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

[jenanderson]

Welcome to the Challenge of the Week – COW 3

Please know that you do not have to participate but the COW is here to help you build good habits and have fun as you focus on your health and fitness for the challenge.

It is summertime and that means it might be time to mix it up a bit with our Challenge of the Week (COW)! Here is how our new COW will work.

PART ONE: The first part of the COW will be based off the wonderful work of Donac who taught me that if I do something for 30 days, it will become a habit. Each week I will post two to four habit suggestions for you and at the end of the week, you report your points to me.

NEW and EXCITING: If you report your points, you will be eligible for wonderful prizes! I will randomly select one person each week to win a fabulous prize (maybe not fabulous but it will at least be a bit fun)!

PART TWO: The second part of the COW will be a fun task for you to complete during the week and then post about your experience here on our thread. Again, there will be FUN and FABULOUS prizes (for one randomly selected poster each week).

COW 3

PART ONE
Drink 6-8 oz of water each day (1 point for each day) ( 1 cup of coffee or tea counts)
Eat 2 vegetables each day (1 point for each day)
Exercise 20 minutes each day (1 point for each day)
Journal your food each day (1 point for each day)

When you send me your points please post your total in your RE and then in the main part of the pm list your points as follows:

XX days drinking water
XX eating 2 veggies
XX days of exercising for 20 minutes
XX days of journaling food

This challenge runs from Friday, June 11, 2010 to Thursday June 17, 2010. On Friday June 17, 2010 PM me your points for the week. The COW results will be posted the same day the weekly totals are posted.

PART TWO

Read the information on this page:
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=1143

Post a comment or two about the article or other information you have found that supports the ideas of how journaling promotes weight loss!

 

[Connie96]

That sounds delicious! Let me know how it turned out please!

It turned out wonderful. I served it over quinoa instead of the suggested rice and I loved it. I definitely recommend it. (Here's the link again, if interested... http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/summer_squash_white_bean_saut.html)


COW part 2 - Well, I did do Shred twice this week for the first time in several months. I dusted off the exercise bike in the bedroom for a quick ride one evening. Okay, not exactly earth-shattering, but there ya go. On the other hand, while I did not have an opportunity to try it during this week, I do have every intention of attempting to water ski this summer. It has been a SOLID 20 years since the last time I did that. So, if I disappear from the boards in the next few weeks, it's because I took your challenge seriously and I broke my neck!

 

[Connie96]

PART TWO

Read the information on this page:
http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=1143

Post a comment or two about the article or other information you have found that supports the ideas of how journaling promotes weight loss!

As long as I'm here, might as well knock out the next COW Part 2... I read the article. From the standpoint of critique, I'll say it would carry more weight (no pun intended, of course ) if it didn't sound so much like an advertisement for sparkpeople. On the other hand, sparkpeople is free, so who cares?

Anyway, I do believe in the value of journalling as this is exactly how I lost 25pounds over a few months last year. And, it has lasting value when you build up a base of knowledge you can work from on the fly when needed.

Have a great night folks, and I wish everyone a happy weigh-in tomorrow!

 

[lisalisalisa]

6/9 Wednesday QOTD: What eating/nutrition plan are you following to help you with your lifestyle and weight loss goals?

I am not following any particular plan just cutting back and trying to make healthy choices.


6/10 Thursday QOTD: Take three minutes, and list as many things as you can that make you happy. Have fun, I want us to laugh and smile today!
__________________

My boys
Chocolate
The Ocean

 

[flipflopmom]

GOOD MORNING! I am really excited - the plateau has broken! After two weeks with only 1lb. lost, I lost 4 pounds this week, and I get my 55 pound clippie! Of course, I have the feeling I'll only have it for a week, and might even lose the 50 pound, too, considering DxDP and TOM will be my plan starting next Sunday! (Ugh, can't believe TOM will arrive almost the same day we do.) I did ask over on the CR thread if the fitness center has a scale. I would like to try to keep it from getting too out of control! But I bought ginger ale and tums to take with us, just in case.

