Shape Up 2012 – Trespassing

[ladyoz]

GOAL : 6 kilos Week: 0 TOTAL: 0

phishfood great to meet you ...Sh'bam sounds like a lot of fun - that's what exercise should be !

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Okay, I'm biting the bullet and making a commitment. This week I'll drink the recommended amount of water (body weight/2/8 oz) and walk the fence line 3 times/day. My goal is to have one certain pair of pants fit loosely. They presently do not zip up. I'm ridiculous but I can't acknowledge the actual number that I weight. I get on a roller coaster with that. When I lose some, I want to celebrate, when I gain some I want to eat because it depresses me. It's better that I just not know until I get started and leveled out emotionally. I just found out that my tea mug holds 14 oz of tea and I usually have 3 cups -- without even trying, I'm off to a good start! Good luck everyone. See you next week!

[Jojo]

Weigh-in done this morning so now I have my starting point
Goal is 25, this week is 0 and total is 0.

I try to post a bit more later today about how I'm going to reach my goal and about the exercise goal too.
Now I have to run to the kitchen because hubby just called he is going to be home earlier and I promised to make dinner.

[spiffysmile]

Dec 31, 2011 21:37:11 GMT -5 Jablea said:

Irish1139, I’ll look forward to hearing more about the Hilton Head diet. I hate separate meals for everyone in the family too, maybe we can strategize ways around that. I’ve got a book called “Outsmarting the Midlife Fat Cell” that I’ll look thru again. I think it’s main thing was exercise though.

8toinfinity, you’ve got the weather on your side. Looking forward to your sweet potato recipe. And I like your motto.

Spiffysmile, we need to find you a lifestyle diet, I’m thinking the spin count might turn into minutes or seconds lol.

Phishfood, what’s sh’bam? I’m thinking something like belly dancing where you say “sh’bam” on each hip thrust. lol

Okay...checking in. *BTW....I already have a lifestyle diet....it's just not very healthy!*

Sticking with the whole ADAM DIET thing, I'm going with the US Top 40 spins of 24 plays. .... and taking baby steps here, I'm splitting those spins between aerobic and strength training. 5 days a week, I'll do 12 minutes of strength training and 12 minutes of 'aerobic housework' You'd be surprised how you can get the heart rate up if you run back and forth from the laundry room putting one piece of clothing away per trip.... and get things done at the same time! When Adam's single really takes off, I'll have a very spiffyclean home! And yes, I may have to make adjustments when his spins go into the stratasphere! *good advice jablea*

Goal...25LB, WEEK...0, TOTAL....0

[spiffysmile]

Jan 2, 2012 4:14:26 GMT -5 JanuarySnow said:

Happy New Year everybody count me in
I have always problems counting in pounds or whatever, so European style - I just need to loose up to 10 kilos, so any moral support will be welcomed
Unfortunately January is quite difficult time for it - we have three birthdays in the family and some outside, weight-gaining time >:(
I like to join you and just give me directions what to do. Maybe we should follow Adam's dance moves as an exercises till we can

Sending loads of moral support your way!

SUPPORT!....SUPPORT!....SUPPORT!

[stampsgal]

I keep on saying ...I am going to get back to exercising. I go in spurts...time to get some consisitency and setting this goal with the group may be my ticket. We eat pretty healthy...not perfectly, but it is not exercising that causes the creeping of pounds and inches.
so...Here goes...my goal to loose 10 pounds:

I will go to adult skate at least once a week.
I will go to the gym at least twice a week.
I will do some type of exercise when I watch tv three times a week.

Good luck everyone!!

Easy hot dinner dessert recipe to satisfy the sweet tooth. I think because it is warm it seems to satisfy more than a cold apple:
-slice an apple (size dependent) for 1 to 2 people in a baking dish
-dash of cinnamon
-add some fresca or diet sprite (if you don't mind dying of additives like aspartame) or even water works fine.
-microwave 4 min or bake to desired softeness
-option--toss in a few raisins (or leave out if sugar reduction is important)

[chapf]

First day always tough! Hang in there, my fellow Atopians!

