October Opportunity - holiday prep
zenobia9777
Posts: 277 Member
I'm looking forward to eating well and feeling better in October and during the holidays. Join me - let's help each other make good choices.
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@zenobia9777 That is my plan for October as well
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@zenobia9777 Thanks for starting us off in October! Same goal here with a concentration to really focus on my protein intake - I never really made macros a priority but given my 3 day strength training/progressive overload program - I need to.
Also, this 12 week period before the beginning of the new year seems like a great time to double down on all my efforts. I’d feel a little deflated if I wind up feel just repeating myself with the same goals by the end of the year.
According to my weight trend app I lost three pounds in September - averaging .2 pounds a week. A loss is a loss I guess - and when you have little to lose plus training, the loss will be slow. But I know I can do better! 💪💪
12 week challenge!!! Join me! Thanks for all the support.
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5'3" 49yrs
Oct 2 - 130.5lbs
@zenobia9777 i love the name of the month! and @CeeBeeSlim you are inspiring. Just hearing "12 weeks" gives me plans and ideas and the desire to see some real changes. I like your 3xweek strength sessions and thinking that fits my plans! Do you just do free weights at home? Or is this at a gym?
I've been running regularly 2xweek and doing bootcamp 2xweek, which is great and makes me feel fit and healthy but I've never 'doubled down' like you say, on the strength training. I really want to 💪 as Nike says "Just Do It" (does Nike actually say that anymore?? Am I dating myself by quoting a vintage advertising campaign? It was very motivating in the 90s! )
My kids just had an argument about what age I look. One said i look 35, one said I look like I'm in my 40s. Since both commented on how I am 'sporty, for a mom' and neither said 'ya you look like you're about to turn 50', I will take this as a victory.
I am seriously considering some amazing fitness goals to ring in my 50th....to be announced soon! Still at the dreaming stage.... I'd be interested in hearing if anyone else has done anything exciting and inspiring for a birthday milestone!
Happy October all!1 -
Hi! Looks like this might be a good group for me.
Here to get my size 14 self to a loose 12 or tight 10 by the New Year. For me, about every 8 pounds is a size change, so this is likely 10 pounds I'm aiming for.
Goal 1: get on the scale tmrw.
Goal 2: take a decent walk (more than a mile)
Goal 3: 3 pints of water
Looking forward to meeting you ladies. 🏵️2 -
October start:
Early 60s, 5'-8" (ish)
SW (02.10.22) - 150 lbs
Last Month's W - 153. (09.11.22)
CW - 150.0 (10.03.22)
Oct GW - 144.0
Final GW - 125 lbs
This month, since my back is feeling much better, I'm committed to getting an exercise routine back into place. I'm headed back to the gym today for a brisk walk on the treadmill and some leg machine exercises. The gym has a holiday challenge that starts on October 17th, so I'm going to sign up for that today. It should coincide nicely with this month's goal (and through to the end of the year) - thank you @zenobia9777.
Welcome to the group @dvmmcw8273 and @edamamewebber !2 -
Wow, welcome new voices! @dvmmcw8273 and ,@edamamewebber.
Yes, we have some good support here.
@CeeBeeSlim the 12 week challenge sounds good. I will join you on this, but I can't promise about that October 27th to November 4th trip. You are on the right track!
@k8richly I've never done that idea of a goal based on your 50th birthday, but I think it is a wonderful thought. I did not meet some of my best exercise friends until I was over 50!
I worked my way up from a walking group into more intense exercises. You sound like you are already doing some amazing work!
I really enjoyed hearing about your kids. It's always nice to feel like you're inspiring them.
@edamamewebber getting on the scales is number one for me. It's the hardest exercise I do!!! You have already gotten your mind in the right place and you will get there.
@SparkSpringtime69 grab those windows of opportunity! Glad you are better.
I am super enthusiastic after 45 minutes of circuit training!!!
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Hi all!
Thank you for the welcome.
I am currently non weight bearing for another few weeks after having foot surgery. It is starting to get to me mentally- no walks outside with the dogs, no workouts (other than crutching it), and it takes forever to do anything!!
My main goals until I get mobile again are to meet my protein numbers, have an alcohol free October, and drink enough water.
