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  • Bm00re2u
    Bm00re2u Posts: 426 Member
    Daily Post (Sunday)

    Track: No
    Calories: No
    Exercise: No

    Daily Post (Monday)

    Track: No
    Calories: Yes
    Exercise: Yes

    Daily Post (Tuesday)

    Track: No
    Calories: Yes
    Exercise: No
  • CourtneyLomonaco
    CourtneyLomonaco Posts: 562 Member
    Daily Post (Wednesday)
    Track: yes
    Calories: under
    Exercise: 24 minutes elliptical
  • AB0215
    AB0215 Posts: 7,141 Member
    SLIMn2016 wrote: »
    @AB0215 Ashley.... can I carry over my weight from last week??--- I will not be near a scale for the next 4 days.

    @SLIMn2016 thats fine, thank you for letting me know.
  • AB0215
    AB0215 Posts: 7,141 Member
    genajonas wrote: »
    Week # 3 - Weigh In - May 22

    Username: genajonas
    PW: 205.2
    CW: 200.2

    **I am not celebrating this loss as it was not intentional. I was recently diagnosed with an eating disorder which I sort of knew was the issue but I guess I just didn't want to face it. I have continued training 5 days a week but I am scared to enter the kitchen to prepare food. I know this sounds silly but I have to figure this out. It has increased my water intake LOL. I have to fill up on something. Hopefully things will even out soon.

    @genajonas I recently have been wondering if I have an eating disorder. While I've been able to lose weight and eat according to plan, it's the days were I allow myself a "refeed" that I see a lot of issues, it's as if I mentally allow myself a little extra food and lose all control, I wind eating 2 and 3 times the amount I was planning on eating.
    I've been seeing a lot of the body builders that I follow talking about how they have developed eating disorders after competing and how they struggle with eating now, and I realize that I've probably got similar issues. They talk a lot about changing how you see food, fuel, not pleasure and that helps them a lot.

    I guess the bottom line is that trying to look at food as fuel and nothing more can help, but I think it's important also to realize your triggers and try to find a way to avoid them. Take care of yourself and remember you do have the strength to get past through this!

    And one of the things I've started doing is taking ONE day a week to prepare food for myself, and pre-package them. it makes it a lot easier to avoid temptation one day rather than every day. And when I cook for my husband, I realize that is not my food and I don't eat that while cooking.
  • tinak33
    tinak33 Posts: 9,883 Member
    Weekly Weigh In

    Username: tinak33
    May Week 4
    Previous Weight: 151.7
    Current Weight: 150.6

    Almost to the 140s! Hoping that I can break through next week!
  • OkieGina
    OkieGina Posts: 126 Member
    Daily Post for Wednesday

    Track: yes
    Calories: yes - slightly under
    Water: yes - not as good as Tuesday, but still good
    Exercise: yes, but only about 20 minutes

    I had this great plan for yesterday's workout. I had been in touch with my trainer, and we decided I should do a pretty intense upper body workout plus some cardio. I had it all planned out...I even checked the radar before I left and figured out that if I went to the gym right after work and stayed there about an hour (maybe an hour and a half), any storms that didn't go south of me should have already passed anyway (and since I HATE driving in heavy rain, this seemed like a really good idea). Even my husband was ok with this. Then, 20 minutes into my workout (I wasn't even finished with the first round of exercises), he calls and thinks that if I leave right then, I should beat the storm / make it through a break in the storm and be ok. Grrrr....Of course, he was right. I'm still upset that I missed my workout, but I avoided the torrential rains, tornadic activity, and had a pretty easy drive home. So I'm going to take a short workout and avoidance of stress as a win for yesterday! And try to make up for it some in the gym today...
  • i_SWEAT_n_SWEAR
    i_SWEAT_n_SWEAR Posts: 3,315 Member
    Daily Post: Thursday, May 23rd
    Username: SLIMn2016

    ✅ Track: Yes
    ✅ Calories: No
    ✅ Exercise: Yes, Strength training and Arc Trainer HIIT
    ✅ Water: 185 oz.

    🗣Comments/Goals: Going to an event tonight—so I am guessing I’ll be over since I will be having a drinking splurge (rare for me) and some appetizers too. Otherwise a good solid day.


