July/August - Weight Loss Challenge

[GLC1968]

All are welcome! I'll create a chart that tracks weight loss in pounds and in % of starting weight loss (same as June/July).

The first weigh-in is on Friday (7/4), so post your starting weight and your personal weight goal for this period (if you'd like). This will be another 8 week challenge with weigh-ins on Fridays. :) If you miss three weigh-ins in a row, I'll 'hide' you from the chart just to keep it cleaner and easier to read. Of course, you are welcome to join back in as well.

Who's in?? :D

[DDH]

I want to do this one this time. I'm excited to finally catch one of these.

[Possegal]

count me in for sure, i liked the challenge from the last two months and hope to do even better this go around! thanks for keeping the charts for us!

[Blueberry]

I'm in!!!

[Tabby]

Me too, me too, me too!! :D

I'm a total chart nut and log everything ... (I dunno know why) so if you need some help with anything or a new something or 'nother, I'm happy to help!

PJ

[uk elephant]

Count me in too. I didn't do very well last time, but made a small step in the right direction. I plan to keep going and this helps motivate me (at least that's the plan). My goal is to loose 10lbs in the challenge period...

[Mighty Mo]

OK, I am in. Newbie here and I need to lose about 40 pounds. I am hoping my new found love of biking will help me. :)

[Tabby]

I think if we refer back to Lynette's NSV thread ... everyone's stories will be great encouragement! I re-read several of the posts each time I get an update for it.

I agree that it was superb idea and has made me think about all the little bits of proof that my body is getting healthier and better looking.

PJ

[MillieNZ]

Now I've finished some medical treatment, I need to lose the extra pounds I aquired from sitting on my bum :rolleyes::rolleyes:

I'll post friday with my blubber weight ! and goal

[bambu101]

I'm definitely in again!

[hermitclub]

Please count me in. Thanks!

[berkeley]

I'm in!

[ATL Laura]

I'd like to join in this time. I followed the last challenge, but I didn't get a scale in time to join in. Now I have a scale, so no more excuses!

[mydisneydollars]

I am a total newbie and really need to shed some pounds. I will post my weight on friday. Thanks for doing this.:)

[callmecrazy]

I enjoyed following along last time so I am definitely joining in this time. Count me in!

[five one]

Count me in this time.

[Delta7]

I'm in for 10 ! :)

[extra-vert]

Ohh Ohh - I'm in I'm! Just got back from the gym - where I haven't been in quite some time. I was hoping to weigh in on their "more accurate" scale and it told me I was 124! The scale is definately broken! I weigh around 141 at the moment. I'm on that 10lb weight loss bet with my sister for the pricey blue jeans and I have only July left to lose it - yikes! This post couldn't come at a more opportune time! Thank you. I sure hope the gym fixes or replaces their scale by Friday!:eek:

[SpinnerChick]

Sign me up!

[kjay]

Am back in again, hoping for the best this time.

[JLMitchell]

I could be in. Perhaps the embarrassment of other people knowing how much I weigh will make me finally get fit. Do we just have to bike? Or do we do whatever we want and simply weigh in every Friday?

[Duck on Wheels]

Sprained my foot this morning (see failure to unclip thread in newbie forum), so for the first few days I'll be getting less exercize than I should, but count me in for a goal of 10, starting at 180.5.

[ibcycling]

Me, me, me! I was hoping there would be a challenge starting in July. Anyone want to log miles ridden too? Could be fun!

Lora

[jesvetmed]

Yep, I'm in again! My goal overall is 15 more pounds.
Do we start THIS Friday?
THANKS, GLC, for doing this again! :D It's a lot of work.
Jes

[tctrek]

Count me in! Lost a few pounds on the last one and can't wait for another!

[Sindyeli]

I'm in, will report on Friday as planned. See you all then!

[Over50Newbie]

I'm definitely in again!

Lynette

[han-grrl]

I'm in for maintaining...but in :)

[extra-vert]

Me, me, me! I was hoping there would be a challenge starting in July. Anyone want to log miles ridden too? Could be fun!

Lora

Hey Lori,

That sounds like a good idea. Sure might help keep my lazy but honest!

[cyclingmama]

Count me in again. I think I only lost 2 pounds the last challenge, but hey its better than nothing! and better than gaining!

Lynette - you have been and continue to be a major source of inspiration and encouragement. Thanks and a hardy congrats for all you have done to achieve a healthier you!

[Flybye]

I'll be in with the goal of maintenance. I am right where I need to be with fitness and weight. If I loose a bit, no a big deal - there's always a little that I can shake off - but I don't have room to gain. I won't be around on the 4th. My weight is 159. I am 5'8".

[katluvr]

Count me in!
I have been waiting for a new challenge to begin. I think I am really serious this time. Maybe this will help keep me on track. Last time I joined I never really lost anything!
I plan to weigh in on Thursday....I am off on Friday and sadly I usully visit TE when I need a break at work!
Now I will go eat my healthy afternoon snack...low fat yogurt and a low fat quaker oats granola bar! :)

[solobiker]

I will join in again. Good Luck to everyone!!

[han-grrl]

ummm. i'm not entirely sure of the "rules" or anything except that there is a weight in on friday?

[Over50Newbie]

Thanks cyclingmama,

I see that you are new here. The women on this board are amazing - especially the ones that have been around for a long time. They are the ones that inspire me the most. They were amazingly helpful when I first started this fitness journey. I'm glad that I can "inspire" someone else and help pass on what was already given to me. :)

A Very Determined Lynette

[Over50Newbie]

han-grrl - We have no "rules" here. We weigh in every Friday and just support each other whether we end up losing weight, gaining weight, or maintaining weight. Oh, and sometimes we "kick each other in the butt" when we need it most. ;)

JLMitchell - Biking is great (considering this is a bicycling board), but anything that you can do to keep fit and stay healthy is what we are all about here.

With that being said, I would love to log our biking miles along with our weight. That could be fun and motivating for me!

A Very Determined Lynette

[KerryCrow]

I'm new, but not new to these 10#'s I need to lose....they attached themselves in January and have been hanging on for dear life.

This is great...I will report in on Friday, July 4!

[Tabby]

JLMitchell - Biking is great (considering this is a bicycling board), but anything that you can do to keep fit and stay healthy is what we are all about here.

With that being said, I would love to log our biking miles along with our weight. That could be fun and motivating for me!

A Very Determined Lynette

Since we may all be doing different activities along with biking, perhaps we could have a column to report using * the number of days that week that had good activity. Last week I had 4 days of work out and/or rides so I get ****. Reminds us if we didin't do much that week, weight is up, time to push a bit more next week. Just a thought.

PJ

[peachgirl]

I'd like to join...without some kind of accountability for me...nothing happens!!! :eek: :p I lost 15 pounds over the winter, but it's wanting to creep back..I'm sure I've gained five back. I'll try for 10 during the challenge, but my ultimate goal is 25. My birthday's in September so it would be nice to need some new clothes about then...:)

[TahoeDirtGirl]

count me in!!! I have to figure out what my goal is-the last one was a little too much but I still did good! Looking forward to this Friday!

[Fujichants]

I'm in! Hopefully I can lose more weight!!

Although i'm not very strict about what I eat, this at least forces me to weigh in once a week and to keep everything in check.

[kerrybelle]

Count me in, too. Third time's a charm, right?? Maybe I'll actually lose something this time!

[katluvr]

I know weigh ins are on Friday. But since it is a holiday and I'll be off work and most likely NOT log on to a computer at all...I am reporting my weight today.

120.8

Now if I can just not blow it this weekend w/ the holiday cookouts and all!:eek:

[Biker Jo]

Count me in too! I've been trying to lose weight for the past month and have been doing okay, but now I'm on Lyrica for shingles, and one of the side effects is weight gain, so I hope I don't blow what I've lost so far.

[Jallora]

Count me in! I have to go get a new scale first. My old one decided to die at the end of the last challenge. It kept flashing multiple numbers. I think the last one was 182, 134 and 68. It's one of those where you stand on it, it locks in the weight and then you step off and look at it. Those were the three numbers it flashed at me, so I went with the first number for my final weigh in. As soon as I get back in town on Sunday, I'll go buy a new scale on turn in this weeks' weigh in on Monday morning. Maybe I'll splurge on one of the ones that does body fat too. Anyone have a brand that they recommend getting...or avoiding?

I like the idea of logging miles too. If it's too much work to add them to the spreadsheet, I think just posting them for all of you guys to see each week would more than motivate me. I've got to get into serious training mode for the century I'm doing in September.

[GLC1968]

Ok, so far we have 41 people signed up! I'll post the first chart after everyone weighs-in this week. Don't forget to post your weight and your personal goal (if you have one).

The chart is getting a bit unweildy as it is...so adding new columns might make it a bit hard to fit on a page! We can certainly post our miles (or exercise minutes) each week, but I'm not sure keeping them on the chart is the best idea. But if you guys really want it, I'll do it. Up to you!

[mupedalpusher]

Count me in.

[MillieNZ]

so weight this morning........... 159 pounds :o Goal weight 146 ;)


Will post mileage/exercise minutes next Friday

Should I quietly post that it's not raining and the sun is out ?!?! Time to get outside !

[solobiker]

My current weight is 149 with a goal of 148.

[jesvetmed]

I'll be too busy tomorrow morning, so here's where I am today.
Starting: 166.2lb BF 36% (:eek: can that be correct?!!!)

My goal: overall 15 more pounds. During this challenge, 1 lb / week, so 8 lb ... that means 158lb at end. That would be FABULOUS!!!

Good Luck to everyone! And HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!

[Tabby]

Ok, so far we have 41 people signed up! I'll post the first chart after everyone weighs-in this week. Don't forget to post your weight and your personal goal (if you have one).

The chart is getting a bit unweildy as it is...so adding new columns might make it a bit hard to fit on a page! We can certainly post our miles (or exercise minutes) each week, but I'm not sure keeping them on the chart is the best idea. But if you guys really want it, I'll do it. Up to you!

How 'bout I create a chart with the exercise minutes-hours/miles to post here. That way we will have all 41 of us charted in one place to congratulate and encourage each other. It will also be a good way to see the exercise and how it correlates with the weight loss. Suggestions?

PJ

[GLC1968]

Tabby - I think that would be a good idea! Then we'll have a two charts in the same thread that we can compare weekly to keep ourselves on track. :)

[Tabby]

:cool: Cool! I'll follow your lead, use the same name order you list for easy viewing association. As the group begins their posts, I'll add exercises/miles (road or mtb), etc.

I'm sure there will be some suggestions flow in, I'll incorporate them as they come and fit.

Lookin' forward to a good challenge.

PJ

[berkeley]

I might not get a chance to post tomorrow so here are my numbers.

Current: 169
8-week Goal: 160

Boy, it's fun seeing that in print. :eek:

[jesvetmed]

How 'bout I create a chart with the exercise minutes-hours/miles to post here.

