Winter 2018 - Weigh-in #1 - Monday, January 8th
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Week 1
Start Weight: 10st 1lb
Challenge Goal Weight: 9st 7lb
Weigh-in #1: 10st 3.5lb (gained 2.5 pounds)
A positive thought I had this week was: I got over my flu yesterday so there is a positive.
A healthy snack/meal I chose this week was: I made from scratch tuna noodle pea, heavy on the peas no cheese of bread crumbs.
My most effective workout this week was: Sunday, because I was over the flu and able to put my heart into it.
Comments:I think the weight gain is period bloat, as I started the same day as I got the flu (so much fun was had on Wednesday). So obviously with the flu I was eating a lot of salty soup and water and not dieting. I was tracking and weighing everything I ate. Rocky start but 11 more weeks to turn it around.
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Week 1
Start Weight: 162.2
Challenge Goal Weight: 155
Weigh-in #1: 163.2
I have absolutely no idea why I'm up. I've been honest in my logging and ate at a deficit. I have upped my workouts again so maybe it's just water in my sore muscles. *shrug*
A positive thought I had this week was: We go on vacation at the end of the month and I tried on my bikini (first one since I was 15!) and actually thought I looked good. Hubby did too.
A healthy snack/meal I chose this week was: I tend to eat pretty healthy but I grabbed a LaCroix instead of a Coke.
My most effective workout this week was: My floor routine has really pushed me this week. (my floor routine is basically level one of Jillian Michaels 30 day shred amped up)
Y'all, if you skipped over it I BOUGHT A BIKINI and plan on wearing it in three weeks! I'm completely unable to put a picture on here but it's a pretty modest bikini from swimsuits for all. I still struggle with the fact that I'm a size 12 and not a 20 any longer. Do I still have lumps, bumps and stretch marks? Yes, but dang it life is too short to not enjoy wearing a bikini when you feel this good. 7 -
Week 1
Start Weight: 152.6
Challenge Goal Weight: 145
Weigh-in #1: 149.6
A positive thought I had this week was: It was surprising how easy it was to get back in the routine of weighing and logging food.
A healthy snack/meal I chose this week was: I made one of my favorites- shirataki noodles, Morningstar farms steak strips, mixed Asian veggies and hoisin sauce.
My most effective workout this week was:Shoveling my driveway... Normally I go to the gym 3-6 times a week, but it was soo cold that I only left the house when absolutely necessary. I maybe made it to the gym once.
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Week 1
Start Weight: 236.2
Challenge Goal Weight: 215
Weigh-in #1: 235.4
A positive thought I had this week was: It’s a lot easier to make healthier choices than I I thought.
A healthy snack/meal I chose this week was: 2 ingredient banana oat cookies. Easy to make and satisfying.
My most effective workout this week was:Cardio kickboxing. Love it!3 -
Week 1
Start Weight: 110
Challenge Goal Weight: Maintenance goal range of 108-113.
Weigh-in #1: 110.2 (109.6 trending)
I have a lot going on in my personal life right now. Starting marriage counseling tomorrow actually ... I am trying not to let everything derail me though.
I got in a great workout last night - 20min on treadmill to warm up, then it was abs & booty day.
I am looking forward to next month when my shoulder should be healed enough to start doing upper body exercises again.3 -
Start Weight: 133.6
Challenge Goal Weight: 129
Weigh-in #1: 133.6
A positive thought I had this week was: "I AM DOING THIS!"
A healthy snack/meal I chose this week was: Knock-off Chinese moo shi (stir-fry with chicken, cabbage and egg) with steamed broccoli.
My most effective workout this week was: Strength training with barbells followed by 2-mile interval treadmill run. Both are pushing my limits!
I'm happy to maintain this week. I feel back on track now that the holidays are REALLY over and we're out of that deep freeze of the last 10 days! I've got my sights set on spring already.2 -
Week 1
Start Weight: 146.6
Challenge Goal Weight: 128 (possibly to ambitious but will give it a go)
Weigh-in #1: 143.26
A positive thought I had this week was: I have lost 49lbs in a year and throughout that year I had both of my knees surgically reconstructed and managed to stay on track with my eating and working out where possible. I need to remind myself that.
A healthy snack/meal I chose this week was: I had butternut squash and salad.
My most effective workout this week was: I went for a long walk which was 5.5 miles. Which is a huge feat for me since my last surgery in August.
