TEAM: Gutbusters (June)
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Daily check in for team Gutbusters
Date: June 3
Exercised?: Yes power walked 1.42 miles in 21:14 mins this morning. Ran 2.65 miles in 33:05 mins. this morning. Performed Day 3 of these 30 day challenges: thigh slimming; flat abs; butt lift; sleek arms. I’m working my total body for a change.
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes2 -
June 4
Exercise:20 minutes of movement
Tracking:yes
Calories:above from budget1 -
LesIckaBod
June Week 2
Previous Weight: 200.5
Current Weight: 197.03 -
Heavy heart today, involving issues both with work and family. The work matter will be resolved today hopefully, and we'll know more about the family issue later this week, but right now, I feel sick to my stomach.
Two months ago, I would have run to the kitchen pantry for solace. Today I'm here, reporting this to you all. We're all dealing with the ups and downs (and way, way downs) of living life. Some things we can't control, and some things we can. At least making a decision to eat well today, and take care of myself by exercising, means that no matter what, this day can have a bright spot.
Best wishes to you all today, as you deal with your ups and downs of this life.
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June 3
Exercised?: Yes. over 10,000 steps (drone track setup and takedown).
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Racing quads again today. Fixed the broken one. Took till 2am, so this is why no post yesterday.
Out early before I could get breakfast, then was out all day. Was 1,600 calories off daily requirement by dinner and no way I could eat that much in one sitting.
So well under on food again today (sigh).
Fortunately my wife seems to be over her illness from last week now.
By her own idea, my wife has entered into a 30 day Keto challenge on a facebook. I fully support her on this as it may help manage with her type 2. She has had good results with low-carb diets in the past. Atkins has also helped her. Here's hoping she can stick with it to help get her down from >32 BMI (>30 is classified as obese - <25 is classified as normal in - I am round 21).
June 4
Exercised?: Yes. 5km in 45mins (city walking).
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Early flight interstate for work. Exercise and diet has gone all to hell. Doing what I can as I can, but still not ideal (or comfortable). Need to change hotels again in the morning.
Last weeks travel and the weekend has left me well short on calories and it's starting to turn up on the scale. But eating things that I know do not make me feel good healthy seems counter productive.
Only a little short on calories today, but not enough of what my wife classifies as "real" food.
Daily Strength challenge
Challenge for June 04 is sit-ups or crunches (abs day - be sure to use a mat or towel for cushioning - )
2 sets- First set till the point where you can do no more, wait 2 mins
- Second set of 50% of the number you did in the first set (half)
The reason for only 2 sets for this exercise is that it ideally should be balanced with back strengthening exercises (which plank variants provide).
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LesIckaBod wrote: »Heavy heart today, involving issues both with work and family. The work matter will be resolved today hopefully, and we'll know more about the family issue later this week, but right now, I feel sick to my stomach.
Two months ago, I would have run to the kitchen pantry for solace. Today I'm here, reporting this to you all. We're all dealing with the ups and downs (and way, way downs) of living life. Some things we can't control, and some things we can. At least making a decision to eat well today, and take care of myself by exercising, means that no matter what, this day can have a bright spot.
Best wishes to you all today, as you deal with your ups and downs of this life.
@LesIckaBod. Hope all issues are resolved soon and in a good way for you (and your family).
Really well done for not trying to find the answers at the bottom of an ice-cream tub or cookie-jar.
Taking care of yourself leaves you in MUCH better condition to deal with life's issues. Work on what you can control and other things will fall into place.
It's the Serenity Prayer being played out.
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
Courage to change the things I can,
And wisdom to know the difference."
You are a great example showing that having the healthy habits of eating and activity will help with everything else. Even if it is the only thing within your control. This can be the core from which the strength comes to deal with other things. "I am doing this right, so I am capable of doing good. From here good things will come".4 -
Username: ruthiebryan2922
June week 2
Weigh in day:Monday
Previous weight: 260
This week: 257
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Username westray16
Weighing day Monday
Week 2
Previous weight 190 lbs
Today's weight 188.5
3 June
Exercise: no 7k steps and my target is 10k plus over course of day
Calories: no 600 over
Tracked: yes3 -
User ID: Brunchowl
Weigh in day: Monday
Last week: 171.6
This week: 172.6
UGH what a bummer. This is my first time posting a gain 2 weeks in a row. I haven't been 100% perfect (I had 2 days around maintenance calories), but I've never gone above maintenance and I should have lost at least 3 lbs over the past 2 weeks--not gained 2 lbs! I am chalking it up to fluctuations and also that it gets harder the closer to goal I get. I am going to hit the gym today and see if that helps budge the scale in the RIGHT direction.5 -
@LesIckaBod
Sounds like you are going through a very rough time. Hope it turns out alright.
Your resolve to look after yourself is admirable - well done
Best wishes1 -
June 4
Exercised?: Yes, dumbbell reps, machine weights, core mat work, 1km rowing machine and 1.45km treadmill run, plus over 20k steps from walking across town for meetings and giving two site tours of our gallery building site.
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Finally did a 50/50 strength and cardio mix workout a week after committing to it, better late than never! Feel better for pushing it today, gave myself quite the weekend off...
