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Even though I haven't done very well with this current challenge - it's not the challenge's fault!! I want to join the next one.
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I'm in for the Labor Day challenge as well - maybe I'll actually achieve something!
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Well, I haven't stuck to my earlier goal but starting today after work - I'm walking! I have lost a grand total of 3 lbs in this challenge and am trying not to get discouraged. I'm focusing on the fact that I feel better, my clothes fit better, and I'm doing Yoga and Reformer classes 3-4 times a week. What I'm missing is…
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Great idea - I'm going to keep doing my Pilates and Yoga but really need to add walking. I'm just stuck, and while I'm happy I'm not gaining, I need to lose weight. I'll start with a goal of at least 30 minutes a day, 3 days a week.
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My name is Nancy and I'm 56. Have been on MFP for a couple of years but just now getting serious (I guess better late than never). I've been doing Yoga and Reformer for the last few months and am definitely feeling better. The weight loss has been slow (only 10 lbs since January) but I can fit into clothes a size smaller -…
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Week 5, Day 7 Have had a great weekend so far. Did a Reformer class on Saturday, cleaned out some closets today (finding some pants I can now fit into), and packed for my FL vacation. Heading out to the barn soon to ride. Stopped eating my exercise calories back, and the scales are moving in the right direction.
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I know exactly where you're coming from (unfortunately!). Finally started to have some success and then had pizza last night. Trying to counteract the "damage" by drinking lots of water today and then will get out and walk after work or get on the treadmill if it's still raining. The vacation scenario also hits home with…
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I am currently loving Talbots Yoga pants. I'm short and they come in Petite sizes so they're the right length.
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Week 5, Day 3 Lost a pound since my weigh in on Monday -stupid scales!! Am in the 180s now and my goal is to stay there (well, not forever obviously). Have a Reformer class tonight.
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Week 5, Day 2 Well, at the rate I'm going, I'll be lucky to lose 20lbs by July 2016! Have decided to try not logging my exercise here, not eating back those calories, and see what happens. I'm doing better with not eating out of boredom or stress, so that's positive but I'm getting really frustrated.
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Thanks for posting this - just what I needed! My weight isn't changing much at all but I know my clothes are fitting better.
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Week 4, Day 6 Trying so hard not to get discouraged and give up. Focusing on things other than the number on the scale. My clothes fit better and I got into a pair of pants a size smaller. I'm feeling better overall. At this rate I will never reach the goal of losing 20 lbs by July 4th, but I'm going to stick to it -…
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Week 4, Day 3 Did pretty well on my out of town business trip - did have a glass of wine with dinner but also drove right on by the little restaurant on the way home that has the best pie in the area! NSV this morning - needed something to wear to work and have noticed my pants are a little loose - tried on a pair a size…
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Day 1, Week 4 Maintained the loss I had during the week over the weekend (only 1 lb, but at least it wasn't a gain). Am considering this a victory since last week involved attending a work conference and this weekend I flew home to visit family (eating out). Am heading out of town again today on business and will use this…
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Day 5, Week 3 Still down 1 lb from Monday's weigh in! Got through my work conference OK and now facing a weekend out of town to see my family. We're all going out to dinner Saturday night and I've already decided to limit myself to 1 glass of wine and no dessert. I need to focus on the long term here, not immediate…
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Have to go to a conference this afternoon for work, which includes lunch - decided to bring my lunch from home, eat it before I go, and just attend the afternoon session.
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Day 3, Week 3 @RaeBeeBaby thanks for the reminder to not focus so much on the scales. My clothes are fitting a lot better these days - in fact, pants I put on today could use a belt, but they have no belt loops. Malika, you're right about small and consistent. Went to Yoga last night and just modified some of the poses…
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Day 2, Week 3 Well, hopped on the treadmill for 15 minutes yesterday after work (knee injury prevents me from doing longer, but I will build that time up) and stayed under my calorie limit. Meals planned out for today, including healthy snacks, and Yoga class booked for tonight. Challenges for this week - conference Wed &…
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You're absolutely right - thanks. I need to stay on track EVERY day. I also need to do some sort of exercise EVERY day. That's my goal for this week.
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Day 1, Week 3 Stayed the same as last week - trying very hard not to just give up. I know my exercise was less since my knee injury flared up - but I stuck to my calorie limit most days (5 out of 7). I know I just need to stick with it, but this is the point where I usually give up. Not this time.
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Well, I was OK yesterday because I was busy - today is more of a struggle. I just had a bowl of soup for lunch (when you get up at 5 am, 10:45 for lunch isn't too bad). Figured it was better to eat a planned meal than snack. I am drinking lots of water - really want to show a decrease for tomorrow's weigh in.
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A nurse I know told me to try Nizerol (think that's how you spell it) - medicated shampoo. Put it on the nail every day with a Qtip - cleared mine up.
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Week 2, Day 4 I'm trying very hard not to give up. Have MCL issues in one knee - had been OK but major flare up on the weekend, so couldn't get to Yoga or Reformer classes. Also, business trip and eating out = not good for my weight loss. Time to get back on track and stay focused. I know this isn't a quick fix but I'm…
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Well, 1 lb loss for me - would have been 2 if I'd weighed in yesterday but will stick to Mondays. At least it wasn't a gain.
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Even though the weekends are hard, I haven't resorted to mindless snacking, and did a little workout with arm weights.
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Day 7 Happy to report that I'm down 2 lbs! Also, noticed that the area around my knees is less fatty and there are now small (very small) muscles visible in my upper arms. Of course that's not the result of a 2lbs weight loss, but about 6 months of yoga.
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Day 6 Yesterday wasn't such a great day - I was hungry (really hungry not just bored and wanting to snack) so I ate over my calorie limit. Not the end of the world. Back on track today. Did a Reformer class this morning and decided to make roasted vegetables for dinner tonight. Will have salmon or turkey as well. On track…
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I'm with you on the weekend thing - it's a lot easier when I'm at work and only have what I brought with me to eat. I'm going to try looking for some Yoga stretching videos on youtube that I can do at home as well - good idea.
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Day 5 Yesterday I was really hungry during my yoga class and had a headache as well. Ate a banana and some cheese and crackers when I got home. Went over my calories for the day but my weight stayed the same this morning. Think if I go "over" one day a week, won't be the end of the world in the long run and will only do it…
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Day 4 Still motivated! Tracking what I eat (as I get closer to my goal - and I'm a long way off - I know I'll need to get a scale) and signed up for a Yoga class tonight. Spent some time today reading messages on here and found it very motivating. This is a great community.
