Rockin' Valentine's Day with JUDDD

[vanilla_latte]

So far, so good. Siggy shows my success for my first day, but I know the bounce will come tomorrow! I posted in another thread that I'm taking losses as they come and putting them in my stats. I need all the self-encouragement I can get from looking at them here instead of waiting for a weekly weight.

[LoCarbGal]

WTG everyone! It's hard to start back up after the holidays, and begin new habits!

I struggled this morning - didn't want to do my Callanetics. But I did the whole hour workout (OUCH!) and feel great about having done it. I don't have any illusions...I will be sore tomorrow! That's okay. I'll wait a day or two before doing it again and just get stronger and stronger.

[svenskamae]

Good for you, LoCarbgal! And good for you, too, zagnut, in getting back into Callanetics at least until your shin splints have healed.

I worked until 11 pm last night and did the Jane Fonda upper and lower body Prime Time workouts around midnight, so I was feeling pretty smug yesterday. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to fit them in again before work, but I'm pleased that they are getting easier as I do the workouts--especially the exercises involving my arms, which I mostly rest on a desk while I type on a computer, so my arm muscles need lots of work.

[tooraloora]

WTG all the exercisers!

I just did my HIIT and weights, even though it's a DD and I am hungry but need to save my cals for fish and veg as my friend is visiting, even though I did not feel like it, even though

I cranked the tunes, and just did it. and now I am glad I did.

time for a bath, coffee and to pick up my friend

[Truffles]

Jkat
I am starting to potato diet today, and started a thread in JUDDD. Please join us.

Not sure how I feel yet, this is my first day!

[melisa82]

Start Date 1/1/13 End Date 2/14/13


-Stick to DD/UD Rotations!!!
-Stick to less than 25g Carbs per day
-Stick to DD=0-500 calories and UD=1700-1900 calories
-Drink a lot more water!
-Lose at least 10 pounds
-Have FUN

1/1 UD 198.6
1/3 UD 196.2

Yesterday, was my 1st DD in a really long time. It went great, however, once I start eating it's hard to stop. I didn't start eating until 8pm and ended up having around 520 calories. Not too bad

[Stitchfluffy]

I'm in! I'm not gonna set a goal weight for myself, because my body may or may not cooperate, insulin resistance can do that for ya. My main goal is to continue the rotations with no binges or slip-ups, and to continue pushing myself in my workouts. SURELY the weight will steadily go down if I do that!

[Kismet311]

Having an awesome DD so far!! That said, I'm worried about my WI tonight at my TOPS meeting. I am sure I gained after New Years...but as they say, "tomorrow starts a new week" so I will try to do better for next week. I will set my goal for this challenge tonight after WI. Everyone is doing great! Rock on ladies!

[Truffles]

I got on the treadmill today! Nothing too exciting but managed 45 min of speed walking on a steep incline while I read "Safe Haven"

[angie1]

First day back ...Day 1 Complete!!! Stuck to my calories today and looking forward to adding in some exercising for the days to come!! woohoo!

[KeirasMom]

Zumba again tonight. That's 3 trips to the gym this week! And negative calories for the day.

[svenskamae]

Originally Posted by KeirasMom

Zumba again tonight. That's 3 trips to the gym this week! And negative calories for the day.

Dawn, you and your daughter look adorable in your new Avi. And way to go on the exercise!

[svenskamae]

Originally Posted by Kismet311

Having an awesome DD so far!! That said, I'm worried about my WI tonight at my TOPS meeting. I am sure I gained after New Years...but as they say, "tomorrow starts a new week" so I will try to do better for next week. I will set my goal for this challenge tonight after WI. Everyone is doing great! Rock on ladies!

I'll bet you won't be the only one with some weight gain registered after the holidays, Kismet. And you'll lose it soon with JUDDD and that great attitude.

[svenskamae]

Originally Posted by Stitchfluffy

I'm in! I'm not gonna set a goal weight for myself, because my body may or may not cooperate, insulin resistance can do that for ya. My main goal is to continue the rotations with no binges or slip-ups, and to continue pushing myself in my workouts. SURELY the weight will steadily go down if I do that!

I can sure relate to this. I try to set goals that are behavioral rather than scale-based, though I do sometimes say I want to make progress toward a certain weight goal. Continuing rotations with no binges or slip-ups and continuing to push oneself in workouts are goals that probably everyone here could embrace and benefit from.

[Sammyann]

I did my C.S. video yesterday and had a good DD. I'm down 1lb today for a new low of 141.5! I kind of hate UD's after new lows because I know the scale will bounce up. I know it will go back down though.

[TryingJudd]

Got up early (ugh) and did the 30 Day Shred this morning. That makes 6 down and 24 to go! Stuck close to my UD calorie limit which has been a challenge for me.

WTG group. We can do this.

[SlimNana]

Originally Posted by Sammyann

I kind of hate UD's after new lows because I know the scale will bounce up. I know it will go back down though.

I still have a difficult time accepting the bounce on the scale after UDs, mine's usually 2 lbs.

This week especially with TOM, and the bloat of water weight that comes along with it.

I was really hoping that I'd be long past menopause by now at my age.

[Stitchfluffy]

Originally Posted by svenskamae

I can sure relate to this. I try to set goals that are behavioral rather than scale-based, though I do sometimes say I want to make progress toward a certain weight goal. Continuing rotations with no binges or slip-ups and continuing to push oneself in workouts are goals that probably everyone here could embrace and benefit from.

