FIT LIFE CHALLENGE- WEEK FIVE [CLOSED]

i am going to focus on late night snacking, exercise, and pampering! these are my main areas that i fall down on.

Hello there,

Just weighed myself this morning and I can't say I am not dissapointed - gained 2.5 lbs. Previous weight 164.5 lbs, current weight 167.0 lbs. It was not my best week, that's for sure, but as I mentioned yesterday in my week 4 post - I need to start focusing and start believing I can do this.
In the past 6-8 months I have lost 8-10 lbs - all my clothes fit me so much better, I even went a size smaller in certain clothes. I guess I am just content with where I am but I also know that this is not where I need to be.
I am still considered overweight according to the charts.

So, back to the challenges:

Diet: Definately late night snacking / emotional eating. I am a habitual eater ... last night I was reading a great book and something to eat sounded so good. I just pulled the plug on the crockpot where I made some super yummy stuffed peppers with brown rice and organic turkey. They are very healthy, low fat and good grains ... I ate one with some low fat yogurt .... but it was 11.00 PM!!!! I didn't even realize today was weigh in day, so, I should have just stopped more so ...This is where my problem is - I just like food and I have been associating good times, a good book, a good movie, with good food. I am sure once I have that under control, things will be much easier.
Also, I decided to cut or even give up coffee. I have been drinking a lot lately and I noticed I started having heart palpitations. Not good! Kinda scary actually ... So, no more or a lot less coffee for me. I just hope the headackes will be decent,.

Exercise: I want to start running again. I have not been running in probably 4 months and I miss it. This morning I went on the treadmill for an easy 3 miles ... with good music on ... I am a different person now. So, definately more running this week. AND, I have to pump up my swimming. I have 50 more miles to swim to the end of the year, which would mean 8250 yards per week. I see 3-4 swimming day in my future ...

Life: I need a manicure so badly, it's not even funny ) I know I will do it myself - I am pretty good at it and I can't justify spending the money, but I need to find time to do it. I also want to follow with the challenge that I suggested yesterday - I will take a picture of me tomorrow and another one on Dec 31st (it happends to be also a Saturday). This will give me a good incentive to stay with the program.

As far as other challenges - Julie, I think it is fine if we continue on the ones we already had until now. We are all very busy and we are barely touching the subjects within a week. So, let's just work on what we have so far.

That's it from me for now ...

Can't wait to see how everybody else is doing.

Loredana

Hey Friends~ Well sort of quick this morning....I really have to get to work!!!

Julie - Thanks so much for running the group...I like revisiting our past challenges. When things lget crazy we can always go back to that. I will work on late night eating!!!! I am really trying to not eat a couple hours before bed.....but I haven't done it yet! I also will work out outside and PROCRASTINATION is another important one for me.

I am so happy to see the posts...sorry we lost newimproved...I hope we weren't not talking too much amungst ourselves.... Everyone is always welcome to chime in and everyone is important!!!!:flowerforyou:

Loredana ~ Yippee on the running! And get out of my head with the coffee!!!!! I have been feeling alittle weird lately..saw the doctor and am waiting for blood work results...she told me to try cutting back on coffee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't feel right this morning and have a 2 hour drive ahead of me to a meeting. So I was going for another cup and just said NO....not sure if it will help but have to give it a try.

I can't work out today...that kind of freaks me out. But being weigh in day come on Judy you can miss a day!!! Sorry I talk to myself all the time:huh: I have meetings, football, then gotta go to Dad's and I will be sleeping over at my Sister's to prep for a garage sale tomorrow. Yuck I really hate G-Sales!!!! Too much work everyone wants things for free or .10!!!! So busy times...If it stays cool here I think I will go to the high school in the PM and run on the track tomorrow

Well I better get ready for work!!! Hugs to all

Oh BTW..................CW 184!!!!!!!!!!! 1.6# loss:bigsmile:

I'm a day late and a dollar short!! I have had a tough week but haven't bombed too badly. I haven't weighed yet, will do that in the morning. I'm a little afraid to look at the scale.

Most challenging thus far: eating things I should leave alone. If I don't buy them, I'm fine. But I don't think it is fair for my son to diet just because I am (therefore, there is a cake, honeybuns and Little Debbies in the house!!) I'm not really a snacker so that's not a real problem for me. I do love food though. I will eat in one meal what should account for an entire day.

