TEAM: The Big Butt Theory (July)
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MUAC Daily Post: Thursday (7/21)
Track: yes
Calories: no but kind of close
Exercise: yes
Fast: goal 16 hr actual 17 hrs 15 min1 -
Update: Thu 21st Jul
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes under, completed my 42hr fast, actually did 43hrs 27mins!! Feel pretty good. It's was also great not to have to cook or think about what to eat
Exercise: Yes - 12119 steps, 3.62 mile walk in 70 mins and 30mins of Upper Body strength training
Goals/Day/Comments: Got myself a 2.2litre water bottle with drink timings so managed to drink a lot today, yay!
Regarding the weight gain, I feel you ladies mine is creeping up as well but noticed I am leaning out even if the scale doesn't show it.1 -
Mooreshelly09
PW: 185.8
CW: 191.4
Sorry y’all. I knew it was gonna be bad. Working to get my eating back under control and doing what I can with exercise.3 -
Thursday 21 July
Track: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes
Weigh-in Week 3
PW: 140.2
CW: 139.9
BOOM!! There it is! I've been trying to get below 140 for three years now!!! Kept getting close, but just couldn't bust through.5 -
MUAC Daily Post: Friday (7/22)
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes - Gross Under / 💧148 oz.
Exercise: Yes - 💪315 kcal’s : Yoga, Walking + Strength ⛑ +21 PAI (253), 👟 9,845
Goals/Day/Comments: Legs are feeling much better but not normal yet. I might take kids to rec center this evening so I can soak in hot tub.
"Believe in yourself. Trust the process. Change forever." - Bob Harper1 -
DaffyGirl88 wrote: »Thursday 21 July
Track: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes
Weigh-in Week 3
PW: 140.2
CW: 139.9
BOOM!! There it is! I've been trying to get below 140 for three years now!!! Kept getting close, but just couldn't bust through.
@DaffyGirl88 this is huge! What fantastic Friday news, congratulations. Thanks so much for sharing. And regarding NEAT, learning everything that pours into my TDEE changed my lifestyle. This aspect alone turned me into a fidgeting, toe tapping, toosh sliding, pacing, kegel queen. 😉
Same goes for you @Naija82, I’ll take my measurements over the scale anytime!
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Weigh in
189.81 -
JbeanR0212 wrote: »WEIGH IN
Username: sandkp
July Week #3
startingW: 225.4
HighestW: 226.0
PW: 203.0
CW: 206 4
Okay team.. I am floundering and that mountainclimber is rising again. I watch the scale rise and just picture the price is right game... at what weight does it fall off the mountain? I also know that carbs aka pasta for me creates an instant gain that doesnt go away. I can gain 1 or 2 lbs overnight and then never fall back to the before weight. I was 197 end of May.. summer with the boys home and fixing more homey meals definitely has not helped me! I have picked up more exercise with GoT challenge but not back to the high intensity stuff I was doing in dec to feb.. but then had to back off for fear of injury. I wont give up, just have to reevaluate how best to get a good workout... if I dont sweat I dont seem to lose... weights may tone but they just have me hold or gain. I know the scale isnt everything... that is why I measure too.. and yeah they have gone up too. I need to refocus my food plan in my eating window and maybe try some longer fasting to jumpstart myself.
Sorry for rambing here but it helps me to go back n read my rambled thoughts.
@sandkp hang in there. Ramble away, that’s what we are here for & I use that log in the same way (the Just Give Me 10 Days group all utilizes this tracking mentality). Fasting is great but remember your body needs nourishment too so please don’t turn it into a punishment. I personally love carbs & I believe in their power. I have found cycling them (alternating days - high carb/low fat/low protein/high intensity cardio - low carb/high fat/high protein) is my ticket to success. Not only does it power my workouts, it helps keep cravings down so I don’t binge and seems to keep my metabolism confused/challenged. I‘ve heard great advice from DaffyGirl88 too….. export your data, look for a trend & try adjusting. Since you have modified your diet with the boys home and exercise from GoT you may just be carrying some bloat and retaining water. I have found that affects me more than you would think. Not an expert, maybe all the fasting has slowed your metabolism? You could try many small snacks throughout the day for a week and see if it gives you the boost you are looking for 🤷♀️. Give yourself some grace but don’t give up. Squeezing you virtually over here 🤗.
