TEAM: The Slimsons (October)
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Daily Post (Sunday)
Track: No
Calories: Probably over
Exercise: Yes, 40 minute total body strength
Comments:
UGH!!! You guys, I am feeling so lost right now! Now that my half marathon, 5K, and concert/trip to Manchester are over I'm just still feeling so exhausted from everything. Manchester was great. Despite the fact that I got my TOM 3 days early and had to deal with that the entire 3 day trip, I somehow was able to deal with it and I stuck to my diet plan. My activity level was good because I walked everywhere, did not take a single bus, and because I had to stand in line for over 10 hours, every time I went to my apartment to use the restroom, I ran to make it quicker. (Also moved around a ton while standing in line and it was freezing) So for each day of my trip I averaged 20,000 steps per day. Not bad! And I was in heavy ketosis based on some telltale signs I won't mention here. It was such an amazing time but from the moment I came home my diet just fell apart. I don't know if it was delayed TOM cravings, or if I was eating to release the stress of the previous days, or feeling down at being perfect on vacation yet still gaining a pound? I don't know, but I feel so lost and out of control right now. So now that 1 pound gain has turned into a 4 pound gain. In just 2 days. So I NEED to get back in here, back to making these daily posts to keep me accountable. Also feeling lost and confused about my workouts. When I was following my training schedule it was so easy to know what to do. But now I just don't. Aldo doesn't help that my body does not feel like it's really truly recovered from my 2 runs and my trip. I have rested each day, but also worked out. My workouts normally make me feel energized and I just feel good while doing them, but now they just make me feel tired and I feel so out of shape while doing them. Ok, glad I got all that off my chest.
I just HAVE to share this photo from my trip. I know it's not fitness related, but this moment was the highlight of my trip. The singer I went to see is James Arthur. During one of his songs he came close to the audience and I had the chance to hold his hand. I didn't know it but his photographer got this shot of James holding my hand while singing one of my favorite songs. The next day while I was traveling back to Frankfurt James shared this photo to all of his social media. Such a happy and special moment for me.
Such a beautiful pic 💖1 -
CindyJNC1963 wrote: »CindyJNC1963
October: Week #3
Original starting weight: 273
PW: 182.6
CW: 179.7
Wooohoooo....into the 170's. Last month was terrible weight loss wise...but this month has been much better. Now marching towards that major milestone of a 100 lb weight loss and then later to a BMI under 30 (gets me to only being "overweight").
Way to go! 🏅1 -
Daily Post - Monday
Track ✔
Calories ✔
Exercise ✔
Had an in-service at work today so I didn't have to be there until 7:30 so I walked to work and then walked in my lunch hour. Good day.0 -
Spreadsheet - It is Labled and dated September instead of October. At least that is what keep popping up when I go to October's spreadsheet.1
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Hang in there. Hugs 🤗Daily Post (Sunday)
Track: No
Calories: Probably over
Exercise: Yes, 40 minute total body strength
Comments:
UGH!!! You guys, I am feeling so lost right now! Now that my half marathon, 5K, and concert/trip to Manchester are over I'm just still feeling so exhausted from everything. Manchester was great. Despite the fact that I got my TOM 3 days early and had to deal with that the entire 3 day trip, I somehow was able to deal with it and I stuck to my diet plan. My activity level was good because I walked everywhere, did not take a single bus, and because I had to stand in line for over 10 hours, every time I went to my apartment to use the restroom, I ran to make it quicker. (Also moved around a ton while standing in line and it was freezing) So for each day of my trip I averaged 20,000 steps per day. Not bad! And I was in heavy ketosis based on some telltale signs I won't mention here. It was such an amazing time but from the moment I came home my diet just fell apart. I don't know if it was delayed TOM cravings, or if I was eating to release the stress of the previous days, or feeling down at being perfect on vacation yet still gaining a pound? I don't know, but I feel so lost and out of control right now. So now that 1 pound gain has turned into a 4 pound gain. In just 2 days. So I NEED to get back in here, back to making these daily posts to keep me accountable. Also feeling lost and confused about my workouts. When I was following my training schedule it was so easy to know what to do. But now I just don't. Aldo doesn't help that my body does not feel like it's really truly recovered from my 2 runs and my trip. I have rested each day, but also worked out. My workouts normally make me feel energized and I just feel good while doing them, but now they just make me feel tired and I feel so out of shape while doing them. Ok, glad I got all that off my chest.
I just HAVE to share this photo from my trip. I know it's not fitness related, but this moment was the highlight of my trip. The singer I went to see is James Arthur. During one of his songs he came close to the audience and I had the chance to hold his hand. I didn't know it but his photographer got this shot of James holding my hand while singing one of my favorite songs. The next day while I was traveling back to Frankfurt James shared this photo to all of his social media. Such a happy and special moment for me.
