Amazing Autumn: October weigh in and accountability thread
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41, 5'7"
GW: 128-132
HW: 163
CW: 147.4
Goal #1 - Steady loss, averaging 1/4 lb/week
Goal #2 - Daily workout routine min 5x/week (race weekend allows a 1 day exception)
Goal #3 - Track my food min 3/days/week.
Oct 1: 149.4 (high day, not even sure why...)
Oct 2: 148.2
Oct 3: 146.8
Oct 4: 147.0
Oct 5: 147.2
Oct 6: 148
Oct 7: 148
Oct 8: 147
Oct 9: 146.2
Oct 10: 146.2
Oct 11: 145.6
Oct 12: 144.8
Oct 13: 142.2
Oct 14: 145.2
Oct 15: 143.6
Oct 16: 144
Oct 17: 142.4
Oct 18: 142.8
Oct 19: 142.2
Oct 20: 141.0
Oct 21: 145 (very high sodium snack yesterday, so totally understandable!)
Oct 22: 143.8
Oct 23: 142.4
Oct 24: 142.63 -
@YoureAWalnut That does make it hard to track. But certainly something that will impact your weight so don’t beat yourself up over a little gain
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169 cm / 5’5”, 37 y
Overall SW: 76.1 kg / 167.8 lbs (26/Aug/19)
Oct GW: 71.5 kg / 157.6 lbs
Overall GW: 56.5 kg / 124.5 lbs
Goal #1: 3 out of 7 days per week no extra treats like chocolate, cookies, or so.
Goal #2: No alcohol during the week, only weekends.
Goal #3: Running group stopped, keep it going on my own at least 2x per week.
Theme: baby steps.
01/Oct/19: 73.6 kg
02/Oct/19: 73.5 kg
03/Oct/19: 72.6 kg
04/Oct/19: 73.9 kg
05/Oct/19: 73.0 kg
07/Oct/19: 73.6 kg
08/Oct/19: 73.1 kg
09/Oct/19: 73.0 kg
10/Oct/19: 72.6 kg
11/Oct/19: 73.5 kg
12/Oct/19: 73.9 kg
13/Oct/19: 73.9 kg
14/Oct/19: 74.5 kg
15/Oct/19: 73.0 kg
16/Oct/19: 72.3 kg
17/Oct/19: 72.6 kg
18/Oct/19: 72.8 kg
19/Oct/19: 72.9 kg
20/Oct/19: 72.8 kg
21/Oct/19: 72.9 kg
22/Oct/19: 72.2 kg
23/Oct/19: 72.7 kg
24/Oct/19: 72.3 kg
25/Oct/19: 72.8 kg (went out the evening before and had some drinks and dinner with nachos queso as starter. Oops. Was just too YUMMY! Early to bed though and another run waiting this afternoon to make up for the shannanigans.)3 -
30, 5'6"
SW: 69,3kg
GW: 63kg
Goal #1: Try to only lose 250g - 500g per week * aka : adjust cals over 7 days to match if possible
Goal #2: Start StrongLift - DONE
Oct 04 : 69,3kg
Oct 11 : 68,8 kg (-500gr) - 1 week @1500cals + w/o and being active
Oct 18 : 67,8 kg (-1,0kg) - week @1650 cals + w/o and being active
Oct 25 : 67,0 kg (-0,8gr) - week @1750 cals + workouts and walking
Now I m upping to 1800-1900 cals. I did get a slight decrease in appetite these past few days. Which is what I attribute the bigger part of this week’s loss, to. I am not really in the zone of losing 250-500gr a week.
I am sure that will come soon enough but right now I need to take it easy and not expect any weight (or number) every time I weigh myself. It trips me up so much when I am close to a round number and I know that is what keeps the binge-restrict cycle going. The expectation of seeing a certain number instead of focusing on how I feel, the sustainable and enjoyable habits I keep or how I am enjoying life just being my best self.
Sometimes I get so down because I already went through this a million times, I had therapy, I have good habits and I can very quickly detect red flags and change course. But it's the intrusive thoughts that I just find annoying. And I do mindfulness sessions on top of this.
Thanks for reading my rant. I do find solace when sometimes some of you express your negative feelings and then time passes and better feelings are shared. It’s life, I know.
Have a good morning/midday/evening, wherever you are!5 -
46, 5'2"
SW: 109
OCT GW: 107, BF: 20%
GW: 105 BF: 20%
Goal #1: Keep up with 4X a week of OTF
Goal #2: Meal prep more ( breakfast prep and 1 batch of soup, side prep) Utilize Crockpot!
