TenInSix: Monday Morning Check-In

3/15/10

Monday Morning Check-In

Good morning, healthy girls!

You made it 2 weeks! Yay!

Let us know how much you're up or down, tell us all about your side
challenge experiment over the weekend, and share your game plan for
this week.

Make it a great day!

20 comments:

Mini MeMarch 15, 2010 at 5:34 AM
Good Morning!! I am down another pound!!! That is 5lbs in two weeks!! Can you tell that I am excited!! This weekend felt great minus the head cold. Great run on Saturday and this morning I upped the resistance level on the elliptical and it was a fabulous workout!!

This week I need to make sure I get enough water. By Wednesday afternoon I am dragging and then Thursdays workout suffers. But not this week!! I am going to drink lots of wonderful water!!!

How did everyone else do?? Any fun tips for this week??
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CheriseMarch 15, 2010 at 5:37 AM
Down 1 pound this week - yeah! And we have been using our blue plates for every dinner since I saw the Side Challenge article.

Plan for this week is to keep on keeping on ... Going to try to get to the gym M-Th and then walk with the kids to school on Friday for my exercise.
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NickiMarch 15, 2010 at 6:09 AM
My "visitor" is here this week, so no weigh-in for me! Plan this week us to keep plugging along, keep reminding myself about the water, and getting in some good workouts. I tried the exercise before eating and smelling certain foods when hungry to curb appetite. The exercise worked for me, but not always realistic in terms of fitting it in at those times of the day. I'm going to keep trying it though! Have a great week everyone!!!!
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MeghanMarch 15, 2010 at 6:30 AM
I'm down 1 pound this week! Yea!
My plan is to keep on keepin' on with what I'm already doing and to really hit the training schedule for the 1/2 marathon I'm doing in June. I feel great! Congrats to Cherise and Mini Me!! I've always said, the slower it comes off, the longer it stays off!
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AmyMarch 15, 2010 at 6:37 AM
My 'visitor' is also here, so I am not weighing in.... I feel last week was out of control compared to the first week... I was out of routine since I was gone for 2 1/2 days skiing! But I think I ate too much thinking 'oh.. I'll burn it off skiing for 8 hours a day!' Not sure that was a good approach! But I'm ready to go this week! Got my water bottle ready, and I'm gonna get back to the gym! The time changed is killing me, but I'm sure I'll get used to it! Great job everyone! I'm gonna make it a great week!
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cluphf familyMarch 15, 2010 at 6:42 AM
it's me, allison. i am down 1 this week! i haven't seen the weight i am at in awhile. so the side challenge...i thought i would try kissing your hubby 10 times a day. it's been interesting. i didn't think we had lost much of our spark since we got married but....i guess with the kids and how busy life gets you sometimes forget the little things. my husband really noticed. it's been fun!!! try it! ;) i plan on sticking with my biggest loser dvd but trying really hard to get something in on the weekend. keep up the great work ladies!!!
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MaggieMarch 15, 2010 at 6:54 AM
I'm down two pounds. Yahoo! I feel great and am ready for another week. Bring it on!
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HeidiMarch 15, 2010 at 7:05 AM
I am down two pounds so yay! The pat two weeks have been really stressful (sick kids, husband gone, and 4 showings on the house) so my workouts and eating have really suffered, but still seeing myself lose numbers on the scale is motivation to start again this week!

I am going to try to get to the gym 4 times this week so hopefully that can keep me focused and on track.

This week I ate on small plates for all our meals and it went great! It kept me perfectly portioned and really deterred me from getting up to get seconds. I've started doing the same thing with bowls. I fill a small bowl up with snacks, or dips, or soup instead of a larger one.
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MarianneMarch 15, 2010 at 7:52 AM
I wanted to shout out a big hoorah for Meghan. She ran her farthest distance ever yesterday! Way to go!!!
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SarahMarch 15, 2010 at 9:48 AM
Yay for all you awesome gals! That's awesome (and a little creepy coincidental) that Mini Me, Cherise, Meghan, & Allison are all down 1 lb! You're all doing great- it's a marathon, not a spring- and you're definitely going to be keeping that off!

Maggie & Heidi, 2 lbs! Woohoo! Way impressed!

And yay, Meghan, for going your furthest distance ever! HOW PROUD ARE YOU, sassy thang :) ???

I weighed in at exactly the same as last week, which has me THRILLED! I was dreading getting on the scale this morning b/c I just KNEW I had gained w/ how crazy my week was but I didn't! I maintained! Yay!

This week I plan on making exercise a priority again (I only worked out twice last week). My GAME PLAN for this week is getting in some kind of exercise 6 days this week, even if it's only 5 mins, I don't care, no excuses, stress aside, pity party sopped up, moving on to bigger & better things :-)

I did not do one of the side challenges especially, but I did the closet cleaning last Monday, technically before the side challenge started. And funny enough, my plates in my kitchen are bright cobalt blue :)

Thanks for sharing such great feedback on how your experiments went! Remember to try it and report here, then your name's in a drawing for
a magnetic meal planning board w/ grocery list pad!!!!! I'll announce the winner in tomorrow morning's post :)
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SarahMarch 15, 2010 at 9:50 AM
*** oops, I meant to say it's a marathon, not a SPRINT! :) I must have spring on my mind!
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AnonymousMarch 15, 2010 at 10:08 AM
Carla here... I'm feeling awesome about my little ticker on the side there. It gives me a little bounce to my step. Even the draggy feeling that the time change brings can't bring me down today.
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MarinMarch 15, 2010 at 10:29 AM
I'm up 1.8 lbs :( I'm really struggling right now and tons of excuses come to mind, but I'm trying to push through those & stay positive.

