Fourth of July Challenge

[DebbietheHugBug]

Welcome Fighting ha

You will get lots of support here. This board really keeps me motivated! :nod

[cruiser gal]

Another good week for me. I lost 4 lbs since last Tuesday, but I also excercised 6 days, so I guess that's the trick!!! I'm now at 228, just 8 lbs away from my July goal. I know I can do it. On my way to the gym now!!! :yes

[FightingTheFight]

Congrats on the loss Cruiser girl I am proud!

I am still not wieghing till my scheduled day. Last year I had a problem about weighing everyday and led to a down fall and will not let that overcome me again!

But I am here to report that I have upped my exercise by adding my "Hercules" program that I created for weight Lifting. Hard work=Hard results!

[LyssaRene]

Sorry haven't been checking in.

A lot of great losses! Congrats!!!! and congrats on the newest baby coming our way!!


I am now 17 pounds away from the new 4th goal. Not sure how close I will come but I am gonna try my hardest!!

[FightingTheFight]

Well I am 2 wks and 2 days from my weigh in. Which is cool because I am getting a little uneasy letting these little carbs sneak in. I go a little to crazy on pork rinds, cream cheese and other little things sometimes. So Since I am still on induction(extended) its time a for a squeaky clean induction for the final run.

I can't wait to get started Monday, I am adding more running into my training program. Although I am a little worried, I might Gain some muscle in the mean time and my weight my go up a tad lol..

[DebbietheHugBug]

Fighting, muscle is good. It makes you look much leaner! :nod

I totally fell off the wagon and gained some weight. I have recommitted today and am back on induction. I'm also going to workout AT LEAST 3X a week.

Also time to feel better. I didn't realize how good I felt on this WOL until I caved in to other pressures and now I feel..... blahhhh :anger

Tonight I'm going to do 30 min weight training and 30 min treadmill. :icondance

[Buddrfly]

Hello challengers! I'm down to 223lbs! 11lbs down since my last post. Also size 16/18 down from size 26/28! 23lbs to go for challenge goal!

[DebbietheHugBug]

iyshiaf, AWESOME!!! :icondance You are doing SO well!!! People like you keep me going!

I didn't realize I didn't post here yesterday. Monday, I did do 30 min weight training and 30 min treadmill. Last night I did 30 min treadmill but was in a LOT of pain! :help I have bursitis in my left hip and even after taking 2 prescription ibuprofen, it didn't help. I even iced it last night.

Moving on....... I will do 30 min treadmill tonight, even though the thought of it hurts. It's not looking good that I will try any lower body weight training yet.

[FightingTheFight]

Debbie, Just remember, Pain is weakness leaving the body! lol

[DebbietheHugBug]

Fighting.. gee thanks! I didn't think my little body could have that much weakness! LOL :yikes

However, I did 30 min on the treadmill last night and could hardly walk when I got home. My hubby got me some joint vitamins. I checked WebMD and Mayo Clinic sites and that's about all you can do for this :help

Tonight I'm going to rest and see if it calms down. Hope y'all have a great day! :hug

[FightingTheFight]

I am a little worried about you. I was thinking about you last night when I was going through some med books. I would take it a little easier, maybe do cardio thats a little easier on your hips.

Get a punching bag! you can go rounds on it, and it will wear out every muscle in your body. And you get a killer right hook too :nod

[DebbietheHugBug]

LOL thanks Fighting :hug a punching bag... hmmmmmm... maybe the hubby will volunteer LOL :guns

[FightingTheFight]

Lmao! :joy

Its a great workout, swimming might benefiet you too.

I am worn out this week, I've been put through the grinder with workouts.

I've finally tweaked and made it just the way I want it. So monday starts the new program. Its going to be killer, but I will push myself through it. I know I am capable.

today I didn't want to do my cardio, but I sat there and new that I should do just based on the fact that my mind is telling me not to...so I did it. and happy that I did!

[LyssaRene]

Fun fun.. TOM.. but still down 1 pound so I am ok with that.

Hope everyone has a wonderful week!

[DebbietheHugBug]

Alrighty, I didn't do any structured exercise over the weekend but did do a lot of walking while shopping. My hip is sore but feeling a little bit better.

I'm going to the gym tonight and will do 30 min on the treadmill. I'm not going to push myself too hard. Swimming is a wonderful idea. My gym has a swimming pool. They give classes that start too early for me to get to, but they keep a lap lane open for others. Thanks for the suggestion! :hug

I'll be out of town tomorrow and Wednesday but I'll be walking a lot. I'll make sure to take "legal" foods with me, although I don't think I'll really need to.

I'll check back on Thursday! :wave