SUMMER COUNTDOWN GOALS!
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Sunday
Workout: 8 miles run, 2m walk
Weigh In: 107.2 lbs
Nutrition: Unacceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)
This Week's Daily Goals
(asterisk * for each day accomplished. 7 possible; goal is at least 5 asterisks for each goal.)
1. Read Bible New Testament 1 chap/day. (1 Peter 2) *
2. Nutrition level Good or Acceptable daily.
3. 8 hours consecutive bedrest/day. *
4. Max 3 cigars/day; progress.*
5. Invest 1 hour/day minimum in something social outside work. *
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CeeBeeSlim wrote: »Have any of you ever used a coach to reach your fitness goals? Would you - if $ wasn’t a factor?
Personally, I would try it (if it was free) because I like getting feedback from another perspective with new ideas.0 -
CeeBeeSlim wrote: »Have any of you ever used a coach to reach your fitness goals? Would you - if $ wasn’t a factor?
If money wasn't a factor, yes, I would. I've worked loosely with coaches here and there, but the monthly fees I've just never been able to justify, even at a good price, it seems like most are over $200/month (or more) and just more than I feel I have to spend in addition to everything else I'd already be spending on food, workout equipment, etc.
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Good weekend here, and starting to settle back into the routine. Doesn't happen overnight but getting there.
Tweaking the HRT after my 10 week check in (which we moved up a few days), so fingers crossed that does the trick on the lingering issues I've got giving me problems.
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Monday
Workout: 6 miles CT, 2m walk
Weigh In: 106.7 lbs
Nutrition: Acceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)
This Week's Daily Goals
(asterisk * for each day accomplished. 7 possible; goal is at least 5 asterisks for each goal.)
1. Read Bible New Testament 1 chap/day. (1 Peter 3) **
2. Nutrition level Good or Acceptable daily.*
3. 8 hours consecutive bedrest/day. **
4. Max 3 cigars/day; progress.*
5. Invest 1 hour/day minimum in something social outside work. *0 -
Hi everyone. I hope this group is accepting new members. I have yet to figure out how mfp communities work and have been left disappointed with zero interaction. (Other than random men wanting to be friends) not looking for that, just want an accountability group to keep me on track. I've done noom for a year and am not renewing. Logging has helped me reach and maintain my final goal but the comminuty is where I got the support. Hope I have landed in the right place. 🤞1
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Hi everyone. I hope this group is accepting new members. I have yet to figure out how mfp communities work and have been left disappointed with zero interaction. (Other than random men wanting to be friends) not looking for that, just want an accountability group to keep me on track. I've done noom for a year and am not renewing. Logging has helped me reach and maintain my final goal but the comminuty is where I got the support. Hope I have landed in the right place. 🤞
This group has stayed at least minimally active for a while now, although like many groups tends to go up and down.
Another group I have been a part of long before they moved to MFP is the BLC (Biggest Loser Challenge) which has a team (the Power Prism Panthers) who are more focused on maintenance and personal goals than some of the other teams, although there are teams that are more challenge focused, etc, so whatever your "flavor" is there's probably a team for you. Their fall round just started last week, but the Registration link is here which should open at some point for the next round (or they may let a late comer in - that's outside my realm though lol) https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/140750-the-blc-biggest-loser-challenge-registration-team
Welcome to the group!
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Today is my "in office" day, which - on the one hand isn't the worst thing, at least it's only once a week, but when there is little to no reason for you to keep this chair warm rather than the one at home (where I don't have to deal with commuting, scheduling doggos, and can utilize breaks or down time to get stuff done....) I tend to still be a little grumpy about it. Having to get up EXTRA early just to beat the worst of the traffic doesn't help, but even leaving the house at 6:30 a few areas are starting to back up.
Took the baby bike in today though (Z125) so at least it made the ride in a bit more fun lol. That thing is such a hoot.0 -
CeeBeeSlim wrote: »Have any of you ever used a coach to reach your fitness goals? Would you - if $ wasn’t a factor?
