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curly -- Thanks! I am not alone after all! :) Whoops, I missed that you had to restart. Now, looking back, I see you had written it after all. I was wondering how you were going to do your challenge when you were feeling so bad. Okay, restarting...is that your first time to restart?! You are our stellar challenger!! :yes:
How are you feeling?! I hope better. Take care! :wave: |
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Congrats to you Red on making it through another challenge. Who's better than you girl? Whoo hoo!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: |
Congrats Red and Gray!!!
Hi Red! You know I disappear for a few days but I come back, good times or bad. Congrats on your challenge!! I`m very proud of you! :cb: :cb:
Okay, I have good news and bad news. The bad news of course, I only made it through to day 4. Friday and Saturday I didn`t do any exercise. But, thanks to you, Red, pushing me to try, I still feel like I did good by working out 4 days last week. My weight is now 193 :) :D I drank A LOT (beer and shots) Friday, barely slept 3 hours, think I woke up still drunk! I kind of expected to go back up a little but it was a pleasant surprise. I thought it could`ve been dehydration but it`s still there today :) I cant believe I have only 13 pounds to my B-day goal, and then only another 15 to my goal weight. I never thought it would be this easy, this fast, and my life already changing so much. I tend to want to eat when I`m hungover, so I treated the kids to McDonalds which I never do anymore, and got myself a chicken sandwich meal AND an extra double cheeseburger. I ate half the sandwich, a few fries and my son had the extra burger, I cant even do it to myself anymore even when I think I want to. I really believe the eating part is under control, and it`s times like yesterday when the food is there that I`m seeing I can do this for life. Exercise may still be a battle, but it`s just not in me anymore to binge...and binging is what got me to 230 pounds. I know it`s just not worth it. Another wonderful feeling, I made it to the "overweight" category and am out of the "obese"! BMI is now 29.8, down from 35.5!!! Okay so now the exercise, I`m just getting right back up there and today will be a new day 1. maybe I`ll only make it a few days, maybe I`ll ge through the whole week and eventually make it to day 21, but I know by at least trying I`ll get some exercise this week and not feel as bad as I did the week I didn`t even try. ;) This challenge helps me tremendously whether I make it or have to keep trying over. Gray-congrats!!! I`m so happy for you! I barely ever want soda anymore, I`ll open a diet pepsi and after 2 sips I`m back to the water. I`ve been hooked on Propel lately, so I alternate plain water with Propel. Thats a tough challenge, no soda and chocolate, but I think you`ll get through it just fine. And you have 2 free days in case you need them. :) Good luck, and thanks to you for the motivation as well. You and Red have helped me so much when I need it the most. :grouphug: I desperately need to do some strength training today, and actually look forward to it. I hope to do a lot today, we`ll see. Challenge will remain 30 minutes of exercise a day. I know I can at least do that much! I`ll check in later with an update. :wave: |
cruisin' right along....
Good morning, all! I am up and determined to get to the gym again before work today! I really had a good workout yesterday evening too but I am going to get back there while I have the time and do more! :spin: I am also looking forward to being able to eat sugar BUT I am NOT going to go hog wild. That will only mean I didn't learn anything from these past three weeks AND I am going to get away from this binge-because-tomorrow-it's-back-to-the-straight-and-narrow mentality. That's part of the thinking that got me overweight, that keeps me overweight and that sabotages all the effort I DO put into losing weight.