FantasticCindyJNC1963 wrote: »CindyJNC1963
October: Week #3
Original starting weight: 273
PW: 182.6
CW: 179.7
Wooohoooo....into the 170's. Last month was terrible weight loss wise...but this month has been much better. Now marching towards that major milestone of a 100 lb weight loss and then later to a BMI under 30 (gets me to only being "overweight").Good Afternoon TEAM SLIMSONS
THIS WEEK'S MOTIVATION TIP: FIND AN EATING PLAN THAT WORKS FOR YOU!
So we've all been on so many weight loss plans. What I want to expand on is that we are all different individuals with different issues. So our eating plans need to be individualized to what works of course sometimes it takes experimenting to find that out. So I'm happy to say that t for me it's the Mediterranean Lifestyle Plan that works for me. I've been following this plan for 7 months and have great results once I stick to it.
Heres a link that help me as I suffer with fibroids and cysts on my ovaries and although I had an Hysterectomy I still have my ovaries so this helps prevent my system naturally without added meds.
https://www.healthline.com/health/fibroids-diet#diet-and-lifestyle-changes
Eating the Mediterranean way
Interested in trying the Mediterranean diet? These tips will help you get started:
Eat more fruits and vegetables.
Aim for 7 to 10 servings a day of fruit and vegetables.
Opt for whole grains.
Switch to whole-grain bread, cereal and pasta. Experiment with other whole grains, such as bulgur and farro.Use healthy fats.
Try olive oil as a replacement for butter when cooking.
Instead of putting butter or margarine on bread, try dipping it in flavored olive oil.
Eat more seafood.
Eat fish twice a week. Fresh or water-packed tuna, salmon, trout, mackerel and herring are healthy choices. Grilled fish tastes good and requires little cleanup. Avoid deep-fried fish. (I'm allergic so this is out for me)
Reduce red meat.
Substitute fish, poultry or beans for meat. If you eat meat, make sure it's lean and keep portions small.
Enjoy some dairy.
Eat low-fat Greek or plain yogurt and small amounts of a variety of cheeses.
Spice it up
Herbs and spices boost flavor and lessen the need for salt.
Remember whatever plan you chose you need to personalize it for your taste buds.
A sample of my lunch today:
Be blessed and make today a productive day.
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Daily check in
Tracked yes
Calories over
Exercise no
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Daily Post - Monday
Track - yes
Calories - Under
Exercise - slow walk, not much. Monday is my off day this week.2 -
Daily Post Monday
Track: Yes
Calories: under
Exercise: walking, weights
steps 100341 -
If you go to the top of the page, click on 'The Biggest Loser Monthly Challange" title and scroll down to October.1 -
Daily Post (Monday)
Track: Yes
Calories: Over...so close. I forgot that I had peanuts in the afternoon which I had to add later.
Exercise: Yes, 65 minutes walk/run with 12lb weights.
Comments:
Trying to get back to it. Was still so physically and mentally exhausted Monday. Probably should have done my morning walk/run without the added weight. Spent the whole afternoon wishing it was bedtime. Maybe I should have taken a nap but I'm always afraid I won't be able to sleep at night. Hoping today is better!2 -
If you go to the top of the page, click on 'The Biggest Loser Monthly Challange" title and scroll down to October.
Thank you! 🌷1 -
Daily post Monday
Track:yes
Calories:yes
Exercise: no0 -
🌟Daily Post: Monday, 14 October
✅Track: Yes
✅Calories: Under
✅Exercise: Approx 1 hour walking with some jogging in between
💬Comments: A while back I bought a cheap, basic fitness tracker which turned out to be uncomfortable and inaccurate. Yesterday I decided to buy a Fitbit Inspire. I love it and it seems very accurate! I don’t know much about Fitbits but I noticed there’s a community section and I was wondering if I’m able to do like a daily steps challenge with others? I don’t have any friends on it yet but my username is o0kody0o so if anyone has one, feel free to add me 😊
Also, if it’s possible to do a steps challenge with others, I’d be grateful if someone could tell me what I need to do.
Thank you ☺️1 -
Daily Post
Sunday
Track yes
Calories yes
Exercise yes 15minutes walking
Water 140oz
Goals/comments ok day withxrhe exception of me being in pain from the day before mishap
Monday
Track yes
Calories yes under
Exercise no
Water 175oz
Goals/comments
Woke up scare to death with 7 to 8 FDNY & EMS workers who thought I was dead Not a good way to wake up2 -
Daily Post
Sunday
Track yes
Calories yes
Exercise yes 15minutes walking
Water 140oz
Goals/comments ok day withxrhe exception of me being in pain from the day before mishap
Monday
Track yes
Calories yes under
Exercise no
Water 175oz
Goals/comments
Woke up scare to death with 7 to 8 FDNY & EMS workers who thought I was dead Not a good way to wake up
😟😖😟 not a good way, indeed. Hugs! 💖0 -
Daily Post - Tuesday
Track ✔
Calories ✔
Exercise ✔
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Daily Post - Tuesday
Track ✔
Calories ✔ way under
Exercise I only had 5,000 steps today. I woke up in the middle of the night with the GI bug and have felt horrid all day.
