littleflutterby wrote: »

So I haven't done my 3rd walk, and the weather is poopy. BUT IMMA DO IT ANYWAY. I'm just going to do laps around the parking lot for a km or 2. or just around the block. But I am determined.

This week coming I am going to work on my time-management. Tuesdays are usually good for a walk, wednesday I have to get 4 fillings done So maybe Thursday and Saturday.

So Imma go walk, and probably get blown away in the process haha

Bluetail6 wrote: »

All good here. Will check in later tonight. Refrig/freez fixed, internet will be down hubs replacing modem/router. Lee

mszoueb wrote: »

Morning all,

Here for Monday check in. Anyone else feeling like you blink and before you know it it's another new week and the days just blur and blend into one? Feeling that a lot lately. I managed to get in some walking on Friday but apart from that, not much else.

With me dancing around with same few pounds, there has been a little voice this week thinking, why not just start afresh in January as we are close to the end of year. But no, I am a fighter and I know I have the opportunity to lose more weight before the end of year. I would be more annoyed with myself in comparison to trying to lose another few and losing some but maybe not quite meeting my goal.

Within this week I need to get back into meal planning and choosing healthier snacks. With being in the house all day, it's more difficult to resist the temptation of household foods. I know deep down I have the capability to get back to the mindset I was in. Anyone else finding when Friday and Saturday comes around, there's extra temptation to have takeaway as like a end of week social family thing? We didn't have it for months with places being closed but with things opening up in the last few months (i.e drive thrus, collections only), it's possible again and a habit that I need to get a hold of as despite it tasting nice in the moment, there's the cost and eventual weight gain implications from it.

I have a 2.5 hour exam coming up next week so trying not to get too stressed out about it.

As I read what I've wrote, whilst things seem dull and down, I can feel a inner fighting voice still there which is important rather than giving up totally. I'm excited to see where the weight loss will be this time next year, an exciting prospect indeed!

CW: 251

Z10Rtza wrote: »

Now, I must say that as soon as the weekend challenge was gone aka this morning, I found myself eating the fruit while cleaning Meeeeeec!
Yesterday my girlfriend bought herself a FitBit and it has soooo many things. I must admit I was a bit jealous. She was telling me how good it would be for me with all those challenges. And they give you badges. I'm really bad to those things. I love to see that I get a star or a heads up or something for my effort. I guess I never received that when I was a kid for doing something good and I sort of needed now
My legs are quite in pain, mostly my right leg, but I really wanna continue pushing.

Today I am in 133,5 kg = 294.3 lbs A bit better than last week.
My steps from yesterday 9.299 steps

lelbarou wrote: »

I'm very lucky that I have a friend nearby to walk with and she is patient with me. Sometimes I run out of breath, especially going uphill, and she waits patiently for me. I took a walk in the morning and the winds were howling in the afternoon!

Hope you all have a good Monday and a great week!

mari_moulin wrote: »

littleflutterby wrote: »

lindamtuck2018 wrote: »

Modified Jumping Jack

Ah this is perfect thankyou!imma try to tonight

A walk was a bust this morning the weather is so gross

Hmm while I have you here I have a qu about the winners results and how it works... they do an honourable mention list which is great... but how does it work? Weight lost? %lost? So many people per group?

Only cus I saw there are 2 peeps in other groups that lost less than me in lb and % and they got mentioned but I didnt.

I mean it's cool ( I'm so sensitive haha) I was just curious how it worked is all

If it hasn’t changed since the time I was doing the tallies, the honorable mentions are the top 4th - 10th places in percentage lost. @jugar should be able to figure this out if you have been left out the honorable mentions accidentally. There are so many challengers that it’s easy for one to be missed.

Z10Rtza wrote: »

Hi big family!

I hit my 5 points Sunday too.

