(Closed Group) Confidence for Christmas Challenge!
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I've never (ever) been a morning person but after all of your inspirational words, I may have to at least give it a try. I'll start small and make it a 2 week goal to get up early 4 days a week and do something wheither it be the elliptical, a Wii game or a walk. I need to do this, I really really really want to be to my goal weight by Christmas so that I can enjoy it for a little while before... :happy:
Thanks for the advice everyone. This is the exact reason why I started this challenge. I told you I needed you more than you needed me!0 -
...I need to do this, I really really really want to be to my goal weight by Christmas so that I can enjoy it for a little while before...
Hmmmm...correct me if im reading this wrong, but, sounds to me like someone is maybe planning on adding to their family?!? :bigsmile:0 -
I've never (ever) been a morning person but after all of your inspirational words, I may have to at least give it a try. I'll start small and make it a 2 week goal to get up early 4 days a week and do something wheither it be the elliptical, a Wii game or a walk. I need to do this, I really really really want to be to my goal weight by Christmas so that I can enjoy it for a little while before... :happy:
Thanks for the advice everyone. This is the exact reason why I started this challenge. I told you I needed you more than you needed me!
I'm reading it the same way!
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We are go ttc in the new year too!! WOOT WOOT0
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Okay, I had a rough day yesterday with my eating and I really don't want to work out today which is extremely disappointing since I've done so well so far.. (sigh)... What I'm getting at is all of the encouragement for MrsBrosco has motivated me to get off my backside and workout! MFP and especially this group has really inspired me and motivated me to keep on the right path! So, thanks everyone!0
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ohhh losing weight before..is an awesome idea! That way after....you will drop the weight very easy :happy: So i have decided to chill on exercise for 3 days...just a little burned out...i also miss the gym. i am going to join again...i have made a schedule that will fit my life...of course mornings are required. I am going to start lifting weights 3 days and running 2 to drop these pounds. I am also going to watch my carbs. i am carb heavy right now..and not from veggies lol.0
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Ok, since we are thinking about the holiday because we want to lose weight by then, I started thinking. What happens when the holidays get here? There will be all of this delicious tempting food, will portion control be enough? So I went to my favorite website for low cal, low carb, delicious food recipes...www.hungry-girl.com There I emailed them and asked them for some substitutions on some holiday favorites and shortly after I received an email with the following web address http://www.hungry-girl.com/biteout/show/1642
This is a Thanksgiving Round Up of most of our favorite holiday foods, Hungry Girl style! There is a recipe for pumpkin pie, egg nog, bean casserole, sweet potatoes and more! I don't know about you but, after finding these, I am more excited than ever to get to the holidays! Hope these help you out too!0 -
This is a Thanksgiving Round Up of most of our favorite holiday foods, Hungry Girl style! There is a recipe for pumpkin pie, egg nog, bean casserole, sweet potatoes and more! I don't know about you but, after finding these, I am more excited than ever to get to the holidays! Hope these help you out too!
Cool I am going to check it out!!0 -
Just wanted to share with you guys if you are not aware, there is a program on Comcast ON DEMAND that has great workout programs that you can do indoors.
I did two different sessions last night with my daughter and it was a great burn!! They were both very intense 8 minutes!! One was a hip hop session and the other one was just walking.0 -
Ok, since we are thinking about the holiday because we want to lose weight by then, I started thinking. What happens when the holidays get here? There will be all of this delicious tempting food, will portion control be enough? So I went to my favorite website for low cal, low carb, delicious food recipes...www.hungry-girl.com There I emailed them and asked them for some substitutions on some holiday favorites and shortly after I received an email with the following web address http://www.hungry-girl.com/biteout/show/1642
This is a Thanksgiving Round Up of most of our favorite holiday foods, Hungry Girl style! There is a recipe for pumpkin pie, egg nog, bean casserole, sweet potatoes and more! I don't know about you but, after finding these, I am more excited than ever to get to the holidays! Hope these help you out too!
That's great girl!
Thanks for sharing. Too bad we can't all meet up and do an official meet ang greet!!!:ohwell:0 -
Ok, since we are thinking about the holiday because we want to lose weight by then, I started thinking. What happens when the holidays get here? There will be all of this delicious tempting food, will portion control be enough? So I went to my favorite website for low cal, low carb, delicious food recipes...www.hungry-girl.com There I emailed them and asked them for some substitutions on some holiday favorites and shortly after I received an email with the following web address http://www.hungry-girl.com/biteout/show/1642
This is a Thanksgiving Round Up of most of our favorite holiday foods, Hungry Girl style! There is a recipe for pumpkin pie, egg nog, bean casserole, sweet potatoes and more! I don't know about you but, after finding these, I am more excited than ever to get to the holidays! Hope these help you out too!
