TenInSix: Monday Morning Check-In

12/7/09

Monday Morning Check-In

Good morning!!! Weigh in this morning (not measurements-that's next
week) and let us know how much you're down or up and how you feel
about it. Let us know what your game plan is for this next week and
what you plan to do to make it phenomenal. Make it a great week!!!

14 comments:

SarahDecember 7, 2009 at 5:08 AM
I am down 1.3 and happy! That's 2 lbs total for the challenge. This week I am going to do a workout DVD everyday outside of my runs. Make it a great week! Can't wait to hear how all of you did!!!
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Amy CDecember 7, 2009 at 5:42 AM
Wow Sarah, you're early today!!

I'm still at work, I'll weigh later this afternoon after I sleep.

I'm doing the jingel bell run on Saturday with a bunch of people from work. I'm a little concerned about the weather forecast. Any tips?

Swimming starts this week! If anyone is interested (Sarah, I think you were) I joined the masters swimming program at the middleton indoor pool. Swim Team for Adults! but you don't have to compete if you don't want to. This session runs 12/8- march. I paid $175 for a non-resident. It's less if you live in the middleton-CP school district. There are workouts with a coach Tues, Thurs and Fri mornings, you can choose 6am or 7am. I'm doing 7am.

Walking in there last week when I signed up brought back good memories, it still smells exactly the same. I'm looking forward to the the chlorine smell and the sound of the arms and legs splashing in the water. It gives me warm fuzzies... I know, I'm a little odd.

45 more minutes and I can go home and sleep!!
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JenDecember 7, 2009 at 5:53 AM
I'm opting out of the weigh-in this week. Two friends brought treats this weekend and I enjoyed too many. I have to figure out a way to pass up sweets when they're offered to me. As long as they're not around, I'm fine. My husband and I were joking that I keep pushing all the sweets on our kids... am I trying to live vicariously through their taste buds? Not a good habit to start. :) Have a great week everyone! I hope to have a good report next week!
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AmyDecember 7, 2009 at 6:52 AM
I'm in at -0.4 ounces. hm... guess it's not that bad considering I had a rough weekend with sweets!
I hope to get to the gym more than 2 times this week!!! (the winter is killing my motivation!) help!
Good job Sarah!
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MeghanDecember 7, 2009 at 7:36 AM
I am down 2 lbs! I'm sooooo excited!! I achieved my goal of breaking a sweat every day last week and it shows! I think I'll stick with that goal for this week. Monday's sweat is already logged in due to the snow in my drive this am. :) I'm looking forward to more snow shoveling in the next couple of days. It's my favorite workout! Keep your chins up girls and stay postitive this week. We can achieve anything!
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NickiDecember 7, 2009 at 7:45 AM
I'm down 3 pounds!! Woohoo! :) It's been crazy around here so I've been trying real hard to watch amounts of what I'm eating. Not a lot of exercise time this last week so I knew I'd have to be extra diligent. I'm hoping I get more exercise time in this next week and not gain any of the pounds back. I'm often a yo yo so we'll see!!! ;) Nice job on those of you that lost this week so far!!! Don't forget today is the start of the new week, make it a great one!
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SarahDecember 7, 2009 at 9:00 AM
Wowsa!!!! Incredible job on the weight loss, Amy, Meghan, & Nicki!!!! Woohooo!!!!! I don't have a driveway to shovel, so I'll have to focus on other workouts :) For friends who give sweets, sure, go ahead, enjoy one, but then try re-gifting the generosity. If someone gave your family of 6 eating people (haha) 12 sweet treats, try letting everyone have one and then quickly drop off the treats to another friend of yours who could use a visit or a little love. When I made tons of cookies in Oct, after we'd had some, I packaged them up and gave them away to get them out of my house! Gave to co-workers, visiting teachees, inlaws, neighbors, etc. Nobody has to know you're giving them away to keep yourself from devouring them!!! Good luck! Nicki- I am so impressed that you challlenged your excuses (and dang- I would say some of those excuses are pretty viable contenders) and STILL found a way to stay healthy and lose weight!!! Meghan- I love your goal of getting in a sweat everyday. That's why I had to copy it this week with my goal
of doing a diff workout DVD every day!!!! :) Thanks for all of you being an inspiration to me! And remember, share that treat love to others who didn't get thought of !
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AbreyDecember 7, 2009 at 10:12 AM
Great work everyone!! Way to go Meghan for jumping the small plateau and mixing things up! Nicki I am totally inspired with your dedication through the craziness of your life right now! I am very pleased to say I am down another 2lbs! Which brings my weight loss since starting my first challenge to the 20lbs!! Now on to conquer the next 25!! I too am looking forward to the amazing workout of shoveling snow this week. Great way to mix up the cardio and strength training!! It is a start of a new week and a start of new excuses to challenge!! Make it a great week!!
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SarahDecember 7, 2009 at 10:59 AM
YyaaaaaAaaaayyyyyyyy, Abrey! 20 lbs is AMAZING!!!!!! Wooihooooooo!
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KimDecember 7, 2009 at 11:16 AM
I am up .2 oz today. I'm not going to be too hard on myself, it could have been worse! I am just going to start fresh this week and stay focused on my goals. I would like to try and get a few more workouts in this week and do better about not skipping meals.

Congratulations to all you fabulous ladies who lost weight. Way to go and lets all make this a great week!
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Amy CDecember 7, 2009 at 4:43 PM
You are all so amazing!! Wow Abrey 20#!!!! congratulations!

I worked this weekend. It was a whole different group than I usually work with and it's interesting, there weren't nearly as many treats as there are on my weekend. It was kind of a nice break.

I am down 1.5# this week! Shooting for 2 next week!
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SarahDecember 7, 2009 at 8:10 PM
Nice job, Amy!!!! Yay!!!!
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Sarah B.December 7, 2009 at 9:17 PM
I only lost half a pound this week, but at least it's half a pound in the right direction.
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SarahDecember 8, 2009 at 10:28 AM
Definitely, Red Hot :)
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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!