Maile - Welcome! I'm kinda new here too. H82Sweat - I just got off a two-week stretch with no loss whatsoever - sucks! I waited it out, though, stayed on plan, and as of today I've FINALLY busted through it and am down a pound. It's hard and just freaking irritating to stay on plan with nothing to really show for it, but stick with it! I bet you'll break through it. P H A T - Ohhh I would KILL for a pool I could use! Lucky you! jigglefree - Good nugget. I am so prone to taking one set-back and using it as a reason to give up entirely... CorinneIrene - 18 hours?! Wow, that's crazy. Are you able to move around on the job, at least, to kill time and get some exercise? jdonato - I'd say you've got a right to be not-so-perky after that... What an awful birthday weekend. I hope things get better for you soon. envelope - Wow, that's pretty flattering. Great motivation!
As for me, yesterday was good. Came in a hundred calories under-budget on accident, and did well on my workouts. I've added P90 in addition to C25K, and I'm really liking it so far, except for the power yoga, which kicked my butt. Didn't help that my cat thought that planks were a good time for him to come rubbing back and forth under me and get cat hair stuck to all my sweaty bits. I'm down a pound this morning (the lowest I've been since I got pregnant!), so I'm pretty happy!
Last edited by BigChiefHoho; 07-26-2011 at 05:02 PM.
hi ladies! I was MIA while on a trip in Alabama since Friday night. My mom's Internet was funky and I couldn't get on. Forgot how dependent I am on technology! LOL
It was great trip...exhausting...but good. I was so anxious about traveling alone with my kids, and doing all the "vacay" stuff while staying at 1200 cals. Crazy, right?? It ended up being better than I thought. I stayed at 1300-1400 the whole time and got a couple workouts in, so it all evened out. I just got home and I am down 2 pounds since I left!
jdonato- I am SO sorry! What an awful experience!! On your bitthday, too....what did you end up doing? Hopefully even something small, just to boost your spirits.
This past Friday the 22nd, our apartment building caught on fire. It was all over the news. The Bf and I evacuated when our hall was full of smoke and just as we got out it went up in flames. We got the cat out too. After the fire was put out, our apartment didn't have flame damage but smoke damage and had to throw out 70% of our stuff.
*hugs & prayers*
You will get back on the CCin' wagon when the time is right. Heal & rest; you've been through an emotional, physical & mental devastating event.
Chickiechicks: Awesome work keeping nice and close to OP while out of town! That is something I'm trying to work on!
I ended out the day about 1490 cals. I also didn't get to exercise and tomorrow I may not either. ICK! I would like to make the time tomorrow evening, but it will be a super long day for us.
Anyhow, I'll check in tomorrow night or so! Keep it movin'!
Last edited by tdiprincess; 07-26-2011 at 10:45 PM.
YAY!!! Count me in! I have a wedding that weekand! I love to be a size 10 by then and no more pop until after that! WE can do it. I am about a size 12 now... but I think ten is a realistic possibility! I haven't workrd out for a week and am going to work out four times a week till the wedding, starting tomorrow. Good luck ALL
Good Morning.
I'm feeling real good today. I had a great day on plan and looking forward to the weekend to see how my choices have served me. I was up late last night so now I'm at work and sleepy. Since it's going to be a busy day I have no time to let being sleepy now affect the rest of my day. I have all my stuff to stay on plan and I will not be unsettled by the cupcake parade.
Shmoops - Welcome to the challenge and yes you can get to a 10. Tdiprincess - Have a great day today and I'm sure you will be fine without the exercise. Make sure you are prepared for success today. Chickie - Congrats on the loss while on vacay!! That is awesome. Something to be very proud of and celebrate. BigCheif - That's so cool to know you have the pregnancy weight off. Now that's an accomplishment!!! H82Sweat - That is interesting...IF - I was wondering how that works. I have to be mentally prepared before fasting or I forget I'm fasting by 10am. I never thought about using it as a tool with my weight loss. JD - It seems tough right now but keep getting up and keep breathing and you will wake up one day and realize you are past that difficulty and it made you stronger. Emme - Yes running makes me hungry which is one of the other reasons I don't run. Today is my walk/jog day and I'm thinking I will make it a light one so I don't get hungry. Corinne - Glad to be of service.
