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Post by Sunny41 on Feb 20, 2018 8:52:30 GMT -6
slenle, klong11, take measurements and don't rely only on the scale. Losing inches in my extra large boobs was the better than any number on the scale!
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Post by mwhip on Feb 20, 2018 8:53:02 GMT -6
Still trucking along with almost zero evidence.... 😒 I took progress pics yesterday and there is a teeeeeny tiny difference. Maybe. Scale remains unchanged. Ugh. You should do measurements. It's nice to see that difference. I've lost 2" in my waist, which is motivating. |
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Post by Sunny41 on Feb 20, 2018 8:53:25 GMT -6
mwhip great job! keep dedicated to the cause!
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Post by peachsmama on Feb 20, 2018 8:53:28 GMT -6
Nothing. I'm failing miserably! I'm starting fresh today. I'm not worrying about my diet really until I'm working from home.
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Post by mwhip on Feb 20, 2018 8:54:13 GMT -6
Nothing. I'm failing miserably! I'm starting fresh today. I'm not worrying about my diet really until I'm working from home. You have a lot going on right now! Don't beat yourself up! |
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Post by Sunny41 on Feb 20, 2018 8:56:14 GMT -6
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Post by slenle on Feb 20, 2018 8:56:37 GMT -6
Still trucking along with almost zero evidence.... 😒 I took progress pics yesterday and there is a teeeeeny tiny difference. Maybe. Scale remains unchanged. Ugh. You should do measurements. It's nice to see that difference. I've lost 2" in my waist, which is motivating. I tried measurements but I know I wasn’t taking them accurately. They were all over the place each time I measured so i gave up |
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Post by peachsmama on Feb 20, 2018 8:56:44 GMT -6
Nothing. I'm failing miserably! I'm starting fresh today. I'm not worrying about my diet really until I'm working from home. You have a lot going on right now! Don't beat yourself up! My biggest issue right now is that my cousin and his girlfriend just moved in (don't even get me started..) and I hate HATE working out in front of people. My parents and A are bad enough, but I still do it. But I can't with them there. |
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Post by Sunny41 on Feb 20, 2018 8:59:43 GMT -6
I started the BBM 7 day surge yesterday. I'm pretty sure I had the keto flu by evening so I am upping my salt intake today. I think I am going to stick to keto for a few more weeks while MH is out of town so I don't binge on all the bad things. I have to drink 100oz of water each day and so far I am doing it by adding fresh lemons
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Post by peachsmama on Feb 20, 2018 9:00:29 GMT -6
You should do measurements. It's nice to see that difference. I've lost 2" in my waist, which is motivating. I tried measurements but I know I wasn’t taking them accurately. They were all over the place each time I measured so i gave up Right down how you take them. Like on BBM you measure 4 inches up from the bend in your arm. And on your belly button, it's not going anywhere. And 6 inches below your knee. |
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Post by klong11 on Feb 20, 2018 9:06:25 GMT -6
You have a lot going on right now! Don't beat yourself up! My biggest issue right now is that my cousin and his girlfriend just moved in (don't even get me started..) and I hate HATE working out in front of people. My parents and A are bad enough, but I still do it. But I can't with them there. Every time I get on my bike mh walks into the room to watch. Uh...no, get out. I don't want someone staring at me! That's one of the reasons I don't go to a gym. I want to be by myself in my own zone, not surrounded by people. |
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Post by mwhip on Feb 20, 2018 9:08:20 GMT -6
I tried measurements but I know I wasn’t taking them accurately. They were all over the place each time I measured so i gave up Right down how you take them. Like on BBM you measure 4 inches up from the bend in your arm. And on your belly button, it's not going anywhere. And 6 inches below your knee. Yes! I have my accountability person take my measurements, I think it's really difficult to take them yourself. But yesterday when we did my thigh, we didn't measure correctly. We said next week, we will measure a certain number of inches up from the knee, to get the correct point. Like Sunny41 I measure at the largest part of the body part. |
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Post by peachsmama on Feb 20, 2018 9:09:20 GMT -6
My biggest issue right now is that my cousin and his girlfriend just moved in (don't even get me started..) and I hate HATE working out in front of people. My parents and A are bad enough, but I still do it. But I can't with them there. Every time I get on my bike mh walks into the room to watch. Uh...no, get out. I don't want someone staring at me! That's one of the reasons I don't go to a gym. I want to be by myself in my own zone, not surrounded by people. Exactly. I set up netflix and zone out. I don't want commentary. Also (TMI) but especially cardio, I fart a lot while I work out. I don't need an audience for that.. |
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Post by mwhip on Feb 20, 2018 9:11:03 GMT -6
My biggest issue right now is that my cousin and his girlfriend just moved in (don't even get me started..) and I hate HATE working out in front of people. My parents and A are bad enough, but I still do it. But I can't with them there. Every time I get on my bike mh walks into the room to watch. Uh...no, get out. I don't want someone staring at me! That's one of the reasons I don't go to a gym. I want to be by myself in my own zone, not surrounded by people. I would be the same way at home. When I use our elliptical, Evie follows me and wants to talk the entire time. No kid, mom can't talk and work out at the same time. If I can still talk, I'm not working hard enough. I don't feel that way at the gym. I work too hard to pay attention to others, unless their annoying or the guys who grunt loud enough I can hear them over my ear buds, so I figure everyone else is doing the same. Plus, we are all there for the same purpose. |
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Post by mwhip on Feb 20, 2018 9:12:17 GMT -6
Every time I get on my bike mh walks into the room to watch. Uh...no, get out. I don't want someone staring at me! That's one of the reasons I don't go to a gym. I want to be by myself in my own zone, not surrounded by people. Exactly. I set up netflix and zone out. I don't want commentary. Also (TMI) but especially cardio, I fart a lot while I work out. I don't need an audience for that.. I laughed! Yes, farting is a fear when I'm on the treadmill, but I can usually hold it in. I may try to 'take care of business' before I head to the gym as well, just for that reason! |
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Post by mwhip on Feb 20, 2018 9:13:23 GMT -6
That's a lot of measurements Sunny41! I think I'd be tired after I finished that and never work out! I measure my right bicep, waist, hips, thigh and calf. |
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Post by wedding on Feb 20, 2018 10:04:49 GMT -6
mwhip, way to go!! I'm down 2# and then I got a goddamn jelly donut on my way to work because I self sabotage.
