Between the BLs (Biggest Loser) Summer Challenge 2010 Part 1

[JOANNEL]

Friday's QOTD is a 2 part question: Today was our first weigh in of the challenge. What was your biggest CHALLENGE last week in your weight loss journey, and what step(s) can you take to remove it? AND what was your biggest VICTORY, and how did you make it happen?

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My biggest challenge is snacking, so I have tried to keep fruit handy and allow myself one of the 100 calorie snack a day!!

 

[jenanderson]

COW
To help establish the habit of drinking your 6-8 oz of water each day, your challenge for this week is to find a cup, glass, mug, bottle…whatever….that will inspired you and make you feel happy each day!

I already have the water habit well established from the last challenge...thanks to COW! The few times I fell off the wagon and stopped drinking my water, that's when I didn't feel as well and didn't do great.

Our cabinet is a hodgepodge of glasses and cups. My favorite glasses are drinking jars, those canning jars with the handles. I prefer glass and they're nice and heavy, yet easy to handle, and canning jars remind me of my grandma.

Reading your reply this morning really made me realize that I need to drink more - I also don't do great when I don't drink enough.

Love those glass canning jars!

GOOD FRIDAY MORNING ALL!!!!! I am Taryn, and I will be your coach this week! Thanks to Lisa for a great job last week, Shannon (LuvBaloo)for being our weight keeper, and jenanderson for the COW! I hope the scale is good to you this week!

Thanks again to Lisa! Welcome Taryn...thanks for volunteering to be our coach this week!

I am going to need your help, and ask that you keep doing the great job coaching each other for the next couple of days that you have been doing this week. I am a teacher, and today is the last day of school for the kids. However, my first grad school class of the summer is this weekend, from 4-8:30 tonight and 8-5 tomorrow. I will get the QOTD's in, and as much coaching as I can in the next 36 hours, but I am afraid it won't be stellar!

Wow! You have a lot on your plate. I hope you enjoy your last day of school with the kids and good luck with grad school. We will all be fine here if you don't get the chance to come on much in the next 36 hours.

Friday's QOTD is a 2 part question: Today was our first weigh in of the challenge. What was your biggest CHALLENGE last week in your weight loss journey, and what step(s) can you take to remove it? AND what was your biggest VICTORY, and how did you make it happen?

My biggest CHALLENGE is that I have a mental block going on. I have not gotten my mind into this challenge yet. I can give a million reasons as to why it has happened (too busy, stress from not having a job in a week, last week of school, etc) but I really think it is that I have reached a point where I am not embarrassed to look in the mirror any more. I know that I would like to lose about 10-15 more pounds but I have gotten lazy and have thoughts such as "I could accept this weight" or "I have worked so hard that I deserve to stop for a while". I know that in some ways it is alright to just maintain a bit but I think I would be happier if I just buckled down and lost the last bit of weight.

My biggest VICTORY has been that I wore a bikini this week and was comfortable in it! Even though I haven't really lost any weight the past couple of weeks, I am still really losing inches and toning up from all the running I do. I didn't think I would ever see the day where I could wear a bikini again!

Have to run for now but I am committing to getting on as much as possible this week. My best weeks have been when I focus on this thread.

Happy & Healthy Friday Everyone!
Jen

 

[lisalisalisa]

6/2 Wednesday QOTD: What is your secret for staying consistent?


I don't have one really. I just keep visualizing the air stewardess going to get the seat belt extender on our flight to LA in August.

6/3 Thursday QOTD: Tell us one thing that you can do today to get help get yourself where you want to be.

Keep drinking the water, it is really helping to stop me from picking.

 

[jbm02]

My biggest VICTORY has been that I wore a bikini this week and was comfortable in it! Even though I haven't really lost any weight the past couple of weeks, I am still really losing inches and toning up from all the running I do. I didn't think I would ever see the day where I could wear a bikini again!

Have to run for now but I am committing to getting on as much as possible this week. My best weeks have been when I focus on this thread.

Happy & Healthy Friday Everyone!
Jen

I haven't worn a bikini since I was 12!!!!
I am already late so this will be quick. Down 2 pounds. Slow and steady will win my weight loss race!!!

GOOD LUCK TO JEN ANDERSON THIS WEEKED FOR HER FIRST HALF MARATHON!!!! WAY TO GO, JEN!!!!

