Well, we did it. We did exactly what we said we would not do. We got a little puffed up and thought we were able to sneak a bit and rationalize those girl scout cookies + + +---well whatever we told ourselves, the scale ratted us out. Between all 4 of us, we did not loose one pound. A few ounces here and few there, but none that even add up to a pound...how dreadful.
No excuses....just a touch irritated, all of us. Here we are at the start of week 4...we need to get our butts in gear! How about you?
The hard part is that we know what works, why can't we stay committed for a bit longer? A little cheat here, a little cheat there...all of a sudden we are eating pizza, beer & Shamrock shakes! YIKES!
Here is to a much better week than last!
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Progress 2 weeks in
We have made it through week 2. Workouts great, food pretty good. Commitment, strong as ever. How about you?
Our progress after 2 weeks= mama down 3 lbs, "E" down 2, Thing 2 down 2.5 and Thing 3 down 5.2!
UFFDA!
Although we all know we have our weak points/lack of will at times and still like beer, we are happy with our progress. We must stay committed. Starting Week 3 I know that if I stay clean and committed, I will see a brand new number on the scale. This is about the time I like to give myself a little lenience and rationalize about why it is ok to eat this or maybe miss a workout. Not this time. Anticipation of seeing a new number will motivate me for this week. What is your motivation this week?
Black Bean Hummus...here is a newly discovered treat that really jazzes up any veggies with minimal calories plus fiber!
Put into your food processor or blender
1 can black beans
red wine vinegar
garlic
cumin
lemon juice
push the button and blend to preference and get ready for a taste treat! This is also great instead of butter or mayo for a sandwich. Give it a try, you will love it!
Let us know how you doing! Remember for 60 days, a workout 6 of 7 days and clean eating is your priority. You can do it! Put your plan together and go for it!
Our progress after 2 weeks= mama down 3 lbs, "E" down 2, Thing 2 down 2.5 and Thing 3 down 5.2!
UFFDA!
Although we all know we have our weak points/lack of will at times and still like beer, we are happy with our progress. We must stay committed. Starting Week 3 I know that if I stay clean and committed, I will see a brand new number on the scale. This is about the time I like to give myself a little lenience and rationalize about why it is ok to eat this or maybe miss a workout. Not this time. Anticipation of seeing a new number will motivate me for this week. What is your motivation this week?
Black Bean Hummus...here is a newly discovered treat that really jazzes up any veggies with minimal calories plus fiber!
Put into your food processor or blender
1 can black beans
red wine vinegar
garlic
cumin
lemon juice
push the button and blend to preference and get ready for a taste treat! This is also great instead of butter or mayo for a sandwich. Give it a try, you will love it!
Let us know how you doing! Remember for 60 days, a workout 6 of 7 days and clean eating is your priority. You can do it! Put your plan together and go for it!
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
One Week in!
OK...we, 3 of the 4, have weighed in after 1 week. I, no loss, exactly the same --there are some variables here, but I won't bore you with the details--baseline this week is no loss. Really working hard for next week, I need 4 lbs! Thing 2-- 2 lbs and Thing 3 --3 lbs. E is a few days behind us on the scale...we will see her progress next week. All in all, although the scale is moving slower for some of us, I guess just me, we are doing well. No missed workouts, great food...now the key--stick with it!
Weekends are always difficult for me. I like beer and all the routine including veggies/water that my body is used to M-F, flies out the window. What I really cannot figure out is that when I am in a great rhythm, I choose to let it go on the weekend. I feel much better, more energy, positive attitude + + + when I discipline myself and I move to irritation mode when I do not...Knock Knock Puddin Head...
How are you doing? Who out there is doing this with us? Tell us about your success!
Lesson learned last weekend...if you are serious about an early week weigh in, keep your fiber intake up!
Weekends are always difficult for me. I like beer and all the routine including veggies/water that my body is used to M-F, flies out the window. What I really cannot figure out is that when I am in a great rhythm, I choose to let it go on the weekend. I feel much better, more energy, positive attitude + + + when I discipline myself and I move to irritation mode when I do not...Knock Knock Puddin Head...
How are you doing? Who out there is doing this with us? Tell us about your success!
Lesson learned last weekend...if you are serious about an early week weigh in, keep your fiber intake up!
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Not much more to add!
Greetings,
Mama pretty much summed things up in the last post.
Here's my confession: I gained weight during our 90 day challenge. Sad but true.
I took a gamble and lost - or gained if you will. My sense was that I was not getting enough regular cardio and didn't have it in me to change that. Couple that with eating the same - if not a bit more - and, well.....the proof is in the math.
