TEAM: The Slimsons (May)
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💬How many of you have taken “before” photos?
💬When you reach your goal weight, do you plan on posting your before/after pics in the Success Stories thread to inspire others? Maybe even your social media page if you have one? Or will you just keep them to yourself?
@o0kody0o I take pictures periodically, and when I do, I also post them in the thread, just did that, back in march I think...but I'll repost... I'm down 90 lbs to date, and working on getting the last little bit off, not really sure how much that is, but I'm determined to finish it now.
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CindyJNC1963 wrote: »
4 to 5 lbs a week is a LOT of weight to lose in one week. I hope you are working with a licensed medical professional. You aren't supposed to lose more than 1% of your total body weight per week. For someone under 200 lbs that is less than 2 lbs per week. Also, as we all learn the hard way, weight loss isn't linear. You might lose 6 lbs one week and not lose a pound for the next three weeks. That recently happened to me. I'm not really trying to be critical, but I don't want you to set yourself up for failure either.
I do also hope that is with a licensed medical professional, but 1% on average is just that, an average and is deemed safe as it is pretty much safe for everyone, but in some cases, it's completely safe for someone to lose more than that per week, and over time, the average will likely come out to about 1% a week.
It's also normal for people to lose more than 2 lbs a week at the beginning of their weight loss journey...
I also am not trying to be critical, there are risks included with extreme weight loss for a prolonged period of time, and that's just something to be mindful of.1 -
@303lissy Great day!! Way to sneak some exercise in during lunch!!
@CourtneyLomonaco Great days, you're doing great!!
@melodyis4reals I've had MFP premium before, and there's really only a couple of features that I felt like really made it worth it, I don't have it now, the ability to set your macros by grams and not % and the ability to turn off exercise calories if you have like a fitbit connected, those features really made it worth it for me, for a while, I don't track with MFP at the moment, so that doesn't matter to me right now, so currently I don't have it.
@vicky2767 Congrats on your son's confirmation, now that family's gone and things are slowing down, you can get back into your normal routine
You got this.
@CindyJNC1963 Omg, you have no idea just how bad my yard looks, like so bad, I had pretty much given up on it, all of these houses have these perfect green yards, deep green and mine, is mostly weeds that I cut like they're grass, but I've started killing the weeds and planting grass seed and it's starting to get better....so here's to hoping that I can do this...
@tinak33 great day staying under and finding options to make it work!
@SLIMn2016 hang in there, you got this! I have been pretty wiped out myself, trying to get past the tiredness, but I am super tired!1 -
CindyJNC1963 wrote: »
4 to 5 lbs a week is a LOT of weight to lose in one week. I hope you are working with a licensed medical professional. You aren't supposed to lose more than 1% of your total body weight per week. For someone under 200 lbs that is less than 2 lbs per week. Also, as we all learn the hard way, weight loss isn't linear. You might lose 6 lbs one week and not lose a pound for the next three weeks. That recently happened to me. I'm not really trying to be critical, but I don't want you to set yourself up for failure either.
I do also hope that is with a licensed medical professional, but 1% on average is just that, an average and is deemed safe as it is pretty much safe for everyone, but in some cases, it's completely safe for someone to lose more than that per week, and over time, the average will likely come out to about 1% a week.
It's also normal for people to lose more than 2 lbs a week at the beginning of their weight loss journey...
I also am not trying to be critical, there are risks included with extreme weight loss for a prolonged period of time, and that's just something to be mindful of.
You are correct. I should have said "on average". You are also right about it being easier in the beginning. I was just a bit concerned about a goal that high.
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Daily Post: May 7th
Track: Yes
Calories under goal: Yes
Exercise: 14,650 steps
I was able to walk 11K steps at work today and then did another mile on the treadmill when I got home.
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Tracked yes
Calories 50 over
Exercise nope
Today sucked. I felt like crap all day. Saw my doctor and she said im drinking too much water for my body and going into Hyponatremia(low blood sodium) she only wants me to drink at most 70oz a day. She's running more tests to see the reason this is happening.
And I thought water was good for me? 😩😩😩1 -
Daily Post (Tuesday)
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes
Exercise: No
Had a crazy hectic day. Ready for hump day!1 -
cydneebauman wrote: »Tracked yes
Calories 50 over
Exercise nope
Today sucked. I felt like crap all day. Saw my doctor and she said im drinking too much water for my body and going into Hyponatremia(low blood sodium) she only wants me to drink at most 70oz a day. She's running more tests to see the reason this is happening.
And I thought water was good for me? 😩😩😩
@cydneebauman It is good for you. Sodium is also necessary, there's probably a reason you're having these issues and barring a medical condition underlying, it's possible you may just need to increase your sodium intake. I had to. I don't consume carbs which help you retain water and also sodium so in my case it's as simple as increasing my intake. And I can tell when I haven't had enough, I feel like crap.
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cydneebauman wrote: »Tracked yes
Calories 50 over
Exercise nope
Today sucked. I felt like crap all day. Saw my doctor and she said im drinking too much water for my body and going into Hyponatremia(low blood sodium) she only wants me to drink at most 70oz a day. She's running more tests to see the reason this is happening.
