20 pounds by Easter challenge
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Good morning, misfit losers! Happy Monday!
I have been up since 6:15. Now the dog wakes me up so we can get out to walk. Glad he did..another 100+degree day on the horizon. Once I got in, I just kept on walking with a 45 minute DVD, so skipping the pool class today.
Hope everyone stays cool.
Stay strong!
Connie0 -
Connie you are doing so well with the readjustment of calories to fuel your workouts. I know it is a tough adjustment and I'm just so proud of how you are sticking with it. I truly promise once you are properly set you'll start to lose again. Right now you've gained fuel, sleep, focus, and knowledge but not any weight.
And Marie, your wisdom on how to be you keeps me inspired to be me.
Esther, you are proving so many people wrong about what is possible and not with your determination.
I could not have possibly ended up among a better group of winners.
Eninad0 -
Good morning all the misfits
I guess I did not post my posting this morning. I am so forgettable That's happen to you when you get old and grey headed. I copy the list and posted it in my word pad.So I can copy and post here Thank you Connie
misfit Easter Challengers
Marie~ yep I am here and doing fine
Connie~thank you for gathering up this list Love it
Nancy~When will you be back home
Janice~ Janice hang in there. You are doing great
Esther~you are really making headways
Tami~Tami so great you are with us
Faye~ Faye I have an MFP friend who lives in new Zealand and her and her husband goes to sinapore on their vacations. Much be a great tourist attractions.
Cristina~ So glad you are sticking with your plan
Stephanie~ Hey you we don't hear from you as much but we know you are still around.
Barbie~our one and only maintance But think I few more will be joining you
Rachel~ How are them Baby kittens Must be fun watching them play/
Ruthie~You have not been off traveling lately, Great
Sunnyfarm~haned in there Sunny
Eninad~ You are like a breath of fresh air
Shirley~ Are you back home yet? I know you are enjoy being with your grand son But I missed you
Look like there are 16 of us misfits
Marie
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@Eninad..thanks! It is tough!
My new rationale is that I was starving and not losing so I might as well eat more and not lose!
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oh Connie you are a nut. you have done so well. you are doing all the things right.
Have you had any compliment on your looks? I bet you have.
I am just the opposite I am cutting my calories more/. I have never felt hungry except when I have a low blood sugar And all I want is Carbs,carbs and more carbs my low blood sugars come from injecting too much insulin before a Meal Hard to reach the happy medium.
Marie0 -
Marie..yes, compliments on how I look and questions about how much I've lost. My body is shrinking for sure. We women are just crazy to be hung up on the dam** number on the
scale! We don't have our weight tattooed on our foreheads, so why are we soooo worried about it?
Yours has to be a fine balance, Marie. Please don't cut too low on calories. I think you can do 1:1:1 and still be vegetarian, right?
Connie0 -
lovesretirement wrote: »@tenpets Here is a listing of all who post on this thread. I went back a couple of pages. If I left out anyone, please add your name and forgive me. Marie, Janice, Nancy, Esther, Rachel, Tami, Faye, Cristina, Stephanie, Barbie, Ruthie, Sunnyfarm, Eninad and Connie.
Also, when you commit to a personal trainer, she/he is there to help/show you how to build your strength, endurance, and flexibility. The money being spent is a huge motivator for me. I would have quit when I stopped losing.
Some will guide in regards to your eating..calories, macros, etc. If I had started with my trainer's recommendation to eat 1850 cals to lose fat, I would not be in the process of trying to reset my metabolism. I ate much lower and that was not enough to fuel my workouts. If you want to know what your BMR and your maintanance level go to scoobysworkshop.com to plug in the numbers to find out. It will give you an idea of how many calories your body needs to survive (BMR) and how many it needs when you exercise (TDEE).
And me on that list!
I can imagine that the money spent would keep one going! I have an appointment today to talk to the gym manager about the training options. They also have metabolic counseling. I was a bit taken aback at the prices, but after searching the Internet for an average hourly rate and found their prices are actually pretty good. Connie, would you mind sharing what your gym's fees are for me to compare? It could be in a message rather than a post, if you'd like.
