Motivated Mamma's Week 3 (Closed Group)
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I'm logging for yesterday and today. Yesterday I actually surpassed my protein, I was amazed. LOL
My eating hasn't been great since we've been traveling this weekend to get our minivan. But I'll be back at it tomorrow after I get to the store and get some more produce
CARDIO CHALLENGE - 7 Points Total
Part 1- (3 points): 3/3 points. Already all completed
Part 2- (4 points): 4/4 points. Logging after I complete this.
STRENGTH CHALLENGE- 9 Points Total
Bicycle Crunches- 2 sets, 60 seconds each set. 3/3 points: Already all completed
Planks- do 2 sets, 60 seconds each 3/3 points: Already all completed
Reverse Crunches- 2 sets, 15 crunches each set 3/3 points: Already all completed
FOOD CHALLENGE - 7 Points Total
Part 1- 3/5 Surpassed my protein yesterday and today
Part 2- 2/2 points: Already all completed
EMOTIONAL CHALLENGE- 2 Points Total
Part 1- 1/1 point: Already all completed
Part 2- 1/1 point: Already all completed
Total: 1 for yesterday and 2 for today0 -
Feeling great today. It was a really good day food wise and I feel like I am making progress this week! YAY... Still no peeking at the scale, but tomorrow will be the hardest. Monday is my normal weigh in day... but I will try to stay strong!!!
CARDIO CHALLENGE - 7 Points Total
Part 1- Dancing 20-30 Minutes 2/3pt
Part 2- Log Regular Calories 3/4pt
STRENGTH CHALLENGE- 9 Points Total
Bicycle Crunches- 2 sets, 60 seconds each set 2/3pt
Planks- do 2 sets, 60 seconds each 2/3pt
Reverse Crunches- 2 sets, 15 crunches each set 2/3pt
FOOD CHALLENGE - 7 Points Total
Part 1 – 65 Grams of Protein 4/5pt
Part 2- High Protein Recipe 2/2pt
EMOTIONAL CHALLENGE- 2 Points Total
Part 1- Question 1/1pt
Part 2- Bonus point No scale Wed to Wed 0/1pt
Sunday Total = 20 -
Hi Ladies,
I am so sorry I have not been posting, this week has been a hard and crazy week. The Ski area I work at decided to open this weekend, we are the first in the nation to open so it is a huge deal but that meant alot of hours of work for me and with just barely tryont to adjust to going back to work and taking care of myself it didn't go as planned. I did work out a bit with moving boxes and displays at work along with the 10min uphill walk from the parking lot every morning and evening but by the time I got home each night, I made dinner, played with my son and then went to bed.
I didn't log any of my food this week, I am dissapointed in myself for that.:frown:
I am determined to get my points this week so I am going to go back and log my exercise and food for the week.
I think I need some help with this any suggestions ladies?
How do I find the time to workout when I leave for work at 6:45 and I don't get home until 6:00?
I have a hard time telling my son to wait to play with me after a long day so that I can workout, how can I get past the guilt of doing this?
I am off tomorrow so I plan on getting a workout in then because I will actually have time to do it.
You are all doing a great job! I am glad you are sticking to it and working hard.
Karie0 -
I am going to ask for volunteers this week for the challenges so please copy and past this as you fill it out, I need a person or pair to come up with each part of next weeks challenge.
Cardio:
Strength:
Food:
Emotional:
Any takers?? Thank you so much in advance.
Karie0 -
Hi Ladies,
I am so sorry I have not been posting, this week has been a hard and crazy week. The Ski area I work at decided to open this weekend, we are the first in the nation to open so it is a huge deal but that meant alot of hours of work for me and with just barely tryont to adjust to going back to work and taking care of myself it didn't go as planned. I did work out a bit with moving boxes and displays at work along with the 10min uphill walk from the parking lot every morning and evening but by the time I got home each night, I made dinner, played with my son and then went to bed.
I didn't log any of my food this week, I am dissapointed in myself for that.:frown:
I am determined to get my points this week so I am going to go back and log my exercise and food for the week.
I think I need some help with this any suggestions ladies?
How do I find the time to workout when I leave for work at 6:45 and I don't get home until 6:00?
I have a hard time telling my son to wait to play with me after a long day so that I can workout, how can I get past the guilt of doing this?
