2 week challenge
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I'm just focused on tracking my food and keeping to my calories goals ever day 'till Thanksgiving.
This is our first time traveling for the holidays. I have lived in Iowa my whole life but this August we moved to Wisconsin. Heading home for Thanksgiving and I'm sure there will be too much food as well as the traveling back and forth and eating out stuff.
I work from home and this is my absolute busiest time of the year. Once Thanksgiving is over I will barely surface until the week before Christmas, so my food and exercise goals will just be to try to eat decent and probably count my 8 million trips a day up the stairs and hauling packages around as exercise. LOL!0 -
I need to stop eating Halloween candy! It's killing me!!!!
I'm doing ripped in 30 right now. The first 2 levels were pretty easy, but I started level 3 yesterday and wow. It's intense. Really good workout, just need to get rid of the candy! And my neighbor keeps bringing over slices of cheesecake and other treats in the evening, and I have no willpower.
Anyway, my 2 week challenge will be to stop pigging out.
And to the runners, I'm doing a half in may. What training programs are you using? I think I'm going to do Hal Higdons plan. It's free and seems like a good 12 week progression.
To be honest I kind of do my own plan as I do other exercise & am in a gym as well so I can't commit to 4/5 days running a week.
At the moment it goes something like this.
Mon - Rest or Swim
Tues - Intervals (treadmill)
Wed - Strength
Thurs - Rest
Fri- Short run
Sat - Cardio & Strength
Sun - Long Run (trying to up it 0.5 to 1 mile a week)
Keeps it varies so I don't get bored I guess.
Sat - S0 -
I did 30Ds level 3 last night but I am not doing a really great job keeping up. Those jumping lunges are killer.
Going to dinner after work so I don't know if I will get in the workout or not.
Still don't feel great, but not like I feel so terrible, either.0 -
I've been all over the place with my eating and not regularly working out. WTH!? See a little loss and decide I have no motivation!? LoL. So it may be Tuesday but my goals the next two weeks are:
Get back to my calorie cycling schedule. I was going to just go low all week to try and undo some of the damage but that doesn't work because then I just eat late at night anyways. So calorie cycling it is.
I also need to get my butt moving so I need to get in 4 workouts minimum by Sunday.
This is where I always start to lose steam with the holidays. It gets all crazy and I throw caution to the wind. Not this year. Can't do it!!!0 -
Hi everyone! So far I've done my work out 2 times this week, so that's right on schedule! Tonight I have class, so that means no time to work out.. I'm trying to get more protein though, so I'm going to get my usual salad from the deli (huge and delicious!) and then I'm going to go to the grocery store across the street and pick up a package of tuna! I could get tuna from the deli but it's either loaded with mayo or in an oil, so I figured the pouch would be smartest I've stayed under my carb goal so far, but it still makes up between 50-60% of my diet! So I really need to get more protein in! I'm thinking of looking into the tasteless powder Zuzanna uses.. I saw in one post that she even sprinkles it on her salad!! I'll have to look up more info on it though.. today, if everything goes as planned, I should have 48g protein, which is almost 20g more than normal (yes, I am a terrible vegetarian, I know!!) But something is better than nothing
Reese - those sound like good goals everyone gets a little crazy around the holidays, so don't stress yourself out too much!!! Just keep reminding yourself that you don't want to have to be one of those people who has to fight off the lbs again after New Years
Amy - I hope you feel better soon!! Jumping lunges sound killer, I'm sure you get fantastic legs though!!
ebay - It sounds like you have your next few weeks planned out! Good luck, you can do it
I hope everyone has a great Wednesday!!0 -
I took last night off. You know, I just heard that Jillian said she never meant for 30DS to be done 30 days straight, but 3-4 times per week with other cardio! Maybe she should have mentioned that on the video. I think it's ok to take a day off, but I really was trying to do it for 10 days before Thanksgiving.
I will probably splurge at Thanksgiving, all that food on one day isn't going to make a huge difference. Will try to focus on the turkey breast, veggies, and light on stuffing, potatos and punkin pie!0 -
asjerven, you weren't even feeling well at the beginning of the week, so cut yourself some slack and just focus on nutrition (if the exercise is overly demanding).
