(Closed Group) Confidence for Christmas Challenge!

Week 3 - Jlishey

Challenge starting weight: 226
Current Weight: 223.8
Difference: - 2.2
Christmas Goal Weight: 175
Aprox. minutes of Exercise: 315 minutes
Highs of last week.. WORKED OUT EXTRA HARD..PUSH MYSELF BEYOND MY LIMITS
Lows of last week: PARTY FOR MY SISTER
How to improve: Continue to do what I did last week.

Week 2 - Emily

Challenge Starting Weight: 219.9
Current Weight: 215.1
Difference from last week: 3.8 lbs
Christmas Goal Weight: 199
Aprox Minutes of Exercise: 1132 (which included 14 hours of painting my house - I counted that as exercise bc I was sweating my *kitten* off!)
Highs of last week: Making my 50,000 yard swimming goal for the month and making good choices while eating out
Lows of last week: Quitting halfway through my Friday morning workout because I had no energy due to eating a bunch of crap the night before. I never quit on anything, but I just stopped the kickboxing workout and went to work early. So disappointed in myself for that one...
How to Improve (the lows): Ensure I eat a good dinner every night, especially when I am planning on working out the next morning before work.
Tips or Tricks: Getting a bigger bottle for my water has really helped - I use a 32oz nalgene bottle and aim to drink at least 3 of those per day.

WEEK 2: Jennifer

Challenge Starting Weight: 218.0
Current Weight: 212.8
Difference: 5.2
Christmas Goal Weight: 175
Approx Minutes of Exercise: 500 minutes, lots of walking - 2 boot camps, bike a couple of times during the week and lots more walking!
Highs of last week: Lost almost 3 pounds! Working it hard to lose the weight...
Lows of last week: Ate out 4 times in past week, 3 times more than intended!
How to Improve (the lows): Stick to my game plans and do like I did today - girls begged for McDonald's - did drive thru, got me an unsweet tea, and food for them, went home and made me a chicken breast sandwich!
Tips or Tricks: Moderation! Also, give yourself a set cheat day - stick to the game plan beyond that!!!

Week 3: Heather

Challenge Starting Weight: 200 (as of today)

Current Weight: 197

Difference: 3

Christmas Goal Weight: 169

Aprox Minutes of Exercise: 60+ minutes a day x 6

Highs of last week: not really sure, had several setbacks, I suppose it would be that I lost back the 2 pounds I had gained

Lows of last week: injured knee

How to Improve (the lows): took it easy this week on exercising

Tips or Tricks: VEGGIES! VEGGIES! VEGGIES!

Ultimate Goal: To wear a size 8 Current size: 16


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Week three: Natalie

Challenge Starting Weight: 149
Current Weight: 149
Difference: 00000000000
Christmas Goal Weight: 135
Aprox Minutes of Exercise: 100
Highes of last week: I went to LA to see my best friend from college!
Lows of last week: We ate out all the time and I didn't work out at all while on vacation.

Time to crack down and get serious!!!!!!

Challenge Starting Weight: 362
Last Week's Weight: 359.8
Current Weight: 358.2
Difference: -1.6
Christmas Goal Weight: 330
Aprox Minutes of Exercise: Not a whole lot.
Highes of last week: I got back to my routine with food.
Lows of last week: Wasn't a whole lot of exercise to be had - I'm still unpacking!
How to Improve (the lows): No more excuses! Gotta work and unpack. Its so possible!
Tips or Tricks: I gotta make a plan and stick to it!

Week 3 Christina
Challenge Starting Weight: 261
Current Weight: 261
Difference: A big fat ZERO!!!
Christmas Goal Weight: 245
Current size: 22W
Goal size: 18W
Minutes of Weekly excersise last week: at least 180 minutes
Minutes of Weekly excersise goal this week: 180 minutes
High's of last week: I got in 300 minutes of exercise for the week!!!
Low's of last week: My eating wasn't the best because I had to work with what we had. Payday is Wed, so I'll be able to go shopping lol.
How to improve: Set a goal to be in bed earlier, I want to start working out in the mornings so I have more time for the family in the evenings.
Tricks: Surround myself with supportive people, set weekly goals and keep them!!!

TWENTY FIVE THINGS YOU PROBABLY DON'T KNOW ABOUT ME

1- I have 2 weimaraners (dogs) that I love just as much as people love their real kids and I'm positive I spend just as much money on them. Daycare, spas, treats, toys, natural dog foods, insurance and regular vet routine bills, dental included. Schatze is my blue 4 years old and Leibchen is my albino 5 years old.

