Weight-Loss Team Capulet
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Weight-Loss
yummimummi
New member
FBS and Jericho, keep your cakes you evil cake throwing spies.......monatagues might need something in the bag for keeping the old (ahem) peckers up later on!!!!
I tried the Tabata, I have not been able to blink without pain for 2 days.........should have heeded the warning!
I hope all of the CAPULETS are having a good week. Hoping to see some good numbers on Monday!!
I tried the Tabata, I have not been able to blink without pain for 2 days.........should have heeded the warning!
I hope all of the CAPULETS are having a good week. Hoping to see some good numbers on Monday!!
yummimummi
New member
So, as we have all posted our stats we know more about our team members weights and heights than 1st names and home towns. Lets fix that with a little 'getting to know you' exercise.
My name is Laura
I am 21 (with 9 years experience
)
I am married and I have 3 daughters aged 6, 3 and 1 ( I would love a boy one day )
We have 2 horses called Boss and Ekstra and a hamster called Dude
I run my own business and I am a stay at home mum.
I am mostly fat because I make great cookies!!!!
I am also fat in part because my husband is an amazing chef!!!!
I live in a small ski resort in Switzerland
My incentive to lose weight is a trip booked to Galapagos with my husband, sans enfants and lots of scuba. I would like to wear a swimsuit on the beach without the fear of greenpeace arriving and trying to get me 'unbeached' and back into the water!
I really want us to win this challenge!!!!!!!
My name is Laura
I am 21 (with 9 years experience
)I am married and I have 3 daughters aged 6, 3 and 1 ( I would love a boy one day )
We have 2 horses called Boss and Ekstra and a hamster called Dude
I run my own business and I am a stay at home mum.
I am mostly fat because I make great cookies!!!!
I am also fat in part because my husband is an amazing chef!!!!
I live in a small ski resort in Switzerland
My incentive to lose weight is a trip booked to Galapagos with my husband, sans enfants and lots of scuba. I would like to wear a swimsuit on the beach without the fear of greenpeace arriving and trying to get me 'unbeached' and back into the water!
I really want us to win this challenge!!!!!!!
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For the try something different challenge, I figured now is the perfect time stop hiding from my 30-Day Shred dvd. I just finished Day 3...holy crap, I've been sore. I've tried it in the past, and the most I did was 5 days. I am determined to keep going all the way through, though, despite Turkey Day coming up.
curnaco
New member
Hello Everybody, here are my stats, sorry for the delay I just have a very demanding time consuming job, anyways here they are!
Highest weight: 225 lb
Your height - 5 feet 8 inches
Your sex = MALE
Long term goal weight - 147
Challenge Initial weight 11/01 - 215 lb
Challenge Goal weight 2/14 - 175 lb
11/03: 215 Pounds
11/10 -
11/17 -
11/24 -
12/01 -
12/08 -
12/15 -
12/22 -
12/29 -
01/05 -
01/12 -
01/19 -
01/26 -
02/02 -
02/09 -
02/14 -
Thanks,
ROBERT
Highest weight: 225 lb
Your height - 5 feet 8 inches
Your sex = MALE
Long term goal weight - 147
Challenge Initial weight 11/01 - 215 lb
Challenge Goal weight 2/14 - 175 lb
11/03: 215 Pounds
11/10 -
11/17 -
11/24 -
12/01 -
12/08 -
12/15 -
12/22 -
12/29 -
01/05 -
01/12 -
01/19 -
01/26 -
02/02 -
02/09 -
02/14 -
Thanks,
ROBERT
Hi everyone,
My name is Lynn, I'm 53yrs old and I'm a widow. My husband passed away last year so I am trying to adjust to my life without him.
I have 2 sons and 3 grandchildren.
I live in the foothills north of Phoenix.
My hobbies are fishing, hiking and oil painting.
One of the reasons I want to get my self in shape is for the hiking. 10 yrs ago after loosing 100lbs. I did a solo hike down the Grand canyon to Phantom Ranch and back up in 15 Hrs.
I have decided I still have a lot of things I want to do in life.