    😊💫HAVE AN AWESOME FRI-YAY EVE!!!!🤗
  • SallyLuvsFitness
    SallyLuvsFitness Posts: 13,724 Member
    Hi! I am coming back from vacation, thus that is why I didn’t join in for May. I would love to join for June!!! 💃👏👋

    @Ab0215
    @gjaholy33

    What do I need to do? Many thanks! 👏🙏👍
  • digger61
    digger61 Posts: 4,024 Member
    Daily Post (Wednesday)
    Track: yes
    Calories: under
    Exercise: aquasize 75 mins, cutting grass and moving fire wood
  • o0kody0o
    o0kody0o Posts: 642 Member
    ⭐️Daily Post: Thursday 23 May

    ✅Track: Yes
    ✅Calories: Under
    ✅Exercise: 15 mins on exercise bike 🚲
  • CindyJNC1963
    CindyJNC1963 Posts: 895 Member
    SLIMn2016 wrote: »
    CindyJNC1963 wrote: »
    Daily Post: May 22nd

    Track: Yes
    Calories under goal: Yes
    Exercise: 12,900 steps

    Find how is your back doing? Did that stretcher help you at all? I see you really increasing your steps each day---AWESOME work!!🙌✨👏😅

    I have been meaning to tell you that it has helped a LOT. Even the hip pain I was having is better. I have been using it about 15 minutes every night on the lowest level. It's kind of amazing.
  • BougeeBrat
    BougeeBrat Posts: 107 Member
    @AB0215 so glad I got that off my chest. I was trying to deal with it all by myself because I didn't want to hear comments from family and friends who don't understand the struggle or have no desire to change their bad eating habits. It has lead to be being withdrawn from everything. Ashley it is funny I binge eat but I healthy binge eat if that makes any sense. The whole bunch of bananas, the whole container of strawberries, double veggies, a large container of spring mix, two cans of tuna and then two more, etc.

    I read all of the posts from this group and a lot of the stories and goals met inspire me to do better but I don't comment much because I felt I didn't have any positive energy to offer. Everyone in this group is doing a great job and I know we will all achieve our goal at our own pace.I have never had to struggle to lose weight before so this is frustrating. Usually I put my mind to it hit the gym, run and eat right and it is done. I guess the older you get the harder it is. Down 27.8 lbs and I have 50.2 lbs more to go. :):)<3<3<3
  • SallyLuvsFitness
    SallyLuvsFitness Posts: 13,724 Member
    CindyJNC1963 wrote: »
    SLIMn2016 wrote: »
    CindyJNC1963 wrote: »
    Daily Post: May 22nd

    Track: Yes
    Calories under goal: Yes
    Exercise: 12,900 steps

    Find how is your back doing? Did that stretcher help you at all? I see you really increasing your steps each day---AWESOME work!!🙌✨👏😅

    I have been meaning to tell you that it has helped a LOT. Even the hip pain I was having is better. I have been using it about 15 minutes every night on the lowest level. It's kind of amazing.


    The stretcher is amazing!!!! Glad you are doing better!

    @slimn2016 ❤️❤️❤️ the recommendation when I hurt your back.
  • gjaholy33
    gjaholy33 Posts: 2,626 Member
    OkieGina wrote: »
    Daily post for Monday
    Track: yes
    Calories: under
    Water: did good, but want to start drinking more
    Exercise: no - I chose to skip yesterday's gym session. The weather was wreaking havoc on my head (headaches, lightheadedness, etc.) and my ankle was tender (on my feet A LOT on Sunday). I'm glad I did. I'm actually feeling much better today - despite the continued bad weather. My goal has been to average 4 gym sessions a week - I can still do that this week, or even get in 5 if I go on Saturday! But sometimes your body just needs an extra day or rest.

    Yes it's important to listen to your body and rest when needed.
  • gjaholy33
    gjaholy33 Posts: 2,626 Member
    SLIMn2016 wrote: »
    Daily Post: Tuesday, May 21st
    Username: SLIMn2016

    ✅ Track: Yes
    ✅ Calories: Yes, under
    ✅ Exercise: Yes, strength training, arc training HIIT & walking
    ✅ Water: 213.8 oz.

    🗣Comments/Goals: NSV: Someone who hadn't seen me in about 6 moths called me "skinny" today😳😲🤘🏻😝(no one everrrrr calls me THAT). Made my day😆😊

    HAPPY TUESDAY MY FRIENDS❤️😊❤️

    Lol I know that felt good
  • gjaholy33
    gjaholy33 Posts: 2,626 Member
    Fitness327wk wrote: »
    Hi! I am coming back from vacation, thus that is why I didn’t join in for May. I would love to join for June!!! 💃👏👋

    @Ab0215
    @gjaholy33

    What do I need to do? Many thanks! 👏🙏👍

    Look for the thread when it opens next week to sign up again.
  • BougeeBrat
    BougeeBrat Posts: 107 Member
    Daily Post - Thursday

