Hello! Are you looking for a fun fabulous place to get motivated, be challenged, find every day inspiration? Then THIS is your thread! I've been a WOW girl for almost a year now and I LOVE this thread! I love these girls! And we're always looking for new help and support. Oh yes, let's do the shameless cut and paste thing...
Women on... WHAT??
Okay, let me explain that "Women on WEED" is not what you might be thinking. During the challenges I mentioned earlier, 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 I'm posting this a week early to encourage people to sign up, so I'm not sure what my weight will be when I start next week. I'm hoping to be 228, but either way, I'll make my goal 219, secret goal of 215. My overall WEED looks something like this....
W- I average 3-4 liters a day. Being a 12hr night shifter (7p-7a) sometimes I get aLOT more, sometimes less. But I broke my Pepsi habit, and I really only drink water and coffee. YAY! I'm glad I don't like diet soda.
E- I try to keep low calorie (1200-1600?) I'm not a counter per say, but I try to be aware. I choose low fat, low cal, whole grains, fruits, veggies (I'm TRYING, but I've never been a good veg eater), chicken, white meat. I guess it's like "cleaner" eating but I'm not averse to Lean Cuisines and whatnot. I'm getting tired of salads, but I do eat them every day.
E- GYM RAT, I'm not much of an exerciser outside of the gym, but I go about 4-5 days a week. I start with 20-40 min cardio, then upper or lower body, then abs and another 20-40 min cardio, depending on my schedule. Some days I just do cardio for an hour or 90 min.
D- Usually my daily goals include keeping my house running (cleaning and laundry), getting the kids where they need to be, etc. Affirmation wise I like to think of something I like about myself everyday. Or to think about how far I've come from 300 pounds.
So who's with me? Let us know, about your home, your diet plan, your work, your family! Jump right in there!
E- I follow the Slim Fast Optima diet, which is basically 2 slim fast shake meal combos, 4 snacks, and 1 healthy meal per day. When I eat carbs I try sticking to whole grains and am avoiding fried foods like the plague...I also try giving myself a treat from time to time...because everyone deserves a little something from time to time.
E- I usually go to the gym 6 times a week in addition to 2 hour volleyball practices and matches 6 days a week. Last challenge I completed the c25k pogram and now I am seeking to maintain my progress by running 30 minutes 3 times a week, and then lifting 3 times a week. And of course, I always have to have one rest day during the week.
D- This Halloween I am wearing this...and I want to look amazing in it.
I wish we could change our names a bit for HalloWEED . . . I'd like to be "AudreyRose"- remember that spooky movie about the reincarnated lil girl? . . . and Nchellie could be NURSE RATCHET and glitterlish could be GlitterBUNNY and CAjudy could be . . . ummmmmm, drawing a blank here . . . Oh well, WELCOME to you judy! Please come chat in the WEED/Labor Day Thread and we'll get to know you b4 the Challenge?
Gonna w/i for Labor Day b4 I set my goal for HalloWEED - don't want to go overboard with all the success I've been having - gotta avoid getting discouraged, ya know.
I'm a 2nd shifter too . . . blue collar union rep . . . Married Mother of a 21 yr old and soon to be 10 yr old - both girls.
W: 64oz
E: Circuit Weights/Pedometer Walking
E: Low Carb
D:Staying surrounded by the love and protection of The Dancing Carrot!
Count me in! Back to school next week, so my first challenge will be developing a new schedule for the treadmill. Do I get up early, or wait until after school, when I'm wiped out? Oh, well - I'll figure it all out.
I'm in for Halloween. I'd like to have dropped 10 pounds by then putting me at least at 139. I want to be fitting into a misses size 6 by then, Jr.s 9 (I wear a jrs 11 now).
W-drink at least 64 ounces
E- 4 gym classes a week and 3-4 30 minute walks during lunch
E- stick to 1200-1300 calories a day of healthy foods (calorie counter here!!)
D- check into this thread and keep myself motivated not to slip, be on time for work, plan everything for the next day out before i go to bed at night.
(Love the picture of the halloween outfit glitterliscious....you look like her. I want to be sexy in a cheerleader outfit this year. I've always wanted to be a cheerleader, maybe this year i can fit into a costume like that!!)
WOW!!! okay I have been at 160 since April/May so its about time I start to lose! I take all the blame, I stopped working out as much as I should have but I am going to take on this challenge!!!!!!!!!!!!! my goal 2 pounds!! (I know its a lofty goal, I am going for 36 pounds in 36 months)
W 64-80 oz each day depending on whether or not I work
E 40-60 minutes each day, again depending on work.