Wondering if it could help but also wondering that if I know what I need to do, I should be able to just do it. But alas I don’t - at least long enough to reach my goals.
Life does get in the way but maybe if I put out $$ I’d be more invested?
I've hired a food freedom coach twice now. KellyLwellness dot com
"effective, research-based programs that help you finally listen to your body again & cut out diet culture noise - so you can stop feeling so damn crazy around food.
Once last year for 2-3 months and again started in September.
Having the $ in the game has helped me focus on what I need to do and, she offers a teaching course that helps me understand what is going on in my mind and ways to manage it better.
She has a podcast: https://www.kellylwellness.com/blog/001
and I pay monthly $29 so... a dollar a day. Totally worth it for me. I'm finally feeling like I am making babysteps forward again - which I had NOT been doing because after my mom's severe heart attack my emotions and nutrition went sideways.... also this shoulder injury has NOT helped in the least - being awak 3-4 times a night wincing in pain.... I know that plays into it.
Hit me up if you want more info on her. She is also on instagram. https://www.instagram.com/kellylwellness/?hl=en
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I have also had a Food Plan coach for 2 months. But I found it TOOO hard to follow her food plan. I'm sure it would have resulted in weight loss but, I couldn't eat the foods (and cook for my family). It just didn't work for me.
I have also done "Breanne Freeman/ BFIT" which has workouts (loved) and Nutrition (provided, with swaps, all in the right macros and calories) but again- the nutrition was "eat this for breakfast" this for lunch...and HOW in the heck am I supposed to feed the rest of my family. I"m sure it works for individuals who don't have others to feed. But it was too much for me.
the Food Freedom doesn't want me to track or weigh in but to go off of AM I HUNGRY? if so you should eat. AM I NOT HUNGRY? (Normally I answer NO) THen food isn't going to solve your problem sherry, right? (Right, that sucks big time). So what is your exact problem (I'm out of work and typing on Myfitnesspal at work instead of doing my job. I feel a little guilty and ashamed of this behavior). Well, I get that, so What COULD you be doing instead of 1) eating food that you're not hungry for and 2) typing on social media sites? What could you be doing that would be more3 work related? (taking a LinkedIN training course could work) How bout you try that.
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Hi everyone. I hope this group is accepting new members. I have yet to figure out how mfp communities work and have been left disappointed with zero interaction. (Other than random men wanting to be friends) not looking for that, just want an accountability group to keep me on track. I've done noom for a year and am not renewing. Logging has helped me reach and maintain my final goal but the comminuty is where I got the support. Hope I have landed in the right place. 🤞
HI. welcome! yes - we are always accepting new members here! I would LOVE to have you post more often. We've been kinda light in posts lately. ANd I normally don't post here on the weekends.
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Great ! Its always great to see other options that are available.HoneyBadger302 wrote: »
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Tuesday
Workout: 8m run, 2m walk
Weigh In: 107.8 lbs
Nutrition: Unacceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)
This Week's Daily Goals
(asterisk * for each day accomplished. 7 possible; goal is at least 5 asterisks for each goal.)
1. Read Bible New Testament 1 chap/day. (1 Peter 4) ***
2. Nutrition level Good or Acceptable daily.*
3. 8 hours consecutive bedrest/day. ***
4. Max 3 cigars/day; progress.**
5. Invest 1 hour/day minimum in something social outside work. *0 -
Hi everyone. I hope this group is accepting new members. I have yet to figure out how mfp communities work and have been left disappointed with zero interaction. (Other than random men wanting to be friends) not looking for that, just want an accountability group to keep me on track. I've done noom for a year and am not renewing. Logging has helped me reach and maintain my final goal but the comminuty is where I got the support. Hope I have landed in the right place. 🤞
Welcome Mary.
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justgirl81 wrote: »Tuesday
Workout: 8m run, 2m walk
Weigh In: 107.8 lbs
Nutrition: Unacceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)
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Mine said 108.0 today. ugh. No BM so maybe I can count that as 107
Why is getting to the number i WANT to be at so Friggen hard? !?!?!?!
