TEAM: The Big Butt Theory (February)
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WARNING: LONG POST!
As the 2018 year began, I focused on a number of things to get back into the swing of good health “habits”. January was all about being accountable again and getting the highly processed stuff back out of my life. I was then able to more successfully focus on daily logging, staying within calories and being active again.
Those things are all good. But to be successful and hit my goals this year, I need to re-tweak some basics to really move forward, hit my goals and live the lifestyle I have on my mental vision board. I’m excited that we finally have our home gym set up. Since my son took over the basement with his business and the garage is sometimes too hot or too cold, we decided to simply put it in our sunroom! It sometimes feels like living at the gym. It’s just right there. Should make for interesting conversation when friends come over for dinner.
So moving into next week, I’m ready to kick up my game a bit. While I plan to continue logging daily, stay within calories and exercise daily, I want my focus to be on the following:
1. Sleep (7 to 8 hours per night)
2. Whole foods (no processed foods)
3. Strength training (Free weights are a new thing for me. Excited to do this.)
(1) My sleep is much better than it use to be, but it’s been slipping a bit lately. (2) I already eat a fairly whole food based diet. But there’s room for improvement and I’m excited to kick it up a bit with this one. Also, prepping the vegetable garden area is good exercise and starting a few seeds indoors is turning out to be quiet relaxing. (3) I’m ready to set some strength training goals, build some muscle and protect my aging bones. I want to be that little old lady that can still dance and enjoy my party when I turn 100! Gives me 40 years to accomplish that task.
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primekayprime wrote: »Feb 8
Tracking Y
Calories N
Exercise Y 10min walk + Leg Day
I have felt very tired in the mornings. This is unusual for me because I usually wake up feeling well rested. I get a solid 8hrs most nights. I've been hitting the weights a little harder this week. I think I'm not getting enough calories or nutrients because I've been over eating at the end of the day and do not feel sated with my regular meals. I haven't felt unsatisfied during my journey before. I'm a little nervous. I'm going to try increasing my portions and see if I can get my eating under control.
I am no expert by any means. Are you getting enough protein? Try upping that to help you feel fuller longer. Good luck!
@primekayprime I second @HASWLRS opinion on the protein. My son does a lot of physical training with his trainer. His trainer used to be the trainer for the LA Dodgers, Paul Sterrett, so I trust his opinion. We had this issue (lacking energy and stamina) with my son and Paul gave us some really good information.
Usually, they work with resistance bands, medicine balls, body weight for resistance, and cardio to keep my son's muscles long and lean which is optimal for a baseball pitcher. When his workout changes during this time of year to a lot more weight lifting, I have to up his protein intake to at least 1.5 grams of healthy proteins per pound for him to have any kind of stamina or energy. He is 150 pounds and 5'11", so you can imagine how hard it is to feed him 225 grams of healthy proteins in a day. We have found some great turkey sausages (similar to Slim Jims, but without all the fat) and he drinks a lot of ORGANIC Vitamin D Milk to help us reach his goals. We can definitely tell a difference in his energy level and amount of muscle soreness if he doesn't get enough protein. I would look at your protein intake and see if you are getting enough - I'm thinking (and I'm no expert either) you should have around .5 grams of healthy proteins per pound each day on the days you weight train. See if that helps.1 -
Username: wewillbskinny
Weigh-in week: February week1
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous weight: 173
Current weight: 1753 -
@GardenMama129, love your long post!! I can so picture you dancing at your 100th birthday party!! You seem to have a good plan in place to accomplish your goals...and a home gym!! I am so jealous, as there is really no place in my home to put one.
And sleep is soooo important, I agree!!1 -
I tripped team...not staying down...I'm getting back up.. I'll get over this bump and get back on track...3
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Thank you @HASWLRSbizgirl26
last week weight ? No idea I was on a plane
Today - 164.2
The good thing is that I had an awesome vacation and I am not going to let a bit of weight set me back. Its back to logging consistently and exercising and it will come back off
Yeah, I knew you were in Mexico or on your way back. I just re-entered your weight from the previous week to hold your spot. I think it was at 159.4? I don't know exactly, but I'll see when I go to enter this new weight in the spreadsheet.
So glad to hear you had an awesome vacation! A few extra pounds is always a good trade off if you are enjoying yourself! The weight will come off, but the memories will last a lifetime!
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RinsenRepeat wrote: »I tripped team...not staying down...I'm getting back up.. I'll get over this bump and get back on track...
Yes, you will get back on track! Give yourself a break, though, you are down with an illness! Just focus on getting better, first and foremost!0 -
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Username: dechensangmo3
Weigh-in week: February week1
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous weight: 175, 2
Current weight: 170, 64 -
dechensangmo3 wrote: »Username: dechensangmo3
Weigh-in week: February week1
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous weight: 175, 2
Current weight: 170, 6
Drum roll, please.....that is one fantastic loss!!!!!
