12Week Challenge Check In 6/30

Annabelle2

Annabelle2

Cathlete
Morning! I am so glad it is Friday and Glad to see everyone!

I am not happy with my size - I keep growing so I emailed Ms. Sessions and explained that I was getting bigger although I am tight - she looked over my stats and said that I gained 7 lbs of muscle and lost 7 lbs of fat and that was awesome and body builders try very hard and have difficulty doing that. But if that wasn't what I wanted we would go the other way so she has taken down my protein and I am back to 6 days of 45 min HIIT - lift light to moderate weights only and we will go week by week -- this makes me much happier but at least we are finding out exactly how my body responds to different methods - that is fine - I will just have to be patient.

Workout for Today"
CC 5 on the rebounder, 56 minutes 427 calories burned, HR 76%av/99% Max, 1 hour walk in the evening

Food For Yesterday
M1 - oatmeal, egg whites, one yolk
M2 - chicken breast and an orange
M3 - shrimp, broccoli, almonds
M4 - turkey breast, tomato, peanut butter
M5 - salmon, spinach, tomato, pickles

I am afraid I might not reach my goals as quickly as I had hoped but I am going to hang in there until they happen!

Have a great day!
 
12-Week Check-in

I am just checking in to let everyone know that I am officially withdrawing myself from the 12-week challenge. It has been a total disaster for me. I never imagined that I would ever weigh 200 pounds again, and my weight is holding steady at 216 pounds even after my cycle. I challenged my way up to a size 18 from the size 14 I was wearing when I started this little adventure. I do not regret the experience at all because I have learned a powerful lesson. Restriction leads to rebellion. Anything that causes me to focus on protein (especially animal protein) and restrict carbs will trigger a fit of rebellion with my eating. This type of challenge puts me in that bodybuilding frame of mind and leads me to eat more protein and less carbs (similar to BFFM or BFL). I thrive in high carb heaven. Every time I start focusing on the scale and trying to lose weight through self-effort, I end up gaining more. I am out of control with my eating again. Thankfully, I am not binge eating again, but I am sliding down a slippery slope and know that I will end up in that pit if I do not make some radical changes soon. I got stressed out at work this week and ate a candy bar to calm myself down. It would have been 3-4 candy bars a few years ago, but still. Now that emotional eating has reared its ugly head again, I must confront it head-on before a lapse turns into a relapse and ultimately a total collapse. I am giving up for my sanity and my health. I decided not to order BFFM, but I found something else to order with that money that I believe will be perfect for me. I plan to keep checking in just to be a cheerleader for everyone. If we do a generic check-in after the challenge is over, I will be a part of that. Getting to know all the challengers has been my delight in this experience.

Blessings,
Heather B.

“So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31 NIV).
 
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Kathy-i wish i could gain that type of muscle you are gaining. however if that's not you want then you are right to speak to karen and change your plan to suit your needs. Good luck!

Heather- we will definitely miss you. i am sorry to hear about your mishaps. I think we all go through similar situations, so just know you are not alone. i say keep posting with us, as just a check-in. it's been wonderful getting to know you, we don't want to loose you.:)

Today is a rest day for me-wooohooo. It's been tough this week, since i went back to work. just trying to figure out how to work everything in and not loose my sanity:) . it's hard but i know exercising is so worth it.

Have a great day ladies!
 
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Just to let you all know I'm still alive and holding steady. My week has been hectic with my girls and Bible School. I had my mammogram which came back fine and my IT Band checked out which was not so fine. I don't need surgery so that is good. I do however have to lay off the running so it looks like the half I was training for is not in my future. I'm a little sad about it. Anyway I have been doing the slow and heavy rotaion I posted and will get back to talking and checking in next week.
karen

www.picturetrail.com/karenvictoria
 
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Kathy, wow, I'm sure many would be jealous of your "problem", but I'd feel the same way. You're right that atleast you're finding out what approach does what to your body.

Heather, I'm a BFFM'er and I do what Tom says -- I find out what works for ME. High protein doesn't work for me at all, it works against me. My skin starts to look gross, and well it doesn't help me at all. I think my metabolic typing functions much better on higher carbs and moderate protein. I just wanted to say that so you know that high protein is not a standard approach for everyone. I think you're wise to stop what you're doing and to start all over again. I hope to hear from you again soon!!

