October 12 - NEW YOU by NEW YEARS weigh in

Aloha all

weight still droping well inspite of all. 206 this week.

2nd goal non existant this wekk! Ah well never mind.  Been preoccupied with Dad and getting him and Mum back to normal. Still lots to be positive about. Exercise more or less nil this week though.

Happy with how I am reacting to stresses though. Eating still not lapsed into former old habits and new fueling plan almost natural now. I am away camping with family for 9 days so the first real test. I am ot taking the bike this time... though was tempted! BUT! Physio said last night I could start power walking sooooo..... I will be taking her at her word and this weeks goal is to do 14 sessions over the next 9 days. (as long as nothing aggrivates) Also she advised to wear compression clothes after walking. Must take a pick! It is not pretty... LOL. Good frightener for haloween.

Swimming has taken a real hit so... I am taking action and booked in to do a TI weekend course. I know it won't make me a swimmer overnight but it will straighten out my style for the drills I am doing and I think it will give more confindence in my abilities and help me to turn the corner and start to emerge as a.... swimmer. WOW.

Next week I'll be late in weighing in, Sat night probably. And inspires will be low I'm afraid as I am away. Normal service resumed on my return.

Best tip I have is for those it is appropriate to, make the mind swith from eating food to refueling your body.

If you got a Fararri you wouldn't put lard in it for fuel, would you?*?*? So imagine yourself as a Fararri, okay for some of us a bit old, rusty and carring some rubbish inside.

Weigh in & let us know how the week went. Did you meet your 2nd goal? Have you been out there inspiring?

Also, question of the week: Share one of your favorite healthy eating/weight loss tips, tricks, or recipes.

Good Morning, all!

And, yep, I echo the sentiments of thanking Kristen for doing such a great job on the thread - it helps with accountability - a lot!

New You in the New Year Challenge
Starting: 202.6 lbs / 114 cm Hips
Current: 199.2 lbs / 112 cm Hips
Delta-Total: 3.4 lbs / 02 cm Hips
Delta-Week: 1.8 lbs / 01 cm Hips

This week I FINALLY have dipped into the "100s"... no longer can I say, yeah, if I was a guy I would be a Clydesdale."  I will always be an Athena (68" but I'm cool with that.

I will be traveling for business (with a quick visit to family tied-in this weekend) for the next seven days.  It sounds as if the hotel has a fantastic workout facility, so there should not be any excuses!

Let' see, this week's question:
I guess my tip is that I pack a lunch bag every day with breakfast, lunch, and at least three meals of small snacks.  This makes it easier to pass the vending machines, and the "customer visit leftover dessert table" at work. 
And, "Brown Rice, it's not just for lunch/dinner any more": I am a huge fan of brown rice and hard-boiled egg whites for breakfast.  It is hot (when nuked), filling, and a nice chewy experience.  Throwing a little shredded parmesan cheese on top (former Cheddarhead) makes it taste almost sinful.
I make up a batch of brown rice in my rice cooker on Sunday afternoon, and it lasts for the week.  Easy, low cost, tasty, whole grain... you know the rest.

Everyone's numbers are looking great this week, keep up the good work!
 - Sharon

Starting weight: 248
Last week: 250
This week: 249
Change: -1

I'm -1 for the week, however still +1 for the challenge.

I tried to dump soda, but started getting massive headaches and as soon as I took a sip of soda..headache went away.  I switched to Diet Pepsi Max...but it's still soda..so put me down for another NO on secondary.

As for tips, I read somewhere if you have to start justifying it, or negotiate with yourself, then you probably shouldn't be eating it.

Have a Good Weekend All!

Tim

Good morning,

Last week wt: 165.4lbs   This week: 164 lbs so I am down 1.4 lbs.

as for my goal...I am keeping the same one and have been good food wise 6 days..I did slip over the weekend a little but not too much.

My best tip: water, drink it alot. I need to drink more myself and I know how hard ti is sometimes ti get it in but it really help everything work better.

You guys are great and really keep me on track. Congrats to everone on getting it done and for trying so hard.  Have a great weekend.

Chris

Start:  164.8

Week 1: 160.8

Week 2 : 160.2  18.2% bf

Secondary goal: yes and expanded to logging of foods on log in addition to calories

Much closer to the upper limit of what I should be eating calorie wise due to tailgating at a football game, wine harvest festival, and a pizza buffet yesterday. 

Best tip I have is to drink water.  Lots of it.  I try to drink at least 100oz a day in addition to what I drink while I work out.   Secondly, protein especially casien (milk or powder) as it digests slower than whey protein and leaves you filling full longer.  Lastly, bigger breakfasts and smaller dinners.

