Featherweights - Featherweights Plan and Chat in September

It is, indeed, the last day of August. Time to start planning for September.

I had an interesting conversation one day this summer. DH, SIL and I were just sitting around talking. I don't remember any direct quotes but the gist was about responsibility. More importantly, things that are not my responsibility.

I am not responsible for the staff shortage at work. However, I am responsible to make sure I am healthy and strong enough to do my job. Therefore, missing buying groceries, skipping exercise and short sleeps because I'm working 12 days in a row with a few 12 hour shifts thrown in ... is counter productive all around.

My best offering to my workforce is a healthy, happy me ... for my shifts. The shifts, of the rotation, I was hired to fill.

I cannot plan a health-path for myself if I allow life to drag me by the nose into 'who-knows-what' tomorrow.

The upshot of all that longwindedness? The first day of September is as good a time to start as any. I must learn balance. There are 24 hours in each day. Eight for my shift, lots for sleeping properly and some left over for eating properly and exercising. Things happen, yes they do, however ... on most of my days there 24 hours to fill with my obligations. Not some I've assumed, not some I feel obligated to fill ... my obligations.

Go Susan!!

Well, I came back from Spain yesterday to a letter from the hospital saying I had to go to have a broken molar taken out under GA. I had been expecting it and had actually had to cancel TWO such appointments already - one because I had a chest infection and the second because they scheduled it while I was away, even though I had told them my holiday dates.

They had been trying to contact me while I was away to confirm this one, even though I had rung up and told them AGAIN that I was away till the 31st August. Stupid people. So they rang my mum and she said I would go, although she was a bit nervous when I got back how I would take it. But it's OK. It's not a nice thing to come back to but at least it will be over. And a day of semi-starvation is a good way to kick start my post-vacation diet.

Before we went away I had actually seen 129.4 on the scale!! But then I put on a few pounds when I relaxed and I think it went up to about 133. This morning it was 141 so I put on 8 lb while I was away, but 11.4 from my previous low.

That's pretty much what I had reckoned actually so I wasn't too disappointed. It was great though - I actually wore bikinis. In public!! THe worst thing is, my face and boobs actually look better at this weight, but my belly doesn't. So I can either have a healthier looking face and bigger boobs AND a big fat wobbly belly, or a flat belly, gaunt face and saggy empty boobs! I told my boyfriend I couldn't have bigger boobs AND a flat belly and he sulked! When we met I was still breastfeeding so I was a 34F and I went down to a 34C so he feels a bit short-changed in that department - lol!

I also haven't been able to run fo four weeks due to an injury, and then 2 weeks holiday so my legs are all flabby too. I had planned on doing a 10-miler on 10th October but I'm really not sure I'll be able to train up for it in time. I might look for another 10K instead.

This was me at the beginning and end of our holiday - browner but 8 lbs heavier!!
http://www.cheapsheetmusic.co.uk/bikinismall1.jpghttp://www.cheapsheetmusic.co.uk/bikinismall2.jpg

So, now my initial goal is an even 10 lbs - which takes me back to my maintenance range (128-132), and then I would like eventually to get to 125 for a possible special event next summer - more on that one in a few days hopefully! I tend to lose holiday weight fairly quicly so it shouldn't take too long to be back in my size 4 jeans again!

You go Susan :cheer:

Robsia :welcome: back ... You look amazing in both pics really, but there is a bit of a difference... Hopefully those 8lbs are only water weight and they will go away quickly, I'm sure they will, you seem determined to have it so...

Lots of things going on in September for me... I'm doing a 10k in Montreal on the 13th, I confirmed this only a couple of weeks ago, so I am really not ready, I'll probably walk most of it. My friends are I are doing it for the fun of it... The finish line is the Olympic stadium in Montreal, just that fact makes it all the more exciting :carrot: .... Then the weekend of the 24th I am meeting up with some GFs in Asheville NC for a fun weekend, I'm really looking forward to that gettogether...

So I must stay on task this month :yes: ... I am determined to lose at least 8lbs :tantrum: if it kills me.....

Gotta get working, see yas!

Good morning!

I gained 7 pounds on vacation and they are not washing away!

In all honesty ... we were so busy for a few days before we left, that I have no idea how much of that is vacation weight. And it really doesn't matter because it puts me toooo far away from goal.

I have made a very modest exercise goal for September. The last two times I tried an exercise ticker, I failed miserably. This time, I should be able to outdo it.

I have bra's in two sizes. The ones I'm wearing now are just almost not really big enough. My goal ones are much cuter ... and only have one letter ;)

Robsia - I see you're English but I trust those size 4 jeans are American size 4s not British?!! Is size 4 our size 6 or 8? You look good in both pics but I think you look great in th second - probably due to the hair and the tan. 8lbs is never going to be real unless you did nothing but eat. Actually, if you're anything like me............

Ilene - I think it's only fitting that you end up in an olympic stadium. Tis as it should be...;)

Susan - I almost wish I had you're problem. My chest stopped growing almost as soon as it started and no amount of overindulgence seems to affect it!

