TEAM: Run Track Minds (June)
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Welcome to the Challenge new and returning teammates!! This is the conversation/weigh in thread for your Team 
Keep on losing because our first weigh ins begin THIS Sunday! I am here for you should you need anything - simply message me or tag me by putting an '@' just before my username (NO SPACES) and I will get to you asap! ~ Ashley @AB0215.
Keep on losing because our first weigh ins begin THIS Sunday! I am here for you should you need anything - simply message me or tag me by putting an '@' just before my username (NO SPACES) and I will get to you asap! ~ Ashley @AB0215. 1
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Username: LuluLovinLife
Week: June Week 1
Weigh in Day: Sunday
PW = 135.8
CW= 134.6
Have an awesome June everyone!!! ❤️3 -
Ooops... I should post this as week 5 for May instead of week 1 June right? Sorry!! I’ll post in the May group! Sorry! May has a few more weeks and screwed me up lol0
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Hello team! Welcome to June 2019!
My name is Joanna @johicks, I will be your captain for this month. Please feel free to introduce yourselves and share your goals for the month as well. To get you all started…
My weight loss journey started when I was in elementary school and has been a struggle my entire life. I’ve lost a few times and almost reached a healthy goal weight. I hit my all-time high in the fall of 2016 and lost over 80# in 2017, but regained in 2018. So here I am hoping to truly learn this year what it takes to keep it off. I got back on MFP the end of March and joined this group for the April challenge. In April I lost 5.6#. In May I lost 9.4# My biggest challenges are exercise and my husband who loves to drink, eat, and cook. We're slowly getting better at working together to plan dinners.
@RunTrackMinds is awesome. I’m happy to be here to help where I can and offer encouragement, support, and also be part of something that will help you, me, and our team stay on track and lose weight. My goals for June are to continue to increase the variety of exercises, the amount of time, and increase resistance exercise.
As taking part in this challenge your only requirement is to weigh in weekly. Please post your weight on your scheduled weigh-in day, as if you miss weigh-ins, you may be eliminated from the challenge and we don't want to see that happen!! Please set-up your posts in the format below as it really makes it much easier to see your post to track properly.
Your weekly weigh-in posts should look like this:
Username: johicks
Week: Sunday, May Week 5 (5/26)
PW: 251.4
CW: 250.4
below are optional
One thing I did well: - optional
One thing to improve: - optional
...to make it easier, copy and paste from week to week.
Also optional is taking part in the daily mini-challenge. (see the next post)
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We are also going to continue with an optional Mini-Challenge this month somewhat based on “Daily Post for Ultimate Accountability.” First and foremost is that participation in the mini-challenge is optional. It's up to you as to whether you want to try this, the choice is yours. I encourage you to participate as it seems to help keep us on track and think about our goals on a daily basis. It's encouraging to see other's successes and struggles so that we realize that we are not alone!!
Our RTM Daily Posts Challenge follow these basic rules:- #1. Track EVERYTHING you eat that has calories.
- #2. Stay inside your allocated daily budget.
- #3. Try to do at least 20 minutes of activity a day (anything: walk, run, cycle, swim, gardening, housework, yoga, gym, etc.. As long as it gets you active and off the couch)
- #4. Check in daily (tracking yes/no, calories yes/no, exercise yes/no).
- #5. Work towards healthier habits (you choose: increase water, journaling, self-care, overall wellness)
**REMEMBER**
-You set your own daily budget.
-You choose your own exercise and intensity (no step limit, no exercises you cannot or should not do, 20 mins of gardening counts as much as a 10-mile run.)
-It is not weight based (as weight fluctuates day by day).
-Daily check-in keeps you in touch with those doing similar. Longer term weight management is hard to do on your own.
Your optional mini-challenge posts should look like this:
Daily Post (Sunday)
Track: Yes/no
Calories: Yes/no (under /over)
Exercise: Yes/no (what type and how long)
Healthier habits: (you choose: variety of exercise, increase water, journaling, affirmations, self-care, positive self-talk, being kind to self, positive outlook, overall wellness, morning routine, night routine)
Goals or Day: (Share a brief description about you, your day, your goals for the day, whatever you want)Welcome to June! Let's all have a great month
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@LuluLovinLife - LOL Glad you found the next month's thread and made it to May to post the last week. 0
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@johicks glad to be in on the June challenge. Question for ya...I weigh in on Monday's, so does my final Monday weight post go on the May thread tomorrow, or on here for my starting weight, or will I weigh in here my starting weight the following Monday?
