How is everybody doing?!
ChandalNicole
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We have quite a few members but I only see a handful participating in posts. Feel free to create discussions about anything you'd like to talk about. The more participation we get, the easier it will be to keep on track! Encourage each other! Post victories! Post progress photos! I try to share useful things when I come across them but if there's more I could do, let me know. I hope you're all doing well and staying positive!
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Losing inches, scale hasn't moved.
Not getting discouraged, but I do feel like I need to up my game and transform into one of those morning gym people. My after-work-life keeps interfering with my workouts, 3 work functions this week, grrr!!!
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I'm doing well, down about 4 lbs. We have a fun challenge at the gym that starts Monday called "Hell Week" with super challenging workouts- if we go 6 out of 7 days- we get a t-shirt! LOL The following Monday we have our "final" weigh ins from our 6 week weight loss challenge. I am down 13lbs, but I was hoping for 20. I am going to REALLY tighten things up this week combined with the daily gym challenge and hope for another couple. Winner gets $500!
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KenziesFrenzies wrote: »Losing inches, scale hasn't moved.
Not getting discouraged, but I do feel like I need to up my game and transform into one of those morning gym people. My after-work-life keeps interfering with my workouts, 3 work functions this week, grrr!!!
Meeee too! My week has been a little hectic and I've only had one work out (getting another tonight and tomorrow). My goal this week was morning workouts. 2 morning workouts. Just 2! Could NOT get up on time!0 -
I'm doing well, down about 4 lbs. We have a fun challenge at the gym that starts Monday called "Hell Week" with super challenging workouts- if we go 6 out of 7 days- we get a t-shirt! LOL The following Monday we have our "final" weigh ins from our 6 week weight loss challenge. I am down 13lbs, but I was hoping for 20. I am going to REALLY tighten things up this week combined with the daily gym challenge and hope for another couple. Winner gets $500!
Free t-shirts will push me to do anything! Hahaha
Great job though! Buckle down and push yourself! Good luck! 0 -
Struggling with shin splints this week so I didn't work out as much as I'd like. Wednesday was also a struggle, I went out for dinner and was STARVING. I wound up giving in to my craving for onion rings and beer. I didn't let the decision derail my whole week though, I got right back on the horse the next day and will continue to push through! 0
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Good luck mareacuda!0
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I'm doing pretty well with my eating and working out. A little low on energy. Scale is moving slow but still moving is good I guess. I had a great feeling going thru my closet and getting rid of some clothes that are too big now!0
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Scale's moving slow, but IT'S HAPPENING! I can feel it!
I'm teetering between 200-202lbs, which is EXCELLENT from where I started at 206 just twelve days ago! Go me!
Except maaaan, my boss bought us all a pizza today, and I think you guys have some idea what rough effort it took to just eat a single slice! I'm staying under my calorie limit today!0 -
I have a 10 Mile race this Saturday that I'm completely not prepared for! I'm worried I'll cause a return of shin splints, leading to less running, and therefore more races where I'm not prepared! But I'm also pretty excited since it will be my longest run ever by about a mile.0
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Struggling with shin splints this week so I didn't work out as much as I'd like. Wednesday was also a struggle, I went out for dinner and was STARVING. I wound up giving in to my craving for onion rings and beer. I didn't let the decision derail my whole week though, I got right back on the horse the next day and will continue to push through!
Good job staying on track afterwards! Sometimes that's exactly where people falter. They see that one bad meal and a full derailment and it's all downhill from there.0 -
I'm doing pretty well with my eating and working out. A little low on energy. Scale is moving slow but still moving is good I guess. I had a great feeling going thru my closet and getting rid of some clothes that are too big now!
Those little steps like that are a great motivator! I'm always going through my closet trying different things on. And slow movement is better than no movement. Keep up the great work!0 -
Scale's moving slow, but IT'S HAPPENING! I can feel it! I'm teetering between 200-202lbs, which is EXCELLENT from where I started at 206 just twelve days ago! Go me!
Except maaaan, my boss bought us all a pizza today, and I think you guys have some idea what rough effort it took to just eat a single slice! I'm staying under my calorie limit today!
Pizza and I have a very love/hate relationship. I LOVE pizza. I could eat it all day, every day. But I end up feeling completely dragged down for days. Mostly because I eat like 4 pieces lol. I feel your struggle trying to eat one piece! Good self control though! 0 -
I have a 10 Mile race this Saturday that I'm completely not prepared for! I'm worried I'll cause a return of shin splints, leading to less running, and therefore more races where I'm not prepared! But I'm also pretty excited since it will be my longest run ever by about a mile.
If you haven't already, maybe try compression socks? I've never used them personally but I know a few runners that do and swear by them. Good luck with your run!0 -
fighting off a cold... haven't exercised since last Friday....still on target with eating which is hard- because you naturally want to gravitate towards comfort sick foods.....
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fighting off a cold... haven't exercised since last Friday....still on target with eating which is hard- because you naturally want to gravitate towards comfort sick foods.....
