Biggest Loser Fall Challenge!

[D73]

I'm walking right down the middle of Main Street USA-a-a . . . it's the heart of America, the heartbeat of a holiday-ay-ay-ay! The place was made with a magical plan . . .

QOTD Friday, September 7, 2012: So do you have a plan for how you are going to make your goals for the challenge? Share your plan and your goals big and small for this challenge.

I am going to back to my plan that has worked in the past of tracking my food on myfitnesspal and getting to the gym 3 times minimum each week. My added component is resolve to not give up this time. I will also make sure my fridge and cupboards are stocked with the good things so I stay on plan when eating and so not have the opportunity to stray. I will also pack my gym bag before going to bed each night so that I can grab it on my way out the door and then stop at the gym on the way home from work. I know that if I have to go home first, I will not go back out to the gym.

Goals:

1. Still be here at the end of the challenge - I have not completed the last 2 that I joined
2. Complete the Couch to 10K program
3. See my name on the Top 10 during this challenge

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Well the day has started here in Switzerland as many of you are continuing to dream about that first step on the scale. Don't worry....I did it and so can you. We all have a starting number and it will be exciting to think that it will be a lower number this time next week if we all apply ourselves! Good luck!

I have exactly 6 weeks before my arrival at WDW. I would love to have to carry an empty suitcase with me to the USA because my clothes are all too big and then fill it up with clothes that fit to bring back with me......so I guess this is a mini-goal that is floating in the back of head also.

Have a great day! I look forward to finding out who is in my Mini-group!

Christopher

 

[luvpoohandcompany]

Morning everyone
Well I braved the scales and now can breathe again
Good luck to everyone this morning
QOTD I think I said already but I've joined WW this time so I plan to track all I eat and drink this challenge and to stick within my points allowance. I only started on Monday but so far so good

My goal is to lose 10lbs by the end of the challenge and to follow Jeff Galloway's Training plan for very unfit people who want to run/walk a half marathon before "they pop their clogs" or in my case turn 50

Have to run(pun intended) but just wanted to say good luck everyone

 

[slriver]

Hi,
My goals for the challenge are
1. walk everyday
2. keep up with the challenge (I was a drop out before!)
3. eat a healthy breakfast

So far so good! We are getting a family YMCA membership so I hope that will help with the walking. They have an indoor track

Small steps for me, Tracy

 

[Disney Hokie Gal]

My goals are as follows:

1. Lose 15 pounds
2. Jump start my training program again for the Wine & Dine 1/2.
3. Start running 3-4 times a week, and incorporate biking, swimming and weight training into my training program.
4. Start logging in my food.


Tricia

 

[acename]

My goals for this challenge are to lose 10-12 pounds (although I think inches are more important to me, I'm just lazy and don't want to take the time to measure) and not gain while I'm on vacation in October.

To meet those goals I plan to

1. Continue running 3-4 days a week (and hopefully run a 5k)
2. Continue strength training 3-4 days a week.
3. Drink water
4. be more mindful of what I'm eating and when I'm eating. Eat when I'm hungry not when I just don't have anything else to do. Incorporate more vegatables (something I really struggle with which is silly because I really like them!)

 

[Melissahac99]

My goals for the challenge are:
Complete my C25K training and run my first 5K on Oct 28
Lose 10 lbs averaging a lb a week
Track my eating in my fitness pal
Drink 8 glasses of water a day

 

[lisah0711]

Good morning all! Welcome to the first official day of the Fall Challenge!

Please be sure and PM Octoberbride03 (Maureen), if you haven't already, to join the challenge and PM your starting weight to kollerbear (Samantha).

And be on the lookout for the mini-group assignments and maybe a mini-challenge?

My goal this challenge is to lose 10 lbs. I am going to count what I eat and pack my lunch for work 3 out of 5 days a week. I am also going to increase my water intake. I am looking forward to a really successful challenge!!

These are great goals -- you have the big picture and a couple of ways to get there. Not too overwhelming and very doable!

