Naughty November: Weigh in and accountability thread
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53, 5' 5"
Nov SW: 136
Nov GW: 134
Goal #1: More water
Goal #2: More moving
Goal #3: Less stress
Nov 4: 136
Nov 12: 138 - No excuse, just not eating well. Had 2 lunches out in a row but, I'm back to bringing my lunch to work again.
Nov 19: 136.4 - Stupid desk job. Looks like I'm going to have to set an alarm every day to remind myself to get up and move. Standing up to do some squats right now!4 -
tracimckinney wrote: »53, 5' 5"
Nov SW: 136
Nov GW: 134
Goal #1: More water
Goal #2: More moving
Goal #3: Less stress
Nov 4: 136
Nov 12: 138 - No excuse, just not eating well. Had 2 lunches out in a row but, I'm back to bringing my lunch to work again.
Nov 19: 136.4 - Stupid desk job. Looks like I'm going to have to set an alarm every day to remind myself to get up and move. Standing up to do some squats right now!
But you're doing great!!!!!1 -
5'8" 40y/o
SW 162
Nov GW 159
Overall GW 150
Nov 1 162.0
Nov 2 161.4
Nov 4 163.8 weekends kill me
Nov 5 162.2
Nov 7 160.2 - off for the next 4 days. Hoping I can keep eating (and drinking!) mindfully. I'd like the downward trend to continue
Nov 10 161.0- days off are tough to stay under calories. Especially with the drinking!
Nov 12 159.4 - I made it through the weekend without gaining! Anyone else IF? I've been doing it about 6 months and have noticed that it helps with my eating, even more than counting calories. If I track all my food all the time, I tend to start obsessing and with IF I just eat 2 healthy meals and don't worry about it.
Nov 13 - 159.8
Nov 14 - 158.8 - made my goal! But can I keep it at less than 159 through the end of the month??
Nov 15 - 159.0 - My goal is to keep it at this through the next 15 days including 2 weekends!
Nov 16 - 158.0
Nov 17 - 159.8 - the weekend has struck again! I swear I'd be a size 4 by now if I could just keep it in check over the weekend
Nov 19 - 158.6
I have to say that I love coming here and having this platform of support and like minded women here to support each other. It's really helping me keep an eye on the prize!7 -
tracimckinney wrote: »53, 5' 5"
Nov SW: 136
Nov GW: 134
Goal #1: More water
Goal #2: More moving
Goal #3: Less stress
Nov 4: 136
Nov 12: 138 - No excuse, just not eating well. Had 2 lunches out in a row but, I'm back to bringing my lunch to work again.
Nov 19: 136.4 - Stupid desk job. Looks like I'm going to have to set an alarm every day to remind myself to get up and move. Standing up to do some squats right now!
I fitbit is great for this. Everytime I do less than 250 steps in an hour, I get a beepy reminder
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You guys are the best, really
It's not going well and then I dread logging and checking in but it is TRULY wholesome to see some messages popping up asking where I am. Thank you all so much xxxx and especially @Antiopelle & @cayenne_007
Height: 176cm (5'9")
SW this month: 66kg (145,51lbs) (Stable since 2months)
BMI: 21,3
Goals:
1) Start losing very slowly again: down 0.5-1kg by the end of the month would already be good
2) Track better: been having a couple of days without any tracking and feel myself slipping
3) I'm going to start using the "last-7 days" average my app gives me to track weight; so I see less of misleading fluctuations
4 November: 66kg (145,51lbs) (7day average)
11 November: 66,4kg (146,39lbs) - 7day average
19 November: 66,8kg (147,27lbs) - 7day average
I screamed this morning on the scale (sorry neighbours!). Hit me with a 67,3kg... I guess all the chomping I've been doing has caught up on me. I can't seem to get into my regular vibe anymore. And to top it off: despite my most rigorous efforts to prevent it this time: my shin splints are making a comeback
So no more running either! 🙁Eugh, just kill me already
I did have a great weekend and with the last planned birthday activities over and done and started a 4 week no-alcohol detox; maybe that will help a bit too. I do have a "once a week you can sin"- thing. I don't need the alcohol itself but I have a very busy social life and everything revolves around "drinks"! I'm going to great lengths to try and weasel my way out of alcohol-consuming activities; this weekend I have a new date and I've suggested going for Afternoon Tea, English style, scones and jam included. God I just hope he thinks it's charming and quirky and not utterly boring.
Anyway, onwards and downwards, right ladies?
This is what an accountability thread is for, right ? To encourage and cheer and kick you in the butt every once in a while, haha
Maybe you can try to see a sports doctor for your shin splints? I can recommend one if you want to.
And I hear you about the alcohol, it is a part of our social life. Recently, I had to cut down as I simply don't process it anymore. Where I still could go crazy for one night only a year ago, now I have to stick to one glass of wine or I'll physically get sick during the night (heart palpitations and nausea). It was hard to get this into the heads of my friends and family, but now they are finally accepting it. It is strange that a substance that is unhealthy in so many ways, is also so deeply rooted in everything we do that it is almost unnatural not to participate.
And a little reality check: 67,3 is not that bad ! Just pull yourself together and get going again. You can do it !
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5'8" 40y/o
SW 162
Nov GW 159
Overall GW 150
Nov 1 162.0
Nov 2 161.4
Nov 4 163.8 weekends kill me
Nov 5 162.2
Nov 7 160.2 - off for the next 4 days. Hoping I can keep eating (and drinking!) mindfully. I'd like the downward trend to continue
Nov 10 161.0- days off are tough to stay under calories. Especially with the drinking!
Nov 12 159.4 - I made it through the weekend without gaining! Anyone else IF? I've been doing it about 6 months and have noticed that it helps with my eating, even more than counting calories. If I track all my food all the time, I tend to start obsessing and with IF I just eat 2 healthy meals and don't worry about it.
Nov 13 - 159.8
Nov 14 - 158.8 - made my goal! But can I keep it at less than 159 through the end of the month??
Nov 15 - 159.0 - My goal is to keep it at this through the next 15 days including 2 weekends!
