So far I've added the points and I'm on target for each day. I'm changing up my plan a little bit again. And I've pumped up my exercise a lot. I haven't been losing -- just maintaining -- but I think that's due to the increase in cardio and weight lifting.

Something I noticed this morning is that my calf have increased of 1 inch and I was wondering howcome this is happening, I have been walking everyday for 1 hours, 2 walk of 15 minutes each one for morning and PM breaks and a walk after supper of 30 minutes for the past 2 weeks and I do 20 minutes each night on my gazelle, I think that is the reason and i have alos increased my dumbell to 10 pounds. This morning I was down 2 pounds but have a feeling that it might go up due to the increase of weights.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful day

You are building muscle WTG!

my water has been excellent this week. My eating not so. I have gotten in one excersize, still need 2 more to get my point. (does chasing after the kids for 1 hr through Walmart count as exercise?? -then I only have one more to do!)

Susan you amaze me with all the exercising you are doing you are awsome!

Good for you Cathy quitting smoking is a great thing you can do for your body!

Ya all can throw some of your motivation my way! thanks!

Good morning everyone, this morning, I weigh in and I lost a total of 3 pounds since last week, I am now at 212.5, yahooooooooo, I was jumping of joy this morning, I must say thanks sis, your challenge sure made it good for me, I am on my way after my 3 week and you know I always fail after 3 weeks, but now I am on my way to the 4 weeks and nothing can stop me now, I feel great..


I have been good all week and I have been given 110% of myself and I will achieve my goal in no time, you watch and see....


HOw is everyone else doing?

That was the idea. Having something to challenge us every single week, ever single day. I'm doing so good on the water part of the challenge. I am so proud of myself. And believe it or not, it's getting easier to drink the water. I had read that the thirst would come back after breaking through, and now I believe it. It really does. I feel more thirsty now then ever. This is great!

The challenge is keeping me alert each day. This is what I needed to lose the weight and stay motivated. Let's keep it up girls! We're doing great! Remember to private mail me your pounds lost or maintained this week and your accumulated points for each goal! I might post a few winners if it's worthwhile. For example, a water winner, an exercise winner, an overall winner! Makes it lots of fun!

Hello everyone, I'm just checking in. I'm not doing well at all. I noticed when I first started I was so gung-ho, now I'm making excuses. I'm up 3 lbs (251 back to 255) so my *** is going to get back in there.

First thing I have not been doing is keeping my food journal, so I'm back to that (counting calories)... I thought I could just do it for awhile and stop, but for me, it's accountability as to what I eat. If I stay at 2000 calories a day, I'm doing good and losing. That's how I started.

I've been sticking to the three hours and my water intake has been just okay. Somedays I hit it and other days I don't.

My exercise (well, for me it's just getting out of the house, I have two youngins (9 mo and 2 yrs) so it's hard for me to really get the exercise in terms of fast walking) but I have been getting out of the house- walking to the store instead of driving - walking 1 mile to the park etc. I just don't get to walk fast. But that's okay. I'm going to try to increase this. Especially since the weather is great. Right now, we're off to the park in about an hour.

This is probably the "test" part for me, since I have never ever STUCK to a diet for longer than a few weeks. So I can tell I'm getting bored and not doing the things I should be. So I will probably be around more often. I gotta stick with this. I can't live life like this anymore. I'm gonna do this!!!

Hopefully, I can get this extra 3 pounds off by next Wed. Then I wouldn't have gained for my check in!

Wish me luck!!!

Hang in there Little Freedom. Having a 2 year old and a 6 year old myself, I know what it's like. I started following the JC plan after my youngest was born and I wasn't doing exercises at the time. I just didn't have time. And I was still able to lose 2 pounds a week on Jorge's program. So not getting as much exercises as you'd like to do shouldn't prevent you from being successful either. Just focus on your 8MM and exercise when and how you can! Don't stress over it, and make small changes at a time.

Personally, I've done calories counting before and did lose weight. The problem for me was that I hated to count my calories. The reason why I like JC's plan so much is because he's already done the counting for me, and all I have to do is ensure I have 3 portions of protein, 1 of carbs and 1 of veggies/fruits. For me, that's what worked, and I'm able to follow that successfully. I've never been good at counting calories or counting portions for the entire day! But what is important is to eat healthy and in smaller portions. It doesn't matter which program you use as long as it works for you and you're able to make it a lifestyle! And remember, you shouldn't feel deprived!

So stay with us on this challenge, and challenge yourself every single day. Perhaps, you want to challenge yourself to beat your own points next week compared to this week. It's not about making it perfect, but about improving your way of life every day!

All right Ladies!

Our first week came to an end last week. Remember to send me your points today (send me a quick email), so I can report back for everyone and announce our weekly winner.

Let's remember that the challenge is not to beat someone else but to beat our own challenge results each single week!

As stated previously, this week we are adding the 10 000 steps a day as a goal, so remember to add 1 point for each day where you meet your goal!

Is everyone still with me for week 2 of the challenge? If you haven't joined the challenge for week 1, it's time to join the fun for week 2.

