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At least it didn't say "Ouch ouch get OFF" which I wondered whether mine would... :bigsmile:I stepped on my scale this morning to get my January starting weight and it said . . . "batt."0 -
I hope we're all ready to get back into it, I know I am. I am starting week 2 of c25k today(I did two weeks of week one since I'm going barefoot/minimalist). Unfortunately, I already lost newts today since my roommate and I ate the last bit of vegan fudge we had left in the fridge this morning. But, we've both already decided the indulgence is over - no more sugar junk for a while, and limit the other junk for a while as well (not that we eat a lot of other junk, mostly it's sweets (maple cookies) for both of us and chips for him).
(But sorry, Tour, have to disagree with you. I think we probably all do need to detox from sugar. Technically, detox is breaking the hold of an addictive substance, and sugar is chemically addictive so I think it's an appropriate description. Not saying anything about organ detox, though!)
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first check in of 2012! gained some inches due to being sick and not working out at all for 2 weeksish but i am not using that as an excuse! just going to look past it and start the new year off with a lose next week (well a girl can dream right lol)
end of 2011: w 28 h 30.5 b 31
start of 2012: w 29 h 32 b 34
goal: (burning calories) between 8000 and 10000
going big or going home lol
hp: 180 (did get a small workout in yesterday)
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At least it didn't say "Ouch ouch get OFF" which I wondered whether mine would... :bigsmile:I stepped on my scale this morning to get my January starting weight and it said . . . "batt."
Indeed! I'm a little disappointed in myself because I really let the last month get the best of me with finals and my paper and stuff. But I'm determined to be as close to my goal weight as possible by summer, if not there, so I have to be focused because I have a feeling I'm going to have to play with my calorie goal. I was at a plateau for so long from unintentional undereating and I'm hoping that maybe this last month will actually have broken me out of it, since I've seen a lot of people say that eating at maintenance or above for even just a week can help when you've been undereating and at a plateau. Plus I think my class time schedule will work well for my exercise schedule (though the classes are going to kick my butt). This semester was kind of difficult mentally, also for some friends - it was kind of weird. I think partly because none of us really had a vacation over the summer. We went from our intense first year of law school to summer classes or job then back to school. We needed a rest!
But, I hope your real weight is still at goal and if not I'm sure you'll get back there quickly!0 -
* Except for the single use of the word "detox", I have a liver and kidneys thanks, don't get me started! :bigsmile:
HAHA! I just used it as an illustrator, not a literal detox. I know I've had enough junk food in the last 2 weeks to go without for the next week just out of principle!0 -
Had a spiffy NSV I wanted to share. My mom decided I needed new jeans, since mine were falling off me. So we went shopping, I was trying on jeans and grabbed a size 12. I tried them on and they were snug but fit. When I looked at the tag I was shocked, they were mislabeled and were actually a Junior's size 9! I couldn't believe it! I don't think I've ever fit in single digit sized jeans!!!
Things like that are so motivational. Congratulations!0 -
In that meaning of the word detox, I agree with you.But sorry, Tour, have to disagree with you. I think we probably all do need to detox from sugar. Technically, detox is breaking the hold of an addictive substance
It's the ridiculous "lets eat nothing but grapefruit and cabbage for a week so our bodies can detox" connotations that make me hate the word, and obviously it wasn't used here in that context.0 -
Thing is, that's a set of exams that you don't have to deal with again, so you're right to firmly put it behind you and move on.
At least it didn't say "Ouch ouch get OFF" which I wondered whether mine would... :bigsmile:I stepped on my scale this morning to get my January starting weight and it said . . . "batt."
Indeed! I'm a little disappointed in myself because I really let the last month get the best of me with finals and my paper and stuff.
Thanks, I put on over 2lb above my goal weight (Christmas was such a sucky time to start maintenance, it wasn't ever going to go well) but I've already started losing it. No rush, as long as I'm maintaining or losing I'm happy.But, I hope your real weight is still at goal and if not I'm sure you'll get back there quickly!
Yes, I love to hear stories like that, so that's TWO NSVs for you.
