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8 Week Healthy Weight Loss Challenge #SDMChallenge

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You can still join! Just leave a comment below after reading this post. You can join any time during the 8 weeks. Start: 4/29

The 8 Week #SDMChallenge starts on Monday, but I wanted to post about it in case you wanted to join in. You'll need THIS POINTS SHEET from Six Sisters Stuf, and then you'll want to comment on this post to let me know you're joining.

Also, you may want to Tweet and Instagram this challenge using the hashtag #SDMChallenge – I'll be keeping tabs on that hashtag and who knows.. you might win a prize for tweeting/instagramming!!

For the record, I have never stuck with anything this long. Ever. So I need you guys to keep me on track! 8 weeks is a long freakin' time for someone like me!

This is the official Slap Dash Mom Challenge Post. All comments need to go HERE.

There will be participation prizes – not prizes for the most weight lost, because people could cheat… then other people get upset… you know the drill. So each week I will offer participation prizes. The first week, 1 prize. Second week, 2 prizes – and so on and so forth until finally the 8th week there will be 8 prizes!! These prizes are coming out of my pocket, I did not secure sponsors for this challenge.

The 8 Week Healthy Weight Loss Challenge comes from Six Sisters Stuff (one of my favorite blogs). You can see the weekly tally list here. We are doing things a little differently since you guys aren't putting money into the challenge, but the basics are the same.

Details:

  • There is a weekly point calendar for each of the 8 weeks
  • Beginning on Week #2 there is a double point challenge (highlighted in yellow)
  • You can exercise each day, but you will only receive points for exercising 5 days a week.
  • You can choose to not each sugar/treats each day, but you will only receive points for not eating sugar on 6 days.
  • There is a sample food journal that you can use or you can use your own kind of food journal to keep track of what you eat. I recommend Myfitnesspal.com – it's FREE.
  • Weight yourself each Sunday morning, on an empty stomach, wearing the same clothes each time.
  • Comment at least once weekly on this post with your totally weekly points and totally weight loss points for the week. So each week you will send in 3 numbers: Your weekly points, you weight lost for the week, and your total points for that week.
  • Daily contact with teammate: anyone can be your teammate – even me! Daily contact means chatting with me on Facebook or leaving a comment here for accountability.
  • Example of weight loss points: You will get 5 points for maintaining your lowest previous weight AND 10 points for each whole pound. For instance, if you gained weight, you will report 0 points AND you don’t get any weight loss OR maintenance points in future weeks until you return to the lowest weight you had already achieved. If you maintained your previous lowest weight, you report 5 points. If you lost 1 pound, you would get 5 points for maintaining plus 10 points for that pound, so you would report 15 points.
  • Prizes will be given based on participation. Use the same name/email EACH TIME YOU COMMENT.

    The Challenge

    You'll have to view the PDF file for the full challenge, but basically this is easy peasy stuff. You get points for drinking 64oz of water each day, you get points for eating your fruits and veggies! It's stuff that we should be doing anyway, right? So, comment here if you're in! This challenge starts on 4/29 and you're welcome to join at any time. Encourage your friends to join and leave a comment letting me know you referred them… there might be a prize for the person that refers the most challengers.

    Tips

    Tweet and Instagram! Add the hashtag #SDMChallenge to any related tweets. Even if it was “I ate an apple instead of a donut for breakfast! Rocking the #SDMChallenge”

    Connect! Join my group for support! This isn't JUST the #SDMChallenge group… it's my super-elite group of Minions!

    Comment! That is how I will choose the winners – I can't choose you if I don't know you're participating. Make sure your email address is valid so I can contact you if you're one of the winners!

    Walk! If you do zero other exercise, be sure to get some walking in! My FitBit Zip really helps me keep on track with this.

    This isn't all about weight loss – even if you're at the perfect weight, you can participate! Who knows, you might win a bad ass chicken purse in the process.

    Comment below and let me know you're ready to get started! I will send out reminders via the Facebook Group and Page when the challenge starts. Comments are approved manually so don't fret if yours doesn't go through right away.

    P.S. I will add more details about the prizes as they become available.

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  6. Sonia Dickinson Cox says

    I have really been trying to find the motivation. Gained more weight over the winter and feeling Ugh. Reading this has me stirred a bit and I’m thinking of joining up with this challenge. Sounds like a good way to help keep me motivated. These rainy days and fat pants are bringing me down lol. I need to find myself again.

    Reply

  9. Wendy B says

    I’m in….I’m doing a 30 day Paleo challenge starting the following week, but I should start watching what I’m eating earlier! I need big help! #SDMChallenge

    Reply

  12. Kimberly says

    I’ve been at it since November and need some new motivation ideas, so I hope this helps! I’ve lost 35 lbs. since Thanksgiving but am starting to hit plateaus. I still
    have 40 lbs. to lose though, so let’s do this!

    Reply

  15. Anna S says

    I’m in! I need some encouragement to quit snacking…especially on sweet stuff…so I can loose those last 5-10 pounds! :)

    Reply

  17. Rachel says

    Sure I am in, I am losing weight anyways, and I do three week on and one week off, but I guess I will try 8 straight weeks. I need to be 40 pounds lighter by Sept for my vacation to Disney World in Sept.

    Reply

  20. Jennifer Marlow says

    I need to this! I have Vegas vacay in 4 weeks and living by the beach in So Cal it would be nice to active in the warmer months and look FIT and my fit bit i won from Dr. OZ last year is a bit dusty!! LETS DO THIS!!!

    Reply

  22. heather c says

    I’ll do it. Just started Insanity, so I have no doubt I’ll get all my workout points. I am scared that I’ll gain weight, though (MUSCLES!). Oh, well…

    Reply

  25. Patricia Gordon says

    I really need and want to do this, I have a slight problem, I am in a cast (fractured my kneecap) for at least another week, but I will do what I can. It’s a lifestyle change that counts for me.

    Reply

  26. Susan Thompson says

    I am in! I have been looking for something to help motivate me to get back into yoga *sigh* I lost a lot of my flexibility and strength during pregnancy and still haven’t gotten it back after 2 years! So I am going to join in and hopefully look amazing this summer. Lol. Best of luck to everyone else also :)

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  28. Renea Pike says

    I’m in. I just had a lifestyle change due to being 29 & having insanely high blood pressure. Anyone have a way to track calories burned pushing a stroller with almist 90lbs in it?

    Reply

  29. Lyndi Malarchuk says

    I would love to participate in this challenge! I won’t lose much weight because I’m actually near the end of my weight-loss journey and currently just trying to maintain. But all the components of the challenge are a good idea regardless of how much or how little you want to lose. THANKS!!

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  30. Amy Burke says

    This is the perfect time to start my DDP Yoga & healthier lifestyle! AND motivation to finish cleaning my living room so I have a PLACE to yoga!

    Reply

  34. Nicole N says

    After realizing I ate NO fruits or veggies yesterday, I’m in. Heading to the market to stock up on them today!

