Well we have now reached the final weigh in for this challenge! How did everyone end up? I finished strong (for me) by losing .6 this week!
Overall I lost just about 4 pounds, which I am completely happy with.
Although the challenge is over I am going to continue eating smart and exercising regularly!
Please comment with:
1) your weeks weight loss
2) Your overall weight loss
3) and what one idea you are going to take with you once after the challenge!
Good luck everyone!
Monday, May 6, 2013
Monday, April 29, 2013
Monday Weigh In!
We are now entering the last week!
Do your best to push hard to the finish! One word of advice that read once is to go to bed hungry. I love the feeling of waking up hungry because I know my body has been working all night to lose some weight!
How were your goals this week? I had great lunches all week and made some good choices. I got three runs in so I was happy about that! I am actually going to wait to weigh in until tomorrow because I had breakfast before remembering to weigh in this morning (I usually weigh in first thing)
My goal this week is not to eat anything after dinner! That is the biggest way for me to stay on track and certainly helps me go to bed hungry!
Good Luck!
Don't forget to post your weight lost in the comments section!
Do your best to push hard to the finish! One word of advice that read once is to go to bed hungry. I love the feeling of waking up hungry because I know my body has been working all night to lose some weight!
How were your goals this week? I had great lunches all week and made some good choices. I got three runs in so I was happy about that! I am actually going to wait to weigh in until tomorrow because I had breakfast before remembering to weigh in this morning (I usually weigh in first thing)
My goal this week is not to eat anything after dinner! That is the biggest way for me to stay on track and certainly helps me go to bed hungry!
Good Luck!
Don't forget to post your weight lost in the comments section!
Monday, April 22, 2013
Monday Weigh In
Hi everyone!
Well we now have two weeks left in our weight loss challenge! How are you holding up? What is working and what isn't working?
What's working for me is breakfast and snacking! I always do a great job of making good choices when it comes to snacks and breakfast. Part of that comes from regularity. I eat the same few things and don't lose excitement for them.
What isn't working for me is lunch. I seem to struggle to make good lunch choices, and once I've made a bad decision, I tend to give up on the day. So my goal this week is tro stay strong with healthy lunches!
I got to play volleyball a couple of times this week so I was really happy about that! Unfortunately I am at the same weight this week. Hope the next two will be big!
How is it going for you? PLEASE be sure to put your weeks weight loss in the comments as well as update on the sidebar.
Good luck!
Well we now have two weeks left in our weight loss challenge! How are you holding up? What is working and what isn't working?
What's working for me is breakfast and snacking! I always do a great job of making good choices when it comes to snacks and breakfast. Part of that comes from regularity. I eat the same few things and don't lose excitement for them.
What isn't working for me is lunch. I seem to struggle to make good lunch choices, and once I've made a bad decision, I tend to give up on the day. So my goal this week is tro stay strong with healthy lunches!
I got to play volleyball a couple of times this week so I was really happy about that! Unfortunately I am at the same weight this week. Hope the next two will be big!
How is it going for you? PLEASE be sure to put your weeks weight loss in the comments as well as update on the sidebar.
Good luck!
Monday, April 15, 2013
Monday Weigh In!
Good morning everyone!
Today is Monday and that means you need to weigh in! Be sure to comment on this post with this weeks weight lost.
I had kind of an up and down week, but I ended up okay with a weight loss of .8! This week I am going to focus on getting some more intense workouts in. I've also found that not eating anything after dinner works great for me, because that's when I make my worst food choices.
What tactics are you going to use to keep going strong this week?
Today is Monday and that means you need to weigh in! Be sure to comment on this post with this weeks weight lost.
I had kind of an up and down week, but I ended up okay with a weight loss of .8! This week I am going to focus on getting some more intense workouts in. I've also found that not eating anything after dinner works great for me, because that's when I make my worst food choices.
What tactics are you going to use to keep going strong this week?
Friday, April 12, 2013
Friday Fitness
Good morning to all you ten in sixers! How is week three coming?
This weeks post is going to be on your workout schedule. We all have busy lives, whether we have work, kids, and other commitments that fill our day up fast. Where do you fit in your exercise? Do you wake up early? Stay up late, or carve out time during the day? I love to hear how everyone balances their exercise with their daily life.
I am a night person so most of my workouts happen at night, whether that is treadmill, yoga, or pilates. But on the weekends I love to run outside if the weather is permitting (i'm not brave enough to run outside in the winter). This year I got involved in a volleyball team and it was really fun and opened up my mind to the world of team sports (I never played in high school). Plus it was another thing I could do at night.
When do you fit it in? What does a day in your life look like?
This weeks post is going to be on your workout schedule. We all have busy lives, whether we have work, kids, and other commitments that fill our day up fast. Where do you fit in your exercise? Do you wake up early? Stay up late, or carve out time during the day? I love to hear how everyone balances their exercise with their daily life.
I am a night person so most of my workouts happen at night, whether that is treadmill, yoga, or pilates. But on the weekends I love to run outside if the weather is permitting (i'm not brave enough to run outside in the winter). This year I got involved in a volleyball team and it was really fun and opened up my mind to the world of team sports (I never played in high school). Plus it was another thing I could do at night.
When do you fit it in? What does a day in your life look like?
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Whatche Eatin' Wednesday
This post might be a repeat for some of you who were around last challenge but I think it's important and we could all use a good reminder!
This post is going to be all about eating out!
I will first start off by saying that eating out is hard. You lose a bit of control over what goes in your body when you don't prepare it yourself. We went out to dinner on Saturday and did okay. I filled up on a healthy soup and salad ahead of time and boxed up most of my entree for later. Here are a few tips we can all use to make the best choices when you are eating out.
1. If you know you are going to be eating out, get a good workout in before hand, so those extra calories won't hurt as much.
2. Check the menu ahead of time. Greg says he types the restaurant into myfitnesspal to see what comes up and what meals would work. Or look at the menu online to find something that would be healthy. Most chain restaurants post their nutrition online as well.
This post is going to be all about eating out!
I will first start off by saying that eating out is hard. You lose a bit of control over what goes in your body when you don't prepare it yourself. We went out to dinner on Saturday and did okay. I filled up on a healthy soup and salad ahead of time and boxed up most of my entree for later. Here are a few tips we can all use to make the best choices when you are eating out.
1. If you know you are going to be eating out, get a good workout in before hand, so those extra calories won't hurt as much.
2. Check the menu ahead of time. Greg says he types the restaurant into myfitnesspal to see what comes up and what meals would work. Or look at the menu online to find something that would be healthy. Most chain restaurants post their nutrition online as well.
