TEAM: The Big Butt Theory (February)
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LiveLaughLove1969 wrote: »Hi everyone. Excited to be back. Can anyone help me with finding the star to save this page. All I have is a flag and I have to do a lot to try and find the page lol
It is a flag now, so you’ll click that flag at the top to “bookmark” the group😊 ..and once you’re in the community you can always find us again either at the bottom of the initial community page OR by clicking your profile picture. There you’ll see a drop-down list to include “bookmarks”
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Mon, Jan 31 (Wk1-D2)
Net Calories: 1081
2 day running total: 1774
2 day average: 887
Steps: 10122 Steps
Water: 66oz
MUAC: Yes/Yes/Yes
Sun-Sat: 🟢🟢🔘🔘🔘🔘🔘 Yes🟢 No🛑1 -
I am so happy to be part of the group.
I have successfully lost weight with MFP in the past but when I went into maintenance I found myself obsessive and a little too white knuckled about it so I had to back off the calorie counting. Part of the weightloss was also due to going through a divorce and the calorie counting and fitness was a way to focus my energy away from the bad stuff that was happening. But it was bordering on obsessive so I had to back away.
Things settled I was able to keep the weight off without tracking and finding my happy place until I had a lifestyle change. All good things, but still enough to throw off the norm I had established. And the weight had climbed to the highest it had ever been since I was 8 months pregnant (20 years ago)--and of course like everyone else, 2020 lockdowns didn't help and also my walking buddy (my dog) passed away. So I am back. I have been logging since 1/1/22 (stating weight 168.8) And I am already down about 8 pounds and 2 inches in the waist.
February Starting Measurements: 161lbs 34.3
Food goals: Track food daily.
However, I will not focus strongly on calories, I don't want to get back into that frame of mind. I want to be more focused on keeping my meals in balance. I have been drawn to 2Bmindset and I want to keep that as a rough framework. Mostly vegetables, FFC with between 40-50% carbs, 20-30% protein. I will log all of this but not get carried away with accuracy.
However, anything that doesn't fit into those categories I will be a lot more accurate about in my tracking. My wine, and snacks and non water beverages.
Movement gools: I bought a jump rope and a hula hoop. For the month of February I want to try and get in 1000 jumps a day (not necessarily all in one shot but spread throughout the day). And Hula hoop 5 minutes a day--at least building up to being able to do that by the end of the month.
Strength Goals: This month I am doing Beach Body Job1. I hate doing workout videos but I can commit to 20 minutes every morning and I need some sort of structure for strength training. It is also not a bad way to start out my mornings.
Size goals: My goal is to be 155 by my birthday which is 2/22. So I will say 153 by the end of the month.
Looking forward to reaching my goals with the rest of bigbutttheorists!2 -
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Daily Report for Jan 31
log yes
under no..haha but close
exercise yes
My healthy habit challenge for Febuary is to write in my personal journal daily. It could be brief, but just jot something in there.3 -
melissan84 wrote: »loseit3136 wrote: »Hello! I am Megan. I have about 5-10 pounds to lose; I am just not feeling my best, physically and, more importantly, emotionally and mentally. The weight isn't really the issue; it's the healthy choices that lead to the gains. My goals for February are to stick to whole foods (salt, fat and alcohol really get me down and usually make me feel AWFUL, migraines and some really serious bloating) and to get outside each day, which can be a challenge in the snowy, freezing area where I live. This has been a hard winter, between the stress of Covid, my work (I am a teacher and I can honestly say January was the toughest month of my career). I am very happy to be here.
Megan, I’m not a teacher but trust me when I understand how tough it is to have a tough career or month. As a nurse I feel everyday I go to work as a chore. I used to love to go to work and now I dread it. Some days it’s better than others. And unfortunately I have rewarded my body with junk that patient’s families bring in. Aka donuts, cookies, cakes, etc. I would look at them and say today is a rough day and I think I deserve it. Or the days I would drink alcohol to cope with the horrible day I had. That mentality got me where I am.
But honestly, even though are careers are tough, we have to look ourselves and say we can do this. And say no to the things that we think bring us happiness but really doesn’t. We can do this!!
I really hope February brings you more joy and gains than January.
Thank you so much for this thoughtful comment!! It means so much!3 -
I posted this in the January group, but not sure if it should go here too??
Jan 31
Logged - yes,
Under yes
Exercise running and yoga
Feb 1
Logged - yes
Under - yes
Exercise - biking, and waking through really deep snow to work!!
Monday weigh in 179.32 -
Tuesday Feb 1 (week 1 day 3)
✔️ Track: Yes
✔️ Under Calories: Yes
✔️ Exercise: Yes Insanity-Cardio power & resistance
✔️ Water: yes
So I’m proud of myself today. I actually did less modifications in insanity. Insanity is no joke, he really exhausts you.
