The July Motivation Journal
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@50extra Well I'm going to knock it out of the park. haha I'm going to be under calories all weekend. I'm going to take today off of exercising but will resume workouts tomorrow.
Way to go on your success so far! Keep it up!
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July 8th
Stayed within 200 calories of allotment 1650/1470 +180
Did no exercise
8 days into the challenge
7/8 on CICO
6/8 on exercise0 -
July 6-9
OK training is back on track. Have posted 4 workouts this week and all of them have made me sore so I know I have worked hard. I'm totally stoked. A new program at the gym has gone a long way restoring my motivation as has joining in some of the classes and getting to know a few of the regulars. Really happy with this.
Now nutrition......well hasn't been so great..........actually terrible..............oh ok downright rotten. Have been binge eating and making very poor food choices. I partially blame my lack of will power but also other factors such as PMS and possibly not eating enough during the weeks preceding me falling right of the wagon. PMS i can't do a lot about but can try and excercise my willpower more. It's like a muscle, the more you use it the stronger it gets. I'm going to try a few weeks increasing my calorie intake but staying in a deficit to see if that helps curb these binge attacks.
Everyone sounds like they're doing great. Keep it going. we're all over this0 -
@50extra Still doing good! Way to go!
@Kell2912 I'm so glad you're getting your mojo back for your workouts/the gym! That's great to hear!
I know what you mean about the PMS. I have a couple days where I want to eat everything and that isn't an exaggeration. I'm like a bottomless pit. I know some people mention eating maintenance those days, if the increasing the calories a bit doesn't help you could always try that. I also suggest some jello if you like it. Lots of volume for very little calories. I hope upping the calories helps! Let us know how it goes!
July 8th: Success (Posting late because time got away from me. haha and now off to sleep.)
Under calories by 90 (1330/1420)
Calories with exercise (1878/1968)0 -
Good Saturday morning everyone!! It's raining out here, not hard but just enough to make it so darn yucky out.
1. Drink 6-8 bottles of 16 oz water per day. *completed
** Does anyone think that sugar free ocean spray juices would count as water?? I know on weight watchers, they count as fluid because they are sugar free... Just wanted to get your thoughts. I can't drink plain water. I drink with the mix-ins like strawberry crush or grape crush. The taste of plain water to me is gross. I do sometimes will put a wedge of lemon in it as a natural diuretic.
2. Eat 75 g protein per day. Try to get protein in at each meal/snack *at least 78.
3. Eat 3 meals and 2-3 snacks per day. *completed
4. Try for a fruit or veggie at each meal/snack also. ** Having the hardest time getting in F/V in with meals because I am so focused on trying to get in the protein. This is a work in progress.
5. Limit the amount of processed foods eaten. **Doing pretty well on controlling processed foods.
Hope everyone has an awesome and productive weekend.0 -
Week 1 - got my walking done every single day, got my crunches in 5 days, got my workouts in 5 days (missed an upper body and a yoga), didn't do stairs at all this week...I think I'm going to need to work harder if I'm going to get stairs in!!!
Results: down 1/2 inch each chest, waist, and belly button...up 1/2 inch on hips - hopefully some muscle building in my butt, can't be Harley Quinn without a nice round booty...just under a pound down on weight -0.8
Oh, and I remembered to take new pictures, so I have that done...last set of pictures was over a year ago and I had a lot of fun comparing them...the differences aren't huge, but a little slimmer, a little more muscle, a little less fluff...I'll take the little victories!!!!0 -
I personally don't think chemically flavored juice counts as a supplement for water. Water is the second most important thing your body needs to stay alive. Every single part of your body needs it. Love it or hate it, in order to have a healthy body you need to drink it. Sure put a couple drops of lemon in it if you want but don't substitute juice in place of clean water.
If your taking suggestions, get all of the junk unhealthy food out of your house. Throw it all away or give it to someone. If you are struggling to eat healthy get rid of the temptation. If the only thing you have in the house is healthy, non processed food, then all you will eat is healthy non processed food.0 -
July 9th
Calories eaten, Nailed it! Ate 1666 out of 2071
Exercise, Nailed it too! 42 Minutes of T25
9 days in
CICO 8/9
Exercise 7/9
Having to post in this thread is definitely helping me stay on track!0 -
@carimiller7391 You're doing great! As for your question on ocean spray sugar free juice, it would count as a liquid and not water. If you use the mixes to add to the water then it would count but juice is juice in my opinion.
@tcunbeliever You're always on it! Way to go!
@50extra another successful day! Keep it up!
