(Closed Group) Confidence for Christmas Challenge!
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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!!!0 -
Week 12: Natalie
Challenge Starting Weight: 149
Current Weight: 143.4
Difference: -5.6
Christmas Goal Weight: 135
Aprox Minutes of Exercise: 120 minutes
highs of last week: I stuck to my guns ALL WEEK with eating and exercise and it paid off!!!!
Lows of last week: I still haven't 100% kicked my cold so I couldn't work out as hard or long as I wanted.
How to Improve (the lows): Get well!
Tips or Tricks: believe in yourself!!!!!! DRINK MORE WATER0 -
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!0 -
Week 13: Heather
Challenge Starting Weight: 200
Current Weight: 185
Difference: -15
Christmas Goal Weight: 169
Aprox Minutes of Exercise: did nothing!!!!!!
Highs of last week: None
Lows of last week: I think I'm going through some sort of emotional low right now. Not sure why or how to manage it. I just have no desire to do anything physical. It's crafting season now and I use that as another excuse not to exercise. Not sure what to do:sad:
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!!!0 -
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!!!0 -
WHERE IS EVERYONE?!?!?!?!0
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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!!!!!!!!0 -
WHERE IS EVERYONE?!?!?!?!
Ditto! Surprised to not see more people! We're only a month and a half away! Don't give up now folks!!!!!0 -
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....0 -
Hey guys!!
I have been so "scattered brained" these last couple weeks. We moved and I am still trying to unpack, not to mention, we moved our office location as well so it was DOUBLE TROUBLE.
I apologize for my absence but as far as I know I have not gained back any weight (fingers crossed). I have not weighed in since the last tme I logged on our challenge. I am back, totally focuse and looking forward to this weeks weigh in.
Hope everyone is well!!!
Guess what ladies????? It's only 5 weeks until CHRISTMAS!!!!! Whoooooo Hooooo!!!!!!0 -
5 WEEKS UNTILL XMAS!! i am in trouble! lol0
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WEEK 12: Jennifer (sorry I'm a little late this week)
Challenge Starting Weight: 218.0
Current Weight: 194.6
Difference from last week: - 0.4
Difference Total: -23.4
Christmas Goal Weight: 175
Approx Minutes of Exercise: 300 minutes.
Highs of last week: Got my head back in the game - completed Olympic Day for the Get Fit program I am in - feeling Great!
Lows of last week: I worked all week to lose the 2 pounds I put on between Monday and Tuesday (of last week), finally lost that plus another 0.4 this weekend - it seemed to take forever and I still believe it was my sodium being too high, plus I then had a couple high calorie days after.
How to Improve (the lows): I am re-committing myself - it's just a few more weeks to the end of this challenge - I truly want to lose this last almost 20 pounds by Christmas!
Tips or Tricks: Watch the sodium intake, prep food in advance!!!0 -
Week 14: Natalie
Challenge Starting Weight: 149
Current Weight: 140.8
Difference: -8.2
Christmas Goal Weight: 135
Aprox Minutes of Exercise:
Highs of last week: I worked out EVERYDAY last week!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lows of last week: Sundays are always a low for me. I eat so much junk watching football and hanging with friends all day. But I am always going to allow that one cheat day. SOOOOOOO I guess I should stop beating myself up over it.
Tips or Tricks: EXERCISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It WORKS!!! haha
Ultimate Goal: Get to my goal, and be able to MAINTAIN it for a lifetime!!!
5 weeks until Christmas!0 -
Ladies,
I'm so sorry that I started this challenge and haven't done a damn thing to get myself in gear. I'm so proud of how far each and everyone of you have come, your amazing and such an inspiration to me and all the others in this group.
With that said, I will not be trying to "lose" anymore. I'm pregnant and it's putting my moods and energy through the ringer right now. I don't have any physical symptoms yet other than pure exhaustion and lack of ambition to do anything.
I wish you all nothing but the best of luck!!!
Melissa 0 -
Ladies,
I'm so sorry that I started this challenge and haven't done a damn thing to get myself in gear. I'm so proud of how far each and everyone of you have come, your amazing and such an inspiration to me and all the others in this group.
With that said, I will not be trying to "lose" anymore. I'm pregnant and it's putting my moods and energy through the ringer right now. I don't have any physical symptoms yet other than pure exhaustion and lack of ambition to do anything.
I wish you all nothing but the best of luck!!! Melissa
I'm so happy for you! Now is definitely not the time to try and loose weight. Just take a warm bath at the end of the day and a few extra breaths to relax. Everything will be amazing! Good luck to you and your family!!!!:flowerforyou:0 -
Sorry I flaked yesterday guys!
Week 14: Heather
Challenge Starting Weight: 200
Current Weight: 185
Difference: -15
Christmas Goal Weight: 169
Aprox Minutes of Exercise: I did actually work out 2 days this week. (FINALLY)
Highs of last week: Got a lot of work done for my craft show and I got off my butt!
