TEAM: The Slimsons (June)
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Daily Post (Tuesday)
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes
Exercise: Yes, 60 mins weight lifting--hang snatches, power clean + power jerk and finished with some box jumps and tire flips (because my coach thought it would be fun) and on a side note, 350 lb tires that are taller than me are fun to flip when you actually accomplish this, and I only managed it 4 times before my arms and legs gave up on me, but I'll take it.
Comments: Finally got to let my cat out of his cone so he stops dragging it around and knocking everything over with it, can't tell you how many times I've picked up his food dish this last week, and those eye drops weren't fun. Looking forward to a little R&R tonight.
WOW--what a workout Ashley! 350lb tires!! You are awesome!--- and so happy that kitty has the cone off his head---poor thing....and I hope he's all mended up now and good to go😻😽0 -
📣📣Daily check in📣📣
☀️Tuesday June 4th☀️
✔Tracked: yes
✔Calories: under... going to have a popsicle to get to 1000😫
✔Exercise: nope.
Im still sick. Thinking of going to doctors tomorrow. But if anyone has ever dealt with VA they would know why im hesitant. I don't have 6 hours to sit in a waiting room.
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Daily post for TUESDAY
Track: YES
Calories: OVER
Exercise: 4km morning (26 min), 22min HIIT @ lunch, full body weights after work
Water:100oz
Comments:
Period is here🙄 and already 1 pound up... I ate a few extra carbs and hope Im still burning ketones in the morning since I did quite a bit of exercise. Doing intermittent fasting so I won't be eating until 2:45, a 19 hour fast.1 -
Tuesday June 4th
Weigh In - Week #1
PW: 197.6
CW: 195.2
Daily Post Tuesday Jue 4th
Track: No
Calories: Probably under. Only ate a few things, allergies are killing me
Exercise: Yes - HIIT, Swim team practice
Water: 80oz
Steps: 8,7194 -
**Late Intro**
Hi all!!!! I'm back for another month. Hopefully this month things will fall into place. You guys rock!! This group has kept me from falling off this weight loss and fitness path. I know sometimes I am quiet and don't say much or I may miss a day or two posting but I do look forward to this post and people in this group.
My name is Gena, I started my fitness journey this year weighing 228 lbs on January 19. My goal weight is 150 lbs which I hope to achieve by 2020. My current weight starting June's challenge is 197.6 lbs so I have 47.6 lbs to go. I was recently diagnosed with an eating disorder which I am now struggling with mentally. I have no idea why this bothers me but it does. When I called it emotional eating it was ok but when a doctor puts a name on it things change.
Prior to this weight gain I was athletic and fit, I had to eat nonstop just to maintain what little weight I had. Three children and a stressful career led me to top out at 250 lbs which is more than my frame can handle. I gained a whole other me in this process and she needs to go. There is not enough room for both of us. I have started this journey many times and I have succeeded twice. First time in 1994 baby #2 ended that journey but was well worth it. Then again in 1999 and baby #3 made her appearance. Time to get my sexy back and enjoy my retirement.
My goal for this month is to:
#1. Post daily and interact with the group. I do better when I hold myself accountable.
#2. Increase my steps
#3. Increase water intake
#4. Continue my journey my way and stop comparing myself to others who have succeeded at a faster rate.
#5. Enjoy this journey have fun and get fit in the process
#6. Break 190 lbs.6 -
Daily post for TUESDAY
Track: YES
Calories: OVER
Exercise: 4km morning (26 min), 22min HIIT @ lunch, full body weights after work
Water:100oz
Comments:
Period is here🙄 and already 1 pound up... I ate a few extra carbs and hope Im still burning ketones in the morning since I did quite a bit of exercise. Doing intermittent fasting so I won't be eating until 2:45, a 19 hour fast.
Ugh welcome period right? Mines been here for the last 6 days and I don't know about you but it just makes me STARVING! Makes being controlled so much harder!! 😩1 -
Daily Post: Tuesday 6/4
Track: Yes
Calories: Under
Steps: 12,951
Exercise: 2 miles running on the treadmill, Yard work keeping my bamboo in check.4 -
Username: lesockie
Weigh in week: June Week 1
Weigh in day: Wednesday
Previous week's weight: 178.2 lbs
Today's weight: 175.0 lbs
Let me know if I posted that incorrectly!7 -
Daily post for Tuesday
Track: yes
Calories: nope, definitely over...