I did Day 2 of my weight-training at lunch, today. Lower body. Could hardly climb the stairs to get back to my office, so I guess I did better than I thought (because I don't SWEAT when I weight-train, and therefore just get psychologically worried that it isn't as "effective" as cardio - even though I know it is BETTER !)
Anyway, I am doing a cardio step-class after work, so will get my cardio in at that.
So, I'm right on track for this week!0 -
I have been sick all week...AGAIN.
I was going to start KISS this week but will have to wait until next week. But I can get a work out in tomorrow, Friday and hopefully Saturday!0 -
chuisle, sometimes the body just wants to R-E-S-T - and you have to give it that. I'm sure you'll be back at it soon enough, so just take care of YOU!0
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I did 30DS level 3 last night and I am just getting really discouraged when I look at my midsection, I know I am carrying more weight around the middle than I was last year. I am hoping the strictness of the Eason plan will help, but I worry about my discipline when it comes to eating.0
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Ladies!!! So glad I found you!! I havent been able to sign in lately because I have been really busy at work, but I have TERRIFIC news!!!!!! I FINALLY broke the 145 lb barrier!! It has been many many many years since I have seen under 145 (as I have mentioned in posts before) but finally, for 4 days straight now, I have been under 145! This is very very exciting for me!! :happy:
A week ago I decided to start the "Eat Clean Diet" which isn't really a diet at all more of a lifestyle change! and I think this is the trick!! So my 2 week challenge is going to be to stick with this new Eat Clean thing for the next 2 weeks and remain under 145!! :happy:0 -
A Scheif- That's awesome!! I've heard that the Eat Clean Diet is awesome! So glad you found something that gives you a little push. I'm all for new reading, I may check it out!!
Amy- I read that too about Jillian's DVDS, and she doesn't mention that in any of her DVDs. The only workout plan of hers that I've read that she listed not every day is Ripped in 30. Other than that, it's never mentioned. It is something important to note! At the same time though, it's tricky because if it's something you like and that motivates you....
Kate- Feel better soon! So stinks to be under the weather!!
Beeps- Good work! You are kickin' butt.
I restarted Insanity for Round 2. I was hesitant to go at it again but I need a kick in the butt in the workout area and Insanity is it for me. So I was up at 515 and finished the Fit Test and then did Butt Bible Level 1 to complete my morning. On to the actual workouts tomorrow.0 -
asjerven - I worry about my "stick-to-it-ness" when it comes to "eating healthy all the time", too. But, I think you are doing AWESOME, actually!
ASheif - congrats on being under 145! I'm trying to get to 148-150. I'm having ZERO luck just now. But, I also snacked like a pig last night and topped it off with a high-fat high-calorie lunch, today.
Argh!!
mamareese - "Insanity" looks "Impossible" for me...good for your for restarting!0 -
I have no good news to report, today. Although I did complete a lower-body weight workout (yesterday) and a cardio workout (yesterday), we are in a blizzard today and I'm doing NOTHING. And eating POORLY.
I'd like to rein this behaviour in so that I'm not up 3 lbs. by Monday (which is usually my "good intention" start day).
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Thanks for the training plan tips for running. I think I will do the Hal higdon plan, and continue to do my DVDs for 20-30 minutes of strength per day, with one day of rest.
I decided to quit candy cold turkey since I last posted. I can't seem to muster up the self control needed to just eat it sparingly, so I'm cutting it out of my life completely. This seems to be working so far (though it's only been 2 days) and this is how I stopped eating fast food about 6 months ago. I guess I'm an "all or nothing" sort of girl. Anyway I think it's working since the scale is beginning to inch downward, and that's helping keep me motivated.
