My HHC start pics:

Weight 181.0
Waist 34.5

HHC Goals: Lose 10 lbs body fat, Gain 5 lbs muscle, reduce waist size to 33".
I will achieve these results by December 31, 2011.

My Reason: I love outdoor activities including running, biking, backpacking, hunting and fishing. I want to continue these as long as I can. Staying healthy and fit is the key.

My Plan: workout with intensity 6 days per week. Alternate weight training and HIIT aerobics. Eat 6 small nutritious meals per day totaling not more than 2200 calories. Enjoy one day per week of rest from exercise and freedom to eat whatever I want.

Since the start of the HHC, I've lost 2.7 pounds.
Since the start of the Sprint, I've lost 4.8 pounds.
Since I started my cleanse, I've lost 6.7 pounds.
Since I started my weight loss journey earlier this year, I've lost 29.825 pounds.

I'm hoping to hit a triple milestone tomorrow:
(1) Losing 30 pounds (I used to weigh 230.125);
(2) Going into ONEDERLAND (my current weight is 200.3); and
(3) Having my body fat under 40% (it's currently 40.4%).
I'm 99% confident (1) and (2) will happen by tomorrow. (3) will happen shortly after.

GOAL #1 for the Sprint:
"To lower body fat percentage and take off inches." My body fat % went from 41.2 to 40.4, and the inches are about the same.

GOAL #2:
"To build my confidence." My confidence is getting better and better by the affirmations I tell myself. I do read books on mindset, too.

GOAL #3:
"To laugh heartier and more often." I've been in a really chipper mood.

PLAN: I've stuck to my plan 100% of the time on 6 days, including my sleep schedule. On the day I didn't, I took a nap, I ate a 25-calorie snack, and I went to bed late. Really not that bad.

RAK: I didn't log my RAKs, but I was kind and caring to everybody I encountered.

WIN: I used to not be able to do more than 5 minutes on the elliptical. This week I had to up the machine to a level 6 during a 60 minute workout to get my heart rate between 145 and 150 BPM.

I forgot to weigh in this morning until I had already had breakfast. Not a big deal as I doubt much has changed. I'll weigh in the morning tomorrow and report if there has been and movement up.

Goal #1 By the first of the year (1/1/12) I will have increased my laugh factor X5. I don’t know what that result will look like or how I will measure it but I am sure I will be laughing when I get there.
I have had some good laughs this week but still none like I got from Carin's "On the sink in heels/In the mirror affirmation" video. I do still get a chuckle now and then thinking back on seeing it for the first time.

Goal #2 By the middle of November (11/15/11) I will have returned to woodturning on a regular basis and my creative juices will be flowing again. I have not turned much this summer and I have really missed it.
I've got 2 days to meet this goal. I guess I had better just go to the shop and chuck some wood onto the lathe and get started if I am to reach this goal! What I will report as progress is that it looks as though I will become President of our woodturners club beginning in January and I have been invited to show and sell my turnings in a gallery. Both of those things will insure that I do not neglect my turning time.

Goal #3 I will renovate my home gym by Christmas (12/25/11). This will include sheet rock on all walls, paint, dropped ceiling, new lighting, epoxy paint on the floor and the universal will be set up.
Still no progress on this goal. I have to change my plans on how to approach this project because I look at it and get overwhelmed and do not start. I'll start with cleaning the garage this week so I have a place to move stuff from the gym for storage during the renovation.

Week 4 progress report
Weight 187.5 Up 1.5 Not sure why. I have stayed between 184 and 188 for the last several weeks. I will monitor closely next week to make sure were not trending up. Not lifting weights could be a factor, and I am nowhere close to getting back. This is 18 weeks in a row in the 180s.

As far as eating goes I had 5 very clean days. 1 Bad meal on Friday. Sat was free.
Exercise was fine with at least 1 WO each day.

I have been targeting my midsection and am seeing some great results.

My work in the gratitude area met my goals and possibly better.

