TEAM: The Big Butt Theory (April)
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4/8
Tracking: yes
Calories: yes
Exercise: yes- 4 mile walk 2 mile run
Water: 80 oz1 -
Okay, this week's Mini Challenge was crazy!! We had 15 people participate!!! (I needed a second sheet of paper). If you feel I have made an error in my tabulation, please don't be afraid to let me know!!
Ultimate Mini Accountability Challenge - April Week #1 (Sun the 1st to Sat the 7th)
Winner's Circle - 6 or 7 days:
@katevt78 - ALL SEVEN DAYS!!
@murdog3t - ALL SEVEN DAYS!!
@bluewindfarm21 (6)
@drea2011 (6)
@freespirit6315 (6)
Notable Effort - 4 or 5 days:
@Addie378 (5)
@MelsLeanDream (5)
@Gardenmama129 (4)
@holly2e (4)
@Journey4Jen (4)
@ladylovesmilktray (4)
Attempted:
@mari_moulin (2)
@miroller (1)
@Nicoletime4me (1)
@Rielyn (1)
Well, we have five, count 'em FIVE in the Winner's Circle for the first week of April!!! @drea2011 got herself back in the Winner's Circle for the fourth time after taking last week off from the top spot, but she is joined this week by four first timers at the top: @katevt78 (all seven days), @murdog3t (all seven days), @bluewindfarm21 and @freespirit6315!! Congratulations to all five for a fantastic start to April!!!
We had six people put in a Notable Effort last week: Congratulations to @Addie378, @MelsLeanDream, @GardenMama129, @holly2e, @Journey4Jen and @ladylovesmilktray for a great start to April!!
****Just a friendly little reminder for when you are posting your daily check-ins for the Mini Challenge....please include the date or the day of the week for which you are posting. Different time zones and people posting for the previous day can make it difficult to decipher which day is being referenced.**** Thank you!!6 -
Results for April Week #1:
As a team, The Big Butt Theory placed first overall last week, by the narrowest of margins (0.01%!!!) Congratulations, team!!
Overall for the week, the Biggest Loser was our own @bluewindfarm21 with a loss of 2,92%!! Congratulations!!! Rounding out the top three Big Butts were @MelsLeanDream (2.30%) and @holly2e (1.79%). Well done, ladies!!9 -
4/8
Exercised: yep 45 min walk
Tracked: yep
Under: yep
Got my food scale! Eye opening! I’ve definitely been over estimating portion sizes.1 -
4/8
Tracking: yes
Calories: yes
Exercise: yes. We went to a trampoline park.
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Apr 8
Tracking Y
Calories Y
Exercise Y 5min stairs + 15min yoga + 5min strength training
My strength training did not go as planned today. I ran into a few logistic issues. I'm counting today as a yoga day and will get my ducks in a row for tomorrow.1 -
Tracie_Lord wrote: »Username: Tracie_Lord
Weigh in week: April Week 1
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous Weight: 235.00
Current Weight: 234.50
0.5lbs loss this week / 0.21% - not great but overall 1lb on in 2 weeks of socialising, eating and drinking and NO GYM over the holidays I am quite happy with that. Push on now back into it fully
Great mindset. You enjoyed your holidays with no damage and a slight loss, now you will go hard for some bigger losses!!
thanks hun! I'm hoping so
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Username: GardenMama129
Weigh in week: April Week 2
Weigh in day: Monday
Previous Week's weight: 159
Todays Weight: 161
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Username: Katevt78
Weigh in week: April week 2
Weigh in day: Monday
Previous week: 176.2
Today’s weight: 173.62 -
Journey4Jen wrote: »Journey4Jen wrote: »mini challenge:
I’ve been tacking and under goal so far for the day. I went to the gym this morning and did 50 min of strength training and 30 min walk on the treadmill. I’m about to head out with the girls. I’m going to try really hard to stay under calories and keep track of what I eat. These events are always the hardest. It’s way easier to put my head in the sand and start again tomorrow.
