Labor Day Challenge 2015

[GoneForARun]

Hello and welcome to the Labor Day Challenge 2015. 

We welcome all newbies and the awesome achievers from our 4th of July Challenge. 

This new challenge starts on July 5th and ends on Labor Day, Sept 7th.  So please feel free to post your Labor Day weight loss goals here and we'll be sure to provide lots of encourgament and support along the way.  I've listed my goals below.  Hoping to ready for my Labor Day Disney vacation.  For the newbies, here is a short key: SW = Starting Weight, CW = Current Weight, GW = Goal Weight, UGW = Ultimate Goal Weight.

SW: 200 (Jan 5)

CW: 173.3

GW: 159 (Labor Day)

UGW: 150 (Oct 13th, Wedding Anniversary!)

Trish

[Giftie]

Where in TX? I'm in Austin

[izzy216]

Hi

I would like to join in but I can't get my fitbit to work. I am so mad, it shouldn't be this hard.

[dancefoxtrot]

Call customer service Izzy

They are very helpful.

Barb

[Shortsbysummer]

I'm in too! Almost made my goal last challenge. 2-lbs per week is my goal. 39 lbs lost since April 12! Even my gym yoga pants are feeling loose.

SW 205 Apr 2015
CW 166
GW 148 Sept 1

[LisaB123]

My goodness!  You all are an inspiration!  Reading all of these posts do help me with sticking with my goals.

Thank you for sharing and keep up the good work!  Have a great weekend!

It's going to be a beautiful weekend here in Boston!  Anyone want to do a challenge with me? 

[Annie_Daisy]

Okay, the walking and running, I have improved.

10,000 steps (include 2 miles of running on alternate day) and swimming lesson.

I have problem with eating.  I think I am supposed to eat 1,200 calories.  To me, it doesn't get me full, so I will try 1,600 calories.  That should be better than what I am eating now. 

So, I am going grocery shopping this weekend, and would like to change my eating habit.  I think the best way for me is to plan out what I am going to eat during the week.  And I need help with planning my food.  If anyone have healthy, EASY, breakfast and lunch suggestions, I would appreciate it.  I will not bother with dinner because I usually don't cook.  Now I work from 7am to 8pm, so I do need a lot of snack suggestions.

I will also switch to quinoa instead of having rice.

Shopping list:

1. Quinoa

2. Mixed salad bag

3. Avocado

4. Fruits (grapes, peaches, nectarines, watermelon, etc...)

5. Eggs

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Monday:

Breakfast (scramble eggs (2),

Lunch: Quinoa, salad, lean chicken breast

Snacks: ???

Tuesday:

Breakfast:

Lunch:

Wednesday:

[hdbandit]

I am in... have had my FitBit for several months... started out great, then fell off the wagon!!  Love reading all these posts to motivate me again!!  Thanks

[Sandpiper800]

Some of my favorite breakfasts:

Poached egg on pumpernickle toast - I use half the toast for the egg and put marmalade on the other half.

Old-fashioned oatmeal with raisins and pumpkin pie spice.  Sometimes I add blueberries and/or a small amount of walnuts

And always a bit of fruit.  Half a banana, some cantalope, strawberries, an apple, etc.  I love love love yogurt but eat too much.  But that's what I would really like with my fruit.  I am holding myself back for a bit.  

For lunch, I like black beans with a salad of lettuce, zucchini, tomatoes, and peppers.  Maybe add some cottage cheese.  Or bake a sweet potato in the microwave.  I love to make a simple vegetable chili with sweet potatoes and all kinds of beans and peppers and onions and tomatoes.  Also I love a small filet of fish with fresh beans or peas.  

Hope this helps.  I am sure there are lots of great ideas out there.  

As for me, I am trying to get at least 16,000 steps/day and log what I eat.  I have lost 2.5 lbs this week. 

Hooray!!!!

[GinaBee]

My first weigh-in is tomorrow morning - I've only made it to yoga five times this week and have walked once. I'm a little nervous about this weigh-in. I'd be happy w/staying the same!! 

[Malmo-Bo]

My go to easy lunch is spinach salad with herbed goats cheese, cilantro, and lemon garlic vinaigrette. I mix it up by using different types of protein (depending on what I have left over from the night before or in the freezer). Usually grilled chicken but I've also used pork tenderloin, uncased sausage, or even a hard boiled egg on the side!

And  if you are not a fan of cilantro you can always replace it with another flavourful herb or take it out all together.

For breakfast and snacks I usually stick to fruit (granny smith apple, peach, blueberries), if I know lunch is going to be on the lighter side I might also have an english muffin with a small amount of peanut butter.

I've also subbed in toast with peanut butter and fruit for lunch if I've had a heavier breakfast (like eggs and bacon).

I'm a HUGE fan of peanut butter, one of those items I will not give up! Moderation is the key.. 😄

[auroram]

Okay, did well on the July 4th goal...got sick last week and stalled out..in bed more than I liked..blech! So here we go again!

SW 205

cw 172

gw 152

This may be a bit too much, but my plan is to stay healthy and active, eat right and strive for this...I wont cry if I only make it to about 15 though 🙂

Good Luck everyone!

[adamjmcvey]

SW: 167 (July 10th)

CW: 167

GW: 158 (Labour Day)

UGW: 140 (January 1st 2016)

Let's do this!

[praises4him]

@Texasnewbie

Welcome to the great state of Texas!  I'm in north Texas and I love it!  Good luck with your goals.

[dancefoxtrot]

auro

Way to go with flexibility. Glad you are feeling better.

Barbara G

[dancefoxtrot]

Anne Daisy,

Snack ideas- 1/4 cup of raw nuts like almonds or pistachios

apple, or celery with peanut butter natural no sugar added.

Whole rye cracker like Wasa or Rye Krisp and slice of low fat cheese

Breakfast Whole grain Kasha Go Lean Crunch as its high in protein.

Veggies will help you feel full. Steam 2 cups for only 80 cals. 

Chili with out sugar just beans and veggies.

Lentils and veggies with curry.

Best of good health to all,

Barb

[dancefoxtrot]

Shorts you are killing it. Great results so far. 

Barb

[dancefoxtrot]

Hi Trish,

Glad that you are with us on this next lap. Got my 12K steps in but my physical therapist is telling me to take it easy to reduce the tendonitis near my shin. Drag it. I past up a couple dance classes this afternoon  but I'm going dancing for about  an hour or so tonight. I iced and rested for a couple hours. Man oh man I want to keep moving but moderation in everything I guess. 

Now I'm going to have to be even more careful in the calorie consumption department.

Good news is the MRI showed just inflammation in my shoulder with no tear. Woo hoo. Won't be pruning above my head or starting up the lawn mower. 

Keep up your good results,

Barbara G

[dancefoxtrot]

Hi GinaBee

Get walking girl. 

You can do this,

Barbara 

[dancefoxtrot]

sandpiper

Greek yogurt by Fano 23 g of protein in a cup. I try to stick with 3/4 cup and blueberries. Yum. 

Barbara 

[izzy216]

Good morning All

I finally got my fitbit to work and would like to join the challenge. I have lost 3 pounds last week and I weigh in on Mondays.

Name:Izzy

SW 211

cw 208

gw 170

I have have manage to do 3 HIIT classes and walked every other day plus lost a half inch off my waist.

I am hoping for a good weigh in Monday.