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TEAM: The Belly Flats (January)

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  • HigginsTheBrave
    HigginsTheBrave Posts: 198 Member
    edited January 2023
    pauletzl wrote: »

    Activity: outdoor run 1 hr 5.52 miles 830 calories burned

    Nice run!

  • HigginsTheBrave
    HigginsTheBrave Posts: 198 Member
    edited January 2023
    inshapeCK wrote: »

    Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day for me.

    I hope today is a good day for you, with less pain
  • looneycatblue
    looneycatblue Posts: 1,524 Member
    inshapeCK wrote: »
    I am new to The Belly Flats.
    I'm committed to this challenge but not up to typing much right now as I had a severe pain attack this morning.
    After that I have rested for the rest of the day.
    I have a lot of health problems.
    As a result of one of the health conditions, I can have debilitating pain episodes.
    Wanted to let you know so you don't wonder where I am on days I am not posting.
    I will for sure post on my Saturday weigh in days.
    I'm not feeling up to reading the posts tonight (but I skimmed them).
    Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day for me.

    Good to hear from you, and welcome to our little group! I hope you are feeling better today. :)
  • inshapeCK
    inshapeCK Posts: 3,960 Member
    Thanks @HigginsTheBrave and @looneycatblue for your encouragement. Still not feeling good today so unfortunately it has to be another rest day for me. Joining this group and knowing I have a Saturday weigh in is helping me to keep my eating in check today though.
  • looneycatblue
    looneycatblue Posts: 1,524 Member
    looneycatblue

    Daily: Mon, Jan 2
    Tracked: Yes
    Calories: just under (I use my exercise calories)
    Exercise: 2 x Walks, 9,246 steps

    Comments: Took a morning walk to the store, p/up lots of healthy stuff, with plans to make a big pot of Veggie Soup. 2 heavy bags to carry home, but lucky for me the store is only 2/3 of a mile away. Still had to stop 3 times to rest my arms and let the blood flow back into my fingers! :D
    Spent most of the rest of the day sedentary, so decided to take another walk before dinner... so nice to have the time to do that. :)
    Unfortunately the reason for the extra time was I couldn't get any work done, my old computer is crashing, and the new one (my Son built for me over the weekend), I couldn't get up and running... :s
    I'm hoping to get my computer crises fixed soon, but I will miss the down time.
  • Robandy12345
    Robandy12345 Posts: 265 Member
    MFP name: robandy12345
    Weight in days Sunday
    CW 234
    Daily: Jan 2
    Tracked: yes
    Calories: under
    Exercise: I play volleyball and basketball in the winter and softball in the summer
    Comments: I am just getting started back to watching my food intake.
    Goal is to lose 30 lbs. My last two jobs were at home being a Covid tracer. I kept in shape by biking on a stationary desk type desk. I've gained 20 lbs since that job ended. I am starting a new job next week at a desk so I have no idea what direction my weight will head.
    I've been in a few biggest loser groups here before and had much success.
    Let me know if I can help anyone. I have been a Fitbit advocate for many years.
    Thanks for listening.
    Peace to all!
    Bobby T.
  • HigginsTheBrave
    HigginsTheBrave Posts: 198 Member
    I kept in shape by biking on a stationary desk type desk.

    That is awesome!
  • frankwbrown
    frankwbrown Posts: 13,473 Member
    Daily Post: Tuesday, January 3

    Track: Yes
    Calories: Under (after adding exercise calories burned)
    Exercise: Yes (🧘‍♂️55 min; ☯ 57 min; 🤽‍♂️81 min; 🚶‍♂️1.5 mi/30 min; 👣10,141 steps)
  • WA_Teacher
    WA_Teacher Posts: 1,042 Member
    Hey Belly Flats! Question - is anyone else having an egg shortage in your area? I heard there is a nationwide shortage. I went to our store today, and shelves were 100% empty. I am bummed, because a hard boiled egg is the most filling snack I have discovered. I am resorting to string cheese, but it is not the same.... 🥚🍳🥚

    Same issue here in Washington State. If you can find eggs you’re limited to 1 or 2 cartons.
  • WA_Teacher
    WA_Teacher Posts: 1,042 Member
    Daily Post: Tuesday, Jan 3rd
    Track: Yes
    Calories: Under
    Exercise: 15 min Strength & 20 mins on treadmill
    Water= 50 oz. 🤔
    It was back to the classroom today and my water intake took a big hit.
  • MotivatedM3
    MotivatedM3 Posts: 110 Member
    Hello everyone.
    Name: MotivatedM3
    PW: 261.9
    CW: 260
    Day: Wednesday
  • pauletzl
    pauletzl Posts: 199 Member
    Daily post for January 3

    Tracked calories: yes. I was under my intake limit
    Activity: strength training 1 hr 475 active calories burned
    Total steps for the day: 12,526

    I’ve decided to give intermittent fasting a try. Not sure how it will go. I’m doing 14:10. 14 hrs fasting and 10 hrs eating. So far in the 3 days I’ve done it my only problem is I’m hungry. Hopefully that will go away soon. Have a good day everyone.
  • pauletzl
    pauletzl Posts: 199 Member
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  • Stimpy56
    Stimpy56 Posts: 609 Member
    Jan 3

