[Belle2000]

It's my 20 days of Xmas Challenge!! I guess if no one else joins, I'll challenge myself, but I will check in once a week here (on Saturdays when I should be asleep).

I thought we could create a goal (weight or not weight related) or 2 to help us get thru the holidays gain-free!

My goals are:
1. JOURNAL honestly for the next 20 days (including those oh-so-yummy peppermint mochas at Starbucks...yikes)

2. Workout 3x/week on the new elliptical DH bought me!!

I'll be a happy girl on xmas morning when I treat myself to some Bernard Callibault Chocolate if I do this from now til then!!

Come out and play!!!

[mommapossum]

Hi I am new to this group, however the challenge sounds great! I will tell you a little about myself. My name is Lori . I am a stay at home mom to 3 girls Emily who is almost 7 ( her birthday is Dec 13th), Madelyn , who is 3 and our newest one Abigail who is 1. My dh Jim is very supportive of my efforts to make a change , even though sometimes he can make it hard to follow the program. Enough about me.... i love the idea of journaling honestly for 20 days. I will add to my challenge exercise videos I have a choice of the Firm set or Taebo and I will do these 3 times a week on Mon, Wed, & Fri. On Tues & thurs when my oldest is in school and the middle one is at preschool from 9 until 11:30 I will take the baby and walk the mall since it is too cold out now to walk in the neighborhood now. I need to add a water challenge into mine since I am not so good at getting enough water. I am just shooting for the suggested amount of 8 glasses a day (8oz). My treat on Christmas morning will be to have 1 gingerbread waffle with reg syrup along with the turkey sausage we will cook.
How does this sound??? Does it sound like too much??
Lori

[KO]

HI BELLE! (Can you tell I missed you?)
HEy Lori Welcome!
I'm in on the Journaling working out 3 x a week. I'm glad this came this week b/c in 2 days I have 3 Xmas functions! I hate when ppl say have a little more
My water goal is 3 bottles a day and 1 decaf tea I suck at water
Now I have to get DH to dig out the scale and face the music of moving!

Kierie

[CanadianTracie]

I would like to be in on this challenge! Although I don't have any "pre-Christmas" events to attend (as of yet) I do need some extra motivation. I am so close to my goal, yet I am having trouble staying on track. My goals during this challenge will be:

#1. TRACK my points at least 5days/week on paper.
#2. Exercise at least 4days/week even if I don't have time to get to the gym.

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE IN THE CHALLENGE!!!

[Nepeta]

HI!!! I'm new to the boards and just starting back on WW after almost a year off (and all the weight back on ) Count me in on the challenge !!
I know I'm getting some clothes from my mom for Xmas and if I dont knock at least 10lbs off they're not gonna fit

[CanadianTracie]

In order for me to stay on track with this challenge I am going to try to post daily...otherwise it may be off the wagon I go!

Today has been good so far. I have tracked my points so far and although I did not make it to the gym like I intended (spent a good 4hrs running between the doc office & hospital due to wrist problems) I did just do one of my Leslie Sansone's ShortCuts videos(man are my abs going to hurt tomorrow!!!)

I haven't had supper yet, but it shouldn't be a prob to stay OP as I have only used 5 of my 22 so far today.


HOPE EVERYONE ELSE IS DOING GOOD! I LOOK FORWARD TO READING YOUR UPDATES!

[Jennpsu]

I just "Re" Joined WW last Saturday and really excited about it. I think this challenge would be fun because I know I am wondering how well I will do over christmas. I am an avid baker and cook over the holidays, making upwards of 20 to 40 dozen cookies for gitfs and such. My treat when I get through the holidays, will be 1 slice of my families french toast casserole with real syrup. I look forward to talking to you all soon!!

[Nepeta]

Originally Posted by Belle2000

My goals are:
1. JOURNAL honestly for the next 20 days (including those oh-so-yummy peppermint mochas at Starbucks...yikes)

Ohhhhhh my true downfall. I LOOOOOOOOOOVE those peppermint mochas

[Belle2000]

I know, Nepeta, they are killer. I had one today; I did have low-fat, no whip, but nonetheless....I did count it!