2. Eat something to fill you up a bit before you go like a fiber bar, or a protein bar before getting to the restaurant so your hunger doesn't drive your food decisions. Ever gone to the grocery store hungry? Same idea.
3. Ask them to box up half immediately so you aren't tempted to eat the entire oversized portion. This is especially true of places that are notorious for oversized meals.
4. Order salad dressing on the side and "fork" your salad (dip fork into dressing with each bite of lettuce). You still get the flavor without all the fat.
5. Only order water. The fastest way to burn through your calories is with sugary sodas and drinks. Water is better on your wallet too!
And since we are on the subject of food, what is everyone eating that is helping them stay healthy? Post your best healthy food to help us all out!
Monday, April 8, 2013
Monday Weigh in
Hi everyone!
It's Monday again! How did week two go for everyone?
This week was a great week for workouts for me. I got four good workouts in. I felt good about that side of things.
My food was a different story. And of course my weight reflected it. I am up .2 this week (arrgh!) but I am committed to log my food each day this week, because I find that is when I lose my resolve. I am excited to keep at it!
Make sure to comment in with your weight loss. Also a quick reminder to comment on the posts as often as you can! It helps you stay committed and keep your goals at the forefront of your mind. We only had 3 people weigh in last week!
Good luck. Keep going strong as we enter week 3!
It's Monday again! How did week two go for everyone?
This week was a great week for workouts for me. I got four good workouts in. I felt good about that side of things.
My food was a different story. And of course my weight reflected it. I am up .2 this week (arrgh!) but I am committed to log my food each day this week, because I find that is when I lose my resolve. I am excited to keep at it!
Make sure to comment in with your weight loss. Also a quick reminder to comment on the posts as often as you can! It helps you stay committed and keep your goals at the forefront of your mind. We only had 3 people weigh in last week!
Good luck. Keep going strong as we enter week 3!
Friday, April 5, 2013
Fitness Friday
Positive Thinking: that is the theme of our post today!
Having and maintaining a positive attitude is key in reaching weight loss goals. Let me just say that one more time for emphasis: Having and maintaining a positive attitude is key in reaching weight loss goals!
Lets take two examples. Lets call the first Exhibit A. Exhibit A was excited about making some big changes in her life. She made goals, and got excited about each milestone she reached. Even when she was tired, she kept her goals in mind and pushed hard during her workouts. When she had a rough day, she forgot about it and started fresh the next day. It wasn't long before she met her goals and was thrilled with the distance she had come.
Next is Exhibit B. She was also very excited about losing weight. She made goals but knew in her heart she wouldn't reach them, just as she hadn't so many times before. But she had a tiny of sliver of hope that maybe this time was different. She got to working out and made some real progress. She dropped weight and could feel herself getting stronger. But one day after a setback, she lacked motivation. That night she was too tired to workout. She started to realize that this time would be no different. She was bitter that she couldn't eat the things she wanted and instead ate everything she wanted. The next day was the same. And by the third day she had lost hope completely.
The difference between these two examples was positive thinking. One went into this knowing she would succeed, and the other was destined to fail. The true test of success or failure is how we react to setbacks. Do we recommit and start over the next day? Or do we chalk it up to a lost cause and give up hope completely?
Stay positive! You can do this! Here is a great article about the link between positive thinking and weight loss: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/positive-attitude/MY01150/rss=18
And just to help us get geared up for the weekend, here is some positive thinking as you enter you get ready for some big weekend workouts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR3rK0kZFkg
Having and maintaining a positive attitude is key in reaching weight loss goals. Let me just say that one more time for emphasis: Having and maintaining a positive attitude is key in reaching weight loss goals!
Lets take two examples. Lets call the first Exhibit A. Exhibit A was excited about making some big changes in her life. She made goals, and got excited about each milestone she reached. Even when she was tired, she kept her goals in mind and pushed hard during her workouts. When she had a rough day, she forgot about it and started fresh the next day. It wasn't long before she met her goals and was thrilled with the distance she had come.
Next is Exhibit B. She was also very excited about losing weight. She made goals but knew in her heart she wouldn't reach them, just as she hadn't so many times before. But she had a tiny of sliver of hope that maybe this time was different. She got to working out and made some real progress. She dropped weight and could feel herself getting stronger. But one day after a setback, she lacked motivation. That night she was too tired to workout. She started to realize that this time would be no different. She was bitter that she couldn't eat the things she wanted and instead ate everything she wanted. The next day was the same. And by the third day she had lost hope completely.
The difference between these two examples was positive thinking. One went into this knowing she would succeed, and the other was destined to fail. The true test of success or failure is how we react to setbacks. Do we recommit and start over the next day? Or do we chalk it up to a lost cause and give up hope completely?
Stay positive! You can do this! Here is a great article about the link between positive thinking and weight loss: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/positive-attitude/MY01150/rss=18
And just to help us get geared up for the weekend, here is some positive thinking as you enter you get ready for some big weekend workouts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR3rK0kZFkg
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Whatcha Eatin' Wednesday
Oops! It's Thursday!
This weeks post is going to be about healthy snacking. Snacks are an important part of weight loss because it curbs your appetite so that you don't get ravenous by mealtime and blow all your calories. You just need to make the right kinds of snack choices to give you the biggest bang for your calorie buck. Looking for a snack that has fiber or protein or both is a great option for feeling full. Here are some options for a filling but low calorie snack:
Carrots or celery with hummus
String cheese
Apple with Peanut/Almond butter
Pretzels dipped in yogurt
Fresh fruit with whipped cream (I like reddi whip)
light butter popcorn
Fiber One bar
yogurt topped with granola
1/2 c. frozen yogurt
fruit or green smoothie
Whole wheat toast with jam
healthy muffins (applesauce instead of oil)
Applesauce
Fruit Leather
Frozen grapes
Pickles
Clementines
Veggies with guacamole
handful of olives
What are your favorite snacks to get you through the day? Keep it up guys!
This weeks post is going to be about healthy snacking. Snacks are an important part of weight loss because it curbs your appetite so that you don't get ravenous by mealtime and blow all your calories. You just need to make the right kinds of snack choices to give you the biggest bang for your calorie buck. Looking for a snack that has fiber or protein or both is a great option for feeling full. Here are some options for a filling but low calorie snack:
Carrots or celery with hummus
String cheese
Apple with Peanut/Almond butter
Pretzels dipped in yogurt
Fresh fruit with whipped cream (I like reddi whip)
light butter popcorn
Fiber One bar
yogurt topped with granola
1/2 c. frozen yogurt
fruit or green smoothie
Whole wheat toast with jam
healthy muffins (applesauce instead of oil)
Applesauce
Fruit Leather
Frozen grapes
Pickles
Clementines
Veggies with guacamole
handful of olives
What are your favorite snacks to get you through the day? Keep it up guys!
