TEAM: Gutbusters (March)
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March 24:
Exercise: yes (10k steps, yoga)
Calories: yes
Tracked: yes
I downgraded my calorie deficit today. I am eating at a steady rate, without eating back exercise calories, and was still working off the goals I set when I was walking almost half as much, without yoga or strength. I will probably continue to eat closer to the old goals for a couple more days, then use the new goals as wiggle room over vacation.0 -
Previous weight:143
Current weight:143
I'm stuck
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szymanskicolleen wrote: »Previous weight:143
Current weight:143
I'm stuck
@szymanskicolleen. Would you like some help here? There are a few things that can be done to work through a plateau.
You can either PM me ( @craigo3154. ) or we can work through the Gutbusters forum so others can see the process (if you would like my assistance).
Some of my history (in case you missed it along the way), I am 49, happily married and father to a beautiful teenage daughter. Last year I researched weight loss and worked my way down from 201 lbs (near obese) to 145 lbs (centre of BMI normal and 9% body fat) over a 6 month period. I won this biggest loser 2 consecutive months in 2017 (July/August) and took over the running of the competition in January this year. I have been in full maintenance since October 2017 and have maintained 145 lbs for the last 5+ months. I am passionate about helping people attain healthy weight targets and maintaining them in a sustainable way.
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Message for all team members:
@GoBlue1981.
@brunchowl.
@concordancia.
@eevang.
@jackswife1207.
@mollymom07.
@westray16.
@CHRISTINAGILLETTE.
@Suly09.
@aeloine.
@inshapeCK.
@JessieCanDoThis.
@dropitlikeitshottt.
@jenjournaljunkie.
@parinzz.
@Stimpy56.
@abbynsydneysmom.
@alydanbeads.
@fe452436.
@MoyMG.
@szymanskicolleen.
@tdrjustus3.
@typeitdaily.
@ACSL3.
@Asturiah.
@emmclean.
@Reanna143.
@TypingToaster.
This is the last week of the March Challenge. After this week, all members will be rolled over automatically into the April challenge.
The March challenge thread is:
TEAM: GUTBUSTERS (April) ( http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10653911/team-gutbusters-april#latest )
If you wish not to participate next month, please message the team captain or myself ( @craigo3154. )
Please view your team thread and post a brief introduction so others in the team can know who you are.
When viewing the thread, please "bookmark" the thread by pressing the "star" icon (it should turn yellow).
This way you can be notified whenever someone posts to the thread (your "bell" icon on most forum headers will show if there are any notifications).
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March 25
Exercised?: Yes. Setup and pack-up drone race course and 6km walk in 46 mins (hills).
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Busy day. Both FVP drone competition and regular walk. 18,500 steps today.
Drone competition went well. Top 10 out of 20+ competitors. Very windy. May have been slowest, but was probably the most consistent. Most competitors are under 30 as reaction time and fearlessness are requirements to fast flying. However, "To finish first, you must first finish."
Still in budget despite BBQ (and soda) for lunch and pizza for dinner. Healthier food tomorrow
Daily Strength challenge
Challenge for March 25 is push ups
3 sets- First set till the point where you can do no more, wait 2 mins
- Second set of 60% of the number you did in the first set (half, then another 10%), wait 2 mins
- Third set of 50% of the number you did in the first set (half)
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This is proof that recording what you eat does help. Just do it.
Last week 184.8
This week 188.0 -
jenjournaljunkie wrote: »This is proof that recording what you eat does help. Just do it.
Last week 184.8
This week 188.
@jenjournaljunkie. Too true.
My wife suggested pizza last night because she did not feel like cooking (and had a desire for it). I had had an energetic day so I though well why not. However I have a low gluten diet (I like the taste of breads, but I know what effect it has on my digestion from tracking - not catastrophic, but I usually do better without than with).
I was still well inside my daily calorie budget.
Yesterday morning: 141.8.
This morning: 143.5 (+1.7 lbs).
I know that if I keep away from bread and keep to my 2000 calories per day (advantage of being male, you get more calories per day in the budget) that the almost 2 lbs difference in a day will go in the next 2. No extra work required.
Tracking lets you find what works for you.
Accountability (having to share with others what you did), helps give you that second thought of "Do I really want the consequences of this?".
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March 25th
Exercise: yes, 5km run
Calories: yes
Tracked: yes
After 6 years of working towards a sub 30min 5km I did it today! Admittedly I've been training on and off rather than continuously, usually 3-6 months on the wagon of running regularly but then falling off for the next 3+ months. This time thanks to the wedding motivation I've been pretty much solidly on track with exercise and diet for 7 months and I hit a 5m58s km pace. Not bad at 202lbs! Goes to show health and fitness is not all about the scale.
