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jojoluvsu2
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What's your goal for the weigh in 4 weeks from now (3/18 or 3/19)
- Be around 142-145 pounds (down 5-8lbs ish)
- Have my "slightly-uncomfortably" tight jeans be comfortably-tight (they have gone from not-quite-getting-past-the-thigh to wearable but slightly uncomfortably tight, with a final goal of too lose and need a size or two smaller
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- down a few inches everywhere, especially the thigh (my problem spot) and that spare tire (love-handles + lower back flab + lower ab flab) another problem spot.
- up my cardio fitness (lower heart rate pushing the same watts on the bike, longer run, etc)
how do you plan to do it?
- 4-5 days cardio a week, (listening to my body to make sure I'm not pushing too hard, strain injuries plague my past)
- continue to eat as I have been ~1800 cals, 50%carb, 30%fat 20%protein
- drink more water
- Be around 142-145 pounds (down 5-8lbs ish)
- Have my "slightly-uncomfortably" tight jeans be comfortably-tight (they have gone from not-quite-getting-past-the-thigh to wearable but slightly uncomfortably tight, with a final goal of too lose and need a size or two smaller
)- down a few inches everywhere, especially the thigh (my problem spot) and that spare tire (love-handles + lower back flab + lower ab flab) another problem spot.
- up my cardio fitness (lower heart rate pushing the same watts on the bike, longer run, etc)
how do you plan to do it?
- 4-5 days cardio a week, (listening to my body to make sure I'm not pushing too hard, strain injuries plague my past)
- continue to eat as I have been ~1800 cals, 50%carb, 30%fat 20%protein
- drink more water
jojoluvsu2
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Hey Everyone!
How did everyone's week and weigh-in go?
I was a little disapointed with the number on the scale, I thought I'd be losing a little faster than that. But I am happy with the inches I lost and I think I can start to feel my clothes getting a little looser (see my above post), so I'm not going to be discouraged with the scale.
I am however going to knock out a few calories from my diet (Fitday is telling me I'm eating ~1700 a day, but I'm sure I'm under estimating on some stuff so it's probably more like 2000, which is just over my maintenance requirements. As well, I need to step back from the cardio a bit as I've decided to do a triathlon, and I can tell the running is starting to give me some aches and pains in the knees and back and I'll need some more days off if I want to continue. That being said, I'll need to drop my calories to compensate. So I'm going to aim for ~1400, and will probably actually be eating around 1700. Perfect! I may also invest in a digital food scale, so I don't have to estimate anymore
My goals for this week: restructure my diet as I said above but still get the necessary Macros, modify my exercise as well.
Ciao
How did everyone's week and weigh-in go?
I was a little disapointed with the number on the scale, I thought I'd be losing a little faster than that. But I am happy with the inches I lost and I think I can start to feel my clothes getting a little looser (see my above post), so I'm not going to be discouraged with the scale.
I am however going to knock out a few calories from my diet (Fitday is telling me I'm eating ~1700 a day, but I'm sure I'm under estimating on some stuff so it's probably more like 2000, which is just over my maintenance requirements. As well, I need to step back from the cardio a bit as I've decided to do a triathlon, and I can tell the running is starting to give me some aches and pains in the knees and back and I'll need some more days off if I want to continue. That being said, I'll need to drop my calories to compensate. So I'm going to aim for ~1400, and will probably actually be eating around 1700. Perfect! I may also invest in a digital food scale, so I don't have to estimate anymore
My goals for this week: restructure my diet as I said above but still get the necessary Macros, modify my exercise as well.
Ciao
Was both a good and bad week for me. good becuase of birthday but bad due to rl issues and poor weightloss. Nevertheless i convinced my fiance to join me in this and starting today we'll be working out togeather and supporting each other fully. Both of us are looking towards our wedding next year and we want to be lighter for that among other things.
casanova1
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Happy [belated] birthday! I'll be 17 in 9 days; yay
I feel all blarg and balloonish today for some reason, which isn't overly pleasant. I'm going for a walk later today now that its sunny though, the reviving of the scenery should put me in lighter spirits.
In dieting news, my friend decided he also wants to lose weight, and we might hit the gym together. He's quite a beauty also so that'll probably encourage me to compete and do my best with him
I feel all blarg and balloonish today for some reason, which isn't overly pleasant. I'm going for a walk later today now that its sunny though, the reviving of the scenery should put me in lighter spirits.
In dieting news, my friend decided he also wants to lose weight, and we might hit the gym together. He's quite a beauty also so that'll probably encourage me to compete and do my best with him
Ty casanova it was for the most part a good birthday. and early happy birthday to you.
i envy you your ability to walk, the weather here keeps being stupid by snowing half melting then freezing again to create a giant city of ice. my fiancee's already messed up her hip becuase of it. I long for real spring.
i envy you your ability to walk, the weather here keeps being stupid by snowing half melting then freezing again to create a giant city of ice. my fiancee's already messed up her hip becuase of it. I long for real spring.
casanova1
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I woke up hoping to get an early morning walk-to-jog in, but its freezing rain outside
I still feel rather ick, and I do believe i'm lactose intolerant. =/ Ah well, I was never a fan of milk anyway. It feels like i'm coming off track though. The "I don't want to do this" blues.
