TEAM: The Slimsons (August)
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@rissared Hi Rissa! My suggestion is to start small, add in some activity, even if it's just cleaning or doing something with the kids and focus on eating better, nothing super drastic. You want to make sustainable change and take it one day at a time, make small, achievable goals and use that momentum to make bigger goals and get yourself to the finish line. Give yourself time to adjust to the initial changes and then kick them up a notch slowly, you will adapt and it won't feel as hard as if you were to make super drastic changes. You got this and WELCOME!!Good Afternoon,
I'm Rissa and just outside of Houston, TX. I am super focused on my appearance which causes me way to much stress, so I am doing something about it. I want to do something different, and need more accountability and support so I am trying this.
I used to do so much - like triathlons. Then I got pregnant with my second child and I never got back to it, 5 years later I am done with the excuses. I have two kids that keep me very busy along with a full time job that is literally 24/7 that can be very stressful. My kids are very active and I want to keep up.
Goals - I am currently 270lbs as of Monday, by Aug 31th I would be static with 240lbs. A bit aggressive, but I know I don't drink enough water and I am out in this Texas heat every evening. my ultimate goal is 150 - my perfect weight for my height ( which I was 11 years ago) But overall healthy, look good and feel good about me.1 -
@sherbear702 Welcome! Those are some great, super achievable goals! I always suggest getting your exercise in in the morning, before your brain realizes what you're doingsherbear702 wrote: »Hi Everyone - My name is Sherry and I'm from a tiny town in Northern California. I'm 33 years old, soon to be 34. My ultimate goal is to lose 50 lbs, which would put me at 175ish pounds (I'm 5'10"). I got down to 188 a few years ago and have slowly gained it all back, which I'm disappointed with myself for letting happen. My biggest, #1 weakness is beer, I LOVE beer. I truly think that if I cut that out I could lose weight easily. I eat pretty well and usually get plenty of exercise (haven’t been walking as much though because it’s been so hot). A few of my mini goals for the month of August is to drink less & wake up early in the mornings to exercise before my day starts. My weight really is out of control and I’m getting tired of looking at my fat self in the mirror. Hoping this challenge will kick start my path to long term weight loss.
I wouldn't think you would need to cut out all your beer, but it can add up fast if you're not paying attention. Maybe you save it for a weekend treat Another thing to think about and I didn't realize how important this was at first, but forgive yourself, and stop thinking of yourself as the "fat person" because a lot of times it really is all about the mindset, think of yourself as on your way to being a healthier version of yourself. You got this!! 1 -
Hi everyone! This is my first time joining an online community through MFP and participating in a challenge. I figure why not go all in! I am a single mom of two kids and I work full-time. I just finished my masters degree in June and am looking forward to carving out time for me! The last couple of years has been all about surviving the mom/work/school trifecta without totally losing it! In the meantime I’ve been incredibly sedentary as I work an office job then wrangle up my kids and hit the books in the evening. Not much time for physical activity or taking time for meal planning or cooking healthy meals. My goal for August is to track and exercise everyday. I am setting a simple yet realistic goal since I’m just getting back into a routine. I’m hoping I can manage to lose 5-6 pounds or an average of about 1.5 pounds each week during this challenge.1
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Hi everyone! This is my first time joining an online community through MFP and participating in a challenge. I figure why not go all in! I am a single mom of two kids and I work full-time. I just finished my masters degree in June and am looking forward to carving out time for me! The last couple of years has been all about surviving the mom/work/school trifecta without totally losing it! In the meantime I’ve been incredibly sedentary as I work an office job then wrangle up my kids and hit the books in the evening. Not much time for physical activity or taking time for meal planning or cooking healthy meals. My goal for August is to track and exercise everyday. I am setting a simple yet realistic goal since I’m just getting back into a routine. I’m hoping I can manage to lose 5-6 pounds or an average of about 1.5 pounds each week during this challenge.
@cmm5904 Welcome!! Congrats on your masters!! Great goals!! You have a great plan too, good luck, you got this!1 -
Hi everyone!!
I'm Cerys I'm 31 and in the UK, and although I'm new to the group, but returning to the weight loss scene!
After being overweight my whole life, I had foot surgery on both feet and being stuck in bed for a long period of time was a massive wake up call for me, so decided to try to get my BMI into the healthy range before I turned 30. Which I achieved with the help of a personal trainer! I went from 215lbs down to 130lbs in about a year and a half (in time to get married which was a bonus!) And began competing in powerlifting competitions which I loved (I represented britain and european level)!!
The next summer I went on an amazing 6 week holiday to america put on some weight, and then fell pregnant at christmas... fast forward a year and half of being pregnant and having my now 9 month old daughter and not really exercising (was too scared and then was recovering from an emergency c-section) and not watching what I ate.. and I am almost back to where I was to begin with
205lbs!