One of my bucket list items is this: see NYC in winter. And whenever I do... I will be thin! (and HEALTHY.)

Everyone have a great weekend and watch out for the sugar fairies. They will leave fat cells in your bed!

i lost 0.2 kg this week so not brilliant but considering that i think i put on a pound last week with being away its not to bad at all!
some of my bucket list ideas:

backpack around australia - or at least visit!
swim with dolphins
have a boudoir shoot done - i might be able to cross this one off when i reach my target weight!
take a cruise aroud the carribean
run the london marathon
go to NYC at christmas
complete the 3 peaks challenge

thats all i ahve thought of atm!!
what is everyone else thinking of?

i lost 0.2 kg this week so not brilliant but considering that i think i put on a pound last week with being away its not to bad at all!
some of my bucket list ideas:

backpack around australia - or at least visit!
swim with dolphins
have a boudoir shoot done - i might be able to cross this one off when i reach my target weight!
take a cruise aroud the carribean
run the london marathon
go to NYC at christmas
complete the 3 peaks challenge

thats all i ahve thought of atm!!
what is everyone else thinking of?

i also want to go to a third world country and do medicine care for them. forgot to put that one down.

Hello there,

New week today and new opportunities to reach our goals ..

At Julie's request I am going to drop in a fitness tip here and there, to keep us moving. I am not an expert and these tips help me keep on track too.

So my first fitness tip is: STRETCH! No matter now small this seems, how insignificant, stretching for few minutes before your workout (even if it's just a walk) and few minutes after your workout will keep you injury free and pain free.
When you stretch, to make it easier, start from top to bottom - stretch your neck, rotate your shoulders, stretch your arms - biceps, triceps. Then stretch your back by bending forward and moving your spine in the cow-cat yoga move. Then move down to your glutes, legs, calves and ankles.
Count to 10 in your head for each section. If you have an intense workout - long walk or a run, count to 20 in your heard for each stretch.
Even if you don't plan to workout for the day, a good stretch will get your body woken up in the morning and get your blood and lymph circulating.
Search youtube for visuals on how to stretch - there are million of videos out there!

Other than that, I had a great week-end - besides the fact that I didn't workout, I finally had a date with my husband, loooong overdue, to one of the nicest restaurants in town where we got to try all these tapas dishes - with wild mushrooms and duck and chocolate with caramel and homemade ice cream. I also had a glass of wine .... it was not a diet friendly outing, but I truly kept the portion to a minimum and enjoyed every bite of it. It was expensive and we deserved every morsel of it!!! With this I can say I accomplished my "pamper yourself" challenge for the week )
I also got to finish some of the house projects I have been working on ... so happy about that.
So, now, i need to get back into the swing and lose the 2.5 lbs I packed at my last weigh in.

Hope you all had a good week-end and are ready for the new week!

Loredana

Monday again I hope you had a great weekend!!!

Great job - Siddiq and Carol!!!

Sidddiq ~ That is going to be my biggest challenge keeping it off!!! You will do great just stay in touch.

Claire & Lori ~ Good job on the bucket lists!!! I will have to post mine....

Loredana ~ YUM :happy: Good job taking time for you and your husband!!!

Well I am very happy to report that I did my exercise yesterday! I had a busy day and forced myself to go out and do a walk/run training to hit the next level of my running class. It was about 4 when I made it out and as I was driving to the place I was going to run I looked at the temp and said "maybe I should go to the gym and run or maybe skip it!" It was 93!!! I wasn't feeling very good either..light headed and just kind of off. (note lots of excuses to not go) I got to the park and got started to the bike path, walked awhile then started to run 12 mins...my legs felt heavy and I wasn't sure I could do it. I pushed on listening to my tunes and looking at the beautiful day around me. I made it to 12 mins with NO PROBLEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Then I walked 1 min then ran 8 more mins!!! I cooled down with a nice walk then got to my car and stretched then sat in the shade and enjoyed my success! Push on my friends the reward of knowing you did it is so worth it...not to mention it helps with your weight loss!!!

Julie asked me to chime in too with the exercise tips.....no expert here either!!! I hope sharing some of my stories is motivating. I challenge you to look at your week and plan your exercise...put it on the calendar and keep the appointment!

