:welcome: Wonderwoman! Good luck on your weight loss!


I am very, very happy to say I ran for 30 minutes today. I was struggling with my 25 minute runs after my trip last week. I didn't do any hills which I think helped a lot. :carrot::carrot::carrot::carrot:

theresia~ I bet you could easily do level 2 shred. I skipped right over the first one and I was okay starting on level 2, challenged for sure but okay.

leelily~ great job staying on track, looks you're right on schedule for completing this bootcamp.

penchick~Great job taking up less space. Squats are a killer but in an "oh so good, get your legs in shape" kinda way. I'm not losing on the scale but I tried on clothes yesterday and size 10's are getting too big on me. It seems like yesterday I was happy dancing in the fitting room because I could get into a size 10. (and I'm not kidding, I was really happy dancing :p) Great job Pen!

Well Eny caught me- I've been lurking on this board for a while. This whole week I've just been crazy sleepy- no idea why. I'm going to bed at my normal time, getting up same time, haven't changed the diet or exercise. I'm teaching an extra class this week, but I don't think that would be enough to knock me totally off my rhythm.

Just found out my best friend is on week 3 of the hundred pushups program, so I'm thinking I may throw that in on my "off" days from couch 2 5 k.

*yawn* back to work

Hey Bootcamp Girls,
My husband fiddled around with my computer and it seems to be ok for now.

Anyway, I'm doing fairly well on my eating plan. I also got back into working out, which is good. I'm thinking about doing the C25K program and trying to do an actual 5K around Thanksgiving. I'll try to get my husband to run it with me. He's running a half marathon in September, so a 5K shouldn't be any problem for him!

Looks like you are all doing really well. Good job!

How do the Biggest Loser challenges work?

Good Morning Ladies!
Today I was back to 137, my starting weigh for this bootcamp,,, my 5 pound goal seems far away.. But at least I'm doing my workouts, so it may be muscles gaining and stuff like that..
lene1974 - I've already done 30 days of 30DS in June/July. That time I was killed by level 1. Now I'm repeating the levels doing 1-2-3-1-2-3 etc.. and level 1 is so much easier now :)
wistfulgirl - The first time I jumped rope I couldn't do it for more than 5 minutes,, It was some year ago. Then I just add some minutes,, and it gets easier..
Asynchronous - I'm doing the hundred pushups program to, Right now on week 2, I will probaly repeat week 1 and 2 again so that I can do them completely real.
Wonderwoman - Welcome! Just stay on track and I'm sure you'll reach your goal soon!

I'm glad there are so many of you joining The Biggest Loser Challenge. The challenge really keeps me motivated, because I really don't want to post a gain and make it bad for my team :)..

Hello All! Haven't checked in since the 10th! But I have been doing pretty well, and got a big whoosh at end of TOM yesterday b/c i was at 198.4! (On the 10th I was 200.2.)

But I was afraid it was a one-day wonder and it was: today 199.4.

But I know I'm doing well--had TWO workouts on Sunday, and TWO yesterday (morning and evening). None on Monday though. And my food journaling has been keeping me on track with my calories so I know I haven't been eating too much. SO....onward and upward. (or should I say, downward)

I have also signed up for TBL, and am still working on the C25K, and the new 5 lb. challenge that just started. The last 5 lb. challenge I lost 4.1, so of course I will continue.

I have only been a member of 3FC for about a month, and since I started this, and the food journal, and stepped up my commitment to exercise and healthy eating, I've lost about 5.5 lbs. So I want to thank everyone for their postings and for continuing to inspire me--I am so happy to have found this online community!

Keep up the good work!

lene1974 - Thank you! I don't know that I'm going to hit the 10lb weight loss but then I don't think that was very realistic to begin with. I'm happy that I've lost a little though!

McKenziesmomma - Thanks for the info! I'll definitely be signing up for that one! I'm so excited!

I hope everyone is doing great on their programs!!