I'm nervous and excited about checking it out today.
Becky
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Hey Misfits,
Marie, I will be going home Friday.
Will be glad to get back on my eating plan. It's so hard to stay on track as everything we do seems to involve food.
Been helping my sister do some chores that she has difficulty doing. I can tell you for sure it is so hot when doing outside chores.
Hoping I don't gain too much. So discouraging to have been at my lowest weight before coming to visit family and will go home weighing more.
I will try not to stress over it too much as I love to be with my family.
Nancy0 -
Nancy-Its nice you can help your sister get things done while your there, I agree its hot doing anything work or being outside right now, its in mid nineties again here. I just went and got my hair cut short, they took over 4inches and layered it all over. It was time for my summer cut. It seems like after you eat before you know it, its time to figure out another meal, especially if theres a group of people, more time in preparing. We had company this weekend, and it involved food and cake, and needless to say the scale is up today, hopefully I can get it down, I know I didnt gain 3 1/2 pounds since my lowest weight. I'm sure things will be back to normal for eating when you get home , hopefully you are worrying needlessly. Have a safe ride home.
Connie -I know what you mean about being hung up on that evil scale. But I do feel bloated today, and its up. Glad that everyone is noticing you are getting smaller, its nice all your work is showing.
Marie-I am getting forgetfull in my old age of 55, I had to look up my home phone number today on my contacts, for the second time in the last few months. I am confusing my first 3 digits for some reason .
Try and stay cool everyone, you dont want to get overheated. Janice0 -
Hi, Friends!
So... I signed a one year contract today for metabolic counseling and personal training at a small very personal gym. The metabolic counseling is nice because they adjust your food frequently based on your exercise routine and how you are doing with losing BF/weight, energy levels, stamina, etc. Plus, they ask you what foods you normally eat and put those into the plan rather than weird uber untasty foods you've never heard of. The clients are regular people like me, not super buff folks. In fact, several of my fellow nursing faculty go there.
I am away on vacation next week, so I start on July 7. I am super excited to get back to exercising because I LOVE weight lifting. I will listen to what they tell me to eat and exercise how they instruct 3x week for 30 min sessions. They will have completely healed my very screwed up metabolism in a year and I may be able to use our free college gym. I'm so happy to be investing in me!
Becky0 -
hi there,
I know I have been MIA but I had a very busy week with the kids. Stressful to send them off this morning but now I feel calm. it is my son's first year of going to camp all summer, he usually just goes 4 weeks. I think it is going to do wonders for him both physically and emotionally to be there. I will miss the kids like crazy but am excited to focus on me for a bit and my husband, it is nice:)
I need to get back with the program as we have had an eating extravaganza the last week. I have done pretty well sticking close to plan but all of the extra bites add up.......also I definitely felt my little one being anxious and well,....that causes me to be anxious and.....you can finish the story from there.
connie, that is awesome that you can eat so much more!! I feel like this will work for you. it makes me want to try it!
Janice, my scale was up 3 1/2 lbs this morning also, crazy!!
becky, that is such a great gift you just gave yourself.
hi to everyone, I am going to start posting again daily! running to the store to grab something to make for dinner!!
Stephanie0 -
Welcome back Steph. you were miss while you were MIA. great hearing from you
Marie0 -
What a day, ladies! Spent it with my college friend and her girls and my kiddos at Stone a Mountain Park and I am exhausted. Won't log food or exercise today but back at it tomorrow.
