DECEMBER CHALLENGE
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well i have caught up a bit with my exercises
supermen done - not as hard as i thought they'd be
crunches (i do a ton of them anyway - and let me say - the amount i do, you'd think maybe just maybe i'd see 1 rib!)
the knee in/out thing - i did them. i hated them. so i guess they're good for me. i'll see them again sometime
still need to do hand step drills (i think i found them on youtube and they look HARD!) and the air bikes - will get to them soon
still need to read back sorry, been insanely busy
cheated on my no sugar/no wheat at a party yesterday and ate 2 of the tiniest mince pies i've ever seen, i called it 100 calories - and 3 bites of french toast at breakfast - so hard when the family eats and i cant - i had plenty of calories left in my day - but i feel guilty for cheating as i'm really saving it for the xmas day at the inlaws - where i plan to cheat like the best of them!
my scale is NOT MOVING - so i guess it's a plateau again - so annoying and not very motivating when you're being so good and not seeing any results arrrrgh
compliment to myself:
i saw my back in the mirror yesterday morning and almost didnt recognize myself....back fat definitely a lot less, very proud to look and see its coming off from somewhere!0 -
okay, I'm not even going come close to 75% on this month - been diagnosed this morning with a chest infection - yippee:sad: I haven't exercised in almost 2 weeks now. I was well over my protein yesterday. As soon as I'm well, I'm going to chuck all these exercised together as a workout. I know they won't count but at least I can say I did them!
Forgot to post my compliment to me:
My face now looks so different that i have not recognised me in group photos! And I would happily burn all my old photographs and pretend this is how I have always looked.0 -
Okay, gave up on the hand drills. Can not yet lift this body up with my hands. Did the crunches though, love doing them and do about 50 to 100 everyday anyway.
Compliment to myself: I am a good baker. I bake every year for Christmas and give away tins of home made goodies to friends and relatives. I also donate some to the church for their bakesale which I did earlier this month. I have only eaten about 6 pieces or so of the 8 different kinds of goodies I have made so far this year, which is far better than I did in previous years.
Will write more later as I am off to the mall with my daughter. Have a great day everyone and keep it healthy.0 -
Okay, I have been very busy the last week or so and have used it as an excuse to swan dive off the wagon. Umm, I confess I didn't log, I ate really bad and didn't exercise at all unless you count getting up and going to the kitchen for more food. As a result I feel like sludge and need to get myself back on track. I don't think there is any way of making it to my 90% but I will do as much as I can. Ugh, I hate when I have to lose the same pounds twice.0
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logged absolutely everything i've eaten today...(even my green tea which I normally don't log...)
danced like a crazy person for a good 10 mins...
and i've been doing deep breathing all day because i have flu and i'm wheezing like crazy...but i also sat there thinking about breathing and trying to chill out for a bit too...0 -
Logged everything I ate - 5
Dance, Dance, Dance - 5 ( My husband took me out dancing and I keeped up with him :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: )
It felt great to be able to dance to more then just one song. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: I can't wait to go again.
Did some deep breathing also- 50 -
OK, better get to logging the food for the day so that I get the full 5 points there, did the dancing and will be deep breathing exercising soon...
So... how about this?!? Just go for it... Catch it up, make it up, etc. for the days as far as exercises and self-care. Not on the nutrition challenges -- but count the other 2 challenges no matter when you do them! Let's give ourselves a chance to meet some goals! And... even if you can't meet the original - here is our opportunity to make it happen the last half of the month!
FLASH CHALLENGE - 2 FOR TUESDAY DEC 13, 2011
FLASH CHALLENGE ONE: Post an update in here.... on how you are, what's going on, etc. Take the time to take 5 minutes to just regroup and refocus... and post that conversation that you have with yourself on this board! 5 points if you do...
FLASH CHALLENGE TWO: Steps... As in STAIRS... You can earn 1 point for every 100 stairs that you do on Tuesday. AND - I will count both up and down. So, find a stairway... if it's 15 stairs and you go up and down, that's 30 stairs. Do that another 10 times and you have earned 3 points... do it 20 and you are golden! OR -- break it up and do 10 or 20 throughout the day. JUST USE THE STAIRS and not the elevator. Everyone must have some stairs somewhere...
READY, SET, GOOOOOOOOO!!
