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  • ltlemermaid
    ltlemermaid Posts: 637 Member
    Wednesday Check-In:
    SW: 187.6
    CW:182.4
    MG: under 180 by the end of June
    GW: 125-130

    Slacked on logging food this week-home/work stress, but tried to be mindful of my over snacking and calorie intake. Onto tackling this week!
  • azkunk
    azkunk Posts: 956 Member
    Peeked at thee scale but it’s not budging. Just need to keep on following the plan and hope the scale catches up.
  • Beka3695
    Beka3695 Posts: 4,126 Member
    @azkunk I am scared to look. Usually I take my first peek on Wednesday am. I totally forgot today. I have eaten a few more calories this week. Still within plan but more than I’m accustomed. I have felt much hungrier than the last several weeks. I’m very curious to see what Saturday holds.
  • cambo2002
    cambo2002 Posts: 24 Member
    So on Monday I stated my goals this week were: to keep up with water, stop eating after 8pm, and log at least 3 workouts this week. I finally logged my 1st today for the week (yay!) but I haven't hit my full 8 waters but I am trying (I swear). Lastly today I def stopped eating before 8. I will try to repeat for tomorrow but increase the water. Sometimes it's just hard to get it all down for me. Good job to all who are trying.
  • starryeclipse
    starryeclipse Posts: 221 Member
    starryeclipse wrote: »
    starryeclipse wrote: »
    I just started here a couple days ago & want to stay motivated.

    SW: 200.4
    CW: 200.2
    GW #1: 160
    GW #2: 135

    6/8 - 198.6

    6/11 - 196.2

    I’m leaving tonight to go camping for the weekend; we will see if I lose, maintain or gain. I definitely have healthy snacks packed to help keep on track.

  • starryeclipse
    starryeclipse Posts: 221 Member
    starryeclipse wrote: »
    I just started here a couple days ago & want to stay motivated.

    SW: 200.4
    CW: 200.2
    GW #1: 160
    GW #2: 135

    6/8 - 198.6

    6/11 - 196.2

    I’m leaving tonight to go camping for the weekend; we will see if I lose, maintain or gain. I definitely have healthy snacks packed to help keep on track.
  • Beka3695
    Beka3695 Posts: 4,126 Member
    Ugh... so I looked. I know I had a heavier dinner last night that is still hanging around, but I am currently up 1.8 lbs from last Saturday. Curious to see what this does over the next 2 days...

    🎲 🎲 come on lower weigh in 🎲 🎲
  • melaniedscott
    melaniedscott Posts: 1,478 Member
    azkunk wrote: »
    Peeked at thee scale but it’s not budging. Just need to keep on following the plan and hope the scale catches up.

    Maybe this is inappropriate...but it gave me a bit of a giggle...when I'm tired, I miss letters in words and replace prepositions...reading your post I did both...I missed the k in peeked and replaced at with on.
  • RaeWats
    RaeWats Posts: 57 Member
    So I got on the scale yesterday, it said 198.0 👏🏻👏🏻 got on this morning 199.6?????? Repositioned it slightly to the right and got 198.0 ... anyone else run into this problem? The scale is in our bedroom, tucked under a shoe rack, so we pull it out when it’s time to weigh.
    Doing a challenge with a co-worker this week - no burgers, chips, ice cream, candy, chocolate, white bread .... sticking to it pretty good, but definitely need to up my water intake and activity.
  • melaniedscott
    melaniedscott Posts: 1,478 Member
    IDARae wrote: »
    So I got on the scale yesterday, it said 198.0 👏🏻👏🏻 got on this morning 199.6?????? Repositioned it slightly to the right and got 198.0 ... anyone else run into this problem? The scale is in our bedroom, tucked under a shoe rack, so we pull it out when it’s time to weigh.

    Is it on a hard surface or carpet? Hard surfaces do better at consistency.
  • RaeWats
    RaeWats Posts: 57 Member
    Is it on a hard surface or carpet? Hard surfaces do better at consistency. [/quote]

    It’s on a hard surface 🤷🏻‍♀️
  • Beka3695
    Beka3695 Posts: 4,126 Member
    IDARae wrote: »
    Is it on a hard surface or carpet? Hard surfaces do better at consistency.

