TEAM: Run Track Minds (January)
AB0215
Posts: 7,141 Member
Welcome to the Challenge new and returning teammates!! This is the conversation/weigh in thread for your Team 
Keep on losing because our first weigh ins begin THIS Sunday! I am here for you should you need anything - simply message me or tag me by putting an '@' just before my username (NO SPACES) and I will get to you asap! ~ Ashley @AB0215 or Craig @craigo3154 .
Keep on losing because our first weigh ins begin THIS Sunday! I am here for you should you need anything - simply message me or tag me by putting an '@' just before my username (NO SPACES) and I will get to you asap! ~ Ashley @AB0215 or Craig @craigo3154 . 1
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Hey y’all! I’m starting a brand new fitness program following Mike Matthews “Thinner, Leaner, Stronger.” Got a detailed diet plan worked out along with a rigorous workout plan. My starting weight is 289 pounds, and my goal for January is to lose 8 pounds, or 2.77% of my total body weight. Let’s do this!!!3
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cccallahan wrote: »Hey y’all! I’m starting a brand new fitness program following Mike Matthews “Thinner, Leaner, Stronger.” Got a detailed diet plan worked out along with a rigorous workout plan. My starting weight is 289 pounds, and my goal for January is to lose 8 pounds, or 2.77% of my total body weight. Let’s do this!!!
Correction: Monday morning weigh-in starting weight 12/24/18 291 lbs.
January weight loss goal: 8 pounds; 2.74%2 -
Hi Everyone. I will add a pic, so everyone knows who I am. I'm excited to be in this crew. I'm going to be transparent by expressing some of my inner thoughts at times. I also, have a Fitbit if anyone wants to do any group challenges.
The first weigh in for this challenge is Sunday, December 30th. I want my weight to be accurate starting on that date. I will post my initial weight then.4 -
Hi. I've been losing for a bit now, but I've been looking for additional sources of motivation to keep on track--so here I am!
If anyone wants to be friends, feel free to add me. I'm always happy to get and give some encouragement!3 -
Hello Team Run Track Minds and Welcome to January!!
My name is Tracy @tlgale I will be your captain for this month.
A little about myself...I started my weight loss journey a year ago and am now 60lbs lighter! I still have a long way to go yet though, about 80lbs. December was a rough month with all the holiday meals and treats but I'm ready to get serious again. I'm typically an emotional eater (all emotions, good or bad) but I've been reminding myself (multiple times a day) that I control what I put in my mouth...not my emotions. My goal for January is to lose what I gained in December, and maybe a couple extra lbs if possible.
I have a 4 year old son with spastic quad CP and his different abilities and needs are my main motivation for wanting to get the weight off. As he grows and gets heavier, I need to shrink and get stronger!!
Please feel free to introduce yourselves and share your goals for the month as well.
We are going to be running a (Optional) Mini-Challenge this month: Daily Posts/Ultimate Accountability
First and foremost is that participation in the challenge is optional. It's up to you as to whether you want to try this. If you don't want to participate in these challenges, you don't have to, the choice is yours, but I would like to encourage you to participate as it seems to help keep us on track and thinking about our goals on a daily basis and it's encouraging to see other's successes and struggles so that we realize that we are not alone!!
The Daily Posts Challenge is based on another challenge on MFP called UAC (ultimate accountability challenge). The way UAC works is that the aim is to follow 5 basic rules.
#1. Track EVERYTHING you eat that has calories.
#2. Stay inside your allocated daily budget.
#3. Try to do at least 20 minutes of activity a day (anything: walk, run, cycle, swim, gardening, housework, yoga, gym, etc.. As long as it gets you active and off the couch)
#4. 1 pass day permitted per week (went over calories, could not track, not enough exercise, intentional pass)
#5. Check in daily (tracking yes/no, calories yes/no, exercise yes/no).
**REMEMBER**
You set your own daily budget.
You choose you own exercise and intensity (no step limit, no exercises you cannot or should not do, 20 mins of gardening counts as much as a 10mile run.
It is not weight based (as weight fluctuates day by day).
Daily check in keeps you in touch with those doing similar. Longer term weight management is hard to do on your own.
It works on an honor system. Being honest with yourself and others is a key to making things work. Remember, this is a judgement free zone, everyone has good days and bad days, but the way to get to the finish line is by being honest and when we have a bad day, picking ourselves up and carrying on.