Sunnyd, I hope you start to find a nice balance between work and life!!

My mom arrives for a week long visit tonight, I'm not sure how I'll do on my workouts, but part of me is already looking forward to the fall when life sort of gets more predictable. Vacations are over, and it always feels like a new beginning.

In the meantime, I'm going to try hard to get a workout in every day, even if it's not up to the intensity that I was at in the spring. I think in our last week I'll have to do a CTX rotation...I feel like I need a good dose of fat burning! :eek:

I'll check in later!

Heidi :)
 
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Karen, woo hoo on your mammogram results!!! :D

Too bad about having to lay off running. I guess you'll be in recovery mode for awhile. I'm so glad you don't need surgery though.

Try not to let it get you down. It's just a bump in the road. I pray you recover well and thoroughly!

Heidi
 
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Hi all


Heidi, I'm with you on the fat burning idea. Unforturately this week I just feel like I don't want to do anything. Hope I can get out of this mode. Enjoy your mother's visit. I'm sure you'll find a way to get some workouts in.

Kathy, it is so interesting to find out how our bodies respond to differently plans and how we each respond differently. I think that is today's theme.

Heather, you too are finding out what doesn't work for you. Set new goals and try a different plan. Feel free to check in anytime.

Sunnydelite, Yeah, you survived you first week back to work. Finding the balance is what it is all about.

Karen, sorry your IT is still giving you trouble. Maybe you can still keep a 1/2 marathon plan in your future, just further away than what you had planned.

As for myself I need to buckle down and come up with a plan I will do. I just feel blah, no energy.(of course it couldn't be from junk food that I've been eating, now could it?) I did walk the dogs this morning and may try to get on the tm at lunch if I some how convince myself. I even told my dh this morning I no longer like working out. I know it is frustration and pms and I just need to get back to a plan and stick with it. My pre-set workout plan this week just total fell through. In Mary Kay land, we have a saying, "Plan your work, then work your plan". I keep doing the first part now I just have to learn to follow through on the important part.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Jean
 
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good morning challengers:)
today's workout: cathe's superset premix! really enjoyed this one!

I want to say that I really enjoyed checking in w/ ya'll these last few weeks. I'm sorry that our challenge has gone the wrong way for some of us!:( But, like someone else said, we made some new friends and we have found out what works for us and what doesn't, right??

I say, we just come up w/ a name for our new checkin and JUST checkin w/ each other. We can start whenever. Saturday, being July 1st would be good. Let's come up w/ a name and just motivate each other on in our fitness goals, whatever they may be, ok??

Hope all have a GREAT friday and hope all checkin today!

take care:)
Gloria
 
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Jean, you sound like me! In the past I've fallen totally off the wagon come summer. I don't think that will happen this time, it's not an option for me. I'm in this for life. But yes, getting my workouts in is more of a challenge than usual.

I got a good solid chest workout in yesterday, that was nice for once. It sure does feel good when you do that for your body. I like the changes I've accomplished over the past 10 weeks, so I want to keep that up.

We only have 2 more weeks of our 12 week challenge. I'd love to still see our progress after that. Maybe if we start a new check-in, those of us who want to can still post our befores and afters.

I know I've missed some days in checking in lately, but I'm not giving up on any of us! :)

Heidi
 
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Heidi, I agree with you. Even if I don't have any earth shattering results, I'd like to keep this challenge going and be able to post my accomplishments when I feel I have accomplished something.
What date are we ending this one on? I will be taking pictures and stats then. I plan on posting my before and after stats but will only post pictures if there is something visually different.


Regarding the next challenge
Start thinking of names for the new challenge. This next challenge can just be continous. Even if you reach your goal, you continue to check in to let us know how the maintainece(hardest part for me) is going. We continue to check in daily and support each other. We could post our stats weekly like Kathy is already doing or we could just post them once a month. Please share any ideas all of you may have for the next part.

Jean
 
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Hi all. Got back yesterday. I haven't "checked in" at all until now because I have no idea what I am going to do today...I have no motivation to exercise which is BEYOND wierd for me!x(

Here's what I did while I was away....