I am off tomorrow so I plan on getting a workout in then because I will actually have time to do it.
You are all doing a great job! I am glad you are sticking to it and working hard.
Karie
Karie, I usually workout right after I put my kids to bed...That way I have time for my body to cool down and relax before I go to bed. If I knew I would do it, I would get up early and workout in the morning, but I am the farthest thing from a morning person and I don't get up until I absolutely have no choice. You can always play with your son first and then workout. That way he doesn't feel and you don't feel you are putting workouts before him. I hope you can find something that works for you. :-)0 -
I am going to ask for volunteers this week for the challenges so please copy and past this as you fill it out, I need a person or pair to come up with each part of next weeks challenge.
Cardio:
Strength:
Food:
Emotional: Louana
Points for today
strength-3
Logging-1
protein-10 -
I am going to ask for volunteers this week for the challenges so please copy and past this as you fill it out, I need a person or pair to come up with each part of next weeks challenge.
Cardio:
Strength:
Food: Tasha
Emotional: Louana
Any takers?? Thank you so much in advance.
Karie0 -
I am going to ask for volunteers this week for the challenges so please copy and past this as you fill it out, I need a person or pair to come up with each part of next weeks challenge.
Cardio:
Strength: Renuka (would be happy if someone else would like to contribute as well.. :-) )
Food: Tasha
Emotional: Louana0 -
:happy: NSV :happy:
It looks like I have to shop for new pants. I was hoping to put it off a little longer, but I can actually take my jeans off without unbuttoning or unzipping them. The only down side is that I hate more then anything shopping for pants, I am curvey and have a hard time finding pants that don't have that awful pooch in the back of the waist. Maybe I can put it off two more weeks by drying them in the dryer and that way I can shop with my mom while I am in California. LOL!0 -
Cardio: Nathalie (And I'd also be happy for someone else to contribute if they like as well!)
Strength: Renuka (would be happy if someone else would like to contribute as well.. :-) )
Food: Tasha
Emotional: Louana0 -
Been good today, went to an extra Zumba class to boost my cals from not being able to exercise most of last week! Also going tomorrow eve.
Done all my strength exercises, woo! And will deffo hit my protein goal today! Doing pretty alright this week actually and it's all thanks to you guys! :-)0 -
hey all! Just letting you know I am still here - sorry i haven't been on much this weekend. Lots of family stuff going for the holidays. I've been good with my food tho! Didn't bother to log dinner last night but I made the best choices possible seeing as my sister did not make the salad she promised me and only served starches for veggie dinner (potato, yams, corn) sheesh! But overall, it was a great meal and I'm proud of the choices I made.
TOM finally arrived (phew!) and I feel like crap today. Hopefully the cramps will subside after a hot bath. I let my hubby sleep in until 10 so now that he is up I have claimed some Me Time and am going for a hot bath with a good book. Will talk to you all later!0 -
Im finally back!!! Well technically got back yesterday but I was enjoying being unplugged so much that I just kept it that way for a little bit longer. I have to admit first that I splurged a little bit this weekend, BUT thats okay because we hiked, walked, and ran EVERYWHERE this weekend! Im not entirely sure about which points I got when but I'll write it all down and get it logged on here later! I absolutely loved camping, it was so peaceful! Saturday we went fishing and on an amazing 3 mile hike, I originally didnt think I would be very excited about all the nature but I really enjoyed it and managed to get some sort of workout in on Saturday and Sunday. Now that Im back though, I really want to see the scale!!!! But I will wait, I think I can handle only 2 more days! I hope y'all all had a great weekend!0
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Food challenge recipe-
High protein Greek Yogurt Fruit Smoothie
Ingredients
REFRIGERATED Ingredients:
Brown Cow All Natural Greek Yogurt, Plain, .5 cup
Milk, nonfat, .5 cup
Cool Whip Lite, 2 serving
FROZEN ingredients:
Banana, fresh, .5 cup, sliced
Strawberries, unsweetened, .5 cup,
Mixed Berries (blue-,black-,rasp-), .5 cup
DRY INGREDIENTS:
Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking, 3 tsp (optional)
Put all REFRIGERATED and DRY(optional) ingredients in a blender, add all the FROZEN ingredients (all at once, or a little at a time while blending). Blend for about 30-60 seconds or until desired consistency.