-1 point -> for sitting while eating. ✅
-1 point-> for making a list. I made a list of things that can improve my life if I lose weight. ✅
-1 point-> for my song workout. I danced freely in front of the TV with music. ✅
-1 point-> for my 2 L water. ✅
-1 point->for tracking everything. ✅

Now, I must say that as soon as the weekend challenge was gone aka this morning, I found myself eating the fruit while cleaning Meeeeeec!
Yesterday my girlfriend bought herself a FitBit and it has soooo many things. I must admit I was a bit jealous. She was telling me how good it would be for me with all those challenges. And they give you badges. I'm really bad to those things. I love to see that I get a star or a heads up or something for my effort. I guess I never received that when I was a kid for doing something good and I sort of needed now
My legs are quite in pain, mostly my right leg, but I really wanna continue pushing.

Today I am in 133,5 kg = 294.3 lbs A bit better than last week.
My steps from yesterday 9.299 steps

Tazaria87 wrote: »

lindamtuck2018 wrote: »

Tazaria87 wrote: »

Tazaria87
Saturday
PW 207.2
CW 205.6
Loss with MFP since 4/17/20 64.4lbs
LTD 117.4 lbs

Awesome loss! Almost 120 pounds lost. Following you on your weight loss journey is so inspiring. What is your key or keys to success? I know I have asked this before but it would be nice to share it with the new challengers.

It's a hard question to answer haha. I wish I had some magical solution to share with everyone that would help. I think I finally found a formula that works for me after all the failed attempts at getting the weight off. I actually read something on a blog this morning that resonated with me. "A big part of weight loss is getting out of your own way". Find a plan you like and stick to it- self-sabotage is a killer.

Specifically I do intermittent fasting which I've had a lot of success with because it helps me not to overeat. I don't start eating until 1pm so I only eat 2 meals a day which means they are bigger and I feel more satisfied. I also usually have enough calories for some kind of night time snack which I discovered I really enjoy.

I found the paleo diet quite a few years ago and really like it. Bread and sweets are huge triggers for me to binge so it's better for me if I just stay away.

I drink a gallon of water a day. Coffee in the morning helps stave off hunger until my eating period starts. I use spearmint gum to hold off cravings. I make a lot of my own snacks that fit in my diet so they are readily available in the pantry. I like to make bigger batches of dinner meals to have leftovers for easy lunches as I don't always have time to cook for lunch. Their might be more but I can't think of any more right now haha

Tazaria87 wrote: »

Daily Post November 14
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 128oz
Steps 9010
Exercise 45min walking video

I think I'm gonna do today as a rest day. The walking video I did yesterday went well but all the different moves made me aware of how sore my muscles really are from all these days in a row. I need a full recovery day or I'm afraid I won't be able to keep up the exercise for the coming week.

A little while back I posted I was setting a mini goal of getting below 200lbs by the end of the year. I don't usually set goals by certain dates but I'm just hoping it will help keep me accountable during the holidays. A holiday is one day, not a license for a 3 month free for all like I've treated it in the past. I know if I continue the way I have been, I can make it. The last time my weight started with a 1 I think I was 12.

dabbers18 wrote: »

Hello everyone.
PW.....216.4
CW.....217.4 plus 1
STEPS....34,659
Lower than last week by 1107.
I'm ok with a slight gain this week. I'm putting it down to a KFC we had for tea last night 🤫
Been a hectic week work wise but hopefully I've caught up on everything now.
Hoping to improve on everything this week and tracking all that goes into my mouth. Lol

azkunk wrote: »

Username : azkunk
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW: 185.6
CW: 183.8
LTD: 23.2

Look back over my yo-yo weight loss history, I have to go all the way back to Feb 2017 to see this low of a weight. NSV- I was going to the grocery store today and my hubby jokingly told me to go some jeans that fit. These jeans just came out of the dryer and they are falling off me! They were tight at one point this year where I was using a hack with a ponytail elastic to be able to “button” them.

littleflutterby wrote: »

littleflutterby wrote: »

Nov 15th Check in

* Track food ✅
* Stay under calorie goal ✅
* Not restrict ✅
* Drink 2L water minimum ✅
Walks this week- 2 (goal of 3)

Steps- (TBD, haven't finished yet )

---

Weekend Challenge - Sunday

1. Sit at the table whenever you eat: ✅
2. Make a list each day: ✅
3. One song workout: ✅
4. Set a water goal : 2L ✅
5. Track everything I eat! ✅

