TEAM: Gutbusters (March)
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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I was a member of team gutbusters in the past (nov/dec) can I be placed back on the team for March or do I need to go back through the March registration page?1
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Hello! Euronorris here. 36 years old, UK, Mother of one with an ultimate target weight of 135lbs. I'm starting this round off at 179.4lbs, and hope to get to 171.4lbs by the end of it! 3
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Thanks will also be staying for the March challenge1
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Hi there! I am new to this challenge and am really excited for the support of a team to help with my challenges through weight-loss. I have been on a plateau for about the last year or so, stuck in the same 218-230 range. I am currently down to 224 and have been exercising and eating better. So I cannot wait to do this for many months to come until I am down to my goal of 140ish! 1
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@shadow2641, glad to have you! Have you signed in on the registration page?0
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@BonnieHosk85 I have. I checked today and noticed this was the team I have been assigned to. 2
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Awesome,@shadow2641! So glad to have you with us!!0
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Good evening, just assigned to this team! First month doing this, looking to respawn and focus more on my eating/calories. Starting at 165.4 lbs, hoping to lose an average pound per week.2
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Welcome to the team, @lifeisspiffy! Glad to have you with us!
@matthewsfive, glad we'll have another month together!!
Oh, and I'm Bonnie and co-captain of The Gutbusters. I live in Nashville TN. I have been married for 33 years and have two grown sons (one married and one single). We have a foster Schnauzer Ollie, who likes to take me on walks when my knee permits. This is such a great challenge and has been so helpful to keep me accountable for logging all my food and exercise each day.
Bonnie in Nashville TN4 -
Happy to be continuing with Gutbusters. Checking in each week through Feb has kept me accountable.
Started Feb at 199 and am currently sitting at 192.6 as of this morning so looking forward to getting in the 180's during March.
Goal is 150 but allowing myself the rest of the year to hit that. It will get harder as i near my goal so trying to be realistic and i'm allowing for setbacks (or 'bumps in the road' as i like to call them).
I would absolutely LOVE to be at 180 by the time i go on holiday in May and as long as i don't go nuts on the All Inclusive, i'd like to reach 174 by the time i go to a 5 day Rock festival in June.
There... that's my mission statement :-D3 -
This is my first time joining a challenge on here. I've had MFP for awhile but have always been inconsistent with logging my food, I'll do good for a while then seem to jump ship then back on. The last several weeks I feel I've done with logging in daily and hopefully this challenge will keep me accountable as well.4
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Glad you'll be continuing with the team, @Kimmie_H81 and nice to have you with us @shalvy2007. Have you registered on the March page yet? If not, go here: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10729133/march-new-member-registration-starting-weights#latest
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I've have MFP for quite a few years now and this is my first time joining a challenge like this or even participating in the community feature so I'm excited. Was doing really good with weight after my surprise baby, which made baby #3 with two older kids 10 and 12 years of age. At 33 however I haven't quite bounced back from the birth control weight. I was also on bed rest my whole pregnancy before he was born 2 months early, so depression played a part in weight gain as well. Took awhile to get to my current weight of 177 because my issue is I don't seem to eat enough calories. I've had luck meeting calorie and macro goals however starting the Mediterranean diet. I tried intermittent fasting for awhile but I found, for me personally, it put my body in starvation mode and I'd start unhealthy habits. I also TRY and lift at least twice a week. It don't always work out that way with an 11 month old who is teething and pre teens who you have to referee with 24/7 haha. The beach is my motivation. I want to enjoy my time with my man and kids this summer without any anxiety and insecurities! Good luck team and thanks for having me 😊1
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Hi, back again for month 3. Slow but progress all the same - I'm losing, not gaining!
I'm a 51 YO female; 5'2"; Mum of 2 grown boys; wife of 1;) Live in San Diego, formerly of Zimbabwe and Zambia.
First weigh in was 12/31:- 174
Last weigh in 2/25:- 163.6
Goal this month will hopefully see me drop below 160. But for now, I've dropped out of 'obese' on the BMI and now I'm classified as 'just fat'!! Wow, never thought in my life that I would be obese, but I hope never to be back there again.
Have a great month everyone....good luck!2 -
Hi my name is Sarah. I was really happy with my progress last month. This month I want to get down to 60kg. My goal is 59 kg, or whatever it takes to lose my tummy. I'm sick with a cold today but the weathers nice so hoping to go for a walk tonight.1
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Dominique here, 31/F. I’ve done this challenge in the past but let things slip at the beginning of the year.
My current lifestyle choice is low carb eating and I’ve been happy with my results and how I feel. I plan on sticking with that throughout March to see if it’s something I can do long term.
My starting weight when I signed up for March was 157.6. I have lost a bit since then. My goal weight is 140. I hope to get under 150 this month.1 -
Hi! I am new to MFP and this is my first challenge. My birthday is coming up in late June and I will be spending the summer in Europe. I absolutely refuse to be the "fat american"
so I am determined to stay motivated and reach my goals. 5 -
matthewsfive
March
SW:245.2
CW:245.21 -
March 3
Exercised? Yes. Some cleaning
Calories? Yes
Tracked? Yes0 -
Good morning, Gutbusters!!
If you haven't already, please tell introduce yourself.
Today is the first Week 1 weigh-in day for March. If your weigh-in day is Sunday, please weigh-in today.
