Tentatively Tiptoeing towards Spring: February Accountability & Weigh-In
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Height – 5’ 10”
HW - 186.4 lbs
SW August – 177.4 lbs
SW September – 173.2 lbs
SW October - 169.4 lbs
SW November - 167.9 lbs
SW December - 164.6 lbs
SW January – 166.8
(Moving Average Weights)
February 1 – 166.7
February 5 – 166.4
February 8 -
February 12 –
February 15 –
February 19 –
February 22 –
February 26 –
February 28 –
February Goal - 164.0 lbs
Hey ladies!
I had a good week! I stayed within my weekly calorie allotment and feel like I've found the groove again. I also started working out again which is nice.
I've been so sore from working working out though, which also caused my scale weight to jump up 2 pounds even though I've finally started to see some downward motion. I know this is water weight from swollen muscles so I'm not worried about it. I did have a question for everyone though:
How long after you started working out did your weight normalize again?
Also, because I felt my weight wasn't a great predictor of things right now and because I haven't taken measurements or progress pics in a while, I thought I'd update that. My previous measurements we're from April 8, 2017, so about 10 months ago.- Waist - down 2 inches
- Hips - down 2.5 inches
- Bum - down 2.5 inches
- Thighs - down 2 inches from each
This kind of thing is so great! Sometimes you lose sight of how far you've come but having numbers like this really help keep it in perspective. I also posted a progress photo on my profile and it's surprising what a difference there is. I've lost a lot of belly! My main goal is actually thighs and bum, but they're always the last to go for me. Now that my belly's shrinking, hopefully they'll be next!5 -
Just saying congrats to all, seems like people are really making strides. I have a great feeling about this year for us all.2
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Height: 5'5"
Heaviest Weight: 138 LBS
Ultimate goal: 117-120 LBS
Current Weight: 126.8
February Goal: 122 LBS
Feb 6: 126.80 -
When I stood on the scales yesterday I was 163lbs. Today? 164lbs, which is up on last week. Baffling. Guessing my day was pretty high in sodium. I dunno. Will try again tomorrow or Friday, I have a feeling my weight will suddenly drop.
Two good gym sessions so far this week, and received my online shopping order last night which was full of greens, so hopefully I’ll meal plan a bit more (I have today!). After all I have a stomach to lose fat from and tone up before holiday (less than a month now!). I also picked up a pair of cropped jeans from Sainsbury’s and they are a UK size 10 (US14)! They are a bit tight still, but I can do them up which feels nothing short of a minor miracle!
I have added my January closing measurements to the list as I want to see what they will look like come the end of Feb.
Tonight is a night off.
Height: 5'10"
HW: 183lbs
SW February: 163.6lbs (last January weigh in)
Ultimate goal: Around 154lbs
February goal: Break the 160lbs barrier
February Body fat goal: Get as close to 25.5% as possible
End of January Measurements (in cm): Waist 78, Belly 96, Under bust 88, Bust 101
26th April: 179.4lbs - Body fat: 29.6%
31st May: 173lbs – Body fat: 28.2%
28th June: 170.6lbs - Body fat 27.6%
26th July: 168lbs - Body fat 26.9%
31st Aug: 169lbs - Body fat 27.2%
27th Sep: 166lbs – Body fat 26.6%
25th Oct: 164lbs - Body fat 26.3%
29th Nov: 161.4lbs – Body fat 25.7%
20th Dec: 163.6lbs – Body fat 26.1%
3rd Jan: 165.4lbs – Body fat 26.6%
10th Jan: 164.6lbs – Body fat 26.4%
17th Jan: 166.2lbs - Body fat 26.7%
24th Jan: 165.8lbs – Body fat 26.5%
31st Jan: 163.6lbs - Body fat 26.2%
7th Feb: 164lbs – Body fat 26.3%
14th Feb:
21th Feb:
28th Feb:
Welcome to @suzfoley, @neraulia, @CrystalConsults, @rjnl, @wildthingsmom.
