milano
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Post by milano on Jan 15, 2018 20:22:27 GMT -6
I did the Fit test today, very half-assedly. I didn't count reps. I wasn't even going to do the test and just repeat the strength routine from last week instead , but I shoveled snow right before so I was sore and tired and for some reason thought the Fit test was shorter and would therefore be easier. False, false, false. Oh well, at least I did a workout.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2018 20:28:10 GMT -6
I have tracked on WW for two days in a row for the first time probably since Thanksgiving. It’s a start! Are you doing freestyle?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2018 20:35:05 GMT -6
I have tracked on WW for two days in a row for the first time probably since Thanksgiving. It’s a start! Are you doing freestyle? Yeah, I’ve been doing WW since May and they switched me to freestyle in December. But I wasn’t really tracking in December so I’m just getting into it. It’s not that different than before but less points. Which is fine because less counts now, but it’s hard to see that few points mentally after having more.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2018 20:51:45 GMT -6
I used to be really bad about negative self talk. Last year my resolution was to stop. I used a habit tracker and it’s gotten so much better. I’m not looking in a mirror telling myself how amazing I am, but I’m not tearing myself apart either
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2018 20:54:23 GMT -6
Yeah, I’ve been doing WW since May and they switched me to freestyle in December. But I wasn’t really tracking in December so I’m just getting into it. It’s not that different than before but less points. Which is fine because less counts now, but it’s hard to see that few points mentally after having more. I’ve seen quite a few that hate it and I just don’t get why. So I’m curious to hear your thoughts. I tried ww at the beginning of last year but couple get enough food to fuel runs in my point allotment. Now that points for me are really just carbs and fats ..not chicken or eggs it’s so much better
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2018 20:54:43 GMT -6
Fit test done. It felt like my legs were bricks. I did measurements and I’m down in waist and hips so that’s good. I have a question and I don’t know if this the right place for it so please tell me if I should take it elsewhere. But does anyone else struggle with negative self talk? It’s constant and even when I do something positive (like lose inches or improve fit test scores) I find a way to twist it around (you measured after right the holidays so you’re probably still bigger now than in November, etc). Like.. why can I not just be satisfied with the progress? Yep. In fact I have been in therapy for it, ha. There are good techniques you can try in When Panic Attacks by (I’m spacing on the author’s name, I think it’s Burns). Basically writing down the negative statement, identifying the truths and lies in the statement, and writing down a new, truer statement. It’s obviously more involved than that but that’s the gist. You don’t need to have panic attacks or anxiety for it to be helpful. Thank you! I will check that book out. I do have anxiety and figured that has something to do with it.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2018 20:59:09 GMT -6
I also struggle with negative self talk. I have lost about 46 pounds now and I literally can't see a difference in the mirror. Or if I can acknowledge that my clothes fit better, I think "well yeah but you still have acne so it's not like you look good anyway." It's super frustrating. I’m sorry. It’s so hard!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2018 21:20:13 GMT -6
I have the negative self talk problem and I participate in self sabatoging behaviors. Therapy helped a lot, but I’m still a work in progress.
I try to talk to myself like I would talk to a close friend, but as soon as I get stressed or anxious, it gets harder to control.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2018 21:20:40 GMT -6
Yeah, I’ve been doing WW since May and they switched me to freestyle in December. But I wasn’t really tracking in December so I’m just getting into it. It’s not that different than before but less points. Which is fine because less counts now, but it’s hard to see that few points mentally after having more. I’ve seen quite a few that hate it and I just don’t get why. So I’m curious to hear your thoughts. I tried ww at the beginning of last year but couple get enough food to fuel runs in my point allotment. Now that points for me are really just carbs and fats ..not chicken or eggs it’s so much better People on connect will complain about anything and everything!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2018 8:02:19 GMT -6
I skipped the fit test...no suprises there. This week's strength workout is arepeat from week 1, so I just did that instead, plus abs.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2018 8:16:50 GMT -6
I feel like some other knowledgeable ladies have mentioned this before, but for those of you who are gaining weight instead of losing weight it is likely because of the little tears in your muscle as you build them. They cause you to retain water. So it's not real weight. I have gained a couple of pounds this week and I think it has a lot to do with the fact that my new workout program has put more stress on my muscles than I had before. I am sure the hot dog didn't help, but honestly I have to hold onto the fact that I am making small changes that are sustainable over the long-term. I may have some bad eating days, and may miss some workouts, but overall I am a lot healthier and am looking better than when I started all this at the end of September.
