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Weight-Loss
Dont feel too bad MissD, I actually gained 2 lbs this week! Now every single time I start back up with the weights after I take a few months off, I always gain 2 lbs within the first 2 weeks. My pants are no tighter, but they're no looser either. I've been ranging between 146 and 149 for weeks of trying hard to eat well and exercise, and today I actually went back to 149! Grrrrrrr. I will try to do around 1650-1700 calories per day for another week before I drop it down some more. I look more toned and feel better but the weight is still bothersome. Main thing that bothers me is my stomach and I am honestly thinking about getting lipo on it after this challenge. I am serious! I am definitely not going another summer with this stomach. Anyway, I feel very triumphant that I have been able to stick to my calorie goals religiously for the past 2 weeks (I even weigh most of my food on the scale and count every ounce of everything). ROCKING ON teammates.
 
Ha, I posted a .6 gain. I ate right, I worked out like a fiend, and I still gained. I'm more in tune with my body these days, so I'm not concerned. I'm predicting a big loss this week, though.
 
My damn weight is still the same!! I got the exercise in but no bonus points. :( This week will be different though. I have a three hour break between classes so I'll be hitting the campus gym in that time. And on days off Bella and I will be hiking or our with the jogging stroller.

Last week was so hectic with school starting. I was walking around campus for 6 hours on thursday just trying to finish the enrollment process. I've never been on this campus so I was lost much of the time. LOL! BY the way, kids' fashion today is pretty out there. ANd apparently mullets are coming back. I think this may be a sign of the end of days...

Come on team!!! We can knock this week out of the park!
 
Well I'm very dissapointed in myself... I had some drinks last night that put me nearly 300 calories over my limit... well it wasnt just that... i also had an irresistable Twix bar... if i would have not had one or the other i would have made it... now unfourtunately i lost the team 60 points which sucks...

I'm going to blame stress, but I've found it a lot harder to stay within my caloric limits lately where it used to be hard just get enough in... as well my get up and go seems to have got up and left... I think i'm getting board of doing the same things.. I'm really wanting a treadmill but have yet to recieve one... I know i just have to stick it out and keep going until my motivation returns, its just a real bummer right now. I think I might have a case of the winter blues and really just want spring to come already...
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Awwwww Cassie! Hang in there, you CAN do this!

Are you perhaps just a tad strict on yourself? Too all or nothing? Would you still be able to lose weight if you had a few drinks per week or had one or two snacks per week? I bet so. Maybe you should factor some "bad" things into your diet so you will keep going. Way too many people give up altogether because they start off too gung ho. Hence why this challenge gives most of the points if you do the minimal to achieve healthy weight loss, rather than the extreme.

Can you get some more videos to switch things up at home?
 
Oh I plan to knock things outta the park this week!!! When I am in school it becomes #1 priority so I tend to forget about food... which I think might be a good thing????

I've already walked MILES on campus and rode my bike for several MILES too.... and tonight is a 2 mile run... I'm hoping to hold 5.0 or higher for speed.... I can sprint at 7.0 but I swear I look funny when I sprint... but I really dont care it feels good to open up and just go for it!!

Lets rock WEEK 3 ladies and man!!!! GOOOOOOO TIIIIIITS!!!
 
MissDFITT said:
Well I weighed in this morning... pretty dissappointed to have only a 0.40 loss. I knew these last few pounds were going to be difficult but I feel like I have at least a good 15lbs or more that needs to GO...

I could be refining things again, but I might stick with the same deficit and up the exercise... however I did start my half marathon training yesterday so maybe patience is key????
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DAMN! WTH, Dee??? I'm very confused, you're racking up deficits like it's going out of style--at least 3500 calories worth or more (should equal a pound) A loss is great, though, congratulations! Weight is WEIRD--it can shoot up and shoot down and stay put :banghead: I bet the extra running will make it go down eventually, though. Hormones play a big role, too--I bet next week you'll drop way more!

Blancita said:
every single time I start back up with the weights after I take a few months off, I always gain 2 lbs within the first 2 weeks....Main thing that bothers me is my stomach and I am honestly thinking about getting lipo on it after this challenge. I am serious! I am definitely not going another summer with this stomach.
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You're AWESOME for sticking to your calorie plan! I feel just as proud, hurray!!! Ah yes, I remember very clearly that you put on some water weight or whatever when you start lifting--it'll come off.

Trops said:
Ha, I posted a .6 gain. I ate right, I worked out like a fiend, and I still gained. I'm more in tune with my body these days, so I'm not concerned. I'm predicting a big loss this week, though.
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It's probably hormonal--the con of hanging out with a bunch of women. :smilielol5: I predict a big loss for you, too!

AmyRB said:
My damn weight is still the same!! I got the exercise in but no bonus points.This week will be different though.
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:banghead: Awww bummer, Amy! But you're healthy and getting the exercise in--which is awesome!

MotherOf2 said:
I've found it a lot harder to stay within my caloric limits lately where it used to be hard just get enough in
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Perhaps it's where you're at in your cycle--trust me! It matters! I hope you cheer up and I'm with you on that one--I can't wait for it to be light enough so I can start trail running after work!