My big goal for the challenge: To lose 13 pounds (a little over 1 lb./week) from whatever my weigh-in is tomorrow. I have a hunch it will be kind of high. I want to be under 150 by the New Year!

My exercise plan: Start Couch to 5K with the challenge, just to get off the couch! Stick with it at least through the program.

My food plan: Track all my calories in My Fitness Pal, plan everything I'm going to eat out the day before, make sure I've got a dinner/leftover lunch meal plan each week by Sunday the week prior so I can go to the Farmer's market and make sure everything is as fresh as I can. Get all those recipes entered in MFP ahead of time so I can track very easily each night.

Another great plan! That extra planning for meals for the week will really pay off I'm sure!

I don't really have a plan per say, but I do have things I am planning on working on for this challenge.

1. Not to keep skipping breakfast...
2. To go to the gym at least 3 times a week (plus one day of Zumba.)
3. To drink as much (if not all) of my 64oz of water daily.

As for goals, I'd be totally happy to lose 10lbs during this challenge. And if I can lose more, that would be even better!!

Looks like a great plan to me! And how exciting to be so close to your own Disney trip! Pretty soon we will be doing the single digit dance with you.

Oh Main Street, I'll be walking on you in 20 DAYS!!!!!
My goals for this challenge are as follows:

1) Keep up my running after I get home from my trip. I don't want to give it up just because I don't have a Disney race to train for...although it does give me a *really* good excuse to run
2) Lose 1lb a week. It may not seem like a lot, but it does add up to quite a bit!
3) Track my food intake better- currently, I probably only track about 4/7 days I use it as an excuse to go off-plan, and when I do that, I have gaining weeks. No more!
4) Have a fantastic time not worrying and stressing about my food intake on my trip to the World in just 20 DAYS!!! (Sorry, I had to say it again, I'm just so excited!) I'll be there for the opening weekend of F&WF, and I've always wanted to go. I want to go and not feel guilty and go into a shame spiral because of what/how much I eat.

I think those are doable goals. I don't want to make them too lofty, otherwise I'll set myself up to fail, simply because they can be daunting!

I think that you have a great plan for the challenge and for your WDW trip!

My suggestion is to sign up for another race before you do the ToT. It might not be a Disney race and just another race to keep you moving. That is my strategy and it keeps me from parking myself on the couch when one race is done.

I am going to back to my plan that has worked in the past of tracking my food on myfitnesspal and getting to the gym 3 times minimum each week. My added component is resolve to not give up this time. I will also make sure my fridge and cupboards are stocked with the good things so I stay on plan when eating and so not have the opportunity to stray. I will also pack my gym bag before going to bed each night so that I can grab it on my way out the door and then stop at the gym on the way home from work. I know that if I have to go home first, I will not go back out to the gym.

Goals:

1. Still be here at the end of the challenge - I have not completed the last 2 that I joined
2. Complete the Couch to 10K program
3. See my name on the Top 10 during this challenge

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Well the day has started here in Switzerland as many of you are continuing to dream about that first step on the scale. Don't worry....I did it and so can you. We all have a starting number and it will be exciting to think that it will be a lower number this time next week if we all apply ourselves! Good luck!

I have exactly 6 weeks before my arrival at WDW. I would love to have to carry an empty suitcase with me to the USA because my clothes are all too big and then fill it up with clothes that fit to bring back with me......so I guess this is a mini-goal that is floating in the back of head also.

Have a great day! I look forward to finding out who is in my Mini-group!

Christopher

Great plan, Christopher! That making sure you get to the gym on a work day is a toughie.

Morning everyone
Well I braved the scales and now can breathe again
Good luck to everyone this morning
QOTD I think I said already but I've joined WW this time so I plan to track all I eat and drink this challenge and to stick within my points allowance. I only started on Monday but so far so good

My goal is to lose 10lbs by the end of the challenge and to follow Jeff Galloway's Training plan for very unfit people who want to run/walk a half marathon before "they pop their clogs" or in my case turn 50

Have to run(pun intended) but just wanted to say good luck everyone

Great goals and plans! You can do that half marathon before your 50th birthday! :cheer:

Hi,
My goals for the challenge are
1. walk everyday
2. keep up with the challenge (I was a drop out before!)
3. eat a healthy breakfast

So far so good! We are getting a family YMCA membership so I hope that will help with the walking. They have an indoor track

Small steps for me, Tracy

Another great plan! I really like how everyone is setting realistic goals and not tryng to make too many changes at once!

