THE Team Week 5

markay3: SW368/CW/355/GW/299/total progress -13lbs
get_fit2009: SW175/CW164/GW140 - No change

Good morning, children! Can you say the word "plateau"? I know you can, say it with me now, P...L...A...T...E...A...U. Very good! Our friend Kathy is on a "plateau"!



Grrrr! :grumble: I know, I know, this too shall pass. But what a bummer!

I posted my status in the old thread.

markay3: SW368/CW/355/GW/299/total progress -13lbs
get_fit2009: SW175/CW164/GW140 - No change
adopt4: SW274/CW256/GW191 - 3.9 pounds lost

I had to weigh myself a couple of times to make sure the scale wasn't being funky... but if it was, it was a consistent funky. 3.9 pounds lost! Hurray! I can't believe it! I guess the change up in workouts is working!

CM - I'll miss you,
but I respect your decision for a break ~ treat yourself well We'll be right here.....

Markay - Big bummer about the lay off! Great about the weight loss! Remember, when something is taken from our grasp, it is only so our hands are empty to recieve something better!! Be strong - focus on your health!

Stillkristi- Per your mid week slump - for what it worth, I drink nothing but water Mon, Tue and most of Wednesday, BUT starting Wed. afternoon, I allow myself to have some different beverages - some mint tea w/stevia; some diet 7up (I know I know - I don't need to hear about the ickyness of artificial sweeteners:grumble: ); etc. and I allow myself that sort of stuff - on top of my water - through Sunday - I usually not really thirsty cuz of all that dang water, so its more of a sipping pleasure.... but it's my little trick (or treat?)

Dewdrop - I am so glad you joined our thread - you are quite the encourager and I just love you for that!!

Adopt4: Happy dance for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Prayerful: Ditto on the "good to recognize your bodies limitations and respect it". You are definately doing all the right things to take care of yourself, give your body time to take care of you - you are so inspiring and I love your body for bringing you here!:bigsmile: :flowerforyou:

Getfit - I can say plateauuuuuu, I can also say patieeeeence.....:bigsmile: Good for you for knowing that's what it takes! Well, that and a bunch of exercise and eating right, darnit:grumble:

Yayyyyy Agapita!!! Another pound down!!!:drinker: :flowerforyou:

markay3: SW368/CW/355/GW/299/total progress -13lbs
get_fit2009: SW175/CW164/GW140 - No change
adopt4: SW274/CW256/GW191 - 3.9 pounds lost
lulubar: SW 205/CW 193/GW145/-2 lbs.

So, yeah, I'm down 2 lbs this week:bigsmile: after a two week wash out, so I'm happy!!! Total down is now 12 lbs in 8 weeks. Pretty sweeeet! Tata for now

Thanks Prayerfull and Lulu!

School work is not over, but I am taking a little break, and going to go for a run

Good job guys on the loss!!!!

Markay3: SW368/CW/355/GW/299/total progress -13lbs
Get_fit2009: SW175/CW164/GW140 - No change
Adopt4: SW274/CW256/GW191 - 3.9 pounds lost
Lulubar: SW 205/CW 193/GW145/-2 lbs.
Chanty: SW 148/CW 138/GW 125/-1 lbs

markay3: SW368/CW/355/GW/299/total progress -13lbs
get_fit2009: SW175/CW164/GW140 - No change

Good morning, children! Can you say the word "plateau"? I know you can, say it with me now, P...L...A...T...E...A...U. Very good! Our friend Kathy is on a "plateau"!



Grrrr! :grumble: I know, I know, this too shall pass. But what a bummer!

Now Kathy sing with me:
"We're not giving up, NO!" "We're not giving up, NO, NO, NO!" "NO we're not!"

No way, Jose! I just got done with a spinning class to be SURE I don't quit!

[happy dance] :bigsmile:

Dancing with you, Kristi! YAY! :drinker: And dancing burns some calories, right?
So happy for ya! Way to go! :flowerforyou:
And best of luck with all the things you gotta take care of at work.

Hurray Stillkristi! You go girl!!

Just got back from the gym. Learned a few lessons today:
1. Rice Krispies cereal is not a good breakfast before a workout.
2. Skipping the protein bar before a workout is not a good idea.
3. Skipping the stretching part before exercising is not a good idea. (OW OW OW)

Did not get close to my results yesterday, waah, but I think I know why (see above). Did 13 min on elliptical, 22 on treadmill, 14 on elliptical (new record!) and 3.5 mins on treadmill to make sure I met my goal. Total: 52.5 mins cardio, 501 calories burned. And I hurt. And exhausted. And I've learned my lesson well.... Will try the Special K protein water tomorrow before workout. Don't really want to buy that Max Muscle stuff if something else will do the same thing!