E 1200-1400 calories
D getting to the gym. this has been my major downfall these lasts months, but I am hoping to work it back in to my schedule.
I also hope to get a little more to personals in this challenge, I have neglected my part in the inspiration long enough!!!
I cant wait to see everyone next week!
Last edited by jcatron243; 08-31-2007 at 10:08 PM.
I joined the August challenge, just as I fell off my wagon. I've got a reunion coming up the week before Halloween, so it's a terrific time for me to regain my focus.
I'm trying to lose the weight I gained through IVF and my first pregnancy. Proud to say I got rid of the excess from my 2nd pregnancy
W: Am really bad now that I'm not in an office: 64 oz
E: At least 350 cal burned 4-6 days a week - 2+days w/weights, 2+ days cardio
E: Get back to calorie counting. Total, minus exercise s/b 1500-1800
D: Get out of the house each week day, (am not always good about this with 2 little ones,) eliminate a little bit of clutter from our move, check in here.
Hi everyone! I'm ready to get back to business and lose some more! My WEED:
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64 oz water
8000 steps per day or more, as well as stretching and toning exercises
1200-1600 cals a day, low fat (1400 average)
Being here, reading success stories of others, seeing my goal outfits hanging in my closet every time I open the door. LOL.
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Great thread, my Halloween goal is 218 lbs. and want to be feeling lots fitter. I will try to post every day. Helps me stay focused. Let's do this!!!
Last edited by Soon2BFitChick; 09-04-2007 at 11:44 AM.
Jumping from one challenge to the next! It's the end of the Labor Day challenge, so time to hit this one. 8 weeks until Halloween, so I'm going for 15 pounds. I'd really like to hit 20, but I'm not sure I'll make it. I figure I'll feel really great when I go over my goal by 5!
W - 48 oz
E - B - smoothie, banana L - salad D - rice & lentil salad, snack - yogurt
E - 40 min on treadmill done
D - Last day before school - sitting by the pool!!
Down 2 lbs this week!! Hope everyone has a great day today!! Also glad to say I stayed OP all week and met my exercise goals all week. Slacked on my amount of water though.
I'm psyched and going for it - just seeing jcat is making me revved up to get back to Pilates - an exercise I can do at any weight/rate! I'm also going to continue walkwalk walking and alternating upper and lower body circuit training every chance I get. Looking @ lc'ing as a wol and not a "diet" has helped me stay OP like never b4 - sooooo - there's no reason I shouldn't be under 200lbs by right? That'll be a 23lb Goal - very attainable under the Guidance and Protection of My Beloved:
W: Haven't hit it today - keep glugging auddie
E: Made it to the Y yesterday for some upper body weights . . . made it to the track today for a looooong walk
E: Went catfishing yesterday and got attacked by some Killer BudLights - but stayed OP otherwise - totally OP today - stay with it!
I was on 3FC a couple of years ago and it really helped me in some of my goals. Now I am back. Previously I was doing LAWL-- it worked great, but I did not stick to it. Now my BIG goal is 50 lbs by April 1-- I turn 30 (yikes!) in April. I have learned to be okay with my outside-- but I want to be HOT!! in my 30's. Looking at this thread, I think I will find a great amount of inspiration and support!!!
I will make a weight loss counter for the Halloween challenge-- but my goal is 18 lbs-- I CAN DO THIS!!!
W-- 64 oz a day.
E-- 30 min of cardio 3 day per week- weights 2 times a week
E-- 1500-ish calories-- watching what i eat, keeping track, and stopping when I am full!!!!
D-- This week my goal is to log on and post DAILY-- this will keep me on track. I also am starting a journal to track my weight loss- and just every day things. My 2nd goal is to write in this daily.
W.O.W. Halloween Challenge, an Invitation!
. . . and Nchellie could be NURSE RATCHET and glitterlish could be GlitterBUNNY and CAjudy could be . . . ummmmmm, drawing a blank here . . . 
Oh well, WELCOME to you judy!
Please come chat in the WEED/Labor Day Thread and we'll get to know you b4 the Challenge?
Staying surrounded by the love and protection of The Dancing Carrot!
Hope everyone has a great day today!! Also glad to say I stayed OP all week and met my exercise goals all week. Slacked on my amount of water though. 
Hellllooooo old & nuuuuuu WEED'er Friends!!
right? That'll be a 23lb Goal - very attainable under the Guidance and Protection of My Beloved: 
