WEIGHT NO MORE -- February 2019
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Username bbcbw
Week 4
Previous weight 186.8
Current weight 186.82 -
Check in for: Wednesday
Ate to satisfied: ate to plan
Water: 82 oz
Steps or exercise: 15313 steps
oh boy what a day yesterday. it happened again at work. i got sooooo tired in the afternoon. i ate my planned afternoon snack but i wasn't hungry. i started to feel that familiar urge. i started thinking about the candy dish, and i could just have one. and then, something else happened instead. the new cyndie said, i know your exhausted and just want to sleep. it's uncomfortable, i know. refocus you mind cyndie. this is what we planned for. if you are still tired when you get home, you can go straight to bed. there is left overs for dinner for jim. just the thought of letting myself go to bed when i got home made me feel soooo much better. i sat with the feeling. it didn't kill me and i didn't get pregnant! lol. whooaaaa... i am really proud of that moment. today is going to be a great day. i am going to prove to myself that if i plan it, it is what i do. even if i have 3 girl scout cookies. it is going to trigger the binge thought. i am ready for it. bring it on. love my loss too by the way!
@sleepymom5 it feels really good to get most of your steps in in the morning don't it? then you don't have to worry about them at the end of the day when your exhausted. good job finding something that works. another goal met. make exercise easy!! look at the new you go!!
@carlsoda the whole 30 is a very interesting food plan. i hope you enjoy it. please share your thoughts and the details as you go along.
@Mrsbell8well Well you must have needed the extra sleep, sometimes our bodies just quit! lol. when you get up as early as we do, 8 oclock is staying up late. hahahha. its all perspective! and you are a success. you are a bright light. i wish you would have been my leader back when i was at the bank. instead mine was a 23year old know it all that tried to teach me management skills. lol. i am so glad i don't work there no more. and tomorrow i will be sure to give you part 2 of the continuing episode of the thin mint cookies.
@bbcbw maintains are good. we are going to go roaring into March! look out march, were creating new habits and building a healthy life!! you got this.
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I have to go. it is time for me to get my exercise done before work. i just wanted to remind every one. it is time to make your weekend plan. we will do this 24 hours at a time!
What will you do this weekend? One small goal to further you to your goal?
Mine is to eat when i am hungry and stop when i am full.3 -
Check in for: Wednesday
Logged food? Yes and under
Water:
Steps or exercise: 10,155 steps, 45 min walking video and PT
The reason I didn't think I would like this job was how my day went yesterday. I am a nurse and used to running around and being on my feet. Yesterday at sat at a computer at 10 and didn't move until 4. No lunch, no bathroom, not one step. It is weird being at other people's office so I can't really get up and walk. I was also afraid if I took a break I would miss my 4:30 PT appointment. By the way, missing lunch "didn't kill me and I didn't get pregnant" (<- that always makes me laugh when @cyndiesstuff says that!) . Today I have only 1 office to go to and then to my friend's house to organize my folders. Last night I figured out how to get them on my desktop. Today I plan to at least move more! I am on track with everything and plan to keep it going! Planning, getting up early and getting my workout out of the way have made this week so much easier.
@carlsoda . I have heard great things about the whole 30! Good luck!
@Mrsbell8well Yes, you have had a great February. I bet you are fun to work for. You get work done but you make it enjoyable. I can tell. I can't wait to see what March holds for you! Or maybe what you have in store for March is a better way to put it! I have to say you and @ljdanny have inspired me to get up early however I do not get up nearly as early as each of you!
@bbcbw You may have maintained for the week but you have lost for the month. Great job! Hope all is well!
@cyndiesstuff Nice loss! That is a tough time in the afternoon. I love seeing you getting stronger with your positive self talk and building up your resistance. You are an inspiration! Now I need to follow your lead! My goal for this weekend is the same as yours. I am to the part of the book that one of the exercises is leaving some food on your plate. New York will be a great place to practice that. I am also going to try to prep more on Sunday. It just depends what time I get home.2 -
@cyndiesstuff I knocked over a table trying to get my hips swinging doing the Cyndy Loo celebration dance. I think I lost a pound too!!! Congrats!!!0
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User ID: Shirin_K
Week: 4
Weigh-in Day: Thursday
Previous weight: 163.6
Current weight: 162.8
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Log in for: Wednesday
Logged: Yes, under
Water: 32 oz
Exercise: Yoga 10 min, Strength 10 min
I was looking back at the goals I set at the beginning of the month and I’m happy with what I've accomplished. Every day, I logged my food, stayed under my calorie goal, and got over 10,000 steps. I found a good mix of exercise (JessicaSmithTV for Strength, Adriene “Care” Yoga program, and Cardio/Walks) that is enjoyable and fits in my schedule. And I lost 5.2 pounds (goal was 4 pounds)! It has been nice to see the scale reflect the effort I’ve put in throughout the month. The one goal I didn’t make was my water goal - I’ll try again in March! I know there’s also room for improvement in my snack choices.
