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WEIGHT NO MORE - March 2019
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User ID: hkfleming
Week Number: Week 1
Weigh in Day - Thursday
Previous weight: 192
Current weight: 188.6
Pounds down - 3.4
* I am logging last Thursday's weight as my Previous Weight, I believe that is what I listed as my starting weight in the initial thread. If that's not right, let me know. I had been holding a lot of water (I think) and had not shown a loss in quite a while, so I think I hit a big whoosh, hence the dramatic drop. My calorie intake doesn't support a 3.5 lb loss in 7 days - just in case anyone saw such a big drop and was concerned for health reasons!6 -
@hkfleming well that is a nice woosh!! and your weights are correct on the spreadsheet. and your right you would have eaten 12250 less calories than your body needed. not likely. but, it is an indicator that you are working and being a success. that is why I don't put a lot of stock in the scale. it can move for so many reasons. to me it is just another tool. that's why this morning I was not worried about the pound gain. I know I have been doing what I need to do to lose weight and I know that I have not eaten to maintenance and ate an extra 3500 calories. but it does tell me how my body reacts to hormone fluctuations. either way. I am dancing all around my office at work. the passers by think I am a little touched in the head. but what they don't know it that you lost 3.4 pounds! keep up the tought work!!4
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User ID: hope002
Week Number: Week 1
Previous weight: 211
Current weight: 210.57 -
Daily log in for: Wednesday
Logged: No but on track Logged all day but had a different dinner and too tired to figure out to log lol!
Water: over 96 oz
Exercise: Leslie sansone 3 mile video 45 min and PT
Steps: 11,015 steps
Yesterday was good. The only thing that I am not happy with is that I over ate dinner.
I totally forgot it was lent when I was planning my dinner so we ordered out. I got a sandwich.
I didn't eat more than the sandwich but I continued to eat even though I was satisfied. Normally that wouldn't have even been enough, I would have had chips or something after too. Weird thing, I was very aware after how stuffed I was for the rest of the night. Otherwise, just plugging along here Lol! I have a few things to do for work and hopefully can put away and not think about until Monday. My daughter is improving a little bit each day. We went up to get her stuff from college as she has spring break next week. I hope the time on break helps her heal to the point she can return. She seems to think so. Today I am going to catch up with all the things that have been on the back burner. It always makes me feel better when I don't have things hanging over my head. I plan to do a walking video today but hoping I can do the bike tomorrow. I haven't done it in a while.
My positive self talk...I am really proud how I didn't turn to eating with all that is going on. That is a huge thing for me.
A little NSV I forgot to tell you all in NYC. Those of you who have been on this team may remember at one point I became aware how much more I eat than other people. I started noticing with all the eating out we do during the summer. In New York, I actually changed what I had planned to eat to one of the specials. I made a decision that I could have it although it had more carbs than I had planned to have. The tradeoff was that I only ate until I was satisfied and that would be all I had. I did do that and actually left almost 3/4 of my dinner on my plate. I ate most of the protein and left most of the rosotto . I was so focused on myself that I didn't notice until the table was being cleared off that I actually ate less than everyone else. That never happens! Lol! Maybe this eating until your are satisfied thing works
I am going to still get a before/after pic. Although I haven't had a lot of progress weight wise lately, I haven't gotten back to my heaviest. I am going to look through and see if I can find one. I hid from the camera as much as I could back then.
@carlsoda Thank you for the kind words. It is so scary and I feel helpless. Good luck with the whole food 30. I know people love it and are so successful. I am sure the first few days are the hardest. The Omanda thing(not sure what to call it) sounds interesting. You are really making great changes for your mind and body!
@kirsten11872 It was very scary, I thought she was about to have a seizure. Thanks for the kind words. I am glad that you are back to stringing good days together.
@GingerPwr Your dinners sound so good! I forgot all about lent when I was planning the week so we had to adjust. Lol! I still can't believe yesterday was Ash Wed.
@gottagetthisdown I think my daughter does the beach body. If it's the same thing she does, she likes it.
