TEAM: The Big Butt Theory (July)
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JbeanR0212 wrote: »@BlissfulK yay! So happy you have your meter and feel more comfortable logging your food now. I can’t imagine how hard it has been to stick to the plan and your goals without all the tools in hand. Big hugs my friend.
@KimR_1986 you have been sorely missed! I started my weight loss journey in April but I have to say it doesn’t feel like I really started until last month. Checking in daily here and with my other accountability groups was the gamechanger I needed to boost my success. Am I super competitive, yes but an even bigger motivator for me is not wanted to let my team down. The best part is having you all here to help hold me up when I begin to fall. Chin up buttercup, you’ve got this.
Thanks! @JbeanR0212, I really want a CGM (continuous glucose monitor) to see how different foods affect my blood sugar. You need a prescription for most. Have to find out if there are any quality ones available for non prescription use. If anyone knows, please let me know😊
My husband was prescribed the Freestyle Libra, even with insurance we pay 140.00 per month for the strips and the reader was 100.00. You do not have to have the reader, as you can also use your phone. He loves that he can look at his phone at anytime and see how his sugar has been.2 -
mooreshelly09 wrote: »JbeanR0212 wrote: »@BlissfulK yay! So happy you have your meter and feel more comfortable logging your food now. I can’t imagine how hard it has been to stick to the plan and your goals without all the tools in hand. Big hugs my friend.
@KimR_1986 you have been sorely missed! I started my weight loss journey in April but I have to say it doesn’t feel like I really started until last month. Checking in daily here and with my other accountability groups was the gamechanger I needed to boost my success. Am I super competitive, yes but an even bigger motivator for me is not wanted to let my team down. The best part is having you all here to help hold me up when I begin to fall. Chin up buttercup, you’ve got this.
Thanks! @JbeanR0212, I really want a CGM (continuous glucose monitor) to see how different foods affect my blood sugar. You need a prescription for most. Have to find out if there are any quality ones available for non prescription use. If anyone knows, please let me know😊
My husband was prescribed the Freestyle Libra, even with insurance we pay 140.00 per month for the strips and the reader was 100.00. You do not have to have the reader, as you can also use your phone. He loves that he can look at his phone at anytime and see how his sugar has been.
Thanks for sharing! It's so neat the convenience to monitor your blood sugar and see what effects it. I wish it didn't require a prescription1 -
mooreshelly09 wrote: »JbeanR0212 wrote: »@BlissfulK yay! So happy you have your meter and feel more comfortable logging your food now. I can’t imagine how hard it has been to stick to the plan and your goals without all the tools in hand. Big hugs my friend.
@KimR_1986 you have been sorely missed! I started my weight loss journey in April but I have to say it doesn’t feel like I really started until last month. Checking in daily here and with my other accountability groups was the gamechanger I needed to boost my success. Am I super competitive, yes but an even bigger motivator for me is not wanted to let my team down. The best part is having you all here to help hold me up when I begin to fall. Chin up buttercup, you’ve got this.
Thanks! @JbeanR0212, I really want a CGM (continuous glucose monitor) to see how different foods affect my blood sugar. You need a prescription for most. Have to find out if there are any quality ones available for non prescription use. If anyone knows, please let me know😊
My husband was prescribed the Freestyle Libra, even with insurance we pay 140.00 per month for the strips and the reader was 100.00. You do not have to have the reader, as you can also use your phone. He loves that he can look at his phone at anytime and see how his sugar has been.
Thanks for sharing! It's so neat the convenience to monitor your blood sugar and see what effects it. I wish it didn't require a prescription
Agreed, are there any you can get even if you pay full price?
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7/5
Tracked: yes
Under: yes
Exercised: yes - 2 mile walk2 -
DaffyGirl88 wrote: »Update: Mon 4th Jul
Track: Yes
Calories Under: No slightly over
Exercise: No
Goals/Day/Comments: Need to reduce my nut consumption started eating a lot of pistachios lately and getting into my poor portion control habits. I also need to add more exercise in but kind of tired from adjusting to low carb, currently doing a beginner running program (I'm forever restarting running)
@Naija82 I hear you on the nuts. I recently switched from almonds to pistachios. Hoping I'll eat fewer because I have to eat them slower and after a bit my fingers hurt. 😂😂
I need to switch to almonds and walnuts have better control with these, haha I say that now2 -
July 4, Happy 4th☺️🇺🇸
📊: Yes, Finally!
