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Fall 2017 - Weigh-in #6 - Monday, October 16th

Week 6:

Starting weight:
Weigh-in #1:
Weigh-in #2:
Weigh-in #3:
Weigh-in #4:
Weigh-in #5:
Weigh-in #6:
Total loss:

Why were you successful/unsuccessful last week?

Did you stick to your goals last week?

Do you plan to make any changes this week to what you previously were doing?

Best meal:
Worst meal:
Best snack:
Worst snack:

Replies

  • bribucks
    bribucks Posts: 431 Member
    Starting weight: 114.4 at end of August
    Weigh-in #1: 114.0
    Weigh-in #2: 113.2
    Weigh-in #3: 114.2
    Weigh-in #4: 112.4
    Weigh-in #5: 112.0
    Weigh-in #6: 112.6
    This week's loss: +0.6
    Total Loss: -1.8

    My weight has been fluctuating a lot this week, and it bounced back up today - although I think that is due largely to the (too much) alcohol I had last night. This week I let myself splurge on things like cake and fries, although for the most part I fit it into my calories for the day. I did go over my calories a few days (including yesterday) but my overall weekly average was still on track.
  • mebelfanti
    mebelfanti Posts: 326 Member
    Starting weight: 235
    Weigh-in #1: 233.4
    Weigh-in #2: 234.2
    Weigh-in #3: vacation
    Weigh-in #4: 232.6
    Weigh-in #5: 231.2
    Weigh-in #6: 233.6
    Loss this week: -

    Why were you successful/unsuccessful last week? Did you stick to your goals?
    I feel like I was successful last week even though it's not reflected on the scale. I'm going to start using the weigh-ins from my trainer instead of my home scale, so I'm telling myself that's the reason for increase this week, since I'm wearing shoes, etc when I weigh in at the gym. I stuck to my calorie goals this week and worked out M-F so I'm pretty happy overall! Just hoping to see a drop on the new scale this week.

    Do you plan to make any changes this week to what you previously were doing?
    Yes, I am going to cut out chocolate for a few days this week as part of another challenge I'm doing on MFP. I'm also logging my exercise calories on here which I haven't done before. It's good in that it reduces my anxiety about going over but it's also really easy to eat back everything I burned in the gym. I'm still deciding if I like logging exercise and if it's a good thing for me so we'll see how this week goes.

    Best meal: Chicken and veggies
    Worst meal: Ate out a few times this week, but tried to pick the healthiest options
    Best snack: carrots
    Worst snack: Halloween candy (WHY DO I BUY IT)
  • Megan91384
    Megan91384 Posts: 98 Member
    Starting weight: 201.6
    Weigh-in #1: 200.8
    Weigh-in #2: 199.0
    Weigh-in #3: 201.4
    Weigh-in #4: 198.2
    Weigh-in #5: 197.4
    Weigh-in #6: 197.0
    Total Loss: -4.6

    Did ok. Want to do better this week. That's the plan :)
    Meal Plan
    Exercise
    Walk breaks at work
    Vitamins
    Sleep

  • SmithsonianEmpress
    SmithsonianEmpress Posts: 1,163 Member
    mebelfanti wrote: »
    Starting weight: 235
    Weigh-in #1: 233.4
    Weigh-in #2: 234.2
    Weigh-in #3: vacation
    Weigh-in #4: 232.6
    Weigh-in #5: 231.2
    Weigh-in #6: 233.6
    Loss this week: -

    Why were you successful/unsuccessful last week? Did you stick to your goals?
    I feel like I was successful last week even though it's not reflected on the scale. I'm going to start using the weigh-ins from my trainer instead of my home scale, so I'm telling myself that's the reason for increase this week, since I'm wearing shoes, etc when I weigh in at the gym. I stuck to my calorie goals this week and worked out M-F so I'm pretty happy overall! Just hoping to see a drop on the new scale this week.

    Do you plan to make any changes this week to what you previously were doing?
    Yes, I am going to cut out chocolate for a few days this week as part of another challenge I'm doing on MFP. I'm also logging my exercise calories on here which I haven't done before. It's good in that it reduces my anxiety about going over but it's also really easy to eat back everything I burned in the gym. I'm still deciding if I like logging exercise and if it's a good thing for me so we'll see how this week goes.