Well... NOW things are getting SERIOUS here! OK! Excellent!
I'm in!:D

[uk elephant]

Starting off the challenge on the right foot this time, with a lower weight than I ended the last one. A nice way to start the morning for a change.

Current weight: 205.6
Goal for the challenge: 195

Happy 4th to all you ladies over the pond! Enoy the parties and parades!

[han-grrl]

Happy July 4th to my lovely american lady friends!


Weigh in - 106.5 lbs
Weight Goal - maintain 106-108 lbs
Exercise goal - ride ride and ride :)
Food goal - drink 8 glasses of water a day. continue on current eating plan.
"Personal goals" - think more positively; sign up for a drawing course; write in blog

This is a full july!

WOOT!

[kerrybelle]

Starting off at 140 lbs
Goal for this challenge is still 135 lbs
Food goal is to cut out the bad snacking at work.

Good Luck everyone!!!

Kerry

[Mr. SR500]

Thanks, I guess the week off hurt me a little, but the challenge is a great motivator.

Current Weight = 190.0 lbs

8 week Goal - 185.0 lbs

Thanks again!

[bambu101]

Starting weight- 171.4

Goal for this challenge- 165

Time to get off the 170ish plateau, and get things moving in the right direction!

The other thing that helps me is to take my measurements once a month. It's always a great thing to lose an inch or two, even if the scale has not moved that much.

[Tabby]

Time to roll:

I'm starting off at 135
Weight goal: 129 (love getting past those 10 pound points)
Exercise goal: 2-3 work outs, 2-3 mtb rides a week
Diet goal: increase vegies, push water from 4-6/day, maintain net calorie average each week at 1200

[Tabby]

:cool: Cool! I'll follow your lead, use the same name order you list for easy viewing association. As the group begins their posts, I'll add exercises/miles (road or mtb), etc.

I'm sure there will be some suggestions flow in, I'll incorporate them as they come and fit.

Lookin' forward to a good challenge.

PJ

I see han-grrl and kerrybelle (me, too) posted additional goals plus exercise goals. If anyone wants to post additional goals, I'll incorporate them into the exercise log ... I know it helps me to be accountable! Bambu101 mentioned personal measurements ... if you post total inches lost weekly/monthly, I'll include them too.

This chart is only to compliment the weightloss challenge ... and only if you post additional items.

[hermitclub]

Starting weight: 140
8 week goal weight: 132
Exercise goal: 100 - 150 road miles/week; 12 -16 speed walking miles/week
Food goal: More whole foods, less processed foods
Overall goal: Balance out work and fun so I can enjoy my summer

It's great to do this with so much support from around the world!

[Blueberry]

UGH - popped back up to 230 today.

8 Week goal = 220.

CA

[mydisneydollars]

ok I am at 178 and in 8weeks would love to be at 168

I bike 60 to 80 miles aweek and I do Pilates 3 times aweek. I am going to add nightly push ups and sits to this mix as well.

[callmecrazy]

Starting weight this morning: 141.9
8-week goal: 136
Long-term goal: reach and maintain at 131

Pushing off that "last 10 lbs"!

[Sindyeli]

Time to jump on the bandwagon! I am starting at 130, and my goal is to be at 125 in 8 weeks. Looking forward to it :D

[Fujichants]

Current weight: 147.5

Goal: 142 lbs....ah heck ,why not make it a nice 140 lbs.

I plan on eating smaller portions, healthier foods and doing lots of running and cycling!

[ATL Laura]

I'm checking in at 177 lbs. I'd like to lose 7 lbs to put me at an even 170 by the end of the challenge.

I've lost about 10 lbs over the past 6 weeks by logging my food and exercise on sparkpeople. I was also training for a century and decided to forego the weightloss and focus on eating right for training (eating about 2500 calories a day) but I still managed to lose weight. I'll probabaly be riding less over the next 8 weeks, but I hope to incorporate more weight training and core work into my workouts.

[CLM]

I'm onboard.
Starting weight: 179.5
8 week goal: 165
Ultimate goal: 120


Cathy

[solobiker]

I sort of made a mistake on my last post. My weight is 149 and my goal is 140 not 148. Sorry. Long week at work.

[extra-vert]

Okay, I'm in:

141 this morning.

8-wk goal: 132
Exercise goals:

30 miles a week cycling
5 miles a week blading
3 days of weights/swimming (gym workout) a wk
Lay off the takeout! (need to pay for gas!)

The main goal is to lose the weight honestly - meaning no fasting to get the lbs down, but working out and building muscle and realizing the 'muscle weight gain' that will take place, in addition to the fat weight loss. The tricky part though, is that I have a $200 jeans bet (with my sister) riding on my weighing 135 by August 1st. I really hope to win this bet! :eek:

[ibcycling]

Happy 4th!

Today's weight: 171
Goal: 160 with an ultimate goal of 140
Mileage Goal: 125/week average so 1000 miles total
I'll also post inches lost, love tracking that!

My plan (other than to ride lots) is to incorporate some core work even if it's just crunches or my Yogilates DVD. I also want to start hiking more so I plan to go up Badger Mtn (not as bad as it sounds LOL) at least once a week.

I do well on a South Beach diet and really need to cut out sugar and bad carbs. I'm going to start with a 1 week detox diet and then transition into SB Phase 2 with a couple fruit and a grain per day.

Lora

[extra-vert]

Btw, my absolute goal weight is 128, but 130 would have me rather giddy already. I am 5'-7" and I have long lean limbs, but my waist is in the 'pushing on dangerous realm' - @34. Did anyone see that front page yahoo article a few weeks ago about Japan's new plans the measure the waist lines of all of their people and to fine anyone who is wider than the recommended waist lines?
I couldn't believe it. If I remember correctly, it was like 33 for men and 36 for women. They would actually be fined if their waistlines went any bigger! Could you imagine them doing that here in this country??:eek:

Anyway - good luck to everyone here on their July/August goals!::)

[martinkap]

I would also like to participate. Unfortunately, I will be spending first 3 weeks with my parents (not much excercise) but I hope I will attain my goal at the end. Thanks for organizing the thread!

Starting weight: 167
Weight goal: 160
Excercise goal: starting on upper body and 6 pack
Diet goal: Less alcohol, less late night dinners

[Over50Newbie]

July 4th weigh-in - 139.2
Goal - 134.0

Let's do this!

Lynette

[Delta7]

158 this am - goal 150!

Have a Happy and safe 4th, all!

[extra-vert]

I made a mistake. My starting weight is not 141, but 140. I just stepped on the scale.

[Mighty Mo]

Ok, Looks like I am the heavyweight of the bunch. :eek:

194.6, goal in 8 weeks 182. I'd love to log miles ridden also to keep me consistent, but I totally understand that adds to the workload.

Have a Happy 4th!

[KerryCrow]

I'm excited for this challenge...I need all the help I can get.

Today: 148.0
Goal for Challenge: 140
Ultimate goal: ? Would love to get to 135, but I've never been lower than 140 in my life, so may not be realistic. I'm just focused on the 8#'s for now (I'm 5'7")

[Tabby]

Ok, Looks like I am the heavyweight of the bunch. :eek:

194.6, goal in 8 weeks 182. I'd love to log miles ridden also to keep me consistent, but I totally understand that adds to the workload.

Have a Happy 4th!

Mo,

I've started a log for goals other than actual weight. So if you choose to log miles ... others have posted a few things too. I'll prepare a chart to compliment GLC's weight loss chart.

We're moving right along~!!

PJ

[kelownagirl]

OK, since I am STILL working on that last 5 lbs, I will rejoin. My weight this morning was 120.4 lbs. My goal is 115 lbs or 20% body fat whichever comes first. My exercise goal is 7+ hours a week (swimming, biking, running).

[jesvetmed]

Good morning all!
OK.. first day of logging workouts: 5.17 mile run. 49 minutes.
Have a great weekend. I'll be WORKING AND WORKING AND WORKING! Ugh.

[mupedalpusher]

mupedalpusher weight 136 and goal 130

[five one]

First weigh in - 135.6. Goal is 129 this time. I can't remember the last time I saw 120-anything on the scale. I've been stuck at 134-136 forever.

[Duck on Wheels]

One pound down, nine to go. Now at 179.5. Today's exercize: 2 walks to town, including 4th of July parade, dancing, and peace vigil.

[TahoeDirtGirl]

I'll take it tho! I'm starting out at 187 (ended the last challenge at 190). I'm going for 10 lbs this challenge, which is doable. I am finally in that zone that I wasn't in for the first month!

I would like to log miles too. My goal is to finish with 100 miles per week (I'm starting with 80 miles per week right now). I don't know about others, but I count road miles as one mile and my mountain biking miles as 2 miles. Unless it's a really easy ride, which they usually aren't. I figured this out because it works out timewise.

So the short of it: Start: 187 Goal: 177 (lose 10 lbs) Goal Mileage: 100 miles per week by the end.

[JLMitchell]

Starting weight: 203 lbs.
Goal weight: 190 lbs.

I'm sad now....

[Tabby]

Starting weight: 203 lbs.
Goal weight: 190 lbs.

I'm sad now....

Why?

[TahoeDirtGirl]

JL! Focus on the miles and the pounds are incidental. I know you are having a hard time finding a place to ride because your roads are busy but don't give up. Like I told myself this first challenge that I would be the only gal riding 80 miles per week and weighing 197. Uhm. I'm now 187. So now I'm shooting for a goal of 100 miles per week (700 miles total for the challenge) by the end of the challenge. So there is my pep talk for the day. Gotta get going and mtn bike, sigh...only one day left of my long week off !

[DDH]

I didn't get a chance to log my stuff yesterday, we were gone all day and I forgot. I hope I can still be included.

My starting weight 240 ugggg it hurts me to type that.

My goal - lose 10 lbs in 8 weeks so it would be 230

I would like to initially log more miles on the bike, about 60 miles a week and gradually make it more throughout the process. That doesn't sound like much, but I don't want to add to much cause then if I don't suceed, I will give up.

I need to incorporate some strength training and will make that a goal, but haven't anything to do that with right now.

Also, on the days I cannot ride I will get on the tread mill for at least 30 minutes.

[kjay]

Count me in this time. I will post my weight tomorrow morning because I forgot to weigh myself this morning. Looking forward to another challenge!

[deeaimond]

Hi, I registered just to get on the challenge, so I hope i'm not too late.

my current weight is about 145lbs and my goal weight for this challenge is 140lbs. I've been intensifying my riding recently (rode 139 miles this last week), so I JUST NEED TO WATCH THE INTAKE!

ride on everyone!

D

[Biker Jo]

I forgot to post yesterday (me bad).

July 4 weight: 134.75
8-week goal: Under 130
Ultimate goal: 125
Exercise: rode 16 miles
Goal: I have a weekend bike trip coming up in August, and one of the routes is 65 miles. I've really got to get moving because I haven't even done a 25-miler yet!

