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4/8/13 12:32 P

After taking a too-long break from this challenge, I am back into week 3. I did not want to totally give up. So, here I am. I have not lost any weight (no big surprise.) But, I haven't gained any, either. Working at it & pushing through. I'm in it to win it.

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3/6/13 3:12 P

Finished week 3, little late due to illness last week, but I'm back on track. I think I'll do double videos today and start Week 4. Great job everyone!

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3/4/13 10:43 A

Starting week 3 today! Gotta munch lots of F/V!

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2/28/13 8:17 P

I am going to have to leave this challenge for now. My knees are bothering me. Good luck everyone!

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2/27/13 6:30 P

did week 3 day 4 today

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2/14/13 11:56 A

week 3 done! feels so good to exercise! i have also upped my cardio by walking another lap at the track this week....did 1.25 miles in 23 minutes tuesday! am going to keep adding a lap each week until i get to 2 miles! i can do this! will be purchasing coach nicole's body sculpting dvd after payday tomorrow!! also starting another challenge tomorrow that requires 10 min/day of exercise!! woo hoo can't stop now!

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2/10/13 3:12 A

week 3 day 3 done...i did it twice!

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2/8/13 11:23 P

week 3 day 2 done!

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2/8/13 8:05 A

i was finally able to reclaim my office floor yesterday so maybe i can do a few exercise videos today... walkin is near impossible with foot the way it is... but gonna keep limpin along til i finish... guess i'll just start week 3 over again when i have time tomorrow.. will try to get a video in before i leave the house but time is passin fast this mornin so may not happen...

have a good day yall...

pert

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2/6/13 4:35 P

I am little late finishing week 3, but i can finally say i did it. now on to week 4.

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2/5/13 4:57 P

Ok so here I go again third try of week 3 here's hoping for third time lucky. Good Luck everyone!

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2/5/13 5:58 A

i realized i'm gonna have to put most of this on hold til the doc figures out what's wrong with my foot... i cant walk with it going numb after the first 3 minutes... does it just standing too... see doc tomorrow... had nerve test yesterday... doesnt seem to be a nerve problem... sure hope it's a simple fix!

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2/4/13 5:48 P

Had to restart Week 3 thanks to business travel. Usually, I'm able to fit in exercise while on travel, but this time the days were super long and I wasn't getting back to the hotel until after 8pm every night. After missing 4 days, I wanted to restart instead of trying to cram all of the workouts in before the start of week 4. Better do it right!

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2/4/13 5:08 P

Day 2 of week 3 done.

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2/4/13 12:40 P

Last day of week 3. Lost a few pounds in the last few weeks, but what matters most is my tight jeans aren't tight anymore. I have more energy and am feeling alot better. Almost human lol. I'm still trying to meet the calories but with all the exercising I've noticed I'm more hungry and not craving as many sweets. Upped my cardio to between 30 minutes and 40 minutes 6 days a week and 3 days of strength training. Am ready for week 4!

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2/4/13 6:56 A

i still have yet to get jumpstarted even if i am a bit further along than when i started weeks ago.. should be done now and still strugglin thru week 3... 25 pups that need pretty constant care is wearin me down... glad a few are leavin this week... n even more next week... plan to get out and walk sometime today... hopin i can get past this foot goin numb soon...

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2/3/13 12:34 P

I am seeing great results. I am getting stronger and slimming down. I don't weigh myself weekly, so I am only going by the changes that I see and feel. I know this is going to be a successful year for me. Thanks Sparkpeople!

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2/3/13 6:46 A

I gave up on this challenge this week... not on being healthy but on tracking everything. I am not willing to put all the time in that it takes to track everything. I will still use the videos though. I like the idea of getting up and doing a short workout - it starts the day right, gets my body moving and doesn't take much time.

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2/3/13 6:27 A

got two videos in yesterday and that left me sorta week kneed for a bit... lol... will try to get one in today and a walk if some of the snow is gone... may have to look for alternative cardio workout considering the weather... but real proud of myself for gettin on with the program yesterday even if it wasnt possible to walk... got lots to do this mornin in the office but feelin the need to get on track...

have a great day yall... enjoy the superbowl!!!!

pert

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2/2/13 5:35 P

Just finished up my redo of week 3 and feel awesome: super strong! Food is still an issue, so I'm not losing like I'd like to. Definitely am seeing a lost more definition though, so that's good. I've gotten into some bad habits with my DH's new work schedule, so I'm thinking of adding the healthy family challenge again to get us back on track.

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2/2/13 11:58 A

got day one and two videos done... will try to walk later..

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2/2/13 6:16 A

tough week on the farm... not gotten much accomplished at all... but today is a new day and i intend to take a step forward...

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2/1/13 10:38 P

Great week! I walk on the track for 1 hour on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. Thursday I took Zumba for 1hour 1/2. Taking the day off on Saturday and Sunday. I feel the pain on my lower back and around my tummy. Back to the exercise on Monday:) Have a wonderful week everyone!

