Glorious August - accountability thread
Antiopelle
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Here we go, August already !!
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: -
July trend: -0.3
CW: 72.8
August GW: 72
Final GW: 71.0
I am going down but soooooo slowly. Actually I think it's a pretty good strategy, I'm almost maintaining but just creeping closer to maintenance at the same time, so hopefully it will get easier to stay there.
02/08: 72.8
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: -
July trend: -0.3
CW: 72.8
August GW: 72
Final GW: 71.0
I am going down but soooooo slowly. Actually I think it's a pretty good strategy, I'm almost maintaining but just creeping closer to maintenance at the same time, so hopefully it will get easier to stay there.
02/08: 72.8
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48 yrs
5' 3"
CW 128
GW 125
GW for July 127
Aug 1 - 128lbs
I'm with you @Antiopelle - a very slow and steady loss is working for me too. Dropping one pound a month is perfect while I'm still staying fit and maybe putting on muscle. I have one more week on vacation so need to watch my diet until I get home and back to a routine.
August goals:
- finish the darn pushup challenge : I keep stalling, not bc I can't do it but bc I'm disorganized and forget.
- add the squat and plank challenge. Maybe if I do them all together I will remember!
- so my regular 5km runs plus bootcamp 2× per week.
- keep logging!2 -
44 yrs
5' 5"
CW 136.9
GW 135
GW for July 135
I don't know what my goal weight is and I am very half-hearted (at best) about weightloss at this point. More focused on recomp and fitness and not drifting UP.2 -
Hi again....
Life has continued to throw curve balls, and I'm trying my best to readjust my expectations of things (primarily around finances and income and what I can actually earn in this new-covid-economy), and the emotional turmoil that comes with all of that has been a bit of a roller coaster. Add in changing jobs, new jobs, new roles, new positions, new industries - I haven't been great in the food department since finishing up the 75 Hard challenge a few months ago.
As I attempt to accept my new reality and the massive set backs that come with it, I'm also attempting to regain control over my eating habits.
Stats:
43 / F / 5' 7"
CW: 151.8
GW: 135 and reassess
Goal for August is to consistently be in the 14X's even on high days. Ideally I'd like to see myself back in the 145 range, but that would be a stretch as I'm still determining my output vs intake with the new jobs at this point.2 -
Glad to have you back @HoneyBadger302 ! I sincerely hope the setbacks have come to an end and that you will feel more control over your worklife.
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Antiopelle wrote: »Glad to have you back @HoneyBadger302 ! I sincerely hope the setbacks have come to an end and that you will feel more control over your worklife.
Thanks - unfortunately the nearly 50% pay cut is still a major blow and about a 6-7 year set back that I am struggling to swallow - but, this is the reality I must succeed in, so trying to accept how things are and move forward. Thankfully, despite how much all of this bothers and depresses me, I'm still primarily a logic-driven individual and have made the best decisions I think I could given the circumstances.1 -
My Livestrong challenges have stalled at day 19. I've been doing a lot of heavy work around the house to get it ready to put up for sale, mostly in the basement. Up and down the stairs many times a day, moving heavy tools and furniture, parging the walls, painting, boxing things up and moving the boxes around have all taken the place of squats, planks and pushups for now. We should be done with all of the basement work by the middle of next week so I think I'll get back into the challenges then.2
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wunderkindking wrote: »44 yrs
5' 5"
CW (August 2) 136.9
GW 135
GW for August 135
I don't know what my goal weight is and I am very half-hearted (at best) about weightloss at this point. More focused on recomp and fitness and not drifting UP.
8-8: 134.2 <-- This looks alarmingly sharp from last week. It's not real. I can almost promise I'll be up to 136ish in 2 days. This is a 'my period started and also I'm kind of dehydrated' artificial low. I have one every month, somewhere. This one just happened to be on a weigh in day.1 -
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: -
July trend: -0.3
CW: 72.8
August GW: 72
Final GW: 71.0
I am going down but soooooo slowly. Actually I think it's a pretty good strategy, I'm almost maintaining but just creeping closer to maintenance at the same time, so hopefully it will get easier to stay there.
02/08: 72.8
09/08: 73.0 - Well, that's a disappointment. I did really well all week, and then suddenly some bad food choices over the weekend and there is a slap in the face.
This will, hubbie and I will walk a charity walk of 100 km (62 miles) over two days. Not sure we will get to the end, as we are getting pretty hot weather suddenly and I know my feet swell when I walk a lot in hot weather. We'll see how that goes.
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wunderkindking wrote: »wunderkindking wrote: »44 yrs
5' 5"
CW (August 2) 136.9
GW 135
GW for August 135
I don't know what my goal weight is and I am very half-hearted (at best) about weightloss at this point. More focused on recomp and fitness and not drifting UP.
8-8: 134.2 <-- This looks alarmingly sharp from last week. It's not real. I can almost promise I'll be up to 136ish in 2 days. This is a 'my period started and also I'm kind of dehydrated' artificial low. I have one every month, somewhere. This one just happened to be on a weigh in day.