Things like that are so motivational. Congratulations!Had a spiffy NSV I wanted to share. My mom decided I needed new jeans, since mine were falling off me. So we went shopping, I was trying on jeans and grabbed a size 12. I tried them on and they were snug but fit. When I looked at the tag I was shocked, they were mislabeled and were actually a Junior's size 9! I couldn't believe it! I don't think I've ever fit in single digit sized jeans!!!
Well done on getting into size nines AND on motivating the entire GRYFFINDOR house! :bigsmile:
Okay, I'll take my "pedant of the month" hat off now. :bigsmile:
HAHA! I just used it as an illustrator, not a literal detox. I know I've had enough junk food in the last 2 weeks to go without for the next week just out of principle!* Except for the single use of the word "detox", I have a liver and kidneys thanks, don't get me started! :bigsmile:0 -
Our shiny new badges and cups are updated here in the Rules blog (links near the bottom): http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/bronwenhilary/view/hogwarts-inter-house-challenge-143613
There are two versions. One set is called Avatar Badges and it's exactly the size of your profile picture thumbnail. The other set is called Ticker Badges and they are exactly the size of your ticker picture. When you earn awards, you can put the same one in one place or the other, both places, or you can mix and match if you have more than one award at a time. Your choice
You click the link, then right click and save however you prefer to use them.
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MindyBlack is our Quidditch Captain for December! She lost the highest percentage of weight.
Prefect decisions will resume this week 0 -
Good Morning, Gryffindor What a rollercoaster of a week weight-wise, at least it evened out!
Last Monday: 148.0 lbs
Today: 148.2 lbs
Newts: 0 points
Owls: 0 Points
House Points: Monday, Dec 26th to Sunday, Jan 1st totalled 325 Minutes = 325 Points0 -
Well done MindyBlack, you deserve it.MindyBlack is our Quidditch Captain for December! She lost the highest percentage of weight.
Prefect decisions will resume this week
(I'm just sucking up so you don't make me do Quidditch practice in the rain)0 -
Love the new ticker and avatar ideas, Bron
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Checking in! Sorry it is late! My 7 month old daughter has not been feeling well so I brought her into the dr this am. Said tha tshe may have the stomach bug that is going around. Poor baby!
cw- 166, ate really bad over the weekend.
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Well done MindyBlack, you deserve it.MindyBlack is our Quidditch Captain for December! She lost the highest percentage of weight.
Prefect decisions will resume this week
(I'm just sucking up so you don't make me do Quidditch practice in the rain)
Thanks!! I just now saw this. Ok, you don't have to practice in the rain but the windchill here is 8 degrees F. (That's dang cold) I think the team needs to head out to the pitch, pronto! You can wear your warmest robes though.0 -
Things like that are so motivational. Congratulations!Had a spiffy NSV I wanted to share. My mom decided I needed new jeans, since mine were falling off me. So we went shopping, I was trying on jeans and grabbed a size 12. I tried them on and they were snug but fit. When I looked at the tag I was shocked, they were mislabeled and were actually a Junior's size 9! I couldn't believe it! I don't think I've ever fit in single digit sized jeans!!!
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Yes, I love to hear stories like that, so that's TWO NSVs for you.
Well done on getting into size nines AND on motivating the entire GRYFFINDOR house! :bigsmile:
Thanks guys, but FYI you all are the ones who motivate me every day to reach these goals. I
all my Gryffindors!!!0 -
Had a spiffy NSV I wanted to share. My mom decided I needed new jeans, since mine were falling off me. So we went shopping, I was trying on jeans and grabbed a size 12. I tried them on and they were snug but fit. When I looked at the tag I was shocked, they were mislabeled and were actually a Junior's size 9! I couldn't believe it! I don't think I've ever fit in single digit sized jeans!!!
