MUAC Daily Post: Wednesday (7/20)
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes - Gross Under / 💧160oz.
Exercise: Yes - 💪409 kcal’s : 1hr. Walk, Yoga, HIIT + Strength ⛑ +17 PAI (271), 👟 13,031

Goals/Day/Comments: Whew still feeling my marathon style Sunday!

“Just when the caterpillar thought the world was ending it turned into a butterfly” - Chinese Proverb

KimR_1986
PW:291.7
CW:291.8

Not bad considering I ate chick fil'a for lunch yesterday, I forgot how horribly salty it is.

KimR_1986 wrote: »

Daily 7/18
Track: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes

Daily 7/19
Track: yes
Under: no
Exercise: no and no more for the next month and a half.

Well now I've gone and hurt myself trying to exercise like a fit person for the GoT challenges. Spent today at the doctors office after a god awful amount of pain in my foot and ankle when I woke up this morning. Turns out I gave myself peroneal tendonitis and the order to stay off my feet and wear a brace for 6 weeks to let it heal before I do any permanent damage. To say I feel a bit defeated is an understatement.

@KimR_1986 I am so so sorry to see this. You definitely need to take care of you right now. It is so tough to get your mind straight to get back on track and feel you are doing well and have it all come to a screeching halt. Please listen to the docs and get yourself back on track.... if you rush it you end up prolonging it. We will definitely be waiting and ready to compete with you when you get back!

I was so afraid of doing the same thing. I had knee surgery in Aug 2020 which took way way way too long to get back up and going again. Planned a vaca for Anniversary in Sept 21 and in Aug 21 strained a calf muscle and was down and out again - it was more complicated but that is the jist of it and had to cancel that one. Hoping for this Sept and definitely don't want to have to postpone again. And the topper was neither time I really hurt myself, I actually DID anything that I could label as a way to hurt it. No idea how I tore my MCL at the root I was just working ALOT (desk job) but not much exercise and then for my calf I just was walking across the parking lot to work, one step fine, next step I could NOT even walk.. like not at all. Limped and cried all the way into work and sat at first visitor chair I could reach and sobbed. Realizing as I write this that maybe I need to tell the fam that work is bad for me. I will update you all on if that reasoning flies here at home.

KimR_1986 wrote: »

Daily 7/18
Track: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes

Daily 7/19
Track: yes
Under: no
Exercise: no and no more for the next month and a half.

Well now I've gone and hurt myself trying to exercise like a fit person for the GoT challenges. Spent today at the doctors office after a god awful amount of pain in my foot and ankle when I woke up this morning. Turns out I gave myself peroneal tendonitis and the order to stay off my feet and wear a brace for 6 weeks to let it heal before I do any permanent damage. To say I feel a bit defeated is an understatement.

I am so sorry Kim! I know how much of a curve ball an injury can take on your journey! Please keep your head up and take the time you need to heal ❤️

7/20
Tracked: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: barely lol, but yes. 1/2 mile walk. Start PT tomorrow, so we shall see what my restrictions are.

July 20

📊: Yes
⬇️: Yes
👟: Yes
💬: The weight gain has made me so sluggish at working out but definitely putting energy into the workouts. It's interesting to see how your body changes and the consequences of those changes. Im ready to get back to where I was and better than before

Wednesday 20 July
Track: yes
Under: barely
Exercise: yes

I goobered up the formatting on the above post but you get the idea. LOLOL

Weekly Weigh-In Post: (Thursday)
JbeanR0212
Week 3
PW = 160.6
CW = 158.1

WEIGH IN
Username: sandkp
July Week #3
startingW: 225.4
HighestW: 226.0
PW: 203.0
CW: 206 4

Okay team.. I am floundering and that mountainclimber is rising again. I watch the scale rise and just picture the price is right game... at what weight does it fall off the mountain? I also know that carbs aka pasta for me creates an instant gain that doesnt go away. I can gain 1 or 2 lbs overnight and then never fall back to the before weight. I was 197 end of May.. summer with the boys home and fixing more homey meals definitely has not helped me! I have picked up more exercise with GoT challenge but not back to the high intensity stuff I was doing in dec to feb.. but then had to back off for fear of injury. I wont give up, just have to reevaluate how best to get a good workout... if I dont sweat I dont seem to lose... weights may tone but they just have me hold or gain. I know the scale isnt everything... that is why I measure too.. and yeah they have gone up too. I need to refocus my food plan in my eating window and maybe try some longer fasting to jumpstart myself.

