@Megan_smartiepants1970
1/23 Steps 12,526

Steps 5,064

Low steps since I took a rest day and also charged my fit bit. I got a massage in the afternoon that got cancelled twice previously due to snow and covid. I needed it my neck was bugging me even though I try to be really conscious of the size weights I lift above by head. Guess it wasn’t the computer all these years. Had home made two ingredient dough pizza for dinner and even my hubby gave it a thumbs up.

Beautyofdreams wrote: »

1/22

I wish I was more scientific with my weight goal, I just figured I am 59 and 140 seemed realistic considering I am 5'5", I was around 125 when I was young but think that might be too thin for a old-ish woman. LOL Could attempt 135, but getting below 150 is a challenge.

Steps 1/23: 14,167

1/24
Username: Beautyofdreams
PW: 156.1
CW: 156.5
LTD: 66.9

Gained 0.4 pounds from last week but this number is more realistic for me than the previous week. Am back to lifting weights after too long off. This limited access and the extra people using the gym from college break has made it difficult to get in. At least college break is over now.

Congratulations to @lindamtuck2018, @Tazaria87 and @Megan_smartiepants1970. Your consistency, dedication and work are showing.

Food logged.
Under calories(will miss this week of extra calories tomorrow).
Drank 96 oz. water.
Slept 8 hours.
Lifted weights for 50 minutes. Still working on form today. Will start adding back weight on the next session.

Congrats to all who lost this week and hugs to those who didn't. Way to go @lindamtuck2018,@Tazaria87and@Megan_smartiepants1970!

@rlaskey2
I would love to know more about the two ingredient pizza dough. We love pizza here. I have been getting a massage (mostly for my neck) a couple of times a month for the last few months. It's my self-care:) I have just started strength training, and I know it will aggravate my neck.

@DawnCumm
I'm 54 and 5'6". I think, for me, a realistic goal is about 170 for now. I might be able to do 160, but I don't think I'd be able to maintain that. Way back in 1997, I got down to about 155 and looked and felt great. I was in a size 8 clothing. That was the year I got married. I was 30 years old. I have always weighed more than I look. When I get down to about 175, I'll reassess. I think you'll have to think about where you're comfortable weight-wise and also about maintaining that.

@cabman
Sounds like you have a plan! I know that my weight fluctuates during the week by about two pounds up or down. It's crazy really. Glad to hear you had a good time fishing and caught something. I love fishing:)

@Beautyofdreams
Sounds like Kevin's daughter has a lot on her plate. That is really nice that you two are going to have lunch together.

@mari_moulin
That always seems to happen to me where I weigh less the day after weigh-in day! Then it goes up a bit and down and up and down. Lol.

@lelbarou
That soup sounds delicious. You said that you like volunteering and reading. Me too! I have missed volunteering this year. Before my kids started college, we would volunteer together at our local food bank and the animal shelter. It sure feels good to help, doesn't it? I keep my local library in business. Haha. My husband likes to buy books. I get mine from the library. When my kids were younger, the library had a basket with my name on it for the books I ordered for pickup:)

@jimboden3
I do see on the graph that all of the Covid changes really affected you. The good news is that you are here now and you didn't wait until that graph made it all the way back up:) I see a downward trend at the present though. You're doing great!

@lindamtuck2018
Oh, do I feel your pain with those candy bars! My husband has to have that stuff here, and it is so hard when they talk to you. It is hard to ignore. I told him that I am thinking about getting a lockbox for all of his goodies that are in the house. I don't restrict any foods. I have lost this weight by eating whatever I have wanted, but there are just some things that I have trouble stopping once I get started. So, for certain things I just don't want access and if I want a little of something, I'll have him get a little out of the lockbox. I did that about 25 years ago, and it worked. Good for you for logging it.

@Tazaria87
You are really doing fantastic. Your dedication and commitment really shows.

@363days
I would feel rich if I got baskets full of books. I love books! You have a used book website? I have just started strength training and am seeing the messages about the scale going up sometimes with it. I'm glad others have pointed that out and that you asked about scales:)

@azkunk
It has been gray and blah here. The weather can really affect you. Sometimes I have to take a day off to give my knees a rest. It can be hard to exercise with knee pain, can't it? I use frozen bags of green peas on my knees and I put my feet up. The peas are good because the bag conforms to your knee. Do you ice your knees? That darned scale with the ups and downs:) Yes, you'll get there.