Just wanted to say that I have lost weight, though the scale doesn't reflect it much. I am fitting into clothes better! And yesterday at the gym, a bodybuilding friend I hadn't seen in a bit immediately mentioned that my face was thinner, though he couldnt see much of my body because I was in heavy sweats. My face is always rather thin looking but I knew my body was smaller too. I knew I could count on the bodybuilders to notice. They are SOOO attuned to any little change and right now they are dieting down for the contests, Tokyo is on Sept. 11, Japan in early October. They are getting ripped and are lightheaded from the carb cutting they do while still going heavy on the weights. Racehorse trainers and bodybuilders, there are a lot of these in my life and they have made me look at the whole weight thing very objectively. That is something I thank them for though I must say their comments on every little fluctuation can at times be a little annoying. :lol: But really, normally, I am around a bunch of dull guys at work who wouldn't notice if I cut off all my hair and the anorexic people at the riding club consider me a tank for sure anyhow so don't ever comment if I lose a bit of weight. It sure is nice to get a bit of notice for your efforts, though I usually am pretty good about just doing it for myself. It does get lonely though... happy -- Thank you soo much for the congratulations! "who's better"? I love it. Something you don't hear much but it's fun to get a real boost with a little boasting, eh?! Thank you! :love: You have always been so sweet. :o I feel like I have a little guardian angel here who pops in to make me smile from time to time... :angel: Caro -- Ah..a long post from Caro..some things are right in the world... :cloud9: So, thank you tons for your kind words. It is always nice to hear from you and also to hear how the challenge is helping you. I am so glad it is. Caro, I really want you to learn how to ease off without goofing off. An exercise challenge is very hard and really not good if you are going all-out each time. You would soon end up overtraining. You have to learn how to rotate and add in days that are still what you could exercising but involve something gentle like walking. Even stretching or a bit of yoga would be good. There is rarely any need to go back to Day 1 I think. Then again, maybe you like to go flat on your back or bellyflop to the couch certain days and we can't have that, can we?! ;) So, you had a doozy of a night on the town, did you?! :lol: Sounds familiar, although there are not common anymore with me....thank God I am showing some restraint as I get older.... Yes, the best times for weigh-ins are after a night out... but if the weight is still off then probably a lot was real. I think sometimes the relaxation just kicks our bodies to let go. I think I hold onto water due to stress and a fun night out can be just the thing I need to relax. I'm glad McDonald's did not turn in to a binge for you. When I was first reading all you bought, I was thinking, oh no!!! but then see you didn't eat it after all. Good for you!! I admire your control and think you may have finally clicked with a mind change. That is what we need, isn't it, something that has us just sitting quiet or doing something that doesn't involve stuffing our faces just because of the way we feel (other than hungry!). Look at all the weight you've lost! That is amazing. You said you were tall and big-boned, right? You must be looking great right now! I am proud of you to hear you not poo-pooing the days you do get in on your challenge. There is NOTHING wrong with starting over, if you do it right away. Pauses in between challenges are okay, but not in between restarts! :nono: Well, good luck and keep up the great work!! :strong: Well, I will be starting again and next time I'm going to make it superstrict with what goes into my mouth. I may jump in quickly or may take some time off. Most likely, I'll be back in in a few days, but I will be watching you all and posting in the meantime. Hang in there, mates! :cb: |
OK-Tomorow I begin again!
Let me catch up!
RED! YOU DID IT! :bravo: :cp: :hat: :flow1: I am sooooo happy for you! What determination. Enjoy your sweets-in moderation! :chockiss: LB-Looks like you are back on track! Good recovery! dkkrf-You are already off to running start! I need to catch up! Sushi-Great optomistic way to look at it! (8/16 post) Curly-oh man-TOM sucks!! Mez-Day 11 ! How is the combo diet working for ya? Caro-Starting over isn't easy-but look how far you have come! Carla-are you back? Java-sorry about your sails-hope to see ya back soon. Gray-21! Woo Hoo! Awesome Job!!!!!! :twirly: :high: :balloons: :encore: are you starting again tomorrow? Marti-still hanging in there! Gosh guys, So sorry I haven't stopped in. 101 excuses-none good. :blah: I am back on track though and ready to begin again tomorrow. :hyper: |
Good morning, all. In between challenges here. Trying to think of what to do. May just do another no-sugar challenge but with bonus goals to help lose weight. I'm worried that making the challenge too complicated may be unproductive. Hmmm...thinking.
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ok day 1 completed did my workout and my water......
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sorry I haven't been here all weekend. The birthday party was this weekend and between preparation and recovering, things have been crazy. I'm starting challenge #2 tomorrow and my challenge will be NO SODA OR CHOCOLATE. I am planning my free days in advance - between days 7 and 8, and days 14 and 15. Basically, I want to "train" myself to look at soda and chocolate as a once a week (or less) indulgence instead of some necessity I can't live without. Because we all know that's crap - soda and chocolate are NOT necessities.
Red, you make an excellent point about starting for myself. I had planned to take this weekend off from the challenge anyway, because of the party, but I also like the idea of having other people who are in the same spot on their challenges as I am, for inspiration's sake. Glad you got through day 21 too! Way to go! Caro, sorry you had to start over again. Congratulations on getting to 193 though, and to becoming "overweight" instead of "obese". Doesn't that make you feel wonderful? On the little weight chart on fit day, I am now halfway through the "moderate overweight" section and can't wait to be in the "healthy weight" section instead. When I started I was way over in "severe overweight" so it's nice to see the progress. Anyway, I'm rambling. Congratulations! 1ceagain, I am definitely starting tomorrow :). Glad to see you around. Curly, and you're off! Keep it up. |
OK, Here it is . . .