Theresia: Do you have a link or something to head me in the 100 push ups program direction. My fiance is in the military and when we work out together he's always tryng to make me do pushups.. WHICH I SUCK AT! hehe Woudl love to surprise him when he's back from deployment by busting out lots of pushups!! hehe

wonderwoman: WELCOME! This is DEF the place for accountability!! And love and support and a common ground.. and all that good stuff we need :)

I have the biggest loser cardo max and power scultp... I lost my first 20 pounds using the cardio max. I think i'm gonna bust back into those dvds and im THINKING about the 30 day shred.. lol Sounds scary... yet... intriguing! I want to be strong :) Im just kind of scared of that lady... lol

Here you go Fauxtini - http://www.hundredpushups.com/

I hope I can still join in on this, even though there is only half a month left.

1. SHOOT AND SCORE! To make sure I continue exercising when I start school next week, I want to set a goal of 15 hours of exercise for the remainder of the month. That means I will have to do at LEAST 1 hour a day.

2. WORK! COVER GIRL!!! - Not to skip my morning jogs anymore, no matter how much I want to stay in bed.

3. COME ON IN THE WATER'S FINE! That's right - In order to get the great support from us girls you have to post! We don't know you're here if you're lurking! I want everyone to post at least 3 times a week! (for most of us that's not an issue! )

4. YOU REAP WHAT YOU SOW - I am going to try to stop worrying so much and focus on how well I have done so far.

5. TODAY IS TOMORROW'S YESTERDAY! - I will plan ahead!

6. WITHOUT ENOUGH SLEEP WE ALL BECOME TALL TWO-YEAR-OLDS! - As a college student I need my sleep, so I am going to make sure I get plenty.

7. BALANCE, PEACE AND JOY ARE THE FRUIT OF A SUCCESSFUL LIFE! - I am going to get my budget figured out and stop worrying.

thanks theresia... hah ai guess I could have figured that site's address on my own now that I see it! haha It pretty much speaks for itself!

And welcome, Moonring! Good luck with all of your goals!

Wow, I guess I signed on to the right forum. Everyone is so supportive!

I actually weighed in at 141 this morning. So I guess that is what I should use as my starting point; 5 pounds to go by the end of the month.

And the hundred pushups? Hmmm, looks interesting...

wonder - we are FUN! And I LOVE :love: the support in here! We know when to :kickbutt: and :hug:.

I'm not starting another bootcamp after August - since I'm going to be in the TBL challenge... but anyone who wants to is MORE THEN WELCOME TO!!! I also do holiday themed ones as well (pop on over to the Labor Day challenge!)

I can't wait until I'm at #141!!! That will be AWESOME!!!

Ok - I did the Thin Thighs video this morning as a short video to go along with my 30 day shred. I picked it this morning because I was determined to do it - so that you all wouldn't call me a liar.. but it was the shortest one (10 mins) I have (since my motivation before 2 pm is NADA!)!! ;) BUTA I DID IT!! and my legs felt it FOR SURE!!!

Hey momma - what do you think of this theory (our resident counselor)- Joe and I have been having issues lately (about 1ish months) and I've noticed that I'm standing up for myself a lot more then I used to. Could it be that with my increased self confidence that I'm gaining and exerting - that he feels threatened? When we started dating I was at #241 and he was at about #200. Now i'm at #186 and he's at #260.... (2 1/2 years later). I feel better - I look better. I have a degreee, a good job.. he's lost in the world, doesn't know what he wants to be when he grows up... I'm also 5 3/4 years older then him. What do you think (based on my one sidedness;))

What's up all?
 

:wave: Hi everyone!!!

Eny - I definately think that is a great possibility with Joe! It would definately explain alot! From birth baby boys are treated differently....they are held differently, most aren't cuddled as much as baby girls (at least by their fathers and notice I said most and not all). They are given different toys to play with...and most are taught it is not acceptable to play with certain things. Around age 11-12 it has been proven that boys start to cry less than girls.....there are so many male stereotypes.....get the "right" job (for example Doctor, Lawyer, labor worker...something like that most men don't grow up wanting to be a nurse or something that is typically stereotyped as a female job).....be the bread winner and support the family....be tough and don't cry or show emotion....be competitive and win...etc..etc!

With your weight loss and successful degree/career and boost in confidence he is probably feeling a little less superior or like he isn't living up to those stereotypes....he is also probably a little jealous of your accomplishments both career and weight loss and maybe a little jealous of what may come...maybe he thinks that since you are losing weight and confident of yourself that you may find someone better than him and leave him....he may feel like he isn't good enough for you!

