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Seeing as how I stole it from someone else, I think it's cool if you steal it from me haha.
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
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 this is fabulous! I'm stealing it...k? thank you 
I may not be there yet but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
I got tired of starting over and working back to where I was, so I have stopped giving up!
Ann
| Pounds lost: 78.5 |
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Day 5 Nutrition You need to eat every 2-3 hours if you want to rock your jeans and STAY there. Plan meals & snacks ahead FITNESS: 15-20 reps of each exercise. Rest for 10-30 seconds between exercises, and 30-120 seconds after exercise #3. Complete 3-6 rounds in total. 1. Wide stance frog jumps - Squat down, swing your arms back, and then swing them forward and jump forward at the same time. 2. 'Clap' push-ups - Best done on your knees unless you're a push-up queen! 3. Alternate jump lunges - Keep your chest up, lunge down and then 'jump and switch legs'. Stay on the same spot. **if you're unable to jumping then repeat your workout from Day 2.** . Day 6 SLOW DOWN- **Eating and chewing properly also stimulates better digestion, helping you burn more fat.** Day 6 is all about slowing down.. slow down the eating amd slow down the mind. If we rush thru meals and workouts or just the day in general, it can backfire and undo some of the hard work put into self improvement Workout for day 6 is to take a casual walk- get lost in nature, clear your mind.
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
| current weight: 207.6 |
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DAY 4 Morning Nutrition Musts: I must eat breakfast I must include protein with my breakfast (eggs, smoked salmon, even leftover meat are all perfect. Full-fat plain yogurt is another option) I must eat breakfast within 30-60 minutes of waking, unless doing cardio interval training in which case I must eat breakfast very soon after. Today's workout: Sculpt and Tone Perform just 8-12 repetitions of each of the following. Rest for 0-20 seconds between each exercise, and 20-60 seconds after each 'set' . Perform 4-6 sets in total.* 1. 1-leg squats, back foot elevated (i.e. on a low step or bench). 3 seconds on the way down, complete each leg separately 2. Dumbell squat and press. Hold dumbells on your shoulders as you squat down, press them up FAST as you come up. 3 seconds on the way down. 3. Close-position push ups. Hands should be just inside your shoulders, this works your triceps more and is harder so you may need to be on your knees. 2 seconds down AND 2 seconds up.
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
| current weight: 207.6 |
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Day 3: NUTRITION Continue with the protein from yesterday and add 1c green veggies with meals & snacks *Include any and all green vegetables and salads. 3 of the most effective for detoxification and fat loss purposes are cucumbers, celery, and broccoli* GET YOUR SWEAT ON! *Sweating helps you clear toxins and excess fluid and can be a great starting point for a healthier lymphatic system and a speedier metabolism.* TODAY'S WORKOUT - A circuit session: *Today I'd like you to complete at least 15-20 minutes of the below circuit, but you can keep going for up to 30. No more than 30. Complete all exercises in a row with no more than 10 seconds rest ideally between exercises. After you do the final exercise rest for 10 seconds up to 2 minutes depending on your level of conditioning. These circuits should get you sweating, but should not necessarily 'kill' you.* -20 dumbbell walking lunges (20 total steps) -20 push ups on toes or knees -20 full sit ups -20 burpees with hands reach up as you jump (yes, 20!). *If you can't jump, change to just lying down and getting up off the floor.* -20 dumbbell bent over rows -20 alternate lying leg lifts -20 (total, not each side) alternate standing dumbbell shoulder presses - side-brace (aka side plank) (45 second each side) -20 jumping squats, shooting hands up into the air as you jump. *If you can't jump then do full depth squats with dumbbells instead.*
Edited by: MORRIGAN11 at: 4/29/2013 (07:07)
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
| current weight: 207.6 |
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DAY 2: NUTRITION - Include a form of protein with all of your meals and snacks. my plan is to have eggs for breakfast, chicken salad for lunch and beef for dinner TRAINING- Schedule fitness time. Block out at least 30 minutes a day WORKOUT- Reps, rest, sets: Perform 20 repetitions of each of the following. Rest for 0-20 seconds between each exercise, and 20-60 seconds after each 'set' (meaning after you finish exercise #5). Perform 2-4 sets in total. 1. Wide stance squats, 2 second pause at bottom 2. Walking lunges, 3 seconds on the way down (20 each leg for this one) **Even with weak knees, I was able to perform #1, and I did regular forward lunges but only 10 reps on each leg, hopefully I will be able to build this up and eventually hit 20! 3. Push ups with feet elevated, may be done on knees (knees elevated). 1 second pause at the bottom. 4. Step-ups, pushing from your heel. 20 on one leg then 20 on the other leg **Part of BLC's challenge this week is alternating wall pushups and step ups, I modified this one to fit that challenge and did 55 wall pushups and 55 calf raises since I don't have a step to use for this one (PS my butt is on FIRE from those calf raises!) 5. 'Bridge' brace supporting your weight on your forearms. Keep your back straight and belly button pulled in. 20-120 seconds. **I did the plank and held it for 20 seconds I anticipate that this will improve but at least for now I have a starting point!
