Does anyone need a custom challenge?

[WebmasterAlex]

We have covered Weight Watchers and Atkins but I believe that any diet can be right for someone! If someone needs a custom challenge, not covered already, post it here and I will come up with something to let you join in the fun!

[Cthia]

I will accept a custom challenge. What do you need to know from me?

[WebmasterAlex]

well what diet you are on would be a good start :)

[Tink33]

I will take the Alex Exercise Challenge. Bring it On !!!

[WebmasterAlex]

Is that what you are doing Tink? Excersize and not really a formal diet? Fill me in on what you are doing now and I am sure I can come up with something creative :)

[Debbie]

Tell me more, Alex. Exercise and grazing a healthy diet for me. Sounds like fun http://www.diamondtalk.com/forums/images/smilies/83/funmeter2.gif and I want the clipart!

[Lynn CC]

That sounds like a great idea to me Alex! I had wanted to join from the start, but I've been doing your challenge "secretly", vegetarian style. I'm just not eating any cream cheese,carbolite bars(that are so yummy), cookies etc...you know the stuff that you said we could live without.
The only difference is I'm still eating my small salad and some spinich everyday. My Doctor says it's very important for me to keep my iron up, so I eat spinich and take an iron pill everyday.
Since April 1 I've gone down 1 pant size and I think this "Secret" Alex Challenge is just what I needed to go down another size by the end of May!!
Along with that I will walk (without fail) on the treadmill and do the bowflex every other day, which I've been kind of not doing since I've been losing weight.

Thanks Alex,
You have regenerated my motivation:D

[Cthia]

I have no formal diet. I eat sensibly (at least I try). I do excercise at least 3 times a week, working up to 5 times.(Curves and Pilates Tapes). My downfall has been chocolate and I don't drink enough water. I am working on cutting down the amount of sugar I put in my daily cup of tea. I eat three meals a day. No snacking.

If you told me to cut anything out of my weekly meals I would. I hope you can think of something out of this.

[WebmasterAlex]

If that is working for you Cthia than that's great! There is no need for a formal diet...
Your mission when you are ready....

NO chocolate or sweets for the week...no sugar.... fruit is ok
Drink water at least 6 times a day including a glass BEFORE every meal.(for those that don't know that's a great diet trick)
Make the jump to excersizing 4 times that week (BUT be careful, the idea is to push a little without hurting yourself!)

Debbie,
I could use some more details of exactly what you are doing.

Lynn... if you are on "vegetarian" atkins (OMG that still blows my mind) and you have cut out all of the bars etc, but are still eating a few veggies I think that's reasonable. The healthier fish etc, that you are eating as opposed to my beef and bacon probably cancel each other out.

[Cthia]

Allight I will start tomorrow morning. Sugar is going to be the tough one but I will do it. Thank you Alex.

[Tink33]

Here is my exercise workout 5 - 6 days a week. 35 minutes on the elliptical trainer and either 20 minutes on the bicycle OR 20 minutes on the treadmill. On the weekend I do all three. I need to start adding weights and maybe a class or 2 each week. If I skip a weeknight at the gym, I get up and exercise with Denise Austin for 30 minutes in the morning. (She is on Lifetime for those interested)

Eating plan. Breakfast = fruit, Lunch = salad with chicken, Dinner = seafood or chicken and fresh vegetables. 2 caffeine free sodas per day. One snack per day = a Luna bar or a Pria bar. 6 - 8 glasses of water.

[believe]

This may be just what I need to get back on the wagon of maintaining. I hit my goal about 1 month ago and have stayed within 2lbs since then, but recently am having trouble. When I am doing well I stick with the plan from my nutritionist which is a total of 12 carbs (180g), 6 protein (42 g) and 2-4 fat (10-20g) a day. I exercise 5 times a week: 3 times at work (30-40 minutes abs and weights) and 2 times at home (4 mile walk on weekends=8miles). DH and I work opposite shifts so it is difficult to workout at home during the week by myself. I do 100 abs each work morning and take a small break at work to walk 7 flights of stairs. I don't drink soft drinks, only water. Right now I am having difficulty staying away from the sweets and not eating between meals. Give me a challenge!!!!!!