    Reply

  35. L.D.B. Taylor says

    I’m in! I’ve been working out regularly for six weeks now and have to keep going :-)

    Reply

  37. Elizabeth says

    I’m trying out for the Biggest Loser, it’s about the weight lose not the materialistic price; so why not join this challenge for a healthier me. Count me in!

    Reply

  39. Cindy Brooksy says

    I’m joining in. My name on my comment is the same as on myfitnesspal. I really want some support. I’m 178 lbs. looking to go down to 155 lbs at some point. :)

    Reply

  41. Robyn B says

    I’d love to try this too! I’ve been doing the 30 day squat challenge for the past few days (i’m on day 4) but i’d love to add eating healthy to it too!

    Reply

  49. Katy says

    I’m in! Here’s hoping this can be the motivation I need to get on the right track and STAY there, I really struggle with that.

    Reply

  56. Chelle Starfire Futch says

    I am in! I need the accountability BAD! And need to lose about 15 lbs in the next 8 wks! I am chellefutch on IG and MFP! Please follow me!

    Reply

  65. Tiffany Malloy says

    I’m in! I go on a family vacation in 9 weeks… I desperately want to be less jigglely by then!

    Reply

  71. Maria says

    I’m in. Coincidentally, I just joined WW yesterday (again…) and this is just the incentive I need. Thanks!

    Reply

  72. Natasha Brodsky says

    I weighed myself yesterday and I’m actually down 3 pounds from the last time I weighed in. :) Too bad that doesn’t count towards my points!! lol Also, my daughters want to join in too. They printed out their sheets and weighed themselves. That ok?!

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  77. Autumn says

    Just checking in here too. 158 lbs, goal is 10 lbs or more. Exercise 5-6 times a week. autumnweissgreen on myfitness pal.

    Reply

  78. Stefany says

    I am feeling very discouraged today. I weighed myself for this challenge and I have gained about 6 pounds. I did get a new scale but it can’t be off by that much. I walked a ton more last week and have really been trying to do better with eating and exercising. THIS is the reason I always quit trying.

    Anyway, I am hopeful to lose but right now I just want to go eat a cupcake. lol

    Reply

    • SlapDashMom says

      A new scale could definitely be off by that much… the gym scale is 5 pounds different than my house scale. Just start at the weight you have on your new scale and go from there. Like I said in the group, don’t give up. I’ve gained ten pounds back after losing only five pounds this year and it’s killing me but I know that my body is getting healthier and that is what matters. The number on the scale doesn’t. Rachel has went from a size 38 to a size 33 and hasn’t lost a pound.. EVERYONE notices how much she’s lost but the stupid scale is stuck at 150 for her and she hates it.. she looks awesome though and that is what matters. Just keep going. <3

      Reply

  82. Amy Burke says

    I finish work @ 2pm (I work from home for a local company), then I have dishes to do, but THEN I plan on riding the stationary bike 1 mile, followed by beginning my Journey blog, then DDPYoga after dinner!

    Reply

  83. Wendy B says

    I just want to tell all of you that you rock! Just making the commitment to get healthier is a big step (especially for me). To borrow a phrase “Just do it” ….one day at a time!

    Reply

  85. Cindy Brooksy says

    Starting weight 178 lbs.* <3 to all doing the 8 week challenge. Happy 1st day! Anyone want to add me on myfitnesspal.com ..my name is Cindy Brooksy. I'm totally new to it so I haven't explored doing any friend requests yet.

    Reply

  86. Kandys M says

    Weighed in at 195 today, and want to lose at least 15. Also did day 1 of the 30 Day Shred, and walked 2 1/2 miles :). Oh and my name on Twitter is @kandymercer. I don’t remember why I left off the s on my name when I signed up for it.

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  87. Molly Little says

    Starting tonight (: Cannot wait, I need something that holds me accountable.. I need to take off all the weight I gained having two daughters both born in the same year but they are not twins.. We want to start trying again but I need to be at a healthy weight to have a better pregnancy experience in my opinion. My goal is to lose 20lbs during the 8 weeks (: Twitter @xbrightxeyes Instagram mlittle040 I am starting 30 Day Shred tonight.. wish me luck (:

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  89. Tiffany Malloy says

    Weighed in today at 152. I got in my workout and avoided soda! Ready for these 8 weeks!

    Reply

  91. Janeen Brott says

    I do not own a scale, so I can not weigh in until tomorrow night at my meeting. Will post tomorrow but I weigh in at almost the same time every Tuesday night. Walked 2.26 miles today.

    Reply

  93. heather c says

    First day weigh-in is 135. I don’t know that I want to lose weight, but if it happens, fine. I’m more interested in toning and prepping for either a tri or a half marathon.

    Reply

  94. Cherie says

    You know, After looking at my day today and seeing everything else I have going on in the coming months, As much as I would like to say I can do this, the timing is not right for me. Best Ladies!! You Rock!!

    Reply

  101. Sunni F. says

    Oops, Im day late! Dunno why but I thought today was the 29th. Oh well, ready to rock it!

    Reply

  102. mommawolf27 says

    I am in!!! The name used here is the same that I use for myfitness pal. In August at my biggest point I was 210. Now I am at 176. I started the Shred diet a week and 5 days ago. Been keeping a food journal ever since I started it. I also started the 30 day shred video 3 days ago. I did the workout twice yesterday. Could def use the motivation to keep going. I need to lose another 40 pounds. Good luck ladies!!!!

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  103. claudia ellis says

    So I just came across this post today, I’m in! I need something to help me get started again and keep me accountable! Since today is already tuesday can I still report for this week with points or do i start reporting next week?

    Reply

  104. Christi C says

    I started using Instagram just for this! Posted/hastagged a “Day One” pic, & my triumph on Day one (I HATE veggies, but had my 3 servings!) I will try to Intagram with hashtag daily. I’m going to CRUSH this! :D

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  105. Amy Burke says

    The past 2 mornings, I have had a whole wheat bagel with 2 T peanut butter and an apple for breakfast – this is going from 2 (yes, 2!) sausage egg & cheese biscuits that hubby used to fix for me! I then have a light yogurt with 1 T of granola as a mid-morning snack

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  106. jazmin anderson says

    I’m so proud of myself! Even though the baby kept me up late last night, I still got up 30 minutes early and jogged with the dog:)

    Reply

  107. Cindy Brooksy says

    Yay I figured out how to use my ES Explorer to transfer my new phones photos to my comp so I will be tweeting a lot I think. I tweeted about my last night’s dinner..pic included.

    https://twitter.com/CbrooksCynthia/status/329330686613942274

    You can eat yummy vegan pizza for dinner. Last night’s dinner on this 8 week challenge. #SDMChallenge pic.twitter.com/J5ZO8FUKpd

    pic included on tweet

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  108. Natasha Brodsky says

    Off to a good start, me and kiddos. The girls are actually doing better than me and they’re 8 and 10! I can’t seem to get the TV off before noon. We made a point to get our veggies and fruits in and I’ve worked my BUTT Off in the garden/yard the past two days (tilling, raking, and mowing, so I hope that counts as exercise cause it is for me!! lol). We’ve all had our 64 oz of water. I got 64 oz grape juice jugs for all of us. I filled them with water and we have to finish them before 7 (so they don’t wet the bed). It’s worked great so far. We have a little competition going.

