Lose 10 lbs in September Challenge

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  • licha75
    licha75 Posts: 391 Member
    bumpity bump for later.
  • tishaloses
    tishaloses Posts: 234 Member
    Still stuck at 203!! I haven't been eating the greatest. I need to get back into this. I WANT 199 so bad this month so it will stop haunting me!!!
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    CONGRATS to all the losers. We are doing great. Keep up the good work. thanks for the recipe. I would love to see more recipes shared on here.
    here is my exercise plan
    monday......walk/hike 60 mins
    tuesday.....hit the gym, bike 35 mins, treadmill 35 mins, stairstepper 10 mins, weight machines 20 mins
    wednesday.....walk 30 mins and exercise dvd 30 mins
    thursday.......hit the gym ( same as tuesday)

    food plan

    breakfast......yogurt and fruit or oatmeal
    lunch.......lean cuisine, pbj sandwich or turkey sandwich with fruit
    snacks.....popcorn, mini rice cakes, or skinny cow ice cream or Mcdonalds ice cream cone:blushing:
    dinner,,,,,,,monday.....chicken soft taco and salad
    tuesday......grilled chicken, rice and veggie
    wednesday,,,,,ground turkey, black bean burritos and melon
    thursday........terriyaki chicken bowls and melon
    and water, water, water..............:smile:
  • randylevy
    randylevy Posts: 67 Member
    Hello, I'm here. Today was a great day. After having lost only one pound last week, I went to my Quick Weight Loss Center and weighed in; I was down 2.4 lbs. I'm not changing the spreadsheet but hopefully I'll see a nice loss on Friday.
  • ash_nichole0608
    ash_nichole0608 Posts: 5
    good job everyone!=)
  • kbrogan78
    kbrogan78 Posts: 158 Member
    Here's my plan for the week (only 1 day late!):

    Breakfast (same every day)- homemade "latte" (Via mixed into almond or dairy milk), Greek yogurt

    Tues- Lunch: tuna, crackers, cucumbers
    Dinner: spagetti squash w/ marinara, salad
    Exercise- Zumba

    Wed- Lunch: Moroccan cous cous, raw veggies
    Dinner: grilled veggie quesadilla (dinner out at our Farmers' Market)
    Exercise- walking to/from Farmers' Market, 30DS

    Thurs- Lunch: Moroccan cous cous, raw veggies
    Dinner: ground turkey lasagna, salad
    Exercise- Zumba

    Fri- Lunch: tuna, crackers, veggies
    Dinner: leftovers (squash or lasagna), salad
    Exercise: 30DS

    Snacks will be fruit or hard boiled eggs, usually another "latte" before I sit down to work at 8pm

    Looking forward to finishing out the week strong because the last couple days were anything but!
  • tiffypooh2u
    tiffypooh2u Posts: 299 Member
    I don't know why I can't get past the weekend! I used to do so good on the weekends, but lately I haven't been... I was good Saturday, but then Sunday came around and BOOM see ya! Monday was pretty bad last night. I had a craving for spaghetti o's and ate the whole can... AT 10 O'CLOCK PM!!!!!!! what the heck is that about?!?!!? After eating 3 slices of cheese pizza for dinner.... ???
  • MDLNH
    MDLNH Posts: 587 Member
    This week should be interesting ....

    I have a mild sinus infection and feel lousy (not eating much) ... also not doing much cardio either.
  • leslielt
    leslielt Posts: 113 Member
    Should be easy, I've lost 8 pounds in a week so far.
    You've lost over a pound a day??? How? Please don't say you are on HCG
  • zumbawhit
    zumbawhit Posts: 115 Member
    The water intake... eh, I'm workin on it!
    Ok, my plan/schedule:

    Food wise, I've already not done so well, but it's hard to plan when I don't know what I'm doing day-to-day. So, I'm just gonna have to wing that one.
    Workout schedule:
    (We'll start from today since I haven't posted before now)

