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Return to normality? July weigh in and accountability thread

rianneonamission
rianneonamission Posts: 854 Member
edited December 25 in Social Groups
I’m baaaaack! Some of you may remember me, most of you won’t looking at the June thread (unless there are a number of name changes). I dropped out early this year just because all the logging etc became a bit much for me. So, I am currently at my Jan the 1st weight. I got there pre-lockdown, managed to keep it fairly steady throughout.

The start of lockdown (I’m in the UK so that was the 23rd of March I think) saw me active: Daily walks, C25K, online PT every other week. It’s helped that the weather (here, at least) has been incredibly kind for pretty much all of lockdown. But then the weather turned about 2-3 weeks ago which basically saw me stop moving. Although I am lucky to have a steady and safe job and able to WFH all of lockdown, I think I am just so very fed up with it all. I want to be able to go places again without having to plan so carefully. I want to socialise again. I’m quite happy by myself, but this is pushing it, even for me.

Monday this week saw my first F2F training session on the local field with my PT which has given me a real boost. To see a real person in the flesh again was great! And if all goes well I can go back to the office, be it part time to allow for a phased return so WFH some days, from the 13th of July. I cannot wait!

I started logging again on Monday. Like I say, I kept things pretty even during lockdown but certainly in the latter weeks have my food choices not been the best, necessarily. So here’s to improving that. I have plenty of lettuce in the garden, beetroot, carrots, broccoli, chard… this has got to be doable!

Height: 5'10"
HW: 183lbs (Fri 24th March 2017)
SW Jul 2020: 172lbs (1st Jan weigh in)
Ultimate goal: Not sure. Starting with 160lbs
Jul goal: Below 170lbs

1st Jul: 172lbs

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  • weatherking2019
    weatherking2019 Posts: 943 Member
    Hey @rianneonamission welcome back!!! Glad to hear you're doing well!! And thx for starting the July thread :)

    So here's to July-

    47, 5’2”
    CW:112.0
    GW: 107
    CBF: 21.4 %
    Goal BF%: 19%

    Goal #1: Eat Protein rich dinner
    Goal #2: Limit drinks on weekend!
    Goal #3: Continue OTF 6x week
    Goal #4: Burst mini workouts as long as I work from home (word is going back 7/13 :/ )
    Goal #5: Don't Stress!!
    ** take self progress pics.

    09/30 109.6, 19.6%
    10/30 108, 19.1%
    11/27 108.4, 19.4%
    12/31 112, 20.6%
    01/31 110.2, 20.1%
    02/28 107.6, 18.9%
    03/30 110 19%
    04/30 110, 19.9%
    05/30 111.4, 20.4%
    06/30 112, 21%

    07/1 112, 21.4%

    I'm working out more and my eating habits hasn't changed much (except for extra drinks on weekends) so either I'm bloated or inflammation? Either way, I decided to do a 5 Day Keto Soup Diet Plan after this weekend. Hope it kick starts the burn!

    Good luck to all!!
  • Go_Deskercise
    Go_Deskercise Posts: 1,630 Member
    34/5'4"

    CW: 130
    GW: 125-130

    Going to try and maintain for the month of July

    July 1: 130.0
  • weatherking2019
    weatherking2019 Posts: 943 Member
    @cayenne_007 , I have to say I've never seen a horse sit! EVER! Great pic-Luv it!!
  • jacau
    jacau Posts: 139 Member
    @cayenne_007 How the shmurk did you manage that?!? I spent a lot of time with horses back in the day but never ever did I get see a horse sit down. Dog or cat on horse, yes, someone upside down on horse, yes. But not a horse on it's butt. I admire the level of trust that you developed there in them. <3
  • jacau
    jacau Posts: 139 Member
    @rianneonamission Welcome back :) Nice to see you around again. You'll notice that some of us recently also had some challenges with consistency but we're hanging in there, consistently picking back up the pieces and findingg a rhythm again. You're not alone in this :)
  • cayenne_007
    cayenne_007 Posts: 668 Member
    5'8" 42yo
    SW: 154.4
    May 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
    Nov SW 142.6 EW 146.2
    Dec SW 146.2 EW 147.0
    Jan SW 147.0 EW 142.0
    Feb SW 140.5 EW 143.2
    Mar SW 143.2 EW 143.4
    May SW ???? EW 143.6
    June SW143.6 EW 143.8