Comments: (Please share any additional information if you'd like) I think this group is a great way to help each other and stay on track with personal goals!1 -
brianneangell08 wrote: »Week 1
Start Weight: 110
Challenge Goal Weight: Maintenance goal range of 108-113.
Weigh-in #1: 110.2 (109.6 trending)
I have a lot going on in my personal life right now. Starting marriage counseling tomorrow actually ... I am trying not to let everything derail me though.
I got in a great workout last night - 20min on treadmill to warm up, then it was abs & booty day.
I am looking forward to next month when my shoulder should be healed enough to start doing upper body exercises again.
Thinking of you going through counselling. I hope very positive things happen for you and your husband. I have been through it and I am sending you my best wishes0 -
Start Weight: 220.0
Challenge Goal Weight: 196
Weigh-in #1: 218.4
Loss: -1.6
A positive thought I had this week was: Even though my weight is still up from vacation I'm staying pretty positive and not beating myself up over it.
A healthy snack/meal I chose this week was: I've been eating a lot of salads with grilled chicken at home
My most effective workout this week was: A few strength training sessions with my trainer
Comments: Pretty happy with this loss considering I'm still not quite back into my routine. It's been so hard to get up and to the gym when it's so cold so my goal is to work on that this week.2 -
Start Weight: 80.4KG
Challenge Goal Weight: 75kg
Weigh-in #1: 80KG (Riyadh scales)
A positive thought I had this week was: That I'm ok - I may have gone over my calories, but actually its still a weight loss amount. the second one was that flying & period results in huge bloating.
A healthy snack/meal I chose this week was: Quinoa & Halloumi salad with grilled chicken breast for lunch
My most effective workout this week was: the fact I did Yoga with Adriene every night after work even when it was close to Midnight.
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shangrilamama wrote: »Week 1
Start Weight: 162.2
Challenge Goal Weight: 155
Weigh-in #1: 163.2
I have absolutely no idea why I'm up. I've been honest in my logging and ate at a deficit. I have upped my workouts again so maybe it's just water in my sore muscles. *shrug*
A positive thought I had this week was: We go on vacation at the end of the month and I tried on my bikini (first one since I was 15!) and actually thought I looked good. Hubby did too.
A healthy snack/meal I chose this week was: I tend to eat pretty healthy but I grabbed a LaCroix instead of a Coke.
My most effective workout this week was: My floor routine has really pushed me this week. (my floor routine is basically level one of Jillian Michaels 30 day shred amped up)
Y'all, if you skipped over it I BOUGHT A BIKINI and plan on wearing it in three weeks! I'm completely unable to put a picture on here but it's a pretty modest bikini from swimsuits for all. I still struggle with the fact that I'm a size 12 and not a 20 any longer. Do I still have lumps, bumps and stretch marks? Yes, but dang it life is too short to not enjoy wearing a bikini when you feel this good.
LOL! Every since I became a mother I can't wear bikinis or thongs
..I know, something is wrong with me. HA! I applaud you for the confidence in your purchase. I feel like with age there comes this downward spiral of dressing my body. I have always been a coverup person....buying clothes a size too big...wearing something to cover my arms. I probably will always be this way though. I finally bought jeans that fit about 3 years ago---that was a start for me 
You have accomplished so much in going down that many sizes. Continue to feel good about who you are!1 -
brianneangell08 wrote: »Week 1
Start Weight: 110
Challenge Goal Weight: Maintenance goal range of 108-113.
Weigh-in #1: 110.2 (109.6 trending)
I have a lot going on in my personal life right now. Starting marriage counseling tomorrow actually ... I am trying not to let everything derail me though.
I got in a great workout last night - 20min on treadmill to warm up, then it was abs & booty day.
I am looking forward to next month when my shoulder should be healed enough to start doing upper body exercises again.
I think it is great you guys are reaching out for help when you recognize it is needed. I wish you nothing but the best today in your session. They say try and remember why you got together in the first place (it's not always that easy). I say, listen to one other and follow through with changes that are necessary. Sending
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mebelfanti wrote: »Start Weight: 220.0
Challenge Goal Weight: 196
Weigh-in #1: 218.4
Loss: -1.6
A positive thought I had this week was: Even though my weight is still up from vacation I'm staying pretty positive and not beating myself up over it.
