A new year...A new you weigh in challenge
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I've just joined, I'm determined to lose weight and get healthier this year. If anyone on this thread would like to befriend me, please do- I'm hoping this increases my staying power for losing weight.0
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Went to the gym 5 days this week (which I'm pretty sure is a personal record). Was under my calories everyday. Massively decreased my Coke Zero intake (can't cut it all out yet, but I was much better with it). And didn't lose a pound. Super frustrating.0
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Went to the gym 5 days this week (which I'm pretty sure is a personal record). Was under my calories everyday. Massively decreased my Coke Zero intake (can't cut it all out yet, but I was much better with it). And didn't lose a pound. Super frustrating.
Frustrating yes, but at least you didn't gain. Always look on the bright side. Maybe this week you will lose double the amount to make up for it ;-)0 -
Went to the gym 5 days this week (which I'm pretty sure is a personal record). Was under my calories everyday. Massively decreased my Coke Zero intake (can't cut it all out yet, but I was much better with it). And didn't lose a pound. Super frustrating.
If you are working out more, you need to make sure you're drinking lots of water. I always find my weight loss halts when I ramp up exercise, but that's because your body is building muscle which weighs more than fat, but in the long run will help you lose fat weight quicker
so don't lose heart
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I joined. Feel free to add me as we all need the support. I am watching what I eat Exercise includes stationery bike and walking.0
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Already Tuesday! How is your week going?
My week is going well. Not as great and awesome as last week but I am managing to stay within calories (after some weekend indulgence) and have managed to exercise everyday. I have vowed not to step on the scale until friday.. no sneak peaks and so far so good. I haven't seen my weight since Friday and I feel good about it.
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After a small gain last week, I'm starting to see my numbers go down again. I'm hopeful for Saturday's weigh in. Tried running last night and when I got to the canyon it was till covered by at least 3 inches of snow :-(0
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My week is tiring! Between work, uni & that fact I've walked 6 miles each day since Monday!
Having a meal out Saturday for my partners birthday (Wagamama's) so trying my best to get plenty of exercise in this week.
I'm mindful that this coming week, is going to be difficult to keep my motivation and good intentions up... The first week or so I'm full of energy, but as my body gets tired & the weeks go on it's harder to stick with it, so that will be next weeks challenge!
Hope everyone else is having a week they are proud of
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A little late to the party, but I've added myself to the spreadsheet. Great idea! I like community challenges, so I'm excited to hang out with all of you.0
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I have to say, I'm more glad this week than ever that I joined this group. Accountability - it's the only thing keeping me on the straight and narrow, right now. Months of sleepless nights(baby) are catching up, and every day this week I've wanted to throw in the towel and eat everything in sight.0
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Weigh in tomorrow! Do you think you will have a good number? I am hoping I do. It hasn't been a great week, but it has been good. I haven't really overindulged since the weekend and although my activity level was a little less than last week, I still managed some solid work outs and at least some level of activity everyday. This is the first week in forever that I didn't "sneak peak" at the scale so I really don't know what to expect!0
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I'm nervous for the weigh in. Hopefully i am on target, but there is a voice in my head that is saying: you won't be, just give in and let go...pfff.0
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Maintained this week. At first I was disappointed. I looked back at my week and realized that 1)I WAY overindulged over the weekend 2) Had high sodium multiple times 3) I did not drink as much water 4) I worked out at a lower intensity than usual 5) and I had some unintentional undocumented snacking upping my total calories consumed. Now I am happy at the maintain and am moving on. My focus is to not sabotage myself this week and make smart choices. This does not mean I will not indulge a little bit, but I will pick my indulgences with success in mind! Happy Friday!0
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ravenzwart wrote: »I'm nervous for the weigh in. Hopefully i am on target, but there is a voice in my head that is saying: you won't be, just give in and let go...pfff.
Good job in keeping at it! My weight loss slowed down this week too, although the first week I had lost more than what I expected. It sounds like we should aim to lose 1-2 pounds per week to be healthy, so around 4 pounds in two weeks is good!
