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Magical and marvellous March - accountability thread

Antiopelle
Antiopelle Posts: 1,184 Member
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2019: HW 78 - LW 69
CW: 70.0
Feb GW: maintain between 69 and 70

Goals:
1. Walk at least 10k a day
2. Keep within my daily cals
3. Push-up challenge - master week 3
4. Weekly accountability checkin
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  • kardsharp
    kardsharp Posts: 516 Member
    Starting weight 145
    Current weight 144.2
    Goal weight 130
    weight loss goal for March 5 pounds

    Goals:
    1) to work up to over 40 ounces of water on all days
    2) to weigh and log all of my food
    3) to exercise in some fashion every day
    4) to be more mindful in my eating and exercise
    5) weekly checkins

    Namaste, Kristine
  • RobinAlex666
    RobinAlex666 Posts: 144 Member
    Age: 25
    Height: 5'8"
    Jan SW: 164.5
    Feb SW: 161.5
    Mar SW: 157.5
    Mar GW: 155

    It actually feels weird to type that number as my goal. It's the lowest I will have been in a while. By the end of this month I should also be up to running 8 miles if I keep with it. Good luck everyone! We got this
  • kardsharp
    kardsharp Posts: 516 Member
    Is there an actual weigh in day or do we just use our own day?
  • HoneyBadger302
    HoneyBadger302 Posts: 2,085 Member
    Mar SW: 142.4
    HW: ~166
    GW: 130

    Goals:
    1) Eat out max 2x/week (includes lunches at work)
    2) Workout min 4x/week

    3/1: 142.4
  • Antiopelle
    Antiopelle Posts: 1,184 Member
    kardsharp wrote: »
    Is there an actual weigh in day or do we just use our own day?
    You can check in daily, weekly or at random, just what suits you best.
  • xelsoo
    xelsoo Posts: 194 Member
    It's been a while since I've done one of these but I really enjoyed the accountability and sharing aspect of the thread, so here it goes! I don't have a scale at home so I go by measurements, tightness of clothing and pictures:

    Goal 1: My aim for this month is nothing too drastic, lose aprox. 2 cm in hips and thighs (hardest area to drop imo) and 1-2 in waist. I'll find my arm measurements which I think I've written down in another notebook..I measured myself this Saturday and wrote it down somewhere else:

    Chest: 83cm/32,7in
    Waist: 64.5/25,2
    Hips: 96/37,8
    Thigh: 54/21,3

    Goal 2: Workout at least 4x/week
    Goal 3: Stretch at least 3x/week (starting again to work towards getting the splits)
    Goal 4: Check in weekly with this group
  • Antiopelle
    Antiopelle Posts: 1,184 Member
    jacau wrote: »
    169 cm / 5’5”, 37 y 
    HW: 76.1 kg / 168 lbs (26/Aug/19) 
    GW Mar: 70.5 kg / 155 lbs
    Overall GW: 57.5 kg / 127 lbs 
    Monthly avg –> Sep: 73.6 kg / Oct: 73.0 kg / Nov: 72.5 kg / Dec: 71.6 kg / Jan: 71.7 kg / Feb: 72.3 kg

    Goal #1: Loose what I regained in January/February.
    Goal #2: Log more regularly including weekends.
    Goal #3: Go running at least twice a week. Plus, continue first sessions for flexibility exercises at home.
    Goal #4: Survive 21 km trail run middle of March.

    Hey all,

    After some time of hiding my head in the sand not wanting to admit to myself that “changes” like those of the last few weeks will not move my weight in the desired reaction, here we go. No more hiding. I did regain some weight and my monthly average weight went back up in February. Right! There were holidays, some stormy and rainy weeks and lots of chocolate and falling back into a lazy-loop. No surprises. But choices have been made, now it’s time to deal with the consequences. Back to baby steps and those trusted little changes instead of dwelling on the past and being ashamed.
    Tea selection in the office is stocked up, water bottle filled, sport schedule this week prepared and the first food diary entries done.

    Goal for this month: get back to where I was in December - mindwise at the very least.

    Glad you're back @jacau ! No need to ponder over the lost time, you have your head back in the game and that is what counts ! You've got this ! :wink:
  • weatherking2019
    weatherking2019 Posts: 943 Member
    Thanks @Antiopelle for getting March going!!