2- I have fallen in love with 3 people in my lifetime- all of which are still the loves of my life. My 18 year old nephew and my 15 year old niece. The day they were born I feel like a part of me was as well. And my amazing partner whom after many years I STILL share my home, life and heart with.

3- I do believe that there are some things people are just born to do. I'm a protector and caregiver by nature. I feel like it's always been my "job" to make sure my family and friends were ok and taken care of. It's no suprose that I am also a Police Officer. Its my duty and pleasure to go in everyday to risk my life to save the lives of complete strangers.

4- I bleed ORANGE! I am a Tennessee Volunteer fan and have been since the ripe old age of 2 years old. Pat Summitt is more than an icon to me, she is an inspiration and someone who I have ALWAYS admired and strived to be like.

5- I have the BEST family that anyone could have ever been blessed with. My mom and dad are my heros and my sister is the one constant thing that I have always had in my life. I love them dearly and am so lucky to have them.

6- I am a homebody! I work day end and day out in the public dealing with people and their problems so on my time off- I LOVE to stay home with my family and enjoy our time together. Our backyard is our playland. We run around like nuts playing ball with the pups or just chasing each other in circles- good think we have a privacy fence because Im sure our neighbors would think we were loons!!!

7- I am such an dog lover that it truely hearts my heart more when I deal with a case involving dogs moreso than people. I know thats terrible but it breaks my heart and I cant hardly take it.

8- Fall is my favorite time of year- I LOVE all the Orange (Im sure it because of Tennessee) and the cool breezyness outside. Makes me smile.

9- I am a positive person and smile most of the time. So much that people think Im nuts most of the time. I'm even so nice at work (most of the time ) that some people thank me after I give them tickets- then they look and say, "should I be thanking you??" lol it always cracks e up.

10- I believe in treating people the way I want to be treated. No matter the type of house, clothing or how much money is in someoes bank account- people are people to me and all should be treated equal.

11- I love blue eyes- they melt my heart and make me want to stare into them for a really LONG time. I guess is not suprising that my partner has the most beautiful blue eyes Ive ever seen

12- Other than my backyard- a cabin tucked away in the Tennessee mountains, in October, with my baby, is my favorite place on earth.

13- I was raised with a good ole country upbringing. I was raised to say yes ma'am and no sir and I still do it today and Im in my 30's. I am the one who will open the door for old folks and help them get their groceries in the car. I have my parents giving nature and heart and will help anyone who needs my assistance- even if its on my day off.

14- I am a control freak and need to be in control of everything!! This is one reason I don't fly- I cant be in control...

15- I was going to play sotball for the Univeristy of Tennessee but tore my knee up my senior year in highschool. This prevented me from doing so. I was so pissed about the injury and about me not playing that I decided not to go to UT.

16- Believes that love knows no color, age, or sex and that it is a good thing no matter what people say.

17- Is not a tv watcher because I feel like it wastes my life away. I would rather play with my pups or just sit outside and look at the beauty of the things that are created by one much greater than any of us.

18- I am ADD and OCD! I like things just so and very clean. I can't sit still for long at all. I need to be moving and getting things done even if it means sweeping and leaf blowing 3 times in one day I feel useless if Im just sitting around.

19- I do not know how to relax. I'm guessing 318 has the most t do with that. to relax or just sit around makes me feel like im wasting my life not just time. I would rather do something. Wash a car- mow the lawn, anything other than just sitting around. Ido read though just in very short incriments.

20- I believe in God and his many blessings. I am from a family of many many preachers and gospel singers.

21- Every room in my home has something orange in it even if it is just throw pillow. My wardrobe consists of 50 percent orange and I have about 10 pairs of tennis shoes to match. Yea Im seriously a tennessee addict- its really really out of control.

22- I brush my dogs teeth and rub their paws with lotion and they also get supplements each day to keep them healthy. I love LOVE my pups

23- I was hit by a drunk driver while I was on patrol so I make it my mission to get them off the streets. I am glad it was me they hit rather than some poor innocent citizen but I still suffer from severe pain resulting from my neck injury.

24- If I were to win the lottery I would pay off all my familys bills including mine, give them all some for savings and give the rest away and continue to do what I do daily- I love my job and my life. Im very lucky and I know that.

25- Is becoming a MFP addict and I like it

:noway: :noway: :noway: :noway: NO SCALE CHALLENGE:noway: :noway: :noway: :noway:

I have decided that stepping on the scale every morning is doing NOTHING for my motivation. In fact it is bringing me down on a regular basis. The weird part is that if I step on the scale and see a loss i'm still frustrated because "it's not enough."

