WEIGHT NO MORE - April 2019
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Hi everyone! My name is Shirin. I'm 39, married, and a stay-at-home mom to a 7 and 3-year-old. I live in Minnesota. I joined this team in September 2018 after deciding I needed to get serious about losing weight for good. I had been gaining weight ever since having my second child. I was also self-conscious and feeling guilty that I had avoided pools and beaches all last summer even though my kids love them. This summer will be different!
My starting weight (August 2018) was 192 pounds. I’m now at 160 pounds, so 32 pounds down. My goal weight is 130, but I’ll be incredibly excited to get to a normal BMI again (141 at 5’3”). This team has helped me be accountable and I always appreciate the ideas and support from other members! My mindset has really changed over the last 7 months… I know I will get back to a healthy weight!
My April goals:- Log all of my food, every day
- Get 10,000 steps per day
- Exercise – strength, cardio, and yoga
- Strength training: Workout DVDs/YouTube videos (2x week)
- Yoga: Adriene’s Yoga – “Act” April 2019 program (2x week)
- Cardio: Walk outside or cardio workout videos (2x week)
- Drink 64 ounces of water each day
- Weight goal by end of April: 156 pounds
I hope everyone has a successful April! We can do this!
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Welcome new members.
I'm Tracy, from New Hampshire. I'm 46 years old with 2 kids, 24 and 21. I will be married 24 years in April. I struggle with losing and gaining the same 5 pounds, it's very frustrating. I have been to the Dr and I will be seeing and ent next week, hoping to get some answers. If nothing outrageous is found I may try Jenny Craig for a bit, but we will see.
I did follow through on goals last week. I walked over 10,000 steps every day except for 1, I did log my food daily, except 2 and 1 day I forgot to finish my diary. I plan on doing the same this week.3 -
I am back from the shore. I am really looking forward to the nice weather and spending more time down there. For tonight, I am going to reflect on March (which was good for me) and make goals for April. I will share with you all in the am.
@Mrsbell8well, @phoebe112476,@pacsnc6,@Shirin_k, and @ljdanny Love the introductions! Thank you!
@CassieGetsFit2013 Whenever you feel like talking, you know we are here. Hugs!
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Twyla77
Week 1
Weigh in day: Sunday March 31
Previous Weight: 126
Todays Weight: 126.8
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Happy April, everyone!
Yesterday was okay. Didn't log but I was under on calories and did weights and walking in the morning.
Hey new members! I'm Casey, I'm 42, and am a teacher in North Carolina. I joined this group in late December so I could start the new year with discipline and accountability, and boy am I thankful I did! Down 16 lbs so far!
Okay, April goals:
1. Log all food every day (I've been getting lazy)
2. Round 2 of 100 ab challenge (anybody else want to do it with me?)
3. Substitute tea for coffee twice a week4 -
user id: amsandos
week number week 2
Weigh day monday
pw 139
cw 137
That is my 2lb gain coming off happy days. Not bad considering the food fest I had on Tuesday and the fact that I am on my period and usually weight heavy. For the next week I am working to maintain. I have reset my app and I am not going to lie I am really excited by my new calorie allowance. I have 2 rules 1. I must eat to 2 on the hunger scale, 2 I am not allowed sweets(candies), biscuit(cookies), cakes and crisps (chips). I want to make sure that even though I will be eating more I am not eating junk. The idea is that I am fuelling my body for my half martahon. I have been so tired lately I think it might be because I am either not eating enough or I am not eating enough and then filling myself up with trash. I am a bit nervous about eating more which is really silly but I am thinking of it as a dress rehersal for when I get to my target weight. I will need to think about what I am eating and maintaining a balanced diet for the rest of my life - because this is for keeps.8 -
Happy April 1st!! FINALLY...I feel like we've made it!!! I LOVE April, May, June, July and August so much!!!
And..welcome new members! We are a super supportive and friendly group!
Sunday check in
Food - good
Water - low
Exercise - didn't get all my normal steps, but we did go hiking for a bit. Kinda muddy and snowy still.
@amsondos - good luck with your training! I suspect your tiredness is coming from the sugar you eat. It sure does it for me! When you mentioned staying away from sweets and biscuits, we were watching Mary Berry Easter special last night and she made a pie crust with digestive cookies and butter. OH MY GOODNESS - doesn't that sound good? I love love LOVE digestive cookies!! Alas, I do not eat them anymore, but I've had my fair share! One thing I've noticed is that I don't shy away from talking about my favorite foods (Cadbury Mini Eggs) or watching baking shows. I used to in the past, but now I'm working on developing a better relationship with foods so it doesn't send me on a bender
Busy busy day for me today..hope everyone has an amazing 1st day of the new month!!
