“JUST DO IT” JUNE!!!
CeeBeeSlim
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Hey Fellow Not-So-Heavies!
No excuses! Warmer weather in the way! Ready to reach my June goal - just five pounds! What are you hoping to achieve this month?!
No excuses! Warmer weather in the way! Ready to reach my June goal - just five pounds! What are you hoping to achieve this month?!
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I just joined the newly opened fitness center at a nearby state park. It's teensey compared to, say, a Gold's Gym. But it has all the equipment I'll ever need; it's only $10 a month with no contract; they offer a nice selection of group fitness classes for FREE!!! I decided to be a madcap spendthrift and pay up front for two months to see how it fits in with what I already do and the home fitness equipment I've already invested in. Actually, $10 a month to get me out of the house is probably worth it alone; I'm slowly slipping into hermit mode. The classes I've joined are on weekday mornings so hopefully I'll meet some nice people my own age.2
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I recently joined a 30 day challenge to workout 20x from now until July 4th. So far so good. I'm looking to build muscle and am trying to learn how to do it.1
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Now that my gym is on it's summer schedule (i.e. cutting a couple of my usual classes), I would like to add in couch to 5K this month, 3 days a week.1
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I was still posting in the May chat...
I'll put it down to some brainfog...
Anyweez... here goes:
My stats from last week:
* Still low on steps, but a bit better... 63k for the week. I think I have to acknowledge that I'm stepping less during summertime.
* continue to read Becks flashcards: check.
* 2 fitness sessions / week: I let it slide again last week and while my weight went down, I'm also a bit afraid I've lost some muscle mass.
* Lose a bit: 71,8 moving average, which is a good loss from last week. But with the thought that it might be muscle. Anyway, it is a good pound from maintenance, I'm really getting there !
* Biking and diving: 2 dives last week, some daily biking to the bakery and pub. I might start to add those little trips to my total. The plan was also to bike to work today, but the weather will be too hot this afternoon, so I went by car instead.
My goal for June is to get between 70 and 71 and start the gym again.0 -
And thank you @CeeBeeSlim to start the June thread !
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You’re welcome, Antiopelle! Scale slowly moving down - I’ll take it. Started week 4 of Caroline Girvan Iron series. Love it so far. She focuses on form and slow movements - which I need so my ego re: heavy lifting and speed doesn’t get in the way!!1
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Pfffrrr... just a little vent here.
Yesterday, our tomcat Max, my second best buddy, my little man... has been hit by a car and despite the best care he went into shock and passed. He's been with us for more than 16 years and he had a perfect little life, but boy that hurts...
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Oh no, Antiopelle. I am so so sorry to hear this. 16 years! What a loss and a testament to the love and care you gave him. I can’t even imagine. Sending you a virtual hug!😢1
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Thank you @CeeBeeSlim
He might have been 16 and technically very elderly, but he was still a kitten to me. Ever since the lockdowns he was my companion in the home office and as our company has promoted homework ever since, we were together almost 24/7. He leaves a very big hole in the house and in my heart.1 -
49yrs / 5'3
CW 132
GW 125
Hello friends, long time no chat! But first, @Antiopelle I'm so sorry for your 🐈 loss. 😞 that is very hard!
I've mentioned that I coach my daughter's soccer, but this year I went up a volunteering notch and did myself in. This year I am the coordinator for our local youth recreational soccer league which means many hundreds of kids between 12 and 18yrs old being assessed and sorted onto dozens of teams, uniforms ordered and distributed, coaches found and trained, schedules planned and posted online, and fields booked and more. Oh, and I'm still coaching as well. Basically I've been at the soccer fields every evening and worked more on soccer than i do my real job (which was also really busy!) for the past 2 -3 weeks. Very rewarding now that things are rolling and kids / parents are happy but it's been very very stressful to keep all the shi*t together. Please everyone kiss your local volunteer for all their hard work!
Meanwhile, I barely kept up with logging and I haven't made it to a single one of my own soccer games yet but the good news is that I mostly kept up my strength workouts and I haven't really gained a pound. Running up and down reffing kids soccer games will burn 🔥 calories, I tell you!
In other news, I am proud to report that I ran my 10km in 59:30 on June 4! Did it in under an hour despite hills, heat and not training for it! I was VERY sore after and worried I had pulled something in my hip but all is well now. I also ended up running it solo but that's OK. A bit of alone time is a lovely thing these days.