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  109. Lyndi Malarchuk says

    When I weighed in “officially” I found that I was 1 pound heavier than I thought… no big deal until you realize that that is 4.8 lbs higher than my lowest weight. :( Grr! Frustrating and motivating. “Official” start weight = 136lbs.
    I started off with a bang yesterday. Gotta keep the momentum alive with a little accountability…I’m gonna throw down my last serving of veg BEFORE the clock strikes 8p, then hit the treadmill for 45-60min!

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  110. Kandys M says

    I have walked 2 miles, and about to do day 2 of 30 Day Shred. The only real problem I’m having is the caffeine and sugar withdrawal. I have headache, and I’m irritable.

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  112. Stefany says

    My son had baseball practice tonight so I took the time to go for a walk. Started off very slow because the ground was muddy and wet and I was too worried looking for snakes. lol So, I went to concrete and picked up my pace. It was a pretty level area too so I even did something I haven’t done in probably 20 years… I jogged! It was only about a tenth of a mile but it was something. I am proud of myself for doing it at all. I couldn’t have a few weeks ago.

    Anyway, I got my mile in today!

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  113. ashley says

    I will be two days late this week, but I am starting the #SDMChallenge tomorrow! Let’s get motivated!!!!!!

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  115. Cindy Brooksy says

    I did 30 minutes on my elliptical tonight. It was a lot for me. I’ve been wanting to do some exercise during the daytime but these last 2 days I’ve been busy so I do it in the evenings. 30 mins on the elliptical leaves me thinking I don’t know if I can do this everyday, but I know that’s just because I’m getting ahead of myself. If I did it once, I can most likely do it close to everyday. 10 minutes on my elliptical leaves me dripping in sweat and so sore on setting 2 and 3, interchanging the setting back and forth. But today I opted for setting 1 @ 30 minutes. Don’t know what’s better.

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    • SlapDashMom says

      I try to do it on a setting that is hard for me, but one that I am still able to do. :)

      Reply

  116. Rachel Ralston says

    Today was not a great as yesterday since I woke up sick but I still worked out at the gym. There were more things I should have done but I can’t go back. I will just move forward and try to do better tomorrow.

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  118. Christi C says

    Day 2 of eating fruits & veggies with my meals! I’m usually 99% carbs… My body is probably SO confused! LOL.
    I’m now on Instagram, as Tist12 (Tist Clark)

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  119. Kimber says

    Need some motivating……. I love going for walks, and cooking new things. Hopefully joining this will get me further along.

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  120. claudia ellis says

    who knew that planks and squats are this horrific??? I made the 45 second plank but 80 squats, I don’t think so :) will have to work my way up to that!

    Reply

  121. Ashley Adams says

    My new favorite form of exercise…. dancing with my 4 year old while cleaning the house. Muscles burn, and it was super fun!

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  122. Cindy Brooksy says

    Went for a beach walk with my 3 year old as opposed to housework, errands, cooking. It was at a low speed mostly but with little sprints worked in. Just glad I got out and mixed it up a little bit.
    And btw, I am posting my food pics on my fb page, one to twitter so far, but I want to share. Friend me @ https://www.facebook.com/cynthia.brooks.12

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  123. Rachel Ralston says

    How was everyone’s workout today? Mine went great! I am still finding it difficult to find quick meals I like that are not high in calories and fats though. I love my PB&J sandwich’s!

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  124. Diana Farnsworth says

    Well, I ate horribly yesterday. It was my anniversary and my hubby took the day off. I indulged. BUT, today, I am back on it and feeling great about it. I had desert with dinner and a couple margaritas (yikes! I know, I know) yesterday so that was my ONE sweets day and I am totally fine with that. I WILL NOT be eating like that again through this. I might not have the healthy eating perfect yet but I am eating WAY better than I was before Monday. I’m about to go kick someone’s butt on Wii Boxing. P.S.- Elliptical machines are evil (especially for people like myself with sciatica) so I wholeheartedly applaud anyone who can even do 10 minutes!

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  125. Sherry Scearce says

    I’m in! Doing great with the eating so far, but really need the accountability with the exercise. I’d hate to lose it all and have a bunch of sag! Good luck everybody!

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  126. Kandys M says

    I walked 9517 steps today after I got my fitbit, and walked for about an hour while I was doing laundry at the laundromat because I was bored. Also drank almost 95oz of water which is way more than I’m used to, but according to the water app I downloaded is still less than I should be drinking everyday.

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  128. Stefany says

    I put this on Twitter already but yesterday was a huge accomplishment day for me. I went for a late walk because I was just feeling blah and thought it might help. I started at a quick walk pace (faster than normal!) and ended up trying interval jogging. In the end I jogged a little over a quarter mile! My goal is to be able to jog a mile without dying. Lol
    As far as weight loss goes, I am down less than a pound since Monday. :-(

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  129. Autumn Green says

    Exercise check in! I have exercised for 60 minutes or more a day every day this week. I may not be able to walk (or bend or raise my arms or even move much)very well but I’m hanging in there!

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  130. Ashley Adams says

    Does shopping with kids count as exercise? ;D Just kidding… Waiting for the hubby to get home today so I can walk the trail around the lake solo!!

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  131. Mary lady says

    I went way over my 10,000 step goal yesterday, plus I’ve worked out twice this week and been off sweets and soda for 3days! I feel so much better after cutting out the junk.
    I love reading everyone’s comments. :-) great job everyone!

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  132. Cryssi says

    I’m well on my way to my 10K steps for the day. I’m at 6267 now. Time for my sleepy time, then up to move some furniture. That’s my exercise today, as it will be a bit of endurance and weight lifting. LOL Water intake is at 96 oz, so only about 10 more ounces to get to my goal per day.

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  133. Tiffany Malloy says

    On day 4 of the 30 day shred. Eating pretty great minus my few slip ups with Mt. Dew.. I just desperately need my caffeine fix. Haha

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  134. Erica Rea says

    My week has gone well, I have pushed myself to drink more water. My workout has been the wii and wii fit, walking around my neighborhood, and squats. Thanks Sadie for putting the challenge together and for the encouragement!

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  135. Diana Farnsworth says

    I’ve definitely got this! :-) I just did 10 minutes of Tae Bo Ultimate and I can totally relate to the thinking you were going to die comment. I am definitely having to gradually get more endurance with it. Hopefully by the end of this 8 weeks I’ll be able to get all the way through it in one go but I’d even be happy with most of the way! It’s been a long time since I’ve made myself do it. I’m getting my other workouts from chasing and playing with my 2 year rambunctious boy and playing the Wii or Kinect at least once a day. It keeps it fun. Thanks for keeping me motivated guys!