Monday, April 1, 2013
Monday Weigh In!
Hi everyone! Today is the day!
Be sure to weigh yourselves and update your weight in myfitnesspal. It will automatically update the badge on the blog.
A few tips on weighing yourself:
1. Weigh yourself the same time every week. Weight fluctuates so much throughout the course of a day, so stay consistent!
2. Use a digital scale! Sometimes, especially since you are weighing in every week, half a pound can make a big difference on your psyche! We use a cheap one that was only 10 dollars, but it does the trick!
How did you do this week? Did you stay strong even with Easter dinner? I was nervous with how it all went (especially since our dinner guests brought a second dessert!) But I am so excited that I am down 2.6 this week! That is my my personal record for most in one week ever! I just need to keep it up!
Greg also had his personal best of being down 5 pounds this week, but being sick all week and losing his appetite was the culprit for that one! I don't recommend that route :)
Don't forget to put this weeks weight loss in the comments section. And if you didn't lose (or didn't lose as much as you wanted) let us know what you are going to do differently this next week.
Keep it up everyone!
Be sure to weigh yourselves and update your weight in myfitnesspal. It will automatically update the badge on the blog.
A few tips on weighing yourself:
1. Weigh yourself the same time every week. Weight fluctuates so much throughout the course of a day, so stay consistent!
2. Use a digital scale! Sometimes, especially since you are weighing in every week, half a pound can make a big difference on your psyche! We use a cheap one that was only 10 dollars, but it does the trick!
How did you do this week? Did you stay strong even with Easter dinner? I was nervous with how it all went (especially since our dinner guests brought a second dessert!) But I am so excited that I am down 2.6 this week! That is my my personal record for most in one week ever! I just need to keep it up!
Greg also had his personal best of being down 5 pounds this week, but being sick all week and losing his appetite was the culprit for that one! I don't recommend that route :)
Don't forget to put this weeks weight loss in the comments section. And if you didn't lose (or didn't lose as much as you wanted) let us know what you are going to do differently this next week.
Keep it up everyone!
Friday, March 29, 2013
Friday Fitness
Hi friends!
We are now entering the dreaded weekend, and to top that off, it's also Easter! My house will be full of Easter Candy, Rolls, muffins, potatoes and all kinds of Eastery goodness. I am going to do my best to fill up on fruit and salad before the heavier food comes out. Also, I am going to do a hard workout on Saturday to keep me on track. What is your plan to stay on track?
I wanted to make the topic of this post: using technology in your workouts. So far I use youtube occasionally when I am looking for a new workout routine. I especially love it for pilates and yoga. I also have this program on our treadmill that shows a video of trail runs all over the world. So my morning can be through Hawaii, Africa, or even my childhood neighborhood. And for outdoor runs I like to use mapmyrun.com to help me find a good run as well as track my distance. Of course myfitnesspal is a must, but I think pinterest is a great place as well to find more specific workouts. For instance I am teaching a yoga class to the Young Women in our ward next week and pinterest helped me craft a basic workout for them.
I have just recently entered the world of Smartphones (I know how late am I on this?). I am still adding apps one at a time and looking for some that will keep me on track with my exercise. Any good recommendations?
Good luck! See you on Monday!
We are now entering the dreaded weekend, and to top that off, it's also Easter! My house will be full of Easter Candy, Rolls, muffins, potatoes and all kinds of Eastery goodness. I am going to do my best to fill up on fruit and salad before the heavier food comes out. Also, I am going to do a hard workout on Saturday to keep me on track. What is your plan to stay on track?
I wanted to make the topic of this post: using technology in your workouts. So far I use youtube occasionally when I am looking for a new workout routine. I especially love it for pilates and yoga. I also have this program on our treadmill that shows a video of trail runs all over the world. So my morning can be through Hawaii, Africa, or even my childhood neighborhood. And for outdoor runs I like to use mapmyrun.com to help me find a good run as well as track my distance. Of course myfitnesspal is a must, but I think pinterest is a great place as well to find more specific workouts. For instance I am teaching a yoga class to the Young Women in our ward next week and pinterest helped me craft a basic workout for them.
I have just recently entered the world of Smartphones (I know how late am I on this?). I am still adding apps one at a time and looking for some that will keep me on track with my exercise. Any good recommendations?
Good luck! See you on Monday!
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Whatcha Eatin' Wedensday
Congratulations on making it two days in! Does what you are eating seem to be at the forefront of your mind? In a couple of weeks you will be pros, and healthy eating will be second nature.
Today's post is going to be about how to eat healthy when you're cooking for one. For me that is lunch! This is the meal that I typically want to be easy and fast, and sometimes easy and fast isn't always healthy. Here are some lunch options that I use to keep me going, but are low in calories:
Open Face Turkey Sandwich (206 Calories):
Whole wheat bread (one slice), lots of turkey slices (maybe 6), half a slice of pepperjack cheese, 3 small slices of avacado.
Veggie Tortilla Pizza: (220 Calories)
Tortilla, pasta sauce, mushrooms, green peppers, shredded mozzarella cheese (2 T)
Baked potato with Broccoli and Cheese: (272 Calories)
Baked potato with 1 cup chopped broccoli topped with 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
Southwest Baked Sweet Potato: (213 Calories)
Baked sweet potato, 1/4 c black beans, 1/4 cup corn, 1 T sour cream, 1/4 cup salsa, sprinkled with cumin.
These are just a few options that I rotate through regularly. Another great option is eating healthy leftovers. Doesn't get faster or easier than that!
I also love to uses Wednesdays as "recipe swap" days using your favorite healthy recipes. Here's one I used this week for the first time and it was AMAZING.
Mexican Lime Soup with Chicken (270 Calories for 1.5 cups)
Today's post is going to be about how to eat healthy when you're cooking for one. For me that is lunch! This is the meal that I typically want to be easy and fast, and sometimes easy and fast isn't always healthy. Here are some lunch options that I use to keep me going, but are low in calories:
Open Face Turkey Sandwich (206 Calories):
Whole wheat bread (one slice), lots of turkey slices (maybe 6), half a slice of pepperjack cheese, 3 small slices of avacado.
Veggie Tortilla Pizza: (220 Calories)
Tortilla, pasta sauce, mushrooms, green peppers, shredded mozzarella cheese (2 T)
Baked potato with Broccoli and Cheese: (272 Calories)
Baked potato with 1 cup chopped broccoli topped with 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
Southwest Baked Sweet Potato: (213 Calories)
Baked sweet potato, 1/4 c black beans, 1/4 cup corn, 1 T sour cream, 1/4 cup salsa, sprinkled with cumin.
