Scout: Welcome to the challenge! You will enjoy it in here!! Awesome work thusfar and I know you will keep making some great improvements!
Sparkle and farn: Thank you for the kind words. I am very happy to help out with the flood work. It's really great to be part of!
Jiggle: Awesome work!! You're doing very well and making some great improvements! You're very motivating!!
Northern: Awesome work staying OP and getting to your goals! You're doing really well!!
Today has been a good day. I'm lacking on protein and fat... so I'll be indulging in a little cheese and a little wine On the days I run I allow myself 15-1600 calories. I did w2d2 of the c25k! It feels really good to be doing this!
Later chickies!
I'm still calorie counting - ranging 15 - 1800 a day. So, a bit over my 1700 limit - but sometimes that's just the way life is!
I've been so busy I cannot post as much - but I'm still rooting for all of you.
Due to work, I jog 4 x's a week - Thurs. to Sun. The other days I stay lightly active with brisk walking from here to there.
I just tried on a pair of jeans that were WAY to tight to wear out in public in August and they are still a bit snug, but I could technically wear them (without busting open the seams) if I wanted. So, that was exciting.
In addition to calorie counting, I'm adding in more salads and drinking more water this month.
Tdi & Unna: sounds like you guys are plugging along and staying active. Way to go!
I have a pretty low-cal day planned, hopefully will make up for any underestimating I did yesterday. Will be busy this evening getting things ready for my friend's visit this weekend, but I will at least squeeze in my 2-mile WATP video. Funny, I remember way back when when that was kind of a hard workout for me. Now I barely break a sweat. I should probably do something more challenging, but I think 30 minutes is all I can spare today. Still better than nothing!
Thanks for the welcome tdiprincess and NorthernExposure! I hope to rock it like you two!
I tracked my calories yesterday and saw the kind devolution of my choices. Managed to stay on track through the day, with calories to spare. Started to make dinner (a frittata w/eggs, ham, peas, and corn) when a friend called to say she was coming over and would I like her to pick me up something? I said no and ate my frittata, but she did bring snacks and a bottle of vino, which I indulged in. The wine did me in, put me over calories. Actually, the wine and the extra slice of frittata I had before bed (didn't want to wake up foggy...) Ay yi yi. Sigh.
Ah, well. Recorded it, and started over today. Coffee and frittata for breakfast, will likely hit up Jimmy John's for lunch, and have a single serving casserole waiting for me when I get home late tonight. Snacks (granola bar and cheese) to tide me over, ready to go. Certainly won't get in any significant walking today but am aiming for a couple walks over the weekend.
So far so good this week. I started Monday at 218 (bloat from the weekend) and I weighed in this AM at 213.4. Tomorrow I will be down to 212, which Is where I should be .
I have had one high calorie day - Tuesday at 2800 cals. All the others have been at the low end of my range 13-1400s).
I am hoping to be 211 by Sunday (or dare I hope 210?). We shall see. Tonight after work I am reinstating my gym membership at Anytime. Because of that, I am also doing a personal challenge along with this one. I am going to see how much I can lose in these 15 days. I am hoping to be very close to 200 by Thanksgiving Once I reach onederland, I'll go back to my slower weight loss.
Hey there! Just a quick check in.. no c25k today since it's rest day. However, I just finished doing the Zumba Wii game for 40mins. That is SO MUCH FUN!! HA!! I did it with MIL and we enjoyed ourselves while burning calories!
Foodwise has been decent. I have about 200 calories left for the day to finish out around 1600calories.
Hope everyone is doing well! See you chickies later!
Hey everyone, hope you all had an amazing Thursday! I've done pretty well this entire week, so I'm pretty happy with myself. Just need to keep working out, I've been getting lazy...uh oh...
Anyways, I was just talking with a friend earlier about motivation. She is on a diet/lifestyle change as well, and we were talking about the things that motivate us to lose weight and get healthy. As superficial as this sounds, for me one of the main reasons (besides being healthy overall) is new clothes. I've always loved fashion and have always felt like my weight has limited my ability to express myself through my clothes and wear all the cute stuff my friends were. So getting a new wardrobe is probably my main motivation and keeps me wanting to lose weight.
I was just wondering, out of curiousity, what motivates you guys to be here, on a diet or to change your lifestyle? Just interesting to hear, what motivates everyone.
Well, I'm down .7 lbs since Saturday to 175.5. Honestly a bit less than I had hoped for as I've truly been OP all week, but considering TOM just started this morning, I guess it could have been worse! I was hoping to be able to change my ticker (if it had been 175.4, I would have)....guess it's stuck on 176 for another week . Oh well, as long as I'm going in the right direction, I'm making progress!
Farn: great question! I'm also motivated by new clothes. I'm not a big fashionista, but just being able to buy things that actually LOOK good on me is so motivating (vs. just trying to find something--ANYTHING--that fits but doesn't make me look like a frumpy old lady.) Trying on styles and cuts that I would have never even considered before is so fun. I'm still kind of "stuck" with what I *think* I can wear sometimes. I tend to gravitate toward what I know to be "safe", but I try to be more adventurous now. Of course there are still things that definitely DON'T look good on me, but I just kind of laugh at myself and say "well, maybe in 20 more lbs" . And of course getting into a smaller size is VERY motivating. I've recently realized that XL tops are usually too big for me, and I'm buying Larges now! Still have a little ways to go to get comfortably into my next pant size (12), but my 14's are starting to get a little baggy now
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Knowing I'm late to the challenge, but I like this kind where I don't have to post a weekly weight.
