Cutting till Christmas ❄️

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  • ktfranke
    ktfranke Posts: 217 Member
    @bbell1985 thanks for sharing your update! The struggle is REAL! My kids still have so much Halloween candy lying around! Stay strong! And have a protein shake
  • lsabeIIe
    lsabeIIe Posts: 566 Member
    edited November 2016
    Hi people!

    I'm 5'6, 143lbs.
    I had a tough summer, (surgery and convalescence). I want to get back in shape and drop a little bodyfat.

    I went back to the gym today, first time since de surgery and it felt so great.

    I usually like to check in everyday and have some online friends to share with so you might hear from me everyday. (If you don't mind of course) :D

    So today I did:
    -60 mins Weight training
    -12 mins cardio
  • mrsmunde
    mrsmunde Posts: 24 Member
    ktfranke wrote: »
    @BabyLovesToRun @emilymaya16 @bbell1985 @mrsmunde @Jenmarcuson @Omoge25 @grapaj

    Hey all my *cutting till Christmas* friends!! Hope you're all staying strong and excited! I've been really encouraged already by just 1 week of results! And I'm so happy you all are with me in this! I would love to hear about your progress, yours joys and your struggles! We can all celebrate and push each other!

    I had a refeed day yesterday, and allowed myself maintenance level calories for one day! It felt good to eat a bunch, but that also meant no results on the scale! But at least my metabolism is happy ;)

    Be your best selves, you are made by God and you are loved!

    Katie <3

    Today was my day 1! Felt great to be back on track :smiley: I'm 5'7". Small framed. With a goal to lose 10 lbs, tighten up, and then work on developing a healthy, balanced lifestyle routine. Thanks for starting this Katie! I also LOVE that your cheat day was controlled by the fact you didn't go over your maintenance calories. What a wonderful way to "live a little" without throwing all your hard work out the window.
  • kerriranney
    kerriranney Posts: 2 Member
    I ran 3 miles this morning and followed with a 30 minute super hot epsom salt bath. Tonight I ran 2 miles to our fitness center, did a solid upper body and abs workout, and ran home. I'm at about 1550 calories for the day. I could eat a bunch more, but I ended with 1 tbsp of organic coconut oil to detox so now I'm going to focus on water consumption until I head to bed. Happy Monday ladies!
  • ktfranke
    ktfranke Posts: 217 Member
    Thanks for joining us @Isabelle! And I appreciate your compliments @mrsmunde ;)

    Thanks for the updates everyone! Have an awesome Tuesday!
  • mrsmunde
    mrsmunde Posts: 24 Member
    Today I finished 200 above cutting calories, but still within maintenance calories, my decisions were 95% healthy and I worked out so not getting down on myself! Feeling good about the Christmas Cut :)
  • ktfranke
    ktfranke Posts: 217 Member
    Just went out and bought some BCAA's and CLA's to supplement! BCAA's help prevent the breakdown of muscle during a deficit (which you can also get from protein supplements) and the CLA's help boost my motabolism!
  • lsabeIIe
    lsabeIIe Posts: 566 Member
    Hello!

    Well, I was very happy about getting back to the gym but ouch! I was so sore today. Still I did a 5K and some stretching so I'm happy.

    I think tomorow will be a rest day.

    Keep it up !
  • emilymaya16
    emilymaya16 Posts: 104 Member
    Hey guys!
    I've managed to keep well within my cutting calories so far so I'm feeling proud of myself! Went to the gym yesterday for a short 20 min cardio and then 20 mins weight training at home with my yoga mat and free weights as I hate doing floor work and free weights in front of people! Rest day on exercise today but think I'll try the gym again tomorrow.
    I'm resisting the urge to get on a scale. My plan is to keep up the healthy living and I feel like maybe weighing myself is often counterproductive because I get disappointed when the number doesn't change and then I fall off the wagon so to speak! So no more scales for me till Christmas, I'm going to go off how I feel and what I can see in the mirror!
    Great to hear you guys are also on track! I don't tend to have cheat days, but I allow myself a small treat every day, 2-3 squares of dark chocolate in the evening, just takes the edge off any sugar cravings and I've read quite a bit of nutrition research showing dark chocolate is good for you!
  • Jenmarcuson
    Jenmarcuson Posts: 19 Member
    Bunco yesterday - so not a good day for dieting - and then leftovers today since I was the host. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.
  • Jenmarcuson
    Jenmarcuson Posts: 19 Member
    Plus teen drama in my house- led to over eating ( and drinking).
  • ktfranke
    ktfranke Posts: 217 Member
    Thanks for the update @emilymaya16!

    Sounds like you're doing great! And I think it's very noble of you to not step on the scale! Keep up the good work!