Points for Sunday 5/5

Gratitude list- Sunday

* A shorter shift at work today
* Amazing phone conversation with a friend
* Recovery meetings
* Challenges so I actually get up and move
* Starbucks filtered water
* Mental clarity
* Facebook games
* Knitting
* Colouring
* Good night sleep
* Waking up and it being nice and bright
* Leftovers - didn't need to cook!
* Being able to enjoy singing
* Another full marks on a weekend challenge ^_^
*

---

So I haven't done my 3rd walk, and the weather is poopy. BUT IMMA DO IT ANYWAY. I'm just going to do laps around the parking lot for a km or 2. or just around the block. But I am determined.

This week coming I am going to work on my time-management. Tuesdays are usually good for a walk, wednesday I have to get 4 fillings done So maybe Thursday and Saturday.

So Imma go walk, and probably get blown away in the process haha

LETS UPDATE THIS BAD BOY!


Walks this week- 3 (goal of 3) ✅✅✅

Steps- 9049

Ok so, I was totally going to walk outside, but as I checked out the status of the wind, I nearly blew away!! So I decided to walk through the corridors and up the stairs , walking along the length of the building at each floor then up the other side) then back down again. Theeeeeeen, my wife wanted a choccie bar, so I walked to the gas station and got her one, and took a longer detour home. Then I did the dance workout (I marked it as done because I knew it was getting done lol)

So added an extra 3k++ steps to my count for the day. Definitely something that I can do when winter comes, just walking inside the building. The only downside is I have to wear my mask, or at least have it on my ear to whip on if someone comes nearby.

mszoueb wrote: »

Morning all,

Here for Monday check in. Anyone else feeling like you blink and before you know it it's another new week and the days just blur and blend into one? Feeling that a lot lately. I managed to get in some walking on Friday but apart from that, not much else.

With me dancing around with same few pounds, there has been a little voice this week thinking, why not just start afresh in January as we are close to the end of year. But no, I am a fighter and I know I have the opportunity to lose more weight before the end of year. I would be more annoyed with myself in comparison to trying to lose another few and losing some but maybe not quite meeting my goal.

Within this week I need to get back into meal planning and choosing healthier snacks. With being in the house all day, it's more difficult to resist the temptation of household foods. I know deep down I have the capability to get back to the mindset I was in. Anyone else finding when Friday and Saturday comes around, there's extra temptation to have takeaway as like a end of week social family thing? We didn't have it for months with places being closed but with things opening up in the last few months (i.e drive thrus, collections only), it's possible again and a habit that I need to get a hold of as despite it tasting nice in the moment, there's the cost and eventual weight gain implications from it.

I have a 2.5 hour exam coming up next week so trying not to get too stressed out about it.

As I read what I've wrote, whilst things seem dull and down, I can feel a inner fighting voice still there which is important rather than giving up totally. I'm excited to see where the weight loss will be this time next year, an exciting prospect indeed!

CW: 251

Z10Rtza wrote: »

Hi big family!

I hit my 5 points Sunday too.

-1 point -> for sitting while eating. ✅
-1 point-> for making a list. I made a list of things that can improve my life if I lose weight. ✅
-1 point-> for my song workout. I danced freely in front of the TV with music. ✅
-1 point-> for my 2 L water. ✅
-1 point->for tracking everything. ✅

Now, I must say that as soon as the weekend challenge was gone aka this morning, I found myself eating the fruit while cleaning Meeeeeec!
Yesterday my girlfriend bought herself a FitBit and it has soooo many things. I must admit I was a bit jealous. She was telling me how good it would be for me with all those challenges. And they give you badges. I'm really bad to those things. I love to see that I get a star or a heads up or something for my effort. I guess I never received that when I was a kid for doing something good and I sort of needed now
My legs are quite in pain, mostly my right leg, but I really wanna continue pushing.

Today I am in 133,5 kg = 294.3 lbs A bit better than last week.
My steps from yesterday 9.299 steps

lelbarou wrote: »

Check in for November 15th
Track - yes (under)
Exercise- yes
Steps - 9911 ( got fitbit - yay!)

