TEAM: Flab-U-Less (April)
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AB0215
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Welcome to the Challenge new and returning teammates!! This is the conversation/weigh in thread for your Team 
Keep on losing because our first weigh ins begin THIS Sunday! I am here for you should you need anything - simply message me or tag me by putting an '@' just before my username (NO SPACES) and I will get to you asap! ~ Ashley @AB0215.
Keep on losing because our first weigh ins begin THIS Sunday! I am here for you should you need anything - simply message me or tag me by putting an '@' just before my username (NO SPACES) and I will get to you asap! ~ Ashley @AB0215. 0
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Hi again everyone! Welcome to all of our newcomers. My name is Melinda and I am acting team captain right now. I have been active on mfp since mid-Jan of 2018 and this is my 20th round on the Biggest Loser Challenge. I started at a whopping 315lbs. after quitting an active job, having surgery, starting my own business, and being on very high doses of steroids. I am now down to 260lbs. which is almost where I spent the majority of my adult life. My diary is open for anyone's viewing pleasure and I am willing to help out in any way that I am able. As far as personal life/hobbies: I am married to my high school sweetie for 20 years, no kids, 2 cats. I own a carpet, tile, grout cleaning business which keeps me pretty active and I am nightshift 911. My husband and I build arcade cabinets and program emulators (think old-school Pac-Man), we like Cons, and pretty much anything fantasy or sci-fi. GO TEAM FLAB-U-LESS!!1
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Hi again everyone! So....Sunday,March 29th., officially kicks off our April Challenge! This challenge runs from March 29th to April 25th. So the 1st weigh ins will be those people that chose Sunday as their weigh day. Sorry for the confusion, it keeps things equal.
We are also going to be running (Optional) Mini-challenges again this month: Question of the Week and Daily Posts
First and foremost is that participation in these challenges is optional. It's up to you as to whether you want to try this. If you don't want to participate in these challenges, you don't have to, the choice is yours, but I would like to encourage you to participate as it seems to help keep us on track and thinking about our goals on a daily basis and it's encouraging to see other's successes and struggles so that we realize that we are not alone!!
The Daily Posts Challenge is based on another challenge on MFP called UAC (Ultimate Accountability Challenge). The way UAC works is that the aim is to follow 5 basic rules.
#1. Track EVERYTHING you eat that has calories.
#2. Stay inside your allocated daily budget.
#3. Try to do at least 20 minutes of activity a day (anything: walk, run, cycle, swim, gardening, housework, yoga, gym, etc.. As long as it gets you active and off the couch)
#4. 1 pass day permitted per week (went over calories, could not track, not enough exercise, intentional pass)
#5. Check in daily (tracking yes/no, calories yes/no, exercise yes/no).
****End of the week. those who have managed to keep to plan for 6 out of 7 days are recognized in the thread as being part of the weekly "Winners Circle".
A side note as there has been a bit of confusion for new members in the past, this is not the same as the official results, which are weight based, this is just another tool to help you reach your weight loss goals.
**REMEMBER**
You set your own daily budget.
You choose you own exercise and intensity (no step limit, no exercises you cannot or should not do, 20 mins of gardening counts as much as a 10 mile run, activity is activity, anything that gets you up and moving!).
Is not weight based (as weight fluctuates day by day).
Can continue beyond weight loss.
Daily check in keeps you in touch with those doing similar. Longer term weight management is hard to do on your own.
It also has frequent resets (as in a circle each week).
It works on an honor system. Being honest with yourself and others is a key to making things work. Remember, this is a judgement free zone, everyone has good days and bad days, but the way to get to the finish line is by being honest and when we have a bad day, picking ourselves up and carrying on the next day!
Consistency and new habits have been shown the only long term successful way to change weight. We all want the progress made here to last a lifetime.
Your posts should look like this:
Daily Post (Sunday/Date)
Track: Yes/no
Calories: Yes/no (were you under)
Exercise: Yes/no (what type and how long)
Goals/Day/Comments: (Tell us a brief description about your how your day went or your goals for the day)
The Question of the Week Challenge is a fun participation booster and we will be using it sometimes just as fun and sometimes it can help to foster new ideas for others as we all are different and have different experiences so sharing ideas can help someone else with motivation of freshening up their routine even!! Keep on the lookout for these questions.[/color]
Please post your weight on your scheduled weigh in day, as if you miss weigh-ins, you may be eliminated from the challenge and we don't want to see that happen!!
Your posts should look like this:
Username:
Week: November Week 1
PW =(previous weight)
CW=(current weight)
Just type PW & CW if you'd like (or if it's easier, you could keep a note on your PC desktop to make it easier to copy and paste from week to week.)