    Tuesday: P90X arms, Zumba 4:30-5:30, stay for body toning class 5:30-6:30
    Wednesday: Parent Night at school, so hopefully a minimum 1mile walk with the kids (5K run if I can get away and the foot is feeling ok) Otherwise, P90X abs or legs.
    Thursday: Normal workout routine 9-11 (abs/pilates/spinning/weights), Zumba 4:30-5:30
    Friday: School Carnival that night, so hopefully I can fit in a quick walk/run. Otherwise, P90X abs.
    Saturday: 10-11 Zumba, 11-12 Zumba toning/abs

    If not for anyone else, that schedule is for me. This is going to be an INSANE week, so a plan will actually help!
  • leslielt
    leslielt Posts: 113 Member
    1.Will do and have no problem.

    2. Make a plan and follow it!

    I have a rough idea of what to eat and when I can exercise but it will be hard to set to a specific time of day because I am starting a new shift at work (2a-10:30a) and I am still not sure how that will work out with my normal eating, sleeping, and exercise times. I’m going to do the best I can but until I get used to it I don’t know what the best time will be for me. I do know that I sleep better when I do intense workout then without so there is no doubt that I will be exercising. There is also the fact that my job is physically demanding and I also have a bad left heel that will hurt if I hit it wrong. Wish it was normal like my right heel, then I wouldn’t have as much of a problem with it. So here is a rough sketch of what I will be doing for the next four days. There is also the fact that my husband wants to go out to eat Wednesday or Thursday so my dinner plans might change.
    FOOD/EXERCISE:
    Mon-
    Meal1: smoothie, coffee, egg: 350 cal.
    Meal2: tomato soup & salad 150-200 cal.
    Meal3: smoothie, cut veggies, 300 cal.
    Meal4: BLT salad in a pita pocket, water 400 cal.
    Snacks: 8 cherries, 1 apple, 150 cal.
    Exercise: 1:30-2:30p circuit training for 20-30 min & a 30/40 min run-hike
    Tue-
    Meal1: 1/3 c oatmeal w ½ c fruit , coffee, egg: 350 cal.
    Meal2: ½ English muffin & 1 LC tomato wedge & salad 150-200 cal.
    Meal3: popcorn, cut veggies, 300 cal.
    Meal4: makeover tater-topped casserole, water 400 cal.
    Snacks: 8 cherries, 1 apple, 150 cal.
    Exercise: 1:30-2:30p circuit training for 20-30 min & a 30/40 min run-hike
    Wed-
    Meal1: 1/3 c oatmeal w ½ c fruit , coffee, egg: 350 cal.
    Meal2: ½ English muffin & 1 LC tomato wedge & salad 150-200 cal.
    Meal3: popcorn, cut veggies, 300 cal.
    Meal4: Grilled Pepper jack chix sandwich, veggie stix, water 400 cal.
    Snacks: 8 cherries, 1 apple, 150 cal.
    Exercise: 1:30-2:30p circuit training for 20-30 min & a 45 min wii fit
    Thur-
    Meal1: 1/3 c oatmeal w ½ c fruit , coffee, egg: 350 cal.
    Meal2: ½ English muffin & 1 LC tomato wedge & salad 150-200 cal.
    Meal3: smoothie, cut veggies, 300 cal.
    Meal4: Spinach Lasagna, veggie stix, water 400 cal.
    Snacks: 8 cherries, 1 apple, 150 cal.
    Exercise: 1:30-2:30p circuit training for 20-30 min & a 45min bike ride (if my bike gets fixed) if not I’ll run/hike again.

    umm...wow
  • Athena413
    Athena413 Posts: 1,709 Member
    I need some mini-challenge ideas. If you can think of anything, send it to me in a message. Help!!
  • ADTeachTX
    ADTeachTX Posts: 204 Member
    bump
  • ADTeachTX
    ADTeachTX Posts: 204 Member
    Ok - so I read the challenge for this week. I haven't been able to check in as much as I would have liked but here I am.