Unfortunately there are some things that are interfering with my fitness plans right now and I am going to take a step back for awhile. I love each of you and you're amazing

Congrats to @Tazaria87 and @Megan_smartiepants1970! 👏🎉

cabman wrote: »

SW 94.8
PW 94.1
CW 94.4
+0.3kg

I don't know what happen over the last two days, was looking at a 1.5kg loss on Friday.
i did not log my food on Saturday or Sunday, I know I would not of over ate on Saturday, but likely to on Sunday.

A timely reminder for me to continue to log, and continue to exercise on the weekends,

Had a great time Fishing, brought home some fresh Gurnard,
Running plan this week 4,4hills,3,7km
Expecting a big weight rebound Down, fingers crossed

I have never heard of gurnard before so I googled it. From the flavour description I would definitely try them. I grew up next to the Atlantic Ocean so I love fish. It is easy to forget everything we eat when we don’t log so I am glad you are going to this week. You should see your gain disappear and then some. One thing I do is pre log my food for the week. All I have to do is add the serving size when I weigh the food. I do plan my menu a week ahead of time and I know this is not practical for everyone.

rlaskey2 wrote: »

Steps 5,064

Low steps since I took a rest day and also charged my fit bit. I got a massage in the afternoon that got cancelled twice previously due to snow and covid. I needed it my neck was bugging me even though I try to be really conscious of the size weights I lift above by head. Guess it wasn’t the computer all these years. Had home made two ingredient dough pizza for dinner and even my hubby gave it a thumbs up.

I got to make that pizza. I either buy my pizza dough at the grocery store or use pita bread. Does it taste very different from regular pizza dough?

888Angie888 wrote: »

@363days On scales-I have a Renpho. It was around $30 on Amazon. Weight shows on the scale itself, but it also pairs with an app on the phone that tracks all kinds of other stuff too--weight, BMI, body fat, visceral fat, muscle mass, bone mass, water, protein. I know I have seen it mentioned here before.

I really regret not buying this one or getting the Fitbit scale. I bought the one I have and then heard several people mention the Renpho.

Beautyofdreams wrote: »

1/24
Username: Beautyofdreams
PW: 156.1
CW: 156.5
LTD: 66.9

Gained 0.4 pounds from last week but this number is more realistic for me than the previous week. Am back to lifting weights after too long off. This limited access and the extra people using the gym from college break has made it difficult to get in. At least college break is over now.

Congratulations to @lindamtuck2018, @Tazaria87 and @Megan_smartiepants1970. Your consistency, dedication and work are showing.

Food logged.
Under calories(will miss this week of extra calories tomorrow).
Drank 96 oz. water.
Slept 8 hours.
Lifted weights for 50 minutes. Still working on form today. Will start adding back weight on the next session.

Great job on the weight lifting. How many days a week do you go?

azkunk wrote: »

Username : azkunk
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW:177.4
CW: 177.1
LTD: 29.9

The last few days, I have been feeling a bit under the weather. Not quite sick, just blah. It's been cold and raining and my knees have been really hurting without any relief from ibuprofen. The scale hit a new low for me this week at 174.7 but slowly creeped up to 177.1 which did not put me at 30 lbs for the official weight. No worries, I know it will get back there

Congrats on the loss! Next week you will have the 30 pounds gone. I hope you are feeling better soon. That cold, damp weather is terrible for the joints. I hope you find relief soon. I like @iradi8 suggestion of using a bag of peas. I have an ice pack I bought years ago that has gel that is also good for knees.

mszoueb wrote: »

Weigh in:

SW: 259.4
PW: 248.6
CW: 246.4

Hi all, here for Monday check in. I weighed in about an hour or so earlier than usual as got up earlier today. Great to see another loss, although this week I have been shown the power of fluctuations as one point weight was up to 249.6 and yesterday 248.2! I'm still on track with meal plan, today I need to decide what duration I carry on for. I must admit the portions can arrive on the small side so feels like 3 little lunches and maybe that's why I'm seeing rapid loss like this as maybe it's less calories than I think.. the meals and one snack are meant to equate to about 1500 which is currently 360 under the cals I need to get one pound weight loss a week according to MFP.

The past few days I have noticed that I've felt more hungry, missing cooking and thinking about meals before I started. I am a little concerned when I change things i.e go down to 5 days a week or stop altogether in how it will effect my weight as you all know how easy it is for it to go back on. I do need to get my weight down irregardless as it is not healthy to be this size for me.

The plan is keeping me on track and for the most part has variety in the food which is good but it definitely needs more vegetables..variety and portion size. I'm still adding fresh blueberries onto my breakfasts and have had salad and measured garlic sauce out the other week but, I don't want to be adding too much as I think to myself I shouldn't need to buy those extras as some meals should in theory come with those sort of things anyway for the price paid.