Sorry for rambing here but it helps me to go back n read my rambled thoughts.

sandkp wrote: »

WEIGH IN
Username: sandkp
July Week #3
startingW: 225.4
HighestW: 226.0
PW: 203.0
CW: 206 4

Okay team.. I am floundering and that mountainclimber is rising again. I watch the scale rise and just picture the price is right game... at what weight does it fall off the mountain? I also know that carbs aka pasta for me creates an instant gain that doesnt go away. I can gain 1 or 2 lbs overnight and then never fall back to the before weight. I was 197 end of May.. summer with the boys home and fixing more homey meals definitely has not helped me! I have picked up more exercise with GoT challenge but not back to the high intensity stuff I was doing in dec to feb.. but then had to back off for fear of injury. I wont give up, just have to reevaluate how best to get a good workout... if I dont sweat I dont seem to lose... weights may tone but they just have me hold or gain. I know the scale isnt everything... that is why I measure too.. and yeah they have gone up too. I need to refocus my food plan in my eating window and maybe try some longer fasting to jumpstart myself.

Sorry for rambing here but it helps me to go back n read my rambled thoughts.

@sandkp hang in there. Ramble away, that’s what we are here for & I use that log in the same way (the Just Give Me 10 Days group all utilizes this tracking mentality). Fasting is great but remember your body needs nourishment too so please don’t turn it into a punishment. I personally love carbs & I believe in their power. I have found cycling them (alternating days - high carb/low fat/low protein/high intensity cardio - low carb/high fat/high protein) is my ticket to success. Not only does it power my workouts, it helps keep cravings down so I don’t binge and seems to keep my metabolism confused/challenged. I‘ve heard great advice from DaffyGirl88 too….. export your data, look for a trend & try adjusting. Since you have modified your diet with the boys home and exercise from GoT you may just be carrying some bloat and retaining water. I have found that affects me more than you would think. Not an expert, maybe all the fasting has slowed your metabolism? You could try many small snacks throughout the day for a week and see if it gives you the boost you are looking for 🤷‍♀️. Give yourself some grace but don’t give up. Squeezing you virtually over here 🤗.

JbeanR0212 wrote: »

MUAC Daily Post: Thursday (7/21)
Track: Yes
Calories: Yes - Net Under / 💧176oz.
Exercise: Yes - 💪436 kcal’s : HIIT, Tai Chi, Walking + Strength ⛑ +30 PAI (280), 👟 11,457

Goals/Day/Comments: Dying to put my new climber to work but patience is a virtue right? Even though they were still sore I was telling myself “no pain, no gain”. I thought I had recovered enough to do the Darbee Lumberjack workout on my morning break (GoT challenge). Oye was I wrong! Quads weren’t only screaming but were literally shaking and wobbly on the last set (3). Stretch it out, walk it off, Ice, rest, repeat. Fighting to hear the message below but sharing to others who might also benefit.

“Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is rest.” - Mark Black
REST DAYS
✔️ RESTOCK GLYCOGEN STORES
✔️ BUILD STRENGTH
✔️ MINIMIZE FATIGUE
✔️ REDUCE RISK OF OVERUSE INJURIES
✔️ AVOID MENTAL BURNOUT
✔️ HELP YOUR BODY REPAIR ITSELF

@JbeanR0212 Thanks for the reminder, good advice for all of us. Too many of our teammates on injured reserve lately.

sandkp wrote: »

WEIGH IN
Username: sandkp
July Week #3
startingW: 225.4
HighestW: 226.0
PW: 203.0
CW: 206 4

Okay team.. I am floundering and that mountainclimber is rising again. I watch the scale rise and just picture the price is right game... at what weight does it fall off the mountain? I also know that carbs aka pasta for me creates an instant gain that doesnt go away. I can gain 1 or 2 lbs overnight and then never fall back to the before weight. I was 197 end of May.. summer with the boys home and fixing more homey meals definitely has not helped me! I have picked up more exercise with GoT challenge but not back to the high intensity stuff I was doing in dec to feb.. but then had to back off for fear of injury. I wont give up, just have to reevaluate how best to get a good workout... if I dont sweat I dont seem to lose... weights may tone but they just have me hold or gain. I know the scale isnt everything... that is why I measure too.. and yeah they have gone up too. I need to refocus my food plan in my eating window and maybe try some longer fasting to jumpstart myself.

Sorry for rambling here but it helps me to go back n read my rambled thoughts.

