Red Hot Mamas Valentines Day Challenge 2013

[Star73]

Is it too late for me to join in? If not, my starting weight is 219.

[FatFatnomore]

Star! It's never too late! Just copy the chart and add your name and weight to the list.

[FatFatnomore]

Morning All!

Down 1.4 today. I'll take it even though I was really hoping for 5.

Today's plan is the same as yesterday. Rotel for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
100 oz of water, and walk 2 miles.

[hellsbelles]

Good Morning !!!! I'm posting early as I tend to forget if I don't do it right when I get to to the office... I never noticed what section we were in before haha!

beach - I know how you feel with work. We are in kind of the same field and it is mentally exhausting for sure!!!

Welcome to all the new people joining the challenge!!! I watched fat, sick and nearly dead last night (I had seen it before but watched it again). It's really eye-opening and a great documentary. You can watch it free on hulu. I'm starting a juice cleanse on Friday and don't know for how long yet. It will depend on how I feel while doing it. I've been wanting to do one for a while. My husband has done a lot of research on them and he's going to do it with me even though he has nothing to lose (jealous). I'll let you all know how it goes and will be keeping a daily log of how I feel, etc...

[RiotGirl08]

Originally Posted by solitaire

Can I join? This is my first challenge here. I'm 170 (thank you 15 pounds of stress eating over the holidays) today and have 20 pounds of baby weight to loose and then 10 more to get to the pregnancy weight before that.

Welcome! Glad to have you!

Originally Posted by ladyinlove56

Late but here....I am on board .....Howdy to everyone and Happy New Year...Ready to go...
Wt...226

Glad you started the thread.....Wedding Annv...Feb.14th,,

Welcome to you, too!

Originally Posted by Bazmom

Still 2 weeks till I go back to school, and I'm already nervous. Hope the semester goes well. I'm planning to implement a color coded study organization system and I'm totally geeking out over that. I'm going to get that all ready to go over the next couple of weeks.

Glad to see everyone here - hope we all do well in our challenge!

Are you in love with office supplies? Like seriously. I freaking LOVE buying office/ school/ organization supplies. I thought I was alone.......

Originally Posted by Fit2010

Hi gals! I like the idea of breaking down to 7-8 week segments. I want to be in the 130's again by end of summer. So for the next 7 weeks plan to do low carb,drink water, cut out white stuff, perhaps cut out artificial sugar, we'll see!!

Welcome!

Originally Posted by Amity228

Here be back later this morning to post some more, right now getting kids to school.

Ugh, we go back tomorrow. Ugh.

Originally Posted by Star73

Is it too late for me to join in? If not, my starting weight is 219.

Welcome Star!

Originally Posted by FatFatnomore

Down 1.4 today. I'll take it even though I was really hoping for 5.

Jealous. My scale didn't move one ounce.

Originally Posted by hellsbelles

I'm starting a juice cleanse on Friday and don't know for how long yet. It will depend on how I feel while doing it. I've been wanting to do one for a while. My husband has done a lot of research on them and he's going to do it with me even though he has nothing to lose (jealous). I'll let you all know how it goes and will be keeping a daily log of how I feel, etc...

Definitely keep up updated!!!



FF.........197.2
KatG.....177.0
Riot.......220.6
SJN.......226.5
Jacqui....????
belle......205.0
Beach....146.9
Baz.......175.5
Debbie...186.0
Solit.......170.0
Lady......226.0
Star.......219.0

[RiotGirl08]

So, like I said I didn't see any loss this morning, but that's okay. I usually stay the same for days, then whoosh.

Today I'm eating Rotel all day. YUM! 100 ounces of water, and 30 minutes on the treadmill. Hoping to hit the gym again starting tomorrow when our routines go back to normal!

[Amity228]

FF.........197.2
KatG.....177.0
Riot.......220.6
SJN.......226.5
Jacqui....????
belle......205.0
Beach....146.9
Baz.......175.5
Debbie...186.0
Solit.......170.0
Lady......226.0
Star.......219.0
Amity.....223.4

[freeman525]

Hope a newbie is welcome.

FF.........197.2
KatG......177.0
Riot.......220.6
SJN.......226.5
Jacqui....????
belle......205.0
Beach....146.9
Baz........175.5
Debbie....186.0
freeman..191

Have a good one,
Janice

[jacquirsw]

Well I managed to wi properly this morning so have my official start weight for the year.

FF..........197.2
KatG.......177.0
Riot........220.6
SJN........226.5
Jacqui.....228.0
belle.......205.0
Beach.....146.9
Baz........175.5
Debbie....186.0
Solit.......170.0
Lady.......226.0
Star........219.0
Amity......223.4
Freeman..191.0

[Amity228]

FF.........197.2
KatG.....177.0
Riot.......220.6
SJN.......226.5
Jacqui....????
belle......205.0
Beach....146.9
Baz.......175.5
Debbie...186.0
Solit.......170.0
Lady.......226.0
Star.......219.0
Amity.....223.4
Freeman..191

[Amity228]

Jacqui looks like we both adjusted...LOL!!


