Lose 5 Pounds a Month August 2011 Challenge
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If anyone wants a good and funny yet partially serious book to read, check out 'the non runners marathon guide for women' even if you don't plan on ever completing a marathon, its still a very good book.
Found it at Borders 40% off yesterday, but its totally worth full price ($14.99 I think).0 -
Bru, holy crap!!!!! Your new default pic--- WOWZA!0
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Bru, holy crap!!!!! Your new default pic--- WOWZA!
THANKS! I went to the mall in search of workout clothes and saw that dress on clearence for $17 and decided to try it on just for the hell of it.. Size 12p and currently sitting in my closet!
Also, I've decided 2 things. After this month is over I'm only going to weigh in about 2x a month, though I'll still keep posting here. The second...
I'M TRAINING FOR A HALF-MARATHON!! :drinker:
Am I nervous? Sure! But I have a plan and I've got this! Here's my blog on it if anyone cares to read it:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/BrunetteWife?month=2011080 -
Wow, I've had a great week, I don't know how I managed to lose 3lb in 1 week when I haven't done anything different but I'm not complaining, I've met the challenge but going to continue anyway..
08/01/2011: 143.00 Start
08/05/2011: 142.00
08/12/2011: 141.00
08/19/2011: 138.00
08/26/2011:
08/31/2011: Goal0 -
August 1: 119
August 8: 116
August 15: 115
August 22: 112
August 29:
August 31:
Total: 7lbs or 5.9% of my weight in 3 weeks.0 -
count me IN0
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1 Aug: 190.4
8 Aug: 187.6
15 Aug:186.8
22 Aug:184.6
29 Aug:
31 Aug:
Woo Hoo think that's the 5! But I'm off on holiday at the end of this challenge so need to keep losing :O)0 -
01/08/11 = 184.5
08/08/11 = 183
15/08/11 = 182
22/08/11 = 183
29/08/11 = ?
Not a happy bunny. Blew all my hard work in one night...at a BBQ - ate and drank too much - back to old ways. I was straight back on it the next day but the damage had been done.
Back to basics this week, and at a 40th birthday party on Saturday night so will be drinking Gin & Slimline tonic and eating very conservatively.
At least I have proved to myself quite a lot that there are consequences to over-eating, even if it is only one day...will make me think twice next time I'm in a similar situation
Fran0 -
I would love to join the September Challenge.0
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@dmgaloha You are coming up on the exciting Week 5 Day 3 - 20 minute run! I hope it goes well. I thought Week 4 was actually harder. It feels great once you get finished with Week 5. Can't wait to hear how it goes.
KeriA, I've done C25k off and on over the years, and have always done most of my training on the treadmill. After doing my last run outside, I was really excited to go outside again last night. Before I started, I decided to go easy on myself and re-run W5D2 if I had to (since I'm not used to running outside), but once I got started, everything really seemed to come together. The run itself seemed more or less effortless (?!). There are 2-3 spots on my route that have a bit of incline, so those got me working harder, but still not killer. When I completed 20 minutes, I felt like I could easily keep going, so I ran another 5 minutes, which would be Week 6, Day 3 (I'm catching up to you...). I probably could have gone even farther, but it was getting dark, and I was out alone and had told my hubby I'd be home within 30-40 min or so. Maybe next time. I'm definitely going to need to start looping through my route a second time, I ended up running up and down my street to finish last night.0 -
Last week's weigh-in was 150, and I was down to 148 before the weekend. Then the Saturday BBQ / camping party happened with food and drinks, and I ended up at 151 today. I'm actually going to wait to see what my weight is tomorrow and if it is lower, then I will use that for my official weigh-in for this week, since I know I am still working through the "bloat" of the weekend. Yesterday's lunch was a mess of take-out sodium, so I've got to give myself some time to recover. I had a nice salad for supper last night, and went out for a run to get back on track.
