The eight week healthy weight loss challenge - Page 10

[PoppyMama]

I'm at 118.5 which feels like such a pitiful loss.  I feel bad for my team and I wish I could do the low carb thing but it makes me miserable and kills my supply

[Buzzer Beater]

Originally Posted by PoppyMama 

I'm at 118.5 which feels like such a pitiful loss.  I feel bad for my team and I wish I could do the low carb thing but it makes me miserable and kills my supply

When I was nursing I was soooooo hungry I couldn't believe it was possible. I got up in the middle of the night to eat, and had peanut butter sandwiches three times a day.

You are awesome with what progress you are making AFAIAC!

[stegenrae]

I think this is an apt use of my "pass", lol. (Barefootmama, you are SOOO *not* the worst performer or whatever you called it this week!)

On the flip side, I'm back to eating semi-paleo. I think I made some good choices today, minus a "first period since October"-induced slip-up involving chocolate. :P 

Great job, everyone else!! You all are impressive!! I mean, what with staring down wild coyotes and all... (freakin' scary!!) 

[BarefootMama99]

Buzzer - I have a peanut butter weakness as well.  I went cold turkey last year.  Now I have almond butter on occasion (seems to satisfy the cravings with less) and the fact that it is so expensive helps keep me honest - I can't afford to make almond butter sandwiches every day!

Poppymama - I am also breastfeeding.  I feel SO much better when I go low carb but it kills my supply as well.  Carbs are very difficult to do in moderation, espcially when I feel hungry all the time.  Pre-kids SO many people told me BF would help me loose baby weight - HAHA.  When I weaned the first time I dropped like 10 pounds in a week and kept it off, because all of a sudden I was not fighting myself and my crazy appetite!  Oh well - 11 more months of lactation to go (and I do love that it is so good for my little lady!)

THe short people at my house had me up 7 times last night.  I am bound and determined to get in my workout video anyways.  And now that I have posted, I will have to make myself follow through!  I am so thankful for the support of this thread :)

[pacificbliss]

I had to do a short run yesterday. I was cleaning the pool and stepped in the skimmer hole. It twisted my ankle a bit and bruised the top of my foot. It was a little sore yesterday on the run. I think it will be ok for the full run tomorrow. My little one was up a bunch last night but I am hoping to power through yoga tonight.

[dantesmama]

Originally Posted by claybear 

My bike says Stamina 4825 Magnetic Recumbent Exercise Bike on the side of it. Got it on Amazon for under $200 and with free shipping. Have had it for over 2 years and it works perfectly for my needs.

How funny, that is the exact one I had "wish-listed" on Amazon! My only concern was that every other model seems to have straps on the pedals, and this one doesn't. Does that make any difference?

[dantesmama]

Originally Posted by pacificbliss 

I had to do a short run yesterday. I was cleaning the pool and stepped in the skimmer hole. It twisted my ankle a bit and bruised the top of my foot. It was a little sore yesterday on the run. I think it will be ok for the full run tomorrow. My little one was up a bunch last night but I am hoping to power through yoga tonight.

Ouch! Hope it heals soon!

[allisonrose]

I went to the gym today and spent 20 minutes on the elliptical and 20 minutes doing some strength training. Tomorrow will be a rest day. It's my hubby's birthday so I'll have to run around picking up last minute things. (It also means more cake so Thursday will be a gym day.)

[Buzzer Beater]

Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

For shits and giggles this morning I decided to torture myself by trying on clothes in my closet. I have from size 2 to size 14 in there. The good news is I'm into a couple of old pairs of pants! The bad news is the bathing suits. I'm going on a family beach vacation in March and it's not looking like anything fits. I am sooooo thick in the middle, no hips, no butt, no boobs. Yeah, those are gone after a 17 pound weight loss (since Sept 1). My boobs are gone, my neck and face seem thinner, and my wedding ring is loose. But belly? Not budging.

The thought of trying on bathing suits at a store makes me want to cry.

Warning big whine under spoiler.

[janinemh]

I'm going to have to use my "skip a weigh-in" this week because I actually gained and I don't want to tell how much.  I'm not sure why either.  But I am going to buckle down and hope for better next week.

