W.O.W. Women on WEED Summer Bodies 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! |
Good Morning, Everyone!
My name is Jeni. I am married with 2 kids, Mak is 10, Tommy is 8. After Mak and Tommy were born, I spent four years losing weight. I went from 199 to 135. To get to that 135 I was working out 2-3 hours a day and eating 1200 calories. That weight wasn't maintainable for me. Then after a shoulder injury, I stopped working out completely and spent the next several years gaining back the weight I worked so hard to lose. In July I decided to take my body back. So I started running again and counting calories. My results: July 22~180 August 22~172.8 September 22~160.8 October22~150.2 November 22~149.8 December 23~151.6 January 22 ~~~145.2 February 22~~142.6 March 22~~142.8 My w/I day is the 22 of each month. I am in maintenance mode right now. (I am doing an okay job at this, but I find it really hard.) I haven't had time or ambition this past week to workout, which lead to crappy eating. So no more!!! I need to get my booty back on the treadmill (too wet outside to run). I may not be in loss mode, but I still need to watch what I am eating and portion control. My Y is offering a 1/2 marathon class. It's a 12 week program meeting 3 times per week. I really want to take it, but running after working all day is going to be rough. (for those who are just getting to know me I work 12 hour shifts in a food processing plant.) I don't have long to decide because I'm sure the class will fill up fast. W 64 oz E 35 minute treadmill time E keep it under control! D focus my energy on being positive! |
Well summer is a comin.... I need to get back into a bathing suit. YIKES!! Well last night was my first outside run of the year. It was really windy and super rocky. They had grated the road yesterday. It slowed me down a bit picking my way through the gravel. It felt great to be outside though. Bonus>>>>181.6 today. Now if I can just keep that going.
Have the day off today for Good Friday. Enjoy your weekend ladies. |
Mindy~ Great job!! I hope your loss holds!
DH and I got to the gym yesterday. My heart wasn't in it, but I worked out for 60 minutes. W 64 oz E 35 minute run E don't over do it! D Work hard! |
Morning all! I am Mavis. 47, married and mother of 2 men.
One finishing his Masters, so he will be home for the summer. Other lives across the country. :( But he is happy, so I am too. Also have a spoiled fur baby, a very old bird and two jobs. I sell real estate and work as an injury adjuster for an insurance carrier. I just finished a challenge at the Y, lost only about 10 pounds, but 3% of my body fat, so that was good. Have not worked out seriously since Tuesday, I broke a blood vessel in my eye and have to let it heal. It looks like **** and I have to wear my glasses which throws my depth perception off, so running is out. Yuck. Going for another walk today, figure better than nothing!! Counting calories while watching carbs, running spinning and getting better at weights. Gonna get to goal. W 100 E walk, weights E OP D keep moving forward |
Morning ladies. I am mother of a hs senior, help manage the family farm/garden/windbreaks w/ dh and paint humorous acrylic mixed media in my studio. Refocusing on goals/action this week, making some progress.
Mavis, sending healing energy, hope your eye recovers quickly. Mindy, congrats on getting out there for your first run and seeing scale moment(loss). You can do it! Jeni, maintenance is a challenge, your focus on keeping up good habits is inspiring. Kris, you are so right, today is tomorrow. Focus Energy for All. Carma - how are you? So I need a kick in the backside on the Exercise portion, so tired lately. Will work on Vit C/water hoping to feel better. __________________ |
Good Morning everyone!!
MM~ great job on the 10 pound loss! I hope your eye gets better soon! Diana~ I hear you on the energy! I've been so exhausted too. That's why I let my workouts slide last week. I decided that no workout is a bad workout, so even if I only run a mile it is still doing me good! So after saying that, yesterday's after work run did not happen. A potluck for work was thrown at me (and so was last minute Easter dinner shopping).I am really hoping the festivities at the in-laws will be over by the time I get off work so I can come home and workout, but if not I will settle for my Monday night workout. W 64 oz E nothing planned today E watch my portions D only eat what I am hungry for, nothing more. NO CANDY! |
Morning Weedies.