Three days in and so far, so good 😊
Hope you all have a great week.
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Happy fall y'all!
My main goals for October:- Keep up with regular workouts 5x/week (can include moto rides)
- BREATHE....keep the stress as controlled as I can, just breath and touch the things each day, I know the "win the day" process works, so trust it.
- Touch the moving-stuff 6 days/week - if I do that, I'll be well prepared.
- By the end of the month, have furniture decisions made/moving along
- By the end of the month, have a plan of action with the money owed by the barn, and be starting to execute on it
- Have a plan of action for November and be sure October sets up for success in November
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You have great goals that will set you up for success!1
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Welcome Newbies to the group. Great support here!
@zenobia9777 No worries about your trip! Let’s just promise to do the best we can and if we get off track, we get back on asap. 🤝
Of course, as soon as I say my head is back in the game, my niece brings in fig newtons and tiramisu ice cream. I was almost going to look at her scalp for horns! 👹. I enjoyed a fig newton but made it fit into my calories limit.
@K8richly. Thanks for the kind words. I do only free weights at home - following a 12 week program. Other days - if up to it, I’ll add some cardio (step aerobics, boxing), but always try to get in 10k steps daily.
Before and in prep for my 50th, I joined a women’s gym that combined strength training, nutrition, cardio and accountability (weekly weigh ins). Had a great trainer there - I think of her when I’m too focused on scale weight. She said I shouldn’t shoot any lower than 125 pounds - which is prob 3-4 lbs than what I weigh now. I reached 112 last year, so not sure why I’m chasing that number.
That gym was the decision for me. I also took a Bikram yoga class once or twice a week. I overshot my goal - I was 123.4 (number engraved in my head) which was the lowest I had been since college graduation. I felt so great. Great kids! That would’ve made my year! 😀
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@zenobia9777 your circuit training sounds like it was fun. I just signed up for a Step & Sculpt class at the gym for tomorrow, Thursday and Saturday. If I like it, I may keep signing up (we can only sign up for one week at a time). I've never take a step class before so I'm hoping I don't trip over the step - I've tripped over blades of grass and even just air in the past
@dvmmcw8273 I'm planning an alcohol free October too! I just finished an AF September so I thought I'd keep going.
@HoneyBadger302 your goals for the month sound great, and achievable. I especially like the last one where the current month sets up for success in the next month!
@Michieb125 nice to meet you, welcome to the group.
@CeeBeeSlim good job staying to one fig newton - I'm not sure I could do so well, they're one of my favorites. What is Bikram yoga like?
I signed up for the Holiday Weight Loss Challenge at my gym; it starts Oct. 17th and runs till mid-Dec.
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@SparkSpringtime69. I initially hated Bikram Yoga. Torturous. Then I started to get addicted to it - while I gained flexibility, it vastly improved my sleep - and I’m a horrible sleeper.
I wonder though if it’s necessary to go through all that discomfort (to me) to get benefits. Plus, it can be a little “militaristic” with the same instructions - to the word - with each teacher, regardless of what studio I attended. For many, this is why some hate it.
Im type A so it appealed to me - when I did other types of yoga my mind wandered too much.
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@CeeBeeSlim pre-menopause lack of sleep SUCKS!!! I found a mini 3 minute "go to sleep" yoga routine that's on tonight's agenda. Thanks for the reminder.
@SparkSpringtime69 our grace skills seem completely mirrored. 😂 I took a step class ages ago. I fell a lot. I ended up using the legs as markers and taking the step off. The teacher wasn't that impressed, but I was done falling.
@dvmmcw8273 lame'town with crutches. I found an online workout lady who does chair workouts. Even though I've not done a single one of her workouts, she really inspires me to do physical activities.
For me, I did my first weigh in since Aug. I'm pleasantly surprised at the gain (less than 2 lbs!). Made my yesterday goal of a mini-workout and 3 pints of actual water.
