Exercise and Weight Loss Challenges
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gmabethof3 wrote: »Gayle, I have come to the conclusion that until all our celebrations are over we are not always going to loose. I plan on being good all week, but I know as of New Years Eve (Mike has already plans to go to Red Lobster) I will eat everything in site, probably won't even dare log that day...LOL.. Have a great time with you mom and sister, and I sure that we will both be good during the next challenge.
Beth and all--yep, in some ways this new challenge will not start in earnest until all the holiday festivities settle down.0 -
Well, my holidays have settled down so back to it.
Goals: logging, staying in count and eating more veggies. After I get the food organized, I will get the exercise more organized. I got so far off track, my goal is to get back to basics.
Beginning of this challenge: 163 End of this challenge: 168.5 And it rose steadily. Not brilliant.
Happy New Year everyone. Gayle, don't get sick.
I am going to try that drama. Thanks for tip about what one to start with.
I know others are still enjoying the holidays. Truly enjoy it! We will get the weight off over the long term and a few days of "off plan" are nothing in the scheme of things. But worrying about diets when you should be enjoying visiting family and friends, just shouldn't happen.
Pam, you asked about stairs. Yes, they matter. I live in a small bungalow with 8 steps to the unfinished basement. So I go down to do laundry and get something from the freezer. Not daily. Doctors like this answer for older patients (I hope not me yet, because of less falls) BUT after spending time at my nieces where I was running the stairs to my bedroom regularly to get something, I certainly felt the exercise my legs were getting.
For those of us with few stairs and sore joints, one of the basic lower body exercises you can do, is to step up on one foot, then bring the other up, then step down again. Takes only one step, done at the bottom of even a small stair run. It is safe and I certainly feel it when I up the count. (Good aerobic too.) Change your lead foot now and again. For those of you with stairs in your house, just going up and down regularly keeps you stronger and more limber than those of us in ranches or bungalows!
Day 1 for me starts today!0 -
Jan 1: 168.5
Goal: To drop weight .5lb to 1lb a week during this challenge0 -
Thank goodness the holidays are over,
so i can finish our annual newsletter and gift shopping!
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Goal -- avoid plateau depression
Reached my goal by shifting from frustration at glacial speed of loss, to resigned to it.
11/7/15, 186
12/16/15, 183 lowest, 11 lbs since june.
1/2/16, 183.4
I credit the 11 lb loss to:
To Gayle for inspiring me with her 50 lb loss, for starting this terrific support group, and hanging in there despite her plateau from hell.
To my doc who told me if im hungry eat good fat -- finally a way of low cal eating i can live with for the long term.
To logging, which allows me to eat what i want and still feel in control so im not consumed with guilt.
To mfp for doing the math, thus making it easy to log.
.To all of you for your kind support!
Confession is good for the soul! (chocolate covered cherries were on sale again)
Now its time to get back on the program!
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I really like that gratitude journal! Yes, to Gayle for staying the course despite the plateau from hell. And Pam, for staying with us. And Charlie, for her commitment to exercise and her ability to lose weight while eating out. (There goes that excuse!) And all of the rest of you for being there and listening.
Well, I got back on the wagon yesterday, it was hard, but the scale showed 1 lb down this morning. But, today I found the shortbreads!!! Heck.0 -
January 1, 2016 Challenge
January 1 - 178.0
January 8 - 177.6 -.4
New Year is starting off better than I was doing, I am loosing a little, guess it will be baby steps but at least it's a loss. Hoping that we all have a better body in the New Year!0 -
Good for you Beth. Keep it up.
Jan 1: 168.5
Jan 8: 167.5 -1
A loss for me too. Hard to get back to it although my body is feeling better not eating so many unusual foods.0 -
I finished the holidays where I started 131.8 - so that's a good thing. DH is back on MFP with a renewed effort so that helps me to continue measuring out portions.
So, has anyone else picked up a Korean drama? I mentioned before "Splash, Splash Love" - Consider it a mini-drama. It is only two episodes long and can be found for free on viki.com. Funny, warm and fuzzy My DH, sister and a friend have all watched it this week - we all give it 5 stars.
It's been 8 months now of maintaining in my range of 130-132. I kinda miss the NSV of people seeing me for the first time in a long while and realizing that I've changed.0 -
I set up Splash, Splash Love, Pam, but got interrupted. It is still on my radar. Good for you for maintaining through the holidays. Very hard to do as we all can attest. Glad to hear your husband is back on MFP. Helps to have company.
I know what you mean about missing that particular NSV having lost in my 30s. I did have my niece do a double take during these holidays which I don't quite understand because I am only 5lbs down from when I last saw her. Maybe new clothing.
I worked at Curves for a year or so when I was thinking of changing careers and I said to one of star members to remember to celebrate and reward "staying the course" because you lose all the cheering squad around you as time goes on. She had lost over 60 lbs., felt good and looked terrific. She had been maintaining for almost a year when I met her.0 -
Jan 1, 183.4
Jan 8, 183.4
Energy is good which is good.
