* 5'2'' or less * Group

by tlhoover on May 28, 2012 at 9:52 am

CW: 157.4
 I've been all over the board this week with weight. I usually don't lose this much in a week, but I've been pretty sick over this past week and haven't had much of an appetite (which actually made me a little anxious). This number has been consistent on the scale over the past few days though.

by Islandqueenfl on May 28, 2012 at 10:17 am

 CW: 130
CM: 22
CWO: 11

by scotty64744 on May 26, 2012 at 8:07 am

Hey WYNNE!!
Yeah! You sound almost like your old self! I'm so proud of you getting uup and going to the group meeting! That was a huge step I'm not sure I could have done. I appreciate and miss you. So glad your back. Can't wait to hear about your raised beds!!!!

by koreagirl32 on May 26, 2012 at 5:18 pm

*hugs* you are going in the right direction. Adjusting to a new life is so hard, dealing with intense loss takes a toll on you. Keep doing those things. . . I'm really glad we didn't lose you during this struggle.

by Peg2009 on May 28, 2012 at 7:44 am

Welcome back to the living! An expression I had heard many a time after recovering from a broken heart. Glad to hear you've got plans to live healthier including doing healthy activities, like gardening.

by mvbotel on May 25, 2012 at 7:42 pm

What calorie consumption number do you get if you loose 1# per week? Your activity level should be 'high' if you are burning 1000 cal per day and that should be taken into account.
It will take longer to get to goal at 1# per week, but it will be a habit you can maintain.
649 calories a day is ~ 3 Lean Cuisines a day. Who can keep up that type of diet? Sounds like something I tried when I can in my early 20's...lol
 

by AsuraSshole on May 25, 2012 at 10:24 pm

How do u do that if you want to change your weekly pound lost? is it in "my plate" section? I couldn't find it. Used to use thedailyplates n never change it for years. I set mine to sedentary because I am eating alot more than it suggested by calorie goal, usually around 1500-1800 then burn it down with exercises netting around 600-1000. Now for 2 weeks I will be completely sedentary sitting my butt in classes, eat  n sleep. Any Idea how many calories in average I should consume per-day when in reality I am will be truly sedentary?
Thanks again,
Asura.

by koreagirl32 on May 26, 2012 at 3:58 am

http://www.livestrong.com/thedailyplate/users/myinfo/ go here and change how much weight you want to lose per week.
If you eat too few calories for extended amounts of time, not only will you lose weight, you will also lose bone density,  skin eleasticity, muscles. . . so make sure that you eat enough. However, numbers do vary from person to person.
You can try restricting your food as much as you like, but if you notice bone pain, early onset arthritis,  chest pain, hair falling out, sagging skin around the face, skin peeling away from your fingers. . . then you will be clued into the fact that you are malnourished and starving.
I read that if you are trying to lose weight, you can ad a 0 behind the number that you want to weigh and that's how many calories you should be consuming per day in order to reach that weight. I have no idea if that is healthy or enough food for you.  . . but if you want to weigh 103 pounds, then you could try consuming 1030 calories per day.

by AsuraSshole on May 26, 2012 at 8:17 am

Thanks for the info Koreagirl!
I am usually too lazy to count calories nowdays, but since I moved here I ate different things and though I'm still exercising I gained weight. Those cheeses may look so small but damn do they pack a punch! Eating gelato almost daily doesn't help either. Carb..carb..carb...pasta, pizza, bread, piadina... So I am back here to be concious on what I put on my mouth. Since I lost weight in 2004, my weight always ranges between 98-103 or 104 lbs untill I moved here bout 7 months ago. Try to restrict on cheeses, gelato, n pasta now!
I dont know if I can eat 1030 cals only ahahha! I don't even know what will the French will feed us during our stays. Maybe foie gras and confit?? Or criossant and marroon glaces?? Either way I will try to keep logging on whatever food they will provide. I'll try to eat around 1030 a day for 2 weeks if its possible!

by Peg2009 on May 28, 2012 at 7:53 am

You may not be able to get in the intense workouts you usually do, but you could do some yoga and or light calisthenics before bed or first thing in the morning. Just a half hour may be all you need to keep your metabolism up enough to not gain weight while you're in class.
 