Nov 16 - 158.0
Nov 17 - 159.8 - the weekend has struck again! I swear I'd be a size 4 by now if I could just keep it in check over the weekend
Nov 19 - 158.6
I have to say that I love coming here and having this platform of support and like minded women here to support each other. It's really helping me keep an eye on the prize!
Nov 20 - 157.2 - didn't feel all that well yesterday so I didn't eat much. I'm sure this is what is reflected in such a low number, but I'll take it! It's a new overall low for me 6 -
33, 5' 4"
SW: 137.8
GW: 133.8
Goal #1: Snack less at night
Goal #2: Move more at work
Goal #3: Eat more mindfully
Nov 1: 137.8
Nov 4: 138.6
Nov 6: 139.2 - Been "sneaking" food and shoving my face alone in dark corners because I'm convinced that if no one else sees it then it doesn't matter and I can get away with it........ I need a food babysitter at all times. Also, did you know that Oreo thins have a latte flavored creme kind? Me and the half empty container know now too LOL! Hope you all are doing better than I am!
Nov 7: 138.4 - Focused yesterday on moving more and not snacking and stuck to it!
Nov 8: 138.4
Nov 11: 138.2
Nov 12: 138.8 - If I would just snack like a "normal" human being that would be great, but I go big and stay home LOL - Did great all day and then ate way too much dinner, ate way too much chips and salsa, also had some ice cream and an ice cream sandwich. Delicious, yes.... but I definitely didn't need all of it. Going to focus solely on limiting snacking today.
Nov 13: 137.6 - Actually completed the day under my calorie goal yesterday. I logged all of my food and didn't snack at all. I reached my normal snacking time last night and wasn't really hungry so I skipped it and went to bed early with the hubby. Feeling good this morning and even happier seeing the dip in the scales.
Nov 15: 136 - Finally doing what I need to do and seeing the scale move is sure motivational. Just over the last 3 days I have taken control of my 'all or nothing snacking' problem. I am learning moderation and only eating what my calories will allow. 3 days down and the rest of my life to go!!!
Nov 18: 137.6 - Fun weekend with family Back to killing it this week!
Nov 19: 137
Nov 20: 137.6 - 3 steps forward and 8 steps back ... attitude yesterday was more of a "it can't hurt that bad if I eat this...and this...and this...." Refocusing and trying harder today 4 -
5'8" 40y/o
SW 162
Nov GW 159
Overall GW 150
Nov 1 162.0
Nov 2 161.4
Nov 4 163.8 weekends kill me
Nov 5 162.2
Nov 7 160.2 - off for the next 4 days. Hoping I can keep eating (and drinking!) mindfully. I'd like the downward trend to continue
Nov 10 161.0- days off are tough to stay under calories. Especially with the drinking!
Nov 12 159.4 - I made it through the weekend without gaining! Anyone else IF? I've been doing it about 6 months and have noticed that it helps with my eating, even more than counting calories. If I track all my food all the time, I tend to start obsessing and with IF I just eat 2 healthy meals and don't worry about it.
Nov 13 - 159.8
Nov 14 - 158.8 - made my goal! But can I keep it at less than 159 through the end of the month??
Nov 15 - 159.0 - My goal is to keep it at this through the next 15 days including 2 weekends!
Nov 16 - 158.0
Nov 17 - 159.8 - the weekend has struck again! I swear I'd be a size 4 by now if I could just keep it in check over the weekend
Nov 19 - 158.6
I have to say that I love coming here and having this platform of support and like minded women here to support each other. It's really helping me keep an eye on the prize!
Nov 20 - 157.2 - didn't feel all that well yesterday so I didn't eat much. I'm sure this is what is reflected in such a low number, but I'll take it! It's a new overall low for me
CONGRATS!!!!! That's a great reason to celebrate - no matter WHY you hit it, you hit it!3 -
5'8" 42yo
SW: 142.6
Nov GW: 140
GW: 133
August SW 145.8 EW 145.6
Sept SW 145.6 EW 145.6
Oct SW 145.6 EW 142.6
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
10/31 - 142.6 - IF, bit over on calories...insanely busy day - no workout but decent amount of walking
11/1 - 143.8 - LOL - I'm still ok with this. The 142 was a new low for me so hopefully it's a good start to the month. IF - I did put together a chicken/chili crockpot dish this morning - we'll see how it goes
11/4 - 146.8 - bit surprised at this. I worked outdoors all day Sat and busted my butt... One of those days you just fall into bed exhausted. Sunday I did take it a bit easier. Back to logging everything today. Got in a good walk at lunch - my should is still not 100%... trying to do decent on food and just maintain. Went over about 300 cals today - when your 96 yo Gram wants you to take her to dinner, you take her to dinner and have nachos & irish beer with her.
11/5 - 146.2 - Snuck in a great walk at lunch today and managed not to go over too badly. Kid's basketball game right after work made much more impossible. Still stuck to IF.
11/6 - 145.8 - rainy day made my lunch walk impossible....but insanely busy evening doctoring a colt & all the horse stuff alone so 2 hours of just stuff outdoors. IF - and stayed under on cals, but terrible nutritionally. Nachos & beer for dinner.
11/7 - 144.4 - IF, got in a good walk at lunch... Rode my colt for an hour & cleaned 6 stalls- love days like this! Made fajitas for dinner & managed not to go too crazy. I think once my body adjusts, IF will help me store up calories for the evenings.
11/8 - 145.6 - Good walk at lunch and worked at the barn for a couple of hours in the evening. I have no idea how many calories it burns - but cleaning stalls is WORK.
11/11 - 144.4 - HOW do ya'll get ANYTHING done with kid's sports? BF's 10 yo son had a basketball tournament on Sat- played 4 games, BF competed in a small local team roping (at least I got to ride my colt for a couple of hours) and back to sit on my butt for another basketball game. Cleaned 11 stalls so that's something. Sunday I worked outdoors all afternoon - felt like I scurried all over the place and still way behind. Got in a good walk at lunch and back to working on the pushup challenge - my shoulder is finally recovered enough. So discouraging how much ground I've lost in the last 3 weeks - DAMMIT! 10,12,10,10,8
11/12 - 144.6 Stayed under on cals yesterday. No workout - errands at lunch & dinner right after work with my Gram. So sore from starting back on push up challenge...OUCH! Did manage to stay on track with cals today.
