September Challenge Day 3 & 4.

Saturday, September 08, 2012

Calories - 1,793

That was day 3. My calories have been consistently higher, but I am still down in weight, so I guess with my active job I am doing alright.

Day 4 was a colossal failure. It went well until dinner, when I ate at a Chinese buffet. I had them stir fry me some shrimp and veggies, but they used a lot of oil. Plus, I had seconds! Oh well. Today is a new day. I was down 1.5 lb. and I probably gained some back from that episode, but I am going to try lowering my calories some. I haven't really binged in the last few days, even though my calories have been consistently high, in the 1650-1750 range.

  

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EDDYMEESE 9/8/2012 3:48PM

All that sodium can't help with the numbers...keep that in mind! Great job at the buffet - those can go so, so wrong, and it sounds like you did a good job! Be proud :) Report Inappropriate Comment

DAUGHTEROFTWIN 9/8/2012 1:50PM

While buffets aren't the best choice, you thought through your choices while there and tried to make healthy decisions. Buffets can be a land mine. Too many choices. Too many reasons to pile your plate high over and over. All things considered you didn't allow it to be the nuclear explosion it could have been. I'm also excited you get to eat more calories to stay in your losing weight range. As active as you are throughout the day, you've got to have enough healthy fuel to keep your engine running at high speed. I wish you would write out a list of 5 things, whether big or tiny, that you are proud of since this challenge started. Report Inappropriate Comment

HOPEFULHIPPO 9/8/2012 10:23AM

sounds like you are doing pretty okay, just remember to keep active with burning what your putting in :p go go go go go!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

FITGRL124 9/8/2012 8:44AM

I would say so far, so good. You're doing well (sure you had a chinese food episode) but you're back at it this morning. Just remember to make healthy choices today and it will all be fine. Relish in those 1.5 pounds. Report Inappropriate Comment

September Challenge Day 2.

Thursday, September 06, 2012

Yesterday went rather well!

Calories - 1,672

I was a little over my range for calories, but I am ok with it; I worked a hard shift and ate a non-planned snack of Chex Mix, which had 210 calories, and I enjoyed it. It was worth it to me. I have been fasting since 7:00 pm last night or a physical this morning. I am looking forward to eating a bagel and some fruit for breakfast, I am starving!

I am off work and school today, so a walk is definitely in order. I will walk for at least 20 minutes today, rain or shine.

  

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FITGRL124 9/6/2012 3:05PM

You're doing an excellent job!! Have a GREAT walk later. Report Inappropriate Comment

HOPEFULHIPPO 9/6/2012 9:39AM

Sounds like you have this down...it's amazing how something "little" can put what seems like a lot of extra calories...Like you said, don't sweat it as it's so minimal and you probably burnt it off fasting...LOL Keeps it up!! Report Inappropriate Comment

DAUGHTEROFTWIN 9/6/2012 9:27AM

Enjoy your day off today! Report Inappropriate Comment

September Challenge Day 1.

Wednesday, September 05, 2012

Calories - 1,764

I am not disappointed with that, because I resisted a lot of temptation yesterday and ate pretty healthfully. Not too bad for I did make a FEW choices that were less than stellar, but I'm not mad at myself. I think I need to love myself a little more, and stop dwelling on negatives. I am happy about small progress, and I ate two servings of broccoli at dinner, which pleases me. I don't really like vegetables, but it was cooked just right and I wanted to eat something green.

Other than that, today was stressful. Nursing school is kicking my butt! I am a stressed basket case. Other than that, I will be going to work tonight. This time, I'm bringing almonds or a snack for after dinner. Can't be munching away too much at work!

Hope you all had a glorious day!

  

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CJADERUN 9/5/2012 1:57PM

Day one: Complete! It will get easier! I promise! Report Inappropriate Comment

DNILEFEELZGO0D 9/5/2012 1:28PM

And tomorrow will be even better! Keep up the great work! Report Inappropriate Comment

FITGRL124 9/5/2012 1:23PM

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"Hot for Halloween."

Tuesday, September 04, 2012

Today is the first official day of the September challenge, and I am so ready to start. I was trying to start all weekend, but it isn't a great idea for me to start anything on a weekend!

Today I go back to school to face a host of work to do, and work tonight. However, I am hoping these two things will help me stay strong today. I really want to do this. I am committed to doing it. I am going to eat healthier, less fat, and work out more. I want to be hot by Halloween!

Goals for Halloween

Halloween is a silly day to end my short-term goal, but I am silly, so it's fitting! It is exactly 8 weeks and 1 day away.

My goal weight for this challenge is 16 lb. less than I weigh now. And, drumroll please, I weighed in today at 153.0. That makes my goal weight 137.0 lb.
Eat healthier. I am talking vegetables, people! I like healthy foods, so this shouldn't be a big problem.
Exercise more. I am planning to walk at least 5 out of 7 days a week, even if it's only for 20 minutes.I am going for a walk right now!

That's it. No strict plan, just aim for overall eating less and making better choices. I think this liberal approach is just what I need. Something with wiggle room, not for failure, but for life!

Wish me luck!

This is me, around my goal weight for this challenge:

And this is me now ( as of the Iowa trip):


I can see a big difference in my face especially. My body is a lot curvier as well. I weighed about 20 lb. less than I do now in that first picture. If I could get back there, I would be happy! I just want to change. I am tired of this battle.

And! Something nice to start thinking about fall...

  

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FITGRL124 9/4/2012 1:28PM

Here we go!!!!!!!!!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

September Goals.

Sunday, September 02, 2012

I am going to start cracking down on Sept. 4th with HELLO118. Becky, we can do this!

- Lose 8-10 lb this month
- Eat healthier
- No more binging
- Focus on school
- Use my pedometer, it was motivating!

  

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ALLIEALLIE2 9/3/2012 2:13PM

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FITGRL124 9/2/2012 9:49PM

I am so ready to get this thing started!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

LOSINGITNOW11 9/2/2012 7:37PM

Good luck! Report Inappropriate Comment

MOONSTORMER 9/2/2012 1:25PM

you go for it! Report Inappropriate Comment

DNILEFEELZGO0D 9/2/2012 12:50PM

Alright! Those sound like awesome goals! You should post your pedometer results! It could be a fun little thing for competition! Let's rock September! Report Inappropriate Comment