TEAM: Gutbusters (April)
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Username: Stimpy56
Week: April WK 3
Weigh day: Thursday
Previous week: 236.0
Current weight: 237.0
Just getting over the stomach bug (which has been going around work) and getting back on track at the gym and eating habits.2 -
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Username: parinzz
Week: April Week 1
Previous Weight: 140.0
Current Weight: 140.0
@parinzz. Thank you for posting.
It's easy enough to get into the wrong thread. Especially since till last week there had been little discussion here. I am trying to correct that.@parinzz, you entered your weight on the wrong team thread, but when I found you on the spreadsheet, I put it in for you.
@HASWLRS. Thank you.
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I usually have “bad days” when my willpower is just exhausted. I’m an introverted teacher, and some days I feel emotionally pummeled by questions, emails, conversations, and communication in general. A couple of days out of the month, I purposefully relax to maintenance calories to give my willpower a rest. I think it’s healthier this way because I come back with a stronger, refreshed commitment. It prevents me from giving up. I think of it as a little vacation.
Sticking to maintenance keeps me from feeling guilty, and it prevents me from trying to “make up” for the lost days.0 -
If I have a rough day, it isn’t normally a huge deal to me. Now, a rough week or so, (which I am currently in) is a different situation. I usually just try to remind myself how good I feel after I work out, and how far I have come since I started.
This is the longest I have ever been able to make it, because I usually get sick whenever I would try before and that would COMPLETELY slaughter my goal. I don’t normally have a problem getting to the gym or being active. My struggle is getting the motivation to go the very FIRST and SECOND time.
However, I have noticed that I am less inclined to go to the gym if I have to stop home first. So, I pack my gym bag in the morning before work, take it with me, and bypass the stop at my house if I get released from work at a decent time. If I don’t, I have to stop and take care of the kiddos1 -
Username: aeloine
Last week: 221.8
Current: 220.2 on Wednesday and 219 on Thursday! I've dipped below 220 3/5 days this week!!!3 -
Previous: 143
Today: 142
Went to1/2 body pump class and on the elliptical now.
Tracking but forgetting to add any extras at the end of the day.
Happy Friday!3 -
Username: alydanbeads
Weigh in week: Week 3
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous weight: 138.0
Current weight: 138.43 -
Username: typeitdaily
Weigh in week: 3
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous Weight: 242.6
Todays Weight: 241.23 -
Username: aeloine
Last week: 221.8
Current: 220.2 on Wednesday and 219 on Thursday! I've dipped below 220 3/5 days this week!!!
@aeloine. Well done. The weight is what it is. Pretty sure next week it will record on Wednesday below 220.
Seems like you have now found what works for you. Just keep doing it.
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April 20
Exercised?: Yes. Walked 6km in 45 mins (hills)
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Again got out in daylight.
New cat, Cleo, is now free to roam the house. The older cat, Fi, is the Alpha and asserts dominance (but not hostility), but Cleo has taken the Beta role and will readily give ground. Plenty of room and attention for both.
FPV race tomorrow (good weather forecast (yay!)), then afternoon tea with friends.
Looking forward to the weekend.
Daily Strength challenge
Challenge for April 20 is sit-ups or crunches (abs day - be sure to use a mat or towel for cushioning - )
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).1 -
April 19:
Exercise: yes
Calories: yes
Tracked: yes
Managed to get in all my steps without leaving the house. It felt harder than just going for a walk, but I didn't want to have to interact with people and I did want to watch TV. I also took a long nap.1 -
szymanskicolleen wrote: »Previous: 143
Today: 142
Went to1/2 body pump class and on the elliptical now.
Tracking but forgetting to add any extras at the end of the day.
Happy Friday!
@szymanskicolleen. Good result for the week. It is as hard for someone at 143 to lose 1 lbs as someone at 220 to lose 2. What is your goal weight? You must be close.1 -
Fantastic hearing about people strategies to let go of past mistakes. This is a key to progress (ie. learn from the past, but do not let it control your future).
Question for the day. Do people find that "Motion creates Emotion"?
I find I feel so much better if I do some activity than if I procrastinate and do none. If I feel down, I walk, even if it is only 5 minutes (I can usually find 5 minutes). I find it clears my mind and lifts my mood and I can find reasons to do what I need to do.
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This week has been challenging for me, my grandmother passed away yesterday and haven’t been working out or eating well. (Bingeing on lots of carbs). Leaving out of town tomorrow for the funeral, staying in a hotel & eating out. The only good things is that while I was packing my suitcase I found a belt that shows wear and the NSV of the difference where I before & now. This will motivate me to get back on track.3
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April 18, 19 & 20
Exercised?: No, injured
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
My suspicions about the Tuesday class were right! Totally threw my back out, could barely get out of bed on Wednesday (no excuse not to check in every day here, sorry!), but managed a 3km walk today. I knew I should have eased up and not trusted that the instructor knew what she was doing was right for everyone.
Great NSV today: called a bridal shop that I visited in September to arrange another appointment and hopefully find "the dress". She asked if I wanted to try the same one I liked last time, which I do but asked if they have a smaller size as I've lost nearly 40lbs since then. She said that every bride to be says they'll tone up/lose weight but it was rare to hear of such a transformation.
Out for the fiancé's birthday tomorrow with lunch at Sky Garden as the highlight, am determined to enjoy it but within my allowance!
Re "Motion creates Emotion" - 100% agree! I find going for a walk or a run allows me to reflect on my immediate and future life goals, anything from chores to the 10 year plan. I love it for that.2 -
I don't seem to get the endorphins other people get. When I was depressed, I would drag myself on long walks through the woods, to no avail. And sometimes walking gives me too much time to fret about whatever was bothering me in the first place. More intense exercises can be more distracting, at least. I do get a little buzz from getting better at things, so that helps.
