TEAM: Run Track Minds (May)

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  • jwall309
    jwall309 Posts: 332 Member
    @johicks @j0d13mcc I'm very results-motivated. As in, once the pounds start coming off, that can be enough to keep me going! I am also a very extroverted social person, so surrounding myself with people on the same journey or who make health a priority really helps. Previously I had done weight watchers, and that was the aspect of it that I enjoyed most, socializing and having a support system. Thats why I joined this group actually! To simulate the support group style I got in weight watchers. I also encouraged my in real life friend @rachelgoff3716 to join our group! We have been supporting each other in person for awhile now, which really helps. Another huge motivator is fitting into my clothes. I bought most of my clothes when I was thinner, and I really dont want to buy all new ones for financial and emotional reasons.

    The only two times I've tried and successfully lost weight, I've ended at the 3 month mark mainly due to timing. The first time was a summer break from college and my mom and I both prioritized health and fitness that summer, but after 3 months when I went back to school it was more difficult when eating in dining halls and being around people who were eating however they wanted. The second time was with weight watchers, and my workplace had paid for our group to do a 3 month session, so again after the session ended I found it difficult to keep losing. Both times I kept the weight off for over a year and then found myself in a relationship and gaining weight due to that. So, this time I have set myself up for success by joining this group, because it doesn't have an expiration date! I also have my friend's wedding in a year that will keep me motivated to not only lose, but keep it off!
  • rawrxamberx
    rawrxamberx Posts: 646 Member
    @johicks a couple of my NSV are:
    -mentally I feel a lot happier
    -I feel much lighter like I don’t feel like a stuffed turkey all the time. I used to never feel hungry and that’s when I knew I ate too much. Now I know when my stomach is hungry.
    -I’m not nearly as bloated as I used to be
    -I feel it’s a little easier for me to move around

    Because of all of those victories , it makes me want to keep going in direction that I’m going. I feel better about myself. Taking this day by day also helps because I don’t feel so much pressure.
  • JamieD328
    JamieD328 Posts: 976 Member
    Username: Jamied328
    Week 1 May
    Tuesday weigh in
    PW: 164.4
    CW: 164.6
  • j0d13mcc
    j0d13mcc Posts: 56 Member
    jwall309 wrote: »
    @johicks @j0d13mcc I'm very results-motivated. As in, once the pounds start coming off, that can be enough to keep me going! I am also a very extroverted social person, so surrounding myself with people on the same journey or who make health a priority really helps. Previously I had done weight watchers, and that was the aspect of it that I enjoyed most, socializing and having a support system. Thats why I joined this group actually! To simulate the support group style I got in weight watchers. I also encouraged my in real life friend @rachelgoff3716 to join our group! We have been supporting each other in person for awhile now, which really helps. Another huge motivator is fitting into my clothes. I bought most of my clothes when I was thinner, and I really dont want to buy all new ones for financial and emotional reasons.

    @jwall309 @johicks - they're really good points. Thanks for that...Like @jwall309 I'm motivated by social engagement which is why this group is really helpful and also these little conversations. I'm a thinker...and ALWAYS that person at parties who wants to talk about life after few lol...You can always find me and my bestie on the kitchen floor having a deep and meaningful, debating something or thrashing out a topic or two hahah... I love that @rachelgoff3716 has joined the group with you, its like the weightloss version of the kitchen floor at a party...!! Yeah, its how we roll in London, just be glad I've progressed, when we were 18 it was the bathroom floor! How'd we survive!?

    I'm also motivated by fitting into my old clothes, particularly my old styles. I found that as I put on weight I wanted to wear different styles and now I'm losing I'm more confident in my old clothes in a way I never thought I would.

    @jwall309 - do you think 3 months is a point of challenge for you? is this something to think about as you're coming up against that time again? Are there things you can do to set yourself challenges to get over that 3 month hump? Maybe set a goal to run/walk a 5k fun run with @rachelgoff3716, maybe for charity? Its something social, goal orientated in that you can raise money and it could push you past a potential sticking point...if the 3 month milestone comes up again....

    @johicks - the candy jar has been my biggest challenge this week. There's so much left over from my sons birthday party so I've made a commitment to only have 3 small gummies per day if I want some, and I count them in my calories and my nutrients. I need to move them as they're right on the entry to the kitchen....How're the positive affirmations going?