July 9th: Bust
I was well over maintenance as my boyfriend surprised me with a dinner date while we were traveling and then I made it worse once we got home. No exercise because i was having hip pain since waking up and was limping all day so I either slept wrong or over did it with my long workouts the previous days. I'm fine today but won't be pushing it. Will update later about how today goes.0 -
Good Sunday morning everyone!!!! I finally got back to my weight watchers normal Sunday meeting today and am feeling really good. Physically, my back is very swollen. To the point, I'm calling the surgeon in the morning. For the end of week 1, I'm feeling good about it. I got all the water weight that I gained in the hospital plus some.
Saturday:
1. Drink 6-8 bottles of 16 oz water per day. *completed
2. Eat 75 g protein per day. Try to get protein in at each meal/snack *at least 78.
3. Eat 3 meals and 2-3 snacks per day. *completed
4. Try for a fruit or veggie at each meal/snack also. ** Having the hardest time getting in F/V in with meals because I am so focused on trying to get in the protein. This is a work in progress.
5. Limit the amount of processed foods eaten. **Doing pretty well on controlling processed foods.
New goals for week two: 7.10.16-7.16.16
1. Continue drinking water daily 6-8 16oz bottles.
2. Continue working on 75 grams of protein per day
3. Add 1 intentional flight of steps per day over the normal up and down the steps.
4. Continue to try to get a fruit/veggie in with each meal and snack.
5. Since I am limited in the weight I can lift, start with 3lb weights, do arm exercises. 5 different exercises, 3 sets, 15 reps each.0 -
@50extra thanks for your opinion on the water. I know, I'm going to try doing infused water this week. Plain water is UGH..... I just can't do it. I know I need to do better, I agree.
@tcunbeliever I am in such awe of what you do daily. I am working to be half the beast you are.
@WifiresGettingFit ... thanks for the support daily. Sounds like you had a good time with your boyfriend. Sorry you were in pain, hopefully today is much better.
Hopefully everyone has a great Sunday!!!0 -
@carimiller7391 I hope it's nothing serious with the swelling on your back. I think calling in is a good idea!
Great new goals! You can do this!
I did have a great time! So far, today is much better. It's been a lazy day so far and probably will continue to be since we spent 6 1/2 - 7 hours on the road yesterday. Thanks for your support as well! Hope you have a great Sunday too! 0 -
July 10th: Semi-successful but kinda still a bust
Technically based on my goals, it would be a bust but I'm barely over maintenance calories and I don't want to exercise due to the hip issues I was having yesterday so all in all it could have been worse.
Even so, this is how things stand now:
7/1/16: Under calories ✓ Worked out ✓
7/2/16: Under calories ✖ (1/4) Worked out ✓
7/3/16: Under calories ✖ (2/4) Worked out ✖ (1/9)
7/4/16: Under calories ✖ (3/4) Worked out ✖ (2/9)
7/5/16: Under calories ✓ Worked out ✖ (3/9)
7/6/16: Under calories ✓ Worked out ✓
7/7/16: Under calories ✓ Worked out ✓
7/8/16: Under calories ✓ Worked out ✓
7/9/16: Under calories ✖ (4/4) Worked out ✖ (3/9)
7/10/16: Under calories ✖ (5/4) Worked out ✖ (4/9)
I have five more days left to have rest/active rest days and I have gone over my over calorie days by 1.0 -
July 10th
Calories eaten 1765 out of 1953 for 188 left over
Exercised for 36 minutes
10 days into the challenge
9/10 for CICO
8/10 for exercise
@tcunbeliever Great to see all of those inches gone even if the scale isn't moving too much, that's a true body recomp right there. Keep up a great work.
@carimiller7391 Good to see you have added some fitness goals alongside the eating goals, I am sure that it will help you with the whole process.
@WifiresGettingFit Don't you hate it when our overweight bodies try to fight back and hurt us for trying to lose weight? Don't worry about it if you happen to go over on calories now and then, that's called living. We try to be good when we can so that we can splurge on special occasions.0 -
@50extra I hate a lot of things and that would definitely be included. I'm not too too worried about it just yet but I have to be very diligent that it doesn't become a habit. I am very determined to get and stay out of the 190's so tomorrow is a new day and it's going to be a better day!0
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@50extra, Good job yesterday!!! I'm feeling bad about the limited exercise I'm able to do at this point. I had tried and loved Zumba about 2 years ago. My back has gotten so much worse since that point in time. Now that I had surgery, I am hoping that I am capable of at least starting to do workout videos starting in September. I'm also glad that I'm able to add in some exercise (minor as it may be).