I managed to get 3 forms of exercise in this week, I haven't attempted HIIT yet but got in 2 walks and did 15-20 min weight lifting exercises video. To be honest though, with being in a calorie deficit I don't think it'd be wise for me to go too hard on the exercise types such as HIIT just yet as with eating less, I'm losing weight anyway.. I could do it and eat back but I won't know what I've burned exercising to do so. Going to stick with the lower impact stuff for now.

Have a great week everyone.

Awesome loss! Maybe you can look for healthy, low calorie recipes of the meals you are getting from the service. Then when you decide to cut back ordering you have some go to recipes. Walking and strength training videos are all valid forms of exercise. You are doing really well this month and you should be proud of yourself.

jimboden3 wrote: »

JimBoden3
Weigh-in Day: Monday (Jan 25, 2020)
CW: 215.9
PW: 218.3
Starting Weight: 240

It's nice to know that my 'zero' loss last week was just setting me up for a great encore this week (down 2.4 lbs)!

Awesome loss! I love the iceberg analogy. It certainly shows the real story behind weight loss.

shortyjmorgan1 wrote: »

Unfortunately there are some things that are interfering with my fitness plans right now and I am going to take a step back for awhile. I love each of you and you're amazing

I am sorry to hear this. I will move you to cheer squad for now. Stop by anytime and say hello. Let me know when you are ready to come back

Weight check in = Jan. 25
PW - 311.8
CW - 309
LTD = 56

Check in for Jan. 25
Logging - yes
exercise - yes (walking)
steps - 8518

I am having real trouble sleeping with the APAP. Usually I can manage 5 hours, but last night after 2.5 hours I was up and couldn't sleep. I cleaned. I cooked. Then I went back to sleep in the morning for a few hours. I hope this improves.

Made more of my lentil soup/stew which I find really good so that's a bonus.

Beautyofdreams wrote: »

1/24
Username: Beautyofdreams
PW: 156.1
CW: 156.5
LTD: 66.9

Gained 0.4 pounds from last week but this number is more realistic for me than the previous week. Am back to lifting weights after too long off. This limited access and the extra people using the gym from college break has made it difficult to get in. At least college break is over now.

Congratulations to @lindamtuck2018, @Tazaria87 and @Megan_smartiepants1970. Your consistency, dedication and work are showing.

Food logged.
Under calories(will miss this week of extra calories tomorrow).
Drank 96 oz. water.
Slept 8 hours.
Lifted weights for 50 minutes. Still working on form today. Will start adding back weight on the next session.

Hi again! I just entered your weight in the spreadsheet and you actually have a loss. Last week your current weight was 157.4 and this week it is 156.5 giving you a loss of .9 pounds. I want to make sure this is right so can you confirm?

Daily Post January 24
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 100oz
Steps 4265
Exercise Rest Day

We spent the day at my parents house. My mom just bought herself an instant pot so I've been making dinner with it on Sundays to help show her how to make stuff. Last night I made roast with potatoes and carrots and then you use the liquid after it cooks to make a gravy. It turned out soooo yummy.

Today I have my nieces again so my workout will have to wait until late, but I'm sure the kids will keep me active haha. It's gonna snow all day today so my son's preschool even got cancelled.

Would the following people please post their steps ...I will be zeroing them out at the end of the day..Thank you

@scribb 1/22 & 1/23
@363days 1/22 & 1/23
@azkunk 1/17-1/23
@draby2011 1/19-1/23
@Sripalbhansali 1/17-1/23
@Z1ORtza 1/17-1/23
@eaturpasta 1/18-1/23

This step challenge is really motivating. I was close to my 10,000 steps last night, but I was not going to make it. So, while my husband, my daughter and I were watching a TV show, I walked around the perimeter of the living room and kitchen until I hit 10,000. They think I'm crazy. Ha!

@jimboden3
LOL, please Jim, let's not repeat 2020. Glad you saw the scale go down this week to reflect all of the work you've put in! I love the graphic. So very true:)

@shortyjmorgan1
Sorry to hear that. Take care. We'll be here when you come back:)

@mszoueb
With the meals, at least if you decide to stop the service, you'll have ideas for how much to eat and different meals to eat that you can make. I can see why you feel that with the money you pay for it that you don't want to have to buy more foods. I hope you'll give the company feedback on that. Any exercise is worth doing. It doesn't always have to be intense:) Nice loss this week.