September Accountability & Weigh-in
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karinschoultz wrote: »I carry my weight in my belly. Its almost impossible to lose! Any tips??
@karinschoultz It is impossible to spot reduce. This means you can't specifically do anything to lose fat only in your stomach particularly. That being said, as you lose weight and lose body fat, it will come off your stomach as well. Patience!
Additionally, doing a wide range of core and full body exercises will help strengthen your core muscles. This can help firm you up which will become more apparent as you continue to lose body fat.0 -
thank you @2tall4thisworld and sorry i messed your mention earlier. we must have been typing at the same time. I'm glad you've got what sounds like a great supportive roomate to support you. I agree you're lucky you didn't pass out and I'm glad that you're OK now and know to keep an eye on it.
@glassofroses I'll do what I can to keep you posted on the ups and downs and appreciate the offer of support. Support over the internet is no less valuable and it means a lot to me0 -
Height 5'7"
HW 151lbs
GW 122lbs-124lbs
September GW: 124lbs
June Start: 144lbs
June Finish: 141lbs
July Start: 137lbs
July Finish: 132lbs
August Stater: 131 lbs
August Finish: 128 lbs
9/2: 127 lbs
9/9: 126lbs
9/16: 125lbs
9/23:
9/30:
@Ree13x @glassofroses my heart goes out to you both. May happier times find you soon. I have been getting run a little ragged lately with grad school classes, full time work, and wedding planning. Despite not being able to work out as often as I've continued to lose weight slowly - I think mostly because I have adopted a standing desk at work so I stand 9am-12p, rest or do yoga 12-1pm, stand 1-4pm and then sit for the last hour. Speaking of yoga I joined a free program at work for yoga on Monday lunch periods - so I'm hoping that will hold me to my fitness goals a bit better. I send my love to all of you!0 -
HW:148
SW: 113.4
Sept Goal weight: 112-115
Start of Jan: 148 lbs
Start of Feb: 139 lbs
Start of March: 133
Start of Apr-127.2
Start of May: 122.6
Start of June-115.0-GOAL
start of July- average of 115 as I had a crazy 4th of July trip
Start of august-115
Start of sept 112
Sept 4-112.2
Sept 11-113
Sept 18-113.6
Sept 25-
Struggles: No real struggles this week.
Successes: I did my long slow run on Sunday successfully, though I had to do 1/2 outside and 1/2 on the treadmill due to timing issues. It was really weird.
Upcoming week plan: I've noticed that I'm doing a lot more licks, bites and "just one nut, no biggie" on the daily. I have to re-focus on the meal plan as the unconscious eating is what gets me in trouble. I think I will start weighing in on Fridays as I seem to have a large glycogen/ lactic acid/ water retention after my long sunday runs and it's kind of messing with me. I do prefer the monday weigh in as it keeps me on track for the weekend but this maintenance thing is trial and error at this point.
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Weekly check-in:
Height: 5'5"
HW: 171 lbs
Ultimate goal: Around 132 lbs
September goal: 152 lbs (REVISED GOAL 154 lbs)
Sep 1 158lbs
Sep 8 157 lbs
Sep 15 157.5 lbs (i was bad AND premenstrual)
Sep 22
Sep 290 -
I typed a full post last night on my phone, only to accidentally hit 'done' in the top right corner and losing the entire thing.
Welcome newbies! @karinschoultz, the above advise is fab. I am a midsection weight carrier and honestly, it is nothing other than hard work and patience to get rid of it. I still have a fair few lbs of body fat to shift and it is slimming down, though not as fast as my limbs. Never mind, can't change biology. Core exercises will help in the sense that stronger muscles will contain existing fat better, but it won't burn your fat in that specific area at all. Long term eating at a deficit will, eventually, burn it.
Well done on your weight loss @rachls77, @FreshBrew92, @brianneangell08, @RMC1995. @KelseyRL, fingers crossed you break that 170 barrier this month!
@2tall4thisworld, I didn't intend to call you out on fasting, but glad to unintentionally have been of service . Fuel your weight loss appropriately, you'll be happier and healthier for it. Be aware you are a whole 1lb lighter than me now!
You seem pretty nicely stable and in control, despite some bad habits here and there @bringbackthejoy. To think that in 8 months you dropped 36lbs is astounding!
Treating yourself kindly will save you some energy to use for the rage @glassofroses (not that you should have to, but that's the NHS now). Listen to that sore throat and allow yourself to get better!
@mrssunshine78 and @curlygirlusn, I feel your pain. My PM bloating is starting to go down and, by some miracle, I didn't overeat yesterday (day 1). Then again, I've not been hit by cramps yet and would imagine I will overeat on the day that I am.0 -
HW- 186.4 lbs
SW August- 177.4 lbs
September 1st - 173.2 lbs
September 6th - 175.4 lbs
September 8th - 174.4 lbs
September 12th - 171.8 lbs
September 15th - 171.4 lbs
September 19th – 169.0 lbs – September Goal Met!!!