4/6: tracked: yes
Under: nope
Exercise: yes
I had snacks and wine last night. I kept track of what I had and logged it all. I felt super guilty this morning, so I jumped on the scale to validate my feelings and I was down a pound. I guess the moral of the story is that every now and again you need a night out, and I should be nicer to myself about it.
Yes, you are so right...we should be nicer to ourselves and enjoy those moments that arise where a little indulgence is in order!! Most of us don't have these come up so often that we would be screwed if we indulged every time!! And like you saw on the scale, this one time didn't do any damage!! (Especially if you consider it over the course of a week, and not just the next day, which might show a slight up).0 -
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primekayprime wrote: »primekayprime
April Week 2
Previous Weight: 224.2
Current Weight: 228.6
I did a spectacular nose dive off the wagon this past week. Too much food and too little physical activity. I have avoided this site altogether because I didn't want to see just how far off track I have gotten. The scale kept track, though
Now, I am feeling motivated all over again. The final push that got me back on track was catching up with a friend of mine whom I haven't seen in a very long time (she moved across the country). I learned that she is on a healthier lifestyle journey, too! Seeing how great she looks and feels reminded me that I like feeling that way too! I am thankful for this reminder. And still a bit gobsmacked that she re-entered my life at just the right time, showing me what I needed to see.
So here I am, ready to continue pushing forward.
And thank you, @HASWLRS for being such a great captain.
Kay, I don't believe your friend re-entering your life at just the right moment that you needed her to, was a coincidence at all!!! But regardless, I am so pleased that your visit with her has motivated you to get back on track and keep going forward!!!
I love your line..."I didn't want to see how far off track I had gotten. The scale kept track, though." So very true!!! We are only kidding ourselves if we think in any way we can hide what we have been doing, or not doing!!! It will show itself in one way or another. Every. Single. Time.1 -
Carb cycling in counting my
Carb
Fat
protein
3x per week I eat less than 50g carbs
2x per week are mod carbs(98g) for me
2x per week are high carb days (200g) for me
Protein & fats also change
PM if you interested I can help you figure yours out
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Sunday
1/7
Exercise
Tracking /carb cycling
Water
Welcome to week 2
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Last week: 231.5
This week: 228.4
Sigh...... I’ve been stuck in this low thirties/ high twenties weight for like a month which is fustrating because I’ve been eating right and working out! The first three moths weight was flying off now I’ve been kinda stagnant.
I did order a food scale, and starting Tuesday, being able to see what I’m actually supposed to be eating will help me with portion sizes. I feel Ike that’s why I’ve been stuck...could be also that my body was used to the workout schedule I had...I do start a new series (gamma focus t25) tomorrow which I hope will kickstart the weight loss...I may have to check macros etc but I’ll be honest that *kitten* is a lot lol! I don’t even know where to start with that not to mention I’m vegan (been vegetarian my whole life).
Ok there’s my rant I hope I didn’t kill the vibe...I’m going to go take some measurements hopefully I’ve shrunk somewhere!
Happy Sunday everyone!
Welcome to your first plateau!! Your body has gotten used to what you've been doing for the first three months, so changing your exercise routine is an excellent way to shake things up!! I can't believe that you don't have a food scale! You will be shocked at what an actual portion is, once you get one. That should also help the scales move. Measurements will help you see forward progress, even when the scales refuse to cooperate on that front!!! Stay strong, Drea, and stay the course!!
And you didn't kill the vibe....This needs to be a place where we can rant without reprieve!! How can we offer support if no one is posting their struggles?0 -
Carb cycling in counting my
Carb
Fat
protein
3x per week I eat less than 50g carbs
2x per week are mod carbs(98g) for me
2x per week are high carb days (200g) for me
Protein & fats also change
PM if you interested I can help you figure yours out
Curious again, what you feel this does that benefits weight loss? Or is weight loss not the only benefit?0 -
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primekayprime wrote: »Apr 8
Tracking Y
Calories Y
Exercise Y 5min stairs + 15min yoga + 5min strength training
My strength training did not go as planned today. I ran into a few logistic issues. I'm counting today as a yoga day and will get my ducks in a row for tomorrow.
