MISSION SLIMPOSSIBLE - March 2019
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Tuesday check in:
Calories: under
Water: on target
Exercise: 30 min total body cardio fix with 5lb weights
Steps 3/5: 15,114
Tmrw hoping to do 40 min workout arms and abs.
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Welcome to my state of NC lol. I love this step challenge.
Steps for the 5th - 116255 -
@embersdream - Hang in there! For me, all the work on weight loss has been an experiment. It took a good while to figure out what worked for me, and to build habits of doing those things. Get started doing something, watch to see what's effective, and the progress will come. Just pick a place to start. Logging all my food was a key early step for me. If you have that daily record and can look at what you are eating and how much, you will have proof for yourself that you are working the problem, and will be watching to see if what you are doing if effective.
Here's an article on motivation that I like, and which might be helpful:
https://jamesclear.com/motivation3 -
Tuesday Check-in
Food: On plan and under calories (despite being at Shrove Tuesday pancake supper! yippee!)
Water: over
Exercise: under; stayed off a sore knee today, elevated it and otherwise took care of it; hope to be back in motion more tomorrow2 -
@embersdream we are with you.
I did not properly track yesterday, but I'm back on it today.
This is what I have posted on my profile: I see Lent* as a period for contemplation, reflection and change and like many others take a pledge during this time. My choices for Lent include alcoholic cider, which I love but is also making me stay fat. For positivity, and because the task is nigh on impossible, I will do my best to avoid single use plastic. And who doesn't love points? Turtle points for every swerve! Anyone want to join in?
*a handy 40-day run up to the chocolate fest that is Easter, which is also when I go to a convention, so just up to Good Friday is good enough for me.
Build a Better Breakfast Challenge - instead of porridge with golden syrup, I have gone for a microwave omelette, made with a large egg and big fresh tomato - very light, but will boost that with a cashew nut snack mid-morning.
Calories: Let's assume over - pancake day!
Water: did drink a lot during training, so probably.
Exercise: steps - almost made it with 9670. Beating that today!3 -
Wishusdonna wrote: »@embersdream we are with you.
I did not properly track yesterday, but I'm back on it today.
This is what I have posted on my profile: I see Lent* as a period for contemplation, reflection and change and like many others take a pledge during this time. My choices for Lent include alcoholic cider, which I love but is also making me stay fat. For positivity, and because the task is nigh on impossible, I will do my best to avoid single use plastic. And who doesn't love points? Turtle points for every swerve! Anyone want to join in?
*a handy 40-day run up to the chocolate fest that is Easter, which is also when I go to a convention, so just up to Good Friday is good enough for me.
Build a Better Breakfast Challenge - instead of porridge with golden syrup, I have gone for a microwave omelette, made with a large egg and big fresh tomato - very light, but will boost that with a cashew nut snack mid-morning.
Calories: Let's assume over - pancake day!
Water: did drink a lot during training, so probably.
Exercise: steps - almost made it with 9670. Beating that today!
Love the turtle points idea for avoiding single-use plastics! I'll join you on that. There's another Lent Challenge out there that I love too--giving up clutter for Lent. Every day, gather up some things (a bag full) you do not need and get them ready to donate to a charity/homeless shelter/whatever. My main goal, though, is to give up, or redirect asap, negative thoughts. 3 -
embersdream wrote: »I am after a bit of inspiration as my morale is very low at realising only last week exactly how much I weigh. I think it has finally got to me. I need it gone. I had to be part of a public artist talk on the weekend for a show Im in and it was hard to look at the photos. I feel like I am meeting a lot of new people at the moment but feels like they dont know who I am because no one can "see" me if you know what I mean. the weight is hiding me. I happy at this point to lose 32 lbs. But wishing I could do it in 3 months , but no idea if thats reasonable.