However, tonight we are going out dancing. That will do the trick for me 9 times out of 10, especially if my husband is feeling the groove and will dance with me. Also, playing in the pool. I am not a great swimmer, but let me splash around for awhile and I am like a happy child.
I am thinking of joining a gym. There is one nearby with yoga, Zumba and aqua fit classes: all of my favorites. And it is right on the bike path, so easy to get to. And I might splurge on swim classes if I am already a member.2 -
Username: emmclean
Weigh in week: 3
Weigh in day: Saturday
Previous Weight: 197
Today's Weight: 1961 -
This week has been challenging for me, my grandmother passed away yesterday and haven’t been working out or eating well. (Bingeing on lots of carbs). Leaving out of town tomorrow for the funeral, staying in a hotel & eating out. The only good things is that while I was packing my suitcase I found a belt that shows wear and the NSV of the difference where I before & now. This will motivate me to get back on track.
@HSM2673. My deepest sympathies on your grandmother passing. Hope you can celebrate all the happy memories you made together and be kind to yourself.
The belt is a fantastic example successful NSV's. ( I think I have one similar
). Keep up the great work and take in more over the coming months.
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April 21
Exercised?: Yes. Setup of FPV track and FPV race.
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Flew well today. Kept improving lap times (which was my goal). No obstacles hit (also a goal). Ended up 3rd in division. Was faster than those I had originally aspired to catch up to (which surprised me).
Good afternoon with friends.
Daily Strength challenge
Challenge for April 21 is door frame rows ()
3 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)
- Third set
The reason for this exercise is push ups and dips work primarily the triceps (pushing). This exercise balances the others by working the biceps (pulling).
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Question for the day. Your strategies for eating out?
Mine are:- Preference protein over processed carbs (including products made with wheat flour).
- Do not have to eat everything in the served portion.
- Drink water (tap water - at least one glass per other beverage - usually take a water bottle).
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Unless I have decided ahead of time to enjoy a special treat, I focus on protein and veggies. Last night, I had prime rib with seasonal vegetables. The house salad was mixed greens, blue cheese, candied walnuts and vinagrette. I ate less than half the walnuts and my husband ate the mashed potatoes. I don't generally like mashed potatoes, so no hardship there. The club only brings rolls if you ask for them. Sometimes my husband does, but he always asks me first, even though I have never said no. I just make sure they are placed out of my reach so that I don't go for them absent mindedly.
I always drink water at restaurants, no matter how well or poorly I am eating overall. Maybe an unsweetened tea. I used to have Dr. Pepper at fast food restaurants, but I cut that out on a diet years ago and never started up again. Occasionally, I might have coffee or an unadultered latte. The only "drink your calories" problem I have had in years was McDonald's hazelnut iced coffee. I don't drink much alcohol, either, and lately I have to drive, so never while we are out.
Sit down restaurants are the one place we do not take our water bottles. They are usually pretty good about keeping our glasses full. If we been out in the sun, I might request a pitcher or carafe. We drink tap water, but restaurants usually serve it filtered out of the soda machine, so it is even better than our home Brita filter or the reverse osmosis system in the marina lounge.1 -
Username: reanna143
Weigh in week: Week3
Weigh in day: Saturday
Previous weeks weight: 207
Today’s weight: 205.23 -
I feel like my restaurant game is strong. I generally plan ahead and look up the menu if I can. If I feel good about a certain choice, I go ahead and log it to see how many calories I’m left to work with for the rest of the day. This encourages me to make good choices.
The main things though is I ask for substitutions. I try to get rid of the carbs I don’t care about. I honesty do not care about some carbs and can’t believe I’ve eaten them so long just because they were there.
Instead of a bun on my burger, I politely ask for a bed of lettuce (restaurants often give me enough lettuce for a small salad). Italian restaurants are tricky, so I might ask for a bed of broccoli in place of noodles. Instead of a slice of bread with a breakfast plate, I ask for extra steamed tomatoes. I always check out the menu to make sure the substitutions I ask for are possible, and the choice is ultimately up to the restaurant, but I’ve never once been refused. I also haven’t been charged extra. If I’m asking for broccoli instead of noodles, they know I’m trying to make healthier choices and most are happy to accommodate.
I genuinely believe that most American restaurants’ average meals are 700-1000 calories, and substitutions are often needed to find balance.1 -
Username: krissturner
Weigh in week: Week 3
Weigh in day: Saturday
Previous weeks weight: 246.4
Today’s weight: 245.6
Goodnight everyone!3 -
April 22
Exercised?: Yes. Walk 6km in 46 mins (hills)
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Walk before lunch. Flying before dinner.
Daily Strength challenge
Challenge for April 22 is side 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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Great suggestions by @concordancia. and @eevang. on eating out. Preparation and asking for what you want/need seem to be the keys.
Today's question: "What is you why?"
Why are you losing weight?- Health?
- Partner?
- Self Confidence?
- To prove someone wrong?
I started when I realised I was over 90kg (200lbs). I was shocked that I had let go so far (I had always though of myself in the low 80's since having to stop skating because of work). My mood was bad, my self confidence was down, I felt out of shape.
I started by doing one thing. Doing 10 push ups each day (and monitoring weight). I managed to keep this up for a month and weight did not change. So I started investigating on how to lose weight:- for free
- no "diets" or "supplements"
- had LONG term results
- could be done by someone at ANY age.
I learned a lot along the way. The biggest thing I found is that by maintaining weight *I* felt *MUCH* better and could do so much more.
My biggest why now is to keep both my mental and physical health (and to help others).
It's was (and still is) work, but it was worth all the effort. Fortunately most of the effort now is done by habits I have in place, so most of the time I barely notice the continuing effort.
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