Re: Self challenge

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slowens@... wrote:

Ok, well then...I guess I'll start next Monday I'll just be a

> week behind y'all!

>

>

>

> I'll also be starting Monday. That will give me a chance to pick up the mag

and know what I am doing.

Thanks for the info Colleen.

Love,

Phyll

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> I'll start with you next Monday if that's okay. I was going to

start

> yesterday but blew it! LOL! I would rather start on a Monday

anyway. So, do

> you mind if I join you next week?

Of course not...there are a bunch of us starting next Monday...me,

Susi, Janick, Phyllis......who else am I missing?

Anyway, there's a group starting next week, too! So, we'll all be

together

who read up on the Self Challenge last night and is excited about

doing it

[Guest guest]

> I'll start with you next Monday if that's okay. I was going to

start

> yesterday but blew it! LOL! I would rather start on a Monday

anyway. So, do

> you mind if I join you next week?

Of course not...there are a bunch of us starting next Monday...me,

Susi, Janick, Phyllis......who else am I missing?

Anyway, there's a group starting next week, too! So, we'll all be

together

who read up on the Self Challenge last night and is excited about

doing it

[Guest guest]

> For the next month, if I feel tempted, I'm going to have

> a Luna bar or nothing. Thanks for letting me post my challenge.

It will

> help me feel accountable.

Elena,

Good luck with your challenge

[Guest guest]

> For the next month, if I feel tempted, I'm going to have

> a Luna bar or nothing. Thanks for letting me post my challenge.

It will

> help me feel accountable.

Elena,

Good luck with your challenge

[Guest guest]

> I'm hoping to get the magazine today. I'll look thru it and might

join you

> all Monday if that's ok?

,

Absolutely...just let us know Basically, from what I could

gather...this first month they want you to do a cardio workout (20-30

minutes) 3 times a week, strength training for 20 minutes 2 times a

week and flexibility training for 10 minute twice a week. They also

want you to figure out what your caloric needs are and try to eat

that many calories a day. They say if you want to maintain your

weight, then you should take in 16 calories a day for every pound

that you weigh (so multiply your weight by 16). If you want to lose

weight, you should take in 13 calories a day for every pound you

currently weigh (so multiply your weight by 13). That's the 1st

week's goal.

Anyway, the more the merrier...so feel free to join us

[Guest guest]

>From: Etcarroll2@...

>For the next month, if I feel tempted, I'm going to have

>a Luna bar or nothing. Thanks for letting me post my challenge. It will

>help me feel accountable.

>

Elena,

Balance Bar makes a really good bar called Balance Gold that tastes similar

to a Snickers Bar. You might want to try those also. I think I'm going to

try taking a bar and cutting it up and then putting it in the freezer for a

" pick me up " .

Colleen

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> Balance Bar makes a really good bar called Balance Gold that tastes

similar

> to a Snickers Bar. You might want to try those also. I think I'm

going to

> try taking a bar and cutting it up and then putting it in the

freezer for a

> " pick me up " .

I just had one of those yesterday! They are really good I like

the idea of putting them in the freezer!

[Guest guest]

> Balance Bar makes a really good bar called Balance Gold that tastes

similar

> to a Snickers Bar. You might want to try those also. I think I'm

going to

> try taking a bar and cutting it up and then putting it in the

freezer for a

> " pick me up " .

I just had one of those yesterday! They are really good I like

the idea of putting them in the freezer!

[Guest guest]

I will be starting on Monday as well, I have had a dreadful cold and

I want to get fit and healthy so I don't get them anymore....

Michxx

> In a message dated 2/28/2001 9:31:04 AM Eastern Standard Time,

> ceejaec@a... writes:

>

> <<

> I'll start with you next Monday if that's okay. I was going to

start

> yesterday but blew it! LOL! I would rather start on a Monday

anyway. So,

> do

> you mind if I join you next week?

> >>

>

> I'm going to do my own little challenge with all of you SELF

challengers.