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Sunny41
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Post by Sunny41 on Jan 16, 2018 8:57:33 GMT -6
Yeah, I’ve been doing WW since May and they switched me to freestyle in December. But I wasn’t really tracking in December so I’m just getting into it. It’s not that different than before but less points. Which is fine because less counts now, but it’s hard to see that few points mentally after having more. I’ve seen quite a few that hate it and I just don’t get why. So I’m curious to hear your thoughts. I tried ww at the beginning of last year but couple get enough food to fuel runs in my point allotment. Now that points for me are really just carbs and fats ..not chicken or eggs it’s so much better I don't eat a lot of red meat so I really like freestyle. I am not tracking much but with the cold weather I've been eating a lot of chilli and chicken soup. It is great to know that I don't have to freak out about the beans in there or putting in a little barley. Now my lunches are coming up 0-2pts because I have chicken breast strips + salad or lunchmeat + cheese stick. When I did the 7day surge the thing that put me over points was the whole avocado every day, otherwise I was still within range.
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Post by Sunny41 on Jan 16, 2018 9:00:30 GMT -6
Can someone tell me what type of meal plan she has? Is it keto or just a healthy balanced meal plan? I haven't followed all of this thread because I have been a slacker. Is anyone part of the VIP group? I'm debating on joining. I really need to get doing these workouts.
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honda
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Post by honda on Jan 16, 2018 9:37:49 GMT -6
Down 4 lbs. My goal is to lose 30 lbs by memorial day, 26 to go.
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honda
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Post by honda on Jan 16, 2018 9:39:51 GMT -6
Yeah, I’ve been doing WW since May and they switched me to freestyle in December. But I wasn’t really tracking in December so I’m just getting into it. It’s not that different than before but less points. Which is fine because less counts now, but it’s hard to see that few points mentally after having more. I’ve seen quite a few that hate it and I just don’t get why. So I’m curious to hear your thoughts. I tried ww at the beginning of last year but couple get enough food to fuel runs in my point allotment. Now that points for me are really just carbs and fats ..not chicken or eggs it’s so much better I've done ww previously and just signed up again. I like the freestyle, specifically because of 0 points for chicken, eggs, etc. I always would get so frustrated that a healthier option than, for example, cereal was still x amount of points. I'll just eat the cereal, it tastes better. Now I can have egss and toast for breakfast. Less points, healthy, and filling.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2018 9:55:02 GMT -6
Can someone tell me what type of meal plan she has? Is it keto or just a healthy balanced meal plan? I haven't followed all of this thread because I have been a slacker. Is anyone part of the VIP group? I'm debating on joining. I really need to get doing these workouts. thatgolfb is doing her meal plan.
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thatgolfb
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Post by thatgolfb on Jan 16, 2018 10:46:36 GMT -6
Can someone tell me what type of meal plan she has? Is it keto or just a healthy balanced meal plan? I haven't followed all of this thread because I have been a slacker. Is anyone part of the VIP group? I'm debating on joining. I really need to get doing these workouts. I dont think it is completely keto, more like maybe whole 30ish/paleo? I don't know the ins and outs of either. It is pretty low carb, focusing on protein and healthy fats. Lots of nuts/recipes almond flour, meat, eggs, avocado, olive and coconut oil. I guess it is gluten free. I have been using it the last few weeks and I have really liked some of the recipes. I tend to have a lot of leftovers so I'm not making all the recipes every week. Here is this week's plan as an example. I may poof it later since it was paid for and is probably copyrighted. I made the cookie dough bites and gyro plate from this so far and both were delicious. Poof
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2018 10:54:40 GMT -6
I am also doing WW and like it way better than the low carb plan I tried to follow during 5.0
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Post by thatgolfb on Jan 16, 2018 10:58:21 GMT -6
I just had my Mirena string check at the OB and she told me I look great, so that was an ego boost!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2018 10:59:51 GMT -6
I skipped the fit test and did a repeat of strength from week 2. Plus Jessica Smith Abs.