Welcome back @jesspen91. You’ve been pretty steady over the last 6 months. It’s amazing how are plateaus come down with us as we lose weight. The additional gain (a small one) is more likely to be partially water weight from sodium rich delicious food.
Nice progress @GoldenEye_, @kg_lydon, @tiinytorii, @Starflight00, @theknitpicker, @RobinAlex666, @kirstie723, @mmurph102,
@bribucks, Do you do a lot of sit ups/crunches etc? If so that may exacerbate your back pain. Pilates may benefit you by targeting your posture.
@nic_27_grassisgreener Try to be kind to yourself. When we pressurise ourselves too much it often makes things harder than they need to be. Your trend has gone up but this is why you set a maintenance weight range, and you’re still well within it. You’ll be just fine!
@mrssunshine78 When is your birthday? Care to share? You’ll be leaving the Flirty Thirties and heading in to the Naughty Forties!
Sending speedy healing thoughts to you @bringbackthejoy! And I agree with you on the ‘making strides’ comments, there is some lovely positivity on this thread!
@Sojo15 Losing weight is a slow process! You didn’t gain it overnight, so don’t force yourself to lose it quickly. Plateauing is fine. I plateaued over December and January. The thing is, however, that my plateau is much lower than it used to be, which to me is a win. So yes, it could be ToM, it could be your body slowing down. Weight does fluctuate, so it could even be (a) sodium rich day/few days that have caused some water retention. It will drop off again.
@KelseyRL! You seems to be running on a similar journey to me with the failure to focus and now finally getting back to it again! I started picking up exercise again properly in January, but it’s taken until the end Jan for it to really start to show. That is why I added measurements to my last Jan weigh in to show progress. But send me some belly shrinks, I’ll send you some hips/bum shrinks in return ;-)
@Go_Deskercise Keep going, it will start moving in the right direction!
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theknitpicker wrote: »Height: 5'0" / 133 cm
HW: 61.7 kg
GW: 47.5
SW: 56.5 kg / 34.9% BFP
Feb GW: 55.8 kg / 33.4% BFP
Jan 30: 56.5 kg / 34.9% BFP
February 6: 56.4 kg / 35.3% BFP
February 13:
February 20:
February 27:
Bit of a frustrating one, once again. Felt really spot-on in terms of tracking & exercise, thought I could see some real changes in my body, was actually really excited for my weigh-in this week and then... BAM. Only a .1kg decrease and an increase in BFP. Ugh.
I know I went over budget on Superbowl Sunday, but I balanced that budget with deficits through the rest of the week so I was at the same net balance. And it is still a loss. Plus, I measure BFP off the gym scale so I know that's not 100% accurate, but I use the same machine for a consistent picture.
This morning though, I thought of something which might be doing this. During the January accountability, I actually gained weight during this same week. I take the pill continuously for health reasons, so I don't get my period monthly, so I'm a little less in tune with my cycle than most women. I'm wondering if, considering the time frame, and the fact that I've been really smashing it in terms of performance and PBs, etc. If TOM has anything to do with it. Hormones are hormones after all...
Will have to see what next week's weigh in brings. If I see a back-to-normal drop, at least I'll be a little bit more prepared in March!0 -
wildthingsmom wrote: »Hi. New to this group. I'm 5'8" and 140 lbs Goal weight is 132-135. BUT I'm 47. I work 5-7 hours per week but as I've gotten older, for sure my body doesn't respond or recover the same way to workouts as it used to. And I'm searching for the right "lifestyle" to shed those few lbs. we don't eat a ton of processed foods or wheat/rice. I've lost weight in the past tracking macros. Like a Nazi. I wasn't very much fun
I'm considering trying Atkins Mostly low carb but not as strict with the fat intake as Keto? Anyone have success at that? Anyone my age struggling with not being overweight and still being healthy but wanting to lose those vanity lbs? please add me!!