    So, apparently I've learned to maintain fairly well. Had to do pics with one of my horses and I'm not thrilled, time to tighten things back up. :-1: Right now, I've been struggling to find the motivation to log consistently. I'm grateful for this group keeping me accountable because my giveadarn is not really working. I even quit weighing in every morning - which for me, makes a difference.

    Goals - keeping it super simple right now
    1. Be consistent - weigh in and food
    2. Get to the 130s - this is past the point of ridiculous

    July 1 - 142.6day/144.0ave
    July 2 - 146.0 - I made stir fry chicken last night and I think it's maybe all the sodium in the soy? Weird, highest weight I've had in ages and I didn't eat badly yesterday. Lots of water today and shaking it off.



    I've spent an insane amount of time with this particular horse, after I taught him to lay down on command - we've been working on easing up into 'sit'. He's got the personality of an oversized dog, he loves his people and wants to please. Lots of time petting him and letting him know I think he's a rockstar :wink: They have to have total confidence in you to start teaching them things like this, it can't be forced.
  • SummerSkier
    SummerSkier Posts: 5,193 Member
    Cay, I love that picture! You look gorgeous (I don't care if you feel fluffy!) and all the colors are magnificent. I never taught my horse to sit but I bet if I tried I could!!

    Day 2.... so far so good. fingers crossed.
  • age_is_just_a_number
    age_is_just_a_number Posts: 631 Member
    5’5”
    CW 125.6
    Life GW 120
    Covid GW don’t gain

    Goals for July:

    1 continue the Beachbody 21 Day Fix Real Time Extreme do a second round of extreme real time
    2 exercise at least 5 days per week
    3 one hour walk at least 6 days per week
    4 reduce stress eating — works been a little more stressful than usual.

  • xelsoo
    xelsoo Posts: 194 Member
    Hello Ladies!
    I'm continuing into July after commencing on June once I'd realized my very strict quarantine since March had made me gain close to 3 kgs (6 lbs)..so now we're here!

    28, 5'7 / 175cm
    June starting weight: 139.33/63.2
    CW: 136.47/61.9
    GW: 133.4/60.5

    1. Workout 3-4 times per week/move everyday
    2. Stretch 4 times per week.
    3. Keep alcohol to weekends only, and in moderation.
    4. Stay hydrated

    June 2: 136.92/62.1
    June 3: 139.33/63.2

    I have several events this weekend so my goal is to try and portion out everything on my plate BEFORE eating, which I never do and leads to miscalculations. Also being moderate with the wine! Today's workout was smashed this morning and I want to do another one tomorrow morning before people start arriving for our bbq.
  • SummerSkier
    SummerSkier Posts: 5,193 Member
    July 3rd check in:

    #1 GET OFF THE ROLLERCOASTER
    what this means is that I need to quit always worrying about did I gain a pound or two and lately I have found that I am tending instead of eating at a nice steady pace I am either binging or restricting more and more. It's a no win zero sum game so my plan is to just eat to my TDEE and log consistantly
    Jul 1 done. Lesson of the day. Did not even end up eating all of the dinner items and didn't feel stressed over it
    Jul 2 done. Lesson of the day. OK to have a good snack mid day, Still nicely at TDEE
    Jul 3

    #2 800 active minutes per day (Apple watch) goal.
    This should NOT be difficult and I hope for it to energize me. My avg since I got my watch in late Dec last year is 817 per day and my average in June was 791 but May was 866 so I have felt like my activity trend is going the wrong direction.