These are just a few options that I rotate through regularly. Another great option is eating healthy leftovers. Doesn't get faster or easier than that!
I also love to uses Wednesdays as "recipe swap" days using your favorite healthy recipes. Here's one I used this week for the first time and it was AMAZING.
Mexican Lime Soup with Chicken (270 Calories for 1.5 cups)
Ingredients:
- 2 or 3 limes
- 3 chicken breasts
- 1 tsp. kosher salt, plus more, to taste
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper, plus more, to taste
- 1 large white onion, chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeño chili, seeded and minced
- 3 cups chicken broth (or water with 3 chicken boullion cubes)
- 3 cups water
- 1 Haas avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
- 1 cup rice (mine was leftover from a previous meal)
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 2 tsp cumin
- Cook and cut chicken. Put in large saucepan with all ingredients. Simmer until bubbly.
What are you eating this week?
Heidi
Monday, March 25, 2013
Monday Weigh-In
Hey Everyone!
I am super excited to start this Ten in Six Challenge! I have loved to see the variety of people that have come together to make this happen. We all come from across the country, and all from different backgrounds and are at different places in our lives, and yet we are all joined together in one common goal!
One word of advice to give you as we start this new challenge is to stay on the wagon! We all will have times where we are motivated and feeling great, as well as times where things aren't going good and the chocolate stash in cupboard gets the best of us :) If you have a bad day or a bad week, don't give up! Just start fresh again and recommit. Just remember you are doing your body a favor!
And as always, don't forget to weigh on with your weight on myfitnesspal. I know you are all getting this in your email but I would love to get some comments on the blog with how everyone is feeling today as we start this new challenge! I know I am feeling great!
Heidi
10in6.blogspot.com
PS. If you are doing this for a second time or already have been using myfitness pal, please zero out your weight so we can all start fresh! Go to "weigh in" and then edit previous entries and put in your new starting weight. Thanks!
Monday, March 18, 2013
Final Weigh-In
It's that time!
How did everyone do this week? How about overall? Were you happy with your progress?
This week I am down .2. While I wish it would have been more, I am happy with my progress thus far, even though I didn't reach the ten pound weight loss goal. I have seen a difference in the way my clothes fit and it just feels amazing to know I am doing something positive for my body and health.
This is the end of this challenge. I am going to be starting a new challenge one week from today (Monday, March 25th). If you would like to continue another six weeks, let me know. Otherwise I will be erasing the profiles and starting fresh.
Thanks everyone who participated these last six weeks!
Don't forget to comment with your final week's weigh in!
Heidi
How did everyone do this week? How about overall? Were you happy with your progress?
This week I am down .2. While I wish it would have been more, I am happy with my progress thus far, even though I didn't reach the ten pound weight loss goal. I have seen a difference in the way my clothes fit and it just feels amazing to know I am doing something positive for my body and health.
This is the end of this challenge. I am going to be starting a new challenge one week from today (Monday, March 25th). If you would like to continue another six weeks, let me know. Otherwise I will be erasing the profiles and starting fresh.
Thanks everyone who participated these last six weeks!
Don't forget to comment with your final week's weigh in!
Heidi
Monday, March 11, 2013
Week 5 Weigh In
Okay people! We are at our second to last weigh in and entering our final week of the challenge. Make it count!
I was extremely diligent this week (in order to make up for the lost ground from our trip) and it showed! I am down 2 pounds this week!
Don't forget to post your numbers in the comments section.
Good luck!
I was extremely diligent this week (in order to make up for the lost ground from our trip) and it showed! I am down 2 pounds this week!
Don't forget to post your numbers in the comments section.
Good luck!
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Fiber and Fast Food!
Good morning!
Today we are going to focus on TWO things we can do to be successful in losing weight. The first is FIBER!
There are two types of Fiber: soluble (helps lower cholesterol and control glucose levels) and insoluble (helps promote healthy digestive system). Here are some foods that contain soluble fiber: oats, peas, beans, apples, citrus fruits, carrots, barley. And foods that contain insoluble fiber: Whole-wheat flour, wheat bran, nuts, beans and vegetables, such as cauliflower, green beans and potatoes.
Fiber also helps you to feel full throughout the day. High fiber cereals or fiber bars are the easiest way for me to get a quick boost of fiber (though I wouldn't eat both in one day or your digestive system will feel it !) Here are some great high fiber cereals (that don't kill you with sugar): Kashi GoLean, Fiber One Caramel Delight, Kirkland Spiced Pecan, Fiber One honey clusters, and Yellow box Cheerios (the fiber is only 3 grams, but with only 1 gram of sugar). Myfitness pal can track how much fiber you are eating in the food section. (if fiber doesn't show up then click on settings to add it).
The next thing is fast food. I hate fast food. It's poorly made food that doen't even taste great. But sometimes it just can't be avoided (if you are running in between events or are on vacation). So I thought I would post some healthier fast food options that won't break the calorie bank.
1. KFC Honey BBQ Sandwich (280 calories)
2. Chick-fil-A Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich (270 calories)
3. Taco Bell Fresco Style Bean Burrito (330 Calories)
4. McDonalds Grilled Snack Wrap with Honey Mustard OR Grilled Snack Wrap with Chipotle BBQ Sauce (260 Calories)
5. McDonalds Southwest Salad With Grilled Chicken (330 calories)
6. Subway roast beef sandwich on wheat (no cheese) w/ apple slices (335 calories)
7. Sonic Junior Burger w/ apple slices (350 calories)
8. Taco Bell Fresco Style Grilled Steak Soft Taco (170 calories)
9. Wendy's Large Chili (330 calories)
What have you been eating this week? Share your recipes or tips!
Monday, March 4, 2013
Monday Weigh In
Hi everyone!
Today is the moment of truth! Please be sure to put your weight loss in for the week! How are you doing? We are now entering week four so really try to ramp up to be able to reach your goal!
We took a trip to Nashville this weekend and that darn Southern food just about killed me! I am up 1.6 even though I had some of my hardest workouts to date.
I cannot stress enough how important it is to log your food! Greg and I found that anytime we log our calories, we lose a significant amount of weight. Anytime we gat lax and stop, even for a couple of days, our weight loss reflects it.
I am committed to be extremely diligent these last two weeks. Jennifer, I do not know how you lose any weight living in Louisiana! You are my new hero!
Keep it up guys and don't forget to comment!
Heidi
Today is the moment of truth! Please be sure to put your weight loss in for the week! How are you doing? We are now entering week four so really try to ramp up to be able to reach your goal!
