Ciao Laides,

So I guess I am the first to report my weigh in results today. Well, I've maintained my wieght of 129. I'm kinda nervous about going home because I'll be around my mom's home cooking, then it's off to florida with my boyfriend and he's very talented in the kitchen as well. I don't mind the slower pace at which I'm losing because my untlimate goal is to be able to wear a two peice next summer and that gives me plenty of time. Hope everyone is well.

Later

Good morning everyone!! I don't want to weigh in today because my period started yesterday.So as of now I am at 9.5 pounds lost so far on this challenge.I am very happy with that because I only went for 8.

Dips, how low are you trying to get? Congrats on the 129 by the way.

I hope you all have a nice weigh in!! My fingers are crossed for you!!!

Hi everyone
 

:) Hi everyone- Gennel put me down for a 4lb loss this week. Kina- the elliptical machine is treating me great. My leg muscles are starting to show the difference. I'm still doing the treadmill to. On cardio days I do the elliptical for a half hour and the treadmill for a half hour. I can't give up the treadmill! It really makes a difference in my endurance- I love it. The first 10 minutes on the elliptical are the hardest for me. After that I'm fine. Hope you're doing well too. Take care everyone. Di:)

Kina: Elliptical Machine
 

Kina, I know exactly what you mean about slightly bending the knees. I myself prefer the cardio workout . I have also seen many people using this machine doing the same thing. You feel the muscles on your thighs burning while running in this position.
The machine actually calculates the calories burned according to how many strides you do. It doest let you know that by squatting down a bit while doing the fast strides,if you burn more or not. I do feel it in my thighs and calves so to me I feel I get a serious workout doing it that way sometimes. When I started Iwas doing 65 RPM's (reps per minute) After losing more weight at the gym I find it easier and I just have more strength now. Without realizing I'm now doing 73-75 RPM's speed now. Its like I'm running fast not jogging! Burning an average of 720-745 calories per workout. I dont know the true benefits or harm of bending your knees may cause. If you have a trainer at the Gym it might be a good idea to ask. I think I might do the same lol. My calves have shrunk down a bit and my thighs A LOT!! I know its from this machine. My legs used to be bigger when Iwas at this weight many years ago. I hope I dont lose any more boobs!!! This is the smallest Ive been 34-36 C

By the way Kina, you look just like your name! I saw your face this morning and I thought ( I knew that was her!) And that's a compliment by the way!

ttyl!
Gen

Weigh In Chart Today!
 

Ok, sounds like we are doing well! Dips congrats on maintaining. Angie way to go 9.5 lbs this challenge!! Grizzly another 4 lbs!
I think I may have mysteriously lost 1/2 - 1 lb this week. My scale kept going to 129-130 today. I am more than happy with that.
I will leave it at 129.5 . I wont get on the scale another 10 times for 1/2 lb!



Gen.Goal (maint weight) Loss 0.5 lb

Kempyd ..Goal 2.5 lbs

Wykyd..Goal 7 lbs

laney1733...Goal 6 lbs..Loss 1 lb

Grizzlyschick..Goal 6 lbs..Loss 12 lbs

AngieME..Goal 8 lbs..Loss 9.5 lbs

Kina ..Goal 6 lbs..Loss 3.5 lbs

Dipsntwists..Goal 8 lbs (maint)

SarahBella..Goal 10 lbs

RustyRusty..Goal 8 lbs..Loss 4 lbs

Sahvara..Goal 4 lbs(11/5 Welcome! )






Gen
194/129.5/130 my original goal!

Well unfortunately I have to post a gain of 3.5. I am not going to get discouraged by this because I know I have been more OP than anything and I have been getting on my elliptical more than I had been. So I am hoping that with the "muscle" that I am gaining will help me to lose a few pounds before this challenge comes to an end.

Gennel~~~thanks for the input. I agree I don't think it could hurt but I will tell you I am feeling it in my rear. Which wouldn't be a bad idea since that is all fat unless you work at it. My waist has gone down to 39 in. and my bust has gone down to a 48C. So although my scale is showing a gain I know that I am loosing it in other places.

How funny you said about how my name fit my picture. My true name is Corina but my nieces and nephews pronounce it Kina. I never liked my name growing up but then I noticed that it was not very common. But thank you you are too sweet.

Di~~~It seems like life is treating you wonderfully baby girl. I wish I was in one of your shoes. I would love to show a loss but like I told Gennel I am loosing inches and I guess that should be a good thing just the same. You keep at it girlie you are doing totally awesome.

We are going to go and see the new Harry Potter so I have to get on my elliptical machine really quickly and then head for the showers to get dress. Talk to you all later.

Many hugs to you all. Bye.
Kina AKA Corina

Good morning! THis week I've lost three pounds so my total loss since we started this challenge is 5 pounds. I'm very happy to see the scale is going in the right direction. I'm into the 150s for the first time in 10 years, I bet! :)

Was going thru some old recipes I had in a drawer - you know they're old when you see something I ripped out of a tabloid - Loni Anderson's Lemon Butter Chicken. It calls for 7 chicken breasts, the juice of three whole lemons and *2 sticks of butter*! That's the whole recipes. A half a pound of butter to saute the chicken. Whew. It's not OUR fault we learned to eat fat-laden foods! LOL

Hey!
I'm way behind everybody this morning on the west coast! It's only 8:15 here, but you guys are already up and into your days. Anyway, as one would expect, since I just joined yesterday. No loss to report, but no gain either. I'm O.K. with that! Had to crop my photo, got depressed every time I saw it. Now if I could just get rid of the double-chin and the moon-cheeks I'd be OK.
Gotta go to work this morning. If only I hadn't answered my cell phone at 7:00 P.M. last night. I'd be blissfully ignorant that a client had an emergency job to have output by this afternoon. Oh well. I could sure use the OT right about now. Just not too keen on giving up my Saturday. Sounds like everyone is doing great. You have such a great outlook Kina. I'll use you as an inspiration when the scale doesn't do what I want it to! Bye for now.

