WOW Women on WEED Jump start for New Year Challenge!
 

Women on WEED!!

For any newbies, the traditional copy and paste:

Women on... WHAT??

Okay, let me explain that "Women on WEED" is not what you might be thinking. During previous challenges, a group of us formed a great bond, and we've been challenge buddies ever since. We use the word "WEED" as a mnemonic device to set daily goals, an easy and very specific way to remind yourself during your day to take care of your body, and to nurture your Mind, Mouth and Muscles... it really does help. After all, we are all taking this a day at a time, right?

If you join this challenge, you will see it often - and you are encouraged to give it a try. Here's what it stands for:

W - Water intake. Set a daily goal for how much water you're going to drink. Although there is conflicting research as to how much to actually consume in a day, we all agree it is important to drink lots to stay healthy. So make it a goal!

E - Exercise. Efficient, healthy weight loss isn't going to happen unless you incorporate some kind of physical activity in your life. Everyone does it differently; some go to the gym, some work out at home, and some find ways to sneak in little bits of exercise all throughout the day. Set yourself a goal, even if it's small. Little bits done often WILL add up over time!

E - Eats. Being that we all have different eating plans and weight loss philosophies, this is sort of a wild card. Whatever plan you're on, set yourself a plan-appropriate daily eating goal for the day. Don't forget to make it specific!

D - Daily goal/Daily affirmation. This is another wild card. It doesn't even have to be weight-loss related! This is the spot where you list something you want to get accomplished. Or, you can use "D" for a a daily affirmation - it's an opportunity to say something good and positive about yourself. Sometimes, when we fall short - and we ALL do sometime - we are tempted to berate ourselves. Although it's good to recognize when we don't reach our goals, it's also good to remind ourselves of the awesome parts of ourselves. So go ahead and remind yourself of that in the "D" part of WEED.


Well here it is! Jump right in, tell us about yourselves, your goals, your home lives, your healthy plan, etc. We LOVE newbies! And we LOVE our regulars! Welcome back!

Hi, I'm Eryn. I go between posting on the 3FC boards, lurking and ignoring them altogether depending on how well my diet is going! I'm seriously stuck on my last 15 pounds which I've gained and lost more times than I can count. I've resigned myself to the fact that I will not be able to make it through christmas without gaining a few pounds so I'd like to really put a lot of effort in and shift 8-12 pounds in the next 4 weeks so that even if I do gain a bit over christmas I'll still weigh less by New Years than I do now.

Tomorrow:
W: 1.5 litres
E: Anything! Just need to get moving!
E: Stick to the meals I've already planned out
D: One step at a time...

I love this! The name is absolutely adorable. Since it's already 11pm it's a little late to do it today, but I'd definitely like to join in.
Sunday, November 25th
W: 8-9 full glasses of water
E: 30 minutes minimum exercise
E: Follow my eating plan
D: Daily affirmation: I choose to stay on track!

Hi there, it's been a while since I joined you ladies in a WEED Challenge. I've been losing and gaining the same pounds for a long time. Maybe getting back here will get me on track!

Is it possible to become addicted to challenge threads?

Well, anyway, it's a little late to WEED my garden today, so tomorrow's WEED:

W: 2 liters
E: walking for at least 30 minutes
E: 1600 calories
D: one day at a time, one meal at a time

See ya tomorrow!

Hi all. I just finished the Biggest Loser Fall Challenge today, so I'd love to join!

My name is Rosa and I am from British Columbia, Canada. I am 30 years old, have a super cool fiance and a fabulous 4 year old daughter. My background is in social work and I am a counsellor in a program for at-risk/high risk pregnant and early parenting women.

I started this journey on June 19th of this year and I am never looking back. I feel like a new woman!

Monday

W: 3.5 litres (4 litres)
E: 30 minutes elliptical or treadmill; 30 minutes weight training (done)
E: approx 1500 cal; as much whole food as possible; pre-planned snacks (calories were good)
D: I rock! (yes I do!)

Tuesday

W: 3 litres (done)
E: 30 minutes core training (nope...didn't feel well)
E: approx 1500 cal; stick with planned meals (pretty much)
D: Over half way there! (heck yes I am!!)

Wednesday

W: 3.5 litres
E: 30 minutes elliptical or treadmill; 30 minutes weight training
E: no sweets today...no matter how small
D: Stay focused

Love to see all the new faces and welcome back Grazer!

Monday plan
w 100 oz
e c25k and 8 minutes abs
e OP, Ideal protein w alternatives
d was supposed to be on vaca, not happening but can use the days next year for my Virginia Beach vacay in late May

wanna be down 40 by then, so about 10 pounds a month. Can do!!!
BBL this week to tell y'all a bit about me, introduce yourselves if you'd like.

