TEAM: Run Track Minds (July)
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terry111330
Weigh in days Monday - July Week 3
PW 159.2
CW 156.4
Goal: To continue to watch what I eat, as well as how much. Plan to include more exercise this week.
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Week 3
Username: klilev
Weight in day: Monday
SW: 196.6
PW: 186.2
CW: 183.6
Need to work on: Getting all my water-- I'm improving but still not getting enough. Also moderation during celebrations.0 -
1 Do you weigh daily or not? Why? Or why not? Yes. A little OCD myself.
2. How many hours of sleep do you get? Can you tell a difference with weight loss? How? Sleep can be a struggle sometimes, but I find when I stick to my diet and exercise plan, I do sleep better.
3. What are some other strategies for eating out? I often preview the menu online and find something that looks both delicious and healthy. I often ask for double veggies in place of potatoes or fries. Always have water with my dinner and rarely order desert when out.
4. What are some wonderful “dessert” alternatives, besides fruit? Do you use a cool whipped topping? How? I am not a real sweet lover, but sometimes I mix frozen fruit with Greek, non-sweetened yogurt for an ice cream like desert.
5. How and what do you use to help you get in your 64oz of water? I struggle with this one.
7. What strategies do you use to keep yourself consistent: exercise, eating, etc.? Being part of this challenge is really helping with this.
7. What “aha” moments have you had recently? Being really mindful of what I eat and do is really helping me to slow down, make good choices and enjoy life.1 -
@Kate_X4~ Drats! But you are back in control. Not feeding emotions in my opinion is the hardest thing to do. Be sure to get some good strategies in place. You can do it. Be sure to journal through the emotions versus eating them. 👊🏽 It’s important to FEEL them, not feed them. HUGS. Hope mom is doing better.
@Fivepts ~ Congrats on the loss. 👏🏽 It’s better to lose slowly than gain and regain. It’s more likely the weight will stay off. Again for some reason we don’t match on your previous weight. I put in your current weight and since it’s a loss by your records and by the spreadsheet, I’m not going to fret over it. (PW: 143.1 / CW: 142.5 = .6 loss)
@masash9~ Good loss!! 👏🏽 QT is important, especially if they are hikes. Fun! Grab back control and keep hiking! You got this!
@LuluLovinLife~ Nice loss!! 👏🏽
@Perla4686~ Thank you for sharing. I get it! It seems like we’re strong for so long and say no; then can’t fight it any longer! I know. I have to be sure to pack fruit or a small chocolate treat every day; as I see people eating sweets all day. It’s so hard. But when I can so, nope, I had my taste. It was good. I’m satisfied; then it’s easier. If we can tell ourselves YES to something I think our brains function better. When they hear no! Then it acts like a little kid and wants to defy us. Today is a new day. 👍🏽 Start fresh today!! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. And you’re welcome. Sometimes just one little thing helps another get over a hurdle that they didn’t think they could. That’s why I feel it’s important to share. We’re in this together! 👊🏽
@JamieD328~ Silver lining…. A mile walk with mom! 👍🏽 You will get through those Sundays. Sometimes just a taste might do the trick; and load up on the veggies!
@bootssowhite ~ Drats! I am glad that you reported your weigh-in. Being accountable for our actions is better than denying them. In the long run, it’s the process of making progress that is important. I am making a habit of when I go to the store, even when I want junk food to grab gum or tic tacs. Sometimes instead I buy a lottery ticket. If you can’t stop yourself from stopping; maybe once you get inside you will hear my voice yelling at you instead of your little voice. Get gum!! It’s cheaper, better for you, and costs less per serving. Even if you chew 6 pieces at a time! LOL 👍🏽
@skullsandskeletons~ Oh yummy meal prepping… awesome! 👍🏽 I think hubby is going to cook me up a turkey breast in the slow cooker. I’ll be eating a lot of yummy salads this week. And you’re welcome. I hope that the trick helps you get in more water. My hubby laughs at me as I always have 2 drinks in front of me if I’m drinking something else besides water, usually coffee, too.
