Ravenclaw Common Room

For those who haven't - make sure you post your November goals along with your weigh-ins so that Sue will be able to get started on the new information. I'm sure she'd appreciate having it all ready for her when she gets a chance to collect it all.

Hope everyone had a fantastic Halloween! I splurged a little, but nowhere near how much I normally would have (or even as much as I wanted to :P).

Goal for November: 182lbs

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Discussion Topic
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While I'm on the subject of measurements and body fat...

How many of you just randomly chose a goal weight? I know I did, but I didn't really know if it was a healthy goal. According to the BMI chart, the healthy range for me is between 111 and 150 pounds. I just can't see 111 being a healthy weight for me and I'm very close to 150, but I still have quite a bit of body fat hanging on.

After reading this, I went looking for a good body fat calculator and found this great site: http://www.bmi-calculator.net/body-fat-calculator/ . Not only does it calculate your percent of body fat, it tells you how to set a realistic goal weight on the next screen: http://www.bmi-calculator.net/body-fat-calculator/body-fat-chart.php

So, how close do each of you come to what you had already set as your goal weight? I was only off by about 2 pounds, so I'm feeling like I've set a realistic and healthy goal for myself! :drinker:

I wouldn't say I randonly chose my original goal weight of 125 -I started by looking at the BMI chart which says I should weigh 104-136- I figured being in my mid 30's with 2 kids I should pick a number on the higher end of the scale. But after losing and seeing my body I switched my goal to 120.
This chart gives my current body fat % as 25% (ouch!!!)
If my goal is 21% body fat my goal weight 124.8.
If my goal is 18% body fat my goal weight is 120.8

I went to this other website that said most women my age and height would consider 118 a goal- so I'm in the ball park.

Hi Everyone,

Hope you guys had an awesome Halloween. Im pulling an all nighter at work so just dropping by to say hi. Have a great day everyone

Happy November everyone! Resisted the urge to eat our bowl of goodies. Only had 3 pieces and still stayed within caloric goal.

Last night I purchased a pedal exerciser and assembled it. My plan is to do some cardio while I sit at my desk. Hopefully this will be my fix for including exercise into the week. At least for now.

Have a good one!

So many things to say! o.o Here we go...

Hope your work day goes well, Sue, and your eye feels much better by morning!
Sundancer, sorry to hear the power situation hasn't improved yet Maybe it'll be 'lights on' for you tomorrow!
_gwen, I *love* the photo weight/height sites you posted -- very helpful
lottee1000 - Hope you are doing okay and that you've gotten settled somewhere by now. Sounds stressful, among other things.
Gooooooo liz!
Woohooo for desj16! You're awesome!
Scarlett -- seriously impressed, that is a HUGE drop %!

Other than that, I had an amazing day at work yesterday (got to dress up and hand out treats and have a team dinner, which was fun). And today was pretty good as well, with the exception of the fact that I bit my lip yesterday when chewing gum and have now managed to re-bite it at LEAST three times today. *sigh*

Grats to everyone who lost! And for those who didn't, keep at it because you will! I honestly believe my loss has been so consistent because when I started my diet this time, I didn't just start some fad diet.....I did a lifestyle change! I no longer eat the processed foods so much (if it comes needing to be prepared out of a box, it's not on my diet). I hardly eat beef anymore, mostly tons of veggies, fruits, probiotics, and lean proteins (tuna, salmon, chicken breast, turkey burger/bacon). And very few carbs. It's a rare day when I get close to my carb limit for the day and usually if I go over, it's because it's been a cheat day and I ate something bad. I also try to eat my carbs by mid afternoon, and none after if I can help it. And honestly I don't beat myself up working out. I have a very active job, and most weeks I try to work out 5 times a week, with two for sure rest days. But you know, whatever works! I started my serious dieting/exercise at the beginning of August and have officially lost 30 pounds in 3 months! And I don't starve myself, because all that does is pull the rug out from under your diet. Anyways, not sure why I blabbed so much, but if even ONE thing I said can help someone to maybe lose a bit more consistantly like I have, then it was worth it :happy:

Sue- sorry for the confusion but on my weigh in post I was already counting OWLS and house Points for this week- my OWLS and House Points for last week are :OWLS: 17 HOUSE POINTS: 315 - again I'm sorry for the confusion (I just forgot to post my weight on Friday post). BTW- this doens't change any standings, I just wanted you to have the correct numbers for quidditch game and house cup standings

Today's Stats:
Exercise (150 reps)- +1
Food (veggies)- +1
spirit- +1
House points: 81

Weekly Stats:
OWLS: 10 House Points: 261

I realized I didn't put my goal for November on here yet.

CW: 228.2
End of Nov.: 221

Hello everyone!

My brother got hired today, so I'm especially happy.

I tried out the pedal exerciser... not worth the money. You can't adjust it so accommodate the desk height, so it doesn't quite work out. I'm still figuring out how to incorporate it or exercise into the work week.

Hi Ravenclaws am just checking in to say hi, so far this week I have 2 - 4 OWLS (really need to keep track of them), I have 290 House Points so far.

I am still feeling crappy but am hoping to start feeling better soon and I don't understand why I feel sick.

Hope that you get better soon Sue, you are an amazing person and this group would not be the best if it wasn't for you so thank you so much.

Hola Ravenclaws! No classes today--WOOT! Went for a run and did the rowing machine this morning and I'm pooped! But in a good way.

So workout exercise minutes: 26

And I'm going to lunch with friends so I'll be sure to get some veggies.

Having a hard time getting started today. I just don't feel like moving, and I really need to get some things done before work...which is coming up annoyingly soon. Oh well. I'll get up in a minute.

Excited for November. We just found out that we'll all be off for Thanksgiving (not always the case), so I don't have to worry about missing the holiday with my family. Yay!

Hi,

Checking in late today.

Hope you recover quickly Sue! Glad to hear the surgery was a success.

Having a hard time today, stressed because of work and family garbage. Just want to cry. Wait, did that and trying not to continue. Seems like a lot of people at my office are having a bad day also. I hope you all are doing well.
Barb