Starting Weight - 145.4

Last Week - 144.4

This week - 144.4

Down 1, 5.4 to go

I have been stuck at this weight since the 10/2. When I first got here I thought it was due to being dehydrated so I have been upping the water, upping the exercising (9 out of the last 10 days) and I am noticing my body changing (things getting smaller) so hopefully I am toning and that is why I am stuck - gosh I hope so. Will see what happens next week.

My second goal - failed miserably - can I change it to abs 3x a week since I think that will be more motivation for me than all over strength right now - if I do both great but one would be better.

My tip - have good food in the house and if necessary cut up. We had bought grapes at the store on Sunday but I never touched them until I cleaned them up and had them in a bowl yesterday. I think it is easier to clean everything when you get it (if possible) since you are more likely to grab it if it is ready instead of grabbing it, cleaning it and then eating it.

Congrats to everyone. Keep it up.

I am down a half pound, 178.5.  I have been hovering around this same freakin' number since July and it is annoying!  I have been exercising very consisently and eating pretty well.....argh.  Just gotta keep plugging away, I guess!  Eventually my body will decide it doesn't need it.

My weight loss tips are also to drink a ton of water, write down what you eat, and if I catch myself heading to the pantry to raid the kid's snacks, eat an apple instead!  This week I am going to try to cut out diet soda and see if that makes a difference, as I hear it really holds the weight on.  I still haven't had my BF% measured, so I will make that call today.  Final weight loss tip is to keep all kids' meals out of my mouth.  I am not the garbage disposal!!!!! 

Have a great weekend!  It's my anniversary tomorrow and I am sure I will fall off the wagon a bit, but will be right back on!

Starting Wt: 231

Last Week: 229

This Week: 231

I got off track early and never really recovered. Not sure why I allow this "sabotage" to happen, but there it is. High hopes for this week, though. My brother-in-law and best biking buddy is coming in to visit this weekend and we'll have a long, fast ride tomorrow in the cold.

Secondary Goal: Worked out 3 times this week - not the 5 I'm shooting for.

Weight loss tip? Wish I had one! Ok, really it's deciding what I'm going to eat for the whole week on Sunday morning, then going to the grocery store and buying only what I need for the menu, and then, follow it. It's very important to only go to the grocery one time a week.

Good luck everybody!

Bill

I'm in at 159 :-)

Down from last week :-)

Made some progress on my second goal - got in a good strength and core workout

Meal tip:

I like to combine the following

• brown rice (cooked of course - lol)
• black beans
• diced grilled chicken
• salsa

I mix a batch of it up and put it in the fridge to take for lunches, it's great after a workout.  Really fills you up, it's super easy to make and it's good for you.

A bonus is that my kids don't like it - LOLOL

Still at 221 for the week - started at 222.

I have had a terrible last 6 weeks.  I am eating garbage all of the time - not drinking enough water and my exercise has dropped considerably.   I don't believe that I am stressing about having daughter in December but maybe I am - I know my weekends are now consumed with getting the house ready and going to garage sales looking for baby stuff.  I think that I will put myself on a strict schedule for exercise and eating and see how that works - I might as well get used to it...I heard rumor that free time is limited once a baby shows up.

I guess the tip that worked for me in the past and which I will start again is to plan my meals ahead of time - especially packing lunch for the day.  Also - sugar free Jello with low fat cool whip is great for a low calorie snack at night.

It's not a rumor about the free time, read my blog for more on that one! You just need to set priorities yet remain flexible within certain parameters, and let yourself off the hook once in a while without any negative self-talk (easy to say, hard to do).  Major congrats on the little one on the way!  You will be so amazed at the parenting experience, so don't forget to enjoy that first and foremost (and support mama a LOT!!!!!).  Keep up the good work!!

Hey, great work everyone! 

I think I started at 181, but weighed in this morning at 180.   I didn't do much of anything different this week, so I'll have to work a little harder next week to keep losing.

My secondary goal of 3x/week ab workouts didn't happen this week, but I'm going to keep it for next week.

Stir fry is one of my favorite recipes for weight loss.  The big bag of frozen veggies from Costco, a few shrimp and a mix of 1/4 cup chicken broth, 1T soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch and...um...I can't remember the last ingredient...great help I am.  Just pick a stir fry recipe out of book and mess with it until you like it.  Good way to get a plate full of veggies.  If you put it over brown rice it's even better.

Which reminds me, I tried an Uncle Ben's microwave pouch of brown rice - 90 seconds to a hot bowl of brown rice.  Probably not as good for me as 'real' rice, but it works and it's quick.