    It’s on a hard surface 🤷🏻‍♀️[/quote]

    My BF had an issue on her rustic hardwoods. I gave her an 18” tile to sit her scale on. It has been consistent ever since.
  • ltlemermaid
    ltlemermaid Posts: 637 Member
    starryeclipse wrote: »
    starryeclipse wrote: »
    I just started here a couple days ago & want to stay motivated.

    SW: 200.4
    CW: 200.2
    GW #1: 160
    GW #2: 135

    6/8 - 198.6

    6/11 - 196.2

    I’m leaving tonight to go camping for the weekend; we will see if I lose, maintain or gain. I definitely have healthy snacks packed to help keep on track.

    Happy camping!!! hope you have a great time-healthy snack are the way to go.
  • ltlemermaid
    ltlemermaid Posts: 637 Member
    cambo2002 wrote: »
    So on Monday I stated my goals this week were: to keep up with water, stop eating after 8pm, and log at least 3 workouts this week. I finally logged my 1st today for the week (yay!) but I haven't hit my full 8 waters but I am trying (I swear). Lastly today I def stopped eating before 8. I will try to repeat for tomorrow but increase the water. Sometimes it's just hard to get it all down for me. Good job to all who are trying.

    I have a hard time getting all my water in as well. Something that helps me when I have it on hand is to put lemon in my water to flavor it. there are a bunch of other fruits you can use to infuse and flavor the water.
  • cambo2002
    cambo2002 Posts: 24 Member
    ltlemermaid wrote: »
    I have a hard time getting all my water in as well. Something that helps me when I have it on hand is to put lemon in my water to flavor it. there are a bunch of other fruits you can use to infuse and flavor the water.

    I've done that in the past and liked it so I guess I may have to try that again. One thing I know is I drink more when its pretty cold water, not room temp.

  • mc62412
    mc62412 Posts: 195 Member
    edited June 2020
    Hi everyone !
    Glad to see so much support. I want in on this. I’m from Connecticut.

    Staring weight : 290.5 ( 4/12/20 )
    1st mini goal 270.2 ( I wish I hit this last week but that didn’t happen. So close. Let’s say I want to hit that 1st goal by 6/25/20 )

    Then I’ll set a 2nd goal. Final I’d like to reach 160/170

    Drink half our weight in water ? That sounds like an AWFUL lot of water. For me at least lol. Unless I calculated wrong. But I see I’m behind from when this post went up lol
  • melaniedscott
    melaniedscott Posts: 1,478 Member
    mc62412 wrote: »
    Hi everyone !
    Glad to see so much support. I want in on this. I’m from Connecticut.

    Staring weight : 290.5 ( 4/12/20 )
    1st mini goal 270.2 ( I wish I hit this last week but that didn’t happen. So close. Let’s say I want to hit that 1st goal by 6/25/20 )

    Then I’ll set a 2nd goal. Final I’d like to reach 160/170

    Drink half our weight in water ? That sounds like an AWFUL lot of water. For me at least lol. Unless I calculated wrong. But I see I’m behind from when this post went up lol

    I don't know where half your weight came from...a day? That is likely to kill you. I aim for 64 ounces but of I can get 96, I'm pretty pleased. Maybe half your weight in ounces? mine would be ~105, so doable. I don't actively measure...I carry around a 33oz bottle everywhere I go and refill when it is empty. It is next to my bed at night.

    Your goals and mine are pretty similar. I'd like to get down to 145ish but I'd be happy with 160. 160 would be wedding weight (or what I weighed when I got married 20 yrs ago). I know it is possible...I did it a couple years ago but then I got lazy...and I'm back to having to work at it. I snack too much. And, as I've said before, am a salt fiend. You can do this!
  • RaeWats
    RaeWats Posts: 57 Member
    So this past week, I focussed more on what I was eating then exercise. I cut out white bread, soda, candy, chocolate, chips and hamburgers, ice cream, AND fast food 😳 I made my breakfast each morning at home instead of stopping at Tim Horton’s on my way to work.
    I do still need to work on increasing my water intake!
    I pushed to get my step count between 8-10k each day.
    This morning I did my first “workout” in about a month... and I feel great!
    Cutting out all the crappy food this past week made a huge difference in how I was able to push through the exercise! Usually with my 3 pound weights, my arms are screaming, but I couldn’t find them, so I used my 5 pounds, and I’ll be sticking with them!
  • mc62412
    mc62412 Posts: 195 Member
    melaniedscott wrote: »
    mc62412 wrote: »
    Hi everyone !
    Glad to see so much support. I want in on this. I’m from Connecticut.