Edited by: MORRIGAN11 at: 4/28/2013 (10:13)
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
| current weight: 207.6 |
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Skinny Jeans 2 Week Challenge I found this through a friend's blog and I LOVE it, I love the ideal and the methods. Slow and steady is the way to go! I have tried to find it online myself but so far have been unsuccessful so I plan to pull the plan from her blog and track it here on my journal. DAY 1: WHY start this and What do I WANT from this. I have a hard time finishing ANYTHING, but 2 weeks is totally doable and who doesn't want to rock some skinny jeans. Seriously though, I not only hit a wall recently but started putting weight back on and so I really have been looking for something to shake things up. This may be just what I need to get the numbers moving downward again. I want to lose weight (obviously) I want to consistently exercise (21 days to a habit you know) I want to feel better in my body I want to feel better ABOUT my body I want to look better naked I want to look better in skinny jeans I want to hear people compliment my weight loss I may be meeting new family members within the next few months and I DEFINITELY dont want to be the fat girl. *Whole 'nuther story I haven't talked about here but will soon*
Edited by: MORRIGAN11 at: 4/28/2013 (02:43)
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
| current weight: 207.6 |
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Keep pushing!!! I love the picture 
I may not be there yet but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
I got tired of starting over and working back to where I was, so I have stopped giving up!
Ann
| Pounds lost: 78.5 |
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It's been a crazy few weeks! Tomorrow's meals have been planned, created and tracked in the tracker. I am setting my alarm early so I can get up and get my strength training done and hopefully 10 minutes on the elliptical. I even got my water cup washed and ready to go. Tomorrow is going to be a great day!
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
| current weight: 207.6 |
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I've noticed the same thing with water. Overall I do better when I have my water intake high enough. I'm not as hungry, the sweet cravings are lessened and I just feel better. I'm still a little short today but I should hit my target by tonight.
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
| current weight: 207.6 |
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Keep it up! How's your water intake? I've found when I don't get enough, nothing will make that scale move (downward).
I may not be there yet but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
I got tired of starting over and working back to where I was, so I have stopped giving up!
Ann
| Pounds lost: 78.5 |
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Day 1: Taking note of my successes and losses in order to identify the patterns to each. Successes: pop free Working out for 10 minutes daily Turned down fast food at lunch and chose my healthy packed lunch. I thought about what I wanted more (tankini or tacos...) Dinner is planned (vegetable soup) which gives me my vegetable quota for the day. Working on how to avoid the cornbread everyone has requested. (I plan to post on the message boards for tips). Not so successful: Carbs were higher then I would like to see them. I knew they would be as I brought bagels back from NJ and there is something about Jersey breads. I know I know. Tomorrow I am making a smoothie. I also noticed that my fruit and nutella was pretty high carb. Not unhealthy foods but I need to incorporate more veggies into my day in place of the sugary fruit.
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
| current weight: 207.6 |
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April 2, 2013 I just returned from a weekend trip to see family out of state. It ended up being a ridiculously stressful weekend. There were definitely good parts as my very first niece was born on March 27 and so I got to spend time with her and my sister. Magical is the best way to describe that. The rest of my family though... Sheesh. I am re-evaluating everything at this point. I seem to have hit a plateau and stalled. I am gaining and losing the same 3-5 pounds over and over and over again. It's like that movie groundhog day. I hate that movie. So now I want to STOP and get off this ride! I have made plans to return to New Jersey/Pennsylvania to see my family in October. I will leave that Saturday (the 4th) and return the following Saturday (13th). That gives me right at 6 months to make some serious changes. I went in and revamped my weight loss goals. By the time I need to leave, If I lose 1.5 pounds weekly I can be down to 167 which is a whopping 40 pound loss! I like it! So how to make this happen? First things first. I need to break this rut and plateau asap.I can do that by getting my exercise in, tracking everything and getting off the wheat and sugar again. I did it before, I can do it again! It's Spring, soon to be summer. The best time for outdoor workouts, fresh food from the garden and spending time with friends and family. I plan to use this journal more consistently to track my eating and emotions. Specifically I am looking at: Going pop free Keeping Carbs under 100g daily Working out for 10 minutes daily Taking note of my successes and losses in order to identify the patterns to each. I can do this, I have a lot of support and I have a lot of motivation. It's exhausting being the "fat girl". I want to lose the belly, gain the confidence and get my life back. One day at a time.
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
| current weight: 207.6 |
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Thanks for your support! I appreciate it so much!
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
| current weight: 207.6 |
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Struggling with self sabotage this week. Between the wheat and the pop, I'm a runaway train. Trying to get back on track by getting on the elliptical, drinking some water and noshing on clementines. Packing my lunch for tomorrow (paleo all the way) and planning on taking it one day at a time. I've started blogging about my sabotage strategies and why. I think it's time to get to the bottom of it all. Once and for all...
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
| current weight: 207.6 |
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Good job!
I may not be there yet but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
I got tired of starting over and working back to where I was, so I have stopped giving up!
Ann
| Pounds lost: 78.5 |
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16 days pop free!!! I don't even miss it. I still love my ale 8 which is a ginger type soda made here in KY but I've avoided it thus far.
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
| current weight: 207.6 |
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You got this! I have stepped up as leader in a few groups and it's helped me too. Holding others accountable makes it easier to keep on track yourself. How goes it with the no soda?
I may not be there yet but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
I got tired of starting over and working back to where I was, so I have stopped giving up!
