Weight No More Team Chat - NOVEMBER 2023
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Happy humpday, everyone! How’s your week going? Sticking to your plan?
I’ve been a day off all week. I actually thought it was Thursday today when I woke up. 😡
I was in Washington state last weekend with my husband and ate all the good foods. I tried to make sure I figured out my protein first at every meal, though, and was conscious of my fiber intake. We took opportunities to go for walks when we had time. Even though I avg’d 2200 calories a day over the weekend, my weight was back to normal by Tuesday. That’s super encouraging as I’m trying to build a flexible metabolism after years of ruining it with yo-yo dieting and super low calories. Mon-Tues I did my weight training class, an Isometrics class, went for a short hike, and did a 10 min run, and today is a rest day. It’s snowing here in Colorado, and I might put on a Yoga by Adriene video.
Also - scale victory today! I’ve lost 10 lbs since I bought my smart scale around a month ago, but only 2lbs of it was muscle. I’ll take it.6 -
Weigh in day: Wednesday
PW: 190
CW: 190.8
Trying to get my act together. 😞4 -
@sydditt great job on the 10 pound weight loss!! Congrats!!!
I’ve been at it for two months now and am stuck at only 6 pounds lost thus far. I am doing strength/weight training with a personal trainer weekly and walking a lot, and a NSV is that I brought out some cold weather pants to wear the last week or so and they’re definitely loose on me compared to last year.3 -
I'll be away from my scale tomorrow so weighing in a day early this week.
PW: 156.5
CW: 154.7
I'm super excited to finally reach 75 lbs lost! With less than 10 lbs to go before I reach my final goal, this is my lowest weight in over 15 years.
This is the most I've dropped in one week for quite some time. I've been fighting with the same 2 lbs since the end of May but I dare to hope that I've finally broken that plateau.
Have a great week!
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BodyTalking wrote: »With reference to what I posted earlier, I said I hadn't worked out the calories I needed to make a change. That wasn't quite true, I had calculated the numbers below but I haven't managed to get the ideal number that works for me.
Caloric needs based on BMR and activity levels:
▪️General maintenance caloric needs [me]: Body weight lb [177] x 15 = 2655
Aim for 1655 to 2155 caloric consumption
🔹BMR for adult female [me]: 1975
655 + 761 + 315 - 244= 1975
655 + (4.3 x weight lb [177]= 761.1) + (4.7 x height inch [67]= 314.9) – (4.7 x age [52]= 244.4) = BMR 1975.4
@BodyTalking - Do you think this number is higher than it should be for maintenance for you, or lower, or just about right? What does your body tell you?1 -
Weigh in day: Wednesday
PW: 190
CW: 190.8
Trying to get my act together. 😞
@ksludwig - Less than a pound could be chalked up to so many different factors, you're probably doing better than you think! Is there something in particular that you think you're doing wrong?I’ve been at it for two months now and am stuck at only 6 pounds lost thus far. I am doing strength/weight training with a personal trainer weekly and walking a lot, and a NSV is that I brought out some cold weather pants to wear the last week or so and they’re definitely loose on me compared to last year.
@daria0919 - Only 6 pounds? Six pounds in two months is incredible! You've obviously worked for it, and a slow and steady loss is so much healthier and maintainable than being aggressive. And if your pants are looser, clearly you're doing something right. Remember, your weight on the scale is just one aspect and is not a direct indication of progress.I'm super excited to finally reach 75 lbs lost! With less than 10 lbs to go before I reach my final goal, this is my lowest weight in over 15 years.
This is the most I've dropped in one week for quite some time. I've been fighting with the same 2 lbs since the end of May but I dare to hope that I've finally broken that plateau.
@GinLee61 - Congrats on breaking the plateau! They can be so frustrating, can't they? And now that you're here, what's your next milestone - do you have a goal in mind?
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As for official team business, I am currently weighting (ha) on updates from the following:
@Laurabb99
@2BFitgranny
@EDTake2
@beabenitez1978
I also have not heard anything from these new recruits this month:
@ssten09
@nnoelferguson
As always, if anyone needs to be excused for the week or moved to the support team temporarily, just ask! Things are flexible around here, all you need to do is communicate what you want/need and we will do what we can.
