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  • victorious55
    victorious55 Posts: 3,553 Member
    @johicks I am so sorry for my participation or weigh-in this pass week. I have been very stressed and sick. But I am recovery. I will be back as soon as possible. There is no letting go... This journey is about my health and life. :)
  • jwall309
    jwall309 Posts: 332 Member
    Daily Post (Tuesday)

    Track: Yes
    Calories: Over by 14, 1374/1360
    Day: BF made a pasta dinner tonight....did my best to record it and guess serving size of what he put in it. I love him, but even after all these months of me meticulously tracking, he still doesn't bother to measure what he puts in our food when he cooks for both of us, a bit frustrating. And on the other hand, I avoid saying too much cause I don't want to seem ungrateful when he takes care of dinner and has it ready when I get home from work....but it is what it is, it happened, moving on
  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    @victorious55 ~ I am so sorry you are ill. You are being thought of and well wishes being sent. Take care. We WILL be here when you're better. HUGS
    @jwall309 ~LOL I just about had a heart attack. Thanks for the HIIT cardio moment and laugh. When I first glanced at your post I saw 14,374. My eyes didn't read the 1 in your post... 14, 1374. LOL. I of course read it again and said, "Phew! Slow down, Jo." Lol I too struggle with gratitude towards hubby when he cooks. It's frustrating, but what can we do? I WILL measure what I can and mine doesn't mind me asking questions about how much of this or that he put in. I wonder how @Tomkinsone is doing? Her bf cooks for her, too. All we can do is our best. Maybe you can ask him to give you the recipe, especially if you like it and he plans to make it again.
  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    Daily Post (Wednesday 6/19)
    Track: Yes ✔
    Calories: over, but under maintenance ✔
    Exercise: Yes ✔
    8+ water: 15+ ✔
    Daily Goals/Habits:
    • Morning Affirmations: ✔
    • Plan / pre-log food ✔
    • Exercise goals> 2-3x/day, 30+m, 2-3/wk resistance: =60 mins ✔
      60mins
      =35m am workout
      12m bike
      15m Upper Body toning BodyFit by Amy - using 5# weights.
      3m Glider ~upper/lower
      5m Stretch
      =10m walk mid-day
      =15+m yard work w/mom
    • One post-dinner snack: ONE. ✔
    • Kitchen Closed! - YES! ✔
    My legs were a little too sore to do upper & lower body weight training; so it was just some arms. I am really liking that BodyFit by Amy. I’m glad to report that my entire body is NOT sore. LOL I thought for sure after that workout of the triceps this morning, that I’d still be feeling it tonight. Especially since I used weights today! On my way to work some of our friends’ kids were having a bake sale. I had some quarters in the car so thought what they hay…. I can always give them away. Well! I put two of the items in my mom’s freezer, put one in my freezer for Sunday’s breakfast, and ate ⅓ of the other and threw the rest away. I told myself when I decided to keep them. I am going to FIRST figure out the best I can the calories to make an informed decision. So after dinner with mom (we had a yummy wedge salad and some shrimp and pork. Yum!), I figured out one item and holy cow!! It’s loaded. So that’s when I figured I could only have a taste. I thought “Okay, I’ll have that when I get home, I’ll taste it and freeze the rest for tomorrow.” I got home found the house a disaster. Hubby had a friend over that he’s helping sell books. Dinner was still out and he’s passed out in bed, the dog barking and in its kennel. I was NOT happy! My first thought was FINE! I’ll eat the whole thing! I calmed down and started to put things away in a very noisy fashion! Not out of anger, but to just be rude. (I’m evil, aren’t I !?) Then I had to put my stuff away. I had myself giggling a little because I couldn't find where I set my bags down. My normal spot was still covered in books. So I went back out to the car. Looked in the living room, kitchen, laundry room, and my office. Then repeated. Ooops! Silly me, they were on the floor behind the desk where I couldn’t see from the doorway. LOL So that lightened my spirits. I put my tea in the microwave to be heated. Froze the one thing, then cut off a piece. It was good, but not that good! So I soaked it in water and threw it away. I chose to let it go to WASTE, not my waist! And then I thought I still needed a few more minutes to settle down and in for the night, so you all get this long story! And I feel better, chewing my gum and sipping my tea I am. I was hoping there would be more posts for me to comment on…. But oh well! MOre for the morning. So… the good news… mom & I had fun making a nice light dinner and then some yard work at her house and then sat outside to enjoy the fresh air and cool breeze. She’s taking pride in being able to do the lawn herself. My dad passed away in 2013 and he was meticulous about keeping up the yard. She wasn’t able to do it in years past and now she is healthy and wants to be able to do it. So proud of her. I’m blessed to be able to spend so much time with her. Anyhooo! That ONE moment of my night didn’t ruin my good day or all my good efforts towards my overall wellness. I can now go to bed with a peaceful mind and happy heart. Thanks for letting me share!!
  • ajaia2001
    ajaia2001 Posts: 216 Member
    Daily Post (Wednesday)