So, of course, I have to think about what could have been the secret this week:

1. That run Monday. On several levels. It was 2 miles longer than I have ever done, faster, with much harder hills. The calorie burning from that alone!

2. Recovering from the run - I wasn't at all hungry for a couple of days. Which is odd???? I had to really force myself to eat 1200, and didn't make it one day.

3. I didn't do any of the Jillian stuff, which I think was really forcing my body to convert fat to muscle and not lose it. My body just wasn't up to it, and I replace those tough strength circuits with yoga to help with recovery.

4. Class Friday night and and all day Saturday means less time and energy to overeat on the weekend!

I've almost decided to just keep up with a little arm stuff and ab stuff UNTIL the weight is off, incorporating the the moves for arms and abs I learned on her dvds. Yes, I want to be toned, and I can tell from just one week off of Jillian that I've lost a little of the definition in my arms, but I am so focused on the flabby parts, that I think I will feel better mentally if I lose the 10 or so more I want to, then tone from there? Any thoughts? :confused

I read the article for Cow part 2, and found the statement that people who journal lost twice a much weight as those who didn't do be VERY important and striking! I have NO idea how I am going to keep up w/ the journaling at WDW!

Wild days ahead! Going to run in a min, then I have 2 chapters to read for class tonight, and 10 lessons to hopefully type up. Then, I'll just have to create the sample work, print it all out, and one project for next weekend will be done. Taking kids to grandparents at noon, meeting someone to work on a lesson we have to teach in class next weekend, then class at 4. Going to try to focus on class instead of the trip today.

WOAH - that was a serious book this am! SORRY!!!!!!!!!

Have a great day! Thanks CC for coaching this week! Thanks Lisa, Shannon, and Jen for all you do. Hey, Shannon, WHERE ARE YOU? Miss you, lady! Hope your C25K is going well!

Taryn

 

[Greenfield1984]

COW part 2:

I agree with the article. I am definitely more successful when I track. Otherwise I'll just graze on this or that and forget that grazing adds up to many calories! As mentioned, it also keeps me more accountable "do I REALLY want to put that can of coke in my tracker? then I'd better not drink it

Have a great day everyone! I have the day off because we're leaving for camping this afternoon, so other than a little last minute packing I get to lie around ALL DAY. I love these days

 

[Greenfield1984]

GOOD MORNING! I am really excited - the plateau has broken! After two weeks with only 1lb. lost, I lost 4 pounds this week, and I get my 55 pound clippe! Of course, I have the feeling I'll only have it for a week, and might even lose the 50 pound, too, considering DxDP and TOM will be my plan starting next Sunday! (Ugh, can't believe TOM will arrive almost the same day we do.) I did ask over on the CR thread if the fitness center has a scale. I would like to try to keep it from getting too out of control! But I bought ginger ale and tums to take with us, just in case.

So, of course, I have to think about what could have been the secret this week:
1. That run Monday. On several levels. It was 2 miles longer than I have ever done, faster, with much harder hills. The calorie burning from that alone!
2. Recovering from the run - I wasn't at all hungry for a couple of days. Which is odd???? I had to really force myself to eat 1200, and didn't make it one day.
3. I didn't do any of the Jillian stuff, which I think was really forcing my body to convert fat to muscle and not lose it. My body just wasn't up to it, and I replace those tough strength circuits with yoga to help with recovery.

I've almost decided to just keep up with a little arm stuff and ab stuff UNTIL the weight is off, incorporating the the moves for arms and abs I learned on her dvds. Yes, I want to be toned, and I can tell from just one week off of Jillian that I've lost a little of the definition in my arms, but I am so focused on the flabby parts, that I think I will feel better mentally if I lose the 10 or so more I want to, then tone from there? Any thoughts? :confused

I read the article for Cow part 2, and found the statement that people who journal lost twice a much weight as those who didn't do be VERY important and striking! I have NO idea how I am going to keep up w/ the journaling at WDW!

Congrats on your big loss!!! Maybe the secret was just changing up your routine a bit.
and good for you for wanting to be accountable at WDW. Have a nice day!

