WAIST AWAYS - March 2019
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Happy week 2 everyone! We had a FANTASTIC week 1. Let's keep it up!2
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Here is our Week 2 Challenge for everyone - go ahead and chime in!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10731918/team-waistaways-week-2-resourceadvisor-challenge#latest0 -
Here is our Week 2 Challenge for everyone - go ahead and chime in!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10731918/team-waistaways-week-2-resourceadvisor-challenge#latest
You may want to share with all other teams by posting in each thread. Not everyone checks the main group page and they may miss it.0 -
mari_moulin wrote: »Here is our Week 2 Challenge for everyone - go ahead and chime in!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10731918/team-waistaways-week-2-resourceadvisor-challenge#latest
You may want to share with all other teams by posting in each thread. Not everyone checks the main group page and they may miss it.
In the process of doing that! thanks
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I think I'm a bit behind. I may have already posted some of these.
3/6 - 10,214
3/7 - 12,118
3/8 - 9,437
3/9 - 10,020
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Sorry so absent. Have had a bunch of tests. Happy to report it appears nothing more exciting than blot clots going on. Gained a bit this week due to a bit of stress eating but think I will get back on track this upcoming week. Thanks for your support.
Andreabroadley
Weigh In Day Sunday
PW: 167.8
CW: 168.8
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March 1---8,337
2--4,221
3--8,094
4--11,842
5--11,300
6--11,450
7--11,000
8--11,790
9-6,463
10- 5,2002 -
Wahoo!!! Go team. Great work!!🎉👏🏼👍🏻1
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I hope all of you in North America remembered to change your clocks last night ... I'll be getting up in the dark again for the next little while ....2
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Steps for 3-10. 6,500 may be more but my watch died.2
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Motivation Monday = can you give us an example of something from your past that was a POSITIVE motivation (rather than a scared-into-a-jumpstart) that gave you a motivational jolt to Keep At It (could be a fitness activity Personal Best, nutrition realization, the scale, a tape-measure, a NSV .... possibilities are endless)0
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I feel so Motivated today (despite it still being soooooooooo DARK out there ate this hour) after all I accomplished this weekend.
- I have "undone the damage" from last Thursday's ginormous Italian Dinner;
- gotten back to my March 1 weight as of this morning;
- cleared all the clutter out of what will be my study-room (just couldn't concentrate in there with all the TWELVE cloth-grocery bags of mixed-value paper at my back. Maybe there is something to that Feng-Sui idea of spatial arrangement affecting the flow of energy in a room after all .... );
- packed up all my now-too-big three-season clothes including the ones that were still too small last year in time for this morning's Donation Drive pickup;
- rearranged my dresser drawers and added even MORE (non-clothing items) to the donation bags;
- get to do some massive similar sorting in the office records room starting today ....
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Andreabroadley wrote: »Sorry so absent. Have had a bunch of tests. Happy to report it appears nothing more exciting than blot clots going on. Gained a bit this week due to a bit of stress eating but think I will get back on track this upcoming week. Thanks for your support.
Andreabroadley
Weigh In Day Sunday
PW: 167.8
CW: 168.8
I'm so pleased to hear you are feeing well Andrea. with so much going on and all the stress you have been under I think a 1 lb. gain is not too bad. This will be down before you know it.1 -
Motivation Monday = can you give us an example of something from your past that was a POSITIVE motivation (rather than a scared-into-a-jumpstart) that gave you a motivational jolt to Keep At It (could be a fitness activity Personal Best, nutrition realization, the scale, a tape-measure, a NSV .... possibilities are endless)
A positive motivation for me was not too far in the past. It was 3 years ago when I decided to walk a 10 K with some friends. I didn't do very well at all but the encouragement I got from my friends and loved ones and the pride I felt to have completed that 10K really got me going. I told myself that a year from that day I would run my first 5k. A year later I did just that. I came in last and I went slow as a turtle but I did it. And that day I told myself a year later I will do it again but I will beat my time by at least 5 minutes. Well I did it again.....yesterday, and I beat my time by 10 minutes. A year from now I will be doing it again and will run a 5 k in under 30 minutes. I know I will......maybe, who knows, even sooner than that!4 -
FOCUS ON FITNESS - ONE MINUTE FITNESS CHALLENGE
When most of us think about exercise, we think about carving out a chunk of time to go for a walk, go to the gym, or perform some other preferred activity. Sometimes finding the time to carve out that chunk of time to exercise can be a real challenge. Even if we manage to fit this exercise in, many of us end up going the remaining 23+ hours a day with minimal activity. For me, at least, there is usually a big chunk of time in the evening when I tend to pretty much sit and read or watch TV. Just sitting that long is really not a healthy thing to do.
