The 25lb Challenge January thread

[Mac & Cheeses mom]

Originally Posted by mommyto3sweeties I'd love to join you ladies. I've put on about 20 lbs since I hurt my back and have been unable to run every day like I used to. I haven't been eating right the past few months either. I'm 5'10", and my current and starting weight is 201. My goal weight is 165. Look forward to chatting!

Yay!! Welcome you can totally do this. I lost 42lbs from walking and eating right before.

Originally Posted by Psychomom I ran today! We had a choice today to run 3 miles, 2 miles, 1.5 miles, or do 75 burpee jumping pullups. I have plantar fasciitis so while running is painful for my feet, there was no way I was doing even 1 burpee jumping pullup. I decided to run 1.5 miles, but the 2 mile group encouraged me to go with them. I actually ran a little bit more because I had to pee in the middle of my run so I ran to a nearby gas station and finished in 20:13. Felt SO good!

Yay way to go!

[mamatoclaire]

Originally Posted by mommyto3sweeties I'd love to join you ladies. I've put on about 20 lbs since I hurt my back and have been unable to run every day like I used to. I haven't been eating right the past few months either. I'm 5'10", and my current and starting weight is 201. My goal weight is 165. Look forward to chatting!

Welcome! I've lost 31 lbs without exercising. Just watch what you eat and drink lots of water!

Originally Posted by Psychomom I ran today! We had a choice today to run 3 miles, 2 miles, 1.5 miles, or do 75 burpee jumping pullups. I have plantar fasciitis so while running is painful for my feet, there was no way I was doing even 1 burpee jumping pullup. I decided to run 1.5 miles, but the 2 mile group encouraged me to go with them. I actually ran a little bit more because I had to pee in the middle of my run so I ran to a nearby gas station and finished in 20:13. Felt SO good!

That's great! Congrats!

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[corinne76]

Originally Posted by mommyto3sweeties I'd love to join you ladies. I've put on about 20 lbs since I hurt my back and have been unable to run every day like I used to. I haven't been eating right the past few months either. I'm 5'10", and my current and starting weight is 201. My goal weight is 165. Look forward to chatting!

Welcome!

Originally Posted by Psychomom I ran today! We had a choice today to run 3 miles, 2 miles, 1.5 miles, or do 75 burpee jumping pullups. I have plantar fasciitis so while running is painful for my feet, there was no way I was doing even 1 burpee jumping pullup. I decided to run 1.5 miles, but the 2 mile group encouraged me to go with them. I actually ran a little bit more because I had to pee in the middle of my run so I ran to a nearby gas station and finished in 20:13. Felt SO good!

Great job! I hate burpees too.

I ran today and used new shoes. Awesome.
Someone tell me not to eat bread. Gah! Luckily it wasnt on an empty stomach so i feel ok (no nausea or anything) but i tend to get heavier after. I just love sandwiches

[mamatoclaire]

For lunch today I had a chicken salad sandwich made with avocado instead of mayo, it was delicious!!

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[corinne76]

Originally Posted by mamatoclaire For lunch today I had a chicken salad sandwich made with avocado instead of mayo, it was delicious!! Sent from my iPhone using DS Forum

that sounds absolutely yummy. I've been craving avocado lately. I will have to buy some

[rebeccalynne15]

Found a pair of Brooks atthe thrift store today for $9 ! The look brand new a little dirt on the bottom but no wear marks at all. I was joking and told SO they must have bought them last year for ew Years Res. ran once then put them in the closet and then this year cleaned out their closet for New Years Res. lol

Originally Posted by l_Kimmie_l Well...we are all officially sick. The baby is right miserable. I am back down to 132.9. I have to make a doctor's appointment for the baby. He is totally not himself.

Hope youall are feeling better

Originally Posted by BNC I have really upped my exercise this week and its already showing! I went from doing a few minutes here an there at home to. 2.5 classes this week (1.5 zumba - I got called out because ydd was crying in the day care) and 1 step aerobics. Plus I did 2.5 miles on the elliptical (slow jog) one day and 2 miles a different day. I also did weights 3xs. I'm down over a lb! Yay! I have been pretty good at logging calories.....most days, lol! Question....when you exercise and get etra caloris from it, do you eat those calories? Just curious. I try not too, but will dip into them for a snack if I'm REALLY hungry.

