2010 Summer/Christmas Challenge

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

** Mods i hope it's ok to start a bit of a challenge, if not can someone please let me know **

I guess it's hard to dispute the fact that summer is coming and most of us want to look warm weather ready, even if that means just a little more 'respectable' in our togs than usual.

So who's in... i find it's easier working towards a goal when i have other people making me a little more accountable for my actions.

Let us know your current weight, your goal weight, measurements and anything else that might HELP US HELP YOU reach your goals.
It does not need to be a WEIGHT bassed goal, lets make this a summer health challenge... maybe you want to run a marathon or be able to walk to the shops and back, no goal is too small and no goal is too big... we CAN work through them together.

for now PM me your details: Your goal, current weight etc

We will make weigh in's (for those doing weight based) on a Monday if that works for everyone.

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

Participants:

Antheia SW 106kg - GW: 85kg - Current Weight: Loss to date:

Appletree SW: - GW: 0000 - Current Weight: Loss to date:

CharlieBrownGirl: SW: ?? GW: 65kg - Current Weight: Loss to date:

Doodlebug SW: - GW: 0000 - Current Weight: Loss to date:

Jewel SW: 87kg GW: 82kg - Current Weight: Loss to date: **little by little - aiming to loose 5kg at a time**

Pandora SW: 102.7 GW: 75kg - Current Weight: Loss to date:

Raupe SW: 108 GW: 78kg - Current Weight: 94.6kg Loss to date: 13kg **Goal for 10kg by summer**

Rufalina Goal: doing it for HEART HEALTH

Spring Angel: Goal: Loose 10kg

Traveller SW: - 81.5 GW: 65kg - Current Weight: 72.5kg Loss to date: 9kg

~Kim~ SW: - GW: 0000 - Current Weight: Loss to date:

~ Zarava Flutterby ~ SW:103.3kg - GW: 80kg - Current Weight: Loss to date: **Goal - 10kg by summer **

[Antheia]

I'll join in. Will PM you once i weigh myself.

Can you invite me to the facebook group? My name is Tegan Archer.

[Antheia]

Ok have Pm'ed you my stats ZF.

What is everyone doing to acheive their goal? I'm going to try and eat more healthily and go for a walk everyday. I'm also doing situps and crunches to help with my seperated stomach muscles from my recent pregnancy. Need to increase my water intake too.

[~Kim~]

Me, I'm so in. Mum and Dad are here atm but will measure and post as soon as I can. I just sent you a friend request ZF if you can invite me to that group?

[Doodlebug]

Me too please, I'm trying to give ww a go but could use all the extra motivation I can get!

Can you please add me? Sharon Magee.

[HotI]

I'm going to try and eat more healthily and go for a walk everyday. I'm also doing situps and crunches to help with my seperated stomach muscles from my recent pregnancy. Need to increase my water intake too.

I was told by the physio not to do sit ups because it can increase the seperation. I have been wondering how long this applies for. (my bub is 6 months old). Have you seen a physio and been cleared to do sit-ups again?

[Traveller]

I'm in. Starting weight 81.5kg. Current weight 72.5kg. Goal weight 65kg.

I am losing it by the old fashioned slog of lower calories and more exercise, currently on 1200 calories per day. I have recently switched to lower carbs too to try and help me get off my current plateau.

[Antheia]

I was told by the physio not to do sit ups because it can increase the seperation. I have been wondering how long this applies for. (my bub is 6 months old). Have you seen a physio and been cleared to do sit-ups again?

Really? hmm..might have to google what i could do to help then. Can't really afford to see a physio right now unfortunatly.

Appletree, that's a good looking gym routine. Well done!

In regards to eating, i am going to follow the healing foods pyramid. It emphasizes foods known to have healing benefits, plant-based choices, variety and balance, support of a healthful environment, and mindful eating.

It's raining today so i can't go for a walk sadly. Any suggestions on what i could do instead?

[CharlieBrownGirl]

ZF - Just pm'd you my details Can't believe I did that! Sooo embarrassing!!

Leesa: I can't seem to find the Fat Chick Slim group on FB. Could you pm me a link? Pretty please

I'm on my phone atm, but I'm pretty sure the link is in Leesa's signature unless it's been removed since I used it.

my weight gain was the result of doing zero exercise after I was injured in a minor car accident.

Dec 2008 I was 60kg. Sadly 2 years and 20kg later, I'm able to walk 6km a day without pain.

I'm hoping and aiming to get to 65kg.

I really should have done something sooner - I joined WW and brought Body Trim and the info has just sat on the shelf
I'm a Bridesmaid in 12 days and I'm hoping to at least drop 3-4kg before the wedding.

[Pandora]

Raupe - leave off the K - fat chic slim

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

IT's A NEW WEEK and the start of a NEW YOU...

So ladies how are we all feeling today?
I am going to 'shame' myself and take some photos this morning, will put them on the FB page we have opened so i am holding myself accountable to MAKE A CHANGE.

This morning for breakfast i has 1/4 mango, 1/2 pear, 1.5 slices of vegemite toast and a mint green tea!
We have just swapped to nuttelex for DD2's allergies which i THINK will be a lot better for all of us anyway.

I have gone back to the green tea as it means NO MILK and NO SUGAR.

I weighed myself this morning and have a 'morning' weight of 102.7, i am shattered my ticker only allows us to write WHOLE weights no .7 etc so it says i have lost a kilo when really it's not completely so i am going to have to change my ticker

Hope everyone has a great day, will update and add you in CharlieBrownGirl -

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

Ok i took my 'shame' photos and lets just say THESE will be motivation for a long long time to come!

[Raupe]

Raupe - leave off the K - fat chic slim

D'oh! How did I not realise? Stupid German brain.

Thanks so much! Found it now

PS: No, there is no link in Leesa's sig anymore! (only to her blog, not the fb page)

Thanks again!

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

So i am making myself a challenge this week:

1. WATER, WATER, WATER:
I drink water a fair bit but i need to drink more, we have cut out softdrink here which is GREAT but we have cordial with tea and sometimes during the day... NO MORE... I am going to drink LOTS of water... might try and fill a cordial jug and see how many i can get through in a day... will let you know how i go!

[Pandora]

I need to swap coffee for water. There is a water drinking challenge thread in the forum somewhere...perhaps it's time fr a bump up

[Traveller]

I tend to drink tea, with only a splash of milk. Am really not a fan of drinking water unless I am at the gym, is that still an ok way to get my fluid intake? I easily have 6 cups a day.

I have been on a plateau for ages, unable to get below 73kg, so I have recently cut down my carbs and upped my protein. It's taking some getting used to but today I am so pleased, my carbs (bad ones mainly, not fruit and veg) have been so low that I get the most awesome treat. Pasta for dinner!

Has anyone else tried a short spell of low carb to give their diet a kick start, and how long before I can be back on normal (165g a day) carbs?

[Antheia]

Traveller, how do you know how many carbs are in each food? This is what i have trouble with.