Beautiful Blue Team WEEK 5

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  • hmo4
    hmo4 Posts: 1,673 Member
    Hey gang! Congrats Chrissy! How do you stay so good with the eats too? I caved last night and bought my Fave cookies from Costco.:angry: The real test now is to get back on track-actually they made feel nautious. My daughter kept telling me "you're gonna look old Mom, stop eating them".:laugh: I feel ok today. I keep rationalizing that it's ok for 1 cheat day ever so often. Eating clean sucks-that's what I kept thinking as I chewed away...:grumble: :laugh:

    In regards to the weights vs cardio, I've read that if you're focus is on Strenght training that day, to do it first. If it is to burn more cals and work on your Endurance, etc., start with cardio. You will born more cals if you have a good warm up, then in between sets, do anything to get your HR back up. So jump back on your eliptical for 30-45 sec. then quickly move to the next wt exercise. Don't rest as much between reps/sets either. And you can even do back to back exercises on different muscle groups between sets-(called a Superset), or 2-3 different exercises for the same muscle group.:bigsmile: I have a lot of knowledge in this area, now maybe I should go down and apply it-sucks having a kid sleep down there, cause he works late and sleeps in until 1200 for the next shift.:ohwell: So today is another tiring day. I get so affected by the weather. Yesterday ir poured and was cold-I just wanted to stay in bed all day...and I did for the most of the afternoon!:yawn: Keep up the good work Blues!
  • JoyousMaximus
    JoyousMaximus Posts: 9,285 Member
    Congrats on 70 pounds, Chrissy!!!! That is amazing. :drinker: :bigsmile:

    To all you girls with the intense school schedules... you're amazing! You can do it; look at the dedication you give your school work and think about how you need your body to be in good shape to keep up with that and your career's afterward!! Think of how much better you'll feel... :flowerforyou: I've only lost a little over 30 pounds, but the 240s feel much better than the 280s!!

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    I'm having a pretty good morning! Got up earlier than usual and had time to stop for some coffee. Mmm!! That - and sometimes Italian Ice - are my treats. :bigsmile: It's nice to know that a large coffee with Splenda takes away cravings, makes me feel relaxed, focused and energized at the same time... and doesn't even make a DENT in my calories for the day!

    Tonight I'm planning on working out on the elliptical at work for 20 minutes... then going home and doing 30 minutes on the stationary bike while I finish watching a movie. :heart: I found an old Self magazine the other day with some toning moves in it that you do using your own body weight... so I might try those after the bike... not sure yet.

    I :heart: Self Magazine. I get all my strength routines from their website.
  • JoyousMaximus
    JoyousMaximus Posts: 9,285 Member
    In regards to the weights vs cardio, I've read that if you're focus is on Strenght training that day, to do it first. If it is to burn more cals and work on your Endurance, etc., start with cardio. You will born more cals if you have a good warm up, then in between sets, do anything to get your HR back up. So jump back on your eliptical for 30-45 sec. then quickly move to the next wt exercise. Don't rest as much between reps/sets either. And you can even do back to back exercises on different muscle groups between sets-(called a Superset), or 2-3 different exercises for the same muscle group.:bigsmile:

    I love doing supersets (nice to know what to call them) because I can get my work out done more quickly without cutting anything out.
  • JoyousMaximus
    JoyousMaximus Posts: 9,285 Member
    It posted twice..:grumble:
  • j_g4ever
    j_g4ever Posts: 1,925 Member
    Check out my ticker - 70 pounds!!!!!!!!!!!

    WTG on the 70lbs.
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    Thanks Jess
  • j_g4ever
    j_g4ever Posts: 1,925 Member
    Alright I weighed myself this morning and I lost 2lbs. Im off the plateu I'm so excited. 8 more pounds and I will be in the 150's I really can't wait I'm going to work and work hard. Ok well I will take it easy. Work as hard as I can.
  • Cariñosita
    Cariñosita Posts: 184 Member
    Way to go Chrissy!!!

    Hello Blues!! I don't post on here very often, because I don't usually have anything interesting to say, really. However, today I am posting to beg you all.......PLEASE HELP ME!! I did so well in the beginning. I was losing a couple of pounds each week. Now, for the past two weeks, I have gained. I have still been working out, but I think I'm getting bored with the food I was eating. Also, I haven't been logging my food for the last two weeks, so that just shows how important it is to do that. On a more positive note, I have still been doing the running program I was doing and ran 3 miles straight on the treadmill, 6.1mph for the first time in my life yesterday. I don't know if any of you can say anything that I don't already know to help get me back on track. I know that I need to do this and that I'm wasting all the effort I have put in. I know that I want to keep losing weight, so what is my problem??? Why can I want an ice cream, tell myself I shouldn't have it, and then have it anyway. Thank God for Skinny Cow fudge bars. Anyway, I just don't understand why my willpower is not kicking in. I need to do this for me.........

