Scare the fat away in October - Accountability thread
Go_Deskercise
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Didn't see one for October to I added one 
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It's spooky season guys!! Let's make this the best month yet and maybe ruin it with Halloween candy at the end LOL
5'4" 35
GW: 141
10/4: 146.02 -
Thanks for starting the thread, @Go_Deskercise I will definitely be ruining the end of Oct with Halloween candy! Ha!
5'4" 54
Oct goal weight: 132
10/3: 134.43 -
5'3" 48
CW: 129
GW: 128
I love it! Thanks for starting the thread! I'm usually ok for Halloween itself. My problem is the extra candy that I seize from my children and then it lingers forever in places that only I know about and I chip away at it slowly. Therefore...
I resolve to NOT keep any Halloween candy this year!!!3 -
5'5", 44
CW: 130 (average while clothed)
GW: I dunno, 128. 130.
My big resolution is just staying somewhere under 130 and not dropping below 125. I'm not feeling all that driven right now. The 1/2 a crap I have scrounged up for anything but dog events is going to getting enough protein and not gaining.2 -
5'3" 53
CW: 138.5
Oct GW: 135
GW: 125
Thanks and stay with it, all!3 -
5'7" 43
CW 10/4: 152.6
GW: ~130ish
Mostly making small changes right now as I am mentally a bit stretched with the uncertainty of life lately. I'd like to be solidly holding in the sub 150 category by the end of October though.3 -
5'5" 48
CW 10/5: 129
OGW 135
GW 124
Just started with a nutritionist and coach because I am really struggling with fitting time into my day figuring out what I need to do to accomplish my goals. Also, would like to be able to have my figure and my wine. 2 -
5’3”
SW: 147 lbs
CW: 143 lbs
October GW: 139 lbs
GW: 130 lbs
So I started this 21 days ago apparently (I didn’t even notice lol) I’ve lost 4 pounds by consuming 1200 calories or less (sometimes I go over 1200 but that’s okay because not everyday has to be perfect) I’m really happy with my progress and really proud of myself ☺️ My goal for this month is to lose another 4 pounds 😁2 -
5'3" 48
Oct GW: 128
Oct 1 - 129
Oct 9 - 129
Definitely in maintenance mode but as long as I'm under 130 and feeling strong, I'm super happy.
Heading into a holiday weekend of big meals - turkey, mashed potatoes, apple pie and don't forget the gravy. 🤞 wish me luck! If I keep my wits about me, keep portions moderate and avoid alcohol, I will be fine. And I will run in the mornings if this gorgeous fall weather holds.0 -
44yo, 6'0"
CW 149
BMI 20.2
EVALUATION OF SEPTEMBER GOALS:
1. Love the part of myself that does not love her body until she learns to love the body again. This is a work in progress.
2. Report back to this group in October. Yes.
OCTOBER GOALS
1. Practice self loving kindness prior to eating anything (minimum 80% of the time).
2. Move my body in a way that gives me joy (minimum 5 days/week).
3. Report back to this group in November.4 -
My height; 1.66
My current weigt; 70 kg
BMI; 25.4
Hi! Perhaps a bit late, but I would like to join this group too.
I just started, after I was shocked by the number on the scale this morning.
So, I realy do want to lose some first kilo's this month. Scare them away
How? By eating healthy, +/- 1200-1500 kcal, and by doing some running a few times a week.
For now; Keep up the good work and good luck!3 -
5'4" 35
GW: 141
10/4: 146.0
10/10: 147.01 -
5'4" 54
Oct goal weight: 132
10/3: 134.4
10/11: 134.22 -
5'5" 55
CW: 141
GW: 135
Recommitting to the process! Enough is enough. I've put on at least 10 lbs since April--cross country move, retirement from the military, adult kid at home, vacay mode that has overstayed it's welcome! Will be checking in here.
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9-30: 130ish
10-12: 127.3
(Period happened, and I'm not weighing all that often, anyway.)
Fun fact: I really don't care anymore, at all. The realization that 2-5lbs is going to make no appreciable difference makes my only motivation to hit that 125 that going into the holidays at the low end of the range I'd prefer to maintain just means even more 'whatever' at a time tracking will be effectively impossible for a few periods of time.
that said I think I've been sliding toward a maintenance mindset for months. My weight loss is way slower than the weekly weigh ins makes it look. in 30 days I've lost 3lbs, going on my new lows and that's fine.2 -
CW - 135.5
GW - 124
lol I posted above and when I checked I had written CW as 129. I meant 139. I am on the right track that's for sure, even with the indulgences I did over the weekend. Now I am on full accountability mode with my sister as we want to definitely look our best come Christmas.
@wunderkindking Way to go about the 2-5lbs mindset! It is soooo hard to break that feeling. I am hoping to get there one day.1 -
5'7" 43
CW 10/4: 152.6
GW: ~130ish
10/4: 152.6
10/14: 153.6
Has not been a particularly good month - most of it stress and/or relationship related. It's definitely affecting me physically, mentally, and I've let it control me to the point it is causing very real issues (in my case, I found out that my BP is unstable and was spiking to extremely high levels on occasion). 90% of it I know is stress related, so knowing is half the battle right?
