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  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
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    Username: concordancia
    Weigh in day: Monday
    Week: 3
    Previous weigh in: 209.5
    Current weigh in: 206

    Phew. The lowest I saw when I peaked over the weekend was 208.5, so this was a pleasant surprise. I did have a lot of sodium and high for me carbs on Saturday, and drank a *kitten* ton of water yesterday. Never quite sure if I am shedding water weight or burning calories running to the bathroom when that happens :)
  • GoBlue1981
    GoBlue1981 Posts: 358 Member
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    Happy weigh-in day to @smc92079 @brunchowl @mollymom07 @szodyraa @gatorbob353 @eevang @concordancia @jackswife1207 @jamiewilldo and @westray16 !
  • MoyMG
    MoyMG Posts: 312 Member
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    Monday March 19th

    Finally feeling good, after suffering with the flu for a week!

    Calories: good
    Tracking: yes
    Exercise: yep, walking plus chores!

    Hopefully, back on a losing track!
  • jackswife1207
    jackswife1207 Posts: 59 Member
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    Username: jackswife1207
    Week 3 weigh in Monday
    SW: 218
    Last week:218
    This week: 217.4
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
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    March 19:
    Exercise: yes (walking, yoga, strength)
    Calories: yes
    Tracked: yes

    Highest step total yet, and on strength day. Better have a rest day soon!
  • eevang
    eevang Posts: 187 Member
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    Username: eevang
    Weigh-in week: Week 3
    Weigh-in day: Monday
    Previous week's weight: 195.6
    Current weight: 195.6

    Yesterday I was 191.9 *sigh* I’ll be drinking a lot of water this week. Apparently I’ve had too much sodium...
  • GoBlue1981
    GoBlue1981 Posts: 358 Member
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    Happy weigh-in day to @Christinagillette and @Suly09 !
  • HSM2673
    HSM2673 Posts: 48 Member
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    CHRISTINAGILLETTE
    Starting weight: 153
    Week1 weight: 152.6
    Week2 weight: 151.6
    WEEK3 weight: 151.0
    I have been doing more weight than cardio last week. I’ll try to switch it up to see if makes a difference in my weight.
  • craigo3154
    craigo3154 Posts: 2,572 Member
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    March 20
    Exercised?: Yes. 5km in 36 mins (hills).
    Calories?: Yes
    Tracked?: Yes

    Fastest pace to date with walking.

    Not much else to report today.



    Daily Strength challenge

    "Challenge for March 20 is squats (no weight - air squat - http://www.12minuteathlete.com/how-to-do-a-proper-air-squat/).
    You can do assisted squats (using a table or bench top to take weight off the knees if it is too much)."

    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)
  • eevang
    eevang Posts: 187 Member
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    3/19
    Calories? No.
    Exercise? Yes. Walking hilly terrain 30 minutes.
    Tracking? Yes.

    3/20
    Calories? Yes.
    Exercise? Yes. 70 minutes of elliptical and stair master. I’m mixing it up more now! I feel stronger, so I’m more confident about trying new things.
    Tracking? Yes.
  • eevang
    eevang Posts: 187 Member
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    Also working out seems way easier after my week in Colorado. Being almost a mile above what I’m used to for altitude really gave my lungs a nice workout.
  • craigo3154
    craigo3154 Posts: 2,572 Member
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    Username: craigo3154
    Weigh in week: Week 3
    Weigh in day: Wednesday
    Previous Week's Weight: (64.5kg) 142.2
    Todays Weight: (64.7kg) 142.6

    Entire week below 65kg. Still seem to be doing OK.
  • craigo3154
    craigo3154 Posts: 2,572 Member
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    eevang wrote: »
    Username: eevang
    Weigh-in week: Week 3
    Weigh-in day: Monday
    Previous week's weight: 195.6
    Current weight: 195.6

    Yesterday I was 191.9 *sigh* I’ll be drinking a lot of water this week. Apparently I’ve had too much sodium...

    @eevang. Keep on track and you will have a fantastic looking week 4 :) .

    At times weight fluctuations defy logic. However, you would most likely find that your size measurements (hips, waist, chest) would be consistently moving downwards. As such clothes will start to fit differently.

    Look also at the non-scale victories (size, fitness, mood) as well as at the scale.
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
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    March 20:
    Exercise: yes (yoga)
    Calories: yes
    Tracked: yes

    Seemed like a very long day, but I checked all the boxes, so I guess that is a win. I had suggested a hike to my husband, but I nixed that idea when the time came. Somehow got in 10k steps anyway? Perhaps we will tackle the hill tomorrow.
  • craigo3154
    craigo3154 Posts: 2,572 Member
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    March 21
    Exercised?: Yes. 7.75km in 68 mins (hills).
    Calories?: Yes
    Tracked?: Yes

    Slower pace, but longer walk than normal. A little tired after yesterday's 5km PB.

    Not much else to report today.




    Daily Strength challenge

    Challenge for March 21 is sit-ups or crunches (abs day - be sure to use a mat or towel for cushioning -
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzqLFXKOC8Q
    )

    2 sets
    • First set till the point where you can do no more, wait 2 mins
    • Second set of 50% of the number you did in the first set (half)

    The reason for only 2 sets for this exercise is that it ideally should be balanced with back strengthening exercises (which plank variants provide).
  • GoBlue1981
    GoBlue1981 Posts: 358 Member
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    Happy weigh-in day to @aeloine @inshapeCK and @JessieCanDoThis !
  • JessieCanDoThis
    JessieCanDoThis Posts: 46 Member
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    Username: JessieCanDoThis
    Weigh in week 1: 268.8
    Weigh in week 2: 267.4
    Weigh in day: Wednesday
    Todays Weight week 3: 265.4 lbs (-2 lbs)

    To be honest I am very shocked. I know I’m very quiet but that’s because I felt horrible last week. Menstrual cycle kicked in and I was feeling horrible with terrible pains. I still kept with my eating but I have not been to the gym since last Monday. Only difference is I bought an infuser water bottle and I kept putting lemon in it. I have a feeling that’s what contributed to my 2 lb loss. I went over 2 days with my caloric intake and still managed to lose weight? Without the gym? I’m still confused but will keep what I’m doing. This week I plan on going to the gym at least 4 times to get back in my rhythm.
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
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    @JessieCanDoThis , the lemon water and actually starting your period can lead to water loss. Moreover, sometimes your body just needs a break to finally let go of the water that is created when fat is burned.

    Whatever the scale says, congrats on sticking with the program (ie, tracking) even when you felt icky.
  • inshapeCK
    inshapeCK Posts: 3,941 Member
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    Username: inshapeCK
    Weigh in week: Week 3
    Weigh in day: Wednesday
    Previous Week's Weight: 151.0
    Todays Weight: 150.8

    DOWN 0.2 POUNDS.
    SOOOOOOOOOOO CLOSE TO THE 140S!!!!
    ONLY 0.9 POUNDS TO LOSE TO SEE 149.9 POUNDS ON THE SCALE!
  • JessieCanDoThis
    JessieCanDoThis Posts: 46 Member
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    concordancia wrote: »
    @JessieCanDoThis , the lemon water and actually starting your period can lead to water loss. Moreover, sometimes your body just needs a break to finally let go of the water that is created when fat is burned.

    Whatever the scale says, congrats on sticking with the program (ie, tracking) even when you felt icky.

    Thank you I appreciate that! I felt so bloated and I think I’m retaining this water, but I go to the bathroom excessively. I’ll take it, just not used to a loss when I don’t feel I was productive.
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