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  • LesIckaBod
    LesIckaBod Posts: 719 Member
    July 24
    Tracked: Yes
    Calories: No
    Exercise: Yes

    Not my best day, really overboard on carbs last night and today. Here's to getting back on track tomorrow!
  • craigo3154
    craigo3154 Posts: 2,572 Member
    July 22
    Exercised?: No.
    Calories?: Yes
    Tracked?: Yes

    Sisters birthday. Early start driving to meet sister pre-lunch, then nice lunch at a winery (only had 1 glass as was driving), then afternoon with family then home just after dark.

    Still tracked, just no dedicated activity. (apart from strength work before and after morning shower, but that did not make 20 mins).

    Preparing to fly interstate for Monday.


    July 23
    Exercised?: Yes. 20,000+ steps, airport transfer, +3km at lunch +10km over dinner.
    Calories?: Yes
    Tracked?: Yes

    Busy day. Lots of walking.

    Walked with a colleague over lunch. He set the route, I set the pace (he won't be doing that again :) - and I set a pace of 10min per km, my usual pace is <8mins per km). Was a good walk, but he now realises how fit I really am.



    July 24
    Exercised?: Yes. 3km over lunch and 5km over dinner.
    Calories?: Yes
    Tracked?: Yes

    Normal day in the Sydney office.

    Worked late after dinner with phone conference with Spain and then working on other projects till past midnight.



    July 25
    Exercised?: Yes. 3km over lunch and 5km over dinner.
    Calories?: Yes
    Tracked?: Yes

    Another busy day in Sydney.

    Not working as late tonight. Have a chance to catch up on things (like MFP).



    Daily Strength challenge

    Challenge for July 25 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

  • klmac8
    klmac8 Posts: 11 Member
    Username: klmac8
    Weigh in week: Week 4
    Weigh in day: Wednesday
    Previous Week's Weight: 198.2
    Todays Weight: 197.0
  • craigo3154
    craigo3154 Posts: 2,572 Member
    July 26
    Exercised?: Yes. 3k walk at lunch and 10km walk over dinner.
    Calories?: Yes
    Tracked?: Yes

    Long walk after work tonight.

    Flying home again tomorrow night. Yay.


    Daily Strength challenge

    Challenge for July 26 is dips (
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kALZikXxLc
    )

    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)
  • inshapeCK
    inshapeCK Posts: 3,948 Member
    Username: inshapeCK
    Weigh in week: Week 4
    Weigh in day: Wednesday
    Previous Week's Weight: 146.3
    Todays Weight: 146.8
  • cjscoey
    cjscoey Posts: 57 Member

    July 25
    Exercise: No
    Tracked: Yes
    Calories: No

    July 26
    Exercise: No
    Tracked: Yes
    Calories: No

    Username: cjscoey
    Weigh in week: Week 4
    Weigh in day: Thursday
    Previous Week's Weight: 176.8
    Todays Weight: 176.6
  • emmclean
    emmclean Posts: 297 Member
    Username: emmclean
    Weigh in week: Week 4
    Weigh in day: Saturday
    Previous Week's Weight: 185.6
    Todays Weight: 185.6

    Weighing in a day early as I'm off on my hen (bachelorette) today, fingers crossed I get home in one piece! No movement but have been a touch lower during the week so hopefully I'll be down a couple by next week.
  • fe452436
    fe452436 Posts: 255 Member
    Username:fe452436
    Weigh in day:Friday
    Weigh in week:Week 4
    Previous week weight:188.5 lbs
    Weight this week:192.5 lbs
    Due to some celebrations this week,I was eating more than normal.I gained few ponds back.I will cover up this soon.
  • craigo3154
    craigo3154 Posts: 2,572 Member
    July 27
    Exercised?: Yes. 3k walk at lunch, then airport transfers.
    Calories?: Yes
    Tracked?: Yes

    Home late. Usual Friday night delays at the airport.

    Late night preparing for race tomorrow.



    July 28
    Exercised?: Yes. 10,000+ step on track setup and race officiating.
    Calories?: Yes
    Tracked?: Yes

    Disappointed with my flying today. MUCH slower than normal. Broke a number of props. Just not with it today. Probably need more sleep.

    Feeling really un-motivated at the moment. All the work, travel and shortness of sleep is wearing me down. Keeping to routine by habit, but I feel something's gonna give soon.

    Daughter going on music camp tomorrow.





    Daily Strength challenge

    "Challenge for July 28 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)

  • craigo3154
    craigo3154 Posts: 2,572 Member
    Username: craigo3154
    Weigh in week: Week 4
    Weigh in day: Wednesday
    Previous Week's Weight: (63.0kg) 138.9
    Todays Weight: (62.5kg) 137.8


    Unable to weigh in Wednesday as away all week. First chance was Saturday morning.
  • caitlynns727
    caitlynns727 Posts: 80 Member
    Username: caitlynns727
    Weigh in week: Week 4
    Weigh in day: Wednesday
    Previous Week's Weight: 184.2
    Todays Weight: 184.1

    I had my weight Wednesday but haven't been able to post until now. I'm so relieved to have maintained because it was a tough week. School started back up and I had a few absolutely crazy days! I'm finally back in a routine though so I think I'll have a nice loss next week.
  • LesIckaBod
    LesIckaBod Posts: 719 Member
    craigo3154 wrote: »
    July 27

    July 28
    Exercised?: Yes. 10,000+ step on track setup and race officiating.
    Calories?: Yes
    Tracked?: Yes

    Disappointed with my flying today. MUCH slower than normal. Broke a number of props. Just not with it today. Probably need more sleep.