[ibcycling]

30 miles to log today. It was supposed to be a longer ride but we got to the end of the street and saw 1/2 mile of gravel and who knows how much construction beyond that so we turned around and improvised. :cool: It was a good ride though!

I think I'm going to survive Day 1 of my detox diet. :D Only 6 to go. LOL! Supper is a big green salad with grilled Salmon so that won't be a problem.

Lora

[tctrek]

I wrote down my info on Friday and forgot to post it! Starting weight 143. Weight on Friday 142! Got in 60 miles on hills last weekend and it must have cranked up my metabolism as I generally never lose a pound a week :D
So, doing it again this weekend!

[tctrek]

Forgot to mention my goals:

For this 8 weeks: 138
Ultimate goal: 120

[ikkin]

in. starting 124, goal 120.
thanks!

[ibcycling]

Yikes! My scale has been iffy lately and decided to die this morning (or at least that's what I thought). So while in town today I picked up a newer and cooler one. It's the Weight Watchers scale that tells you body fat, bone mass, and hydration. I know they're not real accurate but seeing a trend downwards is the important part. Anyhow, I got home and set up the scale, stepped on, and it read 172.2! :eek: I know it's the middle of the day and I normally weigh in the morning plus I had clothes on :p but still!! So I smacked my old scale and it decided to work but read 168.5. Hmmmm, guess I shoulda bought a new scale before weighing in for the challenge. I'm going to keep the old scale in the other bathroom and keep checking to see if the difference is the same.

The kids and I went up Badger Mtn. today. We had a nice breeze for most of it so the heat wasn't too bad. The trail is 1.4miles to the top and climbs 800ft. Beautiful view from the top but it was hazy out so we couldn't see the mountains in the distance. :( Still a nice day to climb though!

Lora

[SpinnerChick]

I was out of town so didn't get to post last Friday...

Starting weight: 171
8 week goal: 160

[kjay]

Starting weight: 181
Goal weight: 165

Hope I'm not biting off more than I can chew, but it's good to have a goal.

[Jallora]

Starting weight - 183
July/August goal weight - 175
Final goal weight - 140

Exercise goal - minimum of 60 miles per week

[Possegal]

hmmm, looks like my scrapbook weekend caught up to me. :)

178 to start
july/august goal of 170

[bethanymarie]

HI, Im new, but am interested in joining this challenge. Starting weight 191, goal for end of august 179. I am ready!

[GLC1968]

Ok, hopefully this works... there are a LOT of us this time (46)!!

http://www.tranquilitysystems.com/gallery/files/4-julyaugstart_original.jpg

There are two people who still have not weighed-in...so if you guys don't want to do this, that's fine. Just let me know and I can update the chart.

Also, please check this over and let me know if there are mistakes. I only got about 3 hours of sleep last night and there are a lot more numbers/posts to keep track of this time. ;)

LET'S DO THIS!!!

And my weigh in was 167.2. My goal for this challenge is 160 - I'd love to break below that, finally. Long term goal is 145. Exercise goals? I'll try and keep track of my minutes/miles and log them...and then once I see what I am currently doing, I'll set some goals. Most of my exercise lately (besides my 6 mile commute), has come from hard physical labor. We recently bought a house, and are working feverishly to renovate it, get the garden going, clean up the yard, build some outbuildings, etc. Then of course...there's the physical act of moving! We are about halfway through moving our stuff. Yes, we are moving everything ourselves. Ugh! Anyway, I'll keep track this week and then post a goal for the following weeks. One main goal? BIKE MORE! :p

[kelownagirl]

Thanks GLC!!!!

[berkeley]

Wow, that's some chart!

[katluvr]

GLC...nice chart.
I didn't know about the 8 week goal....this is a GREAT idea.
5 pounds SHOULD be do-able. (If I behave!)
So 115 is my goal :o:o
I log all my training at TraingPeaks.com, so I'll just do that to keep track of that.
Now if I could just do a good log. (And lay off the wine!):D
Good luck all!

[DDH]

Great chart!! I guess I am the biggest. I don't want no prize though. LOL

[teigyr]

I was agonizing on if I should do this. I'm doing a fair amount of training and know it's not wise to try to lose too much weight but it is going so slowly on exercise alone. I started at 189 and while people think I look like I've lost a LOT of weight, I haven't. My exercise week consists of three run workouts, three swim workouts, and two bike workouts. Not all of the workouts are difficult, of course.

So if it isn't too late, I am at 186.5. I'd LIKE to be back at my 130 lb days (hah!) but for this challenge, I'd like to get down to 175. My ultimate goal is to run the Portland Marathon in October and I know it'd be easier on my body if I was lighter.

[GLC1968]

Thanks, all.

Katluvr - I added your goal.

Teigyr - Of course you can join! I put you on the chart - and if you make your goal, I'll come watch you run the Porland Marathon. How's that for incentive? ;)

[rhyme]

start: 223
8 week goal: 210
final goal: 190

[berkeley]

So did everyone make it through the holiday weekend unscathed?

Saturday was a bad day as far as food is concerned. Silly BBQ. And my rides friday and saturday got canned for various weather/family issues. I did make it to the gym both days, so it wasn't a total loss.

I did a nice 30 mile ride on sunday, on my somewhat hilly route and I had a good legs workout at the gym tonight.

Good luck this week everyone! :D

[Lizzie]

can I join up please?

[teigyr]

Teigyr - Of course you can join! I put you on the chart - and if you make your goal, I'll come watch you run the Porland Marathon. How's that for incentive? ;)

Whoa wait...you are being NICE and adding me. I don't think I'd wish marathon spectating on anyone, especially with my projected time :D DH says, however, that he will be pub-hopping on the Max and will try to coordinate it all with when I will be passing through each spot. You are invited and I would love to see you :)

This will be good for me. I'm good at some sorts of discipline (ie exercise) but not so much when it comes to deprivation. That's why I always exercised but I took a hiatus (bad) and aged (even worse). I guess I'll learn how to behave for a while.

You know...DH can put cheese on anything. That and meat, really greasy meat. He can also drink beer along with his meal and he is active but only rarely "exercises". The man has to have worms or something :D:mad::D

[hermitclub]

What a great chart GLC. Thank you so much for doing this. Just the motivation I needed to shed what I gained at my new desk job!

[Katie.Marie]

I would love to join! The peer support is so helpful!

[ibcycling]

You know...DH can put cheese on anything. That and meat, really greasy meat. He can also drink beer along with his meal and he is active but only rarely "exercises". The man has to have worms or something :D:mad::D

I have one of those too. Tall, skinny, eats everything in sight. I bought a new scale that measures body fat and made him step on it. His weight may not be high but his body fat is on the high side of normal. My new goal is to get my BF% lower than his. :D Maybe then I can get him out on the bike with me!

[jobob]

I was just on vacation for nearly two weeks and made a total pig of myself. That was on top of my generally crummy eating habits for the last few months.

I had been noticing that my clothes were getting snug and I had a few extra rolls in my midsection. The wake-up call came on the last evening of vacation when I could barely squeeze into my "fat" jeans. Gahhhhhhh!

The following morning over breakfast I was moaning to SadieKate about my flabbitude, and she lent me a couple of her South Beach Diet books to read on the drive home. I had always lumped SB together with Atkins but reading through those books the SB approach made some sense. So, I'm giving it a try.

I'm starting out on "Phase I" in which I theoretically eliminate all added sugars, bread, pastry, pasta, rice, corn, carrots, and potatoes for two weeks. (And beer. That one's going to be difficult. :cool:).

As for combining that with exercise, we'll see what happens. After Phase I, I can re-introduce "good carbs" (e.g., high-fiber breads and pastas) into my diet. I am probably going to "cheat" this coming weekend and have some high-fiber bread before I go out on any rides, and I'll be drinking cytomax which technically isn't allowed but hopefully it'll balance out.

I'm actually not planning to go whole-hog on South Beach, but I figured this was a good a way as any to get started, and in retrospect I have been way overdoing it on the pasta & potatoes & pastries, so cutting back on them a bit will not be a bad thing at all. :cool:

My starting weight (as of Monday 7/7) is 159 lbs and my goal weight is 144 lbs, but frankly anything under 150 would be good.

I've started a blog if anyone cares to peruse it ...

http://diminishinglardbutt.blogspot.com/

[Blueberry]

http://diminishinglardbutt.blogspot.com/

You should win an award for that title!!!

CA

[teigyr]

As for combining that with exercise, we'll see what happens. After Phase I, I can re-introduce "good carbs" (e.g., high-fiber breads and pastas) into my diet. I am probably going to "cheat" this coming weekend and have some high-fiber bread before I go out on any rides, and I'll be drinking cytomax which technically isn't allowed but hopefully it'll balance out.

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I love your blog name :D

I'd like to know how it goes with the exercise. I use Cytomax on my long days and I know it's not good to deprive yourself when you're exercising a lot.

The South Beach Diet makes a lot of sense but I recall it being a lot of work. How much time is it taking you to prepare food? I'm one of those who has three days off a week but the days I work are really really really busy. Really :rolleyes:

[jobob]

The South Beach Diet makes a lot of sense but I recall it being a lot of work. How much time is it taking you to prepare food?

Errr ... I'm not a good one to ask that, because I have a husband who is currently semi-unemployed and really likes to cook. And he's very enthusiastic about trying this out. So, he prepares our dinners. I've made breakfast, since I can scramble eggs. Which is pretty much the extent of my cooking ability. :o

But that aside, I don't see why preparing food for the SB diet would take that much longer. What am I overlooking?

Granted, you can't rely on microwaved potatoes or quick pasta meals (the other major components of my considerable cooking repertoire :rolleyes:) but in general SB relys on normal foods - lean meats, fish, most veggies - so in theory I would think it shouldn't take all that long to prepare simple meals.

[ibcycling]

I don't think it takes any longer to prepare SB meals than any other meals unless you currently exist on prepared stuff. If you're looking for some quick and easy recipes I can't recommend www.savindinner.com enough. The Body Clutter menu works well with SB and nearly all of the recipes can be made in 30min or less. Her soups are great too and she includes one in every menu.

I'll be going back to SB after I'm done with the Detox Diet. 4 days down and 3 to go! I haven't cheated either! :p

Love the blog BTW!

Lora

[bethanymarie]

Just a quick post to keep involved and motivated...
Ive been doing well with my eating habits. It is amazing to me.. if I only eat when I am actually hungry, I eat a lot less than I was before. I am an emotional eater and always feel the need to stuff myself.. a lot of psychological stuff here, but it boils down to serious emotional eating.. so ive been trying real hard to listen to my body.. i love hearing my stomach growl, because i know it is time to eat and i feel in touch with my self.
Im biking as much as I can.. for some reason I keep getting flats. ive had this bike not even 1 week... front tire went flat on sunday... now back one, last night..
so ive got to get some more inner tubes.. the roads here really suck!!!
im staying foccused and excited for weigh in on fri!

[Tabby]

First weigh in - 135.6. Goal is 129 this time. I can't remember the last time I saw 120-anything on the scale. I've been stuck at 134-136 forever.