My challenge will be no alcohol. :hat: I did it for the first two weeks on SBD. I can do it for three! :crossed: I have to admit, as much as I don't want to, that whenever I do decide to drink alcohol, that is when I start to slip up. :devil: I have a glass of wine, I get hungry. :ink: I have two glasses, my willpower starts to go and I cave and eat something off program. :chockiss: :cookie: :jeno: :burger: I have three glasses I get lazy and I don't feel like exercising the next morning. :faint: It is definately a MAJOR reason I fail to stick to a program. I saw just how successful I can be at this if it's just not a factor. :yes: So, I'm commited now . . . :fr:
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Carla is back, and she has been a very, very bad girl. But it's the 23rd now, and I'm ready (sort of) for my next challenge. I'll sleep on it tonight, and decide just what the challenge will be when I wake up. For sure, no booze or chocolate. Maybe something else as well. It will be a sad place here when I weigh in in the morning.
I'll post a long chat once I've caught up and gotten some sleep. :-) |
still enjoying my in-between-challenges vacation!
Heh, all! Glad to see some action around here! :cb: I'm still in between challenges, my second day of freedom. Don't ask what I've been doing! :) I am going to start a new challenge soon, maybe tomorrow...and with it will start a new thread. But don't worry, I'll paste the link in so you can all find it easily. I'm also considering a rule change to put a max on the pause days at three instead of five. Before they were substitute days. Now, they're pause days. I'm also thinking of making it a 1-2-3-1-2-3 cycle, i.e., after three challenges (where you have three pause days) you go back to just the one free day for your fourth challenge. I'm thinking it's good to get tough again after three. A little tightening the belt is always good and all that...it could also push us to change our challenges, try something that seems easy but is new and not a habit yet. What are your thoughts?
Okay, well, I was going to get back to you but I've run out of time. Later! :wave: |
Anyone wondering about the horrifying scream that woke you up.... That was me weighing in. Up 6 pounds!!! :eek: :cry: :eek: There's been some pretty heavy self-indulgence going on lately. (I do hope the scale will be kinder once I get past some of the accumulated fat/salt/sugar of the past week.)
Grey and 1nceagain, it's Day one again for me. It'll be tough to get back into it - week-long breaks are not a good idea. My goals this time: no alcohol or chocolate bars, and no "free" food. Just because there are chocolate-dipped biscotti at coffee break doesn't mean I have to eat five and take two for later! The free wine on the flight home is not really that good, and will only give me a headache and insomnia! If I can't drink coffee without sugar and half and half, maybe I should just stick to water. In any case, it's good to be home again. I'm going to need those free days, as I have a cottage invitation in two weeks, and then relatives visiting. And I know I'll be a much better hostess (and a much happier camper in every way) if I avoid the demon rum. Good luck all! It'll take me a while to catch up with you all. |
Good morning! Just want everyone to know I`m on Day 2 today. Sunday fell apart for me, I hate Sundays so I never should`ve attempted to start on that day. Okay, I really needed to hear what you said, Red. I shouldn`t push myself to only consider cardio my challenge, any exercise is beneficial to me. Like you said, even some stretching or walking can keep me on track. Thank you, I really needed to change the way I was going about my challenge!
I worked out for over an hour yesterday, so it felt really good (maybe the guilt about Sunday! But I took no pauses, Red! Went right back to Day 1! ) Today is Day 2. I have so much to do today, but I`m not planning any more start overs! I have to get going, hope I have some time to respond some more to your posts later today. Have a great day, and good luck to you all!! :) |
Sorry was MIA, lots going on here with school and such. Congrats to all you 21 Dayers. :) Today would be the my end of the second week with the SB/WW diet plan. I've lost a total of 9 lbs. I'm thinking of staying on it for another week. I'm just now starting to get the Hang fo of it so to speak. Stayed in my Pts. No activity pts used Day 12 - 15.
Just looking at day 15 makes me proud. I didn't think I'd make it since I had a terrible start. I know that if I do go for another challenge I'll do the same thing. I believe this had made me stronger with my weight loss plan. |
Hey, ladies
Hope ya’ll don’t mind if I jump in. I had my B-day yesterday and totally overindulged :hat: , so I want to try this challenge to make up for it. I am going to try and stay away from all liquid calories for 21 days. This includes: sodas, ice-tea, wine (and all other alcohol), juices, and anything else that can be consumed in liquid form. So, nothing but water for me for the next 3 weeks. You think I can do it? :crossed: |
NinaV that sounds like a wonderful challenge! You can do anything you put your mind to. :)
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is this what habits are made of?