    Feeling really un-motivated at the moment. All the work, travel and shortness of sleep is wearing me down. Keeping to routine by habit, but I feel something's gonna give soon.

    Daughter going on music camp tomorrow.

    @craigo3154 It sounds like you've had a hellish work schedule for a while now. If something has to give, I selfishly hope it's not this group, because of all the good advice you've given about both losing weight and living in maintenance. If it would help you stay in the group, I would be willing to fill out the spreadsheet for the first couple weeks of August, and maybe another long-time Gutbuster or two could cycle into that duty for a week or two to see you through? (Any volunteers, fellow Gutbusters?)

    Good luck!

  • craigo3154
    craigo3154 Posts: 2,572 Member
    LesIckaBod wrote: »
    craigo3154 wrote: »
    July 27
    ...
    Feeling really un-motivated at the moment. All the work, travel and shortness of sleep is wearing me down. Keeping to routine by habit, but I feel something's gonna give soon.
    ...

    @craigo3154 It sounds like you've had a hellish work schedule for a while now. If something has to give, I selfishly hope it's not this group, because of all the good advice you've given about both losing weight and living in maintenance. If it would help you stay in the group, I would be willing to fill out the spreadsheet for the first couple weeks of August, and maybe another long-time Gutbuster or two could cycle into that duty for a week or two to see you through? (Any volunteers, fellow Gutbusters?)

    Good luck!

    @LesIckaBod. Won't be this group (or MFP). I enjoy being with everyone here.

    Schedule has been:
    • Work (interstate & international phone conferences - more hours than usual)
    • Daily activity (usually walking - keeps my sanity - language lessons and audiobooks while I walk)
    • MFP (When I can)
    • Drone race, learning, building, flying (also helps with need measurable achievement and physical community to keep in touch with)
    • Languages (German, Japanese & Spanish)
    • Tracking (mainly to ensure I do not under-eat - been a struggle to get enough calories out of a low-gluten diet)
    • Supporting wife in helping her beat type 2 diabetes and a lifetime of obesity

    The thing that's likely to give is health. I am just run down at the moment. If that gives, the work schedule will reduce to compensate.

    I think time to re-add "Feeling Good" by David D. Burns to the audiobook playlist.
  • craigo3154
    craigo3154 Posts: 2,572 Member
    July 29
    Exercised?: Yes. Walked 3km in hills in 24 mins.
    Calories?: Yes
    Tracked?: Yes

    Rain most of the day today. Managed walk after breakfast and dropping daughter off to go to music camp.

    More sleep last night, but still need more.

    At least not travelling to Sydney in the morning, however working on the other side of town. Back to Sydney on Wednesday.

    Set up a 3D printer today. Bit of a technical challenge, but it seems to be printing fine.





    Daily Strength challenge

    Challenge for July 29 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).



    Will be last entry in this thread. Will continue in next months thread from tomorrow.
  • LesIckaBod
    LesIckaBod Posts: 719 Member
    craigo3154 wrote: »
    LesIckaBod wrote: »
    craigo3154 wrote: »
    July 27
    ...
    Feeling really un-motivated at the moment. All the work, travel and shortness of sleep is wearing me down. Keeping to routine by habit, but I feel something's gonna give soon.
    ...

    @craigo3154 It sounds like you've had a hellish work schedule for a while now. If something has to give, I selfishly hope it's not this group, because of all the good advice you've given about both losing weight and living in maintenance. If it would help you stay in the group, I would be willing to fill out the spreadsheet for the first couple weeks of August, and maybe another long-time Gutbuster or two could cycle into that duty for a week or two to see you through? (Any volunteers, fellow Gutbusters?)

    Good luck!

    @LesIckaBod. Won't be this group (or MFP). I enjoy being with everyone here.

    Schedule has been:
    • Work (interstate & international phone conferences - more hours than usual)
    • Daily activity (usually walking - keeps my sanity - language lessons and audiobooks while I walk)
    • MFP (When I can)
    • Drone race, learning, building, flying (also helps with need measurable achievement and physical community to keep in touch with)
    • Languages (German, Japanese & Spanish)
    • Tracking (mainly to ensure I do not under-eat - been a struggle to get enough calories out of a low-gluten diet)
    • Supporting wife in helping her beat type 2 diabetes and a lifetime of obesity

    The thing that's likely to give is health. I am just run down at the moment. If that gives, the work schedule will reduce to compensate.

    I think time to re-add "Feeling Good" by David D. Burns to the audiobook playlist.

    @craigo3154 well, I'm glad you're planning to keep hanging on with us, but projecting that health is likely to give seems worrisome to me. Let's hope for just a brief cold, and take care of yourself!
  • AB0215
    AB0215 Posts: 7,141 Member
    edited July 2018
    The July thread for Gutbusters is now closed.

    Please post any discussion and weigh in information to the August Thread https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10683186/team-gutbusters-august#latest

    Competitors rolled over to August are:

    @ahelgers10.
    @fatburner2018.
    @Jenfett1.
    @LydiaKate1995.
    @Yasiral.
    @brunchowl.
    @doverlyk.
    @eevang.
    @LesIckaBod.
    @mthomas0228.
    @caitlynns727.
    @inshapeCK.
    @cjscoey.
    @fe452436.
    @emmclean.

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