TEAM: Flab-U-Less (September)
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Hey Hey Hey Team Flab-U-Less!
An introduction is in order...
My name is Jason - this is my second round with The Biggest Loser Challenge! Did pretty well in August, and looking forward to rocking out September too. I reside in St. Louis, MO with my wife and 6 (yes, SIX) beautiful children. One is 17, so I guess he's not really a child anymore.
I work a normal blue collar job during the day - I run a safety supply warehouse, so am moving around quite a bit. You would think that I wouldn't have as much to lose as I do, but that's where I am. 4 out of 7 days I help my buddy with his commercial cleaning business. Between those things, and all the activities my kids are in - Band, Dance, Soccer (now), Baseball, Basketball...and the church functions and other school functions, it is hard for me to get a lot of exercise in. But I have managed to incorporate walking/jogging a few days a week.
The biggest thing I have been working on is my food... portion control, etc. I follow the 16:8 Intermittent Fasting system. It isn't a diet, but more meal timing. I find it works for me - it may not work for you or be your cup of tea. I won't ever say its a cure all or the magic bullet, but it helps me.
I have a little over 20 pounds left to lose. Making good progress. Everyone including me will have ups and downs. There will be days you want to quit and give up. Don't. I will end it there.
The reason for the long introduction...
I will be your the new Captain of Team Flab-U-Less! I want to thank Julie, @Djou11 for everything she has done for the group as prior captain. She will be staying on board as co-captain on this wonderful journey!!! I will for sure rely on her as well as @AB0215 as mentors during the transition and as I enter the new role.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to myself via this thread, or by PM if it is something you wish to discuss in private. I may take a few things we were doing in the other team and use here, if that's cool with everyone - it seemed to help motivate and provide much success!!!
Again, I am looking forward to working with all of you - motivating, encouraging, and getting to know you. I think in life, the journey is better with friends!
GO TEAM FLAB-U-LESS
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Hello Team Flab-U-Less!
Welcome to September!!
This month, we are going to be running (Optional) Mini-challenges. Question of the Week, Daily Posts, maybe even some seek and find games!
Let me be 100% clear - participation in these mini-challenges is optional. It's up to you if you want to chime in! If you don't want to participate in these challenges, you don't have to. I would like to encourage you to participate as it seems to help keep people on track and thinking about our goals on a daily basis and it's encouraging to see other's successes and struggles so that we realize that we are not alone!!
The Daily Posts Challenge has 5 basic rules. (*optional challenge)- Track EVERYTHING you eat that has calories.
- Stay inside your allocated daily budget.
- Try to do at least 20 minutes of activity a day (anything: walk, run, cycle, swim, gardening, housework, yoga, gym... As long as it gets you active and off the couch)
- 1 pass day permitted per week (went over calories, could not track, not enough exercise, intentional pass)
- Check in daily (tracking yes/no, calories yes/no, exercise yes/no).
At the end of the week, those who have managed to keep to plan for 6 out of 7 days are recognized in the thread as being part of the weekly "winners circle". This is not the same as the official results, which are weight based, this is just another tool to help you reach your weight loss goals.
**REMEMBER**- You set your own daily budget.
- You choose you own exercise and intensity (no step limit, no exercises you cannot or should not do, 20 mins of gardening counts as much as a 10mile run, activity is activity, anything that gets you up and moving!).
- Is not weight based (as weight fluctuates day by day).
- Can continue beyond weight loss.
If you choose to participate in The Daily Posts Challenge, your posts should look like this:
Daily Post (Sunday)
Track: Yes/No
Calories: Over/Under
Exercise: Yes/No (what type and how long)
Goals/Day: Tell us a brief description about your day or goals
The Question of the Week Challenge (*optional challenge)
This is a fun participation booster and we will be using it sometimes just as fun and sometimes it can help to foster new ideas for others as we all are different and have different experiences so sharing ideas can help someone else with motivation of freshening up their routine even!! Keep on the lookout for these questions.
This is something that is fun, but challenging to me since I am running out of questions, and I would like to invite any of you guys to feel free to come up with a question you think is fun and send it to me. I am running out of creative questions and would like to use my "Ask the Audience Lifeline."
Our Normal Weigh In (*NON-optional challenge)
Please post your weight on your scheduled weigh in day, as if you miss weigh-ins, you may be eliminated from the challenge and we don't want to see that happen!!
Your posts should look like this:
Username:
Week: February Week 1
PW: Previous Weight
CW: Current Weight
Please setup your posts in that format as it really makes it much easier for me to track your progress for the challenges and the weight loss!!
I'd like to help us be as successful as possible and if I can help in any way, please let me know. Also, if you have any suggestions for the team or fun ideas to spice things up a bit, please feel free to share them, I look for new ways to help engagement and keep people motivated!!
I am committed to this group and to help where I can, and please let me know if I can help in any way!!
Welcome to September and let's make things happen this month together!!
Your Captain,
Jason @BEASTFIELD3147 -
I am confused...so if I chose Saturday as my weigh day, do I post tomorrow morning ...as Week 1? Thanks...my first challenge :-)
Heidi1 -
I am confused...so if I chose Saturday as my weigh day, do I post tomorrow morning ...as Week 1? Thanks...my first challenge :-)
Heidi
@hakaiser1 Week 1 begins Sunday 9/2. This means for a Saturday weigh in, you would post Saturday 9/2 as your first weigh in.1 -
Mon: no log (food or exercise)
Tues: over (by 18cals), exercise yes
Wed: under, exercise yes
Thur: under, exercise yes
Fri: over, exercise yes.