And I thought water was good for me? 😩😩😩
@cydneebauman It is good for you. Sodium is also necessary, there's probably a reason you're having these issues and barring a medical condition underlying, it's possible you may just need to increase your sodium intake. I had to. I don't consume carbs which help you retain water and also sodium so in my case it's as simple as increasing my intake. And I can tell when I haven't had enough, I feel like crap.
My sodium intake is over mfp daily recommendation everyday. So we shall see what they find.0 -
Daily check in May 7
Track: Yes
Calories: Under
Exercise: Yes. 40 mins of Taekwondo.1 -
Good evening Slimsons 🤗
I was just looking through some photos of myself from just before I changed my eating habits and it got me thinking 💡
💬How many of you have taken “before” photos?
💬When you reach your goal weight, do you plan on posting your before/after pics in the Success Stories thread to inspire others? Maybe even your social media page if you have one? Or will you just keep them to yourself?
⭐️For me, I did take some “before” pics and have been taking progress photos. I like to look through these photos now and again to motivate myself and remind myself why I started, and how far I have came. Also, when I look in the mirror, I can’t really see that I’ve lost just over 27lbs but from the “before” pics, I can definitely see a difference.
I’ve always loved reading through the Success Stories and I do love seeing before/after pics. I always notice how much happier everyone looks in their “after” pics too, and that makes me happy 😊 I think I probably will share my story and photos on the Success Stories thread when I reach my goal weight.
How about you?
I wish I had documented my journey from the beginning with photos!😖😫 It's my biggest mistake--- I was so in avoidance of having my pict taken back then. The success pages are extremely motivating to me--- and so I did post my success story when I had hit my first goal at around 80 lbs lost and made a lot of MFP friends who have asked for support or advice---it's such a great community here-- I owe my life change to MFP---I tried to lose weight for years, up and down and it didn't stick until I joined the community forum here in 2015---and now for the most part I have kept the grunt of 80lbs off me---though I would like to get that 10lbs+ back off!!!🤪
I was the same when it came to having my pic taken. I would never allow anyone to take a full length photo of me, only my face, and that was bad enough for me 🙈 I can’t believe I haven’t checked out your success story from when you hit your first goal, do you have a link to the post? I’d love to see it!
I agree that it’s a great community at MFP. Nobody judges anyone else and everyone is so encouraging! I had also tried to lose weight long before joining MFP but I always kept falling off the wagon a couple of days into it. I’m really glad I came across this app 😅
Losing 80lbs and keeping it off is absolutely awesome 👏 You’re sooo close to your goal Nancy, and I can see you hitting it very soon!
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💬How many of you have taken “before” photos?
💬When you reach your goal weight, do you plan on posting your before/after pics in the Success Stories thread to inspire others? Maybe even your social media page if you have one? Or will you just keep them to yourself?
@o0kody0o I take pictures periodically, and when I do, I also post them in the thread, just did that, back in march I think...but I'll repost... I'm down 90 lbs to date, and working on getting the last little bit off, not really sure how much that is, but I'm determined to finish it now.
Wow 😮 What a transformation, you look great!0 -
Weekly weigh in
Username: Thumper0104
Week: May, week 2
Weigh day: Wednesday
PW: 157
CW: 156.8
Half a pound but heading in the right direction. Trying to tell myself that this is good and not go off the rails today 5 -
Daily Post: Tuesday 5/7
Tracked: Yes
Calories: Under
Steps: 10,119
Exercise: Elliptical 15mins., Walking the dog 25 mins.2 -
Tdrjustus3
Weigh In Day: Monday
Week 1
PW: 273
CW: 270.65 -
@tdrjustus3 AWESOME loss! Congrats! All your hard work paying off!!
@Gadgetgirl259 Great day!!
@Thumper04 Chipping away at it, great loss!!
@batgirl140 Great day, glad you made it to Taekwondo!
@cydneebauman Good luck, my sodium is way over what MFP would recommend, whatever your doctor recommends is what you should stick with (and you can adjust MFP to match that when you know).1 -
Daily Post Tuesday May 7
Tracked:Yes
Calories: Under
Steps: 8279
Exercise: No
I will be working towards 10K steps each day for the rest of the week. Didn’t realize how close I was yesterday without much effort.1 -
Daily Post: Tuesday, May 7
Tracked: Yes
Calories: WAY OVER - fast food when I had a chance.
Exercise: Yes, cleaning.
My days are a blur. Worked 9a-5p (up at 6:30a to start getting kids ready and oldest off to school). Came home, immediately took 2 kids to dance (there by 5:30p). 6:30p, brought one kid to the high school where my wife was for my oldests final Band performance. Back to dance by 7:30p to pick up my other daughter. Off to my 2nd job of commercial cleaning. That was 8p- 10p. Home by 10:30p. Shower and asleep by 11:15p.
