TEAM: The Big Butt Theory (May)
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Weekly Challenge: Sunday
tracking: Yes
calories: yes
exercise: yes - 30 min yoga, plus garden/outdoor work, 2 mile walk with the dog.
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enyagoboom wrote: »Hi Everyone!
I'm baaaack. Third time's a charm. I was in TBBT at the end of 2017, beginning of 18 when things went a bit askew (finishing my degree, gallbladder surgery, moving from upstate ny to northern va for a new job and to be with my husband who was dealing with hurricane response in PR, so doing it all by myself). During 2017-18 I lost nearly 40 lbs and felt amazing! And then I gained it all back. Dammit. I came back at some point last year trying to make it work - I think I did anyway? Maybe I dreamt it - but things were still in flux and intense and I was not appropriately focused on my health.
So now I'm here and here is back to 226.5 lbs which is, not going to lie, really disappointing. I'm trying to be optimistic and all that - i did it once, i can do it again, etc - but yeah. There is the long sighs at the clothing i can't wear and how terrible I feel.
TMI, Additional bonus, I turned 40 in december and no lie, 2 months ago I started getting innnnntense hot flashes. If you haven't had a hot flash before, it's like the people in Iron Man 2 who combust internally first? That's what it felt like. It was - if nothing else - awkward AF because I'd be standing there talking to my boss and suddenly crawling out of my skin. I'm finally on a hormone supplement and it's starting to even out. I definitely do not recommend this getting old thing and sincerely regret every goodnaturedly picking on my poor mom. I'm also going through perimenopause pretty young, but i guess when you know, you don't use the goods they kind of go kaput early, or something. the changes my body is going through are contributing to the terrible feedback loop - i have no energy so i don't exercise so i don't have energy - and i'm just depressed at how i look and how winded i get.
So, thats the debbie downer stuff. On the upside: I'm 4 days into a 30 day yoga regimine, and looking forward to getting back into the pool as swimming is my preferred exercise. I'm in a 5k at the beginning of June as well with work, so I have an array of health goals that are enough to keep it interesting but not overwhelming.
Counting calories takes practice and I'm out of it, so that's a big goal for this month overall. And doing the daily challenge. I'm looking forward to being a good contributor to the big butts
And yeah, i get wordy. Sorry in advance 
We like wordy!! Welcome back to the Team.1 -
Mini challenge
April 28
Tracked-yes
Under yes
Exercise yes
Week 3 run 3 of 5k training. It went well enough. I have been taking my dog and no matter how long I let her out before we go, she stops to poop and the I need to pick it up and tie it etc on the way. It does interrupt the flow of things but I will have to work that in since I don't live in the safest of all places. I have also started using compression sleeves on my legs and man my shin splints are so much better!
I have a couple goals for May.
1- get into the 100s
2- make my way to 197 and into only being overweight and not obese.
Bring it on May!5 -
4/28:
Track: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes...2 hour white water rafting
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Sunday, April 28
Logged food: Yes
Net deficit: Yes
Exercise: Yes - Orangetheory class3 -
Hard to believe May is here. Hi everyone, I am Heather. I think this is my fifth month in the challenge. I tend to be slow and steady. The challenge has kept me from getting too far off track (although I have slipped in the last couple of weeks). I am in my forties, married, and have two teenagers that keep me very busy with their activities. I work full time, love to walk, and love animals. My dog helps me get my exercise in. He is basically the best work out buddy ever. My goal for May is to lose at least a pound a week, increase my water intake and increase my exercise.6
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4/28
Exercised: yep p90x3 mmx
Tracked: yes
Under: yes
Water: 7 glasses2 -
Sorry so late....
Sunday Weigh-In: 2902 -
Welcome new teammates!