My goals are as follows:

1. Lose 15 pounds
2. Jump start my training program again for the Wine & Dine 1/2.
3. Start running 3-4 times a week, and incorporate biking, swimming and weight training into my training program.
4. Start logging in my food.


Tricia

Another great plan! I hope to get to meet you in person at the WISH meet for the Wine & Dine.

My goals for this challenge are to lose 10-12 pounds (although I think inches are more important to me, I'm just lazy and don't want to take the time to measure) and not gain while I'm on vacation in October.

To meet those goals I plan to

1. Continue running 3-4 days a week (and hopefully run a 5k)
2. Continue strength training 3-4 days a week.
3. Drink water
4. be more mindful of what I'm eating and when I'm eating. Eat when I'm hungry not when I just don't have anything else to do. Incorporate more vegatables (something I really struggle with which is silly because I really like them!)

Another great plan! I like how you are adding back in something that you really like that is healthy for you!

QOTD Friday, September 7, 2012: So do you have a plan for how you are going to make your goals for the challenge? Share your plan and your goals big and small for this challenge.

My goal is to lose 15 pounds -- that will put me at the top range of weight for my height -- that is one of the nice things about turning 50, the chart changes a bit.

I will track my calories on MFP and will continue with my training plan for the Wine & Dine Half and the WDW Donald Half. I will also add one day of walking and one day of swimming to round out my cross training.

Those of you who did the Summer Challenge may be wondering if we are going on the same trip to Disney that we did in June. The answer is no. Like any good return trip to Disney we will visit old favorites and try a new place of two.

Have a great day all!

 

[lisah0711]

My goals for the challenge are:
Complete my C25K training and run my first 5K on Oct 28
Lose 10 lbs averaging a lb a week
Track my eating in my fitness pal
Drink 8 glasses of water a day

I really love how everyone is doing a great job of having reasonable and achieveable goals! It will be exciting to do your first 5K, Melissa.

 

[MelindaRuns]

I'm walking right down the middle of Main Street USA-a-a . . . it's the heart of America, the heartbeat of a holiday-ay-ay-ay! The place was made with a magical plan . . .

QOTD Friday, September 7, 2012: So do you have a plan for how you are going to make your goals for the challenge? Share your plan and your goals big and small for this challenge.

My goals for this challenge include:

-losing 20 pounds (that will take CONSISTENT effort from me)
-workouts: twice weekly weights and three cardio workouts per week
-staying active on this board
- make more home cooked real food meals
-stock my fridge and pantry with healthy options

 

[tea pot]

Hi all,

I humbly enter this challenge after failing to complete the last 2. There are such great people here and I know that I find much more success when I am feeding off their inspirations than off what I find in the fridge.

I have a busy fall ahead of me but I know that if I don't get on board with this challenge I will find myself continuing to creep up rather than losing or even maintaining. So here I am......glad I peeked at the W.I.S.H. board today and joined the challenge from the start.

Good luck to all!

Christopher

Hold your head Up High...Christopher!
I'm back too and failed the last 3 I started But Not This Time
We already had some success we're back!

Sorry guys I'm a day behind
So here is my Mini Intro
My name is Joy I'm a Nurse of 30+ years Mom of 3 adult daughters and 3 kitty cats I love all things Disney, enjoy knitting and sewing,
My weight wasn't too much of a problem when I was young
I'm short and always was about 10lb ish more than my girl friends
but still after my second daughter I was still size 7/8 petite
and very active camping and hiking with one baby on my back and running after the other
but after baby #3 I had some health issues that I'm still dealing with
(they haven't killed me yet) and the weight piled on.
Since then I've had many successful starts that are short lived only to end up either back at square one or worse
So Now I've had it! I have a Big Birthday Coming up in April
and the best birthday present that I can give myself is to get in shape and stay there.