Some days I think it would be easier if I just attempted anorexia ( joking, but you KNOW what I mean,right?!?!?) SO hard to eat LESS.
On another note....My MRI from my shoulder shows a torn Rotator cuff. A definite tear. ANY one have suggestions?
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Sorry to hear about your tear, Sherry! Hopefully you’ll get some helpful suggestions. You will be laying off any weight training tho, right?!?!
And thanks to you all for the coaching information. I’m sure it will help but then I think how can “eat less, move more” be so hard - even if I’m not perfect daily?!?! Ugh!
I’m also part of the group honeybadger is in. What a wonderful and aupportive group. I don’t post there as often, as everyone is so great at responding to each other, I feel guilty when I don’t. I think it’s a group that’s been going on for years.
Welcome Mary! We post here as often as we can unless some stressor gets in the way!0 -
@ceebeeslim - I hope I get suggestions from my Phys. Therapist. I am re-adjusting the weight training to be 1) only moves that do not make my shoulder hurt. 2) Lighter weights 3)Slower reps
I am also continuing to do more cardio - which will be modified to be 1) Elliptical mainly 2)some Millionaire Hoy Youtube that are "standing" only
Lately I've been worried and thinking of how this may be my mom's last thanksgiving/holiday season.... I guess any year COULD be that... but, after such a severe heart attack..... I just pray god gives her longer - but, how would you say it? My Faith in her living a long life is not as strong.
Today:
Elliptical intervals. Every 3-4 minutes on the elliptical I jumped off and did a back move on the back machine(located right next to the elliptical). Seated Rows (35#-45# 20x, 4 rounds), Standard Grip Pull downs(45#, 4 rounds). and then I attempted to do my own Shoulder rehab. Walking at noon and at 3pm.
Logged my food today.
If they say Abs are made in the kitchen, and that we need more protein - what the heck... lets try that for a few days (I kinda get side tracked after a few days......) Today its going well. My issue is keeping the streak alive. I jump around from thought to thought way to frequently.
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Wednesday
Workout: 5m walk
Weigh In: No weigh in
Nutrition: Acceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)
Thursday
Workout: 6m CT, 2m walk
Weigh In: 106.5 lbs
Nutrition: Acceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)
This Week's Daily Goals
(asterisk * for each day accomplished. 7 possible; goal is at least 5 asterisks for each goal.)
1. Read Bible New Testament 1 chap/day. (1 Peter 5, 2 Peter 1) *****
2. Nutrition level Good or Acceptable daily.***
3. 8 hours consecutive bedrest/day. *****
4. Max 3 cigars/day; progress.****
5. Invest 1 hour/day minimum in something social outside work. ***0 -
BM can definitely make a big difference.SherryRueter wrote: »
Mine said 108.0 today. ugh. No BM so maybe I can count that as 107
Why is getting to the number i WANT to be at so Friggen hard? !?!?!?!
Some days I think it would be easier if I just attempted anorexia ( joking, but you KNOW what I mean,right?!?!?) SO hard to eat LESS.
On another note....My MRI from my shoulder shows a torn Rotator cuff. A definite tear. ANY one have suggestions?
I think it's understandable to focus on the scale number, as it is a piece of objective data. If I were to focus on a piece of subjective data, such as how bloated my tummy appeared that day, I would be vulnerable to distortions. Measuring inches is likely the most reasonable data when trying to attain a more lean body, but I find it way too time consuming.
What did the doc say about your RC tear? operable? or just PT?
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I understand @SherryRueter! The feelings can be so scary and overwhelming. What I try to do is to dwell on the times brought G-d brought my mother through difficult health challenges and dwell on the supernatural things G-d can do - not what my natural brain is telling me.
Do you just have a feeling or is this something based on what the docs told you.
Docs told me my mom had a “massive” (a word I still hate hearing 13 years later) stroke on both sides of her brain and to prepare for the worst. She is still here, over 10 years later, talking, making people laugh. full of personality - just little to no short term memory and few instances of aggression.