Off to fold laundry and do squats (combo mode activate). As well as more hydration to hit that 3 pint goal. I know that's not a lot, but it's better than zero. 😂1 -
5'7", 44 years old
Starting Weight 1/3/22: 155.8
GW: ~128-132ish (currently recomp rather than losing)
2/23/22: 150; 3/30/22: 147; 4/22: Missed; 5/31/22: 149.4; 6/29/22: 152.4; 7/27/22:150.6; 8/31/22: 151.4; 9/28/22: 149.4;
Measurements Start 8/10/22: Waist 31 5/8; BellyButton 36 5/8; Butt 38 3/4; Hips 39
10/5/22: 150.4 - Up slightly from last week but still in range
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Good news - "confronted" the barn owners with a text yesterday (very nicely worded, tried to appeal to their feelings a little bit while also being honest and straight forward) - they responded positively and then last night PAID ME!! Woohoo, HUGE relief there - between that and the dirt bike I've about got the main part of the termination fees, and upcoming paychecks should be able to cover moving costs. It'll be tight, but that makes it all pretty possible and is a MASSIVE stress reduction for me right now!
Time to go focus on keeping ALL the important needles moving in the right direction
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Welcome@Michieb125 !
@dvmmcw8273 Melanie, good luck with the swift healing.
@HoneyBadger302 I love the breathe goal
I've seen you write about the touch system. That is an excellent method. I have to tell myself I'm going to spend 5 minutes on some activity that has been neglected. Sometimes I say I'm going to reward myself if I do only that!!!!
@SparkSpringtime69 you are rocking it with those plans! I'm sure you will not trip. Wear good shoes. I laugh because I have medium sized dogs and it's a good thing I don't have small dogs. It's too easy to trip over them.
@CeeBeeSlim will you share your weight goal? What is your motivation for an online coach?
@edamamewebber stay positive!!!
I am a little sore in my shoulders thanks to one move in circuit training which I will avoid in the future. Basically it's a floor exercise and you lift a weight over your head. I chose a 15 lb one, which was a mistake!
Yesterday I did yoga after a very late night and a strong margarita. I am too old for that!
I did get through it. In my defense it was a special event and I was really pretty good with my calories all day.
October goals
- I like the alcohol-free option which I could do for the next 2 weeks. I have a habit on the weekends of a couple of glasses of wine which is hard to kick. I will think about this!
- continue with my 5-day exercise program
- focus on the wins. For example for weeks I had leg or knee burning in certain yoga poses. I was very discouraged about why it wouldn't go away and then when it did go away I did not notice it!!! And I need to enjoy the success I've already accomplished
-continue avoiding bread and grains until dinner time. This is tough on me but it really helps with the weight loss. So the goal is to be prepared with lunch foods. I now have a one avocado a week habit which I use to mix with tuna or.salmon.
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@zenobia9777 15lbs overhead from the floor? Wow. Glad to hear you’re just a little sore and not injured.
I’m trying to think of my weight loss goal in phases. Before my strength training I would have said 113 - full stop. I was that weight before entering college and then reached it last year 40 year later. That’s purely my scale-number chasing neurosis. Dumb - because I was maybe 17-18 then. Probably wasn’t even filled out.
But now - given I’m wearing the same clothes now that I was wearing last year but 15 pounds heavier (!) due to my strength training - I plan to go in phases - lose, evaluate, maybe lose more.
Now I’m 128 - shooting for 125. If I don’t like what I see, I will aim for 120 - then 115. Objectively at 128, I’m a bit pudgy around the middle and really think 5 pounds would do it.
This overthinking is why I thought a coach would be good. Help me in all phases of my fitness - nutrition, exercise, flexibility, sleep, accountability, daily movement. But I’m too old and broke for that. I know what to do - just gotta do it! 😂1 -
I wish my husband would get a personal trainer because I think they are really beneficial. I totally see why that would be beneficial to you, too
I am sort of in the same boat with my weight. The circuit training has helped with the toning, but I'm definitely not too thin!
I think I'm more concerned about gaining it back than losing much more. I have to look back and see how much weight I was going to try to lose before my vacation.
Today I walked the dogs for 45 minutes and did yoga.
Now that I've gotten my sleeping under control by giving up coffee during the week so I can get my naps in, I feel much better.
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@CeeBeeSlim Bikram sounds interesting. My gym has a number of different yoga classes, but not Bikram. I'm probably better off with something a little less militaristic for now anyway.
I like the idea of phases - building muscle can keep the scale from moving in the direction we like and going through lose, evaluate, etc. seems like a good plan.