My name is Lynn, I'm 53yrs old and I'm a widow. My husband passed away last year so I am trying to adjust to my life without him.
I have 2 sons and 3 grandchildren.
I live in the foothills north of Phoenix.
My hobbies are fishing, hiking and oil painting.
One of the reasons I want to get my self in shape is for the hiking. 10 yrs ago after loosing 100lbs. I did a solo hike down the Grand canyon to Phantom Ranch and back up in 15 Hrs.
I have decided I still have a lot of things I want to do in life.
dreamingthin
New member
Hello Team
Highest weight (optional) - 260 LBS
Your height - 5'2
Your sex - Female
Goal weight Feb 14th - 180 LBS
Longterm goal weight (optional) -150
Starting weight November 1st -218 LBS
November 8th -
15th-
22nd-
29th-
My name is Renee
I am 22
I am married and I have 1 daughter (6 Months old)
I live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
I need to get in gear and lose this weight!!
Mexico in the spring
Highest weight (optional) - 260 LBS
Your height - 5'2
Your sex - Female
Goal weight Feb 14th - 180 LBS
Longterm goal weight (optional) -150
Starting weight November 1st -218 LBS
November 8th -
15th-
22nd-
29th-
My name is Renee
I am 22
I am married and I have 1 daughter (6 Months old)
I live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
I need to get in gear and lose this weight!!
Mexico in the spring
curnaco
New member
Welcome to the team!!!!!!
Hello Team
Highest weight (optional) - 260 LBS
Your height - 5'2
Your sex - Female
Goal weight Feb 14th - 180 LBS
Longterm goal weight (optional) -150
Starting weight November 1st -218 LBS
November 8th -
15th-
22nd-
29th-
My name is Renee
I am 22
I am married and I have 1 daughter (6 Months old)
I live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
I need to get in gear and lose this weight!!
Mexico in the spring
curnaco
New member
Hello team, here are some good tips for Faster Metabolism And Weight Loss
Many people want to make big changes in the level of their metabolism. If your metabolism runs high you can burn fat and lose substantial weight with out a lot of extra activity or at least faster. The definition of metabolism is the level with which a persons body will make and then consume calories that are needed for life.
Lots of things will affect a persons level of metabolism and it can change at different times depending on the frequency one eats, his or her genetics, the volume of muscle mass, stress and activity. Things that make a persons metabolism slow down can be the loss of muscle mass because of the lack of activity. When that happens the body tends to consume its own muscle because there is a lack of energy from food to get along and finally the metabolism slows down because with advanced age physical activity normally declines.
Here are a few ways that metabolism is increased:
1. A lean body mass will increase metabolism. It is certainly possible to delay the decline in metabolism as you grow older even though the decline is natural. Muscle volume is a determinant of metabolism that will take away fat or calories. There is no way around it that exercise is important. Weight training at least a couple of times a week will build muscle and strength and you can fill in the gaps between workouts with lighter easier exercises. Even things like taking the dog for walks and avoiding the elevator and taking the stairs can serve over time to help increase metabolism and in turn burn calories. An important factor is to match ones eating with ones activity. Some important suggestions for getting the right quality and quantity of exercise follow.
If your goal is strength training use these
- add repetitions to a certain exercise (go from 5 reps to 10 reps)
- Increase the amount of resistance (More weight, stronger bands, etc)
- Seek out new proven exercise techniques when appropriate (new equipment can help)
To train for cardiovascular fitness
- space the exercises with little breaks
- combine different exercises and do a sort of cross training circuit
- increase speed and resistance in the exercises
2. Eat the first meal of the day, breakfast. Many people ignore that most important meal of the day using the excuse of time. It has been proven that those that eat breakfast will stay thinner than those who do not. The facts are that the metabolism can slow during the early hours if breakfast is delayed until midmorning or if it is skipped altogether.
3. Like an evil, avoid sugar. The reason is that sugar facilitates the ability of the body to store fat. The goal is to keep the blood-sugar as level as possible and eating foods high in sugar makes that nearly impossible. Also the fact that you are exercising several times a week will also help keep the sugar in the blood stabilized.
