1-5 Pounds by the Ides of March (march 15) - Page 3

[Lovenest]

I am in!!!

I want to lose 5lbs this month in time for my birthday which is April 1st!
I guess I will shot for 1-2lbs by March 15th.
I have kept telling myself I am going to lose this extra 5-10lbs since Jan and now I really want to do it, I am sick of the extra flab. I will post my weight tomorrow morning as I have not weighed myself. I am guessing I am 110?

I am going to check in here daily and post so I am accountable or otherwise I think I may lose motivation again.

Here is my exercise plan:

Mon:
Treadmill 15 mins & yoga

Tue:
Push ups, sit up and pull ups

Wed:
Treadmill 30 mins

Thur:
Treadmill 30 mins & push ups, sit up and pull ups

Fri:
Treadmill 30 mins & yoga

Sat:
Treadmill 30 mins & push ups, sit up and pull ups

[Lovenest]

Today I did my 15 mins of treadmill and went to my 1 hour yoga class! My food intake was alright as well.

How did everyone else do today?

[Lovenest]

I totally forgot to get on the wiifit today so I am not sure about my weight.
Anyways, today went good and I am just about to do my exercises.
How is everyone else doing, or am I all alone on this thread? LOL

[kittywitty]

Not alone! I did...nothing. But I did control my eating and yesterday I did an hour of circuit training and an hour of stretches/light aerobics as well. I'm feeling a little distraught like I'll never make progress. But I'm not giving up yet! I at least have more energy.

[RosemaryS-F]

Sorry I invited you over here and then went into silent mode. I'm here. I check it a lot. Sounds like you're doing great!

I took a very long walk with ds and the boy I watch yesterday, plus another shorter one later, so according to my pedometer, I burned over 500 calories walking. According to sparkpeople, my caloric deficit was a little over 700 calories, which puts me in good shape (I had a richer dinner than usual, or it would have been more.) AF is coming Friday, so I am trying not to weigh and get disappointed by water weight. I should see a drop after she leaves.

Kitty, is it just a hard time to be trying to do this? Your workout seems good. What are your goals today?

[kittywitty]

I'm just very stressed out, but I've been doing pretty good exercising and eating better than usual. Just a little frustrating to be doing well and not losing vs. not even trying and weighing less a year ago. KWIM? I'm doing the NMTZ video today and maybe belly dance if my toddler sleeps.

[RosemaryS-F]

Originally Posted by kittywitty

I'm just very stressed out, but I've been doing pretty good exercising and eating better than usual. Just a little frustrating to be doing well and not losing vs. not even trying and weighing less a year ago. KWIM? I'm doing the NMTZ video today and maybe belly dance if my toddler sleeps.

My toddler HATES when I exercise--even dancing!!! He clings to my legs and demands to be picked up.

[kittywitty]

Originally Posted by RosemaryS-F

My toddler HATES when I exercise--even dancing!!! He clings to my legs and demands to be picked up.

Mine does that sometimes. More often she wants to sit on my stomach while I do crunches, help pull my head up, or use *my* mat, etc.

[RosemaryS-F]

Ah yes, our little helpers.

[kittywitty]

Sometimes she is helpful when she sits on my feet and I do crunches. Makes it easier!

I tried Samba and Capoiera today. Holy moley they're hard. I mean HARD. I gave up on Samba about 10 minutes into trying. It is NOT a beginner video. Even with belly dance experience, I was totally lost. The Capoiera was really cool, though. I want to find a class someday. It's intense but fun. My 9 yo and I did the technique part a few times, plus the warm up and one routine. My butt is kicked! I also did 30DS level 1 again today. I think I'll try Capoiera again tomorrow and belly dance and set the Samba aside for another time.

[Lovenest]

I did not do very well today.
Had to nanny later than usual and got home late and did not have time to exercise, well I could have but I feel wiped out and I do not want to make myself sick. Food intake was on the verge of being bad, too much sugar.

Tomorrow is another day!