@jupdyke ~ Post in May, please. May's challenge ends June 1, and June starts June 2nd. Sorry I didn't get to this sooner. 0 -
I know it can be confusing as to what month we are in when the dates cross from the previous month or into the next month. Hopefully, this will help.
For the Biggest Loser Challenge, our weeks start on a Sunday and end on a Saturday.
THE TIMELINE FOR JUNE:
Week 1: 6/02 -6/08; Winners Posted - By Mon, June 10
Week 2: 6/09 -6/15; Winners Posted - By Mon, June 17
Week 3: 6/16 -6/22; Winners Posted - By Mon, June 24
Week 4: 6/23 -6/29; Winners Posted - By Mon, July 1
I'll try to remember to post each month. All you need to remember is there are 4 weeks in June starting June 2nd. I'm always here to answer questions. Just tag me... @johicks
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@LuluLovinLife - LOL Glad you found the next month's thread and made it to May to post the last week.
Thanks!! 😁 it won’t let me delete my post in here otherwise I would. Have a great day!0 -
Current @RunTrackMinds team members. . .
@johicks, @J0d13mcc, @LuluLovinLife, @MaelynMayhem, @Toyota100, @Jactop, @JammyPea
@Jupdyke, @Klilev, @skullsandskeletons, @JamieD328, @jwall309, @_Cece_x, @ajaia2001, @Fivepts, @germaine_yee , @peacekeace, @pratainua, @ALA155, @victorious55
Let's give a warm welcome to our newest team members:
@Perla4686
@goodreadsgal
@watchme1989
@bhlavac5560
@michellekpenning
@Red1185
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We will start posting our daily mini-challenges in this thread starting Sunday, June 2nd. Until then, let's get to know each other.0
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LuluLovinLife wrote: »@LuluLovinLife - LOL Glad you found the next month's thread and made it to May to post the last week.
Thanks!! 😁 it won’t let me delete my post in here otherwise I would. Have a great day!
LOL I know. I tried too. The only thing I've been able to do is edit (within 1 hour of posting) and replace the entire post with a . or. LOL Oh well. No worries. 1 -
Hi everyone! I'm a first time mom that is looking to lose 10 lbs during the current challenge (I'm more than 100 lbs overweight but small goals). I've been overweight most of my life, and right before finding out we were expecting I'd planned to get weight loss surgery only to realize it wasn't possible at the time. I've tried a handful of diets but I realize what I really need is good eating habits and accountability. My partner and I are big on Pokemon Go, go to the local parks pretty regularly, so I think exercise will come fairly easy.3
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@Watchme1989 - HI!! losing 10# is doable. We look forward to your posts. I find that the accountability helps ALOT! Plus tracking what I eat daily. Making good choices, leading to good choices. 2
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Hi I'm a 37 year old busy mum and student. Been overweight/obese my whole adult life. Joined MFP in January and lost 16lb the first 2 months, then sadly fell of the wagon and only lost another 4-5 lb since. Struggling to stay motivated. I tend to have a few good days, then some event where I don't control the food, big binge, followed by a struggle for about 3 weeks before getting back on track. It's like a cycle I'm stuck in.
I've had a lot of positive encouragement on another group but wanting to change things up a bit to hopefully get going again. Would be amazing if I can lose 6-8lbs this month but any loss is good.
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Hi guys! My name is Jamie and I am roasting here in North Florida. I am a mom of three, and perpetually trying to lose weight. I have been on this team through 3 months now I think, and its a fun and positive team.