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September 29th -
September Goal- 169.9 lbs! (I'd be really happy to get out of the 170s)
I did it! Out of the 170s! It’s kind of crazy, according to MFP, I’ve lost 17 pounds now, but I didn’t feel it or see it until now. I woke up yesterday morning and looked in the mirror and couldn’t believe how different I looked, even though I look in the same mirror every day and never saw a difference. Then I got dressed and couldn’t believe how my clothes looked and felt. That makes a little more sense as I’ve been wearing shorts and dresses all summer but fall has finally hit us so I had to dig out all my pants. I was amazed at how they fit! I just find it funny that for over 2 months I couldn’t notice a change and then this week, it was like I lost all of it overnight.
I was a little worried that I might be losing too fast. I’m eating 2000 calories a day though and logging quite accurately. I think my fitbit might be underestimating my burn slightly which probably accounts for the extra loss. I log my weight every day in Happy Scale and it says my overall rate of loss is 1.25lbs per week, and my current rate is 1.38 per week. That doesn’t seem too bad to me and I’m eating a lot and not depriving myself or feeling hungry, so I think it’s all good. If it gets up much higher though, I might have to up my intake.
I have a week-long conference in my old university city next week, so I’ll be eating and drinking a ton. Since I hit my September goal already, I might bump up to maintenance for that week to allow myself some extra room for everything.
@Ree13x – I’m sorry to hear about your loss. Be kind to yourself. You have a lot things to deal with so don’t focus too much on weight loss. Next week will be a new week.
@glassofroses – That all sounds horrible. It sounds like you’re doing the best you can to get through it though. You’ve got a great attitude of taking life and weight fluctuations as they come and not getting too caught up in it.
@2tall4thisworld – The other girls have already said it, but you have to take care of yourself. I understand needing to feel in control of something, but you can reframe that need for control into making sure you meet your macros or something. Focusing on getting enough of something instead of focusing on limiting something can be very empowering and still gives the control you’re after. That way, you also know you’re eating in a healthy way that can sustain your activity.
@RMC1995 – You’ve got so much going on girl! Make sure you’re managing your time in a way that allows you to rest and do you-stuff now and then. It’s amazing how much more you get out of the busy hours if you take an hour for yourself. I’ve been thinking about a standing desk but honestly, I think I’d hate it after a week. I want to think I’m one of those people who would stand at my desk all day and bust out 10 squats every hour or something, but that’s just not me. I like sitting at my desk if I’m honest with myself.
@bringbackthejoy – I totally get those little extra bites that add up. I was making something the other day and licked the extra sourcream off the spoon after I weighed my serving, then realized my log wouldn’t be on par so I added a couple extra grams. It’s easy to let those things slide though.
@rianneonamission – I hate it when I delete my posts! I write them up at work now in Word and then copy them over. It let’s me have MFP open on my second monitor so I can see all the posts I’m responding to as I write and I don’t have to worry about the ap eating my writing.
And welcome to all the new girls!! This is a great forum to hang out in and get to know people. Keep us posted on how you’re doing!
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starting again
CW 135 - 5 ft 2
GW 125 by Xmas
carry weight in stomach mostly , so hard to reduce there but we can do it . Love this place.
Like to hang out and get inspired by so many of u guys!!2 -
I've been really consistent this week and very conscious of what I have been eating, because I knew the dreaded AF was due and I would be heavier because of it. I also managed two runs and a gym visit, as well as a little weighted circuit training in front of the TV this week. I'm actually surprised I am not heavier than last week, I really did expect to be.
Height: 5'10"
HW: 183lbs
SW September: 169lbs (last August weigh in)
Ultimate goal: Around 154lbs
September goal: Sub 165lbs
Body fat goal for September: Sub 26.7%
26th April: 179.4lbs - Body fat: 29.6%
31st May: 173lbs – Body fat: 28.2%
28th June: 170.6lbs - Body fat 27.6%
26th July: 168lbs - Body fat 26.9%
2nd Aug: 166.8lbs - Body fat 26.8%
9th Aug: 167.2lbs - Body fat 26.8%
16th Aug: 169lbs - Body fat 27.2%
23rd Aug: 168.6lbs - Body fat 27%
31st Aug: 169lbs - Body fat 27.2%
6th Sep: 168.4lbs - Body fat 27%
13th Sep: 166.6lbs - Body fat 26.8%
20th Sep: 166.6lbs - Body fat 26.8%
27th Sep:
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Party in the 160s! Congrats, @KelseyRL!
Thanks for the support everybody. It's like my mum always says, 'it is what it is'. We have fun, we don't take life too seriously, but you can bet your bottom dollar we're ready to roll when it goes down. Which happens a lot, sadly.