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It sounds like one of the most successful strategies to lose weight in the long term is just logging your food / calories and, thereby, becoming more aware of what you eat. Whether you lose weight or not this week doesn't matter in the long term. What matters is that you keep on logging!
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It sounds like one of the most successful strategies to lose weight in the long term is just logging your food / calories and, thereby, becoming more aware of what you eat. Whether you lose weight or not this week doesn't matter in the long term. What matters is that you keep on logging!
Good job at keeping at it!
I like this & agree, it's what I strive to do... but sometimes that I give that damn number too much power!
A challenge for the next couple of months I think... to not give a number so much power & to work on being fitter & healthier 0 -
Indeed i had a very very very small loss way less then i hoped ffor, so today i had a 'baaldag' (i guess a 'fed up' day is a translation that comes close to it). But now i have picked myself up again. Okay i went over my calories today, but indeed i kept on logging to confront myself with the effect of my foul mood (yes i am an emo eater).
@neurex you are totally right, it's staying focussed and for me that is keep logging and keeping my eyes on the price at the end of the track! So thanx for the words of encouragement!0 -
Hi! Just joined today! It took me awhile to figure out there were groups and challenges as I mostly log on with my phone. Looking forward to being a part of the challenge.0
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Well this week I stepped it up in being diligent with food and starting my exercise routine, finally over the flu, and I gained weight. Boo. I think it is water weight, or possibly bowel weight. However it is still frustrating.
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New to the group today, can i add myself to the spreadsheet from my phone?0
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Nicole51078 wrote: »New to the group today, can i add myself to the spreadsheet from my phone?
Hi nicole, it depends on the phone you have. I use the website for the spreadsheet. But you can also ask someone else to add your numbers. Good luck!0 -
Has anyone tried the 17 Day Diet? I just read the book and it sounds like something i could do! I'm going to be starting it tomorrow and will update on progress. I've tried counting calories and I'm starving lol i didn't realize how badly i was eating until i started keeping track0
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Anyone a good idea for the week 3 challenge? Creativity is not my strong point, so j hope anyone else has a nice idea to motivate ourselfs!0
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Eeeek! Weigh in day tomorrow, for me! I just hope that I've lost something or maintained, as I've not eaten the cleanest the last few days, but have tried to stick as close as I can to my calories.
Yes @ravenzwart No week 3 challenge. Mine is to make sure I drink my 8 glasses of water a day.0 -
Well I promised myself no sneak peak before weigh in day this week, but I failed. Today I was free from work and the scale seemed to call me.... Next week a new change....
@HatherM: good challenge. I haven't been able to do that.
Does anyone else have special goals for next week?0 -
I didn't have time to come up with a week 3 challenge but I am working on one for week 4. Last weekend was a bit hectic and it completely slipped my mind. There will be a new challenge posted Friday!0
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ravenzwart wrote: »Well I promised myself no sneak peak before weigh in day this week, but I failed. Today I was free from work and the scale seemed to call me.... Next week a new change....
@HatherM: good challenge. I haven't been able to do that.
Does anyone else have special goals for next week?
My goals for this week were no sneak peak at the scale (still going strong with one more day before weigh in), Follow my half marathon training plan (mostly on track except skipped strength on monday due to a wicked bad headache), Drink 10 cups of water daily (met 3/6 days), and No alcohol Mon-Friday (so far so good).
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I'm thinking of doing an exercise challenge for week 4 to warm me up for the challenge I've set myself in February:
Squats 30
Sit-ups 20
Push-Ups 7
Plank 30secs
All this each day for 6 days!
Also to continue to drink plenty of water each day!
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I have just changed my goal on the spread sheet, as I miss calculated previously & didn't realise
I was also having a nose at everyone's losses to date & there's some hard work showing up in those numbers, which is very inspiring to see.
Good work to all who are continuing this journey
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