Ok Who is up for a 6 week challenge?

[WDWLVR]

Just did the one mile WATP for Abs. It has been so long since I did WATP and this is the first time I did the one with the Abs belt. Felt really good!

 

[my3princes]

I'm up for the challenge. I have managed to lose 30 lbs over the last year. I feel so much better, but still have a long way to go to get back to my pre pregnacy weight of 135 lbs. (3 kids and 9 yrs ago).
Goals - I would like to lose 10 lbs over the next 6 weeks. To do this I am starting Atkins again. I did well when I did it before, but I stopped when Sugaring season started here. I couldn't stop myself from all the maple tasting and treats as we produced 175 gallons of syrup. With the season over I can recommit to Atkins and make a committment to exercise. With 3 young boys I find it hard to find time for myself. I am going to make time and since the weather is getting much nicer here I am going to make a point of enjoying it. Even if I only get a chance to walk for 30 minutes that is more exercise than I was getting and I will build up stamina for my upcoming Disney vacation. My ultimate goal is to be a size 12 before my trip.

 

[binny]

here are my results for the day ( did 20 min of Hatha Yoga last night but that was on yesterdays chart )

Today I watched what I ate and according to Fitday I took in 1343 calories

And I burned.....3739!!


WOHOOOOOOOOOOOo good start!!

 

[mowsie dreamer]

Ok, here's what I will work on:

1. I want to make sure I get all the WW daily nutritional requirements. This is 5 serving fruits/veggies, 2 servings milk and 6 8 oz glasses of water. I do well at staying within my daily points and weekly flexpoints, but I get sloppy & don't pay enough attention to the nutrition. I think I lose better and I know I feel better when I do this.

2. I want to continue my good exercise habits. I've been doing a two mile WATP tape 6 days a week. I want to increase to doing the three mile by the end of the challenge.

3. I also want to get more comfortable with my exercise. I'm so self concious about the way I look while exercising. I need to realize it doesn't matter, because I'm doing something good for myself.

GREAT start, binny and Mary!! I'll post tomorrow with my results!

 

[newholiday]

Good morning everyone - hope we all had a good nights sleep
I ended my day yesterday at 11,000 steps. Had a quiet night.
1st thing I noticed this morning was the Silence! No raindrops on the roof, beating on the air conditioner, etc. No sun but right now its not raining either. That is a positive here.
Hoping to get outside and walk, maybe start reading the Chesapeake Bay series.
Have a good day everyone and I'll check back later

 

[LittleMissMickey]

I've already said that I would be "in," so here are my three goals...

** Exercise daily for a minimum of 45 minutes, preferably once in the morning (for a shorter amount of time), and one in the evening (a longer walk/jog/etc.).

** Eat meals and snacks planned the night before at planned times only. So often I will reach for something that I don't need just because it is there. If I put myself on a plan, even if it is not the healthiest food, it is in limited quantities.

** Lose 12 pounds, I will post my starting weight on Monday for accuracy.

** Lift the attitude to become a more positive person, including adding more compliments into my conversation, surprising people with positivity, and surprising myself, too!

** Get work done at WORK TIME! So often I procrastinate on my homework, which throws off my schedule for homework, exercise, eating, and ultimately my attitude!!!

I know this is more than three goals, but many of them are interrelated, so I hope that is okay. I think I will need to make myself some little reminder sheets to put on my calendar, in my car, school bag, wallet, etc. I'm excited to meet my goals!

Good luck to all who are in this challenge! What a better way to make the world a more wonderful place to be than to focus on all of this great stuff! This is going beyond fitness and weight loss and into a deeper level of personal health! Thanks Binny for the awesome idea!

Sorry if my posts get long...I like to talk a lot, can you tell?!

Keep it up!
Ashley, aka
LittleMiss

 

[binny]

So how was everyones Saturday?

I worked SO hard today!!

I have been re-landscaping my front garden area. Last weekend I put that black weed guard down. Then today I put down the topsoil and the cedar mulch and planted a flat of purple Alysum.