Good luck to you and I wish you the best success in both your class and your weight loss efforts.

by koreagirl32 on May 25, 2012 at 8:21 am

You have to build up endurance for crazy hard exercises. It takes months! But you start with small steps. Start with time limits that you can accomplish. Whether it's five minutes, seven minutes, or fourteen minutes. You have to start with a time limit that suits you. In order to build up endurance, you ad tiny chunks of time to your workout every so often.

As far as circuit training goes-- I do cardio until I can't do it anymore (around 40 minutes) and then I move onto weights for about 20 minutes.

How long have you been exercising? or how long has it been since you've exercised consistently?

by Peg2009 on May 28, 2012 at 7:56 am

i agree with koreagirl ... if you're not used to working a particular exercise you more than likely just need to work up to it gradually. No shame in only being able to do a portion of the routine as long as you try. That's all we can ask of ourselves. The next time you're doing the routine, plan to stop at the same point you did last time, but be ready to add a little bit more. You may surprise yourself at what you can do.
 
I find making realistic goals goes a lot further in success than setting idealistic goals. Take it one routine at a time and let us know how you're doing with it all.

by Peg2009 on May 25, 2012 at 7:51 am

Oh no! That is a hard thing to experience. I'm so proud of you for going to the gym as well as recommiting to exercising and eating healthy! Way to go YOU!
 
Hopefully, very soon, you'll be able to fit into them!

by rdk211 on May 25, 2012 at 8:01 am

Oh, koreagirl - we've all been there - I feel your pain! I'm so proud of you for not drowning those sorrows in ice cream......you will get there. Curious - did the exercise help make you feel happier?
rdk211

by koreagirl32 on May 25, 2012 at 8:15 am

I felt very empowered my my exercise. I always feel like a thin person after I workout-- even if I'm not. Maybe one day I will be a thin person, or maybe I will be an active big person. Who knows? At least I am active though. :)

by Peg2009 on May 24, 2012 at 7:00 pm

annnnnd ... now they're gone!

by Peg2009 on May 24, 2012 at 7:00 pm

annnnnd ... now they're gone!

by koreagirl32 on May 24, 2012 at 8:03 am

so does that mean a 120 pound woman who lost 30 pounds has to eat . . . 20% less too, or is there an actual formula. That's actually kind of depressing. . . but I'm really interested in watching the show. I hope that I can get it. And I really hope that I can lose some weight without feeling like I'm starving all the time or feeling like I'm malnourished in some way. I guess, I hope that I'm not this fat forever. :/

by koreagirl32 on May 24, 2012 at 8:04 am

damnit no hbogo for me. :/ well there's always demonoid. :)

by Peg2009 on May 24, 2012 at 8:46 am

Thank you so much for this. I am definitely going to check it out.

by jacmarell on May 24, 2012 at 9:51 am

I caught one episode and found it so interesting. I didn't realize is was a 4 part series. I will now watch the others. It is truly an educational show.

by redgrill18 on May 25, 2012 at 10:57 am

Yeah, it's at any weight any sex I think that you have to eat 20% less if you got to that weight after a weight loss than the person who has just maintained that same weight for their adult life.  Sucks right! 

by Peg2009 on May 28, 2012 at 8:07 am

I may have missed the window of opportunity. When I went to the site today and clicked to watch the video ... nothing happened.

by Peg2009 on May 28, 2012 at 8:29 am

nevermind ... my browser Firefox wouldn't show it but Chrome would

by Peg2009 on May 23, 2012 at 6:52 pm

Well, besides the work on the farm ... you have "tons" of "newish" workout gear, don't you? So, pretend you're going to the gym and do a "circuit" of your equipment. I think I remember you have a total home gym and some other things, yes? Use what you've got. As for a schedule, set a specific time during the day that you'll commit to getting on the equipment you already have. Sign up for a 5k or better yet a 10k. If you really want to challenge yourself, see if you can walk a half marathon before school begins again. Lots of ideas and such.
 
