TEAM: The Big Butt Theory (July)
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Week: Week 2
Today: Thursday, July 11
Start weight: 216 lbs
Previous week's weight: 216.6 lbs
Current week's weight: 217 lbs. Weight is from Tuesday (last time I had a scale but at least it's this week... and a very small gain.)1 -
7/11
Mini challenge
Tracked .. no but another day of conscious good choices when possible.
Under... not sure
Exercise: yes.. 5 plus miles of walking today. Had no idea we would be this "on the go" but it beats sitting still so I will take it!1 -
3x yes
Sunday yes
Monday yes
Tuesday yes
Wednesday yes
Thursday yes2 -
thanks for the comments after my injury, the weekend was heavy but been good with food and nutrition all week, just so frustrating I can't get in the gym or do my home workouts. Its raining here a lot today, hope tomorrow is decent so I can at least get out for a walk
PW 171.25
CW 175.00
Sorry to bring the team stats down
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@mirendybryant - so so sorry to hear about your situation. Glad you’re alive,thanks be. Hugs n prayers0
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Lw : 238 today: 236 moving down. Just joined a money biggest loser challenge, n that will help me get to 229 this summer. 🏦1
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First the bad:
Username: EnyaGoBoom
Weigh in week: July week 2
Weigh in day: Thursday
Previous Week's weight: 218.1
Todays Weight: 223.1
It's been too long since I checked in, and I'm sorry. Things are off the wall.
I test on Monday for my HR Cert - right now I'm failing my pre-tests. Not be a lot, but I should be comfortably passing at this point.
I moved a year ago to a whole new region to be with my husband - his job takes him on the road for long stretches of time - anyway, he's in the running now for a new job in a new region which ... would be really excellent for him, but we'd be geographical bachelors again. it's not the end of the world, but it has knocked the wind out of my sails a bit.
And work is insane. HR is never dull.
Anyway. That's the less nitty, gritty version of events.
By the end of the month my goal is to be tracking my food and seeing the scale pitch downward. And be back in the water regularly.
@HASWLRS is a gem. Thank you for checking in on me. No lie, there is guilt that I bailed, but I don't feel judged and really appreciate the pings.2 -
I am also going to get these days out of the way cause I know what’s ahead. If anybody is familiar with Yuengling, this weekend is their breweries 190th Anniversary celebration. My company is sending me and my wife overnight for two nights to the local casino and we get to attend the festivities and concert. We also get a VIP area with an open bar and food. I know there is no way I will be under calories and I wont bother tracking. There will be lots of walking around both days, so that is a small win 🤷🏻♂️
Sounds like a fun weekend for both of you. My husband loves Yuengling and was so happy when they started selling is west of the Mississippi. I know you’ll have a good time and get back on track Monday.1 -
cmhubbard92 wrote: »
Today was not a strong day, but I made the decision that I am putting my two weeks notice in at work. It is written, signed, and ready to be sheepishly handed over to management tomorrow. It will give me one week to move before starting this new job, as long as everything goes smoothly with the paperwork(hopefully no hiccups). If it takes a little longer, at least I will be able to take that vacation to Maine with my boyfriend during the first week of August!
I didn't meet my step goal, and I didn't stay under my calories(ridiculously unnecessary meal at BK led to skipping dinner to absorb some of those calories). I am calling tomorrow a fresh start, and hitting the gym in the morning before I head to work. I do need to cut myself some slack, but it is hard to, sometimes. I try to be pretty strict with myself!
Major decisions can certainly have an impact on our ability to stick to plans, but knowing you I know you’ll get right back on track. Hoping everything works out with the new job.0 -
Weigh in day and full confession:
As co-captain of the team I have access to edit the spreadsheet (an “advantage” I didn’t realize I would have initially), but this allows me to enter any weight in that I want without posting on the board. For the past few weeks I have been just carrying over my weight because it has steadily been on the increase. Not sure why my focus has not been where it needs to be, but after stepping on the scale this morning I decided that I needed to make a change. I will no longer just enter “a” weight into the spreadsheet. I will post on it on the board, good and bad, and be accountable for my actions. I think it’s the only way that I might be able to regain my focus and actually start losing weight. My clothes are uncomfortable, my joints are hurting again and I feel winded just doing my normal activities. I have to make a change for myself and my family. So here it goes - I apologize in advance for bringing the team down this week and I will do my best to get it going in the right direction starting this weekend.