Connection to the community was 7 days, continuing to read others blogs and commenting on profiles

Week 4 was a success.

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Week one of HHC.(Nov 7-13) M,T,W,T, and Sunday Wins. Friday and Saturday were not wins.
Bea

Week 4, week 1 HHC

up 1.5, 152.5
Not happy with that at all! But I posted it! Time to look closely at what is going on and do something about it before the opportunity of holiday pounds present themselves! I will get through the holidays without a positive gain!! I will lose weight from now til the end of the year!! Times a wastin'!!!

Not a stellar week for me...many indiscretions. So I give myself 55% for the week. My weight reflects the week as well: up to 139 lb from 137.6 last week, for a gain of 1.4 lbs

My gratitude has been lacking as well...I managed to post a couple, but I had to think really hard to find them...
I was a real b#$%ch to my hubby this weekend...don't know what's getting into me. The poor guy didn't know what hit him...and I can't plead PMS anymore either.

Blogging: I made it most days

Book: I booked a signing for December 17th.
I also spoke to my son about a web page and we're working on it. Since he's in Korea and I'm in Nova Scotia, our times to talk have not always been in sync. I should be able to have something on the go by the end of this week. I will have to enlist a computer guy from here to give me a hand with all the html text and other things I don't understand.

First check-in of the HHC. Down 3.2# this week!

I have just completed my first week of the HHC 2011. I am proud to say that I am down 5 lbs. It has been an interesting week. My body is reacting pretty well with the exception of legs. So sore! I guess that means I really need to focus on this area. Without a gym, I will be pretty limited, but won't make excuses. I ate pretty clean all weak and had no free days. I can do this and will hit my goal to lose 12-15 lbs by the end of 8 weeks. This weekend I reflected on the past week and have re-written a new workout for this week. It hits all muscle groups 2x per week with more sets and reps since I am limited the amount of weights I currently own. It will probably take more time than the sweet 5-25, but I want to go all out and make this count. I know I'm not on here as much as I would like, but I do appreciate all of you and wish you all the success you desire.

Davis

1) A specific, objectively measurable, challenging yet realistic GOAL. At least one and no more than 3.
1. I GET TO lose 15 lbs before December 31st, 2011. Scale shows no progress this week - stuck at 149, and that is likely what I deserve following a week with minimal exercise, and some poor food choices the night before weigh in. I believe it to be TOM which may also have contributed, but no excuses. I WILL do better!! Plan to improve will be a commitment to MORNING exercise - doing it within 1 hour of waking which allows me coffee indulgence. I think one of the things that holds me back from morning workouts is the belief that I am too stiff in the mornings to strength train - so one way I will attack this limiting belief is with a 20 minute walk outside or 10 minute warmup on the elliptical to get the blood pumping before doing it.
2. I GET TO engage fully in at least one volunteer activity prior to December 31st, 2011. With all the RAKS underway this week, I will call this a WIN despite it not being true volunteer activity. I did however ADOPT A FAMILY for Christmas and am very excited about the opportunity. Was going to serve Thanksgiving dinner with my Seestor, but now my dad has asked us to gather and I surely won't pass up his pumpkin pie or the family gathering.
3. I GET TO attend a church service each week, beginning November 1st - whether online or in person. -- two weeks missed, therefore my progress is simply non-existent. Sooo, won't wait til Sunday to do this this week. Instead will watch a broadcast of my Texas service from last week AND watch a service from Dave's church that he so kindly shared with me last week.

2) A deeply felt and inspiring PURPOSE. (aka your WHY)

My purpose in committing to this challenge is to honor self-promises and to truly live the lifestyle that each of my amazing team mates have been living. This year I have frequently made promises to myself and to all of you - set goals - and failed to pursue them vigorously. Failing to honor those promises results in a flurry of negative feelings and those feelings further derail me from living my healthiest and happiest life. I WANT to feel happy, confident, and increase my energy levels and I know how to do just that! And I WILL!