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I'll be away from my scale tomorrow so weighing in a day early this week.
PW: 156.5
CW: 154.7
I'm super excited to finally reach 75 lbs lost! With less than 10 lbs to go before I reach my final goal, this is my lowest weight in over 15 years.
This is the most I've dropped in one week for quite some time. I've been fighting with the same 2 lbs since the end of May but I dare to hope that I've finally broken that plateau.
Have a great week!
Congrats on the big loss, hitting 75 pounds gone with only 10 to go! YOU ROCK!!
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Steps November Week 1:
Sunday - 9485
Monday - 10325
Tuesday - 18057
Wednesday - 11460
Thursday - 10085
Friday - 10770
Saturday - 11922
Total - 82104
Daily Goal - 9000
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Weigh in day: Thursday
PW: 255.5
CW: 255.5
Work has been crazy and I will take a neutral weigh-in this week. Go Team !3 -
OllieAndEd2021 Steps Oct 29-Nov 4
Sun - 10,525
Mon - 8216
Tues - 6871
Wed - 7061
Thurs - 7997
Fri - 12,345
Sat - 18,966
Total = 71,9811 -
minstrelofsarcasm wrote: »BodyTalking wrote: »With reference to what I posted earlier, I said I hadn't worked out the calories I needed to make a change. That wasn't quite true, I had calculated the numbers below but I haven't managed to get the ideal number that works for me.
Caloric needs based on BMR and activity levels:
▪️General maintenance caloric needs [me]: Body weight lb [177] x 15 = 2655
Aim for 1655 to 2155 caloric consumption
🔹BMR for adult female [me]: 1975
655 + 761 + 315 - 244= 1975
655 + (4.3 x weight lb [177]= 761.1) + (4.7 x height inch [67]= 314.9) – (4.7 x age [52]= 244.4) = BMR 1975.4
@BodyTalking - Do you think this number is higher than it should be for maintenance for you, or lower, or just about right? What does your body tell you?
For weight loss it's high, for maintenance it's about right. I haven't been as active as in the past, so these numbers are mostly about general survival needs.
The fact that I'd prefer to lose weight and firm the flab means that my consumption should be lower and my activity higher.
When I made more of an effort, it was my main focus (other than work and homelife) but it was time-comsuming and, as much as my health and wellbeing is paramount, I can't devote the equivalent of a part-time job to it. The loss and firming has to meld with my daily life rather than being the main focus. It wasn't a waste of time, of course, I did learn about my mind and body's needs, got some better habits and know the things I can do to help myself. I don't need to do it quickly, I don't need to have an end goal, I just need to work the elements into my day and have it become the norm.1 -
Username: marcy2890
Weigh-In Day: Friday
PW: 136.5 lbs
CW:134.9 lbs5 -
Weigh In Day: Friday
PW (Previous Weight): 243.4
CW (Current Weight): 243.4
No loss this week. A lot of changes for me this week. I’m back to work and it’s a night shift schedule so the routine and nutrition has been kind of a mess lol
Giving myself some grace, I’m going out of town for the weekend and I’m going to enjoy it without worrying so much and get back to the grind Monday.5 -
~Step Challenge Results ~Team Statistics -
MOVEMBER WEEK ONE
Steppers: 8
Total Steps: 417,746 (+23.4% from last week)
Average Steps Per Stepper: 52,218.25
The Leaderboard -
@GarysGirl78 - 82,104 total | 11,729 average
@OllieAndEd2021 - 79,981 total | 10,283 average - Most Steps in One Day!!!
@sydditt - 54,116 total | 7,731 average
@andja87 - 53,578 | 7,654 average
@daria0919 - 48,618 total | 6,954 average
@9Harvey - 44,245 total | 6,321average
@BodyTalking - 40,434 total | 5,776 average
@melaniedscott - 20,707 total | 3,230 average - Most Consistent!!!
For half a second, I thought maybe this time I made a legit most of award. And I was right...but I had the most consistently low steps, too with half the steps of the next highest walker...does that really count?😮💨
The Most Steps in one day award was very closly contested this week. @GarysGirl78 was only about 905 steps behind. That might sound like a lot but both walkers exceed 18K that day. Abso terrific!🙀
Bolded steppers made their stated goal. And I want to recognize @daria0919 for being 46 steps a day away from goal. That is so close!
