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Post by hotcuppa on Jul 3, 2017 11:52:58 GMT -6
Hi everyone. I've been struggling to keep up here and not doing so great at the challenge. I'm hoping to do better. So far, today has been great. I'll lose a point for dinner because the lobster stuffing has non compliant ingredients. Also, tomorrow will likely be a disaster. But, I've got lots of compliant snacks and meals planned for the rest of the week. I really want to finish strong.
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Post by leatherpants on Jul 3, 2017 15:15:44 GMT -6
Add me to the list of not even trying nutritionally. I can't make myself think it through enough. I just stopped caring about it.
I'm doing the Surge again this week so I can make my dietbet weight. I feel like the money factor isn't even motivating me anymore.
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Post by GhoatMonket on Jul 3, 2017 16:22:22 GMT -6
Add me to the list of not even trying nutritionally. I can't make myself think it through enough. I just stopped caring about it. I'm doing the Surge again this week so I can make my dietbet weight. I feel like the money factor isn't even motivating me anymore. I slid in for my Transformer weigh out on Saturday. Which says that something is going right, it just feels like the last 3 weeks have just been crap.
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Post by billmurray on Jul 3, 2017 18:50:34 GMT -6
Like many others, I haven't been doing great nutritionally, with exercise, or stretching the last few days or so. Ive lost weight (which was my goal), so I want to continue and get back on track. I'm hoping this week will be better as the busyness of life will be settling down a bit.
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Post by GhoatMonket on Jul 3, 2017 21:45:35 GMT -6
Yeah, so I hit a new bench PR tonight- 210. Which means I finally hit over body weight.
Now to drop weight and keep the lift.
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Post by leatherpants on Jul 4, 2017 9:07:22 GMT -6
Yeah, so I hit a new bench PR tonight- 210. Which means I finally hit over body weight. Now to drop weight and keep the lift. This means you can lift more than you weigh? That is so Bad. Ass.
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Post by leatherpants on Jul 4, 2017 9:11:24 GMT -6
I am so motivated on Mondays and I lose it by like - Monday at lunch. Regardless I just spent some time on the WLC feed reading people's reflections which I have been actually terrible at in the last couple of weeks. So many of us are struggling with nutrition that its making me feel a lot better. I was really beating myself up about my shitty eating but the amount of "crappy nutrition day but great day on LP/Activity/Sleep etc" is really, truly motivating. It just reminded me/reassured me that nutrition is one component and there are still so many of us scoring everyday, loving the LPs (which I always read as my initials, btw), doing activities with the kids etc. I was feeling kind of blah about my efforts this challenge but that was a lift.
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Post by GhoatMonket on Jul 4, 2017 10:23:16 GMT -6
Yeah, so I hit a new bench PR tonight- 210. Which means I finally hit over body weight. Now to drop weight and keep the lift. This means you can lift more than you weigh? That is so Bad. Ass. Yep. For women the standard is usually 75%. It's so easy for me to forget that too given that I hang out with people that do more than bodyweight as a warm up (and I'm not talking about guys).
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Post by leatherpants on Jul 4, 2017 15:48:44 GMT -6
This means you can lift more than you weigh? That is so Bad. Ass. Yep. For women the standard is usually 75%. It's so easy for me to forget that too given that I hang out with people that do more than bodyweight as a warm up (and I'm not talking about guys). Its easy to become accustomed to anything so I can be here to remind you that its seriously impressive. I'm impressed.
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Post by yoginikiki on Jul 4, 2017 19:21:48 GMT -6
GhoatMonket, you are so goddamn badass. Good for you and congratulations!
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Post by yoginikiki on Jul 4, 2017 19:24:57 GMT -6
I'm also not even trying. I mean, my meals have been compliant since I got home, but wine. Also, my exercise options are very limited with my ankle. My mind is elsewhere. I haven't tried to stretch. I keep telling myself that when my ILs are gone and my schedule goes back to normal, I can do better. I can relate to this. Is your mind in a happy place or in a sad place? I hope all is ok.
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Post by yoginikiki on Jul 4, 2017 19:29:23 GMT -6
Hey all. I'm drowning.
In an effort to salvage what I can, I am making a real serious effort to examine my failure as well as the minor successes. What happened? How did I get here? Where would I be if it were not for the little successes and small positive choices I was able to make?
This was still a good choice for me. I made better choices than I probably would have without it, but I had no idea what was coming. Such is life I suppose. I'm going to keep thinking about this and share the ugly with you all. If nothing else, it will be a good laugh.
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Post by leahcar on Jul 5, 2017 7:23:54 GMT -6
I have basically tossed nutrition points out the window. Life kicked my butt for a few weeks and LOL forever that nutrition is going to improve during our grand month of birthday celebrations (4 family bdays in 11 days starts tomorrow!).
The challenge is keeping me motivated to do SOMETHING physically exerting most days- and that's a good thing. I get up and stretch every morning now; that also makes my whole day better. I made "leave no trace" my challenge long LP and that has been amazing. I have much better nighttime routines as a result.