Well I had an odd weekend. It was a bank holiday here so we returned to work today. I was fine yesterday but I was awful (yet again) at the weekend. I have lost weight this week but it was pathetic so I'll weigh again at the weekend to see if the loss is worth updating my profile over. I certainly couldn't be bothered today!

In all honesty I'm only semi-committed. I'm just concentating on having more good days than bad and figure that if I do I'll clock up a really slow rate of loss which is better than nothing. :rolleyes:

Robsia - I see you're English but I trust those size 4 jeans are American size 4s not British?!! Is size 4 our size 6 or 8?

It's British size 8 - although I had to get my 10s out when I got back!!

You look good in both pics but I think you look great in th second - probably due to the hair and the tan.

Thank you - but you can't see the wobbly belly!! ;)

8lbs is never going to be real unless you did nothing but eat. Actually, if you're anything like me............

Umm - can I plead the Fifth? Oh wait, we don't have that here!!

Robsia

Ilene - I think it's only fitting that you end up in an olympic stadium. Tis as it should be...;)

:hug: that's so sweet ...

Being half committed is better than NOT being committed, so hang in there ...

Food has been so-so today, I'm soooo hungry these days :rolleyes:, I eat, I'm fine then an hour later I could eat again,I don't, it's very annoying ....

Hi :wave: new here. I am 2 lbs from my initial goal of 165 and soon as I reach that I will be going for another 10. So I guess this place suits me just fine :o. So Excited to be here. So I am doing pretty well over all. I just celebrated a birthday this past monday (even celebrations started on friday) and I managed not to gain an ounce, at least according to my scale. We shall see for sure tonight at WW's

Ilene - your race ending in the olympic stadium is awesome!!! Good Luck.

Robsia - You look great either way but trying to lose those added 8lbs should be no biggie due much of it being water weight from sodium and such. Wow wee size 4....that sounds so nice....*dreaming*

Doughnut - I understand what you mean. I am like that sometimes. It really can get tiresome, but I would rather half commit than not try at all.

Welcome Ashlan, what a pretty name and happy belated birthday too :hb:

Today was good for me ran/walked because it was hot but I was out there for 52 minutes... Food was ok too...

Yesterday was pretty ok. I stayed on track with food so that is always a plus and I ran 4.5 miles. Managed to stick it out at 168 at WI this week. I am not changing my ticker back because I know by Saturday I will back at 167. I know my 168 attributed to lots sodium this past week.

Anywhoo - I set my September goal for 162 lbs making that an even 6 lbs.....but secretly I wouldn't mind seing a flat 160.

Ilene - Thnks. 52 minutes running in hot weather feels more like 52 hours...LOL> WTG

Good morning!

Well, well, well ... I seem to have got the exercise thing going but have not yet vanquished the eating thing. And accordingly, the scale is climbing. Yup, even since I got home from vacation.

Yesterday, I ordered our first Good Food Box. Today, I have beets to put in the freezer. The local produce is getting to be very bountiful and wants to be in my house ;)
Maybe things are heading in the right direction.

Robsia -- you look fantastic in both pics! I've always wanted to tan, just get sunburned instead LOL

Ilene -- 10K in Montreal sounds amazing!

Ugg ... I'm just dragging this week. I thought I would be motived with the beautiful fall weather. While I've been good about diet and exercise my heart/motivation has just not been good. I'm hoping after sleeping in this morning I'll feel better -- slept like 12 hours the last two nights so I may have just been wiped out.

Happy Labor Day weekend!

Good morning!
Robsia- nice pic, you look healthy and happy. I have the wobbly tummy too, such a drag. Toning is what I need and I'm like others, half committed to it, somewhat like Donut :)

10k in Montreal! nice one Ilene :carrot:

Susan, back home you'll get on track again quickly especially with the yummy fresh produce :)
Ashlan, nice to meet you.

Jayjay-sleep has a wonderful way of revitalizing us, I hope you're feeling better quickly.

I'm keeping busy this labour day weekend, we're putting in a new bathroom floor, so I've got painting and cutting and cleaning to do. It's going to look so new and clean :carrot:

Have a great weekend :hug:

Hello All, I'm a little behind. I had family in last weekend and sort of fell off course for a few days - sorta had a vacation without going anywhere, including eating out a lot! I was bored to death with running/jogging, but a few days ago, I discovered our new cable company has "ExerciseTV On Demand" which is awesome! There's so many choices and you just have to pick one and play it (and of course DO IT!) So now I have all sorts of variety! I did a Jillian Michaels "30 day shred" workout yesterday and it totally kicked my butt, so today I did a Pilates workout to stretch out those sore muscles. Tomorrow I'll probably do another circut workout... although my husband wants me to do Carmen Electra's Strip Tease workout... Plus we're going swimming this afternoon so that will give me even more "calories out!"

My September goal is to do one ExerciseTV workout or a 3 mile walk/jog per day. And my weightloss goal is 5lbs this month. I haven't weighed myself in weeks and I'm sorta scared to after last week! But I'll weigh myself tomorrow morning and do measurements. 59 days till Grand Cayman Vacation! Last week must have been "birthday week" for featherweights! My b-day was Tuesday. Happy belated birthday Ashlan and SusanB!