I want progress too, almost too much sometimes. But when I get to obsessive over the scale discouragement creeps in, and it can turn into something ugly, like a binge...achh!!! Not only bad behavior, but it's the reason I weigh more than when I started JUDDD this Summer! Time to get rational, haha

[Librarygirl]

Starting with you guys today! Goal weight 185 by Vday. (secret goal: 180)

Jan. 2 - 193.2 (this, after 4 UD's, so not too stressed about it)-DD
Jan. 3 - 192.6 -UD
Jan. 4 - 193.0 -DD


Posting here seems a little redundant, because I am also doing the Jan. daily weigh-in every day which is also somewhat of a challenge. But hey, I can use all the challenges I can get!!

[Babsbabs]

Originally Posted by TryingJudd

Got up early (ugh) and did the 30 Day Shred this morning. That makes 6 down and 24 to go! Stuck close to my UD calorie limit which has been a challenge for me.

WTG group. We can do this.

That is great that you have finished 6 days of the workout. Is this workout one that can be done everyday? Does it get progressively more difficult? I think it would help me if Jillian came by my house and made me do my push-ups! I am going to go and do them now. Ran yesterday for two hours and never seem to want to so tithe push-ups after, maybe I need to try to do them on alternate days.

[svenskamae]

Originally Posted by SlimNana

I still have a difficult time accepting the bounce on the scale after UDs, mine's usually 2 lbs.

This week especially with TOM, and the bloat of water weight that comes along with it.

I was really hoping that I'd be long past menopause by now at my age.

The good news, SlimNana, is that late-coming menopause is an indicator that your body is aging slowly, so that you'll probably be around and healthy for a good long time. (I just went to a scholarly talk about this by a visiting speaker to my workplace recently.) TOM should have some sort of compensation!

[svenskamae]

Originally Posted by Librarygirl

Starting with you guys today! Goal weight 185 by Vday. (secret goal: 180)

Jan. 2 - 193.2 (this, after 4 UD's, so not too stressed about it)-DD
Jan. 3 - 192.6 -UD
Jan. 4 - 193.0 -DD


Posting here seems a little redundant, because I am also doing the Jan. daily weigh-in every day which is also somewhat of a challenge. But hey, I can use all the challenges I can get!!

, Librarygirl. I always enjoy reading your posts. I do multiple challenges, too; I get fond of people in challenge groups, want to know how they are doing and cheer them on, and appreciate support from people who have gotten to know me.

Today I fit in a Jane Fonda Prime Time Walkout workout before work, so I'm feeling virtuous and energized--a great start to a good down day.

[cici52]

Originally Posted by svenskamae

I can sure relate to this. I try to set goals that are behavioral rather than scale-based, though I do sometimes say I want to make progress toward a certain weight goal. Continuing rotations with no binges or slip-ups and continuing to push oneself in workouts are goals that probably everyone here could embrace and benefit from.

Well said, even though breaking my weight goal out throughout the year, gives me something to aim for, I can only control what I do, not the result of doing it. My main focus is having a plan and doing the plan for a reasonable amount of time. If it doesn't yield reasonable results, I will adjust the plan.

[SlimNana]

Thanks! I thought it was part of God's sense of humor and the joke was on me...with six grandkids already.

Originally Posted by svenskamae

The good news, SlimNana, is that late-coming menopause is an indicator that your body is aging slowly, so that you'll probably be around and healthy for a good long time. (I just went to a scholarly talk about this by a visiting speaker to my workplace recently.) TOM should have some sort of compensation!

[Truffles]

:Started to feel yucky yesterday, sore throat and SUPER congested today. Not looking forward to work. Nose won't stop running... Sorry, venting.
So no treadmill today, but I will spend some time stretching. And as DBF says, feed a cold, go eat some potatoes. Haha

He's very supportive!

[svenskamae]

Originally Posted by Truffles

:Started to feel yucky yesterday, sore throat and SUPER congested today. Not looking forward to work. Nose won't stop running... Sorry, venting.
So no treadmill today, but I will spend some time stretching. And as DBF says, feed a cold, go eat some potatoes. Haha

He's very supportive!

This does seem to be the month for viruses all round. Sorry you are sick; I hope you can get lots of sleep, stay warm and hydrated, and feel better soon.

[JKat]

Hi Judd challengers.

I woke up this morning with sinus pressure but was able to do yoga. I am feeling really crapy as the day progresses. Yuck!!! I hate being sick!

[Truffles]

Thanks so much! This is my second cold in about 2 months. And I am one who usually brags that I NEVER get sick!! I wonder what is up with that? I would hate to think that it is what or how I am eating...
Could be lack of sleep too, not much to be had this time of year in the restaurant industry. I believe this month is the slowest for us after the Holiday rush, so I should have more time to rest.
I will fight this cold!!

[Sammyann]

JKat & Truffles, I hope you you feel better soon.

[svenskamae]

Originally Posted by Truffles

Thanks so much! This is my second cold in about 2 months. And I am one who usually brags that I NEVER get sick!! I wonder what is up with that? I would hate to think that it is what or how I am eating...
Could be lack of sleep too, not much to be had this time of year in the restaurant industry. I believe this month is the slowest for us after the Holiday rush, so I should have more time to rest.
I will fight this cold!!

I remember reading that sugar depresses the immune system, so it's possible that eating holiday treats explains so many colds going around right now (not to imply that necessarily holds for any particular individual who is suffering with a cold or virus right now). It's also the season for getting together with big groups of people to celebrate and sharing meals with multiple people (say, at potlucks and buffets and out of candy and chip bowls), which probably encourages the passing of germs. Kind of the down side of all those food-based holiday celebrations and parties ... And more stress for lots of people. I, for one, am happy to have the holiday season over, though it was nice to get time off from work.

Feel better soon, Truffles.