Fit for Fall Challenge - 6/20 - 9/05

I've had a real tough week, an uncle of mine passed away, and the family is very devastated...two days when I went over my calories, yesterday I almost doubled what I should have. I cannot run because of an injury to my ankle, it might be a month or two before I can (and this is my favorite form of stress relief), and I am just overall feeling very discouraged. Getting on here and reading y'all's posts really keep me going, and I am trying to focus on my goals. I know it's not Monday yet, but I hopped on the scale today and much to my surprise I have lost weight even with my overeating. I am officially down to my pre-pregnancy weight. I just needed to share the good news, proud of my progress, looking forward to more. Tough weekend ahead, but will be pressing on.

D13L2 DONE 271 calories burned and I HAVE LOST 8 INCHES!!!!!!!!!!!! i was suppost to do my measurments on sunday but I couldn't wait!!!!

I've had a real tough week, an uncle of mine passed away, and the family is very devastated...two days when I went over my calories, yesterday I almost doubled what I should have. I cannot run because of an injury to my ankle, it might be a month or two before I can (and this is my favorite form of stress relief), and I am just overall feeling very discouraged. Getting on here and reading y'all's posts really keep me going, and I am trying to focus on my goals. I know it's not Monday yet, but I hopped on the scale today and much to my surprise I have lost weight even with my overeating. I am officially down to my pre-pregnancy weight. I just needed to share the good news, proud of my progress, looking forward to more. Tough weekend ahead, but will be pressing on.

I'm sorry to hear of your loss!
I think that all in all your coping very well! When my grandmother died ... well lets just say that i overate for 3 years and took up some very destructive coping methods!
Well done you for keeping in mind your goals and continuing to lose weight. :flowerforyou:

I'd like to join (a little late). My goal by September is to lose 16lbs and get down to 170lbs. For an NSV (I haven't figured out what that stands for yet, but I think I get the gist) I'll run/jog a 5K. Right now I can only run a min or two at a time.

Did a Zumba Tone class at the gym this morning so I got my weights in while doing my favorite workout. I think I'm going to be really sore tomorrow though from all the squats and lunges we did. I'm also about half way to my water goal today.

I'm sorry to hear that about your uncle Jennifer, hugs to you!!

Great job all you shredders! I'm on Day 4 and I would love to finish it this one time, I usually get to Level 2 and chicken out but I need to push myself and believe that I am capable! Even after doing it for 4 days, I can tell an increase in my endurance and strength, and I see muscle tone in my arms and legs...great feeling when you can get past the initial "breaking in" phase.

Juniper, kudos to you for jumping jacks, I always hate those! But they get the heartrate way up!

Got lots of water in today, mowed the yard, pushmowed...which is always great for a good burn. I'm going to count that as weights today, LOL.

I was also reading some article somewhere that said YES, strength training is important when you are trying to lose weight. Some women wait to tone up after they lose pounds. That's not the way to go...building muscle is important because muscle burns way more cals than fat....women worry about "bulking up", but wouldn't you rather look better and feel stronger? I know I would, feeling strong is the best feeling! That is where the scale hang-up comes in. I always gain weight when I start the shred and kinda freak...but I know that my body is building muscle or my muscles are swollen. Give it a few weeks, then the weight will come down and your body will thank you.

I've had a real tough week, an uncle of mine passed away, and the family is very devastated...two days when I went over my calories, yesterday I almost doubled what I should have. I cannot run because of an injury to my ankle, it might be a month or two before I can (and this is my favorite form of stress relief), and I am just overall feeling very discouraged. Getting on here and reading y'all's posts really keep me going, and I am trying to focus on my goals. I know it's not Monday yet, but I hopped on the scale today and much to my surprise I have lost weight even with my overeating. I am officially down to my pre-pregnancy weight. I just needed to share the good news, proud of my progress, looking forward to more. Tough weekend ahead, but will be pressing on.

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. At times like this it's hard to concentrate on your goals. It's ok to have cheat days here and there.
Have you tried pilates? I love putting my music on and doing the pilates video. I find it to be very relaxing and the music helps you get into the zone, it may be a good substitute while your ankle is hurt. Congratulations on your weight loss!

Good Morning, All!!

Based on the great turnout for this challenge - 142 people - pasting the weekly results into the thread has become a difficult option to accomplish. So with the awesome help from a variety of people - koeniginhla, mobskee & Red_Minx - trying different methods to get you the information, we've come up with using Google Docs.

Koeniginhla & I will keep the file updated as everyone posts their weekly checkins. If you copy/paste the link below, you can view the file. Please let us know if the information we have noted for you is inaccurate or incomplete and we'll get it updated.

https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AoomF1o6sg6LdFh4Y3IwcEloZjhwWkx0MHVWY0ViNXc&hl=en_US&authkey=CLy-8sAE

WOW that is great we have so many people in this challenge!!!!!! THANK YOU so much for all your hard work and time!!!! It really means alot to have someone so commited to helping others!!!!!

Wow! The chart looks great! Thank you so much for all of the hard work. The water is going well, had 14 glasses yesterday. Exercising 3x's a week is going well, weights are okay, it's the eating past 9pm that's hurting me. I made myself go to bed at 10pm just so as not to eat anymore! ( I am also currently on my cycle) Let's see what the scale brings on Monday!

Jennifer- So sorry to hear about your loss.
Ellen- Have a great birthday!!! Sounds like your going to have a great day!

This week has been kind of a rough one for me. Only went to the gym twice, my gym partner has been sick. I know it's not an excuse. I always find it hard to motivate myself to get to the gym when I'm by myself so knowing my friend is waiting for me always makes me go. lol Once I'm there though I'm fine. I will set definate days next week to go even if she can't go I will just have to make myself. Been doing really good with the water and been staying below my calorie level. So hopefully it will show on the scale on monday!

Hope you all have a great weekend!
-Cheryl

Hi! So excited about this challenge! Thank you for setting it up!

SW 247 6/19/2011
GW 220 9/5/2011

NSV already down two pant sizes, would like to go down at least 2 more before/by then.

Being new to MFP I must say I am very impressed with all the volunteer work that is being done for this challenge! Thank you everyone! It definately makes me want to work harder. This week has been a little difficult to get those weights in but I have picked them up more than I would have so I feel good about that. I have also exercised more this week than normal.

Must tell you a story. For my birthday this weekend I asked for a nice bike ride and healthy picinic on one of my favorite trails. Let's just say I got more excerise than I had hoped for yesterday! We had a flat tire about 20miles into our ride. We were in the midlle of no where. Our repair kit did not fix the flat tire. We had to walk back to our starting point! It was late we were starved and tired so opted for more than the "healthy veggie/fruit/nuts picnic" at 10pm! I am hoping I don't pay for it on weigh in day.

Everyone have a great weekend and keep posting. I am enjoying all the stories.

Water 5/7 weights 5/7 Having a WONDERFUL weekend!!!!!