My other purpose is to honor my Grandmother who was so very proud of all that I accomplished in 2010. She would want for me to continue on that chosen path.

Paying very close attention to the review of my PURPOSE this week to remind me WHY I am on this road and how badly I want it!
3) How will you accomplish your goal(s)? Do you have a plan in place?

First and foremost, since I believe firmly that a positive mindset is critical to my success in any endeavor and I know from experience that beginning my days with an attitude of gratitude ensures that my mindset is a healthy one, I WILL post a Gratitude List to this thread each day. - I believe I missed 1 day of gratitude listing this week and I really slacked on my accountability blogs, although I did record everything in my tracker and will send it to my AP.

My plan to achieve my physical goal is to follow Bill Phillip's original Body For Life Exercise and Nutritional plan. I WILL send my Exercise & Nutrition plan to my AP each Monday morning and will send her my Actuals (which should be 80% to plan) by Sunday evening. Terrible exercise week, positive nutrition week with some poor choices that I regret. Tracker sent.

My plan to achieve my altruistic goal is to begin researching volunteer opportunities in my area by November 1st and commit and engage as soon after that as possible. Underway.

My plan to achieve my Spiritual goal is to settle into our new home and find a local non-denominational church in the area to attend each Sunday. I WILL interchange attendance there with attendance at Gateway Community Church online - a church I attended while visiting Texas that I enjoyed. Yikes - no progress made - really afraid of going to a live church, but I have found the one I want to go to!

Goals for the Sprint

1) A specific, objectively measurable, challenging yet realistic GOAL. At least one and no more than 3.
a.) On January 1st, 2011, my current weight will be 190, my waist at navel will be 34", hips 44", thighs 24" and biceps 13" Current weight, 201.5, W@N 38, hips 45, thighs 25ish, biceps 12 1/4
b.) On January 1st, 2011, I will have food journaled for 11 straight weeks, consistently taken my supplements, consistently consumed at least 5 and at most 7 16 ounce glasses of water, gotten a minimum of 3 workouts in and 2 cardio workouts in per week, and slept at least 8 hours per night for at least 4 nights out of the week. Haven't missed a day of journaling this week, haven't missed taking supps, have consumed at least 5 of water every day, met my workout goal, give myself a B+ on the sleep factor.
c.) On January 1st, 2011, I will have done something creative with my time for 1 hour a week for the entire 11 weeks of the challenge. Haven't done anything with this yet, but . . . there's still time! 1 hour spent on the piano sounds like a plan for today!

2) A deeply felt and inspiring PURPOSE. (aka your WHY)

I had good results with my first challenge, but was unable to attain my goal. I exercised, I ate fairly well, had a great AP, initially had great momentum, but it teetered a bit as time went by. Old habits snuck in and reminded me that a complete transformation had not quite happened. I gained some of the weight I had lost back all too quickly and was reminded of how those bad habits affected me rapidly and how looooong it took to shake them off. During this challenge I would really like to focus on what food is for me. It isn't just about enjoyment and taste, it's about nourishment and vitality. Foods ARE our medicine and they CAN be our poison as well. I want to (GET TO) lure my consciousness into the light of my eating habits. They need to (GET TO) become a team. I have done a lot of sneaky eating in my day and the foods that I choose are sugary, nutrient-thieving, empty calories. The only joy they bring are to my taste buds and that joy is fleeting. I want to (GET TO) crave the sweetness of a peach, or the creaminess of a banana with a touch of almond butter, I want to (GET TO) choose whole, nutrient-dense foods over ice cream or cake. I know it's possible and I (GET TO) look forward to that day. I threw the creativity piece in the mix because it's an area of my life that has been lacking. I have been career-focused, friend-focused, family-focused, health/wellness-focused, but my creativity (MY spirituality) has been left in a corner to accumulate dust as time drifts by. I look forward to getting back in touch with this side of me. I have missed it. Still a big fan of all of this. I've eaten clean for 2 solid weeks, which is a HUGE milestone for me. NO snacking, NO desserts, NO random handfuls from the bulk bins. AND in addition, I've eaten HUGE salads, full of vibrant vegetables and can just FEEL the goodness coming from them, I know when I eat the salads and the vegetables, that I am nourishing all parts of my body, right down to the very cells that work so hard to keep this body working properly. Feeding it the right fuel allows it to do its work more efficiently and effortlessly. I guess I liken it to feeding a car gasoline, rather than . . . soda.

