TEAM: The Slimsons (January)
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Yes, true, but what that doesn't tell you is, there IS fat loss, just did my measurements and I lost inches in my midsections, but gained muscle on my arms and legs, so I will take it.2 -
CalculGjaholy33
Weigh in day Saturday
Week: January Week 4
PW: 412.8lbs
CW: 427.8lbs
So disappointing but I'm not surprised as I've been in bed all week due to this last injection that I received so I just been eating and sleeping taking pain pills this is the life that I live right now sad but true fighting really hard to stay positive hopefully next week will be a good month that's all I have to say that's why it took so long for me to post it admit my disappointment in myself but this is the only way we can move on by acceptance
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Don't be so hard on yourself! Life gets in the way like that but you're stronger than anything it can throw you! Don't tell yourself that you hope next week will be better. Next month WILL be better. Why? Because YOU'RE going to work hard to make it much better! Find that motivation within you and go for it!1 -
Awesome I am so happy you're seeing progress that's always a positive in my book my I'm also stagnant right now but I'm trying to stay positive because I really can't do anything but stay in bed but I'm thinking about getting up and exercising that's a good part for me but I can't push myself cuz that's how I wined up in bed in the first place because I pushed myself too hard so now my back is just not cooperating at all and this new shot that they gave me on Monday if not helping either but positive all I have to do right now is just stay positive so I'm trying to think happy thoughts while I'm in the bed of all the exercises I'm going to start doing when I feel better thanks for the encouragement keep it up
Definitely do the exercises because those are good for your mental health just as much as your physical health. Remember though! The biggest portion of weight-loss is your diet! So look through your food diary entries and see what one thing that sets you back is and change/replace it with something healthier! You got this!1 -
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Daily Post
Track?: Yes!
Calories: Over
Exercise: Not at all. Just studied all day on my butt.
Water: 42 ounces
Comments: Ahh. I'm visiting my grandmother's house and I get fed so much here. It also doesn't help that I have a physics test on Tuesday that I'm buckling down to study for! Bad water intake too. I'm going home tomorrow and I'm going to watch what I eat all day tomorrow so that I can make up for today.
I've also noticed that I tend to do pretty good throughout week days and then the weekend comes and I just stop eating healthy which results in higher calories (and a spike up on my weigh-in day). Really bad habit and I'm glad I've noticed this pattern so now I can try changing it. Will be more watchful about this from now on.0 -
Daily Post:(Saturday)
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes
Exercise: Yes
Weigh in:
Username: Fyreside
Weigh in week: Week 4
Weigh in day: Saturday
Previous Week's Weight: 263.2 lbs
Current Weight: 263 lbs
A little disappointed about the end of week numbers, but I've had a big week, and I know I'm carrying a good deal more muscle than I was last week. No big changes with the tape measure, but noticeable change in mass. Hoping next week brings some stabilization of the muscle development and I can get back to losing a few lb.2 -
PaganUK
January week 4
PW 153
CW 1531 -
So as we are coming to the end of the month I wanted to throw something out to the group.....I think I would like to officially be in the challenge next month rather than the cheer squad. It might help me with getting the scale to move again. BUT my weight loss goal is small - I would be shooting for 2lbs in February. And I have an injury. I’m worried I’ll be a burden on the group in terms of overall weight loss percentage. So if that’s the case I would just stay in the cheer squad.
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@ka97 Originally, I joined for the competition. But as the time goes by, my ambition has been tempered by the weeks where I did everything I could and still didn't lose weight. I think I value the team more than the scoreboard now, and every step any of us take towards our goal is a victory. In summary, I wouldn't mind. And if you lose 2lb next month I'd be stoked for ya.2
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So as we are coming to the end of the month I wanted to throw something out to the group.....I think I would like to officially be in the challenge next month rather than the cheer squad. It might help me with getting the scale to move again. BUT my weight loss goal is small - I would be shooting for 2lbs in February. And I have an injury. I’m worried I’ll be a burden on the group in terms of overall weight loss percentage. So if that’s the case I would just stay in the cheer squad.
Anyone have thoughts or feedback?
I've been going through a period of body recomp and not specifically weight loss, so, I'm neither hurting, nor progressing the team, but I will tell you, spending time on here with the team keeps me going so I am with @Fyreside on that one.