 

[Rose&Mike]

And all of you who get up early to exercise , or go when the weather does not behave, what is it that you do to get yourself out the door? Any tricks? mantras? do you have someone there poking you with a stick?
And...I was wondering if anyone has recommendations about starting a running program? Like couch to 5K? Which sports bra!?! I have wanted to run 5Ks for a long time, and would love to do one of the events at Disney. But find so many excuses...
QOTD: I can write down each and every bite I take. And then keep doing so!

I plan all of my workouts. I have an excel spreadsheet where I record everything, including how I felt that day. If I have a workout scheduled and I really don't want to do it, I tell myself 5 minutes and that if I am miserable after 5 minutes I will quit. (I have never quit.) Last night I had to use that. It was sooo hot. I also crosstrain, so I only run two days a week and do the elliptical 3-4 days a week and strength train twice a week. Good luck. Remember to start out slow to avoid injuries.

Is that all?

NO problem. Last time I clocked myself per mile I was under 12 walking, no jogging and no speed ups. I've probably slowed down some since i married and moved to VA as people walk slower here, but i see no reason i can't get up to speed.

That is some seriously fast walking!

QOTD- I think I can believe in myself today and it will help me continue to meet my goals. In the past I have always given up thinking Im too far gone and cant be helped. I have now realized with every food decision and every choice to run/workout if I just believe that I can really do this it will help me to continue to make the right choices. Even when I slip and make a bad choice, if I still tell myself its ok....the next choice will be better it will help me to keep going on the right path.

Thanks for sharing.

Friday's QOTD is a 2 part question: Today was our first weigh in of the challenge. What was your biggest CHALLENGE last week in your weight loss journey, and what step(s) can you take to remove it? AND what was your biggest VICTORY, and how did you make it happen?

Biggest challenge--my brain/thinking. I had convinced myself this was as much as I could do, and I was never going to be a normal weight. I just kept doing what I've been doing, exercising and eating as healthy as I could. I had one slip up meal on Thursday, but it was a conscious choice at that time, so I'm ok with that. Biggest victory--finishing the run last night in the heat and getting up this morning to go the Y.

Friday's QOTD is a 2 part question: Today was our first weigh in of the challenge. What was your biggest CHALLENGE last week in your weight loss journey, and what step(s) can you take to remove it? AND what was your biggest VICTORY, and how did you make it happen?

My biggest CHALLENGE is that I have a mental block going on. I have not gotten my mind into this challenge yet. I can give a million reasons as to why it has happened (too busy, stress from not having a job in a week, last week of school, etc) but I really think it is that I have reached a point where I am not embarrassed to look in the mirror any more. I know that I would like to lose about 10-15 more pounds but I have gotten lazy and have thoughts such as "I could accept this weight" or "I have worked so hard that I deserve to stop for a while". I know that in some ways it is alright to just maintain a bit but I think I would be happier if I just buckled down and lost the last bit of weight.

My biggest VICTORY has been that I wore a bikini this week and was comfortable in it! Even though I haven't really lost any weight the past couple of weeks, I am still really losing inches and toning up from all the running I do. I didn't think I would ever see the day where I could wear a bikini again!

Have to run for now but I am committing to getting on as much as possible this week. My best weeks have been when I focus on this thread.

Happy & Healthy Friday Everyone!
Jen

Jen--hang in there. You have a lot going on, and such a big day tomorrow with the run. You will know when you are ready to get back to losing. And isn't it awesome to wear a bikini?

Good morning all! Thanks to Lisa, Taryn, Jen and Shannon!
I woke up early again this morning and went to the Y. I'm back, showered and getting ready to go to work. I am happy to report I am down this week! I am now .4 pounds from a normal BMI and my 30 pound clippie AND 12.5 pounds from goal! Have an awesome day everyone!

 

[jenanderson]

I am down 4 lbs which seems unbelievable, must have been retaining something last week!!

WAY TO GO! Great job on your weight loss this week - 4 pounds is huge!

6/3 Thursday QOTD: Tell us one thing that you can do today to get help get yourself where you want to be.

Keep drinking the water, it is really helping to stop me from picking.

Water does help so much!

Down 2 pounds. Slow and steady will win my weight loss race!!!

GOOD LUCK TO JEN ANDERSON THIS WEEKED FOR HER FIRST HALF MARATHON!!!! WAY TO GO, JEN!!!!

