Healthy for the Holidays Challenge - 9/06 - 11/22

I'd like to join this challenge also! I just re-committed today to losing the rest of my baby weight (my baby is 18 months, yikes!), and this is just what I need. I've got the exercise part down great, but I need to focus my diet.

Height: 5'4"
Starting Weight: 148
Goal Weight for 11/22: 133
Non scale goals: Cut down on processed food

I'm back in!

CW - 175.4
GW - 165

NSVs
1 - Comfortably wear an old dance costume for Halloween (planning to go as an ice skater - I can get into it now just not quite comfortable). Last time I wore it I was 15.
2 - Complete a 10 mile race on 10/29. My NSV is to maintain my training schedule - I have a tendency to do really well for 3-5 weeks and then miss one and fall off the wagon. To complete 10 miles in 8 weeks I need to stick to my schedule like glue!
3 - Have the guts to post my before/after pictures.

You can add me to the schedule for the challenges for one week. Preferrably in October (the company I work for gets REALLY busy in Nov and I may be distracted then.

*edit - you can just put down NSV #3 in the spreadsheet.

My only suggestion would be to make sure you have the most updated version of internet explorer or firefox (whichever you use) or browser in general.. I can see it just fine and I'm pretty sure I'm still on IE7.

also because its an https is a secure site.. so you might have to go tools, internet options and make sure that your accepting cookies. nom nom nom

Hey guys! Just wondering if I could still join this group?

If so, here are my stats:
CW: 145
GW 11/22: 120

I'd like to ultimately get down to about 115-110, but that may not be possible in only a few months, so I'll say 120.

Count me in

CW 198
GW 188

@ Stacy....mmm cookies lol. Yeah my browser accepts cookies but still no luck. Oh well, I'm using the most current internet explorer too. I'll try later on my laptop:)

angela, try downloading mozilla firefox and using that. it's be a "better" internet browser anyway. Tends to be more up-to-date and is the thing that is recommended for people to use instead of standard pre-loaded browsers like IE (PCs) and safari (macs).

Don't have a lot of workout motivation today. Just feeling like blowing it off. BUT, I just got new 8lb handweights, so I'm thinking I'll do some strength training tonite, since getting back to that is one of my goals.

"Why do you have new 8lb handweights?" you ask. "So glad you asked," I answer. "You see, I won a weightloss challenge at work, thanks to my support system in myfitnesspal.com, and was gifted with a $20 gift card to sports authority, so I thought I should use it to buy new weights! See losing weight can also turn to profits, or free gifts" :happy: Thanks to all my friends for helping to make it happen!

Thank you! I'm so excited! I always struggle through the holidays, and I think this group will really help me.

Just poppin in for a quick check in:
Water-2/7
Exercise-1.5/7 haha...got off the bus at an earlier stop tonight, and walked home four blocks carrying groceries, at 3.5 mph...so not a full 30 mins, but it was a workout, trust me!!

Tried a new food tonight...Gardein BBQ Pulls (or something like that). Basically it's bbq pulled pork, without the pork. And I have to say, it was pretty decent! A little bit chewy, but it was also super hot out of the micro, so it might have been better had I been able to actually bite into it!! lol Paired it with vegetarian butternut squash soup and yummy grainy/seedy/flaxy bread from the bakery.

A delicious dinner!

Hope you all had a great day!!

I was so wondering about the fakey BBQ pork thingies. Interesting.

Made the goals for today, barely. I didn't want to "fail" on the first week's challenges, so I pushed myself to get some exercise in. And the exercise lead to more water. So it's 2/7 on the week. And my arms are so feeling it from the workout with the 8# weights. yipee!

Just had a quick question..
Why do I gain weight every time I start jogging again? I started jogging 3-5 miles regularly again last week. Tuesday I weighed 132, today weighed 135. I know I didn't gain 3 lbs of fat in 2 days. I also know It's not muscle. Am I retaining water? Glycogen as a source of fuel for the next workout? Why is it that every time I start exercising regularly I weigh more and look and feel bloated? I know it's not fat but it still annoys me..

How do I add numbers to the spreadsheet if it's "view only"? I wanted to change my 11/22 goal weight to something more reasonable. Thanks in advance!

I'm the only one who can edit the spreadsheet. I'm happy to make changes at any time. Either submit a new posting in the group thread or send me a personal message in MFP.

Just had a quick question..
Why do I gain weight every time I start jogging again? I started jogging 3-5 miles regularly again last week. Tuesday I weighed 132, today weighed 135. I know I didn't gain 3 lbs of fat in 2 days. I also know It's not muscle. Am I retaining water? Glycogen as a source of fuel for the next workout? Why is it that every time I start exercising regularly I weigh more and look and feel bloated? I know it's not fat but it still annoys me..

Nothing's more annoying than gaining weight, especially if you're working hard to lose it! I know a few marathon trainers who typically gain weight while they train for marathons but lose it when they go back to regular workouts. One reason is they're in "athletic conditioning" mode instead of "fat burning" mode. They're training their bodies to run long distances, so their bodies respond by storing carbohydrates as glycogen for the long runs, which always impedes weight loss. Maybe your body's doing the same thing if you haven't been jogging in awhile? If you're not running long distances, then just be persistent, and your body will get used to your new routine. Hopefully the weight will just melt off then!

had a cardio day today. did the elliptical at lunch and danced again tonight. fun stuff! LOL

Exercise: 2/7
Water: 2/7

tomorrow I'm going to the fair so my calories are sure to be off BUT I'm sure I'll walk at least 5 miles pushing a 100lb stroller!

ask and you shall receive - take my 1st week of posting, so that's next week. Ailene got us started off with back to basics, I'm sure you'll think of something great to push us in week 2. Thanks Jess!

Ok, so I'm on for next week...and we are doing that on Tuesadays now, right? lol...my days and nights have been so screwed up since working so much this week! I will have to think of something wonderful! Hmmm....
My water was good today...exercise not so great unless you count running around with a 3 year old in the grocery store and the library..had to rest up in the latter part of the day due to working 3rd shift right now...gonna bang something out while I'm here though! Everyone is doing great, keep it up!