heat123
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Hey All, just wanted to post a thread where maybe we can give/get support, tips, recipes etc for a weightloss challenge!
I started up a "Biggest Loser competition" among friends and family and we have a $500 jackpot at stake. Started Feb 1 Ends April 1
So far we are on week 5.. and I have lost 9lbs, as of our last weigh in (mondays). I have NEVER really done a Calorie cut diet (usually I Low CARB, or cleanses, fasts etc) but this is the first time I have seriously watched my caloric intake.:yuck:
It was a rough first 3 weeks (as I felt completely starved all day everyday) but after a month it's gotten easier with my 1300 max from probably a 2000 (guestimate) calorie intake before.
I started exercising from 3x a week to 7-9x a week and have added not only Zumba and YOGA but a bootcamp class, 24 set(weights class), cardio/weights machines day, Spin and HULA.
My goal is now to lose 8 more pounds come end of competition (April 1). That will bring me to near wedding weight... 9 years later. And Maintain it, for GOOD! NO MORE YOYOing.
I can proudly say my portion control is Under control.. I used to be able to eat a full Subway 12" with chips without any problems.. today I went through about a little over half of it! No chips.
And I went from 3 Straight solid meals to 5 meals a day. I hear every 3-4 hours you should eat something to keep your metabolism running. I also drink 8-12 glasses of water a day and No more juice or diet sodas or coffee , except on the occassion I do treat myself to Sugar free coffee. But usually Green tea instead of coffee every morning.
Sorry for the LONG post but Any tips, suggestions, words of advice, recipes anything if you would like to share or be apart of this support group? I would love to have you join me on this journey! I can post recipes that I get from a weightloss site too~!
I started up a "Biggest Loser competition" among friends and family and we have a $500 jackpot at stake. Started Feb 1 Ends April 1
So far we are on week 5.. and I have lost 9lbs, as of our last weigh in (mondays). I have NEVER really done a Calorie cut diet (usually I Low CARB, or cleanses, fasts etc) but this is the first time I have seriously watched my caloric intake.:yuck:
It was a rough first 3 weeks (as I felt completely starved all day everyday) but after a month it's gotten easier with my 1300 max from probably a 2000 (guestimate) calorie intake before.
I started exercising from 3x a week to 7-9x a week and have added not only Zumba and YOGA but a bootcamp class, 24 set(weights class), cardio/weights machines day, Spin and HULA.
My goal is now to lose 8 more pounds come end of competition (April 1). That will bring me to near wedding weight... 9 years later. And Maintain it, for GOOD! NO MORE YOYOing.
I can proudly say my portion control is Under control.. I used to be able to eat a full Subway 12" with chips without any problems.. today I went through about a little over half of it! No chips.
And I went from 3 Straight solid meals to 5 meals a day. I hear every 3-4 hours you should eat something to keep your metabolism running. I also drink 8-12 glasses of water a day and No more juice or diet sodas or coffee , except on the occassion I do treat myself to Sugar free coffee. But usually Green tea instead of coffee every morning.
Sorry for the LONG post but Any tips, suggestions, words of advice, recipes anything if you would like to share or be apart of this support group? I would love to have you join me on this journey! I can post recipes that I get from a weightloss site too~!