3) How will you accomplish your goal(s)? Do you have a plan in place?
Starting November 1st I will be trying the Paleo approach to eating for 1 month trial time (I naturally was drawn to this and then school introduced me to the Metabolic typing approach to eating, after taking the test it ALSO recommends I eat this way, so, I'm going with it!)
I am hoping to see some interesting changes in my energy levels, physical appearance and immune system. I started and have been spot on for a solid 2 weeks! No Cheats, no sneaks, just pure, delicious, wholesome food!! I have had slightly more energy, but got hit by the tiniest of colds. Normally a cold would knock me out and under for a few days, but this one just manifested in my sinus' and I've had plenty of energy to work and still get my workouts in (although, Saturdays workout had to be adjusted due to tiredness)
I will continue to drink 5-7 16 z glasses of water per day and have a spot in my food journal where I check off each glass consumed, Done I will continue to food journal daily Done (and will hope to post every day as well) Done, will continue to attempt to chew each meal thoroughly and thoughtfully Still a struggle I GET TO work on, and will continue to take my supplements daily (carrying around a little granny pill-pack has been SUPER helpful) Done. I will also attempt to check in daily with my AP and the thread I give myself a B on this, I read the thread every day, but did not allow myself enough time to check in on the thread. Also, I have not been daily with the AP, but am alright with that, as I think we've got a good thing going. I will check in on a blog every day and will reach out to the community outside our group at least twice per week. A- here, checked on blogs daily AND checked in on a few blogs from strangers, only commented on 1 though.
During this challenge I will commit to some form of exercise 5 days a week. My ideal would be spin on Monday, UBWO on Tuesday, HIIT walk on Wednesday with LBWO, Boot camp on Thursday and HIIT walk on Friday with UBWO. did get 5 w/o in, but not the way it is written here.
And finally, I will schedule my creativity into my week. A minimum of 1 hour/week. Hoping to pay the piano a visit.
That's all for now!

This was a great 1st week of the HHC and 4th week of our Sprint and I get to look forward to pushing it even further in week 2 and 5! I will be challenged further as I will be stepping out of my comfort zone and visiting with my mom in Boston for 2 days and then home to NY for 3, I am getting a plan set and ready in preparation, I sure hope it goes well!

Not my greatest week 1 for a challenge, I'd love to say it was 100%, but it wasn't. I am up a little over a pound at 141.4 this morning. I half expected it because of my unfocused eating this weekend. But I have a good plan for this week & will try having a protein shake at night for a meal 6 to see if that helps with cravings each day (per Carin's suggestion).

I am making good strides on my goala of not judging & swearing less. I am pretty sure because I haven't been at work and around some of the people that I normally get into those types of conversations with, that it has been easier, but I can't use that as my excuse for doing it. I just have to stop and catch myself before I get wrapped up in it-but being gone a week makes me feel stronger. I also think a book I have been reading has been reinforcing my efforts, it's some of the stuff I have been telling myself already (I haven't walked in people's shoes, give people the benefit of the doubt, that could be me someday, etc.) , but it's a good reminder when I see it in black & white.

I totally forgot I was going to try Sumo squats last week, I did the other cardio like I said I would, but didn't print out the exercise so I would see it-so I am going to fit that in somewhere this week & see how it goes. I also am checking into a new yoga place around here (Carin is reminding me how much I liked it) and see about going to a class regularly again and also trying a class for meditation at some point.

