Motivated Momma's Week 5 (closed group)

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  • momof2_0710
    momof2_0710 Posts: 179 Member
    Weekly Mileage Goal = 10 miles
    Part 1, miles (5 pts. if goal + bonus), mileage to date = 0
    Part 2, intervals x 3 days (0/3) = no
    Part 3, logging on spreadsheet x 4 days (0/4) = no

    Strength:
    Crunches: Not complete,but will catch up on

    Emotional: Work on it later

    Points for Wed: 0

    Hopefully after my final today I can be able to keep up with you ladies.
  • daisyelaine
    daisyelaine Posts: 480 Member
    Hey Mommas!

    I have a request that I'd like to put out there to the group that is in no way related to weight loss but is simply from one mom to another...

    I just got some very sad news about a friend's 8 week old baby girl that is sick. She's in the hospital and the doctors are not sure what is wrong and whether or not she will survive. The family is asking for positive thoughts/prayers to be sent their way. I'm not an overly religious person but I do belive in the power of positive thinking so I'd like to ask that if you are willing take a moment and send a mental "get well soon" to baby Madeline.

    I hope this request doesn't offend anyone. But as mother I know if I were in Madeline's mom's shoes I'd ask for every spec of positivity I could find. So I'm asking everyone I know to join in.

    Thanks and much love,
    Lynda

    Will definitely be thinking of her and her family.. and you too! There are excellent care facilities in Wpg-- hopefully they have some answers soon.
  • daisyelaine
    daisyelaine Posts: 480 Member
    I'm making my goal 15 miles for the week-- a lot of my cardio is walking, and I have a ton of WATP dvd's so I'm thinking that's just enough to push me. I'm not counting my gazelle miles in that though.. it's more "gliding" and doesn't use my muscles the same way.

    I get one point for yesterday-- I logged my exercise cals!! ( all gazelle time.. in the AM before the kids were up!! I was so proud..) Lol.. going to try to do both the strength things today to catch up, but my abs might just give out. WIsh me luck!! :laugh:
  • losinit_4_good
    losinit_4_good Posts: 731 Member
    Thanks You Ladies for all the well wishes!!! Things aren't as bad as seemed (sis in-laws Mom was scaried and over reacted a bit with the details. Not that I blame her, this is her only child)
    Sis in-law is still in the hospital, it is not HELLP syndrome, they don't know what is going on, should know more later today. All they do know is that her liver enzyme levels were through the roof, if normal is 50, she was at 90, and if normal protein is 300 she was at 711. Both levels have come down, but not with-in normal levels. The only thing we are pretty sure about at this point is that she will probably not go full term, hopefully she'll make it to 36 weeks.

    On a positive note, at this point there seems to be no stress on the baby and we know that she's having a little BOY!!!

    thank goodness the situation is improving! congratulations on the upcoming nephew :smile:
  • bella_babe_86
    bella_babe_86 Posts: 503 Member
    I forgot to post this yesterday...so scatter brained lately. Will post todays points later!


    Cardio: Possible 12 points + Bonus miles in Part 1
    Part 1- Walking 10 miles is my goal 5pts + bonus mile points

    Part 2- Interval training or workout for 3 days this week 0/3pts

    Part 3- Logging 1/4pt

    Strength: Possible 6 points

    Wednesday: 1/1 point
    100 Crunches

    Thursday: 1 point
    50 Reverse Crunches

    Friday: 1 point
    50 Pushups

    Weekend: 1 point
    100 Squats

    Monday: 1 point
    100 Lunges (50 per leg)

    Tuesday: 1 point
    50 Sit ups

    Food/Nutrition: Recipe 1pt

    Emotional: Possible 5 points


    Wednesday points = 2 Logging and strength
  • bella_babe_86
    bella_babe_86 Posts: 503 Member
    Thanks You Ladies for all the well wishes!!! Things aren't as bad as seemed (sis in-laws Mom was scaried and over reacted a bit with the details. Not that I blame her, this is her only child)
    Sis in-law is still in the hospital, it is not HELLP syndrome, they don't know what is going on, should know more later today. All they do know is that her liver enzyme levels were through the roof, if normal is 50, she was at 90, and if normal protein is 300 she was at 711. Both levels have come down, but not with-in normal levels. The only thing we are pretty sure about at this point is that she will probably not go full term, hopefully she'll make it to 36 weeks.