So basically time to do it all again! I'm a little disheartened and a little worried, as life is super busy now, I recently got promoted to head of science at a school I teach at, and now I have a little one who isn't the biggest fan of sleep... However, I also know that I can do it and how to do it!
I've just started the summer holidays here so I really want to set up good habits to make things easier when I'm back at work in september, so this seemed like a good challenge to keep me focused! I'd like to lose 7lbs this month to start things off! Sorry for the essay!!2 -
Hi everyone! My name is Amy, I’m from a small town in Arizona. I’m a stay at home mom with a 5 month old daughter. I’m currently 3lbs lighter than my pre pregnancy weight, so I’m pretty proud of myself about that. I haven’t really thought of a goal amount to lose for the month but I know in total I’d like to lose around 120lbs. I know it’s going to take a while and a lot of hard work and dedication but I’m so pumped! Zumba and yoga are currently my go to exercises, I would like to add hiking into the mix when it starts to cool down some. I’m so excited to do this challenge!!0
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Hey there everyone!! Hope you all are having a wonderful day! Are you ready for the challenge to start tomorrow? If you can't tell, I am! Be kind to yourself, love yourself, and enjoy life!2
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BEASTFIELD314 wrote: »Hey there everyone!! Hope you all are having a wonderful day! Are you ready for the challenge to start tomorrow? If you can't tell, I am! Be kind to yourself, love yourself, and enjoy life!
Yes!! I'm excited for tomorrow!
I already have my spreadsheet ready to go for the daily accountability. I am determined to finish the last half of the year much stronger than I did in the first half. 
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@AB0215 So this is my first challenge and I’m a little confused when I’m supposed to weigh in. Do we weigh on our normal days or on Sunday?0
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Username: Nikki_1130
Week: July 29th 2018
Weigh in day: Sunday
PW = 262.6
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Username: CerysDub
Week: 29th July 2018
Weigh in day: Sunday
PW= 205.0
CW= 200.1
Am totally shocked and happy with the scales this morning! I'm sure its probably mostly water with this being my first week back on plan as historically I've only ever lost 1.5lbs max in a week! But.. am totally grinning!!! Looking forward to being under 200 again next week and treated myself this morning with a nice long walk with baby in the sling and a skinny cappuccino (a whole 80 calories already tracked and over 20 mins of exercise!). Definitely feel like I'm in the zone!
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Username: BEASTFIELD314
Week: August Week 1
PW = 167.4
CW = 167.4
Good morning and Happy Sunday! I am ready to get this challenge going! I have been mentally preparing myself all week... I hope that we can all work together and encourage each other - be there for the good times and celebrations, but more important - during the times we are struggling. If anyone needs to, I am just a PM away. Have a wonderful day, wonderful start to the challenge, and a fantastic week!1 -
@a_petersen09 You weigh in on your selected day, which for you is Monday, today just kicks off Week 1 in August, so those that have a Sunday weigh in would post today, those, like you, who have a Monday weigh in day, will post tomorrow, and so on...does that make sense?1
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Good Morning Slimsons and Welcome to August!
Let's make August our best month yet!!
Don't forget that today marks Day 1 on our mini challenges and also for our weigh ins so start weighing in on your selected day and posting your daily posts!
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Username: jcgator2016
Week: 29 July 2018
Weigh In Day: Friday
PW: 282.6
CW: 281.40 -
Hi everyone!!
I'm Cerys I'm 31 and in the UK, and although I'm new to the group, but returning to the weight loss scene!
After being overweight my whole life, I had foot surgery on both feet and being stuck in bed for a long period of time was a massive wake up call for me, so decided to try to get my BMI into the healthy range before I turned 30. Which I achieved with the help of a personal trainer! I went from 215lbs down to 130lbs in about a year and a half (in time to get married which was a bonus!) And began competing in powerlifting competitions which I loved (I represented britain and european level)!!
I've just started the summer holidays here so I really want to set up good habits to make things easier when I'm back at work in september, so this seemed like a good challenge to keep me focused! I'd like to lose 7lbs this month to start things off! Sorry for the essay!!
@CerysDub Welcome!! Nice to have another lifter on the team! I found a personal trainer at 30 and she changed my life. I'm training for an Olympic style weight lifting competition myself (I like it a bit more than just power lifting), and right now, I'm trying to drop a bit more weight before I enter the competition, but soon I will get there.
