TEAM: The Big Butt Theory (August)
AB0215
Posts: 7,141 Member
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 @AB0215.1
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Looking forward to getting back on MFP after a year off and several pounds on!!4
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Date: 7/30
Username: Murdog3t
logged food: yes
under calories: yes
exercise: yes
Steps : 10304
Water:120
Just for today: STFD 61, 10000 🚶, 20 hr fast, keto day 6, meditation 🧘♀️, find a new monthly Kettlebell challenge, have a peaceful day, prayer
Yesterday : KBD30,✅ finished the KB challenge ✅STFD60,✅10000 🚶♀️,✅20 hr fast,✅keto day 5,✅meditation 🧘♂️ ✅
Username: Murdog3t
Weigh in week: 5
Weigh in day: Friday
Last Week's weight: 153.4
Todays Weight: 155.8
Wrong direction 🤷♀️
TGIF1 -
Looking forward to getting back on MFP after a year off and several pounds on!!
@benbowers
Welcome to team TBBT. Glad to have you on the team!2 -
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Sorry - posted in July. Here it is filed under August:
RichmondWriter
PW: 145.4
TW: 143.2
MUAC for 7/31:
Tracked: Yes
Under: Yes (-45)
Exercised: Yes - 30 minutes mall walking
Protein 22%, Carbs 52%, Fat 26%
11-day challenge: Tracked 11 days, Under calories 7 days, Exercised 6 days
Let's go August!! I am going to do another chart, as that really helped.3 -
Date: 7/31
Username: Murdog3t
logged food: yes
under calories: yes
exercise: yes
Steps : 13657
Water:120
Just for today: STFD 62, 8000🚶, 18hr fast, keto day 7, meditation 🧘♀️
Yesterday : STFD61✅ 10000 ✅, 20 hr fast✅, keto day 6✅, meditation 🧘♀️✅, find a new monthly Kettlebell challenge, have a peaceful day✅. prayer ✅
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Good morning new and old members of our team, The Big Butt Theory! Welcome to the August challenge, starting tomorrow August 2nd!
My name is Christine, and I am your captain for TBBT! I have been with our team since February of 2019, and have given a lot of credit to this group for motivating me along my weight loss journey! My co-captain is @brandi_84. Please, feel free to reach out to either of us if you need to! We run a couple challenges(optional!) within the group. One is the MUAC, which brandi has mentioned in the previous post, and a Step/Water challenge, that I will discuss in a post after this introduction! If you have a fitbit, and are interested in some fitbit challenges feel free to add me, here is the link to my profile: https://www.fitbit.com/user/5P8W7K We have a small number of fitbit challenge participants, but the more the merrier!
I am 27 years old and live in Connecticut, USA. I am a dog mom to a one year old named Dillon and a 10 year old named Roy(Corduroy). One of my favorite things to do is walk with my boyfriend and the dogs. I enjoy hiking, exploring new places, and spending time with friends and family. For the most part, anything that gets me outside is something I enjoy!
I also participate in the Game of Thrones Challenge, as well as the Hogwarts Weight Loss challenge. These groups offer extra challenges focused on weight loss, exercise, healthy eating, etc. and I find that the two groups, along with TBBT give me multiple areas to focus on for my success!
I have lost 76.9lb since I began my weight loss journey in November of 2018. Below is my monthly weigh ins and my progress since beginning my weight loss, along with my monthly progress with the team.Starting Weight(11/26/2018): 246.0lb
2019 (TBBT Progress)
February SW: 235.5
March SW: 224.2
April SW: 221.2
May SW: 219.1
June SW: 216.2
July SW: 211.8
August SW: 206.4
September SW: 204.5
October SW: 201.9
November SW: 200.0
December SW: 197.3
2020 (TBBT Progress)
January SW: 194.6
February SW: 192.1
March SW: 186.6
April SW: 186.0
May SW: 186.6
June SW: 181.2
July SW: 179.6
August SW: 169.3
I am very excited to start another month with many familiar members, but am also excited to get to know some of our new members! Please share your name and a short introduction if you can! TBBT is one of the most supportive teams I have ever been a part of! Best of luck in August, team!!! 1 -
Information on our Step/Water Challenge! These challenges will run weekly, from Sunday through Saturday. Our first week will run August 2nd-8th. These challenges run with the same timeline as our weekly weigh ins and our MUAC challenge.