Remind us again what all you have to work with and perhaps we can come up with a routine for you.

by Peg2009 on May 23, 2012 at 6:54 pm

As for the half marathon ... honestly ... if i can do it ... all the ladies here can do it!

by scotty64744 on May 23, 2012 at 7:08 pm

OK. I do have a lot of equipment so that is true :-)
I have a Jillian Michaels Ultimate Body Shop,
I've got a Spinner Bike,
I've got an excellent tredmill
I have EVERY sweatin' to the oldies video you can think of.
I've got Billy Blanks TAE BO
I've got Zumba
I've got P90X (but it is a bit extreme for me so I'm not comfortable with it)
and I've got Jillian Michaels 30 day shred.
I have 2, 3 and 5lb weights
many resistance bands and balls, yoga mat
Wii EA Active, Wii Fit, and Biggest Loser for the Wii
I feed @7:00 in the mornings and again at 8:30 in the evenings. Feeding takes appx 1 hr each time.
I will work all summer on Thursdays so can't do anything then (any major anything.)
I do try to walk from 8:30-9:30 4 days a week, but am not quite consistent with it (I've only done it 2 days since school got out).
Anyway thanks for reminding me of all my "stuff" ;) Hopefully with you all helping me, I can come up with a plan for the summer. Thanks!!!!

by koreagirl32 on May 24, 2012 at 12:59 am

You have a spinner bike? OMG so jealous.

by ericamisamerica on May 24, 2012 at 3:01 am

Wow! You got it made! Being consistent is my hardest thing too. The last 10-20lbs are always the hardest to get rid of. Sometimes you just got to get up and do it no matter how you feel. Good Luck!!

by redgrill18 on May 24, 2012 at 7:09 am

I would probably try to get in a good hour, hour and a half workout in the morning right after the feed.  That way its over with and you can't tell yourself all day you'll get to it.  Also, when you work out in the morning, I think you feel more strength about not binging later in the day because you don't want to undo all your hard work.  Maybe sign up for a 10k and then get on one of the training schedules (you can google and find tons) and after you do the training run each morning then pop in one of the videos that focuses more on weight lifting (although you probably need higher weights to get much of a benefit-8 or 10 pound for almost all non-arm exercises).  Also, be sure to plan ahead as much as you can on meals.  I think they say weight loss is 80% diet and only 20% exercise, and really I think the exercise is more about keeping you mentally strong so you can focus on your diet than actually losing, hahaha.  And in all honesty I think it works tremendously.  I never have a day where I worked out and then had a super binge, that workout that I logged is always nagging in the back of my head not to do it and to stay healthy.

by manda214 on May 24, 2012 at 7:16 am

Signing up for races has helped me because it keeps me accountable.  But, it doesn't have to even be a race.  I think you just need a tangible goal in place to work toward.  Just "working out 3 days a week" isn't enough for everyone.  At least, not for me.  I need things like "I want to be able to run 3 miles nonstop" or "I want to move up to 10 pound dumbbells"... or even "I want to finish this Bob Harper DVD without having to pause it to rest".  I like feeling a sense of accomplishment, and will work toward goals because it feels good to meet them :)  Right now, I'm following a 10k training schedule for my 10k on Monday... and I think I will stick to a similar schedule after I finish it.
 
As for food... I have trouble being consistent, but I like to think I do a pretty good job of staying at my calories 5 or 6 days a week.  My thing was stocking the house with healthy foods.  If the bad foods aren't there, I can't eat them!  I do keep a few "treats" around, but for the most part, anything I reach for is going to be pretty healthy.  This helps a lot when it gets to mindless snacking mode at night sometimes, lol.  Also, I got a subscription to Cooking Light from a relative's fundraiser, and it has gotten me excited about trying new recipes and such... and they're healthy :)  A big thing is to find a few go-to meals/snacks that work in your lifestyle.  Frozen fruit is one of my most frequent snacks... I like it because it takes a long time to eat, lol.  And, I work long days, so when I get home, I don't always want to cook.  So, I do keep some easy healthy meal ideas handy... like brown rice and black beans, or whole grain pasta w/red sauce, or tuna salad (light on the mayo).  You have to find things that work for YOU.  :)  
 
Good luck!

by Peg2009 on May 24, 2012 at 8:51 am

I like redgrill's idea of schedualing training for right after feedings. With your walks, perhaps something like this:
~ M>
~ Tuesdays = TAE BO
~ Wednesdays = resistance bands and balls, yoga mat
~ Thursdays = your regular thing
~ Fridays = Zumba
~ Saturday = Wii with the kids
~ Sunday = relax
 
Use the treadmill for those days its raining out and you can't walk.

