40 pounds in 4 months

[Cruisin May 2012]

I really liked the trampoline boot camp class, it was a nice change. But I will tell you that I was sore when I went in and am more sore now! Monday we worked core and arms, and Tuesday we did legs, so my whole body was sore. My calves are sore from the trampoline now and everything else is extra sore (the good, I feel like I am doing something sore). Besides this, I am doing an hour of cardio every day on my own. I am feeling good but it's a lot of work to work out twice a day! I am going to continue what I have been doing this week, seems to be working. Not sure if I will hit my 40 pounds but I should be close! After tomorrow I have 15 weeks to lose my remaining weight and unfortunately, unless there is a miracle by tomorrow, it will be hard. My goal is 2 pounds a week and I have more than 30 pounds left. (as of today, I have 33 pounds left, but I am not counting it yet because my official weigh in is tomorrow)... oh yeah, I will stay away from the margarita's but I will have, I would like to say a couple but know it will be more, bud lights. But hey, at least it's light . When my family gets together, we drink, some things just can't be avoided!

[shootr]

...And then there's even funner ways to get your exercise...

http://thecolorrun.com/about/

It's my birthday this weekend, so my present is making the entire family come with me this Saturday. I will, of course, post pics upon completion!!!

[shootr]

Originally Posted by Cruisin May 2012

I would like to say a couple but know it will be more, bud lights. But hey, at least it's light . When my family gets together, we drink, some things just can't be avoided!

Only 110 per bottle, way better than the margaritas!!!

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If a Color Run is scheduled for your area, I highly recommend it.

If you're bored...(Click to go to full screen, it seems to be less choppy that way)

http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/i...lorRun2012.mp4

So, OP, how'd your weekend go? I treated myself to a double cheeseburger and fries afterwards - a beer would have been SOOOOO good, but none in the house and I was too tired to make a run. And I don't feel guilty a bit - gotta live a little sometimes, right?

[firsttimer2012]

That color run looks like it would be so fun to do....someday I will have to look that up..

Well last week I lost 3 lbs...so I am down 10lbs for the month of January (right on target to hit my next goal).

Today I brought me a new pair of jeans that I am going to work to get into.. A year or so ago I lost 50 lbs but I never bought me any new jeans to wear...so this time as soon as I can fit in the next size down then I am going to donate them....that way I can't eat myself into them again and if I do then I will have to go and buy new.

I hope everyone is doing great

BTW - I did do a goal of mine that I had for this month...I rode 10.7 miles on the bike today at the gym!! My next goal is to ride 20 miles by May 13th....two days before we sail..

[Hulalovestocruise]

I have started eating healthier since I booked my cruise. My goal is to lose 25 pounds before we leave in December 2012. So far since the beginning of January when we booked, I have lost 5 pounds and tomorrow is weigh in day for me, I will only weigh myself once a week. We to go out to celebrate family birthdays and I just found out this morning we are going out for Mexican Thursday for my niece. I am so thankful for the post on what to order, I love light beer except at the Mexican resturant but I will be stong and drink light beer instead of my favorite Mexican beer. Thanks for all the different views makes for some good reading and views. Keep up the good work everyone. I am planning to!!!!!!!!!!

[Cruisin May 2012]

Well I didn't do to bad at the Mexican restaurant, I have the chicken taco salad, with whole beans, no avocado, and I brought my own dressing. I weighed on Sunday morning and was up .6.... However, yesterday I drank perhaps a lot of beer, with green olive juice in them ... and now I am retaining a lot of water AND I had pizza... so I have a lot of work to do this week!

There isn't a color run in my area, but that looks awesome!

[shootr]

OK, I'm 47 as of today, and I swear I've never heard of the green olive juice and beer!!! From the numbers, you're looking good. Have a great week and enjoy your successes.

I'm up 3lbs today from Friday - just water and residual digestion. Besides cake and ice cream and the cheeseburger/fries/soda for the birthday celebration, I'm still tracking OK.