Good morning, all. Just checking in. Reading the posts. Will respond later. Still in between here. But, I am really missing not being on a challenge. I didn't realize how good it made me feel to be accomplishing something like not eating sugar, working toward a goal. These two days of overindulgence have felt, I don't know, kind of wrong in a way, like, what's the point? What's the point of eating the junk when it's not helping me and no doubt moving me away from the lean body I want. Interesting. I guess the no-sugar thing had become more of a habit, a way of life than I realized. And that's a great thing!! I know I'll whine and hate the strictness when I'm back on the straight and narrow, but I'm realizing how much I actually enjoy it in a way...is that perverse or what?! :eek: Am I, after all, perhaps gaining a kind of "thin mindset?!?!"
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Yay Red! You're faking yourself into a good habit! You are probably becoming so naturally sweet you don't need all that added sugar anyway. So now you'll have to come up with a goal that's still hard for you.
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:cheer: Day #2!!!
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Oh my...I've been MIA from this for a bit. Sorry about that. I have a lot of emotional things going on at home at this time that a challenge for me has been put on hold until I get this work through.
Red....I had changed my challenge from not smoking (still working on it...not smoking as much, maybe 4 a day compared to a pack a day!) to working out on the gazelle. And I have to say I was doing quite well there for awhile...over a week!! But as I mentioned, things here have gone haywire and it's overwhelming. So--before I babble along too much, I will say that as soon as I get this taken care of, I will be back on track. I had so much success in this challenge and now that I'm back.....can't seem to keep up!! :o I'll be back to restart as soon as I can!! Good Luck! |
Day 1 done
Well I'm off and running! :tread: NO ALC. yesterday!
Nina-Welcome! That does sound like a good challenge! :goodluck: Red-when are you starting back up? I think you will have more power this time! :wl: Marti-sorry the road is rough right now. :( Hurry back. ;) Curly-Day 2! great job. :goodvibes Mez-9lbs! That is awesome! :D I do believe SBD is a good program :yes: Caro-way to get right back on track! :smug: Carla-I would have heard your scream, but I think mine drowned it out. I, myself am up 4!!!!! :yikes: Between my pause between challenges, not getting as much exercize as I was, and (TOM) I am really screwed up. :tired: I am relying on this week to get me back to where I left off and by the end of the challenge be down another couple. We will see. Hang in there girlfriend. :high: challenge rounds completed :dizzy: |
Day 1 done. My second weigh-in wasn't as bad as the first. Go figure! So it's 5 lbs instead of 6. And I have hope that it will go down more now that I'm being a good girl again. Ta ta until tomorrow.
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1nceagain - I'm really happy with the 9lbs. Since two weeks before I started the SB?WW plan. I was just on WW and I gained 2lbs. The scale wasn't moving! So maybe the SB/WW combined plan is for me. I know I'm going to continue it as long as it's working and I've learned other ways to deal with my snacking. Like celery and not skinny cow ice cream! LOL ( I couldn't have it durning P1) So I'm going to continue to have fresh veggies . WW taught me to watch my portions and to eat healthy. SB explain what was healthy to me. What I can eat to curb a hungry tummy so I don't over eat. I'm learning something everyday. I will admit I did find it easy at 1st but then I was forced to be creative. I got bored. It's a work in progress but I know I'm making better choices by using both for me I can't just be on the WW plan or just the SBD plan. I need to do both. I really think everyone needs to find what is best for them and to tweak their plan and not feel guilty not every plan suits every person to a tee. IMO
Ok I'm climbing off my soap box. P.S. I'm not very good with words so please don't be offened by them. |
Mez, I think combining the two plans is a terrific idea. They both promote healthy eating, with WW being less restrictive re variety but more restrictive in quantity. It all boils down to making choices that work in the real world.
(And you sound pretty good with words to me!) :bravo: on those 9 pounds!!!! 1nceagain - all that screaming, all those pounds back on board. But we'll win in the end, that's why we're back on the challenge. Let's just keep smiling and keep keeping on. ;) |
Day one down, but this is going to be HARD. The only reason I got through today is because I was wise enough to rid the house of ANY chocolate. I am craving it so badly right now. I keep thinking that the fact that I'm craving chocolate so much means that I really did need to do this, but wow - this is going to be tough.
