Step it up for September - Accountability thread
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Hi all, I would love to join this group if you'll have me. I am UK based. 5"8, around 142lbs at the moment, I have a pretty healthy and active lifestyle (mainly running/cycling) but enjoy chocolate and treats too much, and have a habit of stress-eating which is what I'm hoping to break with accountability on MFP. I'm 44. Hope to chat to you all soon!2
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@TooManyMinstrels sounds like you've come to the right place!! LOL your struggle sounds oh too familiar and we are all in this together!0
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5'4" 54
9/30: 134.6
I've kept up my exercise (running & weight training) but my eating has been out of control. I'm up 5 pounds but not so worried about the scale, it's the quality of food that I care about. I've been eating too much sugar!
Luckily, 2 of my sisters and my mom have all started eating better/drinking more water/working out so I have plenty of competition to keep me motivated. Plus it means I keep in touch with them more to see how they are doing.1 -
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5' 3"
CW 128
GW 125
GW for Sept: 127 lbs
Sept 4 - 128
Sept 12 - 129.5
Sept 20 - 129
Sept 30 - 129
Well, my September plan didn't work out as I had hoped, but whatever. I am starting to think my body is naturally in maintenance mode and that's ok. I'm feeling pretty fit and strong which is my goal. I've been in the 128-130 range for many months. But that won't stop me from still trying to lose a pound or two!
I'm also (not every day, but mostly) aware and in control of what goes into my body which is the point of being on MFP. And feeling connected and supported by all of you, which is awesome.
On to October!1 -
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5' 3"
CW 128
GW 125
GW for Sept: 127 lbs
Sept 4 - 128
Sept 12 - 129.5
Sept 20 - 129
Sept 30 - 129
Well, my September plan didn't work out as I had hoped, but whatever. I am starting to think my body is naturally in maintenance mode and that's ok. I'm feeling pretty fit and strong which is my goal. I've been in the 128-130 range for many months. But that won't stop me from still trying to lose a pound or two!
I'm also (not every day, but mostly) aware and in control of what goes into my body which is the point of being on MFP. And feeling connected and supported by all of you, which is awesome.
On to October!
I'm in a similar spot with similar numbers and. It's fine. I'm honestly just admitting to myself that no, I'm not really ready to eat less than I am for a fairly minor change in weight and probably no aesthetic or performance improvement. Recomp? Sure. Go even harder at exercise and eat less? I've gone about as far as I'm willing to go with it. I'd LIKE to see 125 but. 128-130 is about where I've settled, unless I get a surprise with my period and that's ok1 -
I'm in a similar spot with similar numbers and. It's fine. I'm honestly just admitting to myself that no, I'm not really ready to eat less than I am for a fairly minor change in weight and probably no aesthetic or performance improvement. Recomp? Sure. Go even harder at exercise and eat less? I've gone about as far as I'm willing to go with it. I'd LIKE to see 125 but. 128-130 is about where I've settled, unless I get a surprise with my period and that's ok[/quote]
Exactly! I could go harder at fitness but I don't really have time. I could also be stricter with my diet but I like food and I don't want to be a weird role model for my teenagers....2 -
Yeah, and that's what my husband was trying to point out to me when he said I was chasing a number on the scale. What is losing 3-5lbs really going to change for me when I'm already within a healthy weight range? ...nothing. It's going to make 0 difference to my life, except maybe changing my numerical pants size which again changes nothing.
I don't know I'd still like to sit solidly around 125 +/- 2 or 3 but I have to acknowledge that for me that's mostly an ego thing.
And. I really don't want to model weirdness to my young adult kids - or even model it to my friends or forum members.1 -
5'4" 35
9/15: 150.0 (late afternoon before dinner weigh in)
9/19: 145.0 (morning weigh in)
9/23: 144.8 (late night after dinner weigh in)
9/30: 146.0 (couple days of s&*t eating)1 -
Oh my wunder my hubby said the same thing! That it was the number on the scale that I have/had in my head and if I don't hit this special 110lb weight I am not what I want even though I am super small at 117ishlbs and have gotten lean working out doing strength training. I mean at what point is it enough already and get over yourself is it really worth it...
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