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Day 4 Gone!
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Down two pounds for me and 1 1/2 inches!!! It's a start, I have been at 144 - 150 for so long now it's nice to see a new number.
Redballoon - You can do it! You have done it! Got to get back to work...more later |
Day 1....I can do it!!
Okay, guys. I admit, the past few days have been ones of just not being committed to getting back on my challenge. It's wasn't like I tried and couldn't do it, I wasn't really trying. I just felt like indulging myself. The heat, the lack of sleep, the work, it's still there but I got over one hump with an article I had to write. So, today, Tuesday, I am going to commit to getting back and getting to 21. I got to 14 last time. I was going to change my challenge but I want to get this one done and then change, maybe. :yes: So, eating right, exercising, self-evaluation. I KNOW what's good, what isn't. ;) Wish me luck! :sunny:
jkg -- :bravo: Good for you for getting through Day 4! Keep it up! :spin: Trixi -- thanks for the words of support. Ok, I AM going to make an effort to get to Day 2 again today. I will. I can do this. AND, congratulations to you!! :cp: 2 lbs down!?! Hurrah! and inches off too! I am so glad for you! Keep up the good work. Make the "bad" work for you! Turn in around! Yes, great to see the new number! Enviable!! :yes: Everyone else, where are you?!!? :shrug: Come in and help us keep this thread alive! Help keep us all going on our challenges! We need your support! :grouphug: |
I think the only thing keeping me together is focusing on the weightloss. It has gotten harder and harder to stop thinking about him. I even wrote down all the really horrible things we have done to each other and deep down I know it's the right thing to have kicked him out. But he was also my bestfriend (doesn't seem like it now) and I feel pretty alone.
I did get comments about my weight loss today and that was great. My sister said I have to stop losing or she won't be able to wear my clothes anymore. My co worker said she could really tell the rest is coming off and things are looking "tighter" so at least I had a happy moment. I wish there was "get over him" pill that worked instantly. Well those are my happy thoughts for the day. Take care. |
Hi everyone!
I`ve been challenging myself to work out everyday, and today I met a little goal of 5 days straight! I just stumbled on this thread and was hoping to join in on the challenge. Now that I`ve hit the 5 day goal, I gotta keep myself going somehow. This is a great thread, what a wonderful way to help reach goals. Lots of luck to you all!! :) |
I'd like to join! My challenge: "on plan" for 21 straight days. This is day one!
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day 15!!! walked my 2 miles in 28 min and went to work out!
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5 days without any sweets! I even managed to overcome a TOM chocolate craving last night! Yay! :)
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Welcome all the new people! It's great to see more of us. Redballoon see? you started something great!
I am on day 9 now and looking forward to the half way mark. Went to the gym this morning and when I went to change I noticed that my shirt was stained so I had to lug my self to Reitmans and buy a shirt. No very comfortable with my choice but it fits. Still having a hard time and it seems to be getting worse. I have the worse headache because of constantly thinking about him. I switch from one minute hating him and the next wanting to beg him to come back. I hope I am not depressing anyone with my blues I am really trying to stay positive but its so darn hard. I hope it begins to get better soon. At night I just want to sit on the couch and cry. I got ready both Friday and Saturday to go out for the evening and just couldn't get up energy or motivation to meet new people and try to act happy. So I washed the make up off both nights and went to bed and yes, cried till I passed out. I thought I was alot stronger than this. He hasn't called me at all and when I needed to call him to cancel something he did not even answer. It's a cell phone and he ALWAYS has it. So I guess he is moving on and I think that is whats killing me as well cause why I am having such a hard time and he gets to be happy? I know it's unreasonable to except him to be miserable but I feel that if he is okay already than what did we really have for seven years? |
One day down! Yoohoo!
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onto Day 2 here!!
