WAISTAWAYS TEAM CHAT - JULY 2019
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juliemargaretkim wrote: »However, @jugar is suggesting that some of us may need to (ahem!) revise our green challenges -- and that includes me. Sadly, I doubt I'm making those 7.5 pounds. Should we revise to 4 lbs.? What say you?
It was looking so possible on Friday ... and now impossible .... I probably have to revise mine as well. Unless there is some kind of internal re-reset lurking and about to happen now that the humidity has dropped (and regular evening outdoor walking seems far more likely this week ... )
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The Week 3 Challenge (posted by Workout Warriors): Set three goals you want to achieve this week on a daily basis! Report your results to your team daily. Lets push hard in our final week and support each other! I What are you going to achieve next week?!!!!
From Mayo Clinic -
Set yourself up for success GOALS! 🎯
Well-planned goals can help you convert your thoughts into action. Here's how to create successful weight-loss goals. 💫🌟
Set SMART goals-
A good goal-setting strategy is the SMART goal checklist. Be sure that your weight-loss goals — whether a process goal or an outcome goal — meet the following criteria:
* Specific. A good goal includes specific details.
* Measurable. If you can measure a goal, then you can objectively determine how successful you are at meeting the goal. A goal of eating better is not easily measured, but a goal of eating 1,200 calories a day can be measured. Same with "exercise more" vs "at least 8,000 total steps daily" or "20 minutes on the exercise bike"
* Attainable. An attainable goal is one that you have enough time and resources to achieve.
* Relevant. It's important to set goals that are relevant and meaningful to you and where you're at in your life right now. Don't set goals that someone else wants you to obtain.
* Time-limited. Pick your goal and set a deadline accordingly.
Weight-loss goals can mean the difference between success and failure. Realistic, well-planned weight-loss goals keep you focused and motivated. They provide a plan for change as you transition to a healthier you.
More info:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/weight-loss/art-20048224
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My 3 goals for this week.
1) Logging every bite. (the good, the bad and the downright ugly. The important thing for meis to re-establish the on-line food-logging habit so that the macros and calorie totals are actually visible.)
2) Sending in my Fitbit step-count every day (even when it is under 2000 ... )
3) Doing AND LOGGING 20 minutes on my exercise bike (in 5-minute increments spread throughout the day - more's a bonus ... Again, the most important thing is to re-establish the exercise-logging habit)1 -
This is pathetic, but I think, based on my last few months, I need to make my pledge 2 pounds. Summer has NEVER been an easy time for me to lose weight. But this is now my third month at this weight. I know what I am doing wrong this past week. Here's hoping I can drop 2 pounds in two weeks. It would be close to miraculous,4
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skip the previous weeks tracker not working and can't get on my app to see previous weeks. I will have each day for this week so far.1 -
Finally back to running after a week's break. Food and excercise go hand in hand for me. I really notice a pattern where if I don't work out, my food intake will slack too.
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Finally back to running after a week's break. Food and excercise go hand in hand for me. I really notice a pattern where if I don't work out, my food intake will slack too.
Anyone else notice this?
Yes. In fact, I can only go 1 day without exercise without seeing the scale move upward. More than that and the fat seems ready to jump right back to wherever it was (pick a spot!). LOL1 -
Steps 7/19~10,035
7/20~10,217
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Food logged, 3 x 5 minutes on the bike logged, and 21,640 steps on the Fitbit today.😎👍3
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MORE UPDATES!
The Green July Challenge. We have 21 participants (out of a team of 29!), and 2 more weigh-ins to go. Some of those are tomorrow, and @Andreabroadley already weighed in today, so there are NOT really 2 weeks to go. Here is where everyone stands:
@Andreabroadley 3 pledged, already lost 3.7!
@Flawless_K 5 pledged, 4.6 left to lose
@Juliemargaretkim 7.5 pledged, 6.5 left to lose
@zlauerMom 5 pledged, already lost 5.9!
@Fourathomej 2 pledged, 1.7 left to lose
@karenesg 4 pledged, 3.4 left to lose
@offitgoes 5 pledged, 7 to lose
@Cory 17 5 pledged, 4.2 left to lose
@jugar 2 pledged, 2.5 to lose
@AmyRobF 4 pledged, 2 left to lose
@kx7003 3 pledged, 7.7 to lose
@martinesther88 2 pledged, 1.2 left to lose
@Perla4686 5 pledged, already lost 6!