Hey, Five One,
135-ish has been my sticking point for a few months now :(. I just want to break into the 20s ....129 3/4 would be success! :D Let's push this one together.
PJ

[Tabby]

So if it isn't too late, I am at 186.5. I'd LIKE to be back at my 130 lb days (hah!) but for this challenge, I'd like to get down to 175. My ultimate goal is to run the Portland Marathon in October and I know it'd be easier on my body if I was lighter.

Teigyr,

You can do this! Though my don't choose to run a marathon, our weight and weight goal are the same. January 1, 2006 I was 187.5. I worked out 3-4 times a week but paid no attention to my foods. I piddled around by dropping 10 pounds. January 1, 2007, at 177, I got a bit more serious ... dropped 25 pounds by August, maintained that thru the holidays. January 1, 2008 got serious even more dropping 20 pounds and have been bouncing 135 since end of March. Now I am more serious and started mountain biking ... long term goal in the 20s. I guess what I'm saying is for me, my body, my lifestyle, knowing I love to eat, I set small goals for myself so I could make my new food choices and exercise routines permanent fits to my lifestyle.

I didn't mean to go and on, just attempting to be a cheerleader here and have way to much time on my hands this morning!!!:)

PJ

[han-grrl]

as someone who has worked hard on eating - i have to say it is a bit of work - but now i am in "maintenance, and it isn't that bad.

the things to remember is to limit processed foods as much as possible. i hear a lot of excuses from people, only one bar, only a little of this, and the excuses seem to be adding ALOT of calories over time.

Other tips -

try for other types of grains
experiment with reducing typical intolerances - sugar, corn, dairy, soy - weight gain is a symptom of an intolerance to those foods

avoid high fructose corn syrup as much as possible. - that includes your power bars and gels.

drink water - dehydration can stagnate weight loss...

stay the course and ride the wave - you will need to adjust eating, because i also ate whenever...think twice before grabbing a snack - i usually will drink a tea or broth if i feel i am about to munch and that usually kills the munchies...

and sleep - and rest and reduce stress...the usual :)

keep smiling

XO

[CarbonCandy]

But I just saw this and if I could still join that would be amazing :o
Having a pushing hand is really helpful. As for a weigh in, I've been consistently at 181 for the past forever. And my goal is 174.

Good luck ladies! Finish this summer off with a bang!

[Tabby]

}.. so ive been trying real hard to listen to my body.. i love hearing my stomach growl, because i know it is time to eat and i feel in touch with my self.

BethanyMarie,

Hard lesson to learn, but it is amazing, how eating only when hungry is a good thing and stopping when my stomach is satisified. I, too, learned to love hearing my stomach growl...it feels successful as a small goal knowing that I didn't eat just cuz, but I need to eat because my body says it's time. I grew up as a member of the "clean plate club". As a star member, it's hard to learn to leave food on your plate when your body says it is satisfied, again, I feel successful when I do.

PJ

[five one]

Hey, Five One,
135-ish has been my sticking point for a few months now :(. I just want to break into the 20s ....129 3/4 would be success! :D Let's push this one together.
PJ

Hey, you bet! I know I can do it if I can just get past my "bad" time of day. That time is when I get home from work and head to the kitchen for dinner prep. I have a healthy snack in the late afternoon at work, so I know I'm not hungry, but I will start grazing anyway. It's not unhealthy food, but it's calories I don't need to consume right before dinner. I'm trying to drink a big glass of iced tea while in the kitchen hoping that will keep me from eating while cooking.

On the plus side, There are home-made chocolate chip cookies in the house and I have not eaten a single one. Yay me.

Jobob, your blog is great. I have the SB book, but never jumped on the bandwagon - yet. I'll be watching your progress and cheering your success.

Good luck to everyone in this challenge.

[teigyr]

Tabby, way to go with the weight loss :D I do think the small and gradual changes are best so there's time to get used to each step instead of being inundated all at once.

ibcycling, I did look at the Savingdinner site. I signed up for the free recipes and it looks pretty good.

jobob, it's great that your husband cooks. Mine does too...he tends to add cheese and butter though he's really trying to watch to curtail that. As far as South Beach taking more time, I know my mother said that it tended to take fresh ingredients (meaning more trips to the store) and cooking.

I'm not an emotional eater. I DO tend to eat what's convenient and fast. I tend to get overwhelmed by the various types of carbs and what's needed. I tend to eat whole grain over white, low fat over fat, and while we've been known to cook rib eye steaks, we eat more chicken or fish than red meat.

Here's my challenge though. I am busy. Just as an example, last night I got home at 3am (home from work), unwound and went to bed and woke up at 11:30am. I ate a bowl of cereal (bad, I know, but fast) and went to the gym to swim for an hour. I got home and rode my bike for 1/2 hour, got home and had to be in the shower in minus 20 minutes. I grabbed a handful of pistachios because I was starving. I brought a frozen low fat burrito and a frozen low fat chicken/veggie bowl to work. I do things like this four times a week. During my work week, I have little time to do much beyond exercise, sleep, and go to work. I do have more time on the weekend but with us, fresh food tends to go bad. If we can freeze it, it's all good. I also have little time to do frequent trips to the store.

For a snack, I'll tend to do things like eat a whole wheat english muffin with honey and cinnamon. I have chocolate milk after exercise, usually. My workouts are 6 times a week and range from about 45 minutes to several hours. Some of them are fairly high intensity so "dieting" worries me because my calorie expenditure is fairly high.

My long winded question is....what is fast, good for you, and doesn't go bad quickly? There are days I don't even have time to make scrambled eggs (go figure!) so those are cereal days. I don't like skimping on sleep either.

I try to stock our kitchen with things that aren't bad for you but then again I tend to get a lot of processed things just due to time constraints.

Whew, that was long-winded :eek:

[jobob]

As far as South Beach taking more time, I know my mother said that it tended to take fresh ingredients (meaning more trips to the store) and cooking. I see what you mean. There's definitely more advance planning needed than for our normal way of eating - we'd have meals like soup & tuna sandwiches, chili and rice, or pasta fairly regularly since it involved zero planning and we could get the ingredients out of our cupboard.

I'm trying to find items that can be made ahead of time & frozen, & popped into the microwave.


My long winded question is....what is fast, good for you, and doesn't go bad quickly? There are days I don't even have time to make scrambled eggs (go figure!) so those are cereal days. I don't like skimping on sleep either.

Here's something that I plan to try - mini vegetable quiches that can be frozen & reheated in the microwave. They'd work well at any meal or as a snack. The recipe is in the SB Diet book, and I also found it in this journal (http://walking.about.com/cs/howtoloseweight/a/southbeach_3.htm):

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Vegetable Quiche Cups

Need: Foil baking cups, muffin tin, cooking spray, oven

Ingredients:
3/4 cup liquid egg substitute - I used Nulaid ReddiEgg real egg product which is produced with egg whites and is pasteurized so there is no salmonella risk. It is cholesterol and fat free. You could also use 3 large whole eggs or 3/4 cup egg whites.
1 package frozen chopped spinach (10 oz.)
3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheese - any kind of your choice. I used some cheddar and some mozzerella.
1/4 cup diced red or green peppers or mixture of both
1/4 cup diced onions
A couple shots of Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce, if desired, to taste.
Salt to taste - with the cheese, these don't need much added salt, but I like things salty and so I added a half teaspoon of salt.

Heat oven to 350F
Line 12 cup muffin pan with foil baking cups, spray the cups with the cooking spray.
Thaw and drain spinach - I wring it out well in my hand.
Mix the spinach, egg substitute, cheese, peppers, onions, hot pepper sauce, salt in a bowl.
Fill the foil cups with the mixture.
Bake at 350F or 20 minutes, testing so that a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
Remove from cups to serve.

Nutrition:
77 calories
5 grams fat - which includes 2 g. saturated, 3 g mono
10 mg cholesterol
3 grams carbohydrate
9 grams protein
2 grams fiber
160 mg sodium (more if you add salt as I did)

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HTH, - Jo.

[teigyr]

The quiche cups looks fantastic :D:D:D Thank you so much and I even have the ingredients. I guess I'm not the only one with time management problems.

I was looking through the journal and some of the food looked really good. I will have to read up on this a bit more.

I think maybe I'll make a double batch of the quiche cups this weekend. We always keep frozen spinach around, I tend to throw it into my scrambled eggs.

[jobob]

Excellent! I'm not fond of peppers so I'm going to use mushrooms or sundried tomatoes (or both!) instead.

[Possegal]

oh, thanks for that recipe, that would be a nice thing to make ahead and have for breakfast. i'm soooo not a morning person and so i find it hard to eat things, even though i know i need to.

i do fairly well with lunch provided i take the time the night before to make things to take to work. a nice salad with a little chicken that you buy already cooked, and a light dressing. then lots of fruit.

my dinners right now i'm doing well with, i have been going to one of those make your own prepared meals places, let's dish. i make sure to make the ones lower in calories/fat. but they really help with the whole portion control issue, which is always a big one. :)

[GLC1968]

Those quiche cups are GOOD! I've made them before and they freeze well. :D

If any of you have any of the south beach diet cookbooks - I highly recommend them. Every single, solitary thing we've tried from them has been really, really good. Seriously. And one of them is all 'quick' and 'easy' recipes...which I really like.

If you need fast food, the best option is to take a few hours on a weekend, do your shopping, prepping and cooking...and stash everything away for the week in pre-measured sizes. Cut up fresh veggies and put them in baggies in the fridge - they'll keep for a week and it's easy to grab and go. Same for cold chicken (we used to grill a few breasts on Sundays and then I'd pack them into small tupperwares for the week). Whole wheat tortillas stuffed with scrambled egss, veggies and low fat cheese (or a tiny amount of feta - you don't need much) or cooked chicken, beans, and salsa, freeze in individual portions well, too. Healthy casserole type dishes, cooked and then cut into individual portions works great too. I used to do this and put half the servings in the fridge and half in the freezer to keep longer.

Basically, anything you buy as 'fast food' you can try to make a healthy version and freeze it yourself. It really works if you are careful to set aside the time on the weekends! (This all falls apart when your weekends are dominated by 5-6 hour rides each day or trips out of town, though :()

[jobob]

I've lost five pounds in less than a week :eek: , I've been a bit headachey, and I'm thirsty all the time. Many have recommended that physically active people going on the SB Diet should skip Phase I and go directly to Phase II, in which high-fiber, complex (aka "good") carbs are eaten in fairly small amounts.

So I think it's time for me to transition to Phase II. I'll be gradually re-introducing whole grain breads & cereals, pasta made with whole grain flour, and some starchy vegetables, starting at one serving per day, and working my way up to 3-4 servings per day.

For breads & cereals, I need to find products made with whole grains (i.e., whole grain wheat flour as the first ingredient, with no white/processed flour), preferably with 3 g or more of fiber per serving. That might be easier said than done!