    47, 5’2”
    CW:107.4
    GW:Maintenance
    CBF: 18.9 %
    Goal BF%: 18.5%

    Goal #1:Stick to light dinner diet
    Goal #2:Drinks on weekends only
    Goal #3: OTF 4x week
    Goal #4: 10 min morning workout

    09/30 109.6, 19.6%
    10/30 108, 19.1%
    11/27 108.4, 19.4%
    12/31 112, 20.6%
    01/31 110.2, 20.1%
    02/28 107.6, 18.9%
    03/01 107.4, 18.8%

    I am going for maintenance. I am at a comfortable, feel good point right now.
    Took a solid week off from work outs and didn't eat much as I had no appetite due to the flu. But I don't feel weak. I don't feel like I lost strength. I feel... okay.

    I plan on slowly getting my workouts in. Getting good quality foods in my system. And see where it will take me. 😊

  • ShredWeek1
    ShredWeek1 Posts: 188 Member
    Thanks for this monthly accountability thread.

    Starting weight 152

    This month's goal: 148

    Work out 6 days a week

    Pre-plan meals

    Track on MFP daily
  • weatherking2019
    weatherking2019 Posts: 943 Member
    @cayenne_007 is your wedding on 3/8?! That's this weekend!! (my dad's b-day too)
    You got your dress and rings ready?? Stay healthy! Can't wait to see your pictures!!
  • cayenne_007
    cayenne_007 Posts: 668 Member
    weatherking2019 wrote: »
    @cayenne_007 is your wedding on 3/8?! That's this weekend!! (my dad's b-day too)
    You got your dress and rings ready?? Stay healthy! Can't wait to see your pictures!!

    3/14 - it's going to be super casual and just fun - basically the closest thing to eloping that I can get away with and not make my family too mad! Hahaha! I have a place, preacher, flowers, and a great place to eat reserved.... ring is still being worked on, and there's no telling what I'll wind up wearing but it won't be a white dress. We just want a chance to visit with family and have fun. I kept it to immediate family only - otherwise, I swear it would wind up being 500 people and just to complicated.
  • jacau
    jacau Posts: 139 Member
    cayenne_007 wrote: »
    weatherking2019 wrote: »
    @cayenne_007 is your wedding on 3/8?! That's this weekend!! (my dad's b-day too)
    You got your dress and rings ready?? Stay healthy! Can't wait to see your pictures!!

    3/14 - it's going to be super casual and just fun - basically the closest thing to eloping that I can get away with and not make my family too mad! Hahaha! I have a place, preacher, flowers, and a great place to eat reserved.... ring is still being worked on, and there's no telling what I'll wind up wearing but it won't be a white dress. We just want a chance to visit with family and have fun. I kept it to immediate family only - otherwise, I swear it would wind up being 500 people and just to complicated.

    This sounds like a beautiful plan. I hope it'll all work out nicely and you guys get to enjoy a happy, chaotic, warm, and blissful family day!

    @weatherking2019 Did you already pick a date?
  • ldaltonbishop
    ldaltonbishop Posts: 98 Member
    60 yo, 5'2"
    SW, May 2019: 150
    CW, March 2020: 110
    GW: was 120, then 115, now maintenance

    Goals:
    More protein, less fat (that's tricky)
    Manage sodium <1800 mg/day
    Exercise: at least 30 minutes cardio 5x week; weights 3x week
    Reduce body fat%, currently about 27%.

    Cardio is usually a stationary bike, trying to get 5 miles in 30 minutes but it usually takes 32. Sometimes I walk. Gym days I use the treadmill or elliptical and do weights and crunches: 45 crunches, 45 bicep curls and 45 upright rows with 20 lb. barbell; 45 tricep extensions with 12.5 lb. dumbbell.

    Note: diabetes well controlled, so watching carbs.
  • booksnbrains
    booksnbrains Posts: 119 Member
    41 yo, 5’5”
    CW: 165
    Body fat %: 22.5
    GW: ??


    Goals:
    Lift 3x a week
    Stick to marathon training distances for long runs
    Log all foods

    Hey all! I got a body composition scale, then disappeared for a few months while I tried to figure out what my food and body goals were. I have a fairly high muscle mass (128 lbs of fat free mass), so I’m still trying to figure out what goal weight makes sense. I think I’ll stick with 155, but I don’t want to sacrifice any muscle and I want to have sufficient energy storage for running long distances. I’ve got two back to back half marathons this month, and am training for at least one full in May. So I’m trying to keep my protein up and reduce refined carbs, but I’m not sure I want to go total low carb again?

