Summer 2009 WILL Be Different Challenge!

Today was a OK day. I never drank all my water today, Work was busy again...which was a good thing or I would have been picking at junk food all day..TOM is here for a visit and I normally eat to much of the BAD things. I was also tired into work today.:yawn: ..I'm guessing with the clocks going ahead during this past weekend. I forced myself to the gym tonight..(even when I got there and realized that I had packed two shirts and no pants) I decided to wear my work pants..HAHA I was there and I wasn't going to walk out with no workout at all...JUST OVERDESSED :laugh: .

Its only 9:42 pm and I think I should get ready for bed :yawn: not sure how much longer I can stay up.

Question:

Has anyone else been feeling a little tired since cuting back on the calories? Any suggestions?

JoJo

So I'm hoping I can get in on this yet - I know you started several weeks ago but I just happened upon this site today and am loving it! My starting weight is 207# and my goal weight is 170#. I have a ton of new bikinis for the lake this summer and want to look smokin' hot! So I hope you'll let me join and keep myself accountable!! Thanks!!

Hey everyone.

I've only been doing OK I guess with this week's challenges. Where I work the parking lot is small, so there's not really anywhere FAR AWAY to park. But I have been using the stairs in my house more often which is good I guess.

I've been really good about my calories (always under all week! even sunday when i got to have a little chocolate malt yum!) and drinking tons of water (i potty every 40 minutes at work i swear)

I haven't been to the store this week so I haven't been able to compare anything, but I think last time I was there I was comparing yogurts =/

I just finished breakfast (frosted mini-wheats with 1/2% milk) and my tummy is not taking it too well so here's hoping to a good rest of the day for my tummy and for all my fellow challengers!

Well, I felt pretty good - got up and ran 3 miles - even though it was -1 winchill! YIKES!! Started snowing at the last of my run but it was still nice! Have a meeting tonight so I'm hoping I can stay on track. Last night took my kids to the movie and was so bad - having both a buttered popcorn and a regular pop!! So this morning the scale didn't look too nice! So I probably won't get in my second workout today but I'll just hit it hard again tomorrow!:sad:

just got done eating supper, and off to the gym in a couple minutes. then i cant wait to watch biggest loser.

So today I was so hungry for some reason...I actually had two separate lunches..one at 12 and one around 2:30 :blushing: I am hoping its a sign my metabolism is increasing or maybe it's from all the strength training i've been doing....or it was just me being a little piggie today:laugh:

either way...i worked out after work and burnt off most of my double lunch....i am over about 150 calories...not terrible considering

Hope everyone had a better day than me! :flowerforyou:

Hello Everyone,

Today I was very bad, I almost double my calorie intake in one sitting. I can't seem to get all my water in this week as will. I got kinda of pissed in work again, but this time at a coworker...she was going through one of her hot spills and I was cold, my fingertips were even turning blue. My mood tonight wasn't great (thanks to TOM and work) so I pigged out trying to make myself feel better.....but it didn't.

Had good intentions on exercising tonight but I'm feeling to tired...I wonder what tomorrow brings...One thing for sure..it won't be exercise. I have a busy night ahead of me....and it will be late t before I get home tomorrow. Hopefully things will start to look up tomorrow so that I can get back on track for Thursday night weigh in. I'm guessing I will have a weight gain this week.

Good luck to everyone on Thursday weigh in....see you then.

Hi everyone!!! I didnt check in yesterday which turned into bad food choices BUT today is much much better...um, I still have to log my food for today...i guess i better get to that, huh?

anyhoo, the doc was NOT happy with me for not losing my ten pounds...this time he has given me three months. He told me to do any exercises but to stop if my back hurt...DUH, right???

SO, this evening I got on the treadmill and could only walk three minutes at a speed of 1.0!!! UGH!!
I then broke down in tears....I just cannot believe it not even 5 minutes.:ohwell: So I reallllly need to watch the foods I eat...calories calories calories...I am really upset with myself.

ok ok I need to quit griping...sorry. Tomorrow is another day and maybe I can make it to 4 minutes That is my goal! YES I need to to think positive...right?

well, it is late SO I wish you all a great Tuesday night!

melissa

hi, i was wondering what the benefits of drinking so much water are, and if you guys have any tricks to actual drink that much water. other then working out i never really feel thirsty.
Today i actually ate breakfast,i never eat it cuz im never hungry at that time. i also have a chicken in the slow cooker, so im excited for supper. hope everyone has a good day today

Happy Wednesday to all. Hope it is going well. Couple of things to address....

First, benifits to water...there are TONS! You can google them and find them but promoting weight loss and aiding in healthy skin are bigs ones for me. To help with your water intake, maybe try some of the Crystal Light flavor packets. They are very low calorie and can add a lot of taste to your beverage! Also, warm lemon water helps. Maybe to help with your water intake you should set a time limit for yourself. For instance, say you are going to drink this much water by this time. Make it a challenge for yourself and if you complete the challege, reward yourself in a wonderfully sweet, low calorie way! :happy: I don't know if that will help, but that is what I got! Drinking water for me is normally fine because I talk all day and I need something to keep my throat moist!

As for the 4 pound weight gain....when are you weighing yourself? Also, remember that you are building muscle and that will weigh more. Make sure that Thursday you weigh yourself when you first get up, after going potty, and with no clothes on! :laugh: Always makes me feel better! Regardless, don't get discouraged. Even if the scale is not where you would like, knowing that you are eating right and working out will help. I know it's hard to think positive in those situations, but that's part of the healthy mindset. And, that's why we are here!! :smooched:

Today for me has been crazy. Didn't get to eat my breakfast like normal so I was starving at lunch! Hoping to go to the gym tonight....nope, change that....AM going to the gym tonight. Woot! Need a good sweat before weigh in! I'll check back in later! Have a great afternoon everyone!

This is such a great group! Starting Weight 132. 10 weeks isn't that long, so it shouldn't be too hard to keep our motivation and will power strong. Let's do this

OH YES, THAT REMINDS ME!

i was thinking that we could have our first CHECK IN GOAL on the 30th April, to see if we have met our goals, and adjust, make changes or just keep on truckin!

so the 30-4-09 is only 8 thusdays away (including tomorrow), so we can think of what we want to have achieved in the next 2 months, then after that i will set another CHECK IN, so we can do the same

how about it? suggestions? ideas? is this ok with everybody?

let me know what you think guys!

Are you thinking any type of goal? like a weight-goal? or an exercise goal? pant-size?

I think that would be a great idea. I like Tamaras ideas..maybe we could pick one that we want?!?

OH YES, THAT REMINDS ME!

i was thinking that we could have our first CHECK IN GOAL on the 30th April, to see if we have met our goals, and adjust, make changes or just keep on truckin!

so the 30-4-09 is only 8 thusdays away (including tomorrow), so we can think of what we want to have achieved in the next 2 months, then after that i will set another CHECK IN, so we can do the same

how about it? suggestions? ideas? is this ok with everybody?

let me know what you think guys!

:flowerforyou:

Sounds great... I would like to set my goal towards fitting into pants one size smaller, and weigh 10 pounds lighter...

Good Luck to everyone with their weigh in's tonight!