Of course I didnt get enough on my first trip to Wallys so I had to go back

But 2 hours later I have it finished! YAY It looks awesome!

I did pretty well on my plan today. Although it was Ds's bday so I had 1 1/2 small cupcakes. and a small slice of pizza. But that and a piece of French toast was all I had today so I guess it isnt all that bad with all work I did.

 

[mowsie dreamer]

I'll bet your front garden looks great, Binny! And just think how many calories you burned with all that hard work!

Great job on the 11,000 steps, newholiday!! Hope the rain stayed gone and you had a pretty day for your walk outside.

Ashley, I think your goals sound great! I don't think it matters how many you have. You have to do what's right for you!

I did fairly well today. I did get all my fruits/veggies, milk and water in and I did a 1 mi WATP tape. I didn't sleep well last night and I was so tired all day. I had a hard time talking myself into doing even the 1 mi tape, but I'm glad I did!

 

[Naisy68]

Hello all -
I had a very bad day! Let's just say it actually started last night. It must be about my TOM because I feel really off. I ate movie popcorn last night - it was good but not THAT good. Then today I didn't eat breakfast and my advice is DON"T DO THAT! I have to eat breakfast or I'm hungry for the rest of the day. SO I snacked a lot today. I did count all the points up and I used about 5 of my flex points which is allowable but I don't like to use it on junk like I did today.
If I don't lose any weight this week it will be because I had such a bad weekend. Tomorrow we have a potluck at church and I hate those. It's a great idea but it's tough for a dieter to attend them. There's always so many good dishes there but I never know how they are prepared so I have to guess. I hope the weather is nice here tomorrow so that I can go outside and get some yard work done or something. Anyway, that's my sob story. I'll be fine, I just need to drink more water so I feel fuller and not so hungry.

My goals this week
#1 - drink more water
#2 - buy some healthy fruit
#3 - AIM for at least 8 activity points this week.

 

[ZerasPride]

I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to check in yesterday but it was a really busy day.

Here are my goals again and what I have done both Saturday and Sunday to work towards them:

*I want to reach my second 10% weight loss goal. I need to lose a total of 25 pounds to reach this goal and I have 7.5 pounds left to lose to get there then I will have lost a total of 53 pounds
I weighed in this morning and I've lost 2.5 pounds so now I have 5 pounds to go to reach my second 10% goal which will total 53 pounds!

*I want to keep away from the no sugar added ice cream. I think it slows down my weight loss
I did buy some Carb Options ice cream sandwiches but felt guilty so gave them to DH - I have to remember it's no sugar added and fat free fudgesicles for me not the ice cream no matter how few carbs they have. I just can't eat that stuff while I'm trying to lose weight.

*I want to realize that it's okay for me to take this weight off and realize I don't have to be afraid of succeeding (so more of a think happy thoughts and give myself positive affirmations and learn to accept compliments from people gracefully type goal)
As people have complimented me over the past 2 days, I smile and say thank you and don't get all flustered or deny that I've lost weight. It's a freeing feeling actually to just say thank you and leave it at that.

This is a great challenge Binny and I appreciate being able to post here with my daily progress and read how everyone else is doing. Let's keep up the great work!!!

 

[WDWLVR]

Yesterday was not the best phycial well being day, but it was a great emotional well being day. DH and I made plans to drive to PA in September to meet up with some of our fellow December Cruisers. It will be great to meet everyone and just one more reason to get me up and inspired.

Today I'm getting together with friends/co-workers for a rubber stamping party.

I have been drinking more water which is great and plan to do a WATP this evening.

Hope everyone else is having a great day!

 

[JustMe28]

Binny,

I want to join you guys too!

My goals:

- Lose at least 10-15 pounds over the next 6 weeks. (My 29th Birthday is June 15th, which is soon after this 6 week challenge)

- Stop eating after 6pm - which is one of my major downfalls.

- Drink more water - I don't drink enough!

