FALL FITNESS!

CeeBeeSlim
CeeBeeSlim Posts: 1,358 Member
Ready to crush our goals before the end of the year?! Will try to break up my goals into milestones - Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas! Hopefully this will make them more psychologically manageable and achievable.

Generally, I hope to lose about 10 pounds of fluff I gained from the bulking last year. It’s like my body liked the eating and doesn’t like the deficit!! Discipline discipline discipline.

What’s driving me is not wanting to have that feeling where once again for the 900 gabazillionth time - I’m making my NY resolution a weight loss one.
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  • HoneyBadger302
    HoneyBadger302 Posts: 2,085 Member
    Final quarter of the year - at this point my annual goal is impossible (in any kind of healthy and sustainable way) but I also have dealt with a lot of "unforeseen" health-related items that I seem to be successfully resolving thus far.
    So this last quarter is to get my "healthy habits" back to being the norm instead of the exception. Will take some doing as I can't pretend that I didn't get used to being a bit lazier than normal!
    AM workouts (ST) 4x/week; 7500 steps minimum 5x/week; track my food (even if I miss my goals) 5x/week; keep my Power List going.
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,373 Member
    edited September 25
    What CHALLENGES you makes you STRONGER.
    Just think about that. When you have to go thru a challenging time in life, you come out of it stronger.
    SO I am making my goal a challenge - and trying to come out stronger.

    October weight goal: 102
    October Use PROTEIN not carbs. If I'm hungry, I can have a protein - Not a carb.

    1. 🥛= I met my water goal (80-120oz)
    2. ✍️= I logged all my food (LOSEIT app)
    3. 🚶= Steps (10,000+) (Apple watch)
    4. 🏋️= Exercise (Yoga/strength/cardio)
    5. 📚= I read for at least 30 minutes (I skip this one SO much)
    6. 🧮= I stuck to my calorie targets (1500-1800. 108g+Prot. 50gFat. 125g carb)
    7. 🥏= Calorie Burn range 1950-2000 ( hard as it gets darker)
    8. 💊= I took my supplements (presently that's Aleve)

    ❌ = missed

    🥛✍️🚶🏋️📚🧮🥏💊

    Sep 24: 🥛✍️🚶🏋️❌❌🥏💊
  • CeeBeeSlim
    CeeBeeSlim Posts: 1,358 Member
    @SherryRueter - you have trouble reaching 10k steps daily or your exercise? I have an Apple Watch and trying to see how to use challenges if you’re up for one!!
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,373 Member
    edited September 26
    @CeeBeeSlim - I have been getting 12,000 -22,000 steps daily (including my daily workout) on my apple watch. I want to ensure I am getting at least 10,000 - which right now is NOT an issue. Sometimes, I think I'm getting in too much walking. I have an apple watch also.

    October weight goal: 102
    October Use PROTEIN not carbs. If I'm hungry, I can have a protein - Not a carb.
    I will weigh in Oct 10th. 20th and 30th.

    1. 🥛= I met my water goal (80-120oz)
    2. ✍️= I logged all my food (LOSEIT app)
    3. 🚶= Steps (10,000+) (Apple watch)
    4. 🏋️= Exercise (Yoga/strength/cardio)
    5. 📚= I read for at least 30 minutes (I skip this one SO much)
    6. 🧮= I stuck to my calorie targets (1500-1800. 108g+Prot. 50gFat. 125g carb)
    7. 🥏= Calorie Burn range 1950-2000 ( hard as it gets darker)
    8. 💊= I took my supplements (presently that's Aleve)

    ❌ = missed

    🥛✍️🚶🏋️📚🧮🥏💊
    Sep 25: 🥛✍️🚶🏋️📚🧮🥏💊
    Sep 24: 🥛✍️🚶🏋️❌❌🥏💊
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,373 Member
    @justgirl81 - We're over here.
  • CeeBeeSlim
    CeeBeeSlim Posts: 1,358 Member
    Wow @SherryRueter! 12k to 22k steps?!?! I have to work real hard to get 10k!

    Finishing up iron next week and then 12 weeks to Christmas.

    Wondering to do Fuel, then Beast Mode or kettlebell, then 24 days to Christmas. Week off here and there OR

    The iron/fuel combo - 12 weeks.

    What would you do??
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,373 Member
    @ceebeeslim What i ahve read is that Fuel is faster paced and has some cardio mixed in.
    Iron is better for building muscle, fuel is better if you want more of a calorie burn.
    and that Beast mode is very similar to IRON. I looked at the schedule for it and, it has the splits I normally get in my week.