@tigrib 8 pledged, 5.4 left to lose
@BMcC9 3 pledged, 1.2 left to lose
@evangsimmons170 7 pledged, 7 lost!
@matthewsfive 6 pledged, 4.2 left to lose
@Micki48 3 pledged, 3.9 to lose
@Terytha 6 pledged, 1 left to lose
@SueSueDio 2 pledged, 2.5 to lose
@Loriab901 3 pledged, 0.8 left to lose
Good progress in general - but there is only until your final weigh-in during the week of July 28 - August 3rd to get there. If you have more than 3 pounds left, you might want to revise your pledge. In any case, most of us still have some serious progress to make. And make it we will, right?
Even if we don't quite get there, we'll make progress.
Join the Week 4 Challenge from the Workout Warriors - that might help to keep on track and make those goals!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10755380/week-four-group-challenge-from-the-workout-warriors/p1?new=1
Renew your commitment ( I know I am...) and see how well we can finish this month in the GREEN and get back into the top 3. We were really on a roll for a few weeks there, and we can do it again!
I could have sworn I signed up for this challenge but the rate I’m going this month it’s probably just as well you don’t have me down. 😳2 -
STEPS:
7/18 - 20671
7/19 - 13777
7/20 - 16511
7/21 - 11294
7/22 - 14229
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Monday steps - 16,3993
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Steps for last week
Wednesday 14,413
Thursday 6,411
Friday 4,750
Saturday 1,933
Sunday 1,505 (and lots of biking)
Monday 21,640 (In case you missed seeing it mixed in with other information)1 -
Steps 7/22~10,7181
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My 3 goals for this week.
1) Logging every bite. (the good, the bad and the downright ugly. The important thing for meis to re-establish the on-line food-logging habit so that the macros and calorie totals are actually visible.)
2) Sending in my Fitbit step-count every day (even when it is under 2000 ... )
3) Doing AND LOGGING 20 minutes on my exercise bike (in 5-minute increments spread throughout the day - more's a bonus ... Again, the most important thing is to re-establish the exercise-logging habit)
* Pre-logging done right up to end of supper (including breakfast eaten and pre-packed lunch + pm snack) - still room in the calories for after-supper snack ...
* Last week's Fitbit step entry caught up. (more and more pathetic as last weekend progressed ... but VERY high yesterday)
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juliemargaretkim wrote: »PW - 130.9
CW - 129.8
Remember when I said I would be happy with even 129.9? Well, I'm ECSTATIC with 129.8!!!
Feels good to be back in the 120's, even though I know I'm still very very close to those 130's! LOL!
We are on vacation for a couple of weeks, so hopefully this challenge will keep be from binging on pie every night! We are doing so much walking (brought the pup with us! She loves to swim!!) and swimming, and the days are hot and we are just laying low with piles of books. It's a wonderful way to go into August.
However, @jugar is suggesting that some of us may need to (ahem!) revise our green challenges -- and that includes me. Sadly, I doubt I'm making those 7.5 pounds. Should we revise to 4 lbs.? What say you?
Great job! It is good to pass one of those thresholds. I finally have spent a whole month out of the 120's, so I feel your joy! I have revised your pledge to 4 pounds - leaving you only 1.9 to go. Walking and swimming will have to beat out wonderful pies! Have a great time.1 -
tdrjustus3 wrote: »@jugar Can I join the step team? What do I need to do?
Absolutely! You have now already done what needs to be done. I'll put your name on the step team, and you post your steps here. Any frequency is fine (daily, every few days, weekly) as long as you get the full week in as soon as possible after Saturdays end. Go on the spreadsheet any time to see how you and everyone else are doing -
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1B0Wl2qconcMmfbCT3JhdssfcDDo58Rys0Lc5m-xleDs/edit#gid=0
The tabs along the bottom - click on WAISTAWAYS, then scroll down to the bottom of the sheet and you'll find the step team. You don't need to do that if you don't want to, but it can be interesting and you can catch any mistakes I make entering things!0 -
I probably blew it - sometimes the pesky messages or numbers run away from me. Sorry!!! You could still get in there for a small amount if you wantConnie7355 wrote: »I could have sworn I signed up for this challenge but the rate I’m going this month it’s probably just as well you don’t have me down. 😳
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My plan today was cardio in the office.
Mother Nature's plan is 30+ degrees and humid. (That's almost 90 for the American folk.)
