TEAM: The Big Butt Theory (February)
AB0215
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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 2
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Hello!
I am Christine, Im 26 living in Connecticut.
I am currently involved in the Game Of Thrones challenge, and wanted to join this challenge to encourage my weight loss more.
SW:246.0
CW:235.5
GW: 1602 -
Hi. I'm Diana and I live in Coventry, England.
Starting weight: 170.0
Current weight: 160.6
Goal weight: 126.03 -
Hiya, I'm Britton and this is my first time being in a challenge. I'm getting close to the finish line and I need to step things up a notch!
SW: 194lbs
CW: 155lbs
GW: 140lbs
Edited to add: 5'4 31 yrs old, female2 -
I’m Jackie from Washington State, I’m looking to lose about 15 pounds before August. We have a vacation planned so I would love to have a cushion. I’m struggling right now and came across this challenge and thought it was a great way for me to have some accountability.
Plus in June my daughter and I are running a half marathon, I’m starting to get back into running. I love the concept of this challenge, logging regularly would definitely help.
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Hi I'm Kim from Bedford, UK. Been struggling to lose weight since having my second child a few years ago... feeling motivated this time round especially with this challenge to keep me on track!
Starting weight: 257lb
Current weight: 240lb
Goal weight: 168lb3 -
Hello all! I have a very long journey ahead of me but know this challenge will help me keep my goal in sight! Let's do this!2
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Hello, team The Big Butt Theory! Welcome to February and a special welcome to the newcomers. It's great to see all the introductions so far!! I am a little late to the party as I just returned home from a vacation to Mexico. Please take a moment to introduce yourselves to the team if you haven't done so already, and tell us a little bit about your goals for the month.
Hi, my name is Lisa and I am your captain for January. I have been with The Big Butt Theory for over a year now. I am 52, a Canadian living in Southern Ontario, married 27 years and have two grown sons.
I need to get myself back on track now that my vacation is over. No more icy drinks by the pool on a daily basis!! I am hoping that the mindset that comes with starting a brand new month will be the kick start that I need. Regardless, being involved with this group helps to at least keep my head above water!! If you are struggling, it can help you, too. So, the more you interact, the more you will feel the team's support.
A little about this challenge.....it runs Sunday to Saturday. Post your weigh-in on this thread on your chosen weigh-in day. If you need to miss a weigh-in, let me know. If you forget to post a weigh-in, post as soon as you remember, up until Saturday evening. (I'd say Saturday at midnight, EST, but I am not up that late!) Please post a weight even if you have gained. There is no judgement here, only support, and it happens to all of us at some point!! If you miss two weigh-ins, you will be removed from the month and will have to re-register for the next month if you wish to continue.
Yes, this is a weight loss challenge, but I would like you to think of it more as a support group. Sometimes, you can do all the right things, but the scale just doesn't move. If you have taken measurements you will be able to see that you are making progress, just not contributing to the team's weight loss. But we don't want you to despair, or leave, if this happens, thus the focus on the "support" aspect!
We are all here for the same reason....to lose weight and get healthy. Some days will go better than others....weight loss is a marathon, not a sprint, after all!! But with the support of this team, and some hard work, we can all make it to the finish line!
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Hello again, team TBBT. The February Challenge doesn't officially start until Sunday, February 3rd, but I thought I'd give you some more information so that you can be ready to jump in with both feet! Within the main weight loss challenge we have another optional, but highly recommended, challenge. It is called the Mini Ultimate Accountability Challenge, or the Mini Challenge. It is based on another MFP challenge group by the same name, or UAC.
The way it works is simple:
1. Log everything you eat that has calories in MFP.
2. Stay inside your allotted daily calorie budget.
3. Do at least 20 minutes of activity daily. This could be anything that gets you off the couch and being active: run, walk, cycle, swim, gardening, housework, yoga, gym, etc.
4. Report each day on this thread (something to the effect of logged food: yes, under calories: yes, exercise: yes, and a brief description is nice)
****When you post your accountability, please put the date, or the day of the week to which you are referring. We are all in different time zones, and some people post in the evening for that day, and others post the next morning, so it gets confusing trying to decipher without a day or date. Thanks!!!*****
You get one free pass day a week (went over calories, could not log food, rest day, etc.) At the end of the week, if you have managed to be "accountable" for at least 6 of 7 days, you will be recognized on this thread as being in the Winner's Circle!
This strategy works for weight loss because it is based on CI<CO. When calories in are less than calories out, you stay inside your allotted daily calorie budget, and you will lose weight! And exercise is just good for you, plus it will burn calories and help with the calories out portion of the equation!