@LesIckaBod - we're here to support you, you're doing an amazing job in the face of adversity.
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Date: June 4
Exercised?: Yes in AM completed various 30 day challenges: thigh slimming; flat abs; butt lift; sleek arms. Power walked 2.3 miles at lunchtime. Took cardio sculpting in PM.
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes3 -
June 4
Tracking: Yes
exercise not really
Food yes but way below goal
It's hard to track when you work the night shift.
It will get better.2 -
Username: eevang
Weigh-in week: Week 2
Weigh-in day: Monday
Previous week's weight: 180.0
Current weight: 178.54 -
Weigh-in week: Week 2
Weigh-in day: Tuesday
Previous week's weight: 186.0
Current weight: 182.8
I haven't been good at tracking over the last week but tried to make good choices however. Must get back to logging and tracking this week as I don't want to bounce back up. Mustn't let complacency creep in.
Starting a core exercise challenge this week to keep me motivated.3 -
June 4
Exercise: Yes
Tracked: Yes
Calories: Yes
@craigo3154 , @westray16, @emmclean: Thank you for the kind words and good thoughts. The work matter is resolved satisfactorily, and we were able to get a much earlier appt for a specialist to see my son (the family matter). The appt is this afternoon. So, I still don't know what we'll hear from this specialist, but at least there's less time now to worry about the unknown. (I'm a worrier - can you tell?)3 -
June 5
Exercised?: Yes. 3km in 24mins (city walking).
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Bust work day. Also changed hotels so nearer interstate office.
Better on calories today.
Daily Strength challenge
Challenge for June 05 is door frame rows ()
3 sets- First set till the point where you can do no more, wait 2 mins
- Second set of 50% of the number you did in the first set (half)
- Third set
The reason for this exercise is push ups and dips work primarily the triceps (pushing). This exercise balances the others by working the biceps (pulling).1 -
User ID: Brunchowl
Weigh in day: Monday
Last week: 171.6
This week: 172.6
UGH what a bummer. This is my first time posting a gain 2 weeks in a row. I haven't been 100% perfect (I had 2 days around maintenance calories), but I've never gone above maintenance and I should have lost at least 3 lbs over the past 2 weeks--not gained 2 lbs! I am chalking it up to fluctuations and also that it gets harder the closer to goal I get. I am going to hit the gym today and see if that helps budge the scale in the RIGHT direction.
@brunchowl. As you get closer to maintenance, it does get harder. You also need to make sure your daily targets calorie targets are still appropriate.
If you weigh daily, you can see the fluctuations. If only weekly, then it's harder to track. Thing to remember with daily weighing is that each number is to add to a seven day trend (moving average) and not to be taken on it's own.
A vigorous exercise session will normally use less than 25% of the calories your body uses in a day. Most is consumed just keeping the brain going and the body warm. You cannot consistently out-exercise a bad diet.
However, do not give up on exercise. It has longer benefits (like increasing the daily passive burn rate by building lean muscle mass, better circulation, better oxygenation of the blood, better mood, greater mobility, etc...). Just do not expect a heavy session or two to shift the scales. Consistency is the key, more than individual burst efforts.
Best of luck. Happy to help review plan if you want someone to look aver what you are doing.0 -
LesIckaBod wrote: »LesIckaBod
June Week 2
Previous Weight: 200.5
Current Weight: 197.0
@LesIckaBod. Missed this before, but welcome to one-derland.
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Date: June 4
Exercised?: Yes in AM completed various 30 day challenges: thigh slimming; flat abs; butt lift; sleek arms. Power walked 2.3 miles at lunchtime. Took cardio sculpting in PM.
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
@anita7164. Doing well. That is quite a schedule of workouts.1 -
susanbenita wrote: »Weigh-in week: Week 2
Weigh-in day: Tuesday
Previous week's weight: 186.0
Current weight: 182.8
I haven't been good at tracking over the last week but tried to make good choices however. Must get back to logging and tracking this week as I don't want to bounce back up. Mustn't let complacency creep in.
Starting a core exercise challenge this week to keep me motivated.
@susanbenita. Quite a result for the week.
Logging to ensure you keep on track is a key to preventing bounce back. It is normal for a little bounce after a woosh, but by sticking to plan, you can usually keep it to a plateau (as the body comes to terms with the new level).
The daily challenges are short and take no equipment. If you only do those (and nothing else) then it is often enough to keep weight loss on track. The focus of the daily exercises are to target a different segment (arms, legs, core) each day and just do a short burst on intense work. HIIT style workout is show to be the most time effective way to keep in shape.
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@brunchowl. As you get closer to maintenance, it does get harder. You also need to make sure your daily targets calorie targets are still appropriate.
If you weigh daily, you can see the fluctuations. If only weekly, then it's harder to track. Thing to remember with daily weighing is that each number is to add to a seven day trend (moving average) and not to be taken on it's own.
A vigorous exercise session will normally use less than 25% of the calories your body uses in a day. Most is consumed just keeping the brain going and the body warm. You cannot consistently out-exercise a bad diet.