I have been a good girl. Of course, nursing I get to eat more points and can still lose weight (10 more points for nursing moms!!). But it's SLOW GO. I have been on since August and have lost only 12lbs...but nice to eat a bit more

I have a cookie exchange coming up. I don't want to NOT participate in it, but I don't need 4 dozen cookies either! I guess I'll give them to my husband to take to work. We don't have a deepfreeze so I can't even freeze them.

Lori - Gingerbread waffles sound DIVINE!!! YUMMMMMMM got the recipe?? My baby's name is Eve Madeleine Lily (we call her Evie Madeleine) She is 24 weeks old.

Kierie - it TOTALLY SUCK at water too, but I am trying really hard!!! I need to drink more nursing anyway, and I drink not enough (however, give me a peppermint mocha, I can suck it back).

Tracie - how'd it go yesterday??

Welcome back to WW Jennpsu (Just Jenn??)!!

Well, I better go - Evie is sleeping and I should be too. She as given up napping it seems, so I am a tired mommy (to a grouchy baby!!).

BBL tomorrow...

[CanadianTracie]

Today went really well. I started my day off by waiting and the hospital and then running out of time before the doc could get to me, so I will have to try again tomorrow morning...(I have to get an injection of prednizone in my wrist joint :-S )

I had my interview...AND got the job!! Start Thursday...teaching grade 8 ...

I admit I did NOT get to my workout today...gym or videos...I will make it up tomorrow. I did do my track and stayed on point.

Went to WI this p.m. ... down 1.2 ... for a grand total of 80lbs since January!!!WAHOO!!!


HOPE YOU GUYS ARE DOING GOOD!!!

I was beginning to wonder...why don't I have this addictition to this "mint chocolate drinkie thing" then I remembered ... I live in the middle of nowhere and the nearest Starbucks is over an hour away!! Guess I will stick to my Lite prepackage hotchocolate mix!! lol

[Jennpsu]

Hi everyone!
Another day goes by and still have not given into the temtation of the Christmas cookie monster. They are piling up at home and at work, but I try to remember that feeling thin will taste better than the cookie

Your Daugthers name "Evie Madeline" Thats beautiful. I do not have any children yet, but soon hopefully. I will be getting married this time next year (another reason to get thin again) and babies probably soon after.

I admire the multi-tasking that many of you do with WW and Taking care of children. Keep it up!!!!

Look forward to keeping up with everyone

PS
Im going to get a pepermint mocha I forgot how good they were

[CanadianTracie]

I agree with Jennspu! You ones with kids are amazing! I have watched my sister struggle with WW and having kids the last couple years and it takes a lot of strength!!

I am in a similar situation to Jennspu as well, although a bit ahead ... I just got married in October and am trying to get to my goal weight and lifetime membership before we start trying to have kids. I also need to get enough hours in so that I can recieve maternity benefits when the time comes!!


HAVE A GOOD DAY EVERYONE!!

so next time I am in the city I need to try a peppermint mocha?!? maybe I am an oddball that doesn't even appeal to me...mint YES Mocha definitely...together..ah...lol...Enjoy yours tho Jennspu!

[CanadianTracie]

Well today was NOT a great day. It wasn't a complete disaster, but it just wasn't as good as it could have been. Another day with out exercise...I had my prednisone injection in my wrist this a.m. and although I have a fairly high tolerance for pain...I have been unable to do much of anything today...tearing lettuce for a salad tonite was a big ordeal...I am in agony. Hopefully it improves.

I did track my points. I have used them all, but am going to use a few flex points this evening and treat myself to a "Turtles" hot chocolate. I am in pain and I am sarting to stress about my first day at my new teaching job tomorrow, I need chocolate and this is the closest thing in my house.

Hope the rest of you have had a better day. If not you can climb back on the horse with me in the morning!!

[da fat n da furious]

Tracie,,,
Ouch! Been there done that with the injection,,,but mine was shoulder. Friggen hurts!
All the best to you tomorrow.

[Belle2000]

Hey all -I just have a quick sec to check in and say hello - I'll post proper later, but CONGRATS ON THE NEW JOB!

TTFN

Belle