Did the 5K Saturday, and today...



Did another 3 miles - steep as hell but the weather was perfect!

She's who I'm doing it for (besides myself)...

[Hulalovestocruise]

Happy Birthday, beautiful photos thanks for sharing.

[Cruisin May 2012]

I know the olive juice and beer is weird. If you like them both, you should try it. But apparently I went over board because too much salt is killing me right now I can't even bend my legs, fingers, or toes! I am drinking a lot of water to try and fix it but no luck yet!

[shootr]

I've had "red beer", like a little table salt in 'em once in a while, but how much olive juice do you use, a splash or an oz.? Not much into olives, but beer - that's another story!

Maybe somebody knows this for sure or not - but I'll be drinking my water all day, everyday, then have a diet soda as a pick me up for lunch every once in a while - and man, that water starts coming back out like crazy. Is soda a true diuretic or is it my imagination?

[Cruisin May 2012]

Originally Posted by shootr

I've had "red beer", like a little table salt in 'em once in a while, but how much olive juice do you use, a splash or an oz.? Not much into olives, but beer - that's another story!

Maybe somebody knows this for sure or not - but I'll be drinking my water all day, everyday, then have a diet soda as a pick me up for lunch every once in a while - and man, that water starts coming back out like crazy. Is soda a true diuretic or is it my imagination?

It depends on how much you like it... I do, so I use more, which is where I ran into my sodium/water retention problem. I would start with a splash though and add more if you need. It's pretty strong.

I took your word for it, and drank a diet soda last night, not sure if it is coincidental but I am FINALLY starting to let go of some water, my legs are still swollen but much better than yesterday. I am up 3 pounds and I am hoping I still have a lot of water! I do know I am losing inches though, because I can fit into some smaller sizes!

[Teacher_91]

Shootr wrote: <Hebrew National low fat hotdogs. Sounds crazy, but they are 40 calories each; wapped in a slice of wheat bread instead of a bun and you're at a whopping 90 calories total. A little mustard and you can have two for lunch or three for dinner and feel like your eating normally (because you ARE!!!)>

Thanks Shootr! I am a hot dog lover, so I was anxious to try these. I grilled up a couple on my George Foreman and they were DELICIOUS! I will never buy another Oscar Meyer 'fat free' weinie again!

[shootr]

Originally Posted by Teacher_91

Shootr wrote: <Hebrew National low fat hotdogs. Sounds crazy, but they are 40 calories each; wapped in a slice of wheat bread instead of a bun and you're at a whopping 90 calories total. A little mustard and you can have two for lunch or three for dinner and feel like your eating normally (because you ARE!!!)>

Thanks Shootr! I am a hot dog lover, so I was anxious to try these. I grilled up a couple on my George Foreman and they were DELICIOUS! I will never buy another Oscar Meyer 'fat free' weinie again!

You're welcome - keep up the battle!!!

OP - It's Friday, update time...(fingers crossed for luck)

[Cruisin May 2012]

I am sad to report a ZERO for this week! Ugh, I slacked working out this week, I will have to step it up a notch!

[Teacher_91]

Originally Posted by Cruisin May 2012

I am sad to report a ZERO for this week! Ugh, I slacked working out this week, I will have to step it up a notch!

Unfortunately, I've had a few weeks like that too. I'm just trying to continue with my steps/miles/hills daily even if I go over on my calorie count from time to time. I see the differences in 'inches' even if the scale doesn't always reflect a loss!

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I hope you have good news for this Friday, OP. Its been a week with no updates, but we're all pulling for you!

[Cruisin May 2012]

I lost 1.6 pounds this week... still not the 2 pounds I was hoping for, and I am blaming that on the Super Bowl . So, I think I am down 8.6 pounds so far, 31.4 left to go. It's my weekends that are killing me. I am going to try and be strong this weekend and work out. I only have 13 weeks left to lose so not sure if I will hit my goal . Unless I have some really awesome weeks, but I am feeling better and have gone down a size (can't remember if I already posted that).