🍎🌻 Just Give Me One Month - August 2024 🌞
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@SherryRueter - Goal setting and writing out goals is huge for me. I think keeping your goals front and center (Even if it's just a slogan, like @SofaKween mentioned about the gym), helps to remind you what you're looking to achieve. Keep a goal card in your pocket or on your phone so that each time you touch it/see it, you remember, this is what I'm working toward. And while my progress here hasn't been progress, the work I've been doing elsewhere has really been paying off, and I know that progress will eventually transfer over when I'm ready to go 100% here.
@SofaKween, I hope you're feeling a little better, the arm, the tooth. Sending good energy your way. But I'm still impressed that with all you have going on, you're still making amazing progress. Keep going!
@Enber74, @dannytrees1 - I admire your singular focus on your weight targets and seeing your excellent results. You are killing it, and we see it. Here's to you both reaching your goals.
@HappyDonkey75 - I am hugging you from here. You do NOT have to respond to any of this, but is there an option to say, "While I'm happy to see you, and you're welcome to visit, I have work and other commitments that cannot be shifted. You'll need to respect that while you're here, I can't X and X, and you'll need to be responsible for X and X"; -- whatever you need to say. I've had to be super strict on this one over the past couple of years, too. I'm sure there could be more to how/why they're coming, etc, and I'm not asking you to share that -- I just want you to know you are allowed to push back on this.
@jo_casey42 and @canadamarie, I see your progress over there! Keep going, and I hope you both have a wonderful weekend. canadamarie, my work schedule with some special side projects has me working around the clock right now, so I totally relate. We are planning salads with chicken today; I'm hoping for a nice relaxing Saturday without temptations.
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@ManifestingToday - thank you for the support on the parent situation. I have had that conversation about what I can and can't do or willing/unwilling to alter. Will have to hold that line because my mom will push that every time. Its really hard when parents push boundaries and you have to be the adult in the room. Been here before.. always a stressor1
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Female – wrong side of 65; wrong side of average height!
Previous Months:-March SW – 60.5kg
31 March EW – 58.8kg
30 April EW – 57.0kg
31 May EW – 55.0kg
30 June EW - 54.2kg
31 July EW – 53.5kg
March Start Waist – 83cm
31 July End Waist – 73.5cm
UGW - 53kg
Mini Goals August:
1. Post here every day for the rest of the month.
2. Lose 0.3kg in weight (July end weight was 53.5 kg, so goal is 53.2kg)
3. Lose 0.5cm from my waist
1 August – 53.7kg
2 August – 53.7kg
3 August – 54.0kg
4 August – 54.3kg
5 August – 54.3kg
6 August – 53.8kg
7 August – 54.0kg
8 August – 53.5kg
9 August – 53.7kg
10 August – 54.3kg
11 August – 53.9kg
12 August – 54.1kg
13 August – 54.1kg
14 August – 53.9kg
15 August – 54.1kg
16 August – 53.9kg
17 August – DNW – away
18 August – DNW - away
No exercise planned for today but taking the grandkids on a nature hunt and to the playground so will be getting some steps in chasing after them!
@HappyDonkey75 - that sounds really stressful and I don't have any solution to offer other than are you able to make your workroom inaccessible to them with a lock on the door and work with headphones? Can you tell them a month doesn't work for you but they can come up until "x" date instead and if that isn't convenient for them then they will have to come some other time.
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Starting weight 12.09 - May 24
Starting Weight June 24 = 12.03
Starting Weight July 24 = 12.0
Starting Weight Aug 24 11.13
Goal weight this month Aug 24- 11.09
Overall goal weight 9.10
06/08/2024 - Still trying, not sleeping a lot due to dog ( but he is doing better ) 11.12
13/08/2024 - Trying to get back on track. Not been a good month so far 11.13
16/08/2024 - Month got worse yesterday with the stress of daughters A level results and university. Got her first place but then said she don't when to move from home so thinking of a 2 hour commute every way to uni. 11.12
18/08/2024 - 11.12
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@kellyswimmer, really get her to think about the 4 hours she'll have to spend daily. Some people make 6 figure income a year working 8 hours a day. Time is money.1
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August for the win!
