Weight No More Team Chat- August 2020
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Monday, 8/17 16,892steps1
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@lennoncpa Lilly Rose is one cute dog.
@Mrsbell8well Lula Mae is a sweety too.
Two southern belle names.
Thanks for sharing
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jedaschultz wrote: »Username: jedaschultz
.. hubby is also watching his weight and he lost 6 pounds this week, great for him but deflating for me.
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Men are so annoying when it comes to weight loss. They usually lose more weight with what seems like less effort than women do - it's because they generally have a different muscle to fat ratio than women do. More lean muscle = more calories burned = more weight lost quicker. Which is also why it's a good idea to lift weights while losing weight, and avoid creating a steep calorie deficit. The large calorie deficit encourages the body to burn both fat and muscle for energy, while lifting weights encourages the body to retain that muscle (it can't really build much without a calorie surplus.) Lifting also gives a higher after-burn of calories.
My husband is a prime example of this also. He wasn't really that overweight. He's 6"2 and was around 97kg / 213 lbs back in February, but with a lot of lean muscle and not much fat. He wasn't happy with the little bit of 'pudge' on his stomach so he lost some weight - down to 85kg / 187 lbs within 2 months or so, while eating 2500 + calories per day. The pudge is gone and now he has muscles everywhere again. (He was 7% body fat when we got together 20 years ago.)
His weight loss is just plain annoying when it's taken me 5 months to lose that much, exercising consistently and eating a lot less than 2500. But, men have a different physiology. The lucky *kitten*.2 -
Weigh Days!
Tuesday
@JillyBT
Wednesday
@Freeglerock
@melaniedscott
Thursday
@Ljdanny
@minstrelofsarcasm
@Missymouse75
@Nstephenson01
@1theresamcvean
@pacsnc6
Friday
@hope002
@cafelelia
@lennoncpa
@Sleepymom5
@lenka1
@bburrer30
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Congratulations to our Step Challenge Winners Last Week!Outstanding! I'm thinking you don't sit down at all.6 -
@pacsnc6 thanks for the recommendation Patsy. We started watching Virgin River last night. It’s a bit like a Hallmark movie. Beautiful scenery shot in Canada.
@sleepymom5 Pam you stumped me with your question. I paid careful attention when drinking last night so I could describe the taste of my green drink to you. If you took a romaine leaf and placed a few sprigs of parsley in it, squirted it with lemon juice and a grating of fresh ginger made a wrap and ate it that’s probably close to what you could expect. Those are the flavors that stand out. It’s very earthy. Not sweet. Maybe a little bitter but not much. There is something creamy and nourishing about it. One of the tips was to strain it before drinking. That helped. It tastes nothing like store bought drinks. I really like it. But I can be odd about things like that.
Very happy to be on my last day. Still a light headache but oh well. Avoiding medication while I’m cleansing. Using peppermint oil. I miss my energy but I know it will return soon.1 -
Status Update:
Didn't end up going for a walk last night after work, even though I had intended to. It's not my fault the rain likes to come down when I least want it to. But I kept myself mostly busy and stuck reasonably close to my calorie goal for the day, so I suppose I'll take it as a win!
This morning, there were signs of water retention, both in that bloated feeling, and on the scale. But, I hit a new PR in spin class and my measurements were pleasantly surprising, so I think I'm in a temporary state of recomposition (replacing fat with muscle while not losing any weight). There are a lot of chemistry analogies spinning through my head about this, which I'm sure I'll go into someday when I have the time to find diagrams to help explain.
I'm still in a bit of a funk, but I can feel it lifting. Hope everyone is having a lovely Tuesday! May the MFP gods be on your side today!5 -
xX_PhoenixRising_Xx wrote: »jedaschultz wrote: »Username: jedaschultz
.. hubby is also watching his weight and he lost 6 pounds this week, great for him but deflating for me.
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Men are so annoying when it comes to weight loss. They usually lose more weight with what seems like less effort than women do - it's because they generally have a different muscle to fat ratio than women do. More lean muscle = more calories burned = more weight lost quicker. Which is also why it's a good idea to lift weights while losing weight, and avoid creating a steep calorie deficit. The large calorie deficit encourages the body to burn both fat and muscle for energy, while lifting weights encourages the body to retain that muscle (it can't really build much without a calorie surplus.) Lifting also gives a higher after-burn of calories.
My husband is a prime example of this also. He wasn't really that overweight. He's 6"2 and was around 97kg / 213 lbs back in February, but with a lot of lean muscle and not much fat. He wasn't happy with the little bit of 'pudge' on his stomach so he lost some weight - down to 85kg / 187 lbs within 2 months or so, while eating 2500 + calories per day. The pudge is gone and now he has muscles everywhere again. (He was 7% body fat when we got together 20 years ago.)
