JA0371 Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Hey guys!! I haven't posted in quite a while....life has been hectic but I did want to pop in after Thanksgiving and start up this 30 day challenge. Today is the day after Thanksgiving. I ate way too much of course, lol...but want to jump start my New Years goals. Plus I really want to get this dress for our Christmas party I did a 40 day challenge earlier this year, and it went well. Anyone wanting to join, just check in every day after you did your work out. ( and be honest! Lol) or if you missed. Just kind of an accountability thing. Today, Im doing some cardio, stretching and light weights. Day 1!! Link to comment
RainyCoast Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 no gurrrrrl don't try your positivity and your motivation and your drop-dead-gorgeous obvious results of living a healthy lifestyle on me. though i tried a calorie counting app once and i was totally winning that. higher score every day lmao on a more serious note, i admire the dedication! Link to comment
JA0371 Posted November 25, 2016 Author Share Posted November 25, 2016 no gurrrrrl don't try your positivity and your motivation and your drop-dead-gorgeous obvious results of living a healthy lifestyle on me. though i tried a calorie counting app once and i was totally winning that. higher score every day lmao on a more serious note, i admire the dedication! Lmao!! Today even my flip flops are tight!! Give it a shot. Baby steps.... Link to comment
BeenThereB4 Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 I'll do it with you. Thank you for the motivation. I didn't workout yesterday because, well, Thansgivng, and I'm finding it harder to get back in the swing today. But thanks to you, I will. Link to comment
JA0371 Posted November 25, 2016 Author Share Posted November 25, 2016 I'll do it with you. Thank you for the motivation. I didn't workout yesterday because, well, Thansgivng, and I'm finding it harder to get back in the swing today. But thanks to you, I will. Awesome! I promise I will be here. Every day. Annoying you with my positivity..lol!! You are NOT alone..... Link to comment
BeenThereB4 Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 I just finished my stretching routine. I'm feeling better already! Link to comment
BeenThereB4 Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Dance routine and cardio done! Link to comment
JA0371 Posted November 25, 2016 Author Share Posted November 25, 2016 Finished my first workout .. Next have to do my grocery shopping list for the week . Just keep thinking about the party dress lol... Link to comment
Snny Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 I am up for this! Signing in. Thanks for starting the thread! Link to comment
Chocolate25 Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Hi I just came out of a yoga class. It was nice and inspiring. The instructor was quite funny. Thank you for posting this challenge. Link to comment
j.man Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Was planning on just vegging out after a full day of eating and drinking yesterday, but this thread got me motivated to get off my ass and do a chest workout. I don't have a whole lot of weight I need to lose, but I am trying to shed ~5 pounds by Christmas to give myself some wiggle room once the whiskey and eggnog start becoming a daily ritual. Love tracking threads like this. Keep us all posted. Link to comment
Lisii Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 Ok,... I started walking with a friend who was in an accident but can only do 1 km with him, - I need to push myself a bit more, so 6-10 km run/walk 4x a week will be my goal. we don't celebrate thanksgiving, but I haven't been good since my detox diet, so Yay! guess that's a Yes! I'm in. (I say as I put a mini snickers bar in my mouth!)... Link to comment
JA0371 Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 You all are awesome! So today before work...I did a 40 min workout. I can't lie because this thread requires full disclosure....but I DID have a beer after work. That said, I did NOT drink at all for the holiday..lol, so I call that balance. Just to clarify,.no one is required to be 100% perfect ...but it is nice to try to strive for our best. Link to comment