Oh and I know I said I was gonna do weigh in at Saturday but can I change it this week to Friday. If that’s ok.4 -
kristiekay1962
Jan. 30
track: yes
under: no
water: 8 glasses
exercise: 32 min.
steps: 9025
Jan. 31
track: yes
under: no
water: 8 glasses
exercise: 32 min.
steps: 15887
Monday WT: 190.8
Just trying to stick with tracking and exercising right now. I have ended up back working the floor as a CNA at our facility. After 5 years being a Recreation Assistant, it is not easy, the last two days running up and down the halls, answering lights and taking care of residents is hard on my back and legs. My plans for February are to reduce calories in and increase exercise. Good night team TBBT.💞😍😴💤
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Tuesday 1 February
Track: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes
Well, whaddya think? Is Phil going to see his shadow this morning? 😊0 -
melissan84 wrote: »Tuesday Feb 1 (week 1 day 3)
✔️ Track: Yes
✔️ Under Calories: Yes
✔️ Exercise: Yes Insanity-Cardio power & resistance
✔️ Water: yes
So I’m proud of myself today. I actually did less modifications in insanity. Insanity is no joke, he really exhausts you.
Oh and I know I said I was gonna do weigh in at Saturday but can I change it this week to Friday. If that’s ok.
@melissan84 Yes you can!0 -
Mrscanmore wrote: »I posted this in the January group, but not sure if it should go here too??
Jan 31
Logged - yes,
Under yes
Exercise running and yoga
Feb 1
Logged - yes
Under - yes
Exercise - biking, and waking through really deep snow to work!!
Monday weigh in 179.3
@Mrscanmore yes, it should be posted here. If you posted there for Sunday and Monday please repost here. For TBBT purposes February started on January 30th. 😊1 -
January 30
Logged - yes,
Under--no
Exercise: Full day of house cleaning 3 hours of dancing 5 minute jumprope
January 31
Logged - yes,
Under--yes
Exercise: 10 minutes jumprope
February 1
Logged - yes,
Under--No but also not over
Exercise: slacking did a few minutes with the hula hoop1 -
@cassique I'm intrigued by this hula hoop...I had one (about 55 years ago LOL) and have tried it a few times since - and failed. But you're inspiring me to try again. Where do they sell them? Walmart??
Edited to say MY but hula hoops have changed! I just looked on Amazon and didn't even recognize what I was looking at! LOL
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I am terrible at it but trying to relearn. I bought a weighted one off of amazon. From watching youtube videos it seems like the larger the hula hoop the easier it is for adults. Mine isn't quite large enough for my current skills haha but I am getting progressively better. And Trying to get better is motivating me to keep at it. It is fun. I am sure they sell kids hula hoops everywhere, but I think they might be too small for an adult who is trying to relearn. I am tempted to look for another one that is really big to use until I get back in the swing of it, but I am noticing I am getting better every day and it is keeping me moving in the cold winter months haha.
This is the one I bought.
https://www.amazon.com/RULE-REVOLUTION-Weighted-Hula-Adults/dp/B0977PC58N
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Hello everyone! My name is Amber! I am 30 years old and live in southern Michigan. I’ve been on mfp for 10 years now, which is crazy to think!! This group helps so much to keep me on track and such a motivator since I don’t have that in person. Everyone here is like family to me 💗
Goals for the month:
-stay within my calorie limit
-drink at least 8 glasses of water everyday
-do the accountability everyday
My three biggest goals!4 -
WEIGH IN
Username: rawrxamberx
February Week #1
SW: 320.2
PW: 320.2
CW: 319
I’m honestly surprised at this!! But I will take it 😊3 -
rawrxamberx wrote: »WEIGH IN
Username: rawrxamberx
February Week #1
SW: 320.2
PW: 320.2
CW: 319
I’m honestly surprised at this!! But I will take it 😊
@rawrxamberx Darn right you'll take it!!! Glad you're feeling better.0 -
Tues, Feb 1 (Wk1-D3)
Net Calories: 1642
3 day running total: 3416
3 day average: 1138 (started monitoring this to try to keep it below my daily net Goal of 1500)
Steps: 9731 Steps
Water: 89oz
MUAC: Yes/No/Yes
Sun-Sat: 🟢🟢🛑🔘🔘🔘🔘 Yes🟢 No🛑
I’ve started using the weight resistance machines at my gym. I went on Sunday and yesterday! I worked until 8pm, made a quick and small plate of leftovers, ignored my internal struggle with excuses, picked up my keys and went! I really am glad that I did! I forget how much better I feel when I add weight lifting to cardio.
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rawrxamberx wrote: »Hello everyone! My name is Amber! I am 30 years old and live in southern Michigan. I’ve been on mfp for 10 years now, which is crazy to think!! This group helps so much to keep me on track and such a motivator since I don’t have that in person. Everyone here is like family to me 💗
Goals for the month:
-stay within my calorie limit
-drink at least 8 glasses of water everyday
-do the accountability everyday
My three biggest goals!