We took a trip to Nashville this weekend and that darn Southern food just about killed me! I am up 1.6 even though I had some of my hardest workouts to date.
I cannot stress enough how important it is to log your food! Greg and I found that anytime we log our calories, we lose a significant amount of weight. Anytime we gat lax and stop, even for a couple of days, our weight loss reflects it.
I am committed to be extremely diligent these last two weeks. Jennifer, I do not know how you lose any weight living in Louisiana! You are my new hero!
Keep it up guys and don't forget to comment!
Heidi
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Whatcha Eatin' Wednesday
Hi Everyone!
Today's focus is going to be on WATER! We all know that we are supposed to be drinking a substantial amount of water each day, but it can sometimes be hard. Here are some great reasons to keep drinking water:
1. Curb your appetite! Drinking a full glass of water before a meal can help you feel full faster. And at zero calories, it's a great way to reduce calorie intake.
2. Improve your skin! The amount of water you drink is directly related to having great skin.
3. Drinking a good amount of water could lower your risks of a heart attack. A six-year study published in the May 1, 2002 American Journal of Epidemiology found that those who drink more than 5 glasses of water a day were 41% less likely to die from a heart attack during the study period than those who drank less than two glasses.
4. Get an energy boost! Not getting enough water can cause fatigue. If you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated!
5. Boost your digestion. Often water can help cure stomach acid problems, and water along with fiber can cure constipation (often a result of dehydration).
What are your tips for drinking more water? What benefits have you noticed?
Today's focus is going to be on WATER! We all know that we are supposed to be drinking a substantial amount of water each day, but it can sometimes be hard. Here are some great reasons to keep drinking water:
1. Curb your appetite! Drinking a full glass of water before a meal can help you feel full faster. And at zero calories, it's a great way to reduce calorie intake.
2. Improve your skin! The amount of water you drink is directly related to having great skin.
3. Drinking a good amount of water could lower your risks of a heart attack. A six-year study published in the May 1, 2002 American Journal of Epidemiology found that those who drink more than 5 glasses of water a day were 41% less likely to die from a heart attack during the study period than those who drank less than two glasses.
4. Get an energy boost! Not getting enough water can cause fatigue. If you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated!
5. Boost your digestion. Often water can help cure stomach acid problems, and water along with fiber can cure constipation (often a result of dehydration).
What are your tips for drinking more water? What benefits have you noticed?
Monday, February 25, 2013
Monday Weigh-In
Hi Everyone!
Did everyone stay committed over the weekend? If you had a rough week or weekend, today is a new day, and a new chance to reach your goals. Do not fall off the wagon!
This week lets challenge those excuses! We will always be too tired, too busy, dealing with challenges, and surrounded by temptation, but WE CAN DO IT! Make it happen this week.
This week I am down .6 lbs. This puts me at 3.8 total. It's a bit behind where I want to be at the halfway point so I have some making up to do the next three weeks!
Good luck everyone! Make this week count! Don't forget to comment with your weeks weight loss.
Heidi
Did everyone stay committed over the weekend? If you had a rough week or weekend, today is a new day, and a new chance to reach your goals. Do not fall off the wagon!
This week lets challenge those excuses! We will always be too tired, too busy, dealing with challenges, and surrounded by temptation, but WE CAN DO IT! Make it happen this week.
This week I am down .6 lbs. This puts me at 3.8 total. It's a bit behind where I want to be at the halfway point so I have some making up to do the next three weeks!
Good luck everyone! Make this week count! Don't forget to comment with your weeks weight loss.
Heidi
Friday, February 22, 2013
In-Home Workouts
It is snowing today. When it snows it means I really don't want to get the kids bundled up. I really don't want to trudge around in the snow and I REALLY don't want to deal with all the slippery snowy roads.
Even though I know you all don't live in snowy climates, I'm sure we all have days where we just don't want to go anywhere. So today I am going to focus my post great in-home workouts.
1. Youtube: my favorite go to source for working out at home. I have some pilates video favorites, but youtube has anything! Zumba, kickboxing, yoga, circuit training...whatever! It may take a few tries to find videos you like and feel comfortable with but it definitely mixes it up when working at home seems boring.
2. Jump Rope: Find an open space and go for it! One of the most effective cardio workouts, jumping rope can burn anywhere from 11-20 calories per minute! And as a bonus you can watch TV while doing it!
3. Run (or walk) Stairs: We don't all have them, but if you do it can be a great workout. This burns 100-239 calories in just ten minutes (depending on your weight and if you are running or walking them). Throw on your favorite music and you might even enjoy yourself!
4. Video games: I know this sounds juvenile, but doing a dance game with the kids or hula hooping can burn a surprising number of calories. A bonus is that my kids think I'm cool (they don't have a good gauge yet for what "cool" is)
5. Labor Intensive Housework: Ditch the mop and wipe the floor on hands and knees. Shovel the snow (for us cold people) mow the lawn (for all you warm people) reorganize the garage, carry laundry up and down the stairs, paint a wall, or do some serious scrubbing. Did you know cleaning is in myfitnesspal? If you just have to much housework to go to the gym, combine to two. Throw on some music and dance while you sweep!
Just one other item of business before heading into the weekend. I am sad to see so few people commenting. The main purpose of this challenge is to help eachother, share ideas, and be accountable. But the process will fail if there is no participation. Please please please make your comments. How are things going? What works for you? WHat are your plans to stay committed going into this weekend?
Good luck and I'll see you on Monday at Check-in!
Even though I know you all don't live in snowy climates, I'm sure we all have days where we just don't want to go anywhere. So today I am going to focus my post great in-home workouts.
1. Youtube: my favorite go to source for working out at home. I have some pilates video favorites, but youtube has anything! Zumba, kickboxing, yoga, circuit training...whatever! It may take a few tries to find videos you like and feel comfortable with but it definitely mixes it up when working at home seems boring.
2. Jump Rope: Find an open space and go for it! One of the most effective cardio workouts, jumping rope can burn anywhere from 11-20 calories per minute! And as a bonus you can watch TV while doing it!
3. Run (or walk) Stairs: We don't all have them, but if you do it can be a great workout. This burns 100-239 calories in just ten minutes (depending on your weight and if you are running or walking them). Throw on your favorite music and you might even enjoy yourself!
4. Video games: I know this sounds juvenile, but doing a dance game with the kids or hula hooping can burn a surprising number of calories. A bonus is that my kids think I'm cool (they don't have a good gauge yet for what "cool" is)
5. Labor Intensive Housework: Ditch the mop and wipe the floor on hands and knees. Shovel the snow (for us cold people) mow the lawn (for all you warm people) reorganize the garage, carry laundry up and down the stairs, paint a wall, or do some serious scrubbing. Did you know cleaning is in myfitnesspal? If you just have to much housework to go to the gym, combine to two. Throw on some music and dance while you sweep!
