Exercise and Weight Loss Challenges
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3/20/18-233.50
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3/21 135.6
It's been a week now sharing this headcold and coughing from DH. Getting better. I've been on the treadmill, taking it easy, for a couple times just because I can't stand being a slug. Otherwise I'm still pinned to the couch with two dogs and binge watching kdramas. We're also having a ice/snow storm in the mid-atlantic this week, so no one else is going anywhere either. Really can't complain.
Gayle - Are you over the worst of it? The flu just drains all motivation.
Hi Mary! It has been a while - How are you?0 -
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3/21 135.6
It's been a week now sharing this headcold and coughing from DH. Getting better. I've been on the treadmill, taking it easy, for a couple times just because I can't stand being a slug. Otherwise I'm still pinned to the couch with two dogs and binge watching kdramas. We're also having a ice/snow storm in the mid-atlantic this week, so no one else is going anywhere either. Really can't complain.
Gayle - Are you over the worst of it? The flu just drains all motivation.
Hi Mary! It has been a while - How are you?
I'm really trying to get back in the swing of things. I haven't started posting my food regularly so really need to work on that.1 -
3/02/18: 202.6 First day of Spring Challenge
3/12/18: 204.6 This is the first day of my Metabolism Revolution diet, wasn't hungry and right around 1200 calories
3/17/18: 201.3
3/23/18: 198.6
Seems I'm not going to gain back the weight I lost from being on the BRAT diet. Back to eating "real" food. Staying in the 1200. Still coughing and feel weak but I'm on the mend. Laying low. Just keeping up with grading my online class and dragged myself to class on Wednesday (went to bed after) and teaching drawing Thursday (killer). A ghost of myself. Hopefully this next week will continue to get better.0 -
Mary, great to see you back! Pam, sorry you've been sick too.0
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I'm back too!
I had the flu after Christmas, then pneumonia and then, just as I am getting better a cold!!! Almost hospitalized but I talked and coughed and promised my way home.
It has been a long and horrid winter.
I have be back to regular stuff for about 3 weeks. This week I finally made it back to thinking about weight. About 10lbs up so I have some work to do.
I am so glad to see that you all are still here!
Gayle, I know what you mean by needing adult supervision. I haven't gone there, yet. I would be a 40 minute drive one way to Weight Watchers.
But I was still stuck in my dither about feeling good and losing weight on a low carb diet and the doctor's office telling me I had to go low fat for my cholesterol. I was doing neither. Low fat was too difficult and low carb was somehow bad. So I was trying to sneak in things I would have bacon and eggs but then turning around and be eating oatmeal and sweet potatoes because I should. And I was gaining weight. (When those are my treats, there is a problem!) And seeing the doctor every 3 months for cholesterol checks was just messing with my head.
So .... last week after a good checkup (without managing my diet at all), I was released from blood work for a year (hurrah and finally). I realized I had to choose something and stick to it. Since low carb worked for me before and I feel better when I am eating that way, I have committed to it. If there are consequences, I don't care. I need to lose weight, I need to feel well as I do it and I need something I can stick to. So decision made. I will eat my way and take their pills.
I am sorry to hear that I am not the only one who is sick. I hope you all are getting over your struggles now. And it sounds as if we are re-committed to getting this weight thing under control.
Good to be back.
I hope you are all feasting with family this weekend.
Cheers
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3/02/18: 202.6 First day of Spring Challenge
3/12/18: 204.6 This is the first day of my Metabolism Revolution diet, wasn't hungry and right around 1200 calories
3/17/18: 201.3
3/23/18: 198.6
3/31/18: 202.3
Sigh. Off the BRAT diet and mostly within my 1200 calories but not moving enough and have been giving in to "But normal people get to eat that (think nachos)" and so I am gaining back the weight I lost on the flu. Going to do an Easter feast tomorrow and then Monday back to strict 1200, then the following week going on the Metabolism Revolution Diet. Healthy food choices and no dairy, caffeine, corn, wheat, soy. Three days with vegis, protein, fruit, four days with vegis, protein, healthy fat (nuts, avocados), Then repeat. Got off the BRAT diet by eating Lean Cuisine and applesauce.0 -
3/02/18: 202.6 First day of Spring Challenge
3/12/18: 204.6 This is the first day of my Metabolism Revolution diet, wasn't hungry and right around 1200 calories
3/17/18: 201.3
3/23/18: 198.6
3/31/18: 202.3
2/06/18: 201.20 -
3/30/18: 139.0 DH heard a few seldom heard words out of the bathroom that morning. Too much birthday celebration. I haven't seen a number that high since January 2015.
