TEAM: The Big Butt Theory (July)

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  • DaffyGirl88
    DaffyGirl88 Posts: 5,120 Member
    Weigh in week 2
    PW: 143.4
    CW: 143.0
  • DaffyGirl88
    DaffyGirl88 Posts: 5,120 Member
    Thursday 15 July

    Track: yes
    Under: yes
    Exercise: yes

    Steps: 16,306
    Water: 100 oz
  • CycleMomOf3
    CycleMomOf3 Posts: 336 Member
    Friday, July 16 weigh-in:
    PW: 209.2
    CW: 206.8
  • CycleMomOf3
    CycleMomOf3 Posts: 336 Member
    Thursday, July 15 daily check-in:
    Track: yes
    Under: yes
    Exercise: yes (a few laps at the township pool while the kids were swimming)
    Water: 80oz.

    My Garmin finally arrived yesterday evening, so I'm excited to play with that this weekend. :smiley:
  • annabananamc
    annabananamc Posts: 415 Member
    This week my class kicked my booty. I was so mentally exhausted with the long days that Tuesday and Wednesday NOTHING happened except a lot of laying around before and after class. Yesterday was a better day. I ran/walked in the AM with my Garmin (yay me) and then after work went and joined the YMCA!!!! I realized that I am not going to be able to workout in the morning every day, and most afternoons June-September we have rain after work. So now I have a built in plan B, and a way to workout when I travel, and NO EXCUSES for not having something to do to help me be healthier.

    I am also curious/exploring how to NOT have my self-esteem/self-worth wrapped up around the number on the scale or the days I don't make my MUAC goals. I need to be gentler on myself because the stress can send me spiraling.

    Weigh in today: 165.8 no change
    MUAC yesterday - on point

    Today - almost the weekend! Picking up my new cruiser bike and already scheduled a ride with my hubby on Sunday.
  • DaffyGirl88
    DaffyGirl88 Posts: 5,120 Member
    Feeling good! Just finished a 20 mile ride 🚴‍♀️ and an sitting in the AC in the locker room at my gym cooling off. 😎 First time here in 17 months. Tried opening my locker but I appear to have forgotten the combination. 🤣 No problem, it's empty anyway. Stay cool everyone!!
  • brandi_84
    brandi_84 Posts: 1,963 Member
    Weigh in
    183.6
  • maryc11
    maryc11 Posts: 415 Member
    user name = maryc11
    Date = Thursday July 15, 2021
    Tracked = Yes
    Exercise = Yes
    Under = Yes
    Water = 51 oz
    Steps = 2,400
  • CycleMomOf3
    CycleMomOf3 Posts: 336 Member
    @annabananamc I feel this. I'm a bit obsessive about exercise, and with little kids and no family, I can't get out as often as I'd like. I am seriously nasty to myself when I can't get out daily, pacing and testy (with myself) like a caged animal.

    I'm trying to forgive myself for my missed days (I move a lot and do a lot with the kids, but if it doesn't bring my HR to 145, I often dismiss it as frivolous and worthless, both of which are not true.) I also need to be more flexible and kind and forgiving of myself as I navigate these challenging summer months.

    As an example, I set my alarm to get up and go to the gym at 5am this week to say "Hey Fatty, get your *kitten* up and go to the gym." I mean, I'd be appalled if I heard that any of my friends or children or teammates had done that, but here I am, being so unkind to myself while I teach unconditional kindness to my people. I mean, I coach a group for Girls on the Run, for goodness sake!!

    Let's work on that self-love, woman!! :heart:

    @DaffyGirl88 Niiiiiiice ride!!!!!! :smiley:
  • gamommy2
    gamommy2 Posts: 117 Member
    Username Gamommy2
    Tracked yes
    Under yes
    Steps 7154
    Exercise no
    Water dnt
  • maryc11
    maryc11 Posts: 415 Member
    maryc11
    July 17 = 200.2
  • DaffyGirl88
    DaffyGirl88 Posts: 5,120 Member
    Friday 16 July

    Track: yes
    Under: yes
    Exercise: yes

    Steps: 12,784
    Water: 92 oz
  • CycleMomOf3
    CycleMomOf3 Posts: 336 Member
    edited July 2021
    Friday, July 16 check-in

    Tracked: yes
    Under: yes
    Exercise: meh. I walked my youngest to and from the bus stop a few blocks away and I hauled the wagon filled with kids stuff to and from the pool and I played with them in the pool. Shot some hoops with my twins for a bit. Nothing heavy but moving. So. Darn. Hot. 😕

    Water: 80+ oz
  • annabananamc
    annabananamc Posts: 415 Member
    Trying to stay positive this weekend... @CycleMomOf3 I hear you loud and clear - we are definitely similar in this regard.

