I hope you all had a great weekend! First things first...
Day 11 (Saturday) Workout - done Diary tracking - done
Day 12 (Sunday) Workout - done Diary tracking - done
Day 13 (today/Monday) Workout - done Diary tracking - done (assuming I stick with the plan!)
My 'official' weigh in was this morning & I'd lost another pound in a half since last weeks weigh in - so, I'm up to 8 pounds. I'm a little frustrated because I'm really doing well in sticking with my plan and working out, I expected to see more of a weight change, but that dang scale is fighting me for every ounce! However, I have lost inches and am seeing a change in my clothes - my brand new jeans that were tight two weeks ago are already getting lose, so I guess stuff is just moving around? I'm not sure how to make the scale work for me, I'll just keep charging on - eventually it'll give in, I'm sure of it! I have a week's break in between classes (yaay!) & I'm not on call, so this week shouldn't be quite as stressful for me. Next week classes start up again & I'll be starting a bellydancing class (woohoo!).
Quiet Ballerina - I think I missed something, did you start over or add a new challenge? I love Dancing With the Stars! I'm not usually home to watch it though - I saw something on it over the weekend, Marie Osmond & Jane Seymore are in it this go around, right? They looked great! I would love to do something like that...maybe I should take up dancing classes (in all that spare time I have!) Shy - yeah...I'm busy! LOL
Hi Gramma! - Thanks for the encouragement! Djstorey - I was in Yellowstone a few summers ago on a 4H trip, I was chaperoning a bunch of teenagers (ahh, what an experience that was). Most of the kids from here in Florida had never seen snow, when we got to Yellowstone - it was actually snowing (flurries) and there was still snow on the ground in June! I hope you get to see your hubbie soon. Hey, you know they have workouts now that simulate horseback riding to strengthen the core, so I guess horseback riding can be considered a workout! I've only been on a horse once as a child - it's actually one of my rewards! There's a local place here where you can ride on the beach - but there's a weight limit, which I've finally reached!
Hi Jollygirl - I'll keep my fingers crossed & send out good vibes on your LSAT's! Have you decided on your challenges yet? Red - As always, thanks for the encouragement!!
Wow, I don't know if I can keep up with everybody here.
First of all....Welcome back Jolly!! I missed you! I was a little worried about you too. I'm glad you are back! I hear you on the larger clothes. I finally HAD to buy another pair of pants.
Hi Nikki, good job on the pound gone! It's hard to be patient, but slow and steady is the best way to lose weight! Then it won't come back so easily.
Hi to everyone else, I really don't have the time to personalize a message for everyone!
Exercise 30 min....starts today...2 pauses
Crunches....starts today.....2 pauses
No beer....Day 4....No pauses (week-ends)
Less coffee....Day 14?.....1 pause left
Day 16 & 17 - Exercise - good - 0 pause left
Day 6 - count calories - pause - 1 pause left
Day 6 - count calories - good - 1 pause left
Ok, had a pause on the day we went horseback riding.
Nikki - Never heard of a workout video for horseback riding! It is kind of a workout though I guess. I did feel a little bit of muscle soreness, but it wasn't much. It was fun though and I did count it as my exercise that day.
Yes, we do get snow in Yellowstone and where we live too in June sometimes. Even had snow in July before! We just had our first snow storm in fact just 1 1/2 weeks ago, which is awful darn early! I think I live in the wrong state, I love summer and all this cold here is tough.
Good job on that weight loss! I'm using you as inspiration to get myself losing again.
Apple - I agree, I have a hard time keeping up with everyone now. But, that's ok! I'm just glad to see so many here.
Jolly - So glad to have you back! I hear you on those pants, I've gotten myself close to that point too, but hoping to reverse the trend now.
Hi to everyone else out there! Gotta run, my little one needs his nap and I need the break!
Nikki~ I don't know how you manage all the things you have to do in your busy schedule! You may have missed it, but I had to start over on my challenge.
I thought I'd have time to write more, but I have to go pick up my brother from school.
So far on Day 3:
water: completed
pushups: completed, 3 pauses left
exercise: completed, 3 pauses left
Last edited by Quiet Ballerina; 10-16-2007 at 07:42 AM.
Reason: finished exercise, just didn't have time to update last night
You guys are the best! I love coming here & reading everyone's news! & to think, now I'm an inspiration to someone else, ya gotta love that! Well, today I managed to make it through the huge bowl of Halloween candy right outside of my office and a Birthday Party (I took my own protein bar in lieu of cake). I found out that my ex is falling apart without me! Ok - yes, I may be evil, but I can't help derive a little bit of satisfaction from that! In celebration, I bought myself a new pair of red high heels!! Now, I'm going home and doing some more cardio! I won't have access again to the internet until tomorrow, so have a good night everyone!
Yep.
It is what it is.
A triple whammy.
(1) Sunday-stretching-yes. Water-no.
(2) Monday-stretching-no. Water-no.
NO WATER PAUSES LEFT.
ONE STRETCH PAUSE LEFT.