His weight loss is just plain annoying when it's taken me 5 months to lose that much, exercising consistently and eating a lot less than 2500. But, men have a different physiology. The lucky *kitten*.
My boyfriend doesn't understand having a bad relationship with some foods. He's one of those "eat to live" people, as compared to my "live to eat" mentality, and it drives me crazy when he isn't constantly thinking about food in some way like I am. He just eats what he wants to, when he wants to, with no consequences, and then just stops. How dare he feel full and stop eating!?!?!
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Yesterday was a good day. I had some wine, but we did a lot of walking and hiking. Am really enjoying these last few days of vacation.
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx - I am totally with you being annoyed with the guys. My husband is a foodie, is slim and has been the same weight for as long as we have been together. When he works out more, his muscles just pop out in no time. With my older son becoming a teen, it has reminded how fast teen metabolisms can be, particularly in sporty kids.
@minstrelofsarcasm - Congrats on the new PR for spinning! My younger son is the same as your boyfriend. He can have the most delicious dessert in front of him and he won’t touch if it he is not hungry. I have been observing and trying to learn from him.
@goingape - That is the first I have heard of a “chip belly” and it makes sense that it can happen. Maybe you husband will learn a bit from your efforts!
@debbiewsharpe & @Melzz19 - I am in awe of your steps!4 -
Monday’s steps 8019.
My hubs has also been trying to lose a few pounds. He’s never been a big guy and He whatever he wants, when he wants but has put on a bit of a ‘chip’ belly. Not beer, lol. Potato chips are to blame. He’s lost a bit but not as much as he wants.
Hope everyone is having a good week.3 -
08/17 steps 168221
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Photos of My Journey
There are some people in the F2F community who have meticulously documented their journey in photos, and they have been very honest about their downs, ups and life in general. Mari_Moulin (F2F founder and Downsizers captain) has posted over the years about her 100lbs plus weight loss, using really clever side by side photos taken frequently. She has also been very honest about her journey, including surgeries, triumphs and struggles. Our very own hope002 has a shared her IF and lifting journey. She has posted some fantastic photo comparisons showing her gradual changes and body transformation (hope002, you look fabulous in your most recent photo btw!).
I just never got organized from the beginning to track my journey in photos. But having some free time on vacation, I decided to go through my photos from the past couple of years and put something together. I started to do this for some inspiration to lose these last 10 lbs and get to goal, hopefully by year end. I feel like I could easily get caught up in the back to school and work stress, and just lose my way. Since my mid-thirties, I have been a fluctuator, so my journey has never been linear. But in the past couple of years, I have focused on the why, just as much as the how, and have taken a slow, steady and healthy approach, touching base with my very reasonable family doctor from time to time. Looking back at my photos, it has been sobering and motivating remembering the highs and the lows, and I am proud of things like healing from a tough injury, running half marathons, and just everyday life running my business and raising our boys.
So here are the photos. Starting from the left, the first photo is near highest weight of 168 lbs, the next photo is high 150s (about 10 lbs less than highest), next photo is low 150’s (around 15 lbs less than highest), and the right photo is my new profile photo in the high 140s (around 21 lbs less than highest). I am not tall (5’3”) and have small bones, so it shocked me looking back at how much even a few lbs make a difference in my appearance. Over this time on MFP, I have learned to understand the underlying stress and issues of my fluctuations, and how deal with it all in healthier ways. I will reach goal, but my journey never really ends and I have learned to love myself at every weight and stage of life.
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@theresamcvey
I am doing OK even with the stomach issues - the oncologist thinks it is just trapped gas and suggested a clear liquid diet for a day or so. Good thing my appetite has diminished some. I have been drinking gatorade and water mostly, had some beef broth at supper time yesterday.
We enjoyed Virgin River and will watch season 2 when it becomes available. It was nice watching all the episodes in two days instead of waiting a week in between each one. Last night we watched some of Sweet Magnolias3 -
@Cafelelia I love the photos! You seem to glow2
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@Cafelelia You are beautiful and look so happy every step of the way.1
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@Cafelelia wonderful photos of your journey! We are the same! I’m 5’3 with small bones. I was 150 this morning. I’m back on track and will get to goal with you!!!
Sounds like you are enjoying your much needed vacation. You look so skinny!!!1 -
Hi all,
Weigh in
username - podperson1
week - 3
PW - 176.0
CW - 175.4
Small loss. I gave into pizza this afternoon though lol so have a feeling it will have crept back up tomorrow. Ah well, shall be good the rest of the week! Been very rainy again here but am hoping to manage at least a small walk in a bit to burn a few of those carbs off
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@cafelelia
@1theresamcvean
I've decided I need to come back to the weight loss team in September. I would still like my weigh in day to be Wednesday. I'm assuming my first weigh in should be September 1st?6 -
@Cafelelia you have a beautiful smile! Can definitely see the difference in those photos too. I am also with you on the teenage boy metabolism - 15 y.o, 6ft tall and barely 70kg. He does a lot of exercise but he also never stops eating! Funnily though he naturally avoids anything too sugary/unhealthy and if he does have something like chocolate he has a piece or two and stops. My husband is the same. I'm totally feeling your comment @minstrelofsarcasm! I've never had that ability to have one or two then stop - it takes a lot of self-discipline for me! Mostly I don't bother starting to eat it.
