*** BUDDY CHALLENGE***

Sylvie - I wish you best of luck in your future weight loss and healthy endeavors. It was great spending the last 60 days together. Don't be too much of a stranger - check in from time to time so we know how you are doing! Hugs - Lori

Hey, ladies, I'm sorry I've been away for a while. First it was Insanity (man, Shaun T is kicking my butt) then I got a FitBit... Seems like I'll be spending less and less time here on SP.

So, I'm leaving you now but first I'd like to thank you for your support - it's been a great two months challenge and I've learned so much from you.

I'm so happy you found each other, LOJACK73 and MERCHRIS!

Wishing you an interesting and very rewarding journey,
Sylvie

Day 65 (1/10/12)

Hey buddy! Thanks for another great workout! It was good to yet again be able to fuss and cuss with someone through the 40 minutes. We definitely feel each others pain.

Workout: Biggest Loser on Kinect - 40 minutes
Food: Super Amazing - might actually make it within our calorie count
Water: 11 glasses

What would be super cool is if we could get Chalene to make a kinect Turbo workout!

Hey all?? or just my buddy?!

So, anyway....workouts have been the BL on xbox with my buddy...ye-ow-sa. Thanks for the pain Bob! Must mean I'm getting a butt in a smaller size soon!

Food has been pretty good, still working on snacking issues!

Water has been pretty good, although i could sure drink more.

current weight: 242.5

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150

Day 64 (1/9/12)

Where are my ladies at?

Workout: Biggest Loser Kinect - 40 minutes - I swear Bob is going to kill me!
Food: Super bad on the calorie count - just not that hungry
Water: 143 oz - I am determined that I will be floating away very soon.

Another great workout tonight is planned!

Day 61 (1-6-12)
Workout: Biggest Loser for the Kinect - another great workout with my buddy!
Food: Great! Still loving my vegetarian lifestyle
Water: 120 oz - I think I am going to float away

Day 62 (1-7-12)
Workout: Biggest Loser for the Kinect - Buddy workout (loving technology)
Food: Almost to my minimum calories
Water: 111 oz

Day 63 (1-8-12)
Workout: Bumped up our time to 40 minutes - almost killed us already hurting but loving it
Food: Almost to my minimum calories
Water: 93 oz

I am so glad that this challenge brought me a new friend. She is a huge motivation to and we share many great laughs. I shall see you tomorrow for another butt kickin!

Keep up the great work ladies!

Cranestar-good luck with Insanity! Let us know how you like it.

Wed and Thur, worked out via xbox live with my buddy. Seriously, I never though a video game could put a hurting on me, but it has and it did! I'm pretty happy about that. It is so much fun working out with a friend that I don't dread it! Thanks buddy!

Food has been pretty good, still working on getting in all my water. It gets a little harder for me the cooler it gets, so I have to be really concious of it right now. It was easier when I was at work because we had a handy water cooler and I just had to fill my big ole water bottle!

current weight: 242.5

260 232.5 205 177.5

150

Day 60 (1/5/12)

Workout: Another great workout with my buddy! Bob once again ripped us a new one!
Food: Awesome! I almost made my minimum calorie count. Yeah!
Water: 137 oz....

I am gonna be sore tomorrow but I know it means change. I welcome it with open arms.

Hey, LOJACK73, I do feel great after a Chelene workout but with Insanity it's different. I'm guessing either Insanity is way out of my league or Chalene's workouts are somewhere in my comfort zone... I can barely move after the Insanity WO - I'm so sore I have headaches... I feel miserable because I keep on discovering in what terrible shape I must be... and I thought I was doing well. I thought I was quite fit despite the extra pounds. Anyway, sorry for the rambling. It's my first week - it'll probably get better. :) Besides, with that intensity, or should I say insanity, there's no chance I don't get good results.

Day 59 (01/04)

workout: Insanity Power Cardio & Resistance
food: good
water: 11 glasses

Don't you just love hurting from a great workout. Once I get back into the swing of things hot and heavy...I might just give insanity a try!

Keep up the good work Cranestar!