Update for me:

YES!!!! I actually managed to DIET all week, holy shit! ME!!!!! :eek2: If it weren't for the points and this team, I wouldn't have done it :grouphug: Thank you gals (and Trops) for helping me MAKE THIS happen and be successful, too! It was hard. I'm not going to lie--I suffered dementia, anxiety (LOL not much of that, though) and extreme irritation and ANGER :cuss: I also felt stupid :drooling: and had to use little tricks like drinking mineral water to divert my snacking tendencies. I didn't touch a drop of alcohol. :Angel_anim: Basically, I'm not asking for pity at all :nopity:, but basically, I suffered. :svengo: LOL! But I kicked ass with workouts AND I DROPPED 3.5 POUNDS!!!!!!! I'm 141.5 lbs this morning. My caloric deficits do not equate such a loss, so if my weight goes up to about 143.5 lbs, I'll be disappointed but it'll make logical sense. However, I'm going to continue on with dieting--I kinda want to add a cheat day--Claudia, is it possible to change my Eating Plan to include that? Please?
 
Everyone is encouraged to continuously re-evaluate, and possibly adjust, your food plan during this challenge. If you notice you're not doing well on your plan, make some changes! Just as long as you stick with whatever plan you come up with for one entire week.
 
Blancita said:
Awwwww Cassie! Hang in there, you CAN do this!

Are you perhaps just a tad strict on yourself? Too all or nothing? Would you still be able to lose weight if you had a few drinks per week or had one or two snacks per week? I bet so. Maybe you should factor some "bad" things into your diet so you will keep going. Way too many people give up altogether because they start off too gung ho. Hence why this challenge gives most of the points if you do the minimal to achieve healthy weight loss, rather than the extreme.

Can you get some more videos to switch things up at home?
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I dont think i'm too hard on myself when it comes to what i eat... i eat just about anything i want as long as it fits within my 2000 calories so that means if for the day I'm at 1700 calories and i want to have a chocolate bar or a whole bowl of popcorn before bed i can!
Its that old sensation of feeling the need to pick and nibble and snack constantly. I'm thinking about food like a 16 year old boy thinks about sex... I just can't get it off my mind. And though i have no "bad" things in my house to eat we all know too many of the "good" things can still add up to too many calories which is the ultimate downfall...
I think there are a lot of things contributing... I'm bored with my current routine, I'm stressed which causes me to want to curl up in a warm blanket and snack my face off. I've focussed a lot of attention into trying to get a bulldog puppy which is taking my focus off of my weight loss plan... and finally i'm still waiting to break through to the 100's... i've been sitting here for days and days and its about time i got there damn it! lol honestly i think thats the least thing im stressing about... but it would be nice...
 
MotherOf2 said:
I'm thinking about food like a 16 year old boy thinks about sex... I just can't get it off my mind.
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I know you're being serious and I definitely want to encourage you to KEEP IT UP because you are soooooo almost to Onderland! but that was funny :smilielol5: Losing weight is difficult and dieting is unpleasant. It's worth it though!
 
MotherOf2 said:
I dont think i'm too hard on myself when it comes to what i eat... i eat just about anything i want as long as it fits within my 2000 calories so that means if for the day I'm at 1700 calories and i want to have a chocolate bar or a whole bowl of popcorn before bed i can!
Its that old sensation of feeling the need to pick and nibble and snack constantly. I'm thinking about food like a 16 year old boy thinks about sex... I just can't get it off my mind. And though i have no "bad" things in my house to eat we all know too many of the "good" things can still add up to too many calories which is the ultimate downfall...
I think there are a lot of things contributing... I'm bored with my current routine, I'm stressed which causes me to want to curl up in a warm blanket and snack my face off. I've focussed a lot of attention into trying to get a bulldog puppy which is taking my focus off of my weight loss plan... and finally i'm still waiting to break through to the 100's... i've been sitting here for days and days and its about time i got there damn it! lol honestly i think thats the least thing im stressing about... but it would be nice...
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Ooooooh, lucky to be able to eat 2000 calories! Kay, being too strict is not the issue. Here's a trick to cut back your appetite, just eat low carb for a day or two and you will notice that nibbley attitude diminish greatly and hopefully go bye bye. And get that puppy while you're at it!
 
Thanks guys! I'm definately going to hold on... I'm too stubborne not to... I just have to wait out this snack attack phase... its funny how at times I can so easily just barely reach 1500 calories and then at times I have to try so hard not to go over 2000.
I'll give your tip a try Blancita, I've never watched carbs before so it will be something new to me... especially since most of my favourite foods are carbs :D... Better then fats....
Once I get over this snacking hump i'm thinking about cutting calories by a few hundred at least until I can be more active... I dont do nearly enough cardio in my oppinion so until I get that treadmill or spring comes It's something i'm considering... dont know if its necessarily what i should do but I'm considering it..
 
Congrats everyone for being done with week two!

I JUST signed up for my exercise classes and a 30 dollar fee actually gets me into any and all classes offered by my uni gym. I plan to do pilates at 9am on Wednesdays and Zumba at noon on Wednesdays! If other things fit or I end up feeling extra motivated for double workouts some days, I may do more, but I'm going to start with those two classes.

I am also sitting here with my bottle of water! Yay! And a side of fruit with my quesidilla lunch. Yeyyyy.
 
Hey girls and guy!!

Well lost 3 lbs this week and 9 inches!! And thats a total of 17 INCHES in the last 2 weeks!!! WOW I"M HAPPY!!! Short post but I gotta get going I'll check but in later
 
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