TEAM: The Big Butt Theory (February)
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@maryc11
I appreciate that. Trust me I know that. I work in the liquor industry, so I have lots of knowledge via training and from the (sad) things I have seen in this industry.
And I hope I am not coming off like some kind of alcoholic or something ... far from it tbh. I have never had alcohol withdrawal and never plan too. I just enjoy a few drinks on the weekend.
And you are right about the calories. That was why I decided to do a dry 30. I lost almost 10 lbs last month with drinking only a few light beers on Saturday nights, so I am excited to see what zero drinks will help me do!6 -
Date: 02/08
Username: Murdog3t
logged food: yes
under calories: yes
exercise: yes
Steps : 4246
Water: 88
Just for today 2/9: WW17, 4500 steps 🚶♀️, 20hrs IF , read bible plan , read chapters 📚, Daily calm, walk 30 min, 🧘♀️YWA D9
MUTU W9D1 /RDBBD2
Yesterday 2/8: WW16✔️, 4500 steps 🚶♀️👎🏻, 20hrs IF ✔️, read bible plan ✔️, read chapters 📚✔️, Daily calm✔️, walk 30 min✔️🧘♀️YWA D8✔️
MUTU W9D1✔️ /RDBBD2
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Date: 02/09
Username: Murdog3t
logged food: yes
under calories: yes
exercise: yes
Steps : 7403
Water: 88
Just for today 2/10: WW18, 4500 steps 🚶♀️, 20hrs IF , read bible plan , read chapters 📚, Daily calm, walk 30 min, 🧘♀️YWA D10
MUTU W9D1 /RDBBD2
Yesterday 2/9: WW17✔️, 4500 steps 🚶♀️✔️, 20hrs IF ✔️, read bible plan ✔️, read chapters 📚✔️, Daily calm✔️, walk 30 min✔️, 🧘♀️YWA D9✔️
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@erikNJ nope, absolutely not coming across like you have a problem, I do not judge. Your work environment would be similar to me working at a Cadbury's chocolate factory during the mini-egg season, hehe. (I think I've been clear on my chocolate obsession). Too easy to have more than just one. I am hoping I am not coming across as though I do either, I just happen to know through professional experiences. Depression and anxiety are very real issues in the US right now and we need to support each other to get through the tough times we are all experiencing. Just read through some of these postings, none of this is unique to either of us. We are in it together.2
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@erikNJ nope, absolutely not coming across like you have a problem, I do not judge. Your work environment would be similar to me working at a Cadbury's chocolate factory during the mini-egg season, hehe. (I think I've been clear on my chocolate obsession). Too easy to have more than just one. I am hoping I am not coming across as though I do either, I just happen to know through professional experiences. Depression and anxiety are very real issues in the US right now and we need to support each other to get through the tough times we are all experiencing. Just read through some of these postings, none of this is unique to either of us. We are in it together.
Absolutely. The reason I feel so comfortable sharing things here is cause most of us are supportive and non-judgemental. Sometimes I may just over share... Appreciate your support!4 -
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@mooreshelly09 - I am so very sad for your losses. You have been going through so much. You're in our hearts, and in our prayers - please feel free to reach out anytime.
Lisa is right that if you can stay with your routine, that can really help. It gives you something else to think about, and exercise gives you positive feelings/releases endorphins. Routine can be very beneficial during times of grieving or crisis. Take care!0 -
DaffyGirl88 wrote: »WRD
For this exercise I analyzed my lunch, I eat the same thing every day so this was easy. We’re going to visit the grandbaby this weekend so after that I will analyze one of THOSE meals. It will be harder to stick to a plan when I don’t control the menu. Plus my daughter insists on keeping bags of salt & vinegar chips in her pantry. :-0
Every Sunday I grill a package of chicken breast and divide it out for the week (M-F). Each day I have that plus a salad (2 cup container filled with lettuce, spinach, diced red onion, jalapeno, and bell pepper). I use wine vinegar and EVOO instead of bottled dressing. The breakdown is as follows:
Calories: 308
Carbs: 16 minus 4g fiber = 12 net
Protein: 41g
Fat: 9g
Sodium: 116mg
After many years of yoyo dieting, I have found that this meal works for me. You’d think it might get boring but to me it doesn’t. I like that I don’t have to think about it and can just grab and eat it on a busy work day. No (additional) stress.
