Want To Lose 10 Pounds?
whathapnd
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I seem to do well when I have some public accountability, so I'm going to post here on my quest to lose 10 pounds. I need to lose double that that to reclaim WW Lifetime status, but this my the start.
Anybody want to join me? I know we have quite a few folks here still actively losing. This is not, "Let's see how fast I can lose it." However, I am at a weight where I could have early inspiring losses . . . if I'd just work the plan and track.
I'm planning to post here at least weekly.
Anybody want to join me? I know we have quite a few folks here still actively losing. This is not, "Let's see how fast I can lose it." However, I am at a weight where I could have early inspiring losses . . . if I'd just work the plan and track.
I'm planning to post here at least weekly.
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I want to lose 10 pounds, and I'll join in. In reality, I need to take off about 15, but 10 would be great!
What's your idea for this thread? Weekly? Some tips and thoughts? Etc.?0 -
@steve0mania I'm open to folks using this space in whatever way supports their efforts. If someone just wants to check in here weekly with weight, that's fine, but I'd love to get more dialogue going - - tips, thoughts, feedback, celebrations and even KITAs, if needed.
It's been awhile since we've had an active losing group, and my sense is this might be useful to a few of us. Personally, I need to spend more time on this topic than just my Friday drive-by weigh-in.
I'm planning to post my weight at least weekly, but also want a space to throw out thoughts/feelings/tips in between. I also plan to spend some time really thinking about what I want besides the weight loss and to document that here. Having others see that and give feedback on how my actions do or don't match-up will be useful.
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Yeah I actually need to drop 15 but saying 10 sounds better so count me in.0
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@whathapnd Yup, makes sense. I'm good to participate.0
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My strategy includes the following:
- Make sure my meal portions are back to normal (I've noticed that my dinner portions have grown larger lately.
- Go back to more simple meals (more veggies and plain/seasoned chicken, less saucy-meats and high-calorie options)
- No extra snacks during the day
- No desserts and evening snacks (I will have tea instead if I have an "urge" to snack)
- No alcohol during the week
- Friday/Saturday will remain "looser" days. This is not a pair of "cheat" days, but rather because of Shabbat observance (which involves wine, some break, and a "festive" meal).
- Continue 5x/week exercise
- See how things are going after a couple of weeks and adjust plan as-needed.
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As of this morning, I have managed to lose 13 pounds during all of this. But, I have a very long term goal, which involves many more pounds. So, yes, I'll participate.
I think 10 pound goal increments sets up some very nice milestones.
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Ten pounds would be a good start in the right direction, so I am in. I will figure out the what am I going to do about it details later today.0
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OK I'm deffinitely in.
Funny coincidence?? My LTL Thread this morning may give thought to helping on this thread.
I really kinda thought I was the only on the board that needed to lose weight. I've lost around 13 lbs since my last March 3rd surgery when this pandemic started Avg 1.6 lbs per week but around 50 lbs since last Oct 4th (359.8) when I started to have breathy problems.
I have way more than 10lbs to lose in fact it's 110 lbs minimum but I have to take off weight at a workable pace/goal and 10 lbs is certainly a good short term goal.
So a question? I think many of us might have different WI days. I know some of us are Fridays and another thing is I've been an online member only since I began in 2010. I've never attended a public meeting. I really don't think that matters but onward and downward I'm in.1 -
@imastar2 , Derrick I'm planning to continue Friday as my weigh-in day and to continue posting in that weekly thread. But I'll be posting more detailed info here about things like the approach I want to take to losing, other things I want to accomplish in pursuit of the loss, maybe tips/recipes. For me this space is about saying things out loud and giving/getting advice and accountability.
Looks like we have a good-sized group!
I'm planning to post my info tomorrow.0 -
Emmie...@whathapnd Sounds great! For some time I've tried to get the Old Accountability thread started back but only 2-3 of us were working it and once again it fell apart just too much going on for us to keep it going. I've copied and pasted it below if there's anything or ideas of relevance you can use from it. I will say because I'm currently working with a registered dietitian I'm not tracking points on WW's but am doing calories MFP with her blessings (she's not to hept on WW) and I understand but won't go into that right now. Whole different subject.
[Welcome to the Accountability Challenge!
