TEAM: The Big Butt Theory (June)
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6/14/19 Mini Challenge
Tracked Yes
Under Yes
Exercise Yes, 35 minutes elliptical, may attempt some strength tonight, maybe some flex. My arms and legs are worn out from yesterdays strength.
Current standing for goals:
Water💧 105.8oz ✔
Steps 👟 currently 14,659
Bed by 9:15😴 no 😞 I got caught up in a show about a bank robbery, and wanted to see the end!
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Tracked, at n steps 💃🏿💃🏿3
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Holiday tracking 14 June
20 lengths of the pool
8674 steps2 -
susanpiper57 wrote: »Thursday, June 13th Mini Challenge
Tracked: Yes
Under: Yes
Exercise: 30 minute walk
Steps: 13,159
Previous weight: 123.5
Current weight: 122.4
I'm still on track with my training plan for my race, but did not do well with remembering to do planks every day. I need to make it part of my routine, and then I won't forget. I have a lunch out tomorrow with my sister, mom, and brother's fiance to prep for her upcoming wedding, a Father's Day lunch at my mother in law's on Sunday, and then the wedding/meal out after Tuesday. We will see how next week goes!
You got this!! The keyword is "plan" 😁.0 -
I've had a long day....a good day, but a long day. I will post my responses while sipping coffee tomorrow morning. I am just too tired tonight.4
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June 14
Tracking- yes
Calories - yes
Exercise- yes ( 2mile brisk walk)2 -
6/14
Mini challenge
Tracked .. yes
Under... yes
Exercise...32 min walk biking 13 min
Sunday yes
Monday yes
Tuesday yes
Wednesday yes
Thursday logged not all yes
Friday yes2 -
Today is Friday 6/14/19
Let the dissertation begin....
Mini challenge updates:
I’ve tracked everything, but the stomach is growling after exercising, so I’ve been eating more than a normal sized meal afterwards, hence I’m over daily.
Plus for months my Fitbit hasn’t been uploading my steps on MFP. Kind of frustrating 🙂 love those automated responses too lol !
Does anyone know how accurate the calories burned are that show on the Fitbit app based on your total exercises ? Ie. walking.
I can do the basic math to figure out calories burned compared to food eaten then.
Thanks !!
Sat: walked 6 miles
Sun: walked 8 miles
Mon: stationary bike ride 1 hr 25 min
Tues: watched a movie
Wed: stationary bike ride 2 hrs, claimed I biked 26 miles, who knows how accurate that is
Thurs: only did regular walking during the day of 4.71 miles with my Fitbit
Fri: biked 11 miles
Sat: I’ll be blading 5 miles
Enjoy your weekend everyone!!2 -
Tracie_Lord wrote: »Last Week 175.75
This Week 173.50
Also thought I would share my most recent comparison photos
L-R Feb 2018, May 2018, Now
@Tracie_Lord Awesome job, and wtg!
@swauters thank you, it is tough and had to suck it up. I had to be honest and post it, because if not would have been lying and cheating myself. I will move forward, I am still here and have not given up.4 -
Mini Challenge
6.12.19 Wednesday
I had an impromptu dinner with Friends and family so I wasn't able to to track all the food. I didn't go back in for seconds even though I would have liked to. But I enjoyed myself, the company and the food that was cooked. But I cannot let yesterday give me an excuse to blow the rest of the week.
Sunday: yes
Monday: yes
Tuesday: yes
Wednesday: no
@brandi_84, great job on not going back for seconds, for enjoying yourself, and for reminding yourself that this is not an excuse to blow the rest of the week! I think one of the hardest things to do is to compartmentalize one's meals, instead of one's days. Someone brings in donuts for breakfast at the office, and you have one. Instead of returning to your healthy lunch plans and figuring out how to squeeze in some extra workout time to burn off that yummy, but ill advised, donut, now you figure the day is shot anyways so you might as well have that burger at lunch. It makes no sense, yet we do it!! You know how in golf, they say the most important shot is the next one? Well, in trying to lose weight, the most important meal should be "the next one". How are you going to respond to higher than normal calories, whether planned or unplanned?2 -
Username: jlbtnc
Weigh in week: Week 2
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous Week's weight: 191.8
Todays Weight: 196.6
Not a typo this is a terrible gain, but sticking with it.
