Thanks so much! I think YOU'RE doing AMAZINGLY! I use the elliptical because there's NO WAY I could use the treadmill for half an hour. My flat feet would die.

I hope everyone's New Year was GREAT! I went out last night with friends but didn't drink! I brought along my own little water bottle and refrained from munchies and alcohol.

I went to the gym when I finally dragged myself out of bed this morning and did 40 minutes of cardio + weight training. I really didn't feel like doing any of it but I knew I'd hate myself later. I weighed in at 170.4. So really, I'm not far from hitting 169. Just need it to happen - soon.

I ALSO got my semester grades posted today and my grades this past semester are by far the best grades I've ever received since coming to college. Super excited for that. As a reward to myself for working out habitually and doing well in school this semester, I went shopping! OK if there's one thing I like more than eating, it's shopping. Retail therapy trumps all. I'm SUPER PUMPED for my new purchases so I took pictures of it. SO BEAUTIFUL. Enjoy -- I know the guys won't appreciate it as much as the women. Haha

Photo 1: Louis Vuitton Bag in Monogram Canvas
Photo 2: Makeup, Brushes, Cleaners from SEPHORA
Photo 3: J. Crew leather belt & COACH Wristlet

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Oh yeah, shopping rocks! Congrats on sticking so well to your diet, and for having such amazing willpower when you went out with your friends! Those times are always the hardest.

Good jobs saying no to the alcohol! I know I didn't .. I love everything you bought, you deserve it! I'd say rewarding yourself with shopping is better then rewarding yourself with eating (:

I went to the gym this morning and after my workout, I weighed in at 169!

169

I know this may not seem like a lot to many of you, but I haven't seen the numbers 1-6-X in YEARS. I'm so excited!

I'm such a heffer. I'm sitting here reading through people's weight loss journals as I eat an ice cream bar. HAah. It's ok, It's 40 calories.

I had a really good day today! I woke up and went to the gym - did my cardio + weight training. The scale said I'm exactly 169.0 which is really nice. I know that it's probably better if I don't get on the scale every day, so I'm going to try and just check my weight every OTHER day. It's a big struggle for me, so hopefully I have enough will power!

Also, had a lot of downtime today so I checked out the chat area of the forum. I LOVE IT. I met so many new people and they're just so friendly and helpful. It just makes my weight loss journey more interesting and less tedious.

What I'm really pumped for is the Weight Loss Challenge that starts on Tuesday! SOOO EXCITED. Our team is totally going to DOMINATE. Hopefully.

IMPORTANT: ALSO, ALSO, ALSO, I'm turning 21 next week and I know I want to go out and drink with my friends. However, I also know that I don't want to throw away all my hard work. If I just cut down my calories earlier that day, will I be OK to drink without throwing my weight out of wack?


Total Caloric Intake: 1495
Calories Expended: 30 Minutes Cardio + 30 Minutes Weight Training (Where can I get a Heart Rate Monitor? Cost? Thanks!)

Hey oLux! I met you in chat either yesterday or the day before. I'm excited to start our challenge together. Its great that we are on the same team! Seems like you are very determined, and thats great to see. Hope to see you in chat again today!

-Brandy.

Hey there Lux, been great chatting with you. thought I'd pop in real quick and say hi see what you're up to.
Definately looking forward to the challenge. We're in it to win.
Hope you're having fun at the gym
Ciao Bella

Hi there!!

Finally got over to visit your place here. I enjoyed the chats. I've decided to join the 6 week challenge and jump in with your team with Shandy and Brandy.

Great workout day, not so great food intake day. Today was my cardio day and I did 55 minutes combined on the elliptical!

I just kept snacking all day so that's my pitfall. I ate almonds, grapefruit (2), Honey Nut Cheerios, salad w/ light dressing on the side, 3 oz. chicken breast, half a cookie, etc. I'm sure the list could go on for a little longer. If I went over my 12-1400 calories for the day, then, whatever. I can live with myself!

Hey, just wanted to say sorry that I didn't get to talk to you yesterday. You came into the chat room and I had a phone call, and you left before it was done, hehe. So I just wanted to pop in and say hi!

You sound like you're doing really good on the exercise and everything! Congrats on getting in the 160's. I hope to be there soon myself!

Oh and don't feel bad, a 40 cal ice cream is really low in calories, so it's all good!

Happy Early Birthday!

Thanks!


I did really well today! My coworker and I went to the gym together so it actually made me workout way harder than usual because I didn't want her to think I was a slacker. Maybe that's what I need all the time -- someone to watch over me. Such a big baby. Great night at the gym though! I did a little over 30 minutes of cardio and then 30 minutes of lifting.


Food Intake
Breakfast: Plain yogurt, 1/2 Grapefruit
Lunch: Half a turkey sandwich on whole wheat, Hummus with whole wheat pita
Snack: Almonds, 1/2 Banana
Dinner: Salmon, Mixed greens w/ light dressing on the side, Acorn squash soup


I'M SO EXCITED FOR THE CHALLENGE TO START TOMORROW! TEAM 1, YOU KNOWWWWWW.

Hey, it was great to talk to you yesterday evening in chat. It's too bad I had to leave early, but we'll have more opportunity!