TEAM: The Big Butt Theory (March)
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sarahannsuarez wrote: »Hey all... My name is Sarah. Great to be back to the TBBT! This is my 3rd month and I'm loving the accountability from just needing to weigh in and report. This is a really supportive group and I enjoy reading all the motivating posts. I started in January and am down 11 lbs... I've kind of hit a plateau over the last few weeks... but a friend just convinced me to run a half marathon so I'm hoping that helps. I HATE running, but am starting to train and adding yoga 2x/week to keep me from getting too tense. We'll see how it goes!
I'm a busy working mom of 3. Live in Wisconsin... up in the cold. I spend all my free time driving my kids to practice or watching their games. Up this month Drama, gymnastics and track.
@sarahannsuarez welcome to another month of TBBT Sarah! We are glad to have you here with us again! While your loss may have slowed, just remember the new activity could be causing water retention and the hold up on the scales! As long as you are putting in the work, the results will show on the scale! We are here for you! Keep working hard and we'll be here cheering you on!
On a side note, I hope to pick up my running again once I'm over this flu! For me, it is a big stress relief and I find enjoyment when I get back in to the swing of it. Hopefully, if you don't put too much stress on yourself, you will begin to enjoy it too!0 -
hapamama23 wrote: »Hello all, I am new here. My name is Samantha and I live in Southern California. I am a 44 year old wife, homeschooling mom to 3 kids (almost 14,12,7) and photographer. I have been overweight pretty much my entire life, but I really started gaining weight after my 3rd child was born and I turned 40. I am up to 218 lbs and would ultimately like to lose 60 lbs. I haven't been under 200 in 8 years, so that is a mini goal for now. Thanks for having me on your team!
@hapamama23 welcome Samantha! Welcome to TBBT
I like that you are setting 200 as a mini goal, which is a great idea! It's a short, attainable goal, and you can achieve it! 0 -
@cmhubbard92 Can you set my step goal at 10,000 a day (or 70,000 a week) please?
Also, when I post my water intake for the day do I post in cups or oz? 0 -
Hey Team!
I'm Daniel. I used to be a middle school teacher but recently transitioned into a new role at the University of Nebraska. With this, and with being in a relationship I have really packed on the pounds the past year! I joined this team last month (February) and have had some great success with being held accountable and working towards a goal! I am excited to keep working at this during March! I know this is so far away but I am in a wedding in November and I wanna look GOOD! I also wanna do a half marathon again... it has been three years since I did my first one and I think that was really helpful to me back then. I'm the type of person that does better when I have a goal I am working towards! I try and post every day about how things went that day.... weekends usually get away from me though
Good luck everyone on TBBT!!
@sekotsjd we are glad to have you back with us for another month, Daniel! You had an AMAZING month with wonderful losses last month! I love the motivation you have for the wedding in November, which makes your goal definitely attainable! Continue posting every day! While I don't always respond to every post, I enjoy reading everyone's posts about how their day went or what they managed for the mini challenges! Keep up the amazing work this month!!!0 -
Hello everyone! I'm Kristy, 46, social worker living in Knoxville Tennessee. Proud mom to zaylynn a 3 year old blue heeler mix.
I have struggled with my weight most my life. My earliest memories connect to food... My dad died when I was 4 and I remember my friends giving me chocolate... And our neighbors were always giving me food. Not knowing what to say or do....
My mom always said I would lose the baby fat... Until I didn't and then it began the many rounds of diets.... Needless to say...I continued to gain and gain.
I started my weight loss journey again last year for the last time! I started at 326 and I'm currently at 293. I was not taking care of myself and was in a grief cycle that was not healthy. I ended up in the hospital for medical reasons and began to come out of the fog. It was a good wake up call... So I'm here now with hope to continue this journey I'm on. I'm excited to see the 280's this coming month!