@jlbtnc, whether you are confused by this number, or you legitimately had a bad week and expected this.....it is what it is. Take some refuge in knowing that you did not gain five pounds of fat in a week. Drinking lots of water will help, but also just getting back to the basics. Maybe you are taking a break from the mini challenge right now, but that doesn't mean you still couldn't pop on here daily and tell us about your day, especially if you are struggling. Maybe we could help steer you in the right direction. (hugs)2 -
Tracie_Lord wrote: »Last Week 175.75
This Week 173.50
Also thought I would share my most recent comparison photos
L-R Feb 2018, May 2018, Now
@Tracie_Lord, another fantastic loss, Tracie!! Your transformation from a year ago is very obvious!! You look so slim in your recent picture, it looks like you are sucking in your gut!! I know you're not, I am just saying that's how skinny and toned you look!!3 -
2019
January SW: 185
February SW: 175
March SW: 168
April SW: 162.6
May SW: 161.8
June SW: 159.7
Week 1: 160.7
Today's Weigh-in
Week 2
Today: Friday, June 14th
Previous week's weight: 160.7lbs
Current week's weight: 157.8lbs
@Krysless2, you lost your little up from last week, and then you lost some more!! What a great week you had!! Well done!!3 -
Weigh-in
Last: 242.7
This: 242.7
I said it yesterday. I knew the week I got back on a workout routine would be the one I don’t lose. Oh well, no gain is still a win
@erikNJ, great attitude, Erik. Yes, you did not gain. Keep up the good work and the scales will move for you, I promise!!3 -
susanpiper57 wrote: »Thursday, June 13th Mini Challenge
Tracked: Yes
Under: Yes
Exercise: 30 minute walk
Steps: 13,159
Previous weight: 123.5
Current weight: 122.4
I'm still on track with my training plan for my race, but did not do well with remembering to do planks every day. I need to make it part of my routine, and then I won't forget. I have a lunch out tomorrow with my sister, mom, and brother's fiance to prep for her upcoming wedding, a Father's Day lunch at my mother in law's on Sunday, and then the wedding/meal out after Tuesday. We will see how next week goes!
@susanpiper57, glad to hear your training is still on track....that will help with all of the food events coming up for you! A solid pound gone this week....nicely done!!2 -
Friday weigh in
Pw: 199.2
Cw: 198.8
A couple of notes-
I am not winning any biggest loser awards at this rate.
I am not as happy about being under 200 asI thought I would be. maybe I still don't believe it. Maybe it is part of the mental block that kept me over 200.
@swauters, well, I am excited for you, that you now reside in Onederland!!! Ice cold champagne and a hearty cheer of congratulations just for you!!
You haven't been under 200 since 2001. Really think about that. That is a long time coming, but you did it. YOU DID IT!! Maybe you are not as excited as you thought you would be because you know you still have work to do, or because you don't really believe in your heart that you will sustain it. It's almost like, by not celebrating it, you are giving yourself permission to fail. Well, you are not alone this time and we will not give you permission to fail. We are all journeying with you, and supporting you, and we have faith in you that you will continue to take that wall down, brick by brick, slow but steady. Why not? There is no good reason why you can't do it...believe in yourself!!4 -
ForLangston wrote: »234
i think this a .2 or .4 re-loss. #dascale onwards! thank you @HASWLRS for tracking n motivating us
@ForLangston, it is indeed a point four loss!! Slow and steady, like they say.....4 -
abowersgirl wrote: »Week 2
PW 134.8
CW 134.4
A loss is a loss
@abowersgirl, it is a loss for sure!! Well done!! And I always like to remind you that any loss is fantastic, seeing as you are in the neighbourhood of your goal weight!3 -
abowersgirl wrote: »2x yes
Sunday yes
Monday yes
Tuesday yes
Wednesday yes
Thursday no
I started a new job which keeps me moving like crazy...by far the most active and mentally difficult job I have ever had. I think my boss has ADHD because it's so hard and crazy to keep up with him. He hired 2 people to do at least a three man job (I work in a restarant) and started asking for half a dozen tasks to be done during a crazy lunch rush (including dishes) and with two people working it is near impossible to serve and do chores. Half of me thinks I signed up for more than I can chew but the other, competitive and hard working side of me is like, I love a good challenge. I'll keep you posted on whether or not I will survive (although he does love me because he does see how hard I can work, his exact words "you did amazing today, where the f@#k did you come from lol) anyway the reason I am telling you this is because I am finding it difficult to eat during work and have done two 13 hour shifts in two days so by the time I get home I am so starved I am noticing I am binging on easy to grab foods, especially yesterday. The activity is keeping my weight at bay but I know once my body gets used to it, it won't be as easy to maintain or drop...today I have a shorter shift (hopefully) so I am planning to pre male a bunch of food for those long days...anyway wish me luck
@abowersgirl, wishing you luck in your new job, Stephanie! And you know exactly what to do; have prepped meals and snacks at the ready for when you come home exhausted after a long shift so you can still grab something quickly, but something that will fit into your calories!!3 -
Friday weigh in
Pw: 199.2
Cw: 198.8
A couple of notes-
I am not winning any biggest loser awards at this rate.
I am not as happy about being under 200 asI thought I would be. maybe I still don't believe it. Maybe it is part of the mental block that kept me over 200.Friday weigh in
Pw: 199.2
Cw: 198.8
A couple of notes-
I am not winning any biggest loser awards at this rate.
I am not as happy about being under 200 asI thought I would be. maybe I still don't believe it. Maybe it is part of the mental block that kept me over 200.