by scotty64744 on May 24, 2012 at 10:53 am

Thanks guys!
I will be honest while reading all the posts I was listing off all of the why I can'ts' Why I can't run, why I can't WHAT EVER LOL
Well I decided I'm going to set a strict bedtime schedule. Bed at 10  and up by 6 (when school was going on I was up at 5:30 and I'm thinking this is the tired thing). I also plan to put a lock on the pantry door. My husband can take the key each day and before he leaves I will set out what I need to prepare for lunch. Technically that can backfire because I can ALWAYS go to the store, but it will be a big help.
Anyway I think starting earlier in the feeding will set me to doing an earlier walk (I want to run again so going to go back to C25k and try Pegs activities (I LOVE the different activites!!) and for Abby I'm going to pick up some 8lbs or 10lb weights (possibly both) to add to when I do one of the workouts (I will probably put that on Wednesday with the 30 day shred that day since I always fall off of my yoga balls I'm really bad at those LOL)
So here is what it SHOULD look like if it all works out.
Monday: 5 mile walk/run using c25k for a portion of it. 20 minutes of Zumba and Max out & repeat 2X crunches/push ups/pull ups.
Tuesday: 6 mile walk/run using c25k for a portion of it.  20 minutes Tae Bo
Wednesday :OFF on walks Max out & repeat 2X crunches/push ups/pull ups. try to yoga or do Jillian Michaels 30 day shred.
Thursday: 5 mile walk/run using c25k for a portion of it-NOTHING ELSE (work & Piano lessons)
Friday: 6 mile walk/run using c25k for a portion of it. 1 hr of zumba
Saturday: 10 miles (in 2 different treks) Wii game!! (Have fun!!!)
Sunday: OFF from EVERYTHING YEAH!!
So what do you think? Do you think I'll stick to it? Does anyone have any goal ideas? I wear a 10 now and think I'd like to be an 8. I was thinking a shopping spree, maybe? or Maybe going to get my hair and nails done (something I NEVER do) ect. Any other good ideas?

by manda214 on May 24, 2012 at 1:09 pm

I didn't let myself buy new clothes until my old ones looked ridiculous on me... so a shopping spree is always a nice reward!  I said "I'm not buying new clothes until I can buy the next size down and have it FIT."  Lol.
 
I notice you plan to do a lot of walking... and one thing about walking is that it takes up a lot of time.  You might get more benefit out of a shorter walk with a longer strength/higher-intensity cardio session.  It would take up less overall time, and you'd burn the same amount of calories.  Walking is great for you, but it definitely doesn't have the higher burn rate of other activities.  
 
I say give your plan a try, and if you find it difficult to fit in your schedule, then tweak it.  There is no shame in pulling back if you need to.  :)  Good luck!

by rdk211 on May 24, 2012 at 6:50 pm

wow - that's an ambitious schedule. Sounds good for fat loss, though. I'd factor in some HIIT in the walk/runs- I'd try for a minute of an all out sprint every ten minutes in the run. That's really best for fat loss, particularly belly fat. So I'd walk for three minutes, jog for about five, then walk for a minute, go into an all out SPRINT for one minute (trust me, one minute is enough - you'll feel like you are dying!) then go to walk, jog, walk, SPRINT.......
In terms of the weights - I'd go for some heavier weight (echoing the recommendation from Abby - I'd actually go to some heavier weights - try the 12s and 15s - you need to lift REALLY heavy weight if you want to put on muscle and speed up your metabolism. You want to work your muscles to failure if you can.
As for a reward, what about a "day of beauty" in a salon - facial, mani/pedi, new haircut, and new makeup? You'll walk out feelng like a queen.
Keep us posted and let us know how it goes!
rdk211

by koreagirl32 on May 23, 2012 at 12:35 am

I think you should keep doing what you're doing and pay attention to your calorie deficit. The weight will come off a lot more slowly, but damn it sounds like you'll have a rockin hard body if you keep doing what you're doing. Especially since you're doing something that you love-- something that you're obsessed with. . .keep going with your exercising and the weight will come off. How long have you been at a plateau? And what are you eating? Correct me if I'm wrong, but when you are at the MMA gym (What does MMA stand for), then you probably have varied workouts.
If you want to do more heavy weight lifting-- well it doesn't take that much time, and maybe just add that into your weekly routine somewhere without taking away something that you love doing.

by Peg2009 on May 23, 2012 at 6:26 am

I am so proud of you for not only the 88lb weight loss but for finding and activity that you love to do. That is 90% of the "exercise" battle.
 
