TEAM: The Slimsons (December)
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Pw 172.2
Cw 170
Track yes
Calories just under
Exercise no
Not happy I lost more weight but gained it all back on my days off. I always do. I need to find something to do cause every time I go out I spend money I don’t have.2 -
@AB0215 You have done awesome and sometimes you just have to accept that and not feel guilty of your motivation even if it was to prove someone wrong! Motivation is motivation in whatever shape or form it takes. Be thankful your mom’s words (as unkind as they were) spurred you on to get you where you are now. You are so strong and that is a terrific motivator if you ask me! I don’t know your age exactly, but I am almost 67 next month and wish I had done strength training and taking control of my eating and health at a much earlier age. Now I Am playing catch-up and already have health issues such as rheumatoid arthritis, balance issues and osteopenia and it’s so very important to exercise, eat right and do strength training just to be able to walk and move and live a normal life! So however you do it I hope you find your mojo and continue with this new healthy life style you have now. You are strong, beautiful and healthy! The why can simply be to stay being you! You are more than enough and you are worth it! Thanks for all your motivation, insights and inspiration! Keep it up! Hugs 🤗 !4
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Daily Post (Saturday)
Track: Yes
Calories: No
Exercise: Yes
Did core and light cardio. I don't regret going over since it wasn't by a ton, and I enjoyed a date night with hubby! Will do better tomorrow 😊1 -
Daily Post (Saturday)
Track: Yes
Calories: Sort of, went over what I wanted to, but not technically over my "goal"
Exercise:1 hour walk, 30 mins weight training.
Comments: Setting myself up for success, made my holiday treats today, since I'm fasting until I go to my parents house at, so I'm fasting from 8 pm today until 6-7 pm on Monday. Might ask my mom if she wants me to make rolls for dinner Monday, that will suck if I have to because that dough is sticky and I won't be able to eat it
I am actually proud of myself, I did eat some while I was cooking, but I made it stay within my goal. And with fasting, should help keep my calories down on Christmas, which is Monday evening for us. And I worked out and then went for a walk so that will help with the extra calories I did eat, mainly that cupcake. I'm really trying to get myself back into it. I am mostly there, just every once in a while I have that moment where I wonder why I'm trying so hard....but I do want to see what it looks like when I don't quit....and after a year and a half of investment into this, I'd really like to finish it.
Side note: These are keto friendly cupcakes and deviled eggs with bacon
I made some cookies too. All keto friendly.
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Daily Post December 22nd
Track: Yes
Calories under goal: Yes
Exercise: Yes, took a long walk this morning (little over 2 miles). Also did some work around the house....my fitbit shows over 8200 steps for the day.
My new stationary bike came in and I love it. The seat is sooooo much more comfortable than the old one. It also has a lot of training programs as well as an app that connects to MFP. I need to start doing more work with the resistance bands too.2 -
Daily post Dec 22
Track ,yes
Under ,no
Exercise,Yes, 30 minutes cardio, including 12k steps
Today was very difficult. I felt huge cravings to munch. Last night I found out that a close family friend was killed in a car accident with a semi. They died on impact. I didn't sleep well at all. I did go over my calories by eating but it was only by 300 and it was a healthy snack. I did some exercises ASAP to help combat it. I'm not usually an emotional eater but it is only when I experience immense grief that it comes. I am trying to distract myself.4 -
kazunomiya wrote: »Daily post Dec 22
Track ,yes
Under ,no
Exercise,Yes, 30 minutes cardio, including 12k steps
Today was very difficult. I felt huge cravings to munch. Last night I found out that a close family friend was killed in a car accident with a semi. They died on impact. I didn't sleep well at all. I did go over my calories by eating but it was only by 300 and it was a healthy snack. I did some exercises ASAP to help combat it. I'm not usually an emotional eater but it is only when I experience immense grief that it comes. I am trying to distract myself.
@kazunomiya I'm sorry to hear about your friend, that's never easy. Take care of yourself.2 -
Daily Post: Saturday
Track: yes
Calories: under
Exercise: yes - walked 2 miles3 -
Username: beckymomof3girls
Weigh in week: 4
Weigh in day: Sunday
Pw: 249.6
Cw: 252.2
Comments: combination of new scale and early celebrations and I erased almost all progress I made this month.
Next week do I post on this thread for week 5 or will there be a January one started?3 -
kazunomiya wrote: »Daily post Dec 22
Track ,yes
Under ,no
Exercise,Yes, 30 minutes cardio, including 12k steps
Today was very difficult. I felt huge cravings to munch. Last night I found out that a close family friend was killed in a car accident with a semi. They died on impact. I didn't sleep well at all. I did go over my calories by eating but it was only by 300 and it was a healthy snack. I did some exercises ASAP to help combat it. I'm not usually an emotional eater but it is only when I experience immense grief that it comes. I am trying to distract myself.
@kazunomiya So very sorry for your loss of a dear friend. It’s doubly bad since it was totally unexpected and at this time of year. You and your family are in my prayers and thought. Please take care.