    I saw my neurologist today and he was like, WOW...you have done an amazing job on the weight loss. He thinks that once I'm past this little hiccup that my actual underlying condition (IIH) will go into remission. i've always been healthy until about 3 months ago when I developed fluid on my brain suddenly. Apparently, its all about weight loss and I can already feel that I'm starting to feel better after losing 10kg. I have another 18kg to go. Its amazing what damage weight gain and carrying weight can do to the body and how quickly losing the weight can repair the damage.
  • j0d13mcc
    j0d13mcc Posts: 56 Member
    Daily post (tues) 30/4

    Track: Yes
    Calories: Under
    Exercise: no -I walked around a bit today to go to the hospital
    Goal/Day: keeping hydrated so at least 3L of water. Staying positive- nailed it!! I increased my salt and electrolytes today on Dr's orders too and thats really helps me to feel better! Lying flat most of the time but up and about a little!
  • rawrxamberx
    rawrxamberx Posts: 646 Member
    Daily Post (Tuesday)
    Track: yes
    Calories: under
    Limit: 1910/ Actual: 1906
    Water: 3 cups
    Exercise: 20 minutes of dance workout on fabfitfun :)
    Day: my day was very relaxed and I enjoyed my day off! I really wanted to go for a walk too but it was too rainy :(
  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    edited May 2019
    @jwall309 & @j0d13mcc love the conversation and insight. Yes being social with like-minded people sure does help. Thank you for sharing. Except I’m sitting at the table. If I sit on the floor too long, I won’t be able to get up. LOL I do the positive affirmation every morning. My "reward" for doing them daily was to buy myself an encouragement card. I'm going to write myself a good thought out note to self. Then seal it, and give it to my mom to mail in the future and not tell me. My hope is that I'll always be able to look upon it knowing that I CAN succeed and continue to improve, even on hard days. Never give up. I'm reading them more at night too before I sign off. It's helping me now to not go grab an after dinner snack.

    @j0d13mcc~ Another good day!! Super that the doc was happy with your progress. That’s amazing how weight is affecting your condition. Wow. Inspirational.

    I’ve heard that for every pound a person loses it’s like taking 5# off knees/ joints in body!!! I can’t wait for another 10lbs to come off.


    @MaeylnMayhem ~ I love your courage. Most of us don’t like facing the facts of having pictures taken or looking in the mirror. You not only took a picture you shared it with us. Nice to meet you!! And I hope you can see the difference in the pics, your t-shirt is baggier in the shoulders, chest, and belly; it’s also longer… look at the length of the sleeves; and you can see that your face is thinning, too. Never get rid of this shirt!! At some point, you will want to put a yardstick through the sleeves. Wearing new thinner clothes you will have a different visual demonstration of showing your before and after. (Not sure if I made sense with that.) I hope you take a picture at the end of May, too. You’re doing great. I look forward to reading your report tonight to see if you had a better day. And hope nothing about the darn fire alarm. ;)

    @rawrxamberx~ love. Love. love those NSV… especially being able to feel hunger now. I too had that problem, along with feeling full. So glad you have a nice day off. Good for you. Getting in some exercise too!! Awesome!! Yes, so ready for spring. It's supposed to rain tonight and tomorrow more, too. Ugh!! But wait 15 minutes, right? LOL We are in MI.

    Since I am being cautious with my choices due to low calories, I noticed at dinner that I felt more full. It was nice. I didn’t feel like I was on a “diet.” Good for you! One day at a time. Sometimes, one moment at a time.

    @JamieD328 ~ Keep at it. MAY you find this next week to be full of joy, easier choices, and more moving. We are here to help.
  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    YES! Three good days in a row! MAY we all have a great month!

    Daily Post (Tuesday 4/30
    Track: Yes! Every calorie, every bit, every sip; and hit complete diary.
    Calories: 1600 allowed / 1197 consumed
    Exercise: 10m marching, 20m walk, and 10m walk
    8+ water: 8 cups
    Daily Goals:
    • Morning Affirmations
    • Plan / pre-log food
    • Exercise 30-60 minutes/day DONE! 40 minutes
    • Night Routine:
      ~Change clothes & Attitude
      ~Wash face / Brush Hair
      ~Hot tea
      ~One snack after dinner - NO SNACK! Yeah!
      ~Brush teeth, Gum, “Kitchen Closed!”

    I debated on sending this tonight. As I’m a little tempted to have an after dinner snack. But, I’m not really hungry, nor anxious. And I feel like it will lead to more. So.. KITCHEN IS CLOSED. I even put my yummy gum on my desk. So when I go out my computer away, I can grab a piece. More hot tea and I’m all set.