[Curly]

I feel like I'm going to an AA meeting. Well, let's call it Adamoholics Anonymous. My name is Adamuse and I'm an Adamoholic. This has led to a 8lb weight gain since my stanning started in the summer of '09. I'm going to take the High Road here, and not blame Adam (although clearly it is his fault) ::) and take responsibility for my hours in front of the computer when I should have been exercising. I hate having a muffin top and feeling fat jiggle when I walk. The fat assessment thingy you hold with both hands at the gym had my on the edge of obese.

My goal is to lose 8 pounds by;

1. Going to the gym 3-4 times per week.

2. Walking the dog during daylight hours everyday so I can also cure my Vitamin D deficiency.

3. I'll need a lot of help with this one; Walking away from the computer after 1 hour and doing something active like 50 crunches or some housework at a super fast pace.

4. An absolute maximum of 3 hours stanning per day. I'd like to make it 2 but I'm being realistic.

5. Eat a healthy diet and cut out in between snacks which aren't fruit and vegetables. That pre dinner time is my down fall.

I think my biggest problem is that I do not want to be cured of the cause of my weight gain.

I've already broken rule 3 and 5 this morning. :-/

[irish1139]

i weighed in today. Lost O. Just about had a heart attack. Took all my before eating pills. Drank 8 oz. coffee, 16 oz. water.

Breakfast:
3/4 cup rice crispies
1/2 banana
1/2 cup skim milk

Since it is 11:31 a.m. here, I will start preparing our lunch which today is:

Fruit Plate:
1 slice fresh pineapple (approx. 1/4 cup)
grapes (1/2 cup)
banana (1/4 cup sliced)
Cottage cheese (1/4cup low fat)
Lettuce (a few leaves under fruit)
glass of iced tea (8 oz)

Dinner:
Baked chicken (5 oz.)
Baked potato (1 medium, no butter) I use butter buds
Vegetable (1/2 cup) I am having broccoli
Orange slices (approx. 1/2 cup)

Around 7:00 tonight, we get to have 2 slices of thin whole wheat bread toasted, sprinkled with cinnamon and artificial sweetener. I will have a cup of hot tea also. (8oz)

This will be my first day.
This afternoon I will spend 20 minutes with my walking tape and light weights
If all my posts bore you, please just skip them. It helps me to post all this. Why? I don't know.

good luck everyone. Do appreciate your recipes. Love that apple one. In a couple days
I get an apple as my night snack. Thanks.

[dyg]

Ok, guys, I have decided to join the health team :-)

I used to exercise and walk a lot, not to mention I followed a healthy mediterranean diet all of which kept me fit and energetic. However, for almost two years I have had a complicated RL and I have gained weight and my health has not been any good. So, I have decided to go back to my healthy habits.

I need to get rid of 6-8 kilos (no idea how much that is in pounds).

So today I started the exercise plan. Since I am in Caracas spending the holidays, and it is very dangerous to be outside, I am following a power-walk program that a friend a mine gifted to me: Walk Away the Pounds - Express by Leslie Sansone.
Today I completed 2 of the 4-mile program.

For my diet, I will eliminate fried food, sweets (except a teaspoon of marmalade in the morning sometimes); increase consumption of greens; vegetables in general; beans, nuts and water.

I will keep you posted on my progress :-)

Thanks for starting this thread and for the needed support :-)

ETA: forgot to say that I am planning to do the exericise program 5 days a week. My goal is to complete the 3 miles by next Monday. I have not weighted myself, only measured my waist and hips.

[8toinfinity]

Jan 2, 2012 11:32:12 GMT -5 Curly said:

I feel like I'm going to an AA meeting. Well, let's call it Adamoholics Anonymous. My name is Adamuse and I'm an Adamoholic. This has led to a 8lb weight gain since my stanning started in the summer of '09. I'm going to take the High Road here, and not blame Adam (although clearly it is his fault) ::) and take responsibility for my hours in front of the computer when I should have been exercising. I hate having a muffin top and feeling fat jiggle when I walk. The fat assessment thingy you hold with both hands at the gym had my on the edge of obese.