@jupdyke~ Glad you had a fun few days. And also glad you’re back with us, sharing. Thanks for the extra @RTM encouragement post.
@ajaia2001~ 🤗 It’s not easy. All you can do is take it one day at a time. Thanks for sharing. 🤗
@Toyota100~ WoooooHoooooo! 2 days in a row of posting AND on the treadmill. Awesome! Yeah, you!! 👏🏽 A good Sunday, overall, yes it was! Don’t let that ONE binge derail you. Get up everyday and start fresh. Let me know if you need anymore strategies or further encouragement. I’ve been able to stay binge-free for over a week now. It does take a lot of self-talk and positive attitude. But having habits and go to’s instead of reaching for food helps. It’s working. You can do it!
@Rozbee1~ Awesome loss! 👏🏽 Let me ask you a pondering question to make you think more than for you to answer. HOW? You said your goal is to get more off each week? How? What is the plan? Are you going to eat more fruits and veggies? Are you going to exercise 5 minutes more, 3x per week? Drink 16oz more water every day? Just a little pondering to help have a focus, rather than just on the scale moving. You can do it!!
@Terry111330 ~ Awesome loss! 👏🏽 WoooooHoooooo! Good plan for the week! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. oooooohhhh! Great idea on having double veggies instead of the potato or fries! I like that idea rather than bringing the 1/2 of their oversized portion home. Yes... water for me, too... with lemon! YUMMO! That lemon juice in cold water, so good! I'm glad this challenge is helping. Please continue to share as you learn and grow through this process, you will be encouraging others to do the same. Thank you!! Did you see what I wrote to @skullsandskeletons about packing my water bottles for work? That's how I assure I get all my water in.
@klilev ~ 👏🏽 Great loss!! Good plans for the week, moderation when out and about... Good! And more water, also good! You can do it!
Remember we are . . .
The three elements of what it takes to be successful at weight-loss and keeping it off are:
Run -keep moving
Track -know what you’re eating/ drinking
Mind -train your brain to be positive about yourself and okay with change(s).3 -
Weekend Post
Tracked to the best of my ability Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, and while I didn't do the best with sticking to plan, I didn't do the worst. Indulged more than I wanted to but also didn't just spend the whole weekend eating everything and anything. I didn't weigh myself this morning as I want to give myself a few days to be back on plan and lose any water weight etc. before I get back on the scale. I've really pulled back on weighing myself often, it had started to mess with my head and I don't feel quite ready to weigh in every day again. I'm going to see how I feel after this week and I may get back to daily weigh-ins, we will see. Happy Monday everyone!2 -
Week 3
Username: jupdyke
Weight in day: Monday
PW: 157.8
CW: 160.8
Ugh...up 3 and earned every pound. Vacation derailed me. I am back on track this week. For sure! I had a few too many beverages this weekend, that didn't help. Gotta get my head back in the game. Started with a good workout this morning and tracking all day.2 -
Daily mini report
Run: C25K W6R2 completed! Bl**dy hard and had to really push myself, was close to giving up a few times but glad I pushed through. Hit 4.5 K today!
Track: yes, under. Weird thing happened today, never happened before: I've got about 200 calories left but don't feel hungry and don't feel like a snack as I normally would (more a mental thing then hunger I'm sure) I hope this becomes a regular thing!
Mind: good. My binge yesterday only lasted the day, as opposed to a few days (or weeks...)2 -
Monday’s check in
I am sorry I missed my weigh in. I didn’t until we were there that this resort had no internet😖
Plus I have had the bad feverish flu for the last 2 days. I am back at home now
Starting to feel better.
