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5/23/12 10:11 P

Well team, I'm off to Florida tomorrow. Vacation time at the beach with the family. Can't wait. I plan on tracking my food on paper while I'm gone so I can update sparkpeople when I get back. Good luck Mommies.

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5/22/12 9:40 P

way to go on the weight loss! I'm excited to have the team to help with motivation as well. I'm down another 2 pounds. so thankful to see that number keep moving down too!

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5/22/12 11:07 A

Yay, only 0.5 pound lost this week but at least the number keeps going down! So glad to have this challenge to keep me motivated! Everyone is doing great, congrats to you all!

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5/15/12 9:30 P

This week has not started out well with my workouts. I've been coughing my head off for 2 days now. I'm hoping tomorrow I'll be able to workout. I have been eating well though so that's a plus. Hope everyone else is doing better. I have lost 4 pounds and 11.5 inches!!!

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5/14/12 9:15 A

Day 2 on weight watchers. Another good workout.

Mon - 70 minute walk with dog and son
Tue - 40 minute aerobic and lifting.
Wed- 40 min at gym and 70 min walking
Thu - 50 min at gym
Fri - off
Sat - walked for hours downtown
Sun - off
Mon -
Tue -

I am sick today and its raining. Still trying to figure out how I can get something done.

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5/13/12 5:14 P

I hope everyone is having a great Mother's Day! Just don't over indulge too much, MOMMYs. Looking forward to working out tomorrow. I feel so much better now that I'm working out again!

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5/9/12 10:14 P

First week of the challenge went well even though I'm only down one pound, I can tell a difference in my clothes already and I feel better. So far, I've been consistently increasing my workout intensities. Pushed it to Level 5 on the elliptical today and could really feel it. Trying to get everything updated here on spark tonight.

Sunday - off
Monday - 30 minutes on elliptical plus strength training (4.2 mph average on Level 2 -total 2.1 miles)
Tuesday - walked an hour
Wednesday - 30 minutes on elliptical plus strength training (4.2 mph average on Level 5 -total 2.1 miles)
Thursday - off
Friday- 30 min walk
Saturday- 30 min walk

time to log my calories for the last couple of days now.

Edited by: ETIDWELL0 at: 5/12/2012 (23:48)

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5/9/12 8:42 P

Day 2 on weight watchers. Another good workout.

Mon - 70 minute walk with dog and son
Tue - 40 minute aerobic and lifting.
Wed-
Thu -
Fri -
Sat -
Sun -
Mon -
Tue -

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5/8/12 2:48 P

I'm so excited to say, that after 3 consecutive weeks of daily exercise and watching my calorie intake... I have lost my first 2 pounds and and see a visual change in my body tone! I am one happy girl :)

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5/8/12 2:20 P

I was in Boston last week so I am starting this week:

Mon - 70 minute walk with dog and son
Tue -
Wed-
Thu -
Fri -
Sat -
Sun -
Mon -
Tue -

I am heading to the gym tonight to do a double workout.

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5/8/12 11:30 A

Mon - 15 minutes P90x Abs
Tue - 12 km steady run
Wed- Hill Training
Thu - 60 min spin class
Fri - off
Sat - 33 km run, in the snow, rain, hail and sleet 3hrs 45 min (followed by a winefestival)
Sun - off
Mon - off - stretching and walking still sore from Saturday run
Tue - 50min spin class

However my eating has been horrible and even with hours of running I still haven't lost the carb loading weight from last week. I'm not even down an entire lb yet! So frusterating.

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5/8/12 6:47 A

Hey ladies! How's it going one week into the challenge? I weighed in today 4 lbs lighter than last week! I can't believe it!!!! Hope you all are having the same luck!!! Keep up the great work!!!! =)

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5/8/12 5:59 A

Mon - gym strength upper body
Tue - dance Kathak 70min pure cardio
Wed- gym lower body
Thu - dance class 60min
Fri - rest
Saturday - trek uphil 2hours
Sunday - trek 1.5hrs
Mon - rest (got a cold and fever)
Tue (today) dance Kathak 60min
The chocolate fixation due to long drives and late night work is nullifying all the work
Have to be better this week

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5/7/12 9:34 P

Decided to step up to Level 2 on the elliptical today. Was still able to average 4.2 mph which was better than my high last week. Average 1 mile in 14.5 minutes. Total miles 2.1!!!

