Team Skinny April Fool's (Apr 2010) (Page 8)

2010-04-22 6:28 PM

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Henderson NV

Subject: RE: Team Skinny April Fool's (Apr 2010)

Altitude Addict - 2010-04-22 1:50 PM

saling4 - 2010-04-21 7:35 PM Thats what I like. Someone who thinks like we (at least sometimes). It is not always about the scale (well in my case it is) but in how we feel, look and if our clothes are looser.

Amen Saling. Couldn't have been said better!

People that have been here for a while have heard me preach that many times Addict......

I think anyone that keeps trying and changing trying o make themselves better are always winners. It is when you give up that you lose your way.

timbarnby

2010-04-22 9:06 PM

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Subject: RE: Team Skinny April Fool's (Apr 2010)

MuscleMomma - 2010-04-22 3:11 PM

eahlquist1 - 2010-04-22 11:08 AM Thanks, Tim. I was really bummed but I feel better now. I didn't even factor in stress levels - which have been high. I'm down 2 lbs today and expect a decent weigh in next week. Heather - re: food scales. I have a cheap one and the other day I weighed a 5 oz can of tuna on it and it read 3 oz. Uh-oh! Hopefully I'll buy a nice one soon, but for now I've been measuring with tbs, tsp, cups, etc. For meats I estimate that a deck of cards = 4oz.

I hate corny lines, but it is true that every moment is a chance to make the "right"/best choice we can with regard to food and training. When I despair, often, I remind myself it's a lifestyle. The month isn't over yet!

Musclemomma, you're sooo right. But also remember that sometimes you have to make hte "best BAD" decison with regard to food and training.

2010-04-22 9:37 PM

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5807

Henderson NV

Subject: RE: Team Skinny April Fool's (Apr 2010)

Well Teamies I think I have figured out WHY you go off the wagon and lose weight. I would just tell you, but there is no fun in that so it will cost you (LOL....).. PM me an I will tell you why AND how to do it over and over THEN I will tell you the cost...

Dang, I am good!!!!

2010-04-26 3:45 PM

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Subject: RE: Team Skinny April Fool's (Apr 2010)

Before our Team Skinny Tread drop to the bottom of the page I thought I'd tell you all that I ran 2.4 miles without stopping on Saturday. I was doubly impressed with myself because my running partner has decided to stop running and I really had to convince myself to get out and do it. The first half mile was tough and I wanted to stop, but by 1.5 miles I was totally in the groove. If it hadn't been so hilly I might have kept going. I felt so good when I got home.

2010-04-26 5:02 PM

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5807

Henderson NV

Subject: RE: Team Skinny April Fool's (Apr 2010)

Good job Sheilby. If you are anything like me you will find that the first mile or so is always tough....Then a miracle happens and it seems to get so much easier.

2010-04-26 7:11 PM

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Subject: RE: Team Skinny April Fool's (Apr 2010)

Thanks Saling, I think I am like you. I noticed it on the elliptical machine too - the first 15 minutes it takes all my effort to keep going; then after that it is usually the kids needing me that gets me off the thing. I just have to keep reminding myself of that so that I don't give up too early.

2010-04-26 9:45 PM

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Champion

5807

Henderson NV

Subject: RE: Team Skinny April Fool's (Apr 2010)

That first mile on the run or the first 3-4 on the bike are like: Do I really want to do this? Once I get past that I am rolling...LOL.

My Training Log My Race Log

sappho96

2010-04-27 9:33 PM

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Master

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brummie land

Subject: RE: Team Skinny April Fool's (Apr 2010)

hey all

totally fallen off the weight loss wagon this month as i've been undergoing a major upheavel! moving back to birmingham and in with my folks to help get over a case of ptsd. thinking nmoving back there will help my weight loss because i won't be eating so much crap and it's also a LOT hillier - yay!

Kate_r

2010-04-28 2:11 AM

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Glasgow, UK

Subject: RE: Team Skinny April Fool's (Apr 2010)

1st April 225lb
7th April 230lb
14th April 229lb
Missed week as I was away
28th April 227.8lb

So looks like I'll end the month back where I started but I have gone off the wagon and then stepped right back on so pleased the damage isn't more severe!