Those pictures may be exactly the motivation you need to get this done! Every time you start to give in to whatever your food weakness is at the moment (mine right now is donuts because I know they will be at the meeting I have to attend today), remember those pictures and how you do not want to feel that way anymore. One thing these last two years has taught me is, every little thing can be a step in the right direction. Also, we didn't gain our weight in a few months, so it may take a bit to get rid of it. When I was working the hardest though, I did lose 20 lbs in 3 months. The main thing is to make the lifestyle changes that will allow you to KEEP it off, and lifestyle changes take time. @AustinRuadhain has shared some wonderful resources on the topic of building small habits. My recommendation to you would be to make those small changes, track everything (good or bad), be honest with yourself, look for ways throughout the day to increase moving your body, and DO NOT QUIT. You may surprise yourself how well you can do!5 -
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Username: kres567
Weigh in week: 1
Weigh in day: Wednesday
Previous weight: 205.8
Current weight: 207.4
Unfortunately its not pina coladas! 🤣
I looked at my MFP weight chart and I have very slowly gone up to this weight which totally sucks to admit but I must. My clothes all still feel fine which makes me think some of this is muscle (I wish I had taken some measurements). I know the following is true for me:
1. I have to pre-plan everything the week of.
2. I have to enter everything into MFP
3. I have to get in at least 10K steps.
5. I have to get up early and get on my treadmill to help with my steps
5. I have to be consistent
It all takes time and energy which I feel like I have little of these days but I am going to do my best to make time for me everyday. The warmer weather is coming this week which will help a lot.
Thanks for letting me put all of this out there. I was going to delay posting my weight but I felt it as more important to be honest about where I am and what I need to do.3 -
embersdream wrote: »I am after a bit of inspiration as my morale is very low at realising only last week exactly how much I weigh. I think it has finally got to me. I need it gone. I had to be part of a public artist talk on the weekend for a show Im in and it was hard to look at the photos. I feel like I am meeting a lot of new people at the moment but feels like they dont know who I am because no one can "see" me if you know what I mean. the weight is hiding me. I happy at this point to lose 32 lbs. But wishing I could do it in 3 months , but no idea if thats reasonable.
You are in the right place. Many if not all of us has been there. I had a rough January/February and @AustinRuadhain posted an article that really helped me a lot.
https://jamesclear.com/motivation
Have a look and see if anything resonates with you. Keep checking in here for support and above all, don’t give up on yourself.2 -
Sunshineplace
Week 1
Wednesday
P-160.8
C-158
Yay!!!!!5 -
@UTMom81 I loved your post on the trail this morning. An interesting read. The polka video particularly. 😜2
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sunshineplace wrote: »Sunshineplace
Week 1
Wednesday
P-160.8
C-158
Yay!!!!!
Awesome!2 -
sunshineplace wrote: »Sunshineplace
Week 1
Wednesday
P-160.8
C-158
Yay!!!!!
great loss1 -
Daily check in: Tuesday
Tracked: yes
Calories: under
Exercise: none
went to aquasize class today3 -
Forgot to post my steps for yesterday....
11,290
@digger61 do you know when your surgery will be yet? Wishing you well.
And thanks gang....very happy with the loss!1 -
Tuesday Steps - 115894
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Tuesday, 3/5 Steps = 11,9584
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embersdream wrote: »I am after a bit of inspiration as my morale is very low at realising only last week exactly how much I weigh. I think it has finally got to me. I need it gone. I had to be part of a public artist talk on the weekend for a show Im in and it was hard to look at the photos. I feel like I am meeting a lot of new people at the moment but feels like they dont know who I am because no one can "see" me if you know what I mean. the weight is hiding me. I happy at this point to lose 32 lbs. But wishing I could do it in 3 months , but no idea if thats reasonable.