Previous posted weight (not actual weight from last week, it was higher than this): 226.6
Current weight: 231.0
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Weigh-in
Last: 246.1
This: 244.9
Well I guess the damage I did over the holiday weekend was real whether I wanted to believe it last week or not 😠
But having that mindset enabled me to get back into gear and have a pretty good week and i’m back to moving in the right direction (again ...)
I start vacation in 5 weeks. So I need to lose a pound a week to be out of the 240s by then. Goal set.3 -
Friday weigh in: 121.2
I can’t remember my exact weight last week but I think I lost about a pound?
Mini challenge:
7/7/19 4.5 mile run, under calories, logged
7/8/19 30 minute walk, under calories, logged
7/9/19 30 minute walk, under calories, logged
7/10/19 4.5 mile run, under calories, logged
7/11/19 20 minute walk, over calories, logged1 -
Mini challenge
July 11
Tracked yes
Under no
Exercise no
2 no daus in a row, but still being accountable and posting them.4 -
Friday weigh in
Pw: 200.2
Cw: 197.6
Almost down from the holiday, now to get through thos week. One day, one decision, at a time.4 -
mirendybryant wrote: »@HASWLRS
You can use the same numbers as last week. I'm sure I gained this week but I haven't weighed myself. I went to the ER this morning and had to have surgery bc I had a ruptured ectopic pregnancy and had my left tube and baby removed. I'm not sure yet when I'll be getting back on track with my steps but hoping I can get back on track with my calories as long as my emotions don't get the best of me. I'm an emotional eater and this is a hard month for me
@mirendybryant, I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I hope that your physical healing is speedy so you can get back to walking, because your emotional healing is bound to take longer. I wish you much fortitude in not searching out comfort food at this time. (hugs)0 -
The next week is going to be a struggle! And I am really glad I am ok with IF. Here we have something called restaurant week. Restaurants around the city offer a 3 course lunch for only $11 and everyone loves this because it is a chance to try restaurants you normally couldnt afford or that may have food that you are on the fence about. I am really lucky to be included in a few different groups at work, as well as a group from high school and different family members BUT that means I am going to a different restaurant 6 days in a row starting tomorrow!
I have looked at all the menus of restaurants that were chosen, and have even logged the food in advance. My low carbs will be out the window and I will have to only eat that one meal each day, but with a bit of extra exercise I should be able to control the calories. Yikes. Crossing my fingers.
@swauters, I love, love, love how you have planned ahead for this coming week. I hope that with your pre-logging, and your plans to skip other meals and get in a bit of extra exercise, that you are still able to maintain your calorie deficit. But more than that, I hope that because all of your "thinking" has been done ahead of time, you can truly enjoy these outings, because they do sound like fun!0 -
annabananamc wrote: »Mini challenge
7/10/19 - yes/yes/no - so busy I barely ate!
I'm in a really stressful situation right now on a board I am on. I have a hard time keeping perspective that it is JUST a volunteer thing and not life/death, or even making me money. Mean people suck is all I can say. I am working on not letting it derail me, and didn't stress eat all day so yay me! But tomorrow, my day STARTS with exercise, then the stress will be easier to handle.
@annabananamc, we all know that exercise is great for stress relief, but we tend to forget. Glad you have remembered!!0 -
Branawesomer wrote: »Hi everyone!
Boy using this on my comp is so much easier than my phone! I hate typing on that thing so I avoid things at times.
So my weigh in goes as follows:
Week: 2 in July
Day: Wednesday
Previous week's weight: 174.2
This week's weight: 173
Difference of -1.2lbs
Woot!
