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Amazing Autumn: October weigh in and accountability thread

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  • cayenne_007
    cayenne_007 Posts: 668 Member
    5'8" 42yo
    SW: 145.6
    Oct GW: 140
    GW: 133

    August SW 145.8 EW 145.6
    Sept SW 145.6 EW 145.6

    I'm going to add in one thing to force myself to measure at the end of the month......
    Bust: 38 - Aug (-1")
    Band: 33 - Aug (-1")
    Waist: 28.5 - Aug (-.5")
    Hips 38.5- No change in Aug

    No change in measurements in Sept - At least I was consistent with weight/measurements! LOL!

    Goal #1: Workout 5 days a week - Yoga Burn/Bike/Walk - stay consistent with Push Up Challenge
    Goal #2: Build Upper Body Strength - 90 Second Planks - Forearm & Extended Do 25 real push ups in a rep
    Goal #3: Drop .5" off waist
    Goal #4: Stay under on intake min of 5 days a week
    Goal #5: Do some decent crockpot meals

    10/1 - 145.6 - exhausted. Just going to watch intake today and try to crash early. Went over about 300. Just felt crummy.
    10/2 - 146.8 - Funny how 8 hours of sleep can change your prospective. Yoga Burn Week 11 at lunch and Push Up Challenge - 14,16,12,12,20 - FINALLY did a rep of 20!!! Worked out at the barn for a couple of hours and rode one colt. Stayed just within on cals.
    10/3 - 147.6 - I'm just gonna ignore this and carry on. Yoga Burn Week 12 at lunch. Did decent on food.
    10/4 - 147.0 -
  • HoneyBadger302
    HoneyBadger302 Posts: 2,075 Member
    41, 5'7"
    GW: 128-132
    HW: 163
    CW: 147.4
    Goal #1 - Steady loss, averaging 1/4 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.

    Oct 1: 149.4 (high day, not even sure why...)
    Oct 2: 148.2
    Oct 3: 146.8
    Oct 4: 147.0
  • CocoLoris
    CocoLoris Posts: 115 Member
    Hi, new gal on the block here,

    30, 5'6"

    SW: 69kg
    GW: 63kg

    Goal #1: Try to only lose 250g - 500g per week * aka : adjust cals over 7 days to match if possible
    Goal #2: Start StrongLift

    Oct 4 : 69kg
    Oct 11
    Oct 18
    Oct 25
  • Antiopelle
    Antiopelle Posts: 1,184 Member
    Antiopelle wrote: »
    OSW: 78
    SW: 70.8
    GW: 70
    Goal #1: maintain between 68 and 70.
    Goal #2: restart the pushup challenge, this time with real pushups
    Goal #3: keep on logging everything

    So, I'm back from my superlong holiday, which kept me away from the scales (which was scary in itself), but I weigh exactly the same as when I left. Lots of parties and diners, but also a lot of diving, so that was a good exercise in maintaining already :smiley:

    I've not been able to bike to work this week as the weather is horrible.
    I didn't restart the pushup challenge - no excuse
    I did log everything, but then again I ate like a vacuumcleaner, with no mindfulness whatsoever.

    So I need to get a grip, I've been there before and this is exactly the point were I normally would slide again. But not this time ! I need to figure out some cardio during the winter months which seem to have started early this year. The logical thing to do is to go the gym, but I don't like it as I'm a real outdoors person. I'll give it a thought though and take a decision before next week. My resting HR is through the roof so something needs to be done.

    No exercise + eating without limits = current weight of 71.4
  • jacau
    jacau Posts: 139 Member
    169 cm / 5’5”, 37 y

    Overall SW: 76.1 kg / 167.8 lbs (26/Aug/19)

    Oct GW: 71.5 kg / 157.6 lbs
    Overall GW: 56.5 kg / 124.5 lbs

    Goal #1: 3 out of 7 days per week no extra treats like chocolate, cookies, or so.  
    Goal #2: No alcohol during the week, only weekends. 
    Goal #3: Running group stopped, keep it going on my own at least 2x per week.

     Theme: baby steps.

    01/Oct/19: 73.6 kg (no alc, cake at work)
    02/Oct/19: 73.5 kg (run, no alc, cake at work)
    03/Oct/19: 72.6 kg (no alc, no treats)
    04/Oct/19: 73.9 kg (blah! And rainy... Treats, alc, no run)
    05/Oct/19: 73.0 kg (out of town for the weekend, lots of wine, food, sweet treats, but also walking)
    06/Oct/19: ? (out of town, but better eating with portion control, some sweet stuff)

    Recap of the week:
    Goal #1: No treats on 1 days this week. - need to set stronger boundaries.
    Goal #2: No alc during the week. - check!
    Goal #3: Ran on only 1 day. - lack of time was a major driver for this one. With the new week schedule, this definitely needs the most energy for implementing, I mean running on my own. It’s too easy to let go of when time is running out and I try to meet other people’s needs. Again, stronger boundaries.


