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KayNicole

11-29-2010, 05:56 PM

OK all you sexy 20somethings out there.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h219/Kayangelz/vixen.jpg
:whoo: Who is ready to work your butts off for an amazing sexy Valentines day!?

We have 77 days until Valentines Day!

Use this thread however you need to keep your motivation going. Keep a daily food log, exercise log, weigh in, calorie counting... whatever. Anything goes. I would also encourage you to share your Valentines plans from the hair to the dessert! ;)

As for me... I am going to do the 30DS (all 3 levels) at least 5 days a week from now until Valentines. I think I will keep a daily weigh in so I am sure to check in every day.

My goal: to be about the size I was when I met my husband! I think I was about a size 10 and probably about 165 lbs. Right now I am a size 14 at 179 lbs. I WILL DO THIS!

Anybody with me?

KatVee

11-29-2010, 06:13 PM

Hi Kay! Love that name by the way. It's been my nickname since I was born. I'm going to join you here. For some reason, when I first started in October, I thought I would be at my goal by Valentine's Day. Wishful thinking on my part. haha. I think my goal for then is 115. Hopefully this thread will keep me motivated when school gets the better of me.

As for exercise, I'm going to stick to my four spin classes a week plus three weights classes, and some extra classes here and there.

KayNicole

11-29-2010, 06:20 PM

Wohooo KatVee! Thanks for joining me. Don't feel discouraged if you aren't going to make your original goal. The smaller you are the harder it is to lose. You have made amazing progress so far!

I should mention that I run too. The 30 DS will be a new thing specifically for this challenge.

JLNichols07

11-29-2010, 06:51 PM

I'm so in! My goal is to workout 5x a week, drink my 8 glasses of water a day and my GW is going to be 155. That would be 14 lbs by Valentine's Day which I think is very doable! I'll keep up w/ my weight on here!

KayNicole

11-29-2010, 07:08 PM

Welcome Nichols! So far we all have very similar goals. 12-15 lbs is very doable if we stick to it. :dancer:

just keep swimming

11-29-2010, 08:40 PM

I'm in! Shooting for 1 lb/week, so... 11 lbs! That would put me at 149, which is where I was 2 years ago. :dizzy: I'd like to get past that number this time! :D

KayNicole

11-29-2010, 08:59 PM

Welcome JKswimming! I am also hoping to pass a weight I was at 2 years ago. Actually 2 years ago I had lost 30 lbs and was down to 170 before I started gaining again. So this time I hope to pass that and be at my lowest weight in 10 years.

KawaiiCandie

11-29-2010, 09:06 PM

MiZTaCCen

11-29-2010, 09:11 PM

Valentines day goal:
8 plus glasses of water a day, 3 plus workout in a week and completely changing over my diet since I am finally on my own now as of the first of Dec! So with that I hope to lose a pound a week in total of 10 (starting next week) which will bring me down to 155 (which was where I was at the first time I had gained a bunch of weight back in college and lost it.)

MiZTaCCen

11-29-2010, 09:12 PM

i'm totally down for a v-day challenge, but i think i will wait a bit before hopping on this thread because it's rather depressing to be thinking about valentine's day when it's not even christmas yet... also, i was just recently dumped so it's not like i'm planning a fantastic evening out with my man :/

aaah, sorry to be depressing...

ideally though, i'd like to be at 160 by Valentines Day. that would be sweet :)

:hug: men are poop, I keep being told a zillion of other guys are out there waiting to treat you like a princess, unfortunately I think most of them are taken these day... But don't worry mr. right now is out there some where and he'll come around when you are ready. :dizzy:

KatVee

11-29-2010, 09:46 PM

Kay: I'm always impressed with runners. I can't run to save my life. I was actually planning on getting Jillian Michael's 6 week Six-Pack to work on for Valentine's Day to add on to everything else. It comes out tomorrow.

Kawaii: I have no man for Valentine's Day. We can be each other's date! haha.

I just got done with my weights and spinning classes. Done for today. Now it's dinner time. :carrot:

KawaiiCandie

11-29-2010, 10:05 PM

MiZTaCCen, i hear ya! yeah, i know there are plenty of fish in the sea... it just sucked big time cuz i wasn't even actually dumped, more like "forgotten" by my workaholic bf and his phone died and he cant be bothered to get in touch with me any other way. well **** him. i'm just so sad though cuz i really liked him and he did treat me like a princess :( (when he wasn't so busy....) ANYWAYS.... yeah. :/

Katvee, if you fly to Japan and meet me i will happily take you to a fancy restaurant and buy you chocolate! lol.

that said though, Valentine's Day in Japan is weird... it's not a "lovers' holiday", it's a day where girls buy/make chocolate for the boys they like, and guys pretty much do nothing. it's not romantic at all...

NiteOwlMommy

11-29-2010, 10:15 PM

I'll jump in on this! V-day is actually my birthday....so my hubby has to give me double gifts! LOL more than likely we will go to dinner or something.

CW: 186
GW: Don't know....

Plan: Zumba 6xweek, Crunch yoga pilates DVD 3xweek, and a daily 1.5 mile walk with me kiddo. As for food I'm going to start calorie counting!

Blcarter84

11-29-2010, 10:28 PM

CW-191 (as of today YAY)
GW for V-day would be 168...which is where I was before I got pregnant with my second son.

IDK if I'll ever actually make my ultimate goal of 150 because I was VERY comfortable at 168...hmm we shall see!!

KatVee

11-29-2010, 10:47 PM

Kawaii: I would totally do it if V-day wasn't in the middle of school. Stupid Cupid couldn't put his holiday in the summer. lol. Japanese Valentine's seems unfair. Who made those rules?

KawaiiCandie

11-29-2010, 11:21 PM

KatVee: well, to be fair, the nice japanese chocolate companies invented a "made up" holiday so that chicks could get theirs too.. it's on March 14 and it's called White Day. but you will only get a present from a boy at that time if you gave him something on v-day. actually, the day that comes the closest here to what we know as valentine's day is christmas eve. since most people are not christians here, dec.24 has kinda become "couples' day". :p

rainbowstripe

11-29-2010, 11:24 PM

I'm always up for a new challenge, so I'll think of where I'd like to be..hrm...
I'd like to be at 62kg, which is 136.6 pounds. That's just less than 20 pounds. Eep. Quite a big goal! But it's 11 weeks away, so it is do-able..we'll see!

I've never actually done anything for Valentine's day (even though I've been with my boyfriend the last 2.5 years...but maybe we will next year. Who knows!!

So my starting weight and goal etc:

SW (30 November 2010): 70.2kg / 154.7 pounds.
GW (14 February 2011): 62kg / 136.6 pounds.

Atarimae

11-29-2010, 11:56 PM

I'm in! Today's weight is 162, so hmm. I'd like to "no longer be overweight by then" so my GW is anything under 145. 17 pounds? I think it's doable!

P90x's weight training and cardio/kenpo vids are my exercise routines, as well as Slim in 6's ramp it up when my friend TOM comes to visit.

Let's do this, ladies!

Pint Sized Terror

11-29-2010, 11:59 PM

I'll join.

CW: 151lbs
Valentine's Day weight: 135lbs. (or less, of course! ;))

stargzr

11-30-2010, 10:00 AM

I'm in! I'd like to set workout and eating habit goals and see where my weight takes me.. hope that's cool. =)

So I will:
run 5x a week for at LEAST 20 minutes.
eat more veggies, no more soda or fast food.

EDIT to add: I realized I should note my current weight for tracking purposes. Today was 168.5.

citygirl3

11-30-2010, 11:44 AM

I'd like to join!

5'7''

SW: 149.5
GW: 137

Workout plan: 30DS every day, Bosu class 2xweek, and cardio 2 x week

shasha12

11-30-2010, 12:15 PM

Hi all :) I’m in! 147.6 this morning. I want to be at goal already! I’ll be back with the plan later, but to lose the rest of my weight, I’ll have to lose 1.6lbs a week till Valentine’s.

This thread, along with day-to-day planning, will keep me on track.

KayNicole

11-30-2010, 12:20 PM

Kawaii- I totally understand. Feel free to follow along of course until you are ready to set a goal and join in. I am sure we will pick up some followers in January too. I just really wanted a long term challenge. I want to prove to myself that I can do it. I love hearing about how other places celebrate different things, thanks for sharing!

KatVee- I still can't believe I can run! I was just like you saying I could never run. I always wanted to but I would get shin splints and bone spurs like crazy. I went to the dr and picked up some custom inserts and my pains went away so I decided to try running again. I did the Couch to 5K plan and completed my first 5k last month!

