**CLOSED** New Year, New You Challenge: Week 5
GretchenReine
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Good morning and Happy Monday! How did everyone's week go? Did you weigh in and log those miles yet? I still have to calculate my miles but I logged my weight.
I posted a 0 this week. Am I disappointed? Honestly, no. If you knew the week I had you would understand. It has been a tough week with working out, a brief plateau that ended with me gorging myself to a point of getting sick on more than one occasion on Saturday. As of yesterday morning, I was going to be posting a rather large gain...over a pound and a half. Instead...I started my Boot Camp and seriously watched what I ate and was able to post a zero change. I have to be happy with it.
The difference? YOU ALL! I seriously would've given up before now. I would've. I even considered it. But...I have such an amazing support group in you all. I post that I have a bad day and so many people respond or even send me private messages kicking me into gear. I got up yesterday, worked out, ate better and it made all the difference in the world.
My point? Please don't quit on me. I need you all as much as you need me AND each other!
We have to remember that with each week that we have a gain, a zero loss, a loss...we have NSVs to keep us going. I've had a few in the last week and they seriously wouldn't have happened without the help I have from everyone here. The other day I had 3 people comment on how different I look...how they can see a difference. I can't see it...and I probably won't for a long time...but boy did it feel good to know that others see it. I've also had 2 people at work start wearing their pedometers again and watching what they eat...one girl even started Jenny to kick start her loss. My son, he is working on losing weight with his mother...and it's of his own doing. Not once did I tell him he needed to. The key is, he's trying. And...drum roll please...when I did my measurements this morning...when doing my enormous hips...THE TAPE MEASURE ENDS TOUCHED!!! In the past I have had to account for the gap between the ends. I'm not kidding. It didn't overlap, so I know that it's still that extra inch over 60...but I seriously cried when they touched.
I wouldn't be here without each of you. We are on week 5...we're doing this. We're losing weight, gaining muscle, logging miles and making new friends. We can do this. We've made it through Halloween. Just a few weeks until Thanksgiving. We're going to make it through that too!
I hope everyone has a wonderful week!
I love each and every one of you and thank you so much for enduring on this journey with me!!!
xoxoxo
Gretchen
I posted a 0 this week. Am I disappointed? Honestly, no. If you knew the week I had you would understand. It has been a tough week with working out, a brief plateau that ended with me gorging myself to a point of getting sick on more than one occasion on Saturday. As of yesterday morning, I was going to be posting a rather large gain...over a pound and a half. Instead...I started my Boot Camp and seriously watched what I ate and was able to post a zero change. I have to be happy with it.
The difference? YOU ALL! I seriously would've given up before now. I would've. I even considered it. But...I have such an amazing support group in you all. I post that I have a bad day and so many people respond or even send me private messages kicking me into gear. I got up yesterday, worked out, ate better and it made all the difference in the world.
My point? Please don't quit on me. I need you all as much as you need me AND each other!
We have to remember that with each week that we have a gain, a zero loss, a loss...we have NSVs to keep us going. I've had a few in the last week and they seriously wouldn't have happened without the help I have from everyone here. The other day I had 3 people comment on how different I look...how they can see a difference. I can't see it...and I probably won't for a long time...but boy did it feel good to know that others see it. I've also had 2 people at work start wearing their pedometers again and watching what they eat...one girl even started Jenny to kick start her loss. My son, he is working on losing weight with his mother...and it's of his own doing. Not once did I tell him he needed to. The key is, he's trying. And...drum roll please...when I did my measurements this morning...when doing my enormous hips...THE TAPE MEASURE ENDS TOUCHED!!! In the past I have had to account for the gap between the ends. I'm not kidding. It didn't overlap, so I know that it's still that extra inch over 60...but I seriously cried when they touched.
I wouldn't be here without each of you. We are on week 5...we're doing this. We're losing weight, gaining muscle, logging miles and making new friends. We can do this. We've made it through Halloween. Just a few weeks until Thanksgiving. We're going to make it through that too!
I hope everyone has a wonderful week!
