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  • bellew62802
    bellew62802 Posts: 60 Member
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    Date: 2/12
    Vitamin & meds: yes
    Water (8+): 7
    Exercise time: 45 minutes stationary bike
    Stayed under calorie goal: yes

    Goal weight for 3/1: 168
    Current weight week of 2/1: 174
    Gain/loss vs last week: loss

    Current Struggles: Keeping my mind and body in balance overall.
    Current strengths: Taking the steps necesary to find that balance.
  • newbie2143
    newbie2143 Posts: 328 Member
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    Report for : 2/12

    Physical activity: Gym - 3.5k treadmill, arms, abs

    Logged food intake: Yes, but just missed calorie goal & ate my exercise calories (went out for supper to celebrate my son getting the camp counsellor job he wanted :) )
    Avoid late afternoon snack: no.... But kept it to 80 calories
    Work on meditation:Yes

    Goal weight for 3/1: 138.5 (1.5 lbs/week)
    Current weight: 141

    Current struggles: meditation still not going so well... I may try to use a "learn to meditate" app. Need to find one.
    Current strengths: Being in a confident and focused frame of mind about getting back to a healthy weight. I just know I can do this....
  • newbie2143
    newbie2143 Posts: 328 Member
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    @Julipax
    @jppiehl

    Noticing you haven't posted in a few days... I hope everything is OK.
  • bellew62802
    bellew62802 Posts: 60 Member
    edited February 2016
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    Ok, this is my first time at addressing members so fingers crossed and hope it works!
    @newbie2143, YES you can do this! When you find a good 'learn to meditate' app please share. I will see what I find. I too wonder about @Juliepax & @ jppiehl. Hope all is ok.
    @CaptainBoing, sure hope you are recovering well from your concussion. I am sure slow and steady is the way to go for a little while.
    @White_hibiscus, how exciting for you to see your husband soon! It was my son who I was counting down the days for his return from his deployment. Hubby & I rented a limo to go pick him up at the unit! It was so grand!
    @ameerah3333, you have got me to thinking about meal prep also.I am in need of balancing the nutrients I take in. Thank you!

    Date: 2/13
    Vitamin & meds: yes
    Water (8+): on my way 4 already
    Exercise time: Rest day
    Stayed under calorie goal: we shall see

    Goal weight for 3/1: 168
    Current weight week of 2/1: 174
    Gain/loss vs last week: Weigh-in 2/15

    Current struggles: Balancing nutrients with food intake
    Current strengths: Have support from fellow MFPer's with tips and suggestions that I sincerely appreciate :smile:

    Make it a beautiful day all!
  • bellew62802
    bellew62802 Posts: 60 Member
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    WooHoo! It worked!!! Lol!
  • ameerah3333
    ameerah3333 Posts: 30 Member
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    Yes, yes @bellew62802 I think its great! It will take me a couple days to get it under control, I'm sure. Once my kitchen is organized and I have the list with me...it should be fantastic!

    @White_hibiscus No problem :)



    Date: 2/12
    Vitamin: Yes

    Exercise calories burned: Should have been a cardio day however, so sore from previous two workouts; rest day it was.
    Stayed under calorie goal: Yes, a bit too much :(
    Other healthy habits to focus on: clean eating and macro goal, prep, prep, prep those meals.

    Goal weight for March 1: 140
    Current weight as of February 5: 146
    Gain/loss vs last week: Next weigh in February 13
    Body fat goal March 1: 27%
    Current Body fat: 27.6%

    Current struggles: Getting to bed before midnight (so hards to get to bed early!), maintaining macros

    Current strengths: I have begun meal prepping by creating weekly menus, support of MFPers :)


    Have a great weekend everyone!
  • jppiehl
    jppiehl Posts: 12 Member
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    Got a bit off track in this group missed a few days but still tracked food and such. I skipped out on my workouts wed-fri.

    Date reporting about: 2/13
    Took vitamins & other meds: Yes
    Physical activity: fitbit steps not as many as I would like.
    Water (24-64floz): 30floz & coffee
    Logged food intake: Yes
    Eating 3-6 times daily: completely failed the last few days. Not eating enough. My schedule is crazy so after work late at night is when I am eating since I'm starving by then but not hungry all day. In the last week before my last meal I was only eating 400-900 calories. Then after the last meal still short 600 cal on average.

    Goal weight for 3/1: 198
    Current weight: 198.8 finally holding under 200 for more than a day. That's all I want to stay under 200 from now on.