Glad to be back ladies. Happy June to us all! (Hint hints, June 22 is coming and it's gonna be a big day!!! Woot woot!!)
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@k8richly: thank you! And you are doing great !!! Maitaining without logging means you've found a good balance in your habits, which is stellar! Also stellar is your 10k, under an hour in harsh conditions. You are rocking it! And only 10 days to go
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My stats from last week:
* Still low on steps, after all the torrential rains we've had, we are now in the middle of an official heatwave!
Yesterday we were sweating just from watering our garden... go figure.
* continue to read Becks flashcards: check.
* 2 fitness sessions / week: I let it slide again last week now with the excuse that it is too hot. Also the passing of Max had me more sedentary than usual.
* Lose a bit: 71,4 moving average. I'm afraid to say that this loss is due to mourning. I know stress eating, been there before, but somehow grief is restricting my throat and stomach and I have physical difficulty swallowing. I guess this is where the saying "having a lump in my throat" comes from.
* Biking and diving: 2 dives last week, some daily biking to the bakery and pub. I might start to add those little trips to my total. I won't be able to bike to work this week neither as the heatwave will continue at least until this weekend.
My goal for June is to get between 70 and 71 and start the gym again.0 -
Antiopelle wrote: »Pfffrrr... just a little vent here.
Yesterday, our tomcat Max, my second best buddy, my little man... has been hit by a car and despite the best care he went into shock and passed. He's been with us for more than 16 years and he had a perfect little life, but boy that hurts...
I've lost many beloved four-legged friends over the decades and it doesn't get easier. Not saying that you should look for another fur baby right away but I'm convinced there's a celestial human/pet matchmaker in the sky. When the human is ready, the animal will appear. Why do I currently have two cats after swearing I'd had my heart broken for absolutely THE last time?1 -
Today was my first day outside for anything remotely strenuous in days. (I'm actually "Mandycat_Virginia now after moving from Florida in 2022.) Richmond's air quality was nothing remotely as bad as farther north but "vulnerable groups" were still advised to play it safe. By the time you're 77, you're vulnerable to a lot of things: bad air quality, heat and humidity, severe cold, butterflies ..... So I decided to use my rowing machine and rebounder to keep moving.1
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mandycat_florida wrote: »Antiopelle wrote: »Pfffrrr... just a little vent here.
Yesterday, our tomcat Max, my second best buddy, my little man... has been hit by a car and despite the best care he went into shock and passed. He's been with us for more than 16 years and he had a perfect little life, but boy that hurts...
I've lost many beloved four-legged friends over the decades and it doesn't get easier. Not saying that you should look for another fur baby right away but I'm convinced there's a celestial human/pet matchmaker in the sky. When the human is ready, the animal will appear. Why do I currently have two cats after swearing I'd had my heart broken for absolutely THE last time?
I still have his sister, Mandy. She is a grand old lady (the black one on the right), a bit grumpy at best and now completely lost.
If she passes, I swear I will have no others, no more.
His brother (the one on the left) got sick two years ago during the lockdowns. He (the middle one) was the spunky one, the adventurer...
I'm sorry I'm hijacking the thread, I'll stop now.
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49yrs / 5'3
GW 125
June 1: 132
June 18: 131
Hello all! IMO cat and dog stories and pics are always welcome. I hope you're doing well @Antiopelle.
I work too much and therefore I sit too much during the day. I try to do morning workouts because evenings are busy with baseball, soccer, ball hockey (kids or mine). In all the busy-ness, I've been pretty good about how much I eat recently. I've increased my protein and it's really helped. And I'm still running once or twice a week.🔥
I've definitely gained muscle and lost fluff over the past month or two. I have to say, my legs are looking strong! 💥 My glutes need work and always will (my sister calls it our hereditary pancake-butt 😆). My upper body and core are getting nice and strong but my shoulders especially still need definition. But I see progress! My strength circuit class is stopping for the summer - eek - so I need a replacement plan. I ❤️ the teacher. He comes over and loads up my weights, tweaks stuff and knows how to challenge me. He sees my strength potential and knows I'm no wimp. 💪
I'm not sure the online stuff does it for me anymore. It was OK over the pandemic but I can't get motivated to do it online anymore, even though I heard about Caroline Girvans new series. @CeeBeeSlim, you doing her new one? What's your secret to just getting it done!? Even if I start a video, I get distracted and bored after 20 mins.