Amanda, good attitude - get over it, move on. That's what I'm doing. And you know what? I had fun playing in the pool with the kids, and did not over-stress about what I looked like in my bathing suit. It was actually nice not to beat myself up. So don't you beat yourself up about your weigh-in either. You'll get that 10% next time! And I thought of you last night during my run... I remember you saying it was 100+ degrees when you went out, and here I was sailing through my run with an amazing breeze - it was perfect perfect weather. I felt really lucky, and hope you get some cooler weather. I'm really going to make an effort to run more outside. I think I may finally be starting to understand that 'runner's high'... I never ever did before, but I knew if I stuck with it, that eventually it would have to come to me... The nature thing is really helping me, and listening to my body, instead of the numbers on the treadmill. Maybe that is the trick.
Bru, glad to see the scale is starting to back down. Stay fierce. I read your blog and loved the part about the "Bru Shuffle", and felt like that was exactly what I was doing last night. I'm not winning any races here, just having some fun! I'm scared to read that marathon book - it might motivate me to want to do one, and I don't know how I would fit in that much training in my schedule!! :laugh:
Fran, I am totally in the same boat with the one pound gain because of a darn BBQ. Stay positive, learn your lesson, and keep on your healthy path. You're going to have ups and downs, and that ok. (I'm telling myself this too.)0 -
I was really worried about this week... was stuck at 131, but then by Friday it started budging a bit (yes, I'm one of the "weigh every day" kind of people...). So, here it goes so far:
August 1: 133
August 8: 132
August 15: 131
August 22: 130
August 29:
August 31:
I honestly don't know if I can lose another 2 lbs before the end of the month... but even if I can get 1 lb off, I'd be happy.0 -
Re-weighed in again.. so stratch my last one..
Aug 1st SW: 191.4
Aug 4th 193.2
Aug 12th 195.6
Aug 19th 193.4
Aug 26th
Aug 31st0 -
8/01/11 = 207.2lbs (then i went up to 210 a few days later! ughs)
8/08/11 = 205.4lbs (was 202.8 on the 9th)
8/15/11 = 203.8lbs (got to 199 then went up)
8/22/11 = 202.6lbs
8/29/11 =
8/31/11 =0 -
8/1 142
8/8 143.6
8/15 142
8/22 137.6 (-4.4lbs so far)
8/29 ?
8/31 ?
I am soo happy to be below 140!!0 -
08/01/2011: 189.9
08/08/2011: 188.4
08/15/2011: 187.2
08/22/2011: 186.8
08/29/2011:
Goal weight = 184.00 -
I'm at 7lbs for the month!0
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SW (8/1) - 143.1
8/8 - 141.4 (-1.7)
8/15 - 140.3 (-1.1)
8/22 - 138.2 (-2.1)
8/29 -
Woohoo 130's! Feels great :-) Almost at my 5 lbs. for the month too, hopefully I'll at least maintain (possibly lose) for the final weigh in next week.0 -
A quick message before I leave for my WW meeting---- so I did a couple of "cheat weighs" this week. Yesterday morning, I was at 151.2. This morning, I am at 155!!!!!! :huh:
I ate on plan, did W2D2 of C25K, and walked 3 miles with my dogs since then. What the heck! I am so disappointed because all day yesterday I was thinking about the awesome weigh in I would have (would even reach my 10% at WW!)
Frustrated. :grumble:
I feel your frustration. I started the month at 183 got as low as 181 and as high as 185 and again this morning back to 183. I am beginning to think there is something wrong with me....I keep losing and gaining the same 3-4 pounds every month.0 -
Bru, holy crap!!!!! Your new default pic--- WOWZA!
THANKS! I went to the mall in search of workout clothes and saw that dress on clearence for $17 and decided to try it on just for the hell of it.. Size 12p and currently sitting in my closet!
Also, I've decided 2 things. After this month is over I'm only going to weigh in about 2x a month, though I'll still keep posting here. The second...
I'M TRAINING FOR A HALF-MARATHON!! :drinker:
Good for you! I thought I would be at that point at this time but I have not run in a while. I still log a ton of miles walking but not many running.
When is the big race?
Am I nervous? Sure! But I have a plan and I've got this! Here's my blog on it if anyone cares to read it:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/BrunetteWife?month=2011080 -
I am so sorry I have been MIA since last Tuesday, my only excuse, LIFE!. Its been busy and hectic plus trying to get in 150 miles of walking this month has taken so much time. I am so close.