    I hope you are all doing better than I am. :flowerforyou:
  • sanifrey
    sanifrey Posts: 2,355 Member
    Way to go Chrissy!!!

    Hello Blues!! I don't post on here very often, because I don't usually have anything interesting to say, really. However, today I am posting to beg you all.......PLEASE HELP ME!! I did so well in the beginning. I was losing a couple of pounds each week. Now, for the past two weeks, I have gained. I have still been working out, but I think I'm getting bored with the food I was eating. Also, I haven't been logging my food for the last two weeks, so that just shows how important it is to do that. On a more positive note, I have still been doing the running program I was doing and ran 3 miles straight on the treadmill, 6.1mph for the first time in my life yesterday. I don't know if any of you can say anything that I don't already know to help get me back on track. I know that I need to do this and that I'm wasting all the effort I have put in. I know that I want to keep losing weight, so what is my problem??? Why can I want an ice cream, tell myself I shouldn't have it, and then have it anyway. Thank God for Skinny Cow fudge bars. Anyway, I just don't understand why my willpower is not kicking in. I need to do this for me.........

    I hope you are all doing better than I am. :flowerforyou:

    Hang in there!! You are worth it!! You can do this!! Some days are easier then others to pass on the treats & cravings! You deserve a healthy you!!! You had an awesome workout on that treadmill! Make sure that you're eating high fiber, whole foods. They'll keep you full longer & help you stay away from the things you want to avoid! If you're burning serious calories like that often you're going to really need to feed the furnace with good , whole, high fiber foods!!
    Personally, I can't have sweets in my house! Not even the low cal, diet types. They seem to make me crave things even more! Once they're gone, I seem to have so much more control. But, that's just me :blushing:
    Look at how far you've come! You can continue! You can do it!!
  • hmo4
    hmo4 Posts: 1,673 Member
    Way to go Chrissy!!!

    Hello Blues!! I don't post on here very often, because I don't usually have anything interesting to say, really. However, today I am posting to beg you all.......PLEASE HELP ME!! I did so well in the beginning. I was losing a couple of pounds each week. Now, for the past two weeks, I have gained. I have still been working out, but I think I'm getting bored with the food I was eating. Also, I haven't been logging my food for the last two weeks, so that just shows how important it is to do that. On a more positive note, I have still been doing the running program I was doing and ran 3 miles straight on the treadmill, 6.1mph for the first time in my life yesterday. I don't know if any of you can say anything that I don't already know to help get me back on track. I know that I need to do this and that I'm wasting all the effort I have put in. I know that I want to keep losing weight, so what is my problem??? Why can I want an ice cream, tell myself I shouldn't have it, and then have it anyway. Thank God for Skinny Cow fudge bars. Anyway, I just don't understand why my willpower is not kicking in. I need to do this for me.........

    I hope you are all doing better than I am. :flowerforyou:

    Hang in there!! You are worth it!! You can do this!! Some days are easier then others to pass on the treats & cravings! You deserve a healthy you!!! You had an awesome workout on that treadmill! Make sure that you're eating high fiber, whole foods. They'll keep you full longer & help you stay away from the things you want to avoid! If you're burning serious calories like that often you're going to really need to feed the furnace with good , whole, high fiber foods!!
    Personally, I can't have sweets in my house! Not even the low cal, diet types. They seem to make me crave things even more! Once they're gone, I seem to have so much more control. But, that's just me :blushing:
    Look at how far you've come! You can continue! You can do it!!

    Me too Sani-As long as I don't buy it, I'm safe. My daughters have competitions with me. One is a salty though, and the other is a sweet. I am definitly a SWEET!:wink: Come on girls you can do this! I just went down and lifted weights while my Hubby tidied the basement and the kids played Wii. Get that CONTROL back, it only takes 3 solid days and you're flying-21 days to break a habit. Drink water, a craving is only supposed to last 20 min., so maybe go for a walk or do some stretches or something that you'll be happy you got done!.:flowerforyou: :drinker: Put something motivational up on your fridge, like a pic of what you want to look like, or a pic of an outfit you will reward yourself with when you lose so many pounds.:bigsmile:
  • RachVR6
    RachVR6 Posts: 3,688 Member
    Weigh in day!!!!

    I'm seeing some BIG numbers come in already this morning!!! :heart:
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    If i buy snack type stuff for the kids, I buy as healthy as I can but I still remember they are kids too BUT I buy stuff that I don't like or don't HAVE to have. Like chewy choc chip cookies - not a fan but they love them.....I try to be sure I have plenty of fruits so that when I want something sweet I have a first round of defense there.

    Since I started the C25k program - I've lost 10 pounds in the month - that's back to what I was losing when I first started and I am eating way more than I was from Jan - Apr....LOVE IT! I guess the higher intensity is what I needed - PUSH YOURSELVES - it's amazing what we can do and how it will react to our bodies.