If I were you I would just try to show interest in things that he likes (for example if he is a big football buff...talk to him about preseason foot ball and ask him if he is ready for the season to start...who is he rooting for going to the super bowl...etc...) Often times we women get caught up in our problems and our life...we always expect the men in our lives to listen and be interested but we very seldom return the favor to them.....also be encouraging....if something is coming up with a new job or promotion and they are thinking about applying or something....be extremely supportive...if the succeed be even more supportive...if they fail ....just reassure them that they did everything they could and they will get it next time!

These things should boost his ego! Plus it couldn't hurt if you told him how great he is and the reasons why you love him! Like maybe when you come home from work one day just kick off your shoes and sit next to him on the couch and just say "This is my favorite part of the whole day....the part when I get to come home to you!".....make him feel important to you....that will take away any worry that you are gearing up to move on or find someone else!!!

But....congratulations are in order! Look at how much weight you have lost and the confidence you have gained and how great you feel about yourself! I'm proud of you.....and I'm definately proud of you for not giving up no matter how your relationship seems to suffer! If he is the right one for you he will come around!

Theresia - I went to the link that you posted. I can’t even do 1 pushup! I’m so embarrassed! :o

Eny - Congratulations on your successes!!! :carrot:

I'm so excited because I'm allowed to use a ticker now. Yay!!

Ohh I dunno what to say...checking in...nothing new going on here.

Jessy - say anything.. give us an updat eon how you're doing... how the fam is... anything else. :) it's not all about the numbe ron the scale and what's going into your mouth! ;)

Momma - I'm trying desperately not to make him feel insignificant.. and really if I didn't want to be here I wouldn't be. *sigh* boys... one moment at a time...

i am super proud of myself today! I am in some kind of crazy zone..I walked over 10k today ( split into 2.. and part doing my c25k) I feel like a walking machine! hehe it's amazing what good sneaks can do!!

Eny: Relationships are hard. I've spent most of my engagment via long distance. He's in the military in the US and im in Canada trying to get the gov'ts ok to marry him ( long , stupid process.. haha but im biased) ANYWAY.. my point is... all you can do is do what you do.. and show him you care.. im staring to learn that i can't fix every issue I have with my DF.. sometimes patience and time are key to stuff like this. In my experience boys need a little extra time to realize life in some cases. AND most importantly they need to think they came up with the realizations you made months ago.. on their own.. 2 months later.
Just be patient chicka.. and let him know you care and want to do stuff/be with him. I ust know that in my relationship.. sometimes he's just need sometime to think on his own without me trying to fix things. ( that could just be my issues sneaking into the storyline here.. but just my opnion!) Regardless of my rambles.. im thinking of you and i know your strife!

also... i recommend chapter 8 of 'the power of now' by ekhart tolle. I know when I was having probs with my df reading this really helped. for reals yo!

lily: horrah for your new ticker! I was excited too when I got mine! lol

Don't worry :) In June I couldn't do even one.. only maybe 3 - 5 girlie ones,, Now today, I just did 6 almost real ones,, So just keep on going and you'll get stronger..

theresia - keep going! I could do 6 girly ones when I started, now I can do about 46 girly ones (still only 8 regular ones though!)

Momma & faux - thank you for being so helpful and supportive! I LOVE the advice!

The scale seems stuck to me... still at #186 (at leat it's OUT of the #190's!) I'm going to keep plugging along and working out and pushing. I know that WHAT I'm eating is effecting the loss - even though i'm still in range. i need to cut back on the sodium BIG TIME! today i'm going to start doing just that. I HAVE TO SEE A #185 ON THE SCALE!!! (lower would be nice too ;))

I havn't officially started my pushup program yet. Think I may start today since it's rainy. I can do.. uhh... barely 1 at the moment. My df and I always play games and the loser has to do something active. He always picks stuff like flutterkicks and pushups... both of which im horrible at. Someday I will do it! I want to be stronger! hehe

I drank over 4 liters of water yesterday! I had to make a lot of bathroom runs, but I did lose amost a pound overnite! Give that a try! hehe

I did good yesterday! I exercised yesterday for two hours. So that means I am getting closer to my goal. Now I only need to exercise for 13 more hours to meet my goal.

fauxtini- Way to go you with all the walking!!!!! :)

theresia - Is that your beautiful tummy in your profile picture? I can do a push up (not very gracefully though) if I'm on my knees but forget the regular kind. I lift myself up half way, shake like crazy and then fall down.

