October weigh-ins! It's Fall and We Are Getting Small!
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Not much to say. I'm going in the way wrong direction, and I really need to get myself in order. I'm not proud of myself at this point, but it is what it is.
Don't despair! Don't even fuss.
If I were to guess from looking at your diary, I bet if you reign in your salt, up your water, and get your sleep, everything will go the way you want.
cheers!
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@hollyla9905 said:
So unless I do something dramatic I won't make Octobers goal
I was sitting here being proud for not gaining weight this week and I thought how foolish I was being I have a lot of weight to loose and I can't do it by losing 2 lbs a month and then gaining 1 back the next month! I don't know why I fall into this all the time!!! It's frustrating! I can remeber crying my heart out when my scale topped 250 now if I see 300 I say "wow I had a bad day" I don't want this reality anymore!
@mdgivens Said:
Holly, perhaps your goal was too ambitious considering you Canadians have Thanksgiving a month early
I kid, I kid! Still, even if you don't get to 290, are you going to be disappointed if you get to 295?
You've got 2 weeks left in the month.
You can look back at what might have been with frustration.
*** OR ***
You can learn from what you did right and what you wish you could have done better, take that knowledge, and get back on track towards where you want to be.
Great advice Givens.
One of the reasons I change my Profile Picture.
This is getting to be a long post but I had to go back and just say, i think over ambitious goals tend to get me often! I know I can do 10 lbs in a month... But any thing down is a good move! I really need to keep reality checking myself! And I love the changed picture Russ, it's so true! I do need to be honest with myself and I feel really good I have seen a lot of changes in myself! This is a long journey and I am not giving up any time soon! 75 days in and even when I mess up I keep going!
You guys all rock
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Don't despair! Don't even fuss.
If I were to guess from looking at your diary, I bet if you reign in your salt, up your water, and get your sleep, everything will go the way you want.
cheers!
Mark
Thanks Mark :-) I'm not despairing - I'm just irritated with myself a bit. I know I need to reign in my sodium really badly. I'm trying, but it's a work in progress. I do drink about a gallon of water a day, so there's that - I just don't log all of it after 8 or so glasses lol.
Thank you for being so encouraging! I'm not giving up, not even close, just need to get under control.0 -
SW:301.8
CW: 296 (09/30/13)
GW: 290
LTGW: Undetermined
Week 1: 10/06/13: 294.4 (-1.6)
Week 2: 10/13/13: 297 (+3)
Week 3: 10/20/13: 298 (+1)
Week 4: 10/27/13:
Not much to say. I'm going in the way wrong direction, and I really need to get myself in order. I'm not proud of myself at this point, but it is what it is.
It can be discouraged, but everything can be fixed.
I looked at your diary and I would recommend you lower on the salt, it makes you retain water and weight more (sucks every time. been there, not nice at all). I also think you are eating too much processed foods, that might be have fewer calories but won;t make you feel as full, are high in sodium and sugar and have no fiber.
Try to add more veggies, chicken, fish and lean meats, and good fats such as olive oil and butter. These food might be calorie dense, but are also nutrients dense, so they make you feel full for longer, and you will be getting all the micronutrients you don't get from processed foods.
Keep it up, girl, you can do this!!0 -
October SW: 315.8 lb
October GW: 307 lb
09 Oct 13: 311.6 lb
16 Oct 13: 309.0 lb
23 Oct 13: 305.8 lb
30 Oct 13: ?
Final: ?
Goals:
- Get down past 309 lb (100 lb total loss) - Below 309 on the scale, but I don't want to count it until the moving average drops below 309 (currently at 311.3).
- Get my 340 lb x 5 back squat.
- Raise my sleep average from 6.1 hours / night to 6.5 hours / night. - Currently averaging 6.46 hours / night0 -
I just found out my normal BMI weight is 125-165. ( I just wrote 225-265 and had to change it. NOT used to such small numbers.) I'm thrilled at the idea finding out what "no extra weight" would be like. My DH not so much. He's very supportive but would like me at the top of the range. Never did understand how he could find me attractive, but he does. :blushing:
SW: 317 March 2013
CW: Holding at 221
LTGW: 160 (realistic) 140 (in my dreams? never been slender...)
