TEAM: Gutbusters (November)
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BonnieHosk85
November Week 3
PW: 228.9
CW: 224.9
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BonnieHosk85
What a great job! What do you think you did right this week to get such numbers?
I already decided that my goal this week besides all the rest is to post every day for added accountability.3 -
@kiadams317750, what a great goal and I believe you will see good results at the end of the week. I believe the more we post on the thread, the more focused we will be on our daily habits that will help us reach our goals.
As for the weight loss this week, I think a lot of the weight gain the previous week was from all the restaurant food while we were in Florida and the great amount of sodium in it. All week I tried to drink lots of water and did IF a couple of days. Once I got home last Friday, I ate all my meals at home and that really cut down on the sodium content, for sure. A personal goal is to get 15 pounds off by the end of the year so I'll have a total loss of 50 pounds this year. I made that mini goal in October and I'm down five since then. Not sure I can get 10 more off by 12/31/19 with two major food-focused holidays in between, but I'm going to do my hardest work yet to try to get there.
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allietuge
November Week 3
PW: 166
CW: 162.9
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Wow, @allietuge!! Way to go!!
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Thanks @BonnieHosk85 !!!
I had a very good week. Hopefully I can keep up this momentum and get in the 150s by the end of November 🤞2 -
@BonnieHosk85
Outstanding weight loss this week! 4 pounds is incredible!!
Great job getting back on track when you got home.
All the hydration and discipline really helped.
Good luck on reaching your goal of 50 pounds lost.
Keep up the good work.3 -
matthewsfive
Saturday week 3
PW 187.4
CW 185.23 -
I want to take the time to express how grateful I am to be a part of this group. And let you all know that this has been a big help to me. Knowing that you guys count on me to do my part for this challenge has kept me mindful so the scale hasn’t strayed as it usually does.
I also want share a little of what has brought me here. Growing up my family’s lifestyle became ingrained so I ended up tipping the scale at 232ish until college. With the help of a committed workout partner and consistency, I was able to reach 148. After a break up and then new relationship in which dates revolves around food, I was 236 in what felt like a blink of eye. Last year consistency and a workout partner helped me get down to 162, but relationship drama stuck again follow by a new relationship. (Sure you see the pattern by now).
At the moment, my life doesn’t have the consistency (relocating to a new state, in school/graduating and between jobs) and I have no workout partner. Since this group has consistent weigh-ins and I think of all of you as my fitness partners, I’m trying to lose this weight for the third time.
As this month come to a close, I will return next month and hope you all are here as well. Stay motivated team, we got this!6 -
Thanks, @allietuge and @inshapeCK!
@matthewsfive, wonderful loss!! Congrats!
@glouis4, thank you so much for sharing and your transparency! We're glad you're here, too, and do consider you a vital part of our fit family. What did your workout partner do for you when you had one? I go to the local YMCA on a regular basis (usually 4-5 times a week) and would love to be a "virtual" partner with you. We can even make a mini-challenge here for those of us who do work out at gyms, maybe posting what we did each time we go, setting goals for ourselves and holding each other accountable, etc. Not sure what it would look like but I'd be happy to facilitate what we come up with. Maybe a "subgroup" off this one. Let me know your thoughts. I just got back from the gym. It was the first time since 11/7 since we were on vacation and then I was sick all this past week. I took it easy and did 20 minutes on the elliptical and 15 minutes on the recumbent bike. 2 -
BonnieHosk85 wrote: »Thanks, @allietuge and @inshapeCK!
@matthewsfive, wonderful loss!! Congrats!
@glouis4, thank you so much for sharing and your transparency! We're glad you're here, too, and do consider you a vital part of our fit family. What did your workout partner do for you when you had one? I go to the local YMCA on a regular basis (usually 4-5 times a week) and would love to be a "virtual" partner with you. We can even make a mini-challenge here for those of us who do work out at gyms, maybe posting what we did each time we go, setting goals for ourselves and holding each other accountable, etc. Not sure what it would look like but I'd be happy to facilitate what we come up with. Maybe a "subgroup" off this one. Let me know your thoughts. I just got back from the gym. It was the first time since 11/7 since we were on vacation and then I was sick all this past week. I took it easy and did 20 minutes on the elliptical and 15 minutes on the recumbent bike.
thanks, you had a great loss this week.
