St. Patrick’s Day Challenge! ☘️
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pinknshady wrote: »@MichelleMcKeeRN thanks for the feedback! do you still lose weight at 1650?
Do some research on resting metabolic rate. Then add your workout calories on top of that, and that should give you your maintenance calories. Decrease by 15% for weight loss.
This is generally accepted as a starting point. Adjust as necessary. Eat clean, whole foods. Much easier said than done! I know! 2 -
pinknshady wrote: »@MichelleMcKeeRN thanks for the feedback! do you still lose weight at 1650?
Do some research on resting metabolic rate. Then add your workout calories on top of that, and that should give you your maintenance calories. Decrease by 15% for weight loss. This is generally accepted as a starting point. Adjust as necessary. Eat clean, whole foods. Much easier said than done! I know!
My calorie goal with my metabolic rate and exercise calories is 1800 calories! I can’t imagine if lose weight eating that many0 -
St. Patrick’s Day Challenge! ☘️
13/02/21 - 160lbs
20/02/21 - 157lbs
27/02/21 - 156lbs1 -
Starting weight: 2/9 139.8lb
Goal weight:-7.5 lbs =132.3lb
Mini goal:
1) No late night snacks
2) Track calories on MFP
2/9: 139.8
2/15: 140
2/21: 138.8
2/27: 136.2
3/5:
3/11:
3/17:1 -
Starting weight: 2/9 148lbs
Goal weight: 139lbs
Mini goals:
1) Hydration 💦 (Drink a gallon of water a day)
2) Diet 🥑🥦 (Keep calories under 1650 daily)
3) Fitness 👟 (Exercise 3 hours every 6 days)
2/9: (For the early birds) 148lbs
2/15: (Official start date) 145.75lbs
2/21: 2/18 144.25, 2/19 144.25, 2/21 after a major carb load 146.5
2/27: 143.25lbs
3/5:
3/11:
3/17: Oh how I would love to see 139lbs on the scale! Heck, I would love to see 139.875lbs (I have a huge scale, like the doctors office, that measures accurately to 1/8th lb).
2/27 I decreased my water intake to about 3 quarts a day, didn’t exercise much but I ate light. This weigh in was the lowest I have ever had on this scale! I am feeling optimistic I can reach my goal weight for the challenge.🍀
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SW: 184.9 / 83.9
GW: 178.9
Mini Goal #1: Sleep at least 5hrs a night, time it!
Mini Goal #2: Prioritize healthy eating goals, even during work!
Progress to date: 3.0lbs
2/9: 84.5
2/15: 83.9
2/21: 82.8
2/27: 82.5 - New job, lost focus for a bit, this week will be better!
3/5:
3/11:
3/17:
🌈Luck!🌈
Previous challenges2021
Valentine's Day Challenge: -13.5lbs
St Patrick's Day Challenge: ?
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@acrylicfox I find it interesting what makes dieting hard for people. Are the treats at work difficult to pass by? Is it the social aspect at work that influences your diet? Do you not bring lunch? I use to regularly eat pretty bad at work but now I do better during my work week.0
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@chloeguo Way to go!!! Already 3.6 pounds down!!1
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@Louz163 Wow! 4 pounds down already! You are doing awesome!0
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@zaknjakesmum You got this! You can still lose 5 by St. Patty’s day. You are literally 1/2 pound from being out of the 200s. Take it day by day. Just think, with two carefully planned days, you could be out of the 200s!0
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Chocolate_is_my_Kryptonite wrote: »W: 286
CW:264.4
Goal weight for 3/17 is 255
My mini-goals are to drink a gallon of water a day and walk at least 3 days a week.
2/8 (because I weighed in this morning already) 264.4
Just under a gallon of water each day and no start to working out yet. Next week I will try to meet that goal.
2/12 (I like to weigh in on Fridays typically)259.4
2/19 260.4
2/26 258.6
WOW! You are dropping weight like crazy fast! Already down 5.8 pounds!!! You are rocking this challenge!
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MichelleMcKeeRN wrote: »@acrylicfox I find it interesting what makes dieting hard for people. Are the treats at work difficult to pass by? Is it the social aspect at work that influences your diet? Do you not bring lunch? I use to regularly eat pretty bad at work but now I do better during my work week.
Oh no, personally, it's because I'm working in hospitality, so I work through normal meal-times, which means when I finally do get home to my meal I'm tired and overly hungry and if I don't pay really close attention, I will overeat.