    Jul 1 hit 1019 with a 10K run included
    Jul 2 hit 929 with a 5 mile run
    Jul 3 starting well with a 7 mile run (I love the stronger feeling of not being in a deficit/binge type mode) now to just keep it up.
  • rianneonamission
    rianneonamission Posts: 854 Member
    Thank you all for your lovely comments! Nice to see so many familiar faces!

    @cayenne_007 Your hair is beautiful!
  • SummerSkier
    SummerSkier Posts: 5,193 Member
    edited July 2020
    July 4th check in:

    #1 GET OFF THE ROLLERCOASTER
    what this means is that I need to quit always worrying about did I gain a pound or two and lately I have found that I am tending instead of eating at a nice steady pace I am either binging or restricting more and more. It's a no win zero sum game so my plan is to just eat to my TDEE and log consistantly
    Jul 1 done. Lesson of the day. Did not even end up eating all of the dinner items and didn't feel stressed over it
    Jul 2 done. Lesson of the day. OK to have a good snack mid day, Still nicely at TDEE
    Jul 3 done. Lesson of the day. Do not get so dehydrated. I felt like I couldn't get enough to drink and slept poorly

    #2 800 active minutes per day (Apple watch) goal.
    This should NOT be difficult and I hope for it to energize me. My avg since I got my watch in late Dec last year is 817 per day and my average in June was 791 but May was 866 so I have felt like my activity trend is going the wrong direction.

    Jul 1 hit 1019 with a 10K run included
    Jul 2 hit 929 with a 5 mile run
    Jul 3 starting well with a 7 mile run (I love the stronger feeling of not being in a deficit/binge type mode) now to just keep it up. A nice set up activity 1090
    Jul 4th Going to be tough to hit 800 today but I am not going to quibble and try to say well it's the AVG. LOL. Started with a nice walk of about 45 minutes. Will walk more and drink more today I think. If necessary I will add a walk this evening before all the fireworks start.

    Happy 4th all. :)
    edited to say this sort of feels like a blog but I am enjoying reading how everyone else is doing!
  • niniundlapin
    niniundlapin Posts: 327 Member
    35yo, 166 cm
    Maintenance weight range= 52-54 kg
    CW= 53.2 (as of 7/2/20)
    BF%= 20-22

    Goals for July:
    - Finishing current workout plan, and make up my mind for current main goal 😂 (keep cutting or start bulking?)
    - Focusing on glute program (as the main structure to shape lifting days during the week)
    - Decrease sugar intake
    - High protein and low carb (or maybe exploring carbon circulation?)
    - Devote time in stretch/yoga sessions
    🔆New end-of-the-month challenge 🔆 do 3 standard pull-ups!

    Tbh I want to cut the fat and loose skin around my waist and back AND grow my butt... guess I can only pick one cuz the nutrition needs are different 😐
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    edited July 2020
    . Sorry wrong thread
  • Emmie112
    Emmie112 Posts: 121 Member
    36, 5’3
    April SW: 146
    June 2: 138
    June 19: 135.6
    June 30: 134.2
    July 4: 135
    GW: 110

    July goals:
    - get into the 120s
    - stick to a low carb diet Mon to Fri
    - get up earlier for morning runs/workouts
  • la_nanita
    la_nanita Posts: 409 Member
    New to the group. Looking for MFP friends to keep accountable with. To cheer on. And to be cheered on. Have tried several groups but they are all too demanding with what they want you to do to participate. I need a more laid back but active bunch. Lol.

    Here are my basics.
    42
    5’1”
    CW 142.8 (7/1)
    GW 130 and below

    I am currently doing a 90 day challenge with my sister. Started on 7/1. The daily goal is to wake an hour early and dedicating it to me, drink at least 8 cups of water, be active for at least 30 minutes, journal, and for the first 30 days I’m giving up junk food.

    I have tried many things, my last success was with Keto. Lived the life style for about 2 years but I did not do maintenance well. I lost 44lbs but gained half of it back. I have tried to go back to it but just can’t get my heart into it. Also, I just don’t want to be so restricted in my food choices.