Ann
| Pounds lost: 78.5 |
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And the spring BLC is under way! I have signed up as a co-leader which I believe will help keep me more accountable. In other changes, I have been re-reading "Wheat Belly" and am convinced that I want to try to eliminate wheat from our diets. I figure that I can give it a month and see how I feel. I know I felt great on Paleo so this may be one more piece of motivation to get back to that lifestyle! Today starts day 1... As far as BLC stuff, this is week one and my challenge is as follows... ITC-Week 1 F- spoke with a dear old friend although our plans to meet up were not completed O- I organized some of my kitchen cabinets. C- 20 min cardio 4 out of 7 days... I got time U- Unwind. I try to take time out daily, today I took a nap and read my book. S- I plan on sending out spark goodies to all my teammates Bonus: I will focus on organizing more this week LTC's.... Challenge 1 done! I am signed up for all the team goals Challenge 2... I am not so great at tracking but I'm working on it Challenge 3 done! I took the quiz: Are You Ready To Change Your Lifestyle? It said I was ready!! My overall 10 week goals include losing 10 lbs, cutting out pop, exercising daily, logging in and tracking daily and taking time for me. All these are doable!
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
| current weight: 207.6 |
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 Awesome! I've done great too, staying in range on all my goals. Keep up the good work!
I may not be there yet but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
I got tired of starting over and working back to where I was, so I have stopped giving up!
Ann
| Pounds lost: 78.5 |
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1step back and 2 steps forward!!! Day 4 pop free! I also came in under calories and am finishing a 20 min session on the recumbent bike! We got this ladies! YOU are worth it!
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
| current weight: 207.6 |
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Wow! Thanks for the support! I'm so glad to be an inspiration to others. Today went great but I had an ale8 with lunch. I've been so tired this week, it was a moment of weakness. So since we are now past midnight, I can day Saturday March 2 is day 1 no pop. Lets try to get past my last great streak!!
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
| current weight: 207.6 |
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You inspire me and I'm sure anyone else following this thread, thank you. A lot of the secrets of success involve outsmarting a sweet tooth. Cold fresh fruit seems to be a common one and I've had the best results with strawberries, frozen bananas and mango. Or I grab 5 or 6 semi-sweet baking chips (chocolate), what ever works 
I may not be there yet but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
I got tired of starting over and working back to where I was, so I have stopped giving up!
Ann
| Pounds lost: 78.5 |
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Thanks Ann! I did track it and I'm not feeling bad at all! Today was another success as I have avoided pop and am right now on my recumbent bike! It's the first thing I did when I got home and changed out of work clothes! Gonna finish up here, ice my knee and have a light dinner to make up for the chewy chips ahoy binge earlier. Sheesh this sweet tooth is a pain!
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
| current weight: 207.6 |
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Your new picture is great! and 24.5 down is great as well, go ahead and track the mexican and know that it's ok to have those days now and then. The big picture still shows an amazing woman doing fabulous!
I may not be there yet but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
I got tired of starting over and working back to where I was, so I have stopped giving up!
Ann
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Day 3 no pop! Skipped the workout due to knee acting up. I wasn't going to track since I went out to Mexican for lunch and that's hard to track but I should probably go ahead and just do it.
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
| current weight: 207.6 |
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It really was! Today was Day 2 no pop I also tracked my calories and came in under. Finished up with a 15 min bike ride and lots of dancing haha Feels good. Weighed in on the wii since my scale broke, I am down 24.5 pounds altogether and that is amazing!
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
| current weight: 207.6 |
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Hello friends. This weekend was emotional but oh so worth it! I trekked 12 hours up to PA on Friday to surprise my sister for her baby shower. She had no clue I was coming! So I spent some time with my dad and his girlfriend and I saw my mom and brother. Then Saturday I snuck over to the club and they played it off really well, when she turned around and saw me there it was awesome! We just hugged and cried, I hadn't seen her in over a year and this is her first pregnancy. She was huge! We. Had an amazing day but I have to work tomorrow and I'm planning on going up for the delivery so I need to conserve my vacay time. So I came home this morning, took me all day but it was totally worth it!!! I got to hang out with my brother and my sister and I even got to see my best friend and her little girl (who is my god-daughter). My heart is filled with love tonight but it also aches as I miss them all so much. My belly is feeling better, tomorrow I officially start day 1 no pop again and I'm going to work on some form of exercise streak. Right now though, I am beyond exhausted driving for 24 of 72 hours this weekend so I'm heading off to bed.
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
| current weight: 207.6 |
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I'm sorry you are having such a rough time of it, hang in there!
I may not be there yet but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
I got tired of starting over and working back to where I was, so I have stopped giving up!
Ann
| Pounds lost: 78.5 |
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It got worse, I stopped taking them today I know I'm not supposed to but at tis point my stomach hurts whenever I eat as its not used to digesting. Not been a healthy week as I'm positive most days I was taking in less than 1000 calories. I am trying to get back on my feet but my energy levels are non existent. Took yesterday and today off of work. DH says this will pass in a few days but to take it easy and eat lightly and more frequently. I'm going to store this afternoon for some yogurt and fruit
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
| current weight: 207.6 |
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Same old same old. Trying to hang on through till Friday! Left work early today as most of my afternoon clients cancelled leaving me with a 3-hour window. Coming home and resting felt good. On the bright side, my stomach HAS to be shrinking! On the dark side, it's hard to drop carbs and pop when that's mostly what I can tolerate now...