Exercise: 165 squats, stairs at work, and walked a 5K
Water: 180 oz
I did pretty well until after the 5K. I stopped at McD's on the way home (it was already almost 9pm) and logged that food. No big deal.
It was the popcorner chips that I ate. 3 bags of them!! That's what sent me over the edge.... I wanted more snacks for my hour drive home.... So I ate them. If it weren't for those, I would have been under. Oh well!
I know I will have a gain this week, and it will be a combo of the food fest weekend, plus the water retention from the 5K. I don't do that much exercise, so I am very sore and I know it will show on my Thursday weigh in. But that's ok.
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Feel bettercydneebauman wrote: »📣📣Daily check in📣📣
☀️Tuesday June 4th☀️
✔Tracked: yes
✔Calories: under... going to have a popsicle to get to 1000😫
✔Exercise: nope.
Im still sick. Thinking of going to doctors tomorrow. But if anyone has ever dealt with VA they would know why im hesitant. I don't have 6 hours to sit in a waiting room.**Late Intro**
Hi all!!!! I'm back for another month. Hopefully this month things will fall into place. You guys rock!! This group has kept me from falling off this weight loss and fitness path. I know sometimes I am quiet and don't say much or I may miss a day or two posting but I do look forward to this post and people in this group.
My name is Gena, I started my fitness journey this year weighing 228 lbs on January 19. My goal weight is 150 lbs which I hope to achieve by 2020. My current weight starting June's challenge is 197.6 lbs so I have 47.6 lbs to go. I was recently diagnosed with an eating disorder which I am now struggling with mentally. I have no idea why this bothers me but it does. When I called it emotional eating it was ok but when a doctor puts a name on it things change.
Prior to this weight gain I was athletic and fit, I had to eat nonstop just to maintain what little weight I had. Three children and a stressful career led me to top out at 250 lbs which is more than my frame can handle. I gained a whole other me in this process and she needs to go. There is not enough room for both of us. I have started this journey many times and I have succeeded twice. First time in 1994 baby #2 ended that journey but was well worth it. Then again in 1999 and baby #3 made her appearance. Time to get my sexy back and enjoy my retirement.
My goal for this month is to:
#1. Post daily and interact with the group. I do better when I hold myself accountable.
#2. Increase my steps
#3. Increase water intake
#4. Continue my journey my way and stop comparing myself to others who have succeeded at a faster rate.
#5. Enjoy this journey have fun and get fit in the process
#6. Break 190 lbs.
Great goals. You got this!!!Username: lesockie
Weigh in week: June Week 1
Weigh in day: Wednesday
Previous week's weight: 178.2 lbs
Today's weight: 175.0 lbs
Let me know if I posted that incorrectly!
Nice loss1 -
6.3 Daily Check IN (Tue)🌷🌺💐🌹
Track: Yes✔️
Calories: Yes ✔️ I will be for the day.
Exercise: One hour barre 🏋️♀️ and three mile hike 🥾.
Comments: Barre was awesome! 🔥💃🤸♀️👏👍3 -
Username: Fitness327wk
Week: June week 1
PW = 140
CW=138.5
Let’s go! 💃🤸♀️👏👍🔥6 -
Fitness327wk wrote: »Username: Fitness327wk
Week: June week 1
PW = 140
CW=138.5
Let’s go! 💃🤸♀️👏👍🔥
Excellent loss 👌 It must feel good being in the 130s now 🙌🏻
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⭐️NSV⭐️
Today when I was walking to the shop, I realised that my thighs no longer rub together at the top! I actually have a little gap between the tops of my thighs and I can’t believe it! I only use my exercise bike maybe 2-3 times a week but my legs and bottom are more defined now 😊 36lbs ago, my thighs and bottom liked to do this jiggle when I walked but that’s gone too 😅4 -
@o0kody0o Awesome! 👏💃🔥👍1
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Username: jmitts2
Weigh in Week: June, Week 1
Weigh in Day: Wednesday
Previous Weight: 227
Current Weight: 226
Comments- Stupid scale haha, oh well... will do better next week.2 -
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Daily Post (Tuesday)
Track: yes
Calories: under
Exercise: none0 -
Daily check in June 4
Track: Yes
Calories: Under
Exercise: Yes. 45 min taekwondo class. Class two days in a row, a bit sore today. Good sore. 😁
Sorry I’ve been MIA again. Struggling to get back and stay in routine after s few fun weekends. Still lossing just fluctuating a lot. Need to get back to checking in here daily again.