Today's Nugget: It's a new day with new promise. So grab a hold of the promise and take advantage of the day. When it's gone it can be remembered but not repeated. These 24 hours are yours to live well and enjoy life. Just because you are working, taking care of a family or it's just you keeping your household running enjoy your life TODAY!!!
Last edited by jigglefree; 07-27-2011 at 08:41 AM.
ChickieChicks - I am SO hooked on technology... My parents are still on dial-up, and it seriously gives me actual physical pain to try to use their internet. Kind of depressing, really. Anyway, nice work losing while on a trip - that's pretty impressive! Schmoops - Yeah, I think losing a size is definitely a realistic goal for the time we have left. Good luck!
I did great yesterday! Actually, it wasn't really any better than normal, just on plan, but it felt really good. Made some kick-*** chicken and indian-style rice for supper....yum! Off to lift some weights now.
jdon ~ I am so sorry to hear about what happened! I am glad that you and your bf and cat are safe and weren't injured. Stay strong. And happy belated birthday!
H82Sweat ~ My mind runs like that, too....do I eat more/less, do I exercise more/less? Just stick with it and keep on pushing!
princess ~ It sounds like your breakfast was tasty! Way to make good choices!
BigChief ~ Good luck with P90X! I've heard it was brutal.
Chickie ~ I'm glad you had a great trip! It's impressive that you were able to stay at 1200 even while on vacation!
jiggle ~ Hopefully the business of your day will keep you awake...good luck!!
Hope everyone else is doing great today. Happy Hump Day!
I'm giving the picture thing a shot here. These are my daughter's jeans and I feel pretty good about fitting into them (American Eagle favorite boyfriend jeans size 8) although, as you can all see, I still have a loooong ways to go. The tummy bulge really bothers me the most. Also please excuse my messy basement LOL We're slowly restoring an older home and all the spillover ends up in our dungeon!
You look awesome h82sweat! I need to do the picture thing too. Maybe I'll have the hubby take a picture of me tonight or tomorrow so I have something to compare with later on.
I'll be exercising shortly. Gonna do circuit training first 2x and then 30ds. Should take me about 1.5hrs. I will take a short break between circuit and 30ds too. -It didn't end up being as long of a day as we had planned.
Eating has been decent as well today. I still have quite a bit to eat. Trying to figure out what we want for dinner LOL. I'm not a planner. I just weigh my food and make it all fit! Whatever we have for dinner I will add a nice big salad to it!
Later chickies! Keep it movin'!
Ok my goal is not a weight goal, but a maintenance goal. I just want to keep working out six times a week and keeping my calorie counting in check. For me this next month or so won't be about losing the pounds as much as staying motivated and on track because I'm only about a week in and losing major steam. Love to you all, good luck on your goals!!
purdumse- That sounds like a great goal! I think when I get around 155 I may do the same thing. Awesome work thus far! Keep it up!!
I ended up just doing circuit training. I made it through it twice pretty good. Tomorrow will be cycling and 30DS.
I'm at 1386 calories, but I'm lacking in calcium and fat. For some reason these last couple days I have been lacking in fat. I'm good everywhere else just not fat. I think I might eat around 1500 calories and just add some nuts to get the fat in there and maybe have a glass of milk to finish off calcium or bring me close.
Lucky you!
It seems tough right now but keep getting up and keep breathing and you will wake up one day and realize you are past that difficulty and it made you stronger.
Anyway, nice work losing while on a trip - that's pretty impressive!
That sounds like a great goal! I think when I get around 155 I may do the same thing. Awesome work thus far! Keep it up!! 