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  136. Mary Lady says

    I’ve been a bit lazy today as far as walking goes. But still doing good with my water and eating. :) I feel better, I can’t wait to weigh myself on Sunday! :)

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  137. claudia ellis says

    yep drinking that much water is hard for me as well, I am on my second refill of the 16.9 oz water bottle today. My body is not used to process that much water, I’m up half the night going to the bathroom lol. It’s flood!!!

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  138. Diana Farnsworth says

    I’m fine with drinking lots of water. It’s NOT being able to drink sweet tea as a break from water that’s a killer for me. However, I’ve found that unsweet tea with lemon isn’t bad. Just not the same. :)

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  139. Chelle Starfire Futch says

    Did an hour of Disney Just Dance on Kinect today!! Still gonna hit the gym!!!

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  142. Cindy Brooksy says

    @Claudia, Same with me. I do 8 cups and I am peeing All the time. lol

    I did 20 minutes on my eliptical today on setting 2. Took my treat day yesterday to fulfill my chocolate “requirement.” I went about 250 over calories.
    But my husband 3 year old and I walked about 30 minutes before our treats. And I started the day by also taking a 30 minute beach walk with a friend and my 3 year old.

    I’ve also been making super healthful foods and taking pics and posting them on my fb page. I know I’m really being a lot more healthful with a little exercise everday, and watching my intake of how much I’m eating. I know the myfitnesspal is helping because even though its hard if I’ve snacked on a lot of foods in very small amounts, then needing to record it, I know it and this challenge is helping me eat less. <3

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  143. Diana Farnsworth says

    I don’t know what my problem is today but I am HUNGRY. I’ve had 4 separate snacks so far and it’s only 4:40. They’ve been good snacks, ie., grapefruit, cottage cheese, half a banana, etc., but still. It’s frustrating. Making chicken and dumplings for dinner so hopefully after that I won’t need to snack anymore today!

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    • SlapDashMom says

      Eat some more cottage cheese or some almonds if you are still hungry – or drink some more water! :)

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  144. Christi C says

    I’ve been having a hard time finding a happy medium for calorie intake! :( My usual foods are High Calorie Carbs- Candy, pizza, chips, etc. This week I have been eating veggies & fruits, with chicken or a light subway sandwich, & am happy with the low calories (because that = faster weight-loss) but not with feeling the low-blood sugar! My go-to food for that are protein bars, which are HIGH in sugar & calories, but do the trick. (& it doesnt help that I’m extremely picky, so I dont have a large variety of stuff I’ll eat) I’m going to experiment with things this weekend, & see if I cant take care of my low blood sugar without over-doing my calories!

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    • SlapDashMom says

      It’s a lot of trial and error. I was picky for 27 years of my life. Just this past year I’ve started trying other foods. I’m still picky (I won’t TOUCH onions or brussel sprouts) but I’ve made myself eat healthy stuff regardless of what I thought of it. It has helped a TON.

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  146. Sunni Faries says

    Doing great with challenge :) I love searching the # and seeing everyone’s updates and pictures. Thank you to those who have liked and commented on mine!

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  147. Kandys M says

    Just c& p’ing what I puton FB last night cause I’m lazy :).13681 on my fitbit, and part of that was a 2 mile walk with my husband. I think I need to walk with him more often because I have to walk faster to keep up with him.

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  148. Cryssi says

    I’m doing good today. I’m at 11184 steps so far and still have a long night ahead of me. We’re headed to the new mexican restaurant in town, so I’ll be watching what I eat the rest of the night because I know I’ll splurge a bit there!

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  149. Autumn Green says

    I’m sitting here with a too full belly and hatin on myself right now. I worked 10 hours today, drove 2.5 hrs and stopped and picked up groceries (healthy stuff). My big butt is WORE OUT…no workouts for me today other than the stretching the chiro has me doing. I did a lot of moving at work this morning, more than usual so I suppose that helps some. Tomorrow is a new day! I’ll be back on track! I did drink about a gallon of water on the drive!

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  150. Diana Farnsworth says

    Um, yeah, brussel sprouts are pretty much the nastiest vegetables out there. Pair those with some liver and onions and you’ve got the best way to torture any info out of me.

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  151. Tiffany Malloy says

    Defiantly failed today by going to sonic and getting a large Coke…. but I did instagram it so I am being accountable…
    Plus side of the day is I did get in my 30 day shred workout. Does that balance it out? haha.

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  152. Stefany says

    I’ve been tweeting too. :)

    I walked/jogged in intervals last night. I did about a 15 min mile. :D

    I have been trying to do some upper body workouts too. Today the rain has made me feel ugh and I am dealing with some negative emotions… plus I am not losing any weight and feel just sad. I think I am going to walk on the treadmill again tonight although I truly hate it.

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  153. Kandys M says

    11,108 on the fitbit. I took the kids to the park. We ended up walking the trail, and I carried my 2 year old for most of it.

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  154. Mary lady says

    I love reading about how well everyone is doing! :) I’m nervous about weighing tomorrow. I hope I’ve lost, but with Mother Nature butting in like she did I’m worries that I haven’t. But good luck everyone!

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  155. Mary Lady says

    I love reading about how well everyone is doing! :) I’m nervous about weighing tomorrow. I hope I’ve lost, but with Mother Nature butting in like she did I’m worries that I haven’t. But good luck everyone

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  156. Wendy B says

    Did pretty decent so far this week….certainly feel better getting rid of all the junk and keeping track of what I ate when there were foods that were less than “good”. Oh, and intentional exercise all but 1 day :) Woo hoo!

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  157. Kandys M says

    Couldn’t help myself. I weighed this morning just to make sure I hadn’t gained any because my curse is visiting, and I haven’t. I guess all the water I’ve been drinking is helping with something.

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  158. Kandys M says

    11506 on my fitbit, walked while at the laundromat(again I feel like I’m always there :P), and ran around the playground with my boys.

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  159. Stefany says

    Ate a complete craptastic meal and felt like hell so I sat for a bit and decided to get out and do my walk. I could barely jog at all (0.15 mile) because I felt awful and I have stupid shin pains after walking on my treadmill. BUT, I still managed to get out and do a 16.5 min/mile which I am pleased with considering.

    I am going to take some measurements tomorrow to see if I can see any changes on paper because it is VERY frustrating to see nothing after weeks of trying. I have really bumped up my exercise this week though and was hoping to see a negative change on the scale and I don’t think that will happen.

    Going to tweet some of my mini accomplishments though now!

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  160. Wendy B says

    Had a good day today for a Saturday. They are hard because I want to relax and let down and that means not thinking about food. The choices were not the greatest, but I stayed under my calorie budget and got my exercise time in!

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  161. Stefany says

    Ya know what’s awesome? When I tweet about my walking/jogging and random people respond. LOL I feel so “little fish” on Twitter so it is nice to see that someone recognizes what I do from time to time.

    I think it is time for bed… I am feeling loopy. ha!

