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#526

Rzrbackcandi , 05-25-2011 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by born2btxgrl
My center is doing this and it appears FL too - but you might check yours.

In observance of Memorial Day, we will be closed on Monday, May 30th. To guarantee all of our amazing client's success through the holiday, we will be offering free weeks of program just for weighing in!

What you need to do:

Come into the Overland Park center to weigh in sometime between Thursday, May 26th, and Saturday, May 28th. Then come in to weigh in again on Tuesday, May 31st!

Just for coming in on Tuesday, you will receive ONE FREE WEEK of program!

FLORIDA ADDED:
If you are down from your last weigh in, you will also receive an additional THREE FREE WEEKS of program! It's madness!

I didn't hear the same from Overland Park but I can ask when I go in Saturday.
Our Center, here in Bentonville, AR is doing the One Free Week thing but didn't hear about the three weeks! I will have to ask. I'll take as many free weeks as I can get!
#527

Razorbackbritt , 05-25-2011 03:43 PM

So I'm sorry for being so in and out lately, but between moving and finishing our house, I have no time. Plus, there is no internet at my MILs where we are spending 3-4 nights a week while we move.

But I wanted to share with you....you all have celebrated my victory in becoming a Zumba instructor and getting a teaching job...so I wanted to show you these two videos I filmed of Zumba routines. Zumba is mostly latin music, but the Zumba music is copy protected and I can't film and put it online...so these are a couple non-latin routines of mine. They are low to mid-intensity, but fun!

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/...12619&comments

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brittn...12619&comments
#528

Razorbackbritt , 05-25-2011 03:43 PM

PS. if you want more videos and fitness info....you can "like" my Facebook page- Brittney Lee Zumba.

I'm hoping to add a video a week. You could Zumba along with me at home with that!
#529

chasing skinny , 05-25-2011 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Rzrbackcandi
First of all, thank you all to have responded to my LONG post while I was at the Candy show.. Yes, Wonka World, Candy Land... indeed, it was very challenging but I made it out of there without touching ANYTHING! Except for water and my HNS!
I flew back last night (what an amazing exercise if we could actually fly) And was able to have a normal OP plan.

I was a little nervous about going in today for WI. All sorts of thoughts were going through my head.. what if I gained, what if I didn't but wouldn't it be great if I lost. I was going in all sorts of directions. I made it up to the center and talked with the consultant and they were all so proud of me. Then it was time for the scale. DEEP Breath in... and Release... I LOST 3.5lbs!!!! Couldn't believe it! I went to a free for all candy & snack show, on the road, had 4 meals "out" and lost the weight. I am so proud of myself and ecstatic! Willpower is the key! Now I have to figure out how to reward myself.. I'm thinking a massage might be nice. I no longer want to go get an ice cream or buy a slice of cake with extra butter cream icing to celebrate something! It's AMAZING!

With that 3.5lbs down... I'm only 1.5lbs away from the 40lb board! Hot Diggity Dog! If they had a dancing weiner on here!

And to all the new comers.. this DOES work!! For all the losses this week - Congrats and keep it up and if you're close to signing the boards.. just keep a positive attitude and you will get there!

I'm off to change my ticker!
YAY!!! I love reading your posts. I was thinking...if she can resist candy, then I can resist the Donuts at work. You are great inspiration!! And since weiners arent allowed, they have a carrot.....but wait, carrots arent allowed either.....where the heck is the dancing zucchini????
#530

chasing skinny , 05-25-2011 04:50 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by teacherlady79
Momoffour -- It sucks that not all your friends are very supportive. Downright childish, even.

One thing that really helped me (although it's not for everyone) is to chart my calorie intake and weight loss on livestrong.com. When I would hit a stall, I would look over the weight loss chart, which also allows you to map your net calories (intake after exercise) over the weight chart. One pattern I noticed for myself was that my best drops occurred when my net calories had a drastic variance. For example, if I ate at the top edge of my MRC caloric intake for a day (say, 800-1000 calories when I was on beige menu), then eat lower-cal OP foods and do my exercise the next day, then I would have a 2-4lb drop at the next weigh-in. If I net approximately the same number of calories every day, my body tends to hang on to the weight.

