New challenge idea!

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Registered: 03-20-2003
New challenge idea!
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Fri, 10-07-2005 - 9:28pm

I was thinking we could do something different this time.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 10-07-2005 - 9:40pm

I think that sound great, Monica! I need SOMETHING! LOL :)


First week at the new job went ok. I mean, I think I did well, but the job got very interesting for all involved and will only get more interesting! But for the time being, I should be able to get back into a really healthy exercise routine as well as getting my eating back on track. Yup, I should be able to reach 3 pounds in 4 weeks and if I could do that EVERY week, that'd be about 40 pounds a year which I would be VERY happy with!!!!!!

Have a GREAT workout!


Coli

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Fri, 10-07-2005 - 11:08pm

Good idea, and good motivation! I was just sitting here feeling guilty because I ate too much pizza tonight; this idea cheered me up. I have been good all week...averaging about 1600-1700 calories a day, exercising, and today I was very hungry (PMS, I think) and slipped a bit. My Husband was home today, and my discipline is always a bit lax then because he seems to think I look fine and don't need to lose anything. So, yes, the challenge sounds realistic and timely for me.

Thanks for thinking of this!

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Registered: 03-20-2003
Sat, 10-08-2005 - 3:48pm

Coli,


I'm glad things went well your first week of work.

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Sun, 10-09-2005 - 12:50am
souds like a good Idea!
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Sun, 10-09-2005 - 1:56pm

Count me in


Sounds like just what I need too!


I was doing okay, but this weekend has been awful


My stomach and back are aching, dont even know why.........but when I eat, I feel better, ???? so needless to say, Ive been eating , eating, eating


I hate feeling icky


I got on the scale this morning, and yep, going UP again


sheesh


I need it to go Down


Have a good one,  

  Gayle

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Registered: 08-24-2004
Sun, 10-09-2005 - 2:50pm

Hi,

I think it's good to have the challenge and set a realistic goal date but I also think that there should be another part to this equation. I think that setting a non-weight goal would be more effective than just focusing on the weight loss alone. For example, increasing cardio time to 40 minutes instead of 30 minutes, introducing a new vegetable or fruit during the week, cooking one new healthy recipe for the week or reducing juice and coffee intake and drinking 1.5-2 litres of water/day. I know from my own personal experience with losing weight (and still losing - 15 pounds to go) that I was more successful when I was setting my sights on enjoying my workouts and trying something new, such as hiking up hills instead of the usual path, cooking something new every week while I was in University, which made me feel good and I looked forward to trying something new as well (I'm vegetarian). I found that I wasn't so bored with my food choices anymore and I really enjoyed cooking again. It also took the focus off of my body and weight and shifted it to doing things that I enjoyed doing but without feeling anxious or stressful about it. I noticed that when I think about the number (my weight) and look at myself all of the time, then I base how I feel on that number. Even those times when I did lose weight, I didn't feel so proud about it because I knew that I wasn't consistently eating properly or doing all of the right things. The weight came off but within a matter of a few weeks, I was back to where I started because I didn't work at the other things which are just as important in losing and keeping it off.

I hope you don't mind me sharing my thoughts. I am new to this particular site and decided to join in because I need the support. I shared a bit of myself in the previous discussion before this one. I use to weigh over 200lbs. and have been working at losing the remaining 15lbs. so I understand what you are all going through. The above comments are my own personal thoughts and are meant to help and be supportive. I look forward to getting to know you.

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Registered: 02-10-2004
Sun, 10-09-2005 - 11:04pm

I absolutly love the idea.
I am due for a challenge :)

Emilie

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Registered: 03-20-2003
Mon, 10-10-2005 - 2:52pm

Hi Isabella,


Welcome! I love your ideas.

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