Losing the last 15-20 lbs?

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  • Addicted2Fitness
    Addicted2Fitness Posts: 90
    I booted out 100 situps/crunches yesterday, mostly because I was distracted by my tv and just kept going until commercial break! Can't wait to see what this weekend's challenge is, I'm leaving on vacation on Saturday morning for a week but plan on continuing at the resort I'll be staying at!
    On another note, I complained about not being able to break past 160- but shortly after complaining I DESTROYED that mark. Not sure what I'm doing differently... I'm gonna assume it was my frustration, threats and complaining that scared the weight away. :)

    Good Job! I have been battling trying to break 140 and its aggravating
  • jesstiger81
    jesstiger81 Posts: 93 Member
    Did my 70 first thing this morning so I wouldn't have the "too tired" excuse when I got home! Great challenge!

    I am down solid to 175. I think when I started I was about 177-178 (had gained a little). I feel like because of what I was eating it wasn't just water weight. I feel good and if I have time to cook the chicken and salmon in the crock pot tonight, I may start up again tomorrow! Sunday for sure, this is a great cleanse.
  • hsh0927
    hsh0927 Posts: 259 Member
    Great ab workout program that seems fairly simple and easy. 3 days in a row every week for 6 weeks :smile:

    http://www.active.com/fitness/Articles/8-Killer-Ab-Exercises.htm?cmp=17-7-1559
  • Addicted2Fitness
    Addicted2Fitness Posts: 90
    Great ab workout program that seems fairly simple and easy. 3 days in a row every week for 6 weeks :smile:

    http://www.active.com/fitness/Articles/8-Killer-Ab-Exercises.htm?cmp=17-7-1559

    This is a good site!
  • Channing
    Channing Posts: 617 Member
    Hello ladies! I'm going to make a personal goal for the weekend to exercise daily, and eat one raw meal a day! Whether it's a couple pieces of fruit for breakfast or a veggie filled salad for lunch or dinner! Join me if you'd like!:flowerforyou:
  • hsh0927
    hsh0927 Posts: 259 Member
    :smile: Been a looooong weekend but I'll try to come up with a challenge for the week by the end of the day!
  • JacksMom12
    JacksMom12 Posts: 1,044 Member
    I have about 20 more to lose, and I know it's going to to be S-L-O-W. I am okay with that though, I've accepted it. I've been at a bit of a plateau lately, but I'd like to lose these last 20, or at least 15 by my birthday... March 14, 2012.
  • JacksMom12
    JacksMom12 Posts: 1,044 Member
    oops, just realized that this is kind of an already-going challenge thing and I kind of randomly butted in. Sorry haha
  • hsh0927
    hsh0927 Posts: 259 Member
    oops, just realized that this is kind of an already-going challenge thing and I kind of randomly butted in. Sorry haha

    You're okay (= You can still join if you'd like! About to post a challenge for the week :smile:
  • hsh0927
    hsh0927 Posts: 259 Member
    ***WEEK CHALLENGE***
    How about we all get at least 6 hours of exercise in this week (Monday through Friday)
    I know it isn't too much but I have a ton going on this week (and I'm sure I'm not alone) and don't want to over due it
    Good luck to everyone! :flowerforyou:
  • tracyg86
    tracyg86 Posts: 51 Member
    Ok Im on for this challenge. Tomorrow is my rest day however so wont be doing too much then. Its going to be a hectic day for me anyway. Gonna give it all Ive got the rest of this week!
  • jesstiger81
    jesstiger81 Posts: 93 Member
    Wow 6 hours! Can I count playing clarinet, since in an hour's worth of practice I burn about 130 calories? I get hot when I play. I am also going to walk for at least 30 minutes each day. This is a good challenge for me, especially since I have those bridal portraits this Saturday!

    I started the cleanse again this morning. Took Friday & Saturday off. Honestly I don't really feel deprived. Cottage cheese is part of it so I still get to eat cheese! And I sneak a tiny bit of chocolate in there. Anyway, if anyone wants to try it, I dropped a couple pounds last week! I only counted 1 though in MFP because I had gained one the previous week and didn't record it here. This morning when I got on the scale it showed another pound down, even AFTER my 2 days off of the cleanse! That is a happy thing for me! I hope this trend continues for at least 5 more pounds!
  • jesstiger81
    jesstiger81 Posts: 93 Member
    Hello ladies! I'm going to make a personal goal for the weekend to exercise daily, and eat one raw meal a day! Whether it's a couple pieces of fruit for breakfast or a veggie filled salad for lunch or dinner! Join me if you'd like!:flowerforyou:

    Hey Channing, what kinds of things do you eat for a raw meal?
  • AScarbrough19
    AScarbrough19 Posts: 124 Member
    Six hours will be great to get in! I ran everyday last week but took today and finally busted through the 150 mark which has been a long time struggle for me. I think the running is the key. If I can get 6 hours of cardio in I hope to keep going in the right direction. In the past when I move from the 150 I sabotage it and next week I am back up. 25th class reunion less than 2 weeks away!
  • Channing
    Channing Posts: 617 Member
    6 hours sounds good to me! Gotta move it!:happy:

    jesstiger- I usually eat raw fruit for for breakfast, and than my other raw options usually involve some sort of salad. They also make amazing raw meal bars that you can get at Whole Foods or a health food store. There are tons of raw recipes out there, but I keep it pretty basic, and normally just one meal a day...