Knowing your body, it's patterns, and what works best for it is the best thing you can do to help yourself when you hit a slump and regular MRC plateau-busting tactics (metaquick, changing up proteins/veggies from what you regularly eat, adjusting or adding supplements/pills) don't seem to be working.

Don't give up! We believe in you!
How do you know what is a low end vs high end? I thought it was all about an equal caloric intake. I still have a lot to learn.
#531

chasing skinny , 05-25-2011 04:52 PM

Protein Question, I need 6 oz.
For example, say I have 5 oz fish, can I brush them with an egg white?
If I have 4 oz pork loin, can I add a boiled egg??
#532

Rzrbackcandi , 05-25-2011 05:24 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by chasing skinny
Protein Question, I need 6 oz.
For example, say I have 5 oz fish, can I brush them with an egg white?
If I have 4 oz pork loin, can I add a boiled egg??
Hi Chasing Skinny.. love the name by the way!
I went through this stage and the center really doesn't want you to mix your proteins but if you do, then it's 1/2 & 1/2 and really the only one that works out evenly is 3oz. Cottage Cheese & 3 oz. of the other protein. I haven't done the egg white or boiled egg thing but just make sure the portions are 1/2 of what it would normally be.

Hope this helps.
#533

Rzrbackcandi , 05-25-2011 05:27 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Razorbackbritt
So I'm sorry for being so in and out lately, but between moving and finishing our house, I have no time. Plus, there is no internet at my MILs where we are spending 3-4 nights a week while we move.

But I wanted to share with you....you all have celebrated my victory in becoming a Zumba instructor and getting a teaching job...so I wanted to show you these two videos I filmed of Zumba routines. Zumba is mostly latin music, but the Zumba music is copy protected and I can't film and put it online...so these are a couple non-latin routines of mine. They are low to mid-intensity, but fun!

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/...12619&comments

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Brittn...12619&comments
So Amazing Britt! You look great! Not quite sure I can move like that, but I'm going to try! Thanks for sharing!
#534

patzi , 05-25-2011 05:55 PM

This is a repost.. I had a problem posting this, so I am reposting it, if it is duplicated, please disregard

Well, the graduation party was a great success. The center outdid itself. I can't believe I left my recipes there, but when I pick them up on Tuesday, will post them. The lunch was delicious and quite a feast.

There was green iced tea and a pink lemonade mixed drink that was delicious.

Barbecued chicken in crockpot
tortillas( these were used to put barbecue chicken in(chicken was like a pulled chicken)
chips made from tortillas
string beans
spinach salad with strawberries and a delicious dressing
coleslaw
watermelon..
a tray of raw veggies with a dip
cheese cubes( 2) on a toothpick
I think that was it.. Everything was delcious
Everyone had their picture taken with their graduation certificate, then we had a group picture.. I would say there were 25 people.

It was wonderful talking to other people and talking about all the different challenges.. I really enjoyed myself.

Patzi
#535

momoffour , 05-25-2011 06:28 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by teacherlady79
Momoffour -- It sucks that not all your friends are very supportive. Downright childish, even.

One thing that really helped me (although it's not for everyone) is to chart my calorie intake and weight loss on livestrong.com. When I would hit a stall, I would look over the weight loss chart, which also allows you to map your net calories (intake after exercise) over the weight chart. One pattern I noticed for myself was that my best drops occurred when my net calories had a drastic variance. For example, if I ate at the top edge of my MRC caloric intake for a day (say, 800-1000 calories when I was on beige menu), then eat lower-cal OP foods and do my exercise the next day, then I would have a 2-4lb drop at the next weigh-in. If I net approximately the same number of calories every day, my body tends to hang on to the weight.

Knowing your body, it's patterns, and what works best for it is the best thing you can do to help yourself when you hit a slump and regular MRC plateau-busting tactics (metaquick, changing up proteins/veggies from what you regularly eat, adjusting or adding supplements/pills) don't seem to be working.

Don't give up! We believe in you!
Thanks for the advice. . . I actually noticed a few weeks ago that you mentioned tracking your calories on livestrong.com and decided to track my food/exercise/water ect. at sparkpeople.com (because I've used it in the past and love it). I think it will really be helpful in finding patterns and I have been amazed at how large difference there is in calories depending on which proteins I choose.