Also, thinking back to what Lisa said about the cost savings of having one packet of oatmeal instead of two, I couldn't possibly add up the cost savings of this lunch as compared to most of my coworkers. In both time and money. Every day people would stand around discussing where to get lunch from that day before heading out to one of the local fast food places. Aside from the $5-$10 they spent each day, I cringed at the calories, fat and sodium content of the meals they came back with.
I am going to try this one--I am a big-time yo-yo'er! The less I can think about meals the better. Thanks!
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2/10/21
Tracked: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes - 30 min elliptical & 30 min beach body video
Steps: 11,835
Water: 131oz
@richmondwriter Thank you
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user name = maryc11
Date = Wed 2.10.21 8:35PM
Tracked = Yes
Exercise = Yes
Under = Yes
Water = 85 oz
Steps = 7,0582 -
Wed, Feb 10
Week 1- Day 4
Track- Yes
Under Cals- Yes Under by 63
Exercise- Yes lots of cardio today
👟Challenges💧
76oz
7958 Steps
Notes: I really enjoyed the little things today and it was a sweet feeling that I wish I could tune in to more often. I went outside and played with my baby girl(my border collie mix Lexi😊), worked on my puzzle in between work calls(I’m a homeowner insurance agent)I made dinner for my family and just hung out and we talked about our day.. it was boring and simple but lovely. How was everyone else’s day today?
Also btw @cmhubbard92 I’m really considering getting a puzzle board like yours.. is it easily transportable? I would have to move it from room to room every once in a while.
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Wednesday 10 February
Track: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes
Steps: 6722
Water: 90 oz
Busy day at work yesterday plus 3 WebEx meetings meant I was chained to my desk. 😕 Today I have 6 hours of training via WebEx. SIX HOURS!!! 😟 I need to look into a treadmill desk....3 -
Can I just say that it is so great to be a part of this team - when people are struggling we lift and encourage. And people who are struggling share their struggle and that helps, too. THIS is how we build a community and find success!
Yesterday I hit the numbers but my nutrition sucked. I skipped breakfast except for a handful of potato chips. I ate a tuna packet for lunch, and then splurged on a DQ blizzard to use up all those calories. Dinner was ok.
I really love the idea of picking a specific meal and prepping then eating it every day. I think most of the time I skip a meal or go to drivethru is because I hate that process of figuring out what to eat, making it, and eating it. Dinners are ok cause hubby does it, and generally I can pick from 1-3 healthy options for breakfast. But lunch - argh
2/10/2021
Tracked: yes
Under: yes but crappy nutrition
Exercise: yes
Water: 80
Steps: 53296 -
MUAC for 2/10:
Tracked: yes
Under: no
Exercised: yes - ran/walked 4 miles
I wasn't over by much (119 calories) and hopefully the extra exercise made up for it. I did my measurements check in for the first time since 1/1 and everything was down a bit, except for my waist and neck. The under bra area was down 2 3/4 inches which is good because that is part of my unhealthy apple shape. So while my weight seems to be yo-yoing, at least things are improving on the muscle tone front.
@annabananamc - I am with you--the simpler the better! I am also going to try @DaffyGirl88's chicken dish next week.
@Krysless2 - What a lovely day!! I have a border collie as well - so much energy. Yesterday was the first time I tried running with her and she did well.
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I seem to be a day behind here...
Tuesday, February, 9th
logged: yes
under: yes
exercise: yes, 26 minutes of resistance bands
Wednesday, February 10th
I logged, and was under and exercised (23 minutes of Fitness Blender). I even closed out my diary, but I didn't brush my teeth right away or go to bed on time. That was where things went off the rails. I was hungry and started mindlessly snacking. Then, I was all in because I was way over anyways. I went almost four weeks without a major slip up, so this one time won't derail me. I am back on track today. The thing that is bothering me the most, is that I will have another over day so close to this one, on Sunday. At least that one is planned, and will be controlled...it'll just be over!3 -
@Krysless2 it is pretty portable... the only thing is that mine is a little wide, so tricky to get through doorways, but it's entirely possible. I've moved it from my kitchen, down to the basement, and managed to keep all the pieces in place. I absolutely love it! I've done way too many puzzles on it!0
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annabananamc wrote: »Can I just say that it is so great to be a part of this team - when people are struggling we lift and encourage. And people who are struggling share their struggle and that helps, too. THIS is how we build a community and find success!
Yesterday I hit the numbers but my nutrition sucked. I skipped breakfast except for a handful of potato chips. I ate a tuna packet for lunch, and then splurged on a DQ blizzard to use up all those calories. Dinner was ok.