    Best meal: Chicken and veggies
    Worst meal: Ate out a few times this week, but tried to pick the healthiest options
    Best snack: carrots
    Worst snack: Halloween candy (WHY DO I BUY IT)[/quote]

    .....I went down the candy aisle Saturday night at Albertsons and did a stare down with ALL the yummy goodness. I told those candies not to follow me to register or I’d called the police. :blush: I have a restraining order for them...lol I AM supposed to stay 100 feet away. Ha!
  • Niki_Fitz
    Niki_Fitz Posts: 951 Member
    edited October 2017
    Starting weight: 131 (142 HW) 5'6"
    Weigh-in #1: 134
    Weigh-in #2: 134
    Weigh-in #3: 133
    Weigh-in #4: 133
    Weigh-in #5: 133.6
    #6: 132.9

    I did get down to 131 this past week, woot!

    Why I was successful: I realized that I like my size and shape a lot better now, six weeks into Strong Curves. I want to reveal a little muscle, since I must have built at least a little! So my mentality kind of shifted to doing a cut. And I stopped eating back any exercise calories.

    Did I hit my goals? 5 out of 7 days, yes! My nutrition was pretty good. I made some errors with party food over the weekend.

    I could have done better. But I could have done worse! Thanks for the accountability, ladies.
  • mebelfanti
    mebelfanti Posts: 326 Member

    .....I went down the candy aisle Saturday night at Albertsons and did a stare down with ALL the yummy goodness. I told those candies not to follow me to register or I’d called the police. :blush: I have a restraining order for them...lol I AM supposed to stay 100 feet away. Ha!

    I'm going start a 100 foot rule now, love that!
  • bribucks
    bribucks Posts: 431 Member
    UGH. So it turns out my gym all of a sudden closed with no warning. I was literally just there last week and they didn’t bother to let me know. I guess they were bought out by Planet Fitness ... so I’m not sure if they are reopening a PF gym at the same location or if I have to switch locations. At any rate, I’m pretty upset!
  • LynnJ9
    LynnJ9 Posts: 414 Member
    Starting weight: 150.1
    Weigh-in #1: 148.2
    Weigh-in #2: 146.9
    Weigh in #3: 144.1
    Weigh in #4: 142.8
    Weigh in #5: 140.4
    Weigh in #6: 139.9
    Loss this week: .5 lbs
    Total Loss: 10.2 lbs
    Goal weight: 132.5 lbs
    Goal: to lose: 1.5 per week, total of 18 lbs (by week 6 9 lbs).

    As I thought, my loss was only .5 pounds this week. But, I had an unusually high loss last week so I am OK with this. I also increased my calories by 250 calories a day. I want to slowly add back calories to maintenance as I lose this last 7.5 pounds

    Why were you successful/unsuccessful last week? I don't think I was super successful, but I stayed under my new calorie goal except last night. Because I had to stay up so late, I ate at maintenance. It is hard to stay up really late and not eat.

    Did you stick to your goals last week? Yes, I worked out 5 days. I started LEVEL 3 in the 30 day shred. It is really hard strength wise, but I don't think it has as much cardio as the other levels. So, I started jogging a little. It is so beautiful out at night. I have only hogged two nights. The first night I jogged 1/2 mile and the second night I jogged .6 miles then walked .7 miles with my husband.

    Do you plan to make any changes this week to what you previously were doing? No, even though I did not lose much, I am sticking to my new higher calorie goal. I added back a lot more carbs like croutons and potatoes, so that may be part of the reason for such a low loss this week. But, no matter, I am sticking with 250 more calories per day. I am loving the extra food I can eat.

    Best meal: Chicken shish-kabobs with teriyaki marinade and green, yellow and red peppers, little potatoes, mushrooms, red onions and grape tomatoes.
    Worst meal: Steak, potatoes and vegetables. Only because I was hungry again very quickly.
  • SmithsonianEmpress
    SmithsonianEmpress Posts: 1,163 Member
    Starting Weight : 135.7 lbs
    Weigh-in #1 - N/A
    Weigh-in #2 - N/A
    Weigh-in #3 - N/A
    Weigh-in #4 - 140.4 lbs
    Weigh-in #5 - N/A
    Weigh-in #6 - 136.0 lbs
    Total loss - no loss yet....fairly close though

    Why were you successful/unsuccessful last week?
    Last week was my rest week from my workouts. I ate ok. I wouldn’t go as far as to say well. It was more like I starved myself all day and ate one giant BAD meal at night. I.e. - I ate an entire pizza one night but I stayed within my calories and same for last night...I had Taco Bell’s $5 deal with a root beer but I really hadn’t eaten all day. I pretty much lost the weight I gained all last month from eating all those sweets from Labor Day and my son’s birthday.