Oct 3: 227
Oct 10: 226
Oct 17: 224
Oct 24: 221
Oct 31:
Logging a day early,
Paula0 -
My Numbers:
SW: 430
CW: 321.4
GW: 315
LTGW: 175
Weigh-ins:
Week 1: 10/02/13 = 321.4. Oops day early.
Week 2: 10/10/13 = 318.8 (-2.6)
Week 3: 10/17/13 = 318.6 (-0.2) Honestly, after this week of sporadic posting, malaise and general discontent, I'm amazed to see a loss at all. Let's see if i can get my head back in the game before my 54th birthday next week...
Week 4: 10/24/13 = 315.5 (-3.1) Ahhh. :drinker:
Week 5: 10/31/13 =0 -
My Numbers:
SW: 308.2
CW: 301.6
GW: 290.0
LTGW: 154
Week 1: 10/03/13: 299.8 (-1.8)
Week 2: 10/10/13: 298.8 (-1.0)
Week 3: 10/17/13: 298.8
Week 4: 10/24/13: 297.6 (-1.2)
Week 5: 10/31/13
I am pleased this morning it has not been easy with being sick...
Chasing: you will have a big loss next week
BTL: slow is good keep it up
Jesse: I understand how you feel! Don't give up on yourself... Try and make one change at a time... You can do it
Givens: sleep is so important, as always an inspiration ( I think we need a bedtime weekly challenge when out breakfast one is done)
Paula: great job
You are all amazing and an inspiration I am so thankful for this group... I probably would have given up on my own!
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SW:250
CW:235
GW:225
LTGW:140
10/3=235 (-0)
10/10=232.4 (-2.6)
10/17=230 (-2.4)
10/24=230 (-0)
10/31=230 (-0)
Not upset about not losing weight this week, I have been fighting a cold for a few days now... So I'm sure I'll have a great week next week Great job Dan! You are gonna crush your goal :bigsmile: Great losses from everyone this week! No sickness can keep us down 0 -
808malia said:
SW:250
CW:235
GW:225
LTGW:140
10/3=235 (-0)
10/10=232.4 (-2.6)
10/17=230 (-2.4)
10/24=230 (-0)
10/31=
Not upset about not losing weight this week, I have been fighting a cold for a few days now... So I'm sure I'll have a great week next week Great job Dan! You are gonna crush your goal :bigsmile: Great losses from everyone this week! No sickness can keep us down
I have a feeling I will be right there with you. Haven't felt good for the last 3 or 4 days so haven't been exercising. Still you didn't gain so you did great. WTG!!!0 -
SW:287 (though highest was 310)
CW:271.1
STGW:250
LTGW:135
October GW: 260
Oct. 3: 266.2 (-4.9)
Oct 10: 269.3 (+3.1) Stupid tom!
Oct 17: 264.5 (-4.8)
Oct 24: 263.6 (-0.9)
Oct 31:
Not very impressive but I'll take it. I'm pretty sure that I'll not be making my goal this month. I'm coming down with my first cold of the season. :sick:
Everyone is doing great! Good job folks!0 -
Original SW: 369.8
October SW: 328.4
October GW: 309
Week1 10/04/2013 - 325.3 (-3.1)
Week2 10/11/2013 - 319.6 (-5.7)
Week3 10/18/2013 - 320.0 (+.4)
Week4 10/25/2013 - 316.5 (-3.5)
Week5 10/31/20130 -
SW: 478
CW: 441
GW: 435
LTGW: 178
Oct 4: 439
Oct 11: oopsie no weigh in
Oct 18: more oopsie
Oct 25: 438
Well, that was a bad month. Bad Cary, no more cookies LOL Back on track and looking forward to a wonderful November!0 -
Wow Cary you have lost 40 lbs according to your ticker.. It can't be all bad what your doing! Keep up the good work
@chasingkatie you have had an amazing month wtg!