9-9: Updating this soley for myself and illustrative purposes. Okay weight has steadied out at 135.5. That's more in line with expectations.2 -
Welp, I managed to hit my GW for July but now I'm stuck fluctuating in the 119-120 range. I've increased my calories (1100 to about 1300/day) and it honestly seemed to help but with the heat of August and super humidity I'm not as active outdoors as I was. The other issue is not letting calories get away from me. (why is snacking so easy?!) but writing this down does seem to help so:
42 yrs, 5'1"
CW 119.8
Aug GW 118
overall GW 115
I need to increase protein and decrease sugary snacks. Labs in two months for ferritin and cholesterol. I got this!3 -
48 yrs
5' 3"
CW 128
GW 125
GW for July 127
Aug 1 - 128lbs?
Aug 10 - 130 dammit
Home from my travels and back to my scale. Sigh While I stayed super active doing all sorts of hikes, walks and paddleboarding, it looks like I let my eating get away from me a wee bit, especially the last day. I really hope this is bloat and easy to get rid of because I worked so hard to get below 130lbs. It's crazy how it can take months to lose 2 pounds but you can gain it back in a day. Grrr.
But I'm back to my routine (although that also means sitting at my desk more) and I'm resolved to get back at it.
@Antiopelle that's a crazy fun challenge of a walk! Let us know how it goes!1 -
Fat week here, have not been good about food. Mentally a really rough week, and had no motivation to deal with being hungry on top of everything else.
Stats:
43 / F / 5' 7"
CW: 151.8
GW: 135 and reassess
8/13: 153.61 -
Hi everyone, I"m new to the group.
I"m not overweight but I have gained about 15 pounds in the last 2 years - menopause and COVID! Trying to work on losing it it, and I am struggling.I'm still fighting the effects of a broken foot from almost 2 years ago, that has slowed me down a great deal.
Stats:
53/F/5'8"
Current weight:155
GW - 145
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48 yrs
5' 3"
CW 128
GW 125
GW for Aug 127
Aug 1 - 128lbs
Aug 10 - 130 dammit
Aug 15 - 129.5
I've lost .5 lbs this week, but it's not even where I started the month, so I really have some work to do. Must control my portions!!! My hip and back have started bugging me again because I'm back from vacation and sitting more at my desk. I need to move around during the day as much as possible! And stretch. And not eat mindless snacks. And do the darn pushup challenge. And go for more runs
Voila my to do list for the rest of August!1 -
44 years old
5'11" (180.3cm)
April SW: 176.5 lbs
May SW: 174.9 lbs
June SW: 172.8 lbs
July SW: ~170 lbs
Mid-August SW: ~168.5 lbs
Goal: 160-165 lbs
Goals were to continue working out and count calories.
I have continued to regularly workout, no problem.
I have fallen off of tracking calories... I eat the same things a lot, so it's been okay, but I'd still like to make my way closer to 160. I need to recommit to tracking what I'm eating!
Happy August!2 -
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: -
July trend: -0.3
CW: 72.8
August GW: 72
Final GW: 71.0
I am going down but soooooo slowly. Actually I think it's a pretty good strategy, I'm almost maintaining but just creeping closer to maintenance at the same time, so hopefully it will get easier to stay there.
02/08: 72.8
09/08: 73.0 - Well, that's a disappointment. I did really well all week, and then suddenly some bad food choices over the weekend and there is a slap in the face.
This week, hubbie and I will walk a charity walk of 100 km (62 miles) over two days. Not sure we will get to the end, as we are getting pretty hot weather suddenly and I know my feet swell when I walk a lot in hot weather. We'll see how that goes.
16/08: 74.0 - The disappointment just became even greater. Yes, I did move a lot last week, but I also made some pretty crappy food choices. I just hope and pray there is a ton of water in this number as some of my muscles are sore from the charity walk. Speaking of which: it was great fun!! Day one, I completed the 50k nicely and tallied 60.000 steps in one go. However, the second day when waking up at 06h00 am, by body was so sore I could hardly move. On top of that I noticed blood filled blisters on my feet, which I didn't feel the day before as I was still loaded on adrenaline. Hubby started and I followed by bike; he did complete the full 100k ! So proud of him
But anyhow, I need to pull my act together and start to reasses my food intake, especially since we start a two week break on Friday. We are going to the Netherlands, in a little cabin at the sea to do some serious diving. I usually lose weight during those as we are mega active, so I simply have to do this ! I have to. Do this. Period.2 -
48 yrs
5' 3"
CW 128
GW 125
GW for Aug 127
Aug 1 - 128lbs
Aug 10 - 130 dammit
Aug 15 - 129.5
I've lost .5 lbs this week, but it's not even where I started the month, so I really have some work to do. Must control my portions!!! My hip and back have started bugging me again because I'm back from vacation and sitting more at my desk. I need to move around during the day as much as possible! And stretch. And not eat mindless snacks. And do the darn pushup challenge. And go for more runs
Voila my to do list for the rest of August!