    Looking forward to seeing everyone hit those great goals!
  • cayenne_007
    cayenne_007 Posts: 668 Member
    5'8" 42yo
    SW: 154.4
    Mar GW: 137
    GW: 133

    August SW 145.8 EW 145.6
    Sept SW 145.6 EW 145.6
    Oct SW 145.6 EW 142.6
    Nov SW 142.6 EW 146.2
    Dec SW 146.2 EW 147.0
    Jan SW 147.0 EW 142.0
    Feb SW 140.5 EW 143.2
    Mar SW 143.2

    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

    Goal #1: Workout 4 days a week - Yoga Burn/Bike/Walk
    Goal #2: Be consistent with push up challenge
    Goal #3: Stay under on intake min of 5 days a week
    Goal #4: Replace nightly glass of wine with herbal tea 3x a week

    I had the worst flu the end of Jan, so I feel pretty decent about Feb overall. Weighed in this morning at 143.2 so that means I was about to maintain things while out of town on a sale trip - total win for me! Spent 4 days in Scottsdale and didn't lose progress.

    It's going to be a BUSY month, I'm really excited about daylight savings time, my wedding & my birthday!!! If I can get my average weight down to 140 this month, I'll be happy. (I broke my phone Thursday and am betting I lost all my 'happy scale' data). DAMMIT!
    3/5 - 143.0, AVE 143.6 - yesterday was decent on food, finally felt back in my routine. Spent a few hours riding, cleaning stalls & washing one dirty little mutt. The weather was BEAUTIFUL! Come on Spring!
  • kardsharp
    kardsharp Posts: 516 Member
    Starting weight 145
    Current weight 141.2
    Goal weight 130
    weight loss goal for March 5 pounds (with the 3.8 pounds lost, I think i am on track here)

    Goals:
    1) to work up to over 40 ounces of water on all days (almost all days)
    2) to weigh and log all of my food (every day)
    3) to exercise in some fashion every day (6 out of 7 days, I danced)
    4) to be more mindful in my eating and exercise (have been enjoying both much more)
    5) weekly check ins (and here I am

    Namaste, Kristine
  • cayenne_007
    cayenne_007 Posts: 668 Member
    5'8" 42yo
    SW: 154.4
    Mar GW: 137
    GW: 133

    August SW 145.8 EW 145.6
    Sept SW 145.6 EW 145.6
    Oct SW 145.6 EW 142.6
    Nov SW 142.6 EW 146.2
    Dec SW 146.2 EW 147.0
    Jan SW 147.0 EW 142.0
    Feb SW 140.5 EW 143.2
    Mar SW 143.2

    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

    Goal #1: Workout 4 days a week - Yoga Burn/Bike/Walk
    Goal #2: Be consistent with push up challenge
    Goal #3: Stay under on intake min of 5 days a week
    Goal #4: Replace nightly glass of wine with herbal tea 3x a week

    I had the worst flu the end of Jan, so I feel pretty decent about Feb overall. Weighed in this morning at 143.2 so that means I was about to maintain things while out of town on a sale trip - total win for me! Spent 4 days in Scottsdale and didn't lose progress.

    It's going to be a BUSY month, I'm really excited about daylight savings time, my wedding & my birthday!!! If I can get my average weight down to 140 this month, I'll be happy. (I broke my phone Thursday and am betting I lost all my 'happy scale' data). DAMMIT!
    3/5 - 143.0, AVE 143.6 - yesterday was decent on food, finally felt back in my routine. Spent a few hours riding, cleaning stalls & washing one dirty little mutt. The weather was BEAUTIFUL! Come on Spring!
    3/6 - 142.8 AVE 143.4 - I love this time of year, I worked outdoors from 4:30 to dark - no idea of burn, not cardio, just cleaning stalls and riding. Been experimenting with learning to cook some lighter (but quick) dinners - trying to stay away from pastas, breads, etc.
  • jenniferandrusak
    jenniferandrusak Posts: 3 Member
    Height: 5’4
    SW:125 lbs
    CW: 107 lbs
    GW: 96 lbs
    Goal#1 exercise at least 15 minutes a day
    Goal#2 use self care and other ways to sooth self rather than to over eat.
    Goal#3 keep track of intake.
    Goal 4# weigh self once a week
    Goal#5 keep a diary with motivations and encouragement and quotes
  • Antiopelle
    Antiopelle Posts: 1,184 Member
    Antiopelle wrote: »
    2019: HW 78 - LW 69
    CW: 70.0
    Feb GW: maintain between 69 and 70

    Goals:
    1. Walk at least 10k a day
    2. Keep within my daily cals
    3. Push-up challenge - master week 3
    4. Weekly accountability checkin

    The first week of March is already over and done. Here in Belgium, we seem to be in an endless waterfall: the temperatures stay cold and it is raining all the time. Really all - the - time and it's getting to me. Also, the small river at the back of our house is almost overflowing, and we are still facing at least a week of rain. I'm in dire need of a little sunshine!

