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Games & Challenges Up to 20 Pounds for August and September GO!TEAM!GO!:) Aug 11 2009
22:28 (UTC)
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Original Post by rocconess13:

Hey Everyone!  All of this food talk . . . mmmmmm.

Jodi - just wanted to say thanks for the link you posted to check my calorie intake.  It actually said I needed to decrease my calories.  I also have to keep reminding myself that on days I work out I should eat a little more.

I lost 2 pounds last week.  Hoping for 2 more this week!!!

 Wow!! that's great - 2lbs..there are lots of helpful sites online..if you have questions or are ever in doubt type your question in google and you won't believe how many people have the same questions:)

Good Luck for 2 more:)

Games & Challenges Up to 20 Pounds for August and September GO!TEAM!GO!:) Aug 11 2009
16:19 (UTC)
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Original Post by sawerdshy:

Original Post by afined:

Just wanted to let you know that I am 1lb down today! :D How I missed losing weight! LOL

 YEA!! Congrats.

Jodi - I also went overboard this weekend with pasta, but I couldn't resist the bread and went for that as well. Surprisingly I didn't cap the whole meal off with a huge piece of cheesecake. I was at The Cheesecake Factory. My stomach was upset the rest of the day. I guess it was all that rich sauce on the pasta.

On a positive note during my walk/jog (jog as far as I can, walk to catch a breath, jog as far as I can again) last night I managed to finish up by jogging for 7 minutes. Normally I have to start walking again after about 5. I think if I really pushed it, I could jog for a mile. Maybe that will be my new goal, to be able to jog a mile in 10 minutes.

 A partner in crime I do have..lol. Way to go in not having any cheesecake. I have never been there, but I have heard lots about it. And there is absolutely no way I could have had that much willpower...you go girl.  :)

Games & Challenges Up to 20 Pounds for August and September GO!TEAM!GO!:) Aug 11 2009
01:51 (UTC)
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I had a very bad weekend...I went to an Italian wedding and ate pasta and desert which I haven't done in 3 months..I managed to skip the bread though. Then on Sunday we had Arby's chicken burger and fries..ouch. But I didn't gain any weight believe it or not. I made my boyfriend work out with me Sunday night and he wasn't a happy camper but I was proud of him..he did it:) Most of the wedding I spent in the washroom..I am guessing because I was eating rich food and my stomach was saying..hey what is this.  I guess I can honestly say I flushed all my calories..lol.

Have a good week guysSmile Go! Team Go!Smile

Games & Challenges Up to 20 Pounds for August and September GO!TEAM!GO!:) Aug 11 2009
01:45 (UTC)
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Original Post by gajani:

SW:173

CW:167.4

Aug 10:166.8

At last I see some progress...I didnt loose any weight in July. But I dont want to give up.

Afined:You can do it. You are one of my motivators...I cant wait to see your post every monday. If I am continuing this weight loss, its bcuz of you and Jodiki.

 

 Awww thanks Gajani..I feel so honored and you are doing great keep up the good work:)

 

Games & Challenges Up to 20 Pounds for August and September GO!TEAM!GO!:) Aug 07 2009
10:19 (UTC)
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Original Post by afined:

amymarieky, yeah i lost approx. 21.2 lbs since June 1st. I did it counting my calories. But in the middle of July it slowed down and then stopped last week. But I am trying to zigzag my calorie intake so i hope it will work.

Hope you will reach your goal pretty soon. No matter what, don't give up! :)

 I think zigzagging calories makes a really difference because there are days when I know I have had too much like my cheat days..yet I lose weight. We fool our bodies from storing fat with less calories to boosting metabolism with more:)

Games & Challenges Up to 20 Pounds for August and September GO!TEAM!GO!:) Aug 07 2009
04:03 (UTC)
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Original Post by rocconess13:

Started off 225 on August 1 . . . still trying to find the trick to really shedding the pounds.

I have been maintaining between a 700 and 1000 calorie deficit for the last 2 weeks.  I am training to walk a marathon, so I walk 3 days during the week and then 1 long walk on Saturday (9 miles this Saturday!).  I try to work out in the yard as much as possible and be active. 

I'm wondering why I am not shedding more weight?  I seem to be stuck at 225.  I started at 256 and have a lot more weight to lose, so I am wondering if this is a plateau?  I thought it would be too soon for one?