My recommendation for you is that because you love martial arts so much, use it as your reward/punishment for lifting weights. In other words, make a rule that says you can not attend a MMA class/session unless you have lifted weights. Start out with a small rule. If your trainer says you must lift for an hour, set your reward at a half hour. In other words, you can not do MMA unless you've done a half hour lifting session.
 
That just might do the trick! Good luck to you and let us know how it goes.

by rdk211 on May 23, 2012 at 1:25 pm

@Peg2009
Thanks for the kudos - I forget to be proud of myself for the 88lb weight loss sometimes.
It's cute that you say that half the battle is finding a sport you love. I've always heard that, but I NEVER EVER thought the sport I'd love would be MMA. I'm such a geek by nature, and I'm just not the "in your face" type, but somehow, I fell in love with kickboxing. Crazy.......when I joined, I thought "OK, I'll hit the pads and the bags and learn to punch but I'm NEVER doing grappling and I'm NEVER, EVER getting in the ring." Now, I can't get enough of it! 
This is a good idea - I can use MMA as a reward for sticking to my weight-lifting plan - I like it. I'm gonna try that! Let's see if I stick to it.........

by rdk211 on May 23, 2012 at 2:53 pm

Ok, tonight's plan is half an hour of conditioning - shadow-boxing, jumprope, planking, killing my triceps, and my modified attempted pull ups and leg curls....... If I don't stick to it, no sparring for me tomorrow night.
rdk211

by rdk211 on May 24, 2012 at 6:52 pm

Hey, Peg and Koreagirl - so far, I've been sticking to it, which means I got to go to my MMA gym tonight and spar (my favorite part of the week - fighting in the ring!)
I worked my muscles to total failure on Tuesday, did some shadowboxing and jumprope on Wed, and worked my upper body and abs to failure today! Tomorrow will be legs.......
rdk211

by Peg2009 on May 25, 2012 at 7:56 am

I am so happy for you! And even more thrilled this plan has worked for you. I need to start following some of this golden advice others have found so helpful!

by rdk211 on May 25, 2012 at 11:46 am

@koreagirl - I just realized I never responded to your question. MMA stands for mixed martial arts. In our gym, this means mainly kickboxing, but we incorporate some grappling, jujitsu, krav maga and some cage fighting techniques. I'd rather kickbox or do Krav Maga (Israeli self-defense) than grapple or fight on the ground, but some of the girls I train with are awesome cage fighters.........I'm learning, though. It's an awesome workout........
rdk211

by koreagirl32 on May 26, 2012 at 5:30 pm

NEAT. Krav Maga is just such a fun word to say. Like Peg, I am so happy for you to! It's rewarding to see you stick to your goals. Do you feel better now that you lifted weights? I mean, do you feel like you have worked yourself in good ways?

by koreagirl32 on May 22, 2012 at 5:46 pm

When you're on Atkins, do you have to pay attention to calories as well or do you just have to pay attention to carbs? Restrictive eating can have a positive impact on the way that you view food as well. When you deprive yourself of certain nutrients, it really gives you a chance to pay attention to what you need in order to be healthy. I have always wanted to do a ground zero diet, because its supposed to make you tremendously aware of eating, but I've never been able to follow through. Anyway, good luck.

by rdk211 on May 22, 2012 at 6:03 pm

I knhow what you mean - sometimes you're just LOW on motivation.
I am kind of in the same place - I know exactly what I need to do to finish my weight loss and lose the last 19 lbs but I'm just NOT doing it. I've lost motivation now that I am so close and look good in my clothes.
I'm thinking of trying the Dukan diet - someone told me that it is very structured and great for those last 20 lbs. I'll be the guinea pig and let you know how it goes........
rdk211

by Peg2009 on May 23, 2012 at 6:21 am

I looked at the Dukan Diet (http://www.dukandiet.com/) and don't like the fact that you have to buy into the program. At least with Atkins and Weight Watchers, you can find the tools to do it yourself.
 
Yes, with Atkins (http://www.atkins.com/Home.aspx) your primary concern is the amount of carbs you eat. Your body will dip into your fat reserves once you go into Ketosis. It is vitally important that you drink more water than usual because this works your kidneys very hard. While you are supposedly able to eat as much you like, I am sure there is a point in which you could eat more calories than your body can get rid of. When I tried this last, my downfall was beer because I started dating someone that drank it and its tough for me to say no. It is even tougher to say no to chips and other party food once you've had a beer or two. Hence ... too many carbs.
 