Whole wheat pasta is allowed, a 1/2 cup cooked serving with at least 3 g fiber per. While pasta is my weakness I'm not sure I'd go for whole wheat variety, so I might just pass on that completely.

Breads made with white flour or refined wheat flour are not permitted, nor is pasta made from white flour. White rice is out too. White potatoes, corn and beets are still out - bummer, I like corn & beets, but they have a very high sugar content. Small sweet potatoes are OK though, on account of their high fiber content. Excellent, I love sweet potato.

I'm also allowed one serving of whole fruit (not juice) per day for starters, gradually working up to 3 servings per day. Some fruits are still not permitted, such as pineapple, raisins, and watermelon, on account of their high sugar content and high GI. I can live without those.

To kick off my entry into Phase II, this morning's breakfast was an odd take on the typical egg, homefries & toast breakfast. I made scrambled eggs (this time with some sundried tomato and lowfat mozzarella) - nothing particularly unusual there - but instead of homefries I had a dollop of store-bought hummus, and instead of toast I had a half of a whole-wheat pita, cut into thin wedges for scooping up the hummus. Mighty tasty way to re-introduce some bread into my diet.

We'll see what happens now that I've permitted a wee bit of carb back into my system. Hopefully I don't suddenly gain back all the water weight I've lost! :o

[Duck on Wheels]

I'll be somewhere in transit tomorrow (Friday) morning, like airborne over the Atlantic. As of this morning, no weight change, which is ok on a week with lots of restaurant meals and birthday treats, and not much exercize due to a bike in need of repairs + excessive heat and smoky air outside. Saturday I may be down a bit after 24 hours of only airplane meals, but I'll register this week as a no-change and hope to be back on a downward track next week with cooler weather and more exercize (6 miles of commute per day, either on bike or on foot, gardening, gym time if bad weather, hikes and rides).

[MillieNZ]

down 2 pounds 157 now :) Happy with that.....

Total bike time 3 hours.......tramping 6 hours ...... again happy with that considering it winter here ;)

[ibcycling]

I've lost five pounds in less than a week :eek: , I've been a bit headachey, and I'm thirsty all the time. Many have recommended that physically active people going on the SB Diet should skip Phase I and go directly to Phase II, in which high-fiber, complex (aka "good") carbs are eaten in fairly small amounts.

So I think it's time for me to transition to Phase II. I'll be gradually re-introducing whole grain breads & cereals, pasta made with whole grain flour, and some starchy vegetables, starting at one serving per day, and working my way up to 3-4 servings per day.


Sounds like you're doing great! I agree that you should be on PII if you're exercising. Don't forget lots of beans! They help with the SBD flu. :) There's a SB message board that has tons of great recipes. If you search South Beach Diet Beginner you'll find it. Good luck and keep it up! I'll be joining you on PII starting Sat.

Lora

[jobob]

Thanks Lora, I'll check it out!

[teigyr]

I broke down and got the South Beach Diet cookbook :D They didn't have the 30 minutes or less one in stock so I just got what appears to be the original.

I have a lot of the ingredients already. I have a shopping list and will go to the store tonight after work to pick up small items so I can turn what I have into meals.

I'm not going to do the diet but plan on using a lot of the recipes, if that makes sense. I'm not ready to be structured but I do want to improve on what I'm eating. I need carbs but I'll try to make them good carbs.

I have to say the recipes look GOOD!

[jobob]

Happy Friday Millie!

[jobob]

I'm not going to do the diet but plan on using a lot of the recipes, if that makes sense. I'm not ready to be structured but I do want to improve on what I'm eating. I need carbs but I'll try to make them good carbs. You've got the crux of it. While I was reading through the South Beach book it finally dawned on me just how horribly I had been eating. Potatoes or pasta or rice with practically every meal, low on the veggies and beans. I'd have quasi-high fiber bread which, come to find out, wasn't all that high fiber after all. I'd avoid nuts because they were "fattening" but I'd have half a donut (and feel virtuous for only having half :rolleyes:), which compared to a handful of nuts was less filling and had probably twice as many calories and absolutely no nutritional value. I'd skip breakfast and then get hungry late morning, and either get a snack or pig out at lunch. And I'd *always* have a big cookie after lunch.

Well, here's hoping my grand revelations stick. I can't help but laugh at myself, I've been on this diet (or sorts) for less than a week and already I'm sounding like some kind of born-again Disciple of the Whole Grain :D

[tctrek]

Yahooo! 141 lbs today!!

[han-grrl]

I've been reading the posts ladies - not always posting - but i am here cheering you on

This week - weather and work and prepping for the vacation kind of screwed things up a bit riding wise...but i did try to go for walks, and move lots

This mornings weight was 105 lbs...we shall see for next week if this is a real loss of a fluctuation... :confused:

I won't be posting my weight next friday cuz i am still away, but i will post it saturday or sunday when i am back (which might be scary since i am with the inlaws at a cottage all week!) :eek:

HAPPPYYYYY FRIDAAAAY!

[uk elephant]

Down a bit this morning to 204.4. Yay! Despite beer festival yesterday. Probably helped that I got up early and did a bike ride before work instead of missing the bike ride because of the beer festival. Not a big drop in weight, but enough to make me happy and motivated to keep going.

[Jallora]

Only down a tiny bit. 182.8. My fancy new scale shows that my body water is up by 3% though. Between that and the fact that my face currently reminds me of my teenage years, you can tell that AF is here and on a rampage.

My biking mileage was only 30 miles this week thanks to the rainy weather.

[ATL Laura]

Grrrr. I’m up 2 pounds to 179. I’d like to blame it on my scale, but I know that in reality my weight gain is the result of a few things:
1. When I originally weighed in I had just ridden a century a few days earlier, I was probably still dehydrated
2. 4th of July weekend and lots of bad food
3. Sitting on my butt watching the TdF after work everyday this week instead of riding
The good news is that I know what needs to be done to get me to that 170lb goal, I just need to get to it! Also, I shouldn’t let myself get too upset, 6 weeks ago I was 9 pounds heavier :)

[bambu101]

today's weight- 171.0

Down .4- better than nothing, I suppose.

I just bought the SB Taste of Summer Cookbook, and it has some great recipes (Tiramisu, etc).

[bethanymarie]

week 1
starting weight - 191.6
today weigh in - 188.2

3 lb down this week! I feel awesome. CANNOT WAIT until I am in the 70's again. Have not been in the 60's in over 2 years.. this will be the year ! Heres to another great week!

I biked approx 40 miles this week. Ate only when I was actually hungry, but do not deprive myself of any certain thing.

Stay focused and positive!

[Tabby]

Hi,

My weigh-in is 135.

I rode 24 miles mtb and 1 visit to the gym. Need to increase miles, workouts and decrease weight!

PJ

[CarbonCandy]

Mornin' Ladies.

Start Weigh-in: 181 lbs
July 11th Weigh-in: 181 lbs (grrr)

Mtb Rides - 2 (about 10m each) I haven't gotten around to putting my computer back on my bike yet...
Gym Work Outs - 2

[Over50Newbie]

139.0 - a little slow to start, but at least it is in the right direction.

Lynette

[Sindyeli]

In my case, I'm off the other way with an extra pound:
- start 130
- today 131
I realize I'm not really taking this challenge seriously, just signed up because it sounds cools, but I have to do my share.
So my goal is to bike more (I'm off in 5mn for a 1.5hr ride and a tough hill), and PAY ATTENTION to what I eat.

[extra-vert]

yayyy!

starting weight: 140

This morning, (quick - Lock it in!) 138

Miles ridden: 0
Miles Blading: 0
Gym Workouts: 2

My contractor is temporarily unavailable on the remodel I'm managing, so i've been doing the actual labor myself! It's killing me, but it is a great workout, and I'm watching my body start toning up again - feels great! :D

[Mr. SR500]

185.2 lbs

Nothing like a little stomach bug to shed the weight. Now to gain some back, and then lose it the right way.

[kjay]

Good morning, everyone! I'm happy because I've finally lost!

Down 1.5 pounds to 179.5.

[jobob]

Happy Friday, western hemisphere! :cool:

On account of my scary-rapid weight loss, I'm transitioning to phase II of South Beach over a week early. So I'll be gradually increasing my intake of whole-wheat breads and whole friuts (no juices).

Yesterday I had a half a whole-wheat pita with breakfast and an apple mid-day, along with all the other food I've been eating on SB phase I (lots of veggies, lean meat, beans, eggs; but no potatoes, corn, beets, pasta, rice, cereal, baked goods, or sugar).

Happily, the addition of the pita & the apple didn't suddenly bring back all the weight I lost this week. :rolleyes: ;)

Start weight (Monday): 159
Today: 154

I assume that my weight loss will slow down considerably now that I'm adding back the good carbs.

[kelownagirl]

Morning all! I'm having a skinny morning so I'm down to 119.0 (-1.4 lbs). I'm probably actually 1/2 lb more than that but I stick with it anyway. :p

I've been sticking my my healthy eating plan 3/4 of the time but I seem to have a bad moment at least once a day. I will try harder this week.

Is anyone keeping track of riding /exercise minutes? If so - I made my 7+ hours a week goal. 7 hour 23 minutes (118 km bike, 17 km run, 50min swim)

[katluvr]

I am not the only one w/ a GOOD start--way to go gals!:)
I am not sure I trust the scale this AM--down to 118.4 (I think I was 120.8 last week).
It was a FULL week of workouts...in fact today is my first "rest day". Yippee!
I have been watching what I eat (better) and less wine (that one is hard!).
I'll won't be surprised if my weight goes up a bit next week...I am not sure how real this weight loss is. I'll take it...I feel pretty good today!:D

Good luck to all this weekend!

[Tabby]

Is anyone keeping track of riding /exercise minutes? If so - I made my 7+ hours a week goal. 7 hour 23 minutes (118 km bike, 17 km run, 50min swim)

Kelownagirl, I've started a chart to track minutes/miles/etc. After everyone checks in, I'll compile and post Week One physical and food goals. Some ladies are tracking time, some miles, but we'll get something posted.

PJ

[berkeley]

Same as last week. 169

:rolleyes:

[five one]

Good news, bad news...

Bad news first. 135 this morning. Down a measly .6 of a pound. Drank a LOT of water this week because it was so hot, and I do tend to retain it (but am also up at least twice a night to rid myself of some of it :rolleyes:), so I'd love to attribute the lack of scale movement to water weight. Time will tell.

Good news - logged 102 outdoor and 27 indoor miles this week. Plus two 1/2 hour weight workouts.

My frustration is that I exercise almost daily. These are good calorie-burning rides that I do. I know the weight sessions are building muscle. I can feel it. But that middle-aged layer of insulation on top of the muscle will NOT budge. Adding to the frustration, I rarely eat traditionally "bad" foods. I know what food portions look like and adhere to them for the most part. I track breakfast and lunch calories using calorieking.com, so I know what I'm left with at the end of the day and can gauge dinner accordingly. I had an appointment with a nutritionist last fall and we figured out my BMR based on my lifestyle, and the range of calories I need to stay within to lose weight.