Stargzr- open ended goals are welcome too! :)

For those of you with no dates... You can still join us!! By then you may have a date and if not who is holding you back from hitting the town and showing off your new sexy self. :)

As for me I had a kind of weak start yesterday. It was a rest day for running and I didn't do the 30DS (got distracted with packing to move) so I have extra work in store for me today! :D
Weight: 179

KayNicole

11-30-2010, 09:07 PM

Feeling good about today. Completed my first day of 30DS. It has been awhile since I last did it and I forgot I have a weird Achilles thing going on during the static lunges. I modified it to a squat w/arm movements. I also added in some extra walks today.
Well I am not feeling sexy at the moment. I noticed a hair in my sports bra and when I pulled it out it was a long gray hair. :( Oh well, only more motivation to get my butt in gear. And yes I will be dying my hair for the first time soon. LOL

hotmamacitax2

12-01-2010, 06:31 AM

LOVE this!! My hubby's bday is also in Feb so this is perfect for me! I just had my 3rd baby (she's 5 weeks old) and the pregnancy weight is gone but I'd like to lose 15-20 more. I carry my weight in my trunk (breasts and tummy) and I really would like to have a 28 inch waist. My waist to hip ratio now puts me at risk for heart disease even though I'm not overweight. And yeah, I wanna look extra sexy for my man and for next summer!!

I'm thrilled to be starting WW tomorrow! I have to have guidance or I go crazy and eat way too much. WW keeps me on track and forces me to make good choices.

Can't wait to get to know you all more!

ETA: I'm also going to start the 30DS as soon as I get the okay from my Midwife at my 6 week checkup. I'll be starting with level 1 (since I haven't done anything but light exercise in a looong time). I probably will only be doing 30DS for now. With 3 kids I'm lucky to get 20 minutes in!! :D

KawaiiCandie

12-01-2010, 07:55 AM

thanks KayNicole! i'll probably lurk in here from time to time anyways, eheh...

citygirl3

12-01-2010, 10:54 AM

Weigh in today: 148 (down from 149.5)

Back to where I was right before Thanksgiving! :D

KayNicole

12-01-2010, 10:56 AM

Welcome hotmamacita!

Great job citygirl!

KayNicole

12-01-2010, 12:51 PM

Well my abs are hurting today after last nights 30DS. :)

Question: Are any of you ladies telling your husbands about your vixen challenge? I am thinking about leaving it a surprise. We almost never see each other since we work opposite schedules so I bet he wouldn't notice a whole lot until I throw on a dress or something sexy. My husband is one of those real observant men. ;)

stellarosa27

12-01-2010, 05:44 PM

I want to join!

As soon as this cold goes away, I'll weigh myself. I know I'm retaining water from the cold and PMS, but the scale still scares me.

I want to be the lower 160's by Valentines Day. I have no Valentine (and I pretty much hate the holiday) but I am going to Hawaii for work :)

LindsB

12-01-2010, 05:46 PM

I'm so in on this one! My goal is to be at 139...that means I will only have 4lbs left until goal which I am aiming to be at by the last week in March! Woot!

KayNicole

12-01-2010, 06:02 PM

Jennie- A trip to Hawaii is a darn good reason to join us in this challenge. :)

LindsB- How fun to think you will be so close to goal when this is over. I will still have a good 15 lbs to go but I love it when people are so close to goal. I get to live through their excitement for a microminute. ;)

mybigwish

12-01-2010, 06:36 PM

I'm totally in! I haven't weighed myself VERY recently but I think I'm around 153! I'd like to be under 140 by V-day. That's around 14 pounds. 77 days... or 11 weeks... a little over a pound a week! I can do it!!!

shasha12

12-01-2010, 07:16 PM

weighed in at 147.4 this morning! headed in the right direction :) this is the best idea; my anniversary is also in Feb! would love to look and feel smokin!

kaynicole, love that ab burn! i’ve heard good stuff about 30ds, keep us posted. what a great idea to leave it as a surprise. however, my honey is very handsy (haha), and therefore very aware of my progress. i don’t think i could keep it a secret. BUT, it will be fun to maybe celebrate being a valentine vixen with a sexy dress or negligee!

KayNicole

12-01-2010, 07:31 PM

Welcome bigwish!

shasha- My husband isn't handsy anymore at all since we literally only get to see each other for a 30 minute lunch every day. :( So I have a good chance of hiding it. In fact if I keep wearing my current clothes/ baggie clothes he really wont notice a difference. :)

Krizstyling

12-01-2010, 07:43 PM

While I won't be checking in every week until AFTER Christmas, I gotta stay focused on one challenge at a time haha...for now I'm going to say my tentative goal!

CW: 183
GW by Feb 14th (Vday!): 161

That would be 2lbs a week loss giving me 22pounds off my frame. It is totally doable and I'm sure somedays I'll lose 1 pound and some weeks I'll lose 3, so I think it is workable!

Good luck to all you pretty ladies!

KayNicole

12-01-2010, 07:52 PM

Welcome Kriz!

Krizstyling

12-01-2010, 07:56 PM

Why thank you Kay =)

Ivonnely

12-01-2010, 08:29 PM

I want to join as well ;)
I m currently 166lb and hoping to be 145 or at the very most, 150lb. I think 2-2.5lb loss per week should be doable ><..hopefully!

KayNicole

12-01-2010, 08:34 PM

Welcome Ivonnely. Love the avatar, great picture.

LindsB

12-01-2010, 09:19 PM

Kay- IT will be awesome to be so close to goal, but it is getting there that is a huge battle. I have gotten down to the weight I am at a few times in the last couple of years, but never lower for the past 3 years so I have a feeling it might be a big battle! I'm so glad I'll have you girls to help keep me going!

hotmamacitax2

12-01-2010, 10:37 PM

I was planning on keeping it a secret from my hubby but mine IS observant and he also gets competitive about getting in shape. I figured it'd be better to tell him I'm doing this and that it's to look good for him (and for me of course). He wants to start getting into shape anyway so I'm hoping he'll help keep me motivated. He wants to start P90X together in January. Y I K E S!

I'm curious, what do you all do when you have a crazy craving for something that would put you totally OVER calories for the day/week/month (lol)?? I used to be a compulsive overeater and I fear I could slip back into it at any time... I need tools to help me overcome the urge to eat something just because it's there and it's yummy.

KayNicole

12-02-2010, 12:37 AM

hotmama- I used to tell myself if I had a craving I had to drink a full glass of water. That would help me remember that I only wanted to put things in the body that were good for me. If that didn't work I might cave for a tiny piece. For example if I have dark chocolate I will break off a 1x1 cm piece and that is all I get. I keep things like carrots, sugar free popsicles and apples around for my munchy or sweets cravings. Then I do something to distract me from the fact that I didn't get what I wanted. Keeping my mind busy is important for me. I eat out of boredom.

mateosmama2005

12-02-2010, 08:32 AM

Well i'd love to join! I never get to a mini goal...i started the xmas thread and don't think i'll even make it :( But I want to try anyways.

sw:204
CW:204
GW:192

Krizstyling

12-02-2010, 09:06 AM

Well i'd love to join! I never get to a mini goal...i started the xmas thread and don't think i'll even make it :( But I want to try anyways.

sw:204
CW:204
GW:192

Look at your quote! Instead of giving yourself reasons why you can't, give yourself reasons why you CAN! That is a totally attainable goal! You CAN AND WILL do it. Half of the battle is believing in yourself!

stargzr

12-02-2010, 09:53 AM

I can't really keep it a secret that I'm losing, but the purpose behind the motivation will be a secret. I'd like to surprise him on Valentine's with something cute to wear!
I've decided that I hit the do-or-die point this morning and will not give up this time or even slip. Like rockin'robin always says... I will plan, plan, plan! =)

X Lexi X

12-02-2010, 10:22 AM

I'd like to be 11st something by valentine's day

shasha12

12-02-2010, 11:46 AM

stargzr, i feel ya!! it’s do or die for me as well. we can DO together :hug:

kay, i LOVE your idea about drinking water when craving. BRILLIANT and yet soo simple. implementing that immediately.

Pint Sized Terror

12-02-2010, 11:58 AM

I totally blew the past couple of days. :mad: I'll weigh in tomorrow to see what the damage is.

KayNicole

12-02-2010, 01:12 PM

Thanks, Shasta. Glad you like it, I hope it works for you!

Pint- I hear ya, I didn't do so great yesterday either.

I ended up working late and had friends over for dinner so I missed my workout. But that just means I have to come back strong... I will be doing the 30DS every day through Sunday. :D My abs still hurt from Tuesday.
Still weighing in at 179 so far.

Another part of my plan is more home cooked meals. I love to cook but ever since my husband has been working nights I have had a hard time bringing myself to cook much at all. I have been doing a lot of subway veggie subs. :) Anyway, can't wait to try this recipe from skinnytaste. http://www.skinnytaste.com/2010/11/chicken-divan-lightened-up.html

citygirl3

12-02-2010, 02:03 PM

Hi all! I had one of those mornings when I woke up and just *felt* smaller...hopped on the scale and it was the same as yesterday. I HATE when that happens! But, I guess staying the same is better than going up. Trying to maintain the glass is half-full mentality :)

Hope everyone is having a great day!

brianalee123

12-02-2010, 11:05 PM

Hey girls, can i join in? I want to loose 30 pounds by then...I know its EXTREME, but I need to aim big. If i don't make it to that, i'll be okay. but why not aim for the stars? So...
SW: 245
GW: 215
I Will get there or get very close! Its finally time for me to do this, i can feel it! Good luck to all of you guys too!