P.S.....how long is this challenge, Disney is a dangerous place to try to meet a challenge and we leave in a week....

[WebmasterAlex]

Holy heck Tink and believe...you guys are kicking some serious butt already....
Maybe you need Marine basic training :)

Ok here goes....
Tink- Your eating is great... can't really do much with that so we have to do the excersize... It sounds like you are doing mostly aerobic excersize.
Your challenge.. 3 times during the week you need to add 45 minutes of free weights or machines, concentrating on a different mucsle group each time. Please get some help from a trainer if you haven't done much of that before, the last thing you want to do is injure yourself and not be able to keep up the good work you have been doing.

Believe...congratulations on achieving your goal!!! You must be so proud :)
Maintaining is where it is at!! You don't want to become a yo-yo dieter after all your good work.
Your challenge for one week is to go back to doing EXACTLY what you did when you lost the weight to begin with. Don't even think about it, pretend you are back at the begining and just do what you did.
For excersize (and this assumes there are NO medical reasons you can't) you can add some aerobic excersize. The walking is great. Start with that and build on it. Three times during the week just do your 4 miles but start picking up the pace a little. Let it come naturally, just jog for a while and when you are out of breath go back to walking. As time goes by you will increase the time you run untill you are running the whole time.
That will REALLY help on maintaining the weight.

[Debbie]

Actually, I am doing similar to Cthia. I try to eat sensibly (spreading my intake over the day rather than 3 big meals), and am trying to get to Curves 3-4 times a week. I don't use a lot of sugar, though. I think that I'd like to make sure that on the off days, I do my 2 mile WATP tape, and http://www.diamondtalk.com/forums/images/smilies/water.gif on the weekend is a problem for me...so maybe make sure that I get it all in?? Oh, and not having those few crackers before bed. What do you think, Alex?? I sure would like that survivor clipart!

[lmhall2000]

I just took a peek at your new clipart for your challenge! I WANT ONE- I feel like that bratty girl from Willy Wonka that had to have a golden egg- I WANT A SURVIVOR CLIPPIE!!
I finish my month of slim-fast on the 30th- I think I'll have managed to lose 10 pounds this month! YIPPEE! I want to try Atkins for a month- doing the induction phase for 2 weeks then sticking to about 40 carbs or less a day and seeing how I lose.
I walk M-F for 30-45 minutes each day (2-3miles), I bike for 1/2 hour on the weekends and I work out at the Y 2x- I do sit bike for 20 minutes random level 4-5, then I do 8 arm machines 3sets of 12reps, 5 leg machines, and 40 situps. So what kind of challenge can you make me survive?
Any pointers on no-no's with Atkins would be helpful- I did print out the list of acceptable induction foods. I already ONLY drink water (with lemon sometimes) and of course the skim milk with my slim-fast. I don't do diet sodas- so that's not a problemo. Can't wait to meet the challenge- you're a sweetheart (no matter what anyone says ;) ) and can't say how wonderful your efforts are- they're making me a smaller person and a BIG LOSER!!!
Tara

[WebmasterAlex]

Debbie....
Sounds like you have your own plan already written... You know what you need to do so go out and do it!!! Your goal is NO sugar and get through the weekend just like it was a weekday...
NO cheating!! Not even a nibble and no eating after 8 pm...
that should be a challenge!

Lmhall.....NO NO NO a 1000 times no....
If you lost 10 pounds on slim fast last month you are doing great!!
Congratulations.... 2 pounds a week is an excellent and healthy weight loss.
When you find something that works for you stick with it...ride the wave....feel the force....
Just tell me what you are doing with the slim fast on a daily basis and we will give you a "slim fast" challenge and you can earn your clipart!!!
Unless there's some reason you feel the need to come off of slimfast go girl go!!!

[Debbie]

I think I can, I think I can, I think I can!