Weekly Step Challenge
This is pretty simple if you track your steps at all(via phone, fitness tracker, pedometer, anything really). You select your own step goal each week and try to reach it. We have two categories for "winners" for the week- Percentage of goal completed, and highest total steps!
The Water Challenge
This is a challenge to get you to reach 8 cups of water each day! The team all has the same goal. Aim for 8 glasses(64oz) of water per day, or 448oz or week! The winners in this category are determined by the highest percentage of water you drink! If you measure by something other than ounces, please let me know what unit you use, I will adjust the spreadsheet.
Here is the spreadsheet
Once you have been added to the spreadsheet, feel free to add your daily numbers in(of course, only for your username!) I do my best to try to keep up, but admit that I may miss a few logs here and there!!!
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING THE STEP OR WATER CHALLENGE, PLEASE TAG ME IN YOUR POST @cmhubbard92 ALONG WITH YOUR WEEKLY STEP GOAL(not daily) AND I WILL ADD YOU TO THE CHALLENGE! 0 -
My name's Karla, I'm 57 years old, and single. I have 2 cats named Izzy (boy) and Zara (girl) around 8 yrs old.
My heaviest weight: 400 lbs
Current weight: 288.4
Lost weight to date: 111.6 lbs
It has taken a long time to get to where I'm at now. Still have 88.4 lbs to go to reach final goal weight of 200 lbs. I'm 6'0 ft, and for now this seems like a reasonable goal. When I reach it I'll see how I feel and go from there.4 -
Welcome to the group, Karla! I'm so impressed with your weight loss to date, and look forward to hearing about more accomplishments!1
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@richmondwriter,
Thanks for the warm welcome.0 -
@benbowers welcome to TBBT! We are glad to have you with us as you get back into the swing of things!
@pandygirl1 welcome to TBBT! You have had outstanding achievements before you have joined us! Very inspiring! I wish you continued success here in the group!1 -
Thank you, @cmhubbard92.
Looking forward to getting to know TBBT group.0 -
Hi everyone,
My name is Ben, I used to be a regular user of MFP but it slipped.
I'm an obsessive runner and have taken part in many races and several marathons.
I've been injured with a knee problem for 4mths and have been unable to run, because of this the lbs have started piling on so I thought I'd better do something about it!
It's also my birthday today, so probably not the best week to start a challenge!😂2 -
@benbowers Welcome, and happy birthday! 🎂🎉0
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Hi everyone,
My name is Ben, I used to be a regular user of MFP but it slipped.
I'm an obsessive runner and have taken part in many races and several marathons.
I've been injured with a knee problem for 4mths and have been unable to run, because of this the lbs have started piling on so I thought I'd better do something about it!
It's also my birthday today, so probably not the best week to start a challenge!😂
Happy birthday, Ben! Hope you have a wonderful day.0 -
Hi everyone,
My name is Ben, I used to be a regular user of MFP but it slipped.
I'm an obsessive runner and have taken part in many races and several marathons.
I've been injured with a knee problem for 4mths and have been unable to run, because of this the lbs have started piling on so I thought I'd better do something about it!
It's also my birthday today, so probably not the best week to start a challenge!😂
@benbowers happy birthday!!!0 -
Hi, I am Sandra and live in Richmond, Virginia. I am married and have two grown daughters. I am 54, and trying to fight back at the pounds that have slowly--but steadily--crept on over the years.
My Mom is staying with us during COVID, and I'm trying to help her learn some better habits as well, as she has a number of health concerns. We've started mall walking in the mornings. I am also hoping to get back to the couch to 10K program when it gets cooler. I also need to add body sculpting 2x week.
I am going to keep a chart this month that includes daily MUAC as well as Diet Breakdown percentage, and 40 carb or less dinner. I am trying to increase protein intake to 25-30 range, as that keeps me full and less inclined to snack. My weight has been yoyo-ing within a few pounds' range, really stuck in the mud, since I started MyFitnessPal. This month I am determined to get on a better path.