My goal is to lose 8 pounds by;

1. Going to the gym 3-4 times per week.

2. Walking the dog during daylight hours everyday so I can also cure my Vitamin D deficiency.

3. I'll need a lot of help with this one; Walking away from the computer after 1 hour and doing something active like 50 crunches or some housework at a super fast pace.

4. An absolute maximum of 3 hours stanning per day. I'd like to make it 2 but I'm being realistic.

5. Eat a healthy diet and cut out in between snacks which aren't fruit and vegetables. That pre dinner time is my down fall.

I think my biggest problem is that I do not want to be cured of the cause of my weight gain.

I've already broken rule 3 and 5 this morning. :-/

I was laid off in August from a job that had me sitting at the computer 10+ hrs. a day. I thought that one of the positives of that would be getting more exercise, but oops, I forgot about my freakin' addiction to the Adamnet. ;D

So, you're going for 3 hours a day. Mmmmm. I don't know. I may have to ease off a little slower. ::) But Imma try.

[8toinfinity]

Okay, this is my official check in for Monday morning. I weighed first thing in the AM, that will be routine:

Goal: 25 lbs
This week 0
Cumulative +1.5 (LOL - I think it's just from salty stuff yesterday so I'm thinking it's temporary)


Spiffy Smile, Phishfood, Jojo, ]

I think we're all going for the realistic maximum (25lbs, 11 Kilos) for the time period. Would you guys want to be the 25 Club?[/b] We may want to check in more often because it will really take consistency to achieve this - BUT IT IS POSSIBLE.

Irish - You may fit in here, too. I don't know your timing expectations.

Anyone else as well.

Not an exclusive club other than needing more encouragement - so all cheerleading welcome!

Here's an easy Kilo converter but you Finn's that sauna naked with your family may not ever let yourself go that far. One more benefit of sauna maybe?? 8-)

www.healthyweightforum.org/eng/converter.asp

[virg1877]

Checking in - first week of 11

Goal: 12lbs . This week is 0 & total is 0.

Making a walking playlist.
Starting with 9 songs and will add 1
new Adam song per week.
So after 11 weeks will have 20
songs. Picked 20 cause I'm hoping to
get 20 songs on new Tresspassing Album!

Will walk 3 times aweek to playlist so by
the time new album is out, I will
be in shape for all 20 songs.

I know- wishfull thinking on 20.. but whatever.



Off to a good start today. Brought to
work all my leftover holiday cookies and
treats. Dropped them off in the work
breakroom for coworkers.

Good luck all for week 1!!


(I dont normally post during work cause
I'm using my itouch with the tiniest screen -
drives me nuts - sorry if errors - hard to proofread)


appoligize

[JanuarySnow]

Jan 2, 2012 9:04:46 GMT -5 spiffysmile said:

Jan 2, 2012 4:14:26 GMT -5 JanuarySnow said:

I have always problems counting in pounds or whatever, so European style - I just need to loose up to 10 kilos, so any moral support will be welcomed

Sending loads of moral support your way!

SUPPORT!....SUPPORT!....SUPPORT!

Thank you, spiffysmile!

Checking in. Current weight - unmentionable Goal - 10 kg; week - 0; total - 0 :-/

[prism]

Checking in - first week

Goal: 10lbs . This week is 0 & total is 0.

Going to weigh myself every morning, started today, I think it helps keep me focused on the goal.

My mantra is portion control!

Plus gotta cut down on the late night snacking....no more grabbing handfuls of nuts or raisins because I can't stop at just one handful. Will substitute carrots, radishes and cucumbers. Kim chee is good too because it's very spicy and flavorful but not many calories.

Must come up with an exercise plan but haven't yet.

Good luck everyone and thank you Jablea for organizing this!