But havent upped my exercise for some reason.0 -
1/01/16: 180.4
1/09/16: 178.6
Hi guys! I had a great visit with my sister and mom (visiting from Illinois) but unfortunately my sister gifted me with the cold she brought with her. So sick again but will "begin again" in earnest once it no longer feels like someone sandpapered my throat. Glad to see you all here and that you are doing well!0 -
Hey, what do you all think about Oprah becoming the WW public face and shareholder? I actually think it will be great for Oprah, mfp and the many inspired by her! I lost 20 pounds (over and over again) on WW and think it is a great program. Myfitnesspal just works better for me!0
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Missing Charlie. I hope all is well with her.
MFP works better for me and so does a low carb diet but WW is a good program. I too lost weight with them years ago. My niece is doing well with them now. With a smart phone and their points program, it seems very easy for her.0 -
gaylebodine wrote: »Hey, what do you all think about Oprah becoming the WW public face and shareholder? I actually think it will be great for Oprah, mfp and the many inspired by her! I lost 20 pounds (over and over again) on WW and think it is a great program. Myfitnesspal just works better for me!
Gayle, I think it is great that Oprah is becoming the face for WW. I did go to WW a few times before signing up with MFP, and I will admit that I sometimes still follow some of their diet (recipes, tips). MFP is more for me, I don't think meetings etc. were my cup of tea. I agree that it is a great program, but MFP is lot better for me, here on MFP, I have met more wonderful friends and have all of you as a great support system even when I have a bad day.
Well, I need to go outside and shovel some snow, yes we are having out first snow fall of the winter, there is already about 2" on the ground and still coming down,, YUCK!! but hey.. it will burn off more cals.
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It is so frustrating. Another lb down yesterday. Two lbs up today! Back to where I started Jan 1st. I know, I know, but it is frustrating. And I am 2 days into recovering from a back spasm (happens because of an old injury) so exercise is not an option to burn off the frustration (and the weight). Sigh.0
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.dasher602014 wrote: »It is so frustrating. Another lb down yesterday. Two lbs up today! Back to where I started Jan 1st. I know, I know, but it is frustrating. And I am 2 days into recovering from a back spasm (happens because of an old injury) so exercise is not an option to burn off the frustration (and the weight). Sigh.
I hope your back gets better soon. When you have a back ache you don't want to do anything.
I was 177.8 yesterday morning, good all day and before bed I was 179. How did that happen? I think I am going to start weighing myself only once a week on Friday morning, so not to get discouraged UGH!
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Good idea! I normally only weigh in the morning. I am going to back off every day.0
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Perhaps this link should go into the studies folder but it relates to the current comments. I always do a daily weight check in the morning, before breakfast. Of course, it will be higher by bedtime because I've been eating all day and not necessarily "losing" it yet. Here is a recent article looking at several studies: usatoday.com/story/life/2016/01/03/weight-loss-scales-daily/77584478/
I found it encouraging to see the scale go down, even in tenths - that kept me motivated. If it went up a bit - that also was my motivation to get on the treadmill for a bit longer. Though my calorie goal was set for 1 lb/wk I really average 3 lbs. a month in the beginning and 2 lbs. a month towards the end.
Marney I hope your back feels better soon. Maybe mental exercise will work too??
Charlie: You must be really busy. I just started "It's Okay, It's Love". Looking forward to "Moorim School" - seems like a Korean Hogwarts.
Beth: Please send some snow to Maryland - I tired of wiping muddy paws on three dogs!0 -
I know what you mean about the muddy paws, I just have a little schnauzer, and my hardwood is covered in paw prints... LOL If I could send the snow I would be happy to...... 0
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Thanks for the link, Pam. I too get on the scales in the morning before breakfast.
Back is better but activity level still low but pain killers only needed in the evenings so I know I am almost over this. Need to incorporate more stretching in my daily routines.
I watched Splash Splash Love yesterday. First Korean movie. Really enjoyed it! Especially the clementine through out. The outtakes at the end were funny as well. The girl is quite a good actor.
Snow and cold here. Trying not to shovel but at least it is powder snow.
Maybe it is time for a new scale since mine only goes done in half lbs. But I am sticking to plan so hopefully something will shift soon.0 -
Yeah! Glad you enjoyed it Marney. You may want to check out the recap on dramabeans. They are helpful in pointing out little things missed in translation. I didn't catch that they were calling Dan Bi, her name means "more rain" dramabeans.com/2015/12/splish-splash-love-episodes-1-2/
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My mother was small all her life. She was only 5 ft and was around the 100-120 lb range all through her life even after 4 large babies. She weigh herself every morning. I take after my father in weight gaining ability. Even at my current weight, I am the smallest of my cousins on that side.
So, like my mum, I have weighed myself every morning. Unlike my mum, I did not follow her rule of keeping weight within a 5 lb fluctuation. If she went up more than 3 lbs, she cut back on sugars and starches, if she went up 5 lbs then she actively dieted. And, she watched it on the lower end too, eating more when necessary.