Target 218lb

2010-04-28 7:03 AM

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Subject: RE: Team Skinny April Fool's (Apr 2010)

February 1 - 235
March 31 - 215
April 7 - 213
April 14 - 209
April 21 - 207
April 28 - drum roll please ..... 204!!!!

My calculated risk payed off. Last week I noticed my calorie intake had drifted down to about 1400-1500. I started thinking that if that was what I was eating at 200+ pounds what was I going to be able to eat when I was in the 130's? I decided to increase my calorie intake to around 1750-1800 for the week (actually I hit 1900 on average) and that seems to have revved up my engine. It was a little scary and one day I felt like I was losing control. I was afraid I was going to go off the wagon but I kept telling myself I didn't need to be perfect. I logged everything I ate even when I didn't want to admit to it, and I think that was the most important reason I got back on track. The one day I thought I was so "bad" wasn't as bad as I thought when I really looked at the raw numbers in fitday. I've been working on my all or nothing attitude especially when it comes to exercising. My new mantra is something is better than nothing.

Goal for May - 194

Boy I can't wait to say goodbye for good to the 200's.

Garceau

2010-04-28 7:16 AM

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Subject: RE: Team Skinny April Fool's (Apr 2010)

Garceau - 2010-04-21 5:52 AM 3/31 = 272.0
4/7 = 270.6
4/14 = 270.6
4/21 = 266.6

4/28 = 267.4

Wow, what a horrible month for weight loss. I really cant explain it. I have been eating well, and working my azz off.

This is really a bummer.

I dont know if my body is resisting now, as I have begun biking as well - who knows.

otter_sh

2010-04-28 7:23 AM

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Palm Bay

Subject: RE: Team Skinny April Fool's (Apr 2010)

So April 1 - 234.5
      April 7 - 234.5
      April 14 - 233.0
      April 21 - 233.0
      April 28 - 233.0 - Third verse same as the first.... Down for the month, so better than last 3...

hchristo

2010-04-28 7:24 AM

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Subject: RE: Team Skinny April Fool's (Apr 2010)

August 24th- 233
Feb 1st- 198
March 1st-190
April 1st -184.2
April 7th- 181.2 down 3
April 15th- 179.8 down 1.4
April 21st- 181.4 up 1.6
April 28th- 181 down .4

This has been a bad month I have totally been slacking. I have my new training plans in place and I will just start fresh right now.

Goal for May 175

timbarnby

2010-04-28 8:01 AM

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Subject: RE: Team Skinny April Fool's (Apr 2010)

4/1/2010 - 212
4/7/2010 - 208
4/14/2010 - 206
4/21/2010 - 204 (20.62% BF)
4/28/2010 - 202 (18.62% BF)
Goal for April - 199.5

Hello all. Not the week I was looking for, but it'll do. I'll have to see what happens by 1 May, but I'm not going to TRY to drop 2.5 lbs in three days. Have a great week!

Tim

Edited by timbarnby 2010-04-28 8:28 AM

eahlquist1

2010-04-28 8:07 AM

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New user

Chattanooga

Subject: RE: Team Skinny April Fool's (Apr 2010)

April 1 - 152.6
April 7- 151
April 14 - 149.8
April 21 - 152.4
April 28 - 151.4

Okay. A 1.2 pound loss for the month. I'll take it. I actually feel lighter and tighter and this week I wore my "skinny suit" for the first time since law school. I can't really complain. My original goal of 146 was unrealistic.

Garceau - you lost over three pounds! That is awesome. You're moving in the right direction. Keep it up and don't get discouraged!

My goal for next month will be just to get under 150.

Em

2010-04-28 8:29 AM

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Elite

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Slackerville, USA

Subject: RE: Team Skinny April Fool's (Apr 2010)

Garceau - 2010-04-28 6:16 AM

Garceau - 2010-04-21 5:52 AM 3/31 = 272.0
4/7 = 270.6
4/14 = 270.6
4/21 = 266.6

Don't be too hard on yourself. You've made progress. I've been working for three months now and am finally making some progress. Keep at it and you'll see the difference over time.

2010-04-28 8:32 AM

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Elite

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Slackerville, USA

Subject: RE: Team Skinny April Fool's (Apr 2010)

Sheilby - 2010-04-28 6:03 AM February 1 - 235
March 31 - 215
April 7 - 213
April 14 - 209
April 21 - 207
April 28 - drum roll please ..... 204!!!!