@JbeanR0212 Thanks for the information. I definitely like food too much to make it a punishment. Carbs in some forms are okay - just pasta noodles seem to stick to me like glue. I was wondering about the water/bloat but feel like I have been using that excuse as to why it has been on the steady climb so at some point I have to bite the bullet and say hey Chicka - get with is - it is YOU that needs the reset. I will take your suggestions into account as I work through my plan over the next couple weeks. I plan to dive into some research and make a good plan and part of that plan is knowing when I can and cannot execute it to start... so hoping the timing will be after the move in back to college as I know I will be better at not failing if I do that instead of the next couple weeks. In the mean time I plan to work on my exercise routine and if I carry water/bloat due to that while adjusting that will be okay.1 -
DaffyGirl88 wrote: »WEIGH IN
Username: sandkp
July Week #3
startingW: 225.4
HighestW: 226.0
PW: 203.0
CW: 206 4
Okay team.. I am floundering and that mountainclimber is rising again. I watch the scale rise and just picture the price is right game... at what weight does it fall off the mountain? I also know that carbs aka pasta for me creates an instant gain that doesnt go away. I can gain 1 or 2 lbs overnight and then never fall back to the before weight. I was 197 end of May.. summer with the boys home and fixing more homey meals definitely has not helped me! I have picked up more exercise with GoT challenge but not back to the high intensity stuff I was doing in dec to feb.. but then had to back off for fear of injury. I wont give up, just have to reevaluate how best to get a good workout... if I dont sweat I dont seem to lose... weights may tone but they just have me hold or gain. I know the scale isnt everything... that is why I measure too.. and yeah they have gone up too. I need to refocus my food plan in my eating window and maybe try some longer fasting to jumpstart myself.
Sorry for rambling here but it helps me to go back n read my rambled thoughts.
@sandkp oh hon, ramble away. As @JbeanR0212 said, that's what we're here for. I totally understand about the pasta, it does the same thing to me.
I know it's a PITA to fix two separate meals but is there any way that you can make the high carb/fat meal for the guys and a smaller healthier version for yourself? Can you live by the 85/25 rule? Make sure that your breakfast and lunch are on point so that there's room in your allowance for dinner? Make meat, potatoes and a vegetable and let them have the potatoes while you have meat & vegetable? Or even (heaven forbid) make a healthy version for all? 
My kids would've balked if I made them eat like I do all the time but were OK with one night a week. Make pasta primavera instead of meat sauce? No doubt the boys are out with friends some nights and not home for dinner? Have a cobb salad (or something similar) on those nights banking calories for when they are home. I'm throwing out a lot of random ideas here, find one (or two) that work for you.
While my diet is by no means perfect (or I wouldn't need to be here) I'll tell you what works for me. I eat the same thing for breakfast every day. Yes, every day. I have an egg beater omelet with either spinach and feta or cheddar and jalapenos. I have the same thing every day for lunch M-F, grilled chicken breast and salad (wine vinegar and EVOO for dressing). So for dinner I have some leeway, but I still try to control it. I have a salad for dinner every night, same V&O dressing. Lettuce, spinach, onion, bell pepper, they take up space with few calories. Then we have a protein (steak, pork, more chicken...) and a vegetable. My husband likes rice and mashed potatoes, who doesn't?? I'll take a small spoon of those and then fill up on the other things. My husband is happy because he has his meat and starch and I'm happy because I have my meat and veggies.
You can do this, I know you can. You just might have to get creative. Are the boys off with friends or home all the time? Are there activities you can do together like kayaking, biking, hiking or pickleball at Baggett Park? Even bowling (if you stay away from the soda and fries LOL)! It's active and you can spend time with them too. Win/win!