Here's to tomorrow.2 -
Daily Post: October 14th
Track: Yes
Calories under goal: little over
Exercise: 10,350 steps
Daily Post: October 15th
Track: Yes
Calories under goal: Yes
Exercise: 10,000 steps
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🌟Daily Post: Tuesday, 15 October
✅Track: Yes
✅Calories: Under
✅Exercise: Walking - 6,645 steps
💬Comments: Great day (I didn’t eat any leftovers and I had absolutely no chocolate today 💪)2 -
Daily Post (Tuesday)
Track: Nope
Calories: Not a chance.
Exercise: 75 mins weight training, 30 mins walk.
Comments: Took a bit of a cheat day and made some Halloween treats, sugar free and low carb of course, and I am pretty proud of how my creations turned out.
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Daily Post (Tuesday)
Track: Nope
Calories: Not a chance.
Exercise: 75 mins weight training, 30 mins walk.
Comments: Took a bit of a cheat day and made some Halloween treats, sugar free and low carb of course, and I am pretty proud of how my creations turned out.
OMG....LOVE these!! Winning!!0 -
🌟Daily Post: Monday, 14 October
💬Comments: A while back I bought a cheap, basic fitness tracker which turned out to be uncomfortable and inaccurate. Yesterday I decided to buy a Fitbit Inspire. I love it and it seems very accurate! I don’t know much about Fitbits but I noticed there’s a community section and I was wondering if I’m able to do like a daily steps challenge with others? I don’t have any friends on it yet but my username is o0kody0o so if anyone has one, feel free to add me 😊
Congrats on your new fitness toy! Sorry, I'm not a fitbit user but I hope you have lots of fun with it and hope you find a community there that helps inspire you! I've been dying to get a tracker for years now. I actually had one that I liked, wanted it to track my sleep mainly. I can't even remember what it was called but the company went belly up and they stopped updating the app so now it's 100% useless. Fitness requires so much money, ranging from clothing, shoes, gym memberships....etc. I do want to get another tracker but I will probably get one of the cheap ones from Amazon. Eventually, lol.1 -
Daily Post
Woke up scare to death with 7 to 8 FDNY & EMS workers who thought I was dead Not a good way to wake up
Oh my god! What a scare for you! I'm so happy you weren't! Take care of yourself, how are you feeling today?Daily Post - Tuesday
Exercise I only had 5,000 steps today. I woke up in the middle of the night with the GI bug and have felt horrid all day.
Oh no, being sick is the worst. It just zaps all the life out of you. I hope you are feeling better today!
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Daily Post (Tuesday)
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes, with 10 calories to spare, lol.
Exercise: Yes, 35 minutes walk/run with 4lb weights, 50 minute run
Comments:
On Monday and Tuesday mornings I watch a livestream of an American TV show early when I wake up. So now I'm going to try something new. On these days I will go on the treadmill and do walk/run intervals in order to get a slow "fat burn". Tuesday was better than Monday. Still feeling tired but had more energy than Monday. This morning (Wed) my legs and body are feeling a little sore from my running yesterday (did a forest run and took a new trail which had a nasty hill I wasn't expecting), so I think it's time for a full rest day. Might do a little yoga if I can force myself to. Always good for a rest/recovery day. I might attempt to fast today since I won't be working out and I'm thinking a fast might help my body repair itself. I still don't feel quite normal after my two races. I really maxed my HR out on these two runs and now when I run my heart feels so tired the whole time, from the first step until the last. I run because I find it so enjoyable, it's my meditation time and it relaxes me. Since my races running just feels hard and not fun. Well, happy Wednesday everyone! Here's to one more day of getting healthy!1 -
Mrsjas2000
Week 3
PW 260
CW 260
I spent most of the weekend either in bed or in the hospital on their liquid diet so I really thought there would be a drop. At first they thought it was my appendix but it isn’t so now I have more tests to go through because it’s something with my bowel. My husband thinks I’m dying so he said I have to stick around until the kids are moved out. So here’s to hoping I find out soon1 -
@mrsjas2000. Hope it's nothing serious. Feel better soon.0
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mrsjas2000 wrote: »Mrsjas2000
Week 3
PW 260
CW 260
I spent most of the weekend either in bed or in the hospital on their liquid diet so I really thought there would be a drop. At first they thought it was my appendix but it isn’t so now I have more tests to go through because it’s something with my bowel. My husband thinks I’m dying so he said I have to stick around until the kids are moved out. So here’s to hoping I find out soon
Fingers crossed for you! 💖0 -
Weekly Weigh-in Wednesday
October week 3
PW: 269.2
CW: 264.63
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