TEAM: Gutbusters (October)
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Happy Thursday!! It's Week 2 Weigh-In day for:
@cjscoey
@Colleen790 - Making steady progress!!
@grebber1 - Week after week, down and down again!2 -
LesIckaBod wrote: »October 10
Exercise: yes, good 3 hour hike, legs are a little sore from weight workout yesterday. Kind of surprising with all the hiking I do.
Calories: yes, under by quite a bit
Tracked: yes
@Rocknut53 I saw this article recently, and your post made me think about it: https://nytimes.com/2018/09/03/well/live/preventing-muscle-loss-among-the-elderly.html
Key point I took away: even if you're an active person who's using muscles a lot for things like hiking, walking, swimming, you still need to have strength training as part of the routine.
I'm trying to think of exercise and losing weight as part of working on my retirement plan. Investing in me, and all that.
@LeslckaBod I started weight training in January of 2017 a few months after reaching my goal weight. With my skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, and weight training within 4 months I was amazed at the transformation. I hadn't felt that good for many years, 30 or so. And now, just one session in, because of the mild soreness in my muscles, I'm reminded of the goal I had in 2017. With my husband facing declining health (at 66
) I'm more determined than ever to accomplish this and stick with it. I'm just really sad that he hasn't jumped on board.
Good for you to focus on nursing school. There is such a shortage everywhere that you will do fine.2 -
LesIckaBod wrote: »October 10
Exercise: yes, good 3 hour hike, legs are a little sore from weight workout yesterday. Kind of surprising with all the hiking I do.
Calories: yes, under by quite a bit
Tracked: yes
@Rocknut53 I saw this article recently, and your post made me think about it: https://nytimes.com/2018/09/03/well/live/preventing-muscle-loss-among-the-elderly.html
Key point I took away: even if you're an active person who's using muscles a lot for things like hiking, walking, swimming, you still need to have strength training as part of the routine.
I'm trying to think of exercise and losing weight as part of working on my retirement plan. Investing in me, and all that.
@LeslckaBod I started weight training in January of 2017 a few months after reaching my goal weight. With my skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, and weight training within 4 months I was amazed at the transformation. I hadn't felt that good for many years, 30 or so. And now, just one session in, because of the mild soreness in my muscles, I'm reminded of the goal I had in 2017. With my husband facing declining health (at 66 ) I'm more determined than ever to accomplish this and stick with it. I'm just really sad that he hasn't jumped on board.
Good for you to focus on nursing school. There is such a shortage everywhere that you will do fine.
@Rocknut53 Is your goal a weight loss goal, or body composition goal, or something else?
Re nursing school, I think the congrats go to @Wishfulthinning18, who's working hard toward that!!0 -
So this week was a success as far as losing weight. I'll miss my goal of 325 next weigh in but I'll be in the 320's. I kinda figured that would happen as my goal was kinda lofty anyways. Cool thing is one of my main goals is to be under 300 by 2019. I have plenty of time and should be there easily which is awesome.
I also had that one jersey that was tight I wanted to bring on vaca. Was hoping it would fit loose enough (I hate shirts touching me when riding) but with 1 week to go I doubt I will bring it. I haven't tried it on in a cpl weeks but I doubt it's fitting the way I want. I'll have to try it out when I get off work. No biggy. The other 2 should be really nice and loose now lol.
Let's see here. ..... my eating has been pretty good. Getting a little lazy on preparing foods early for the week tho. Need to tighten that up. Been riding my bike at least 4 times a week and have an 8 week challenge coming up next week. Looking forward to doing it. Need to buckle down because after my riding vacation my daughter is flying home from alaska to visit. She will want entertained I'm sure lol.2 -
LesIckaBod wrote: »LesIckaBod wrote: »October 10
Exercise: yes, good 3 hour hike, legs are a little sore from weight workout yesterday. Kind of surprising with all the hiking I do.
Calories: yes, under by quite a bit
Tracked: yes
@Rocknut53 I saw this article recently, and your post made me think about it: https://nytimes.com/2018/09/03/well/live/preventing-muscle-loss-among-the-elderly.html
Key point I took away: even if you're an active person who's using muscles a lot for things like hiking, walking, swimming, you still need to have strength training as part of the routine.