I have to set up a school food show tonight and that is a challenge...it means out to dinner tonight and then be surrounded by burritos, cookies, cheese stuffed bread sticks and much more. I am going to just do my best :ohwell:

Have a great day and a week full of GOOD CHOICES :flowerforyou:

well i have just started work - after going to the gym!!! YAY. so pleased with myself! i havent managed to get there in over 6 weeks and did the full workout that has been planned for me. if i dont feel to bad i will be going on thursday and friday aswell this week. how is everyone doing with all of their goals?

claire. xxx

Awesome job Claire!!! First step back is the hardest!
Keep it up!

Loredana

Hello gang!

Tuesday is here!
Went for a swim this morning and the coach played Frank Sinatra and Michael Buble in the background .... I swear I felt like a mermaid ) My stroke was consistent, my breathing was steady, my flips were timed correctly ... Felt good to go with the oldies ... for some reason I just relaxed and just swam ... I swam just as much as I would have done in a "hard" workout.
I think I know what I will put down on the list for Santa this year .... a waterproof ipod!!!

What music are you guys listening to when you workout? What pushes you to excel?

Loredana

glad you had a good swim!! i love swimming - but theres never any music on. can you get waterproof ipods?? that would solve all the problems! lol. i like a bit of meatloaf if im doing some cardio exercises to really get me into a good pace and some pop and r and b at other times! it has to have a good beat though other wise i just chill out!

HI Friends...Were did everyone go??? I was at a school food show...but ended up being sick and woke up yesterday and came home....still not feeling right but I have to get to a business review. Lucky I have a few hours before I have to leave. I hope I feel better by this afternoon since I have runnng class tonight!


I hope you all are doing well.....

Judy

HI Friends...Were did everyone go??? I was at a school food show...but ended up being sick and woke up yesterday and came home....still not feeling right but I have to get to a business review. Lucky I have a few hours before I have to leave. I hope I feel better by this afternoon since I have runnng class tonight!


I hope you all are doing well.....

Judy

Thinking of you my friend! Stay cool and take care!

L

hi all!!

well done judy for doing the run - i hate running!! lol

well today my family dog of 12 years is being put to sleep so i am trying really hard not to comfort eat. :sad: thats why have made a stew in the slow cooker today all warm comfort food and not many calories! and it will be ready for when i get in from work with the house smelling lovely!

hope everyone else is having a good day.

claire. xxx

Claire,
I am so sorry you have to go through this .... I don't have pets but I can imagine is like family. We did have a Beta fish once, they live a very short life, so, after 2 months he died. My son was crushed when we let him go "into the ocean" (aka flushed down the toilet). I cannot imagine what would be like to have to lose a friend of years and years ...
Hang in there - this too shall pass!

Judy - I would love to do Zumba but they just don't do it early in the morning at my gym. I imagine there are not too many people eager to wake up at 4.30 Am to go for a dance You should see the faces that early in the morning - we are all zombies. But I like it that way .. .the gym I am going to has the reputation of beeing the "yupee" gym in town, lots a people with "resources" come there ... and their wives ... It is so not me! But when I go in the morning, the "normal" people come - the ones that have jobs and workout in the morning because they have to go to work, or the ones that are so into fitness that they can't sleep ... anyway, people that are serious about working out.

Hope everyone else is doing good.

I lost 2.5 lbs - the ones that I put on last week. Back to 164.5. I updated my signatures to include goals - I was so afraid to write down actual numbers, but I figured this will keep me focused. And this takes me back to that thought - we are so afraid of failure that we give up or we don't try. But we forget that failure is part of trying, and trying implies repetition.

So, hopefully later today Judy and I can get back to y'all with some updates about our group.

Take care!
L

I'm still here just been busy with company, work etc. I gained a couple of pounds this week but am back on track. Hard to stay motivated when the scale doesn't move in the right direction but I am determined to lose this weight. Had a binge day yesterday but it was the first one I've had since I started here in August. It wasn't even a horrible binge day, just ate more pizza than I should have and got into the Halloween candy. Can't wait to get that out of the house tomorrow!! Have a Happy Halloween and stay strong!!!!!!

Carol