Where are my girls this morning?

TOM finally came so I avoided the scale this morning...plan to avoid it until Monday morning....hope I can do it!!!

Mornin JamieJo!

I was wondering about this new running thing you're doing, because I want to keep up the running when I finish c25k... and I think having a program helps! Where can I find it???

I got the idea from some thread on here but basically it's just running intervals. They call it HIIT training. High-intensity interval training. Google it. It's just basically doing REALLY fast intervals of running along with walking. I was kind of nervous that I wouldn't get as much of a work out from it as I did the C25K but surprizingly, I think I got more. I wrote down "the schedule" for that run myself but there are lots of "schedules" already written up which you will see when you google it. I just know myself and know what is "very difficult" when it comes to speed which is why I wrote my own.

I am going to do the HIIT training 2 times a week and the third running day I am going to run for 30 mins continuing to work on my distance in that 30 mins. The interval training is going to help me work on my speed for sure! I hit 8.5 for 30 seconds on Monday night, which is CRAZY fast for my little legs!!! They also say that the interval training is better for weight loss because you are constantly jolting your body rather then doing a "slow and steady" like the C25K has you do.

I had to do something else besides straight running for 30 mins 3 times a week. I found myself getting bored and if that happens, I quit. So I'm refusing to quit! The interval training was "fun" for me again like it was fun completing a new week of the C25K, plus, 30 mins seemed to go much faster with intervals for some reason!

***It is still absolutly crazy to me that I'm giving running advice!!!

You are lifting weights too, right?

First off, i just have to say that you ladies rock!!! By reading through the posts since yesterday, it's just so warm and motivating in here! I've been a bum the last week and haven't gotten on the treadmill, but I can't help but look forward to getting on it tonight after hearing how all of you are enjoying C25K so much. And yes, JamieJo, you are a motivator with your running experience. HIIT sounds like it's a great way to keep up with the running after c25k! and 8.5..... WOW. nuff said. lol

Steph, i'm so looking forward to the ballerina pictures.

Macomer, I hear ya on the self-sabotage over the weekends. I also find that by being more relaxed on the weekend, it awakens those cravings throughout the week so that I feel like I'm constantly denying myself. Not good for the psyche let me tell ya! Yesterday I was so determined to not have anything after dinner that I got a glass of water (500 ml) every time I thought about having a snack or nibble of something. The hubby counted that I had 10 cups of water and 2 mugs of herbal tea from dinner until bed. The good thing about it is that I've dropped a pound from Monday (not as impressive as your 3.5, but I'll take it).

Alrighty girlies, so.... how awesome is it that in this quest for first place you conveniently have a Canadian on your team eh? I'm going to have a fantastic on plan weekend with no issues of feasts put under my nose. I'm like a wild card -- an immunity idol if you will. lol
But really, I'm actually eager to see what our numbers are on Monday. I told myself i wouldn't weigh in more than once a week but i couldn't resist this morning and now feel a little burst of willpower in seeing that the scale has gone down.

I will definately update tomorrow as to how my run goes tonight. And by committing to that, now I can't excuse my way out of doing it!

PB - Don't make me make my first trip to Canada to come find you!!! You best be running tonight girlfriend!!!

Wonder where Stephanie is today....probably doing some butt toning since she has to get those tights on and show us a picture!!! teehee!

lol... twenty years spent dancing... i was a dance major in college and I'll NEVER put a pair of pink tights on again... even if i was a double zero, lol.

those things are just scary!

more power to her

A little slower in here! must be because everyone is spending so much time focusing on winning our challenge on Monday!

..... oh ya! and American Thanksgiving! oops. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Be good

I did C25K last night!!!! JamieJo, no need to hunt me down. although, if you really want to... that's cool too. lol. I felt amazing afterwards! I was all snitty (without much of a reason) last night and after getting off the treadmill all my negative auras must have sweated away. I stuck to the 6.0 run even though i kept thinking to myself that I wouldn't be able to keep up the pace. I think I'll have to lower it a bit for week 3. Just until my endurance and breathing improves. (yes i'm behind)

OH! and i've stuck to having a tall glass of water every time i feel like a treat after dinner (had about 9 cups after dinner last night) and am further noticing the break in my plateau!!! wait for it......
I'm in the 170s!!!! !!!! !!!!
179.6 this morning. It's been a while since i've seen the 70s!

Enjoy your family time/football/feasts of the season! And don't forget to check in so that I'm not completely by myself for the next 4 days.

Jasonslea, You've got the right mentality down, gotta keep on truckin!

Take baby steps. There's no way to stop eating except to just get yourself out of the situation! You can turn this around for sure!

Take a walk... nothing strenuous or scary... just something to get your mind (and stomach) onto other things.

Drink lots and lots and lots of water. That's the one surefire way I know of that will knock the scale down to get that instant gratification. It's not a long term solution, but it's a kickstart.

Do something, anything, to get your mind back in the positive gear because this battle is more mental than anything else.

You can do this!!! If you doubt that, just look at any of the success stories these determined ladies have posted on the goal boards! And we're here for ya too.

*crickets*

So.......

*tumbleweed*


Alright! so i guess i don't have a problem talking to myself... I have good news that had me hopping up and down this morning. I'm down to 177.4 lbs today.

*sigh* okay... well... hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday!

macomer - I love that you are gauranteeing a big loss! Me too lets kick some butt this Monday.