I'm trying to think of exercise and losing weight as part of working on my retirement plan. Investing in me, and all that.
@LeslckaBod I started weight training in January of 2017 a few months after reaching my goal weight. With my skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, and weight training within 4 months I was amazed at the transformation. I hadn't felt that good for many years, 30 or so. And now, just one session in, because of the mild soreness in my muscles, I'm reminded of the goal I had in 2017. With my husband facing declining health (at 66 ) I'm more determined than ever to accomplish this and stick with it. I'm just really sad that he hasn't jumped on board.
Good for you to focus on nursing school. There is such a shortage everywhere that you will do fine.
@Rocknut53 Is your goal a weight loss goal, or body composition goal, or something else?
Re nursing school, I think the congrats go to @Wishfulthinning18, who's working hard toward that!!
Yep, my bad, got lost in the thread for a minute. As far as my goals: I want to get back to where I was a year ago weight-wise and body composition. Long term goals are to stay off cholesterol and acid reflux meds and keep the aches and pains at bay as I get older (and older and older).2 -
October 11
Exercise: yes, house cleaning, dog walk and 98 minutes of strength training
Calories: yes
Tracked: yes
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WishfulThinning18 wrote: »LesIckaBod wrote: »Question for the Week
So, it doesn't have to be weight loss related at all, but What are you grateful for today? Bonus points if you post a picture to share with us! (Use the little picture icon to add the pic)
Been down these past few days. Haven't really ate anything due to being down (i tried to complete diary at 981 calories and got yelled at by MFP). Just not hungry.
Been down about a guy.. started off strong.. but now it's just the one word responses.. the ones you know where the interest has died off... I always have to make the effort to talk to him etc.... sigh. I'm 31.. I'm not getting any younger.
However, I am thankful because I moved to my current city/state strictly for the purpose of nursing school and then moving back home to my home state 1500 miles away.. He would have never moved... so I'm grateful that no matter what or how much it sucks now, it would have sucked a lot more later. Also, I no longer have the distraction from my school. I'm also about bettering myself... and he was happy living at home with parents (at 32) with an $11/HR paying job when he could apply himself and become a paramedic instead of a EMT. Maybe that's petty... but oh well.
I am also grateful for my new job at the hospital dispatching medical helicopters. I have been a 911 dispatcher for the past 10 years. It was something I never wanted to do, however the money was a lot better. I'm grateful for my strength that has pushed me to stop being unhappy and go back to school and go to nursing school so one day I can be a flight nurse instead of just dispatching them. My hospital also pays up to $4,000 a year for school.
I'm also grateful that the "diet" I have chosen has been working consistently without fail ever since I started July 18th. There hasn't been a week I didn't lose. Some I lost a lot more lbs then others but it's always been a loss. This past week I needed a little bit of cheer in my life and I had a great weigh in.
Sorry it was such a long post! [/quote]
I love the long post. It caught my attention and really spoke to me. This forum is great for fitness and weight loss, but it's always nice to hear the unfiltered "real life" stuff too. I can really relate to what you've written.
You are doing an amazing job. To lose consistently every week is an incredible victory!
The guy thing sucks. But you make good points about moving.
You are in the process of bettering your life. You say you aren't getting any younger, but you are getting stronger, more confident, and more knowledgable. Keep investing in yourself; I'm confident it will pay off.
(I also have been moody due to a guy recently, so you aren't alone! I'm also certain mine gave me mono. And have no clue where it's going. In large part because I'll be moving out of state for law school next year.)4 -
Well my husband has just left the house and will be gone for 3 full days! So it's me, my 2 and 4 yr old Boys and the cat!
But it gives me a chance to catch up on some Netflix viewing and get to bed earlier if I start trying to LNS! 😊
Unfortunately it means no running or gym, so I'll be a week behind on c25k but I'll just dust off some dvd workouts and do one at night after the boys are in bed!3 -
October 12
Exercise. Yes
Calories. Yes
Tracked. Yes2 -
Oct 12 exercise no calories no tracked yes1
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Oct. 11
Exercise yes yoga
Calories way no😖
Tracked yes1 -
Username: doingitforcckandi
Weigh in day: Friday
Starting weight: 291.6lbs
Last week: 290
Today’s weight 289.6
Frustrating weigh in today. Ate clean all week and averaged 2041 calories per day and to lose two pounds my goal was 1830.3 -
Weigh in week: October Week 2
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous weight: 147.5 pounds
Today's weight: 147.5 pounds
Deja vu....I'm hoping water retention from weight training is masking a small loss...I can dream, right? Yesterday I was 147
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I took a picture of myself before I changed my lifestyle and one today for comparison. Can see quite a difference from april to october. Myfitnesspal is truly amazing!