Your posts should look like this:
Daily Post (Sunday)
Track: Yes/no
Calories: Yes/no (were you under)
Exercise: Yes/no (what type and how long)
Goals or Day: (Tell us a brief description about your how your day went or goals for the day)
Please post your weight on your scheduled weigh in day, as if you miss weigh-ins, you may be eliminated from the challenge and we don't want to see that happen!!
Your weekly weigh in posts should look like this:
Username:
Week: February Week 1
PW =(previous weight)
CW=(current weight)
Just type PW & CW if you'd like (or if it's easier, you could keep a note on your PC desktop to make it easier to copy and paste from week to week.)
Please setup your posts in that format as it really makes it much easier to track.
Welcome to January! Let's all have a great month 😀6 -
Welcome all new and returning teammates!! Can't wait to start January, I know we're all going to have a great month!! 6
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cccallahan wrote: »Hey y’all! I’m starting a brand new fitness program following Mike Matthews “Thinner, Leaner, Stronger.” Got a detailed diet plan worked out along with a rigorous workout plan. My starting weight is 289 pounds, and my goal for January is to lose 8 pounds, or 2.77% of my total body weight. Let’s do this!!!
Mike is coming out with new TLS and BLS books the end of Jan or beginning of Feb, that I am super pumped about buying. Its a legit program, i lost 20lbs on it.2 -
Hi everyone!
I look forward to losing with you
My SW = 186.7
GW=140
Weigh in day Tuesday3 -
Hi All. My name is Jenni.
I started my health journey in May 2018. A combination of factors in my life meant that I got myself to the point where I couldn't walk to the end of my street without getting out of breath and my back really hurting.
I had hit rock bottom. I knew I was eating myself to death, and for a while I just didn't care. And then I watched this documentary about a 500 mile walk across Spain, and it was like a light went on in my brain. I wanted to do that! I fell in love with Spain when I spent a few months there a while back, and the idea of walking my way through small towns and villages for a month just sounded like a perfect dream. And then I looked at my huge belly, and my enormous thighs, arms, etc. Something had to change.
In May 2018, I joined Slimming World, and started working on walking a little more each day. Since then, I've lost 78lbs and can now walk for miles willingly and happily.
My weight as of xmas eve is 263lbs, but I may have added a couple of lbs on due to the usual overindulgence at this time of year. I get weighed on xmas eve, so will add a correct weight then.
My aim for January is to lose 7lbs, about 2.63% of my body weight. I can't wait to try this challenge with you all5 -
Hey everyone! My friends call me Dee
I was in the best shape of my life back in 2016 then my husband and I decided that we needed to move closer to the Twin Cities since his commute was an hour long(without traffic or weather factors). This was also the first year of my homeschooling our six children. I let the stress of putting our former home up for sale and trying to live a "normal" life eat me alive. I gained every single pound back
We've been in our new home a little over a year and I think my body is just now recovering from my abusing it I've lost 10 lbs since September and I have 30 additional pounds I would love to get rid of! I am done making excuses. My goal for this challenge is 6-8 lbs. I'm so happy to have found this group. Good luck to everyone 3 -
Hi everyone Im Andrea and new to this team. I hope Im on the right team. Im in desperate need of the accountability and hoping to meet new friends. My starting weight is 164 and that leaves me WAY overweight for my height. Im looking forward to start seeing some changes as Ive really let myself go since August. I think I was at 153 and even though that is not a good weight for me either it was better than what Im at now. Currently for exercise Im doing nothing and eating is my sport. Its time to change all that and find my way back to the gym.
Goodluck everyone!3 -
Hi everyone 👋🏻
I’m Sue... 45yrs old, Ontario girl 🇨🇦, married with kids and all that Jazz 💕💕. I am happy to join this group and get back on track (been off course for over a year 😢). Weight has been my constant battle, I actually quite love working out (CrossFit) and sports. But....love food way too much and it never balances out - thus I find myself with 50-60 lbs to lose... Again. I lost 40 lbs in 2017 through a hard core workout-nutrition program with my gym. I was so proud....like crazy proud...and in way less pain and discomfort (hips). But...slowly I lost my discipline, fell into old habits, and all that weight is back. I have faced the music, and stood on the scale ( omg 😡). Tracking food since Boxing Day and ...ya...I see the problem clearly! Looking forward to supporting each other - here we go!!!
A year from now, we will be glad we started today 💪🏻 🌟4 -
Hi, my name is Rob from England. I have been in this group for several months now and looking forward to a better 2019. I spend a lot of time in the car which isnt helping my progress. i am looking at reducing calories to 1800 but tried that end of last year bad timing my end but January is the dawn of a stricter me. I am currently in training for extreme events i have competed in events such as the pathfinder march 46 miles in 20 hour time limit and the grim reaper which was 40 in 20. i am in march competing in the samphire 100 in 32 hours. would like to lose a good amount of weight to help in my time as i would rather not take 32 hours so the more weight i lose im hoping this will aid me in achieving this. I am looking to join the mini challenges this year in activity and calories to help me stick to the plan.