YOU GO GIRL! Great job on losing 2 pounds this week...slow and steady DOES win the race!

Thanks for the race encouragements...I am beginning to feel a bit terrified as we get closer to Sunday. My first thoughts are...why did I think I can do this? Then I have to stop and tell myself...you have trained well and you will finish. Tonight I will be painting my nails hot pink to go with my outfit because as you know, looking good means you run good!

Biggest challenge--my brain/thinking. I had convinced myself this was as much as I could do, and I was never going to be a normal weight. I just kept doing what I've been doing, exercising and eating as healthy as I could. I had one slip up meal on Thursday, but it was a conscious choice at that time, so I'm ok with that. Biggest victory--finishing the run last night in the heat and getting up this morning to go the Y.

Jen--hang in there. You have a lot going on, and such a big day tomorrow with the run. You will know when you are ready to get back to losing. And isn't it awesome to wear a bikini?

Great job on your loss this week!!! I also think your victory on running in the heat and going to the Y is a huge success. Way to be motivated.

Thanks for the comments...I know I will get back into it soon, I guess I just feel like I should be able to do it now. My run is on Sunday so I am happy that I have Saturday to take it easy a bit and rest up. As for the bikini...yep...it was awesome! I was scared to put it on at first but once I did, I realized that it was fine and I felt great!

 

[N&B'smom]

I'm down just about 3lbs which is good I guess, considering the weekend parties. I feel like it should be more but I'm in no hurry, this is a lifestyle change NOT a quick fix!!! I just have to stick with it!!!

QOTD - my biggest challenge was saying no to foods I shouldn't eat. I would just have a taste and move on to something GOOD for her!! My biggest victory was sticking to my 'no food after 6pm' rule. I did that years ago and it was so good for me. Lately I've gotten into the habit of eating whenever I felt like it.

Even though my DS has baseball and it kind of messes with our dinner schedule, I make sure I eat BEFORE even if it's at 4:30. The other option would be after the game and that wouldn't be 8pm or after. That is NO LONGER an option for me, nothing good can come from that!

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning all!

Today is weigh in day so please be sure and PM LuvBaloo your weight. Also PM jenanderson with those COW numbers.

I've seen a lot of folks giving the COW a try this week and seeing some good numbers reported.

I had a great week -- 4.5 pounds down and a brand new shiny clippie. Just have to keep up the momentum through the summer to get to ONE-derland!

I am another one of the new runners on the thread. I always read about Worfiedoodles and corrinnak and their running and thought it sounded so inspiring, especially when I saw corinna's pictures! After my friend, mikamah, who used to be like me and not like exercise, started the C25K and had success, I decided to give it a try. When I started I was in the 240's.

I trained for several weeks and did a 5 mile walk at the end of April in 1 hour 36 minutes. For awhile I was the poster child of the person who did too much. I was sore and couldn't exercise for a good three weeks. So I started the C25K again. And I am doing much better. I walk as much as I run and I don't think my joints will ever allow me to run an entire race. I will be doing the Princess in March, too.

I can't say that I love running but I do love how it makes me feel. I feel like I can do anything. I hope that you don't think I am crazy when I say that I feel like my heart coming out of a shell and is filling with healing power and light and it is spreading throughout my chest and eventually will be throughout my body. I feel like my posture is better, I walk taller, my body just feels better. And it is a lot fun to tell people who know you that you are training for a marathon and watch the incredulous looks on their faces!

Hi everyone! So many exciting accomplishments and plans! Maria, good job...it's so tough to stop yourself from eating something that's there, that everyone else is having-especially after you had a slice on your plate. And all of you who get up early to exercise , or go when the weather does not behave, what is it that you do to get yourself out the door? Any tricks? mantras? do you have someone there poking you with a stick?
And...I was wondering if anyone has recommendations about starting a running program? Like couch to 5K? Which sports bra!?! I have wanted to run 5Ks for a long time, and would love to do one of the events at Disney. But find so many excuses...
QOTD: I can write down each and every bite I take. And then keep doing so!

There is a thread on the WISH boards about the C25K (Couch to 5K) that you might want to check out.

It takes awhile to train your brain, to overcome the excuses, and the tendency to do what you want instead of what you should, but you will get there. Sooner than you think!