SW: 196 Feb 2024
UGW: 170
August GW: 187
August 1: 189
August 2: 188.5
August 3: 189
4: 189
5: 187.5
6: 187
7: 187
8: 187.5
9 - 13: DNW due to travel
14: 186
15: 187
16: 187
17: 186.5
18: 1871 -
I'm just lurking this month as I'm not in the right headspace to work on my weight rn, but congrats to all of you who are doing it and hang in there to those struggling.3
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SW: 253
First Goal: onederland
UGW: TBD
August 1 - 236.8
August 2 - 237
August 3 - 236.8
August 4 - 237.4
August 5 -237.2
August 6 - 236.6
August 7 - 237.6 boooo
August 8 - 237.2
August 9 - 235.4 yayy
August 10 - 236.4
August 11 - 237
August 12 - 236.4
August 13 - 237.4
August 14 -236.4
August 15 - 235
August 16 - 236.6
August 17 - 236.2
August 18 - 235.4
August 19
August 20
August 21
August 22
August 23
August 24
August 25
August 26
August 27
August 28
August 29
August 30
August 311 -
Heaviest Weight: 221 | First Goal Weight: 165 | Ultimate Goal Weight: 140
August Goal: Get as close to 200 as possible | Exercising 6 days a week
Previous Info:Hi, I'm a 50+ yo married female, 5'6", and I’m making changes to get out of the Obese category, to look good in my clothing, and to have confidence in public again. I'm not making this a race - I'm doing this at my pace. This year has given me a few challenges - but I'm still working toward weight loss goals. ✨
Jan SW: 205.9
Feb SW: 209.8
Mar SW: 208.2
Apr SW: 209.1
May SW: 211.5
Jun SW: 211.0
Jul SW: 214.4
Aug 1: 210.7
Aug 2: 210.2
Aug 3: 211.6
Aug 4: 212.9
Aug 5: 213.6
Aug 6: 212.9
Aug 7: 212.5
Aug 8: 211.5
Aug 9: 212.4
Aug 10: 213.4
Aug 11: 213.5
Aug 12: 214.3
Aug 13: 212.5
Aug 14: 213.0
Aug 15: 213.3
Aug 16: 212.6
Aug 17: 212.4
Aug 18: 211.4
Aug 19:
@kellyswimmer Ugh, I thought I'd responded to that comment. I 100% agree with Ember on this one. My one commute grew to 75 minutes each way over time, more if it rained/snowed. I dealt with it for about 1.5 years before I couldn't take it anymore, and was very luckily able to eventually find a different job much closer to home. No public transportation where we live, so it was all driving. I could listen to audio books and such on the drive, but that didn't make up for wasted time stuck in a car -- not to mention expense (wear/tear on the car, gasoline).
I don't know if your daughter will be driving or taking public transport, but I think she needs to understand this is time she could be doing homework, studying, exploring her campus, or hanging out with friends instead. If she's dead set on living at home, is there a local school she can apply to? You don't have to respond to any of this or share more info; just trying to think of ways to convince her that this will be very tough.
@tmbg1 - Always feel free to just lurk here. That goes for anyone. I've taken time off from here when life has leveled up in difficulty. Hope you're doing ok, and come back whenever you're ready. 1 -
5 months ago, my son was in the same decisioning process. He wanted a school that was 1.5 hours away by public transport. He was dead set on it until I made him take public transport to the school while I drove there to meet him. Before he stepped out of the house, he decided to pick another school 30 mins away.1
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August goals- 187 lbs- focusing on strength training , continued fitness level improvement.
