Track it, Count it, Move it & Lose it!

@laurenbastug welcome to the group congrats on your upcoming wedding..

You are doing great but this fretting about macros is just not necessary. You have one macro that matters for retaining muscle and that's protein. Let the rest fall where they will. The main thing is calories. And being at calorie deficit if you want to lose.

Have more confidence in yourself. You're doing good.

Ruth

laurenbastug wrote: »

@LivingtheLeanDream

I know - I logically understand the principle of it all and I’m guilty of being really hard on myself even with making valiant efforts. I think I will try and switch the focus to be on protein and calories as you mentioned since that will help give me a little more flexibility

Thank you!

I think we are our own worst enemies. Cut yourself some slack and enjoy the journey. Hopefully you will find more flexibility in your eating plan.

Good morning! I have a question for you all! Do you weigh daily, once a week, or once a month? I've always done a once a week weigh-in. This week though, just out of curiosity, I weighed a few times and was surprised at how much it fluctuates on a day to day basis! How do you know which is the most accurate measure of progress?

MyEvolvingJourney wrote: »

Good morning! I have a question for you all! Do you weigh daily, once a week, or once a month? I've always done a once a week weigh-in. This week though, just out of curiosity, I weighed a few times and was surprised at how much it fluctuates on a day to day basis! How do you know which is the most accurate measure of progress?

I weigh everyday so I have more data to track trends. But this is after I learned to accept fluctuations and not look at the number on the scale as an indicator of success or failure. It’s been a really great learning experience though but it’s all dependent on the person. I would think having more data points so you can see the average will be best in giving you a more accurate idea since one a week weigh ins are subject to so many variables.

@RetiredAndLovingIt Yes, this group is so positive and supportive! Congrats on maintaining, that can be hard!

valentinairenedilauro wrote: »

Ye I agree completely, I was craving for sweets and what I did was bake a cake with ricotta and strawberries and eat just a portion per day with my family . I make them happy and i was so happy to be able to enjoy it without that orribile feeling of 'you don't deserve it at all' i deserved it and then It gave me the strength to run for 9 km !!!! Byeee

Your cake sounds terrific and great job on the 9km!

@SusanMcMc Welcome! I'm not a fan of tight pants either. Life happens, but you're right, it's best not to dwell on it and get back on track moving forward. You've got this!

SusanMcMc wrote: »

Popping in here. Love the title. I was making slow progress towards my weight loss goals then got sidetracked with Spring break vacay and a month of illness. Working hard not to dwell on backsliding thoughts and focus on today with logging with integrity. One other thing...I hate tight pants!

Time to work on loosening those pants keep focusing on your goal - you can do it!

Morning everyone, a new week has begun so how are all of yours starting? what are your plans today?

I only had time for 30 min workout this morning, that's how it goes some days and something is better than nothing.

Make it a good one ladies

jm216 wrote: »

Hi Everyone!

This weekend was not a great tracking weekend....but I'm back on the horse today. I'm just glad that I didn't lose a week of tracking...just 2 days. It's amazing how easy it is to gain, and how hard you have to work to lose a pound.

I'm glad we have a place to pop in and chat about things. Love you all!

Jill

Yes getting back to it is good and yep it's bloomin' hard losing a pound but so easy to gain.

Keep on keeping on

Love the title. I’m back on the wagon again too. Goal this week is to track everything, stay at calorie goal, and work out at least 4 days. Packing lunches and snacks is key for me. Since I’m in and out of my car all day it’s easy to swing into drive through when I’ve waited too long to eat. So track, eat, work, pack.

stacielheckgmailcom2015 wrote: »

Love the title. I’m back on the wagon again too. Goal this week is to track everything, stay at calorie goal, and work out at least 4 days. Packing lunches and snacks is key for me. Since I’m in and out of my car all day it’s easy to swing into drive through when I’ve waited too long to eat. So track, eat, work, pack.

Planning ahead is key, the weeks I prepare the lunches/dinners in advance means I'm not snacking because I'm hungry. This week I am being super organised, I make the packed lunches for my family (even though they're adults!), I have a few go to sandwich mixes I make and they are delicious. Today's is chicken/cashew nut/apple/rocket/mayo. Another one is egg/chive/bacon/mayo and also I like tuna/sweetcorn/red onion/sweet pepper/chilli sauce. If I make up these I always enjoy my lunch and they keep me full for longer.

jm216 wrote: »

Ruth,

Your prepped ahead lunches sound delicious! Please share.

It's as simple as it sounds I think I make in bulk so it does a few days.

Chicken mix:
I cook several chicken breasts, chop/shred them, add 1 chopped apple/ handful of rocket or spinach/ chopped celery if I have it/ peanuts or cashews (weigh out depending on how many portions I'm making, 10 or 12g of nuts person else it gets too calorific!/ mayo - 1/2 tablespoon/20g per person

For the eggy mix:
boil 6-8 eggs/ pinch of dried chives/ spring onion - a few stalks chopped/ 6-8 slices of bacon grilled and then chopped/ and mayo - 1/2 tablespoon/20g per person/portion

For the Tuna one:
1 large can of tuna, add 1/2 chopped sweet pepper/ 1/2 small tin of sweetcorn/ 1/2 red onion chopped/ chilli sauce or mayo, again same as above around 20g per portion.

Seasoned with plenty of black pepper.

All of them are good in a sandwich, or in a pitta, or on top of toast.
The chicken and tuna mix I've boiled up some pasta, weigh out 50g of that dried and then when its cooled at the mix to it. Its a nice change from bread.

Today I'm having the chicken one...roll on lunch time

Happy Tuesday

Ruth

Lol awesomeness! No way, but thanks anyway