@edamamewebber our steps don't have legs on them, but I managed to not fall. There are a couple of people in the class that don't even use the step at all. Tuesday I was about a step and a half behind the instructor (and everybody else), today it was more like just a step behind, so I think I might get the hang of it. Congrats on the minimal gain at weigh-in.
@HoneyBadger302 Glad to hear you got your barn pay!!
@zenobia9777 Seems very often we don't focus on our wins, especially if they're small or not something we were specifically looking for - we tend to brush them off as insignificant. Glad you were able to see the win with your knee.
I had a good class today, but my right bicep hurts; actually they both hurt but the left one feels like it got a good workout and the right one feels like it got too much. I have some ice on it now.
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@zenobia9777 Strange I didn’t think of it before but your comment made me go back in time to see how I was able to reach 112. Looked at mfp diary entries and my weight trend app and I was prob maxxing at 1000 calories daily and not eating back exercise calories. Not so great!
@SparkSpringtime69 So right about the scale. I started yesterday knowing I wasn’t going to eat that much but while doing a superset yesterday, I forgot to change weights. In short, I had planned to hold 15lb dumbbells in each hand for step-ups and wound up holding 18lbs in each hand. I wondered why it felt so different from last week. Lol!
I felt great that I was able to do it, sore this morning, and up in weight this morning. Water weight for sure! I’m learning more and more to not stress it!
Active recovery day today!1 -
Hi all...
So much good ju-ju in here. 💕 I SUPER needed it today.
Because a wicked migraine decided to show up, so no workout, limited food, no tracking, no work.
I had had maybe 3 migraines my whole life until Jan 2022 (stupid COVID). Now they are frequent, inappropriate, and today's was sofa/bed inducing. 😣 I even wore my sunnies in the house while I laid on the sofa and bed. I drank as much water as I could... I dropped an email to my doctor, so I'll see what he says.
Anyways, I hope everyone has a great Friday. I'm planning on working, tracking food, and hydration... I'll see if I can find a mini-workout to do.2 -
Felt really good yesterday after my yoga. I'm going to say if you don't get enough sleep you will not be strong.
@SparkSpringtime69 I was sore for a couple of days after my 15 lb weight event. I hope yours doesn't last very long.
Today I used the 10 lb weights and they didn't really feel like enough during the halo move. I probably should have gone to 12.5. They were plenty heavy for the other moves!!! I felt a lot stronger. I did get 7 hours of sleep last night. Then I took the dogs for an hour and a half walk. Very leisurely pace.
@CeeBeeSlim yikes. How long did you keep that up with the strict 1000 calories?
I did weigh this morning and I'm down almost a pound, so that's good.
@edamamewebber sorry to hear about the migraine. Take good care of yourself. I'm sure the hydration will help.
Heading into the weekend promising myself not to backslide. I have been pretty good on my calorie intake but I think my food choices have been questionable (!)
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Took the doggo on a "tabata" walk/jog/hobble run yesterday afternoon - I wore the weighted vest since my dog is still in worse shape than me LOL. Man, my cardio is so awful - I was huffing and puffing and sucking air on some of my run portions, but my heart rate didn't ever get "that" high, and barely into the cardio zone...ugh LOL, clearly something I have been very lax about here lately. Good thing even as little-high as it gets, it comes right back down after, so just a complete lack of conditioning on my part for that kind of exercise (I can hike for hours though).
Tomorrow my sister is in the area so we'll be spending the day together, then Sunday if the bf is up for it we'll probably be riding up in the mountains again due to glorious weather while we have it to enjoy.
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@edamamewebber sorry to hear about the migraine, I hope they don't continue to plague you.
@zenobia9777 the arm feels better today, still more sore than the left one, but I'll just use lighter weights for tomorrow's class to be safe; it should be fine.
@CeeBeeSlim I second zenobia's "yikes" on the 1000 calories!
@HoneyBadger302 sounds like you have a great weekend planned, have a wonderful time!1 -
@zenobia9777 @SparkSpringtime69 Gosh. For about a year looking back. I started to backslide around June 2021 when family arrived for my dad’s birthday. That was the last saw the low teens!