    Good night my MFP friends! Thanks for a good day of chit-chat and reflection. You’re all awesome! Hope to hear from more of you soon.
  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    @kristawatkins52 Hello there. I see you on our team list for @RunTrackMinds and with a weigh-in day of Sunday. Hope to hear from you soon. Let me know if you have any questions.
  • jupdyke
    jupdyke Posts: 325 Member
    Daily Post (Tuesday)
    Track: yes
    Calories: under 1250
    Exercise: Ran 4.3 miles, walked the dog 11 minutes.
    Day: Fairly good day today. Glad the school year is wrapping up! Feeling super tired tonight. I'm not looking forward to that 4:20 a.m. alarm!

    Thank you all for your support.
  • MaelynMayhem
    MaelynMayhem Posts: 611 Member
    Daily Post - Tuesday (4/30)

    Track: Yes
    Calories: Under, Limit: 1500/1474 (again)
    Water: 28 cups
    Exercise: Walked during commercials, weights (22 mins, arms), Yoga (36 minutes)
    Day: Well, grocery website lied to me and told me a product was available when it wasn't so had to go with something about the same price but 3 lbs less of product. I had an alright day. Still dealing with the depression. I can get the high from exercise or laughing, but once it's gone I crash again. This evening I had planned to finish off my steps for the day and do a few flights of stairs. However, as I type this tornado sirens are going off. There are two warnings intersecting my city. I'm watching the news. They tell me it will hit the southeast and north part of town. They listed off the streets and it's a couple of miles away from me. I have packed my emergency bag just in case things change. I'm ready to shove Alex in his carry and book it downstairs to the bottom of the stairwell. The sirens are going off for central Springfield due to the high winds coming at almost 75 mph. So, if I am not seen for a couple of days it's due to power outage and I can't find a place to charge. I have packed my chargers. Ah, it looks like they have lifted one of our tornado warnings. Well that's enough of the news. Good night.
  • JamieD328
    JamieD328 Posts: 976 Member
    Daily post 4/30
    Track: Yes
    Calories: Under
    Water: almost enough
    Exercise: a good 45 minutes of Taekwondo, in full uniform, in a building with virtually no air conditioning. Also the hour of darting from my chair to chase my 18 m/o to keep her off the floor during my son and daughters class has to count for something.
    Day: I got out early to take my car to the mechanic on my day off, and it turned out to be a quicker trip than I assumed, so I managed to get a few things accomplished this afternoon as far as meal planning and prep were concerned. Hopefully that helps me to stay on track, so that when I leave for our waterpark excursion Friday week i can wear the bathing suit I want to wear, and not just wear my other one out of necessity.
  • twitch82
    twitch82 Posts: 119 Member
    twitch82
    Tuesday
    Previous Weight: 161.2
    Current Weight: 160.8

    Sorry I missed weigh in last week. I've had a rough couple of weeks, my aunt and a close friend passed away a week apart from each other. Its been rough but I'm ready to get back into working on me.
  • Tomkinsone
    Tomkinsone Posts: 36 Member
    Hi everyone. Headed to Florida in the wee hours of the morning on Thursday (driving). My weight has stayed the same for the past three days 😑 and I haven’t been able to exercise much due to piriformis syndrome (aka deep butt muscle inflammation), but I am able to get some walking in. Hope everyone has a great day. I will do my best to check in, after this trip is done, I will be more active. I’ve had a lot going on for the past few weeks. Welcome to the new folks. 💕
  • skullsandskeletons
    skullsandskeletons Posts: 675 Member
    Daily post 4/30
    Tracked:yes
    Calories: over by 280
    Exercise: yes! 14,000 steps for the day.

    Deep thoughts: Yesterday (4/30) I purchased some sushi at a food stand in the city to take back to the hotel for dinner in my room. They were getting ready to close for the day and said "buy 2, get 1 free" so that's what I did. When I got back to my room to settle in for the night, I wasn't even very hungry but ate all of the sushi because of my hatred of waste. I need to stop this. Today (5/1) is a new day and if I am satisfied before I finish eating what I've purchased, I will throw it out!
  • ajaia2001
    ajaia2001 Posts: 216 Member
    Daily Post (Tuesday)

    Track: Yes
    Calories: 100 over
    Exercise: No
    Goal/Day: Didn't get to do any kind of exercises today. We had severe thunderstorms and lightning so I had to keep my little one entertained the whole evening till bedtime because she is really terrified of storms. Back on my exercising tomorrow.
  • j0d13mcc
    j0d13mcc Posts: 56 Member
    johicks wrote: »
    @jwall309 & @j0d13mcc love the conversation and insight. Yes being social with like-minded people sure does help. Thank you for sharing. Except I’m sitting at the table. If I sit on the floor too long, I won’t be able to get up. LOL I do the positive affirmation every morning. My "reward" for doing them daily was to buy myself an encouragement card. I'm going to write myself a good thought out note to self. Then seal it, and give it to my mom to mail in the future and not tell me. My hope is that I'll always be able to look upon it knowing that I CAN succeed and continue to improve, even on hard days. Never give up. I'm reading them more at night too before I sign off. It's helping me now to not go grab an after dinner snack.
    /quote]