So … the challenge. For this next week, commit to spend one minute every hour that you are not actually involved in exercise doing SOMETHING. Below is a list of a few things to consider and links to two resources that provide lots of additional examples of varying degrees of difficulty. Consider a variety of different exercises, or focus on ones that target specific areas that are important to you.
This is an easy way to fit in some extra exercise. It is also an easy thing to forget to do, so set the timer on your fitness watch or cell phone to alert you to get up and move.
Push-ups – If traditional push-ups are a problem for you (or if you are not up to getting on the floor), try counter or wall push-ups. (I do counter push-ups and can usually do around 25 in one minute)
Seat Squeeze – Sitting at a desk? Simply squeeze the buttocks, hold for 5-10 seconds, and release. Repeat for one minute.
Balance – Stand in front of a chair or counter. Lift one leg and balance for 30 seconds. Repeat with the other leg. (For more advanced, start with leg lifted in front of you and then move it to behind your body, while remaining on one leg).
Seated Leg Raise - While seated, straighten one or both legs and hold in place for five or more seconds. Then lower the leg(s) back to the ground without letting the feet touch the floor. Repeat (alternating legs if raising them separately) for one minute.
Ab Squeeze - take a deep breath and tighten the abdominal muscles, bringing them in towards the spine as you exhale. Stay squeezed for 5-10 seconds and release. Repeat for one minute.
Squats – You can do 10 to 15 good squats in one minute
Walk – Just walking around your house at a moderate pace, you can get in an extra 100 steps
Climb Stairs – How many times can you go up and down your stairs in one minute?
For more exercises you can do anywhere check this link: https://greatist.com/fitness/50-bodyweight-exercises-you-can-do-anywhere or for exercises you can do at work - https://greatist.com/fitness/deskercise-33-ways-exercise-work
I really like this challenge. Very easy to fit into a busy schedule.1 -
Motivation Monday ...
This is recent, not distant, pass. I need to thank my friend Nancy (which I have). She lost 40 pounds and looked so good. I looked at myself and said "Enough is enough. If she can do this, so can you!".
You never know just how much you can influence someone (without ever saying a word
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I've been away for the weekend and had no control over food. The food served was absolutely terrible: bread, friend chicken, lots of snacks, cakes and biscuits. I held on until this afternoon but then seriously crashed. I was so hungry and there was all this junk, not a pretty sight....
Now I feel terrible. I hope it hasn't ruined my week (it was going so well...)
Don't be too hard on yourself. I think the majority of us struggle on the weekends. I know I do. I always come out of the weekend a good 2 lbs. heavier and spend half my week trying to repair the damage. The important thing is to forgive yourself and not give up. Just keep going....fall down 7 times stand up 8! take it one day at a time. You've got this. x
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MARCH GOALS!
Name: Mari
Your Personal Challenge:
FITNESS: Complete 5 - 30 minute workouts this week. Any form of workout counts. 🏋🏻♀️🏋🏻♀️🏋🏻♀️ 🏋🏻♀️
NUTRITION: Stay on or under allowed calories at least 5 days this week. 🍎🍎🍎🍎
HYDRATION: Drink 2 liters of water every single day!!!! 💧💧💧💧💧💧
SELF-CARE: Take some time for yourself and read a little each day. 📖📖📖📖📖📖
Week 1:
Sun - 🏋🏻♀️🍎💧📖
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STEP CHALLENGE:
Sun - 13,097
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DAILY REFLECTIONS:
I had a great Sunday. I ran a 5k with a friend of mine it was my best time ever. Finished in 31.02 minutes! I drank my water, stayed under my calorie goal, got some time for reading, and had a good nights rest. I hope I can continue on like this all week.
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Week 2 MOD challenge! Discussion: 7 steps to never quit again!
TODAY WE DISCUSS STEP 2!! Come on in and give us your thoughts!
Come join our discussion this week!!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10731988/week-2-mod-challenge-discussion-7-steps-to-never-quit-again/p1?new=11 -
Motivation Monday
After my binge on the weekend, I found it hard to get my head back into the right space, craving biscuits etc. Came on here to read some success stories and that always gives me a boost, especially the photographs!
I hope to be a success story one day...
I also have to thank all of you guys, for your support and for making it all 'normal'. I've got to stop looking at myself as failure and embrace 'normal'!