@eyesopennow I love how you gave up impatience for lent. That definitely will fit in with the self talk I think. You do have to be positive when your impatience starts rearing it's ugly head right? I love the step idea too. Those double flights can be tough(for me at least!) And diet soda too? You really take your lent seriously! I just gave up those flavored little quaker rice cakes. Lol! Good luck! You are going to do great!
@twyla77 I love your positive self talk! Sounds like you had a great day too!
@hkfleming I never got to really say hi except quick in the beginning. Looks like you are going to be a great addition to our team. I love how active you are already! What an amazing loss too!
@Cafelelia Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate it. Sounds like you have been doing great! I am going to PT for my shoulder, not as intense as you I am sure. I was telling him how I could see a big improvement except for when I turn a certain way. Guess what my new exercise it? Totally mimicking the movement that hurts Lol! I should have known...I love your progress photos! Looking good girl!! Have fun on your girls get away!
@Mrsbell8well Thank you. It was very scary. I had to keep scrolling by your salad, now I want one. Wish I lived closer, I would pay you to make a little extra for me! Lol! I also didn't miss that you are almost at 50 lost! I am so excited for you! I also love your positive self talk. I do the breathe on too! Lol! I got to get better with the you look great one. The key is believing it. You have the best attitude! And you do look great xoxo
@amsandos . Thank you . She is the youngest of 5 and we have never had to worry about this type of thing so it is really scary. You aren't failing btw, you need to figure out a workout schedule that works for you. Sometimes you need to listen to your body, sounded like you needed sleep more than a swim. You will figure it out, hang in there. Most of all, don't quit!
@cyndiesstuff Thanks for jumping in I appreciate it. I would have had the additional stress of knowing I was falling behind here. You are the best! I also love how you are really practicing what you preach. You are an inspiration.
@pacsnc6 I love how you can see a difference with your balance with the water aerobics. It is nice to see that something you are doing really is making a change. I also have sort of the same issue with neg talk from other people. My problem is that it continues to bother me even when I know that it isn't true. Maybe I will work on that too!
@Shirin_K That is basically maintaining. There are so many reasons the scale shows a gain. Don't let it derail you, you are doing great and the scale will catch up I promise!
@hope002 Nice loss! Glad that you are back. Cyndie and I have no control over the missing 2 weigh in rule, they take you off without even telling us. Just let us know ahead of time when you go away and it will be excused. I also have you as a Friday weigh in. Do you want Thursday?5 -
User ID: nstephenson01
Week 1
Weigh in Day: Thursday
PW: 175.2
CW: 172.46 -
After the sh** show that was February its very gratifying to see a loss this first week. I couldn’t put my finger on what I was doing wrong to gain so much weight and really felt like it had to be water retention. This week I went back to basics… track my food, up my water, pre-plan dinners. I started grading my hunger on a scale of 1 – 3 with 1 being you can live with the feeling, 2 time to eat, and avoid getting to 3. I also scheduled my exercise in my calendar and did it whether I felt like it or not. I’m viewing food as nourishment, not gratification. I returned to an early self talk I used to do when I first began this journey which was “ don’t be a glutton… enjoy and be thankful for this food you are blessed with". The old Nancy would have told herself this loss isn’t going to stick but the new Nancy says good job. Let’s do it again this week.
For this month I'd like to make note of my weekly Fitbit stats:
Total Steps: 85,199
Total Active Minutes: 279
Weekly Exercise: 7 days out of 7
250+ steps per hour: 8 of 8 for all 7 days
Its still snowing each day but only inches, not feet... hope Spring brings better weather soon!!
Amazing transformation @Cafelelia! How fun to see how your hard work is paying off.
@Shirin_K you've been doing so great and I'm trying to follow in your footsteps.
I know you'll get right back on track. Colds really through us off.
I'm way behind on reading posts. Wishing everyone a good finish to the week.
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Work has been busy and my girls and I have started Zelda playing marathons taking up my extra free time. So I have been reading these posts each and every night but not posting as much. Sorry for the time away. Quick check in.