@KT587 welcome to TBBT, Kristy! And thank you for the friend request! I would like to start off by saying what amazing progress you have had so far, losing 33 pounds already! You can do this, as you have already put great effort in to do so!!! You have a great goal for this month, and I will be cheering you into the 280s!!! 0 -
richmondwriter wrote: »I am a 54-year-old empty nester and the mom of two grown children. Over the past 10-15 years, I have steadily packed on the pounds.
Every day, I walk my 15-year-old Great Dane/Lab mix. He is very slow and stops to smell everything, so I really need to add some cardio to my routine. I hope this month my planned couch to 10K program with my daughter will finally take off. I also would like to add barre twice a week for strength training.
I am counting calories. My husband is also on a diet--Atkins, much more restrictive--so I feel guilty having snack food around, which is good. He's been much more successful than me, though I am slooooowly losing weight. I am trying to eat more protein and vegetables so that I feel full longer. I always seem to be too low on protein each day. I am also trying to reduce my cholesterol by dietary means. My doctor will be putting me on medication if I do not.
I am motivated by others, so really appreciate this group. Many thanks to coordinators @cmhubbard92 and @brandi_84 for all their hard work. Brandi, can you add me to the Mini Ultimate Accountability Challenge?
Best of luck to everyone!
@richmondwriter welcome to another month!!! I am wishing you the best success in this new month!!! I hope you can find the perfect mix for your protein/veg combo!!! I usually have double servings of meat(usually chicken) with a big plate of greens for dinner, but that changes occasionally as my boyfriend gets sick of all my "healthy food".1 -
GuessimGryffindor wrote: »Hi all! Names Herb 40 yr. Currently 248. my high was 260 a couple months ago. My 41st will be the end of May and would really like to be under 200. Exercise and working out has always been the easiest part for me my real struggle is eating right and consistently. Hoping to stay active in the group!
We all have our struggles and are working towards our goals whatever they may be, and though we may falter we will not fail so long as we continue forward!
You are all beautiful and I wish the best of success for you!!
@GuessimGryffindor welcome again, Herb! Once again, we are happy to have you continuing with us into the March challenge! I would like to say that being under 200 by the end of May seems like a large goal, but if you do it safely, you may be able to achieve it! I think if you weigh less than you do now, no matter what the number is, would be a win for your birthday, too! 0 -
Runnerjess119 wrote: »Hello Team! I am not totally sure if I am posting correctly (I found this reply box all the way at the bottom of the page! 😂) Anyway, I’m Jess, and I’m excited for the accountability this month I put on about ten pounds since the summer after moving for a new job...and I’d love to take it off again!
@Runnerjess119 Hi Jess! Welcome to TBBT! You definitely did respond correctly! If you ever want to directly reply to someone, you could also use "quote" under that post, and it will include the post in your response
We are excited to have you with us this month!!! 0 -
Slinky_BraveHeartBunsOfSteel wrote: »@cmhubbard92 Can you set my step goal at 10,000 a day (or 70,000 a week) please?
Also, when I post my water intake for the day do I post in cups or oz?
@Slinky_BraveHeartBunsOfSteel no problem! I will make it 70,000 and I post in the spreadsheet in ounces, but if you post cups, I generally assume 8oz for each cup(unless you say different)... 1 -
cmhubbard92 wrote: »Hi my name's Krystal. I've been with my husband for 17.5 years (married for 12 of them) we have a 14 year old daughter who keeps life... Interesting, to say the least, but I try to take one "teen-drama" day at a time and always keep a positive perspective. I am a Florida native but we did move away for a few years to a farming town an hour south of Chicago, which was a total bust but that's a diff story...
This is the "Why I'm here" story:
From the age of 4 until 17 I was a professional swimmer and I was always strong and confident as a kid. Fast forward to approaching the age of 32 and 213lbs I looked in the mirror and I finally said "what are you doing??" I was very uncomfortable in my own skin, I was pulling my back out every few months by just sitting at my desk. I felt tired and bloated and I was unrecognizable to myself! In my mind I was that same swimmer. I just always knew that deep inside, I had an athletic competitor's ability to focus and win blue ribbons, so I could always bounce back if I wanted to. Unfortunately, I ALSO have an Olympic-sized ability to overeat and of course when I stopped swimming twice a day there was no way to stop me from what seemed like my mission to be obese.