    Staring weight : 290.5 ( 4/12/20 )
    1st mini goal 270.2 ( I wish I hit this last week but that didn’t happen. So close. Let’s say I want to hit that 1st goal by 6/25/20 )

    Then I’ll set a 2nd goal. Final I’d like to reach 160/170

    Drink half our weight in water ? That sounds like an AWFUL lot of water. For me at least lol. Unless I calculated wrong. But I see I’m behind from when this post went up lol

    I don't know where half your weight came from...a day? That is likely to kill you. I aim for 64 ounces but of I can get 96, I'm pretty pleased. Maybe half your weight in ounces? mine would be ~105, so doable. I don't actively measure...I carry around a 33oz bottle everywhere I go and refill when it is empty. It is next to my bed at night.

    Your goals and mine are pretty similar. I'd like to get down to 145ish but I'd be happy with 160. 160 would be wedding weight (or what I weighed when I got married 20 yrs ago). I know it is possible...I did it a couple years ago but then I got lazy...and I'm back to having to work at it. I snack too much. And, as I've said before, am a salt fiend. You can do this!

    😂😂 that’s what I said ! I must be calculating wrong cause even the ounces is a lot !!!! Lol. I’ll have to recheck. I’ve been trying to drink more water. Now that’s all I’m drinking if I eat anything.

    They weren’t lying when they said it’s a journey ! Lol we got this. I’ve given up a lot of things cause I’m afraid if I eat it even if it’s just once in a blue moon, that it will just flip a switch and lead to past eating habits.

    I am getting quite tired of salads though lol.
  • ChrysalisCove
    ChrysalisCove Posts: 975 Member
    Sunnysouth92 wrote: »
    So I am so late to join this but it looks like the kind of group I need...wish I knew how to always come back here then...

    There’s a little star at the top right of the thread - click that & it’ll light up yellow. Makes the thread easier to find in the list!
  • ChrysalisCove
    ChrysalisCove Posts: 975 Member
    mc62412 wrote: »
    They weren’t lying when they said it’s a journey ! Lol we got this. I’ve given up a lot of things cause I’m afraid if I eat it even if it’s just once in a blue moon, that it will just flip a switch and lead to past eating habits.

    I am getting quite tired of salads though lol.

    So, grain of salt & all as I’ve admittedly regained prior losses more than once, however... as someone who absolutely detests raw vegetables... I managed to lose 50lbs without eating a single salad. Also without giving up sodas, or hamburgers, or chocolate, or anything else. It IS possible to continue eating all of the things you love & still lose weight.

    I’d like to be healthier, but I refuse to make myself miserable over it. I love food. I enjoy cooking & trying out new recipes. I enjoy dining out. Cutting all of that out wouldn’t be sustainable for me.

    Stress is my kryptonite. When I get overwhelmed I stop cooking pleasure or taste & just do whatever is cheap / fast / mindless. I don’t enjoy my food at all.
  • Sunnysouth92
    Sunnysouth92 Posts: 30 Member
    Gonna need a lot of willpower. We drove down to the beach in Florida, eating out healthfully is hard 😬
  • LeeAnneIAm
    LeeAnneIAm Posts: 22 Member
    HI guys, I'm back. It's been a couple weeks, but I was drastically under eating (600 calories/day) so I was super tired all the time. I ended up binge eating and going back to 124 pounds when I was at 122. Now I've got to start over. Whoops. I've learned my lesson and I will start eating a bit more lol.
  • mc62412
    mc62412 Posts: 195 Member
    LeeAnneIAm wrote: »
    HI guys, I'm back. It's been a couple weeks, but I was drastically under eating (600 calories/day) so I was super tired all the time. I ended up binge eating and going back to 124 pounds when I was at 122. Now I've got to start over. Whoops. I've learned my lesson and I will start eating a bit more lol.

    2 pounds....
  • melaniedscott
    melaniedscott Posts: 1,478 Member
    Haven't been doing my core for a few days. Been tired, it has basically been a choice between walking and core and I really need the walking. I've managed at least 30 minutes 6 of the last 7 days.

    This am I went out to do a little weeding...nearly 2 hours later I came back in. Don't know how the time got away from me. Sure was tired after.

    The war with the weeds is tiring...I hate all things with tap roots and things that root for feet. I'll do some work every day and maybe still get to my goal of getting those two beds clear this month.

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