[lmhall2000]

I talked myself into just sticking to it (slimfast) for the month of April, mainly to help shrink my stomach so I don't get so hungry. But I don't think I could stick with this consistently much longer mainly because the shakes are sooo sweet and they're starting to make me gag. Ultimately I want to eat smaller portions and widen my variety of my diet which I know is carbo loaded- I was thinking by jumping onto Atkins (now that I've reduced my appetite with Slimfast) it will force me to buy foods I normally wouldn't buy and make me more aware of all the carbs I eat....+ my children see me drinking two meals each day and they keep asking me "Mom, when are you going to eat with us?" So I want to set a good example for them by showing them how to make healthy choices with their food. Luckily they do love broccoli, cauliflower- most the veggies I can't stand. Ultimately I want to be able to eat meals and lose weight- I just need some strict discipline to help me stay focused. What do you think?
Tara

[believe]

Alex....I think I need a different aerobic exercise challenge, not to be picky;) With DH working evening I don't have someone near by who can watch the kids as I go out for a 4 mile walk/jog...this is why I currently only do this on the weekend when he is home. I do have WATP videos. If I need to add something during the week it will have to be something I can do at home, the girls are too small to go with me.

[WebmasterAlex]

lmhall... if you are going to be switching diet's I'm not sure it's the best time for a "challenge" go ahead and decide what you want to do and we will give you a chance! Promise :)
Believe... ok so how about you go back to eating the way you did when you lost... and you do your aerobic tape 3 times on weekdays.. and start jogging a little during your weekend walks

[Snowwark]

I need a custom challenge, Webmaster Alex!! :)

It's not so much the weight, although I wouldn't mind losing 5 lbs., it's more the exercise thats an issue. Beyond starting into some gardening these days, I can't seem to get myself motivated into some serious workout sessions.

I can walk, and bend a little bit, but beyond that, I could really use some suggestions.

I look forward to some motivating counsel from you!

Kim :)

[WebmasterAlex]

well before I can design a custom challenge, I need to know what you are doing now... what excersize and how often?

[lvs_eeyore]

Alex I would love a custom challenge.

I am on a low fat/1200 calorie diet. I have lost 17.5 pounds since the end of February. The weight coming off is very slow going. One of my problems is that Im just too tired all the time to exercise. Because of Fibromyalgia I dont sleep well at night. I have the Pillates tapes and the Walk Away the Pounds tapes my problem is getting myself to do them. Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated.

I have 30 more pounds to lose and I would like to lose as much as I can before July 3rd

[WebmasterAlex]

Ok.. lvs_eeyore, I have to admit to being a little scared of this one....
I really wouldn't want to see you drop much below the 1200 calories...
with your fybromyalgia I am fearful that seriously increasing your excersize might trigger worse problems...
I think it's great that you can do what you can do!
I hope you have checked in with your doctor on all of this!!
I think walking might be your best bet, gentle on the body. With the weather getting nicer you can go outside get some fresh air and walk off some calories. How far can you comfortably walk now?

[Snowwark]

lvs_eeyore, it must be very tough for you, suffering from Fibromyalgia. :( If you're not sleeping well, no wonder it's hard to have the energy to do the exercises. A loss of 17.5 lbs. since February sounds pretty good to me, so you must be doing something right! :)

I don't suffer from any particular ailments, but I have a bum back, and have had 3 surgeries in the last year. My energy level has never returned to where it was before all the medical issues came up.

I used to be able to focus quite well, and be very disciplined, but these days, that seems almost impossible.

Alex, I'm basically doing very little, exercise wise, so I'm open to any suggestions. Please bear in mind that these are for a woman of a ...er..um....certain age...lol...no cheerleader cartwheels, please. :)

[WebmasterAlex]

Snowwark,
well.... if you are doing very little you have to start from the begining right? The longest journey begins with a single step and all the rubbish?
I think you could start walking! Your challenge for the week is to walk 3 miles at least 5 times.