 

[disneymom2one]

QUOTD:

My goals:
1) To get to my goal weight. My goal weight (for now) is 137. That is exactly 120 pounds from my high of 257 almost three years ago. I currently weigh 154 so I need to lose 17 more. After that, I'll reevaluate.

2) To work out at least two hours a day. I generally get up and run before my family gets up, walk with my husband when he wakes up, and then try to get in another walk or bike ride later in the day.

3) To continue to make vegetarian choices but try to make better ones. I love Morningstar products but rely on them too much.

4) To not get complacent. This is the lowest I've been since about my wedding day 20 years ago and I definitely am having to find new ways to motivate myself.

How I'll achieve those goals:
1) I plan to run a 5K once a month. I ran my first one last weekend and loved it! I actually have one more next weekend (as a favor to a friend) and then my husband, daughter, and I are all doing the Happy Haunted one during TOT weekend at the end of the month. The races keep me motivated to work out.

2) Checking in here. I joined the challenge, the exercise challenge, and the runner's thread after being absent for quite awhile.

 

[MelindaRuns]

QUOTD:

My goals:
1) To get to my goal weight. My goal weight (for now) is 137. That is exactly 120 pounds from my high of 257 almost three years ago. I currently weigh 154 so I need to lose 17 more. After that, I'll reevaluate.

2) To work out at least two hours a day. I generally get up and run before my family gets up, walk with my husband when he wakes up, and then try to get in another walk or bike ride later in the day.

3) To continue to make vegetarian choices but try to make better ones. I love Morningstar products but rely on them too much.

4) To not get complacent. This is the lowest I've been since about my wedding day 20 years ago and I definitely am having to find new ways to motivate myself.

How I'll achieve those goals:
1) I plan to run a 5K once a month. I ran my first one last weekend and loved it! I actually have one more next weekend (as a favor to a friend) and then my husband, daughter, and I are all doing the Happy Haunted one during TOT weekend at the end of the month. The races keep me motivated to work out.

2) Checking in here. I joined the challenge, the exercise challenge, and the runner's thread after being absent for quite awhile.

I'm glad to see another vegetarian runner on here! Maybe we could share some menu/meal ideas and possibly some recipes. I never use any meat substitutes (but thinking maybe I should). I just never have tried them. I ear what my family eats, just without meat. My diet is way too carb heavy (cheese pizza, pasta). I rely too heavily, when dieting, on Lean Cuisines. Too much sodium. Because of running and working out (and for weight loss) I need more protein, but from WHERE? Thars my biggest concert right now.

 

[Raenstoirm]

Hey, I'm Carla Rae. I signed up for the summer session and I think I reported twice before I dropped out. My motivation was just shot. A friend of mine got into herbalife a few months back and lost 40 lbs over the summer (with only going to the gym twice a week!) So I figured I would give it a try. I am about 2 weeks into that program. Between monthly feminine issues and a severe allergic reaction to a swarm of mosquitos that put my on steroids for 2 weeks (still have a week to go ), I havent lost much. You always read about these types of weight-loss programs and see ads, but the fact that my friend looks soooo good, makes me believe that it is not just false advertising.
On other notes I am a c25k er. Today is W5D3 for me. Two more runs till the dreaded 20 minutes .

We are supposed to leave for WDW on thursday, but there are some work complications (we are both self employed) that might prevent that . We are passholders, so although disappointing, its not like we aren't going to go back. I had a dream about pin trading last night that woke me up though, so dh and I need to solve our issues so we can go!