Just 6 more days, and then I get my first free day. Hopefully I won't be :crazy: by then! |
Gray, it's good to know you're starting out with 1nce and me. Maybe we can keep each other on the straight and narrow!
I don't eat chocolate bars (candy bars to you), but I allow myself DQ FF fudge bars or the choc pudding shakes described here on 3fc. They don't seem to make me crave "the good stuff", and I do enjoy them. We're both starting this round at the same weight. Let's both be a whole lot lighter in 21 days, enjoying our permanent stay in Onederland! |
7:30pm day 2 . . .
Carla, Thanks for the nice words. I'ts comforting that a few are starting out at the same time. :goodvibes
Gray, I know that feeling. It will pass, but that doesn't make it easier. I know. We are here with you! :grouphug: Mez, I think the combo plan sounds great! :cp: So far, so good. End of day 2. At the moment what I would really love is a big glass of diet pepsi with lots of ice and a bendy straw. Thats the way I like it. But I know it would just screw with my sleep sched. :tired: so I guess it's gonna be a big glass of water. :beach: challenge rounds completed :dizzy: |
Completed Day 18 yesterday!!!
I'm sorry, but yet again no time to post much... just 10 days left until my big move and still so much to do! Red, congratulations!!!! I knew you could do it, and I totally understand what you said about the no sugar thing becoming like a habit. Good luck for your new challenge! |
carla49 - Thanks for the kind words! Congrats on Day 1.
gray eyed girl - That was a very good choice to rid of the chocolate. I know at times I think I'll just take a small bite. Then its gone!! How does that saying go out of sight out of mind. Well for me it's out of sight out of my mouth, hips,waist... Congrats on Day 1! 1nceagain - Thanks I have found wonderful recipes on 3FC and that has been a HUGE help! Congrats on Day 2. I can only have stuff with caffinee in the morning if I even take a sip at night I'm wide awake. Sushi Penguin - Congrats on Day 18!!! |
I am in again!
New challenge for me - 96 oz of water a day! Just completing my first day!:cheer:
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the date is set!!
Ok, guys, I'm BACK IN!! After four days of the trough! I am jumping back in to a challenge (my third) with both feet!! Anyone miss me out there?!?! :strong: This is going to be a toughie. I am starting tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 26. I am determined to get permanently UNDER 70 kg on this round. You bet!! The details are as follows:
:coach: NO sugar, NO white flour (that's gonna be a first!!), and NO deep-fried foods. I can have white rice, but should try to eat brown. The no sugar and no white flour will eliminate all snack foods, even those with minimal sugar. The only bread allowed is whole-grain bread with NO sugar. I will allow myself protein powder, whatever there is. Ok, all, I will be back posting to you all soon. Hang tough! :spin: |
Stayed in my Pts. Day 16 & 17 No activity pts used
Red sounds like you got a great challenge ahead! I know you can do it!!! I can't wait to add a challenge smiley to my signature. Miss you??!! Hummm yup I'd say so!! :) Your so encouraging and you have a wonderful way with words, a sense of humor... shall I go on or do you believe me??? hehe mscat -- That is a really good challenge! One I should do... I'm terrible with drinking all my water. Humm you have planted a seed.... Congrats on you 1st day! |
Yikes, Red, that's one heck of a tough challenge! But we're glad to see you back.
Mscat, you'll be floating away one of these days. I drink a lot of fluids, but I'm ashamed to admit most of it is caffeine-free diet pepsi. Yes, I am hooked. Mez, You've only got a few days to your smiley! Believe me, it's quite an accomplishment to stick to ANYTHING for three whole weeks! As for me, Day 2 went well challenge-wise, although there was a little too much nibbling in the evening. But this morning I'm down again, only 3 pounds away from my pre- binge week weight. I'm glad I know now not to panic at apparent 6 pound weight gains: it takes longer than a week of overindulgence to gain that much, and once the fat and salt leave the system... Take care all, I hope Gray and 1nce are still on track and doing well. |
I will be away . . .
Hi girls,
We have had a family emergency and I have to fly back to the states tomorrow. Everything will be fine-eventually. I will check in when I am able. Best of wishes for all of you in your challenges. :^: |
go to the new thread!!
STOP!! -- DO NOT POST HERE!!!! I started a new thread!! It's called 21-Day Challenge -- counting on new habits!! :spin: Please click on the link below and join us!! See you there! :wave: http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=64102 :sunny: |
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