Over 200 New Year New Me Part 51
purpleprose
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New thread for the new goals!
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I'll get us started this morning:
Allison...............-0.2..............0.1%
Not much of a loss. I'm pretty sure it was more, but then yesterday happened. I had a migraine which made me feel incredibly nauseous, so I couldn't work out. The medication completely dehydrates me (I've had several glasses of water today and I still feel like a dry sponge) and after I've been so sick, I eat what sounds good. So I had a little mini pizza and some other stuff that's not so great. But I logged it and am moving on. I know that my loss is more than that in reality.
Goals for the next 4 weeks:
*Get to onederland for serious this time (5 pounds)
*30DS every day I'm not working out with my trainer
*no night snacking!
*2 - 3 runs per week0 -
Allison...............-0.2..............0.1%
debra................-0.7..............0.25%
Not what i was hoping for but i have not been feeling well and haven't made it to the gym in the last couple days. I guess .7 lbs down is better than .7 lbs up.
My goal for the next 4 weeks
Get my water in
loose 8 lbs ,0 -
Deb - a loss is a loss (that's what I was telling myself this morning anyway, when I saw how small my loss was).
Oh, and I have one more goal: only weigh in on Monday or Tuesday and Friday. That's it. I'm putting the scale away the rest of the week so I'm not tempted.0 -
Allison...............-0.2..............0.1%
debra................-0.7..............0.25%
lstpaul..............-0.6..............0.27%
I was VERY happy to see a little loss this week from my last 'official' weigh-in, considering the scale was saying that I had gained almost 4 pounds on vacation last week. So I'm back to where I was minus a little more ... woo hoo! Next week I really hope to hit a new number in the 210's and be out of the 220's for good!
my goals for the next 4 weeks
1. Lose 4 lbs (1 per week)
2. at least 240 minutes of cardio and 60 minutes of weights per week
3. at least 90 ounces of water everyday
4. eat more protein and vegetables!0 -
Allison...............-0.2..............0.1%
debra................-0.7..............0.25%
lstpaul..............-0.6..............0.27%
Lauren..............0.0...............0.0%
I've been all over the place on the scales this week (up, down, maintain) and it comes out to a no loss/no gain week. Considering I only got one day of exercise in, I'll take it!
Goals for the month:
Go to Bikram Yoga at least 3 times a week
Drink 96 oz of water a day
No weight loss goal - just those two and see what happens!0 -
Allison...............-0.2..............0.1%
debra................-0.7..............0.25%
lstpaul..............-0.6..............0.27%
Lauren..............0.0...............0.0%
Heather...........-1.8..............-1.01% (re-loss)0 -
This morning, I'm only a half pound from being back at my lowest. I truly feel like my motivation is back. I want the last 30 lbs. gone!
My goals for the next few weeks:
~Running at least once per week
~Riding my horse at least once per week
~Cutting back on soda and replacing it with water/flavored water. I've replaced my morning soda with iced coffee made at home most days.
~Be active 6 of 7 days per week.
I'm not seeing a number-related weight goal this time because I feel like it de-motivates me. Like Lauren, I'll be weighing on Tuesdays (WW) and Fridays.
Sherry: Cute shoes!
Checking in for yesterday:
Calories: Over
Water: 116.9 oz.
Exercise: Three hours volunteering...I was running the show, doing everything from setting up the scavenger hunt, getting five horses ready, coordinating volunteers (to cover for the SEVEN that didn't show) and instructing. Whew! I was sweating like crazy and that Moo Latte from DQ tasted like heaven afterward!
Proud: That I kicked butt last night (see above)!0 -
Bump.
On my phone so cant comment on everyone.
15 lbs down, 25 to go to get to prepregnancy weight. 30 to go to get back to lowest weight. I should feel like walking a little in a few days. I'm excited to get back to running but was told to abstain from that for 5 more weeks. Too hot to run outside right now anyway (at any time of day or night).0 -
Allison...............-0.2..............0.1%
debra................-0.7..............0.25%
lstpaul..............-0.6..............0.27%
Lauren..............0.0...............0.0%
Heather...........-1.8..............-1.01% (re-loss)
Nance..............-2.0..............0.49% (re-loss)
I'm so happy to be going in the right direction! Haven't seen that in months!!! LOL0 -
Allison...............-0.2..............0.1%
debra................-0.7..............0.25%
lstpaul..............-0.6..............0.27%
Lauren..............0.0...............0.0%
Heather...........-1.8..............-1.01% (re-loss)
Nance..............-2.0..............0.49% (re-loss)
momma...........-0.5.............0.18%
Not much of a loss but since I was NOT expecting any loss I will take 1/2 pound besides tom paid a visit last night0 -
August Goal.
