"MFP Win By Losing!" Pound4Pound Challenge - Support Group
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Name: Nan
Pledge: 25 pounds
Weight as of Jan 5th 2011 178 lbs
What are you going to do to lose the weight?: I run, and I weight train and do some circuit training- which I hope to increase.
Do you have any fitness challenges/struggles you need support for?I have a hard time eating enough calories to keep losing weight. I JUST feel very satisfied from the healthy foods I eat- and I am often only eating 800 calories (and then burning a lot more exercising)- so I am scurrying trying to eat more. I have actually cut back on my working out because I was sometimes 400-500 NEGATIVE in my net calories. So I need support eating enough and finding calorie dense healthy foods to eat. (besides avocados!)
I am very excited about this challenge! Thanks Cory for starting the team!
Welcome to the newbies! We are SO glad to have you!
Do you like nuts? They are a GREAT way to get in extra calories and HEALTHY fats! Walnuts top the charts of healthy fat content. A serving size is 1/4 cup and is about 183 calories....AND 4.3 g protein! Almonds are pretty popular (and one of my favorites) and are about 169 calories/ quarter cup. Another idea is to eat a tablespoon or two of peanut butter to boost calories. Again, its a healthy fat and has about 4g protein/tablespoon (approximately 94 calories). If you don't want to eat the nuts alone you could chop them and sprinkle them on top of greek yogurt. So not only do nuts boost your calories but you have the added benefit of healthy fats, protein, and antioxidants! How great is THAT?
Another idea for boosting calories is to add a glass of skim milk to your routine.
Hope this helps!
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Name: Courtney
Pledge: 10 pounds (II wish I had pledged more but I'm try to get pregnant)
Weight as of Dec 14, 2010 242
Weight as of Jan 4, 2011: 236.6 lbs
Loss To Date during challenge: 5.4lbs
What are you going to do to lose the weight?: I am tryign to stay under my calorie goal each day and take classes at teh gym 3-5 times a week. Walking at work with a friend 3-5 days a week.
Do you have any fitness challenges/struggles you need support for? Motovation in general. having trouble gettign pregnant...being more healthy can olny help right!
Courtney, BOTH of my pregnancies happened following weight loss. The BEST thing you can do for your chances of getting pregnant AND to maintain a healthy pregnancy is to get in a routine of making healthy choices, including regular exercise. Since you are actively trying to get pregnant, take a prenatal vitamin! Increased intake of folate early in the pregnancy (before you even know you're pregnant) is crucial. So get in lots of fruits and veggies and take that vitamin daily.
Good luck! I'll be rooting for you!0 -
Wow the pledges increased a great deal since I last checked! Incredible! I am glad to see so many taking part in this challenge! I am weighing in every Friday or Saturday, not sure which yet. My normal weigh in day is Saturday but for another challenge I am doing the weigh in day is Friday so I may alter my weigh in day to be on Friday's. Still deciding on that one. Wish everyone luck! We are all going to do fantastic!0
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Name: Jennifer
Pledge: 35 pounds
Weight as of Dec 14, 2010: 182
Weight as of Jan 4, 2011: 179
Loss To Date during challenge: 0 (just joined today):)
What are you going to do to lose the weight?: Exercise at least 5 days a week, drink 12-16 glasses of water a day, log everything, and stay under calories as best I can
Do you have any fitness challenges/struggles you need support for? mostly my struggle is with water, which is why I set the goal so high on it. I also sometimes struggle with motivation for exercise. I am bipolar and my mod swings can sometimes make me listless and just not want to do anything but sit and read. On those days a little support would be great:)
I usually weigh in on Mondays. Thanks Angela for suggesting this group. I have been wanting another challenge group :) I too had a lot of fun in the Thanksgiving group :) 0 -
I usually weigh in on Mondays. Thanks Angela for suggesting this group. I have been wanting another challenge group :) I too had a lot of fun in the Thanksgiving group :)
Welcome Jennifer! I'm SO excited to see this group growing!
Cory, THANKS for creating this challenge and motivating all of us to GET MOVING! 0 -
By the way, my weigh-in day is Wednesday. This morning I was down 0.5 lbs but I don't like to record decimals. I'll change my weight when it's a nice round number. I still feel GREAT though because last Wednesday I was up 3.5 from the holiday binging.....so technically that was a 4lb loss in a week! Whoop! Glad to be BACK ON TRACK!0
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By the way, my weigh-in day is Wednesday. This morning I was down 0.5 lbs but I don't like to record decimals. I'll change my weight when it's a nice round number. I still feel GREAT though because last Wednesday I was up 3.5 from the holiday binging.....so technically that was a 4lb loss in a week! Whoop! Glad to be BACK ON TRACK!
Even if you don't record it, that totally counts!