Well, 6 days later I'm actually UP 2 lbs. I have a reason, if not an excuse.

Last Friday was my OH's birthday and we had a big party with all his family - it turned into an engagement party when he produced a ring and got down on one knee in front of all his family! So I celebrated a bit too much and have been eating leftover party food for the last 2 days.

http://www.cheapsheetmusic.co.uk/ringsmall.jpg

So I am now 143 - 14 lbs higher than my lowest weight ever, which admittedly I only saw for one day, but still. And 18 higher than my eventual goal of 125. So I have to lose some weight now for the wedding. I reckon 17 in a year is doable - lol!

Well Robsia ... congratulations! I'd celebrate too!

Congratulations Robsia!!! That must really be thrilling to get engaged that way.. You're lucky!!

I've planned to join a gym this month but then I thought its good to run/walk for one month till the start of winter and then join. I try to walk 1 hour daily and its a great change to my normal routine, sitting all day in front of system or reading. But now that my classes started and a bit busy and energetic too. The wonderful thing is I get inspired by all of you from 3FC and find a way or another to move a little myself!! Thanks to all of you for posting your success stories and motivating people like me over here. :) I just love going through all those..

But the strange thing is that I have started my dieting and exercise 2-3 weeks back and all I could manage to lose is just 2.6lbs. Is it normal? Or should I consume more protein and do a little bit more exercise?

Please help me!!

Good morning!

Sure 2.6 lbs is just fine! I'm not sure if I'd tweak anything just yet. But if you feel that you want to up the ante ... just try for better food quality and put a little more oomph in your walk/run. There's no need to make huge changes if what you are doing is working. And it is!

Thanks Susan.. Yea I've changed to a more veggie diet from Sunday. I don't see any changes yet though..

Robsia -- congrats on your engagement! beautiful ring!

Featherweights -- not much new with me... just wanted to check in and say "hi!"

My weight has been stable for the past two weeks, not much up or down. So I've decided to increase my cardio. I see A LOT of you are runners! I've been posting in the Exercise thread, doing the Couch to 5K and planning to run a 5K mid-October, a first for me! Hope this increased cardio will lead to a few less pounds LOL!

BUT I'm going out of town this weekend (tomorrow actually). Hoping this doesn't throw me off -- but I will have access to a pool!!! So I'm excited to get some swimming in which is a treat for me.

But the strange thing is that I have started my dieting and exercise 2-3 weeks back and all I could manage to lose is just 2.6lbs. Is it normal? Or should I consume more protein and do a little bit more exercise?

Please help me!!2.6lbs in 2-3 weeks is 1lb/week, which is really good... My recommendation would be to consume more veggies not more protein and intensify your walks, do more hills, walk faster etc...

Food has been good this week so far, exercise too...

Oh, my and CONGRATS Robsia on your engagement!!

Hey Ladies!

Robsia - Congratulations. I gained 2 pounds when I got engaged too. It is well worth it! Again Congrats and what a pretty ring

Well for me ladies I am still trucking along. Tyring to get back on my regular schedule after being off for 4 days for holiday. It is time for me to start looking for wedding dresses and to prepare for my cruise in the end of October. I am in the BL challenge so that will keep me straight. I had a great labor day weekend at the Drag races and now my DF wants to be a race car driver...*smh* I am WI tomorrow just not at WW. I will be doing that at home TY very much....LOL

Congrats Robsia! Your ring is beautiful!

For me, I have actually had a pretty good day. Ate pretty well - I actually made stuffed peppers with ground turkey for dinner - they were soooo good! And then I did Jillian Michaels Quick:NoMoreTroubleZone workout which, as always true with JM, she kicked my butt! I probably won't be able to move tomorrow. I was going to do the full version but my DH suggested that since the last 20 minute JM workout put me down for a day and a half, that unless I want to be down for a week, I may want to stick to the shorter videos for now! I think he was right! I don't know if I could have made it much longer - I was dying at the end!

@Ilene - Okay, Now I am having a more veggie diet.. But just one hour walk. I'll try to mix a bit of jogging too. I couldn't jog continually, was getting tired so soon. But I am not going to drop this new habit like that. Hope that will work again.

I didn't lose much this week, just 0.4lb But I already feel so good with the good food and the walk. I am more fresh all day.

Thank you everyone!!

@Ilene - Okay, Now I am having a more veggie diet.. But just one hour walk. I'll try to mix a bit of jogging too. I couldn't jog continually, was getting tired so soon. But I am not going to drop this new habit like that. Hope that will work again.
One hour daily walk is wonderful along with mixing a bit of jogging, jogging continually takes time and practice, baby steps first so do some walk/jog intervals instead. And definitely don't drop your new lifestyle, after all it is a LIFEstyle :lol: ... Losing .4 of a lb / week is excellent, all those .4s add up quickly after all there are 52 weeks in a year :D

If you want to get into jogging/running - have a look at the c25k programme:

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

I went from a complete non-runner to running 10Ks and I'm training for a marathon now!

Good morning!

I'm going to fess up and change that thing over there <<<<<. I didn't do very well with some family stress the last month or so. However ... I am going to the elliptical right now!

