The Phat Five (Team 15) April

FluffRNutter · 04-01-2005, 07:50 PM

Congrats ladies! We ranked first in points, and LCF ranked first in weight loss.

lcfortified · 04-02-2005, 04:14 AM

Yay for us all! How exciting!! We all did a wonderful job and I am still very proud of the fact that we have all stayed with the team. I did not even think I would be first in weight loss. This made my day! Ha! probably even my week. What a wonderful pick me up.
I was a bit bummed on the exercise part but I guess it was walking three times a day from the hospital room to the under construction far away parking garage...which I measured with a pedometer is 1/2 mile each way, that helped out too. I did not count that on my exercise though because it was not constant but rather as I needed to do in everyday to get things done.
OHHH Fluff. It was actually 16 pounds for the whole month. I sent you a pm responding to yours about that.

Congrats Ladies!!!

Lavigne716 · 04-02-2005, 06:49 AM

This is so amazing, we have the best group of LOSERS here that I have ever seen. I am in this for the long haul.

I know I have not been losing as fast and maybe I could be...but I am trying to stay on track, slow and steady wins the race.

I have already started to work on the April Challenges and I have read the 100 and 200 pound stories...some of them made me cry. I am working on the 300 # stories this afternoon.

Hugs to all of us!!!

Lavigne716 · 04-02-2005, 06:50 AM

I am going to make the effort this month to post each day too - so far I am 2 for 2, hee hee. I posted yesterday on the March thread...

FluffRNutter · 04-02-2005, 09:30 PM

Hi,
I'm about to crash, but needed to check in for the day.

We got some of our yard work done today. We will be finishing it in the next few days. I hope it warms up tomorrow.

FluffRNutter · 04-03-2005, 06:45 AM

I'm off to Home Depot again.

It's nice out today. I hope we can finish most of our yard work today.

lcfortified · 04-03-2005, 08:04 AM

WrestleMania is today, so DH, a few friends and I are going to BBQ. HA! Little do they know everything is going to be LC! I am not even going to tell them until afterwards. Bet they will not even recognize it. As long as they have their beer and meat, I do not think they will notice! I have the carb options sauces and some great seasonings. I love the smell of BBQ

FluffRNutter · 04-04-2005, 09:31 AM

Good morning,
We are still trying to finish the yard work today. This project turned out to be a killer. It will look great when it's done though.

lcfortified · 04-04-2005, 01:50 PM

The scale budged half a pound today after seeming forever in not moving! I upped my water the last few days and I am not hungry. I am making sweet potato fries, cheese burgers and salad for dinner. I love the fries!!

5foot2eyesofblue · 04-04-2005, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FluffRNutter

LCF ranked first in weight loss.

WOOHOO!!!! WTG LCF!!!

This team ROCKS!!!

5foot2eyesofblue · 04-05-2005, 04:09 PM

Hey ladies - just checking in...hope all is well!

FluffRNutter · 04-05-2005, 07:20 PM

Hi,
LCF...congrats on the loss. I know you are glad to see the scale moving again.

lcfortified · 04-06-2005, 07:50 AM

Morning! Thanks Ladies.

I am going to take it easy today. I think I broke my little toe. My foot hurts bad when I try and use it. Maybe it is sprung. I will wait a few days and not do my walking to see if it helps. I did it yesterday even with it hurting which made it more sore today and a little swollen. Thank goodness I can do bodyflex though in the mean time. I know that is one reason why the inches are coming off so good.

chapulina · 04-06-2005, 09:18 AM

Sorry about your toe, LCF! Broken toes are miserable.

Do tell about BodyFlex. I know a lot of people on CC swear by it, but I can't figure out how it works. What do you think?