    Challenge:

    Breakfast is always 1 of 3 things: (avg 300 cal)
    1. 2 tbsp PB, 1 apple
    2. 1 oz cheddar cheese, 3 slices low fat ham deli meat, 16 RF wheat thins
    3. PBJ sandwich

    Lunch is usually 1 of 2 things (avg 450 cals)
    1. some kind of progresso soup (each serving under 150 cals), whole can - <300 cal, a fruit
    2. salad with chicken, cheese, croutons, and lite dressing, fruit or crackers

    Dinner: (usually averages about 700 cals)
    Monday - leftovers (shrimp stir fry)
    Tuesday - was supposed to be creamy chicken and noodles but worked late so had subway instead
    Wedneday - have to work late but hubby is making beef and broccoli - will eat some when i get home
    Thursday - we usually go out (probably Mexican this week - will try to stay away from the chips)
    Friday - I forgot but I have it on my menu on the fridge at home.

    Snacks: (avg 250 - 300 cal)
    1. fruit
    2. string cheese
    3. fiber one bar

    Total daily intake is about 1750 cals.

    I don't work out at this time so I am way more diligent about my food choices. It is working. I am down another 2.2 pounds this week!
  • sherid94
    sherid94 Posts: 10 Member
    Hi all! I am happy to report that I am now in the overweight BMI rather than the obese BMI!! That makes me very happy!!
  • mc2882sin
    mc2882sin Posts: 5
    The pix of the fat...how nasty but a helpful tool in not eating fat...THANK YOU!!!
  • Athena413
    Athena413 Posts: 1,709 Member
    Hi all! I am happy to report that I am now in the overweight BMI rather than the obese BMI!! That makes me very happy!!

    Congrats!!! :drinker:
  • holdthefries
    holdthefries Posts: 514 Member
    Hi all! I am happy to report that I am now in the overweight BMI rather than the obese BMI!! That makes me very happy!!
    Yeah! That must feel good!
  • Athena413
    Athena413 Posts: 1,709 Member
    Tell me what you guys think about my mini-challenge ideas thus far...

    I think for the last week of September we're going to do some sort of stairs challenge - like - climb so many stairs throughout the week.

    October I'm looking at putting together something with a boot camp theme where we start off in "basic training" with a somewhat small amount of exercises that someone in boot camp might do and then add more reps each week.

    Then in November I'm thinking about doing the 10 lb Turkey Trot and the goal for the month would be to get in so many miles of physical activity - not just running, walking, cycling - but any kind of activity you do...there's an activity converter through America on the move that I think we could use.

    Nothing is final yet, so if you have any other suggestions, please message me and let me know. I just don't want anyone to get stuck in a rut and drop out of the challenge because it's boring or anything! :smile:
  • randylevy
    randylevy Posts: 67 Member
    Hi all! I am happy to report that I am now in the overweight BMI rather than the obese BMI!! That makes me very happy!!

    That is awesome news.
  • Seraph1120
    Seraph1120 Posts: 194 Member
    Tell me what you guys think about my mini-challenge ideas thus far...

    I think for the last week of September we're going to do some sort of stairs challenge - like - climb so many stairs throughout the week.

    October I'm looking at putting together something with a boot camp theme where we start off in "basic training" with a somewhat small amount of exercises that someone in boot camp might do and then add more reps each week.

    Then in November I'm thinking about doing the 10 lb Turkey Trot and the goal for the month would be to get in so many miles of physical activity - not just running, walking, cycling - but any kind of activity you do...there's an activity converter through America on the move that I think we could use.

    Nothing is final yet, so if you have any other suggestions, please message me and let me know. I just don't want anyone to get stuck in a rut and drop out of the challenge because it's boring or anything! :smile:

    These are awesome ideas! Great ways to change it up. I'm totally looking forward to keeping up with this group through the next month(s).