[Milk8shake]

		Wk1	Wk2	Wk3	This Wks loss	Overall Loss
Janinemh	5'4	167	165.4	PASS	PASS	?
Barefoot mama99	5'8	200.4	194.8	199.6	GAIN!! 4.8	0.8
Buzzer Beater	5'6	153	152	151	1.0	2
Dantes Mama	5'8	183.8	180.2	178.8	1.4	5
Trekking Girl	5'6	208	204.1	199.6	4.5	8.4
Clay Bear	5'8	225	217	215	2.0	10
						26.2
Pacific Bliss	5'4	177	174	171.6	2.4	5.4
Milk8shake	5'7	192	189.9	190.5	GAIN! 0.6	0.5
Amanda Marie	5'4	222	220	219	1.0	3
PoppyMama	5'8	220	219	218.5	0.5	1.5
Lovetolaugh	5'2	139	135.8	135.2	0.6	3.8
Stegenrae	5'6	150	149	PASS	PASS	?

14.2

Congrats to Trekkinggirl, and the BLUE TEAM - who are whooping butt right at the moment!!

Red Team, I'm not one to talk this week, but we need to kick it up a notch or ten!!

And, now... time for pie. 

Sorry Janine and Rae... You don't get Pie this week. 

[Milk8shake]

AFM:  Very embarrassed about my performance this week.  Sorry team, for letting you down.

I'm pleased to say that AF has left the building, and today I am down quite a lot since Monday, so I'm quite convinced that AF was at fault.  Here's hoping next week is a better weigh in for me!

[claybear]

Buzzer - I have had lots of luck with suits from Old Navy online. You can return via mail or in the store (if you have one nearby) and usually I can pick something that fits the first time. Perhaps try that? Lands End is also good for online suit shopping and you can mix and match their pieces pretty well if you like the tankinis or shorts or what not.

[dantesmama]

Milkshake - my week 3 weigh-in was 176.8 lbs, not 178.8.

[stegenrae]

Milk, I don't need pie, anyway! :P (besides, I've got wine. Hey, maybe I should cut back on the freaking wine, huh?!) *sigh*

Buzzer, if you have a Sears nearby, you can try on some of the Land's End selections there at the store. I'm glad I did that--I ended up needing a top 2 sizes smaller than I thought (which never happens with these big ol' boobs, but LE has some great options!). If they don't have your size in the color/style you need, then I believe you can ship to store for free. 

If the weather actually gets as warm again this weekend as they're calling for, I may get out and do some running slow jogging on some trails. Unfortunately, the trails I love are single-track mountainbike trails (meaning unpaved), and after our recent rain, will be miserable to try running on, so I'll have to go on the boring, paved ones. Maybe motivation will come back and bite me in the ass and I can use the crushed gravel trail 1/2 block from me during the week next week. 

[allisonrose]

Milk8shake - I'm on Red too! I was 173 for week 1 and 2 and 170.5 for week 3 for a 2.5 lb loss.

I went to the gym today and did 35 minutes of cardio. My 1 year old got a bit upset when I dropped him at childcare so I went a little shorter than I had planned. But the really bad news was coming out to find a flat tire on my car! I nearly had it taken care of when I found that there is a locking lug nut on my tires. Then I couldn't find the key. So I called my hubby to come help and he called roadside assistance as well. I finally found the key stored under the seat that ds1 has his carseat installed on. The roadside assistant guy showed up two minutes later and finished off on changing it. I'm hoping my hubby can take care of it tonight because I'm supposed to meet with a personal trainer at my gym tomorrow (I get a free session for joining).

[Milk8shake]

Sorry AlllisonRose.  I remember reading your post, because of the well child check up thing. 

It has been a crazy kind of week for me... a lot going on.  I will be back later to update the graph and leaderboards and things for you all. 

[Amandamarie]

I hope everyone is having a great weekend.    

Last night I tried to go to rink to skate, but only lasted 10 minutes. Too many little kids, and although I know how to stop, most of the little ones didn't. Bummed,  I went home and ordered food from my favorite veggie place, and watched a movie. Did much better today.  I had my hockey skating class,  and got a good 45 minute workout.

Tomorrow we're taking a day trip to the local mountains for a family hike.

[Buzzer Beater]

Going skiing again today, not in coyote country.

I had a great week with my food.... quitting peanut butter was a huge commitment and I wanted to back it up with a bunch of good food choices. I feel better in my body after a week of it. I didn't snack, didn't eat any refined sugar, and I found myself almost entirely gluten free after I ditched my toast (with peanut butter).

I bought my first pair of jeans in 5 years last night, and it's all good.

[Milk8shake]

Hi everyone.  Sorry I've been such a bad threadkeeper.  My life is so hectic right now, can't begin to explain it.

Anyway.  I weighed in this morning at 185.9... down 4.6lbs - yay! Better news than last week.

Back tonight to do the chart updates and leaderboard... I promise.  No more excuses