Jubilant July Accountability Thread!
booksnbrains
Posts: 119 Member
5'5"
154 lbs, 20.8% body fat
Goal: <20% body fat
I get to start the thread!! I've been looking forward to jumping back on the goals train
Goal 1: The Livestrong Pushup Challenge. The whole family is in. Starting with 5 and going to 60.
Goal 2: 5-6 veggie servings a day.
Goal 3: Try out carb cycling (high starch veggies every third day).
What are y'all up to this month?
154 lbs, 20.8% body fat
Goal: <20% body fat
I get to start the thread!! I've been looking forward to jumping back on the goals train
Goal 1: The Livestrong Pushup Challenge. The whole family is in. Starting with 5 and going to 60.
Goal 2: 5-6 veggie servings a day.
Goal 3: Try out carb cycling (high starch veggies every third day).
What are y'all up to this month?
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Age: 51
BMI: 24,7
Jan trend: -0.6
Feb trend: +0.2
Mar trend: +0.5
April trend: -0.7
May trend: -0.3
June trend: -
CW: 73.1
July GW: 71.5
Final GW: 71.0
02/07 : 73.1 - exactly where I was a month ago. I did great for three weeks and then undid the progress during my holidays. I'm back to business since Monday and I'm diving again. Next week, I'll also go to the office 1 day by bike, so hopefully I'll get some more movement.5 -
Age: 44
Height 5'5"
MFP Starting weight: 190
CW: 140.2
July GW: 139. 9
Final GW: I don't know. Somewhere between 125 and 135.
I have made a conscious decision that I'm going to mostly be maintaining this month - I'll not really be sure what my weight is doing until my period shows up, but my birthday is Monday, and it is one of TWO days I let myself have without logging or worrying during the year (the other is thanksgiving). I'm intentionally losing really slowly right now so. Not in any rush to get anywhere.
Still want to participate here and have some accountability, so. Here's to setting the bar low and setting up for success. I can probably manage three tenths of a pound in a month.
Non-scale goals: Do at least two new to me hikes, hit my protein goals, remember to take my vitamins.5 -
44
5' 8"
CW: 142.4
GW: ~135ish
Jan EW:143 - AVE 144.2
Feb EW - 142.5 - AVE 142.4
Mar EW - 142.0 - AVE 142.0
April/May/Most of June - no logging.. life happens
This month I'm going to focus on adding in more healthy greens...tons of veggies. Get back off so much mexican food - chips & salsa are the bane of my existance.
Complete 30 day workout challenge of sit-ups, squats, pushups and plank
Finally get average weight into 130s.
7/2 - 142.47 -
50 years old
163cm/5'3"
SW: 55kg/121lbs/25.4% body fat
CW: 50kg/110lbs/ ? body fat
GW: 50kg/110lbs+/ <20% body fat
This month I am focusing on building muscle. With more muscle my body fat and body fat % will naturally go down. I am okay with my weight going up as long as it is in the right places.7 -
CW: 132.8 lb.
July Goal Weight: 131 lb.
Goal Weight: 126
My goal is to cut back on added sugar. I'm doing it for my mental health more than anything. I have OCD and I think that my sugar addiction makes it worse.7 -
I'm new to MFP, a refugee from Sparkpeople which is closing in August. I saw this group and thought, since I'm technically in a normal weight range for my height, it might be a good fit for me.
I'm 5'8" and 156 lbs.
Goal weight for July: 150 lbs.
Goal weight Final: 125 lbs.
I need to get some ST into my workouts, and Booksnbrains' first post in this thread about the Livestrong Challenge has inspired me.
Goal 1: Livestrong Pushup Challenge (I can barely do one right now so I might not get to 60 by the end of 30 days, but should be able to add one every day or so.)
Goal 2: Livestrong Plank Challenge
Goal 3: Livestrong Squats Challenge
If I stick with these three every day, I should have a good base for a new ST routine next month.6 -
July 4th=Day 1
Goal accomplished:
5 Pushups, 1 set of 2 and 1 set of 3.
Plank, two sets of Wide-Arm Plank at 30 seconds each.
50 squats, 5 sets of 10.
