Thinner for Thanksgiving! 7 week challenge
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Look at our fearless leader checking in on everyone. I love this group! Hope you are all doing well. Keep plugging along everyone!!!
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I hope so. I was ready to quit at the gym tonight after one hour, but I kept sying 189 189 189. I completed 65 minutes on treadmill and 65 on stationary bike and set personal bests for distance in that time on both.0 -
Look at our fearless leader checking in on everyone. I love this group! Hope you are all doing well. Keep plugging along everyone!!!
Dave I am looking forward to the pa Ohio ride. I have multiple day rides back back weekends. The pan ohio and the tri state trek for ALS
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Look at our fearless leader checking in on everyone. I love this group! Hope you are all doing well. Keep plugging along everyone!!!
Dave I am looking forward to the pa Ohio ride. I have multiple day rides back back weekends. The pan ohio and the tri state trek for ALS
Dave
Getting myself ready physically - just need to save up for a road bike. All my extra funds right now are being put aside to have some cash on hand while my wife is on maternity leave. Once January comes, I can start saving for my bike!0 -
Ditto, Dave. I have been SO busy in the past week. Not complaining, though...just stating the facts.
I have been getting my workout time in, though. Today, I walked two miles with my boys in the stroller this morning, then I jogged 3 miles in the afternoon between tutoring sessions. I also have been doing my bridges (one-legged - sore badonkadonk!). Sneak some jumping jacks in when I am otherwise too busy to get a good jog/walk/lifting session.
Now for the bummer. I have really been struggling in the food department. My mornings start off great, but I keep getting major urges to eat everything in sight by early afternoon. On Sunday, I literally had to leave.my.house and go for a walk just so I could fight my food cravings. What is up? (And, no, I am not pregnant.) Also, my dinners have been complicated by too many restaurant visits. Saturday I went out with my husband before the symphony, Monday is our normal date night/happy hour, then tonight I got home from working too late to cook and we went out for sushi. Even with pretty good choices, those darn calories add up so fast when you're dining out. So... Wednesday and Thursday we are eating at home! I actually have tutoring appointments from 8 to 5:30 tomorrow, so I am about to go make turkey noodle soup to reheat and eat with salad tomorrow night.
@Jay and Mimi - are you ladies feeling better now?
@Wimberley - gotta let us know what you did with your personal trainer!
Turkey noodle sounds amazing!!!
My trainer went hard on me with cardio. We did interval sprints on the elliptical. Level 5 and I went hard every other minute between 8-10 mph and took a 60 second break at level 4 or higher did that for 10 minutes with a 5 minute warm up. Then I did the rowing maching with 30 second sprint intervals for the back and arms....then we did lunges and squats then finished with sit ups. Next Monday she said we will do nothing but weights....I will prepare to really feel the burn with that, LOL.0 -
I have two treadmill routines and I alternate each day.
On day 1 I choose level 14-15 hills course and start off warming up at 3.8 mph. At 10 minutes I go to 4.1 then increase by one tenth every ten minutes. When I hit 60 minutes I bump it up to 4.7 for the final 5 minute "cool down."
On day 2 I choose a flat course. Again I start at 3.8 mph, but I bump my speed up to 4.3 at ten minutes, then to 6.0 at 15 minutes. I try to do one mile at that speed and then slow it to 4.5 for a two to three minute cool down. Then I do it again.
Does anyone have a suggestion on how to improve?
This is the first time I my life I have been able to jog at all. My allergist wants to know what is wrong with me, since my resting heart rate is down to 44.0 -
I have two treadmill routines and I alternate each day.
On day 1 I choose level 14-15 hills course and start off warming up at 3.8 mph. At 10 minutes I go to 4.1 then increase by one tenth every ten minutes. When I hit 60 minutes I bump it up to 4.7 for the final 5 minute "cool down."
On day 2 I choose a flat course. Again I start at 3.8 mph, but I bump my speed up to 4.3 at ten minutes, then to 6.0 at 15 minutes. I try to do one mile at that speed and then slow it to 4.5 for a two to three minute cool down. Then I do it again.
Does anyone have a suggestion on how to improve?
This is the first time I my life I have been able to jog at all. My allergist wants to know what is wrong with me, since my resting heart rate is down to 44.
Try this:
Start 2 min warm up at 0 incline
move to 1 min @ level 4 incline
3 @ 8
2@ 12
1@ 3
2@ 10
1@ 12
4@ 7
2@ 12
2@ 6
Cool down for however long you like.0 -
@Joe - totally recovered from that nasty cold? How is your dad?
The cold has mostly retreated. My dad is home from the hospital. It is good to have him back home. Thanks for checking in!
BTW... Maxed out the leg press sled yesterday. It will only fit 9, 45lb plates on each side. So my leg press is 5 sets of 8 reps; 7 plates, 8 plates, 9 , 8, 7. 810 pounds. It was a good workout. I can probably kick like a donkey now, but I'm not about to test that theory any time soon.0 -
@ Mandy - I'm back to normal now, thanks for asking!@Jay and Mimi - are you ladies feeling better now?
