Wow, that's really weird--I posted last night, late, and it didn't make it in? So strange. I was having problems with one of my kids, fighting over the computer....oh well.
Guess I'll move my log over.
I was on late and I saw your stuff.
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I am really enjoying this challenge, but I can't decide if I am going to include myself in the next one. . . . I am still up in the air about it. I think it's a mixed bag with everyone.
There are Pros and Cons in these sorts of things.
Since the next one seems to be the subject of discussion, and just for the Heck of it, I'll list out a few of them, to see if y'all agree ?? (I am an admitted list maker)
Pros:
~The support and accountability of working with a group, that has similar markers and 'check points' is encouraging. It's nice to know that we 'all have a week left' before pictures or stats.
~I have liked the results of having a deadline where I take my current stats and a progress report. Although I have been active in the forum, and on this weight loss journey for a while, I hadn't been a diligent about checking things like current measurements. Since starting the challenge, it has helped me to create a 'history', and that is nice.
~I like that the challenge is encompassing enough to where we are all allowed to have different goals and different plans, yet still be quite supportive as a group.
~I do think it is working as a good focal point through a time in the year that would normally be more of an obstacle course for all of us.
~On a personal level, the 'next' challenge comes at a very important time for me. By January, I'll be at or near the 130's and focusing on getting down to about 120. That is the weight that I am going reevaluate where I am, and definitely focus on doing a lot more body recomp. That six month block will be a whole new ballgame for me.
Cons:
~I do not like my log being moved from the 'training logs'. I know that sounds petty, but honestly it IS my biggest deterrent to being part of the next challenge. Perhaps I am not good with change . . I don't know.
~To some extent, taking part of a challenge has the mental effect of slightly isolating me from the rest of the fitness board. Perhaps it is because I become consumed and it focuses my energy different, or it could be that your 'group' tends to become those sharing the challenge with you. I don't know.
~I am not wild about posting my pics every month. It's not because I am self conscience of my looks . . I am what I am, whether I weigh 120lbs or 210lbs, it is what it is. But I dislike posting these pics that, by their nature, can show very little change. Yes, over an extended period, they will, but it seems like posting them every month, only will serve to minimize the impact of posting them when the results are impressive. It's the difference between seeing someone after every 5lbs they lose, and not seeing someone for 6 months and them having lost 30lbs. The 'wow' factor is definitely greater with the latter.
~To some extent, a challenge seems like a 'responsibility'. I am not a quitter and so quitting one is not an option, but that means taking pictures when I don't want to, and measuring myself on someone else's time scale.
So there it is . . . a small list of the silly things that float thru my mind when I think in terms of the next challenge. Admittedly some are lame, maybe even selfish, but I thought I would throw that out there and see where everyone falls in that.
Opinions?
I basically agree w/ you on all of these points. Except I didn't have a log before the challenge, so I can't complain about it being moved. Not sure if I'll do a January challenge, but I am really glad to be doing this one. I've learned a lot about myself and about health and fitness from participating. And it's fun getting to know all the participants.
Regarding start date of challenge, I would push it to mid-January. Will give all of us time to evaluate whether to do the next one after this one ends and the results sink in.
Okay, I think we'll go to the Jan 11th date for the new challenge.
On the moving of logs. When the challenge started up I had an Admin move everyone into the challenge area. If you want it moved back, just do so. If you want it to stay in the challenge area, don't worry about it (ie. nobody will move it out until you ask). I'd suggest to any that missed the deadlines and/or dropped out on purpose to not worry about moving it until after January (in case you change your mind). ie. I'm out (on purpose) but there's a slim chance I'll join the January one, so I'll wait until then.
Elisabeth - I'd started to answer you but I see now that you're having the bad day, not me.
Many of you have said this. Well I'm happy with October results. I'm glad I only lost 2.8 lbs because it made me go compare my deficit with my deficit for Sept, I saw it was less, and I can increase it. That is under my control.
Also, in Oct, ;I lost 1" in each of bust, ribcage, waist and thigh; I lost 1/2" in each of stomach and hips. So I'm thrilled with that and my pants got looser in the seat.
I'm usually the one with no results, so I just want to say that I had results!
Many of you have said this. Well I'm happy with October results. I'm glad I only lost 2.8 lbs because it made me go compare my deficit with my deficit for Sept, I saw it was less, and I can increase it. That is under my control.
Also, in Oct, ;I lost 1" in each of bust, ribcage, waist and thigh; I lost 1/2" in each of stomach and hips. So I'm thrilled with that and my pants got looser in the seat.
I'm usually the one with no results, so I just want to say that I had results!
LOL. I was thinking this too. October was my best month yet! I had more positive changes in my body than I have in any other four week period to date.
I was going to tell you the other day that I really see a difference in your pics too. It is actually amazing for the small time frame in which they were taken.
I know we whine so often about not seeing results, and you have been one of the ones that have truly had to wait for soooo long to start seeing some change. 95% of us (myself included!) might not have had the gumption to stick it out like you have
It must make seeing the results all the more sweeter!
