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Thanksgiving Weight Loss Challenge!!

Ann-Marie said:
For those who have used the Wii fitness, is it low impact? I am desperately trying to loose weight, but because of a bad back, walking is the only thing I can do. I have been looking for a video for low impact aerobics, or considering buying a Wii game system with the fitness package.
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If you google WII FIT on youtube, there are lots of videos of people doing the exercises so you can see very well what is involved. I was going to get it but I decided I would rather keep doing my bike for now (and lifting some handweights). We got Dance Dance Revolution in the Spring but after about 3 months it got kinda old. I am thinking Wii Fit will be the same thing.

I heard good things about the Leslie Sansone tapes too. Here is one of the many she has:

http://www.amazon.com/Walk-Pounds-C..._bbs_sr_4?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1226036200&sr=8-4

I am doing my weigh in tomorrow but my scale shows the SAME weight for the 3rd week in a row. Must be some nasty plateau again. Sigh.

Katherine
 
Back again! And down a pound!!!!!! Yaaay. So happy to see the scale finally move. I think I was on a month long plateau! I picked up the exercise all week and did the bike for 5 days x 25 minutes, sometimes on a higher level, plus lifting my 8 pound weights and doing leg lifts, arm lifts, situps, etc. Wheh. At least I saw some results!!

I am having grilled fish tonight on salad and then we are hosting fellow TUGgers Glorian (grgs) and Pat (grayfal) tomorrow nite so I hope they know they are in for a healthy dinner! ;)

Here is to a good week. I really need to stick with my diet completely these next 2 weeks to make my goal for Thanksgiving. How is everyone else coming along? What are you guys eating for dinner these days? I need some fresh ideas!

Katherine
 
SDKath said:
Back again! And down a pound!!!!!! Yaaay. So happy to see the scale finally move. I think I was on a month long plateau! I picked up the exercise all week and did the bike for 5 days x 25 minutes, sometimes on a higher level, plus lifting my 8 pound weights and doing leg lifts, arm lifts, situps, etc. Wheh. At least I saw some results!!

I am having grilled fish tonight on salad and then we are hosting fellow TUGgers Glorian (grgs) and Pat (grayfal) tomorrow nite so I hope they know they are in for a healthy dinner! ;)

Here is to a good week. I really need to stick with my diet completely these next 2 weeks to make my goal for Thanksgiving. How is everyone else coming along? What are you guys eating for dinner these days? I need some fresh ideas!

Katherine
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Healthy is good! (although I am bringing cookies from a bakery in my home town for the kids :rolleyes: )
 
Went to WW today. Lost 1.4 lbs. Hopefully, I can keep this up - but sometimes it's so hard. Best wishes to all of you.

Nancy
 
Congratulations!!! I went to Jenny today and found out that I was up 0.8lb!! UGH! I have been working out for 30-45 minutes every day this week and following the diet really closely. Disappointed. What can I do? I have 2 more weeks to get to my goal. We'll see...

How is everyone else? Katherine
 
after seeing myself today...i think im going to join in the fun here! you all have motivated me as well!

its definately time for some weight loss!
 
Katherine,

Don't let a little gain discourage you. It's impossible to lose every week - no matter what. Just continue to do what you are doing and you will be rewarded.

Nancy
 
down 7lbs since the friday night airing of the show! =D
 
Went to WW yesterday. Lost .8 lbs. I was surprised because I wasn't very good this week - but I did step up the exercise (which doesn't always work for me). Total 7.2

Congratulation Brian - you lost in 1 week what has taken me 7 weeks! Keep it up everyone.

Nancy
 
TUGBrian said:
down 7lbs since the friday night airing of the show! =D
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Yay for you!

I joined WW a month ago; lost 5 lbs the first week, and 11.5 the first four weeks. It's been surprisingly easy. I find the meetings useless, but keeping track online makes me much more conscious of what I'm eating, and I like veggies, WW yogurt, low-fat food, etc. There are so many good low-point choices available. I'm sure it'll get harder, and I won't always have this kind of success, but so far so good.
 
I just wound up going to the gym with a few friends who go on a regular basis...this way im actually motivated (or shamed) into going frequently...and hopefully for good.

Anything id try to do on my own would most certainly fail after a few weeks. I require constant motivation lol
 
TUGBrian said:
I just wound up going to the gym with a few friends who go on a regular basis...this way im actually motivated (or shamed) into going frequently...and hopefully for good.

Anything id try to do on my own would most certainly fail after a few weeks. I require constant motivation lol
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I'm definitely not a gym person. What motivates me about WW is 1) having paid in advance and 2) having to go for a weekly weigh-in.

I participate a bit in their discussion groups, but they are NOWHERE as good as TUG's!:cheer:
 
The weekly weigh in is what motivates me too (along with taking this challenge). The meetings here in Naples are pretty interesting. The leaders are upbeat. :cheer: :cheer: I'm a lifetime member - the only time I pay is when I'm 2 lbs over my goal. Keep up the good work everyone.

Nancy
 
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bass said:
The weekly weigh in is what motivates me too (along with taking this challenge). The meetings here in Naples are pretty interesting. The leaders are upbeat. :cheer: :cheer: I'm a lifetime member - the only time I pay is when I'm 2 lbs over my goal. Keep up the good work everyone.

