TEAM: Gutbusters (September)
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September 13
Exercise No
Calories. Yes
Tracked yes3 -
User name: grebber1
Weigh in week: 2
Weigh in day: thursday
Previous week: 362
This week: 351
Yep. 11 pounds on the nose
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Happy Thursday! Today's weigh-in day for:
@cjscoey
@Colleen790 -- Making progress, step by step! Nicely done this week!
@grebber1 -- Wow!! 11 lbs! Whatever you're doing seems to be working. What's your secret to success this week?
I've still got a couple of blank spots from earlier this week, and some folks haven't posted at all this month. If you posted your weigh-in and I missed it this week, would you mind sending me a little reminder? I don't want anyone to get removed from the list who wants to be here.
Here's who I'm looking for:
@eevang
@littleflutterby
@jaygirl3
@cheeso1
@Clarkski262
@Sophiegreeny
@peacekeace
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September 12
Exercise: No
Calories: Not even close
Tracked: No
Just got back (early unfortunately) from a camping trip. 2 really bad nights sleep because the hubby was having breathing issues along with incessant coughing. He quit smoking 6 years ago, but I'm afraid his 40+ years of tobacco use may be catching up with him. If, and that's a big IF, I can get him to go to the doctor tomorrow, we can find out what's going on. Kind of odd, if I couldn't breath I'd certainly want to find out why, as scary as the answer may be.
@rocknut53 I hope you're able to get your husband to the dr, and that the answer is not as scary as it could be. I'll be thinking of you today, sending good thoughts.2 -
caitlynns727 wrote: »Username: caitlynns727
Weigh in: Week 2
Weigh in: Wednesday
Previous weight. 179.8
Today's weight. 178.9
Another pound down! Well done!2 -
WishfulThinning18 wrote: »I’ve been eating healthy for about two months now... and man what a difference eating out will do.
Went to this pizza place to celebrate a friend... got meatballs the size of my fist.. ate one and gave the other away. Had two garlic knots with cheese dip and a slice of cake and a light beer. I am stuffed! Like I won’t eat the rest of the night (I’m a night shifter so I don’t flip hours on my days off)
Before I could have ate a whole order of knots (10), three slices of pizza and those meatballs.
Guess you can call that a NSV!
@Wishfulthinning18 It's nice when the body and brain don't have to fight over moderation, isn't it? Way to go on your NSV!1 -
@leslckaBod
I think my numbers are a little skewed because of last week's weigh-in where I didn't lose anything. That next day I was almost 3 lb lighter. So in essence I probably only lost 5 6 maybe 7 pounds this week it just looks big because I had a weird weigh-in day last time. Other than that it's really just calories in calories out. I have been riding my bike for exercise and doing some walking. Nothing out of the ordinary. Just watching what I eat2 -
@leslckaBod
I think my numbers are a little skewed because of last week's weigh-in where I didn't lose anything. That next day I was almost 3 lb lighter. So in essence I probably only lost 5 6 maybe 7 pounds this week it just looks big because I had a weird weigh-in day last time. Other than that it's really just calories in calories out. I have been riding my bike for exercise and doing some walking. Nothing out of the ordinary. Just watching what I eat
@grebber1 On the one hand, I get what you mean about "nothing out of the ordinary." On the other hand, I think it's worth recognizing that whatever's been happening actually is out of the ordinary for yourself before you started this journey this time, right? Whether it was your mindset changing, or finding exercise that you enjoy and can stick with, or figuring out a food plan that works for you, or all of the above, it's the cause of your success right now.
So, here's to "nothing out of the ordinary" becoming the new normal for you. "Ordinary" is sustainable, and that's what we're all aiming for.2 -
Hi everyone. I haven't been checking in much and I need to change that. I am going through a tough time right now in my life but luckily it hasn't resulted me in overeating. The father of my children will do anything to sabotage my life and it resulted in my boyfriend of over a year and I breaking up. I am just trying to transform this negativity into motivation to focus more on myself. It's time to put myself first!4
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@Be_Lively
I been there with a significant person in my life always seem to undermine everything I do. Ignore all the negativity and focus on what's best for you and your life. You do you1 -
@LesIckaBod
Yeah I guess you're right. It's actually out of the ordinary for me to be like this LOL. This time though I have been having better success than other times because I feel my diet or let's not call it diet let's call it lifestyle has changed for the better. Instead of trying to eat healthy but not eating enough and eventually backfiring, this time I'm eating healthy sometimes not so healthy but everything and I mean everything is in moderation and counted. It definitely helps to log what I eat. And I have goals this time. There's certain things I want to do in my life certain things I would like to accomplish in the way I look and things like that and sometimes I get on here and read success stories and it's very motivating
And I would have to say besides my fitness pal being number one, number two would be not stressing over bad days or small failures. It's not worth it and so easy to overcome if you don't let it get to you4 -
Sep 13th
Exercised: House cleaning...
Calories: A little over
Tracked: Yes0 -
September 13
Exercised?: Yes (5+km walk as well as to and from office)
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
After a long night (4:00am) and early morning (7:00am), short work day (ended at 2:00pm) after which I went back to the hotel for rest.
5km walk before finding dinner. Was able to order dinner in broken Spanish without requiring the English menu (which for me is a big step).