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kazunomiya wrote: »Daily post Dec 22
Track ,yes
Under ,no
Exercise,Yes, 30 minutes cardio, including 12k steps
Today was very difficult. I felt huge cravings to munch. Last night I found out that a close family friend was killed in a car accident with a semi. They died on impact. I didn't sleep well at all. I did go over my calories by eating but it was only by 300 and it was a healthy snack. I did some exercises ASAP to help combat it. I'm not usually an emotional eater but it is only when I experience immense grief that it comes. I am trying to distract myself.
I am so very sorry for your loss.0 -
@Beckymomof3girls One way to look at it is, think about how much farther away from your goal you would have been if you hadn't lost weight before the holidays....you would have been 3 lbs farther away than you are now....Beckymomof3girls wrote: »Username: beckymomof3girls
Weigh in week: 4
Weigh in day: Sunday
Pw: 249.6
Cw: 252.2
Comments: combination of new scale and early celebrations and I erased almost all progress I made this month.
Next week do I post on this thread for week 5 or will there be a January one started?
January will start next Sunday. That's where you will post your weight next week, the link to that thread will be posted later. I have to set up the month and I'll be doing that shortly. It takes a while to get it all set up.1 -
kazunomiya wrote: »Daily post Dec 22
Track ,yes
Under ,no
Exercise,Yes, 30 minutes cardio, including 12k steps
Today was very difficult. I felt huge cravings to munch. Last night I found out that a close family friend was killed in a car accident with a semi. They died on impact. I didn't sleep well at all. I did go over my calories by eating but it was only by 300 and it was a healthy snack. I did some exercises ASAP to help combat it. I'm not usually an emotional eater but it is only when I experience immense grief that it comes. I am trying to distract myself.
I'm very sorry for your loss
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@Beckymomof3girls One way to look at it is, think about how much farther away from your goal you would have been if you hadn't lost weight before the holidays....you would have been 3 lbs farther away than you are now....Beckymomof3girls wrote: »Username: beckymomof3girls
Weigh in week: 4
Weigh in day: Sunday
Pw: 249.6
Cw: 252.2
Comments: combination of new scale and early celebrations and I erased almost all progress I made this month.
Next week do I post on this thread for week 5 or will there be a January one started?
January will start next Sunday. That's where you will post your weight next week, the link to that thread will be posted later. I have to set up the month and I'll be doing that shortly. It takes a while to get it all set up.
Thanks! I just wanted to be sure I posted appropriately. And thanks for the pep talk! It's so hard not to give up sometimes.
My goal is to maintain this coming week. Between Christmas, a family trip to a Great Wolf Lodge, and my birthday on New Years Eve there's going to be lots of big meals and eating out.
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@jaydoh120.
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@kearyandjessy.
@kazunomiya.
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@schewe1.
@SLIMn2016.
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@Digger61.
@gemwolf110.
@Ianmoone30.
@mg07030.
This is the last week of the December Challenge. After this week, all members will be rolled over automatically into the January Challenge.
The January challenge thread is:
TEAM: The Slimsons (January) https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10713495/team-the-slimsons-january#latest
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Daily Post (Saturday)
Track: yes
Calories: over
Exercise: 4.5 mile jog1 -
Daily post: Sunday, December 23
Tracking: Yes
Calories: Yes, under
Exercise: Yes; Body Pump, Zumba, Stair Climber & inclined Treadmill walk1 -
kazunomiya wrote: »Daily post Dec 22
Track ,yes
Under ,no
Exercise,Yes, 30 minutes cardio, including 12k steps
Today was very difficult. I felt huge cravings to munch. Last night I found out that a close family friend was killed in a car accident with a semi. They died on impact. I didn't sleep well at all. I did go over my calories by eating but it was only by 300 and it was a healthy snack. I did some exercises ASAP to help combat it. I'm not usually an emotional eater but it is only when I experience immense grief that it comes. I am trying to distract myself.
Such sadness to hear of the tragic loss of your friend
. I can understand the emotional eating at a time like that most certainly--- I am an emotional eater. Grief hits so hard when you've lost a loved one-- you are in my thoughts and prayers. 
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I have a confession to make and one I think I just needed to say out loud to myself, and therefore I'm sharing it with you guys.
I think I've been struggling with my weight loss in the last few weeks because I don't have a "why". I always say that to effectively muster up the strength to carry on when it gets hard is to look back and think about why you started. A little background on myself...
Thanks for sharing this post Ashley @AB0215 --- your competitive spirit is exactly why you've achieved so much already! Completely inspiring us all! You'll get your new goals in 2019 no doubt. MERRY CHRISTMAS!2 -
Daily Post December 23rd
Track: Yes
Calories under goal: Yes
Exercise: Yes, 36 minutes on the exercise bike. Also did a couple of exercises with the resistance bands.
My weight this morning was 238......it has been a long time since I have been this low. I am so much more mobile now.....but still a ways to go.3
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