BTW - if anyone is considering Atkins, they are promoting a free start up kit ... http://community.atkins.com/Registration.aspx?mcid=atkrnbannersq

by tlhoover on May 23, 2012 at 10:57 am

Peg, my sister was struggling with weight gain after losing 50 lb being on a WW program. She was having horrible cravings and eating with a lot less control and that made her really unhappy.
My mom told her to try Atkins for a week or two, just the induction phase. It works for my mom and it worked for my sister. She went up to 165 and now she's back down to 155 after a WEEK on the Atkins. She told me what she had needed was STRUCTURE! Reading your post made me think of this!
She intends to go on a more structured WW plan after she gets off Atkins, but the boost Atkins gave her, in weight loss and craving control, really helped set her on the right path toward healthy eating. I think using Atkins as a tool to boost your self-esteem and control, even if for a small time, is a great plan!!

by rdk211 on May 23, 2012 at 1:30 pm

@Peg2009 @tlhoover
Atkins and Dukan seem similar. I bought the Dukan book, but I won't start till after Memorial Day. I eat pretty healthy anyway, but I can't do protein only on a holiday.
It doesn't sound from the book's blurb that you need anythign more than the book to follow the diet. I hope that's true. I am also suspicious of "pay to play" diet systems.
I don't do atkins, but I eat VERY low carb and high protein, and I really find it satisfying. I just need an extra push for those last pesky 20 lbs......
rdk211

by koreagirl32 on May 22, 2012 at 2:48 am

Hello, and welcome to our group. How much weight do you want to lose? How old are you, by the way? My name is Tonya, and I've been with livestrong for three years now. It really is a great tool, and you will see that many of the same people on this blog are here for the long haul.

by ailsaferg on May 22, 2012 at 4:23 am

I dont want to lose too much, about 7 pounds would be nice. I am just away to turn 18 and tried on my dress the other day for the first time in about 5 months since i bought it and it wouldnt do up! nightmare! hopefully once i have lost a little bit of weight i think i will stay with livestrong to maintain my weight. 

by koreagirl32 on May 22, 2012 at 6:08 am

Have you changed your eating habits in the past five months? It sounds like you are at a healthy weight, and since you are young the weight shouldn't be a problem coming off as long as you exercise and whatnot. We have challenges every month or so which keep people motivated in losing weight. We actually just started a challenge last week, so we're all on week 2 at the moment. But you can join challenges at any time. Anyway, keep in touch with us! And again, welcome to the group.

by rdk211 on May 22, 2012 at 6:06 pm

Welcome to the group - sounds like you're already doing a lot of healthy things. I find that weight lifting and sprints are the best for getting you "dress ready." When I lift really heavy weight and do my Tabatas or sprint training circuits - basically, it's like a minute of running as fast as you possibly can, alternating with 2 minutes of walking for half an hour, and lifting really heavy weight (with a trainer at first till you  know how) that can help create that "body reshape" that you're looking for with a dress.
You won't bulk up - it's hard for little girls like us to put on muscle, we have the wrong body type for it.
Good luck! We're all here to support your goal
rdk211

by Peg2009 on May 21, 2012 at 7:45 am

very cool! so jealous. wish you lived closer to maryland!
 

by coopscoopc on May 21, 2012 at 7:52 am

Nothing beats fresh garden veggies!!!!!

by tlhoover on May 21, 2012 at 12:02 pm

Neat!! We used to eat from our own garden when I lived in Texas..We even had figs!! It was really cool and I miss it....Must taste great :)

by tonithib on May 21, 2012 at 2:20 pm

Yay, Mel!  I'm looking to forward to my tomatoes coming in.  I have cucumber and bell pepper, and I'm trying watermelon and cantaloupe for the first time this year.

by koreagirl32 on May 21, 2012 at 9:03 pm

I would do just about anything to taste some freshly grown blackberries. They are so ridiculously expensive here at $15 per 200 grams.

by redgrill18 on May 22, 2012 at 7:10 am

Yaaaay!  I've been soooo behind about blogging with the garden but I've actually been keeping up with getting things in the garden pretty well.  So far I've got green onions, peas, lettuce, and spinach that I can eat but hopefully my full garden will turn edible which includes: tomatoes, red/white/yellow onions, purple carrots, rainbow chard, brocoli, sweet potatoes, blueberries, blackberries, eggplant (fairy tale and black beauty), hot and sweet peppers, beans and zucchini!  I promise to try to get a few blog posts in on them this week so I can catch up before vacation.  
 