Those pictures may be exactly the motivation you need to get this done! Every time you start to give in to whatever your food weakness is at the moment (mine right now is donuts because I know they will be at the meeting I have to attend today), remember those pictures and how you do not want to feel that way anymore. One thing these last two years has taught me is, every little thing can be a step in the right direction. Also, we didn't gain our weight in a few months, so it may take a bit to get rid of it. When I was working the hardest though, I did lose 20 lbs in 3 months. The main thing is to make the lifestyle changes that will allow you to KEEP it off, and lifestyle changes take time. @AustinRuadhain has shared some wonderful resources on the topic of building small habits. My recommendation to you would be to make those small changes, track everything (good or bad), be honest with yourself, look for ways throughout the day to increase moving your body, and DO NOT QUIT. You may surprise yourself how well you can do!
I'll second what @UTMom81 said, those pictures may be a blessing in disguise giving you a kick in the right direction. I know I was used to hate photographs of myself, you can do this and get to a point where you will feel happy with the photographs you see, or at least a lot less uncomfortable looking at them. It's not easy, something I sometimes do if I think I'm hungry is a step back and look at what I want to eat and then think do I need this or do I just want it. If I just want it, then I don't need it, so usually refrain from eating it with the thought ' what is most important a few mouthfuls of this food or to get fit and healthy again'
We're all here for you and we know that you can do it5 -
sunshineplace wrote: »Sunshineplace
Week 1
Wednesday
P-160.8
C-158
Yay!!!!!
Wohoooo, way to go!!!!!!!2 -
Wednesday check in
Calories; under
Water; over
Exercise; 30 mins core training, 35 mins spin, 60 mins BodyCombat, rowing, treadmill
Tomorrow Light day
Steps; 12,1283 -
Wednesday check-in
Calories: under
Water: over
Exercise: Nada!! I hurt my knee again and I'm out for at least a few days to try to get it back to where it doesn't hurt to move.
Steps: As I posted above I will not be getting many steps in so I will just have to catch up to y'all on the trail when I can. Someone toss some breadcrumbs or M&M's so I can find you.
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TeresaW1020 wrote: »Wednesday check-in
Calories: under
Water: over
Exercise: Nada!! I hurt my knee again and I'm out for at least a few days to try to get it back to where it doesn't hurt to move.
Steps: As I posted above I will not be getting many steps in so I will just have to catch up to y'all on the trail when I can. Someone toss some breadcrumbs or M&M's so I can find you.
3/5-7505
Teresa, I'm so sorry you've hurt your knee! Rest it as long as you need to, then jump back into stepping whenever you're ready. We will definitely help you find us! We aren't competing against each other, just working together for a goal.2 -
Wednesday Check In
Tracked: Some
Calories: Over
Water: Under
Exercise: 9,757 Steps
Goal for tomorrow: Spinach salad.2 -
Wednesday check in
WW points on track
Water not as much as I would like.
Exercise: Feeling under the weather so decided to skip it for tonight but have
9,832 steps for today.
Goals for tomorrow: Improvement on water intake. Depending on how I am feeling, weight training and more steps.2 -
Wednesday Check In
Calories: under
Exercise: only a long walk in the afternoon; way too many meetings at work today
Water: good
Tomorrow: increase steps compared to today2 -
3/5-7246 steps
3/6-11019 steps2 -
Wednesday Check-in:
Calories: under
Water: slightly under
Exercise: 30 min upper fix + 10 min abs
Goal for tmrw: drink more water & 30 min lower fix which is a killer since most of my weight is in my bottom half
Steps 3/6: 10,9492 -
Daily check in: Monday
Tracked: yes
Calories: under
Exercise: none
went to aquasize class today
I went to see my surgeon on Monday I have a hernia and can not go back to work until it is repaired
I'm so sorry about your latest news from your doctor @digger61. I hope you are able to get in quickly??3 -
Wednesday Check In
Calories: under
Water: probably under
Exercise: 40 minute power walk on my treadmill
Steps - over 11K. I'll post on the spreadsheet a little later
Goals for tomorrow:
1. More water
2. Pre-plan my meals
3. My son has hockey tomorrow night so we are eating on the run. really need to make a good choice.4
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