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
| current weight: 207.6 |
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Are you feeling better today? Hope so, hang in there!
I may not be there yet but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
I got tired of starting over and working back to where I was, so I have stopped giving up!
Ann
| Pounds lost: 78.5 |
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Thanks for the tip. I had one this morning but it took me over 3 hours to drink a 12oz can. It's definitely a soothing drink not the habitit was before!
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
| current weight: 207.6 |
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Well said IAMAROCK!!
I may not be there yet but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
I got tired of starting over and working back to where I was, so I have stopped giving up!
Ann
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Soda is a problem for me too.. actually diet soda. I wouldn't count a ginger ale to settle your stomach exactly breaking your absence from soda. As long as you don't go back to drinking it when you are starting to feel better. Don't drink any flavor but the ginger ale. Start feeling better.
Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,
nothing is going to get better. It's not.
~~Dr. Seuss
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Hanging in there, today went better albeit I was still queasy. I lost weight over the weekend but that's not surprising.
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
| current weight: 207.6 |
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I tried ginger root tea and peppermint tea too but neither helped as much as that ale did. Just too heavy a dose of antibiotics, but its temporary.
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
| current weight: 207.6 |
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Ginger ale does help an upset tummy, science has proven it! Ginger root in a tea can help too, or peppermint and definitely get in the probiotics! Take care! 
I may not be there yet but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
I got tired of starting over and working back to where I was, so I have stopped giving up!
Ann
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Broke my pop streak yesterday, I am on a double round of antibiotics and they have my stomach all tore up so I broke down and drank a ginger ale to settle it. I can't promise I won't have another this week. I'm on 2500 mg daily until Friday. It's awful.
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
| current weight: 207.6 |
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Thanks for the support! I'm not discouraged just reminded that this is a slow journey and I can't tackle too much at once. Slow and steady all the way!
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
| current weight: 207.6 |
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That's a greater success rate then most of those that decide to change their lives, good job!
I may not be there yet but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
I got tired of starting over and working back to where I was, so I have stopped giving up!
Ann
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50 days pop free!!! It's the most consistent I have been on anything! In reviewing my goals, this is the only one out of the original 4 I made that I accomplished!
Edited by: MORRIGAN11 at: 2/14/2013 (21:51)
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
| current weight: 207.6 |
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Day 4 of part time juicing and i am down 1.5 pounds. Todays plan is to juice for breakfast and veggie soup for lunch, finishing up with a solid dinner of ham and veggies. Lots of water and im gonna try to get a workout in as well.
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
| current weight: 207.6 |
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Great, I'm glad they helped! I heard a spinach, apple and pineapple mix was good, may try it.
I may not be there yet but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
I got tired of starting over and working back to where I was, so I have stopped giving up!
Ann
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The ginger root is actually quite tasty in juice form and the peppermint tea helped some. The last 2 days have been awesome. I did a few things different; I peeled all my non-organic vegs and fruits which made a huge difference in the taste! My lunch juice today was quite tasty and that could be due to the lack of pesticides haha and/or I am getting used to it. I have been doing fruit juice/smoothies in the am, and a "green" juice for lunch. Lots of water and tea throughout the day and dinner tonight was veg soup. I'm starting to get peckish now, will probably have some more coffee. I think I can do the 2 meals a day switch for a bit longer. I can see how others can do full juice fasts but with the family, I can't imagine myself being able to do this. Hopefully even the 2 meal change will be enough to make a difference.
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
| current weight: 207.6 |
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Ginger comes in tea form (or boil the ginger root and make your own tea), it can be very helpful. Do you take probiotics? Thanks for the update, I'm sorry you don't feel good. I like kale in a stir fry or heavy soup, can't imagine it in juice form! you are very brave.
I may not be there yet but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
I got tired of starting over and working back to where I was, so I have stopped giving up!
Ann
| Pounds lost: 78.5 |
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Thanks for the support! Day 2 juicing The plan is a breakfast and lubch juice (nothing kale!) And a sensible dinner. I am drinking coffee as that headache sucked! They say you need at least 3 days of juicing to get tge benefit. Not sure how to accomplish that without taking off and staying in bed. To complicate things further, my nausea worsened last night and i did not keep dinner down. Dh thinks i have a stomach bug. So in all honesty, maybe juicing isnt bad but i have a bug. Lets see how today goes Still no pop (wow over a month is amazing!) Even though i though ginger would help! Maybe.ill make a juice with ginger today and drink peppermint tea!
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
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Evening, I'll make this short sweet and to the point. Juicing sucks, at least the first few days do. I am exhausted with a migraine and I feel like crap. I made it from dinner last night through lunch today and then I came home and crashed hard. I felt nauseous, I still feel nauseous. I caved and ate solid dinner. I think I may try this slower considering that it hit me so hard. Oh and Kale is awful, trully disgusting... in juice form. Time to go seek out some new recipes. If I can tolerate it. No pop, no exercise, ate out for dinner which was so not healthy. Day 1 juicing 215lbs
Edited by: MORRIGAN11 at: 1/31/2013 (19:02)
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
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Nothing is too peraonal haha. Ill let you know tonight. First juice was last night so today will be first full day. Im mostly nwrvous about being hungry and the gastrointestinal side effects.