    I splurged last night and went out for drinks and dinner since I'm still in NYC. I'm a vegetarian and there are so many amazing options here! At the restaurant we went to, I had the soy BBQ ribs, and I swear I could not tell a difference from the real thing... I don't know, maybe it's been too long since I've eaten meat! No idea how to log that in the food diary, so I'm using a "pass" and going on a run today!:glasses:
  • indroska
    indroska Posts: 16
    I just saw the challenge for this week and I want in... I usually only do 3-4 hours of exercise every week, but I will do my best and I will get in 6 hours for this week. This is perfect timing, as I am trying to loose min 2lbs before Thanksgiving :)
  • Channing
    Channing Posts: 617 Member
    How is everyone doing? I got in 1.5 hours of exercise yesterday, but ate horribly. Today I've eaten well, but no exercise. Maybe I'll go for a walk later. Feeling lazy and gross today, gotta change my mood!
  • jesstiger81
    jesstiger81 Posts: 93 Member
    I am not doing great on the exercise but I am doing awesome on the eating because I am on day 2 of round 2 of the cleanse I am doing. I feel great food-wise.

    I did take a very brisk walk today around a park that I was scoping out for wedding portrait possibilities. It was hilly and I didn't have a lot of time so I walked fast. Then later I walked to the mailbox and back. I live in an apartment complex so it's more than just walking to the end of a driveway. I am pretty active in my daily life so I may not get 6 hours in, but I'm still working it.

    I am also sticking to doing crunches every day!! Gotta tighten up those abs a little!
  • Channing
    Channing Posts: 617 Member
    At around 3 hours of exercise so far for the week... Gotta bust my butt the next couple days! How is everyone else doing???
  • indroska
    indroska Posts: 16
    I am at 3 hours ((45min, 45min and 90min) so far, I will try to do more this weekend, so I can get up to 6 hours for the week. It might be hard, but I have to try :)
  • Addicted2Fitness
    Addicted2Fitness Posts: 90
    I bombed last weeks challenge. =( What is going to be our challenge this week? I liked the situp challenge. Maybe we could up it to 100 by Friday? Just a suggestion.
  • Channing
    Channing Posts: 617 Member
    Hey Everyone! I've been super busy the last few days, so haven't had a lot of internet time, but still trying to keep on track. Over the weekend I had pizza for lunch and then went to visit some family, and guess what they were having... pizza. So that was a big fail day, but I went on 7 mile hike on Sunday and a 5 mile run on Monday. It's so hard when I'm staying with family and they are eating TERRIBLY, but I don't want to be rude. I'm trying to make it all about tiny portions.

    Hope you all are staying strong! We can't get off track now!
  • jesstiger81
    jesstiger81 Posts: 93 Member
    Hey everyone! We're getting quiet here!

    I had a great weekend, did the wedding portraits, dress zipped up without any problem! I want to lose 3-5 more before the wedding, but that's all I can afford and not have to have the dress taken in. Alterations at this point would be a pain. I just need to tone up a bit too. The cleanse seems to be working though. I took Saturday off obviously, and part of Sunday too, but I've been getting back into it. I seem to be maintaining. I am happy!

    Is anyone here on Pinterest? It is the best site ever!

    My wedding is in 25 days and I am excited! I am really missing my fiance though, he is in this part of training where they have to go on a hiking trip for 5 days and I can't talk to him. Luckily tomorrow is day 4, so I will get to talk to him on Thanksgiving. I haven't missed a day talking to him since we've been together so this is hard. I know I should suck it up, I'm going to be a military wife!

    Hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving! My plan is to drink lots of water and tea before I go, and try to limit the carbs. Carbs seem to be my downfall!
  • Addicted2Fitness
    Addicted2Fitness Posts: 90
    I agree. It has been getting quiet. What should we do about this?
  • hsh0927
    hsh0927 Posts: 259 Member
    So sorry everyone. I have had a million and one things going on for the past week and wasn't able to get on for very long.
    I really like the sit up idea! Since I'm late how about we change it to 100 situps by Monday. Or since I'm sure a lot of people are traveling, we can start it Monday? Let me know what you guys think would work best! :smile:
  • Addicted2Fitness
    Addicted2Fitness Posts: 90
    I'm up for the 100 situps by Monday. Let's do it!
  • Addicted2Fitness
    Addicted2Fitness Posts: 90
    I did 125 situps. How about you?
  • tracyg86
    tracyg86 Posts: 51 Member
    Hey everyone Im back. lol. I have been so naughty the last week, Just couldnt contol myself. I have been at the gym and burning off like 900 calories a time. But ive still been eating terribly so sort of cancelled out any good i was doing. Im back and starting again this week. I had lost weight and then gained so am at the same weight i was 3 weeks ago :( However on a plus side i have lost 6.5 inches in the last 4 weeks! Can I do the exercise challenge this week that I missed last week? The fitting in 6 hours of exercise?
  • Channing
    Channing Posts: 617 Member
    Hey Pals!

    Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! I definitely had my fill, but tried not to overdo it, and when I weighed myself this morning I had only gained a pound... hopefully that will come off with lots of water. This is such a crazy time for me that I haven't gotten much time to be online, but I'll try to be here more now!
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