I'm on leave for the next 2 weeks. I have 5 blissful days off at home, cleaning, organizing etc while the kids are in final exams and end-of-school-year potlucks etc. Then we fly out to the Rocky Mountains for a real vacation of hiking, biking, white water rafting and hot tubs! My kind of active vacation in nature. All to celebrate my 50th birthday on June 22! 🥳(Plus kinda a belated for my husband who turned 50 during covid). 😀
It goes without saying that I don't FEEL 50. In fact, I'm in better shape now than I was at 40yo when I was chasing 3 toddlers and had no time for myself. Other than laughlines, a few grey hairs, saggy boobs and the crepe-y skin over my abs from 3 pregnancies (that I don't think I will ever get rid of, no matter how fit I am), i dont THINK i look 50 😉. Anyone got the secret to aging gracefully...and getting rid of loose skin? 🤣1 -
Great to hear from you @k8richly! It seems you are doing great and that you have superb plans to look forward to. And the Big 5-0 coming up. All I can say (53 here) is that a part of aging gracefully is to accept the crepey skin here and there And for the rest, move move and move that body. You are doing it right! And I join you in the feeling of NOT feeling like being 50+. I have some great examples around me of 60+ people who are still superactive. I want to be and feel like them. I honestly think it is a bit of luck, a bit of good genetics and a whole lot of mindset. And good care for your body and mind.
My stats from last week:
* Still low on steps, 46k last week.
* continue to read Becks flashcards: check-ish. I didn't read them these last two days and I feel I'm slipping a bit. I need to be mindful of that slippery slope. A misstep cannot become a slide.
* 2 fitness sessions / week: I let it slide again last week now with no excuses, except that I have been diving and biking a lot.
* Lose a bit: 71,8 moving average. Yes, 0.4 gain, I need to get a grip again!!
* Biking and diving. 3 dives last week, one with my friend on Thursday and two strenuous North Sea dives with hubby on Saturday.
Thank you for all your support ladies and have a great week !1 -
31 yo/5'5"
HW (2012): 148.3
June 12: 117.4
CW: 115.7
BF (navy): 19.6%
Goal: 17%
Current measurements
Waist (narrowest): 25
Around navel: 27
Hip (widest): 36
After more than a decade of trying and often failing to lose weight and feeling embarrassed by my body, I finally have less than 5lb left that I want to lose now (really just vanity weight), and I feel great but it's also been quite challenging. I've been maintaining about 116-120 since September, which is the longest I've ever been able to maintain weight loss in my life (though I was actually trying to lose still, but I feel good about the maintenance). I find it hard to be patient. I get into short phases where I'm really motivated to focus on my eating and my body and other phases where I'm so busy with work deadlines and am so stressed (though also I love my work) that I just don't have the energy or care and often turn to food in response to stress.
For food, I've been tracking cals and macros (though i'm not great at hitting my macros--not enough protein and too much carbs). And I've been doing Intermittent Fasting, which is one of the biggest things that helps me eat less--that and not drinking alcohol. I've been eating 1200-2000 cals a day (averaging around 1600), and my calorie deficit has been anywhere from 250-700 depending on the day.
For exercise, I've been going on long bike rides and/or walks every day to take advantage of this gorgeous summer weather and am trying to focus on building the habit of strength training because I eventually want to build some muscle and be able to do a pull-up. I'm hoping I can stay consistent enough to reach my goal of 17% body fat in July.
My strength training routine right now is this. I do 3-5 sets of everything (5 on a good day, 3 on a lazy day). For the hardest ones, I start with my max number and drop it down by one each set. For the ones I can do 15 of, I need a heavier weight but don't have one. And then I usually end up taking 1-2 days off per week.
