iHUSTLE4MUSCLE wrote: »

363days wrote: »

Way to go @hustle4muscle @sripalbhansali @beautyofdreams.
Feel free to share your piece of advice for the week. I love hearing what makes people successful.

lindamtuck2018 wrote: »

Impressive steps! Great job hitting all your goals. I was very excited to see your big loss this week. Congrats! Can you tell us some of the things that has helped you get on track?

Thank you @363days and @lindamtuck2018 😊

In case it helps anyone, and because you asked, but not as to say it's the right thing for all*; last week I did my usual workout routine (trying to burn about 1000 active calories each day while also focusing on strength work) and I dedicated more effort on my diet. I did carb cycling and intermittent fasting (20 hour fasts, eating in a 4 hour window). Kept my carbs under 100g mostly, and ate high protein (about 1g per my pound of body weight). Trying not to eat anything processed. Under 1400 calories per day. Planning to continue this week with the same. I made it through the weekend without cheats!

On Sundays I prep food for the week. Today: 12 boneless chicken breasts in the pressure cooker (takes 10 minutes!), steamed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, parsnips, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, asparagus) and one dozen boiled eggs (my spouse eats from this prep also).

*It is important to do what works for your own lifestyle, goals and nutritional needs.

littleflutterby wrote: »

Hi lovelies! Just a quick check in.

Today was my last day at work for a little while. After about half an hour the pain got really bad so most of my shift was just sitting in the back and trying not to cry from the pain! Dramatic much? (lol not really) I got someone to cover the last few hours of my shift and I left early.

I did a fair bit of studying tonight, I really want to get caught up on things and get ahead of the game. I'm going to make the most of my time off by focussing on my studies and doing some batch cooking!

Yesterday I made a nice bolognese in the slow cooker, and I had enough for dinner for the wife and I for 2 days as well as NINE portions that I added spaghetti and cheese to and put in the freezer, now I have healthy ready-meals! We have some plans for a beef roast and some chicken breasts (I'm going to make a fajita casserole with rice) I need more tupperware containers!!!!

Anyhoo, my exercise has been non-existent because of the pain but my food and water intake has been on point. I am being kind to myself and doing as much self-care as possible.

I am going to read through all of the posts now, I won't have time to reply to them all, because it's nearly bedtime. But I know that if I don't at least check in with y'all, that is a slippery slope for me!

Big hugs all round!

Tx

jimboden3 wrote: »

JimBoden3
Weigh-in Day: Monday (Jan 11, 2020)
CW: 218.3
PW: 219.8
Starting Weight: 240

After a zero loss the prior week, it’ nice to see some movement in the right direction. I think a series of small changes in my diet plan helped out which I tried to keep pretty simple:

Track food intake and stay under my daily 2,000 net calories (after deducting for exercise) at least 5 days / week and don’t exceed 2,500 calories / day (unless it’s a ‘special occasion’).

I already eat a relatively balanced diet, so I didn’t feel it necessary to require eating a certain number of fruits and vegetables or macro nutrients each day and just continue to make common sense healthy choices for most of my intake. To lose weight in a sustainable way, I will have to make some sacrifices … remember, it’s called a DIET because all of the other 4-letter words were already taken 😊!

I came up with 3 ‘flexible’ restrictions or guidelines but if I stay within the 2,000 net calories, I’m comfortable with the idea of indulging as long as I offset it in some other way (ie. a slice of cheesecake for dessert = extra time exercising or having a leaner lunch and dinner that day).

My Diet Guidelines

1. Avoid eating before 6 am or after 8 pm
2. Limit junk food items (chips, popcorn, etc.) to 1 serving / day and only after some fruits or vegetables
3. Avoid having more than 5 alcoholic drinks (beer, cocktail, or glass of wine) / week

This doesn’t mean you'll find potato chips and beer on my daily Food Diary but that I can have both (in moderation) on say, Super Bowl Sunday (qualifies as Special occasion) for example. It’s all about choices but still staying within the limits of my plan. Of course this is just my personal approach and I may take a harder line if I struggle to see results however, keeping it simple and flexible is appealing to me for now.

I’d be interested in hearing what other Downsizers are doing if anyone else is willing to share what works for them.

lelbarou wrote: »

Weekly weight check in
PW - 314.4
CW - 314. 4
LTD - 50.6 pounds

So, this is the first time my weight the same in a weekly check in . However, I was 312 on Saturday, so I am assuming this 2.4 pound difference over two days relates to a water weight gain? I have recently altered my diet to eating more grains. I felt I might be allergic to many grains, and potentially I am correct. I think I will limit my serving of grains to once a day as opposed to twice and wait one more week to see the results. If things continue, I am assuming I have a potential issue with grains.

I refuse to get excited about this lack of change in weight. If things don't progress in a week, then I will simply change or modify what I eat again.


Anyway, I hope everyone is well!

mszoueb wrote: »

Weigh in:

SW: 259.4
PW: 255.4
CW: 251

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Hi all,

Here for Monday check in. I've had a good week as was under my calories all week and got at least 1.6 litres of water (6 cups) of water in each day. I did two 25 min yoga sessions and 30 min dog walk and I'm still filling out the calorie counting food diet diary that I posted about last week, still in two minds whether to get another or do my own thing. From my first week on the meal plan, I have noticed how I had been boredom or emotional eating, those aspects still come into my mind, but, I have kept strong and stuck to the plan with a few additions i.e. added 2 rashers of bacon to the cream cheese bagel. I think going forward I may have to add some bits and bobs into the food like, fresh fruit or side salad, but, I am conscious of not going too far with it or what's the point of even buying meal prep. The company asked customers for feedback for this past week's meals and I've offered suggestions to them, hoping they take them on board.

Got another 3 weeks or so, then will assess. A few days ago I was leaning towards not continuing for various reasons, but, a voice in my head is saying keep the structure of getting meal prep for a few more months at least if there is a continuous weight loss then, I can maybe do my own thing after. I've set an additional goal in not getting any takeaways (takeout) until on my birthday towards the end of April.

Have a great week everyone

lelbarou wrote: »

Check in for Jan. 10
Logging - yes
exercise - yes
Steps - 11 448

shortyjmorgan1 wrote: »

Monday check in
So was doing really great on my goals and then Friday hit. I talked my husband into fastfood on Friday because I had a headache and didn't want to cook. Strike 1. Woke up Saturday to drizzle and cold. Spent the day under a blanket binge watching criminal minds. Then it started to snow. Strike 2. I live in a desert we don't do snow. Woke Sunday to a blanket of white stuff and said forget it. Curled up on the couch and continued the binge watching and eating. Strike 3 and I was out.. gained a lb back which sucks but it is what is. Can you northern folks come get your weather please?
CW 167.4
PW 166.4