4. Hot Spicy foods increase metabolism, eat them.
5. Go to Sleep. People that do not get enough sleep are at risk to gain weight according to researchers. It has also been shown in some studies that the last few hours of sleep are when muscles are repaired and regenerated.
6. Drink more water. Because we are exercising we have toxins being released and they need to be flushed and water serves that propose. Conversely if there is not enough water the bodies functions are slowed down and all the systems decrease in speed and produce additional stresses and it becomes a spiraling problem.
7. Eat more small meals about 2-3 hours apart and make it so you eat about 4 - 6 meals a day.
8. Do not skip meals. A dieter may want to skip meals but in order to lose weight the metabolism has to be kept high and in order for metabolism to be kept up there has to be fuel.
9. Get good at planned meals. Establish a balanced pattern and plan out the amounts and times to eat the proper meals. Avoid a sporadic schedule for meals as this is a huge mistake.
10. Get rid of the stress in your life. Stress can come from all different areas of your life and it can detrimentally affect your attempts to increase your metabolism. Work on the areas of stress and your metabolism will naturally increase.
11. Green tea in copious amounts as a alternate for drinking coffee will serve to stimulate your metabolism and it does not have the negative side effects like coffee does if you drink too much.
12. Energy foods are a vital ingredient to making this change to increase your metabolism. Some energy foods are whole grains, beans, vegetables and fruits.
Before you embark on any health related change always consult your trusted health professional and listen to your body. To reach the goal of balancing and increasing ones metabolism and body weight is an obtainable goal but one needs patience and persistence as this is not a quick fix proposition. Do not allow anything except success as an option. You can reach your goal.
Many people want to make big changes in the level of their metabolism. If your metabolism runs high you can burn fat and lose substantial weight with out a lot of extra activity or at least faster. The definition of metabolism is the level with which a persons body will make and then consume calories that are needed for life.
Lots of things will affect a persons level of metabolism and it can change at different times depending on the frequency one eats, his or her genetics, the volume of muscle mass, stress and activity. Things that make a persons metabolism slow down can be the loss of muscle mass because of the lack of activity. When that happens the body tends to consume its own muscle because there is a lack of energy from food to get along and finally the metabolism slows down because with advanced age physical activity normally declines.
Here are a few ways that metabolism is increased:
1. A lean body mass will increase metabolism. It is certainly possible to delay the decline in metabolism as you grow older even though the decline is natural. Muscle volume is a determinant of metabolism that will take away fat or calories. There is no way around it that exercise is important. Weight training at least a couple of times a week will build muscle and strength and you can fill in the gaps between workouts with lighter easier exercises. Even things like taking the dog for walks and avoiding the elevator and taking the stairs can serve over time to help increase metabolism and in turn burn calories. An important factor is to match ones eating with ones activity. Some important suggestions for getting the right quality and quantity of exercise follow.
If your goal is strength training use these
- add repetitions to a certain exercise (go from 5 reps to 10 reps)
- Increase the amount of resistance (More weight, stronger bands, etc)
- Seek out new proven exercise techniques when appropriate (new equipment can help)
To train for cardiovascular fitness
- space the exercises with little breaks
- combine different exercises and do a sort of cross training circuit
- increase speed and resistance in the exercises
2. Eat the first meal of the day, breakfast. Many people ignore that most important meal of the day using the excuse of time. It has been proven that those that eat breakfast will stay thinner than those who do not. The facts are that the metabolism can slow during the early hours if breakfast is delayed until midmorning or if it is skipped altogether.
3. Like an evil, avoid sugar. The reason is that sugar facilitates the ability of the body to store fat. The goal is to keep the blood-sugar as level as possible and eating foods high in sugar makes that nearly impossible. Also the fact that you are exercising several times a week will also help keep the sugar in the blood stabilized.
4. Hot Spicy foods increase metabolism, eat them.
5. Go to Sleep. People that do not get enough sleep are at risk to gain weight according to researchers. It has also been shown in some studies that the last few hours of sleep are when muscles are repaired and regenerated.