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5/7/12 2:29 P

Monday- gym
Tuesday- gym
Wednesday- Insanity
Thursday- Insanity
Friday- Insanity
Saturday- Insanity
Sunday- Break
Monday- Insanity

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5/6/12 6:25 P

I'm so proud of myself for making my workout goals for last week. I made it 5 days for a minimum of 30 minutes. I've already increased my speed on the elliptical from 3.6mph to 4.0 mph. Thinking I'll go to a different level to increase my intensity this week. I've made some great changes in my eating but due to activities with the kids Friday and Saturday, I didn't stay quite within my goals there. Here's to a new week to get it right!

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5/4/12 10:59 A

Both yesterday and today, I played Just Dance 3 as my exercise... Such a workout! I sweat more dancing than I do running!

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5/4/12 6:35 A

Walked for a few minutes today, wanted to go much longer but am on a schedule with the kids and it's hard to keep track of time with no watch! Stupid cell phone has become the watch and it's kinda hard to keep checking that. I have this evening, I guess. Told the kiddos they could go to the McDonalds playland after work tonight, better not disapoint them. I'll get this figured out, I have the weekend for the "last chance" workout.

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5/2/12 7:46 P

Day 3 of working out. Wondering when my body will be less sore. I'm loving the total body workout program on the elliptical at the gym. 32 minutes today. 1.9 miles completed. I'm up from average speed of 3.6 mph to 3.7 mph. Not bad for working out 3 days straight. It helped having some music to listen to today. I'm looking forward to reaching 2 miles in 30 minutes. Hopefully, I can reach that goal in a week or so.

I don't see a workout for tomorrow. We had to replace our server (computer) at work today and everything's messed up now. Not good for a busy medical office. I've got to get up earlier in the morning and get the kids to school. Then, I've got to get there to get this problem fixed before seeing all the patients on my schedule. I know I'll be wore out by the time I make it home tomorrow night. I figure I deserve a day rest. I don't want to burn myself out by hitting it too hard with my changes.

Good luck everyone!

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5/2/12 12:25 P

Hi Ladies - May 1st SW 129.4 - Yikes this was after two days of carb loading and a half marathon. However it doesn't seem to be going down as fast as it normally does after race day. Yesterday I did a 12 km run in 72 minutes, today is hill training day. 20 minutes to run to the hill and back and 40 minutes of repeats.

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5/2/12 9:35 A

Skipped my morning workout =( needed sleep after being up all night with my son. Will definitely get in some cardio and strength after work today. Glad to see that everyone is participating!!!! love love love that this group is back at it again!!!! =)

Edited by: ALIHUTCH078 at: 5/2/2012 (09:36)

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5/2/12 12:28 A

Worked out for about an hour... then went to storage and cleaned, moved stuff around for about 4 hrs... logged it on as 3 hrs of heavy cleaning! OMG, a lot of cals burned and didn't even realize it!!! Whoo hoo!!!

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5/1/12 10:52 P

Very excited for a new challenge.

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5/1/12 10:23 P

Hello Ladies,


SW 285.6
Workout 1.5 hours of skate for fitness

Pounds lost: 1.4

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125.6

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5/1/12 9:53 P

Hello ladies.

Weight: 177 YIKES!
Workout: 1.7 mile run/21 minutes

Today is May 1st and I am excited about making this month one of excitement and progress.

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5/1/12 9:32 P

Hello Ladies,
My starting weight is 210. Lets see less of each one of us every week.

Sharon

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5/1/12 8:02 P

I'm so excited about the May challenge! I just started working out again yesterday. I've made it 2 days in a row so far. Even though yesterday was part of April. Starting weight 206.

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5/1/12 6:32 P

Hello ladies!!!

Starting weight is 244.4
Lets kick fats butt!!!



