Monday, June 25, 2012

Summer Sizzle Slimdown Challenge Week 3

Third week down!

Weight:
Last week: 251.7 lbs
This week: 250.2 lbs (Usually weigh in on Friday, but this is my Wednesday weight)

The tracking has been going well. I made a side challenge with 2 friends that we would track - and stay on track - for at least 10 out of 14 days. (One of the Ladies does not track weekends, so that's why we didn't go for 100%)

I was planning on getting more exercise in this week, and life happened! I got 2.5 hours in, and that included
45 MINUTES OF ZUMBA!!!
which was, of course, this weeks New Exercise Challenge!
And, as planned, I did the dvd at home. REALLY made an effort to do all the exercises. I rarely laugh out loud, but I did that Wednesday morning. Thankful I was not in a class, thankful I don't have a full length mirror in the living room. Thankful I don't have neighbors looking in my windows. And thankful that those 45 minutes were over. I am so uncoordinated on my feet.
I may do it again, but probably not something I'll do regularly.

So this Weeks Mini-Challenge is to drink 3 liters of Water a day.
Since it's getting cooler down here (officially winter now!) I've not been drinking as much water as I should/could be. So, this week, bottom's up!


Have a great week!
Casey

Sunday, June 17, 2012

SSSC week 2

Second week down!

Weight:
Last week: 250.4 lbs
This week: 251.7 lbs - a gain, groan:(

I've been tracking fairly regulary, which is so good! I'm glad Rochelle got us doing that first thing because I do believe it to be an important part in weight loss!I've gotten more fruit in this week, yummy oranges and grapefruit are in season here now! And I've been drinking more water, since it wasn;t as cold here as last week!

This weeks challenge was 6 hours of exercise. I didn't quite make it because I was still having intense headaches until Tuesday. So, I got in 4 hours and 20 minutes, walking, pilates, aerobics and volleyball.
Wednesday I decided to go no sugar, no flour for a few days to see if my headaches would ease up, and I think they did. So I'm looking to make that a more permanent thing.

This next week is New Exercise Challenge!
I recently aquired a Zumba dvd, and I've been saving it for this week :) In the privacy of my home I'm going to be making a fool of myself, I'll let you know how it goes!

Also, keep tracking, and I'm going to go for 6 hours of exercise again! Hopefully I can make it this week!

All the best to my fellow Challenge Takers!
Have a great week!
Casey

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Summer sizzle slimdown challenge week 1

First week down!

Weight:
Last week: 250.4 lbs
This week: 250.4 lbs - no change!

I pretty much got the tracking down again. It's been difficult, but I don't hate doing it. I just forget. I was over my daily calories once according to MFP. My personal challenge will be to eat more fruit and veggies now. And drink more water! Both those things are hard for me once it gets colder. Which it has been here!
I'm looking forward to this next weeks challenge so I'll get moving more.

I've had a rough week. I'm not making excuses - but all 4 of my kids have been sick at least one day this past week. My husband was out of town for 4 days and I had a migrane for 2 days (I often have headaches, though this has been my second migrane). My house has been neglected, but I'm so glad I have someone come in to help me. And now that my kids (and I) are better, we are keeping up with the clutter.

Here's hoping for a better week, with lots of water, fruit and movement!

Casey

Monday, June 4, 2012

Another challenge: Summer Sizzle Slimdown!

Hey people!
It's been a while...
I first must apolagize to Maren for abandoning the Ready for Summer challenge. Travel, illness computer breakdown, and then there was the lack of umph. Sorry!
But that didn't keep me from signing up for a new challenge... the Summer Sizzle Slimdown Challenge. Here in the southern hemispere we're getting out sweaters out and are putting another log in the fireplace, but we'll find the sizzle!!
Thanks Rochelle for hosting the challenge and letting me join even though I'm late!
Looking forward to meeting new friends, and reconnecting with some old ones!
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Here's the rules! And my update!
1. PICTURES ARE WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS -





2. MEASUREMENTS -Update on June 3, July 1, August 5, Sept 2.
Upper Arms - 15"
Calf - 18"
Thigh - 27.5"
Waist - 46"
Hips - 52"
Bust - 48.5"
Neck - 15"

3. WEIGHT - weekly updates!
06/04/2012 - 250.4lbs


WEEKLY CHALLENGES

Week 1 - (begin June 3) - WRITE IT ALL DOWN
I'll be using MyFitnessPal, anyone like to add me, I'm Caseys279.

Week 2 - (begin June 10) - SIX HOURS OF EXERCISE

Week 3 - (begin June 17) - TRY A NEW FITNESS ACTIVITY OR PIECE OF EQUIPMENT

Week 4 - (begin June 24) - 100 oz OF WATER AND SHARE A FAVORITE HEALTHY RECIPE

Week 5 - (begin July 1) - LOSE 2 lbs THIS WEEK (and post pics/measurements if doing so)

Week 6 - (begin July 8) - VEGETARIAN WEEK

Week 7 - (begin July 15) - COMMIT TO AND SIGN UP FOR A 5K

Week 8 - (begin July 22) - EMBRACE A FITNESS FEAR

Week 9 - (begin July 29) - NO SUGAR (unless it's all natural) AND NO SNACKING AFTER DINNER

Week 10 - (begin August 5) - SET A FITNESS/WEIGHT LOSS GOAL FOR YOURSELF (and post pics/measurements if doing so)

Week 11 - (begin August 12) - TELL US HOW ARE YOU FEELING AND SHOW YOUR WEIGHT LOSS IN FOOD

Week 12 - (begin August 19) - SURPASS YOUR FITNESS/WEIGHT GOALS FROM WEEK 10

Week 13 - (begin August 26) - LOW CARB WEEK & NO EATING OUT

Challenge ends Sept 2 - Final Weigh-in, Measurements, Pictures and Thoughts....