I love each and every one of you and thank you so much for enduring on this journey with me!!!
xoxoxo
Gretchen
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im in it for the long haul0
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I'm so proud of you
Your NSV is totally inspiring - it just goes to show that getting healthy doesn't only involve scales! Keep it up and remember we're here if you need us x 0 -
I'm still here! :bigsmile:0
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Thanks for the post. I gained this week and don't want to log it. :-( I'm struggling to get my miles because of my foot problem, so I really need to eat very well, and I just didn't do that this weekend. sigh.0
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Well, not surprisingly I went the wrong direction again. This was the worst week ever. How do I find the switch to flip again that gets me on the right track? I found it before, but now I seem to be stuck in the "off" fitness position. That motivation is the absolute key for me, and I HAVE to get it back.
Today I am going to run today come he(double hockey sticks) or high water. Today I am going to log food and exercise. Today I am going to somehow dig deep and get this back. The only thing more depressing about not being the size/fitness level you want to be is to ALMOST get there, and then slide back into old habits...0 -
Awesome NSV, and Thanks again for letting me join late0
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I'm not going anywhere. I posted a .1 pound loss this week, but my hubby told me he can see a difference in me. I guess that's what counts. I took a before picture this morning and posted my measurements for the 100 Day challenge. I'm going to use that hideous picture of me at this weight, along with those measurements to motivate me.
I have also felt the encouragement of so many of you when I have gained, lost, had good weeks, or had bad weeks. It makes such a HUGE difference to know that there are so many people going through it with me. I love my husband dearly, but he loves me big or small. You all give me that extra push that he doesn't think I need!0 -
Thanks for the post. I gained this week and don't want to log it. :-( I'm struggling to get my miles because of my foot problem, so I really need to eat very well, and I just didn't do that this weekend. sigh.
I'm sorry about your foot problem! We all have ups and downs...if you don't want to post it that's up to you. I saw a gain or two on the spreadsheet this week already. Focus on the food and what you can do. Don't let your foot prevent you from reaching your weight goal. My son doesn't have a pedometer so he is just tracking his weight...not the miles. That's fine too!
xoxoxo0 -
Well, not surprisingly I went the wrong direction again. This was the worst week ever. How do I find the switch to flip again that gets me on the right track? I found it before, but now I seem to be stuck in the "off" fitness position. That motivation is the absolute key for me, and I HAVE to get it back.
Today I am going to run today come he(double hockey sticks) or high water. Today I am going to log food and exercise. Today I am going to somehow dig deep and get this back. The only thing more depressing about not being the size/fitness level you want to be is to ALMOST get there, and then slide back into old habits...
I've learned that the key for me is to get pissed off about it and realize where I want to be. I have (on more than one occasion) thought that I should just quit but this group has prevented me from doing it. If I work out...the food will follow. I tend to have issues eating junk if I work out. On days I don't get my walks in...my food goes out the window and that's when I gain and sometimes it's a lot.
Make sure you do your exercise and eat right. If logging in might help, there is a new challenge out there that starts today and ends on Valentine's Day and the whole challenge is to log in every day for the next 100 days. I can send you the info if you want!0 -
I'm not going anywhere. I posted a .1 pound loss this week, but my hubby told me he can see a difference in me. I guess that's what counts. I took a before picture this morning and posted my measurements for the 100 Day challenge. I'm going to use that hideous picture of me at this weight, along with those measurements to motivate me.
I have also felt the encouragement of so many of you when I have gained, lost, had good weeks, or had bad weeks. It makes such a HUGE difference to know that there are so many people going through it with me. I love my husband dearly, but he loves me big or small. You all give me that extra push that he doesn't think I need!
I didn't do my before picture this morning but I did do my measurements. I'll get my before pictures tonight. I was rushing around this morning because I overslept and still had to visit Bob. LOL
I'm in the same boat with the hubby. I was over 300 when I met mine and he's seen me through all sorts of ups and downs and he loves me regardless. I think it's awesome that hubby is seeing a difference in you! That's super encouraging!0 -
Awesome NSV, and Thanks again for letting me join late
I'm glad you're with us!0 -
im in it for the long haul
That's good! I'd hate to have to hunt you down!!!0 -
I'm so proud of you Your NSV is totally inspiring - it just goes to show that getting healthy doesn't only involve scales! Keep it up and remember we're here if you need us x
Thanks! It felt great. I don't normally tell hubby about NSVs but totally told him about the tape measure this morning! LOL0 -
I'm still here! :bigsmile:
And I'm so glad you are!!! Don't go anywhere!!!0 -
Well, posted a gain this morning!! I have been getting so bad with logging things which results in eating things I probably shouldn't and I did not drink near enough water this weekend. All amounted to a gain on the scale. I WILL get this back off this week!!! I WILL log every day!!!0
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Well, posted a gain this morning!! I have been getting so bad with logging things which results in eating things I probably shouldn't and I did not drink near enough water this weekend. All amounted to a gain on the scale. I WILL get this back off this week!!! I WILL log every day!!!