    Track: Yes
    Calories: Under
    Water: 120 oz
    Exercise: Yes - Back and Bi's
    Steps: 13,302
  • CindyJNC1963
    CindyJNC1963 Posts: 895 Member
    Daily Post: May 23rd

    Track: Yes
    Calories under goal: Yes
    Exercise: 10,900 steps
  • AB0215
    AB0215 Posts: 7,141 Member
    genajonas wrote: »
    @AB0215 so glad I got that off my chest. I was trying to deal with it all by myself because I didn't want to hear comments from family and friends who don't understand the struggle or have no desire to change their bad eating habits. It has lead to be being withdrawn from everything. Ashley it is funny I binge eat but I healthy binge eat if that makes any sense. The whole bunch of bananas, the whole container of strawberries, double veggies, a large container of spring mix, two cans of tuna and then two more, etc.

    I read all of the posts from this group and a lot of the stories and goals met inspire me to do better but I don't comment much because I felt I didn't have any positive energy to offer. Everyone in this group is doing a great job and I know we will all achieve our goal at our own pace.I have never had to struggle to lose weight before so this is frustrating. Usually I put my mind to it hit the gym, run and eat right and it is done. I guess the older you get the harder it is. Down 27.8 lbs and I have 50.2 lbs more to go. :):)<3<3<3

    @genajonas I'm the same way, when I overeat, it's the same foods I eat, but way too much of it!
    And I used to be the type to not share the struggle, and say nothing about it, but I've gotten to a point where I'm comfortable with myself and the struggle and I have no issues sharing it. I think yo'll find that most of us have struggled at least at some point over the journey and realize that we're not alone. So know this, when you're struggling, we all do at times and you are definitely not alone. And while our goals and methods may be a bit different, we are all in this to improve our lives and be the best we can be, and it helps to know we're not alone and have a support system.

    And the closer you get to your goal, the harder it is too, hang in there, and work at your own pace, it's not a race, lasting change is hard and will take time to get there.
  • AB0215
    AB0215 Posts: 7,141 Member
    Daily Post (Thursday)

    Track: Yes
    Calories: Yes
    Exercise: Yes, 120 mins walking, 60 mins weight training--Snatch, Clean, box jumps, weighted planks, clamshell situps
  • i_SWEAT_n_SWEAR
    i_SWEAT_n_SWEAR Posts: 3,315 Member
    CindyJNC1963 wrote: »

    I have been meaning to tell you that it has helped a LOT. Even the hip pain I was having is better. I have been using it about 15 minutes every night on the lowest level. It's kind of amazing.

    That's awesome! My sons uses it and hasn't had any back pain since and his posture has improved quite a bit too..... so glad to hear that Cindy!🤗
  • DeshotelK
    DeshotelK Posts: 183 Member
    Username: DeshotelK
    Weekly Weigh In
    PW: 193.6
    CW: 194.6

    The scale is steadily moving in the wrong direction. I know I did a lot of stress eating over the last month and it will take time to reverse it. Today is a new day!
  • tinak33
    tinak33 Posts: 9,883 Member
    Daily post for Thursday

    Track: yes
    Calories: yes, under
    Exercise: stairs at work
    Water: about 170 oz

    Had my leftover chinese food for dinner. Stayed under calories but my stomach was a little upset in the evening, so it kept me from wanting to eat anything else.
  • CourtneyLomonaco
    CourtneyLomonaco Posts: 562 Member
    Daily Post (Thursday)
    Track: yes
    Calories: under
    Exercise: 20 minutes elliptical
  • Bm00re2u
    Bm00re2u Posts: 426 Member
    Daily Post (Wednesday)

    Track: No
    Calories: No
    Exercise: No

    Daily Post (Thursday)

    Track: No
    Calories: Yes
    Exercise: No
  • OkieGina
    OkieGina Posts: 126 Member
    Daily Post for Thursday
    Track: yes
    Calories: under
    Exercise: yes - 10 min elliptical, 15 min strength, 30 min training sessions
    Water: yes - good, but not as good as i wanted

    I was out and about a lot yesterday, so I wasn't able to refill my water bottle as much as i would have liked (which means I didn't drink as much). I'm kinda glad it happened yesterday though - I took next week off work, so now that's another challenge to plan for! Next week's tracking, planning and water consumption will definitely be interesting!

    Also, I've been weighing myself daily for a few weeks, but just started actually recording it somewhere this week. I already knew that I tended to go down during the week but back up a little over the weekend (less structure on the weekends). Now that it's Friday, I feel like having that record is really going to push me to keep everything in check over the weekend and into next week!
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