~*Challenge Chatter 2/6- 2/12*~
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New Chat Thread for the week 
How does everyone feel after week one? I feel pretty good. I started feeling a little unmotivated, but I've picked myself back up.
How does everyone feel after week one? I feel pretty good. I started feeling a little unmotivated, but I've picked myself back up.
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I am on track - maybe due to a contest we're having at school. We pay a dollar each as we weigh in once each week (Friday). At the end of the month, the pot will be awarded to the one with the biggest percentage of loss. February is mine!!!
Talk to co-workers/friends/family. Put some $$ on the line. It's working better for me than the beach picture on my refrigerator!!!0 -
I am on track - maybe due to a contest we're having at school. We pay a dollar each as we weigh in once each week (Friday). At the end of the month, the pot will be awarded to the one with the biggest percentage of loss. February is mine!!!
Talk to co-workers/friends/family. Put some $$ on the line. It's working better for me than the beach picture on my refrigerator!!!
Sounds awesome! Prizes tend to be a big motivator for people (myself included!)0 -
I have been having major issues with eating and moving the past 3 days. I think I see that nice number and think I can cheat and eat more, or different.0
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I have been having major issues with eating and moving the past 3 days. I think I see that nice number and think I can cheat and eat more, or different.
I've just been getting bored with my routine and feeling so limited with my exercise. I'm trying to get myself to really understand I should do this slowly and not expect overnight miracles. Today I started Walk Away the Pounds and I think it will be a great stepping stone to get me on my way.0 -
I have been having major issues with eating and moving the past 3 days. I think I see that nice number and think I can cheat and eat more, or different.
I've just been getting bored with my routine and feeling so limited with my exercise. I'm trying to get myself to really understand I should do this slowly and not expect overnight miracles. Today I started Walk Away the Pounds and I think it will be a great stepping stone to get me on my way.
Tiffiany...soooo easy to become complacent. Thx for sharing your honesty. I am glad for our Group..."Mission Possible"...and MFP in general. You all are motivating me to keep on track!!
Sarah - Glad you are starting the new DVD on walking. I am not bored yet with JM30Shred...just need to get START, but when I do...it's great...LOL...I love it because it is only 20 minutes. Then I do Zumba later in the day!!
I had a good day today. Shopped at Costco, and couldn't get out of there for less than $184...but, it was ALL good food.. I saw PAM cooking spray on the shelf but not the Olive Oil one. Thanks for the suggestion though. I will go to the local grocery store.
Have a wonderful evening or good night's rest!
Chat again tomorrow, :happy:
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Debbie I love the 30 day shred. I was on my second week when my husband hurt himself at work and was home all the time. No way was I doing that in front of another living person. Lol. Was going to start it back up, but my mom wants to use it. I too love this group and the support from mfp in general. We're doing a great job, lets keep it going!0
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This group has been awesome for me and given me motivation that I need to hopefully get myself to finally reach a goal.. : ) My daughter passed my husband and I some "daycare crud" as I call it over a week ago now and we just can't kick it.. So I haven't been working out this week like I would have hoped.. I had a good program going of either going to the gym for a workout class, swimming, treadmill or if I didn't go to the gym I would do 30 day shred and now I haven't got in a workout (besides walking on lunch break) since Thursday.. Which is fine cause I've been eating pretty well, but miss the excerise dedication that I had going. But, am going to the gym tonight, no excuses!
Sarah, I hope you like your walking program! I can't wait until winter is over so that I can take the baby and dog out for walks again! I hate to do that right now though, since it's dark by the time I get home and we live on a busy road... Come on daylight!! tee hee We did get in a long walk Saturday morning, it always feels so refreshing! My mom's doctor had told her that to stay healthy, a person should walk 3 miles a day, so I like to try for that..
Woah, I guess I had a lot of chat stored up..0 -
This group has been awesome for me and given me motivation that I need to hopefully get myself to finally reach a goal.. : ) My daughter passed my husband and I some "daycare crud" as I call it over a week ago now and we just can't kick it.. So I haven't been working out this week like I would have hoped.. I had a good program going of either going to the gym for a workout class, swimming, treadmill or if I didn't go to the gym I would do 30 day shred and now I haven't got in a workout (besides walking on lunch break) since Thursday.. Which is fine cause I've been eating pretty well, but miss the excerise dedication that I had going. But, am going to the gym tonight, no excuses!