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48 yrs
5' 4"
CW 129
GW 125
GW for July 127
Thanks for starting the thread @booksnbrains and for the idea of a challenge! Great idea to get the family on board. Im pretty strong but 60 pushups in a day sounds daunting so I am going to join you! For those that are interested, check this link:
https://www.livestrong.com/article/1012951-30day-pushup-challenge/
My July fitness goals:
- Pushup challenge
- bootxamp x2 week
- run x2 week (or powerwalk/hike)
- stretch & strength class x2 week
- walk dog, coach soccer, gardening etc
I am finally going to see my family after 2 yrs! The kids and I fly July 25, so I have 20 days to look my best. So, my non-fitness goals are: no cheese, no alcohol, and no dessert for 20 days! Eek.5 -
Accountability only works if you speak up, right? First time so here goes...
42 yrs
5'1"
CW 121
July GW 119
Total GW 115
I'm just beginning to feel better from starting treatment for low iron so I am torn between wanting to push and not wanting to keel over. Slow and steady! I can gain weight just looking at foods apparently, so for this month I will:
*Walk 4-5x/week (outdoors as often as possible)
*yoga stretches 3x/week
*Engage and participate in some fun school gym-style exercises with my youngest son 5x/week
High cholesterol has me needing to clean up my diet so for this month I am:
*cutting sweets down to 2x/week
*no butter
*1 measured serving of cheese/day
*adding as many veggies as I can!
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I. I am going to remove hiking from my July list. I just absolutely DESTROYED the ligaments in my ankle so 'back to walking' is the new goal LOL.7
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wunderkindking wrote: »I. I am going to remove hiking from my July list. I just absolutely DESTROYED the ligaments in my ankle so 'back to walking' is the new goal LOL.
Oh no @wunderkindking, you do not need this right now! Poor you!!!. I've destroyed all the ligaments in my ankle before and it is a long road back (to quote my physio 'it would've been better if you had broken it'). I wish for you a speedy recovery!1 -
wunderkindking wrote: »I. I am going to remove hiking from my July list. I just absolutely DESTROYED the ligaments in my ankle so 'back to walking' is the new goal LOL.
Ouch, I hope you'll heal well and quickly !0 -
Take care! Maybe try swimming?wunderkindking wrote: »I. I am going to remove hiking from my July list. I just absolutely DESTROYED the ligaments in my ankle so 'back to walking' is the new goal LOL.
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Eventually yes to swimming - but not yet. Swimming isn't weight bearing and is low/no impact, but there resistance and motion. That there's nothing internal to stabilize my ankle (Since I kinda tore or stretched it all out LOL) so kicking against resistance (ie: water) would be... not the best idea.
The silver lining here is that it DOES have me working more with weight stuff, which I often neglect because I get bored.4 -
50 years old
163cm/5'3"
SW: 55kg/121lbs/25.4% body fat
CW: 50kg/110lbs/ ? body fat
GW: 50kg/110lbs+/ <20% body fat
This month I am focusing on building muscle. With more muscle my body fat and body fat % will naturally go down. I am okay with my weight going up as long as it is in the right places.
I am definitely finding building muscle and eating to plan harder now I have menopause hormones to deal with. I'd love tips from other littlies in the same situation on how you've managed.
How are everyone's July plans tracking so far?2 -
SparkSpringtime69 wrote: »I'm new to MFP, a refugee from Sparkpeople which is closing in August. I saw this group and thought, since I'm technically in a normal weight range for my height, it might be a good fit for me.
I'm 5'8" and 156 lbs.
Goal weight for July: 150 lbs.
Goal weight Final: 125 lbs.
I need to get some ST into my workouts, and Booksnbrains' first post in this thread about the Livestrong Challenge has inspired me.
Goal 1: Livestrong Pushup Challenge (I can barely do one right now so I might not get to 60 by the end of 30 days, but should be able to add one every day or so.)
Goal 2: Livestrong Plank Challenge
Goal 3: Livestrong Squats Challenge
If I stick with these three every day, I should have a good base for a new ST routine next month.
