TEAM: Gutbusters (May)
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Hi everyone! First time here, super excited to join this challenge group and it’s nice to meet you all!
I’m Alexis, and I’m trying to shed some pounds I gained while I was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago when I was 18. Although I’ve yo-yo’d the last few years since I’ve been in remission, I haven’t seemed to fully shed the last 25 pounds of fat I’d like to. I’m hoping this challenge will help me keep accountable and motivated to reach that goal!4 -
poeticbriana wrote: »I’m so excited to get started!
Me too....I shy away from commitments so this will stretch me. We can do this together😀2 -
alexis1616 wrote: »Hi everyone! First time here, super excited to join this challenge group and it’s nice to meet you all!
I’m Alexis, and I’m trying to shed some poundsl!
hi Alexis I too have had some serious health issues. Spent 7 weeks in the hospital last year alone. This year my goal is to get my weight under control and obviously to stay out of the hospital. So far so good. 🤗🦋 I'm sorry to hear about your health as well. I know that must of been tough for you and your family. Good news is our bodies are wonderfully made to over come ans with God's help he heals us.🌷🌻2 -
ingalynn
May Week 1
PW 205.2
CW 205.5
gain .3
Not thrilled that it's a plus, but really pretty good considering the holiday and only exercising twice this week. Next week will be better.3 -
Good morning! Are you ready to rock the month of May????
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. Let me know if you have a question.
•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 must 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: May Week 1
PW: Previous Weight in pounds
CW: Current Weight in pounds
•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 (@BonnieHosk85), or PM me and I'll do my best to get back as soon as possible. I want you to succeed as much as I want success for me. I will track you down if you miss your weigh-in, only because I care.
Today we’re looking for weigh-ins from:
@Craig_King_1967
@ingalynn - got it. Yes, not bad considering the holiday. You've got this!
@Krogja29
@LadySaton
@lisadianhays55
@shalvy2007
@Syd43
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Syd43
May week 1
PW: 158.6
CW: 158.9
sorry, wrong direction. keeping positive: planning my meals and exercise routines for the week4 -
This may be a silly question, but I have a hard time reading the standings. I’m assuming it goes based on % lost that week for the team. But sometimes a team wins, and when I look back on there, it’s not the highest % lost. (Like in week 3 of April, I believe Gutbusters won but another team had a higher %).
I’m just wondering if I’m missing something lol. I enjoy checking in to see how we are doing but I don’t trust the numbers I see lol.
After the week ends, and the winner's post is made, the totals may change due to team member drop outs after the weekly standings are published, or if a weight was entered after the weekly winners were posted. For example if someone posted their weight late, it will change the numbers due to the new information, but as they posted late, we do not correct the winner's post. It someone is no longer on the team, the totals will change as the calculations were done with them on the sheet and now that they are no longer there, the calculations change because it's re-calculated with them removed, all of the calculations happen automatically, not manually. And we do not change the weekly results in this case either as they were a part of the team at the time the post was made. Each time a change to the spreadsheet is made, the totals update, automatically.
If you went back and looked at the first weeks of the challenge, the totals would most definitely not match the weekly posted winners as a lot of the members do not make it to the end of the month. The spreadsheet always contains the most up to date standings, as it contains the most up to date team member information, but you will see the totals change on the spreadsheet and there is no way around that as the spreadsheet updates itself every time someone leaves the challenge.
Basically, the weekly postings contain the winners at the close of the week at the time that the post was made.
I hope that explains the discrepancies.
And on a side note, if this is in reference to Week 3 of April** this is because one of the members of the team (Gutbusters) made an error in posting their weight on the thread which showed an inaccurate loss for that member and thus caused Gutbusters to show as winning when they did not and I am correcting the post today, I just have not been able to make the change yet due to time constraints.2 -
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Please be sure to check the April thread for corrected Week 3 results, Week 4 results, and April's Final Results.We took first place in April, team!! Way to go!!
I would like to challenge each Gutbuster member to post each week in May, no matter what. We can do this. Even if you've had a rough week and maybe gained, there is no condemnation here, no judgment. We are all in this together. Let's pull for each other and keep going no matter what. Your team needs you!
Much respect for each of you for taking control and aiming for better health!!
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LadySaton
May Week 1
PW: 147.2
CW: 146.44 -
Nice, @LadySaton!!
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lisadianehays55
May week 1
PW: 179.8
CW:181.6
Sorry team on the weight gain .😕4 -
It's not all about the scale, @lisadianehays55. What's one NSV you noticed this week?0
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Welcome to our newest and last member for the May challenge, @mainleylisa. We're glad you're here. Post an introduction when you have the chance.1
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, recumbent bike, 20 minutes, 6.11 miles; 15-minute walk with hubs and pup, .52 miles (too nice here to not get out)
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes3 -
I wish it was nice here!! This damn Chicago weather has been nuts. I did manage to get a 15 minute walk in with the kiddos!0
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@allietuge, soon and very soon!