It sounds like everyone is doing well. I am getting a little frustrated at my weight being stuck in the same few pound range for so many months but I am in the best shape I have been in since before I got married and had kids. So I am going to use that as my NSV for this month.
Well all the daycare kids are sleeping so into my office to walk a few miles.
Hope everyone has a great Monday.....no meetings tonight so I will try to post a tip after work.
Terri0 -
July 27: 187.8 lbs
Aug 22: 190.2 lbs
Aug 31:
Finally weighed in this morning - first time since the end of July. Didn't do as bad as I had thought.
My 4 mile run on Saturday wasn't too bad - I started hacking after about the 2 mile mark - still trying to get this bronchitis GONE. :grumble: I didn't get a cowbell unfortunately! :sad: I finished at 43:25. I was trying to get under 40 min - but when my first mile was 9:55 and mile 2 was 10:20 I knew I wouldn't do it. :ohwell: I was pretty disappointed that CJ wasn't at the finish line when I got there - he was busy getting the baja ready to go out on the river. :brokenheart: At least my mom & dad, sister, brother, sisinlaw, and all the kids were there! My nephew got 1st in his division, my niece got 2nd in hers, and my brother also got 2nd in his division. :bigsmile: So proud of them all!
Jenn - sorry to hear about your news. I know its hard - I called off my wedding 5 months before the date, had everything in place & most of it paid for. Still have my wedding dress (which is now WAY too big) :bigsmile: But he wasn't commited to me & my family & was very selfish. One day you will be glad you chose YOU and your kids over him. I'm sending a big hug your way. :flowerforyou:
As for everyone else - WOW I've missed a lot this month! Good job to ALL! Keep it up - you are all amazing! :bigsmile:0 -
August 1: 182.8 lbs
August 8: 181.2
August 15: 180.0
Aug 22: 179.4
Weekly Loss: 0.6 lbs
Total Loss: 3.4 lbs
I'm hoping for a better loss next week to make the 5 lb goal. Good luck everyone!0 -
Good for you! I thought I would be at that point at this time but I have not run in a while. I still log a ton of miles walking but not many running.
When is the big race?
I don't really run much, and whenever I do the half, I'll alternate a lot. As for the race, um, well, I got my info mixed up and thought the the school holding my Sept 10th 5k, had a half in the Spring. Nope. Their half is the same as my 5k and in the Spring they have a 5k, 10k, and 10miler. So I'm really hoping to get the 10miler in. I saw there's a half in May in Quincy, IL but the date isn't set yet.
So, I'm playing it by ear..
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Love the dress! I would not be able to get "the girls" into a 12p. Maybe someday.
Keep up the good work.
I have walked a half in one day but only in 3-4 mile increments. My longest walk so far has been 10 miles. My son would love to do the Monster Dash half in october but don't think I will be ready for that. If I could walk most of it...that's an idea.
Tip for today
RUIN YOUR APPETITE
Consuming a liquid-wheather its two glasses of water or a cup of soup-to begin a meal can fill you up and reduce your total calorie intake by up to 20 percent. Try this: drink one glass of water and have a broth based soup such as miso or minestron or chicken noodle as an appetizer....watch the sodium.
Plus the extra fluids give you more exercise running to the bathroom.
Have a great night
Terri0 -
Plus the extra fluids give you more exercise running to the bathroom.
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blah, a week-long business trip with no way to track calories but my own guesses.
8/01: 216.7
8/05: 217.3
8/12: 215.4
8/19: 218.9
8/26:
8/31:0 -
8/2/11 - 154.8
8/9/11 - 154.8
8/16/11 - 156
8/23/11 - 155
8/30/11 -0 -
01/08/11 = 220
08/08/11 = 219
15/08/11 = 217
22/08/11 = 220
29/08/11 = ?
sorry i missed this yesterday
i wish i new what was going on, hope for a big loss this week0 -
01/08/11 = 220
08/08/11 = 219
15/08/11 = 217
22/08/11 = 220
29/08/11 = ?
sorry i missed this yesterday
i wish i new what was going on, hope for a big loss this week0
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