 

[cclovesdis]

Morning Everyone,

I will be your coach for the week. I have like 1 minute left before I need to go make breakfast, so I'll be catching up tomorrow (afternoon-why in a few). My name is Christina, but my parents call me CC (like see-see). Lisa, you can add my name to the list as CC-it's much shorter to type. I am 25 years old and have been trying to lose weight since Sept. 2008. I did really well, and then have been really struggling due to some meds I was told would help. Well, they did, if you are into gaining lots of wait and feeling sedated, but that's another story. So, I finally got up the guts to stop working with this doctor and found a new one who will bend over backward to help me without any side effects. To clue you in, I have vertigo and it is likely stress related. It could be more than that, but my test results are all over the place. Plus, either of the two possible diagnoses tend to be a problem when one is stressed. It's kind of a "Catch-22." Right now, I'm doing great with the help of a new med and lots of support, including my BL friends.

Tonight, I am going to a Gala. There will be lots of food involved. Because of the 2 medical conditions I could have and the meds I'm on, I have some dietary restrictions and some previous ones. As a result, the restaurant is modifying or changing my dinner courses. I am extremely grateful for this and especially happy because it reduces the calorie count A LOT!

Anyway, enough about me. Here is today's QOTD. I got my inspiration for today's QOTD from Taryn, Lisah, and all our discussions about planning.

QOTD: Describe your trip to the grocery store. How do you tackle this task?

I usually send my father with a very detailed list. This reduces impulse buying on my part and allows me more time to exercise. He likes to go on Saturday mornings.

Have a great day!

 

[jennz]

Jennz and Lisa- thanks for the hugs. I'm better today. Though I did have a two big bowls of ice cream last night, and am over my flex points, but today I'm back on track.

Kath Sometimes we need ice cream. The important thing is you had it and made it work into your week - you controlled it, it didn't control you. Awesome!

Thanks! I felt so much better today just being able to vent about it all here.
Update on the emotions: Today was still tough and I made many good choices and not so good choices. Again, I am not beating myself up over it. To help offset the bad choices, I really got a good workout in and hope that helps. I ended up moving about 40 boxes from my classroom to my car, loading the car and then bringing it home. The real workout was at home where it all had to go to the basement and I decided to jog as I did it all. I was totally sweating by the time I was even half done and it felt great to get so much of my classroom packed up and put in my house. I still have a bunch of packing to do tomorrow but I will be out and ready to move on.

Jen

Jen just another hug for you

GOOD MORNING! I am really excited - the plateau has broken! After two weeks with only 1lb. lost, I lost 4 pounds this week, and I get my 55 pound clippe! Of course, I have the feeling I'll only have it for a week, and might even lose the 50 pound, too, considering DxDP and TOM will be my plan starting next Sunday! (Ugh, can't believe TOM will arrive almost the same day we do.) I did ask over on the CR thread if the fitness center has a scale. I would like to try to keep it from getting too out of control! But I bought ginger ale and tums to take with us, just in case.

So, of course, I have to think about what could have been the secret this week:

1. That run Monday. On several levels. It was 2 miles longer than I have ever done, faster, with much harder hills. The calorie burning from that alone!

2. Recovering from the run - I wasn't at all hungry for a couple of days. Which is odd???? I had to really force myself to eat 1200, and didn't make it one day.

3. I didn't do any of the Jillian stuff, which I think was really forcing my body to convert fat to muscle and not lose it. My body just wasn't up to it, and I replace those tough strength circuits with yoga to help with recovery.

4. Class Friday night and and all day Saturday means less time and energy to overeat on the weekend!

I've almost decided to just keep up with a little arm stuff and ab stuff UNTIL the weight is off, incorporating the the moves for arms and abs I learned on her dvds. Yes, I want to be toned, and I can tell from just one week off of Jillian that I've lost a little of the definition in my arms, but I am so focused on the flabby parts, that I think I will feel better mentally if I lose the 10 or so more I want to, then tone from there? Any thoughts? :confused

I read the article for Cow part 2, and found the statement that people who journal lost twice a much weight as those who didn't do be VERY important and striking! I have NO idea how I am going to keep up w/ the journaling at WDW!