⬇️: Yes
👟: Yes
💬: There is going to be some serious fat intake the next 2 weeks. Finally got my Keto Meter and should be testing starting tomorrow
Nice I am thinking of getting one, I did have one years ago but for the life of me don't know where it is
Really, that’s nice! Have you done low carb before?
Yes in 2016 to 2017, did really well with it until some stresses got me eating carbs like crazy, I adapted to it much quicker than now2 -
Update: Tue 5th Jul
Track: Yes
Calories Under: Yes
Exercise: Yes
Goals/Day/Comments: Went to my beginners running session, I was far far far behind everyone in the class so ended up running alone. Decided that was probably the last time I will go. Will just go out on my own2 -
mooreshelly09 wrote: »mooreshelly09 wrote: »JbeanR0212 wrote: »@BlissfulK yay! So happy you have your meter and feel more comfortable logging your food now. I can’t imagine how hard it has been to stick to the plan and your goals without all the tools in hand. Big hugs my friend.
@KimR_1986 you have been sorely missed! I started my weight loss journey in April but I have to say it doesn’t feel like I really started until last month. Checking in daily here and with my other accountability groups was the gamechanger I needed to boost my success. Am I super competitive, yes but an even bigger motivator for me is not wanted to let my team down. The best part is having you all here to help hold me up when I begin to fall. Chin up buttercup, you’ve got this.
Thanks! @JbeanR0212, I really want a CGM (continuous glucose monitor) to see how different foods affect my blood sugar. You need a prescription for most. Have to find out if there are any quality ones available for non prescription use. If anyone knows, please let me know😊
My husband was prescribed the Freestyle Libra, even with insurance we pay 140.00 per month for the strips and the reader was 100.00. You do not have to have the reader, as you can also use your phone. He loves that he can look at his phone at anytime and see how his sugar has been.
Thanks for sharing! It's so neat the convenience to monitor your blood sugar and see what effects it. I wish it didn't require a prescription
Agreed, are there any you can get even if you pay full price?
@mooreshelly09
It requires a prescription. You can’t get it unless a prescriber writes a prescription. I don’t have diabetes so I would be asking someone to “lie” if they wrote it for me. I don’t know if there is any non prescription ones.
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July 4, Happy 4th☺️🇺🇸
📊: Yes, Finally!
⬇️: Yes
👟: Yes
💬: There is going to be some serious fat intake the next 2 weeks. Finally got my Keto Meter and should be testing starting tomorrow
Nice I am thinking of getting one, I did have one years ago but for the life of me don't know where it is
Really, that’s nice! Have you done low carb before?
Yes in 2016 to 2017, did really well with it until some stresses got me eating carbs like crazy, I adapted to it much quicker than now
Glad you got through it and back on track☺️
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Update: Tue 5th Jul
Track: Yes
Calories Under: Yes
Exercise: Yes
Goals/Day/Comments: Went to my beginners running session, I was far far far behind everyone in the class so ended up running alone. Decided that was probably the last time I will go. Will just go out on my own
Awe @Naija82 that’s always a crummy feeling. We’re here for you virtually. BTW, I have to measure and pre-package my nut rations or I easily go over on any one of them.
^@Daffygirl88
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@mooreshelly09 if I’m not mistaken you have an operation coming up in about 10 days. How long is your anticipated rehabilitation?0
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Ajdvegan
July week 1
PW: 156
CW: 1552 -
Tuesday 5 July
Track: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes1 -
Update: Tue 5th Jul
Track: Yes
Calories Under: Yes
Exercise: Yes
Goals/Day/Comments: Went to my beginners running session, I was far far far behind everyone in the class so ended up running alone. Decided that was probably the last time I will go. Will just go out on my own
@Naija82 That's terrible that they would leave you behind!
Whenever I bike with groups I only go with "no rider left behind" types. I've been left behind and it's not fun. 
As @JbeanR0212 said we're here for you virtually. My running days are long gone (if you could even call what I did running LOL) but I can walk with you. 
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MUAC Daily Post: Wednesday (7/6)
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes
Exercise: Yes (Strength training only)
Goals/Day/Comments: Had a long and exhausting work day. 🤞Plan to fast and fit cardio in today.💧176oz. 👟7,696 ⛑ +4 (162).
“When any real progress is made, we unlearned and learn anew what we thought we knew before." - Henry David Thoreau.