I hop everybody had a good christmas and wish everybody a Happy New Year for 2019 and a good luck to all new and team mates from previous months.
Rob6 -
Hi everyone
Newbie to the group here. I'm Zoe from the UK I'm 38. I've been a member of mfp for a few years however since July when I applied from a promotion and the stress of it my weight has increased and I am now 172lb.
My mini goal is to lose 14lb by 16th Feb when we go away for my husband's 40th.
My big goal is to lose 28lb by end of July for our big trip to Orlando (massive disney and Harry potter fan here)
Sounds so easy to do when you write but I really struggle with losing weight tend to bounce up and down the same few lbs so hoping being part of the group will help push me to meet my goal.
Planning on starting some walking exercise dvds5 -
Daily Post (Sunday)
Track: Yes
Calorie Deficit: 1094
Exercise: Yes, Walking. 8 Km or 6 Km
Goals or Day: I need to lose 1 Kg per week. I know it is going to be TOUGH esp. since I'm short. But, I am desperate. For this I have to create a deficit of at least 1100 calories per day & workout for all 7 days. Keeping fingers crossed.
How is it going for all of you?2 -
Hi i'm Claudia from Colombia. New to this challenge too!. i tend to bounce up and down and never keep the weight off. I'm excited with this challenge and get to meet you all guys!
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Good Morning from 🇨🇦 ❄️!!
Here is my first daily post (hope I do this right, let me know if I didn’t!!)
Track: Yes - every day since Dec 26 📝
Calories: Yes (do you want my total weekly total # here? I’ve been tracking since Dec 26 and have been under each day so far)
Exercise: Yes - every day. Walked in the snow yesterday with 🐶 - brrrr! Haven’t done that in a while!!! CrossFit x3 days, walking 30 minutes on non gym days. I’ve decided not to have mfp credit me calories for my fitness. That made a big difference for watching my food closer - and will make a bigger defecit for calories. I do have a Fitbit if anyone wants to do Fitbit challenges 🚶♀️
Goals or Day: planning to do meal prepping today to have 3-5 days worth of dinners done ✅ also today is a gym day 🏋️♀️
Your weekly weigh in is Wednesday - so no scale today 🎉
** Think of the “After Selfie” !! **3 -
Weekly Weigh-In
Username: crysleh
Week: January Week 1
PW = 245
CW= 238
I don't understand how I could have lost that much in a little over a week, but I am using the same scale at the same time of day, and that's what it says. Can it be "water weight," partly? I thought that was only at the beginning, though, and I've been losing for a few months now. Can tracking my calories have made that much of a difference? I'm a little boggled by this.7 -
Weekly Weigh-In
Username: crysleh
Week: January Week 1
PW = 245
CW= 238
I don't understand how I could have lost that much in a little over a week, but I am using the same scale at the same time of day, and that's what it says. Can it be "water weight," partly? I thought that was only at the beginning, though, and I've been losing for a few months now. Can tracking my calories have made that much of a difference? I'm a little boggled by this.
@crysleh It could be some water weight, you can retain up to a few pounds depending on sodium, sugar or carbs. Also increased exercise can cause your muscles to hold unto water. And tracking calories definitely helps with weight loss!
Congrats on a great first week!!! 1 -
Weekly Weigh-In
Username: crysleh
Week: January Week 1
PW = 245
CW= 238
I don't understand how I could have lost that much in a little over a week, but I am using the same scale at the same time of day, and that's what it says. Can it be "water weight," partly? I thought that was only at the beginning, though, and I've been losing for a few months now. Can tracking my calories have made that much of a difference? I'm a little boggled by this.
I step on the scale AT LEAST 3 times before settling for a number. Sometimes I'll get all the same numbers, sometimes I'll get three different ones, and If thats the case, I settle for the most reasonable one, not the one with the most weight lost. Try weighing yourself again tomorrow, and if there's a huge change between today's and tomorrow's, it may be best to invest in a new scale.
