TEAM: Run Track Minds (September)
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MamboRumba wrote: »MamboRumba wrote: »BUDDY SYSTEM..... LAST CHANCE
I see that only newbies signed up. Last chance for anyone else to get a buddy to be accountable with and to encourage and challenge each other. Sometimes it helps when you are specifically looking and reading one person within the team to help each other out. We of course want to encourage EVERYONE, but when you aren't posting it might help to have that one buddy saying... HEY! Where are you? How are you?
I would like a Buddy for motivation. I am on Team Flab-U-Less.....so, I am not sure if anyone can request that is not on this team. Thanks!
I was going to buddy up our RTM teammates, so they could check up on one another. I'm not sure of the rules of posting in other team's threads either.
Ok! No worries! 🤣
You mentioned my name and it brought me here. I was offering to help motivate....but, I will go back to my team now! 🥳
If you were tagged on our page.. then CONGRATS!!! That means you were a big loser for your team or within the challenge. Yeah, you!!!
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BUDDY SYSTEM..... LAST CHANCE
Anyone else interested in a buddy!? If you are I have one buddy needing a buddy. Let me know, I'l pair you up.
Sometimes it helps when you are specifically looking and reading one person within the team to help each other out. We of course want to encourage EVERYONE, but when you aren't posting it might help to have that one buddy saying... HEY! Where are you? How are you?
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Daily Post Wednesday
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes, under
Exercise: No
Healthier habits: Logging food and increasing water
Goals or Day: need more exercise1 -
Daily Post Wednesday
Track: Yes
Calories: a bit over, but under with exercise
Exercise: yea, strength training: biceps and Triceps. Walked the dog
Day: Today was a good, smooth 1st day of school. Totally exhausted tonight. Alarm is set for a run in the morning.1 -
Daily Post Weds.
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes/under
Exercise: Yes/ 20 min Bike
Healthier habits: None
Goals or Day: Drink more water
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Daily Post (Wednesday)
Track: Yes
Calories: Over by 83 calories
Exercise: Not today
Healthier habits: I've been sleeping really poorly this week. It's currently 8:30 and I'm starting to get ready for bed. I can't always control how much sleep I'm going to get, but I can make sure I give myself plenty of time to try and get enough sleep.2 -
Daily post Wednesday
Tracked: yes
Calories: under
Exercise: no
I had 4 cups of water again. @Jovsfood it looks like we are paired up!! 😁2 -
Daily Post (Wednesday)
Track: Yes
Calories: Under
Exercise: 1 hr-bootcamp class/45 mins outside cardio group at football stadium
Goal/Day: Had another good day today. I am TIRED from all the exercising today, hope you all had a great day.... I'm headed to dreamland 😴😴2 -
Daily post Wednesday
Track yes
Calories were under
Exercise—— running after kids counts?
Healthier habits:eat more protein
Goals: Stay focused and remember the goal. One small victory at a time. Actually did take chocolate cake today. So a win in my book.2 -
Daily Post (Wednesday)
Track: yes
Calories: basically on target
Exercise: lifted weights
Healthier habits: weigh & measure food: Not perfect...so hard to no "eyeball" everything!
Goals or Day: Work was draining, and I don't feel good for lady reasons.
NSV: didn't stop to get a snack or coffee when it got to be afternoon even though I really wanted something!
My Why Today: to look very professional in my work clothes1 -
I need something to look forward to when I'm telling myself no to treats all the time. Just one meal or snack I can plan on and know is coming.
Related to that I'm trying to prepare myself for a work breakfast and then a work lunch on Friday and then a party Saturday night.1 -
Do we add these buddies as friends?BUDDY SYSTEM..... LAST CHANCE
Anyone else interested in a buddy!? If you are I have one buddy needing a buddy. Let me know, I'l pair you up.
Sometimes it helps when you are specifically looking and reading one person within the team to help each other out. We of course want to encourage EVERYONE, but when you aren't posting it might help to have that one buddy saying... HEY! Where are you? How are you?
It's up to you, if that's what you want. My thoughts were to have someone to specifically respond to, cheer on, and comment on their posts. Then if they don't post, check on them.
There are no rules. I am hoping that you will reach out to one another on here by commenting on each others' posts. Then when the other hasn't been posting to find out what has happened to your buddy. And by your accountability to each other in our team thread, we will be inspired and encouraged by your support. I randomly assigned by drawing names.
If you need help navigating MFP, let me know. I'll do my best.