All in all I would say about an 80% week with eating-100% with exercise. I also have to hunker down on the diet soda (I had a relapse at my conference). I haven't had any in 2 days , so I am glad to be back at work & having a structured plan to follow this week.

Kathy

Last week was only 3 workouts and about 85% on plan for nutrition. With the off-week before that and using flu bug as somewhat excuse.. I am sitting at 178.5 lbs to start HHC today. But I feel great.. I took a lot of time over weekend to lay down a simple yet, what I feel.. will be an effective plan over next 8 weeks. Also, some major wins at work over past week that have me quite excited for the weeks and months ahead. Along with hitting my physical goals for HHC, I'm going to really take more time to enjoy the process and not take it too seriously or overthink it.. (which I've done somewhat over past weeks). It was actually my son that told me this a couple days ago the insightful kid he is.. he said "dad, sometimes it looks like you try to hard.. you'll do great if you just stick to it and enjoy it more similar to how I'm always getting better at guitar". He's right! love it - can learn from anyone I say - always be the student. :-) Onward!!

Progress report!

Weight: Week 1 of the HHC resulted in 2 pounds released, still no BF% measurement....they'll call me when the bodpod is fixed. THIS is the week we'll break that 140 wall for the first time since college (1982).

Accountability - not posting here as I should, will help when I get my iphone back! Sunday chats with AP are so renewing...great way to kick off the week. Switching up the menus to include new recipes (posted in my blog)....

Personal enrichment: 2 of 4 books nearly completed. Started Bikram yoga, and as luck would have it, my time slot coincides with the high school wrestling team! Selected NASM as certification program, after interviewing physical therapists, personal trainers, gym managers.

Healthy Spaces - 3 of 7 rooms DONE - appointment with painter postponed to next weekend. Windows washed, inside and out!

Influence - 5 new endurance members here with our own Healthy as a Horse group, am 'coaching' a neighbor and a co-worker. Not sure if others have followed through yet. Developed a survey, to be completed by those seeking help, to gauge their readiness, baseline and commitment. At work, 'healthy options' are being talked about, and there's even a reminder on the pot-luck sign up sheet, to consider bringing healthy alternatives to the standard fare.

Cancer quilt is at the quilter (still), hope to have it ready to ship first week in Dec.

Business/financial: For our side "horse boarding business"...2012 lease re-negotiated with landlord, boarding contracts signed by customers and on file, budget set up to ensure it is self-supportive.

On purpose moments - each week gets better than the week before. A++++++

Finally managed to upload a pic. Everytime I try the green loading bar for the "new photo" page never completes, well it finally did. I only uploaded the front shot since I'm not competing in the HHC only participating in the sprint to the new year.

I started off strong with a 5 lb loss but since the truck was totaled I couldn't get to the gym and then the whole house got sick and I have gained 4 of the 5 back.

However, we are all feeling better now and I have cobbled enough borrowed workout gear together to at least be able to get in a good UBWO and perhaps LBWO here at home. Will have to figure out how to get some cardio back into the program.

Anyhow, here's the pic

Well...it seems my scale has become obstinate again, of course it could of been the fact that my exercise was less than stellar 60%...while I managed 6 WO, I skimped on duration. Eating was at about 75% with one too many free days. Water was at 85%...I actually drank 150 oz yesterday....and this all added up to no weight loss...still holding at 4lbs...237

I have wrote a plan for the week...WIN
I have not blogged about food/WO everyday
I have been practicing the white swan meditation.
I have been staying in touch with my AP partner and have posted on someones blog
everyday.
I have corralled a few of my gremlins but they keep escaping when I am not looking.
RAK...while I have so enjoyed all your examples I am having a hard time coming up with them.

It wasn't a great first week for me. My wife would disagree. I have been getting down on myself for not achieving some of my goals. She thinks I set them too high. So, I re-evaluated all my goals and she was right. I was setting goals for myself like I did during the SSC. and that is physically not going to happen this go around. But that is not to say I am not giving 100% I am each and everyday.