    On a positive note, at this point there seems to be no stress on the baby and we know that she's having a little BOY!!!

    What a blessing! So glad that things arent quite as bad as you thought, and that things seem hopefull!! Congrats on you future nephew! Little boys are such blessings, especially when you can spoil them and send them home!!
  • bella_babe_86
    bella_babe_86 Posts: 503 Member
    I worked out hard today! Finally think I've got my stride back after taking that long break! It feels great to really push myself! Got 2 miles in today with the intervals...heres my points!


    Cardio: Possible 12 points + Bonus miles in Part 1
    Part 1- Walking 12 miles is my goal 5pts + bonus mile points

    Part 2- Interval training or workout for 3 days this week 1/3pts

    Part 3- Logging 2/4pt

    Strength: Possible 6 points

    Wednesday: 1/1 point
    100 Crunches

    Thursday: 1/1 point
    50 Reverse Crunches

    Friday: 1 point
    50 Pushups

    Weekend: 1 point
    100 Squats

    Monday: 1 point
    100 Lunges (50 per leg)

    Tuesday: 1 point
    50 Sit ups

    Food/Nutrition: Recipe 1pt

    Emotional: Possible 5 points


    Thursday Points- 3 for logging, strength, and intervals.
  • circusmom
    circusmom Posts: 662 Member
    Cardio Goal of 8 miles
    For Wed:
    part 1 ~ 0
    part 2 ~ 0
    part 3 ~ 1

    For Thurs:
    part 1 ~ 1pt, 2 miles
    part 2 ~ 1pt, HIIT
    part 3 ~ 1 pt

    Strength
    For Wed: 1pt, 100 crunches
    For Thus: 1 pts, 50 crunches

    Food
    not yet

    Emotional
    My unique qualities...hummm had to think about this. At first I was going to say that I am creative, since I love to sew, and not to brag but I'm pretty good at it. I'm also a good cook, which is also creative, but not what I would consider UNIQUE. So, for unique qualities I would have to say I'm deteminded and resourceful.
    Now, as for how do I use these qualities to help others........? I'll get back to you on that.
  • daisyelaine
    daisyelaine Posts: 480 Member
    Got in 4 miles today from the Leslie Sansone dvd's.. with jogging intervals, so I've got 4/15 done! And, I get a point for the intervals- whoo!!
  • ♥Amy♥
    ♥Amy♥ Posts: 714 Member
    Here's my info. for today:

    Cardio: Possible 12 points + Bonus miles in Part 1
    Part 1- Walking 12 miles is my goal 5pts + bonus mile points

    Part 2- Interval training or workout for 3 days this week 2/3 points

    Part 3- Logging 2/4pt

    Strength: Possible 6 points

    Wednesday: 1/1 point
    100 Crunches

    Thursday: 1/1 point
    50 Reverse Crunches

    Friday: 1 point
    50 Pushups

    Weekend: 1 point
    100 Squats

    Monday: 1 point
    100 Lunges (50 per leg)

    Tuesday: 1 point
    50 Sit ups

    Food/Nutrition: Recipe 1pt

    Emotional: Possible 5 points


    Thursday Points- 3 for logging, strength, and intervals.
    Got 2 more miles in today, for a total of 5 miles so far :)
  • NewLife_11
    NewLife_11 Posts: 964 Member
    Momof2_0710 (Jennifer) and amyelizbradley (Amy) Congrats to you both on your huge losses this week, amazing!!!!:drinker:
    4.1% is so Fantastic!!!
  • daisyelaine
    daisyelaine Posts: 480 Member
    Cardio: Possible 12 points + Bonus miles in Part 1
    Part 1- Walking 15 miles -5pts + bonus mile points - 4/15 miles done

