I've decided to do a month or 2 of maintenance. I believe in the theory that your body has a "set" weight in mind that it desperately wants to keep so I'm going to give my body a break of trying to force it to shed fat. That way it can get used to this new weight, and then in 1-2 month's I'll start again with convincing it to drop some pounds

So goals:
1) Maintain weight between 65-66kg (143,3-145,51 lbs)
2) Continue all the workouts: run 2x/week, calisthenics 4x/week, squash 1x/week, add some parkour practice
3) Don't drink alcohol for at least 15 out of 30 days (August I only made it to 8 days...)
4) I've noticed that to sustain craving (looking at you goddamn Ben&Jerry's) I've actually skipped healthy dinner in favour of having enough calorie budget left for treats. Need to keep that behaviour in check and eat better again.

1 September: 66.1kg (145,73)
2 September: 66.7kg (147,05) // Great, of to a good start...; What the frick?!
Starting a 36h fast
3 September: 66kg (145,51 lbs) // That's better! Didn't make the 36h though, only did 24 and no exercises! Must (and will!) do better today Already did core & upperbody this morning, tonight running and glumstrings

46, 5'2"
SW: 107 ish I think
GW: 105 BF: 20%

Goal #1: Keep up with 4X a week of OTF
Goal #2: Meal prep more ( I do breakfast prep and 1 meal prep currently) Utilize Crockpot!
Goal #3: Start photo records of self... This is uncomfortable but to SEE the CHANGE, it's a must

9/3 107.2 / 20.4%

Friday was dinner with friends visiting- Salads, grilled meat, quinoa sides, meatballs, potatoes, fruits, pies, drinks, you name it, it was on the table.
But I did good. Had a little of everything and didn't over do.
Saturday, worked out 1st thing in the morning, hung out with family, did some cooking nice chill day by the pool then Mexican fiesta with friends! Lots of margarita but I had it with lots of ice:)
Sunday, another OTF in the morning and 2 mile charity walk with friends. Got a lot of steps in. Burgers at the event then more food at our neighbor friends. Israelis knows how to cook!!
Monday, Slept in, did some cleaning etc. Went to a local fund raising event (Ribs!) and had some falafels and ribs. Completely stuffed, I skipped dinner
Now back to work!

H 5' 4"
CW 146

SW: 147
GW: 142

Goal #1: No grazing. I am a heavy snacker. I would like to curb my habit of eating too many things between meals. It is more habitual than out of hunger. This is the most important goal for me in staying track.
Goal #2: 5-6 days of workout - ST/2m run combination (3x:2x)
Goal #3: 10k steps everyday

9/1 On vacation
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9/3 147.8
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41, 5'7"
GW: 128-132
HW: 163
CW: 147.5
Goal #1 - Steady loss, averaging 1/2 lb/week
Goal #2 - Daily workout routine min 5x/week (race weekend allows a 1 day exception)
Goal #3 - Track my food min 3/days/week.

9/1: 148.
9/3: 149, but no surprise - track day yesterday, plus salty dinner, plus just barely over last week's sickness *grrrr*

SW: 173 lb
GW: 165 lb

Goal #1: Track food for the whole month to grow awareness. Stick under 1,700 calories a day - intentionally think about macro ratios
Goal #2: Do a full 30 minute or more workout 3x a week; be intentionally active 5x a week
Goal #3: Become aware of what my body needs and how fueling it affects my whole body health.

9/1 Meal planned and chose healthy options, chose grilled salmon while eating out at lunch #itsthelittlethings 1,410 calories
9/2 Completed 30 minutes of working out, 1,815 calories
9/3 Didn’t make time to work out, but the alarm is set for tomorrow. And went over calorie budget at 2,285. Ate too much bread at breakfast cause there were a lot of delicious options 😬

HW Starting MFP in May: 154.0
Sept. SW: 147.0, Holding Average 147.7
Sept. GW: Moving Average Around 145.0-145.5

Goal #1: 8.5 Minute Core/Ab Routine Every Other Day (Ultimate Goal of Great Posture!)
Goal #2: 2-3 Exercise Classes per week, OR 2 long walks/biking/hiking outside or combo
Goal #3: Stay within daily calorie targets - with plans in place for night time snacking and special events. My concrete goal for September will be to track it all, even if I go overboard on a night binge or event food to build awareness in the process

36, 5'4"
9/1: 147.0 (Moving Average 147.7)
9/2: 146.0 (Moving Average 147.1)
*9/3: 146.0 (Moving Average 146.7)
9/4
9/5

Ended up enjoying a grill out meal and a couple beers last night, went in the red over calorie targets but not too bad. I did track it all so that was my goal! Meals pre-tracked today, having a picnic dinner and not completely in control but I've got some wiggle room for the evening and doing good so far. Upped my Ab Routine to the Intermediate level (from Beginner) to start tomorrow for the next 3 weeks now for 8.5 minutes up from 6 every other day. Scale is giving me some reads I like but next week is TOM and I'm happiest still just focusing on tracking and exercise goals and watching the averages.

