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[angelponies]

I did good on my eating today so I get 1 point for that. But I get 0 for exercise, I had a long work day, then had to take my daughter to Drivers Ed class, I got home after 8PM and was just to tired tonight to excercise after I get home. So 1 point for me for today, so it is a start 

Monday~ 1 Point            Monday Feb 6th~ 2 POINTS!!    Mon Feb 13th~1point
Tuesday~ 1 Point            Tuesday Feb 7th~1 point             Tues Feb 14th~1 point
Wednesday~1 point        Wednesday Feb 8th~ 1 Point        Weds Feb 15th~ 1point
Thursday~1 point             Thursday Feb 9th~ 1 Point           Thurs Feb 16th~ 2points!
Friday~1 pt                       Friday Feb 10th~1 point                Fri Feb 17th~ 1point
Saturday~ 1pt                   Saturday Feb 11th~1 point            Sat Feb 18th~1point
Sunday Feb 5th ~Rest 0 points

Monday Feb 20th~ 1 point
Tuesday Feb 21~1point
Wednesday Feb 22 ~1 point

AS OF WEDS Feb 22 ~   23 points so far

Thursday February 23~ 1 point       Tues Feb 28~ 2 points
Friday Feb 24~1 point                      Weds Feb 29~1 point ~7 points for end of Feb
Sat Feb 25~ 1 point                          Sun Feb 26 off 0 points
Mon Feb 27~ 1 point
30 points
Thurs March 1rst, 1 point
Fri March 2nd, 1 point
Sat March 3rd 1 point
Sun March4th 1 point
Mon March 5th 1 point
Tues March 6th 1 point
Weds March 7th 1point
Thurs March  8th 2 points!
Friday March 9th 1 point
Saturday March 10th 1 point
Sunday March 11th 1 point
Monday March 12th 1 point
Tues March 13th 1 point
Weds march 14th~ 1 point
Thurs March 15th -1 point
Friday March 16th-1 point
Saturday March 17th-1 point
Sunday March 18th- 1 point
Monday March 19th-1 point
Tues March 20th -March 25th 1 point per day 26 point + 30 points TOTAL=56 Points
March 26th Monday 2 points! Worked out =)
March 27th 2 points worked out
March 28th 1 point
March 29th 1 point
 

[Gypsy_Nights]

Jan.  30th ~
Ok my allotted calories for each day is exactly 1327.  Today I ate 1477 but I did do my 30 min.  on my elliptical which burned 333 calories so:
 
1477-333=1144 calories   So I was 182 calories under my budget!  Yay!
I ate Lean Gourmets for breakfast and dinner.  And for lunch I had steamed vegetables and a baked potato with 1/2 cup tomato soup on it.  And for a snack I had Baked layes chips and salsa.
 
So I get 2 points for today also.  I have to say I have never been able to stick with a counting calorie diet before and this is actually the 8th day I have been on it so it is looking good so far!  I usually don't make it past the first week.   My husband joined me this time so I think that helps me to stay on track too, as well getting to talk to you guys.      We are both eating alot less and have decided to make this our new eating habit so hopefully we will still be doing it properly in 90 days and it should have become habit by then.

[mlp4me]