To best describe my need for cardio is to think of a huge German Shepard who needs to be vigorously walked everyday or they go stir crazy....that's me (without the bark:-)
20 lbs. is the goal. I'm not happy about having to lose more than what I had hoped just to reach my goal - but I'm not going to back down. We have mapped out our workouts and are both in agreement that cardio + resistance is needed in every workout. That doesn't mean you need to join a gym or buy a bunch of equipment - your own body can serve as resistance given the correct exercises such as push ups, dips, squats, etc.
Another key thing to remember when doing such exercises is to:
Here we go again!
Mama pretty much summed things up in the last post.
Here's my confession: I gained weight during our 90 day challenge. Sad but true.
I took a gamble and lost - or gained if you will. My sense was that I was not getting enough regular cardio and didn't have it in me to change that. Couple that with eating the same - if not a bit more - and, well.....the proof is in the math.
To best describe my need for cardio is to think of a huge German Shepard who needs to be vigorously walked everyday or they go stir crazy....that's me (without the bark:-)
20 lbs. is the goal. I'm not happy about having to lose more than what I had hoped just to reach my goal - but I'm not going to back down. We have mapped out our workouts and are both in agreement that cardio + resistance is needed in every workout. That doesn't mean you need to join a gym or buy a bunch of equipment - your own body can serve as resistance given the correct exercises such as push ups, dips, squats, etc.
Another key thing to remember when doing such exercises is to:
S-Q-U-E-E-Z-E!
I have to consciously remind myself that there is actual muscle below the chub. My hope is that I will see more of it after 60 days.Here we go again!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
We're Back!!!
Almost 1 month with no update...what a couple of loads we are! On top of not blogging, our workouts have been sketchy and our food, along the same lines. In a nut shell, we fell apart. On the flip side, we are back, motivated, smarter, understand our triggers better and are ready to put our plan into action!
Our initial 90 day plan is officially done tomorrow, so E & I felt yesterday was a great day to dump it and revamp...why don't you join us?!!
We will be working out 7 days, then one off. Heavy cardio with sprinklings of weights & deep stretching. 10 weeks is the time commitment. We will weigh in once a week--every Tuesday. Our food will consist of 1500 cals per day. Our parameters are set, no obsessing, no excuses, just do it! Food is the biggest key...our 1500 cals will consist of fruits/veggies/protein & carbs--minimal refined sugar. There is very little room for processed food in this equation! Key--if you are eating well balanced, natural foods, your body will not crave the processed junk. Example of yesterdays food from mama
1 egg & 1 pc wheat bread 200
water
3/4 cup blueberries & 1 egg white 75
1 cup grapes 100
raw broccoli/tomatoes/1/2 can tuna with ital dressing & hot sauce 225
1 orange 100
water
3/4 cup tortellini w/ spag sauce 500
large mixed green salad w/ tomatoes & Caesar/ital dressing 200
water
1400 cals total
Our goal is 20 lbs each and we have wagers (non monetary) set. There are 2 others that are in this bet with us, you should join us! 10 weeks...you can do it!
If you want to join us, let us know! We can't loose it for you, but we can loose it with you!
Blogging expectations...guaranteed we will chart our weight loss each week...no promises, but expectations to do far more....weigh yourself, commit that you will never see that number again and join us!
Our initial 90 day plan is officially done tomorrow, so E & I felt yesterday was a great day to dump it and revamp...why don't you join us?!!
We will be working out 7 days, then one off. Heavy cardio with sprinklings of weights & deep stretching. 10 weeks is the time commitment. We will weigh in once a week--every Tuesday. Our food will consist of 1500 cals per day. Our parameters are set, no obsessing, no excuses, just do it! Food is the biggest key...our 1500 cals will consist of fruits/veggies/protein & carbs--minimal refined sugar. There is very little room for processed food in this equation! Key--if you are eating well balanced, natural foods, your body will not crave the processed junk. Example of yesterdays food from mama
1 egg & 1 pc wheat bread 200
water
3/4 cup blueberries & 1 egg white 75
1 cup grapes 100
raw broccoli/tomatoes/1/2 can tuna with ital dressing & hot sauce 225
1 orange 100
water
3/4 cup tortellini w/ spag sauce 500
large mixed green salad w/ tomatoes & Caesar/ital dressing 200
water
1400 cals total
Our goal is 20 lbs each and we have wagers (non monetary) set. There are 2 others that are in this bet with us, you should join us! 10 weeks...you can do it!
If you want to join us, let us know! We can't loose it for you, but we can loose it with you!
Blogging expectations...guaranteed we will chart our weight loss each week...no promises, but expectations to do far more....weigh yourself, commit that you will never see that number again and join us!
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