Day 58 - 1/3/12

Workout: Grocery Shopped for 90 minutes felt like I walked 3 miles. Also, I was so sore that I could barely move. People at work thought it was hilarious. But each day is getting better and better.
Food: about 900 calories
Water: 120 ounces


Day 59 - 1/4/12
Workout: Biggest Loser Workout with my buddy
Food: Pretty good today!
Water: 145 ounces

Day 58 (01/03)

workout: Insanity Plyo
food: alright
water: 9 glasses

I'm sore from the Plyo in ways I never thought possible! This program deserves its name! :D

Day 50 (12/28) wednesday

Workout: treadmill, biceps
Food: good
Water: 9 glasses

Day 51 (12/29) thursday

Workout:treadmill, biceps
Food: good
Water: 9 glasses

Day 52 (12/30) friday

Workout:treadmill, chest
Food: good
Water: 10 glasses

Day 52 (12/31) saturday

Workout:treadmill,
Food: bad
Water: 7 glasses

Day 53 (1/1) saturday

Workout:none
Food: bad
Water: 7 glasses

Day 54 (1/2) saturday

Workout: treadmill 1 hours brisk walk
Food: ok
Water: 8 glasses

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Day 57 (01/02)

workout: Insanity fit test
food: getting back to a healthy diet is not so hard as getting down to a low calorie diet - still working on it
water: 12 glasses

I'm starting Insanity and really excited!

Happy 2nd Day of 2012 and the last day of vacation - boo hoo!

Workout: BL workout with my buddy! I am so sore that I can barely move. I was sore going into it. My husband keeps calling me grandma. I cringe at moving - that should make for an entertaining day back to work. Ha Ha!

Food: Breakfast and dinner - had to shovel 14" of snow out of the driveway! I loathe snow!
Water: 118.5 oz. - water tastes so good today. hmmmmmm

I am looking forward to another workout tomorrow evening with my buddy! You are a rockstar! We shall get that butt in shape along with my entire large body. I don't want to be the stay puff marshmallow girl on the kinect. LOL.
Have a great night ladies. I am off to get a few hours of sleep before I wake up and do a workout to meet my PUSH goals.

I am following Chalene Johnson's Push program. Day #2 homework done....Awesome! It is inspirational for sure!

Hey everyone,

Another workout doing BL with my buddy today. If we keep this up, I should actually work my butt off!! That would be great seeing as how I had a J-Lo butt before it was hip to have one!! LOL!! Eating was better, water not so good.

current weight: 242.5

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150

Thank you, MERCHRIS!!!

LOJACK73 and MERCHRIS, kudos for taking the buddy challenge to another level! It sounds like a lot of fun! :D

Day 55 (12/31)

workout: no workout per se
food: NYE's dinner and drinks = not healthy
water: 8 glasses

Day 56 (01/01)

workout: mental :D goal-setting
food: healthy, maintenance level
water: 9 glasses

Edited by: CRANESTAR at: 1/2/2012 (05:08)

Happy New Year all!!

So far so good, year is off to a good start. As my buddy stated, we met up this morning for a little workout on the ole xbox. Bob kicked out butts, which is what we needed. It was a lot of fun to have a workout buddy to commiserate with my aches and pains! We're on for tomorrow as well and looking forward to it.

Eating today has been pretty good, although I could drink more water which I'm currently working on.

Let's do this in 2012 because I'm tired of saying that every year!!! I CAN do this!

current weight: 242.5

260 232.5 205 177.5

150

Happy 2012 Ladies!

We have made it! This is the year of YOU! No excuses!

Workout: 40 minutes on XBOX Kinect BL with my Buddy! It was a first for the both of us. But it will be a continuous program for the both of us. It was great fun! I am looking forward to our workout tomorrow!
Food: Continue with my vegetarian lifestyle - loving it! Around 600 calories so far
Water: 15 cups so far and counting.

Sober new year but had a blast. Wishing each of you a fabulous new year filled with healthy, wealth, and immense weight loss of body toning! Cheers!

Happy New Years Ladies!

I wish each of you a healthy, wealthy, and happy 2012!

Party like a rock star but remember - tomorrow starts a New You - No Excuses!
Therefore, workouts are mandatory now!

Happy Birthday Cranestar!!!!!

OK, year's over, and time to get to work! I need to focus now and get the job done! So, here's to 2012!!

current weight: 242.5

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150

Thank you, LOJACK73!!!

Day 52 (12/28)

workout: TJ 20
food: argh too much stollen, not enough veggies
water: 10 glasses

Day 53 (12/29) Bday :)

workout: Zumba 20 min + running around all day (15 000 steps)
food: rewarded myself with NO tracking lol
water: ? glasses

Day 54 (12/30)

workout: Salsa night out
food: maintenance level
water: 10 glasses

A very happy new year to all of you!!!

