172 today

Al

I forgot to weigh in last week too (week 3) Boo me

If this still counts -

LW - 169
TW - 169

Hope to see SOME change this week

Sam, i think the email is only to contact the admin at the job if you have any questions in specific.

You need to mail in your resume and cover letter to the mailing address to be considered for the position.

LW - 170
TW - 169

1 pound loss! I'll take it :):)

Thank you Rachael I thought submitting it to committee members before the defense was bad! This is a million times worse! Cannot wait to finish!!

Thank you Donna. I also never "don't sleep". this submission date is CRAZY because someone mis-communicated crucial deadline info So i'm giving it my all to finish everything asap!!!Best of luck to you too :)!

Last week - 173
This week - 170 :up::up:

I think i've lost all this weight ONLY because i haven't slept in 2 nights. I am submitting my PhD dissertation on friday so going through some last minute craziness and chaos!!! Wish me luck guys :):)

Keep up all the great work!

Yay Jane Great job :)

Lets do this together

I'm back on traineo after a long spell of writing in a cave Excited to do this!

Current weight - 173 lbs!!!

LW - 165
TW - 165

Rachael, im getting my phd in Environmental science I study beaches and LOVE it :)

Stina - I have the flu too Hang in there and feel better soon!!!!

TW - 165 pounds!

Rachael, are you a full time student? If yes, i'm sure we're in the same boat! CANNOT wait to graduate

Angie! Way to go! I had a similar "venting out" incident with my father too! It sure did feel like someone unloaded a million bricks off my chest. I was so angry that only half my words made sense but i got the message across! Of course my father reacted with the same self-pity / anger/ how dare you kinda attitude....but it was he who came around eventually to make me feel loved. Some things over the years have remained the same and probably always will but i feel that you need to express in this way once in a while!

Iris, You seem to be doing a good job of balancing fats/carbs and protein! Great job

Stina and Lucy. I totally understand what you are going through. I'm juggling early morning classes two times a week/ lack of sleep/ dissertation writing etc etc etc. If we cannot give a 100%....lets shoot for a little lower!

My Professor said that i looked good and asked if i had been working out ! Feels pretty awesome when people start asking these questions

Rachael - EXCELLENT job! In my opinion, you body looks perfect :-) I would KILL for such a flat tummy!

Alright! I'm starting a new 30 day challenge today as well. With school reopening and juggling some issues, i kinda went back to old eating habits! This time i shall do well

School reopening stress...trying hard to juggle time for workouts and writing

TW - Still 165. I guess i'm in maintenance mode

I have a COMPLETELY different perspective on travel in the US. I have lived in India, the Middle East and now in the US. I am amazed by the diverse landscapes here! A HUGE HUGE fan of the National Parks. I have been to Acadia National Park in Maine, Yosemite in Cali.....breathtaking and very scenic views....tons of places to hike or bike or just walk around! Cannot wait to see the Rockies and Yellowstone someday

If you don't want to hike etc...i would suggest SF and NYC! Both amazing places...tons of stuff to do...great food to eat (if you do your research properly)...you can NEVER be bored here!

Portland and Seattle are AWESOME places too! Great breweries too :)

Rachael and Sam

I'm in the same friggin boat I am writing my dissertation and working on campus at the same time AND i have a freaking deadline to graduate! SO STRESSFUL Sometimes i just want to quit and run away :down:

I totally agree! WOAH Maybe Rachael is hiding something from us ;)

Iris and Lucy

I have been following a similar workout routine! I do an hour of strength training every other day and cardio in between. I have been eating fairly clean....nothing to really make me put on weight. I'm somehow STUCK within the same weight range Dying to get out of the 160's. Some days i get very disappointed but i'm pushing through for now!

Yesterday

55 minutes of intervals on the elliptical - max resistance- Cal burnt 670

B- eggs
L - Leftover thai curry
S - Almond butter and jelly on wheat toast
D - Veggies and a whole wheat pita with yogurt

My weekend wasn't that good too! May have eaten a bit too many carbs

Today was good

1.5 hour walk
B - Eggs with cheese and turkey
L - Bowl of lentils and yogurt
S - A bit too many crackers
D - Bowl of home made thai vegetable curry

Iris, i seem to be in the same boat

I worked out VERY HARD all of last week! No loss :( SO pissed off by this!

LW - 165
TW - 165

No change!!!

Lucy

Why do they provide cakes on a training course?

My day was good! Very happy and proud of my accomplishments this week!

B - 2 scrambled eggs
L - Bowl of lentils and leftover stuffed peppers
S - Choco covered nuts
D - Chicken tacos

Workout - 50 minutes on the elliptical - 2:2 minutes intervals pedaling forward and backwards.

Robyn

I'm a student and often have to stay up late at night. I beat cravings by eating dark chocolate with nuts, fruits like an apple with a spoon of almond butter or a banana and some walnuts!

If you're craving something salty/ creamy try mashing up some ripe avocado, add chopped onions, lime juice, salt and pepper. Spread over whole wheat toast. DELISH!

I have also tried drinking almond milk. Its VERY low in calories but tastes pretty good.

The key is to eat something satisfying yet filling! Also, THROW AWAY all kinds of chips, candy etc. or you will just end up doing some mindless eating!

Good day today

B - 2 eggs
Snack - a banana
Lunch - 1 baked stuffed pepper and a thin pita with hummus
Snack - Coffee with hummus and half a pita
Dinner - Bowl of lentils

Workout - 60 minutes of strength training

You are an inspiration! Amazing job

It seems like we are all in the same boat I really hope to see a change this week! I have been working out like crazy and eating VERY clean. Eating only low GI carbs! I'll even take a 1 pound loss so that i know that my efforts are paying off!

B - 2 eggs
S - Almond butter and tiny spoon of jelly on a whole wheat bread
L - Veggie burger in a whole wheat wrap with some hummus and mozzarella cheese
D - Stuffed baked peppers

Pretty good weekend!

B - 2 eggs
L - Leftover lentils with quinoa
S - Hummus and some chips
D - Quinoa with lentils and yogurt

Workout - 55 minutes of strength training circuits

Still 166 :down: :down: So dissapointed!

Guys

I made this last night! I think its something you all would enjoy! I think most of us have a sweet tooth so i think this will help with our crazy cravings! Here's the recipe:

http://www.unconventionalkitchen.com/chocolate-covered-banana-pops-with-a-healthy-magic-shell-recipe

I didn't even follow the recipe completely. I had some homemade choco sauce i had made sitting in the fridge. I froze the bananas for about half an hour. Dipped it in the chocolate sauce, added some nuts on top, placed the banana bits into aluminum foil and sealed it and placed in the freezer. Ate it at night before going to bed! SO delicious and somewhat healthy