    Track: Yes
    Carbs: Under (I do Atkins high protein - low carb)
    Exercise: Yes: 45 min -15 Treadmill & 30 Elliptical
    H20: 10 glasses
    Steps: 9,833
  • cormierannie
    cormierannie Posts: 5,875 Member
    cormierannie
    weigh in day wednesday
    pw: 137 pounds
    cw: 137 pounds
  • looneycatblue
    looneycatblue Posts: 1,524 Member
    pauletzl wrote: »
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    Thank you, I needed this today!
  • looneycatblue
    looneycatblue Posts: 1,524 Member
    Hello everyone.
    Name: MotivatedM3
    PW: 261.9
    CW: 260
    Day: Wednesday

    Well done!
  • looneycatblue
    looneycatblue Posts: 1,524 Member
    MFP name: robandy12345
    Weight in days Sunday
    CW 234
    Daily: Jan 2
    Tracked: yes
    Calories: under
    Exercise: I play volleyball and basketball in the winter and softball in the summer
    Comments: I am just getting started back to watching my food intake.
    Goal is to lose 30 lbs. My last two jobs were at home being a Covid tracer. I kept in shape by biking on a stationary desk type desk. I've gained 20 lbs since that job ended. I am starting a new job next week at a desk so I have no idea what direction my weight will head.
    I've been in a few biggest loser groups here before and had much success.
    Let me know if I can help anyone. I have been a Fitbit advocate for many years.
    Thanks for listening.
    Peace to all!
    Bobby T.

    Welcome Bobby! Maybe you can do some biking at your desk like before?
  • looneycatblue
    looneycatblue Posts: 1,524 Member
    looneycatblue

    Daily: Tue, Jan 3
    Tracked: Yes
    Calories: Surprised I was under
    Exercise: 0 x Walks, only 4,659 steps

    Comments: I woke up early enough for a walk, however it was raining, and being the wimp that I am, I skipped it. :p Eating was good throughout the day, knew I couldn't overdue it because I wasn't going to have my exercise calories to lean into... after dinner I really overdid it... but somehow was still just under... I need to stop the after dinner snacking!
  • frankwbrown
    frankwbrown Posts: 13,473 Member
    Daily Post: Wednesday, January 4

    Track: Yes
    Calories: Under (after adding exercise calories burned)
    Exercise: Yes (💪60 min; 💗21 min; 🤽‍♂️60 min; 👣10,101 steps)
  • Stimpy56
    Stimpy56 Posts: 609 Member
    Jan 4
    Track: Yes
    Carbs: Under 20
    Exercise: Yes: 45 min Treadmill
    H20: 10 glasses
    Steps: 9,502
  • WA_Teacher
    WA_Teacher Posts: 1,042 Member
    Daily Post: Wednesday, January 4th
    Track: Yes
    Calories: Under
    Exercise: 60 minutes iFit Treadmill w/ inclines
    Water = 86 oz
  • looneycatblue
    looneycatblue Posts: 1,524 Member
    Seeing your posts, I definitely need to up my water consumption!
  • leeniekat
    leeniekat Posts: 145 Member
    Username: MissGYST
    Weigh-in day: Wednesday
    Start Weight: 237.6
    12/30/22: 222.6
    1/4/23: 222.8
  • pauletzl
    pauletzl Posts: 199 Member
    Daily post for January 4

    Tracked calories: yes I was under my calorie limit
    Activity: indoor interval run 52 minutes 4.0 miles 602 active calories burned
    Total steps for the day: 16,645
    Water : 1 gallon
  • Stimpy56
    Stimpy56 Posts: 609 Member
    edited January 2023
    Stimpy56
    Weigh-in: Thursday
    PW: 255
    CW: 250

    The first week is always a big loss, but I would like to do 1 - 2 pounds a week loss.
  • looneycatblue
    looneycatblue Posts: 1,524 Member
    edited January 2023
    looneycatblue

    Daily: Wed, Jan 4
    Tracked: Yes
    Calories: Under
    Exercise: 0 x Walks, only 3,495 steps :#

    Comments: Raining again today. I'm not feeling bad about missing my walks though, I am taking advantage and sleeping in an extra 30+ minutes. The experts say sleep is also very important! I did much better last night on keeping the after dinner snacking under control. I love the Trader Joes Vanilla Meringues! So sweet, crunchy, and 4 fairly large ones for only 90 calories! o:)
  • looneycatblue
    looneycatblue Posts: 1,524 Member
    edited January 2023
    on the subject of - Eggs! My lunch today is:

    1/2 c. liquid egg whites, cooked in the microwave
    2 Tbs monterey jack cheese, (would have worked with just 1)
    1/4 avocado
    2 Tbs pico de gallo
    salt & pepper

    Really yummy and easy to make at work... just about 200 calories & 18 grams protein. :p

    What are you eating today?
  • Stimpy56
    Stimpy56 Posts: 609 Member
    Jan 5
    Track: Yes
    Carbs: Under 20
    Exercise: Yes: 45 min on Elliptical, I will be sore tomorrow.
    H20: 10 glasses
    Steps: 10,171
  • frankwbrown
    frankwbrown Posts: 13,473 Member
    Daily Post: Thursday, January 5

    Track: Yes
    Calories: Under (after adding exercise calories burned)
    Exercise: Yes (🧘‍♂️95 min; ☯ 76 min; 🤽‍♂️60 min; 👣10,202 steps)