Summer prep

Sunshinfit
Sunshinfit Posts: 232 Member
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This challenge is for anyone trying to lose a few pounds before the first day of summer ( June 21st). It will begin 4/7 but you can join any time. On The first day post your starting weight, goal weight, something that went well and something you could improve on that day to support you reaching your goal. Each day you will post something that went well and something you can work on, and on Sunday you will post you current weight.

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  • fourathomej
    fourathomej Posts: 4,413 Member
    This I can do:
    SW: 154.8
    GW: 140
    I got in my workout even though I had No time!
    I need to work on nutrition...its just been a rough few days - food wise :(
  • fourathomej
    fourathomej Posts: 4,413 Member
    @Sunshinfit How did your day go?
  • Sunshinfit
    Sunshinfit Posts: 232 Member
    Sorry I didn’t get a chance to post yesterday. Weekends are difficult for sticking with my calories budget. I ended up consuming over 400 more cals then what I am allowed yesterday. On the other hand I was also pretty active. My start weight is 140.8 and goal weight is 130. What I did well is I did not snack before dinner and had a cup of plan peppermint tea instead. What did not go so well is I ate about twice as much dinner as I planned.
  • Sunshinfit
    Sunshinfit Posts: 232 Member
    Today went well. I decided 140 is a good weight for me to be at. My new focus will be toning up for the summer. I stayed well below my allowed intake and got in plenty of walking. One thing I could improve on is my sugar intake. I loooove sweets and fruit. Something I did well was fitting in a mini leg workout even though I did not have much time for it.
  • Comms0p
    Comms0p Posts: 228 Member
    Can I join? I joined another group similar to this and you have the same goal as I do (sorta) started at 140lbs on April 1st.
    Goal weight: 130-135lbs (with muscle tone)

    April 8 - 2019
    weight: 139

    I try to workout 4 times a week and have active rest days. I do have at least 1 complete rest day.
    My weaknesses: popcorn, chocolate and pastries.
  • Sunshinfit
    Sunshinfit Posts: 232 Member
    Yes please do
  • fourathomej
    fourathomej Posts: 4,413 Member
    @Sunshinfit Nice that your feel good at your weight...I'm waiting for that!!!
    @Comms0p Welcome aboard!! So with ya on the popcorn and pastries and don't even talk to me about Cinnamon buns...yikes!

    Yesterday was a better day...It was a rest day, needed it! Just not sleeping well past few nights.
    What I did well? Hmmmm...I made dinner...it was good...lol
    Need to work on night snacking...I always seem to gravitate towards food at night. I don't mind at all if I stick to healthier food or only have 1 serving. So that is my goal at the moment.

    Slept better last night so that's a huge plus! Today is BodyPump and League Bowling tonight.
  • Comms0p
    Comms0p Posts: 228 Member
    APRIL 9-2019
    I slept well (had night shift) Woke up and drank my 2 cups of BCAAs before coffee (getting used to that routine and no crash after) I am still within my calorie and macro intake. Usually consider this (2nd night shift) as my complete rest day. I have no time in between for a quick workout. I basically wake up, get kids from school, cook supper, pack my food and head into work. I do need to rest though, as I can still feel yesterday's workout! Chest is kinda tight.
  • Sunshinfit
    Sunshinfit Posts: 232 Member
    I stayed just barely under my allowed intake. Candy at work didn’t help. I got in plenty of walking again today but not much other activity. Still need to work on my sugar intake.
  • nikkibrianne64
    nikkibrianne64 Posts: 89 Member
    Hello! I want to start!
    SW:146
    He:135
    Yesterday I had a rest day and slept well. Today I will resist any sweets that are on the table at work. :)
  • fourathomej
    fourathomej Posts: 4,413 Member
    @nikkibrianne64 Welcome!!!

    Did well: under calories...stuck to plan!
    Work on: today nothing...it was a good day!!!

    Tomorrow is dentist. I've broken the same back molar 3 times now. It's getting pulled in the morning!!!😭
  • Comms0p
    Comms0p Posts: 228 Member
    April 10th - Leg day
    Slept a few hours then went on to the gym. Workout was longer than I expected, but felt great. Love leg days. Don't usually do much around the house just basic stuff. Was below my calorie intake and near perfect macro accountability! Although it said my projected weight would be like 175lbs in 5 days...??🤔
  • fourathomej
    fourathomej Posts: 4,413 Member
    @nikkibrianne64 @commsop @Sunshinfit How was everyone's day!!!
  • fourathomej
    fourathomej Posts: 4,413 Member
    Mine not great...tooth pulled. Not fun. Can't really eat a ton. Jaw is killing me...no workout.