Just one other item of business before heading into the weekend. I am sad to see so few people commenting. The main purpose of this challenge is to help eachother, share ideas, and be accountable. But the process will fail if there is no participation. Please please please make your comments. How are things going? What works for you? WHat are your plans to stay committed going into this weekend?
Good luck and I'll see you on Monday at Check-in!
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Whatcha Eatin' Wednesday
Wednesday is my favorite day of this challenge because I love to get great ideas of what to eat! If you aren't eating healthy food you LOVE, you likely won't continue a healthy lifestyle!
So I am asking each one of you to post one (or more) recipes or food ideas that are helping you make it through!
Here are a few that have been helping me this week:
This dinner fills all my meal criteria: fast, healthy, cheap, and tasty! It is quite filling at at only 230
calories it's a huge bang for your buck! A twist on the traditional baked potato. Great for a quick lunch.
Ingredients:1 sweet potato1/4 cup black beans
1/4 cup salsa
1 tsp light sour cream
1/2 tsp cumin
Directions:
Poke sweet potato and microwave on high for 5
minutes (or bake in oven until soft: 350 for 1 hour or
so)
Cut potato in half lengthwise. Smash and sprinkle with cumin and top with the rest of ingredients.
Salsa Chicken Enchiladas
Ingredients:
4 chicken breasts
1 cup salsa (any kind)
8 flour tortillas
I can green chile Enchilada Sauce
1/2 c. Cheddar or Pepper Jack Cheese
Put frozen chicken breasts in crock pot and cover with salsa. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4. Shred chicken in crock pot 3/4 of the way through. Fill tortillas with shredded chicken/salsa combo and roll and place in casserole dish. Top with enchilada sauce and cheese. Bake at 400 for 20 minutes.
Monday, February 18, 2013
Monday Weigh-in
Another Monday is here again! How did everyone do? My eating was not as stellar this week, but my workouts were more intense.
I am happy to say I am down 1.6 pounds this week!
Just a little tidbit of information: it takes 3,500 calories burned to lose a pound. 3,500! So be excited about every pound you lose because 3,500 is a lot of calories to burn!
Don't forget to write your weight lost in the comments section.
You guys are doing great!
I am happy to say I am down 1.6 pounds this week!
Just a little tidbit of information: it takes 3,500 calories burned to lose a pound. 3,500! So be excited about every pound you lose because 3,500 is a lot of calories to burn!
Don't forget to write your weight lost in the comments section.
You guys are doing great!
Friday, February 15, 2013
Exercise to boost your brain
How did everyone fare this Valentine's Day? Our festivities are this weekend so I still have some temptation ahead of me. I will say that I only gave myself one piece of chocolate this whole week. Quite the feat for a chocolate love like myself!
Well this week I am going to focus on exercise and the brain. I recently read a book called "Spark: the Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain" by John J. Ratey. I was fascinating (and really science heavy just as a warning). We are always told about the benefits of exercise on the body, but this book focused on the link between the exercise and the brain. I will some up the basic points that relate to us and our exercise:
1. Exercising in the morning boosts brain activity, attention span and focus for the rest of your day. (Students had better tests scores when doing a rigorous workout before school, than those who exercised during the day- in fact, it put these kids first in the world in regard to science scores)
2. Exercise is a mood changer and can help make you happier. This is beyond jus the "runners high" or endorphin release originally thought.
3. Exercise is a major player in coping with depression, anxiety, ADD and increases your stress threshold. A 35 minute workout each day can drastically reduce the effects of these problems and some patients even weaned themselves off of medication as a result of pure exercise.
4. Exercise helps increase the repair of damage to your brain, delaying the effects of memory loss and reduces your risk of dementia.
I am hoping to make morning exercise a regular routine to get my day going, because heaven knows I could use a little extra brain power in the day.
What exercise have you been doing this week? I am going to try to do some "outdoor" running tomorrow (at a local fieldhouse) to mix it up a bit from the treadmill I've been doing this week.
Have a great weekend everyone!
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Eating out
Hey all you Ten in Sixers! We halfway through week two and with a special holiday coming up I wanted to talk about eating out!
I will first start off by saying that eating out is hard. You lose a bit of control over what goes in your body when you don't prepare it yourself. We went out to dinner on Saturday and did okay. I filled up on a healthy soup and salad ahead of time and boxed up most of my entree for later. Here are a few tips we can all use to make the best choices when you are eating out.
1. If you know you are going to be eating out, get a good workout in before hand, so those extra calories won't hurt as much.
2. Check the menu ahead of time. Greg says he types the restaurant into myfitnesspal to see what comes up and what meals would work. Or look at the menu online to find something that would be healthy. Most chain restaurants post their nutrition online as well.
I will first start off by saying that eating out is hard. You lose a bit of control over what goes in your body when you don't prepare it yourself. We went out to dinner on Saturday and did okay. I filled up on a healthy soup and salad ahead of time and boxed up most of my entree for later. Here are a few tips we can all use to make the best choices when you are eating out.
1. If you know you are going to be eating out, get a good workout in before hand, so those extra calories won't hurt as much.
2. Check the menu ahead of time. Greg says he types the restaurant into myfitnesspal to see what comes up and what meals would work. Or look at the menu online to find something that would be healthy. Most chain restaurants post their nutrition online as well.
2. Eat something to fill you up a bit before you go like a fiber bar, or a protein bar before getting to the restaurant so your hunger doesn't drive your food decisions. Ever gone to the grocery store hungry? Same idea.
3. Ask them to box up half immediately so you aren't tempted to eat the entire oversized portion. This is especially true of places that are notorious for oversized meals.
4. Order salad dressing on the side and "fork" your salad (dip fork into dressing with each bite of lettuce). You still get the flavor without all the fat.
5. Only order water. The fastest way to burn through your calories is with sugary sodas and drinks. Water is better on your wallet too!
And since we are on the subject of food, what is everyone eating that is helping them stay healthy? A few meals we have eaten this week are a pumpkin french toast bake (made even lighter by substituting two of the eggs for greek yogurt), delicious ham and potato soup, and White Bean Chicken Chili with cornbread. Here is the recipe:
White Bean Chicken Chili
(you can also substitute 1 1/4 cup dry great northern beans, but you will need to add an additional 2 cups of water)
2 cans Great Northern beans
- 1 can green chiles, diced
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth (or 2 cups water with 2 tsps. of chicken bouillon)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 package corn, frozen
- 1 tablespoon cumin
-1 tsp salt
(you can also substitute 1 1/4 cup dry great northern beans, but you will need to add an additional 2 cups of water)
2 cans Great Northern beans
- 1 can green chiles, diced
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth (or 2 cups water with 2 tsps. of chicken bouillon)
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 package corn, frozen
- 1 tablespoon cumin
-1 tsp salt
Put all ingredients in the slow cooker for 4 hours on high and shred the chicken in the pot after 3 hours.
