Adventures in Health™ 
Daily struggles and triumphs from WeightLossWars members as they journey towards a healthier lifestyle.
Written by Lori2 on July 03, 2009
So I am once again disappointed about a big gain. Still I simply am not going to live every day of life with calorie restrictions. Birthdays only come once a year and a person needs to lead a life with celebrations too. Got to be balanced. Apparently when I go off program, I am a sodium monger causing water retention. I have been over my sodium limit of 2300 by 3x's for several days. So it is back to the salt mines for me LOL. I have not slipped too far afield when I look at it though and am hopeful that it will slip back off by next weigh in.
Been reading and hearing others talk about over-training. I am sure I am guilty of that. I truly love to work out. Never thought I would say that! Before this transformation journey I would have said the opposite in fact. Now exercise fills me with hope. It is one thing I can do that makes me feel powerful. After a good long run I feel endorphins racing through me and my body feels strong all day long. My legs have such a nice shape due to the exercise. I love the challenges from the Pirate challenge for 300 minute weekends, 100 rep party or a triathlon. Looking at my stats for the past month or so I am exercising an average of 700 minutes a week. Guess I should read more about over training and how much is too much. On the hand, how is it that they can lose so much and exercise so much on The Biggest Loser show? I think they exercise 4+ hours a day! Is it too much stress on your body if you are enjoying it?
Written by celticgirl on July 03, 2009
Yesterday I saw an old friend of mine and didnt recognize her at first. LOL she has lost over 150 lbs. What a difference. I am so proud of her. She looks great, healthy!!! What an inspiration for me. Along with my good friend Marie. I have lots of inspiration to get going on this diet. I'm going to take the dogs for a 5 miler today. HAHAH they'll sleep good tonight
Written by Pitbull on July 03, 2009
Today was the third 2.5 hour walk of the week!!! I've gotta say, I feel great....sore...but GREAT!!! It just so happened that I had Monday, Wednesday, and Friday off work, so we chose to lengthen our walks!! We walk every day for a minimum of one hour, and it seems that we LOVE that 2.5 hour walk for the days I don't work in the dental office!!! In two more weeks I"ll be on 2 weeks holidays...just imagine the weight I'll drop walking 2.5 hours every day of those 2 weeks!!! I'm thinking I'll drop 10 pounds during my holidays...that sure beats the heck out of gaining 10 pounds!!! I'm soooo in love with the new me...and I vow to never change back!!! This journey has taught me so much about myself!!! I'm worth it, and I deserve it!! But most of all...I CAN DO IT!!!
Written by Mom24Boys on July 03, 2009
It's been a rough week for me this week. THRILLED to see a slightly SMALLER number this week. Here's to losing 2 lbs by next week! :o)
Written by marie5 on July 03, 2009
Whoo Hoo:) 4.8lbs gone. Can't believe it. Now just got to stay focused on goal and make it through all the holiday barbeques this weekend:)
Written by Loriharmanp on July 03, 2009
Here I am, still trying to break 170. It is getting so old now. I have been trying to break 170 for weeks!! My body just refuses to let go of this number ~ I mean what gives here?
I am beyond aggrevated at this point and afraid that if I do not at least see 169.8 by Monday's Weigh-in...I may just give up and eat whatever looks and smells good here at camp. I mean why deprive myself if I will never see a number below 170 anyway, Right?
Written by TamaraPaints on July 03, 2009
Down 2 pounds! And finally breaking my pattern to get down to 169 and then gain. Hopefully I can keep this up!
Written by kdasalla on July 03, 2009
(Half) Marathon-minded running... it's waaay harder than I thought! BUT oddly, I'm liking it!
7/2 AM: 1.51 miles (total warm up/cool down) in 17 mins and 2.83 miles on the treadmill... in 31.5 mins! Oh well, there's always room for improvement...
7/2 PM: .76 miles (warm up only) and 2.68 miles in 30.5 mins on the treadmill.
I've got a LONG way to go!
Day 18, Sugar-free, Gluten-free
Written by Spitfire on July 02, 2009
Today I'm taking the kids to the park. I'm going to take some fruit and water along for the outing. I never got all my water in yesterday...but I will today. It's one of my goals. And I'm going to put into practice something I've been talking about and not doing. GOTTA GET ON THE BIKE! I think I'll do that right now, and THEN take them to the park. I want to do the bike first thing from now on, even though first thing in the morning is not that early thanks to sleeping in a bit now that school is out! Sleeping in is important to me right now, I need it. I notice the difference on the scale when I get more sleep, and also I have more patience for 3 energetic girls. Eventually I'll be able to get up earlier and do my workout and get some things done earlier in the day....which equals being more productive. Day 18, still going strong.