Shape-Up Challenge

All I want is someone to figure it out.

RenoisPrettierThanYou — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:00:00 GMT

I'd really like someone to just sit down and figure out for me what I can eat, how much I can eat, and which exercises I need to do when.

I don't want to count calories, I don't want to be on some special "diet," and I don't want to starve or have to work out 8 hours a day.

When I started looking for a personal trainer in my area who also has a background in nutrition, I found out that I could get my own personal trainer certificate for $49.99, so finding a "real" personal trainer seems not to be as easy as I thought.

Alright, how did we do week 3?

Flamingemu — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:12:16 GMT

I was able to do 4 days at 45 mins, and 2 more at about 30 mins. So I didn't accomplish my goal, but I feel like I still did good.

what keeps you going?

DonnaKatherine — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:00:32 GMT

I did a workout tonight and i feel fabulous! I love the feeling i get after a workout, I feel sexier after every workout. Thats what is keeping me driven.

What keeps you pushing towards your goals?

Newbie saying hi

rouhas — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:46:01 GMT

I just found this board and wanted to say hi. I am the heaviest I have ever been in my life and I hate it. I just turned 26 and have set the goal that by my 27th birthday I will be 30lbs lighter (1 year from now). I live in Illinois the weather has turned nasty, so I'm looking to stay motivated in my own home rather than spending money on a gym membership. I was thinking of trying the Shred in addition to a better diet. Does anyone have any tips? Do I need anything besides the DVD? Have you found other programs that work? I'd appreciate any advice!

Thanks!

Are any of the WW cookbooks good?

Wahoo — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:18:22 GMT

I just signed up for WW, and the cookbooks are on a 1/2 price sale. Are any of the cookbooks worthwhile? If it helps, I like recipes that are easy to make.

5 pounds by New Years

dancegirl1 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:07:58 GMT

My goal is to lose 5 lbs by New Years! Cheers!

WW online

pumkiepoo — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:31:34 GMT

I started WW online but i'm having trouble. I'm starting to think maybe online wasn't the version for me. I guess I just don't know how to organize myself. I've been working out 5 days a week for almost a year and have lost weight but don't know how to eat. I know fried food is bad, i limit my sweets and snacks and try to make good choices. I'm not the best eater but not the worst either.

Does anyone have any mock daily food guides they could share. How many points you get and then what you would eat in a typical day. I do better with a plan and if i can see how someone else did it maybe that would help me better.

Before Pic & Goal Pic (PIP)

erine12398 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:24:22 GMT

Since I believe it is important to acknowledge where we've been and where we're going, I suggest we post a pic of ourselves "before" starting our weight loss plan and our goal pic. If you have one of yourself from "before the before" pic, share it? If not, post a pic of a celebrity or a hot pair of jeans you want to buy or something to help motivate you! Here are mine...

Here is my before pic... the weekend before starting our local version of Biggest Loser. At 200.8 lbs I was only 11 lbs from gaining back all 38 lbs i lost for the wedding...

And my "goal" pic. Though it is not my ultimate goal, it will put me well on the way to getting there. Here is a pic of me in my wedding dress during my TTD session. My arms looked great, and you could tell by my face that I lost a lot of weight. I would like to see that face again..

what will....

alovelylady — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:44:53 GMT

you put on your plate for Thanksgiving? Or should I say, what will you not put on your plate?

Workout needs help!

kwill3104 — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:28:21 GMT

I started working out again about 4-6 weeks ago and have just gotten serious about it in the last 3 weeks or so. I have been doing strength training paired with cardio workouts 4 times a week. I've also been really watching what I eat and mainly sticking with high fiber, low calorie foods like weight watchers recommends. However, I'm not losing ANY weight!! The scale has literally stayed exactly where it was when I first started and I am wondering if anyone has any ideas out there on how I can kick start my weight loss?? Should I be doing more cardio rather than strength training or what? I belong to a gym so I would like to stick to workouts I can do there, rather than try videos or something. I feel like I am doing way more work than I did when i lost weight for my wedding 2 years ago but not getting any results whatsoever! HELP!

Shape Ups from Skechers

crushandtang — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:41:14 GMT

Has anyone tried the new Shape Up Shoes from Skechers? Do you love them/hate them? Are they worth the money?

Working out like a maniac--so why I am a lardass?

MissyNWill — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 03:31:56 GMT

I have gained like 6 lbs since getting back into the gym (I have always exercised, just not in the gym from May-September). I am also trying to eat low carb. My question is, why has the scale gone up and the pounds packed on (butt and tummy especially)? i know that muscle mass can increase your overall weight, but this is certainly not due to that.

I think i am just getting old.....

Tracker?

cclilac12 — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:22:44 GMT

Hey ladies,

I usually don't hang out on this board much, but I've been completely slacking on both diet and exercise - too busy with work, school, and everything else. I'm going to try to ease into things over the next month and then kick it up on January 1 with a more robust, strict schedule.