What are you eating? And what is your plan for eating out this week? What restaurants do you prefer?
PS. One of my favorite restaurants for eating out is Noodles and Company. They have a great healthy option menu, is reasonable priced (and delicious) and as a bonus my kids don't bug the other customers because it's a really casual place. Win all around.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Monday Weigh-In
Congratulations on surviving the first and hardest week of 10 in 6! It only gets easier from here!
Make sure you weigh in by commenting on the comments section of this post. If you are reading this from your email, make sure to go to 10in6.blogspot.com.
Even if you did not lose weight or even gained this week make sure to weigh in and say what you are going to do differently this week. Every week is a new week!
I am down 1.2 pounds this week!
Happy Monday!
Heidi
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Interval Training
Hi Everyone!
I know this post was supposed to be on Friday, but that's how it goes sometimes right?
How is everyone doing? As we enter the weekend, be sure to make some plans on how you will stick to your goals even though your routine might be a little different. Keep that Monday weigh-in at the forefront of your mind!
How is everyone exercising? This week I did some running, pilates, and even shoveled the driveway (living in heavy snow does have it's advantages!)
Interval training is our focus today. Interval training is essentially alternating bursts of intense activity with intervals of lighter activity.
For example, if you like jogging, occasionally add a sprint for short periods. If you walk, add some jogging, or even power walking intermittently. Here is what the Mayo Clinic website says about the benefits of interval training:
I know this post was supposed to be on Friday, but that's how it goes sometimes right?
How is everyone doing? As we enter the weekend, be sure to make some plans on how you will stick to your goals even though your routine might be a little different. Keep that Monday weigh-in at the forefront of your mind!
How is everyone exercising? This week I did some running, pilates, and even shoveled the driveway (living in heavy snow does have it's advantages!)
Interval training is our focus today. Interval training is essentially alternating bursts of intense activity with intervals of lighter activity.
For example, if you like jogging, occasionally add a sprint for short periods. If you walk, add some jogging, or even power walking intermittently. Here is what the Mayo Clinic website says about the benefits of interval training:
- You'll burn more calories. The more vigorously you exercise, the more calories you'll burn — even if you increase intensity for just a few minutes at a time.
- You'll improve your aerobic capacity. As your cardiovascular fitness improves, you'll be able to exercise longer or with more intensity. Imagine finishing your 60-minute walk in 45 minutes — or the additional calories you'll burn by keeping up the pace for the full 60 minutes.
- You'll keep boredom at bay. Turning up your intensity in short intervals can add variety to your exercise routine.
- You don't need special equipment. You can simply modify your current routine.
Keep it up people! Don't forget to weigh in on Monday by putting your weekly weight lost in the comments section of Monday's post. Also, Don't forget to comment throughout the week. We are all here to help and boost each other through this process, and commenting can do just that.
Good luck!
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Whatcha Eatin' Wednesday
Good Morning! How is everyone doing so far?
This morning I wanted to talk about breakfast- The most important meal of the day!
Breakfast is a vital key to a healthy lifestyle. According to the USDA only 44% of the population eats breakfast every day!
I thought we could share some of our best healthy breakfast ideas that get you going and keep you feeling full.
I try to have some kind of protein and some kind of fiber in my breakfast each day. It is no secret that I LOVE to have a smoothie for breakfast (even when it's below zero outside!) It's a great way to get a huge serving of fruits and vegetables, so add a little flax, or oats for some fiber, and some greek yogurt for protein, and voila! a perfectly balanced breakfast I can make and eat in about 5 minutes. My only problem is making enough for the kids who invariably ask for some :)
Here are a few smoothie basics for all you smoothie novices out there:
1. Most of our smoothies are a concoction of only a few ingredients: frozen fruit, sugar/honey (optional), skim milk and lowfat vanilla yogurt. This is a winner every time.
2. If frozen fruit isn't something you have on hand, 6-8 ice cubes can be thrown in the blender.
3. The key to a perfect smoothie is adaptation. If you have don't have frozen strawberries but still want it cold, mix with frozen orange juice concentrate. Want more fiber? Add some ground flax or grind up some oats first. If you don't have fresh fruit, try canned. Some unlikely things I have put in smoothies are: pineapple juice (saved from when I drain canned pineapple), coconut milk, applesauce, white grape juice, powdered milk, ground flax seed, nutella, and peanut butter.
4. Frozen fruit can sometimes be expensive. Freezing bananas about to go bad is a great way to have smoothies inexpensively. Our local store sells old bananas super cheap, I just chunk them and put them in a freezer bag in the freezer. Also the Dollar tree sells small bags of frozen peaches. A great deal! Costco is always a great place for berries and strawberries.
Here are some of our favorite recipes:
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
2 bananas
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 cup milk
1-2 tablespoons honey (depending on sweetness preference)
6-8 ice cubes
Blend until smooth. Ice can be omitted if bananas are frozen.
Serves 4
Strawberry Orange Banana Smoothie
1 1/2 cup orange juice
2 cups strawberries
1 banana
6-8 ice cubes
Serves 4
Peach Orange Banana Smoothie
3/4 cup orange juice
2 cups frozen peaches
1 cup skim milk
1 banana
Serves 4
Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie
1 cup frozen strawberries
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
2 tablespoons white sugar
6 ice cubes
Serves 2
Also, all of these smoothies can be made "green" by adding spinach, broccoli, or carrots! I promise you won't even notice the difference. Even my kids chug green smoothies like they are milkshakes.
What are you eating for breakfast?
This morning I wanted to talk about breakfast- The most important meal of the day!
Breakfast is a vital key to a healthy lifestyle. According to the USDA only 44% of the population eats breakfast every day!
I thought we could share some of our best healthy breakfast ideas that get you going and keep you feeling full.
I try to have some kind of protein and some kind of fiber in my breakfast each day. It is no secret that I LOVE to have a smoothie for breakfast (even when it's below zero outside!) It's a great way to get a huge serving of fruits and vegetables, so add a little flax, or oats for some fiber, and some greek yogurt for protein, and voila! a perfectly balanced breakfast I can make and eat in about 5 minutes. My only problem is making enough for the kids who invariably ask for some :)
Here are a few smoothie basics for all you smoothie novices out there:
1. Most of our smoothies are a concoction of only a few ingredients: frozen fruit, sugar/honey (optional), skim milk and lowfat vanilla yogurt. This is a winner every time.