You have a great goal and please let us know if we can help you get there in any way we can! Welcome!!0 -
@a_petersen09 Hi Amy! Welcome. I think it's good to break it up into smaller pieces, I typically tend to look at mine around 30 lbs over 6 months. Gives me a more achievable number in my head, rather than thinking I have 100 lbs to lose, which sounds impossible...and my smaller goal per month winds up being around 5 lbs, which is much easier to manage mentally.a_petersen09 wrote: »Hi everyone! My name is Amy, I’m from a small town in Arizona. I’m a stay at home mom with a 5 month old daughter. I’m currently 3lbs lighter than my pre pregnancy weight, so I’m pretty proud of myself about that. I haven’t really thought of a goal amount to lose for the month but I know in total I’d like to lose around 120lbs. I know it’s going to take a while and a lot of hard work and dedication but I’m so pumped! Zumba and yoga are currently my go to exercises, I would like to add hiking into the mix when it starts to cool down some. I’m so excited to do this challenge!!
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Nikki_1130 wrote: »Username: Nikki_1130
Week: July 29th 2018
Weigh in day: Sunday
PW = 262.6
CW = 261.2
@Nikki_1130 Still crushing it! Way to go!1 -
Username: CerysDub
Week: 29th July 2018
Weigh in day: Sunday
PW= 205.0
CW= 200.1
Am totally shocked and happy with the scales this morning! I'm sure its probably mostly water with this being my first week back on plan as historically I've only ever lost 1.5lbs max in a week! But.. am totally grinning!!! Looking forward to being under 200 again next week and treated myself this morning with a nice long walk with baby in the sling and a skinny cappuccino (a whole 80 calories already tracked and over 20 mins of exercise!). Definitely feel like I'm in the zone!
Wishing everyone else a win on the scales this week!
@CerysDub Awesome!! Great start!0 -
jcgator2016 wrote: »Username: jcgator2016
Week: 29 July 2018
Weigh In Day: Friday
PW: 282.6
CW: 281.4
@jcgator2016 You actually only have to post your weight on Fridays, which is your day to weigh in 0 -
@a_petersen09 You weigh in on your selected day, which for you is Monday, today just kicks off Week 1 in August, so those that have a Sunday weigh in would post today, those, like you, who have a Monday weigh in day, will post tomorrow, and so on...does that make sense?
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gemwolf110 wrote: »sherbear702 wrote: »Hi Everyone - My name is Sherry and I'm from a tiny town in Northern California. I'm 33 years old, soon to be 34. My ultimate goal is to lose 50 lbs, which would put me at 175ish pounds (I'm 5'10"). I got down to 188 a few years ago and have slowly gained it all back, which I'm disappointed with myself for letting happen. My biggest, #1 weakness is beer, I LOVE beer. I truly think that if I cut that out I could lose weight easily. I eat pretty well and usually get plenty of exercise (haven’t been walking as much though because it’s been so hot). A few of my mini goals for the month of August is to drink less & wake up early in the mornings to exercise before my day starts. My weight really is out of control and I’m getting tired of looking at my fat self in the mirror. Hoping this challenge will kick start my path to long term weight loss.
Beer is a favorite of my fiancé and mine. Making it a goal to only drink moderately on the weekends or if we are both off together. I only have one a day except our days off together which end up having a few. I cut it out for a week and dropped almost two pounds. Maybe we can make it a goal together to cut it out during the work days and only have it on the off days (but within moderation of course)?
Great idea! I’m in, let’s do it! Wasn’t planning on drinking today and I’m going to dust off the old treadmill and take myself for a spin. It’s been a while, so I’m hoping to get 3 miles in under 35 mins. Then maybe go for a walk with my mom. We’ll see.
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Mexiconona
154.5 lbs today. My weigh in day is Friday so I’ll post again on that day, OK?
I am having knee surgery Aug. 1st. here in Las Vegas where I will be for the next 7 weeks. I am looking forward to a weight loss in Aug.1 -
Phew, I just did 3 miles in 36 mins. I haven’t run in FOREVER, so I’m pretty proud of myself. Great way to start this challenge off5
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So excited for this challenge to get started. My weigh in day is Sunday so here is my post!
Username: cmm5904
Week: One
PW: 248.2
CW: 248.20 -
jcgator2016 wrote: »Username: jcgator2016
Week: 29 July 2018
Weigh In Day: Friday
PW: 282.6
CW: 281.4
@jcgator2016 You actually only have to post your weight on Fridays, which is your day to weigh in
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Realized after I posted. Good Luck everyone!1 -
Daily Post (Sunday, 7/29)
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes, I was under
Exercise: Yes, 50-minute strength program on the treadmill and a 15-minute stationary bike ride after dinner
Goals or Day: My day went great! I'm focused and plan to rock this month!
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I’m Jenn. A Canuck. Been here since November and met some great peeps. July was a let down due to my van dying. But looking forward to August!!!1
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Mexiconona
Tracking yes
Calories yes
Exercise. Yes. Walking dog, stretching1 -
Daily Post: Sunday 7/29
Tracked: Yes
Calories: Under
Exercise: Yes, 20 min Jillian Michaels kickboxing workout
Goals or Day: Day was pretty good, got new workout clothes so that was pretty exciting.0
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