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Wow- lots of chatter today- tough to keep up.
had a good day at work & I enticed the kids & hubby to walk the dog with me & we checked out a new cafe near by. Kids had gelato- I had a lemon ice which was yummy :) Don't know when/if TBL is on up north & we don't have cable- so i'll read the recaps etc. |
Hey everyone! Well I did pretty good yesterday, but today was another story. I ended up eating pretty badly, and didn't get to exercise because the elliptical broke, so I did homework instead (which really needed to get done). I am also trying to decide between counting calories and weight watcher points, but I will be doing WW on my own. I counted calories last spring and lost 15 pounds in about 2 months. Then I got fitted for a bridesmaid dress and went on vacation the next day and got completely off track. I kept telling myself I had to maintain, not lose, so that I could fit in the dress and ended up gaining back 7 pounds (but didn't gain any inches!). Right now I am giving the WW points a try, hopefully it works! I'm having trouble fitting in the amount of exercise that I would like due to going to school 5 days a week and working the other two. But Oct. 18 will be my last day at work so that I can have the weekends to concentrate on school/exercise. I'll graduate in December then start my new job at a school.
Well tomorrow is a new day, and even though I can't exercise as much as I'd like right now, I can be very careful about what I eat. So I WILL do better tomorrow. Hope everyone has a great day tomorrow. Goodnight Red Team! |
Okay I so mega proud of myself for two reasons.
1. I have finally run a consistent 10:42 miles for 3 MILES (see I told I am still slow but I am so happy to be under 11:06 I don't know what to do) 2. I didn't feel like going to run yesterday so instead I took a nap (like an hour). When I woke up I felt bad for not running and was to eat something (emotional eater here ) but instead I told myself if I only run 3 miles then I would have done SOMETHING and then I can quit. :) Well I did my 3 miles at a 10:42 PACE :carrot: and I did quit :o but only because I got to the gym so late and absolutely had to be back at the house for by 8:00 for TBL! :D Kim – Seems like you had a pretty busy yesterday. How did everything workout? MsPerception – Yes the Monthly challenges. That is awesome what you are doing. Back when I met you were in the middle of moving and trying to stay focused. WTG Amber – WTG on NOT buying chips! Bradleysmom – I couldn’t wait to get home last night. I am so glad the season has started. It motivates me to work really hard. IDK why it just does. Angela – Are you teacher? Forgive I must have missed it somewhere. Also once you start weight training and working out in general (at least in the first couple weeks) when your muscles will retain fluid because they are recovering (lactic acid). Your body will eventually adjust. Just keep getting in your fluid and continue your plan like have been. Good Luck Igetfit – That is awesome what you are doing. Everything will go fine. Cakses – I hope you feel better Timeforme – It gets easier. And then as soon as you are comfy with 2 miles, you will just push yourself harder…LOL. You are doing great LadyBug – I do WW’s as well. I really love it!! Zoochick – I like your attitude. That is right today is a new day. A chance to start all over. And remember we are here for you! |
Just popping in real quick before my workout.... haven't watched Biggest Loser yet, as I was working and DVRed it. Probably won't get to it until Friday night unfortunately. Anyway, hope you all are doing well with your eating and working out!
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Hope everyone has a Wonderful Wednesday!!! I think that if I lacked motivation before watching TBL last night certainly gave me the motivation to continue. I usualy do not become emotionally vested in TV shows but I think within minutes last night I became vested. I even cried and I do not cry easily.
My son had a football game last night and they lost big time and he is so down right now. It makes me so sad to see him emotionally defeated. I am sure this afternoon will not be any better as he will go to school and hear all the smack talk. I am just hoping it is not too bad. he did very well, but he just takes it all so personally just to be 11. I keep telling him even Peyton Manning looses games and thows interceptions and that when he was 11 he was not perfect either, but who believes what their mom says right?? Anyway, I did very well eating yesterday. I did not even think about visiting the concession stand during the game. That is one good thing about having your kids on the field. I am so preoccupied watching them, I could care less about snacks. I did not get any offical exercise but I chased and I mean chased Baby Andrew around for about 2 hours last night so that has to count for a little something, right? at least I was moving. So the plan for today is eating on plan and getting some exercise!! easy enough, I hope... Cakebatter- way to go on your running you are a Superstar!!!! |
Oh, I am going to love this season of TBL! Everyone seems so nice! I know the meanness doesnt come out til later in the season though! I usually pick a team to root for but I am having a hard time deciding!