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2/1/13 2:32 P

Day 6 down. I walked 2 miles again today in 45 minutes. Did the first half in intervals. Did one video and my ab workout. Boy am I tired today. But, it was so well worth it. I just wish I didn't have to fight myself to get exercise in everyday. It is really ridiculous.

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2/1/13 10:07 A

Day 4 of Week 3 done. Got a day behind yesterday. Ended up sleeping in missing my workout and then doing my taxes during my free time at night, but honestly needed the day off. Six days of cardio a week (with P90x) made me a bit rickety, but I started today with Kenpo X (kickboxing) and feel great. I really love kickboxing and when I'm done with the P90X program want to maybe join a class. I love the way the moves look and it feels empowering as a woman to "kick some butt". Made up the spark video from yesterday along with today's also. Going to workout tomorrow and Sunday morning. Can't wait for the week to be over so I can start week 4 :) Keep on keeping on everybody!

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2/1/13 8:48 A

Pertnisplan,

Hi! Have you ever tried one of Leslie Sansone's walk at home dvd's? They are great for beginners to advanced walkers as you set your own pace and miles, and build up and on as you go. When I started back up last year after an ankle injury, I was only able to do about a 1/2 mile, then I started doing a 1/2 in the morning, then again in the evening. I slowly built up to a mile a day. Now I'm able to do the 3-4 mile dvd's. Still a work in progress, but I'm getting there. It was definitely all baby steps! Good Luck !

lisa

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2/1/13 7:29 A

didnt get anything done yesterday and ate way too many calories for no exercise... gotta get back on track this mornin even if it isnt a good day to walk... will get cardio in somehow... i think i can, i think i can, i think i can... the little engine that could if she only would...

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1/31/13 7:28 P

Got my first ever 1,000 minutes fitness trophy!

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1/31/13 3:11 P

We have one more week to go!

lisa

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1/31/13 2:31 P

Well today was a good day. I worked out for over an hour. I did 45 minutes on my treadmill doing intervals the first half and walked the second. I did 2.2 miles. Yayyyyyyy!!! An accomplishment for me. I also did 2 videos and my ab workout. I also measured myself today and found I have lost 3 1/2 inches. It is from the waist down, but still it is 3 1/2 inches. I am also down 8 pounds since the beginning of January, so I am doing well. I will take it. I have adjusted my diet though. I know that the only way I will be able to lose the belly fat is to eat less carbs. I hold the carbs in my stomach. So, I have reduced my carb intake. We will see what happens.

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1/31/13 1:25 P

I had such a wonderful fun time at Zumba this morning. My friends came up to me and told me they miss me. I was sick with the flu for a week. Also one of the new girls who was standing behind me said at the end of the class" I kept looking at you so I would not miss the steps" I was feeling the Love! My Zumba Instructor rocks! She was telling us if we are keeping our new year resolutions. I raise my hand. She said She has been a instructor for so long that today is the day you want to give up. She said "She even feels that way but we need her. She said don't feel like it only happens to you. It happens to all of us"! Don't give up!

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1/31/13 6:36 A

congrats!!! ncntada... i ate salsa with avocado and tortilla chips the other night which produced huge swelling in my legs so was up 5 pounds yesterday... pretty depressing... but i at least know the culprit... and will choose veggies for the superbowl sunday instead... bought junk food for company... should have known better... but it sure was tasty...

my plan is to start week three this morning... hate that i'm so far behind but proud of myself for at least keepin at it on the days it's possible... gonna be a chilly day for a walk but not nearly so bad as tomorrow... i hope you all have a wonderful day...

pert.

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1/31/13 12:31 A

Although I was pretty down on myself for week three I got on the scale today and lost 4 pounds! I had to weigh myself a couple more times to make sure the scale was working properly.
tricky little guy

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1/30/13 3:04 P

I did Leslie Sansone's 4 Fast Miles! whew! Thank you January Jumpstart Challenge!
Feels so good to be back with an exercise routine. When I think back to the start, and struggling to get past a 1/2 mile, I want to give myself a high five!

lisa

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1/30/13 1:39 P

So during this summer I was at 180-185, quite alot down from my weight during pregnancy which peaked 215. I started making excuses and stopped exercising, loosing all motivation until the first of this year. My clothes seemed alot tighter and I felt unhealthy, but I chose not to weigh myself until I was ready to. I didn't want to loose my determination.

Today the first time since beginning this challenge I did to find 200 on the scale. I am astonished that in 5 months I put on about 20 lbs. It's sicking to me that I let myself get to this point, but if anything is more motivation to keep doing this. I haven't relapsed yet with this program and I just finished day 3 of week 3, so I plan to keep moving on. Doing six videos of P90X plus the Spark vids will hopefully help me reach my goal of 150 by the end of July this year, about 2 lbs. a week. But what I need to really focus on is what I eat. I'm cleaning up and going to stay motivated even though the truth right now really hurts :(

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1/30/13 1:07 P

rainy day with headache... been to vet and wally world and to take my friend home... will try to get in video later but probably not gettin in cardio today... my left foot keeps goin numb when i walk anyway... really strugglin lately but tryin to do a little each day... wish my head didnt hurt... that would help... maybe i can take some exercise on later...