I guess I will also give you my sob story. Christmas 2008, I finally made it to one-derland, my size 12s were getting loose and I bought a bikini and was happy with how I looked in it (for the first time ever). In jan of 2009, my company went out of business. Then in April my father-in-law wound up in the ICU. That started a rollarcoaster of multiple hospitals, heart surgery, brain surgery and dozens of tests. He got sicker and sicker and no specialist could tell us what was wrong. It was a very difficult period in our lives and I ate crap because of lack of time to make food and tons of stress. He died 18 months later on his birthday in 2010. We never did find out what happened to him. We got a respite for a few months and then my own father wound up in the ICU thanksgiving weekend. He had caught MRSA. He lost that fight Jan 9, 2011. The loss of both dads so close together sent me into a downward spiral and I gained 70 lbs! I got back on track early in 2012 and dropped 20 lbs pretty easily. After that I have been toying with an extra 10. I loose a few then gain it back over and over. It is driving me crazy!

So heres to a fresh start

 

[elleherself]

Hi everyone! I'm Elle, I'm 27, and I live in Florida. I'm heading out to Disney World in just 20 days. Like some of my other fall Challenge mates, I'm running in the Tower of Terror 10 miler. This is my first race and has been a big motivator for me the past few months.

I started out at 175 pounds at the beginning of March. I started training very slowly then. I lost a few pounds that month and just kept going. Today I weighed in at 139.5 lbs.

For the fall challenge, my goal is to lose 9.5 pounds. That would take me all the way to goal. My modes of attack:

1. Diet. I've been eating a non-processed diet. I don't count calories, but every meal consists of a protein (fish) with veggies and fruits, nuts, etc. I cut out wheat and sugar completely. I don't even miss it. With those things out, weight has come off slowly and steadily. I still have a coffee with cream every morning, and no way I'm giving that up.

2. Exercise. In addition to my running schedule, I'm going to add some body weight resistance to the program on my non-running days. Push ups, sit ups, lunges and squats to begin. I've noticed that I still need to tone up. I also figure skate once or twice a week, but that's a very light calorie burning thing. But I'm certainly not quitting that. In fact, I want to stretch more regularly to get those advanced positions.

Some other things I've planned to tackle the dreaded "last ten pounds":

1. Brush and FLOSS teeth right after dinner every night. I am a late night snacker, but if I've put in the flossing effort then I won't want to ruin it. I've gotten on a health kick lately and with almost all sugar out of my diet now, I've been thinking about my poor teeth. So this will be a win-win for me, stopping the late night nibbles and better dental habits.

2. Keep hydrated. I am really bad at this. I am going to keep one of my running bottles filled with water or unsweetened ice tea with me at all times and drink from it. I think this will go a long way with both my fitness and weight.

I'm ready to start the challenge and I can't wait to track everyone's progress here. I hope it's a good motivator.

 

[KDIPIAZZ]

QOTD Friday, September 7, 2012: So do you have a plan for how you are going to make your goals for the challenge? Share your plan and your goals big and small for this challenge.

I'm excited to start another challenge! My fall goals are

1. I'd love to move into Onederland, but I think that would be a bit too ambitious (32 pounds), so my goal is to get as close as possible. 15-20 pounds would be thrilling

2. I'm diabetic, so good blood glucose control is even more important than weightloss. I want to having FBG levels below 100 consistently. For the past week, I have had some morning swings up to 103-107. I know what i need to do (no snacking after 8, light exercise after every meal, low carb counts) and just need to be consistent.

3. Find a new form of exercise that I enjoy!! Since May, I have been using our pool almost every day (weather permitting) In PA, outdoor pool time is rapidly coming to an end and nothing else is nearly as appealing. Hopefully, once the weather is actually cooler, I'll discover a greater enjoyment for walking and the elliptical. I may also take a water class at the Y, although that would only be once a week. New classes start Sept 24, so I'll make a decision soon!

4. Add in strength/resistance training. Again, since May, I've been using water weights in the pool and have seen fab results. I'm going to have to break down and purchase something to build muscle over the fall/winter/spring. Maybe a set of hand weights or some resistance bands. I'd love to purchase a home gym, but just don't have the room or the $ for a big purchase. I'd also prefer not to have to travel to a gym in order to work out on a regular basis, so joining the Y is out.

