TEAM: The Big Butt Theory (August)

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  • Krysless2
    Krysless2 Posts: 2,100 Member
    edited August 2021
    Mon, Aug 2nd
    Week 1 - Day 2
    • Tracked: Yes
    • Under Calories: No
    • Exercise for 20mins: Not really
    Calories: 2132
    Steps: 3861 Steps
    Water: 68oz
    MUAC: Sun - Sat
    πŸ”΄πŸ”΄πŸ”˜πŸ”˜πŸ”˜πŸ”˜πŸ”˜(🟒YesDays)

    Sun, Aug 1st
    Week 1 - Day 1
    • Tracked: No
    • Under Calories: No
    • Exercise for 20mins: No
    Calories: 3000; I don’t really know. I’m overestimating just in case..
    Steps: 8992 Steps
    Water: 48oz
    MUAC: Sun - Sat
    πŸ”΄πŸ”˜πŸ”˜πŸ”˜πŸ”˜πŸ”˜πŸ”˜(🟒YesDays)

    No β€œreal” exercise to report for the last two days. Hubby is doing β€œextra credit” for his regional manager and Ceo. Side note: Unemployment and getting food inventory to restaurants is an unbelievably HUGE problem right now. After 20 years I’ve never seen my husband work this hard just to prevent his 10 restaurants from running out of food, It’s insane. So as much as we want to get back in the swing of things for our health, it’s been difficult. I know I have successfully dieted without him but ever since he started keto with me, He’s been having my dinner ready for me by the time my shift ends, and I’ve gotten used to that.. #whendidIbecomeSOspoiled
  • annabananamc
    annabananamc Posts: 415 Member
    7am and rainy and I've been up since 4:30 with thunder-grumpy dog....trying to talk myself into going to the Y (or maybe at least for a walk) and all I want to do is sleep...but I'm halfway dressed so we'll see if I can do it. Posting here for accountability.

    Tuesday, August 3
    Steps: 1398 (mostly sitting at the computer to play catch up)
    Water: 80+
  • CycleMomOf3
    CycleMomOf3 Posts: 336 Member
    Daily check-in, Tuesday 08.03.21:

    Tracked: Yes
    Under: Yes
    Exercise: No

    I sat and watched my family eat proper crispy southern fried chicken and french fries and hush puppies while on our vacation. It. Was. Torture.
  • HASWLRS
    HASWLRS Posts: 8,001 Member
    Tuesday, August 3rd

    logged: yes
    under: yes
    exercise: yes, a 46 minute walk

    water: yes, 12 cups
    steps: 8,069

  • murdog3t
    murdog3t Posts: 2,033 Member
    Date: 08/03
    Username: Murdog3t
    logged food: yes
    under calories: yes
    exercise: yes
    Steps : 4847
    Water: 128

    Just for today : 08/04, keto day 3, 6000stepsπŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ, 18hr IF , read bible plan , read chapters πŸ“š1, Daily calm, walk 30 min, sleep 8 hr, PT exercises,BBD13

    Yesterday: 08/03, keto day 2πŸ‘πŸ», 6000stepsπŸšΆβ€β™€οΈπŸ‘πŸ», 20hr IF πŸ‘πŸ», read bible plan πŸ‘ŽπŸ», read chapters πŸ“š1πŸ‘ŽπŸ», Daily calmπŸ‘πŸ», walk 30 minπŸ‘ŽπŸ», sleep 8 hrπŸ‘πŸ», PT exercisesπŸ‘πŸ»,BBD12πŸ‘πŸ»
  • CycleMomOf3
    CycleMomOf3 Posts: 336 Member
    Daily check-in. 08.04.21

    Track: yes
    Under: yes, but just barely
    Exercise: nothing formal, but lots of moving and walking at the aquarium and on the surrounding nature trails.