All client presentations over so the time pressure is substantially less. 4 days of intense concentration trying to follow full speed Spanish business conversation was exhausting (was getting about 50%). I find reading (and writing) Spanish is far less exhausting as I get time to absorb what needs communicating.
I am also doing about an hours extra dedicated Spanish study a day to try get more up to conversational speed. I feel I am doing OK for only having started Spanish 6-7 weeks ago.
Daily Strength challenge
"Challenge for September 13 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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September 14. Friday
Exercised. Yes. 45 minutes of body pump
Calories. A bit over
Tracked. Yes1 -
@craigo3154
I've tried Spanish a few times. I just can't get it. I understand bits and pieces but when someone starts talking, the words just mush together. Nice job on learning so fast0 -
Weigh in week: Week 2
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous weight: 148 pounds
Today's weight: 147.8 pounds4 -
Username: KillaLindzilla
Weigh in Day: Friday
Previous Weight: 250.3
Current Weight: 248.03 -
Happy Friday weigh-in for:
@deanit
@fe452436
@KillaLindzilla - gotcha already
@Rocknut53 - ditto
@daisyletterbox
@yuhiza0 -
14/09
Exercise no
Tracked yes
Calories - was under until the wine 👀1 -
Username: eevang
Weigh in Week: September Week 2
Weigh in Day: Monday
Previous Weight: 163.2
Today's Weight: 164.0
This has been a week of stresses--work, trying a new medication, taking a big test, the possibility of a hurricane, my grandmother is in the hospital. I only had one cheat day so despite the gain, I'm counting it as a success. Hopefully I'll be fully back on track soon.
I've continued tracking throughout it all.1 -
Username: cjscoey
Weigh in Week: September Week 2
Weigh in Day: Thursday - (I am changing this to Friday since that seems to fit my schedule better)
Previous Weight: 171
Today's Weight: 170.4
I traveled this week and still fighting this sinus infection, not as good as I wanted but no gain!1 -
Username: peacekeace
Weigh in week: Week 2
Weigh in day: Thursday
Previous weight: 226.2
Today's weight: 226.4
I REALLY have been struggling.
-Exercise: yes (treadmill workout and fitness blender HIIT workout)
-calories tracked: yes2 -
September 14
Exercised?: Yes (20 mins, to and from office)
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Long day in office, but not as hard as no client presentations.
After getting back to hotel late, took a nap and did not walk till 6:00am next morning (must have needed the sleep).
Tomorrow is explore Madrid day for me. I expect to do a lot of walking.@craigo3154
I've tried Spanish a few times. I just can't get it. I understand bits and pieces but when someone starts talking, the words just mush together. Nice job on learning so fast
@grebber1. Thank you. It does take a concerted effort. Reading is MUCH easier than speaking (and understanding real time conversation). Even with all the work and exposure, I am FAR from fluent, but I am getting by (just).
When listening, it's like island hopping. I get this bit and that bit and can piece together the jumps in between. The endings of words give you personage (I, you, they, we, etc.), the start of words give you subject.
As with most things, there are "keys" to understanding. Once you grasp certain keys, things get a lot easier. With Spanish, one thing is the "flow" of the language. Because it is spoken so quickly, the endings of words follow a similar flow to make it easier to speak rapidly. Another is that words tend to run together a lot (like lazy pronunciation). Do not expect gaps between words. I find if I try not to over-pronounce things tend to go a lot better.
Daily Strength challenge
Challenge for September 14 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).
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Saturday 15 Septemebr
Exercise. Yes. Walking
Calories. No
Tracking. Yes1 -
Sep 14th
Exercised: Yes, gym.
Calories under: Yes
Tracked: Yes1 -
Happy Saturday Weigh-in for:
@akerra27
@baby_carrit
@ladylin77
@ShareASmile
Today's the last day of Week 2, folks. So far, we're down in weight as a team, but it's been a tough week for the Gutbusters, it sounds like: some travel, some personal or family sickness, some hurricane worry, more? The four horsemen of the weight-loss apocalypse have been trying to run us down, sounds like.
But if you're coming back here, logging in your weight and your food and exercise, you're still in the fight, and you can beat those horsemen. A bump up in weight is not a big deal in the long run, especially if it's just a one or two day blip. Check out @grebber1 for a big loss after a Week 1 blip.
Stick to what's worked for you, but if you need help, let us know what's tripping you up -- maybe someone here has ideas to help. When you have a meal or a whole day that takes you off course, find your way back. We'll be here.
I'm looking forward to Week 3, folks. Are you all ready?
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Username: ladylin77
Weigh in week: Week 2
Weigh in day: Saturday
Previous weight: 184
Today's weight:183.6
I have been struggling this week. Preparing for the hurricane and being stuck in doors really sucks.2 -
Username: ShareASmile
Weigh in week: Week 2
Weigh in day: Saturday
Previous weight: 158
Today's weight:159.4
Sorry for the gain this week. I've got a broken foot and the lack of exercise is making itself known. 😥2 -
Username:fe452436
Weigh in week:2
Weigh in day:Friday
Previous week weight:197.5 lbs
Weight this week:197.5 lbs
It increased during the week and now back.I waited one more day to see loss but it’s the same.Checking my eating habits.And wherever I can walk I do that.
Hope everyone is fine and working on their goals.
Good Luck!2 -
Akerra27
Wk:2
253.8
Saturday0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzqLFXKOC8Q
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