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  •   #226  
    nova_jen's Avatarnova_jen , 06-21-2004 09:28 AM
    Wow- it sounds like everyone has been very busy while I've been away. I was in South Carolina and spent a lot of time in restaurants- between the Key Lime Pie and fried Oysters I don't think I did a single thing to help my cause. My good intentions included packing work out clothes but in the 100+ degree temperatures they didn't make it out of the suitcase.

    Amarantha- I was sorry to hear that you were feeling discouraged- I agree with bboroughs that you have been a great motivator for many people!

    Arabella- are you still loving the SBD? I bought the book on the weekend and have been thinking about beginning it soon. My only dilemna is I have plans for the next four weekends which will make a full commitment difficult- but I guess I could begin and at least try a modified plan for the first few weeks- maybe I will start at Phase II and go back to Phase I in a few weeks.

    My 21 day challenge will be keeping a food journal and going to the gym/or equivalent a min. of 4/times a week.

    Happy Monday to all of my fellow challengettes!
    - Jen
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    zadie k's Avatarzadie k , 06-21-2004 10:56 AM
    Day 8 of biking to work. Day 1 again of no refined sugar. Empirical evidence that "i will" challenges are easier than "i will not" challenges. Hmmm.
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    Amarantha2's AvatarAmarantha2 , 06-21-2004 01:48 PM
    Huzzah! I'm still lurking and waiting breathlessly for everyone's reports!!!

    Actually I'm on Day 2 of the CCRRMM Independence Day Sprint, for which my challenge is to do all that I can to lose four pounds by July 4. No rules, just using all the weapons at my disposal to get this extra weight off and get back on track. Not posting my menus anymore, just journaling in a little notebook as I did when I lost the original 100 pounds! Eating what I want and counting calories as well as counting exercise minutes (calories in/calories out)

    I am calling this A DIET!!! I know the word "diet" isn't highly popular, but that's what I call it!

    See ya, Challengettes!!!
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    Arabella's AvatarArabella , 06-22-2004 05:46 AM
    Day 10
    Good morning, Challengers!
    Hi NovaJenn, yes, I'm still loving SB. I haven't craved anything, and it's been really easy to follow. I'd lost 3 pounds in the first three days and will weigh in Friday again (which will be ten days into it). It's easy to move back and forth between phases, so one thing you could do would be to do Phase I through the week and Phase II on the weekends. Good luck!

    Early morning prayer/focus/centering: 10
    (Think about what you want for that day-- energies unblocked, open to others, open to joy, etc.)
    To do list/plan for the day: 10
    Aerobic exercise: 25 min walk, 21 min circuit training, 35 min bike ride = 1.21
    Flexibility exercise: 0
    Strength training: 10
    Energy work: 0
    Eat only at table when alone: 6
    Creative break: 4
    Make your environment nice: 6
    Groom nicely (remember you're a model!): 4
    Eat only when hungry: 10
    80+ ounces of water: 10
    No white stuff: 10
    Vitamins: 10
    Meditate: 4
    Journal: 4
    Fun: 4
    Socialize: 4
    Evening prayer/focus/centering: 10
    9 fruits/veggies: 8
    1 hour aerobics: 10 (82 mins, thank you very much!)
    Bottom line: Weight loss day

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    maat's Avatarmaat , 06-22-2004 07:00 AM
    hi hi!!
    Day 11 done Day 12 on the way...
    Stress stress stress : big exam thursday

    A good day for everyone

    Kisses
    maat
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    bburoughs's Avatarbburoughs , 06-22-2004 08:40 AM
    21 Days Done!
    Good Morning Everyone,

    I completed 21 Days on my challenge. I am down 5 pounds. I will think about what I will add to my challenge and post it later.

    Have a good day everyone!
  •   #232  
    maat's Avatarmaat , 06-22-2004 09:43 AM
    Congratulations!


    Congratulations bburoughs!!!You made it!!!!



    5 pounds down!!!! yeah yeah yeah!!


    Challengettes power!!

    I'm so happy for you!!!You're such an example!!!!

    And now you can ask for a virtual wish to the GREAT CHALLENGER'S WIZARD:


    Kisses
    maat
  •   #233  
    Amarantha2's AvatarAmarantha2 , 06-22-2004 11:25 AM
    We Have A Winner!!!!
    HUZZAH, HUZZAH!!! ALL HAIL THE CHALLENGETTE, BBUROUGHS, the first Challengette on this thread to complete 21 days ... not to mention losing five pounds in the process!!! Yowza!!!! Congratulations, Brenda!!! You're an inspiration to us all, methinks!!!