    @johicks I really love reading about your journey, it sounds like its been tough at time but you've learned alot about yourself and you know how to manage the challenging moments. Well done to you and thank you for being so supportive here!! You're a treasure!
  • jwall309
    jwall309 Posts: 332 Member
    Daily Post (Tuesday)

    Track: Yes
    Calories: Under, 1364/1390
    Exercise: No, fell asleep on the couch after work while BF cooked dinner...oops lol
    Water: Drank a good amount during the day, didn't have any with dinner but then still felt hungry after eating a serving, so I downed a giant glass of water instead and waited....sure enough I felt satisfied after that. Always trying to remember and remind myself that sometimes I'm just thirsty, not hungry.
    Day: A solid Tuesday, BF made an Indian dish called daal for dinner that I had never had before. I was concerned about calories and taste (I can be a picky eater, although that is something I've been working really hard on as an adult) But great news was it was delicious, filling, and well within calorie budget for the day!

    Today I decided to readjust my MFP diary settings. I had it set on 2 pounds a week, which while for the first two months of this journey has worked, I feel a little bit of burnout and I'm trying to set myself up for success. @j0d13mcc Yes, I am trying to figure out a plan to push past the 3 months mark as it is coming up rather quickly! Part of that is adjusting my settings to a more moderate rate of weight loss and not being so extreme. April wasn't as successful as February or March for me and it was because of excess eating on the weekends. So I'm doing an experiment for May. I upped my daily calorie goal in hopes that if I give myself more leeway during the week I wont feel the need to overeat on the weekends. I'm going to do that for the month of May, see what happens, and adjust if need be for June. I'm going to keep my Sunday eat-at-maintenance day, but lately that has creeped into Friday night and Saturday as well, so I'm going to focus my efforts on keeping my weekends as healthy as I can! And May is the one month of Spring D.C. gets before it gets super humid and hot, so @rachelgoff3716 and I have already planned some outdoor hikes and walks as our weekend social activities instead of brunch or happy hour! I am confident this will be a better month for me. I am taking the steps to set myself up for success, which is key!
  • Fivepts
    Fivepts Posts: 517 Member
    Today I played basketball for the first time in about 3 years! I have had lots of injuries and put on lots of weight but today I felt happy and light even though I still have a good bit of weight to lose. I also stayed within my carb, calorie and abstinence goals.
  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    HI! 🙋 @rachelgoff3716 - look forward to hearing from you. How fun to be a friend first, now an MFP buddy w/Jessica.

    @jwall309 ~ Jessica. 👏 Wonderful "floor" talk and self-talk of you to evaluate your progress and the weekends. 🔑 🔑 🔑 like you said for success. I am doing something similar for May. Let's be sure to share our individual results if not to help one another but to be sure to learn more about ourselves for the long haul. Great idea to have "physical" girls time out vs. "eating out." 👭 D.C~ Cherry 🌸🌸... so beautiful. I live in MI 🍒 cherry country!! 🍒

    Interesting fact. Traverse City, MI is known as the National Cherry Capitol. They used to have a big festival based on when cherries were ready. As the weather changed, the harvest season varied too much for the festival to plan accordingly. So they moved it to be on the week of 4th of July. And ever since, the local cherries aren't ready. So they have to have cherries shipped in from the state of Washington. Crazy, eh!? I worked in the cherry industry for 20 years. Glad I'm done with that part of my life.





  • j0d13mcc
    j0d13mcc Posts: 56 Member
    jwall309 wrote: »
    Daily Post (Tuesday)

    Track: Yes
    Calories: Under, 1364/1390
    Exercise: No, fell asleep on the couch after work while BF cooked dinner...oops lol
    Water: Drank a good amount during the day, didn't have any with dinner but then still felt hungry after eating a serving, so I downed a giant glass of water instead and waited....sure enough I felt satisfied after that. Always trying to remember and remind myself that sometimes I'm just thirsty, not hungry.
    Day: A solid Tuesday, BF made an Indian dish called daal for dinner that I had never had before. I was concerned about calories and taste (I can be a picky eater, although that is something I've been working really hard on as an adult) But great news was it was delicious, filling, and well within calorie budget for the day!

