TEAM: Gutbusters (February)
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BonnieHosk85 wrote: »BonnieHosk85
Weigh in day: Friday
Starting Weight: 249.6
@ReadytoSucceed2019, For starting Weight: your weight on your chosen weigh in day between Sun, Jan 27 - Sat, Feb 2
So the next weigh in starts Sunday?2 -
Hello everyone, today I hit the 135 pound mark (61 kg). Haven't been that weight since over 2 years ago! Our family has switched permanently to brown rice now. We are also going to give lean mince a go too this month, found a cheap butcher in town that does this in bulk.
A bit about me. I'm a mum to two toddlers, working part time. I'm a Christian so do a lot of social things with church. I exercise by walking, aerobics and dancing (all free). I still am breastfeeding so I do need higher calories.5 -
@ReadytoSucceed2019, since your weigh day is Monday, did you weigh last Monday? If so, put that as your starting weight and then weigh in on Monday morning for week 1. I've only started co-captaining with @LesIckaBod in January so I'll ask her if this is correct?!
@12Sarah2015, congrats on hitting that mark!! That's awesome!
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Recumbent Bike: 20 min, 5.75 miles, travel day to SC but got the bike in before I left.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes2 -
User Name: AnnaZimm70
February Week 1
PW: 188
CW: 187
I’m a day early, but traveling for a conference so won’t be able to weigh in tomorrow. Can I switch my regular weigh-in day to Friday? I’d prefer that if I can.
Wish me luck. Will have pretty much unlimited free food and drinks presented to me for the next 4 days - they feed us very well and the alcohol flows freely at a variety of different receptions. Planning on making as many good choices as I reasonably can, but I know this won’t be close to 100%. I’m going to have time open in the afternoons so hoping to get lots of walking in to counter some of the effects.4 -
BonnieHosk85 wrote: »@ReadytoSucceed2019, since your weigh day is Monday, did you weigh last Monday? If so, put that as your starting weight and then weigh in on Monday morning for week 1. I've only started co-captaining with @LesIckaBod in January so I'll ask her if this is correct?!
@12Sarah2015, congrats on hitting that mark!! That's awesome!
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Recumbent Bike: 20 min, 5.75 miles, travel day to SC but got the bike in before I left.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
@BonnieHosk85 Yes, this Sunday will be the first weigh-in day for February Week 1. It's like a first birthday for your weight loss, if that makes sense to you.0 -
@BonnieHosk85 Hi, are the charts posted yet to log in weight???
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February 2
Exercised? Yes
Calories? A bit over
Tracked? Yes1 -
@matthewsfive, not that I've seen yet. If you're ready to log you can post on this thread. I'll go back to be sure I've got everyone.
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@BonnieHosk85 Thanks will post todayBonnieHosk85 wrote: »@matthewsfive, not that I've seen yet. If you're ready to log you can post on this thread. I'll go back to be sure I've got everyone.
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Happy Saturday, Gutbusters! The first Week 1 weigh-in day for February will be tomorrow, Sunday. For those of you who are new to the group, here are some weigh-in FAQs:
- When do I post my weigh-in?
Post on your "scheduled weigh-in day". So, if you posted a weight in the New Member Registration thread on a Tuesday, then your scheduled weigh-in day will be each Tuesday of the month. You can also check the spreadsheet to see what your scheduled weigh-in day is. - Why is Week 1 beginning on Sunday? Haven't we been already posted our starting weights?
Think of it like a first birthday. You're born, then you have to live a whole year before you can celebrate being 1. In this challenge, you post a starting weight, then you have a whole week to work on weight loss before you post your Week 1 weigh-in. - How do I post my weigh-in?
Your posts should look like this:
Username:
Week: February Week 1
PW: Previous Weight in lbs
CW: Current Weight in lbs - What's my previous weight?
If you're new, your Week 1 previous weight is whatever weight you posted in the New Member Registration thread, or check out the current spreadsheet to see what your posted info says. If you're returning, your Week 1 previous weight is whatever your weight was in the last week of the previous month. - I'm still confused. Who can help me?
Just ask a question here and tag me or @BonnieHosk85, or PM me and we'll do our best to get back as soon as possible.
1 - When do I post my weigh-in?
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Starting weight: 269.4
Current weight: 259.2 (as of Sunday Jan 27th)
Goal weight for February: 254
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Feb 28:
Reposting this because for some reason I can't find the original post I posted a few days ago.
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Hike: 20 min with son on Conestee Park Trail, Greenville SC
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
Challenging day as we ate out for lunch and dinner, but managed to stay under calories. Drank extra water too, since restaurant food can be high in sodium. I miss my bike!!
Here with the youngest son until Tuesday morning. Going to the Biltmore in Ashville on Monday. Cannot wait! The last time I was there I was pregnant with him. 
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Exercised-yes, just a 40 min stroll, but plan to do dancing as well tonight
Calories-yes
Tracked-yes
Someone said I was pregnant today, didn't even ask, and I'm not. Oh well more motivation to lose. I'm high average weight, bmi 24, but carrying too much around my stomach (my sister carried round her waist only too at one point so may be genetic). I find black shirts with skirts or shorts hide it well, but not dresses.1 -
February 3
Exercised? No
Calories? No. A bit over again
Tracked? Yes
Took my mother to church and out for lunch.1 -
matthewsfive wrote: »Ashley@AB0215, Has this challenge been going on for a few years?
@matthewsfive. This challenge has been going for at least 3 years now.
It has gone through a few changes in leadership, the the focus remains. It's all about healthy friendly competition to help motivate people to make and maintain their weight and health goals.