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Hi everyone, Happy April and welcome new team members! I am Lisa from Toronto, Canada. I live here with my husband and our two boys. I started on MFP in January 2018 and lost about 33 lbs, then gained much of it back in the fall thanks to a bad running injury (sciatica). I started with the team in January of this year, and overall, have lost 15 lbs. Like a few of the other team members, I am small (5’3”) and currently at 152 lbs. I would like to get to a healthy bmi (141 lbs) and then lose a few more. My secondary goal is to get back to running, which I love to do. You will hear a lot about my physio because I have to be vigilant and do my exercises twice daily. Recovery has been a long haul, but I am finally turning a corner and having some pain free days. I am also a long time vegetarian and Marie Kondo devotee. Am happy to report that our house is still tidy after our January tidying bonanza! My goal for April is to lose 3 to 4 lbs and fingers crossed, get medical clearance to start running again. Good luck everyone!6
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Check in for: Sunday
Logged food: no but on track
Water: 64 oz
Steps or exercise: 13,054 and 75 min beach walk
I had a good day yesterday. I just didn't log dinner just because I was rushed and forgot. I was thinking over March and I did have a great month.
March's accomplishments-
1. I really did well with getting exercise in almost every day. I even got up early so I could fit it in. Usually I procrastinate and end up working out late which wasn't working for me
2. I hit 10K steps or over for all but 2 days in March
3. 64 oz water or more each day.
4. PLANNING-I think this was key. I planned my food, days exercise, water. I even planned what I was doing for work. I am a big fly by the seat of your pants girl...who know how much easier planning makes life Lol!
5. Logging food consistently
6. Reading my Beck diet solution book,listening to PNP and checking in here daily to keep my head in the game.
7. I lost over 5 lbs this month AND got into ONEderland!
8. Made some progress with eating intuitively but still have a ways to go.
This month I want to continue all of the above. I really need to make these part of my routine. I had a very structured month with work and that is going away. I apparently need the structure so I need to create my own. The big thing I want to work on is the eating intuitively. I have been on so many restrictive diets and they haven't worked for me. I want to be able to eat what I want, healthy of course, but be able to stop eating when I am full no matter how good it tastes. I also need to work on saying no to myself when I want snacks or food when I am not hungry. I have good and bad days with this. I am also going to start doing a little more with exercise but I have to be careful. I have been having hip pain and don't want to push it too much. I am still in PT for my shoulder. I am starting to think the hip isn't going to go away and I probably need to go to the doctor. Ugh!
I would love to see everyone's reflections on the past month and goals for the coming month. Remember your goals do not have to be difficult. Make one small change and stick with it. Small changes add up!
@twyla77 I hope you aren't upset about that small gain. That isn't bad at all especially with being away. You did awesome in Vegas, you made good choices and you got a ton of walking in so be proud and start making plans for your next trip. Use what worked or what didn't in Vegas as a guide. There is no failing, it is all a learning process.
@GingerPwr Your abs are going to be rock hard if they aren't already! Please post the link again to the challenge. Somebody may want to join you! I was scared away last time but maybe I can do it with some modifications. Great goals for the month too!
@amsandos Whoo hoo! Nice loss! I love your plan for the month too. I am working on some of the same things as far as the hunger scale and making this a way of life. You are doing awesome!
@carlsoda I think the next thing I need to work on is having a better relationship with food. I have to avoid my problem food and sometimes that doesn't work out for me. It would be nice to still have the things I love but in moderation. Have a wonderful (even if it is busy) first day of April!
@Cafelelia I didn't know running may be a possibility by the end of the month! That is exciting news! I will keep my fingers crossed for you! I also have to mention that I am not at all surprised that your home is still "tidy"! You and your family kicked butt and gave 110% I am not there yet, it is cleaned but I didn't have the time to focus. I am doing it full force in the fall.7 -
Daily Check in for: Sunday
Food: Logged, under
Water: 40 oz
Exercise and steps: 30 minute walk outside and 13,680 steps
I did well yesterday. Stuck to my food plan and took a nice walk outside. It wasn’t that warm, but the fresh air felt good. My food is all logged and prepped for the day and I’m planning to do yoga this afternoon. Have a great Monday!
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User ID: jedaschultz
Week Number: Week 1
Previous weight: 200
Current weight: 200.4
Up a bit this week but that's okay. Our daughter who is a teacher was on spring break and she and her husband came to visit. We grilled out and went to a dinner theater with a buffet one night. Back on track again today and have already been to the gym.6 -
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@Julie8468
@summerandskye
Come over and say hi!
@Shirin_K It is nice to get out and walk in the fresh air! Sounds like you ended last month on a high note and are ready to have another awesome month!