So I guess it's time to tweak the calories and/or what I am eating because as much as I enjoy riding, I don't want to spend all my weekend time on the bike. I guess I can add another 1/2 hour of weights.

So I'll make a few little changes and see what happens in the weeks to come.

Big ups to all who have had positive results this week. Keep up the good work. I hope I have something to brag about next time.

[hermitclub]

Hello everyone. Just knowing that you're all out there gave me lots of motivation this week. Thank you all.

Starting weight: 140
This morning: 138
Bike Miles: 93 miles
Fitness Walking Miles: 8 miles

Have a great week!

[kjay]

OMG, hermitclub, you are amazing! I wish I could do half what you do! Very impressive.

[GLC1968]

I just bought the SB Taste of Summer Cookbook, and it has some great recipes (Tiramisu, etc).


Oooh, I'll have to look for this one! It sounds good!

I forgot to weigh this morning! :o I woke up late and had to be here early for an interview - so I jumped in the shower without thinking. I'll weigh tomorrow and post then.

You guys are totally inspiring me with all the milage posting and all the SB discussion. I'm going to up my effort going forward. H is on board as well. We've both got weight to lose and a desperate need to get into shape quickly. Crater Lake Century - we WILL conquer you! :p

[teigyr]

Down 1.5 to 185.

When I got home from the store yesterday, I was hungry. I could've microwaved something but then realized "hey, I have all this GOOD food and I should eat that". I had a whole wheat pita with hummus, cucumber, and tomato. It was good :D

Fridays are quirky for workout totals but using last friday to yesterday, I:

ran 3 1/2 hours total
rode 2 1/4 hours total
swam 1 1/2 hours

It's great to see that everyone is doing so well.

Today I'm running 9 miles then going to swim. When I get home, I'm going to start cooking and packaging SB food for lunches next week. I can't wait!

[jobob]

Well done teigyr! :cool:

[Biker Jo]

Only down a quarter pound (to 134.5), but I went out for dinner last night, and the restaurant had absolutely delicious bread, which is one of my weaknesses.

Planning to do a 35-miler this Sunday with my bike club, but since it's also our club picnic, whatever I burn off during the ride, I'll probably more than make up for at the picnic!

[Flybye]

I'll be in with the goal of maintenance. I am right where I need to be with fitness and weight. If I loose a bit, no a big deal - there's always a little that I can shake off - but I don't have room to gain. I won't be around on the 4th. My weight is 159. I am 5'8".

Wow, I completely forgot to weigh this morning. Middle of the day weight on a full belly and fully clothed is 159.8 AND it is THAT time of the month - so - I think I have actually lost a bit of weight this week.

Fitness:
7/5 5K Fun Run
7/6 Sitting around like a slug
7/7 3 Mile Run/Walk
7/8 Weights and 1 Mile Run
7/9 Weights and 3 Mile Run/Hike
7/10 Mow the lawn, 1 Mile Hike, 6 Mile Bike
7/11 Rest

[kerrybelle]

Holding at 140 this morning. It's been an unusually rough week.

I was only able to commute to work once this week, but I did get in a road ride, too. Total of 35 miles in about 2 1/2 hours, between the two.

Two dog walks and a walk around the zoo - 2 1/2 hours.

I've eaten terribly this week, so I don't even want to go there.....

Kerry

[solobiker]

149 for me..Still staying focused on 140.

[CLM]

179.0 down 0.5
I'll try to do better next week. Only thing, Ill be in Nashville all week for an annual conference. I'll make a commitment to get some exercise every day. The hotel was remodeling the exercise room last year. I like to get up early and get my exercise before sitting in a meeting all day.

[mydisneydollars]

Okay no change this week bummer I will try harder for next friday. 178 and holding:(

[KerryCrow]

148.0 - no change

but! my friend and I rode our regular course (34 miles, rolling hills and plenty of traffic lights) at average 17.5 mph. A new course record... She's ridden it at 18 drafting behind her DH. But when it's us two we don't allow drafting (she's a triathlete so it's mostly for her benefit...I personally would love to draft lol)

[teigyr]

I love the mentality. I was reading over the book last night (the cookbook, not the diet) and I can see why and where we fail when we diet. I also really like the fact the food is GOOD. I also like the fact that there are no limitations except for eating healthy and fresh food (that's pretty much the impression I got. That and wine is ok!!!)

Today I made the Vegetable Quiches. They are fantastic though I think I will double the batch next time. They will be gone quickly. Tonight I'm making chicken tenders with a cilantro/chili/lime sauce. It wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be (I'm a kitchen spazz) and it is good.

Thank you Jobob and everyone else who recommended this!!!

Ok, I'm a convert.

[SpinnerChick]

No change this week: 171

I'm actually ok with that -- for this week. Last weekend was a 3 day party complete with junk food and no exercise, so the rest of the week was apparently spent working it off.

Last week: 96 cycling miles. Tomorrow is another 60 - yippee! :D

[JLMitchell]

I knew there was something I forgot to do: 200 lbs.

[Delta7]

159.5 :eek: ... but I have excuses :p

[han-grrl]

Don't worry if you haven't lost on week 1 - sometimes it takes a couple of weeks for an actual loss to show up.

Good work everyone!

Have a great week - back next saturday!

XO

[callmecrazy]

Starting weight: 141.9
This week's weight: 143.2

Technically I suppose that's a gain, but it's still within my normal "flex range". I know all the holiday bbqs, birthday parties, and that year old anniversary cake didn't help though. Need to balance all this celebrating with more exercise though, so my short term goal is to be back under 141.9 next week.
Keep up all the hard work ladies! Getting started is always the hardest part in my opinion!

[jesvetmed]

Today's wt: 164.2, 34% BF
Slowly but surely! No time to eat at work this week... makes a world of difference when I'm not snacking a lot!

[DDH]

I weighed yesterday morning when I first got up or shortly there after and my starting weight was 240 and yesterday it was 243. I cannot imagine how I managed to gain 3 lbs. I am so disgusted. Seems like everytime I start really making an effort to lose this happens and then I get disgusted and quit, and then I will lose a bit again, but never much. I just get back down to like where I started and then don't lose again.
Oh well, I'm guess that gives me an extra 3 lbs to lose.

[solobiker]

Hang in there DDH, you can do it and please don't give up. :D

[kelownagirl]

Here's an interesting take on weight loss for athletes, in Joe Friel's Blog.

http://www2.trainingbible.com/joesblog/2008/06/weight-loss.html

[Tabby]

This was a good article, thanks for sharing. I'll take a few of these things into account as I work thru my efforts.

PJ

[Tabby]

I weighed yesterday morning when I first got up or shortly there after and my starting weight was 240 and yesterday it was 243. I cannot imagine how I managed to gain 3 lbs. I am so disgusted. Seems like everytime I start really making an effort to lose this happens and then I get disgusted and quit, and then I will lose a bit again, but never much. I just get back down to like where I started and then don't lose again.
Oh well, I'm guess that gives me an extra 3 lbs to lose.


Hey, DDH, hang in there! There are lots of reasons that a woman's weight will flucutate (female issues, bowels, retaining water, etc.) Just stay the course. Do you write down your food intake daily? Not to chastise yourself for something that may not be the healthiest, but more so you can track how many vegies, fruits, proteins, water you are taking in. Save the sheets for the week, it you find you lost weight that week, hang on to that weeks sheets and try to do them again.

Stay the course ... keep logging your miles, your calories in/calories out, only weigh yourself once a week ... daily flucuations are tough to watch. Hang on, we're all here for you! ;)
PJ

[DDH]

Thanks girls, I'm not giving up. I did not keep track this first week, nor did I get much in the way of exercise in. It was a bad start week, so I need to do better next week. I have been way to busy running errands and had to have another mammogram cause they thought they saw something, so that was stressful, and had to have more blood work for my thyroid issue so that sometime before next year maybe I will get to see the endocrinologist. Plus I started my period last week, so all in all, it wasn't a good week for me. LOL
I still don't' like that I gained weight though.

I will do better next week. Thanks for the encouragement.

[Tabby]

Starting weight: 141.9
This week's weight: 143.2

Technically I suppose that's a gain, but it's still within my normal "flex range". I know all the holiday bbqs, birthday parties, and that year old anniversary cake didn't help though. Need to balance all this celebrating with more exercise though, so my short term goal is to be back under 141.9 next week.
Keep up all the hard work ladies! Getting started is always the hardest part in my opinion!

Abbie, I'm with you ... "flex range" is important to remember. I usually play with with 3-5 pounds as long as in a couple months, it gears its self to the downward side ...

How many do you play with?

PJ

[Tabby]

Gosh, DDH, with a week like that ... don't sweat it. Just stay the course, it will all even itself out. Shoot for an improvment this week over last and you'll be just fine.

:D

[solobiker]

DDH, you had quite the week. Continue to stay focused and take small steps towards the changes you want.

[callmecrazy]

Abbie, I'm with you ... "flex range" is important to remember. I usually play with with 3-5 pounds as long as in a couple months, it gears its self to the downward side ...

How many do you play with?

PJ

I give myself 2-3 pounds in either direction as general flex, and don't consider it as a gain or loss. I also weigh myself twice a day so I can keep close tabs on where I am at. This way I know if a strikingly high or low number is "real" or just an effect of something like hydration or bowels.

[ibcycling]

Hello everyone! Yesterday was crazy busy so I didn't get my numbers logged in. I was very good and stayed on my Detox diet and it paid off. :D The scale showed 165.5 yesterday. Whooohoooo! I don't honestly expect to lose again this week, heck I'll be happy if I just maintain. The crazy thing is I wasn't hungry except for the days I rode which was only 2 days thanks to a head cold. Biking miles were 62 which puts me behind my goal but I know I plan to build up miles so I'll make it up.

Starting weight: 171
Weigh in: 165.5
Bike Miles 62
Hiking Miles 3 with 800ft climb

I'm in Seattle this weekend for soccer so I'm just trying to stay away from the junk food. Any bike shops that I HAVE to hit while I'm here? I think I'll have some time on Monday after games.

Have a great week everyone!

Lora

[ibcycling]

Today's wt: 164.2, 34% BF
Slowly but surely! No time to eat at work this week... makes a world of difference when I'm not snacking a lot!

It's great to see someone post the BF%. I just got a new scale and it shows BF%, bone mass, hydration and BMI. I've heard scales don't do an accurate BF% but it'll be nice to look for a downward trend. It shows me at 32.8%. Do you have a scale that measures or did you have it done somewhere?

Lora

[mupedalpusher]

Down another pound, this weeks weight 135. I've been on a consistent 1 lb per week loss for several weeks...I figure I'm headed for a plateau soon.

[martinkap]

Hi,

I am on the vacation - my parents visited usa for the first time and I am taking them around west USA - Death Valey, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Arches, Canyon Land... Tomorrow we are going for a rafting trip from Bluff, UT. So, I have no means to weight myself but please keep me in the chart. I will post my weight next week.