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    • SlapDashMom says

      That’s so neat! I’ve seen people “like” my photos on instagram and I’m like ohhh cool! lol

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  162. Christi C says

    Today was my 1st day of NOT getting all of my veggie servings in. :( Overall, I’m feeling pretty good about my eating this week….even when I’ve gone out to dinner I’ve been good on calories! I’ve worked out most days, & I’m looking forward to my clothes fitting better soon!

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  163. Natasha Brodsky says

    So I can’t put my points in yet for Sunday but I weighed this week already and I have lost 2 pounds. Granted, I worked my butt off in the gym and in my garden. Considering I couldn’t lose a single pound while on my meds, this is awesome! I hope I can keep it up. EEEEEEEEEP! I’m so excited!

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  164. Natasha Brodsky says

    Oh, and since I do most my exercise in the afternoon, not eating after 8pm is killing me but I’ve just been keeping my mind occupied with reading until I get sleepy so I don’t think about how hungry I am! hahahaha And I got 1 point so far this week for turning TV off before noon. I am NOT capable. I refuse. Jeremy Kyle comes on at one. ;)

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  165. Amy Burke says

    yesterday was officially day 1 of DDPYoga, and just learning the moves kicked mine & hubby’s butts! (He’s disabled & I am morbidly obese) – but it Will be worth it! I also planned better for the upcoming week (and had the finances to buy what I needed). Here’s looking forward to weighing in NEXT Monday!

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  166. Cindy Brooksy says

    Can’t do my points yet, but I’m excited I lost 5 pounds. The biggest thing I think that helped with that is the advice to get onto myfitnesspal.com and this challenge is inspiring me to make sure I drink 8 cups of water a day, with the big glasses I was drinking I probably got at least 12 cups (which I am terrible at usually). And, I excercised everyday this week. I won’t get all the points for everyday because a couple of my days of exercise was 10 and 20 minutes long as opposed to 30, but for this first week I feel great. I did not do stellar on the no sugar for 6 days. I did no sugar for the first 3 days. Then I had a treat day on thursday where I had about 8 chocolate almonds, 1/3 of a brownie, 2 bites of cake-chocolate, and a large almond milk hot cocoa–I know it sounds like a chocolate fest but it was probably equivilent to 1 full sized treat w/ a cocoa. After my “treat day” the following day was friday and I hopped off the no sugar part the rest of the week. For example, I had reduced sugar jam on my english muffin yet it still had sugar in it. And, I had a coffee on saturday and 8 oz. of a peach tea that had high fructose corn syrup. The whole week long those 2 drinks were my exception to water, but overall water won out. But with myfitnesspal, it made me realize how many calories I put into my 12 oz. coffee when I have a coffee- my coffee calories came out to 400 -something because I like a lot of non dairy creamer and agave. Basically each tbsp of agave/non dairy coffee creamer is about 60 calories per tbsp.- So thats definately a learning experience to only have coffee once in awhile with the way I like to make it at least. Oy, I typed a lot. Just wanted to share my good and bad for the week. POints to come later tonight. I hope I can keep it up in terms of exercising daily and water consumption and keeping treats to at least the same level as this week; I also have realistic expectations too so I will be happy with losing 2 lbs. or 1 lb. in the following weeks.

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  168. Cindy Brooksy says

    I thought the turning off the t.v. was meant for before midnight. That’s the way I took it, I guess because I always hear weight loss experts talking about getting a good night’s sleep, and well, my husband and I’s nighttime shows like breaking Bad -basically shows the kids can’t watch- well sometimes my husband and I get so into watching one of our fave shows that we can only watch when the kids are sleeping we’ll stay up past midnight even though we suffer for it in the morning. :)

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  169. Rachel Ralston says

    Today was a good day, I made chicken and peas and of course rice for the hubby. Tomorrow I am giving blood so I am trying to eat a little extra than normal and boost my iron up since I seem to have an issue with that sometimes.

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  170. Katy says

    I’m so grateful to you Sadie for doing this challenge, I know it’s only been 6 days but I feel so much better about myself already! I just couldn’t resist and weighed myself today and I’ve already lost FIVE pounds, in SIX days!!! And all I’ve done is eat more fruits and veggies and try to be more active and eat smaller portions. I really needed something to get me motivated to stay on track and so far this is doing it, I’m excited to keep going and see if I can lose any more weight this week. And not only is this helping me, let me tell you what I fed my 11 year old daugther for dinner and she ate EVERY scrap of-water, a big salad and a side of seaweed!!

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  171. claudia ellis says

    I will report my numbers for the week in the morning. wanted to do it tonight but I’m too tired now :)

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  173. Diana Farnsworth says

    Well, my grand total for the week is 168 points. I ended up losing 3 pounds even with eating like shit for the last 2 days, not to mention Tuesday. I had 4 nieces and nephews that had birthday parties this weekend and I’ve learned my lesson that I really need to have healthy on the run meals planned/prepared. I drank 2 sodas yesterday and today and did not get all the water I needed nor did I get in any exercise other than running around playing with the kids. Boo. The rain has finally stopped for now in here in north Florida so I’m ready to get in the pool for exercise tomorrow. Here’s to starting a fresh week ladies!

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  174. Kandys M says

    Took a 3 mile wall today to get a phone number off a house because we’re looking for a new place. I could have driven, but wanted to walk.

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  176. Maura H says

    Joining a week late, but I need to get to back on track with exercise and I’m thinking this will be a big help!

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  177. Mary Lady says

    I’ve lost a pound already, and ended the week with 166 in points! Great job to everyone!!! I’m so motivated by how well everyone is doing!

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  178. Diana Farnsworth says

    Okay so taking out the points for exercise and sweets brings me down to 128 for the week. I will be trying to not suck so bad this next week.

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  179. Jazmin Anderson says

    Total Points for week 1: 147; 15 from weight loss and 132 from weekly points tracker. I’m going to work hard to beat that number every week!

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  181. heather c says

    Wow. Lost 3 pounds, so that’s 30 points. I did eerything in the chart, so a total of 235 points.

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  182. Cryssi says

    Ok, now I’m home. So, I’m down 2 pounds from 161 to 159. Good start. Points-wise, I’m at 205 for the week plus 20 for 2 pounds lost for a total of 225 points for week 1. Also a good start.

    I’m really liking this challenge because it’s a new way to keep me accountable for what I’m supposed to be doing.

    Next step, not on the challenge, but I’m telling hubby we’re quitting smoking. He keeps saying he’s going to quit, but we’re going to set a quit date this week (probably within a couple weeks) and work up to it with the healthy eating as a fall back to help us focus on something else!

    Thanks so much, Sadie, for starting this!

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  183. claudia ellis says

    my points are 205 from the challenge, plus 15 for the weight loss. I started tuesday with 172.8 and am down to 171.2 sunday. I hope I added the points up correctly. the instructions on the sheet i printed did not make any sense to me. it says 205 possible points for the week but that is what i added my points up to and i didn’t complete everything.