Just need to get my routine sorted out. I'll up the protein and carbs before I head to work so I can sail through and not be ravenous when I get home.
I guess it's about preplanning and focus, which I haven't had much to speak of this week.0 -
xxxtarable27xxx wrote: »MFP Original Start weight: 11/7/2020 292 lbs.
February Starting weight: 2/9/2021 247 lbs.
Goal weight: 233
Pick any mini goal:
Fitness 👟 (Exercise 3 hours every 6 days)
2/9: (For the early birds) 247 lbs.
2/16: (Official start date) Snowed in didn't get to weigh.
2/23: 239 lbs.
3/2:
3/9:
3/16:
Luck is on your side! 🌈
WOW! 8 pounds down already! You have to be feeling spectacular! 🧜🏻♀️
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acrylicfox wrote: »MichelleMcKeeRN wrote: »@acrylicfox I find it interesting what makes dieting hard for people. Are the treats at work difficult to pass by? Is it the social aspect at work that influences your diet? Do you not bring lunch? I use to regularly eat pretty bad at work but now I do better during my work week.
Oh no, personally, it's because I'm working in hospitality, so I work through normal meal-times, which means when I finally do get home to my meal I'm tired and overly hungry and if I don't pay really close attention, I will overeat.
Just need to get my routine sorted out. I'll up the protein and carbs before I head to work so I can sail through and not be ravenous when I get home.
That totally makes sense. I have been there so hard I would eat nonstop from the time I came home until bedtime 😱 I haven’t done that in a while but there was a while that that became my norm.
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UPDATE: So My birthday was this week, and I definitely indulged a little more than usual, so my weight is definitely reflective of that haha but it was worth it. I was 3 lbs lighter yesterday so I am fairly certain the increase is mostly dut to last night's dinner. Back to routine this week!
2/18 (late start) 137.8 lbs
2/21: 136.4 lbs
2/27: 139.6 lbs
3/5:
3/11:
3/17:1 -
Hi all -- it's great seeing everyone's progress on here! I'm sending out universal positive vibes and encouragement!!
I had a fairly successful week, but didn't feel as "on fire" with my goals as I have been lately and found myself just going through the motions about half the time. I had a little bit of a tough day mentally yesterday and wasn't in a great headspace -- just letting work stress get to me and feeling a little rebellious toward my healthy lifestyle goals. I went over on calories by about 250 (so still under maintenance, but not in line with my plan) and had to literally talk myself out of saying "eff it" for the day. I don't like the feeling of white-knuckling it like that! Feeling better today, so yay!
My questionable idea of breaking into my "saving-for-a-special-occasion" bag of chocolate-covered almonds as a reward for finishing my cycling challenge last week has just turned into a temptation that's not in line with my goals. On the plus side, I did make them last all week, but they're definitely a gateway food that makes me crave more junk food and it's just plain hard to stop eating them! I've been fitting them into my daily calorie goal, but sacrificing better foods to make space...it's just not worth it. I ceremonially dumped the remaining almonds in the garbage this morning Marie Kondo-style.
I have done 15 yoga sessions since 2/9 and haven't had any alcohol, so I am still on track with my other mini goals. I set aside another $30 for mountain bike park pass as a reward for a decent (but not amazing) week.
Mini goals:
1.) Complete virtual cycling tour from 2/14-2/20 -- focus on rest, hydration, and proper fueling! (DONE!)
2.) Work on flexibility by regular stretching or yoga practice -- goal is 30 sessions by St. Patty's (quality>duration)
3.) No alcohol through the end of February -- doing this to support BF, but will benefit me too!
4.) GW for this challenge is 179 or less
Reward:
MTB park season pass.
2/9: 183.4
2/15: 182.2
2/21: 181.6
2/27: 179.4
3/5:
3/11:
3/17: GOAL is 179 or less2 -
Starting weight: 208
Goal weight for challenge: 199 (to lose 9 lbs)
Ultimate goal: 160
Pick any mini goal:
1) Hydration 💦 Drink water at every meal.
2/15: 208
2/22: 207.5
3/1: 206.5
3/8:
3/15:
3/17:
I’m tracking my dates on Monday’s. So far, I’m taking it slow and steady!0 -
imlivengood5308 wrote: »imlivengood5308 wrote: »I'm in! Thanks for the motivation!
