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  • mandeiko
    mandeiko Posts: 1,657 Member
    GUYS! I'VE LOST 20 POUNDS! I AM SO EXCITED!!!

    I weighed in this morning at 155.6, which means only 15.6 pounds away from my goal weight. I am so ecstatic today. I hope everyone else is doing well!

    Maxie- Thanks for the banner! Adorable!

    Yeah yeah... you and you're tiny little waist.

    :P JK! You know I'm super happy for you, baby doll!!! :D
  • mandeiko
    mandeiko Posts: 1,657 Member
    How goes the "challenge" this week ladies?

    While I hardly find time to do ANYTHING I love... I found down time with my book earlier today, and it was fantastic! But of course, now I'm back to homework books. Meh.. :grumble:
  • szimba
    szimba Posts: 290 Member
    How goes the "challenge" this week ladies?

    I spent some "me time" on my day off work today cooking! Its my stress relief and feels therapeutic to me when I can actually do it for fun and not rushing around :)
  • iamahealthychick
    iamahealthychick Posts: 207 Member
    I have taken time with my audiobooks, regular books and a couple of hot baths. Luckily I had massage therapy today so that was some enforced down time and we worked on my neck and shoulders.
  • skinniewannabe
    skinniewannabe Posts: 106 Member
    I've actually been reading a book this week. What I really need to do is to take the time to have a hot bath. I have lived in this house for almost 2 years, and we have a beautiful jacuzzi tub in our ensuite that has been used a total of 3 times. My oldest son got in a tried it once, I got in with my 2 little ones once and me and hubby got in once, *wink*. I actually vacuum it out because of the dust, lol! I think I'm going to clean that puppy out and get in and relax, all for me!
  • quitmakingexcuses
    quitmakingexcuses Posts: 906 Member
    I've actually been reading a book this week. What I really need to do is to take the time to have a hot bath. I have lived in this house for almost 2 years, and we have a beautiful jacuzzi tub in our ensuite that has been used a total of 3 times. My oldest son got in a tried it once, I got in with my 2 little ones once and me and hubby got in once, *wink*. I actually vacuum it out because of the dust, lol! I think I'm going to clean that puppy out and get in and relax, all for me!

    OMG! If I had a jacuzzi tub I would live in that thing. I LOVE baths. And even if you can only sit in there for 10 minutes, thats still 10 minutes you have to yourself!

    I hope everyone is doing okay. There's a lot of people I haven't heard from in a while!
  • mandeiko
    mandeiko Posts: 1,657 Member
    I've actually been reading a book this week. What I really need to do is to take the time to have a hot bath. I have lived in this house for almost 2 years, and we have a beautiful jacuzzi tub in our ensuite that has been used a total of 3 times. My oldest son got in a tried it once, I got in with my 2 little ones once and me and hubby got in once, *wink*. I actually vacuum it out because of the dust, lol! I think I'm going to clean that puppy out and get in and relax, all for me!

    OMG! If I had a jacuzzi tub I would live in that thing. I LOVE baths. And even if you can only sit in there for 10 minutes, thats still 10 minutes you have to yourself!

    I hope everyone is doing okay. There's a lot of people I haven't heard from in a while!

    Whatttttt!!! Sooooo jealousssssssss....