11/13 - 145.2 - 30 min walk at lunch, Push Up Challenge 12,14,10,10,10 - still pretty sore & my form wasn't great. Going to work on getting my form back before increasing the # for a bit. Did IF & kept cals at 1250.
11/14 - 145.2 - Positives for the day, squeaked under on cals. & managed 3 chin-ups on our 'ghetto' bar at work on a dare. Errands at lunch and kids basketball all evening = no real exercise. AND someone brought amazing homemade pumpkin bread to work - so I inhaled 2 slices. ARGH!
11/15 - 145.2 - dang, it's been consistent lately. LOL Push Up Challenge - 12,13,14,10 & 30 min walk at lunch. Pushups were HARD today.
11/18 - 145.4 - Kinda ate 'whatever' this wknd, but stuck to 2 meals a day and I WORKED my butt off Saturday. Hauled multiple loads of wet sand out of 5 stalls - I'm still a bit body sore today. Yesterday was easier, just lots of walking & my normal stuff.
11/19 - 147.0 - I'm making today a 'reset' and get your head right day. Been stressed with some stupid stuff at work and yesterday I freakin ate my feelings with a vengeance. Couldn't even tell you the last time I had more than 1 cookie - yesterday I ate half a dozen + ALL the other foods around. Appt after work and it's cold & dark out by the time I got home..... I took 7 feral kittens home to be barn cats a few months back, today - it's vet day for everyone to be fixed. I feel today should definitely go better as far as exercise - I've already got 3000 steps in from literally herding cats this morning. No real workout - dang cats killed my time at lunch and bf is gone so after I get home at 7:30 and spend an hour & half doing chores.. it just doesn't happen (but I get in lots of steps ).
11/20 - 146.03 -
Go_Deskercise wrote: »33, 5' 4"
SW: 137.8
GW: 133.8
Goal #1: Snack less at night
Goal #2: Move more at work
Goal #3: Eat more mindfully
Nov 1: 137.8
Nov 4: 138.6
Nov 6: 139.2 - Been "sneaking" food and shoving my face alone in dark corners because I'm convinced that if no one else sees it then it doesn't matter and I can get away with it........ I need a food babysitter at all times. Also, did you know that Oreo thins have a latte flavored creme kind? Me and the half empty container know now too LOL! Hope you all are doing better than I am!
Nov 7: 138.4 - Focused yesterday on moving more and not snacking and stuck to it!
Nov 8: 138.4
Nov 11: 138.2
Nov 12: 138.8 - If I would just snack like a "normal" human being that would be great, but I go big and stay home LOL - Did great all day and then ate way too much dinner, ate way too much chips and salsa, also had some ice cream and an ice cream sandwich. Delicious, yes.... but I definitely didn't need all of it. Going to focus solely on limiting snacking today.
Nov 13: 137.6 - Actually completed the day under my calorie goal yesterday. I logged all of my food and didn't snack at all. I reached my normal snacking time last night and wasn't really hungry so I skipped it and went to bed early with the hubby. Feeling good this morning and even happier seeing the dip in the scales.
Nov 15: 136 - Finally doing what I need to do and seeing the scale move is sure motivational. Just over the last 3 days I have taken control of my 'all or nothing snacking' problem. I am learning moderation and only eating what my calories will allow. 3 days down and the rest of my life to go!!!
Nov 18: 137.6 - Fun weekend with family Back to killing it this week!
Nov 19: 137
Nov 20: 137.6 - 3 steps forward and 8 steps back ... attitude yesterday was more of a "it can't hurt that bad if I eat this...and this...and this...." Refocusing and trying harder today
Today is a fresh start - I'm attempting to refocus my eating this week. Esp with the holidays coming up.5 -
49, 5'10"
SW: 156.4 (as of this morning)
Nov GW: 148
GW: 134
Goal #1: Log everyday, and have a calorie deficit 5/7 days
Goal #2: Stick to my training schedule (running)
Goal #3: Not skip a single workout (except when I'm traveling)
Goal #4: Don't go batsh*tcrazy on the sweets
Nov. 4: 156.4
Nov. 5: 155.4
Nov. 6: 155.0
Nov. 7: 154.6
Nov. 8: 153.8
Nov. 9: 154.0
Nov. 19: 154.4
Nov. 20: 153.43 -
5'8" 40y/o
SW 162
Nov GW 159
Overall GW 150
Nov 1 162.0
Nov 2 161.4
Nov 4 163.8 weekends kill me
Nov 5 162.2
Nov 7 160.2 - off for the next 4 days. Hoping I can keep eating (and drinking!) mindfully. I'd like the downward trend to continue
Nov 10 161.0- days off are tough to stay under calories. Especially with the drinking!
Nov 12 159.4 - I made it through the weekend without gaining! Anyone else IF? I've been doing it about 6 months and have noticed that it helps with my eating, even more than counting calories. If I track all my food all the time, I tend to start obsessing and with IF I just eat 2 healthy meals and don't worry about it.
Nov 13 - 159.8
Nov 14 - 158.8 - made my goal! But can I keep it at less than 159 through the end of the month??
Nov 15 - 159.0 - My goal is to keep it at this through the next 15 days including 2 weekends!
Nov 16 - 158.0
Nov 17 - 159.8 - the weekend has struck again! I swear I'd be a size 4 by now if I could just keep it in check over the weekend
Nov 19 - 158.6
I have to say that I love coming here and having this platform of support and like minded women here to support each other. It's really helping me keep an eye on the prize!
Nov 20 - 157.2 - didn't feel all that well yesterday so I didn't eat much. I'm sure this is what is reflected in such a low number, but I'll take it! It's a new overall low for me
Nov 21 - 157.4 I'll take it! Switching up my exercise from FitnessBlender to a weight training upper/lower split next week for the remainder of the year. I'm likely to be in a calorie surplus fairly often over the holidays, maybe I can use those extra calories to add some muscle!