Good morning, all. I made it to Day 2. It was close. Almost broke down and had beer last night. A little I would have allowed myself, but I never stop at a little. But I didn't, figured save the beer for bigger celebrations. Not that there even was a little celebration last night, just hot and wanting to relax. But, now that I'm under way again, I will push on. I am not going to look at the results, not bemoan the fact that I seem to manufacture fat from thin air (get the irony of that.. fat from thin...:( )
Caro -- Welcome! :wave: Ok, let's see you make your 21. Remember, if some days, "exercise" is minimal, it's OK. Just get out and set yourself up to do it! And to newcomers, you have just one free day. Use it wisely. I say, strategically, it's better to go back to the Start if you flub it while you're still early on in your challenge, rather than risk having to go back when you have two weeks or so under your belt. Ok, good luck! :cb: tigger -- A big welcome to you too! :wave: And I see you're already on your way with Day 1 down and done with. Good going! :sunny: Trixi -- You've just got to stop thinking about this guy. I know that's like impossible to do, but you've got to fill up the space that he left with other things. Go out! So what if you don't feel like it. Of course, you don't feel like it. But, you need something to fill the void. That's all it is, like any bad habit. The only way to get rid of a bad habit is to replace it. It's not about routing it out of your life, it's about putting something else in where it used to be. Even though it's like around, you just won't have time for it and eventually you'll stop remembering the place it held in your life. Say to yourself, what can I do now to get over him!! Stop thinking all this stuff about whether he's moving on or not and whether he's happy and you're not. It's irrelevant what he's doing. His life has zilcho to do with you anymore. You've got to harden your heart, totally, at least for now. And don't buy in to any talk about loving and forgiving and all that. That may be fine a ways down the road. That's the kind of talk like how to make a scar less visible. Right now, the wound is gaping, RAW. You need to apply the first aid treatment. It has to be ALL ABOUT YOU for now!! Ask yourself, am I moving on?!?! If the answer is no, then get the butt in gear!! Ok, now off the soapbox for the congratulatory message. Look at you! The weight is coming off. You are doing what you wanted, moving toward your goal. On Day 9! Damn!! Great stuff, woman. You should be damn proud of yourself! Ok, I want to hear about what you're doing for yourself, what you did. Get crackin', kid! :strong: Here, Trix, here's a poem for you to write to yourself and hang on your wall. It's from Anita Liberty's Web site...think of it and look to a brighter future.(check out her site for a laugh, read "postcards to your ex") http://www.slack.net/~wag/liberty/ep01/cmp/liberty.html MY NEXT BOYFRIEND He won't be different. Only better. Better-looking, better in bed, better for me, better than you. And I won't be different. Only better off without you. curly -- :bravo: Good for you! You're going to make it! The finish line is in sight! Get that flashing 21 out and ready! jkg -- Excellent! :cp: A TOM save on top of five days rolling free. You are an inspiration! Go for the big 21!! :spin: |
Day 6 down! :D
Trixie- My heart goes out to you. I`ve been heartbroken over much shorter relationships, I can only imagine how hard this is for you. Just hang in there. It will get easier as time goes by. Stay strong, girl! Focus on you, not him. ;) Redballoon- thanks so much for the warm welcome! I cant believe myself that I have done it for 6 days straight. The way I see it, I have no reason not to do it everyday. If I could sit on my butt every morning watching the Today Show I can just as easily do it on the elliptical. I`m slowly adding in strength training (few times a week) and eventually a dvd workout 2 or 3 times a week, but to get on that machine for over 30 minutes a day just feels so good, and I feel it is something I really HAVE to do. When I first got the thing 3 or 4 minutes killed me. Now I`m at 35minutes like a breeze. I just gotta stick to it! I know there will be bad days, so it`s nice to know even if I only get in 20 minutes I won`t completely fail the challenge. Anything is better than not even trying! (does that make sense lol? ) Everyone seems to be doing good! You`re all an inspiration. :) Keep up the great work! |
day 16: walked & gym!! if i can just make it to sunday!!!! umm i think i lost the 21 blinky!
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Hey guys, I'm back after spending last week sick. I was sick for so long I just decided to go back to day 1. Today will be day two for me. I'm going to take the time and read over everyone's posts later today. I'm off to work now.
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Thanks for the warm welcome, red balloon!
Trixi: one day you'll know that the end of the relationship was one of the best things to happen to you. You're getting stronger and working toward your goals. The pain will lessen as the time goes by, believe me! Day two down, on to day 3! |
Ok I'm In!
Hey Redballoon - I have been MIA from this thread for several months. I am ready to live a 21 day commitment and reap the results. So here I go with the following:
1. Maintain WW online points for 21 days 2. Drink 72 oz of water a day Although I am not counting the following as part of my 21 day challenge, I am also working to eliminate white processed foods for the duration and workout 20 minutes minimum 4 - 5 days a week. I have a bellydancing gig in 3 weeks and I am going to be my best possibility by then. So far today I had a healthly breakfast (1 egg, LF yogurt, - resisted Krispy Kreme donuts!), chicken breast (threw out the rice) for lunch, 32 oz of my water, and a 20 minute workout to Richard Simmons. :cb: Working to get the other 32 oz down by 5 p.m. Looking forward to getting support from all of you and you can count on me for support for your challenges as well. Congrats to Curlylocks, Caro30,Trixi, jkg0679! What an inspiration you are to me and the others who are starting out or over! Keep it up so I can get going! mscat |
Just Checking In
Hello all, I just finished my 4 mile walk. I am proud to say that over the last 8 weeks I've walked a 117 miles. I really appreciate the support and encouragement that everyone has given me over these last couple of months. I could not have done it without you. The support that I get here is what keeps me going and keeps me in line even when I fall off the wagon. I really must thank Red once again for posing this challenge. Even though I am at day 2 again, I've come really far. This month, I lost 8 pounds even though I was shooting for 10. I am going to successfully finish this challenge right before my birthday (7/21) next month. I am also looking to get into that elusive size 10 by my birthday too.For July, I am aiming for an 8 pound weight loss. I'm looking forward to day 3 tomorrow.Thank you all again.
