I have given this a lot of thought, and I changed my mind last time, but I have decided to drop out of the challenge. I am not in a place right now where I want to devote a lot of time and effort to my appearance. Instead I am trying to develop a healthy relationship with food, and I know that weighing, measuring, and comparing monthly pics of myself will not help me to that end. I still plan on enjoying my training and posting my workouts here, but I won't be doing it for weight-related goals.
I really appreciate everyone's support and encouragement! I have come a long way with all of your help!
Instead I am trying to develop a healthy relationship with food, and I know that weighing, measuring, and comparing monthly pics of myself will not help me to that end. I still plan on enjoying my training and posting my workouts here, but I won't be doing it for weight-related goals.
We'll miss you in the challenge but you need to do what you need to do! I'll see you on your log... : )
I started NROL fat loss today. I've decided to buckle down since I'm having major scale issues. We have less than two weeks and I want some number confirmation of the visual changes I'm seeing. Pics will be good but I want some scale satisfaction!
I have thought about this all week, and I am going to pull myself out of the challenge. I am very similar to out of control
I have given this a lot of thought, and I changed my mind last time, but I have decided to drop out of the challenge. I am not in a place right now where I want to devote a lot of time and effort to my appearance. Instead I am trying to develop a healthy relationship with food, and I know that weighing, measuring, and comparing monthly pics of myself will not help me to that end. I still plan on enjoying my training and posting my workouts here, but I won't be doing it for weight-related goals
Im at the same place, I have too many issues with food, ie over eating and over obesessing about it, to the point where the only books and magazines I read are about fitness and weight loss, often while eating or drinking something unhealthy. I cant deal with getting my body in shape until I get my mind in shape. Im going to concentrate on getting my self esteem back so that Im happy in my body now, and the health gains should come before the weight loss, which is just a symptom of what's in my head right now, and not the cause. good luck to every one in the challenge, I admire those that can stick this out and reach their goals.
Hey ladies. I meant to drop a note here about dropping out of the challenge. Although the month has been good (not stellar), it's more about really not liking what I see in the pictures. Sometimes I feel that the pictures along the way hint at serious skin issues to come. So, for now, although I'll likely keep taking the pictures, I don't plan to look at them. Later on (closer to goal) maybe I'll feel better about them. At the moment now they really tend to discourage me more than encourage me. I will keep an eye on the challenge though, as there are lots of great changes being made.
I haven't looked at this month's post (and as I'm in the CAD lab at the college I won't do so today), but know that you're all winners in your own way.
Im at the same place, I have too many issues with food, ie over eating and over obesessing about it, to the point where the only books and magazines I read are about fitness and weight loss, often while eating or drinking something unhealthy. I cant deal with getting my body in shape until I get my mind in shape. Im going to concentrate on getting my self esteem back so that Im happy in my body now, and the health gains should come before the weight loss, which is just a symptom of what's in my head right now, and not the cause. good luck to every one in the challenge, I admire those that can stick this out and reach their goals.
I can totally relate! It seems all I think about is food sometimes.
I seriously thought about dropping out of the challenge as well. However, I decided I will continue in the challenge, although I will go by health and measurements, not weight.
Wow, March was a tough month! Sorry to lose so many, but a big WHOOOOOOT!!!!! to the rest of us still in it.
Ladies, let's kick some spring butt in time for shorts, tank tops and swimsuits!!!
I'm so ready for shorts and tank tops! No where near where I want to be, but SOOOO much better off than if I hadn't started something 6 months ago. My annual girls trip to Vegas is in 3 weeks and I am ready. Last year about this time I was fooling myself thinking that I would have no problem dropping 20lbs in 3 weeks. Obviously that didn't happen and I think I actually GAINED weight.
I am hoping for some actual changes this month... while I can see some changes in the mirror (depending on the day, lol), the pics did not do me justice this go-around. I am hoping to add a bit more muscle this month, and hopefully some fat will leave as well (in a perfect world right?!) I'm really excited to start Max Strength tonight. Others have had such good progress with it
Hey, gals, just dropping by to say sorry for missing this month's update. Just got news of the death of a very beloved family member and so didn't even think about last night's deadline.
I'm okay with being out of the challenge so no problem. I'm still here and fighting the good fight so I'll be cheering the rest of you on.
I'm doing good in that I'm still working out. Bad in that I haven't been able to keep up my eats this week, but good in that I lost a pound after gaining 4 pre-TOM (a pound on top of those 4 pounds, so 5 total. 4 were def water.).
I am doing well. Was stuck for a bit, but finally saw a little loss on the scale. Slow and steady is the name of my game.
I am officially changing my outfit for pictures next month and wanted to "officially" document it.
It's for my mental sanity and while I don't have it chosen yet, it will be a little less skin, which will help me.
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"The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start." ~ John Bingham
I'm making some progress in core, back and hip strength. For so long I could see no improvement, but this month things started popping. (In a good way... actually, I should say nothing has been popping, clicking, or pinging. Heh!)
My diet still needs some tuning, though. It's so hard for me to eat correctly when I'm stressed! My weakest times are at the end of the day when I'm cooking dinner.
So today I had one of my best workouts ever (for me, ha! since I got this gimpy hip, that is) but my weight it really up there.
Today I will eat like the healthy woman I intend to be. No naughty stuff, unh unh, no way. I'm gonna be good.
I know it's probably way early to ask this......but I was just wondering if there will be enough people who want to do an August 1 thru Dec 1 challenge like we did last year. The final weigh-in for this challenge is the first Monday in July. Then, we would do sign-ups the month of July with starting pics due the first Monday in August. Final pics the first Monday in December. Then, start all over AGAIN with a new challenge at the new year.
Jane, I love your avi (I would say new but I haven't been on in 2 weeks so it may not be so new! )
Anyway, even though I have been sucking with my online log lately, I would like to sign up for a fall challenge because I need the accountability. I can't say I won't continue to be a slacker with my log but I'll be damned if I ever quit on a challenge. Having to post pics and stats once a month to stay involved means I don't get too far off the fitness & nutrition track even if I wander on and off it.
So, long story short.....I'm definitely in for the next challenge!
Obviously that didn't happen and I think I actually GAINED weight. 
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