    What matters more... YOU KNOW THIS... is that you (and ME) get ontop of our nutrition and STOP eating the junk that fuels our urge/reward center.

    I'd gladly become applewatch friends with you. I think that entails me adding you to my contacts on my phone/phone # sharing :wink:

    To add more steps to your day:
    Plan on taking a 5-10 minute walk at 8am, 10am, 12pm, 3pm and 5pm.
    Each walk gives me about 2000 steps. Use your watch to see when you hit the 3minutes away from your house, then just turn around and walk back.

    ANOTHER way to get in steps.... MILLIONAIRE HOY fitness on youtube has 15min videos that are for 2000 steps and more. He has some crazy cardio challenges. I enjoy his 5K videos as well.
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,373 Member

    ** What went wrong with 9.26 today.... My mind was fixated on the fact that I was around 1200 calories the day before (25th) so I had ROOM to eat snacks. AND then I didn't log a single thing in the LOSEIT app. so I kept derailing my food all day long. ***

    from my reading this morning:
    Every single one of us deviates from our nutrition and
    exercise plan from time to time, whether it’s unplanned
    snacks or one-pound burgers, extra fries, and a 20 ounce
    shake. We’re not robots, we’re human. Our behavior is
    more complex than simply “doing the thing and making
    no mistakes.” Plus, there’s a whole middle ground that
    gets completely overlooked
    when the only options are

    0 or 100. More often than not, I’d argue that all-or-nothing
    leaves you with, well, nothing. It‘s those who focus on
    consistently doing their best, learning from mistakes, and
    getting back to consistency that always win.

    Essentially, what separates those who succeed from those who fail is
    how they respond to the screw ups.

    From now on, I want you to embrace the fact that
    mistakes happen. Learn from them, grow from them,
    and never let a few mistakes keep you from getting
    back on track.

    October weight goal: 102
    October Use PROTEIN not carbs. If I'm hungry, I can have a protein - Not a carb.
    I will weigh in Oct 10th. 20th and 30th.

    1. 🥛= I met my water goal (80-120oz)
    2. ✍️= I logged all my food (LOSEIT app)
    3. 🚶= Steps (10,000+) (Apple watch)
    4. 🏋️= Exercise (Yoga/strength/cardio)
    5. 📚= I read for at least 30 minutes (I skip this one SO much)
    6. 🧮= I stuck to my calorie targets (1500-1800. 108g+Prot. 50gFat. 125g carb)
    7. 🥏= Calorie Burn range 1950-2000 ( hard as it gets darker)
    8. 💊= I took my supplements (presently that's Aleve)

    ❌ = missed

    🥛✍️🚶🏋️📚🧮🥏💊
    Sep 26: 🥛❌🚶🏋️📚❌🥏💊
    Sep 25: 🥛✍️🚶🏋️📚🧮🥏💊
    Sep 24: 🥛✍️🚶🏋️❌❌🥏💊
  • CeeBeeSlim
    CeeBeeSlim Posts: 1,358 Member
    @SherryRueter - stop making sense, will ya!! 🤣🤣

    You’re right - it’s avoidant behavior. I know I need to
    focus on what I’m eating eating eating!!! But since I feel I’m failing on that part I’m focusing on 2k vs 4K steps, lunges vs step ups - not where my focus should be.

    Okay - countdown to the holidays. Consistency. Progress not perfection. We got this!!
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,373 Member
    Just got a text from my brother that he wants to talk about mom. Ugh. Here I thought she was doing well. Her BP looks good her BNP looks good. I’m so afraid my brothers will want me to put her in a nursing home and I don’t want that yet.

    Feeling anxious /worried/ whatever.
    I really wish I want my mom’s primary responsible person. I don’t wanna be. It’s uncomfortable. Praying tonight God will help me thru whatever it is.

    Food ended well tonight. Not a bad day numbers wise. (Tracking).
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,373 Member
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    Yesterday’s totals - I made extra efforts to be active. Calorie burn was 2134 - it’s been 1950-1990 for the past week.

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  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,373 Member
    edited September 28
    Have you all ever done your macros?