Make it a good one everyone!0 -
FLASH CHALLENGE TWO: Steps... As in STAIRS... You can earn 1 point for every 100 stairs that you do on Tuesday. AND - I will count both up and down. So, find a stairway... if it's 15 stairs and you go up and down, that's 30 stairs. Do that another 10 times and you have earned 3 points... do it 20 and you are golden! OR -- break it up and do 10 or 20 throughout the day. JUST USE THE STAIRS and not the elevator. Everyone must have some stairs somewhere...
I'm in uni all day...everyone's going to think i'm a loony if i run up and down the 4 flights of stairs to the studios all day long...! but I'll do it as much as i can x0 -
Yesss!! This is my chance to make up some stuff. You can bet I will be in the stairs at lunch today for sure.
Oh, I for got to post my update.
I have been struggling for the last week and a half and it showed on the scale I am up 8 pounds. Yuck! But yesterday I was determined to get my self back on track. I ate well until about 7pm and I did get my butt back to the gym. Then at about 7 last night the cupcakes in the kitchen were calling to me. I had one and I did log it. And it is still better than I have done for the last little while. Today, I will not eat the cupcakes because I wrapped them up and put them in the freezer. I talked to my hubby last night and together we have picked out a new gym and will be starting there on the first of January (my contract with Curves end this month so I will continue there until then) It will be interesting to say the least because we quit going to the same gym because I turn everything into a competition and he is not like that at all. He has asked me to help keep him motivated and pushing so it might work out ok. I am looking forward to getting back on track because I feel better when I eat better and exercise.
Edited to add my compliment from Sunday:
Complimenting my self is still hard for me but I can do it:
I am proud of the hard work and determination I have put into losing this weight and I am pround that I realized I was falling into my old habits and am strong enough to pull myself out of it and continue my journey. 0 -
Hey Becky, is there a limit of 5 points on the stairs flash challenge for today? I did 535 at lunch and am wondering if I should take the time to make it 600? This afternoon when I am pretty sure no one will walk in on me I am going to do some of the other exercises that I need to make up too.
Ahh, I was also going to post my gratitude that I missed on the 2nd:
I am grateful that my son has a job in the Army that keeps him in the states this year. I have been much less stressed than I have been the past 2 years worrying about him being halfway around the world. I am especially grateful that he is going to get to come home for a few days at the end of this month.0 -
So, I am quite stressed and quite ill right now. I've had a cold/fluey/chesy/sore throat type thing for over a week now, but at the weekend it turned from just being a bit snotty and grotty, to being actually infected and affecting things I want to do. Now I really can't breathe at night and during cycling, and stuff so that's a bit of a nightmare. But I really am taking care of myself, trying to keep my fluids up, eat enough (even though I've lost my hunger and thirst) and swallowing really hurts. Also a completely manic time at uni, deadline tomorrow, deadline mon 19th and another thurs 22nd...ARGH! So so so much work to do right now, and my bike is in at the repairs, and I'm running around like a crazy lady and I havn't even begun my christmas shopping...but *deep breath*...I am REALLY trying to stay in control and on top of this, and so far I am coping...just...
A bit worried that if the flueyness doesn't clear up it means I'm going to have to miss some exercise sessions like zumba, or take it easy at the gym...and i *know* that shouldn't matter...but it does to me. I've only just started trying to maintain after hitting my target weight and I'm eating more and the whole maintaining thing is proper scary...it's actually more scary and difficult than trying to lose...when I was trying to lose there was a *real* outcome of the diet and exercise...if the scale went down I could pat myself on the back...trying to maintain...well is weighing in once a week at the same weight quite as rewarding? It's difficult to get my head around not having to freak out over certain foods, not having to say no to a little bit of cake, not HAVING to be on my guard the whole time...but I'm trying.
I struggled all my first week maintaining, I went from eating exactly as I did before when trying to lose, to going a bit crazy...but logging it and actually although it's not at all what I *should* be eating I was technically within maintenance calories...the big maintenance number scares me especially when I add in exercise. I really don't feel comfortable eating NET 1930...I don't mind eating that amount it if I've done exercise (just about) but net...nooooo.....I've not even been NETTING 1500 though my journey, so because I eat lots of cleanish food I would actually explode to eat net 1930....ARGH. I guess I have to just keep trying different things and work out what's working/not at the end of January....Got to get my head around deadlines and Christmas first....!?0 -
Hello all, here is my update:
Well, I am almost finished my Christmas baking which is good because tomorrow night I see 3 of the ladies that I give tins of goodies to. I ate one piece of each thing I made. I know I said I was not going to eat them, but the first one that comes out of the pan is usually mangled or broken so I ate it. It gave me enough of a taste that I did not need to eat a lot. Last year, I had to remake some things because I ate so many of them that I did not have enough to fill my Christmas tins.
