Christmas Challenge - week of 11/21

justmarvi · 11-20-2005, 08:37 PM

Wow, we've finally made it to Thanksgiving week and it sounds like everyone is really focused.

Anything to share?

PIR8LUVR · 11-20-2005, 09:10 PM

I really need to focus this week. With Thanksgiving and my birthday back to back, I know I will cheat, but I don't want to make it a week long event like I have done in the past. I asked my mom for a very small cake so that there are no left overs. Fortunately, the gym on campus will be open all week except Thursday, so I can still get my workouts in. For me, I can usually maintain when I eat bad as long as I get a good workout in. I am hoping that is the case this week.

After vowing to be perfect after lunch, I screwed up again. I had some spare time between things this afternoon so a friend and I went to Starbucks. I had the intention of getting a sugar free coffee, but ended up getting an Egg Nog Latte. AHH!

As Scarlet O'Hara says, "Tomorrow is another day!"

Shalbrihil · 11-20-2005, 09:59 PM

This week is pep talk week for me. I know this plan works - I know the right foods to eat for optimum health - I know what to do to maintain my loss - I've got the water drinking down now - Now let's get down to business and finish this thing! Sorry about the shouting but sometimes I can't hear unless I do. This is going to be a good week of achieving our goals for getting through this eating frenzy that we call Thanksgiving! Plan your strategies everyone...We are going to get through this and succeed! Have a good positive perfect day that's my plan for today! Hugs to you all. Be good to yourselves.

anj · 11-21-2005, 02:52 AM

It's exactly five weeks till Christmas and I really want to lose 6 pounds by Christmas day. I think I'll be in size 12s if I get to 163. I know it will be hard because of exams but I'm really focused on losing weight during this exam period instead of gaining. To lose 1 pound a week, I only need a deficit of 500 calories a day. I just need to keep exercising and to watch my eating. I can't be ridiculously strict, but I also can;t go too crazy and start eating everything around. This is going to be a huge challenge for me. Not only because it's difficult, but I'd also like to prove to myself that I can not gain/lose weight during periods of stress. I know I'll have these periods through out my life (even when I'm finished with school) so I really need to learn to get away from the stress eating.

Anyway, I'm excited to be part of this challenge. I'm glad I have you guys to do it with me.

justmarvi · 11-21-2005, 08:39 PM

Today was my weigh in and I was 1 lb down from siggy and 6 lbs down from last Monday's weight.

If I didn't have to cook beginning tomorrow for Thanksgiving, I think I could coast right through the meal and do fine.

I'm really trying to focus on doing good and hoping to follow through.

On a definite positive, I weigh 16 lbs less than last year at this time.

Thanks for the pep talks, let's do it!

Shalbrihil · 11-21-2005, 08:56 PM

Woo Hoo!!! Way to go gal friend! That is the best news tonight. My dinner night went better then I thought it would be. I found foods SB friendly and enjoyed them. Now it's kicking back getting ready for a perfect no eating night. Keep up the great work. We are getting strong now!!

PIR8LUVR · 11-22-2005, 08:37 AM

My new goal is to lose 8 pounds by Christmas Eve and to at least maintain that weight until Jan. 2, 2006.

vessel of prayer · 11-22-2005, 08:46 AM

Doing good so far, lost 5 pounds since start of SB woe. Slowly but surely. I try to exercise everyday, and try to take off on Sund. Going to stay on plan for Thanksgiving except for a lc / lf version of a pumpkin cheesecake I saw on a lc cooking show. Will have one piece of it. I need to drink more water, but I left my 64 oz cup at church.

Have to wait till Sun to get it.Going to start a book on how to boost metabolism sometime today. Thanks for this thread. It's appreciated. I am still hoping for total of ten pound loss during challenge .

justmarvi · 11-22-2005, 09:32 AM

You guys are doing so good!

anj · 11-25-2005, 02:01 PM

How is everyone doing?

I need to lose another 4 pounds to meet my Christmas goal! That's one pound per week.

Reg · 11-26-2005, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PIR8LUVR

My new goal is to lose 8 pounds by Christmas Eve and to at least maintain that weight until Jan. 2, 2006.

You go girl !! you can do it !!

justmarvi · 11-26-2005, 09:56 AM

Good morning!

Mercy, I had a long holiday, 3 fulls days of it with a full meal each day and lots of company and I'm ready to get back with the program.

How about a little boot camp here? Out of the comfort zone and into action.

I'm doing some phase 1 and back to the treadmill! Any gains are only a problem if I don't tackle them now. I think this is what we call life on the beach!

Love you guys!

Marva

anj · 11-26-2005, 01:43 PM

Hi, I'm down another 1/2 pounds. Only 3.5 to get my Christmas goal. I have 4 weeks left and I need to keep this up! It would be amazing and empowering to be able to lose weight during exams.

Shalbrihil · 11-26-2005, 04:26 PM

Good for you on your weight loss anj! You can do this through anything! Just have those SB snacks ready and waiting.

Good luck during those exams.

11-20-2005, 08:37 PM	#1
justmarvi Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,218 Gallery: justmarvi	Christmas Challenge - week of 11/21 Wow, we've finally made it to Thanksgiving week and it sounds like everyone is really focused. Anything to share?

11-20-2005, 09:10 PM	#2
PIR8LUVR Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 617 Gallery: PIR8LUVR Stats: Restart 11/03/08 254.4/246.6/199 WOE: South Beach Start Date: 9/6/05	I really need to focus this week. With Thanksgiving and my birthday back to back, I know I will cheat, but I don't want to make it a week long event like I have done in the past. I asked my mom for a very small cake so that there are no left overs. Fortunately, the gym on campus will be open all week except Thursday, so I can still get my workouts in. For me, I can usually maintain when I eat bad as long as I get a good workout in. I am hoping that is the case this week. After vowing to be perfect after lunch, I screwed up again. I had some spare time between things this afternoon so a friend and I went to Starbucks. I had the intention of getting a sugar free coffee, but ended up getting an Egg Nog Latte. AHH! As Scarlet O'Hara says, "Tomorrow is another day!" __________________ LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE Women who behave rarely make history!

