TEAM: The Big Butt Theory (December)
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Results for December Week #2
Team The Big Butt Theory had a very good week, losing 33 pounds, which was the most of any team! It put us in a tie for 2nd place, with a loss of 0.53%, which was only 0.02% behind the leader! Way to go team!!!
Individually, coming in third overall, was our very own @eatingfoodles with a loss of 2.15%!! Congratulations on a very good week!! Consider this your gold star sticker for a job well done!! (re: your intro!!)
Losing over 2% of their body weight, and having an outstanding week:
@eatingfoodles - 2.15%
@T34S3l - 2.04%
Losing over 1% of their body weight and having a very good week:
@ashleighgetsfit14 - 1.97%
@murdog3t - 1.53%
@mikea2g - 1.39%
@aminor55 - 1.05%
@xr8_kiwi - 1.00%
Losing over 0.5% of their body weight and having a good week:
@swauters - 0.86%
@AlainaS0721 - 0.81%
@lozenger1984 - 0.79%
@nomorewombat - 0.76%
@2shihtzues - 0.72%
@Rawrbyn - 0.68%
@cossmoss15 - 0.61%
@Nicoletime4me - 0.55%
@shannp - 0.53%
@heaz10 - 0.52%
Congratulations to everyone who lost weight this week, and congratulations to everyone who did not lose weight this week, for not giving up!!!!!!4 -
AlainaS0721 wrote: »December 13
Weigh In Day: Thursday
Last Weeks Weigh In: 197.3 lbs
This Weeks Weigh In: 195.7 lbs
I was definitely more active this week despite it being finals week. Today I took my last final and now I am out for winter break so I am really happy.
You should be really happy!! A pound and a half loss AND out for winter break!! Whoo hoo!!0 -
Nicoletime4me wrote: »December 13
Weigh in day- Thursday
Previous- 181
Current- 180
Your hard work showed up on the scales!! Well done!!0 -
mickey10111 wrote: »Weigh in day
This week’s weight: 163.8
Still hitting the gym regularly, really my diet has been poor though. Although I don’t think I will do well this month, I think soon I will get myself back on track again.
Wishing everyone else much success!
It's just a little up, and you are still down for the month. Even if you just break even this month, I would consider that a win!! I don't know how to help you with your diet, because we all have to eat... Try reminding yourself how eating certain not so good foods makes you feel before you put them in your mouth. Don't keep any trigger foods in the house, and when you are out and about, pack some healthy foods, and leave your money and cards at home so you aren't tempted to buy something decadent. And when you go grocery shopping, don't go hungry, and take a list with you!!1 -
WEIGH IN
Username: mikea2g
Starting weight on 7/25/2018: 309
September start weight: 290
October start weight: 279
November start weight: 264.7
December start weight: 254.8
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Previous Week's weight: 252.4
Today's Weight: 248.9
Sound the alarms!
Alert the authorities!
I’ve lost an elephants penis!!!
3.5 pounds gone this week and I’ve reached my first goal of December. To lose a lovely total of 60 pounds.
So very happy for you, Mike....for the 3.5 this week, and the 60 overall!! Congratulations!! So, you lost an elephant's penis? Maybe watching Disney's Dumbo with your family would be an apt celebration?.....You don't have to explain the reason to your daughters!! Or if you can defer your celebration, there is a new Dumbo coming out in theatres this March!2 -
Weigh in
Last week: 251.3
This week: 251.4
I’m content with that. 3 straight nights of holiday parties last weekend and i’m only up 0.1 , diet and working out this week burned almost all of that
I'd be super content with that as well....you undid the damage so quickly, that now you can get back to the business of losing sooner than expected!!0 -
ashleighgetsfit14 wrote: »Weigh in day!
Last week: 182.5
This week: 178 9
That is a spectacular loss!! Three and a half pounds, and out of the 80's as an added bonus!! Well done!!1 -
Username : murdog3t
Weight in week: 2
Weight in day:Friday
Previous weeks weight: 144
Today’s weight: 141.8
“Every day and in every possible way, I trust my intuition and the powers of my subconscious.”
December 13
Tracking: yes
Calories: yes
Exercise: yes
60 min yoga & meditation
60 min strength training
45 min walk
Steps:7383
Water: 88oz
That is just fabulous, Tami!! You weigh so little (at least in my books!) and yet you were still able to lose two pounds!! Well done!!0 -
Weigh in:
Previous weight: 248.6 lbs
Current weight: 246.0 lbs
Difference: 2.6 lbs
Had a pretty decent week. Logged each day, went over calorie limit two of the days. Exercised most days due to having a foster dog which needs to be tired out.
I forget how slow this process can be sometimes.
Have a great week everyone!
