TenInSix: Monday Morning Check-in

11/30/09

Monday Morning Check-in

Good morning! It's the first check-in for this six week challenge.
Weigh yourself this morning and enter in that new weight in your My
Fitness Pal. Your badge on the blog will automatically update. How
did you do over probably the most difficult weekend of the year??!!
Tell us all how much you're up or down. What's your game plan for this
week?

13 comments:

SarahNovember 30, 2009 at 5:40 AM
Down 0.7 and estatic about it :) I was hoping to be able to maintain. This week I plan on being very careful to enter in each and every bite of food into MFP. It's going to be a great week!
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AbreyNovember 30, 2009 at 7:26 AM
I am down 2lbs! I don't know why but my badge thing isn't updating?? I went shopping on Saturday and had to put back the XL and grabbed the L!! Spent more money than I should have but it felt great! I am feeling the difference and am excited to push thru the next 5 weeks. Sorry if this feels braggy but I am feeling really great still after the berbee derby and the smart choices I was able to make during 2 thanksgiving dinners. This week more of the early morning workouts and entering food into MFP!
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MeghanNovember 30, 2009 at 7:35 AM
I'm passing the weigh in this week due to Aunt Flo being in town. :)
I've always been pretty good at getting the proper foods into my body but not so good with the exercise. This week, my goal is to get a sweating workout in every day M - Su. I dare that scale not to budge!
Great job Sarah and Abrey! You're both amazing.
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AmyNovember 30, 2009 at 7:40 AM
I gained 1.2 pounds, which puts me right back to where I started. Very tough week for me. ONE day of exercise. Again home all day with a sick kid for most of the week last week. Thanksgiving was ok... I didn't have 2nds- which I usually do. Only had one piece of pie! haha! My sons birthday party was on black friday, and we traveled to see family on sunday. It was a very busy week, and I know those are all excuses, and I should be challenging them.
I'm going to be as positive as I can be and just START OVER! ;)
Great job everyone!
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SarahNovember 30, 2009 at 9:38 AM
GREAT JOB Abrey! Hmm, so in MFP, you should have 2 weight measurement entries, right? And are you sure you clicked save? Otherwise I'm stumped.
Meghan- that is an AWESOME goal!
Amy F.- Good job on limiting the 2nds & the pie! Your willpower is strong. You'll make it a great week- I know it.
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UnknownNovember 30, 2009 at 9:59 AM
Passing on weighing this week. Meghan and I already have something in common - same cycle. Love being a woman. Thanksgiving was tough but actually got in 2 good workouts which is at least a baby step. Focus this week will be to make it 3 or more workouts this week.
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JenNovember 30, 2009 at 10:39 AM
I am down 2 pounds. I have to admit it was tough to eat well this week. And now holiday cookies seem to be appearing at my house randomly (thanks to my hubby) and it's so hard to say no or just have one. I'm going to try and figure out some healthy substitutes. Maybe I'll have 0-calorie spiced apple tea while my family drinks hot chocolate... But when they're eating, I KNOW feeling healthy is so so so much more worth it than a silly cup of hot chocolate. So that's where I'm at.

Good job having only one piece of pie Amy!
Great weight loss this week, Abry & Sarah!

One piece of advice I'd like to share: I've found that if I eliminate hectic-ness and busy-ness, but instead work hard to maintain a calm and quiet "aura" with myself and my family, I can eat so much more healthfully. When I'm rushing, checking off checklists, and feeling overwhelmed, I immediately want to turn to food.
So instead of always focusing on just eating right, my #1 focus is on maintaining a sense of calm and peace. Everything else just goes from there. Now, this won't be easy during the holidays, but I already decided to cut out at least 2 activities this week so I can stay relaxed. Have a great week everyone! Great job! You all ROCK!
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SarahNovember 30, 2009 at 11:37 AM
WOW- Jen, nice job on the 2 lbs!!! Thanks for the priority tip, too :) And do share more about this zero calorie spiced apple tea! Did you buy it somewhere or do you have a recipe? Laura & Meghan- hang in there- you'll have a 2 weeks worth of weight-loss # next week :)
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NickiNovember 30, 2009 at 11:53 AM
Hey Ladies! So my weigh-in for this was actually on Thursday morning because of all of the traveling I've been doing. I have no loss or gain this morning, so I'm ok with that. :) This week should be better. I've got a lot going on right now with my family so it's been interesting trying to find the time to do the things I not only need to do, but want to do. I'm challenging my excuses, but at the same time trying to take care of what needs to happen with my family. We're planning a move in the next two months, need to find a new home, sell ours, and take care of my mother-in-laws estate that includes two homes and a bunch of other loose ends. This 6 weeks is going to be crazy for me! I don't know if I'll be commenting as much, but I'll still be getting emails etc, so thanks for all your motivation!

