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got my wii workout DONE for day #1 :)
basic run 3 minutes (24 calories burnt ) Boxing 6 minutes ( 56 calories burnt ) Parade 4 minutes ( 25 calories burnt ) free step 10 minutes = 1,230 steps (61 calories burnt ) not bad , 20 minutes ( it was actually 23 minutes ) = 166 calories burnt ....and feeling energized !!! |
No Beer,Day 1, 2 pauses allowed.
Hydrate! 4 pints of water daily,Day 1, 2 pauses allowed. No Eating after dinner,Day 1, 2 pauses allowed. Down with day 1. The water part is going to take some getting used to. I need a water "routine". Tomorrow we are going skiing and I don't know how that will go, since I don't want to have to pee all day long. Plus a long car ride. I might end up pounding a few pints before bed. Red, I hope you are doing well! Rainenroses, I love wii fit but I don't often find time to "play" I am trying to do a daily body test though. Especially since my scale's batteries died. Great job getting started! Diyana, thanks for the encouragement. Congrats on getting through a week of SO MANY challenges! Iniya, your challenge could be to stick to an exercise program, and your program doesn't necessarily have to include week-ends. Or your week-end exercise could be more with-in reach, less intense. Gotta run-many errands. Bye! |
Day 14 walking is completed. I've done around 28km these last coupe of weeks. One day I may just consider carrying on. I wonder where I would be in 5 years?
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Thanks, everyone, for your words and concern. You are most sweet and the sentiment is so heart-felt. I know it is as even some of the most adamant anti-smokers/drinkers (diyana... ;) ) are not on the warpath. I feel a bit better and was a little better yesterday.
One thing I want to tell you all....I am slowly eating too much again and the weight is coming back on. BUT, when I was losing it, even though it was in the wrong way, it was amazing. I saw my body changing and saw things happening that I didn't think were possible with my body. So, for all you who are like me, non-believers in things you haven't seen, believe me, it IS possible. Now, to do it again in a more sustainable and healthy way. I'll be back..... :^: |
HUGGGGGGGGGGS to you, Red. Don't give up.
Days 6 & 7 no salt - yes and no. (i.e. one pause taken!) Day 6 was fine. Yesterday, you guys, I went to McDonald's. That's the bad news. The good news is that after a month away from it, I expected it to taste amazing, and it really didn't. And I felt gross later from eating it, so I'm kind of happy about that. I ALSO tried some pop yesterday, and was relieved to find that I didn't enjoy it. It tasted too sweet, and kind of flat, so I'm in no hurry to have more of it. Days 7 & 8 of exercise - DONE. Had another run around the gym night yesterday with the little guy (and the big guy) playing floor hockey and basketball. Everyone else - carry on with your awesomeness! |
RainenRoses - :welcome: The Wii Fit is a great challenge!
Fra - Since I typically post from work (shhhh!), I report the previous day's results. Apple - Great start! I hope you were able to get your water in despite skiing and the long car ride. Shad - 28K is awesome! You walked approximately the length of a marathon! YGG! Red - I'm an anti-smoker, but also an ex-smoker. And I'm not an anti-drinker...I really enjoy knocking back a few beers from time to time. I just know that those two habits are counter-productive to the success of health and weight loss that we want to reach. But you're going through a helluva rough time...so take comfort where you can, sweetie...and do not beat yourself up for it. Glad to hear you say that it is possible to lose weight. I like that positive attitude, girlfriend. Charlie - I find it so interesting how when we avoid foods we thought we'd really miss, once we have them again, they aren't as wonderful as we remember. ***************************** Yesterday was a lousy day at work, at home....it just sucked. I did really, really good on keeping the emotional eating at bay. But I just wasn't up to exercising at all last night. Tonight is an hour of advanced Zumba and I'm still not sure if I'm gonna go. I'm really tired. We'll see...it'll probably be a "gametime" decision. Journal everything AND count WW points - 0 of 0 pauses taken - Day 8/21 64 ounces of water - 0 of 0 pauses taken - Day 8/21 5 servings of fruits and veg - 0 of 0 pauses taken - Day 8/21 Stay within WW points - 0 of 3 pauses taken - Day 8/21 30 min. (at least) of cardio - 1 of 3 pauses taken - Day 7/21 50 crunches - 1 of 3 pauses taken - Day 7/21 1 minute of planks - 1 of 3 pauses taken - Day 7/21 15 minutes of decluttering - 0 of 0 pauses taken - Day 8/21 |
hey everyone :grouphug: congratulation on keeping on your journeys
Michelle ;) how did the day go in the end? I am having a rough time at work, hectic schedule and on the fly requests that do not allow for proper testing of my code.. hate it :/ (I'm a programmer) Red I re-read the thread opening and another inspiring song came to my mind: "Stand" by Rascall Flatt http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeiApxy9x-w :sing: I always go back to this song and point it out to myself and my friends, so.. I send it to you too :goodvibes Quote:
Apple Blossom that's a lot of walking, awesome! ^_^ CharlieBaby I know that feeling, luckily, I was addicted to salty taste and I always put WAY too much salt in everything.. I just couldn't taste it anymore so I had to put more and more and more. But after some 20 days (ironically, like a challenge of ours) of semi-total abstinence, I finally got my tastebuds back! And then the hyper-salty things disgusted me! It was like SO awesome the first time I had to give a salty snack to my co-worker cause I didn't like it :) I think maybe you'll get there too CHALLENGE REPORT day 6/21 training everyday for pushups and a handstand, 0 pauses used. :carrot: |
No Beer,Day 2, 2 pauses allowed.