Btw, where is link for the chart?

Thank you,

Martina

[TahoeDirtGirl]

Week 1: 186 (down 1)
Activity : 0 ( so depressing)

You got that right. I have never been that sick in my life. Tues and Wed I was seriously ready to head to a hospital!!! I will spare the gory details but I haven't thrown up that badly I think ever. Scary.

So if I took my weight earlier in the week, wow that would of been like..5 lbs off...but instead I'm holding at 1 lb which I figured.

I had wanted to ride a little but I just figured come back strong in Week 2. I went to pick up my commuter bike from the bike shop and I could barely get it racked on my Jeep this past Friday. That and I was sweating like crazy. The guys at the LBS said I looked horrible. Thanks.

You guys doing the SB have inspired me to look at it again. I transitioned from ex cookie junkie to clean eater through help from SB and Sugar Busters. I liked SB especially the ricotta cheese n choc chip 'dessert'. I think it's a great way to eat, except their packaged food is really bad sodium and preservative wise, which I found disappointing. Their packaged pizza is off the charts sodium wise and even TASTES salty!!! But the incorporation of the GI to help you choose foods is so great, it makes it easy to be successful. I think that is the book that taught me to use carbs like rice as a 'condiment' rather than a huge helping of it and load up on veggies instead.

[Tabby]

Week 1: 186 (down 1)
Activity : 0 ( so depressing)

You got that right. I have never been that sick in my life. Tues and Wed I was seriously ready to head to a hospital!!! I will spare the gory details but I haven't thrown up that badly I think ever. Scary.

So if I took my weight earlier in the week, wow that would of been like..5 lbs off...but instead I'm holding at 1 lb which I figured.

I had wanted to ride a little but I just figured come back strong in Week 2. I went to pick up my commuter bike from the bike shop and I could barely get it racked on my Jeep this past Friday. That and I was sweating like crazy. The guys at the LBS said I looked horrible. Thanks.

Wow, Dirt Girl, sorry about being sick, but glad you've bounced back. Take it easy getting back to your routine .. eat healthy!

PJ

[rhyme]

This week's results: 5 rides totaling 4:13 minutes, approx 40 miles total this week, est 2700 calories. Weigh in tomorrow. I don't expect a change, but I'm going from 0 exercise to this

[TahoeDirtGirl]

Wow, Dirt Girl, sorry about being sick, but glad you've bounced back. Take it easy getting back to your routine .. eat healthy!

PJ

Maybe that is aprt of the problem, eating healthy. Seems that there is always some salmonella or e coli on your produce. You never hear about M&Ms having salmonella (kidding!). I finally feel halfway on the road to recovery, still feeling a little quesy.

[Tabby]

Did they ever find out if it was the tomatoes, peppers, etc. that was causing the ecoli...salmonella that has affected a dozen or more states and several hundred people?

You're right, M&M's never seem to have these issues!!! Nor do Twinkies, Ho-Ho's and other things loaded with perservatives. :D hmmmm... are we on to something ? lol j/k

Still, glad to hear you are doing better!

[jesvetmed]

t's great to see someone post the BF%. I just got a new scale and it shows BF%, bone mass, hydration and BMI. I've heard scales don't do an accurate BF% but it'll be nice to look for a downward trend. It shows me at 32.8%. Do you have a scale that measures or did you have it done somewhere?
It's on my scale -- a Tanita. Yours sounds much fancier!
I know it's not completely accurate, but I just watch the trend... downward = good, upward = uh-oh! :p

DDH: Hang in there -- you have so much going on. I just hope all is coming out ok for you, and that you can get back to focusing on taking care of yourself instead of worrying. Eat for health... the rest will follow that.

[rhyme]

Ugh..... somehow *gained* a pound... I don't know how in the world - I are the same as I usually eat - and if anything I ate a little better - and I got more exercise than I've had in years... Well, I guess that means double down this week.... A little discouraging to be sure, but I'll just go for longer rides and watch what I eat a bit more.

[Fujichants]

Oops...I forgot to weigh in...so did it this morning. 148 lbs for me. At one point last week I was down to 146.5. My weight has been fluctuating between that and 149.5. As long as I don't hit 150! That would really upset me.

[Possegal]

ok, i'm up again. i've got to get back on the horse, so to speak. 177.8 for me. i was a little sick yesterday so no riding, but i'm planning to get out again today. maybe even a long walk if the weather cooperates with me.

[Blueberry]

Down one to 229. I must have been building muscle when my weight popped back up - because clothes feel looser.

CA

[Mighty Mo]

Hi, I am down to 193.8. Not much of a loss, but I will take it.

Sorry I'm so late, i had a really busy weekend.

[beccaB]

I went on a low carb diet 4 years ago and lost 35 pounds, which turned out to be too much for me., I'm fairly tall and small boned, but muscular. Then I discovered biking and that I needed those carbs. I've gained back a lot of the weight, which I don't particularly regret, except for about 10 pounds. I am a lot more muscular that I was, and can ride a lot farther more comfortably. But, I am committing to losing the 10 again. I'm a 164 now, and I think I could lose the 10 by modifying my diet a little. Less fat and less microbrew. Darn. Stuff's expensive anyway.

[Tabby]

Down one to 229. I must have been building muscle when my weight popped back up - because clothes feel looser.

CA

Hey, CA, way to go! Weight is just a number, it's the clothes that tell the real tale! :D As long as they keep loosening up ... life is good!

Tabby

[GLC1968]

Hey all!

OK, for my weigh in, I was at 166.9 (down 0.3). You guys inspired me, so I also decided to start SB phase 1 this week since my only cycling will be my short commute. Next week, I'll have to move into phase 2 because my riding will ramp up, again.

Miles this week: 30 (5 commutes!) not good, but eh...
I did a lot of heavy lifting and up and down a ladder while painting this weekend, so I was active. Next weekend we are moving ourselves, so again...pretty active. I just don't know how to 'track' that kind of activity. I think I'll just count it as 'bonus'. ;) My activity goals are to do more each progressive week until by the end of 8 weeks, I'm back up to my 'normal' levels.

Lizzie & Katie.marie - you are both welcome to join! Just post your starting weight and your goal and then join us for weigh in's on Fridays.

Martinkap - there isn't a link to the chart as I've just been tracking it in excel. Just post your weigh-in and I'll update (even if it's late).

http://www.tranquilitysystems.com/gallery/files/4-jaweek1_original.jpg

[Jallora]

Tabby,

Have you been able to put together an excercise chart? Are you just going to do miles ridden, or are you putting something together for all exercise? I would think that would get to be too bulky and complicated of a spreadsheet. I'm getting in some weight training and kayaking, but I'm really just worried about tracking my biking miles.

And thank you for volunteering to do the chart! You're awesome!

Aimee

[katluvr]

OK, I knew it could not be true. I weighed myself today and was right back at my starting weight--EXACTLY! What is w/ this crazy scale and/or weight fluctuation! :confused::confused:OK, I know it is not Friday. And it could be "fluid" and thing may even out after I get rid of the excess "weekend" stuff. But darn it, I really wanted that 2 pound weight loss. :mad::(:mad::(
Wish me luck! maybe it was just "fluid" HA!

[jobob]

I'm re-introducing complex, high fiber ("good") carbs back into my diet, and one of the best is oatmeal made from old-fashioned steel cut oats.

They can be cooked overnight in a slow-cooker, but I don't like the texture that way - it always comes out too mushy for me.

They can be cooked on the stove in thirty minutes, but that's way too long a time most mornings.

So I'm trying to prepare them using a microwave. I'm told it can be done ... but so far for me it's been a bit of a disaster. The time saved microwaving is lost by the time it takes to clean up the mess in the microwave. :p

Here's what I've tried so far:

1st attempt (from here (http://www.netrition.com/mccanns_oats_page.html)) :
Microwave - Mix 1/2 cup of steel cut oats with 2 cups of water in an 8 cup bowl (the size of the bowl is important as it must be large enough to allow the oats to bubble up without spilling over). Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and run at full power for 5 minutes. Stir and finish cooking for another 5 minutes (since microwaves vary in size and power, cooking times may need to be adjusted for different models).

Result: catastrophic oatmeal biol-over. The oatmeal that actually remained in the bowl tasted really good though. :)

2nd attempt: Cut the quantity in half! I mixed 1/4 cup steel cut oats with 1 c water, and again sealed up the 8-cup pyrex serving bowl with saran wrap. I figured that should do the ticket.

Result: another catastrophic oatmeal biol-over. :rolleyes:

I've been using an 8 cup pyrex serving bowl with glass handles at either end and I don't get the saran wrap to seal very tightly over the handles. So I'm going to get an 8+ cup pyrex mixing bowl - perfectly round, w/o handles - and see if that will do the trick. Otherwise I'm stumped.

Any other tips?

Ed to add:
If microwaving is a lost cause, I might try one of the other time-saving approaches on that website. Cooking up mass quantities and re-heating a bit at a time might work out the best.

[GLC1968]

I had more luck cooking them using a lower power setting. On my old microwave, I would use a 60 or 70% power and I could see how it would cycle the power off and on. What was cool was that it would cycle it off just as the oatmeal started to boil over and the oatmeal would calm down. When it cycled back on again, the oatmeal would start heating up again and just as it was about to boil over, it would cycle off. This went on for the entire cooking time. I got it to a point where I could cook 1/3 cup of oats, 1/3 cup of milk, and 2/3 cups of water for 8 minutes at 60% power. (disclaimer: I forget the exact time - I think it was 8 min.).

[jobob]

Duh, I can't believe I didn't think of that! Thanks GLC!

[GLC1968]

Good recipe for quick breakfasts:

1-minute Flax Muffins

1/4 cup of flax meal
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 egg
1 tsp liquid sweetener (maple syrup, sugar-free syrup, etc)

Mix wet ingredients in one bowl. Mix dry ingredients in another. Mix them both together and pour batter into a mug or ramekin sprayed with cooking spray. Nuke on high for 1 minute. Eat! This recipe is easily doubled for days when you need a little more fuel. I find that one is fine for sitting on my rear all morning at work, though. ;)

I also often sub 1 T of almond meal for 1 T of the flax meal to add a slightly nutty flavor. This is really good with apple butter on it (in phase 2).

[katluvr]

GLC....so this makes 1 muffin? Do you know how many caloires and protein (my main interest)?

[GLC1968]

GLC....so this makes 1 muffin? Do you know how many caloires and protein (my main interest)?

According to MyFoodDiary.com, it comes to 254 calories, 13 g fat, 10 g carbs and 12 g protien (made with sf syrup). Good fats, though! I tried making it with 2 whites instead of the whole egg and the texture sucked. With the whole egg - it's more cake-like.

And yes, it makes one (ugly) muffin.