@jedashultz That is not bad at all, basically maintaining. I am glad you had a nice visit with your daughter. I know you will get right back on track!3 -
@gingerpwr yes I will do the ab challenge with you. Can you please post the link again?0
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MARCH WEEK 4 WINNERS...
As a whole we lost 68.4 lbs or 0.15% !!!
TEAM % LOST
1st - Mission Slimpossibles- 0.39%
2nd - Shrinking Assets- 0.27%
3rd - Waist Aways- 0.26%
TEAM LBS LOST
1st - Mission Slimpossibles - 15.7
2nd - Shrinking Assets- 11.1
3rd - Waist Aways - 9.2
INDIVIDUAL % LOST
1st - @DreaRn15 - 2.70%
2nd - @ChrysalisCove - 2.09%
3rd - @SaraMakingChanges - 1.83%
INDIVUDUAL LBS LOST
1st - @DreaRN15 - 7.8
2nd - @NuggetBrain - 4.8
3rd - @ChrysalisCove -4.2
HONORABLE MENTIONS
@megnolia82
@amico717
@kammerkvi
@Coleen312
@angielove88
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Daily check in Sunday
I was pretty tired yesterday after all the hustle of the weekend activities with family and the memorial. I overate on Saturday and 1/2 the day Sunday before noon. Even though my food was all within my Yes Yes list's it was still too much for me. I knew I was eating either emotions or trying to fill a need to be a social eater. As a result of all this food my body went Kapha wacky. I am back to being out of balance and it is very uncomfortable. I stopped eating at noon yesterday and am doing a very light cleanse today. This morning I weighed just as a sneak peek. My weight was still the same which made me very happy. It was only 3 short days but we all know how much damage we are capable of when it comes to our health plans. In a way I feel somewhat lucky that my body rebels and tells me that I am out of balance. I will be spending the next few days regrouping and getting my Kapha back on a healthy course.
I was reflecting on my success and realized that part of my success is my strong desire to keep my health strong and to hit my goal weight target. I want these things more than I want to overeat or to give into temptations. So bottom line as we figure out what works and what doesn't...I realize we have to want it...really want it more than just about anything else. So I want it...I really want it and each week the scale reflects my efforts. 140's on my radar.6 -
User ID: NuggetBrain
Week Number: Week 1 (Monday)
Previous weight: 252.6
Current weight: 253.63 -
Hello everyone! Welcome to April! Welcome new members!
My name is Kirsten, I am 47 years old, married for 20 years this June, I have 2 sons, 18 & 14 and I work full-time in the financial industry.
I have always struggled with my weight, I was really too overweight as I child, but I was never skinny. I joined WW for the first time when I was 14 years old and have been off & on since then. I am currently a Lifetime WW member, but I am currently over my goal weight, trying to get back on track. I was at my heaviest when I was around 18-21 years old. I was in denial until I would see pics of myself. Right before my 21st birthday, my friend asked me to be a bride's maid in her wedding. I decided I did not want to be the fat girl in the wedding and that is when I got serious about losing weight. I gave up red meat, pork etc, I only eat seafood & poultry and I think I could give that up, but I do not think I could go Vegan. I also added a lot of exercise into my life and dropped a ton of weight over 6 months. I have pretty much kept the majority of it off other than my pregnancies and was able to lose it after each pregnancy.
I have a tendency to fluctuate. I try to stay around 150 pounds, but it has been difficult. I was 155 in December, now I am back in the 170's, but almost out after this weekend. I had a great weekend, especially yesterday with my food and exercise. I am really going to make every effort to really get back on track in April. I am determined!
I weighed myself this morning and I am down a little over 3 pounds, so this week should be good! I am really trying to remind myself how good I feel when I eat well & exercise and that eating crap is not worth how bad it makes me feel!
Have a great day & week! Bring on the Spring!
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Congrats to last weeks winners! @NuggetBrain for second place over all and first place for our team. @sleepymom5 for second place for our team (wow! I never place Lol!) and to @ Mrsbell8well for 3rd place for our team!
@Mrsbell8well I know you will be feeling better soon. I am sure that getting back to your plan will help. I know you will be in the 140s before you know it!
@NuggetBrain You did have a big loss last week. Hopefully you are still on track and that is just fluid or hormones. Hope all is going well!
@kirsten11872 Looks like you are already making progress! Wtg Kirsten!!
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Monday Weigh Ins still due
@bmaison2014
@gottagetthisdown
@summerandskye
Tuesday's Weigh In
@Phoebe112476
Wednesday's Weigh Ins
@GingerPwr
@Mrsbell8well
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User ID: gottagetthisdown
Week Number: Week 1
Weigh in day: Monday
Previous weight: 164
Current weight: 166
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