    Today I decided to readjust my MFP diary settings. I had it set on 2 pounds a week, which while for the first two months of this journey has worked, I feel a little bit of burnout and I'm trying to set myself up for success. @j0d13mcc Yes, I am trying to figure out a plan to push past the 3 months mark as it is coming up rather quickly! Part of that is adjusting my settings to a more moderate rate of weight loss and not being so extreme. April wasn't as successful as February or March for me and it was because of excess eating on the weekends. So I'm doing an experiment for May. I upped my daily calorie goal in hopes that if I give myself more leeway during the week I wont feel the need to overeat on the weekends. I'm going to do that for the month of May, see what happens, and adjust if need be for June. I'm going to keep my Sunday eat-at-maintenance day, but lately that has creeped into Friday night and Saturday as well, so I'm going to focus my efforts on keeping my weekends as healthy as I can! And May is the one month of Spring D.C. gets before it gets super humid and hot, so @rachelgoff3716 and I have already planned some outdoor hikes and walks as our weekend social activities instead of brunch or happy hour! I am confident this will be a better month for me. I am taking the steps to set myself up for success, which is key!

    Thats really quite inspiring. These milestones are tough but I think pushing past them is the difference between a diet and a lifestyle change...or at least thats what I tell myself. If I struggle, I remind myself that I want the lifestyle not just another fad diet...its working for now! Good luck @jwall309
  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    Fivepts wrote: »
    Today I played basketball for the first time in about 3 years! I have had lots of injuries and put on lots of weight but today I felt happy and light even though I still have a good bit of weight to lose. I also stayed within my carb, calorie and abstinence goals.

    Good for you. 👏. That's exciting for sure. Keep it up.
  • ajaia2001
    ajaia2001 Posts: 216 Member
    Daily Post (Wednesday)

    Track: Yes
    Calories: Under
    Exercise: 1 hour at bootcamp class
    Goal/Day: I've been feeling sluggish and tired all day, might be the weather's fault, it's been a gray and dreary day. Now time to relax in bed and watch some TV.

    @johicks my daughter is 9. We had fun in her tent during the storm, well except for my knees weren't happy about being cramped up 😊
  • jupdyke
    jupdyke Posts: 325 Member
    Daily Post (Wednesday)

    Track: Yes
    Calories: about 30 calories over...forgot to count something from breakfast, dang it.
    Exercise: strength training - biceps and back, and 12 min walk with the dog.
    Goal/Day: Much better day today, stress wise and weather wise. Got housework caught up tonight too...woohoo.
  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    j0d13mcc wrote: »
    If I struggle, I remind myself that I want the lifestyle not just another fad diet...its working for now!

    Thanks for this reminder!!

  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    Daily Post (Wednesday 5/01
    Track: Yes! Every calorie, every bit, every sip; and hit diary complete.
    Calories: 1600 allowed / 1596 consumed
    Exercise: 20m marching, 10m walk,
    8+ water: 10 cups
    Daily Goals:
    • Morning Affirmations
    • Plan / pre-log food
    • Exercise 30-60 minutes/day: 30 minutes
    • Night Routine:
      ~Change clothes & Attitude
      ~Wash face / Brush Hair
      ~Hot tea
      ~One snack after dinner -
      ~Brush teeth, Gum, “Kitchen Closed!”
    I had to be focused at work to not be on the receiving end if someone trying to transfer their stress to me. I took cleansing breaths, walked to the back if the building, then took a 10 minute walk outside. Also knew that after visiting with mom that if go home to food hubby had for himself for lunch/dinner. I saved calories for that!! And it worked. I was able to feel partake in a little, track, and not over indulge. YES! Feels great.
  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    jupdyke wrote: »
    Daily Post (Wednesday)

    Track: Yes
    Calories: about 30 calories over...forgot to count something from breakfast, dang it.
    Exercise: strength training - biceps and back, and 12 min walk with the dog.
    Goal/Day: Much better day today, stress wise and weather wise. Got housework caught up tonight too...woohoo.

    Woohoo!! 30 is better than 300! So glad today was better for you, Jen.
  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    ajaia2001 wrote: »
    Daily Post (Wednesday)

    Track: Yes
    Calories: Under
    Exercise: 1 hour at bootcamp class
    Goal/Day: I've been feeling sluggish and tired all day, might be the weather's fault, it's been a gray and dreary day. Now time to relax in bed and watch some TV.

    @johicks my daughter is 9. We had fun in her tent during the storm, well except for my knees weren't happy about being cramped up 😊

    ANOTHER good.day. You rock!! Playing in a tent sounds like fun. Weather is cold and rainy here. My bones are chilled.
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