    07/Oct/19: 73.6 kg
  • laurajrk
    laurajrk Posts: 2 Member
    Hi All,
    I am new to the forum (and MFP community in general). I have been tracking my calories for 3 full weeks now but last week I was in a bit of a food spiral and put on weight and I am now heavier than 3 weeks ago.

    160 cm / 5’3”, 30 y

    Overall SW: 73.5 kg / 162 lbs
    HW: 76 kg / 167.5 lbs

    Oct GW: 70.0 kg / 154 lbs (I would love to see 60s on the scale)
    Overall GW: 63 kg / 139 lbs (This will take me to just inside the Healthy BMI range <25)

    Goal #1: Continue to Log all of my food 
    Goal #2: Plan out my meals in advance
    Goal #3: DON'T BINGE / MINDLESSLY EAT
    Goal #4: Walk the dog everyday
    Goal #5: One "Day Off" planned on Oct 19th - No alcohol, takeaways or convenience food outside of that

    7th Oct: 74.5 kg / 164 lbs :(
    11th Oct:
    18th Oct:
    25th Oct:
    31st Oct:
  • Go_Deskercise
    Go_Deskercise Posts: 1,630 Member
    33, 5' 4"

    SW: 140.4
    GW: 138

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

    Oct 1: 140.4
    Oct 3: 141.4 - Went out to eat last night for Grandad's 89th b-day and ate a bit too much
    Oct 4: 139.6 - Focused on hydration yesterday
    Oct 7: 140.2
    Oct 8:
    Oct 15:
    Oct 22:
    Oct 29:
  • Tryingtogetfitdeb
    Tryingtogetfitdeb Posts: 294 Member
    I’m joining in this month, I’m struggling so much with motivation, but feel so miserable with my weight. I haven’t been exercising as I hurt my back in August, seem to be much better now, so this week I’m going to start exercising again.

    7/10/19 10 stone 12.75

    Last night we had a bit of a party for my dad’s birthday and I did overeat.

    My aim this month is to get to 10 stone 7
  • HoneyBadger302
    HoneyBadger302 Posts: 2,075 Member
    41, 5'7"
    GW: 128-132
    HW: 163
    CW: 147.4
    Goal #1 - Steady loss, averaging 1/4 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.

    Oct 1: 149.4 (high day, not even sure why...)
    Oct 2: 148.2
    Oct 3: 146.8
    Oct 4: 147.0
    Oct 5: 147.2
    Oct 6: 148
    Oct 7: 148
  • FrankieandSpots
    FrankieandSpots Posts: 446 Member
    Hi Everyone,
    Sorry I'm late to the party. I had a crazy week and forgot about joining this thread. Lots of work and then baby goats getting born!

    Height: 5'3"
    Starting weight: 68kg
    Ultimate goal weight: Around 57-60kg

    Oct SW: 66.1kg (29th September)
    Oct GW: 65kg, or less, but not below 64kg

    The plan (
    1. Track all good and exercise (aim to stay under 2100 net calories on average)
    2. Lift weights 3-4x per week
    3. Some kind of cardio at least 5x per week

    1/10: - Away from home, no weighing
    2/10: 65kg I fasted 20hrs on purpose on the 1st. I want to do it monthly but the idea is to eat back most of the extra defecit so I don't lose weight faster than planned
    3/10: 64.2 even lower!
    4/10: 65.1
    5/10: 65.4 more like what I expect
    6/10: 65.3
    Skipped my 3rd gym session this week and only did cardio type stuff on 3/7 days

    7/10: 66.1 Did a little run, felt great
    8/10: 65.4 pleased I'm not above 66 again. Went to run group and kept up! (They're so fast!)

    Late last week I got lazy about my food logging and left it to the next day a couple of times, and I'd been snacking so it was very hard to try and remember what I actually ate.
    I think I need to record all snacks as I eat them; if not before I eat them.
    And completing my diary each day seems like a very good habit to keep up.

  • booksnbrains
    booksnbrains Posts: 119 Member
    I love these, but I don't know what goals to pick! I strained my back and derailed all my exercise last month. So, some possible options are:

    Goal #1: Start the Push Up Challenge
    Goal #2: Back massage to keep these muscles in check
    Goal #3: Pack enough lunch to not come home and overeat

    HW: 265 lbs
    Restart Keto Weight: 175 lbs
    CW: 151 lbs
    October GW: 148 lbs
    GW: 130 lbs   

    10/5 - 150.74

  • l4a_p
    l4a_p Posts: 241 Member
    @Antiopelle I feel you! It's so hard sometimes to stay on track, especially when you've started to slide a bit. What helps me to "get a grip" again, especially concerning cravings/eating whatever without being mindful is fasting for a day (or more if I can). For me, it seems to work a bit like a reset button. By the end of the fast, I won't be craving anything at all anymore and I'm good to go another week :) (Not trying to pressure you into it ofcourse!)