That's my goal this week - to log everything good, bad, or ugly!0 -
For the challenge, I posted a 3.5 pound loss from last week. I really stepped it up in my workouts (started 30DS and got on my eliptical) this past week and I watched my weekend eating.
Getting 8 more pounds off during the next two holiday months is going to be an act of God! But I'm going to stick to it, even if I am stuck here for awhile. Physically, I hurt. But emotionally, I feel good. Even starting to feel pretty. And that is what counts!0 -
Im with you all the way to the finish line!!!0
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Congrats gkeith on your NSV!! Thanks for keeping ME motivated!0
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Your doing a great job! Your keep us all motivated so well and your NSV is inspiring! Sadly I gained this weekend but hey I walked my butt off and loved every minute! I just didnt see the results I wanted because I snacked on the wrong things!
Here's too learning from our bad days but not letting them hold us back!!!
Cheers!!!!0 -
gretchen, or anyone,
when are our weigh-ins?
thanks for letting me join!0 -
Well, posted a gain this morning!! I have been getting so bad with logging things which results in eating things I probably shouldn't and I did not drink near enough water this weekend. All amounted to a gain on the scale. I WILL get this back off this week!!! I WILL log every day!!!
You'll get that weight off! Off of the ladies on here started a 100 day challenge...100 days of logging in starting today...if you're interested. If anyone is interested actually. Today is day 1 and it ends on Valentine's Day! Just a thought!!!0 -
For the challenge, I posted a 3.5 pound loss from last week. I really stepped it up in my workouts (started 30DS and got on my eliptical) this past week and I watched my weekend eating.
Getting 8 more pounds off during the next two holiday months is going to be an act of God! But I'm going to stick to it, even if I am stuck here for awhile. Physically, I hurt. But emotionally, I feel good. Even starting to feel pretty. And that is what counts!
Wow, you're doing great!!! You can totally do this. The emotional part is great and feeling pretty is awesome! Confidence is a great thing!!!0 -
Im with you all the way to the finish line!!!
That's awesome! That finish line gets closer and closer with each weigh in! I think it's going great over all. I'm so excited to have such a great group of people doign it with me!0 -
Congrats gkeith on your NSV!! Thanks for keeping ME motivated!
Thank you and you're welcome! Being here for everyone else is what helps me the most!!!0 -
Your doing a great job! Your keep us all motivated so well and your NSV is inspiring! Sadly I gained this weekend but hey I walked my butt off and loved every minute! I just didnt see the results I wanted because I snacked on the wrong things!
Here's too learning from our bad days but not letting them hold us back!!!
Cheers!!!!
Learning is a very important thing. I have had a few days to learn from and I've taken the lesson and used it instead of filing it under F for Fail.
You will lose that weight that you gained this week. Just jump back on track with us. We're totally going to nail this!!!0 -
Well, posted a gain this morning!! I have been getting so bad with logging things which results in eating things I probably shouldn't and I did not drink near enough water this weekend. All amounted to a gain on the scale. I WILL get this back off this week!!! I WILL log every day!!!
You'll get that weight off! Off of the ladies on here started a 100 day challenge...100 days of logging in starting today...if you're interested. If anyone is interested actually. Today is day 1 and it ends on Valentine's Day! Just a thought!!!
Thanks - I did join the 100 day challenge! :bigsmile:0 -
I in it for the long haul... didn't lose this week but didn't gain either!!! which is good... and got a good 3 km in this morning
YIPEE... have found if I wrap my ankle in the ace bandage I can have a good walk on the treadmill and a good ride on my bike 0 -
I know you all are in week 5 but I would love to sneak in!! I am doing the mommy challenge with some of you If not no biggie, just thought I'd ask!! Thanks!! 0
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im with you all!! together we can accomplish so much.. i dont think i would have lasted with out you all.. to be honest the challenges are my favourite.. between meeting new people and creating new challenges i feel better in myself.
i know it might not show on the scales right now but im happy to be making that slow bit of progress..
thanks again to Grethcen for introducing me to this group!! and a big thanks to all of you for supporting me. i know i am not friends with you all but please feel free to add me..0
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