Protein-17.3g at 1 serving0 -
Ok I was finally able to sit down and tally all my points from Friday till Now!
Friday-
Cardio- 2 pts 1 for logging calories burned and one for dancing
strength-3 (I was so sore this weekend)
Saturday-
Food- 1 (Got ALOT of protein in this weekend!!)
Burned 895 calories walking/hiking
Sunday-
Food-1 (I was WAY over protein)
Burned 178 calories while grocery shopping
Monday-
Cardio-2 pts 1 for logging calories and one for dancing
Strength-already did these this morning before I got too busy!0 -
Afternoon ladies, well I don't think I mentioned this to you all but, I have 2 bulging disc in my back that flare up often, so, I am limited with my exercises. At the moment I cannot do crunches or anything which causes strain on my back. I am substituting a standing ab 10 min workout and my stationary bike this week for the dancing. I did fifteen minutes of dance the other day and it aggravated my back so bad that, I must rotate my standing and sitting frequently now.
The only thing I can do until the disc relaxes is basic moving, so that's what I will be doing for the next week until this crisis is over. So, today I plan on riding the recumbent stationary bike for support in 10 min intervals. I will post later to let you all know how it went.
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Here's my points for the week to date:
Cardio: claiming 4/7 possible
Dance: 3 points!
Logging: 1
Strength: claiming 9 out of 9 possible
Bike crunches: 3
Planks: 3
Reverse Crunches: 3
Food: claiming5 of 7 possible
Meet requirement: 5 (i love me some protein!)
Recipe: 0 (it's coming!)
Emotional: 2 possible
My relationship with scale can ony be described as emotionally abusive and neglectful. When I think back on my weight gain I realized that years would pass without me knowing my weight because I was too stubborn. I remember being 12 and weighing 125lbs and feeling like that was too much. And then I remember being 18 and weighing 185 and thinking "I will kill myself if I ever hit 200" and then I getting engaged and weighing 220... It seemed every time I got on the scale I was crippled by self hatred and immediately started a self destructive cycle of extreme dieting that was destined to fail. So for the most part, I just ignored my weight gain. It was easier to ignore than to hate myself.. Over the years, I definitely skirted around issues like anorexia. I was never "successful" in that attempt by I tried to starve myself. I thought that was the only way. And when I went through those phases I would weigh myself first thing in the morning, every time I ate and before I went to bed. And I would lose weight. But I'd burn out after a month or so and gain it all back and then some.
So when I started this, I swore it would be different. I'm not in this for a quick loss, I want long term, healthy weight loss. So I promised I would only weigh in once a week. And for the most part, I stick to that. I will sometimes step on the scale on the weekend but I never record the results because it's not my "official" weight. Still, I freak out every Tuesday evening anticipating the weigh in. And I'm shocked, everytime i see the number go down. REally! despite how hard i work and how careful I am, I am still surprised to see positive results. It's like I feel like the scale is an enemy so to see it give me positive feedback honestly shocks me to my core. I'm not sure if that will ever go away... And I'm stressed this week not allowing myself to weigh in (cuz I want that bonus point!!!) but I've stayed true to it so far. I'm a little freaked out because TOM is in town and I am bloated like crazy so I am already feeling anxiety about weighing in Wednesday but all I can do is try to relax and hope for the best.
W-W no weigh in bonus: so far I've been good! I'll keep you posted!0 -
I think I need some help with this any suggestions ladies?
How do I find the time to workout when I leave for work at 6:45 and I don't get home until 6:00?
I have a hard time telling my son to wait to play with me after a long day so that I can workout, how can I get past the guilt of doing this?
