Amazing Autumn: October weigh in and accountability thread
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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 8:
Oct 15:
Oct 22:
Oct 29:5 -
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 -3 -
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: 147.03 -
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
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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
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
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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 kg2 -
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:
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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:
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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
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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 -
10/7 - I feel like CRUD! As in run over by a truck... been fighting sore throat/swollen lymph nodes since Sat. I'm just trying to take it easy today and let my body recuperate. Ugh! Giving myself a pass on yoga and pushup challenge for a couple of days...I can't get sick, I don't have time for this... I'm really done whining now.6 -
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
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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.
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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
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@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 after4 -
Height: 176cm (5'9")
Weight: 66kg (145,51lbs)
BMI: 21,3
Goals:
1) Again maintain this weight for another month. I don't feel comfortable yet to start trying to lose more weight
2) Be more consistent with the workouts (especially core)
3) Be more consistent with kcal budget: right now I do a lot of days heavily over and then compensate the next day(s) - I want this to be more level headed
4) Continue running on HR and hope to see improvement...
1 October: 65,9kg
8 October: 66,4kg (146,39)
Honestly, with the week I had food wise I'm very pleased with this weight. I was above calories nearly every day... Swear to god my social life is killing me: drinks, dinners with friends, dinner dates,....
I know I'm supposed to maintain between 65-66 and I'm usually a bit above 66 but I'm okay with that. At least it's pretty stable.
Running is ridiculous => I have to go so slow to stay in the right HR zone, I'm ashamed for my Strava & MFP uploads to be honest. But at the very least it's more fun since I don't feel like I'm dying. On the other hand: I also don't feel like I'm making any effort/burning any fat/improving any endurance.
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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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!! Luv it!!! Keep us posted on your life!
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46, 5'2"
SW: 109
OCT GW: 107, BF: 20%
GW: 105 BF: 20%
Goal #1: Keep up with 4X a week of OTF
Goal #2: Meal prep more ( breakfast prep and 1 batch of soup, side prep) Utilize Crockpot!
Goal #3: Start photo records of self... This is uncomfortable but to SEE the CHANGE, it's a must (will continue this. I only did twice last month)
10/1 / 109 lbs, 21.4%, measurements 33.5-27.5-33.5
10/8 109 lbs, 19.6%, measurements 33-27-33.5
10/15
10/22
10/29
Keeping up with OTF, Eating somewhat healthy but not as much as I would like to. I just don't seem to have the time!
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Welp, I forgot I couldn’t check in last Saturday since I was on a mini-vacay in Florida. Ended up gaining 3 pounds and nearly back to where I started 2 years ago. 😭 gotta kick my butt into gear!!!
Height: almost 5'3”
HW: 175 in 2011
SW Oct: 159.9
Ultimate goal: 145
Oct goal: 154
Sept 29: 159.9
Oct 5: N/A
Oct 8: 163.0 .... this sucks 😬 working on NO processed junk this week, drinking 80 oz of water per day, and staying at 1500 cal.
Oct 12:
Oct 19:
Oct 26:
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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.10
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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:
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34, 5'10"
SW: 201 lbs
CW: 192.8
GW: 175
Oct goal: 188
Goal #1: Mindful eating
Goal #2: Don't lose all my progress during a vacation later in the month
Goal #3: Be active at least 3 times a week
10/1: 192.8 (already got in my workout and logged my food for the day)
10/2: 192 (SUCH an off day. Wow. I had a huge delay to my lunch due to work, and I think that threw off my blood sugar or something. I felt incredibly off all day)
10/3: 191.8
10/4 - 10/8: 192 (I have felt soooo off since last week. Finally on Monday and today I started to feel better. I am changing up a daily snack to hopefully give me more nutrition for the same calories. Work is SUPER picking up, so I am aiming to still prioritize the gym a few days a week. I'm honesty surprised to still be at 192. Still aiming for all my other goals!)5 -
Height: 5'4"
36 yo
HW: 170s
SW Oct: 144.2 Moving Average
Ultimate goal: Around 127lbs
Oct goal: 142.0-142.5lbs Moving Average
Goals for September and August have pretty much become routine so I'm keeping them as habits and setting some new ones!
My goals for October:
Goal 1: Go out Dancing (I LOVE dancing and haven't been out in months!)
Goal 2: Try some more advanced classes to up my exercise routine
Goal 3: I have a work conference 10/9-10/14 and I will be flying/staying out of town in a hotel for 5 nights - my goal is to have meals planned that don't require cooking and I can pick up at the grocery store while there (taking suggestions!!)
I weigh daily and use moving average
10/02: 144.2
*10/07: 144.6
10/16:
10/23:Bday!
10/30:
Tomorrow I leave for a 6 day conference trip, all packed and have some meals planned that don't require any cooking that I can at least get at the grocery store and have on hand so I'm not eating every single meal out at a restaurant. I will definitely indulge and have some fun, I won't have a scale to check in, so I'm not sure where I'll be when I get back... but I'll focus on getting some movement in and being reasonable with feeding myself...
Definitely lost some focus for the last week, I always get stressed about leaving for a trip, all the packing and wrapping stuff up before leaving... haven't done my core routine for days and have eaten over calorie targets all week (can I just say 700 calories of popcorn last night?!) so hoping to reconnect with my goals and tighten things up when I get back5 -
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!!!5 -
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 all3 -
Height: 176cm (5'9")
Weight: 66kg (145,51lbs)
BMI: 21,3
Goals:
1) Again maintain this weight for another month. I don't feel comfortable yet to start trying to lose more weight
2) Be more consistent with the workouts (especially core)
3) Be more consistent with kcal budget: right now I do a lot of days heavily over and then compensate the next day(s) - I want this to be more level headed
4) Continue running on HR and hope to see improvement...
1 October: 65,9kg
8 October: 66,4kg (146,39)
9 October: 65,1kg (143,52)
Usually don't weigh in so close together but wanted to show how insane water-weight can be (fortunately today in the pleasant direction)! That's 1,3kg (2,87lbs) of pure water loss.
Also want to start doing progress pictures after the example of @weatherking2019 and wasn't bloated for once this morning so thought I'd be a good time to start.
I've learned I don't have an *kitten* in a full body picture and therefore shouldn't wear black panties (since black slims down)
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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 !!
Also thanks for the IF tip, I am considering it, although it seems I found my mojo again for now.
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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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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 9: 140.4 - Been kind of lax with my snacking/eating/logging, but we just started the house hunting process Monday and have our pre-approval letter... yay!!
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Ah, shark week. The joy that is bloating, cramping, and a horrendous Tuesday. It can only get better, right?
Height: 5'10"
HW: 183lbs (Fri 24th March 2017)
SW Oct: 165.8lbs (25th Sept weigh in)
Ultimate goal: Around 150-154lbs
Oct goal: 162-163lbs
Oct body fat goal: 26.3%
2nd Oct: 166.4lbs – Body fat 26.9% (Mov avg 166.1lbs)
9th Oct: 166.8lbs – Body fat 27% (Mov avg 167.1lbs)
16th Oct:
23rd Oct:
30th Oct:
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