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SW: 177 Starting Challenge Weight: 171 CW: 173.6 Wk 1: 6/23 (Friend visited and I caused stress weight gain...) :grumble: gained 2.6lbs :sad: CW: 170.5 Wk 2: 6/30 Dropped 3.1 lbs! :bigsmile: YES! CW: 170.1 Wk 3: 7/7 Dropped 0.4 lbs! :smile: CW: 169.6 Wk. 4 7/14 Dropped 0.5 lbs! :smile: Total pounds lost for challenge: 1.4…

Pinning for tomorrow morning. :wink:

I log in every day. Weekends are less than the weekdays but I still get on every day. I'm always looking for more support. :flowerforyou:

Just pinning to find faster when the time comes. :wink:

I'm a swim coach and have been a water safety instructor in the past. it's really difficult to know what to fix without seeing what you are doing. But remember to keep your undulations (dolphin rolls) smooth and fluid, using your sternum bone as the driving force behind your rolls (I say roll and not kick here because the…

This challenge isn't unhealthy. Loosing anywhere from 0.1 lbs to 3.0 lbs per week is considered healthy. :smile: Because everyone looses weight differently ANY amount you loose is still considered a win. Even is the only loss you see is in inches instead of lbs. :wink: I would think that the 15lbs cap is more so to make…

My significant other is all for helping me in any way he can, but he is a stick in comparison to me. He usually eats twice what I do. Just a naturally quick metabolism I think (lucky). He also loves his meat. the closest thing I can do to meatless with him is the weight watcher turkey chili, chicken Caesar salads, or Asian…

Also, if you can, for those hot days, I recommend smoothies (for breakfast or lunch) I love the "Green Monster" Smoothie. http://iowagirleats.com/2012/01/04/my-top-secret-diet-weapon/

I would actually recommend an Epsom soak. *20 min in a hot hot hot hot tub. 2 cups of Epsom salt. 1 cut baking soda. Drink water before and after. Raise out of tub slowly and take a nice cool shower. This will help rid your body of any toxins. It is recommended to do this soak 1-2 times per week. :) I'd also recommend…

My normal WI day has been Saturday mornings. But I Don't think what will be a problem, if anything it will help me to be good during the weekends. :wink: ...AND... I weighed myself after my shower this morning anyway. :bigsmile: Starting weight (July 16): 169.5 1st week weight (July 23): 2nd week weight (July 30): 3rd week…

I lost .5 lbs this week :happy: That's 3.5 total in 4 weeks. :bigsmile: Just remember that anywhere from 0.1 lbs to 3.0 lbs is considered a healthy weight loss for 1 week. Also, know that muscle weighs more than fat! :wink: That being said I'm not the right track to loosing the weight needed to reach my goal weight. Just…

lol! This post is amusing, I love it! :bigsmile: Made my day.

Yesterday: 7/11 Goal:Epsom soak, rest, fluids (sick) Did you meet it?:yes How many servings of H2O did you drink?:8 Did you exercise?:No, I did not feel very well and did not do any activity minus a very slow dog walk down the street. How are you feeling:Sick, but I'm hopeful that it's going away. *fingers crossed* Goal…

I was sick on Wednesday and forgot to post my check in. :ohwell:

Yesterday: 7/9 Goal:lots of water, watch your calories. Hike. Did you meet it?:yes How many servings of H2O did you drink?:5 :ohwell: Did you exercise?:yes, went on a hike. Ended up more like a fast walk on one of the lesser intense trails. Still hills and considered a hiking trail. The rain just would NOT let up. I'm…

Had to splurge and purchased a slightly smaller size of jeans. My current ones were falling off of me after a half days use. :bigsmile: Yay! Hope my cheap jeans last me until I can make into my other smaller jeans. :wink:

Yesterday: 7/8 Goal:finish job application, swimming Did you meet it?:yes How many servings of H2O did you drink?:6 :drinker: Did you exercise?:yes, went swimming for 30 minutes and then walked very slowly around the city museum with my 1yr old cousin and aunt. :smile: How are you feeling:good, I'm looking forward to…

Very interesting. I love water, more so, I love the water here in Alaska... lol. Good tap water here. But if I have water sitting out for a day (like on my night stand), I will have the hardest time drinking it when I wake up. It just is not as refreshing for me. Thanks though, very interesting about the hot water being…

I lost .4 lbs this week. That's awesome considering I felt like I had gained this week. :bigsmile: Yay! Keep on keeping on. :drinker:

Don't give up. Just use it to do better next week. :smile: Sometimes our bodies go into shock like... what the heck are you doing to me. Also, make sure to drink lots of water. :drinker: Think of it as "flushing" out your system. :wink:

I really enjoy Black Bean Burgers. My favorite is the MorningStar Farms® Chipotle Black Bean Burger with a little pepper jack, a slice of pineapple and lots of lettuce/spinach.

I am glad that you came clean about this and I will for sure help you on in your journey. I think that everyone needs help in their own way and I am proud that you know when to seek it. :smile: I'll help you out and offer advice when I can.

WOW! That's fantastic! Good job! Keep it up!

My weigh in is tomorrow and I'm not feeling too confident that I lost anything. But I will stay positive even if i don't. Will be back in the morning with my stats.

Yesterday: 7/5 Goal:Lots of water, stay away from lots of chocolate, run after work with dog. Did you meet it?:yes, minus the water... need to drink more. :drinker: How many servings of H2O did you drink?:5 :frown: Did you exercise?Yes, I went for a quick walk (run with a friend, marked it as fast walking because that's…

Go to the "30 Pounds Challenge! For October 7 (Open Group!)" and you'll have lots of threads in there. from weight in#1, chats, questions, and so on. Welcome! :happy:

Yesterday: 7/4 Goal:hike, water Did you meet it?:no How many servings of H2O did you drink?:5 :frown: Did you exercise?:Kind of. I did some gardening. Which I guess counts. How are you feeling:I am kind of disappointed in myself. I wanted to go for a hike yesterday and then I didn't because (due to the lack of sleep I've…

Way to stay positive this week. Keep it up! :smile:

Yesterday: 7/2 Goal:Water, run the dog tonight, laundry/fold Did you meet it?:yes and no How many servings of H2O did you drink?:7 Did you exercise?:Sorta. I got home and was going to go for a run and then heard my neighbor weed waking. Knowing I BADLY needed to do the same. I spend an hour and half (maybe 2 hrs) week…

I weigh in on Saturdays for my weekly check in. I lost 3.1 lbs last week. :bigsmile: YAY!!!