WAIST AWAYS - April 2019
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Steps
3/31 - 13307
4/1 - 11963
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Talk It Out Tuesday ....
Two thoughts to carry you forward ....
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Was supposed to check in last thurs, if you still want it, was 216.0
Dh has been sick, MD thought it was pneumonia, but came back +influenza a, starting to get back to normal around here.
So good to hear from you! I was afraid you had disappeared. I'll put this weight in, and you're good to go for next weigh-in on Thursday. I hope DH is feeling better - the flu can be nasty. You keep well too -- many good wishes coming your way.0 -
MARCH GRAND FINALE!!!
As a whole we lost 244.8 lbs or 0.95% !!!
TEAM % LOST
1st - SHRINKING ASSETS- 1.61%
2nd - WAIST AWAYS- 1.60%
3rd - MISSION SLIMPOSSIBLES- 1.32%
TEAM LBS LOST
1st - SHRINKING ASSETS -66.4
2nd - WAIST AWAYS- 58.0
3rd - MISSION SLIMPOSSIBLES - 53.2
INDIVIDUAL % LOST
1st - @austinruadhain -6.18%
2nd - @coleen312 - 5.16%
3rd - @slimn2016 - 4.79%
INDIVUDUAL LBS LOST
1st - @nuggetbrain - 11.6
2nd -@coleen312 - 9.6
2nc - @Luciicul - 9.6
3rd - @Austinruadhain -9.3
HONORABLE MENTIONS
@reflectionofme
@peria4686
@martinsesther887
@chrysaliscove
@Angielove88
@shadow2641
@confidentraven
@saramakingchanges
@loriab901
@mulecantor
@jactop
@gingerpwr
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In that case .... maybe "Fear Monster" type deadline will be your best bet for tax purposes ... a "bite the bullet" approach that gets "the monkey off your back" so to speak .... and a not too expensive treat / reward / bribe when it's done? Something IGM can look forward to?
A virtual run around the city you most want to visit? or go straight from the mail box (or pressing the "submit taxes" button if you do it electronically) to the garden center for some extra-special plant or garden ornament?
@BMcC9 You are a wise sage. Is that redundant? That is exactly what will happen. The Fear Monster is definitely looming and is going to scare that IG monkey off the wheel. But I like the incentive of the reward. Garden Center sounds good. I also know my son and his girlfriend are coming up to visit this weekend so it won’t get done then. I’ll let you know who wins out. Thanks!!0 -
Steps 4/1 8,204 (and my Fitbit was off for about 4 busy hours!!)1
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A wise sage .... I like that!
Truth is .... it's easier to seem wiser when I can objectively look at someone else's story, without any direct emotional stake in it ....
My own little IGM has a few stalling tactics too ....
I started strong back in Jan - Feb with short almost-daily HIIT sessions on my stationary bike .... documented not only a drop in overall body fat % but also an increase in lean body mass.
As of April 1, I am out of "obese" and into "average" body fat % levels according to the formula used by the US Navy .... but the rate of change over the course of March shows that I also started losing LEAN body mass again as well as fat, by drifting away from the regular biking and back to pretty much 100% Low Impact Steady State jogging on my mini-trampoline.
I am looking for ways to "bribe" IGM into thinking that 5 minutes at a stretch on the bike "isn't so bad" .... (croons in a sing-song voice ... "worth 60 calories of Dark Chocolate Baaaaark Thinnnnnnnns ...... or 2 arrowroot cookies dunked in fresh mint teeeaaaa .... " )
... but I also have to spend less time jogging around my virtual island (which IGM has been up to for YEARS and still
LOVES doing ) and put a small PART of 4 or 5 evenings per week into French Grammar review study ... only an hour at a stretch .... trying to frame it as "This is That" vocabulary recognition and "Spot the Pattern" tense-ending recognition games, with a (short) trip to The Virtual Island as a reward.
All this is "refreshing the memory" and "moving what I already know to front of brain" NOT learning from scratch ... and I have to keep reminding IGM that "you've done this before .... twice now ... so it's not like you CAN"T do it .... "2 -
Who else has Instant Gratification Monkey stall-tactics to work around? What kind of tricks does YOUR little critter get up to?0
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MARCH GRAND FINALE!!!
As a whole we lost 244.8 lbs or 0.95% !!!