I’m keeping my March goals similar since this month seemed to work for me. I’m going to be a bit more lenient on the calories for each day and try to make it more of a weekly goal. I started to drive myself a bit crazy by the end of the month – too much pressure to make every day perfect when that’s just not necessary. The other changes for March will be the specific yoga program and my weight goal changed to 159 by the end of March. The 150s?!?! Now that’s motivation!
March Goals:- Log all of my food, every day
- Get 10,000 steps per day
- Exercise – strength, cardio, and yoga
- Strength training: Workout DVDs/Youtube videos (min 2x week)
- Yoga: Adriene’s Yoga – “Reset” March 2019 program (min 3x week)
- Cardio: Walk or cardio workout video (as needed to get steps)
- Drink 64 ounces of water each day
- Weight goal by end of March: 159 pounds
I'm interested in hearing what everyone else's goals are for March, too!
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Good morning everyone. I figured out yesterday that I am not that even when I plan my meals, sometimes things just don't work out, normally when I get home from work I have a an orange or grapefruit and maybe some nuts. Yesterday I decided to eat the orange and make a grilled cheese sandwich, it was delicious but not what I was supposed to eat. I was also planning on making spaghetti for dinner but ended up eating Reese Puffs with my daughter. Today is a new day, let's see how it goes
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@Mrsbell8well That is certainly a successful month!
@cyndiesstuff Another great loss this week. What a fabulous month for you!1 -
What a glorious morning. Too cold for the dog, but I loved my walk. It was a crisp 3 degrees!
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@sleepymom5 ohhh man, sitting for 6 hours straight is not good for you. one thing that caught me with what you said. I can't really get up and walk. YES you can. don't tell yourself you can't because you can. even if it is just for 250 steps an hour, it will keep your blood moving. that only 2.5 minutes. why do you care what other people think? its good for you to move. it is bad for you to sit for 6 hours at a time. if you are going to do this job, you really need to work on that. I work at an office, and even when I am busy all day (only happens like twice a year) every hour I get up and walk at least 250 steps. when I go to the doctor 45 minutes away, I have sat for 45 minutes. when I get to the doctors office, I pace the waiting room. then when they call me back I pace the tiny little exam room.
@Mrsbell8well the cyndie loo dance is amazing but watch out for those tables!!
@Shirin_K you have done amazing in February. you have learned so much about how this all works. I am very proud of you for all the progress you have made. and your goals for march are fantastic. way to preplan. that is self care at it's finest!!
@gottagetthisdown don't let that derail you. start with the next 24 hours. on my 24 hour plan for tomorrow this is what it looks like (I made it this morning):
Tomorrows food plan
apple honey nut cheerios
salad with tuna
chicken tacos
cheese
pumpkin seeds
That's it. it is not difficult. I can eat anything on the list when I am hungry and I need to stop when I am satisified. lots of yummy food to choose from. but that's it. those are my choices. now go make your next 24 hour plan. but before you do, really spend some time and go over, why and how you went off plan. no beating yourself up, just the facts. did you write down your plan? and put it where you could see it? now that you have analyzed why it didn't work and why. what will you do differently today? show up for yourself girl. you got this.
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2/27- 9,5950
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Ljdanny
Week 5
Thursday
Pw 185.2
Cw 185.21 -
Well no loss but no gain. Probably the Cadbury mini eggs, I know I should not have bought them but I really like them. I did try hiding them, you know out of sight out of mind, but didn't work.2
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Steps:
2/26 - 16,687
2/27 - 12,8041 -
nstephenson01
Week 4
Thursday
PW: 174.6
CW: 175.2
2.2 lbs GAIN for the month
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We received record snowfall in the region that has shut down surrounding towns to most everything but emergency services. Hubby has been plowing out our neighbors and our property for days on end. Frankly we all don’t know what we would have done if he had not been home. There are plenty of people in the region that remain stuck in their homes. I’ve shoveled snow around our house and our neighbors every day this week.
I was expecting a loss this week due to all the physical labor. Every muscle in my upper body is on fire so maybe I’m retaining water. As I was shoveling I reflected on how the weight I’ve lost thus far along with my increased strength and stamina allows me to tackle the demands of this snow emergency. There is no way just a few years ago I would have been able to shovel the amount of snow I have shoveled. I’m trying to remain grateful (I think that was my 2019 word) but its a very scary, stressful time around these parts. The barn project is on hold for the moment.