Losing weight doesn't require you to kill yourself with excessive rounds of HIIT cardio. It just requires that you burn more calories than you take in. Your body doesn't care if you are walking through the local park or doing crossfit. There's a thread with dozens of pages of ideas on Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT). If I can find it I'll post the link. It frequently gets *bumped* because it's so popular and full of good information.
And OBTW...I now have the price is right yodeling stuck in my head TYVM.
@DaffyGirl88 Thanks for all the insight here. It is all so very helpful. I plan to dig in the next two weeks and come up with a plan. I will do a dive on that Link you shared also. Lots of good info there from my quick peek.
I had to laugh - my boys seem like they are ALWAYS here for food/dinner. They don't seem to be the normal teen/early 20's kiddos - they hang at home more than they are out. They definitely don't balk at healthy food - they are athletes/fitness guys so they don't mind eating it. They just require ALOT of food and sometimes that homecooked comfy meal is so much easier in bulk. The bad part of that for me is that it doesn't bother them - they burn it right off - just mom has it all stick around. I also have a hard time doing some of this stuff when they are home because in the mama mindset - they don't get that good homecooking in the mealplan at school. I would say it is my mind that has to change more than their tastebuds.
I do get the exercise calorie in and calorie out theory but in my journey I have definitely seen a pattern of better reliable loss when I do some higher intensity stuff - but I have to balance that with the knee issue and while I have been nursing that back to the higher intensity by low impact / bike and walking I have noticed the slow down of loss... when the knee is good and the high is there in the weekly routine, the loss is more consistent and constant.
I apologize for the Price is Right Yodel -It NEVER seems to go away! LOL -- that is exactly what went through my mind back in October when I jumped back on here at my highest and decided I was doing something. I was driving to Western MD in the Mountains and just looking at the view - unhappy in my own thoughts and that popped in my head. Probably had to do with the scenery but definitely is my motivation. That cliff he hits has that high number on it and I don't want to be close again. I don't even want to be back within 20... so a little work to keep that at bay.1 -
DaffyGirl88 wrote: »Thursday 21 July
Track: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes
Weigh-in Week 3
PW: 140.2
CW: 139.9
BOOM!! There it is! I've been trying to get below 140 for three years now!!! Kept getting close, but just couldn't bust through.
Well done, I'm trying to crack the 130s to2 -
Update: Fri 22nd Jul
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes under, fasted for 22hrs 18mins.
Exercise: Yes - 12483 steps, 1.84 mile walk in 35 mins and 43mins of running including 4 min walk break
Goals/Day/Comments: Keep at the water drinking.2 -
Friday 22 July
Track: yes
Under: no
Exercise: yes
Stay cool out there.2 -
MUAC Daily Post: Saturday (7/23)
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes - Net Under / 💧182 oz.
Exercise: Yes - 💪712 kcal’s : Yoga, Water aerobics + swimming ⛑ +16 PAI (239), 👟 8,136
Goals/Day/Comments: Enjoyed my time at the pool yesterday. Put some work in & then basked it the heat while letting the jets massage me for a bit.
“You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing that we call ‘failure' is not the falling down, but the staying down.” - Mary Pickford1 -
Weekly Post:
Username: @susanshaughnessy80
Week: July Week 3
Weigh-in day: Saturday, July 23
Previous Week's Weight: 201.8
Today's Weight: 203.0
So sorry for my absence. I did start tracking again today. I’ve been thinking I should drop out for a while since I haven’t been contributing.4 -
JbeanR0212 wrote: »susanshaughnessy80 wrote: »Weekly Post:
Username: @susanshaughnessy80
Week: July Week 2
Weigh-in day: Saturday, July 16
Previous Week's Weight: 198.4
Today's Weight: 201.8
Ugh. So sorry I’m still off track. Peace & blessings to you all ❤️
@susanshaughnessy80 hang in there. We all have ups & downs in this journey. Between the heat & the holiday many are fighting the climb. Sending you virtual hugs.
