Michele says.......

FYI....I will not be around this coming Sunday to post everyone's points. Keep track of your total points for this week and post them together with next weeks the following Sunday, October 10th! We're winding down and it's hard to stay motivated for some - just do and be the best YOU, you can be!!!

Kierstin-83

New Pic Order

Your pictures are all now in the order of the highest to lowest scores! We have a competition here! There are two people with 588 and several more close behind! Keep up the good work!

Crystal - 83 points

Marianne 84 points

You know how hard it is to drink 48 oz of water from 6:00 p.m. until you go to bed.

You know where I was last night at 3 a.m.

I used my water freebie Thursday.

Sugar Saturday went better. I picked out a few sugar choices before hand and didn't go over board like I usually do.

I'm ready for fall weather.

Nan - Disaster week - 66

But I am still hanging in there!!! Going to do a lot better!

My progress: I had lost 10 lbs from this challenge as of a few weeks ago but now I know I have gained some back. I am going to get back on my plan. I feel so much better when I stick to it. I just had a crazy week. A lot of changes in my life. I guess I am mostly making excuses! No more excuses! Thanks to all of you! You are inspiring!!

Kellie...I am done being a wellness challenge loser

Too many excuses, and too much time lost. I am renewing myself to try and start over. It is official because its in TYPE on this BLOG!
So here is my pledge....
I, Kellie, will avoid Cheetos in all forms, regular and baked. I hereby promise that I will NOT justify bad behavior because I am in pre, post or in active menstruation. I will post points, good or bad, and be accountable.
The end.

Tracy-74

I am posting for Tracy in that she hasn't been able to access the blog personally. Her points are 74 and her total points are 534.

Yoakum Points

Jeff had 80 points and Nichole had 84 points.

Andrea- 78 Points

Melanie: 84 points

Sorry this will be long-

Since Andrea wants progress here you go.

I started the challenge because a year ago I was put on a diet by my doctor. In 5 months time I lost 40 lbs. and 39 1/2 inches.

By July I had gained 12 lbs. and 6 inches.

The Wellness Challenge came right at the time I was beating myself up for the weight gain and the inches.

Women need to get over loss of weight. It's the inches that count. I just weighed myself and what my weight is now by tonight I will have gained 3 lbs. That's the way our bodies work.

So, that was the number 1 thing I learned on my diet was don't look at the weight, look at the inches.

This is what you tape measure. Neck, upper arms, bust, rib cage (just below the bust), waist (about 6 inches below the rib cage), abdomen (12 inches below the rib cage, I measure around my belly button), buttock, thighs, calf's, and the upper knee (It's amazing how big the upper knee is).

You set up a 30 day calendar. You only measure and weigh yourself on Day 1, 8, 18 and 30. The next month day one is the day 30 of the previous month.

You total the inches, then add or subtract the loss of inches to date, then the weight, and the lost to date weight.

Since I started the challenge I have loss 9 lbs. and 7 1/2 inches. I am 1 lb. away from the lowest weight that I loss on the diet and 2 inches away.

Now, here is the irony. Last February when I was at my lowest weight and inches on THE DIET I maybe received a handful of comments through out the whole diet. I'm telling you it was a good thing I was going to the Doctor to receive my praises because if I was relying on others I would have quit a long time ago. Of course my opinion of myself is the only thing that matters but at that time in my life my self esteem was ZERO.

Now I'm on this challenge. You should here the compliments, which self esteem wise I'm doing pretty good but here come the compliments and I'm thinking where were you 6 months ago?

The difference between The Diet and this Wellness Challenge is the Wellness part. It's physical and spiritual balance that this challenge is all about and I do feel a great balance in my life. 6 months ago I wasn't very balanced mentally (you looked at me wrong and I would feel like crying).

I think we have to listen to our bodies. Monday and Tuesday I was starving. I have a set plan each day of what and when I eat but not those 2 days. The difference was what I ate to fulfill the hunger. In the past it would have been junk food. I must say the seconds on the meals on those 2 days tasted good but my body for some reason needed it. So, 2 days of eating more than I usually do is okay, because like I said I was starving.