1/30-Monday 2 points (holy cow, I ate an apple and a pear at lunch- go fruit! Also having a gym to be able to walk/run in is very motivating during the day when you can't exercise outside.)
1/31-Tuesday 2 points, fruits, veggies, working out, vitamin, chocolate portion control....
2/1-Wednesday-2 points and a big etc!
2/2-Thursday-2 big 'ol ditto, this is an easy routine to stick with.
2/3-Friday-2 ditto
2/4-Saturday-2 ditto
2/5-Sunday-2 wii'd like crazy and no chocolate! Depressingly weighed myself 150 lbs; the weight will eventually come off..
2/6-Monday-2 have been sick w/cold, 30 mins of walking instead of running...
2/7-Tuesday-2 ditto
2/8-Wednesday-2 ditto, still sick, go away sick.
2/9-thursday-2 feeling a bit better, but still walked. No chocolate today woot!
2/10-Friday-2 feeling a lot better, actually ran/walked. It's amazing how much your knees hurt if you stop running for a few days. No chocolate or super sweets again today. I've had an apple a day every day this week, and I'm sure I'm going to start sweating orange juice... so eating habits are beginning to improve.
2/11-Saturday-2 feeling much better, had some serious boxing on the wii!
2/12-Sunday 2, ditto, seriously it's quite fun!
2/13-Monday 2, back to normal walk/run routine, 2 apples today...
2/14-Tuesday 2 love the word routine, makes things so easy! Yes, I've been remembering to take my vitamin!
2/15-Wednesday 2 ditto
2/16-Thursday 2 ditto
2/17-Friday- 2 Took doggie for a nice long walk.
2/18-Saturday-2, did a TON of walking, probably close to 2.5 hours while shopping!
2/19-Sunday-2Wii boxing yes!
2/20-Monday-2, pulled muscle in leg, walking for 30 mins no running, still going for fresh fruits daily.
2/21-tuesday-2 ditto
2/22-wednesday-2 ditto
2/23-thursday-2 back to running
2/24-friday-2 ditto
2/25-saturday-2 lots of walking, 2 hours
2/26-sunday-2 lots of walking again 1 hour, laying low on sweets still
2/27-monday-2, back in the gym running!
2/28-tuesday-2, ditto
2/29-wednesday-1 no time for exercise today! portion control in check
Total points so far: 61
3/1-thursday-2 exercised, ate a TON of fruit I'm starting to like bananas more
3/2-friday-2 ditto
3/3-saturday-2 LOTS of shovelling! It's great cardio.
3/4-sunday-2 MORE shovelling.
3/5-monday-1 sitting in chair with sore back and neck. somebody hit my car this morning so I'm not exercising. I may not tomorrow or even for a few days. It depends if I'm sore or not. I will try to watch what I eat but I am VERY stressed out right now! I usually eat when I'm stressed but honestly, I've not ate much today...

3/6-1 SORE. not feeling the need to run.... still not super hungry...

change of plans. due to a very sore neck/back i'll no longer be wii boxing for a few weeks. i have whiplash and my neck/shoulders lower back hurt sooooo much. i'm moving into a different phase, i have to modify, i don't want to run for a few weeks. i'll wear my pedometer and have a goal of 8,000-10,000 steps per day.

3/7-2 met minimum steps goal; still watching what i eat.
3/8-2 ditto
3/9-2 ditto
3/10-2 ditto
3/11-2 met steps goal and exceeded 10,000! still sore.
3/12-2 met steps goal
3/13-2exceeded steps goal!
3/14-2met steps goal
3/15-2ditto
3/16-2 ditto
3/17-2 ditto
3/18-2 ditto
3/19-2 ditto gosh these dittos are really specific, aren't they? still sore... am going to try running tomorrow...
3/20-2got some running in, exceeded steps total.
3/21-2met steps total
3/22-2exceeded steps total! still watching the sweets and definitely eating less!
3/23-2 met steps total
3/24-2 exceeded steps and am enjoying the run/walk routine again
3/25-2 met steps total
3/26-2 ditto
3/27-2 ditto
3/28-2 ditto
115 points total. I'm still cutting back on sweets and at least eating an apple a day. I don't see the weight coming off and it's quite frustrating. I think I should just stop eating completely. ugh.

Thinking of starting wii'ing again this weekend! We'll see if my neck can take it!

3/29-2 took a nice long walk.
3/30-1 I feel like junk today. I've done nothing.
3/31-2 met steps goal
4/1-2 met steps goal
4/2-2 met steps goal
4/3-2 met steps goal
4/4-0 just didn't do much today and didn't watch what I ate
4/5-1 didn't meet steps goal
4/6-1 met steps goal, but it was buffet night! LOL it was good, a little too good if you ask me...
4/7-2 exceeded steps goal!
4/8-2 exceeded steps goal
4/9-2 met steps goal
4/10-2 met steps goal
4/11-2 exceeded steps goal
4/12-2 met steps goal
4/13-2 exceeded steps goal
4/14-2 exceeded steps goal.... like 19,000!
4/15-0 lazy sunday...
4/16- 2 met steps goal
4/17-2 exceeded steps goal
4/18-2 met steps goal
4/19-2
149 points....
4/20-2 exceeded steps goal
4/21-2 met steps goal
4/22-1
4/23-2 exceeded steps goal
4/24-2 ditto
4/25-2 ditto
4/26-2 ditto
4/27-2 ditto
4/28- 2 meet steps goal
4/29-2 oopsss.. slug mode today. lazy me maybe this will change as its' only 1 pm... yep, lets change this, went for nice long bike ride w/hubby
4/30-2 met steps goal, got some biking in too
5/1-2 exceeded goal
5/2-2 met goal
5/3-2 by far exceeded steps goal. still munching fruit!
5/4-