♦lose 8 pounds
♦drink at least 100 ounces of water per day
♦Cardio 150 mins per week
♦strength 2x per week0 -
I just came across the "before" photo in my profile picture on facebook. I was horrified. It's like I'm seeing myself clearly for the first time in a LONG time. I don't ever want to look like that again.0
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Allison: What an amazing transformation! We tend to forget our progress until we dig up old pics, so it's good to go looking for them once in a while.
So, ladies, I'm toying with the idea of running an 8k tomorrow morning. It would be my longest race yet, but I have the itch to give it a try. I must be insane...0 -
Heather, you are insane. But that's what I love about you. Go for it!
Allison, AMAZING!! So proud of you!!0 -
Heather - Yep, there's something so final and official about seeing it in black and white like that. So even though I've been feeling at times like nothing has moved, that photo is a reminder of the progress I've made!
I think you should do the 8K - it's only about 5 miles and I know you can do it!0 -
Allison -- You certainly look fantastic!! :happy:
Lauren -- Love the picture of you and hubby!
Nancy -- Welcome back!!!
Momma -- Things are going alright. Still trying to get into a good groove. Maisie developed a touch of jaundice so she's been quite lethargic when it comes to feeding which has unfortunately really negatively affected my supply. :frown: I'm working really hard taking ungodly amounts of fenugreek & pumping about 8 times a day to try to amp it up but in the meantime we've had to supplement with formula about 50% of the time since Monday. I think we only fed formula for 3 of 8 feedings so far today. My supply does seem to be very slowly increasing so I'm hopeful that in time we'll be 100% breastfeeding or at least bottle feeding 100% expressed breast milk. I'm not willing to give up on it until I've tried everything. I was super emotional about it for several days until I realized that if that's the only thing I really have to figure out and deal with then we're super lucky! At the end of the day, I have a gorgeous and healthy baby regardless of whether or not I have to bottle feed her formula half the time. There's such an expectation that breastfeeding is going to be this natural and instinctual thing and as it turns out it's really not. No matter how much your prepare yourself and read about it there's no way you can predict what's going to happen when the time comes. I thought I'd be exclusively breastfeeding for at least 12 months and I really never thought I'd actually have a physical problem with breastfeeding that I have essentially no control over. It's been quite a mental challenge for me. Other than that, my other challenge has definitely been pain management. To be frank, she ripped me a new one on the way out. :laugh: Finally today I'm starting to feel like maybe I'll be able to walk and sit normally again in a few days. :laugh:
***:flowerforyou: It's wonderful to see so many of your refocusing and to see so many losses this week!!:flowerforyou: ***0 -
Julie, it can be challenging at times to breat feed. But you are right, at the end of the day you have a healthy beautiful baby and that is what really matters no matter her method of feeding.:flowerforyou: I think you are doing some good things. Drink lots of water and (tmi alert) Make sure you put not only the nipple but the areola I mean try to get the entire thing in there if you can. It feels so much better and it gets a good pumping action going. sorry if that was too graphic just some words of wisdom that no one told me with my first baby until my nipples were cracked and bleeding......:flowerforyou: by the way another cute pic of her she is either very photogenic or one good looking newborn I am thinking it is the latter0
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I am thinking she is one good looking newborn who is very photogenic and has very competent photographer parents! :noway: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Man I overate BIG time this weekend. Grrr! Why do I always overeat when I go to a Mexican restaurant!?!?!?!?!?! Don't even start me on the 500-calories-a-margarita damage!!!
I'm drinking tons of water and flushing it out so that my Monday is back on track!
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JUlie -
I had a really hard time breastfeeding both of my girls. I tried with both , with serena she wouldn't latch on for everything i tried and several lactation consuyltants. I just coudn't get her to. I pumped for a while then just swtiched to formula. With abby , she would latch but she was soo freaking big and soo freaking hungry. I just couldn't produce enough for her. I beat myself up but in the end i had to healthy babies0 -
Good morning, ladies:
I did not do the 8k on Saturday morning. I would have had to be there about an hour and a half early and it was over 80 degrees in the morning, with the threat of rain. I realize it's not a good excuse, but cuddling with my kittens instead is, right? If I had been pre-registered, I wouldn't have let anything get in the way. I'm going to look for an 8k in August or September and probably a 10k in September or October. I don't know why I have the crazy notion to up my mileage, but I'm just too damn competitive with myself!