Low carb is good, fat literally melts off you body, but you have to be careful if/when you return to normal lifestyle not to overeat again. That's how I gained all I lost and some more back (I was on Atkins).0 -
Right now I am trying to convince my mother in law to join MFP! She has been trying to lose weight for forever, but always tries crash/fad diets for like a week then gives up. She is willing to give MFP a try, but she’s not the most technologically savvy, so we’ll see.
Sounds like my mom... She's obese, I made her MFP account, I got her a Fitbit and still she won't take action. "But tracking is so hard... But I don't know what to eat that's healthy..." Google, woman! She's 2000km away, so I can't really do more than offer advice. \*rant over, sorry\*
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January was quite successful, my goal was 149 lbs and I dipped under that. Lost close to 9 lbs since 26 of Dec. But now I reached another freaking plateau this week. It must be related to TOM, right? I have like 10 days before the witch arrives. I am just concerned I am miscalculating calories.
I'm sooo with you: super rapid loss in January, plateau now and more than a week to go before TOM. Just hang in there, don't relapse, it will pass!
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@rianneonamission good thinking of tracking measurements! wish I'd thought of that too...1
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nic_27_grassisgreener wrote: »Hey everyone! I've had a very stressful couple of weeks, I feel I'm barely holding on. I've been putting a lot of pressure on myself for an upcoming deadline, Feb 11. I love this group though, it helps to just write down what I'm going through.
Outside of school stress, I have also been annoyed at my weight. My trend weight went up over a pound in January. I've been eating around 1850 calories / day, and not eating back exercise calories. I'm still figuring out this whole maintenance thing, but I really think 1850 is slightly below maintenance calories for me. The good news is that I *finally* got my period, so I'm expecting a big whoosh on the scale.
Height: 5'7"
Feb start weight: 145.5
Goal: Maintain 142-147
As per IIFYM maintenance calories (TDEE) for your height and 145 lbs is 1641 cal. I don't know your age, but assumed 27 judging by your nickname.
Seems you might be slightly overeating.
Hope all is good by the deadline, don't stress out too much though, you've got it!0 -
rianneonamission wrote: »@bribucks, Do you do a lot of sit ups/crunches etc? If so that may exacerbate your back pain. Pilates may benefit you by targeting your posture.
No, I try not to. I know that any moves where my back bends too much and/or the small of my back is not supported, hurts it. Such as sit ups, leg lifts, bicycles, etc. I can do true crunches (where only shoulders come off the floor, and the small of my back stay glued to it) without too much trouble, as long as I don’t come up too far. I can also do weighted Russian Twists without much trouble.
I may look into some Pilates though. I’ve never really tried it.1 -
Height: 5'6"
HW: 175
CW: 162.2
February weight goal: 157
GW: 150 (or under, that would be amazing!)
1/17 162.2
1/24 162.2
1/31 160.8
2/7 160.2 (down .4)
I weighed in and felt very discouraged. I’ve hit a plateau – damn you 160! I’m still going to aim for a 1lb weight loss for next week. If I try for my February weight goal of 157, I have 3 weeks to lose 3.2lbs. I have two goals this week: no snacking after dinner & running 3 nights this week – Wed, Fri and Saturday.
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Seems plateaus are all around MFP today.
It's normal, don't get discouraged just yet! Keep doing whatever worked before (maybe recalculate your TDEE) and it will get back to normal eventually.0 -
Well I got KFC for the Superbowl and haven't felt the same since. And it wasn't even all that good! I thought for sure I'd be up in weight today but I'll take the loss! I bet I'll be up tomorrow though since leg day was today #sore
HW: 176
CW: 161.5
Height: 5'8"
January weight: 164
February goal: 161
Ultimate Goal Weight: low 150's
Feb 1: 163.5
Feb 7: 161.5
Feb 15:
Feb 22:
Feb 28:2 -
@bribucks Pilates is fab, it all centres around a neutral spine. It is great for me because I'm a slouch and it helps me focus on my posture, which in turn helps me keep my posture during weight/resistance exercises (and running too).0
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@rianneonamission Are there any videos/youtubers you recommend for Pilates?