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
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 I've never tried the juices, how's that work for you? Let us know (if it's not to personal) about skin, hair, energy, hunger levels and moods please? It's got me curious. Great job with the pop!!
I may not be there yet but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
I got tired of starting over and working back to where I was, so I have stopped giving up!
Ann
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Day 33 I am 35 days pop free! Tonight I started my 3-day juice reboot. We bought a juicer and a ton of fruits/veggies. I had dinner juice (carrot and apple) and then I made tomorrows breakfast (carrot/apple/ginger) and lunch (kale/cucumber/apple). They are in cups and ready for me to grab up on my way out the door. I think the hardest part will be tomorrow's coffee. I usually drink it with cream but I'm not supposed to have creamer. Nothing but tea, water and my juice. I think that this will be an interesting process and I am excited as well as nervous.
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
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Eek, been a week or so since last check in. Busy busy busy and work is drowning me. I'm still here, still clawing my way to healthy! Day 32: I am officially 34 days pop free!! Nothing significant to report other than I am getting my cardio in and hoping that will show some awesomeness on the scale this week. Water is at 12 cups Food is not tracked but my portions have been controlled Paleo: 75/25 Exercise: 45 minutes walk it out tonight
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
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Day 20: Payday! We always go out to eat on payday and tonight we chose mexican! I got the hawaiian fajitas yum! Weigh in was awesome, I am down another pound and a half which I am super pumped about. Slow and steady, this is exactly how I want it to go. So in celebration, I got my hair cut and went with a totally new look. Short in the back with a slight downslope towards my chin and ...... bangs! But not 90's shark fin bangs, slightly wispy bangs that look cute to the side. I love it! Verdict: Food: high and not tracked water: a little short as I forgot my water bottle this morning exercise: 10 minutes yoga Paleo: 30/70 (2 of my meals were not fully paleo) Day 22 NO POP! *I am noticing that my food is backsliding and I want to address this. When the 2nd week of the pay period hits, food gets.... low. And so it's more difficult to eat healthier when there are limitations to what is available. I plan to continue to address this, keeping healthy snacks in the house, my hens started laying eggs again! And planning meals are all steps/things that can help me stay on track.
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
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Day 19: Still hanging strong here! Food was up today as it was our weekly lunch out with the girls at work. I came home and did my strength training today though so it balances out. VERDICT: Food: high Water: short by a cup or so Exercise: 22 min strength video Paleo: 60/40 NO POP! Day 21!!!
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
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Day 17: Today went much better! Started out strong with bacon and eggs (yumm!) and packed a lunch of ham/cheese roll ups, sliced sweet red pepper and a pear. Snack of almonds and dried blueberry and finished up dinner with zucchini noodles (zoodles), spaghetti sauce and sausage meatballs. Water is at 12 cups! Holy cow! Only thing missing is my workout. I have a lot of time to make up but tonight I am sitting with a significant migraine. Not sure if exercise will make it worse or not. Verdict Food: on track Water: excessive exercise none yet Paleo: The only thing non-Paleo was my coffee creamer soooooo 95/5 No pop day 19!
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
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Day 16: It's been a ... difficult weekend to say the least. I have been on sugar and carbs and feeling icky as a result. No exercise, avoiding spark. I think it's time I get back on the bandwagon. Water is good today, food is obviously high and not very paleo but I have tracked it at least. I did have a sip (or 3) of Sprite the other day, the nausea had me desperate. It tasted AWFUL! I gave it away and won't make THAT mistake again. I know my health stuff has been off, but I have to say that my personal goal with writing has taken off. I spent a LOT of time this weekend working on my book. I didn't get very far, but I am pleased with the accomplishment. I also joined a few writing groups/sites. That I think will help more than anything! I'm soooo excited to finally be working on this. I did get some scary news, one of the girls I work with told me that our company was going down like the Titanic and that she was told to abandon ship! About caused me to stroke out. But DH and I talked about it and we have come up with a game plan. Truth be told, I wouldn't be all that heartbroken if they did do a bunch of layoffs and I was in the mix. This job has me so stressed out that I can barely function most days. I need the break. I need to figure out what I want out of life because honestly, this ain't it. We are tight on funds for this week. Not a good place to be. I know it's only temporary though and I'm trying to remain positive. Verdict for the day/weekend Off track but clawing my way back Food is out of control but I tracked today Water today is spot on and I can actually feel the difference No exercise as yet. I know this needs to be done. Paleo: more like 20/80 the past 4 days... Pop: Do I start over at Day 1 since yesterday I had a few sips??? Nah, I'll say Day 18 no pop...
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
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Day 12 I am continuing to feel an increase in energy. Today was Mexican Wednesday at work, I skipped the chips and salsa. Then I got my chicken fajitas and unsweet tea. I really wanted doughnuts, but I skipped them as we had a party for my father in law. I did indulge with pizza and cake. But I came home and got my cardio in so I feel no guilt. Verdict: Day 14 NO POP! Food is high Water is 8+ Workout video done Paleo: 50/50
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
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Thanks! The Psychiatrist that works in my office is also doing low Carb/no sugar and she explained that carbs are what help with saliva production. No carbs or low carbs means a decrease in salivation which then leads to dry mouth and thus stink breath. I'll try the peppermint tea, thanks!
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
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I had the same side effect with South Beach, peppermint tea helped a bit. You are doing great!
