wwood008 wrote: »

@broncobuddee I had asked about if I was going to be in the group since we were headed into a new month/new year and never heard back. I’ve been keeping track on my own so I can add those now:

Username: wwood008
Weigh in day: Tuesday
Week 1: 151.9
Week 2: 150.4

@wwood008 - Yikes! Sorry I missed it. All set.

@gwamajtw91 great loss!

@canzone777 I'm such a wuss with cold, I don't know how those of you with real cold weather do it.

@raleighgirl09 The carrot, chickpea, garlic soup is on the blog Cooking on a Bootstrap. It's really good! It only makes 4 servings but they're decent-sized, I'd assumed they would be small so I poured in two bowls and was surprised at how big the servings were. I used more chili powder than recommended. If you still have roasted garlic you can use that instead of roasting it with everything else, I used extra garlic too. Roasted garlic is so good, I've actually sat on the couch with a bulb and squeezed cloves for a snack!

Username: davors19
Weigh-in week: Week 2
Weigh-in day: Friday
Previous Weight: 285
Todays Weight: 285

@cornanda - Wow and good for you!

@katmary71 - can you believe yoga made me sore?!?!

@rachelleahsmom The first routine I did was tough and the next morning my hip flexors were so sore in the morning I had to sit with my legs crossed on the couch! I definitely understand soreness from yoga! I've only done it four days but it's already making a difference in my tightness, plus it's relaxing as an add-on to my workout, I never focus on breathing. Did you enjoy it?

@Katmary71 and @AustinRuadhain The jury is still out for me on yoga. I really want to love it and know all the great benefits, but I find myself lying on the mat thinking, "did I leave the porch light on? Do I have garlic for tonight's dinner?" and stuff like that. I think it making me sore was a positive thing, because I work out almost every day and am almost never sore. So, adding something different was a good wake up call that maybe I need to shake things up a bit.

Friday Weigh in- See above. Forgot user name:

Cornanda

raleighgirl09
Friday check in (a very long post - deep dive into my January weight loss (or not) so far)

Pretty certain I chose lunch out of stress - I had more than I would normally. I did ok for the day by choosing to not have alcohol tonight so that I would still fit in a filling meal and be happy food wise. I discovered that I am pretty happy with a mocktail and not add gin (my usual is gin, grapefruit juice and fresca) and it pretty much tastes the same. Alcohol does not always serve me well so skipping it for food is quite alright. =>

Some thoughts on weight and not really losing in January, so far. Still trying to get below the 04Jan low of 188.1 - I have been bouncing around between that and a high of 191.6 on Tuesday - and all points in between. In the world of weight loss, a bounce gap of 3 pounds over two weeks is nothing and if I was choosing maintenance right now, I'd be in range. So there must be choices I am sometimes making that are leading to not heading downward, despite doing the right things often enough to not be just gaining weight, right? I did a week assessment at the end of my list below and there's enough there to make a difference. I can't be all out of joint about not getting the results I want if I am 10% or 20% off the whole plan, in a given week. Do I know for a fact that that's the percentage? No. But do I know it hasn't been 100% effort for the last week - and probably not the previous either. You can't get 100% results on 90% or 80% effort when there is not a lot of weight left to lose. 20 pounds may be aggressive and 25 almost certainly is, this just based on my previous 130 pound loss. Anyway - these are the things I'm thinking about and going into next week, I need to give 100% everyday, for at least a week. Just for something to compare this week to and see if I can get past a stall - a stall that, if I am being honest, I have not worked to prevent and have aided and abetted. The data on MFP, Fitbit and the Habit Tracker are all pointing to this, even if it isn't exact science numbers. It's enough to show me what I need to know.

Planned and Prelog 3 meals? B and L no but D yes
Times? B 9a, L 1230p, D 630p
Non-planned eating and thoughts? B and L technically not planned but were choices on plan. however, i ate a larger lunch than usual (which i wouldn't usually do when faced with the stats ahead of time) so i decided to forgo any alcohol to stay on track. this is a mix of things that could be better and things that went right
Hunger? Long story but - The weight loss group I'm in has a challenge going to wait an hour when you think you are hungry - drink water and wait an hour. If you can't, you are truly hungry and should eat. I felt 'hungry' at 4:15 and had the water and told myself 'we are waiting,' and there was some chitter-chatter in my head about not really liking that but I just turned my attention to something else because I decided an hour was not a long time and way earlier than I wanted to eat dinner (the next meal method). I was so surprised when 5 rolled around and realized not only did I make it, I had not thought one more thing about it. Also realized at 5 that I was no longer 'hungry' and no need to rush dinner. I at at 630. It was a really good exercise that I'll do again.
Things that went right? Met the above challenge, made sure i got a walk, realized that i have been more strict in what i call exercise then i used to so a 3 mile walk counts
Things that could be better? had lunch right after a meeting that was stressful, that did lead to eating a higher calorie lunch. having planned food would have made the option of what to eat less of an option and more following the plan
Exercise? 3.25 mile walk in the hood [log steps from day before] (steps 16Jan2020 6,532)
Sleep? 1015p-7a [log the morning after]
Assessed the previous day / week / month? week: 5 days within cals, 3 days 10,000 steps, 6 days water, 3 days all habits (EDIT: 7 days / 4 items per day (under calories, 10,000 steps, all water and all habit tracking items done= 28 possible critical actions over a 7 day period. 10 items divided by 28 opportunities available, not done is 0.35714285714...so I only gave 64% effort).