    And yes.. I do the bubble baths with a book. Not often enough though :grumble:
  • mandeiko
    mandeiko Posts: 1,657 Member
    Hey! How's the skinny dippin' been as of late? I love you alllllll!
  • loristroud
    loristroud Posts: 138 Member
    My "me" time for today was taking the time this morning to pluck my eyebrows, LOL! Not that I walk around with big bushy eyebrows all the time, I just usually don't have time to sit down and take my time to make sure they are perfectly shaped, I usually just get what's in the middle and the most obvious scraggly ones. Freshly plucked and perfectly shaped eyebrows always make me feel a little bit better and give me a happy boost. :P
  • miracleminded1
    miracleminded1 Posts: 171
    Wow...me time is amazingly short in supply. I have chosen a couple of nights though to just sit and watch television. I don't know if that counts, but if you knew how much I have to run to an fro, taking my daughters places and being the responsible mom, then you'd understand how nice it is to just sit and veg out for a while, and not have any demands placed on me. It doesn't happen often!!
  • fosterr8
    fosterr8 Posts: 48
    For "Me" time this week I have taken a bubble bath. But honestly, I am so busy with school that my "Me" time is working out. I know a lot of people dislike it, but I go for at least an hour in the morning and get to watch tv, listen to music or watch youtube on the elliptical, treadmill or stair climber. I love it and don't feel guilty watching tv instead of doing homework!
  • szimba
    szimba Posts: 290 Member
    For "Me" time this week I have taken a bubble bath. But honestly, I am so busy with school that my "Me" time is working out. I know a lot of people dislike it, but I go for at least an hour in the morning and get to watch tv, listen to music or watch youtube on the elliptical, treadmill or stair climber. I love it and don't feel guilty watching tv instead of doing homework!


    Same here! I found that my biggest stress reliefs and my me time is the time I spend working out!
  • quitmakingexcuses
    quitmakingexcuses Posts: 906 Member
    Well, my "me" time this week has been mostly long showers, but yesterday I took out all my art supplies and it feels so good to be doing something creative again. I'll be doing that and yoga tonight for my me time. Any suggestions/requests for next weeks challenge?
  • skinniewannabe
    skinniewannabe Posts: 106 Member
    My hubby works out of town, 8 days away and then 6 days at home on days off. This week he is away, and I usually spend my time in the evening doing laundry or cleaning, but this week I have been reading a book, and I think I might actually finish it! That is a pretty big accomplishment since I havent done that in at least 2 years.

    And I know that the mile challenge was last week, but I am finally feeling better and I decided to give it a shot again tonight. My best time last week was 13:21, and tonight I finished my mile at 12:31, yay!! I am determined to sweat the fat off, haha.
  • skinniewannabe
    skinniewannabe Posts: 106 Member
    Well I tried the mile again today and got it at 12:09, and I'm most proud of the fact that I actually ran the WHOLE MILE without walking at all!! That is the first time I have ever done that!
  • quitmakingexcuses
    quitmakingexcuses Posts: 906 Member
    Well I tried the mile again today and got it at 12:09, and I'm most proud of the fact that I actually ran the WHOLE MILE without walking at all!! That is the first time I have ever done that!

    That's fantastic! I really admire your drive. Even though you missed the challenge last week, you still pushed to better yourself, and look how it turned out! :) Congrats!
  • quitmakingexcuses
    quitmakingexcuses Posts: 906 Member
    As for everyone else, it's that time of the week again! A new challenge!
    This week's focus : ABS!!

    Yesterday I went and did yoga and saw myself in the big yoga mirrors and it made me realize how far I still have to go. I know that my main focus is my abs, and Ashley was nice enough to share oxygenmag.com for some great workouts! So guess who else is doing abs this week?? YOU! :) Here's the link : http://www.oxygenmag.com/Training/Articles/8-minute-no-crunch-abs.aspx . This is for EVERY DAY this week!! It is only 8 minutes of your day, and I know you all have 8 minutes to better yourself. :smile:

    **DISCLAIMER!! - To those of you who do not complete this challenge, you WILL be asked to leave the group. This group was started for, and I quote, "those who are truly motivated". If you have any questions/concerns/feel the need to *****, you are more than welcome to PM me. I need to know who is really in this, because I want to start doing team/personal challenges!!! **

    Maxie - We will be adjusting the banner as needed next week, depending on who finishes the challenge.

    :heart:
  • skinniewannabe
    skinniewannabe Posts: 106 Member
    As for everyone else, it's that time of the week again! A new challenge!
    This week's focus : ABS!!