I did get one workout in this week. My husband and I got back in town right before Thanksgiving so we ended up doing the 10K Berbee Derby on Thursday morning. I'm glad I did it, but wow, my body could tell I hadn't worked out for 2 weeks!!! I've really missed it!!!! Great job you other ladies as well!!! I'm excited to have more challengers this time around, and a bit intrigued as to who "Red Hot" is exactly? :) So glad to see Marianne, Sarah, Maggie, Jen, Kim, Abrey, Meghan, Amy C, Michelle, Shanda, Jeanie, Amy F, Tara, Laura, Cheryl, and of course Red Hot on the site! I think that's all of you! :) Even though I don't know all of you in person, I look forward to getting to know you all better. Thanks for being here guys! I love to read your comments and what is working with you. We all have something to contribute even if we don't realize it!!! I'm motivated just be the number of us doing this together right now! :) The positive energy from this site is fabulous and contagious! Hang in there and make it a great week!!!!
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KimNovember 30, 2009 at 12:21 PM
I am down 1.2 lbs!!! WOO HOO!!! I am so excited! I too was just hoping to maintain, but I will take that :) My goal this week is to record everything I am putting in my mouth and to get more workouts in and to NOT GET SICK!

Awesome job on your weight loss, Jen! I like what you said about finding the peace and calmness within ourselves. I think this time of year is so hard with all the running around here and there and I know for me that just causes more stress in my life which equals weight gain! So that will also be another one of my goals is to focus on the things that absolutely have to be done and to cut out the rest. Thanks for the reminder :)

Great job Sarah on losing and I like your idea of keeping track of of every bite of food. This always helps me and makes a huge difference. Way to go Abrey, doesn't that feel good to buy smaller clothes and great job on the Berbee Derby! And Nicki, WOW! What an inspiration you are to me with everything you have on your plate and to be able to find time to do the Berbee Derby and still remain positive through all of this, I am just so proud of you! Meghan, Amy and Laura keep your head up and I bet you are going to have a great week and like Sarah said you will have awesome numbers to report next week!

Keep up the good work everyone! You guys are AWESOME!
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ShandaNovember 30, 2009 at 12:24 PM
Wow I'm down 2.2 lbs!
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Amy CNovember 30, 2009 at 2:36 PM
I'm down 3! I'm still above where I ended last challenge, but I'll take it!

I had planned to run over the weekend but I had a fantastic weekend of sleep between work. I have a hard time forcing myself to get out of bed if my body is willing to sleep when I'm working 12 hour nights. I know, I know...Excuses...but I only dran 2 sodas all weekend and a little less than average on the coffee!

Nicki, I can't tell you how sad I am that you guys are going to be moving. You are fantastic neighbors!

Looking forward to some good workouts this week! Keep up the good work ladies!
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SarahNovember 30, 2009 at 8:56 PM
Let me just say HOLY CRAP you ladies have completely blown me away with weight losses this holiday weekend!!!! Dang you are awesome!!! Wow- inspires me to do more and push harder. Thanks for the support.
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Amy C

I'm Amy. I'm in my mid 30s and married with pets. I work 5 nights every 2 weeks as a critical care nurse, and I my own business with Arbonne. I will be completing my first Triathlon during this challenge, and I'm really excited about it! My goal for this challenge is to figure out why with all of my training, I'm still struggling to lose the pounds. At the end of the challenge, I will be treating myself to 1 new song from itunes for each pound lost, and a new charm for my pandora bracelet when I hit 10 pounds.

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Amy F

I'm an almost 34 year old mother of 3 adorable and high energy boys, and wife of almost 10 years! I live in NWI, I'm a stay at home mom, part home business owner, cub scout den leader, and youth girls camp director! My life is busy! I've hit the wall, so to say, with my weight, and I need to make some changes! My favorite workout is Zumba, but I also love step aerobics and I want to play tennis and rollerblade when it gets warmer outside. My favorite healthy snack is Wheat Thins Fiber Selects with Laughing Cow cheese. My goal is to lose 30 pounds total, but not all in one challenge. I would like to lose at least 15 before my 10 year wedding anniversary in April! My reward will be just knowing I did it and having my husband think I'm sexy again! (and maybe a new outfit!)

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Cadie

My name is Cadie, I'm in my mid 30s and live in Portland, OR. I'm a hospice social worker. My favorite workout is dancing, but I would like to be able to run a 5k. I've been trying to think of my favorite healthy snack, but all my favorite snacks aren't sounding very healthy....that must be part of my problem! I guess I will have to choose an apple with almond butter as one of my favorite healthy snacks. When I reach this goal my reward will be a facial at my favorite day spa.

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Cherise

I'm Cherise and I'm 39 years old in Missouri. I'm a stay-at-home-mom of 4 and also work from home as a digital scrapbooking product designer. My favorite workout is water aerobics. My favorite healthy snack is a Gala apple. My goal for this challenge is to lose 10 pounds and I'm having a hard time coming up with a reward for that. I don't want new clothes yet (I've got plenty in varying sizes!). I liked the idea that someone else posted about having a long uninterrupted bubble bath. I've got a nice jetted tub that I never use and that sounds like a fun reward!