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Mar 10 steps - 9,098
A couple of pounds found there way back this morning. It's probably water weight from salt. I had bacon wrapped boneless chicken thighs and cauliflower mac and cheese for dinner last night. Even though the scale is just one data point, it's still a bit disheartening when the numbers go up instead of down. Today, it's all about the water.4 -
WEIGH-IN:
User = @evangsimmons170
Week = 2
Weigh-in Day = Monday (3/11/19)
Previous Weight = 338.2
Current Weight = 334
STEP CHALLENGE:
03/10/19 15,096
DAILY GOAL:
Name: @evangsimmons170
Your Personal Challenge: At least 30 minutes of deliberate exercise Monday through Saturday
WEEK 1
03/04/19 30
03/05/19 0
03/06/19 10
03/07/19 0
03/08/19 0
03/09/19 0
WEEK 2 (Spring Break )
03/11/19
03/12/19
03/13/19
03/14/19
03/15/19
03/16/19
Comments: Definitely not enough exercise (again) during the week of March 4th. BUT, I've taken on a side hustle of being a Shipt Shopper, where I go grocery shopping for people and deliver their groceries to them. So that's got me moving a whole lot more. The only problem is that my Fitbit doesn't pick up all those steps when I'm shopping in the store because my hands are on the shopping cart, so my arms aren't swinging like they would if I were walking normally. I'm going to try strapping my Fitbit onto my shoe during my shopping time to see what happens. I want every step to count! In other news, this week is SPRING BREAK!!!! Woo hoo. I'm looking forward to getting in some serious exercise....walking, Leslie Sansone, anything else. The objective is to move, move, move! Finally, I'm so excited about the weight loss. I have been cutting back on my eating. Basically if I feel full at lunch, I find myself saying that's enough food for the day. I literally don't want to eat any more after big meals. Plus, when I see I'm getting close to my calorie budget, I just stop. I just tell myself that I've taken in enough calories for one day. And I haven't gotten too hungry. If I snack later, it's definitely nothing heavy. Keeping things uncomplicated helps tremendously! Have a great week, y'all!5 -
I know we said we're doing something different with the step challenge this month, but I didn't see a spreadsheet for it, neither did I see a response to my post early yesterday morning with my steps for last week.0
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evangsimmons170 wrote: »I know we said we're doing something different with the step challenge this month, but I didn't see a spreadsheet for it, neither did I see a response to my post early yesterday morning with my steps for last week.
There is no separate page for steps any more. They are listed in a separate section at the very bottom of the weigh-in page.
When they have been entered, there will be an "insightful" comment on the relevant entry.
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Motivation Monday
After my binge on the weekend, I found it hard to get my head back into the right space, craving biscuits etc. Came on here to read some success stories and that always gives me a boost, especially the photographs!
I hope to be a success story one day...
I also have to thank all of you guys, for your support and for making it all 'normal'. I've got to stop looking at myself as failure and embrace 'normal'!
Thanks all!
"Normal" SHOULD be "eating in the green 80-90% of the time" with the odd indulgence day, because Life Happens ... after the "owned decision to indulge" ... right back to Normal / routine the next day. The body will reset itself after a few days of "normal".
After the ginormous Italian Dinner I had Thursday ... it has taken until today to "Process and even out". I am now back to the weight I was on March 1.2 -
Motivation Monday = can you give us an example of something from your past that was a POSITIVE motivation (rather than a scared-into-a-jumpstart) that gave you a motivational jolt to Keep At It (could be a fitness activity Personal Best, nutrition realization, the scale, a tape-measure, a NSV .... possibilities are endless)
Take photos and take your measurements. So often, we look to the scale to show us how well we are doing. But there are so many other ways to be encouraged and stay motivated. A lot of times, our minds don’t catch up with our bodies and we do ourselves a disservice thinking we look bad or the same. Look at that starting photo, even if only a month, and that photo may tell a whole different story. We don’t even realize it.
Also, break out that measuring tape and measure yourself once a month. Many times, when the scale doesn’t move, the tape measure does. It is motivating when you lose 13 1/2 inches (all over) in a month. And you can log it in the progress section of MFP.2 -
Motivation Monday
I lost weight (and looked great and loved it & felt great) about 15 yrs ago. Had a new coworker who was very encouraging. Thinking about that time tells me I can do it. Biggest point was consistency and sticking with it. Mostly mental3 -
Username: reflectionofme
Weigh in day: Monday
PW: 159.8
CW: 159.4
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Steps
Sunday 7,768 (I must have fallen asleep otherwise, I would have walked around my house in circles until I got to 8,000)1
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