    Part 2- Interval training or workout for 3 days this week 1/3 points

    Part 3- Logging 2/4pt

    Strength: Possible 6 points

    Wednesday: 1/1 point ( done thursday)
    100 Crunches

    Thursday: 1/1 point
    50 Reverse Crunches

    Friday: 1 point
    50 Pushups

    Weekend: 1 point
    100 Squats

    Monday: 1 point
    100 Lunges (50 per leg)

    Tuesday: 1 point
    50 Sit ups

    Food/Nutrition: Possible Recipe 1pt

    Emotional: Possible 5 points


    Thursday Points- 4 for logging, strength(2), and intervals.
  • LoveNevrNds
    LoveNevrNds Posts: 321 Member
    Today was a bad day for eating! I made all the wrong choices, but tomorrow is a new day and I will do way better! I plan on getting to the gym early in the morning and then going for a long walk with the little man to the park.

    Cardio: Possible 12 points + Bonus miles in Part 1
    Part 1- Walking 8 miles is my goal 5pts + bonus mile points

    Part 2- Interval training or workout for 3 days this week 0/3pts

    Part 3- Logging 1/4pt

    Strength: Possible 6 points

    Wednesday: 1/1 point
    100 Crunches

    Thursday: 1/1 point
    50 Reverse Crunches

    Friday: 1 point
    50 Pushups

    Weekend: 1 point
    100 Squats

    Monday: 1 point
    100 Lunges (50 per leg)

    Tuesday: 1 point
    50 Sit ups

    Food/Nutrition: Recipe 1pt

    Emotional: Possible 5 points


    Thursday points = 1 point for strength
  • renubhat_82
    renubhat_82 Posts: 549 Member
    Today was a pretty good day.. Spent one hour in the gym walking and running (I am not good at running though).. I got through those 50 reverse crunches in 2 sets.. So completed 5/13 miles (with intervals), 8 more to go..yay!!!

    Had been library and got one of the Jillian videos and I am set to start from tomorrow.. Have never done her videos before.. I just saw the first part and it was ok.. lets see how it goes.. :-)
  • renubhat_82
    renubhat_82 Posts: 549 Member
    Momof2_0710 (Jennifer) and amyelizbradley (Amy) Congrats to you both on your huge losses this week, amazing!!!!:drinker:
    4.1% is so Fantastic!!!

    Wow thats so amazing..Yay!!
  • renubhat_82
    renubhat_82 Posts: 549 Member
    I wanted to increase my calorie intake from 1200 to 1400, but im finding it really hard to raise the calories.. Any suggestions on this pls (i eat only veggies and fruits)??
  • LoveNevrNds
    LoveNevrNds Posts: 321 Member
    I wanted to increase my calorie intake from 1200 to 1400, but im finding it really hard to raise the calories.. Any suggestions on this pls (i eat only veggies and fruits)??

    What about nuts? They are great to put on salad and they quickly raise calorie intake.
  • circusmom
    circusmom Posts: 662 Member
    I wanted to increase my calorie intake from 1200 to 1400, but im finding it really hard to raise the calories.. Any suggestions on this pls (i eat only veggies and fruits)??

    As well as adding nuts ( I love cashews), I've started drinking a protein shake to help increase my calories and protein. I know you only eat fruits and veggies, not sure if whey would work with that, maybe a soy protein powder? I have heard of a protein powder made from chick peas, don't know what its called though (not much help).
  • losinit_4_good
    losinit_4_good Posts: 731 Member
    Hey girls! Just an fyi: Caleb is very sick so I may not be on much for the next few days. I'll keep track of my points and add them as I can but my little monkey man is taking pretty much all of my attention right now.

    Also I got a note from Amy that she is computer-less and on the verge of a sinus-related-hostile-takeover so she won't be on much either but will log on when she is able.