Thank you so much! Hugs back!!
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susanshaughnessy80 wrote: »Weekly Post:
Username: @susanshaughnessy80
Week: July Week 3
Weigh-in day: Saturday, July 23
Previous Week's Weight: 201.8
Today's Weight: 203.0
So sorry for my absence. I did start tracking again today. I’ve been thinking I should drop out for a while since I haven’t been contributing.
@susanshaughnessy80 self care is important. Never apologize for taking care of yourself, ever!!! If you need a break, take it. Mental burnout (and the crash that comes with it) is the worst but don’t give up on us…. I refuse to give up on you!2 -
JbeanR0212 wrote: »susanshaughnessy80 wrote: »Weekly Post:
Username: @susanshaughnessy80
Week: July Week 3
Weigh-in day: Saturday, July 23
Previous Week's Weight: 201.8
Today's Weight: 203.0
So sorry for my absence. I did start tracking again today. I’ve been thinking I should drop out for a while since I haven’t been contributing.
@susanshaughnessy80 self care is important. Never apologize for taking care of yourself, ever!!! If you need a break, take it. Mental burnout (and the crash that comes with it) is the worst but don’t give up on us…. I refuse to give up on you!
@susanshaughnessy80 What she said! 😊🥰2 -
JbeanR0212 wrote: »susanshaughnessy80 wrote: »Weekly Post:
Username: @susanshaughnessy80
Week: July Week 3
Weigh-in day: Saturday, July 23
Previous Week's Weight: 201.8
Today's Weight: 203.0
So sorry for my absence. I did start tracking again today. I’ve been thinking I should drop out for a while since I haven’t been contributing.
@susanshaughnessy80 self care is important. Never apologize for taking care of yourself, ever!!! If you need a break, take it. Mental burnout (and the crash that comes with it) is the worst but don’t give up on us…. I refuse to give up on you!
Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️
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DaffyGirl88 wrote: »JbeanR0212 wrote: »susanshaughnessy80 wrote: »Weekly Post:
Username: @susanshaughnessy80
Week: July Week 3
Weigh-in day: Saturday, July 23
Previous Week's Weight: 201.8
Today's Weight: 203.0
So sorry for my absence. I did start tracking again today. I’ve been thinking I should drop out for a while since I haven’t been contributing.
@susanshaughnessy80 self care is important. Never apologize for taking care of yourself, ever!!! If you need a break, take it. Mental burnout (and the crash that comes with it) is the worst but don’t give up on us…. I refuse to give up on you!
@susanshaughnessy80 What she said! 😊🥰
Thank you very much! ❤️❤️❤️2 -
Username: maryphum@cox.net
Weigh in day: Wednesday
PW: 167.8
CW: 168.8
I'm very frustrated and discouraged with my new medication although I have less pain. Week 4 started on Friday and I increased my dose again. This will be my maintenance dose. I need to figure out how to avoid any more weight gain on this medication.4 -
DaffyGirl88 wrote: »Thursday 21 July
Track: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes
Weigh-in Week 3
PW: 140.2
CW: 139.9
BOOM!! There it is! I've been trying to get below 140 for three years now!!! Kept getting close, but just couldn't bust through.
Congratulations!🥳1 -
📊: No
⬇️: Yes
👟: Yes
💬: My body is finally fat adapted, ready to lose weight! Happy I did it because I have zero carb cravings. Went to the movies and everyone was eating popcorn with snacks and I didn’t feel left out or tempted. Amazing feeling, now its time to get shredded lol
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Saturday 23 July
Track: mostly 😂
Under: probably not 😁
Exercise: of course!!
Got company for the weekend, have read your posts and will catch up on replies tomorrow. Stay cool everyone! It's 🥵 out there!3 -
MUAC Daily Post: Sunday (7/24)
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes - Gross Under / 💧168 oz.