What I need control over is my Sugar Saturdays. I take my freebie on Saturday for sugar. By Saturday night I'm on sugar overload and am sick. I have a goal for tomorrow. Moderation in all things. Crossing my fingers and toes that it works.

There's my novel. I don't know if this helps any one but I feel pretty good.

Hang in there you Challenge Ladies and Man. We are down to what 10?

I think we should all pat ourselves on our backs or come over and I'll do it for you.

Marianne

Progress? by Andrea

This challenge has given me great opportunities to evaluate. I feel like I'm progressing, but sometimes get frustrated that it's not the progress I would like to see.

I've realized that when I don't get enough sleep alot of other parts unravel. Not eating sugar seems impossible when I'm tired.

I've always loved exercise, but have been trying to push myself more. I've been doing more P90x, Jackie's workouts, in general, lots more push-ups and plyometrics. I feel although I haven't lost much weight, I'm seeing some results with toning. I can actually feel a tricep muscle! :)

I've actually read some of the Old Testament, and Book of Mormon. I've been studying my General Conference talks from last spring in preparation for this upcoming conference. I also read a Sheri Dew book. I've made it a goal to read more books about our leaders, hopefully starting with the new biography of Pres. Monson. Now, I've just got to go buy it.

Care to share any progress you have made?

Melanie:

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♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ HaPpY bIrThDaY DEAR MICHELE . . ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥
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¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ TO ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥ ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ YOU ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ Hope it is a great

Melanie:

Oh WOW!!!! I'm so embarrassed that last post was meant for my personal blog. I guess I better be more careful.

Kierstin - 82 points

Melanie 84

Yoakum Points

Jeff had 80 points and Nichole had 84 points this week!

Crystal - 83 points

Marianne- 84 points

Andrea-79

Not so hot, I went on a trip and felt the need to splurge. Still plugging along though!

Nan - 82

Sugar Saturday

I don't know if Sugar Saturday is such a good idea.

It's like Christmas you can't get enough in one day.

Way too much. Yuk!

I've got to have more control. Like the Freebie though.

How many are still in this challenge?

I sure don't want to exercise this morning. Better get to it.

Doctor's appointment last Wednesday. My blood work results were fantastic.

You would think that alone would be the motivation to keep going.

Have a bit of an attitude today. I want pancakes with strawberries covered with syrup and whip cream. You can add a cherry on top. Yeah, I'll dream of that while I ride the "bike" for an 1/2 hour.

Biggest Loser

The Biggest Loser starts this Tuesday. It's my favorite show! If you've never watched it before, you should. It is very motivating. (I used to watch it while eating fro yo, but will probably just sit down with a glass of ice water thanks to this challenge:) I usually try and do it along with the show, so it will help get me through all of the holidays.

Melanie:

I was dreaming all night last night about different ways to prepare veggies. Now that's just weird!

162 points-Becky, this is 2 weeks

Kierstin- 83 points

Michele - 68 Pts.

Crystal - 84

Yoakum Points

Jeff had 82 points this week and Nichole had 84 points this week. Good Job to all those who have stuck with this. This has been a great challenge for Jeff and I. We love the changes we have made in our lifestyle and diet and look forward to continuing this habits when the challenge is over. Thanks Michelle for organizing this! Let's keep up the good work, everyone!

Melanie 84 points

84 points

Yesterday was my sugar day. Today I'm craving sugar like crazy. Goes to show you sugar is a drug and I'm an addict.

Nan - 84!!!

I can't believe it! I finally did it. I feel like I finally got in the groove . I am excited for the coming weeks, if I can keep this up. I have so much to do, I don't know how I am going to fit in the sleep. But, I am going for it!

Andrea-77

My worst week so far! Ugh. I made the mistake of weighing myself. I've lost 2 pounds total, so then I went for the self sabotage. If giving up sugar isn't make a difference why sacrifice? It went downhill from there.

