TEAM: The Big Butt Theory (April)

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  • katevt78
    katevt78 Posts: 248 Member
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    4/8
    Tracking: yes
    Calories: yes
    Exercise: yes- 4 mile walk 2 mile run
    Water: 80 oz
  • drea2011
    drea2011 Posts: 874 Member
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    4/8
    Exercised: yep 45 min walk
    Tracked: yep
    Under: yep

    Got my food scale! Eye opening! I’ve definitely been over estimating portion sizes.
  • miroller
    miroller Posts: 92 Member
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    4/8
    Tracking: yes
    Calories: yes
    Exercise: yes. We went to a trampoline park.
  • primekayprime
    primekayprime Posts: 253 Member
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    Apr 8
    Tracking Y
    Calories Y
    Exercise Y 5min stairs + 15min yoga + 5min strength training

    My strength training did not go as planned today. I ran into a few logistic issues. I'm counting today as a yoga day and will get my ducks in a row for tomorrow.
  • Tracie_Lord
    Tracie_Lord Posts: 1,761 Member
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    HASWLRS wrote: »
    Username: Tracie_Lord
    Weigh in week: April Week 1
    Weigh in day: Friday
    Previous Weight: 235.00
    Current Weight: 234.50

    0.5lbs loss this week / 0.21% - not great but overall 1lb on in 2 weeks of socialising, eating and drinking and NO GYM over the holidays I am quite happy with that. Push on now back into it fully

    Great mindset. You enjoyed your holidays with no damage and a slight loss, now you will go hard for some bigger losses!!

    thanks hun! I'm hoping so :)
  • WhineThyme
    WhineThyme Posts: 959 Member
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    Username: GardenMama129
    Weigh in week: April Week 2
    Weigh in day: Monday
    Previous Week's weight: 159
    Todays Weight: 161
  • katevt78
    katevt78 Posts: 248 Member
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    Username: Katevt78
    Weigh in week: April week 2
    Weigh in day: Monday
    Previous week: 176.2
    Today’s weight: 173.6
  • HASWLRS
    HASWLRS Posts: 7,997 Member
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    mini challenge:

    I’ve been tacking and under goal so far for the day. I went to the gym this morning and did 50 min of strength training and 30 min walk on the treadmill. I’m about to head out with the girls. I’m going to try really hard to stay under calories and keep track of what I eat. These events are always the hardest. It’s way easier to put my head in the sand and start again tomorrow.

    4/6: tracked: yes
    Under: nope
    Exercise: yes

    I had snacks and wine last night. I kept track of what I had and logged it all. I felt super guilty this morning, so I jumped on the scale to validate my feelings and I was down a pound. I guess the moral of the story is that every now and again you need a night out, and I should be nicer to myself about it.

    Yes, you are so right...we should be nicer to ourselves and enjoy those moments that arise where a little indulgence is in order!! Most of us don't have these come up so often that we would be screwed if we indulged every time!! And like you saw on the scale, this one time didn't do any damage!! (Especially if you consider it over the course of a week, and not just the next day, which might show a slight up).
  • HASWLRS
    HASWLRS Posts: 7,997 Member
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    drea2011 wrote: »
    4/7
    Exercised: no it was my well needed rest day
    Tracked: yep
    Under: yep even with a Reece’s cup and some Cadbury eggs ( they got me at Kroger they were only 74 cents and sooooo good)

    Damn that Easter chocolate on sale!!! At least you stayed within your calorie goal!!
  • HASWLRS
    HASWLRS Posts: 7,997 Member
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    Addie378 wrote: »
    I weighed in at 134.1 from 135! I’m hoping the scale will start to move faster after water weight.

    You were away from home over the weekend, and the scales still registered a loss come Sunday morning!! Well done!!! Keep chugging your water and it'll move more!!
  • HASWLRS
    HASWLRS Posts: 7,997 Member
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    primekayprime
    April Week 2
    Previous Weight: 224.2
    Current Weight: 228.6

    I did a spectacular nose dive off the wagon this past week. Too much food and too little physical activity. I have avoided this site altogether because I didn't want to see just how far off track I have gotten. The scale kept track, though :(

    Now, I am feeling motivated all over again. The final push that got me back on track was catching up with a friend of mine whom I haven't seen in a very long time (she moved across the country). I learned that she is on a healthier lifestyle journey, too! Seeing how great she looks and feels reminded me that I like feeling that way too! I am thankful for this reminder. And still a bit gobsmacked that she re-entered my life at just the right time, showing me what I needed to see.