Any ideas :)

 You are running your calories to low I think for your weight..there are plenty of sites online that can help you calculate your ideal caloric intake for your weight and lifestyle.  I like this site it is very specific http://www.cookingnook.com/calorie-calculator .html

Good Luck:)

Games & Challenges June 10 pound Weight Loss Challenge Continued...Lets try for another 10 in July:) Aug 05 2009
20:41 (UTC)
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Original Post by tenpets:

Jodi,

I would love to know your secret! I've been working really hard on this since May, too, but have not lost nearly what you have. What's your magic trick for the huge losses? Smile

You can add me to those interested in another 10 for August.

How I lost my weight...Lets see how about we start with a few months before May when I wasn't on any diet at all. I weighed 264 lbs and this is what my diet and lifestyle consisted of.

BEFORE

Diet: Everyday I ate half to a full bag of chips I mean the 200g bags drank at least 6 cans of coke. Lunch would be Mc Donalds or KFC or pizza. Dinner would be pasta, or chicken wings, or steak with garlic bread, deserts would be cheesecake or whatever pastry was on hand. That was during the week on the weekends my boyfriend would take me for dinners and I would always order the richest best tasting dish and we would go for ice cream after.

Lifestyle: Get up. Take kids to school. Come home sit on the computer for a few hours. Go out for lunch pick kids up. Sit on the computer for a few more hours, watch my soaps, take a snooze. Get up make dinner do dishes and some laundry. Have dinner at 8:00 pm eat dessert at 10:00 pm go to bed around 10:30 or 11:00.

AFTER

Diet: 1200 to 1500 calories consisting of fruit, veggies, chicken, fish,  hummus, yogurt and snacks are 1-2.. 100 calorie chips or thinsations. No fried food, no desert, no bread, only whole wheat pitas. Eating out consists of Pita Express and I still have one cheat day of when we go out for dinner, but I order salmon and grilled veggies forgo the free bread and no desert. If my bf feels like ice cream I get frozen yogurt. I drink six bottles of water a day which is ideal for my weight and no juice or pop and I never liked tea or coffee. My treat drink is ice tea or sweet tea which is once a week.

Lifestyle: Get up and take kids to school. Come home and workout for at least 2 hours doing turbo jam, or 30 day shred, or Leslie Sansone 5 mile power walk. I usually do 40 minutes of turbo jam and level 1 of 30 day shred or 5mile power walk and 30 day shred. I try to do two of something and I love collecting work out dvds that I get on ebay for great prices. I just bought zumba so I am looking forward to adding it too my workouts. I am a single mom so no time for the gym or money. Just rotating dvds. Get kids from school and finish my chores watch 1 hour of TV and then it's bed. No late nights snacks and dinner by 6:00 pm if I can't then a lite dinner.

 

Those are my secrets I think the diet is a key, but the magic trick is the exercise:)

 

I have decided not to post the final weights for July because I only really had about 10 troopers who stuck until the end and they have already posted their end weight. Once again thanks team...I will start a new challenge for August and September for those interested:)

Games & Challenges June 10 pound Weight Loss Challenge Continued...Lets try for another 10 in July:) Aug 04 2009
14:07 (UTC)
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Original Post by amymarieky:

Jodi - that is awesome! You're going to be under 200 in no time!!

 Thanks amymarieky:)

Games & Challenges June 10 pound Weight Loss Challenge Continued...Lets try for another 10 in July:) Aug 03 2009
20:24 (UTC)
10
Original Post by joditiki:

Wow guys you are all doing so well and way to go with sticking with it.

SW 236

July 6 235

July 13 232

July 20 222

July 27 218

 

One more week left ....SmileGO!TEAM!GO!Smile

 August 3rd 218

Overall weight loss for July is.....18 poundsSmile

Start of weight loss Journey May, 2009..Weight 264 lbs as of August, 2009..218lbs which= total loss so far of 46 lbs...Smile

Woohoo!!!! Everyone another month is done I will be posting final weights tomorrow so please have them all in:)

Thanks so much for participating in the Another 10 pounds for July weight loss challenge. Should we go for 10 more in August???? So far I have a few interested lets see if I can get more:)

SmileGO!TEAM!GO!Smile

Games & Challenges June 10 pound Weight Loss Challenge Continued...Lets try for another 10 in July:) Jul 27 2009
17:44 (UTC)
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Wow guys you are all doing so well and way to go with sticking with it.

