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Went the wrong way this week. :( Challenge Goal Weight (for Sept. 1st): 256 Weight Category: REDUCE 6/11: **start of challenge** 280 6/19: 275 6/26: 277 6/30: 7/7: <<<mini goal weight 272>>> 7/14: 7/21: 7/28: 8/4: <<<mini goal weight 264>>> 8/11: 8/18: 8/25: 9/1: <<<challenge goal weight 256>>>

Hello all! Looks like we have all been keeping busy. I weighed-in yesterday and totally forgot to post my results. Oops, sorry ladies. I did a Jillian Michaels DVD last night - not 30 day shred like some of you superstars, but it was my first aerobic/kickboxing activity in a LONG time. I had to modify about 30% because I…

Challenge Goal Weight (for Sept. 1st): 256 Weight Category: REDUCE 6/11: **start of challenge** 280 6/19: 275 6/23: 6/30: 7/7: <<<mini goal weight 272>>> 7/14: 7/21: 7/28: 8/4: <<<mini goal weight 264>>> 8/11: 8/18: 8/25: 9/1: <<<challenge goal weight 256>>>

Things are good! Feeling better. I have been struggling with some vitamin deficiencies that have caused other issues (stress fracture in my foot) and I had to slow down a bit for a procedure. Still doing well though. Everyone on MFP has given me such a sense of support that it makes this process easier. Hope you have a…

Hi girls, I have been out of touch for 2 days due to a medical issue, but I am finally at home and on MFP again. I think I missed logging my meals and checking in with you guys the most. Lol. Congrats on everyone's achievements last week, ya'll did great!! Your name Vicki Something you've learned during your weigh loss…

Hi everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend and great start to a new week. I have had a great Monday. Dallas Mavericks won their first NBA Championship last night (yeehaw!) and I had a wonderful weekend with family from out of town. I have not been totally in control of the kitchen/meals so I was curious about what…

In the next 4 weeks of the challenge: - Diet goal: Eat more than 25% raw fruits/veggies - Exercise goal: increase cardio (walking/swimming/elliptical) time to 30 minutes/session (no loafing). - Schedule: Plan meals for the next week on Sun/Mon. Buy only what's on the list at the grocery store - no cookies will sneak into…

Hello everyone! Wow - very bad day yesterday. An argument with a friend led to emotional eating and now that TOM is here I am doubly discouraged. To make it even better, I thought it would be good to weigh myself this morning. After I stopped crying I headed to the gym. Lol. Much better food choices today and with a very…

I am IN! Hopefully you don't have 125 peeps yet. Fingers crossed!! Everyone make it a great day! Vicki Current Weight (As of today): 280 Challenge Goal Weight (for Sept. 1st): 256 Weight Category: REDUCE 6/11: **start of challenge** 280 6/16: 6/23: 6/30: 7/7: <<<mini goal weight 272>>> 7/14: 7/21: 7/28: 8/4: <<<mini goal…

Thanks for the great responses. Perhaps I should have mentioned that I usually work up a sweat and get my HR up while I am putting away the shipment. I know it's just 1 hour (out of 40) but I am curious how my fellow MFPers would track this.

Girl, I feel ya about the elliptical. I am very heavy and the treadmill and bike are good, but the elliptical kicks my butt. Last week I decided I would get on it for 5 minutes. I surprised myself because it wasn't too bad. My goal is to add 2 or 3 minutes a week to the elliptical trainer. 15 minutes, here I come! Vicki

Hello everyone, Wow!!! What a great start to the first few days of the challenge. I am so excited to see how much we will have collectively lost at the end of this. I reset my diary to monitor my sugar, previously I had the default settings. I am very curious and nervous about how much sugar I am consuming. Hope everyone…

Hello everyone! Hope everyone had a great Monday. I have had a good last few days. Walked on Friday, Sunday, and today (Monday), also did 7 minutes on the elliptical today. Haven't been on an elliptical machine in probably 4 years. Swam on Saturday and had so much fun. I envy all of you doing JM or Insanity and look…

What are you doing today and for the rest of the week to stay under your calories??? I am planning each day's meals the night before, so when I wake up each day there is no guess work. I also have started splitting up my food into individually wrapped/bagged serving sizes once I get home from the store. So instead of…

Hello gang! First day of working out in a LONG time. I am a little handicapped since I have a broken bone in my right foot and am wearing a walking boot, and yes, my doctor said I could do some exercising - lol. But, I persevered and walked for 30 minutes and rode a bike for 4 minutes - that sorta hurt my foot, even with…

I'm new to MFP and needing something just like this! Sign me up. SW: 283; GW: 268. Thanks! Vicki