[xSexyWafflesx]

Age: 20
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 185

Measurements using tape measure -
Chest: 42"
Waist: 33.5
Hips: 44.5

GOALS
1.) What is your goal weight?
160, that's a lot to lose in 90 days for me, but I'll try my best. 
2.) What are your goal inches?
I don't care about the inches so much.  I would love to fit into my size 9 skirt I customized, but it's not really a big deal.
3.) What habits do you want to break?
Eating off my fiance's plate just cuz he has something different.
4.) What habits do you want to develop?
Eating less.  I have almost no portion control.

PLAN
1.) What program will you be following (this is important, you need a PLAN for success, so be detailed)?  This includes how many days per week you are exercising... how many minutes/hour(s) you are exercising that day... WHAT type of exercising you are doing... etc.
I think I'll probably go for a 30 minute roller blade or bike ride on my lunches.  I'll probably take off sundays, but if I have to work on sunday, I'll switch it to saturday. 

2.) What steps are you going to take to improve your nutrition?
Well, my mom just had her gall bladder removed, so I'll just start eating the things she eats since she has to eat very healthy now.

WHY
What are your reasons for wanting to get into better shape and play with us in this journey?
I just feel FAT.  I was semi happy at 160, but I'm not happy about my weight anymore.  I may have gained some weight from my boobs getting bigger (at 160 I was a C, now I'm a DDD), but I don't think that that should effect what size pants I wear.  lol. 

[Crowning_Glory13]

Well yesterday i passed my cal limit. I was doing really well but i had a female moment. The only thing that helps us hot cocoa. I tried tea...it just didnt help. I didnt realize my cocoa recipe was a cal killer.....gir so on to search for a healther recipie. BUT i did do a great work out yesterday...did more then i planned and no soarness.

Today my work out goal is to have 12 in each rep of my work out and to do 2-3 reps in the morning and evening. Dance game or wii fit is my alternative.

Food goal. Not to go over 2000 again. I have to make cupcakes for a party this weekend. If i can go through the store and not buy junk or eat the cupcake and batter i will reward mysekf with a G4 pony.

Well here is to a good start. Mrning work out done and only 200 cal eaten so far. I use sparkpeople to track my cals

[Colorscapesart]

I'll start!


Age: 31
Height: 5'3"
Weight: 207

Measurements using tape measure -
Chest:
Waist:
Hips:

GOALS
1.) What is your goal weight?  Eventually? 135.  Short term: 180
2.) What are your goal inches?  36" 24" 36" LOL!  I haven't thought about it.
3.) What habits do you want to break?  I have to learn moderation.  I have a wicked sweet tooth, so one cookie is fine, a box is not!
4.) What habits do you want to develop? I want to eat more vegetables and do a variety of physical exercise.

PLAN
1.) What program will you be following (this is important, you need a PLAN for success, so be detailed)?  This includes how many days per week you are exercising... how many minutes/hour(s) you are exercising that day... WHAT type of exercising you are doing... etc.
I'm starting with exercising 5 days a week, 30 minutes a day, going to work up to 45 minutes a day.  Treadmill, dancing, tae bo, so long as its 30 minutes.  Strength train 2-3x a week.

2.) What steps are you going to take to improve your nutrition?
Calorie watching.  I'm avoiding refined carbs, whole grains are awesome.  Limiting sugars and fatty snacks, focusing on eating nuts, cheese, fruit, etc.  Starting at 1700-1900 calories a day.  8 glasses of water, Coke Zero only on weekends, no regular pop.