Anyway- not sure the scale will have moved much this challenge, but I'm OK with that. I'm happier with my mental place even if not my physical one.
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Post by leahcar on Jul 5, 2017 7:25:55 GMT -6
GhoatMonket , you are an amazing bad ass. I just started lifting weights so lifting more than body weight is just...wow.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2017 7:38:38 GMT -6
Drowning here, too. We were out of town SO MUCH. We took five trips in a six week period of time, then came home to my ILs visiting. Exercise is habitual in my normal life but travel means I have to work for it, and the sprained ankle means hiking and running (my go to travel exercise) was off the table. I completely gave up on trying for the LP at some point because I felt like I couldn't think of one more thing.
My ILs leave today and I dragged myself out of bed for a 6am workout, so exercise and mobility are done. I'm going to dig my planner out today and re-sync my life. I'm also committing to a 30 day no drinking, completely compliant detox to get my system back in order.
I had been thinking I might sit September out, but now I think I really want to do it. I hope to get in a good routine before the holidays and winter weight start happening.
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Post by clairefraser on Jul 5, 2017 11:52:09 GMT -6
Hi lovelies! I know I have been completely absent. Life has basically smacked me in the face and I have had to focus my energy on other things.
I'm 99.6% sure my marriage is over. I'm pretty much done and want to move on with life. I've been researching child support and custody arrangements and making budgets to plan for being on my own. We went to our first marriage counseling appt last week and now she wants to see us both individually and I go tonight. I have not told MH that I want a divorce even though I do. I will be telling our therapist tonight about where I'm at in 100% honesty. So needless to say challenge things has not been a priority. I'm hoping to gain some clarity over the next few weeks so I can start moving forward.
I'm going to try and check in more and at least be here supportively for everyone. I just wanted to check in so you guys know I'm alive.
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Post by yoginikiki on Jul 5, 2017 12:17:18 GMT -6
clairefraser, I am so sorry to hear you are having such a rough go of things in the outside world. I hope your session tonight goes well. What can we do?
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Post by clairefraser on Jul 5, 2017 12:50:05 GMT -6
clairefraser , I am so sorry to hear you are having such a rough go of things in the outside world. I hope your session tonight goes well. What can we do? You're so sweet. Right now I'm just hanging in there. I haven't made any official moves yet. I'm going to wait to see how my individual session goes tonight and get her feedback. But I realized about a month ago that I have been miserable for a long time in my marriage and I'm no longer in love with my husband. We both deserve to be happy. So hopefully I can get there.
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Post by leatherpants on Jul 5, 2017 13:16:38 GMT -6
Sending you love clairefraser. I hope tonight goes well and that you find peace and happiness soon.
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Post by leahcar on Jul 5, 2017 14:24:02 GMT -6
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Post by billmurray on Jul 5, 2017 20:29:59 GMT -6
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Post by GhoatMonket on Jul 5, 2017 21:35:19 GMT -6
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Post by cincymama on Jul 6, 2017 6:43:49 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2017 7:59:41 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2017 8:03:19 GMT -6
I've really been sucking at this. I haven't been trying and I felt guilty for not trying and so have been avoiding the thread and not even posting my atrocious scores. I'm so sick of it, though.
Today is a new day. This is my fresh start. I feel like I keep saying that, but I mean it for real this time. And I'm sorry for being MIA. I really am. I'm also embarrassed- at how poorly I've done, not just the scores, but the avoidance too.
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Post by clairefraser on Jul 10, 2017 8:16:55 GMT -6
I'm doing okay. I feel extremely awkward in my house right now though. it's hard being the one that knows things are going to change drastically while the other has no idea. My parents have been amazing though. They have both said they support me 100% and will help in any way they can. They just want me to be happy. I called a lawyer on Friday and have a consult on 7/28. So...we will see.
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Post by leatherpants on Jul 10, 2017 9:53:07 GMT -6
I've really been sucking at this. I haven't been trying and I felt guilty for not trying and so have been avoiding the thread and not even posting my atrocious scores. I'm so sick of it, though. Today is a new day. This is my fresh start. I feel like I keep saying that, but I mean it for real this time. And I'm sorry for being MIA. I really am. I'm also embarrassed- at how poorly I've done, not just the scores, but the avoidance too. You don't have to feel embarrassed here. I also don't think you are alone in this. I feel very similar - especially in the not trying department. Today is your new day. Maybe that should be our new motto
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Post by GhoatMonket on Jul 10, 2017 21:42:24 GMT -6
I've pretty much given up at this point. Stress of being pulled 90 different directions is killing any and all motivation right now.
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Post by cincymama on Jul 11, 2017 7:24:48 GMT -6
I've pretty much given up at this point. Stress of being pulled 90 different directions is killing any and all motivation right now. Right there with you
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2017 17:28:18 GMT -6
I've pretty much given up at this point. Stress of being pulled 90 different directions is killing any and all motivation right now. I'm sorry about the stress. And I feel you on the giving up.
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