W 6/21: (before we left) Slim Lean and Defined + Abs
R 6/22: 30 min run on TM + Abs
F 6/23: 30 min elliptical, 30 min incline walk on TM + Abs
S 6/24: 30 min TM run
S 6/25: REST
M 6/26: quickie full body weights + Abs & 1 mile run on track
T 6/27: ITrain elliptical 40 min work out + Abs
W 6/28: REST
R 6/29: REST (home)
F 6/30: ???
 
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Wendy, good to see you back!!! LOVE the pictures, thanks for sharing them. As for lack of motivation...seems like some of us sure need a boost there!

It definately is hard to jump right back into things after escaping life for awhile. I'm sure you'll get your groove back in no time.

Heidi
 
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Wendy, welcome back. The pictures are great. I loved your dress that you wore on the first formal night and you look great in it. I loved getting all dressed up for the formal night on the cruises we took. It's the only time I get to dress up and the only chance to see DH dressed up too. He fusses about the pictures though,LOL.

Hope you had a great time. Tell us all about it once you have rested up.

Jean
 
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I'm back...I did weight work + abs so I feel better now. Still hope to run later in the day though. :)

The cruise was nice.

The food was EXCELLENT! I gained 3 pounds DESPITE the fact that I exercised!!!:eek: Dinner was freakin' SUPERB! A limited but completely different menu every night! EVERYTHING was wonderful and I had desert every single night!!!!:9 }( :9 :eek: }( :9 }( There were other options for dinner but we never took them cause we enjoyed the main dining room sooo much! We ate from the buffet for our other meals except for one of the last lunches...DH and I ate in the main dining room and AGAIN, I had desert!}( LOL The islands we hit were Puerto Rico, St Thomas and Tortola.

In Puerto Rico we shopped in the afternoon and spent an hour or so in Senor' Frogs(a bar)in the evening.

In St. Thomas it was a sight seeing/shopping/swimming excursion. We spent a couple of hours on a beach there and it was GORGEOUS! I made a friend...a tiny little fish apparently took a liking to me. It appears he was attracted to the bright colors in my bathing suit so he wouldn't leave my side! I would walk and he would follow! He either thought I was a coral reef or thought I was a decent replacement for one cause he was hanging out right up against me...not touching me but as close as he could get! I was hysterical laughing. I had made a friend! :7

In Tortola it was again, SHOPPING!:+ }( :+

On the ship we laid in the sun, played in the pool, indulged in cocktails of all kinds, saw some shows, hung out at many differnt bars available, gambled a bit, yadda yadda yadda.

I had a good time but I was with a crowd who liked to spend more "down time" then I prefer. We have different vacation personalities and I was the odd man out so it was tough at times cause I would get quite bored and restless. BLAH! :p
 
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Wendy, oh man that sounds heavenly!!!!!!!!!!! The food, the atmosphere, you lucky ducky! ;-)

LOVED the fish story, thats soooooo cute!!!! :D

Heidi
 
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Jean, Thanks re the formal night dress. I picked up that dress before I even got pregnant with DS!!! It was on a clearance rack at Mandee's for like $9.00!!!! Don't just LOVE a good bargain!:+ This was only the 2nd time I wore it!:eek:
 
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>Wendy, oh man that sounds heavenly!!!!!!!!!!! The food, the
>atmosphere, you lucky ducky! ;-)
>
>LOVED the fish story, thats soooooo cute!!!! :D
>
>Heidi

He was soooo tiny! I wanted to scoop him, some sand and some water up in a fish bowl and take him home with me! LOL ;)
 
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Wow what a bargin on the dress. The little fish story is so cute. Your vacation sounds wonderful. I would love to take a cruise and have some down time. It seems we have always tried to squeeze it all in. Up early to get to an excursion, back in time to do a little shopping in town, back on ship for dinner, up late to watch the shows, a few hours of sleep and do it all over again. Then when you get home you need a vacation from the vacation.LOL

Jeany
 
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Just posting today's workout. I did Power Hour shoulders, and then MIS shoulders. For MIS, I slowed down the pace and took longer rests so I could go heavy. I know it's effective because whenever I do really well on my weight training, my appetite sky rockets!

Nighty night everyone.

Heidi
 
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