I'd say it was more than just a decent week!! Nice loss!! And yes, it is a slow process, but 2.6 pounds x four weeks in a month is ten pounds gone!! That is not chump change!!0 -
Tracie_Lord wrote: »Username: Tracie_Lord
Weigh in week: Dec Week 2
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous Weight: 208.25
Current Weight: 208.00
I’ll take it!! 😂😂
So many bad (really good) decisions this week 🤷🏻♀️
A teeny tiny loss when you are enjoying yourself with some bad, yet really good, decisions is definitely a win!! I'd take it, too!2 -
Bizgirl26
Weigh in
162.6abowersgirl wrote: »Weugh in
Week 2
PW 142
CW 142.4
I do consider this still a mini win because I didn't gain very much back from last weigh ins stomach bug loss
Basically a maintain for you two. This time of year, and after a stomach bug, is not a bad outcome at all!!0 -
ImjustBev2019 wrote: »Username: ImjustBev2019
Weigh in week: Dec Week 2
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous Weight: 347
Current Weight: 349
I have been sick all week and could only exercise one day
So sorry that you weren't feeling well!! Hopefully this week is better for you and you can get back into the pool!!0 -
kc9agz
December week 2
Saturday
Last week 130.8
This week 130.8.
No changes. Not been a good week and my hip has really been bothering me. No exercise and not been great with food.
Be glad for Christmas break.Saturday weight still 159.
Sunday tracked and under, morning Zumba
A maintain is not a gain!! Sorry about your hip, @kc9agz! You'll just have to try to be extra vigilant when it comes to food if you aren't able to exercise. I know, very difficult this time of year!0 -
For whatever reason, I can't find my weigh in. I'm going to repost it, just in case I didn't hit "post reply" the first time.
WEIGH IN
Last week: 177.6
Dec 14: 176.4cossmoss15 wrote: »My weigh in day is Thursday - sorry I'm behind and struggling
Thursday - Dec 6: 131.8
Thursday - Dec 13: 131.0
Nice losses, both of you!! And a loss, even a small one, is a huge victory when struggling mentally!!0 -
Khadl07
Last week: 293.4
This week 292.8
Not a big loss this week. I've been under the weather and the emotional eating is real. How do you all overcome these cravings or wants?
No, it's not a big loss, but it IS a loss!! And you had a big loss last week, so this is to be expected, emotional eating or not!! Well done!!0 -
Khadl07
Last week: 293.4
This week 292.8
Not a big loss this week. I've been under the weather and the emotional eating is real. How do you all overcome these cravings or wants?
First, you lost while being under the weather and dealing with emotional eating. Congrats on that @khadl07
I struggle with emotional eating and lots of cravings and have found the following to help:
1) exercise. Any day I get a good sweat I seem to do much better
2) planning ahead. I will often put my planned dinner in my food diary at breakfast or lunch. This gives me a view of any leftover calories I’ll have that day. Then I eat food that’s not on my plan, but make it fit calories. Something about the major meals being logged already helps me keep under calories
3) time. My emotional cravings use to be much worse 60,50,40,30 pounds ago. They’ve started getting less intense and easier to deal with. I think the habit of eating healthy and making good choices kicks in. Also, the progress from making the right choices helps tame the wild emotions and really puts in perspective what I’m doing.
4) cravings. Eating the food I’m craving in moderation from time to time helps. I had a cookie today because I was dying for something sweet that wasn’t fruit. I like to pretend I’m French and take super small bites so the experience lasts longer. It’s randomly effective for me. For some reason, in my head, French people sit at cafes and eat small sweet treats slowly and are super skinny. No idea if this is true, but works for me
Sometimes losing so little on a weekly basis makes it seem like the goal and body changing will never happen. After a certain amount of time and weight is gone, the little weight loss per week becomes more accepted. At least by me.
Stay the course and just imagine where you’ll be in 6 months with 1-2 pounds lost per week.
Thank you, Mike, for taking the time to reply to Kari and posting so many wonderful insights and suggestions that we can all benefit from!!2 -
Mini-challenge
12/16
tracked: yes
calories: no
exercise: no
Not the start I was hoping for this week. Lack of sleep had me to drained to do much today. And although I didn’t eat very terrible the lack of excercise didn’t give me room for the extra calories.
Ready for a better day tomorrow
Sun: noabowersgirl wrote: »12/16
Tracked yes
Calories no
Exercise yes
I'm with @erikNJ not off to the start I would have wanted. This weekend has been tough
The sole reason Mondays were invented....for that fresh start!!!3 -
lozenger1984 wrote: »Weigh in day. 187
Struggling with all the temptation around at this time of year.
Got in a few really good workouts this week.
You lost a pound and a half in spite of all the temptations around this time of year!! You are doing really well....don't sell yourself short!!!2 -
Khadl07
Last week: 293.4
This week 292.8
Not a big loss this week. I've been under the weather and the emotional eating is real. How do you all overcome these cravings or wants?
I forgot to add 3 additional things that are working for me to help curb the cravings and get through emotional moments.
1) chug a glass of water when I feel a craving or want to eat. If I’m for real hungry, the “hunger sensation” will come back fast. If it was just a moment of weakness then I can usually soldier on. Downside is having to pee all the time
2). Not sure why this one works for me. I think it’s because I know my hunger cues are broken due to years of emotional eating and poor decisions. When I feel hungry, especially mid afternoon, I look at my calories. If I’ve had too few then I eat, if I have enough for that portion of the day I don’t eat. Knowing my goal and seeing the numbers really helps since I don’t feel I can trust my decision making process yet.
