TenInSix: Monday Morning Check-In

7/19/10

Monday Morning Check-In

Good morning, girls!
Check in and let us know how you're doing!!! What's your game plan for this last week of the challenge?

9 comments:

SarahJuly 19, 2010 at 7:23 AM
I am 2.2 lbs up since the start of this challenge. I am not super pleased with that, but it is what it is and keeping monitor of my weight even when I am in my goal range is important for not letting 40lbs creep up on my like it did slowly over the first 5 1/2 years of marriage. It is what it is and I'm going to have a great week with a small loss!! Game plan is agua, agua, agua!!!
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Mini MeJuly 19, 2010 at 8:42 AM
Good Morning!! I am down 1.4lbs for the last two weeks. Definitely in the right direction. I am past the point on this journey of getting large numbers so my motivation is being healthy and feeling stronger and seeing muscle in places that didn't show it before. My game plan this week is more water!! It is hot and humid so without enough water I drag really bad!

I do have a question because I need help. I am experiencing some weird things after long runs. This last Saturday was the worst so I am stumped. After finishing a long run I get dizzy and nausea then the rest of the day my stomach is achy and crampy. I drank more during the run and had a bonk bar which I was hoping would help. Any suggestions?? Anyone have something similar happen to them? If so how did you overcome it? I am training for my 4th half and really want to hit my goal time!!! Thanks!
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MaggieJuly 19, 2010 at 11:21 AM
I am down 2 pounds this week. Yahoo!! My game plan this week is to keep on trucking. I plan on watching what goes into my mouth and making sure I stay within my calorie limit every day.

It's going to be a great week!!
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MeghanJuly 19, 2010 at 11:41 AM
Mini me, my suggestion is to try eating a little before you run.

Could someone explain to me HOW I gained 5 lbs last week?!! I'm serious, no joke. It's not that time of the month. I ate pretty normally and even started running again! Help!

On the up side, my sports med doc cleared me to run my Half in Sept! I've got to be careful while training, but I can do it!
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MaggieJuly 19, 2010 at 11:55 AM
Meghan,
that's the best news I've heard in a long time--I mean about the half marathon!! Sorry about the five pounds. It must be water:(
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MarianneJuly 19, 2010 at 12:39 PM
Thanks for the good attitude, Sarah. I've noticed pounds come creep up fast when I've just lost them. Like my body is still happy to maintain a higher weight I just came from and slides back up with little slacking on my part. Then the longer I maintain a lower weight, the easier it is to maintain it. Interesting, and frustrating sometimes!

Meghan, awesome. So happy for you! Forget those stinkin new pounds, they'll fly right off. Weather and stuff play into weight too.

Maggie - amesome, too!!!

This week I'm down 1.5 pounds YAAAAAY!

Plan is to eat lots of plants, and water - good idea Mini me - to not be sluggish in mugginess. Run some, workout my core HARD some, and make every day a sweaty good one.
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LeslieJuly 19, 2010 at 7:06 PM
Hey all-- I'm getting my resolve back. I kinda lost steam for a little while, but I'm determined to get back on the wagon. I feel like my goal weight is so close and I want to make it there.

I kept track of my calories last week and lost 2 pounds. I've found that tracking calories is the only way I really stay accountable for what I'm eating. So I'm going to keep at it. And hopefully fit in some exercise too.

Thanks for all the positive-ness. I haven't commented for a while, but I read every post and every comment and I appreciate the motivation each of you provide me. You ladies are awesome!
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SarahJuly 20, 2010 at 6:37 AM
Mini Me, I'd say more food & more electrolytes! Your body is hitting a wall b/c it's running out of fuel. When you're sweating a ton in the sweltering heat of summer, sometimes water alone is not enough. Even if you're drinking gallons a day. It'll go right through you and be sweated out. Try electrolytes to get more hydration to stay in your body. Ideally, that's Pedialyte, but there are homemade recipes for that all over online. Here's one http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/electrolyte-water-recipe that calls for:
1 liter of water
1/2 tsp of baking soda
2 tbsp of agave nectar
1/2 tbsp of sea salt
Mix together
Or you can try gatorades, powerades, etc.
With how much you sweat when you run, I don't think the hydration you're taking in has much time to do your body good before you're dripping it off on the trail :)
Also, keep in mind that higher temperatures (outside and body temps) mean higher calorie burn. Your body's becoming a furnace. Try a heart rate monitor to re-calculate your summer outdoor running calorie burn and eat accordingly in My Fitness Pal, b/c it's definitely going to be higher than in cooler weather. Like if you average a burn during cool weather of 120 calories a mile, then in the winter maybe that's 145-150. So maybe you think you're eating enough but you're not.
Just some things to think about :)
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Mini MeJuly 20, 2010 at 7:45 AM
Do you really burn more calories when it is hot outside? Thanks for all the great info! I think this helps explain also why I have been sooo exhausted lately. It has been hot and humid this last month and I haven't been taking in electrolytes or more food. Definitely some things to think about and try. THANKS!!!

I LOVE this blog!

Yeah you know I leave a stream on the trail with my sweat : )
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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!