Wild days ahead! Going to run in a min, then I have 2 chapters to read for class tonight, and 10 lessons to hopefully type up. Then, I'll just have to create the sample work, print it all out, and one project for next weekend will be done. Taking kids to grandparents at noon, meeting someone to work on a lesson we have to teach in class next weekend, then class at 4. Going to try to focus on class instead of the trip today.

WOAH - that was a serious book this am! SORRY!!!!!!!!!

Have a great day! Thanks CC for coaching this week! Thanks Lisa, Shannon, and Jen for all you do. Hey, Shannon, WHERE ARE YOU? Miss you, lady! Hope your C25K is going well!

Taryn

Taryn wow!! 55 pounds!! Thanks for the reflections on your week!

Ann somehow I didn't quote you- how can that be?! Sorry about your bloodpressure Is it hereditary, or related to your lupus? Just curious. DD has a friend her age (12) who is on bp meds, skinny little thing too...that's what I'll be saying about you except w/o the age part

Well I had a great week, I've finally refocused. I've been working a lot this week and driving dd around so I really had to schedule workouts, plus I've been walking my dogs, getting up at 5:40 to get it in before my first shift. Yesterday I almost skipped my Power90 b/c I had walked and was tired but fortunately I ran out of tests to score so I went down and did it.

Got my walk in this morning, only work 1 1/2 hours today then take dd to strings (10 - 15 minute early arrival), get a haircut, pick her up and we're done for the day! Will do my Power90 w/dd when she gets home.

 

[carmiedog]

3. I didn't do any of the Jillian stuff, which I think was really forcing my body to convert fat to muscle and not lose it. My body just wasn't up to it, and I replace those tough strength circuits with yoga to help with recovery.

...I've almost decided to just keep up with a little arm stuff and ab stuff UNTIL the weight is off, incorporating the the moves for arms and abs I learned on her dvds. Yes, I want to be toned, and I can tell from just one week off of Jillian that I've lost a little of the definition in my arms, but I am so focused on the flabby parts, that I think I will feel better mentally if I lose the 10 or so more I want to, then tone from there? Any thoughts? :confused

I don't have any advice, but I'll hop in that boat with you. I'm at the point where rate of weight loss isn't outpacing toning/muscle anymore. I'm really struggling to hit my 50-pound mark (getting frustrated enough that I've even started researching hcg). They say you LOOK better when that flab is supported by muscle, and I know I FEEL stronger, but all I see in the mirror is that flab on top.

wow ~ I'm a bit of a downer this morning. That wasn't exactly the support you were looking for, was it? Just commiserating.

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning all!

flipflopmom, thank you so much for being our coach this week! You did a great job and I know it was a busy week for you.

And another BIG thank you to our incoming coach this week, cclovesdis!

DISNEY WORLD, Bella (my springer spaniel), my hubby, flip flops, anything PINK, sunshine, sand between my toes, being at the lake, being in my kitchen, working in the garden, scrapbooking, sewing, dising (of course), shopping, having my niece and nephew, making others smile, finishing a walk and feeling relaxed, getting pedicures, saving money (makes disney money)

Did I miss the weigh in results for this week?

Here is a link to them. http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=36638747&postcount=2 I always try to have links to current COWs and results in those first few posts of our thread.

And your dog is adorable! I always think so when I see your avatar!

And that folks, ends my coaching for the week. I might get on later, but who knows what will happen around here! I've enjoyed it! Glad we ended the week with a happy note. I'm so proud of each of you, and you've inspired me! Tomorrow starts 8 days of UNREAL schedules, classes, projects, and packing, so I'm sure I'll be bouncing on to vent often. However, it will be followed with 7 days of my man, my girls, my mouse, my second home, and my castle. Can't complain too much!

And just think a great big beautiful tomorrow awaits you at the end of your hectic week!