Great job ! I eat some of them sometimes depends if I a hungry or not . But usually have some left over .

Originally Posted by luminajd Good for you! I also have been for 1 1/2 weeks and am feeling great. I joined MFP out of curiosity to see what my calories should be. 1350. Um, no way. I am currently eating 1700 and am slowly losing and managing to stay on the wagon. If I only ate 1350 I would give up and binge after 2 hours. I dont know how you ladies eat so few calories!

If you choose wisely it really is enough if you like you can check out my food diary on MFP for ideas . But if its too low raise it some tere isn't nothing in stone says you HAVE to eat 1200 calories and actualy that is the very minimum that should be eaten

Originally Posted by l_Kimmie_l Thanks everyone. Brought the baby into the pedi. His ears are clear, but his throat is red. Motrin/Tylanol every 6 hours alternating. I am even going to bring it upstairs to bed tonight predrawn out. He cries once it has worn off.

You can try collidial silver we use it for sore throats and find it works great and usually gone within a day if not hours

Originally Posted by mommyto3sweeties I'd love to join you ladies. I've put on about 20 lbs since I hurt my back and have been unable to run every day like I used to. I haven't been eating right the past few months either. I'm 5'10", and my current and starting weight is 201. My goal weight is 165. Look forward to chatting!

Welcome !

Originally Posted by Psychomom I ran today! We had a choice today to run 3 miles, 2 miles, 1.5 miles, or do 75 burpee jumping pullups. I have plantar fasciitis so while running is painful for my feet, there was no way I was doing even 1 burpee jumping pullup. I decided to run 1.5 miles, but the 2 mile group encouraged me to go with them. I actually ran a little bit more because I had to pee in the middle of my run so I ran to a nearby gas station and finished in 20:13. Felt SO good!

I would have ran too! great job !

Originally Posted by corinne76 I ran today and used new shoes. Awesome. Someone tell me not to eat bread. Gah! Luckily it wasnt on an empty stomach so i feel ok (no nausea or anything) but i tend to get heavier after. I just love sandwiches

Great job and NO BREAD!!!! Use lettuce instead

Originally Posted by mamatoclaire For lunch today I had a chicken salad sandwich made with avocado instead of mayo, it was delicious!! Sent from my iPhone using DS Forum

sounds yummy will have to try it thanks !

[corinne76]

I think I figured out the perfect workout schedule:
MOnday-long run (DH home and we usually run errands)
Tues/Thurs-biceps, back, legs. Short run
Wed/Fri-Triceps, chest, shoulders. Long run
Saturday- Butt bible (found it on YouTube) and some ab work

The reason? I was lifting Tu, Th, Sa (full body) and running M, W, F. Turns out since the kids are home Saturday and I don't usually work, I'm just lazy. I dont feel like busting out my dumbbells. So this way, I hit each muscle group 2x a week and still get to run. I'm going to try it for a little and see how it goes.

I'm also eating a little more since I'm upping the running.

[Mac & Cheeses mom]

Originally Posted by corinne76 I think I figured out the perfect workout schedule: MOnday-long run (DH home and we usually run errands) Tues/Thurs-biceps, back, legs. Short run Wed/Fri-Triceps, chest, shoulders. Long run Saturday- Butt bible (found it on YouTube) and some ab work The reason? I was lifting Tu, Th, Sa (full body) and running M, W, F. Turns out since the kids are home Saturday and I don't usually work, I'm just lazy. I dont feel like busting out my dumbbells. So this way, I hit each muscle group 2x a week and still get to run. I'm going to try it for a little and see how it goes. I'm also eating a little more since I'm upping the running.

That's. great schedule. I don't workout on the weekends for the same reason. We made the weekends family time and that way I don't stress. I do as much as I can over the week.

[l_Kimmie_l]

I did not get a weigh in today. I am still sick and so is just about everyone else. The baby is the worst of the kiddos. DH is sicker than I am. I am on Zinc and echniachia every couple of hours. I am hoping it will help kick this cold out and not have it last as long. I heard it can be weeks.

[Mac & Cheeses mom]

Forcing another rest day. My back/arm still hurt and I gained .8lbs from last week. Now granted that was over AF but I still want it off by tomorrow. I'll take a maintain over AF rather then a gain.