lcfortified · 04-06-2005, 09:40 AM

I think it is wonderful. Even if some think it is all mental, who cares. I have been losing inches faster than pounds, except for last month. But, I did not get to do it as much last month with everything going on. I will take inches coming off first because then as the pounds come off, I am becoming leaner and HOPEFULLY, will not sag as much. Which is a big fear of mine.
I love the way I feel afterwards though. It does increase oxygen to your body, which helps energize me more. You pretty much sit down and do everything except the last exercise. You use a 'toning bar' to do certain strength training while breathing after the warm up. It is not hard at all and will work great for anyone who cannot do aerobic tapes of any kind.
It is aerobic to many areas of your body without having to jump all around, which I love! I do that and then WATP and a little of strength training on the weight bench. I alternate them all up. I was doing body flex 6x a week but cut back recently. Guess being busy with everything last month made me a little more laxed on not making sure I exercise everyday. As, you can tell from my exercise points. I will have to fix that. But, at least I can do the BodyFlex and feel I am accomplishing something, even with a hurt toe.
I reccommend it, big time! It is all about getting oxygen to your body and awakening the areas that do not have good circulation, then maximizing the benefit by using those muscles. I am not a fitness expert, but that is how I see it.
Oh.. It did make me a little dizzy at first since my body was not used to having enough oxygen as it should. But, it did not take long before I got used to it. Did you know you only use a 1/3 of your lungs to breathe. Talk about your body needing oxygen! This is a great way to get your body used to it and I will say that after training My lungs better and my body to breathe more, I do not pant bad when walking now. I am able to control my breathing. Which is awesome. And I loveeeeeee the natural rush afterwards.

Lavigne716 · 04-07-2005, 10:43 AM

Hi everyone. Hope you all are well today. I am finished reading the 100, 200 and 300 posts on the CC. So now I am working on the rest of the challenges for this month. I am so glad to be part of this challenge.

Lavigne716 · 04-08-2005, 12:34 PM

Hey all we need to start posting up here - are we still getting free points for posting here each day?? I need to re-read the challenges for April.

Lavigne716 · 04-10-2005, 01:51 PM

Hey everyone - just checking in. Have had 2 whole days of absoulte clean eating and I am back to INDUCTION level carbs. FOR REAL...giving up the coffee and I went for a walk yesterday with the kids and I need to make a BIG effort...Just had the 6 month anniversary and I have not been losing as much as I would like each month.

My first 2 months, 5 and 7 pound losses were great and then it all went to heII and now this past month you can see I am on my way back...Got a little cheat freaky during Easter - those dang candies - hold the candy please...

I Hope all is well and please post up here when you get a chance.

5foot2eyesofblue · 04-10-2005, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lavigne716

Have had 2 whole days of absoulte clean eating and I am back to INDUCTION level carbs. FOR REAL...giving up the coffee and I went for a walk yesterday with the kids

WOOHOO! Sounds like you're on your way!

FluffRNutter · 04-11-2005, 08:16 AM

LCF...I'm sorry to hear about your toe. I know that is painful.

Brenda...good for you for getting back on track.

I'm digging out of the mess on my desk after returning from vacation. What a mess!

FluffRNutter · 04-12-2005, 06:32 AM

Here is the format for the stats on 4/15. Please make sure you post them on time so we don't lose points.

Thanks!

Team name:

Team #:

Member name:

Weight 1/1/05:

Weight 4/15/05:

Hips 1/1/05:

Hips 4/15/05:

Waist 1/1/05

Waist 4/15/05

Total weight lost YTD:

Total inches lost YTD:

FluffRNutter · 04-14-2005, 11:17 AM

Stats are due tomorrow. How is everyone doing?

5foot2eyesofblue · 04-14-2005, 06:47 PM

Hey ladies -
It is Thursday evening and I'm posting now because I'm leaving town in the morning to go to NJ to see friend's new baby

. Am taking my laptop so hopefully will be able to check in...if not, be back Sunday night.

Team name: The Phat 5
Team #: 15
Member name:5foot2eyesofblue
Weight 1/1/05: 250.5
Weight 4/15/05: 229
Hips 1/1/05: 52.5
Hips 4/15/05: 44
Waist 1/1/05 45.5
Waist 4/15/05 39
Total weight lost YTD: 21.5
Total inches lost YTD: 15

chapulina · 04-15-2005, 05:34 AM

Team name: Phat 5
Team #: 15
Member name: chapulina
Weight 1/1/05: 232
Weight 4/15/05: 212
Hips 1/1/05: 54
Hips 4/15/05: 51
Waist 1/1/05: 46
Waist 4/15/05: 41
Total weight lost YTD: 20
Total inches lost YTD: 8

FluffRNutter · 04-15-2005, 06:13 AM

Way to go ladies! I still haven't lost any more weight. I'm really disappointed in myself.

I'm just not pulling my weight

, and there is no excuse.

FluffRNutter · 04-15-2005, 06:33 PM

LCF...I went ahead and turned in the stats for our group. I am getting ready to go out for the night and didn't want to miss our deadline. If you read this before the midnight deadline, please email your stats directly to LPSMSS@AOL.COM.