Were the beets easy to grow? 

by scotty64744 on May 22, 2012 at 8:09 am

Abby,
On a whole package of seeds I got 5 or 6 beets. Which turned out to be the right amount for me for a meal. I'm hoping for better luck next time-You know its still early in the year wonder if I can try to grow them again....

by rdk211 on May 22, 2012 at 7:46 pm

COOL! Congratulations!
rdk211

by mvbotel on May 21, 2012 at 9:16 am

Mileage Challenge:
CM: 58.9 
 
Workout Challenge:
CWO: 11

by Islandqueenfl on May 21, 2012 at 9:34 am

CW: 130
CM: 21
CWO: 10

by yt33782 on May 21, 2012 at 9:59 am

CW 115.9 
CM 14
CWO 5
My weight keeps going up but I'm off the meds, hopefully I will go back where I was before. Despite the side effects, my neck pain is worsend. (no dunbells or kettlebell) kneeS pain keep me off an eliptical or any incline of treadmil......I'm falling a part but will get through it!! Just trying to be a patient for now :(
 

by redgrill18 on May 21, 2012 at 11:26 am

CW: 142

by tlhoover on May 21, 2012 at 12:10 pm

CW: 160.0
I briefly saw 159! Can't wait until its a permanent thing. =)

by yword on May 21, 2012 at 1:14 pm

CW:  122.8
CM:  12
CWO:  7

by tonithib on May 21, 2012 at 2:18 pm

Weight Loss Challenge:
SW:  205.8
BW:  125
GW:  125 (trying to maintain or lose maybe a few and do some toning)
CW:  125

Workout Challenge:
GWO:  12 (3 per week times 4 weeks)
 
Thanks for letting me join in again, Peg!!!

by slcathena on May 21, 2012 at 5:05 pm

CW: 143.0 (GRRR. This scale is never going to move.  Even though this is .8 lower, it feels like it isn't really lower.  I have been between 143 and 144.8 for about 3 weeks now. :(  I had a day and a half at 139.8, but that was clearly some weird dehydration thing or something. *sigh* )
CWO: 7 Yep, 7.  Because I think the fact that I walked 4 miles on my off day is a work out. :)
CM: 9.75 (4 walking, 5.75 running over two sessions.  Thanks for letting me add this, Peg!  If it's okay I'm not going to have a goal here, it will be more of setting a baseline to see how much I start running.)
 

by koreagirl32 on May 21, 2012 at 5:33 pm

CW: 151
CWO: 10

by coopscoopc on May 22, 2012 at 8:03 am

CW:  170 (I am stuck at this number. arrrggggg!)
CWO:  4  ( I have been able to get more in, but still no enough!)

by scotty64744 on May 22, 2012 at 8:10 am

CW:? All I can tell  you is it is up.
CM: I only got 2 in last week (but have already hit 10 this week!_
CWO: only 2 last week UGH.
It was a rough week for the last week of school but now that vacation is here.....

by ipmac22 on May 23, 2012 at 7:35 am

Hey Peg, sorry for the late reply. I was out of the country until last night.
 
CW: Have not weighed myself. Was on vacation.
CWO: 6
CM- 6

by shepoad on May 23, 2012 at 10:58 am

Sorry for being late...
 
CW: same 154.2
TTOM Hopefully I'll see a drop next week.

by taniasoann on May 23, 2012 at 12:23 pm

Hi!! I'm new in the group!! Can I participate in this challange? I'm 4'10" and 119lb. and my GW = 105 to 110 pounds. I can't wait!!! tomorrow I'll go the scale and I'll writing to you.

by Peg2009 on May 23, 2012 at 6:55 pm

I'll get to everyones updates - I promise. Might not be until the end of the weekend but have no fear, your information will be captured.

by taniasoann on May 24, 2012 at 6:35 am

SW: 134
CW: 120 
GW: 117 (for this 4 weeks, well in my case 3 weeks 1#/week = 3 pounds)
Workout Challenge:
GWO: 3 per week = 6
CWO: 1
 
Mileage Challenge:
GM: 3 miles per week = 9 miles
CM: 0

 