[candipooh]

Sorry I disappeared from this thread. I had started to go to the Y to work out and decided to jump on their scale. They have the professional Dr. office type scale and I figured it was more accurate than mine. So I jumped on. I had figured it would weigh me a little more than my scale at home. Perhaps 3-4 pounds. Nope, it weighed me 11 pounds more than my scale at home. I was so upset at first. So did I start the year out weighing 11 pounds more than I thought I was? How much have I really lost??
I am mostly ok with it now. So I have to loose 11 pounds more than I thought. I can do it. I feel great. I have been really hitting the gym hard. I usually get on the Elliptical for 30 minutes (a little over 3 miles) and then work either my upper body or lower body on the machines.
It was a week ago today that I weighted myself at the gym. I had a fantastic week of eatting and working out. I am excited to weigh myself again but I will be happy even if I haven't lost because I feel great.

Feb. 25 171 pounds
Short term goal 166 by the end of March
Long term goal Goal 140 pounds (or a size 10) by Oct. 14th

[kittywitty]

That's rough! What a shocker. Your outlook on it is good, though. Do you like the elliptical? I have bad knees, so I've always been afraid to try it.

I did NMTZ and 15 minutes of belly dance today. Weight/measurements aren't budging. Am I going to have to eat only celery for a month to see a difference?

[medicmama]

Count me in!

need to loose at least 3-5 this month.

I have been walking 2 mi when it is not raining,last week it snowed and rained 5 outta 7 days! I also have cut my 3-5 cup a day coffee habit to 1 a day. milk,splenda not cream/reg sug.
No starches,or pasta for the past week. mostly portion control, upping the vegi's,fresh/frozen. never canned. I am having a hard time with my soda cut back, I am a huge soda drinker. any tips?

I am 157, 5' 3" and have been stuck there for about 2 mos. .

I was thinking of getting wii fit for the days I can't make it outside.

[medicmama]

Originally Posted by candipooh

Sorry I disappeared from this thread. I had started to go to the Y to work out and decided to jump on their scale. They have the professional Dr. office type scale and I figured it was more accurate than mine. So I jumped on. I had figured it would weigh me a little more than my scale at home. Perhaps 3-4 pounds. Nope, it weighed me 11 pounds more than my scale at home. I was so upset at first. So did I start the year out weighing 11 pounds more than I thought I was? How much have I really lost??
I am mostly ok with it now. So I have to loose 11 pounds more than I thought. I can do it. I feel great. I have been really hitting the gym hard. I usually get on the Elliptical for 30 minutes (a little over 3 miles) and then work either my upper body or lower body on the machines.
It was a week ago today that I weighted myself at the gym. I had a fantastic week of eatting and working out. I am excited to weigh myself again but I will be happy even if I haven't lost because I feel great.

Feb. 25 171 pounds
Short term goal 166 by the end of March
Long term goal Goal 140 pounds (or a size 10) by Oct. 14th

I hate when that happens. sorry that sucks!

I am 157/161 depends on the day and wear a size 10 levi jean.

[kittywitty]

For pop-what about sparkling water drinks? Mix a little juice (50/50) to start off with some and work your way down? Plus, force yourself to drink a glass of water before you reach for that pop-less likely to drink more.

I did week 1 day 1 of C25K today. The weather was less frigid than the past week, so my 9 yo and I got out and ran. I feel better! I also accidently took an hour nap. Last night, too. I think all this exercise is catching up with me!

[medicmama]

Originally Posted by kittywitty

For pop-what about sparkling water drinks? Mix a little juice (50/50) to start off with some and work your way down? Plus, force yourself to drink a glass of water before you reach for that pop-less likely to drink more.

I did week 1 day 1 of C25K today. The weather was less frigid than the past week, so my 9 yo and I got out and ran. I feel better! I also accidently took an hour nap. Last night, too. I think all this exercise is catching up with me!

I do do the 50/50 mix.... just when i am out I need to remember to bring something with me. I own enough containers you think I would remember to bring them with me? Never.


For exercise and the nap!

[kittywitty]

I gained a pound.

[candipooh]

Kitty I really do love the Elliptical. You burn way more calories than with the treadmill. Sorry about the 1 pound gain.

I got on that dang scale at the Y again. It had been one week from the shocking weigh-in that put me 11 pounds more than I thought I was. I had a great week. A total of 12 miles on the Elliptical and over 2 hours total on weights. I also did GREAT with my calories and drinking my water. It was a great week so why oh why did I not loose anything!!!!!!

[candipooh]

Originally Posted by medicmama

I am 157/161 depends on the day and wear a size 10 levi jean.

It is so interesting how different body types fit into sizes. When I was a 140 pounds I was between a size 10 and 12. Size 10 is my goal. I will have to be under 140 to get to that.