Thanksgiving Challenge - 08/17-11/23 // (CLOSED GROUP)

I started a blog a little while back but didn't do much with it. I'm going to try and post regularly to help me stay focused and for motivation when I hit the plateau's which seem to be a monthly thing for me.

If you have a moment I would love for you to check it out. http://www.fitharts.com/

Ashley's blog is great! If you haven't had a chance yet, check it out. She has a great NSV on there to share!
Way to go Ashley!!!

Thanks Kimberly! The NSV's are keeping me going right now since the scale isn't budging...again. sigh.

Great blog Ash - Congrats on the Target dress, looking good! And you really do look so much healthier in your after pic, it's amazing!

I love the blog, Ashley!

I love the blog, Ashley!

Thanks!

Tomorrow is weigh-in day. Don't forget! Let's get those numbers moving in the right direction. We had a slump week last week, so let's make up for it and make tomorrow count!

I hope everyone is doing well! I'm not expecting a loss this week. I have really slacked off on the water, lack of sleep, and haven't gone for a walk at all. It's been a bad week for me.

I'm looking forward to seeing what I've been able to do, but, i didn't eat dinner until 10 pm so I;m a little worried. Good luck, everyone!

I weighed in at 191 this morning, which I am pleased as a peach with. :happy:

I weighed in at 140 today, so one pound down from a week ago. That is right on track!

I've done much better with my water, and have upped the exercise. That means I am eating more, which had worried me but now I'm to the point where I just enjoy the "extra" food, because it's NOT extra, it is FUEL and it is satisfying my hunger. I am now noticing hunger and noticing when it is satisfied - I don't have to feel full, because feeling satisfied feels good.

Wow, I think that might be an NSV!

Absolutely, that is a NSV!! You and your body are grooving together!

-4.6 pounds after TOM has ended. Mostly water loss I am sure. I'm not sure if I am on track to what I want to be at by thanksgiving. Need to work on exercise and water intake, it is the biggest challenge for me.

I love weighing in after TOM. Seriously, there is so much loss (I know it's water, but still!).

227.6
2.6 pounds away from mini goal - 29 pounds in 3 months! Stoked! Still so much to lose however, but if I average 10 pounds a month (which I don't always expect to do) then it will take me 12 months to lose it all. However, that really isn't realistic, after I hit the 50 lbs mark I will be changing up what I eat (adding some healthy carbs like whole grains and high fiber fruits) to slow down the weight loss and see how my body will handle the sugar. It will also let me know if I am on a sustainable path.

I would love to totally be down another size by thanksgiving... ROCK ON!

21 days without any real changes. Last week up .2 this week back down .2. My sleep has been really off, my water has decreased, and when my computer crashed I stopped tracking for several days because I was ticked at it. September has been my worse month so far. I'm hoping to get my focus back and get back on track asap!

The blog is helping me to stay motivated. Today is my husband's shrinking face! http://www.fitharts.com/2011/09/28/shrinking-face/

Hey guess what? September is almost over - might as well use the last couple days as practice days for your awesome October that is coming very quickly!!

It is so good to check in and see how everyone is doing! We're all going to look and feel FABULOUS when the holidays hit, and that will be huge motivation to stay on track! New Years Resolutions?? Got it covered and going into the new year already successful at it ROCKS!

We can do this!!!!!!!!!

Hey guys, I just finished the 30 Day shred with no breaks! So proud of myself so I had to share! Off to the gym to go run for a bit, but I will post pictures later. I hope you all have a fabulous weekend!!!

wow! way to go!! you should be proud of yourself!!

I've started it 3 different times, but can't seem to get past day 3!!

happy weekend, everyone!

Think this Wednesday sees us at the half way mark? I feel I ought to readjust my goals, as I really had no idea about weight loss when I started this back in July. I think I need to be aiming to get out of "obese" and into overweight for thanksgiving, which would also put me in ONEderland. Starting today I am upping my water , thanks to Ash and the really great tools she has on her blog, I have a far clearer idea of how much I should be drinking.

My trip to Birmingham on Thurs/Fri had it's own NSV, a pair of jeans two sizes smaller than when I was last there (in July), going to aim for the next size down when I go next !

It is a mad, mad time for me at the moment with three different shows on next weekend, and the rehearsal for them this,and all the paperwork and organisation that goes with it, so it's going to be difficult to take time out to exercise, but I am loving running up and down stairs!

Hope you all have a great working week - and check out Ash's blog !

Okay so I finished the 30 Day Shred in 30 days with no break! So proud of myself and so happy with the results... still miles away from my goal, but inching my way to success! I also ran 30+ miles in the month and attended BodyPUMP once or twice a week.

Alright so here it is: before/after, loss (inches and pounds)

Weight: 176.9/169.5, -7.4 lbs
Neck: 13.75/13.25, .5"
Chest: 35/33, 2"
Breast: 38/37, 1"
Waist: 35/32, 3"
Lower Waist (belly button): 42/38.75, 3.25"
Hips: 41.5/39, 2.5"
Bicep: 13.5/13, .5"
Lower arm: 10/10, 0"
Thy: 24.5/23.75, .75"
Calf: 15.25/15, .25"

Total loss of 13.75 inches and 7.4 pounds!






Taking a couple weeks of from Jillian, but will be starting Ripped in 30 soon! I'll post a topic later on to see if anyone wants to join me in that journey! Yay!