@johicks Can I move my weigh in day for June to Thursdays?2 -
Great to be with like minded people! Two years ago I lost 60 pounds in about six months on a low carb/no processed food plan that made me happy and content, and capable of being more active. I was more than half way to my overall goal. “Just for the holidays” turned into 18 months and I gained it all back plus some. So I’m starting over on my 150 pound overall weight loss goal. I’m determined and excited to get my energy back, and my health on track.2
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Hi everybody! I’m Rachel. I’m 33, and at my heaviest weight right now. I’m a school teacher on summer break, with a big trip planned in July. I need to be able to fit in clothes, etc...but mainly I just need to feel good about myself, which right now I don’t. I definitely need the accountability, so here I am, and I’m really excited! My overall goal is to lose 37-40 lbs, but at this point anything will be exciting!1
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Hi everyone just found this thread. I’m 63 young and am determined to lose 100#. I was on a roll in January exercising and eating right but broke my ankle. Just started to walk/bike for exercise and starting to feel normal again ( ankle still still and swells up though). I hear it can take 12-18 months!
I’m from Ontario Canada.2 -
Goodreadsgal,
Do you have access to a pool anywhere? I have a hard time running, and even walking because my knees and back hate the extra weight. Even just walking laps in the pool can give you some cardio without putting so much pressure on your joints. I love it, and I don’t have that overly sweaty feeling when I’m done.1 -
Hello, I'm 41. I'm from southwest Missouri. I have spent most of my life being very overweight, driven a lot in my youth by medication side effects. I was placed on one medication in particular that slowed down my thyroid, and eventually caused permanent damage to it in my thirties. I have started to lose weight so many times and this time on Jan 2, I started with a goal of over 200 pounds to lose. I have lost 85 pounds since then. I eat differently and approach the idea of moving my body differently too. I also got off a medication that put 80 lbs on me and was making a walking zombie. I'm currently on a caffeine ban and activity restriction from my doctor as we run some tests, but as soon as everything is figured out I hope to back to taking my long walks again.3
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MaelynMayhem wrote: »Hello, I'm 41. I'm from southwest Missouri. I have spent most of my life being very overweight, driven a lot in my youth by medication side effects. I was placed on one medication in particular that slowed down my thyroid, and eventually caused permanent damage to it in my thirties. I have started to lose weight so many times and this time on Jan 2, I started with a goal of over 200 pounds to lose. I have lost 85 pounds since then. I eat differently and approach the idea of moving my body differently too. I also got off a medication that put 80 lbs on me and was making a walking zombie. I'm currently on a caffeine ban and activity restriction from my doctor as we run some tests, but as soon as everything is figured out I hope to back to taking my long walks again.
Wow 85 is an amazing achievement! You should be so proud!2 -
@Perla4686 ~ Hi there! I understand the rollercoaster you are on trying to get yourself back on track. I struggled quite a bit of 2018 like that. In January I said... ENOUGH! But it wasn’t until I found this challenge and started tracking my food again daily that I found myself out of that cycle. I’m nowhere perfect, as I still have binges, but I’m able to get out of them a lot faster now. And with tracking and some journaling, I find that most of my bingers correlate with boredom or TOM. I am sure you will do great with our team… there is a lot of support and inspiration here.
@JamieD328- Send some of your heat up here to MI; but not too much! LOL
Yes, you can move your weigh-in days to Thursdays starting in June. You’re last Tuesday weigh-in will be tomorrow and posted in the May thread. Is that what you are thinking, too? I want to be sure we’re on the same page (or should I say thread!) LOL
@bhlavac5560~ It’s far to easy to do. And yes, like-minded we are- @RunTrackMinds in fact!! We not only want to lose the weight but to learn how to power THROUGH life to be able to keep it off. Glad you found this challenge. Awesome that you use the pool for exercise! FUN!
@red1185~ Glad you’re part of our team. We have one other teacher that I am aware of (@jupdyke). I got rid of my “fat” clothes the last time I lost weight, so when I started to gain I HAD to lose because I refused to buy more clothes. One month before your trip will get you to a good start for sure!
@goodreadsgal~ Hello in Canada. Oh I feel your pain. I’m 51 and broke my ankle back in ‘98 which turned into a huge gain; then it caused problems with my piriformis muscle tightening up and as I gained it all back, my knees, hips, etc. started to get sore. But I’m here to say that as I lose I’m finding that the pain is going away and I have some great stretching that I do that helps. I hope that you had some therapy to help get you back on your feet properly; I never did. Sounds like you’re on the right path to healing and getting the weight off. We’re here to help however we can!
