I am dealing with the usual lows in my life at present...have to be strong and just roll, I guess. I have a story to write...last day before deadline and my mind is on slow fry from the heat and general malaise.....in any case, I got through yesterday on the challenges despite everything. Hurrah for me!
No Smoking Challenge Day 3 completed
No Booze Challenge Day 3 completed
No Sugar Challenge Day 4 completed
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Welcome back, Shy!
Welcome BurlyQ and motivated!
jolly, only one more day to go on two challenges! Go, YOU!!!
Last edited by redballoon; 08-16-2010 at 11:57 PM.
Okay, I was looking around for a challenge and this looks perfect for me! I am IN!
so my challenges are; 1. Excercise for at least a half hour daily(1 pause)
2. no pop...NONE!(1 pause)
Looks like everyone in the group is working hard
I'm afraid my start date has been delayed -- I actually slept most of Monday. It's been about 6 months since I've had a good night's sleep (chemo, then mastectomy), so I'm giving myself a pass on this one. SO...
1. 7 fruit/veggies per day - DAY 0 (3/3 pauses left)
2. Get fresh air twice per day DAY 0 (1/1 pauses left)
My goal here is really to start developing and incorporating good habits as prep until I'm ready to more aggressively tackle weight loss (i.e. after rads). These boards are so forward looking that I couldn't resist coming back for this type of support!
elaine -- Welcome to you too!! Glad there are so many new people joining up. Hope you all stick around! To the newbies....actually, this thread is more of a support group than just a challenge. That's why we're allowed to stay here. So, although in recent months I personally have been AWOL more often than not, please be sure to lend support to others. Flubbing a challenge just means you get to start over again. Just stick with us! Good luck!
SeaWave -- Sorry to hear you didn't get off the launch pad quite yet. That often happens to me. This time around too. I declared my challenges then was out on the town, but back again the next day for a successful liftoff. I'm very sorry to hear about your health problems. Strength and luck to you! Yes, as you can see, I too have not tackled the biggie either. But, everything is a part of the big picture I want to create -- a healthy, strong body/mind. Nothing really need come totally first, though eating fairly healthfully is probably necessary. And, yes, I like your fresh air challenge too! Getting out of the house can be a huge boost, even if we mope around outside. There is life coming at us!
Last edited by redballoon; 08-17-2010 at 12:22 AM.
I've been reluctant to jump back into the challenges since I haven't been exercising due to my back. And when I can't exercise...I get depressed...which leads to not eating properly. Doesn't make sense does it...I should want to take control of the food area even more so because I can't burn extra calories.
Tomorrow, I'm seeing two specialists regarding my back. Hopefully, I'll get some answers in terms of next path of treatment(s) and what I can and cannot do in terms of exercise.
Here are my challenges...with exercise to be added when I get the docs' permission:
1. Drink 72 ounces of water per day - 0 pauses allowed
2. 5 servings of fruits and veggies per day - 2 pauses allowed
3. Track what I eat and count WW points - 3 pauses allowed
4. Daily stretching - 3 pauses allowed
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Red - Glad to hear you're doing well on your challenges so far! You can be successful at all of those...you have before, you can do it again!
Jolly - You are ROCKIN' your challenges!
Shy - Great to hear from you again!
BurlyQ - Good for you for committed to daily shimmying even though you don't like them. We do shimmies in Zumba...but I don't know if they are the same as in belly dancing. What I like to do for a core workout at my desk at work...is rib-cage isolation and move it side to side. Wow I can really feel the obliques working when I do that.
Seawave - I love the Fresh Air challenge! That's awesome! Wow you're going through a lot! I'm so proud of you for committing to taking such good care of yourself.
Caroline - I like your definition of binges - makes sense.
A lot of what people have as challenges would be good for me too. Red Balloon's efforts at no sugar & cigarettes are good reminders for me.
Diyana - I get the link between eating well & exercise. On days I run, I tend to be on plan. Sorry about your back.
Sea Wave - You made the commitment yesterday & hopefully today will be your action day. And if not, please be gentle on yourself.
Elaine19 - I have a 30 minute exercise challenge too. We can root each other on.
Wow, jollygirl - You are so far along with your challenges.
Ok, here's my update.
