January 2021: Jump start, New year, New you! accountability thread :)
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5’4” 43
1/01: 128.2
1/05: 128.0
Anyone else have trouble with still picturing your 30 y/o self as your ideal? I’m 10 years older and my body is not going to look like it’s a 30 y/o body again. I don’t mind the wrinkles and gray hair, but dang I miss the non-saggy skin on my stomach. I feel bigger than I know I am because of it. I recently tried on some very old clothes (like ones I had in my 20’s) and they fit properly without being tight, and yet I remember ‘feeling’ so much fitter then because everything wasn’t as saggy. Ugh.
I am actually healthier and more fit than I was in my 30s but in my mind I am still 22 and hot. Lol. After such a long period of being unhealthy I am very happy with where I am today but I can still recognize that there is more room for improvement.4 -
Height: 5'10"
HW: 183lbs (Fri 24th March 2017)
SW Jan 2021: 176.6lbs (1st Jan weigh in)
Ultimate goal: Not sure. Starting with 164lbs as that has previously been my sweet spot.
Jan goal: Below 174lbs
1st Jan: 176.6lbs
6th Jan: 175lbs
Not a bad start to the month at all. Like Scotland, England is now in a full lockdown. I don't mind the lockdown so much, it's needed. Unfortunately we only get to go out for exercise once a day, though that's a rule I won't be as strict on personally (but you won't find me in a garden centre, something which bizarrely is allowed). I tend to walk/run at odd hours so it normally is pretty quiet.
I have ordered a standing desk for work too. My posture is starting to suffer and I want to prevent that from happening.6 -
My mini-goal of 135 pounds was hit once last Fall. Then I went back up to 140. I've been getting closer and the bouncing back up! It'd be great to have my high consistently under 140 by the end of January.3
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5’4” 43
1/01: 128.2
1/05: 128.0
1/06: 127.8
I love the support this group provides. Thank you!
The news had me drinking and staying up all night last night so now I have a massive headache. But I’m at the gym now, so I hope I feel a bit better when I’m done.3 -
5'5", 54
Goal weight for Jan: 130 lbs
Daily bodyweight workouts for 3 weeks (1/3 to 1/24) then 3 times a week. Walk 3 days a week. Basketball goal going up this week. Going to rake up all the leaves in the yard so we can play croquet.
1/4: 133 lbs
1/7: 132.63 -
5' 1"
CW: 106.4 -107.4
GW: ~102-104 (not sure until I'm there)Daily rules for my challenge:
1) Daily hard workouts. Weight lifting and Cardio. I had bunion surgery 1 month ago, so I am limited by activity and food is amazing.
2) Read (10) pages of self development/business book
3) Drink 100oz of water each day
4) Choose a meal plan and stick to it!
Such as Drink Water, Eat veggies and Fruits. Focus on higher protein. Make Portions matter. Remove/reduce processed/fake foods and sweets.
1/6: 106.8 was great until 2pm then I dove into Popcorn and spiral down.
1/5: Yesterday went horribly. I'm considering today as my Day 1.
<3Workout completed, Meal plan created and today's food logged and written in my journal.
Water on target for the day. ==End of day Update==> Today went perfectly
1/4: 106.4 Currently I am eating a lot of processed sugar. Cookies. Chocolate. Butter.Breads. etc. without beating myself up. But I am gaining weight from it and I want to get back on track!1 -
34, 5' 4"
Current Weight: Estimating 135-140 range
January Goal: 130-135
January 8:
January 15:
January 22:
January 29:
Been slacking on these challenges but I'm in for this one!
Initial weigh in tomorrow
@Cora0477 is goals .... seriously - same height as me and although I'm a bit younger, I'm super jealous of all your progress and looking to join you in the 120's!!
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5' 7"
CW: 148.4
GW: ~128-132 (not sure until I'm there)
Daily rules for my challenge:
1) (2) non-consecutive 45 minute workouts - one must be outdoors
2) Read (10) pages of a non-fiction self development/business book
3) Drink (1) gallon of water
4) Choose a diet and stick to it (my diet is CICO with a lower-carb focus, avoiding grain and flour-based foods) - no cheats, no alcohol, no junk.