My calculated risk payed off. Last week I noticed my calorie intake had drifted down to about 1400-1500. I started thinking that if that was what I was eating at 200+ pounds what was I going to be able to eat when I was in the 130's? I decided to increase my calorie intake to around 1750-1800 for the week (actually I hit 1900 on average) and that seems to have revved up my engine. It was a little scary and one day I felt like I was losing control. I was afraid I was going to go off the wagon but I kept telling myself I didn't need to be perfect. I logged everything I ate even when I didn't want to admit to it, and I think that was the most important reason I got back on track. The one day I thought I was so "bad" wasn't as bad as I thought when I really looked at the raw numbers in fitday. I've been working on my all or nothing attitude especially when it comes to exercising. My new mantra is something is better than nothing.

Goal for May - 194

Boy I can't wait to say goodbye for good to the 200's.

Congrats! It looks like you've had a good couple of months.

2010-04-28 8:38 AM

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Elite

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Slackerville, USA

Subject: RE: Team Skinny April Fool's (Apr 2010)

Thought I was doing pretty good. I'm up this week but then thought "compared to where I started this month, its been good." Then I checked where I started and I am only down 1 pound. Still, its one pound less than where I started. It probably would have been better if I had stuck to my training.
3/31-202.2
4/07-202.0
4/14-205.2
4/21-199.6
4/28-201.0

2010-04-28 8:56 AM

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Subject: RE: Team Skinny April Fool's (Apr 2010)

pdbman - 2010-04-28 9:32 AM
Congrats! It looks like you've had a good couple of months.

Thanks Paul. I have had a good couple of months. Reading all the accomplishments here really helps me. Looks like you and I will both get rid of the 200's in May. Best Wishes!

ckallpoints

2010-04-28 10:07 AM

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Central Point

Subject: RE: Team Skinny April Fool's (Apr 2010)

Mar 31 - 304
Apr 07 - 303
Apr 14 - 302
Apr 21 - 301
Apr 28 - 301

Month net -3# Not where I was hoping to be but its less then where I started.

StlPhil

2010-04-28 11:00 AM

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399

St. Louis

Subject: RE: Team Skinny April Fool's (Apr 2010)

Zooommm........Eek weight loss. After a big move last week and not changing my diet or training this I have lost a grand total of ZERO pounds this week. Story of my weight loss journey. Zoom - Eek.

Feb. 24th.     - 234
March 3rd.    - 232
March 10th. - missed (oops)
March 17th. - 229.2
March 24th. - 229.0 (-.2)
March 31st. - missed
April 7th.      - missed
April 14th.    - 227.4 (-1.6)
April 21st.    - 223.7 (-3.7)
April 28th.    -223.7 (0.0)

Phil

blueyedbikergirl

2010-04-28 2:23 PM

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10550

Austin, Texas

Subject: RE: Team Skinny April Fool's (Apr 2010)

I was hoping for a better week, but I'll take it - and I've pretty much met my goal for the month, so I'm pretty happy with that!

04/15 142.8
04/21 141.0
04/28 139.4

Yay! Only about 5 or so pounds to go!

2010-04-28 3:43 PM

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Elite

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Slackerville, USA

Subject: RE: Team Skinny April Fool's (Apr 2010)

Sheilby - 2010-04-28 7:56 AM

pdbman - 2010-04-28 9:32 AM
Congrats! It looks like you've had a good couple of months.

Thanks Paul. I have had a good couple of months. Reading all the accomplishments here really helps me. Looks like you and I will both get rid of the 200's in May. Best Wishes!

I sure hope to be rid of the 200's by the end of May. I would like to be at 195, but what I would like hasn't seemed to make much of a difference lately.

neilcarter

2010-04-28 6:47 PM

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Manly

Subject: RE: Team Skinny April Fool's (Apr 2010)

Bad week for me... gained a kg so gone from 95kg to 96kg.

Fallen off the wagon not so much from eating but from getting injured training for a hlaf marathon so haven;t run or bikeed for the past 3 weeks. going to physio to get it sorted and hopefully May will be the month to get the weight shifted....

concerntrating on swimming and weights at the minute. so once i incoporate the runs and bikes hopefully some will come off...

Roll on May's team skinny