ETA: Your chart looks much better!!

[Amity228]

I drug myself to the YMCA today for 2 miles and weights.

My plan this year is to improve and get back to healthy habits.

These first two weeks are definitely LC. After that I will adjust according to something I can stick with whether it be Phase 2 of South Beach or WW. Maybe a combo of the 2.

Today I have eaten
B-2 eggs w/boursin, coffee
S-celery w/PB
L-salad and sashimi
S-coffee and pepperoni
D-taco salad
S-if needed SF jello
at least 80oz of water

[Amity228]

Good luck with juice cleanse Belle can't wait to hear about it.

[RiotGirl08]

Originally Posted by freeman525

Hope a newbie is welcome.

FF.........197.2
KatG......177.0
Riot.......220.6
SJN.......226.5
Jacqui....????
belle......205.0
Beach....146.9
Baz........175.5
Debbie....186.0
freeman..191

Have a good one,
Janice

Originally Posted by Amity228

I drug myself to the YMCA today for 2 miles and weights.

My plan this year is to improve and get back to healthy habits.

These first two weeks are definitely LC. After that I will adjust according to something I can stick with whether it be Phase 2 of South Beach or WW. Maybe a combo of the 2.

Today I have eaten
B-2 eggs w/boursin, coffee
S-celery w/PB
L-salad and sashimi
S-coffee and pepperoni
D-taco salad
S-if needed SF jello
at least 80oz of water

WTG getting your exercise in Amity!

[FatFatnomore]

Belle, I just finished watching the movie and it was sooooo good. I was totally gung-ho on sticking to only micronutrients while I was watching it. Then I ate some rotel and I thought, who am I kidding? I could never give up meat.

I totally want to try a juice fast after my hcg round though. I don't know how long I could last but I'm willing to commit to at least a week to 10 days just to reboot.

And then I liked how he was talking to the guys in diner and he was saying what if you stuck to micronutrients only like fruit, vegetables, nuts and beans for most of the week, but allowed yourself 2 meals per week to eat whatever you want?
That's totally doable. I mean...I'd probably do 2 days a week not 2 meals, but it's a start. lol

[Star73]

Originally Posted by FatFatnomore

Star! It's never too late! Just copy the chart and add your name and weight to the list.

Originally Posted by Amity228

FF.........197.2
KatG.....177.0
Riot.......220.6
SJN.......226.5
Jacqui....????
belle......205.0
Beach....146.9
Baz.......175.5
Debbie...186.0
Solit.......170.0
Lady.......226.0
Star.......219.0
Amity.....223.4
Freeman..191

Thanks so much!! When do we weigh in? Weekly?

[RiotGirl08]

Yes, we weigh in every Tuesday morning!

[Fit2010]

FF..............197.2
KatG...........177.0
Riot............220.6
SJN.............226.5
Jacqui.........228.0
belle...........205.0
Beach.........146.9
Baz............175.5
FitDebbie.....186.0
Solit...........170.0
Lady...........226.0
Star...........219.0
Amity.........223.4
Freeman......191.0

Wow! Already in trace ketosis after just one day! Kept carbs down to 26 yesterday and had at least 60 grams protein; aiming for more protein today! Debbie

[jacquirsw]

Deb you are doing well, I am back in ketosis as well even though only back on track since yesterday morning. I always feel that getting back into ketosis so quickly is a sign that this is the woe that our bodies prefer so adapt quickly to the change.

[Bazmom]

Originally Posted by RiotGirl08

Are you in love with office supplies? Like seriously. I freaking LOVE buying office/ school/ organization supplies. I thought I was alone.......

YES!!! I'm actually feeling a bit stressed today and I'm pretty sure it's because I haven't gone to buy my supplies yet. It's like I'm a freakin addict and I NEED my fix! lol

[Bazmom]

So I got this new laptop and I love it but it's making me crazy. I was just typing my last reply when it suddenly and inexplicably changed my font size to about 3 times smaller. I'm nearly going blind now as I type this, but I can't figure out what I did or how to fix it!

It also tends to jump between windows when you least expect it. It's kind of hard to explain, but if I'm online doing something and decide to play a game while I wait for something to download or whatever, I'll be navigating the mouse during the game and it will suddenly pop over to the internet browser. The only way I have figured out to stop it is to close all windows/programs except the one I'm working in.

OK, I seriously have to stop typing now before I get a headache. Anyone have Windows 8 and/or know how it works? At the very least I'd like to be able to see things on my screen in a normal size again.

[solitaire]

We were going to sign up for the Y today and cancel our other gym membership, but DH got sick so it's on schedule for the weekend. So far today I've made egg cups but been too busy with the kids and cleaning to eat them.

[solitaire]

Bazmom, try control and the plus button.

[Bazmom]

Originally Posted by solitaire

Bazmom, try control and the plus button.

Thanks! I actually tried ctrl 0 and that worked. Still driving me nuts though. It likes to randomly pop between windows. For example, it seems like if you move the mouse too fast or certain ways it will suddenly jump to another open window for no reason. I constantly end up opening things by accident and it's really annoying.