Goal #3: Start photo records of self... This is uncomfortable but to SEE the CHANGE, it's a must (will continue this. I only did twice last month)
10/1 / 109 lbs, 21.4%, measurements 33.5-27.5-33.5
10/8 109 lbs, 19.6%, measurements 33-27-33.5
10/15 109.8 lbs, 19.6%, measurements 33-27-33.5
10/21 109 lbs, 19.7%, measurements 33-27-33.5
10/25 108.2 lbs, 19.1%, measurements 33.5-27-33.5
I'm feeling the OTF from last night. It was all Treads and Rowing. No lifting. I should've taken magnesium before bed. But this 4x week OTF, Lunch walk seems to be working. My body fat has been all time low and I like how I feel, STRONG!
Going to focus on my lower back. (love handles??) It's the toughest to lose so far. Any work outs without equipment
that you guys like to work that area?4 -
@weatherking2019 thanks for posting that love handles graphic! Will be using some of these!3
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Height: 5’4”
Goal: 120
Sep 27: 130.0
Oct 04: 128.4
Oct 11: 128.8
Oct 18: 127.0
Oct 25: 127.0
Oct Goal: 126
I started my cycle yesterday, and ate mostly at maintanence this week due to having company. It’s also the reason I only made it to the gym once this week. I did stay on track with my running program though, so I feel good about that. I also feel great about the fact that my clothes are getting looser!
I didn’t make October’s goal by today’s weigh in, but I’m confident that I will by the 31st.3 -
Height: 176cm (5'9")
Weight: 66kg (145,51lbs)
BMI: 21,3
Goals:
1) Again maintain this weight for another month. I don't feel comfortable yet to start trying to lose more weight
Weight was fairly stable, always between 66-67kg
2) Be more consistent with the workouts (especially core)
I did a lot of workouts so considering this goal achieved. For some reason, core seems to be getting harder instead of easier though. And my hips hurt with certain exercises (like leg lifts) - am I already getting that old??
3) Be more consistent with kcal budget: right now I do a lot of days heavily over and then compensate the next day(s) - I want this to be more level headed
Well, it was more equal all right, shame it was usually equally bad
4) Continue running on HR and hope to see improvement...
Been running in HRZ2-3 but little to no improvement yet to be detected to be honest. Bit disappointing but my expectations were low to start with anyway.
1 October: 65,9kg
8 October: 66,4kg (146,39)
14 October: 65,8kg (145,06)
17 October: 66,1kg (145,73lbs)
22 October: 66,7kg (147,05lbs)
28 October: 66,3kg (146,17lbs)
My 36h fast went well and was followed by a decent day, and then...it all went out of the window again! I have no idea what's wrong with me but I can't seem to shift back into the right gear. My lover is no longer my lover and I think I'm maybe trying to eat (and drink: hello Midnight Baileys) through my emotions. Annoying. Happy to see I'm maintaining okay, but if I want to lose my last 3kg (6lbs) I really need to take some action next month.
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@l4a_p: cut yourself some slack, take a deep breath and evaluate. You know that eating your emotions away won't solve anything. You know that, but hearing it again my help a little bit. Try to pamper yourself with other things: a nice massage, a hot bath, a long fall walk, you name it ... as long as it makes you happy.
Hang in there, girl ! xxxx3 -
Antiopelle wrote: »Antiopelle wrote: »Antiopelle wrote: »Antiopelle wrote: »Antiopelle wrote: »OSW: 78
SW: 70.8
GW: 70
Goal #1: maintain between 68 and 70.
Goal #2: restart the pushup challenge, this time with real pushups
Goal #3: keep on logging everything
So, I'm back from my superlong holiday, which kept me away from the scales (which was scary in itself), but I weigh exactly the same as when I left. Lots of parties and diners, but also a lot of diving, so that was a good exercise in maintaining already
I've not been able to bike to work this week as the weather is horrible.
I didn't restart the pushup challenge - no excuse
I did log everything, but then again I ate like a vacuumcleaner, with no mindfulness whatsoever.
So I need to get a grip, I've been there before and this is exactly the point were I normally would slide again. But not this time ! I need to figure out some cardio during the winter months which seem to have started early this year. The logical thing to do is to go the gym, but I don't like it as I'm a real outdoors person. I'll give it a thought though and take a decision before next week. My resting HR is through the roof so something needs to be done.
No exercise + eating without limits = current weight of 71.4
1. No bike to work last week, and very long days staying in meetings without movement.
2. Still didn't restart the push-up challenge
3. I kept logging everything.
Ok, so Im still sliding on wrong side of things. Today is my birthday and my goal was to weigh 70 and I didn't make it. No biggie, I still can do it, but I'll need to change things. It's been two weeks now and I need to find a way to include more exercise. Wednesday evening I will check out a gym close to home to see what they can offer me for the winter months.
Current weight: 71.5
Just a quick post to say I’ve managed to see 70 today, which is my ultimate goal weight. Thank you to you all to keep me accountable and for all your support. I’ll stay here just to keep it on track this time.
Now up to maintenance!
1. I had two long walks and two dives for cardio this week - hubby and I are going to check out a local gym tomorrow evening
2. still didn't start the push-up challenge again, I hope to find the motivation if going to the gym !