Track calories . No
Exersize no
Over calories no
Pw 155
Cw 1552 -
Daily Post (Monday 07/15)
Track: 🤩
Calories: 🤩
Exercise 20+mins: 40 mins 😅
8+ Water: 💧 x10
Healthy Habits:- Morning Affirmations: 💯
- Plan / pre-log food: 💯
- NO post-dinner snack: 🤩
- 🛑 KITCHEN CLOSED 🚫: 🤩
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Daily Post (Monday)
Track: Yes
Calories: Under
Exercise: 1 hour at bootcamp
Goal/Day: Had a good Monday. Stayed within my calories and bootcamp today was a really high burning session. Last week one of the trainers told me to take some Amino acids before working out. So I went to Walmart and bought a container and WOW one powdered scoop in 8 oz of cold water had me flying through the workouts and I probably could've done another class 🏃♀️💪😎3 -
Daily Post (Monday)
Track: Yes
Calories: Under
Exercise: Biceps and Triceps & lots of walking
Goal/Day: Had a good day. Started teaching the summer reading program today on top of watching my friend's daughters. Still stayed on track with calories and working out. First time in a while. Now to stay on track.2 -
Daily post Monday July 15:
Tracked: yes
Calories: under
Exercise: no but again ran around a lot at work. I am tired!!2 -
Daily post Monday
Track: Yes
Calories: a smidge over
Exercise: no
Falling asleep, so no daily anecdotes...1 -
Weekly Weigh-In
Username: Jactop
Weigh in week: Week 3
Weigh in day: Monday
Previous Weight: 207
Today's Weight: 2091 -
Username: JammyPea
Week: Monday July Week 3
PW: 175.5
CW: 173.2
One thing I did well: I planned my meals and stuck to the plan
One thing to improve: I am going away next week and want to plan better to stay on track and not have a 'free for all', but at the same time enjoy myself.2 -
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@bhlavac5560 - Hello! Hope you're having a good day. Please post your Sunday weigh-in for week 3. Don't give up or give in. We're here to help support and encourage.
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@jwall309~ Jessica, I’m so glad that you had a good weekend with family. Happy week and weight-loss journey to you, too!!
@jupdyke~ Jen, bummer about the gain. You are so determined & disciplined… off it will come! Run. Track. Minds. You know it’s much easier after day 1 and day 2. You got this!!
@Perla4686~ Wow!! Marvelous Monday! Way to push through. That’s great that you had a mental win over those last 200 calories left for the day! And superb at not letting that binge last for more than just the one. I know how hard that is! You’re doing great! Keep working hard.
@wander216~ Glad you posted your weigh-in and didn’t gain. Yeah, you! Here’s to another good week. You can do it! Hope you are feeling better.
@ajaia2001~ Whoa!! So cool that you’re getting some awesome advice from the trainers. How did you feel Tuesday morning? What differences could you tell from the amino acids? I look forward to more reports on your exercise regimen. You’re doing great! Marvelous Monday!
@skullsandskeletons~ Marvelous Monday! Staying on track during stressful and busy workdays is a feat in and of itself. Good job!
@JamieD328~Good tracking!! Hope you had a good night’s rest.
@Jactop~ HUGS Not sure what you are going through. I do know what it’s like to struggle with the weight loss journey and to fight myself to stay on track. Don’t give up!!
@JammpyPea~ You did great!! Awesome loss and way to execute your plan. Water, veggies, and walking!! You can do both on vacation. Have fun!
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Daily Post (Monday)
Track: Yes
Calories: Over just a bit
Day: This work week has gotten off to a stressful start, so had a few glasses of wine after work that put me over but thankfully not by very much.
Life is a lot right now because of work and some other factors. We will see how the rest of the week goes....1 -
Hang in there. As you reach for items or have a reaction, think about some good go-to moves that might work for you. I know once you get moved that will help ease up life, hopefully. But as I am learning.... Life always has something to say.Daily Post (Monday)
Track: Yes
Calories: Over just a bit
Day: This work week has gotten off to a stressful start, so had a few glasses of wine after work that put me over but thankfully not by very much.
Life is a lot right now because of work and some other factors. We will see how the rest of the week goes....
Its how we react that counts. 1 -
Not a great day, but not terrible either. Didn't track but ate mindfully as best as I could. Baked cake for my daughter's graduation and didn't lick he bowl/eat the edges etc. Takeaway dinner but only ate half.1
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Not a great day, but not terrible either. Didn't track but ate mindfully as best as I could. Baked cake for my daughter's graduation and didn't lick he bowl/eat the edges etc. Takeaway dinner but only ate half.