Buddy pair #1
@kilobykilo and @angiesjourney
Buddy pair #2
@DDay2020 and @goodreadsgal
Buddy pair #3
@Jovsfood and @skullsandskeletons
Buddy pair #4
@ajaia2001 and @johicks
LET'S DO THIS!!!
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).2 -
Daily Post (Wednesday 09/04)
Track: Yes
Calories: Over
Exercise (20+mins): 20mins
12+ Water: 💧x 9
I didn't do great, but I am proud of myself for tracking 100%. It was after the fact, but I still did it. : |
So, we ended up with one person without a buddy, so I put myself in as I need that extra kick in the pants. And I know my buddy @ajaia2001 likes her Bootcamp; so hopefully, she will Bootcamp me into shape. LOL
Not sure what more we can do for one another as buddies, other than making sure that we are here daily. Perhaps send an extra hoo-rah shout out to say you can do it!? Admit to our struggles - mine is still nights. When hubby drinks, I eat.
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@jmacaroni~ So sorry to hear about your ill kiddos and so happy that you have @RTM to come to get yourself picked back up and dusted off to keep on this healthy, weightloss journey. Yes, today is a new day. How did Wednesday go for you?
@Pearl4686~ I understand about how your hubby feels about size- my hubby & I don’t judge or look at each other in that way. But I do look at him for his health, more than his being overweight. I find that at my size it’s hard for me to do certain things. As I lose weight, I can do more. I will say that there are more fun clothes to wear as a thinner person, the styles look better. I know you’re not one who journals, but maybe you can use this thread to do more writing about those NSVs. Every week find one new something to focus on that you can do (or can’t and want to change it) and write about it. !!???! This may help you focus more on health, feeling good, energy, stamina, etc. I was surprised myself yesterday by walking to/fro my mom’s before work; that after not walking for several days and barely exercising that it didn't’ hurt, I wasn’t out of breath, and I wasn’t slow. Yeah!!!! And when you start receiving more compliments, respond with …”Thank you, I feel so energetic.” Take your response and focus off appearance and put it to the internal healthy side of you.
You got this!!
THIS. THIS IS why I love our team name… RunTrackMinds. It truly is all the elements of what it is going to take to lose and keep the weight off.
@jwall309~ Your last Tuesday at your job. Wooohoooo! I know how determined you are. You WILL get in two great days, then be mindful over the weekend. You go this!
@ajaia2001~ Oh my goodness!! Two-fers on two days. Wowsers! Remind me how many lbs until you reach your goal weight? Do you take measurements to see inches lost? - BTW… we’re buddies. If another wants a buddy I’ll step down, but can’t deny you of having a buddy.
You did it!! Wooooohoooo! 2 classes of exercise. Wonderful. I bet you slept great!!
@DDay2020~ Nice week of doing what it takes to lose it. And GREAT loss!! Wooohoooooo!!! I’m so excited for you!! You are making me more excited about my journey and to get back on track! Thanks for sharing!! What a Wednesday! Yeah!! You’re doing great.
@Leebett~ You are definitely not alone. We are all on this journey together… a team. A great team!! Yes, reading and writing about it help so much. I think it mostly makes us be honest with ourselves about what it going on and that we can do it and that doing the right things makes a difference and the weight will come off! Keep doing it!
@Perla4686 ~ Yeah for tracking! Yep being brutally honest (me too!) Good for you for planning pizza. When you have that as a meal, do you balance it out with anything? I like to have a salad (veggies) and add low-fat cottage (protein) as my dressing. Plus it helps fill me up. Yes, always... More water, more exercise. But… sometimes, focusing on what you ARE DOING and doing right is the main goal. Then you will get back on track fully, and add the others, too. That’s where I am totally at in my process. Baby steps again. Ugh. Hate it, but I need to remind myself to do it to be successful.
@jovsfood~ Goodness. I hope you’re feeling better. You had a good Wednesday…. Yeah, you! Tracking, under, Pilates, and being positive. Wow, Wednesday. Love it!
@DogMom919~ Wonderful Wednesday! Good job on those healthier habits of water and logging every bite.
@jupdyke~ Wooohooooo Wednesday for you and a smooth first day back.
@bootssowhite~ Cait! I hope you get some good zzzzz’z. Good job on tracking!!
@skullsandskeletons~ Good Wednesday!! And getting in 4 cups of water.
@angiesjourney ~ Woooohoooo Wednesday. Good for you.
