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15lbs by November

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  • littleflutterby
    littleflutterby Posts: 432 Member
    I just saw this, am I good to just add myself? I'd love to join in! I mean I already lost the 15lb but a bit of extra motivation would be awesome!
  • Piqueaboo
    Piqueaboo Posts: 1,193 Member
    Yes of course, we’d love it if you joined!
  • just_me_p
    just_me_p Posts: 3 Member
    please add me to your chart, I just purchased a scale, I need motivation. I'm guessing 140lbs currently but I can give an update Wednesday.
  • globalhiker
    globalhiker Posts: 1,834 Member
    Me too- totally eat based on emotions. Gained 2 lbs past 2 weeks. Seems like the days I start off with protein (6 egg whites scrambled with a spoonful of salsa then a greek nonfat yogurt plain with stevia (add pure cocoa powder or coffee for flavor) then the rest of the day I have way more control. This weekend I decided to skip breakfast which just made me carb-binge at lunch (and then turned into an afternoon snacking marathon). I blamed my car being in shop and stess of an expensive surprise repair bill. This week I will do a better job of analyzing these bad patterns as I realize only I can stop it.
  • Connie7355
    Connie7355 Posts: 496 Member
    I'm not sure how to do this. Could you please add me? I would love to join. Thanks!
  • Mike9294
    Mike9294 Posts: 87 Member
    Is it too late to to join? The extra motivation would be great!
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,098 Member
    edited August 2018
    •15 lbs by November•

    SW: (8/1) 186.8

    August 6: 186.2
    August 13: 185.8 - fluid retention - 185 yesterday. I've been bouncing around the 185 increments for the past week.
    August 20 - 184 - Finally some relief from fluid retention.

    August 27 - 182.4 - Still retaining fluid

    September 3
    October 1
    November


  • Piqueaboo
    Piqueaboo Posts: 1,193 Member
    Everyone has been added, welcome!

    For those of you who are new, you can post directly on the spread sheet, if you are a mobile user it'll be easier if you download the google sheets app :):)

  • Merlotmom16
    Merlotmom16 Posts: 124 Member
    OK finally back on track today. I'm starting at my pre -vacation weight. Walked three miles this morning and it felt great!!
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,098 Member
    edited September 2018
    •15 lbs by November•

    SW: (8/1) 186.8

    August 6: 186.2
    August 13: 185.8 - fluid retention - 185 yesterday. I've been bouncing around the 185 increments for the past week.
    August 20 - 184 - Finally some relief from fluid retention.
    August 27 - 182.4 - Still retaining fluid

    September 3 - 182

    October 1
    November
  • Merlotmom16
    Merlotmom16 Posts: 124 Member
    Finally seeing a loss after a week of the three W's: workouts, water and watching what I eat. Actually under my pre-vacation weight. Did not work out this morning. I took a spill while walking yesterday and I'm uber sore this morning from the impact. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,098 Member
    edited September 2018
    •15 lbs by November•

    SW: (8/1) 186.8

    August 6: 186.2
    August 13: 185.8 - fluid retention - 185 yesterday. I've been bouncing around the 185 increments for the past week.
    August 20 - 184 - Finally some relief from fluid retention.
    August 27 - 182.4 - Still retaining fluid
    September 3 - 182

    September 10 - 180.8 - Nice to see this number. Been up and down the low 180's the past week.

    October 1
    November
  • Merlotmom16
    Merlotmom16 Posts: 124 Member
    Finally back on track with working out and tracking calories. I downloaded a new app (new to me) mapmywalk. It says I am burning 80 more calories during my workout than the other app was! I'll take it!
  • notrainbows
    notrainbows Posts: 1 Member
    Piqueaboo wrote: »
    Starting in August let's try to lose 15lbs by November ! You can sign up on our spreadsheet or post directly here asking for help if you don't know how to =)

    For mobile users: google docs is easiest to navigate if you download the app, desktop users: you shouldn't have any problems!

    Not much time but will work to achieve!!! I'm in!
  • mari_moulin
    mari_moulin Posts: 3,717 Member
    Well the good news is I got my weight back down with a few oz extra. I really didnt think i would be able to do this but man o man did i try hard these last couple of days. I cant believe i was up 4.5 lbs on Thursday. This week i will be focusing on staying on or under my allowed 1200 calories and i will be getting back to workouts this week. I may have to start slowly. Also i will be attempting Intermittent Fasting 5:2 which is 5 days normal eating at 1200 cals and 2 days of fasting with an allowed 500 cals each day. Lets see how the first week goes.
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,098 Member
    •15 lbs by November•

    SW: (8/1) 186.8

    August 6: 186.2
    August 13: 185.8 - fluid retention - 185 yesterday. I've been bouncing around the 185 increments for the past week.
    August 20 - 184 - Finally some relief from fluid retention.
    August 27 - 182.4 - Still retaining fluid
    September 3 - 182
    September 10 - 180.8 - Nice to see this number. Been up and down the low 180's the past week.

