Exercise and Weight Loss Challenges
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I don't think my pedometer is going to be much help on the step challenge. I can't remember to look at it each hour. I look at my daily totals from starting on Wed. afternoon=6900, Thurs=8632, Fri=17,138 (treadmill, organizing with a client for 5.5 hrs and folkdancing), Sat=9972.
This week I've been creeping up to 134.6 and I can feel the difference from 130 which I haven't seen in a long while. I know I'm still within range but now is the time to seriously look at my snacking habit which I have been giving into... and I'm this close > < to logging again.0 -
dasher602014 wrote: »Ok ladies, I need some encouragement.
That activia yogurt (one container) and prunes (2 or 3) work wonders. Sorry about your worries, you are brave to face it all head on because not knowing can be deadly. But know everything will be good!0 -
Lill, so glad to make your aquaintance, again. I am at 185 now as well and disgusted that I let it creep up through comfort and anxiety eating.0
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5/07/16: 183.8 (yikes)
5/15/16: 185
Doing a protein day today and then onto the addicto-carb diet again. I've been really falling off the wagon. Know we will all get back on the straight and narrow soon.0 -
May 6 Challenge
May 6 - 182.6
May 13 - 184.0 (UGH)
May 20 - 184.6
Smaller gain this week, but I'll take it.. I am getting up and moving around some. See doc today and hope he will tell me how much longer I need to keep my leg in this boot. Keep your fingers crossed that it will not be too much longer...Have a great day everyone and a super weekend.
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May challenge.
I have been so disorganized the past few weeks and not paying attention to my daily habits.
I cannot find where I put starting weight on this challenge. I suspect i did not state it.
So, I join the others in a slight rise from where I thought I was (169):
May 20th: 170.5
and seeing that in print makes me more determined.0 -
Got a message from @Merrygrannie who wants to join us but cannot find us. I sent back a message with the http address in it.
Is there anyway to send an "invite" from the group board? I couldn't find it to do.
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5/07/16: 183.8 (yikes)
5/15/16: 185
5/22/16: 183.7
At least I'm going in the right direction. I sure can relate to that feeling disorganized Marney! I've been feeling totally scattered--doing too much and out of balance. Working on it. I saw Merrygrannie's request, finally today, and she has been re-accepted! Welcome back Merrygrannie!!
Charlie, I've been thinking a lot about never being able to eat "normally" again. After 6 months of rebellion against that (I had lost 50 and should be able to eat like a normal person again, right?) and going from 50 pounds lost to 37 or the like lost, I am coming to terms with the fact that a healthy food plan is a lifetime thing. Glad I have you guys here to support me (and yourselves)! Pam, thanks for being a shining example of a healthy lifestyle beyond "dieting". Eating like a "normal (American) person" is not what our bodies need. Our easy food is so laden with calories and fat and salt and sugar! Now I just have to get my mini-binges in hand.0 -
Glad to have found this group again.I have done so badly but I am trying to do better.I got on the scales Thurs. and weighed 207.0.:( .Fri. I weighed 204.0 so I know that was fluid.So I'm starting out on Fri.as my weigh-in.
Fri. May 20-2040 -
Today is mow the yard day.I'm going to be using a push mower so definitely will be getting my exercise.More rain for the rest of the week so grass will grow fast.I hope everyone had a good weekend and have a fantastic day.0
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Welcome back, Mary! Glad you found us again! Looking forward to hearing your renewed determination added to the group. You and Gayle are going the right direction.
We had a 60th birthday around here (my DH) and I am going the wrong direction!
I am determined to get under control by Friday's weigh in.
Gayle, I came to a realization too. Yes, this is a life time commitment BUT.... we can step out of it for a little while if we choose to. I am not sure that the 80/20 rule applies to us over 60 really, however, if you want to you can have a blow out day or a blow out week or a blow out month/year. The struggle, as we all know, is getting back on track afterwards. And that is hard.
BUT ..... I can step out of line. My husband, with his diabetes, really cannot, every for his birthday. And that is really hard. Our treats were a little mash potatoes, some diabetic chocolate and some homemade ice cream. (Oh, and too much wine!) All high fat, high calories and did my weight no good. The mashed potatoes were the real exception. At home, we can do this because the treats are homemade without sugar.