@sandkp oh hon, ramble away. As @JbeanR0212 said, that's what we're here for. I totally understand about the pasta, it does the same thing to me. I know it's a PITA to fix two separate meals but is there any way that you can make the high carb/fat meal for the guys and a smaller healthier version for yourself? Can you live by the 85/25 rule? Make sure that your breakfast and lunch are on point so that there's room in your allowance for dinner? Make meat, potatoes and a vegetable and let them have the potatoes while you have meat & vegetable? Or even (heaven forbid) make a healthy version for all? My kids would've balked if I made them eat like I do all the time but were OK with one night a week. Make pasta primavera instead of meat sauce? No doubt the boys are out with friends some nights and not home for dinner? Have a cobb salad (or something similar) on those nights banking calories for when they are home. I'm throwing out a lot of random ideas here, find one (or two) that work for you.

While my diet is by no means perfect (or I wouldn't need to be here) I'll tell you what works for me. I eat the same thing for breakfast every day. Yes, every day. I have an egg beater omelet with either spinach and feta or cheddar and jalapenos. I have the same thing every day for lunch M-F, grilled chicken breast and salad (wine vinegar and EVOO for dressing). So for dinner I have some leeway, but I still try to control it. I have a salad for dinner every night, same V&O dressing. Lettuce, spinach, onion, bell pepper, they take up space with few calories. Then we have a protein (steak, pork, more chicken...) and a vegetable. My husband likes rice and mashed potatoes, who doesn't?? I'll take a small spoon of those and then fill up on the other things. My husband is happy because he has his meat and starch and I'm happy because I have my meat and veggies.

You can do this, I know you can. You just might have to get creative. Are the boys off with friends or home all the time? Are there activities you can do together like kayaking, biking, hiking or pickleball at Baggett Park? Even bowling (if you stay away from the soda and fries LOL)! It's active and you can spend time with them too. Win/win!

Losing weight doesn't require you to kill yourself with excessive rounds of HIIT cardio. It just requires that you burn more calories than you take in. Your body doesn't care if you are walking through the local park or doing crossfit. There's a thread with dozens of pages of ideas on Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT). If I can find it I'll post the link. It frequently gets *bumped* because it's so popular and full of good information.

And OBTW...I now have the price is right yodeling stuck in my head TYVM.

@ajdvegan it’s funny how much I have missed you!!!!!! Girl I’m trying! Trying like a mad fool. I don’t know how or why you have this much of an impact on me but you do and I dig it.

JbeanR0212 wrote: »

mooreshelly09 wrote: »

KimR_1986 wrote: »

Daily 7/18
Track: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes

Daily 7/19
Track: yes
Under: no
Exercise: no and no more for the next month and a half.

Well now I've gone and hurt myself trying to exercise like a fit person for the GoT challenges. Spent today at the doctors office after a god awful amount of pain in my foot and ankle when I woke up this morning. Turns out I gave myself peroneal tendonitis and the order to stay off my feet and wear a brace for 6 weeks to let it heal before I do any permanent damage. To say I feel a bit defeated is an understatement.

I am so sorry Kim! I know how much of a curve ball an injury can take on your journey! Please keep your head up and take the time you need to heal ❤️

@mooreshelly09 I worry about you hun! You better listen to your own advice here.

JbeanR0212 wrote: »

mooreshelly09 wrote: »

KimR_1986 wrote: »

Daily 7/18
Track: yes
Under: yes
Exercise: yes

Daily 7/19
Track: yes
Under: no
Exercise: no and no more for the next month and a half.

Well now I've gone and hurt myself trying to exercise like a fit person for the GoT challenges. Spent today at the doctors office after a god awful amount of pain in my foot and ankle when I woke up this morning. Turns out I gave myself peroneal tendonitis and the order to stay off my feet and wear a brace for 6 weeks to let it heal before I do any permanent damage. To say I feel a bit defeated is an understatement.

I am so sorry Kim! I know how much of a curve ball an injury can take on your journey! Please keep your head up and take the time you need to heal ❤️

@mooreshelly09 I worry about you hun! You better listen to your own advice here.

Thank you for worrying about me! I promise I'm being mindful and listening to my knee. I had my first physical therapy appt this morning and he said I'm doing great. I can go for walks, just not to push it and if it starts to hurt to stop. He said he doesn't think I will need the full 6 weeks of therapy, so that was good news. Hopefully I also get good news when I see the surgeon. I meet with his assistant on the 1st, and then him on the 22nd for my 1 month follow up.