    Talk soon!
    Lynda
  • renubhat_82
    renubhat_82 Posts: 549 Member
    I wanted to increase my calorie intake from 1200 to 1400, but im finding it really hard to raise the calories.. Any suggestions on this pls (i eat only veggies and fruits)??

    What about nuts? They are great to put on salad and they quickly raise calorie intake.

    yeah.. I used to take almonds and raisins... Will start again.. :-)
  • renubhat_82
    renubhat_82 Posts: 549 Member
    I wanted to increase my calorie intake from 1200 to 1400, but im finding it really hard to raise the calories.. Any suggestions on this pls (i eat only veggies and fruits)??

    As well as adding nuts ( I love cashews), I've started drinking a protein shake to help increase my calories and protein. I know you only eat fruits and veggies, not sure if whey would work with that, maybe a soy protein powder? I have heard of a protein powder made from chick peas, don't know what its called though (not much help).


    Yes I love cashews too (thats one of my weak points also, I dont have control over cashews).. Protein shake- I did go through the counters in walgreens and walmart, but didnt like any.. I dont have a supplement store closeby, will try to go in the weekend.. will definitely look at the above
  • circusmom
    circusmom Posts: 662 Member
    I wanted to increase my calorie intake from 1200 to 1400, but im finding it really hard to raise the calories.. Any suggestions on this pls (i eat only veggies and fruits)??

    As well as adding nuts ( I love cashews), I've started drinking a protein shake to help increase my calories and protein. I know you only eat fruits and veggies, not sure if whey would work with that, maybe a soy protein powder? I have heard of a protein powder made from chick peas, don't know what its called though (not much help).


    Yes I love cashews too (thats one of my weak points also, I dont have control over cashews).. Protein shake- I did go through the counters in walgreens and walmart, but didnt like any.. I dont have a supplement store closeby, will try to go in the weekend.. will definitely look at the above

    I got mine at Sam's Club......Pure Protein plus, about $19. It has a good amount of protein, low carbs and not too high in sugars. Tastes really good, too.

    OH, I love the new profile pic, soooo pretty!
  • LoveNevrNds
    LoveNevrNds Posts: 321 Member
    Hey girls! Just an fyi: Caleb is very sick so I may not be on much for the next few days. I'll keep track of my points and add them as I can but my little monkey man is taking pretty much all of my attention right now.

    Also I got a note from Amy that she is computer-less and on the verge of a sinus-related-hostile-takeover so she won't be on much either but will log on when she is able.

    Talk soon!
    Lynda

    Oh so sorry! I hope he feels better soon!
  • circusmom
    circusmom Posts: 662 Member
    Hey girls! Just an fyi: Caleb is very sick so I may not be on much for the next few days. I'll keep track of my points and add them as I can but my little monkey man is taking pretty much all of my attention right now.

    Also I got a note from Amy that she is computer-less and on the verge of a sinus-related-hostile-takeover so she won't be on much either but will log on when she is able.

    Talk soon!
    Lynda

    Hope the little guy feels better soon!! Hate it when the kids get really sick!
  • renubhat_82
    renubhat_82 Posts: 549 Member
    I wanted to increase my calorie intake from 1200 to 1400, but im finding it really hard to raise the calories.. Any suggestions on this pls (i eat only veggies and fruits)??

    As well as adding nuts ( I love cashews), I've started drinking a protein shake to help increase my calories and protein. I know you only eat fruits and veggies, not sure if whey would work with that, maybe a soy protein powder? I have heard of a protein powder made from chick peas, don't know what its called though (not much help).


    Yes I love cashews too (thats one of my weak points also, I dont have control over cashews).. Protein shake- I did go through the counters in walgreens and walmart, but didnt like any.. I dont have a supplement store closeby, will try to go in the weekend.. will definitely look at the above

    I got mine at Sam's Club......Pure Protein plus, about $19. It has a good amount of protein, low carbs and not too high in sugars. Tastes really good, too.

    OH, I love the new profile pic, soooo pretty!

    ok.. thanks, will check it.. $19 isn't too expensive.. yes, most of them were either high in sugars or expensive..

