Keeping our Cool: December Diet Challenge

[liv]

Re: Keeping our Cool: December Diet Challenge

Thanks you every one for reporting yesterday. Today is last day to join. Come on people jump on and have some December fun

I am ticking off responses on my chart and will post it tomorrow and then we start a new chart.

xochitl: Welcome to the challenge

Ohbehave. Wow on your shopping experience. I am quite in awe. It is nice to go down sizes. Strawberries are not really good here in winter. I sometimes end up using cranberry sauce instread - which I like but it has quite a bit of splenda in it.

Carole Glad to hear you had a better day. I always adore your food reports. You cooks so well I want to come over.

Mission = Way to go beating the flu. Don't be worried about starting with the clean induction again. Sometimes that happens. Just do it. I am not too fond of induction but I like how the phase straighten you out.

JulieB - Yes those gathering has me a bit worried too. I do not really like to much fuzz and planning. But I know it is important. Sounds like you are on a head of the game already.

LovingThyself- So what did your son think about Shred. Wow we are quite few on this board doing JM workouts now. maybe we should get together and come notes. It is a tough workout.


So I am on schedule - starting to feel better. Resolved some issued with my DH. Storm clouds gone!!!! Huge relief. I did not do the scale yesterday either but I did today. I am still fine on maintaining. But maintaining does take work and I just started. Made my thai soup (Tom Kha gai) which I find so soothing. And got my 10K run in. I love running. I run slow but it is a great ME time. And I was a good mom. Went with my DD to see New Moon - even though teenage sexual angst is not one of my favourite topics. Fortunately I was back to reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo in the evening - page turner that one.
Hope everyone has a good sunday. I am planning some Jillian Michaels workout and some yoga later.

[Ohbehave007]

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December 6th:
I was lazy today. I am one glass away from my water goal, but besides that I haven't really focused on my goals. I washed 6 loads of clothes and did some cleaning in the kitchen and bathroom. My boyfriend asked my brother and his girlfriend to leave today so we had some time alone, which was nice. Boyfriend cooked so I didn't even have to do that. I am quite sore though...not sure why. I watched "Cloudy with a chance of meatballs" this afternoon, it was good. Thats about it. Lazy day.

[Alexa]

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Report for Dec 5th and 6th (today).

I went out last night and rank a bit too much but did not cheat! Am so pleased because parties and trains (I went by train) are my danger zones. I'm not feeling 100% (random nausea days and stomach ache) so haven't exercised.

Tommorrow will shred level 2 and eat clean

[mission to lose]

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Hi Everyone!

Did some Tai Chi again today, that's about all I can handle for now. Still tire very easily. And I am meeting my sister at Mom's today. (Yesterday was 1 week since Dad's funeral.) We are going to help her with Christmas decorating. Basically getting boxes from the attic, and then Mom deciding what to put where. And then I am picking up Younger Son from the airport. He is arriving at 11:00pm (UGH). Coming back from Calif, visiting DH, who left here Monday. When am I gonna get to finally make the final move!!! Darn economy and it's complications! Midway Airport is 10 minutes from Mom's house. I am planning on taking a nap at Mom's. Still need it.

[blueberrylady]

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Wow, where did the time go?

I have been doing all right, I guess. I've had a couple of slip-ups in my diet but little ones, just bites.

I've been getting lots of exercise, maybe too much. It's pruning season and I've spent hours at a time dragging brush uphill and am usually so stiff and sore the next day that I can't move! The old joints do that to you when you get to my age (64)!

I've cut back on the tea and am taking my vitamins again so I'm fine in those 2 departments but I'm having trouble managing the stress. I've been deep cleaning and decorating for Christmas so Ive been very busy. And my daughter and granddaughter next door have been sick for the past week so we've been staying away from each and my daughter who lives out of state, just had surgery last week and there's nothing I can do to help either one of them, so that's stressful too! I keep finding myself staring into the fridge a dozen times a day and although I usually just walk away, for some reason it keeps calling me back! It gets so frustrating!!!