[lvs_eeyore]

LOL Alex dont be scared of lil ole me. Im a lot stronger than I sound when written out. I have checked with my doctor and he is very happy Im dieting. The weight loss will actually help the fibromyalgia. Right now I get hit with it mainly in the back and shoulders. The only time it gets into my hips is when I do prolonged walking like at Disney. I can do my Walk Away the Pounds tapes with very little problem except getting myself to do them because Im so tired all the time.

[WebmasterAlex]

well then you need a challenge... I'm not familiar with walk away the pounds...
but spring is here... get outside!!
Can you handle the same 3 miles 5 times in a week that Snowwark is doing?

[WebmasterKathy]

After some gentle prodding ;) , I am here and ready for my custom challenge.

Alex, I'm a WW. The results have been good- I'm down 27 pounds since Feb 1. I don't have much trouble staying in my points range, but I do struggle a bit with getting the proper water and fruits and veggies servings in each day. I'm working on the water by hauling a 1 liter bottle around all day at work, and I'm getting better. The veggies are my bigger problem. I think I'm variety impaired! I tend to keep bananas, salad and broccoli on hand, but that gets so BORING. On some days I may only have 1 fruit/veggie in my journal.

Any direction for me?

[WebmasterAlex]

what are you doing for excersize Kathy?

[lynr]

Alex:

Can you help me? I am on Weight Watchers points and I excercise at Curves 4 days a week and use my stairmaster everyday. I would love to lose more weight a week.

Thanks,
Lyn

[WebmasterKathy]

Originally posted by WebmasterAlex
what are you doing for excersize Kathy?

Walking the dog in the neighborhood. (Actually, being pulled through the neighborhood by the dog is more accurate.)

We have a pool, and it should be warm enough to use in the next week or two. I'll be swimming laps and playing volleyball with the kiddo for most of my exercise. Easy on the old joints, and combines fun with the work. I'm not a gym person.

[WebmasterAlex]

lynr....did you see the original WW challenge locate here:
ww challenge (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=361037&perpage=15&pagenumber=2)

Make sure you look for the second one, the first one wasn't good...
If that doesn't work for you post back here and let me know!

[lynr]

WebmasterAlex:

I have been staying within my points range everyday but 1 day for six weeks and have only lost 15lbs. I each an average of 950 calories a day. Do you have any suggestions.

Thanks,
Lyn

[Debbie]

All righty, I did Curves http://www.diamondtalk.com/forums/images/smilies/moresmiles/wiggle.gif this morning, drank all my water http://www.diamondtalk.com/forums/images/smilies/water.gif (and then some), didn't have sugar and didn't eat after 8:00 last night OR tonight. http://www.diamondtalk.com/forums/images/smilies/saint.gif

[WebmasterAlex]

GO DEBBIE GO!!
That clipart WILL be yours!!

lynr!!
why are you sounding dissapointed? what you are doing is PERFECT!!! You should shoot for about a 2 pound per week weight loss and you are right there... it's not healthy to lose weight too fast...

[WebmasterKathy]

Okay, update to my exercise response:

My pool is officially open (sweet DH heated it!) My water exercise can start today- I'm headed out to spash with the kiddo and burn a few calories now.

So, Alex- exercise or vegetables? Or something more devious? Which direction will my custom challenge go? Hmmm...

[WebmasterAlex]

ok Kathy...your custom challenge is....
to swim laps four times in the next week.. for at least 30 minutes, since you are just starting up it is obviously ok to take breaks.
That does NOT include time splashing around with the kiddo's but serious excersize time.
and to eat 3 servings of vegtables every day
:)

[Cthia]

Day 2 for me.

I went to exercise at Curves yesterday. I am drinking 6 glasses of water and have not had sugar. Tomorrow I will be at Curves again and will keep up with the water.

[WebmasterKathy]

Originally posted by WebmasterAlex
ok Kathy...your custom challenge is....
to swim laps four times in the next week.. for at least 30 minutes, since you are just starting up it is obviously ok to take breaks.
That does NOT include time splashing around with the kiddo's but serious excersize time.
and to eat 3 servings of vegtables every day
:)

Okie- dokie! Alex, I accept your challenge! Thanks. :D

[Disneyaholic]

I am following WW. I have already said that I will stay at one point above my minimum daily points (18), but I would like to add my exercise points back in.