3. still logging everything - this is a very good thing as I had the last big party Saturday and I ate everything I wanted to. After logging, I could see that the damage wasn't that important, and I leveled things out on Sunday. So going on strong again, I feel as if I can do this maintenance thing!
Current weight: 70.1
1. Two long walks and two dives for cardio again. We didn't check out the gym yet as the weather was surprisingly nice last week.
2. Still no pushup challenge - it's wrong, so wrong ... <kicks herself in the butt>
3. still logging everything and foodwise it was a very good week where I stayed under my cals and under 70 kg almost all days. Then yesterday evening I found myself in front of a cheese & nuts & delicious bread platter and I went into hoover mode.
The mindfullness that I had all week just went out the window and I topped it off with a big slice of apple pie. Ow boy ...
Current weight: 70.3
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33, 5' 4"
SW: 140.4
GW: 138
Goal #1: Snack less at night
Goal #2: Move more at work
Goal #3: Eat more mindfully
Oct 1: 140.4
Oct 3: 141.4 - Went out to eat last night for Grandad's 89th b-day and ate a bit too much
Oct 4: 139.6 - Focused on hydration yesterday
Oct 7: 140.2
Oct 9: 140.4 - Been kind of lax with my snacking/eating/logging, but we just started the house hunting process Monday and have our pre-approval letter... yay!!
Oct 17: 138.6 - House is officially on the market and we have an offer in on the house we want! Great things are coming and I'm making great progress with my weight loss
Oct 18: 138.3 - I will not let myself go off track now that I'm seeing this progress!
Oct 21: 140.2 - *Facepalm* Pretty sure it's water weight from an overindulgent weekend, stress and shark week. Focusing on hydration today!
Oct 22: 139.4
Oct 23: 138.4 - Back on track - Started feeling bad in the afternoon
Oct 24: 138.2 - Yup, definitely caught some kind of yuck - fever, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, sore throat, no appetite.......
Oct 28: 137.2 - Almost back to 100% and excited that I finally hit my goal on one of these challenges. I also did 3 diet bet challenges this month and won all of them, so I get money in my pocket for losing weight!!5 -
41, 5'7"
GW: 128-132
HW: 163
CW: 147.4
Goal #1 - Steady loss, averaging 1/4 lb/week
Goal #2 - Daily workout routine min 5x/week (race weekend allows a 1 day exception)
Goal #3 - Track my food min 3/days/week.
Oct 1: 149.4 (high day, not even sure why...)
Oct 2: 148.2
Oct 3: 146.8
Oct 4: 147.0
Oct 5: 147.2
Oct 6: 148
Oct 7: 148
Oct 8: 147
Oct 9: 146.2
Oct 10: 146.2
Oct 11: 145.6
Oct 12: 144.8
Oct 13: 142.2
Oct 14: 145.2
Oct 15: 143.6
Oct 16: 144
Oct 17: 142.4
Oct 18: 142.8
Oct 19: 142.2
Oct 20: 141.0
Oct 21: 145 (very high sodium snack yesterday, so totally understandable!)
Oct 22: 143.8
Oct 23: 142.4
Oct 24: 142.6
Oct 25: 144.2
Oct 26: 143.8
Oct 27: 145.6
Oct 28: 1446 -
28, 5'10
GW: 150
SW: 195
Goal#1: Log consistently and accurately! Even on the weekends when I typically overeat and don't track.
Goal#2: Do 20 min of cardio at least daily, take 2-3 long dog walks a week.
Oct 15: 190.6
Oct 16: 189.3
Oct 17: 188.1
Oct 19: 186.7
Oct 20: 186.6
Oct 21: 188.6
Oct 23: 189.8
Oct 24: 189.7
Oct 25: 188.2
Oct 26: 188.0
Oct 27: 187.4
Oct 28: 187.7
Starting to trend down again after the weird 3lb gain last week. I've been staying consistent with Goal #1 and #2 and staying under my calorie budget so I'll just keep being patient and trust the process. I found out how to make my diary public so y'all can keep me accountable. I have only been tracking for 2 weeks so hopefully after a full month I'll notice more than a couple lbs fluctuation.
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53, 5'5"
SW Oct: 139 lbs
Oct goal: 136 lbs
Goal #1 - Move more at work (squats, push ups, walk at lunch)
Goal #2 - Drink more water
Goal #3 - Consistent meal prep
10/1: 139
10/8: 135.6
10/15: 136.8
10/22: 137.2
10/29: 137
Didn't reach goal, but I can tell my conscious (or subconscious?) is shifting to make 140 lbs my high weight before I realize I need to get serious again. Started at 160, then 150. Does anyone else play these mental games with themselves?5 -
41, 5'7"
GW: 128-132
HW: 163
CW: 147.4
Goal #1 - Steady loss, averaging 1/4 lb/week
Goal #2 - Daily workout routine min 5x/week (race weekend allows a 1 day exception)
Goal #3 - Track my food min 3/days/week.
