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TEAM: The Big Butt Theory (April)
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Thank you to all who have been asking about my father-in-law. I actually saw him today. I decided that I would make my mother-in-law some servings size meals that are gluten free. We need to take care of the care giver, too, and she is celiac. I used gluten free pasta, flour and bread crumbs and made her a cheesy vegetable ham pasta bake casserole, which I got five individual servings out of. I stepped just inside the front door, and my FIL was sitting in a chair in the living room, with his lunch tray in front of him, eating and watching television. From seated, I couldn't tell that he had lost weight. He was freshly shaven, so that was good. A shower was next on his list, as he had flyaway hair! He talked a little slower and quieter than usual, but he was very coherent. All in all, much better than I expected him to look!!4
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Username: roz0810
Weigh In Day: Thursday
PW: 251.4
CW: 254
ok so I saw this coming. had a few treats this week but I'll work extra hard to drop this gain!
@roz0810 We can't go back and undo the damage, we can only go forward and start to undo the damage with each day. One day at a time...you got this!2 -
4/15/21
Tracked: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes
Steps: 15,817
Water: 80oz
Goals:
Exercise 30 minutes each day:
S:✔ M:✔ T✔ W:✔ T:✔
Sleep a minimum of 7 hours
S: ✔ M:✔ T:✔ W:✔ T:✔
Log/track all food, and complete diary daily S:✔ M:✔ T:✔ W:✔ T:✔
Complete garmin step goal:
S: ✔(goal: 15,050) M:✔ (goal: 15,100) T✔ (goal: 15,230) W:✔(goal: 15,300) T:✔ (goal:15,550)
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richmondwriter wrote: »I realized today that my weight has crossed into the normal weight range. I am assuming that this is when people leave the challenge. My plan is to continue until I get to 135, then stop doing the weekly weigh-ins. That will hopefully be by the end of this month.
I am sad because I have grown really attached to everyone and look forward to your successes. Is it o.k. to check back from time to time and see how everyone is progressing? I will be sure to do a before and after when I get to the weight I want to be.
@richmondwriter Definitely continue to check in with us! I am so happy for you!!! I thought we were already friends (I don't go through my news feed too often), so I sent you a friend request! We want to hear all about maintenance life! I know you will rock it!2 -
@HASWLRS - I am so glad about your father-in-law, that he looked so much better! The casseroles sound delicious-so very thoughtful of you to make it gluten-free for the caregiver.
Lots of good things to think about with maintenance! I hadn't even thought of that, but it's important too.
I'm glad I can check in! We've been through a lot together. All the normal ups and downs of life, but on top of that the sadness and quarantine days of COVID! It has been nice to have something to try to control in my life.
@cmhubbard92 - Thank you! I don't understand how the friends requests works, so hadn't accepted any, but just now did. Maybe it will become clear. There was one person I didn't know at all, so didn't accept. Maybe they were in the group earlier.
@Krysless2 - I parked my car farther away today for your NEAT challenge.2 -
user name = maryc11
Date = Thursday April 15, 2021 7:15PM
Tracked = Yes
Exercise = Yes
Under = Yes
Water = 68 oz
Steps = 4,955
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4/15/21
Tracked: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes, 30 min elliptical
Steps: 9044
Water: 135.2oz
I had testosterone pellets implanted today, first time doing this lol. So no strenuous exercise for the next 3 days. Hopefully it starts working quickly and helps with the exhaustion.3 -
I am going to post my MUAC for 4/15 right now as tomorrow I have to leave for airport at 4:45 a.m.:
Tracked: yes
Under: yes
Exercised: yes - lots of cleaning plus 2+ miles walking pup2 -
Challenge
4/15: y/y/n
No workout cause of my vax shot. But I have meals planned tomorrow and a lot of yard work to catch up on.
I know my weigh in will be up tomorrow due to my wife’s birthday cake and cocktails at the cabin, plus the rain killing hikes. But I have this weekend planned out and feel like I might actually be finding my way again3 -
Thurs, April 15th
Week 2 - Day 5
Track - Yes
Under Cals - Yes 1488
Exercise - Yes
Caloric Goal: 1500/Daily = 10500/Weekly
Step Goal: 6000/Daily = 42000/Weekly
👟Challenges💧
64oz
8179 Steps0 -
mooreshelly09
Week 2
PW: 191.0
CW: 189.0
Whoop! In the 180's!!6 -
mooreshelly09 wrote: »mooreshelly09
Week 2
PW: 191.0
CW: 189.0
Whoop! In the 180's!!
@mooreshelly09 Whoop whoop!! 🥳2 -
Thursday 15 April
Track: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes
Water: 80 oz
Steps: 9691
Weigh in Week 2
PW: 143.5
CW: 142.8
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Weigh in today - up a little, but very attributable to ^stress + \/ exercise. My eating never changes much. Next week should be better - I'll be immune and ready to rejoin the world!