    September 17 - 181.6 - Monday bloat. 😖

    October 1
    November


  • Merlotmom16
    Merlotmom16 Posts: 124 Member
    Not a bad week overall. Two big events coming up requiring will power to not overeat. Fingers crossed!
  • mari_moulin
    mari_moulin Posts: 3,717 Member
    Weigh in day and I’m up 1.2 lbs. This can be because of one of 2 reasons. It’s either bloat weight as it will be the TOM in a couple of days OR, water retention from muscle repair as I am back to working out and strength training and feeling all kinds of sore. Either way I know I did the best I could this week. It wasn’t perfect but it sure was the best week I’ve had since the beginning of the summer. I worked out every single day this past week, kept my calories low despite the occasional snacking, and kept my daily steps well over 10,000 a day (once I almost reached 30,000 steps in one day). So I know if I continue this way that weight will be down by next weigh in. I can’t let these little spikes get the best of me. I must keep pushing forward.
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,098 Member
    •15 lbs by November•

    SW: (8/1) 186.8

    August 6: 186.2
    August 13: 185.8 - fluid retention - 185 yesterday. I've been bouncing around the 185 increments for the past week.
    August 20 - 184 - Finally some relief from fluid retention.
    August 27 - 182.4 - Still retaining fluid
    September 3 - 182
    September 10 - 180.8 - Nice to see this number. Been up and down the low 180's the past week.
    September 17 - 181.6 - Monday bloat. 😖

    September 24 - 179.8 - A new decade! Happy 😀

    October 1
    November




  • mari_moulin
    mari_moulin Posts: 3,717 Member
    Happy Tuesday team!!

    So far this week I’ve done real good. Did a gym workout on Sunday and Monday and also did my Zumba class Monday night. I was going to go to the gym this morning but I felt I needed a rest. Tomorrow night I have my jumping class and back to the gym on Thursday. Might try to get to the gym tomorrow afternoon too. We shall see.

    As far as nutrition goes , I have started a 10 day pouch reset (for bariatric patients) as I will be seeing my surgeon on Oct 3rd. Need to prep my tummy for it. So far so good. It’s pretty much the same diet as the post-op diet but instead of doing it for 2 months it’s done in 10 days. Day 1 clear liquids, days 2 - 3 full liquids, days 4 - 6 puréed foods, days 7 - 9 soft foods, day 10 and onwards normal healthy eating. It’s meant to get bariatric patients back on track with nutrition and quantities along with giving a needed boost in weight loss after a plateau. Fingers crossed my surgeon is happy with my results and we can start talking about skin removal surgery. 🤞
  • Piqueaboo
    Piqueaboo Posts: 1,193 Member
    I'm down 8lbs since the beginning, I'm very pleased overall =)
  • Merlotmom16
    Merlotmom16 Posts: 124 Member
    Good news: I'm back on track with losing and working out.
    Bad News: I am off for a week starting Friday at a wine festival and then a small vacation. I hope I can reel it in and not over do too much. I plan to get as much exercise in as I can to balance the drinks and food! A decent loss of 9.2 since I started this last spreadsheet. A few ups and downs so not bad.
  • mari_moulin
    mari_moulin Posts: 3,717 Member
    Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend! Keep on keeping on!!
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,098 Member
    edited October 2018
    •15 lbs by November•

    SW: (8/1) 186.8

    August 6: 186.2
    August 13: 185.8 - fluid retention - 185 yesterday. I've been bouncing around the 185 increments for the past week.
    August 20 - 184 - Finally some relief from fluid retention.
    August 27 - 182.4 - Still retaining fluid
    September 3 - 182
    September 10 - 180.8 - Nice to see this number. Been up and down the low 180's the past week.
    September 17 - 181.6 - Monday bloat. 😖
    September 24 - 179.8 - A new decade! Happy 😀

    October 1 - 179.6 - My customary Monday bloat. 😖 I've been bumping up and down through 179 this past week.

    November






  • mari_moulin
    mari_moulin Posts: 3,717 Member
    Hey everyone !! Im sure i mentioned before but today I had a very important appointment with my bariatric surgeon. Well, I just got home from my appointment and I’m happy to announce that I have reached my 18 month post-op goal of losing 80% excess body weight and I am currently at 28.5 BMI!!! My app obviously makes me a bit higher in BMI but I think I’m gonna go with my surgeon has calculated!! Surgeon says I am right on track and is very pleased with my progress. Also.....as I am under 30 BMI.....he has referred me to a plastic surgeon which I have to call on Monday to schedule my appointment!!! Eeeeeeee!!!!!!! I’m so freakin excited!!!
  • mari_moulin
    mari_moulin Posts: 3,717 Member
    Happy Saturday everyone!! A great loss to finish off a great week! Have a wonderful weekend!
  • Piqueaboo
    Piqueaboo Posts: 1,193 Member
    I just want to push through the 180 mark 😅😅😅😅
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,098 Member
    •15 lbs by November•

    SW: (8/1) 186.8

    August 6: 186.2
    August 13: 185.8 - fluid retention - 185 yesterday. I've been bouncing around the 185 increments for the past week.
    August 20 - 184 - Finally some relief from fluid retention.
    August 27 - 182.4 - Still retaining fluid
    September 3 - 182
    September 10 - 180.8 - Nice to see this number. Been up and down the low 180's the past week.
    September 17 - 181.6 - Monday bloat. 😖
    September 24 - 179.8 - A new decade! Happy 😀

    October 1 - 179.6 - My customary Monday bloat. 😖 I've been bumping up and down through 179 this past week.

    October 8 - 181.4 - Too many carbs not enough sleep, but the cause is worth it.

    November








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