August 1-5 we were on vacation
8/5- 194.7
8/6- 195- this might take longer than I expected
8/9-191.4
8/10 - DNW
8/11-DNW
8/12- DNW
8-5- 194.7 (gained over vacation)
8-6-195
8/9-191.4
8/10- endurance ride
8/11- DNW
8/12-195.1( endurance ride weekend)
8/13-193.5
8/14- 190.9
8/15- 189.9
8/17-189.6
8/18-188.3
Got just over 8 hrs of sleep yesterday. Going to go for a walk this morning and Nothing much on the agenda other than Meal prepping for the week today. It time consuming but worth it for me. It took me most of the day yesterday just to figure out what I was going to make and then did cook part of it yesterday (roasted veggies) I will do some of the meat today. Only going to do two different meals to put in containers and the rest of the week I will cook as I go but I atleast have the recipes and ingredient's on hand3 -
July-1- 212 lbs (Start)
UGW 170 lbs
August Goal 192 lbs
Aug-1- 199.2
Aug-2-198.0
Aug-3-197.1
Aug-4-198.2
Aug-5-201.4
Aug-6-201.4
Aug-7-201.7
Aug-8-199.4
Aug-9-199.3
Aug-10-197.5
Aug-11-201.2
Aug-12-199.1
Aug-13-198.7
Aug-14-197.1
Aug-15-198.5
Aug-16-197.0
Aug-17-195.1
Aug-18-196.1
@HappyDonkey75 good for you with your meal planning… and going for a walk has many hidden benefits
Hope everyone is having a great day today
I’m just having a relaxing day
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Made it through a 3 day trip and thankfully didn't derail but diet was higher on carbs and was tired most days from commuting and walking without a car. Still made it to the gym over 2 days and thanking myself for sticking to it even if it was tough. Hoping to shed the 0.7KG to get it down to target weight on 19 Aug (Day 50). But it's over the weekend so it might be challenging. Especially since I am down with a viral infection and likely to skip a gym session today.
Start 1st July - 98.6KG / 217LB
End 31st July - 91.5KG / 201LB
Month 1 loss = 7.1KG / 16LB
August Start
Aug 1 - 91.55 KG / 201.4 LB
Aug 7 - 90.7 KG / 199.5 LB
Aug 16 - 90.0 KG / 198.4 LB
Aug 19 - 89.45 KG / 197.2 LB
ALL MINI GOALS- July 10 - 96.4KG / 212LB (Day 10) <- TARGET HIT
- July 20 - 94.1KG / 207LB (Day 20) <- TARGET HIT
- July 30 - 92.1KG / 203LB (Day 30) <- TARGET HIT
- Aug 9 - 90.7KG / 200LB (Day 40) <- TARGET HIT
- Aug 19 - 89.3KG / 196.9LB (Day 50 - Halfway Mark) <- TARGET HIT (letting myself off. Just 150 grams off target!)
- Aug 30 - 87.7KG / 193LB (End August goal)
- Sep 5 - 87.2KG / 192LB (-25lbs)
- Sep 13 - 85.8KG / 189LB (Day 75 - 3/4 through)
- Sep 30 - 83.2KG / 183LB (End September goal)
- Oct 8 - 82.3KG / 181LB (100 day program done) <- This is my weight during triathlon days. That's why 100 days program
- Oct 28 - 79.5KG / 175LB (Goal Weight)
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July-1- 212 lbs (Start)
UGW 170 lbs
August Goal 192 lbs
Aug-1- 199.2
Aug-2-198.0
Aug-3-197.1
Aug-4-198.2
Aug-5-201.4
Aug-6-201.4
Aug-7-201.7
Aug-8-199.4
Aug-9-199.3
Aug-10-197.5
Aug-11-201.2
Aug-12-199.1
Aug-13-198.7
Aug-14-197.1
Aug-15-198.5
Aug-16-197.0
Aug-17-195.1
Aug-18-196.1 Sunday
Aug-19-196.8
Happy Monday everyone 🛺1 -
Female – wrong side of 65; wrong side of average height!
Previous Months:-March SW – 60.5kg
31 March EW – 58.8kg
30 April EW – 57.0kg
31 May EW – 55.0kg
30 June EW - 54.2kg
31 July EW – 53.5kg
March Start Waist – 83cm
31 July End Waist – 73.5cm
UGW - 53kg
Mini Goals August:
1. Post here every day for the rest of the month.
2. Lose 0.3kg in weight (July end weight was 53.5 kg, so goal is 53.2kg)
3. Lose 0.5cm from my waist
1 August – 53.7kg
2 August – 53.7kg
3 August – 54.0kg
4 August – 54.3kg
5 August – 54.3kg
6 August – 53.8kg
7 August – 54.0kg
8 August – 53.5kg
9 August – 53.7kg
10 August – 54.3kg
11 August – 53.9kg
12 August – 54.1kg
13 August – 54.1kg
14 August – 53.9kg
15 August – 54.1kg
16 August – 53.9kg
17 August – DNW – away
18 August – DNW – away
19 August – DNW - away
Back home today, looking forward to a rest day.