Starting weight: 198
Goal weight for challenge: 192 (6 lbs)
Pick any mini goal:
1) Continue running (very slow jog) 3 days a week, and continue daily yoga practice
2/15: 198
2/21:196.8
2/27: 198
3/5:
3/11:
3/17:
Week 1: Only made it to jog 2 x this week between lots of winter weather, but looks like this week will be better! I did keep to my daily yoga practice which was really helpful with feeling stuck inside.
Week 2: Not sure what happened this week, but I've been at or close to my calorie goal so I'm trusting the process and we'll see what the scale says next week! Again only got in two jogs, but also squeezed in a couple of solid walks and did my yoga 6 out of 7 days. Here's to week 3!
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pinknshady wrote: »pinknshady wrote: »I would love to start this challenge!! I have been at roughly the same weight for the past several years. I lost 10lbs last March and then COVID happened and I completely let go after being overwhelmed with job loss, kids in virtual school and just being hidden in general. I’ve gained about 20lbs in the past year 😳 which makes this the most I’ve ever weighed in my adult life minus pregnancies.
SW: 161.9
CW: 161.9
GW: 154
UGW: 135
Goals:
Drink a gallon of water and lose 6lbs
2/15- 161.9
2/21- 158.2
2/27- 157.7
3/5-
3/11-
3/17-
Still losing, but annoyed that it was slow going this week. I bumped up my calories to 1400 from 1200 bc my energy was so low the previous week. I’m going to keep my calories where they are and see what it looks like next weigh in.0 -
UPDATE! Well, I recently moved into an apartment and its been a little difficult keeping up with my diet. I still workout Throughout the week and have added walks and biking onto my workout schedules and some days my eating habits are good, other days I may binge! Overall, I'm not too disappointed because there's been a lot of changes, but! I'm still feeling good about this and confident that I could lose even just 3-5 pounds for the remainder of this challenge!!
Height: 5'2
SW: 173.8
GW: 160
UGW: 123
Progess: -0.5
My Goals:
1) Hydration: Drink a gallon of water a day
2) Diet; Eat low calorie dense foods every 2-3 hours.
3) Fitness; Exercise about an hour 5 days of the week.
4) Sleep: Follow a regular sleeping pattern
5) Stretch; Stretch every day or at least every workout day
2/9: 165.6
2/15: 164.2
2/21: 164.4
3/1: 165.1
3/5:
3/11:
3/17:
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I lost another 2 pounds. I have not been sticking with my mini-goals. I modified to the following:
1) Plank Challenge
2) 10,000 steps
3) Tracking food
4) Ab work out
17 days to the pot of gold instead of the pot belly! Motivated!
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Starting weight: 129
Goal weight for challenge: 123 (to lose 6 lbs)
Ultimate goal: 120
Mini Goals:
1- Fitness 👟 (Exercise 3 hours every 6 days)
Plan- exercise 30 minutes on bike & 10 on
arms six days/week = 4 hours)
2- Stay within calorie budget
Plan- whenever possible budget dinner
and dessert, if needed either add
extra workout or reduce desert
3- Drink at least 48oz, aiming for 64oz of water
Plan- other than coffee, drink only seltzer
until dinner (wine or beer) and then
seltzer
2/9: 129
2/15: 127
2/21: 126.5
2/27: 126
3/5:
3/11:
3/17:
Mini Goal Progress:
1- The habit of first morning coffee and then exercise, is set. 🎉
2- Calorie planning is working. Although, it still amazes me that there are a ridiculous amount of calories in a tiny slice of cake. 🎉
3- Drinking 48-64oz water. 😕0 -
imlivengood5308 wrote: »imlivengood5308 wrote: »imlivengood5308 wrote: »I'm in! Thanks for the motivation!
Starting weight: 198
Goal weight for challenge: 192 (6 lbs)
Pick any mini goal:
1) Continue running (very slow jog) 3 days a week, and continue daily yoga practice
2/15: 198
2/21:196.8
2/27: 198
3/5:
3/11:
3/17:
Week 1: Only made it to jog 2 x this week between lots of winter weather, but looks like this week will be better! I did keep to my daily yoga practice which was really helpful with feeling stuck inside.