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nope, just...life!BonnieHosk85 wrote: »@Keepingtrack1234, birthday?
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fe452436
PW:203.5 lbs
CW:203 lbs
This week I will try my best to lose few pounds.InshaAllah.
Congratulations BonnieHosk on losing 4 pounds.3 -
@Keepingtrack1234, ha!
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, 20 minutes elliptical, 15 minutes recumbent bike (first time back to the gym in two weeks. Felt so good!!)
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes2 -
NSV! (are we still doing that?!) I bought a pair of faux leather leggings from H&M on SUPER sale last year; they were just a tad snug and looked it. I tried them on this AM and they fit perfectly. I haven't lost much weight, but since I have been focusing on strength, my body composition has really changed! I know I have said this before, but I will say it again: LIFT THOSE WEIGHTS ladies! Wow it makes a difference. I am sweating and out of breath 5 minutes in to a workout. And Fitness Blender is FREE! it's incredible!3
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Awesome, @Keepingtrack1234. I love it when things like that happen! Nice work!0
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Kiadams317750
Tracked: yes, everything I ate and drank
Calories: yes, under
Exercise: yes, cardio-bike 15 minutes, strength 30 minutes
NSV: made up a plan for daily exercise for coming week and stuck to it for first day
Posted here for the day: yes
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Good morning! Each week we have a mini-challenge to encourage you to focus on one area that will help you to reach your fitness goal. This week’s mini-challenge is to post ideas and tips that have helped you reach your goals. What do you think is the biggest tool/plan that has helped you reach your fitness goals. What have you discarded that was a stumbling block? Post your best tips! Make it a great week!
Today we’re looking for weigh-ins from:
@crystalbarton31
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November Week 4
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One of the biggest tools or plans that I do is to try to post every day in our thread. The more I come here and read about your successes, exercise, etc., the more I want to do the same in my own life. One of the biggest things that has happened is that I joined a gym. I was trying to see how I could afford it and found out through our insurance I am able to join multiple gyms for only $30 a month (Blue Cross - Blue 365). It's been a life-changer for me. I was going to wait until I got into Onederland before I joined, but I'm so thankful that I didn't wait. I love getting ideas for new machines, etc., to use at the gym. I think I'm going to put water aerobics on hold for the winter. Even though I dry off after class, it's just so cold when I go out to my car. Yes, I'm a wimp!
For those of us in the USA, this week is going to be challenging. What are your plans to keep from derailing all your efforts this month? I think I am going to pre-log my food on Thanksgiving day. I am going to be the main cook so I will know what is in everything. I think allowing myself anything that I want, but in moderate portions, is going to be the way to go. What's your plan for success? Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃2 -
LOVE THIS! @BonnieHosk85 , thanks for doing this. During the holidays, my plan is/has been...
No treats at work (why? I mean, really...why?) That's the #1 for me.
Eat normally except actual holidays (Thanksgiving (we celebrate) Christmas and New Years. Then I try to just stay moderate.
Continue to exercise 10 minutes a day in the AM
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WEEK 3 WINNER docbeauty1. - 2.57%
AND TO THE SLIMSONS FOR TAKING 1ST PLACE IN WEEK 3!!
November Week 3 is now in the books!
Great job everyone! As a whole across all teams, we are now carrying 60.9 less pounds around! Fantastic! Let's see what we can do for Week 4
Below are the full results for Week 3.
The Biggest Loser Is...
1st - docbeauty1. - 2.57%
2nd - asha170880. - 2.14%
3rd - mrsjar5311. - 2.03%
The TEAM Biggest Loser...
1st - The Slimsons. - 0.47%
2nd - Run Track Minds. - 0.41%
3rd - Gutbusters. - 0.33%
Top 3 Individual % by Team:
The Big Butt Theory
1st - asha170880. - 2.14%
2nd - stubbornloser. - 1.38%
3rd - Coral333. - 1.24%
The Slimsons
1st - caloricus. - 1.73%
2nd - Smallhippo1. - 1.65%
3rd - Dustyspal. - 1.59%
Gutbusters
1st - @audreypawdrey. - 1.93%
2nd - @allietuge. - 1.87%
3rd - @TheeSunShine75 - 1.75% *tie*
3rd - @BonnieHosk85. - 1.75% *tie*
Run Track Minds
1st - docbeauty1. - 2.57%
2nd - SoMum. - 1.47%
3rd - skullsandskeletons. - 1.46%
Flab-U-Less
1st - mrsjar5311. - 2.03%
2nd - Ajdvegan. - 1.74%
3rd - Myjourneytobefitme. - 1.43%
Individual Top 3 Pounds Lost
1st - @TheeSunShine75. - 5.2 lbs.