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33, 5' 4"
SW: 137.8
GW: 133.8
Goal #1: Snack less at night
Goal #2: Move more at work
Goal #3: Eat more mindfully
Nov 1: 137.8
Nov 4: 138.6
Nov 6: 139.2 - Been "sneaking" food and shoving my face alone in dark corners because I'm convinced that if no one else sees it then it doesn't matter and I can get away with it........ I need a food babysitter at all times. Also, did you know that Oreo thins have a latte flavored creme kind? Me and the half empty container know now too LOL! Hope you all are doing better than I am!
Nov 7: 138.4 - Focused yesterday on moving more and not snacking and stuck to it!
Nov 8: 138.4
Nov 11: 138.2
Nov 12: 138.8 - If I would just snack like a "normal" human being that would be great, but I go big and stay home LOL - Did great all day and then ate way too much dinner, ate way too much chips and salsa, also had some ice cream and an ice cream sandwich. Delicious, yes.... but I definitely didn't need all of it. Going to focus solely on limiting snacking today.
Nov 13: 137.6 - Actually completed the day under my calorie goal yesterday. I logged all of my food and didn't snack at all. I reached my normal snacking time last night and wasn't really hungry so I skipped it and went to bed early with the hubby. Feeling good this morning and even happier seeing the dip in the scales.
Nov 15: 136 - Finally doing what I need to do and seeing the scale move is sure motivational. Just over the last 3 days I have taken control of my 'all or nothing snacking' problem. I am learning moderation and only eating what my calories will allow. 3 days down and the rest of my life to go!!!
Nov 18: 137.6 - Fun weekend with family Back to killing it this week!
Nov 19: 137
Nov 20: 137.6 - 3 steps forward and 8 steps back ... attitude yesterday was more of a "it can't hurt that bad if I eat this...and this...and this...." Refocusing and trying harder today
Nov 21: 136.6 - I feel like a yo-yo lol6 -
49, 5'10"
SW: 156.4 (as of this morning)
Nov GW: 148
GW: 134
Goal #1: Log everyday, and have a calorie deficit 5/7 days
Goal #2: Stick to my training schedule (running)
Goal #3: Not skip a single workout (except when I'm traveling)
Goal #4: Don't go batsh*tcrazy on the sweets
Nov. 4: 156.4
Nov. 5: 155.4
Nov. 6: 155.0
Nov. 7: 154.6
Nov. 8: 153.8
Nov. 9: 154.0
Nov. 19: 154.4
Nov. 20: 153.4
Nov. 21: 152.65 -
I am back!! Boy, am I tired. Jet lag full on.😵😵😵
46, 5'2"
SW: 108.2
Nov GW: 107, BF: 19%
GW: 105 BF: 19%
Goal #1: Keep up with 4X a week of OTF
Goal #2: Meal prep more. Utilize Crockpot! Soup season!!
Goal #3: Keep photo records of self...
Goal #4: Simplify life. Not stress over things out of my control😉
10/1 / 109 lbs, 21.4%, measurements 33.5-27.5-33.5
10/30 108.2, 19.1%, measurements 33.5-27-33.5
11/4 109.8, 19.8%!!!! 33-27-33.5😲😲😲
11/7 108.4, 19.2%, 33-27-33.5
11/11 measurements 33.5-27-33.5 (my flat 🍑 is starting to round up! so excited about this
11/12 108.5, 19.2%
11/21 110, ???% 33.5-27.5-33.5
So as predicted, I have gained a bit. But not too much. I feel a little outta shape but mostly from not working out. I walked a LOT during the trip and I sure did indulge. Lots of BEER, SUSHI, Sashimi, BBQ, SAKE, RAMEN, etc... I don't drink beer home but for some reason, it taste so good there, I can't resist.
I plan on OTF tonight, over the weekend and 5 mile run (Turkey trot). We'll see where I end up at the end of the month at 47!6 -
49, 160cm (5'3")
GW: 59kg / 130 lbs
CW: 65.3 kg / 144 lbs
Nov 1 - 65.5kg / 144.4 lbs
Nov 7 - 65.5 kg / 144.4 lbs
Nov 11 - 65.4 kg / 144.2 lbs
Nov 18 - 66.2 kg / 145.9 lbs
Nov 21 - 65.5 kg / 144.4 lbs
Well so much for that "easy" goal to lose a few pounds a month. I have lost maybe 1 lb over 3 months.
I logged, exercised, ate and drank in moderation - and my weight really didn't change much at all. It really wasn't worth the mental stress.
Just for the hell of it - I have signed up for Noom (because I am a CNN addict at the moment due to Impeachment and they keep on advertising.. it worked). Has anyone else tried it?
I am going to do my logging there for the next while to see if I do any better with "personalized coaching", and I will let you know what I find... If you have any questions regarding the program, ask them in a few weeks and I can let you know what I think.
Also I am scheduled to go in for a physical in January to see how my bloodwork looks and to get my shingles vaccine since I am now 50 and even if I am fit and active apparently SHINGLES DOESN'T CARE (Again - damn CNN and their non-stop pharmaceutical advertisements!!)
KEEP AT IT EVERYONE!
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RunninCurmudgin wrote: »49, 160cm (5'3")
GW: 59kg / 130 lbs
CW: 65.3 kg / 144 lbs
Nov 1 - 65.5kg / 144.4 lbs
Nov 7 - 65.5 kg / 144.4 lbs
Nov 11 - 65.4 kg / 144.2 lbs
Nov 18 - 66.2 kg / 145.9 lbs
Nov 21 - 65.5 kg / 144.4 lbs
Well so much for that "easy" goal to lose a few pounds a month. I have lost maybe 1 lb over 3 months.
I logged, exercised, ate and drank in moderation - and my weight really didn't change much at all. It really wasn't worth the mental stress.
Just for the hell of it - I have signed up for Noom (because I am a CNN addict at the moment due to Impeachment and they keep on advertising.. it worked). Has anyone else tried it?