    Did you stick to your goals last week?
    Definitely not. I really should have took care of my knee better. Just like now...I need to be icing it. I’m really hard headed folks and I literally just push through pain. A wanted to really eat well and focus on that since I wasn’t exercising and I had time to plan better but that didn’t happen.

    Do you plan to make any changes this week to what you previously were doing?
    This week I have changed up my workouts and preplanned my meals. I should be good to go.

    Best meal: yogurt and granola
    Worst meal: Pizza Hut & Taco Bell
    Best snack: protein bar
    Worst snack: skittles and starburst
  • SmithsonianEmpress
    SmithsonianEmpress Posts: 1,163 Member
    []
    LynnJ9 wrote: »
    Starting weight: 150.1
    Weigh-in #1: 148.2
    Weigh-in #2: 146.9
    Weigh in #3: 144.1
    Weigh in #4: 142.8
    Weigh in #5: 140.4
    Weigh in #6: 139.9
    Loss this week: .5 lbs
    Total Loss: 10.2 lbs
    Goal weight: 132.5 lbs
    Goal: to lose: 1.5 per week, total of 18 lbs (by week 6 9 lbs).

    As I thought, my loss was only .5 pounds this week. But, I had an unusually high loss last week so I am OK with this. I also increased my calories by 250 calories a day. I want to slowly add back calories to maintenance as I lose this last 7.5 pounds

    Why were you successful/unsuccessful last week? I don't think I was super successful, but I stayed under my new calorie goal except last night. Because I had to stay up so late, I ate at maintenance. It is hard to stay up really late and not eat.

    YES IT IS. This is why I try really hard to go to bed at a reasonable time. It never happens though.

    Did you stick to your goals last week? Yes, I worked out 5 days. I started LEVEL 3 in the 30 day shred. It is really hard strength wise, but I don't think it has as much cardio as the other levels. So, I started jogging a little. It is so beautiful out at night. I have only hogged two nights. The first night I jogged 1/2 mile and the second night I jogged .6 miles then walked .7 miles with my husband.

    This is why I LOVED Level 3. The cardio in the beginning was killing me. Awesome job on running!

    Do you plan to make any changes this week to what you previously were doing? No, even though I did not lose much, I am sticking to my new higher calorie goal. I added back a lot more carbs like croutons and potatoes, so that may be part of the reason for such a low loss this week. But, no matter, I am sticking with 250 more calories per day. I am loving the extra food I can eat.

    Best meal: Chicken shish-kabobs with teriyaki marinade and green, yellow and red peppers, little potatoes, mushrooms, red onions and grape tomatoes.
    Worst meal: Steak, potatoes and vegetables. Only because I was hungry again very quickly.

  • SmithsonianEmpress
    SmithsonianEmpress Posts: 1,163 Member
    UGH. So it turns out my gym all of a sudden closed with no warning. I was literally just there last week and they didn’t bother to let me know. I guess they were bought out by Planet Fitness ... so I’m not sure if they are reopening a PF gym at the same location or if I have to switch locations. At any rate, I’m pretty upset!

    That’s horrible. See if you can change locations OR PF it is.
  • SmithsonianEmpress
    SmithsonianEmpress Posts: 1,163 Member
    Starting weight: 131 (142 HW) 5'6"
    Weigh-in #1: 134
    Weigh-in #2: 134
    Weigh-in #3: 133
    Weigh-in #4: 133
    Weigh-in #5: 133.6
    #6: 132.9

    I did get down to 131 this past week, woot!

    Why I was successful: I realized that I like my size and shape a lot better now, six weeks into Strong Curves. I want to reveal a little muscle, since I must have built at least a little! So my mentality kind of shifted to doing a cut. And I stopped eating back any exercise calories.

    When I’m having a GOOD day I never do this. I mean I don’t do it as part of my routine BUT I’m supposed to be eating 1600 calories a day according to MFP but I increased it by 200 since I’ve been lifting weights so I guess it amounts to the same thing. I guess.

    Did I hit my goals? 5 out of 7 days, yes! My nutrition was pretty good. I made some errors with party food over the weekend.

    I could have done better. But I could have done worse! Thanks for the accountability, ladies.