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  184. April says

    I didn’t do great with week 1… But I’m still here. Maintained my weight of 205lb, and totaled 108 points for the week. I did rock the 64 oz of water every day, so a victory there. This week my focus is exercise, gonna try to get those double points:)

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  185. Natasha Brodsky says

    I ended up with 213 points for week one. 188 for points and 25 for the 2 pounds I lost. Went from 167 to 165! Only 30 pounds to go. I’ve lost a total of 15 since I got off my meds. LONG way to go. :(

    Cryssi you get 25 pounds for 2 pounds lost. 10 per pound lost and 5 for maintenence (even if you lost). You are at 230!! :D

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  186. Stefany says

    My points for last week were 73. I ended up gaining 0.2lbs but I’m okay with it because I can see a difference in my legs and I’m proud of my accomplishments with exercising.

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  187. jazmin anderson says

    This challenge is really helping me make better choices at lunch time! I’m focusing more on quality and not quantity and trying to eat more fruits and veggies. I also got a workout dvd “Moms into Fitness” that is great! The work outs are only 18 minutes with a warm up, abs, interval training and a cool down. They are designed to do while your baby is napping. If it looks like she’s gona be down for more then 20 minutes I add in another 10 minute interval! It even has a section of exercise you can do with the baby as your wieght:)

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  188. Christi C says

    I cant believe I actually ate veggies ALL WEEK!
    **I could probably count the times I’ve eaten veggies this year (prior to this week) on ONE hand!**

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  191. Kandys M says

    I did really well yesterday. I’m still having a hard time eating enough though. It feels like I eat all day most days, and still can’t make it. I did up my goal on my FB because it told me my deficit was to high. I do make sure to get between 1200-1400 per day though so I won’t go onto starvation mode. I’ve been trying to remember to tweet too, but I don’t use it that much.

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  193. Cindy Brooksy says

    My husband and 11 year old daughter surprised me and came home with a cute workout outfit. So happy they did that for me! Last night for dinner we made thin crust pizza. I topped mine with spinach onions tomato veggie pepperoni pineapple. Yum. And I was inspired by your post of creamy tirtellini and cheesy pasta that I made creamy bow tie pasta tonight. So yummy. :)

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  194. jazmin anderson says

    I’m proud of myself for making better choices with what I eat! I’m actually starting to crave sweets less now that I’m not eating them everyday:) Hubby promised to watch the baby for an hour tonight while I do my workout dvd:)

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  195. Cindy Brooksy says

    Tweeted my sweaty work out face last night. Lol. Ohh I had yummy healthy pancakes for breakfast. Still have to be careful because flour calories add up quickly but they were homemade wheat flax fruit infused pancakes with strawberries on top. Oh yum! I hope I lose more weight this week. I’ve beenexerexercising every day on my elliptical since last weigh in. Going to keep with it no matter what.

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  196. claudia ellis says

    sooooooooooo I did something stupid this morning, I weighed myself midweek ughhhh. BIG mistake, now I have to starve myself for the rest of the week :) j/k but i did gain 2 pounds, how is that even possible when I’m eating less, more healthy AND working out???

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    • SlapDashMom says

      Drink more water, walk more… lower your sodium intake.. and don’t weigh in again until it’s time! <3

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  197. Kandys M says

    I overdid it yesterday doing 2 workouts in 1 day so my knee is hurting today from an old auto accident that I never got looked at 9 years ago. I still did the 30DS and somehow got over 13,000 steps in today. I have 2 good problems now though. I only have 2 pair of pants that fit me, and my shoes are getting loose.

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  198. Stefay says

    I don’t think I commented yesterday…

    So, I walked a mile at my boy’s baseball practice. I am seriously a baby though because I get scared on the trails when groups of people are around. I am going to get some pepper spray to keep with me. *sigh*

    Today I cleaned… like top to bottom cleaned… my new house. I am sore in places I didn’t know I had places. So, I am taking a break from my mile. I did log that cleaning in MyFitnessPal though because damnit it was work! I was sweating and I felt my muscles burning!

    I have one more thing to say… my weight still sucks. But, I can see a change in my body. I still have a nasty ol’ cesarean belly BUT I can see where the sides are going in more. Like that “v” on the sides of your belly. I can see that for the first time in forever. I can see the muscles in my legs growing stronger. I can feel it. I also bought a new scale and am trying to come to grips with another weight. lol

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  199. Christi c says

    Well today was a bust!! :(
    Only got in about 20 minutes of exercise, & went over my calories!!! But, sometimes life gets in the way…. I’m back on track tomorrow!!

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  200. Sarah @ The Momisodes says

    My biggest weight loss struggle is myself. I stand in my own way. I get all these amazing thoughts built up in my head, then I just dash them all down. I give up on myself, because I don’t feel like I am worthy or capable of reaching my goal.

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  201. Autumn Green says

    Commenting here too cause I WANNA WIN! LOL
    Seriously…I’m doing well, making a deliberate and conscience effort in working out/walking everyday and in my food choices. I’ve noticed changes in my body whether the scale says so or not and I’m not relying on the scale like I usually do. This challenge has helped me SO much. Thank you Sadie!

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  202. Autumn Green says

    Well, I didn’t tell you my struggle…I struggle with getting all the calories I’m supposed to have. I struggle with expecting overnight results which in turn makes me give up.

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  203. Chelle Starfire Futch says

    So…. yesterday I hit the gym and did the first dau of C25K training….a total of 1.6 miles in 21 minutes…. it KILLED me…. but I loved it…. I also did 24 mins on the elliptical…. I am really hoping someone will watch my.girls so I can go again today!

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  204. Elizabeth Towns says

    So far my biggest weight loss challenge has been dual: fibromyalgia and motivation. Theoretically I have the motivation pictured, but I can’t make my body stay in agreement with the visual. Fibromyalgia beats the hell out of my motivation and my bodies response to exercise. I have been putting a lot of variations on things I’ve learned into play and I may have a winning combination this go around!

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  205. Kristy Bodle says

    Food is my problem. My shoulders hurt sometimes when I do any workout. I like to workout in my home. My son will be 3 this year and I lost the baby weight and gained some. I hate working out. I am not really big. I would
    Ike to get to my weight before I was pregnant.

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  206. Kandys M says

    I have 2 challenges. 1 is time management with trying to fit working out in with everything else. Like today I didn’t get to work out this morning because I had a dentist appt for 3 of my kids. Even a 20 minute workout is hard to squeeze in some days. The other is that I can’t get right in the middle with eating. I’m either eating too much or too little. Mostly lately it’s been too little though.

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  207. Tiffany Malloy says

    I am slacking on tallying my points. And of course I am no where near my paper right now but I weighed in under 150 pounds today. Now I am over here doing a happy dance! :)

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  208. Chelle Starfire Futch says

    So… yesterday, I hit the gym and did the first day of C25K training! It KILLED me… but… I loved it!!! It was only 1.6 miles in 21 minutes but, I followed it with 24 minutes on the elliptical… I am hoping I can find someone to watch my girls today so I can go again… otherwise, it will be another long Just Dance marathon in my livingroom!!