wtg! that is an awesome surprise for you! keep up the great work0 -
CW: 139.5
GW: 137
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I've taken a break from challenges for a while, but new year means new goals! I've been sick for the past few days and have lost almost 7lbs in 4 days, and I'm assuming that'll go back up when I can actually eat more than once a day. I was going to use my current weight as 206, which was my last recorded weight before I got sick, but I can't remember the day. If it would be more fair to use my current sick weight (200), that's fine. Hope everyone had a safe and fun new year! Looking forward to getting back to my goals and using my new HRM!0
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I've taken a break from challenges for a while, but new year means new goals! I've been sick for the past few days and have lost almost 7lbs in 4 days, and I'm assuming that'll go back up when I can actually eat more than once a day. I was going to use my current weight as 206, which was my last recorded weight before I got sick, but I can't remember the day. If it would be more fair to use my current sick weight (200), that's fine. Hope everyone had a safe and fun new year! Looking forward to getting back to my goals and using my new HRM!
I'd use your current weight just because everyone has issues like being sick once in a while and it'll even out eventually
I hope you feel better soon tho!0 -
Hello Fellow Gryffindors!!! I've come back to school and am eager to start getting these excessive lbs off!!!
Starting weight for me is 178.6
Hope everyone's had wonderful holidays! Looking forward to getting to know all of you :flowerforyou:0 -
Finished day 1 week 2 of c25k today. Why is it that 90 seconds of jogging seems sooo much more tiring than 60 seconds? Doesn't help that the streets in my neighborhood are on a slight incline. Blah!0
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If you're lucky enough to be a part of Pottermore Beta, and haven't been on for awhile, you should go check it out again! Dueling is up and super fun, and the potion brewing doesn't take as long so it's a bit more fun.
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Wow you're a tough Captain, that's minus thirteen degrees, I think I'd need more than warm robes!
Thanks!! I just now saw this. Ok, you don't have to practice in the rain but the windchill here is 8 degrees F. (That's dang cold) I think the team needs to head out to the pitch, pronto! You can wear your warmest robes though.
Well done MindyBlack, you deserve it.MindyBlack is our Quidditch Captain for December! She lost the highest percentage of weight.
Prefect decisions will resume this week
(I'm just sucking up so you don't make me do Quidditch practice in the rain)
Some form of "cosy spell" might be in order... :bigsmile:0 -
Okay, replaced the scale's battery. My January starting weight is 181.5. Boo.0
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Never look back, all that matters is what you eat today.Okay, replaced the scale's battery. My January starting weight is 181.5. Boo. 0 -
I'm back from the craziness that was December and the Christmas hols, and dismaying that I have gained back all the weight I lost last summer and then some. But I have new resolve, and as of Sunday I am tracking my food and making healthier choices. If it's not too late I'd like to submit my January starting weight - 225.25 (ugh).
My goals this month are to eat clean - i.e. avoid overly processed foods as much as possible (which will, I hope, limit my consumption of refined flour and sugar products) - and choose more whole, unprocessed foods. I will also be starting up with my taekwondo again this weekend, and I hope to get back to running when it's not bitter cold outside (today the high temps are in the low 30s with wind chills in the teens - yowch!). I'm not going to promise that I'll be doing all the OWLs and NEWTs but I'll try.0 -
Welcome and well done for coming back.I'm back from the craziness that was December and the Christmas hols, and dismaying that I have gained back all the weight I lost last summer and then some. But I have new resolve, and as of Sunday I am tracking my food and making healthier choices. If it's not too late I'd like to submit my January starting weight - 225.25 (ugh).
I'm not surprised you did, us Gryffindors aren't quitters! 0 -
I'm having a super hard time getting back into a routine! Last night I made out a daily schedule to follow (roughly) such as when to do yoga and have breakfast, blah blah. When I don't have the structure I lose focus. My goal is to actually test it out tomorrow and tweak it if necessary. And unpack. It's silly that it hasn't happened yet! 0
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I'm having a super hard time getting back into a routine! Last night I made out a daily schedule to follow (roughly) such as when to do yoga and have breakfast, blah blah. When I don't have the structure I lose focus. My goal is to actually test it out tomorrow and tweak it if necessary. And unpack. It's silly that it hasn't happened yet!
you can do anything you put your mind to! i believe in you0
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