TEAM: Gutbusters (March)
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Good morning, Gutbusters!!
If you haven't already, please tell introduce yourself.
Today is the first Week 1 weigh-in day for March. If your weigh-in day is Sunday, please weigh-in today.
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 already posted our starting weights?
Think of it as 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: March 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 at @BonnieHosk85, or PM me and we'll do our best to get back as soon as possible.
Thanks for being in the challenge and have a great month of being a loser!!
Blessings,
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Hi Gutbusters! I'm Les, a co-captain to @BonnieHosk85 who has wonderfully taken the reins/ the captain's wheel/ flight control -- whatever metaphor you like! I'm so grateful for her efforts -- this challenge runs on volunteer time, and it's amazing what folks like Bonnie, @AB0215, @craigo3154 contribute to keep groups and challenges running well. (Where's my clapping emojis?!)
I've been with this group since starting last May. Here's my progress:
April 23 (May starting weight): 212.2 (105.4 lbs fat; 60.4 b skeletal muscle mass, according to Inbody 570 scan)
May Wk 4: 203.2
June Wk 5: 191.8
July Wk 4: 183.5
Aug. Wk 5: 174.5
Sept. Wk 4: 168
Oct. Wk 5: 166.5
Nov. Wk 4: 170.3
Dec. Wk 4: 163.1
Jan. Wk 5: 158.7
Feb. Wk 4: 160.3 (49.8 lbs fat, 60.2 lbs skeletal muscle mass according to Inbody scan).
That's 51.9 lbs lost according to my home scale, and according to the InBody scale that does body fat analysis using impedance measures through hands and feet, I've lost 55.6 lbs of just fat.
I've had some stalls and some back and forths along the way, but even through the fall and early winter -- the hardest parts of my work schedule for the year -- my movement has been downward. I've also been working on strength in order to prevent muscle loss, and according to InBody, that's worked, too.
Lessons I've learned:- There's no substitute for tracking. When I track, I lose. When I don't track, I maintain. Right now, I'm maintaining. It's a mindset thing. Given so much of my life spent overweight, maintaining right here for right now feels ok. My sense is that I'm trying to get my life in order in other ways, and taking these months to be stable on the weight front is giving me that mental space to pursue those other things.
- The right mix of protein, fat, and carbs makes me feel sated and healthy. I like higher protein, relying on eggs, fish, chicken, and nuts. My fat comes from nuts, milk, yogurt, butter sometimes. I eat carbs as I wish, but try to avoid breads, which don't make me feel full.
- The right exercise program is sustainable. I had always chosen things in the past that took too much time out of my day or didn't give me the right kind of results. I found the hasfit videos on youtube over the summer and did their "foundation" program for many months until I worked up to the "motive" program. The mix of activities has been enjoyable to me, and while I'm not gaining muscle mass, I can tell I'm getting stronger and more fit.
- Treat yourself like a science project. For real. That's partly why tracking is so effective, I think: it makes you take notes on yourself, and you can use those notes to figure out what's going wrong and fix it. If you're eating under your calorie goal and feeling like you need to gnaw off an arm because you're so hungry, go back to that log and review what you're eating. More notes, more insights: how much do you sleep? When are you eating? When are you exercising? When you have the mindset to really attack your weight loss, get those numbers, because they will help guide your path.
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Question of the Week
When you think about your weight goals, what does success look like for you? I challenge you to try to describe your success without referring to numbers (on scales, on clothes, on weight-lifting, etc).
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@BonnieHosk85 when I registered I said my current weight was weighed on that monday but I posted it on Wednesday two days after I weighed myself. Do I stick to Monday's or is my weigh in day Wednesday?0
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Elsper24
Week: March Week 1
PW: 240 lbs
CW: 239 lbs3 -
March 2
SW 177
CW 1771 -
When you think about your weight goals, what does success look like for you?