Oct 1: 149.4 (high day, not even sure why...)
Oct 2: 148.2
Oct 3: 146.8
Oct 4: 147.0
Oct 5: 147.2
Oct 6: 148
Oct 7: 148
Oct 8: 147
Oct 9: 146.2
Oct 10: 146.2
Oct 11: 145.6
Oct 12: 144.8
Oct 13: 142.2
Oct 14: 145.2
Oct 15: 143.6
Oct 16: 144
Oct 17: 142.4
Oct 18: 142.8
Oct 19: 142.2
Oct 20: 141.0
Oct 21: 145 (very high sodium snack yesterday, so totally understandable!)
Oct 22: 143.8
Oct 23: 142.4
Oct 24: 142.6
Oct 25: 144.2
Oct 26: 143.8
Oct 27: 145.6
Oct 28: 144
Oct 29: 143.8
@tracimckinney I don't really have a mental game persay, but as I start to see lower numbers, mentally I shift to seeing the new highs and lows as just that. A few months ago, 145 seemed like such a huge feat to make it to, but this month that has transitioned to being a "heavy" day. Hoping that pretty soon I feel that way about 140....then 135.....then 130 LOL4 -
46, 5'2"
SW: 109
OCT GW: 107, BF: 20%
GW: 105 BF: 20%
Goal #1: Keep up with 4X a week of OTF
Goal #2: Meal prep more ( breakfast prep and 1 batch of soup, side prep) Utilize Crockpot!
Goal #3: Start photo records of self... This is uncomfortable but to SEE the CHANGE, it's a must (will continue this. I only did twice last month)
10/1 / 109 lbs, 21.4%, measurements 33.5-27.5-33.5
10/8 109 lbs, 19.6%, measurements 33-27-33.5
10/15 109.8 lbs, 19.6%, measurements 33-27-33.5
10/21 109 lbs, 19.7%, measurements 33-27-33.5
10/25 108.2 lbs, 19.1%, measurements 33.5-27-33.5
10/30 108.2, 19.1%, measurements 33.5-27-33.5
I survived the Hell Week at OTF! Did 5 out of 8 and got my shirt yesterday. It was TOUGH. Last night was called Misery and it was.😫😫
Run/Row - 23mins
400m push @ 1% (PW 200m at 6%)
200m row
400m push @ 3%
400m row
400m base or greater @ 6%
600m row
400m base or greater @ 9%
800m row
400m base or greater @ 12%
1000m row
400m base or greater at 15%
Floor
Each block is 3mins and get up as high as you can on the rep count, “restercise” are held for 1min when time is called. Complete this twice through
Block 1
1/2/3/4/5 x push up
2/4/6/8/10 x 🏴☠️🙋🏻♂️
1min V-Up static crunch hold thing
Block 2
1/2/3/4/5 x Hip raise
2/4/6/8/10 x Toe reach
1min squat hold
Block 3
1/2/3/4/5 x pop jack 🎈🙋🏻♂️
2/4/6/8/10 x alternating squat thing, turning to the side. By this time I probably couldn’t tell you my name
1min plank
My measurements hasn't changed- Drinking loads of water and eating pretty good, sleeping excellent and haven't been stressing much. But I'm constipated... I'm always regular. Don't know why? I would feel so much better with a good BM lol😁😅6 -
5'8" 42yo
SW: 145.6
Oct GW: 140
GW: 133
August SW 145.8 EW 145.6
Sept SW 145.6 EW 145.6
I'm going to add in one thing to force myself to measure at the end of the month......
Bust: 38 - Aug (-1")
Band: 33 - Aug (-1")
Waist: 28.5 - Aug (-.5")
Hips 38.5- No change in Aug
No change in measurements in Sept - At least I was consistent with weight/measurements! LOL!
Goal #1: Workout 5 days a week - Yoga Burn/Bike/Walk - stay consistent with Push Up Challenge
Goal #2: Build Upper Body Strength - 90 Second Planks - Forearm & Extended Do 25 real push ups in a rep
Goal #3: Drop .5" off waist
Goal #4: Stay under on intake min of 5 days a week
Goal #5: Do some decent crockpot meals
10/1 - 145.6 - exhausted. Just going to watch intake today and try to crash early. Went over about 300. Just felt crummy.
10/2 - 146.8 - Funny how 8 hours of sleep can change your prospective. Yoga Burn Week 11 at lunch and Push Up Challenge - 14,16,12,12,20 - FINALLY did a rep of 20!!! Worked out at the barn for a couple of hours and rode one colt. Stayed just within on cals.
10/3 - 147.6 - I'm just gonna ignore this and carry on. Yoga Burn Week 12 at lunch. Did decent on food.