As for the mini challenge, I'm doing horrible. Logging is an issue for me as I often don't have time to imput everything. I eat mostly foods I've made at home and they can be quite full of different ingredients. But I"ll start trying tomorrow. I"m slipping again and it is helpful in keeping me on track.
Wednesday July 10:
Tracked: No
Stayed within calories: yes. I know for a fact I'm under as I've eaten very sparingly today. Not in a bad way tho!
Activities: 1 hour workout at the gym then an hour of beach volleyball!
@Branawesomer, well, congratulations on your loss this week, and starting the downward trend!! I do virtually all of my typing on the computer as well, and for the same reason! It is definitely harder to log homemade meals, unless they are simple, so I get what you are saying. The Mini Challenge is just one tool that many use to keep them on track, but it is not the only tool, so don't feel bad if it isn't for you.0 -
ForLangston wrote: »Ore tracked, including the nachos n margarita from my dinner, already exercised, and not over, as I’m doing veggies for lunch n dinner. #learning n proud
@ForLangston, well now, there's a well planned out day!0 -
mickey10111 wrote: »WEIGH IN DAY
Last weeks weight: 165.6
This week’s weight: 164.4
Alright cool! Another loss for the month of July... I’m quite happy! I actually was sad when I saw the number bc I thought I gained from last week, but I didn’t!! Wooo!
@mickey10111, you should be very happy! Another loss, and you seem to be well secured to your wagon this month!! Keep it going, Mikayla!1 -
Nicoletime4me wrote: »July 11
Weigh in day- Thursday
Previous- 183
Current- 181
@Nicoletime4me, we haven't seen a two pound loss from you in a while....well done, Nicole!! Are the 70's in your near future?? I think so!!!1 -
annabananamc wrote: »WEIGH IN DAY
7/11/19 -
167 -2.2 this week / -3.8 total
AMAZED with myself! Obviously challenges work for me
@annabananamc, Challenge accepted!! Well done, Ann!! Another very good loss this week!!0 -
cmhubbard92 wrote: »7/11/19 Mini Challenge
Tracked Yes
Under No
Exercise Yes, Bare minimum 20 minutes walking
Goals for this week:
• Gym M,T,W,F,S(work days) S✔M✔ T✔ W✔ W❌
• Elliptical: 2 days 35min, 3 days 45+ minutes(MTWFS) S✔ M✔ T✔ W✔ T❌
• 64oz Water daily(minimum) S✔ M✔ T✔ W✔ T✔
• Bedtime by 9:15 all nights but Wednesday and Saturday nights. Sat ✔ S✔ M✔ T✔ W❌
• Pre-Pack gym bag and lunch each day this week. S✔ M✔ T✔ W❌ T✔
• 10,000 daily step goal except for Sundays (I need to get better with this on my days off!) S(24,090)✔ M(15,495)✔ T(18,196)✔ W(18,463)✔ T(3,000)❌
Today was not a strong day, but I made the decision that I am putting my two weeks notice in at work. It is written, signed, and ready to be sheepishly handed over to management tomorrow. It will give me one week to move before starting this new job, as long as everything goes smoothly with the paperwork(hopefully no hiccups). If it takes a little longer, at least I will be able to take that vacation to Maine with my boyfriend during the first week of August!
I didn't meet my step goal, and I didn't stay under my calories(ridiculously unnecessary meal at BK led to skipping dinner to absorb some of those calories). I am calling tomorrow a fresh start, and hitting the gym in the morning before I head to work. I do need to cut myself some slack, but it is hard to, sometimes. I try to be pretty strict with myself!
@cmhubbard92, congratulations on deciding to take this new job! Your day would have been more emotional and mental that usual, so an unplanned BK lunch happened, and that is to be expected sometimes. It in and of itself it not a setback....taking diet breaks or the odd cheat meal is a necessary survival tactic for some people. And since you regularly do not give yourself enough slack, give yourself some now. As long as you get back on track when you tell yourself you are getting back on track, then you are still on the road to success!!0 -
Week: Week 2
Today: Thursday, July 11
Start weight: 216 lbs
Previous week's weight: 216.6 lbs
Current week's weight: 217 lbs. Weight is from Tuesday (last time I had a scale but at least it's this week... and a very small gain.)