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Cheryl

Thirty something mom of 2 looking to finally drop that baby weight and get back to the weight I was when I got married 8 years ago. This is my first 10 in 6 challenge. I have a full time desk job. My favorite snack is almonds. I don’t know if I love the working out, but I am currently doing Pilates and the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred video. Once I lose this weight, I plan to feel comfortable in a new swimsuit I will be wearing when I finally see the ocean for the first time.

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Jeanie

28 in UT. Married and full-time mommy to a newborn. Part-time water aerobics instructor. Started overweight when I got pregnant and then gained almost 50 more pounds. Trying to get back to what I was 4 years ago when I met my husband. Hoping to reach my ultimate goal by May 2010. If I hit my 10lbs in 6 weeks I will be just a couple pounds below my pre pregnacy weight! I'm going to reward myself with a couple new outfits and a new suit for my water aerobics class!

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Jenn P

My name is Jenn I'm 37 years old and living in Maryland for the moment. I have four daughters (three at home and one in college in Hawaii), two dogs (a weimie and a frenchie), and a husband who's stationed in Japan for two years without us. My goal right now is be active and to lose 10 pounds in six weeks. I like working out at the YMCA--30 minute cardio and then weight machines for 30-40 minutes. My favorite healthy snack in the whole world is bites of fuji apple and cashews together in my mouth at the same time. I will reward myself with my very first "real" iPod when I reach my goal--a very special treat for me!!!

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Kim

Hi my name is Kim, Nicole's sister in law, I'm 40 & live in UT. I am happily married with 4 amazing kids and a wonderful step daughter who just made me a grandma this last January! I am a full time stay at home mom and grandma and I absolutely love it! A couple of years ago I lost 50 lbs which was very life changing for me and a very proud moment in my life. I am sad to say that I have gained 15-20 lbs back and I am looking for some motivation to get back on track again! Nicki told me about this group so I am hoping that this is the kick in the butt that I need! My favorite workout is pilates, water aerobics, walking/hiking and bike riding. My favorite snack would be well I love avocados so anything that I can put avocados on! I would love to lose 10 lbs in 6 and my reward will be a pair of cute jeans!

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Leah

Hi all, I’m Leah, 23 in WI. I live with my boyfriend and dog Charlie. I recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin and now have full-time office job. I really need to lose my added college weight and now the extra couple of lbs added. My favorite exercise would have to be biking and hiking. My favorite healthy snack is yogurt or jello. My ultimate goal is to get back to my pre-college weight which means losing 20lbs total. I have been eating healthier, and now I need a kick in the butt to get active. My goal is to be able to run 1 mile without dying, as running is not my favorite activity. When I hit my 10lb initial goal I will finally fit into the size 6 jeans I bought but have been unable to fit into.

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Marnie

I'm Marnie and I live with my sweet pup in Madison. I spend a lot of time with friends but a LOT of time at a desk at work and LOVE food. I really like celery and peanut butter and edemame as healthy snacks. My favorite work out has to be a solid run on a treadmill, jamming PINK as loud as possible or I recently learned playing kickball on ice will utilize muscles I didn't know I had! When I reach my goal of 10 lbs I will buy myself a swimsuit for this summer.

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Michele

I am 32. Live in WI with my pom pup, Lola, and meow, Boo. I have a full-time year round desk job and a seasonal part-time desk job in the winter. That is a lot of sitting around and a lot of eating what I can quick on the run. I have 2 goals that I would like to accomplish: #1 completely revamp my eating habits by eating more "green" and #2 learn to enjoy running. At some point I would like to be able to run a marathon. I want to be able to experience that euphoric, addictive runners high that I hear about from all my runner friends. Right now, I would just be happy not getting winded walking up the stairs. My reward for this challenge will be a mani/pedi.

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Mini Me

I have been on this journey of becoming healthy physically and discovering that I am also growing mentally and emotionally healthy. I am enjoying the thrill of setting goals and achieving them. Being active and working up a sweat have become a need! I just don't feel as good without my workout. I am always interested in trying new great food so keep all the amazing suggestions up. I have about 15 pounds to my end goal!!! When I achieve that I will be buying 2 great looking jeans!! Any suggestions on where to go shopping??

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Nicki

I'm Nicki, 35 year old mom of four and STILL looking to lose around 25 pounds! I've done several of these ten in six rounds and I'm determined to actually make my goal of 10 pounds! It's going to be this round, I can feel it! :) I enjoy cycling, running, and the occasional dvd workout. I'm getting a new running group up and running in my new area (I just moved) and am very excited about having that extra push to get me out! I love fresh fruit and veggies for snacking. Good Luck everyone! We can do this!