It's early in the week, so if you have to change your schedule around, no harm done!!!0 -
Spring break was kind of crazy for me but 2 of the 4 kiddos are headed back to school today so we can get back to routine *hopefully*
4/8
Tracking- yes
Calories- yes
Exercise- 30 mins doing Wii Fit games and Just Dance with the kids
Username: thedestar
Weigh in week: April Week 2
Weigh in day: Mon
Previous Week's weight: 162.0
Todays Weight: 160.01 -
GardenMama129 wrote: »Username: GardenMama129
Weigh in week: April Week 2
Weigh in day: Monday
Previous Week's weight: 159
Todays Weight: 161
Your week started out great, but maybe it didn't end that way! New week starts today!! It's only a couple; you got this!!0 -
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Spring break was kind of crazy for me but 2 of the 4 kiddos are headed back to school today so we can get back to routine *hopefully*
4/8
Tracking- yes
Calories- yes
Exercise- 30 mins doing Wii Fit games and Just Dance with the kids
Username: thedestar
Weigh in week: April Week 2
Weigh in day: Mon
Previous Week's weight: 162.0
Todays Weight: 160.0
Even though you say you were out of your routine this past week, you still posted a great loss!! Well done!!! Sounds like you were having fun with the kids while getting your exercise in at the same time!!!1 -
Logged calories-yes
Under calories-yes
Exercise -yes
(30 minutes cardio aerobic, 20 minutes walking)
Measurements:
1st week: lost one inch from both waist and hips area
2nd week: lost another inch from both waist and hips.
Total: loss of 2 inches from both waist and hips.
Today's weigh in Monday!!
HSW: 284.6
CSW: 273
4/2- 271. (2 lb loss)
4/9 267.4 (3.6 lbs lost this 2nd week)
Total: 5.6 lbs lost this challenge.2 -
I believe I forgot to track my progress last week, I apologize! But for this week
Weight: 174.2lbs which I can't believe that I did not gain after I had family visit for a week. For at least 4 days I did not get to go to the gym and was completely off my diet. But I'm guessing the little things like able to pass on majority of the carbs helped.
Previous weight: 174.6lbs
I love that I was able to finally have a visit from my family but now I'm back to my regular routine (:0 -
freespirit6315 wrote: »Logged calories-yes
Under calories-yes
Exercise -yes
(30 minutes cardio aerobic, 20 minutes walking)
Measurements:
1st week: lost one inch from both waist and hips area
2nd week: lost another inch from both waist and hips.
Total: loss of 2 inches from both waist and hips.
Today's weigh in Monday!!
HSW: 284.6
CSW: 273
4/2- 271. (2 lb loss)
4/9 267.4 (3.6 lbs lost this 2nd week)
Total: 5.6 lbs lost this challenge.
Never seen someone so excited for a Monday!! 3.6 pounds gone, 5.6 total gone (out of the 270's, bonus!), and 4 inches total gone! What's not to be excited about!!!0 -
I believe I forgot to track my progress last week, I apologize! But for this week
Weight: 174.2lbs which I can't believe that I did not gain after I had family visit for a week. For at least 4 days I did not get to go to the gym and was completely off my diet. But I'm guessing the little things like able to pass on majority of the carbs helped.
Previous weight: 174.6lbs
I love that I was able to finally have a visit from my family but now I'm back to my regular routine (:
Yes, you missed last week, but we got you caught up now!! So glad that you had a wonderful visit from your family! And the fact that you didn't gain, but had a slight loss, is just icing on the cake. Maybe I shouldn't use that expression in a weight loss group.....
Hoping you have a great week, now that you can get back to your routine!2
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