The worst thing is that I'm having back problems and can't lie down at all anymore so I've been sleeping sitting up on the recliner since July. I can't even recline on it, I have to sit up and there are times when all I want to do is lie down and go to sleep but I can't. I've had this problem off and on for years and my doctor just says take an Alleve before you go to bed. Well, all that does is give me acid reflux which I cured when I went on Atkins and I'm not going back to it! Hopefully it will get better soon.

[barrnone]

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looks like everyone's doing great - I slip on the weekend, not really food-wise, but get a little lazy. Need to get in the habit to exercise. Did go bowling last night, and shopping today - so some movement, but certainly not enough. Pretty lazy/hazy day in Wisconsin. Grocery shopped - we have a new grocery store here [HyVee], thought we'd try it out...I was totally lost the entire time...not sure it's better than my regular, but want to compare receipts to see if it's worth it!

Just made steak/peppers/onions for late lunch, smells great.

check in 12/6 - plan to get my a** in gear this week...not doing as well as I hoped.
1. Weight in the 220's the 'majority' of the month - 1/6 - almost there this morning
2. Take my supplements [almost] every day - 3/6 - need to get better at this one!
3. Journal [fitday] at least 5 days/week - 4/6 - bad on the weekends
4. Lose 5 inches [will measure on 1/1]

[kaylasgram]

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Hey Liv,

Iam checking~in & for having another Darn Cold "Again" things are going well !!!

Diet: My Goal is to "Stick Strickly" to my Daily WOE Plan on Fitday.com !!!

I have been logging all of my meal's into Fitday & Sticking to them this week !!!

Water: My Goal is to drink 100oz per day !!!

I have met all of my daily 100oz water Goal's this week!!!

Supplements: My Goal is to take Multivitamins/Multiminerals , Fish Oil Caps, Ester~C & Probiotics !!!

I have taken all of my daily supplements this week !!!

Yea Me !!! ~Cindi~

Have another GREAT December Diet Challenge Week Everyone !!!

[LovingThyself]

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LIV: my son enjoyed Shred....he kept up with it without complaining... Too cute.

Day started slow, usually on Sunday we visit my mother early. Today I didn't get there till 1pm. I didn't exercise today, rest day for me. My eating has been on target and water too. My mom made a dessert... although it smells nice, I have no craving for it... VICTORY for me!!!! Aside from that, I'm feeling okay, had a slight headache took something for it.

I hope everyone enjoyed their Sunday.

[gonnabeskinny]

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Can I still join?

[Kntrylady]

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OK... I give, I'm joining ) I kept thinking it might be one too many challenges, but I figure it will help along with the others.

Daily Goal: NO Cheating !! Take Vitamins and Calcium/Magnesium every single day
Weight: NO gain this month. (but of course I'd love to loose)
Diet: Need to start moving through my rungs, at least OWL 3 by the end of the month
Water: in Challenge for 100oz daily
Exercise: Minimum every other day.... ~Complete ABS, Squats, Push-up, and Stability Ball challenges... ~ Use Cross Country Skier (nordic track) at least 3x's weekly...
Planning: Bringing an ice chest with me with snacks, even if going down the road (just in case)
Taking care of me: Not allow others to guilt me into a schedule... in spite of the holidays. Get at least 7 1/2 hours of sleep nightly.
Reward: No idea what to choose here...

[Whatsername]

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I want to join. Sorry I am so far behind on things.
I am just trying to get back on plan and stop being sloppy about. it. Same for th exercise.
Sorry just took my sleepy pill for the night and that ia about all I can say.

Sounds like a great challange/ i might have more ideas tomrros.

Nighters all...

[Dollydagger1979]

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OHHHHH! I hope its not too late for me! Internet has been down.

I've been slacking and could use some structure Liv! I already got rid of the fat clothes and MUST stay on track! If acceptable, I'd like to join if not too late, if i can't I'm still going to stick to these goals! OH YES!

