Smokin' Hot Green Pepper's Week 12

Happy Friday Everyone!!

Well, for my workout challenge and vowing to get 5 days in, I falied. 2 was all I accomplished. I am down 2.2 lbs to 185.4, and still .4 above my start 12 wks ago. I have done exercise the last 2 days, both times in the mid morning, which will work good during the week, so I want to keep that routine. Weekends, well, Saturday's are a little different when I am driving the bus, but plan is to pack all my gear and walk the streets. I did my walk/jog outdoor twice now, and I have to say, I like it much better than indoors. Time just goes by so much faster for me. Yeah, it is cold, but I don't mind. It was zero with the windchill today, but I had 4 layers on top, 2 on bottom, 2 pr socks, scarf, hat and wool mittens. Didn't get cold once! Just love the coldness and it revives me! Then I did day 2 of the Shred. I will say this am my upper chest/shoulder area was sore and my thighs....ooowweee :sad: This is gonna be a tough workout to keep up with, but I am willing to take on the challenge....so I need to bring it, every day!

So, today I am dog sitting again for my folks, still doing laundry and gonna bake for my guys soon. Sorry for the late addition of the new thread.....and, if it's ok w/you all, I have taken some names off the charts, I have all the details on another chart, so I can add anyone back at anytime if they like....just a few who have not posted lately....and it would be great if they would return! Miss ya all!

Angie ~ you are still doing so great on exercise! hang in there, you will be out of this funk soon! :flowerforyou: The shred is Jillian Michael's 30 day Shred. It is a dvd workout that consists of 3 different workouts with 3 diff levels, like beginner's, intermediate and advanced. You move to the next level when you feel you are ready. I am gonna try 10 days with each and see how that goes. This is my first time with it, so I am just learning. Those of you that have done it might have other helpful information to add. I believe all the workouts last right at 20 -25 minutes( 2 min warmup and 2 min cooldown). I would say it is definately circuit training. intervals of cardio, strength and abs. I bought mine @ Walmart for $ 10. It really gets you sweatin too. I am on day 2 and the tops of my thighs are screaming today! I am going to do before pics later and measure tomorrow. I hope to finish on Jan 1st, with a "shredded' body, HA!

Anyway, will check in later...good luck team...keep on keepin'!

hey team....running out of gas here....helpin dh and sons get ready for opening season. is oldest son's very first time hunting...glad he will be beside dh for the day... i think there is 7 in their party. i have always wanted to be near home when this time of year comes....just a nervous nelly here...but, i will be over an hour away....

itty bitty ~ 2 lbs could be a lot of things....you have lost 36 lbs and that is so great! reflect on that...do you want to stay there OR keep going...yes, this is hard work, eating healthier, finding time to exercise. sometimes too, we just need to take some time off. don't forget to keep on doing the fun things you like to do, most of what we normally do can still be part of the lifestyle you are trying to change. hang in there, something will * click * again.... most of us have gone thru 'careless' moments, weeks, months even. that is part of the process and normal. take care and remember we're here for you!!:flowerforyou:

angie ~ you sound like you are in a better mood....next spring will bring possible frustrations to you and your family. but all you can do is do the best you can. you will have a new baby to love and care for and I know it will be a happy time. when we had our first son, we had just moved into a house, and while on my 2 wk of maternity leave, my dh was laid off for 11 weeks. it was scary, but somehow we made it thru each day...i have faith in you as well. re logging. i do much better all the way around when i log my food. stick to the plan better, eat so i am fueled and not stretching too long between meals. i sometimes wonder if i printed it off ahead of time, that would save me from running back and forth to record it all. i have a pretty good variety of meals for when i am here during the day alone, evening and weekends are my weak times. something new i am trying is i am going to start setting goals for the weekends, not just during the week, like sticking to a clean diet and getting in exercise. i want to make most of my days * count * and that includes weekends.

well, have a great weekend team. will check in later tomorrow evening when i return from my meet.

Happy Monday Team! Here's to a week of health and wellness! May you all realize the importance of taking care of yourself and do all that is necessary in getting there! :flowerforyou:

So, yesterday I started out good, then it went downhill from there, mainly diet.....I didn't get any exercise. As soon as I get done here, I am going to do my walk/jog ( not sure if I will go outside, we have bout 1 1/2 inches of new snow), day 3 of Level 1 Shred and then my stretch and tone. Possible we could have a 'snow day' here this week, and I am kinda excited, b/c we will all be here. DH on vacation, and if we get blizzard like conditions, the schools will close as travel will not be advised. I have a bus trip Thursday and Saturday, with bus inspection tomorrow. I am anxious to start my holiday baking, fishish up shopping, wrapping and cards! Yup, it is a crazy time!

Whitney ~ Congrats on the 1 Yr !! :flowerforyou: You are doing fine here...and plz ask if you need any help about the site....someone is bound to know the answer. First of all, you have taken the biggest step on your wt loss journey. Just realizing you want to do something means you are concerned. The hardest part is changing. I think many of us here would agree that taking small steps, and one day at a time will ease your transition into it all, while at the same time learning so much about yourself....bad habits, emotions, what you think...etc. Sometimes if we change too much at once, we just get frustrated and give up. One thing that has really helped me is planning out my entire day's meals. AND, making sure it is all ready and very little prep time. Ideas here..... I will cook a 3lb bag of chicken breasts, salmon fillets, talipia etc, on Sunday and have them ready for the whole week, have tuna salad prepared. Veggies cleaned, cut and bagged ready to grab. The less time I am in the kitchen the better chance my mind is off food. Try to eat foods that fill you up....healthy fats ( whole nuts, unsalted, olive oil) lean protein ( meats, dairy, kidney beans ), and a clean carb ( fresh fruit, veggies, whole grains ). Avoid processed food. We know this** whole thing ** is not easy, so don't be hard on yourself if you err...it is ok! Just put it behind you and move on...but also, try to learn from it. Ask yourself why? what? how? These are just a few things that you can think about...and I am sure some other's here will have good tips too. I have been struggling with my wt for almost 15 yrs....joined here in Jan, with good results when I stuck to my plan. Yes, I planned on being at my goal wt by now, but was sidetracked. I always find myself back here with these great ppl and this team! I guarantee that whatever you put into your wt loss efforts, you will have results! Good luck and stay positive! :flowerforyou:

Sindy ~ sorry to hear you been sick girl. take it easy and rest it away with lots of fluids! :flowerforyou:

Have a great day peppers...make it count!

Exercise Goals for this week are to have 5 workouts, maybe 6!

Miss V and family...so very happy for you! How exciting...lots o hugs and kisses @ your home! Enjoy it sweets! :smooched:

Ok, so I get myself all layered up for my walk outside and decide when I get to the end of my street that it's just too darn slippery. Don't wanna take any chances gettin hurt, so back home I go...and get on my treadmill. I am gettin stronger each day I walk/jog. I was able to jog for 10 minutes straight today! I know it wasn't a mile, but it felt so amazing! I just finished day 3 of Level 1 Shred....all together, 493 cals burned and I am ready to eat for fuel!

Hope you are all having a good day! Keep on pushing it, and do your best! :flowerforyou:

just gettin ready to leave for my pm route....been cleaning, laundry. fun fun. really need to clean my puggers bed and give them a bath.....maybe later...

HI Megan ! YES !! :happy: you can do this girl! Plan your meals, and do as much ahead of time prep as you can.....plan time for your exercise too! Looks like you are back in it here with the positive comments you made! Yay for you!! I agree with taking it slow into the exercise...have fun too! good luck and keep movin forward!

later team! Let's all try hard this week so by Friday we can take the scale down! :drinker: