TEAM: The Big Butt Theory (June)
AB0215
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Welcome to the Challenge new and returning teammates!! This is the conversation/weigh in thread for your Team 
Keep on losing because our first weigh ins begin THIS Sunday! I am here for you should you need anything - simply message me or tag me by putting an '@' just before my username (NO SPACES) and I will get to you asap! ~ Ashley @AB0215.
Keep on losing because our first weigh ins begin THIS Sunday! I am here for you should you need anything - simply message me or tag me by putting an '@' just before my username (NO SPACES) and I will get to you asap! ~ Ashley @AB0215.0
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Good morning! I'm ready to start another month. I've got to get back on track.
Richmondwriter MUAC for 5/24:
Tracked: yes
Under: No (+232)
Exercised: Yes, went on a walk in a hilly park with my daughter. 1 -
Hi there! @richmondwriter 🤗 I agree with your thoughts for June 100% but for your reporting on the Mini-Accountabily Challenge I wanted to gently nudge you back over to TBBTs existing May thread, if you start reporting here too early @brandi_84 might miss you when she checks off everyone for the last week of May.
We can definitely start moving the conversation over here this week though! It’s nice to start re-introducing ourselves here and welcome our newcomers to help get situated!😊richmondwriter wrote: »Good morning! I'm ready to start another month. I've got to get back on track.
Richmondwriter MUAC for 5/24:
Tracked: yes
Under: No (+232)
Exercised: Yes, went on a walk in a hilly park with my daughter.
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Good Morning Everyone..I hope I'm posting on the right page? I'm Slivnfree, I do track my food and water, I use a Fitbit for tracking my activity, and use challenges to stick with it. In June I start 30 shred and treadmill. Good luck Everyone!2
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Hi it’s Lauren. I’m rejoining the challenge again. I’m looking forward to a new month of actually mindfully eating and also eating within my allotment.2
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Good evening fellow members of The Big Butt Theory!!! My name is Christine, and I am your captain, along with my two co-captains, @brandi_84 and @Krysless2 . Just reach out to us if you need anything!
I am 27 years old and live in Connecticut. I am a dog momma to two dogs, an 1 year old puppy, Dillon, and a 10 year old goldendoodle named Roy. Both are my babies, and I look forward to unwinding with them each evening! When the weather is nice, I enjoy taking them to the park with my boyfriend, and walking some laps together around the walking path. I also enjoy taking walks in our neighborhood, and sometimes throwing some running into the mix(I have been very inconsistent with running, and would like to improve!)
I have been with The Big Butt Theory since February of 2019, and have been captain for quite a few months, now. I am here if you ever need help/support-feel free to friend me if you would like! I am not super active in the newsfeed, but try to be supportive when I am over there! If you need to grab my attention on this page, please tag me @cmhubbard92
I look forward to kicking June’s butt with you all!
I will try my best to respond to all of your posts, sometimes it takes me a little while!!! 1 -
Information on our Step/Water Challenge! This month these challenges will run weekly, Sunday(Starting May 31th,) to Saturday,(June 6th) to remain in line with the Mini Ultimate Accountability Challenge, and our weigh ins!
Weekly Step Challenge
This is pretty simple if you track your steps at all(via phone, fitness tracker, pedometer, anything really). You select your own step goal each week and try to reach it. We have two categories for "winners" for the week- Percentage of goal completed, and highest total steps!
The Water Challenge
This is a challenge to get you to reach 8 cups of water each day! The team all has the same goal. Aim for 8 glasses(64oz) of water per day, or 448oz or week! The winners in this category are determined by the highest percentage of water you drink!
Here is the spreadsheet
Once you have been added to the spreadsheet, feel free to add your daily numbers in(of course, only for your username!) I do my best to try to keep up, but admit that I may miss a few logs here and there!!!
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING THE STEP OR WATER CHALLENGE, PLEASE TAG ME IN YOUR POST @cmhubbard92 ALONG WITH YOUR WEEKLY STEP GOAL(not daily) AND I WILL ADD YOU TO THE CHALLENGE! 1 -
Hi, my name is Petro. I am from Johannesburg, South Africa. I was part of the team for a few months, but "left" due to inactivity. Codvid and the extreme lockdown in South Africa got to me (mentall) and the only contest I participated in was to see how much I could consume. The 2 month lockdown resulted in ±10kg gain. I am however back, trying to stay on track and being part of a group where you measure and record your results, helps to keep me on track.