    Yesterday I went and did yoga and saw myself in the big yoga mirrors and it made me realize how far I still have to go. I know that my main focus is my abs, and Ashley was nice enough to share oxygenmag.com for some great workouts! So guess who else is doing abs this week?? YOU! :) Here's the link : http://www.oxygenmag.com/Training/Articles/8-minute-no-crunch-abs.aspx . This is for EVERY DAY this week!! It is only 8 minutes of your day, and I know you all have 8 minutes to better yourself. :smile:

    **DISCLAIMER!! - To those of you who do not complete this challenge, you WILL be asked to leave the group. This group was started for, and I quote, "those who are truly motivated". If you have any questions/concerns/feel the need to *****, you are more than welcome to PM me. I need to know who is really in this, because I want to start doing team/personal challenges!!! **

    Maxie - We will be adjusting the banner as needed next week, depending on who finishes the challenge.

    :heart:

    Those exercises look pretty good actually, thanks for finding them! I actually was kind of thinking the same thing about the abs, I actually did a few crunches last night, for the first time in maybe 5 years, lol. I totally agree about weeding out the members of the group who aren't really interested in participating. :)
  • iamahealthychick
    iamahealthychick Posts: 207 Member
    I can do a couple of those. I am not sure about the last one! Don't boot me out! :)
  • szimba
    szimba Posts: 290 Member
    Challenge looks good for this week!! :D Although..... on a side note...... idk about you guys, but I definitely do not look as good as that girl in the video when I work out! haha!
  • mar109
    mar109 Posts: 101 Member
    As for everyone else, it's that time of the week again! A new challenge!
    This week's focus : ABS!!

    Yesterday I went and did yoga and saw myself in the big yoga mirrors and it made me realize how far I still have to go. I know that my main focus is my abs, and Ashley was nice enough to share oxygenmag.com for some great workouts! So guess who else is doing abs this week?? YOU! :) Here's the link : http://www.oxygenmag.com/Training/Articles/8-minute-no-crunch-abs.aspx . This is for EVERY DAY this week!! It is only 8 minutes of your day, and I know you all have 8 minutes to better yourself. :smile:

    **DISCLAIMER!! - To those of you who do not complete this challenge, you WILL be asked to leave the group. This group was started for, and I quote, "those who are truly motivated". If you have any questions/concerns/feel the need to *****, you are more than welcome to PM me. I need to know who is really in this, because I want to start doing team/personal challenges!!! **

    Maxie - We will be adjusting the banner as needed next week, depending on who finishes the challenge.

    :heart:




    Okay, you got it, Alex!!!!!
  • dancingnancies
    dancingnancies Posts: 255 Member
    i'm so sorry i haven't been doing the challenges. i have had a rough couple of weeks and that is no excuse, but it has been hard to keep up. i'm sorry that i won't be part of the skinny dippers anymore, but i hope that i can remain friends with all of you! thanks for the amazing support and motivation.

    lots of love,
    Becky
  • mandeiko
    mandeiko Posts: 1,657 Member
    As for everyone else, it's that time of the week again! A new challenge!
    This week's focus : ABS!!

    Yesterday I went and did yoga and saw myself in the big yoga mirrors and it made me realize how far I still have to go. I know that my main focus is my abs, and Ashley was nice enough to share oxygenmag.com for some great workouts! So guess who else is doing abs this week?? YOU! :) Here's the link : http://www.oxygenmag.com/Training/Articles/8-minute-no-crunch-abs.aspx . This is for EVERY DAY this week!! It is only 8 minutes of your day, and I know you all have 8 minutes to better yourself. :smile:

    **DISCLAIMER!! - To those of you who do not complete this challenge, you WILL be asked to leave the group. This group was started for, and I quote, "those who are truly motivated". If you have any questions/concerns/feel the need to *****, you are more than welcome to PM me. I need to know who is really in this, because I want to start doing team/personal challenges!!! **

    Maxie - We will be adjusting the banner as needed next week, depending on who finishes the challenge.

