TEAM: The Big Butt Theory (November)
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cossmoss15 wrote: »cmhubbard92 wrote: »
Today I managed to meet all goals despite November 4th being a tough day for me. Today marks 10 years since my father passed away, but I am staying focused. I had a lot of activity (moving a bunch of boxes, pallets, etc) at work, and just finished the bike. I am going to feel it tomorrow as this was one of the roughest(physically) days for me at work!
Sounds like you managed your stressful day well! So sorry about you father. I just have to share that my father passed away this morning. Even though he had been in the hospital we thought he was recovering. The next couple of days are going to be stressful! And we will miss him.
@cossmoss15 So very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.1 -
MINI CHALLENGE (11/3 - 11/9)
Sunday - Yes, No, No
Monday - Yes, Yes, Yes - as well as 72 oz of water! How about some excitement for that!!
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday -
Saturday -4 -
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Monday 11.4.19
Mini Challenge
Tracked: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes
20 min Yoga
20 min aerobics
Water 32oz-
Still struggling with water intake. I have my soda drink for dinner (that isn't counted in the water challenge) but I am having the hardest time drinking more water than what I have been without my stomach feeling heavy and sloshy. How do you guys do it?
Food Challenge yes
Exercise Challenge yes
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cossmoss15 wrote: »cmhubbard92 wrote: »
Today I managed to meet all goals despite November 4th being a tough day for me. Today marks 10 years since my father passed away, but I am staying focused. I had a lot of activity (moving a bunch of boxes, pallets, etc) at work, and just finished the bike. I am going to feel it tomorrow as this was one of the roughest(physically) days for me at work!
Sounds like you managed your stressful day well! So sorry about you father. I just have to share that my father passed away this morning. Even though he had been in the hospital we thought he was recovering. The next couple of days are going to be stressful! And we will miss him.
@cossmoss15 I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot even imagine how tough that is.0 -
cmhubbard92 wrote: »I have updated the spreadsheet to incorporate the food and exercise challenge. It seems to always be a work in progress, but I hope it is easy to navigate. Enter "1" if completed food, or "0" if you didnt. For the exercise challenge, only put in 30 for minutes, even if you exercised for longer. Below is a screenshot of how I set up the tracking, and I have a "key" of what the emojis mean at the top of the sheet.
11/4/19
Tracked: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes
Steps: 12,314
Water: 113.8
Food: yes stayed on plan
Exercise: yes, 30 minutes bike
Today I managed to meet all goals despite November 4th being a tough day for me. Today marks 10 years since my father passed away, but I am staying focused. I had a lot of activity (moving a bunch of boxes, pallets, etc) at work, and just finished the bike. I am going to feel it tomorrow as this was one of the roughest(physically) days for me at work!
@cmhubbard92 I am so sorry to hear that your father passed away.
It sounds like the rough work day was perfectly timed to help keep you focused throughout the day.0 -
@petrocoetsee I have been meaning to ask - What is grid class? Is it similar to CrossFit? Do you enjoy it?0
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@brandi_84 I guess is to some extend similar to CrossFit. It gets people moving better, faster and more effectively using the six primal movements: Push, Pull, Squat, Bend, Twist and Lunge. There are four different Grid classes: Grid Active, Grid Lean, Grid Fit and Grid Strong. All the classes are HIIT of about 45 minutes in total.
I absolutely love it.
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@brandi_84Monday 11.4.19
Mini Challenge
Tracked: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes
20 min Yoga
20 min aerobics
Water 32oz-
Still struggling with water intake. I have my soda drink for dinner (that isn't counted in the water challenge) but I am having the hardest time drinking more water than what I have been without my stomach feeling heavy and sloshy. How do you guys do it?
Food Challenge yes
Exercise Challenge yes
I drink a lot of water every day... the only drink I usually have besides that is 1-2 cups of coffee or a cup of sleepytime tea at night. On the weekend, maybe a glass of wine or two.
I bring a 48oz and 32oz bottle filled with water and the bottom quarter or more is frozen in each. My goal by my lunch break is to drink *most* of the 48oz bottle. After lunch, I bring my 32oz bottle back into work and sometimes finish that by the time I leave. When I get home I usually go through a large glass of water for dinner, and sometimes a few extra glasses throughout the evening. I don't get the sloshy feeling because I pace myself with the water... if I drink it too fast I don't feel so great!
My suggestion would be to have a few drinks at a time, and don't rush it! If
you are working out, only take a few sips to avoid the slushy feeling... too much too fast could be bringing that feeling on, maybe!1 -
@cossmoss15 I am sorry for your loss. Sending you hugs0
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Sorry I am a little behind. I have strep throat. Ugh.
Sunday weigh in: 2081 -
sunshibe81 wrote: »Sorry I am a little behind. I have strep throat. Ugh.