Please, please setup your posts in that format as it really makes it much easier for me to track your progress for the challenges and the weight loss!!
I'd like to help us be as successful as possible and if I can help in any way, please let me know. Also, if you have any suggestions for the team or fun ideas to spice things up a bit, please feel free to share them, I look for new ways to help engagement and keep people motivated!!
I am committed to this group and to help where I can, and please let me know if I can help in any way!!
Your team Captain,
Melinda @mram35822 -
Hello teammates!
I'm a 5th grade ELA teacher in Washington State. March has been INSANE for me. Not only did I have to completely shift my way of teaching but I also was dealing with a move! The move is almost complete, thank goodness. Also, things are starting to settle down for my district and we are getting a better handle on distance learning.
This month I'm hoping to tighten up on my exercise routine and water intake. My goal for April is to get to the out for a walk as much as possible and/or do home workouts at least 4 times a week, and drink at least 64 ounces of water daily.
GO TEAM FLAB-U-LESS!🌞1 -
WA_Teacher
April WK # 1
Sunday
Previous Weight: 226.6
Current Weight: 225.22 -
Daily. Post
goodreadsgal
Tracked. Yes
Calories. Yes
Exercise. Yes. 60 min walk
Goals. Make sure no snacking not planned for( easy to do while in self quarantine)3 -
Hey, I'm Kasi! I live in Salem, Oregon. I have been stuck at home for 2 weeks now due to this darn virus closing down all our bars and restaurants. I've been doing my best to stay active and thought it be a good idea to join a MFP challenge/group to stay motivated. I'm glad to be a part of this group and cand wait to get started!
Track: Yes
Calories: No (were you under)
Exercise: Yes/ Walked 30 minute
Goals/Day/Comments: Pretty quiet day but made sure to get out and move for a little bit.3 -
Welp, so much for getting a day off. I have enough time to wash my clothes and repack.3
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Week 1
PW 193.7
CW 193.3
Bummer. I'm always lower on Saturdays, I should probably switch my weight days.
Also getting my period, so cravings are out of this world.3 -
3/29
Track Yes
Calories Over
Exercise 75 min walk (Hills)
Wanted to do more exercise but my back is cramping from period. : (2 -
It feels good to be back. As I expected, I gained quite a bit while away and dealing with medical issues (breast cancer). I am all clear now and on the road to better health. I am looking forward to all the inspiration and support that I know comes from this journey with you all.
We got this!5 -
Username: MzzOptimistic_SuperMom
Week: April Week 1(Sunday)
PW = 274.0
CW= 273.23 -
dheliason
April week 1
Monday
PW: 151.0
CW: 153.3
No words!3 -
Welp, so much for getting a day off. I have enough time to wash my clothes and repack.
I wish I had something motivating and inspiring and uplifting to say, but I just hope you know we appreciate you being here with so much else going on. I hope things start to lighten up for you as soon as possible.1 -
Lorianncorrea
April week 1
PW - 280.6
CW - 278.62 -
nnbaby
Week 1
Monday
PW: 214.4
CW: 209.8
I've lost but it helps that
Today Its been 2.5 weeks without leaving my house and
Today is the 7 day I've been sick in bed.
I'm just trying to keep my lungs healthy remember I just got over a 4 month lung infection.
I wish you all good health,
Stay Safe my Friends 😷
Sharon
Ps: Just ignore my post on March 30th I thought we were still posting in that month.3 -
Anyone wanna play Bingo?
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-OEHNSswaG1y_KxRh4meEPfIa6pfDxCp-JJKMykH6rE/edit?usp=drivesdk
Just claim a card, fill in the squares with goals you'd like to accomplish over the course of this challenge, and start playing! It's a really fun way to stay motivated and keep moving forward!1 -
Track: Yes
Calories: No (were you under)
Exercise: Yes/ 20 minute strength, 10 minute stretch
Goals/Day/Comments: Not very productive today. Tomorrow will be better!
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3/30
Track Yes
Calories Under
Exercise 40 minute walk, 12k steps today
Worried I'm getting a cold.
So overworked with all this covid stuff. Hopefully my sleep can kick whatever I'm feeling.
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Daily Post (Tuesday/March 31)
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes
Exercise: Yes
Kitchen Closed: Yes
Welcome to April 2020 Challenge
Mini Goals:
My mini goal this month is also my weekly and my daily goal- Which is not to exceed
- my sugar and
- carbohydrate micros
- And also stay out of the kitchen
0 - Which is not to exceed
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goodreadsgal
April. Week 1
PW. 248.8
CW. 248.2
Did not do so well, cooped up inside!!
Will do better next week0
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