5) Take a progress photo
1/6/21: 146.2 - this was a low weigh-in though on a woosh, so likely to uptick a bit from this.
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I am going to make Saturday mornings my official weigh in day. I have been OK this week, going slowly down but I have not been eating the cleanest. I know I should do better but yet I chose not to. Uggghhh.... Otherwise, I am very motivated and doing well.3
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Age: 51
BMI: 25,9
CW: 75.5 - the result of 10 days of "intuitive eating "
January GW: 73.0
GW: 71.0
04/01: 75.5 - I think the first kg will drop off very fast, as it is the result of sugar, fat and salt overload of the last few days.
06/01: 74.9 - exactly as I thought it would happen.
08/01: 74.83 -
ME:
31y * 5'9" * Weight goal: 63kg (138,89lbs)
Even though I am 5kg fatter than I was last January, I hope I lose them faster this time around. I especially hope to see a difference in my waist again. Was so happy when it was 75cm, and now it's back to 79. Gross.
GOALS- Minimal intake of sugar (<30grams/day)
- Get back into the fasting routine
- Have 2-3 adjacent keto days every week
- Alcohol only in the weekends
- Reach 70.x kg by month's end
WEIGHT
2 Jan: 72.3kg
8 Jan: 71.2kg
A bit earlier than I'd normally check in but pleased with the progress so want to share. The limited sugar intake is going excellent, in fact, everything is going really well. For the first time ever I feel my body is working with me instead of against me, and it's aligned to my goal of losing weight. I have no cravings & can stay well below my daily kcal budget. Feverishly hoping this lasts! To really cement my regained mentality, I've embarked on a 36h fast again. It's been quite a while but so far so good (only 14h in tho).
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Shout outs!
I won't always have time for shout outs, but I have a little time today so here goes
@Go_Deskercise I've been slacking on my nutrition big time! I SOOO need this too.
@Cora0477 - Great job getting into the GYM! Night time has to be the worst, right?!?! After dinner I'm like...nothing to do..... why not eat again?!?! There is a saying : Dinner and done, Find other fun!
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5' 1"
CW: 106.4 -107.4
GW: ~102-104 (not sure until I'm there)
1/7: No weigh in Weighted total body. Great with food until 2pm (I'm seeing a habit here).... and then Had another post dinner treat. Carmel rice cakes broken, a tsp of oil and some pancake syrup. Was delish but NOT in line with my goals and I was not hungry. I was bored. Found a Sugar fast to join from Revelation wellness. That starts monday. I'm going all in!Daily rules for my challenge:
1) Daily hard workouts. Weight lifting and Cardio. I had bunion surgery 1 month ago, so I am limited by activity and food is amazing.
2) Read (10) pages of self development/business book
3) Drink 100oz of water each day
4) Choose a meal plan and stick to it!
Such as Drink Water, Eat veggies and Fruits. Focus on higher protein. Make Portions matter. Remove/reduce processed/fake foods and sweets.
1/6: 106.8 was great until 2pm then I dove into Popcorn and spiral down.
1/5: Yesterday went horribly. I'm considering today as my Day 1.
<3Workout completed, Meal plan created and today's food logged and written in my journal.
Water on target for the day. ==End of day Update==> Today went perfectly
1/4: 106.4 Currently I am eating a lot of processed sugar. Cookies. Chocolate. Butter.Breads. etc. without beating myself up. But I am gaining weight from it and I want to get back on track!3 -
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5'5
CW: 142.2 (currently bloated!)
GW: 137
I will weigh myself weekly to keep myself accountable to my goal
1.2.21: 142.2
1.9.21: 137.4
1.16.21:
1.23.21:
1.30.21:3 -
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5'2"
CW: 115!
GW: 110
CBF: 22%
GBF: 19%
1/4 115, 22%
1/9 116, 21.4%
Bloated. I drank so much water and wine last night. I know what not to do yet I did... well I did sweat it out at OTF this morning so I feel better.
B U T, I’m getting a bit bored with OTF now. After 370 classes, I want something different. Mixing yoga is okay but I need a change.