Kris here. 42. Overweight. Overworked. Overwhelmed. Wife. Mom/Stepmom to 4 (24,14,12,9). Love these girls on this thread. Need to love myself enough to get AND STAY focused on my health. Current Weight: 227.4 Goal 6/21/14: 207.4 That's 9 Weeks for 20 lbs. With even a pinch of focus, I can pull it off. I have been incredibly lazy, and quick to justify why I can "start tomorrow". I'm done kidding myself. Thank you, ladies, for continuing to be here, and not fade like threads have over the years. You truly are a safe place to land. So, I having a "can't every one in my house just play the silent game today" moment. I am overjoyed that we are celebrating the "rolling away of the stone" but must it sound like a demolition derby all the time? Must the kids voices be twice the required volume ALL THE DANG TIME? I am sucking the fun right out of Easter today.:?: I digress... So I am going to hit the store this evening and get my fridge restocked with healthy stuff and prep for the week ahead. I am thinking this will help with my energy level as well. Looking forward to a successful move toward my Summer Body! Weed for this challenge: Water: 64 oz a day moving to 110 E: Dogs 3 X a week for 30. Yoga 2xawk in AM E: WW Tracking, Bed at 9pm, No starchy stuff after 2:30 PM D: Believe in yourself. Hope you all have a wonderful Easter. I'll be here. Checking in just bought a spot back on my priority list. :) Here's to summer. Bring it! |
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Here is a happy pic. This is my fur baby. He is 4 today! Kris, hugs, we will be here and we are going to help each other meet out goals. I am going to lose the same 20 with you. My birthday is June 8. I want to be down 17 by then, that will get me to a good place for summer riding! Jeni, Hope Easter is good to you! Diana, Happy Easter! W 100 E Eye is still gross, going to walk again E Perfect on plan, no rolls or garbage with Easter dinner D Keep moving forward |
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LOL, me and Rawly and sharing the day! Love it!
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Hi Ladies, No time for personals but I am still alive. Will try to get in on tomorrow night for some overdue fill in/catch up on your lives.
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Good Morning everyone!
Kris~ It's good to see you back here! MM~ Love the pic of your doggie!! Carma~It's good to see you too!! Yesterday was pretty good. I made it through the day without overeating (too much :)) I don't know what is going on with me, but I am so exhausted lately. I'm still drinking my smoothies (without the chia seeds since I ran out.) Maybe I will cut out the carbs again at night and see if that helps with my energy level. W~64 oz! E~ I assume DH and I are heading to the gym tonight. If I do I promise if there is a treadmill available I will run on it! E~ cut out carbs at night this week to see if it helps my energy level. D~ run for my workout tonight. Slow pace is fine, just run. |
So I was so thrilled to hit 181 the other day...well I just got shot in the foot. Back up all the way to 185. Lackluster workouts and pizza and Easter did me in I guess. Well I am getting back at it hard today. Need to get in some really good workouts and eat better...for sure.
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Okay ladies, I am exhausted but promised I would post.
Mindy: glad vacation was good. That snow was freaky. Worst winter I can remember. Mavis: I hope your dad is tolerating chemo ok. My mom's chemo was gemcitabine which was supposed to be the koolaide-aide of chemo. Many prayers out to you. I know all to well the strain your going through. Jeni: did I hear your a maintainacne girl now? Sounds like running is going well. Diana: the no whites is hard. Nurse Michelle: hi. |
Okay quick update on me. I went off the wagon at PMS time. Finally lost all the weight back just in time to go off the wagon for Easter. My trainers were disappointed. I had some family stressors too but ultimately I know that the root of the problem is sabotage fat Carma. Every time I get close to 200 I find a way to mess it up. So frustrating.
Family stressors: sister has 75% chance of kidney cancer the biopsy is supposed to happen this week. My brother had a heart scare. My fit brother who does bike races and runs. Children are at each other's throats and my daughter has decided to start growling at my husband which is going over like a fart in church. Ugh. Training. I am on week 11 day 1 of 10 k training. I need to find a race to do to not lose steam. Still uber slow. I lost an inch in the thigh. Somehow gained 1.5 inches in my hips. Since my pants are looser I think that was a measurement error. I lost 1/2 inch in the waist and upper arm. Gained an inch in the bust but that was a different bra on. Gained a 1/4 inch in the neck. So I went into last week working hard. Blew it on Easter and today diet wise. My goal for this challenge is 195. I was 201.8 this am. Weed W:100 oz E: 60 minutes a day minimum. E: stick to the plan next 3 weeks. D: "Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending." ~ Carl Bard That is my mantra the next few weeks. Oh and going to do daily check ins. Hugs to all. Carma |
Carma, :hug: thank you. It's been a rough few weeks.