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  209. Erin says

    Hi Sadie! My biggest struggle is simply finding the time to workout. i work 10 hours a day in a call center, sitting on my booty. So at the end of the day, i only have enough time to make dinner and spend time with my daughter before bed. if i had some dvd’s (gonna go the goodwill eventually, if i get a day off) and do them before bed. I need to lose some weight, my husband and i are going to try to have a baby once we both get healthier =) you’re a big inspiration to lose weight, because i think of you like an accountability partner, so thanks!!

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  210. Chelle Starfire Futch says

    Currently my biggest struggle is the last of the junk food in our house… I am determined it MUST be eaten before we move back out of our house and into our fifth wheel again around June 7th. After that, I will no longer be buying processed/junk food for the most part(aside from fruit snacks, pretzels and Goldfish… and the occasional free coupon I come across). I am doing pretty good though, my calories are generally around the 1560 I am allowed with my current weight and nursing.

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  211. jazmin anderson says

    I think my biggest struggle is eating 3 servings of veggies. I haven’t had time to go grocery shopping and won’t until Saturday, so I’ve been eating McWraps at lunch and fruit from starbucks for breakfast. I need to get carrots or something to have as a snack after lunch:)I need to make my grocery list tomorrow so I will have to eat healthy.

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  212. Sunni F. says

    Right now it’s a sprained/broken ankle! Ouch! I did great the first week of the challenge and right in the middle of week two (yesterday) I missed a step and hurt it. I can’t get out of bed so I’m just trying to really watch my calories and have done some reps with small hand weights

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  213. Stefany says

    I need some motivation. I’m down and depressed and just not in the mood to do anything. I’m struggling with just even caring right now. :-(

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  214. Kandys M says

    I didn’t get to do the 30DS today because my littlest 3 had a dentist appt today. I did get mad at my husband, and took a 3 mile walk making me go over my step goal. I had 14,038 today.

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  215. Stefany says

    So despite my last comment, I forced myself to walk tonight. I decided on the treadmill since it was late. I did my mile and walked/jogged in intervals. I did so much better and jogging all of 0.4 miles today!

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  216. Mary Lady says

    My biggest struggle with weight loss is insane really. I workout then I eat crap cause I figure it cancels each other out. With that being said, usually I do track my calories I’ve lost and then when I eat crap I don’t go over those calories but still!! But here it is almost the end of week two and I haven’t done that at all! I’m very proud of myself. :-)

    I’m really pound of everyone who is doing this challenge. I can’t wait to see the after pictures in 6 weeks!

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  217. Cryssi says

    Honestly, new ideas for meals is the hardest part. I want to get the family eating healthier and, for the most part, it’s working but they get bored easily when I can’t come up with variations for dinner.

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  218. jazmin anderson says

    had my 3 servings of veggies at dinner last night:) Making my menu/grocery list for the week today and going shopping tomorrow. I’m also rewarding myself with a Pedicure since I’ve worked really hard the last 2 weeks at diet and exercise:)

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  219. Christi C says

    I’m struggling with having enough time (& energy) to get in enough fruits & veggies, & ‘good for you’ food, as well as exercise, & still have enough time for a “life” after work!! I work long days, & sometimes I’m lucky & can workout at lunch, but mostly I cant, so, with training my kids (my dogs) getting up-to-date with family, paying bills, etc, I’m outta time! (& I dont even have TV, so cant blame it on that!)

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  220. Wendy B says

    My biggest struggle right now is that I am home all day with my husband and what he wants to eat isn’t what I should be eating. I am working on just cutting down on the portions and balancing out my day calorie wise.

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  221. Wendy B says

    Stefany, whenever I feel like I want to give up, I make a list of all of the good things that will come from eating well and exercising. This is not your traditional pro/con list – there are no cons! You can do it!!

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  222. Cindy Brooksy says

    @ Stefany,
    My motivation is waning too. I have been exercising everyday, except yesterday on my treat day, but lately I haven’t been managing my calories very well. I always seem to come up around 300 cals over my limit. But I remember from watching the Biggest Loser that usually week 2 brings in close to nil weight loss results, so I’m at least going to keep at the exercise and try again to pick less fatty meals. I just finished eating my creamy cheese bow tie pasta left covers that lasted 3 days yay..The last 2 days I just picked high calorie healthy foods and I’m gonna try to get a newfound motivation for the last 2 days of week 2 and week 3. We’ll just have to see where the scale takes us and I did measurements too with a fabric tape measure and I’m just going to wait until the 8 weeks are over to see those results. :)

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  223. Cindy Brooksy says

    I found a very to the point but informative article on live strong.com. One point from it stated that usually the first week of dieting causes ppl to lose glycogen and the water that the gkycigen carries in our livers..usually about 3 and a half pounds. In the second week of dieting the water is gained or restored back to our liver. And then from the 3 red week on a 1 to 2 lb fat loss is all that is healthful to lose. Otherwise you’ll possibly lose lots of muscle. Don’t despair everyone. Let’s just keep up with our healthful habits. I’m hoping to see weight loss on week 3 but remember not to be discouraged because there is other ways to measure. I guess my only worry if the scale isn’t going down is that I’m bulking on muscle and keeping all my fat. Lol <3 this challenge and all my teammates. I did my 30 on my elliptical today and ate a yummy chicken Boca w tomatoes n onion and veganaise(mayo). Yum!

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  224. Kandys M says

    I did the 30DS and got a little over 16, 000 steps today :). I’m sure I couldn’t do that every day though.

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  225. Stefany says

    My legs feel like jello right now but I am super stoked! I actually jogged a half-mile tonight! Not only that, but .25 of that was at once! I normally have to break up my jogging a lot because I just can’t do it. I jogged from a quarter-mile to half-mile mark!!! I am so proud of myself… and I get that it isn’t much to some. But to me, well this is HUGE! I went from not making it more than a half-mile at a slow pace and dying to jogging a half-mile!!!

    Otherwise, things are okay. I am not really losing any weight but I can really see a difference in my body.

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  226. Cindy Brooksy says

    Yesterday my husband surprized me and when I wasn’t feeling up to it he came home from work and dragged me and out girls out of the house because at 4:30 pm it was still beautiful outside so instead of dinner at 5 we walked the boardwalk and sand dunes to the beach. And on top of that I had already done my 30 min elliptical. On a very discouraging note though I went 1,000 calories over my goal and that is just unnaceptable to lose weight. So this morning I hopped on my elliptical and did a sweat dripping workout to start this day better and did sit ups with my 5 yr old..having fun on our towels pretending they were our yoga mats.You would think with a 5 and 3 yr old I would have done ssit ups in the last 5 years at some point but um no not once I don’t think. I think I’m going to add that into my routine now. :) Here’s to making better choices!

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  227. Amy Burke says

    Didn’t weigh myself, as it is depressing – BUT, I have done SOME form of exercise every day this week!