10/4 - 147.0 -
10/7 - I feel like CRUD! As in run over by a truck... been fighting sore throat/swollen lymph nodes since Sat. I'm just trying to take it easy today and let my body recuperate. Ugh! Giving myself a pass on yoga and pushup challenge for a couple of days...I can't get sick, I don't have time for this... I'm really done whining now.
10/14 - 146.0 ... my 'couple of days' turned into a week. I just couldn't find my groove last week & getting an IUD knocked me down pretty hard. Busy weekend with lots of time outdoors. I've eaten horribly the last week - bit surprised the scale wasn't higher this morning. Happy Monday! Push Up Challenge restarted week 4 for about the 3rd time 16,14,12,12,18 - shook like a leaf on the last rep. Got in a decent quick walk at lunch.. it's a start. Wound up under about 400 cals.
10/15 - 145.6 - Yoga Burn week 8 & 30 min walk at lunch. Managed to eat healthy & stay under 300 cals.
10/16 - 145.0 - Yoga Burn week 10, push up challenge 14,16,12,12,18 and 20 min walk for lunch. Took my colt to a practice session an hour from home. Ate too late last night but stayed under by 200 cal.
10/17 - 146.4 - pretty sure it's from eating mozzarella sticks at 9:00 last night, but they were worth it. Stayed under on intake....didn't eat as well as I usually do - company meetings so no workout time at lunch either. Rode for 3 hours at practice - doesn't burn much, but the fresh air does a body good.
10/18 - 147.0 last day of meetings... ugh!
10/30 - 144.2 - So it's been a really crappy couple of weeks. Lost one of my dogs in a freak accident and I think I've cried for a week. I get so attached to them all... I'm just heartbroken. Finally beginning to shake the cold I picked up a few weeks ago and I messed up my shoulder at the same time. So my motivation has been at an all time low, but it's time to suck it up and get after it again. Felt like I was really making progress with the push up challenge - but push ups are currently not an option. I'm hoping by next week I can start doing a few again. I'm bummed about losing my progress, I felt like I was really beginning to see some difference in my muscle tone on my arms & upper body. My goal for this week is to just walk/ride my bike & horse a bit. First time I've weighed in ages this morning and at least weight wise I'm ok - not where I'd hoped for Oct but just too many setbacks I couldn't control this month. Ready to put it all behind me and move on to Nov.6 -
I have gone thru and read everyone's updates! Y'all are doing a fabulous job!
@weatherking2019 - that workout looks brutal! Thanks for posting the graphic - gave me some ideas to work on.
@HoneyBadger155 - outstanding progress!
@l4a_p - I totally feel ya on the emotional eating this month. Oh sure, I'll have another glass of wine - why the hell not? Life sucks anyway, my body hurts... I don't care if I'm fat. (I swear I'm done whining).. LOL!4 -
41, 5'7"
GW: 128-132
HW: 163
CW: 147.4
Goal #1 - Steady loss, averaging 1/4 lb/week
Goal #2 - Daily workout routine min 5x/week (race weekend allows a 1 day exception)
Goal #3 - Track my food min 3/days/week.
Oct 1: 149.4 (high day, not even sure why...)
Oct 2: 148.2
Oct 3: 146.8
Oct 4: 147.0
Oct 5: 147.2
Oct 6: 148
Oct 7: 148
Oct 8: 147
Oct 9: 146.2
Oct 10: 146.2
Oct 11: 145.6
Oct 12: 144.8
Oct 13: 142.2
Oct 14: 145.2
Oct 15: 143.6
Oct 16: 144
Oct 17: 142.4
Oct 18: 142.8
Oct 19: 142.2
Oct 20: 141.0
Oct 21: 145 (very high sodium snack yesterday, so totally understandable!)
Oct 22: 143.8
Oct 23: 142.4
Oct 24: 142.6
Oct 25: 144.2
Oct 26: 143.8
Oct 27: 145.6
Oct 28: 144
Oct 29: 143.8
Oct 30: 143.2 New workouts are probably masking some losses - supplements are keeping me from getting too sore, but I can definitely "feel" the changes I've made now that I'm at a "real" gym again and can add to and create more variety to my lifting/workouts in general5 -
Some would say this is a disappointing month because I haven’t hit my goal. However:
1. My moving average has come down
2. My weight spikes have settled
3. I don’t seem to suffer bloating like I did before managing my intake again
4. I am back in an exercise routine
5. I feel good!
Serious DOMS today after Pilates on Monday and a PT session last night and as I said last week, I’m back in a routine and that feels good!