    As far as this week goes, trying to keep up with the water intake. Falling behind a couple days since it's so crazy at work that I hardly have time to reach for my water bottle next to me! Which also leads to me being completely drained. Next week's looking to be the same way. But, even though I couldn't get in a planned workout routine, I've at least pushed myself to get to the gym a couple nights this week. And I've preregistered for a 5K this weekend for Neuroblastoma. My cousin's daughter is the Grand Marshall for the Super Jake Foundation 5K Run/Walk. No way I was gonna let her down, even if I've been in a funk lately. First 5K! Hoping for the best! :smile:
  • tiffypooh2u
    tiffypooh2u Posts: 299 Member
    Tell me what you guys think about my mini-challenge ideas thus far...

    I think for the last week of September we're going to do some sort of stairs challenge - like - climb so many stairs throughout the week.

    October I'm looking at putting together something with a boot camp theme where we start off in "basic training" with a somewhat small amount of exercises that someone in boot camp might do and then add more reps each week.

    Then in November I'm thinking about doing the 10 lb Turkey Trot and the goal for the month would be to get in so many miles of physical activity - not just running, walking, cycling - but any kind of activity you do...there's an activity converter through America on the move that I think we could use.

    Nothing is final yet, so if you have any other suggestions, please message me and let me know. I just don't want anyone to get stuck in a rut and drop out of the challenge because it's boring or anything! :smile:

    I think they are great ideas! I might have a hard time with the stairs though because I have a one story house and my office is on ground level as well... I never really see stairs too much... unless I'm out somewhere (which I always take them)
  • themommie
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    the mini challenges sound great. thanks for keeping us on track......
  • wutamunkee
    wutamunkee Posts: 440 Member
    Tell me what you guys think about my mini-challenge ideas thus far...

    I think for the last week of September we're going to do some sort of stairs challenge - like - climb so many stairs throughout the week.

    October I'm looking at putting together something with a boot camp theme where we start off in "basic training" with a somewhat small amount of exercises that someone in boot camp might do and then add more reps each week.

    Then in November I'm thinking about doing the 10 lb Turkey Trot and the goal for the month would be to get in so many miles of physical activity - not just running, walking, cycling - but any kind of activity you do...there's an activity converter through America on the move that I think we could use.

    Nothing is final yet, so if you have any other suggestions, please message me and let me know. I just don't want anyone to get stuck in a rut and drop out of the challenge because it's boring or anything! :smile:

    That sounds awesome!!!!
  • sboo
    sboo Posts: 170 Member
    Still stuck at 203!! I haven't been eating the greatest. I need to get back into this. I WANT 199 so bad this month so it will stop haunting me!!!

    Goodluck, I'm chasing that dream....:smile:
  • ASF68
    ASF68 Posts: 44 Member
    Bump
  • Athena413
    Athena413 Posts: 1,709 Member
    Here's the link to the spreadsheet - don't forget to input your weight tomorrow!!!

    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ApGWjN0Yz2hfdFhpSVlFYWNsdjR4N3lUNVNjTnhlVlE&hl=en_US#gid=4
  • Athena413
    Athena413 Posts: 1,709 Member
    LAST MINI-CHALLENGE (courtesy of obstacleone):

    1. WATER, WATER, WATER!

    2. 1,500 stairs between Friday morning and next Thursday evening...if you don't have access to a set of stairs, find a brick or a board or something that can serve as a step and count steps while watching TV or something. I personally HATE stairs, but I'll do my best to take all 4 flights every day at work when I get there and when I get back from lunch...ugh! This one will DEFINITELY be a challenge for me!!! (it comes out to about 215/day)

    3. Share here on the thread at least one NSV (non-scale victory) that you have for the month of September.

    YOU CAN DO IT!!!!! :drinker:
  • Seraph1120
    Seraph1120 Posts: 194 Member
    Stairs!! I can totally work with this...now to figure out who to talk to at work so I can stop getting locked in the stairwell! I work on the 16th floor and found out one day that my badge doesn't give me access to any other floor...not even the cafeteria. Grrr.
    But this does give me the push to try out the nifty stair machine at the gym. =)
  • obstacleone
    obstacleone Posts: 228
    So glad you went with my idea for the stair challenge it's not that hard to do..
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