TEAM: Gutbusters (September)
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes 2 running sessions.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes.
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crystalbarton31
September Week 1
PW: 191.6
CW: 190.6
I think I will stick to Sunday weigh-ins
with my daughter starting preprimary next week, weekends will actually be less busy lol 1 -
Happy Sunday! Welcome to Week 1 for September, Gutbusters!
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 been 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: September 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.
• Team Dynamics!
A successful month will also include checking in each day with our team. Strive to become acquainted with everyone on the team and encourage each other in the successes and failures we will all experience. Our members are invited to post daily following the guidelines of another challenge called UAC (Ultimate Accountability Challenge). Very simple, but effective, in keeping us focused on our health goals. Please feel free to join that monthly challenge as well. @RangerRickL does a fantastic job there of keeping us motivated daily. I don’t think I’d be as far along on my journey if it wasn’t for TBL and UAC. If you’d like to participate in those guidelines, post this daily with the results.
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes?
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day?
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank?
Along with our daily check-ins, we will also have mini-challenges weekly. I do not want to be the only person coming up with these ideas so if you think of something that may be a good challenge during the week you can post the ideas on the monthly thread or send them to me privately.
• I'm still confused. Who can help me?
Just ask a question here and tag your captain (@BonnieHosk85), or your co-captain (@motis367). We do our best to reply as soon as possible. We want you to succeed as much as we want success for ourselves. If you miss your weigh-in, we will message you to remind you. Because we care. If you need to drop out for the month, just let us know. Feel free to private message us if you need to.
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This week’s mini-challenge is to choose healthy fats in your meals.
Eat good fat. Fat doesn’t make you fat, it’s the sugar and processing (especially in low-fat foods)! Choose healthy fats like avocado, coconut oil, nuts, seeds, and flaxseeds as well as fatty fish like salmon, sardines, and mackerel. Fat gives you energy, healthy skin and hair and supports weight loss by helping you stay full and reduce cravings for sugar. Just control your portion as 1 gram of fat has twice the calories of carbs and proteins.
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/healthy-eating/choosing-healthy-fats.htm
Today we’re looking for weigh-ins from:
@allietuge
@crystalbarton31 - great loss!
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September week 1
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allietuge
September week 1
PW: 167.7
CW: 166.9
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Hello Team Members,
I’m Fatima, from New Jersey, 1st real challenge and i’m pumped about it! Hope we all have a very successful GutBusters September.1 -
Hello everyone, Thank you for adding me to the challenge. I'm Carol, 47 I live in the UK. I'm married with 2 grown up children and 4 grandchildren. I've been struggling with trying to lose weight so joined the challenge for some accountability! Wishing everyone a good loss for September :-)1
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Hi everyone,
I’m Diana 36 from Phoenix. This is my first challenge I’ve done so I’m excited for this upcoming month!1 -
Hi Everyone!
I'm Kelly from Ontario, Canada. I'm brand new to MFP and excited to start my journey to better health with this challenge. My goal for this first month is to exercise, cut alcohol, and make better food and portion choices.1 -
Welcome to our newest members:
@Cspdb3 - Hi Diana, so glad to have you join the fam!!
@FatimaStartsAllOver - Hi Fatima. Welcome! We're glad you're here!
@kellystarrn - Hi Kelly, glad you're with us. You'll find great support here. Be sure to check in every day!
@Caroljayne1 - Hi Carol, you've joined a great accountability group. We're glad you're here with us!
Great loss, @allietuge!
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, water aerobics 30 minutes
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? YesSept 1 ex✅cal goal✅track all✅1 -
Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes. I took a 9 mile walk with my elder son.
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes. He treated me to lunch and I was good.
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes.4 -
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, elliptical 30 min
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? No ,carbs killed me today
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes2 -
@BonnieHosk85 It was the best walk ever! He's got my dad's long legs and I had to put in a bit of an effort to keep up so there was a little exercise involved. I only get to see him every few months and then usually I have to share him with the rest of the family but for nine miles my 6'4" 30 year old baby was all mine.3
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Love it!! Enjoy every minute!!
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes, rode my bike with family for 30 minutes
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Nope - that labor day cheeseburger pushed me way over the edge
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes, keeps me honest! I know I overate but that's okay- I'll do better tomorrow2 -
Keepingtrack1234 wrote: »
Thanks friend!!! I want to get some more outside walks before the cold begins!! I hope we get some kind of Fall this year!
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Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes - walked around an amusement park for 3 hours!!
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? No - treated myself to a scoop of ice cream and some bbq for dinner
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? No
New day tomorrow and start to a better week!1 -
Username: fe452436
September week 1
PW:206.5 lbs
CW:206 lbs
Recording late as I was traveling back home.Getting better.This time I faced the worst pains in my leg and numbness off and on.My body alignment is out of order.Body has moved to right side and not coming back .Do pray for me.
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Did I exercise for 20 minutes? No. Rest day.
Did I track everything? Yes.
Was I within budget? No.
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Be sure to check out our August thread where you will see that The Biggest Loser for the month of August was our very own Karen, who has also given up smoking and still was The Biggest Loser!! So proud of you, Karen!!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10755450/team-gutbusters-august#latestTHE AUGUST'S BIGGEST LOSER IS ..... @Shewhoismany. WITH AN AMAZING LOSS OF 8.92% BODY WEIGHT!!!! BRAVO!!
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THE TEAM WHO LOST THE GREATEST PERCENTAGE IN AUGUST IS ..... GUTBUSTERS!!!
AWESOME JOB, TEAM GUTBUSTERS!
with a loss of 81.7 lbs.11 -
Good morning! Happy Labor Day to our USA members.
@fe452436, I've changed your starting weight for September to 206. Please be sure to weigh in on Friday for September's week 1 weight. Hope you're feeling better very soon!
Today we’re looking for weigh-ins from:
@12sarah2015
@audreypawdrey
@BB_1033
@Kenyaa3
@LesIckaBod
@looneycatblue
Please post using this template:
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September week 1
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Later today my kiddos are leaving for their homes and I'm going to do some meal prep. Cooking up some salmon to get my healthy fats in for this week's challenge. What are you adding to your diet this week to increase your healthy fats?3 -
I am adding some nuts (walnut or almond) each day in a small amount to my lunch.
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BonnieHosk85 wrote: »Be sure to check out our August thread where you will see that The Biggest Loser for the month of August was our very own Karen, who has also given up smoking and still was The Biggest Loser!! So proud of you, Karen!!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10755450/team-gutbusters-august#latestTHE AUGUST'S BIGGEST LOSER IS ..... @Shewhoismany. WITH AN AMAZING LOSS OF 8.92% BODY WEIGHT!!!! BRAVO!!
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THE TEAM WHO LOST THE GREATEST PERCENTAGE IN AUGUST IS ..... GUTBUSTERS!!!
AWESOME JOB, TEAM GUTBUSTERS!
with a loss of 81.7 lbs.
Woooo Karen!!!!3 -
awesome job GUTBUSTERS, i’m proud of you all!!!!!!!1
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Thank you so much BonnieHosk85!1
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My order of brazil nuts just came in so I'm adding that to my food plan this week also. Another way to get healthy fat, if you don't go crazy! LOL!2
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BB_5331
September Week One
PW 175
CW 171
Not bad since I forgot to weight first thing this morning and its that TOM, expect it to be much lower next week.
Adding some avocado to my tacos tonight for healthy fat and been switching slowly to all plant based, its helped tons with inflammation.3
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