4/8/18: 136.8 Back in my happy range, though I would like to see 133-135 consistently. I kicked up my activity level and realized I was snacking a bit too often. Reminded myself it's okay to hear my stomach grumble and wait for dinner!
Our friend arrived from Turkey and brought lots of treats along. Though I'm not a big fan of raisins I was surprised out delicious black Turkish raisins are - no sharp aftertaste. The black olives are a treat too. A Turkish breakfast would typically be sausage, egg, olives, cheese, bread, tea. But she had lived here for 5 years a while back and is adaptable. She has already requested her birthday pie in May - our family lemon chess pie. She'll be here till the end of June.
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3/02/18: 202.6 First day of Spring Challenge
3/12/18: 204.6 This is the first day of my Metabolism Revolution diet, wasn't hungry and right around 1200 calories
3/17/18: 201.3
3/23/18: 198.6
3/31/18: 202.3
4/06/18: 201.2
4/13/18: 201.9
kind of free range this last week although I did record for the most part. Tread mill installed. Need to start Haylie's diet soon.
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4/20/18 :234.00
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3/02/18: 202.6 First day of Spring Challenge
3/12/18: 204.6 This is the first day of my Metabolism Revolution diet, wasn't hungry and right around 1200 calories
3/17/18: 201.3
3/23/18: 198.6 Just after having the flu
3/31/18: 202.3
4/06/18: 201.2
4/13/18: 201.9
4/21/18: 201.5
Really closed my eyes this morning when I got on the scale. I've been feeling so fat that I was sure I was at 205. So a great relief to at least be below where I started. The Metabolism Revolution soon. A friend of mine did it a year ago and tells me she feels like she has a "different body". She is very slender now. So psyching myself up.0 -
4/27/18: 136.2
A co-worker is using Weight Watchers and doing well. I'm surprised to hear that fruits and veggies are considered "zero" points since everything adds up, but it must work out for him since he has lost 42 lbs since January (he is 6'5" and over 300+lbs). He also is a fan of kimchi. I gather friends and we make 30lbs at a time several times a year. Now there is talk about having good gut biome so it may be part of his success.0 -
4/27/18: 136.2
A co-worker is using Weight Watchers and doing well. I'm surprised to hear that fruits and veggies are considered "zero" points since everything adds up, but it must work out for him since he has lost 42 lbs since January (he is 6'5" and over 300+lbs).
I'm an old school WW person and recently tried the new program. I just couldn't get with the zero point stuff and hard to track on mfp.
I've just started on the Halley Pomeroy Metabolism Revolution and it is day 5. I've lost a few pounds and am going to stick with it. A friend of mine do super well on it. What I like about it is it is what I eat, basically. lean meats, fruits and vegis, some healthy fats. Having a hard time timing my meals and portions but will get with it.0 -
3/02/18: 202.6 First day of Spring Challenge
3/12/18: 204.6 This is the first day of my Metabolism Revolution diet, wasn't hungry and right around 1200 calories
3/17/18: 201.3
3/23/18: 198.6 Just after having the flu
3/31/18: 202.3
4/06/18: 201.2
4/13/18: 201.9
4/21/18: 201.5
4/28/18: 199.8 started Haley Pomeroy diet on the 23rd.
Finally seeing a little progress!0 -
3/02/18: 202.6 First day of Spring Challenge
3/12/18: 204.6 This is the first day of my Metabolism Revolution diet, wasn't hungry and right around 1200 calories
3/17/18: 201.3
3/23/18: 198.6 Just after having the flu
3/31/18: 202.3
4/06/18: 201.2
4/13/18: 201.9
4/21/18: 201.5
4/28/18: 199.8 started Haley Pomeroy diet on the 23rd.
Finally seeing a little progress!
5/6/18: 198.6
Ran into a snag on Haley, my brain just doesn't function on so few carbs. Adjusting and experimenting and in the meantime sticking to my 1200.0 -
Sigh, getting used to the idea that under 200 is a win.
3/02/18: 202.6 First day of Spring Challenge
3/12/18: 204.6 This is the first day of my Metabolism Revolution diet, wasn't hungry and right around 1200 calories
3/17/18: 201.3
3/23/18: 198.6 Just after having the flu
3/31/18: 202.3
4/06/18: 201.2
4/13/18: 201.9
4/21/18: 201.5
4/28/18: 199.8 started Haley Pomeroy diet on the 23rd.
Finally seeing a little progress!
5/6/18: 198.6
Ran into a snag on Haley, my brain just doesn't function on so few carbs. Adjusting and experimenting and in the meantime sticking to my 1200.