Does anyone keep track of their eating and working out in a spreadsheet? That's my prefered method, but I haven't found (or designed) one I've been happy with. I like some of the ones online -- WW, Self, but I prefer to have something on my desktop for when I don't have internet access and so that I can keep it.

I did really well with the Self Challenge in the past, but am sucking it up with WW right now (althoughh it would help if I was following it). I think I'm just going to go back to counting calories and food groups like I did with Self, rather than sticking with weightwatchers.

So please, share your spreadsheets or other trackers!

Thanks!

Biggest loser food update

MissusMcElroy — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:44:19 GMT

on the show a couple of weeks ago, one of the trainers said to substitute broccoli and cauliflower for mashed potatoes. We laughed at the time, but ended up throwing some in a blender, whipping them, adding some garlic salt, smart balance, and it was actually pretty decent! Just a tip, and to let you know it's not nearly as disgusting as it sounds lol.

Newb here :)

VileyGirL — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:47:34 GMT

So what's the difference between this board and H&F?

I'll admit, I've been pretty exclusive to my local and the occasional visit to F&B and P&CE, so I don't know anything about either. I work out pretty regularly, but it's lame and I need to kick it up if I'm going to make it to New Years and still fit through the door.

Is there a program you're all following?

NewB in SoFla Kendall Area

rclnd83 — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:47:56 GMT

Hey ladies just wanted to wave Hi! I just got married and i'm in the SoFla Kendall Area.

Need advice

4-8-06 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:19:30 GMT

DH and I are going on a cruise with some friends nest weekend. How would you keep yourself on board with eating right and not ruining the new habits that I am working hard to adapt too?

Accountability Check-in: Not good

erine12398 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:08:24 GMT

Tomorrow is our 2 week mark since we started our Challenge and though I have been good with my week 2 goal (not weighing myself), My Week 1 goal fell through the cracks, again. I have not worked out at all and I have not been monitoring my food at all. Very very sad and very bad. Im scared to weigh myself tomorrow and i only have myself to blame. I dont want to dwell on the bad because I need to be positive and get back on track, but I just find it so d**n hard. I started a 2nd job this week, so Im now working 14 - 16 hour days. Its still not an excuse, but I just dont know where to find inspiration. Help get me out of this daze!!!

NEWBIE...

kaydee33 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:48:17 GMT

HI! I am Megan

Biggest loser AHA moment...

erine12398 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:46:13 GMT

Last night, watching the show, I really had an AHA moment. It was near the end when they were following up with Daniel. If you missed it, click here and pay attention to the area around the 2 minute mark. His best friend, Dave, started with him on the previous season of Biggest Loser and has since gained the weight back. What made it all the worse was his attitude about the whole thing. He had a very "whatever, no big deal" attitude about it and that scared me. It scared me because I see many similarities in my own excuses. "Oh I had to work", "Oh, i have 2 jobs unlike others" "oh, I'll do it tomorrow". And I dont want to become Dave. This was an awakening moment for me and I hope to never be in that place.

Week 2: Check-in

erine12398 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:05:43 GMT

Well ladies, its time to check in on our week 2 goal of our 4 week challenge. If you dont remember your goals, click here.

As for me, my previous thread post indicates the kind of week I had. Well, I hopped on the scale this morning and I was actually pleased to find out that I did not gain. I didn't lose either, but based on my bad choices this week, I was given a second chance at a better result. So, Im on to week three.

How did your week pan out? Did you achieve your goals? Why or Why not? And what do you have in store for week 3?

Evening ladies

DonnaKatherine — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:56:43 GMT

Im new here.

I have 15 lbs of baby weight i have left to get off, i am starting a new healthy lifestyle. My sister and I workout on the phone together everyday to the Jillian Michaels 30 day shred. I started counting calories and find myself checking all the foods i eat to make sure they are right for me. If anyone has any advice for me i would appreciate it very much. This is all very new to me and i am hoping to make a total lifestyle change. I wanna feel fantabulas again!

TIA!!

NEWBIE...

kaydee33 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:48:15 GMT

HI! I am

lets make a vow.....

alovelylady — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:44:02 GMT

I vow to start walking at least 30 min. every other day!

POST YOURS HERE-

Lurker here!

shrtqt57 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:46:25 GMT

Hello ladies I am new to this board!! I have known I have needed to get into shape desperately but it really hit home yesterday. I got my blood work back from the doctor and was told with my cholesterol I am a 25 year old walking time bomb for a heart attack.
I know it will be little steps to get there because I have to ween myself off my bad diet. Number 1 is no more eating out. Number 2 is I'm going to be working out 3 days a week at the least. After a few weeks I will add a day and up intensity.

My question is what are some good at home exercises you do? I don't have the money to join a gym, although I did join a pilates class but not until December (it's only 2x a week). TIA for any helpful hints or ideas you can give me :)