Edited by: SERENITYSWEIGHT at: 5/1/2012 (18:49)

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5/1/12 4:50 P

Im soo happy to get back into this group and thanks for the add on FB..
where do i put this week's weigh in??

My weigh in for May 1st: 240lbs

Edited by: DAISYMUFF at: 5/1/2012 (16:59)

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5/1/12 12:58 P

Is there a place where we should be entering our initial weigh-in? I'm new to the team and these challenges... Thanks!

Starting weight is 142!

Edited by: PALOMINOGIRL3 at: 5/2/2012 (12:13)

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5/1/12 12:05 P

I'm excited and so in!!!

Quick question though, since I am 31 weeks preggo, can I please skip the weigh-in and measuring part? Getting on the scales at the docs every other week is depressing enough, lol.

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5/1/12 11:41 A

Oh...how I've missed you guys...It's going to be an AWESOME month...

Oona so glad to see you again!!!

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5/1/12 10:50 A

Thanks for starting a new challenge!!! I'm totally stoked and can't wait!!! I def know I can do this, been on a roll for the last two weeks and have been keeping up with logging in all my stuff for the past week, week and half? And been hitting the gym. So, this is what I need!!! Haven't weighed myself or measured yet today, but will. As far as the measurements go, do we just need to do what it says to measure in the SP tracking thing? Or write it all down and do a full measurement?

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5/1/12 8:47 A

Just remember everyone that in order for it to count as cardio, you have to get and keep your heartrate up... just walking isn't normally enough to do unless it's a brisk one. If you're walking around at work or the mall or playing with your kids, it's not likely going to keep your heartrate elevated so take those things into consideration.

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5/1/12 7:04 A

Happy May 1st!!!! =) Weighed and measured, cardio and toning done! Looks like it's going to be a great day for me!!!! (despite the fact that I have a sick kid at home!) Good luck today ladies!!! We can do this!!!!

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5/1/12 6:14 A

yay! It's day one! I can already feel the accountability!

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4/30/12 11:40 P

Hi! I am very excited about joining this team and challenge. Being a new mommy of a 7 month old - its hard to find time! I am hoping that this team can help me stay more true to myself and my needs.

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4/30/12 8:24 P

Oh wow, totally in on this challenge! I hope this will keep me motivated! :)

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4/30/12 3:13 P

Hi Ladies,

I just joined the team and am very excited about the May Challenge. I am training for a marathon at the end of May (a very slow marathon) I just finished a half marathon yesterday and am not very happy with my finishing time or the pictures. My daughter is now 21 months old time to focus on getting these 10lbs off. I'm hoping a challenge and a focus can help!

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4/30/12 1:12 A

I'm also very excited! Love this team :-) thanks Ali and Jamie for restarting it inspite of your other commitments!
Already started swimming twice/thrice a week. Going to the gym 3days as well :-) diet needs to get back on track now.
Weighing in tomorrow for the last last mommy standing :-)

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4/29/12 7:54 P

I'm so excited. I've been off spark for at least 6 months and this seems like the perfect start! Hopefully, the group can get back to where we used to be! I'm looking forward to hitting the gym tomorrow and saying good-bye to all those greasy burgers. I'm sick of eating that way! My husband is finally on my side about getting healthy as well. Hopefully, supporting each other, we'll be more successful. Good luck to everyone!

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4/29/12 1:24 P

Cont me in on this May Makeover challenge too! Hot Momma May here I come!

Pounds lost: 2.0

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4/29/12 12:13 P

I am IN! I am excited about the team coming back to life and the FB page as well.

MUAH! Let's hit it HARD ladies!

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4/27/12 6:24 A

I already know how my first day is going to go-spent walking around all day at the zoo with my kindergartener. Don't worry, I'm going to track that walk, it will be worth miles for sure!

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4/26/12 12:54 P

I'm SOOO in! Can't wait to get started!

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4/26/12 12:46 P

Anyone participating in the May Makeover Challenge can post here! Post daily...weekly....however you want to. Let us know your progress, what you're doing to stay in the challenge, and anything you're having trouble with! We are here to help support each other and cheer each other on!!!! =)

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