This challenge is very simple - it's about being accountable for your choices. Stop by every day! Feel free to post about anything and everything related to your personal journey.
In order to participate in the challenge, you must post the following information (for the previous day):
Dailies used/Dailies allotted
Weeklies used/Weeklies allotted
AP used/AP earned
Consecutive Days OP
Use the following format:
30/29 DP
1/49 WP
0/0/0 AP (used/earned for the day/earned for the week)
1 CDOP
Also, post your weight on WI days and keep your stats updated.
Anyone and everyone can offer KITAs, support, feedback, and constructive criticism.0 -
I'm in. I'm appalled by the numbers the scale keeps showing me. I keep thinking it must be a temporary spike, but Happy Scale is reminding me that it isn't.
10 pounds would get me back to my happy weight. It has been a long time since I have seen it. I was only 5 pounds away from it in 2019. But the stress of the pandemic and moving a lot less since I work offsite have worked against me. I have no stairs to climb and not even steps to get my printouts from the printer. I didn't realize the impact of all that incidental movement during my pre-pandemic work days. I sure realize it now.0 -
Ok, here are my thoughts on what goes along with/will help me to lose 10 pounds.
I really struggle with maintaining a routine. I honestly don't mind some amount of structure, I just struggle to impose it myself. I believe long-standing sleep issues play a part in this. I haven't done any formal, consistent exercise since I was doing Couch-to-5K back in 2013. So, my plan for losing the 10 lbs. includes the following:
1) Track everyday and stay within my allotted MFP calories
2) Eat in a way that is consistent with the WW PointsPlus program
3) Get at least 100 grams of protein per day and drink 100 ounces of liquid per day
3) No eating anything I'm allergic to or have a sensitivity to
4) Create a simple night-time routine and go to bed at the same hour for an entire week
5) Deliberate exercise for 30 minutes a minimum of 3 times per week with an eye toward building to 5 times per week.
Week One Weight: 182
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Here is what I am committing to do in order to lose 10 pounds:
1) Stay within my MFP calorie budget
2) Keep up with tracking DURING the day instead of catching up at the end of the day
3) Get in a mid-day walk at least 5 times a week to compensate for how little I move in my offsite work environment. FFS I work right across from a lovely park with nice trails so there is no excuse!
4) Get in at least 5,000 steps per day. Sadly I had 3 days this week where I got between 2300 and 3200 steps. This never happened in my regular work environment.
5) Get in 2 strength training sessions per week
Week One Weight: 176 (WW goal is 170)0 -
I think I need to add one more item to my plan: stick to only one serving! That's a corollary to managing portions.
During the COVID crisis, all of our kids have come back home to hide out during the stay-at-home orders. My wife has moved from us serving our food in the kitchen and carrying our plates into the dining room to a system where she brings all of the food out to the table. This is a challenge for me, and I will have to talk with her about whether she'd be willing to go back to the old approach.0 -
I will WI today to set my start point. I don't do WW anymore, I use MFP so I will target my MP Calorie goal and Sat Fat/Sugar/Protein/Carbs which was carried over from WW. 1500 Cals 17/56/94/169
The Plan:
1) Track - no matter what and try to keep it current
2) To keep on target - pretrack as much as possible
3) Keep back healthy so I can walk daily 30 minutes
4) Daily stretch & strength workout (already doing for my back but need to grow it a bit)
5) Overall steps goal of 7500 to help keep me active
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Ok here I go. I'll use my WI today as my start weight. 310.8 lbs.
My plan is to work with my nutritionist ie; following the simple plate guidelines. gov
Plan:
1. 1700 Calories per day.(not doing WW pts.)
2. Tracking every crumb that goes in my mouth through MFP then report back every Friday to her and this theead.
3. Using the Simple Plate my plate method. Balance plate per USDA guide lines ie; Balanced / Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein foods, Dairy. Water 8 cups minimum daily.
4. WI every Friday as usual then post results.
5. Be positive! Daily.
SW/CW/GW 5/8/20 Friday
400.8/310.8/185
Total Loss 90.0 lbs
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@imastar2 Derrick. #5 is an important one in this journey. Thanks for the reminder.1
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To answer the question, yes. However I suck at challenges.
I'm in, and will continue to post my "official" WW weigh-in weight on Friday.
