Definitely February 2021 - Accountability thread
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5' 8"
CW: 145.8
GW: ~135ish
Jan EW:143.6
Feb goal - hit 139
1. Stay off sugar - Feb 14th is allowed as a cheat day.
2. Stay Keto - broke down and bought a pretty cool cookbook with lots of simple meals. So far my guys love them...they still want dinner rolls and such, but I skip them.
2/1 - 143.0
2/2 - 143.6 - I stuck to keto yesterday but way overdid it.
2/3 - 145.8 - cramps, bloating - ARGH! I did well yesterday, I know this is just hormones, but geez..
2/4 - 145.6 - cheated and had a beer last night with my husband on the porch.... because sometimes you just need to sit on the porch and chat. Stayed under, rode a horse and did a million chores. Still feel bloated today, but I think I'm on the downhill side. Off to a race today, be back Sunday. Great little 'refocus' trip.
2/8 - 141.8 - Crazy what 3 days of walking a million miles a day can do.. Fabulous 3 day race, starting to figure some things out. We won a little bit, left too much on the table.. I'm starting to feel my core strength really come back and my arms are getting defined again. Managed to avoid junk food.. always a struggle on long drives.
2/9 - 143.0 - Decent day yesterday. Hubby came home with a craft beer and I thoroughly enjoyed that with dinner... but otherwise was on point. Our barn help quit.. which really really sucks. Especially since it's just me for the next 4 days. We're both stretched too thin timewise. I guess the upside is that I'll be getting more exercise now.
2/10 - 144.2 - ARGH! I did exceptionally well yesterday with food & spent a few hours working around the barn last night.
2/11 - 143.6 - just keeping to the grind. Yesterday was good, I have to remember weight loss isn't linear.
@l4a_p - Hugs... That would've made a mess of me too. Sending positive vibes your way that everything is just fine and the procedure is quick & easy. Somedays, you just NEED comfort food.
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Height 5'1"
GW: 101 - 104
Age: 50yrs
Feb 11 - 106.4
Okay yesterday I got in a lot of activity. At noon I did Elliptical for 30min (a Youtube workout).
At 5pm I did 30mins of ellip, just listening to Instagram stories. (easier pace). I didn't get much else for activity in. So please don't read that I did 3 workouts or 4. I just didn't have a chance, or desire perhaps(?) to go outside bc of the cold temps. And the Treadmill is a lot of impact on my foot, where as the elliptical is not.
Now today, its icy out....so I can't gaurantee that a noon thing will or will not happen.
I stayed on track yesterday - skipped a couple calories in my meal plan simply because I was no longer hungry and I am NOT going to eat just because the MFP calorie Gods say so.
Drink my water.
Follow my plan.
Pray for success.
Keeping a positive headspace.
My LDL research this morning continued. I think I can get a decent supplement from the Vitamin shoppe called Yerba Prima. It has 4g Sol. fiber. for 20calories. Then, I can add in some foods...such as the Black Beans or a combo of like 1/2 Avo. and 1 pear a day. That would bring me up to 10g per day - which is my goal so that in April my blood work shows improvements.Goal for the next week is to have a Saturday weight of 105.8
2/11 - 106.4 --- post workout weight was 106.0 but I'm going a little higher to compensate for sweat.
2/10 - 106.6; Are you f **ng kidding me!??! half way there...
2/9 - 107.0
2/8 - 106.0 <- It's looking like I may exceed my Saturday goal of 105.8
2/6 - 106.8 <- really fought for that number this week.
2/4 - 106.8
2/3 - 107.6
2/2 - 108.4
2/1 - 107
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Age: 47
Height: 5'4"
CW: 142.8
GW: 130-135
Feb 11: 142.8
Feb 7: 143.6
February goal: 140
Happy Thursday Ladies! Any ideas on how to handle Valentine's Day and the extra calories that come with it?
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@shebalips
Here is my holiday tip: Pre-log.
Meaning decide ahead of time what you are going to eat. Log it and tweak until you are happy with your plan. Then try your best to stick to the plan.
So maybe decide to eat at maintenance. Then log the wine, dessert, appetizer etc so you can see how much of each you want to include. I.e. More dessert/less wine, or more wine/less appetizer...