My weight is about where it is the beginning of the challenge. I am 193lbs. I will get to 185 by the end of my 8 weeks. I will be able to do 50 pushups. I can only do 10 now without pain. I will post my full list of goals so you can all see them. Hopefully, they will be more realistic this time around.

this has been some roller coaster ride. but, I am grateful to be here working through it all.
Elliot

Elliot

happy tuesday....check in time. i FINALLY had a good weekend. partly because i've decidede to not be as hard on myself over the weekend and also because i ate well

weight 134 slowly but surely and pound here, a pound there...i'll take it. if i stay on this track i will be below 130 by dec 31st and that makes me so HAPPY!

Scale up .6 lbs this week. Measurements:
Neck-same
Arm-same
Chest- down .25
Bust-same
1st roll down .25
waist up .25
abdomen down .25
Hips down .25
Thigh same
Knee same
Calf up .25

So overall down .5 inches not much but I will take it. I want to go back and look at my steps and figure out how to finish strong. I know most of you that did the 1/2 can relate that everything seems out of kilter while the focus was just on that. That is how I am with the bike event on Saturday. I am excited for it. Especially now that my back is feeling like I will probably be able to do it but will also be glad when it is done.

The last 2 weeks.

Workouts = all but 1. 11 out of 12 scheduled. I don't know how many runs in addition to my regular workouts? We just went out when we could. We would meet for lunch, go after supper, before Brian went to work, etc...

My regular workouts have been a mix of spinning, hard core, lifting, machines, kettle bells, and running. Brian and I finished the Run-to-Remember with 75 miles between us. The Run-to-Remember was a tremendous blessing. Truly filled my soul.

A Run to Remember / AliciaLynn's posts / Bill Phillips Transformation

Eating has been really good. Didn't track super close week 3, but week 4was better with tracking.

Vision Writing class is over, so I completed my goal of finishing that class. That makes 3 classes of Vision Writing I have finished this year.

My weight has not changed since August. This frustrates me and make me want to cry at times. Had a hard time with the reality of it last Tuesday, but changed my mindset by the end of the day.

My waist is now 29.5 though. First time it's been under 30 in a LONG time.

My blood pressure at the doctor last Tuesday was fantastic. 112 / 63. (used to average 128 / 78) My resting heart rate 65. (used to be in the high 70's) My whole family besides me is on B/P meds. (no joke) My cardiac genetics are a recipe for disaster. All 3 of my brothers, my mom, and my dad are on b/p meds. My pap paw passed of a heart attack, my gram has had triple by-pass surgery, and my uncles all have high b/p along with surgeries. My aunt just had a heart attack over the summer. Seems everyone over the age of 60 has a pace maker in my family. The fact that my B/P continues to improve as I age is a HUGE indicator I am doing something right. I have to find peace in that.

My community connection was better in week 3, crap in week 4.

I have completed week #5 of the C25k program. I will register for the Santa Barbara New Years Day 5k by the end of the week. This goes with my goal of running a 5k under 40 minutes by the end of the HHC.

RAK's for week #3. *except these are more intentional acts of kindness. Nothing real random about them. I will look for randoms in the weeks ahead.*

Volunteering at the Airmans Attic 4.5 - 5 hours a week brings many women I get to help in my life each week. This week was no different.

We fixed dinner and hosted Bible study at our house this week. Our friend that usually does it needed to go out of town for her son's knee surgery. She would return the day before study, but rather than have her worry about it upon arriving home from a trip we said we would do it. We cooked dinner for 9 people. (EFL santa fe soup / salad/ fruit / black bean soup from the forks-over-knives cookbook) and hosted the dinner in our home. During the study I watched my friends 2 year old in the living room so she could concentrate on the study. She is usually following her little one around and has to miss study. It was fun to offer to watch her, and let her mom relax a bit.

Friday night football we joined in to decorate the stadium, bring signs, and food for the party.

I will keep my eyes open throughout the challenge to continue to help others.