I leave for work at 6:50 and get home around 4:30, but by the time I get dinner made, my husband picked up from work and my son bathed and put to bed it's 7pm before I have a chance to sit down. My fave workout is first thing in the morning. I am up at working out by 530 am and manage to get a good 40 minutes in before work. Then I walk on lunch (when I am able) and try to do the stairs at least twice a day. Depending on weather I sometimes walk home from daycare. And that's my workout. i don't do evening workouts (except for sometimes a walk) because I go to bed early and I find that an evening workout keeps me awake. Give it some time, it takes awhile to figure out your routine and make it work. You are doing great!!0 -
Hello everyone Im new to the group but very excited to join motivated mamma's my son is 10 weeks old :bigsmile: :bigsmile: looking forward to walk this journey with those that really understand how I feel!0
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hope you get better! but you are doing wonderful!!!0
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CARDIO CHALLENGE - 7 Points Total
Part 1- Dancing 20-30 Minutes 2/3pt
Part 2- Log Regular Calories 4/4pt
STRENGTH CHALLENGE- 9 Points Total
Bicycle Crunches- 2 sets, 60 seconds each set 2/3pt
Planks- do 2 sets, 60 seconds each 2/3pt
Reverse Crunches- 2 sets, 15 crunches each set 2/3pt
FOOD CHALLENGE - 7 Points Total
Part 1 – 65 Grams of Protein 5/5pt
Part 2- High Protein Recipe 2/2pt
EMOTIONAL CHALLENGE- 2 Points Total
Part 1- Question 1/1pt
Part 2- Bonus point No scale Wed to Wed 0/1pt
Monday Total = 20 -
Hello everyone Im new to the group but very excited to join motivated mamma's my son is 10 weeks old :bigsmile: :bigsmile: looking forward to walk this journey with those that really understand how I feel!
Welcome to the Group!! Glad you are here to join us!
Karie0 -
Quickly posting my stuff for today, as my DH needs to use the computer. Hope everyone had a great day
CARDIO CHALLENGE - 7 Points Total
Part 1- (3 points): 3/3 points. Already all completed
Part 2- (4 points): 4/4 points. Already all completed
STRENGTH CHALLENGE- 9 Points Total
Bicycle Crunches- 2 sets, 60 seconds each set. 3/3 points: Already all completed
Planks- do 2 sets, 60 seconds each 3/3 points: Already all completed
Reverse Crunches- 2 sets, 15 crunches each set 3/3 points: Already all completed
FOOD CHALLENGE - 7 Points Total
Part 1- 3/5 Didn't even come close today
Part 2- 2/2 points: Already all completed
EMOTIONAL CHALLENGE- 2 Points Total
Part 1- 1/1 point: Already all completed
Part 2- 1/1 point: Already all completed
Total: 0 points for today0 -
***NSV***
Few days back I had bought a T-shirt of large size, usually i prefer XL so that my large tummy is hidden ( L is my size but my tummy becomes so visible).. And I thought although it was L size, I would fit into it.. Came home and tried it..unfortunately it had some designs on the arms and it had those stretchable thingy on the arms.. and my arms were tight and as also my tummy..lol.. So I had kept it inside to wear when i become smaller in size.. Today, by mistake (I have 2 tshirts of the same color) I wore it and my arms were lose this time.. and my tummy not very visible.. I began to check again and again to see if I was wearing the same tshirt..lol.. initially i thought it was illusion..hahhah.. Feels good..0 -
Aarrrgh! I need a PAUSE button... getting waaaay too frazzled and not enough sleep! Here's my catch-up:
SU. 10/9 (posted on SAHMU regroup thread & on spreadsheet)
CARDIO: - 7 Points Total
Part 1- (3/3) DANCE, 20-30 minutes 3x = yes
Part 2- (3/4) Log your regular calories 4x = no
STRENGTH: - 9 Points Total
Bicycle Crunches (3/3) - 2 sets, 60 seconds ea. = n/a
Planks (3/3)- do 2 sets, 60 seconds ea. = n/a
Reverse Crunches (3/3) - 2 sets, 15 crunches ea. = n/a
FOOD - 7 Points Total
Part 1 (5/5) - protein? = yes
Part 2 (0/2) - high protein recipe? no
EMOTIONAL CHALLENGE- 2 Points Total
Part 1 (1/1) Part 2 (0/1) - Bonus point
WANT- - TO - - - GET - - ON - - - THE - - SCALE...