Being any to walk with no pain!2 -
Hello! I have fibro and arthritis and years of med changeshave taken a toll. So glad to have found the myfitness app and this group! Been tracking since Jan 28. Down over 7lbs! Taking this month serious as I turn 53. My granddaughter is my inspiration. I need to get healthy so i can spend many years with her!6
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Username: Shadow2641
Week: March Week 1 (Sunday weigh-in)
PW: 224.3
CW: 224.0
had a rough week of ups and downs in my weight (I was down to 221). Still working on a routine, which is difficult working a 4p-12a shift and getting mandated to stay often. It should be winding down and I will come up with a program that works.2 -
The Week 4 Results and February final results have been posted in February's thread here:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10722846/team-gutbusters-february#latest0 -
@LesIckaBod, you have done so well and come so far! What an inspiration you are!!
@BB_1033, we have you down for Monday weigh-ins. We can certainly change that if you'd like. Just let me know.
@Elsper24, nice loss! Congrats!
@shalvy2007, we've got your weigh-in day as Monday. Would you like that to change to Sunday, or is it Monday where you are?
@matthewsfive, same here!! I was able to walk two times last week without much pain. So grateful!
@tina3311c, congrats on that great loss! I deal with both as well and it's hard when meds get in the way, but we can do this!!
@shadow2641, congrats on the loss! You'll see that number again very soon! You've got this!
QOTW: When you think about your weight goals, what does success look like for you?
Being able to see a photograph of myself or look in the mirror and not cringe. We went out last night with friends and I had my husband take a photo of me before we left. I did a collage of the "beginning" photo next to last night's photo. I'm only down 18 pounds between the two photos but I'm beginning to see a change.
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Week: March Week 1 (monday weigh-in)
PW: 134
CW: 132.7
No difference except I've gone down in medication. Glad to lose this much!
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@12Sarah2015, congrats on your loss! We've got your weigh-in day as a Wednesday. Just verifying that you want it to be a Monday.
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BonnieHosk85 wrote: »@12Sarah2015, congrats on your loss! We've got your weigh-in day as a Wednesday. Just verifying that you want it to be a Monday.
Yes I would like it to be Mondays this month1 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? recumbent bike 20 minutes, 6.24 miles
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes
@12Sarah2015
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Question of the Week
When you think about your weight goals, what does success look like for you? I challenge you to try to describe your success without referring to numbers (on scales, on clothes, on weight-lifting, etc).
* Success to me is looking and feeling good in whatever I pick out of my wardrobe for the day. I'm so tired of looking like a sack!
* I also work elementary Special Ed, I had a break of just over a year where I just needed a time away, plus we moved from the top of the state to the bottom. I'm back at it again and I've realized I have to be fit and healthy to do the best job I can. It's a challenging job almost every day and I want to do better.
That's success to me!1 -
zimborunner wrote: »Question of the Week
When you think about your weight goals, what does success look like for you? I challenge you to try to describe your success without referring to numbers (on scales, on clothes, on weight-lifting, etc).
* Success to me is being fit enough to run and not feel puffed. We are designed to move and this is part of being healthy. I'm still working on this goal (sick this week so I've got a pass for a while)
* success to me is eating natural foods. We have switched as a family to brown rice and everyone is loving it.1 -
@BonnieHosk85 I read that our first weigh in would be this Sunday so that's what I followed I can continue with my weigh in on Sunday's no prob there1
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LesIckaBod wrote: »Question of the Week
When you think about your weight goals, what does success look like for you? I challenge you to try to describe your success without referring to numbers (on scales, on clothes, on weight-lifting, etc).
For me it is a couple of things:
1) loosing my belly fat - Like most men in their mid 40's this is where we store our weight. I have been achieving this goal and notice when I buckle my pants and wear certain cloths.
2) better health - I just had some blood work done and my numbers have improved since I have started back at MFP / TBL Monthly Challenge. My doctor is happy and says "Keep at it". The more weight I loose the less my body has to work while I am over weight.
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Username: gf7004
Week: March Week 1
PW: 224.5
CW: 220.52
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