  • Niki_Fitz
    Niki_Fitz Posts: 951 Member
    UGH. So it turns out my gym all of a sudden closed with no warning. I was literally just there last week and they didn’t bother to let me know. I guess they were bought out by Planet Fitness ... so I’m not sure if they are reopening a PF gym at the same location or if I have to switch locations. At any rate, I’m pretty upset!

    Whaaat?!! Frustrating! You're going so strong... Are you able to keep up your workouts?
  • Niki_Fitz
    Niki_Fitz Posts: 951 Member
    edited October 2017
    Starting Weight : 135.7 lbs
    Weigh-in #1 - N/A
    Weigh-in #2 - N/A
    Weigh-in #3 - N/A
    Weigh-in #4 - 140.4 lbs
    Weigh-in #5 - N/A
    Weigh-in #6 - 136.0 lbs
    Total loss - no loss yet....fairly close though

    Why were you successful/unsuccessful last week?
    Last week was my rest week from my workouts. I ate ok. I wouldn’t go as far as to say well. It was more like I starved myself all day and ate one giant BAD meal at night. I.e. - I ate an entire pizza one night but I stayed within my calories and same for last night...I had Taco Bell’s $5 deal with a root beer but I really hadn’t eaten all day. I pretty much lost the weight I gained all last month from eating all those sweets from Labor Day and my son’s birthday.

    Did you stick to your goals last week?
    Definitely not. I really should have took care of my knee better. Just like now...I need to be icing it. I’m really hard headed folks and I literally just push through pain. A wanted to really eat well and focus on that since I wasn’t exercising and I had time to plan better but that didn’t happen.

    Do you plan to make any changes this week to what you previously were doing?
    This week I have changed up my workouts and preplanned my meals. I should be good to go.

    Best meal: yogurt and granola
    Worst meal: Pizza Hut & Taco Bell
    Best snack: protein bar
    Worst snack: skittles and starburst

    Is your knee still ok since starting back up this week? Any thoughts on an orthopedist visit or PT?

    I do that a lot, eat very light all day just go all out on one meal. Accidental OMAD...
  • SmithsonianEmpress
    SmithsonianEmpress Posts: 1,163 Member
    Starting Weight : 135.7 lbs
    Weigh-in #1 - N/A
    Weigh-in #2 - N/A
    Weigh-in #3 - N/A
    Weigh-in #4 - 140.4 lbs
    Weigh-in #5 - N/A
    Weigh-in #6 - 136.0 lbs
    Total loss - no loss yet....fairly close though

    Why were you successful/unsuccessful last week?
    Last week was my rest week from my workouts. I ate ok. I wouldn’t go as far as to say well. It was more like I starved myself all day and ate one giant BAD meal at night. I.e. - I ate an entire pizza one night but I stayed within my calories and same for last night...I had Taco Bell’s $5 deal with a root beer but I really hadn’t eaten all day. I pretty much lost the weight I gained all last month from eating all those sweets from Labor Day and my son’s birthday.

    Did you stick to your goals last week?
    Definitely not. I really should have took care of my knee better. Just like now...I need to be icing it. I’m really hard headed folks and I literally just push through pain. A wanted to really eat well and focus on that since I wasn’t exercising and I had time to plan better but that didn’t happen.

    Do you plan to make any changes this week to what you previously were doing?
    This week I have changed up my workouts and preplanned my meals. I should be good to go.

    Best meal: yogurt and granola
    Worst meal: Pizza Hut & Taco Bell
    Best snack: protein bar
    Worst snack: skittles and starburst

    Is your knee still ok since starting back up this week? Any thoughts on an orthopedist visit or PT?

    I do that a lot, eat very light all day just go all out on one meal. Accidental OMAD...

    My knee is definitely NOT okay. To see a specialist I have to go see my regular dr then get a referral. To go see my dr my husband has to miss work for me to go to my appt. So many layers to get things done for myself so many things go undone.
  • bribucks
    bribucks Posts: 431 Member
    UGH. So it turns out my gym all of a sudden closed with no warning. I was literally just there last week and they didn’t bother to let me know. I guess they were bought out by Planet Fitness ... so I’m not sure if they are reopening a PF gym at the same location or if I have to switch locations. At any rate, I’m pretty upset!

    Whaaat?!! Frustrating! You're going so strong... Are you able to keep up your workouts?