SW 236

July 6 235

July 13 232

July 20 222

July 27 218

 

One more week left ....SmileGO!TEAM!GO!Smile

Games & Challenges June 10 pound Weight Loss Challenge Continued...Lets try for another 10 in July:) Jul 20 2009
23:31 (UTC)
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Original Post by strongercore:

Hi Everyone -

Jodi  WOW!! I think this was the swoosh effect i believe its reward for sticking to your routine through ups, down and plateaus - WELL DONE!! Cool  - its proof the body does reward you eventually just gotta stick with it.

Amcm, Kcburk, Mraeann26 - I do believe your swooshes are coming!! Best of luck for next weeks weigh in.

My numbers are  June 29th 132.5.   July 6th 132.  July 13th 131.  July 20th 130.

Happy I reached my ten pounds mark - been working on this since June 1st!! about time!!! Really going to amp up the exercise this week. Next week you are going to see a number in the 120's!!!

Jodi Also wanted to ask you - Is our final weigh in next week on the 27th or are we extending the july challenge to the 3rd of August then the new challenge? Thanks.

Best of luck team!! Have a successful week Smile

 Thanks strongercore:)

I think we should extend it to August 3rd. And go from there..I am certainly up for another 10 in August. Hope everyone else is also:)

SmileGO!TEAM!GO!Smile

Games & Challenges June 10 pound Weight Loss Challenge Continued...Lets try for another 10 in July:) Jul 20 2009
14:03 (UTC)
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I honestly don't know what happened to me this past week..I have had been super busy, with the kids and taking my mom to the airport. I noticed I was not eating as much or drinking in enough water. I stepped on the scale and lost 10 pounds...so I stepped off and on again...and again...then tried my second scale cause yes one can never have too many lol.  My scale says 222 pounds I weighed in at 232 last Monday...sold I'll take it. Here is hoping I don't gain it back again when I pick up my normal routine again:)

Start Weight   236

July 6  235

July 13  232

July 20  222 

 

Lets all have a great week SmileGO! TEAM GO!Smile

Games & Challenges June 10 pound Weight Loss Challenge Continued...Lets try for another 10 in July:) Jul 15 2009
17:57 (UTC)
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Ladies I am very proud of all your successes so far and you should be to. Unfortunately we all have unforseen stresses in our lives and our weights take a back burner and because it's nice to have comfort food sometimes. Like sawerdshy said unless you eat 3500 calories plus in a few days chances are you won't gain a lot of weight. Lately I have been craving chips especially tostitos and salsa and you know what I ate them...just worked out extra.

I know we can all do this Go!Team!Go! :)

Games & Challenges June 10 pound Weight Loss Challenge Continued...Lets try for another 10 in July:) Jul 13 2009
14:54 (UTC)
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Original Post by joditiki:

Well even though I had a bad week I still lost a lb when I was sure I would gain so I am happy

SW 236

July 6th 235

 

Good job on all the weigh in's and losses.

 

SmileGO! TEAM GO!Smile

 July 13th 232

 

Have Great Week Team!!!

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Games & Challenges June 10 pound Weight Loss Challenge Continued...Lets try for another 10 in July:) Jul 08 2009
01:36 (UTC)
97

Good stuff ladies with all the weight loss so far... I will be posting the final weights at the end of the month..so lets keep losing:)

 

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Games & Challenges June 10 pound Weight Loss Challenge Continued...Lets try for another 10 in July:) Jul 07 2009
20:32 (UTC)
100
Original Post by tenpets:

I am still at 130. Maybe the TEAM can help me with my small dilemma.   I went in to for an abdominal muscle repair surgery last Friday due to carrying the twin 11 years ago. With the doctor order,  I am not able to exercise like I used to, mainly just walk slowly around the house and with taking lots of pain medication, I have to eat more so do I need to eat the same amount of calories like before the surgery? I was hoping to lose weight after the surgery because I eat less but if I don't exercise, it's not going to help.

Maybe this is why I didn't lose the weight this week.

Vie-_________________________________________ _______________________

Vie,

I am a registered nurse and in order to heal well from your surgical repair, you need to rest and eat well. Eating well means drinking tons of water to help your body rid the cellular garbage your body is clearing away from the surgical site of healing, eating lots of fresh vegetables and fruits, whole grains in moderation, and plenty of protein! Protein is the buidling block of muscle tissue and you must have it to heal well and in a timely manner. You may not want to hear this, but now is not the time to focus on weight loss. However, you can (and should) maintain your weight by eating right and starting to incorporate gentle walking (short distances at first).Once you've healed completely you can get right back to your weight loss goals. If you rush back into it too early you could tear the muscles again and set yourself back for a long time.