PS I do a double take every time I read your username because my name is Brianne.0 -
I have never done online exercise I'm afraid, I have only every gone to classes.
Now that you have changed your username I don't have to do a double take anymore
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So I have been eating well, exercising daily. At least I didn't go up...
HW: 185
CW: 148.5
Height: 5'6"
February goal: 144
Ultimate goal: 135
Feb 1: 148.5
Feb 8: 148.5
Feb 15:
Feb 22:
Feb 28:
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You ladies are really inspirational! I loved reading everyone's accomplishments!
Well here's my accountability / goals
Height: 5'7"
CW: 152.8
February weight goal: 147
GW: 130
It's hard to find time to exercise but I know it's there if I apply myself, yesterday I took my lunch at my desk while working and took my actually break as a 40 min walk outside. It wasn't exactly what I wanted but I'm glad I managed to get some movement in. Hopefully I can squeeze another walk into today.0 -
Hugs to everyone struggling. I know how you feel. Thanks for the support @rianneonamission ! My trend weight went down a whole pound this week, which I was basically expecting. I'm enjoying maintenance, I love how much food I can eat! It makes me realize why I've never really been "overweight" (just crept up higher than preferred...) - so I think I can manage my current weight long term. Still trying to figure out how to do it without logging though.
Height: 5'7"
Feb start weight: 145.5
2/8: 144.5
Goal: Maintain 142-1471 -
Age: 38
Height: 5'7"
Feb start weight: 152
2/8: 149.4
Goal: 135
Drinking alcohol and controlling portions are my weaknesses. I'm starting to limit alcohol consumption to a few days a week, and I'm back to counting calories. 1250/day is hard for me, but I've been really good this week. Weekends are another story...Best wishes, everyone.2 -
Another not so great week, not really sure what’s going on with me, I just can’t focus, I’ve upped my calories to maintenance to see if it helps my mind. I have had a busy week at work, so I suppose that doesn’t help! I’ve stayed the same this week, not on track for 60kg by the 28th (that’s my birthday @rianneonamission )
165cm/5’5
SW 61.8kg (from last week)
2/2/18 61.8kg totm
9/2/18 61.8kg
16/2/18
23/2/18
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Height: 5'3”
HW: 127
Ultimate goal: Maintenance. Goal range is 108-113.
SW February: 110.3 trending
Feb 2: 110.2 (110.3 trending)
Feb 9: 111.0 (110.5 trending)
Feb 16:
Feb 23:
March 2:
I started a new workout/weightlifting program this week called Fierce Five. And man, it killed me! I’m so sore! (Which might be the reason for the jump in weight? Maybe? I also have been feeling pretty bloated this week. But I have been eating within my calorie goals.)
And of course, I have to help my brother move today - already sore - so I’m going to be DEAD tonight and tomorrow.0 -
I was like "wow, this thread is active!", but it's Friday already
Height: 1m67 / 5'6"
HW: 64 kg / 141 lbs
GW: 57 kg / 126 lbs (20-22% BF)
January SW: 62.4 kg / 137.6 lbs (~34% body fat)
February SW: 59.6 kg & 31.5% / 18.77 kg BF
February GW: - & 29-30% BF
January 31: 59.6 kg / 31.50% (18.77 kg) BF
February 9: 59.5 kg / 30.00% (17.85 kg) BF
Only 0.1 kg net loss this week, trending weight went down 0.5 kg though and according to my scale I dropped almost a kilo of BF. I'm learning to accept that weight loss isn't linear, and I'm very grateful to have discovered concept of trending weight (I use trendweight.com), it surely helps a lot. Bracing for this week as TOM is around the corner and I'm generally craving more salt nowadays.