Pint Sized Terror

12-02-2010, 11:08 PM

I forgot to weigh this morning. >.<

Today wasn't terrible. It wasn't great either. I was at 1435 calories, but then had some popcorn (didn't keep track of how much, either) so I'm probably closer to 1500-1600.

KayNicole

12-02-2010, 11:12 PM

Welcome Bri! Aim big and work hard... you can do it!

I went a little over in calories today but worked extra hard on the 30DS.

brianalee123

12-02-2010, 11:13 PM

Thanks Kay :) and pint size...i applaud you for counting calories...it is something I never have been able to do! Maybe once i get further in my journey i'll be able to attempt...:)

NiteOwlMommy

12-03-2010, 01:29 AM

hello ladies I haven't been doing well this week I only worked out on monday :( this cold has been keeping me down I've been soo drained. I'll try to get in 20 min of zumba today

justaloozer

12-03-2010, 09:52 AM

I'm in!

I weighed in at 293.6 this morning and I want to be 268 by Vday! I have to lose appx 2lbs a week to get there and I know I can do it! By Vday it will be my lowest in 5yrs!

stargzr

12-03-2010, 09:54 AM

shasha - Yes, let's DO together! lol

The scale is FINALLY going down!! 167 today. :o

KayNicole

12-03-2010, 10:10 AM

Hang in there niteowl. Feel better soon!

Just- Welcome!

The scales hasn't budged yet this week for me. Still 179 but I did my 30DS last night and I am on track.

shasha12

12-03-2010, 11:52 AM

niteowl, careful with that cold, don’t want to make it worse! maybe take this time to focus on drinking lots of water?

stargzr, YES! glad the scale is headed the right way! I saw a tiny drop today too, aaaand i’m soo sore from yesterday’s workout. yay us :)

just, welcome!

kay, good job staying on track despite the scale sticking. it’ll come off eventually!

Pint Sized Terror

12-03-2010, 12:51 PM

I weighed 152.6 on the scales this morning. :( Oh well, just gotta keep pluggin' away!

KayNicole

12-03-2010, 12:55 PM

Thanks Shasta.

pint- hopefully it is just water gain.

Today I am focusing on my water consumption. I did pretty bad yesterday and didn't even realize it until shortly before bed and I wasn't about to chug a bunch of water so I could wake up a ton of times throughout the night to pee. lol So I have some making up to do.

just keep swimming

12-04-2010, 11:10 AM

I've been really slacking with water the last 2 days, too, Kay. I gotta step it up today.

158.6 this morning! Very excited to be into a new "decade."

JLNichols07

12-04-2010, 11:18 AM

GW: 155
CW: 168.6

---I really truely have no CLUE what is going on w/ my weight. I have been struggling with the 168-169 range for the past 10 days now. I guess today I'm going to try to UP my exercise since I have came to some sort of plateau/stand still. Wish me luck.

KayNicole

12-04-2010, 12:01 PM

Congrats just keep swimming!

JLNichols07- Good luck, try mixing up your usual food and workouts.

shasha12

12-04-2010, 12:20 PM

jlnichols, i hovered around 153 for a month awhile back, and it was awful! you honestly just have to ride it out. reassess what you’re doing in your routine now and see if there’s slack anywhere. I had to admit to myself that I was cheating more than I should have been, which was no doubt keeping me stalled. but if you’re doing everything right, the weight will move. sometimes having a day off plan sorta ‘resets’ the body into weight loss mode. sorry hun, i know how frustrating this is for ya :hug:

sooo i ate a small piece of chocolate last night (that, funnily enough, my trainer gave to me), only 80 calories worth, and about 1 hr later, my mid section had puffed up a good 2-3 inches! gut AND love handles! it was amazing and horrifying at once... lesson learned.

i’m pretty dang sore today. hoping that the sore-ness will go away in the next few days and i’ll see a drop on the scale :carrot: fingers crossed!

Fit4Lyfe

12-04-2010, 05:18 PM

I am hovering in the 238-239 range and it sucks, I really wanted to see 237 for my official weigh-in tomorrow, which would be a 2-lb. loss for the week, I never lose 2 lbs. in a week...I am a slow loser. Oh well, one pound lost is better than any pounds gained!

JLNichols07

12-04-2010, 07:03 PM

Thanks ladies! I am pretty excited though because I got on the scale mid-afternoon which I hardly do and it was 167..I don't ever see low numbers during the afternoon and it was right after a workout (so that probably had something to do with it!) **fingers crossed** that i'll see it in the morning!

LindsB

12-04-2010, 08:13 PM

JL- that's awesome!

I still haven't seen 147 since last week...I've been playing around in the low 148.'s. It's annoying, but I've only been to the gym 3 times this week due to an off after work schedule. I am hoping to get another workout in tomorrow so I'll atleast have 4 in for the week.

We have our family Christmas pictures tomorrow. Me, Hubby, Dog 1 and dog 2. Hope they turn out cute!

justaloozer

12-05-2010, 08:27 AM

Thanks for the welcome! :hug:

I am down to 291 today :carrot: This week I will see a new decade and say goodbye to the 290s for the THIRD and LAST time!

LindsB

12-05-2010, 09:19 AM

147.6 this morning! Fingers crossed that I can force it to stick around!

JLNichols07

12-05-2010, 09:46 AM

Linds -- awesome that you seen 147!

Sadly, I woke up this morning and the scale read 168.2 -- Although I have gone down in ounces ...I still am a bit confused on why my scale told me 167.8 halfway through the day and then went back up at 168.2 -- I stayed w/in my calorie range and even exercised one more time before bed..hmm confusing

platformnine

12-05-2010, 10:45 AM

Jumping in on this one!!

SW: 180
CW: 180
GW: 169 or lower

shasha12

12-05-2010, 12:07 PM

justaloozer, yes ma’am! you get outta those 290s and stay outta them! love it... :dust:

linds, have fun taking pictures! well done on hitting 147 :D

JL, don’t try to analyze too hard. I know it sucks, believe me I was there too, but without knowing what your day-to-day is like, i can tell u that there are a million reasons the scale doesn’t move... water weight from that second workout being one of them! hang in there!

justaloozer

12-05-2010, 01:25 PM

Thanks shasha :hug:

JL I agree with shasha! I'm betting the water weight from the second exercise is all that it is! I bet you will see your drop soon! Stay focused!

jess jp

12-05-2010, 01:42 PM

i want to join!
christmas goal weight was originally 171 and i am 173.6 today...so, i lowered my goal to 169. shouldn't have an issue getting there.
valentines goal weight is going to be 159 then. i need to work hard, work out and drink more water.

austinswife

12-05-2010, 01:48 PM

I'm def in I think my goal will be a loose size 18. Which I think it doable. I'm a size 20 now and I'm actually starting my diet today so this is perfect! Great idea I'm so excited! My first challenge!:D

diornotwar

12-05-2010, 03:53 PM

i wanna join too! i want to try to get back down to my ticker weight..i'm about a pound up from that right now. i wanna get there, and STAY there! for more than a few days!

2beautiful2Bfat

12-05-2010, 04:43 PM

I am also joining, hmm thought I did already...Anyways
SW 233
GW 213

fillupthesky

12-06-2010, 05:57 AM

i'd love to get in on this too-
so my start weight would be 237 (this week) and i think i can lose 15lbs by valentine's day. unfortunately, my and the bf are on the fritz lately (break, sorta?) so on v-day, i want to look good for me. if things work out with me and the man, so be it.

in addition to the weightloss, i want to make sure to get in 10,000step/day 5 days a week, start 30DS once my tattoo has healed, and stick to that 3 days/week. whatever else i can handle, i'll add on :)

let's enjoy the ride!

EDIT: i think i'll push for more...i think i can probably lose 18lbs. i always find that consistent exercise make me slimmer faster...hmmm what a concept right? :)
i'm not always consistent with it, so hopefully will give me a push to so. so goal is now 18lbs. GW 219lbs

justaloozer

12-06-2010, 10:08 AM

:carrot: down to 290.8 today, which is a total of 7lbs lost in 10 days! Water weight I know but Ill take what I can get!

angeluv

12-06-2010, 10:28 AM

i'd love to join too..i was already thinking about my valentine's day goal anyway.

CW: 146.8
GW: 130

I usually weigh in on thursdays.

So that's about 17lbs for valentine's day. I know thats a lofty goal but i'm really going to try. I have 10 weeks..so thats about 1.7 lbs a week. I know if i work hard I can do it!

KayNicole

12-06-2010, 04:33 PM

Takemeback

12-06-2010, 04:45 PM

I'm in!!! Keep me motivated lol. I would like to drop 10 by then.