@advegan tomorrow will be my tell all but you might have just beat me again. Congrats on the drop. It all counts!2 -
Thanks all, they are a good bunch and people looked behind I told them not to worry as didn’t want to hold anything back. It still sucked being alone but at least I had my running watch so could do the running and walking steps myself. I used to be a runner so really want to get back to that I’m just going to have to have patience.1
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JbeanR0212 wrote: »MUAC Daily Post: Wednesday (7/6)
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes
Exercise: Yes (Strength training only)
Goals/Day/Comments: Had a long and exhausting work day. 🤞Plan to fast and fit cardio in today.💧176oz. 👟7,696 ⛑ +4 (162).
“When any real progress is made, we unlearned and learn anew what we thought we knew before." - Henry David Thoreau.
@advegan tomorrow will be my tell all but you might have just beat me again. Congrats on the drop. It all counts!
You do fasting? I did in the past, currently only doing IF0 -
I can't fast for more than an hour 🤣🤣🤣3
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7/4
Tracked: No
Under: no
Exercise: Yes - Completed a Freedom Fighter 5K (walking)1 -
JbeanR0212 wrote: »@mooreshelly09 if I’m not mistaken you have an operation coming up in about 10 days. How long is your anticipated rehabilitation?
Yes ma'am, the 15th. He hasn't discussed with me yet what my limitations will be or for how long. He is wanting to see how much arthritis is in my knee before we talk a plan. So I should know that evening what I need to do for rehab and then going forward. I'm so nervous, but ready for the pain to be over.1 -
Thanks all, they are a good bunch and people looked behind I told them not to worry as didn’t want to hold anything back. It still sucked being alone but at least I had my running watch so could do the running and walking steps myself. I used to be a runner so really want to get back to that I’m just going to have to have patience.
I started my running by doing the C25K app by myself running around the block will I could hang with the 5K runners and even come in 3rd on one. You got this....unfortunately I believe my running days are behind me....but I will virtually walk with you anytime!2 -
@Naija82 I only fast a couple times a year usually. I love food too much 😂. The past couple weeks have taken a mental toll (PTSD) and I could really use the spiritual clarity now that the stresses are over. I just happened to leverage it as a double whammy for a hopeful loss on the scale too (down .3lbs). Took activated charcoal a few days ago but I’m still feeling very sluggish. Debating a detox (hate what those meds do to body) but waiting to see what the fast does all-in all (not a fan of that process either).
@mooreshelly09 I’ll be thinking of you during the surgery and recovery. Hoping the damage isn’t as bad as they are estimating but mostly that you feel better.1 -
KimR_1986
PW: 285.9
CW: 2882 -
Daily 7/5
Track: yes
Under: no
Exercise: yes, 45 min walk1 -
@mooreshelly09 I’ll be thinking of you during the surgery and recovery. Hoping the damage isn’t as bad as they are estimating but mostly that you feel better.
Thank you! What fasting do you do? I have heard a lot of people rave over the 16:8, but not sure I could go that long without eating 😂😂
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May I unofficially join your team? I will join in August.
I am 52, mama to 2 (one at home), teacher (I go back July 15) and have 100+ to lose.
Starting over again!1 -
mooreshelly09 wrote: »
@mooreshelly09 I’ll be thinking of you during the surgery and recovery. Hoping the damage isn’t as bad as they are estimating but mostly that you feel better.
Thank you! What fasting do you do? I have heard a lot of people rave over the 16:8, but not sure I could go that long without eating 😂😂
Right? LOL I do a loose 14:10 type IF as I don't eat from dinner one day until my morning coffee around 6:00 AM the following. I get up at 4:00 but go on my Peloton, shower, get dressed and what-not before I'm ready to sit and relax for a bit before starting work at 6:30. I've tried going to 16 hours but there's no way, so going for 24 is out of the question. Only under Dr's orders (e.g. one of those >55 year old tests
) will I give up food for that long. 1 -
KinstugiJoy wrote: »May I unofficially join your team? I will join in August.
I am 52, mama to 2 (one at home), teacher (I go back July 15) and have 100+ to lose.
Starting over again!
@KinstugiJoy It's fine by me, but I'm not the one who makes the team assignments. I know the moderator hasn't been in the sign up thread for several days, she may have gone away for the long weekend? If you don't get "officially" assigned to us for July I have no problem with you hanging out "unofficially" getting and giving encouragement, etc. Just realize that you won't be counted in any team weigh-ins.
You go back to work next week?!?! Is the summer over already??? 1 -
ABOUT THE CHALLENGES & REQUIRED WEIGHT POSTINGSWe are going to be running a daily post challenge or MUAC(Mini Ultimate Accountability Challenge) Based on another MFP Challenge called the UAC
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