@kellyswimmer - first of all congrats to your daughter on her exam results! However, I agree with others and think the novelty of 2 hours commute each way will soon wear off especially in the dark, rain, wind, snow and potentially having to stand for a large part of the journey. Definitely encourage her to do several trial runs. Also lectures are rarely grouped together in my experience - when I was at Uni my Thursday timetable was awful - one lecture 9-10 and then nothing until 5-6 pm. Took a lot of discipline to spend the whole day in the library rather than go back home.1 -
August for the win!
SW: 196 Feb 2024
UGW: 170
August GW: 187
August 1: 189
August 2: 188.5
August 3: 189
4: 189
5: 187.5
6: 187
7: 187
8: 187.5
9 - 13: DNW due to travel
14: 186
15: 187
16: 187
17: 186.5
18: 187
19: 188
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SW: 253
First Goal: onederland
UGW: TBD
August 1 - 236.8
August 2 - 237
August 3 - 236.8
August 4 - 237.4
August 5 -237.2
August 6 - 236.6
August 7 - 237.6 boooo
August 8 - 237.2
August 9 - 235.4 yayy
August 10 - 236.4
August 11 - 237
August 12 - 236.4
August 13 - 237.4
August 14 -236.4
August 15 - 235
August 16 - 236.6
August 17 - 236.2
August 18 - 235.4
August 19 - 235.8
August 20
August 21
August 22
August 23
August 24
August 25
August 26
August 27
August 28
August 29
August 30
August 311 -
Heaviest Weight: 221 | First Goal Weight: 165 | Ultimate Goal Weight: 140
August Goal: Get as close to 200 as possible | Exercising 6 days a week
Previous Info:Hi, I'm a 50+ yo married female, 5'6", and I’m making changes to get out of the Obese category, to look good in my clothing, and to have confidence in public again. I'm not making this a race - I'm doing this at my pace. This year has given me a few challenges - but I'm still working toward weight loss goals. ✨
Jan SW: 205.9
Feb SW: 209.8
Mar SW: 208.2
Apr SW: 209.1
May SW: 211.5
Jun SW: 211.0
Jul SW: 214.4
Aug 1: 210.7
Aug 2: 210.2
Aug 3: 211.6
Aug 4: 212.9
Aug 5: 213.6
Aug 6: 212.9
Aug 7: 212.5
Aug 8: 211.5
Aug 9: 212.4
Aug 10: 213.4
Aug 11: 213.5
Aug 12: 214.3
Aug 13: 212.5
Aug 14: 213.0
Aug 15: 213.3
Aug 16: 212.6
Aug 17: 212.4
Aug 18: 211.4
Aug 19: 211.5
Aug 20:
We behaved this weekend, and I did an extra mile on the treadmill yesterday. I feel really good today. And today was an anxiety day with lots of new stuff at work, but I've made it through to the other side. I'm so relieved I'm actually looking forward to working out in two hours, LOL.
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SW 137
GW 128
62, 5'6"
I wo in the morning at home and it's too dang hot right now to do anything outside. I intend on not having wine with husband every day at lunch and not have any until after 5pm. Just need to cut back. More salads and lean meats, please!
Just started step aerobics this morning, haven't done that in many, many yrs and I LOVE it! Adding it to my daily exercise routines to shake things up. Love reading the posts, they are inspiring. 💪🤠1 -
@manifestingtoday – yes, I do much better when I can see my goals frequently as well. IT helps me re-iterate what I’m doing.
@Happydonkey75 – I just read a post today on FB that stated, “and then you become the parent of your parent. The one that used to hold your hand tight when you crossed the road.” So true. So hard to go thru. Great job on the weight loss so far in August. You’re doing SO well! Keep up that healthy habit.