I started my WL journey in April of 2016. Over the next 3 years I took my time researching and familiarizing myself with the keto diet then I would get off, see the scale inching up then get back on it and by the end of 2018 I was down to 185lbs. THEN I joined THIS group and went into beast mode!
Once I left the group I watched the scale gradually go back up to 165 and so now I'm coming back to hopefully get a much needed reboot.
My weight loss journey stats(reminder to myself):
May 2016 Journey SW: 213
July 2017: 200
Nov 2018: 189
2019(Note: When I started food logging and The Biggest Loser Challenge):
January 2019 SW: 185
February SW: 175
March SW: 168
April SW: 162.6
May SW: 161.8
June SW: 159.7
July 2019 SW: 155.6
I'm back today
Feb 23 2019 SW: 164.8
Let's go Team! (I'm sure this will be my longest post ever 😁)
@Krysless2 I am so glad you are back with us again, Krystal! I didn't realize it had been quite a while since you left us! Time has been flying, I guess!
I hope the group brings back much of the success you were experiencing before! I will also add you to the step/water challenge... Would you like me to multiply your daily goal by 7 to get your weekly goal?
Yes, please! So weekly step goal:
7 × 7500...And thank you Christine! It looks like you're doing a wonderful job as Captain.0 -
GuessimGryffindor wrote: »Hi all! Names Herb 40 yr. Currently 248. my high was 260 a couple months ago. My 41st will be the end of May and would really like to be under 200. Exercise and working out has always been the easiest part for me my real struggle is eating right and consistently. Hoping to stay active in the group!
We all have our struggles and are working towards our goals whatever they may be, and though we may falter we will not fail so long as we continue forward!
You are all beautiful and I wish the best of success for you!!
Thank you Herb! I also can relate to exercise being the easiest part of this whole journey.0 -
cmhubbard92 wrote: »Hi my name's Krystal. I've been with my husband for 17.5 years (married for 12 of them) we have a 14 year old daughter who keeps life... Interesting, to say the least, but I try to take one "teen-drama" day at a time and always keep a positive perspective. I am a Florida native but we did move away for a few years to a farming town an hour south of Chicago, which was a total bust but that's a diff story...
This is the "Why I'm here" story:
From the age of 4 until 17 I was a professional swimmer and I was always strong and confident as a kid. Fast forward to approaching the age of 32 and 213lbs I looked in the mirror and I finally said "what are you doing??" I was very uncomfortable in my own skin, I was pulling my back out every few months by just sitting at my desk. I felt tired and bloated and I was unrecognizable to myself! In my mind I was that same swimmer. I just always knew that deep inside, I had an athletic competitor's ability to focus and win blue ribbons, so I could always bounce back if I wanted to. Unfortunately, I ALSO have an Olympic-sized ability to overeat and of course when I stopped swimming twice a day there was no way to stop me from what seemed like my mission to be obese.
I started my WL journey in April of 2016. Over the next 3 years I took my time researching and familiarizing myself with the keto diet then I would get off, see the scale inching up then get back on it and by the end of 2018 I was down to 185lbs. THEN I joined THIS group and went into beast mode!
Once I left the group I watched the scale gradually go back up to 165 and so now I'm coming back to hopefully get a much needed reboot.
My weight loss journey stats(reminder to myself):
May 2016 Journey SW: 213
July 2017: 200
Nov 2018: 189
2019(Note: When I started food logging and The Biggest Loser Challenge):
January 2019 SW: 185
February SW: 175
March SW: 168
April SW: 162.6
May SW: 161.8
June SW: 159.7
July 2019 SW: 155.6
I'm back today
Feb 23 2019 SW: 164.8
Let's go Team! (I'm sure this will be my longest post ever 😁)
@Krysless2 I am so glad you are back with us again, Krystal! I didn't realize it had been quite a while since you left us! Time has been flying, I guess!