Log a high protein/low calorie breakfast and lunch so that you have the most calories for dinner but aren’t starving and overeat that night.
And not matter what, realize that there will probably be boat the next morning from the wine/dessert/carbs and don’t worry about the scale if you know you’ve stuck to plan.
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Happy Thursday Ladies! Any ideas on how to handle Valentine's Day and the extra calories that come with it?
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I'm shamelessly planning a cheat meal out that I won't log...
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@cayenne_007 - I'm going to log what I will have for the noon meal for valentines day. Then adjust the remainder of my calories around it. So, for example.... on my birthday a couple weeks ago, we went to a buffet. I only ate that one meal that day . I skipped breakfast. I skipped Dinner and all snacks. The meal itself was enough for me all day long. I drank a ton of water and went on a few walks that afternoon.
I'm sorta planning a similar thing. Typically eating out doesn't trip me up anymore. I just plan the other food around what I know.5 -
5’6”, 20
CW: 118
Feb GW: 115
Hoping to start doing weights when the gyms open again.
04/02 - 118
05/02 - 117 - worked a night shift last night, I usually feel very bloated after a night so happy with the loss !!
06/02 - 120 - bit disheartening but I’m putting it down to water weight as I’ve stuck to my calories all week! Learned recently that I have gluten and dairy sensitivities so today was day 1 of cutting them out for a month to see how I feel! I’m excited for this as whilst I have been looking for meal ideas, it looks like I’ll be eating more nutritional whole foods, also means I have to start thinking about ingredients in foods. Also began intermittent fasting today, hoping this makes it easier for me to stay within my calorie goals.
08/02 - 116 - looking like my feb goal is going to be achievable! Had a pretty rough night last night as one of my patients went into cardiac arrest, had some chocolate and crisps to make me feel better but still managed to keep it in my calories so I’m not too worried. I have also started working out with dumbbells, I enjoyed it so much more then cardio so hoping to do more of this. Also going to make it a goal to walk for an hour at least three times a week
09/02 - 119 - on a bit of a pasta kick at the moment, have eaten it three times in the last two days 😂
10/02 - 117 - have a day of working from home so there’s a lot of snacking potential today 😬 planning a big dog walk later to make up for it
11/02 - 115 - reached my feb goal weight this morning, now my focus is to make it stay, did an hour of working out this morning and then an hour long dog walk so feeling pretty good
@SherryRueter you got it! Wales in particular 🏴
Seems like some people in this chat have had a difficult few days, stick at it girls, you’re all doing amazing!
@Cora0477 - thank you for the advice, will keep this in mind for upcoming events, grateful that I’m working Valentine’s Day so don’t have big food plans4 -
Age: 51
BMI: 25,1
CW: 73.5
February GW: 72.0
GW: 71.0
01/02: 73.5 - I'll expect a very slow loss this month. February is usually very wet and cold and I don't expect to be able to do a lot of cycling. I still have the shoulder injury and in combination with the lock-down, that means a pretty sedentary lifestyle at the moment.
02/02: 73.8
05/02: 74.1 - Yesterday we had a 24 hour break from winter with spring in the air. High temps and a little sunshine even. So I took my bike and went for a long ride. Hubby and I also had a walk to check on the fields behind our house, as we expected floodings. And indeed, even the pathway was completely flooded. As from today, we expect more rain and even snow. We hope that the water doesn't rise much higher...
08/02: 73.1 - Saturday was the last day that I could go biking and I did my longest bike ever: 70km (43,5miles), that gave me some leeway to eat chocolate this weekend. In the evening it started to snow and now the whole country is covered in a white blanket. So no more biking for at least 10 days. On the positive: I've stopped taking my pain meds for my shoulder on Friday evening, and so far so good. Fingers crossed I can keep it this way !
09/02: 73.1 - There is a very nice vibe in this thread at the moment, I keep up the motivation to persevere thanks to you guys !
10/02: 73.4
12/02: 73.4
@l4a_p : I'm sending you some virtual hugs girl, that is bweurk news but no panic yet, wait for the results of the biopsy. I feel you!
@SherryRueter : I live in Belgium. Home of the Brussels sprouts, waffles and most delicious beers, but above all: CHOCOLATE !
