TEAM: Gutbusters (May)
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Hey there, I've fallen off the wagon in the last week but I know I will get back on it this week.
My weigh in yesterday was 63.3kg.1 -
Hi!I am suffering from a lot of pain.For the last 3 weeks I had been doing circuit training,biking and Zumba.I don’t know how this damage occurred.Hope it will heal somehow and it will not be permanent.
@fe452436. I remember you being diagnosed with a herniated disc (from MRI) and that physio is required. Take it easy. Follow the physio's advice.
Try refrain from lifting or putting pressure on the area of the spine that has the herniated disc. Pressure on the disc will like bulge into the spinal column causing pain. A brace of some description may be required for when you do manual work.
About 16 years ago, when I was ice skating and doing pairs, I was also diagnosed with a herniated disc and the physio recommended a solid back brace which could be worn when doing heavy lifting (and even while training for skating). I still have it, but have not needed it for years now.
Herniated discs do mend, but they take a LONG time (years). You need to be extra careful when lifting anything. Always use the knees and NEVER twist when lifting. I also needed to strengthen my supporting back muscles (pilates type exercises), but REALLY slowly.
I still get the occasional back pain if I stress the lower back too much, but walking and stretching do it a world of good now.
(I also have a ridiculously high pain threshold so need to be doubly cautious with injuries).
Take comfort in that this type injury is usually not permanent, but needs to be managed carefully.
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Hey there, I've fallen off the wagon in the last week but I know I will get back on it this week.
My weigh in yesterday was 63.3kg.
@biche896. It's not how many times you fall off, but the willingness each time to get back on that counts.
The good thing about a bounce up like this, is that just by going back to the correct weight management routine a large amount of the gain may just as quickly disappear. (can really be easy-come, easy-go).
Just resume tracking and keeping in the deficit and the weight will come off again.
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May 21
Exercised?: Yes. Walked 5.8km in 50 min (hills).
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Interstate and coping with the difficulties of finding low gluten food while travelling. Bought some of my own supplies, but they will only barely last.
Tired now and need some sleep as it was an early start.
Daily Strength challenge
Challenge for May 21 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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Username: LesIckaBod
Weigh in week: May Week 4
Weigh in day: Monday
Previous Week's weight: 206.3
Today's Weight: 203.24 -
User name: brunchowl
May week 4
Weigh in day: Monday
Last week: 173
This week: 170.65 -
Username westray16
May wk 4
Weigh in day Monday
Last week 13st 12lbs 194lbs
This week 13st 9lbs 191lbs
Lost 3 of the 4 lbs I gained last week.4 -
Username: eevang
Weigh-in week: Week 4
Weigh-in day: Monday
Previous week's weight: 182.4
Current weight: 180.5
It really is a lifestyle change. Work has been overwhelming, so I’ve cut back on how much effort I put in to weight loss for about two weeks now. I’ve not ignored it, mind you, just spent less time at the gym and less time cooking super healthy meals. And I’m still losing. By keeping an eye on my tracking and making healthy choices, I’m able to keep losing.
I’m excited to get back in the swing of things now that the semester is ending, but it is so reassuring to know I really can do this forever. Losing through the 180s has been largely effortless.4 -
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May 21
Exercise: Yes
Calories: Not unless I use those exercise calories
Tracked: Yes
I went over my calorie limit, but I knew I was doing it and didn't consider it sabotage. Should I? Not sure. I think the difference is the attitude -- not "I want to hurt myself so why not eat X" but "I'm under my limit, X will put me a bit over, but I'll enjoy it and stop right after". Not sure the latter is substantively better for weight loss than the former, but the spirit of it is certainly nicer. Though my husband said, "do you really want to do that" to me in front of other people, which kind of lessened the enjoyment. Should have just stopped then, I suppose, but then I felt committed to carrying through.
Hmm. This was not as enjoyable as I had thought.2 -
Weigh-in week: Week 4
Weigh-in day: Monday
Previous week's weight: 184.8
Current weight: 184.6
My fellow Monday weighers, @LesIckaBod , @eevang, @westray16 @brunchowl Well done to such great losses this week!
For me, it's been a very difficult last 10 days, diet and exercise-wise. But now all my visitors have left and I am raring to go again. I want to finish May strong. I am determined to contribute to a good loss next weigh-in.
Got my walking shoes on and ready to go!5 -
Thanks Craig for your support.I will be visiting my pcp today.She will be refering to the specialist who will also see MRI results in detail soon.0
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Message for all team members:
@biche896.
@brunchowl.
@concordancia.
@eevang.
@LesIckaBod.
@mrsjlmann.
@susanbenita.
@westray16.
@HSM2673.
@aeloine.
@inshapeCK.
@Stimpy56.
@alydanbeads.
@fe452436.
@szymanskicolleen.
@typeitdaily.
@emmclean.
@krissturner.
@Reanna143.
@sunderland_mich93.
This is the last week of the May Challenge. After this week, all members will be rolled over automatically into the June Challenge challenge.
The June challenge thread is:
TEAM: GUTBUSTERS (June) ( https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10668882/team-gutbusters-june#latest )
If you wish not to participate next month, please message Ashley (@AB0215) or Craig ( @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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May 22
Exercised?: Yes. Walked 5.8km in 50 min (moderate hills).
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Still interstate (and will be till Thursday). Managed to get out and walk North Sydney tonight. Tomorrow will probably cross the harbour bridge and back.
Looks like I will be here next week as well. Time to start forming a travel routine. Fortunately my exercise routine requires no equipment and I can walk anywhere.
I will also start cross-posting into the June. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10668882/team-gutbusters-june#latest
Daily Strength challenge
Challenge for May 22 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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May 22
Exercise: No - off day
Calories: Yes
Tracked: Yes0 -
May 22 Update
Exercise: Yes
After I posted, I got the boys to bed and came back down to the basement to exercise. Yeah!1 -
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May 22
Exercise: yes - 6km walk plus daily challenge. Busy day,over 23K steps
Calories: Yes
Tracked: Yes
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HSM2673
Weigh in day: Tuesday
Starting weight: 148.8
Week 1: 145.8
Week2 : 145.5
Week3: 147.3
Week4: 145.5
Trying to get back on track.1 -
May 23
Exercised?: Yes. Walked 8+km in 60+ min (over Sydney harbour bridge).
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Long walk tonight. Fly home tomorrow night, but back in Sydney next week.
Photo from tonights walk.
Daily Strength challenge
"Challenge for May 23 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)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kALZikXxLc
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