I weighed myself this morning and I am down 3.6 lbs!! I cant believe it, I have been stuck at 280 since the baby was born, 10 months ago, (had no motivation to try to lose it!) |
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GOOD MORNING REDDIES!
Has anyone used a mini trampoline (rebounding)? I was thinking about getting one. |
GO ALL YOU REDDIES!!!!
It feels excellent to have made a decision to take back my life! Just worked out the entire 2 hours it took to watch last night season premier on tape. They should run the show 7 nights a week! |
Good Morning Red Team. Not much new with me. Watched the show last night. So inspiring. And such heart wrenching stories from everyone on it. Makes me grateful for the small problems I have in my life.
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Greetings Ladies!
Doing as well as I can here...seeing as how my life has been absorbed by a huge bubble of stress...Just alot of cooking, a rehersal dinner for my friends wedding, and then the actual wedding on Sat. Hopefully by Sunday everything will calm itself down. Zoochick and Ladybug: I have done both WW and Calorie Counting and been successful with both. I love WW because of the accountability and support (if you find a good meeting!), and I love calorie counting because it is versatile and well...free! If it makes a difference, as I mentioned in a precvious post WW is running a promotion right now where you get two months for the price of one. Amber-: I agree, it's going to be hard to pick a favorite this season on TBL. Igetfitnstrong: When I lived with my Mom she had a mini-trampoline and I used it quite a bit. It was great to use while watching TV because it can be so mindless. Well, I'm off to see what comes of today...or rather what I can make of it! |
Ms Perception~ Congrats on losing the weekend weight! :dancer:
AmberL~ Great job on making a good choice! :dancer: Timeforme~ Two miles is nothing to shake your head at! Great Job!!! :dancer: chiquita623~ Exercises during commercials is a great idea! JasonsLea~ What’s going on? Are you okay? :hug: cakses~ Yikes! That’s a lot of driving! I hope you’re feeling better! Ladybug2680~ I have some amazing weight watchers recipes if you want them! CakeBatter~ Amazing job with the running! Yesterday was chaos and resulted in my falling off the wagon a bit, but I survived! Mommyofsix~ I totally teared up also!!! JayTee~ Great job!!!:dancer: We went for another hike yesterday and not only did I go, but I made it to the top AGAIN! Two different mountains in two days, and I conquered both of them. I admit there was some serious heavy breathing and a lot of stopping, but I still made it! I was going to get up early today to go to the gym, but I was super exhausted from school, climbing a mountain, and then waitressing that I just had to sleep in until 6:30. Today is my roommates bday and I plan on taking her to a really nice restaurant that has an amazing salad bar, so I can still be good. Biggest Loser was awesome last night although I’m already annoyed with the first person they eliminated as I feel like her partner really wasn’t putting very much into the workouts, while she did have a break through with Jillian and pushed herself really hard. I love TBL, but I hate the whole “game” part of it where people get rid of others because they feel threatened by then… it is super annoying… Anyways! Happy Hump Day everyone!!! |
I am going to get a chance to rad through this all at some point. Life has been very crazy between the party we are having this weekend and all of the medical tests I am going through. I am doing okay with the eating. I am trying to get some walking in but I figure I am cleaning like a maniac and running around with the boys that should count as some decent exercise.
I hope everyone is doing well. Hopefully by Sunday things will start to slow down and I can chat some more. |
:(Had my official weigh in today and I've stayed the same. So no weight loss from me to help the reds along. Sorry folks. I did try but to be totally honest I fell off the wagon and binged the last couple of days, which is also why I haven't been posting up my food.
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Still here, reading as much as I can when I have moments to sit. Down to 197.0 today. Hoping to get to 195 by Monday to make it an even 10 pounds. Still in agony and only jello is cutting it (and water of course). Tried soft foods and that was a BAD idea hehe.
Hope you're all having a great day! |
Go Red Go
the red team is ready to kick some butt!!
We all want weight loss so here we go, we all like to win I know!! I just walked a mile and half- ready to jump start our success!:carrot::hug: |
Okay this is how out of it I've been lately. I didn't even know this thread was up until just now. Being the second week of school has a lot to do with it. I am still trying to get everything scheduled and running smoothly.
