Mardi without the Gras - March Accountability Thread
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45, 5'7"
SW Trend: 158.2
End GW: ~128-132 (but may adjust up as I get closer due to potentially more muscle mass than when I was previously at that weight)
Mar Goal: Minimum 7.5K steps/day (that may go up with the treadmill); weight trending downward; 2 pounds down (trend ideal)
3/6/24: 157.6
3/20/24: 155.0
Today was a low weigh in (had a huge lunch and ended up not wanting dinner), but saw 155's more than once.
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Tuesday
Workout: 8 miles run
Weigh In: 109.2
Nutrition: Terrible (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)
Goals:
1. Read entire Bible in order starting w/ New Testament 1 chapter/day. (Luke 7)
2. Reach 104.0 lbs by 3/20/24
3. Hit all timemarks 5 minutes early. (1p/9p/11p/10a)0 -
I don't feel like doing this today....
help...
Do you just throw in the towel some days at 9am and go whatever. Today is a "this doesn't matter" day.
I almost wish we had a Facebook messenger group so we could interact more closely.3 -
SherryRueter wrote: »I don't feel like doing this today....
help...
Do you just throw in the towel some days at 9am and go whatever. Today is a "this doesn't matter" day.
I almost wish we had a Facebook messenger group so we could interact more closely.
I've had those days, but I've also found that a "moment" isn't the end of the world. So a meal, or a dessert, or dealing with some munchies - workouts, well, I've been pretty bad about that myself lately, so can't say that I've got great advice there other than, again, something is better than nothing. So a 5 min walk is better than sitting on the couch.
Re: FB group - you know, I actually still have one sitting out there (I think), I could revive it and make it private with a link here if folks would be interested. I actually like that idea as I'm not on MFP daily, and definitely not all day.2 -
@honeybadger302 I would totally do a FB group. It would be so much more accessible for me. I too only pop on MFP mainly 1-2x a day.0
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@HoneyBadger302 Id be interested in a group, id prefer a discord group though… i try not to be on facebook.0
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Hi all! Been away for a few days... Fighting a cold, so diet and exercise are sort of lost causes to me right now. Haven't run since Monday, and have been pretty much eating what I want when I want. Went to work sick yesterday, which was a big mistake (used almost an entire box of tissues, and I feel bad for my poor students who were stuck in the room watching me blow my nose), so making up for it by staying in bed all day today. The kids have a test, and I was torn between wanting to be there to answer their questions and thinking that my constant sniffles would be a distraction. So opted to stay home today. Slept for 12 hours, and I'm actually feeling better than I was yesterday. Hopefully if I keep resting, that will help and I'll be back to normal soon.
I'd be interested in a facebook group as well! I don't know much about discord, so not sure if that would be something I would be interested in.1 -
Progress check-in: I've been hovering around the same weight for almost a month now. Lost pretty rapidly and consistently through Jan-Feb, so I think I got complacent. I know that I haven't been strict with calories (especially snacking), and that's going to be the key to getting back on track. But it's HARD! I've also increased my running significantly (which increases my hunger - a vicious cycle!), so maybe some of it is muscle. Hard to tell!
At least I haven't been gaining! I've been staying very steady, fluctuating up and down about 1 lb depending on the day, which is within a pretty normal zone of day to day fluctuation.2 -
Wednesday
Workout: 8 miles crosstrainer
Weigh In: 106.9
Nutrition: Acceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)
Goals:
1. Read entire Bible in order starting w/ New Testament 1 chapter/day. (Luke 8)
2. Reach 104.0 lbs by 3/27/24
3. Hit all timemarks 15 minutes early. (1p/9p/11p/10a)
I'm making some changes in hopes to improve my digestion. I'm increasing healthy fats even more so and GABA. Eliminating Tryptophan and Magnesium.0 -
ScienceofTeaching wrote: »Progress check-in: I've been hovering around the same weight for almost a month now. Lost pretty rapidly and consistently through Jan-Feb, so I think I got complacent. I know that I haven't been strict with calories (especially snacking), and that's going to be the key to getting back on track. But it's HARD! I've also increased my running significantly (which increases my hunger - a vicious cycle!), so maybe some of it is muscle. Hard to tell!
At least I haven't been gaining! I've been staying very steady, fluctuating up and down about 1 lb depending on the day, which is within a pretty normal zone of day to day fluctuation.
I can relate! I find that being mindful to get enough protein and fat (before junk carbs) helps to keep my appetite more in check.... when I make myself do it that is. lol0 -
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Where is everyone from? Florida here.
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Memphis TN
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Pittsburgh, PA1
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Yesterday 1as 100% on plan. FELT SOO FREEKING GOOD;
an account I follow on Insta gram: @Zachcoen - Loving his recipes lately.