    Today was rough. My in laws let us know yesterday that we were going out to dinner toight, so I was able to plan for it a bit. I had my daily protein shake for beeakfast, 2oz grilled chicken for lunch, and half a protein bar for snack. For dinner, I ate 1/3 of a chicken cheese steak sub and a few fries and splurged on a glass of white wine. It was delicious but made me feel uncomfortably full. Blechy, bloated, and full. Tomorrow, my plan is to work a bit extra on the bike, the treadmill, and laps in the pool again, and drink lots of water to wash away all that sodium. So under calories with planning, but a reminder that there's a reason why I stopped eating heavy food. It makes me feel...heavy, both body and soul.
  • MargaretYakoda
    MargaretYakoda Posts: 2,997 Member
    Username: MargaretYakoda

    Wednesday weigh in:

    Not sure if I should report from the last weight of July? Or today’s weight.

    July 28: 212.2
    Aug 4: 209.7

    Loss: 2.5 pounds.

    Logged everything every day. Under my calories every day. Half the days I have had to chug a protein shake before bed to stay in the algorithm’s good graces. And once I needed a Laughing Cow along with that shake.

    I haven’t exercised in two days, and with the two and a half pound loss that’s probably best for now. I will exercise today. I promise.



  • maryc11
    maryc11 Posts: 415 Member
    user name = maryc11
    Date = Tuesday August 3, 2021
    Tracked = Yes
    Exercise = Yes
    Under = No
    Water = 68 oz
    Steps = 5,387

    user name = maryc11
    Date = Wednesday August 4, 2021
    Tracked = Yes
    Exercise = Yes
    Under = Yes
    Water = 85 oz
    Steps = 7,093
  • HASWLRS
    HASWLRS Posts: 8,001 Member
    Wednesday, August 4th

    logged: yes
    under: yes
    exercise: yes, an hour long walk

    water: yes, 12 cups
    steps: 9,592

    I am venturing into that "getting nothing else done" phase....I need to get a grip. Today I am going to work, so that should help!!
  • maryc11
    maryc11 Posts: 415 Member
    @HASWLRS I am not losing weight so much as inches. That doesn't show up on the scale but I am in dire need of a new work wardrobe so I can see and feel the work I am doing. Muscle weighs more than fat, I am told. As I firm up, the needle tends to move very little on the scale. Then, drop. Then, stabilize. Then, drop. You get the idea here. Stabilizing gets frustrating because I never know how long that will be and it is very easy for me to justify a sweet cheat. My fitness watch broke a few weeks ago (over use injury) and I don't always have my phone with me as I walk and walk and walk. My steps are way down because I cannot count every one while I am in limbo deciding on how to replace it. But, this group keeps me consistent and it would have been very, very easy to abandon all attempts along with the broken watch. I am saving my pennies (as my Mom used to say) for a fun-filled shopping spree as soon as I make some decisions and get a little closer to my next mini-goal. Hopefully, the supply chain will catch up and there will be exciting choices available once I decide to splurge. This too shall pass and I am in it for the long haul. Just stay focused on the goal.
  • annabananamc
    annabananamc Posts: 415 Member
    Yesterday I made it to the Y and did some treadmill and the circuit the trainer set up for me. I feel like I can do a bit more on the circuit - maybe do more sets or reps or add a few machines.

    I didn't get as many steps in 4367 of my 5000 goal, but drank lots of water.

    Just a little over on calories (34) even with planning, because hubby decided we needed cuban bread along with brown rice for dinner and I didn't say no.

    Also got my road bike ready to roll AND I signed up for a three day bike tour at the end of October so I have great motivation to ride more!