@cmhubbard92 , Christine, I will join the step and water challenges. Water is going to be difficult as it is winter in South Africa, and today is VERY cold. Anyway, very cold according to my standards, probably not as cold as what those of you that are used to snowy winters regard as cold.2 -
petrocoetsee wrote: »Hi, my name is Petro. I am from Johannesburg, South Africa. I was part of the team for a few months, but "left" due to inactivity. Codvid and the extreme lockdown in South Africa got to me (mentall) and the only contest I participated in was to see how much I could consume. The 2 month lockdown resulted in ±10kg gain. I am however back, trying to stay on track and being part of a group where you measure and record your results, helps to keep me on track.
@cmhubbard92 , Christine, I will join the step and water challenges. Water is going to be difficult as it is winter in South Africa, and today is VERY cold. Anyway, very cold according to my standards, probably not as cold as what those of you that are used to snowy winters regard as cold.
@petrocoetsee I am glad to have you back with us! Please let me know what your weekly goal will be for steps, and I will add you to next week's spreadsheet! I am wishing you the best success this month, Petro! 0 -
Hi it’s Lauren. I’m rejoining the challenge again. I’m looking forward to a new month of actually mindfully eating and also eating within my allotment.
@LMK02020 Lauren, as I said before, I am glad to have you back with us! I just tagged you in the registration thread so you can post your starting weight (I don't want you to be skipped!) 1 -
Slivnfree1982 wrote: »Good Morning Everyone..I hope I'm posting on the right page? I'm Slivnfree, I do track my food and water, I use a Fitbit for tracking my activity, and use challenges to stick with it. In June I start 30 shred and treadmill. Good luck Everyone!
@Slivnfree1982 Welcome to the team! Feel free to join us in our challenges! Just tag me if you are interested! Wishing you the best for June's challenge! 0 -
Give Yourself 30 Days
"30 days from now you're either going to be BLOWN AWAY by how much you've improved in how you look, feel and perform. OR, you're going to regret not having done your best. THE CHOICE IS YOURS!"
The beginning of a new month of The Biggest Loser challenge is a great time to give yourself a new goal list that you wish to accomplish in the next 30 days! I know that our team has been struggling for the past two months-some of it we have no control over! However, there ARE things we can control over this next month to become more successful during this difficult time!
1. Give us a list of goals you wish to accomplish by the end of the June Biggest Loser challenge! These should be attainable, realistic, and not overly aggressive. Feel free to use goals such as steps, exercise, limiting certain foods, etc.
2. Create a mini plan on how you will accomplish your goals! You do not need to share this with us, but write it down somewhere that you will remind you what your goal is!
3. Change/add one positive to your daily/weekly routine! Maybe add an extra glass of water, cut the sugar out of one cup of coffee, or replace chips with some fruit, maybe give yourself one compliment while looking at yourself in the mirror. Do something positive that may help your motivation during this month.
None of these are perfect ideas, but they're ideas to get you on the right path!
Here is an example (these were my May goals, and I will be writing new ones for June!):Here are my goals:
1. 9,000 steps a day, 5 days each week.
2. Complete 2nd round of 21 Day Fix with minimal modifications.
3. Accurately log food/drinks for the entire month. One day a week with flexibility allowed.
4. Lose 3 pounds.
5. Meal prep at least 2x a week
How I will accomplish my goals:
1. Step goal: Keep moving.
2. 21 Day Fix: Up 2.5lbs(to 7.5lb) on dumbbells, do weight exercises completely. Modify pushups/planks as needed, but try to do as much of full exercise as possible, before turning to modification.
3. Log all foods/drinks. Weigh food when possible.
4. Stay dedicated. The weight will come off ONLY if I eat less than I burn. I have 100% control over this!
5. Try meal prepping on Saturday or Sundays for the week. It will make the week much easier for you.2 -
cmhubbard92 wrote: »petrocoetsee wrote: »Hi, my name is Petro. I am from Johannesburg, South Africa. I was part of the team for a few months, but "left" due to inactivity. Codvid and the extreme lockdown in South Africa got to me (mentall) and the only contest I participated in was to see how much I could consume. The 2 month lockdown resulted in ±10kg gain. I am however back, trying to stay on track and being part of a group where you measure and record your results, helps to keep me on track.
@cmhubbard92 , Christine, I will join the step and water challenges. Water is going to be difficult as it is winter in South Africa, and today is VERY cold. Anyway, very cold according to my standards, probably not as cold as what those of you that are used to snowy winters regard as cold.
@petrocoetsee I am glad to have you back with us! Please let me know what your weekly goal will be for steps, and I will add you to next week's spreadsheet! I am wishing you the best success this month, Petro!
Tks. Make it 50,000. It is winter here and quite cold. We are also so restriced with Covid lockdown rules and it is not always possible to get out and getting the step count up. We have some serioulys stupid, makes-no-sense-to-anybody-except-the-person(s)-thinking-them-out, restricting rules at the moment.1 -
Hello team TBBT.
Within the main weight loss challenge we have another optional, but highly recommended, challenge. It is called the Mini Ultimate Accountability Challenge, or the Mini Challenge. It is based on another MFP challenge group by the same name, or UAC.
The way it works is simple:
1. Log everything you eat that has calories in MFP.
2. Stay inside your allotted daily calorie budget.
3. Do at least 20 minutes of activity daily. This could be anything that gets you off the couch and being active: run, walk, cycle, swim, gardening, housework, yoga, gym, etc.
4. Report each day on this thread (something to the effect of logged food: yes, under calories: yes, exercise: yes, and a brief description is nice)
****When you post your accountability, please put the date, or the day of the week to which you are referring. We are all in different time zones, and some people post in the evening for that day, and others post the next morning, so it gets confusing trying to decipher without a day or date. Thanks!!!*****
You get one free pass day a week (went over calories, could not log food, rest day, etc.) At the end of the week, if you have managed to be "accountable" (three yes's) for at least 6 of 7 days, you will be recognized on this thread as being in the Winner's Circle!
This strategy works for weight loss because it is based on CI<CO. When calories in are less than calories out, you stay inside your allotted daily calorie budget, and you will lose weight! And exercise is just good for you, plus it will burn calories and help with the calories out portion of the equation!
What's great about this challenge is that it works for everyone, as long as you are honest with yourself. There are no dietary restrictions, so you can eat whatever you like, and follow whatever plan you like. Your own daily calorie budget is set by you and MFP and you choose your own exercise and intensity of exercise! Plus it is a practice that can be carried beyond weight loss into maintenance! If you are having a bad week, a new week and a fresh start is just around the corner!
Consistency and new habits have been shown to be the keys to long term successful weight loss. Why not make the Mini Ultimate Accountability Challenge your new habit, that you do consistently!!
Week #1 for the Mini Challenge starts Sunday, May 31!3 -
@cmhubbard92
Weekly Goal - Monday Through Sunday
Steps - 100,000 ( My job has me walking for about 6 hours a day/ 5 days a week on a decent day)
Water - 504 oz. a week (Going with Fitbit Suggestion of 72oz. a day!)
Hope I can accomplish these goals, if not I'll tweak it a little bit.4 -
@cmhubbard92
I am interested in both the step/H2O challenge
As well as the mini challenge
My name is Tami aka Murdog3t
I am 54 yrs young. I was in this group last year but life got too crazy and I couldnt keep up. I was injured at work 7/18 and have not fully recovered . I was back at work but now they are forcing me to retire due to my injuries.
I live in California and have worked as a SUpervisory registered nurse for 30+ yrs at the local state hospital ( for the mentally ill)
I am looking forward to getting back in the swing of things
My goal is to lose 3-5 lbs this months an keep it off
I choose yoga, meditation, walking and HIIT as my exercise of choice( can’t weight train since the injury)
I have been logging food since 2013 but missed a day and had to start my days logged over it was heartbreaking
Step goal 6000 steps per day this week
H2O 76-88 oz this week
I hope that was all I was supposed to say I dont know
Happy hump 🐪 day1 -
Slivnfree1982 wrote: »@cmhubbard92
Weekly Goal - Monday Through Sunday
Steps - 100,000 ( My job has me walking for about 6 hours a day/ 5 days a week on a decent day)
Water - 504 oz. a week (Going with Fitbit Suggestion of 72oz. a day!)
Hope I can accomplish these goals, if not I'll tweak it a little bit.
@Slivnfree1982 awesome! I have added you to the step/water challenge! 0 -
petrocoetsee wrote: »cmhubbard92 wrote: »petrocoetsee wrote: »Hi, my name is Petro. I am from Johannesburg, South Africa. I was part of the team for a few months, but "left" due to inactivity. Codvid and the extreme lockdown in South Africa got to me (mentall) and the only contest I participated in was to see how much I could consume. The 2 month lockdown resulted in ±10kg gain. I am however back, trying to stay on track and being part of a group where you measure and record your results, helps to keep me on track.
@cmhubbard92 , Christine, I will join the step and water challenges. Water is going to be difficult as it is winter in South Africa, and today is VERY cold. Anyway, very cold according to my standards, probably not as cold as what those of you that are used to snowy winters regard as cold.
@petrocoetsee I am glad to have you back with us! Please let me know what your weekly goal will be for steps, and I will add you to next week's spreadsheet! I am wishing you the best success this month, Petro!