I may not be there yet but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
I got tired of starting over and working back to where I was, so I have stopped giving up!
Ann
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Day 11 I am feeling an increase in energy. Went to bed around 9:30 last night with a migraine. Stress is apparently still out of control. But my food is on track and I did get my workout in. I managed to get up 30 min early without trying mind you today AND yesterday. I love this as it allows me to enjoy a bit of coffee before the day starts. Peaceful! Water is up which is not surprising. the more Paleo days I have, the more cotton mouth sets in. Low carb also makes your breathe stink just FYI! I just read that you shouldn't chew gum as it can spike insulin levels and make you hungrier. Might have to stick to Altoids... Verdict: Day 13 NO POP! Food is on track Water is 8+ Workout video done Paleo: 90/10! It was a great paleo day!
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
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Day 10: A great day, work was great, my morning was great, lunch was great. I am feeling great. The only not great thing right now is that my head is pounding. Not sure what kind of headache it is but it has been with me for hours. Verdict: Food: I tracked it all today AND I am in range! Water: 9 cups and counting Exercise: plan is to workout tonight Paleo: 80/20 NO POP day 12!
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
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Day 9: 1/6/13 Sunday Today was a much better day. I planned my meals for the next 2 weeks and then hit the grocery store. I spent a few hours batch cooking and now have 7 dinners for the crockpot as well as a menu with 15 total dinners. I was super pumped as all that food still only ran me about $200. I bought everything on sale and stuck with seasonal foods. After spending all day in the kitchen, I set up some veg beef soup with cornbread for dinner and then hit up sparkpeople to catch up with this week's goals. I finished it off by getting my strength training in, finishing up farm chores for the night and then eating with DH. Now we are settled in on the couch and I am getting ready to blog before my shower. Verdict: Food: a few snacks but overall I am pleased Water: short for now but I still have time to get it in. Exercise: Strength Training for 20 minutes! Paleo: 70/30 Day 11 NO POP!
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
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Day 8: 1/5/13 Saturday; I had started out with great intentions but kind of slid. I did a lot of housework and played on my computer which was stress relieving at least. I got a late start and did not get my photography session in. Verdict: Food: Not horrible, but not tracked either Water: unsure Paleo: no clue Exercise: none Day 10 NO POP! Focused on stress reduction and depression boosting.
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
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day 7: (1/4/13) Stress bomb related to finances. Long day at work with a lot of emergencies to deal with which left me exhausted when I got home. Skipped my workout again and now I am on a "no workout" streak, need to break THAT one. Food was off as I ate junk in response to my stress. And although I started out the morning by tracking, I didn't finish it. Trying to get back into my photography but it's getting overwhelming. Starting to slide back down into my depression and I think it's my own doing. Need to turn things around before they get worse. Verdict for the day: Workout: none Food: high calories and not tracked Water: 9 cups at leasr Day 9 NO POP! Paleo: 60/40 again as I ate way too much junk food.
Edited by: MORRIGAN11 at: 1/5/2013 (08:49)
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
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Thanks ladies! Feels great!
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
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You are doing great!  Over a week without pop is great progress and you dropped the holiday pounds and they took a pound along when they left....sounds like a good week.
I may not be there yet but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
I got tired of starting over and working back to where I was, so I have stopped giving up!
Ann
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Congratulations!!! Keep up the good work!!!
Making moves no time for playing around....We get what we work for!!!
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Thanks for the support, I agree that it's hard to break that mindset! Day 6: What a great day! I felt better and as a result had a better day in general. I havent had time to track food, not sure how to work that in. I DO have an app for Spark but I get no signal at work so its not the most helpful haha. I'll keep thinking on it. I did manage to get my workout in today and I felt amazing afterwards. I have to say that a fat girl trying to do a flamenco dance HAS got to be the funniest thing since the hippo scene in Fantasia. Which is why I like to workout in solitude. BUT I do have a great imagination and as long as I avoid my reflection in the sliding glass door, I'm fine haha. We took the boys out for dinner tonight, Penn station followed by fro-yo at Chicka biddy! YUMMO! Then I came home and worked out. No other snacks and breakfast/lunch was spot on. I'm on track for water too btw. Today was BL weigh in.... I am down 4.5 pounds!!! Which actually means that I am down a pound in 3 weeks. But that is also after a 4 pound holiday gain. Verdict: water: 8 cups and counting cardio: 15 minutes food: not tracked but I'm happy with how well I did Paleo: 60/30 since my whole dinner and dessert were not paleo. I'm working on a grocery list and food planning for the week next. DAY 8 NO POP!
Edited by: MORRIGAN11 at: 1/3/2013 (19:14)
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
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Way to go, that's awesome!!!! The all or nothing mindset trips up so many people, recognizing it and knowing that you can turn it around is huge. That's great!
I may not be there yet but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
I got tired of starting over and working back to where I was, so I have stopped giving up!
