Sunday 13,093
Monday 12,772
Tuesday 12,607
Wednesday 10,012
Thursday 14,750
Friday 8,549
Saturday 6,321

Better than the last few weeks. But it's still not quite what I would like, so there's room for improvement!

seltzer_lover wrote: »

@minstrelofsarcasm - I noticed an error in the March spreadsheet. The "weeks in the green" section isn't pulling from the appropriate row. It looks like this is affecting the majority of the spreadsheet.

I think I took care of it - thanks for letting me know!

minstrelofsarcasm wrote: »

I'm debating getting a fitness tracker again, partially because I'm curious how well I'd do in the steps challenge compared to the rest of you superstars.

Go for it!
Ever since I got mine (mid-November) I started moving around a lot more. The feature I use most is the "250 steps per hour" (for me 7 am - 7 pm). I did not realize before how many hours pass by with no steps at all - all day just sitting in front of the computer. I have been looking for creative ways to force myself to move more often at least a bit.

I haven’t been recording my steps but if anyone has a Fitbit my name is Cip L. I don’t really know anyone active in there. If anyone uses Fitbit please add me.

Ruthieg68527
MARCH Week 4
Weigh In Day: Thursdays
PW: 186.5 (March 17th)
CW: 183.6 (March 10th)

Finally an actual loss!

weigh in day: Friday
SW: 184.6
PW 181.9
CW 182

I have to get my mindset back in order. Going the wrong way I know.

Hi folks! Happy Friday!

My gym uses an InBody scanner to track progress and provide us with a set of numbers to base our fitness on outside of standard weight measurements. This morning, I did my end-of-challenge scan (the challenge started about eight weeks ago), and I'd like to share some of my numbers just to give you an idea of how weight alone is a bad measurement of your fitness.


My start-of-challenge scan was on January 21st, 2022:


Intercellular Water: 56.2 lbs (this is the water stored IN my cells)
Extracellular Water: 33.5 lbs (this is the water stored outside of my cells, good measure of hydration)
Muscle Mass: 68.8 lbs (skeletal muscle mass includes bone and water stored in muscles)
Body Fat Mass: 50.8 lbs (All fat. Good and bad. All colors. All varieties)

Overall Weight: 174.2 lbs (early in the morning, after drinking at least 16oz water, wearing clothes)
Lean Body Weight: 123.5 lbs (Lean = Overall - Body Fat)

BMI: 27.3 kg/m3
Body Fat: 29.1%


My end-of-challenge scan was today:

Intercellular Water: 58.2 lbs (numerical proof of water retention!)
Extracellular Water: 35.1 lbs (#hydratebeforeyoudiedrate)
Muscle Mass: 71.4 lbs (2.6 lb muscle gained in two months!)
Body Fat Mass: 48.1 lbs (2.7 lb fat lost!)

Overall Weight: 176.4 lbs (early in the morning, after 16+ oz water, wearing clothes)
Lean Body Weight: 128.3 lbs (higher than previous scan because of additional muscle and water retention)

BMI: 27.6 (higher because my WEIGHT is higher and my height has not changed)
Body Fat: 27.2% (lower because my body lost fat and gained muscle)

There are a bunch of other numbers on my results sheet, but I figured these would be of the most interest.

Q&A:

• Did I gain weight? Yes.
• Did my BMI increase? Yes.
• Is this increase from fat? No.
• Is this a "good" increase? I think so!
• Should BMI ever be used as a sole indication of health? Absolutely not. No. Just no.
• Is weight a better indicator? No. There's a million factors that go into our weight at any given time.
• Where can I find more info about BMI? I wrote something! It's write (heh) here!
• What about water retention? Try this one!
• Do you have any others? Ask and I'll do my best to answer!

Moral of the Story:

Too much emphasis is put on weight. I am fluctuating back and forth in my overall weight, but the rest of my numbers are moving in the right direction, and that was an incredible relief this morning, when I've spent quite a bit of this month stressing about my weight and not paying enough attention to anything else.

seltzer_lover wrote: »

Do you go to OTF @minstrelofsarcasm ?? We're wrapping up our Transformation Challenge with InBody scans this week, too!