Sub Welcome to all that I haven't welcomed yet. MsCat-- How have you been enjoying the heatwave here lately? I've found that I must workout early in the morning or late in the evening so that I don't totally dehydrate! |
Day 1 Success!
The day is done and day 1 is won!
1. Stayed within my WW points 2. Got 64 oz of water in and my bonus was the 30 minute workout with Richard Simmons. Sub - Congratulations on your exercise and your weight loss. :cp: In answer to your question, I absolutely love the heat. I know that sounds weird but I lived a year in Texas and hated to move back up north. I don't feel as hot as most people except for an occasional flash which might be the beginning of menopause. I also exercised this a.m. at 6:30. mscat |
wrapping up Day 3
Okay, people. I'm wrapping up Day 3. I'm dead tired and have to be up again early tomorrow to finish up this work. I don't want to do any more. My eyes are gone. :eek: So, just a quickie now.
Welcome to any new people (mscat! :wave: ). Hello to any oldies (Sub, thank you and welcome back! :sunny: I missed you) and congrats for all you who have progressed along with your challenge (tigger, curly, Caro!! :cp: ). Carry on! Good luck!! :cheer: And trixi, are you ok? :^: jkg, jelly, dakota, where are you?! :listen: :df: |
7 days (! WEEK) down! woo-hoo! I went to a b-day party for Jasons cousin last night and passed up the cake! Yay!
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Congrats on everyone doing so well!!!
I am much better with things now and am looking forward to the weekend. Hope everyone has a great one. It's Canada day here tomorrow so it's a three day one for me. I will write more on Monday. No more moping around for me. |
Hi everyone!
Glad to hear you`re feeling better, Trixi! :) Today is day 8!!! Yesterday was a tough one, but I kept the challenge in mind and did it! This is what really got me off my butt yesterday and push aside those sorry excuses! Up to 40 minutes (elliptical)... Today another 40 minutes plus I used the resistance bands and worked my muscles and then did some crunches, for a total of about an hour workout! I feel awesome. I would say by the time junior high school came around, I didn`t get 8 days of gym in a whole year! ( notes from mom, "I have asthma" excuse, cried, or skipped it! lol) It feels really good. I notice I`m less depressed (I suffer from that from time to time) and in such a better mood all day, it`s very strange! I didnt know exercise could effect me this much in so many other ways. Just wanted to check in, I hope everyone is doing wonderfully. |
Day 2 is done!
It's 9 pm and I have 16 more oz of water to go - drinking as I "speak" and I still have 10 points left of my WW plan - so I will be under again. I feel great. Showed a loss on the scale this a.m. but I am going to be cautious and not get too excited - could be just the initial water weight loss that I often use as an excuse to get overconfident and stop working! I will see what the scale says on Monday.
Caro30 - congrats on day 8, jkg0679 on day 7 and red on day 3. :cheer:You are all so awesome! Hang in there everyone. We can all do this together :grouphug: mscat :wave: |
day 18!!!
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Woo Hoo! Keep going girls! Doing good! :cb::dancer::cheer:
I am done day 8! :D |
Curly- you are doing fantastic! Do you have a special treat for yourself in mind when you reach 21?
You`re a great inspiration! Keep up the great work. Will be back later, hopefully to report a succesful day 9! ;) T.E.A.M.= Together Everyone Achieves More! |
Hello everyone, this will be day 4 for me and I plan to walk 4 miles or go swimming. It looks like everyone is moving right along on their challenge. I need to start adding some push-ups and crunches to my routine. I will probably start that Slim in 6 workout again even though I'm not that thrilled with it. I'm about 2 hours behind on my schedule because I overslept, so I've got to get my rear in gear. Have a safe 4th of July weekend everyone, and I will post later.
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all i can say is i am a woman on a mission........ lol got my eye on a bigger prize!! one @ 6 ft tall and built like a lumberjack with a southern accent that makes me melt every time he calls me....
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Day 3 - Yippee!