Thanks! I felt so much better today just being able to vent about it all here.

, jen. I hope someday soon you will look back on this time and say it was hard but it all turned out for the best!

GOOD MORNING! I am really excited - the plateau has broken! After two weeks with only 1lb. lost, I lost 4 pounds this week, and I get my 55 pound clippe! Of course, I have the feeling I'll only have it for a week, and might even lose the 50 pound, too, considering DxDP and TOM will be my plan starting next Sunday! (Ugh, can't believe TOM will arrive almost the same day we do.) I did ask over on the CR thread if the fitness center has a scale. I would like to try to keep it from getting too out of control! But I bought ginger ale and tums to take with us, just in case.

So, of course, I have to think about what could have been the secret this week:

1. That run Monday. On several levels. It was 2 miles longer than I have ever done, faster, with much harder hills. The calorie burning from that alone!

2. Recovering from the run - I wasn't at all hungry for a couple of days. Which is odd???? I had to really force myself to eat 1200, and didn't make it one day.

3. I didn't do any of the Jillian stuff, which I think was really forcing my body to convert fat to muscle and not lose it. My body just wasn't up to it, and I replace those tough strength circuits with yoga to help with recovery.

4. Class Friday night and and all day Saturday means less time and energy to overeat on the weekend!

I've almost decided to just keep up with a little arm stuff and ab stuff UNTIL the weight is off, incorporating the the moves for arms and abs I learned on her dvds. Yes, I want to be toned, and I can tell from just one week off of Jillian that I've lost a little of the definition in my arms, but I am so focused on the flabby parts, that I think I will feel better mentally if I lose the 10 or so more I want to, then tone from there? Any thoughts? :confused

I read the article for Cow part 2, and found the statement that people who journal lost twice a much weight as those who didn't do be VERY important and striking! I have NO idea how I am going to keep up w/ the journaling at WDW!

Wild days ahead! Going to run in a min, then I have 2 chapters to read for class tonight, and 10 lessons to hopefully type up. Then, I'll just have to create the sample work, print it all out, and one project for next weekend will be done. Taking kids to grandparents at noon, meeting someone to work on a lesson we have to teach in class next weekend, then class at 4. Going to try to focus on class instead of the trip today.

WOAH - that was a serious book this am! SORRY!!!!!!!!!

Have a great day! Thanks CC for coaching this week! Thanks Lisa, Shannon, and Jen for all you do. Hey, Shannon, WHERE ARE YOU? Miss you, lady! Hope your C25K is going well!

Taryn

Woo! Hoo! Congrats on the new clippie. It was all that great coaching -- no time for eating!

Morning Everyone,

I will be your coach for the week. I have like 1 minute left before I need to go make breakfast, so I'll be catching up tomorrow (afternoon-why in a few). My name is Christina, but my parents call me CC (like see-see). Lisa, you can add my name to the list as CC-it's much shorter to type. I am 25 years old and have been trying to lose weight since Sept. 2008. I did really well, and then have been really struggling due to some meds I was told would help. Well, they did, if you are into gaining lots of wait and feeling sedated, but that's another story. So, I finally got up the guts to stop working with this doctor and found a new one who will bend over backward to help me without any side effects. To clue you in, I have vertigo and it is likely stress related. It could be more than that, but my test results are all over the place. Plus, either of the two possible diagnoses tend to be a problem when one is stressed. It's kind of a "Catch-22." Right now, I'm doing great with the help of a new med and lots of support, including my BL friends.

Tonight, I am going to a Gala. There will be lots of food involved. Because of the 2 medical conditions I could have and the meds I'm on, I have some dietary restrictions and some previous ones. As a result, the restaurant is modifying or changing my dinner courses. I am extremely grateful for this and especially happy because it reduces the calorie count A LOT!

Anyway, enough about me. Here is today's QOTD. I got my inspiration for today's QOTD from Taryn, Lisah, and all our discussions about planning.

QOTD: Describe your trip to the grocery store. How do you tackle this task?

