TEAM: The Slimsons (January)
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Daily Post (Thursday)
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes
Exercise: Yes, weight training day1 -
Daily Post Thurs
Track- yes
Calories- a little over
Exercise-30 min walk1 -
Tigermom19 wrote: »Today is my weigh in day, so let me introduce myself. I am 47, a wife, mom of 3 teens, and work full time. I never permanently lost the baby weight from my kids when I was in my early 30s and in the past two years it has crept up even higher since hitting menopause. I was always a healthy weight as a child, teen, and into adulthood, never dieted, always ate whatever I wanted. Metabolism changed and now my lifetime of poor eating habits is a real problem. I am a soft drink addict which is a gateway "drug" to other unhealthy foods. I'm tired of being fat, feeling fat, and not looking good in my clothes. I'm also finally afraid for my health. I've been fortunate so far, and am not on any medication for anything, but the thought of causing myself to need it scares me. I've lost weight (25 pounds) 7 years ago on WW, but gained it back plus more. After spending $$$ on books, gym memberships, and dvd's, I can't justify spending anymore money on another "program". I know what I need to do. I am lacking the will to start, as there is always tomorrow. So here I am. My long term goal is to lose 60ish pounds, putting me at a healthy 150. My goal for January is to drink more water and get under 200. I'd say eliminate soft drinks, but I think focusing on the replacement might put me in a better mindset.
SW 214
Goal weight 150
Goal for January-drink 80oz water per day
PW 214
CW 209.4 (January 3)
@Tigermom19 Have you tried Zevia sodas? They are sugar free...made with stevia---and taste really good! I drink them on occasion---highly recommend as a healthy soda replacement. You can order them on Amazon.com if your local grocer doesn't carry them.
no, I haven't. I tried LaCroix, and it tastes like electricity! I need a sweet substitute, so I
will look for those. Thanks for the suggestion! Seriously, it's a psychological addiction, and physical. I think if I make a switch to something that I like, but just a little less, like sweet tea, then I can break myself of the soda habit.
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Daily Post Thursday 3rd
Track- yes
Calories- under
Exercise-14,000 steps
Managed to stay under my calories, to help undo some of the damage of Wednesday! More of the same today I hope.2 -
Username: Ver9nika
Week: January Week 1
PW = 250.9
CW= 250.9
Daily post: 03.01
Track: Yes
Calories: no, over by 336 kcal
Exercise: Yes, ca 4.6 km walking3 -
Username: SLIMn2016
Week: January Week 1
Weigh in day: Friday
PW = 158.5
CW = 158.5
I'm glad I maintained between the increase in my weights this week (hopefully some muscle being made here) and the chocolate and New Year's Eve food---not a bad result, but I did exercise heavily everyday and drink tons of water and tea. I'd like to focus more on eating cleaner this coming week and see if I can also get back to my 5/2 IF plan as well.
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Username: SLIMn2016
Daily post: Friday, January 4th
Tracking: Yes
Calories: Yes, under
Exercise: No, rest day
Comments: Hubby and I are sick
Hoping we are better tomorrow...taking today as a rest/sick day.
TGIF ALL-- ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND AND KEEP GOING!!!
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Tigermom19 wrote: »
no, I haven't. I tried LaCroix, and it tastes like electricity! I need a sweet substitute, so I
will look for those. Thanks for the suggestion! Seriously, it's a psychological addiction, and physical. I think if I make a switch to something that I like, but just a little less, like sweet tea, then I can break myself of the soda habit.
@Tigermom19 I don't like LaCroix either, they don't taste great to me (unless I add vodka to it) I like the Clear American brand from Walmart, those ones are sweeter tasting and pretty cheap.1 -
Happy Friday!
Today's Weigh ins:
@anneboleynsrevenge
@Batgirl140
@CourtneyLomonaco
@kathleenford04
@Lucianaflo16
@SLIMn2016 (got yours)
@ssssanaaaa
@Ver9nika (got yours)2 -
Username: anneboleynsrevenge
Week: January Week 1
Weigh-in Day: Friday
PW: 157 (january 1)
CW: 152.2
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Daily Post (Thursday)
Track: no
Calories: within
Exercise: 30 minutes elliptical0 -
Weekly Weigh in:
Username: CourtneyLomonaco
PW: 148
CW: 151
Going to blame TOM for this one. Food hasn't been the greatest, but I have been kicking butt with my exercise.2 -
Kathleenford04
PW:168
CW: 168
I’m okay with this. I think I’ll see a loss soon!3 -
gemwolf110 wrote: »
I’ve had LaCroix, don’t mind the taste but definitely like the Clear American better. I also just got a soda stream to make my own carbonated water. Will let you know how I like it once I make some.