> For the next month, starting tomorrow, I'm not going to eat any

desserts at

> work. I've gotten into a bad, bad habit of jumping on the " treats "

that

> people bring into work (like cake, brownies, ... ). It probably

has to do

> with the fact that I'm drinking coffee again and I feel like I need

something

> to fill my stomach. For the next month, if I feel tempted, I'm

going to have

> a Luna bar or nothing. Thanks for letting me post my challenge.

It will

> help me feel accountable.

>

> Elena

[Guest guest]

I will be starting on Monday as well, I have had a dreadful cold and

I want to get fit and healthy so I don't get them anymore....

Michxx

> In a message dated 2/28/2001 9:31:04 AM Eastern Standard Time,

> ceejaec@a... writes:

>

> <<

> I'll start with you next Monday if that's okay. I was going to

start

> yesterday but blew it! LOL! I would rather start on a Monday

anyway. So,

> do

> you mind if I join you next week?

> >>

>

> I'm going to do my own little challenge with all of you SELF

challengers.

> For the next month, starting tomorrow, I'm not going to eat any

desserts at

> work. I've gotten into a bad, bad habit of jumping on the " treats "

that

> people bring into work (like cake, brownies, ... ). It probably

has to do

> with the fact that I'm drinking coffee again and I feel like I need

something

> to fill my stomach. For the next month, if I feel tempted, I'm

going to have

> a Luna bar or nothing. Thanks for letting me post my challenge.

It will

> help me feel accountable.

>

> Elena

[Guest guest]

--- slowens@... wrote:

They say if you want to

> maintain your

> weight, then you should take in 16 calories a day

> for every pound

> that you weigh (so multiply your weight by 16). If

> you want to lose

> weight, you should take in 13 calories a day for

> every pound you

> currently weigh (so multiply your weight by 13).

> That's the 1st

> week's goal.

>

> Anyway, the more the merrier...so feel free to join

> us

>

>

>

>

I'm confused by that because everything else I read

says 13% to maintain and 10% to lose. But that one

says 16% to maintain and 13% to lose. I want to lose,

but I don't want to have too few calories and end up

losing nothing but water.

Sandie, Tae and Bo who wants to track calories for a

bit to see how much fat and protein grams she's really

getting )!!!!!!!!

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" Believe. Believe in yourself. Believe in the one who believes in you. All

things are possible to she who believes. Blessings on your courage. "

--from " Hold That Thought " by Ban Breathnach

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[Guest guest]

> I'm confused by that because everything else I read

> says 13% to maintain and 10% to lose. But that one

> says 16% to maintain and 13% to lose. I want to lose,

> but I don't want to have too few calories and end up

> losing nothing but water.

Sandie,

The Self range was pretty accurate for me, but I think everyone is

different! You've just got to see what works for you and that usually

involves a little trial and error

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In a message dated 3/3/01 4:22:04 AM !!!First Boot!!!,

michellelia@... writes:

<<

I am starting on Monday as well... Looking forward to it, i have had

a dreadful flu for the past week and I am now feeling 100% again, so

I can't wait to start the Self Challenge...

>>

I'm going to get better with my eating next week. This week was sort of a

warm up. I've been keeping a mental list of everything I eat and not snacking

other than my two snacks a day. But I really need to get in the habit of

writing it down on something other than a sticky that I loose halfway through

the day. <sigh>

Who did menu planning for the next 15 days tonight so that she can start the

coupon clipping

[Guest guest]

I believe that the % for the self challenge are hi, especially if you are

very overweight like myself. It was telling me I could eat 3250 calories to

lose weight, I do not think so, and I actually do not eat anywhere near that

and I am not losing anything fast. So, I think you have to think about how

much you can eat that is within reason to lose weight. I have had a hard time

coming up with how many calories, fat, protein,etc to eat if I am going to

log. I did get help at dietwatch.com!!

My 2cents

Temera

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I wonder if Self's percents are also taking it into

consideration that you are exercising and active. Maybe the other

percents are for those who live a sedentary (sp?) life.

Maybe they are based on people who are already fit and not trying to lose

large amounts of weight.

Temera

[Guest guest]

> I am going to have to start the challenge over with the group that

is

> starting Monday.