Sarah, I hope you like your walking program! I can't wait until winter is over so that I can take the baby and dog out for walks again! I hate to do that right now though, since it's dark by the time I get home and we live on a busy road... Come on daylight!! tee hee We did get in a long walk Saturday morning, it always feels so refreshing! My mom's doctor had told her that to stay healthy, a person should walk 3 miles a day, so I like to try for that..
Woah, I guess I had a lot of chat stored up..
I'm really glad everyone is gaining support and motivation through this group We have "school crud" going around here and its been cycling for 2 weeks. We're all hitting the second round. I'm still commited to getting at least one exercise video done, whether its walking or yoga today.
I got very little sleep last night. DH was working later than usual and MIL had been complaining about the baby crying and her not getting any sleep. I kind of rolled my eyes because this is the same woman who was berating me for not letting the two year old just tantrum it out in her crib (which I was doing, but trying to get her to stop screaming like she was being murdered.) So I spent half the night up and down with both girls. I didn't get to sleep until 11:30, then DH came crashing in at 12:20a (he has no sense of trying to be quiet when others are sleeping.) Finally fell back asleep and at 2:30 the baby started wailing, which woke up the 2 year old. I got to sit from 2:30 until 4:15 trying to get both of them back to sleep. I gave up at 4:15 because I just couldn't please either of them. Went back to bed and DH's alarm went off at 5:15 for work (which is really to wake me up so that I can wake him up, because if I don't he doesn't get up.) And proceeded to go off 4 more times after that. My alarm went off at 6:30 for me to get up with the kids and he was still in bed. Then he made the bad choice of asking why I was upset/cranky.
I want to eat everything in site today, but I won't.0 -
Yikes! That's a rough night! Stay in there today and keep focused and at the end of the day hopefully you will feel empowered and stronger for keeping on track.0
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Yikes! That's a rough night! Stay in there today and keep focused and at the end of the day hopefully you will feel empowered and stronger for keeping on track.
Besides being sleepy and cranky, I'm doing well. Trying to finish my second mug of water so I can start a third and actually get more than 64 oz today. I'm letting myself snack when I want to as long as I log it. I'm actually still under by almost 1000 calories for the day, so I'm happy.
After doing all the many formulations of how best to consume calories + get exercise, I've discovered that 2000 calories is the magic number for me. No matter how I look at any of them, I come back to 2000 calories should get the job done. Of course thats with me continuing to up my level of exercise in a day, which is the plan, gradually.0 -
Oh and I did my mile!0
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DH is off today. My day has already started crummy. He was supposed to get up and take my MIL to work so we could have her van for the day (he had to turn our van into a work van.) He didn't. He also has to drive all the way to work this morning to drop off paper work. So half the morning lost with his family. It sounds like its something petty, but I haven't left the house in 2 weeks. And he hasn't seen the kids for more than 5 minutes in 2 weeks. I guess I expected too much.
Up all night again with the kids. And all of them are cantankerous today.
It's moments like these where I just want to give up. I won't, but its really tempting.0 -
Up all night again with the kids. And all of them are cantankerous today.
It's moments like these where I just want to give up. I won't, but its really tempting.
You are AMAZING, Sarah~~ Thanks for sharing. Getting through all of the CHALLENGES...and continuing your quest for Fitness and Health ... will be precious memories one day! It only makes you stronger because, although tempted...you refuse to give up!
Good Job...
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Hi Everyone...
Just saying hello. I don't here often, but enjoy sharing in the challenges and victories with everyone. I know it seems difficult sometimes. It is just nice to journal and pour our hearts.
We are empowered when we don't give up. All of you are SOO AWESOME to me!
Hugs,
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Hi Everyone...
Just saying hello. I don't here often, but enjoy sharing in the challenges and victories with everyone. I know it seems difficult sometimes. It is just nice to journal and pour our hearts.
We are empowered when we don't give up. All of you are SOO AWESOME to me!
Hugs,
Debbie
Debbie, you are one of the most supportive people I have met on here by far. Thank you for your supportive words!0 -
This week, thus far, has been crazy. Worked 2 days, which is not a lot but it's thrown me off completely. Much respect to those of you that work full time, add in family and regular home work.... You ladies are powerhouses! I've been doing ddr with my friend on her wii, which has always been a great workout. So this week a 500 calorie burn which would normally take me roughly an hour to do was accomplished in 30 minutes. I never broke a sweat. I'm very concerned with the no sweating and the shorted time. Anyone have any theories?0
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This week, thus far, has been crazy. Worked 2 days, which is not a lot but it's thrown me off completely. Much respect to those of you that work full time, add in family and regular home work.... You ladies are powerhouses! I've been doing ddr with my friend on her wii, which has always been a great workout. So this week a 500 calorie burn which would normally take me roughly an hour to do was accomplished in 30 minutes. I never broke a sweat. I'm very concerned with the no sweating and the shorted time. Anyone have any theories?