I have not found any unexpected love for the strength training. I committed to 6 weeks and have one week left. Unless something changes I will not be continuing. I still love yoga and go 2-3 times a week. I find that as I spend less time trying to figure out how to get in the poses (lol) I am getting a better work out. Will have to be sufficient for now. And I do think this is good enough. I am not settling; I am just figuring out what fits well in my life.
I have been losing weight at an average of 1.5 pounds per week for 6 months (excluding February when I took the 2 weeks off deficit). I felt this was too fast and decided to reduce my deficit for the final portion of my weight loss. Hoping for 0.5 to 1 pound a week. I have been mostly maintaining on the scales since that time. This is a change for me and I have been sitting with some anxiety about the scales for a few days. I am recognizing it. Sitting in it. And not changing anything. I know I am still eating on plan and I will lose. I know this is part of the process and does not effect my success. I am finding it a good lesson to learn.
Healthy routines continue. Chai tea with high protein milk for my 160cal per day breakfast. Lunch at work as a Health Choice Power Bowl or Kashi frozen meal (these are higher in protein and fiber and I love them) plus added serving of frozen peas (and this week I added some edamame in the mix in place of peas occasionally - love it!). Dinners are emeals quick and health plan and we love these. I have added two smores Girl Scout cookies to each night snack the last few nights (but I have the calories) and they are so yummy. They smell so good! Yoga M/T/R has been going well. Eating to calorie each day, but enjoying the journey and not feeling deprived.
I need to get some new bras. The chatter on here has motivated me and it is way past time. Hoping to find time this weekend since I am off work for the weekend. Thanks for the reminder ladies. I do love this team. Have a great day!6 -
@nstephenson01 Nice loss! I like your hunger scale, nice and simple to use. I am glad the weather is settling down, I am still waiting for my big snow storm, guess I will have to wait until next season. I am ready for spring now.
@phoebe112476 It is amazing how much progress you have made. I am glad you tried out the strength training. If you didn't, you would always be thinking you should. Doesn't yoga tone as well? I don't do it but just thinking you may be getting what you need with that. Bonus is that you love it too!1 -
@sleepymom5 WTG with your great NSV Pam. You’re doing such a great job developing healthy habits that will be routine come summer despite everything you have going on. I’m so sorry to hear about your daughter. What a scary time for you all. Hoping spring break gives her the rest, peace and recovery she needs. Hugs.
@phoebe112476 I so enjoy your posts and your philosophy on things. Your writing is so fun! I feel we have to do what works for us to be successful and you’re doing just that with great success. Strength training isnt for everyone just like yoga isn’t. This is YOUR journey!!
So tonight is hubby and FIL’s catfish and hushpuppy fry. I’ve prelogged what I plan to eat... I like knowing ahead of time what destruction I’m capable of doing if I stray from my plan. Its all about the plan, isn’t it @cyndiesstuff? Its a southern thing with them... I’m not that big of a fan of catfish so I think I’ll be OK.1 -
Hello & Happy Thursday!
I have continued my streak, I am on day 5! I got home from work yesterday, did my workout, ate a healthy dinner and started my fast at 7:00. Took the leftovers from last night's dinner, for today's lunch - baked shrimp with grape tomatoes, fresh string beans and roasted baby carrots, it was so good I couldn't wait to eat it today. My mom cooks on Wednesday nights, we live in a 2 family house, mom lives on the 2nd floor and my family on the 1st. She cooks on Sunday and Wednesday nights which is nice. She is Italian, so we have pasta and Sunday gravy every Sunday, lol.
I prepped my food again for today and I am hitting the gym after work. I am hoping to see a nice loss on Saturday. I am down 3 pounds so far, I am thinking I may be able to drop another pound or 2 by Saturday. My body reacts fairly quickly when I get back on track.
3/6 Step count: 11,682
I should hit over 20K with my elliptical workout tonight!
@sleepymom5 glad your daughter is feeling better! It takes time.
@nstephenson01 nice loss!