I didn't start exercising again until Tues. of this week, so I don't think I made much progress on the weight loss front this week -- we'll see what the scale says tomorrow morning!0 -
I don't think I am going to meet my weight goal for the week, but I am ok with it. I know I did quite a bit a the gym and kept m meals smaller than normal. See everyone here on friday with your new weight.0
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@Joe - holy cow! That's a HUGE amount of weight! Great job!BTW... Maxed out the leg press sled yesterday. It will only fit 9, 45lb plates on each side. So my leg press is 5 sets of 8 reps; 7 plates, 8 plates, 9 , 8, 7. 810 pounds. It was a good workout. I can probably kick like a donkey now, but I'm not about to test that theory any time soon.0 -
So all my pumpkin lovers...you need to try this recipe: 1 can pureed pumpkin, 1 box of spice cake mix. Preheat oven to 350 and mix two ingredients together. Bake for about 30 minutes. Yields about 12 servings at only 180 calories each....but I made about 16 or 17 servings so it will be a little less....that's good because I just pigged out!! Lol! Someone will be working extra hard at the gym tomorrow!!!!0
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Official weight for this week is again 191.5. No weight loss this week, but I am ok with it. I know there are weeks where we hit a wall. Since I started this weight loss in march, this is the third time where I had no loss. The other two periods lasted for two to three weeks each and required me to enhance my gym routine, so be ready for some bigger calorie burns next week!!!
Good luck to everyone else!!!0 -
10/21 weigh in = 230.8 pounds.
Huge loss this week. I have a feeling it is because of the running I've added in this past week. Last night I did a 5k in 35 minutes. Didn't break any records with this, but my pace was like 11:15 per mile. My first mile came in under 10 minutes because I was really pushing myself, but had to walk here and there because I don't have the stamina to run that much contiunously (yet). Just another thing for me to add in there and change things up and keep the body guessing.
By the way, I weighed myself a good 10 times this morning, move the scale around to make sure it was sitting flat, etc and got the same thing 8 times out of 10, just ot make sure! (one time I had 230.6 and another 231). Anyway, this coming week will be a challenge for me as I'll be on a business trip with catered food and what not, so I'll have to make good choices. Won't really be loggin food, but I'll have some free time here and there to check in with you guys!
Dave0 -
Official weight for this week is again 191.5. No weight loss this week, but I am ok with it. I know there are weeks where we hit a wall. Since I started this weight loss in march, this is the third time where I had no loss. The other two periods lasted for two to three weeks each and required me to enhance my gym routine, so be ready for some bigger calorie burns next week!!!
Good luck to everyone else!!!
You're right, there are weeks like this. Not a bad deal to only have had 3 times where you haven't recorded a loss. I know that I've been going at this since May, and there's been a few times where I didn't go anywhere and (Labor Day Weekend) where I recorded a slight gain. Your body changes contiunously even if you don't eat anything, so you could weigh yourself tomorrow it get a better weight. Good luck to you this week!0 -
Week 0: 136.8 (starting weight)
Week 1: 133.8
Week 2: 136.4 (sick)
Week 3: 133.2
I was really pleased to find that I was down 3.2 lbs since last week! I didn't think I'd lose much weight this week since I didn't start exercising again until Tues. of this week, when I finally had some energy again (after not exercising for 9 consecutive days due to being sick).
Part of the weight loss is probably due to losing retained water, but I did try to get in some extra exercise during the past 3 days, and that might have helped. In any case, today's number was very encouraging to see...and I'm pretty happy that right now I'm on track with my goal of losing 1 lb/week.
I need to make sure I don't get sick anymore during the rest of the challenge!
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Fantastic job this week! All of that running really paid off! And it sounds like you're doing a great job of increasing your speed and fitness. :drinker:10/21 weigh in = 230.8 pounds.
Huge loss this week. I have a feeling it is because of the running I've added in this past week. Last night I did a 5k in 35 minutes. Didn't break any records with this, but my pace was like 11:15 per mile. My first mile came in under 10 minutes because I was really pushing myself, but had to walk here and there because I don't have the stamina to run that much contiunously (yet). Just another thing for me to add in there and change things up and keep the body guessing.
By the way, I weighed myself a good 10 times this morning, move the scale around to make sure it was sitting flat, etc and got the same thing 8 times out of 10, just ot make sure! (one time I had 230.6 and another 231). Anyway, this coming week will be a challenge for me as I'll be on a business trip with catered food and what not, so I'll have to make good choices. Won't really be loggin food, but I'll have some free time here and there to check in with you guys!
Dave
Business trips are tough. Eating out all of the time is really challenging...as is finding time to exercise. But I'm sure you can do it! Hope everything goes smoothly on your trip. Glad you'll have time to let us know how you're doing!0 -
Its OK, there are going to be times like that. The important thing is that you're eating well and exercising regularly!Official weight for this week is again 191.5. No weight loss this week, but I am ok with it. I know there are weeks where we hit a wall. Since I started this weight loss in march, this is the third time where I had no loss. The other two periods lasted for two to three weeks each and required me to enhance my gym routine, so be ready for some bigger calorie burns next week!!!