    Picked up my new cruiser bike and hubby and I went for a short spin. Of course, I didn't test ride at the shop and the bottom bracket is creaky, so will need to take it back next week. Other than that, it is a sweet ride, and I can't wait for my road bike to be back from the shop, too. Cycling is starting to sound fun again, especially with my husband!

    I'm volunteering with our local bird rescue and I have my first transport this morning (red tide toxicity) so I may not get to exercise before we head to an afternoon wedding. But I'm going to be ok with that!
  • Krysless2
    Krysless2 Posts: 2,096 Member
    edited July 2021
    @annabananamc FYI I immediately sent you an invite to the hiking challenge with me and @DaffyGirl88 .
  • Lively_2020
    Lively_2020 Posts: 15 Member
    Username: Lively_2020
    Weigh in week: July Week 2
    Weigh in day: Friday
    Previous Week's weight: 280
    Todays Weight: 283
  • annabananamc
    annabananamc Posts: 415 Member
    Krysless2 wrote: »
    @annabananamc FYI I immediately sent you an invite to the hiking challenge with me and @DaffyGirl88 .

    Thanks so much! Remind me where I can find the invite, I don't remember seeing it anywhere, but I have so many apps and dashboards!
  • Krysless2
    Krysless2 Posts: 2,096 Member
    It’ll show up as a message received with a little number in the envelope at the top right corner of the Fitbit app Home Screen. 57ii9p43m7re.jpeg
  • thedestar
    thedestar Posts: 1,275 Member
    username thedestar
    weigh in week July week 2
    weigh in day friday
    current weight 175.5

  • HASWLRS
    HASWLRS Posts: 8,001 Member
    MINI ULTIMATE ACCOUNTABILITY CHALLENGE - JULY WEEK #1
    (Sunday the 4th to Saturday the 11th)

    Winner's Circle - 6 or 7 "yes" days

    @maryc11 (7)
    @CycleMomOf3 (6)
    @DaffyGirl88 (6)
    @murdog3t (6)

    Notable Effort - 4 or 5 "yes" days

    @annabananamc (4)
    @MargaretYakoda (4)

    Attempted

    @HASWLRS (3)
    @gamommy2 (2)
    @Krysless2 (1)

    We had four Winners for the first week of July, and that included the American 4th of July holiday, so no small feat!! Congratulations to Mary, Traci, Sue and Tami for a really strong start to the month!
  • HASWLRS
    HASWLRS Posts: 8,001 Member
    rollover weigh-in: 182.0
  • cmhubbard92
    cmhubbard92 Posts: 5,064 Member
    mooreshelly09
    Week 2
    PW: 173.0
    CW: 174.8

    Sigh, had a bad weekend of eating and then Monday my company had a lay off that included my brother and also my work BFF so the bad food and alcohol decisions continued through the week. Here's to a better decisions starting today. Happy Friday y'all <3

    @mooreshelly09 *hugs* I am sorry to hear about your friend and brother's layoffs. I hope you have managed to find some positivity through the start of the weekend!
  • cmhubbard92
    cmhubbard92 Posts: 5,064 Member
    Thursday, July 15 daily check-in:
    Track: yes
    Under: yes
    Exercise: yes (a few laps at the township pool while the kids were swimming)
    Water: 80oz.

    My Garmin finally arrived yesterday evening, so I'm excited to play with that this weekend. :smiley:

    @CycleMomOf3 I'm super excited for you receiving your new Garmin, and that I can see you in our little challenge, now! :) I'm sure you will explore many of the cool features this weekend!
  • cmhubbard92
    cmhubbard92 Posts: 5,064 Member
    edited July 2021
    This week my class kicked my booty. I was so mentally exhausted with the long days that Tuesday and Wednesday NOTHING happened except a lot of laying around before and after class. Yesterday was a better day. I ran/walked in the AM with my Garmin (yay me) and then after work went and joined the YMCA!!!! I realized that I am not going to be able to workout in the morning every day, and most afternoons June-September we have rain after work. So now I have a built in plan B, and a way to workout when I travel, and NO EXCUSES for not having something to do to help me be healthier.

    I am also curious/exploring how to NOT have my self-esteem/self-worth wrapped up around the number on the scale or the days I don't make my MUAC goals. I need to be gentler on myself because the stress can send me spiraling.