I am going to do my logging there for the next while to see if I do any better with "personalized coaching", and I will let you know what I find... If you have any questions regarding the program, ask them in a few weeks and I can let you know what I think.
Also I am scheduled to go in for a physical in January to see how my bloodwork looks and to get my shingles vaccine since I am now 50 and even if I am fit and active apparently SHINGLES DOESN'T CARE (Again - damn CNN and their non-stop pharmaceutical advertisements!!)
KEEP AT IT EVERYONE!
Are you eating at the deficit, and if so, do you add your activity calories to your goal? Maybe you need to adjust just a little bit to get a deficit?
And look at it this way: if you didn't put in the effort, you probably would have gained a bit and now you haven't AND you have more data to know what to day in the future
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169 cm / 5’5”, 37 y
HW: 76.1 kg / 167.8 lbs (26/Aug/19)
SW Sep: 74.1 kg / 163.4 lbs
SW Oct: 73.6 kg / 162.3 lbs
SW Nov: 72.8 kg / 160.5 lbs
GW Nov: 70.0 kg / 154.3 lbs
Overall GW: 57.5 kg / 124.5 lbs
01-nov: 72.8 kg
02-nov: 72.0 kg
03-nov: 72.3 kg
04-nov: 73.1 kg
05-nov: 72.8 kg
06-nov: 73.3 kg
07-nov: 73.4 kg
08-nov: 73.8 kg
09-nov: 73.1 kg
10-nov: 73.4 kg
11-nov: 72.6 kg
12-nov: 72.6 kg
13-nov: 72.0 kg
14-nov: 71.5 kg
15-nov: 72.2 kg
16-nov: 72.0 kg
17-nov: 72.8 kg
18-nov: 71.9 kg
19-nov: 71.8 kg
20-nov: 71.9 kg
21-nov: 71.2 kg - thank you running class for last night!
22-nov: 72.6 kg - oh this mexican fajita for yesterday's dinner and the brownie after. SO GOOD! this number here? not so much.
Water weight can be so positive and so negative on the scale sometimes... Interesting thing. Take away is that dehydration is definitely not healthy but the low number on the scale still so appreciated. Then you go and enjoy a nice dinner out with your partner. Good times after a week of quarreling, finally harmony again, healing in a way! And then, scale back up... I assume filling up on water yesterday plus some overly salty dinner is what is showing its dark soul here. I do not like it. But I have no regrets. More tea and water today, some non-salty food and all be nice and shiny again tomorrow. Sometimes other things are more important.
Besides, did anyone else experience how your "scale perception" changes over time? Just two months ago I would have jumped for joy to see today's number. Few weeks later with a shifted weight, different reaction. Similar for the other direction. Unhappy seeing yet another high number until that number becomes normal and you just shrug and are neutral about it. Funny how the mind moves along.5 -
[SW 119+] (BMI 28)
GW 90 (BMI 21)
Goal 1: Get back in the habit of tracking daily
Goal 2: Plan meals, prep ahead of time
Goal 3: Increase water intake
Goal 4: Get moving more
Goal 5: Nix the sugar cravings
Overall goal: Get to 99.9# (Normal BMI for my barely 4'8" frame) by Dec 31 this year.
01 Nov: 112.9
08 Nov: 111.5
15 Nov: 111.1
22 Nov: 110.0
29 Nov:
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33, 5' 4"
SW: 137.8
GW: 133.8
Goal #1: Snack less at night
Goal #2: Move more at work
Goal #3: Eat more mindfully
Nov 1: 137.8
Nov 4: 138.6
Nov 6: 139.2 - Been "sneaking" food and shoving my face alone in dark corners because I'm convinced that if no one else sees it then it doesn't matter and I can get away with it........ I need a food babysitter at all times. Also, did you know that Oreo thins have a latte flavored creme kind? Me and the half empty container know now too LOL! Hope you all are doing better than I am!
Nov 7: 138.4 - Focused yesterday on moving more and not snacking and stuck to it!
Nov 8: 138.4
Nov 11: 138.2
Nov 12: 138.8 - If I would just snack like a "normal" human being that would be great, but I go big and stay home LOL - Did great all day and then ate way too much dinner, ate way too much chips and salsa, also had some ice cream and an ice cream sandwich. Delicious, yes.... but I definitely didn't need all of it. Going to focus solely on limiting snacking today.
Nov 13: 137.6 - Actually completed the day under my calorie goal yesterday. I logged all of my food and didn't snack at all. I reached my normal snacking time last night and wasn't really hungry so I skipped it and went to bed early with the hubby. Feeling good this morning and even happier seeing the dip in the scales.
Nov 15: 136 - Finally doing what I need to do and seeing the scale move is sure motivational. Just over the last 3 days I have taken control of my 'all or nothing snacking' problem. I am learning moderation and only eating what my calories will allow. 3 days down and the rest of my life to go!!!
Nov 18: 137.6 - Fun weekend with family Back to killing it this week!
Nov 19: 137
Nov 20: 137.6 - 3 steps forward and 8 steps back ... attitude yesterday was more of a "it can't hurt that bad if I eat this...and this...and this...." Refocusing and trying harder today
Nov 21: 136.6 - I feel like a yo-yo lol
Nov 22: 1363 -
6, 5'2"
SW: 108.2
Nov GW: 107, BF: 19%
GW: 105 BF: 19%
Goal #1: Keep up with 4X a week of OTF
Goal #2: Meal prep more. Utilize Crockpot! Soup season!!
Goal #3: Keep photo records of self...
Goal #4: Simplify life. Not stress over things out of my control😉
10/1 / 109 lbs, 21.4%, measurements 33.5-27.5-33.5
10/30 108.2, 19.1%, measurements 33.5-27-33.5
11/4 109.8, 19.8%!!!! 33-27-33.5😲😲😲
11/7 108.4, 19.2%, 33-27-33.5
11/11 measurements 33.5-27-33.5 (my flat 🍑 is starting to round up! so excited about this
11/12 108.5, 19.2%
11/21 110, ???% 33.5-27.5-33.5
11/22 109, 20.1%
I went to Orangetheory last night and worked my 🍑 off!
