HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELIANA!
(sorry if I'm a bit late =P)

And evening everyone else, how is everyone?

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I'm going to keep updating my original post (on the first or second page) with my smileys, but I just wanted to say that I made it through today eating on plan and exercising! It took me a while to get to the exercise because my kids would not cooperate and my cat is really sick (sounds wierd but I was looking up his symptoms and home remedies since we don't have money for the vet). Anyway, finally got a workout in, so I get a big smiley for today, and I've got a smiley on my face for making it through a rough day on plan. Hope everyone else is successful, and have a great night!

OK, I'm in. I haven't gone off plan in 140 days ~ but I could be onner! So the 30 days for me is about planning, and making sure I get the most nutrition I can from what I eat.
Day 1 = October 11th Planned better, ate better, felt better. Could have done with more than a 3 ounce reward but hey, better than going backwards.
Day 2 = October 12th

Wow, you guys are all so motivated! Absolutely fantastic!

I'm off to a good start today, but the desire for chocolate generally hits a little later than 8:20 AM. :rofl:

I can get through today!

Good Morning Everyone,
Yesterday was GREAT!!! I was on point with my eating and I even worked out! I forgot how good it felt to work up a sweat, take a shower and get a good nights rest. My kids even joined in on my work out well my 14 yr old did , my 4 yr old took advantage of the opportunity to model my high heels.

My husband has gotten motivated and went to the gym last night, I swear it's something about him working out and taking his health seriously eating right that is such a turn on to me. ;)

All in all I am feeling like I can do this and whole heartedly commit to my new "lifestyle". I will no longer "diet" to me that's a temporary solution to a lifetime project.

I am going to keep track of my results in my siggy.

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I did a good job yesterday! I stayed on track. The only thing I changed was I had a tiny tiny bit of popcorn at someone's house last night, but I didn't have any beer! It was monday night football in the neighborhood, so I just made myself a lemon water (1 whole squeezed lemon + water) and went over there. Much more easier, and it probably helped me reach my water intake for the better. Didn't take a beer! And it was super easy to socialize, almost more easy than when I drink. So, I am proud about that. Baby steps are hard, but when you put your foot down about what you are going to eat in a day, it's easier.

I've started keeping a food journal, which has helped me put my foot down, literally a book that i write my food in, much more accountable than these calorie counting websites, for me at least.

But yeah, stayed away from the sweets, but today is another day. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!! Got to stay on plan, got to stay on plan. I am about to go a 5.5 mile run, a large amount of miles that I have never done before. I can do 5 pretty easy, so today I will have to push it. I am doing a 10k on October 31st, so I need make sure that I can run 6 miles. A little nervous, but I think I can do it!

Alright, I'll tune in later with everyone and tell them how my day went.

I love that everyone is doing so well! Yesterday was on plan and today will be too!

Passing up the candy is easy for me. Sugar makes me horribly sick. Now salt and crunchy things....look out!

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Would it be ok if I joined this challenge, too? I saw this thread yesteday and wasn't sure if I could join since I'm not technically a 100 forum member, but I kept thinking about this thread, and that I'd really like to take part in this challenge, and I am trying to get healthy and fit, and do have quite a bit to lose. I'll start my days calendar in case it's ok, and if someone could just let me know that would be great. Thanks!

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Anybody is welcome skygirl!

I'm glad that everyone is on plan =]

@K-boogie, that sounds really great that your family is there with you. And I'm happy that it's a "lifestyle" instead of a temporary solution. BIG THUMBS UP FROM ME!

Um...if it wasn't for this challenge...I'd be eating chocolate right now. :cookie:

Hello everyone!

Yesterday was pretty great for me! I ate completely on plan :carrot: Even though my body hurt from jogging on Sunday (something I haven't done in YEARS), I walked my chubbawubba puppy around the neighborhood and I rode my stationary bike while watching THINtervention ;)

Today is my boyfriend's birthday.. any suggestions for healthy cake ideas?

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Originally Posted by Creeech:
Today is my boyfriend's birthday.. any suggestions for healthy cake ideas?

Carrot cake. :D No? Not healthy?

I saw a tradition somewhere on TV where the family serves a birthday cantaloupe with candles in it. That's a little too healthy for me.

You could make a homemade cake with raw sugar and whole wheat flour, though I don't have recipe.