5. Continue to utiliza MyFitnessPal to track eating. If I bite it - write it If anyone else uses MFP, feel free to add me (KDIPIAZZ)

 

[pjlla]

I'm walking right down the middle of Main Street USA-a-a . . . it's the heart of America, the heartbeat of a holiday-ay-ay-ay! The place was made with a magical plan . . .

We all know a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth starts with a little trip right down Main Street USA.

How many times have you been on Main Street and seen some poor group of people standing right in the middle of the street staring at a map and trying to figure out where they are going to go. We Disboards big time planner types know that you can't get where you want to go without a great PLAN.

And those of you who have done the challenges before know that I can't coach without help from one of my favorite sites sparkpeople.com And this week is no exception.

Which brings me to the topic of goal setting. It's not enough to have a goal but you need a plan for how you are going to get there. Here is an excerpt from a sparkpeople article called Do's and Don'ts of Goal Setting:

Goal achievement, especially when it comes to health and fitness, can be a mystery. Most of us have no trouble with setting the goal. Setting a goal is the easy part, it's those other steps that can be a puzzle. But you CAN turn achieving your goals into a science with the right strategies. Here are a few of our favorites:

DO create a plan. DON’T wait for "someday" to roll around.

DO start small. DON’T focus on too many things at once.

DO write it down. DON’T forget to give yourself a deadline.

DO be specific. DON’T deal in absolutes.

DO leave room for failure. DON’T expect perfection.

DO track your progress. DON’T fool yourself into failure.

DO reward your success. DON’T beat yourself up over failure.

DO find a support system. DON’T try to do it alone.

DO make a commitment. DON’T ever forget that you can do it.

Here is a link to the whole article if you are interested. http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/motivation_articles.asp?id=124

QOTD Friday, September 7, 2012: So do you have a plan for how you are going to make your goals for the challenge? Share your plan and your goals big and small for this challenge.

Let's get this party started!

WOOHOO! On to the new challenge! I will be singing that Main Street USA song in my head all day! Anyhow....... My plan....hmmmm.... well, first of all, I PLAN to drop back into my maintenance range! I am a few pounds above it right now and not happy with that.

I PLAN to get back to regular exercise. I really let that lapse during the end of the summer (hence the reason I am above my maintenance range perhaps?? ).

Now to come up with a legit exercise plan/schedule. That will take a bit more time and thinking, but I will do it. And I need to plan something new. I am thinking of stopping my YMCA membership (since DD can drive herself to practice now, there is no need for me to make that trip every day). I will see how much money it will save me. If it isn't much, I won't cancel, but if it is a significant amount, I will probably do it. I have a good TM here at home, plenty of other exercise equipment (free weights, balls, even a small Nautilus type thing in the basement that NO ONE has ever used!), and I know what I need to do.

Anyhooooo... I also applied for a new job. It was an online application, so I'm not so sure how long I should expect to wait before hearing from them. I'll let you all know about it if/when I hear from them.

Laundry just finished spinning out, so time to get it out on the line while the sun is shining! Then I need to fold yesterday's laundry and get some cooking/baking done for the weekend. We will be away most of the weekend.... DD is doing her open water dives this weekend for her certification. I think we will all go tomorrow, but then on Sunday it will be just DD and I, as DS has a paintball tourney.

TTYL.......................P

 

[Octoberbride03]

Hi everybody. Been busy answering Pms and getting everybody logged in that I haven't been back on the thread in a few days. So I'll take some time to jump in now before i go put clothes out on the line. Then its back to answer a few MORE pms and update the posts that need updating. Whew

So time to tell about me:

I'm Maureen, your hostess for this go round I don't know how many of these I've done, but like some of you, the last couple I have not made it through the whole challenge just dropping off for 1 reason or another. Though I had a good excuse for the summer drop off. I was setting this challenge up

Anyway, over the past 8 years I have lost nearly 100lbs. My highest known weight was 296. I suspect I was actually over 300 at 1 point but who knows really. I knew I'd start trying to lose weight after I married just never realized I was so high. But mostly through exercise and eating less i have managed to lose some 90lbs of that. Right now i am at 211 and I'd like to lose a few more, but honestly healthy is my goal. Don't care about Onederland, or BMI, or whatever. They just make up stuff to make us feel better or worse about ourselves depending on what mood they're in.