Nancy
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Does weighing more than 2 lbs over goal take away lifetime status, or is having to pay just temporary, just for that week? What about being under goal (wishful thinking)
 
Hey guess what! I lost 2 pounds!!!!!!!!!!!

I have been on my plateau for AGES and finally this week the scale moved! :whoopie: I am not sure what was different about this past week then any other week.

I worked out a lot, lifted arm weights (got one of those cool rubber bands that you put in the door and did arm exercises with it all week) and tried to "eat clean." Best $10 I ever spent: http://www.amazon.com/SPRI-ES501R-R...e=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1227421783&sr=8-1

Who knows? I am just happy to be sooooooo close to my goal. About 5 more pounds to go. :) Those last 5 are turning out to be a nightmare.

Hi TUGBrian!!! Glad you could join us. :hi: Congrats to a GREAT start! Boy I would kill to lose 5lb in a week. I am lucky if I make 0.5! It is extra hard to diet during the holidays. What have you been eating??

Katherine
 
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pjrose said:
Does weighing more than 2 lbs over goal take away lifetime status, or is having to pay just temporary, just for that week? What about being under goal (wishful thinking)
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Lifetime status is NEVER taken away. You just have to pay the fee to be at the class until you are within 2 pounds of your goal. You can always go lower and not pay but if you are more than 2 pounds up, you need to pay. :)

Katherine
 
SDKath said:
Lifetime status is NEVER taken away. You just have to pay the fee to be at the class until you are within 2 pounds of your goal. You can always go lower and not pay but if you are more than 2 pounds up, you need to pay. :)

Katherine
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So wouldn't it make sense to set the goal with them 5 lbs higher than you really intend to go :D (I haven't set my goal yet)
 
pjrose said:
So wouldn't it make sense to set the goal with them 5 lbs higher than you really intend to go :D (I haven't set my goal yet)
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Yes! Set your goal for the highest within your height and age group. Then the rest is free. Plus, to become lifetime, you need to do their "maintenance" program for 6 weeks where you are not allowed to gain weight. So pick a higher number and then go from there. :)

K
 
It's Turkey day and we need a new challange. :D

I've lost 25 since starting but still have 40 to go. I've been on a plateau forever but think it's partly because I've been on my feet and running at work 40+ hours a week. While that jumped my initial loss...I think I might be dealing with muscle gain a bit right now because my pants are still a bit looser than they were even though the scale hasnt moved.

Anyway...nice job all...hope to still pop in now and again.

Eat, laugh, love...and enjoy the day!
 
Weighed in yesterday at WW. Lost .2 lbs for a total loss of 7.4 in 8 weeks. Would have liked to have lost 8. Hope we can keep this up. We're leaving for Austria tomorrow. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.

Nancy
 
ladycody said:
It's Turkey day and we need a new challange. :D

I've lost 25 since starting but still have 40 to go. I've been on a plateau forever but think it's partly because I've been on my feet and running at work 40+ hours a week. While that jumped my initial loss...I think I might be dealing with muscle gain a bit right now because my pants are still a bit looser than they were even though the scale hasnt moved.

Anyway...nice job all...hope to still pop in now and again.

Eat, laugh, love...and enjoy the day!
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Congrats everyone! Great losses!!! We DO need a new challenge, especially with the holidays coming up. I can't believe it but I met my goal for Turkey Day!!! I have been working really hard at eating "clean" and not cheating so the scale gave me a lovely surprise this past week.

I do want to go for another round. And I DON'T want to gain back anything for the holidays.

How about a New Year challenge of losing just a LITTLE bit of wieght. I am thinking mostly to make sure that we don't gain?

How about the Ring in the New Year 5% Lighter challenge?? Tha's doable in the last 4-5 weeks of the year, right?? As long as those pesky holidays don't get in the way too much. :)

Happy Thanksgiving. Katherine
 
Katherine,

I totally agree with you. I met my goal and have maintained it through Thanksgiving and my vacation but I can feel myself slipping. A new challenge would be good. If not now - certainly right after Jan. 1. Congratulations to everyone. Happy Holidays.

Nancy:cheer: :cheer: :cheer:
 
SDKath said:
If you google WII FIT on youtube, there are lots of videos of people doing the exercises so you can see very well what is involved.

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We got Dance Dance Revolution in the Spring but after about 3 months it got kinda old. I am thinking Wii Fit will be the same thing.
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I thought DDR would be the answer to fun weight loss, but I was such a klutz the only benefit was how funny my DD thought I was on it.

I'm not up to spending a bunch of $$ on Wii Fit..... I got a sturdy used treadmill so we'll see how that goes. DD also bought some exercise videos a week ago, but hasn't even cracked the wrappers off them.

Meanwhile, I lost about 15 lbs in my first 6 weeks of Weight Watchers! Yay! For me, the big difference has been tracking everything, and hence being aware of what I eat.
 
joining you now.

Okay - finally joining the group. About 5 weeks ago I joined a local gym and have been going 4-7 days a week. Doing 60 mins on the treadmill or ulpitacal looking machine.

tracking everything by spreadsheet helps keep me motivated.

Down 9 pounds in 5 weeks. Hoping to keep up the motivation over the holidays and when we are away at a (ugh) all inclusive resort for a week.
 
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