Team Skinny 2 - Feb 21 weigh-in

last week 218.1

this week 220

Not the greatest week food wise but I think I'm back on track now. 

Starting weight 2-7: 168

Weight on 2-14: 165.0

Weight on 2-21: 164.2

Loss since last week: .8

Loss since last weigh in: 3.8 lbs.

I have definitely noticed that weight training really helps me with the weight loss. Anyone else have any patterns they have noticed in their weight loss process?

Last week 195.6.  This week 197.2.  No worries here, mateys.  Carb loading and prehydrating combined with a taper toward this weekend's 1/2 mary.

db

How utterly f-ing depressing....

Last week:  192.4

This week:  193.2

I have been training, I have been logging food, I have been careful and I gain.  Now granted my diet hasn't been stellar but it has been awful either.  Looking at Jill's entry, I have to acknowledge that I haven't been doing any strength training and only concentrating on cardio.  Can't imagine taking more time to work out but obviously I don't have much choice.  I do know that work has been major stressful the last week and maybe that has something to do with it....it is all a little tough....started this challenge at 195.4 back in November, got below 190 and have bounced back....story of my life.

Bank the week and move on.  Stay focused and continue to make good choices.  Maybe try to get into the gym this week and lift.  Maybe start meditating in the mornings.  Maybe just cut my head off...that will drop 8 pounds really quick! Never mind about that last one.

Doug-

Loved the Stephen Akhwari quote....good perspective for me this morning.

Jim 

Oh. My. GAWD. 

Today's weight:  154 effing pounds.  That's 2 pounds more than when I started this challenge!!!!

My diet is a big reason why I've gained.  Because I was sick we ate out a LOT last week.  Not fast food but PGCG would run to Applebees or Red Robin for take out.  Oh and Chinese and Thai.  Plus I was not working out.  *sigh*

Plan of action:

1. Log my weight daily in my blog.
2. Log my nutrition here instead of TrainingPeaks.
3. More water.
4. I'm already back on track with training and I am under coach's orders to not add additional workouts.

Jim,

Are you eating late in the evenings? That is one big thing I cut out. I eat a big breakfast and small snacks throughout the day. I definitely get LOTS of calories, but I seem to be offsetting it with the workouts. Plus, I really have found that the strength training has helped a TON! I do some hand weights at home and other things like crunches, push ups, core stuff on the big ball and squats. I often watch TV while doing it so it doesn't feel like I am adding more work out time to my schedule, even though I am.

I was reading a journal entry I had last September when I was at about 178 lbs. My goal was to get to 165 and I mentioned how that was a weight I could definitely be happy with. I think I am happy at 165, but now working to get a bit lower. At 5'10", 165 is a pretty average weight for me but I want to try to get to 158 or 159.

I know it can be super challenging and don't forget that you are learning about your weight by logging your food and you are taking care of your body by exercising. Try changing up a few other things in your rountine and see if that helps. Don't feel like you have to deprive yourself to lose weight.

Good luck! 

OK, the weight is up, and that is frustrating, but I'm trying to focus on the BF%, which is generally edging downward.  I'm more concerned with that anyway.  I'm pretty sure that as my training volume continues to increase, the BF (and therefore weight) will drop more and more rapidly.  I have been steadily increasing biking (trainer intervals and long easy spins) and running.   Tomorrow, I'm running a 5K and attempting to achieve two goals at once.  wish me luck

I have added some upper-body strength training right before my trainer rides.  It's only been two sessions, and I'm still trying to figure out the appropriate amount of weight, but I think that will help with the fat loss also.

I have also noticed that the week I posted some of my best results was the week I was logging all my food, and this past week--when I did not log--did not show such good results even though it felt I was eating about the same.   It is interesting that the one thing I know I have NOT been drinking is tea.  I've heard that tea is good for fat loss, and my results are apparently bearing that out.  I guess it's back to logging food and drinking tea; we'll see what happens next week.

Oh well, it is what it is.  Onward.

Hiya,

Last week: 163

This week: ditto (163)

Difference = 0

Seems like a lot of us are having a bad week.  Must be something in the air.   Don't worry about it, because worry causes stress, and stress causes the body to retain fat. 

FYI:  Chocolate is derived from cacao beans. Bean = vegetable. Sugar is derived from either sugar CANE or sugar BEETS. Both are plants, which places them in the vegetable category. Thus, chocolate is a vegetable.

Hello all, 

I was at 147.0 this morning.   I can't seem to break that mark.  My eating habits have been rather poor this week, though.  I didn't know about late night eating...which I do A LOT.  So, I'm gonna give that a try for a bit.  I hope everyone enjoys the rest of their day!

Welcome back, Tanna!  Sounds like you've been making some nice gains losses without us.  Sorta like "the team at home."  We could use your inspiration.  We're going to go till the spring equinox (March 21), and then I think the plan is to just keep setting a new challenge for each season so everyone can stay together and keep inspiring each other.

Jim, let me know if that's not right, but I sure hope it is.  I can use the support and inspiration.