QOTD- I think I can believe in myself today and it will help me continue to meet my goals. In the past I have always given up thinking Im too far gone and cant be helped. I have now realized with every food decision and every choice to run/workout if I just believe that I can really do this it will help me to continue to make the right choices. Even when I slip and make a bad choice, if I still tell myself its ok....the next choice will be better it will help me to keep going on the right path.

, Lindsay! You are never too far gone to make some improvements in your health. You are doing great! You can do it and you will do it!

Evening Everyone! It has been a really crazy 2 days here. I actually think that it will be a crazy 2 weeks but then life should settle down a bit. I don't want to write a huge book, but I will give some of the information....

1. I am a teacher so I am trying to do report cards, plan our last lessons, finish assessments, grade all the last big projects and so many more things.

2. I will not be returning to my job. This means packing up my classroom and tons of stress as I look for a new job.

3. Both my kids are in dance...need I say more?!!! This weekend is dress rehearsals, next weekend is recitals and then it is national competitions.

4. My first ever 1/2 marathon is in 2 days...yep, kind of freaking out if I stop and think about it.

Those 4 things are my constant excuses as to why I am finding it okay to just maintain my weight versus trying to lose more like I need to. I keep thinking that I will do the right things tomorrow but it just does not happen. I know that I am not really doing all bad as my weight is seriously only shifting by less then a pound. That would be great if that was my goal but I have bigger plans and can't seem to get past my 4 huge excuses of why I am not doing better.

, jen. Sometimes in your life you have to tread water. I've maintained for entire challenges. It wasn't fun but truly anytime that I don't gain weight, I feel like I should celebrate because that number just crept up and up for so long. End of school is a busy time for everyone, especially teachers. Give yourself a break -- two of those things will be going away soon -- then you can make yourself a plan to get back on the losing track next week.

Good luck on your first half this week-end. I remember corinnak is also doing it. Is anyone else from our thread doing the half in Minneapolis this week-end? Can't wait to see the pics!

i need to send my weigh in....last week i posted it and now i know i need to send it....but how......how to i find luvaboo?????

You can click on her name on a post and select Send Private Message or use your Private Message feature in the top right hand of the screen. Let us know if you still have problems. It's a lot like email.

GOOD FRIDAY MORNING ALL!!!!! I am Taryn, and I will be your coach this week! Thanks to Lisa for a great job last week, Shannon (LuvBaloo)for being our weight keeper, and jenanderson for the COW! I hope the scale is good to you this week!

I am going to need your help, and ask that you keep doing the great job coaching each other for the next couple of days that you have been doing this week. I am a teacher, and today is the last day of school for the kids. However, my first grad school class of the summer is this weekend, from 4-8:30 tonight and 8-5 tomorrow. I will get the QOTD's in, and as much coaching as I can in the next 36 hours, but I am afraid it won't be stellar!

Friday's QOTD is a 2 part question: Today was our first weigh in of the challenge. What was your biggest CHALLENGE last week in your weight loss journey, and what step(s) can you take to remove it? AND what was your biggest VICTORY, and how did you make it happen?

Thank you for being our coach this week, Taryn! We'll take care of each other so don't worry -- just enjoy the last day of school and the first day of being the student! Great job on the miles this week!

My biggest challenge last week was the family emergency that sent DH running off to Iowa in a hurry. It could have turned into an excuse for stress eating and skipping exercise. But I remembered the wise words of pjlla who says "you can't control what happens to you but you can control what you put in your body" or words to that effect. So it counts as my biggest victory, too. I have to do that next week, too, when I have jury duty combined with the last week of school.

I am happy to report I am down this week! I am now .4 pounds from a normal BMI and my 30 pound clippie AND 12.5 pounds from goal! Have an awesome day everyone!

Great job, Rose!

Today I am a little nostalgic as my elementary school volunteering "career" is coming to an end. I've worked in DS' class every week for 5 years and today is the last day. They don't seem to take as many volunteers in middle school and since my powers to embarass DS are starting to increase it may be just as well that I am returning to school again, too. Still it is the end of an era.

Have a great day all!

 

[lisah0711]

Thanks for the race encouragements...I am beginning to feel a bit terrified as we get closer to Sunday. My first thoughts are...why did I think I can do this? Then I have to stop and tell myself...you have trained well and you will finish. Tonight I will be painting my nails hot pink to go with my outfit because as you know, looking good means you run good!

Yes! And so many people will be seeing your toes as you race!