Ann
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Oh my haha, thanks ladies!!!  You are right, those gingerbread men definitely had it coming! So did those ginger kids! Brats. Day 5: Another difficult day with multiple stressors and poor coping. I tried today, I started out with a strong protein filled breakfast and I planned for eating out for lunch (we always go out for "Mexican Wednesday" and I order chicken fajitas and I only eat the meat and veggies). But somewhere, I broke down. I ate the tortillas and the rice/beans. Then when I got back to the office, I had 2 slices of cinnamon cake with cream cheese icing. On my way home, I gave it significant thought. I could say "forget it" and give up the rest of the day or I could turn it around. In the grand scheme of things, I have had worse days. So I was determined that my previous pattern of all or none would not continue today. I picked up DH and we went to Kroger. Dinner was healthy and delicious and I did get all my water in already. I am digesting while I spark and I plan to get my workout done next. (That will be the HARD part, as I am tired and sore and I really just want to shower and go to bed). Verdict: Day 7 of NO pop! Calories: over and not tracked Paleo: I would say today I was 60/40 on track (aiming for 80/20) Water: 11cups! Workout: not yet. Broke a 3 day streak yesterday Broke the all or none mindset!
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
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yes sorry to hear about Perry... I dont think it matters what type of animal it is .. a family member is a family member. It will take time and dont beat yourself up. It is one day you had a bump, and tomorrow will probably be hard still, but keep the positive.. NO POP! That is at least one thing you still hung onto. Tomorrow is another day, and there will be another one after that. And I agree -- the men probably had it comin - they usually do... LOL Chin up, hugs Gloria
Gloria - Goodeve, SK, Canada
I'm tired of standing on the sidelines while everyone else is living! It's my turn.
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I'm sorry you lost Perry, animals are pure and loving, they never judge and when they pass it's heart breaking. Allow yourself to hurt so you can allow yourself (in time) to heal and those gingerbread men had it coming anyway!
I may not be there yet but I'm closer than I was yesterday.
I got tired of starting over and working back to where I was, so I have stopped giving up!
Ann
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Day 4: Today has been one of the most difficult days I have faced in a long time. We lost the fight with our duck "perry". I tried hard but he just didn't make it. I am now faced with grief and how to deal without bingeing. I'll be honest, I am not managing it well at all. I have had my fair share of gingerbread men. I haven't tracked anything yet and I have not done my workout. The best thing I can say as far as health is that I have not had any pop today. I have always been an animal lover and I am fortunate that my husband supports me in all my crazy animal hoarding. Perry was not planned actually, a close friend of mine had known that I wanted a Pekin Duck. When Perry's mom died he was left an orphan, and this friend called me right away. Of course I took him, how could I say no? I hand raised him in the house and we definitely bonded. He was not happy when I had to put him outside but I found 2 buddies for him to play with and before long he was playing and doing his duck thing without a care for his human adoptive mom. He loved watermelon and would clear a rind within a half hour haha. He was a sweet duck whom I adored. Some of the most relaxing nights I have are when I spend them them outside watching the animals do their thing. He will be missed greatly, it sometimes feel silly to cry over an animal. Especially one who lived outside and had limited daily contact with me. However, I am a sensitive soul and this has cut me deep. I cant say for sure whether I will get a workout in, and I am not planning on tracking. I am giving myself the rest of the day to mourn. My goal then is to get my water in. Verdict for the day: calories are a bust and no tracking to be sure workout did not happen; streak broken water; halfway through goal no pop
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
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Day 3: Started out strong, got my cardio in early on while the duck was in the tub and DH wasn't home yet. I ate a strong protein breakfast and headed off to work. While at work I turned down iced cinnamon rolls AND an offer to get take out for lunch. I tracked all my food for the day and am slightly elevated but not as bad as yesterday. My water is on target and I skipped pop.... again. Stress abounds though as I am at my wits end with my job. It was very hard returning today, after over a week off. I do not look forward to Wednesday, that's for sure! Then I came home and had some dinner, did my chores for the animals and put the duck back in the tub for his night swim. I should clarify here. We have a number of animals including ducks, chickens, goats, cats, dogs, turtles and fish. One of my ducks has an infected foot that needed closer treatment so I brought him in to work on it. It was improving and I was optimistic, but lately he has been more lethargic and not eating. When I put him in the tub I discovered he was covered with mites. This is an incredibly stressful situation for me as I have raised him from a duckling and if I don't get this fixed, he will die. I normally eat when I am stressed, but tonight I have responded by creating a plan of action for tomorrow and then coming here to spark. It's better than bingeing on banana bread that's for sure! Verdict for the day: Calories are high but tracked and less so than yesterday Water is set to be completed before midnight Workout completed! Managed stress more appropriately! NSV! What a GREAT way to end 2012!
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
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Thank you both for the kind words on my journal! That certainly helps keep the motivation running high!!!!
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
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I just wanted to say thank you for the logging you are doing... it helps me prepare for my journey i am starting.. it hellps me see i am not alone, i look forward to reading your updates and progress... dont stress the small stuff... keep a chin up and smile on that beautiful face... tomorrow is another day... :D
Gloria - Goodeve, SK, Canada
I'm tired of standing on the sidelines while everyone else is living! It's my turn.