But, I've recommitted. Here's to a better week!

Melanie said:

Yesterday or I should say last evening was really hard I wanted to munch so baaaaad on something bad. BUT I got busy and quit thinking about it and made it through. Whoo!
On a brighter note I now have my husband reading the scriptures with me every night.

Yea Me!

I had a Young Woman come up to me at Mutual tonight and say, "Sister Morris, are you losing weight?" I said, "Yes Christine, thank you for noticing."

Amy - 68

Here's to a fresh start!

Michele says....

Uh oh.....we're dropping like flies! Hang in there gang!! 5 wks in and only 7 more to go. My fear is what will I do when this challenge is over? At least now when I make a few not so good choices I'm well aware and try not to sabbotage the rest of my day. After the challenge......will it be a free-for-all?! Hopefully 7 more wks. will have given me more good habit forming time!!!

Kierstin- 78 points

Crystal - 78

Tracy B - 75 points

Nan - 80 Points

Really wanted that 84! It's a good thing I am not a teenager because I cannot stand up to peer pressure! I am going for it again this week. I know to not use my freebies on Monday. Great job to all of you! You inspire me to try harder. Thank you!

Michele.....80 pts

Marianne 84 points

Andrea-80 Points

Melanie 84 points and Kellie S. 50 points

Yoakum Points

Jeff had 82 points and Nichole had 84 points! Thanks!

Melanie said:

I agree this challenge has been so good for me. I too look forward to reading the Book of Mormon I actually read much longer than 15 minutes (does that mean bonus points) hehehe!
Anyway I feel better in so many ways. I have only lost 4.5 lbs. but I'll take it. Thanks again Michele for making this happen.

I forgot...

Michele my Belle,

If I have to hear Michael Jackson one more time I'm going to scream.

Not really. Just trying to make a point.

Luv Ya!

Thank you

Thank you for this challenge.

I just finished 30 minutes on the bike, while reading the Book of Mormon.

I walk M-Th and usually take Friday and Saturday off. But with the challenge I've been doing the bike on Friday and Saturday.

Needless to say setting goals and accomplishing them is the way to go.

The Challenge has reconfirmed this.

My mental, physical and spiritual health is so much better. It will be a month on Monday (right?) that we started this.

The only thing I have to say is, we need to band together and drop chocolate and pastries off at the Yoakum house, everyday next week. This perfect score has gotta go.

Marianne

Kellie- I have been hiding...

The last week hasn't been super great for my diet, and I had been dealing with some sad emotional stuff. Anyways, I have recommited and its amazing just how one really good on-goal day can make you feel.I really hoped that this challenge would 1. help me get re-started on losing the second half of the weight I needed to lose, and 2. strengthen my testimony of the Book of Mormon
I really experienced positive results with both. I have lost about 9 lbs, and I actually look forward to reading my scriptures. This morning at the gym, as I ran on the treadmill, I was amazed at how un-out of breathe I felt. It was awesome! I am trying to train for a 7k in October, and the run this morning is making me feel more optomistic as to how I will do.
So, today was a good day. I am sure there will be more crappy ones, too.

So, I won't have perfect points, but I have to be okay with the ones I do get.

Michele says.....

Who started this stupid challenge, anyways? Just did "Yoga Buns" DVD. Am I insane? My body doesn't bend like Gumby - what was I thinking? Actually, it does feel good when all is said and done. If I exercise first thing in the morning I feel like my day will go much better. If I put it off, I'm thinking about it all day and don't make as many wise choices. So, today, I'm with Nan - perfect "12"!!!!!

Nan - 100% This week

I am going to get full points this week, I swear, even if it KILLS me!! (I am hoping by posting this it will motivate me.) I am on track so far but have already used some of my freebies.

Is it possible to have a free week? : )

I know it is not, but it would be nice... especially since I have a 4 day Family reunion which is camping. It's hard to be good when you are camping. I'll try my best to have high points, but I'm not promising anything.