Mindy, I have been stuck so long I am starting to think Ill just stay here. Jeni, hope Easter went well, I made it to the Y yesterday and did 40 on the elliptical (still could not run with my glasses, 2 uncoordinated with the bifocal) got my lenses in this AM so running and lifting tonight! Kris, I miss you. Working, hope all is well! OK, not much time. New delicious smoothie. Spinach, frozen banana (or ice an a banana) tablespoon of natural PB, cup of skinny almond milk (the 30-40 calories ones) awesome and about 200 calories for a huge portion. Making it again today! W 100 E running tonight, 50 squats thru the day shoulders tonight and crunches before my shower E POP, no freaking candy dish!!!!!!!!!!! D I feel better when I eat clean, so do it ****PS Getting a personalized plate for my motorcycle. 6 letters. Ideas? |
GGRR!! That's all I've got this morning. Got in a 3.5 mile run before the rain. Weight??? Let's not go there...
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MM~ I'm glad you got your lenses back. I hope you get in an excellent workout today!
Carma~ :hug: I hope your sister is okay. How scary that must be. Family stressors are the worst. Mindy~ What a frustrating day for you. I wish I could say something that would help. I do understand the frustration. Just keep up the good workouts and keep eating right. It seems that we are all facing some serious frustrations lately. I am frustrated by my lack of energy and the lack of enthusiasm I have for my workouts. Family struggles or personal struggles, I know when I am facing all of it I find myself thinking "who cares if I eat the______. I just don't care if I skip my workout today". . . .But it is our inner selves that end up paying for it. I'm not even thinking about the scale. It is that part of me that wants to be there for my self worth. I've struggled with this for the past 9 months, and I always feel so much more positive about myself when I workout. It is such a nasty circle, isn't it. When we let the frustration get the best of us, so we eat something, or skip a workout. That action leads us to guilt, or more frustration, then back to the scale with the hopes it wasn't to bad of a mistake, then the circle continues. I wish I had the answer to it all. So today is my official Weigh in day: July 22~180 August 22~172.8 September 22~160.8 October22~150.2 November 22~149.8 December 23~151.6 January 22 ~~~145.2 February 22~~142.6 March 22~~142.8 April 22~~146. :( Oh poo. I expected a gain after a couple of weeks of lackluster workouts and not eating very well. So I am going to hop back on the bandwagon of no whites at night. I got in a very slow but with random inclines (on the treadmill) run at the Y last night. 2.5 miles. DH is losing his enthusiasm for working out since he isn't really losing. I forced him to the Y last night, but it was SO busy we only got in 35 minutes, before we decided to call it a night. I am going to head out for a run here in a little bit, but I am also hoping to convince DH that we really need to workout tonight (although the steam room will be much nicer.) We have a local 5k on Saturday. I am considering racing in it, but we are planning an outing for that day (shoe shopping for the kids). Maybe I can convince the family for a late start? AND the big question for myself...Do I take the Y training class for the 1/2 marathon??? I've been looking into what the class entails. Trail running, interval running, and strength and stretching exercises. I think the Saturday runs will be longer run days and I will have to run after work ever other Saturday, but I think it will be worth it in the end. If for no other reason than keeping me going. I just don't know if I am up for the cost. W 80 oz! DRINK WATER!!!! E run. I'm going to get out there and start off with a 4 mile plan, but if I feel like it I will continue on to make it longer. E Keep it clean. D Listen to my body. NOT MY MIND! a friend who ran the Boston Marathon yesterday (and a huge inspiration to me) lost her number bib. (we were all surprised they let her keep running!) She lost it at about the 10k mark. She trained so hard to get her official time down but without the bib, she knew there would be no official time. She said that she nearly quit because she was so upset. She said the real struggle for the rest of the race was a mental one. I'm using her as my reminder to ignore my inner demons. |
Difficult week, guess I am not alone. Starting to get mad at myself, combo of tired, lazy, bad habits = NOT Good! O.K. This is were I am, I can change one thing, just one thing and make a difference. Today I will get back to a cleaner diet. Will report back tomorrow.
Hugs and strength to all my fellow chicks. :hug: |
Hi Diana! You are definitely not alone on the tough week!
I got in my 4 miles (outside). Average pace was 10:46. |
Good Morning everyone. Another work day!
I got in a second 35 minute workout at the gym last night. It was low impact, but still a workout with DH. Then we hit the steam room. It was very nice. W 64 oz E 35 minute run E no white at night D I can control my happiness |
Off to the Y
w 100 e running this am, not feeling like spinning e pop bake sale at work today, stay away d choose for the body you want, ot the body you have |
Off to take my dog on a walk (& me too!). I will eat clean foods today and will drink water. Today I will turn my slump around - I come first!