6. Drink more water. Because we are exercising we have toxins being released and they need to be flushed and water serves that propose. Conversely if there is not enough water the bodies functions are slowed down and all the systems decrease in speed and produce additional stresses and it becomes a spiraling problem.
7. Eat more small meals about 2-3 hours apart and make it so you eat about 4 - 6 meals a day.
8. Do not skip meals. A dieter may want to skip meals but in order to lose weight the metabolism has to be kept high and in order for metabolism to be kept up there has to be fuel.
9. Get good at planned meals. Establish a balanced pattern and plan out the amounts and times to eat the proper meals. Avoid a sporadic schedule for meals as this is a huge mistake.
10. Get rid of the stress in your life. Stress can come from all different areas of your life and it can detrimentally affect your attempts to increase your metabolism. Work on the areas of stress and your metabolism will naturally increase.
11. Green tea in copious amounts as a alternate for drinking coffee will serve to stimulate your metabolism and it does not have the negative side effects like coffee does if you drink too much.
12. Energy foods are a vital ingredient to making this change to increase your metabolism. Some energy foods are whole grains, beans, vegetables and fruits.
Before you embark on any health related change always consult your trusted health professional and listen to your body. To reach the goal of balancing and increasing ones metabolism and body weight is an obtainable goal but one needs patience and persistence as this is not a quick fix proposition. Do not allow anything except success as an option. You can reach your goal.
Hi everyone, How's it going? Tomorrow is weigh in so we'll see how were all doing. I didn't get a chance to do all my exercise on Fri so I did it today. I usually take Sunday off but told myself I can't let myself slack with the Holidays coming up!
Good luck everyone even those on the "other" Team!
See ya all tomorrow.
Lynn
Good luck everyone even those on the "other" Team!
See ya all tomorrow.
Lynn
yummimummi
New member
Hi Lyn, I'm sure they loved their cookies!!! Certainly a lot of mod power to be wary of........watch your siggy's team!!!
WEIGH In TODAY!
How did we do?
WEIGH In TODAY!
How did we do?
yummimummi
New member
Starting weight November 1st - 230lbs
November 8th - (228lbs) actual weight 229lbs, 1lb lost :/
15th- (226lbs)
22nd- (224lbs)
29th- (222lbs)
November 8th - (228lbs) actual weight 229lbs, 1lb lost :/
15th- (226lbs)
22nd- (224lbs)
29th- (222lbs)
chubbygirl
New member
Hey team - I haven't been able to get on my scale since I'm having water issues at home and staying at my mother in laws place. I'm joining WW on Wednesday so I will have a weigh-in then - however I'm sure it will be higher than my previous weight since it will be in the middle of the day and I will be wearing clothes - hope I can start over with that weigh-in and go from there - weighing in every Wednesday. Yummimummi - I hope that doesn't mess things up too much.
Becki - I need to get over my fear of that dvd and pop it in already too!
A little about me:
I'm 28 years young and just got married this August.
I almost reached my goal and then went downhill very fast - I blame the 70 left over butter tarts from my wedding!
I'm joining Weight Watchers on Wednesday because it has worked it the past and I need the weekly weigh in to keep me honest and accountable.
We have our honeymoon booked for March and it's my goal to finally get to my goal weight!!
Great to meet you all - it's been a slow start for me but I promise to keep the scale going down after my weigh-in Wednesday!! I'm very competitive!!
Oh and I don't have a computer at home so I can't log in over the weekend.
Becki - I need to get over my fear of that dvd and pop it in already too!
A little about me:
I'm 28 years young and just got married this August.
I almost reached my goal and then went downhill very fast - I blame the 70 left over butter tarts from my wedding!
I'm joining Weight Watchers on Wednesday because it has worked it the past and I need the weekly weigh in to keep me honest and accountable.
We have our honeymoon booked for March and it's my goal to finally get to my goal weight!!
Great to meet you all - it's been a slow start for me but I promise to keep the scale going down after my weigh-in Wednesday!! I'm very competitive!!
Oh and I don't have a computer at home so I can't log in over the weekend.