TEAM: Gutbusters (March)
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Goblue81
Week4
Previous week: 170
This week: 170
Weigh in day: Friday
No movement again by Friday, was down early in the week which was exciting because it's been s couple years since I've cracked the 160's...but stabilized again by Friday. Hoping heading to physical therapy for my shoulder helps some and I can break through my last plateau and then stick to maintenance. I'm only about 5lbs from where I'd like to maintain so my motivation is waning but I'd like to get there so I have some cushion with my weekly ebbs and flows that don't involve anything above where I am now!
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Username: Asturiah
Weigh In Week: Week 4
Weigh In Day: Saturday
Previous Weight: 136
Current Weight: 134.72 -
GoBlue1981 wrote: »Goblue81
Week4
Previous week: 170
This week: 170
Weigh in day: Friday
No movement again by Friday, was down early in the week which was exciting because it's been s couple years since I've cracked the 160's...but stabilized again by Friday. Hoping heading to physical therapy for my shoulder helps some and I can break through my last plateau and then stick to maintenance. I'm only about 5lbs from where I'd like to maintain so my motivation is waning but I'd like to get there so I have some cushion with my weekly ebbs and flows that don't involve anything above where I am now!
@GoBlue1981. The last 5 is always the hardest. But it can be done. I also believe you can do it.
Tips to help break through:- Double check your history (calories, exercise). Compare this against the calculator. If out by less than 10%, then maybe you need to do a brief push (to shake things up - 3 days at 250-500 calories below what you are currently at before back to plan).
- Check size (chest, waist, hips). It could be that you are reducing size, but retaining water. In which case you are likely in line for a small woosh.
- Spend a few days drinking a little more water than normal and getting more sleep (if possible). Most people respond well to more sleep and and more water when trying to encourage scale movement when everything else is running according to plan.
- Experiment with macro composition (more or less protein, more or less fat, more of less carbs, but keep similar daily calories). See if this changes things around. Some people work better on higher protien, some on higher fat.
- If eyeballing portion size measurements for tracking, go back to weighing portions for a week. Could be your portion estimations have slipped slightly and you are estimating slightly on the high side.
Hope these tips help.
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Thanks @craigo3154 I definitely think macros could make a big difference. I'm definitely not getting enough water these days either despite that being all I drink (other than my breakfast smoothie). Biggest issue for me is just the motivation to kick it into gear and not settle with where I am!0
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Username: emmclean
Weigh-in week: Week 4
Weigh-in day: Saturday
Previous week's weight: 202
Current weight: 202
Definitely a better week, still less disciplined than I have been in previous months but feel like I'm getting back there so hopefully I'll see a loss next week. Right, time to work out!3 -
March 23rd
Exercise: yes
Calories: yes
Tracked: yes
Went back to the gym today and walked 30 min on the treadmill and did 30 min of a stair glider (I’m not sure of the name of the machine). I also did a 20 min walk on my lunch break. Burned 587 calories. Today I feel a little tired but I get awesome last night from my workout! I’m not going to do the same thing all the time when I go.0 -
Username: MoyMG
Week: 4
Weigh day: Friday
Previous week: 273.8
Current weight: 273.4
Back from Orcas Island vacation on Thur/Fri, plus taking the Seniors to see the snow geese on Wednesday, and able to get down to it again. I've decided to go back to strict basics with the gastric bypass pre-surgery diet for two weeks, to break this plateau. I believe in set points, and I believe my body has happily set into a familiar weight - though it is from twenty years ago! But I weighed right around this weight for at least 10 years, so it is familiar. I will break past this plateau!
While on Orcas, I had a massage; what a treat!2 -
Username: reanna143
Weigh in week: Week 4
Weigh in day: saturday
Previous Weight: 202
Todays Weight: 202 lbs1 -
Username: TypingToaster
Weigh in week: Week 4
Weigh in day: Saturday
Previous Weight: 299
Todays Weight: 294.42 -
March 23rd
Exercise: 6km run
Calories: yes
Tracked: yes
Hit a new PB pace today, edging closer to a 30min 5k!1 -
March 24:
Exercise: yes (10k steps, yoga)
Calories: yes
Tracked: yes
I downgraded my calorie deficit today. I am eating at a steady rate, without eating back exercise calories, and was still working off the goals I set when I was walking almost half as much, without yoga or strength. I will probably continue to eat closer to the old goals for a couple more days, then use the new goals as wiggle room over vacation.0 -
Previous weight:143
Current weight:143
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szymanskicolleen wrote: »Previous weight:143
Current weight:143
I'm stuck
@szymanskicolleen. Would you like some help here? There are a few things that can be done to work through a plateau.