Hurray Stillkristi! You go girl!!

Just got back from the gym. Learned a few lessons today:
1. Rice Krispies cereal is not a good breakfast before a workout.
2. Skipping the protein bar before a workout is not a good idea.
3. Skipping the stretching part before exercising is not a good idea. (OW OW OW)

Did not get close to my results yesterday, waah, but I think I know why (see above). Did 13 min on elliptical, 22 on treadmill, 14 on elliptical (new record!) and 3.5 mins on treadmill to make sure I met my goal. Total: 52.5 mins cardio, 501 calories burned. And I hurt. And exhausted. And I've learned my lesson well.... Will try the Special K protein water tomorrow before workout. Don't really want to buy that Max Muscle stuff if something else will do the same thing!

Thats a great workout adopt4.. Good for you...

:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure...than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat.
- Theodore Roosevelt
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Weight loss, and healthy living are not for the weak of spirit. It is difficult. It is far easier to give in to the pressures of the world.

I sent out several personal posts to past (and missing) members on our thread this week. I got back many replies, and most of them had one excuse or another why they weren’t on our thread anymore. I don’t know how many of the replies were honest with me or with themselves, but I do know that this has to be done EVERY day. (Not necessarily THIS team or any “team” persay…just the “Process”.) If we have a day where we fall away, we just need to get right back at it.
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I am going to be away from the boards for most of the week. If I'm not back by Thursday night, someone start a new thread next Friday, please. I'm kinda burned out on the message boards right now. I'll check mail, though.:flowerforyou:

We will miss you CM....

:frown: :frown: :frown:

Hi everyone, still at work, with a break for a minute, so I thought I would catch up on my calorie logging, and check in with you all.

Dewdrop - thanks!!! As was mentioned earlier, you are a great cheer leader! I love your little cheering section, very nice. So good to have you with us!

Lulu, thanks for the tip on mid week beverage reward. Don't worry, I have been am practically living on Crystal Light during my transition off soda. :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Nita, you are almost out of the 200s, I think that calls for another happy dance. (Ahem, Dewdrop, I need to borrow your dance squad!)

Get_fit, I thought of a reframe for your plateau, (and by the way, that is a word I never spell correctly, so thank you! :happy: ) Anyway, you are on this plateau to catch your breath for the trip
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the other side. Yea!!! :flowerforyou: :bigsmile:

Adopt4, your lessons learned at the gym sound valuable, if rough. I am suspecting you will bounce right back, cuz that's who you are! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

Zano, great idea for a challenge! I really love your first sentence, I so needed that! Seems like there is some whacky stuff going on outside our THE Team on MFP, but you reminded me that THE Team is a great palce, and WE WiLL stay focused, because we encourage each other so much. Good luck on your seven lbs to Yoga. As for the challenge, hmmm... I just calculated, and ifI drink half my weight in water, I will be drinking a small swimming pool every day! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
Thats a lot of water. And I already do the calorie logging, so I am going to do the 4 to 5 days of exercise. I may have trouble with doing an hour, but I am going to try. I've only been doing 30 minutes. Yea!!!

Stillkristi - I love your reframe for Getfit! And as for your comment about drinking a small pool - too funny!!! :laugh: That's exactly how I feel ~ some days, I literally can NOT drink it all - but I absolutely get in my 8 glasses.

FYI teamies - I read somewhere the other day (maybe on a post? but I don't think so, not sure) that a tablespoon of flax seed before workouts prevents soreness... anyone else know of this theory? Let me know... Thanks.

Good morning everyone..

I'm so glad it's the weekend.. But where is everyone...

I got in my cardio this morning.. Trying to figure out this new HRM.. Husband is reading the manual.. I did something wrong with it.. Said I burned 660 calories in 35 mins on the treadmill.. I don't think so....

Hope you all have a great weekend.. I am off to play with my 18 mo old grandson Austin....

Anita

Bound to be better next weigh-in healthy mom. I had a visit from Aunt Flow during the second week I was checking in with you all. I weighed on Saturday (two days early if I am weighing every week) and the scale had not budged. :sad: :sad: :sad: I was so bummed. However, I decided to wait and weigh again on Monday which was the official week end, and had lost 3.4 lbs. So, next week will be good!