I still feel rather ick, and I do believe i'm lactose intolerant. =/ Ah well, I was never a fan of milk anyway. It feels like i'm coming off track though. The "I don't want to do this" blues.
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[Focus]1
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I can't believe I'm not losing weight. Apparently the laws of thermodynamics do not apply to me. T_T
Hang in there, everybody. This is the rough patch. 4-6 weeks in. If you can just keep going it'll soon get easier as your progress becomes more noticeable (a major source of renewed motivation!) and routine sets in.
Hang in there, everybody. This is the rough patch. 4-6 weeks in. If you can just keep going it'll soon get easier as your progress becomes more noticeable (a major source of renewed motivation!) and routine sets in.
[Focus];410018 said:
Hey focus, what kind of exercises are you doing, how often, how long, and what are you eating? Are your clothes fitting better? Do your measurements say otherwise? Are you using the same weighing scale? Maybe you're gaining muscle and losing fat? We gotta get to the bottom of this
Just a little warning... I'm no expert lol, but I'd like to help as much as I can.
[Focus]1
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Hey focus, what kind of exercises are you doing, how often, how long, and what are you eating? Are your clothes fitting better? Do your measurements say otherwise? Are you using the same weighing scale? Maybe you're gaining muscle and losing fat? We gotta get to the bottom of this
Oh, don't worry about me. Though I certainly appreciate the concern. <3
I'm just some sort of a mutant. I'm cycling through a number of different approaches to determine what works. And I like to complain about it. Both of which you'll note if you're ever bored and want to read through my journal on the other forums.
<---"WATER"of course.jojoluvsu2
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Wow!
That is so awesome! I love how little things like that can totally reaffirm all the hard work you've put into your body.I had another so-so week. I lost a few inches off the waist again, and one or a half everywhere else, which is such a good feeling, but the number on the scale is hardly budging! I know, the scale doesn't tell the whole story, as the inches are telling me, but it really is dissapointing! I'm sure others can relate, we all know the scale shouldn't be our complete measure of success, but it is nice to see the numbers go down. I shouldn't be losing too much muscle; I'm getting enough protein and doing resistance training 3-4 days a week at a fairly heavy weight. Hopefully something will click soon.
How did everyone else's week go?
cnmh071977
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I had a great week I am dowm to 175 I also had another thing happen I tried my hubbys 30x32 jeans on and they fit I almost died In the 12 going on 13 years that we have been together I have never fit in his pants I was just blown away when I tried them on (just for kicks ) and they fit. I almost died !!!!!!!!!!
I also had another thing happen I tried my hubbys 30x32 jeans on and they fit I almost died In the 12 going on 13 years that we have been together I have never fit in his pants I was just blown away when I tried them on (just for kicks ) and they fit. I almost died !!!!!!!!!!
casanova1
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^Good for you!
Happy belated birthday to mee!
My birthday was on saturday, and I got my septum pierced as a present to me for my so far loss.
I think stress has been kicking my ass in losing, and it didn't help that my running has been pushed into the wait a while category due to the fact we had 50cm of snow. but i'm getting back on track again. I added more regular yoga to my workout also, hurrah!
Happy belated birthday to mee!
My birthday was on saturday, and I got my septum pierced as a present to me for my so far loss.
I think stress has been kicking my ass in losing, and it didn't help that my running has been pushed into the wait a while category due to the fact we had 50cm of snow. but i'm getting back on track again. I added more regular yoga to my workout also, hurrah!
Looks like this week was either off or on for people. it was def an on week for me. I've got a sexy sexy 3lb loss that I attribute to fighting my damn period for. That and I've actually been putting in my resistant workouts which I'd been neglecting in the past. Those size 16 jeans will now button up which they wouldn't last week but they won't zip up yet that's mah goal for next week. I want in those jeans.
casanova I know about the snow oh but i know about it. no outdoor work for me until it goes away.
casanova I know about the snow oh but i know about it. no outdoor work for me until it goes away.
casanova1
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I actually destroyed a muscle near my back or something while shovelling all that crap so I have to lay off the exercise for a few days.
Me, my hot water bottle, and my bed for today.
And ladyumbra, I think that there is no greater feeling than when you finally fit into a pair of pants/jeans that are a smaller size. Going down a shirt is nice, and watching your body shrink is so great too, but theres such a feeling that comeswith pulling on those once one size too small jeans and doing them up.
Me, my hot water bottle, and my bed for today.
And ladyumbra, I think that there is no greater feeling than when you finally fit into a pair of pants/jeans that are a smaller size. Going down a shirt is nice, and watching your body shrink is so great too, but theres such a feeling that comeswith pulling on those once one size too small jeans and doing them up.
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