I’m contemplating getting the Mirror. Does anyone have it??4 -
ME:
31y * 5'9" * Weight goal: 63kg (138,89lbs)
Even though I am 5kg fatter than I was last January, I hope I lose them faster this time around. I especially hope to see a difference in my waist again. Was so happy when it was 75cm, and now it's back to 79. Gross.
GOALS- Minimal intake of sugar (<30grams/day)
- Get back into the fasting routine
- Have 2-3 adjacent keto days every week
- Alcohol only in the weekends
- Reach 70.x kg by month's end
WEIGHT
2 Jan: 72.3kg
8 Jan: 71.2kg
10 Jan: 70.3kg
Welp, I honestly didn't think I'd see 70.x this fast. Hopefully it isn't purely fake waterweight. I measured some to make sure, and although my waist is stuck at 79cm still, my belly has lost 3cm! So it must be somewhat real.
Didn't fully finished the 36h fast: for some reason I was wide awake which ruined my normal strategy of just going to bed a bit early to not cave. So unfortunately only did 26h and then had some 700 kcal, still protein/fat so I think I remained in keto.
Anyways, very happy with the process so far, hoping the bf's cooking tonight isn't going to ruin everything. (I already had to decline on his offer for pancakes)
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5’4” 43
1/01: 128.2
1/05: 128.0
1/06: 127.8
1/10: 127.0
I normally take Sundays off from the gym but I’m here today to make up for Friday. I didn’t go on Friday because I had to take my senior to get his portraits done. Watching him stand there all dressed up and looking grown was just a crazy experience.7 -
@Cora0477 When I read the last part of your post, I was thinking...elderly parent. Obviously not, when you said they were 'looking grown',
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@canadjineh LOL. Sorry. Senior in high school. He will graduate in a couple months.2
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Age: 26
Height: 5'8"
CW: 162
January GW: 157
1/2: 162
1/3: 164.5
1/10: 162
Well I guess it's better than 164.5
Due to covid, I haven't gotten a haircut since October 2019. At this point I have more than enough to donate, so I'm looking to do that soon. The issue is my double chin... My nemesis. To quote Julia on my favorite show, 90 Day Fiance, "you don't want be fat, you don't go in kitchen". That will be my motto for the next 2 months. Then short hair here I come!3 -
Age: 51
BMI: 25,9
CW: 75.5 - the result of 10 days of "intuitive eating "
January GW: 73.0
GW: 71.0
04/01: 75.5 - I think the first kg will drop off very fast, as it is the result of sugar, fat and salt overload of the last few days.
06/01: 74.9 - exactly as I thought it would happen.
08/01: 74.8
11/01: 73.9
@RobinAlex666 : what a good idea !! My hair is also superlong and in dire need of a cut, but it will be months still before I can go to the salon. I'll ask her if there is a way to donate.
@l4a_p : you rock girl !!
@weatherking2019 : I saw some ad about the mirror. As I'm in Europe I won't be able to buy it (yet), but it looks very interesting and innovating !4 -
@Antiopelle Good to see the weight seems to be flying off for you too!1
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Ladies, i think this is the group I've been looking for! I am new and need some friends in relatable situations.....
5'4,
47 yr old
CW 135.5
GW 130 (maybe 125? 122? Can I dream?)
I'm quite active and fit, but need to watch myself as being middle aged and perimenopausal, all my weight loss efforts take twice as long. Plus.....lockdown, cold icy winter, working full time with my desk right next the kitchen etc etc - the struggle is real!
So glad to be here.
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@k8richer , Hi there!! On the same boat here!
Cold snowy weather and FT desk job 8-5 with 2 kids doesn’t give me a lot of time.
But being here with you all keeps me accountable. Welcome to the group!!2 -
34, 5' 4"
Current Weight: 137.4
January Goal: 130-135
January 8: 137.4
January 15:
January 22:
January 29:
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@weatherking2019 thank you for your welcome! It is inspiring reading success stories and the plans. Gives me ideas for taking my fitness to the next level. I've lost about 10 lbs since May but gained muscle through bootcamps (until they ended due to the lockdown) running, stuff with my kids, and watching CICO and upping my protein.