I am 46, two kids, one just moved across the country for work and one here in college add to great hubby, 2 extremely crazy jobs, caregiver for FIL and a house, adds up to STRESS!

I'm not sure how we go about updating, so I'm sorry if I do it incorrectly. :)
Sunday I did pretty good.
W- close, but I don't think I drank a full 7-8 glasses
E- didn't work out as planned.
E- check! Ate on plan, stuck to calorie limit
D- check!
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Monday, 26th:
W: 2 cups down so far, 5 to go!
E: Me. Treadmill. 30 minutes. No excuses!
E: eat on plan today
D: Think positive!

Ballerina, no right or wrong here, update however it makes you happy!

W did great today, same tomorrow
E did the abs, did not get to the run, elliptical tomorrow
E OP, good, keep it up!
D I am worth it!

Thank goodness a new challenge is starting!!!! I NEED TO BE HERE. I am not the most consistent poster but I come to you with good intentions! I am so happy the old WEEDers keep these threads going so that prodigal children like me can keep coming back to you!

My name is Michelle, 36, mom to Robert (who just turned 13 on Nov 25th!!!! OMG!) and Rachel, 8. I will celebrate 15 years married to Michael on Dec 20th. I am a nurse, and I run a small dialysis clinic here in Ohio. I used to commute which presented its own challenges but now I work MUCH closer to home.

I wonder what my signature says I weigh but I guarantee it is MUCH MUCH higher than that. I think I probably weigh around 320 and I will make my goal for this challenge to be 299. I tend to lose big numbers in the early days of my plans but lose motivation quickly. I work long hours, stress, keeping work/family balanced so I don't make much time for exercise etc but I gotta fix this. I recently went to my family doctor and asked for an antidepressant because I am so tired and unmotivated all the time. What a viscious cycle this all is, I went in because I was increasingly short of breath and wheezy. Plus I am terribly overweight, and I have no motivation to get dressed or DO anything on my days off. Which comes first? Am I tired because I can't breathe? Can I not breathe because of my size? Am I overweight because any exertion makes me short of breath? Am I sluggish because of my size, or my breathing? Well long story short my asthma has worsened so he adjusted my meds for that and I am breathing better. He ordered an antidepressant, Celexa and that seems to be doing something too. In fact I go in today for the follow up appt from the original one three weeks ago to re-check my lung functions and just let him know how I've been. Plus I was supposed to lose eight pounds but did NOT do that. Plus I had my thyroid checked and will find out if that is any contributing factor (which I totally doubt).

And there I go rambling again..... I miss you WEEDy girls. I'm thinking about doing low carb again. I found a lot of success with it back before I got pregnant with Rachel and I think that was the most dedicated I've ever been on a "plan".....plus I really do subscribe to the idea that I get more impulsive with my eating when my blood sugars spike and drop which might be why I haven't had more success on other plans. Glycemic index and all that. So I think I'll do induction starting today. Need to go brush up on where to begin with all that. And need to DRINK my water today.

W: 3 liters
E: try the low carb thang
E: will dress for gym but will settle for getting the whole house including Rachel's room (!) clean.
D: Take it easy on myself, keep it simple. Be accountable. Just for today.

Westcoast rosa: You really do rock! Good going!

Mothermavis: You slammed those goals yesterday --- great work. I look forward to seeing your progress and thanks for starting this challenge!

Quietballerina: The water is harder than I thought it would be. Looks like you have a good start on that today. Keep it up!

NurseMichelle: Welcome to the challenge! Glad to hear your doctor is getting the asthma under control --- that must really make all of this a challenge. Good luck with the housework. I will be with you in spirit as I have overnight guests coming this evening and the house is a disaster!

YESTERDAY:
W: 2 liters YES
E: walking for at least 30 minutes YES
E: 1600 calories BARELY, BUT YES
D: one day at a time, one meal at a time YES

TODAY:
W: 2 liters
E: walk for at least 30 minutes
E: 1600 calories including a nice company dinner
D: If not now, when?

Okay, I am working towards a New Year's mini-goal, so I am going to join in.I am adjusting to a new work schedule right now (full-time hours condensed to the weekend on night shift), so my exercise will sometimes be at odd hours for starting the day, and I have to work on a schedule for getting my housework done because I struggle to get it all in with this new schedule.

Here are my WEED goals:

W: 150 ounces (water or green tea)

E: Video rotation at the start of each "day"

E: No fast food or sugary treats

D: Stick to my housework schedule

Hey there, PurpleFirefly --- cool name! You sound like you are ready to kick this challenge and I like your goals. Look forward to watching you WEED you health garden over the next few weeks.

YESTERDAY:
W: 2 liters CHECK
E: walk for at least 30 minutes CHECK
E: 1600 calories including a nice company dinner CHECK
D: If not now, when?