    As for my goals:
    1. Nope, it didn't work out this week as going out in torrential rains just isn't an option. And one can only do circles around the house a few hundred times :neutral: Also, I still cannot go bike to work, so very little movement.
    2. I did. But then yesterday evening my neighbour - who is a lovely lady - begged us to come and finish the batch of batter she had made for waffles. I was still a little peckish after dinner and I wolfed down 4 freshly baked waffles. No regrets there as I never eat them and they were delish ! :smiley:
    3. I can't seem to master week 3 - but I'll continue to try
    4. Yes, I am doing this right now. My current average weight is 70.0 which is perfect, certainly after having 4 waffles and very little exercise.
  • jacau
    jacau Posts: 139 Member
    169 cm / 5’5”, 37 y 
    HW: 76.1 kg / 168 lbs (26/Aug/19) 
    GW Mar: 70.5 kg / 155 lbs
    Overall GW: 57.5 kg / 127 lbs 
    Monthly avg –> Sep: 73.6 kg / Oct: 73.0 kg / Nov: 72.5 kg / Dec: 71.6 kg / Jan: 71.7 kg / Feb: 72.3 kg

    Goal #1: Loose what I regained in January/February.
    Goal #2: Log more regularly including weekends.
    Goal #3: Go running at least twice a week. Plus, continue first sessions for flexibility exercises at home.
    Goal #4: Survive 21 km trail run middle of March.

    1-mar: 73.0 kg
    2-mar: 74.0 kg
    3-mar: 73.3 kg
    4-mar: 72.5 kg
    5-mar: 71.3 kg – Running the evening before. This is dehydration.
    6-mar: 71.7 kg
    7-mar: 71.4 kg (7-day average: 72.5 kg) – Hmm, not just dehydration it seems. :)
    8-mar: 71.7 kg (7-day average: 72.3 kg)
    9-mar: 71.4 kg (7-day average: 71.9 kg) – I'm a yo-yo, lol.

    Hi all, the last few days went quite fast. And well in terms of losses. I stuck to regular exercises, not over-indulging, hydrating, etc. It feels as though my head is starting to get the hang of it again after all :) It was also nicely busy, with gardening, and having to pick up things here and there. So I cycled/walked consistently throughout the week, too.

    Let's see:
    #1: Looking good. If I keep this up, this is realistic and in reach.
    #2: So far, so good. All days. Including weekend.
    #3: Running, stupid rain is discouraging, but at least once a week I manage to kick myself in gear. Stretching, still baby steps to find a routine. Focusing on finding exercises to improve shoulder mobility that I can do in the office. I have some first ones. Just want to find more and find a good rhythm.
    #4: We'll know more next week. Run is on Sunday. Fingers crossed!

    All in all, I'm feeling good and prepared to get through another week. There's a bit of a cold lingering in my system that I hope won't get any worse. Would be a shame with the run waiting on Sunday.
  • jacau
    jacau Posts: 139 Member
    Antiopelle wrote: »
    The first week of March is already over and done. Here in Belgium, we seem to be in an endless waterfall: the temperatures stay cold and it is raining all the time. Really all - the - time and it's getting to me. Also, the small river at the back of our house is almost overflowing, and we are still facing at least a week of rain. I'm in dire need of a little sunshine!

    I feel you! It was raining quite a bit here as well in the southern parts of NL, but at least we had some dry patches. In return, at least I keep telling myself this, the groundwater stores are filling up again. I didn't look for Belgium yet, but for plenty of areas in NL and Germany the levels are finally starting to get back to what is considered "normal" for this time of year. The last two years really took a toll.

    Still looking forward to spring and sun and all the outdoor goodness!
  • jacau
    jacau Posts: 139 Member
    @weatherking2019 That sounds indeed like there are plenty of things waiting to be celebrated! Makes sense to spread it out a little. Curious how this will develop! Enjoy the ride in the meantime :)

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