TEAM % LOST
1st - SHRINKING ASSETS- 1.61%
2nd - WAIST AWAYS- 1.60%
3rd - MISSION SLIMPOSSIBLES- 1.32%
TEAM LBS LOST
1st - SHRINKING ASSETS -66.4
2nd - WAIST AWAYS- 58.0
3rd - MISSION SLIMPOSSIBLES - 53.2
INDIVIDUAL % LOST
1st - @austinruadhain -6.18%
2nd - @coleen312 - 5.16%
3rd - @slimn2016 - 4.79%
INDIVUDUAL LBS LOST
1st - @nuggetbrain - 11.6
2nd -@coleen312 - 9.6
2nc - @Luciicul - 9.6
3rd - @Austinruadhain -9.3
HONORABLE MENTIONS
@reflectionofme
@peria4686
@martinsesther887
@chrysaliscove
@Angielove88
@shadow2641
@confidentraven
@saramakingchanges
@loriab901
@mulecantor
@jactop
@gingerpwr
@carlsoda8
We're #2!! And 58 pounds of us are no longer here in April. That's a lot, and it's GONE. Don't let it back! Keep up that commitment, drive, and discipline!4 -
April : Step challenge
4/1/19-16,121
4/2/-16,1293 -
STEPS - 4/1 - 12301
Good day today...spin class done and league bowling this evening!
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Today's steps - 12,412. Now off to bed.3
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Weigh-in Wednesday
PW: 186.8
CW: 185.64 -
Steps
3/31 - 13307
4/1 - 11963
4/2 - 11239
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Need some advice. I have been eating at the same calorie limit (1520 set by MFP) since joining MFP and been losing weight consistently. Some of my friends who are on MFP think I should now lower my limit. What do you think? I feel I should not mess with something that's working but I also don't want my weight to stall.3
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"Every organization has systems which are perfectly designed for the results that they currently produce." (whether profits, losses, or juuust breaking even)
When we apply that concept to the human being, it would be something like this, "Everyone has habits that are currently causing us to be over, under or maintaining a healthy weight and fitness."
If you want to change your life, then change your habits....that takes time; desire; accountability and picking yourself back up when you have fallen.
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Wise words that didn't originate with me. But oooooo so true!1 -
Need some advice. I have been eating at the same calorie limit (1520 set by MFP) since joining MFP and been losing weight consistently. Some of my friends who are on MFP think I should now lower my limit. What do you think? I feel I should not mess with something that's working but I also don't want my weight to stall.
Three questions for you ... ok FOUR questions ....- How long have you been on MFP
- How much weight have you lost so far ?
- How much weight till your target?
- What is your current "want to lose X per week" rate?
I will post a link later that explains it better and in more detail .... but the MFP formula for setting your target starts with Basal Metabolic Rate (how many calories would you need to maintian your CURRENT PROFILE WEIGHT if you were in a coma) + an estimate of NON-exercise calories likely burned per day, based on your "reported lifestyle" setting (sedentary, lightly active, very active etc) - a predeterminied deficit based on how much you say you want to lose per week.
Factors like how many exercise-calories you burn / eat back also play a factor.
There is a chart (I have to find again!) that points out safe rates-of-change depending on how much still to lose.
Give some more info, and we can provide healthier guidance.
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Wednesdays are for the 5.5 "W"s .... who, what, when, where, why ..... and how
For this first Wednesday - apply some of the above to letting us know your short term goal (for the week, or the month) and WHAT ACTIVE STEPS you will use to achieve it.
Who will you exercise with?
How many reps / how much more weight lifted will give you a new Personal Best"
What will you be doing instead of late-night snacking? When do you pack your lunch / do your logging?
Wednesdays are also our weekly Non-Scale Victory Celebration Days. What measurable accomplishment can we happy-dance for you about?
(I have been on my stationary bike before work for TWO DAYS IN A ROW now!!!)2 -
My goal for the month is to report a measurable drop in Body Fat % by putting stationary bike HIITs back into my exercise routine most days.1
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- How long have you been on MFP
- How much weight have you lost so far ?
- How much weight till your target?
- What is your current "want to lose X per week" rate?
1. I've been on MFP 11ish weeks
2. I've lost 16lb
3. About another 40 lb till my ideal weight (midrange of healthy BMI)
4. I've put my ideal loss as 1.5 lb per week but I have been losing more then that some weeks although the last couple of weeks it has been around 1 lb a week.
I excersize roughly 2 hours per week (1 hour aerobics class and 3x 20 minutes of toning)
I'll be grateful for any advice, I find all the calculaters/mathematics confusing.1 -
Steps 4\2~ 19,4491
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1. I've been on MFP 11ish weeks
2. I've lost 16lb
3. About another 40 lb till my ideal weight (midrange of healthy BMI)
4. I've put my ideal loss as 1.5 lb per week but I have been losing more then that some weeks although the last couple of weeks it has been around 1 lb a week.
I excersize roughly 2 hours per week (1 hour aerobics class and 3x 20 minutes of toning)
I'll be grateful for any advice, I find all the calculaters/mathematics confusing.
You are doing really well, and I understand you don't want to change what you're doing just because someone suggested it. I never really liked those calculator charts either, but you can be your own simple experiment. Stick with what you are doing. If you stop losing, lower your calories and/or increase your exercise. If that works better, stay with that calorie limit if the rate of loss is safe (1.5 pounds per week is plenty!). There will always be the occasional week with more or no loss, but if you are a fairly strict logger and can stay within your calorie limit without going too crazy, you should be able to make small adjustments and see what happens.