Sounds like you did alright for being mindful. Good job. Just think.of it as a maintenance day. At some point in our lives, we will be there. Hang in there. Tomorrow is a new day.0 -
July 15 and 16 check-in
Long couple of days, a little over my calories yesterday, but within today.
Been working in the garden every morning for 1 to 1.5 hours. Yesterday I had a lot of running around to do, and today we continued with renovations and was up and down constantly. Over 15,000 steps today. It is 7:30 pm and kitchen is closed!
PS johicks you are an amazing team leader. I love your inspiring posts and your encouraging comments. Thanks for taking this on!1 -
Daily Post (Tuesday 07/16)
Track: 🤩
Calories: 🤩
Exercise 20+mins: 30 mins 👣 😅
8+ Water: 💧💧💧💧 + 💧💧💧💧=8+💧💧💧💧💧=13
Healthy Habits:- Morning Affirmations: 💯
- Plan / pre-log food: 💯
- NO post-dinner snack: 🤩
- 🛑 KITCHEN CLOSED 🚫: 🤩
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Terry111330 wrote: »July 15 and 16 check-in
Long couple of days, a little over my calories yesterday, but within today.
Been working in the garden every morning for 1 to 1.5 hours. Yesterday I had a lot of running around to do, and today we continued with renovations and was up and down constantly. Over 15,000 steps today. It is 7:30 pm and kitchen is closed!
PS johicks you are an amazing team leader. I love your inspiring posts and your encouraging comments. Thanks for taking this on!
Good job, Terry on sticking with it and not throwing in the towel. I hope the garden.provides peace with all the craziness of the renovation. Terrific Tuesday. Yes! The kitchen is closed!!
Thank you. I enjoy being the captain, getting to know all of you, and sharing our journey together. It should dies help me stay on track or get right back on if I derail. It's a journey. And we are doing it together, not alone.
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Daily check-in Tuesday
Track: yes
Calories: under
Exercise: walked about 2/3rds a mile and hope to take another trek before I settle in.
I was pretty off track after the weekend, and even though I stayed close to calorie goal yesterday, they weren't the best choices of foods. So today I for breakfast I stole some of co-parent's protein powder and blended it with my leftover keto coffee mix so I could have something portable and low cal, but filling (something about the oil and butter in the bulletproof style coffee). Lunch was spicy guac with baby carrots, and strategically factored in reeses pieces so I didn't go off the deep end and binge on the cans of frosting haunting me from the kitchen. Dinner was a bit hodge podge, but still within calories (even after eating a piece of my sons pizza) in hopes of being back down at least a pound after a couple of weeks on the rise.
Tomorrow is grocery pickup, with intentions of better planned meals and more veggies.1 -
Daily check-in Tuesday
Track: yes
Calories: under
Exercise: Ran 4 miles and walked a whole bunch.
It was a good day. The run was tough, but I hung in there. Day 2 of sticking back with the plan that I know works for me. I just need to stay strong. Have my alarm set for 4:20 for the gym in the morning. I can do this! I'm thankful for this awesome support group.2 -
Daily Post (Tuesday)
Track: Yes
Calories: Under
Exercise: 1hr bootcamp/1hr bleachers-sprints
Goal/Day: Good Tuesday. Woke up this morning ready to start the day. Usually when my alarm goes off at 4am, I have to drag myself out of bed. This Amino supplement I'm drinking is giving me much needed energy and strength. I was surprised at myself because after sprints my trainer had everyone flip a tractor tire for 30 yards, my initial reaction was "yeah that ain't happening" but I actually did it although I can't feel my arms😂💪1 -
Daily post Tuesday July 16:
Tracked: yes
Calories: under
Exercise: no but once again ran my tush off at work!
I am so inspired by you all. We are doing great!1 -
Daily check in Tuesday
Track yes
Calories. Tracked on goal for the day
Exersize , no
Feeling better today. Starting to be able to keep in my food🥳
Hopefully will be able to get out for a walk or run tomorrow1
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