Focus on your faith, dwell on how He brought you through and try to rest in his promises. Believe me it’s not always easy. 🙏🏽🙏🏽0 -
justgirl81 wrote: »SherryRueter wrote: »
Mine said 108.0 today. ugh. No BM so maybe I can count that as 107
Why is getting to the number i WANT to be at so Friggen hard? !?!?!?!
Some days I think it would be easier if I just attempted anorexia ( joking, but you KNOW what I mean,right?!?!?) SO hard to eat LESS.
On another note....My MRI from my shoulder shows a torn Rotator cuff. A definite tear. ANY one have suggestions?
What did the doc say about your RC tear? operable? or just PT?
The tear is operable or not, its completely up to me and what I feel I want to do. SO odd not to have a recommendation from him. The tear is in the front muscle - the bicep tear made sense. SO, I went to my physical Therapist, keith, and he did an assessment on me and I have super range of motion. its my shoulder blade and something else back in that area that seem to be weak, out of alignment and tight. So, my initial plan is to do a full course with Keith the PT and see if we can get me to sleeping again at night instead of wincing in pain.
The first thing is to not do much upper body so that it can rest and remove inflammation. So, slower walking and just less with my upper body.
then he gave me 2 strengthening moves to start with.
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Friday
Workout: 6m CT, 2m walk
Weigh In: 108.9 lbs (sad)
Nutrition: Acceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)
This Week's Daily Goals
(asterisk * for each day accomplished. 7 possible; goal is at least 5 asterisks for each goal.)
1. Read Bible New Testament 1 chap/day. (2 Peter 2) ******
2. Nutrition level Good or Acceptable daily.****
3. 8 hours consecutive bedrest/day. *****
4. Max 3 cigars/day; progress.*****
5. Invest 1 hour/day minimum in something social outside work. ****0 -
SherryRueter wrote: »
The tear is operable or not, its completely up to me and what I feel I want to do. SO odd not to have a recommendation from him. The tear is in the front muscle - the bicep tear made sense. SO, I went to my physical Therapist, keith, and he did an assessment on me and I have super range of motion. its my shoulder blade and something else back in that area that seem to be weak, out of alignment and tight. So, my initial plan is to do a full course with Keith the PT and see if we can get me to sleeping again at night instead of wincing in pain.
The first thing is to not do much upper body so that it can rest and remove inflammation. So, slower walking and just less with my upper body.
then he gave me 2 strengthening moves to start with.
I'm glad you have a plan. Just a thought.... will insurance cover surgery if you postpone it?
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Saturday
Workout: 6m CT, 2m walk
Weigh In: 107.9 lbs
Nutrition: Acceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)
This Week's Daily Goals
(asterisk * for each day accomplished. 7 possible; goal is at least 5 asterisks for each goal.)
1. Read Bible New Testament 1 chap/day. (2 Peter 3) *******
2. Nutrition level Good or Acceptable daily.*****
3. 8 hours consecutive bedrest/day. *****
4. Max 3 cigars/day; progress.******
5. Invest 1 hour/day minimum in something social outside work. *****0 -
justgirl81 wrote: »SherryRueter wrote: »
The tear is operable or not, its completely up to me and what I feel I want to do. SO odd not to have a recommendation from him. The tear is in the front muscle - the bicep tear made sense. SO, I went to my physical Therapist, keith, and he did an assessment on me and I have super range of motion. its my shoulder blade and something else back in that area that seem to be weak, out of alignment and tight. So, my initial plan is to do a full course with Keith the PT and see if we can get me to sleeping again at night instead of wincing in pain.
The first thing is to not do much upper body so that it can rest and remove inflammation. So, slower walking and just less with my upper body.
then he gave me 2 strengthening moves to start with.
I'm glad you have a plan. Just a thought.... will insurance cover surgery if you postpone it?
Yes, it should cover if I postpone it. I will assess that in Oct/nov. as I want to wait until December if I do surgery.
