Get in Shape & Lose Weight for August 2014 Group

[WAHkoMom]

Checking in: This week I was so hungry. Like a bottomless pit. And it wasn't for healthy foods either. I think it was due to three factors that came together into the "perfect storm." (1) My body's trying to heal after the surgery; (2) I can eat a lot of the foods now that caused problems before. I didn't make the connection before, but I think my gallbladder's been causing problems for a while; and (3) We had a 75 degree day (F) on Easter and then it dumped back down into the 40s. That always gives me the munchies. I think it's psychological. Add to this I didn't exercise at all. I gain some weight back, but not as much as I lost. So I'm still 7 pounds down total. And my BMI is just in overweight instead of obese. So at least I can try and get things back under control before I completely lose it.

So for my goals this week I'm going to go back to what I started with. Start the day with a healthy breakfast and exercise. I'll have to start light because I still have a weight restriction for two more weeks, but I feel like I need to get my but in gear again. I'll try for 30 minutes, but will call it if I have problems. Wish me luck...

I think you're getting back on track quickly, considering what your body has been through recently. I think your goals are realistic and I know you'll do great.

In case you're interested, my new favorite breakfast is a slice of multigrain bread (5 gms fiber) toasted and topped with an over-easy egg (made with one whole egg plus one egg white) and 1 tsp. butter (I use 1/2 in the frying pan and 1/2 on the toast). I feel full all morning when I eat this and it's only about 230 calories.

 

[WAHkoMom]

Checking in - I'll keep it short and sweet: Easter is not my friend. I nibbled on the kids' candy all week, despite trying to talk myself out of it frequently. But, I did maintain my exercise routine so I only went up 0.6 on the scale. I got my 5K time down to 49 min. and 10 seconds, which I'm happy about, but I need to move the walk/run off the treadmill and outside in order to be better prepared for the 5K race at the end of next month.

My goals for this week are to do a better job drinking water and tracking my food in MyFitnessPal (I do great with breakfast, lunch and midday snack, but slack off with dinner and nighttime snack). Same workout goals: 5 to 6 days, alternating 5k walk/runs and strength training/1 hour walking with hills.

Good luck everyone!

 

[DisMom1981]

Easter candy dipped in peanut butter.......need to refocus!!!

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[Pikester]

Today starts a new week and I am very happy about that.

Got on the scale this morning so I could see what the final damage was from Easter and being on vacation. Looks like I'm up about 2.4lbs. Not bad but not where I want to be so I'll be working hard this week to take some of that off.

I hope everyone has a great day!

 

[digiMom]

Did my march workout this morning and felt good. Didn't have to modify anything. Yeah!

 

[xlsm]

I love seeing so many others talking about their first 5K!! Mine is on May 10th and I'm FREAKING OUT.

Goal is to finish in 40 minutes with run/walk intervals. I still cannot find that "sweet spot" that keeps me consistent with my times/endurance. I decided to download the C25K app and skip ahead a few weeks in the program to find some intervals that might work better for me. Today was my first day using it and I was a minute slower than normal. So frustrating. I'm going to keep it up all week just in case today was due to taking off for the weekend.

I think I'm in week 6 now, and I still don't see any real results. At least not where I want to see them! I had to change the clasps on my bra. Of course up top has to be where the change is...and it sure wasn't impressive to begin with, lol!!

I do see a teensy bit more definition in the ab area, in my legs, and my upper arms and shoulders (thanks, yoga!).

I'm really ready to get this 5K out of the way and overwith, b/c it is causing me a lot of anxiety. I just want to get through it and start increasing my mileage (and ability to run for longer lengths of time without walk breaks) to work toward a 10K. I want to be as prepared for the Princess Half as possible.

Today I swear the only thing keeping me going after the first mile was to picture the castle on the horizon!

Keep up the great work everyone!!!

 

[MaggieMouse]

I'm happy to say I did my first day of T25 today!!!! I even got up at 5:30 to do it!! Hopefully this will help me get back on track!

 

[tukogirl]

Thanks so much for all of the good wishes and 'hope it went great's on my first 5k!

My goal was under 40. I finished in 34:28

This was considerably faster than I've ever done it. In training my fastest was 39:12. I had planned on walking a lot more than I did, which is what I've been doing in training. I even had my run/walk intervals timed out to finish under 40. But once I got past the initial crush (first 1/3 mile or so) I just started running, felt fine, and ran longer. There were 3 times where I walked for 100 feet or so and caught my breath and gave my legs a break a little but other than those 3 tiny breaks I ran the whole thing.

So for the rest of you who have your 5k's coming up - you can do this! I was stressed about it all week because it was new and I didn't want to embarrass myself and do something stupid, but once I got the check in and line up thing figured out and the run started it was easy! You will just let that great training you've been doing kick in and you will do amazing!

 

[MaggieMouse]

Thanks so much for all of the good wishes and 'hope it went great's on my first 5k!

My goal was under 40. I finished in 34:28

Sounds like you did wonderful! you should be so proud!!

 

[WAHkoMom]

easter candy dipped in peanut butter.......need to refocus!!!

amen!

 

[WAHkoMom]

Thanks so much for all of the good wishes and 'hope it went great's on my first 5k!

My goal was under 40. I finished in 34:28

WHOOO HOOO!

 

[GoofyJen]

This week check in. I lost 5lbs this week! It is so good to see the scale tip the right direction. I will keep running my butt off for Mickey!