[Lizzie]

Thanks for letting me come on board on be a part of this!
My starting weight is 145 and I would like to get down to 135 or so.
Diet-wise I have cut out sugar and white flour (although during the long ride it is difficult to not eat whatever you can get your hands on)and for excercise I am riding 60 miles a week (all in one ride usually) and interval training on the treadmill 3x a week and also just finished a kettlebell workshop-so will attempt to do that several times a week (has anyone tried that)? I like it better than lifting weights. This is my grand plan anyhow!!!!:o

[berkeley]

So my jeans today were WAY big on me... the last time I wore them (maybe a month now?), they were a little tight.

YAY!

[jobob]

So my jeans today were WAY big on me... the last time I wore them (maybe a month now?), they were a little tight.

YAY!

Awesome, Berkeley! To me, that matters more than a number on a scale. :cool:

[teigyr]

Jobob, I'd like to hear more about this Rooster Cream Ale please :D

[berkeley]

Awesome, Berkeley! To me, that matters more than a number on a scale. :cool:

Well good because so far the scale hasn't moved! :rolleyes:

I was happy to spend the day pulling up my pants. :p

[teigyr]

DDH, don't get too discouraged. I think sometimes it takes the scale a while to budge and then when it starts, it starts with a semi-vengeance. Just keep your head up and remember this is a new week.

berkeley, woohoo!!! I always fear the jeans test but when it comes out good, it is SUCH an awesome feeling! Congratulations :D

[jobob]

Jobob, I'd like to hear more about this Rooster Cream Ale please :D

You'll find it described at http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/BrewPub/OnTap/Now+Pouring/default.aspx

Scroll down to ~ PUB EXCLUSIVE BREWS ~

I shan't wax poetic about it here 'cuz that would be too mean. :D

But if you ever make it down to Bend, you must give it a try - South Beach be damned!

[Tabby]

This is an attempt to show the goals we set (exercise and food) and the performance recorded. I pulled from each post items that were not weight pounds specific ... GCL has that. Does this make sense for everyone? I'm open to suggestions.

GCL, I converted my excel worksheet to pdf ... how did you insert your chart to show fully here and not just be an attachment?

PJ

http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=0AcOWrdo0ZMWT0I&notag=1

[jesvetmed]

Tabby: Thanks for doing that chart. I wasn't sure if we were still going to do this. I'll get my calendar out when I get home and load up my stuff. Great job! Yeah... GLC knows how to do the inserting the photo of the excel sheet.... I couldn't figure it out, either!
Jes

[extra-vert]

Btw, You guys recall I keep mentioning that I'm on a $200 jeans diet bet with my sister to lose 10 lbs by August 1st?? Forgot to update you that my sister called me about 2 wks ago, (we live a 6hr distance from each other) and says, 'Yeahh, you know.. let's just cancel the bet, cause I don't have $200 to lose right now.'
And I let her get away with it! Mostly cause she's such a sore loser, the win would be more hassle than it's worth. And the funny thing is she's the one who's needing to motivate to fit into a particular wrap dress for an august wedding. Ohh welll, the important thing is that I remain focused for my own goal , which is why i'm so delighted for GLC1968's W.L.C. for J/A! Thanks GLC1968:D

[cyclingmama]

Wow, this is a busy challenge!!! I'm just back from vacation, sorry I didn't get a chance to post my weight before I left, but my starting weight on 7/4 was 163 (actually down 1 pound since the last week of the last challenge!!!!) No scale on vacation, so this Friday we shall see what I did to myself on vacation . . .

[GLC1968]

Oh man, extra-vert - don't thank me! You did the work...I just made a chart! ;)

Speaking of which, Tabby - to get the chart to appear, I copy the cells I want (from Excel) into Paint and then I save it as a .jpg. Then I up load the .jpg to a photo server I use and post it like any other picture.

And Flybye, if you see this, I'm about to update you. :)

Day one of SBD is "done and dusted" (as a friend of mine is often saying). It went quite well and I'm feeling less bloaty already! Last night we hit the grocery store, so I'm even more prepped for the rest of the week.

[solobiker]

I am going to be out of town starting tomorrow--Sunday so I won't be able to post my weight. My current weight is 150 which is up:( No matter how much I exercise and workout I can't seem to lose any weight. I wish it was all muscle mass, but it is not and my measurements have gone up. So discouraging.. The good thing is DH, some friends and I are going on a 5 day backpacking trip. I am looking so forward to getting away...YEAH:D

[limewave]

I'm just popping in to see how everyone is doing.

I've dropped out of the last 3 challenges! I was getting so frustrated with the numbers on the scale. I finally decided to ignore the numbers for once and to concentrate on eating healthy, balanced meals every day.

I was never able to meet my weightloss goals no matter what I did. Now I'm happy because I'm able to meet my healthy eating goals and am finally finding some success. I'm sure the weight will eventually follow, but for now, this is enough.

I just wanted to wish everyone luck on the July/August weight loss challenge!

[teigyr]

Limewave, I love your new avatar :D

I have been frustrated also, that's why I decided to do the challenge this time. I don't know if I'll succeed but I do know that I am eating far healthier food than I was before. It was motivation to actually cook things instead of buying low fat frozen things.

We will see. I do know that I wore a pair of jeans yesterday that I haven't been able to wear for a year!

[GLC1968]

Limewave, the new avatar is great!

Teigyr - how is SB going for you? Are you following it or just using some recipes?

I have been following it, but I'm moving out of Phase 1 tomorrow. After only 4 days, I feel ok for normal day to day stuff, but I'm noticing that I'm weak. Climbing the one hill on my ride tires my legs out and lifting heavy boxes as I'm packing is really more difficult than it should be. I'm going to need my strength for our moving day on Saturday and for more riding next week. I'm still sticking with it though - just adding back in the whole grains and fruits (thank goodness!!) as I move into Phase 2. I do feel much better for having broken out of the crappy carby cycle I was in!

I hope tomorrow's weigh-in shows some improvement!

[teigyr]

GLC1968, I'm just doing the recipes. I'm training for a sprint tri in August, a 10K in Sept, and a marathon in Oct. I also ran a half marathon in May. I've heard about the perils of dieting and exercise and since my priorities are: finish each event to the best of my ability, eat more nutritious food, and weight loss (in that order), I'm putting performance ahead of weight loss. You'd THINK I'd be burning enough calories to drop weight like crazy but life is rude that way.

I've only been eating SB food for a week but I like it. I am trying to drink more water, eat fresh food, and use whole grains whenever possible. I am seeing positive effects from it and my clothes are looser!

I applaud you doing phase 1 though. I might try it once I'm through with the training I'm doing. I bet you that you will see a HUGE drop in weight :D

jobob, you know what was ruder than reading about that beer? Thinking "hmmm...a day trip to RDM might be fun" then mapquesting the brewery from the airport. I then thought "gee, Bend HAS to have a bus system!" Cause renting a car to go drink would just be silly.

Yeah, that was rude. I had my heart set on it too.

[berkeley]

I do know that I wore a pair of jeans yesterday that I haven't been able to wear for a year!

Whoo!! Nice job!

I got on the scale the other day and was down two pounds. EEK. I hope that wasn't just a fluke or nuthin'.

[MillieNZ]

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

Friday morning and I've put on 4 pounds , now 161 :mad::mad::mad:

I'm hoping that it's fat turning to muscle which is heavier...:rolleyes:

hmmmmmmmm......... off to burn off some more calories on my bike ;)

[Duck on Wheels]

Sigh. Back up to 180. Oh well. At least I got through the holidays and a series of parties without putting more than that back on. Now I just have to turn things around again.

[uk elephant]

Up a pound here too. At 205.4 this morning. I blame it on a sore ankle that kept me from riding a few days and the birthday celebration and end of term celebrations. Back on track now I think. Giving my ankle another couple of days, but yesterday I at least got out for an hour walk so I wasn't completely lazy. And I've started knitting lots again. Knitting for weight-loss...wonder if I can sell it as the new fad...but I do end up snacking less when I'm busy with the knitting which is good. And I've got lots of knitting to do. Planning on getting a stand at the christmas craft fair in the village to raise money towards my ALC fundraising goal. So far I have 2/3 pair of mittens ready.....

[Duck on Wheels]

Up a pound here too. At 205.4 this morning. I blame it on a sore ankle that kept me from riding a few days and the birthday celebration and end of term celebrations. Back on track now I think. Giving my ankle another couple of days, but yesterday I at least got out for an hour walk so I wasn't completely lazy. And I've started knitting lots again. Knitting for weight-loss...wonder if I can sell it as the new fad...but I do end up snacking less when I'm busy with the knitting which is good. And I've got lots of knitting to do. Planning on getting a stand at the christmas craft fair in the village to raise money towards my ALC fundraising goal. So far I have 2/3 pair of mittens ready.....

Yeah, I notice that too, that I snack less if I've got something to keep my hands busy. Can you knit while walking? I can, although it's sometimes hard to keep the yarn flowing evenly from a pocket or over my shoulder from the backpack. Do you think maybe a biggish chalk bag would work?

[bethanymarie]

WK 2.
Last week - 188.2
This week - 186.4

I am proud of myself, as I have been working hard towards this goal!
Im ready for week 3 !

Very inspiring to see all you other ladies succeed!

[bambu101]

Nice avatar, Limewave and thanks for the encouraging words!

Today's weight- 170.6 (Down .4 lbs) I just want to break into the 160s and stop hovering around 170 for weeks on end.

I have been trying to follow SB also, but with all the beautiful fresh fruit this time of year, I just cannot do Phase 1 right now. I am focusing on protein, veggies, and fruit.

[tctrek]

140.5 today. Another half pound of fat bites the dust! Yahoo!

[Mr. SR500]

187.2 lbs

[Tabby]

I don't use a digital scale so sometimes it's hard to read between the numbers (that's also result of being in the over 50 crowd). I think I'm down more but will come in conservative with weigh in for week 2 = 134.

3 mtb rides = 21 miles
1 gym workout
36 glasses of water for average of 5.1/day (baby steps)
did good with fruits, vegies still don't much squeeze into my diet

[Tabby]

Speaking of which, Tabby - to get the chart to appear, I copy the cells I want (from Excel) into Paint and then I save it as a .jpg. Then I up load the .jpg to a photo server I use and post it like any other picture.

I copied the cells, saved them as jpg ... as a photo server are you speaking of something like shutterfly? did that. I sused the "manage attachements" in the post writing area, now I'm lost. how do it get a jpg wthin this writing?

DUH ME!

[hermitclub]

Here we go with Week 2. Had lots of commitments this week, so not as much biking as I would have liked. But I sure did have fun with family and friends!

This morning: holding steady at 138 lbs
Bike Miles: 55 miles (just one ride last Sat)
Fitness Walking Miles: 16 miles (4 days during lunch break)

Have a great week!

[hermitclub]

Way to go Bethanymarie. You are doing great!

[mydisneydollars]

I am currently 175 down form 178 last week WOOHOO. Now I just need to get in another 40miles before Sunday. Good job ladies. :)