I need some incentives so I'm looking for some challenge buddies! Here is my hope:
Current Weight - 209.6
Challenge Goal - 195
I will do this by:
1. Follow the plan 100% (I follow the pre-planned menus for the most part - so not ready for MOMO)
2. Drink water. Limit myself to one diet cola/day.
3. Do at least 30 minutes of structured exercise 5 days per week as well as my move more mentality (park farther away, etc)
4. Log my food into BM site.
My JCC used the mantra, it's just food, it's just food. Is my life better because of eating that particular item? Am I doing something to get me to my goal by eating that food (not usually!).
Who's ready to join me?
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28 Day Challenge : June 26-July 24
Started by cjtoth, Jun 25 2011 06:12 PM
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Posted 25 June 2011 - 06:26 PM
QUOTE(soulalive @ Jun 25 2011, 06:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Count me in!!!
Current Weight - 184.6
Challenge Goal - 174
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Posted 25 June 2011 - 06:40 PM
Woo-hoo! So glad you're joining me!
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Posted 25 June 2011 - 08:41 PM
QUOTE(cjtoth @ Jun 25 2011, 06:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Woo-hoo! So glad you're joining me!
Thanks for getting it started! I've got to get the consistent exercise locked in!
I am committing to :
-20 min. minimum exercise 5 days/week.
-5 glasses minium of water per day (I can get sketchy here - a gallon one day- two glasses the next)
-staying on plan (forced to do MOMO -due to work travel) not too many trips this month; hoping to have at least 2 complete weeks on JC food only!
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Posted 25 June 2011 - 09:16 PM
I'm in! Challenges help keep me motivated.
Heres my info for challenge:
CW: 223
GW: 213
I am commiting to:
Following JC meal plan
20-30 min cardio a day.
walking during lunch breaks
Heres my info for challenge:
CW: 223
GW: 213
I am commiting to:
Following JC meal plan
20-30 min cardio a day.
walking during lunch breaks
HALF-WAY GOAL:
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Posted 26 June 2011 - 02:34 AM
I am in too!
CW 146
want to lose 4 lbs in 4 weeks
GW 142 by July 24th!
I will follow plan, drink water and exercise!!!
CW 146
want to lose 4 lbs in 4 weeks
GW 142 by July 24th!
I will follow plan, drink water and exercise!!!
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Posted 26 June 2011 - 03:46 PM
Oh! This starts today! I'm in!
My goals:
1. Stay on plan - for me, I have a hard time eating all the veggies and salads.
2. Drink my water - Minimum of 38oz a day.
3. SW: 228.2 (as measured yesterday at JC); GW: 218.2
Good luck to everyone!
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My goals:
1. Stay on plan - for me, I have a hard time eating all the veggies and salads.
2. Drink my water - Minimum of 38oz a day.
3. SW: 228.2 (as measured yesterday at JC); GW: 218.2
Good luck to everyone!
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Posted 26 June 2011 - 05:21 PM
Welcome friends! I am so glad to be teaming up with you! I need this and want us to be able to support each other!
Was anyone ready to start today? How did it go?
I did ok. Had some off plan pretzels for a snack this afternoon but only had 6. I was at a kid's birthday party with my daughter and was able to say no to pizza, full sugar pop, and cupcakes. Yea me! And my friend, the host, continually offered me food! I am proud of myself.
Didn't drink enough water or get my structured exercise time but didn't just sit around either. We were out on our new boat after the party so that was fun.
We start swimming lessons tomorrow but we aren't staying for open swim so that will help with the challenges.
Was anyone ready to start today? How did it go?
I did ok. Had some off plan pretzels for a snack this afternoon but only had 6. I was at a kid's birthday party with my daughter and was able to say no to pizza, full sugar pop, and cupcakes. Yea me! And my friend, the host, continually offered me food! I am proud of myself.
Didn't drink enough water or get my structured exercise time but didn't just sit around either. We were out on our new boat after the party so that was fun.
We start swimming lessons tomorrow but we aren't staying for open swim so that will help with the challenges.
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Posted 26 June 2011 - 05:48 PM
Checking in...did my Zumba Activate DVD today (45min) One more glass and I'll hit the 64 oz on the water and stayed on plan...made the carrot fries, but they didn't come out too good. 
So, I steamed some spinach in a bit of chicken stock and garlic- so I got my veggies in too! Feeling good, but looking forward to the discipline that comes with the workweek...sitting home makes me want to snack!
So, I steamed some spinach in a bit of chicken stock and garlic- so I got my veggies in too! Feeling good, but looking forward to the discipline that comes with the workweek...sitting home makes me want to snack!