Can someone please explain exactly what it means to "eat clean?" or point me in the direction of an informational website?0 -
I'm late but would love to join. Have been looking for a group interested in losing body fat and gave up because I could never find one. I'm 5'6" and weigh 132 my body fat is 27%. I would love to get down to 21% by year end. Do you think this is doable? I'm just starting with some strength training and get some cardio in, but it just doesn't seem to want to budge. Any suggestions? I've been thinking of tweaking my carb/protein ratio's...0
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congrats! I'll have to check your food diary to see what all you've been consuming!Ladies!!! So glad I found you!! I havent been able to sign in lately because I have been really busy at work, but I have TERRIFIC news!!!!!! I FINALLY broke the 145 lb barrier!! It has been many many many years since I have seen under 145 (as I have mentioned in posts before) but finally, for 4 days straight now, I have been under 145! This is very very exciting for me!! :happy:
A week ago I decided to start the "Eat Clean Diet" which isn't really a diet at all more of a lifestyle change! and I think this is the trick!! So my 2 week challenge is going to be to stick with this new Eat Clean thing for the next 2 weeks and remain under 145!! :happy:0 -
I don't know what's reasonable with regard to percentage of body fat. We all seem to understand a pound per week, but I don't even know what is realistic with regard to BF%-maybe someone who is better at math can help! It sounds ambitious to lose 6% body fat in 6-7 weeks, but I am not saying it can't be done.I'm late but would love to join. Have been looking for a group interested in losing body fat and gave up because I could never find one. I'm 5'6" and weigh 132 my body fat is 27%. I would love to get down to 21% by year end. Do you think this is doable? I'm just starting with some strength training and get some cardio in, but it just doesn't seem to want to budge. Any suggestions? I've been thinking of tweaking my carb/protein ratio's...
the other problem would be measurement-what are you going to trust? Most of the methods of measure have a margin of error. Is it like a scale you have?0 -
Good for you on quitting candy! that is tough.Thanks for the training plan tips for running. I think I will do the Hal higdon plan, and continue to do my DVDs for 20-30 minutes of strength per day, with one day of rest.
I decided to quit candy cold turkey since I last posted. I can't seem to muster up the self control needed to just eat it sparingly, so I'm cutting it out of my life completely. This seems to be working so far (though it's only been 2 days) and this is how I stopped eating fast food about 6 months ago. I guess I'm an "all or nothing" sort of girl. Anyway I think it's working since the scale is beginning to inch downward, and that's helping keep me motivated.
Can someone please explain exactly what it means to "eat clean?" or point me in the direction of an informational website?
I think Eating Clean means eating natural, whole foods. Basically if you couldn't grow it, don't eat it, check out this website:
http://eatcleandiet.com/what_is_the_eat-clean_diet.aspx
basically, You will eat lean protein, complex carbs, and healthy fats.0 -
And, Reese, Insanity looks insane to me too!0
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Halfway through my 2 week maintenance challenge and have failed already- gained 1.5lb in the first week:sad:0
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congrats! I'll have to check your food diary to see what all you've been consuming!
I haven't been updating my food diary - mostly because I find it a pain - and since eating clean isnt about calorie counting I havent really found a use for it.
But yes that website is a really good place to start - I have one of the cookbooks off of there as well as the "Just the Rules" book, it's a super small paperback that I can take with me wherever I go to remind myself.
It is basically what you said - its all about eating complex carbs (fruits, vegetables, whole grains) and lean protein (white fish, chicken, lean red meat (not often)) and healthy fats. The other trick is to eat smaller portions more often (ie. 1./2 cup of carbs, size of your palm portion of protein). it .
It discourages eating a lot of dairy – with the exception of cottage cheese, yogurt, and goat cheese, as well as bread – unless you make your own whole grain bread at home, because of all the preservatives. And then it talks about giving yourself one reward meal per week. Also water intake is huge! At least 3 litres per day which I have definitely been struggling to do….
Here is an example of a day worth of meals if you are interested…again please keep in mind that I am still just learning, so I am also not doing it 100% right, or consistent for that matter – but so far its working!
6:30 am – ½ cup oatmeal (not the packaged stuff) topped with raspberries & coffee – then I drink water the rest of the day
9:30 am – ½ cup non-fat, plain yogurt, and an apple
12:30pm – Chicken salad – 2 cups leafy greens, palm sized portion of chicken, balsamic vinegar
3:30 pm – ½ cup cottage cheese with tomato (you could do something else but I love this! Lol!)