For those of you who are new to the group, here are some weigh-in FAQs:
When do I post my weigh-in?
Post on your "scheduled weigh-in day". So, if you posted a weight in the New Member Registration thread on a Tuesday, then your scheduled weigh-in day will be each Tuesday of the month. You can also check the spreadsheet to see what your scheduled weigh-in day is.
Why is Week 1 beginning on Sunday? Haven't we already posted our starting weights?
Think of it as a first birthday. You're born, then you have to live a whole year before you can celebrate being 1. In this challenge, you post a starting weight, then you have a whole week to work on weight loss before you post your Week 1 weigh-in.
How do I post my weigh-in?
Your posts should look like this:
Username:
Week: March Week 1
PW: Previous Weight in lbs
CW: Current Weight in lbs
What's my previous weight?
If you're new, your Week 1 previous weight is whatever weight you posted in the New Member Registration thread, or check out the current spreadsheet to see what your posted info says. If you're returning, your Week 1 previous weight is whatever your weight was in the last week of the previous month.
I'm still confused. Who can help me?
Just ask a question here and tag me at @BonnieHosk85, or PM me and we'll do our best to get back as soon as possible.
Thanks for being in the challenge and have a great month of being a loser!!
Blessings,
Bonnie2 -
Hi Gutbusters! I'm Les, a co-captain to @BonnieHosk85 who has wonderfully taken the reins/ the captain's wheel/ flight control -- whatever metaphor you like! I'm so grateful for her efforts -- this challenge runs on volunteer time, and it's amazing what folks like Bonnie, @AB0215, @craigo3154 contribute to keep groups and challenges running well. (Where's my clapping emojis?!)
I've been with this group since starting last May. Here's my progress:
April 23 (May starting weight): 212.2 (105.4 lbs fat; 60.4 b skeletal muscle mass, according to Inbody 570 scan)
May Wk 4: 203.2
June Wk 5: 191.8
July Wk 4: 183.5
Aug. Wk 5: 174.5
Sept. Wk 4: 168
Oct. Wk 5: 166.5
Nov. Wk 4: 170.3
Dec. Wk 4: 163.1
Jan. Wk 5: 158.7
Feb. Wk 4: 160.3 (49.8 lbs fat, 60.2 lbs skeletal muscle mass according to Inbody scan).
That's 51.9 lbs lost according to my home scale, and according to the InBody scale that does body fat analysis using impedance measures through hands and feet, I've lost 55.6 lbs of just fat.
I've had some stalls and some back and forths along the way, but even through the fall and early winter -- the hardest parts of my work schedule for the year -- my movement has been downward. I've also been working on strength in order to prevent muscle loss, and according to InBody, that's worked, too.
Lessons I've learned:- There's no substitute for tracking. When I track, I lose. When I don't track, I maintain. Right now, I'm maintaining. It's a mindset thing. Given so much of my life spent overweight, maintaining right here for right now feels ok. My sense is that I'm trying to get my life in order in other ways, and taking these months to be stable on the weight front is giving me that mental space to pursue those other things.
- The right mix of protein, fat, and carbs makes me feel sated and healthy. I like higher protein, relying on eggs, fish, chicken, and nuts. My fat comes from nuts, milk, yogurt, butter sometimes. I eat carbs as I wish, but try to avoid breads, which don't make me feel full.
- The right exercise program is sustainable. I had always chosen things in the past that took too much time out of my day or didn't give me the right kind of results. I found the hasfit videos on youtube over the summer and did their "foundation" program for many months until I worked up to the "motive" program. The mix of activities has been enjoyable to me, and while I'm not gaining muscle mass, I can tell I'm getting stronger and more fit.
- Treat yourself like a science project. For real. That's partly why tracking is so effective, I think: it makes you take notes on yourself, and you can use those notes to figure out what's going wrong and fix it. If you're eating under your calorie goal and feeling like you need to gnaw off an arm because you're so hungry, go back to that log and review what you're eating. More notes, more insights: how much do you sleep? When are you eating? When are you exercising? When you have the mindset to really attack your weight loss, get those numbers, because they will help guide your path.
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Question of the Week
When you think about your weight goals, what does success look like for you? I challenge you to try to describe your success without referring to numbers (on scales, on clothes, on weight-lifting, etc).
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@BonnieHosk85 when I registered I said my current weight was weighed on that monday but I posted it on Wednesday two days after I weighed myself. Do I stick to Monday's or is my weigh in day Wednesday?0
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Elsper24
Week: March Week 1
PW: 240 lbs
CW: 239 lbs3 -
March 2
SW 177
CW 1771 -
When you think about your weight goals, what does success look like for you?
Being any to walk with no pain!2 -
Hello! I have fibro and arthritis and years of med changeshave taken a toll. So glad to have found the myfitness app and this group! Been tracking since Jan 28. Down over 7lbs! Taking this month serious as I turn 53. My granddaughter is my inspiration. I need to get healthy so i can spend many years with her!6
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Username: Shadow2641
Week: March Week 1 (Sunday weigh-in)
PW: 224.3
CW: 224.0
had a rough week of ups and downs in my weight (I was down to 221). Still working on a routine, which is difficult working a 4p-12a shift and getting mandated to stay often. It should be winding down and I will come up with a program that works.2 -
The Week 4 Results and February final results have been posted in February's thread here:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10722846/team-gutbusters-february#latest0
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