Weight-Loss Summer Fitness Challenge

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Hi Summer Fitness buddies!

*waves*

Well, I'm feeling good coz I've done SO much exercise today!

30 minute boxing workout,
30minutes aerobics workout
1 hour 20 mins walk.

Apparently all that has burned over 1000 calories wow!

I am also going to start to couch to 5k running program tomorrow. And I'm, perhaps surpsisingly, looking forward to it!

Here's to being fit in 4 months :)
 
It is Friday

Hello everyone! I just wanted to say hi and I hope everyone is sticking with their plans. Yesterday was a hard day for me. It was hard for me to get motivated. And I had this completely obsessive urge to eat a whole bag of ruffles and dip........ But I did'nt. :) I did my Tae-bo for 60 mins, but no crunches :( . The point is I know that everyone has there own demons that we have to battle everyday in order to stick with our goals. Weight loss and getting in shape is not an easy battle. With enough determination and dedication, anything is possible. So if you slip, don't give up just come back harder and stronger.
I walked 1 mile today with my daughter, she is almost 3 months old and she really seems to enjoy the stroller walk. I will do my Tae-bo later. As always I will eat about 5 small healthy meals. Can't wait for Sunday!!! My cheat day!
Well good luck everyone! and keep a positive attitude!
LIVE STRONG BE STRONG!!!!
 
hi

Im trying to be positive about this whole thing but not many people are posting I hope all is well and noone is any kind of rut. Be positive! and don't give up! We can do this!
LIVE STRONG BE STRONG!
 
perfect_thrill said:
Start Weight: 254.5 (April 12th)
April 26th 240.5

Beginning Measurements: MAY 5 2007
Bust: 40
Waist: 38.5
Hips: 50
Thigh: 30
Calf: 17
Upper Arm: 15
Neck: 14.5
Wrist: 6.5

5/3/07- 232.5
5/10/07-
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Final weigh in 9/1/07:
Final Measurements:
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Will update post on the 10th for first weight in!
 
Hey evemarie, I hear what you're saying.

I'm keeping an eye on this thread, definately!

But I actually have a favour to ask. I tend to be quite bad with yo-yo dieting. And when I say bad I mean I have tried COUNTLESS times to loose weight and never succeeded. I am trying so hard to reform myself and my mindset towards things. I am feeling v motivated right know, you see, but I'm actually scared if I think about, what if its a struggle next wekk, you know?

I CAN'T AFFORD TO KEEP DOING THIS.

I CAN'T BE A YO-YO DIETER FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE!

I have to make healthy and sustainable changes to my life, which is what I've been trying (on and off, I hate to confess) for 6 months now.

But here's the point of this post: I NEED HELP!!!!!!

If any of you notice I haven't been around much or whatever, REALLY kick my arse! I mean, on the threads or PM me or email me or anything.

I'm serious! Whether you 'know' me or not, I don't care, gimme some tough love!!

And in return I'll support all of you as best I can (it doesn't have to be in the same way!)

I have lots of motivation for doing this, all the obvious ones inc health and vanity, but there are 2 extra ones at the mo: 1) I keep picturing these before and after photos. I want to be one of those people that others look and the photos and go "wow I can't believe she made that change!"

And secondly, I want to prove to everyone who thinks I'll be a yo yo dieter forever and never get to my goal of being fit, toned slim and strong, that they are wrong! This group of people includes my bf (I think, though he hasn't says it, he just sorta rolled his eyes when I said I was gonan start running, eg), all my housemates and family (to whom my attempts to get fit are sort of a long standing joke) and sometimes, I have to confess, I don't believe it myself!!

Anyway, sorry, this post has turned out to be more of a rant, or a word/feeling splurge than anything particularly relevant to the summer fitness challenge, but I hope you guys don't mind, and like I said, please help me if I start slacking!!! And please believe in me too, coz not many people do.

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Ok i know im a couple days late, but can i still join??... i REALLY wanna do this it will keep me motivated!!!

Well heres my before pic's...my full body shot(scary!!!) and a head shot!!:p

Starting weight is 213 :eek: gained 3lbs!!!!:(

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I just wanted to check in.

This past week I have probably been the worst I have been on my diet for the last 4 months. I don't think I'm losing it, I just think that I am experiencing a lot of stress (finals week is this week) and I have always eaten to help me feel better. Tonight I had pizza (BAD, BAD Lisa). This week is going to be tough. I probably wont be able to exercise at all because I will literally be devoting all my time to reading (I am a really good procrastinator, so I have about 5 books to read in the next 4 days). I hope everyone else is doing better than I am :) . I'm going to try my hardest just to keep my eating under control this week. Once I get home from school I know it will be a lot easier cause I love to cook healthy things and I won't be all stressed out like this.
 
Week 1 Reflection.

This week has went very well for me. I'm still dropping at a consist rate. My life is awesome. I have energy and motivation that I never knew I had in me before. I love the idea of walking and jogging. That's another new one lol. My 20 pound deadline is Thursday and even though I'm already down 21.5 I guess I'm going for 25 pounds by the tenth (that I'd be down of course). Doing my pilaties and exercises twice daily lately. I have a lot of energy to deal with now so it's great to do something useful. No aches or pains to report so I'm not over exerting myself. Sleeping is good. My body, is good.
 
Hi and welcome Lexismommy! You're gonna be gorgeous when you reach your goals!! :p Actually I think you already are, but you'll be even more gorgeous!

Something new, I completely understand I am in the same boat my first final is 8 days away aargh! Just stay focussed, and the exams will be over before you know it and you can get back into those good habits.

Perfect thrill, sounds like you are doing AMAZINGLY well!!!!

So I'm gonna nick idea from your last post.