This weekend, I ate okay, considering where I used to be. I did do a fairly good job of only eating when my body was telling me to, instead of listening to my mind. It was peaceful.
I didn't exercise, but did a lot of shopping (mostly groceries), cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc. All stuff that I've been neglecting for some time but needed to get done.
Yesterday was the most relaxing day I've had in a long time. I had eight hours at home with just me and the animals. My sister and mom were both gone for the day. I read an entire book while I had laundry going. Awesome. The cats all took turns sleeping on my lap. Perfect!
Checking in for this weekend:
Friday:
Calories: Slightly over
Water: 136 oz. Seriously, how did I not need a life jacket?
Exercise: None, but did housework
Proud: Got my grocery shopping done and made awesome fajitas (minus the tortillas) for dinner again.
Saturday:
Calories: Over
Water: 72 oz.
Exercise: None, but did housework
Proud: Cooked brunch and dinner for my sister and I.
Sunday:
Calories: Over!
Water: 80 oz.
Exercise: None, but more housework
Proud: Had an awesomely relaxing day.
Happy Monday, everyone!0 -
HeatherMN: I don't blame you for not doing the 8k on Saturday ... it has been so hot - I can't imagine trying to run outside in this weather!
Purpleprose: You look great! Kind of funny - I was just thinking last week that I was curious to see a before pic of you since you have accomplished so much - and then you posted one! ESP?
Lilspy: I hope your little one gets over being jaundacy fast - my daughter had a very minor jaundice too, it was the middle of winter and not overly warm in our apartment and we had to lay her on a blanket in the sun in just her diaper as much as we could.
I know it isn't a very popular choice but I didn't breast feed either of my babies. With my first I had a bad rash on my breasts (I think from the public aparment laundry we had to use - and I think someone washed something with paint thinner or other chemicals in them) so they were already very uncomfortable and had medication on them. Plus I was just uncomfortable with breast feeding. Our daughter was/is very healthy, is smart, and never had a weight problem as a child - I really don't put a lot of stock into some of the breast-feeding beliefs. So I debated the issue when my son was born because I didn't have the same reasons to not breast-feed, and society really pushes breast-feeding ... but in the end I decided that my daughter turned out to be very healthy and I wanted to do the same thing for my son.
So anyhow - my kids turned out just fine without being breastfed so I really think it is a personal preference and you shouldn't feel bad if you have trouble breastfeeding. I have a couple of friends that felt just terrible when they had trouble breastfeeding and I think it is a shame that they were made to feel that way.
checking in:
calories: good - although the weekend was carb-heavy at times
exercise: great
water: great
proud: I am still working on this0 -
Morning everyone!
Julie - I agree with lstpaul and the others. If you're able to breastfeed, then that's wonderful. If you need to supplement with formula or switch to formula, it's not the end of the world! There's such pressure these days to breastfeed that it's giving people anxiety if it doesn't go perfectly.
Nancy - welcome back!
Heather - if it's over 80 degrees, I don't like to run, so I don't blame you for not going out either. I like that you toyed with it, though - upping the mileage is scary!
lstpaul - It must be kismet or something that I posted that picture!
Thanks for all the encouragement over my progress. I channeled that into an awesome workout with my trainer last night and he said he noticed progress in my squats and lunges (both of which I hate). Today I'm super sore and am not sure I'll be able to go up and down the stairs at work much today, which is unfortunate since we don't have an elevator and the stairs are my only option!0 -
Okay, here are the goals for everyone so far.
Allison:
*Get to onederland for serious this time (5 pounds)
*30DS every day I'm not working out with my trainer
*no night snacking!
*2 - 3 runs per week
*only weigh in on Fridays and either Monday OR Tuesday
Deb:
*Get my water in
*lose 8 lbs
lstpaul: (why can't I remember your name right now!??!!?)
1. Lose 4 lbs (1 per week)
2. at least 240 minutes of cardio and 60 minutes of weights per week
3. at least 90 ounces of water everyday
4. eat more protein and vegetables!
