BBB: Day 86: Going for GREEN!

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

lol... I know I know You are probably already tired of my :color theme: but I LOVe it. And it kinda makes me feel inspired to aim for good days. Read day 84 if you don't know what I'm talking about!

I'm home sick again. (Going tomorrow no matter what). And on DAY 2 of my Induction phase.

B: grits , 2 scrambled eggs, and coffee

going to eat lots of FRUIT/veggies and get a good sweat in. Oh and I forgot to tell you all that I worked out last night at like 1 am. I burned 150 cals but it was GREAT! I did lunges, squats, weight, strength stuff and some cardio. It's baby steps. but I'm counting it!

I'll write more later!

  

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WYNNEKS 10/13/2010 12:36AM

It's doesn't matter what time you work out as long as you do it!!!! Keep it up girl now what is the day 88, day 89, etc thing going on lol? Report Inappropriate Comment

NELLIEC 10/12/2010 8:34PM

Waiting to hear more. Report Inappropriate Comment

BBB Day 85: Sick... but green :-)

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

So I ate ~ 1330 cals today. Stuck to the diet Day #1... didn't eat everything on the list but didn't go overboard and I did eat a lot of soup and tea today because of feeling sick

today is an off day and I'm sick... so I'm counting it as GREEN!
did jumping jacks, pushups lunges and crunches.


Gotta get back to studying, then get to sleeping. So, GOODNIGHT!

  

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GONABFIT 10/12/2010 10:46AM

Thanks guys! Report Inappropriate Comment

CAMANDMAYASMOM 10/12/2010 10:05AM

Aaww, hope you feel better soon sweetie! Sorry that you've been sick. But Way to go on sticking to your plan even though you didn't feel well! Report Inappropriate Comment

SKINNYPOWELL1 10/12/2010 7:41AM

Good job on your "green" day, hope you feel better. Report Inappropriate Comment

DALEJR_FAN_TINA 10/12/2010 12:50AM

Good for you! Staying on track is hard and being sick has got to make it harder. I hope you feel better real soon. Get plenty of rest and take care of yourself. Report Inappropriate Comment

Plan for tomorrow: Being proactive

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Starting day 1 of 4 day diet INDUCTION phase:

breakfast:
coffee with splenda and 1 tbsp of sugar (1/2 cup of milk)
oatmeal w/ brown sugar
apple
water

snack
yogurt
fruit

LUNCH
salad
light salad dressing
brown rice
Banana
water

DINNER
rice
water
fruit
salad
collard greens
cup of beans



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so looking at this written out, it doesn't seem like a lot of food. but this is only 4 days worth of induction/detox. and I'm going to stick to it. I can always add in more to make sure I'm meeting the minimum cals. the main goal is to go meat free and eat lots of fruits and veggies in the first few days I think.

  

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NLMARSHALLJX 10/11/2010 8:58AM

I'm starting my detox tomorrow. Let me know how your journey goes. I have always liked fruits and vegetables so this should be fun, but it really does help. Remember that when you detox it is good to detox the mind too. Report Inappropriate Comment

SKINNYPOWELL1 10/11/2010 8:35AM

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BBB: Day 84: Color Coding my day! today was GREEN

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Thanks to my SIS DrTAMM who gave me a great idea this AM! Oh and I need to shout her out for an AM wake up call at 5:45 am on Thursday to get up and work out... It really made my day :-) I LVE my sis!

So the color coding is apparently this (or this is what I took from her tip... and what I plan to do ): over the span of a month color your days green, yellow, or red. I already keep a calendar where I get a STICKER with a number on it for each day I workout. the numbers count consecutively and the goal is to have a calendar FULL of stickers... that would indicate you worked out most days. The color coding just adds a dimension to the idea I've already been using and I LOVE IT!

For me:
GREEN (days) will be those days that I stick to BOTH my fitness and eating goals. So that would be 1200-1550 cals AND burning 300 cals (or if it's a no workout day, being as active as possible)
YELLOW (days) will be sticking to ONE or the OTHER: either I ate right (1200-1550 cals) OR I worked out and burned at least 300 cals
RED (days) will be the days where I neither worked out OR ate right....


So the goal will be to have more GREEN than YELLOW and few RED! :-) Hoping this might help me get the weight loss ball rolling... and by the way, today was a GREEN day for me!

ate 1445 cals
and burned 806 cals :) So maybe today is SUPER green!!! :-)

--- might be a little complicated but I like it. and what's the harm in trying new things to see if they will get you closer to your goals!?