3). I usually eat the same things over and over and over and over and over! I’ll switch it up occasionally, but eating the same thing helps me know what my calories for the big meals of the day will be. It also helps me avoid emotional decision making. If I’m feeling down for any reason that can usually lead to comfort food. But if I’ve already got my plan in place, I just have my chicken and vegetables and pout throughout. After I finish I usually feel better than I would have it I went for the endorphin rush of high calorie high sugar foods.
So insightful....thank you, Mike!!2 -
Okay, I think I am all caught up. My head is not in the game at all, so I am letting my duties on here slide, not to mention just being generally busy with Christmas only a week away!! My apologies!! I am hosting two family dinners this year; my husband's side on the 23rd for 14 people, and my side on the 25th for 10 people. And my son comes home on the 20th for four weeks!! We pick him up from the airport late Thursday night! He has been in Germany since January 4th, completing his undergrad degree (one semester to go after this one!). We made a trip to Europe to visit him in August (my first time abroad), but to see him at home, in his own bed, will be priceless!! The bittersweet part of this, is that even though he will be finished school by the end of May, he will most likely stay on in Frankfurt doing another summer internship which he hopes will lead to a job offer. Hey, you are supposed to give your kids roots and wings...we may have just overdone it on the wings part!!5
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December 16
Tracking: yes
Calories: yes
Exercise: yes
60 min yoga & meditation
Rest day
Steps:4363
Water: 88oz
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Okay, I think I am all caught up. My head is not in the game at all, so I am letting my duties on here slide, not to mention just being generally busy with Christmas only a week away!! My apologies!! I am hosting two family dinners this year; my husband's side on the 23rd for 14 people, and my side on the 25th for 10 people. And my son comes home on the 20th for four weeks!! We pick him up from the airport late Thursday night! He has been in Germany since January 4th, completing his undergrad degree (one semester to go after this one!). We made a trip to Europe to visit him in August (my first time abroad), but to see him at home, in his own bed, will be priceless!! The bittersweet part of this, is that even though he will be finished school by the end of May, he will most likely stay on in Frankfurt doing another summer internship which he hopes will lead to a job offer. Hey, you are supposed to give your kids roots and wings...we may have just overdone it on the wings part!!
No apologies needed. You always do great. We knew this would be a crazy month.
I can’t believe Christmas is next week... We also host at our house except we combine both sides of the family on Christmas eve. Also I have not shopped for the party or gifts at all. Ready for a hectic week. The gym will be hard to get to. Gonna do everything I can manage calories.3 -
Results for December Week #2
Team The Big Butt Theory had a very good week, losing 33 pounds, which was the most of any team! It put us in a tie for 2nd place, with a loss of 0.53%, which was only 0.02% behind the leader! Way to go team!!!
Individually, coming in third overall, was our very own @eatingfoodles with a loss of 2.15%!! Congratulations on a very good week!! Consider this your gold star sticker for a job well done!! (re: your intro!!)
Losing over 2% of their body weight, and having an outstanding week:
@eatingfoodles - 2.15%
@T34S3l - 2.04%
Losing over 1% of their body weight and having a very good week:
@ashleighgetsfit14 - 1.97%
@murdog3t - 1.53%
@mikea2g - 1.39%
@aminor55 - 1.05%
@xr8_kiwi - 1.00%
Losing over 0.5% of their body weight and having a good week:
@swauters - 0.86%
@AlainaS0721 - 0.81%
@lozenger1984 - 0.79%
@nomorewombat - 0.76%
@2shihtzues - 0.72%
@Rawrbyn - 0.68%
@cossmoss15 - 0.61%
@Nicoletime4me - 0.55%
@shannp - 0.53%
@heaz10 - 0.52%
Congratulations to everyone who lost weight this week, and congratulations to everyone who did not lose weight this week, for not giving up!!!!!!
I was about to jack it in for the month having not been tracking for 2 days and not wanting to let the side down when you put this up @HASWLRS now I won't quit, I will try even harder! I want this every week and I know how to get it, thank you!
It's Christmas time and it's certainly no mean feat catering for all of those people! I've done one side and just have the other side now to do next week. Thank you for sticking with us, despite the pressures of the season @HASWLRS we couldn't do it without you!4 -
MINI CHALLENGE
DATE: Monday, December 17, 2018
Logged food: Yes
Under calories: Yes
Exercised: Yes - not really any persistent time of exercise but I’m sore and got sweaty so I’m counting it!. 50 pushups / 20 squats / 1.5 hour of moving stuff around the garage and building a small rope line between trees for my kids to act like wild animals from . Need to make it more sturdy so I can hang from it too; but it’s perfect for my little ones! 3 -
Mini-challenge
12/16
tracked: yes
calories: yes
exercise: yes, housework and reorganized furniture in the house
Sun: no
Mon: yes3 -
December 17
Tracking- yes
Calories- no
Exercise- yes
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12/17:
Tracked: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes 30 minutes treadmill3 -
Week 3 weigh in:
Username: heaz10
LW: 231.8
CW: 231.2
Sort of feel like it should be lower, but at least it is not up. I really need to drink more water.1
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