I hope the group brings back much of the success you were experiencing before! I will also add you to the step/water challenge... Would you like me to multiply your daily goal by 7 to get your weekly goal?
Yes, please! So weekly step goal:
7 × 7500...And thank you Christine! It looks like you're doing a wonderful job as Captain.
@Krysless2 thank you so much! This last week had been hard, but I am getting back to things now. I have your goal as 52,500! 0 -
richmondwriter wrote: »I am a 54-year-old empty nester and the mom of two grown children. Over the past 10-15 years, I have steadily packed on the pounds.
Every day, I walk my 15-year-old Great Dane/Lab mix. He is very slow and stops to smell everything, so I really need to add some cardio to my routine. I hope this month my planned couch to 10K program with my daughter will finally take off. I also would like to add barre twice a week for strength training.
I am counting calories. My husband is also on a diet--Atkins, much more restrictive--so I feel guilty having snack food around, which is good. He's been much more successful than me, though I am slooooowly losing weight. I am trying to eat more protein and vegetables so that I feel full longer. I always seem to be too low on protein each day. I am also trying to reduce my cholesterol by dietary means. My doctor will be putting me on medication if I do not.
I am motivated by others, so really appreciate this group. Many thanks to coordinators @cmhubbard92 and @brandi_84 for all their hard work. Brandi, can you add me to the Mini Ultimate Accountability Challenge?
Best of luck to everyone!
I never have trouble with being too low on protein. I love meat. Before I started trying to lose weight, I was really bad about just eating a meat for dinner and nothing else. I think that is what led to extra snacking. I have been working hard to be more conscious of having a more balanced meal.
@richmondwriter
I'll be happy to add you the MUAC!
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Hey all! I’m joining this challenge for the third month, and this plus a couple other tracking groups and methods have helped me. I’m a solo mom (no weekends at dads here, me all the time), two jobs, lots of responsibilities. I’ve struggled with my weight up/down my whole life, but the last decade been obese. Last fall I had terrible lab work results- prediabetes, cholesterol and triglycerides through the roof, thyroid off again. So I buckled down and now about halfway through a large weight loss / health goal. Awaiting my first lab recheck results now, should be another day or two.
I don’t usually do the extra challenges, I’m in a place of limited priorities, ha, so just working on intermittent fasting and blood sugar friendly food choices, and moving my body and the scale. Happy March!2 -
@brandi_84
@asha170880
@GuessimGryffindor
@Krysless2
@p_mad
@primekayprime
@RoseyandReady
@Simbersea
@Slinky_BraveHeartBunsOfSteel
@Geminilady159
@petrocoetsee
@sekotsjd
@thedestar
@trlong1308
@hapamama23
@MyTarget170
@Jrrutten
@Rawrxamberx
@sarahannsuarez
@Nicoletime4me
@stubbornloser
@jmalderman
@Runnerjess119
@LMK02020
@murdog3t
@noelkro80
@Richmondwriter
@Steffish1Welcome to the March Challenge!!!
I hope many of you have had the chance to introduce yourself! If you haven't had the chance, feel free to introduce yourself at any time! We have quite a few members that have left us for the month, but we have many new members that have joined us for March!!! Please, take a moment and read their intros, maybe you have something in common!
Today starts all of the challenges for March! Please post your weigh ins on your chosen day, and update your mini-challenge and step/water challenges as frequently as you wish! Please, only one weight submission per week Remember, if you miss two weigh-ins in a row, you will be removed from the challenge! Please tag me @cmhubbard92 if you are going to be away and need your weight copied over for a week, or if you have another reason why you cannot submit a weigh in!
I wish ALL members of The Big Butt Theory the best luck for this month! We have had a very successful past few months, and I hope we can continue that once again as a group! 💪
One last thing, I know I have some of you as a friend on Fitbit. If you have a fitbit, and would like to participate in friendly TBBT step challenges, please friend me! http://www.fitbit.com/user/5P8W7K
Let's have a very happy, healthy, and successful month, team!!! We've got this!!!