What's great about this challenge is that it works for everyone, as long as you are honest with yourself. There are no dietary restrictions, so you can eat whatever you like, and follow whatever plan you like. Your own daily calorie budget is set by you and MFP and you choose your own exercise and intensity of exercise! Plus it is a practice that can be carried beyond weight loss into maintenance! If you are having a bad week, a new week and a fresh start is just around the corner!
Consistency and new habits have been shown to be the keys to long term successful weight loss. Why not make the Mini Ultimate Accountability Challenge your new habit, that you do consistently!!
Week #1 for the Mini Challenge starts Sunday, February 3rd!!2 -
@HASWLRS, thank you Lisa for creating the Mini Challenge. This challenge as helped me stay focus during stress times, unfortunately I’m a emotional eater, 😈😫👿
I love your train of thought, “Consistency and new habits have been shown to be the keys to long term successful weight loss.”
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This afternoon we have an appointment to add a new addition to our family. We’ve been looking for the right fit. “Penny the Pug” hopefully will be come home with us at the end of the month. She’s half pug and half wiener dog, officially called a pugulier.5 -
GrandmaJackie wrote: »@HASWLRS, thank you Lisa for creating the Mini Challenge. This challenge as helped me stay focus during stress times, unfortunately I’m a emotional eater, 😈😫👿
I love your train of thought, “Consistency and new habits have been shown to be the keys to long term successful weight loss.”
I am glad the Mini Challenge is helpful for you, Jackie, but I didn't create it so I can't take the credit! It was in place when I got here, implemented by one of the moderators, @craigo3154. I just administer it!!
Penny is very cute!! Much cuter than a pure pug, in my opinion!0 -
Hi everyone!
My name is Mike and this begins month 7 of my journey and month 4 or 5 with the team. I started 7/25/18 at 309 pounds and have been steadily losing the weight. My last weigh in on Friday has me at 238.2. My goal is a range from 220-225 then focus on recomp. I’m 6’4” but fairly big boned (literally) and have some decent muscle weight. This means my BMI will forever be “overweight”, woe is me
I live in central Florida and work from home. My wife and I homeschool our 2 girls (4 and 8). We have a couple acres and I get a lot of exercise working on the property. Nothing like chopping wood to burn those calories!.
Food first, exercise second. It’s done great for me this time around. I’m getting more active as I lose the weight, which means something amazing...soo many more exercise calories to eat back
Hope everyone has a great month of working towards their goals!
For February I would love to see the number 229, but I’m really shooting for 232. I’ve got a good lifting routine I’m working on as well as cardio, at home kettlebells and outdoor activities. Combined with smart food choices I think I’ll do well this month.2 -
Hi team I am Tami aka Murdog3t
Been around for 8-10 months I think. I am doing a IF/ keto lifestyle since July down 18-22 lbs give or take 5 lbs. i love the accountability, it helps to keep me on track let’s have a rockstar February 💕❣️💞2 -
Hi team I am Tami aka Murdog3t
Been around for 8-10 months I think. I am doing a IF/ keto lifestyle since July down 18-22 lbs give or take 5 lbs. i love the accountability, it helps to keep me on track let’s have a rockstar February 💕❣️💞
I also am doing IF and a modified keto lifestyle. Keto is so tough and i get more than 20 carbs some days, but that is life. I refuse to not eat birthday cake on my grandsons birthday or have a drink with coworkers once in a while. I started both the IF and semi-keto dec 1 and have lost 19.8 pounds so far with diet and exercise.2 -
Hi. I am Sara from Wisconsin. I am a 47 yr old mom of 3 adults and a nana to a 5 year old who lives with us every other week. I also work full time in special education nd couldnt love my job more than I do.
I have been on and off the weight loss wagon abput 900million months (my whole adult life). In December I had a dr appt and my blpod pressure and blood test results came back a little scary so I got serious about getting healthier. I satrted IF in December and modified keto in January. January was my first month with this challenge and it really helped me be accountable. We have some great group members!
I am very competitive and set small goals for myself, both scale and non scale. This weeks goal is to get all my steps in each day.
I lost 13.8 pounds in January so I am starting Feb at 214.2 hoping to get to about 207 by the end of Feb and be in the 100's by the end of march. Ultimately my goal will be around 150 but getting out of the 200s will be a huge milestone for me.2 -
I am in total agreement I like a drink and popcorn once in awhile
IF is easy keto is the hard part sometimes I just gotta have carbs .......0 -
womanofgod4893 wrote: »Hi everyone!