@MaelynMayhem~ You always inspire! Happy to learn a little more about you. You are doing great!
ALL: Consider doing the daily mini-challenge to keep yourself accountable and to receive encouragement and support. It sure does help me!
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Hi everyone! I'm Jen. I joined this group in May and lost a total of 7 lbs. in that month. I have lost a total of 17.6 lbs since starting my weightloss journey. I am 13.2 lbs away from my final goal. My mini-goal is to be in the 140's by the end of June. Totally doable. I work out faithfully 6 days a week with a combination of running, strength training, and home videos when the weather stinks and it's not a Strength trainging/gym day. I try to be quite faithful with logging my food and workouts in MFP. At this time my calories goal is 1250. I allow one cheat meal a week. On a personal note, I have a hard working husband who works out of town and is only home 3 days a week, 2 step sons ages 22 and 20, and 2 daughters ages 16 and 13. I am a 1st grade teacher and love what I do. I also just survived my 40th birthday! Phew...lol. looking forward to a great month in June. We've got this team!2
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@Watchme1989 - HI!! losing 10# is doable. We look forward to your posts. I find that the accountability helps ALOT! Plus tracking what I eat daily. Making good choices, leading to good choices.
Welcome @Watchme1989 Congrats on your little bundle. There is no doubt you will meet your mini goal! June is going to rock!2 -
Hi I'm a 37 year old busy mum and student. Been overweight/obese my whole adult life. Joined MFP in January and lost 16lb the first 2 months, then sadly fell of the wagon and only lost another 4-5 lb since. Struggling to stay motivated. I tend to have a few good days, then some event where I don't control the food, big binge, followed by a struggle for about 3 weeks before getting back on track. It's like a cycle I'm stuck in.
I've had a lot of positive encouragement on another group but wanting to change things up a bit to hopefully get going again. Would be amazing if I can lose 6-8lbs this month but any loss is good.
Good luck everyone!
@Perla4686 Welcome to this awesome support group. You found a great group. You will no doubt reach your mini goal of 6-8 lbs.2 -
bhlavac5560 wrote: »Great to be with like minded people! Two years ago I lost 60 pounds in about six months on a low carb/no processed food plan that made me happy and content, and capable of being more active. I was more than half way to my overall goal. “Just for the holidays” turned into 18 months and I gained it all back plus some. So I’m starting over on my 150 pound overall weight loss goal. I’m determined and excited to get my energy back, and my health on track.
Hi @bhlavac5560 We are right here for you. There is no doubt you will be back on track. Welcome!
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Hi everybody! I’m Rachel. I’m 33, and at my heaviest weight right now. I’m a school teacher on summer break, with a big trip planned in July. I need to be able to fit in clothes, etc...but mainly I just need to feel good about myself, which right now I don’t. I definitely need the accountability, so here I am, and I’m really excited! My overall goal is to lose 37-40 lbs, but at this point anything will be exciting!
@red1185 Welcome! We have a few things in common, I am also a teacher ( won't be on bream until he end of this month) and I also have a big trip at the end if June/beginning of April. This is a great support group to help you reach your goals. You're going to crush those goals.3 -
goodreadsgal wrote: »Hi everyone just found this thread. I’m 63 young and am determined to lose 100#. I was on a roll in January exercising and eating right but broke my ankle. Just started to walk/bike for exercise and starting to feel normal again ( ankle still still and swells up though). I hear it can take 12-18 months!
I’m from Ontario Canada.
Hi there @goodreadsgal. So sorry to hear about your injury. That definitely is a bummer. While exercise is limited for yoy, we will be right here to cheer you along. You can do this!4 -
Hi all, I am Bobby T. My weight goes up and down based on the time of year I manager two tax offices during tax season (gaining season). My goal is to not go so high but to go lower than my previous years. I am very active in Fitbit (usually 10 challenges) I play volleyball and basketball in the winter and summer (losing weight season) i play on 3 softball teams as well as several tournaments around the country. I am from Pittsburgh PA.
I look forward to helping anyone in anyway I can!
☮️ Peace2
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