Well I know sometimes if the A/C is really kicking inside I won't sweat as much as if I were outside. If you don't have a heart rate monitor, you can do a pulse check before your work out and right after you get done to give you an idea of how elevated your heart rate is getting.
I usually gauge things by how I feel. If I'm dripping sweat and panting heavy and can feel my heart pumping strong, then I call it a moderate to heavy effort. If I'm only a little out of breath and not very sweaty I call it a light to moderate effort. If I barely break a sweat or don't at all and can still talk normally, I'll call it an easy effort. As far as calories burned, if I don't feel I burned as much as mfp says, I adjust it and make my own "exercise" and put in the amount that seems correct (I don't up my calories burned it's usually for reductions.) That's just what I do. I hope some day to have a really awesome heart rate monitor/ calories burned monitor to track the actual.0 -
I'm starting my morning right. Smoothie for breakfast, fully loaded.
Yesterday was horrible, but it's done and its over with and today is a brand new day.
I'm so ready to get our taxes filed so I can get some proper shoes and workout equipment.0 -
Sweat sweat and more sweat. The xbox biggest loser did it to me today. They rotate routines, but oddly enough it was the first one I had ever done and boy what a difference. I did get a hreat workout (sweat and all) however I noticed a huge difference... I could actually do it, and do it well. It was still challenging, but felt so much more effective. I think my lack of water the past few days has been hurting me more than I realized and that my lack of sweat was do to lack of water. It's been so long since my body has worked the way it was designed to, that we're getting to know each other again. Very excited to meet me again!0
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Sweat sweat and more sweat. The xbox biggest loser did it to me today. They rotate routines, but oddly enough it was the first one I had ever done and boy what a difference. I did get a hreat workout (sweat and all) however I noticed a huge difference... I could actually do it, and do it well. It was still challenging, but felt so much more effective. I think my lack of water the past few days has been hurting me more than I realized and that my lack of sweat was do to lack of water. It's been so long since my body has worked the way it was designed to, that we're getting to know each other again. Very excited to meet me again!
Great Job, Tiffany...you made a GOOD POINT in regard to "lack of water" was the due of lack of sweat while working out. Hydration is SUCH an important part of our lives everyday. Because I have accepted the Feb challenge here, is why I am remembering to drink my water. I am bad at taking my vitamins, drinking water, otherwise...LOL. It is always great to be challenged...cause if we accept it...we are better to ourselves overall. I only workout at the gym or DVD's. I'm slow on the uptake of X boxes...and the like...hehehe...thinking it is a game for kids. Now it is POPULAR with everyone...and if I get some extra money and there is a sale...I might think about it. You have certainly encouraged me that it is great to have one. Love your last sentence "Very excited to meet me again". What great self esteem, huh? (smile)
Stay Strong
Hugs,
Debbie0 -
I'm starting my morning right. Smoothie for breakfast, fully loaded.
Yesterday was horrible, but it's done and its over with and today is a brand new day.
I'm so ready to get our taxes filed so I can get some proper shoes and workout equipment.