Week 1

It has gone well! I have done LOTS of exercise:
MONDAY 1 hour 20 mins walk and 1 hour water aerobics class
TUESDAY walk 1 hour 30 mins
WEDNESDAY walk 1 hour 30 minutes
THURSDAY Boxing workout 30 mins, aerobics workout 30 mins, walk 1 hour 20 mins
FRIDAY Week 1 session 1 couch to 5k and walk 1 hour
SATURDAY 1 hour brisk walk and 30 minutes yoga
SUNDAY Week 1 session 2 couch to 5k.

My food has also been good, I've been getting at least 5 portions a day of fruit and veg, and my calorie average is 1563, for the last 6 days (can't do today yet, it's only the morning!

I have had a couple of problems though. 1) was poorly at start of week, hence gentleness of exercise til Thursday! 2) Was VERY achey after Thursday's workout! 3) I am revising really hard at the mo for my finals, I'm so looking forward to them finishing, I can have a big break and make this fitness the top priority! 4) I had one of those low self-esteem moments last night, hence my last post. I hope it wasn't too depressing, and I can assure you I feel much better having slept on it!!

:D

Tomorrow's weigh day

*drumroll*

So I'll update in the morning, hopefully with good news!
 
Starting picture is here on my diary. Kaika's Krap

Start Weight: 207 lbs
Starting dress size: 18

Weight and size

May Start size:18
Weekly Wiegh ins
5/6/07- 206 Lost one pound, lol. I was kind of slacking this week.
5/13/07-
5/20/07-
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June Start size:
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Final weigh in 9/1/07:
 
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Well my first week didn't go so well. I won a gift certificate for a brunch for two and I went today and boy oh boy did my bf and eat. We ate so much, it was almost 2 hours ago and I'm still stuffed, geeze! Not to mention the pizza I ate yesterday and will have for supper tonight.

Like I said in my diary I'm going to get serious starting tom, very serious with my cal's the type of things I eat and my exercise. I will do well on this challenge I'm going to make sure of it ;)
 
Hungry Hungry Hungry

Blah. My goal of 2 lbs a weeks seems impossible! I lost it the first two, but I am dragging now and energy is low. I seem to recall Dr. Phil once saying that Duh, you're going to be hungry because that is how you lose weight. Now, I know you shouldn't be too hungry, but I am craving salt AND chocolate- what's up with that?! I can tell these next two lbs are going to be rough. My body likes staying at this weight no matter WHAT I do!
 
Yeah, Dr. Phil is right. If dieting was easy, over 50% of the population wouldnt be overweight. But the truth is that you can do it!!! Its hard, and it sucks lol, but it can be done. Take every craving one at a time....you will win some battles and you will lose some, but as long as you keep fighting the war, you cannot say you have been defeated.

Your body may be stubborn at your current weight, but eventually it will have to give in...just keep going :)
 
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Blah. My goal of 2 lbs a weeks seems impossible! I lost it the first two, but I am dragging now and energy is low. I seem to recall Dr. Phil once saying that Duh, you're going to be hungry because that is how you lose weight. Now, I know you shouldn't be too hungry, but I am craving salt AND chocolate- what's up with that?! I can tell these next two lbs are going to be rough. My body likes staying at this weight no matter WHAT I do!
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Hi! I know what you mean, I felt the same way. I have found my saving grace though. I went shopping today and I found Nabisco 100 calorie pack, I saw a chocolate chip version and also a cheese cracker version, that has just enough salt to ease my craving (I love salty stuff). Maybe if you try those, they'd help you out.
 
The scale says there's been no change today despite my great week. Perhaps surprisingly, I don't actually feel particularly sad about this! I feel much more focussed on the fitness aspect than the number on the scale. That's never been the case before

I know if I keep it upa nd stay focussed and consistent I will see the results sooner or later.


Start Weight: 154lbs
Beginning Measurements:
Bust:37.5ins
Waist (thinest part, relaxed): 31ins
Hips (widest part): 41.5ins
Thigh (m relaxed): 23.5ins
Calf (widest part): 17ins
Upper Arm: 11.5ins
Neck: 13ins
Wrist: 6ins


5/7/07- 154
5/14/07-
5/21/07-
5/28/07-
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Final weigh in 9/1/07:
Final Measurements:
 
hello everyone!

Kezzypear I will motivate you! And everyone else who may need it! There are so many women who struggle with yo yo dieting. I have a personal passion for fitness. I am going to school for my 4 year degree in Health and physical fitness. As well as certified aerobics instructor. I know what it is like to battle everyday to stay positive. Life throws us enough crap. My point is, with everything else going on in our lives how do we stay positive? It is so easy to slip into a depression and not feel like eating right and exercising. Those are the times when we need to remember that life is so much more easier to get through when we are fit, physically, and mentally. You always feel so much better, and stronger ready to take on the world! I am woman (or man!) hear me roar!! Just remember that we all go through the ups and downs. We all have days where we slip on our eating habits or we just can't find the energy to workout. I have them allllll the time. I have to fight them away. And I slip, and then I feel awful, almost like quiting! I worked out and ate right (I had slips) for nearly 6 weeks before I started to lose any weight. It was sooo frustrating! I wanted to give up. But instead I push myself to keep going. Everyone loses weight differently, everyones body is different I tried not to forget that during those 6 weeks and I kept going. Remember we are not perfect we are human, and mistakes will be made.
One thing that motivates me when I don't feel like working out is putting on some music, or even just putting on a workout tape in the vcr and after hearing it for awhile I feel like working out.
I hope everyone is doing fantastic! Keep pushing yourselves to be your best! And remember how great you will feel at the end of the summer!
 
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I had a pretty bad weekend, but other than that, i've been good. :D It's sunny and really warm out right now, so the Western Washingtonians are all in good moods today. :D Keep it up everyone!
 
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