Tks. Make it 50,000. It is winter here and quite cold. We are also so restriced with Covid lockdown rules and it is not always possible to get out and getting the step count up. We have some serioulys stupid, makes-no-sense-to-anybody-except-the-person(s)-thinking-them-out, restricting rules at the moment.
@petrocoetsee I totally understand! Our lockdown is a little whacky here to, despite them lifting restrictions. We're currently in phase 1 with many rules!0 -
@cmhubbard92
I am interested in both the step/H2O challenge
As well as the mini challenge
My name is Tami aka Murdog3t
I am 54 yrs young. I was in this group last year but life got too crazy and I couldnt keep up. I was injured at work 7/18 and have not fully recovered . I was back at work but now they are forcing me to retire due to my injuries.
I live in California and have worked as a SUpervisory registered nurse for 30+ yrs at the local state hospital ( for the mentally ill)
I am looking forward to getting back in the swing of things
My goal is to lose 3-5 lbs this months an keep it off
I choose yoga, meditation, walking and HIIT as my exercise of choice( can’t weight train since the injury)
I have been logging food since 2013 but missed a day and had to start my days logged over it was heartbreaking
Step goal 6000 steps per day this week
H2O 76-88 oz this week
I hope that was all I was supposed to say I dont know
Happy hump 🐪 day
@murdog3t I am so glad to have you back with us Tami!!! I think it is very unfortunate that your job has forced you to retire! Also, losing your streak is a real bummer! You've got this, though! I am wishing you the best in this next month! I will add you to the spreadsheet for 42,000 steps 1 -
@cmhubbard92
I think I'll join the MUAC and Step and Water challenges this month.
Step: 84,000 (12,000 per day)
Water: 64oz (8 glasses per day)
Still need to decide on my goals for June.1 -
Hello TBBT
My name is Brandi. I'm 35. I am one of Team TBBT's co- captains. I am a stay at home/home school mom to a teen. My teen and I have been working out together most week day mornings. Having a workout partner makes it a lot more fun. I like to think that the extra laughs we have together burns a few extra calories.
I am super excited for June. I am making a new fitness plan for the month to include more strength training into our week. I love strength training and I love arm day. I cycle through different ab routines. But I tend to skip legs because I don't know what exercises to do. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Also, I have been putting more effort into making more balanced meals.
I am looking forward to getting to know our new teammates and I am happy to have our continuing teammates still here this month.
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I miss you team 😍
Here is me Maha , just finished my spring semester and ready for work 💪
@cmhubbard92 I will be in the steps challenge 7,000 steps a day 35,000 steps 5days a week and the water challenge.
My goal for June is to reach 210lb now I’m 225lb so I want to eat clean and no fast food for 30 days4 -
Hello TBBT
My name is Brandi. I'm 35. I am one of Team TBBT's co- captains. I am a stay at home/home school mom to a teen. My teen and I have been working out together most week day mornings. Having a workout partner makes it a lot more fun. I like to think that the extra laughs we have together burns a few extra calories.
I am super excited for June. I am making a new fitness plan for the month to include more strength training into our week. I love strength training and I love arm day. I cycle through different ab routines. But I tend to skip legs because I don't know what exercises to do. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Also, I have been putting more effort into making more balanced meals.
I am looking forward to getting to know our new teammates and I am happy to have our continuing teammates still here this month.
Sounds fun!! Wish I had a workout buddy. As for legs, lunges and squats, and then more lunges and squats. LOL You can do forward, reverse, lateral, curtsy, one legged, or any number of lunges. If you have a short wall or some other stable surface you could do step-ups, those are great. I'm all about leg day, arms not so much. :-)0 -
Hello, team The Big Butt Theory! I have decided to come back to the fold as there are still a few familiar faces here and I have figured out how to lose weight again!!
Hi, my name is Lisa and I am from southwestern Ontario. I am a 54 year old wife and mother of two grown sons (one at home because of this lock down) and I was a member of TBBT for two years. Except for the first few months where I did great personally, I was here only in a cheer leading and administrative role. I was completely not invested/focused, whatever you want to call it, on my own health. Well, you can only go through the motions for so long, and then you have to walk away, so that you can ultimately come back with a clean slate. I quit the group and MFP at the end of November (or October, I just forget). Thought I would get through the holidays and a work trip to Panama City in January (rough, I know!) and then see how I felt to return in February. Even though I had been logging in daily (reading, not tracking calories) since early in the New Year, I was not ready. Then I had a bronchitis type virus for three weeks starting on February 22nd. About the time that went away in mid March was when the stay at home orders started. I knew I couldn't hibernate during this quarantine, and not cross over the Onederland threshold, and I had just spent three weeks pretty much at home, so I was ready to change things up. My SIL told me about an on-line wellness group (meditations, workouts, gratitude exercises, etc.) that she was going to join for April. I looked into it, and the cost was $197.00. Well, for that price (or almost!) I could get a new pair of New Balance shoes and start walking. So, that's what I did. I made April 1st my restart date, and began logging my food and walking for about 20 minutes a day. I was only over my calorie limit three times in April and four times in May and I have lost (as of last weigh-in) 11.6 pounds.
