Weightloss Challenge Now Thru Dec 31st - July 27th

[ReneePruitt]

I have not lost anything at all yet again. I have doen more exercise this past three weeks and not one once gone. I have also been eating better. I thought i was down a pound last week but i get on today and it is right back where it was, So MAD
I did 33 minutes on cycle max and IMAX2 int 1-5. Yesterday I ran 33 minutes and did ME timesaver premix.

[Fembot40]

Waited all day for the weather to break and finally was able to get out for a 35 mile ride. I was desperate for any amount of miles today.

Tomorrow starts Meso 3. I remember from the last M3 round that about the second week my appetite spun out of control. I've heard other people mention the same phenomenom. Not sure what would be the right food to keep that at bay. Maybe add extra lean protein? I try not to drink protein powder too often, but maybe this would be an option. Any suggestions? I lost two pounds this week, and I'm guessing it's from not lifting for seven days. I would like to try and keep it off.

[gonnabea5]

Happy Monday, Ladies. Today's workout was High Reps. Love this one so much. But, I can tell I've lost some strength from more running and less weights. So, I will work hard to get High Reps and STS Total Body in at least once a week. I love keepin up with pushups. I'll get it back soon.

For those struggling with weight loss, I recommend doing everything we already know works and being consistant with it. Like eating lean protein, fruits, veggies, and whole grains, getting plenty of water, fiber and rest. Also staying away from huge meals. Eating 4-6 mini meals a day is good.

Can anyone else and other ideas? Remember I don't count calories anymore. I eat good food most of the time and keep the extra sugar and bad carbs at bay. That has really helped me slim my core area. Also I dont eat late at night unless my food intake has been very low all day. but if I do eat late, its yogurt, a few peanuts or a low calorie bar.

Lets never give up, Ladies. We have to keep looking for solutions that work for us individually.

[MelanieC]

Happy Monday (hahaha - isn't that an oxymoron?)

Anyways, good to see everyone keeps checking-in.

Yesterday I ran 9.5 miles - my longest run to date! I had no problems with chafing/heat so it made for a great run. HOWEVER, this morning my quads are really sore. So instead of doing my scheduled workout, I did a warm up followed by stretch max and a bath in epsom salts. It felt great, but I'm still sore.

Tina - you are a road warrior! I love how you get withdrawal symptoms when you can't ride! I'm starting week two of Meso 3 this week. I can't remember what happenend to my appetite the last time I did Meso 3. I haven't been drinking protein shakes either. I'm just upping my protein with eggs, chicken breast, greek yoghurt, cottage cheese. I make sure that I have a couple of hard-boiled eggs in the fridge so that I can easily eat one after an STS workout.

Shereta - I think you're totally right about what to do for weightloss. There are no magic tricks - we just have to be consistent with eating a good diet, drinking lots of water. I find that limiting refined carbs is really key for me to lose weight. Plus upping the veggies. I'm trying to also focus on nutrient rich veggies like spinach, sweet potatoes (instead of white potatoes).

Sue - I understand how you feel about the weight increase. I'm a little discouraged because this morning I was up a pound and yesterday I burned 1100 calories on my run, but it is what it is. I still have my period, although its almost finished, so maybe that's why.

Renee - just keep on trying to analyze your diet and figure out why you're not losing weight. Have you tried writing in a daily food journal? That will help you to figure out what you need to change.

Have a great day girls!

[punka274]

Hello there, mind if I join in?

My names Amelia. I need to lose at least 2 jean sizes to get back to where I was about a year ago. Im a 33yr old married mother of two who works full time as an assistant bakery manager.

Its nice to meet you all

Tell me a little bit about yourselves...

[gonnabea5]

Hi, Amelia and welcome.

I'm normally pretty busy so forgive me now for not doing too many personals. I'm 46, secretary at a high school. 3 grown children and 1 very wonderful hubby. I have 50 lbs to loose and I'm working hard to loose it all by the end of the year. hince, the thread title. I workout 5-6 times a week and am training for a half trail marathon in sept.

If you're serious about weightloss, this is the place for you.

[suethepooh]

Yesterday I ran 18 minutes straight, also did a stretch max. Muscles still sore today, I'm still sore so I might delay today's run (20 min) and do yoga relax instead. I had a little too much ice cream yesterday in anticipation of my sugar-free August. I'm such a child

Shereta - I can't believe you like pushups! I do the girl type & they're still super challenging.

Renee - Dont' be mad! Remember that muscle weighs more than fat and women's weight fluctuate throughout the month based on hormones. Keep eating healthy and working out & the results will follow, it just might be slow

Tina - When hunger gets out of control, protein & fat give you longer satiety. Fiber fills you up.

Melanie - Congrats on your long run, glad you're more comfortable than last time. What do the epsom salts do for sore muscles?

Gina - What's up w/ you?

Amelia - Welcome! I'm 43 yo, want to lose 25-30 lbs. Since finding that your waist measurement should be less than half of your height I really want to lose 2 inches from my waist.

Have a great week!

Sue

[MelanieC]

Hi Sue - that's so funny about the icecream!! That is totally something I would do.

Also, epsom salts get absorbed into our muscles and act as an anti-inflammatory. Plus the salt makes you sort of float in the bathtub so its pretty relaxing.

[ReneePruitt]

Hello everyone! I still don't know ur names yet so ill just say thank you for the three that addressed my issue lol. And to say hello to all the other ladies and the new ladies .. I think I'm going to have to write on seprate papewhat was said and the names.
Wow to the one running that is great 18 minutes! I moss running ...did I mention that yet.. I do.
Also yes I wrotit down I used mfp it made me gain! Not the site itself but I became obssessed with it I would see I had calories let and end up eating them at night and I ate to much I think. I had lost 6 pounds before mfp by exercise and eating only when hungry. I know confusi g.
And to the one who said don't give up well I'm not. I dk get mad but I wont giv up. Today is a rest day for me. My PF is killing me so Im glad I have a rest day.

[ReneePruitt]

Hello everyone! I still don't know ur names yet so ill just say thank you for the three that addressed my issue lol. And to say hello to all the other ladies and the new ladies .. I think I'm going to have to write on seprate papewhat was said and the names.
Wow to the one running that is great 18 minutes! I moss running ...did I mention that yet.. I do.
Also yes I wrotit down I used mfp it made me gain! Not the site itself but I became obssessed with it I would see I had calories let and end up eating them at night and I ate to much I think. I had lost 6 pounds before mfp by exercise and eating only when hungry. I know confusi g.
And to the one who said don't give up well I'm not. I dk get mad but I wont giv up. Today is a rest day for me. My PF is killing me so Im glad I have a rest day.
Hope all of u have success and most of all have fun moving ur body. Lol I try