Zumba daily along with walking and eating right this should work.

fillupthesky

12-06-2010, 04:59 PM

Welcome newcomers!

fillupthesky- new tattoo?? what of? Any pics? I am doing the 30DS too so if you need anyone to commiserate with I am here! :D

Just- Congrats on your progress so far!! You are off to a great start.

thank you! :)
my tattoo is pretty fresh, less than a week old. its a sicilian symbol called la trinacria- its where my family is from, and i've wanted it for sooooo long, so i finally bit the bullet! i have some pics on my phone. i'm new to the smartphone thing, so i'll have to figure out how to get it on here...i'm assuming emailing it to myself?
i would love to commiserate- unfortunately, it probably won't be working out for a couple of weeks. i was advised not to have clothing rub vigorously against the tat. so for now, i have to make sure to get my 10,000 steps in. which level are you up to in 30DS?

Takemeback

12-06-2010, 05:08 PM

Help please I am new to this site and I'm really excited for this challege but... how do I add the cool tracker and stuff. Please help

fillupthesky

12-06-2010, 05:36 PM

i believe you need to have certain number of posts :)

KayNicole

12-06-2010, 06:11 PM

Welcome Takemeback. I don't remember what the post requirement is but I seem to remember it going by pretty quickly. Post away until your heart is content... or you can add your tracker. lol

fillupthesky- Pretty cool, I don't think I have ever seen that symbol before. Where did you get it (where on the body)? I hope it heals quickly! I am on level 1 of the 30DS right now. I have done it before but never made it into level 3. I think I am going to do about 25 days of each level until Vday.

I slacked a little this weekend. I only completed 3 of the 5 workouts 30DS workouts I had planned for last week and I didn't see the scale move enough so I really have to work harder this week.

jess jp

12-06-2010, 08:09 PM

ok ladies... will you be rewarding yourself if you meet your valentine's day goal? if so, how?
my vday goal isn't my complete goal weight so i don't want to go crazy, but i am thinking it will be time for some new makeup, especially with spring around the corner. there is a seller on etsy that i've had in my favorites.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/orglamix?ref=seller_info
seller has over 10,000 feedbacks with a 100% rating. it must be good stuff
,right?

LindsB

12-06-2010, 09:35 PM

I slacked a little with only 3 workouts last week. I must lose 2 more lbs by Christmas. That should be totally do-able if I keep my act together. I am taking a break from calorie counting, so if I end up high by next Monday it will be right back to writing everything down. Sometimes it just really stresses me out so it is nice to have a little break.

KayNicole

12-07-2010, 01:27 AM

uh oh Jess. You shouldn't have showed that link to me. ;) lol I LOVE the magic black, not that I would ever find a use for it outside of my own house besides maybe Halloween. LOL But the color of the month club sounds so fun.

Well I missed another workout tonight. I ended up spending way more time with a friend tonight than originally planned and I didn't get anything done. :( I need to get in gear! Can't wait for tomorrow.

rainbowstripe

12-07-2010, 01:58 AM

Alright so I'm weighing in..there is lots of chatter in here so I can't keep up so much..sorry ladies!

SW (30 November 2010): 70.2kg / 154.7 pounds.
CW (7 December 2010): 69.8kg / 153.8 pounds.
GW (14 February 2011): 62kg / 136.6 pounds.

angeluv

12-07-2010, 11:50 AM

jess jp

i have a ton of orglamix stuff..i love it. you have to get use it to it and learn how to use the loose powders and stuff..but i love it.

Mini Goal 1 - Christmas

http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wm7IBCL/weight.png
(http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wm7IBCL/)

Long Term Goal

http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wBTvz24/weight.png
(http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wBTvz24/)

shasha12

12-07-2010, 12:50 PM

I’m up to 149.2 today from 147 the other day. It’s a water weight situation bc I’ve been a bad girl the past few days. I have a problem with discipline. And a problem with peer pressure, but let’s face it, if I had more discipline, peer pressure wouldn’t matter much. So i’m in the process of devising a plan to become more disciplined.

rarr, i’m mad at me.

jess jp

12-07-2010, 01:21 PM

JLNichols07

12-07-2010, 02:13 PM

GW: 155.0
CW: 167.0

My weight is starting to go down again. I'm so happy---

KayNicole

12-07-2010, 02:31 PM

Well I have forgotten to weigh in for 2 days now. But I will give updates after my workout tonight.

Matilda08

12-07-2010, 03:26 PM

I would also like to join. My v day goal would be to lose 15lbs today I wi at 224 so 209.

Good luck all!

Princess of the KING

12-07-2010, 03:52 PM

Okay I want to jump in! My Christmas goal is 215 so I think I will make my v-day goal 199.

CW:220
Christmas Goal:215
V-day:199

LindsB

12-07-2010, 10:14 PM

shasha- hang in there! I haven't been perfect the past few days either. Not HORRIBLE, but I'd like to see my most recent low again ASAP!

fillupthesky

12-08-2010, 01:49 AM

oy today really threw me for a loop...which i hope will not sabotage my weight loss thus far.

my boyfriend left me in seattle (after i moved with him here last year), things were not going so well and his job contract was over. we're this weird state of limbo. it took me six months to get a job here, and i actually love my job, great work, great people, etc.
today, i get told i'm laid off, along with 24 other employees due to budget cuts. after my bf left, i thought, ok i can get my eating back on track, work, and focus on me while we try to work things out. and then i get this news. i already ate a ton of crap tonight, and i just can't stop crying. i don't know what to do. my boyfriend left me with all the bills, i have no savings due to student loans and credit card debt. i'm in deep crap here. needed to vent ladies. hope i can still make this challenge happen, you all continue to inspire me:)

any advice/past experiences that threw you for a loop? how did it affect your weight loss efforts? i binge, so that's going to be a challenge...i've been through a lot in life, but nothing this bad. like i feel totally lost and hopeless.

xoxo

Princess of the KING

12-08-2010, 09:28 AM

fillupthesky- I'm so sorry to hear about your situation! I don't have any advice but stick to the good foods and don't let eating take over! You can win this battle!

On another note....I'm down 2 pounds today! :carrot:

justaloozer

12-08-2010, 09:42 AM

fillupthesky I am an emotional eater, have been since I was about 16. That is what got me to the weight I am now. I seriously WISH i could go back to the old me and slap myself straight before I got myself into this mess. Please do NOT let the food control you. Food does NOT really make you feel better. Once you see the scale going up you will not feel better. Realize that you are a strong woman and you CAN get through this, without your boyfriend and without eating a ton of crap. :hug:

justaloozer

12-08-2010, 09:43 AM

I am up to 292. I went to a chinese buffet last night. Chinese always makes me gain but I ate mostly veggies and filled up on salad before dinner so I only gained .2lb. Back on track today!

shasha12

12-08-2010, 12:38 PM

linds, thanks :hug: me too, let’s both be good and get back to our lows...

KayNicole

12-08-2010, 02:18 PM

Fillupthesky- I am so sorry to hear about all of the challenges you are facing right now. You will make it through. Keeping up with your fitness and weight loss plans will help you stay positive throughout your ordeal so don’t let it get you down, you need the extra boost of having something going your way. One of the few things that you have full control of in your life is your diet and your fitness. While you may not be able to control when you find a job or if you and your man will make it out of your rut take the opportunity to take control of the one controllable thing. We are here for you, you can do it. I can really relate. I moved across the country for my husband to go to school and we hit a rough patch. He left school, which he wasn’t happy about, and found a job 6 months later. Then got laid off and it took him a year and a half to find a part time job. We are still trying to recover but it hit us hard.

citygirl3

12-08-2010, 03:17 PM

I second KayNicole...focus on what you CAN control which is being healthy.

Second day in a row of being down another pound - so I think it's time to change my ticker YAY!

justaloozer

12-09-2010, 09:11 AM

I drank double my normal amount of water yesterday and I am UP to 292.6. It's probably water weight so I am going to keep chugging on my water and hopefully I will see results soon!

SuzySnow

12-09-2010, 10:42 AM

Hi everybody!
I've been haunting the forums for a few weeks without posting, but this sounds like a great challenge. My goals for Valentine's Day (I'm starting after the New Year):
-No sugar
-Attend yoga class 3 times per week
-Start a C25K with my roommate
-Smaller portion sizes.

This is awesome because I haven't had specific goals in a long time. Sometimes goals are good because they give us motivation, but at other times, it can just distract us from the natural cues our bodies give us. Never set a goal that your body will consistently fight.

KayNicole

12-09-2010, 11:51 AM

Welcome Suzy! I just completed C25K a couple months ago and did my first 5K. Good luck with your training!

Matilda08

12-09-2010, 03:13 PM

Today I wi at 223.4 hoping to welcome the two teens very very soon!

Princess of the KING

12-10-2010, 08:55 AM

I weighed in at 216 today! woo! Another pound gone!

platformnine

12-10-2010, 09:23 AM

SW: 180
CW: 179.2 Scale finally moved!
GW: 169 or lower

JLNichols07

12-10-2010, 09:25 AM

Gw: 155.0
Cw: 166.6

justaloozer

12-10-2010, 09:58 AM

Morning all! TGIF!

I am down to 291! Hopefully I will see a new decade by Monday (my official weigh in).