On another note, hello again! Back for the new year to finish losing the last 40 pounds of my 100 pound journey I set out to lose for 2018. December got away from me, but I'm focused and ready to kick some *kitten* this year. Plus I'm going on vacation in March to motivate me to stick to it lol2 -
justkris_gettingfit wrote: »Weekly Weigh-In
Username: crysleh
Week: January Week 1
PW = 245
CW= 238
I don't understand how I could have lost that much in a little over a week, but I am using the same scale at the same time of day, and that's what it says. Can it be "water weight," partly? I thought that was only at the beginning, though, and I've been losing for a few months now. Can tracking my calories have made that much of a difference? I'm a little boggled by this.
I step on the scale AT LEAST 3 times before settling for a number. Sometimes I'll get all the same numbers, sometimes I'll get three different ones, and If thats the case, I settle for the most reasonable one, not the one with the most weight lost. Try weighing yourself again tomorrow, and if there's a huge change between today's and tomorrow's, it may be best to invest in a new scale.
On another note, hello again! Back for the new year to finish losing the last 40 pounds of my 100 pound journey I set out to lose for 2018. December got away from me, but I'm focused and ready to kick some *kitten* this year. Plus I'm going on vacation in March to motivate me to stick to it lol
@justkris_gettingfit I wrote you in the December thread and sent you a PM...I need a starting weight and weigh in day in order to get you back on the spreadsheet. Thanks!0 -
Hi everyone. Thanks for letting me join. I have have been up and down with my weight for the last 6 years, before that I had it under control and enjoyed going to the gym to exercise (some cardio and weights) and did very well with tracking my calories.
Looking back, I was the most successful when I tracked my food the MFP and chose what I was eating myself. I would have a slice of pizza - with a side of veggies or salad. It wasn’t eating 3 pieces or trying not to ever eat pizza again - too extreme both ways.
I have done a few good natural detoxes (cutting sugar and bread and eating lots of veggies and protein etc) which do make me feel better, but I can’t sustain a really restrictive diet for long.
I’m a little under the weather right now, but I know I can choose better foods which I’m sure will help clear up this cough/cold. I’m trying to regain my spark, force it if I have too. My goal is to loose 20 pounds by May 31st and consistently exercise where it’s just part of my routine.
I wish everyone great success in all of your goals!! We can do this 😊7 -
Hello all,
I look forward to going on this journey with all of you. I am doing this because I will be getting married Feb 2020 and have alot of weight to lose. Im not new to MFP but this is a new profile. So i have no friends yet. So im looking forward to making some new fitness friends. Lets do this!
Current Weight: 213 lbs
Goal Weight: 150 lbs
Weigh Day: Sunday
Heres to the first week of the new year.6 -
Managed to get a deficit of 1094 calories yesterday through diet & exercise. Walked for 8 Km. Let's see how the coming days are & whether I give up.4
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username: Redrob1966
week: january week 1
pw: 257
cw: 257
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Daily Post (Sunday)
Track: Yes
Exercise: Yes, Walking. 8 miles 1 hr 52mins
Goals or Day: I need to lose 1lb a week if I could do more even better would like to start with under 200 for January 1 2020. have a great new year everybody.3 -
Username: Big Change Needed (aka Jenni)
Week: January Week 1
PW = n/a
CW=265lbs
Goal Weight: 258lbs (by 31/01/19). 199lbs (by 31/12/2019)2 -
justkris_gettingfit wrote: »Weekly Weigh-In
Username: crysleh
Week: January Week 1
PW = 245
CW= 238
I don't understand how I could have lost that much in a little over a week, but I am using the same scale at the same time of day, and that's what it says. Can it be "water weight," partly? I thought that was only at the beginning, though, and I've been losing for a few months now. Can tracking my calories have made that much of a difference? I'm a little boggled by this.
I step on the scale AT LEAST 3 times before settling for a number. Sometimes I'll get all the same numbers, sometimes I'll get three different ones, and If thats the case, I settle for the most reasonable one, not the one with the most weight lost. Try weighing yourself again tomorrow, and if there's a huge change between today's and tomorrow's, it may be best to invest in a new scale.
On another note, hello again! Back for the new year to finish losing the last 40 pounds of my 100 pound journey I set out to lose for 2018. December got away from me, but I'm focused and ready to kick some *kitten* this year. Plus I'm going on vacation in March to motivate me to stick to it lol
@justkris_gettingfit I wrote you in the December thread and sent you a PM...I need a starting weight and weigh in day in order to get you back on the spreadsheet. Thanks!
I must have missed that, sorry.
SW: 170.6
Weigh in Day: Wednesday1 -
username: ERIKJ182
week: january week 1
PW; 223.8
cw: 223.83 -
username: missycdixie
week: january week 1
pw: 304.6
cw: 302.43
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