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Day 2 I may be on the verge of overdoing it, but that seems to be the only thing that works. I need to throw myself into this or risk not staying focused and committed. But unfortunately, I take on too much and that can be just as dangerous. It's not been difficult for the past week as I have been on vacation. But tomorrow starts the daily grind again. I am going to amend my goals right here and state for myself that with my work schedule, it's better to do the workouts and eating right then to log on here. I will NOT use logging into spark as an excuse to skip workouts. And If I only blog or check in every few days... Well that is just okay... As for today. It started off rough, DH brought home red velvet muffins which I partook of. I did track it though and I didn't snack at 10:30 am when I was STARVING because I had a carb loaded breakfast instead of my usual healthy one. Then for lunch I was stuck on what to fix but I had just made banana bread with my left over bananas that were going bad. So of course I ate a HUGE slice of that. Dinner did not quite make up for the calories, but it was Paleo-ish and so I count it as a victory. I did chicken and veggie stirfry with fried cauliflower that was shredded down so it was the size of rice. I'm amazed, but it actually tasted like rice! I did my Latin workout video, and I even did it after DH got up and took over the tv. I grabbed my disc and popped it in my computer and did my workout in my bedroom. I did not do the whole DVD as it's 3 different styles of dance plus the warm up and cooldown. With the warm up and the first dance I was in 15 minutes and felt like I was going to die. So I stopped it there, fast forwarded it to the cool down and counted it as 15 minutes total. Tomorrow I will do the warm up and the next dance on the disc. Eventually I will get to be able to do the whole disc at once! And I wont feel like one of those dancing hippos on Fantasia while I'm at it! Water is low today but I subbed out tea and still skipped pop. I have time tonight to finish it up. Sitting with my cup now as I watch the duck take his bath. Just hope he doesn't spray duck water on me! Yuck! So verdict for the day? water is low calories are over but tracked workout complete I'll take it as a success! 
Edited by: MORRIGAN11 at: 12/30/2012 (18:37)
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
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Day 1: Aren't these usually the easiest days? You are gung ho and ready to jump in with both feet!? Let's hope this fire continues. I got a gift card for Walmart and instead of blowing it on a new curling iron, makeup or the new video game I have been wanting... I bought the boxed set of Latin dance party workout. It's like the generic version of Zumba haha. I have done zumba a number of times with the group fitness class but now my work schedule prevents me from being able to go at the time it is offered. I figured this was a great compromise as I get my workout and Its dancing which I love. I'm thinking my reward for this exercise streak will be a new (used) elliptical with tax refund money. It's something I have wanted for a while and this will motivate to stick with something. DH will not support another half-a**ed attempt at something since I have a habit of burning out quickly. I started out with the section on learning the footwork which took 15 minutes. tomorrow I plan on jumping in and following the 30 day plan that comes with it. Food wise, I am super proud that I have already tracked all my food for the day. I planned dinner and got into my tracker and now I know where I am so when those chocolate cravings hit I'll be prepared! I went to the grocery store and walked out without any pop. None. Nada. zip. Not even the 20 oz bottles at the check out counter. Instead, I came home and made iced tea. I am working on my cup of water now as well. Let's hope this fire continues to burn...
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
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Thanks for the input! Its hard to face reality sometimes but if we don't then what will change? Best of luck on your journey as well!
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
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Congratulations!!! You have really found the way to: "GET REAL" Is so easy to fall off the wagon and so hard to get back in track but the specific points you are outlining here will make a big difference and you will see results. Thank you for sharing I also need to: "GET REAL" I lost 37 lbs in the last 15 month, but I need to loose another 41 to get to my goal weight, so with your help I'm setting a plan to do it on 2013. Happy, Healthy, Lighter New Year!!!!
Make a choice to talk more about your blessing than your problems...more good things will come your way when you do!
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Challenge Bonus this week is to create a journal and track the goals set for ourselves. I have been flailing the past 2 weeks and so it was a great time to sit down and "get real" about what I wanted from this challenge and how to get it. Week 3: My #1 goal for this challenge used to be weight loss. I wanted to get below 200lbs. After looking it over and thinking hard about viability/do-ability. I have decided that I obviously STILL want to lose weight but I am going to drop it down to just a pound a week. That is much easier given the stress I usually have to deal with. 7 weeks=7pounds. I think I need to focus more specifically on HOW to lose the weight. I can sit and wish for weight loss all I want but if I don't identify what needs to change then nothing will change (and obviously what I AM doing right now is not very successful If I am seeing a gain 2 weeks in a row). So what has been holding me back all this time? Or more specifically how was I successful before? The simple answer? EXERCISE! I used to workout, a lot. Like 5 mile walks every day. Obviously I cannot manage 5 miles now. BUT I CAN manage 10 minutes a day. By completing this goal I will set myself up for consistent fitness, and hopefully use it to find an exercise that I like and that I will WANT to continue long after the challenge is over. That's my 2nd goal: Exercise 10 minutes daily Another part of the equation involves logging into spark every day. When I track my food consistently, I notice that my intake drops as I am more aware of what I am eating. When I am not doing so well I tend to avoid spark and all the resources. Over the past 2 days I have forced myself to log foods even when I know/think I am over my goals or have not eaten the most healthy options. Goal 3: Start a streak of logging in daily/tracking food Nutrition wise I have a significant issue with sugar and carbs. At this point I worry that If I set my goals too high, that they may not be doable. So my last goal is a combo starting point. Goal 4: Start a streak of no soda/drinking my 8+glasses of water. These are all small starting goals which will make the biggest oopmh. Now to put them into action. Complete these goals for the next 7 weeks. And journal about it.
~Nashia~
As long as you don't quit you never have to go through the painful process of "starting over".
Co-leader of the Biggest Loser Challenge "Lovely Limes"
GO LIMES!
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