@sofakween - I think the days where I DNW are the best. When I was visiting this summer for 2 weeks or so I didn’t have a scale. I lost 6# (I’ve found 4 of them back). I do my best to weigh in only monthly.
@canadamarie Your heading in the right direction. Nice job
@tmbg1 – hang in there yourself! The parts of life where I wasn’t working on my weight, I’ve worked on my self care instead. I think we all flow in and out of a bunch of stages. Thanks for the supportive post!
Today was Weighted Legs + Body weight Legs + Abs. I workout every morning, presently doing a 20 min strength with weights, 30min cardio or bodyweight then Abs. For example, Friday I did chest with weights, then 25mins body weight chest with cardio and ended with Abs.
This past weekend we went on a trip to Six Flags for Saturday with my hubby and our daughter + her boyfriend. It was a great time. A 4.5 hr drive... So glad to be home.... Next saturday we leave to go to NW iowa.... (13 hour drive). I'm dreading the drive already - but visiting mom for a week will be priceless. She's 77yrs. and had a severe Heart attack Jun 28, 2024. We are still working thru her doctor and rehab appts. but she is at home and seems to be doing well. She lives alone (dad already passed).
Sunny and warmish here (85 degrees). Perfect for an after work walk today.3 -
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Weight and Fat are often interchangeable, people say I want to lose weight but they mean fat.
Just remember that your weight is just your relationship to gravity.
It's worth remembering that there are a lot of fluctuations day to day that aren’t to do with your fat mass.
Did you know 1 litre of water weighs 1kg?
So a sweaty workout you will lose weight.
Rehydrating you will gain weight.
Weight isn’t everything
Don’t lose your mind because you sweat more or less, or even having more salt than usual -
IT WILL impact your weight!
The 2nd most important thing you can take from this email:
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@SherryRueter - yes that is so true. Its a rough go for sure. Thank you for the kind words. Can I ask what you use for your leg workout? I need to change mine up a bit and looking for a new plan.
My hubby and I never had children (just animals) and we are used to having our own schedule, just the two of us. At the risk of sounding selfish I have a routine and its hard to have that all going to change. That being said we will figure it out one way or the other.
AUGUST
Aug1-4- vacay
8-5- 194.7 (gained over vacation)
8-6-195
8/9-191.4
8/10- endurance ride
8/11- DNW
8/12-195.1- Shot #6 3.5 mg
8/13- 193.5
8/14- 190.9
8/15- 189.9
8/17-189.6
8/18-188.3
** went on a 3.5 mile hike for my "rest day" workout.
8/19-189
My workout got a bit hijacked by work today. I anticipated splitting into two shorter workouts . I got the first one done and planned to do my other one this afternoon but then I needed to deal with a farm thing , (one of the animals needed a bit of extra medical attention for an injury that took longer than anticipate) and by then it was time to start getting dinner going and I lost my motivation.
I guess I will try again tomorrow.
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Female – wrong side of 65; wrong side of average height!
Previous Months:-March SW – 60.5kg
31 March EW – 58.8kg
30 April EW – 57.0kg
31 May EW – 55.0kg
30 June EW - 54.2kg
31 July EW – 53.5kg
March Start Waist – 83cm
31 July End Waist – 73.5cm
UGW - 53kg
Mini Goals August:
1. Post here every day for the rest of the month.
2. Lose 0.3kg in weight (July end weight was 53.5 kg, so goal is 53.2kg)
3. Lose 0.5cm from my waist
1 August – 53.7kg
2 August – 53.7kg
3 August – 54.0kg
4 August – 54.3kg
5 August – 54.3kg
6 August – 53.8kg
7 August – 54.0kg
8 August – 53.5kg
9 August – 53.7kg
10 August – 54.3kg
11 August – 53.9kg
12 August – 54.1kg
13 August – 54.1kg
14 August – 53.9kg
15 August – 54.1kg
16 August – 53.9kg
17 August – DNW – away
18 August – DNW – away
19 August – DNW – away
20 August – 53.9kg
Looking forward to a full day or normality after the weekend. Scales still hanging around the 54kg mark and I know it's only a number, but ideally i'd like to at least finish the month lower than I started it! Weights this evening is back squats.