Today, right after work I clean until around 8:30p. Home by 9ish? I don't want to give up... I just don't seem to have time to dedicate to me. Oh. And BTW, my van broke down so we are down to just ONE vehicle, but the same crazy schedule....4 -
Daily Post (Tuesday)
Track: no
Calories: way over-teacher appreciation luncheon....
Exercise: none today1 -
Weekly weigh in
Username: jmitts2
Week: May, week 2
Weigh day: Wednesday
PW: 237
CW: 234
Comments: I havent worked out the last few days due to feeling bad. Jittery, maybe tight chest feeling. I think this was caused by allergy medication so I cut out excercise, caffine and the allergy medication and now I am ready to get back at it! No more resting until my goal is complete.3 -
BEASTFIELD314 wrote: »Daily Post: Tuesday, May 7
Tracked: Yes
Calories: WAY OVER - fast food when I had a chance.
Exercise: Yes, cleaning.
My days are a blur. Worked 9a-5p (up at 6:30a to start getting kids ready and oldest off to school). Came home, immediately took 2 kids to dance (there by 5:30p). 6:30p, brought one kid to the high school where my wife was for my oldests final Band performance. Back to dance by 7:30p to pick up my other daughter. Off to my 2nd job of commercial cleaning. That was 8p- 10p. Home by 10:30p. Shower and asleep by 11:15p.
Today, right after work I clean until around 8:30p. Home by 9ish? I don't want to give up... I just don't seem to have time to dedicate to me. Oh. And BTW, my van broke down so we are down to just ONE vehicle, but the same crazy schedule....
Sounds like you have a hectic lifestyle! Is there any way at all you could maybe prepare your lunch or dinner in advance? Then stick it in the fridge or freezer? Even if it’s just lunch you make in advance, that means you won’t be grabbing any fast food for lunch at least, and that’s definitely better. Sorry I can’t think of anything else!
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BEASTFIELD314 wrote: »Daily Post: Tuesday, May 7
Tracked: Yes
Calories: WAY OVER - fast food when I had a chance.
Exercise: Yes, cleaning.
My days are a blur. Worked 9a-5p (up at 6:30a to start getting kids ready and oldest off to school). Came home, immediately took 2 kids to dance (there by 5:30p). 6:30p, brought one kid to the high school where my wife was for my oldests final Band performance. Back to dance by 7:30p to pick up my other daughter. Off to my 2nd job of commercial cleaning. That was 8p- 10p. Home by 10:30p. Shower and asleep by 11:15p.
Today, right after work I clean until around 8:30p. Home by 9ish? I don't want to give up... I just don't seem to have time to dedicate to me. Oh. And BTW, my van broke down so we are down to just ONE vehicle, but the same crazy schedule....
Wow....that IS a crazy schedule. Keep fighting. You CAN do it!!!
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Tuesday check in
Calories: way over
Tracking no
exersize walking
Water: 110 oz
Steps: 16565
todays goals Get tracking and eating back on track to many bad food choices yesterday2 -
💬How many of you have taken “before” photos?
💬When you reach your goal weight, do you plan on posting your before/after pics in the Success Stories thread to inspire others? Maybe even your social media page if you have one? Or will you just keep them to yourself?
@o0kody0o I take pictures periodically, and when I do, I also post them in the thread, just did that, back in march I think...but I'll repost... I'm down 90 lbs to date, and working on getting the last little bit off, not really sure how much that is, but I'm determined to finish it now.
what a change Your looking great0 -
CindyJNC1963 wrote: »Daily Post: May 7th
Track: Yes
Calories under goal: Yes
Exercise: 14,650 steps
I was able to walk 11K steps at work today and then did another mile on the treadmill when I got home.
Great day0 -
Daily Post: Tuesday 5/7
Tracked: Yes
Calories: Over
Exercise: Elliptical 18 mins.1 -
Monday check in
Calories and carbs; under
Water; 104 oz
Exercise; none
todays goals: walking more and drinking more water
Had a gastroscope done yesterday and found no problems. Good for anther year. On my way back to heath, Hope to be back to work in Aug. Now time to get walking Have a great day everyone
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@DeshotelK Great job with your exercise, you'll be under calories next time.
@digger61 hang in there, you'll get it next time, one day won't be too bad if you get back into it.
@jmitts2 Great loss this week!! Keep it up!
@CourtneyLomonaco Hang in there, one day won't be too bad.
@BEASTFIELD314 Hang in there, maybe look to make small changes to your routine, maybe hold off on trying to add additional exercise, you do help with the cleaning, that's good exercise, maybe you focus on your diet, after all that's where most of the weight loss comes into play anyway, maybe when you eat, start with making more mindful choices, I think that will go a long way to helping you to achieve your goals. Hang in there, it's tough, but you got this.
@tdrjustus3 You're doing great, your goal of 10k steps is awesome, one I just started working towards every day, and I started trying to get up there by hitting 5k, then 8k and now I'm working towards 12k a day. You got this, you're doing great.2 -
⭐️Daily Post: Wednesday 8 May
✅Track: Yes
✅Calories: Under
⬛️Exercise: Nothing much today apart from some walking1
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