    @laurajrk Welcome! Take small steps, be patient, and I'm sure you can get there!

    @cayenne_007 Really good of you to let yourself rest and not push it. C'mon girl, you've got this! Take a little break and you'll come back double in force after
  • weatherking2019
    weatherking2019 Posts: 943 Member
    l4a_p wrote: »
    Height: 176cm (5'9")
    Weight: 66kg (145,51lbs)
    BMI: 21,3


    I found a new motivation for my core (and other toning exercises); the guy I'm dating stayed over for the first time this weekend and oh my goodness: he is built like a greek god. But seriously, like he's carved from marble by the great masters of old. I usually feel pretty confident about my looks but with him... a girl can only keep her stomach sucked in for so long! So anyway, excellent motivation to step up my game.

    Got a workout in this morning already and on a 36h fast! Onwards and upwards.
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    Great motivator!! :D Luv it!!! Keep us posted on your life!
  • tracimckinney
    tracimckinney Posts: 79 Member
    Not doing so great with goals 1 & 2, but staying in calories and logging consistently. The weather in Ga is finally cooling off so hopefully I'll find the motivation to go for a walk.

    52, 5'5"

    SW Oct: 139 lbs
    Oct goal: 136 lbs

    Goal #1 - Move more at work (squats, push ups, walk at lunch)
    Goal #2 - Drink more water
    Goal #3 - Consistent meal prep

    10/1: 139
    10/8: 135.6
    10/15:
    10/22:
    10/29:
  • l4a_p
    l4a_p Posts: 241 Member
    StayFocused01023 wrote: »
    cayenne_007 wrote: »
    Ok - I'm giving myself a break until the 10th. I've been having hell with bc the last few months and opted to go with an IUD yesterday.............. HOLY HELL *&%&%*^(#$_)#($*#$&*)* There was an issue with the first one, so they had to do it twice. Now I'm fighting a freakin cold and was absolutely convinced I was going to die from cramps last night. Inhaled 2 candy bars & half a bottle of wine... I don't think I've ever hurt like that. I've decided to rejoin the living today, but there's no way a workout is happening. It's just NOT. This better be worth it.

    Hang in there @cayenne_007 ! I had my IUD for 10 years and I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!! The intense initial pain will calm down soon, and cramps with your period might be worse for the first few months but your body should eventually settle with it. It's definitely worth it!!!

    So agree! It was hell for the first 3 days (basically mild contractions like at birth) but then bliss! And with some luck no more periods at all :)
  • Antiopelle
    Antiopelle Posts: 1,184 Member
    l4a_p wrote: »

    I found a new motivation for my core (and other toning exercises); the guy I'm dating stayed over for the first time this weekend and oh my goodness: he is built like a greek god. But seriously, like he's carved from marble by the great masters of old. I usually feel pretty confident about my looks but with him... a girl can only keep her stomach sucked in for so long! So anyway, excellent motivation to step up my game.
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    Hahaha, that is indeed a good motivation ! Enjoy it girl !! :wink:

    Also thanks for the IF tip, I am considering it, although it seems I found my mojo again for now.

  • Antiopelle
    Antiopelle Posts: 1,184 Member
    cayenne_007 wrote: »
    Ok - I'm giving myself a break until the 10th. I've been having hell with bc the last few months and opted to go with an IUD yesterday.............. HOLY HELL *&%&%*^(#$_)#($*#$&*)* There was an issue with the first one, so they had to do it twice. Now I'm fighting a freakin cold and was absolutely convinced I was going to die from cramps last night. Inhaled 2 candy bars & half a bottle of wine... I don't think I've ever hurt like that. I've decided to rejoin the living today, but there's no way a workout is happening. It's just NOT. This better be worth it.

    Hi Cayenne, is it a normal copper IUD or a Mirena with hormones. If it is the copper one, you might want to contact your doctor again. I couldn't cope with it (and apparently some women can't), and it had to be extracted. I then got the Mirena and that was bliss indeed (after three days of cramping and 2 months of spotting).
    The good news is that when you replace the Mirena after 5 years, the cramping is not as bad anymore and the spotting doesn't occur either. So it's the first one that is the thoughest.

    Hang in there, take care and give your body a rest. Big hug !!

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