TEAM: The Big Butt Theory (January)
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petrocoetsee wrote: »
We call it Tennis for older people. You generally play as a doubles team so there isn’t as much running side-to-side as tennis. A bit easier on the knees and joints. Not a ton of rules so it’s easy to learn and it’s just fun. You get to run around a tennis court whacking a wiffle ball for a couple hours. Plus you can play inside or outside so weather is never an issue. I play with a women’s league, then occasionally a mixed league with my husband. Gives us something fun to do together.2 -
cmhubbard92 wrote: »To help keep in line with pre-planning, keeping under calories and sticking with the plan, I am trying to prep the night before. I have dinner in the fridge to thaw, lunch already prepared (tuna salad) and veggies cut.
That is a wonderful idea @brandi_84, I have been trying to do mostly the same... having dinner thawing is where I screw up the most! I love tuna salad!
@cmhubbard92 I have decided that tuna salad seems to be better and less fishy if prepared ahead of time. Dinner thawing is hard to remember to do, worse when you have it thawing but it's still partially frozen when you get ready to cook.1 -
cmhubbard92 wrote: »To help keep in line with pre-planning, keeping under calories and sticking with the plan, I am trying to prep the night before. I have dinner in the fridge to thaw, lunch already prepared (tuna salad) and veggies cut.
That is a wonderful idea @brandi_84, I have been trying to do mostly the same... having dinner thawing is where I screw up the most! I love tuna salad!
@cmhubbard92 I have decided that tuna salad seems to be better and less fishy if prepared ahead of time. Dinner thawing is hard to remember to do, worse when you have it thawing but it's still partially frozen when you get ready to cook.
@brandi_84 I am contemplating getting that instant thaw thing that looks like a cutting board. I cant remember the name of it, but I browsed it a few times around the holidays.... it sounds too good to be true, but I think it is worth trying!
I didn't realize that tuna is less smelly when made in advance... I usually only have tuna if I'm home or out because I dont want to carry the smell with me at work! That's really good to know!0 -
1/21/20
Tracked: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes, 30 minutes yoga plus walking
Steps: 10,599+
Water: 112oz
Planned&followed: yes1 -
cmhubbard92 wrote: »
@mhassan160 there are so many reasons why we gain weight on the scale when everything we do points to "you will lose this week". In your case, you have over doubled your workouts, which means your body is going to hold onto some of that water to repair muscle! Keep doing what you are doing, your fat loss is still occurring, but it is being "masked" by extra water. Here are a few other reasons why we will not lose week after week-there are so many factors that cause the scale to stay the same or jump up! Don't stress any scale gains if you are doing everything right (staying at a deficit, eating the right amount of your exercise calories backs, drinking water to help aid muscle repair, etc)mhassan160 wrote: »
This weigh in for week 3 so you can update it, but my concern is how did my weight increase and the last week was the first week that I went to the gym for five days??, I was losing weight when I was going to the gym for just two days??? Anyway,I will keep going to the gym for the five days and never give up let’s see what will happen next week!cmhubbard92 wrote: »mhassan160 wrote: »Weigh in this morning Monday January 20
253.2 lb 😔
I had entered your weight from yesterday at 252... would you like me to update it to your weight today?
Carbohydrate intake: The number of carbs you’re consuming will affect scale weight. Remember, 1 gram of carbohydrate comes along with 3g of water. This is why when people go on a low-carb, or ketogenic diet, they see rapid weight loss (not fat loss) initially as the body drops water. Inversely, if you’re ending a period of low-carb or ketogenic dieting, you can expect your weight on the scale to go up.
Water retention: Water retention ‘masks’ fat loss and people falsely assume they’re not losing fat even in a calorie deficit, or worse, they’re gaining body fat – cue the “metabolic damage” news stories.
Sodium balance: If you’re consuming a certain level of sodium per day and then one day you consume more sodium your body will retain water, conversely, if you decrease sodium intake, your body will release water. 1
Menstrual Cycle: Ladies, your monthly cycle will make you retain water. I know, it sucks, but you’re awesome so smile. I wrote about dealing with the problem here. And seeing we’re on the topic, if you’re struggling with cravings during TTOM, read this.
Stress levels: Increased stress = water retention and with water retention comes a spike in scale weight.
Sleep: Poor sleep can also increase stress levels = water retention = weight increase on the scale.
Timing of last meal: If you generally eat your last meal at 8pm, then one day you eat your last meal at 11pm. This will see the scale increase the next day.