I, too, had torn my rectus abdominus muscle during childbirth with my first child (a three inch wide/ seven inch long tear!) and had to have it repaired many years later. For me, I was told a full six weeks before anything vigorous (that included vacuuming and mopping as these use your stomach muscles). Hang in there and focus on healing and making your eating the best it can be. Walking will help you, too. No arm weights/exercises either, as these cause contraction of the abdominal muscles. You can also catch up on some reading about health topics and spend more time with your family during this time. See, there's always positives to be found!

Best of healing!!

Becky

That is great advice Becky...good to have you on our team:)

Games & Challenges June 10 pound Weight Loss Challenge Continued...Lets try for another 10 in July:) Jul 07 2009
02:03 (UTC)
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Well even though I had a bad week I still lost a lb when I was sure I would gain so I am happy

SW 236

July 6th 235

 

Good job on all the weigh in's and losses.

 

SmileGO! TEAM GO!Smile

Games & Challenges June 10 pound Weight Loss Challenge Continued...Lets try for another 10 in July:) Jul 07 2009
02:01 (UTC)
105
Original Post by vievien:

Original Post by joditiki:

Hi my name is Jodi. I started a June 10 pound weight loss challenge and would like it to continue into July.

My weight loss journey began May, 2009 and so far I have lost 23 lbs. All due to healthy eating and exercise. Having friends to share your triumphs with and support for those unsuccessful times..has to be one of the best weight loss motivators there is. You never feel alone, because there are others like yourself out there.

So lets get together and become a TEAM to lose 10 pounds in July:)

All you have to do is join and weigh in every Monday. Then at the end of July I will post all the ending weight stats:) Come by everyday with your tips and hints for others or just let us know what is on your mind.

GO!TEAM!GO!Smile


Jodi-  I am still at 130. Maybe the TEAM can help me with my small dilemma.   I went in to for an abdominal muscle repair surgery last Friday due to carrying the twin 11 years ago. With the doctor order,  I am not able to exercise like I used to, mainly just walk slowly around the house and with taking lots of pain medication, I have to eat more so do I need to eat the same amount of calories like before the surgery? I was hoping to lose weight after the surgery because I eat less but if I don't exercise, it's not going to help.

Maybe this is why I didn't lose the weight this week.

Vie-

 

 Vie don't even worry about your weight and dieting you need your strength to heal. Take a few days relax get better then you can concentrate on the weight loss again. Sometimes after surgery their is fluid retention. Keep eating healthy and take care hope you feel better soon:)

Games & Challenges June 10 pound Weight Loss Challenge Continued...Lets try for another 10 in July:) Jul 04 2009
21:32 (UTC)
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Thanks for all the support guys:) Yes the kids are doing better and I was able to get a work out in 5mile fat burner walking aerobics. It's low impact and I just make it work challenging by adding had weights and a weighted back-pack. Boy am I feeling it now, but I don't mind it's a pain for a better gain:)

Games & Challenges June 10 pound Weight Loss Challenge Continued...Lets try for another 10 in July:) Jul 04 2009
13:19 (UTC)
130

Worst week ever... All my kids (3) had a mild case of pneumonia. So I was up all night twice with my son on Monday and Tuesday..finally they are all on antibiotics and doing better. Needless to say I have been so tired and dragging myself around. I have only worked out twice this week and one day I would call 1/2 because I had to stop from exhaustion. I weighed myself today and have not lost at all this week and I don't predict I will lose any in the next two days. Now I know how much exercising helps to shed the pounds:)

Games & Challenges June 10 pound Weight Loss Challenge Continued...Lets try for another 10 in July:) Jul 04 2009
13:11 (UTC)
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Original Post by imhoff:

I am in trouble this week because my husband spilled water on my scale and ruined it and the new one shows I weigh more than the other one did.  I ate pretty good yesterday so I know that I didn't gain 2 pounds.  Oh well life goes on.

I work during the day and am on call the rest of the weekend so I will  not be indulging.  The perks on my job when you work the weekend you are on call both days all day.