@phoebe112476 great job! I love Chai tea, so good! I get a Chai Tea latte for the Keurig machine, it is delicious and only 60 calories. You do not need to add milk or sugar. It is from Cafe Escapes.
@hkfleming great loss!
Have a great day! It is almost TGIF time again!
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We made is safely over to Europe. Still didn’t sleep lol it’s been like 28h... I’m pretty dead.
Hope I’ll get a good sleep tonight.
I ate terribly today lol like literally prob demolished 3500-4000 calories yuck
I’m fasting all day on Friday to make up for it bc I feel gross...
Just wanted to do a quick check in. I’ll read the posts tomorrow night! Everyone have a great Friday tomorrow:)9 -
Ljdanny
Week 1
Thursday
Pw 185.2
Cw 1865 -
Well of course the scale is moving up it always does. Whenever the scale goes down it starts going back up. I didn't get up the last 2 mornings to workout, I had rough nights sleeping. When I got home I had to do some homework, I have a paper due this weekend and I have been out of school so long I need some practice with my time management and a refresher on how to write a paper in a specific way. I will be glad when class is done.
@sleepymom5 sorry to hear about your daughter. Hopefully things are getting a little better. My son suffers from depression and anxiety, so I know what you are going through.4 -
Thursday check in
Logged and on track
Strength training
100 abs challenge
Water: about 60 oz3 -
Today didn't go as planned...exercised late and only 30 min, didn't get my steps, barely hit 64oz water, didn't log....I didn't get anything done around the house either. Tomorrow is a new day . I was so happy how well I was doing too. I am going to get up early tomorrow and workout right away. I feel like that sets the whole day for me.
@nstephenson01 Thank you . It is a scary time but is getting a bit better. Thank you also for being such a supportive MFP friend.
@kirsten11872 You are back! 5 days of kicking butt! You are going to do great on Sat!
@lenka1 I am glad you arrived safely! Enjoy the time away and with your family! I am very excited for you!
@ljdanny Don't get down about the scale, that isn't bad at all. Just keep on track. I can't imagine going back to school. I haven't written a paper since I graduated college I am pretty sure! Hang in there! You can do this! Also thank you for the kind words about my daughter. It is so hard to understand if you don't have it. Her siblings used to think she was being dramatic and I got a lot of crap about her going on medication. Her sister witnessed this last episode and sees there is no way she can be faking it. I really thought she was about to have a seizure.6 -
Friday weigh-ins
@carlsoda
@DananaNanas
@FieryVixsin
@hope002
@lennoncpa
@pacsnc6
@sleepymom5
Saturday weigh-ins
@Corriepeic
@kirsten11872
@Lenka1
@zumba_luvah
Late weigh-ins
@Ashleigh1178
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I really don't have much progress to show but this is with the almost 20 lbs loss so far.Left side was at my heaviest weight 221 size 20, right side is at my current weight size 14 (give or take a few lbs)10 -
Daily log in for: Thurs March 7
Logged: yep!
Water: almost 7
Exercise: today was my rest day, but i did a beginners pilates video to see if i liked it. Turns out i did not like it, lol.
Steps: 19,188
positive self talk: With the weekend coming up, i am reminding myself I don’t need to drink alcohol in order to have fun! And I am confident I can still go out with my friends and have a good time without it!8 -
@cyndiesstuff - i forgot to answer your question the other day about the ‘workout for small apartments’ - basically it was just very low-impact so the neighbors below me won’t complain lol!3
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daily check in Thursday
food on target
water on target
exercise 50 mins run home strength workout steps 18000
I had quite a good day yesterday I was ready to go to the gym. then I got snarled up in the most hideous traffic jam. As I was sitting there getting annoyed i was thinking to myself. I am running out of time. I won't be able to go to the gym and spend time with my daughter. When the traffic came to a standstill I put on a pnp podcast and it was really timely. It talked about owning your descisions instead of saying I don't have time say I choose to prioritise. So I choose to prioritise my daughter and do a home work out instead.6
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