TEAM: The Slimsons (July)
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jennfalzon1979 wrote: »@AB0215 It’s funny. I was trying to figure out why I had no desire to post when I used to actively post. Then I realized that I had nothing to report. No gym time really bummed me.
I got a call yesterday and they have a promotion going on so I am heading back on Monday. I have to work tues, wed, thurs but gym Friday. Then the following week it’s 5 days a week. I return to work full time in September. So. I am recommitted to get to 155 by then. Bring it on.
@jennfalzon1979 I get that. I have dialed back my weight training so that I'm not actively gaining muscle for a few months in hopes of finally getting the scale to move and I feel a little sad, like I'm not doing anything impressive at the gym....
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jkyzab
week 2 july
pw: 281
cw: 287
track no
calories is over
exercise: I don't know if this is accepted or not, but since I work as a janitor at night, I been walking 6 1/2 hours doing moderate cleaning.
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Happy Sunday Slimsons!
Welcome to Week 2!
I've been trying to focus myself back on my original goal starting this month an I feel like I'm headed in the right direction. Completed my first 24 hour fast yesterday, was harder than I imagined. I'm thinking about making it a weekly thing. I need to really feel stronger than food and yesterday was a test.
Today I challenged myself to clean out my closet and finally let go of the clothes that are too big. Much to my surprise, that resulted in 2 very full trash bags and that really doesn't even include the bag I already gave my sister last month. Hard to believe I'm not that girl anymore and most of my wardrobe doesn't fit.
Yesterday I challenged myself to get my ring re-sized. I'm doing these things because mentally I need to let go of the "fat girl." It's not me anymore, yes I'm still bigger than I should be, yes I still have a long way to go, but that girl just isn't me anymore and I think that mentally I need to let go so that I can move forward.
Today is a new day, a new week and another opportunity to get closer to where I want to be.
Make it a great day team and let's get closer to our goals!!2 -
I see that many of us are up this week. I'm stuck right now and I really truly am not doing anything I can think of to stall my weight loss. Its frustrating but I won't give up!
They say the definition of stupidity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Well, I'm gonna keep tracking everything and see if I need to make some changes after next week...1 -
@Emw148 It's true, doing the same thing and expecting a different result is insane, except sometimes in weight loss. Weight loss is never linear, and you're not truly at a plateau until you've been there for a few weeks. Keep plugging along.I see that many of us are up this week. I'm stuck right now and I really truly am not doing anything I can think of to stall my weight loss. Its frustrating but I won't give up!
They say the definition of stupidity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Well, I'm gonna keep tracking everything and see if I need to make some changes after next week...
Having said that, there are cases where you are eating hidden calories too, not weighing foods or tracking everything, or you didn't realize that the can had 2 servings instead of 1, those kinds of things.
I think the most important thing is not to let one week discourage you. Believe me, if I let 1 week get to me, I would have quit a long time ago and that doesn't help at all.0 -
Daily Post (Sunday)
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes
Exercise:Yes, 30 mins weight training, 10 mins bike
Comments: Today did some overhead squats, finished with dumbbell lungs and calf extensions, followed by 10 minutes on the bike.
Spent most of my day "spring" cleaning so I got in a lot of activity all day and my knees are telling me what a terrible idea that was, hopefully they settle down soon, going to finish the night with some netflix.0 -
Sunday post
Calories: even
Exercise: yes
Water: 120oz
Track: yes0 -
Daily post for Sunday
Track- yes
Calories- ok
Carbs- above my limit but not enough to kick me out of ketosis (i hope).
Exercise- no
Water- yes! Refilled my gigantic water bottle twice!
We went to a brewery to sample some beers because my hubby had a groupon that was about to expire. I probably only drank 16 oz altogether but it ended up giving me an awful headache all afternoon and I had to nap- was sluggish! Stupid alcohol- i rarely drink!0 -
User name: River Goddess
Week: July week 2
Pw: 214
Cw: 210
Daily Post Sunday
Tracked? No, but I'm okay with that
Calories? Under, I know for sure.