My weight is stuck, which is annoying the crap out of me. I'm eating approz. 1300 calories, working out everyday, all the usual stuff. The scale just won't budge. I will try to get here more when things settle down a bit at school. I am usually one to get on everyday, and crazy enough to try personals. i will get back in the swing, really!!! |
Wow lots to read. Everyone seems to be doing a great job. For those of you who have fallen off the wagon it happens we just have to remember to get back on track and continue this journey. Tomorrow or your next meal can be a new beginning. I hope to start jogging more next week instead of walking so much. I will burn these calories/pounds away. Tomorrow I plan to do my weigh in. I sure hope all my calorie counting and weight lifting pays off on the scale. I'm still sore :dizzy:
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quick check in - I was doing very well but fudged up dinner and i didn't run today. I will do better tomorrow. I hope to lose AT LEAST 2 pounds before weigh-in on Monday.*fingers crossed*
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Hello everyone! Good job to everyone for the weightloss and exercise achievements! I have also been very busy lately. I am taking 19 hrs this semester so that I can graduate in December, so I am in school Monday through Friday. Then 2-3 days a week I tutor my littler brother when he gets off of school. I also help my boyfriend and 2 other friends with their Statistics class both during the week and on weekends when I get off of work. Then I have to find time to do my own homework. So I haven't really been getting in the exercise I should be. I'm hoping my dad will fix our elliptical this weekend because I will get on that when I take breaks from school work. I did great with food today though, and I also woke up to a 1 lb loss this morning! I almost have all my water in for today, I'm only short 8 oz and will drink that while I study tonight. Have a great day tomorrow Red Team!!
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Originally Posted by Nicki54: |
Hey there ladies... poppin in for a quick hello.. I think I may have gotten over my lil water retention blip.. lol heres hoping lol.. I hope everyone has had a great day and evening.. O.. and CakeBatter, yes I am a preschool teacher/the assistant director of a daycare.. huge bonus is there is not much time to sit on my behind lol always moving... May God Bless :grouphug:
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Hi Red Team,
I'm going to try to get to the personals next week, this one seems to be moving at warp speed. Tonight was a funeral vigil (not anyone I know, but I was the person leading it), Tomorrow is the funeral during the day, and a meeting in the evening. Friday I do home visits and get packed for the weekend, and I'm back a tfaire for the weekend. It's going to be pirate weekend so that should be lots of fun. I'll also get to reconnect with some friends I haven't seen in a long time. I hope everyone has a great week! Bette K |
Zoochick - Good Gracious you are a busy lady! I hoep you get your elliptical fixed.
Angela - Aww that job sounds so fun! |
Good Morning Red Team. Not much new with me. But the day is still young I suppose!! I think I'll WI tomorrow and then again next Friday as I am going to Philly next Sat. to see my DD and her boys. Then I'll get back on track with my normal Sunday WI's.
Sounds like everyone is doing well with the exercise and eating. Keep up the good work!! My eating has been right in the ball park calorie wise but I need to step up the exercise routine I think. Has anyone used Jillian's supplements? I've seen them advertised and just wondered if they're worth the money. Better go for now. I'll be back later today. Remember to be good to yourselves!!! |
Hi ladies! (And gents?) Hope everyone is having a great day! It is gloomy and rainy here today, but I am at work, so that's okay. I forgot my water today so I am going to run to Target in a bit and buy a big smart water. I messed up a little last night (TOM is barrelling in) so I snacked on some of DHs corn chips. I had frosted mini wheats for breakfast and I packed nothing but healthiness for lunch today so, no time like the present to get back on track, right?
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Good Morning Teamies!
Not too much going on here...weight is up this morning, but I suspect it is water and will be back down by our first WI day. Today is work...business...cooking...business...cleaning... business...you get the picture. Good news! My sister has been talking about wanting to get healthy and lose weight for a while now and she has been experiencing all sorts of health problems (pre-diabetes, hormone wackiness, etc) which I suspect are largely due to the 30 or so pounds that she has gained this past year. In the past she has been very resistent to talking about weight loss with me as she never saw herself as someone who could lose weight without even trying. So the good news is she agreed to do a weight loss challenge with me! The challenge will span the 100 days between now and Christmas and we will WI once a week. The sister that loses the greatest percentage by Christmas wins a gift card to a clothing store which we are both (and my mother as well!) contributing money towards. I will of course still be doing this challenge, but what great added motivation! The challenge will be challenged will be blogged, but the blog isn't set up yet so I will give you the link once I do that. Have a great day! |
SimpleRhythm-Great idea with your sister! I did a challenge with my mom last winter and it was one of the things that got me more motivated to lose.
I'm doing okay, weight is down a touch today and food and exercise are OP, but I'm just not feeling great. I'm tired, moody and have a touch of a cold. I just want to lay down and rest all day. Ya know, maybe I should. Maybe this should just be one of those days I don't make myself feel like crap for feeling like crap! LOL Well, I'll let ya know how it goes. |
Nicki54 ~ You can do it!