A healthy snack/meal I chose this week was: I've been eating a lot of salads with grilled chicken at home
My most effective workout this week was: A few strength training sessions with my trainer
Comments: Pretty happy with this loss considering I'm still not quite back into my routine. It's been so hard to get up and to the gym when it's so cold so my goal is to work on that this week.
Yay! You loss..woo hoo!
What do you put in your grilled chicken salad...I think mine is bland--spinach leaves and chicken
...what can I add to make it DELICIOUS? 0 -
Start Weight:143.6
Challenge Goal Weight:135
Weigh-in #1:142.2
A positive thought I had this week was: Despite going on a weekend trip and eating out every meal, I was able to stay disciplined and maintain a slight calorie deficit
A healthy snack/meal I chose this week was: Microwave a sweet potato and mash with some spices for a quick side dish.
My most effective workout this week was: Orange Theory fitness ESP workout2 -
]Start Weight:143.6
Challenge Goal Weight:135
Weigh-in #1:142.2
A positive thought I had this week was: Despite going on a weekend trip and eating out every meal, I was able to stay disciplined and maintain a slight calorie deficit
A healthy snack/meal I chose this week was: Microwave a sweet potato and mash with some spices for a quick side dish.
My most effective workout this week was: Orange Theory fitness ESP workout
You do OT!!!!!! I’m so jealous! I have researched them to the fullest and I did a free session. Oh how I wish I had a membership!!!!0 -
Week 1
Start Weight: 196.4
Challenge Goal Weight: 175
Weigh-in #1: 194.2
A positive thought I had this week was: Even though I don't always make the best choices, I am still making positive progress.
A healthy snack/meal I chose this week was: Green apple with peanut butter
My most effective workout this week was: Running while pushing my toddler in the jogging stroller - way more of a workout than just running by myself!3 -
daisylovespink wrote: »Week 1
Start Weight: 196.4
Challenge Goal Weight: 175
Weigh-in #1: 194.2
A positive thought I had this week was: Even though I don't always make the best choices, I am still making positive progress.
A healthy snack/meal I chose this week was: Green apple with peanut butter
My most effective workout this week was: Running while pushing my toddler in the jogging stroller - way more of a workout than just running by myself!
Congrats on your loss! I totally agree with you. Way to get that workout in!1 -
SmithsonianEmpress wrote: »
Yay! You loss..woo hoo!
What do you put in your grilled chicken salad...I think mine is bland--spinach leaves and chicken ...what can I add to make it DELICIOUS?
I add chopped bell pepper, raw mushrooms, red onion, shredded cheese, some croutons, and a pre made salad toppings mix, I think it's made by McCormicks. It has sesame seeds, bacon bits, and maybe some other seeds and nuts? Idk but it's really good! We also stock pile dressings so rotating through those keeps it interesting. My current fave is a champagne pear dressing from Trader Joe's, so so good.1 -
mebelfanti wrote: »SmithsonianEmpress wrote: »
Yay! You loss..woo hoo!
What do you put in your grilled chicken salad...I think mine is bland--spinach leaves and chicken ...what can I add to make it DELICIOUS?
I add chopped bell pepper, raw mushrooms, red onion, shredded cheese, some croutons, and a pre made salad toppings mix, I think it's made by McCormicks. It has sesame seeds, bacon bits, and maybe some other seeds and nuts? Idk but it's really good! We also stock pile dressings so rotating through those keeps it interesting. My current fave is a champagne pear dressing from Trader Joe's, so so good.
You have my mouth watering. Thank you so much. I’m going to cook my chicken later this week and send the other adult in my house to the store for these additives
We’ve sort of “switched roles” on grocery shopping. I just can’t with two little people the same age. Ha! 1 -
brianneangell08 wrote: »Week 1
Start Weight: 110
Challenge Goal Weight: Maintenance goal range of 108-113.
Weigh-in #1: 110.2 (109.6 trending)
I have a lot going on in my personal life right now. Starting marriage counseling tomorrow actually ... I am trying not to let everything derail me though.
I got in a great workout last night - 20min on treadmill to warm up, then it was abs & booty day.
I am looking forward to next month when my shoulder should be healed enough to start doing upper body exercises again.
I hope you’re doing ok. Way to go with maintenance and logging in through all this.1 -
Week 1
Start Weight: 134.0
Challenge Goal Weight: 128.5
Weigh-in #1: 134.6
A positive thought I had this week was: I am committed to this diet even though I went the wrong way this week.