I went to the doctor today and they were floored. I had not been since the beginning of September and they could not believe how much weight I had lost. My AIC (blood sugar) was down to 6.1 from 6.9 so I am going in the right direction. Blood pressure was 100 over 65 and there was absolutely no protein in my urine. All really good signs. He did not change my medication yet, but said that if I keep going in that direction, maybe next time.
I ran up and down the stairs this afternoon. My dog followed me down the stairs and when I turned around and ran back up, he was not sure what to do. He started to follow me back up but before he got to the top, I was on my way back down. After doing this twice, he looked at me and went and laid down by the back door. I guess he just can't keep up with my anymore. I did just over 500. Gotta say, I liked the scissor kicks today. I really felt them in my abs, not necessarily in my inner thighs. Perhaps I was not doing them right.
I was checking out what was on tap for tomorrow and checked out the laughing yoga. I think I will need to make sure nobody is around when I do that or they may think I lost my mind.
Penny, I hope you feel better soon. When you feel crappy it is hard to get the energy or enthusiasm to do much of anything. do what you can and don't feel guilty if you can't get it all in.
Hope everyone is having a great December so far. Keep it healthy my friends. Carla0 -
Okay, so I did do more stairs last night so I could get to 600 (just incase I can count that extra point Becky). And bought myself some flowers (which kind of made my hubby feel like he was slacking until I explained) But I also have a question about the hip rolls. I learned something we called hip rolls in belly dance class but when I searched online I also found another exercise that was called a hip roll that involved lying on your back. Which ones are we talking aobut here? The belly dance ones I know and they make me feel hot, hot, hot so of course I want to do those ones but if you say the others then I will do those. LOL0
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I can't believe it is only a little over a week until Christmas. It is so busy at work, busy at home that I need to make an appointment to put my info on the Challenge worksheet. I keep plugging along, making headway every day and taking inspiration from everyone. Have a great day!!!!
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hi all, i still havent had time to read thread for last few pages
and still "catching up" on the days
but i'm still in it
my good news - i reached half way today! 74.5lbs!
so busy days and nites but hope to properly catch up soon!
xo
i just wanted to see my ticker and its saying i lost 275 - something wrong, anyone have any ideas? i've gone in to switch and all data is right???? 275 lost????0 -
figured out my ticker, i had accidentally added 200lbs to my loss! oy0
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I am in a Christmas challenge then I am going to change my starting weight to what I was a month before I started MFP. I think I deserve the credit for losing 13# on my own before I found all of you.
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my good news - i reached half way today! 74.5lbs!
congratulations, that is absolutely fantastic Tina. :flowerforyou:0 -
Staci: Flash Challenges are just for the 5 points.. he, he, he. I want to say to count the extra point... but then it makes your total out of 501 instead of 500. LOL. For the Hip Rolls - I was talking about the ones on the floor. See this video:
http://www.muscleandstrength.com/exercises/lower-abdominal-hip-roll.html
However, if the hip roll you were thinking of from Belly dancing is similar to the hip-hop dancing hip roll... those are perfectly OK too!
You choose which one you want to do! My bigger goal with this challenge was about trying new exercises and having 30 different exercises (woops - 31) during the month! So, go ahead and do the one that makes you feel hot, hot, hot! That's even more fun! I know that I didn't do any "dance hip rolls" for exercises this month... so it's not a repeat and I say - count it! Woot! Woot!
Actually... I have an idea! Thank Stac (that's right... STAC not Staci) for this one!
FLASH CHALLENGE FOR FRIDAY 12/16/11:
Do something that makes you feel hot, hot, hot! It doesn't have to be anything public... just do something that honors that part of you that is one hot mama! It can be undercover or public... Try something - maybe it's wearing sexy lingerie under your business clothes or it's writing a hot love note to your partner. Maybe it's putting on extra makeup and something a bit more skimpy than normal and going out for a glass of wine. Maybe it's reading a romance novel or being a little naughty on the phone. I don't care what it is and I don't even think that you need to share it... you need to acknowledge that you did it by saying that you did the flash challenge and are taking the points!
he, he, he... I love this one! The lesson or purpose of this one... simply to remember that our hotness and sexiness is NOT determined by our size - it's about our attitude. So, enjoy your beauty and the uniqueness of you - and do something HOT!0 -
ok, just got to reading back a few pages
thanks carla for the congrats on the halfway
will attempt the stairs today - but i'm just on day 1.5 of this ****ty cold - so i may hold off on all exercises
My update:
last week was awful- i hate not seeing the scale move, then i forget at the end of a plateau the pattern has been to lose a bit more than normal
and here i am today at 75.5! so i've almost caught up!