    So here I am, ready to continue pushing forward.

    And thank you, @HASWLRS for being such a great captain.

    Kay, I don't believe your friend re-entering your life at just the right moment that you needed her to, was a coincidence at all!!! But regardless, I am so pleased that your visit with her has motivated you to get back on track and keep going forward!!!

    I love your line..."I didn't want to see how far off track I had gotten. The scale kept track, though." So very true!!! We are only kidding ourselves if we think in any way we can hide what we have been doing, or not doing!!! It will show itself in one way or another. Every. Single. Time.
  • HASWLRS
    HASWLRS Posts: 7,997 Member
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    murdog3t wrote: »
    7/7 in all areas
    Water
    Exercise
    Tracked Calories under
    Carb cycling all week
    Great week even when I had pizza
    Don’t think I’ll eat pizza again though cause bowl problems

    What exactly is carb cycling?
  • murdog3t
    murdog3t Posts: 2,033 Member
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    HASWLRS wrote: »
    murdog3t wrote: »
    7/7 in all areas
    Water
    Exercise
    Tracked Calories under
    Carb cycling all week
    Great week even when I had pizza
    Don’t think I’ll eat pizza again though cause bowl problems

    What exactly is carb cycling?

    Carb cycling in counting my
    Carb
    Fat
    protein
    3x per week I eat less than 50g carbs
    2x per week are mod carbs(98g) for me
    2x per week are high carb days (200g) for me
    Protein & fats also change
    PM if you interested I can help you figure yours out
  • murdog3t
    murdog3t Posts: 2,033 Member
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    Sunday
    1/7
    Exercise
    Tracking /carb cycling
    Water
    Welcome to week 2
  • HASWLRS
    HASWLRS Posts: 7,997 Member
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    drea2011 wrote: »
    Last week: 231.5
    This week: 228.4

    Sigh...... I’ve been stuck in this low thirties/ high twenties weight for like a month which is fustrating because I’ve been eating right and working out! The first three moths weight was flying off now I’ve been kinda stagnant.

    I did order a food scale, and starting Tuesday, being able to see what I’m actually supposed to be eating will help me with portion sizes. I feel Ike that’s why I’ve been stuck...could be also that my body was used to the workout schedule I had...I do start a new series (gamma focus t25) tomorrow which I hope will kickstart the weight loss...I may have to check macros etc but I’ll be honest that *kitten* is a lot lol! I don’t even know where to start with that not to mention I’m vegan (been vegetarian my whole life).

    Ok there’s my rant I hope I didn’t kill the vibe...I’m going to go take some measurements hopefully I’ve shrunk somewhere!

    Happy Sunday everyone!

    Welcome to your first plateau!! Your body has gotten used to what you've been doing for the first three months, so changing your exercise routine is an excellent way to shake things up!! I can't believe that you don't have a food scale! You will be shocked at what an actual portion is, once you get one. That should also help the scales move. Measurements will help you see forward progress, even when the scales refuse to cooperate on that front!!! Stay strong, Drea, and stay the course!!

    And you didn't kill the vibe....This needs to be a place where we can rant without reprieve!! How can we offer support if no one is posting their struggles?
  • HASWLRS
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    miroller wrote: »
    4/7
    Tracking: yes
    Calories: yes
    Exercise: yes, swimming with the family

    Sounds like a fun family day!!
  • HASWLRS
    HASWLRS Posts: 7,997 Member
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    drea2011 wrote: »
    4/8
    Exercised: yep 45 min walk
    Tracked: yep
    Under: yep

    Got my food scale! Eye opening! I’ve definitely been over estimating portion sizes.

    Great to hear that your eyes have been opened!!!
  • HASWLRS
    HASWLRS Posts: 7,997 Member
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    murdog3t wrote: »
    HASWLRS wrote: »
    murdog3t wrote: »
    7/7 in all areas
    Water
    Exercise
    Tracked Calories under
    Carb cycling all week
    Great week even when I had pizza
    Don’t think I’ll eat pizza again though cause bowl problems

    What exactly is carb cycling?

    Carb cycling in counting my
    Carb
    Fat
    protein
    3x per week I eat less than 50g carbs
    2x per week are mod carbs(98g) for me
    2x per week are high carb days (200g) for me
    Protein & fats also change
    PM if you interested I can help you figure yours out

    Curious again, what you feel this does that benefits weight loss? Or is weight loss not the only benefit?
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