I do Curves at least 3x per week, but I don't really add that in, because I don't think it's intense enough.

What I need to be challenged on is faithfully journaling and doing another type of aerobic exercise. I need to get back on my treadmill, but just haven't been able to drag myself down to the basement to do it. (The treadmill is what I will add my points back in for.) Alex, just tell me how many times and for how long.

Does that sound challenging enough?

:confused:

[KathyFP]

I need a custom challange. I have posted a journal "Kathy's journal" for details about my situation. The thimbnail is that I had vertical banding a year and a half ago. Lost 70 gained 35 back.

According to the Dr. I can take in calories twice a day (max 20 minutes) and drink non caloric non carbonated beverages all day. I should be exercising.

I work 6 - 7 days a week long days (10-15 hours). High stress job (Director social service agency). I am a stress eater.

I need to lose about 90 lbs.

Anything else you need to know.

[WebmasterAlex]

Disneyaholic....
works for me....
4 times in the next week.. for 30 minutes, if you can't keep running for that long...walk untill you get your breath back and go again...repeat as neccesary

Kathy... I saw some of your posts and I have to admit I am scratching my head a little bit. I'm not going to hit you with a challenge right away but I would like you to consider 2 things. If you are really not sure why the operation isn't working right have you considered getting a second opinion? What about seeing a nutritionist. I just have this unsettled feeling that something isn't quite right here......

[KathyFP]

Alex,

I want to try to do things the right way first. I see my Dr the middle of May. He said if I follow the instructions and don't lose weight then he will do a tset.

I know part of the problem is that I am not exercising. Also I got this really bad addiction to Cheetos. They just melt so I never got full.

I really want to be able to be able to stay on track for the next couple of weeks. It is 10:00 pm almost bedtime and I te right and dran a lot of Crystal Light (5 liters). I am definately going to have to switch to decaf.

Today, when I would get the urge to eat, I would read and post on WISH. :bounce: I can't believe how it helped. :Pinkbounc

[Debbie]

Just a quick check in. I have managed to NOT eat after 8:00, AND get the exercise in. . .despite a stressful 2 days. I MUST be on the right track!

[WebmasterAlex]

kathy,
I think that's a good idea!

Go Debbie Go!!!

[KathyFP]

Alex,

Maybe my challange can focus on exercise. I started walking today for the first time. I walked 2 1/2 miles in 45 minutes.

I have also increased my fluid intake (Crystal Light).


I think a challange will help me to keep focused.

[WebmasterAlex]

ok... were you comfortable doing the 2.5 miles in 45 minutes?

[lmhall2000]

Okay bring on the challenge- I've decided (your words kept ringing in my ears - "if it's working don't change it!!") to stick to Slim-Fast for a while. It's just way too easy and I don't have to bust my budget buying all that protein for 3 meals a day. Here's where I am- I'm walking 2-3 miles M-F and biking for 30 minutes on the weekend- I try to go the the Y for strength training- need to be more disciplined with that one. Maybe if you challenged me to do more Y- elliptical machine/bikes/treadmill/nautilus that might keep me going- what's your idea?
It really took weighing in today (10 pound loss since 4/1) to convince me don't mess with what's working. Thanks for the sage advice-
Tara

[KathyFP]

I was OK. I walked 2 1/5 miles again today and it was a little harder, but I did it! My legs are a little sore, but I am determined!

I am excited. DH walked/ran with me. He does need to lose any weight, but he is out of shape. Our five year old walked/ran and played. It was a great family activity.

[WebmasterKathy]

Alex assigned my tortur---errr, I mean my challenge on Sunday, so I wanted to report in. My challenge was to swim laps (4 times @ 30 mins ea) and eat 3 servings of veggies each day.

Today's Wednesday, and so far, so good. 3 veggies each day so far, swam laps on Sunday, Monday, and about to water race with DS right now.

Some of these muscles have been asleep for awhile, so we're taking lots of breaks. But I'm not giving up!