That's great girl!
Thanks for sharing. Too bad we can't all meet up and do an official meet ang greet!!!:ohwell:
A meet and greet would be awesome wouldn't it!!! I love the hungry-girl website. It's a life saver because all the comfort foods that I LOVE, I can find substitutions for . Two thumbs up!!!0 -
I dont always workout but my exscuse is I just dont have the energy, but it is a legitimate exscuse, but I still try to fit in 1000 reps of abs first thing in the morning, I try to do 3 weight lifting excercises a day feeling that a little is better than nothing, then if I have the energy I dont stop but usually Im right and I just cant do it, my escuses are usually though there are other things I need to be doing.
As to what happens when the holidays come, thanksgiving should be a piece of cake because my family here cant cook for **** and I dont like pumpkin pie, we dont celebrate halloween so no candy, good night before christmas I will eat my share of cuban food, christmas itself wont be a bad bad meal, but in between theres not a whole lot0 -
Ok, since we are thinking about the holiday because we want to lose weight by then, I started thinking. What happens when the holidays get here? There will be all of this delicious tempting food, will portion control be enough? So I went to my favorite website for low cal, low carb, delicious food recipes...www.hungry-girl.com There I emailed them and asked them for some substitutions on some holiday favorites and shortly after I received an email with the following web address http://www.hungry-girl.com/biteout/show/1642
This is a Thanksgiving Round Up of most of our favorite holiday foods, Hungry Girl style! There is a recipe for pumpkin pie, egg nog, bean casserole, sweet potatoes and more! I don't know about you but, after finding these, I am more excited than ever to get to the holidays! Hope these help you out too!
That's great girl!
Thanks for sharing. Too bad we can't all meet up and do an official meet ang greet!!!:ohwell:
A meet and greet would be nice0 -
i have been slacking with my posting and i apologize! i went "back to work" this week (meaning i went back to working in a school, with set hours and stuff) which is great because generally i work out of my car in the summer and i am happy to be in a stable place during the school year! i have access to a microwave, fridge, etc. so that broadens my foods options.
my in laws are also here. this isn't a bad thing but they always want to take us out to eat! i am struggling with staying on track (today, over by around 500 calories and i didn't exercise!) hoping i can fit a work out in tomorrow. i just keep picturing how great i will look come Christmas!
how is everyone else doing?0 -
Ok, since we are thinking about the holiday because we want to lose weight by then, I started thinking. What happens when the holidays get here? There will be all of this delicious tempting food, will portion control be enough? So I went to my favorite website for low cal, low carb, delicious food recipes...www.hungry-girl.com There I emailed them and asked them for some substitutions on some holiday favorites and shortly after I received an email with the following web address http://www.hungry-girl.com/biteout/show/1642
This is a Thanksgiving Round Up of most of our favorite holiday foods, Hungry Girl style! There is a recipe for pumpkin pie, egg nog, bean casserole, sweet potatoes and more! I don't know about you but, after finding these, I am more excited than ever to get to the holidays! Hope these help you out too!
Thanks so much! I've thinking a lot about that too, especially since I'm the one that does all of the cooking and all of my recipes are from my husbands family cookbook. It's hard to alter a recipe and not have the family notice. I can't wait to look at the website!0 -
i have been slacking with my posting and i apologize! i went "back to work" this week (meaning i went back to working in a school, with set hours and stuff) which is great because generally i work out of my car in the summer and i am happy to be in a stable place during the school year! i have access to a microwave, fridge, etc. so that broadens my foods options.
my in laws are also here. this isn't a bad thing but they always want to take us out to eat! i am struggling with staying on track (today, over by around 500 calories and i didn't exercise!) hoping i can fit a work out in tomorrow. i just keep picturing how great i will look come Christmas!
how is everyone else doing?
I totally understand how you feel! We've been on the road a lot lately trying to squeeze in last minute 'summer fun' and have been eating out a lot. It's hard to stick to the grilled chicken all the time, I'm so bored with it and I really miss my comfort foods, I gained back two of the 12 pounds I'd lost and am so disappointed with myself. I guess when you fall off the horse, all you can do is just get right back on.0 -
Hey Ladies, I have a question for you. I've been working out at home on average 5-6 days a week for the last 6 weeks and I'm finding that my muscles feel weaker now than they did 6 weeks ago. As for the types of exercises I do, I try to 'mix it up'. Usually cardio with some strength training mixed in, occasionally yoga or pilates if I'm not feeling like working to hard. But I'm really feeling fatigue in my shoulders and hip flexors as well as quads. I really don't want to get frustrated and not feel motivated. Any suggestions?
The Reply from my friend who is a fitness instructor!