What is OTF? And the Mirror? I'm always looking for new ideas.
My teenager has got me doing a '14 Day Shred' challenge right now thats viral on Instagram or something. It's really just a tough series of HIIT for about an hour - it wouldn't be my first choice but it's awesome to spend time with my kid and (i wouldn't say this anywhere else than MFP) it feels great knowing i can keep up and frankly I'm in better shape than her. I'm pretty proud. Although I am sore LOL - it's a good kind of sore!
I have no friends yet - anyone want to add me, feel free! Im not sure how it works....3 -
42- 43 on 1/18/21!!!
CW 138.2 (1/1)
GW 125
1/8: 138.2
Daily Goals:
1. close the rings on my Apple Watch. Move-400, Exercise-30, Stand-10.
2. Wake up at 445am on work days to workout
3. Drink 8 cups of water
4. Journal
5. Read
I keep going up and down the same two pounds. I am meeting my daily goals but my eating was a bit out of control last week. I keep telling myself that I will do less carbs but I don’t follow through. SMH At least this week I am going to concentrate on doing my intermittent fasting and portion control. Will try to do lower carbs but will not stress about it.3 -
Welcome @k8richer, I added you!
5'5", 54
Goal weight for Jan: 130 lbs
Daily bodyweight workouts for 3 weeks (1/3 to 1/24) then 3 times a week. Walk 3 days a week. Basketball goal going up this week. Going to rake up all the leaves in the yard so we can play croquet.
1/4: 133 lbs
1/7: 132.6
1/12: 133.2 oops- I've been keeping up with the daily workouts, but not the other stuff since it's been cold outside lately. (That's the excuse I'm using right now, ha!)4 -
Age: 51
BMI: 25,9
CW: 75.5 - the result of 10 days of "intuitive eating "
January GW: 73.0
GW: 71.0
04/01: 75.5 - I think the first kg will drop off very fast, as it is the result of sugar, fat and salt overload of the last few days.
06/01: 74.9 - exactly as I thought it would happen.
08/01: 74.8
11/01: 73.9
13/01: 74.2 - weight loss is not linear 5 -
ME:
31y * 5'9" * Weight goal: 63kg (138,89lbs)
Even though I am 5kg fatter than I was last January, I hope I lose them faster this time around. I especially hope to see a difference in my waist again. Was so happy when it was 75cm, and now it's back to 79. Gross.
GOALS- Minimal intake of sugar (<30grams/day)
- Get back into the fasting routine
- Have 2-3 adjacent keto days every week
- Alcohol only in the weekends
- Reach 70.x kg by month's end
WEIGHT
2 Jan: 72.3kg
8 Jan: 71.2kg
10 Jan: 70.3kg
13 Jan: 70.5kg
@Antiopelle No, it definitely isn't linear! But I'm okay that it at least somewhat stagnates for a few days. I'm already satisfied the weekend didn't ruin it, although the bf did his utmost best (and I have such issues resisting free food, I don't know where that penny-pinching attitude comes from
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I did notice (again) yesterday evening that I have huge bloating issues: serious bloat baby, I honestly looked 6months pregnant. I don't know what food type causes it, I can't seem to find a pattern. In fact, even on days I fast, I seem to be somewhat bloated near the evening, albeit in lower volume.
Anyone else experiences this?
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5’4” 43
1/01: 128.2
1/05: 128.0
1/06: 127.8
1/10: 127.0
1/14: 125.8
I saw this number yesterday but didn’t post because I thought maybe it was a fluke. I even went back over my diary to make sure I had it set right. I guess this was the whoosh I’ve been impatiently waiting for since December!
Although my ideal range is 122 +/-, 125 is my mini goal and I am so excited to be this close to it. I know things get slower the closer you get, but I really, really want to see 125.0 by the end of December.
@Antiopelle and @l4a_p I was looking back in Happy Scale and last year looked like a mountain range for me. In fact, this week is the first week in forever that it shows me in the green and not the red. It’s frustrating that it isn’t linear, but seeing your perseverance on here has always been so motivating and encouraging for me!3
