Adventures in Health™ 
Daily struggles and triumphs from WeightLossWars members as they journey towards a healthier lifestyle.
Written by Spitfire on March 16, 2010
I had a busy weekend away, and I did eat off my gluten-free restriction. What I've noticed that even tho my weight didn't go up, my body didn't feel as good as it usually feels. While I find it a relief to know that I'm not going to balloon by going off every once and a while, I am also certain that in order to FEEL good, I need to stay on. The difference for me is that I no longer feel stress or pressure if I can't find gluten-free to eat. I will tweak when I need to, and I will make the best choices at the moment, but it does not rule my life. I have found the balance again regarding food.
Now for the exercise. I was away until late yesterday so no working out. I will get P90X in today. I've decided that until my foot actually heals up, I will sub the workouts involving legs out for other less foot invasive P90X workouts. I may be doing more X Stretch these next couple of weeks than other workouts, but I'm totally fine with that.
Written by kvanatta on March 16, 2010
60 min treadmill walking - 2.9 miles
Since my run training has been sporadic - I decided to do the walk training... more days on the TM but less physical drain. But I need to make sure I can do the 13.1 miles of the half marathon in April without injury.
I'm tired and a little discouraged - no reason - prob just the tired! New granddaughter born on Sunday after 24 hours in hospital chairs for me :-) I did do some exercise while I was there waiting - enertained the nurses with pushups off the chairs, calf raises, knee lifts, etc... So - not much cardio but lots of muscle-building!
Written by crystalperrow on March 16, 2010
I'm down da down down down!
WOOO HOOOO!
I am almost to my end of month goal!
I've beat last weeks goal early and this weeks early! Only 1.8lbs away from end of month goal!
I'm so dang happy I can't stand it!
Written by dublow77 on March 16, 2010
540 Minutes total exercise minutes this week
2 a days - 45 minutes treadmill in the mornings and
45 minutes jogging and push ups
Before pictures,Sexy for Summer Challenge
Written by fitnthin33 on March 15, 2010
Yikes...here's me. Not looking my best, lumpy and bumpy in all the wrong places...but SO ready to change! I couldnt figure out how to get these pictures larger on here, but they are bigger in the email I sent to Jen. Okay Im so ready,Let's Do this thing!
Written by fitnthin33 on March 15, 2010
Today is day one of my first Challenge...SEXY FOR SUMMER. I am very excited and very motivated. I'm so dissapointed by the number on this scale, I cannot WAIT to see it go Down,Down,down!
My poor feet are very winterized...best be getting those sexy for summer too! =)
Written by mikow_k on March 15, 2010
Before anyone starts freaking out and going all Spastic-Boombalastic on me, I have to say a couple of things:
#1 – I realize that an 11 pound weightloss in a week is too much!
#2 – I slept a lot, because I was sick a lot.
#2.5 – I ate much healthier. I would venture to say almost to a vegan level, but I’m not quite sure what a vegan is. I could go online and try to do a search, but I would just get frustrated when I find out exactly what a vegan is. (I think they where leather sandals, though. Not sure.)
#2.7 – I didn’t work out last week save for Monday and Tuesday. Even then, it was not hard core. Well, actually, Tuesday I went in a hit the weights and killed my shoulders and arms. Them bad boys were hurting the next couple of day. When I say “hurt” I mean in a good way.
#2.8 – Did I mention I was sick?
Okay, so that’s like, 2.8 things I had to say. But I can’t say I’m sad about the decrease in the Mikeness around up in heres!
So up to today and the unofficial weightloss competition I have going on with my brother and sister-in-law. I realized that you aren’t able to view their status and weight pertaining to the competition. Well, some of you are, others, not so much. Without divulging their private information, I will have to obtain some percentage numbers and will post them. At least that way, for those that are interested, you can see the standings. Suffice it to say that I am doing well with today’s weigh in. Today marks the half-way point, so we have 6 more weeks to go with this unofficial competition, which means I need to really grab hold of this week’s weight and run with it. I am still taking it easy as I am not fully recovered. Probably a couple more days of rest to get my body back under control, but then it’s off to the races! Back to the workout routine. I kinda miss it. So, I have come to the end of anything I want to say and am now just typing out how I don’t have anything to type about. So I will stop now.
Thank you. Dang it! Okay, for real . . . I will stop . . . right . . .now!
Wait, I have to type so that you will know when I am stopping. Otherwise, you might be thinking that I am just sitting here talking to myself.
Okay, seriously. Here goes! I am officially stopping typing this post . . . right
Written by aleanerme on March 15, 2010
Ok, the good news is that I think everyone is FINALLY well. The bad news, I have to give up my gym membership. Due to the bad economy this money would be better spent on bills. I'm really bummed about it but I'm gonna do my best to stay focused on my health goals. I thought I was struggling before! This is gonna be the true test of my committment. I know that my best weight loss tool is my brain. I know that I have to put my mind in the right place in order to succeed. But boy is it gonna be tough. So much stress w/ bills, $$ etc. I have to find a job, daycare for my 5yo....I haven't worked outside of the home in 5 years!!!! Kinda scared. I have so much going on. Volunteer at church, lead my biblestudy, Mary Kay business from home, stay-at-home-mom, organizing another club....sigh. I sometimes feel like I want to run away and hide in the closet to eat all I want. I need some serious help here but I don't have anyone local to support me. I'm glad I have support here. Thanks.