Goodnight,
Ruthie0 -
I finally made the meatless stew that's one of my goals this month.....made entirely from ingredients in the freezer and spices from my cupboard....Jake loved it. Barbie
Stats for today:
18,000 steps
three hours of dog walking in beautiful spring weather0 -
Hi gang. Finally had time to check in. I'm drained. I got a text from a friend at 6:10 this morning. He walked his dogs with my hubby and dogs this morning. Iris had swimming lessons and I swam when she did. I had 3 extra kids today. It was supposed to be a half day but I told their mom i was going to kidnap them and take them to some workshops. We had a Chautauqua group come to town yesterday. They had a parade through town and free workshops.....juggling magic soft shoe dancing face painting hula hoops... So instead of letting the kids go home and sit in front of the TV and play video games I took them to the workshops. That was 4 hours long. My 5 yr old had soccer practice after the workshops. We stopped by subway for sandwiches for dinner. Iris ate in the car. I dropped hubby's sandwich off and grabbed Shaundra and we went to the Chautauqua show at 7 tonight. I finally got home at 9:30. Then had to get kids into bed and settled. Can't figure out why I'm so tired. I only walked 6200 steps today. Tomorrow will be a little slower. I now have the three extra kids every day but it's only half days. Shaundra has dance tomorrow for an hour and swimming lessons for Iris. So maybe beach in the afternoon if it's not raining.
Esther0 -
Esther, your life sounds like so much fun! It's really great how active your kids are, too. Enjoy your day of activities today, too.
Becky :-)
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I finally made the meatless stew that's one of my goals this month.....made entirely from ingredients in the freezer and spices from my cupboard....Jake loved it. Barbie Stats for today:
18,000 steps
three hours of dog walking in beautiful spring weather
My last batch of soup I made I added a chopped up sweet potatoes along with lots of beans and veggies, really good.
Good morning misfits I see pop up just now saying Becky posted so will check her out
Love uou guys
Marie
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Good morning Becky and Esther look like we are of to a good day. I will say good morning to Connie too for I know she will be along too very soon I am off to the store this morning I planned on picking up some mushrooms, eggplant, cabbage to add to a pot of soup plus some frozen veggies.
So easy cooking this way I am so lad I do not have to plan Jerry;s meals. He is not a veggie eater. So will not eat what I make and can put anything in my soup. Maybe some corn, green beans every once in a while . I do what an old friend says she does throw some stuff in a pot and call it soup
Have a great day all
marie0 -
Good morning early bird losers! Happy Tuesday!
Soup sounds good! I think I have some in the freezer that I made a while back and can pull out. I'm getting tired of the same stuff! Another hot one, and I on my way to take the dog out then head to the gym for body pump.
I decided to make Tuesday my "official" weigh day so that I can "really" see what's going on rather than day to day. So I went back to the first Tuesday from the start day. I have gained exactly 1 pound. I don't think I'm at maintenance yet. A couple more increases should do it, though. Geez...not sure how much more food I can eat!!
Strange that when you are not dieting, you can eat any and everything with no problem. Now I struggle with making myself eat enough calories..go figure!
Make it a great day, losers!
Stay strong!
Connie0 -
Connie are you increasing your calories to see how much you can eat without gaining? And then what? I don't, understand
I am maintaining my weight now so do that tell me to cut calories to lose weight.
Boy did I have to remind myself to be strong which I did for I knew they were loaded with gluten-strong to resist those yeast smelling roll Sunday at out outing for Father day. But knew what the gluten would do to me wasn't, too hard life is so complicated. Marie
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good morning ladies,
I am back to my daily posting. I just had such a good egg white/oat meal pancake, it was delicious. I am off to spin although it is gorgeous here, I walked the dog briefly this morning. felt like 70 and sunny with a little breeze, love that weather.
I made salmon and green beans for dinner last night. thinking shishkebob tonight? just so easy to make on the grill. so much easier cooking and cleaning up after me and the hubby versus the whole crew. I miss the kids like crazy but am enjoying the peacefulness of having them away. I know they will be back!
have a great day!!
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Great enjoy the peace and quite Stephanie while you can. Breakfast sounds good
Marie0 -
Connie are you increasing your calories to see how much you can eat without gaining? And then what? I don't, understand
YES!
I am increasing calories to get to maintenance for my body. Maintaining is not losing or gaining.
According to the online calculators, for my weight and exercise level, it takes from 2500-2800 calories to maintain my 224 pounds.
Once I get to the range when my weight starts to increase at a steady rate and NOT drop back down, I have probably reached maintenance. So yes, I am increasing to see how many calories I can eat without gaining.
It's really a "diet break" ...letting your body rest from dieting. When I get to that point, I'm just going to hang out there for a while to let my body heal. Then...maybe August or September, I will cut that amount by 10-15% to start losing again.