I'm thinking our plans may be mutually exclusive. -_-3 -
being back to work has been a bear already this week as far as maintaining my good eating habits an exercise routines this is day 2 of no exercise and my arthritis is already flaring up that's one big reason why I keep exercising to keep the pain away however my back is screaming today and I know it's because of the lack of exercise Trust and Believe I will be exercising tonight when I get home I refuse to go backwards I will also need to drink lots of water and keep my eating to a minimum between now and my weigh in day which is Saturday so that I can maintain my loss for the month sorry for the lack of punctuation again I am using my voice text feature instead of texting while driving miss you guys I'm in back-to-back meetings all day everyday this week except Friday2
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I've decided not to revise my green challenge, I don't think I will make it but that will challenge me to end as strong as I can. If I lower my number it will allow me to maybe hit goal but the original goal I made was possible I just didn't or might not make it. And that's all on me.3
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Is anyone else here doing the Workout Warriors' "Set 3 Goals for the week" thing?1
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@jugar It’s fine. I don’t know how you keep everybody straight with all you have to keep track of!! Go ahead and put me down for 2 lbs. maybe it will give me a kick in the pants!! Thanks!!2
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Is anyone else here doing the Workout Warriors' "Set 3 Goals for the week" thing?
I've kind of been doing it quietly - I set four for each day this week:
1. Walk every day (inside or out) for at least 10-15 minutes.
(Yesterday 45m, today 52m)
2. Drink at least 4 cups of water per day.
(Achieved yesterday, on track for today.)
3. Stay under maintenance calories, try for a deficit.
(I've been struggling with staying under maintenance. Yesterday I finished just a few calories over my deficit goal, today hopefully I'll succeed as well. I'm not adding exercise calories from my walks as that will just tempt me to eat more, but I'll have an extra snack if I really need something.)
4. Self-care - do something fun (not "useful") every day.
(Achieved on both days so far. )
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I did not join the challenge, but here are my goals, they are the same goals every week..
1 Make my calories goal.. Average daily deficit 500 to 1000.
2 Move calories > 400 per day on Apple Watch
3 No alcohol
4 Close stand ring on Apple Watch, at least 12 hours.
Most weeks something keeps me from making move goal every day, but I’m pretty consistent these days with others.2 -
I have been doing the 3 goals challenge as well - it is good to post our results here and there, but I understand if that is one too many postings!
Week 4 Goals:- Lose 1 pound - that is .16 pounds per day. Do what I need to do to make that happen.
- Strength training 3 times this week
- Zero grains. None. Nada. They are the carb that gets out of control and/or makes me feel weird. Fruit or veg no
problem.
So far, on track. I have been good with food and exercise (lots of biking), strength training I have done 1 session, 2 to go by the end of Saturday. Grains had been creeping back into my life, and they are banished for the week. I don't know why they have such a strong effect on me - increased heart rate, general icky stomach feeling, etc. So they are gone again. Too bad they are so likeable to the palate
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Thanks for all the steps updates, news, and weather reports from Edmonton! I get those from my daughter too, and she was feeling it today. Here in the usually humid east, we are getting some nice cool temps right now after a spate of hot misery, so I feel for you @Terytha - it is so hard to exercise when it is hot and humid. It will pass!
I think I have everything up to date again, so onward ho! @evangsimmons170 - hang in there. I remember those days of back-to-back meetings, and all I can say is you are RIGHT to commit to doing your exercise when you get home, no matter how badly you want to just crash onto the couch and stay there. Your back and joints will thank you. I always know I have been slacking when my knees and back start to ache and twinge - it makes such a huge difference. You got this!
@connie7355 - I put your pledge in there, and you can consider your pants kicked
Everyone else - the steps are beautiful, bike intervals awesome, hiking and logging and keeping track feels really good - I think our grit and energy is coming back! We WILL have a great week and finish the month strong!2 -
Is anyone else here doing the Workout Warriors' "Set 3 Goals for the week" thing?
I haven’t but I want to. Too late now. I need to go to bed, but will post tomorrow. Logging and food very good today.
Our heatwave broke today with big storms. Tomorrow is supposed to be beautiful. So a morning walk, hopefully. My good knee is giving me some problems. I played tennis last night. Played really well. I volleyed for 40 minutes with a 19 year old who is about to head off to college on a full tennis scholarship. It was intense. Then played two matches after that. Today my weight is up and I am hurting. I’m supposed to play with a friend on Thursday. Hope I can by then. Have a good night all. See you in the morning.3
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