    Track: Yes
    Calories: Under
    Exercise: 1 hr-bootcamp
    Goal/Day: Surprisingly after the 2 hr workout yesterday I thought I would be extremely sore today but actually not that sore at all. After bootcamp class today though my fatigue level is high right now so it's gonna be an early night 😴
  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    ajaia2001 wrote: »
    Daily Post (Wednesday)

    Track: Yes
    Calories: Under
    Exercise: 1 hr-bootcamp
    Goal/Day: Surprisingly after the 2 hr workout yesterday I thought I would be extremely sore today but actually not that sore at all. After bootcamp class today though my fatigue level is high right now so it's gonna be an early night 😴

    Absolutely amazing & inspiring!
  • skullsandskeletons
    skullsandskeletons Posts: 675 Member
    Daily post Wednesday June 19:
    Tracked: yes
    Calories: under
    Exercise: no

    Exhausting day at work. Good night friends!
  • JamieD328
    JamieD328 Posts: 976 Member
    Daily post Wednesday
    Track: Yes
    Calories: Under.
    Water: Not bad, but not great.
    Exercise: only a few minutes in the pool and a few chasing the kids in the yard.
  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    @skullsandskeletons ~ Way to go on Wednesday!
    @JamieD328 ~ A good day. And some is better than none. :)
  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    OPTIONAL MINI CHALLENGE- WEEK #4 JUNE
    Who says you need a gym? Or a machine? Or a video?
    What can you do in the last week of June?
    How many days in a row? How many of each exercise?
    Set yourself up for success. Make a plan.
    Report back at the end of the week as to what you were able to accomplish. Remember...
    YOU CAN DO IT!!
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  • Hey3432
    Hey3432 Posts: 20 Member
    Weigh in time
    Username: Hey3432
    PW: 173
    CW: 171.8
  • JamieD328
    JamieD328 Posts: 976 Member
    Username JamieD328
    Thursday Weigh in
    June Week 3
    PW: 160.8 (I think?)
    CW: 159.4
  • jwall309
    jwall309 Posts: 332 Member
    Daily Post (Wednesday)

    Track: Yes
    Calories: Over by just a bit, 1378/1360
    Day: Didn't eat much volume today, everything I ate was just higher calorie, but surprisingly I wasn't starving. I think I was distracted so I didn't notice being hungry/ or get bored and want to snack. Work has been stressful and irritating this week and then had to do groceries after work, so was just a tedious day. Thankfully its almost Friday!

    Scale has been irritating me for the past 3 days. Went up a bit and hasn't budged since even though I've been doing pretty well on plan. We will see how weigh-in tomorrow goes.
  • Fivepts
    Fivepts Posts: 517 Member
    Daily Post Thursday
    Track: Yes
    Carbs: Over
    Sugar: blew it
    Flour: None
    Overeating: No
    Sitting here with a stomachache from drinking some sugary drinks that I know I shouldn't have drunk. Don't know when I will learn that fizz, caffeine, and sugar are a deadly combination for me! I am dreading weighing in tomorrow but I have had a bit of an epiphany. I realized that for years my lack of wisdom about what I was eating, my constant fight of trying to maintain moderation and the end result of packing on the weight has squelched my joy. I have decided that if my joy for life is dampened it's not going to be due to me beating myself up about how I look. I know I look fine now (this is a huge mental adjustment for me as I have always been chubby) and I need to start enjoying my new life and not beat myself up for the past. Every day I am trying to do better with my little slips, trying to recover quickly and trying not to let them turn into long term binges. Also, I am trying to learn little tricks that will allow me to stay on track.
  • red1185
    red1185 Posts: 388 Member
    I didn’t do anything yesterday, except some mild cleaning around the house, and I had several glasses of wine last night. I told myself that by not doing anything AND having wine I have to get some good exercise in today. So I set my alarm to 7, so I could take my dog on a walk before it became blazing hot. Unfortunately I just turned it off, and went back to sleep. I woke up around 9, and laid there arguing with myself about getting up and exercising, vs just sitting on the couch with coffee. Before I convinced myself otherwise, I was up, out of bed, and putting on my exercise gear. I made myself do it. I did another day of my Couch to 5K app - so I ran/walked for 30 minutes. I’m so glad I forced myself to do it! I know it’s all worth it, and I keep telling myself: no more excuses! And so far, I’ve been holding onto that mentality, and I’m so happy and proud that I have!
    NO MORE EXCUSES
    MARATHON NOT A SPRINT