Protein......Protein shakes rebuild your muscles and replenish them. So that you are not as sore. What's happening is your muscles are changing and becoming stronger. You do need a day off. What I suggest is not working out on Wednesday and Sunday. That way you give your muscles a chance to recover and you will start to see results. Fiber and protein need to become your daily friends I get all my stuff through Melaleuca. But I know that there are protein shakes at the store. Protein bars too, but they tend to be really chewy. So I would try protein shakes, plenty of water and in the beginning maybe a pain killer to get through it, like tylenol, would be ok; so that you keep going. Try that. Everybody goes through that stage, it will get better. Maybe for a full week, stick with pilates and yoga to really stretch your muscles. an then the next week, pick up the strength training and cardio. You are doing AMAZING! Keep up the good work. It will get easier. I tell my class "No pain no gain" lol Results are coming!!!!
I am always here for you:) You're a ROCK STAR!!!!!0 -
Ok, since we are thinking about the holiday because we want to lose weight by then, I started thinking. What happens when the holidays get here? There will be all of this delicious tempting food, will portion control be enough? So I went to my favorite website for low cal, low carb, delicious food recipes...www.hungry-girl.com There I emailed them and asked them for some substitutions on some holiday favorites and shortly after I received an email with the following web address http://www.hungry-girl.com/biteout/show/1642
This is a Thanksgiving Round Up of most of our favorite holiday foods, Hungry Girl style! There is a recipe for pumpkin pie, egg nog, bean casserole, sweet potatoes and more! I don't know about you but, after finding these, I am more excited than ever to get to the holidays! Hope these help you out too!
Thanks so much! I've thinking a lot about that too, especially since I'm the one that does all of the cooking and all of my recipes are from my husbands family cookbook. It's hard to alter a recipe and not have the family notice. I can't wait to look at the website!
I know what you mean! My husband will not be happy unless he has his family's traditional cheesy carrots (gag) it's carrots boiled then COVERED in Velveta cheese! Can you say high in fat! I know some ways to alter recipes and he can't tell the difference, unless it's his cheese carrots.0 -
Hey Ladies, I have a question for you. I've been working out at home on average 5-6 days a week for the last 6 weeks and I'm finding that my muscles feel weaker now than they did 6 weeks ago. As for the types of exercises I do, I try to 'mix it up'. Usually cardio with some strength training mixed in, occasionally yoga or pilates if I'm not feeling like working to hard. But I'm really feeling fatigue in my shoulders and hip flexors as well as quads. I really don't want to get frustrated and not feel motivated. Any suggestions?
I am always here for you:) You're a ROCK STAR!!!!!
You may need more rest days. Maybe work out every other day for a long period of time?0 -
Trying to figure out the ticker thing. Do you have to copy the address every time you post?
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Good morning, everyone! I got everything moved for both myself and grandma, and we're settling in to our home now. With that, I did forget to weigh in before I ate breakfast and drank a soda, so I'm going to weigh in tomorrow because I think its a little skewed. I tried three different times and got three different numbers on the scale.0
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Good morning!
Wanted to report quickly this morning
Challenge Starting Weight: 219.9
Current Weight: 219.9
Difference: 0
Christmas Goal Weight: 199
Aprox Minutes of Exercise: 483 minutes = 8 hours
Highs of last week: Swam 5,000 yards before work (1,000 yards more than normal) because I knew we were having a dessert contest at work and I wanted to plan ahead
Lows of last week: I've been doing really well having just 2 Tbsp of dark chocolate chips at night as my "dessert" of the day, but last week for some reason I decided it was okay to branch out. I think my weight loss of ZERO for the week is indicative that no matter how much I work out, I have to limit the sweets.
How to Improve (the lows): Stick to my 2 Tbsp of dark chocolate chips for a treat or use fruit's natural sweetness as a dessert
Tips or Tricks: Eat enough at meals to ensure I don't get hungry and go on a scavenger hunt for junk.
*Side note - I started my weight loss journey in June and have consistently lost every week until this week. It's so easy to eat right and lose weight when you see results on the scale/in the mirror, but the real challenge is when the scale doesn't move. I was pretty bummed this morning and the old me would eat all day and say "I'll get back on track tomorrow." But I'm on track right now and have a great food day planned.*0 -
Week 2: Heather
Challenge Starting Weight: 200
Current Weight: 198.4
Difference: 1.6
Christmas Goal Weight: 169
Aprox Minutes of Exercise: 45 per day 5-6 days per week
Highs of last week: Dipped below 200 for the first time in 3 years
Lows of last week: Had a couple of food fiascoes
How to Improve (the lows): Stick to what's good for me
Tips or Tricks: Weigh yourself first thing in the A.M. after you go to the bathroom (and take off your pants, know it sounds silly but you shed a few ounces when you do)
Ultimate Goal: To wear a size 8 Current size: 160 -
Week two: Natalie
Challenge Starting Weight: 145.6
Current Weight: 143.4
Difference: -2.2
Christmas Goal Weight: 135
Aprox Minutes of Exercise: 200
Highes of last week: Saturday morning I got up and went for a run, walked for about a mile AND did my Jillian Michael's DVD. Felt great!