@shannondisley1 : Valentine is take-out for us tonight (Sunday wasn't an option). Normally we never celebrate, but now with Covid we do. Yes, I will have appetizers, we will share a bottle of wine and I'll have a big steak (but without carbs). But one dinner is a drop in the ocean when you look at weight loss long term, so no biggy. And yes, expect some bloating the next day. I wish I could eat less at breakfast and lunch, but that is a big nono for me, as I will be starved when starting the appetizers and probably will grab hubby's portion out of his hands like a mad chimp - no good on Valentine haha
What automatically will happen is that I will probably still feel so full the next day, that I'll have a very late breakfast and a light lunch then. Good luck to everyone !!6 -
43
5' 8"
CW: 145.8
GW: ~135ish
Jan EW:143.6
Feb goal - hit 139
1. Stay off sugar - Feb 14th is allowed as a cheat day.
2. Stay Keto - broke down and bought a pretty cool cookbook with lots of simple meals. So far my guys love them...they still want dinner rolls and such, but I skip them.
2/1 - 143.0
2/2 - 143.6 - I stuck to keto yesterday but way overdid it.
2/3 - 145.8 - cramps, bloating - ARGH! I did well yesterday, I know this is just hormones, but geez..
2/4 - 145.6 - cheated and had a beer last night with my husband on the porch.... because sometimes you just need to sit on the porch and chat. Stayed under, rode a horse and did a million chores. Still feel bloated today, but I think I'm on the downhill side. Off to a race today, be back Sunday. Great little 'refocus' trip.
2/8 - 141.8 - Crazy what 3 days of walking a million miles a day can do.. Fabulous 3 day race, starting to figure some things out. We won a little bit, left too much on the table.. I'm starting to feel my core strength really come back and my arms are getting defined again. Managed to avoid junk food.. always a struggle on long drives.
2/9 - 143.0 - Decent day yesterday. Hubby came home with a craft beer and I thoroughly enjoyed that with dinner... but otherwise was on point. Our barn help quit.. which really really sucks. Especially since it's just me for the next 4 days. We're both stretched too thin timewise. I guess the upside is that I'll be getting more exercise now.
2/10 - 144.2 - ARGH! I did exceptionally well yesterday with food & spent a few hours working around the barn last night.
2/11 - 143.6 - just keeping to the grind. Yesterday was good, I have to remember weight loss isn't linear.
2/12 - 140.2 - YAY! Hopefully this will stick around. I'm going more off average weight and trends. We're going out for Valentine's tonight. Desperately need a date night. I miss getting dressed up ... things like makeup and heels.. Hopefully it's not freezing, patio dining is the only option in NM.6 -
@Antiopelle
That's exactly the way I'm looking at it tonight. I feel like we need to celebrate everything possible right now, try to concentrate on the positives. Tonight's going to involve wine, seafood... bread - haven't had that in a month.. I'm going to thoroughly enjoy every single bite.7 -
cayenne_007 wrote: »@Antiopelle
That's exactly the way I'm looking at it tonight. I feel like we need to celebrate everything possible right now, try to concentrate on the positives. Tonight's going to involve wine, seafood... bread - haven't had that in a month.. I'm going to thoroughly enjoy every single bite.
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I’m on the same page ladies!
Valentines is actually a special day for me. My now fiancé asked me to be his GF and 5 yrs later on valentines, he proposed with a 💍on top of the Empire State bldg last year!
So I’m going to be celebrating for sure❣️
Life is short and I am going to live it fully 😆6 -
Don’t stress the V-Day! If I was with my hubby, I’d enjoy fully as well. Been away from him (except for a summer visit and a Christmas-NYears visit) for the last year to take care of elderly parents since covid - so it’s a FaceTime, low calorie celebration for me.
That scale better tell me good news on Monday!! 😀6 -
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5'1''
CW: 142.4
GW:120 - 125
FEB Goal 139
2/5 141.4
2/12 142.4
I'm pmsing and this week I was more days in the office than I was working from home. (On the days I work from home I can get a longer and more intense workout.) It's been so hard to stay below 1200 calories a day this week - so weight gain. I'm trying hard not to be too down on myself, but it's so hard. I just want to cry every time I look in the mirror. But I know what I need to do, and I want to be accountable.5 -
5’6”, 20
CW: 118
Feb GW: 115
Hoping to start doing weights when the gyms open again.