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Posted 28 June 2011 - 03:12 PM
I've done okay the past couple of days - I ate all my food and hit the water mark. However. *sigh* I had a Dunkin'Donuts chocolate cake donut on both Monday and Tuesday! *hangs head*
Oh well... chances are I'll be fine. To 'even' it all out, I walked home from work today. I hope everyone else is doing well!
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Oh well... chances are I'll be fine. To 'even' it all out, I walked home from work today. I hope everyone else is doing well!
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Posted 28 June 2011 - 06:14 PM
Hey challenge buddies! Looking good on the food and water front...the exercise piece is killing me. got my 20 minutes in yesterday; today not so good. Just got in after a 2.5 hour commute; I'm pooped.
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Posted 28 June 2011 - 06:23 PM
Sounds like we're all doing about the same...almost getting it with one missing piece. I have not exercised but have gotten my water and my food except for dinner last night. I have been faced with several challenges that I have survived. Yea me!
As I think about the exercise, I'm trying to follow advice I read somewhere...
There are two phrases you need to learn, especially when it comes to healthy eating and exercise.
1. No matter what....no matter what happens, what isn't happening, how you feel, how tired you are, how busy you are, no matter what, make time to exercise.
2. Do it anyways. Do it anyways, even if you are tired, busy, hungry, etc.
So when it comes to exercise, No matter what, I need to do it anyways! And when it comes to following the plan, no matter what, I need to do it anyways! As my JCC says, its just food.
As I think about the exercise, I'm trying to follow advice I read somewhere...
There are two phrases you need to learn, especially when it comes to healthy eating and exercise.
1. No matter what....no matter what happens, what isn't happening, how you feel, how tired you are, how busy you are, no matter what, make time to exercise.
2. Do it anyways. Do it anyways, even if you are tired, busy, hungry, etc.
So when it comes to exercise, No matter what, I need to do it anyways! And when it comes to following the plan, no matter what, I need to do it anyways! As my JCC says, its just food.
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Posted 07 July 2011 - 10:44 AM
How's it going? Not great here...really need to put it into gear if I want to get close to that goal at all! I let the holidays get the best of me.
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Posted 07 July 2011 - 11:39 AM
QUOTE(cjtoth @ Jul 7 2011, 10:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How's it going? Not great here...really need to put it into gear if I want to get close to that goal at all! I let the holidays get the best of me.
Don't know what's in the air, but I just can't seem to get the momentum either! I'm down more than 10 lbs. but I'm still wearing the same size. I'm bored with my Jenny food, missing salt like a madwoman and too tired to exercise. I'm drinking water ( 8 - 10 glasses total) but I'm still waking up with my rings tight so I must be retaining but I don't know where the salt is coming from. Somewhere inside me I haven't given up completely because I haven't broken down and bought a bottle of wine but the whispers of "why bother?" are getting louder.
Sorry, I can't be more of a cheerleader but I'm in the valley right now...
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Posted 08 July 2011 - 07:30 PM
Hey Everyone!
Sorry I was kinda missing in action... I am happy to report I am down to 219 as of July 7, 2011. That is a total of 4 lbs down since June 26.
Sorry I was kinda missing in action... I am happy to report I am down to 219 as of July 7, 2011. That is a total of 4 lbs down since June 26.
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Posted 10 July 2011 - 05:06 AM
Great job, Barbaracakes! You are doing so well! Look how close you are to your goal! That has to feel awesome! Keep up the great work!
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Posted 10 July 2011 - 05:10 AM
Soulalive, I am so with you. You said the exact words I have been feeling...the last 6 weeks have only produced 3 lbs lost and it's my own fault. I was up 1 this week and that is a gift considering how much I was off the program. I'm having a hard time getting the exercise in, too.
But friend, we have to get this together. Yes, it's easier to give up, and easier to just eat what we want. But we HAVE TO do this for us. We had great goals when we started and we need to go back to that excitement. I'll rah-rah you if you rah-rah me!
On the days we don't feel like doing it, we need to follow this mantra...
No matter what.....do it anyways!
But friend, we have to get this together. Yes, it's easier to give up, and easier to just eat what we want. But we HAVE TO do this for us. We had great goals when we started and we need to go back to that excitement. I'll rah-rah you if you rah-rah me!
On the days we don't feel like doing it, we need to follow this mantra...
No matter what.....do it anyways!
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Posted 26 July 2011 - 05:31 PM
Well, its the end of our challenge...how did everyone do? Me? Didn't make it. I'm the same place I was a month ago. Not as motivated as I had hoped to be...any one else struggling? Those that have found success, any words of wisdom for those of us struggling?
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