A new year...A new you weigh in challenge
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mamarundrc wrote: »Spreadsheet was full so I added more spots for people. I am super excited to have so many joining in
I'm trying to drink at least 8 glasses of water this week
Monthly goals are to be Chocolate & alcohol free & to complete my 20 day challenge of increasing amounts of squats, push ups, sit ups & plank!0 -
I just added myself onto the spreadsheet.
Hoping to continue to exercise and eat healthy. I would like to start training for a half marathon. I have met my goal of being able to run for 4 miles and now I want more!0 -
Hi! I'm a member who was previously active, but couldn't get onto these boards on my phone until NOW, so I am back!! I can't seem to edit the spreadsheet from my phone though, so I'll try to get to a computer today.0
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I'm a little late but in!! Just added myself. 0
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I would love to join!!!! I am using fitbit charge and MFP. Still working on adjusting my calories to add back for exercise, but so far I have been below my calorie needs. My poor brain doesn't like the fact that I need to eat more!!! I guess that is okay as long as what I am eating isn't pure junk right? I will try to add to the spreadsheet. If not, starting weight from today is 178.8. Goal is 150 (may adjust once I reach goal).
any advice on calories? I have MFP set to 1200 calories as my goal. My job is sedentary. But now with the Fitbit, I am seeing that I am burning more calories than I thought during the day, so I am needing to add more calories so I can lose weight the right way??/
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I would love to join!!!! I am using fitbit charge and MFP. Still working on adjusting my calories to add back for exercise, but so far I have been below my calorie needs. My poor brain doesn't like the fact that I need to eat more!!! I guess that is okay as long as what I am eating isn't pure junk right? I will try to add to the spreadsheet. If not, starting weight from today is 178.8. Goal is 150 (may adjust once I reach goal).
any advice on calories? I have MFP set to 1200 calories as my goal. My job is sedentary. But now with the Fitbit, I am seeing that I am burning more calories than I thought during the day, so I am needing to add more calories so I can lose weight the right way??/
Advice welcome!
My job is sedentary. I set my calories to 1400 even though MFP told me to do 1300 or 1250 or something like that. When I first bumped it from 1200 to 1400 (sometimes more if I do a long strenuous workout) I freaked out. But I found that I feel better and have steadier progress then when I was eating less. Now I eat 1300-1400 on my "rest" days and 1400-1600 on my active days (and closer to 1800 on my hour + work out days). If you don't feel hungry try adding some nuts as a snack or add half an avocado to a salad or sandwich. They are packed full of good fats and nutrients and don't take up a lot of space in your belly.0 -
Thanks! I will adjust my calorie goal in MFP. I love almonds (the smoked flavor is yummy). and some other good foods (like fruit or vegetables cooked sensibly or raw)0
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Did you want to set your goal weight (for March 27, 11-12 weeks from now)?snoweduponberries wrote: »Ok, start weight is 189.2lbs, if someone can add me. Thanks.
Oh!! I didn't scroll across to see the goals! I juuuuust changed my goal yesterday, too - from realistic goal, to dream goal. If someone could add that to the chart for me, my dream goal is 135lbs. But, at 1lbs per week, that's 55 weeks! So, if we're going by date, March 27th, I'd like my goal for that date to be a 15lbs loss, so a goal weight of 175lbs!0 -
Hi! I'm a member who was previously active, but couldn't get onto these boards on my phone until NOW, so I am back!! I can't seem to edit the spreadsheet from my phone though, so I'll try to get to a computer today.
If you can't get to a computer, you could always post in here & one of us lovely lot will add you to the spread sheet 0 -
I would very much like to join this challenge. I can't figure out how to enter my info on the spreadsheet though. Maybe because i am using my iphone?0
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I just joined- SUPER excited to get this rolling!0
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If it's not too late, I added myself. Won't have much of a loss in two days, but gotta start somewhere!0
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Added some more spots, spreadsheet was full. Weigh in for most of us i coming up on Friday (you can weigh any day of the week you want). What is your plans for Thursday? What are you doing for your "last chance" workout?0
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I weigh on Saturdays to keep my Friday nights honest ;-) My last chance workout will be circuit training (abs) on Friday with a nice long run Saturday morning.0
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I'm doing well on the water front & my walking goal of 10k steps a day.0
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mamarundrc wrote: »Added some more spots, spreadsheet was full. Weigh in for most of us i coming up on Friday (you can weigh any day of the week you want). What is your plans for Thursday? What are you doing for your "last chance" workout?