I think you are being too hard on yourself. Not every loss can be big multi-pound losses. I have been like this as well. I was mad I didn’t lose anything this week. I had to step back and reflect on what good I have done. All of your smaller losses will lead to build up to something bigger.
Keep it going and dont let that mental block get you this time
@erikNJ, well said, Erik!!3 -
Bradleys8299 wrote: »
@Bradleys8299, the first little blip in a while. It's only a pound, Stacey. Nothing you can't reverse this week with a little hard work!! You got this!!3 -
Username : murdog3t
Weight in week: 2
Weight in day:Friday
Previous weeks weight: 150.8
Today’s weight: 151.8
I let go when I rest in silent awareness
“Every day and in every possible way, I trust my intuition and the powers of mind”
June 13
Tracking: no
Calories: no
Exercise: yes
60 min yoga & meditation
20min strength training
2.85mile hike
Step: 12968
Water: 96oz
TGIF
In my way to nephew graduation 👨🎓 from Davis high school
@murdog3t, without tracking your food for a couple of weeks (it seems) you have only gained a pound!! If you are taking a diet break, it is going pretty well. I see you have ramped up your exercise to include some hiking and strength training, so that is a positive! I hope you enjoyed the graduation!2 -
prehistoricmoongoddess wrote: »Holiday tracking 14 June
20 lengths of the pool
8674 steps
@prehistoricmoongoddess, I am impressed by anyone that can swim lengths!! Well done!!2 -
Today is Friday 6/14/19
Let the dissertation begin....
Mini challenge updates:
I’ve tracked everything, but the stomach is growling after exercising, so I’ve been eating more than a normal sized meal afterwards, hence I’m over daily.
Plus for months my Fitbit hasn’t been uploading my steps on MFP. Kind of frustrating 🙂 love those automated responses too lol !
Does anyone know how accurate the calories burned are that show on the Fitbit app based on your total exercises ? Ie. walking.
I can do the basic math to figure out calories burned compared to food eaten then.
Thanks !!
Sat: walked 6 miles
Sun: walked 8 miles
Mon: stationary bike ride 1 hr 25 min
Tues: watched a movie
Wed: stationary bike ride 2 hrs, claimed I biked 26 miles, who knows how accurate that is
Thurs: only did regular walking during the day of 4.71 miles with my Fitbit
Fri: biked 11 miles
Sat: I’ll be blading 5 miles
Enjoy your weekend everyone!!
@LMK02020, if you are meaning myfitnesspal, I have found that calories for walking are in line with my Garmin, but lower than my Fitbit. I do not have my Fitbit linked to MFP, so I have always just used the MFP database (or my Garmin which does not have HR) for calories burned from walking.
It sounds like you are giving yourself permission to eat more "because you have worked out". Yes, of course, you are hungry after working out, but you still have to plan out your calories. Eat slow, drink lots of water, and vacate the kitchen!!! Or consume fewer calories before you work out so you have more for after.2 -
Weekly weigh in
Week 2
Today: Thursday, June 13
Start weight: 216 lbs
Previous week's weight: 217 lbs
Current week's weight: 215 lbs
At least we are going in the right direction this week!
@sandkp, two pounds is more than just "going in the right direction"...it is a great week where you put all of the tools in your tool chest to good use!! Well done!!
Thanks @HASWLRS! I always seem to jump start my fitness when my schedule is least able to accommodate the change. I definitely will take the loss and be happy with it especially knowing I am up for challenges the next couple weeks with kid schedules. Let's hope Mother Nature cooperates with my adjustments to be outside exercising!2 -
Coffee #2.....
I purposely didn't check in with TBBT yesterday morning, because I knew it would lead to me hanging out on my computer too long, and I needed to have a good day, wanted to have a good day. I got my roots done on Thursday and I felt rejuvenated! My grey hair was adding to my grey mood!! I went to work, got caught up on my filing and got in 10,000 steps from being on my feet for five hours. I logged my food and was under and even did a lower body resistance band workout that has me feeling it this morning in the backs of my thighs. I will do another workout after this, but I will not be "under" today or tomorrow. Today I have a bridal shower for my niece (a catered event) and tomorrow we are taking my mom out to a French restaurant for her 80th birthday, with a little Father's Day thrown in there.
We've been doing a little discussing about goal weights. It is nice to have an UGW in mind, but it is more important to have mini goals, especially when there is a substantial amount to lose. That way it doesn't seem so daunting. Even though I have 40 pounds to lose, my first goal is just to get out of the 80's, even though I loved the 80's when it was a decade!! I started high school in 1980 and graduated from university in 1990! (Five years of high school was normal back then in Ontario, and I took five years to complete my four year degree).9 -
I just my upper body resistance band workout. It took me less than 10 minutes. I guess I'll have to double it on days when I am going for three "yes's".
Wishing all Big Butts a very successful Saturday!!2 -
Unrelated to weight loss but @ HASWLRS L’Oréal has a spray on root cover up that’s a God send !!!🙂🎉 Not sure if you have it there, but Amazon does !! Helps for those last 5 weeks lol1
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