    Current struggles: eating through out the day and not eating 1-2 hr before bed.

    Current strengths: The strength to see that I'm not treating my body well and that's the reason I have stayed the same weight for years. I was unintentionally starving myself and so my body held onto every calorie I ate. I also ate high carb & sugar and low protein which is the worse. It's getting better but its a struggle that I did not realize I had until I started tracking my calories.
  • Dory_42
    Dory_42 Posts: 3,587 Member
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    Date: Saturday 13 Feb Traveling most of the day for competition I didn't get to fight in due to nausea
    Armbar drills: No
    Hanging crunches: no
    Exercise minutes: no
    Stayed under calorie goal: No, didn't track
    Other healthy habits to focus on: low carb! Not really.

    Goal weight for 28 Feb competition: Under 68 kgs
    Current weight on 14 Feb : 69.2kgs

    Current struggles: possible minor concussion from judo... Going to doctor on Monday

    Current strengths: choosing to not fight even though I really wanted to. The next competition is bigger and more important but then so is my health and if it is concussion, I really shouldn't be messing with it!
  • newbie2143
    newbie2143 Posts: 328 Member
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    jppiehl wrote: »
    It's getting better but its a struggle that I did not realize I had until I started tracking my calories.
    @jppiehl, me too!

    CaptainBoing wrote: »
    choosing to not fight even though I really wanted to. The next competition is bigger and more important but then so is my health and if it is concussion, I really shouldn't be messing with it!
    @CaptainBoing, That's a hard decision, but very wise... I hope it goes well for you at the doctor on Monday.
  • mollybethtaylor
    mollybethtaylor Posts: 39 Member
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    I've never joined one of these so hopefully I'm doing it right!

    Date: 2/14
    Vitamins: No
    Water (8+): Yes
    Exercise time: Rest day
    Stayed under calorie goal: Yes (only by 19 though)

    Goal weight for 3/1: 120
    Current weight week of 2/1: 123
    Gain/loss vs last week: Weigh-in 2/15

    Current struggles: Keeping up the exercise
    Current strengths: Beginning to use MFP for motivation and support!
  • newbie2143
    newbie2143 Posts: 328 Member
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    Happy ❤️Valentines Day❤️ everyone!

    Report for : 2/13
    Physical activity: Yes, 30 min swim
    Logged food intake: Yes, stayed under calorie goal but did so by eating my exercise calories
    Avoid late afternoon snack: Yes
    Work on meditation: No

    Goal weight for 3/1: 138.5 (1.5 lbs/week)
    Current weight: 141

    Current struggles: Weekend eating... Would rather not eat my exercise calories, but at least I'm keeping things in balance overall.
    Current strengths: Continued motivation
  • newbie2143
    newbie2143 Posts: 328 Member
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    bellew62802 wrote: »
    @newbie2143, YES you can do this! When you find a good 'learn to meditate' app please share. I will see what I find.

    Thanks for the support @bellew62802 . I downloaded an app called "Stop, Breathe & Think" and tried it out this morning... Seems pretty good. I'll give an update after a few more tries.
  • ameerah3333
    ameerah3333 Posts: 30 Member
    edited February 2016
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    @jppiehl Hang in there and I too didn’t realize what I was consuming until I started logging it here.

    @CaptainBoing smart move, always have to put your health first.

    Date: 2/13
    Vitamin: Yes

    Exercise calories burned: N/A…..Still sore, but did a lot of stretching
    Stayed under calorie goal: Yep!
    Other healthy habits to focus on: clean eating and macro goal, prep, prep, prep those meals.

    Goal weight for March 1: 140
    Current weight as of February 13: 142.2
    Gain/loss vs last week: -3.8
    Body fat goal March 1: 27%
    Current Body fat: 27.6%

    Current struggles: Getting to bed before midnight (so hards to get to bed early!), maintaining macros

    Current strengths: Prepping meals!


    Hope everyone involved or not had a great Valentine's Day! <3
  • bellew62802
    bellew62802 Posts: 60 Member
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    @ mollybethtaylor, Welcome! Yup, you got it!

    @ CaptainBoing, wish you the best at docs tomorrow.

    @ jppiehl, you sound so determined! That is so fabulous! You WILL do it girl!

    @ newbie2143, First, Happy Valentine's Day to you! I am anxious to hear your thoughts on your find. I found one too but have yet to view it.