@WifiresGettingFit, I love your attitude. You are correct. The only thing you can control is being better today then yesterday. It sucks how quickly the bad habits are able to form (or come back in my case), but the good habits seem like they take forever to form.
1. Continue drinking water daily 6-8 16oz bottles. **completed
2. Continue working on 75 grams of protein per day **completed
3. Add 1 intentional flight of steps per day over the normal up and down the steps. **completed
4. Continue to try to get a fruit/veggie in with each meal and snack. *5 out of 6 meals
5. Since I am limited in the weight I can lift, start with 3lb weights, do arm exercises. 5 different exercises, 3 sets, 15 reps each. ** Need the OK from the surgeon to start this today due to front incision not healing correctly.0 -
@carimiller7391 I know exactly what you mean. They say it takes 21 days to make something a habit. It's been quite a long time since I've had 21 consecutive goods day in a row. I think I might make it my next goal and if I don't reach it, well I'll try again!
You're doing great with your goals, keep it up! I hope the incision starts to heal correctly and that you get cleared to do your workout. I know how much you want to include some activity into your day. Keep us updated! 0 -
July 11th: Success
Under calories by 79 (1341/1420)
Calories with exercise (1712/1791)0 -
@carimiller7391 I read a success story just the other day where the woman started with lifting 5lb weights only and she turned out great. Any start is better than nothing.
July 11th - Worst day yet
Calories 2084/1470 over by 614
Exercise NADA
11 days in to challenge
CICO 9/11
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@WifiresGettingFit yes, the supposed 21 day habit. It takes much longer for me. Doesn't take me but one meal to get back to the bad habits though. Great job yesterday!!!
@50extra May I ask where you found the story you read? Would love the extra motivation from the story also. Sorry you had a bad day yesterday.
1. Continue drinking water daily 6-8 16oz bottles. **completed
2. Continue working on 75 grams of protein per day **completed
3. Add 1 intentional flight of steps per day over the normal up and down the steps. **completed
4. Continue to try to get a fruit/veggie in with each meal and snack. *3 out of 6 meals
5. Since I am limited in the weight I can lift, start with 3lb weights, do arm exercises. 5 different exercises, 3 sets, 15 reps each. ** Need the OK from the surgeon to start this today due to front incision not healing correctly. Was asked by the Dr. to hold off until Wednesday to start any arm exercises.0 -
@carimiller7391 I have a meeting tomorrow and if I get back to my computer in the afternoon I'll look then if not it will have to be on Thursday0
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@carimiller7391 I used to be like that and I still struggle now but instead of it turning into weeks and months of bad days (which used to happen all the time), it's one or two days and then I get back on board with my plan. I'd like to make it a lot less but small steps are still steps. Keep that in mind, don't be hard on yourself. You're doing great!
Thank you for the comment about yesterday! I'm planning on making today just as good! haha =D
I remember reading a similar story in the success stories thread, let me see if I can find it (it may even be the one @50extra is talking about.) I looked and I didn't have any luck but someone did make a guide for the success stories and you may be able to find another that you find motivational!
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10394510/the-ultimate-success-stories-guide0 -
@WifiresGettingFit thanks for the link. Much appreciated.
@50extra thanks for looking for the story for me.
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@carimiller7391 You're welcome! 0
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July 12th: Success
Under calories by 208 (1212/1420)0 -
Good Tuesday evening.
1. Continue drinking water daily 6-8 16oz bottles. **completed
2. Continue working on 75 grams of protein per day **completed
3. Add 1 intentional flight of steps per day over the normal up and down the steps. **completed
4. Continue to try to get a fruit/veggie in with each meal and snack. *4 out of 6 meals
5. Since I am limited in the weight I can lift, start with 3lb weights, do arm exercises. 5 different exercises, 3 sets, 15 reps each. ** Was asked by the Dr. to hold off until Wednesday to start any arm exercises.0 -
Great job @WifiresGettingFit !!!!!0
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@carimiller7391 You too Cari!!!!! Keep it up! 0
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@carimiller7391 http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10151694/from-a-size-20-to-a-size-8-with-strength-training-in-one-year-pics/p1
That is the one, she started out with some random weights and now looks fantastic. She is proof that starting small is all you need as long as you can stick with it and get the diet in check
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July 12
Calories eaten 1830/2313 483 left over <-Lowered my weight loss goal
Exercise - rode the bike for 40 minutes, got a great sweat on, burned some fat off!
12 days into challenge
CICO - 10/12
Exercise - 9/120