However, do not give up on exercise. It has longer benefits (like increasing the daily passive burn rate by building lean muscle mass, better circulation, better oxygenation of the blood, better mood, greater mobility, etc...). Just do not expect a heavy session or two to shift the scales. Consistency is the key, more than individual burst efforts.
Best of luck. Happy to help review plan if you want someone to look aver what you are doing.[/quote]
Thanks Craig! I've been losing since Aug 2017 (start weight 251) and strictly counting cals. I have not done any exercise until lately, when I will jog lightly for 30 min about once a week (I don't include the exercise in my calorie counting). I was averaging 2 lbs a week lost at 1400 calories a day, then dropped to 1200 cals a day since I've been in the 100s, I've been at 1200 the past 2 weeks except 2 days where I got up to 1400-1600. I'm 5'5" and very sedentary. I really expect a whoosh soon because I know that the calories have been correct, but any tips in the meantime are appreciated!
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Team Gutbusters:
@biche896.
@CrowChild.
@brunchowl.
@concordancia.
@eevang.
@JenWM5.
@LesIckaBod.
@ruthiebryan2922.
@susanbenita.
@westray16.
@aeloine.
@inshapeCK.
@alydanbeads.
@fe452436.
@typeitdaily.
@Anita7164.
@emmclean.
@MoreThanMySize.
@Reanna143.
@sunderland_mich93.
@veeedot.
@HSM2673.
@Stimpy56.
@szymanskicolleen.
@krissturner.
Finally had a look at the results for last week. The team did amazing. Gutbusters is currently in first place amongst the teams.
@MoreThanMySize. took the top spot overall with a 4.54% loss. @Anita7164. took 3rd spot overall with 4.00%. @veeedot. was 3rd in Gutbusters for the week with 1.43% loss.
Thing is that often following a large loss, there is a plateau. It is easy for a consistent competitor to win the team (and the overall competition) in a month.
Anyway. Wanted to let the team know that I am proud of how you all do. Whether losing or gaining in an individual week, the important part is the effort and focus.
If you can build a habit of keeping in budget and regular activity you will be ahead of 99% of the population that run completely on auto-pilot. Once it becomes a habit, it is easy to maintain. And THAT is the ultimate goal - healthy for life by letting you habits work for you.
All the best for the week ahead.6 -
Daily check in for team Gutbusters
Date: June 5
Exercised?: Yes power walked 1.03 miles this morning followed by a 1.64 mile run ended with doing these 30 day challenges: thigh slimming; flat abs; butt lift; sleek arms. Brisk walk for 2.66 miles this PM.
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes1 -
Daily Check-in
tracking. Yes
Calories Under
workout got a little in to get to 10K steps
So I ended up joining another dietbet today. Didn't do so well on the last one. I got going just too late. This time I may finally win one. I'm not really doing it for money; it's the motivation I need. This accountability group really helps. I was about to get in bed and relax when I saw it was almost midnight and I was not done getting my steps in for the day. Thanks a lot for letting me join the group.1 -
June 6
Exercised?: Yes. 5km in 40mins (city walking).
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes
Busy work day again. Dodged the rain to walk and get dinner.
OK on calories again today.
Daily Strength challenge
Challenge for June 06 is side lunges ()
3 sets- First set 10 or 15 each leg (if 10 is too easy continue to 15).
- Second set 6 or 9 each leg.
- Third set 5 or 8 each leg.
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June 5
Exercise: Yes
Calories: No
Tracked: Yes
Thanks again to all of you who sent good thoughts my way this week. I'm so happy to report that the specialist saw my son yesterday and we got a very positive report, so my stress on that is much relieved!
In the meantime, I send positive thoughts back out to you all! Here's to the Gutbusters continuing strong through Week 2, after our tremendous finish to Week 1!3 -
aeloine
June Week 2
Weigh-in day: Wednesday
Previous Weight: 222.6
Current Weight: 222.8
Shark week. Due to BC, it only happens every season or so, but I put 6 lbs of water weight literally overnight and it's slowly been coming off. Two pounds a day for the last two days. I'd hit 220 even on Saturday and just shot up like nobody's business. Trying to keep my eye on the prize and everything in perspective.0 -
Daily check in for team Gutbusters
Date: June 6
Exercised?: AM: did these 30 day challenges: thigh slimming; flat abs; butt lift; sleek arms. Ran for 1.6 miles at 1PM; walked/Ran for 1.2 miles at 6:45PM; easy walk for 1 mile @ 8:30PM
Calories?: Yes
Tracked?: Yes2 -
Username: inshapeCK
Weigh-in week: Week 2
Weigh-in day: Wednesday
Previous week's weight: 148.2 pounds
Current weight: 146.4 pounds
Lost 1.8 lbs since last week.
Down 23.7 pounds from my highest weight.
Apparently if you eat healthy foods you lose weight, lol!!!!!
I have been trying to eat more fruits and vegetables and make proper meals as well as eat less junkfood and work on keeping the unhealthy food out of the house so I stop binge eating cookies and brownies and it's working!
I am proud of myself. It's been years since I saw the number 146.4 pounds. I am feeling elated!6
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