In my perfect dream world I go to the grocery store once a week, with a carefully planned menu and list, full of only food that is healthy and tasty that can be fixed in a few minutes and mirculously costs just pennies a serving. In reality I have one big grocery run early on a week-end morning for several meals and then a trip or two during the week for items that were forgotten or that we've run out of. I really like to shop early because I can get in and out. I try to stay on the outside aisles where the good food is. If I take DH or DS with me I am liable to get some things that really shouldn't be in the cart so I try to avoid that although they are good "go-fers."

Kath Sometimes we need ice cream. The important thing is you had it and made it work into your week - you controlled it, it didn't control you. Awesome!

Here's a for you, jennz, 'cause you're such a nice supportive friend!

I've been up since 3 am when I had to call the Sheriff about my loud partying neighbors. I've tried calling the neighbors before when this happens but they are too drunk to understand who is calling and why. It's an ongoing problem. Last time he apologized and brought us a battery charger of all things! Now we have a saying at our house that nothing says "I'm sorry" like a battery charger!

But I should get a lot done this morning before I head off to DS' special assembly saying farewell to elementary school.

Have a great day all!

 

[Piglet18]

Thursday QOTD: Very fabulous, by the way!

My boyfriend, summer time, when my students make me cards and notes, playing games with my students, teaching in general, when my teenage sister calls or texts me just to chat, my teen brother's musical talent, going to disney, watching disney movies, bubble baths, when i come home and stuff is done without me having to nag, each and every one of my pets, new scrapbooking stuff, when i do something i didn't think i could physically, when too-tight clothing starts to fit again, vacations in general, camping, stars, the mountains, the ocean, campfires, shopping (especially if the clothes come in the next size down!), planning trips, anything piglet-related, the smell of sunscreen because it means summer is finally here...

my 3-minutes are up, but i could keep going! Great topic, and I loved reading everyone else's! I kind of needed a pick-me-up this morning, because I don't think I lost.

Friday QOTD: I have a list. If i do compulsive-shop, it is only for fruits because that is where i go first. or magazines, but those are calorie-free. i don't venture into the aisles unless it is for something specific on my list. i am also trying to head to our farmer's market more and more, now that it is open. as more foods show up there, so will i. i almost always check the nutrition information and pick up whatever is least harmful to me when i DO go into the grocery store aisles. so i am getting better with that i think. small steps!

 

[tigger813]

QOTD: I make a list most of the time and try to stick to it. I have the standard things I buy each week: eggs, milk, etc. I have 2 stores I shop at. Shaw's has some stuff on sale each week and Market Basket has the best prices on almost everything. I get a lot of my meat there and DH and my WW and LC meals there.

Got in my 2.7 mile walk this morning and decided I didn't have time to do my WATP. I jsut didn't want to feel rushed during the whole work out.I'll try and do it later. I have a PT conference at 8:45 so I need to leave the house early. My body is craving a break so I'm going to listen to it. I'll have my BL Protein water and my strawberry smoothie this morning. I'm picking up lunch for DH and myself today so we'll have our big meal early. We'll have hummus and pita bread and munchies for supper and of course our Friday night drinks! I think I want a margarita tonight.

Time to make DD2s lunch and get a few more things done before heading off for the morning!

Happy Friday!

 

[lovedvc]

It's an absolutely gorgeous day here on Long Island. Hopefully my weigh in this morning is just as good. Good Luck to everyone.

 

[jenanderson]

So many thanks to give this morning . . .

Thank you so much to Taryn for coaching this week. I didn't reply to the QOTD because of time this week but I loved them and I loved reading everyone's replies.

Thank you to CC for coaching this week!

Thanks to everyone who is giving the COW a try! I get really excited to see that people are following along and developing healthy habits. I strongly believe that I did so well with my weight loss the last challenge because I was so faithful to the COW.

Thanks to everyone for all the words of encouragement these past couple of days. I am ready to finish my job today and get ready to make better plans for finding a new one. I am also ready for the workout I will get when I finish packing my room, cleaning the classroom and hauling everything back home. It is so great to be able to come here and vent about things - it really helps me deal with it all and be able to move on.