Height: 5'10"
HW: 183lbs (Fri 24th March 2017)
SW Oct: 165.8lbs (25th Sept weigh in)
Ultimate goal: Around 150-154lbs
Oct goal: 162-163lbs
Oct body fat goal: 26.3%
2nd Oct: 166.4lbs – Body fat 26.9% (Mov avg 166.1lbs)
9th Oct: 166.8lbs – Body fat 27% (Mov avg 167.1lbs)
16th Oct: 164.4lbs – Body fat 26.6% (Mov avg 165.6lbs)
23rd Oct: 165.2lbs – Body fat 26.6% (Mov avg 165.6lbs)
30th Oct: 165.4lbs – Body fat 26.7% (Mov avg 165.3lbs)
November Thread is here!6 -
33, 5' 4"
SW: 140.4
GW: 138
Goal #1: Snack less at night
Goal #2: Move more at work
Goal #3: Eat more mindfully
Oct 1: 140.4
Oct 3: 141.4 - Went out to eat last night for Grandad's 89th b-day and ate a bit too much
Oct 4: 139.6 - Focused on hydration yesterday
Oct 7: 140.2
Oct 9: 140.4 - Been kind of lax with my snacking/eating/logging, but we just started the house hunting process Monday and have our pre-approval letter... yay!!
Oct 17: 138.6 - House is officially on the market and we have an offer in on the house we want! Great things are coming and I'm making great progress with my weight loss
Oct 18: 138.3 - I will not let myself go off track now that I'm seeing this progress!
Oct 21: 140.2 - *Facepalm* Pretty sure it's water weight from an overindulgent weekend, stress and shark week. Focusing on hydration today!
Oct 22: 139.4
Oct 23: 138.4 - Back on track - Started feeling bad in the afternoon
Oct 24: 138.2 - Yup, definitely caught some kind of yuck - fever, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, sore throat, no appetite.......
Oct 28: 137.2 - Almost back to 100% and excited that I finally hit my goal on one of these challenges. I also did 3 diet bet challenges this month and won all of them, so I get money in my pocket for losing weight!!
Oct 30: 140.2 - Mmmmmmmmm salty couple of days - no regerts!6 -
30, 5'6"
SW: 69,3kg
GW: 63kg
Goal #1: Try to only lose 250g - 500g per week * aka : adjust cals over 7 days to match if possible - TRIED - in progress
Goal #2: Start StrongLift - DONE
Oct 04 : 69,3kg
Oct 11 : 68,8 kg (-0,5kg) - 1 week @1500cals + w/o and being active
Oct 18 : 67,8 kg (-1,0kg) - week @1650 cals + w/o and being active
Oct 25 : 67,0 kg (-0,8kg) - week @1750 cals + workouts and walking
Oct 31 : 66,7 kg (-0,3kg) - stayed @1750 cals + workouts and walking
This week I got TOM. I never really tracked the changes in weight and bloating before now. I am still not paying too much attention to it and just logging the data.
I took my monthly measurements and got very small changes. I am still a bit bloated but I feel so good in general that I am just going to log numbers as they are when I take them and focus on the trend overtime.
This month has really shown me a lot of successes, and I am really happy about managing my expectations and keep upping the calories. I shall continue to do that until I am really close to maintenance.4 -
169 cm / 5’5”, 37 y
Overall SW: 76.1 kg / 167.8 lbs (26/Aug/19)
Oct GW: 71.5 kg / 157.6 lbs
Overall GW: 56.5 kg / 124.5 lbs
Goal #1: 3 out of 7 days per week no extra treats like chocolate, cookies, or so.
Goal #2: No alcohol during the week, only weekends.
Goal #3: Running group stopped, keep it going on my own at least 2x per week.
Theme: baby steps.
01/Oct/19: 73.6 kg
02/Oct/19: 73.5 kg
03/Oct/19: 72.6 kg
04/Oct/19: 73.9 kg
05/Oct/19: 73.0 kg
07/Oct/19: 73.6 kg
08/Oct/19: 73.1 kg
09/Oct/19: 73.0 kg
10/Oct/19: 72.6 kg
11/Oct/19: 73.5 kg
12/Oct/19: 73.9 kg
13/Oct/19: 73.9 kg
14/Oct/19: 74.5 kg
15/Oct/19: 73.0 kg
16/Oct/19: 72.3 kg
17/Oct/19: 72.6 kg
18/Oct/19: 72.8 kg
19/Oct/19: 72.9 kg
20/Oct/19: 72.8 kg
21/Oct/19: 72.9 kg
22/Oct/19: 72.2 kg
23/Oct/19: 72.7 kg
24/Oct/19: 72.3 kg
25/Oct/19: 72.8 kg
26/Oct/19: 73.1 kg
28/Oct/19: 73.3 kg
29/Oct/19: 72.7 kg
30/Oct/19: 72.3 kg
31/Oct/19: 70.8 kg !!!!!!!!
So here comes the end of the month bashing in with a surprise. I don’t know anymore when I had a low number like this on the screen for the last time. Early last year? Before the ice cream and chocolate frenzies started piling up? Something like this.
Anyway, I am fully aware that this will only last until tomorrow morning. I know full well that there is a good amount of dehydration going on here. Was running last night, good pace but I didn’t drink a lot afterwards. Mostly because I was enjoying a heavy episode of after-run-fun. *yay* Sparing the details, the belly is quite empty, too. Oops.