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Kimmie_H81 wrote: »Is this a silly question... How do we prove the weight loss? Do you just trust us to give you the right figures? I weighed yesterday but today i got my new scales so they now sync with MFP and i can see what i weigh here. But i've lost 2lb in 1 day! So now i'm 197 not 199. But how do i prove i started at 199?
@Kimmie_H81. This is based on an honor system. It's the same prize for first and last.
We try to keep it as fair as possible. If you know that the scales are a long way out, then we can adjust the figures in the score sheet.
For a 2 lbs change when staring the month and a new set of scales, I would not be overly concerned. As long as you keep the same scales for the rest of the month, you should be fine.
People can legitimately change 2lbs in a day due to water weight. In fact you should lose 1-2 lbs of water weight each night (weight difference before bed and after waking - exhalation & urination). Even day to day, and I am in full maintenance and have been for over a year, I can change 2 lbs in a day even though ate and exercised similar to previous days. (I weigh every day - still).
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I'll start posting my daily statuses here. I'll do a full introduction tomorrow.
February 2
Exercised?: Yes. (3km in 25 mins hills)
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Busy weekend day. Jobs round the house, then flying and then late walk after dinner.
Daughters last performance of this production with the amateur theatre company. She will audition for some parts in the next production which is "One flew over the cuckoos" nest.
Finally got to bed after midnight. Trying to prioritise sleep.
February 3
Exercised?: Yes. (3km in 24 mins hills)
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Slept in a little (which was good after busy day and late night), permissible on a Sunday.
Very warm day (39C). Took a friend drone flying. He did well for one of his first times flying. My flying seems to still be improving (slowly).
Also my back seems a little stiff at the moment. Has been for the past week. I am trying to take care of it and keep moving.
Real struggle to keep weight on at the moment. About 3 lbs below where I should be. Must be the hot weather.
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I am starting my weight 2081
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I am down 2lbs , weight 194.62
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User Name: Reine2019
February Week 1
PW: 236.0
CW: 235.82 -
Good morning! Today is February’s first weigh in. Today we’re looking for a weigh-in from:
@lisadianehays55 - got it. Thanks!
@Reine2019 - got it. Thanks!
@WishfulThinning18
Please post using this template:
Username
February Week 1
PW:
CW:
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BonnieHosk85 wrote: »Good morning! Today is February’s first weigh in. Today we’re looking for a weigh-in from:
@lisadianehays55 - got it. Thanks!
@Reine2019 - got it. Thanks!
@WishfulThinning18
Please post using this template:
Username
February Week 1
PW:
CW:
Hi @BonnieHosk85, What does PW stand for? CW current week/weight?
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PW = Previous Weight (last week's weight)
CW = Current Weight (today's weight - on your weigh-in day)1 -
BonnieHosk85 wrote: »Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Hike: 20 min with son on Conestee Park Trail, Greenville SC
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
Challenging day as we ate out for lunch and dinner, but managed to stay under calories. Drank extra water too, since restaurant food can be high in sodium. I miss my bike!! Here with the youngest son until Tuesday morning. Going to the Biltmore in Ashville on Monday. Cannot wait! The last time I was there I was pregnant with him.
@Bonniehosk85 Great job staying under calories while eating out! That's been one of my most difficult challenges for some reason -- I'm getting better, but I admire those of you who seem to have the knack for it!
Enjoy being with your youngest son. I hope you have great weather for your visit!0 -
12Sarah2015 wrote: »Exercised-yes, just a 40 min stroll, but plan to do dancing as well tonight
Calories-yes
Tracked-yes
Someone said I was pregnant today, didn't even ask, and I'm not. Oh well more motivation to lose. I'm high average weight, bmi 24, but carrying too much around my stomach (my sister carried round her waist only too at one point so may be genetic). I find black shirts with skirts or shorts hide it well, but not dresses.
@12sarah2015 Some people are not helpful, huh? And assuming pregnancy is rough -- the woman might not be pregnant and doesn't want to be; she might be not pregnant, but wishes she were; or she might be pregnant, and doesn't want to talk about it.
I'm not the kind of person to have a snappy comeback in those situations but sometimes, I wish I did.
Anyway, you're obviously doing a great job. Stay focused on you. <hugs>0 -
Sweet NSV (non-scale victory) yesterday:
I've been trying to clean out my closet of clothes that don't fit or "spark joy" (though I honestly feel like I"m asking too much of some of my clothes to spark joy. I mean, really).
In any case, Mr. 4 was hanging out on the bed looking at books, and I came out of the closet with a shirt on that I bought in the fall. I walked over to the mirror to look at myself, and he popped off the bed, stood beside me looking into the mirror, and said, "Yes, you look nice."
This is my little clotheshorse talking, too. He's always dressed himself, but he's got some style. Since he was 3 he'd coordinate his own plaid button-down shirts with some artfully exposed t-shirts with pictures underneath -- day after day after day. He'd always try to give me compliments, and literally look at me in my jeans and black fleece and struggle to find something kind to say: "I like your..... your black" (and kind of point vaguely at the fleece). He was just literally looking for something nice to say.
And he said I looked nice.
That said, I think the shirt might be a little balloony on me these days. It's a drapey cut, and I think a small might suit me better now. How times have changed!2 -
@12Sarah2015, sorry for that rude comment. Ugh!
@LesIckaBod, it's been rainy today but the sun came out as I read your post about the weather! Thanks for that!! Mr. 4 sounds like a sweetheart! And congrats on the smaller size you need. Treat yoself!!1 -
BonnieHosk85 wrote: »PW = Previous Weight (last week's weight)
CW = Current Weight (today's weight - on your weigh-in day)
@BonnieHosk85 thanks0 -
User Name:Matthewsfive
February Week 1
PW: 259.2
CW: 254.6
Above it the correct info. I usually don't take this much time to caught on.2
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