WHY
What are your reasons for wanting to get into better shape and play with us in this journey?
I'm not getting any younger, showing signs of prediabetes so there is NO turning back!!  I want to be here for my kids for a longggg time!

[Crowning_Glory13]

I did it! I went into the store got what i needed and now i just have to bake the cupcakes and nit go batter crazy

[Skeen]

Day two: still feeling blah.  I ate half of my Weight Watchers pizza for lunch but wasn't hungry.  Still not hungry.  Have had lots of coffee and tea though!  No juice.  I don't want to waste the points on it when I can eat an orange for 0 points later.  I'll try my workout DVD tonight. 

[EmberBright]

Day two: still feeling blah.  I ate half of my Weight Watchers pizza for lunch but wasn't hungry.  Still not hungry.  Have had lots of coffee and tea though!  No juice.  I don't want to waste the points on it when I can eat an orange for 0 points later.  I'll try my workout DVD tonight. 

I think I need points.

[DoctorMowinckel]

Now that I no longer have a cold, I was able to start my regimen as planned, yay. I feel good, but I definitely feel that if I keep up this current pace, I'll end up overtraining by Wenesday. Going to take it easy at the gym tonight (if I can, I'm in a mood and Muay Thai is a good way to dispel animosity), and do what I can without feeling like I'm going to hit a wall and be out for a week. I was definitely in a foul mood yesterday, and went way too hard on all the drills. We ended sparring in Eskrima class, too, I don't phone-in sparring. It may only be two three minute sessions, but when you go all out for both sessions, you feel it. There's a reason professional fights are only three five minute rounds (or five rounds for championship contests). It takes a lot out of you.

If you don't know what Eskrima is, it's a weapons based martial art. The most common form of practise is with rattan sticks, though the same principles for stick fighting apply to anything with a handle. In competition, the goal is render your opponent unable to compete (knockout, injury), or to disarm them. It's something in which I'll never compete. Sparring with padded sticks is a great way to mess up your knuckles (one of the most common ways to disarm your opponent is to strike their hands and fingers so they're unable to hold their weapon). Competing with rattan (or hardwood) sticks is a great to break some ribs.

[ZennaBug]

I did well yesterday (it helps that I have Mondays as a no workout day).  I downloaded a calorie tracker to my iPhone and I stayed under 2,000.  I thought that some pasta would be fine, but man there's a lot of calories in noodles!    This morning I slept in so I skipped breakfast and just had a baked potato for lunch.  I used a little bit of light butter and no salt.  So lots of carbs, but not fatty at least.

[Gypsy_Nights]

Well yesterday i passed my cal limit. I was doing really well but i had a female moment. The only thing that helps us hot cocoa. I tried tea...it just didnt help. I didnt realize my cocoa recipe was a cal killer.....gir so on to search for a healther recipie. BUT i did do a great work out yesterday...did more then i planned and no soarness.

Today my work out goal is to have 12 in each rep of my work out and to do 2-3 reps in the morning and evening. Dance game or wii fit is my alternative.

Food goal. Not to go over 2000 again. I have to make cupcakes for a party this weekend. If i can go through the store and not buy junk or eat the cupcake and batter i will reward mysekf with a G4 pony.

Well here is to a good start. Mrning work out done and only 200 cal eaten so far. I use sparkpeople to track my cals

You burned off some of the calories you ate yesturday when you did your workout so depending on how many extra you ate you may have even burned them all away.

Don't know if you would want to do this but I have an app. for my iphone called "Loose It!"  that has a huge list of different exercises and the calories you can burn for each.  you can enter how long you did it for and the pase you went at to help make it more acurate.  ANyway then you can eat that many more calories that day because you burned them.  Maybe you  could find a good website that has a list like that if you can't or don't want to download the app.

[psyknife]

I like the idea of buying a pony for yourself instead of sweets ;-)

[ZennaBug]

Crap, I spent my entire day running errands.  And my husband just got home and wants to go out for his birthday (which is tomorrow, but he has the day off so he can stay up late tonight).  Looks like I'm going to not make my workout goal today.

[Crowning_Glory13]

Woot i got my work out and still stayed under cal....yeah 2 points.