5/14/18: 198.3 Considering that my son took me to a food truck carnival for mother's day I'll take it. At least I walked.0 -
Hello All! Let's start the Summer Challenge today, June 8th, and go until September 1st. There are a lot of summer temptations but also great summer fruits and vegetables, lean grilled meats and opportunities for exercise. So far this year has been a struggle for me but working on my attitude. Rather than giving a lot of emotional energy to focus on how fat I am I am visualizing health and the extra weight just flying away. I have been slow but not giving up this race.
6/08/18: 197.60 -
Good to see someone else here too! Today my weight is 138 lbs. the highest since achieving my goal. My happy range is 133-136lbs. Doesn't seem like much but that's the way to go off track.
Since my pregnant Turkish friend arrived on April 4th we squeezed in a lot of fun (and food) activities. I was there in labor&delivery on May 22 when her son was born. On May 25th her husband arrived from Turkey - nice guy but very little English. Unless Behice is there to translate we use "google translate" app to communicate... picture me walking through Costco and my phone is speaking English and then Turkish..
Things are a bit chaotic since breastfeeding ran into a snag - this week they realized that Ali is tongue-tied - easily corrected but not till appt on Thursday. We want everything working correctly before they return home on June 19th.
So evidently, for me anyway, routine is important. Adventures make life interesting but I need to be more vigilant.
I am still doing treadmill daily but the weekly dancercise class is on vacation till July.
On with the challenge!0 -
I'm at my highest weight. so sad.0
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7/6/2018 -237.00
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Hi Mary, You must be feeling discouraged...
Do you have any idea what is sabotaging your efforts?
There is an endless overwhelming supply of hints, strategies, fads to loss weight as you probably know online.
Start simple. For one day eat 3 healthy meals and snack that fit in your chosen calorie range. And don't start with the unrealistic 1200/day! Then move for 30 - 60 min. - anything counts. Walk, dance in front of your tv, clean out the hall closet. At the end of the day, think about it. Did you really starve? Can you do it again tomorrow?
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6/08/18: 197.6
7/16/18: 197.8
I've been missing in action but back on the wagon. Breakthrough: put a swim suit on for the first time in years and it's not a pretty sight but maybe I can get my butt to water aerobics soon. My energy has been terrible but need to get back to chinese medicine as soon as I can afford to. That is the last time I remember feeling good physically. Happy for the most part emotionally, my new obsession is making floral mandalas.
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This is a drawing (watercolor pencils) of a Moon Carrot plant I recently saw at the Denver Botanic Gardens. The pink is a bud that will bloom into white puffs (moons). The leaf, although blue-green in color, is like a carrot's.0
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Oh, that so delightful Gayle! I had to look up Moon Carrot. I could see a resemblance to Queen Ann's Lace (wild carrot) and just learned a lot more.
My older son came for a weekend visit as part of a business trip. We hadn't seen him since Christmas. He is 36 and the past few years had probably been just over the BMI obese line. This time we could see a definite reduction. It was noticeable that he only ate 2 pancakes for breakfast. But, as I know with my DH, guys won't talk about their weight.
My daughter was able to bring it up when he was over at her house. He said that he has started MFP and lost 10 lbs so far. Since she is now using it (again) she could tweak a bit more out of him. He said he is working on portion control to start and it seems to be working.0 -
Yes, the flower head is like Queen Ann's Lace to me, although the actual flowers and buds are different. I did not know that QAL was wild carrot! So great that your son started on mfp! Very inspiring. My son tends to be a emotional eater, like I am, and at 21 has what looks like a beer belly (he doesn't drink) from eating tortilla chips mindlessly, and eating in general when he is not hungry. I feel guilty. He has never known me except for as someone who is on a diet (I had him when I was 46) and has learned anxiety about food from me, I'm afraid. But know, without saying anything, that I will be a good example for him if I can get this back under control.0
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6/08/18: 197.6
7/16/18: 197.8
7/21/18: 197.80 -
6/08/18: 197.6
7/16/18: 197.8
7/21/18: 197.8
7/27/18: 199.8
Yes, fell off the wagon again. Back to it. Hope you all are doing well. Btw, my son is doing better with food. He is paying attention to portions and walking daily. Now, to follow his lead...0 -
8/3/18: 136.8
I find it interesting..
I like variety in my diet and enjoy baking - freezing in portions keeps in under control most of the time.
But my sister eats what I call the "Dog Food Diet". She eats twice a day - eggs and toast for breakfast and veggies and ramen noodles for dinner - same thing every day. Except for the occasional 3 lbs of gummy bears or eating out with her neighbor or lots of wine when her friend stays with her...
We've both lost the same amount of weigh, though she didn't do it continuously and took longer, and we are maintaining it.
You have to find what works for you!0
