Beginner Team Chat Board
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Congrats Tracy! My mom was a smoker for all of my childhood. She quit several years back and she always says, "If you can quit smoking, you can do anything!" It was the hardest thing she has ever done, so you should toot your own horn...you deserve it!
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1. Be retrospective like Carol : talk to your team about a fire in your life or smoke you saw that "consumed" you and made you rise like a phoenix from the ashes in a new direction, especially if this story relates to health and fitness like a sport's injury or regaining weight you had lost.
Hmm...I guess my fire is happening now? I've spent the last two years fighting injuries (wrist and posterior tibialis tendon), which have forced me to modify most of what used to be my favourite fitness activites and pretty much demolished my goal of running a 5k a month last summer. I gained 14 lbs after switching to a desk job last summer, and I'm fighting to get back down to my starting weight and back to my old level of fitness. But I took a 10-week bellydancing class and then I signed up for this challenge and started logging again, so I am making the right decisions to support those goals. Now if we can just add a few more hours in the day so that I can get my workouts in, that would be grrreaaat...
2. Be determined and optimistic like Daryl and encourage someone in your own life who is experiencing difficulties in reaching their goals or is having similar setbacks.
Oh man, when DON'T I do this? I'm a case manager and between work, husband, and my friends, it seems like some days all I do is support & encourage others. I'm taking a pass on this.0 -
So this week,
1. Be retrospective like Carol : talk to your team about a fire in your life or smoke you saw that "consumed" you and made you rise like a phoenix from the ashes in a new direction, especially if this story relates to health and fitness like a sport's injury or regaining weight you had lost.
I've had a few. But recently I was about 5lbs away from my goal. (took about 2 years)Only to find out I was expecting a baby. 3 months after giving birth I am just under 200lbs and working towards my goal weight again.
3. Be determined and optimistic like Daryl and encourage someone in your own life who is experiencing difficulties in reaching their goals or is having similar setbacks.
[/My co-work and mom are struggling with health issues. I try to encourage them step by step because i was once there . As well as currently go through change.b]0 -
Congrats Tracy! That is an awesome achievement!!
1. Be like Carol: When I first started running (C25K program) a few years ago, I was well over 200 pounds. I really enjoyed it but my knees started hurting almost immediately. I finally dragged myself to the doctor. He ordered xrays and determined it was severe degenerative osteoarthritis. He didn't really offer much advice except to prescribe naproxen (Aleve). So I soldiered on and kept running. Something the xray technician said to me helped tremendously. She said she was diagnosed with arthritis in her hips but kept exercising because strengthening the muscles around those joints really helped relieve the pain. So that's what I've done, and she was right. I still have bad days when I've done too much during the week and they are sore, but I keep going. I take Aleve maybe once every 2 or 3 months at most.
2. Be like Daryl: I saw a post on MFP about someone who was struggling with a particular aspect of her weight loss journey. I offered advice then sent a friend request. It's a little thing, but sometimes those little things stick with you (like the xray technician in the above example).
Note to team: I will probably NOT make the calorie goal this week. It's awful. I am already about 1,200 calories over for the week! I will try my best but it's not looking good. Too bad we can't share our calorie deficits with each other like the exercise minutes, lol! But that wouldn't really help me. I will do better next week, even with Thanksgiving.0 -
Be retrospective like Carol : talk to your team about a fire in your life or smoke you saw that "consumed" you and made you rise like a phoenix from the ashes in a new direction, especially if this story relates to health and fitness like a sport's injury or regaining weight you had lost.
I'm really having trouble with this one. I've certainly had challenges in my life, some bleaker times and some accomplishments I am immensely proud of, but I've been very lucky in that I've not ever faced anything that has really consumed me. I do feel as though this change, this journey has changed me. I feel more confident, more empowered, more proud of myself than ever. Its what keeps me going every day.
Be determined and optimistic like Daryl and encourage someone in your own life who is experiencing difficulties in reaching their goals or is having similar setbacks.
I do my best to encourage all of my friends every day in all of their journeys, in real life or virtual. I live about 5 hours from my hometown and most of my family and will be going home for Thanksgiving. Most of my family is overweight-obese. While a part of me is so tempted to just stuff my face full of pecan pie and mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving, I'm going to give some thoughts as to how I can maybe demonstrate to them that there is a logical place that exists between sustaining yourself on salad, and eating all the stuff, all the time.0 -
Congrats Tracy! That is an awesome achievement!!