This week I fasted for 24 hours for the first time (no food except dinner on Monday). I'm going to make it a regular thing, even though I can't say I felt great that day, but I want to see if it gets better. This is also non-alcohol month for me (except on 2 occasions I can't refuse and I'll take it easy).
Keep up the good work everyone, even if the scale won't bulge! You're doing better than 66% of people who are not able to stick to their resolutions for longer than a month!!
Those of you who are my MFP friends already saw the progress collage I posted a couple of days ago, but I'll post it again here. That's not to brag , but to show what a month of dedication to CICO can do and that the number on the scale is telling only a small part of the story.So I finally collected courage and made a progress pics collage...
I am not pregnant in the first picture even though one could be forgiven for assuming I was. Excuse the red angry face, I was back from a run and was completely and utterly disgusted by what I saw in the mirror.
I think last 2 pictures show pretty clearly how the same weight can look very different depending on body composition. Besides running, I haven't done any exercise
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Height – 5’ 10”
HW - 186.4 lbs
SW August – 177.4 lbs
SW September – 173.2 lbs
SW October - 169.4 lbs
SW November - 167.9 lbs
SW December - 164.6 lbs
SW January – 166.8
(Moving Average Weights)
February 1 – 166.7
February 5 – 166.4
February 8 – 165.9
February 12 –
February 15 –
February 19 –
February 22 –
February 26 –
February 28 –
February Goal - 164.0 lbs
Happy Friday Ladies!
This week has been alright. I went a little bit nuts yesterday as we had an insane snowfall and so there snacks everywhere (something about extreme weather brings out the munchies in everyone I find) so I indulged more than usual. I think it’ll balance out by the end of the week though. I feel good about my progress and am on track to meet my February goal.
Valentine’s Day is coming and I guess I get 7 days of Valentine’s this year! On Thursday, I got flowers, a balloon, and some chocolates, and yesterday I got a few chocolates and some nice moisturizer. After Thursday I did tell my husband to only buy chocolates that are single serving sizes, not boxes or anything and he listened well yesterday and just got me 3. I’m excited to see what else is in store! I do know on Sunday we’re going to a yoga workshop with the theme of unconditional self-love, and on actual Valentine’s Day he booked us couples massages!
Have a great weekend everyone!
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Height: 163 cm
hw: 152 lbs
2018
January Sw: 142 lbs
January Gw: 140 lbs 138 lbs
January Ew: 138 lbs
February Sw: 138 lbs
February Gw: 136 lbs
Jan 31st: 138 lbs
Feb 11th: 142 lbs [+ 4 lbs]
I actually wasn't going to update at all because I felt embarrassed and disappointed in myself for gaining 4 pounds in a span of 10 days.
In those 10 days I knew what I was doing to myself, consuming foods I normally wouldn't eat, telling myself that its okay its just today, I can get back to my normal lifestyle tomorrow ;-; that tomorrow never happened.
Its just upsetting because I knew what I was doing but never stopped myself or I'd say that I won't eat it but later on did. Its just a vicious cycle I thought I broke back in November, but it seems like I never did, I just hid it....
I don't like to dwell on the past, so lets just keep pushing forward. Lets keep going guys5 -
@tiinytorii - I really recommend using something that gives you a moving average for your weight. I use Happy Scale, other people use Libra. It takes some of the shock and bad feelings out of a big weight jump by averaging it out. You didn't actually gain 4 pounds of fat in a week, it's a combination of water, sodium, hormones, diet changes, increase of carbs, all those things together. I find having the averaged number helps me keep all that in perspective after a high weigh-in.
All that being said though, don't beat yourself up about it. It's a long term process and there'll always be times where you're less focused than others. Just draw a line under it and start again! And never feel embarrassed to check-in. No one here will judge you. There's only love and support around here!