    Date: 2/14
    Vitamins & meds: Yes
    Water (8+): No, 7
    Exercise time: 33 minutes on elliptical- 4 miles, Plank Challenge 1 minute 53 secs,
    Stayed under calorie goal: Yuppers

    Goal weight for 3/1: 168
    Current Weight: 172
    Gain/loss vs last week: Weigh in tomorrow

    Current Struggles: Still needing proper sleep but menopausal symptoms make that so very difficult....UGH

    Current Strengths: Keeping bedroom cool and dark at bedtime plus drinking herbal tea an hour before bed which also helps curb munchies for me.




  • newbie2143
    newbie2143 Posts: 328 Member
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    Report for : 2/14
    Physical activity: No
    Logged food intake: yes, did NOT stay under goal. Decided to eat some of the nice food I prepared for my family for Valentines Day.... Back on track today!
    Avoid late afternoon snack: Nope
    Work on meditation: Yes. Success with a "guided meditation" from the app I downloaded. It was short (6 minutes) for this one, but I got to that 'blank mind'/relaxed state, so I guess it's just a matter of practicing that and stretching it out.

    Goal weight for 3/1: 138.5 (1.5 lbs/week)
    Current weight: 141

    Current struggles: Weekend eating... back on track today.
    Current strengths: Continued motivation

    @mollybethtaylor - I didn't see your post until today... Welcome! I have found using a community (this one in particular) very helpful with staying on track. I hope you do too.
  • Dory_42
    Dory_42 Posts: 3,587 Member
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    Date: Monday 15 Feb
    Armbar drills: Yes, 50
    Hanging crunches: only 10 must do more...
    Exercise minutes: 75 min of bjj
    Stayed under calorie goal: Yes
    Other healthy habits to focus on: low carb! YES

    Goal weight for 28 Feb competition: Under 68 kgs
    Current weight on 14 Feb : 69.2kgs

    Current struggles: still got to take it slow because head aches but the dizziness is gone so I can train without worrying

    Current strengths: passion for what I am doing! Support and help from my team. Planning ahead - brunch with the parents tomorrow for mom's birthday so logged my planned meal already!
  • bellew62802
    bellew62802 Posts: 60 Member
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    Date: 2/15
    Vitamins & meds: Yes
    Water (8+): 12
    Exercise time: 45 minutes shoveling, 15 minutes pulling grandson around with sled, built snowman, 30 minutes (7 miles) stationary bike, Plank Challenge 1 minute 35 secs,
    Stayed under calorie goal: Sure did

    Goal weight for 3/1: 168
    Current Weight: 170.2
    Gain/loss vs last week: LOSS :smiley:

    Current Struggles: Need to add more protein into my daily food intake

    Current Strengths: Will begin tomorrow adding more protein
  • White_hibiscus
    White_hibiscus Posts: 1,594 Member
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    Date: 2/15
    Vitamin: yes
    Water (8+): yes
    Exercise calories burned: 895!!!
    Stayed under calorie goal:yes
    Other healthy habits to focus on: eating healthier

    Goal weight for 3/1: 162
    Current weight week of 2/1: 169.8
    Gain/loss vs last week: loss

    Current struggles: eating

    Current strengths: The mfp support forsure;)
  • mollybethtaylor
    mollybethtaylor Posts: 39 Member
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    Date: 2/15
    Vitamins & meds: Don't take any...
    Water (8+): 10
    Exercise time: 1 hour walk, quick paced & long distance :)
    Stayed under calorie goal: Yeah

    Goal weight for 3/1: 120
    Current Weight: 123
    Gain/loss vs last week: Maintain

    Current Struggles: Upset stomach after eating, currently logging it in my food journal to try and work out what is affecting me.

    Current Strengths: Drinking the right amount of water

    @newbie2143 Thankyou! :)
  • Dory_42
    Dory_42 Posts: 3,587 Member
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    Date: Tuesday 16 Feb
    Armbar drills: No, judo day
    Hanging crunches: at least 30...
    Exercise minutes: 60 minutes weights and 30 minutes judo
    Stayed under calorie goal: Yes
    Other healthy habits to focus on: low carb! YES

    Goal weight for 28 Feb competition: Under 68 kgs
    Current weight on 16 Feb : 69.0

    Current struggles: I'm still above weight, I have time but I will be happier once it gets to the right zone for me to fight...

    Current strengths: Headache gone so clear from concussion. Best friend dating a judo black belt means I get free private training from him to prep for comp! Oh and buying new clothes I found I am now an 8!!!

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