PS I'm on twitter @GonaBfit (this is my health twitter- :-) so must stuff will be health related. I'm new... add me if you want!)

  

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CHARLIE2213 10/17/2010 1:34PM

ooh i love this idea! i think i might start doing this as well! Report Inappropriate Comment

CAMANDMAYASMOM 10/11/2010 2:13PM

Absolutely LOVE the color coding idea! I might have to "snatch" that one...lol. Very cool! Report Inappropriate Comment

SKINNYPOWELL1 10/11/2010 8:38AM

THINK GREEN..... Hoping your days are full of GREEN. Report Inappropriate Comment

SELF-LOVE 10/11/2010 12:35AM

i'm not organized enuf to do color coding, but the idea of giving myself stars when I drink my water and exercise (which are the two hardest for me to stick with) sounds like a superb idea. I am my own kindergartner! I love being different and special ... Thanks for your creativity! Report Inappropriate Comment

BBB Day 77: 13 weeks to lose 26 lbs, challenge continues

Sunday, October 03, 2010

Hey everyone!

We are in the last quarter of 2010. And while I have been consistent in my exercise , attempts to eat well, and maintain my weight... I have not lost very much. I am thankful for the weight maintenance because we ALL know it's easy for weight to creep up. But now, in these last weeks I am ready to have a weight REMOVAL quarter.

In the next 13 weeks from 10/3/10 - 1/2/11 I want to lose 2 lbs a week. That will be 26 lbs lighter and it's at a healthy rate.

So, as I prepare for the years end, I just wanted to encourage everyone to KEEP IT UP! It is NOT too late.... start now, get moving, eat less, and MAKE IT HAPPEN!


p.s. my weight is finally moving down again! yay!

Goals for this last quarter:

[] eat 1200-1550 cals most days
[] burn AT LEAST 300 calories (on the days I work out) and work out 5 days a week
[] Lift weights 2-3 days this week
[] stretch daily. It can be brief... so I'm starting with 5 mins.



OK and my other goals are more personal, but I'll share a few.

[] to spend time bettering myself.
[] to have FUN again. I don't feel like I really have fun anymore. I've been pretty stressed and need to focus some of my energy on ME and on just ENJOYING life!
[] to NOT give my time or energy towards people or things that don't want or APPRECIATE it.
[] to give my all to school in the last few months before graduation!

  

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PSSN4FITNESS 10/5/2010 6:09PM

Great Goals!! I love the motivation. You can do it, one day at a time, one lunge at a time, one meal at a time. yay! Report Inappropriate Comment

SWEETLIPS 10/4/2010 10:45AM

Thank you for the inspiration and encouragement. It is wonderful - we got 12 weeks left and there is much that can be done. Report Inappropriate Comment

MADEINTHEUK 10/3/2010 5:05PM

Good luck with your goal! I am trying to lose 17lbs in the coming 12 weeks to get to my goal weight. Report Inappropriate Comment

GONABFIT 10/3/2010 3:40PM

CELEBRATE Sparkle! You betta or I'm gonna come take those 4 lbs from ya! lol I Need 'em! and weighttosuccess join in!! We can do it! EACH POUND COUNTS! :-D YAY for everyone who wants to join it! Let's put ourselves on our priority list! we can do it! Comment edited on: 10/3/2010 3:41:18 PM Report Inappropriate Comment

WEIGHTOSUCCESS 10/3/2010 3:35PM

I'm joining in on that too. I have 30lbs I need to get off and I think its doable with a little determination. Here's to us Report Inappropriate Comment

SPARKLE1908 10/3/2010 3:34PM

You can do it sis....I need to get consistent with weighing in....I weighed in this morning and show 4 lbs less than the less time weighed in but I'm not excited about that...when I get back to being consistent I'll celebrate a loss... You have a great list of goals and we can definitely loss the weight this quarter...26 lbs would put me at the goal line!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

BEFIT013 10/3/2010 3:16PM

You know what? I'm gonna join ya! I have 10 lbs that I am SOOOOOO sick of!! I'm a slow loser so I think 13 weeks will be just about right for me! TO US--BECUZ WE CAN DO IT!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

TRISIGMAGIRLIE 10/3/2010 3:14PM

Amen girl! I am right on the same wagon you are and we can all do this together. Keep up the positive attitude and anything is possible!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

ROYABOYA 10/3/2010 3:14PM

Awesome list of goals. And wow - thanks for putting the year into perspective. Time for me to buckle down with weight-loss, exercise, consistency,and schoolwork too! Thanks for sharing!!! Report Inappropriate Comment