Great to see others joining in on the push up challenge! How's your progress?1 -
48 yrs
5' 4"
CW 129
GW 125
GW for July 127
Thanks for starting the thread @booksnbrains and for the idea of a challenge! Great idea to get the family on board. Im pretty strong but 60 pushups in a day sounds daunting so I am going to join you! For those that are interested, check this link:
https://www.livestrong.com/article/1012951-30day-pushup-challenge/
My July fitness goals:
- Pushup challenge
- bootxamp x2 week
- run x2 week (or powerwalk/hike)
- stretch & strength class x2 week
- walk dog, coach soccer, gardening etc
I am finally going to see my family after 2 yrs! The kids and I fly July 25, so I have 20 days to look my best. So, my non-fitness goals are: no cheese, no alcohol, and no dessert for 20 days! Eek.
You got this! I hope your travels are safe!2 -
Checking in for week 2!
Goal 1: The Livestrong Pushup Challenge.
Goal 2: 5-6 veggie servings a day.
Goal 3: Try out carb cycling (high starch veggies every third day).
We were out of town for our anniversary all week. We did push ups in the hotel. I can't do 10 in a row, but I rested and didn't give up. I'm feeling it in my back instead of my arms, so I'm looking forward to a little more definition.
I managed to eat plenty of veggies (and other things...) on vacation. The carb cycling goal needs a little updating, but I was all taco salads and green smoothies on vacation.
We also went on a vacation hike!6 -
50 years old
163cm/5'3"
SW: 55kg/121lbs/25.4% body fat
CW: 50kg/110lbs/ ? body fat
GW: 50kg/110lbs+/ <20% body fat
This month I am focusing on building muscle. With more muscle my body fat and body fat % will naturally go down. I am okay with my weight going up as long as it is in the right places.
I am definitely finding building muscle and eating to plan harder now I have menopause hormones to deal with. I'd love tips from other littlies in the same situation on how you've managed.
How are everyone's July plans tracking so far?
Unfortunately, I can't help. I'm 51 but still no signs of the MP yet. And the month is going good.
May I ask you why you would like less than 20% bodyfat? That seems so low.0 -
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5' 4"
Last weigh-in: 6/24: 144.0
July goal: 138-140
Goal weight: 120-130
7/9: 143.4
and of course a pic of all the boys...
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44 years old
5'11" (180.3cm)
April SW: 176.5lb (80kg)
May SW: 174.9lb (79.3kg)
June SW: 172.8lb (78.4kg)
July SW: ~170lb (77.11kg)
Goal: 160-165lb ish (72.6-74.8kg ish)
June Goals
Continue working out and counting calories. -mostly done
Start physical therapy for my back. -did it!
July goals are same.
I keep falling asleep a I type this so I'll stop now! 😴😴😴3 -
wunderkindking wrote: »Age: 44
Height 5'5"
MFP Starting weight: 190
CW: 140.2
July GW: 139. 9
Final GW: I don't know. Somewhere between 125 and 135.
I have made a conscious decision that I'm going to mostly be maintaining this month - I'll not really be sure what my weight is doing until my period shows up, but my birthday is Monday, and it is one of TWO days I let myself have without logging or worrying during the year (the other is thanksgiving). I'm intentionally losing really slowly right now so. Not in any rush to get anywhere.
Still want to participate here and have some accountability, so. Here's to setting the bar low and setting up for success. I can probably manage three tenths of a pound in a month.
Non-scale goals: Do at least two new to me hikes, hit my protein goals, remember to take my vitamins.
7/10 - 139.6
Goal official met, I guess. We'll see w here the month actually ends. My deficit's pretty tiny but I might get that .6 out of there :P!4 -
48 yrs
5' 4"
CW 129
GW 125
GW for July 127
July 3 - 129
July 10 - 128.5
I was stuck around 130lbs for 6 months and suddenly my weight is dropping again, and I don't feel like I've changed much! The body is a mysterious thing. But whatever, I'll take it! Feeling good.