2nd - docbeauty1. - 4.8 lbs.
3rd - @BonnieHosk85. - 4.0 lbs.
Overall Pounds Lost by Team
The Big Butt Theory - 4.8 lbs.
The Slimsons - 17.3 lbs.
Gutbusters - 15.9 lbs.
Run Track Minds - 15.1 lbs.
Flab-U-Less - 7.9 lbs.
Overall Total Lost: 60.9 lbs2 -
December's signup is now open. If you know of someone who would like to join give them this link. They may request to be on Gutbuster's team and if there's room Ashley will assign them to us.Remember, if you are a current member in the November Gutbuster thread you do not have to register for December. You will be automatically rolled over.
Let's make Week 4 be a week to remember!!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10773444/december-biggest-loser-challenge-registrations-open-until-nov-30-midnight-est#latest
Please go to our December thread when you have a moment to give an introduction to our newbies and also list your goal for December for accountability.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10773475/team-gutbusters-december#latest
Thanks,
Bonnie@looneycatblue, @crystalbarton31, @audreypawdrey, @BB_1033, @TheeSunShine75, @elisepfliger04, @Kenyaa3, @shalvy2007, @SuzanneElizabeth16, @tuddy315, @GLouis4, @inshapeCK, @mygoal1993, @Tickie99, @12Sarah2015, @Colleen790, @flourchild225, @motis3678, @fe452436, @Keepingtrack1234, @MMMonk, @Shewhoismany, @allietuge, @Cspdb3, @FatimaStartsAllOver, @Kiadams317750, @Matthewsfive, @MayaVDM2 -
12sarah2015
November Week 3
PW:
Cw: 142.1
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Kiadams317750
Sunday
Track: yes everything
Calories: yes, just under
Exercise: yes, 15 minutes cardio and 15 minutes strength
NSV: completed my new strength routine for second day and feel physically stronger every day. A year ago I walked with a walker, now you would never know it! I also made better food choices this weekend then in past weekends. Second day posting.2 -
Exercised? Yes. Put up the Christmas tree.
Calories? Yes
Tracked? Yes2 -
Good morning! Today we’re looking for weigh-ins from:
@audreypawdrey
@BB_1033
@looneycatblue
@TheeSunShine75
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November Week 4
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CW:
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We moved over the weekend and haven't unpacked the scale before I woke up and moved around cleaning. Can I do my weigh in tomorrow morning?1
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looneycatblue
Nov 25 - Week 4
PW: 165.4
CW: 166.2
Up .8, deserved that, couldn't stop snacking this week... need to get this under control this week!2 -
@BonnieHosk85 my first workout partner and I pushed each other to get to the gym each day, whether together or individual unless we really needed a rest day. We mostly did cardio because weights were intimidating. At the same time we counted calories religiously. Within 5 months we saw a big change. My second workout partner and I focused on heavy weight lifting and intermittent fasting. Since this was less strict, it was easier to follow long-term. Consistency is really the common denominator, which is hard with an ever-changing life.
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@BB_1033, certainly!!
@looneycatblue, not a bad gain and you're down in total for the month, so that's good!
@glouis4, partners for accountability are awesome!
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Monday
Tracked: yes, food and water
Calories: under
Exercise: yes 15 minutes cardio on bike and 15 minutes strength focusing on core and butt
NSV: Had no sweets what so ever and only one snack a banana between breakfast and lunch.
Day: good I was productive and kept to my daily goals.
Tool: I make a list of everything I want to accomplish for the day and then give myself a plus or minus as the day goes by as to if I was able to accomplish everything. At the end of the day I am impressed to see all I have done. Then I look at what I didn’t get done, examine why or what got in the way then brain storm what I could do differently to over come and change it to a plus for tomorrow.
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