I have challenged myself to only stepping on the scale on MONDAY MORNINGS from here on out. What does the number on the scale really mean anyway? Truthfully, there are days that I wake up feeling great about how I look and feel in the mirror and then I step on the scale and it's shattered by a gain. I'm sick of letting the scale set the tone for my day everyday.

Who's with me? :drinker:

Me!!!!!!!

I hate it also!!!! And I am starting the 30 day shred today and I measured and I am not weighing until it's over! And when I do I may have gained because hopefully my muscles will be stronger -- but hopefully I lose inches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So from now on on Monday I am goign to update my measurements. It is going to be so hard to not step on that scale!!!!!

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Me!!!!!!!

I hate it also!!!! And I am starting the 30 day shred today and I measured and I am not weighing until it's over! And when I do I may have gained because hopefully my muscles will be stronger -- but hopefully I lose inches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So from now on on Monday I am goign to update my measurements. It is going to be so hard to not step on that scale!!!!!
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Good luck! I know I couldn't not step on the scale! :blushing:

:noway: :noway: :noway: :noway: NO SCALE CHALLENGE:noway: :noway: :noway: :noway:

I have decided that stepping on the scale every morning is doing NOTHING for my motivation. In fact it is bringing me down on a regular basis. The weird part is that if I step on the scale and see a loss i'm still frustrated because "it's not enough."

I have challenged myself to only stepping on the scale on MONDAY MORNINGS from here on out. What does the number on the scale really mean anyway? Truthfully, there are days that I wake up feeling great about how I look and feel in the mirror and then I step on the scale and it's shattered by a gain. I'm sick of letting the scale set the tone for my day everyday.

Who's with me? :drinker:

I am definitely with you.. I do exactly what you posted...I know how you feel 110%...I am a recovering scaloholic. together we can overcome this addiction:huh:

WEEK Three: Mayra
Challenge Starting Weight: 230.2
Current Weight: 221.4
Difference: -7.4
Christmas Goal Weight: 199
Current Size: 18
Goal Size: 16
Aprox Minutes of Weekly Exercise: 322 (5hours 36 minutes)
Highs of last week: I FREAKING LOST 7.4 POUNDS
Lows of last week: Not as much exercise as the week prior
How to Improve (the lows): Get more excersice in this week however I know this week is going to be less because I started working out on Wednesday due to traveling.
Tricks: I have a pair of jeans and a dress on my closet door so every time I go into my room I see them and they make me want to keep at it
Piece of Clothing I'm dying to get into: A pretty turquoise dress that is hanging on my closet door for insperation

WEEK Three: Mayra
Challenge Starting Weight: 230.2
Current Weight: 221.4
Difference: -7.4
Christmas Goal Weight: 199
Current Size: 18
Goal Size: 16
Aprox Minutes of Weekly Exercise: 322 (5hours 36 minutes)
Highs of last week: I FREAKING LOST 7.4 POUNDS
Lows of last week: Not as much exercise as the week prior
How to Improve (the lows): Get more excersice in this week however I know this week is going to be less because I started working out on Wednesday due to traveling.
Tricks: I have a pair of jeans and a dress on my closet door so every time I go into my room I see them and they make me want to keep at it
Piece of Clothing I'm dying to get into: A pretty turquoise dress that is hanging on my closet door for insperation

7.4 POUNDS!!! THAT IS TOTALLY AWESOME! SUPER PRIZE FOR MOST WEIGHT DROPPED DURING THE WEEK! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!

:noway: :noway: :noway: :noway: NO SCALE CHALLENGE:noway: :noway: :noway: :noway:

I have decided that stepping on the scale every morning is doing NOTHING for my motivation. In fact it is bringing me down on a regular basis. The weird part is that if I step on the scale and see a loss i'm still frustrated because "it's not enough."

I have challenged myself to only stepping on the scale on MONDAY MORNINGS from here on out. What does the number on the scale really mean anyway? Truthfully, there are days that I wake up feeling great about how I look and feel in the mirror and then I step on the scale and it's shattered by a gain. I'm sick of letting the scale set the tone for my day everyday.

Who's with me? :drinker:

Me!!!!!!!

I hate it also!!!! And I am starting the 30 day shred today and I measured and I am not weighing until it's over! And when I do I may have gained because hopefully my muscles will be stronger -- but hopefully I lose inches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So from now on on Monday I am goign to update my measurements. It is going to be so hard to not step on that scale!!!!!

I am here tooooo!!! I am a big fatty after vegas