Good luck to everyone else!!!
But if you want some ideas on breaking out of plateaus, check out this article: http://www.burnthefatblog.com/archives/2011/01/unexplainable-fat-loss-plateaus-explained.php That article might give you some insight on things that you can do differently to start losing again.0 -
Today I weighed 19.2--so no loss this week . I'm pretty sure I'm retaining water or something right now (or hoping that 's it!). I am about to leave for a women's retreat with some ladies from my church. We'll be eating out at least twice and I probably won't have much say in where we go so.....gotta commit to finding healthier options and hopefully not mess up too much this week.
Looks like everyone is doing great!! Keep up the good work, guys!
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Just a quick update from me: huge shock from the scale this morning 129. What????? That's the most I have weight in five weeks and two pounds more than any other morning in the last week! It's not my TOM. In theory I *should* have lost 0.5 pounds this week based on my calorie intake and burns. I have done really well on my exercising. I have fought my urges to binge over and over. I am unbelievably discouraged. Trying to get some perspective, but right now I feel defeated. Ugh.
I am happy to see the losses for others, though. So glad that you are feeling that high of success right now!
I will post again later today, update the spreadsheet, and get a new mini-challenge going for the week. Gotta get my boys to a haircut appointment now!0 -
208 no loss for me but like last week I'm glad I didn't gain. I need the work to stop taking over my life!! I need MFP in my life :-) Logging my food and exersize makes such a big difference for me.
@Mandy-That's crazy!! Did you eat a lot of sodium?? And do you drink a lot of water?? I think those two things have a big impact.0 -
Hi everyone....hope everyone had a great week. I'm feeling a whole lot better. This week was pretty rough but I am glad to say I am weighing in at 146lbs. YAyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!! I'm 1lb away from my goal for this challenge. Wow I can't believe that. Great job for all those who have lost weight. Hope everyone has a great weekend.0
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***Mini-Challenge for Week 4***
Okay, gang. Here is the mini-challenge for the week. We are going to do the all-time class squat! It's great for the glutes, quads, hammies and calves. Three sets of 15 every day! If you can manage all of those okay, try adding hand weights,. Or for you super-heroes, try doing them with a barbell and weights. You can really work your core by doing them on a bosu ball at a gym.
For the proper form of a squat, the key is to maintain the right alignment. Keep the feet approximately parallel, about shoulder-width apart. Lower hips as if sitting on an invisible chair until legs are almost parallel to the floor, then come back up to standing. Keep your torso and back muscles taut. And make sure your knees DO NOT come out farther than your toes to avoid knee damage. Remember that this exercise should work your glutes well, so really squeeze them!
If you keep up this mini-challenge, in no time at all you will be doing tons of squats. Check out this six week program:
http://www.twohundredsquats.com/
By the way, I will be updating the spreadsheet sometime after 7pmPST tonight, so get those results on in!0 -
New spreadsheet posted:
www.schmole.com/myfitnesspal/results.htm
Dave, Mimi, and Jay - hip, hip, hooray! Congrats on losses this week!
Maria, Sam, and RatsyRoo - holding steady.
Me - rough one, 'nuff said.
Wimberley, Kelly, Joe, Keisha - how did y'all fare?0 -
Forgot to post this yesterday.
Sept. 30: 269.8
Oct 07: 269.8
Oct 14: 267.8
Oct 21: 267.0
I'll take the 0.8 pound loss. Missed the gym two days this week. Missed it when I couldn't get away from my desk to go, and them missed it because I wasn't there.0 -
@ Mandy - don't be discouraged -- you were following your exercise/eating plans, so in all likelihood higher weight is probably all due to water retention. More sodium than usual can cause that, and sometimes the body just has random fluctuations for no apparent reason. I bet all of that water will be gone soon and you'll have a fantastic weigh-in next week!Just a quick update from me: huge shock from the scale this morning 129. What????? That's the most I have weight in five weeks and two pounds more than any other morning in the last week! It's not my TOM. In theory I *should* have lost 0.5 pounds this week based on my calorie intake and burns. I have done really well on my exercising. I have fought my urges to binge over and over. I am unbelievably discouraged. Trying to get some perspective, but right now I feel defeated. Ugh.0 -
@ Maria - considering how busy you were with work, not gaining is great!208 no loss for me but like last week I'm glad I didn't gain. I need the work to stop taking over my life!! I need MFP in my life :-) Logging my food and exersize makes such a big difference for me.0 -
@ Mandy - thanks! It was a lot better than I expected!New spreadsheet posted:
www.schmole.com/myfitnesspal/results.htm
Dave, Mimi, and Jay - hip, hip, hooray! Congrats on losses this week!0 -
@ Jay - that's fantastic! Glad you're feeling better too.Hi everyone....hope everyone had a great week. I'm feeling a whole lot better. This week was pretty rough but I am glad to say I am weighing in at 146lbs. YAyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!! I'm 1lb away from my goal for this challenge. Wow I can't believe that. Great job for all those who have lost weight. Hope everyone has a great weekend. 0
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