I have already drank 3 glasses of water and it's only 10am! I am sure I will get 8 glasses in.

Hope everyone has a great day!

stargzr

12-10-2010, 10:15 AM

Ok so I haven't posted in here for a little while... but the scale is back on it's way down so I thought I'd pop in. =)

So many are losing like crazy!! Good job you guys!!!

KayNicole

12-10-2010, 12:01 PM

Hey ladies! So I haven't weighed myself in a couple days and I was dreading weighing myself today since TOM is here and I will once again end up with fewer workouts than I should have this week. :( BUT I am down to 175 this morning!! I am shocked and I am hoping it isn't a fluke.

Great job ladies on all of your progress so far!

shasha12

12-10-2010, 01:17 PM

justaloozer, you’re positivity is so inspiring to me! i know you’re going to see that new decade!!

stargzr, glad the scale’s moving in the right direction for ya ;)

kay, soo exciting!!! gotta love a drop on the scale!

girls :hug: i am not feeling terribly vixen-y today! I typically PMS 2 weeks before TOM... which is riiiiight aboooouuutt nooooww. ugh. So the scale is up a little and I’m craving like crazy. :mad: i also have 2 cold sores! :mad: and i have a holiday party to attend tonight, feeling gross and grosser.

trying to snap myself out of it and have a good attitude. I will stay within my 1500cals today, and I will get in a good, sweaty workout, and I WILL DO MY STRETCHING!!

happy Friday all :carrot:

pnkrckpixikat

12-10-2010, 09:24 PM

I'm so confused! lol I remember joining this thread last weekend on either the 4th or the 5th and my post isn't in here. Weeeeiiiird.... Anyways, my goal weight for V-day is going to be 225 last weekend I was 252-ish (i don't remember exactly) and today I weighed in at 249.8 YAY! .... well, I'm taking that weigh in with a grain of salt as I was yo-yoing in the 251s then today was randomly 249.8 so we'll see if it stays that low lol

platformnine

12-11-2010, 09:40 AM

SW: 180
CW: 178.4
GW: 169 or lower

:D LESS THAN 10lbs TO GO!!! :carrot:

Missjessica

12-11-2010, 10:55 AM

I'm in as well! There's a little extra motivation because my birthday is also in Feb :) With just over 9 weeks to go, 10lb will be my goal, to be 145. I've just committed to calorie counting and I exercise 5 days a week, mostly classes and circuits at the gym. The exercise part is really enjoyable for me, but food? Oh goodness... There's the tough part. I'm single, so it's a bit early for Valentine's Day plans, but I'm pretty sure I'll have a pretty dress on! (there are 2 in my closet that I would love to wear but currently do not fit :) ) Good luck everyone and great challenge idea!

just keep swimming

12-11-2010, 11:17 AM

Ooh, I've been slacking on the posting front. Which seems to correspond to slacking on the eating well front... :lol: Anyway, I don't weigh in until tomorrow, but I'm kinda just hoping I didn't go up. :rolleyes: Back on track, though! Keep it up, ladies!

justaloozer

12-11-2010, 11:59 PM

back down to 290.6! Hoping I see a new decade soon!

rainbowstripe

12-12-2010, 12:06 AM

SW (30 November 2010): 70.2kg / 154.7 pounds.
CW (12 December 2010): 69kg / 152.1 pounds
Last Weigh In (7 December 2010): 69.8kg / 153.8 pounds.
GW (14 February 2011): 62kg / 136.6 pounds.

wingy82

12-12-2010, 11:01 AM

I'm new here and would love to join the challenge. I recently rejoined weight watchers online but am suspicious that extra support and accountability would help me along

just keep swimming

12-12-2010, 11:20 AM

SW: 160
CW: 157.8 :carrot:
GW: 149

rainbowstripe, wow! You are rockin' it!

JLNichols07

12-12-2010, 11:30 AM

Gw: 155.0
Cw: 165.4

KayNicole

12-12-2010, 01:31 PM

Welcome Wingy!

I was surprised I was finally breaking through my plateau during TOM but today the scale went back up a bit. I think it's just water weight though so I am still feeling pretty good. As long as I don't get stuck at 179 again! I hate that number now. ;)

justaloozer

12-12-2010, 04:29 PM

back up to 291.6 after a perfect day of exercise, water and calories... :(

KayNicole

12-13-2010, 11:51 AM

Don't be discouraged Just. My body fluctuates for no apparent reasons either. Or at least I can't pin point it between all the possibilities. It will go down again. :)

I am still at 176 this morning. I am moving this week so I am hoping all the extra work will help me out a little bit. Although I am worried about fitting the regular workouts in.

DaughteroftheKing

12-13-2010, 12:32 PM

OOh I was looking to join a challenge- hope I'm not too late!!!
Anyways, Im trying to focus on posting more here on the 20-somethings section to hear from people my age!! Sooo I hope this will help me with my consistency & accountability! :)

SW- 220
CW- 220
GW by 2/14- 200

May be a little over zealous but I figure since I'm bigger I'll loose faster & hey- a girls gotta dream ;)

KayNicole

12-13-2010, 01:34 PM

Welcome DaughteroftheKing! You can do it!

DaughteroftheKing

12-13-2010, 01:47 PM

Yay thanks :)

Symmetry

12-14-2010, 04:35 AM

Oh my I so need this.

I weighed like, 2 days ago and I'm up 2-3 lbs from the last ticker, decided that I'm too chicken to weigh again for say.. end of December? I'll just focus on being good with my food (and write. them. down.) and exercises.

rainbowstripe

12-14-2010, 04:40 AM

just keep swimming Heh. Thanks, but that is funny! I've only lost a pound since the beginning of this challenge :p you're doing great though!!

shasha12

12-14-2010, 10:45 AM

back up to 291.6 after a perfect day of exercise, water and calories... :(

i’m back up today too, despite low-cals + lots of water yesterday... my culprit was a dinner filled with sodium =/ the water i drank didn’t counter act it. boo!

back on track today and we will be down again!

KayNicole

12-14-2010, 11:04 AM

up to 176.8 this morning. Ugh. Last day of TOM though so I am hoping the scale goes back down soon!

Princess of the KING

12-14-2010, 11:26 AM

Well I'm up 2 pounds but I blame it on TOM so I won't be weighing again till next tuesday! I will just take a whole week and step away from obsessing about pounds!

KayNicole

12-15-2010, 10:58 AM

Well I had a big woosh on the scale today! down to 171.2. That puts me past my halfway point to goal! I am sure I will bounce around a bit so it is nice to have some wiggle room for the next two months but I might have to change my goal! :D

JLNichols07

12-15-2010, 11:05 AM

Gw: 155.0
Cw: 164.2

rainbowstripe

12-15-2010, 05:32 PM

SW (30 November 2010): 70.2kg / 154.7 pounds.
CW (15 December 2010): 68.3kg / 150.5 pounds
Last Weigh In (12 December 2010): 69kg / 152.1 pounds.
GW (14 February 2011): 62kg / 136.6 pounds.

Bellissa

12-15-2010, 06:05 PM

Hey! It would be wonderful to join this challenge. I am on SBD, but I decided to check out the 20-somethings forum because I am 21 :) As of December 11 that is, so yay!
My goal weight would be 160
Current weight 192.6
Oooh, I don't know how I almost forgot! February 2nd is my 2 year with my wonderful boyfriend, so double whammy for that month!

KayNicole

12-15-2010, 08:17 PM

Welcome Bellissa! Feb. sounds like it's going to be a great month for you!

platformnine

12-18-2010, 10:02 AM

SW: 180
CW: 177.5
GW: 169 or lower

KayNicole

12-18-2010, 10:28 AM

Ugh I am not liking the scale lately. I was really bloated feeling yesterday and today the scale is even higher. 176.2 today.

shasha12

12-18-2010, 11:41 AM

Ugh I am not liking the scale lately. I was really bloated feeling yesterday and today the scale is even higher. 176.2 today.

ihate the scale too. feeling super discouraged =/

Missjessica

12-18-2010, 07:51 PM

Bellissa: I love the quotes in your signature! They are exactly what I'm feeling today :) Feb is also a double for me (birthday month!) so here's to making it brilliant!

The past few days have been a little lax for me with Christmas parties and events, but tomorrow I'm back to healthy food and a good workout to balance things. Friday is weigh in day so we'll see how it goes...

DaughteroftheKing

12-19-2010, 12:37 AM

Well I weighed in today & here's what I got:
SW: 221
CW: 216.2
GW: 200
obviously I'm super excited to have the hope of actually meeting my goal.. I know this week I lost mostly water weight but I'm glad to say I've been sticking with working out & staying within my calories better than ever :)
Thank you everyone for such awesome motivation!!

funnycanadiangirl

12-19-2010, 12:51 AM

Hey chickies!

I hope it's okay if I jump in on this challenge! I'm totally stagnating and need a good kick in the pants. I don't actually celebrate Valentine's Day... at all... ever... but I like the idea of being accountable!