It was awesome. Felt great. I'm a bit tired today but it's my last day of 46. Both kids have sleepover plans so I plan on partying!🥂💕Yay to a new STRONG ME@47!!
Tread
Block 1 90 s push 1 m base 30 s push 1 m base 30 s all out 90 s walk 30 s all out
Block 2 1 m push 1 m base 30 s push 30 s base 30 s all out 90 s walking recovery 30 s all out 30 s walking recovery 30 s all out
Block 3 30 s push 30 s base 30 s push 30 s base 30 s all out 90 s walk 30 s all out 30 s walk 30 s all out 30 s walk 30 s all out
Floor:
Block 1 150 m all out row 8 goblet squats 8 jump squats 8/10/12 plank alt punches
Block 2 150 m all out row 8 chest flys 8 power push ups on bench 8/10/12 weighted torso rotations on bench
Block 3 150 m all out row 8 weighted double crunches 8 power sit ups 8/10/12 squat jacks4 -
Antiopelle wrote: »RunninCurmudgin wrote: »49, 160cm (5'3")
GW: 59kg / 130 lbs
CW: 65.3 kg / 144 lbs
Nov 1 - 65.5kg / 144.4 lbs
Nov 7 - 65.5 kg / 144.4 lbs
Nov 11 - 65.4 kg / 144.2 lbs
Nov 18 - 66.2 kg / 145.9 lbs
Nov 21 - 65.5 kg / 144.4 lbs
Well so much for that "easy" goal to lose a few pounds a month. I have lost maybe 1 lb over 3 months.
I logged, exercised, ate and drank in moderation - and my weight really didn't change much at all. It really wasn't worth the mental stress.
Just for the hell of it - I have signed up for Noom (because I am a CNN addict at the moment due to Impeachment and they keep on advertising.. it worked). Has anyone else tried it?
I am going to do my logging there for the next while to see if I do any better with "personalized coaching", and I will let you know what I find... If you have any questions regarding the program, ask them in a few weeks and I can let you know what I think.
Also I am scheduled to go in for a physical in January to see how my bloodwork looks and to get my shingles vaccine since I am now 50 and even if I am fit and active apparently SHINGLES DOESN'T CARE (Again - damn CNN and their non-stop pharmaceutical advertisements!!)
KEEP AT IT EVERYONE!
Are you eating at the deficit, and if so, do you add your activity calories to your goal? Maybe you need to adjust just a little bit to get a deficit?
And look at it this way: if you didn't put in the effort, you probably would have gained a bit and now you haven't AND you have more data to know what to day in the future
You are right - I think that I am, but the math isn't working so I must not be doing it correctly / accurately enough.
That is why I am curious to see how different my results are when someone is combing through my entries on a daily basis (Noom), and how much of a difference it makes - AND - at what point does the pain associated with doing this overcome my desire to lose 10 vanity pounds.
I know I HATE weighing each portion, for example, but this is probably where trouble lies (eating more than I am estimating).
I HATE being "that person" at restaurants who nit picks and special orders every item - and if I am at a business lunch or dinner, I will not do this because I do not want to be perceived to be a high maintenance prima donna when I am out with a customer (lunch should be about THEM - I would feel like a total *kitten* being out with an overweight customer who just ordered fries, then spending 5 minutes explaining to the server how to prepare my skinny meal).
I HATE not having a glass of wine with dinner a few times a week..
And so on - do I really want to give these things up for the 10 lbs? Time to decide...
The funny thing re: your comment of weight gain - I have maintained roughly this weight for 4 years (144 - 146 lbs) and before that, I maintained roughly the same weight ever since I can remember - 30+ years (130 - 135 lbs). So no, I really don't think I would have gained if I hadn't been tracking. I do believe in calories in/out, but somehow even when I don't track, my body / appetite seems to manage itself (the gain occurred when I first moved in with my Husband and life underwent many changes).
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30, 169cm
GW: 65kg (not this month’s target)
CW: 66,8kg
Goals :
1-to be focused on how I feel vs the number on the scale
2-keep calories between 1600-1800 1800-2000 a day (revised)
3-wear more of the clothes I feel truly good in
4-go and discover 2 new sites close to home (walking/hiking)
01 Nov: 66,8 @1750 cals/day
08 Nov: 66,2 @1800 cals/day
15 Nov: 65,4 @1800 cals/day
22 Nov: 65,6 @1900 cals/day
29 Nov:
I am ok with the number. My TOM is right around the corner. But I’ve managed to take a quick peak at my measurements (usually take them once or twice a month) and I can see that I am close to the numbers I was last year (and they are my big goals).
The number on the scale doesn’t bother me since I am eating more and close to goal weight (range), but this week I ate more in terms of calories AND weight of food. Which meant I retained more food in me and the scale was up when I randomly weighed myself on Tuesday.
So I guess I will just take this very logical fact into account from now on.
I still prioritise all my goals:
- Discovered a new place to walk
- Continued to wear feel-good clothes and bonus : I think I have found my style !
- I eat 1800-1900 on average every day
- I discovered that I am not too good at « feeling my own body sensations » so now I am working on that by being aware and mindful of how my body feels
For some reason, I wasn’t going to post this update. But reading all of your posts, doubts and successes, made me change my mind and just keep at it ! So thanks for the unknowing support - just by sharing your journeys and feelings.
Have a lovely day/night/time wherever you are5 -
RunninCurmudgin wrote: »Antiopelle wrote: »RunninCurmudgin wrote: »49, 160cm (5'3")
GW: 59kg / 130 lbs
CW: 65.3 kg / 144 lbs
Nov 1 - 65.5kg / 144.4 lbs
Nov 7 - 65.5 kg / 144.4 lbs
Nov 11 - 65.4 kg / 144.2 lbs
Nov 18 - 66.2 kg / 145.9 lbs
Nov 21 - 65.5 kg / 144.4 lbs
Well so much for that "easy" goal to lose a few pounds a month. I have lost maybe 1 lb over 3 months.