1. Be like Carol: When I first started running (C25K program) a few years ago, I was well over 200 pounds. I really enjoyed it but my knees started hurting almost immediately. I finally dragged myself to the doctor. He ordered xrays and determined it was severe degenerative osteoarthritis. He didn't really offer much advice except to prescribe naproxen (Aleve). So I soldiered on and kept running. Something the xray technician said to me helped tremendously. She said she was diagnosed with arthritis in her hips but kept exercising because strengthening the muscles around those joints really helped relieve the pain. So that's what I've done, and she was right. I still have bad days when I've done too much during the week and they are sore, but I keep going. I take Aleve maybe once every 2 or 3 months at most.
2. Be like Daryl: I saw a post on MFP about someone who was struggling with a particular aspect of her weight loss journey. I offered advice then sent a friend request. It's a little thing, but sometimes those little things stick with you (like the xray technician in the above example).
Note to team: I will probably NOT make the calorie goal this week. It's awful. I am already about 1,200 calories over for the week! I will try my best but it's not looking good. Too bad we can't share our calorie deficits with each other like the exercise minutes, lol! But that wouldn't really help me. I will do better next week, even with Thanksgiving.
Let me get this straight.. for the calorie deficit, if I am under for the TOTAL of the week (but went over one 1 day) - it would still count as being within my calories?
Sorry, I just automatically logged that I didn't make this goal in previous weeks because 1 day was over by 30 calories - but the rest of the week was still way under goal.. so now as above im not sure if that is right?0 -
tracymayo1 wrote: »
Let me get this straight.. for the calorie deficit, if I am under for the TOTAL of the week (but went over one 1 day) - it would still count as being within my calories?
Sorry, I just automatically logged that I didn't make this goal in previous weeks because 1 day was over by 30 calories - but the rest of the week was still way under goal.. so now as above im not sure if that is right?
I wondered the same thing when we first started and I asked about it in one of the threads, and whoever answered said whatever it means to YOU to be at your calorie goal for the week. So I started the weekly thing and it's really worked out well for me. It's actually helped me stay in my calorie range a lot better than before, for some reason.
And just for the record, I made up most of my calorie deficit yesterday! I stayed close to 500 calories for the day. I know that's unhealthy to do all the time, but it's similar to intermittent fasting which I plan on starting soon anyway. However, I'm going to see Mockingjay tonight (yay!) and it's so hard to resist movie popcorn. I've been good all day today in preparation for it, but I tend to over-indulge. :-)
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Be retrospective like Carol : I had total ACL/MCL knee surgery at the beginning of 2012 and it completely changed my life. I couldn't exercise like I use to, I was in SO much pain, and the weight just kept piling on. A year after my surgery I decided to stop focusing on what I couldn't do and start focusing on what I COULD do so I trained for and ran my first 5K! I let myself slip back again after that and soon I was at the heaviest I had ever been. When my knee doctor told me my weight gain had contributed to early arthritis in my knee it was a huge wake up call. I have a long way to go, but I've already lost 15lbs and there's no turning back!
3. Be determined and optimistic like Daryl: My mom has struggled with her weight for the last 10 years or so and lately I have been encouraging her to try new (healthier) foods and get more exercise in. She told me today that she has decided her goal is for us both to run a 1/2 marathon together!0 -
1. Be retrospective like Carol : talk to your team about a fire in your life or smoke you saw that "consumed" you and made you rise like a phoenix from the ashes in a new direction, especially if this story relates to health and fitness like a sport's injury or regaining weight you had lost.
Interestingly enough, I have never been consumed with weight loss which is probably why I tend to go up and down like a yo-yo. I like MFP and it is the most effective way I have found to keep motivated, but it still doesn't consume me. I suppose the biggest fire in my life was the breakdown of my first marriage. It didn't go up in flames though - it just smoldered and smoke until there was nothing left but a pile of ashes. But then, I met CindyB97 and I found that I could have a meaningful relationship with someone again. 18 years later, the fire of our relationship still burns bright.