    Food wise, I am trying to eat healthier and get a handle on my portions. The key is not to be to crazy with it because when I am then I quickly go into *kitten* it mode and binge on all the bad things then I give up.
  • SummerSkier
    SummerSkier Posts: 5,193 Member
    Welcome @la_nanita I think we are all quietly supporting each other here but mostly it is a place to keep ourselves accountable. It helps me to reemphasize daily what my plan is.

    July 5th check in:

    #1 GET OFF THE ROLLERCOASTER
    what this means is that I need to quit always worrying about did I gain a pound or two and lately I have found that I am tending instead of eating at a nice steady pace I am either binging or restricting more and more. It's a no win zero sum game so my plan is to just eat to my TDEE and log consistantly
    Jul 1 done. Lesson of the day. Did not even end up eating all of the dinner items and didn't feel stressed over it
    Jul 2 done. Lesson of the day. OK to have a good snack mid day, Still nicely at TDEE
    Jul 3 done. Lesson of the day. Do not get so dehydrated. I felt like I couldn't get enough to drink and slept poorly
    Jul 4 done. Lesson of the day. It's dang hard to reach #2 without a nice run and just a nice reminder to eat at TDEE even on a less active day because some days are way more active and the whole point is increasing energy
    Jul 5
    Jul 6
    Jul 7
    ********* week 1**********

    #2 800 active minutes per day (Apple watch) goal.
    This should NOT be difficult and I hope for it to energize me. My avg since I got my watch in late Dec last year is 817 per day and my average in June was 791 but May was 866 so I have felt like my activity trend is going the wrong direction.

    Jul 1 hit 1019 with a 10K run included
    Jul 2 hit 929 with a 5 mile run
    Jul 3 starting well with a 7 mile run (I love the stronger feeling of not being in a deficit/binge type mode) now to just keep it up. A nice set up activity 1090
    Jul 4th Going to be tough to hit 800 today but I am not going to quibble and try to say well it's the AVG. LOL. Started with a nice walk of about 45 minutes. Will walk more and drink more today I think. If necessary I will add a walk this evening before all the fireworks start. WOW - that was hard. Managed 820 tho!!! SCORE!! no quibbling.
    Jul 5th starting well with a nice run. I think also due to goal 1 I feel stronger already.

  • SummerSkier
    SummerSkier Posts: 5,193 Member
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    July mantra.
  • niniundlapin
    niniundlapin Posts: 327 Member
    35yo, 166 cm
    Maintenance weight range= 52-54 kg
    CW= 53.2 (as of 7/2/20)
    BF%= 20-22

    Goals for July: [7/1-5]
    - Finishing current workout plan ✅ (current goal is to at least eat at maintenance cuz 2000 kcal is surprisingly difficult to reach 😳)
    - Focusing on glute program ✅ (just finished week 4. Moving on to the next 4 weeks!)
    - Decrease sugar intake ✅
    - High protein and low carb ✅ but will go with regular setting starting tomorrow 😊
    - Devote time in stretch/yoga sessions ✅
    🔆New end-of-the-month challenge 🔆 do 3 standard pull-ups! (tried it with resistance band. Form is much better 👀)

    Summer is here for a while. So are bugs... I found one alive (not sure what it is) swimming in my protein powder the other day while making mocha, and now I’m not sure if I should keep drinking the other flavor from the same brand 😵 I know it probably went in there after I opened the bag (poorly designed re-sealable bag), and I like how this chocolate brownie flavor tastes... but still. Will need some time to let that weird feeling go away first and I’m going back to Greek yogurt for now 😓
  • l4a_p
    l4a_p Posts: 241 Member
    edited July 2020
    ME:
    30y * 5'9" * Weight goal: 63kg (138,89lbs)

    JULY GOALS
    • Keep up the good workout routine with focus on glutes
    • Stick to IF and do some longer fasts again (even though at home it's super difficult)
    • Push through instead of constantly going up-down with good and bad days
    • Start logging again

    WEIGHT - 7 day averages
    06 July: 70kg

    I gained 2 kg last month! I haven't seen 70 in over a year and I'm pretty devastated by it. How did I let this happen...? I got to 66, I held that weight for months,...