Right now I'm about 194. Valentine's is about 8 weeks away, so I am aiming for 184. This should be fun!

fromthebox

12-19-2010, 07:19 AM

I'm joining the bandwagon as well. V-day 2011 happens to be my 24th birthday, by which I was hoping to hit 145, but with time catching up, I would be happy to get from 159 to 149. That way anything extra is gravy! :D

audri8301

12-19-2010, 10:29 AM

I would also like to jump in on this one, sorry that I'm late to the party!

According to my records I was about 179 when you all got going. As of today I am down to 176.6. By Valentine's Day I would like to drop another 10 pounds, making my goal for the challenge 166.6. Hopefully this will be a motivator for me, as I have been stalled out for the last week.

just keep swimming

12-19-2010, 10:35 AM

Hmm, I disappeared, sorry. I'm at 157 (from 160 to start). Might actually get to 149 for Valentine's Day. That would be cool. :)

Keep it up, ladies! :carrot: :cb:

KayNicole

12-21-2010, 01:29 PM

How is everyone doing? I have been MIA since I am moving. I hadn't weighed in for a couple days and jumped on the scale last night only to see 180! That is a 9 lb swing in like 2 days. :( But I am hoping it is water or something. Updates tomorrow.

Krizstyling

12-21-2010, 01:33 PM

CW: 183
GW by Feb 14th (Vday!): 161

Well that above was my CW when I first joined this thread on 12/1, but it is now 176. Here's to hoping we can all stay on track this season and get through the New Year ready to make our goal weights for Valentine's Day!

So that means I have 15 more pounds to go before reaching my vday goal. I am pretty much on schedule it seems. 2 lbs lost a week would bring me down to 160. So keeping my fingers and toes crossed!!!

Matilda08

12-21-2010, 02:56 PM

Hello ladies how you all are hanging in there! V day will be here shortly. Lets rock this challenge.

mateosmama2005

12-22-2010, 06:44 AM

Well im late joining. I totally ruined my chistmas goal. But I am ready. These last few days i feel SO unhealthy. I told want to put a high # cuz if I dont make it i feel horrible...soo

SW:207
GW:195

LittleKitty

12-22-2010, 10:44 AM

I would like to join in if it isn't too late. I am 133.8 and would love to be close to 116 by Valentine's day. I am doing great so far but I have 5 Christmas celebrations to attend between now and January first- I can't let myself be derailed!

justaloozer

12-23-2010, 04:37 PM

Peeking in after being a lurker for a few days. The scale has me really frustrated so I admit I was ready to quit. I got my head straight and I am back down to 290.6 after going back up to 293.6. I pray I see a new decade by Monday.

thisisforme

12-23-2010, 06:39 PM

count me in! My goal is to be able to wear a tight LBD with out having to wear spanx. I want to wear lingerie!! ~15lbs idealy 20

criss

12-23-2010, 06:47 PM

What a great idea! I'm a little late to the party, but I'll adjust my goals accordingly. I'd like to be 140 pounds by Valentine's day. I think that's a fairly realistic goal, and I'd kill to be a cute size 6 again (which is about what I think I am at that weight, since I'm in between an 8 and a 10 at 152).

redliss7

12-24-2010, 11:40 PM

I really need to join this challenge. I've been stalling/going backwards in my weightloss. Especially in the past week. Soooo much junk food and poor eating choices. No more. We did our whole Christmas deal today/tonight. Good times.For now, I just need to work. I'm hoping to be at 170 by Valentine's Day. I think I can do it. Mostly because I was around 175 right before Thanksgiving and have put on weight.No fun.

armygirl808

12-25-2010, 10:27 PM

I am in. I would love to lose 15 pounds by valentines day.

ruby5839

12-25-2010, 11:46 PM

I'm sorry to be jumping in late too, but I could use the accountability! I've been maintaining my weight around 145-150 for the last year, but I think I need a challenge to motivate me to start losing some serious poundage. Mid-February is around spring break time, so I think Valentine's day is the perfect goal for me to lose around 8-10 lbs.

chlorinated

12-26-2010, 04:41 AM

hi all, i hope it's not too late to join this challenge :)
valentine's day is only two days before my birthday, so if i reach my goal it will be my special present to myself.

i would like to lose 10 lbs before valentine's day.
i'll do the 30-day shred each day. i'm currently in a part of the world where i can't run outside and gyms are exorbitantly expensive, so i'm going to have to really watch what i eat. this will be hard, as i love to cook, bake and eat. i typically offset what i eat with lots of exercise, but since i don't have access to that here i've noticed i've gained a few pounds.

good luck to everyone! :)

Princess of the KING

12-26-2010, 09:45 PM

tomorrow I need to get back to drinking my water, working out and counting calories. I feel like I gained 5 pounds in the last few days. my stomach feels full all the time from the food!

JLNichols07

12-26-2010, 09:52 PM

Gw: 155.0
Cw: 162.4

tschaff04

12-26-2010, 10:19 PM

I hope I am not busting into your thread, but I just wanted to join for some encouragement. I see you are doing the 30 day shred OP. I am starting it tomorrow and could use some advice and support. How silly that I am nervous to start this program and so afraid I won't stick with it.

chlorinated

12-27-2010, 12:41 AM

going2Bhealthy

12-28-2010, 03:11 AM

*waves hello*

Can I join in? Pretty please? :)

There are 7 weeks until Valentines day and I'd like to lose 10lbs. That puts me in the 10stone bracket and also very near the end of the 150's which would be amazing.

For me the 8th of February is more important than the 14th as it will be the 6 year anniversary for me and my bf :D We don't have anything planned as we'll both be working, but I'd love to look the best I possibly can for that momentous day ;)

CW:163
GW:153

Good Luck to everyone!! :broc:

tschaff04

12-28-2010, 09:40 AM

hi tscaff04. i did the shred last december and had a lot of success with it.
now, on top of the shred i was also running and swimming 4-5 times a week too, but a lot of the tone and definition i saw was definitely because of the shred. i didn't follow the levels in order. i switched it up depending on my mood. i lost several inches by the end of the month and about 8 lbs.
good luck!

Wow! Glad to hear it does work! I did my first day yesterday, only did level one, but my legs and arms are pretty sore. I like it. lol

I am looking to tone up so that is a plus. I need to start being more proactive about exercising, I want to get into a gym but I live kind of far away from the city. :dizzy:

justaloozer

12-28-2010, 10:01 AM

I have to change my goal :(

Instead of 268 I have to try and get to 278. I can't seem to lose like I should.

misstraveller

12-28-2010, 10:13 AM

SW:184
CW:184
GW:174

I refuse to change my ticker to reflect my current weight. I'm hoping it's just "water retention" from all the Christmas crap I ate! Plus, I am getting married in 10 months. My butt has to be smaller!! :(

KatVee

12-28-2010, 11:35 AM

Just checking in. I don't remember the starting weight when I started this challenge. haha. oh well.

CW: 125
GW: 115

I don't know if I'll be able to make it because weight loss is stalling (probably because of the holidays) but I'll be happy with being 120 or under. Hope everyone is doing well. :)

DaughteroftheKing

12-28-2010, 11:36 AM

SW 221
CW 218.2
GW 200

Bummed that I know it's likely impossible for me to meet this goal; but I'm gonna keep it & hope I actually get my butt back on track from this horrible weekend!!!
We can do it!

KayNicole

12-28-2010, 12:49 PM

Welcome to all you new people!

Sorry I have been MIA for a bit. I just moved and pretty much went off plan and haven't worked out (besides lifting boxes and all). My parents sent me 3 BOXES of cookies. 3 boxes really!? I tried taking them to work but they didn't go as quickly as I would have liked and I had to take some home. :(
Anyway the last time I jumped on the scale for a moment in the middle of moving it said that dreaded 180 that I was stuck at forever but I just jumped on the scale this morning and I feel totally bloated and fat so I was worried but it says 175. I can work with that!

I will be picking up the 30DS again. My husband got me a weight set since I have been doing it without weights but he got the 4 lb set. Boy am I going to feel it!

How are you all doing??

Persicae

12-28-2010, 01:23 PM

Is it too late for me to join? :o

If not, I would like to do this challenge!

SW: 214
CW: 214
GW: 199-205

I reeeeeeally want to hit Onederland before Valentines Day but I feel like 15 pounds might be too much in such a short span. But, if nothing else, I would like to get down to at least 205.

GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL! :D

tschaff04

12-28-2010, 01:27 PM

KayNicole

12-28-2010, 04:29 PM

Persicae- You can totally hit onderland by V-day if you want!! What an exciting goal.

tschaff04-Thanks. I usually feel it in my abs after the 30DS but now that I have weights I bet I wont even notice my abs because my arms will be hurting so much. lol

DaughteroftheKing- You go! keep at it and don't listen to that voice that says you can't reach that goal. You could surprise yourself, just don't give up on it!

hang in there misstraveller. The scale will move again. The holidays are a hard time to lose weight.

justaloozer- Don't feel bad! Progress is progress no matter how small. Keep at it. change up your workouts and your meals. Sometimes all it takes is mixing it up a bit.

tschaff04

12-29-2010, 09:56 AM

KayNicole, I am getting some weights this weekend to up the workout intensity. Hmmm, I wonder if I am not doing the ab exercises right since I can't really feel it. After working out yesterday I did feel some soreness under my ribs almost in my sides. But not a terrible amount. It's mostly in my legs and arms. MOSTLY MY LEGS! lol

misstraveller

12-29-2010, 10:13 AM

SW:184
CW:181.4
GW:174

THANK GOD.