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Okay, I posted something yesterday and the computer ate it as it isn't here now. Grr.
200.0 on the scale this am. :woohoo: NSV for me today, actually able to get my feet flat in downward dog. Total fail on tree but felt awesome in downward dog tonight. Diana: You've got this. You can turn the slump around. Focus on the skinny girl trying to get out. Don't let the fat chick win. :hug: Mavis: Did you manage to avoid the bake sale? Jeni: Nice job on the run. I can't wait until I am under 11 minute mile pace. I just keep telling myself if I can run further the speed will come. Mindy: Hope your scale treated you well this morning. :hug: Kris: Hope your hectic life isn't turning to bad choices. Hang in there. :hug: WEED for tomorrow. W: 100oz E: Going to try to run in the am. Then going to be sneaky and do my weight training at work if I don't have time in the am. We will see. E: Going for day 3 keeping it under 1300. I can do this and stick to the plan. D: There are only two options regarding commitment; you're either in or you're out. There's no such thing as life in-between. |
Sisters! I'm alive. Work tough this week night time meetings. Budget cuts AGAIN and I have literally, and I mean literally, been in meetings for 3 days straight back to back from 8am to 5pm. I'm pooped, but here.
To top it off, hubbies youngest had been struggling (is failing) 4th grade and his mom is a major part of the problem. Lots to deal with. If I survive my scheduled 3hour budget reduction meeting with the City Manager tomorrow, I will be back here with a glass of wine to catch up. I'm not dead yet. ;) |
Carma~ Congrats on the 200 mark!! Its my philosophy to work on distance rather than speed. I don't race, so faster isn't necessary.
Diana~I hope you enjoyed your walk with the dog. MM~ did you end up in spin class?? I ended up not running yesterday. I find that I need a day off of running after running outside. I really wasn't up for going to the Y either. W 64 oz E 35 minute run E no whites at night D focus on the positive voices Kris~I hope you find me time. I know how difficult it can be. |
Carma, Love your D, Really, really love. How is your sister holding up? Scary stuff.
Different note....:carrot: for downward dog. I mostly avoided the bake sale but did have a couple small things. Better than I have been lately, but still lots of room for improvement! Kris, Miss you, glad you were able to check in. Hope you can help the youngest and still get thru the budget wars. Jeni, 5k on Saturday? Sounds fun! We all need a kick in the pants to get us back on the path. I was reading what you wrote on your weigh in (which was still fab by the way) You are right, 100%, fall off plan, gain, skip the gym, eat badly, check the scale, pout (and eat) and on and on. Carma's D Quote:
W 100 E On my way to spin as soon as I finish this post! E OP D Borrowed from Carma Quote:
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Golly..I miss posting one day and you guys are burning up the board. Not sure I can comment to all.
Jeni- Your times are an inspiration. I was "fast" last night. Idid 3.5 at 12:11 pace. That's good for me. Kris- Hang tight. Sorry about the kiddo. 4th grade is tough..trust me I know. I deal with it everyday. Division is whooping my kids butts right now. So I have gotten in some good runs this week but the bad thing is I have a foot issue. It feels fine while running but when I stop it hurts like crazy. It is on the side, top part of my foot. When I take my shoe off it settles down and doesn't hurt. Frustrating. Scale...boo. 184.4 |
Morning Ladies, I am happy to say I am back OP. I have a challenging weekend starting tonight with dinner at friends. I have chosen to bring my own food as all foods will be whites, can't go there. Tomorrow I'm going to a district meeting all day and must choose wisely from potluck foods. I'm bringing a dessert I can eat ( whipped creme-no sugar and fresh berries). Gonna go for a walk after this thread. Guess I will try to get some pm exercise in tonight as there will be no time for it tomorrow. I will bring my own water bottle Sat so I can measure my water intake - wish me luck.
Thank YOU Carma, Jeni and Mavis for your encouragement. Kris, oh so many meetings, hope you can find some pm time for yourself. Jeni, JUST SAY No(Nike it!) to any inner voice that is not all loving - stay strong. Carma, love your yoga antics, Maybe that is what I should try this pm, balance is good and does take practice. Mavis, good to see you - keep spinning. ps, love your quote on pick your hard: fat, diet, maintaining - this is Real! Mindy, hope your foot issues can be resolved soon. |
Diana~ Great Job being OP!!! It sounds like you have a great plan!