I am doing a CORE class tonight at the Y and will probably add in some additional walking/jogging on the treadmill. I am feeling excited and have been motivated since I began 2 weeks ago. I haven't really faced any challenges or temptations yet so I am hoping that this continues for me. I think I read someone that if you can do something for 21 consecutive days, it becomes a habit. Let's see.0 -
I weigh on Saturdays to keep my Friday nights honest ;-) My last chance workout will be circuit training (abs) on Friday with a nice long run Saturday morning.
Smart idea not weighing on Fridays for that reason. For me, I weigh on Fridays so if I do indulge on Friday night, I am not discouraged on Saturday morning when I have a water gain. We tend to splurge more on Friday nights then Saturday due to convenience. Plus, I have more opportunity for activity on Saturday so I can get in a better workout to make up for Friday night indulgence
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mamarundrc wrote: »Added some more spots, spreadsheet was full. Weigh in for most of us i coming up on Friday (you can weigh any day of the week you want). What is your plans for Thursday? What are you doing for your "last chance" workout?
I am doing a CORE class tonight at the Y and will probably add in some additional walking/jogging on the treadmill. I am feeling excited and have been motivated since I began 2 weeks ago. I haven't really faced any challenges or temptations yet so I am hoping that this continues for me. I think I read someone that if you can do something for 21 consecutive days, it becomes a habit. Let's see.
I have read the same thing about habits. I don't buy it. There are good "habits" I will do for 1-2 even 3 months and then I miss it once and it is completely gone. Hopefully it works for you!0 -
mamarundrc wrote: »mamarundrc wrote: »Added some more spots, spreadsheet was full. Weigh in for most of us i coming up on Friday (you can weigh any day of the week you want). What is your plans for Thursday? What are you doing for your "last chance" workout?
I am doing a CORE class tonight at the Y and will probably add in some additional walking/jogging on the treadmill. I am feeling excited and have been motivated since I began 2 weeks ago. I haven't really faced any challenges or temptations yet so I am hoping that this continues for me. I think I read someone that if you can do something for 21 consecutive days, it becomes a habit. Let's see.
I have read the same thing about habits. I don't buy it. There are good "habits" I will do for 1-2 even 3 months and then I miss it once and it is completely gone. Hopefully it works for you!
I've heard that too, I don't buy it either.
I know that if you do an action 100 times then the path in our brains becomes stronger & then can become auto-pilot, I think that may be where this comes from?
I changed my lifestyle successfully a couple of years ago now, I lost loads of weight exercised 6 days a week, ate really healthily & it was so easy to break that habit that I'd been in for 9 months, so I know I need to be more vigilant this time!
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snoweduponberries wrote: »So, if we're going by date, March 27th, I'd like my goal for that date to be a 15lbs loss, so a goal weight of 175lbs!
Just saw your post and updated the chart!
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reginaknox76 wrote: »I'd like to join, but not sure how. Can someone tell me please? My name is Regina K. Weigh in at 182.
I just noticed that you don't have a goal weight set. Do you want to set a goal for the challenge? I think it is 12 weeks from last Friday (so 11 weeks from now).
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I weighed myself today out of curiosity & I'm actually down 2.4lbs now hehe typical, I'm not going to change it on the spread sheet though, I'm just going to continue to monitor & see how it goes 0
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Shocked and happy to see a 4lb loss on the scale today. I know a lot of it is water weight/bloat from the holidays but either way, it is a great way to start the year. Now the challenge is to stay focused to post a loss two weeks in a row.0
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I'm excited to have a 3lb loss this week! I just hope I can keep that momentum going.0
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I just weighed in. It looks great, but i know this is just water weight etc. Next week, here i come.
I changed my goal. Because i missed that was suppossed to be the goal after 12 weeks in stead of my ultimate goal.0 -
I posted a new challenge for week 2. It is a food related challenge. I wanted to post it early in case people are meal planning for next week over the weekend.0
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Gained 1.2 this week. Not sure why, everything was spot on for the week. We'll see what next week brings.0
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