I really love the idea of picking a specific meal and prepping then eating it every day. I think most of the time I skip a meal or go to drivethru is because I hate that process of figuring out what to eat, making it, and eating it. Dinners are ok cause hubby does it, and generally I can pick from 1-3 healthy options for breakfast. But lunch - argh
2/10/2021
Tracked: yes
Under: yes but crappy nutrition
Exercise: yes
Water: 80
Steps: 5329
I food prep once every two weeks for lunch. I make a ton of seasoned chicken in the air fryer and boil up some quinoa. I measure it all out and put it in individual containers and in the freezer. Every two days I take out two meals. At lunch, I throw it on top of lettuce (I am a volume eater so I add all the lettuce!) And add some dressing. Voila!
I eat the same thing every day but I like it. I could easily change the seasoning and dressing for a different taste.
And I agree, this group is awesome! So glad I was added to this team!1 -
2/11/21
Tracked: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: No, took a rest day
Steps: 5,237
Water: 128oz3 -
user name = maryc11
Date = Thursday 2.11.2021 8:30PM
Tracked = Yes
Exercise = Yes
Under = No
Water = 58oz
Steps = 4,009
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Week 2 Weigh In
Previous: 162.2
Current: 161.7
Loss: 0.5lb
I am 0.7lb away from 85 pounds lost! Hopefully I make it there soon!!!5 -
Can I roll my weight over this week? TOM is here and just with the stresses of this week, I'm not getting on the scale
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@mooreshelly09 I'm not a captain but I'm good with that. *Hugs*0
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Weigh in Week 2
PW: 142.0
CW: 142.3
😕 But can't say that I'm surprised. I just can't seem to find my groove this year.
Will post my MUAC as soon as I can get my Fitbit to synch. Although I know it's a ridiculously low number of steps after 6 hours of online training yesterday. 😕
We finally got some snow ❄️ here in Southern Maryland so maybe I will go outside and shovel. @cmhubb99 and @erikNJ had been hogging it all. 😊3 -
@DaffyGirl88 Thank you! We are getting our 2nd snow this year in Texas this weekend. We are suppose to drop down into the single digits
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Maryc11
Friday 2.12.21 7:00 am
Feb start weight = 221.3
Feb week 1 = 220.5
Feb week 2 =218.92 -
Thursday 11 February
Track: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes
Steps: 5904
Water: 80 oz2 -
cmhubbard92 wrote: »Week 2 Weigh In
Previous: 162.2
Current: 161.7
Loss: 0.5lb
I am 0.7lb away from 85 pounds lost! Hopefully I make it there soon!!!
@cmhubbard92
Awesome!!
I know you'll be there soon! You've got this!0 -
MUAC for 2/11:
Tracked: yes
Under: yes
Exercised: yes - housework
I'd like to share my meals from yesterday, because I learned a lot. It was a tale of two diets, with fruits and veggies offsetting the indulgences (wine and Yasso bars), and helping me to keep me full and stay under the calorie count.
Breakfast: Costco Premio Hot Italian Sausage - 1 link. 230 calories, 1 carb, 16 fat, 19 protein. This really filled me up. I also cut it into very small bites to make it last longer.
Lunch: Lean Cuisine Meat Loaf and Mashed Potatoes. 240 calories, 25 carbs, 7 fat, 20 protein. Normally, this doesn't fill me up, but I was still full from the sausage.
Dinner: Costco breaded cod, 1 piece. 140 calories, 0 carbs, 1 fat, 30 protein.
1 cup of green beans. 31 calories, 7 carb*
1 cup spinach. 7 calories.*
* sorry - forgot to write down the other numbers
Snacks: Banana, 105 calories, 21 carbs, 0 fat, 1 protein
Red Grapes, 2 cups: 186 calories, 56 carbs, 0 fat, 2 protein
Yasso Mint Chocolate Chip, 2 bars. 200 calories, 32 carbs, 4 fat, 10 protein
Chardonnay, 2 5-oz glasses, 190 calories, 22 carbs, 0 fat, 0 protein.
My calorie count was 1327 for the day (goal is 1350) and protein was 26%. Fruits and veggies are generally very low calorie. Eating them for dinner instead of rice or pasta, plus maintaining high protein throughout the day, helped keep me on track despite the later indulgences.2 -
mooreshelly09 wrote: »Can I roll my weight over this week? TOM is here and just with the stresses of this week, I'm not getting on the scale
@mooreshelly09
Sure thing. I totally understand.0
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