    :heart:

    OKAY OKAY!! I will be doing this challenge. I missed yesterday because I was not home alllll day, and it was my day off!! But, starting today, you know I'm in, chica!! :)

    Side note: The girl in the video makes me sad. Lol
  • mandeiko
    mandeiko Posts: 1,657 Member
    i'm so sorry i haven't been doing the challenges. i have had a rough couple of weeks and that is no excuse, but it has been hard to keep up. i'm sorry that i won't be part of the skinny dippers anymore, but i hope that i can remain friends with all of you! thanks for the amazing support and motivation.

    lots of love,
    Becky

    Sad to lose you, but of course we can stay friends!!!
  • mandeiko
    mandeiko Posts: 1,657 Member
    Done the challenge for the day. I have bad neck and tailbone, but I still did it. NO EXCUSES!!! It felt good though!!!! Get'r done!
  • quitmakingexcuses
    quitmakingexcuses Posts: 906 Member
    i'm so sorry i haven't been doing the challenges. i have had a rough couple of weeks and that is no excuse, but it has been hard to keep up. i'm sorry that i won't be part of the skinny dippers anymore, but i hope that i can remain friends with all of you! thanks for the amazing support and motivation.

    lots of love,
    Becky

    I hope I wasn't confusing, but those who don't complete THIS week's challenge (the ab workout) will be asked to leave. As far as I'm concerned, you're still in!
  • miracleminded1
    miracleminded1 Posts: 171
    I'll take a look when I get home...I can't watch videos here at work, darn it!!

    I did have a nice drop in weight this past week, which totally makes up for no loss the week before. I'm down 3.4 pounds from last Monday, and very happy about that!

    Last week I set a personal goal of losing 2 pounds per week, so I'm on track for that and have a little leeway. If I lose at that rate, I will be out of the 160's by Halloween, which is in 2 weeks from today. Then I get to wear the new exercise clothes that I bought myself yesterday (since they were on sale) as my reward for getting below 160! I love, love, LOVE new exercise clothes!!

    P.S. The pants I'm wearing today are not obscenely tight, as they had been a month or so ago. I can comfortably wear them again!! :) Progress!!
  • fosterr8
    fosterr8 Posts: 48
    I just finished my abs challenge day #1
    Very similar to the exercises we did in gymnastics for conditioning.
  • SmashleeWpg
    SmashleeWpg Posts: 567 Member
    Super stoked I could help with the inspiration for this week's challenge! For those of you who don't know already, I am a HUGE fan and supporter of Oxygen Magazine, the Eat Clean Diet, and Tosca Reno in general. If anyone doesn't know who she is, Google; great inspiration, good story, and excellent motivation! So if I seem pushy with the Oxygen workouts or articles, it's because I firmly believe that they are helpful, and I really like the message Oxygen lends about being strong, healthy, and sexy - that it's NOT all about a number on the scale, or clothing size, or being a stick. Muscles are hot, ladies! :)

    And with that being said I am off to work my abdominals, and will report back shortly! Hope everyone had a great weekend :)
  • mandeiko
    mandeiko Posts: 1,657 Member
    I'll take a look when I get home...I can't watch videos here at work, darn it!!

    I did have a nice drop in weight this past week, which totally makes up for no loss the week before. I'm down 3.4 pounds from last Monday, and very happy about that!

    Last week I set a personal goal of losing 2 pounds per week, so I'm on track for that and have a little leeway. If I lose at that rate, I will be out of the 160's by Halloween, which is in 2 weeks from today. Then I get to wear the new exercise clothes that I bought myself yesterday (since they were on sale) as my reward for getting below 160! I love, love, LOVE new exercise clothes!!

    P.S. The pants I'm wearing today are not obscenely tight, as they had been a month or so ago. I can comfortably wear them again!! :) Progress!!

    That is GREAT stuff!!!! :) Congrats! You're awesome!
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