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1/30/13 12:09 P

Walk for 1 hour on the YMCA track. I even ran 6 times around. 3 miles plus 3 more times around to complete the hour. Doing my 3rd week.

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1/30/13 10:35 A

This is day 2 of week three, going well so far.

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1/30/13 6:29 A

Sunday January 27 2013
Day 07 Week 03

Bootcamp: 9 minute core workout with dumbbells
15 minute abs workout
200 crunches

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1/29/13 10:19 P

Week 3 day 3...done...still having issues with the triceps dips but getting better on the rest

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1/29/13 9:54 P

Week #3 day, #3 done!

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1/29/13 5:26 P

First day of all 3 weeks so far that I decided to sleep in rather than do my morning workout. Was so worth it though, I really enjoyed some time to sleep. Took the time during my daughters nap to do my P90X video & spark video. Started to get a bit dizzy near the end so decided to stop, hadn't really ate much yet today so that's probably why. Still burned 600 calories though. Now ready for a healthy dinner and relaxing evening. Keep on keeping on :)

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1/29/13 3:33 P

I've decided to start over with week 3 I got a little behind with the workouts and took a few shortcuts so instead of scraping through I'm starting over :) Good Luck everyone!

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1/29/13 3:09 P

Week 3 is done, I am a little disappointed in the numbers but I can certainly feel the difference so all is good. I moved up to the 2 mile walk with Leslie Sansone, I used to do this without even thinking about it now it is causing pain in my hips so I can cutting back a little on those moves but I keep moving. Adding the vegetables was good for me, I have gone back to eating a salad for lunch. Having a variety of vegetables in my refrigerator, each day the salad is a little different with the vegetables and added protein. Just need to work on improving our dinners, they are too late and not enough healthy food.

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1/29/13 3:01 P

On Monday 1.28.13 we had a wintry mix and all the school were close and also the Y.Back to the gym today after been sick for a week. I walk for 1 hour on the YMCA track.3miles and 3 more laps around. Having a great day. Starting 3rd week today.

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1/29/13 3:00 P

Yee-haw, Woo-hoo, Yipee, Holy Cow, OMG!, and every other exclamatory catch phrase....

after two attempts, I have officially completed week three. Onward to week 4. Come on yall. Let's do this.

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1/29/13 2:26 P

Well, day three down. Intervals done on the treadmill, video done and ab workout done. I know that yesterday I was complaining about being stuck at 229. Well, I have good news. i got on the scale this morning and lost three pounds!! Yayyyyyyyyy!!!!. I ended up changing up my food. I looked at what I was eating and I was eating way too many carbs. I really think that I have wheat belly. So, I cut down on my carbs and upped my protein and it worked!! It got me through that plateau. I was working out like crazy and not getting anywhere. Now I feel as though I am making progress.

Linsey - I should be at week four myself, but really messed up week one and had to restart there. Week two was better and this week is going very well. It will come together. Just keep at it. You CAN do this!

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1/29/13 11:41 A

I have been progressing slowly through this challenge. But, at least, I have been progressing. It's taking me a long time to get a move on into week 3. I should've been progressing to 4 by now, too. Oh well, better late than never. I am NOT giving up. I am not starting completely over b/c I know that I would simply give up at that point.

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1/29/13 10:30 A

Today should be the start of my 4th week, but i think i'm going to repeat my 3rd instead. I was tring to add more cardio by riding a bike, and i rode through the pain and iced it after, but gosh it keeps coming back. I haven't rode the bike since. instead i added more swimming, but admittedly due to the weather i stayed home a day. gosh it sure sounds like an excuse but 30 min of cardio when your knee hurts, what else is there besides water exercise? the weather should not stop me from swim classes this week (no snow expected) and maybe i can focus on upper body at home.

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1/28/13 10:04 P

ABETTERBETTY,

You sound just like me a year ago. Then I tried to add anti-angiogenic foods to my diet to prevent a 3rd diagnosis of cancer. And there were lots of veggies on the AA food list.

Then someone on Spark people shared the Full Plate Diet, fullplatediet.org, and many vegetables added fiber and a full feeling as I ate my fill of fiber filled foods.

And finally, I took the plunge and tried Eat to Live with its emphasis on fruits and vegetables as the stars of the meal. What a culture shock it has been.
I have been trying more and more vegetables which I didn't even know existed.
Some are still tough to like, like brussels sprouts, but I keep trying new recipes until I get something I like, and then build from there.
Good luck with your goal.

Having to switch from potato as the vegetable to eating multiple vegetables hasn't been an easy journey, but I now think it is a delicious journey, necessary for my health.

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1/28/13 9:44 P

Completed week 3. I was able to complete all the videos and increased the intensity of my cardio. I had difficulty in eating the 5 servings of fruit and vegetables. I have always had this problem. I never ate much in the way of fruits and vegetables. I have slowly increased this in the last 2-1/2 years. The fruits aren't a problem, but I just don't care for vegetables. I am trying to grow this.

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