    Good luck, and happy losing everybody!!
  • Pearl4686
    Pearl4686 Posts: 918 Member
    Daily check in
    Run: been doing C25K. How is that going for you @red1185 ? I'm on week 4 run 2 and it's pretty though, i totally identify with 'making myself do it'. I used to really have to psyche myself into it but now I've partnered up with my teenage son so he pushes me!
    Track: yes, under!
    Mind: sorry I've been MIA, I've been struggling to get back in the zone for awhile. Now finally back and I seriously hope nothing throws me as it's such a struggle to climb out of the rut.
  • germaine_yee
    germaine_yee Posts: 299 Member
    Username: germaine_yee
    Week: Friday June Week 3
    PW = 127.97 lb
    CW= 125.44 lb

    Thanks =)
  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    Good an insightful posts tonight. More comments in the morning. Tired tonight. A good tired.

    Daily Post (Thursday 6/20)
    Track: Yes ✔
    Calories: under 1200 ✔
    Exercise: Yes ✔
    8+ water: 13+ ✔
    Daily Goals/Habits:
    • Morning Affirmations: ✔
    • Plan / pre-log food ✔
    • Exercise goals> 2-3x/day, 30+m, 2-3/wk resistance: =53+ mins ✔
      2 mile walk
    • One post-dinner snack: NONE. ✔
    • Kitchen Closed! - YES! ✔
    I didn’t “feel” like doing a morning workout in the house. And feel like my body needed “shake up!” So I routed a 2-mile morning walk BEFORE work! I work downtown in a small village which is .4 miles from mom’s house. There is a public parking lot 2 blocks from my work. I parked there and walked a route on the outskirts of the village that took me by the lake on one of my favorite peaceful roads up to mom’s, then a 30+ minute break at mom’s, then back to my car via a more direct route and then to work. 2+ miles! BOOM!! It took 38 minutes to do about 1.6 miles with a potty stop at the park. That left enough time to cool off and a 40+ minute visit with mom. It was cool enough today to do this. Feels awesome!! I'm a little sore, but it hurts so good! I am satiated after a yummy sensible dinner and relaxed. Ready for bed!
  • ajaia2001
    ajaia2001 Posts: 216 Member
    Daily Post (Thursday)

    Track: Yes
    Calories: Under
    Exercise: 20 mins - elliptical machine
    Goal/Day: Today was rough. After the past few days of high intensity exercise, I couldn't get myself to do any more than 20 mins on the elliptical. My body is tired and a bit sore. Hopefully tomorrow's weigh in will be a good one!!
  • skullsandskeletons
    skullsandskeletons Posts: 675 Member
    Daily post Thursday June 20:
    Tracked: yes
    Calories: under
    Exercise: no

    Although I haven’t been exercising per se, the last 3 weeks I have been running around like a chicken with my head cut off! Work is hectic but going good.
  • jupdyke
    jupdyke Posts: 325 Member
    Daily post Thursday June 20:
    Tracked: yes
    Calories: under
    Exercise: Yes - Upper fix workout. Couldn't run due to more rain.

    It was a good day. We got through the end of year awards today. So glad tomorrow is Friday. I'm tired out.
  • JamieD328
    JamieD328 Posts: 976 Member
    Daily Post Thursday
    Track: no
    Calories: guessing over
    Exercise: I did a few of the exercises from @johicks mini challenge, but not a full days worth.

    I started the day with okay intentions, but I ate a bit of theater popcorn with my kids. I took them to the last nearby theater playing Endgame. I felt like I avoided spoilers as best I could, and was mostly surprised, but I may have to actually go to the theater alone from now on when there is a movie I really want to see. I went on 5 separate trips to the bathroom with my kids...
  • wander216
    wander216 Posts: 90 Member
    June 20
    Tracked calories and under
    Exersize no, but climbed a ladder all day to paint😁
  • Pearl4686
    Pearl4686 Posts: 918 Member
    Friday weigh in
    PW:183.2
    cw:180.4
    Woohoo finally!
  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    How are you creating your future?