Edited by: CRANESTAR at: 12/31/2011 (06:20)

Happy Birthday Cranestar! Just shake off those bad karma and get back on the health train. We are all here to push and motivate each other. Lets do this!

Hello Ladies! I hope that each of you had a wonderful Christmas holiday. We are quickly approaching 2012. I am not sure about anyone else, I am ready for a New Year! I definitely can't wait. I welcome 2012 with open arms.

I would like to apologize for my absence over the past 10 days. I have been battling with a horrible migraine. After not having once since February, it decided to make up for lost time. Through a couple of chiropractic adjustments, it is gone. And to further solidify its departure, my husband sent me off to the massage therapist for a 2 hours deep tissue massage. Holy Crap, her deep tissue massage found 12 knots in my neck and back. And lord knows she did her best to get them all out - although unsuccessful in getting them all out. She did such a great job and completely relaxing me for almost two hours. LOL

I am excited because I got my PUSH book from Barnes and Noble. For those of you who are interested, Chalene Johnson will be on Live with Kelly on Monday. (Kelly Rippa) I am excited to see her episode. I am happy that she met her goal by becoming #1 Best Seller. She has truly inspired and motivated millions of people for the better.

Now that my buddy has BL for Kinect, I am hoping that we can meet online for a workout. It should be a lot of fun! It is the next best thing to working out together when we are miles apart. Wishing each of you a Happy and Blessed 2012. Be safe if you head out for the evening.

Late night attacks are the worst but managing to go to bed is definitely the best answer. I also drink a cup of tea if I really crave something late at night and don't wanna go to bed yet. I hate to say, though, I've been a real bad girl lately but it's so hard when your birthday is between Christmas and NY.

Day 50 (12/26)

workout: none
food: not good (PMS cravings)
water: 8 glasses


Day 51 (12/27)

workout: none
food: good
water: 10 glasses

Edited by: CRANESTAR at: 12/28/2011 (11:21)

Day 50 (12/27) tuesday

Workout: ran 3 miles, walked cool down .37 miles, intense bike 8 miles
Food: good
Water: 9 glasses
Merchiris, dont worry about the eatiing, new year, new start ;) I found that ever since my cruise to Bermuda in SEPTEMBER, I have been craving sweets! Damn those dessert buffets!!! lol! It goes away gradually but it definately is a struggle for me now, even eating later, I almost made a snack at 11PM last night, but I just kept thinking about how I get on the scale every morning and how badly i wanted to see it go down! I said to myself, "i am going to sleep, cant be hungry if i am sleeping!!"

Hi everyone,

I hope everybody had a nice holiday. I won't say I ate well, because I didn't. Well, I ate GOOD things, just not good for you! So, here I go. I will say that I'm having a hard time getting rid of sugar cravings, and that's proving to be my tough spot. If I could get past that, then I would get on a serious roll. I swear, so hard.

So, anyway, today I did some walking, and I got the BL workout for kinect and did a couple of challenges. Not enough cardio, but it's a start for right now. I promise to do better tomorrow!

current weight: 242.5

260 232.5 205 177.5

150

Day 46 (12/22) thursday

Workout: triceps, 15 sets 13+ reps, ran 3 miles, intense bike 3.4 miles
Food: good :)
Water: 9 glasses

Day 47 (12/23) friday

Workout: none, went to aunts after work for xmas eve get together, but did go last minute shopping at Toys R Us
Food: ok
Water: 7 glasses

Day 48 (12/24) saturday

Workout: none, went to NY Giants game :)
Food: ok
Water: 7 glasses

Day 49 (12/25) sunday MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Workout: opening presents!!!
Food: ok considering.....
Water: 7 glasses

Day 50 (12/26) monday

Workout: intense bike 8 miles, chest 13 sets 12+ reps
Food: good
Water: 9 glasses

Edited by: SORLANDO21 at: 12/28/2011 (10:57)

Day 49 (12/25)

workout: CLX Fat Burn Challenge
food: quite good
water: 11 glasses

Merry Christmas everyone! :)

You can do it, MERCHRIS! We can all do it. Even during the holidays! I'm just about to throw in a workout. Who'll join me today?

Day 47 (12/23)

workout: TF 45
food: alright
water: 8 glasses

Day 48 (12/24)

workout: none
food: too much but at least mostly healthy
water: 11 glasses

Hi all,

I just wanted to pop in and say Merry Christmas!