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GeminiLady159 wrote: »Hey all! I’m joining this challenge for the third month, and this plus a couple other tracking groups and methods have helped me. I’m a solo mom (no weekends at dads here, me all the time), two jobs, lots of responsibilities. I’ve struggled with my weight up/down my whole life, but the last decade been obese. Last fall I had terrible lab work results- prediabetes, cholesterol and triglycerides through the roof, thyroid off again. So I buckled down and now about halfway through a large weight loss / health goal. Awaiting my first lab recheck results now, should be another day or two.
I don’t usually do the extra challenges, I’m in a place of limited priorities, ha, so just working on intermittent fasting and blood sugar friendly food choices, and moving my body and the scale. Happy March!
@GeminiLady159
I hope your lab results have a good turn out.
You reminded me that I am making a commitment to IF and that needs to start for real tonight.1 -
cmhubbard92 wrote: »Slinky_BraveHeartBunsOfSteel wrote: »@cmhubbard92 Can you set my step goal at 10,000 a day (or 70,000 a week) please?
Also, when I post my water intake for the day do I post in cups or oz?
@Slinky_BraveHeartBunsOfSteel no problem! I will make it 70,000 and I post in the spreadsheet in ounces, but if you post cups, I generally assume 8oz for each cup(unless you say different)...
I wasn't sure how many oz was in a cup, I always go by cups! That's ok, I'll multiply my total cups by 8 and post in oz for you. 0 -
@Slinky_BraveHeartBunsOfSteel sounds good!Slinky_BraveHeartBunsOfSteel wrote: »cmhubbard92 wrote: »Slinky_BraveHeartBunsOfSteel wrote: »@cmhubbard92 Can you set my step goal at 10,000 a day (or 70,000 a week) please?
Also, when I post my water intake for the day do I post in cups or oz?
@Slinky_BraveHeartBunsOfSteel no problem! I will make it 70,000 and I post in the spreadsheet in ounces, but if you post cups, I generally assume 8oz for each cup(unless you say different)...
I wasn't sure how many oz was in a cup, I always go by cups! That's ok, I'll multiply my total cups by 8 and post in oz for you. 1 -
Simbersea
Sunday weigh in
PW: 164.4
CW:164.0
I’m working on getting back on track this month. February was a disaster.
I always think of reaching my goals to be like being on a train. You're on a journey. Everything is clicking (you are eating well and getting your exercise in). Sometimes the train is speeding along, sometimes it’s barely moving, but you’re headed in the right direction.
And then life happens and you’re thrown off the track. Now you’re headed the wrong way and you have to find your way back to the right train (exercise and healthy eating).
That’s where I am at right now. I’m trying to catch that healthy train and jump onboard.
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Hi everyone, I'm Destiny. I'm a SAHM to 4 kids ages 9, 7, 4, and 2. February was kind of a bust for me. I let a bad day spiral to a bad weekend, then a bad week. So I didn't lose anything. I started a new fitness program so I'm hoping since all the guesswork is gone there I can focus on making better food choices. But my kids have Spring Break in a couple weeks so that will be a test for sure! Looking forward to getting to know you all better!0
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GeminiLady159 wrote: »Hey all! I’m joining this challenge for the third month, and this plus a couple other tracking groups and methods have helped me. I’m a solo mom (no weekends at dads here, me all the time), two jobs, lots of responsibilities. I’ve struggled with my weight up/down my whole life, but the last decade been obese. Last fall I had terrible lab work results- prediabetes, cholesterol and triglycerides through the roof, thyroid off again. So I buckled down and now about halfway through a large weight loss / health goal. Awaiting my first lab recheck results now, should be another day or two.
I don’t usually do the extra challenges, I’m in a place of limited priorities, ha, so just working on intermittent fasting and blood sugar friendly food choices, and moving my body and the scale. Happy March!