Exercise? 13,000 steps - and will go for an evening walk in a bit
Hey guys, sorry I've been MIA. I actually am doing well this week, not struggling. I decided last week to stop feeling stressed about logging, and instead just focus on eating well and getting some movement in. It has helped a lot - I lost 4 pounds this week! I think it's just from relaxing and letting go of the "shoulds" of logging.
I also switched my mindset towards low-carb instead of keto. I was finding keto too restrictive during these days of abundant fruit! I want to be able to eat the cherries and raspberries from my garden and not worry that I'm over on carbs. So I think I'll stick with the "No Sugar/No Grains" approach, and worry about getting back to keto levels in the fall when my garden stops producing such gorgeous offerings
Thanks @AB0215 for checking in on me when I disappeared! I am here, I'm doing well, I'm getting lots of sunshine and healthy food... just not logging and posting as much because...
SCHOOLS OUT!! (I'm a teacher
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Track yes
Calories under
Exercise yes1 -
Sunday, July 8th
Tracking yes
Calories no
Exercise yes swimming laps
Carbs over. Nuts are still my downfall.
We have two teenage grand daughters visiting. We are eating out, going to beach, and having fun. I am cooking and it’s not easy to resist. If I can resist the nuts, I can win here but I have an addiction to them. I love the crunch. 😎
I do best with fasting but with the kids visiting, that’s out.1 -
Week 1 Results have been posted.
Great job to our top 3:
1st - @jennfalzon1979. - 1.90%
2nd - @BMovieQueen. - 1.38%
3rd - @Jkyzab. - 1.30%
Meant to post this yesterday, but it somehow escaped me.
Let's make it another great week!!5 -
Sorry, but I think I'm gonna have to sit this one out. I have been sick and so far it's not getting any better.
Keep kickin' *kitten*! I'll be cheering you on.1 -
Daily Post: Sunday
Track: Yes. Everything.
Calories: Over
Exercise: No.
Water: 1 liter.
Comments: So there's the notorious weekend. Today isn't much better. I'm over my calorie goal but I'm not planning on eating much else for the rest of the day. I'm going to stay on track for the rest of the week. I want at least a one pound loss by Friday. No more of this bs. For some reflection, I've noticed it's when I eat out that going over my calorie goal happens. I'm making a promise to myself not to eat out at all (even if my family or friends go!) until I get to my mini goal weight of 190. It's actually the one thing that creates a downfall and is an easy fix. No matter how 'healthy' i try to eat when I'm out, the results are always high calories.2 -
Daily Post Monday
Track - yes
Calories - under with lots to spare
Exercise - 3 mile early morning run2 -
Pw 199
Cw 190.4
Track yes
Calories under
Exercise no4 -
July 9 th wed.
Tracking yes
Calories yes
Exercise yes 1hr. gym.
Carbs over 🧐
I think I will try to do what River Goddess is doing and not worry about carbs so much as sugar and grains right now. All these mangos, strawberries and wonderful fruits I am preparing for my family, make it impossible to keep carbs low.
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lydiapassthedonuts wrote: »Sorry, but I think I'm gonna have to sit this one out. I have been sick and so far it's not getting any better.
Keep kickin' *kitten*! I'll be cheering you on.
@lydiapassthedonuts I moved you to the cheer squad, feel free to hang out with us and participate even if not weighing in every week.
Side note, whoever decided that "kitten" was the word they were substituting for the words that they don't want us to see...really needs to re-think it...just saying, last month it was kitten diet, now we're kicking them...and yeah...there's so many things wrong with it...just saying1 -
Track- yes
Calories: over,not if I include exercise
Exercise: yes
Water: 80ish oz
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Daily Post (Monday)
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes
Exercise:Yes, 30 mins weight training, 10 mins treadmill.
Comments: Good day. Really doing everything right this week, hoping the scale cooperates, really need to see less than 190 this week or I might just loose my "kitten" (for comedic effect). Anyways, still a good day and I know my weight will catch up, I just have to be patient (as hard as that is).