Have you tried some low-carb versions of your comfort food? Zucchini noodles are pretty good and cauliflower rice is delicious and both have just a fraction of the calories of their inspiration. Also there are some amazing low-calorie soups to help your recovery!0 -
thanks for the advise jm70614! I did just that last night and just hmm feel much better already today.
was stuck in the funk instead of getting creative with it! 0 -
Glad you're feeling better curves2j!0
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My 10 Mile race was so good this weekend! It was raining and cold so I felt pretty beastly just for showing up! I hit my timing goal which felt amazing. I've always been terrible at running and still am one of the slowest people out there but I honestly can't believe how much I've improved since starting to run 6 months ago. 6 months ago, I started C25K and struggled to run 3 minutes and now here I am running long distance (though I still walk lots on long runs like this). I've officially drank the running kool-aid. I, dare I say it, love running!0
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I have a 10 Mile race this Saturday that I'm completely not prepared for! I'm worried I'll cause a return of shin splints, leading to less running, and therefore more races where I'm not prepared! But I'm also pretty excited since it will be my longest run ever by about a mile.
How did your race go?0 -
well...I am doing pretty well, but trying not to be bummed about losing zero weight this week. So far, i've lost 5 pounds exactly since 16 October, but the scale did not budge at all this week despite my doing week 3 of Jillian Michaels Body Revolution. I guess the Halloween candy really did count! I am trying to celebrate my non scale goals: namely, my nutritionist said today that i lost almost a pound of fat this week, but my water levels are back up to a good level (not great last week) so that's why the scale didn't budge. Even more exciting, though, is I can do a military style push up now (two, actually) AND I ran a whole mile this week without stopping!!! My fitness level is definitely improving...so why is it that we're so programmed to feel disappointed by a number on the scale?!?0
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well...I am doing pretty well, but trying not to be bummed about losing zero weight this week. So far, i've lost 5 pounds exactly since 16 October, but the scale did not budge at all this week despite my doing week 3 of Jillian Michaels Body Revolution. I guess the Halloween candy really did count! I am trying to celebrate my non scale goals: namely, my nutritionist said today that i lost almost a pound of fat this week, but my water levels are back up to a good level (not great last week) so that's why the scale didn't budge. Even more exciting, though, is I can do a military style push up now (two, actually) AND I ran a whole mile this week without stopping!!! My fitness level is definitely improving...so why is it that we're so programmed to feel disappointed by a number on the scale?!?
Don't ever feel disappointed! Progress is progress and is not determined by a number! I GAINED a few pounds last week but shoot, I had also made it through an entire set of mountain climbers AND burpees and I was still excited. In no way did I let it drag me down. Be proud of every accomplishment you make! Those NSV's are what will really keep you pushing. Great job!0 -
Monday and Tuesday were good with exercise and eating. Wed started good but didn't end well with some bad eating and going way over my calorie limit. Doing pretty well today. Trying not to let those bad moments that happen derail my focus/ progress and just keep on going.0
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thanks jm70614! I think that homeopathic cold calm did its work!0
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I'm doing good but thinking about what my goals should be. I'm thinking that five pounds of weight loss would be a better goal than 10 before the new year. I want to balance my weight loss with my enjoyment of the holidays to make sure I'm healthy all around and reducing my weight loss goal may be the way to do it. I love to bake Christmas cookies and the thought of trying to lose weight while baking constantly seems impossible and stressful. Changing my goal to 5 pounds meals there's still improvement but I'll be focused more on maintenance most days than being at a deficit.0
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I've just gotta vent somewhere that's not on my very family-oriented social media... I absolutely thought I was pregnant this week, and the test came out negative, and I am sort of crushed and heartbroken.
My husband and I weren't trying, but I was late and had a REALLY good gut feeling about it... Man, I've never been so disappointed to see a single line!! Just burst immediately into tears. I didn't know how much I really was looking forward to it until I did the math and saw how late I was. No surprise baby for me... -_- Just my extremely late period that came barging in today. Thanks, body. What a mean trick... -_-0 -
I've just gotta vent somewhere that's not on my very family-oriented social media... I absolutely thought I was pregnant this week, and the test came out negative, and I am sort of crushed and heartbroken.
My husband and I weren't trying, but I was late and had a REALLY good gut feeling about it... Man, I've never been so disappointed to see a single line!! Just burst immediately into tears. I didn't know how much I really was looking forward to it until I did the math and saw how late I was. No surprise baby for me... -_- Just my extremely late period that came barging in today. Thanks, body. What a mean trick... -_-
Sorry for your disappointment. I hope the next time it is what you're hoping for!0 -
Awee I have been in that situation before- I know how it feels. So sorry the devastation is real and can be hard to get over. If you need to vent again please do reach out- it is healthy and part of why we are here.0
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@erebar @curves2j Thanks guys
I sort of feel silly (I mean, I've had "maybe I'm pregnant" moments before, but still). I was describing to my friend over drinks last night how I felt for a whole week like I had this little bed inside me and was excited that there might be someone sleeping in it - come to find it's an empty bed after all. How pathetic is that?? Thank god she took me out - being able to get drunk is a poor substitute, but dammit it's a silver lining! :P0 -
@erebar @curves2j Thanks guys
I sort of feel silly (I mean, I've had "maybe I'm pregnant" moments before, but still). I was describing to my friend over drinks last night how I felt for a whole week like I had this little bed inside me and was excited that there might be someone sleeping in it - come to find it's an empty bed after all. How pathetic is that?? Thank god she took me out - being able to get drunk is a poor substitute, but dammit it's a silver lining! :P
No need to feel silly. This is exactly the right place to let it all out - and I think many of us have experienced that sick let-down feeling of the single line (granted, I remember from a billion years ago, but my memory still works). It's not pathetic, it's not silly, and I adore your friend who took you out to let you vent.
Lots of support heading your direction!0