The time you weigh-in: If you regularly weigh in at 5am and then one day weigh in at 8am, this will impact scale weight.
Alcohol consumption: Alcohol can dehydrate you, leaving you lighter the next day. However, alcohol can also increase hunger. So if you go out and drink and consume foods high in salt and carbs, this will also impact your weight the next day.
That was helpful, I will keep it on mind and see next week for the bigg weight loss, thanks alot!0 -
It will not let me down I promise 💪 will win that war with fat!mhassan160 wrote: »
This weigh in for week 3 so you can update it, but my concern is how did my weight increase and the last week was the first week that I went to the gym for five days??, I was losing weight when I was going to the gym for just two days??? Anyway,I will keep going to the gym for the five days and never give up let’s see what will happen next week!cmhubbard92 wrote: »mhassan160 wrote: »Weigh in this morning Monday January 20
253.2 lb 😔
I had entered your weight from yesterday at 252... would you like me to update it to your weight today?
Please don’t be discouraged. @cmhubbard is totally correct. DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) means after strength exercise, you will (hopefully) make tears in your muscles. Your body will then repair these tears, plus a bit extra, giving you more muscle. But while the body is doing the repair work, it will cushion your muscles with a little extra fluid. That is what you are seeing on the scale. Keep it up and your new (sexy) muscles will more then make up for the water retention 😬
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Looking for some weigh ins from earlier in the week
Sunday:
@p_mad
@SereneRose
Monday:
@losingbecks
@lozenger1984
Tuesday:
@kydztoi
Wednesday:
@brandi_84
@sarahannsuarez
@twitch82 *
* will be removed from challenge if no weight is submitted this week.0 -
1/21
Tracking: yes
Within calories: yes
Exercise: yes
Steps: 11,2032 -
Wednesday Weigh in for @sarahannsuarez:
Starting weight: 205
Week 1: 199.5
Week 2: 199.2
***Week 3: 195.15 -
Also @cmhubbard92 I'm really sorry... I can't keep up with the challenges. I actually pay attention to what's behind them.... but can't post/track so much. Focusing on eating right and exercising instead.1
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cmhubbard92 wrote: »Looking for some weigh ins from earlier in the week
Sunday:
@p_mad
@SereneRose
Monday:
@losingbecks
@lozenger1984
Tuesday:
@kydztoi
Wednesday:
@brandi_84
@sarahannsuarez
@twitch82 *
* will be removed from challenge if no weight is submitted this week.
Weekly weigh-in
Last weigh-in(Jan 12): 67.9kg/ 149.69 lbs
Current weight(Jan 22): 67.5kg/ 148.81 lbs
Sorry for not posting, I am down with a throat infection currently. 😕
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Richmondwriter minichallenge for 1/21/2020:
-Logged in: yes
-Below calories: yes
-Exercised: yes, walked dog 45 minutes and 1 hour barre. I want to start twice weekly barre class for strength training.
Yesterday, eating more vegetables and protein helped keep me from snacking. The one thing that really stemmed my hunger was a breakfast of 1/2 cup Quaker oats, 1/2 cup blueberries, and 1/2 cup raspberries.
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Tuesday January 21
Logged food and was under calories
Exercise 60 minutes cardio
Water 8 cups1 -
Brandi_84
Wednesday
starting: 183.9
Week 1: 182.5
Week 2: 183.2
Week 3: 183.8
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sarahannsuarez wrote: »Wednesday Weigh in for @sarahannsuarez:
Starting weight: 205
Week 1: 199.5
Week 2: 199.2
***Week 3: 195.1
@sarahannsuarez amazing loss! And I removed you from the spreadsheet. No worries! The "challenge" is just a little extra for the group! 1 -
cmhubbard92 wrote: »Looking for some weigh ins from earlier in the week
Sunday:
@p_mad
@SereneRose
Monday:
@losingbecks
@lozenger1984
Tuesday:
@kydztoi
Wednesday:
@brandi_84
@sarahannsuarez
@twitch82 *
* will be removed from challenge if no weight is submitted this week.