Thanks!

5foot2eyesofblue · 04-16-2005, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FluffRNutter

I'm really disappointed in myself.

Just for the record I am NOT disappointed in YOU! I know you are trying...how's the tweaking? I know that as hard as you're working on this, that the results you want are just around the corner.

lcfortified · 04-16-2005, 04:05 PM

Sorry! I am so busy with the deadline on taxes being yesterday. I did not have a chance to even come here. Sorry about the points all but the work I do had to come first! Take care

Team name: The Phat Five
Team #: 15
Member name: LCFortified
Weight 1/1/05: 326.5 lbs
Weight 4/15/05: 288.0 lbs
Hips 1/1/05: 63.0"
Hips 4/15/05: 56.75"
Waist 1/1/05: 60.0"
Waist 4/15/05: still 55.0"
Total weight lost YTD: 38.5 lbs
Total inches lost YTD: 11.25" from the waist and hips (31.25" from all over total)

FluffRNutter · 04-20-2005, 06:02 PM

How is everyone doing? We haven't been posting much lately. Is everything ok?
I know I have been struggling with the questions in my head. I haven't posted much because I just felt like I need a break from it. Maybe that isn't the best idea?

5foot2eyesofblue · 04-21-2005, 12:01 PM

I haven't been posting alot here either...just not alot to tell...just keeping at it!

04-01-2005, 07:50 PM	#1
FluffRNutter MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,692 Gallery: FluffRNutter WOE: with a fork	The Phat Five (Team 15) April Congrats ladies! We ranked first in points, and LCF ranked first in weight loss.

04-06-2005, 09:40 AM	#15
lcfortified Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 57 Gallery: lcfortified Stats: 333 highest weight/280.5/176	I think it is wonderful. Even if some think it is all mental, who cares. I have been losing inches faster than pounds, except for last month. But, I did not get to do it as much last month with everything going on. I will take inches coming off first because then as the pounds come off, I am becoming leaner and HOPEFULLY, will not sag as much. Which is a big fear of mine. I love the way I feel afterwards though. It does increase oxygen to your body, which helps energize me more. You pretty much sit down and do everything except the last exercise. You use a 'toning bar' to do certain strength training while breathing after the warm up. It is not hard at all and will work great for anyone who cannot do aerobic tapes of any kind. It is aerobic to many areas of your body without having to jump all around, which I love! I do that and then WATP and a little of strength training on the weight bench. I alternate them all up. I was doing body flex 6x a week but cut back recently. Guess being busy with everything last month made me a little more laxed on not making sure I exercise everyday. As, you can tell from my exercise points. I will have to fix that. But, at least I can do the BodyFlex and feel I am accomplishing something, even with a hurt toe. I reccommend it, big time! It is all about getting oxygen to your body and awakening the areas that do not have good circulation, then maximizing the benefit by using those muscles. I am not a fitness expert, but that is how I see it. Oh.. It did make me a little dizzy at first since my body was not used to having enough oxygen as it should. But, it did not take long before I got used to it. Did you know you only use a 1/3 of your lungs to breathe. Talk about your body needing oxygen! This is a great way to get your body used to it and I will say that after training My lungs better and my body to breathe more, I do not pant bad when walking now. I am able to control my breathing. Which is awesome. And I loveeeeeee the natural rush afterwards. Last edited by lcfortified : 04-06-2005 at 09:50 AM.

04-10-2005, 01:51 PM	#18
Lavigne716 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,580 Gallery: Lavigne716 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 11/15/04	Hey everyone - just checking in. Have had 2 whole days of absoulte clean eating and I am back to INDUCTION level carbs. FOR REAL...giving up the coffee and I went for a walk yesterday with the kids and I need to make a BIG effort...Just had the 6 month anniversary and I have not been losing as much as I would like each month. My first 2 months, 5 and 7 pound losses were great and then it all went to heII and now this past month you can see I am on my way back...Got a little cheat freaky during Easter - those dang candies - hold the candy please... I Hope all is well and please post up here when you get a chance. __________________ This is THE issue... IF you are going to EAT crap, then you are going to LOOK like crap.