MO. 10/10 (posted on SAHMU regroup thread & on spreadsheet)
CARDIO: - 7 Points Total
Part 1- (3/3) DANCE, 20-30 minutes 3x = n/a
Part 2- (4/4) Log your regular calories 4x = yes
STRENGTH: - 9 Points Total
Bicycle Crunches (3/3) - 2 sets, 60 seconds ea. = n/a
Planks (3/3)- do 2 sets, 60 seconds ea. = n/a
Reverse Crunches (3/3) - 2 sets, 15 crunches ea. = n/a
FOOD - 7 Points Total
Part 1 (5/5) - protein? = n/a
Part 2 (0/2) - high protein recipe? no
EMOTIONAL CHALLENGE- 2 Points Total
Part 1 (1/1) Part 2 (0/1) - Bonus point
Still WANT- - TO - - - GET - - ON - - - THE - - SCALE...0 -
***NSV***
Few days back I had bought a T-shirt of large size, usually i prefer XL so that my large tummy is hidden ( L is my size but my tummy becomes so visible).. And I thought although it was L size, I would fit into it.. Came home and tried it..unfortunately it had some designs on the arms and it had those stretchable thingy on the arms.. and my arms were tight and as also my tummy..lol.. So I had kept it inside to wear when i become smaller in size.. Today, by mistake (I have 2 tshirts of the same color) I wore it and my arms were lose this time.. and my tummy not very visible.. I began to check again and again to see if I was wearing the same tshirt..lol.. initially i thought it was illusion..hahhah.. Feels good..
It's those "funny" little moments that keep us going; way to go! 0 -
Hello everyone Im new to the group but very excited to join motivated mamma's my son is 10 weeks old :bigsmile: :bigsmile: looking forward to walk this journey with those that really understand how I feel!
Glad to see you here!!!
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Emotional: 2 possible
My relationship with scale can ony be described as emotionally abusive and neglectful. When I think back on my weight gain I realized that years would pass without me knowing my weight because I was too stubborn. I remember being 12 and weighing 125lbs and feeling like that was too much. And then I remember being 18 and weighing 185 and thinking "I will kill myself if I ever hit 200" and then I getting engaged and weighing 220... It seemed every time I got on the scale I was crippled by self hatred and immediately started a self destructive cycle of extreme dieting that was destined to fail. So for the most part, I just ignored my weight gain. It was easier to ignore than to hate myself.. Over the years, I definitely skirted around issues like anorexia. I was never "successful" in that attempt by I tried to starve myself. I thought that was the only way. And when I went through those phases I would weigh myself first thing in the morning, every time I ate and before I went to bed. And I would lose weight. But I'd burn out after a month or so and gain it all back and then some.
So when I started this, I swore it would be different. I'm not in this for a quick loss, I want long term, healthy weight loss. So I promised I would only weigh in once a week. And for the most part, I stick to that. I will sometimes step on the scale on the weekend but I never record the results because it's not my "official" weight. Still, I freak out every Tuesday evening anticipating the weigh in. And I'm shocked, everytime i see the number go down. REally! despite how hard i work and how careful I am, I am still surprised to see positive results. It's like I feel like the scale is an enemy so to see it give me positive feedback honestly shocks me to my core. I'm not sure if that will ever go away... And I'm stressed this week not allowing myself to weigh in (cuz I want that bonus point!!!) but I've stayed true to it so far. I'm a little freaked out because TOM is in town and I am bloated like crazy so I am already feeling anxiety about weighing in Wednesday but all I can do is try to relax and hope for the best.
W-W no weigh in bonus: so far I've been good! I'll keep you posted!
The way you described your relationship with the scale as being "emotionally abusive and neglectful" hit home for me... thanks for your insight!0 -
Afternoon ladies, well I don't think I mentioned this to you all but, I have 2 bulging disc in my back that flare up often, so, I am limited with my exercises. At the moment I cannot do crunches or anything which causes strain on my back. I am substituting a standing ab 10 min workout and my stationary bike this week for the dancing. I did fifteen minutes of dance the other day and it aggravated my back so bad that, I must rotate my standing and sitting frequently now.
The only thing I can do until the disc relaxes is basic moving, so that's what I will be doing for the next week until this crisis is over. So, today I plan on riding the recumbent stationary bike for support in 10 min intervals. I will post later to let you all know how it went.
At least your keepin' it movin'! Way to go! And I hope you heal soon!0 -
Hey ladies. I completely dislocated my shoulder this morning. I will find out tomorrow if I have to have surgery. :-( my mobility is rather limited for at least 10 days. I think I will need to drop out of the challenge. I will still be on mfp so say hi and I will keep up with your progress as well. Keep up the good work!!!!0
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