I've got a soda stream and I use it to make carbonated water, and I'll admit, I really only use it for vodka sodas lol.2 -
Weekly weigh in
Username: Batgirl140
Weigh in week: Jan Week 1
PW: 240.6
CW: 241.2
Honestly a little gain from over the holidays is ok with me. Considering I hadn’t started putting a concerted effort in until yesterday, I didn’t do too bad!2 -
Thursday, January 3rd
Tracked: Yes
Under Calories
Exercise: Yes, leg day for an hour.3 -
Weekly weigh in 1st week
Username: Lucianaflo16
PW: 189.5
CW: 186.75 -
Thursday check in
Calories-under
Water-over
Exercise-walking over 11000 steps
snowing again today. More walking today and later today snow shoveling.3 -
Username: ssssanaaaa
Week: January Week 1
Weigh-in Day: Friday
PW: 183.0
CW: 181.75 -
ssssanaaaa wrote: »Username: ssssanaaaa
Week: January Week 1
Weigh-in Day: Friday
PW: 183.0
CW: 181.7
@ssssanaaaa Nice!0 -
Lucianaflo16 wrote: »Weekly weigh in 1st week
Username: Lucianaflo16
PW: 189.5
CW: 186.7
@Lucianaflo16 Awesome!0 -
batgirl140 wrote: »Weekly weigh in
Username: Batgirl140
Weigh in week: Jan Week 1
PW: 240.6
CW: 241.2
Honestly a little gain from over the holidays is ok with me. Considering I hadn’t started putting a concerted effort in until yesterday, I didn’t do too bad!
@batgirl140 Hang in there
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Tigermom19 wrote: »
@Tigermom19 Have you tried Zevia sodas?
no, I haven't. I tried LaCroix, and it tastes like electricity! I need a sweet substitute, so I
will look for those. Thanks for the suggestion! Seriously, it's a psychological addiction, and physical. I think if I make a switch to something that I like, but just a little less, like sweet tea, then I can break myself of the soda habit.
It's all a mental game--- retraining our minds' relationship with eating food, how eat, what we eat, when we eat and how much we eat. I've been at this for over 3 years now--- 80lbs down and still training myself with new habits. For me it's sweets--- sugar! Finding alternatives is your best bet and I think you're right---you need to still allow yourself to eat a bit of what you love, or else all bets are off--- we can't stick to it long term if it feels like a life sentence of misery.
I also am a big fan of stevia drops (though they are expensive)--- but I add them to my morning coffee or plain fat free greek yogurt---just about anything. Swerve is another great zero sugar sweet alternative to try.
Hope you're having a great week---keep at it---we got this!!0 -
Daily Post Friday
Track: yes
Calories: yes, I give myself 200 extra calories on Fridays because I work an active job
Exercise: 4 hours on my feet handling horses and doing barn chores at the hippo therapy center I work at on Fridays.1 -
Daily post Friday 1/4
Track: Yes
Calories: under
Exercise: Yes. Two days in a row! 45 min on the treadmill I did 2 miles. Not very fast but as best my knees would do today. I used to walk a 15 min mile, hopefully get back to that one day!1 -
Tigermom19 wrote: »
no, I haven't. I tried LaCroix, and it tastes like electricity! I need a sweet substitute, so I
will look for those. Thanks for the suggestion! Seriously, it's a psychological addiction, and physical. I think if I make a switch to something that I like, but just a little less, like sweet tea, then I can break myself of the soda habit.
@Tigermom19 I don't like LaCroix either, they don't taste great to me (unless I add vodka to it) I like the Clear American brand from Walmart, those ones are sweeter tasting and pretty cheap.
@ABO215 I'll have to look for those!
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After yesterday check in I put the n everything I eat and even tho I knew it was more than I should have. I didn’t realize that it was more than twice than my set amount. The scale definitely was not liking me this morning. I just undid my whole week in one day
Track yes
Calories over again I hate days off
Exercise no3 -
Tigermom19 wrote: »
@Tigermom19 Have you tried Zevia sodas?
no, I haven't. I tried LaCroix, and it tastes like electricity! I need a sweet substitute, so I
will look for those. Thanks for the suggestion! Seriously, it's a psychological addiction, and physical. I think if I make a switch to something that I like, but just a little less, like sweet tea, then I can break myself of the soda habit.
It's all a mental game--- retraining our minds' relationship with eating food, how eat, what we eat, when we eat and how much we eat. I've been at this for over 3 years now--- 80lbs down and still training myself with new habits. For me it's sweets--- sugar! Finding alternatives is your best bet and I think you're right---you need to still allow yourself to eat a bit of what you love, or else all bets are off--- we can't stick to it long term if it feels like a life sentence of misery.
I also am a big fan of stevia drops (though they are expensive)--- but I add them to my morning coffee or plain fat free greek yogurt---just about anything. Swerve is another great zero sugar sweet alternative to try.
Hope you're having a great week---keep at it---we got this!!
@SLIMn2016 I have learned that it can't be an all or nothing approach for sure. Just starting is what's so hard for me!
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Daily Post: January 4th
Track: Yes
Calories under goal:Yes
Exercise: Yes. 46 minutes on the exercise bike (11 miles) + 5,000 steps walking today
I've really been struggling with being motivated to work out the last few days. I think it's because I was off from work for 10 days and I'm now trying to get back in the swing of things.2 -
CindyJNC1963 wrote: »Daily Post: January 4th
Track: Yes
Calories under goal:Yes
Exercise: Yes. 46 minutes on the exercise bike (11 miles) + 5,000 steps walking today
I've really been struggling with being motivated to work out the last few days. I think it's because I was off from work for 10 days and I'm now trying to get back in the swing of things.
Just out of your routine is all. You’ll get back into the swing soon I’m sure!
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Daily Post (Friday)
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes, fasting.
Exercise:Yes, 60 mins weight training.
Comments: Good day, hoping the scale reflects my hard work this week. I finished my workouts for the week today, despite my soreness, pretty happy with that and it was good.3
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