Mariah
#536

momoffour , 05-25-2011 06:41 PM

You are all so amazing - thank you for your words of support. The board has been really active today and I need to go make dinner, but wanted to say congrats to Candi on the loss and the great example you are!

Patzi- The party sounds awesome and I look foward to the recipies.

Britt - Thanks for the workouts, I think I will enjoy Zumba"ing" with you!

New comers - welcome! This plan does work and you could not have come to a better place for support!

Update - I did WI today and maintaind. I was happy not to gain, but am still 1 lb from the 30 board. We did measure, etc today. I lost 7.5 lbs in May (7 lbs fat) which I am thrilled with and am down 5 inches which is good. (29 lbs lost and 39 inches in 12-1/2 weeks). I have gained confidnece, energy, and had a great time with my consultant. I will continue to stay OP. I had a great loss early on and this the first time my body has really resisted the weight loss. I also tend to lose a lot of weight at one time and then go awhile before losing again (instead of a nice steady loss) so I do believe that when I sign the 30 lb board I will be well on my way to the 40 lb board as well.

I am a bit jelous of those who have the chance to earn free weeks . . . our center is pretty new and so far has not given out weeks for anything! They are diong drawings for various supplements this week which is nice, but I really would love an extra week or 2. I think I will have to make a suggestion and see what happens. . .

Bye for now, hang in there and stay OP!
Mariah
#537

patzi , 05-25-2011 09:30 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by momoffour
You are all so amazing - thank you for your words of support. The board has been really active today and I need to go make dinner, but wanted to say congrats to Candi on the loss and the great example you are!

Patzi- The party sounds awesome and I look foward to the recipies.

Britt - Thanks for the workouts, I think I will enjoy Zumba"ing" with you!

New comers - welcome! This plan does work and you could not have come to a better place for support!

Update - I did WI today and maintaind. I was happy not to gain, but am still 1 lb from the 30 board. We did measure, etc today. I lost 7.5 lbs in May (7 lbs fat) which I am thrilled with and am down 5 inches which is good. (29 lbs lost and 39 inches in 12-1/2 weeks). I have gained confidnece, energy, and had a great time with my consultant. I will continue to stay OP. I had a great loss early on and this the first time my body has really resisted the weight loss. I also tend to lose a lot of weight at one time and then go awhile before losing again (instead of a nice steady loss) so I do believe that when I sign the 30 lb board I will be well on my way to the 40 lb board as well.

I am a bit jelous of those who have the chance to earn free weeks . . . our center is pretty new and so far has not given out weeks for anything! They are diong drawings for various supplements this week which is nice, but I really would love an extra week or 2. I think I will have to make a suggestion and see what happens. . .

Bye for now, hang in there and stay
Mariah
Glad that you did not gain, and the inches you lost is awesome.. I can't recall if you said if you tried Meta Quick to get you going again. If not, I would highly recommend it. You are sooooo close to the 30 pound board.

I am in Florida and nothing was said to us about earning free weeks. Yes, by all means make a suggestion.

Good luck to you, Mariah, hang in there, and I know the 30 pound board is just around the corner for you.

Patzi
#538

patzi , 05-25-2011 09:31 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by Razorbackbritt
PS. if you want more videos and fitness info....you can "like" my Facebook page- Brittney Lee Zumba.

I'm hoping to add a video a week. You could Zumba along with me at home with that!

Thanks for doing this.Look forward to it.

Patzi
#539

teacherlady79 , 05-25-2011 11:27 PM

Quote:
Originally Posted by momoffour
I think it will really be helpful in finding patterns and I have been amazed at how large difference there is in calories depending on which proteins I choose.

Mariah
chasingskinny -- this ^ is what I mean by high end vs. low end. If I spend a day eating all the higher calorie proteins, then exercise the next day and focus on eating all lower calorie proteins, then I tend to notice a bigger difference.
#540

patzi , 05-26-2011 06:28 AM

For those on maintenance, try adding a small amount of that Special Chocolate drink that you make the brownies with (recipe Mariah gave us),into coffee, it is a real nice taste. Yesterday at the center one of the consultants suggested it and said it gives a mocha type flavor, not really, I would say more like a chocolate flavor, but nice... I have iced coffee some afternoons and this is a change. Coffee in maintenance is free..

Patzi

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