Moonring05 - way to go on all the exercise!! Woohoo!!!

I am soooooo EXCITED!!! I can fit into a size 11 jeans!!! I have these curdoroy jeans from AE that I wore constantly before I got pregnant and gained all the weight, size 11. I kept them hoping one day I could fit into them again because I just love how they make my butt look lol. So I was feeling risky today and tried them on and they fit without me having to suck it in!!! They are a bit tight and when I bend over you can see the plumber side of me...I'll wait to wear them out of the house until I lose a little more weight, but I'm just so happy that they actually fit without the need for pliers!! YAY!

faux - you're right.. i've been slacking on the water intake BIG TIME! that along with the high sodium intake I believe is a big reason that I'm stuck! My hips hurt really bad today. I don't think I injured them, just pushed hard yesterday. (30 day shred & Thin thighs) I'm going to keep going though!

Jess - :congrat: on the 11's! That's AWESOME! I Can't Wait until i'm there! I have some cute 12s hanging in the closet right now that I'm DYING to get into!!! Hopfully another #10 or so!

Moon - Great job sticking with the exercise! :yay:

Checking In
 

Hi, Ladies.

Just checking in. I walked yesterday morning and this morning simply b/c I knew I'd force myself to post today, and I really did NOT want to say I had stayed in bed! I did some strength training and ate well, too. Today I am going to focus on drinking lots of H2O and standing up straight! And I was at 140 this morning, btw. A good feeling.

One benefit I always get from getting up and moving in the morning is that it sets my frame of mind for the rest of the day - it's great!

Hope everyone has a good day.

Hello!

leelily - Yes that's me.. In the best angle I could find :)... About the push ups, keep on doing one each time,, I'm sure you soon get to two:wl:.
Jessybessy - Congrats! Must be a great feeling :).. I wish that I one day can borrow all my sisters jeans, hopefully that day will come this winter :)
Moonring - Keep on moving, you're doing great!:bravo:
All you others - Eat :broc:and do:ebike:and you'll see results!

Personally I did 60 min of workout today. First 10 minutes of crunches, managed to do 250.. Then I jumped rope for 50 minutes!!! I had maybe a total of 10 minutes breaks in between. But anyway, 50 minutes jumping in total is a personal record for me :), have done 45 before. And I wasn't even dying, could do more.. Just didn't want to go to hard, If so I couldn't walk tomorrow..
My weigh was still at 137 this morning, hoping for a better result tomorrow.
Have a nice evening!

Hey everyone! Well I did a good workout today with a substitute trainer--he is a Crossfit trainer so even though I didn't really know what that means, I did it! It is more intense--there are several different workouts but whatever you do, you keep pushing through and try to finish as quickly (but correctly) as possible.

For today, the main set consisted of 4 reps of rowing (500 meters, then 400, 300, and 200) alternating with squat/thrusters with 15lbs. dumbbell each arm, then a 20 second plank. No stopping, which is hard for me. Besides the warm-up, whole thing was only thirty minutes or so. Normally I work out for an hour, but I definitely have little breaks, walk to the water fountain, or just stand for a minute or two, but to keep going continuously is hard!

I am glad I did this for a change, but even though I was exhausted at the end--later it didn't feel like I did enough, even though my muscles were stiffening up big time! I walked to the small store a few blocks away, and that was it--on the couch the rest of the afternoon until DH came home.

I have been decluttering and organizing my house on my days off, but nothing today! Just fixed dinner. I was hoping to do my C25K after dinner but it's 7:30 here and still not feeling it yet.....

CW: 199.8
GW: 195

jessybessy: I can't wait until I can fit into my size 11 jeans again! Way to go!