    I have your address and the official prize committee will be dispatching thy award anon!!!! Huzzah!!! This is great!!!

  •   #234  
    Amarantha2's AvatarAmarantha2 , 06-22-2004 02:33 PM
    Er, forgot because I was so excited that we had a winner of the prize for first 21-day challenge completed ...

    Anyhow, I'm actually on Day 3 of my Independence Day Sprint using the very loose plan I'm pleased to call, ta da, THE DIET! ... so I guess that's my 21-day challenge as well ... try to do what I can to lose the weight. There are no rules to THE DIET. I'm not reporting what I eat or my calories or how much I exercise. I'm writing it all down in my little paper journal. This is the method I used to lose the original 100 pounds (some of it's back) and this is what I'm gonna do for the two weeks of the Sprint and if I go one more week, it'll be a 21-dayer, too! Huzzah! !!!!
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    wsw's Avatarwsw , 06-22-2004 08:06 PM
    bburoughs-congrats on completing 21 days!!!!! that's great! ---and being 5 lbs. down too! wow!

    hanging in there with food journaling, being op, and exercising. on day 19. good vibes to all challengettes! --and a good evening.
  •   #236  
    Amarantha2's AvatarAmarantha2 , 06-22-2004 08:42 PM
    Huzzah, Wsw, Day 19 and looking good!!!
  •   #237  
    deleted2's Avatardeleted2 , 06-23-2004 06:36 AM
    Well done, Brenda!!!
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    Arabella's AvatarArabella , 06-23-2004 06:43 AM
    Day 11
    Congrats, BBurroughs! You rule!

    Still doing fine on the SB, although yesterday I did have a few bad thoughts of bad carbs

    Early morning prayer/focus/centering: 10
    (Think about what you want for that day-- energies unblocked, open to others, open to joy, etc.)
    To do list/plan for the day: 7
    Aerobic exercise: 45 min walk
    Flexibility exercise: 0
    Strength training: N/A
    Energy work: 0
    Eat only at table when alone: 6
    Creative break: 4
    Make your environment nice: 6
    Groom nicely (remember you're a model!): 4
    Eat only when hungry: 10
    80+ ounces of water: 7
    No white stuff: 10
    Vitamins: 10
    Meditate: 8 (actually did this!)
    Journal: 4
    Fun: 4
    Socialize: 4
    Evening prayer/focus/centering: 10
    9 fruits/veggies: 8
    1 hour aerobics: 7
    Bottom line: Weight loss day

  •   #239  
    TechAlum's AvatarTechAlum , 06-23-2004 09:02 AM
    6/23 - Day 3 of Journaling; Day 2 of no cal after dinner/9:00
    Hello All,

    Looks like it was a busy weekend around here. I didn't get a chance to get on the computer so I've been trying to catch up this morning.

    Brenda - Congratulations on completing your first 21 day Challenge and the 5 lbs.

    Amarantha - Bummer on not finising the PB challenge. Of course you can stay around and us all on. And whatever you do I thank you for starting this challenge, it helped me get moving again .

    wsw - Hang in there you're almost there!!

    Maat - Good luck handling that stress

    Zadie - Yea on the bike challenge, and hang in there on the no sugar, I see what you mean about do and don't challenges, I'm trying one of each we'll see how it goes.

    All Other Challengettes - Keep on hanging in there

    Well I've got to get off to work so just a quick post on my status:

    I finished my first 21 day challenge on Saturday!!!!! but immediately went back to my old ways on Sunday . So I am starting 2 - 21 day challenges: 1) expand on the first challenge with no calories after dinner/9:00 unless my tummy is growling; and 2) Journal everything I eat no matter the calories.

    Wish me luck

    -Tech

    ps sorry for the novel
  •   #240  
    bburoughs's Avatarbburoughs , 06-23-2004 09:10 AM
    New Challenge Tomorrow!
    Thanks everyone, the support on this thread and board is awesome. Without it I don't think I will be doing so well in trying to lose body fat this go around. I'm glad I found this site. The accountable to this challenge has made a big difference for me also. I usually can't stick with anything that deals with losing weight (body fat). Thanks you guys for helping me!

    My next challenge will go something like this:
    Drink 80 oz. of water or more
    To exercise at least 6 days a week & add weights (this is new for me) for 1x a week
    To eat 6 fruits/veggies a day
    No     SCALE until completed with this challenge
    To take supplements
    No coffee in the mornings
    To journal 4 day a week

    I will start tomorrow, we have an employee awards ceremony & picnic today.

    Check with you all later!
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