6:30 pm – ½ cup whole grain brown rice, ½ cup broccoli, palm sized portion of chicken or fish
9:30 pm – ½ cup of yogurt, 1/8 c. of home-made granola
This is obviously not what I eat every day – because I like variety, but it gives you an idea… if its something you are interested in I highly recommend buying one of Tosca Reno’s cookbooks – they are relatively inexpensive and have lots of great ideas.
Checked this scale agqain this morning after having a not so clean dinner last night due to last minute appointments - still under 145!0 -
sounds good, Ascheif, well, except the tomato and cottage cheese. That is funny that you love it cuz those are two things I can't eat.
I did not work out last night, I was probably a little over on cals after the glass of wine.0 -
I plan to do the 30DS tonight, have to earn my sushi! and tomorrow I will might jog, I am watching a friend's dog and it would be nice to get him some exercise, and me too, since I will be at party Saturday night.
I hope you all have a nice weekend! I know the Thanksgiving holiday will probably sideline some of us, but after that I am starting the Jamie Eason live fit trainer and it will be on!0 -
Thanks for the link, I'll definitely check it out. I think I eat pretty clean on that definition, but I'm going to check into that website for more details. I'm vegetarian too, have you noticed any good vegetarian recipes in that cook book?0
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Thanks for the link, I'll definitely check it out. I think I eat pretty clean on that definition, but I'm going to check into that website for more details. I'm vegetarian too, have you noticed any good vegetarian recipes in that cook book?
Yes I have! There are actually tons of vegetarian ones...And lots of the other recipes they show vegitarian alternatives!
So I have some very exciting news.....I bought my wedding dress yesterday!! I am so extactic! and to top it off it is a size smaller than my high school graduation dress was which makes it even better! they figure they will have to take it out a little in the bust, but I am hoping by sticking to this eat clean diet and exercise (now that i have some serious motivation) by the time the dress comes in in May they shouldn't need to! Will keep you posted!!!0 -
that's exciting, AScheif, what kind of dress did you get?
I am not sure what I am going to do this week, I feel like it's the week before the Jamie Eason and I am not sure what I will be doing in advance of that. Add Thanksgiving to the mix, well..
I did 30DS on Friday and jogged for 30 mins on Saturday. I am tired and sore today so I rested.
I think I will take workout clothes in case I want to do some cardio over the long weekend.0 -
congrats ASchief on finding a dress!! What does it look like? I love looking at wedding dresses! (even though I'm not getting married anytime soon!)
This weekend I ate horribly, but I am going to do better this week, I swear!! And I will try to eat well on Thanksgiving too...0 -
Amy - Thanks so much for setting us up in this group!! This awesome!
Sorry I've been MIA, but I had my surgery on Thursday and I've been laying low since. Surgery was a success and I am not in any pain. I have had severe nausea since, but I'd rather deal with that than pain
I get my drain out on Wednesday and I CANNOT wait for that...it's just more of an annoyance than anything else. I can start walking on the treadmill Thursday, so guess what I will be doing before Thanksgiving lunch?!? 
I haven't been eating much more than soup and saltines and not a lot of it at that. I just don't have much of an appetite and nothing really sounds good.
My goal for this week is to
1. not overdo it on Thursday ( lunch AND a dinner)...have to celebrate with both sides of the family :drinker:
2. walk on the treadmill everyday (starting Thursday), hopefully adding some incline after a few days.
You all have such wonderful goals and have been working so hard. I can't wait to get back in the swing of things and kick butt like you all! Good luck with your goals!!!0 -
So I'm a week and a half into my "2-week challenge" to stick to my calorie goal, and I haven't managed to stick to my goal every day. BUT...I'm now averaging right around my calorie goal, so I guess it kinda works out. And I feel like I'm finally starting to see results, so something's working! I'm not counting Thursday, but I'm going to try to be extra good the rest of the week to make up for it, and I'm going to try not to totally binge, either.
AScheif - Congrats on finding a dress! I think that was the biggest hurdle for me when I was planning my wedding. And that's awesome that it's even smaller than your graduation dress! :happy:0
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