Daily Goal: No Cheating
Weight: Get in to the mid to low 220's and no gaining by 1-1-10
Water: AT LEAST 64oz daily
Suppliments: Take Vitamin D regularly, don't miss any Metformin pills
Exercise: GO BACK TO THE GYM! I have A MEMBERSHIP, 3x week
Planning: Make meals ahead of time for easy access
Take care of me: spend one hour every day just focusing on me.
Reward: Nice dinner with my boyfriend and a night out on the town

I hope everyone does well!

[liv]

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Gonnabeskinny - yes join just write up your goals and your are in

[liv]

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Challenge Summary After week one

akader

My goal for this month is 125 lbs
I will not eat sugar free candy
take supplements regularly
DRINK WATER!!!
Exercise at least 5 times a week from the 3 days i already do

Reports in week one: None

alexa

Weight: I would like to stay under my current weight for the whole of the month. I think I'll probably lose a bit more before I go away and probably gain a little back but I don't want to be up to 196lbs again.

Diet: I will eat clean at home. When not at home I will make good choices. I will also take some of my own 'treat' type foods so I don't get tempted.

Water: I don't monitor this because I'd always drunk a lot of water. I'll remember to carry on with this when at others houses too and am out of my routine.

Supplements: I will buy some more - ran out and not replaced. Also vit c and echinsea for fending off colds.

Exercise: Up until 22nd I will be doing the shred (with 1 day off per week allowed if I fel I need it). After that I will do exercise when I have time but will go for a minimum of every other day over the time of being away. This will include pushups, abs, etc but also long walks. I will go to any kickboxing classes I have time and transport to.

Planning: I will plan alternative treats to take with me to relatives to make the sugary stuff less tempting.

Taking care of me: I will do some meditating, have warm baths after extreme stretching and spend more time on getting ready for Christmas parties.

My Reward: This is hard! I think if I manage all this that will be reward in itself! But I will get P90X in the new year to shape my workouts.
Reports in week one: Good
Reports in week Two:

barrnone

1. Weight in the 220's the 'majority' of the month
2. Take my supplements every day
3. Journal [fitday] at least 5 days/week
4. Lose 5 inches

Reports in week one:good
Reports in week Two:

blueberrylady

To lose the extra 6 pounds I've gained lately.
To exercise at least 5 days a week.
To start exercising to my favorite video again.
To drink more water and less tea.
To take my vitamins regularly and
To deal better with my stress.

Reports in week one: good
Reports in week Two:

Chinadoll


1) Retrieve my copy of DANDR and reread it when I get home. Twice.
2) Make a plan for OWL. Not the individual foods, but a plan for how to follow it more closely without getting lazy.
3) Commit to major veggie consumption. I do fine, but I want my carbs to be continuing to come mostly from the veg no matter what rung I am on--I see this as a key to long term success for me.
4) Try to maintain my fitness level in December even with the traveling.

Reports in week one: good
Reports in week Two:


d33na

Weight: by the 1/1/2010 Id like to be under 100kilos...not set in stone but a focus

Diet: I will not torture myself over the silly season with keeping foods in the house i cannot eat...the family can have a tasty Atkins xmas

Water: 64oz min per day!

Supplements: I will be focusing on vitamin D as my doc told me I needed more

Exercise: 30 minutes of brisk walking at the minimum every day...thats about 2kms...I try and get 2-3 of those walks in a day

Planning: The majority of the snacks and foods I make will be Atkins friendly...my focus this year is to be happy wirth those aroiund me that i love...not stuffing my face to prove it

Taking care of me: I have bought one or two pretties to wear including some awesome brass earrings from Brazil...and a pink and black funky top...

My Reward:
I want to wake up on the 1st of January knowing I have done my very best to stay healthy...and start the new year with no regrets...a guilt free year full of wonder and excitement because I now have the energy and clear headspace to do/be/creative everything I want to!