@ManifestingToday - sounds like you have turned a corner on your road to recovery, hope you enjoyed your workout yesterday!0 -
August for the win!
SW: 196 Feb 2024
UGW: 170
August GW: 187
August 1: 189
August 2: 188.5
August 3: 189
4: 189
5: 187.5
6: 187
7: 187
8: 187.5
9 - 13: DNW due to travel
14: 186
15: 187
16: 187
17: 186.5
18: 187
19: 188
20: 188
Water weight gain due to health reasons but hopefully that’ll resolve in a few days.
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Heaviest Weight: 221 | First Goal Weight: 165 | Ultimate Goal Weight: 140
August Goal: Get as close to 200 as possible | Exercising 6 days a week
Previous Info:Hi, I'm a 50+ yo married female, 5'6", and I’m making changes to get out of the Obese category, to look good in my clothing, and to have confidence in public again. I'm not making this a race - I'm doing this at my pace. This year has given me a few challenges - but I'm still working toward weight loss goals. ✨
Jan SW: 205.9
Feb SW: 209.8
Mar SW: 208.2
Apr SW: 209.1
May SW: 211.5
Jun SW: 211.0
Jul SW: 214.4
Aug 1: 210.7
Aug 2: 210.2
Aug 3: 211.6
Aug 4: 212.9
Aug 5: 213.6
Aug 6: 212.9
Aug 7: 212.5
Aug 8: 211.5
Aug 9: 212.4
Aug 10: 213.4
Aug 11: 213.5
Aug 12: 214.3
Aug 13: 212.5
Aug 14: 213.0
Aug 15: 213.3
Aug 16: 212.6
Aug 17: 212.4
Aug 18: 211.4
Aug 19: 211.5
Aug 20: 211.0
Aug 21:
@Agefyter18 Welcome! I hope that you find some support here to stay on track, however that works best for you.
@SherryRueter It sounds like you're doing great with your goals, and still managing to have fun. I am sure getting to spend the week with your mom will more than make up for that drive. My parents are a similar-ish distance away. Keep on keeping on.
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July-1- 212 lbs (Start)
UGW 170 lbs
August Goal 192 lbs
Aug-1- 199.2
Aug-2-198.0
Aug-3-197.1
Aug-4-198.2
Aug-5-201.4
Aug-6-201.4
Aug-7-201.7
Aug-8-199.4
Aug-9-199.3
Aug-10-197.5
Aug-11-201.2
Aug-12-199.1
Aug-13-198.7
Aug-14-197.1
Aug-15-198.5
Aug-16-197.0
Aug-17-195.1
Aug-18-196.1 Sunday
Aug-19-196.8
Aug-20-196.9
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@SherryRueter
Good points on your post
And logging our weight every day on here certainly reflects this.
Loosing 1 pound of water is a lot different
Than loosing 1 pound of fat .
Have a great day everyone 🌴😁
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SW: 253
First Goal: onederland
UGW: TBD
August 1 - 236.8
August 2 - 237
August 3 - 236.8
August 4 - 237.4
August 5 -237.2
August 6 - 236.6
August 7 - 237.6 boooo
August 8 - 237.2
August 9 - 235.4 yayy
August 10 - 236.4
August 11 - 237
August 12 - 236.4
August 13 - 237.4
August 14 -236.4
August 15 - 235
August 16 - 236.6
August 17 - 236.2
August 18 - 235.4
August 19 - 235.8
August 20 - 235.8 joined a gym yesterday! but also had pizza. stayed the same.
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August 311 -
HappyDonkey75 wrote: »@SherryRueter - yes that is so true. Its a rough go for sure. Thank you for the kind words. Can I ask what you use for your leg workout? I need to change mine up a bit and looking for a new plan.
@HappyDonkey75
I do Weights/Cardio/Weights/Cardio/Weights/Cardio (6 day schedule. Basically every other day Weights).
I have been a consumer of Beachbody (BODi now) since 2009 - P90X & Tony Horton, then Body Beast and Sagi Kalev, next LIIFTMORE and Joel Freeman, lastly - my main cardio squeeze has been Shaun T and insanity .