Exercise: Yes - 💪348 kcal’s : Tai Chi, Walking + strength ⛑ +23 PAI (213), 👟 13,159
Goals/Day/Comments: Controlled portions without excess snacking (gathered in kitchen to socialize) during yesterdays events. Thought it was a dream until I rolled over…… woke up next to my ex. Anyhow 1,000 steps back and ALOT to unpack. Now to get her out of my house before the kiddos wake to also re-live heartbreak. Something tells me a plethora of emotions are about to slam the scale.
"Self-care is how you take your power back." - Lalah Delia1 -
JbeanR0212 wrote: »susanshaughnessy80 wrote: »Weekly Post:
Username: @susanshaughnessy80
Week: July Week 3
Weigh-in day: Saturday, July 23
Previous Week's Weight: 201.8
Today's Weight: 203.0
So sorry for my absence. I did start tracking again today. I’ve been thinking I should drop out for a while since I haven’t been contributing.
@susanshaughnessy80 self care is important. Never apologize for taking care of yourself, ever!!! If you need a break, take it. Mental burnout (and the crash that comes with it) is the worst but don’t give up on us…. I refuse to give up on you!
What she said! We are all here for each other ❤️2 -
mooreshelly09 wrote: »JbeanR0212 wrote: »susanshaughnessy80 wrote: »Weekly Post:
Username: @susanshaughnessy80
Week: July Week 3
Weigh-in day: Saturday, July 23
Previous Week's Weight: 201.8
Today's Weight: 203.0
So sorry for my absence. I did start tracking again today. I’ve been thinking I should drop out for a while since I haven’t been contributing.
@susanshaughnessy80 self care is important. Never apologize for taking care of yourself, ever!!! If you need a break, take it. Mental burnout (and the crash that comes with it) is the worst but don’t give up on us…. I refuse to give up on you!
What she said! We are all here for each other ❤️
Thanks so much! ❤️1 -
JbeanR0212 wrote: »MUAC Daily Post: Sunday (7/24)
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes - Gross Under / 💧168 oz.
Exercise: Yes - 💪348 kcal’s : Tai Chi, Walking + strength ⛑ +23 PAI (213), 👟 13,159
Goals/Day/Comments: Controlled portions without excess snacking (gathered in kitchen to socialize) during yesterdays events. Thought it was a dream until I rolled over…… woke up next to my ex. Anyhow 1,000 steps back and ALOT to unpack. Now to get her out of my house before the kiddos wake to also re-live heartbreak. Something tells me a plethora of emotions are about to slam the scale.
"Self-care is how you take your power back." - Lalah Delia
@JbeanR0212
Nice work on limiting snacking! Go do your favorite things (minus sugar ) Hope you feel better soon❣️ Things will get better, you have an amazing spirit!!☺️
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📊: No
⬇️: Yes
👟: Yes
💬: My body is finally fat adapted, ready to lose weight! Happy I did it because I have zero carb cravings. Went to the movies and everyone was eating popcorn with snacks and I didn’t feel left out or tempted. Amazing feeling, now its time to get shredded lol
Your winning!! Well done1 -
Update: Sat 23rd Jul
Track: No
Calories: Fasted for 21hrs, met up with friends had lots of food and drink so was definitely over
Exercise: Yes - 23295 steps, 3.03 mile walk in 62mins, 39mins of running with walk breaks and 15mins lower body strength training.
Goals/Day/Comments: Need to really exercise more self control when eating out.
Update: Sun 24th Jul
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes under, fasted for 17hrs 13mins.
Exercise: Yes - 22506 steps, 2.12 mile walk in 49 mins and managed to do a 5 mile run without any walk breaks, took forever (73mins) but got it done
Goals/Day/Comments: Finished eating late on sat so did a shorter fast today1 -
Naija82
Week 4
PW = 141.8
CW = 138.2
Finally weight has gone down and now in the 130s!!! My stomach was not bloated today so no water retention and also been drinking much more water.2
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