@GeminiLady159 I am glad you are back with us for another month! I am hoping your results are well improved, and that all your efforts are proving to help! I am wishing you a successful March! 0 -
Weigh in Sunday March 1st = 173
Previous 174
Aiming for a squeaky clean week with exercise to keep pushing through. My body tends to hold on to the weight around 170-175. I want into the 160's by the end of March and am determined to work hard and smart regardless of what life is throws at me. Have a great month everyone!! And welcome to the new members too!2 -
Simbersea
Sunday weigh in
PW: 164.4
CW:164.0
I’m working on getting back on track this month. February was a disaster.
I always think of reaching my goals to be like being on a train. You're on a journey. Everything is clicking (you are eating well and getting your exercise in). Sometimes the train is speeding along, sometimes it’s barely moving, but you’re headed in the right direction.
And then life happens and you’re thrown off the track. Now you’re headed the wrong way and you have to find your way back to the right train (exercise and healthy eating).
That’s where I am at right now. I’m trying to catch that healthy train and jump onboard.
Anyone else use mental visualization to try to reach your goals?
@simbersea I think all of us that have been in TBBT for some time all have at least one month that just appears to be a disaster or failure! It's what makes us just work that much harder the next month. For me, I had started upping my activity, eating very healthily, and then BAM, flu. Kind of threw me off course like you are talking. I think you have all the tools you need to get yourself back on course! And you'll do it this month, too.
I personally don't use "mental visualization " to reach my goals. I have spreadsheets and apps that I am constantly using to track my goals/results. I think my favorite tool that I have is the Libra app. It is a weight tracker, and it shows me all of my progress(I generally weigh daily), and shows me trends and predictions of when I will reach my goals. I really like it. My "tools" motivate me! One that I will be starting is the "Run with Hal" app to create a solid running and cross training program! I'm kind of a big nerd?
In the spoiler is a screenshot of the Libra app! It has all my weights taken since November 2018, and it's pretty cool.
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Hi everyone, I'm Destiny. I'm a SAHM to 4 kids ages 9, 7, 4, and 2. February was kind of a bust for me. I let a bad day spiral to a bad weekend, then a bad week. So I didn't lose anything. I started a new fitness program so I'm hoping since all the guesswork is gone there I can focus on making better food choices. But my kids have Spring Break in a couple weeks so that will be a test for sure! Looking forward to getting to know you all better!
@thedestar we are glad to have you back for another month, Destiny! What is the new program you are doing now? I am excited to see what March brings!1 -
RoseyandReady wrote: »Weigh in Sunday March 1st = 173
Previous 174
Aiming for a squeaky clean week with exercise to keep pushing through. My body tends to hold on to the weight around 170-175. I want into the 160's by the end of March and am determined to work hard and smart regardless of what life is throws at me. Have a great month everyone!! And welcome to the new members too!
@RoseyandReady a nice loss to start the month! I am wishing you a very successful month! 0 -
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I think my favorite tool that I have is the Libra App.
In the spoiler is a screenshot of the Libra app! It has all my weights taken since November 2018, and it's pretty cool.[/quote]
I can’t find that App in the store. All it shows is one for horoscopes. Do you know it’s full name?1 -
@cmhubbard92 thank you! This group has made such a difference to keep me on track even when I start to fall. THANK YOU for your help!!!!1
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I think my favorite tool that I have is the Libra App.
In the spoiler is a screenshot of the Libra app! It has all my weights taken since November 2018, and it's pretty cool.
I can’t find that App in the store. All it shows is one for horoscopes. Do you know it’s full name?
@simbersea if you have an android, it's Libra - Weight Manager on the google play store... if you have Apple, I believe there is a similar quality app called Happy Scale?0 -
Username: Krysless2
Weigh in day: Sunday, March 1st
Current week's weight:
162lbs
MarchStarting Weight: 165lbs
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Username: Krysless2
Weigh in day: Sunday, March 1st
Current week's weight:
162lbs
MarchStarting Weight: 165lbs
@krysless2 a fabulous first weigh in for March! Way to go!!! 0
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