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Friday February 9th
Tracking: Yes
Under: Yes
Exercise: Yes...cleaned house...bathed dogs...went grocery shopping...did laundry...and I am going to bed EARLY. I'm exhausted!2 -
February 8
Tracking- yes
Calories- no
Exercise- yes ( 21 mins beginners HIIT)
February 9
Tracking - yes
Calories- yes
Exercise- yes ( 20 mins walk/jog)
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Nicoletime4me wrote: »
February 8
Weigh in week: Week 1
Weigh in day: Thursday
Previous weight from January Biggest Loser month challenge : 189
Current weight : 187
Nice loss this week....you drank your water (I am assuming!) and the weight came back down for you!!!
Yes, I have. Hopefully I will keep my momentum.
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Friday February 9th
Tracking: Yes
Under: Yes
Exercise: Yes1 -
Fri Feb 9th
Tracking- yes
Calories- yes
Exercise- yes, 24 min cardio DVD1 -
Well.. I binged on brownie batter today... Among other not so healthy stuff. At least there are no more brownie mix in the house. I must say I didn't eat the whole box or even half. Just a quarter. But that's still too much.2
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Feb 9th
Tracking- yes
Calories- yes
Exercise- yes, 60 min cross training class.
My son has two friends spending the night over here- so three 7 year old boys plus my other kids.. it has been madness. There should be some kind of exercise in MFP for this, haha!2 -
Sat 10 Feb
Username: RinsenRepeat
Weigh-in Week: 2?
Weigh-in Day: Saturday
January Start Weight: 94.5kg
Previous weight: 86.9kg
Current Weight: 88.6kg
Sorry to let the team down this week being ill.2 -
Username: mari_moulin
Weigh in week: Week 2
Weigh in day: Saturday
Previous Weight: 208.4
Todays Weight: 211.2
Weigh in day and I am up almost 3 lbs. I don’t even know what to say. I’ve been working my butt off and drinking my water and my eating habits have been like always. Only thing I can assume is this is PMS. My weight shot up suddenly after last weigh in and has just stayed up there all week. I’ve never had PMS symptoms like this. Could it be my weight loss? I dunno. Something to ask my doctor next time i see him. Fingers crossed once my period starts this week it will go right back down.1 -
Well.. I binged on brownie batter today... Among other not so healthy stuff. At least there are no more brownie mix in the house. I must say I didn't eat the whole box or even half. Just a quarter. But that's still too much.
You admitted it, and now you can move on from it. Try to remember what triggered this binge and have an alternate plan in place for the next time a binge is triggered, because it will happen! But most importantly, just move on! (Hugs!)2 -
Feb 9th
Tracking- yes
Calories- yes
Exercise- yes, 60 min cross training class.
My son has two friends spending the night over here- so three 7 year old boys plus my other kids.. it has been madness. There should be some kind of exercise in MFP for this, haha!
At least you got your 60 minutes of "real" exercise in before the madness....probably helped save your sanity as well!1 -
RinsenRepeat wrote: »Sat 10 Feb
Username: RinsenRepeat
Weigh-in Week: 2?
Weigh-in Day: Saturday
January Start Weight: 94.5kg
Previous weight: 86.9kg
Current Weight: 88.6kg
Sorry to let the team down this week being ill.
Oh, don't you dare apologize....you've been a rock star for this team!! You've been ill, and you put on a little bit of weight. When you are feeling completely better, you can work to get it off again. And we know you know how to do that!! So cut yourself some much deserved slack!! (Hugs!)1 -
mari_moulin wrote: »Username: mari_moulin
Weigh in week: Week 2
Weigh in day: Saturday
Previous Weight: 208.4
Todays Weight: 211.2
Weigh in day and I am up almost 3 lbs. I don’t even know what to say. I’ve been working my butt off and drinking my water and my eating habits have been like always. Only thing I can assume is this is PMS. My weight shot up suddenly after last weigh in and has just stayed up there all week. I’ve never had PMS symptoms like this. Could it be my weight loss? I dunno. Something to ask my doctor next time i see him. Fingers crossed once my period starts this week it will go right back down.