TeresaW1020 wrote: »

Username:TeresaW1020
Weigh in week:  Week 2
Weigh in day: Tuesday
Previous Weight: 209.4
Todays Weight: 208.7

In the GREEN!!

@TeresaW1020 awesome weigh in, in the GREEN - way to go!!! =>

I used to take yoga classes and I really loved it. I still incorporate poses into my workouts but it just isn’t the same. I would love to get back into it and perhaps you have all inspired me to do so.....stay tuned. Lol

@Katmary71 thank you. It’s not going so well but it’ll get there.

@AustinRuadhain I have been taking a page out of your book (at least I think it was you) purging. The clutter around my house is adding to my stress so I’m working on cleaning it out. Also thanks for your encouragement on my loss this week. Means a lot.

@raleighgirl09 you are very analytical. I was attempting to decipher your percentages but gave up. Lol. I am impressed you gave up the alcohol for the food calories. I am currently doing the same but that bottle of wine is calling to me so here I am distracting myself.

vanjan14 wrote: »

Username: vanjan14
Weigh in week: 2
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous Weight (PW): 257.0
Today's (Current) Weight (CW): 255.7

Continuing 16-8 intermittent fasting and keeping on track. Only had one day over my calorie limit this week! Going on a SCUBA diving vacation in a week and aiming to be near 252lbs which will be the lightest I've been in five years!

Good for you! Enjoy that vacation!!

rachelleahsmom wrote: »

@Katmary71 and @AustinRuadhain The jury is still out for me on yoga. I really want to love it and know all the great benefits, but I find myself lying on the mat thinking, "did I leave the porch light on? Do I have garlic for tonight's dinner?" and stuff like that. I think it making me sore was a positive thing, because I work out almost every day and am almost never sore. So, adding something different was a good wake up call that maybe I need to shake things up a bit.

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LOL, can't stop laughing at this! My mind always wanders too! I eat dinner after my workout so I'm thinking of what time to put things in the oven or start the Instant pot to eat at a certain time and still get in my shower. It doesn't help that my cats love the yoga mat, yesterday one went under me my last 5 seconds of a plank and the cautious one curled up on the other half when I was doing the ending of the yoga routine and was in my way, but I didn't want to scare him off.

Friday check-in
Calories- under
Exercise- stair treadmill, weights, core/stretches, yoga
Water- good

Got back on track with cleaning and decluttering, last week was a dud after 5 for 90 but I cleaned out my kitchen cupboard and there were some things hiding out in the back that can be donated. Two boxes out of the kitchen, I just may manage to squeeze in an air fryer!

I've fallen in love with the stair treadmill. The yoga routine I did today was for the hips, half of it was on one leg. I really wasn't meant to stand around on one leg and do forward bends! I was mean and laughed when the instructor lost his balance as I don't think I stopped wobbling the whole time! Finished my 5th day of yoga. Was a productive day overall.

Habits
Gym 3 days- done
Cardio 30 minutes a day- done
Core/stretch daily-done
Fit On yoga 5xs this week- did 6, will probably continue to do a routine after core exercises to wind down
Recipe- made two, not sure if I'll make butternut chili tomorrow as I have some food to get through and am going out Sunday
Declutter/clean- great job today!

Good morning Slimpossibles! It’s a cold gloomy day here but that is OK because I’m not going anywhere today. I will do my workout soon, put the beef stew in the crockpot, and do some housework. I have this jigsaw puzzle that I want to work on but promised myself NOT to go near it until all my chores are done.

@AustinRuadhain, I am not a fan of yoga. I don’t know if it’s because I haven’t really ever done it so it’s foreign to me or what. I’ve tried a couple of times and much prefer lifting weights over yoga. There is a beginner program on Beachbody so I might give it a try one day.