Lows of last week: Could have made better food choices
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!0 -
Week 14: Natalie
Highs of last week: I worked out EVERYDAY last week!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats!! Great work!!!0 -
Week 13 - Emily
Challenge Starting Weight: 219.9
Current Weight: 205.1
Difference from last week: ???
Total lost during challenge: 14.8
Christmas Goal Weight: 194
Aprox Minutes of Exercise: 344
Highs of last week: coming home from a week of training to see my husband and puppy - missed them so much! I worked out a few times while at training too, so that was good
Lows of last week: eating like crap...
How to Improve (the lows):
I tried going without the scale for a few weeks, and what I found is that without a constant reminder in front of me, I start getting more relaxed and fall off the wagon. I gained a few pounds back and I am pretty annoyed with myself because I haven't been doing my best. I think I'm putting pressure on myself to lose the weight so we can start TTC and that pressure is actually making it harder for me to lose the weight.
With that said - y'all are awesome and CONGRATS MrsBrosco on your pregnancy!!!! 0 -
Ladies,
I'm so sorry that I started this challenge and haven't done a damn thing to get myself in gear. I'm so proud of how far each and everyone of you have come, your amazing and such an inspiration to me and all the others in this group.
With that said, I will not be trying to "lose" anymore. I'm pregnant and it's putting my moods and energy through the ringer right now. I don't have any physical symptoms yet other than pure exhaustion and lack of ambition to do anything.
I wish you all nothing but the best of luck!!! Melissa
YAAAAYYY!! That is awesome news!! Congratulations!! I agree that now is not the time to be losing any weight. Just take it easy and ENJOY the holidays!! I love when people get pregnant, its so exciting and makes me wish I could be more financially stable so I can have another one! :happy: 0 -
WEEK FOURTEEN: Ashley
CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT: 204
LAST WEEKS WEIGHT: 187
CURRENT WEIGHT: 185
DIFFERENCE: -19 (overall)
CHRISTMAS GOAL WEIGHT: 170 (modified it to make it more obtainable)
CURRENT SIZE: 14
GOAL: 7-9
APROX MINUTES OF WEEKLY EXERCISE: dont know exactly, but not too much actually.
HIGHS OF LAST WEEK: managed to lose the 2 pounds that i had gained the week before!
LOWS OF LAST WEEK: Didnt get much exercise in. Both my kids and me were sick all week. Also had to find a new home for our family dog of 4 years, so that was very time consuming and mentally hard. I found that I am definitely an emotional eater and went off track a bit last week. how i still managed to lose those two pounds i will never know.
HOW TO IMPROVE (THE LOWS): I need to find someone to talk to about things. I tend to hold things in that are bothering me and just get upset and eat anything and everything to try and feel better. I talk to my husband, but he doesnt really get it all the time and doesnt really know what to say back. ha.0 -
Week 14 - Emily
Challenge Starting Weight: 219.9
Current Weight: 204.8
Difference from last week: 0.3
Total lost during challenge: 15.1
Christmas Goal Weight: 194
Aprox Minutes of Exercise: 403
Highs of last week: going to the gym every day while in PA
Lows of last week: skipping the gym while I was at home - probably added to my stress
How to Improve (the lows): JUST GO!0 -
Week 15: Natalie
Challenge Starting Weight: 149
Current Weight: 139
Difference: -10
Christmas Goal Weight: 135
Aprox Minutes of Exercise:
Highs of last week: I worked out everyday except Sunday and I saw a loss over Thanksgiving and did NOT over eat. I enjoyed every one of my favorite foods but in moderation and exercised very well. YAY! Also my youngest nephew just got baptized Saturday night and I'm his Godmom!!! SO HAPPY!
Lows of last week: I can't really say I had any. I loved spending time with family and friends!!
Tips or Tricks: EXERCISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It WORKS!!! haha
Ultimate Goal: Get to my goal, and be able to MAINTAIN it for a lifetime!!!
4 weeks until Christmas! Time for some Christmas tunes!!! 0 -
WEEK FIFTEEN: Ashley
CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT: 204
LAST WEEKS WEIGHT: 185
CURRENT WEIGHT: 184
DIFFERENCE: -20 (overall)
CHRISTMAS GOAL WEIGHT: 170 (modified it to make it more obtainable)
CURRENT SIZE: 14
GOAL: 7-9
APROX MINUTES OF WEEKLY EXERCISE: more than i thought i would get in. the holiday made it a little harder.
HIGHS OF LAST WEEK: Have gotten back on track and steadily losing weight again!!
LOWS OF LAST WEEK: Dont think i had any!! Made thanksgiving dinner for the first time all by myself and everything came out awesome! also used self control and ate decent portion sizes so that i could get in a little bit of everything but not go too crazy!!