I sense your frustration, but I also hear you reasoning out the possibilities with a clear mind. You know you are doing everything right, and it has clearly been working for you. Stay the course, and we will assume it is the dreaded PMS until further notice! (Hugs!)1 -
Two more Saturday weigh-ins to come: @my3boys424 and @sarareda2010
I am in a curling bonspiel today (a fun tournament, if you will) so I will be gone until the supper hour. Have a good day, everyone, and smash those goals!!2 -
I’m not at home and won’t have access to scales until Sunday - I’ll post then
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Feb 8
Tracking Yes
Calories Yes
Exercise Yes went for a 20ish minute walk
Feb 9
Tracking Yes
Calories Yes
Exercise Yes 45 minutes strength training. I started a new lifting routine, Ice Cream Fitness 5x5 (although as I'm in a cut its 3x5). The other plan I was on was good, but there were some days of it that the wrist that I broke 4.5 years ago couldn't keep up with the progression in weight on dumbells. This plan is more barbell centred so hoping that will help my progression!1 -
karynclarke wrote: »Feb 8
Tracking Yes
Calories Yes
Exercise Yes went for a 20ish minute walk
Feb 9
Tracking Yes
Calories Yes
Exercise Yes 45 minutes strength training. I started a new lifting routine, Ice Cream Fitness 5x5 (although as I'm in a cut its 3x5). The other plan I was on was good, but there were some days of it that the wrist that I broke 4.5 years ago couldn't keep up with the progression in weight on dumbells. This plan is more barbell centred so hoping that will help my progression!
I am always impressed by ladies who lift weights. I secretly want to do it, but it seems like a foreign land. I bought and read the book "New Rules of Lifting for Women" but it seemed complicated, not too complicated to figure out, but not simple.0 -
karynclarke wrote: »Feb 8
Tracking Yes
Calories Yes
Exercise Yes went for a 20ish minute walk
Feb 9
Tracking Yes
Calories Yes
Exercise Yes 45 minutes strength training. I started a new lifting routine, Ice Cream Fitness 5x5 (although as I'm in a cut its 3x5). The other plan I was on was good, but there were some days of it that the wrist that I broke 4.5 years ago couldn't keep up with the progression in weight on dumbells. This plan is more barbell centred so hoping that will help my progression!
I am always impressed by ladies who lift weights. I secretly want to do it, but it seems like a foreign land. I bought and read the book "New Rules of Lifting for Women" but it seemed complicated, not too complicated to figure out, but not simple.
I felt very similarly, but I booked one session with a Personal Trainer at my gym, to give me an introduction to weights and lifting. It was enough to make me a bit more comfortable trying stuff out by myself as it wasn't so overwhelming going into the weights section and not having a fricken clue. I absolutely love it and feel especially enpowered now that I'm lifting the same weights as some of the men (although it does suck having to wait for the weights I want when they're being used).2 -
I am always impressed by ladies who lift weights. I secretly want to do it, but it seems like a foreign land. I bought and read the book "New Rules of Lifting for Women" but it seemed complicated, not too complicated to figure out, but not simple.
Me too! But I plan on purchasing the Strong Curves book. I hear it has an at home program in it, so I am going to do the at home first. And after that, I have a gym close to my house owned by some fellow church members, so I will feel slightly more at ease knowing the owners are good people. (Plus reviews say there were not too many people in that area to begin with. Woohoo!)1 -
Mariec1978 wrote: »primekayprime wrote: »I have felt very tired in the mornings. This is unusual for me because I usually wake up feeling well rested. I get a solid 8hrs most nights. I've been hitting the weights a little harder this week. I think I'm not getting enough calories or nutrients because I've been over eating at the end of the day and do not feel sated with my regular meals. I haven't felt unsatisfied during my journey before. I'm a little nervous. I'm going to try increasing my portions and see if I can get my eating under control.
I am no expert by any means. Are you getting enough protein? Try upping that to help you feel fuller longer. Good luck!
@primekayprime I second @HASWLRS opinion on the protein. My son does a lot of physical training with his trainer. His trainer used to be the trainer for the LA Dodgers, Paul Sterrett, so I trust his opinion. We had this issue (lacking energy and stamina) with my son and Paul gave us some really good information.
Usually, they work with resistance bands, medicine balls, body weight for resistance, and cardio to keep my son's muscles long and lean which is optimal for a baseball pitcher. When his workout changes during this time of year to a lot more weight lifting, I have to up his protein intake to at least 1.5 grams of healthy proteins per pound for him to have any kind of stamina or energy. He is 150 pounds and 5'11", so you can imagine how hard it is to feed him 225 grams of healthy proteins in a day. We have found some great turkey sausages (similar to Slim Jims, but without all the fat) and he drinks a lot of ORGANIC Vitamin D Milk to help us reach his goals. We can definitely tell a difference in his energy level and amount of muscle soreness if he doesn't get enough protein. I would look at your protein intake and see if you are getting enough - I'm thinking (and I'm no expert either) you should have around .5 grams of healthy proteins per pound each day on the days you weight train. See if that helps.
Many MFPers have suggested more protein and to make sure I'm drinking lots of water. So that is where I'm going to start. I really appreciate your suggestions @HASWLRS and @Mariec1978 and thanks @Mariec1978 for sharing your anecdote. This coming week I'm going to shift my goals away from weight loss and instead focus on upping my protein and eating my exercise calories. I hear you, Body, and I am listening. Hopefully, the weight loss will follow.3
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