Presently injured in march my shoulder, further injured my bicep in Early june. Working on rehab. doing Phys. therapy moves 2x a day.
I found a youtube account "Millionaire HOY" and I have been doing his workouts for about 3 weeks now (just the cardio's). presently doing the SAVAGE. I add that onto my Liftmore Workouts (which is 4 days a week of strength training). I also have done and enjoy Youtube: Caroline Girvan.
My best results came from eating 5-7 servings veggies/Fruit category. Limiting meat/dairy/grains/oil.
the more unprocessed I eat, the more whole foods I enjoy, the better my body feels - and most of the time it causes weight loss. Likewise, the more ultra processed foods I eat, the less good I feel, and it causes weight gain.
my leg day was:
3 sets 12 reps
1. Standard Squat, using one db
2. R/L Single leg dead lift, using one db. 12reps per leg
3. R/L Bulgarian Lunge, assisted (hand on chair), 1 db .
4. Hip thrust, back on bench. 1 db.
5. Standing band just above knee - 45sec leg raise to side (right side)
6. Standing band just above knee - 45sec leg raise to back (right side)
7. Standing band just above knee - 45sec leg raise to side (left side)
8. Standing band just above knee - 45sec leg raise to back (Left side)
Continue with Millionaire Hoy 25min SAVAGE workout: Bodyweight legs1 -
@Jo_Casey42 Yay on joining a gym. I recommend celebrating, yes…. But maybe with a workout or a new pre-workout drink 😊
@manifestingToday I feel like I am making progress on my goals! How often do you get to visit your parents?
@Agefyter18 Welcome! I look forward to seeing your daily posts.
@happydonkey75 getting in a workout after a full day is SO hard! First thing in the morning is a lot easier for me to do.
Tuesday: Cardio 45mins. 4236 steps.
I weigh myself only 1x/month.
my story:
I used to weigh myself 6x a day and depending on the number, I could allow myself to eat food. I used to play the tracking every calorie game but, a year ago I realized it was just too much for me to do mentally. It was then that I joined a food freedom group on FB and put the scale away for 3 months. To my amazement, I didn't gain any weight and I had allowed myself to have foods I would normally not have.
I no longer did extreme overeating followed by not eating. and, for the first time in a long time, I didn't focus on food all day long. I took walks because I wanted to enjoy the sunshine. I ate a bowl of fruit because it sounded good. Somehow, cookies and pastries still find their way into my mouth. But I'm figuring out how I feel when I am hungry vs. bored.
In May 2023 I started this journey and as of today, I am down 6#. That's a 1/2# less than July's weight.
I honestly am a small person at this point. I'm not looking for 20# to lose. I lost MOST of my weight in 2001, with 70# - all thru eating more veggies/fruits. I would "Strive for 5" or "Get in 7".
Todays words of wisdom.....
On this weight loss journey, it's not a competition to see how long you can workout. It's more about how healthy can you feed your body. The healthier you feed it, the better you feel inside your body. The heathier you feel inside, the better you are to sleep and move throughout your day. The weight will come off naturally.
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@SherryRueter - thanks for all the details. My leg workout is very similar to yours, but I do a few more exercises , alternating between days. I have done alot of those Beachbody workouts over the years. I still default to P90x for upper body . (shoulders/bi's/tri's) Tony Horton is very motivating. Sean T-never liked him but spent a year using his Insanity videos.. its alot more jumping and bouncing than I can manage anymore with my knee. I used to do it in my 30's and I never liked him then but loved the 25 minutes of HIT. He makes me want to throw something at the screen..
My workout routine has cut out alot of cardio given my age and the menopause thing and focusing on strength and working towards heavier lifting. I am getting better results with heavier lifting and I enjoy it more than never ending cardio. Its no more than 45 minutes each day but generally goes something like this..
Mondays- Legs, Tuesday 20 minutes cardio and then a 20 minute HIT and Core /hip stability excercises , Wednesdays Full body, Thursday's off, Fridays is either upper body or another HIT day. Saturday is a just do something active ,low intensity and stretch.
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