2. Be determined and optimistic like Daryl and encourage someone in your own life who is experiencing difficulties in reaching their goals or is having similar setbacks.
I think CindyB97 and I tend to do this for each other when it comes to weight loss. She will have a bad week and I try to remind her that it happens and she always bounces back with a good week. I start to lose interest and she brings me back around.0 -
It's been awesome reading everyone's input for this week's challenge - thanks for sharing - it motivates me
And I agree with the thread on how to count the calories - cumulative for the week. There are days I don't eat back my exercise calories during the week so I can have a glass of wine or a margarita on the weekends.
Shout out to CindyB97, I think we've talked ourselves into starting the 5:2 Fast Diet - we got this!
On another note - my cardio work out today included 2 minutes of plank jacks. I was excited because I was going to count it as my planksgiving, but sadly today was not a plank jacks day
Whoever posted this plansgiving challenge - Thank You! It's totally kicking my butt and I hate it....but I love it! My favorite jeans are too big in the waist and saggy in the butt and even my family noticed how different my shoulders/arms and upper body looks just 3 weeks in. 0 -
just posted my scoreboard.
Also have70 minutes CARDIO over.
If you need it, take it - also mentioned I will give to any Begginner member needing it on the scoreboard forum.
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Congrats Tracy! That is an awesome achievement!!
Note to team: I will probably NOT make the calorie goal this week. It's awful. I am already about 1,200 calories over for the week! I will try my best but it's not looking good. Too bad we can't share our calorie deficits with each other like the exercise minutes, lol! But that wouldn't really help me. I will do better next week, even with Thanksgiving.
Sadly, I am in the same boat with calories this week. I just had one of those major falling of the wagon kind of weeks. I was running a work conference, working 16 hour days and stress eating everything in sight before bed each night (and no time to earn exercise calories). I just finished an hour long walk so I'd hit my exercise goals for the week, but the calories were out of control for me. I'm sorry to bring the team down, and likewise promise to do better next week!
1. Be like Carol: I had both of my retinas detach when I was in my mid twenties (9-10 years ago). It was by far the hardest thing I had gone through in my life to that date, and nothing since has been as difficult. The fear of losing vision is really horrible and I was scared, depressed, and stuck face down in bed post op on both surgeries (about a year apart for the two eyes). I lost touch with many friends, and defintely turned inward and, to be honest, a bit selfish. But modern medicine is amazing, and I can see very well from my right eye (my left is pretty wonky, but I count my blessings!). I have no doubt that had this all happened even 50 years ago, I would probably be completely blind in my left eye, and quite possibly my right as well.
Though it was horrible, that experience really taught me not to take things for granted. I gained a lot of weight during that period (being depressed AND not allowed to exercise for fear of detaching newly fixed retinas). But as soon as I was able, I was out there, and that is when I actually reached my goal weight for the first time in my entire life, losing 87 lbs! I have gained quite a bit back over the years and through pregnancies, etc. But I feel like I can do it again, and so, I will!
2. Be like Daryl: This week I had a lunch date with a friend who has been struggling with finding motivation for weight loss, and after our conversation, she decided to make some dietary changes. I plan to keep up with those conversations with her, and I think it will help keep both of us motivated!
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maphammonds wrote: »Whoever posted this plansgiving challenge - Thank You! It's totally kicking my butt and I hate it....but I love it! My favorite jeans are too big in the waist and saggy in the butt and even my family noticed how different my shoulders/arms and upper body looks just 3 weeks in.
That was me!!! You're welcome! My husband is not quite so thankful as you. LOL. I am a day behind, but proud of myself for pretty much keeping up it, even though I've had a tough week. I have to do tonight's assignment after we get back from our dinner date. Then I plan to do two days worth tomorrrow (one morning and one night) so that I can be back on the correct dates!