Come on ladies, stick with me on this May Challenge! We can all do this!

Here is a reminder of the Challenge. I've added our 10 000 steps/day as well!

Here's the challenge rules:
1. Drink 8 glasses of water a day. (Add 1 point for each single day if you meet your quota.)

2. Eat healthy meals and snacks within the range of calories Jorge
recommends for a 2 pounds weight loss or your own program of course.
(Add 1 point every day if you meet this goal)

3. Focus on eating foods low in fat and lots of veggies.
(Add 1 point every day if you meet this goal)

4. Work out at least 3 times this week with a minimum of 20 minutes
of cardio.
(Add 1 point if you meet this goal)

5. Let's walk our 10 000 steps a day.
(Add 1 point each day if you meet this goal)


5. If you have difficulty with your emotional hunger, journal your
thoughts and feelings and focus on developing alternate reactions to
emotions instead of eating.
(This is more of a personal thing, so no points here)

6. Post a reply to this post at least twice this week stating how
you're keeping up with this challenge.
(Add 1 point if you meet this goal)

7. Believe in your abilities to reach your weight loss goals.
8. Commit to being prepared each single day this week. Be prepared
for every single day. Plan what you'll be eating every day, plan
when and where you exercise.

Let's not forget about the Challenge Results:
1. Add 2 points for each pound you lose, add 1 point if you maintain and -2 for each pound gained.
I think it's just as difficult to maintain your weight as it is to lose it, so I think we should be rewarded as well for maintaining our weight.

Points for Week 1: Sylvie is on the lead but we're all winners in the end. I didn't hear back from anyone else, so if I get any private emails, I will update this post with your points! Come on girls, don't give up! Stay with us on this Challenge!

Sylvie
24 points

Francine
17 points

WEll I am trying to beat my score for next week, but I just bought a new pedo and guess what? It is not working either, grrr, I will probably loose the point for that, because I can't really count them, but then that will not stop me, I will keep going and going and going

This is my mid week check in. Still doing my challenge. This challenge is really helping me drink my water. I don't get points each day for low fat and healthy meals/snacks typical Jorge Day, because I allowed myself to eat a bit differently this week. Yesterday afternoon, I felt like a chocolate bar. So I bought one Coffee Crisp. It has 250 calories. It's not bad! But it was good. I don't feel guilty about it. After all, this is my lifestyle, and all I have to do is fit in these kinds of treats once in a while. I've been walking my 10 000 steps each day since Sunday. This is going very well. It's not that hard to reach that number when I put myself up to it. Rain or shine, with my treadmill in the basement, I have no excuse not to meet it. That's it for now! I'll check in again Sunday!

Good luck to everyone!

Here's the challenge rules:
1. Drink 8 glasses of water a day. (Add 1 point for each single day if you meet your quota.) 0 points as I get this most days, but some days I don't and didn't keep a record of which days I did or didn't.

2. Eat healthy meals and snacks within the range of calories Jorge
recommends for a 2 pounds weight loss or your own program of course.
(Add 1 point every day if you meet this goal) I've done okay in this area. I've been hitting on average 2500 calories, but I really want to get that down to 2000, which is my weight loss area.

3. Focus on eating foods low in fat and lots of veggies.
(Add 1 point every day if you meet this goal) 1 point - I have really been getting the veggies and fruits in... I don't focus on lowfat

4. Work out at least 3 times this week with a minimum of 20 minutes
of cardio. yea 1 point here, I have been outdoors alot this week with the kids to the park. I don't know about the whole cardio thing, but a nice walk to the park (15 min away) pushing a double stroller (at least 90lbs - and running after a 2yr old while @ the park - I would think that qualifies!! hee-hee!)
(Add 1 point if you meet this goal)

5. Let's walk our 10 000 steps a day. ???? I doubt it. On the days I'm home, my house is not that big. haha! (Add 1 point each day if you meet this goal)


5. If you have difficulty with your emotional hunger, journal your
thoughts and feelings and focus on developing alternate reactions to
emotions instead of eating.
(This is more of a personal thing, so no points here) I have been recording what I eat faithfully since 5/5

6. Post a reply to this post at least twice this week stating how
you're keeping up with this challenge.
(Add 1 point if you meet this goal) 0 this challenge is very hard to keep track of, so I did not post.

7. Believe in your abilities to reach your weight loss goals. I'm still here! LOL!!!
8. Commit to being prepared each single day this week. Be prepared
for every single day. Plan what you'll be eating every day, plan
when and where you exercise. Not good at planning, but I have gotten rid of "sweets" in the house, so whatever I eat, it's bound to be somewhat healthy. Even my son's snacks are more healthy this week (lots of fresh fruits, canned fruits, puddings, whole wheat crackers, etc.)

Let's not forget about the Challenge Results:
1. Add 2 points for each pound you lose, add 1 point if you maintain and -2 for each pound gained. I think it's just as difficult to maintain your weight as it is to lose it, so I think we should be rewarded as well for maintaining our weight 255 - I have maintained - but that's from a gain, so I really really want to get past 240