    Tomorrow will be better....hope you all had a great day!!
  • Comms0p
    Comms0p Posts: 228 Member
    fourathomej wrote: »
    @nikkibrianne64 @commsop @Sunshinfit How was everyone's day!!!

    Today was non stop. Back Day and some abs, still under my caloric intake - gotta get a snack in before I close my log. Took dog for 5k walk - still chilly! Brrr, trying to shake off the chill still.

    Thanks for asking! 😊
  • Comms0p
    Comms0p Posts: 228 Member
    fourathomej wrote: »
    Mine not great...tooth pulled. Not fun. Can't really eat a ton. Jaw is killing me...no workout.

    Tomorrow will be better....hope you all had a great day!!

    Oooh sounds like an uncomfortable day! And that's true, the next can only get better! You rest and take care of your pain management, still looong ways before summer!
  • Comms0p
    Comms0p Posts: 228 Member
    April 12. Good day. Shoulders done and calves. Different exercises then what I'm used to but love the change up. Went over calories but exercise countered that by a few: I try not to let that happen though.
  • fourathomej
    fourathomej Posts: 4,413 Member
    @Comms0p I try and stay out of my exercise calories as well. I started calorie cycling a few weeks ago and it sure has been nice.

    Jaw is still sore...to add on to my luck. When they pulled my back molar they noticed the one in front if it is cracked too...uuuhhhggg...

    Anyway....today we went for a hike. 135 minutes - with too much elevation. My legs are jello. That is it for my day....lol
  • nikkibrianne64
    nikkibrianne64 Posts: 89 Member
    Last couple days I've done well! I thought I logged yesterday but maybe I forgot.

    April 13: I did fantastic with eating. I'm trying very hard to include green veggies at every meal/snacking. Remembered to take my vitamins, and did house work all day to stay active
  • nikkibrianne64
    nikkibrianne64 Posts: 89 Member
    How's everyone weekend going? It may snow here in Chicago land today! 😊
  • Comms0p
    Comms0p Posts: 228 Member
    April 13 - was out of town for daughter's First Jiu-jitsu tournament. Hard to stay on target with Macros, I did try though. Not enough water. No workout - considered my rest day.

    April 14 - Start of Telecommunicator's Week - Had Brunch at work and went almost over and I still have supper left to log! And I happen to start my Shredded Cuts supplements (maybe a defeated purpose, maybe a godsend lol) I did a short walk on an incline at work after the meal, will be doing some HIIT at home after work!

    I hope everyone's weekend went well!
  • Comms0p
    Comms0p Posts: 228 Member
    edited April 2019
    nikkibrianne64 wrote: »
    How's everyone weekend going? It may snow here in Chicago land today! 😊

    Raining here - Rather that than snow. I need to add more green veggies in my diet as well. I have too much protein and need more help digesting..... I am taking digestive enzymes but don't seem to be as effective. Any ideas???
  • fourathomej
    fourathomej Posts: 4,413 Member
    @nikkibrianne64 You can have the snow...so done with that one!! lol I've seen some pics...how much did you get?

    @Comms0p It's been raining here too...I love the rain. Hubby loves his motorcycle, so NOT a fan of the rain...lol

    SW: 154.8
    GW: 140

    Apr 8: 154.8
    Apr 15: 152.8 - Really happy I went back to calorie cycling. Changing it up sure helped.

    @Sunshinfit How are you doing??
  • Comms0p
    Comms0p Posts: 228 Member
    Forgot to put in my weight for Sunday (I didn't check as I did not go to the gym and I use their scale there)

    SW: 139
    GW: 130
    CW: 138 so I lost about 2 pounds since I started (original weight was 140 on April 8th)

    Today went great - had a few too many calories and the workout did not counter it either (boo)
    Today's work out was on Legs - Shock week - lots of supersets and dropsets. I can see more muscle definition and building some nice pipes :smiley:
    I can try to resist the treats that are being brought into work - Telecommunicator's Week! If only I didn't get cravings during the hormonal phases "sigh"

    How's everyone doing?

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