    I have but, always find re reading helpful

    Reading in the macro book and Sharing : jcijxczca489.png


    So I’ve decided my protein goal is 108-120
    My fat target is 50g and
    The remainder is for carbs (which will depend on the overall calories). Somewhere between 100-229g (1300-1800cal).
  • CeeBeeSlim
    CeeBeeSlim Posts: 1,358 Member
    @SherryRueter I’ve tried with macros but just can’t find a way to hit my protein goals (around 120). I hate cottage cheese, yogurt, etc so have to fill up with protein powders, bars, shakes. Not bad I guess but not great.

    Can your mom not live independently? I feel for you!
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,373 Member
    I’m not sure if she can live independently without a little help from my brothers. But isn’t that with most older women? My brother happened to be just having a day…. And needed to have someone to vent to. Without his wife , he is lonely. And only 60.


    I have a few cookbooks from Breanne freeman and her style of cooking helps me. I enjoy her recipes- just have never “only followed” them. That’s what I think I want to start to do , commit to 1 meal a day the first week of October.

    Today I tried it and went well until my son wanted Mexican. I wanted to be in a deficit (and would have been) but had not planned for the meal out. Oh well.


    Breakfast oats:
    1/4c dry oats
    3/4c water
    Cook .

    Combine:
    1/3c almond milk
    1 scoop chocolate protein of choice

    Slowly add that to the oats.

    Approx. 300 cal and 28-30g protein.
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,373 Member
    Okay I meal planned thru Thursday. If I stick to what I’ve planned and pre logged I will be golden.


    IFFFFFF


    Huge little word
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,373 Member
    edited September 30
    What I am learning by tracking below..
    1) I go above my calorie range a LOT of the time. Most of that is boredom or stress eating.
    Urges. Not hunger.

    Todays Goal - Be ALL in for October. Get ALL of these EVERY SINGLE DAY.
    #ALL_IN_OCTOBER

    **Because losing weight once is all I want to do, and doing it 100% will get me that result the quickest. Where as restarting every 2 days is the slowest way to do it.


    October weight goal: 102
    October Use PROTEIN not carbs. If I'm hungry, I can have a protein - Not a carb.
    I will weigh in Oct 10th. 20th and 30th.

    1. 🥛= I met my water goal (80-120oz)
    2. ✍️= I logged all my food (LOSEIT app)
    3. 🚶= Steps (10,000+) (Apple watch)
    4. 🏋️= Exercise (Yoga/strength/cardio)
    5. 📚= I read for at least 30 minutes (I skip this one SO much)
    6. 🧮= I stuck to my calorie targets (1500-1800. 108g+Prot. 50gFat. 125g carb)
    7. 🥏= Calorie Burn range 1950-2000 ( hard as it gets darker)
    8. 💊= I took my supplements (presently that's Aleve)

    ❌ = missed

    🥛✍️🚶🏋️📚🧮🥏💊
    Sep 29: 🥛✍️🚶🏋️📚❌🥏💊
    Sep 28: 🥛✍️🚶🏋️📚❌🥏💊
    Sep 27: 🥛✍️🚶🏋️📚🧮🥏💊
    Sep 26: 🥛❌🚶🏋️📚❌🥏💊
    Sep 25: 🥛✍️🚶🏋️📚🧮🥏💊
    Sep 24: 🥛✍️🚶🏋️❌❌🥏💊
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,373 Member
    I've never purchased a SPANX pant. but just ordered this and excited for it.
    It will look nice for work.
    AND... Kinda for motivation to go ALL IN all week. ITs my reward for Sunday... I plan to wear it SUNDAY (Oct 6th) because I will have completed a week of ALL IN.

    I tried it on in Dillards (for fun) and then found it on Amazon for $10 less. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZV8GFS?ref_=pe_386300_442618370_TE_sc_as_ri_0
  • justgirl81
    justgirl81 Posts: 465 Member
    Sunday
    Workout: 8 miles run, 3 mile walk
    Weigh In: 107.9 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. (Jude 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. *
  • justgirl81
    justgirl81 Posts: 465 Member
    edited September 30
    I wondered where everyone was. LOL :D I appreciate you coming back for me Sherry. I think you acted like The Good Shepard Jesus Christ returning for the one lost lamb. :)<3
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,373 Member
    @justgirl81 The good shepherd is one of my favorite VBS songs.

    #ALL IN FOR October GOALS:


    October weight goal: 102
    October Use PROTEIN not carbs. If I'm hungry, I can have a protein - Not a carb.

    I will weigh in Oct 7th, 10th. 20th and 30th.