Hope everyone finds their NSV achievement this week!5 -
March 25:
Exercise: yes (walking at the zoo)
Calories: yes
Tracked: yes
I love the zoo, but I have learned that even without a watch, I have a 5 hour limit, including the down time for lunch.0 -
Username: mollymom07
Weigh in week: Week 4
Weigh in day: Monday
Previous Weight: 155lbs
Todays Weight: 154lbs3 -
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@emmclean CONGRATS!!!! That is so exciting!1
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Username westray16
Week 4
Weigh in day Monday
Previous weight 13st 13lbs
Today's weight 13st 13lbs
Don't mind staying the same. Am on holiday in Austria and I'm doing lots of exercise but a lot of apres ski as well!3 -
March 26
Exercised?: Yes. Bodyweight workout.
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Rainy day today so no walk.
Daily Strength challenge
Challenge for March 26 is lunges ()
3 sets- First set 10 or 15 each leg (if 10 is too easy continue to 15).
- Second set 6 or 9 each leg.
- Third set 5 or 8 each leg.
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@emmclean. Awesome achievement. Well done. 30min 5km is a fantastic achievement....
After 6 years of working towards a sub 30min 5km I did it today! Admittedly I've been training on and off rather than continuously, usually 3-6 months on the wagon of running regularly but then falling off for the next 3+ months. This time thanks to the wedding motivation I've been pretty much solidly on track with exercise and diet for 7 months and I hit a 5m58s km pace. Not bad at 202lbs! Goes to show health and fitness is not all about the scale.
Hope everyone finds their NSV achievement this week!
You can officially run distance faster than I walk (at my best pace). Also means you are officially running, not jogging (Jogging is defined as at a pace below 10km/h).
Happy running. I hope you keep at it.
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Username: Brunchowl
Week 4
Weigh in day: Monday
Previous weight: 187.8
Today's weight: 185.62 -
Username: concordancia
Week: 4
Weigh in day: Monday
Previous weight: 206
Current weight: 205
I have been bloated since I woke up yesterday. Not sure what is going on, as it shouldn't be hormonal yet.2 -
March 26th
Exercise: yes, 5km run + strength training with heavy weights
Calories: yes
Tracked: yes0 -
Username: eevang
Weigh-in week: Week 4
Weigh-in day: Monday
Previous week's weight: 195.6
Current weight: 194.22 -
March 26:
Exercise: yes (yoga, strength and so many steps)
Calories: yes
Tracked: yes
Still having to drive hubby around, which has been great for making time for yoga. Today I found a nice little bridge between two fountains and did my first nighttime outdoor session.2 -
March 27
Exercised?: Yes. 6km in 46mins (hills)
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Good pace walk today.
Flying in indoor carpark tonight (not race, but good practice). Good fun, very fast.
Daily Strength challenge
Challenge for March 27 is plank. (standard, forearm or knee) (https://greatist.com/fitness/perfect-plank)
2 sets- First set 30 seconds if new to them, 60 seconds if a regular, 90 seconds if can regularly make 60 seconds. , wait 2
- Second set 15 seconds, 30 seconds or 60 seconds
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CHRISTINAGILLETTE
Starting weight: 153
Week1 weight: 152.6
Week2 weight: 151.6
Week3 weight: 151.0
WEEK4 weight: 150.03 -
Happy weigh-in day to @Christinagillette and @Suly09 !0
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March 27th
Exercise: yes, 30 day shred Level 1
Calories: yes
Tracked: yes
Seems I pushed it a bit on the running - given myself a nasty double shin splint! Will focus on strength, lifting and yoga this week.1 -
Username: craigo3154
Weigh in week: Week 4
Weigh in day: Wednesday
Previous Week's Weight: (64.7kg) 142.6
Todays Weight: (64.8kg) 142.9
Most of week below 65kg, but never under 64kg. Still doing OK.
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March 27:
Pass. I was just under my walking goal and didn't add in any other exercise. Well, at least I didn't time my stretching. My first rest day since recovering from my back a couple of weeks ago. Calories and tracking were still on point.
I pick up my parents at the airport tomorrow. The real vacation doesn't start until Saturday.1 -
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Traveling to DC today for work, back late tomorrow night then heading to San Antonio Friday for the Final Four busy week but exciting! Have a great week everyone!1
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March 28
Exercised?: Yes. 5km in 38mins (hills)
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Good pace walk today. Was warm and felt exhausted afterwards.
Not much else to report today.
Daily Strength challenge
Challenge for March 28 is dips ()
3 sets- First set till the point where you can do no more, wait 2 mins
- Second set of 60% of the number you did in the first set (half, then another 10%), wait 2 mins
- Third set of 50% of the number you did in the first set (half)
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March 28th
Exercise: rest from full workout, but did plank strength exercises today
Calories: yes
Tracked: yes0
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