What DH and I did was bought a slice of cake, and split it. Then there wasn't a whole cake sitting around to be eaten and it worked out perfectly. I had a lean cuisine pizza for lunch, but I am still going to consider it on plan because I have GOT to mix things up. TMI but constipation has been my companion lately and I'm thinking I just need to see if mixing it up a bit helps.
I will be on plan for the rest of the day. No money so that always helps to stay on plan! LOL Good job everyone! Keep going! And yes ANYONE can join! ;)

Hello everyone!

I'm happy that everybody is doing great! Keep going!
I stayed on track today. Not so good as yesterday, but I'm satisfied with my willpower so far.
We had something similar to your Harvest Days in our school today. So you could find homemade cakes, bagels, doughnuts, sandwiches ... at every corner in the school. I ate just a small, tiny sandwich because of my pupils.You know kids!
Yesterday I ate about 1200 cal and today 1500 cal which is still in my calorie range. Tomorrow's gonna be much easier to stay on plan!
Another thing, I walked for about half an hour which is something I try to incorporate in my daily routine. I even ran for a 100 metres and must say I was out of my breath.

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Good night everyone and "see" you tomorrow!

Day 1 of the challenge = massive fail.

Exercise is completely on track (YAY!) but last night's binge was a little excessive. To say the least. And, I'm really, really craving a nice glass of wine right now after the hellish day I had at work. I didn't have enough time to eat my lunch, so it will totally fit into my calories for the day!

So, I think I'm going to revise my goals for the month, once I figure it out. Exercise is easy - I really enjoy working out. Food is easy except when the binge-monster rears its ugly head. And I'm far too stressed to give up a glass of wine!

But congrats to everyone else who is starting out strong!

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I have had two :) of these little dudes in the last two days. I LOVE this challenge because the scale can be so dang frustrating. I've been doing great all week and then my TOM had to be a couple of days late and of course tonight was my TOPS weigh-in and of course I was up 1.9 lbs! Even though it's not a REAL gain because it will be gone tomorrow since I started TOM this morning, it is still sooooo frustrating!

Being on plan is what I can control and that makes me feel great.:carrot:

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Keep it up everyone!

Going to a concert tomorrow, I might be too exhausted to get my 3DS in :(

Day two was good for me, I stayed on plan with my 40 mins of interval cardio and then I did an extra 2 miles of walking. I probably had a few too many strawberries that tipped my calorie intake but hey, they were strawberries and not a twinkie. =X

The accountability here is just what I needed. I am down 2 more pounds today. :carrot:

Yesterday was great. Another great one coming up today!

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I am updating my original post with smileys, too. Have done pretty well, drinking plenty of fluids and eating within limits. I could have used a few more vegetables yesterday, but that is a pretty minor pick. Overall, I'm pretty happy with myself.

Guys I am struggling! I just want to cry. I feel like I am NEVER going to get out of the 200s. I started another post about this, but today I am feeling REALLY discouraged and wondering why I don't just give up...I won't, but I feel that way. I have been working so hard!! And NOTHING, for about a month now. I know I wasn't on plan that whole month, but to lose nothing when I still have so far to go is very discouraging!
I am going to get my weekly frozen yogurt today, but seriously, I just want to cry....

Originally Posted by PinkHoodie:
Guys I am struggling! I just want to cry. I feel like I am NEVER going to get out of the 200s. I started another post about this, but today I am feeling REALLY discouraged and wondering why I don't just give up...I won't, but I feel that way. I have been working so hard!! And NOTHING, for about a month now. I know I wasn't on plan that whole month, but to lose nothing when I still have so far to go is very discouraging!
I am going to get my weekly frozen yogurt today, but seriously, I just want to cry....

I'm sorry to hear that. :( I've had months like that. They've always been followed by a big loss. And there's something about that 200 line! No one reaches it without a struggle. :no: I think there's some sort of initiation pause we all must pass there. You just have to stay the course. The scale will move again, but it is certainly is discouraging.

Thanks AngelicLyna! :) PinkHoodie, hang in there! Look at all the progress you've made so far. :hug:

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Hope everyone is having a great day! :)

I'm joining!! I wrote a big long spill about joining and the Internet ate it!!

Thank girls! You all rock! :)
CutieCourt WELCOME! And I HATE when the internet does that! It annoys me so bad!!!

I am not part of the 100 lb group. Ok if I join? I leave for hawaii in 31 days including today. I have actually been on plan a few days already in a row. But a 30 day challenge is something I am excited to prove to myself I can do.