WEIGH-IN
Week: Week 1
Today: Sunday, April 28th
Previous week's weight: 161.8lbs
Current week's weight: 162.5lbs2 -
Mini Challenge: Yesx3
Date: Sun, April 28th:
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes, as follows:
Daily Goal: 1200
Food Eaten: -1586
Exercise Cals: +490
Cals Remaining: +104
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes2 -
Weigh in day: 169.7
A frustrating month as pretty much where I started. However I did slack off so know I can do better. NSV in the form of a taekwondo award this week which shows how far I have come.
No excuses this week. I’d like a decent loss to start May.4 -
Hey Guys!!
I wasn't in the post for being rolled over but I hope I have been!! hahaha
May Wk1
Fri Apr 26th
Meal logging - yes
Under calories - yes
Exercise - yes 44 mins gym, 73 mins fit bit active
fit bit steps - 11,317
Saturday Apr 27th
Meal logging - yes
Under calories - yes
Exercise - yes, running around the house and up and down stairs to get my steps after shopping haha, 65 mins fit bit active
Fit bit steps - 12,095
Sunday Apr 28th
Meal logging - yes
Under calories - yes
Exercise - yes, 40 min gym and 1.5hr walk, 169 mins fit bit active
fit bit steps - 16,7804 -
Tracie_Lord wrote: »Hey Guys!!
I wasn't in the post for being rolled over but I hope I have been!! hahaha
May Wk1
Fri Apr 26th
Meal logging - yes
Under calories - yes
Exercise - yes 44 mins gym, 73 mins fit bit active
fit bit steps - 11,317
Saturday Apr 27th
Meal logging - yes
Under calories - yes
Exercise - yes, running around the house and up and down stairs to get my steps after shopping haha, 65 mins fit bit active
Fit bit steps - 12,095
Sunday Apr 28th
Meal logging - yes
Under calories - yes
Exercise - yes, 40 min gym and 1.5hr walk, 169 mins fit bit active
fit bit steps - 16,780
@Tracie_Lord, yes, you are on the spreadsheet!2 -
lozenger1984 wrote: »Weigh in day: 169.7
A frustrating month as pretty much where I started. However I did slack off so know I can do better. NSV in the form of a taekwondo award this week which shows how far I have come.
No excuses this week. I’d like a decent loss to start May.
@lozenger1984, congratulations on your taekwondo award! It's always affirming to have our efforts recognized! Maybe your weight didn't change much for the calendar month of April, but today, for you, is your first weigh-in for the May Challenge, and you are already down 1.9 pounds for the month of May! So forget April, and concentrate on kicking May's butt!!2 -
Welcome new teammates!
WEIGH-IN
Week: Week 1
Today: Sunday, April 28th
Previous week's weight: 161.8lbs
Current week's weight: 162.5lbsMini Challenge: Yesx3
Date: Sun, April 28th:
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes, as follows:
Daily Goal: 1200
Food Eaten: -1586
Exercise Cals: +490
Cals Remaining: +104
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? yes
@Kwinnero, your weight may be up slightly, but your Mini Challenge post tells me that you are recommitted to getting back on track and losing in the month of May! Onward and upward!
Or, in this case, downward!!1 -
missyms740 wrote: »Sorry so late....
Sunday Weigh-In: 290
@missyms740, no worries....you are new to this! Well done on posting your first loss for the month of May...two pounds!! Next stop, the 80's, the decade of excess. Except this time around, no excess food!!3 -
I am five consecutive days now eating at a deficit. (Well, technically, I was 50 over yesterday.) My foot is still sore, but only slightly, and I am faithfully rehabbing it as per the foot specialist's instructions. No exercise yet, but I need to change that, (and soon!!), even if it is not walking based. I have a 30 day exercise plan using fitness bands that I have been meaning to try. I actually weighed in for real on Friday (the perks of being able to manipulate the spreadsheet!) and I plan to do the same again this coming Friday and actually post it for all to see. I need to stop hiding behind my administrator's desk!!7
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Week 1 weigh in:
PW: 222.3
CW: 224.1
Going the wrong way, but had a terrible week so I am not surprised. Back on track as of yesterday. Hopefully it will be a much better week.2
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