04-14-2005, 06:47 PM	#23
5foot2eyesofblue Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Orlando burbs Posts: 9,331 Gallery: 5foot2eyesofblue Start Date: 11/8/2004	Hey ladies - It is Thursday evening and I'm posting now because I'm leaving town in the morning to go to NJ to see friend's new baby . Am taking my laptop so hopefully will be able to check in...if not, be back Sunday night. Team name: The Phat 5 Team #: 15 Member name:5foot2eyesofblue Weight 1/1/05: 250.5 Weight 4/15/05: 229 Hips 1/1/05: 52.5 Hips 4/15/05: 44 Waist 1/1/05 45.5 Waist 4/15/05 39 Total weight lost YTD: 21.5 Total inches lost YTD: 15 __________________ 5foot2eyesofblue Don't let success go to your head or failure go to your heart.

04-02-2005, 04:14 AM	#2
lcfortified Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 57 Gallery: lcfortified Stats: 333 highest weight/280.5/176	Yay for us all! How exciting!! We all did a wonderful job and I am still very proud of the fact that we have all stayed with the team. I did not even think I would be first in weight loss. This made my day! Ha! probably even my week. What a wonderful pick me up. I was a bit bummed on the exercise part but I guess it was walking three times a day from the hospital room to the under construction far away parking garage...which I measured with a pedometer is 1/2 mile each way, that helped out too. I did not count that on my exercise though because it was not constant but rather as I needed to do in everyday to get things done. OHHH Fluff. It was actually 16 pounds for the whole month. I sent you a pm responding to yours about that. Congrats Ladies!!!

04-02-2005, 06:49 AM	#3
Lavigne716 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,580 Gallery: Lavigne716 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 11/15/04	This is so amazing, we have the best group of LOSERS here that I have ever seen. I am in this for the long haul. I know I have not been losing as fast and maybe I could be...but I am trying to stay on track, slow and steady wins the race. I have already started to work on the April Challenges and I have read the 100 and 200 pound stories...some of them made me cry. I am working on the 300 # stories this afternoon. Hugs to all of us!!!

04-02-2005, 06:50 AM	#4
Lavigne716 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,580 Gallery: Lavigne716 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 11/15/04	I am going to make the effort this month to post each day too - so far I am 2 for 2, hee hee. I posted yesterday on the March thread...

04-02-2005, 09:30 PM	#5
FluffRNutter MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,692 Gallery: FluffRNutter WOE: with a fork	Hi, I'm about to crash, but needed to check in for the day. We got some of our yard work done today. We will be finishing it in the next few days. I hope it warms up tomorrow.

04-03-2005, 06:45 AM	#6
FluffRNutter MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,692 Gallery: FluffRNutter WOE: with a fork	I'm off to Home Depot again. It's nice out today. I hope we can finish most of our yard work today.

04-03-2005, 08:04 AM	#7
lcfortified Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 57 Gallery: lcfortified Stats: 333 highest weight/280.5/176	WrestleMania is today, so DH, a few friends and I are going to BBQ. HA! Little do they know everything is going to be LC! I am not even going to tell them until afterwards. Bet they will not even recognize it. As long as they have their beer and meat, I do not think they will notice! I have the carb options sauces and some great seasonings. I love the smell of BBQ

04-04-2005, 09:31 AM	#8
FluffRNutter MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,692 Gallery: FluffRNutter WOE: with a fork	Good morning, We are still trying to finish the yard work today. This project turned out to be a killer. It will look great when it's done though.

04-04-2005, 01:50 PM	#9
lcfortified Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 57 Gallery: lcfortified Stats: 333 highest weight/280.5/176	The scale budged half a pound today after seeming forever in not moving! I upped my water the last few days and I am not hungry. I am making sweet potato fries, cheese burgers and salad for dinner. I love the fries!!

04-05-2005, 04:09 PM	#11
5foot2eyesofblue Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Orlando burbs Posts: 9,331 Gallery: 5foot2eyesofblue Start Date: 11/8/2004	Hey ladies - just checking in...hope all is well!

04-05-2005, 07:20 PM	#12
FluffRNutter MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,692 Gallery: FluffRNutter WOE: with a fork	Hi, LCF...congrats on the loss. I know you are glad to see the scale moving again.

04-06-2005, 07:50 AM	#13
lcfortified Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 57 Gallery: lcfortified Stats: 333 highest weight/280.5/176	Morning! Thanks Ladies. I am going to take it easy today. I think I broke my little toe. My foot hurts bad when I try and use it. Maybe it is sprung. I will wait a few days and not do my walking to see if it helps. I did it yesterday even with it hurting which made it more sore today and a little swollen. Thank goodness I can do bodyflex though in the mean time. I know that is one reason why the inches are coming off so good.