Lauren:
*Go to Bikram Yoga at least 3 times a week
*Drink 96 oz of water a day
*No weight loss goal - just those two and see what happens!
Heather:
~Running at least once per week
~Riding my horse at least once per week
~Cutting back on soda and replacing it with water/flavored water. I've replaced my morning soda with iced coffee made at home most days.
~Be active 6 of 7 days per week.
Momma:
♦lose 8 pounds
♦drink at least 100 ounces of water per day
♦Cardio 150 mins per week
♦strength 2x per week0 -
checking in for yesterday:
calories: BAD ... I was way over ... very carb heavy day yesterday
exercise: good - an hour of step in the morning
water: probably short - I need to keep track better
proud: that I brought my 10 year old to step with me - it's fun having him there
I'm feeling pretty hormonal. I stopped taking my BC pills 2 months ago (because I haven't had a period in over a year and wanted to see if I am in menopause and if my peri-menopause PMS symptoms have topped). I have read that it will take at least 3 months for my own hormone production to 'take over' after stopping the pills so I can't really tell where I am at yet - but I am going crazy about once a month. No period (yet) - but about once a month since stopping the BC pills I have been super PMSy and have had a mini-meltdown (both times at/about my teenage daughter ... who pushes my buttons right now like no one else!). I am almost hoping to get my period back so that I can justify going back on the BC pills to even out my hormones - but I don't want to go back on BC pills if there really is no reason to be on them anymore.
purpleprose - I don't know if I've ever put my actual name down ... that is probably why you don't remember it - it's Leann
HeatherMN - good for you on reducing your soda ... I swear that part of my recent weightloss success is because I stopped drinking diet pepsi. My nutritionist says that one of the reasons anything with aspartame is bad is because it causes an insulin reaction in your body just like sugar would - but then has no sugar to consume so you crave sugar/carbs even more and have worse blood sugar ups and downs. It makes sense to me - at least in how much better my cravings have been since quitting diet pepsi (and anything with apartame).0 -
I am here, but it's a busy week at work. Just popping in to read and say how proud I am of all of you for continuing to post and stay active on the boards.
Going to my 2nd Bikram class tonight, so the water drinking is on. I will likely count how many times I have to run to the restroom - it will be A LOT! I always wonder how much hydrating I'm actually doing when I'm running to the restroom once/hour!!0 -
Good morning girls. I'm just jumping back in. I've got my Biggest Loser competition at work going and I've got until August 20th to kick butt!! I'm going to a cycle class tonight. I feel a new sense of motivation and I really hope it lasts!! So far I'm in the lead. I've only lost a few pounds. The other 2 keep gaining and losing the same weight. Here's to hoping! :drinker:0
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Welcome back, Jess!
Lauren - is bikram like being in a sauna? Because I really don't like that feeling anyway, so not sure I'd want to do yoga in it.
I'm totally not feeling it at the office today. Tired, a little cranky, and ravenously hungry.0 -
I'm going out to dinner tonight with a friend to Doolittle's. I perused the menu, and found some limited nutritional info on some items and I've picked the Roasted pear and chicken salad.... but I can only have 1/2 of it and need to cut back on what I brought for my afternoon snack to stay under calories for the day. I have a really hard time on days that I don't have any exercise calories to use. I guess at least I have a plan.0
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Leann - forewarned is forearmed, in my book, so good for you looking up where you're going later and planning accordingly! I checked out the restaurant website (I'm nosy) and they admitted that the calorie counts are just guides, so they could be too high - I sometimes will double check a posted amount by creating my own recipe in MFP to see which looks more accurate.
You seem down about the dinner - but if you're worried about not eating enough, chuck half the walnuts and blue cheese off the plate as soon as it arrives. Based on the ingredients, it seems that's where most of the damage comes from, as the chicken, pears, raspberries, and lettuce don't add up to that much, calorie-wise.
Or, could you take a walk after dinner to negate some of the damage?0 -
Glad you're making a plan lstpaul! You could also ask for those high calorie toppings (walnuts, cheese) on the side and only put on what you need. Dressing on the side too means fewer cals!
Allison, Bikram takes place in a room that's like 105 degrees, however it's not like being in a sauna. I think of a sauna as a really wet heat - this is more dry. However, the room is wet because we sweat like crazy! :laugh:0
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