KayNicole - Thanks for the encouragement, I figured it was water retention from all the yummy goodies. I ate whatever I wanted and the scale sure showed it! :)

As a side note, does anyone on here do ZUMBA? I'm going to get the Wii Zumba game and wanted to know what you think?

tschaff - The HipHopAbs videos by ShaunT are AWESOME. You don't even have to do a single crunch or situp!

tschaff04

12-29-2010, 10:29 AM

misstraveller, thanks for sharing! I am going to have to look into those videos. I am not great at doing crunches, sit ups, etc because they hurt my back laying on the floor like that. So this might be something I need to give a try. :)

justaloozer

12-30-2010, 11:44 AM

thanks for the encouragement Kay! I weighed in this morning at 290 even! Finally! Hopefully I will see a new decade by Monday.

KayNicole

12-30-2010, 09:31 PM

Today is my LAST day dealing with the move and the old place but now my new place is a mess. I actually found myself turning moving into a workout. I was running back for more boxes and walking a little slower when I was carrying the heavy boxes. I knew I was eating like crap and needed to burn the calories anyway. I still gained 4 lbs over the holidays but soon, very soon, I will be back on track. I am pretty bummed my entire vacation was taken up with moving. I crave normalcy so much right now I am sure it wont take me long to finish setting up the new place and try and get back to my routine. I am looking forward to getting out and running again but not until New Years day. What a great way to start the new year.

I saw Valentine's bears in the store today! Ahhh! Darn it why did I eat all those cookies!?

justaloozer

12-31-2010, 08:28 AM

tschaff04

12-31-2010, 09:48 AM

Kay you still have plenty of time to get to goal! Don't beat yourself up on what could have been because it will only depress you.

I weighed in this morning at 289.8! Finally seeing a new decade- again! I've gotten as low as 272 and gained everything back. This WILL be the last time though!

Congrats!

I am right there with you. I haven't seen anything below the 170's in many years. I can't wait to get into the 170's and know that this will be the last time I see them.

KayNicole

12-31-2010, 11:10 AM

justaloozer- Congrats!!! What a motivating way to start the year.

tschaff04- 170 is my number to beat too. I lost weight a few years ago and 170 was the lowest I saw on the scale. Before that I think the last time I was 170 was college. I wish I knew what I weighed back at healthiest point in college. For awhile there I was going to the gym every day and was taking yoga. But if I look at it size wise I have not been below a 10 since HS.

I am going to change my reward on my 170 goal since my husband works every evening. I decided I want to try fire spinning and my reward will be a poi beginners set. I am so excited. I really want to order it NOW but I need a new motivator. Oooooo maybe for valentine's next year I can do a belly dance fire routine for my husband! LOL so fun. Happy New Years everyone.

audri8301

12-31-2010, 12:48 PM

As of this morning:

SW:179
CW:178.4
GW:166.6

Eek, I keep bouncing up and down (due to my eating habits of late). I can't wait to get back to work on Monday because that really helps me stay on plan.

JLNichols07

12-31-2010, 06:00 PM

Gw: 155.0
Cw: 161.4

pinkalarmclock

01-01-2011, 03:22 AM

I am in! My 5 year anniversary is feb 9th so this challange is great. Not really sure how much I want to lose in that time...since I haevn't lost any weight in so long my goal is just to weigh less then the week before for every week till valentines. yeah!!! ^.^

KayNicole

01-01-2011, 01:19 PM

OK Ladies it is a New Year and I am ready to kick butt!

Welcome Pink!

Congrats to those of you who made it through the holidays with a minimal gain or even a loss!! I on the other hand did not do so great but whatever, more motivation to move forward.

I am having a hard time scale wise for the past week or so. I am all over the place. I have been bouncing all around between 171 & 180 all week. Hopefully I settle out soon so I actually know what I am working with. lol not that it matters since I have to work hard no matter what the scale says.

mateosmama2005

01-03-2011, 05:05 AM

Haven't checkin in!

SW:207
CW:202
GW:195

-5lb loss

I'm actually suprised...i didnt exercise for weeks...than christmas...& I got on the scale Saturday & I saw 202...& that motivated me to exercise so i've been. yay hopefully I make it!

justaloozer

01-03-2011, 07:47 AM

Congrats on being so close to Onederland Ashley!!

I weighed in at 288.6 this morning! :carrot:

KayNicole

01-03-2011, 11:29 AM

Hey Ladies, I pulled out my new weight set last night. I didn't do a full workout but it is better than I have been doing over the past couple weeks! :) Lots more Valentine's stuff at the stores! Eeek!

Missjessica

01-03-2011, 01:14 PM

tomorrow I need to get back to drinking my water, working out and counting calories. I feel like I gained 5 pounds in the last few days. my stomach feels full all the time from the food!

Haha, I had to check who wrote this because it's exactly was I was going to write! :) I've somehow managed to stay the same weight, but feel gross. Today as been great though, lots of veggies and water. Striving for more healthy days, V-Day is getting close!

DaughteroftheKing

01-03-2011, 02:14 PM

Man I have been so inconsistent this last week or so, SO frustrated with myself!!! Here's to a new week with new consistency & a new weight!!
SW:221
CW:218
GW:200

mateosmama2005

01-04-2011, 04:02 AM

Thank u! I was there this time last yr, than gained back =(

rainbowstripe

01-04-2011, 04:08 AM

Just wanted to check in so I don't forget I was actually doing this challenge!! I'm changing my goal, I think I'm aiming way too low.

SW (30 November 2010): 70.2kg / 154.7 pounds.
CW (4 January 2011): 67.8kg / 149.5 pounds
Last Weigh In (15 December 2010): 68.3kg / 150.5 pounds.
Realistic GW (14 February 2011): 65kg / 143.3 pounds
Ultimate GW (14 February 2011): 62kg / 136.6 pounds.

KayNicole

01-04-2011, 11:30 AM

The scale seems to be settling out at 175 again. So I am going to update my ticker now. Last night was a total veg night for me. I got home 2 hours later than usual and basically ate dinner, watched a show, did some laundry thought about working out and went to bed. :( Today is a new day though, I get out of work EARLY today so I hope to get a lot more done... and workout! I want to get an early morning bike ride in to get some pictures. My new drive into work is beautiful and I want to capture it BUT I have to find my cameras and put air in my tires. I think one of them might even have a leak so I am sure it wont happen any time soon.
I head to Disney World next Wednesday! It came up really fast with the holidays and moving distracting me. My parents live in Orlando in the winters. Can't wait to visit. :D My Dad is a chef though so I will have to warn him that I only want healthy meals!

JLNichols07

01-04-2011, 11:36 AM

Gw: 155.0
Cw: 160.2

I do believe I will make my Valentine's Day Goal and hopefully surpass it!

Missjessica

01-04-2011, 01:22 PM

Everyone is doing so well, look at all those good numbers!

KayNicole - I l-o-v-e Disneyworld!! Have fun :)

MiZTaCCen

01-04-2011, 02:42 PM

I can't remember what I put for my V-day goal, so I'll make a new one right now. To be down to 155 so thats 9 pounds to loose. I'm not too sure which is water weight and which is real. I've gotten back into my workout routine and am starting with the gym tomorrow. The last few months I've been drastically slacking so it's time I changed up something.

Blcarter84

01-05-2011, 11:01 AM

I put my Vday goal WAY too low....no way I will make it there BUT I will update and change it to

185...I know that that is doable:)

tschaff04

01-05-2011, 11:27 AM

So I have chatted in this thread for a bit now but never actually made a V day goal.

So here it is.

I am *hoping* to be at 185 by Valentine's Day. That's 9 pounds in about a month. I think I can do this! No!!! I KNOW I can. :)

KayNicole

01-05-2011, 04:51 PM

tschaff04- yay! You can do it. I am a little worried about my goal but I know it will only motivate me more to actually reach it.

DaughteroftheKing

01-05-2011, 06:03 PM

SW:221
LW:218
CW:217
GW:200
Yea I highly doubt I'll make it, but I dont want to change my goal even if I dont meet it, Im stubborn ;)

KayNicole

01-05-2011, 06:10 PM

I am with DOTK! Even if I don't meet my goal it will just make me work harder on the next goal so I don't "fail" again. Can you tell I am a little worried about making my goal too? :D

KawaiiCandie

01-05-2011, 07:41 PM

hello all! i basically haven't checked this thread since page one, but i am back in officially now that the holidays are over!

SW: 171
CW: 168
GW: 160

i can do this! and i should mention that i have never, EVER, been 160 in my entire adult life. this is exciting!