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  228. Kandys M says

    I’ve been lazy this weekend. I haven’t worked our other than walking. Step count for today was 14,071. I have lost another 1/2 inch on my waist and my hips though, and strangely my shoe size has gone from a 9 1/2W to an 8 which is the size shoe I wore before I had my almost 13 year old daughter so that’s good.

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  229. Cindy Brooksy says

    My current weight is 173, the same as the beginning of the week, so I maintained this week. My weekly points were 186, my weight loss points were 5, and total points for the week is 191. And I’ve had 2 days so far where I’ve eaten about a 1000 cals over my limit..today was one of those days. I started my period today so maybe that’s why I went over and didn’t even think I overate. Anyways, I’m still trying everyday.

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  230. jazmin anderson says

    Sorry I didn’t post my points yesterday, but I was busy having the best 1st mothers day ever! My points were 148, only 1 more then last week and that’s bc I totally blew it over the weekend. No point in dwelling on it, just going to move forward to this week. At least I still lost 1 lbs:)

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  231. claudia ellis says

    alright, didn’t do all that great last week. After my midweek no no when i weighed myself, it wasn’t all that bad sunday :) i didn’t lose anything this week, but only gained .6 pounds. so my official weight for sunday was 171.8 up from 171.2. so no points for that for me this week. my other points total 80. Off to a new and better week!

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  232. heather c says

    Weight stayed the same, so 5 for that, then 213 for the rest of the weekly points. Didn’t contact a teammate at all, skimped on veggies a couple of days, didn’t food journal one day ‘cuz I was lazy and sleepy and ate non-dairy yogurt something or other one day (but I covered it with fruit, so…there’s that). 218 for the week.

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  233. Kandys M says

    I started level 2 of 30DS today, and walked 17,536 steps today. I’m port sure my feet are going to hate me tomorrow.

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  234. claudia ellis says

    It is getting so much easier to stick to a healthy diet already! I’m physically feeling great this week, I fell healthier and lighter and am sleeping soooooo much better! I have exercised every day this week so far, I know I cannot believe it myself!

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  235. Kandys M says

    Just realized that I haven’t commented in a few days. I’ve been doing good walking, but I’m starting to hate workout videos. Thinking about doing the 30DS makes me want to throw my computer of a cliff. I am thinking about getting fitted for some running shoes to start the couch to 5k though. Maybe if I start that I can get put of the rut I’ve fallen into.

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  236. Christi C says

    How’s everyone doing this week?? I have found it really hard to not only exercise, but get in my veggies this week! But when I slip, I make good the next day, so I dont feel too bad, just frustrated! I just did a 4 mile “super challenge” walking DVD…My hip-joints are sore, but otherwise, I feel great!

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    • SlapDashMom says

      I love walking but I love eating way more. My scale broke so I have a new one I have to use… so it’s like starting over because I know the weight will be way different. Hoping it weighs lighter lol #wishfulthinking

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  238. Cindy Brooksy says

    Okay, so I gained 2 lbs this week, so I guess my track record hasn’t been good so far.
    Week 1 start: 178 lbs.
    Week 2 start: 173 lbs.
    Week 3 start: 173 lbs.
    Week 3 end: 175 lbs.

    My biggest accomplishment in the challenge so far is sticking to working out most days of the week, and I’m not giving up on that.
    Hope I’m not discouraging anyone. I’m not trying to be a bad example but I have been going over my cals almost regularly so I can’t make any excuses about ‘why’ my weight is what it is. Still happy and feeling strong though. Happy start of week 4 for tmw.

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  239. Cindy Brooksy says

    Okay I just had to update. I took my measurements, and my eliptical is paying off. I put the tape measure at my measurement for 3 weeks ago and I could slide the cloth tape measure up and down my calves. My legs are getting muscular and smaller. My thighs are about a half inch smaller, my calves a whole inch smaller, and alot of other measurements stayed the same, except for one other which was 1 inch above my waist which I went down a 1/2-1 inch I think. Happy for some success! And right now my weight loss numbers are 3 lbs. total for the last 3 weeks. Happy.

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  240. Christi C says

    Lost another 1.4 lbs this week! That makes just under 4 lbs total. I’ve been shooting for 1 to 1 1/2 lbs lost a week, so so far, so good! :D
    This next week will be a challenge, though, as I’m working out of town for 4 days, & dinner will be in restaurants (on the boss’ dime) so it’ll be hard to be good! However, there IS a gym at the hotel! Woot!)

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  241. Kandys M says

    Didn’t lose any weight this week despite walking more. The only thing I’ve been doing different is going by the fitbit calories instead of MFP so I’ve been eating more. I think I need to go back to using the MFP calories so I’ll start losing again.

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  242. Cindy Brooksy says

    My points were 168 for this week. And I gained 2 lbs. I know I eat less than I normally used to, but most often I’m at least 300 cals above what my fitness pal reccomends for me. I’m going to at least keep doing what I’m doing by eating less, but I might log my food less often. Not sure, it’s just that I love eating a variety of veggies already, and logging for example 1 oz. of mushrooms, 1 slice of onion, 1 oz. of cheese, 1 slice tomato gets very tedious. But it’s a great “check in” place to see your cals if I’m unsure of my days eating. But the better thing for me is just to keep better habits with a routine of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack. So far I absolutely love a place to record my exercise and update my measurements though. So here’s to week 4!

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  243. heather c says

    I didn’t lose weight, but didn’t gain either. 201 for the week. Feeling pretty awesome with all the fruits and veggies going in my face. I need to walk daily, which I’m not doing. So tired, though…

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  245. Cindy Brooksy says

    Lost 1 pound this week. Here’s to hoping to lose 1 pound this coming week, week 5 that is. I think I’m going to try pre planning my days eating on myfitnesspal so I make a plan to stay at or under my cals each day. I stayed under for today so I’m happy for that.

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  246. Amy Smart says

    I’m coming into this a bit late in the game, but I’d like to join!

    (May 27th, 2013)

    My goal: Making this Memorial Day memorable for multiple reasons.

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  247. Christi C says

    Its Weigh-In Day for week 4, & I’ve lost 2.2 lbs this week! Yay! Of course, 1 lb of that was lost in the last 2 days because I have a cold, & missed a couple of meals, but I also worked out (gently) while sick, & still counted calories, so I’m taking credit! :D I’m feelin’ extra motivated now, which is great, because I JUST might be taking a beach vacation in August, & I’d LOVE to be lookin’ good!

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  248. Cynthia Brooks says

    Week 5 stats..I went from 174 to 170lbs.

    Week 5 points 155..which ironically is the weight I think I’d be healthy at. lol
    Plus 30 points for 3 additional unrecorded weight loss pounds. 1 of my pounds I had lost and regained previously.
    Total points 185.

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  249. Sherry Scearce says

    Oh my! Missed the point of this whole thing! This whole time I’ve been working out and doing great, but haven’t been commenting or tallying points. Well duh! So, lost 3 pounds in 2 weeks and I can now do 30 pushups! I used to couldn’t even do 1…

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