@midsummer174627~ Good job today!! Wonderful … doing your body good to lift weights. That for sure will help you towards your goal of looking professional in your work clothes. Measuring is a pain, but worth every ounce (hahaha.) to get to the goal. Good NSV!! Good job on planning ahead. I understand about saying NO. I try not to in that I DO plan a few things to make it more fun. I’ve also learned that snacking can be healthy, too. One of my favorites, especially this time of year was chips and dip. Well, I don’t completely deny myself of chips. BUT... I do get most of the same flavors when I do my healthier version. I now eat on a regular basis, cucumbers with my dip. And that dip is healthy. It’s black beans and salsa or salsa and cottage cheese or all three together. So there are ways to accomplish both. It takes a little bit of experiment time, but you will find the right “tricks” to treat yourself. OR.. instead of food… what about buying a small new hand lotion scent or a scented lip gloss or something aromatic that you can use more than once. !? Instead of trying to please the tastebuds, please your other senses. Good luck with the work meals and the party on Saturday, let us know your strategies and how they worked. You can do it!!
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I find that at my size it’s hard for me to do certain things. As I lose weight, I can do more.
Absolutely! For one, less chafing, still a problem but less LOL. Also, I find it easier now to sit on the floor to play with my kids, and get up again!
So, my pizza is home-made so I've worked out exactly the calories on MFP. I paired it with a thick vegetable soup which I ate first, so I wasn't starving when I had my pizza!
Good for you for planning pizza. When you have that as a meal, do you balance it out with anything? I like to have a salad (veggies) and add low-fat cottage (protein) as my dressing. Plus it helps fill me up.
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Hello all! I'm having a very busy day with appointments and stocking up kids for the school year, so I won't have time to respond individually (but maybe tonight)
Just wanted to wish you all a good day. Stay on track don't give up and let us know how you go!2 -
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Username: rawrxamberx
Week: September Week #1
Day: Thursday
PW: 314.4
CW: 314.4
One Thing Did Well: I kept trying to record what I ate and not completely give up.
One Thing To Improve: my water intake and record every single day! I fell in a rut where I’d record in the morning and then indulge in a bunch of food and not record. I need my spark back!1 -
Username Jamied328
Week 1, Thursday weigh in
PW: 163.6
CW: 163
Hope to catch up and intro in a few. It’s been another eventful week, and not the happy weekend trip with the kids variety, so I have only weighed in. Another horrible car accident for a family member, so I have been busy with helping her through a hospital stay and upcoming surgery.1 -
Daily Post (Wednesday)
Track: Yes
Calories: Over by less than 200
Day: Solid day back on track today, only issue I'm encountering this week is that its TOM and my appetite is UP....so I'm letting myself go over goal within reason. Just enough to kick the craving and move on. If I deny myself too much, then I'll go wayyyy overboard on the weekend when my defenses against food are always a bit lowered.1 -
@Pearl4686
It’s probably funnier to me than it should be that I started from page one to catch up and thought I was crazy when I saw your username different. I was thinking I had always misread Pearl for Perla 🤣
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@jmacaroni~ So sorry to hear about your ill kiddos and so happy that you have @RTM to come to get yourself picked back up and dusted off to keep on this healthy, weightloss journey. Yes, today is a new day. How did Wednesday go for you?
@Pearl4686~ I understand about how your hubby feels about size- my hubby & I don’t judge or look at each other in that way. But I do look at him for his health, more than his being overweight. I find that at my size it’s hard for me to do certain things. As I lose weight, I can do more. I will say that there are more fun clothes to wear as a thinner person, the styles look better. I know you’re not one who journals, but maybe you can use this thread to do more writing about those NSVs. Every week find one new something to focus on that you can do (or can’t and want to change it) and write about it. !!???! This may help you focus more on health, feeling good, energy, stamina, etc. I was surprised myself yesterday by walking to/fro my mom’s before work; that after not walking for several days and barely exercising that it didn't’ hurt, I wasn’t out of breath, and I wasn’t slow. Yeah!!!! And when you start receiving more compliments, respond with …”Thank you, I feel so energetic.” Take your response and focus off appearance and put it to the internal healthy side of you. You got this!!
THIS. THIS IS why I love our team name… RunTrackMinds. It truly is all the elements of what it is going to take to lose and keep the weight off.
@jwall309~ Your last Tuesday at your job. Wooohoooo! I know how determined you are. You WILL get in two great days, then be mindful over the weekend. You go this!
