Good Morning, springtime sweeties! It's our halfway point. Check in
today with measurement news in addition to scale news! Let us know
your game plan this week.
3/22/10
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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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Ashley
Hi Everyone! I'm 26, married with 1 baby, living in WI. My favorite workout is swimming!! My goal is to lose 10 lbs and my reward is one new item from Anthropology!
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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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Carla
I'm Carla. I'm a 36-year-old mother of four. Living in WI. My favorite exercise is strength training. I never want to be a muscle girlie but I feel proud when I can pick up and move stuff around without faltering. My goal for now is just to lose ten pounds. My reward will be attending my little brother's graduation with manicured toes.
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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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Heidi
I am a Madison, WI mom of two crazy boys. My fitness lifestyle goes in waves, so I'd love to stick with something consistent! My favorite workout is any type of class that I can attend with other people, my latest favorite being step aerobics. My weight loss goal for this session is 8 pounds. If I reach my goal I am going shopping for an entire day without my kids!
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Isolde
I'm a 34 year-old stay-at-home mom of 2. I am currently training for my first sprint triathlon and in the course of doing so, discovered that I love swimming. My other favorite exercise is running. I also enjoy yoga and am trying to incorporate that back into my exercise regime. My reward when I reach my goal is a nice long massage.
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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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Jen R
I'm a yoga-loving mom of 5. For the next 6 weeks I plan to do power yoga every day, the kind that really builds muscle and makes me sweat. (Did I mention I LOVE yoga?) I'm also going to focus on veggie-based meals and major hydration and cut out most sugar. Through these steps I hope to detoxify, shed fat and gain energy. Reward: the thrill of achievement.
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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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Leslie
27, Madison, WI. Mom to 2 girls, including a newborn. Ready to lose some weight! I love fresh fruit and tennis and pilates, but I'm interested to get into yoga this year. My reward for losing weight will be a new pair of jeans.
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Lisa
I am am a 30 year old mother of 3 beautiful children, and I am just wanting my pre-baby body back. I love all types of exercise, and I love to involve my kids in whatever my exercise routine is. I just celebrated my 9 year wedding anniversary and I am hoping that by my 10 year anniversary I can look just as in shape as I was on the first. I am hoping to regain my confidence and show I am still the young, fun, excited person I was 9 years ago!
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Maggie
Busy mom who is working on losing weight. I've lost 20 pounds so far and according to my new scale I have 58 still to go until I reach my goal weight. I love being outside and playing with the kids in this beautiful spring weather. My goal for this challenge is to lose 10 pounds and as a reward I will take an evening to myself to sit and read a good book.
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Marianne
30 in WI, married, 3 children (5,3,1). Favorite workout is DANCING. Favorite snack is a honeycrisp apple. Goal this 6 weeks is 10 pounds and my reward will be a pair of Harajuku Lovers "Ida" platforms.
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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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Meghan
I'm a 33 yr. old happily married mother of two. I have a P/T job as a vet asst. My favorite workout is trail running and my favorite snack has been yogurt with All Bran mixed in. My goal for this 6 weeks is maintenance. I want to finish my 1st Half strong and run another one in the Fall. My reward will be a day of shopping for me!
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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!
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Red Hot
I love to get my butt kicked in a workout, just wish I had more time for it! I'm trying to lose that extra baby weight, while working 45 hours a week and finding time for my family. The reward will be being able to pull off leggings with my new boots.
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Sarah
Denver, married, FT office job, no chittlins yet, favorite workouts are hot yoga, running outside on a trail, or road biking. Favorite healthy snack is a sliced cucumber w/ lemon juice & sea salt. I am looking to lose 10 lbs in this 6 week challenge to get back to my lightest. My reward will be a much needed pair of running shoes!
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Shanda
I'm a single mom in her mid-twenties who has slowly moved from eating healthy to eating what I can when I can because I don't have time. I'm finally tired of being tired. I miss the energy I use to have. I love playing with my daughter so my reward is going on a trip someplace fun with my daughter.
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Tara
24-year-old teacher, student and wife busy with life. Favorite workout is anything cardio. I love working up a sweat! Favorite healthy snack is clementines or celery with peanut butter. My reward will be a new swimsuit for my vacation to Cancun!
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i lost another pound but my measurements have stayed the same. hhhmmmm...i wonder where the pound came from.... :) it's going to be a tough two weeks for me workout wise. it's spring break and my husband and daughter get 2 weeks plus, my mother-in-law is coming next week. i will have to get creative! have a great week ladies!
ReplyDeleteI lost 1 pound last week! Yeah! I'm up to 5 and that's awesome cause we're at the halfway point, and I'm halfway to 10! I am already starting to notice a difference in the way I feel even with 5 pounds! I'm excited to keep going. My main motivation is recording my food and seeing that I CAN do it! Good luck ladies! I'm sure you all did great!
ReplyDeleteHi Ladies-
ReplyDeleteI am down 1.5 lbs this week. My week was good- but definitely slacked on the weekend. I'm giving credit of my pound loss to the outdoors. It felt good to be OUTSIDE running around.
My game plan for this week is to run 2x outside, swim and continue the biggest loser videos 3x.
Have a great week!!!
I gained .4 of a pound. My measurements stayed the same. Since I'm pretty much at my goal weight, I think that's fine. My main focus right now is training for my first half marathon in June. I will continue to do that and track my food intake. I feel great!