Every other day (push)
Pushups (on fists): 8-7-6-5-5
Bodyweight tricep extensions: 3-5 x 8
Shoulder press: 3-5 x 15
Lat raises: 3-5 x 10
Bicep curls: 3-5 x 15
Squats: 3-5 x 15
Glute raises: 3-5 x 15
Crunches (90 deg): 3-5 x 15
Leg raises: 3-5 x 15
Every other day (pull)
Pullups (band-assisted): 8-7-6-5-5
Hanging leg raises (knees bent): 8-7-6-5-5
Inverse rows: 3-5 x 5
Hanging scapular pulls: 3-5 x 10
Crunches (90 deg): 3-5 x 15
Leg raises: 3-5 x 15
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I posted earlier this month a description of the fitness center offerings at a nearby state park. I learned two things at last Friday's strength and cardio class. First, that's the only class I need. In some mysterious fashion, the instructor managed to squeeze in everything we did in the other two classes I tried out, without seeming to rush and in the same 45 minutes. Some sort of time-travel magic apparently. The other thing I found out is that you don't have to be a dues paying member to take advantage of the free classes, just be a resident of this county. Since I'm not all that interested in the fitness center workout equipment, I can take the saved $10 a month and, I dunno, buy more protein shakes.2
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@mandycat_florida That’s great that you found the one class that fit the bill for you!
@k8richly I feel I found my best workout routine with the Iron series of Caroline. Maybe it’s psychological but I can get motivated and disciplined for 30 minutes. It’s the perfect amount of time before my eldercare duties get interrupted and it’s all lifting and slow so I can concentrate on my form much more. My 59 bday was yesterday and like you I feel like I’m 30ish. No kids but gots the crepey skin too - 🙁🙁.
@nightheronz - our numbers are pretty similar. I want to maintain 115-119. I lost a few inches and 4 pounds after finishing up the study I was in (exercise effects on caregivers of dementia patients). I’m now at 25.5 inch waist. And 36 inch hips. Still a bit ab-fleshy for my take. And as my niece put it when she was younger - would like to get rid of the “pancake batter” on my upper thighs. 😩
@Antiopelle I agree about the slide! Fathers Day and my birthday and traveling took a little bit of a toll with weight. I gained two pounds (water weight I’m sure - salty food and rum raisin ice cream) but it was my birfday!!!! 😝
Post birthday I feel like I’can really get a grip, get serious, and focus on these last 5 vanity pounds! I finished my home gym and got everything I need at low low cost so no excuses! 💪💪3 -
I'm still around LOL - but little puppy man is keeping me on my toes and making sure I don't have that much down time! He's starting to settle into a routine a little bit, and potty and crate is going better, just in time for teething to really take off as the teen months rapidly approach (oy vey).
Most of my activity involves playing with him in some way, shape, or form, be it training inside or outside, or playing with toys, or running around the yard (still too young to go on regular walks in public areas yet).
In a few weeks he'll be old enough to be out and about, so our morning routine will change up a little bit as that becomes the AM cardio session with a walk and/or run/training session(s). Will also start as often as possible shortish puppy-pace/length hikes once we're past the vaccination windows.
Now that he's settling in a little better I need to reintegrate my lifting into my days - will probably have to be during the late afternoon nap period on days when I'm not riding the horse(s).
He still has moments of being a total terror, but it's pretty predictable now (over excited and/or over tired, usually both) and since he's getting better about napping in the crate it's not such a big deal to use that more, too.2 -
@CeeBeeSlim nice to connect with someone on here with similar numbers and goals! And omg I feel you with the "pancake batter"--I wish I could control where the fat comes off! In the last couple weeks I've noticed my cheekbones really starting to pop out and yet still my thighs are pudgy AF. I'm really only about 2-3 lb away from the lowest end of my ideal weight, so I hope that focusing more on strength training will help me with this and to recomp a little.1
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Just a suggestion for those of us who like using online workout videos. I'm always browsing around for possible videos and constantly finding ones that really irritate me with incessant chatter from the instructor (No, madam; I came here to work my abs, not hear all about your recent trip to London) and/or grating music. I came across a You Tube upper body workout on Pinterest that I find both useful and pleasant. You can find others with this same nice young woman by searching on Pinterest for "fitbymik."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7j9p9JpLaE
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@k8richly: happy (belated) birthday !! I hope you had a terrific day during your trip.
What we did last week: having a few days off that were very much needed. We did a lot of diving in between the heat spells, also some open water swimming to cool off.
My stats from last week:
* Still low on steps, 55k
* continue to read Becks flashcards: check-ish. I didn't read them these last two days and it clearly is a sign that I am slipping away. I'm back at it
* 2 fitness sessions / week: I let it slide again last week with no excuses, except that I have been diving and biking a lot and have been working in the garden. It needs to be gardenparty proof by next week as we are hosting two bbq's. One with friends on the 8th and one with both our families on the 15th.
* Lose a bit: 72,3 moving average. Again, a 0.5 gain. Two pounds in two weeks and that is NOT water weight.