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Post by wineallthetime on Feb 20, 2018 11:49:00 GMT -6
mwhip, that's awesome!! I'm proud of you for sticking with it. How long has it taken you so far? Keep up the great work! I'm going to use you for inspiration after this baby comes.
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Post by mwhip on Feb 20, 2018 11:51:41 GMT -6
mwhip , way to go!! I'm down 2# and then I got a goddamn jelly donut on my way to work because I self sabotage. It's okay to get the jelly donut occasionally! You have to let yourself have the things you enjoy, if it's all strict dieting, I believe that's what sets you up for failure. Like last night, I had 1/4 of a double chocolate dipped oreo (it was as amazing as it sounds!). I don't feel guilty about it because I didn't sit down and eat the package, I just had a little bit. I can't deny myself forever! |
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Post by mwhip on Feb 20, 2018 11:57:48 GMT -6
mwhip , that's awesome!! I'm proud of you for sticking with it. How long has it taken you so far? Keep up the great work! I'm going to use you for inspiration after this baby comes. Looks like January 18, I entered my weight into MFP, so just over 4 weeks. The first 10 lbs was mainly water weight, that's when I started increasing my water intake drastically. The rest has been diet and exercise, so I know I'm not going to continue to lose 20lbs a month, that isn't sustainable or healthy. I want to lose it so that I can also keep it off. |
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Post by mwhip on Feb 21, 2018 8:58:52 GMT -6
I weighed myself this morning and I'm officially down 20 lbs! I feel like celebrating with a cheeseburger and piece of cake.
Joking. Kind of.
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Post by slenle on Feb 21, 2018 9:13:18 GMT -6
Woop woop! Way to go mwhip! |
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Post by xolastunicornxo on Feb 21, 2018 9:34:24 GMT -6
That’s amazing mwhip! Good job!! |
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Post by nam2013 on Feb 21, 2018 9:36:38 GMT -6
mwhip Amazing Congrats! And according to most dietician a cheat meal every now and then is what makes it easier to stick to a diet. Just saying 😉.
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Post by klong11 on Feb 21, 2018 9:49:30 GMT -6
Never deprive yourself of foods just because you are on a "diet", just make healthier versions of it.
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Post by mwhip on Feb 21, 2018 10:17:31 GMT -6
Never deprive yourself of foods just because you are on a "diet", just make healthier versions of it. I have pinned a bunch of desserts on Pinterest I want to try, just need to get the ingredients. That way I don't feel like I'm depriving myself. And since I'd be making them with stuff my husband wouldn't usually expect, he most likely won't eat them, even if they are good! So an entire pan of brownies (made with black beans) all for me! |
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Post by wineallthetime on Feb 21, 2018 12:30:00 GMT -6
Never deprive yourself of foods just because you are on a "diet", just make healthier versions of it. I have pinned a bunch of desserts on Pinterest I want to try, just need to get the ingredients. That way I don't feel like I'm depriving myself. And since I'd be making them with stuff my husband wouldn't usually expect, he most likely won't eat them, even if they are good! So an entire pan of brownies (made with black beans) all for me! MH made me some chickpea brownies for my birthday when I was doing my weight loss challenge at my gym. I was the only one who liked them, but I thought they were so good! My trainer also gave me a protein powder ice cream recipe if anyone's interested. I didn't LOVE it, but it did the trick. |
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Post by mwhip on Feb 21, 2018 13:28:36 GMT -6
wineallthetime I feel like black bean brownies might be better than chickpea, at least they're the right color? I don't know, I'll give it a whirl. If they suck, I'm out what, $2? I have come across lots of recipes that require protein powder. What kind does everyone use? I feel like the one I use for my protein shake isn't right? I don't know, I guess I just need to experiment, but I feel like protein powder is kind of pricey, so I do hate to waste it.
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Post by wineallthetime on Feb 21, 2018 14:41:54 GMT -6
wineallthetime I feel like black bean brownies might be better than chickpea, at least they're the right color? I don't know, I'll give it a whirl. If they suck, I'm out what, $2? I have come across lots of recipes that require protein powder. What kind does everyone use? I feel like the one I use for my protein shake isn't right? I don't know, I guess I just need to experiment, but I feel like protein powder is kind of pricey, so I do hate to waste it. My trainer recommended Pescience. It's really good, I love the chocolate peanut butter cup! |
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Post by mwhip on Feb 21, 2018 15:24:11 GMT -6
wineallthetime I feel like black bean brownies might be better than chickpea, at least they're the right color? I don't know, I'll give it a whirl. If they suck, I'm out what, $2? I have come across lots of recipes that require protein powder. What kind does everyone use? I feel like the one I use for my protein shake isn't right? I don't know, I guess I just need to experiment, but I feel like protein powder is kind of pricey, so I do hate to waste it. My trainer recommended Pescience. It's really good, I love the chocolate peanut butter cup! Just ordered from Amazon! Thanks for the recommendation! |
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