Just did my measurements yesterday. Overall, from 13 points, I’ve lost 29.25 inches! Most in my abdomen. Think it’s picked up since I started karate classes, especially in my legs. I’d recommend measuring to anyone that doesn’t!
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I know I am just getting started...but I expected more...been calorie counting since May 26th. Went from 176.6 to 172.2 but have been stuck here for the last five days. While I have only done minimal work outs...my days have been filled with starting the garden (rather large garden), tearing out the ceiling of my porch (this took two days of being up and down a ladder, pulling, banging, prying over my head, then hauling to the trailer) plus other labor intensive chores. I just didn't think I would hit a plateau already. Feeling frustrated already. I know I need to keep going ...just ugh.2
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Username: eamitch88
Weigh in week: June Week 1
Weigh in day: Wednesday
Previous week's weight: 232
Today's weight: 228.65 -
@CourtneyLomonaco Way to stay under your calories!!
@jmitts2 A loss is still a loss, and you're doing great!!
@o0kody0o That's super exciting, congrats!! What a huge NSV!
@Fitness327wk Awesome loss and nice day!!
@tinak33 Drink extra water, it helps with water retention, I know that sounds weird, but it does. Hang in there, doing a 5k is awesome and regardless of what the scale says, you should be proud!!
@lesockie Awesome loss, way to start June!!
@Gadgetgirl259 Nice day, yard work is a great workout, I'll be hitting some yard work this morning too!!
@vicky2767 Great day, nice exercise!!
@CindyJNC1963 Yeah, I sort of wanted to do it again, it really helps keep me thinking about my goals because there's money on the line, but if we're honest, I'm getting to the point now where I'm nearing my original goal and I am going to have to think about what's next and really I'm not sure how much actual fat is left to lose and I'm building more muscle again to lift heavier, so my actual weight will be hard to gauge so I decided against it.
@genajonas Glad you're back for June!! I understand how you feel about the difference between being aware of your relationship to food and labeling it a disorder, but the important part isn't that it is or isn't a disorder, it's that you are aware and can make changes and overcome the obstacle, which is really the way to look at it, you can do this. Your goals are super solid, and you're off to a great start!
@aadubb Remember to take in extra water during that time of the month, sounds weird, but extra water does help with water retention, and also another thing that sort of can help is watching your carbs a bit more closely as carbs also help you to retain water so if you're worried about it, there can be a little bit you can do to sort of mitigate it, or you can choose not to worry about it realizing that it is also normal and happens to us all and that next week the scale will be kinder....
@cydneebauman Hang in there, and I hope you're feeling better soon!!0 -
Hi Slimsons! I've had a break these last 4 days. On Saturday, we had an out of town wedding. It was great visiting with family that we only get to see once a year. Sunday we pulled the camper to a water park type place. It was a very relaxing and much needed break. Unfortunately, I did not track my calories for 4 days and feel it and the scale shows it. I started daily weighing again this morning and wow... the numbers made a huge leap in an upward direction. Wonder how long it will take me to get them going on a downward trend. Hoping it drops a little by my weigh in on Friday.1
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I know I am just getting started...but I expected more...been calorie counting since May 26th. Went from 176.6 to 172.2 but have been stuck here for the last five days. While I have only done minimal work outs...my days have been filled with starting the garden (rather large garden), tearing out the ceiling of my porch (this took two days of being up and down a ladder, pulling, banging, prying over my head, then hauling to the trailer) plus other labor intensive chores. I just didn't think I would hit a plateau already. Feeling frustrated already. I know I need to keep going ...just ugh.