Hydrate! 4 pints of water daily,Day 2, 2 pauses allowed. No Eating after dinner, Day 2, 2 pauses allowed. Day 2 down! We did not go skiing today, we are going tomorrow instead, and I have to get ready, so no time to chat! :hug:going out to Red! |
Had a pause day today. So I am still on Day 14. Will be back into it tomorrow.
Day 14 - 1 pause taken. |
Day 7 of less salt (1 pause taken) - DONE. Although my next challenge may have to be 21 days without pudding, since I now seem to have one of those every day. 120 cals of useless deliciousness.
Day 9 of exercise - DONE - and hellooooooo sparkling clean house. My folks are coming to visit on Sunday, and our guest room gets ridiculously dusty and dog-hair-y and cluttered when we don't pay attention to it, so I swept and vaccumed and dusted and wiped and changed the bed sheets and then I laid down on the bed to recover. I also cleaned the heck out of the kitchen and dining room and living room and then ran around with the dog (who had been ignored until then, poor thing) outside until it got too chilly. Michelle - how was your night? Did Zumba happen or did you decide to chillax? fra - I used to do so much added salt without even thinking about it - salt in the pasta water, salt on potatoes and fries (fries! they are already salted when you buy them in McD's!), on roasted veggies... And we like prepared sauces in my house, so finding lower sodium versions and making my own has been a (good) challenge. Shad & Apple Blossom - you guys are doing great! Red? You around? Takin' a wee break from the board? Let us know how you are! |
day # 3 of my challenge.
already been on my Wii & got my 20 minutes in . Free step 30 minutes burnt 173 calories , 3134 steps . |
Hi everyone -
I skipped Zumba last night and decided to chillax. But I did take a walk. I skipped the crunches and planks though. Tonight is Zumba, strength training and abs. Journal everything AND count WW points - 0 of 0 pauses taken - Day 9/21 64 ounces of water - 0 of 0 pauses taken - Day 9/21 5 servings of fruits and veg - 0 of 0 pauses taken - Day 9/21 Stay within WW points - 0 of 3 pauses taken - Day 9/21 30 min. (at least) of cardio - 1 of 3 pauses taken - Day 8/21 50 crunches - 2 of 3 pauses taken - Day 7/21 1 minute of planks - 2 of 3 pauses taken - Day 7/21 15 minutes of decluttering - 0 of 0 pauses taken - Day 9/21 |
Hello, people, thanks again for the support, concern and well wishes.
I am still in a bad place in many ones, mentally it's getting worse because my world is being turned on end, shaken up and seemingly shat on. Yeah, right, we don't need this any more, or this or that, let's get rid of this thing that you've been holding on to for years, even if it tears you apart....that's how I feel. And of course, the lack of work and money and all that. I think this may one of the hardest phases I've had in my life since a teenager. I'm sick of it but it's hard to be strong when you're crawling. That said, what else is there? To admit defeat and allow the situation to further degenerate? To allow myself to become further debilitated, to the degree that I then would have to work even harder to recoup my losses? Hmm"...must give us pause. There's the respect that makes calamity of..." my current absence of challenges! So, I feel (yes, a little Hamlet was called for) that I need to get my act together. The sulking is over, the comforting suck on the cigarette, the beer-induced fog of distraction, the lethargy and growing gut....they've got to go! :mad: When the going gets rough, the tough return to the 21-day challenge thread! And, with all this (particularly the wallowing), I'm realizing that I MUST have a strong mindset before anything else. It simply will not work if I start up another challenge with a defeated attitude, thinking that somehow the challenge will rise to meet me. Yeah, right. Hello?!?!? No, it's obviously got to be the other way around. So, up to home plate I go and with a determined gaze past the outfield lights, I lift my bat and say, "Bring it on!" And because I know what's coming....I can already hear the roar of the crowd. My challenge is for now... Maintaining and Nurturing Through ACTION and THOUGHT a Non-defeatist Attitude Day 0 completed ;) |
Just played the piano for the first time in like two months. Hope my teacher will take me back.... :(
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Red - I'm so sorry to hear that things are not improving. I hope you're not having to get rid of your horse. I admire and applaud your decision and determination to move forward...But please also remember to be kind to yourself. No beating yourself up if you do not achieve perfection...it's about baby steps, girlfriend. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your new challenge! You go, girl! The roar of the crowd is deafening! We're all behind you 100% and here to help you move forward. Luvya, sista. I'm glad to hear you played the piano too.
********************* I had a great time at strength training class and Zumba last night. Tonight is an hour of Zumba. Saturday evening, some friends and I are going to a 2 hour Zumbathon to benefit Family Services Wisconsin and help prevent child abuse. I'm not sure I'm ready for 2 hours since I can barely make it through an hour. But I'm sure it will be a ton of fun! Journal everything AND count WW points - 0 of 0 pauses taken - Day 10/21 64 ounces of water - 0 of 0 pauses taken - Day 10/21 5 servings of fruits and veg - 0 of 0 pauses taken - Day 10/21 Stay within WW points - 0 of 3 pauses taken - Day 10/21 30 min. (at least) of cardio - 1 of 3 pauses taken - Day 9/21 50 crunches - 2 of 3 pauses taken - Day 8/21 1 minute of planks - 2 of 3 pauses taken - Day 8/21 15 minutes of decluttering - 0 of 0 pauses taken - Day 10/21 |
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