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Weigh in week: October Week 1
Weigh in Day: Friday
Previous Weight: 243.6
Current Weight: 250.3
Ugh... what an awful feeling. The weekend was thanksgiving here in Canada. I expected to be off track Sunday and Monday, but I had a very hard time getting back on track the rest of the week and made some very bad choices. I was very tempted to not weight myself today and give up, but decided not to. I don't want to fail. I will not fail. I'm back on track today, am under my caloric goal and I'm getting ready for the gym and am going to have a much better week!5 -
Weigh in week: October Week 2
Weigh in Day: Friday
Previous Weight: 169.6
Current Weight: 169.61 -
doingitforcckandi wrote: »Username: doingitforcckandi
Weigh in day: Friday
Starting weight: 291.6lbs
Last week: 290
Today’s weight 289.6
Frustrating weigh in today. Ate clean all week and averaged 2041 calories per day and to lose two pounds my goal was 1830.
@doingitforcckandi The spreadsheet has you at 289.6 for last week, too. Was that an error?0 -
Happy Friday, folks! Sorry I wasn't in here earlier. I'm still looking for a weigh-in post from @fe452436
Tomorrow's Saturday, and weigh-in day for @emmclean and @ShareASmile !
Enjoy your weekends!0 -
October 12
Exercise: yes, 4.5 mile hike
Calories: yes
Tracked: yes2 -
So I've noticed that lately I have been more hungry than usual. Same diet. But some times like today I just couldn't satisfy it. Only thing I can think of is that it has been cooler outside lately and I just realized I have not been drinking as much water as I use to. Coincidence? This is probably why I have been feeling more hungry and I need to make sure I start drinking more often and see how that helps3
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Username:fe452436
Weigh in day:Friday
Weigh in week:2
Weight last week:195 lbs
Weight this week: 198 lbs
Sorry for this gain.But have recommitted to tracking.I am trying to do what I can.
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Oct 13 exercise yes calories yes tracked yes
Went on a march today so used up a lot of calories. I have been very bad at going over calories this week, going to be really tough on myself for the next few days. Someone asked if I was pregnant... I guess being 24 BMI isn't good enough... So heres to losing some more!3 -
@LesIckaBod Thank you for your kind words.
@eevang Thank you also for your kind words. You are so right about me getting more confident etc... it's amazing what just 35 lbs outta 149 total I need to lose will do for ones self worth. I can't even imagine how I'll feel at goal.
So sorry to hear about the illness. I hope you are feeling better today. Sounds like you are also in a tough situation and I hope everything works out exactly how you want it to.2 -
October 13
Exercise. No
Calories. No
Tracked. Yes
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Weigh in day: Saturday
Weigh in week:2
Weight last week:159 lbs
Weight this week: 159.6 lbs
Not a good week. 😢4 -
Was under calories for the day but didn't eat very healthy food. Got a ride in and it was hard. Glad I did it tho3
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I don't know where my head has been this week, but it's not been in the game. I need to figure out what's going on, because I fear I'm starting to back track.
I'm keeping up with exercising, but I've got to get my food choices back on track.
Here's to Sunday....6 -
So today I've decided to try low carbs just for today and see if it helps. I'm feeling hungry so ate lollies... So didn't work well for me. Maybe I'm doing low carbon wrong1
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Oct 14 calories yes tracked yes exercise yes just about to dance2
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LesIckaBod wrote: »
@emmclean You and me both have to kick start a loss!
The spreadsheet has you down for 184.6 from the last week of Sept. I don't think it matters, since the Week 1 results have already been posted, but I figured I'd mention it.
Agreed! Although I'm really pleased that I'm maintaining, that's an achievement in its own way.
Hmm, what I have is 184.6 on 22nd Sep and 185.2 on 29 Sep, I might be confusing things because of how the challenge months start and end.1
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