Reports in week one: None
Reports in week Two:

Dolce Vita


would like to lose up to 12-14lbs... I am diabetic so definitely will not be eating any pie this season, I can have my carb intake in other ways... I want to try and power walk in the afternoons, and currently have started taking a multi vitamin pack ,

Reports in week one: None
Reports in week Two:

Dollydagger1979
Daily Goal: No Cheating
Weight: Get in to the mid to low 220's and no gaining by 1-1-10
Water: AT LEAST 64oz daily
Suppliments: Take Vitamin D regularly, don't miss any Metformin pills
Exercise: GO BACK TO THE GYM! I have A MEMBERSHIP, 3x week
Planning: Make meals ahead of time for easy access
Take care of me: spend one hour every day just focusing on me.
Reward: Nice dinner with my boyfriend and a night out on the town

Reports in week one: None
Reports in week Two:

farmwife

I'm going to be tracking my food again as that was getting away from me. Reports in week one: one
Reports in week Two:

Gonnabeskinny


No goals set yet
Reports in week one: None
Reports in week Two:

goomama

Weight: I would like to not gain any weight. Well, really I would like to get down to 160, but I've been stuck at 166 for the last month, so... :/

Diet: I'd like to figure out what is making me stuck.

Water: I'm going to remember to drink it! I'll shoot for 64 oz. a day -- I'll join the water challenge once I finish typing this.

Supplements: I will continue taking my supplements. Maybe I will even try going to a tanning salon around the corner -- I found one that has high levels of UVB to help with Vitamin D production.

Exercise: I want to do the elliptical every day until 12/11 and then 3x per week after that (is there an elliptical challenge?). If there is an ab challenge, I will join that, but otherwise, I'm going to shoot for 200 crunches/day. I'm going to do my inner thighs with some 10lb weights I have, and my triceps with the 20lb weights.

Motivation: I will not binge on my trip to Vegas! I'll be fine on Christmas. Will not binge at wedding on NYE at fancy hotel.

Planning: See above. I'll bring some macadamia nuts, coconut oil, stevia and buffalo jerky along with me so I am not hungry.

taking care of me: I am going to set aside some time to knit and sew.


Your reward If I shed 6lbs this month, I'm going to go buy an article of clothing for myself!!
Reports in week one: good
Reports in week Two:


gumby87


I haven't lost any weight the last month due to my not sticking to program and sneaking little cheats here and there,
so my first goal will be to restart induction today and give myself a good 14 day head start.
Reports in week one:

honeybee1
Weight: Get to 180lbs
Diet: Focus on the goal and not give in to those high carb foods
Water: close to a gallon a day
Supplements: take my multi V and CLA
Exercise: 1 hr of cardio (30 min running and 30 elliptical or stairmaster)30 Puch-ups and not the girl ones,80 full sit ups since that is how they do them in basic training.
My Reward: I want to purchase a really nice outfit to ring in the new year and also get a much needed haircut!!
Reports Week one: Good
Reports in week Two:


imagood1

1. Get into the 170's this month!
2. 2 mile minimum on the treadmill each time I get on.
3. Add an exercise video back into my routine this month.
4. Spend some "alone" time each week.

Reports in week one: good
Reports in week Two:

Julie B

Goals: Staying on plan (no cheating), exercise minimum 4x/week.
Hopes: Gonna get to Onederland this month

Reports in week one:good
Reports in week Two:


kaylasgram

Weight: My Goal is to loose the weight I've gained from my New Med (Neurontin for Lupus ) in November, while suriving
all the Xmax Holiday Goodies in the process !!!

Diet: My Goal is to "Stick Strickly" to my Daily WOE Plan on Fitday.com !!!

Water: My Goal is to drink 100oz per day !!!

Supplements: My Goal is to take Multivitamins/Multiminerals , Fish Oil Caps, Ester~C & Probiotics

Motivation: My Goal is to get as close to my "Final Goal Weight" as poss by my 1yr Atkins Anniversary on 1/1/10 !!!

