Sporty: Week 42 (11/29/07)

What an eventful day -- Baby M was born this morning and I made it to end of my 3 day fast! Weighed in at 210 (-6lbs ). Today I am transitioning off the fast and I have to drink diluted orange juice to prepare my body for food. I'm not physically hungry but I feel like I should be in my head? Anyways, planning to do low carb eating for 1 week then I'm off to vacation where I hope to eat in moderation and exercise.

For next week:
Diet - Low carb
Exercise - 5x
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Update for How much are you willing to lose
Initial: 248
Start: 220 (Aug -212; Sept - 206; Oct - 207 )
Current: Nov - 210

Sporty: Master Cleanse Day 3

Wt 210


Did salt water flush -- again a lot of flushing. Don't recommend if you can't be at home better to use the herbal laxative tea. Plan to end fast tomorrow.

Sporty: Master Cleanse Day 2

Wt 212

cramps around dinner time

not really hungry or really tempted

felt sick

exercised spintensity

Sporty: Master Cleanse Day 1

wt 219

salt water flush was a true flush. Literally had to RUN to the bathroom. Recommend starting on a weekend or when you could be home. Otherwise it requires "DEPENDS" to be safe.

I did it!

I got off my tush, and I proactively did a workout session.
Shout out to Sporty who keeps the weight loss perserverance alive.
After our convo today I committed to exercising today at 4:30pm
At 4:38pm I said "Oh snap!" and I jumped up. I said, no thinking, do whatever it takes. It's surprising what simple things could be deterents. Didn't bother to look for socks and shoes...decided to barefoot it...went with the first dvd I saw (Abs Diet)...no water bottle nearby, so I grabbed a cup and got started. Paused in the second routine to put on my new workout clothes I'd bought months ago.
Focused on the wall and just went for it. I was a bit off.
When he hopped, I squated. When he squated, I hopped.
When he jumped, I jacked. When he jacked, I jumped.
When he jogged, I walked.
When he bounced, I flounced.
But I stuck it out. It felt great. I feel good.
Gonna focus on one day at time. Exercise as many days as I can during the week.
New motto: What have I got to lose except calories and fat?

Sporty Week 41 (11/25/06)***

Hello Fellow Three Fats and a Skinny Members!!!

Can you believe that there are only 5 weeks left until the end of the year!!!! I had envisoned that I would be in a completely different place right now but reality says otherwise.

I didn't get a chance to blog or weigh-in on Thu (Thanksgiving Day) so I weighed in this morning -- 216. Yeah I know -- the steady climb continues :-(. Clearly, there is no healthy way that I can lose 17 lbs in 5 weeks to get to Onderland by Dec 31st. So, at this point I am hoping to end year at my lowest weigh-in of 206 lbs. To get there (lose 10lbs) is a bit unrealistic as I will be traveling for 3 of 5 remaining weeks. However, I find that setting a goal is always a good thing so I will try for it. I feel the need to do something drastic to kick-start the process so I'm allowing myself to fall into "fad diet" mode. I've decided to try the Master Cleanse (Lemonade Diet) for a couple days. The goal of course is to get back to doing weight watchers but I'm not there yet. I'll let you know how it goes.

Ginger: Turkey Trot

I'm doing a Turkey Trot (aka 5/10K) at 9am. I haven't worked my way up to running yet so it'll be another 5K walk with a few folks from church.

Happy Thanksgiving!

--Update--
We came in under the 60 minute mark. There's another local race on January 1st. I think I'm gonna enter and try to take it up a notch. Also, here's a picture from our lunch.

Ginger: Just Fine

Saw Mary J on the American Music Awards last night. Love the new single. It's a good one for my girl power playlist.

Ginger: Another frou frou product

Here's the latest in my list of random grocery store discoveries.

FAGE yogurt.

For a while now, I've been trying (unsuccessfully) to acquire a taste for plain, nonfat yogurt. With this brand, I think I've finally turned the corner. The 2% version -close enough to nonfat for me- was still "un-sweet" but super rich and creamy.

A half cup of low fat granola took it up a notch. I'll bet fruit and/or a touch of some kind of sweetener would be even better...