Implementing some strategies to help resolve this - some of it physical (adding more intensity to the active times I have; reducing alcohol; reducing sodium), some of it will be mental (looking into therapy; breathing exercises; breath control when my mind starts to dwell on the items I can't control; etc).3 -
5'3" 48
Oct GW: 128
Oct 1 - 129
Oct 9 - 129
Oct 17 - 128.6
I'm unsure how I managed to not gain weight in the past week as I've made some poor food choices and haven't been as active as usual. Maybe I've lost muscle? Or maybe it just shows there are so many factors at play. We clearly control two (energy input and output) but then there are lots of other important factors that we only kind of control - like @HoneyBadger302 and others are tackling! Stress, life changes, etc - we just need to navigate them with a bit of self-love and we'll get through!
Have a great week all. My goal is to keep busy and fit while eating mindfully and well.
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Oh and here is a pic of my running buddy in the gorgeous fall colours.
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5'4" 35
GW: 141
10/4: 146.0
10/10: 147.0
10/16: 145.0
10/17: 144.8
So excited that I'm seeing progress!2 -
This is going to be hard with busy fall weekends--I am definitely struggling.
Just spent the weekend with my inlaws. MIL cooks 'old school'--pat of butter in everything before serving, meats/potatoes, etc., 3 squares a day. She's easily offended, so I don't say much and just eat what she makes. I am getting better at asking for smaller servings, so I guess that's something!
So weighed in this morning and right back at my starting weight from 10/11 (141lbs). I had gotten down to 139 before the weekend. Realize this might be water weight, but it's still frustrating.
Stats:
5'5"
55yo
New (more realistic!) GW: 137
10/11: 141.0
10/18: 141.02 -
5'4" 54
Oct goal weight: 132
10/3: 134.4
10/11: 134.2
10/20: 133.6
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5'7" 43
CW 10/4: 152.6
GW: ~130ish
10/4: 152.6
10/14: 153.6
10/20: 152.82 -
5'3" 48
Oct GW: 128
Oct 1 - 129
Oct 9 - 129
Oct 17 - 128.6
Oct 20 - 128.5
I'm stoked about 2 new fitness things!
- I joined one of those conqueror mileage challenges with people at work. It's only 65km so it might be over quickly since I get pretty competitive when Im comparing myself to others....
- - I bought a 15lb medicine ball for my tiny home gym Not super heavy but enough for me to get a good workout - I just need to Google all the things I can do with it. Does anyone have suggestions beyond the usual crunches and squats?
Also, I got crappy, embarrassing, shocking news at work about a promotion I should have had and I didn't get it. Instead of sitting down with a bag of chips or chocolate (which did occur to me during my initial crying jag), I went for a run. And I went again today. I'm very proud of myself. Its hard to remember in the moment, but endorphins beat out sugar and fat any day for making yourself feel good.3 -
I'm still here. I'd update but my weight is hovering around that 127 and I'm very much still in the land of 'how much difference in two pounds going to make, Becky' so honestly not trying very hard. My average calorie intake is at a slight deficit most days, but that kind of deficit's going to take a while to reflect on the scale probably, and also I just don't care. My only real thing right now is getting sufficient protein from somewhere and sleeping a reasonable amount. We'll see what November brings. If I can go into the holidays at 125, cool. If I don't, also cool. If I come out still about 127 cool. If I come out 132, also cool. As long as I get back to my normal habits and stay in the rough 125-132 range, I'm good.4
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5'3" 48
Oct GW: 128
Oct 1 - 129
Oct 9 - 129
Oct 17 - 128.6
Oct 20 - 128.5
Oct 24 - 128
Ah yes.....The teeny tiny baby steps of losing 1 pound per month (or 1 pound per 3 months which is me these days). There is nothing flashy or sexy about it. It will never make a good story for a blog or the MFP feed. Your friends and family won't be impressed and won't even notice. But it is nevertheless so very satisfying!!!
The scale was actually flirting with 127 this morning. When I hit that milestone and it sticks, I will have lost 20 lbs in about 20 months. Of course the number doesn't reflect the strength, muscle definition and cardio endurance I've gained. Those are the real accomplishments! That and the fact I now fit back into pants that I never thought I'd wear again.2 -
9-30: 130ish
10-12: 127.3
10-24: 126.4
I didn't expect that drop, but ok.1 -
I don't celebrate halloween so that candy/parties isn't a temptation, but fall baked goods are yummy my 10 year old made apple brownies talk about yummmmmo. I am glad she didn't make a double batch 😄
4"11 35
Current: 117ish
Goal:????maintence..my hubby really doesn't want me to lose more. Even though I am short working out has made so much muscle and a really lean "look" if I lose more he is afraid I will look suuuuper small. So I feel he is the one I want to think I am pretty so I mean is 7lbs a big deal to get to "my" ideal" 110 😣9
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5'7" 43
CW 10/4: 152.6
GW: ~130ish
10/4: 152.6
10/14: 153.6
10/20: 152.8
10/27: 150.2
Dedication to getting the weight off started to pay off on the scale this week.1 -
Yay @HoneyBadger302 you got this!! Stick with it and get ready to feel gooood about yourself! We've ALL got this!1