Pushup challenge is going well and I have my husband on board! We did 13 pushups yesterday, will do 15 today and rest day tomorrow. So far I can do them in one go without stopping, full military style from my toes but its getting hard. I think next week I will have to break them up morning and evening or something. But feeling strong! Thanks again @booksnbrains for the idea. We plan to do the plank and squat challenge next (doing them simultaneously sounds too complicated). I will post when I start those!
Otherwise almost all July goals are on track - have had no cheese or alcohol and am maintaining all my fitness goals. Only goal where I've failed (and failed HARD) is dessert / sweets. I cant deny myself ice cream in the summer! So I keep portions reasonable and figure that's good enough.3 -
OH! And I had a weird revelation yesterday! After thinking I was ALMOST 5'4" all my life, I measured myself and I am actually barely 5ft 3.5 inches. What? At 48 yrs old I'm too young and too fit to already be shrinking, right?? Eeek.
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OH! And I had a weird revelation yesterday! After thinking I was ALMOST 5'4" all my life, I measured myself and I am actually barely 5ft 3.5 inches. What? At 48 yrs old I'm too young and too fit to already be shrinking, right?? Eeek.
Nope:
https://www.premierhealth.com/your-health/articles/moving-ahead/why-am-i-losing-height-the-short-answer#:~:text=Women lose an average of,Albright, MD, orthopedic surgeon.
Most women lose average of 2" between 30 and 70. It just speeds up after that.2 -
July 3: 132.8 lb.
July 10: 130.8
July Goal Weight: 131 lb.
Goal Weight: 126
I hit my goal weight for the month according to the scale. I've been counting my calories everyday and FitnessPal said I should be losing a pound and a half a month.
I am on a pretty high dose of Prednisone this week. I got stung in the face by a hornet while I was riding my bicycle earlier this week, so the doctor prescribed it to me because my face was so swollen that I could barely see! Surprisingly, I haven't started retaining extra fluid yet. I feel lucky for that. It has helped my face so much, lol.4 -
wunderkindking wrote: »OH! And I had a weird revelation yesterday! After thinking I was ALMOST 5'4" all my life, I measured myself and I am actually barely 5ft 3.5 inches. What? At 48 yrs old I'm too young and too fit to already be shrinking, right?? Eeek.
Nope:
https://www.premierhealth.com/your-health/articles/moving-ahead/why-am-i-losing-height-the-short-answer#:~:text=Women lose an average of,Albright, MD, orthopedic surgeon.
Most women lose average of 2" between 30 and 70. It just speeds up after that.
Wow, thanks!! Interesting! I thought height loss was for little old ladies with osteoporosis (which I am NOT thankyouverymuch) but looks like I'm on track having lost about 1 inch so far. So, due to a recent birthday, I have to change my vital statistics from 47 yrs / 5'4" to 48 yrs / 5'3". It's like I'm a new person!! Ha ha! I wonder if this will change my MFP daily calorie recommendation.....4 -
Age: 51
BMI: 24,7
Jan trend: -0.6
Feb trend: +0.2
Mar trend: +0.5
April trend: -0.7
May trend: -0.3
June trend: -
CW: 73.1
July GW: 71.5
Final GW: 71.0
02/07 : 73.1 - exactly where I was a month ago. I did great for three weeks and then undid the progress during my holidays. I'm back to business since Monday and I'm diving again. Next week, I'll also go to the office 1 day by bike, so hopefully I'll get some more movement.
12/07: 73.2 - I'm maintaining, whilst on the wrong weight and with putting effort in to lose weight... grmbl. I was extremely active those past few days, so I hope it is mainly some bloating. I went diving on Thursday, bike2work on Friday, diving on Saturday and I have been moving furniture around yesterday as our new couch will be delivered on Thursday (Yaaaahhhh !) I'm expecting a drop here, so hopefully a bit lower next week.2 -
35
5' 4"
Last weigh-in: 6/24: 144.0
July goal: 138-140
Goal weight: 120-130
7/9: 143.4
7/12: 142.84 -
Finished up Day 8 of the challenges yesterday, half-way through day 9.
Turns out I can do 5 pushups per set right now, although I'm not getting quite as close to the ground as I should be. I've been getting closer and closer, so I expect by the end of this challenge I should be doing them with totally correct form.3