 

 Oops! well I guess you will have to -2 from your weigh in weight. If your husband knows his weight get him to go on the scale and make sure it is off. That is what I do with my kids because they only really gain 1-2 pounds per year. My scale is digital and I am always off anywhere from 1-10 pounds wow. So I invested in the old analog scale. I can't say that my weight is to the decimal point of anything but oh well:)

Good Job in not indulging when on the go..I know how easy that can be:)

Games & Challenges June 10 pound Weight Loss Challenge Continued...Lets try for another 10 in July:) Jul 03 2009
22:27 (UTC)
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Have a Great weekend everyone..think of the weekend like any other day. Because if you indulge too much you will be working extra hard next weekSmile

Games & Challenges June 10 pound Weight Loss Challenge Continued...Lets try for another 10 in July:) Jul 02 2009
21:39 (UTC)
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Original Post by gajani:

I am going to have a very bad weekend. I feel so bad. I have to attend 3 functions on friday Saturday and Sunday. All of them are dinner parties...OMG! I dont know How am I going to over come this battle. I feel so bad...Cry

 Don't feel bad..remember you can eat everything in moderation. Choose more salads and vegs over bread and sweets. Say no to rich sauces and gravy. You can do it..don't be discouraged:)

Games & Challenges June 10 pound Weight Loss Challenge Continued...Lets try for another 10 in July:) Jul 02 2009
14:42 (UTC)
140

 

**If you don't see your name and weigh-in......

Please let me know and I will add you to the list

Thanks**

Games & Challenges June 10 pound Weight Loss Challenge Continued...Lets try for another 10 in July:) Jul 02 2009
14:40 (UTC)
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Original Post by slimfit29:

Hey Jodi - my weight as posted is 132 lbs.  Please add me.  Thanks.

 Sorry I posted it:)

 

Games & Challenges June 10 pound Weight Loss Challenge Continued...Lets try for another 10 in July:) Jul 01 2009
22:14 (UTC)
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Original Post by kcburk:

You forgot me! 

 Sorry you are on there now:)

Games & Challenges June 10 pound Weight Loss Challenge Continued...Lets try for another 10 in July:) Jul 01 2009
18:28 (UTC)
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Original Post by foffles:

Guess I forgot to post my weight earlier. Embarassed

As of this morning, I was 179 lbs. I'll be back Monday for another weigh in. ^_^

 No worries..I added your weigh-in to the post:)

Games & Challenges June 10 pound Weight Loss Challenge Continued...Lets try for another 10 in July:) Jul 01 2009
16:36 (UTC)
148

 

DO WE REALLY DRINK ENOUGH WATER???????

I found a site online that calculates how much water we should be drinking per day based on our weight, activity level and environment. The 8x8 (8, 8oz glasses) rule does not apply to everyone. Are you drinking too much or not enough???

http://nutrition.about.com/library/blwatercal culator.htm

Games & Challenges June 10 pound Weight Loss Challenge Continued...Lets try for another 10 in July:) Jul 01 2009
16:28 (UTC)
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Today is weigh in day I will post all Start Weights and Final Weights. Don't forget to weigh in every Monday...GOOD LUCK TEAM!!!

joditiki  236 lbs

panacea911  212.2 lbs

stanselgirl  184 lbs

amcm  159 lbs

lxxie  180 lbs

jennie186  160 lbs

lak32  160.4 lbs

kasspette  159 lbs

amymarieky  143.8 lbs

annagirl82  184.5 lbs

heathercheri  156 lbs

Judy_  132.4 lbs

imhoff  216.2 lbs

elfinpickle  183 lbs

kortam  185.8 lbs

vievien  130 lbs

strongercore 132.5 lbs

vanexxag 155.5 lbs

shaye1984 244.4 lbs

mg4820 140.5 lbs

100orbust 223 lbs

sawerdshy 145 lbs

twinsand2 202 lbs

foffles  179 lbs

 kcburk 160 lbs

 slimfit29  132 lbs

affined 167.2 lbs

 

10 POUNDS!!!!!

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10 POUNDS!!!!!

Games & Challenges Hi! Who wants to join me in a NEW!!! June challenge of losing 10 pounds :) Jul 01 2009
01:08 (UTC)
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JUNE FINAL WEIGH-INSmile

 

Joditiki  241.. -11lbs

Strongercore  132.5..-7.5lbs

Sawerdshy   146.. -7lbs

Elfinpickle  183.. -7lbs

Afined   167.2.. -13.2lbs

Rozie06  167.. -6lbs

Gajani  167.6.. -6.4lbs

Steelerfan  168.2.. -4.6lbs

Rocconess13  230.. -1lb

Stanselgirl  184.. -3lbs

Amymarieky  143.8.. -2.8lbs

Thanks to all those who stuck with me. We all did so well.

Way to Go TEAMSmile

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