    I just found out last night - and opted for a long walk around the neighborhood instead of trying to figure out all this new gym nonsense. I had brand new leggings on and everything :'( TBD what I’ll end up doing.
  • Niki_Fitz
    Niki_Fitz Posts: 951 Member
    edited October 2017
    Starting Weight : 135.7 lbs
    Weigh-in #1 - N/A
    Weigh-in #2 - N/A
    Weigh-in #3 - N/A
    Weigh-in #4 - 140.4 lbs
    Weigh-in #5 - N/A
    Weigh-in #6 - 136.0 lbs
    Total loss - no loss yet....fairly close though

    Why were you successful/unsuccessful last week?
    Last week was my rest week from my workouts. I ate ok. I wouldn’t go as far as to say well. It was more like I starved myself all day and ate one giant BAD meal at night. I.e. - I ate an entire pizza one night but I stayed within my calories and same for last night...I had Taco Bell’s $5 deal with a root beer but I really hadn’t eaten all day. I pretty much lost the weight I gained all last month from eating all those sweets from Labor Day and my son’s birthday.

    Did you stick to your goals last week?
    Definitely not. I really should have took care of my knee better. Just like now...I need to be icing it. I’m really hard headed folks and I literally just push through pain. A wanted to really eat well and focus on that since I wasn’t exercising and I had time to plan better but that didn’t happen.

    Do you plan to make any changes this week to what you previously were doing?
    This week I have changed up my workouts and preplanned my meals. I should be good to go.

    Best meal: yogurt and granola
    Worst meal: Pizza Hut & Taco Bell
    Best snack: protein bar
    Worst snack: skittles and starburst

    Is your knee still ok since starting back up this week? Any thoughts on an orthopedist visit or PT?

    I do that a lot, eat very light all day just go all out on one meal. Accidental OMAD...

    My knee is definitely NOT okay. To see a specialist I have to go see my regular dr then get a referral. To go see my dr my husband has to miss work for me to go to my appt. So many layers to get things done for myself so many things go undone.

    Oh how frustrating. You're being really proactive about it at home thank goodness.

  • Niki_Fitz
    Niki_Fitz Posts: 951 Member
    UGH. So it turns out my gym all of a sudden closed with no warning. I was literally just there last week and they didn’t bother to let me know. I guess they were bought out by Planet Fitness ... so I’m not sure if they are reopening a PF gym at the same location or if I have to switch locations. At any rate, I’m pretty upset!

    Whaaat?!! Frustrating! You're going so strong... Are you able to keep up your workouts?

    I just found out last night - and opted for a long walk around the neighborhood instead of trying to figure out all this new gym nonsense. I had brand new leggings on and everything :'( TBD what I’ll end up doing.

    Aw new leggings too?!
  • Niki_Fitz
    Niki_Fitz Posts: 951 Member
    edited October 2017
    Megan91384 wrote: »
    Starting weight: 201.6
    Weigh-in #1: 200.8
    Weigh-in #2: 199.0
    Weigh-in #3: 201.4
    Weigh-in #4: 198.2
    Weigh-in #5: 197.4
    Weigh-in #6: 197.0
    Total Loss: -4.6

    Did ok. Want to do better this week. That's the plan :)
    Meal Plan
    Exercise
    Walk breaks at work
    Vitamins
    Sleep

    I love this plan!
  • bballpoetress08
    bballpoetress08 Posts: 13 Member
    Weigh-in #5: 240.4
    Weigh-in # 6: 236.6

    Excited that I finally made it back to 237 and then dropped below that! But I'm leaving for vacation to Europe tomorrow and I know this number will go back up :(

    I think a lot about how long it takes to get back to "normal" after a vacation or a high calorie day. It doesn't just fall right back off so can be discouraging at times when you're trying to get to your next lowest weight. But I'll get back on track again once I return and will try to be moderate in some meals instead of going all out for every single meal

  • SmithsonianEmpress
    SmithsonianEmpress Posts: 1,163 Member
    ]
    Weigh-in #5: 240.4
    Weigh-in # 6: 236.6

    Excited that I finally made it back to 237 and then dropped below that! But I'm leaving for vacation to Europe tomorrow and I know this number will go back up :(

    WHY???

    I think a lot about how long it takes to get back to "normal" after a vacation or a high calorie day. It doesn't just fall right back off so can be discouraging at times when you're trying to get to your next lowest weight. But I'll get back on track again once I return and will try to be moderate in some meals instead of going all out for every single meal

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