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Yesterday went pretty well! I didn't have time to bake a cake for my boyfriend's birthday, I had 3 papers to write and I had to drive into Brooklyn for class right after dinner. I saved calories throughout the day because I knew we were going to be buying a small cake, and I wound up still being slightly under my caloric limit! I had one slice of cake, and when my boyfriend sliced some reduced fat cheddar and ham to put on crackers at 11:30pm I kindly declined ;) Yay for planning - I'll definitely consider this an on plan day!

Since I have PCOS, my periods are very irregular. I got it Sunday after exercising, but the time before that was 2 to 3 months prior. The scale is WOOOOSH-ing like crazy! Maybe all that extra water weight? I'm not complaining!

I have a long day at school today, 3pm - 9:30pm so I have to bring my dinner and snacks along with me since my school has no healthy options (except for a "salad" bar that's 8 dollars a pound.. NTY!)

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Pink, I know it's a struggle.. I'm certainly in it with you because my body acts the same way..stupid PCOS! It's taken me months to get past 286 on the scale, so just be patient and focus on how healthy you're becoming rather than the numbers on the scale.

Easier said than done, I know.. I'm here if you need to rant :hug:

-Stephy

PS- There was half of a homemade ice cream cake left and I told him to take it to work with him today..old me would have never said that! We can do this Chickies!

Originally Posted by CutieCourt:
I'm joining!! I wrote a big long spill about joining and the Internet ate it!!

The internet seems to be a compulsive over-eater! :rofl:

Welcome Court!

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So far, so good.

Pinkie - Why so glum? Something that helps me is planning out my meals and following the plan exactly. If you get too hungry on your meals try to eat more apples, whole grain pasta, and anything with fiber in it. It will make you feel a lot more full. Hope that helps!

Creech - You sound like such a busy girl! What are you studying?

Today, I decided to move my exercise routine to Saturday because I am working a twelve hour shift! Erggg--well at least I get a dancing veggie on my program today! LOL.

Originally Posted by PinkHoodie:
Guys I am struggling! I just want to cry. I feel like I am NEVER going to get out of the 200s. I started another post about this, but today I am feeling REALLY discouraged and wondering why I don't just give up...I won't, but I feel that way. I have been working so hard!! And NOTHING, for about a month now. I know I wasn't on plan that whole month, but to lose nothing when I still have so far to go is very discouraging!
I am going to get my weekly frozen yogurt today, but seriously, I just want to cry....

I don't know your routines but I'll share you my experience and see if you can relate. I stayed around 200-205 for the whole summer this year and I was on plan with my food intake... aside from those BBQ parties where I had more than enough BBQ sauce. Anyway, I realized that I wasn't working out hard enough so I was just maintaining my weight instead of losing. My former routine was alternating between strength training and jogging 2-3 miles each day which was a breeze but the strength training I did was just from magazines that I read. I stopped my jogging and my so-called strength training and replaced it with fitness videos (Insanity by Shaun T) and the pounds are just melting off now. I'm on day 9 and I've lost 5.4lbs, an inch off my waist, my appetite has decreased, my water intake has greatly increased and I've noticed that my body is visibly stronger, muscles... on me.. who would've thought? For me, setting down a good solid diet plan and then pushing myself out of my comfort zone for at least 5 days, has given me more confidence that I can do it, not to mention how great it's making me feel. I'm so serious, it's like a drug and it's giving me a great high :D So give it a try and push harder. :carrot:

Originally Posted by PinkHoodie:
Guys I am struggling! I just want to cry. I feel like I am NEVER going to get out of the 200s. I started another post about this, but today I am feeling REALLY discouraged and wondering why I don't just give up...I won't, but I feel that way. I have been working so hard!! And NOTHING, for about a month now. I know I wasn't on plan that whole month, but to lose nothing when I still have so far to go is very discouraging!
I am going to get my weekly frozen yogurt today, but seriously, I just want to cry....

I was feeling like this just last week and have several times during my journey. It's like I can't get out of the 200's (did once got to 197) and back up to the 200's. I know regardless of what anyone says you're still going to feel what you feel but please believe me when I say I understand and you are going to HAVE to take it one minute at a time.