TODAY:
W: 2 liters
E: walk for at least 30 minutes
E: 1600 calories including a nice company dinner
D: Will power and won't power

Nurse Michelle!!!!!! Welcome back!

Purple Firefly, I like the video rotation goal.

Winter, also like the will power & won't power!
Very cool.

Okay..so I kept going to the old thread and couldn't find a new link. Glad I thought to look it up. I have been missing my girls.

I am 52, a teacher, 2 grown kids a wonderful husband that I married almost 2 years ago. Lots in my life to be thankful for. I have lost 75 pounds over the last 4 years and want to lose about 30 more.

I came through the holidays in good shape (weight wise). I got very sick though. Darn school kids any ways.

Well back to the gym after taking a week off to get well. It was tough, still coughing a lot.

Sw- 177. YAY!!

Mindy!!! 177 yay!!

I've sucked. But i have gotten back on track with C25K, so that's something!

So funny "WEED" - memorable/clever!

Hey everyone! I'm new here (not to 3FC)- lost 70lbs in 2010, nothing in 2011, and after some life-changing events, moved from Germany (back) to California (after 12 years away) gained 50 back (down but not defeated!). So I'm redoubling my efforts; being active in the forum was always helpful.

I live with my active-senior dad, looking for work after my relocation, and I'll run a half-marathon in March.

Water is my only* drink, and I don't measure it because I'm very sure I get in more than 2 liters a day (I'm a thirsty 46 year old). *also 1 cup of morning coffee and the rare social drinking

W: 2 liters
E: enjoy my rest day
E: control portions at dinner
D: Eat because it's good, not because it's there.

Welcome Espressowhip! Love the idea of only water. May have to borrow that!

W 100, need to finish strong today
E C25K W4D1
E Choose well, get rid of the junk in the house
D Focus on what I can change

Morning all! Got thru yesterday, today is better yet!

w 100, on my first 16, will get to 32 before noon!
e Zumba for the WII, done (dug out all my fitness tapes, DVD's and WII games)
e POP cooking a roasted chicken, can use the leftover for salads for a couple days too.
d you are limited only by yourself

Good morning, sliding happily into the new year are we?

W: No-brainer
E: Just do it.
E: Need to get my dad to make buckwheat pancakes instead of flour.
D: Nobody can exercise for you.

Hey ladies, it's been a while but glad to see some familiar 'faces' Hi Mindy, Mavis and Michelle and to everyone else.

My name is Emily, I'm almost 33, work full time and have three kids, Connor (6), Desmond (4) and Darcy (18 months). Married to my husband, Dan for almost 8 years. Haven't weighed myself in a while so I'll step on the scale soon, not particularly excited to see what it has to say. Glad to see you're all still here!

Haven't been to the gym in several days now. Need to get there soon. Trying to talk the hubbie into it today. Still 177.2 today. Okay??!!

I'd like to join! I'm new to this thread but not to 3fc.

W: I'm doing okay. Right now I'm juicing but trying to get water in too.
E: I plan to jump on the bike tonight!
E: Doing a juice/raw food cleanse for three days to get the junk out of my system and then getting back to a gluten free/vegan diet.
D: "Tomorrow" has finally come!

Lottie, welcome!

Emmie, welcome back!

Mindy yay for 177 sticking!

Espresso, love your D!

W 100
E rest day, back at it tomorrow with Zumba? A run? Maybe both!
E Dinner out with great friends tonight, but really good choices!
D A year from now, you'll wish you had started today!

W: gallon
E: 55 mins bike
E: chicken and veggies, no cookie
D: liking my new body :) can't wait to see 130

W 100 oz
E just finished W4D2, did it a couple days ago, was hard, so tried to repeat Sunday, bust. Went at it again today, 3rd times the charm!
E Logging everything, incl water
D A year from now, you'll be glad you started today.

I'm back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stepped on the scale this morning, 191.0; which is sadly the weight I was at 40 weeks pregnant with my middle child. Time to readjust the ticker. Hope everyone started off the new year with a bang!

It's OK Emi. I am still losing baby weight and my baby is 22.

W 100
E stairs at work x2, work til 7 today, so that might be it for today
E POP, made awesome soup yesterday, that's lunch!
D One choice at a time.

MM- funny!!! I too am still losing baby weight, from 27 years ago.

Hubbie is going to start the new year by working overtime for the rest of the week. Looks like it is solo trips to the gym for me. Gotta get back there.

Mindy, hope you got to the gym!

W 100
E Day 3 of week 4, stairs again too and 25 crunches, plank for 90 seconds
E POP
D If you are tired of starting over, quit giving up.
(I saw this recently, wow, I love it!)