    Last month my grandmother had a bad fall and I moved in for a while to take care of her. I also started a new project at work, which together led to the deadly combination of: being in a house with lots of candy + pressure & anxiety = stress eating :((((

    I've also completely stopped logging anything! I blame that on my new roomie, who constantly cooks delicious stuff and serves it up! With someone else doing the foodprep, it's hard to keep track.

    Pff, I do hope I drop some weight fast.

    Only positives is that I've been working my butt off on glutes (pun intended) and it shows, and kept up running.

    And sorry for missing out on making the new July thread ladies, @weatherking2019, @jacau 😆 I'll start thinking for August ;)
  • Grace_spaceship
    Grace_spaceship Posts: 80 Member
    24 years old 5ft10
    CW 158lbs
    GW for the end of July 154 lbs
    GW for long term 150lbs

    I really want to focus on portion control and learning to say no when offered treats. I am now getting up earlier to get my workouts done in the morning so I don't run out of time in the afternoon.
  • cayenne_007
    cayenne_007 Posts: 668 Member
    5'8" 42yo
    SW: 154.4
    May 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
    Nov SW 142.6 EW 146.2
    Dec SW 146.2 EW 147.0
    Jan SW 147.0 EW 142.0
    Feb SW 140.5 EW 143.2
    Mar SW 143.2 EW 143.4
    May SW ???? EW 143.6
    June SW143.6 EW 143.8

    So, apparently I've learned to maintain fairly well. Had to do pics with one of my horses and I'm not thrilled, time to tighten things back up. :-1: Right now, I've been struggling to find the motivation to log consistently. I'm grateful for this group keeping me accountable because my giveadarn is not really working. I even quit weighing in every morning - which for me, makes a difference.

    Goals - keeping it super simple right now
    1. Be consistent - weigh in and food
    2. Get to the 130s - this is past the point of ridiculous

    July 1 - 142.6day/144.0ave
    July 2 - 146.0 - I made stir fry chicken last night and I think it's maybe all the sodium in the soy? Weird, highest weight I've had in ages and I didn't eat badly yesterday. Lots of water today and shaking it off.
    July 6 - 148.6 - Obviously I over-celebrated the wknd. I seem to blow up with water weight when I get dehydrated and too much junk food. Rode out in the mountains yesterday for about 6 hours. Such fun! Decent start today, got up at 5:30 and worked one horse before work. Cool & crisp - sunrise is one of my favorite times to be outdoors. Using this Monday as a fresh start!

    Thanks @rianneonamission it's insanely curly, but easy to fix! :smiley:

    Welcome aboard @la_nanita! We all use this group differently, do whatever works for you.

    I'm working to cut the 'treats' I think I've earned and no more stress eating.
  • Go_Deskercise
    Go_Deskercise Posts: 1,630 Member
    34/5'4"

    CW: 130
    GW: 125-130

    Going to try and maintain for the month of July

    July 1: 130.0
    July 2: 128.2
    July 3: 127.8
    July 4: 128.2
    July 5: 130.8
    July 6: 131.2
  • jacau
    jacau Posts: 139 Member
    Hey all,

    one week in. So far, so good. :) Logged daily, moved daily, posted at least once a week ;) Weight... well, work in progress.

    In any case, I got my man on board now as well. He realized yesterday that he gained more than me over the past period and is now so upset that it'll be easier to clean up the weekly shopping list and go running more often! No more lonely trying to find the motivation. Two glasses half full with motivation should make for a full one, no? Curious how this is gonna work out, hahaha. Lighter dinners, less snacking and even less alcohol should get the weight starting to shift finally. And if one is finding it difficult to stick with the good choices, then the other can help out. Should work. At least as long as our families are not around, although I'm looking more and more forward to their series of visits. It's just been too long that we didn't see any of them in person.