HOW TO IMPROVE (THE LOWS): Not too much to improve on. Just got to keep up on my exercising and staying on track. I know i'll probably get derailed a little bit when christmas gets here, so i want to do extra good until then!0 -
WEEK 15: Mayra
Challenge Starting Weight: 230.2
Current Weight: 200
Difference: -30.2
Christmas Goal Weight: 199
Current Size: 18
Goal Size: 16
Aprox Minutes of Weekly Exercise: 30
Highs of last week: I worked out one day which is getting harder and harder for me to do!
Lows of last week: Not eating enough.
How to Improve (the lows): Learn to eat more.
Tricks: I have a pair of jeans and a dress on my closet door so every time I go into my room I see them and they make me want to keep at it
Piece of Clothing I'm dying to get into: A pretty turquoise dress that is hanging on my closet door for insperation
Sorry for it being so long since I've posted but I am still keeping it up which is excited and even better as of today I saw onderland but I will only count yesterdays weight :happy:0 -
Sorry I have been MIA for several weeks! Good to see everyone is still working hard!!
Stephanie
Week 15
Challenge Starting Weight: 220
Current Weight: 187
Difference: -33.0
Christmas Goal Weight: 185
Current Size: 16
Goal Size: 10/12
Aprox Minutes of Weekly Exercise: 360
Highs of last week: 2 pounds closer to my 100 pounds lost goal!
Lows of last week: Looked in the mirror and saw just how gigantic my thighs are and realized that my thighs are the reason I'm not in size 14!! I have to wear a belt to hold up the 16's and I can pull them off without unbuttoning them! URGGHH!!!
How to Improve (the lows): Find some exercises to focus on my thighs! Any suggestions?0 -
Sorry Ive been gone, car accident really hurt my head and not in an addiction but definatly been indulging in a plenty of alcohol, still down about 16 pounds since start of challenge, put on 2 pounds with accident but am back to my lowest weight, boyfriend is going to afghanistan and im a bit down about it, doubt I will be regular but will try to keep checking in0
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Week 15: Natalie
Challenge Starting Weight: 149
Current Weight: 137
Difference: -12
Christmas Goal Weight: 135
Aprox Minutes of Exercise: about 30-60 mins per day!
Highs of last week: I have started all of my Christmas baking and it makes me soooooooo happy Also joined an elimination challenge on MFP and it has really helped kick my bum in gear in the exercise deparment.
Lows of last week: I am feeling very happy with myself lately. I don't think I had any.
Tips or Tricks: EXERCISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It WORKS!!! haha
Ultimate Goal: Get to my goal, and be able to MAINTAIN it for a lifetime!!!
3 weeks until Christmas!0 -
WEEK SIXTEEN: Ashley
CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT: 204
LAST WEEKS WEIGHT: 184
CURRENT WEIGHT: 182
DIFFERENCE: -22 (overall)
CHRISTMAS GOAL WEIGHT: 170 (modified it to make it more obtainable)
CURRENT SIZE: 14
GOAL: 7-9
APROX MINUTES OF WEEKLY EXERCISE: 300
HIGHS OF LAST WEEK: Feel much better about myself now that i am back on track.
LOWS OF LAST WEEK: Had a couple cups of soda. even though i didnt really WANT it, i just felt like drinking it. its hard that we live with my in-laws and they buy it. i wish i could just not have that or junk food in the house.
HOW TO IMPROVE (THE LOWS): Not too much to improve on. Just got to keep up on my exercising and staying on track. I know i'll probably get derailed a little bit when christmas gets here, so i want to do extra good until then!0 -
Week 15 - Emily
Challenge Starting Weight: 219.9
Current Weight: 203.1
Difference from last week: -1.7
Total lost during challenge: -16.8
Christmas Goal Weight: 194
Aprox Minutes of Exercise: 5,024 calories burned last week
Highs of last week: oh my gosh - SO MANY!!! I decided to take things one day at a time when it comes to food - so yesterday I did a no chocolate challenge (really hard for me) and did it! So I'm doing it again today. Also, I tried a workout class at my gym, which I had previously been scared to do, and loved it! I'm also only setting 1 week goals when it comes to weight, so I want to lose 1lb in the next week and not even think about anything further than that. Overall, a really good week for me and felt like I was getting back on track.
Lows of last week: being dishonest with a car salesman - I never like to be misleading, but we were deciding between two different car dealerships and ultimately one earned our business. Instead of saying the truth to the other one, we decided to tell him we decided not to buy the car. We knew if we told him we went with the other because of price, he would try to do more and more and we just wanted it to be over with because we had a great price!
How to Improve (the lows): N/A0 -
Week 17: Natalie
Challenge Starting Weight: 149
Current Weight: 135.8
Difference: -13.2
Christmas Goal Weight: 135
Aprox Minutes of Exercise: about 30-60 5 times!
Highs of last week: Just feeling good overall.
Lows of last week: The temperature hit 4 degrees one day last week. Winter is here!!! haha
Ultimate Goal: Get to my goal, and be able to MAINTAIN it for a lifetime!!!
2 weeks until Christmas!0
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