 

[Pikester]

This week check in. I lost 5lbs this week! It is so good to see the scale tip the right direction. I will keep running my butt off for Mickey!

Thanks so much for all of the good wishes and 'hope it went great's on my first 5k!

My goal was under 40. I finished in 34:28

This was considerably faster than I've ever done it. In training my fastest was 39:12. I had planned on walking a lot more than I did, which is what I've been doing in training. I even had my run/walk intervals timed out to finish under 40. But once I got past the initial crush (first 1/3 mile or so) I just started running, felt fine, and ran longer. There were 3 times where I walked for 100 feet or so and caught my breath and gave my legs a break a little but other than those 3 tiny breaks I ran the whole thing.

So for the rest of you who have your 5k's coming up - you can do this! I was stressed about it all week because it was new and I didn't want to embarrass myself and do something stupid, but once I got the check in and line up thing figured out and the run started it was easy! You will just let that great training you've been doing kick in and you will do amazing!

I hear you about not wanting to embarrass yourself. That is one of my fears too.

I'm happy to say I did my first day of T25 today!!!! I even got up at 5:30 to do it!! Hopefully this will help me get back on track!

Did my march workout this morning and felt good. Didn't have to modify anything. Yeah!

No great words of wisdom. I'm happy to hear everyone's updates.

 

[digiMom]

No great words of wisdom. I'm happy to hear everyone's updates.

This!

 

[digiMom]

Discussion Question: I've been looking through the internet and keep finding the statement to the effect that "losing weight is 80% diet and 20% exercise." Do you think this is true? Why or why not? If not, what do you think the breakdown is?

Also, I saw this quote in someone's email signature and thought it was cool:

As I grow older, I pay less attention to what [people] say. I just watch what they do.
~Andrew Carnegie​

 

[MaggieMouse]

Discussion Question: I've been looking through the internet and keep finding the statement to the effect that "losing weight is 80% diet and 20% exercise." Do you think this is true? Why or why not? If not, what do you think the breakdown is?

Also, I saw this quote in someone's email signature and thought it was cool:

As I grow older, I pay less attention to what [people] say. I just watch what they do.
~Andrew Carnegie​

I do agree with this to some extent. I think the percentage is more 60/40. No matter how much I work out, if I'm not eating properly, enough calories and frequently, I stall. I'm just coming out of a stall now!!

 

[digiMom]

Discussion Question: I've been looking through the internet and keep finding the statement to the effect that "losing weight is 80% diet and 20% exercise." Do you think this is true? Why or why not? If not, what do you think the breakdown is?

I think this is just based on the idea of creating a calorie deficit to lose weight. About 3500 a week per pound I think. It's easier to do this through diet than exercise. In practice, though, i think you gotta bump up the exercise part, too. Especially if you're talking about getting fit and healthy rather than just losing weight. Exercise lowers cortisol, raises metabolism, helps you sleep... Our bodies are meant to move. I think maybe 60-65/40-35. Otherwise wouldn't Biggest Loser just show trainers yelling at people at the dinner table..

 

[WAHkoMom]

I think this is just based on the idea of creating a calorie deficit to lose weight. About 3500 a week per pound I think. It's easier to do this through diet than exercise. In practice, though, i think you gotta bump up the exercise part, too. Especially if you're talking about getting fit and healthy rather than just losing weight. Exercise lowers cortisol, raises metabolism, helps you sleep... Our bodies are meant to move. I think maybe 60-65/40-35. Otherwise wouldn't Biggest Loser just show trainers yelling at people at the dinner table..

I'm going to respond with "It depends", because I think, like most things, the ratio depends on the individual. It matters how much a person has to lose (are you looking to lose 25 pounds & that's 10% of your current body weight or is it 20% of your current weight?), lifestyle (sedentary or active?) and age ('nuff said).

I have struggled with being overweight most of my life, and it has gotten much more difficult as I've gotten older, for sure. I have to exercise more and take in fewer calories to lose weight now than when I was younger. The exercise is important for metabolism and muscle mass.

How do you even assign percentages to how much you're dieting or exercising? You just have to do both to achieve weight loss. Maybe the 80/20 ratio has more to do with long-term maintenance of your goal weight? And if you devote more of your focus on what you're eating during your journey, it is easier to keep eating healthier in the long run?

(Thought provoking question, there, digiMom!)

 

[digiMom]

Another thing I thought of is that if you "goof up" the impact potential of diet can be a lot greater than the exercise part. If you skip a day of exercise, your talking a few hundred calories. And if you start up again the next day it's not too bad. A meal out with drink, appetizer, meal and dessert could really be calorie, fat, sugar and/or sodium heavy. And could get up to 1000-2000 calories. ...

 

[Pikester]

Discussion Question: I've been looking through the internet and keep finding the statement to the effect that "losing weight is 80% diet and 20% exercise." Do you think this is true? Why or why not? If not, what do you think the breakdown is?

I think the percentage depends on the person. My mom doesn't exercise much but her job has her doing more walking then say a sit down job. She watches what she eats by following the latest Weight Watcher plan. She is at a weight that makes her happy. I have no idea what foods she has been eating to accomplish this though.

For me, I use the 2003 version of Weight Watchers to help me keep track of what I eat. I'm not only watching how much I eat but I'm making sure I'm putting healthier stuff into my body. I think for me that I need more exercise to help me keep the food part in check.

Any doctor will tell you that you need to eat right and exercise. I think the eating right part is more important then the exercise part which is why I think they are giving you the 80% / 20%.

Did that make any sense at all or did I just talk around the question?