Seriously you are going to have to dig waaaay deep inside and focus. To be honest I get scared b/c I get all gung ho (like now with my eating and exercise) then BAM!!! I'm back in a funk struggling to get out but this time I am just focusing on one minute at a time if I look to tomorrow I get overwhlemed, if I think about how much more weight I have to lose I get frustrated, when I think of what food I can't eat right now b/c it will cause me to binge I get depressed so you know what? I don't! I've decided to stop doing that to myself b/c it is self sabotage.

We are all here fighting this battle with you and we all are going to succeed in achieving our goals together regardless of how long it takes. It doesn't matter how many times we start over the point is to get up and try again and not give up.

You can do this girl!! I believe in you! :hug:

Looks like people are doing pretty well, despite the struggles. At least we're making progress!

Pink, I'm right there with you, although you're closer than I am. It IS a struggle but it will happen. Just keep moving forward, keep extra awesome track for a while and you'll break through.

I'm still on-plan, myself. I'm not so good about getting here to post daily. I'm so tired of feeling like my life is in a constant state of motion

I would love to join especially since I restarted my plan on 9/29. I am a few days late joining but I have been on plan the last two days. Today is going great!! I gotta admit I am doing well:D.

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Pinkie-

I know exactly how you feel. It took me about 2 years to get from 168 to 158, then, I gained it all back and after my honeymoon I weighed 164. Over the past few months, my weight hasn't budged from 160 at all, and it is devastating, especially all the work that gets put into weight loss! (working out, meal plans, eating right, avoiding temptation).

I still don't even know if I am going to lose weight. :(

I keep trying to make a change in my life, and it's hard. It's hard to say, "Are you serious, this is how I am going to eat the rest of my life?" It's a downer. All those yummy fried foods and sugary goodness will not be indulged in as massively as I have done before. It's over. The rarity of fried foods and sweet sugar is a once in a while thing. My new favorite sugar is in apples and fried foods aren't something I can touch.

But in trading in all that yummy goodness and massive indulgence, I guess there is something that its being trading for--a great body and intense feeling of confidence.

I get tired not thinking that I am not the best me I can be.

I hope that helps with some strength pinkie, because I know how it feels to not have the scale budge, it's horrible.

I saw something on one of the picture goals that a lady wrote after losing 120 pounds: Failure is not a person, it's an event.

I liked how she had said that.

Over and out, and see all u girls and guys tomorrow!

I'm really struggling. I hate TOM and the power it has over me.

GRRRRRRR.

Pink, imagine a box of butter for each pound you've lost so far! You are doing amazing and WILL get past that elusive 200 mark. Hang in there and be proud of what you have done.

fatmac, don't give mother nature that power over you. You're stronger than her. Go treat yourself to a nice bubble bath and ignore her.

Today was another good day for me. I'm still fighting the last of a cold so didn't eat all my food. I will take that as a win in the "listen to what your body needs" department!

I also met with a chiro who is working with my on my food allergies and digestive problems. One adjustment to my neck and I already felt 10x better. I am encouraged :dancer:

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I made it, day 3 is over and I stuck to my plan. I am very satisfied.

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I'm very happy to report I ate completely on plan today :) I brought dinner with me to school and 3 separate snacks, and I'm still under my calorie limit.

On TDP it says I'm allowed 1790 calories a day to lose 3 pounds a week.. I feel like that is so much! I'm averaging around 1400, give or take a little. Should I up my calories while I still can so I have wiggle room to reduce when I'm at a lower weight? Or should I just stick where I am and listen to my body? Although my calorie limit wasn't hit, I did go over my sodium intake for the day and that really bothers me.. trying to drink extra water to flush it out :D

Lots and lots of schoolwork to do the next couple of days so I might not be able to check in tomorrow.. we'll see how it goes. I'm also taking a verrrrry important test Saturday morning which determines whether I graduate or not.. keep your fingers crossed please! :^:

I love this thread! We should totally do this every month and keep it going :]

-Stephy

Originally Posted by librarygirl111:
Creech - You sound like such a busy girl! What are you studying?

I'm majoring in Childhood Education with a minor in music :)

-Stephy

Today was a HUGE mess up, and its my fault because I didn't plan. I ended up not eating anything ALL day! I was so busy, and now here it is 10 and I am eating off plan because I was starving. Hello? How stupid can I be...of course I'm never going to get under 200 like this! URGH!
I hope this is the only frownie face I end up with on my record, because it doesn't feel good ONE BIT!