Looking forward to continuing my losing ways and helping team TBBT take the June crown! I am also looking forward to reconnecting with some old familiar faces and getting to know the many new ones!! Here's to a great June for all of us!!6 -
@murdog3t @HASWLRS @mhassan160 @petrocoetsee @LMK02020
Tami, Lisa, Maha, Petro, and Lauren
I am so excited to see you all back!5 -
Slivnfree1982 wrote: »Good Morning Everyone..I hope I'm posting on the right page? I'm Slivnfree, I do track my food and water, I use a Fitbit for tracking my activity, and use challenges to stick with it. In June I start 30 shred and treadmill. Good luck Everyone!
@Slivnfree1982
Welcome to team TBBT. Glad to have you here!0 -
DaffyGirl88 wrote: »Hello TBBT
My name is Brandi. I'm 35. I am one of Team TBBT's co- captains. I am a stay at home/home school mom to a teen. My teen and I have been working out together most week day mornings. Having a workout partner makes it a lot more fun. I like to think that the extra laughs we have together burns a few extra calories.
I am super excited for June. I am making a new fitness plan for the month to include more strength training into our week. I love strength training and I love arm day. I cycle through different ab routines. But I tend to skip legs because I don't know what exercises to do. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Also, I have been putting more effort into making more balanced meals.
I am looking forward to getting to know our new teammates and I am happy to have our continuing teammates still here this month.
Sounds fun!! Wish I had a workout buddy. As for legs, lunges and squats, and then more lunges and squats. LOL You can do forward, reverse, lateral, curtsy, one legged, or any number of lunges. If you have a short wall or some other stable surface you could do step-ups, those are great. I'm all about leg day, arms not so much. :-)
@DaffyGirl88
Thanks for the suggestions! I'll will put those into my leg plan.0 -
@cmhubbard92
Hi everyone! I’m Shelly, 51 with about 45# to lose. I live in Maryland, am blessed with a wonderful family (hubby and daughter) and our dogs. I’m newish to MFP - dabbled here and there over the years but I need to get this weight off for good and simple calories in vs calories out makes the most sense to me - done with fads,etc.
I would like to do the MUAC and Step Water challenges - sounds fun and motivating.
Steps - 50,000 per week
Water - 64 oz per day.
June Goals:
1. Meet or exceed my weekly step goal. I have to build back up to my old walking habits.
2. Lose 5 lbs.
3. Increase veggies and fruit.
4. Make my minimum water goal of 64 oz a day.
I’m keeping this realistic for me which should help me to be consistent and successful this month.
How will I do it - I’ll track and stay within my calorie goal. Make sure that I am getting 7k steps in a day by walking at work, walking the dog, and using the treadmill. I’ll carry my water bottle with me so I have no excuse not to drink. I’ll make smoothies to up my veggies and some fruit (once my refrigerator is fixed - don’t ask - ugh!).
I’m really looking forward to this and getting to know all of you!3 -
@cmhubbard92, put me down for the step and water challenges as well. My knee has been bothering me, so I am going to dial down my steps for this first week to 56,000.0
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JUNE GOALS - Just Give Me 30 Days.....
.....and I will weigh 5 pounds less, ideally, or weigh anywhere in the 170's!!
.....and I will have completed three days each week of beginner strength exercises
.....and I will have graduated from the 3lb. hand weights to the 5 lb. hand weights in at least some of the above beginner strength exercises
.....and I will have consumed at least 2 litres of water daily
.....and I will have logged my food and stayed at a deficit for at least 27 days
.....and I will have achieved at least 8,000 steps daily
How am I going to accomplish these goals? I am going to borrow a phrase from Nike, and JUST DO IT!!3 -
DaffyGirl88 wrote: »@cmhubbard92
I think I'll join the MUAC and Step and Water challenges this month.
Step: 84,000 (12,000 per day)
Water: 64oz (8 glasses per day)
Still need to decide on my goals for June.
@DaffyGirl88 I have added you to the step and water challenge! I am glad to have you with us again this month! 1
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