(Closed Group) Confidence for Christmas Challenge!

Week 10 - Natalie

Challenge starting weight: 149
Current Weight: 145.8
Last week: 144.2
Difference: +1.6
Christmas Goal Weight: 135
Aprox. minutes of Exercise: 0
Highs of last week.. at least I didn't gain a ton?
Lows of last week: I got a nasty cold and felt pretty bad the entire week. All I did was eat comfort foods like hotdish and pizza and sleep! -- I guess I needed to rest to get better - but felt SOOOOOOOOOOOO lazy.
How to improve: Get better so I can work out!

WEEK ELEVEN: Ashley

CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT: 204
LAST WEEKS WEIGHT: 190
CURRENT WEIGHT: 187
DIFFERENCE: -17 (overall)
CHRISTMAS GOAL WEIGHT: 170 (modified it to make it more obtainable)
CURRENT SIZE: 14
GOAL: 7-9
APROX MINUTES OF WEEKLY EXERCISE: only about 200. maybe closer to 300. not really sure. had a busy week. but walked and did 30DS when i could.
HIGHS OF LAST WEEK: I am feeling really good about myself right now. I feel right on track and very proud of what I have accomplished so far!
LOWS OF LAST WEEK: Caved in a little and had a steak and cheese sub (6" on wheat) for lunch one day. Not a HORRIBLE choice given that I eat good almost all the time. But since I have been eating so much better lately, I dont think my stomach was really up for it cause it did NOT set well with me and now I am affraid to eat anything else like that again. ha. i guess thats a good thing..? ha.
HOW TO IMPROVE (THE LOWS): Just continue to make good choices and think of how i am going to feel after eating the wrong choice, not necessarily how great it is going to taste going down. :laugh:

I will be in NYC in 2 weeks from today!! Focus Focus Focus!! :bigsmile:

Only 5 of us weighed in this week...

Where is everyone? LOL

WEEK ELEVEN: Ashley

HIGHS OF LAST WEEK: I am feeling really good about myself right now. I feel right on track and very proud of what I have accomplished so far!

You should feel GREAT about yourself now! You've done an amazing job!

Week 12: Heather

Challenge Starting Weight: 200

Current Weight: 185

Difference: -15

Christmas Goal Weight: 169

Aprox Minutes of Exercise: did nothing!!!!!!

Highs of last week: Although I still lack the motivation to exercise I have lost 2 more pounds.

Lows of last week: I'm still sick and I haven't worked out for almost 3 weeks! I really can't seem to make myself get off of my backside!

How to Improve (the lows): I really need to get my butt in gear!!

Tips or Tricks: put one foot in front of the other and get moving.

Ultimate Goal: To wear a size 8 Current size: 14! Yeah!!!

WEEK 11: Jennifer

Challenge Starting Weight: 218.0
Current Weight: 195.0
Difference from last week: - 4.0
Difference Total: -23.0
Christmas Goal Weight: 175
Approx Minutes of Exercise: 400 minutes.
Highs of last week: Back on the path to losing good -
Lows of last week: My loss last week was only 0.2 because I had been out of town (reason I missed posting last week too) - I say only, because I know I ate bad, but it was good too, because it was a loss and not a gain, as I was anticipating.
How to Improve (the lows): Stick with my plan and up the water
Tips or Tricks: Watch the sodium intake!

Week 13: Natalie

Challenge Starting Weight: 149

Current Weight: 142.6

Difference: -6.4

Christmas Goal Weight: 135

Aprox Minutes of Exercise: 200

Highs of last week: Had a pretty good week - exercised at least 30 minutes 5 days last week

Lows of last week: I went to a wedding reception and ate tons! lol -- oh well

Tips or Tricks: just get the exercise in!!! I still saw a loss even though I had a pretty big "cheat" day -- but I did really well working out and I am pretty sure that made all the difference!

Ultimate Goal: Get to my goal, and be able to MAINTAIN it for a lifetime!!!

I'm here! No computer access so ill make it short on my phone - I've been doing well with exercise but sucking with food. Why do I think I can eat what I want just bc I work out? Ughhhh

I have all of the motivation in the world to do this as hubby and I are ready for a baby, but my body isn't healthy enough to carry it yet. COME ON EMILY!!!!!!!!

Sorry I missed weigh in on Monday guys. Its been a LOOOOOONG week already and its only halfway done! :ohwell: My husband and I decided very last minute that we were not going to go on our NYC trip just yet. We looked everything over and just figured that it wasnt financially a good idea right now. but i kept my days off work that I already scheduled. so it was nice to have 2 days hanging out with him (sent kids to school/daycare!). Sucks to be back at work today. but on a good note, we did end up getting almost all of the christmas shopping for the boys done with the money we would have spent in NY. so it was worth the cancellation. We will try again in a couple months. maybe after the holidays.

WEEK THIRTEEN: Ashley

CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT: 204
LAST WEEKS WEIGHT: 185
CURRENT WEIGHT: 187
DIFFERENCE: -17 (overall)
CHRISTMAS GOAL WEIGHT: 170 (modified it to make it more obtainable)
CURRENT SIZE: 14
GOAL: 7-9
APROX MINUTES OF WEEKLY EXERCISE: maybe about 200.
HIGHS OF LAST WEEK: not really sure. started slacking off a bit when it came to eating healthy. i kept portions to a reasonable amount, but the food itself was just not great. so nervous for the holidays already. ha.
LOWS OF LAST WEEK: Gained 2 pounds back!!! total bummer!!!! :sad:
HOW TO IMPROVE (THE LOWS): Re-Focus!! Cant fall off the wagon now, i have come too far and wont allow myself to get messed up now. time to get back on track and ready for the anxiety of cooking Thanksgiving dinner next week....