Weight loss & fitness log
- Thread starter Ameriscot
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I'll do better this time as we won't have any visitors like last time. I am easily lead astray! Last winter I did faithfully go to the gym and will do so this time - 3 mornings a week - dumbbells and cardio. And we do a lot of walking. Also we've bought an inflatable tandem kayak to take with us and we'll get a lot of use out of that. We might buy a couple of cheap bicycles as well.
I've written up a log and rules for myself correcting what I did last winter. No muesli. Instead I'll have 15g unsweetened pb on toast, yogurt and fruit for breakfast. Bringing my food scale, and buying a scale when we arrive and I'll weigh myself every morning. Beer only on workout days. Black coffee instead of cappuccinos, mochas or ice cream coffee drinks. 2 treats per week. Less fried rice dishes, less dishes made with coconut cream, less rice.
Not gaining is always good!
Was good yesterday but for some reason I got serious munchies while binge watching a series last night! Will try to be good today but we are going to friends' house for dinner.
Tried on my two bikinis for extra motivation. Not bad. But 5-7 more lbs would be good.
Tried on my two bikinis for extra motivation. Not bad. But 5-7 more lbs would be good.
Well, my belly isn't flat and I wouldn't wear one elsewhere. I like the freedom to wear one in Thailand because about 98% of women wear one, no matter what their size. And I like not having a soggy one piece clinging to my middle.
My belly's nice and flat when I lay on my back.
LOL. Mine too. That's why last winter I posted a pic of myself floating in the pool on the forum. No belly at all!
drifter
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I actually reached my goal today, 185 pounds. I've lost three pounds this week but there have been extenuating circumstances. I've had chills and fever for two days and haven't eaten very much. I'm feeling much better and I will check my weight tomorrow and Saturday to see if it holds or is a fluke.
drifter
Well-known Member
Weigh-in Day:
Weight - 185.0
Lb. lost this week - 3.0
Total lb. Lost - 16.0
Avg. Daily Calories - Didn't count them
Comment: My goal was to weigh 185 pounds and this week I reached that goal. Weight wise I'm still a little heavy but no longer obese. I'd like to lose another ten pounds but will take a break from the strict regimen I have been operating under. I'm going to relax a few days, eat what my roommate puts on the table, and not think about calories. Since I started dieting last September I have lost forty-one pounds. That's not a huge amount for anyone serious about dieting, a little over three pounds a month, but for me it was a big accomplishment. Posting the Saturday weigh-ins and encouragement from Seabreeze and Ameriscot, and others helped boost my motivation so that I could keep on keeping on. Thank you.
Weight - 185.0
Lb. lost this week - 3.0
Total lb. Lost - 16.0
Avg. Daily Calories - Didn't count them
Comment: My goal was to weigh 185 pounds and this week I reached that goal. Weight wise I'm still a little heavy but no longer obese. I'd like to lose another ten pounds but will take a break from the strict regimen I have been operating under. I'm going to relax a few days, eat what my roommate puts on the table, and not think about calories. Since I started dieting last September I have lost forty-one pounds. That's not a huge amount for anyone serious about dieting, a little over three pounds a month, but for me it was a big accomplishment. Posting the Saturday weigh-ins and encouragement from Seabreeze and Ameriscot, and others helped boost my motivation so that I could keep on keeping on. Thank you.
Ameriscot, kudos on keeping up with your weights, cardio and diet, you're a strong lady both physically and mentally! :coolthumb: I haven't seen the inside of the gym for a long time now, my membership will run out the end of December, and I won't be renewing, as new owners took over and my fees will be much higher, too high to pay, especially if I rarely show up. Up a pound this week, no exercise but getting up early and taking care of the puppy all day, not complaining, he's worth the time and effort. :love_heart:
Up a pound this week, no exercise but getting up early and taking care of the puppy all day, not complaining, he's worth the time and effort. :love_heart:
Don't know what's happening. I'm good with the workouts but of course if I eat/drink too much I'm going to gain. Haven't been on the scale but don't need to. I'm a healthy size but my clothes are going to get too tight if I don't stop indulging. Guests in the house! I'm going to be angry at myself when we get to Thailand if I don't stop right now! I've only got 26 days!!
drifter
Well-known Member
Congratulations, Ameriscot, it's often hard to turn a scale around, and get it going in the opposite direction, much like a big ship which don't turn on a dime. You've got it going your way again.
I, on the other hand, would like to lose ten pounds off my fat self but I don't want to lose it like I lost the last sixteen pounds, I don't want the hassle or the struggle. What I am going to do is attempt to lose maybe a half pound a week or two. I'm going to make a commitment but don't want to work so hard. We'll see how it goes. My weight is holding steady at one eighty-five and that's what I'll start with come weigh-in day. Here's to happy sailing for the all of us.
Slow is the best way to lose, but I've got a deadline now since I was so over-indulgent on my US trip. I am not an unhealthy weight by any means, but I feel more comfortable at a lower weight. I want my clothes to fit comfortably and - maybe too much info - I feel much more comfortable when my bras and bikini tops fit comfortably.
I'm going to be at the beach in just over 3 weeks and I will be wearing my bikinis.
Good for you Ameriscot, happy to hear your scale is headed in the right direction. Drifter, you did so well in reaching your goal, I think you'll be successful in shedding some additional lbs., you're wise not to stress over it and go with the flow, you have what it takes to see more results, good luck to you! Me, not going to weigh, I was up a pound last week and had some Ben and Jerry's ice cream yesterday, so I'm doing my last ten pound up and down thingy again, too boring to report here, not exercising except for walks on some days at the park.
Have a good week ahead everyone, stay healthy!nthego:
Drifter, you did so well in reaching your goal, I think you'll be successful in shedding some additional lbs., you're wise not to stress over it and go with the flow, you have what it takes to see more results, good luck to you! Me, not going to weigh, I was up a pound last week and had some Ben and Jerry's ice cream yesterday, so I'm doing my last ten pound up and down thingy again, too boring to report here, not exercising except for walks on some days at the park.Have a good week ahead everyone, stay healthy!
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