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Indeed.. Etana had awesome results for October. Hey , someone has to stand out well.. all the sweeter when it happens to someone who'd been fighting tooth & nail to get them.
LOL. I was thinking this too. October was my best month yet! I had more positive changes in my body than I have in any other four week period to date.
That's really wonderful... Ahh, you fixed your photos side by side, much better!! You lost in your hips and waist inches!!! Aren't you measuring your stomach at belly button? It is where I lost the most (7", compared to 4" in waist and hips)... It has been a huge surprise to see the stomach measurement get smaller and smaller. Why not start now measuring your stomach too.
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I was going to tell you the other day that I really see a difference in your pics too. It is actually amazing for the small time frame in which they were taken.
I know we whine so often about not seeing results, and you have been one of the ones that have truly had to wait for soooo long to start seeing some change. 95% of us (myself included!) might not have had the gumption to stick it out like you have
It must make seeing the results all the more sweeter!
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Indeed.. Etana had awesome results for October. Hey , someone has to stand out well.. all the sweeter when it happens to someone who'd been fighting tooth & nail to get them.
thank you thank you. I especially see the difference in my side views of the photos, but with clothes on my waist stomach hips thighs are also much narrower.
I wasn't struggling this 12 months. I've been struggling for 10 yrs now, with many 1200 cal diets. Even if they were 1400 cal in reality. It just wasn't working until I switched to the carb-cycling. Persevering here on the forum was different, not with support, but I had different people offer information and advice, and I wound up studying more about the workings of bodies and fat loss.
I did feel last Oct after REPAIR and my success with One Big Meal, that I had something working, and then it was maybe 5 months of dieting with no results was confusing me so, there just didnt' seem to be a key in existance, no reason why I wasnt' losing, nothing I changed had any effect for more than a week. I began to be a big whiner!!! Every post was such a downer, I am sorry to you all.
It is so much more fun to diet and LOSE weight! My posts are so much more cheerful
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I think I just was at the end of my rope. It just had to work this time. 63. ugh. Feeling old. Knowing I am a young 63. And all this support. And accountability. Just being sick and tired of hating myself, how I look. Done with it. Better than that.
Hey ladies, how is the month going so far? I was looking at the calendar today and realized that we're already in the second half of the month. For me this means I've been busier with school stuff as finals start in a little over two weeks.
I know for some of you in the US that this is the start of 'holiday season' which starts with your later Thanksgiving and heads into Christmas and New Years. We just got our invitation to the neighbour's Christmas party today. He's got perfect radar for knowing my last day of school. Last year it was the day after my last final (don't have my schedule yet, but the worst would be the last day of finals). My eating was pretty good for it, but the drinking... well, is it a bad sign when you run out of scotch and someone runs home for another?
We don't have much (any) family here, so it's not a big deal around holidays. One thing I've learned (for myself) is that I need to make dishes I enjoy, just perhaps a little lighter than I used to. So, what beloved family recipe are you going to try and lighten up this season? (unless you're bulking... in which case - go for it!)
I'm just going to make Thanksgiving Day dinner my super re-feed. We usually tend toward the healthier versions of dishes anyway. I'm going to try my hand at making smoked turkey legs instead of a whole turkey. There are only two of us. I'm looking forward to mashed taters, chicken apple sausage dressing, and punkin pie, too! I'm sure the wine will flow like water that day. It's almost not worth the indulgence, though, as I anticipate food and alcohol hangover the next day.
I'm trying not to think about Thanksgiving yet. I just ran a hefty deficit for 3 days and undid the damage I caused when I went to London. I am going to NY this weekend and I have to, have to, have to keep the deficit going. If I can come away from this weekend unscathed, I may actually make some progress.
Apart from these 3 posts it's been awfully quiet in here.. everyone is cooking/baking up a storm I suppose & eating all of it too ?
After months & months of problem-fee day-time intermittent fasting I'm back to feeling utterly frozen early in the afternoon, despite having the room heated up to 22°C/71.5F & the only thing helping to unfreeze myself is to simply eat a protein-rich meal. Quite bummed at this.. and I'm not even trying to diet, just maintain wt
I haven't been cooking/baking up a storm. I've been working working working, even while supposedly on vacation. It is sure interfering with my workouts.
I am not planning on lighter fodder for the holiday. I have been assigned to make pies and will make pumpkin and apple, and eat a slice of each. After all, Thanksgiving only comes once a year..... In the meantime, I'm diligently sticking to my caloric deficit.
No Thanksgiving here but I've been out for dinner recently and having days off work (as holiday) which leads me to eating at maintenance or in a surplus and while the scale hasn't been affected (yet ), leaves me feeling a bit blah.
Dinner out tomorrow, and also next week for 2 birthdays plus I just volunteered to make my BIL's birthday cake and he loves desserts so it has to be the real deal.
Workouts are going well and I'm still really looking forward to them (gym seems quiet at the moment - does nobody care now that they're all covered up for winter? ).
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