I always record my decimals... partly because I am REALLY bad about waiting a whole week to weigh myself and can't wait to record every little drop. I really TRY to stick to one day a week, but it always turns into 3 or 4.0 -
Angela - Thanks for the link! Need all the push I can get! I think I was member 36
Weight Dec 14: not sure-
Weight Jan 4: 173
Pledge: 15 pounds
Gotta love New Year Resolutions....makes you feel good to start over and this time...KEEP AT IT!0 -
Name: Courtney
Pledge: 10 pounds (II wish I had pledged more but I'm try to get pregnant)
Weight as of Dec 14, 2010 242
Weight as of Jan 4, 2011: 236.6 lbs
Loss To Date during challenge: 5.4lbs
What are you going to do to lose the weight?: I am tryign to stay under my calorie goal each day and take classes at teh gym 3-5 times a week. Walking at work with a friend 3-5 days a week.
Do you have any fitness challenges/struggles you need support for? Motovation in general. having trouble gettign pregnant...being more healthy can olny help right!
Courtney, BOTH of my pregnancies happened following weight loss. The BEST thing you can do for your chances of getting pregnant AND to maintain a healthy pregnancy is to get in a routine of making healthy choices, including regular exercise. Since you are actively trying to get pregnant, take a prenatal vitamin! Increased intake of folate early in the pregnancy (before you even know you're pregnant) is crucial. So get in lots of fruits and veggies and take that vitamin daily.
Good luck! I'll be rooting for you!
Thanks so much! I've been get very discourages with TTCing and I'll take all the support I can get. My exercise routine is pretty solid I go to teh gym 4-5 days a week and take take aerobice, zumba, yoga and sculpt classes. My eatign has been so much better sinc eI began usign this site. I'm so bad abou ttakign vitimines. I should set a tiemr on my phone.0 -
This is really awesome. I'm so excited to be woring with a group on a common goal! Good Luck everyone!0
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For all the new people - welcome! Also, so you don't have to scroll through all of the prior messages to find it, here's a link to our Facebook Group:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_1824187584447530 -
I would love to join!!!
Name: Renee
Pledge: 30 pounds
Weight as of Dec 14, 2010 172
Weight as of Jan 5, 2011: 167
Loss To Date during challenge: 5.4lbs
What are you going to do to lose the weight?: stay under calorie goal, bobs Bootcamp, C25K on alternating days.
Do you have any fitness challenges/struggles you need support for? plateaus and very slow or no weight loss. I usually give up when I do really well on my exercise and eating but dont lose weight. I get really frustrated and binge. so far that hasn't happened. whew!!0 -
thanks for the support!!0
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Did you know that fiber aids weight loss? For those of you who don't track your fiber intake, I hope you reconsider - most people don't get anywhere near as much fiber as they should and MFP also doesn't give you enough in your goals - Men should aim for 35 grams/day, women for 25.
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Oh, by the way - anyone who has any fitness gems to share to help us acheive/maintain a healthy lifestyle, please do!0
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Did you know that fiber aids weight loss? For those of you who don't track your fiber intake, I hope you reconsider - most people don't get anywhere near as much fiber as they should and MFP also doesn't give you enough in your goals - Men should aim for 35 grams/day, women for 25.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fiber/NU00033
Thanks for posting that! I am actually usually over my fiber intake according to MFP, so it is nice to see that for once, that isn't really a bad thing! 0 -
Did you know that fiber aids weight loss? For those of you who don't track your fiber intake, I hope you reconsider - most people don't get anywhere near as much fiber as they should and MFP also doesn't give you enough in your goals - Men should aim for 35 grams/day, women for 25.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fiber/NU00033
Thanks for posting that! I am actually usually over my fiber intake according to MFP, so it is nice to see that for once, that isn't really a bad thing!
If you want to change the goal, go to GOALS > CUSTOM GOALS and change it there (I also changed my percentages a little because I wanted a little more protein and a little less fat than MFP gives me automatically)0 -
Another update:
Members: 40
Ranking: 11
Total Pounds Pledged*: 1345
INCREDIBLE! I am so proud of all of us for helping others while we get fit!0 -
Another update:
Members: 40
Ranking: 11
Total Pounds Pledged*: 1345
INCREDIBLE! I am so proud of all of us for helping others while we get fit!
I just noticed this too! Eeeekkkkkk!!! How awesome is THAT?0 -
If you want to change the goal, go to GOALS > CUSTOM GOALS and change it there (I also changed my percentages a little because I wanted a little more protein and a little less fat than MFP gives me automatically)
Thanks for the heads up with that! I am still relatively new to using the actual site and not just the app on my phone, so I had no clue!0 -
Good morning, everyone! Have you ever gottten a charlie horse or had your feet/hands go numb when you do strenuous exercise? If so, watch your potassium intake.