Eny: I think momma is right--he's jealous/worried about the "new" you he sees emerging and thinks maybe he looks bad in comparison. Hopefully he can accomplish a small victory in some area of his life soon, and with your support, start to feel better about everything.

theresia: I want to try the 100 pushup challenge--just haven't found the time yet. I can do 40 girly ones and barely squeak out 10 regular ones. I will start that challenge soon.....

faux: WOW! you are doing AWESOME! I've been thinking about getting some new sneaks--now I'm going to get some this week-end! Mine are getting pretty beat up.

Leelily: Congrats on your ticker--I can hardly wait until I can get one.

Moon, Wonder--Welcome! Keep posting! (I need to do more as well!)

theresia - I still want your stomach...LOL

modcat - You'll get that ticker in no time!!

Fauxtini - I'm so glad that you have stuck around!!! :hug:

Eny - How are things going? You know I find when my hubby and I spend too much time together we stay at it! LOL! You know absense makes the heart grow fonder! Maybe he needs to miss you a little???


Oh ladies I'm in such a rut! I haven't done hardly anything and August is already half over! I'm not going to meet my goals at all!!! Right now I'm struggling with the conveinance (SP?) of eating out and not having to cook or clean! We have eat out too much in the past 2 weeks! And I can't seem to keep the house clean...and I can't seem to get off my butt and exercise! AND I swear....it seems like if I try to eat right and exercise lately i gain weight???? But if I don't exercise and I eat junk all day and fast food I don't gain or lose??? I know it is fixing to start catching up with me soon! I just really need to get with it again! But more than that I need to see a few pounds lost to get me motivated again!

Good morning!
I'm finally back to 135 again after almost a week at 138,, (stupid TOM)
It's raining here today, so my plans on cleaning the yard are gone..
Today I'm planning to do TaeBo and some push ups and crunches.
Have a nice day everyone!

I did three hours of exercising yesterday. (I record lots of work out shows on my DVR.) And I went walking for a bit. That brings me to 10 more hours of exercise.

I'm down some more today.. yah!! I took a break yesterday and just did the 1 mile walk away the pounds dvd during oprah. I think the rest and huge amounts of water were a good help :)
Im finally in the 270s!! I havn't seen that once since my journey began! Im sooo happy about it!

I just wish other aspects of my life were going better. It seems that everytime i turn around there's some complication in my visa application to be able to marry my fiance in the US. Im canadian for gosh sakes! Why is it so hard to get to the us with my DF!!?? Anyway.. im practising patience and deep breaths today to calm me down! hehe It's 'kind of' working.lol

Jessy: CONGRATS on fitting into your fave jeans again! It's a goooood feeling :)

Eny: Way to go, pushing through the pain.. just remember if your hips are rally hurting.. take it easy for a day.. let your body rest. I let me muscles/joints rest yesterday and just focused on water... and i was down almost 2 pounds this morning!

Melissa: I already sent you little msg on the c25k thread but DONT GIVE UP ON YOURSELF! Easy yourself back into it.. you can do it. I know that once i slip up once it's sooo hard to get back into it.. catch yourself before its hard again! And hey.. once your back into the hardcore groove os it all i bet you will melt off like 2-3 pounds right away.. that's what always happens to me after I stray a bit. That should be good motivation! Im thinking of you and hope you are out exercising :)

You know what momma - I was thinking the SAME THING! I'm thinking maybe DD and I will go spend a weekend at my sister's or something... and have a girls weekend... I'm not sure yet though - depends on her plans. I think it'll be good for us though. One of the big problems is I'm a VERY physical love person and he's not. He doesn't like to initiate anything - and I am left feeling unwanted. Now with my increased confidence - I think he's getting more afraid - because I no longer hide behind my fat as an excuse... we're working on it though. He knows that it's a HUGE problem for me - and he is making little efforts to change. And I'm doing better of not pushing him.... *sigh* You'd think with a communication degree I'd be better at communicating with the ones that I love the most!!!

faux - WTG on the #270'S! That's AWESOME! :yay: I ACTUALLY BROKE THE #186's and was #185.6 this morning! :cheer: #170's HERE I COME!!! I'm upping the water BIG time! and eating better things for me. I know that it's not just how many calories, but where they're coming from too! I did do the 30 day shred last night, but I did the modified moves on the ones that strain my hips... and I did a 15 min stretch video before hand that helped a TON!