    169 cm / 5’5”, 37 y 
    HW: 76.1 kg (26/Aug/19) 
    Overall GW: 57.5 kg
    Monthly avg –> Sep: 73.6 kg / Oct: 73.0 kg / Nov: 72.5 kg / Dec: 71.6 kg / Jan: 71.7 kg / Feb: 72.3 kg / Mar: 72.5 kg / Apr: 72.8 kg / May: 73.6 kg / Jun: 73.3 kg

    A little progress each day (will add up in the end).

    Goal #1: Continue losing what I regained since February.
    Goal #2: Log and post more regularly. Logging at least 5 out of 7 days, posting at least weekly.
    Goal #3: Stay active.
    GW Jul: 72.0 kg (Let's try this one again. o:) )

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  • jacau
    jacau Posts: 139 Member
    l4a_p wrote: »
    ME:
    30y * 5'9" * Weight goal: 63kg (138,89lbs)

    JULY GOALS
    • Keep up the good workout routine with focus on glutes
    • Stick to IF and do some longer fasts again (even though at home it's super difficult)
    • Push through instead of constantly going up-down with good and bad days
    • Start logging again

    WEIGHT - 7 day averages
    06 July: 70kg

    I gained 2 kg last month! I haven't seen 70 in over a year and I'm pretty devastated by it. How did I let this happen...? I got to 66, I held that weight for months,...

    Last month my grandmother had a bad fall and I moved in for a while to take care of her. I also started a new project at work, which together led to the deadly combination of: being in a house with lots of candy + pressure & anxiety = stress eating :((((

    I've also completely stopped logging anything! I blame that on my new roomie, who constantly cooks delicious stuff and serves it up! With someone else doing the foodprep, it's hard to keep track.

    Pff, I do hope I drop some weight fast.

    Only positives is that I've been working my butt off on glutes (pun intended) and it shows, and kept up running.

    And sorry for missing out on making the new July thread ladies, @weatherking2019, @jacau 😆 I'll start thinking for August ;)

    Hello back :)

    Sounds like you had your hands full with other things. I hope your grandma is doing better by now. Don't worry about the July thread. It gave @rianneonamission a nice way to return again as well :)

    Here's to keeping and sticking to the good parts. The rest's gonna fall back in place soon!
  • Antiopelle
    Antiopelle Posts: 1,184 Member
    Well ladies, I'm late to join but I must say that I'm relieved to see that I'm not the only one struggling during these crazy times. I find it somehow interesting how these threads often all go in one direction; very often we will either all be doing great, or all be struggling with our goals. Maybe we get influenced more than we realize :wink:

    So anyways, I think I might steel your number one goal @SummerSkier : GET OFF THE ROLLERCOASTER, as this is exactly what I must do also.
    @l4a_p : I'm so glad you are back, and reading that you have a roommate too! Is that the French guy?
    @ooofitness : getting close to 50 made me also tolerate much less alcohol. Listen to your body girl, it's telling you something. What works for me: no alcohol the night before work.
    @cayenne_007 : I love your horse pictures and I think you look great, no fluffiness to be seen anywhere !
    @jacau : we are swimming in the same pond :smile:
    @weatherking2019 : you keep on being an inspiration to us all.
    @la_nanita: welcome to this crazy group, nothing mandatory here, just adapt your goals to what YOU want.

    I will just add that I'm so glad you are all here this month, together we can certainly do this !

    My goals this month:

    1. Get off the rollercoaster - consistency in eating and moving around. Not going from restricting to much one day to overeating the next, being a Netflix binger on Saturday and walking 25K on Sunday.
    2. Current weight: 73.0 - goal weight by the end of the month: 71.0
    3. Get my yearly steps back to goal, which means around 80K to 100K a week

    07/07: 73.0
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