    Be sure you log your food - I've been at this since Sept 1 and there are VERY few days that I haven't logged - it really helps to see what happens good and bad with good and bad choices. I didn't log in Dec when my father in law died but pretty much it's all there.

    Sent my weigh in - and Rach - THANK YOU!!! for being our fearless leader and keeping up with all that - :heart: U 4 it!
  • Cariñosita
    Cariñosita Posts: 184 Member
    Thanks for the "words of wisdom" ladies. I know I can do this! Today is a new day. My goal for today is NO CHOCOLATE.....as that has been my weakness again for the past week. I hope you all have a beautiful day!!
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    It's FANTASTIC to set mini goals like that....

    I've been soda free since 4/30....and I don't even miss them at this point.
  • Cariñosita
    Cariñosita Posts: 184 Member
    That was my biggest weakness for a long time. I love Dr. Pepper and was drinking 4-6 cans each day. I was totally addicted. That was over a year ago now. I still enjoy one on special occasions, but I love the water!!

    I don't know exactly how it works, but I opened my Food Diary to the public. Hopefully, this will help me to get back on track logging and watching what I eat.
  • hmo4
    hmo4 Posts: 1,673 Member
    I forgot to weigh in! Can it be tomorrow? I'm afraid if I get on now since I ate and drank I'll be up. So, let me know if you want me to skip a week, or I can give you a number tomorrow. I am soo lost on what day of the week it is.:flowerforyou: Busy day to day...
  • RachVR6
    RachVR6 Posts: 3,688 Member
    I forgot to weigh in! Can it be tomorrow? I'm afraid if I get on now since I ate and drank I'll be up. So, let me know if you want me to skip a week, or I can give you a number tomorrow. I am soo lost on what day of the week it is.:flowerforyou: Busy day to day...

    Tomorrow is fine! :flowerforyou:
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    That was my biggest weakness for a long time. I love Dr. Pepper and was drinking 4-6 cans each day. I was totally addicted. That was over a year ago now. I still enjoy one on special occasions, but I love the water!!

    I don't know exactly how it works, but I opened my Food Diary to the public. Hopefully, this will help me to get back on track logging and watching what I eat.
    My food diary is open to friends.
  • jacqueline0821
    jacqueline0821 Posts: 667 Member
    134 Again this week. But I am back on track, packed my lunch last night and have started running again!
    I am expecting a nice loss next week!!!
  • bbogart
    bbogart Posts: 113
    Well...I knew it wouldn't be good, but here it is. 250.4 These deployments kill me. No healthy food and no time to excercise... not a good combo. Hope everyone else did better this week.
  • dawn717
    dawn717 Posts: 89 Member
    Sent my weigh in to you, Rach. I am still at 159, no loss but no gain either. :tongue:

    I consider that an accomplishment after going out to dinner after graduation on Thursday, end of the year party at work on Friday followed by taking our guests from Maine and Rhode Island out to eat. The graduation cookout (complete with cake :love: ) on Saturday. I worked hard on Sun., Mon and Tues. to get back yo where I started from. :ohwell:

    My son is now enjoying a local tradition of Senior week with his friends at Ocean City Maryland. It is so good to have graduation over with. One down and one to go!

    Have a good week everyone and good luck with the weigh ins!
  • chrissyh
    chrissyh Posts: 8,235 Member
    So happy to report I just finished week 6 of couch to 5k - 2.25 miles of jogging today...WHEW!
  • emmie110
    emmie110 Posts: 176
    Rach- Did you get a message from me last night? I sent you my weigh-in, but it isn't showing up in my sent messages.
    I'll just post here just in case - my current weight is 208.8. I think that is down 1 pound from last week. Slowly but surely. :happy:
  • emmie110
    emmie110 Posts: 176
    It's FANTASTIC to set mini goals like that....

    I've been soda free since 4/30....and I don't even miss them at this point.

    Me too. I quit Diet Coke Jan 12 and have never looked back. I was quite the DC addict, too!! Now I only drink water or weak green tea (occasionally a crystal lite).
  • RachVR6
    RachVR6 Posts: 3,688 Member
    Rach- Did you get a message from me last night? I sent you my weigh-in, but it isn't showing up in my sent messages.
    I'll just post here just in case - my current weight is 208.8. I think that is down 1 pound from last week. Slowly but surely. :happy:

    Yea I got your message. :flowerforyou:
  • vickim26
    vickim26 Posts: 685 Member
    Sorry about lateness of weigh in. We are on a trip. My weight was 200.8 yesterday morn.
    Good luck everyone.
  • RachVR6
    RachVR6 Posts: 3,688 Member
    Week 6:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/56361-beautiful-blue-team-week-6
  • hmo4
    hmo4 Posts: 1,673 Member
    Looks good everyone!
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