Cranestar...I totally understand. I'm having some motivational issues lately as well, but I'm really trying to get a plan together this weekend (yes, this weekend!) and get back to it. I'm not happy with where I'm at, and I'm the only one that can change it. I just get so frustrated with myself when it doesn't go as quickly or as well as I want. I guess I have to forgive even myself sometimes...go figure.

current weight: 242.5

260 232.5 205 177.5

150

Day 46 (12/22)

workout: CLX Lean 1
food: good
water: 9 glasses

I love your workout, Stephanie! :)

Day 45 (12/20) wednesday

Workout: running around the mall last minute xmas shopping, STILL not done!!
Food: good :)
Water: 9 glasses

I am happy to hear!! And it looks like you did well yesterday!!! WOOT WOOT!!

Thanks a mil, Stephanie! Your message made a difference! :)

Day 45 (12/21)

workout: TF 45
food: good
water: 11 glasses

Day 44 (12/20) tuesday

Workout: 12 miles intense bike, 45 min
Food: good :)
Water: 9 glasses

Hang in there Cranestar!! We all have ruts we go through, just keep posting good or bad and we are all here for u!! :)

I'm sorry for disappearing. I've been having a rough couple of days - feeling hungry all the time. And my motivation is almost non-existent. I really hope I can manage to turn things round.

How are you all doing?


Day 41 (12/17)

workout: Zumba Cardio Party
food: terrible
water: 7 glasses


Day 42 (12/18)

workout: none (rest day)
food: quite bad
water: 7 glasses


Day 43 (12/19)

workout: CLX Push 2
food: not so bad
water: 8 glasses


Day 44 (12/20)

workout: none (just a walk)
food: quite good
water: 8 glasses

Day 43 (12/19) monday

Workout: 4.4 miles intense bike, 15 min
Food: good :)
Water: 9 glasses

Day 40 (12/16) friday

Workout: none :(
Food: ok, ate out but ordered healthy as I could
Water: 9 glasses

Day 41 (12/17) saturday

Workout: chest 13 sets 15 reps each, intense bike 8 miles, jogged a mile 9 min
Food: good :)
Water: 8 glasses

Day 42 (12/18) sunday

Workout: none :(
Food: not so good, baked cookies and ate italian leftovers....
Water: 8 glasses

Hey all,

Still sticking with walking for now, at least it's keeping the back in line! Food....ok, not great. Water...pretty good!

current weight: 242.5

260 232.5 205 177.5

150

Day 40 (12/16)

workout: CLX Burn 2
food: not so good
water: 9 glasses

Day 40 (12/16)

Workout: Zumba Cardio Party
Food: Not really in the mood to eat...about 500 calories
Water: 12 glasses

Day 39 (12/15) thursday

Workout: INSANITY Pure Cardio
Food: good :)
Water: 11 glasses

Day 39 (12/15)

workout: TF 45
food: very good
water: 8 glasses

12/13
P90X and Turbo Fire
Vegetarian food - low calorie count - need to improve
9 glasses of water

12/14
Walking - dislocated rib (on the verge) thank goodness for the chiropractor
Vegetarian food - still too few calories
12 glasses of water

12/15
Walking - doctors orders - take it easy (hit it hard tomorrow)
Vegetarian food - almost hit min calorie count
15 glasses of water


Keep up the good work ladies
Merchris - brush off the cookie crumbs and get back at it! I know that you can do it partner!

Day 37 (12/13) tuesday

Workout:none
Food: good :)
Water: 7 glasses

Day 38 (12/14) wedesday

Workout: intense bike 11 miles, legs 21 sets 15-21 reps each
Food: good :)
Water: 10 glasses

Hi all,

Let's see....yesterday. Did walking, but that's where the goodness ended. Our neighbor gave us a bag of cookies....I got a little stressed out.....ate bag of cookies.......felt bad for the rest of the day. I didn't drink my water either. So, I'm going to try to do some extra stuff today to make up.

I'm not proud.....Christmas shame is upon me!

current weight: 242.5

260 232.5 205 177.5

150

Day 38 (12/14)

workout: CLX Push 3
food: good
water: 9 glasses

Day 37 (12/13)

workout: TF 55
food: alright
water: 7 glasses

Day 36 (12/12) monday

Workout:triceps 17 sets 13-20 reps each, 4 miles intense bike, 15 min
Food: good :)
Water: 9 glasses

Thank you, Lori! Yes, we've really been at a similar sad place. I guess it will happen from time to time... Good job on not giving in to emotional eating!!!
Let's just get up and move on!