2. If frozen fruit isn't something you have on hand, 6-8 ice cubes can be thrown in the blender.
3. The key to a perfect smoothie is adaptation. If you have don't have frozen strawberries but still want it cold, mix with frozen orange juice concentrate. Want more fiber? Add some ground flax or grind up some oats first. If you don't have fresh fruit, try canned. Some unlikely things I have put in smoothies are: pineapple juice (saved from when I drain canned pineapple), coconut milk, applesauce, white grape juice, powdered milk, ground flax seed, nutella, and peanut butter.
4. Frozen fruit can sometimes be expensive. Freezing bananas about to go bad is a great way to have smoothies inexpensively. Our local store sells old bananas super cheap, I just chunk them and put them in a freezer bag in the freezer. Also the Dollar tree sells small bags of frozen peaches. A great deal! Costco is always a great place for berries and strawberries.
Here are some of our favorite recipes:
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
2 bananas
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 cup milk
1-2 tablespoons honey (depending on sweetness preference)
6-8 ice cubes
Blend until smooth. Ice can be omitted if bananas are frozen.
Serves 4
Strawberry Orange Banana Smoothie
1 1/2 cup orange juice
2 cups strawberries
1 banana
6-8 ice cubes
Serves 4
Peach Orange Banana Smoothie
3/4 cup orange juice
2 cups frozen peaches
1 cup skim milk
1 banana
Serves 4
Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie
1 cup frozen strawberries
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
2 tablespoons white sugar
6 ice cubes
Serves 2
Also, all of these smoothies can be made "green" by adding spinach, broccoli, or carrots! I promise you won't even notice the difference. Even my kids chug green smoothies like they are milkshakes.
What are you eating for breakfast?
Monday, February 4, 2013
Motivation!
Hey Everyone!
I am super excited to start this Ten in Six Challenge! I have loved to see the variety of people that have come together to make this happen. We all come from across the country, and all from different backgrounds and are at different places in our lives, and yet we are all joined together in one common goal!
Now my biggest barrier in starting any exercise or weight loss regimen is motivation. Obviously we all feel some level of motivation or we wouldn't be doing this program, but what are your best tips for keeping the motivation going?
Here are a couple ideas I've found to be helpful, but please chime in to help us maintain the enthusiasm we feel now to the end!
Tips to Stay Motivated:
1. Keep a record of how well you are doing. Myfitnesspal has a button that says reports. it will show you a graph of how the weight loss has been going over the past few weeks and months. It's a great visual to see the weight loss progress over time!
2. Keep your eye on the goal. Post motivational notes to yourself on the mirror, or even on your fridge! Keep the chatter in your head positive while you exercise. Exercise with someone who will encourage you! I don't mean to talk about myfitnesspal again, but there is a button that says "complete this entry" once you've logged all your food for the day. Then it will display something that says "if every day were like today, in 5 weeks you would weigh..." I LOVE using this because it keeps me energized to keep going.
3. Keep things interesting. Sometimes the monotony of trying to lose weight can bog us down. Eating the same food or doing the same exercise routine can get boring. Find several exercises you love and rotate them. Run stairs at a local school. Pull up a workout video on Youtube. Try a new type of food. I like to make smoothies for breakfast or for a treat, and I find when I use the same ingredients over and over I get tired of them. But the last time I went to the store I bought frozen mango, and I found myself getting excited again about a new recipe.
What ideas do you have?
Did everyone weigh in?
Heidi
I am super excited to start this Ten in Six Challenge! I have loved to see the variety of people that have come together to make this happen. We all come from across the country, and all from different backgrounds and are at different places in our lives, and yet we are all joined together in one common goal!
Now my biggest barrier in starting any exercise or weight loss regimen is motivation. Obviously we all feel some level of motivation or we wouldn't be doing this program, but what are your best tips for keeping the motivation going?
Here are a couple ideas I've found to be helpful, but please chime in to help us maintain the enthusiasm we feel now to the end!
Tips to Stay Motivated:
1. Keep a record of how well you are doing. Myfitnesspal has a button that says reports. it will show you a graph of how the weight loss has been going over the past few weeks and months. It's a great visual to see the weight loss progress over time!
2. Keep your eye on the goal. Post motivational notes to yourself on the mirror, or even on your fridge! Keep the chatter in your head positive while you exercise. Exercise with someone who will encourage you! I don't mean to talk about myfitnesspal again, but there is a button that says "complete this entry" once you've logged all your food for the day. Then it will display something that says "if every day were like today, in 5 weeks you would weigh..." I LOVE using this because it keeps me energized to keep going.
3. Keep things interesting. Sometimes the monotony of trying to lose weight can bog us down. Eating the same food or doing the same exercise routine can get boring. Find several exercises you love and rotate them. Run stairs at a local school. Pull up a workout video on Youtube. Try a new type of food. I like to make smoothies for breakfast or for a treat, and I find when I use the same ingredients over and over I get tired of them. But the last time I went to the store I bought frozen mango, and I found myself getting excited again about a new recipe.
What ideas do you have?
Did everyone weigh in?
Heidi
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Welcome to Ten in Six!
1. Create a free personal profile on the My Fitness Pal website. This is what you'll use to enter in your goals, weight, measurements, calories consumed, calories burned, etc. If you already have a profile, zero it out by deleting the past weight measurements. Go to the Apps page and get the code for your badge (second row down all the way to the left).
2. Email me (heidibrose at gmail dot com) your name, badge code, and what you want in your little bio on the right side bar. I'd love to see what your favorite workout is, what your favorite healthy snack is, and what your reward will be when you succeed. Also let me know if you want your email address added to the blog so that whenever another challenger posts, it goes straight into your email inbox (I suggest this b/c it keeps the challenge at the forefront of your mind).
3. On the morning of Monday, February 4th, log into your My Fitness Pal profile and enter your starting weight and all the starting measurements you want to. Start tracking calories & workouts. Check in Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to the blog here to let us know how it's going, what you're up to, share your successes & encouragement, etc. I'll ask for specific things in the posts for you to add your comment on or to check-in on (weigh-ins/check-ins will be on Mondays, recipe-sharing on Wednesdays, etc.).
4. Weights will be private (unless you want to share) b/c we'll just be reporting how much weight and how many inches we drop; no one will know the starting #s. No references to last names, no links to your private blogs, no photos, etc.
Can’t wait for everyone to get started! You all are going to do great!
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