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Height – 5’ 10”
HW - 186.4 lbs
SW August – 177.4 lbs
SW September – 173.2 lbs
SW October - 169.4 lbs
SW November - 167.9 lbs
SW December - 164.6 lbs
SW January – 166.8
(Moving Average Weights)
February 1 – 166.7
February 5 – 166.4
February 8 – 165.9
February 12 – 165.1
February 15 –
February 19 –
February 22 –
February 26 –
February 28 –
February Goal - 164.0 lbs
Hey ladies!
I hope everyone had a great weekend! I had a big drop today but I don't know if I trust my scale right now. It's been giving me all kinds of different weights the last couple days but this one came up time after time even after moving the scale around, so I'll take it.
Last week was pretty good for me. The weather keeps getting worse and worse here and it's making it really hard to stay focused, but I'm doing my best. I'm also coming down with a cold so we'll see what tomorrow brings. I had planned to work out today and tomorrow but I feel really crappy today so I postponed it. I'll see how I feel tomorrow.
@RobinAlex666 - I hate it when I have a splurge meal and it isn't even delicious. It's only one meal though, it'll pass. It sucks to waste those calories on something disappointing though.
@rjnl - not gaining is just as much of a win as losing. Keep at it, you'll get there!
@Melonpaul - I always used to walk during lunch when the weather was good. I found it a great way to get some movement in without being too overwhelming - you don't have to change your close, worry about getting too sweaty and how to clean up after, but it's still a good calorie burn and it gets you moving and in the fresh air. I can't wait till it warms up here again and I can get back into those habits. Good for you for taking the time!
@nic_27_grassisgreener - Glad to hear maintenance is working well for you! I hear it can be a challenging transition, but it sounds like you got this!
@jamie_reynolds - I hear you with the alcohol. We usually drink quite a bit but I haven't had any in the last 2 weeks. I've decided I really only want to drink when there's an occasion worth it and in the last 2 weeks there hasn't been. I made sure to stock up on teas and soda water with citrus though. I find it really helps as you can still make a drink and spend time drinking it, it just doesn't have to be alcohol. 1250 seems pretty low for someone you're height. Is that what MFP gave you? I'm a little taller than you and I get 1650. Maybe revisit your stats and make sure that's a good intake for you.
@mrssunshine78 - I blame the weather. It's hard to stay focused this time of year, or at least it is for me. Where do you live? Is it snowy and dark there too? Not gaining is still a win though. It's a long term process but you'll get there in the end!
@bribucks - What's Fierce Five? I haven't heard of that one. I also had a big jump when I started working out again. I was sore for a week but then it subsided and so did the extra weight. I hope the move went well!
@Starflight00 - Any loss is a good loss. I think losing in your trending weight is better as it shows things over a longer term. If I randomly drop 2 pounds over night, I never really trust that that's real, it's just a fluctuation. But if my trend weight drops 2 pounds, I always feel like that's a real loss. And great work with the loss so far! Your collage picture shows a big difference!
Welcome back to the work week ladies! We got this!
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@KelseyRL Fierce Five: http://how-tobuildmuscle.blogspot.com/2016/01/fierce-5-novice-routine.html?m=1
Workout A:
Squat 3x5
Bench 3x5
Pendlay Rows 3x8
Reverse Flies 3x10
Calf raises 2x15/Tricep pressdowns 2x10 Superset
Workout B:
Front Squat 3x5
Incline Bench OR Overhead Press 3x5
Romanian Deadlift 3x8
Lat Pulldowns 3x8
Any ab work 2x15/Curls 2x10 Superset
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I am a little late to the February party, but waiting until March to start just seems like a bad idea.
02/13: 146.6 lbs eep
02/20:
02/27:
February GW: 144 lbs
Other Goals: Get back to the gym 4x a week (Following 5/3/1 at low weights right now to get back into the groove)
Walk a little bit more.1