Nevertheless, can I just enjoy having spotted the number and tricking my mind into the idea that I smashed this month’s weight goals? Pretty please?
Aside from this, I think I did quite well this month despite the hiccup half-way through (thanks TOM). Alcohol goal, spot on. If you let it count that it was not more than 2 out of 7 days a week, without further specification 😉 Running, well last week my boyfriend and I took the leap to get out for a run a 2nd time in the week. And we’ll definitely do this again, Friday is set. We both felt just too good afterwards and with the new running school that we joined we otherwise wouldn’t get a chance to do that together anymore on a regular level. Double-win!
Third goal. Chocolate/treat free days. Well. I think I have to get creative with looking at this aspect. Too often there was temptation. And who am I to withstand. Right? But I kept the amounts in check. And logged every item and balanced the day with either more walking/cycling, or lower calorie meals that are still healthy and filling. Think soups, salads, reduce pasta/rice and up the veggie load, etc. Hardly meat or chicken anyway on the menu.
Okay, enough rambling. Thanks for reading and bearing with me 😊
Let’s find the November thread!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN, Ladies!7 -
@cayenne_007 damn I really feel for you! Hope you can just leave all the misery behind in October and start fresh in November! Big hugs!
@jacau What a nice end of the month! You seem to be making great progress so congrats!
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33, 5' 4"
SW: 140.4
GW: 138
Goal #1: Snack less at night
Goal #2: Move more at work
Goal #3: Eat more mindfully
Oct 1: 140.4
Oct 3: 141.4 - Went out to eat last night for Grandad's 89th b-day and ate a bit too much
Oct 4: 139.6 - Focused on hydration yesterday
Oct 7: 140.2
Oct 9: 140.4 - Been kind of lax with my snacking/eating/logging, but we just started the house hunting process Monday and have our pre-approval letter... yay!!
Oct 17: 138.6 - House is officially on the market and we have an offer in on the house we want! Great things are coming and I'm making great progress with my weight loss
Oct 18: 138.3 - I will not let myself go off track now that I'm seeing this progress!
Oct 21: 140.2 - *Facepalm* Pretty sure it's water weight from an overindulgent weekend, stress and shark week. Focusing on hydration today!
Oct 22: 139.4
Oct 23: 138.4 - Back on track - Started feeling bad in the afternoon
Oct 24: 138.2 - Yup, definitely caught some kind of yuck - fever, runny nose, sneezing, coughing, sore throat, no appetite.......
Oct 28: 137.2 - Almost back to 100% and excited that I finally hit my goal on one of these challenges. I also did 3 diet bet challenges this month and won all of them, so I get money in my pocket for losing weight!!
Oct 30: 140.2 - Mmmmmmmmm salty couple of days - no regerts!
Oct 31: 137.6 - And a wild swing back down for the end of the challenge for the win!
--I'm dressed up at work today as a runner (leggings, tank top, headband, running belt, headphones, poop bags (lol) and going to get my dog for the contest at 12) What is everyone else dressed as today???
Everybody did such a great job this month! Looking forward to November 6 -
41, 5'7"
GW: 128-132
HW: 163
CW: 147.4
Goal #1 - Steady loss, averaging 1/4 lb/week
Goal #2 - Daily workout routine min 5x/week (race weekend allows a 1 day exception)
Goal #3 - Track my food min 3/days/week.
Oct 1: 149.4 (high day, not even sure why...)
Oct 2: 148.2
Oct 3: 146.8
Oct 4: 147.0
Oct 5: 147.2
Oct 6: 148
Oct 7: 148
Oct 8: 147
Oct 9: 146.2
Oct 10: 146.2
Oct 11: 145.6
Oct 12: 144.8
Oct 13: 142.2
Oct 14: 145.2
Oct 15: 143.6
Oct 16: 144
Oct 17: 142.4
Oct 18: 142.8
Oct 19: 142.2
Oct 20: 141.0
Oct 21: 145 (very high sodium snack yesterday, so totally understandable!)
Oct 22: 143.8
Oct 23: 142.4
Oct 24: 142.6
Oct 25: 144.2
Oct 26: 143.8
Oct 27: 145.6
Oct 28: 144
Oct 29: 143.8
Oct 30: 143.2
Oct 31: 142.8
Very happy with my big "woosh" this month and keeping the losses steady (with my normal trends considered). Trusting the process finally paying off, I have not consistently been this low since 2012!!
Onward! Would like to see consistent 13x's next month!4 -
5'8" 42yo
SW: 145.6
Oct GW: 140
GW: 133
August SW 145.8 EW 145.6
Sept SW 145.6 EW 145.6
I'm going to add in one thing to force myself to measure at the end of the month......