Week 2: Not sure what happened this week, but I've been at or close to my calorie goal so I'm trusting the process and we'll see what the scale says next week! Again only got in two jogs, but also squeezed in a couple of solid walks and did my yoga 6 out of 7 days. Here's to week 3!
I am guessing one of these days you will drop 4-5 pounds over night. It happens.1 -
MichelleMcKeeRN wrote: »Chocolate_is_my_Kryptonite wrote: »W: 286
CW:264.4
Goal weight for 3/17 is 255
My mini-goals are to drink a gallon of water a day and walk at least 3 days a week.
2/8 (because I weighed in this morning already) 264.4
Just under a gallon of water each day and no start to working out yet. Next week I will try to meet that goal.
2/12 (I like to weigh in on Fridays typically)259.4
2/19 260.4
2/26 258.6
WOW! You are dropping weight like crazy fast! Already down 5.8 pounds!!! You are rocking this challenge!
Thank you so much! I am still early on in my whole journey so it is coming off a bit easier at this point. I fluctuate really bad though after the weekends.0 -
MFP Original Start weight: 11/7/2020 292 lbs.
February Starting weight: 2/9/2021 247 lbs.
Goal weight: 233
Pick any mini goal:
Fitness 👟 (Exercise 3 hours every 6 days)
2/9: (For the early birds) 247 lbs.
2/16: (Official start date) Snowed in didn't get to weigh.
2/23: 239 lbs.
3/2: 242 lbs. I was sick and slacked on my calorie counting.
3/9:
3/16:
Luck is on your side! 🌈1 -
I'm late to post, mostly because I was feeling really discouraged. When I weighed Monday, I was up after a week of stress eating and drinking. I know it's just data, and I'm already back down to where I was last week. So I post to remind people that the scale is just data. It does not define us and weight loss is not linear. I hit a bump and got knocked off but back on the wagon.
Mondays are weigh days for me...makes me think a little harder about my weekend choices!
SW: 153.2
GW: 149 (3+ lbs)
2/15: 153.2
2/22: 152.8 (-0.5)
3/1: 155 (what?!?!);
3/3 151.8 (extra weigh in bc of Monday)
3/8:
3/15:
3/17:
I am being very successful at water, but miss protein without very careful planning.2 -
Original SW: 252.8 (11/13/2020)
Challenge SW: 243.1 (2/5/2020)
Challenge GW: 235
Mini Goals:
* Ring Fit Adventure on weekends + at least 1 weeknight
* Limit snacks to 300cal per day
* At least one long (30+min) outdoor walk per week
I weigh in on Fridays, so I'm adjusting the check-in dates.
2/12: 241.4
2/19: 239.8
2/26: 239.8
3/5: 239.2
3/9:
3/12:
3/19:
Okay! Now we're back to getting somewhere. I'm loving the Ring Fit for my planned morning exercise, and my walk yesterday morning was very pleasant. I'm planning to work up to two hours since I have the time, but 30 minutes was eminently doable.
Snacking is still presenting a challenge, but I also have been logging both planned and unplanned snacks under the same heading, so maybe I need to reconfigure my diary and add a fifth meal slot for unplanned snacks so I can more clearly see what I'm doing.1 -
Challenge SW: 160
Challenge GW: 150
Mini Goals:
* No excessive snacking!!!
I weigh in on Fridays
2/12: 160
2/19: 159.6
2/26: 160.2
3/5: 159
3/9:
3/12:
3/19:1 -
causedinosaurs wrote: »UPDATE! Progress within my nutrition was definitely made🙌🏼 Yesterday I weighed in at 161, and today 163 but I'll take it🤝🏼
Height: 5'2
SW: 173.8
GW: 160
UGW: 123
Progess: -2.5
My Goals:
1) Hydration: Drink a gallon of water a day
2) Diet; Eat low calorie dense foods every 2-3 hours.
3) Fitness; Exercise about an hour 5 days of the week.
4) Sleep: Follow a regular sleeping pattern
5) Stretch; Stretch every day or at least every workout day
2/9: 165.6
2/15: 164.2
2/21: 164.4
3/1: 165.1
3/5: 163.1
3/11:
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Starting weight: 2/9 139.8lb
Goal weight:-7.5 lbs =132.3lb
Mini goal:
1) No late night snacks
2) Track calories on MFP
2/9: 139.8
2/15: 140
2/21: 138.8
2/27: 136.2
3/5: 137.8
3/11:
3/17:0
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