@sandkp, I am admiring your resolve and your "one day at a time, do the best that I can" attitude! A very small gain, indeed, so a small win as well!!1 -
Tracie_Lord wrote: »thanks for the comments after my injury, the weekend was heavy but been good with food and nutrition all week, just so frustrating I can't get in the gym or do my home workouts. Its raining here a lot today, hope tomorrow is decent so I can at least get out for a walk
PW 171.25
CW 175.00
Sorry to bring the team stats down
@Tracie_Lord, you are completely forgiven for gaining weight....you are one of our rock stars!!
Having a concussion and not being able to exercise after a "heavy" weekend is just your current situation, and not one that will last long if you have your way. Yes a walk would be nice...so go away, rain!!2 -
ForLangston wrote: »Lw : 238 today: 236 moving down. Just joined a money biggest loser challenge, n that will help me get to 229 this summer. 🏦
@ForLangston, money is often a good incentive for people!!! Look out 229...she's coming for you!! Congratulations on your your two pound loss this week and completely reversing your little "up" from last week!! Well done!!0 -
enyagoboom wrote: »First the bad:
Username: EnyaGoBoom
Weigh in week: July week 2
Weigh in day: Thursday
Previous Week's weight: 218.1
Todays Weight: 223.1
It's been too long since I checked in, and I'm sorry. Things are off the wall.
I test on Monday for my HR Cert - right now I'm failing my pre-tests. Not be a lot, but I should be comfortably passing at this point.
I moved a year ago to a whole new region to be with my husband - his job takes him on the road for long stretches of time - anyway, he's in the running now for a new job in a new region which ... would be really excellent for him, but we'd be geographical bachelors again. it's not the end of the world, but it has knocked the wind out of my sails a bit.
And work is insane. HR is never dull.
Anyway. That's the less nitty, gritty version of events.
By the end of the month my goal is to be tracking my food and seeing the scale pitch downward. And be back in the water regularly.
@HASWLRS is a gem. Thank you for checking in on me. No lie, there is guilt that I bailed, but I don't feel judged and really appreciate the pings.
@enyagoboom, so glad to see you back!! Yes, you have a lot going on in your life right now, but waiting for life to settle down before working on you and your health is never wise, as life seems to constantly throw us curve balls. In other words, we need to learn to hit that pitch, because if we sit on a fastball, we could be waiting for a long time...."life" is one of the best curve ball pitchers around!! I am glad you have a date firmly set, (July 31st, the end of the month) to start your journey again!! In the meantime, try to make small positive changes, or choices, each day.1 -
Weigh-in
Last: 246.1
This: 244.9
Well I guess the damage I did over the holiday weekend was real whether I wanted to believe it last week or not 😠
But having that mindset enabled me to get back into gear and have a pretty good week and i’m back to moving in the right direction (again ...)
I start vacation in 5 weeks. So I need to lose a pound a week to be out of the 240s by then. Goal set.
@erikNJ, you definitely had the right mindset to start moving again in the right direction...well done on a solid pound lost! A pound a week for five weeks....you got this!!1 -
susanpiper57 wrote: »Friday weigh in: 121.2
I can’t remember my exact weight last week but I think I lost about a pound?
Mini challenge:
7/7/19 4.5 mile run, under calories, logged
7/8/19 30 minute walk, under calories, logged
7/9/19 30 minute walk, under calories, logged
7/10/19 4.5 mile run, under calories, logged
7/11/19 20 minute walk, over calories, logged
@susanpiper57, look at that fantastic week taking shape!! Yes, you lost a pound, so well done!!0 -
Friday weigh in
Pw: 200.2
Cw: 197.6
Almost down from the holiday, now to get through thos week. One day, one decision, at a time.
@swauters, the fact that you gained over the holiday, and got back ever so slightly over 200, but you did NOT fold like a house of cards, speaks volumes to where you level of resolve is this time around!! Well done on your solid two and a half pound loss!! One day, one decision at a time this week.....you got this!!2
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