Bust: 38 - Aug (-1")
Band: 33 - Aug (-1")
Waist: 28.5 - Aug (-.5")
Hips 38.5- No change in Aug
No change in measurements in Sept - At least I was consistent with weight/measurements! LOL!
Goal #1: Workout 5 days a week - Yoga Burn/Bike/Walk - stay consistent with Push Up Challenge
Goal #2: Build Upper Body Strength - 90 Second Planks - Forearm & Extended Do 25 real push ups in a rep
Goal #3: Drop .5" off waist
Goal #4: Stay under on intake min of 5 days a week
Goal #5: Do some decent crockpot meals
10/1 - 145.6 - exhausted. Just going to watch intake today and try to crash early. Went over about 300. Just felt crummy.
10/2 - 146.8 - Funny how 8 hours of sleep can change your prospective. Yoga Burn Week 11 at lunch and Push Up Challenge - 14,16,12,12,20 - FINALLY did a rep of 20!!! Worked out at the barn for a couple of hours and rode one colt. Stayed just within on cals.
10/3 - 147.6 - I'm just gonna ignore this and carry on. Yoga Burn Week 12 at lunch. Did decent on food.
10/4 - 147.0 -
10/7 - I feel like CRUD! As in run over by a truck... been fighting sore throat/swollen lymph nodes since Sat. I'm just trying to take it easy today and let my body recuperate. Ugh! Giving myself a pass on yoga and pushup challenge for a couple of days...I can't get sick, I don't have time for this... I'm really done whining now.
10/14 - 146.0 ... my 'couple of days' turned into a week. I just couldn't find my groove last week & getting an IUD knocked me down pretty hard. Busy weekend with lots of time outdoors. I've eaten horribly the last week - bit surprised the scale wasn't higher this morning. Happy Monday! Push Up Challenge restarted week 4 for about the 3rd time 16,14,12,12,18 - shook like a leaf on the last rep. Got in a decent quick walk at lunch.. it's a start. Wound up under about 400 cals.
10/15 - 145.6 - Yoga Burn week 8 & 30 min walk at lunch. Managed to eat healthy & stay under 300 cals.
10/16 - 145.0 - Yoga Burn week 10, push up challenge 14,16,12,12,18 and 20 min walk for lunch. Took my colt to a practice session an hour from home. Ate too late last night but stayed under by 200 cal.
10/17 - 146.4 - pretty sure it's from eating mozzarella sticks at 9:00 last night, but they were worth it. Stayed under on intake....didn't eat as well as I usually do - company meetings so no workout time at lunch either. Rode for 3 hours at practice - doesn't burn much, but the fresh air does a body good.
10/18 - 147.0 last day of meetings... ugh!
10/30 - 144.2 - So it's been a really crappy couple of weeks. Lost one of my dogs in a freak accident and I think I've cried for a week. I get so attached to them all... I'm just heartbroken. Finally beginning to shake the cold I picked up a few weeks ago and I messed up my shoulder at the same time. So my motivation has been at an all time low, but it's time to suck it up and get after it again. Felt like I was really making progress with the push up challenge - but push ups are currently not an option. I'm hoping by next week I can start doing a few again. I'm bummed about losing my progress, I felt like I was really beginning to see some difference in my muscle tone on my arms & upper body. My goal for this week is to just walk/ride my bike & horse a bit. First time I've weighed in ages this morning and at least weight wise I'm ok - not where I'd hoped for Oct but just too many setbacks I couldn't control this month. Ready to put it all behind me and move on to Nov.
10/31- 142.6 - I have no idea where this came from. My bf was out of town last night so I worked out at the barn for a couple of hours & rode my 3 yo.... Was really missing my dog while I was out there, he was always 3 steps right behind me
..came in an binged on nachos & 2 white claws. I fully expected the scale to jump this morning, but I'll take it. 5 -
@Go_Deskercise I’m going as a hot mess. Which un-coincidentally is the same costume I wore yesterday...
My youngest is going as a slice of pizza and my husband got a t-shirt that says, Pizza Delivery Guy. I’m sorta jealous of both costumes.2 -
@Go_Deskercise I’m going as a hot mess. Which un-coincidentally is the same costume I wore yesterday...
My youngest is going as a slice of pizza and my husband got a t-shirt that says, Pizza Delivery Guy. I’m sorta jealous of both costumes.
@Cora0477 I'm pretty much a hot mess runner since I planned it 20 min before leaving for work. Then I got an alert on my way to work that someone wanted to see our house (in the process of selling) so I had to run back home, straighten up and get the dogs. One is with me at work and the other is at my mother in laws until noon when I have to get him because she has to leave at 12:30
Your husband and sons's costume sounds great!!3 -
@cayenne_007 : big hugs to you- loosing a pet is just so so sad...and then everything else that is going on!
@l4a_p : big hugs to you too!
Everyone else: big cheer for reaching your goals and inventing costumes on the spot ! 😀3