Sept SW: 141.6
Sept GW: 137.6

Goal #1: Work out 5 times a week
Goal #2: Eat more veggies and less processed foods
Goal #3: Take time to pamper myself every day

9/1 - 141.6
9/2 - 141.6
9/3 - 140.4
9/4 - 140.6

CW: 153 lbs
September GW: 148 lbs
GW: 130 lbs

Goal #1: Run 3x a week.
Goal #2: 3 core and upper body workouts a week.
Goal #3: Keep net carbs under 20g/day.

9/1 - 13 g of carbs.
9/2 - Got off the couch and lifted weights while watching TV with the family, because I had set a goal of weight lifting 3x a week! I probably wouldn't have done it without this group! 13 g of carbs.
9/3 - First run of the week and kept carbs down to 12 g!

H 5' 4"
CW 146

SW: 147
GW: 142

Goal #1: No grazing. I am a heavy snacker. I would like to curb my habit of eating too many things between meals. It is more habitual than out of hunger. This is the most important goal for me in staying track.
Goal #2: 5-6 days of workout - ST/2m run combination (3x:2x)
Goal #3: 10k steps everyday

9/1 On vacation
9/2
9/3 147.8
9/4 146.2 Back to where I was. I have been doing well eating wise. Need to get back on workout. walked 16k steps each over the last 2 days

Hi ladies!! I've been fairly active on MFP now for the past few months - but I've found that a lot of my older friends just aren't "active" anymore.

Please feel free to add me as a friend! I love meeting new people and encouraging others to reach their goals

SW:147
GW: Healthy-fit-toned

Goal #1: Finish Rachel Attard's 8 week course (just started this week)
Goal #2: Continue to run/bike, exercise 5-6 times a week
Goal #3: Crush more water and eat mostly paleo

goingforexcellence wrote: »

Hi ladies!! I've been fairly active on MFP now for the past few months - but I've found that a lot of my older friends just aren't "active" anymore.

Please feel free to add me as a friend! I love meeting new people and encouraging others to reach their goals

SW:147
GW: Healthy-fit-toned

Goal #1: Finish Rachel Attard's 8 week course (just started this week)
Goal #2: Continue to run/bike, exercise 5-6 times a week
Goal #3: Crush more water and eat mostly paleo

Quick question: how much more fit/toned looking are you thinking of getting?! I stalked your profile a bit (sorry ) and you look amazingly toned!

46, 5'2"
SW: 107 ish I think
GW: 105 BF: 20%

Goal #1: Keep up with 4X a week of OTF
Goal #2: Meal prep more ( I do breakfast prep and 1 meal prep currently) Utilize Crockpot!
Goal #3: Start photo records of self... This is uncomfortable but to SEE the CHANGE, it's a must

9/3 107.2 / 20.4%
9/5 108.2 / 20.8%😓

I had to take my girl to the psychiatrist and therapist yesterday. She’s been suffering depression and ptsd for some time now. 4th day at school, she got half day suspension... I’ve been getting calls from school everyday for her not doing work... it’s stressful.
I see her curled up on bed and crying 😭
I wanna cry!
Anyway, so there. I’m blaming this to stress.
BUT it’s only a pound and 5th day in. I’ll be sweating out the stress and walking away this funk👍🏻

33, 5' 4"

SW: 139.4
GW: 130

Goal #1: Snack less at night
Goal #2: Move more at work
Goal #3: Eat more mindfully

Sept 1: 139.4
Sept 2: 140.4
Sept 3: 140.2
Sept 4: 140.0
Sept 5: 140.4

SW:145
GW September: 140
GW End Nov: 130

Goal #1: Lose 5 lb per month for next 3 month, to return to my "normal" weight of 130 lbs. We are going on a "mystery" holiday for my 50th birthday (I don't know where but assume a bathing suit will be involved) and I want to be back to 130 for this occasion.

This is the weight I had maintained from age 20 to age 46... I gained 15 lbs when I started living with my husband (then boyfriend).. he thinks I look great with larger boobs but I just feel fat now ;-(

Goal #2: Finish Zwift Academy in Sept (if any of you are Zwifters.. you know what I mean!). I have 3 workouts and two group rides left.
Goal #3: 1/2 plate vegetables every dinner, and fruit for dessert (even if there is a cookie or two involved, the fruit must be there!)

9/1 - 144.4
9/2 - 143.5 but ate dinner late (parents visiting) and had red wine which always messes with my system so I know tomorrow will start heavy.
9/3 - 144.9 and it did!
9/4 - Did not weigh in today, gave myself another day to recover from family visit and associated bloated feeling. I doubt I lost anything over these last few days, but hope to maintain my small step in the right direction. Drinking lots of water to balance out my sodium which I am sure is sky high and causing the bloat.
9/5 - 144.4 - whew - back to day one - now onwards.. Will do my 7th Zwift Academy workout today at lunch (This is an online cycling platform, using my race bike on a trainer - it is a 1 hour ride that will burn about 500 Kcal)