Congrats on putting on some good muscle!

Nope! Used to have an OTF membership before I left for France in 2019. Now I go to F45 and really enjoy it! (although my home location is temporarily shutting down soon, so I have to make a couple decisions)

Ljdanny
Thursday
Pw 188.6
Cw 187.2

MotylekOkruchy

Fridays

PW: 134.4
CW: 139.4

Have I gained 5 pounds in a week? No.
It's Spring Break week, filled with a lot of out of ordinary events, some joyful, some stressful. Most of them resulting in temporary "gain". I am sorry to screw up the team's overall results for this week but promise to make up for it next week.

dbrinkmeyer
Fridays
PW: 186.4
CW: 186.4

Stalled out on my losses. Have been traveling and not getting outside. Committed to changing that this week as we go into better Spring weather.

You asked, I heard you...and thus our Week 5 Group Challenge was born...join us this week as we awaken all the senses and take care of ourselves. Here's your link:

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10859980/march-week-5-group-challenge-taking-care-of-me#latest

Hope to see you there!
Jessica

pacsnc6 wrote: »

@minstrelofsarcasm I'm ready to come back to the group. My weight this morning is 154.7 and I think that would be a good starting point. I will weigh in on Thursdays.

@pacsnc6 - Sounds great! I'll have you officially added back for April, but feel free to weigh in next week if you want! Glad to have you back

I'm late to weigh in again. High winds yesterday left us with connectivity issues. All is resolved. I couldn't do much on the internet or watch tv, so I got my granddaughter (7 months old), and we played.

Here goes weigh in
IDebraK
Supposed to be: Saturday
PW: 123.4
CW: 122

Goal Weight: 122
Goal Zone: 118-126

STEPS:
Sat: 8177
Sun: 1983
Mon: 15299
Tues: 17336
Wed: 18192
Thurs: 13111
Fri: 10052

CassieGetsFit2013 wrote: »

Username: CassieGetsFit2013
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW (Previous Weight): 230
CW (Current Weight): 229.4

Yay! Congrats.

CassieGetsFit2013 wrote: »

My BP has been high for the past 3 days, like it won't come down. I'm not on any medication for it right now because my Dr's. Are trying to see how much my anxiety is related to my Hypertension. Well, for the past 4 days, I've taken it morning and night and my HR HASN'T been elevated, but ny BP has been high!

If you have been taking the meds and it is still that high...that's a concern. I don't know that it is a go to the ER concern.

CassieGetsFit2013 wrote: »

I'm worried I'm gonna have a stroke or heart attack. ...I see my Dr. Wednesday, should I just wait til then about my high BP or go to the Hospital? Like, it's not going higher and higher, just leveling out and staying around 149/103 " 3-4 days now.

Def call the doc first thing today. I wouldn't stress about heart attack/stroke just yet. Partially because that (stressing) can raise BP and partially because those conditions usually happen at much higher BP.

CassieGetsFit2013 wrote: »

On another note, I started drinking decaffeinated green tea about a week ago and then my Mom tells me that it still has a little caffeine in it, so I'm wondering is it the decaffeinated green tea that's raising my BP or having any other bad effects on me than the good stuff?

I've never seen green tea raise BP that much, though some people are sensitive to the processes they use to decaffinate. Not sure what that sensitivity looks like. Have you tried meditation at all? It can help some. There are even apps now. Which I find weird as tech generally raises my BP.

Sodium levels are more likely to cause BP increases...have you looked at salt intake? You'd be surprised how much soduim is ineverything! I need to work on reducing mine but it is challenging, as I am, I've mentioned before, a salt fiend. But there are other things that can influence, too. OTC pain meds, decongestants, birth control, potassium deficency (this one can wreak true havock--my great gran had trouble with this.. boy, the stories!), kidney problems, sleep apnea.

The good news is physical activity can help--maybe take a couple walks during the day (15-20 mins)? Listen to quiet music...I love The Piano Guys or Enya when I need calm (to balance the White Zombie days).