I am really excited about our summer Y membership because I am finding that it is great for trying out new things. Tonight I will be going when my kids have dance - don't know if I will be trying out a class or working out on my own but it is just nice to know there will be a good workout in my plans.

COW part 2 - Well, I did do Shred twice this week for the first time in several months. I dusted off the exercise bike in the bedroom for a quick ride one evening. Okay, not exactly earth-shattering, but there ya go. On the other hand, while I did not have an opportunity to try it during this week, I do have every intention of attempting to water ski this summer. It has been a SOLID 20 years since the last time I did that. So, if I disappear from the boards in the next few weeks, it's because I took your challenge seriously and I broke my neck!

Great job with the Shred! Sounds like you are trying a bunch of new things...just be careful with the water skiing!

As long as I'm here, might as well knock out the next COW Part 2... I read the article. From the standpoint of critique, I'll say it would carry more weight (no pun intended, of course ) if it didn't sound so much like an advertisement for sparkpeople. On the other hand, sparkpeople is free, so who cares?

Anyway, I do believe in the value of journalling as this is exactly how I lost 25pounds over a few months last year. And, it has lasting value when you build up a base of knowledge you can work from on the fly when needed.

Journaling is so important to me as well. I think that is why I have been struggling this time...my journal has huge amounts of missing data! I hope the COW this week will keep me on track!

GOOD MORNING! I am really excited - the plateau has broken! After two weeks with only 1lb. lost, I lost 4 pounds this week, and I get my 55 pound clippe!


I read the article for Cow part 2, and found the statement that people who journal lost twice a much weight as those who didn't do be VERY important and striking! I have NO idea how I am going to keep up w/ the journaling at WDW!

WAY TO GO! I am so happy to hear about your weight loss...55 pounds WOW! YOU GO GIRL!!!!

Thanks for sending me the article for the COW this week. I need to take the lesson to heart.

COW part 2:

I agree with the article. I am definitely more successful when I track. Otherwise I'll just graze on this or that and forget that grazing adds up to many calories! As mentioned, it also keeps me more accountable "do I REALLY want to put that can of coke in my tracker? then I'd better not drink it

It is amazing how it all adds up when you write it down - very powerful! Have a great camping trip!!!

Alright, it is time to get ready to go to school. I will be back later!
Jen

 

[njcarita]

Hi all... I've been MIA since I joined.... have a question... was reading about week 3 Cow and want to participate... best way to report my points???? post??? pm??? weekly or daily???

 

[Piglet18]

Well, I am up for today. It is less than one pound, but I worked my butt off so I am pretty disappointed. I keep telling myself it is probably converting to muscle, but I don't know... Maybe I need to take a bit of a rest today. Lighter workouts or something to recover. I had a bad weekend last weekend, so it is probably left over from that.

 

[njcarita]

Hi all... I've been MIA since I joined.... have a question... was reading about week 3 Cow and want to participate... best way to report my points???? post??? pm??? weekly or daily???

duh!!!! reread post about Cow... got it pm totals once a week....guess I should reread stuff before I post questions... sorry

 

[tigger813]

Hi all... I've been MIA since I joined.... have a question... was reading about week 3 Cow and want to participate... best way to report my points???? post??? pm??? weekly or daily???

Send a pm to jenanderson with your COW total in the subject line and then in your message. Send it in today.

Welcome back!!!!

 

[flipflopmom]

QOTD: I try to make my first stop the produce, and fill my buggy up with as much as I can afford, then buy whatever protein is on sale, fish or chicken. Make sure I have my yogurt and low fat string cheese, milk, then avoid the inner aisles other than some grain crackers, cereal for the girls and DH, and my KASHI bars. Grab some hummus, whole wheat English muffins.

Then I pray when I get home I actually have something to make a meal! Not the best plan, I know. Sometimes I try to plan the meals, but I usually just figure something out based on what we've got!

Got my 4M run in, and you can tell I'm really working hard on stuff for class! Gotta motivate!

Taryn