* Biking and diving. 4 dives last week, and my biking now amounts to 517km.
The big plan for this week is to get back on track. This will be made easier by the fact that hubby is starting his marathon training again for the big one in November (more news on this to follow). I realized that when he is in "recovery mode", we both get complacent. It's a good lesson for the future. My biggest hurdle this week however will be a three day meeting in a excellent hotel Wednesday to Friday. This usually means no moving around and eating hotel food for three days. I will need to be mindful and try to incorporate as much activity as possible. It is in a nice setting, so I might get up earlier and have a least a walk before the meeting starts.0 -
31, 5'5"
Highest weight (2012): 148.3
Week of June 12 average weight: 116.4
Week of June 19 average weight: 114.7
Today weight: 114.9
Highest measurements (2012-2014): waist (narrowest) 29.5, waist (navel) 33, hip 41.5
Last week measurements: waist (narrowest) 25, waist (navel) 27, hip 36
Current measurements: waist (narrowest) 24.75, waist (navel) 26.75, hip 35.5
Highest body fat % (2012-2014): 32%
Last week body fat %: 19.6
Current body fat %: 18.6
Goal: 17ish% body fat
Made great progress this week! Very happy to have broken below 115 lbs and 25 waist/36 hip and 19% body fat for the first time in my adult life!
But it comes as a result of really going hard with the long bike rides especially to maintain a deficit, and now I want to eat EVERYTHING all the time. I ate 1065 calories for lunch alone today (mostly healthy foods) before even really noticing and stopping myself.
I'm getting really close to my goal. I want to start easing back a bit on the deficit and prioritize strength training more (I have been doing some already) and gradually going back up to maintenance calories, but I'm so afraid of gaining weight and losing progress on all this hard work I've been putting in recently, as I've done so many times in the past. These past 2 weeks won't have been worth it if I just gain it back. I've been in a 500-600 calorie deficit for the last couple week, so I may try going down to just a 250-350 calorie deficit for this week and see how it goes.
Also I'm up to 10 band-assisted pull-ups in a row now (from 8 last week)! So making some strength gains!
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Hi all, I'm a serial MFP lurker looking to get a bit more involved in the community for motivation and support. Do you mind if I join this group?
About me - based in the UK, I am 5'8, about 65kg, goal weight is 60kg. I am a regular runner and cyclist so very happy to talk about those topics if that's helpful to anyone!
Struggle a great deal with stress/boredom eating. Currently reading James Clear's Atomic Habits and trying to figure out how to break the cycle of turning to food when work is tricky or I'm otherwise bored. My reading last night said people are more likely to commit to a thing if they state an intention.. so here I am!
I basically have zero friends so very happy to be added! Or any other ideas of active boards for daily motivation, I'd be grateful.
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Welcome Claire @misssixtea , I think you will find this group a good place to share activities and progress. You can add me as a friend, but that won't be much good as I'm mainly active on the boards, not on my homepage, sorry...
@nightheronz: envious on those pull-ups, I wish I could do them. I still have to gain strength in my arms after a frozen shoulder that took 3 years to heal. Going back to the gym would be a good place to start
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@Antiopelle I don't seem to be able to add anyone as a friend, so I'll just have to settle with posting.
Frozen shoulder is a nightmare. Mine resolved just over a year ago (the acute pain part, at least) with an injection. I've been left with restricted movement and it sticks out at odd angles, and it's really weak. Focusing on upper body strength is on my to-do list! My reduced rate gym membership ended a few months ago and I can't quite bring myself to stump up the cash again - I've got a half-hearted idea to start doing strength training at home, but somehow feels a lot more difficult than going to an actual gym..
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Since we're almost at the end of June, this seems like a good time to insert a joke. I can't remember the comedienne who told it on herself.
"Whenever I buy cookies, I look for the smallest package I can find. I eat three or four and throw the rest in the trash. Then, just to be extra cautious, I hit those with bug spray."
"But you need to be careful with this. Raid tastes a lot better than you probably think."4 -
mandycat_florida wrote: »Since we're almost at the end of June, this seems like a good time to insert a joke. I can't remember the comedienne who told it on herself.
"Whenever I buy cookies, I look for the smallest package I can find. I eat three or four and throw the rest in the trash. Then, just to be extra cautious, I hit those with bug spray."
"But you need to be careful with this. Raid tastes a lot better than you probably think."
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