TenInSix: Monday Morning Check-In

3/8/10

Monday Morning Check-In

Good Morning, girls! First Check-in! Let us know how much you're up or down. Let us know your thoughts on it. Let us know what your game plan is for this week. Keep up the great work & stay strong! It's a slow journey but it's OH SO WORTH IT! I know you can do it.

21 comments:

SarahMarch 8, 2010 at 7:20 AM
Great week where I was just "on it." You know, when all the stars align for your benefit & you're just feeling right in the zone? It was great. I hope every week's like that :) I pulled off a 2.6 lb lost. I'm still not at my lightest I was a month and a half ago, but I undid some damage I had done over the last month of slummin' around, and so I'm thrilled! Anything in the right direction is phenomenal- doesn't matter where on the road I am- if I'm moving in the right direction- THAT'S what's empowering :)

Can't wait to hear how you all did!!!!!
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MeghanMarch 8, 2010 at 7:30 AM
I'm down 1 pound and ecstatic about it. It's been a tough week for me, so I was very happy to see my results.

My plans for this week are to find a 1/2 marathon to sign up for and continue my training for that. Also, stay on track with healthy eating habits.
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CheriseMarch 8, 2010 at 7:57 AM
Down 2.5 pounds this week! I challenged my excuses and got to the gym all 5 weekdays last week. I'm going to try for the same this coming week. My eating was under control and it felt good too.
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NickiMarch 8, 2010 at 8:42 AM
Yippee, down 2 pounds this week! Very happy and motivated to keep it going! :) Plan on the same in terms of exercise and eating this week. Going to try for more water and NOT eating past 8 p.m. A sign is going up in the kitchen today to remind me! :) Sarah, I forgot to answer your question last week about my strength training. Nothing fancy, just doing a bunch of variations on sit-ups, push-ups and the plank workout from women's health magazine (on the sidebar here) Simple, but painful. :) Have a fabulous week you guys!!! I'm happy to be part of such an optimistic group of wonderful ladies!
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cluphf familyMarch 8, 2010 at 8:53 AM
i stayed the same....which is good. it's been a bit stressful around here....i missed three days workout and my eating wasn't stellar. i'm ready to hit it hard this week. plus, track practice starts today!!! i'm excited to be working with my sprinters again! here's to a good week!!!
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CadieMarch 8, 2010 at 9:33 AM
Down 1.6 pounds, but fitness pal rounded it to 2... Congrats on your progress last week everyone, and good luck this week!
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MarinMarch 8, 2010 at 9:55 AM
By some miracle, I'm down 3.3 lbs! I don't know how that happened, considering I didn't get my exercise in since Tues and I thought my eating stunk w/ the in-laws in town, but hey, I'll take it!

Here's to a better week!
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Jeanie and Vaughn BighamMarch 8, 2010 at 10:19 AM
I'm down 2 pounds! Very happy with it. I'm pretty much my pre pregnacy weight now! Had a rough weekend so I'll have to stay with it this week.
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Mini MeMarch 8, 2010 at 10:23 AM
Way to go everyone! You are all very inspiring to me! I am down 4.4 lbs this week by some great miracle! I have been pretty stressed out and emotional this past week and thought it would do me in but I stuck to working out and added another run this weekend that I don't usually do.

Action plan for next week is make a list of things that I have been putting off but want to get to for the down times during the day so I don't get stressed out about life. To turn my energy into something positive.

Make it a fabulous week!!
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Dennis & Tara LarsonMarch 8, 2010 at 10:41 AM
I am up this week. I was bummed when I got on the scale but not much I can do about it except work to get it off again. I have a few good recipes to share on Wednesday! My game plan this week is to get back on my healthy eating bandwagon and to start working out again. I did a 2.5 mile walk on Saturday and attempted to run a portion of it. Let's just say it didn't work to well but the fact is that I still got my 2.5 miles in and I didn't give up! I think that's huge in and of it self! Here's to a rockin week!
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Jenn PMarch 8, 2010 at 11:02 AM
I'm the same and happy about that. All I can say is Girl Scout Cookies are not a good idea.... :-)
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KimMarch 8, 2010 at 11:05 AM
YAY!!! I am down 2.6 lbs! My game plan is to keep doing what I did last week. It made such a huge difference using the MFP to log in everything I ate. It also helped to weigh on Friday and see how I was doing so that I could maintain my weight loss during the weekend which is where I usually fail and gain it all back.

Great job ladies on your weight loss! Keep up the good work and don't give up! :)
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HeidiMarch 8, 2010 at 12:49 PM
I have a *wonderful* visitor this week so i won't be weighing in. It's probably better anyway because I didn't have the greatest food week. I did get to the gym 4 times last week which wasn't bad. This week I am going to focus on getting enough sleep (I never want to work out very hard when my body is so exhausted) and login to MFP every day. I've been slacking in the last little bit.

Congrats to all you weight loss champions! I am truly inspired. Make it a great week!
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AnonymousMarch 8, 2010 at 1:13 PM
Carla here... I'm having some scale issues. I cheated and checked my weight 'unofficially' which wasn't a good idea. I was feeling really awesome midway through the week, then felt a little bummed to only lose one pound on check in day. But the great thing is, feeling awesome midway through the week was a great motivator to keep working out every day. So it's not all bad. Slow and steady will be better for me in the long run.
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AnonymousMarch 8, 2010 at 3:25 PM
Michelle K here, I was super excited to be down 5 for my first week! Of course the fact that I have so much to lose makes a big difference. This just shows that I can really make a dent if I just don't give up....Now if I can just be more consistent with my workouts.
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ShandaMarch 8, 2010 at 5:42 PM
I'm sick so I'm not checking in this week. I'm not sure what I have but I literally slept all day.
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MarianneMarch 8, 2010 at 7:40 PM
Well, no progress for me this week - STINK! But it's so great to read about all YOUR impressive weight loss as well as your positive attitudes.

Next week I, too, am focusing on SLEEP - I've said it before on here lots of times, but I have a major problem letting things go at bedtime and just climbing into bed so that is the kindness I'm going to treat myself to this week. Getting in bed close to 10 PM.

My exercise and eating just naturally is 100X better when I get some good shut-eye so I"m off to finish my preparations for tomorrow and hit the sack. GOOD NIGHT! Off to a good week....
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Amy CMarch 9, 2010 at 12:49 AM
I had a good week last week! I'm on my last night of work and ready to be done. I swear I have 3 pounds of water in each of my legs.

I lost 4 pounds last week. I'm quite happy with that :)

Planning for more yoga, and running this week starting Wednesday.

Have a great week everyone.

Amy
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LeslieMarch 9, 2010 at 7:47 AM
I lost 1 pound last week. But I totally slacked off on exercising. And I can feel it. I feel so sluggish. This week, I'm recommitting to exercise at least 4 days, if not everyday.

Nice work everyone!
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AmyMarch 9, 2010 at 2:02 PM
I can't believe I lost 4 pounds this week! I worked really hard on tracking my food intake and water, and I tried to stay away from the junk food. I am proud of my self! The game plan this week is, Mon & tues, SKI all day! burn those extra calories!
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SarahMarch 10, 2010 at 7:54 AM
WOW WOW WOW!!!! You guys all did SO PHENOMENONALLY WELL!!!!!!!!
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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!