December 26th will be 8 months that i'm on my last diet - that's now what i'm referring to it as
and i'm not giving myself a number (like i wanted 70 for 7 months) because this month has been less weight - so i wonder is it getting harder to lose?
i'm FINALLY PAST the half way point (even if it's just 1 lb) and it's taken 7.5 months to get here
i'm looking forward to my cheat day when i head up to the inlaws on Xmas day - i'm actually bringing provolone cheese (hard to find here) and making a grilled cheese sandwich - because i'm CRAVING ONE!! (i'm no wheat/no sugar) and i'm also going to Avoca (google it, the most awesome store/restaurant/bakery in Ireland) and buying a double chocolate cheese cake - because his mother is ****e on desserts! is it so wrong to spend an entire month planning what i'll eat on one day a month?
we fly home to america on New Year's Eve and i fear i will gain - but my goal is to not gain/maintain - i will walk or swim almost every day and hopefully that will combat the bag of Bugles/cheetohs i will have strapped to my face for 2 weeks....expats are you with me?
thank you again for this wonderful challenge - i'm trying/learning alot!!! xoxoxo0 -
Beck I am loving the challenge but I am afraid I am going to bow out....just too much going on and everything being impeded by not feeling great. I would do this again in a heartbeat though!!0
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Just checking in really quick to say I did the flash challenge I'm away from home for the weekend and the spreadsheet doesn't load on my phone, so I'll update on Sunday. 0
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Well for the flash challenge I went out and bought myself some new undies. Couple of sizes smaller and they are hipsters. That little bit of material actually covered my cheeks and it felt hot not to wear granny panties.
I can't believe how sore my *kitten* was the day after the glute kickbacks. When I did them, I did not think I felt anything, then the next day, OMG! I think I will add them to my weekly routine. I have a hard time with the planks, but will try to get in five by the end of the day.
I did not do the laughing yoga. I could not find a time or a place to complete this. My husband has been teasing me about some of the meditation and accupressure stuff, but too bad, I did it anyway. If has been fun.
I haven't had any trouble getting in the nutrition goals, but the self-care stuff has been harder to get in. I guess it is true that we do not really take care of ourselves. I will try harder.
Well, we have a party to get to, I will try not to overeat and log everything. Keep it healthy everyone. Carla0 -
Hope everyone is doing well! It's been kinda quiet... and I as guilty as anyone! But... I am determined to keep working on this challenge. It's kinda hard cause I just want to not think about anything and not do anything! Maybe it's the one year funk?!? I don't know... but I am determined to be back on track.0
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hi
just read your last post
i was away for the weekend and i am just coming up for air to check my email!
the next 2 days are INSANE for me
make hanukkah latkes for 20, kid concert, ladybirds singing at nursing home, hanukkah party an hour away
next day - xmas breakfast with girls, clean, hanukkah party
so on wed nite i will curl up with my laptop, see what i've missed, make a list of what i will make up exercise wise (the way i've been doing this challenge all month tbh) and then i will disappear again over xmas when i'm at the inlaws
but i'll see it through for new years!
just to let u know i'm still here
hope everyone is doing well
i've been sick since thursday - (even with the travel) and i havent exercised since thursday, first break i've taken in months, going to try to do my walk in the morning and get back on it!
thanks!!!!
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Becky,
It was foggy most of the day not much sun and no fireplace (closed up) does a 20 min nap, in a heated blanket count?0 -
Sorry, all I haven't been checking in regularly. I have been doing challenge activities though and didn't read all the way through the flach challenge for last Friday. I did it though. I will just say lots of fun:blushing: Things are crazy this week but I am hoping to get back to a little more of a routine soon. Love you all and miss chatting with you.0
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Becky,
It was foggy most of the day not much sun and no fireplace (closed up) does a 20 min nap, in a heated blanket count?
ABSOLUTELY!! I love that adaptation!0 -
Becky,
It was foggy most of the day not much sun and no fireplace (closed up) does a 20 min nap, in a heated blanket count?
ABSOLUTELY!! I love that adaptation!
:bigsmile: Thank you for the Christmas card it is cute.0 -
Where is eveyone? Did u move to a new page?0
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