Day 36 (12/12)

workout: CLX Burn 3 + TJ 20 min
food: quite good
water: 68 oz

Cranestar: Hope that you are having a better day! Stay strong! It appears that we were somewhat in sink with a bad weekend. We both shall pass by it and get back on track with our goals. Big hugs to you!

Hi Ladies! It was a bad weekend full of emotions but fortunately no emotional eating as I use to do in the past. Thank goodness! I believe that I should have lost about 5 lbs in waters (coming from eyes sockets)

12/10
Workout: Walking (recovering from my P90X and squats over dose)
Food: Awesome veggie lifestyle
Water: 92 oz

12/11
Workout: P90X (bring it Tony Horton)
Food: Awesome veggie lifestyle - I love it love it love it
Water: 84 oz

12/12
Workout: Fire 30 & TJ 20 minute
Food: About 600 calories - not good at all
Water: 73 oz

Ok, so today I did the TJ 20 min workout.....then messed around with the kinect on xbox for the end result. Eating was pretty good today, water could have been a bit more.

current weight: 242.5

260 232.5 205 177.5

150

Day 33 (12/9)


Workout:legs 21 sets 12-15+ reps, uphill 15 minute walk/run 4-7.5 incline
Food: good :)
Water: 10 glasses


Day 34 (12/10) saturday


Workout:chest 13 sets 12-15 reps intense bike 5 miles
Food: good :)
Water: 7 glasses

Day 35 (12/11) sunday

Workout:biceps 12 sets 13-20 reps each
Food: not so good, football sunday
Water: 7 glasses

I had a terrible weekend - no matter how hard I tried things started alright but ended up very bad - food, water, exercise, relationships - a real nightmare.

The best example is me craving salty late Sunday night when I don't even like salty. I bet it was just my subconscious making me feel even worse... Because I knew I'd have to do my weekly weigh-in in the morning...

Day 34 (12/10)

workout: none (rest day)
food: under 1000 kcal - not good
water: 50 oz


Day 35 (12/11)

workout: none :(
food: over 2000 kcal
water: 85 oz

Anyway, I'm not going to waste time feeling sorry. I'm starting the week strong!!!

Ok, so today I stuck with walking.
Water: could have been better!
Food: Uh, yeah, could have been better too, but could have been worse!

current weight: 242.5

260 232.5 205 177.5

150

Day 33 (12/09)

workout: Fire 60 (I was so sore from yesterday's Lean 3 but I was determined to throw in some cardio)
food: not so good
water: 68 oz

Day 33:

Workout: None! P90X kicked my butt. I can barely move at all.
Food: Loving my vegetarian lifestyle
Water: 99 oz

Day 32 (12/8)


Workout:back, 12 sets of 12-15 reps, intense bike, 5.4 miles19 minutes
Food: not bad :)
Water: 10 glasses
Home from work, finally got Rx :)

Day 32 (12/08)

workout: CLX Lean 3 (my arms were shaking)
food: yeah, could have been better
water: 76 oz

Day 32 (12/8)

Workout: P90X Core (ouchie waa waa)
Food: Vegetarian - love this style of eating
Water: 84 oz

I love my jamming ladies. We accept the challenge and will see it through the holidays. Each one of you are amazing and thank you for your motivation. I thoroughly enjoyed the first 30 days and happy to do another 30 with you all.

Merchris: I hope you feel better soon. But in the meantime, enjoy that kinect. I am loving mine too.....

Wishing you a speedy recovery on the flu/strep throat/virus. Just remember doctors have a practice therefore, they are merely practicing.....I understand your frustration. Get better soon!

Ah yah!! Everyone is sticking around! Whoo-hoo!! i went back to my chiro today, apparently my new ab exercises weren't so wonderful for my back. Awesome. So, I've realized it's back to basics for me until I get this situation back under control. So, I think some TJ, some BL, and of course some dancing on my kinect!!

So today:
Eating: good
Water: shoulda had more
rest day in leu of severe side pain from fabulous ab workout....on the ball no less!!

current weight: 242.5

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150

Hey, Stephanie, glad you're feeling better. Take care of yourself and take your time to heal :)
So happy we're continuing the challenge!!!