Sporty: Week 40 (11/15/07)

I want to stop gaining. It is my control to stop the gain. I pray for the will to make the effort. I must now turn on 5 lb alarm turned on due total gain of 6.5 (206 to 212.5).

Last week:
Weight: 212.5 (gain of 1.5)
Exercise: 3x (3x cardio, 2x strength)
Diet: Followed no plan
Journal: 4 days (partial)

This week:
Exercise: 5x (5x cardio, 2x strength)
Diet: Follow WW points
Journal: All foods

Sporty: Challenge Anyone?

48 days until the end of the year ... Interested in a mini-challenge to boost motivation? Posh and I talked a little about this yesterday.

Challenge Idea: Exercise 5x/wk until 12/31/07 (you choose type and time). Once a week just do a quick post.

Who's in?

Ginger: When the Panic Fades [Dissertation Edition]

So, my advisor recently told me to "pick up the pace" and not let myself get bogged down in any one chapter.

That kind of advice is usually good for at least three days of panic (productive) followed by constant low-grade anxiety (not productive). I thought I'd follow my own advice to Scary.

When the panic fades, I will remind myself that God brought me here. That truth is my antidote for "overwhelming and scary" and my motivation to make good choices!

Sporty: Week 39 (11/08/07)

I do want to be frog, just not feeling like one right now. Finding comfort/hope in -

Feb 8, 07 - 248 lbs
Nov 8, 07 - 211 lbs
Total loss - 37 lbs

Scary: When The Panic Fades

So I woke up and had a double chin about 3 weeks ago... WITHOUT bending my neck. I was like where did this come from? Then I thought back and realized it came from the many months that I have been spending not doing anything proactive about weight loss - they were all catching up to me starting with my chin. So I got in to a frenzy, stole my husbands IPOD and jumped on the treadmill - 3 x per week for an hour each time... not bad huh? Then I joined Jenny Craig with encouragement from Sporty and LOST 10 lbs... So happpy to see my chin recede... But here is the thing. I can't afford Jenny Craig - it is like $400 per month and if I could I really would - the food is good and it works - but for now that is not an option... So what has happened? I am again on no particular plan and soon my chin will grow. By the end of next week I will committ to join WW on line and begin to count my points. I will also start exercising again at least 3 times per week. We are out of town for a funeral this weekend - Tuesday so I will officially start the Sunday after that. Feel free to check up on me :-).

Ginger: Calling All Frogs

I saw this picture in church last week. It made me think about us.


I think we're all grateful for the talents -specific gifts- that God has given to us. The downside is that these strengths often play out unconsciously. They don't teach us much about striving...perseverance...commitment.

It's the stuff that doesn't come naturally that'll take us to a whole new level. In one sense, this kind of growth is deeply personal. It happens (or not) as we make choices. One choice may not seem like a big deal. Collectively, over time, they define us.

At the same time, our decisions aren't just about us. They also send messages to other people. For example, I know that when you are on, I'm inspired. When you're off, the bar feels lower. Who are the other friends, family members, co-workers, and kids(!) in our spheres of influence? What are we giving to them right now?

Success is great. In some ways, I think trying -as in sincere and dedicated effort- is equally powerful. Sure we care about our health outcomes, but the process of stretching beyond our comfort zones is also a gift to ourselves and to each other.

Never give up!

Love,
Ginger

Ginger: Tennis Class

I'm taking a tennis class this quarter.

So far it's been a lot of fun. The class is low-key but structured and the instructor is great at giving specific feedback. The hour usually flies by.

It feels good to try something new.

--Update 11/7---
We played doubles in class today. SO fun.

Ginger: #833

This morning I did my first 5K. It was a fun 50 minute walk. Woo hoo! I'm thinking about doing another one on Thanksgiving Day. We'll see...

Who's doing the Couch-to-5K Running Plan featured on our bulletin board? It looks good. Anyone?

Sporty: Week 38 (11/01/07)

Weighed in at 210. This is a 3 lb gain from last week. Let's just say that even though I spent $150 on Jenny Craig and groceries. I got initmate with Wendy's, McDees and Papa Johns.

Onderland is a bit lost in the fog but I hope to get to the clearing....

It is only when you stop trying that you fail....I'm still trying.