My Reward Goal: Is Still Up In The Air !!!
Reports in week one:good
Reports in week Two:



Kntrylady

Daily Goal: NO Cheating !! Take Vitamins and Calcium/Magnesium every single day
Weight: NO gain this month. (but of course I'd love to loose)
Diet: Need to start moving through my rungs, at least OWL 3 by the end of the month
Water: in Challenge for 100oz daily
Exercise: Minimum every other day.... ~Complete ABS, Squats, Push-up, and Stability Ball challenges... ~ Use Cross Country Skier (nordic track) at least 3x's weekly...
Planning: Bringing an ice chest with me with snacks, even if going down the road (just in case)
Taking care of me: Not allow others to guilt me into a schedule... in spite of the holidays. Get at least 7 1/2 hours of sleep nightly.
Reward: No idea what to choose here...
Reports in week one:good
Reports in week Two:

liv

Weight: I need to use the scale - I do not weigh myself weekly and I need to maintain. I will report weight tomorrow

Sliding - slip sliding away. I do this - especially in the winter - I do not directly cheat but I eat too many of these and too many of those and it the end I overeat carbs - bad carbs. So I am going to be good in this area

Exercise - I notice I have started to find excuses to skip my sessions. I decided to sign up for a new challenge to motivate myself. And I will do regular exercise

Taking care of myself - I feel bad when I do too much computers or tv and I do not do my chores - I would feel better if I just took a few minutes more everyday to do some pick up and chores. I know I like it when I do. I will bring some outer calm in my environment and help my inner calm in this so stressful month.

Cooking - I will try a new recipe this month - something different but legal. I have to do some research on this one

Vitamins - it is so dark - I feel it having an impact - I am going to do some Bs and Ds this month. I also thought I would try some Applecider vinegar this month to see what it does. I keep making bone broths to use for mineral supplements

Reward - If I can really do good I think I would like to buy myself something cute - I'll post a picture
Reports in week one: good
Reports in week Two:

LovingThyself

Weight: Reach 245 by December 31st.
Diet: More veggies.
Water: 84 oz
Supplements: take daily, add flax seed & fish oil.
Exercise: 30 to 45 minutes of exercise 4 to 5 times a week.(Wii/Stationary bike/walking)
Planning: Be prepared for outings that may occur, Christmas lunches at work especially!
Reward: Mani/Pedi
Reports in week one: good
Reports in week Two:


mission to lose

Supplements: Be more regular about taking my supplements besides the daily vitamin.

Weight: Try to lose at least .5# each week

Water: Continue my 96 ounces per day.

Exercise: Get out to the club more often, not just exercising at home.
(After I recover from the flu)
Reports in week one: good
Reports in week Two:

missLon
Weight: Lose 5-10 pounds.

Diet: Stick to the induction foods ONLY. NO Alcohol! Drink 4-5 16oz bottles of water daily. Plan my meals daily, prepare nightly.

Supplements: Remember to take my multi-vitiamin daily.

Exercise: 4-5 days per week for 75 mins cardio. After I lose the first 10 pounds I'll start a weight training routin to build muscle and continue burning fat.
Reports in week one: None
Reports in week Two:

ohbehave007

Weight: Get into the 140's finally! (I will take 149 by January 1st )
Diet: Stay focused and avoid pitfalls.
Water: 64oz Daily.
Supplements: Get enough fiber, 25-30g a day.
Exercise: 20 min of Elliptical Trainer 3x a week, 100 REAL Puch-ups by January 1st.
Planning: Plan big events (Christmas Day/New Years) before hand to avoid going hungry/slipping. (This is actually almost done)
Taking care of me: Get aleast 8 hours of sleep a night and spending some "quality time" with my boyfriend.

Your reward
A hair cut at a salon by my birthday in January. (I'm thinking a Asymmetrical Bob)
Reports in week one: good
Reports in week Two:

Whatsername


Working on goals

xochitl
No goals set yet
No reports yet

[liv]

Re: Keeping our Cool: December Diet Challenge

Welcome everyone. Please set your goals if you did get around to it. I keep a chart for counting up reports. Reporting is good for us. Keep us focussed. So you may get a PM if you did not report of skip a few too many days.