So far, Windows 8 has been nothing but a big ole PITA. I'd take Vista over this any day!

[HealthyWifeForLife]

Hi everyone! May I join? Ugh, just weighed in for the first time in a few weeks ... EEEeeek! Starting weight is 252 lbs. My goal is to lose 20 lbs., which seems like alot to me but I always lose fast in the beginning so I'm determined to make it happen!
My husband is leaving for 8 weeks this Sunday. He is going to a corrections officer academy for his new job, and instead of getting down and bingeing as I would have in the past, I am going to use this time to concentrate on myself - working out, eating and cooking LC, pampering myself a little when I meet a weekly goal, etc. This challenge just came at the perfect time

[ladyinlove56]

Had a good day....did alittle shopping for my craft projects...Didnt eat B...so took a sm. pkg of pork jerky and ice tea with me...Have broke the habit of driving thru the drive thru for stuff....proud of myself on that one

Need to add some walking now with the weather cooler here in the desert......I used to power walk 5 days aweek before I moved here with DH from Texas...then wow..HEAT...

I will weigh in on Tuesdays....

[ladyinlove56]

Goals for tomorrow....Drink more water
Start taking the Christmas tree down
Get my craftroom back in order
Plan my new project I want to start working on...
Get a little walk in outside for exercise...
Write in my journal about my progress
Come here to support everyone....

I am newly retired so I am learning I am able to slow down and enjoy my day more slowly...
I enjoy working on many different projects in my craftroom....
I love reading Amish & Country romances or family novels and my Bible
I enjoy visiting with my family on facebook since they all live away from me....
I try to keep busy but now I am older.... I catch myself napping in my recliner LOL..
When I eat on my WOE...I feel wonderful...and my goal is to lose this weight I am carrying around...lots of stress weight and age but no excuses really....just learning what I know I can not eat.....

[beachagain]

Originally Posted by hellsbelles

beach - I know how you feel with work. We are in kind of the same field and it is mentally exhausting for sure!!!

Welcome to all the new people joining the challenge!!! I watched fat, sick and nearly dead last night (I had seen it before but watched it again). It's really eye-opening and a great documentary. You can watch it free on hulu. I'm starting a juice cleanse on Friday and don't know for how long yet. It will depend on how I feel while doing it. I've been wanting to do one for a while. My husband has done a lot of research on them and he's going to do it with me even though he has nothing to lose (jealous). I'll let you all know how it goes and will be keeping a daily log of how I feel, etc...

I watched it too...and bought a juicer just before Christmas

[beachagain]

not sure what the heck I'm doing should be trying to move to P3 and instead, I went crazy with my kids today...ughhh. I feel like crap but also feel I needed to get it out of my system ...I will for sure be WAY up tomorrow, but I think I will fast tomorrow and see if it helps my cravings

[FatFatnomore]

Originally Posted by HappyAndHealthy

Hi everyone! May I join? Ugh, just weighed in for the first time in a few weeks ... EEEeeek! Starting weight is 252 lbs. My goal is to lose 20 lbs., which seems like alot to me but I always lose fast in the beginning so I'm determined to make it happen!
My husband is leaving for 8 weeks this Sunday. He is going to a corrections officer academy for his new job, and instead of getting down and bingeing as I would have in the past, I am going to use this time to concentrate on myself - working out, eating and cooking LC, pampering myself a little when I meet a weekly goal, etc. This challenge just came at the perfect time

You can definitely lose 20 pounds on this challenge, and with your husband away this will be a great opportunity for you to stick to plan and wow him when he gets back! Personally, I ALWAYS do better when DH is away on business because I don't have to cook for him. It's so much easier to stick to plan without cooking yummy carbs for other people. lol

Originally Posted by ladyinlove56

Goals for tomorrow....Drink more water
Start taking the Christmas tree down
Get my craftroom back in order
Plan my new project I want to start working on...
Get a little walk in outside for exercise...
Write in my journal about my progress
Come here to support everyone....

I am newly retired so I am learning I am able to slow down and enjoy my day more slowly...
I enjoy working on many different projects in my craftroom....
I love reading Amish & Country romances or family novels and my Bible
I enjoy visiting with my family on facebook since they all live away from me....
I try to keep busy but now I am older.... I catch myself napping in my recliner LOL..
When I eat on my WOE...I feel wonderful...and my goal is to lose this weight I am carrying around...lots of stress weight and age but no excuses really....just learning what I know I can not eat.....

Great goals! I really need to take down my tree too. I've talking about doing it for like 4 days now, but every day I find a reason not to do it. I think my goal for today will be to take mine down too.

Originally Posted by beachagain

not sure what the heck I'm doing should be trying to move to P3 and instead, I went crazy with my kids today...ughhh. I feel like crap but also feel I needed to get it out of my system ...I will for sure be WAY up tomorrow, but I think I will fast tomorrow and see if it helps my cravings

Wow, did you already do 3 weeks of P2??? Where have I been? That went by fast! Don't worry about yesterday. It will come right off again if you go back to plan today.