And on a side note: NSV--I moved a huge heavy metal patio table from my backyard to my curb completely on my own...pretty happy with all that muscle I've developed, finally get to use it for something other than showing off in the gym.1 -
Daily Post (Monday)
Track: Nope and I'm ok with that!
Calories: Yep, nice healthy choices today. Satisfied and definitely at a deficit.
Exercise:12,000 steps so far, with an evening walk on the way
Comments: I'm feeling reinspired. I find it so easy to eat healthy in the summer, I bbq nice cuts of meat every night, with veggies and big salads. I eat fresh fruit and nuts as snacks, and the heat makes it so that I don't want to eat as much or as often.
I'll be heading back to the gym this week too.
Hope you're all well ♡
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Daily post Monday
Track- yes
Calories- good
Carbs- slightly over
Exercise no
My daughter has summer camp at the Y all week so I may consider restarting my exercise routine tomorrow. Need to tone up for the beach.
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I have a question for you guys. The thing is that I have sprain my ankle week and half ago. I am able to work at my job for 8 hrs shift ( janitor) and be on the treadmill for 35 min to 1 hr. My problem is that I am unable to do any cardio and strength training workout and it is driving me star crazy. I already went to the doctor and he basically told me that the reason my sprain ankle was because of my weight and that my ankles can't support me anymore and need to lose the weight. I am trying my best to lose my weight but this pain in my left ankle is unbearable.
My question is this, is there any workout that I can do siting down or laying on the ground while burning 300 or so calories without further hurting my ankle? I already cut my calories intake to 1 thousand to just try to lose more weight because of what the doctor has told me.2 -
I have a question for you guys. The thing is that I have sprain my ankle week and half ago. I am able to work at my job for 8 hrs shift ( janitor) and be on the treadmill for 35 min to 1 hr. My problem is that I am unable to do any cardio and strength training workout and it is driving me star crazy. I already went to the doctor and he basically told me that the reason my sprain ankle was because of my weight and that my ankles can't support me anymore and need to lose the weight. I am trying my best to lose my weight but this pain in my left ankle is unbearable.
My question is this, is there any workout that I can do siting down or laying on the ground while burning 300 or so calories without further hurting my ankle? I already cut my calories intake to 1 thousand to just try to lose more weight because of what the doctor has told me.
@Jkyzab If it were me, I'd get a second opinion. Maybe a foot and ankle specialist. Honestly, there are plenty of people heavier than you (my husband being one of them) who aren't constantly spraining their ankles.
Also--you should look into strength training, building muscle will help you lose fat faster and many of those exercises are done seated.
On a side note--there are chair workouts you can do. As for how many calories you will burn, that really depends on how intense the workout is and your individual body.
Probably something like this could help. Seated Workout
And here's some you can do lying down Lying exercises
And here's some really good ones, I would focus on the Bicycle crunches, double leg lifts, sit ups, and spinal balance..all good exercises that take the pressure off of your feet..Body weight exercises
And from experience, most of these is really where I started and they're not easy, a lot of them will get your heart rate way up and that's really the goal of cardio, but also strength training as well. Remember, muscle burns more calories than fat and takes up less space so building muscle will only help you achieve your goals long term.
Another thing to really focus on is your diet, most of weight loss is in your diet, not in your activity. If it were me, I'd focus on your diet and add in activity as you start feeling better, but I would start with some of those body weight exercises above that can be done without standing, that will help you build muscle and burn calories long term.
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Weigh in week: July Week 2
Weigh in day: Tuesday
Previous Week's Weight: 268.5
Today's Weight: 268.0
Daily Post (Tuesday)
I have to max my calories at 1400 per the doctor, starting this week until my surgery on the 23rd. I'm having a gastric bypass at the end of the month, so I'll be joining the cheer squad for a year or so.
Monday (I do these in the morning, so my info is for yesterday)
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes
Exercise: 2 short walks, but didn't hit step goal.0 -
@Jkyzab So I am a little confused. You are working on your feet 8 hours a day, and walking on the treadmill 35min to an hour? And you are looking for additional cardio that you can do??? That is a lot of time on your feet (and ankle), and quite honestly if you are in pain, you really shouldn't do any more right now. The most important factor to weight loss is managing your calorie intake. Yes exercise makes that easier; exercise helps with overall fitness; and exercise helps with stress, and just makes you feel better. But you lose weight by managing your calorie intake.
