Determined December challenge : P

Did not do well at all. Just could not seem to find my rhythm. Oh well tomorrow is a new day. Feeling really sluggish, must be the 5 inches of snow we got on Monday and the 2 on its way for tomorrow. I do not like winter at all.
Hope everyone is having a GREAT day.
See you all tomorrow. Will try to sing a happier tune.

Just checking in long enough to say I'm at a convention and have no time to check in... goals have been out the window for the past two days, but I am doing a lot of walking, drinking water, and getting up early... we won't talk about the eating, though...

Sorry but i have failed. The water drinking just wont do

Hello Everyone,

So far today i got a new work computer (which was very much needed) so that is so good news and i went and got my new drivers licenses.:happy: Anyway, I really want to start crunching down on my work outs and get more intense with them because i want to feel my best two Thursdays from now for my 24th birthday! Worked out really hard yesterday and my ab muscles are really feeling it today. 3 out of the 4 main work outs we did at my martial arts class last night focused on ab muscles but i feel really good about the workout. I did cave a little bit last night though, i stopped on my way to karate at Starbucks and got a grande soy peppermint mocha frappuccino. :frown: I didn't finish it though but it was still really good! When i got home i had a healthy dinner and 3 cups of water which made me feel good, my meals are becoming more healthy and that's good. I'm starting to feel more energetic since changing over to a healthier diet, i feel like i can do so much more everyday. I am waiting and excited for an intense workout tonight and i really am going to push myself to try my best at it!

Goals update:
Really trying to meet my 1200 calories everyday
Workout harder and longer
MORE WATER!!!
More Veggies and Fruits.
Even though no karate on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday do a good, long workout.
Walk around more at work when not busy, or just stand up and do some stretches at my desk.

Lets keep up the energy!

Have a great day everyone!
Brandi

This seems to be a hard week for us all. I'm just grateful that we have each other for this, because I know without you guys, it would only be worse for me.

Water intake has been fairly consistent for me. But I've been very emotional, and last night I did some emotional eating. I'm not going to beat myself up over it. I honestly felt like I needed it at the time.

I look forward to some balance in December and am hopeful knowing I have the power and strength to make that happen.

Well I haven't been very good about checking in!! I am on a roll lately, incase I forget to mention it, I will be out of town from 12/9-14th so don't forget about me!

It is so cool being a part of such a BIG challenge group! I hope you have been doing great Elimay!! Here's to a great rest of everyone's week!!

Thanks for the birthday wish Dream to Play. I definitely enjoyed yesterday, and tried to do better today. This week has been a bust as far as exercise. Today though I have been better regarding water. Went over on calories, and definitely had too many carbs today. So, hopefully tomorrow will be better. Night!

I did very well today. I'm quite proud of myself. My whole family went out to eat at McDonalds, but instead of getting something to eat, I just sipped on water. I'm so glad I didn't ruin my night by eating that gross food.

I hope everyone has a fantastic day tomorrow! Oh, and happy birthday answ1275!

Did well with my calorie and exercise goals this week. Weigh in day is Friday. Keeping my fingers crossed!

Morning all!

Missed checking in for Thursday.....I was exhausted by the time I got home. Had another long day in the car - 12 hours of work but with all my overtime this week, i didn't really get paid for any of it. I ended up falling asleep before 8 I was so spent.....I was over on my calories as one meeting was over a lunch buffet-tried to watch what I ate and guessed so I hopefully I over estimated.

I have been thinking that I may need to adjust my weight loss goals for a while and cut way back. Right now I am at 1200 and honestly forcing myself to exercise more just to get to eat more. Plus the scale is not moving anyway-I figured I am too stressed and exhausted and my body is just fighting it.

Hope everyone had a great Friday!!!

Logging in for Thurs- day 4
320/ 560 oz water
2/7 days stay with in my calories - no over 382
18.5/28 serv fruits & vegs
185/200 work out mins
50,930/70,000 steps
4/7 days log in everyday good or bad.


Keep up the good work everyone

So today I signed up for a weight loss challenge in my department at work our first weigh in is Dec 30th and it ends in Feb. I hope this really gets me movitated I really need it

Got a letter in the mail saying that my gym is changing owners/locations. It's a super nice gym, but it's twice as far away! I think I'm going to cancel the membership and take advantage of my free weights and videos at home. There's plenty of good places around here if I want to start up again, one right across the street that offers a spin class every morning! Man... I just got excited to go to that! And that's the first time in weeks I got a little burst of electricity inside about working out!

Housework got done today! Very exciting!
I still need to put the tree up!