Kick off 8 lbs Sep25-Oct 23

I'm a day weight but I weighed the same yesterday and today.

September 25th: 173

energyseeker wrote: »

How is everyone doing? Have you come up with ways to cut calories yet eat a healthy balanced diet? Your words may be just the motivator myself or others need My goal is to drink water before other beverage choices. No soda for me today! But if I crave something other than water I will choose something healthier than the diet coke I have a daily habit of consuming. For breakfast I had greek yogurt, for lunch I chopped a apple into left over coleslaw , it also had dried cranberries in it. Yummy. Skipped the snack I usually have when getting home from work. Over 5000 steps at work today, will do some stair climbing now. Might make myself a mixed berry smoothie tonight with some ground flax for fiber and stevia to sweeten while I watch the Voice.

Great job! Sounds yummy.

I'm late but I'm in!

I sort of blew it yesterday afternoon so today I am trying to balance it out. I had a protein shake for breakfast, a ham roll up, brown rice and steamed veggies for lunch, then a light dinner of grilled chicken, apple slices and grapes. I feel good. Tomorrow I plan to start with a jog before walking with my friends. Mainly I'm happy that one day of over indulging didn't derail me!

energyseeker wrote: »

I'd love to hear what you are all doing to meet your goals.
I ate better than usual again today. Greek yogurt for breakfast, no soda and more water intake, low fat string cheese, cup of low fat soup and salad for lunch. For supper I made chopped skinless chicken with rice, peas, onions and added some seasonings. Failed on portion control however for supper. I should have waited until 5 to eat as well but once it was made my will power to wait failed me. I don't have kids home to wait for. My next goal will be to measure my serving sizes. I bought some real fruit mango popsicles 50 cal each for a dessert later tonight while watching the Voice. Plan is to do sit ups on my exercise ball while watching as well. 6500 steps on fit bit so far today.

Count me in, too.

My goal is to eat less and eat better. I don't eat horribly all the time, but I do eat too much. I'm trying to make healthier choices for snacks and weighing, portioning and tracking via MFP. I'm using the Eating Well 7-day menu as a guide. Trying to keep the sugar low and see if that helps my wild blood sugar swings. This is only day 2. I hope I continue to stay on-track.

Thanks Energyseeker! I feel very good. I did a little jog this morning before my walk.

I've had an idea to challenge myself within this challenge. I am not currently exercising. So, today I will do one exercise, the plank. Tomorrow I will take off then Friday I'll do the plank and one more exercise. If I keep that up, I can end up with 10 or so exercises by the end of this challenge. I'm expecting to skip Sundays no matter how they fall on the every other day schedule. It seems doable for me.
Hopefully, at the end of this challenge I'll be inspired by a little weight loss, better eating habits, and the start of a healthy exercise routine.

asil_k: thanks for posting. I googled the Eating well 7 day menu plan... read through some of the menu plans and going to pick up some of the suggestions on my grocery list.
Winnie45: love your challenge within the challenge idea! Keep me posted as I may use your plan as motivation for myself to add a little exercise. When I get home from being on my feet 8 or more hours a day at work , the couch gets way too comfortable. I have eaten well today, no pop- but I did have a pretty bad headache this a.m , not sure if it is caffeine withdrawal or the sits ups I did on the exercise ball last night or sinus problem. Anyway extra strength Tylenol and a sinus decongestant took care of it. Just got home, relaxing as 11 month old grandson coming over soon to spend the night. Taking care of him is exercise in itself as he is trying to walk and explores everything! Grandma will be worn out by tomorrow afternoon when he returns home, but will love every minute of it

Sep 25:124.5
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Day 3 and I am so anxious to step on the scale but I won't I feel really good and as I am sure we all know, positive thinking plays a huge role in the success of this weight loss battle Thank you for creating this challenge!

Totally agree that positive thinking is so important. I think I will post positive notes around the house, on the fridge, in my car, bathroom mirror etc.

I've been drinking stacks of water and keeping up my diet Instagram - if anyone wants to follow it please do, my user is 'MyPlateInPictures' and you'll see everything I eat every day! We can do this guys

Your doing great, keep it up

Sticking with healthier food options- THIS instead of THAT kind of thinking. 12 hour work day today, not much time to eat. Yogurt, fruit, eggs, skinless chicken seem to be my go to foods this week. Avoiding carbs. Need to fit in more vegies. Energy level much better than last week, but I'll be ready for sleep very early tonight. I work the weekend yet, then 8 days off , yay me! Hoping to do daily walks in state parks and trails next week if weather cooperates.

Weigh-in dates
Sep 24: 285.3
Oct 01:281.9 -3.4
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