The ONLY thing that matters is healthy, and how you feel. Things that are tangible. Decreasing your diabetes meds? Tangible BP meds Do your knees creak when you go up steps now? Lost 3 pants sizes lately? All tangible items we can see and feel. That's what I go for.

And I base it all on my knees seriously. If they start creaking after a normal work day then its time to lose more weight. True

And at some point I will share early pics of me. Thought I had em scanned in but i can't find them, so I'll have to scan in some again and hten post em.


Now for my goals:

To keep a reasonable workout schedule with an actual dvd in addition to walking the dog.

To get into menu planning so we don't fall into ruts mealwise like we often do in my house

To include more veggies into those meals.

 

[Raenstoirm]

QOTD Friday, September 7, 2012: So do you have a plan for how you are going to make your goals for the challenge? Share your plan and your goals big and small for this challenge.

My big obtainable goal is to complete the c25k program since I have never gotten this far (w5d3 run after work tonight). I am prone to knee and ankle injuries, so I am trying not to push myself too hard. My real goal is to get a 5k in under 30 minutes (with a future goal of a 5k in 24 minutes- that was a fitness test in high school (8 minute mile) that I could never do and it still bothers me that I couldn't). After that I would like to move on to a 10k program, but I am taking it one step at a time.

Goal 2- also very doable -is to get my wedding rings back on. I am about 15lbs away from the weight I was at when they got too tight and had to be taken off (that was over two years ago ). I love my husband dearly and I want to wear my rings! But I refuse to get them resized. I dont know how my body will lose all this weight, so I am hoping the fingers slim down fast, but maybe they will be the last to go!

PLAN

Exercise- I plan to follow c25k to its completion and ideally move on to a 10k training program after that. I will go to the gym every day after work (for the most part- barring any odd situation that arises). That is one of the joys of not having kids yet, I can go to the gym and not feel guilty or harried when I come home!

Meal planning- I decided to try herbalife for 2 months after a friend has done remarkably on it. I am about 2 weeks into the program, so 6 weeks to go. I find the flavors kinda icky, but I am not hungry at all between meals (that NEVER happens with me!). Some days I have to struggle to get in all my calories. I had to make a big fruit and yogurt smoothie at 10 pm one night since I noticed I was so low on calories that day! And I also notice I have lost my taste for sweets and junk. It is really kinda creepy!

Journaling- Keep up with fitness pal daily

 

[bigsis1970]

I'm walking right down the middle of Main Street USA-a-a . . . it's the heart of America, the heartbeat of a holiday-ay-ay-ay! The place was made with a magical plan . . .

We all know a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth starts with a little trip right down Main Street USA.

QOTD Friday, September 7, 2012: So do you have a plan for how you are going to make your goals for the challenge? Share your plan and your goals big and small for this challenge.

Let's get this party started!

so my plan as stated yesterday was to lose 10 lbs in this challenge to get there I will :
keep my WW journal again and stay in my points range! I am good at tracking but bad at going above my points ..
I will also drink more water to get to 64 oz daily.
I also will stick with my Zumba class twice a week --- Tues = Zumba and Thurs = Zumba Gold (supposed to be a beginner/slower paced class but I pushed myself last night and wore my WW pedometer and it said I took 7007 steps!!!! and earned 4 extra points! -- so worth it) however zumba is over before the challege so I don't know what will happen then.. I'll be thinking of a plan.

 

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And just a couple of notes for newcomers and people I have seen on the thread but not in my inbox. Officially joining means a PM in my box. Its easier for me to keep track of those than going through all the posts looking for new people, especially since this is the first time I am running it.

And weight posts go to Kollerbear

She is our weight keeper this time. And I have no clue how to do that

So if you sent me your weight you need to redirect it