ETA ... I've set up my account at fitday again. The whole shebang ... weight, measurements ... I simple must have the accountability of calorie tracking.

Today is day one of "Getting it Together". I am pretty well so far have written everything down.

Susan - Maybe I should take measurements as well.

Do you ladies weight train? If so how often?

Weights? Yes!

Right now, they are not firmly in my plan. I have done a four day split each week but I think I'm going to try an upper and lower split. I'm pretty sure that I can squeeze in two bouts a week.
What were you thinking Ashlan?

Oh yes, do take measurments! When the scale is not reflecting your hard work, a half inch here and there can be a huge boost.

@Ilene - Yes, its all about changing LIFEstyle :D But true its very hard to control my temptations, especially when I see all those junk stuff!!

@Robsia - I was wondering if at some point in my life I will be able to do it like you.. Simply amazing.. Congrats dear.. I am now doing walking plus jogging. I am tired after that, but I enjoy it too..

CakeBatter -- Yes I weight train, have been for 24 years now, I was 28 when I started, do the math :lol: ... As a beginner you should start with compound exercises that work large muscle groups for 6-8 weeks or so. Compound exercises are exercises involving more than one joint and targeting more than one large muscle group, ex.: leg press or squats, chest press, barbell bent-over rows for back. Weight training with progressive greater resistance, has the most potential for lean body weight and raising your metabolism hours after you workout. Doing a full body workout 2-3x/week and start with 10-12 reps of each exercise doing each exercise 2-3 times which are called sets....Hope this helps, if you have more Qs just ask away...

Here's a good site : Weight Training 101 (http://exercise.about.com/cs/exerciseworkouts/a/weight101.htm)

Yippy! One good day in!

Well I managed to at least WRITE everything down like i am supposed to....good or bad...:D

@ilene - Thanks. I think I will be WT today.

@SusanB - WTG one day down

Finally! The scale has read 139 for more than a week - I'll take it! I am going to move my ticker and post here so I can be accountable.

Congrats!!

Well done Timetostart!

Well, I'm finally down a couple of pounds since Monday. Normally I lose holiday weight quickly (like 6 lb in the first week) but it's taking longer this time.

Another good day! The quality of my calories was not good but the total was OK and I did exercise.

I'd really like to get a decent weights session in before I go to work at 3. It's been too long if I can't remember the last time I did any upper body.

Good morning!

I had another good day calorie-wise. Did upper body and was on the elliptical. I'm enjoying that first "on plan swoosh" but understand what it is and do not plan on losing this fast next week ... that's for sure.

Today, I'm going to walk to church. I'm not staying for the potluck after! I need to grab a few things for my lunch on the way home and then work.

Since it's so nice out, I think I'll leave a few minutes early and walk a few extra blocks. That may be the closest I get to exercising today.

Hello everyone :wave:... I'm feeling quite virtuous I did a 10k race in Montreal today and finished in 1:18, yep turtle runner me, but I finished!!

Way to go Ilene! I haven't done so hot the last 3 days... no exercise... eating decent but not great... but my excuse is PMS! Although exercising probably would have been good for that! I'll make up for it tomorrow. I plan to start the c25k plan tomorrow! I'm going to Ohio to visit my family on Wednesday so here's hoping I can work in some runs/workouts and not eat terribly while I'm away!

Good work Ilene. Runners just seem so accomplished, don't they? I am in awe of them.

Four days in a row folks! I do remember how to do this.

I went through a bit of a spell when I would rather have chewed my own toes than have a salad. But the last few days, I've been really enjoying the lunch I take to work.

Hey Ilene!! Its all over so soon!! Congrats!!

Ilene - well done!! I am getting back into running after 5 weeks off - only did two short runs last week as I felt my leg pulling a bit where I hurt it so didn't want to overdo it, but I'm going out again today and see how it goes.

Amy - WTG on starting the C25K - that's how I started. There's a brilliant C25K support thread in the exercise forum.

Susan - I have salads sometimes in the summer for my lunch - but I do get bored of them after about a month or so.

Well, I am 3 pounds down after my holiday and party binge. Only 15 to go.

I was trying on wedding dresses on Saturday and was very pleased to find that pretty much all the sample dresses in the shop were too big for me!! I think I have found the dress though, although I won't be buying it from here - I have found a website in the US where I can buy it for £400 less, and they throw in a free bridesmaids dress and free shipping!

Although I had a few high point foods I don't feel like I over did it. I also worked out Friday and Saturday. I am going to attempt my long run today. I was under 170 again when I last weighed THANK GOODNESS

Robsia - WOW! That must be a great feeling! Sample dresses too big. I can't to go start trying on mine! Next month! Next Month! And congratulations on 3 POUNDS

Ilene - WTG. WHo cares the time....you finished!!!!!!

T2T _ Congratulations!!!

Amy - GL on C25K.

Good morning!

Make a note of this ... no matter how late you're up and about at night, it's easier to get your morning stuff ready before bed!

Breakfast, lunch, snacks, get something out for supper, shower etc ... I really shouldn't be on the computer ;)

Eat wisely today and walk if you can :hug:

@SusanB - Yea I plan my routine ahead but every other day I am so tired of doing it and skip it.. trying to eat wise.. but I do walk/jog every day now..