I logged, exercised, ate and drank in moderation - and my weight really didn't change much at all. It really wasn't worth the mental stress.
Just for the hell of it - I have signed up for Noom (because I am a CNN addict at the moment due to Impeachment and they keep on advertising.. it worked). Has anyone else tried it?
I am going to do my logging there for the next while to see if I do any better with "personalized coaching", and I will let you know what I find... If you have any questions regarding the program, ask them in a few weeks and I can let you know what I think.
Also I am scheduled to go in for a physical in January to see how my bloodwork looks and to get my shingles vaccine since I am now 50 and even if I am fit and active apparently SHINGLES DOESN'T CARE (Again - damn CNN and their non-stop pharmaceutical advertisements!!)
KEEP AT IT EVERYONE!
Are you eating at the deficit, and if so, do you add your activity calories to your goal? Maybe you need to adjust just a little bit to get a deficit?
And look at it this way: if you didn't put in the effort, you probably would have gained a bit and now you haven't AND you have more data to know what to day in the future
You are right - I think that I am, but the math isn't working so I must not be doing it correctly / accurately enough.
That is why I am curious to see how different my results are when someone is combing through my entries on a daily basis (Noom), and how much of a difference it makes - AND - at what point does the pain associated with doing this overcome my desire to lose 10 vanity pounds.
I know I HATE weighing each portion, for example, but this is probably where trouble lies (eating more than I am estimating).
I HATE being "that person" at restaurants who nit picks and special orders every item - and if I am at a business lunch or dinner, I will not do this because I do not want to be perceived to be a high maintenance prima donna when I am out with a customer (lunch should be about THEM - I would feel like a total *kitten* being out with an overweight customer who just ordered fries, then spending 5 minutes explaining to the server how to prepare my skinny meal).
I HATE not having a glass of wine with dinner a few times a week..
And so on - do I really want to give these things up for the 10 lbs? Time to decide...
The funny thing re: your comment of weight gain - I have maintained roughly this weight for 4 years (144 - 146 lbs) and before that, I maintained roughly the same weight ever since I can remember - 30+ years (130 - 135 lbs). So no, I really don't think I would have gained if I hadn't been tracking. I do believe in calories in/out, but somehow even when I don't track, my body / appetite seems to manage itself (the gain occurred when I first moved in with my Husband and life underwent many changes).
So very much this -
"I HATE being "that person" at restaurants who nit picks and special orders every item - and if I am at a business lunch or dinner, I will not do this because I do not want to be perceived to be a high maintenance prima donna when I am out with a customer (lunch should be about THEM - I would feel like a total *kitten* being out with an overweight customer who just ordered fries, then spending 5 minutes explaining to the server how to prepare my skinny meal)." My mom orders like this and it's beyond annoying....if you're going to eat out, bank up a few calories and stick with smaller portions. It's miserable to eat out with someone that screws up their face when they order and complains about lack of 'healthy' options.
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49, 5'10"
SW: 156.4 (as of this morning)
Nov GW: 148
GW: 134
Goal #1: Log everyday, and have a calorie deficit 5/7 days
Goal #2: Stick to my training schedule (running)
Goal #3: Not skip a single workout (except when I'm traveling)
Goal #4: Don't go batsh*tcrazy on the sweets
Nov. 4: 156.4
Nov. 5: 155.4
Nov. 6: 155.0
Nov. 7: 154.6
Nov. 8: 153.8
Nov. 9: 154.0
Nov. 19: 154.4
Nov. 20: 153.4
Nov. 21: 152.6
Nov. 22: 152.25 -
Height: 5’4”
Goal: 120
Nov 01: 126.0
Nov 08: 126.4
Nov 15: 126.6
Nov 22: 126.6
Nov 29:
Nov Goal: 123.0
I stalled the last couple of weeks. Ate mostly at maintenance, but didn’t go over. I did go to the gym and do weights regularly but only ran once. I had my cycle and a lot of other stuff going on. But I’m looking at the calendar and realize I really need to focus if I’m going to be anywhere close to my goal by our trip at Christmas. So I’m going to!
I did have a couple of successful moments. My husband complained that my love handles went away. I told him to suck it up, buttercup, because those darn love handles are what I’ve been trying to get rid of! They are slightly asymmetrical and it drives me nuts! Also, I pulled on a pair of jeans and went to button them and realized I’d pulled them on already buttoned up.
I hate that a goal that is so close is also so far away. I don’t mind being diligent, but I don’t like having to be patient. 😁6 -
Just restarted my fitness plan yesterday, after finishing many months on a medication I had to take with very large amounts of fat.
30, 5'7"
SW: 139.3
CW: 136.9 (one day's worth of fluctuation)
GW: 127
I'm really trying to focus on developing better habits and learning to maintain them. I could use friends! 3 -
47, 5'2"
SW: 108.2
Nov GW: 107, BF: 19%
GW: 105 BF: 19%
Goal #1: Keep up with 4X a week of OTF
Goal #2: Meal prep more. Utilize Crockpot! Soup season!!
Goal #3: Keep photo records of self...
Goal #4: Simplify life. Not stress over things out of my control😉
10/1 / 109 lbs, 21.4%, measurements 33.5-27.5-33.5
10/30 108.2, 19.1%, measurements 33.5-27-33.5
11/4 109.8, 19.8%!!!! 33-27-33.5😲😲😲
11/7 108.4, 19.2%, 33-27-33.5
11/11 measurements 33.5-27-33.5 (my flat 🍑 is starting to round up! so excited about this
11/12 108.5, 19.2%
11/21 110, ???% 33.5-27.5-33.5
11/22 109, 20.1%
11/25 110, 20.1%
After all that partying and cake after cake, I'm surprised I only gained a pound😁😝😅🍰
Sore from all the OTF over the weekend too. But I am just very happy that I had family and friends to celebrate my 47th with. Lots of dinners, drinks and cakes- so blessed to have such great people around!! Cheers!!3 -
cayenne_007 wrote: »RunninCurmudgin wrote: »Antiopelle wrote: »RunninCurmudgin wrote: »49, 160cm (5'3")
GW: 59kg / 130 lbs
CW: 65.3 kg / 144 lbs
Nov 1 - 65.5kg / 144.4 lbs
Nov 7 - 65.5 kg / 144.4 lbs
Nov 11 - 65.4 kg / 144.2 lbs
Nov 18 - 66.2 kg / 145.9 lbs
Nov 21 - 65.5 kg / 144.4 lbs
Well so much for that "easy" goal to lose a few pounds a month. I have lost maybe 1 lb over 3 months.