I feel you, it is difficult when sitting at a desk all day, but you can do it !Hi everyone, I"m new to the group.
I"m not overweight but I have gained about 15 pounds in the last 2 years - menopause and COVID! Trying to work on losing it it, and I am struggling.I'm still fighting the effects of a broken foot from almost 2 years ago, that has slowed me down a great deal.
Stats:
53/F/5'8"
Current weight:155
GW - 145
Welcome!!
A broken foot is no small thing. I broke my ankle in several places back in 2006 and it takes some years indeed before you are back to a 95% normal. Try to find some exercises that are gentle on the feet (biking, swimming) and remember that 80% of weight management is the calories in - I should preach that to myself at this moment though. Take care!1 -
wunderkindking wrote: »wunderkindking wrote: »44 yrs
5' 5"
CW (August 2) 136.9
GW 135
GW for August 135
I don't know what my goal weight is and I am very half-hearted (at best) about weightloss at this point. More focused on recomp and fitness and not drifting UP.
8-8: 134.2 <-- This looks alarmingly sharp from last week. It's not real. I can almost promise I'll be up to 136ish in 2 days. This is a 'my period started and also I'm kind of dehydrated' artificial low. I have one every month, somewhere. This one just happened to be on a weigh in day.
8-9 was bounced up to 135.5 as expected.
8-16 - back down to 134.2 only this time it's been there several days running and is 'real'.
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@Antiopelle 60,000 steps in a day has to be a new record! No wonder you were sore. I'm sorry to hear about the blisters. I bet that knocked you out for a few days. Hang in there!1
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Thanks @k8richer . Meanwhile, I've lost the extra kilo, so it was probably just water weight from the sore muscles. Yeah !
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I'm 70 and about 167cm and 70.5 kilos. I got down to a weight I was happy with five years ago - 67 kilos, but I've crept up slowly. I'd like to get a couple of those kilos back off. I don't know if it's just age or less activity or both (maybe eating more too - not sure) but the weight gain is stubborn! Maybe I have to go back to calorie-counting again! I hope not.1
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44 yrs
5' 5"
CW (August 2) 136.9
GW 125/130, I dunno.
GW for August 135
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8/9 - I35.5
8/16 - 134.2
8/21 - 132.62 -
48 yrs
5' 3"
CW 128
GW 125
GW for Aug 127
Aug 1 - 128lbs
Aug 10 - 130 dammit, vacation weight
Aug 15 - 129.5
Aug 21 - 128.5 yay!
I've been so good this week. Lots of workouts with strength, some cardio, but mostly I've been so busy with work that I haven't had a 'hmm, let's have a snack' moment. Plus I'm not overeating in the evening. I eat a big protein breakfast, lunch is quick and then the secret to my evenings and not over eating is that 4 days per week I am coaching my kids soccer right in the middle of our usual dinner time. I get them fed before and after to be sure they have good energy, but I'm just grazing, grabbing something as I pack bags and get them out the door. As long as I'm grabbing protein and not chips or a plain white bagel (for example), I feel full and fine. So I think the trick to my weight is being busy - not so busy that I don't make time for fitness, but being busy so my mind doesn't go for snacks and I don't have time for extra portions and a glass of wine every day.2 -
I was sick all of last week - fever Mon-Wed, and just worn out the rest of the week with bouts of feeling slightly worse or slightly better. Saturday afternoon (after sleeping for 15 hours!!) I felt much better, and that has held so far (plus medications got started on Saturday morning).
Weighed myself once last week, but didn't record it.
Stats:
43 / F / 5' 7"
CW: 151.8
GW: 135 and reassess
8/13: 153.6
8/23: 1511 -
48 yrs
5' 3"
CW 128
GW 125
GW for Aug 127
Aug 1 - 128lbs
Aug 10 - 130 dammit, vacation weight
Aug 15 - 129.5
Aug 21 - 128.5 yay!
Aug 29 - 128lbs
It is *funny not funny* that I am thrilled to be back to the weight I was at the start of August. Feels like an achievement even though I've made no actual progress. I am putting on muscle however and gaining definition especially in my shoulders/arms, so there is that! Maybe that's why I'm feeling good about being 128lbs....again.
Kids start school soon and the fall always feels like a fresh start. Any ideas for fitness challenges?? Maybe I should restart the Livestrong pushup/squat challenges (never did get past day 20 or so...just kept forgetting!). Or sign up for a 10km run, if I can find one happening in-person (these virtual events just don't motivate me).
See you all in the September thread!0 -
5' 5"
CW (August 2) 136.9
GW 125/130, I dunno.
GW for August 135
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8/9 - I35.5
8/16 - 134.2
8/21 - 132.6
8-29 - 132.9
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