I can only jog continuously for half an hour, but I can walk briskly about 2 hours without any problem. I hope I will reach my goal no doubt if I continue my routine like this :)

That half an hour itself is kind of achievement for me!!! Really!! :P

Actually I have my mornings scheduled so I do everything at a certain time and I have enough time to do it - but that's just me and my OCD :)

I couldn't do it at night - the only thing I want to do when I go to bed is sleep!!

Hello everyone. I've not been on here for a while - got down to 153, just under 11 stone in the UK system. I'm 26 and I don't think I have ever been lighter as an adult. I am very pleased with how I've got on. I have let my focus go a bit, which is easy to do when people are complimentary and say that I am not overweight anymore. However I still have a large wobbly belly and flabby arms, and I still feel that I am bigger than most women my age. I am considering setting a new goal but it's hard to pick a figure - after all I have never been a slim adult! Any tips are welcome.

To lekshmiprasanth, I think you should be pleased with your 30 mins of jogging, it is definitely worthwhile. If you would like to increase the time, you could try slowing the pace or introducing a walking break halfway through - over time you can then increase the pace at which you run. But I think 30 mins is enough to improve your fitness, especially if you do it several times a week.

Well, at your height and weight, your BMI is only 23.3 which is perfectly respectable.

If you were 10 stone it would be 21.3 which would most definitely make you slim, if you don't think you are already. It's a nice round number.

What size are you, if you don't mind my asking - I'm in the UK too so you don't have to 'translate' :)

I did pretty awesome yesterday. Stayed on track with eating and ran 7 miles. TOM is passing thru so I was happy to workout when i didn't feel like it.

lekshimiprasanth - 30 minutes of jogging is awesome> and like southofriver stated, you can run longer by simply slowing your pace.

susan - If I fix my stuff at night it saves me a world of time but after I do it awhile I get lazy and say "I'll do it in the morning". I think I will make that my personal challenge this week ;)

@cakebatter & southofriver - I run every alternate days since I am a beginner.. I make it jogging walking combination for one hour. Okay will definitely try to slow down and increase my jogging time. :)

Good morning!

I've had a couple of days that were not so good. A bit of nibbling, too much salty stuff. Not bad and no where near as bad as I have been but ...
I'm still tracking.
Today will be day seven so tomorrow I'll do some assessing and see what's going on. Averages and so on.

I did pretty well yesterday. I workout for a bit....but I always something is better than nothing. However I really want to reach my goal soon....I am so close I can feel it.....

I hope everyone is have a great day!

Yesterday was good I jogged for 42 mins, stopped at a g/f's place had coffee then jogged home, another 15 mins... food was good too...

Today, so far so good :lol: it's only 9:35am... tonight the gym for chest and triceps...

Yesterday I also made a veggie soup, I love soup in the colder months, I usually make a large pot every week....

Good morning!

Fitday has changed a bit since I was last diligent about using it. I had to struggle to get the stats I wanted ;) However ... it seems I finally have a handle on the food thing. Over the last week I'm averaging 1369 calories per day. Two days too high and two days too low. I'll work on getting that evened out.

As per usual for me, I could increase the time and intensity of my exercise.

I have been very good girl this past week, just adhering to the calorie plan by FitDay and enough exercise :P I wish I could keep up my good work every coming week also.. :)

But couldn't increase the timing for jogging yet :( may be I need to work a little more on that part.

Yesterday I was good all around... I've been right on the ball the last couple of weeks or so, but still no weight loss :shrug: and :rolleyes:

Today I will jog between 6 and 7pm then go to the gym from 7 to 8pm, that's the plan anyway...

Have a doubt, Is it okay to jog while having menses?

Have a doubt, Is it okay to jog while having menses?Absolutely yes, it'll probably make you feel better...

Thank you Ilene :)

hey EVERYONE!
happy to report that i had my WI and am up .4 from last week. That is awesome cause TOM is visiting! I have been good today but I have even more motivation for tomorrow!

Good morning!

That is good Ashlan! You'll most certainly have a drop in a few days.

Nothing new here. Yesterday was just fine.

It's a good day, I was down ONE effin pound :rolleyes: but now the weekend is here :shrug: back on it'll probably go, but I'll try my darndest to not gain it back...

Oh, sorry, BTW, good morning to you all :lol:

It's a good day, I was down ONE effin pound :rolleyes: but now the weekend is here :shrug: back on it'll probably go, but I'll try my darndest to not gain it back...

LOL - welcome to my life! Although I am down 3 since I last posted but since that was a few weeks ago I probably shouldn't get over excited. Actually having said that it is quite exciting cos it takes me into a new stone bracket. In the UK we usually weigh in stones and pounds. there's 14 pounds to a stone so 9 stone is 126; 10 st = 140 and 11st is 154. 153.6 means I've squeaked back into the 10s. Now for the 140s.....

All's well here, just getting really narked off with my ISP who seem incapable of fixing my internet problem. I mean, I do live in England's second largest city - it's not like I'm in some sleepy Devonshire hamlet - well, not till I win the lottery anyway.

