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!
Monday, April 29, 2013
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!
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