Basically, I want to continue to follow what has been working for me, especially lately. During the work week I'm relatively strict; weekends can be 90%, and that is okay.
If I could get some exercise in, that'd be even better, so I am going to challenge myself to walk during lunch hour. There's really no reason I can't, and I need to push myself to "just do it" so says Nike.
OH, and drink more water!!!
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Reason: water
I was MIA yesterday because it was our Anniversary and I was spending the day with my husband!! We went to the movie to see Towe Heist and it was so funny. I enjoyed it. A little after the movie I got a headache and had to get home to lie down. It was mostly because I hadn't eaten much because we were planning to go out to dinner. We ended up staying home because the headache was persistent. I ate a little something but today we are off to shopping and maybe lunch. I'm feeling better today.
I lost eight pounds last week during the fast and have maintained six lost. Now for those other four to make my Thanksgiving goal.
The cool thing is reading the post by FARN about the clothing...I think it works pretty good for me as well. I'm going to be shopping for a few things today because I shrinking out of what I currently have!!!
Hey Ladies! I had a pretty trying week. I managed to meet my weekly goal of not eating fast food at all, & taking the steps & the water, but I still feel "heavy" .. I put on some water weight because of foods I was eating last week through the ROOF in sodium .. & I'm starting to get scared that the weight I put on is legit .. I sure hope not though because it would set me way back in my goals .. sigh.. Well I don't want to get anyone else down, I'm very proud of those of you who are sticking with your goals & seeing results.. Keep up the good work & you beauties have a great weekend! ~
Farn: I LOVE being able to buy new clothes! One way to motivate me is when I'm shopping I buy a pair of pants or sweater, whatever, that is slightly too small. The kind where I only have to lose 2-5lbs to fit it perfectly. That really gets me going!!
Northern: Awesome work thusfar! Especially starting your period!! Keep on track and you will definitely loose! You will probably whoosh in a couple days once your body lets go of water and fat! Keep going though!!
124chick: Welcome! I really like your goals. There's no huge push to get to a certain weight, but just keep doing the best you can! Keep it up!!
jiggle: Awesome job keep off the fasting lbs!! I don't think I could do a fast. I honestly don't even want to try! LOL. Good job though!!
As for me: My NSV: The other day I bought an exercise jacket from Old Navy. They have matching compression pants, but I didn't buy them because I was a little selfconcious. WELL, my MIL works there and saw that I only bought the jacket. She didn't ask why...but she bought me a pair of the pants to match. I really STILL didn't want to wear them and then decided to just wear them! For me, getting over being self-conscious is huge and I think it was a good step for me to do!
Also I completed week 2 of c25k today! WOOT!!
For my weight, I WI today at 151.4!!! I seriously stepped on and off the scale 6 times because I didn't believe it!!!! I'm really happy! It actually makes 149 for this challenge reasonable!!
PHAT: I'm sorry you're going through this! It is so tough to stay on track and eat nutritious food and exercise! Keep up the good work! You will definitely get to your goals as long as you keep doing the best you can and stay motivated! Try not to beat yourself up!! We all have bad eating days, weeks, months and even years! The important thing is to pick yourself back up and keep going! Keep posting on here for support! There is a ton of support on this whole forum!! You will get there, just keep going!!
farn00a57-- Clothes definitely play a part in it for me. I want to look better, for sure! I also want to feel better. I don't want to get winded after just a couple flights of stairs. And I hate the idea of damaging my health, especially if it's within my control.
Today's update: Best laid plans...had my food all planned out yesterday but didn't get a chance to eat at work. That is called too busy. Luckily, I had eaten leftover frittata for breakfast, and that kept me from really thinking about food all day. Kept it together when I got home by eating a piece of cheese as soon as I walked in the door (I love those 100 calorie pepper jack sticks from Target!) That tided me over to a proper dinner. Came in under calories at 1475 (1600 is my aim). Yesterday certainly wasn't ideal, but all's well that ends well, I guess. I'll be glad when I leave this job, and it will be easier to maintain a regular eating schedule.
Today is on target as well! I had to resist a very strong urge on my way home to pick up something bad for me. I was feeling like, "It's Friday, treat yourself." That idea can be very dangerous for me when it comes to food ("treat yourself", "reward yourself", etc.) Anyway, managed to resist. Just ate a dinner of stuffed shells w/mixed veggies on the side. Which was delicious, btw.
Glad I was able to push through a craving because tomorrow is a no-count day! Going to a brewery with friends, and calories will not be counted. In the morning, I'm planning on a long walk-- I'll probably check in here to try to keep myself accountable for that. Now, I'm exhausted and am going to "treat myself" to some craft-y work and a cup of tea. Have a great weekend, everyone.
I am new to this site but am really ready for a challenge. My goal is to lose 6 to 8 lbs this month. Thanksgiving will tough but I know I can do it. Good luck to us all!
and a little wine 
On the days I run I allow myself 15-1600 calories. I did w2d2 of the c25k! It feels really good to be doing this! 
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. Oh well, as long as I'm going in the right direction, I'm making progress!
.. & I'm starting to get scared that the weight I put on is legit 
I'm sorry you're going through this! It is so tough to stay on track and eat nutritious food and exercise! Keep up the good work! You will definitely get to your goals as long as you keep doing the best you can and stay motivated! Try not to beat yourself up!! We all have bad eating days, weeks, months and even years! The important thing is to pick yourself back up and keep going! Keep posting on here for support! There is a ton of support on this whole forum!! You will get there, just keep going!! 
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