How are our other losers doing with their custom tortur---errr, challenges? ;)

[WebmasterAlex]

lmhall..... I think that is a really good decision!!!
ok try this one on....increase your daily walk to a 3 mile minimum every day with one 4 mile walk during the week...
and go to the gym for weight training at least twice during the week...being very careful not to overdo it and hurt yourself!

KathyFP.... excellent! I'm glad your family went with you that will make it so much more fun and easier!

KathyTX.. good job!!!! hang in there

[Debbie]

Checking in Sir Alex. I have been very good about the water (school days are a cinch since the air in a school is always dry), I've exercised every day AND I've not eaten after 8:00 pm. http://diettalk.com/forums/images/smilies/nanna.gif

A funny thing happened last night at 10:00. I hadn't gotten home until almost 7:00, so it was a late supper for me. Round 'bout 9:45 I got a craving for an English muffin with raspberry jam. I popped it in the toaster, and it came out a golden brown, I wasn't even thinking (no butter, no jam) and got that thing up to my mouth and THEN it clicked in. I put it BACK in the toaster and had it for breakfast (warmed up) this morning. I guess that I really didn't need to eat it at 10:00. Proud that I did it!

http://diettalk.com/forums/images/smilies/bis.gif

[lmhall2000]

Okay, 3 miles every morning and one 4 mile walk- hitting nautilus two times a week- I will start the challenge tomorrow (Thursday) until the following week. I CAN DO THIS, I'M VAIN, I COVET, AND I WANT THAT CLIPPIE!!

Thanks for torturrrtelling us how we can meet the challenge- and Kathy- outstanding swimming!! Keep it up- you'll be whizzing past ds sooner than you think!
Tara

[WebmasterKathy]

Thanks for torturrrtelling us how we can meet the challenge- and Kathy- outstanding swimming!! Keep it up- you'll be whizzing past ds sooner than you think!


LOL! I don't think so, Tara! He's much more aerodynamic (aquadynamic?) than his mom. I have a bit more drag to compensate for!

[TeresaNJ]

I'd like a challenge Alex. I'm 5'4" and right now weigh 145lbs. I started the Wish Challenge one week ago Monday and my starting weight was 148 lbs. I'd like to lose a total of 23 lbs for a goal of 125. My weakness is carbs and salty foods. I am not a sweet eater and couldn't care less about giving up chocolate, candy or desserts. Now giving up pasta, pizza and bread, that's another story! I bought the Atkin's diet book, but am having a terrible time sticking to it. I usually eat two eggs and two slices of bacon for breakfast, but am getting sick of it. For lunch I usually have a scoop of tuna, chicken or seafood salad, or a green salad with veggies and cheese. At dinner I usually break down and have some type of carb such as pasta or rice, but I try to limit it to about three times a week. The other nights I stick to meat and veggies. I bought the Walk Away The Pounds tapes and started them last week, but only managed to do it three times (I'm too busy watching the Flyers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, LOL). I am leaving for Disney in two weeks and would love to lose about 5 pounds by them, but it isn't looking too good. I drink my water like a good girl, so no problem there. Also, in the evenings I've been eating sunflower seeds as a snack, but they are keeping me bloated with salt. Plus, now I think I may be allergic to them, cause I'm itching like crazy tonight after eating them and a handful of peanuts, so I threw them out. Had to take Benadryl cause the itching was driving me crazy. Help!!!

[Debbie]

Well, I started last Friday, and here it is one week later. I haven't a clue if I've lost weight this week or not, but I can say that: I have been excited to know that I don't need those crackers just before bed. I also know that I can do the Curves and WATP together~alternating days. Today, I did the tapes at 5:45 this morning, and Curves at 4:45 this afternoon. I will continue to work on getting the water in over the weekend. I'm pleased with myself. I just don't know if I got the next 1½ pounds down to get my new clippie. We shall see on Sunday.

[WebmasterAlex]

Sounds like everyone is doing GREAT!!! There will be a lot more survivor clipart floating around the boards soon!!!