    Weigh in today: 165.8 no change
    MUAC yesterday - on point

    Today - almost the weekend! Picking up my new cruiser bike and already scheduled a ride with my hubby on Sunday.

    @annabananamc I am so happy that you turned a stressful week around! I hope that getting the YMCA membership will help you reinforce that plan B. Is the YMCA a transferable membership, where you can check in to other clubs under the same membership? I have been considering a YMCA membership at a discounted rate through my group. I definitely encourage being gentler on yourself! I often become too strict/harsh when I don't achieve my goals(and that has been happening a lot lately), but it is something that I definitely don't recommend. Stay positive, enjoy your new gym membership, and you CAN do this! :)
  • cmhubbard92
    cmhubbard92 Posts: 5,064 Member
    annabananamc I feel this. I'm a bit obsessive about exercise, and with little kids and no family, I can't get out as often as I'd like. I am seriously nasty to myself when I can't get out daily, pacing and testy (with myself) like a caged animal.

    I'm trying to forgive myself for my missed days (I move a lot and do a lot with the kids, but if it doesn't bring my HR to 145, I often dismiss it as frivolous and worthless, both of which are not true.) I also need to be more flexible and kind and forgiving of myself as I navigate these challenging summer months.

    As an example, I set my alarm to get up and go to the gym at 5am this week to say "Hey Fatty, get your *kitten* up and go to the gym." I mean, I'd be appalled if I heard that any of my friends or children or teammates had done that, but here I am, being so unkind to myself while I teach unconditional kindness to my people. I mean, I coach a group for Girls on the Run, for goodness sake!!

    Let's work on that self-love, woman!! :heart:

    DaffyGirl88 Niiiiiiice ride!!!!!! :smiley:

    @CycleMomOf3 sorry to tag you in a second post, but definitely do not be so hard on yourself! You are doing a great job with the exercise you are getting in, but weight loss 100% is completed by a calorie deficit, exercise only makes that deficit bigger, or allows you to consume a few extra calories when you need it. Don't talk negatively to yourself, and treat yourself how you want others to treat you or how you treat them! You can do this!

    Any exercise that gets you moving is a step in the right direction, even if it doesn't get your heart rate up. For example, strength training is just as important as cardio is, and it doesn't often raise your heart rate that high! Even if you don't get out for some cardio, do some intermittent push-ups, sit ups, planks, etc. spread throughout the day, and your body will thank you for that, too! Even if you fit these things in while doing different tasks- squats while brushing your teeth, a wall sit while waiting for a pot of water to boil, some push-ups or sit ups when you happen to watch TV and need a moving break, calf raises while waiting in line at the store, etc. Even if you walk around your house for ten minutes at an easy pace is better than not doing anything at all! :)

  • cmhubbard92
    cmhubbard92 Posts: 5,064 Member
    Trying to stay positive this weekend... CycleMomOf3 I hear you loud and clear - we are definitely similar in this regard.

    Picked up my new cruiser bike and hubby and I went for a short spin. Of course, I didn't test ride at the shop and the bottom bracket is creaky, so will need to take it back next week. Other than that, it is a sweet ride, and I can't wait for my road bike to be back from the shop, too. Cycling is starting to sound fun again, especially with my husband!

    I'm volunteering with our local bird rescue and I have my first transport this morning (red tide toxicity) so I may not get to exercise before we head to an afternoon wedding. But I'm going to be ok with that!

    @annabananamc I am just catching up with posts, so I am sorry for a second post but your local bird rescue volunteer work sounds exciting! I don't know much about birds, other than they fly, are pretty, and are admired from inside the house by my kitten. I hope your first transport was a success, and you thoroughly enjoyed the wedding today!

    Your cruiser bike sounds exciting! :) I have two bikes (a hybrid and a mountain bike) that I need to tinker around with a little bit to get them on the road. I love that you and hubby have something you can enjoy together! That is really important and exciting(other than having to get the new bike and the road bike fixed!) Have a great weekend!
  • cmhubbard92
    cmhubbard92 Posts: 5,064 Member
    @MargaretYakoda @maryc11 @DaffyGirl88 @CycleMomOf3 fabulous work for great losses this week! Keep up the great work! :smiley:
  • maryc11
    maryc11 Posts: 415 Member
    user name = maryc11
    Date = Saturday July 17, 2021
    Tracked = Yes
    Exercise = Yes
    Under = Yes
    Water = 68 oz
    Steps = 2,500
  • gamommy2
    gamommy2 Posts: 117 Member
    edited July 2021
    Username Gamommy2
    7/17
    Tracked yes
    Under yes
    Steps 10743
    Exercise no
    Water dnt
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