Thanks for the support ladies, stepped on the scale this morning and it was 187.4. Waiting for my new sports bra to come in the mail then its time to start running.

W - 8 cups+
E - lots of house cleaning, walk the dog tonight, keep those abs tight as much as I can remember to!
E - mindful of carbs, calories below 1300
D - buy a new outfit, going to see Les Miserables (broadway) on Sunday in Philly with my mom

Yay Emi, scale moving already!
Enjoy the show.

I finished W4 last night for C25K! :carrot: I got all my exercise in yesterday!
C25K, crunches, plank and stairs x2!!

W 100
E Stairs, crunches, plank..elliptical?
E POP
D Choose wisely.

Yes I have been making it to the gym and plan on it again today. I have a sudden gain to deal with 179.8 YIKES!! I think it is my old friend mid-cycle water retention. I don't like it. Hopefully it is only around for a few days.

Happy 2013
 

Morning gals,

I'm back for the eleventy billionth time. So glad to see Mindy and Mavie still here. And you too emi!

Weighed in at 217.4 (seriously?) on 1/1/13 and realized I was not doing myself any favors ignoring what I put in my body any more.

Lottie... I am juicing right now too. It seems to be working for me so far. Down about 5lbs since my weigh in above. I am juicing all day (okay I sneak in a hand full of almonds throughout the day) with a small healthy dinner at night. I wish you luck! Don't give up.

I promise I won't post and disappear this time. Life has been all kinds of hectic but I realized that is all the more reason for me to check in here daily to stay focused.

Hope you all had a fabulous 2012... looking forward to kicking 2013 in the butt!

W: 64oz plus
E: Juicing breakfast and lunch - eat dinnerr
E: 30 Minutes of movement a day
D: This is going to happen by design, not by luck.

Hi everyone, i would love to join this one :)

i am 30 Yrs old, Recently got engaged planning a wedding and have gained 22lbs since my lowest weight after my last big loss 2 years ago where i lost 46Lbs. New Year new start have signed up for a 36km adventure challenge and hoping to do a charity cycle there is a 29 mile course or the full course of 75Miles.. last year did the 29miles one so aiming to complete the full 75 mile this year without keeling over.. sorry ramblings over..

W: 3 Lts
E: Brisk Walk 45 Mins
E; Home cooked everything
D: Day by Day i am feeling more and more like old healthier me :)

Mindy, yay for getting to the gym!!

Kris, welcome back! We've missed ya!

CurlySue, welcome!! Welcome! When's the big day?

W 100
E C25K w5d1 done!! Plank day 4 of the January challenge, done (did not see it til 1/2, so missed the first day. Crunches 25 ea, upper and lower done
E Red Lobster for lunch, was awesome, but need to be extra careful the rest of the day, don't want to undo the work I put in
D Get my butt off the couch, fly lady maybe? need to get more organized

Welcome Curvy!

Mavie- What is the plank a day?

Mindy - here's to a downward move on the scale soon!

Hit my WEED yesterday. Down again this morning by 1.6lbs. This juicing thing seems to be working. Each night I have a decent dinner and still wake up down. I realize its only 5 days in, so water weight is leaving, but I'll take it. My bloating is gone and I have tons of energy!

WEED today is a repeat of yesterday. Gonna update the ole blog today too.

W: 64oz plus
E: Juicing breakfast and lunch - eat dinnerr
E: 30 Minutes of movement a day
D: Take 1 hour just for me today.

Have a great sunday ladies! Hope to see chubbie, emiloots, Lottie, and everyone else back here today!

Kris, plank is a month long challenge, increasing each day for the amount of time you hold it. I was trying to copy and paste for ya, but having trouble doing so. I will try to send it in a message. Are you on Facebook, I can send it to ya there.

Thanks so much, April 2014 so its a long way off yet, but I would love to start trying on dresses this April to have a look and not be HUGE... so major weed needed

haha i love it ..

So here is todays:

W: 3Lts
E : 30 Mins Kettlebells (1st class since Oct)
E: Home made lunches and try not eat after 7pm
D: I will do this because i know deep down its worth fighting for

Mavie - thank you. Looking forward to the link.

Since I have to go back to work tomorrow, I have decided to post my WEED the night before so that I have committed to my day before it starts!

For 1/7/13
W: 64oz plus
E: Day 1 Week 1 of Jillian Michaels 90 Day Body Revolution
E: Juicing breakfast and lunch - eat dinner
D: Willpower is a myth. Progress takes discipline.

Alrighty! Workout clothes laid out CHECK! Work clothes laid out CHECK! Alarm set, CHECK! Jillian loaded in DVD player, CHECK!

Feeling strong ladies! Hope your evening are full of peaceful rest and you greet the morning on Monday with a renewed spirit!

Have a great night.