P1xy: you may not make your goal but you kicked some butt this month!
One more week to go in October 0 -
Name:Russ
Age 44
Height 5'10"
SW 360.2 08/16/2013
CW 305.2 10/25/2013
STGW 299 by the end of October.
LTGW 180
09/27 Starting Weight = 321
10/04 week 01 = 318.3
10/11 week 02 = 313.2
10/18 week 03 = 306.5
10/25 week 04 = 305.2
10/31 Ending Weight =
1.3 pounds this week. I will take it with being sick the past several days.
Guess I have to work really hard these next 6 days to reach my goal.0 -
Okay...
So as I have whined and moaned all month, I am STUPID busy with work and such right now.
And while I have tried to log my food and exercise as best I can, I have been a bit slack letting all my pals and group members know how impressed and pleased I have been with your efforts and attentions.
Thank you to everybody who kept posting encouragement and cheers, even when I was silent.
Well...I finally got to weigh in properly today and I am right chuffed to tell you that this morning I cracked the 300 barrier!
I am now 299.51 pounds!
For anyone keeping track, that is about 7.5 pounds for October! (Not bad for a crap-grazing stress bunny!)
That leaves me with only 100 left pounds to lose! I have finished my "+"!0 -
Jackie
My Numbers:
SW: 398 (january 24, 2013)
CW: 308
GW: 298
LTGW: 180
Week 1: 10/01/13: 306
Week 2: 10/08/13: 309 (stupid mother nature!)
Week 3: 10/15/13: 302
Week 4: 10/22/13: 300
Week 5: 10/29/13:0 -
Okay...
So as I have whined and moaned all month, I am STUPID busy with work and such right now.
And while I have tried to log my food and exercise as best I can, I have been a bit slack letting all my pals and group members know how impressed and pleased I have been with your efforts and attentions.
Thank you to everybody who kept posting encouragement and cheers, even when I was silent.
Well...I finally got to weigh in properly today and I am right chuffed to tell you that this morning I cracked the 300 barrier!
I am now 299.51 pounds!
For anyone keeping track, that is about 7.5 pounds for October! (Not bad for a crap-grazing stress bunny!)
That leaves me with only 100 left pounds to lose! I have finished my "+"!
you are ahead of me by .5 lb! but i'll be there by next tuesday! congrats on breaking the barrier!!0 -
Week 4: 10/24/13 = 315.5 (-3.1) Ahhh. :drinker:
Good job, Dan. And thanks for guiding me to such a great support group. Thank you everyone.0 -
m23prime said:
Okay...
So as I have whined and moaned all month, I am STUPID busy with work and such right now.
And while I have tried to log my food and exercise as best I can, I have been a bit slack letting all my pals and group members know how impressed and pleased I have been with your efforts and attentions.
Thank you to everybody who kept posting encouragement and cheers, even when I was silent.
Well...I finally got to weigh in properly today and I am right chuffed to tell you that this morning I cracked the 300 barrier!
I am now 299.51 pounds!
For anyone keeping track, that is about 7.5 pounds for October! (Not bad for a crap-grazing stress bunny!)
That leaves me with only 100 left pounds to lose! I have finished my "+"!
WTG!!! That is awesome. That is the barrier I can't wait to crack. Just awesome!!! Congrats.0 -
Fantastic effort everyone! While some losses may have been larger than others, this is not a competition between members, it is only with ourselves. And let me tell you every single one in this group inspires me in some way!
Great work for a stress filled October, Mark!
Paula, I'm glad you joined here as well. More ways to read and get to know you better, and I'm sure everyone who is getting to know you knows exactly WHY your husband loves you. Silly goose! lol
Jackie, you are tearing it up. Good job for October!
ChasingKatie and Russ - two gold stars each!
Jess, it has been a rough month, but now you are another year older, wiser and ready to give it a hard run in November, right? You started the gym and pool; that's a win!