    @Jenmarcuson the struggles are real! Tomorrow's a new day! Hope you can get back to it and be strong! ;)

  • ktfranke
    ktfranke Posts: 217 Member
    Okay ladies... I've reached that point on the scale! The number that I've never been able to get past! In all my years of dieting and weight loss attempts, I've never been able to get past 139lbs! Well, today I stepped on the scale at 139.6 - My goal: 135lbs by Christmas! I have a great feeling that I will finally do away with that number that has plagued me all these years! I have a whole new lifestyle approach to health and fitness, and this time looks and feels different. I'm so excited!
  • tesha_chandler
    tesha_chandler Posts: 378 Member
    I'm a little more chubby than most of you but I'm all in for 8 pounds by Christmas!
  • ktfranke
    ktfranke Posts: 217 Member
    Welcome @tesha_chandler!
  • grapaj
    grapaj Posts: 136 Member
    I've been a good food logger this week which makes me happy - I've stayed close to my goals each day. Although I don't remember when I set the calories so I should go see what the weight loss goal is set at. Lol!

    Also tomorrow will be day 4 of lifting for me this week which is on plan.

    Cheers!
  • Jan2018
    Jan2018 Posts: 26 Member
    ktfranke wrote: »
    ... consistency with lifting and HIIT workouts!

    Hi @ktfranke Do you do lifting weight every day? And how long is it usually for your weight training session?
    I'm currently cutting down my calories intake so I'm in. Today's my weight lifting day.
  • ktfranke
    ktfranke Posts: 217 Member
    Welcome @Ensu2017! I do weight lifting workouts four days a week, High Intensity Interval Training twice a week, and I give myself one rest day! All my workouts are usually around 30-45 minutes long, but sometimes they go longer becomes I'm trying to reach a certain level of burn. I aim for a good 200-300 calorie burn each day.
  • Jan2018
    Jan2018 Posts: 26 Member
    two meals today. Will see how the scale goes tomorrow. :)
  • ktfranke
    ktfranke Posts: 217 Member
    The calorie deficit fatigue is starting to set in... for the past few days I've felt a little sluggish during my workouts. And I've even been taking naps during the day! I'm raising my calories back to from 1,500 to 1,600. And I'm hoping the extra 100 calories will give me a little more pep in my step!
  • mrsmunde
    mrsmunde Posts: 24 Member
    I haven't been this consistent logging and working out for ages! Feels wonderful :smiley: Staying around my calorie target and it is showing in my abs already ;) I too, am getting close to my "plateau weight". I stepped on the scale and was down 5 lbs, water weight. 5 more lbs to my goal! I truly think I can get there by Xmas!
  • ktfranke
    ktfranke Posts: 217 Member
    Way to go @mrsmunde! Very encouraging update!
  • mrsmunde
    mrsmunde Posts: 24 Member
    Meal palnning, then off to get groceries for week! 5 more lbs to goal!
  • alipsie19
    alipsie19 Posts: 705 Member
    mrsmunde wrote: »
    I haven't been this consistent logging and working out for ages! Feels wonderful :smiley: Staying around my calorie target and it is showing in my abs already ;) I too, am getting close to my "plateau weight". I stepped on the scale and was down 5 lbs, water weight. 5 more lbs to my goal! I truly think I can get there by Xmas!

    You are doing so awesome! No problem getting it done by Xmas. We're with you!!
  • Coachjr29
    Coachjr29 Posts: 81 Member
    I need a 5lb cut by nyd
  • ktfranke
    ktfranke Posts: 217 Member
    Welcome @Coachjr29! Keep us posted on your progress! Good luck!
    [Sorry I didn't friend you, my husband has asked me not to friend guys in MFP!]
  • jacksonkris8
    jacksonkris8 Posts: 51 Member
    I'll join ☺️ i'm pretty much doing the same. I'm only 4'11 so to lose weight i have to drop to 12-1300 cals a day.i cut sugar and sweets conpletely (even started black coffee which is surprisingly not that bad). I dropped almost 4lbs just in the past 4 days. I'm still having some carbs- around 80. I would like to be down to 120 for christmas.. only about 7 to go
  • Omoge25
    Omoge25 Posts: 34 Member
    edited November 2016
    Out of the 180s! I am down 2.4lbs this week.

    14-Nov: 181.4lbs
    21-Nov: 179lbs this morning!

    My macro goals are - 1440cals 90C/64F/126P
    Avg from last week - 1535cals 114C/70F/115P (14Nov-20Nov)

    Still working on upping my protein and reducing my carbs and fat.
    Worked out 2ice last week. need to up this as well
  • alipsie19
    alipsie19 Posts: 705 Member
    Omoge25 wrote: »
    Out of the 180s! I am down 2.4lbs this week.

    14-Nov: 181.4lbs
    21-Nov: 179lbs this morning!

    My macro goals are - 1440cals 90C/64F/126P
    Avg from last week - 1535cals 114C/70F/115P (14Nov-20Nov)

    Still working on upping my protein and reducing my carbs and fat.
    Worked out 2ice last week. need to up this as well

    You're doing great! Keep it up, we're with you.
  • alipsie19
    alipsie19 Posts: 705 Member
    jacksonkris8 wrote: »
    I'll join ☺️ i'm pretty much doing the same. I'm only 4'11 so to lose weight i have to drop to 12-1300 cals a day.i cut sugar and sweets conpletely (even started black coffee which is surprisingly not that bad). I dropped almost 4lbs just in the past 4 days. I'm still having some carbs- around 80. I would like to be down to 120 for christmas.. only about 7 to go

    You got this!! I tried the black coffee and couldn't do it. Have to have a half teaspoon sugar.
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