Thanks for the encouraging words guys...that just makes me want to work harder :)

Faux-I totally can relate to your struggle with the marriage papers. My husband and I got married in Germany and we're both Americans but we had to have all kinds of paperwork and it took FOREVER!! But keep doing the deep breathing...look at it as one of those struggles that makes you appreciate each other more!!! That's what hubby and I did!!

Mod-CONGRATS!!! Finally out of the 200 zone!!! I'm so proud of you! Keep up those workouts cuz they're workin for ya!

Eny-It's always harder to communicate with those closest to you because you don't want to offend them if you speak truthfully or push them away...with strangers it really doesn't matter either way because they are little to no importance to you. At least that's what I think...I could be wrong though! Anyways, I hope it all works out for you and speaking as a person who doesn't like to "initiate" things either...it's not you, it's him. I am not a person who likes to cuddle but my husband is and he always thinks he's the reason but it's just how some people are ya know? I agree with momma...he needs to miss you.

Way to go to everyone, at first I couldn't believe that an online community would help keep me motivated but you guys do and I owe a lot of my hard work to your encouraging weight loss and kind words!

Jess - that's because we're all in this together! And we realize how hard this struggle can be. People on the outside (even ones that are overweight) don't seem to get it. Here you don't have to hide anything... I am completely open on here - i LOVE the encouragement - the kind words, and the motivation. In the "real world" it's like it's taboo to talk about losing weight etc. At least in my version of the real world. ;)

So COMPLETELY off the subject... i'm wondering what you guys think... MY DBF Joe (whom I do love and adore - despite the issues we're having) wants to get a tattoo of my DD's name. He loves her and treats her as his own - and he is her "daddy" (her choice to call him that). But for some reasaon - no matter how much love is between them, or how much they are Father & Daughter - it weirds me out! am i over reacting?

Hi girls! I worked myself pretty hard today I have been doing the c25 jogg program and last week I started to up my incline to level 1 and boy do I feel a difference. Today I completed w5d3 and I feel refreshed.


I am fighting hard to get into the low 220's grrrrrrrr......LOL

Eny, I don't think you're being weird at all. You just never know what will happen, and where life will take the two of you. My ex had my name tattooed on his arm, and though we were together for 10 years, we ended up drifting apart and separated earlier this year. He got the tat covered, and now it just looks bad (mutual friend showed me picks).

I don't think that's the only reason not to get a name tat, but it's certainly one that should be considered.

hey everyone....
I had a bad couple of days this week. I didn't work out wed or thurs. I kind of feel guilty but at the same time i felt kind of burnt out. I'm going tonight, but I dont even feel like pushing myself as hard as i usually do. I have been so tired lately (maybe its TOM). I feel as if i have no energy. My diet has even been off this week. I haven't gained so I guess thats a plus. I just hope that my energy levels go up next week. I have to work outside my normal hours (9-530) to working 6 am-430pm. I know i am going to be tired and I dont know how Im going to handle my workouts at night....Maybe ill actually work out at work. We have a gym here that no one uses, okay maybe one or two people do. I have also been thinking about adding swimming into my workout. The membership is a little expensive for my budget but i think it will be worth it.

Well he did it - Joe now has Hunter's name down his calf. It's still weird to me.. but I guess I'll just have to get used to it huh? At least it looks really nice :) the font he choice is cool... (looking for the silver lining!)

I'm gearing up to do day 9 of 30 DS... I hate doing it when Joe has friends over though, because I'm upstairs and they hang out in the basement... I'm always afraid they're going to think my fat butt is going to come through the floor during the Jumping Jacks!! Plus I'm REALLY tired from shopping w/ Hunter for about 3 hours tonight!!! :yawn: Oh well - i have to suck it up, push through it - and give it my all!!!!!

Eny: Well, he broke the cardinal rule of never tattooing a name on yourself unless you gave birth to that person, or it is your mom, or that person is dead. SO he will just have to live with it, if anything happens to you guys in the future, lol.

At least, your daughter has a neat name, Hunter, which could mean anything. Could be the name for a pet, or a descriptive personality adjective, or whatever. The fact that tats are just so personal to the person involved means that you really couldn't do anything about it anyway--it's his choice of self-expression, and it makes him happy, so....