Weight Loss Challenge:
 

by Peg2009 on May 21, 2012 at 7:49 am

congrats on your first 10k registration! you'll do great.
 
hope you are able to find what makes you happy ... if you'd like a sounding board to hash things out ... we're here for you ...

by koreagirl32 on May 22, 2012 at 2:55 am

Staying in a position that drives you crazy is really draining on your mentally, spiritually, and physically. It sounds like you are ready to let go of this particular chapter of your life and start a new one. Training for your 10 K should help you think more clearly plus give you confidence to do the things that you want to do deep down in your heart. So many times, we want a certain thing but get uncomfortably stuck in routines because for one reason or another we become dependent on them.
Use your exercise time to clear your mind and then focus on the things you want to do. Moments of profound clarity will come to you I'm sure-- it really sounds like you're ready for it.

by rdk211 on May 22, 2012 at 7:46 pm

My advice? Ditch the job - I was stuck in a soul-killing job for a year and when I got out, my health and weight just took a massive turn for the better. Good luck with the 10K! 
rdk211

by koreagirl32 on May 20, 2012 at 8:26 pm

Congratulations. I hope that you keep checking in here now that you've reached a fantastic weight. You look so great, and I know you're inspiring me as well as other people.

by Peg2009 on May 21, 2012 at 7:50 am

this is great news, tonithib! congratulations!

by rdk211 on May 21, 2012 at 1:06 pm

fantastic! I'm jealous - I seem STUCK at 130 - up to 132, down to 128, keeps hovering around the 130 mark. Can't break it - soooo impressed that you've hit your comfortable maintanence weight, and so impressed that you LOST weight on vacation. It can be done!
Rdk211

by tonithib on May 21, 2012 at 2:11 pm

I've been on vacation for the last couple of weeks.  Oh, I'm not getting off of here!  I desperately need all of you to maintain!  Thanks, everyone, for the encouragement!

by koreagirl32 on May 22, 2012 at 2:50 am

I'm really glad you're going to stay with us. So many times, really special ladies get bored with the group once they have reached their weight loss goal and maintained it for a long time. It's always sad to see people go, but it happens so many times. For a long time, there were a couple ladies who were very active with this group, and they were especially motivational because both of them had lost a substantial amount of weight and kept it off for a long time. It helps me to see people who have kept off their weight and spend time enjoying their bodies. Even maintenance has challenges, and it's interesting to me to see how people work through those challenges. I really look forward to reading your posts Tonithib. . .

by rdk211 on May 22, 2012 at 7:59 pm

I agree with Koreagirl35! stay with us and keep us with your journey......

by Peg2009 on May 21, 2012 at 7:52 am

you can join the milage challenge at anytime! well done!

 

by rdk211 on May 21, 2012 at 1:08 pm

WOW! I'm with you- I hate to run. I do sprints for martial arts conditioning, but right now, no motivation to run for the reasons you wrote. I might change it up since all of you "mileage" people are inspiring me. MAYBE I'll try to run again.
rdk211

by koreagirl32 on May 22, 2012 at 6:12 am

Running is so good for your heart. It can be hard on your knees-- just pay attention to your body :D.

by slcathena on May 20, 2012 at 7:34 pm

 LOVE THIS!
 
Great job!  I am jealous!  You've inspired me to get out and hike. :)

by koreagirl32 on May 21, 2012 at 5:57 am

seriously, the stair step mill is nothing compared to hiking outdoors. . . five hours of non-stop heart pumping action. . . it was amazing

by mvbotel on May 21, 2012 at 7:35 pm

Nothing like getting to the top of a mountain under your own power and thinking 'Yeah...I did this all on my own!'
Good job!!

by koreagirl32 on May 22, 2012 at 3:02 am

Yeah, I hiked it up, but there were a couple of times where I just burst out crying while hanging onto the side of the mountain.  Especially since I'm short, I didn't know where to put my foot. Some of the rocks were just too many inches away for me to try to climb up them safely.

 I didn't think I'd be able finish the hike, but I knew that there was only about 30 more feet before the top. So, I gathered up my emotions and found the safest way. I reached for the closest rocks and seriously hoped that I didn't fall. Making it to the top of Ulsan Bawi Rock is probably the biggest accomplishment in my life and is something that I really had to work hard to do. I am hoping that the experience will give me the courage to conquor other tasks that seem too challenging to me.