11-20-2005, 09:59 PM	#3
Shalbrihil MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: California Posts: 1,870 Gallery: Shalbrihil Stats: maintaining my loss since 2005 WOE: SBD Phase 3 Start Date: June 2003	This week is pep talk week for me. I know this plan works - I know the right foods to eat for optimum health - I know what to do to maintain my loss - I've got the water drinking down now - Now let's get down to business and finish this thing! Sorry about the shouting but sometimes I can't hear unless I do. This is going to be a good week of achieving our goals for getting through this eating frenzy that we call Thanksgiving! Plan your strategies everyone...We are going to get through this and succeed! Have a good positive perfect day that's my plan for today! Hugs to you all. Be good to yourselves. __________________ Sharon 150# gone forever. Last edited by Shalbrihil : 11-20-2005 at 10:02 PM.

11-22-2005, 08:46 AM	#8
vessel of prayer Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW FL Panhandle but wish I was where there is SNOW Posts: 9,649 Gallery: vessel of prayer Stats: 186/155/143 -will get to 130 5'3" WOE: lower fat, no more than 3 starches daily Start Date: 09/10/2005	Doing good so far, lost 5 pounds since start of SB woe. Slowly but surely. I try to exercise everyday, and try to take off on Sund. Going to stay on plan for Thanksgiving except for a lc / lf version of a pumpkin cheesecake I saw on a lc cooking show. Will have one piece of it. I need to drink more water, but I left my 64 oz cup at church. Have to wait till Sun to get it.Going to start a book on how to boost metabolism sometime today. Thanks for this thread. It's appreciated. I am still hoping for total of ten pound loss during challenge . __________________ Sheila ~Where there is Breath, there is Hope~ started Rosedale 155, 9/29/08 148.6 10/07 147.8 10/21 146.8 10/28 145.6

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11-21-2005, 02:52 AM	#4
anj Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 731 Gallery: anj Start Date: 1/12/04	It's exactly five weeks till Christmas and I really want to lose 6 pounds by Christmas day. I think I'll be in size 12s if I get to 163. I know it will be hard because of exams but I'm really focused on losing weight during this exam period instead of gaining. To lose 1 pound a week, I only need a deficit of 500 calories a day. I just need to keep exercising and to watch my eating. I can't be ridiculously strict, but I also can;t go too crazy and start eating everything around. This is going to be a huge challenge for me. Not only because it's difficult, but I'd also like to prove to myself that I can not gain/lose weight during periods of stress. I know I'll have these periods through out my life (even when I'm finished with school) so I really need to learn to get away from the stress eating. Anyway, I'm excited to be part of this challenge. I'm glad I have you guys to do it with me.

11-21-2005, 08:39 PM	#5
justmarvi Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,218 Gallery: justmarvi	Today was my weigh in and I was 1 lb down from siggy and 6 lbs down from last Monday's weight. If I didn't have to cook beginning tomorrow for Thanksgiving, I think I could coast right through the meal and do fine. I'm really trying to focus on doing good and hoping to follow through. On a definite positive, I weigh 16 lbs less than last year at this time. Thanks for the pep talks, let's do it!

11-21-2005, 08:56 PM	#6
Shalbrihil MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: California Posts: 1,870 Gallery: Shalbrihil Stats: maintaining my loss since 2005 WOE: SBD Phase 3 Start Date: June 2003	Woo Hoo!!! Way to go gal friend! That is the best news tonight. My dinner night went better then I thought it would be. I found foods SB friendly and enjoyed them. Now it's kicking back getting ready for a perfect no eating night. Keep up the great work. We are getting strong now!!

11-22-2005, 08:37 AM	#7
PIR8LUVR Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 617 Gallery: PIR8LUVR Stats: Restart 11/03/08 254.4/246.6/199 WOE: South Beach Start Date: 9/6/05	My new goal is to lose 8 pounds by Christmas Eve and to at least maintain that weight until Jan. 2, 2006.

11-22-2005, 09:32 AM	#9
justmarvi Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,218 Gallery: justmarvi	You guys are doing so good!

11-25-2005, 02:01 PM	#10
anj Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 731 Gallery: anj Start Date: 1/12/04	How is everyone doing? I need to lose another 4 pounds to meet my Christmas goal! That's one pound per week.

11-26-2005, 09:56 AM	#12
justmarvi Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,218 Gallery: justmarvi	Good morning! Mercy, I had a long holiday, 3 fulls days of it with a full meal each day and lots of company and I'm ready to get back with the program. How about a little boot camp here? Out of the comfort zone and into action. I'm doing some phase 1 and back to the treadmill! Any gains are only a problem if I don't tackle them now. I think this is what we call life on the beach! Love you guys! Marva

11-26-2005, 01:43 PM	#13
anj Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 731 Gallery: anj Start Date: 1/12/04	Hi, I'm down another 1/2 pounds. Only 3.5 to get my Christmas goal. I have 4 weeks left and I need to keep this up! It would be amazing and empowering to be able to lose weight during exams.

11-26-2005, 04:26 PM	#14
Shalbrihil MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: California Posts: 1,870 Gallery: Shalbrihil Stats: maintaining my loss since 2005 WOE: SBD Phase 3 Start Date: June 2003	Good for you on your weight loss anj! You can do this through anything! Just have those SB snacks ready and waiting. Good luck during those exams.