How come, the older you get, the wiser the previous generation is, just at the point when you cannot say, "Thanks, I get it."? I feel this way about my mum's cousin too. What fun we could have sewing now that I have knowledge and what I could learn from her now that I have patience. As an eight year old, she got me started, and I never said thanks properly because I started sewing again after she was gone.
Such is life. But I am grateful to them both.0 -
I'm embarresed and ashamed to be back on here after my leave of absence.I've totally lost all control on exercise(none)not drinking water and eating what I want.The lbs have really piled on and I have no excuse.i just seemed I was struggling and gave up the fight.i didn't want to log on in here because I was afraid I would bring someone else down.But i'm back if i'm accepted back.
I've been backtracking and reading your post.I'm glad everyone is hanging in there and encouraging each other.Tomorrow i'm getting back on the scale and regrouping.When I lost I had so much confidence and felt good about myself.Not anymore.My biggest problem is sweets,i'm addicted to them.At least I haven't gone back to sodas.
I f it's ok with this group i'd like to come back and get encouragement and give it also.Grateful for this group.0 -
maryschwartzroby wrote: »I'm embarresed and ashamed to be back on here after my leave of absence.I've totally lost all control on exercise(none)not drinking water and eating what I want.The lbs have really piled on and I have no excuse.i just seemed I was struggling and gave up the fight.i didn't want to log on in here because I was afraid I would bring someone else down.But i'm back if i'm accepted back.
I've been backtracking and reading your post.I'm glad everyone is hanging in there and encouraging each other.Tomorrow i'm getting back on the scale and regrouping.When I lost I had so much confidence and felt good about myself.Not anymore.My biggest problem is sweets,i'm addicted to them.At least I haven't gone back to sodas.
I f it's ok with this group i'd like to come back and get encouragement and give it also.Grateful for this group.
Welcome Back Mary!!!! Glad to have you aboard, remember that we are are human, and losing control is only natural.. Always glad that your back! 0 -
dasher602014 wrote: »My mother was small all her life. She was only 5 ft and was around the 100-120 lb range all through her life even after 4 large babies. She weigh herself every morning. I take after my father in weight gaining ability. Even at my current weight, I am the smallest of my cousins on that side.
So, like my mum, I have weighed myself every morning. Unlike my mum, I did not follow her rule of keeping weight within a 5 lb fluctuation. If she went up more than 3 lbs, she cut back on sugars and starches, if she went up 5 lbs then she actively dieted. And, she watched it on the lower end too, eating more when necessary.
How come, the older you get, the wiser the previous generation is, just at the point when you cannot say, "Thanks, I get it."? I feel this way about my mum's cousin too. What fun we could have sewing now that I have knowledge and what I could learn from her now that I have patience. As an eight year old, she got me started, and I never said thanks properly because I started sewing again after she was gone.
Such is life. But I am grateful to them both.
Marney, we should all take your mom's advice, and keep our weight within 5 lbs..LOL I know that I would have a hard time doing that, but it does sound great. 0 -
gmabethof3 wrote: »maryschwartzroby wrote: »I'm embarresed and ashamed to be back on here after my leave of absence.I've totally lost all control on exercise(none)not drinking water and eating what I want.The lbs have really piled on and I have no excuse.i just seemed I was struggling and gave up the fight.i didn't want to log on in here because I was afraid I would bring someone else down.But i'm back if i'm accepted back.
I've been backtracking and reading your post.I'm glad everyone is hanging in there and encouraging each other.Tomorrow i'm getting back on the scale and regrouping.When I lost I had so much confidence and felt good about myself.Not anymore.My biggest problem is sweets,i'm addicted to them.At least I haven't gone back to sodas.
I f it's ok with this group i'd like to come back and get encouragement and give it also.Grateful for this group.
Welcome Back Mary!!!! Glad to have you aboard, remember that we are are human, and losing control is only natural.. Always glad that your back!
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January 1, 2016 Challenge
January 1 - 178.0
January 8 - 177.6 = -.4
January 15 - 177.2 = -.8
Going slow, but I am loosing. Starting back at the Y today, going to start some weight training and hope that gets the lbs. off me...We'll see!! 0 -
1/01/16: 180.4
1/09/16: 178.6
1/15/16: 174.3
The up side of being sick in bed with a sinus infection almost all week: no appetite! Easy to stay in calories. This one is being stubborn, hopefully I will feel better soon (on meds for for three days now). I'll see if I can find Charlie. Thanks for hanging in! Marney I loved your story about your small mom. A good demonstration of life-time maintenance.0 -
Hello Gayle, hope you get better soon! Take it easy!0
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Good morning ladies.I'm having a difficult time with MFP.I try logging in all my food but it's not letting me.not even letting me do the quick calories.I'm on day2 and not showing it.Have they made some changes I don't know about? when I go to my home page it's not showing anything either.Thanks for any info you can give me.
I hope everyone has a successful day whatever you do.0