So on to a new week. Still trying to sort out my schedule, and so is baby boy, who, after sleeping 8 then 6 hrs, decided to wake up 4 times last night. Its nice enough outside today that I think I'm going to get out the bike and try to fix the tires today.

So, my kitchen is blue & we already eat on smaller plates, but I tried to eat spicy things restaurant style, which sort of worked, except I love spicy things. :) I still want to try the walking before meals thing and if my hubby would get home at a reasonable, predictable time, then I think he'd like to do it together! :)
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Jeanie and Vaughn BighamMarch 15, 2010 at 10:42 AM
I'm up 2 pounds :( after I weighed myself Aunt Flow showed up so I'm using her as the excuse.

I had a very bad weekend. My marriage is on the rocks so I've been doing a lot of crying. Hopefully this week will go better.
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JenMarch 15, 2010 at 10:57 AM
I have maintained for the last 2 weeks. Jeanie, you're in my prayers. Great job everyone!
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LeslieMarch 15, 2010 at 12:26 PM
I lost a pound this week. I've also had a stressful week. Been sick, kids sick, husband out of town. I've only had enough energy to do the minimal stuff. This week I'm committing to exercising again.

And I have to say, that I really do notice how my food choices make me feel. I came down with a cold and my energy was just sapped, so I kindof just ate whatever I felt like eating, that was easy to find. And then I felt even worse. Stomachache, etc. Good food makes a difference.
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Amy CMarch 15, 2010 at 1:09 PM
Apparently I had a good week last week! Down 3 pounds and into a new decade!!!! I didn't think my eating was all that good, but I did get a few good workouts in.

I think I've discovered the solution to my ankle and leg swelling problem!!! TEDs (support hose) If any one has trouble with ankle swelling when you are on your feet for long periods of time I highly recommend them. My feet and legs don't hurt nearly as much at the end of a shift now either.

I am off to Las Vegas tomorrow morning for an Arbonne conference. I will be there until Sunday. I decided to go for the upgraded room and pay a little more to have a refrigerator. Last year I felt trapped by my food options. This year I plan to have a good breakfast in my room every day, and I'm going to go to the grocery store when I get there so I have options for lunch as well.

I'm planning to go for a run down the strip at least 1 morning. It looks to be about 4 mile round trip from my hotel. There is a gym as well, but the weather is supposed to be amazing, so I'm planning for outside exercise.

Good job last week everyone. It's a new week, let's keep moving forward!

Amy
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LeahMarch 15, 2010 at 3:43 PM
I am the same again this week. I need to push myself more when it comes to exercising. I haven’t increase the intensity of my work out in a while, so I need to do that. On the food side things are going great. I am planning my meals the day before, and it is working out great.

As for the side challenge, I have been making spicy food or just adding hot pepper. An example of this is adding pepperoncinis to a sandwich, making taco salad and adding more jalapeños, buying hotter salsa (medium or hot depending on the brand). I can’t tell if it’s burning more calories but it does taste great! I have also been talking walks before dinner. I have made it my goal to take Charlie on a walk ever day when I get home from work.

I’m going to keep this up and hopefully see results next week!
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KimMarch 15, 2010 at 6:51 PM
WOW! I am really impressed with everyone's weight loss! You should all be very proud of yourself...great job!

Well this last week I maintained which I am happy about considering the week that I had. My goal will be to really focus on my eating and to hopefully get some workouts in this week. My youngest daughter is really sick and found out she has a really bad case of the croupe and is borderline pneumonia. So rather than going to the gym, I will be getting really creative at home.

Sorry Sarah, I can't report on the side challenge because I didn't do it and even though it is too late to put my name in the drawing, I would like to try some of these out anyways, so I will report on those later.

Jeanie, I too will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there and know there is a group of women who care about you and who are here for you!
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SarahMarch 16, 2010 at 4:13 PM
From Ashley RE: Side Challenge Results

"Okay- I've tried a trick experiment for the past couple days....
I did number #13, Serve your dinner restaurant style- I dished up dinner and then put the leftovers in the fridge, before the meal even started. It really helped my portion control... and I didn't sneak a few extra bites when putting leftovers away. I'm going to stick with this for a couple weeks- and hopefully see some results!!!
I also love #51. I always try to brush my teeth right after dinner, so I don't snack after 7:00."

And so, for the people who did the side challenge, I've got:
Cherise
Nicki
Allison
Heidi
Marin
Leah
Ashley

Is that right? So these 7 girls tossed in a hat, and the winner is..................................................................................................................................................

LEAH! Congratulations, Leah! I'll give you your calendar tomorrow :)
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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!