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Exercise? Yes, a 4 mile walk
In calories? No, but it was planned
Tracked? To the best of my ability!2 -
This may be a silly question, but I have a hard time reading the standings. I’m assuming it goes based on % lost that week for the team. But sometimes a team wins, and when I look back on there, it’s not the highest % lost. (Like in week 3 of April, I believe Gutbusters won but another team had a higher %).
I’m just wondering if I’m missing something lol. I enjoy checking in to see how we are doing but I don’t trust the numbers I see lol.
After the week ends, and the winner's post is made, the totals may change due to team member drop outs after the weekly standings are published, or if a weight was entered after the weekly winners were posted. For example if someone posted their weight late, it will change the numbers due to the new information, but as they posted late, we do not correct the winner's post. It someone is no longer on the team, the totals will change as the calculations were done with them on the sheet and now that they are no longer there, the calculations change because it's re-calculated with them removed, all of the calculations happen automatically, not manually. And we do not change the weekly results in this case either as they were a part of the team at the time the post was made. Each time a change to the spreadsheet is made, the totals update, automatically.
If you went back and looked at the first weeks of the challenge, the totals would most definitely not match the weekly posted winners as a lot of the members do not make it to the end of the month. The spreadsheet always contains the most up to date standings, as it contains the most up to date team member information, but you will see the totals change on the spreadsheet and there is no way around that as the spreadsheet updates itself every time someone leaves the challenge.
Basically, the weekly postings contain the winners at the close of the week at the time that the post was made.
I hope that explains the discrepancies.
And on a side note, if this is in reference to Week 3 of April** this is because one of the members of the team (Gutbusters) made an error in posting their weight on the thread which showed an inaccurate loss for that member and thus caused Gutbusters to show as winning when they did not and I am correcting the post today, I just have not been able to make the change yet due to time constraints.
Thank you so much for this explanation. It makes perfect sense!1 -
Daily check in
- tracking : yes
- Calories: under by 1 🙂.
- Water: I think only 4/5
- Exercise: no skipped yoga (my yoga partner was sick) but ran around with my toddler at an indoor playground
Non-scale victory: I went to a brunch buffet today and wanted to order just some eggs and toast, but found out you could only order the brunch. So i ate nothing and watched everyone else eat! I then went to the indoor playground with my son and ordered a yummy wrap! Never I have ever done something like this or felt so good doing it!!! I’m determined!3 -
April 29
Exercised? Yes. 34 mins walking workout
Calories? Yes
Tracked? Yes
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bb_1033
May Week 1
PW: 173.4
CW: 171.6
I think I may need a new scale but I used same scale in same spot etc that I have been every Monday morning to see if there was a drop regardless. Think I might splurge on the one that tells you water weight etc lol3 -
Good morning! Today we’re looking for weigh-ins from:
@allietuge
@audreypawdrey
@BB_1033 - nice loss!
@beloved0922
@HickChic67
@Lifeisspiffy
@liss_k
@looneycatblue
@michellelagle
@Micheller1210
@momentarydenizen
@poeticbriana
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@bdashnay, that is some determination!!
Have a great day everyone!
Bonnie
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Hi Everyone. I don't have a lot of weight to lose, but it's the same weight I've had since menopause. Oh and I'm getting shorter, so...
I think if I would stop drinking wine and keep exercising, it would be much easier. I think I've been in a mid-life crisis of sorts for a few years--I'm needing some adventure and challenge in my life. I've been challenged by, and mastered kids, school, career and struggling to find my next chapter--to deal with these feelings I drink wine, which leads to bad food choices. I so just want to feel comfortable in my summer clothes (can you say same pair of stretchy jeans (2 sizes bigger than pre-meno) every day?) and out of them!
I'm hoping this challenge leads to feeling good and my next adventure. May the force be with us all, Gutbusters!4 -
michellelagle
Week 4
PW: 142.0
CW: 142.4
I have ate healthy all week besides one piece of chocolate cake. I have exercised to tone,so I'm sure this is all muscle. I'm going to be a part of the May challenge. But if I don't lose more than 2 pounds by the end of the month, I will no longer participate in these challenges2 -
@mainelylisa, I'm getting shorter too. What's up with that? Now I have to lose even more to get to my goal weight!!
@michellelagle, I understand. I know you've been going through a lot. Hope things look up for you soon. 1 -
Audreypawdrey
May Week 4-Monday
SW: 147.8
PW: April 22-147.8
CW: April 29-145.4
Yay! The scale dropped this week! I did strength training Monday-Friday with a rest day yesterday, and I think that helped! I have 15 more to go before goal!0 -
looneycatblue
May week 1, April 29
PW: 177.4
CW:176.4
This was such a nice surprise considering we were away all weekend for a mini trip to Denver. We did eat pretty well, and also got a lot of walking and sightseeing in up in the Rockies. Back to the usual now!1 -
allietuge
May Week 1
PW: 175.1
CW: 172.81
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