I was a little worried today - left work at noon and went to the Taste Fest in Detroit - Oh boy was it ever tempting - every restaurant you can imagine was there offering samplings of their wares. I threw away the fries that came with my fish (I know they cost a lot of WW points!) and my one transgression was a sampling of sweet potato ice cream :devil:
Afterwards I was running a million errands until 7:30 p.m. at night in the car which meant I was having a difficult time getting my water in. Just finishing my last 16 oz. now! But I am counting it for Friday and by resisting the pizza my family ordered - I escaped with a few points to spare on my plan! So Day 3 is a success for me! :cheer: |
sliding back.....to start
Oh, darn. I think I am going to start over yet again. :( better than taking my freebie. Sunday is back to Day 1 for me. Will I ever be able to make it to 21? My birthday is Aug. 8 and I would like to have a complete 21 under my belt (and preferably less fat than is there now! :eek:
jkg -- Wow! Way to go on the passed-up cake at the party. Congratulations! :cp: And now past Day 8. Great stuff! :yes: Trixi -- Good to hear from you. How are you doing on the challenge though? Still going along or starting over? Let us know! :wave: Caro -- You are really doing well too! Great with all the exercise. I'll bet you feel awesome. And yes, exercise is the best thing for depression. I am easily depressed but have learned to get through it with exercise. It almost never fails to help. Hope you keep up the good work! :sunny: mscat -- Okay, looks like you're getting the water down and staying on plan. Good for you! :yes: Keep it up! :cb: curly -- Wow! Look at you go. Almost there. Sure wish I had a motivating force like you do! ;) sub -- glad to hear from you too and it looks like you're getting going again in a big way. Hope you had a nice walk or swim. Enjoy your weekend and look forward to hearing from you again! :dancer: |
Red- You can do it!! You have been an awesome cheerleader for us, now we must cheer you on!!! Come on, girl! Think of how great you`ll feel for your b-day, no better gift than that. ;)
mscat- My kids have been wondering why theres been no pizza for almost 2 weeks, lol So we ordered lastnight as well. I got myself a small turkey sub and only ate half, resisting the 2 greasy pizzas in front of me. I invided my daughters friend to eat over, so the 4 of the kids and hubby pretty much devoured it, but while I was alone after working out lastnight I peeked and saw 2 slices left. I grabbed a slimfast bar and just walked away. I never thought such control was possible!!!! Curly- sounds like a treat to me! :D :D Sub- Keep up the good work! So I did day 9 lastnight, up to my goal of 45 minutes non stop elliptical, and lastnight was resistance bands as well. Another hour workout!! :D Enjoy the weekend everyone! Lots of luck to you all. :) |
Caro, thanks for the words of support. Yes, I sure need them. Working, cheering others on, I am forgetting myself more and more. Not good. I need to have constant, and I mean, constant reminders of what I would like to accomplish. Unlike other goals, the eating and exercise are not something I can just go on autopilot with. And eating recently, the time to prepare I just don't have and I've lost my taste for carrots and celery. Sigh....will try again though. Don't know why I got a taste for sugar again. Had been so good staying away from the junk....Ok, it's Sunday morning here and I will try to make this a day of health...though I have a ton of work to do too. You, Caro, have really been amazing with your control, resisting pizza like that. Excellent going with your exercise too. Good luck and keep it up!! :flow1:
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10 days gone...working on day 11!
I did manage a slice of my finaces b-day cake on Friday, so there is my 1 indulgence this go-aruond! No worries though, I still managed a 2lb weight loss last week, cake and all! :) |
Working on day 6 here. Last night I danced my butt off at a party, so I am counting that as my exercise for yesterday. I actually work a black halter cat suit to the party, and must admit that I looked damn good last night :smug: Thanks, again Red! Today, my legs feel like tree trunks because Friday I did my WATP tape and Slim in 6. The lunges and squats are killer! I hope that everyone is having a safe and fun holiday weekend.
JKG-- Congrats on wrapping up day 10, I know you will get through day 11. Red-- You are on the most difficult challenge, but I know that you will look fabulous by your birthday. I know you can do this because you have inspired everyone:cheer: |
on to Day 2....
Ok, no time to post. Made it through to Day 2 again. Let's see how the day goes. I'm going to make it through!!
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I almost caved at a family reunion today. They had my FAVORITE cookies...No Bakes! I was really tempted but I didn't eat any! Woo-hoo!
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no go again...back to the drawing board
:) Happy Fourth!! :)
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Tody will be my day 21!!!! and then I can start all over!!
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Way to go!! curly!!! :cp: I am waiting to hear you got through the day! :cb: :dancer:
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getting in the veggies.........good sign
Hi all. Just halfway through my next Day 1 here. I have a feeling I can do it today. Have been eating well, fresh pineapple, blueberries AND just had some fresh boiled pumpkin. Once I start getting the veggies in, it usually turns out to be a good day. It's when I'm eating sugar from early on that I usually snowball!
Heh, where is everyone?!?! All celerating the Fourth I take it. Curly, you make it through yet? Sub, where are you? jkg, Caro, Trixi?!?! :wave: Come back! Shane!! mscat, I saw your week challenge. Don't give up on us though?! ;) |
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