- No more than 1 regular Pepsi/day. I do love my pepsi, just look at my hips, they are proof.

- Exercise at least 5 days a week. That's not too much to ask of myself.

- Take better care of myself. I am a CNA which means I take care of people all day long, then I come home and take care of my husband and children, sometimes I get lost in the mix.

I have done great today. I got up and done the treadmill for almost 45 minutes. I have struggled with the same 10-15 pounds for about a year now, and I am sick of it. I get ALMOST into ONEderland and then gain the 10-15 lbs. back again. (I have much more than these pounds to go, but they have been a wall to me.) So, I need to stop this. I am tired of being heavy and letting myself get away with it. I need to be a good example to my daughters so they won't start this behaviour in their own lives.

 

[my3princes]

Just checking in.
My DH and I started Atkins again today. We both did well staying well within the induction carbs. I actually had less than 10 carbs all day. I also drank a lot of water. ( That has always been an issue for me). I gave up all soda except waist watcher's months ago when we did Atkins before. I don't miss the carbs or calories and don't even crave it anymore. I only drank water today, although I allow myself flavored water (splenda sweetened). The weather was very rainy here today so I walked on the treadmill for about 20minutes. It was less than my daily goal, but I at least did something. I can't wait for nice weather.

I'm am glad to hear that others are doing well and I am here to support you all. Keep up the good work.

 

[newholiday]

good morning - there is no snow on the ground!

My 3 positives from yesterday:
1) DH bought me a dunkin donuts coffee
& his friend bought me a dunkin donuts coffee
3) I walked 15,800 steps - went to mall to walk
4) took a 15min walk outside w/DS

Going to docs this morn to discuss menopause - joy oh joy

 

[WDWLVR]

Ok - the scale was not nice to me this morning. Truth be told the scale was just being honest. Too much snacking and sitting over the weekend.

So the new week brings the challenge too me. I've logged in my weight on the WW site and I'm going back to putting in my points, watching my portions, etc. This challenge is just what i need!

Here's to a great day for everyone!

 

[CheapMom]

I am inspired by the person who laost 18 pounds by March 1st- good for you- I am psyched-
I know we can do it!
I have a Disney cruise coming up in December to celebrate our 10th anniversary. I would love to feel pretty for DH.

 

[Dancind]

Count me in! I'm an on and off WISH'er. I haven't been on plan in a while, but at least I haven't gained. Ready to tackle it again with you guys! My goal is 10 pounds and exercise at least four days a week. Diana

 

[ZerasPride]

I'm checking in for Monday.

I have already done my work out (FIRM cardio sculpt blast) which helps with my weight loss goal;

I am on my second mug of water;

I brought my lunch so I don't have to worry about eating anything that I shouldn't; and

Someone just complimented me on my weight loss and I smiled and said thank you. No excuses, no feeling bad that someone noticed and no guilt. I'm going to think positive thoughts about myself through the rest of the day.

I read a post on another board about a woman who lost over 100 pounds but she said her self esteem has not changed. She still thinks badly of herself. She said something like she thought losing the weight would take care of her self image issues and it didn't. That really hit home with me. I know I have to love myself for who I am right now. Losing weight is not going to cure every problem in my life so I have to work on the areas of my life that make me unhappy now, including positive self talk.

Everyone is doing so well. Let's all keep up the good work!

 

[mommyflower]

I would like to join too! I have been having a hard time with losing and gaining the same one or two pounds for the last three months, so I have changed things a little and am ready to start fresh. My goals:
1. Exercise four times week, min.
2. Drink 6, 8oz glasses of water a day.
3. Lose five pounds.
I am just getter over a cold, so it might be a slow start. I am so ready to start exercising again. See everyone tomorrow!

 

[luvmy2sams]

Good morning everyone!

I signed up for the challenge last week, and I'm here now to post my goals for the next 6 weeks.

Lose 12 pounds.
Exercise 6 days a week.
Read to DD every single night.
Focus on the positive in situations.


Good luck to everyone with their goals!

~Angela