Great Sarah...YES...a BRAND NEW DAY!! That Smoothie sounded DELISH (smile)0 -
Hi All...FINALLY a bit of R&R. Hope everyone is well. I've actually been taking time to read a novel that is NOT about nutrition. Unfortunately, I am getting little else done. That is PROBABLY why I don't read novels very much. LOL. Had a great day enjoying my quiet time. I think that is benefits of growing 'older' gracefully. (big smile). I sooo love hearing about your days...as sometimes chaotic as it may be. My daughter has two little ones at home...and I help out babysitting as much as I can. If her husband gets a full time job, they asked if I could help babysit on a regular basis with compensation. WOW! It will be pocket money...not much...but I am proud of them for offering to compensate. I will probably turn right around and spend it on the babies. LOL. I just want to thank everyone...Sarah, Tiffany, and those I have not had a chance to say hi yet...that everyone is doing a FANTASTIC job with staying as close to on track with all of your responsibilities. If we slip...we just get back on the road again...cause I'm sure you have the saying...that it is not over until you just quit...and we are only quitting on ourselves. This is a GREAT PLACE for thought processing (big smiles...and big hugs)...Chat soon!! Debbie
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For the first time in a very long time, I woke up feeling pretty good about my body. I've obviously seen the scale move, but i've noticed the change in my body finally. Not a huge change, but what i've seen has been so encouraging! It all started last night with my husband. when he and I got together I was 125 pounds and in fairly good shape. At my heaviest, I was 192. Never once has he called me fat or said anything negative about my body. At one point he walked into the bathroom (he thought I was in the shower) and caught me naked, which isa way he hadn't seen me in over a year. He told me I was beautiful, not the response I expected. Like any woman who feels bad about themselves I started pointing out everything I hated and said "how could you call all this beautiful?!" His response? "Those are the hands that work tiresly to take care of my children and myself. That's the body who carried my beautiful twins for 35 weeks, it kept them healthy and safe. How could it not be beautiful to me?" Flash foward to last night... He accidently walked in on me again. His response was " you're still beautiful, and I can see the difference. You are working so hard and its showing". After I was alone, I looked and it IS showing! It may only be small differences now, but I can see them. I challenge each one of you to really look at yourself and revel in the changes your hard work is doing. It's more thsn a number on the scale, it's more that the number of calories you're eating or the amount of exercise you do. Check it out your hard work is paying off, and you are beautiful!0
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Some of you may have noticed Sarah hasn't checked in yet today. She has had a family emergency come up, and may not be able to check in for a few days. She'll check in as soon as she's able to. Until then, lets keep her and her family in out thoughts and or prayers and continue to encourage each other!0
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Never once has he called me fat or said anything negative about my body. At one point he walked into the bathroom (he thought I was in the shower) and caught me naked, which isa way he hadn't seen me in over a year. He told me I was beautiful, not the response I expected. Like any woman who feels bad about themselves I started pointing out everything I hated and said "how could you call all this beautiful?!" His response? "Those are the hands that work tiresly to take care of my children and myself. That's the body who carried my beautiful twins for 35 weeks, it kept them healthy and safe.
I challenge each one of you to really look at yourself and revel in the changes your hard work is doing. It's more thsn a number on the scale, it's more that the number of calories you're eating or the amount of exercise you do. Check it out your hard work is paying off, and you are beautiful!
WOW...Tiffany, you brought tears to my eyes...your husband is TRULY compassionate and is IN with YOU ...Your moments of sharing your own actual proof...encourages ME!!
THANK YOU!!
P.S. Thanks for sharing about Sarah...DEFINITELY will keep her in my prayers!!0 -
Weigh in tomorrow.... Aghahahaha! After last night dinner I am not looking forward. As I was eating last night, I told hubby "i will be paying for this dearly tomorrow" meaning i'm going to work myself silly. Got up early (for a saturday) to get my normal household things done because a big part of my day will be spent working out. I've got a few videos that i'll be dusting off to add to todays workout. My mother in law even gave me her sweating to the oldies tape. Bahahaha. I'll be pulling out all the stops today! Eberyone enjoy yoir saturday, there's great numbers being posted. Your hard work is paying off!0
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Weigh in tomorrow.... My mother in law even gave me her sweating to the oldies tape. Bahahaha. I'll be pulling out all the stops today! Eberyone enjoy yoir saturday, there's great numbers being posted. Your hard work is paying off!
LOL...hey Tiffany...those "Sweating to the Oldies is 'my generation' ROFL...Good job your YOUR hard work...and you STILL lost .4 ounces! It is that metabolism you have revved up! Great Job!!0 -
Hi ladies...
Thought I'd check on ya'll. The Internet connection here isn't too great so I don't get on much. I'm trying to log as best I can, but its kind of hit or miss.
To fill you all in, my mother in law went off her rocker and threatened to do something to my husband. We left and she will never be seeing me or the kids ever again and Michael will only see her to finish getting the rest of our belongings. This is the last straw in a long line of issues. Its done now and I'm thankful.
Right now we're crammed into a one room efficiency until our tax return comes in (end of the month) and we can get into our own place. Its rough, but we'll weather it.
Food is very tight. We're living off of junk foods because they are cheap. Hopefully we'll get to do a little grocery shopping tonight and I can get some nicer options. right now its lots of carbs, sugar, or sodium as my options. Hopefully I'll keep most of the 10 lbs I lost off and be able to focus on weight loss again soon. A 3 bedroom apartment is going to feel like a mansion compared to this place LOL0
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