SW: 4/2: 163.2
PW 4/9: 162.4
CW 4/16: 162.8
Honestly, I was a little surprised it didn't go up much. I also haven't been a very good teammate, just briefly checking in here each day. I have been reading all the posts and thinking about you, and promise you I will engage better starting today!3 -
Weighin #1 Friday 4/2/2021 213.8
Weighin #2 Friday 4/9/2021 212.5
Weighin #3 Friday 4/16/2021 212.73 -
4/15/21
Tracked: yes
Under: no
Exercise: no
Water: 3 cups
I’m officially back! I took last week for myself and I’m grateful that I didn’t gain! Idk why but I just wasn’t feeling it last week. I wasn’t necessarily depressed, but I had no motivation like I did. Finally yesterday I pushed myself back to the track I was on! I hope everyone is doing well! 😊4 -
Weigh in
LW: 257.8
CW: 260.0
As expected. A short term 2lb gain to get away for my wife’s birthday and get my head right is worth it to me. Those 2lbs will be gone soon
Congrats @mooreshelly09 !!4 -
rawrxamberx wrote: »4/15/21
Tracked: yes
Under: no
Exercise: no
Water: 3 cups
I’m officially back! I took last week for myself and I’m grateful that I didn’t gain! Idk why but I just wasn’t feeling it last week. I wasn’t necessarily depressed, but I had no motivation like I did. Finally yesterday I pushed myself back to the track I was on! I hope everyone is doing well! 😊
@rawrxamberx Some weeks are like that. You just take the time you need and come back with the right attitude. I know that I sometimes go radio silent for a while. I still almost always eat right and never stop my exercise routine, but sometimes I just need the break from logging and what not.1 -
@richmondwriter Yes, definitely pop in to say hello!! I will miss you! I've always felt a sort of kinship with you. We're about the same age, both empty nesters, about the same weight - although you busted through the 140 plateau before me - and we're almost neighbors! Only about 2 hours apart, much less as the crow flies since I have to drive an hour north just to cross the bridge into VA. My last two shows from the 2019/2020 season at the Landmark/Altria theater are now scheduled for April and July of 2022. Will see if that schedule sticks.0
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richmondwriter wrote: »I realized today that my weight has crossed into the normal weight range. I am assuming that this is when people leave the challenge. My plan is to continue until I get to 135, then stop doing the weekly weigh-ins. That will hopefully be by the end of this month.
I am sad because I have grown really attached to everyone and look forward to your successes. Is it o.k. to check back from time to time and see how everyone is progressing? I will be sure to do a before and after when I get to the weight I want to be.
Same here! I am 3-5 lbs away from being in the “normal weight” range. I am actually worried about how to handle MFP when the time comes. I’m pretty sure if I stop logging and stop checking in, I am going to start gaining. It’s always been my way... I might just need to continue on here but not weigh in and I will change my goals to muscle building. I know that even when I get to my ultimate goal of 130-135, I still want to be physically fit and work on repairing the damage all that fat did to my body, so I’ll never stop setting goals to improve my health. There’s allot of maintenance groups to add to this one as well. TBBT might have to pry off my cold dead fingers in order to get rid of me! Lol2 -
4/16/21
Tracked: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes
Steps: 15,641
Water: 80oz
Goals:
Exercise 30 minutes each day:
S:✔ M:✔ T✔ W:✔ T:✔ F:✔
Sleep a minimum of 7 hours
S: ✔ M:✔ T:✔ W:✔ T:✔ F:✔
Log/track all food, and complete diary daily S:✔ M:✔ T:✔ W:✔ T:✔ F:✔
Complete garmin step goal:
S: ✔(goal: 15,050) M:✔ (goal: 15,100) T✔ (goal: 15,230) W:✔(goal: 15,300) T:✔ (goal:15,550) F:✔ (goal: 15,610)1 -
4/16/21
Tracked: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: no, can only walk for 3 days and it poured all day here. Hopefully I can get in a walk tomorrow and Sunday.
Steps: 7006
Water: 101.4oz
@DaffyGirl88 @erikNJ Thank you!!1 -
Fri, April 16th
Week 2 - Day 6
Track - Yes
Under Cals - Yes 1374
Exercise - Yes
Caloric Goal: 1500/Daily = 10500/Weekly
Step Goal: 6000/Daily = 42000/Weekly
👟Challenges💧
88oz
5578 Steps1 -
15th and 16th April
logged food: yes
under calories: yes
exercise: yes
water: 80oz/70oz2 -
Friday 16 April
Track: maybe
Under: no
Exercise: yes
Water: 100 oz
Steps: 87822 -
WEIGH-IN
Saturday, April 10th: 172.0
Saturday, April 17th: 173.4
Not as bad as I thought, but I do need to get my head back in the game, I am not going to break out of the 170's until I do!3 -
user name = maryc11
Date = Friday April 16, 2021
Tracked = Yes
Exercise = Yes
Under = Yes
Water = 80 oz
Steps = 4,500
yesterday
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aquitteriamnot
April Week 3
Sat
PW:309.6 CW:313.22 -
Username: thedestar
Weigh In Week: April Week 2
Weigh In Day: Friday
Previous Week's Weight: 172
Today's Weight: 174
So as expected, drinking everyday with my sister staying with us is taking its toll on me. I'm still exercising but my eating is awful and I'm not getting enough water. Going to try better next week.5 -
DaffyGirl88 wrote: »@richmondwriter Yes, definitely pop in to say hello!! I will miss you! I've always felt a sort of kinship with you. We're about the same age, both empty nesters, about the same weight - although you busted through the 140 plateau before me - and we're almost neighbors! Only about 2 hours apart, much less as the crow flies since I have to drive an hour north just to cross the bridge into VA. My last two shows from the 2019/2020 season at the Landmark/Altria theater are now scheduled for April and July of 2022. Will see if that schedule sticks.
Thank you - I have felt the same way about you!0
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