A healthy snack/meal I chose this week was: Lots of salads, fish, chicken and lots of veggies!
My most effective workout this week was: I was able to start riding my bike last week since my ortho-scopic knee surgery, that has been great!
Comments: I went back to work (High School Math Teacher) this week. I don't know why I gained weight, but I am trying to eat at just 250 calories under maintenance. This is hard, but I am sticking to this plan. I am hoping for a better week 2.1 -
happygirlxxx wrote: »Good day!
Week 1
Start Weight: 161.4
Challenge Goal Weight: 149.4
Weigh-in #1: 154.0
A positive thought I had this week was: it’s almost a year since I joined MFP and it’s amazing how I have recovered my health (and you can even say my life). I know weight should not define who we are, but when you are as overweight as I was it’s hard not to. I feel so much more confident now and I am looking forward reaching my goal weight this year.
A healthy snack/meal I chose this week was: this week was about cutting off all the excess from the holidays ... and it definitively paid. I think the healthiest meal I had was grilled salmon with sautéed spinach and for snack almonds.
My most effective workout this week was: I did a barre video from daily burn; it was hard for me so it push me and I was sweating tons which I hardly do actually.
Wow! that is exactly how I feel. I started about 9 months ago and have lost 46 pounds. I finally feel like myself and not the fat Janine trying to lose weight.2 -
Week 1
176.4
Goal 166
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Week 1
Start Weight: 157
Challenge goal weight 147
Current weight 155
Positive thought: small changes in my sleep, drinking water and logging help me feel better and have more energy.
Healthy snack and meal: I tried making some healthy juices with the magic bullet. They were good, but made me have too much gas. I did make stuffed shells with spinach, it was not that low calorie, but I measured and fit it into my calories.
My best workout was just doing the same ecliptic 30 min. more consistently.1 -
I'm late on updating because I've been sick for the last week. Here are my numbers from earlier this week.
Starting Weight: 181.4
Challenge Goal Weight: 174
Week 1# 183.8
Healthy Snack/Meal - I made chicken spinach burgers that were tasty!
Workout - No working out because I've been sick
Comments: I was proud of myself for not eating a bunch of junk food while I was sick, though I had cooked some items when I was feeling ok before I got sick this past week which helped. That and I don't keep junk food in apartment. I did indulge in some donuts yesterday because I was just dying for them. So I ate that. And it was satisfying.
I'm embarking on doing the Elimination Diet to see if I have any food sensitivities as in October/November I had some digesting issues. I eliminated most dairy and gluten last month, but I ate some here at there. I'm at a point where I just feel like I need to start with a clean slate. I did the elimination diet 5-6 years ago and didn't seem to come up with anything so I'm interesting to see if I have anything this time. I'm using The Elimination Diet book which I wish had existed when I first did it. I've already used several of the recipes and I'm excited to cook more from it.
I'm laying low this weekend to hopefully finish recovering and get better. I'm hoping I can get back to my personal training on Tuesday because I haven't worked out in several weeks.2 -
I'm late on updating because I've been sick for the last week. Here are my numbers from earlier this week.
Starting Weight: 181.4
Challenge Goal Weight: 174
Week 1# 183.8
Healthy Snack/Meal - I made chicken spinach burgers that were tasty!
Workout - No working out because I've been sick
Comments: I was proud of myself for not eating a bunch of junk food while I was sick, though I had cooked some items when I was feeling ok before I got sick this past week which helped. That and I don't keep junk food in apartment. I did indulge in some donuts yesterday because I was just dying for them. So I ate that. And it was satisfying.
I'm embarking on doing the Elimination Diet to see if I have any food sensitivities as in October/November I had some digesting issues. I eliminated most dairy and gluten last month, but I ate some here at there. I'm at a point where I just feel like I need to start with a clean slate. I did the elimination diet 5-6 years ago and didn't seem to come up with anything so I'm interesting to see if I have anything this time. I'm using The Elimination Diet book which I wish had existed when I first did it. I've already used several of the recipes and I'm excited to cook more from it.
I'm laying low this weekend to hopefully finish recovering and get better. I'm hoping I can get back to my personal training on Tuesday because I haven't worked out in several weeks.
Hope you have a speedy full recovery. Good for you for not dropping the ball. PLEASE PLEASE post your chicken spinach burger recipe 0
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