Yay Amber! So happy to see you!💕💕1 -
report for feb 1
log yes
under no
exercise yes
It can get lonely when you live in a country where your native tongue is not the language. I met with a few women yesterday for lunch and kind of I guess a sharing circle. Some of us brought a poem or a writing, or shared a story...something. It was so nice to make some human connections. I am fortunate to live in a warm climate, so we always eat in outdoor open air restaurants. I made some connections that I want to foster and grow. It was a nurturing experience.3 -
everydaywechoose wrote: »report for feb 1
log yes
under no
exercise yes
It can get lonely when you live in a country where your native tongue is not the language. I met with a few women yesterday for lunch and kind of I guess a sharing circle. Some of us brought a poem or a writing, or shared a story...something. It was so nice to make some human connections. I am fortunate to live in a warm climate, so we always eat in outdoor open air restaurants. I made some connections that I want to foster and grow. It was a nurturing experience.
@everydaywechoose It sounds like you had a wonderful afternoon. Having a circle of friends is important, whether you're in a foreign country or at home.0 -
Check in
Jan 30
Logged food: Yes
Under calories: Yes
Exercise: Yes, walk
Jan 31
Logged food: Yes
Under calories: Yes
Exercise: Yes, walk, elliptical, bike, weights1 -
Weigh In Wed. Today. Feb. 2
1/2 # Lost
PW 145 #
CW. 144.5 #
Jan. 31
Log - Yes
Under - No
Exercise - Yes. (15 Walking and 1 Set Weight Training)
Feb. 1
Log - Yes
Under - Yes
Exercise - yes (90 min. Food Pantry)
Go Team!
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Feb. 2
Log - Yes
Under - Yes
Exercise - feeling under the weather so I rested mostly, but I did get in some hula hooping time. I am getting better able to sustain it counter clockwise easily, but now the bruising is starting. It seems that the bruising is normal and temporary with a weighted hoop. It is becoming a lot more fun now that I am getting the hang of it, even with the bruising.2 -
Wednesday Feb 2nd (week 1 day 4)
✔️ Track: Yes
✔️ Under Calories: Yes
✔️ Exercise: Yes Insanity-Pure Cardio
✔️ Water: yes
I almost didn’t exercise today. My husband wanted to go to Chinese buffet today. Usually I eat way too much. I was shocked that after one plate I was full. And I didn’t load my plate with dessert after either. And guess what I stayed inside my calorie range. 😳🙌🏼 But after I came back from Trader Joe’s and dicks sporting good, I was feeling sluggish. Instead of taking my clothes off and changing to my pjs. I put on workout clothes and hit the play button. I didn’t regret it but I did curse out my trainer, Shaun T. Lol
Oh and today at dicks sporting good, I bought new protein powder that tastes like coldstone ice cream. I hope it does live up to its name.2 -
@kristiekay1962
Being cna is a hard job. Thank you for all you do. You got this!! As a nurse, I can truly understand how hard it is to exercise. But you got this.
@cassique you will soon be an expert hula dancer. It’s exciting to try new things. I bought roller skates last year. I have skated like 8 times but my balance is awful and I can’t last no more than 10-15 min before dying. So my motivation to lose weight was to be able to skate and increase my stamina. Practice each day and I’m sure you will get better. And I’m sorry about the bruises.
@everydaywechoose sounds like you had a great day! Sometimes those days are the ones we just need the most.
@rawrxamberx yay for some weight loss.
Go team!!!
Tomorrow I work. So the only exercise I will be adding would be going up and down the stairs instead of elevator. After 13 hours on my feet and running around. I can’t do insanity. I’m exhausted. But I won’t take shortcuts like I always do. I’m gonna make it count.3 -
Hey to TBBT... joining in day late for February intros. I seem to continually be super busy but find time to read the posts here daily. Writing isnt as easy so sometimes you will get a sentence and other times a novel! 😅
Started back on this journey in Oct after a bit of time away and was glad to jump back here on my original team. Mom to 3 and semi empty nester at times. Takes some getting used to. My job is gearing up for full swing so many days are long and busy. Makes it easy to do IF or OMAD though... so that helps.
Mini goals this month are to 1. stay on track with eating and fastings while knowing the time to log may not be a reality and that is okay.
2. Exercise will be when I can and to be okay with needing sleep more than the bike.
3. To make sure my mental state stays okay with 1 and 2!
Lets make this a great month!!!3 -
Late posting this on weigh in day.. usually do the mornings but ran out of time today. Had to take those monthly measurements this am as yesterday morning was too crazy to get it done. Maybe tomorrow I can see how I compare as I didnt have time to do much other than log the measurements today. 🤪
WEIGH IN
Username: sandkp
February Week #1
startingW: 225.4
HighestW: 226.0
PW: 205.6
CW: 204.43 -
Check in
Feb 1
Logged food: Yes
Under calories: Yes
Exercise: Yes, walk
Feb 2
Logged food: Yes
Under calories: Yes
Exercise: Yes, walk, weights. Gym was closed for the snow storm so had to do what I could at home. It wasn't as satisfying.1
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