I'm down just about 3lbs which is good I guess, considering the weekend parties. I feel like it should be more but I'm in no hurry, this is a lifestyle change NOT a quick fix!!! I just have to stick with it!!!

QOTD - my biggest challenge was saying no to foods I shouldn't eat. I would just have a taste and move on to something GOOD for her!! My biggest victory was sticking to my 'no food after 6pm' rule. I did that years ago and it was so good for me. Lately I've gotten into the habit of eating whenever I felt like it.

Even though my DS has baseball and it kind of messes with our dinner schedule, I make sure I eat BEFORE even if it's at 4:30. The other option would be after the game and that wouldn't be 8pm or after. That is NO LONGER an option for me, nothing good can come from that!

Sounds like you are doing great and figuring out what will work for you!

 

[lisah0711]

A big BL for our newest member, wdwfan6!

 

[N&B'smom]

What do we do with COW points? I mean, how do we report it exactly? (sorry if I sound like a doofus) But do we list what we did as far as glasses of water and veggies or is it a point per thing and we add that up and just send in a number? Sorry, I'm a newbie!!

 

[kimara]

QOTD: Biggest challenge and Victory?
Biggest challenge: this week was moving into the new house on Friday. I have spent this week trying to unpack boxes and find a place to put all of our stuff. With a family of six it is a definite challenge. I haven't gotten any cardio in all week.
Biggest victory: We have stairs and I climbed them ALOT this week. I'm feeling it in my legs, but in a good way.

I know I'm crazy, but...there is a half-marathon tomorrow here in our new town. While the longest walk I have taken lately is only 6 miles, I signed-up anyway!! I'm not shooting for a good time, just to finish. It will be a baseline time as my sister and I prepare for our half marathon in WDW at the beginning of next year. The distance scares me a bit, but I know I have come very close to walking that far at Dland and WDW on more than one occasion--and that is pushing a stroller or wheelchair.

Have a great weekend everyone!!

 

[lisah0711]

What do we do with COW points? I mean, how do we report it exactly? (sorry if I sound like a doofus) But do we list what we did as far as glasses of water and veggies or is it a point per thing and we add that up and just send in a number? Sorry, I'm a newbie!!

Shelby, I usually go to the post where the COW was posted -- there is a link in post 4 but here it is http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=36791248&postcount=253 Then I copy the part with the tasks, fill in the numbers and send it in a PM. In this case you PM it to jenanderson. The total points should be in the RE (subject line). For example, my PM today looks like this:

RE: COW 6/4 11

7 days drinking water
4 eating 2 veggies
11 total


We are very understanding and flexible and if we ask you to do things differently it is just to make it easier for us. Let me know if you have any other questions.

 

[Greenfield1984]

Good morning!

Wow you guys all have such great losses! I'm down 1.5 this week, which is good enough for me. Slow and steady...

QOTD:

Biggest challenge last week: Visiting family. We went to a BBQ on Sat for my DH's nanny's birthday (there was not one healthy option there!), then a BBQ Sat night at our friends' house (complete with booze), then to my DH's other grandparents' house on Sunday where they ordered really greasy pizza. I did OK given the circumstances but I know I could have done better. We're going to have a lot of these family/friend get togethers over the summer so I need to figure out how to overcome the challenge. Basically I need to learn to say "no thank you". I always feel bad if I don't eat all the food someone puts on my plate. It's not even that I want to eat it all, it's that I feel like I'm hurting their feelings if I don't. So I need to learn to say no thank you.

Biggest victory: Getting through my C25K runs. I am a terrible runner. Even when I was very fit, I could do the stairmaster for an hour and a half, but I couldn't run for 5 minutes without feeling like dying. So I'm proud of myself that I'm out there getting in my runs. What helped me to achieve this was to make time for myself and bring the dog and DD with me so it's more fun. I also listen to the DIS on my runs. They make me laugh and that helps.

So there's my book for the day. I hope we all have a wonderful day!

 

[LuvBaloo]

I realized this morning that I hadn't emptied my PM box yesterday.
It was full when I got up, but I've cleared it up now.
So if you tried sending in your weight and it didn't work, try again.
Sorry folks.

 

[happysmyly]

Phew!
Well - this week I'm going to be in the 'gainers' group... up 1.5 lbs--which was actually a pleasant thing as I was expecting more since I came back late yesterday from a 3 day Youth Conference. It was a great time with lots of great bonding and fun times--but not optimal for weight loss.