One thing I have learned is that I really need to take the time to track calories every day.
Here is my first MUAC for the month, 8/1:
Tracked: Yes
Under: Yes (-68 calories)
Exercised: Yes
Protein 17%, Fat 34%, 49% Carbs
40 carb or less dinner: Yes
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Hello team TBBT.
Within the main weight loss challenge we have another optional, but highly recommended, challenge. It is called the Mini Ultimate Accountability Challenge, or the Mini Challenge. It is based on another MFP challenge group by the same name, or UAC.
The way it works is simple:
1. Log everything you eat that has calories in MFP.
2. Stay inside your allotted daily calorie budget.
3. Do at least 20 minutes of activity daily. This could be anything that gets you off the couch and being active: run, walk, cycle, swim, gardening, housework, yoga, gym, etc.
4. Report each day on this thread (something to the effect of logged food: yes, under calories: yes, exercise: yes, and a brief description is nice)
****When you post your accountability, please put the date, or the day of the week to which you are referring. We are all in different time zones, and some people post in the evening for that day, and others post the next morning, so it gets confusing trying to decipher without a day or date. Thanks!!!*****
You get one free pass day a week (went over calories, could not log food, rest day, etc.) At the end of the week, if you have managed to be "accountable" (three yes's) for at least 6 of 7 days, you will be recognized on this thread as being in the Winner's Circle!
This strategy works for weight loss because it is based on CI<CO. When calories in are less than calories out, you stay inside your allotted daily calorie budget, and you will lose weight! And exercise is just good for you, plus it will burn calories and help with the calories out portion of the equation!
What's great about this challenge is that it works for everyone, as long as you are honest with yourself. There are no dietary restrictions, so you can eat whatever you like, and follow whatever plan you like. Your own daily calorie budget is set by you and MFP and you choose your own exercise and intensity of exercise! Plus it is a practice that can be carried beyond weight loss into maintenance! If you are having a bad week, a new week and a fresh start is just around the corner!
Consistency and new habits have been shown to be the keys to long term successful weight loss. Why not make the Mini Ultimate Accountability Challenge your new habit, that you do consistently!!
Week #1 for the Mini Challenge starts Sunday, August 2!0 -
pandygirl1 wrote: »My name's Karla, I'm 57 years old, and single. I have 2 cats named Izzy (boy) and Zara (girl) around 8 yrs old.
My heaviest weight: 400 lbs
Current weight: 288.4
Lost weight to date: 111.6 lbs
It has taken a long time to get to where I'm at now. Still have 88.4 lbs to go to reach final goal weight of 200 lbs. I'm 6'0 ft, and for now this seems like a reasonable goal. When I reach it I'll see how I feel and go from there.
@pandygirl1
Hi Karla. Welcome to TBBT!1 -
Hi everyone,
My name is Ben, I used to be a regular user of MFP but it slipped.
I'm an obsessive runner and have taken part in many races and several marathons.
I've been injured with a knee problem for 4mths and have been unable to run, because of this the lbs have started piling on so I thought I'd better do something about it!
It's also my birthday today, so probably not the best week to start a challenge!😂
@benbowers
Happy Birthday!1 -
Date: 8/1
Username: Murdog3t
logged food: yes
under calories: yes
exercise: yes
Steps : 7040
Water:88
Just for today: STFD63, 6000 🚶♀️, 36+ hr fast, keto D 8, meditation 🧘♂️, prayer🧎♂️, on line church 💒,
Yesterday : STFD 62✅8000🚶👎🏻, 18hr fast,✅keto day 7,✅meditation 🧘♀️✅
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The Big Butt Theory Step and Water Challenge
July Week 5 Results (July 26 - August 1)
Percentage of Step Goal Completed
1. @cmhubbard92 131.90%
2. @daffygirl88 119.94%
3. @murdog3t 108.90%
4. @mhassan160 98.09%
Highest Total Steps
1. @cmhubbard92 118,706
2. @daffygirl88 100,746
3. @murdog3t 65,339
4. @mhassan160 34,330
Percentage of Water Goal Completed
1. @murdog3t 174.11%
2. @cmhubbard92 164.33%
3. @daffygirl88 135.27%
4. @mhassan160 100.45%
5. @thedestar 96.43%%Congratulations to all participants of our Steps & Water Challenge! If you believe any of these numbers are wrong, please let me know! If you would like to view the spreadsheet, here is the spreadsheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iWcUZRydx45iHdPtp7oZrmNQUkl0Efln7kKLU1g7FUM/edit?usp=sharing
Tip: If you cannot access the spreadsheet to edit(and you are on your phone), just copy only the url (as if you are copying all of the text) and it should give you the option to “Sheets” or “Copy” and either open using sheets, or paste into your mobile web browser.