catfeeder Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Finished my first workout .. Next have to do my grocery shopping list for the week . Just keep thinking about the party dress lol... Good girl! GO JA! 'The Dress' is always a good motivator, and you can keep pics of it on your phone. I have some pants I want to get back into. I had a whole slew of them I had not worn this year, but my neighbor lost her husband and dropped weight. She can't afford to keep her place, so she's packing to move. She dreaded needing to buy new pants now that hers don't fit. On an excited whim to contribute, I cleared all my closets of my best 'too small' slacks and jeans. One particular pair slipped into the mix that I can never replace--and after she excitedly tried on everything, she gave some back but kept about 5 pair and pegged those as her very favorite. SIGH. So now I don't have the heart to ask for them back, I've learned that the designer no longer makes them. I've decided to use my stupid and petty longing for them as a lesson in reverse psychology: keeping these gems in my closet didn't motivate me to get fit enough to wear them, so THERE YOU ARE, young lady...how does losing them feel? NOW my goal is to get into the size where finding a new favorite pair will feel like a reward instead of a penalty. When positive vision doesn't work, there's always the slimy car salesman technique of 'The Take Away' to prompt an about face. I'll restart my foundational 10,000+ steps on FitBit today, and I'm tracking with a group to keep me honest and humiliation-free. I'm back to adding Yoga on Tuesdays, and Strength training on Wednesdays, plus whatever Pound or other classes I can fit into the mix. I love it, I adore it, I'm crazy about it... Thanks for hearing me vent, and thanks for posting this positive spin on accountability. I support your challenge, and I hope to see a lovely pic of you in your dress! Best wishes to you and this group. And me ; ). Cat Link to comment
JA0371 Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 Day 2: I managed to eat healthy today....then did 30 minutes of cardio after work. My co workers thought I was mad when I brought in a salad for lunch. Lol...I told,them my body couldn't take anymore crap after T-giving. They seemed to empathize...lol. Anyway....so happy to see some on board! Christmas will be here in a blink, so lets focus!!! Link to comment
notalady Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 I started my pre-Xmas weight loss regime 6 weeks ago, partly to get fitter, partly to allow some extra room for the inevitable Xmas weight gain lol... I have lost 2kg, however been stalling this past week and didn't lose any more. This would be a good thread to follow to keep me motivated to lose the last 1.5kg. I've found I do pretty good if I eat proper, relatively healthy and filling meals during the day, minimal amount of dinner (or no dinner if I'm not hungry) for most days, allowing a slip-up day once in a while, and being realistic I can go to the gym 2-3 times a week. I find the small dinner makes a huge difference in my weight loss efforts, even if I did eat unhealthy stuff during the day (eg popcorn or a donut or ice cream etc). But trick is lunch has to be filling and healthy (so lean protein), otherwise I'll get hungry at dinner and eat more than I need. It's getting harder as it gets closer to Xmas, I have a lot of work related dinners and lunches, at least once a week leading up to Xmas. But on the other days I'm trying hard to be good. Link to comment
JA0371 Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 Day 3: I work today, so gonna get some cardio in....I think it's still Important to have a cheat meal once a week, so I will do that on one of my days off. Note I said cheat MEAL, not cheat day. Lol Hope everyone has an awesome Sunday!! Link to comment
JA0371 Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 Day 4: Ok..it's crunch time. Life is back to normal for a few weeks.... Today Im doing some cardio and a chest workout. Where is everyone?? Lol Link to comment
BeenThereB4 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Hi! I danced this morning before work. Good to see everyone is enjoying themselves. Link to comment
Roselynn1 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I would love to join! Recently lost 12 lbs after a break up. Not the healthiest way to lose but my clothes fit so much better and I love it! definitely don't want any of the weight creeping back on. I've already gained back 3 from Thanksgivng wknd. So I'm in! Link to comment
Roselynn1 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Day 1 Did some stretching, running in place and squats. Fitbits @ 16,668 steps Goal is to lose the 3 lbs I gained and then an additional 4 which will get me down to my goal weight. Link to comment
JA0371 Posted November 29, 2016 Author Share Posted November 29, 2016 Day 5: Can't believe it's already five days in!! Got started at 6:15 am. 40 minute workout before work. I love early workouts. It completely sets the tone for my day. Hope everyone is doing great! Link to comment
Roselynn1 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I love your energy! I was hyped this morning but by this evening back down. Hoping things are better tomorrow... Day 2: just did some walking nothing extra like I wanted. Fitbit @ 14k Link to comment
BeenThereB4 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Today, I danced and did cardio. Link to comment
notalady Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I did a toning class today, it was good. Weight is still decreasing but slower than a couple weeks ago. Goal is below 51kg (~112lb) by Christmas, only about 2 lb to lose. Link to comment
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