According to Dr. George Obikoya, "symptoms of a potassium deficiency include poor circulation, bluish tint to skin, Chronic-Fatigue Syndrome, diabetes, earaches, edema, headaches, heart palpitations, hypertension, insomnia, intestinal pain, muscle weakness, oppressive breathing, pain in the eyes, prolapsed uterus, swollen glands, tissue anemia, and water retention."
Most people get adequate potassium from the foods they eat but, if you are working out, you need to make sure you keep those levels up. Some foods that are high in potassium include the obvious, like potatoes and bananas, and also these:
Fish (tuna and salmon are great sources, as are clams)
-Avocadoes (plus they are full of protein and healthy fats)
-Beans (also high in protein and fiber)
-Spinach (super vitamin-rich food all around)
-Beet greens (I have these growing in my garden - LOVE them!)
-Yogurt (low-fat - also has good bacteria to help digestion - unless you're allergic to milk like I am)
-Prune juice (also helps with... ahem... regularity)
You can get a more complete list here: http://www.vaughns-1-pagers.com/food/potassium-foods.htm0 -
Another update:
Members: 40
Ranking: 11
Total Pounds Pledged*: 1345
INCREDIBLE! I am so proud of all of us for helping others while we get fit!
I just noticed this too! Eeeekkkkkk!!! How awesome is THAT?
I agree totally awesome!
As for weight loss gems...exercise like no ones watching....1) everyone else is too busy with there work out to watch 2) if you not afriad of looking sily you tend to push yoursel fin your aerobics and zumba classes. I had an amazing Zumba work out last night
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Great advice, fuhrmeister - I love Zumba and have ZERO rhythm so I'm sure I look like a total fool but I push myself in class because I am there to burn calories, not to impress anyone. :happy:0
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I love this idea! I just signed up. I could use a lot of postive motivation. I hope this helps.
Name: Meag
Pledge: 44 pounds
Weight as of Dec 14, 2010 (first day of challenge - you don't have to fill this in if you don't know): 243.2
Weight as of Jan 4, 2011: 243.2 lbs
Loss To Date during challenge: 0
Meag0 -
I love this idea! I just signed up. I could use a lot of postive motivation. I hope this helps.
Name: Meag
Pledge: 44 pounds
Weight as of Dec 14, 2010 (first day of challenge - you don't have to fill this in if you don't know): 243.2
Weight as of Jan 4, 2011: 243.2 lbs
Loss To Date during challenge: 0
Meag
Welcome, Meag! Did you join our Facebook group as well? I've been posting all of the great tips people have been sharing on there as well.0 -
Here' the link again for the Facebook group:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_182418758444753&ap=10 -
Yay! Here's our current ranking:
Team: MyFitnessPal Win By Losing!
Members: 42
Ranking: 12
Total Pounds Pledged*: 14290 -
Good morning, everyone! Here's where we are currently:
Team: MyFitnessPal Win By Losing!
Members: 43
Ranking: 14
Total Pounds Pledged*: 1464
Did anyone have any successes or challenges this week? If so, what were they?0 -
Im in I pledge 35lbs.
My starting weight was 242
Miy current weight is 328
Total weight loss for challenge 4 lbs
I struggle with actually getting up and exercise. I hate watching videos, and not being able to do half of what there doing because my fat is in the way.
My goal is to stop asking my kids to get stuff for me, and get up and do it myself. Bad habit!!!!!!! Especially if it upstairs, they just run up there not caring at all, and love helping... so I got use to just asking them.0 -
Im in I pledge 35lbs.
My starting weight was 242
Miy current weight is 328
Total weight loss for challenge 4 lbs
I struggle with actually getting up and exercise. I hate watching videos, and not being able to do half of what there doing because my fat is in the way.
My goal is to stop asking my kids to get stuff for me, and get up and do it myself. Bad habit!!!!!!! Especially if it upstairs, they just run up there not caring at all, and love helping... so I got use to just asking them.
I have a similar problem, but I always ask my hubby to get things for me (we don't have an upstairs - houses are rarely more than one story in Tucson). I get plenty of exercise, but I really should be setting an example for my son instead of relying on my husband to "fetch" for me.
As far as being more active, you might try going for a walk around the neighborhood (maybe bring your kids) or doing little bursts of activity throughout the day (5 minutes of running/walking in place, 5 minutes of crunches and/or wall push-ups if you can't do regular push-ups yet, 5 minutes of something else) so you can break it up into smaller intervals to get started to avoid getting bored. Also, do your kids have a Wii? If so, there are a lot of fun exercises you can do on there that make things fun. Wii Fit Plus has games that get you moving and each activity is pretty short. Zumba Fitness is a lot of fun and a fantastic workout. There are several other work out "games" that you might want to look into if you have a Wii.0
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