When we go out to the wider world with parties, fairs, fast food etc Peter HAS to say no to summer ice creams, BBQs (mostly: because of buns and sauces), all food at movie theatres, all fast food, all french fries and even normal things like a bread basket or potatoes. Basic food in public spaces is a problem. Really hoping that this will change in my lifetime and public spaces get better. (they normally offer fruit as the healthy alternative!)
I was thinking about this as I was enjoying a small glass of orange juice at a neighbours when Peter was not with me. (What a treat it was!) I know I do not have to eat his diet but I also know he is stronger when both of us do not take part and it won't do me any harm to say no. I am grateful I don't have his health problems. Proportionally, I was heavier than he was, we were eating the same diet, and we each had a grandmother with diabetes. But he got it, and I didn't. Roll of the genetic dice.
A long winded way of saying I am grateful that I can eat more calories than I should and more sweets than I should and get back on the bandwagon to get the weigh down. The freedom of being 'out of control' is a gift. The way back is a hard road and one that I have often felt 'undoable'. But we know it is doable.
What a strange thing to be grateful for! Freedom to not eat well!0 -
I have a long term goal ,to lose 20 lbs by Oct.My 50th wedding anniversary is Oct 8th and I'd like to be healthier and look better.I think that is doable if I behave myself.0
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Marney, you are right--the big thing is getting back on the path. We don't have to be perfect--and for me the 80/20 is not necessarily about each day--it can be about weeks (good during the week and not perfect on a weekend day, for example). Guess my math doesn't have to be perfect either--but think it means I am doing well 8 days out of 10 in general. I like your idea of having that freedom to not be perfect (be human), as well as the determination to get back to it shortly after lapses. Mary, welcome! 20 pounds in 4 months might not be entirely realistic (June/July/Aug/Sept) but you can certainly move that way during this challenge. I know from setting SMART goals that the "A" stands for Attainable and the "R" stands for Realistic. Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Time-limited. Time for me to set another SMART goal for health as well.0
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May 6 Challenge
May 6 - 182.6
May 13 - 184.0 (UGH)
May 20 - 184.6
May 27 - 186.0 (Double UGH!)
Morning Ladies, Well, I gained again today. I know I shouldn't blame anything, but I am. This broken leg and dealing with this boot is the pits. Even though I am subtracting 4 lbs. for the boot, still gaining. Trying to eat right (not always doing so), but only able to do upper body exercise. I have a lot of work to do as soon as this thing is off, so looks like I will be starting over..
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merrygrannie wrote: »Glad to have found this group again.I have done so badly but I am trying to do better.I got on the scales Thurs. and weighed 207.0.:( .Fri. I weighed 204.0 so I know that was fluid.So I'm starting out on Fri.as my weigh-in.
Fri. May 20-204
Hi Merrygrannie, Welcome back, glad to see you on here!0 -
Fri. May 20-204.0
Fri. May27-199.52 -
gmabethof3 wrote: »May 6 Challenge
May 6 - 182.6
May 13 - 184.0 (UGH)
May 20 - 184.6
May 27 - 186.0 (Double UGH!)
Morning Ladies, Well, I gained again today. I know I shouldn't blame anything, but I am. This broken leg and dealing with this boot is the pits. Even though I am subtracting 4 lbs. for the boot, still gaining. Trying to eat right (not always doing so), but only able to do upper body exercise. I have a lot of work to do as soon as this thing is off, so looks like I will be starting over.. ......Everyone have a great day, its going to be beautiful here today.
We all know from experience how hard it is to lose weight.When I broke my ankle they didn't give me a boot but I had to use a walker and hop around on one foot.Only good thing about that was I did lose weight.My husband would bring me my meals,therefore I wasn't eating as much.Of course,once I had the freedom to do what I wanted,I guess that was to do no exercise and eat.I always tell myself,and others,I will never gain the weight back again.Now I know I will never make that statement again.
I am the queen of start overs but am grateful I'm given days to start over.
Take care of yourself and remind yourself that you were given a new day to start over .0 -
May 27th - 133.4 Frankly I'm a bit surprised- my sister is visiting and we are indulging a bit. But we take turns on the treadmill
I am doing my Korean homework - mostly just trying to memorize my lines for our skit in the school assembly. My mind goes blank...!1 -
May 20th: 170.5
May 28th: 169.5
Not much change but the right direction!