As always, if you are interested in joining our step/water challenge at any time, please feel free to tag me @cmhubbard92 and tell me what your weekly step goal is (daily x 7) and I will add you to the spreadsheet when I get a chance!
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@benbowers, Happy Birthday 🎉
@cmhubbard92, I'd like to join the step and water challenges.
The steps won't be major, but will give it my best try. (have mobility issues)
Will try for 5,000 steps this first week and see how I do.
Not sure how to use the spreadsheet?
@brandi_84, I would also like to join your mini challenge and see how it goes.
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Saturday, August 1st
I know the 1st was still part of the July Challenge, but it is part of my August restart mentality, so I am including it here.
logged: yes
under: yes
exercise: yes, a 20 minute walk. It was one of those days where nothing went to plan, but I did manage to squeeze in a short walk before the rain.
water: yes, I think I got in my 8 cups. My 1 litre water bottle, after closer inspection, needed to be permanently retired, so I used a half litre bottle instead and it is harder to keep track. I did buy a new one, so after it is washed today, I will have a new 1 litre bottle to work with for tomorrow.
steps: 15,0383 -
@pandygirl1 I have added you to the step and water challenge!
@HASWLRS great work yesterday! I am glad to see your post!
@murdog3t I have updated your step goal! 2 -
8/2/2020
Tracked: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes
Step & Water Challenge:
Water: 112
Steps: 5,823 (currently-staying uplater to be more tired tomorrow morning)
Goals:
Exercise 30 Minutes 5x/week: ✔
12,000 steps 5x/week: ✖
<50 net carbs: ✔(19)
Reflections:
I really wanted to get something good for dinner, but didn't want to sacrifice all my hard work, so I found a keto recipe for pizza that came out amazing! The main thing that made it a success, is you HAVE to bake the crust first to crisp it up! It came out great, and I ate half 😁
Picture and recipe in Spoiler!
Recipe:
Note: it did not give a bake time for after toppings, I baked it for 7 minutes. It definitely could have gone a little longer to get that nice bubbly top!
Tomorrow is my wisdom teeth removal... I can't eat after 4am, so I am staying up a little late so that I can be tired enough to get back to sleep after I have a light breakfast early in the morning!1 -
@cmhubbard92, that actually looks really good, Christine!! I hope your wisdom teeth removal goes well tomorrow!1
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cmhubbard92 wrote: »8/2/2020
Tracked: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes
Step & Water Challenge:
Water: 112
Steps: 5,823 (currently-staying uplater to be more tired tomorrow morning)
Goals:
Exercise 30 Minutes 5x/week: ✔
12,000 steps 5x/week: ✖
<50 net carbs: ✔(19)
Reflections:
I really wanted to get something good for dinner, but didn't want to sacrifice all my hard work, so I found a keto recipe for pizza that came out amazing! The main thing that made it a success, is you HAVE to bake the crust first to crisp it up! It came out great, and I ate half 😁
Picture and recipe in Spoiler!
Recipe:
Note: it did not give a bake time for after toppings, I baked it for 7 minutes. It definitely could have gone a little longer to get that nice bubbly top!
Tomorrow is my wisdom teeth removal... I can't eat after 4am, so I am staying up a little late so that I can be tired enough to get back to sleep after I have a light breakfast early in the morning!
Wow that looks delicious! Wishing you all the best on your surgery tomorrow.1