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Yesterday’s steps - 80191
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tryingagain5 wrote: »@cafelelia
@1theresamcvean
I've decided I need to come back to the weight loss team in September. I would still like my weigh in day to be Wednesday. I'm assuming my first weigh in should be September 1st?
Hi Linda, I'm excited for you and the rest of us. I'm not good with dates, but you're first weigh-day will be the first Wednesday. Stay tuned for that. Yay!2 -
Thanks for all your pet pics.
@lennoncpa ~ here's one for you. Tony, a 150-pound rescue German Shepherd gets adopted by Lee and loses (see the connection here?) 1/3 of his body weight. Lots of other dogs, including Chihuahuas help him. Lee says, "I'm going to swarm this dog with so much love. I believe this is going to be the key to his success." Get out your Kleenex, everyone! "Don't give up, Tony!":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdasELD65gA
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12,475 steps 8/181
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Hey folks! I'm going to have to take a step back and hang out on the cheer squad for a while. Work is just too much right now.
You're all beautiful and wonderful and I'll pop in on the weekends to catch up!7 -
@1theresamcvean thanks for sharing. I’m a Dodo junkie. I watch them everyday. This was a really good one!
I woke up feeling great! 8 hours sleep. Stuffy Sinuses, headache, brain fog...all gone. I feel clear headed and optimistic.
Today is fruit day to transition off of cleanse. Starting with watermelon. Menu for remainder of day: cantaloupe, raspberries, papaya, peaches and organic sweet dark cherries and an orange.
I have my first PT later today.
Captains please put me back on challenge for September.
@GingerPwr good luck. We keep reading about schools that open and shortly after they have to close again.
I haven’t weighed yet this morning. Full disclosure I weighed 159 when I got back from vacation. Lots of meds and weight just kept escalating.
My first week I switched to a mindful clean diet 3 meals and 2 snacks. I lost 5 pounds without much effort. To stay on track with my original goal of 142 by my birthday October 7th I need to weigh 149 this morning. I have stayed at 150 for 4 days. Even with the cleanse.
Last night I tried on my size 6 white skinny pants. They fit perfect!
@gingerpwr what size are you wearing these days? How about you @Cafelelia? Just curious about others my height 5’3.
I will post my current weight shortly. And btw...I will continue with Wednesday as my weigh in date. Thanks.2 -
@minstrelofsarcasm - Congrats on the new PR for spinning! My younger son is the same as your boyfriend. He can have the most delicious dessert in front of him and he won’t touch if it he is not hungry. I have been observing and trying to learn from him.
My boyfriend isn't a "dessert person" (which kills me, as a stress baker), so he tends to avoid any of my trigger foods merely because he doesn't enjoy eating them. I can't even imagine!
I remember I used to brush my teeth almost immediately after dinner so that I wouldn't snack afterward. I may start doing that again, because some of my bad habits need to be reigned in with the universe's strongest chains.tryingagain5 wrote: »@cafelelia
@1theresamcvean
I've decided I need to come back to the weight loss team in September. I would still like my weigh in day to be Wednesday. I'm assuming my first weigh in should be September 1st?
The first Wednesday in September is the 2nd, so that should be your first weigh in!xX_PhoenixRising_Xx wrote: »I'm totally feeling your comment @minstrelofsarcasm! I've never had that ability to have one or two then stop - it takes a lot of self-discipline for me! Mostly I don't bother starting to eat it.
As of recently, I haven't had the self control to not eat something directly in front of me. I think I'm so affected by the "Clean Plates Club" from childhood, that any plate within reach must be cleared before my brain is satisfied. Good on you for resisting the temptation!4 -
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Hey everyone, Continuing to enjoy my last few days of vacation, so this will be a quick post. Things are going well. I may have a small gain on Friday, but I have tried to keep a balance going through this time off. All kinds of news out there in Toronto on what is going to happen with the schools, the latest being that there will be later, staggered return in September. The plans just change everyday, so I am just not planning and will wing it. Thanks to everyone for your supportive posts about my journey photos!
@GingerPwr - It is hard to imagine the stress that you are under right now. I have been thinking about you as I have been trying to get organized for what school may look like for my younger son in particular. Just try to do your best to get some self care when you can, even if it is just a few moments here and there. Sending you a big hug!2 -
So. totally forgot it was Wednesday...and didn't weigh...Can I post tomorrow?
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@melaniescott - Of course, just post tomorrow.0
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