Over the latter part of February I’ve given up control over my health journey and am not meeting my goals and intentions. Oh and menopause decided to set in this month. Didn’t see it coming so I am educating myself on what to expect. My body is experiencing all kinds of crazy symptoms. I’m considering taking a break in March from this weight loss challenge to regroup but I will miss you all so much so I need to give that some thought. There is a little part of me that says “ya know what girl… you’re good just as you are. You’ve lost 45 pounds… give yourself a break”. Overall I didn’t meet my February goals… far from it in fact.
I will try to post a pic or two of the snow. It’s snowing again… I’m off to shovel.
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Ok I’m done hogging the feed. Have a great day all!!4 -
Daily cheick in Wednesday
food on target
water on target
exericsie 30 mins spin 50 mins swim.
@cyndiesstuff - love the cut the bull you wanted the cake! Own it! Ok I am going to do that! Thanks to you and @sleepymom5 I have been listening to phitandphat I love her down to earth approach and I have got the work book. When she said about planning - my thought was planning - I do planning - I have got planning up the wazzoo. Training plan, menu plan, yearly plan, monthly plan, weekly plan... but what I am not great at is the lower level planning. What I am doing on a day to day basis such as: - getting ahead of myself to packing my gym kit, the night before whcih gives me an excuse. So yesterday I logged the food that I was going to eat today. I felt really good about it. Rather than logging it after I have eaten; I was like, I know exactly what I am going to eat and how much and how many calories I have left. I also know that I have a few cals left over I can have some apple pie and stay in weight loss range. I have been looking forward to my food know what I am going to have.3 -
@mrsbell8well I am doing Sheffield Half Marathon on 14th April. It is a notoriously hilly city. I used to live and cycle there so I have got some idea. Where I live is not that hilly so I am struggling looking around for hills to run up and down so that it is not a huge shock to the system.3
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Remember that vegan meatloaf I made? I froze the leftovers. I have had a meatloaf sandwich 3 days in a row. Fabanaise Mayo, arugula and spinach and wickles. Wickles are spicy pickles and I adore them. I suspect they have sugar so I decided NOT to look at the label.1 -
Oh yeah...Ezekiel sprouted bread lightly toasted.0
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@cyndiesstuff @sleepymom5 i wish it was a loss though. But I won't be continuing the challenge because I'm going on 3 weeks vacation. I hope to rejoin later.1
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@bbcbw You can ask to be moved to cheer squad for a month if you are going to be away for March. Then just ask to be moved back to the big kids' table at the beginning of April. I have had to do that several times to accommodate extensive periods of work travel. (I am doing it again in March.)1
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@nstephenson01 We would really miss you if you left the Team!! Hope you consider staying...or at least coming back if you take a break. Great pics - now that's a lot of snow! Stay safe and hope the snow is almost over for the year.
@eyesopennow and @bbcbw Hope to see you both again in April!
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@nstephenson01 Hugs! Sometimes a little break is needed, rethink and see what is the best for you! And gorgeous pictures.
@Mrsbell8well I haven’t been very good with running. Weather is too cold and I don’t enjoy long runs on treadmill. I def want to start again. Hopefully next week.
We are flying to Europe in couple of days, weather is better there than here so I’m expecting to start jogging, running some. However main focus will be to not gain any weight while vacationing for 3 long weeks! Yikes and yay at the same time. I’m excited to see my family after a year
I have been around 139lbs for a while. Wanted to make it to 137-137.5 by end of feb but it’s not happening, February itself I wasn’t too precise with tracking and had bunch of social evens etc. but still happy I’m very slowly creeping down.
14 more pounds til my goal weight. 26 behind me
Goals for March:
- lose 2-3 pounds, don’t go crazy with food while vacationing and work on new my lifting routine for April & may.
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@ljdanny maintains are good. especially if you were eating Cadbury eggs. next time let your son hide them!!
@nstephenson01 sometimes taking a break is needed, you've done that before. I don't want to see you go for good tho. I think you would be settling because it became hard. wow your snow is crazy. I am thankful your hubby was home this winter. let me know if you want to move to the cheer squad and take a break.
@bbcbw you can move to the cheer squad and then when your ready to rejoin just come and ask. is this what you would like to do? or do you just want to drop? I really don't want to see you go for good.
@eyesopennow so is that your way of letting me know you are taking march off and will be back in april? I know I am not going to let you quit. I know your not done.
@lenka1that is awesome that you are going to Europe. have a blast. and we will work hard in march. you will get there girl.
Welcome to our team, @hkfleming @corriepelc come on in and look thru the thread. there is a lot of good information in here. when we move over to the march thread on sunday please go there and introduce your selves. when it is time to go there I will post a link to help you navigate!!
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