    Now on with a brand new day - and weigh in tomorrow!
  • Krysless2
    Krysless2 Posts: 2,100 Member
    edited August 2021
    Wedn, Aug 4th
    Week 1 - Day 4
    • Tracked: Yes
    • Under Calories: Yes
    • Exercise for 20mins: Yes
    Calories: 1558
    Steps: 14007 Steps
    Water: 83oz
    MUAC: Sun - Sat
    πŸ”΄πŸ”΄πŸ”΄πŸŸ’πŸ”˜πŸ”˜πŸ”˜ (🟒=YesDays)

    Today: a lot of treadmill today

    Tues, Aug 3rd
    Week 1 - Day 3
    • Tracked: Yes
    • Under Calories: No
    • Exercise for 20mins: Yes
    Calories: 1905
    Steps: 7719 Steps
    Water: 92oz
    MUAC: Sun - Sat
    πŸ”΄πŸ”΄πŸ”΄πŸ”˜πŸ”˜πŸ”˜πŸ”˜ (🟒=YesDays)
  • rpkg62
    rpkg62 Posts: 44 Member
    username = rpkg62
    SW = 153.6 (last week of July)
    CW = 153.6

    This is my weigh in for this week, Thursday August 8 :)
  • MargaretYakoda
    MargaretYakoda Posts: 2,997 Member
    maryc11 wrote: Β»
    @HASWLRS I am not losing weight so much as inches. That doesn't show up on the scale but I am in dire need of a new work wardrobe so I can see and feel the work I am doing. Muscle weighs more than fat, I am told. As I firm up, the needle tends to move very little on the scale. Then, drop. Then, stabilize. Then, drop. You get the idea here. Stabilizing gets frustrating because I never know how long that will be and it is very easy for me to justify a sweet cheat. My fitness watch broke a few weeks ago (over use injury) and I don't always have my phone with me as I walk and walk and walk. My steps are way down because I cannot count every one while I am in limbo deciding on how to replace it. But, this group keeps me consistent and it would have been very, very easy to abandon all attempts along with the broken watch. I am saving my pennies (as my Mom used to say) for a fun-filled shopping spree as soon as I make some decisions and get a little closer to my next mini-goal. Hopefully, the supply chain will catch up and there will be exciting choices available once I decide to splurge. This too shall pass and I am in it for the long haul. Just stay focused on the goal.

    You’re doing great.
    And I’d be lost without my Apple Watch.
    One more month and the series 7 should be available 🀞
  • CycleMomOf3
    CycleMomOf3 Posts: 336 Member
    Daily check-in for Thursday, 08.05.21:

    Tracked: Yes
    Under: Yes
    Exercise: Yes. Vacation "exercise" is super fun. I forgot how fun swimming laps can be. It raises the heartrate and works the muscles, but it never really feels like exercise. kunnzoqrhjdf.png
  • mooreshelly09
    mooreshelly09 Posts: 901 Member
    Mooreshelly09
    Week 1
    PW: 171.8
    CW: 171.2

    Not a big loss, but a loss. So I will take it! Happy Friday y'all <3
  • DaffyGirl88
    DaffyGirl88 Posts: 5,157 Member
    Weigh in Week 1
    PW: 145.0
    CW: 146.3

    Not surprised after 2 weeks of stress eating and drinking and little exercise. πŸ˜”
  • HASWLRS
    HASWLRS Posts: 8,001 Member
    @maryc11 Being in dire need of a new work wardrobe....definitely a testament to all of your hard work! Can't wait to hear about your shopping spree when it happens.

    @annabananamc You are definitely becoming a fitness inspiration with your circuit training at the Y and your upcoming bike tour!

    @CycleMomOf3 Well done on the vacation exercise in the pool! Glad you are having a good time!

    @mooreshelly09 Well done on another loss!

    @DaffyGirl88 Sorry to hear that things are stressful right now. This too shall pass....It may be cliche, but it's true! (hugs)
  • HASWLRS
    HASWLRS Posts: 8,001 Member
    Thursday, August 5th

    logged: yes
    under: yes
    exercise: No, I was at work all day (as if most people aren't, lol!!)

    water: yes, 12 cups
    steps: 13,433
  • CycleMomOf3
    CycleMomOf3 Posts: 336 Member
    Weekly weigh in (CycleMomof3), Friday, 08.06.21:

    PW: 203.7
    CW: 200.6

    Not too shabby for vacation week. :smiley:
  • annabananamc
    annabananamc Posts: 415 Member
    edited August 2021
    Thurs 8/5
    steps: 5024
    water: 80+

    Got a rainy walk in at the end of the day just because of this challenge. Rain is supposed to let up today. I am feeling moldy and soggy by now!