This was a fantastic start to the month! We were so close to half a million steps this week...2 million for the month seems like good goal. Can we do it, even with the impending holiday(s)?2 -
Yes, we can do it! And, you were more than half!! 😘1
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Weigh-in day: Friday
PW 187.4
Nov 3: 185.4
Nov 10: 183.3
Nov 17:
Nov 24:
Dec 1:
GW (Nov): 180
Plan: weight training, daily walk, Protein 100g+, Fiber 25g+ , stay under 13,104 calories for the week.
Age: 485 -
I've got a mini goal for November and December and that is to get an average of more than 5,700 steps each day. It's not much but it will enable me to reach 2.5 million steps for the year. I had wanted to get to 3mn but, you know! 🤷♀️ I would need to get more that 14,000 per day and I know that's not going to happen. More importantly, I have already passed last year's step total, so I'm already winning!5
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minstrelofsarcasm wrote: »I’ve been at it for two months now and am stuck at only 6 pounds lost thus far. I am doing strength/weight training with a personal trainer weekly and walking a lot, and a NSV is that I brought out some cold weather pants to wear the last week or so and they’re definitely loose on me compared to last year.
@daria0919 - Only 6 pounds? Six pounds in two months is incredible! You've obviously worked for it, and a slow and steady loss is so much healthier and maintainable than being aggressive. And if your pants are looser, clearly you're doing something right. Remember, your weight on the scale is just one aspect and is not a direct indication of progress.
Thanks @minstrelofsarcasm - it’s good to have a few cheerleaders to keep encouraging us! 😀3 -
Ljdanny
Thurs
Cw 187.42 -
Nsv, went down another hole in my belt.
I went to the pain clinic yesterday, I am going to have a shot in my back next month. I know the girl who works there and she said if they have a cancelation she will get me in sooner. I am going to try walking again to help get my weight loss going more. It's just hard because of all the pain. I told my husband if the kids ask what I want for Christmas I want a new watch. My fitbit died and because I haven't been able to walk so well I haven't rushed for a new one. But I do know I do not want a fitbit, I have had so many problems with it. I would love to get back into the step challenge. It keeps me motivated.
My granddaughters are going to Boston tonight to see frozen. They are so excited. I am excited the house will be quiet.
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Friday Weigh In
Last Week: 82.6kg
This Week: 83.5kg
What can I say - increased weight by nearly 1kg! Definitely not muscle either. Not a great week work wise etc. - so less exercise, missed my aqua aerobics, AND ate a takeaway hamburger and chips.
Disappointed (in my choices) but a good/painful lesson. What you lose can quickly come back when slip into old habits.
Got my workout gear on this morning- and will do some cardio and strength work. Stay tuned……4 -
Weigh In Day: friday
PW (Previous Weight): 155.6#
CW (Current Weight): 154.85 -
Weigh In Day: Saturday
PW: 182
CW: 180.26 -
Zumba_luvah
Pw- 215.4
Cw- 215.44 -
BodyTalking
Weigh-in-Saturday
Starting weight: 81.7 kg/180.12 lb
Previous weight: 79.8 kg/176 lb
Current weight: 79.9 kg/176.15 lb
Just a little increase this week 😊 as expected, since my appetite is fully back to normal. Still having a daily soup meal. The current batch is spicy tomato, pepper and bean soup 😋 I do like when my husband is in his soup making phase.4 -
Tomorrow’s my weigh in day.
I’m really, really trying hard to drink a lot of water and liquids and eat healthy today.
I really want a new low weight tomorrow.
Wish I could just go to sleep now and not wake up until Sunday to weigh in 😂😂😂5 -
The November Week 3 Group Challenge is open and ready to begin on Sunday, Nov. 12th. Please join us for the Tame the Turkey Neck Challenge...not as weird as it sounds! LOL Here's your link:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10903175/november-week-3-group-challenge-tame-the-turkey-neck#latest
Hope to see you in the chat thread!
Jessica
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