I'm down to pre-vacation weight. Now I just need to get down to pre-Christmas weight. Lol.
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Post by ktg on Jan 16, 2018 12:03:47 GMT -6
Fit test done! Vastly improved several things, but did one fewer prisoner squat, tho. Same reps on a couple of other things.
Down 4 pounds from starting BBM, which combined with the weight lost in December from not drinking (lol) I'm back to pre-second baby weight! That's about 11 pounds lost since Thanksgiving. Ten more to go for pre-baby, an additional ten on top of that for my last sustained low weight.
NSV: fitting into old clothes again, especially pants. Sleeping well. Feeling like an active participant in my life again.
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Post by kellykapow on Jan 16, 2018 13:04:10 GMT -6
Day 16 done. Same cardio as week 1. Just yesterday I said on here how I had no motivation to do anything in addition to the 7.0 workout. Well today I decided to at least attempt to do something else, so I started a Jessica Smith ab workout. The baby started crying about 5 minutes in, so I didn’t do the whole thing, but it’s still SOMETHING and I consider it a small NSV. Thank you, wonderful women of this thread for motivating me to do a bit more!
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Post by trippyalien on Jan 16, 2018 13:57:22 GMT -6
I am working from home today because of icy roads, so I got to sleep in until 7:30 AM (instead of 5 AM) and tackled the workout on my lunch break. I did day 13 (that split screen was a shit show) and went to day 11 to get in a third round. I had a 5-minute interruption from work and decided to do all of day 11 again too for a total of 4 rounds I think I am going to skip the fit test and head straight to week 3 tomorrow morning. Contemplating doing abs as well...but I am still feeling a little under the weather and slept terribly last night so I might just finish my delicious leftover instant pot soup from last night, take a shower, and get back in warm PJs.
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Post by trippyalien on Jan 16, 2018 14:03:12 GMT -6
As for the negative self-talk....YES. I have struggled with it for years and it has been the biggest obstacle to "getting healthy." I get down on myself, decide what I am doing does matter, and give up for the 100th time. Finally, late last summer, something clicked. I dove into podcasts and audio books that focused on mindset and tried to surround myself with positivity and be a lot more conscious of my habit to be so negative so I could pause it before it took over.
It is still an on-going process, but I really try to focus on being grateful for everything I have and being gentler with myself. When I find myself beginning to slip, I notice it now and do something to try to snap myself out of it (meditate, affirmations, listen to something calming while going for a walk, etc.) Maybe it is all in my head, but I think it has done wonders for my health and overall wellbeing.
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Post by withanie on Jan 16, 2018 14:12:04 GMT -6
I guess I'm taking a sick day today. I had my work out clothes on after procrastinating for forever, got day 16 on the screen, and then....just couldn't do it. I'll either double up at some point, or just use this as my rest day and work out straight through the weekend.
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honda
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Post by honda on Jan 16, 2018 18:44:06 GMT -6
It's 7:45. I haven't worked out yet. It's not looking good.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2018 21:40:46 GMT -6
It took me a week and a half, but I finished Week 2 tonight. Day 13 done! (Except I watched Day 11 because that split screen was ridiculous.) I bested all my previous scores except two!
Tomorrow I’m in the field so I will make the most of my hike, and skip the fit test. Another long field day Thursday so I may also skip Day 16, or double up Day 16 and 17 on Friday. We’ll see how I feel.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2018 21:41:33 GMT -6
It's 7:45. I haven't worked out yet. It's not looking good. I have been known to work out after 9:30pm.
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Post by loony on Jan 16, 2018 21:52:31 GMT -6
It's 7:45. I haven't worked out yet. It's not looking good. I have been known to work out after 9:30pm. I literally cannot do this, despite being a night owl/lark. If I don't exercise before noon, it's likely not going to happen. I've tried. I've started runs/workouts etc, but it just will not happen. I'm also this way about housework. I can clean the kitchen, do three loads of laundry, cook breakfast, prep dinner and work out before noon, but once 2pm hits, I'm pretty much spent.
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Post by trippyalien on Jan 17, 2018 14:01:41 GMT -6
I doubled up today and did day 3 strength in place of the fit test and day 16. I should be back on track for now.
Still feeling a little sick and working from home, but hopefully things are looking up and I can get back in the swing of things tomorrow.
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