@HoneyBadger sounds like a fun weekend. You’ll get your cardio groove back I’m sure.
Hope you’re feeling better @edamamewebber!
Active recovery weekend. Maybe just some foam rolling and stretching.0 -
Last night I resisted the desire for a heavy meal and went with a salad. Today I am down another quarter pound. Hurray! I can still try to lose another 2 lb before vacation.
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5'3" 49yrs
Oct 2 - 130.5lbs
Oct 8 - 130 lbs
Welcome new joiners! This is a super supportive place!
I've been so busy at work which means more sitting each day. Sigh. I even have a sit-stand desk but I get so busy that I forget to stand up. Still getting runs in (that's tomorrow's plan!) And some HIIT /boot amputation classes. But haven't moved my butt to get a real weight program in place yet. I'm all talk and little action on the strength training front. I have been careful what I eat (more than 1000 though - eek!) so I feel ok on that front. I agree, @zenobia9777 , it feels good when you choose wisely for a meal!
Speaking of which.....it's Thanksgiving in Canada so we have a huge meal happening tomorrow. Turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, pies and more. Going for a morning run is my definite prep plan..... have a great weekend all!2 -
@k8richly you will make up your mind to get in the strength groove soon!
Faced with a big meal like that, my only hope would be to tell myself I'm not going to use my calories on anything that's not amazingly delicious!!! Good luck and I hope you feel well after the experience!
Well, I had forgotten my goal but mfp remembered it. Today I hit 115! I started at 132.6 February 22nd, so yes I've been working at this almost all year to lose 17.6 lb. And I confess I don't work at it very well (except the exercising part) but enough to lose over time.
So I will set a new goal. Maybe if I head for 110 lb that would be a good place to consider it done. I've never considered myself to have a small frame, but then, most of my life I've been heavier than this.
Last night I was able to walk the dogs in the evening. It was a very long, leisurely walk because I was trying to take pictures. Today I'm going to yoga.
Happy Sunday, and happy cool weather everyone!
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@k8richly. Your mojo will come! In time. It always does. Nutrition is key when you’re focused on weight loss so you’re doing great there. Thanksgiving is once a year - if you can enjoy without going overboard and no regrets - then great!
A huge congrats to you @zenobia9777! Doesn’t it feel great?! You’re an inspiration to the group. How do you feel? Do you look at yourself and feel you could lose that 5 more pounds or just tighten up in certain places.
Ugh. Look up “backslide” in the dictionary and you’ll see “ceebeeslim”. I would usually feel worse - guilt, disappointment, shame - but I’m taking it in stride. My visiting niece had pms and bought out every store of their Halloween candy, salty chips, sugary carb pastry crap. One taste led to gluttony.
Stuff I haven’t touched in decades - like Cheetos and Funyuns. Blech! And how many Reeses peanut butter cups do they make?! Some with potato chips, m and ms, peanuts, wafers, king sized
ones, double layered…
Back at it today! Not gonna sweat it! 🤣2 -
@CeeBeeSlim absolutely don't sweat.
Thanks for the congrats. Mostly I noticed that my muscles are much more toned. I've lost some of that arm flab from the weight training.
I think I would enjoy it if I lost five more pounds, but it would be difficult to do because you can eat so little if you weigh 110. I have not been it that weight since middle school or something.
I think I was pretty seriously dehydrated yesterday. I went to yoga but about 45 minutes in I did not feel well and I ended up leaving early. This is a consequence of eating and drinking badly the night before. It was probably the worst experience I've ever had in yoga.
Back to yoga again today. It is not hot yoga, so that should make it easier
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October goals:
* Get to 75 kg
* 2 gym sessions/week
* 2 dives per week
* Have my net cals in check on a weekly basis
So, I was AWOL for some time, as I was on staycation and I couldn't access the site with my phone (and the laptop was too much of a work reminder). Although I have been eating pretty okay-ish, I've been stuffing myself with 2 large spaghetti bolognese followed by a pint of chocolate chip icecream these last two days. Ow boy... I'm not surprised that the scales weren't ok this morning: 78kg. I know I didn't gain 1,5 kg in two days but I am feeling mega bloated. As from today, I'm back in my normal routine and normal food choices again, so all should go well in October.
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