Weekly weigh-in
Last weigh-in(Jan 12): 67.9kg/ 149.69 lbs
Current weight(Jan 22): 67.5kg/ 148.81 lbs
Sorry for not posting, I am down with a throat infection currently. 😕
@p_mad no worries! I knew something had to be up! I hope you make a speedy recovery and feel better!!! 1 -
Brandi_84
Wednesday
starting: 183.9
Week 1: 182.5
Week 2: 183.2
Week 3: 183.8
@brandi_84 We're having the same kind of week *hug*1 -
1/22/20
Tracked: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes 35min bike, 10 minutes stretching
Steps: 10,171
Water: 120oz
Planned & Followed: yes
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1/21
Logged:yes
Under:yes
Water:yes
Exercise: yes (60 min Spinning)
Steps: 77233 -
Mini Challenge
Tue Jan 21st
Tracking: yes
Calories: yes
Exercise: 30 min Focus T25 Beta Speed 2.0
Water: 90oz
I feel like I'm losing some of my motivation, I'm not as interested in my workouts. I feel like I'm in a slump! Maybe because some of that New Year's resolution excitement is wearing off
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Mini Challenge
Tue Jan 21st
Tracking: yes
Calories: yes
Exercise: 30 min Focus T25 Beta Speed 2.0
Water: 90oz
I feel like I'm losing some of my motivation, I'm not as interested in my workouts. I feel like I'm in a slump! Maybe because some of that New Year's resolution excitement is wearing off
Have you thought about adding a deadline event to your life? Something that you need to work to accomplish in 6 weeks-3months? Sign up for a 5k, a mini-triathlon or a mud run. Hire a photographer to take family photos on a certain date. Just something that is close enough in time to make you work hard between now and then.
I always do better if I have an external deadline. Right now, I have a friend who is doing a fashion show in March. She wants me to be a model because she wants to show “all body types”. She says it’s because I’m “athletic”. I think she’s too nice to say overweight. But regardless, by March, I want to be ready to show up fit, not fat.
Good luck!
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I feel like I'm losing some of my motivation, I'm not as interested in my workouts. I feel like I'm in a slump! Maybe because some of that New Year's resolution excitement is wearing off
@thedestar I can relate. My workouts have been nothing but struggle this week. My eating has been a struggle. This week is just a struggle. But I'm doing my best and that's all I can manage.
We have the power to implement the change that we seek and a "meh" week won't distract us from our goals.
This too shall pass.2 -
Jan 20&21
Username: Murdog3t
Step : 6145 & 7315
Water : 92 oz
Food : Yes
Exercise: none
Still recovering from my toe surgery and just feeling blue......3 -
Wednesday January 22
Logged food and was not under calories
Exercise 40 minutes walking at the treadmill
Water 8 cups3 -
Tuesday 01/21
Tracked: no
Under: no
Steps: 2,553
Water: 50
Wednesday 01/22
Tracked: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes - Treadmill at gym
Steps: 6,560
Water: 932 -
Looking for some weigh ins from earlier in the week
Sunday:
@SereneRose
Monday:
@losingbecks
@lozenger1984
Tuesday:
@kydztoi
Wednesday:
@twitch82 *
Thursday:
@HappyGrape
@Nicoletime4me
@stubbornloser
* will be removed from challenge if no weight is submitted this week.0 -
1/22
Tracking: yes
Within calories: yes
Exercise: yes, but barely 😆
Steps: 10,8213 -
This morning my job had a person in to take our blood/vitals so we remain eligible for a healthy living discount on our health insurance. Obviously I dont have my results, but my blood pressure was 110/70. I'm pretty excited because my blood pressure used to run much higher!
But, because of said blood test, I couldnt stay 100% on plan, because I snagged a nutri-grain bar after the blood test... I was really lightheaded because I fasted 15 hours instead of 6. 🤷♀️5 -
cmhubbard92 wrote: »This morning my job had a person in to take our blood/vitals so we remain eligible for a healthy living discount on our health insurance. Obviously I dont have my results, but my blood pressure was 110/70. I'm pretty excited because my blood pressure used to run much higher!
@cmhubbard92
But, because of said blood test, I couldnt stay 100% on plan, because I snagged a nutri-grain bar after the blood test... I was really lightheaded because I fasted 15 hours instead of 6. 🤷♀️
That is fantastic! Seeing that weight loss has been so beneficial to your health is a great NSV.
I'm sorry the blood test made you light headed...it happens to me sometimes even when I have eaten.0 -
@murdog3tJan 20&21
Username: Murdog3t
Step : 6145 & 7315
Water : 92 oz
Food : Yes
Exercise: none
Still recovering from my toe surgery and just feeling blue......
I'm so sorry you are feeling blue. How long is recovery expected to take? I hope that you will feel better and that you will be able to recover soon. Most importantly take care of yourself while you are recovering.0
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