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    ME? ... Good habits! Positive Self-talk! Not beating myself up when I make mistakes!
  • lovethyneighbor
    lovethyneighbor Posts: 359 Member
    Lovethyneighbor
    Friday
    06/21/19 week
    PW: 214.8
    CW: 212.6
  • johicks
    johicks Posts: 1,991 Member
    @Hey3432~ Awesome loss! 🎈 🎊 So happy for you. Good job this week. Keep charging forward for a good finish to the end of June’s challenge. Next weigh-in is the last for June. You can do it!
    @JamieD328~ Great loss. Thanks for the ? after your PW… I have PW 161. So loss of 1.6#...🎈 🎊 That’s awesome! So excited!! Keep pushing hard through the week to end June big! You can do it!
    @jwall309~ Wednesday. Good job to stay in control of what you can control, you. 👍 Crazy!! My scale did the same this week. Hence that 2-mile walk yesterday. It worked! :) Plus, I finally got 8 solid hours of sleep. Hoping for a good number for you this morning.
    @Fivepts~ Thursday… Why don’t we listen to our bodies instead of our taste buds!? I love your epiphany. You can do it! 👏🏽 Our mental image doesn’t always reflect what we see in the mirror when weight is lost. Keep your positive happy self-talk constant. Keep posting here, too. We will give you the support you need.
    @red1185 ~ Good job getting yourself out the door!! Stay strong! Remember motivation goes away, it’s the determination and making of habits that will stay. 🏃 👊 You can do it!!
    @Perla4686 ~ 💗💗LOVE💗💗 How you did your post “run” “track” “mind” …. I feel like our team name is the best!! It truly sets us up for success and the continues journey we are on our new lifestyle! Glad you’re back in the zone and have your son by your side pushing you! So happy for you!! You are doing great! 🏃 👊 Keep going strong! Awesome loss!!! 🎈 🎊 So thrilled for you. Push through this last week of the month for a good finish!
    @germaine_yee ~ Wooohoooo! Great loss! 2.53# 🎈 🎊 So awesome! Keep pushing hard through this last week of the June challenge for a good finish. You can do it! It’s exciting to see the pounds drop off! So happy for you!
    @ajaia2001~ I applaud you 👏🏽 for your Thursday 20-minute workout! You did something vs nothing, even though you were sore. Good habits! I’m sure you will get in a good rest day over the weekend. Have you ever considering Yoga or a good stretching working out? Looking forward to today’s weigh-in. You’re doing great!
    @skullsandskeletons~ You’re doing great! 👍 Keep tracking and staying at or below calorie goal. :)
    @jupdyke~ Rain rain go away! The Farmer’s Almanac says cool wet summer. BOOOOO!! Now that I don’t have cherries to do this summer, I want to play a little more. And you run! Hope your vacation weather cooperates. But! You motivate and set a good example for us… we can do it regardless of the weather! Good upper body workout! 👏🏽
    @JamieD328~ You may not have tracked, but you did some deliberate movements! 👏🏽 Hope it felt great! Does taking 5 trips to bathroom count of exercise!? LOL It’s at least keeping the blood flowing, not just the bladder empty. :)
    @wander216~ Good Thursday on tracking!! :) Hope the painting is fun.
    @lovethyneighbor~ Nice loss! Great job in working hard to get that back off. 👏🏽 Hope you have another good week!!

    Just loved all the posts!! I read them yesterday throughout the day to stay motivated and inspired… THANK YOU and last night to stay on track… THANK YOU!! Sorry I didn’t comment then, but it takes a little more time on the mobile and I get frustrated! So it worked out this morning to get me motivated, focused, and determined to do what I need to get done…. It’s upper body day!
    Have a great day!
    JUST FOR TODAY!
    I CAN DO IT!
    I CREATE MY FUTURE!
    and remember we are . . .
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    The three elements of what it takes to be successful at weight-loss and keeping it off are:
    Run -keep moving
    Track -know what you’re eating/ drinking
    Mind -train your brain to be positive about yourself and okay with change(s).
  • ajaia2001
    ajaia2001 Posts: 216 Member
    User Name: ajaia2001
    Weigh in week: June - wk3
    Weigh in day: Friday
    Previous Weight: 165.0
    Current Weight: 161.6

    WOW 😳 I was expecting a loss but not this much. Glad to see my soreness is not in vain 😂😂
  • jwall309
    jwall309 Posts: 332 Member
    jwall309
    Week3
    Friday
    PW: 173.6
    CW: 172.8

    Annoyed the scale is stuck at this number since Tuesday. Saturday, Sunday, and Monday I weighed in much lower than this, and I wrongfully expected to stay at the lower weight, since my weekdays are always on point...my body had other ideas.
  • jwall309
    jwall309 Posts: 332 Member
    Daily Post (Thursday)

    Track: yes
    Calories: Under, 1326/1360
    Day: BF made dinner again, so did my best to estimate calories based on ingredients he used and a recipe he loosely followed. Very annoyed at the scale this week, going to start taking measurements as another method of tracking since the past few weeks Ive been increasingly frustrated with the scale.
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