JamieJo - I'm pumpied up to this week. I think it is because we all pretty much enjoyed a loss as a reward for our good behavior. They did take the totals for skychild out of our numbers... we really were 8th... But not for long! TTOM just left for me so my scale was being very nice to me yesterday morning. Thats awesome that you found HITT. I am kind of a list/plan girl. Having a specific plan to follow motivates me and increases my sense of accomplishment.

PB - Thats so funny about your hubby counting your glasses of water hehe. I can relate. I try that trick too lol. We do have that crazy canadian advantage thanks girly! Yay on the c25k did you love it? 170's? THATS AWESOME!!!

Jasonlea - I read this interesting article talking about staying away from the 7 c's... cookies, cake, crackers, ice Cream, cola, candy and cereal... Sounds interesting it might help. Sorry things are going poorly hun but remember this IS WITHIN YOUR CONTROL. Its not easy, not even close to being easy but it is something YOU CAN DO. God gave you this amazing body AND the ability to look amazing in it!!! I believe in you but you have to make the decision to start NOW.

As for me...

Well two Thanksgivings down and no real harm done. Wednesday I went to my Mom's house and did exercise proper portion control while letting myself indulge in my favorites of her food. I just tried to stay away from things that weren't worth the calories ya know? Yesterday we had Thanksgiving at our house. I woke up and hopped on the scale and saw 142.0... Amazed I started out being really on track with my food. Well things kind of went south from there. I didn't go crazy per say but definitely wasn't able to exercise the will power I know I have AND I skipped my workout... hmmm.... Bygones right? Well ladies I ended up getting home from my Mom's really late on Weds so did not catch my ballet class but I did manage to get my leotard, tights and slippers. So next week it is so on!

Today I am being a low fat princess. Wk3d3 WILL get done, I got some new Thorlo (sp?) socks I have been dying to try out. DH and I bought new swimming goggles so that on my off days we can go swim laps at the rec. I am excited, I haven't really swam since high school. Just splash around for fun ya know?

Lets really take advantage of this Thanksgiving thing. I bet if each of us could lose at least a pound we would come out ahead with everyone who lost control. Sounds like for the most part as a group we are fairing pretty well considering the holiday. Oh and ofcourse we have our community idol canadian lol.

I am so relieved its Friday! Thanksgiving went good (well not so much for my weight but for my soul!) I let myself eat good, knowing that once today came around, its over!! I am going to do a little cleanse type thing my hairdresser told me about for the next two weeks, so hopefully I feel better after that. (I find when I go straight into eating really well from not eating so well, I still feel a little gross for like a week, so I'm hoping a cleanse will help quicker!) And don't worry, its not like a water cleanse, it involves plenty of food, just no sugar!

I'm DEFINITELY going to start implementing the one-glass-of-water-per-thought-of-food plan... I hope my bladder doesn't burst....

I'm not weighing myself this morning out of respect for my feelings lol but I will be busting my *** for the next few days and there WILL be a good loss on Monday! I'm off to the gym do to w4d2!!

How are yall feelin post-turkey day?

YEAH!!! People are back!!!

Looks like the both of you ladies are doing well or at least enjoying yourselves.

Macomer, what's this cleanse that you speak of? is it as easy as just not having sugar? And btw, the glass-per-thought technique has been going splendidly. Luckily enough, most places have indoor plumbing so there hasn't been an incident of any bladder bursting. I feel like I may actually break this habit of a dessert type item after dinner. 4 days and counting (because what's the use of unnecessary calories right?).

Doing c25k w3d1 tonight! (i feel like i'm talking in code)

We, ladies, will be kickin butt on monday. I'll be sticking to plan even harder over the weekend so that I don't see the almost inevitable rise in the scale that happens on Mondays. Gotta make you ladies proud! Canuck power! lol j/k

PB - 177.4 is awesome... Not only in the 170's but headed for the 160's keep it up girl! Your tumbleweeds/crickets comment is hilarious! You keep me ;aughing in a regular basis. Good luck with wk3d1... Are you following it by time or distance?

macomer - I hear you about it being Friday. Who makes someone go back to work for one day after a holiday? Thats rediculous!!! I too would to know what this cleanse thing is... wk4d2 huh? Looks scary jk I peeked at week 4 and nearly winced.

Bleh no one is coming into where I work so I am just sitting here surfing the net all day. I guess it could be worse but things are going by soooo slowly. Hmmm...

As you may be able to tell, it's reallllly slow for me at work today too. I keep resisting the urge to leave but am really not being very productive at all.

"close to the 160s"...... oh my. that would be a dream. I wish weight really did fall off this fast on a regular basis because my motivation is sky high today. I was verrry close back on *flips through journal* June 14th when I was 170.2 lbs. Then summer hit -- i super enjoyed myself to the tune of 14 lbs. lol. The last time I remember being in the 160s was when I was 16 and I was probably a couple inches shorter too.

c25k: i'll be following time for now. I find that it's exhausting enough just trying to get through the x seconds that i can't even focus on distance to use that as a motivator. I'm just going to do my best to keep up the same speed of 6.0. I'll make an effort to check distance and see if that makes a difference. The problem i find is that my treadmill uses miles and my canadian brain finds it hard to convert that into km to make it mean a little more. Like if i go 2.5 miles, it doesn't feel the same as if i saw that I've run 4 km.
silly, i know.