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Just posted. I have extra cardio minutes if people need them. Remember- take them. No need to go with zeros
I tried something new this week. I joined a gym. Its really helped with my strength training (personal trainer appt Monday). I still have gone well over my cardio goal, but for some odd reason, its left me well under my fitbit step goals 4 of 7 days this week. Odd. I still feel great about the week.0 -
Be like Carol: I have always felt overweight from when I was 11 or 12, and when I was at my fittest in my early 20s I finally felt “okay” with my body- I was a dancer and a runner and I didn’t give myself enough credit. Life happened- I easily gained 60lbs. I accepted that I was gaining weight, and just didn’t seem to care enough to change it. I would try periodically over the last two years to lose weight, making an honest attempt and dropping anywhere from 10-15lbs. Then I would try to give myself a cheat day, and it was game over from there. I’ve only ever been called “fat” as an insult twice in my whole life, but other than that no one has ever addressed my weight. Then I went to a new Dr this year, and man was that a wake up call for me. I went in for a completely unrelated reason, but she brushed it off and spent the entire appointment addressing my weight, how I was considered obese, and that she was pretty sure I was pre-diabetic. Well, all testing came back normal, but some of the things that were said during that appointment I would never like to hear again. So here we are~
Be like Daryl: My wonderful, amazing, supportive boyfriend sees the change that a clean diet and daily exercise has done for me, and has taken interest. So, I am always willing to give advice on meal plans, as well as inviting out for walks or partaking in challenges.
Off to post totals now~0 -
Kept my word except for the first thing in the morning part0
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New challenge is posted. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1464792/weekly-challenge#Item_68
However, I have to run in to work so winning team and MVPs won't be posted for a few hours.0 -
I wasn't sure who to message so I'll put it here for now: I'm headed out of town tomorrow for the holiday. I hope I'll be able to check in on Saturday night with my numbers, however complete they are. But I have no data signal or internet access where I'm staying. So I plan to do the challenges, punishment if applicable, etc. But don't count me eaten if I can't get online Saturday 0
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I just wanted to let the team know that I have been excused from the challenge this week. I will be out of town for the holidays. I have messaged Cindyinpg to let her know. I hope you guys kick tail this week. I'll be returning next week!! 0
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Results are in. I was late today. Busy at work. Lol. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1464795/weekly-winning-teams-and-mvps-trophy-case#latest0
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Hey Folks - just being transparent here - I really don't know if I'll be able to to the 'Get it In' challenge on Thursday. We'll have a house full of people and are actually starting celebrations Wednesday evening.0
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All the character/all player challenges are just optional ways of getting to your cardio or strength goals so you can change it up to another day or activity.maphammonds wrote: »Hey Folks - just being transparent here - I really don't know if I'll be able to to the 'Get it In' challenge on Thursday. We'll have a house full of people and are actually starting celebrations Wednesday evening.
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All the character/all player challenges are just optional ways of getting to your cardio or strength goals so you can change it up to another day or activity.maphammonds wrote: »Hey Folks - just being transparent here - I really don't know if I'll be able to to the 'Get it In' challenge on Thursday. We'll have a house full of people and are actually starting celebrations Wednesday evening.
Thanks Cindy! That's good to know, I totally read that as doing the challange Thanksgivig morning. I get it in on Wednesday then!
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Morning Beginners!! Sorry I have been MIA.
How is the Planks challenge you guys have going?0 -
Morning Beginners!! Sorry I have been MIA.
How is the Planks challenge you guys have going?
Hey TJ, hope you were able to do some fun stuff in your time away.
Planksgiving is the devil, no joke! I don't know which I despise more, plank walks or two point planks (both of which I modify on my knees, but they're still killers!) Just a few more days, then it's over. Over, over, over! Then I will truly be thankful 0 -
<--ditto to what she said! I have done every planksgiving day workout so far (though have skipped some days and had to double up a few times--man did I regret that!). The plank walks and 2 points are also my least fave, but I definitely am getting better (at the walks at least--I think I'm too clumsy to improve much on the other). I have also modified the walks to knees.
I honestly didn't think I could make it to the 75 seconds, but i did 65 tonight and im so close to the end I plan to just work thru! I literally have wounds on my elbows, though--plank induced rug burn gone scabby.
I'm starting to wonder if I should do another strength exercise challenge after this one. Any suggestions(no burpees!)?0 -
Unfortunately while on vacation I lost my Planksgiving inspiration and when I got back it was too far too off to double up. But I am doing this squat challenge bc although I do squats I do them during my cardio intervals and they have helped my knees tremendously so I Am giving myself a holidaybooty this year0 -
hmmmmm, squat challenges are more my speed. I think I may try this...0
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Can't do planks, but I'd be all for that squat challenge!0
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