7 Day Motivational Thread Starting 6-24
#52
Robin it left me speechless. That guy is practically a new person after 10 months, even doing that handstand yoga and running. It makes me ashamed that I can't even reach 500 calories of exercise a day. I didn't comment about it earlier as I got caught up watching a whole bunch of random DDP videos after that, curse youtube and that "recommended" section on the right.
#53
Goals:
1: Drink only 1 Diet Dew a day--yes, no
2: Don't stress about it, you'll know when you know--yes, not so much of a good day
3: Exercise when I can--no, not yet
Thanks for the well wishes. I'm still waiting to hear back from the doctors. It'll probably take about a week to find out the results. It's just frustrating waiting....
1: Drink only 1 Diet Dew a day--yes, no
2: Don't stress about it, you'll know when you know--yes, not so much of a good day
3: Exercise when I can--no, not yet
Thanks for the well wishes. I'm still waiting to hear back from the doctors. It'll probably take about a week to find out the results. It's just frustrating waiting....
#56
Health and Fitness
1) Lose 3 pounds (starting weight 191.4) 189.8 (-1.6)
2) Gym 3 times Yes, no
3) 3 Liters of water per day yes, yes
4) 3 Fruits/veggies per day yes, yes
5) 3k Calorie deficit -1233, -404
Other
6) Ban 3 spammers 2, 0
7) Write 3 Policies 0, 0
Walking challenge
3.33 miles x 1
1) Lose 3 pounds (starting weight 191.4) 189.8 (-1.6)
2) Gym 3 times Yes, no
3) 3 Liters of water per day yes, yes
4) 3 Fruits/veggies per day yes, yes
5) 3k Calorie deficit -1233, -404
Other
6) Ban 3 spammers 2, 0
7) Write 3 Policies 0, 0
Walking challenge
3.33 miles x 1
#57
FitDay Premium Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Tampa
Posts: 18
Just joined, Day 1.
Not sure where to start, but I guess joining here is the first step. Hardest part about this will be going it alone - in the past (I dropped weight about 12 years ago) I've had a group that I was a part of. This time will try w/out a group (I don't really want to spend the $$$ for a program or join a special gym).
And so it begins....
Not sure where to start, but I guess joining here is the first step. Hardest part about this will be going it alone - in the past (I dropped weight about 12 years ago) I've had a group that I was a part of. This time will try w/out a group (I don't really want to spend the $$$ for a program or join a special gym).
And so it begins....
#58
FitDay Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: New York
Posts: 83
Just joined, Day 1.
Not sure where to start, but I guess joining here is the first step. Hardest part about this will be going it alone - in the past (I dropped weight about 12 years ago) I've had a group that I was a part of. This time will try w/out a group (I don't really want to spend the $$$ for a program or join a special gym).
And so it begins....
Not sure where to start, but I guess joining here is the first step. Hardest part about this will be going it alone - in the past (I dropped weight about 12 years ago) I've had a group that I was a part of. This time will try w/out a group (I don't really want to spend the $$$ for a program or join a special gym).
And so it begins....
#59
FitDay Premium Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Tampa
Posts: 18
Thanks, that is what I was hoping. Since I won't have a local group to be accountable to, keep me honest, kick me in the behind, etc. - I felt like I needed to find an online "substitute". It will be a pretty long journey - I have about 100lbs that I'd like to shed.
I am hoping this group will be the place I can "connect with" to get started in the right direction. If I can change some bad habits (or get rid of them entirely) and create some new good habits over the next 30-60 days, I am hoping that gives me the momentum I need to stay with it.
I am hoping this group will be the place I can "connect with" to get started in the right direction. If I can change some bad habits (or get rid of them entirely) and create some new good habits over the next 30-60 days, I am hoping that gives me the momentum I need to stay with it.
#60
FitDay Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 463
Hey there, Dad! Welcome aboard! Yep, I think you've found your support group! We may not "kick you in the behind" but Mike does wield a mean hammer...
Speaking of Mike, he's off to a grand start for the week!
Thanks for the translation, Ian! ありがとうございます!
I echo what Robin said regarding those with health challenges. Do what you can and take care of yourself. Great job on your week so far, Robin!
Goals for the Week:
Even though I never set it up in my goals list (so you folks weren't aware of it), I've been doing bicep and tricep work daily since the beginning of May. I figured it would be a big help with the taiko and as well as with the yoga. Additionally, it *might* help me avoid (or at least minimize) the dreaded batwings after I get down to my hoped-for weight/body-size. So I've been diligently doing 3 mini-workouts, 3 sets of 10 each. Last week, those mini-workouts fell by the wayside along with so many other things. I resumed yesterday and oooooooo this morning I can really feel it in my shoulders blades and back! Oddly enough, the bi-and triceps feel fine.
Hey, Mike, can I claim the 3 workouts, 3 sets by as my 3-fer?
Speaking of Mike, he's off to a grand start for the week!
Thanks for the translation, Ian! ありがとうございます!
I echo what Robin said regarding those with health challenges. Do what you can and take care of yourself. Great job on your week so far, Robin!
Goals for the Week:
- Log everything, no exceptions (nibbles and "tastes" count!): yes, yes
- Maintain adequate daily hydration: yes, yes
- Maintain a 7-day rolling average between 1200-1550 calories: 1303, 1361
- Maintain a 7-day rolling average between 800-1300mg sodium: 940, 859
- Maintain a 7-day rolling average of at least 16g fiber: 12, 13
- Maintain a 7-day rolling average of at least 30g protein: 39, 37
- Some sort of physical activity 4x during the week: Mon=nothing, Tues=Taiko ...(1/4)
- Study every day: yes, yes
Even though I never set it up in my goals list (so you folks weren't aware of it), I've been doing bicep and tricep work daily since the beginning of May. I figured it would be a big help with the taiko and as well as with the yoga. Additionally, it *might* help me avoid (or at least minimize) the dreaded batwings after I get down to my hoped-for weight/body-size. So I've been diligently doing 3 mini-workouts, 3 sets of 10 each. Last week, those mini-workouts fell by the wayside along with so many other things. I resumed yesterday and oooooooo this morning I can really feel it in my shoulders blades and back! Oddly enough, the bi-and triceps feel fine.
Hey, Mike, can I claim the 3 workouts, 3 sets by as my 3-fer?