ReplyDeleteHave a FANTASTIC week everyone!
Not my best check-in this week. Only lost 1/2 pound and have only lost 1/2 inch from my bust and hips (no other measurement changes). But considering the week I have had, I'm cutting myself some slack. Renewing my resolve and determined to have a great week this coming week!
ReplyDeleteI'm rocking the maintenance. Still the same. Ha! :) I'm fine. My plan is to drink a bit more water this week. Maybe sleep a little more. And have FUN during this last week in our old house and prepping for the new one! Yay! Yay! Yaaaaayyyy! :) (said like a cheer)
ReplyDeleteI'm down 3 pounds this week and half way to the 10 for this challenge. Loving the outside weather. This week will be fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWay to go ladies! You guys rock!
ReplyDeleteWell it is that time of the month for me but I went ahead a weighed and measured anyways and I am happy to say that I am down 1.4 lbs!!! Woohoo!! I'm not sure how that happened, but I'll take it! :)
My measurements aren't too shabby either:
same in my neck
down 1" chest...booo!!
down 1" waist
down 1.25" low abs
down .75" hips
down .25" thigh
down 1" ribs
same in biceps
up .75" in calf
I was actually down even more before I started the weekend so my game plan is to do better over the weekend! Hope everyone has a fabulous week!
Good morning ladies! I'm back from my trip. I'm not weighing today, I have kankles from my flight. I would rather not record the 5 extra pounds sitting in my lower legs today :)
ReplyDeleteI did measure and aside from my calf measurement, things look great! I'm down 3 inches overall. I'm very happy with my progress.
Looking forward to a productive week filled with activity and healthy food.
I have very mixed feelings today. My scale says I've gained 5 pounds this week! Yeah, I don't think so! :) I had a great exercise week and a pretty good eating week as well. My measurements say I'm down 1 inch all over except one measurement 1/2 an inch. I'm not totally sure what's going on with my body right now. I'm on day two of not nursing my 19month old, so I'm hoping some of that extra weight is milk. :) Who knows! My periods have been weird lately too, so I don't know what's going on! I'm just going to keep plugging along and hope for the best! I am glad about the measurements though! Any thoughts ladies? Hope it's a great week everyone and GREAT job on making it to the half way point!
ReplyDeleteHalf way already? I didn't check in last week, hoping that the gain wouldn't be true if I didn't report it. This week, I gained again, and I'm owning it, and owning up to it. I guess I will reset my goal to lose 5 pounds in the next three weeks since we are at half way. I'm starting water aerobics this week and I'm super excited about that! I hope it will give me more energy and motivation to keep my eating on track.
ReplyDeleteNicki, I had the same problem once. Turned out that the batteries were dieing in my scale. Could that be your problem?
ReplyDeleteSo I didn't want to post today until I was sure I was going to get off my booty and work for this. And since I managed to get out and do 30 painstaking, embarrassing minutes on my bike, I'm feeling pretty awesome.
ReplyDeleteSo I'm down .7 which is nothing to even talk about, might as well call it a maintaining week. Which I'm totally fine with because I did absolutely nothing last week. This week, back on the horse! The weather is perfect to get out on the bike, so I'm hoping to up my endurance and get up those hills w/o having to hop off the bike.
I lost a pound this week. But, it was a hard week. We had some people stay with us and boy do I get sucked into social eating. I've always known that eating was a social thing. But I'm beginning to realize that being social is always an eating thing! There is this unspoken social constraint that you can't hang out with other people unless you have food present. And It's too difficult for me to not eat if everyone else is. Ugh. Any suggestions?
ReplyDeleteWell I weighed myself on my wii fit scale and it said I lost 12 pounds this week. Yes 12 pounds. As much as I would have liked to lose 12 pounds in one week, after a second opinion on a different scale, it seems to appear as if stayed this same this week. But now I know what to do when I'm feeling bad about myself :)
ReplyDeleteI am LOVING this gorgeous weather, but unfortunately my husbands schedule has not worked with me to get in an outside run. This week I am going to try to make it to the gym more and make better food choices. It should be a good one and started off well with a 2 1/2 mile run this afternoon!
Good luck this week ladies!
valerie here,
ReplyDeleteI am the same, which is not good, but I have a plan, this weekend I got a sweet stationary bike off of craigslist ($30) and now I am only watching tv while biking. I am also being more careful about my food. I am trying the tooth-brushing after every snack idea, I am just going to try and eat a ton more vegetables in general.
As for the relatives visiting/social eating dilemma, one of my favorite healthy activities is to take everyone out on a walk. Everyone exercises, it is lovely, and there is time to talk.
Nice work, everyone! Nicki, I'm sure there's a lot of milk & it will take a little while for your body to get comfortable with it's new non-nursing self. The inches are what counts!
ReplyDeleteIn all our preparations for our move, we are selling a lot of stuff we don't want anymore, and we sold our TV stand thing on Friday and my husband therefore boxed up the Wii & all its gear. So no more weighing in for me I guess for a while! I'm going to have to use the scale at the fitness center here, though I know the first time I step on it won't really be a valid marker of any weight loss progress b/c it's calibrated quite differently, but the second time it will! So hopefully that will work out for next Monday. I did do the tape measurer yesterday, though, and sadly I either stayed the same in some areas, or I gained 1/2" in some areas. It was a wake up call- I can't slack off! Even for a couple weeks!
Here's to making it a phenomenal week w/ exercise as a top priority!