You can either PM me ( @craigo3154. ) or we can work through the Gutbusters forum so others can see the process (if you would like my assistance).
Some of my history (in case you missed it along the way), I am 49, happily married and father to a beautiful teenage daughter. Last year I researched weight loss and worked my way down from 201 lbs (near obese) to 145 lbs (centre of BMI normal and 9% body fat) over a 6 month period. I won this biggest loser 2 consecutive months in 2017 (July/August) and took over the running of the competition in January this year. I have been in full maintenance since October 2017 and have maintained 145 lbs for the last 5+ months. I am passionate about helping people attain healthy weight targets and maintaining them in a sustainable way.
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Message for all team members:
@GoBlue1981.
@brunchowl.
@concordancia.
@eevang.
@jackswife1207.
@mollymom07.
@westray16.
@CHRISTINAGILLETTE.
@Suly09.
@aeloine.
@inshapeCK.
@JessieCanDoThis.
@dropitlikeitshottt.
@jenjournaljunkie.
@parinzz.
@Stimpy56.
@abbynsydneysmom.
@alydanbeads.
@fe452436.
@MoyMG.
@szymanskicolleen.
@tdrjustus3.
@typeitdaily.
@ACSL3.
@Asturiah.
@emmclean.
@Reanna143.
@TypingToaster.
This is the last week of the March Challenge. After this week, all members will be rolled over automatically into the April challenge.
The March challenge thread is:
TEAM: GUTBUSTERS (April) ( http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10653911/team-gutbusters-april#latest )
If you wish not to participate next month, please message the team captain or myself ( @craigo3154. )
Please view your team thread and post a brief introduction so others in the team can know who you are.
When viewing the thread, please "bookmark" the thread by pressing the "star" icon (it should turn yellow).
This way you can be notified whenever someone posts to the thread (your "bell" icon on most forum headers will show if there are any notifications).
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March 25
Exercised?: Yes. Setup and pack-up drone race course and 6km walk in 46 mins (hills).
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Busy day. Both FVP drone competition and regular walk. 18,500 steps today.
Drone competition went well. Top 10 out of 20+ competitors. Very windy. May have been slowest, but was probably the most consistent. Most competitors are under 30 as reaction time and fearlessness are requirements to fast flying. However, "To finish first, you must first finish."
Still in budget despite BBQ (and soda) for lunch and pizza for dinner. Healthier food tomorrow
Daily Strength challenge
Challenge for March 25 is push ups
3 sets- First set till the point where you can do no more, wait 2 mins
- Second set of 60% of the number you did in the first set (half, then another 10%), wait 2 mins
- Third set of 50% of the number you did in the first set (half)
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This is proof that recording what you eat does help. Just do it.
Last week 184.8
This week 188.0 -
jenjournaljunkie wrote: »This is proof that recording what you eat does help. Just do it.
Last week 184.8
This week 188.
@jenjournaljunkie. Too true.
My wife suggested pizza last night because she did not feel like cooking (and had a desire for it). I had had an energetic day so I though well why not. However I have a low gluten diet (I like the taste of breads, but I know what effect it has on my digestion from tracking - not catastrophic, but I usually do better without than with).
I was still well inside my daily calorie budget.
Yesterday morning: 141.8.
This morning: 143.5 (+1.7 lbs).
I know that if I keep away from bread and keep to my 2000 calories per day (advantage of being male, you get more calories per day in the budget) that the almost 2 lbs difference in a day will go in the next 2. No extra work required.
Tracking lets you find what works for you.
Accountability (having to share with others what you did), helps give you that second thought of "Do I really want the consequences of this?".
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March 25th
Exercise: yes, 5km run
Calories: yes
Tracked: yes
After 6 years of working towards a sub 30min 5km I did it today! Admittedly I've been training on and off rather than continuously, usually 3-6 months on the wagon of running regularly but then falling off for the next 3+ months. This time thanks to the wedding motivation I've been pretty much solidly on track with exercise and diet for 7 months and I hit a 5m58s km pace. Not bad at 202lbs! Goes to show health and fitness is not all about the scale.
Hope everyone finds their NSV achievement this week!5 -
March 25:
Exercise: yes (walking at the zoo)
Calories: yes
Tracked: yes
I love the zoo, but I have learned that even without a watch, I have a 5 hour limit, including the down time for lunch.0 -
Username: mollymom07
Weigh in week: Week 4
Weigh in day: Monday
Previous Weight: 155lbs
Todays Weight: 154lbs3
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