@mrmcgrath, that weight will come off next week!

@Cornada, yayyyy for keeping it GREEN!!

@raleighgirl09, I also need to step up my game and give 100% every day and stop playing games with my weight loss. I find myself trying to find a “diet plan” that will work for me when the truth is that I’m not giving 100% to anything that I’m doing. I had this thought last week that I could just eat sensibly and not track my calories. What a bunch of hogwash! I’m back to tracking today. LOVE that challenge to decide if you are truly hungry or not by drinking water and trying to wait an hour. I’ve been wanting to increase my intermittent fasting time and that could be just the trick I need to do.

@vanjan14, great weight loss this week!! You will reach that goal as long as you keep your focus and do what you know to do.

@Katmary71, look at you crushing your workouts and habits!! If you do make the butternut chili let me know how you like it. I’ve seen recipes for it before and always wondered if I would like it or not. I just reorganized and decluttered my kitchen the other day. All my kitchen cabinets and drawers are so clean and organized. Now to see how long I can keep it like that!

@its_cleo, I have the same tight body/muscles which might be why I don’t like yoga. I’m trying to embrace more stretching after my workouts but rush through them most of the time so I can just be done. I do hope your day goes better and that your mood will get brighter.

raleighgirl09 wrote: »

Tip on the week and knowing which week - I always write in the day, the week# with the date (Thursday was week 3 for me, 16Jan2020). I copy from my previous week's weigh-in and change the week# and date so I can keep up with it - it took me at least to the 2nd month to figure that out so I am passing along! The only drawback is having to go back and find the previous - if anyone has any other tips, I'd love to hear them!! =>

My tip is to use an Excel spreadsheet and save it to your computer so you can copy/paste your weekly weigh-in and so that you can have a great visual as you go forward. I have every month since I joined the Slimpossibles. Here is a picture of my January so you all can see what I do.

@TeresaW1020 It's great having the kitchen organized! It's tough with the cabinets here as it's a really small kitchen and everything's is double or triple packed into cabinets and the openings are really small. I went through my pantry for the first time in years and was depressed at all the stuff that expired, I filled up two garbage cans with stuff I'd never use. Cleaning it out makes it a lot easier to find what I'm looking for and cooking is more accessible and I love seeing it clean and organized. The worst now is the freezer and spice cabinet, I have more spices than I ever have and the freezer has food I no longer eat that I feel like I'm wasting if I get rid of! BTW, I realized I hadn't read the end of the December thread and came across ways to lessen additions to coffee. I'm still at least adding stevia or sugar-free syrup and recently bought a peppermint cocoa almond creamer for Christmas as a treat, but I've cut the amount way back and love adding cinnamon to my coffee. I add a lot! I used to add a ton of sweet cream creamer and buy white mochas or frapps at Starbucks or other coffee shops, switched to cold brew with light sweet cream (dropped about 500 calories), then started making my own.

@its_cleo You're doing a great job staying on track despite not doing well! Do you feel better when you exercise? I really dragged for all of December and stopped going to the gym the second half and it was horrible to get started or even get out of bed. I think sticking to a routine helped me. It sounds like you're doing a great job of doing that with exercise. Honestly adding in dance helped because disco is so fun to listen to though I haven't done it recently. Well, I switch from heavy metal or a symphony rock band to disco and funk when I do my body weight exercises as the beat is the same when doing reps so I guess I'm still getting my mental fix of it!

On yoga, the stretching is probably the fastest I've seen improvement in my body. Weights was big but took a while. With my back problems and the fusions there's a lot of tension in my torso and I noticed yesterday I can squat lower and can take bigger steps. I'm also paying attention to my breathing, I tend to hold my breath and I'm always a little anxious so breathing is good to be aware of and will probably help me slow down a bit. I'm awful at waiting between sets when doing weights at the gym as I'm all fired up from music but yesterday I focused on my breath and waiting more than 30 seconds. Yoga and stretching isn't really my personality, I tend to get all worked up and "attack" my workouts rather than relax but I think on an ongoing basis it will make me slow down and is already having a calming effect. I honestly picked the first routine on accident and ended up liking it. The workouts are pretty short too so they're not bad to add in after my exercises and it's a good cool down. OK, this ended up really long!

Today's high was 4 below zero. So, no outside walk for me. I've been walking around the house trying to get those last few steps in. My cat either chases me or looks at me like I'm nuts. We might be above zero by Tuesday! I'm a little worried about Monday's weigh in. Any chance I can lose 5 pounds between now and then? Ha!