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My mind goes blank in any skit much less in a foreign language!
Painting kitchen cabinets again. Lovely, hot day. Not a good day for having your head in a base cabinet, painting but done for today.0 -
5/07/16: 183.8 (yikes)
5/15/16: 185
5/22/16: 183.7
5/29/16: 183.5
Slow but sure is moving me in the right direction, incrementally, at least.0 -
merrygrannie wrote: »
We all know from experience how hard it is to lose weight.When I broke my ankle they didn't give me a boot but I had to use a walker and hop around on one foot.Only good thing about that was I did lose weight.My husband would bring me my meals,therefore I wasn't eating as much.Of course,once I had the freedom to do what I wanted,I guess that was to do no exercise and eat.I always tell myself,and others,I will never gain the weight back again.Now I know I will never make that statement again.
I am the queen of start overs but am grateful I'm given days to start over.
Take care of yourself and remind yourself that you were given a new day to start over .
Hi merrygrannie, Yes I am looking at this as being able to start over, and I know I will get that chance soon. Ankle is ok, the reason for this boot is because I fractured my leg at the same time...UGH!!!
.. It is healing and I am hopping around, trying not to put too much weight on the leg.
Now that it is getting hot this boot is more uncomfortable, but I keep telling myself that it needs to stay on.. believe me, I would love to take this off.
You have a good day, and I will talk to you again soon.
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I don't know why I have to be so addicted to food.The sad truth is between the family reunion and the cookouts I've gained back what I lost last week.Using my starting over pass.0
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Fri. May 20-204.0
Fri. May27-199.5
Fri. June 3-201.50 -
May 6 Challenge
May 6 - 182.6
May 13 - 184.0 (UGH)
May 20 - 184.6
May 27 - 186.0 (Double UGH!)
June 3 - 186.6 (triple ugh)
Hello ladies, getting around but not able to exercise, I have been working on eating right in hopes that it helps, but I guess I just need to accept the fact that I will not loose much if I can't do more exercise.. Two more weeks and hopefully this gets off, and I can do a little more. Got my fingers crossed.... 0 -
May 20th: 170.5
May 28th: 169.5
June 4th: 171
Just not good even though I was. Sigh. Got to get more regimented about this again,
Hang in there Beth, you will soon be back to your old stuff. It must be very tiring to be laid up for so long.
And Mary, don't give up. Yes, it is about our relationship with food. But it is also about our relationships and celebrations.
I am off to visit with others for 2 days. So I too will have challenges this week.0 -
5/07/16: 183.8 (yikes)
5/15/16: 185
5/22/16: 183.7
5/29/16: 183.5
6/05/16: 183.7
Must admit that I am wandering from the path. Mostly picking flowers and meandering around the forest. Need to remember why I started on this path and where I want to go. Hey, there's a bunny!0 -
I had a TERRIBLE day today!!! I didn't cook any meals at home and ate out at fast food restaurants for 2 meals.We went and visited with the grandchildren today and although I enjoyed every moment of it I got waaaay off track.They will be coming here tomorrow for a few days .I may have to cut back on my calorie intake for a couple of days .
.I also need to remind myself the reason I want to lose weight.
My goal is to exercise 3 times this week.
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On reflection of my terrible day I'm almost glad I had a bad day.It reminded me of the way I use to eat.I can see how many calories I actually consumed while eating like that for several years.It was a ah ha moment.
I didn't want to log in yesterday but knew I needed to for accountability.I had no idea it was that bad.I'm going to have to really try harder to get healthier.
I hope everyone has a good week.0 -
A bit late checking in .. or maybe I am early this week! Last Thursday DH and I drove out to Indiana to visit older son. Almost 12 hours driving each way - no chance for much exercise. I did find a folkdance group at Indiana University and joined them Friday night. DH and I walked around the neighborhoods on Sat and Sun - hilly enough to feel a bit like the treadmill. There is a wonderful choice of restaurants in the college town. We had a Afghanistan lunch buffet, Korean late dinner, Turkish dinner and Provencal French lunch where there isn't a menu and you eat what they give you - just like home! Anyway, I left at 133 and came back at 133.8 - and I felt lucky at that.
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