even though I ended up with pizza for dinner, instead of the spinach salad I was intending to have.
Events conspired to make us late getting to the game, so the four of us just split a pizza. Not the best choice, but there weren't any good options anyway.
Hope you all have a wonderful Thursday!
Belinda
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yay the RED WINGS WON. If the 4 of you solit a pizza it shouldn't have been too bad.
Marie.
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I ordered the 10 day green smooothie cleanse book and some detox tea. I will go into this well prepared with all the veggies and fruits as well as getting myself mentally prepared to push through the rough spots. I will let you know when I begin and how it goes. Wish me luck, as I know I could use a detox. Hubby and I enjoy our coffees in the morning and nice wine with dinner. I'm looking forward to feeling more energetic and leaner at the end. Weight loss will just be an added benefit. :-)0
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I ordered the 10 day green smooothie cleanse book and some detox tea. I will go into this well prepared with all the veggies and fruits as well as getting myself mentally prepared to push through the rough spots. I will let you know when I begin and how it goes. Wish me luck, as I know I could use a detox. Hubby and I enjoy our coffees in the morning and nice wine with dinner. I'm looking forward to feeling more energetic and leaner at the end. Weight loss will just be an added benefit. :-)
Becky I just order the 20 20 diet by Dr. phil and it has lots o smoothies meal plan in it. I need to find one for my lunch.So I am going thru Phase 1 now . it last for 5 days.
No added salt only garlic, cinnamon and I done forgot what the third season Better do some more reading. Marie
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Well I am back, It seems like when it rains it pours with my family. I hope this latest crisis is the last for a while. Anyway I have skimmed through almost two weeks of posts, Wow everyone seems to be doing so well. Congrats to all the losers! To those that are having challenges I am with you. Just keep trying!
I am down 1.2 lbs since I last reported in. I have my doubts that I will make the 20 by Easter, but I will keep working at it.
SW: 200
CW: 192.6
EGW: 180.0
UGW: 140
7.4 LBS Lost since 1/1/15
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I don't know that I'll be able to reach the 20 lbs. by Easter either, but let's not worry if the numbers aren't perfect. We'll be sliding right into the 4th of July.
Belinda, I wouldn't worry about a couple pieces of pizza, you still lost a pound! I ate a bunch of cake and tortilla chips last weekend and I lost a pound too, I think when it happens every once in a while the body isn't sure how to respond to it, so it either doesn't do anything or loses a little. Which is fine with me!0 -
I heard if you eat healthy 90 %of the time you are Ok.
you girls are doing great. never give up
Valorie Good seeing you back. Missed you.
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Good Morning Everyone.
Wow what a roller coaster ride with this weather. We had a beautiful day yesterday at 82 degrees and today we have sleet and a temp of
28 right now. Ready for spring to arrive!!!!
Welcome to our new posters.
Belinda, Glad your team won. Don't worry too much about a little pizza on game night.
Looks like an inside day for sure!!! Will get in some exercise and do some laundry.
Have a great day.
Nancy
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I ordered the 10 day green smooothie cleanse book and some detox tea. I will go into this well prepared with all the veggies and fruits as well as getting myself mentally prepared to push through the rough spots. I will let you know when I begin and how it goes. Wish me luck, as I know I could use a detox. Hubby and I enjoy our coffees in the morning and nice wine with dinner. I'm looking forward to feeling more energetic and leaner at the end. Weight loss will just be an added benefit. :-)
You will do fine...I don't even crave sugar anymore. That was my downfall...turns out most of the so called healthy choices I was making had way too much sugar added to it.
The first couple days were the hardest for me. Hopefully you can do the full cleanse ( 3 smoothies a day) you will have a much greater weightloss if you do. I lost 10 lbs and was happy with that but if I could have done 3 smoothies vice 2, it would have been even greater.
If you want to see others that have done it, there's a Facebook group also for that book, the results of some people are absolutely amazing!
Good Luck!
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Hello everyone,
Well today is my weigh in day...
SW 191
CW 165.6
GW 135
Total loss since Dec, 20.6 lbs
Well, no weight loss not weight gain this week.
My activity level has changed since I've gotten back home. I was so used to taking a gym class during the workday while in DC but I can't do that now. I've been working out everyday but not the same way as I was.
I need to start a new routine here. Hopefully I see some loss next week.