    Profile pic- it was on the day of my wedding.. :-)
  • renubhat_82
    renubhat_82 Posts: 549 Member
    Hey girls! Just an fyi: Caleb is very sick so I may not be on much for the next few days. I'll keep track of my points and add them as I can but my little monkey man is taking pretty much all of my attention right now.

    Also I got a note from Amy that she is computer-less and on the verge of a sinus-related-hostile-takeover so she won't be on much either but will log on when she is able.

    Talk soon!
    Lynda

    Oh so sorry.. Hope he feels good soon..
  • bella_babe_86
    bella_babe_86 Posts: 503 Member
    I have really been working my butt off this week, looking for a big number on wednesday...I just feel like i've gotten myself into a rut and im doing everything I can to get out of it. That and I think that TOM is coming because my weight decided to fluctuate over 4 lbs the last couple of days...and im determined to beat him!!!

    Cardio: Possible 12 points + Bonus miles in Part 1
    Part 1- Walking 12 miles is my goal 5pts + bonus mile points (4/12 miles done)

    Part 2- Interval training or workout for 3 days this week 2/3pts

    Part 3- Logging 2/4pt

    Strength: Possible 6 points

    Wednesday: 1/1 point
    100 Crunches

    Thursday: 1/1 point
    50 Reverse Crunches

    Friday: 1/1 point
    50 Pushups

    Weekend: 1 point
    100 Squats

    Monday: 1 point
    100 Lunges (50 per leg)

    Tuesday: 1 point
    50 Sit ups

    Food/Nutrition: Recipe 1/1pt

    Emotional: Possible 5 points


    Friday points-4 points for logging, strength, intervals and recipe.

    Heres my recipe...kinda!
    I dont really make anything that we bring along on trips, exactly. I just throw cheerios, raisins, dark chocolate chips and chopped up nature valley granola bars and slivered almonds into ziplock bags. Im always buying these kinds of things along with dehydrated fruits because they are low in calories, healthy and really keep your energy up when you are on the go! Not quite sure of the exact nutritional count because im personally not a snacker but its really keeps my little guy happy!
  • ♥Amy♥
    ♥Amy♥ Posts: 714 Member
    Just going to check in real quick. Got another 1.5 miles in this morning. 2 points for today (logging & intervals). I'm doing the strength exercises tomorrow.
  • NewLife_11
    NewLife_11 Posts: 964 Member
    I have really been working my butt off this week, looking for a big number on wednesday...I just feel like i've gotten myself into a rut and im doing everything I can to get out of it. That and I think that TOM is coming because my weight decided to fluctuate over 4 lbs the last couple of days...and im determined to beat him!!!

    Heres my recipe...kinda!
    I dont really make anything that we bring along on trips, exactly. I just throw cheerios, raisins, dark chocolate chips and chopped up nature valley granola bars and slivered almonds into ziplock bags. Im always buying these kinds of things along with dehydrated fruits because they are low in calories, healthy and really keep your energy up when you are on the go! Not quite sure of the exact nutritional count because im personally not a snacker but its really keeps my little guy happy!

    I am glad you are back in it!! Great job on working hard this week, I am in the same boat, I had a rough week last week but feel like I am ready to go strong again.

    *Thanks for the recipe sounds great!
  • NewLife_11
    NewLife_11 Posts: 964 Member
    Hi Ladies,
    It was my day off today. This morning I rode the bike to the grocery store with my little guy in tow to get something to make for lunch, that was a fun workout, I have been trying to ride my bike to the grocery store everyday. For lunch I made BLT's with Turkey bacon and it was really good! Then I had to go to the biggest town near us, 45 min away and do some errans. I got home and I was tired but then decide to take my dog for a jog we went for 30min and it felt great! So for exercise and food today, I would say a pretty good day!

    Week Goal 10 miles / 5.5 miles complete! Yay!
    Wednesday- 1.5 miles
    Thursday- 2 Miles
    Friday- 2.5 Miles

    3 points today- Strength, intervals, spreadsheet entry
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