Mindy~ I hope your foot pain goes away. Maybe try a wrap, but if it gets worse get it checked out. MM~I won't be participating in the 5k after all. Bummer. But we will go shoe shopping and a nice outing to the beach so its all good. Kris~It's good to know you are alive. Keep checking in. Even if you aren't OP! It is a great day for a run, but Not for me. I am having a huge bummer of a day. I didn't sleep last night either. I hope to get my issues, resolved is a loose term, but it is the best I have. W working on drinking it. I think I am at 40 oz so far E nothing today. E be good and eat. I'm not an emotional eater. I don't eat when I am emotional. D I would like to step off of the emotional rollercoaster. |
Jeni, :hug: Enjoy the beach tomorrow. I am jealous!!!
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Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend. I had to go to a birthday party this afternoon, but have been pretty laid back other than that.
W 100 E ran this am and took the dog for a wander, kind of cold and damp E Very successful food day thus far, its 8 pm, so if I get any crazy urges now, I'll go to bed D One day at a time |
Had an outing yesterday. Went out of town to Steinmart to do some clothes shopping. I got a few things. Bought two dresses that hide the fat rolls...yay!! Un fortunately eating wasnt the greatest and haven't worked out in a few days. Foot feels pretty good so gonna try and hit the treadmill today. Need to get hubby out of bed though.
MM- Enjoy the party...just not too much. Jeni- Keep working on that mojo thing. Working- Good for you and planning food ahead of time. Good luck. I was in the mood to bake. Looking at a recipe for redvelvet cream cheese bars..Hubby said "Why?" So I guess I won't make them. Don't need them. |
Hi ladies!!
I'm in a really good mood yesterday and today. I've determined I need to have my hormone levels checked. My pms mood swings are out of control. I'm going to call for a doctors appointment tomorrow. Tommy begged me to take him running today. We got in a decent mile run. (Even DH decided to run). W64 oz E just a mile but it was a good one! E clean eating D Keep the good mood rolling. |
Jeni, running with the family sounds awesome! Yay for happy days!
Mindy, The party was for our Priest, not going overboard there! :D Took a couple spoonfuls of a few different things and done, No cake, just unsweetened tea to drink. Diana, I had the same dessert tonight. Stawberries, blackberries and cream. Yummy! Carma, How are you doing? Kris, miss ya! W 100 already over that for today E rest day, I did some upper body weights though E OP, good day. D planning is key, so I am getting ready for the week |
Actually did 5 miles yesterday, but only ran and logged 4.5 of them. Scale...poop on it. Day 54 no TOM. This is getting old. Should I try joining WW or Medical weight loss? Can't seem to do this on my own.
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MM~Running with the family was great!! DH couldn't believe how out of shape he felt after working out at the Y for almost 5 months. I told him he should start running with me. At least a couple miles a week.
Mindy~ You are doing an awesome job on running!!! I don't have any advice on the evil scale. Maybe a nutritionist can help? Have you tried a gluten free diet? I know its "all the rage" right now, but It may be something worth trying. I'm considering it. Diana~ I was thinking of you this weekend while I was working in my garden. Last year I started with a small 4 x 4 raised garden. This year I expanded with several pots and a pallet. Tommy volunteered me for sending in 23 Ziploc baggies of gardening soil for a school project, that was fun. (edit: then I found out he only needed 3/4 of a gallon of soil. ) Kris~ I hope that you are taking some time for yourself. Carma~ I hope all is doing well! I know you were getting really close to Onederland!! W 80 oz E run. I'm going to start with 4 miles but I may go farther since my mind is really with it today. E Keep it clean. I want to get off that extra 4 pounds that I gained this month. D Keep the good mood flying. 2 days and counting. |
Quick stop ladies. I apologize in advance. The next 3 weeks will be spotty at best for me getting here. I miss you all terribly.
Going to be selfish and have to skip personals AGAIN. Working from home at night to keep up. I did FINALLY log all my food in WW today. Consider it day one. Water sucks. Exercise - nonexistant. Food logged though. Hoping for a slowdown. Hugs to you all. I'm here, I promise. |
Kris~ It's good to see you.
Yesterday's run was really good. I didn't feel winded until the end of my fourth mile. I should have kept going, but I didn't. W 64 oz E 60 minutes at the gym E keep it clean D enjoy the little things! |
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