Have a good weekend everyone.

Good morning!

I did a slow wander through a mall yesterday. Despite my good intentions, I had to buy a couple of sweaters. It's getting cooler here and well ... I guess if they get to be too big, I can wear a blouse under them. And they were on sale.
I'm hoping for a nice long autumn or else I'm going to have another bag of perfectly good and sharp-looking clothing that never comes out from under the bed. Seeing as how I blew the summer ... :mad:

However ... I am on my way now and that feels better.

Good morning.

Even though we spent most of yesterday wandering around building centres, I did get on the elliptical last evening. I'm pretty excited about accomplishing my exercise ticker for a change. Maybe I should extend it a bit for September???

oh!! You must be feeling so good!! :)

I have been walking/jogging actively, though I didn't have an exercise ticker, I feel I am doing pretty well. ;) May be I should set up one for next month.

Hi Featherweights! I really have nothing to report but wanted to say hi to everyone and wish you a good week!

Just continuing to eat healthy and exercise for me.

Exercise ticker sounds like a great idea! Thanks for the suggestion lekshmisprasanth. SusanB congrats on accomplishing your exercise! Doughnut -- congrats on losing 3 lbs! Ilene -- congrats on losing 1 lb, every lb counts! CakeBatter --wow you are so close to goal, that must feel great!

I had a wonderful weekend, drove 400km yesterday and then 400km home today. Did a wine tour in the Okanogan.
I ate way too many carbs though, walked a bit but will be back to my 11,000 steps tomorrow.

Have a good week :)

Good Morning Ladies!

I am back down 167 FINALLY!!!!! I WI once more this evening for my BL WI> I hope to get my 50 pounds charm and WW this week! I am pretty proud of myself. I did well this past weekend!

Doughnut - Congratulations!

Susan - I hope you have a looooooong autumn so you can wear your clothes too!

Ilene, Jayjay, Ar4life, leks :wave:

Ashlan, we're proud of you too :D

Morning everyone!

Good Morning..

Congrats to Cakebatter!!

Today I am bit lazy, but hope I will have enough inspiration by the end of the day for the jogging walking session. :)

Wish you all a nice day!

Hey everyone, I've been MIA as I've been visiting family in Ohio since Wednesday - just got home yesterday. I ate horribly and didn't exercise at all but somehow I managed to not do much damage - not even a whole pound gained. I've also had a few people tell me that I look like I've lost weight, so that was cool. Yesterday and today were hectic so I plan to get back into the exercise routine tomorrow. I did eat well today!

Good Morning my friends!!

As I told I was lazy yesterday :( Also couldn't control my hungry at night. So I thought to increase the calorie just a bit for yesterday and had rice+pulse porridge for dinner. But for my surprise, my weight didn't change a trifle!!!

Hope everything goes well!!

Have a Nice Day!!

Thanks everybody! I did pretty well yesterday for eating and exercising, now if I can just get 6-8 hours of sleep! LOL yea but seriously...

Amy - WTG! Isn't it always amazing when you maintain even though you feel like you did terrible.

Leks - Today is another day to start anew! So get you a nice jog in girls!

Good morning!

A walk seems like a wonderful idea. Here's hoping the purolator guy comes soon and then I can walk before I have to go to work. Nice fall weather, ya know?

Yup, the walk was a wonderful idea!

I've almost maxed out my exercise ticker for September!!!! I'll admit that I set my expectations low but ... it still feels good. I'll add time on in accordance with how much is left of the month.

Is anyone else going to do one for October?

Yea, I am in. :)

Susan, an exercise ticker is a great idea! I am planning to add one on for October! It will certainly help keep me on track to lose the weight I need before heading to the beach on November 4th! YIKES!

Another motivator for me is this - I purchased two bikini's on-line and then I printed out the pictures of the models wearing those suits AND pictures of me in the same suits... so when I don't feel like working out, i just look at those pictures and think "I SOOO want to look like the model for vacation!" and that gives me just enough will power to do my workouts. I'm realistic - I know that without an airbrusher following me around I won't be able to look quite as good, but any where close would be awesome! The pictures are a great reminder of where I am and where I want to be.

Hi everyone!

You may not remember me. I posted a while back. Anyway, I finally feel like I belong here!

Exercise has not been good. Eating has been icky. I mean, it's not been junk food per se, but it's just too much. I've gotta get back on track so I can finally lose these last 10 lbs.!

MrsLovett

Hello stranger. I remember you. Welcome back.

AR4life -- that wine tour sounds fantastic! I've always wanted to do one of those.
CakeBatter -- congrats on the 50 lb loss! Excellent!
Leksmisprasanth -- keep at it! walking/jogging will really help
ShrinkingAmy -- love your motivation tool with the pictures. I would be afraid to take a picture of myself in a bikini LOL!
SusanB -- congrats on the exercise!
MrsLovett -- welcome back!

Hi to Doughnut, Ilene, everyone else!

I've been really bad about exercise this week after some job related stress, but I finally back on track. Plus after losing 7 lbs I feel so much better and look so much better it's made me a bit lazy. But I still have a spare tire around my waist and really want it gone, so need to keep going!