The reason your friends might be right is that a smaller person burns fewer calories just to stay alive. They are congratulating you on your new smaller size! (Ok, sometimes, I really hate being small. But I really love being small. I'm only barely 5'1", so the low calorie limit is sometimes highly annoying!)0 -
DEPARTMENT OF HEADS UP!
If you have not checked out the Moderators' Challenge and you're short of workout ideas, didn't get to yours, need something totally simple and equipment-free, or for whatever reason - go on over to
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10735994/week-1-moderators-challenge#latest
In the little blocks for each day, there are the exercises and a little timer. It is easy and fun. Your kids will laugh at you, or join you, or just roll their eyes and walk away, depending on their age. Your pets will wonder what the heck is going on. Your significant others better join in, or go cook dinner or something. Have fun! Put on the music!
WEDNESDAY WEIGH-INS:
@Fourathomej
@karenesg
@offitgoes
@Perla4686 - received and logged - thanks! and well done!
LATE WEIGH-INS: let's go
Sunday:
@MrsBeckiC1 - been invisible for a while. Are you still there?
@MrsRecinos0507 - still wondering if your opening weight is the same as your Sunday weight. Thanks!
Monday:
@Astrue - another invisible one - if you see this, let us know if you're sticking with the team or not.
@tdrjustus3
DUE TOMORROW (Thursday):
@Blackbeautysue
@Cory172 -
Week 1 Weigh in day Wed
PW 177.4
CW 177.22 -
Week 1 Weigh in day Wed
PW 150.2
CW. 149.43 -
STEPS : 4/2 - 137773
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Hello Fat2Fit Challengers!
My name is Steve (aka Steplaj) and I am the group owner for the Fat2Fit Weight Loss Challenge and Support Group. I would like to welcome each and every one of our new and returning challengers. This is truly a spectacular group with an absolutely amazing group of people.
First and foremost, this group belongs to all of us... My moderators and I welcome any input, thoughts, idea's, etc... You can feel free to tag the moderators in your team thread, or you can private message us directly. Your moderators are;
There are currently six (6) teams and we are beginning this month with approximately 170 active challengers. We always welcome new challengers and you are our best marketing tool, so please feel free to share our group with your family, friends, etc... You can even request they be placed on your team if they decide to join us.
I would like to point out a couple of things about our group. Did you know we have (under announcements) a thread for people with Fitbits and Smart Watches to connect with and add each other? The thread can be found by clicking on this link;
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10478975/fitness-tracker-users#latest
We also have a link which will bring you to the group spreadsheet. All you need to do is click the link below;
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mn3iZQRYdPZnr_O7a1Cj34mh5g0Axlu3TEBlfeAwSwU/edit?usp=sharing
Finally, in past months we have had a "buddy" group where you could post if you were interested in being partnered with a "fitness buddy" to work with you along your fitness journey. I would like to ask everyone what people think about reinstating the buddy system and pairing people up once again. This system helped in the past with things like accountability and support and built some really strong friendships.
If you are interested, please tag Beka ( @beka3695 ) Greg ( @Navydaddjtc ) and myself in a post and let us know...
Thank You, Good Luck, and Have Fun!
Steve ( @steplaj )
Group Owner/Moderator
Team Captain - Workout Warriors
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Wednesdays are for the 5.5 "W"s .... who, what, when, where, why ..... and how
For this first Wednesday - apply some of the above to letting us know your short term goal (for the week, or the month) and WHAT ACTIVE STEPS you will use to achieve it.
Who will you exercise with?
How many reps / how much more weight lifted will give you a new Personal Best"
What will you be doing instead of late-night snacking? When do you pack your lunch / do your logging?
Wednesdays are also our weekly Non-Scale Victory Celebration Days. What measurable accomplishment can we happy-dance for you about?
(I have been on my stationary bike before work for TWO DAYS IN A ROW now!!!)
I like this @BMcC9
Who will you exercise with? My grandson and granddaughter because walking to bus stop for one and the school for the other one. This will be over an hour walk all together (I track by taking screen shots of my start at stop/waiting time so I can add my actual walking time).
How many reps / how much more weight lifted will give you a “Personal Best?” For me at the moment it would be fitting more steps in or longer route.
What will you be doing instead of late-night snacking? Actually sleeping, I lead a very boring life and sometimes am asleep after 8pm (est) if stay awake go to bed between 9-9:30pm.
When do you pack your lunch / do your logging? I work on my days meals in the morning when I get up, although breakfast get filled in earlier in the week because eat the same thing most days. It helps me to be accountable
Where - walking will be done in my neighborhood, it doesn’t cost anything and I don’t have to wait for someone else.
why – to get healthy, in shape and lose weight! These are my goals, plus some set up for specific amounts of weight to lose by a certain day etc.
NSV – clothes fitting much loser, no double chin and looks thinner in pics, much more active now.
I hope I did the W's right!
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