My name is Mike and this begins month 7 of my journey and month 4 or 5 with the team. I started 7/25/18 at 309 pounds and have been steadily losing the weight. My last weigh in on Friday has me at 238.2. My goal is a range from 220-225 then focus on recomp. I’m 6’4” but fairly big boned (literally) and have some decent muscle weight. This means my BMI will forever be “overweight”, woe is me
I live in central Florida and work from home. My wife and I homeschool our 2 girls (4 and 8). We have a couple acres and I get a lot of exercise working on the property. Nothing like chopping wood to burn those calories!.
Food first, exercise second. It’s done great for me this time around. I’m getting more active as I lose the weight, which means something amazing...soo many more exercise calories to eat back
Hope everyone has a great month of working towards their goals!
For February I would love to see the number 229, but I’m really shooting for 232. I’ve got a good lifting routine I’m working on as well as cardio, at home kettlebells and outdoor activities. Combined with smart food choices I think I’ll do well this month.
You're from central Florida? I used to live in Ocala..
I just moved to Pennsylvania in November.
You moved there just in time for the cold! I live in Deland, about 20 minutes SW of Daytona beach. 0 -
If anyone has a Fitbit you should friend me. There’s a few people in the group who do the workweek and weekend step challenges. It’s fun and another way to stay accountable.
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I’m also on the kind of keto thing having 18% - 25% carbs. There’s NOOOO way not having any carbs, I’m about 7 pounds from my highest maintenance weight. My workouts are to ridiculously high to not have any carbs. Beside, I can’t NEVER have sweets life is way to short.......2
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If anyone has a Fitbit you should friend me. There’s a few people in the group who do the workweek and weekend step challenges. It’s fun and another way to stay accountable.
My username on Fitbit is Mikea2g
I just sent you a request.
I have been active on MFP for a few years(under a different username at one point), but just started getting serious about my weight and have been actively logging for over two months. I am down ~11 pounds since November, but it fluctuates up/down a lot.
I aim to work out at the gym 4-5 days a week with two rest days (Thursday-occasional yoga/strength day, and Sunday-complete rest day). I log my food via weighing, and only *guessing* when I go out to eat.
I am looking forward to this challenge with you all!
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Hi everyone, I am Heather or heaz10. I am in my 40s, happily married and mother to two teenagers ( one of each). My kids keep me very busy. I am quite an animal lover and love to walk. I work with kids in a mental health setting...it can be a very sad job sometimes. I am relatively active, but hurt my knee and back last year which slowed me down And caused my weight to reach its highest. I am trying to keep my goals very attainable. I am shooting for a pound a week ( of course I would love more, but in the past I have gone all in, nearly killed myself and lasted a month). The mini challenge helps keep me accountable. This is my fourth month in the challenge.1
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Tracking: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes shoveling and walking 50 minutes1 -
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Track food: yes
Under calories: yes
Exercise: 50min elliptical1 -
Starting weight: 155lbs before challenge
Current weight: 155.6 week 1 feb 2nd
Goal weight: 140
I hit the gym really hard this week. My weight actually peaked at 159, and on Thursday dropped down to 153. So I fully expect by Sunday to drop down to 153. Water weight is a beautiful thing
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Hi everyone,
This is my 2nd month doing the challenge - I love the inspiration I have gained from everyone and the weight I have lost from myself! This challenge and the mini challenges are excellent for holding me accountable to my goals. I am definitely not a “fast loser” and I’m happy to see gradual progress. Last month I lost 3 pounds, got my eating in check and felt great exercising. Here’s to more of that in February!
Current weight: 181lbs
I’d love to drop 20 lbs this year. My reward for hitting that goal is a shopping spree for new clothes. I know I’ll get there!1 -
Feb 1 mini challenge
Tracking: Yes
Under: Yes
Exercise: 60 minutes Orange Theory
Water: 9 cups1 -
I'm excited to be back and on track! I was able to lose a few pounds in January, but I should have lost more. So, I'm going to lose more this month!
Starting weight: 181lbs
Current Weight: 176.8
GW for February: 166
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2/2
Track food: yes
Under calories: yes
Exercise: 45min elliptical
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Okay here we are!
Starting weight: 287
Goal for February is 275
Goal by May: 250
What I am doing this month:
Personal trainer 30 mins 3x a week.
Low carb diet
MORE water! 100 oz a day is my goal.
Logging all meals every day and joining the mini challenge.4
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