(3) I am up a pound
Will try to catch up tonight. If my job doesn't kill me first
gramma! It is not pretty....heh, did you see the post where I found your old alias?
Shy -- You're moving right along, aren't you? Good for you!
jolly -- Best of luck! I'm not on a food challenge yet, not really, just writing things down. Anything is OK for now. It gets you in the right frame of mind.
Nikki -- Yes, you ARE evil! I love it!
Quiet -- Lookin' good!
dj -- Sounds like your days are hectic, but still sounding better than before. Great going on the exercise!
Apple -- No probs on the lack of personalization. I can rarely do it these days. Thanks to the others for keeping things going. You're doing well on the coffee. I'm starting that too myself, though not making it a challenge. No beer! Wow! Good for you.
Day 18 - Exercise - good - 0 pause left
Day 1 - calories @ 2000 or less - 3 pauses left
I'm replacing the count calorie challenge and replacing it with an actual calorie limit. It's time! I'm actually going to cycle the calories which is hard to state for a challenge, so I'm going to say that my calories can be no higher than 2000 a day since that will be my high calorie limit. My goal is to average 1800 for now. I know that sounds kinda high, but considering the fact that I've been eating a lot more than that lately, I think it will work for a starting point.
Red - You're more than halfway now!
Gramma - Sorry to hear it's been rough! Now, just get back on track.
Jolly - I don't consider what you're doing small! Anything that gets you going again is a big step in the right direction.
Well, I found out the bellydance class I want to take doesn't start next week, but the following week - I'm just a tad bummed, but at least I'm still able to get in! I also found all kinds of other classes offered through the community education program at this local high school. So, I think I'm going to take Salsa lessons too! (Quiet Ballerina - you got me thinking that with Dances with the stars). They even have golf & tennis for beginners - so, I'm considering one or the other - since they are on the weekend I think I can manage at least one of them.
Ok, so the evil with my ex died down. I went to see him in the hospital. He'd broken his foot, it became infected & he has been in there for a few days (he's ok now). I ALMOST feel guilty for being evil..but, not quite! If he hadn't been so mean to me when we broke up 6 weeks ago, it'd be different. Oh well...life goes on!
I'm busy planning a Halloween party too! This will be our (me & my roommate's) 2nd annual party...if anyone's close to St. Augustine, FL. - you're welcome to come! It's a costume party, I'm going to be Little Bo Peep! Last year, I was the Devil, I had a mishap with my outfit & a little too much to drink & ended up flashing half the people at the party (it was an accident, I swear!)...so, this year -part of my costume is ruffled panties, just in case any flashing goes on - I'll be prepared!
Wow - I'm rambling...sorry about that!
Quiet Ballerina - I meant to say this yesterday & somehow left it out, Good for you for starting over & not quitting...and for being honest enough with yourself (& us) to do it!
Apple Blossom - Thanks for the encouragement, I know you're right. I'm actually going into my 4th week now, so I should be happy with 8 pounds, I'm just used to dropping a lot up front. But that's ok, I'm showing progress despite the skinkin' scale, so I'm ok with it! I can totally relate to buying bigger clothes too - my closet has a few different sizes in there right now.
Djstorey - You know, I saw the horseback riding simulation workout 'thing' in the SkyMall magazine when I was flying home from D.C. a few weeks ago. There are actually a couple of different brands! There is a seat sort of thing with what looks like a saddle and apparently it moves around, the goal is to stay upright (I guess) & this works your core. I have no clue if it works, but it makes sense at least...hmmm, I guess it's kind of like a restrained mechanical bull! Hey - now there's an idea for a workout! LOL
Gramma - I'm up a pound too! I'm not stressing over it, actually that's what I get for looking before I'm due to actually weigh in! Just keep going, don't let it mess with your head!
Jollygirl - Good Luck with your challenge! I'm looking forward to hearing how your first day is going!
Shy Moment - Who me, gloat?? Oh, I would never!! LOL
Red - hehe... Really, part of my problem is that I'm WAY too nice, when that little devil comes out in me, it's actually kind of amusing!
Ok, I really need to get some work done! Have a wonderful day ladies!
Nikki- those dance classes sound like so much fun! I wish I had the time to do some myself. That horse thing sounds funny. I bet it costs $$$. And great job resisting candy AND cake. (we call that food porn around here to protect ourselves from develping cravings) I have a birthday party coming up on Sat and I'm not even going to TRY to resist, I'll just make it small.
DJ- I'm going to try calorie cycling too, but for the first week I'm keeping it low, just to get started.
Exercise 30 min....Day 1...2 pauses left
Crunches....starts today.....2 pauses left
No beer....Day 5....No pauses left
Less coffee....Day 15?.....1 pause left
Red, notice I've already used up my no beer pauses....
Hi to everyone else!
Last edited by Apple Blossom; 10-16-2007 at 04:01 PM.
Hey all. Red, after reading your post, I am adding a food related challenge to get me thinking in the right direction - daily food journal.
So, Day 1:
Worked out
Journaled food
Did abs at home
Posted here.