So--those 3 days would be my biggest challenge of this past week and the biggest triumph--well - the last morning was a 'sunrise' hike--2 miles up a mountain close to camp--lots of 45 degree angles, rocks and mesquite bushes--and I did it!!!! I knew going in that I would be the last one up--and I was right. As I was walking up it alone and my heart was racing I just kept saying (sometimes in my head and sometimes out loud cause my heartbeat was too loud to hear if I didn't say it outloud ) "Dead last is better than didn't finish which infinitely trumps didn't start at all"
There were too many clouds to see the sun rise--but I was quite teary for those last few hundred feet--the best and hardest 45 minutes I've had in a long time
The way down killed my knees--as they took a 'shorter' but much steeper way down--the kids loved it - running and slipping down--luckily there were a couple of other leaders who stuck out the slow speeds with me--one in front of me and one behind--they are really supportive of my weight loss goals and knew that the downhill was hard on me cause of my knees.

This next week I'll get that gained weight off and more and be back on my 'normal' schedule... I may have to weigh in early or late next week--as I get to go see my mom and sister in their new homes yippee!!

Good luck to all!! Have a magically Disney day!!
Liz

 

[sahbushka]

I'm in the gainers group this week too....only about a half a pound but I think it has kicked me in gear to do better this next week.

SarahMay

 

[Greenfield1984]

"Dead last is better than didn't finish which infinitely trumps didn't start at all"

Love the quote and congrats on sticking it out and finishing the climb!

 

[jenanderson]

I'm down just about 3lbs which is good I guess, considering the weekend parties. I feel like it should be more but I'm in no hurry, this is a lifestyle change NOT a quick fix!!! I just have to stick with it!!!

GREAT JOB! Way to go on losing 3 pounds this week. You are so right about not hurrying because it is a lifestyle change.

I've seen a lot of folks giving the COW a try this week and seeing some good numbers reported.

I had a great week -- 4.5 pounds down and a brand new shiny clippie. Just have to keep up the momentum through the summer to get to ONE-derland!

, jen. Sometimes in your life you have to tread water. I've maintained for entire challenges. It wasn't fun but truly anytime that I don't gain weight, I feel like I should celebrate because that number just crept up and up for so long. End of school is a busy time for everyone, especially teachers. Give yourself a break -- two of those things will be going away soon -- then you can make yourself a plan to get back on the losing track next week.

WAY TO GO! That is great that you lost so much weight this week! You must have worked very hard.

We have had a lot of people respond to the COW and I am happy that many have already sent me a PM with their weekly results as well. Healthy habits are being formed!

Thanks for the comments. I know that I have to give myself credit for maintaining and not gaining during times of stress (I normally would have gained weight during this time).

Yes! And so many people will be seeing your toes as you race!

I will know that my toes are painted hot pink! Actually, I will do my fingernails too and people will see those! I am all about the outfit when it comes to racing and plan it out weeks in advance!

What do we do with COW points? I mean, how do we report it exactly? (sorry if I sound like a doofus) But do we list what we did as far as glasses of water and veggies or is it a point per thing and we add that up and just send in a number? Sorry, I'm a newbie!!

I see Lisa responded (thanks Lisa!). Always feel free to ask questions anytime!

I know I'm crazy, but...there is a half-marathon tomorrow here in our new town. While the longest walk I have taken lately is only 6 miles, I signed-up anyway!!

Good luck with your 1/2!

 

[hmonkeyruns]

Biggest challenge: Keeping up with this thread! Yikes! I've given up trying to catch up and hope I can just stay with it from this point forward.

2nd biggest challenge: HEAT and HUMIDITY. Most of my exercise is running outside and it is not easy when the weather isn't cooperating. Even so, I did get in a 1/2 marathon on Saturday and three runs with friends besides that so I logged about 25 miles last week. I'm tapering this week for a marathon so I need to find other exercise between now and June 13.

3rd biggest challege: holiday weekend! For me that equalled burgers and dogs on the grill, homemade ice cream and chips. Potato chips and salty snacks are my biggest enemy....I could eat a whole bag witout blinking.

What's keeping me motivated: marathon training, and the group. I find it a little overwhelming but still inspiring that so many people are working together to try to get healthier.

I'll try to start logging challenge of the week stuff next week.