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Daily Post (Saturday)
Track: Yes
Calories: Under
Exercise: yes total body workout and 30 mins upper body weights
Goals/Day: It’s Saturday and I really do not want to drink and not end up eating crisps with the kids in front of the tv....1 -
I am confused...so if I chose Saturday as my weigh day, do I post tomorrow morning ...as Week 1? Thanks...my first challenge :-)
Heidi
@hakaiser1 Week 1 begins Sunday 9/2. This means for a Saturday weigh in, you would post Saturday 9/2 as your first weigh in.
Thanks for answering @AB0215
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Good morning everyone! Yesterday was a looooong day for me. I had my regular job, then I had a football game I went to support my child who is in the marching band. Then I had my 2nd job. Finally got home around 11:30pm. Phew. I am generally up and awake at 5am each morning - I slept until 7 today. Just my bodies way of telling me I needed sleep. Today I have my second job until around 2. Then I will be grilling for my family. I have got to find some time today to get a little walking in...
I hope you all have a WONDERFUL Saturday. Is everyone ready for the challenge? I know I am!!!!
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ToadstoolBetty wrote: »Mon: no log (food or exercise)
Tues: over (by 18cals), exercise yes
Wed: under, exercise yes
Thur: under, exercise yes
Fri: over, exercise yes.
Hey @ToadstoolBetty - looks like you are doing really well with your exercising and calories! Great job on that! What types of exercising do you enjoy doing? Right now I try to get walking and jogging in. I hope to start making my way back to the gym.0 -
silke_luise wrote: »Daily Post (Saturday)
Track: Yes
Calories: Under
Exercise: yes total body workout and 30 mins upper body weights
Goals/Day: It’s Saturday and I really do not want to drink and not end up eating crisps with the kids in front of the tv....
Good morning @silke_luise - the weekends are always a struggle for me! It's like my body says - PARTY TIME!!! LOL! But, I try to remind myself that I don't want to undo all hard work I did during the week. But there are days that I say forget it - I am going to just enjoy the day. After all, why are we working so hard for this is we can't enjoy life! Maybe today you can do some fun things with the kids instead!!! Have a great day!!1 -
I am confused...so if I chose Saturday as my weigh day, do I post tomorrow morning ...as Week 1? Thanks...my first challenge :-)
Heidi
@hakaiser1 Week 1 begins Sunday 9/2. This means for a Saturday weigh in, you would post Saturday 9/2 as your first weigh in.
@hakaiser1 I realize that I had a typo...your first weigh in will be 9/8, if you'd like to post an updated starting weight today, you are welcome to do that, but your first official weigh in will be 9/8, sorry for the confusing typo!1 -
So let's get to know each other a little better!!!
What is something interesting about yourself? It can be anything - a talent, your career, a goal... anything! I'll start.
I am a huge sci-fi nerd. I love all things Star Trek, Star Wars, Stargate... sci-fi is awesome! One day I hope to get to a Trek convention. Super stoked there is going to be another series coming out!!!
What about you??2 -
I am also a massive sci-fi fan! Also love anything Marvel or Dc. My dream is to go to comic con but as i live in the uk its just a pipe dream at the moment.3
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rhiannonlewis35 wrote: »I am also a massive sci-fi fan! Also love anything Marvel or Dc. My dream is to go to comic con but as i live in the uk its just a pipe dream at the moment.
YES! Another sci-fi fan!!! I would love to goto Comic-Con too! If I only had a tardis. But then things seem to get all timey wimey.... LOL1 -
Love the reference
dont know if im looking forward to the new lady doctor, but we will see. If u get a tardis, i will be your companion 
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Hey Team Flab-U-Less...
I would like to welcome to our team the following new members:
@nanya1
@roamingtiger
@mfclingan
@Anneysmith
A big and hearty HELLO from Team Flab-U-Less!! Make sure to read my first post above CLICK HERE so you can get an idea of what we will be doing this round. And feel free to drop us a comment about yourself so we can get to know you and cheer you on!!!2 -
Hi! I’m Maryfran and I’m super excited to be here. I am 45 years old. I am living with the love of my life and couldn’t be happier! I am lucky because he likes to ride bikes and hike so we are somewhat active on the weekends! I am super excited to be here and look forward to losing more weight!2
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Hey there @mfclingan Maryfran! Glad you are here with us!!! I can't remember the last time I was on bike, lol. That's another thing I would love to start doing. And hiking - what a great way to get exercise in. Do you all like to hike through woods or on trails or both??1
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Hi! My name is Melinda. I am 37 and live in Athens, GA. Another sci-fi fan. DragonCon+ Klingons+a prank phone call is how I met my now husband back in 1994. We build & refurbish arcade cabinets and do some MAME programs. Today's project is re-soldering DIN pins on a Commodore64. We also own a carpet, tile, and grout cleaning business that keeps me pretty busy. I also like anything outdoors (besides the mosquitoes ) I'm glad to see so many other people on here with similar interests. 2
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Daily Post : Sept 1st
Track: Yes ✅
Calories: Under ✅
Exercise: Yes ✅ - walking, so much walking
Goals/Day: Running around town getting all the back to school shopping. Smashed my Fitbit goals with all the walking. Did have too many cappuccinos at the shops, but tracked everything and stayed under.
Looking forward to September. Ready to SMASH IT!2
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