OK. You all have to laugh with me. I didn't do a lot of abs, because, well, my dog decided to help me. Please get a mental picture of a very overweight woman, balancing on a ball to do crunches. First, her trusty Springer tries pushing the ball with her front paws. That didn't get her the result she wanted, so she jumped up and landed right on my stomach - balancing on top of me balancing on the ball. Ringling Brothers has got nothing on us.
Nikki, I am jealous of the dance classes. I watch Dancing with the Stars too. I love it, even though there really isn't anyone I am rooting for this year. Not like last year. I wish I could dance. I have two left feet. Unless I have been drinking, then I have three but it no longer matters
Day 4:
Water, completed
Crunches, completed, 3 pauses left
Exercise, pause, 2 pauses left
Nikki: I agree with jollygirl! I'm so jealous that you have an opportunity to join in on the dance classes.
Sorry I don't live closer, your party sounds like fun.
Jollygirl: my dog tries to interrupt my workouts too (although not as much as yours)! and sometimes when I exercise he just stares at me as if to say "what in the world are you doing?"
I've got 12 days behind me writing my mouth intake (what goes in my mouth...hereafter referred to as MI) down.... It hasn't been pretty, not at all, and just writing it down and reviewing it makes me gasp and feel faint. Still, I'm not gasping enough to do something about it but I feel a tingle of movement in that direction. Maybe. I'm still in the dock just writing things down. Next comes taxiing phase, where I start calculating just what kind of numbers are involved in that MI... and then it'll be time for takeoff, when I actually put a limit on that number. Yikes. But, heh, how'm I supposed to get enough altitude to start cruising if I'm forever dawdling around the airport. Get this baby in the air! ...... but, for now, I'm in, shall we say, anticipation stage. Sigh.
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jolly -- Wow! You mean somebody actually did something intelligent after reading something I wrote?!?!?! You made my day!! Go for it, kiddo! Love the dog.
Quiet B -- Way to go on 4!
Shy -- Nine is some kind of fine!! I'm glad the thread is helping you!
Apple -- Good to see you again. Um, yes, I did notice the pauses on the brew, but figured you were just a come-from-behind type. You're easing off a bit, building your reserves and then going to sprint for the finish line, aren't you?
Nikki -- You're two-thirds of the way there! Wow! I'm glad you didn't get too nice after the breakup. Show 'em you're in control. And if that's you in the avatar, you are quite a stunner! Where is all this weight you're saying is to come off going to come from?!?!
dj -- You've brave, doing the calorie count. I'm not there yet, not even calculating. I have to though. I'm getting bigger again!!
Last edited by redballoon; 10-17-2007 at 08:05 AM.
Day 7 for me? No. Day 5. I had to pause twice-is that right
Me brain is as weary as me bones.
Elerine! Where are you? Come back!
Red-You are investing some time writing all that down! I do think that maybe I am not really being honest with myself as to what is going into my mouth. You have inspired my to start today. It's not my challenge, but hopefully it will give me insight. I did look back at my old post. Funny, I think I have been on one big, fat pause for the past two years.
Quiet B-you are moving steady-keep up the good work. Every day is an accomplisment.
Shy-Yes~Starting over is not failing! Did ya hear that Elerine?
Nikki-LOVED St. Augustine. Went there on a girl-trip when I lived on the east coast. So pretty-spanish moss and all that stuff. How are the heels workin out for ya?
Apple-What is calorie cycling?? I hope it's working for ya!
DJ-I remeber that mechanical bull thing! I saw it in Jusco dept. store when I lived in Japan. My husband and I came up with all kinds of intersing ideas of what it could possibly be used for. We saw it on display, but couldn't read any of the advrtisement, so we just speculated. LOL We eventually asked a japanese friend about it. I thought the ideas that we came up with sounded much more fun.
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In celebration, I bought myself a new pair of red high heels!! 
Now, I'm going home and doing some more cardio! I won't have access again to the internet until tomorrow, so have a good night everyone!
I missed you all too. Nikki, congrats on your saves. way to go.
I'm not on a food challenge yet, not really, just writing things down. Anything is OK for now. It gets you in the right frame of mind.
Yes, you ARE evil! I love it! 
delve into 12!!
It hasn't been pretty, not at all, and just writing it down and reviewing it makes me gasp and feel faint. 
Still, I'm not gasping enough to do something about it but I feel a tingle of movement in that direction. Maybe. I'm still in the dock just writing things down. Next comes taxiing phase, where I start calculating just what kind of numbers are involved in that MI... 
and then it'll be time for takeoff, when I actually put a limit on that number. Yikes. But, heh, how'm I supposed to get enough altitude to start cruising if I'm forever dawdling around the airport. Get this baby in the air! ...... but, for now, I'm in, shall we say, anticipation stage. Sigh.
Go for it, kiddo! Love the dog. 
It's not my challenge, but hopefully it will give me insight. 
I did look back at my old post. Funny, I think I have been on one big, fat pause for the past two years. 