As for my bloating/weight gain, I'm really starting to think that weight is an illusion. I'm creeping back down to the 10st/140lb mark despite eating free for all for about two weeks and then drinking and eating up a storm at my mum's 60th. I'm talking at least 6 glasses of prosecco and one cider that I can definitely account for -- you know how it is when someone keeps topping up your glass. Tons of party food, I think I stuffed a whole tiger roll in my mouth at one point, and it was not my first. I was very drunk, don't judge. Birthday cake. Also a huge sausage twist thing in a white bap with chips that was frankly, delicious at the zoo. A caramel macchiatio. But yeah, I'm talking nondiscriminatory eating at it's best and I'm 142.6 and still going down.
All I can suggest is that it's this cold I have and water weight but I've been replenishing like it's my day job and to soothe the itch in my throat. Also I should weigh more because I'm not really sleeping because I can't breathe/keep coughing. The mystery of the human body.
@jeanniebeanie59 Welcome! You'll definitely find tons of inspiration with this lot. I really like/and think is beneficial is how everyone shares no matter the week's outcome. No one judges you, just makes sure you're okay and back on your way. It's a lot nicer than someone IRL staring you down when you eat a doughnut like HDU eat that you're being 'healthy'. Or is that just me?0 -
New and back at MFP and looking for support / accountability. I know the month is almost over, but hoping to "catch" up on posts and get to know you all....and hopefully carry over to an October group. Love the inspiration so far. I battle the same "last" 10 lbs forever and am ready to turn the struggle into loving the process and result.1
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I'm late to the group but here!
Height: 5'3
HW: 143
CW: 129
GW: 115
My goal is to lose 3lbs in the next month.1 -
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So this is my first check in... and I've really been off the gym for a few weeks (trip and then nasty cold with loss of energy). Hope to hit the gym again tomorrow because I cancelled my trainer twice already.
I'm 5'10"
Sept 20 - 156
Goal - 140
Hope you are all doing great!2 -
Well, I was cruising along losing according to plan, and then...well, I have no excuses, but it was my birthday and it turned into my birthday week. Up 1.5 lbs.
I can't tell you how much I appreciate this group!0 -
I am feeling so drained, stressed and down lately I am afraid of spiraling. I just found out that due to some clerical errors at my office extra money will be taken out of my paycheck for the rest of the year for my Health Care Plan to make up for the almost 3 months that payroll failed to do so. I will also be losing money to additional taxes as they have just determined that my part-time grad school being 95% off is considered taxable income. This means that I will lose 51%-60% of my take-home pay for EVERY PAYCHECK until January. Of course, I still have the 5% of unpaid tuition to handle (about $500 due in mid-October). I was already on a tight budget, but still able to put away about $150-$200 a month - but now I know I will need to dip into my savings in order to pay for groceries, mortgage, student loans, gas, etc. This is absolutely crushing me as I was saving every nickel, penny and dime I had to go towards my wedding next year. With grad school, work, and this added stress I find that I am incapable of sleeping - but still tired all of the time! I feel like all I want to do is wrap up in a blanket burrito, cry and eat actual burritos. SOS0
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bringbackthejoy!, how tall are you? I am 5'5'' and weigh 122lb. My goal is 118lb. That's feel very hard. Every time when I loose 4 lb, I quickly gain back those 4lb back. It takes me 8 days to loose 4lb, and only 2 days to gain back0
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karinschoultz wrote: »I carry my weight in my belly. Its almost impossible to lose! Any tips??
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FreshBrew92 wrote: »Height 5'8.5"
SW September 1 - 157.5lbs
September 1st- 157.5lbs
September 8th- 157lbs
September 15th- 154.5
September 29th-
September Goal- 149!
Doesn't look like I will make my September goal but I definitely want to lose at least 5lbs this month.
Update: As of today I am 154. I was 152 a few days ago but think I am having water weight fluctuations. I expect my weight to be 152 or lower by the end of next week.0 -
HW:148
SW: 113.4
Sept Goal weight: 112-115
Start of Jan: 148 lbs
Start of Feb: 139 lbs
Start of March: 133
Start of Apr-127.2
Start of May: 122.6
Start of June-115.0-GOAL
start of July- average of 115 as I had a crazy 4th of July trip
Start of august-115
Start of sept 112
Sept 4-112.2
Sept 11-113
Sept 18-113.6
Sept 22-111.6
Sept 25-
Struggles: No real struggles this week. Just trying to keep thinks reasonable and tight.
Successes: I had a great run yesterday and hit. A PR for pace. It's amazing what taking an unscheduled rest day will do for your stamina.
Upcoming week plan: First Friday weigh-in. I will keep on keeping on. I am traveling next week so I have written a gym plan and am trying to make my mileage goals but I think I will have to move my long run a day out. Will plan accordingly.1 -
@glassofroses no judgement here. We have all been there. I have no explanation for the weight though, whenever I have a free for all kind of night, I definitely see it on the scale. I don't know if you have them in your area, but I recommend wellness shots (lemon juice, cayenne and ginger). They have been super effective in staving off colds for me this year.0