Yesterday's Stats:
Dailies used/Dailies allotted
Weeklies used/Weeklies allotted
AP used/AP earned
Consecutive Days OP
Use the following format:
30/29 DP
1/49 WP
0/0/0 AP (used/earned for the day/earned for the week)
Friday's Stats:
63/41 DP
29/42 WP
12/12/12
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Sat Stats:
50/41 DP
9/42
12/12/24
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Emmie, do I have that right??
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@Al_Howard you can use this space in any way that's useful to you. Glad you're joining us!
I think there's good energy that comes from being part of a group that's aiming for the same goal. A number of us have been talking about trying to lose, but those comments can get buried. Maybe this space will give us all a little push and keep us accountable. In the past, when I've stated on this forum that I was going to lose weight while on vacation, I always lost the weight. So for me, the public declaration that I will lose 10 pounds is important.
I'm already energized by this group!2 -
Good morning everyone. I don't know if we're planning on keeping this particular thread going, or will be starting a "fresh one" every week (or whenever), so I figured I'd post here but can always move if a new thread gets started.
Well, the weekend was a partial bust, and I managed to hit nearly my highest weight in 10 years! Still just under my WW goal weight, but it was a close call!
The whole "controlling the environment" thing is a challenge I've got to figure out. With all three kids back in the house, there is a lot of food prepped for each meal (at least relative to how it was when it was just Mrs. 0mania and myself at home), and much of it is brought out to the table to encourage the kids to enjoy it.
I used to be able to manage situations like that without a problem. Now it seems that I rationalize taking a second portion (or a heaping first portion) by telling myself that I'm hungry/still-hungry. I need to work on breaking that rationalization.
So, I guess today's commitment is to limit myself to one appropriate portion, eat it more slowly and wait for at least 20' until I take another portion. Indeed, an old WW strategy of mine was to wait after eating because it takes awhile (~20') for me to actually feel "full" after eating. I had kind of forgotten about that!0 -
Good morning!
I'd like to keep all the discussions going on this original thread. I like continuity and being able to quickly reference back if someone posts something I want to go find months later.
I struggled a bit with eating baked goods. I made some treats for a neighbor but didn't get them out of the house quickly enough. The good news is they're tracked and accounted for.
Make good choices today, everyone!
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Sunday:
55/31 DP
9/49 WP
12/12/36 AP
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Kind of a typical weekend. Beer and wine major contributors, including their influence for snacks.
We'll see how the rest of the week shapes up. Already trouble, as I couldn't sleep in the middle of the night, and had a bagel with a smear of FF peanut butter and a glass if FF milk.0 -
I overdid it on Saturday, but I was back on track yesterday.0
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So Saturday was pretty good, but kind of over did it for Mothers Day dinner which was a special take out meal from a local winery. Back on track yesterday but I will have to see how it goes by the end of the week.
Monday
23/26 DP
0/46 WP
0/0/0 AP
0 loss
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Monday
30/31 DP
-1/49 WP
11/11/47 AP
Good day, overall.0 -
Mothers Day weekend was not good. Big meal, amazing cake and ice cream. Refocusing today, which is also one of my WI days.0
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Tuesday
20/31 DP
-4/49 WP
12/12/47 AP
Great day! My WW chicken stew was only 3 SPs (on the Blue plan) and boy is it filling (lots of veggies) 1 1/2 big bowls.0 -
Tuesday 5/12/2020
26/31 dp
-5/46 WP only 37 remaining till next Tuesday
0/0/0 AP
+.5 lbs gain
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Wednesday
24/31 DP
-7/49 WP
10/10/47 AP
Another good day.
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I'm doing pretty well right now and am sticking to my plan.
I've noticed that I do a better job when my "plan" consists of more black-and-white clear-cut boundaries, rather than a lot of grey-zones!
For example, by saying "I will not have after-dinner snacks, and instead will have a cup of tea" has been really helpful. I don't have to make a judgement about a "good" snack versus a "bad" one.
I think some of this has to do with the idea of following "intuitive maintenance" rather than counting points or calories. I'm sure points/calories would (again) be an effective approach for me. It's just that I am not motivated to mark down everything I eat every day. Call me lazy or whatever, but that's where I am right now.
What has been working for others?0