Sunday weigh in: 208
That is awful. I hope you get better soon!0 -
@cossmoss15 I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending my love and hope you're all doing as well as can be expected at this terribly sad time x0
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11/5/19
Tracked: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes
Steps: 16,093
Water: 130.7
Food: yes on plan for the day
Exercise: yes, 30 minutes bike(again)
I WILL remember to weigh in tomorrow. I'm might eventually change my Weigh-In day
Edit: I have a very silly NSV to share, and I keep forgetting to share it! I had to buy a size smaller underwear
I kept having the problem of it slipping around everywhere, and realised it was time to make the change! Now, I can say I'm comfortable again! Haha. My pant size(down one in June or so) seems to be hovering around the same it's been, eventually it will happen! 2 -
Monday 11.4.19
Mini Challenge
Tracked: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes
20 min Yoga
20 min aerobics
Water 32oz-
Still struggling with water intake. I have my soda drink for dinner (that isn't counted in the water challenge) but I am having the hardest time drinking more water than what I have been without my stomach feeling heavy and sloshy. How do you guys do it?
Food Challenge yes
Exercise Challenge yes
@brandi_84 I struggle with it on a daily basis. I’m working really hard to increase mine by spreading it through the day.0 -
gboles79
Steps 9,112
Water 71oz
11/5/191 -
Hi all, thank you for you kind words on the loss of my father. Just skimmed over the posts as these last 2 days have been busy. Not worrying at all about my weight as we deal with all the funeral arrangements. (Never realized how much there was to do!) Again affirming family and friends are the important things in life - and good health certainty helps with everything!4
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@cossmoss15 I am so sorry about the loss of your dad. My mom passed away at the end of July, so I know how you are feeling. My mom was 81 but is was totally unexpected. Lots of hugs
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11/05 Tuesday
Mini challenge
Tracked..yes
Under... yes
Exercise: yes - ttraining with PT at gym. Everytime I turned around in bed last night, I thought about my trainer. I felt him in my muscles.
Other challenges:
Steps:4551
Water 801 -
11/6/19 Weigh in
Pw: 200.0
Cw: 197.9
Loss: -2.13 -
cmhubbard92 wrote: »Tracie_Lord wrote: »cmhubbard92 wrote: »I have updated the spreadsheet to incorporate the food and exercise challenge. It seems to always be a work in progress, but I hope it is easy to navigate. Enter "1" if completed food, or "0" if you didnt. For the exercise challenge, only put in 30 for minutes, even if you exercised for longer. Below is a screenshot of how I set up the tracking, and I have a "key" of what the emojis mean at the top of the sheet.
11/4/19
Tracked: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes
Steps: 12,314
Water: 113.8
Food: yes stayed on plan
Exercise: yes, 30 minutes bike
Today I managed to meet all goals despite November 4th being a tough day for me. Today marks 10 years since my father passed away, but I am staying focused. I had a lot of activity (moving a bunch of boxes, pallets, etc) at work, and just finished the bike. I am going to feel it tomorrow as this was one of the roughest(physically) days for me at work!
What unit is the water measured in? I can convert what I track and join you if that's ok
Also how do I access the spreadsheet please?
SAT NOV 2nd
Tracked - yes
Under - no; planned social event
Steps: 9,867
Water: 3250ml
Food - planned afternoon tea so over but expected
Exercise - yes; 47 mins gym
SUN NOV 3rd
Tracked - yes
Under - yes
Steps: 9,867
Water: 4000ml
Food - yes on plan totally
Exercise - yes; 46 mins gym
MON Nov 4th
Tracked - yes
Under - yes
Steps - 8,256
Water: 4000ml
Food - yes on plan totally
Exercise - yes; 1hr yoga
@Tracie_Lord I have been using ounces for the water. I just added you to the spreadsheet! Here is the link to the spreadsheet
Just let me know what you want your step goal to be! I will adjust it once you let me know 😊
THANKS!!
My step goal is 7,500; I work in an office and weekdays I am stuck to my desk for 8+ hours a day
I will amend water and update the SS later
SAT NOV 2nd
Tracked - yes
Under - no; planned social event
Steps: 9,867
Water: 3250ml / 110 ounce
Food - planned afternoon tea so over but expected
Exercise - yes; 47 mins gym
SUN NOV 3rd
Tracked - yes
Under - yes
Steps: 9,867
Water: 4000ml /135 ounce
Food - yes on plan totally
Exercise - yes; 46 mins gym
MON Nov 4th
Tracked - yes
Under - yes
Steps - 8,256
Water: 4000ml / 135 ounce
Food - yes on plan totally
Exercise - yes; 1hr yoga
TUES Nov 5th
Tracked - yes
Under - Yes
Steps - 8,109
Water - 4000ml / 135 ounce
Food - yes on plan
Exercise - no rest day, but stairwalked to make up steps0 -
Tracie_Lord wrote: »cmhubbard92 wrote: »Tracie_Lord wrote: »cmhubbard92 wrote: »I have updated the spreadsheet to incorporate the food and exercise challenge. It seems to always be a work in progress, but I hope it is easy to navigate. Enter "1" if completed food, or "0" if you didnt. For the exercise challenge, only put in 30 for minutes, even if you exercised for longer. Below is a screenshot of how I set up the tracking, and I have a "key" of what the emojis mean at the top of the sheet.