No problem, ! There are a bunch of us starting on Monday

whose big challenge will be the stretching stuff

[Guest guest]

I am starting on Monday as well... Looking forward to it, i have had

a dreadful flu for the past week and I am now feeling 100% again, so

I can't wait to start the Self Challenge...

michxx

>

> No problem, ! There are a bunch of us starting on Monday

>

>

> whose big challenge will be the stretching stuff

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--- taebo_spirit@... wrote:

> Hi Sandie, I wonder if Self's percents are also

> taking it into

> consideration that you are exercising and active.

> Maybe the other

> percents are for those who live a sedentary (sp?)

> life. Would that

> make any sense?

>

> Darcy who FREQUENTLY gets confused at all the

> different " facts " out

> there.... How in the world do you know what to

> believe!?

Hmmm....that would make sense if they are

pre-calculating the activity level you'll be doing.

I feel the same way about all the " facts " . It can be

so confusing.

Sandie, Tae and Bo )!!!!!!!

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" Believe. Believe in yourself. Believe in the one who believes in you. All

things are possible to she who believes. Blessings on your courage. "

--from " Hold That Thought " by Ban Breathnach

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[Guest guest]

--- taebo_spirit@... wrote:

> Hi Sandie, I wonder if Self's percents are also

> taking it into

> consideration that you are exercising and active.

> Maybe the other

> percents are for those who live a sedentary (sp?)

> life. Would that

> make any sense?

>

> Darcy who FREQUENTLY gets confused at all the

> different " facts " out

> there.... How in the world do you know what to

> believe!?

Hmmm....that would make sense if they are

pre-calculating the activity level you'll be doing.

I feel the same way about all the " facts " . It can be

so confusing.

Sandie, Tae and Bo )!!!!!!!

=====

" Believe. Believe in yourself. Believe in the one who believes in you. All

things are possible to she who believes. Blessings on your courage. "

--from " Hold That Thought " by Ban Breathnach

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[Guest guest]

--- slowens@... wrote:

> Sandie,

>

> The Self range was pretty accurate for me, but I

> think everyone is

> different! You've just got to see what works for you

> and that usually

> involves a little trial and error

>

>

I think that's what I'm going to do, spend the first

couple of weeks seeing what happens.

Sandie, Tae and Bo who one day *may* get all this down

one day )!!!!!!!

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" Believe. Believe in yourself. Believe in the one who believes in you. All

things are possible to she who believes. Blessings on your courage. "

--from " Hold That Thought " by Ban Breathnach

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[Guest guest]

Ya know, maybe not, i am 249, and I eat between 1650-2000. This calculations

says I am supposed to eat 3250. And at 10% I am still supposed to eat 2500.

Wow, ya mean I can actually eat more!! I just hear of all these people

talking about eating no more than 1500 and i thought they were crazy. So as I

lose weight I am supposed to lower my caloric intake?? You are so awesome

and so knowledgeable about everything.

Temera

who has been lost when it comes to her calorie intake!!

[Guest guest]

Ya know, maybe not, i am 249, and I eat between 1650-2000. This calculations

says I am supposed to eat 3250. And at 10% I am still supposed to eat 2500.

Wow, ya mean I can actually eat more!! I just hear of all these people

talking about eating no more than 1500 and i thought they were crazy. So as I

lose weight I am supposed to lower my caloric intake?? You are so awesome

and so knowledgeable about everything.

Temera

who has been lost when it comes to her calorie intake!!

[Guest guest]

I hear ya Jenni, I can tell when I have not eaten enough because I get shaky,

and my cut off is 1650, but maybe that is why i am not losing any weight,

because i am not eating enough to start with, then your body thinks your

starving. So confused!!!

I do gain when I eat more, but that was when i was not exercising. hmmmmm

I am going to wait for shannon's response to my earlier post!! LOL

Temera

[Guest guest]

> Maybe they are based on people who are already fit and not trying

to lose

> large amounts of weight.

Temera,

Actually, the more you weigh....the more calories you should be

eating. I'm not saying yours is accurate and that you should eat

3,250 calories, but you should be eating a good deal more than

someone who weighs less than you. I know at WW the more you weigh,

the more points you are allowed to eat throughout the day. Are you

eating enough during the day? Especially to take into account the

exercise you are doing?