04-06-2005, 09:18 AM	#14
chapulina Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: displaced Texan Posts: 563 Gallery: chapulina Stats: 253/224/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 11/12/2004	Sorry about your toe, LCF! Broken toes are miserable. Do tell about BodyFlex. I know a lot of people on CC swear by it, but I can't figure out how it works. What do you think?

04-07-2005, 10:43 AM	#16
Lavigne716 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,580 Gallery: Lavigne716 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 11/15/04	Hi everyone. Hope you all are well today. I am finished reading the 100, 200 and 300 posts on the CC. So now I am working on the rest of the challenges for this month. I am so glad to be part of this challenge.

04-08-2005, 12:34 PM	#17
Lavigne716 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,580 Gallery: Lavigne716 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 11/15/04	Hey all we need to start posting up here - are we still getting free points for posting here each day?? I need to re-read the challenges for April.

04-11-2005, 08:16 AM	#20
FluffRNutter MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,692 Gallery: FluffRNutter WOE: with a fork	LCF...I'm sorry to hear about your toe. I know that is painful. Brenda...good for you for getting back on track. I'm digging out of the mess on my desk after returning from vacation. What a mess!

04-12-2005, 06:32 AM	#21
FluffRNutter MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,692 Gallery: FluffRNutter WOE: with a fork	Here is the format for the stats on 4/15. Please make sure you post them on time so we don't lose points. Thanks! Team name: Team #: Member name: Weight 1/1/05: Weight 4/15/05: Hips 1/1/05: Hips 4/15/05: Waist 1/1/05 Waist 4/15/05 Total weight lost YTD: Total inches lost YTD:

04-14-2005, 11:17 AM	#22
FluffRNutter MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,692 Gallery: FluffRNutter WOE: with a fork	Stats are due tomorrow. How is everyone doing?

04-15-2005, 05:34 AM	#24
chapulina Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: displaced Texan Posts: 563 Gallery: chapulina Stats: 253/224/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 11/12/2004	Team name: Phat 5 Team #: 15 Member name: chapulina Weight 1/1/05: 232 Weight 4/15/05: 212 Hips 1/1/05: 54 Hips 4/15/05: 51 Waist 1/1/05: 46 Waist 4/15/05: 41 Total weight lost YTD: 20 Total inches lost YTD: 8

04-15-2005, 06:13 AM	#25
FluffRNutter MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,692 Gallery: FluffRNutter WOE: with a fork	Way to go ladies! I still haven't lost any more weight. I'm really disappointed in myself. I'm just not pulling my weight , and there is no excuse.

04-15-2005, 06:33 PM	#26
FluffRNutter MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,692 Gallery: FluffRNutter WOE: with a fork	LCF...I went ahead and turned in the stats for our group. I am getting ready to go out for the night and didn't want to miss our deadline. If you read this before the midnight deadline, please email your stats directly to LPSMSS@AOL.COM. Thanks!

04-16-2005, 04:05 PM	#28
lcfortified Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 57 Gallery: lcfortified Stats: 333 highest weight/280.5/176	Sorry! I am so busy with the deadline on taxes being yesterday. I did not have a chance to even come here. Sorry about the points all but the work I do had to come first! Take care Team name: The Phat Five Team #: 15 Member name: LCFortified Weight 1/1/05: 326.5 lbs Weight 4/15/05: 288.0 lbs Hips 1/1/05: 63.0" Hips 4/15/05: 56.75" Waist 1/1/05: 60.0" Waist 4/15/05: still 55.0" Total weight lost YTD: 38.5 lbs Total inches lost YTD: 11.25" from the waist and hips (31.25" from all over total)

04-20-2005, 06:02 PM	#29
FluffRNutter MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,692 Gallery: FluffRNutter WOE: with a fork	How is everyone doing? We haven't been posting much lately. Is everything ok? I know I have been struggling with the questions in my head. I haven't posted much because I just felt like I need a break from it. Maybe that isn't the best idea?

04-21-2005, 12:01 PM	#30
5foot2eyesofblue Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Orlando burbs Posts: 9,331 Gallery: 5foot2eyesofblue Start Date: 11/8/2004	I haven't been posting alot here either...just not alot to tell...just keeping at it!