AND who knows, maybe it will help you feel pressure to follow it more closely...and help you breakthrough...
Ultimately, the decision is yours, but I encourage you to do whatever you want to do because ultimately, we're in a friendly "competition" but we are really just a group of people trying to better ourselves and using a team to help support our own healthy goals...1 -
Daily Post:(Saturday)
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes
Exercise: Yes
Weigh in:
Username: Fyreside
Weigh in week: Week 4
Weigh in day: Saturday
Previous Week's Weight: 263.2 lbs
Current Weight: 263 lbs
A little disappointed about the end of week numbers, but I've had a big week, and I know I'm carrying a good deal more muscle than I was last week. No big changes with the tape measure, but noticeable change in mass. Hoping next week brings some stabilization of the muscle development and I can get back to losing a few lb.
You can't be too disappointed, you've had a great month, a big breakthrough, and ultimately, weight loss isn't linear so you never know what the scale will say next week...
Also...we all know that muscle burns more calories to sustain so ultimately with your new muscle, you will eventually be chipping away at your fat "reserves"
Don't be disappointed, you've lost more than me this month...
(and I'm not disappointed in myself or you for that matter) 1 -
AND who knows, maybe it will help you feel pressure to follow it more closely...and help you breakthrough...
Yes this is what I'm thinking! Being close to goal and dealing with an injury, I've got very little wiggle room with my calorie intake.
@Fyreside If I can lose a pound in February I'll be stoked!
Ultimately the goal is to drop 8-10lbs to be back at goal weight by summer.
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AND who knows, maybe it will help you feel pressure to follow it more closely...and help you breakthrough...
Yes this is what I'm thinking! Being close to goal and dealing with an injury, I've got very little wiggle room with my calorie intake.
@Fyreside If I can lose a pound in February I'll be stoked!
Ultimately the goal is to drop 8-10lbs to be back at goal weight by summer.
So, does that mean you're going to throw your hat back in the ring!?!0 -
Week 4 Winner's Circle (for Team Participation):
1st Place:
@Fyreside @IanMoone30 @jennfalzon1979 @JJKM02 @mexiconona
2nd Place:
@mjohemme @ssssanaaaa
3rd Place:
@Calli1616 @gemwolf110
Honorable Mention:
@ka97
Thanks for all your hardwork, dedication, and participation!! You guys are rocking it! Let's finish strong with Week 5!
The official results should be posted tomorrow and when they are, I will re-post them here.
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I don’t even want to weigh myself tomorrow. Feeling defeated.3
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Track yes
Calories. Yes
Exercise yes1 -
DanishFeta wrote: »Username: DanishFeta
Weigh in week: January, Week 4
Weigh in day: Saturday
Previous Week's weight: 219.6
Todays Weight: 219
I gained weight last week, yet my waist measurements went down 3cms/1inch XD
Nice! It's great to take measurements so when we are tempted to be down on ourselves because of what the scale says, we have other evidence to verify that we are in fact...AWESOME. 1 -
Username:143tobe
Weigh in week:5
Weigh in day: Monday
Previous Week's Weight:163
Current Weight:162.6
So before I started going to the gym and was focusing mainly on diet and moderate exercise here and there, the weight was falling off me. Now that I'm back at the gym, the weight loss has come to a crawl. BUT, I had also stopped logging all my food during this time because I was becoming too obsessive and FOOD and numbers were on my mind every waking hour. So after going back and logging some of my days by memory, I realize I was probably eating closer to maintenance rather than at a deficit these past two weeks. I could do a body recomp at this point, actually, I think my body would prefer it, but I really want to see that scale go down so I am once again tracking all my calories. I have lost 29 lbs in the past 97 days and although I am super happy with my progress, I can't help but feel a little discouraged because I have the biggest "bat wings" ever. I am 40 years old and I have old lady bod! Actually, the gym I go to is mainly senior citizens and even THEY don't have old lady bod! Just me!
Previously when I had reached this weight, I had done it slower and I was working out the whole time so my body was visually better. I'm not used to just looking so saggy. 