Theresa, in general, those with the biggest carb addictions are exactly the people that do best on Atkins!!. The problem is sticking to it because you can't cheat, not even a little or it is a waste of time. I think in your case a lot of what you need to do is shift your outlook a tad. First off switch around your breakfast foods, maybe simple things like ham instead of bacon. For your snack at nite try a piece of cheese. Look at some of the Atkins threads here and you will get all kinds of suggestions. You just need to keep from getting stuck in a rut.
You could lose your 5 pounds easily if you just stuck to atkins. Try the original Atkins challenge, it would almost surely get you there.. a lot of people lost 4 pounds in one week. Just make up your mind and go for it!

[TeresaNJ]

Okay, I'm going to do it. The original Atkins challenge. I'm going to start tomorrow, Sunday, May 4, as I've already screwed up today by using non-dairy powdered creamer in my coffee, and I can't give up coffee, so I have to go out and buy some cream today. Thanks Alex, for the push.

[WebmasterKathy]

I survived the Webmaster Alex Tortur---errr, Challenge!

I ate my veggies (there were several late night broccoli and carrot stick snacks with lite ranch dip on days I was running short!)

And I swam laps. Lots of them. With lots of breaks. My legs felt like mush after just a few laps each time!!! That was *much* harder than I bargained for, but I did it. I will definitely need to work on strengthening my legs this summer...

Do I have permission to pick up my clip art now? :p

[lmhall2000]

That mini looks sooo good on you- are you working out??? :) Great job! I think swimming is one of the best and most tiring exercises out there- you deserve a big pat on the back! And great job on including more veggies!!

Oops- off to eat mine!!
Tara

[WebmasterAlex]

Go teresa go!!!

and Kathy .....I see you already have :)
can you report any results?

[WebmasterKathy]

can you report any results?

I can report that you sleep like a log when you're exhausted, body and soul!

I think this was a good start for getting the old cardio pumping and waking up the leg muscles. I'll be keeping it up, at least 3 times a week for the rest of the summer (until the water gets cold again!)

[Wagamama]

may i have a custom challenge too? pretty please? with low fat whipped cream on top?

[Disneyaholic]

Well, Alex, I appreciate you giving me another chance on this, and I really did try, but it's just not meant to be. :(

I am hypoglycemic and by the middle of the second day in a row of being at the bottom of my points range, I am feeling woozy and nauseous. Not good.

I waited till DH left on a business trip so that I could try distributing my points more evenly during the day (instead of 3 meals, because when DH is home, we do have dinner together), but it's still not right for me.

I'll just have to sit here and drool over everyone else's "survivor" clippies!

Thanks again, Alex!

Dottie

[RaySharpton]

Alright, Alex. I've been putting this off for over a year now.

I am going to start the Adkin's Diet again starting now.

My challenge is going o be simple to start.

For a week, no sugar, no sweets.

Drink water several times a day, every day.

Let's see if I can make it until next Saturday, 05/17/03.

Today is Saturday, 05,10/02.

I weigh #%$^#%$#^$#^#^...328 lbs.

Sign me up Alex.

Ray

[glo]

Way to go Ray!!!
Glad to see you here!!!
You can do it!!

[Debbie]

Oh, goody! Welcome, Ray Sharpton. It's nice to see you here. Just pile in with the crowd, http://www.diamondtalk.com/forums/images/smilies/84/dogpile.gif and we'll help you along!

[TeresaNJ]

Go Ray! Go Ray! Go Ray! Welcome Ray, you'll find all the support here you'll ever need.:D

[WebmasterAlex]

wagamama, what are you doing now?



Disneyaholic - WHOA now don't be so quick to quit!!!!
we definitely don't want anyone messing with their medical condition!!
There is more than one way to win! What are you doing for excersize? Maybe we can approach it that way.


Ray.. are you trying to do atkins or just cutting out sugars and sweets? Big difference! Have you done Atkins before? Are you famaliar with it? It's not the kind of diet you can just wing....and you can actually gain weight if you don't do it right!