DIdn't do super great on the challenge. But here it is.
1. Sit at table - yes
2. track yes -yes
3. list - yes
4. water - so -so (I guess a no/ but made more of an effort)
5. song workout - no ( I don't think I work out except walking - LOL)
3/5

I'm very lucky that I have a friend nearby to walk with and she is patient with me. Sometimes I run out of breath, especially going uphill, and she waits patiently for me. I took a walk in the morning and the winds were howling in the afternoon!

Hope you all have a good Monday and a great week!

mari_moulin wrote: »

Weekend Challenge: Sunday Nov 15

1. Sit at the table whenever you eat. This prevents mindless eating! ✅
My goal: Breakfast Lunch and Dinner

2. Make a list each day and tell us each day what your list was about. ✅
Todays list : Items ALWAYS on my shopping list.

1. Avocados
2. Eggs
3. Broccoli
4. Zucchini
5. English muffins
6. Sliced cheese
7. Almond milk
8. Oatmeal
9. Clementines
10. Bananas

3. One song workout ✅
My goal: Music during my walks minimum 30 min. Zumba radio used rhythm for pace.

4. Set a water goal and meet it. ✅
My goal: Minimum 2L

5. Track! Track! Track! The good, the bad and the ugly! ✅
My goal: track it all!

5 POINTS

Check-in: Sunday Nov 15

• 30 active minutes - 48 min ✔️
• Water 2L - 2.5 ✔️
• 10,000 steps - 11,396 ✔️
• no carbs for dinner - fail ✖️

Happy Monday Team!

It’s a new week! A new chance to get it right.

For the past couple of days I’ve been feeling absolutely famished at every mealtime. I’m about to start my period and this always gets me in some kinda mood, looking for food everywhere and just having all kinds of cravings. I almost feel like I’m low on sugar.

Anyway i hope I can manage to stay in control until it passes. Today I’m not doing much as I’m feeling weak and tired and not very motivated to do anything. I’ve run all my errands this morning so I’m ready to just lay on the sofa under a blanket and just sleep.


November goals:

•Achieve at least 30 active minutes daily.
•Drink at least 2L water daily.
•Reach at least 10,000 steps daily.
•No Carbs for dinner.

iHUSTLE4MUSCLE wrote: »

CHECK IN: Sunday, Nov. 15
🏃🏻‍♀️ Exercise ✔️ (Rest Day)
💦 Water ✔️
🍽 Calories /Tracking❌ (over)
😴 Sleep ✔️

STEPS
SUN. 11/15: 1,194 (rest day and forgot to wear my watch)

Had a real battle with depression over the weekend and binged a lot.

Tazaria87 wrote: »

Daily Post November 15
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 128oz
Steps 2670
Exercise- Full rest day

The rest day was definitely needed and my muscles appreciated it. Will get back into the exercise today! Thank you to everyone who showed confidence in me about my goal post! It helps keep my motivation up.

My parents technically get released from quarantine in a couple days but mom says my dad is still sick. I'm praying he recovers soon.

littleflutterby wrote: »

Sending you big hugs hun. Depression is such an insidious thing. Please take good care of yourself. Maybe a self care day is in order?

Lately my depression has been kicking my *kitten* and I ended up getting back into colouring. I dont always have the energy/attention for it but I do a little bit at a time, watching something mind numbing on TV (usually cartoons, I'm such a kid lol)

I hope you feel better in the coming days xx

Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »

Megan is officially falling apart ....I am not sure if I have a sinus infection or a zit coming on but the pressure on the left side of my face is unbearable and its swollen ... I have had a headache since yesterday ... my foot and hips hurts real bad .......sorry for being so whiny but I do not do well with pain or being sick .......I hope everyone else is doing good .......going back to laying down ... I came over to my computer to pay bills and to check in with everyone

Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »

Megan is officially falling apart ....I am not sure if I have a sinus infection or a zit coming on but the pressure on the left side of my face is unbearable and its swollen ... I have had a headache since yesterday ... my foot and hips hurts real bad .......sorry for being so whiny but I do not do well with pain or being sick .......I hope everyone else is doing good .......going back to laying down ... I came over to my computer to pay bills and to check in with everyone