    100% of the time:
    1. 🧮= I stuck to my calorie target (1300-1600)
    2. 🥩 =90g-120g+Protein
    3. 🥏= 700+ Activity Calorie on apple watch

    extra credit:
    4. 🚶= Steps (10,000+) (Apple watch)
    5. 🏋️= Exercise (Yoga/strength/cardio)
    6. 🥛= Suja Green Drink w/cinnamon b4 supper 75% of time
    7. 💊= I took my supplements (presently that's Aleve- add vinegar 2ts/b4 meal 1x/day)
  • CeeBeeSlim
    CeeBeeSlim Posts: 1,358 Member
    #ALL IN - love it! Gonna steal this mantra! It’s always strange to me that I KNOW WHAT TO DO! AND how awful I feel when i don’t!

    So why do I do what I know I shouldn’t do?! Any therapists out there?!?! 🤪🤪
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,373 Member
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    Today great- 100% so far
  • carmen00i
    carmen00i Posts: 2 Member
    Trying to get into size 6 by January 2025!
    That’s mean to lose 10kg
    Wondering if anyone does it in 4 mths?
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,373 Member
    Rest day/ cardio core ✅


    Oct 1: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ 🥛 💊


    1. 🧮= I stuck to my calorie target (1300-1600)
    2. 🥩 =90g-120g+Protein
    3. 🥏= 650+ Activity Calorie on Apple Watch
    Bonus:
    4. 🚶= Steps (10,000+) (Apple watch)
    5. 🏋️= Exercise (Yoga/strength/cardio)
    6. 🥛= Suja Green Drink w/cinnamon b4 supper 75% of time
    7. 💊=
  • justgirl81
    justgirl81 Posts: 465 Member
    Monday
    Workout: 6 miles CT, 2 mile walk
    Weigh In: 107.9 lbs
    Nutrition: Good :) (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. (Revelations 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. **
  • justgirl81
    justgirl81 Posts: 465 Member
    edited October 1

    Todays Goal - Be ALL in for October. Get ALL of these EVERY SINGLE DAY.
    #ALL_IN_OCTOBER

    Wow Sherry. Reminded me of something I just read....
    Brene Brown, "To practice courage, compassion, and connection is to look at life and the people around us, and say, “I'm all in.”"
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,373 Member
    CeeBeeSlim wrote: »
    #ALL IN - love it! Gonna steal this mantra! It’s always strange to me that I KNOW WHAT TO DO! AND how awful I feel when i don’t!

    So why do I do what I know I shouldn’t do?! Any therapists out there?!?! 🤪🤪


    Human nature. Diet culture saying “you can’t enjoy THIS or THAT if you want to lose weight.” But you can enjoy this and that. You know that it’s simply, portions and eating when hungry. And really sitting with the emotional state and recognizing I am satisfied. That food tastes great I could eat a lot more but, I am satisfied. You can have chocolate everyday and lose weight if you’re listening to your body and NOT your urges.

    Welcome @carmen00i - I would think you could lose 1-2# a week if you went #All In. But also, make it sustainable. A lifestyle change so you don’t rebound .

  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,373 Member
    justgirl81 wrote: »

    Todays Goal - Be ALL in for October. Get ALL of these EVERY SINGLE DAY.
    #ALL_IN_OCTOBER

    Wow Sherry. Reminded me of something I just read....
    Brene Brown, "To practice courage, compassion, and connection is to look at life and the people around us, and say, “I'm all in.”"



    Sounds like it was a good book 📖. I haven’t heard of BBROWN
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,373 Member
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    100%- just need a little walk …
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    Today great- 100% so far
  • SherryRueter
    SherryRueter Posts: 3,373 Member


    Oct 2: 30min Youtube Brian Kest Yoga. 30min Ellip. 10Min PT exercises
    Oct 1: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ 🥛💊 {Rest day/ cardio core ✅
    Sept 30: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ ]X 💊 Upper body lift.
    Sept 29: 🧮. 🥩 🥏 🚶 🏋️ ]X 💊 Upper body lift.


    1. 🧮= I stuck to my calorie target (1300-1600)
    2. 🥩 =90g-120g+Protein
    3. 🥏= 650+ Activity Calorie on Apple Watch
    Bonus:
    4. 🚶= Steps (10,000+) (Apple watch)
    5. 🏋️= Exercise (Yoga/strength/cardio)
    6. 🥛= Suja Green Drink w/cinnamon b4 supper 75% of time



    * TO DO TODAY *
    Plan out Lower Body day for tomorrow