Now, having said that I do understand where you are coming from. I can make a few suggestions, BUT.....you really should check with a doctor or PT before adding in any sort of exercise. I say this as someone with a notable history of ankle sprains, and an ankle surgery. Don't do further damage now that will impact you later.
As far as cardio goes - sounds like you are already walking on the treadmill. If you have access to a pool, water based exercise can be extremely helpful with an injury. It could be simply walking (less strain than on a treadmill), water jogging, water aerobics, or even swimming. If you are in pain - don't kick. You can get a buoy for your legs (its like a small foam floatie) and do pull drills - basically swimming with arms only. Again, check with a doctor or PT first.
As you improve, and the pain subsides, at some point your doctor will likely allow you to use the stationary bike or elliptical (personally I find the "arctrainer" to be easier on my ankle than the regular elliptical).
As far as strength training goes, there are a number of seating or laying exercises that you could do - I would suggest going to bodybuilding.com and looking through their exercise library. Do you use a gym, or workout at home? I was able to do a lot of my lifting (with modifications) at the gym, even on crutches and with a boot. So I could possibly make more specific suggestions if I know a bit more about what you are looking for.0 -
Yep, that was kinda my take too. I don't think that standing on the treadmill is the answer, especially when you're already on your feet so much...plenty of seated or lying body weight or gym activities that could sneak in more activity without putting pressure on the ankle...and so many of them get your heart rate up and keep your heart rate in the cardio range...without causing more pain to the ankle.@Jkyzab So I am a little confused. You are working on your feet 8 hours a day, and walking on the treadmill 35min to an hour? And you are looking for additional cardio that you can do??? That is a lot of time on your feet (and ankle), and quite honestly if you are in pain, you really shouldn't do any more right now. The most important factor to weight loss is managing your calorie intake. Yes exercise makes that easier; exercise helps with overall fitness; and exercise helps with stress, and just makes you feel better. But you lose weight by managing your calorie intake.
My earlier post highlights a lot of those activities that could be done without standing.0 -
Yep, that was kinda my take too. I don't think that standing on the treadmill is the answer, especially when you're already on your feet so much...plenty of seated or lying body weight or gym activities that could sneak in more activity without putting pressure on the ankle...and so many of them get your heart rate up and keep your heart rate in the cardio range...without causing more pain to the ankle.@Jkyzab So I am a little confused. You are working on your feet 8 hours a day, and walking on the treadmill 35min to an hour? And you are looking for additional cardio that you can do??? That is a lot of time on your feet (and ankle), and quite honestly if you are in pain, you really shouldn't do any more right now. The most important factor to weight loss is managing your calorie intake. Yes exercise makes that easier; exercise helps with overall fitness; and exercise helps with stress, and just makes you feel better. But you lose weight by managing your calorie intake.
My earlier post highlights a lot of those activities that could be done without standing.
Yep. I'm not a workout video person, but I'm willing to bet you could do a google or youtube search and find some bodyweight workout videos as well. Just be prepared to modify. I'm happy to offer more specific suggestions, but I would need a better idea of what you are working with (gym vs home, equipment vs no equipment). And get a doctor's clearance.
FWIW......this was me post ankle surgery, in a boot (took off for exercise), and still on crutches. Note, I did have clearance from my doctor to do "non-standing" exercises. Not necessarily recommending this, just showing that you can still get a decent workout with a little creativity and modifications.
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Daily Post Tuesday
tracking - yes so far, haven't logged (or eaten) dinner yet
calories - mentally calculating dinner, it's going to be close, especially with two glasses of wine
exercise - run before work, lifting after work
Yesterday I was very under calories. Today I woke up hungry, ran on an empty stomach (which is normal), but then after showering was raging hungry. I've been making up for that all day
Lifting went surprisingly well, all things considered.0
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