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It'll just take your body a few days to catch up and get used to the new exercises. I'm sure you'll see some results next week. 0
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Hello Loser Friends
The Town came this afternoon and we HAVE WATER YA WHOO!!
Back to normal feels really good. Since we got home from our trip my hubby and I are on South Beach again to get rid of the vacation weight. My weigh in day is tomorrow so we shall see how much work I need to do to get back before we left.
I am doing cleaning today so that will be my exercise for today.
We still have a month to get our weight off so don't be discouraged. Lots of you are starting some new plans, please share with us how you are doing.
Until tomorrow.
Shirley
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whoopee Shirley finally got water. I know how happy your are.
Shirley I was looking at a new plan but I change my mind too restricted 1-1-1 plan is more my speed. So easy to stick to.
marie
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Woohoo Water! I know you must feel such relief! So glad for you.0
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Yay!!! Shirley has water! WhoHoo! (*)0
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Shirley- So happy your life can get back to normal.
Cristina- Great job!!
Things are looking better. Ice is melting.
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Happy Friday, losers!
Exactly one month from today, April 6, we will be posting our losses and heading into our new 4th of July challenge! Many of you have met the challenge, and even if maintenance is on your horizon, we still want to cheer you on.
Early congrats to you who weigh today and have a loss. For those of you who don't, it's okay. It just doesn't happen every week, and the scales are evil!
Gym day for me. How are you going to move and groove today?
Have a good one, all and stay strong!
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Good morning this place. And a great morning it is. Went and weighed on the wii and he had a good smile. I was up 6 or 7 times peeing. It's no wonder I had a 2 lb loss I was floating in my own pool of water lol.
Angie
I have a goal with myself to lose 5 lbs a month this year and I blew the first two months. Aiming for a 5 lb loss for March want to accomplish at least one month.
Connie
Thanks for caring I got a good start to my week. My week starts on thursday. Tops is wed. And I did not have a pig out when I come home with a gain. I just said ok smarten up and next week you can have a loss.
So got 10 min. of balance on the wii this morning. I have an appointment with my foot doctor this morning at 9 so that will get me out. More than likely stop for coffee somewhere. And now for breakfast. Guess 1 toast with cheese.
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I'm a bit late joining, but I would like to be down 10 pounds by Easter. I'm also looking for some mfp friends! I'm back to mfp, after about 5 months away. My weight is up and my doctor would like to see my blood pressure a bit lower. I have a re-checkup in 6 weeks. My blood pressure has never been up.... But,, I have been eating like *****,, so it makes sense. I'm 29, 5'1 and 143.6lbs. I feel my best at 125lbs. I joined Crossfit in January and I'm absolutely loving it - my main issue is food..0
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cristina0000 wrote: »I ordered the 10 day green smooothie cleanse book and some detox tea. I will go into this well prepared with all the veggies and fruits as well as getting myself mentally prepared to push through the rough spots. I will let you know when I begin and how it goes. Wish me luck, as I know I could use a detox. Hubby and I enjoy our coffees in the morning and nice wine with dinner. I'm looking forward to feeling more energetic and leaner at the end. Weight loss will just be an added benefit. :-)
You will do fine...I don't even crave sugar anymore. That was my downfall...turns out most of the so called healthy choices I was making had way too much sugar added to it.
The first couple days were the hardest for me. Hopefully you can do the full cleanse ( 3 smoothies a day) you will have a much greater weightloss if you do. I lost 10 lbs and was happy with that but if I could have done 3 smoothies vice 2, it would have been even greater.
If you want to see others that have done it, there's a Facebook group also for that book, the results of some people are absolutely amazing!
Good Luck!
Cristina,
I do plan to do the full 3 smoothies a day with snacks between that are allowed, if needed. I've been home ill for the last two days and today I'm no better. I've spent the past two days pretty much in bed all day. Good thing yesterday and today are snow days, so I didn't have to use sick time.
My book is to arrive tomorrow, but I have to feel better before I can begin. Can't look at food right now. I hope to feel better by the weekend, get out to the store and buy what I need for the smoothies and snacks, and begin on Monday. We'll see how fast I get better from this upper respiratory/stomach bug.
I will have to check out the FB page for this cleanse. I'm really excited to try this. My daughter loves making smoothies for her family.
Have a great day and weekend, everyone!
Becky, in snow covered MD!0
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