1) No binges - Day 1 (3//3 pauses). I had a late night snack of veggies & dip (low fat mayo and Sriracha). It didn't turn into a binge & I didn't raid the fridge.
3) Exercise 30 minutes - Day 1 (2/2 pauses). I biked 30 minutes & had a 20 minute run.
So far, so good. Tonight, I have a happy hour event where they have platters of fried tortilla chips & guacamole. That's not on plan & a binge trigger. I need to be careful.
1. Daily posts -day 21 with 3/3 pauses left DONE Woo hoo
2. No frappes or sodas -day 19 with 1/3 pauses left
3. Follow exercise plan - day 20 with 2/3 pauses left
4. Daily abs and stretching - day 21 with 3/3 pauses left DONE Woo hoo
I have two of my challenges down and done. Hurray!
Just a quick post, as I have to go teach munchkins. Hi to all, and will read more later.
Hi everyone (oldies and newbies!) and thanks for the welcome and kind encouragements. It's very helpful to have this for board for accountability, and you are all great inspirations to me. And I get to be the first to congratulate jollygirl for completing two of her challenges.
Here's my status - I've launched!
1. 7 fruit/veggies per day - DAY 1 (3/3 pauses left)
2. Get fresh air twice per day - DAY 1 (1/1 pauses left)
3. PT exercises for arms - DAY 1 (1/1 pauses left)
The last one is new. It's exercises for my arms following the bilateral mastectomy. How did I forget to list that
Hi Everyone! I just came back from a week at the Jersey Shore and I was really down on myself about being overweight. I love the 21 day challenge! I think this is just what I need. I am tired of being so tired all of the time! Good Luck to everyone!
Day 0 Exercise 30 minutes everyday 0/3 pauses used
Day 0 Meditate for 10 minutes everyday 0/1 pauses used
Day 0 Drink at least 64 oz water daily 0/1 pauses used
Sorry, people, no time...just getting the tally in...had a couple slipups...
No Smoking Challenge Day 4 completed 1 pause taken
No Booze Challenge Day 5 completed
No Sugar Challenge Day 5 completed 1 pause taken
Last edited by redballoon; 08-18-2010 at 04:15 PM.
No frappes or sodas -day 20 with 1/3 pauses left
Follow exercise plan - day 20 with 1/3 pauses left
Hey all Well, have to finish both remaining challenges tomorrow. I had a little problem at work today. I was about an hour away from home at a meeting, and my truck died. Luckily, through friends that were near, family on standby, and a really nice kid at Batteries Plus, I got safely home. (Though will need to get the starter checked out. Keep fingers crossed!) But, I jsut got home, it is after 7p, I haven't eaten, and lap swim at the pool is from 8p-9p. I won't get my swim - second workout - in for the day. Ah well.
Michelle, good luck with the doctor's appointments. I hope it gives you some good answers. And I hear you about the the awful no exercise - feel bad - eat - feel badder cycle. Baby steps, I know you can do it.
Red - sending you positive thoughts. Elaine, Megan, SeaWave, and Chickie - can't wait to hear more from you. Good luck with your challenges.
G'night all And if you can pray to the patron saints of cars . . .
Day Two: 1. excercise 1/2 hr
2. no pop
One pause remaining for both challenges
I am feeling so good this week!! I love the excercise daily, it makes me feel really encouraged to go on. and to eat better!
Love hearing from all of you, you are doing so well!!!!
Hi everyone! Quick post before I'm off to a medical appointment -- my port a cath comes out today!
For WEDNESDAY
1. 7 fruit/veggies per day - DAY 2 (3/3 pauses left)
2. Get fresh air twice per day - DAY 2 (1/1 pauses left)
3. PT exercises for arms - DAY 1 (1/1 pauses left)
Glad there are so many new people joining up. Hope you all stick around! To the newbies....actually, this thread is more of a support group than just a challenge. That's why we're allowed to stay here. 
So, although in recent months I personally have been AWOL more often than not, please be sure to lend support to others. Flubbing a challenge just means you get to start over again. 
Just stick with us! Good luck!
But, everything is a part of the big picture I want to create -- a healthy, strong body/mind. Nothing really need come totally first, though eating fairly healthfully is probably necessary. And, yes, I like your fresh air challenge too! Getting out of the house can be a huge boost, even if we mope around outside. There is life coming at us!