Yes, I'm complaining, but not complaining. I could have brought my weight down slower but you know how it is, after almost reaching your goal weight, and then regaining, you just want to get back to where you were. Anyways, thanks for letting me vocalize. Great job on the challenge everyone, and even if you didn't lose what you wanted to remember, just being present is half the battle! 1 -
Good Evening Guys:)
I'm sorry, I have been a really bad team member lately. I have been going through some financial stress and anxiety has been bad. Overall my journey is still going well, I have havent had the motivation to write in the team threads. I am getting back to work on Wednesday so once I start getting a good income again I will be fine:)
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I think I post my weight here this week??
Sarahann104
Weigh in Day - Monday
Week?
Prev Weight?
Current weight - 191.51 -
This daily post is for Sunday (sorry I went to bed super early!!!)
Track yes
Calories under
Exercise no...except going to Costco!!
Water only about 60oz
This is the last week....let's go, Team!!!1 -
Weigh in:
Username: carolmonson
Weigh in week: 5
Weigh in day: Monday
Start weight :236 (107.1
Previous Week's Weight: 234 (106.3)
Current weight : 234 (106.3)
Whilst its stayed stable ill be thankful as have had so much going on. Bring on February and hopefully itll all slow down a bit2 -
Weigh in day
Jennfalzon1979
Pw. 205.9
Cw. 208.7
And there you have it. 3 days of *kitten* eating and I’m almost back to my starting January weight. I’m bummed. Not gonna lie. I also know that lack of water played a huge part. Can’t change the past. Can only look forward.1 -
jennfalzon1979 wrote: »I don’t even want to weigh myself tomorrow. Feeling defeated.
I know I say this a lot, but it's a lesson I have learned myself (the hard way--and recently I might add), Don't feel discouraged, you ARE changing, you ARE making progress, and weightloss isn't linear. If I posted my progression picture of my weightloss you'd see that it's a jagged up and down line but with an overall downward trend. (I am one of those nuts who weighs myself daily...mostly to prove a point to my husband who tried to convince me I was crazy and that he should always be losing weight...but that's just not how it happens) Another thing is, we're human and lead lives under less than perfect conditions (usually) and you won't always nail your goals--because stuff just happens but it's really what you do next that matters, do you get discouraged and eat a carton of ice cream or do you pick yourself up with your goal in sight and carry on? Please please don't give up on yourself, you are important and you CAN do this!!0 -
I can't help but feel a little discouraged because I have the biggest "bat wings" ever. I am 40 years old and I have old lady bod!
Okay so after reading this, I felt a little old and out of the loop, in the past week I have had to look up "bat wings" and "mommy's apron" (on a side note, if you don't add weight loss to bat wings, google gives you a very interesting urban dictionary entry).
I lost over 40 lbs from June until December and I've been losing like a pound a month since then but I've been focusing on weight training, and my measurements reflect it so I feel pretty good about it, even though I'd really like to lose about another 15 lbs, but another thing to think about is, muscle needs more food than fat so when you have more muscle, it will use more calories, so it still helps with weight loss in the long run.
You will get where you want to be, just a little patience and some hard work, but I KNOW you're up for it and you WILL do it!!1 -
Daily Post (Monday)
I went over both days this weekend, but not horribly, so I'm okay with it. I got my exercise in, too, so that helps.
Saturday-Sunday (I do these in the morning, so my info is for yesterday)
Track: Yes
Calories: No
Exercise: Yes, combo of zoo walking (the best kind), strength workouts and walking videos.1 -
This is probably my favorite quote ever in the history of quotes and in the spirit of all of the posts of discouragement, I think it's a good time to share it. We are stronger than food, we can reach our goals, one good decision at a time, and yes, it's not easy with all the temptation around us, life can (and will) throw us challenges, we will have set backs, but ultimately, we can work through it and reach our goals, just one good decision at a time.
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Week 4 Official Results:
January Week 4
Great job to our top 3:
1st - @mexiconona. - 0.97%
2nd - @jennfalzon1979. - 0.72%
3rd - @deanit. - 0.57%
February New Member Registrations:
February New Member Registration
This is a great time to invite friends if you have any that may want to join, and if they mention they'd like to join a friend's team ( like the Slimsons
), consideration is usually given if they mention it! 1 -
Definitely going to join the February team....
I really was slacking on everything in January. So for February (and starting this week) I will be doing my daily post, and really working on getting these excess lbs off of me!! Goal is to drop 9 lbs by the end of Feb.1
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