MrsLovett, welcome back ! Those last few pounds are soooo hard. I almost gave up and settled where I was until someone issued a 5 pound challenge. That spurred me on and I lost that 5 and a few more. I am so glad I didn't stop before making goal.

I don't do exercise tickers since my siggy is so dang long as it is....but in my siggy I include my monthly minutes.....sooo if that is okay hten I am in as well.

Been doing good on everything and I WI tomorrow!

Welcome back mrs lovett!

To everyone else :wave:

I think that jayjay has hit upon THE progress problem for featherweights in saying this ...

Plus after losing 7 lbs I feel so much better and look so much better it's made me a bit lazy

Don't you agree?

Ashlan ... you count any old way you'd like. As long as we are all reminded that we must move!

Hello everyone. I am new to your thread. I just joined the forum 2 days ago and I am greatful to be here.

Today I finally took my first yoga class in almost 3 years. It really helped with my back pain/headache. Makes me wonder why I stopped going in the first place.

My problem for the day is that I am hungry all day, no matter what I eat. It is just one of those days!!! Even though I have been hugry all day I have eaten pretty well.

Time to go convince my 2 year old he cannot eat paperclips nor put a candle lighter in his ear and talk to it like it is a phone...lol

Jennifer

Hi Jennifer, welcome to the Featherweights :) I'm new here too.

I did my brisk walk around the part tonight with 2 out of the 3 dogs. I think I'm getting tennis elbow from throwing the ball for the border collie cross though :(

Hello everyone!!

Welcome to all the newbies!!

I did pretty well with the food yesterday, but only a 30 minutes jogging walking combination. But I am satisfied for today. I wished to increase the time 5 minutes each day so that I dont feel too much. Hope it works.

Have a Good Day ahead!

welcome Jennifer.

Thanks Susan

I WI today and I hope to get my 50lbs....*finger crossed* then I can change my ticker to my new 10 lb goal!!!

All The Best CakeBatter!! ;)

Thank you everyone for the welcome back! I remember you girls too! Nice to see you! I've kinda been lurking for a little while, not sure if I should post, or what I should say. I'm sorta shy :)

MrsLovett

Morning everyone!

It's 2 week assessment time.
I have averaged just over 1300 cals.
I have had two days with no intentional exercise. Rest days doncha know ;)
And .... I've lost 5.8 pounds.
Before we get too excited about that (been there done that) I know it's just beginners fluff loss. While a loss of almost 3 pounds per week would be dream-like ... I know it's not going to happen. But it sure is an encouraging start!

Hellooooo! Is anybody here?

I'm on a roll and it feels good!

Great job SUSAN!!! I'm HERE! I WI last night! I lost 2 LBS!!!! But it sort of sucked being point 6 away from 50lbs, I was hoping to hit it. Well there is next week right!?

I'm here Susan! Not quite on a roll as you are, but I'm here! Been a nuts-o week! Hopefully the weekend will be more calm and I can get some good workouts in!

Im here too. It has been a busy day.

I thought about forgoing exercise today but I thought about you guys... I took my son for a bike ride for about 30 minutes and then walked the dogs for about 15. Better than nothing.

I dont know whats up with me the last three days. I am hungry all the time...one of those phases.

This weekend I plan to do cardio tomorrow and hit the gym on Sunday.

Jennifer

It wasn't a good week for me.. I didn't lose any weight!! but neither did I put on too!! I have achieved my weekly exercise goal though. May be I will increase food a little bit this week. I was almost not eating past week. I have some muscle pains today, so thought of taking rest just today, or will see in the afternoon.

Have a Nice Weekend!!

Good morning!

Ya know ... the nice thing about what we do is that we can look back on a day (even a bad one) and make improvements.

This weekend I'm sitting at a table learning about palliative care. It won't be hard for you guys to get more exercise than me ;)

hey LADIEEEESSSS! So proud.....I cooked on a FRIDAY night and guess what....I am gonna cook tonight as well. We didn't even have Subway... Off to the gym after work. Have a good weekend everybody

@Susan - Yea thats right, we look back even if the days were something we want to erase from our past.. and try to correct the mistakes..

I was walking for 3 hours today, in malls and supermarkets ;) But I I can count that too.. I am tired now :)

Hey Cakebatter its really nice to know that you cook more often now :) Keep it Up..

Hello to All others!!

Hi everyone. Today was not as tiring as yesterday. I quite enjoyed my learning.

Cooking is the only way to be absolutely certain what you're putting into your body. Yes ... I had shrimp and chips ;) Not bad cals today IF I get on the elliptical now.

Normally I cook ... really I do.

A pound down this week, might be the stress of going back to school and all the new students.
I've kept up the walking and am eating well.

Hi to everyone :)

I'm quite proud of myself... I just ate a huge, but not completely terrible for you meal and came home and still did my workout, even if it was 10pm!

go AMY! I love those accomplishments

Susan - did you get on the elliptical???

Okay ladies I hit my 50 lb goal today. However I won't be changing my ticker until thursday. I am so excited.

Congrats to cakebatter that is great!