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CeeBeeSlim wrote: »I understand @SherryRueter! The feelings can be so scary and overwhelming. What I try to do is to dwell on the times brought G-d brought my mother through difficult health challenges and dwell on the supernatural things G-d can do - not what my natural brain is telling me.
Thank you and that’s an excellent way to look at it. Thank you.
It’s just a feeling not based on what the docs told me. And massive is not a good word!!!!
“She is still here, over 10 years later” , very blessed
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Sunday
Workout: 8m run, 2m walk
Weigh In: 108.8 lbs (terrible indigestion)
Nutrition: Unacceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)
This Week's Daily Goals
(asterisk * for each day accomplished. 7 possible; goal is at least 5 asterisks for each goal.)
1. Read Bible New Testament 1 chap/day. (1 John 1) *
2. Nutrition level Good or Acceptable daily.
3. 8 hours consecutive bedrest/day. *
4. Max 3 cigars/day; progress.*
5. Invest 1 hour/day minimum in something social outside work. *0 -
September weight goal: 106
1. 🥛= I met my water goal
2. ✍️= I logged all my food
3. 🚶= Steps (10,000+)
4. 🏋️= Exercise (stretch/strength/cardio)
5. 📚= I read for at least 30 minutes
6. 🧮= I stuck to my meal Plan
7. 🥏= Calorie Burn over 2000
8. 💊= I took my supplements
❌ = missed
Sep 20:🥛✍️🚶🏋️📚🧮🥏💊
Sep 21:🥛✍️🚶🏋️📚🧮❌💊 (108.2)
Sep 22:🥛✍️🚶🏋️📚🧮🥏💊 (108.4)
Lunch Sunday:
Dinner Sunday:
Sodium is TOO HIGH! Protein is on point. Calories were about 1500 so, good!
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Monday
Workout: 6 miles CT, 2m walk
Weigh In: 108.2 lbs
Nutrition: Acceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)
This Week's Daily Goals
(asterisk * for each day accomplished. 7 possible; goal is at least 5 asterisks for each goal.)
1. Read Bible New Testament 1 chap/day. (1 John 2) **
2. Nutrition level Good or Acceptable daily.*
3. 8 hours consecutive bedrest/day. **
4. Max 3 cigars/day; progress.**
5. Invest 1 hour/day minimum in something social outside work. *0 -
September weight goal: 106
1. 🥛= I met my water goal
2. ✍️= I logged all my food
3. 🚶= Steps (10,000+)
4. 🏋️= Exercise (stretch/strength/cardio)
5. 📚= I read for at least 30 minutes
6. 🧮= I stuck to my meal Plan
7. 🥏= Calorie Burn over 2000
8. 💊= I took my supplements
❌ = missed
Sep 21:🥛✍️🚶🏋️📚🧮🥏💊
Sep 22:🥛✍️🚶🏋️📚🧮❌💊 (108.2)
Sep 23:🥛✍️🚶🏋️📚🧮🥏💊 (108.4)
Sep 24:🥛✍️🚶🏋️📚🧮🥏💊 (105.6)
WHOOSH there it is! I've been super diligent on my eating. AND it shows.
And, lower sodium - that helps too.
@justagirl81 How are you coming on goal #4? Have you been able to reduce it?
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Thanks for the inspiration, @SherryRueter. I needed that kick! I can dwell too much on my lifting reps, tempo, sets etc - and while that’s important - it’s nutrition, nutrition, NUTRITION!!!
Great job! Congrats!! 👏👏👏👏👏1 -
Tuesday
Workout: 6 miles CT, 2m walk
Weigh In: 108.8 lbs
Nutrition: Unacceptable (Good/Acceptable/Unacceptable/Terrible)
This Week's Daily Goals
(asterisk * for each day accomplished. 7 possible; goal is at least 5 asterisks for each goal.)
1. Read Bible New Testament 1 chap/day. (1 John 3) ***
2. Nutrition level Good or Acceptable daily.*
3. 8 hours consecutive bedrest/day. ***
4. Max 3 cigars/day; progress.***
5. Invest 1 hour/day minimum in something social outside work. **0