KimL1214 ~ Wow! 2 Mountains in 2 days!!!! Awesome job! CakeBatter ~ Congrats on your running pace. That's great! Mommyofsix ~ I hear ya with your son and football. My son is the exact same way with his baseball team. bradleys mom ~ Congrats on your 3.6 pounds! Tomorrow is my weigh in day. I should have a pretty significant loss since I did my starting weight as soon as we could post it and these have been my first few weeks following WW and exercising. I can feel my wedding ring spinning around my finger, which was tight before the challenge, so I think that's a good sign! |
Had a bit of a blow out yesterday. Ate almost 300 calorie too many. Fortunately my last two days were pretty low, so I'm still at 1500 average, but I felt pretty gross last night. I have managed to recapture 25 of the 40 minutes I skipped on yesterday, so all in all the week is looking pretty good. My siblings will be with us this weekend, so I'll be less likely to randomly snack (kids have supersonic hearing for snack food, and do you know how quickly 7 kids will go through your treats?!?) I am really feeling confident that I'm going to see another nice drop on Sunday.
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Nicki54~ Keep posting your food anyways, it will help you stay more accountable and make you less likely to have more binges.
cakses~ I lived on popsicles and broth for almost four weeks when I had my tonsils out so I know how you’re feeling! I hope you start feeling better soon! mtiger~ Try mixing things up… like a new workout or upping your calories for a couple days, then going back down… often that will help kick start your weight loss zoochick777~ WOW, crazy schedule!!! Bette k~ I love pirates!!! That sounds like a blast!!! SimpleRhythm~ That is awesome that your sister is going to do a challenge with you! Timeforme~ That’s awesome about the wedding ring! I love when my rings start feeling loose! MonteCristo~ Seriously! My roommates kids are all over me the moment I open anything packaged! The school day is finally over, but I still have to waitress tonight. I’ve been struggling more with food lately and I think it has a lot more to do with not getting enough sleep. I try to go to bed early and end up lying awake for a good hour or two. Nothing too exciting here… FRIDAY IS ALMOST HERE!!! |
Hey fellow red team members, you are all sounding so motivated and it is very motivating to read how well you've been doing. I've been kind of down this week, and not following plan exactly, but I am avoiding binging and getting some exercise in. I think I just need to plan out my week to the letter next week, and it will go better. I did catch the BL last night off my DVR, and it was a tearjerker. I can't decide who to root for yet, but I will definitly be tuning in.
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My official home weigh-in is tomorrow. I was down just a wee bit today. So tonight I am doing a long walk/jog. Maybe I'll try eating more calories today and see what happens. I do so many different types of workouts that I know I mix up my exercise. So maybe I can try mixing up my food. It's worth a shot i guess.
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hello red team!
having a bit of trouble getting my exercise in this week... studying, home stuff, just everything. on the days i run, no problem. but i haven't established a strength routine yet, and the days have truly been just FILLED. im sure things will calm down next week, and then i can get into a more structured routine. and i am looking to make my 300 min exercise goal for this week. |
hey red team!!!! I happy to report I have not gained weight due to TOM and I also ran 8 miles today. I have also met my exercise minutes goal. WOOT WOOT! Check back in the morning!
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Hey all. My normal weigh-in will be saturday but this week I'll be weighing in tomorrow b/c I'm heading up to my parents' for the weekend. I'm not too sure I've lost anything in addition to last week's 4.4 lb loss. I'm just getting back in the gym this week after being sick at the beginning of the month, and my body is still adjusting. Can't wait to see how our team does this week. Go Red!
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I was bad today I didn't get to exercise my normal 135 minutes of cardio and I eat a small bag of cookies (780 calories). I let my cravings and not feeling well get the best of me.
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Hi All!
Well tonight I met my Week 1 Challenge minutes and am really happy with myself because I HATE to exercise! Question - so I usually weigh in on Mondays but want to change it to Friday. Will tomorrow's weight be what I use for our 9/21 weigh in? Now that I typed this, it sounds dumb.......it would be my 9/21 weigh in weight, right? Thanks! |
Hey Ladies.. I hope you all had a great day.. I am doing well with my exercise.. very proud of myself!! Today was Day 4 of W1/L1 of Biggest Losers Cardio Max and I was able to get through the whole thing with 0 "breaks" to get water and breath a little.. so a little milestone for me lol I am looking forward to my work out everyday now and am hoping that by mid - late October I will be training to start running again using the C25K program. I am so curious to see the scale on weighin day..lol and how well we have all done! have a great night every one.. :grouphug: and may God bless...
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