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Thursday
Workout: 6 miles crosstrainer
Weigh In: 107.2
Nutrition: Acceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)
Goals:
1. Read entire Bible in order starting w/ New Testament 1 chapter/day. (Luke 9)
2. Reach 104.0 lbs by 3/27/24
3. Hit all timemarks 15 minutes early. (1p/9p/11p/10a)
I'm making some changes in hopes to improve my digestion and sleep quality. I'm increasing healthy fats even more so (and possibly adding GABA). Eliminating Magnesium!0 -
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SherryRueter wrote: »Yesterday 1as 100% on plan. FELT SOO FREEKING GOOD;
an account I follow on Insta gram: @Zachcoen - Loving his recipes lately.
Way to go girl!0 -
Im from Alaska, but currently stationed in Mississippi for one more year.
@SherryRueter Discord is an app (apple or windows) that allows users to connect in established groups and have the ability to organize multiple threads for voice chat, texting, and/or video chat. Im currently in a couple for bookclubs and mom’s gorups and i love it! You could probably find some fitness or mfp groups on there already. It may not be for yall though since it might be more trouble to get one going. If i find an established one though, i will send a link in case anyone wanted to check it out.
Heres link where you can search for discord servers/groups: https://discord.com/servers0 -
Heres a diet and nutrition discord group:
https://discord.com/servers/diet-nutrition-6043415320859770890 -
Here’s another one with 3k members 250online right now:
https://discord.com/servers/wholehearted-health-831869447488274463 “A discord for like minded individuals wanting to pursue a healthy lifestyle both physically and mentally. Participate in fitness events, our monthly book club, share healthy lifestyle tips + recipes, and make genuine long lasting friendships + accountability partners”0 -
You know what never mind on the discord groups. The ones already out there, like the ones i linked are so big its hard to really connect with anybody or feel the need to be accountable when youre lost in the sea of members1
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Friday
Workout: 5 mile walk
Weigh In: no weigh in
Nutrition: good (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)
Saturday
Workout: 8 mile run
Weigh In: 107.7
Nutrition: Terrible (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)
Goals:
1. Read entire Bible in order starting w/ New Testament 1 chapter/day. (Luke 10 and 11)
2. Reach 104.0 lbs by 3/27/24
3. Hit all timemarks 15 minutes early. (1p/9p/11p/10a)
Ugh. Was majorly exasted today. I'm going to try Magnesium for sleep instead of GABA.0 -
Sunday
Workout: 8 mile run
Weigh In: 107.5
Nutrition: Acceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)
Goals:
1. Read entire Bible in order starting w/ New Testament 1 chapter/day. (Luke 12)
2. Reach 104.0 lbs by 3/27/24
3. Hit all timemarks 15 minutes early. (1p/9p/11p/10a)
Been so nauseous and tired.1 -
My weekend went well. A 4 day streak of being 100% on plan.
Sometimes not saying anything helps MORE than getting it into the universe
Things I'm proud of today.
No cheats for 4 days
Besides that pre workout, I've given up Caffeine!
Listening to an audio book "How not to die" - Enjoying it *(and the author has a podcast, so I'm binging that as well).
** listened to his one on Aspartame and OMG.... that stuff could be lethal ** at least how he explains it.
Its SO amazing what eating more fruits and vegetables can do for you.
I've never fully submitted to being a vegan, vegetarian etc. etc.
I prefer to say I eat a lot of veggies and fruits compared to the average american.
This book though has me thinking about a whole foods plant based forward lifestyle.
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@Kitri2020 thanks for the info. I'll have to check it out.0
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Monday
Workout: 8 mile crosstrainer
Weigh In: 108.3 lbs
Nutrition: Unacceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)
Goals:
1. Read entire Bible in order starting w/ New Testament 1 chapter/day. (Luke 13)
2. Reach 104.0 lbs by 3/27/24
3. Hit all timemarks 15 minutes early. (1p/9p/11p/10a)0 -
SherryRueter wrote: »My weekend went well. A 4 day streak of being 100% on plan.
Sometimes not saying anything helps MORE than getting it into the universe
Things I'm proud of today.
No cheats for 4 days
Besides that pre workout, I've given up Caffeine!
So happy for your success!
As for plant diet, have you ever looked into pescatarian or paleo?0 -
I don't really want to be boxed in by a specific diet. I'm sure I am mostly something but, overall - I will eat meat (*presently do) most meals. I am intrigued by dairy free but, I like yogurt and the non dairy yogurts seem not the direction for me. But - i'm very reduced dairy I believe. I do eat a lot of fruits and veggies and starchy carbs. Little processed. Candy yes.
but Alot of this is just a work in progress. really just don't want to live my life by food rules.
Yesterday ate at calorie maint.
Today I want to be watchful to eat below calorie goal.
Workout - total body strength and some agility.
Day 5 - had some chocolate candies - not counting that as a cheat but as a mental health thing. I didn't go over on calories thus, just a few I guess and I didn't die yet or get pregnant from eating them so, I guess its all okay. I do believe that the stuff -- over time -- can have very bad impacts on our health.
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