Jen
238/236/140

One more pound gone. Yay! Down to 225, doin' it slow and steady.

:devil:

Thanks for the encouragement Angie.

I'm trying to reach 120. I'm a short girl so all those BMI charts say that for my height I'm supposed to be betwee 110 and 116. But right now, 120 seems more realistic. I've been struggling with weight since highschool. At my peak I was over 150. I really didn't think too much of it until after graduation when I tried to join the Army and they said I was too big. They told me I had to loose wight to get in. So I kept working out and dieting until I was "light" enough to get in. I lost even more weight at bootcamp. It wasn't until I got to my first station that my weight started to go back up. I'm a broadcaster so I work in a relaxed environment, unlike my infantry counterparts who train constantly. I don't burn many calories writing stories and sitting at a news desk in front of a camera.

When we had our quarterly weigh in they told me I was exceeding my weight standard. So I began loosing wieght and I haven't looked back.

Another part of it is my vanity. I love fashion. Plus being overseas around these super skinny Italians and earlier with the super-duper skinny koreans made me feel self concious. This summer I didn't go to the beach or the pool because I was worried about how I'd look in a bathing suit. So next year I'm determined to strut in a two piece.

Anyways, Jen, don't feel as though you are far behind. We're all in this together and even as we aproach our goal weight we still have the task of maintaining. I probably would've been at my goal by now if I didn't gain along the way. Just focus on your goals and know we're here to support you.

I'm at work right now and I'm just getting ready to go home. I almost hit the junkbox before I left, but I figured I'd run in and read people's posts to boost my willpower for a bit longer. I made a comment in my last post about wanting to get rid of my moon-cheeks and double chin. When I viewed my picture on this computer at work, the only thing that shows is the top of my head and my eyes. :lol: If that's what other people are seeing, I DIDN"T DO IT THAT WAY! It sure gave me a chuckle though.
I'm taking my daughter and her friend ice-skating when I get home. The last time I tried to do it, I could hardly even make it around the rink. Then I got a smaller pair of skates and it was a bit better. I made it around 2 more times before the muscles around my lower calf and ankle couldn't take it anymore. But if you can believe it, I'm thinking about trying it again today. Including skate rental, though, it ends up costing almost $10. Not a good value if I only go around 3 times! On second thought, I think I"ll wait until Tuesday night after my daughter's skating lessons. There are fewer people there then.

SEE ya all later.

Jen
238/236/140

Hey Jen
 

Did you decide to go ice skating tonight or are you waiting until Tues? I know when I first started working out at the gym and using the treadmill, for the first 2 weeks my calves and ankles killed me! I feel your pain!:D Good job on not hitting the junk box! Sometimes it's so hard to walk away from temptation- you've inspired me to make myself stay away from that late night snack my husbands fixing himself. Thanks for the inspiration! Take care- Di.

Gen, You are my hero. I can't wait to hit my goal AGAIN!! You will have to teach me how to maintain. I failed miserably at that.

Way to go Wykyd. Slow and steady gets you where you want to go!!

Jen, I have never iceskated. It sounds like fun but I am sure I could humiliate myself.LOL

Rusty, Congrats on the loss. You are looking great!!!

Kina, I forgot to tell you but I agree with Gen,You look like your name. You are so pretty. How many kids do you have?

Grizzlyschick, You are doing so well. Congrats on the 4 pounds. I really am proud of you.

Hello everyone. I am kind of down in the dumps today. I haven't even discussed with my DH. I talked with my 11 year old and she is just too sweet helping me look at things on the brighter side of the coin.

The story is the other day I took DH shopping for a couple of shirts, at the Mall. I hate the Mall! I am probably the only woman in the world that hates the Mall. Anyway we were almost side struck by this car that a lady was paying attention so I honked at her to get her attention. Well she got all pissed off that I honked at her so she was tailgating us and honking, honking, and honking. Until finally I stopped and got off the van and went to ask her what her problem was when she was in the wrong. So when I am talking she is honking her horn. Then she stops to say this and that. All this time she is moving her mouth I notice she has a child in the backseat. The lady is laughing and I am telling her something like she is lucky I am not some crazed Road Rage driver with a gun. Of course she is honking while I am saying all this. Then when I stop talking, she stops honking, and then says something to me and says what hurt so badly...She says "Shut up Fat @ss!" Now i don't think I particularly have a fat butt however I do have a big butt. But you know those words dug so deep inside that I couldn't shake it out. I cried inside. No matter what I do I can't get those words to stop ringing in my ears. Then I look at food and those words start to ring again. So to end this awful story it just hurt really badly and I hope it slides off soon.

Angie~~~We have 4 children. I also attend the local college and work part time on campus. Can you say no time for myself?
Thanks for the compliment I really needed it especially after my ordeal from yesterday. Thank you very much.

I better get going. Talk to you all again.
Kina

Kina,
I'm sending you a great big hug. What a :censored: that woman was. I'm so sorry you had to deal with something like that. That old rhyme about "sticks and stones..." is sure off target. Words can hurt and hurt deeply. I'm glad you have your daughter to talk to. And what that woman is teaching HER child is to be cruel, intolerant and hateful.
Thankfully most adults have left the name-calling stage behind them. Too bad you had to run into one of the incredibly ignorant people. Wish I could take the hurt all away. Since I can't I want you to know that I care.

Jen