@ajaia2001~ Oh my goodness!! Two-fers on two days. Wowsers! Remind me how many lbs until you reach your goal weight? Do you take measurements to see inches lost? - BTW… we’re buddies. If another wants a buddy I’ll step down, but can’t deny you of having a buddy.
You did it!! Wooooohoooo! 2 classes of exercise. Wonderful. I bet you slept great!!
@DDay2020~ Nice week of doing what it takes to lose it. And GREAT loss!! Wooohoooooo!!! I’m so excited for you!! You are making me more excited about my journey and to get back on track! Thanks for sharing!! What a Wednesday! Yeah!! You’re doing great.
@Leebett~ You are definitely not alone. We are all on this journey together… a team. A great team!! Yes, reading and writing about it help so much. I think it mostly makes us be honest with ourselves about what it going on and that we can do it and that doing the right things makes a difference and the weight will come off! Keep doing it!
@Perla4686 ~ Yeah for tracking! Yep being brutally honest (me too!) Good for you for planning pizza. When you have that as a meal, do you balance it out with anything? I like to have a salad (veggies) and add low-fat cottage (protein) as my dressing. Plus it helps fill me up. Yes, always... More water, more exercise. But… sometimes, focusing on what you ARE DOING and doing right is the main goal. Then you will get back on track fully, and add the others, too. That’s where I am totally at in my process. Baby steps again. Ugh. Hate it, but I need to remind myself to do it to be successful.
@jovsfood~ Goodness. I hope you’re feeling better. You had a good Wednesday…. Yeah, you! Tracking, under, Pilates, and being positive. Wow, Wednesday. Love it!
@DogMom919~ Wonderful Wednesday! Good job on those healthier habits of water and logging every bite.
@jupdyke~ Wooohooooo Wednesday for you and a smooth first day back.
@bootssowhite~ Cait! I hope you get some good zzzzz’z. Good job on tracking!!
@skullsandskeletons~ Good Wednesday!! And getting in 4 cups of water.
@angiesjourney ~ Woooohoooo Wednesday. Good for you.
@midsummer174627~ Good job today!! Wonderful … doing your body good to lift weights. That for sure will help you towards your goal of looking professional in your work clothes. Measuring is a pain, but worth every ounce (hahaha.) to get to the goal. Good NSV!! Good job on planning ahead. I understand about saying NO. I try not to in that I DO plan a few things to make it more fun. I’ve also learned that snacking can be healthy, too. One of my favorites, especially this time of year was chips and dip. Well, I don’t completely deny myself of chips. BUT... I do get most of the same flavors when I do my healthier version. I now eat on a regular basis, cucumbers with my dip. And that dip is healthy. It’s black beans and salsa or salsa and cottage cheese or all three together. So there are ways to accomplish both. It takes a little bit of experiment time, but you will find the right “tricks” to treat yourself. OR.. instead of food… what about buying a small new hand lotion scent or a scented lip gloss or something aromatic that you can use more than once. !? Instead of trying to please the tastebuds, please your other senses. Good luck with the work meals and the party on Saturday, let us know your strategies and how they worked. You can do it!!
@johicks Hiya buddy 🙋♀️🤗. I don't measure but I probably should start, especially when that darn scale doesn't show a change. I'm about 11 lbs from the goal I set last October. So I got about 1.5 months till my year anniversary of when I started this weight loss journey...hopefully there won't be hiccups between now and then🤞🤞2 -
First week back at work has rendered me exhausted!
I'm doing okay, not better than that, in terms of food etc but need this easing in before being able to rock it 100% I think!
@angiesjourney hi buddy! How's your week going?
Everyone else, sorry but my brain wont let me do personal this eve, promise to be a more present team member soon 2 -
Username Jamied328
Week 1, Thursday weigh in
PW: 163.6
CW: 163
Hope to catch up and intro in a few. It’s been another eventful week, and not the happy weekend trip with the kids variety, so I have only weighed in. Another horrible car accident for a family member, so I have been busy with helping her through a hospital stay and upcoming surgery.
Really sorry to hear your news. Wishing your loved one a speedy recovery x2 -
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Daily report
Track: yes! Another day of tracking honestly!
Calories: under
Excersize: no, too tired.
Glad to see the team busy, keep it up!2 -
So, I'm already out of calories depending on whether I eat back the 300 or so burned in spin class. It's getting into that end of week *danger zone*!1
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Daily Post Thursday
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes, under
Exercise: Gardening
Healthier habits: Logging everything!
Goals or Day: increase physical activity1
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