04/02 - 118
05/02 - 117 - worked a night shift last night, I usually feel very bloated after a night so happy with the loss !!
06/02 - 120 - bit disheartening but I’m putting it down to water weight as I’ve stuck to my calories all week! Learned recently that I have gluten and dairy sensitivities so today was day 1 of cutting them out for a month to see how I feel! I’m excited for this as whilst I have been looking for meal ideas, it looks like I’ll be eating more nutritional whole foods, also means I have to start thinking about ingredients in foods. Also began intermittent fasting today, hoping this makes it easier for me to stay within my calorie goals.
08/02 - 116 - looking like my feb goal is going to be achievable! Had a pretty rough night last night as one of my patients went into cardiac arrest, had some chocolate and crisps to make me feel better but still managed to keep it in my calories so I’m not too worried. I have also started working out with dumbbells, I enjoyed it so much more then cardio so hoping to do more of this. Also going to make it a goal to walk for an hour at least three times a week
09/02 - 119 - on a bit of a pasta kick at the moment, have eaten it three times in the last two days 😂
10/02 - 117 - have a day of working from home so there’s a lot of snacking potential today 😬 planning a big dog walk later to make up for it
11/02 - 115 - reached my feb goal weight this morning, now my focus is to make it stay, did an hour of working out this morning and then an hour long dog walk so feeling pretty good
12/02 - 119
@weatherking2019 that sounds beautiful 😍 make sure you celebrate good 🥂5 -
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5’4”
CW: 133
GW: 120
Feb GW: under 130
Ugh it’s been so cold out recently that I have fallen out of the habit of getting my steps in. Plus I’m currently in physical therapy for my knee which means running is out of the question. I don’t expect to lose much this month because of that, but I hope I can keep my diet in check!4 -
5’5
Cw 135 ish
Feb goal weight....not sure!!! Idk if I want to drop 5lbs or if I want to maintain but I’ll say 130. As long as I tone up, I’ll be okay with that too!
I’ll be weighing on Saturdays again:
2.06: 135.4, started some weight training again, I feel lean so I am guessing it’s water weight plus I also see some definition happening in my inner quads which is definite goals so gonna keep going with the current work out routine.
2.13: 133.2, again just goes to show even if the scale isn’t reflecting, keep pushing and it will...
2.20:
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5'4", 47yo
Feb 1 - 133.9
Feb 6 - 133.4
Feb 13 - 132.5
End Feb GW - 132?
Total GW - 125 - 130
I'm feeling so good with my slow steady loss! In fact, its been so smooth I'm starting to think about moving my GW goalposts! I've lost 12.5lbs since joining MFP in May 2020 (I was at 145lbs due to injuries, surgery, work stress and perimenopause) and at that time I put 130lbs as a realistic goal weight. But now I'm almost there!.
When I joined this group in January, I dared to put down 125-130lbs as GW. 125lbs was my university pre-baby weight that I didn't truly believe I'd ever see again. I'd accepted i am middle aged! Yet I'm thinking that not only i might get to 125lbs eventually but I wonder if I can get to 120lbs, my high school weight. And I wonder if my body would be happy there. Maybe we will see!
Thanks for listening as I talk out loud here....4 -
5’4” 43
2/04: 126.0
2/13: 125.4
Happy with my weight loss.
Not happy that I started my cycle today.
For Valentines Day tomorrow, we had a local hotel room booked and were finally going to leave the kids for an overnight stay. Ugh!4 -
5’4” 43
Happy with my weight loss.
Not happy that I started my cycle today.
For Valentines Day tomorrow, we had a local hotel room booked and were finally going to leave the kids for an overnight stay. Ugh!
@Cora0477 - its still a night without kids so I say that's something to celebrate! We're having a romantic dinner for two delivered.... and them eating it while the kids eat in front of the TV. Thats a lockdown Valentines plan, indeed!
Everyone enjoy your days with whomever you 💘 love and remember to give yourself a bit of love too! (Sorry, that sounds so cheesy.)4