Holly, fighting colds all month and still losing. You are a beast to handle that!
Ignaura, Pidge, everyone, I'd like to keep going but the wife just came in to get me moving. I have to go attempt to NOT fall when walking on sharp rocks while seeking lavatubes. Hiking today! (Giving up football viewing, you have NO idea how difficult this is. gasp! :ohwell: )
Oh, and the point of this whole post, besides the kudo's? As a posting group to this Topic, with one week left in October, we have lost 110.4 lbs. Already passing what we did in September. Now, let's rock this last week and really hit it home for Halloween!0 -
The past few days I've really just let myself go and I am feeling the repercussions of that in the way my body feels and just the way I feel as a whole. I am going to get back into the swing of things, for real this time, and not let this distract me from my goals.
I have decided to forego weighing myself until next week. With TOM hitting and how much sodium and alcohol I have consumed in the past 3 days I know that the number on the scale will disappoint me and I don't want to risk getting emotional and letting it get the best of me.
I am really proud of everyone this month! Keep that momentum going into November :-)0 -
SW: 243
CW: 224
GW: 215
LTGW: 140
Week 1: 10/05/13: 221.2 (-2.8)
Week 2: 10/13/13: 220.7 (-0.5)
Week 3: 10/20/13: 218.5 (-2.2)
Week 4: 10/27/13: 218.5 (-0)
Oh well... I'm not upset about it. I had fun for my brithday, drank plenty of wine, enjoyed myself and had cake... I don't regret it at all. I'm back on track and happy to have the greatest trainer/coach ON EARTH.0 -
Jackie
My Numbers:
SW: 398 (january 24, 2013)
CW: 308
GW: 298
LTGW: 180
Week 1: 10/01/13: 306
Week 2: 10/08/13: 309 (stupid mother nature!)
Week 3: 10/15/13: 302! holy crap-7 lbs in one week!
Week 4: 10/22/13: 300
Week 5: 10/29/13: 296
i did it-i have lost 102 lbs since january 24th! i'm so damn happy!0 -
Congratulations Jackie!!!!0
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Congrats Jackie!!!
Everyone is making great progress this month, cant wait to see what our final October total is!0 -
October SW: 315.8 lb
October GW: 307 lb
09 Oct 13: 311.6 lb
16 Oct 13: 309.0 lb
23 Oct 13: 305.8 lb
30 Oct 13: 304.8 lb
Final: ?
Goals:
- Get down past 309 lb (100 lb total loss) - Below 309 on the scale, but I don't want to count it until the moving average (currently at 309.2) drops below 309.
- Get my 340 lb x 5 back squat - Not going to happen this month. Been slacking some on my squatting due to knee pain that I am experiencing at loads over 315-320 lb. It could be arthritis, my need to lose more weight, or just my being a wuss.
- Raise my sleep average from 6.1 hours / night to 6.5 hours / night. - Currently averaging 6.55 hours / night.
Checking in. Been a bit of a stranger lately (October through February are ridiculously busy in the U.S. healthcare IT field). Anyway, just wanted to say to those who have achieved their goals for this month, congratulations and keep fighting! And for those who have not achieved their goals for this month, use what you have learned this month to set better goals for next month, and keep fighting!0 -
Way to go Jackie and Givens you did awesome!0
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My Numbers:
SW: 308.2
CW: 301.6
GW: 290.0
LTGW: 154
Week 1: 10/03/13: 299.8 (-1.8)
Week 2: 10/10/13: 298.8 (-1.0)
Week 3: 10/17/13: 298.8
Week 4: 10/24/13: 297.6 (-1.2)
Week 5: 10/31/13: 296.8 (-0.8)
So I didn't meet my goal, but 4.8 lbs in a month is okay with me! I am pleased to see my scale go downwards... I am happy with my increase in fitness level! I went shopping two days in a row and don't have to take many breaks... I am making positive changes to my life and my health and that will result in more losses!
I can't wait to see how everyone else did! And time to think of some November goals 0