@skkayy Do you only count calories or look at all your nutrient numbers? I watch my macros closely and my calories just fall into place. I drastically reduced my carbs, increased my protein(not doing Keto), watch my salt and try and get enough fiber. I get a few days of activity a week. I’ve never been so successful losing before! Not everyone succeeds in the same way but it’s worth a try. 😁
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Username: lesockie
Weigh in week: June Week 1
Weigh in day: Wednesday
Previous week's weight: 178.2 lbs
Today's weight: 175.0 lbs
Let me know if I posted that incorrectly!
Woot Woot! Great first week well done!!Fitness327wk wrote: »6.3 Daily Check IN (Tue)🌷🌺💐🌹
Track: Yes✔️
Calories: Yes ✔️ I will be for the day.
Exercise: One hour barre 🏋️♀️ and three mile hike 🥾.
Comments: Barre was awesome! 🔥💃🤸♀️👏👍
I love barre! It's super hard to get into my local class.though as it's so popular!⭐️NSV⭐️
Today when I was walking to the shop, I realised that my thighs no longer rub together at the top! I actually have a little gap between the tops of my thighs and I can’t believe it! I only use my exercise bike maybe 2-3 times a week but my legs and bottom are more defined now 😊 36lbs ago, my thighs and bottom liked to do this jiggle when I walked but that’s gone too 😅
Yessss! What a great NSV....I can't wait to get to that point again!!
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I know I am just getting started...but I expected more...been calorie counting since May 26th. Went from 176.6 to 172.2 but have been stuck here for the last five days. While I have only done minimal work outs...my days have been filled with starting the garden (rather large garden), tearing out the ceiling of my porch (this took two days of being up and down a ladder, pulling, banging, prying over my head, then hauling to the trailer) plus other labor intensive chores. I just didn't think I would hit a plateau already. Feeling frustrated already. I know I need to keep going ...just ugh.
I started to get a bit frustrated with myself because I had been losing weight consistently each week for the past 4 months and then for about 10 days my weight went up about 1lb and stayed like that. I changed my eating patterns up a bit and ate some different foods to my usual etc and my weight has started to go down again. We all hit little bumps along the way and it really is frustrating but like you said, you just need to keep going and I’m sure this time next week your weight will have went down again. If you weigh daily I’d recommended the Happy Scale app (for iPhone) or Libra Scale I think it’s called (for Android). I have the Happy Scale app and it gives you a moving average weight which can be reassuring to see when you’re weight doesn’t seem to be going in the right direction. It also gives you weight predictions and mini goals to work towards 🙂
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Daily check in for Tuesday, June 4
Track: yes
Calories: yes - under my original target, even more under if you count exercise!
Water: yes, almost 100 oz (really need to get more, but I seem to be starting later in the day this week so far...)
Exercise: YES! I pulled out one of my old (not that old, maybe a month ago) training sessions, which ended up mostly lower body, plus a little core and some upper body. I added 10 lbs to my deadlift, 5 lbs to my goblet squat, and 5 lbs to another exercise that I can't remember the name of right now (t-bar push, or something). After my warm up and all the strength exercises and a little stretching, I realized I was at 55 minutes, so I got on the treadmill for 5 minutes. It was a slow, cool-down speed walk, but that's part of why i love having an activity tracker again. But man, I'm definitely a little sore today. Hoping to get some cardio in after work, but I'll see how I feel.3 -
batgirl140 wrote: »Daily check in June 4
Track: Yes
Calories: Under
Exercise: Yes. 45 min taekwondo class. Class two days in a row, a bit sore today. Good sore. 😁
Sorry I’ve been MIA again. Struggling to get back and stay in routine after s few fun weekends. Still lossing just fluctuating a lot. Need to get back to checking in here daily again.
Just did my measurements yesterday. Overall, from 13 points, I’ve lost 29.25 inches! Most in my abdomen. Think it’s picked up since I started karate classes, especially in my legs. I’d recommend measuring to anyone that doesn’t!
WOW Beth!! What a great change!! Congrats!1 -
⭐️NSV⭐️
Today when I was walking to the shop, I realised that my thighs no longer rub together at the top! I actually have a little gap between the tops of my thighs and I can’t believe it! I only use my exercise bike maybe 2-3 times a week but my legs and bottom are more defined now 😊 36lbs ago, my thighs and bottom liked to do this jiggle when I walked but that’s gone too 😅
THAT is awesome!! You're doing great---you should be proud!1
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