I bought the Jilliam Michaels 30 day shread and did it as a workout. It was not near as hard as I thought...yeah.

Any finally all the junk food from my sons birthday is gone so there is no more temptations there.

Yes, I did. Only ten minutes and then I couldn't stand the dust any longer and got off to do some cleaning up. Did I tell you all that DH is renovating the kitchen? The dust is horrible!

Ashlan should be excited. That's wonderful!
Good work Amy.
AR .. good work on staying with the program even when life changes.
AZ ... the work out was easier than you think because you are fitter than you think.

Be good today!

Congrats Cakebatter!

Good morning!

Same old, same old weekend trouble. This week'll be better right?

Weighing in today for the Sexier by Thanksgiving Challenge - I'm down 1.2lbs since last week! :carrot: But I'm still about a pound behind goal :o. I only worked out 4 times this week, so I'm going to up my game to 6 days and see if that helps me catch up! My eating hasn't been bad but I'm sure it could be better. 38 days till Grand Cayman! I can do it!

Oh my word! I just TRIED to do Jillian Michaels Burn Fat Boost Metabolism workout and I only could get 1/2 way through... I thought I was going to die 10 minutes in! Oye veh! I'm going to have to work my way up to that workout!

Hello girls :wave: .... Long time no see/write :lol: ...



Amy -- Jillian's workout is a tough one, that's for sure...

Susan -- YES this week will definitely be better :yes:

Ashlan -- 50lbs goal :bravo:

AR4life -- Congrats on keeping up with the exercise and good food choices, it's a tough thing to do when you're stressed...

I had a wonderful weekend spent with 10 of my bestest girlfriends bonding and laughing it was awesome... I didn't gain any weight so I was happy with that...

Today was a good food and exercise day... On with tomorrow... Nite girls :yawn:

Amy, just keep with it it gets easier. I am pretty strong muscle wise and I am only on level 1.

Today is my first day in a week that I have not done so well. Actually I did OK all day and then ate some (not a huge amount) of candy corn...darn holliday junk. I took the day off exercising because I sore and tired and just felt I needed it off. I am just really tired.

I hope everyone else is doing great :)

Jennifer

@Ilene - yes long time. Happy to hear from you again. :)

I had really bad body pain yesterday. :( Every inch in my body aches!! But I somehow couldn't drop the aerobics schedule, but skipped all those ab exercises. But I wonder whats the problem, after all these workouts I don't even lose a pound!! When I started last month with jogging I lost 4 pounds so fast that I couldn't believe it happening. But now it seems its stuck. I don't know why!! Now its rainy season, so I changed to aerobics instead of running outside. Is it alright or should I keep walking/running?

Good morning!

On the topic of varying cardio ... I think it was Mel who spoke to me about intensity. I had been walking outside and switched to dancing around indoors. I thought it was about the same. I got a heart rate monitor and found some variables that were very interesting. Dancing did not increase my heart rate by much nor did biking. I can't seem to 'get' that perceived exertion thing.

And body pain? Oh yes you need rest days! Have you tried splitting your exercises into body parts? If your abs are tired, do some arms and shoulders today ... or rest ;)

And if the body pain is pervasive or not a consequence of exercise, it's worth speaking to your doctor about.

Yesterday was good. I got right back on plan. Yup, it'll be a good week.

Hey, Thanks Susan :)

I am sure my body pain is part of exercise, nothing to worry about it. :P Yea I think I will give rest to my abs for now, and will concentrate more on arms and lower body instead.I don't really feel good about my static weight!! :D

Oh! I really wonder how can I continue with running in this wet climate? But it seems there is no other alternative to the jogging walking.

I am trying to be a good girl today!

I caught a break yesterday. Had to walk somewhere and was blessed by the one bright sunny moment of the entire day :) It was windy but nice. I don't get that lucky everyday.

yea true. We never know when will get a little sunshine ;)

I will be walking today!! :) It seems there wont be rain at least for the next 30 minutes or so!

Just finished the OnDemand Quick Version of Jillian Michaels' No More Trouble Zones. It's a tough workout, but at least I can get through the whole thing with only minor and occasional cheating! Food today wasn't terrible - not great, but not terrible. I signed up for the October Exercise and Weight Loss Challenges to help keep me on track!

Went curling tonight and got in a good walk with the dogs after :)

Morning!

Tomorrow will be three full weeks for me and I'm going to check all those assessments on fitday again. I think my calorie range has been good and I'm pretty proud of my cardio minutes.

Good Morning!

Yesterday was good, and I felt good after my walking outside. And surprisingly I slept sound :)

I have had sleeping problems for the last couple of days, I do wonder now, if it was because I was not moving around enough!!!

Good Day for you all!!

Its sunny today and I am so happy. :)

G'mornin' Feathers :wave:

Yesterday was a good day for me I ran/jogged/walked on the dreadmill for 55 minutes... And food was spot on...

Today I am aiming for the the same... I would really like to go jogging outside today and the gym tonight...

lekshmiprasanth --- I definitely sleep better when I workout :yes:

Closing this thread see you in October thread :wave:

Closing this thread see you in the October thread :wave: I've merged the posts that were posted on October 1st to the New thread...