I logged, exercised, ate and drank in moderation - and my weight really didn't change much at all. It really wasn't worth the mental stress.
Just for the hell of it - I have signed up for Noom (because I am a CNN addict at the moment due to Impeachment and they keep on advertising.. it worked). Has anyone else tried it?
I am going to do my logging there for the next while to see if I do any better with "personalized coaching", and I will let you know what I find... If you have any questions regarding the program, ask them in a few weeks and I can let you know what I think.
Also I am scheduled to go in for a physical in January to see how my bloodwork looks and to get my shingles vaccine since I am now 50 and even if I am fit and active apparently SHINGLES DOESN'T CARE (Again - damn CNN and their non-stop pharmaceutical advertisements!!)
KEEP AT IT EVERYONE!
Are you eating at the deficit, and if so, do you add your activity calories to your goal? Maybe you need to adjust just a little bit to get a deficit?
And look at it this way: if you didn't put in the effort, you probably would have gained a bit and now you haven't AND you have more data to know what to day in the future
You are right - I think that I am, but the math isn't working so I must not be doing it correctly / accurately enough.
That is why I am curious to see how different my results are when someone is combing through my entries on a daily basis (Noom), and how much of a difference it makes - AND - at what point does the pain associated with doing this overcome my desire to lose 10 vanity pounds.
I know I HATE weighing each portion, for example, but this is probably where trouble lies (eating more than I am estimating).
I HATE being "that person" at restaurants who nit picks and special orders every item - and if I am at a business lunch or dinner, I will not do this because I do not want to be perceived to be a high maintenance prima donna when I am out with a customer (lunch should be about THEM - I would feel like a total *kitten* being out with an overweight customer who just ordered fries, then spending 5 minutes explaining to the server how to prepare my skinny meal).
I HATE not having a glass of wine with dinner a few times a week..
And so on - do I really want to give these things up for the 10 lbs? Time to decide...
The funny thing re: your comment of weight gain - I have maintained roughly this weight for 4 years (144 - 146 lbs) and before that, I maintained roughly the same weight ever since I can remember - 30+ years (130 - 135 lbs). So no, I really don't think I would have gained if I hadn't been tracking. I do believe in calories in/out, but somehow even when I don't track, my body / appetite seems to manage itself (the gain occurred when I first moved in with my Husband and life underwent many changes).
So very much this -
"I HATE being "that person" at restaurants who nit picks and special orders every item - and if I am at a business lunch or dinner, I will not do this because I do not want to be perceived to be a high maintenance prima donna when I am out with a customer (lunch should be about THEM - I would feel like a total *kitten* being out with an overweight customer who just ordered fries, then spending 5 minutes explaining to the server how to prepare my skinny meal)." My mom orders like this and it's beyond annoying....if you're going to eat out, bank up a few calories and stick with smaller portions. It's miserable to eat out with someone that screws up their face when they order and complains about lack of 'healthy' options.
Yes I know, this is also why it is so difficult to be open about weight loss. I don’t want it out in the open and indeed be a diva when ordering. I’ve been at it for so long now that I know what to order without being picky. I have less problems with leaving some on my plate and I have a whole list of excuses why I don’t order or finish something.
Still, it is an exercise in willpower every time!
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Antiopelle wrote: »Antiopelle wrote: »Antiopelle wrote: »Thanks for starting the thread @rianneonamission !
SW 78
Nov SW 70.3
Goal: maintain between 69 and 70
1. Keep on logging every day
2. Restart push-up challenge
3. 10.000 steps a day + 2 long walks & 2 dives a week
I’ve been way over my cals these last days so I’m surprised that I get away with 70.3 this morning. So, time to reign in again to get under the 70. Maintaining is not easy!
Ok, last week was a bit special: a few days feeling off and that was a good excuse to turn into a couch potato; then a trip for work that took me almost a full 20 hours: a few days of personal time off and then some sugary foods that literary got shoved into our house (2 cookie sales for charities). Needless to say that it wasn't a good week foodwise.
However, I kept on logging and was actually surprised that I was relatively on goal. Even when I eat whatever I want, I rarely go over 2.000/day.
That being said, I still need to get back on track and the good news is that hubby seems to have found his mojo; so for him today is day 1 of eating better and moving more. I sincerely hope he'll hang on this time, as this will also help me.
As for my goals:
1. I keep on logging every day - yay me!
2. I did the test, but then I failed miserably again
3. 2 long walks and 2 dives; 80.700 steps thanks to the beautiful fall hikes
Current weight: 70.7
Monday morning update: I did well with food this past week, as hubby is finally joining in ! Pfew ! However, we could only fit in 2 medium walks and only 1 dive as we were also putting wallpaper in the bedrooms, which is a strenuous exercise in itself!
Goals update:
1. I keep on logging, this comes really naturally to me now.
2. Ahhhh, the pushup challenge. I have put reminders in my agenda to commit myself again !
3. 2 medium walks and 1 dive: 61.000 steps
Current weight: 70.3kg - which apparently is my maintenance weight as I keep returning to it. I'll be happy if I can keep this for a year or so. We'll see how it goes.
Weekly check-in: still doing great foodwise although we had a weekend with friends, eating out three days in a row! We’ve compensated this splurge with two all day hikes !
Goals:
1. The logging is a no-brainer
2. Push-ups are still not happening 🥴
3. 2 hikes, 2 walks and one dive: 91.000 steps
Current weight: 69.9. I saw 69.1 for a couple of days and l’m not feeling comfortable with, so I’m happy to have gained some back.
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