X Lexi X

01-06-2011, 04:32 AM

I'd like to be 11st something by valentine's day

a month since my first post on here and i am down to 12 2.6 ;)

platformnine

01-06-2011, 08:58 AM

SW: 180
CW: 176.4
GW: 169 or lower

Scale finally started budging again!

KayNicole

01-06-2011, 09:20 AM

SW: 179
CW: 170.5
GW:165

I am so excited about being so close to the 160's. I haven't been in the 160's in like 10 years. :D

DaughteroftheKing

01-06-2011, 12:19 PM

Wohooo congrats Kay!!!

annah788

01-06-2011, 12:46 PM

My goal for Valentine's day is to lose 20 pounds from my start weight. I started in December and haven't weighed yet. I will weigh for the first time in 9 days. Keeping my fingers crossed for good news lol!

KatVee

01-06-2011, 02:02 PM

Just checking in.

SW: 125 (Not really the starting weight when this thread started but that's the weight I had for Christmas so I'm using it)
CW: 124.4

KayNicole

01-06-2011, 05:49 PM

Thanks DOTK!

Good luck on the WI Annah!

KayNicole

01-07-2011, 11:46 AM

SW: 179
CW: 170
GW: 165

LOL I just now noticed I reached my next mini goal. Yay!!

Persicae

01-07-2011, 01:06 PM

Time to check in!

SW: 214
CW: 210.5
GW: 199-205

Loss: -3.5 lbs

SWEEEEET! Now I feel like Onederland MIGHT be a possibility in the next month! :D

*dances about*

LindsB

01-07-2011, 01:11 PM

SW (post holidays :( ) 149
CW 148
GW 143

KayNicole

01-07-2011, 01:18 PM

Congrats on the progress ladies!

shasha12

01-07-2011, 01:47 PM

well, i wanted to be at goal by the end of this challenge, but i think it’s time to accept that i am losing weight waaaaaaay too slowly for that to happen. i think i still have a bit of water weight clinging to me from my glutenous NYE weekend.

new GW: 140
CW: 147.6

tschaff04

01-07-2011, 02:23 PM

Weighed in today. Down 2.8 pounds :)

SW: 194
CW: 192.2
GW: 185

19Deltawifey

01-07-2011, 08:45 PM

SW-230.2
CW-225.6
GW-220

My goal is doable

fillupthesky

01-08-2011, 04:24 PM

hey everyone- happy new year!

i've been a little MIA...i joined the challenge many moons ago, but have been hiding for a little while. been having a rough time personally.
my boyfriend basically stranded me in seattle in november and a month later i was laid off of my job (and i really loved my job!). no pity party here...lol
so, i had my time to cry, pout, and shut myself out of society, but i have to pick up the pieces right? so, while the rest of my life is a mess, i will harness my strength and take control over the few things i have control over- my food choices and exercising. and of course, sending out a ton of resumes :)

glad to see all of you doing well!!! here's to valentine's day and meeting our goals!

KayNicole

01-08-2011, 04:30 PM

SW: 179
CW 169.2
GW 165

Looking gook ladies.

fillupthesky- Great attitude. Best of luck to you in your health goals and in finding a new job!

fillupthesky

01-08-2011, 04:47 PM

thanks kay-

it definitely helps to be part of a great community of real, inspiring women who just "get it" :)

mateosmama2005

01-09-2011, 06:29 PM

Checking in!

SW:207
CW:199
GW:195

Missjessica

01-09-2011, 07:38 PM

Weighed in today after a great week... 155. A big zero. Ugh. Cheers to a new (better) week!

rainbowstripe

01-09-2011, 08:52 PM

SW (30 November 2010): 70.2kg / 154.7 pounds.
CW (10 January 2011): 67.5kg / 148.8 pounds
Last Weigh In (4 January 2011): 67.8kg / 149.5 pounds.
Realistic GW (14 February 2011): 65kg / 143.3 pounds
Ultimate GW (14 February 2011): 62kg / 136.6 pounds.

JLNichols07

01-09-2011, 09:54 PM

Gw: 155.0
Cw: 158.4

omgzitsmiranda

01-10-2011, 04:45 PM

Is it too late to join?
I'd like to give it a whirl :)

KayNicole

01-10-2011, 05:04 PM

omgz- it's never too late! :)

Missjessica

01-11-2011, 11:28 AM

Weighed again yesturday - first two pounds lost!! :) Much more excited about two pounds than I ever thought I would be.

X Lexi X

01-13-2011, 08:59 AM

a month since my first post on here and i am down to 12 2.6 ;)

I've maintained so far still 12 2.6

mateosmama2005

01-14-2011, 09:12 PM

SW:207
CW:197
GW:195

Sooo close!!

KatVee

01-15-2011, 01:07 PM

SW: 125
CW: 123
GW: 115

If I lose a pound a week from now until Valentines, I'll be at 117. We'll see if I can push myself a little harder to get to my goal weight but I'll still be pretty ecstatic with 117. :)

DaughteroftheKing

01-15-2011, 05:07 PM

SW: 221
CW: 211
GW: 200

I suppose its possible... Might have to get stricter on maintaining my calories & working out more though!!

rainbowstripe

01-15-2011, 05:23 PM

SW (30 November 2010): 70.2kg / 154.7 pounds.
CW (16 January 2011): 67kg / 147.7 pounds
Last Weigh In (10 January 2011): 67.5kg / 148.8 pounds.
Realistic GW (14 February 2011): 65kg / 143.3 pounds
Ultimate GW (14 February 2011): 62kg / 136.6 pounds.

Jessica88

01-15-2011, 05:28 PM

I know its a little late but I would like to join in :)

SW: 166
GW: 160

JLNichols07

01-15-2011, 07:46 PM

Gw: 154.0
Cw: 157.0

I changed my Valentine's Day Challenge to 154.0 to match my signature. LOL. But I'm only 3 lbs away from hitting my goal..so I might be changing it again here soon. :)

hilariousness

01-15-2011, 09:53 PM

its only a month away but Im gonna join!
CW: 210
GW: 199

I probably wont be able to lose 10 lbs in just the month left but at least I have a goal to work towards and might get close!

LindsB

01-15-2011, 10:22 PM

At my loss rate, I've decided I will be thrilled to see 145 by Vday! haha :)

Weighed in at 147 today.

Merissa2011

01-16-2011, 05:21 AM

Ahhh! I'd like to join the challenge too! 15lbs in the 30+ days left for Valentines day. I'll be happppyyyy with 10lbs but aiming for 15lbs! It'll be hard, but since I'm just starting out .....and if I pursue calorie counting with obsession and hit the gym hard --frequently & consistently, i think its possible! :) Good luck to u all!

current weight: 282.4
mini goal weight for V-day: 268.0

KayNicole

01-16-2011, 10:57 PM

Looking good Ladies! I am still out of town and without a scale but I will be home tomorrow and can't wait to see how I did this week. Updates soon!

Hope you are all doing well and getting pumped for the last month of this challenge!!

leslielou87

01-16-2011, 11:09 PM

Just RE-starting out with the diet! but My mini goal to meet by V-Day is to lose 10 lbs!!!! I'll be logging in for motivation! ;)

hilariousness

01-17-2011, 10:52 AM

SW:210
CW:207
GW:199

I might just make it!!!

LindsB

01-17-2011, 11:02 AM

At my loss rate, I've decided I will be thrilled to see 145 by Vday! haha :)

Weighed in at 147 today.

Just checking in...weighed in at 146.2 this morning! Looks like 145 can def. happen!

fillupthesky

01-17-2011, 03:49 PM

:Dhey ladies! hope everyone is doing well!

kay- hope you're having fun on vacay- i need to get outta seattle for a while. the sun just peeked out today for the first time in a while!

linds- looks like you will for sure meet that goal!

i'm kinda worried about meeting mine. i weighed in yesterday and was at 230.5. i think i can do it if i stay on plan and maybe get a little more agressive with the exercise. maybe add another 2 days of cardio. phew. its fine. i'm not working, so its not like i don't have the time right :)

here's to looking good by v-day:D

jess jp

01-17-2011, 10:16 PM

I put my Vday goal WAY too low....no way I will make it there BUT I will update and change it to

185...I know that that is doable:)
i will write more tomorrow, but wanted to say i'm from TC too :D

miriko

01-17-2011, 11:27 PM

Ok! I am joining this party late:)
I would like to to loose about 2kg by Valentine's Day, I have 27 days left... Could be done, maybe...
SW:82.1
CW: ? (I will fill this in later today)
GW:79

audri8301

01-18-2011, 05:53 AM

SW: 179
CW: 172.6
GW: 166.6

Things are finally moving downward again, but I'm not sure they will move that far downward in the next 3-4 weeks.

KayNicole

01-18-2011, 11:19 AM

SW 179
GW 165
CW 168

Wohooo! I am pretty sure I retaining water after my 13 hours of travel yesterday and I ate really late so I am feeling good about my weigh in still being a loss this morning. Can't wait to see what the scale does over the next few days.