    Finally heading (barely) in the right direction again!

    SW: 168.2
    PW: n/a
    CW: 168.0 (Week 1)
  • brandi_84
    brandi_84 Posts: 1,963 Member
    Please roll my weight over this week. Feeling fat and bloated. I do not want to step on the scale to spiral into having a free for all junk day.
  • Krysless2
    Krysless2 Posts: 2,100 Member
    edited August 2021
    Thurs, Aug 5th
    Week 1 - Day 5
    • Tracked: Yes
    • Under Calories: No
    • Exercise for 20mins: Yes
    Calories: 2092
    Steps: 8029 Steps
    Water: 43oz
    MUAC: Sun - Sat
    πŸ”΄πŸ”΄πŸ”΄πŸŸ’πŸ”΄πŸ”˜πŸ”˜ (🟒=YesDays)

    Vacation damage control has commenced! I’m taking baby steps forward from the huge step backwards I took on vacation. But I’m being positive in my outlook. I’m almost back down to where I started at the beginning of July and chugging along with Thomas the Train…I know I can…I know I can…

    Happy Friday!
  • Krysless2
    Krysless2 Posts: 2,100 Member
    @rawrxamberx haven’t seen you post in the August thread yet.. where aaarrrre yoooouuuu?
  • maryc11
    maryc11 Posts: 415 Member
    user name = maryc11
    Date = Thursday August 5, 2021
    Tracked = Yes
    Exercise = Yes
    Under = Yes
    Water = 85 oz
    Steps = 6,986


    user name = maryc11
    Date = Friday August 6, 2021
    Tracked = Yes
    Exercise = Yes
    Under = Yes
    Water = 102 oz
    Steps = 1,550
  • annabananamc
    annabananamc Posts: 415 Member
    Only got 1856 steps in yesterday, but I hopped on my cruiser bike for almost 5 miles through town to balance out, and kept my eating in check. All told, felt like a winner for day!

    Now for the weekend!!!!!!!!
  • CycleMomOf3
    CycleMomOf3 Posts: 336 Member
    edited August 2021
    Daily checkin for Friday, 08.06.21:

    Tracked: Yes and under
    Exercise;: yes

    Today is travel day to go back home. :cry:
  • cmhubbard92
    cmhubbard92 Posts: 5,064 Member
    Good morning team and Happy Saturday! Many of you are making great strides into the beginning of the month! Bravo!

    I have been working more overtime at work this week, but have been making sure to track/log food, and I've been getting some extra exercise in, and adding more variety.
    Wednesday: 25minutes strength, 40 minute walk
    Thursday: 10 minutes stretching/yoga, 25 minutes strength, 40 minute walk
    Friday: 1hr walk, 20 minutes yoga, 10 minutes of swimming laps

    Today my weigh in is 165.7, up 0.4lb from my final weigh in for July. I'll take it though, as TOM ended recently, and I've been adding in strength workouts, which are definitely going to cause some water weight increases! I know once I get into the routine, it'll balance out, and I'll get back in a downward trend. I'm not stressing it :smiley:

    Today I am going to do some grocery shopping, clean our guest room for my brother's visit next week, and get myself out for a walk at some point today. I plan to make today a success :)


    I hope you all have a productive weekend! :)


    Looking for weigh-ins from the following people:

    @prehistoricmoongoddess
    @rawrxamberx
    @murdog3t
    @thedestar

    Up to weigh in today:
    @HASWLRS
    @maryc11