11/4/19
Tracked: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes
Steps: 12,314
Water: 113.8
Food: yes stayed on plan
Exercise: yes, 30 minutes bike
Today I managed to meet all goals despite November 4th being a tough day for me. Today marks 10 years since my father passed away, but I am staying focused. I had a lot of activity (moving a bunch of boxes, pallets, etc) at work, and just finished the bike. I am going to feel it tomorrow as this was one of the roughest(physically) days for me at work!
What unit is the water measured in? I can convert what I track and join you if that's ok Also how do I access the spreadsheet please?
SAT NOV 2nd
Tracked - yes
Under - no; planned social event
Steps: 9,867
Water: 3250ml
Food - planned afternoon tea so over but expected
Exercise - yes; 47 mins gym
SUN NOV 3rd
Tracked - yes
Under - yes
Steps: 9,867
Water: 4000ml
Food - yes on plan totally
Exercise - yes; 46 mins gym
MON Nov 4th
Tracked - yes
Under - yes
Steps - 8,256
Water: 4000ml
Food - yes on plan totally
Exercise - yes; 1hr yoga
@Tracie_Lord I have been using ounces for the water. I just added you to the spreadsheet! Here is the link to the spreadsheet
Just let me know what you want your step goal to be! I will adjust it once you let me know 😊
THANKS!!
My step goal is 7,500; I work in an office and weekdays I am stuck to my desk for 8+ hours a day
I will amend water and update the SS later
SAT NOV 2nd
Tracked - yes
Under - no; planned social event
Steps: 9,867
Water: 3250ml / 110 ounce
Food - planned afternoon tea so over but expected
Exercise - yes; 47 mins gym
SUN NOV 3rd
Tracked - yes
Under - yes
Steps: 9,867
Water: 4000ml /135 ounce
Food - yes on plan totally
Exercise - yes; 46 mins gym
MON Nov 4th
Tracked - yes
Under - yes
Steps - 8,256
Water: 4000ml / 135 ounce
Food - yes on plan totally
Exercise - yes; 1hr yoga
TUES Nov 5th
Tracked - yes
Under - Yes
Steps - 8,109
Water - 4000ml / 135 ounce
Food - yes on plan
Exercise - no rest day, but stairwalked to make up steps
@Tracie_Lord I put your weekly step goal at 52,500 😊 I will let you update your stuff later 😊1 -
Tuesday, 5 Nov
Mini Ultimate Accountability Challenge-
Logged food:yes
Under calories:no
Exercise:yes
(Took a 30 minute stroll in the park)
Steps:10,638
Water:4L/135.25 oz1 -
WEEK 1 - Question of the week
Other than walking (which a lot of our team members do as shown in the step challenge), what types of exercise do you fit into your week? This is for me because I’m very good about walking on the treadmill, but I think I need to add something else.
Looking forward to your answers and good luck on this first week in November.
I’ve been doing monthly challenges off and on with other MFP users. Currently in upper body challenge (curls, expansions and pushups) and a kettle bell challenge (swings, squats and lunges). These types of challenges really help with variety.
@cmhubbard92 please add me to the spread sheet, I will try to add this info to my updates1 -
petrocoetsee wrote: »Exercise: yes - ttraining with PT at gym. Everytime I turned around in bed last night, I thought about my trainer. I felt him in my muscles.
@petrocoetsee Sometimes I wish there was a laughter button as one of the options! This is hilarious, but also means you’re doing good. 0 -
cmhubbard92 wrote: »11/6/19 Weigh in
Pw: 200.0
Cw: 197.9
Loss: -2.1
@cmhubbard92 Celebration time! Congrats on “one”derland and having a very successful week.0 -
MINI CHALLENGE (11/3 - 11/9)
Sunday - Yes, No, No
Monday - Yes, Yes, Yes
Tuesday - Yes,Yes, Yes (cardio in the am, strength training in the pm)
Wednesday -
Thursday -
Friday -
Saturday -0 -
"Pre-log your food for 4 days(breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks). Challenge yourself by sticking to your pre-logged plan for three of the five days!
Things like fruit/vegetables can be changed if you run out/they go bad"
Just re-read the “rules” to this challenge and realized I was not following it completely. I pre-logged my food (I do it in a journal first and not MFP), but realized I had an extra snack (within my calorie allowance) both days this week so I didn’t “stick” to the plan. Lessons learned - plan more snacks 0 -
"Pre-log your food for 4 days(breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks). Challenge yourself by sticking to your pre-logged plan for three of the five days!
Things like fruit/vegetables can be changed if you run out/they go bad"
Just re-read the “rules” to this challenge and realized I was not following it completely. I pre-logged my food (I do it in a journal first and not MFP), but realized I had an extra snack (within my calorie allowance) both days this week so I didn’t “stick” to the plan. Lessons learned - plan more snacks
I pre-logged my snacks for the first time ever this week because I knew I couldn't get through without having them and we still have candy in the house.1
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