Connie0 -
I'm still trucking along. Yesterday was my lowest weigh in 25 years, but it didn't stick for this morning's official day, but it tells me I can go lower still!
From my highest weight (250) to this morning (203.6) is a great improvement. I started mfp after I dropped my first 10 pounds because I thought I might get stuck and not have the will to break 200. Support from the challenge groups keeps me going.
I may need a reset like Connie is doing as I increase activity, because we need to raise calories for the proper fueling, but I'm not there yet. Probably necessary this fall.
All I can think about at the moment is how close I am to Onderland.0 -
So glad to see everyone is doing so well this morning We are gearing up for a week of hot hot weather!! I really don't like high90's let alone the101 to 104 they are projecting by the weekend!!!! I am grateful my son is heading to N.Y. on Thursday to visit his dad's family for a couple of weeks. He has a myriad of health issues and really doesn't do well in the heat.
I am also glad yesterday I actually found some shorts that fit Was able to buy 5 pairs including some dressy ones ! Yippee !!
Of course, yesterday I had someone else doing the cooking so was way over on sodium and fats. A whopping 4 pounds up this morning. I am definitely not letting that happen again
I just have to keep going my own way and restrict that salt........
Enjoy your time with your hubby Stephanie, and enjoy all those fun kiddos Esther ! I am utterly fascinated by how much you Have been able to up your calories Connie Your soup sounds awesome Marie!!
Have a great Tuesday. Tami 0 -
Oh my gosh Eninad....... That is so awesome You are my second friend within just a couple of pounds of breaking 200 !! You definitely have this 0
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There are 100 posts so I won't be catching up just too many and not enough time.
Hi everyone I am back from the cottage and no Wi Fi so I couldn't check in. I have lost all my days but that is okay because I will be leaving again in another week for sailing so I will just do what I can to post this summer. It will be a busy one.
We had a great time at the cottage our friend Tom came with us, he lost his wife and my best friend in November. He loves the lake and the cottage so he had a great time fishing. We caught 15 fish but could only keep 10 due to slot size or some bass which were not in season yet. We did have a fish fry at some friend's house we know up there and they cook 40 fillets for all of us. Delicious! The weather was good with only one day of rain.
We ate well except some cheese, crackers, ice cream and cake which Tom brought. I will not weigh in yet for
a couple of days. We took my MIL up to her cottage, she is 89 and really misses it. She said she won't stay
there alone anymore.
Today I tried to get in a Yoga class but no one was there at the studio. So I will have to email and find out
what happened today. I know some power was out in the area due to a wicked storm we had last night.
Today I am doing laundry and catching up on the computer. I tried WI FI at Tim Horton's but no luck. It said
it was connected but my Tablet just didn't preform. My Fit Bit is not syncing to my tablet either. I think we
will uninstall and reinstall the app again.
So I hope everyone is doing well and hope I can catch up again.
Shirley0 -
Hi everybody. I guess yesterday helped me out. I weighed myself this morning..............232!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have now lost 62 pounds!!!!!!!!! I have reached my challenge goal!!!!!!! I'm not done losing but I feel so good that I have reached my temporary goal. I decided to crochet myself a sweater to celebrate my 60 pound loss. I have just the sleeves left to make. I started making it on the ferry ride home last weekend.
Esther0 -
Another hot one here today, been on the phone alot trying to sort out what nursing home they are going to be sending my sister to tommorrow, they are only giving her certain choices, and they are not the ones we want. I have talked to the one we want and they said for her case worker to send a refferral. I sure hope she does get in, its like her worker has a vested interest in sending her to one of the worse rated ones, its had me in a tizzy the past 2 days, trying to make sure she dont get sent to a bad one, for her rehab, for her muscles. For lunch I had a bowl of pinto beans that I had made in crockpot, the other day, cabbage casserole and corn bread. I didnt weigh today, it just wasnt something I wanted to deal with today. Gotta go. Janice0
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Esther thats wonderful about losing 62lbs, you have killed it on this challenge, I need to check out your diary and see what your eating, but I do know you are very active. Janice0
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