Lows of last week: Well, it was my birthday so I did eat some naughty food... and my knee starting hurting when I ran on Sat.
How to Improve (the lows): Good thing my Birthday is only once a year! I think I need to hit the pool - if my knee is bothering me I think I need to take it easy on the running for a while.
Tips or Tricks: Drink more water!!!!!!!!!!! 0 -
Week 2- Brandy
Challenge Starting Weight: 236
Current Weight: 234
Difference: -2
Christmas Goal Weight: 200
Aprox Minutes of Exercise: 120 +
Highes of last week: Stayed on track and am feeling GREAT!
Lows of last week: No lows ONLY HIGHS
How to Improve (the lows):Stay MOTIVATED and keep my eye on the PRIZE!
Tips or Tricks: NOTHING taste as good as being fit and healthy feels!!
Stay motivated guys!! How bad do you want it?!?!?!?!0 -
Trying to figure out the ticker thing. Do you have to copy the address every time you post?
Click on Community and then click on "Signature" you copy and paste it there
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Week 2- Brooke
Challenge Starting Weight: 220
Current Weight: 224
Difference: +4 gaaaahhhhh!
Christmas Goal Weight: 195
Aprox Minutes of Exercise: HAHAHA
Highes of last week: Parties for my daughter's birthday....cake...ice cream....uggg...
Lows of last week: See above! PLUS not much exercise!
How to Improve (the lows):Get RID of the cake in the house!!!
Tips or Tricks: Not allow any more birthdays?
BACK AT IT TODAY, though!!!!!!! Going to hit the track at the park tonight for some serious running!0 -
Week 2: Julie
Challenge Starting Weight : 174.2
Current Weight: 171.6
Difference: -2.6
Christmas Goal Weight: 140
Mission Sexy Boots (piece of clothing I'm dying to get into): 2.5 inches too small around calves
Aprox. Minutes of Exercise: 230
Highs of last week: Found some new salad recipes that the hubby loves too!
Lows of last week: Skipped lunch on Wednesday which made me feel drained & couldn't make up the calories
How to Improve (the lows): Pack a lunch or snack when going out (over to other people's house). Is that rude?
Tips or Tricks: Read "In Defense of Food" by Michael Pollan. It will change the way you think about what you put in your body0 -
WEEK TWO: Melissa
Challenge Starting Weight: 172.6#
Current Weight: 172.0#
Difference: -.6
Christmas Goal Weight: 149#
Current Size: 14
Goal Size: 10
Aprox Minutes of Weekly Exercise: 60 minutes of walking during my lunchbreaks last week, I definately need to figure out how to up this number.
Highs of last week: Ate well and took a walk on my lunch break for the first time ever
Lows of last week: Eating well all week and not seeing the scale budge a single ounce. It finaly dipped on Sunday morning due to hardly eating the day before. I then had a horrible binge on cupcakes last night and brought the scale right back up again.
How to Improve (the lows): I need to learn to control emotional and boredom eating. There are always going to be hurdles in life, it's how you get over them that make you who you are.
Tricks: Continue to keep my goals in sight. Keep my eyes on the prize!! I've got a great mentality right now, I just need to hang onto it for dear life. Time to cut Diet Pop back out of my life. I have allowed myself 1 glass a day for so long and it's slowly creaping back into more than 1. When I allow myself to drink pop I don't get nearly enough water in the day.
Piece of Clothing I'm dying to get into: My size 12 dress pants, I have a ton of them and can't wear any of them!0 -
Time to cut Diet Pop back out of my life. I have allowed myself 1 glass a day for so long and it's slowly creaping back into more than 1. When I allow myself to drink pop I don't get nearly enough water in the day.
I hear you!! I have been falling back on diet pop to fill me up lately too & need to lay off it.
I know you said you want to cut it out to drink more water, but I have a replacement (healthier alternative to pop?) to share if you're interested in trying something different.
I like the *fizzyness* of pop, which is why I find it hard to cut out completely. It feels like a "treat." So I drink soda water (NOT tonic water) over ice with lemon &/or lime slices squeezed in. You can add a little bit of Splenda if you absolutely need the sweetness but I don't bc I'm used to the taste.
Technically it IS water....There's no (or very few) calories; no caffeine, sugar, or aspartame to spike your blood sugar or dehydrate you; and it's very refreshing on a hot day!
Let me know what you think : )0
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