Christmas Countdown Challenge (Closed) - Week #9

I had a huge nsv last night!!! Was walking around walmart and got hungry for ice cream. Instead if going to the grocery isle and buying some I went home did 30 DS and went to bed ( bathed first of course ). I'm very proud if myself

Amazing!!!! Way to Go!!!!!!

CW: 175

Bust: 41.5
Waist: 38.5
Hips: 39.5
Arm: 13.5
Thigh: 25

Can't explain my loss this week, didn't expect it at all after losing 2 pounds last week but I'll take it!!
I have been on MFP for 2 months now and have lost 13 pounds. That's good progress as far as I'm concerned. I would happily take another 13 pounds over the next 3 months until Christmas. Slow and steady....

Planks are soooo difficult!! Nowhere near the 25 min mark yet but I'm gonna keep trying and will get them done along with our new challenge this week.

Good luck everyone! xx

Ok, I was talking to my niece about the plank and apparently I was starting at the hardest level. So, I did some research and found this progression video, where it starts with the easiest plank to the hardest. I'm going to try the different levels and see what I can do. Of course, always pushing myself to get to the next level.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrHG7m4m4-A

Thought some of you might like to see the different levels also.

Measurements and weight the same as last month. 160 still! At least I lost the three pound gain I had on Monday:( Let's hope that trend continues.

Cw 183
ARM 11,5
bust 38
waist 34.75
hips 42.25
thigh 22

Nsv: went to universal studios tonight to see blue man group with my dad for our birthdays. I wore the new outfit I bought. I felt pretty. I felt more confident then I have in years...not once did I walk looking at the ground. I wasn't troubled with eye contact....this is big for me!! I did however fail miserably eatting this weekend although I didn't have any fried foods!! Tomorrows a new day!

Wow that is really COOL! This weight thing can really change our lives when we decide to make these positive changes! I am so happy for you! HAPPY BIRTHDAY:flowerforyou: Was it a good show? I would like to go see them.

Today you will do GREAT! You can do it..... I have another quote...IF YOU THINK YOU CAN YOU CAN, IF YOU THINK YOU CAN'T YOU'RE RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Go make good choices that goes for all of us The quote goe for Planks too :laugh:

CW: 239.4 same

B: 45
W: 47.5
H: 52
A: 14.5
T: 28

CW: 194

Measurements:

Bust: 42.5 (down 0.5)
Hips: 41 (same)
Thigh: 24.5 (same)
Arm: 13 (same)
Waist: 39 (down 1")

Whatever I'm doing is just not working to get my triceps down, argh! But happy to see my waist smaller this month

For my rec.
Chicken fried “rice”

1 trimmed head of cauliflower
4 Tbsp. olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
3-4 cups diced, cooked chicken (I boil the chicken in a bit of salt and then shred it with a fork)
3 eggs
1 tsp. salt
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup Asian chili sauce such as Sriarcha*

*If you like a kick!

Grate the cauliflower using the medium sized holes of a grater. Grate the core too. With your hands squeeze out as much water as you can. This may not be necessary for some cauliflower as they vary in degree of wetness.

Over high heat, heat the oil in a wok or large heavy frying pan and add the garlic. Stir-fry until pale gold. Add the chopped bell pepper and onion. Cook until onion is transparent. Add the meat and fry until lightly browned. Break in the eggs and fry until softly scrambled. Add the grated cauliflower, sprinkle with salt and stir and fry until it’s tender-crisp, about 5-8 minutes. The length of time will depend on the cauliflower. Pour soy sauce and Asian chili sauce* over mixture and gently mix.

Stir in the green onion and pepper. Check the seasoning and serve.
This serves at least 3 – maybe 4 – depending on the size of your eaters.

Just got home from holidays so will post weight and measurements first thing tomorrow!

Waist 33.5 on 09/25/11
Hips 36.0 on 09/25/11
Breasts 34.0 on 09/25/11 I knew my chest was getting smaller!!!
Thighs 21.0 on 09/25/11 Arms & legs are more tho....muscle??
Arms 11.0 on 09/25/11

My life has it a speed bump. My bad chest cold that I have had for a week is pneumonia. That explains why I can't breathe. Unfortunately I discovered it after I passed it along to my 18 y/o mentally disabled son. He now is in the hospital's ICU with a ventilator because his oxygen levels are low. I can't be there with him because I am still sick so my husband has to stay while I am at home with our 16 month old. Doctor told me to rest. I don't think it possible to rest with a toddler. I hope I get over this soon. It is breaking my heart not to be with my son. I hope the rest of you are having a better week. Have a great night.

hope you and your son gets better soon !!!

I'll have to do my measurements later on tonight. My CW is 166.6 still the same :-(

HAPPY FRIDAY OMG I HAVE A LOSS!!!:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

You guys have heard my challenges, :mad: you have also heard I am not giving up ......so you strugglers you have to keep making good choices and moving and it WORKS!!!!! I still have a ways to go but feeling better and stronger. We have to stick together...I still have that self image problem where I look in the mirror at the gym and say bad things like you are far from thin, you have a long way to go. I have gotten some new gym clothes alittle more flattering and my POSITIVE challenge to myself is just like one of my CCC friends said earlier, saying something nice to myself. I am going to start patting myself on the back. When I am thin ( which I really can't remember too well) I don't have a problem telling my self I look good!!!

Let's Do This!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CW 190.3
B - 38
W - 35
H - 43
T - 24
A - 12

Getting my hair cut and colored today, that ALWAYS makes me feel good :happy:

AWESOME !!!! WTG !!!
getting hair done always makes one feel better
keep the motivation up...you inspire me !!! and keep me from not giving up !! thank you

have not been worth a darn.been pretty ill.
so weigh in and back to bed for me.

311.6