Let's check in--Weight loss/getting healthy goals, 6/19

[compassrose]

Traveling the last 2.5 weeks has been... not good for me. Tomorrow is back to exercising and back to a reasonable diet and not drinking every day. Plus, work.

Ugh.

[sfy]

This week was alright. I did two more of the body workout classes. They are so challenging for me, because my upper body strength is basically that of an 82 year old woman who's never lifted as much as a handbag or drunk a glass of milk. I am flat out embarrassed in every class, which is both humiliating and motivation to return! So I plan to go twice a week, but this will switch when I incorporate swim again which happens next week. I need to figure out a permanent plan after two weeks of swimming, but honestly, when I can swim is heavily dependent on my work schedule because of my blowouts. I am trying to schedule everything in a way that lets me swim a few times for a week or two, but sometimes, it's out of my control. Anyway, this week, I was standing up waiting on my manager and when she walked up, I noticed her looking at my legs and then she asked me what I was doing in terms of exercise . Other than my husband, this is the first time someone has noticed!

[litebright]

I have been having migraines every day the last two weeks. It has sucked majorly in terms of being able to exercise. Normally I get them in the middle of the night and in the evening so I'm okay during the day and and can exercise, but lately they've been coming at 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. and linger in between, and I'm afraid to do anything much during the day because it might make them come back sooner.

OTOH, I haven't had much of an appetite either, so I guess maybe that balances the lack of workouts.

[elletr13]

I was traveling all week, so not great. I'm planning to try and stick to the Whole 30 rules the next two weeks before the 4th and my bday. I would like to do a full 30 soon...looking at mid-July.

Half marathon training officially starts tomorrow with 2 miles.

[krystee]

I am already noticing that I am in better shape in my Orangetheory classes! It's exciting. Still struggling on the eating thing, though. I am hoping to go to water walking tomorrow night. You walk against the current in the lazy river. I love it!

[closertofine]

I'm not a part of the check in group, and I already AWd the shit out of this on fb, but as of yesterday, I'm down 50 lbs from the day stbx and I separated!! Nothing but stress contributed to this, so I don't recommend it as a method

What I'd like to add in now is to start walking again. I'm just not sure when I'll fit that in because my kids won't do the stroller anymore. But they're going away for a week in two weeks, so I'm going to plan to try then.

[raangoli]

I am down a pound I think. But maybe it's water weight? Whatever it is, I'll take it.

I am keeping up with my walks. Now we drive to a local park and it's almost 2.5 miles that we can do but flat as opposed to when we walked in the neighborhood. But it's a nice change of scenery.

[compassrose]

closertofine Congrats on the weight loss but I'm so sorry about the method.

[bostonmichelle]

I'm up about a pound. I think it has to do with getting my period. Exercise was down last week as well. Back on the bandwagon with a new week.

[dreamcrisp1]

I wore a pair of lulu lemon shorts yesterday that was a size 2. It hadn't fit well in quite too long but now it does!!! A size 2 in lulu lemon is an XXS. I did yoga 3 times last week and only got 2 days of running in. But it was incredible runs. I feel good. I really want to make sure I am doing at least 3 running days so I'm trying. I'm sooooo lazy during the week though. I fall asleep watching mad men every night. Lol.

[justjen]

I've been basically on and off the wagon for the better part of a month, alas. Today I was up around 1.5 from my lowest. Hoping to be fully back on the wagon this week. I have a new phone, so I can actually use the WW app, which will help.

[explorer2001]

I weigh less than I have in years I'm down in the 170s. But I'm hating how it's happening. I'm sick again with severe abdominal pain barely holding down anything. Eating hurts. So food is pain. The GI doctors I was seeing basically said we don't know what's wrong, so good luck. The specialist they sent me to the hospital to consult with literally never saw or spoke to me and sent me home with the same diagnosis as Feb, which we know is wrong. So I am in constant low grade pain with intermittent stabbing horrible pain, made worse by eating. I'm getting no help from doctors who basically don't care to try to figure it out anymore. I'm nearing the end of my rope and running out of ideas/resources. And because I can't keep much down, my energy is completely sapped, I can't even walk the dog. I can barely stay awake through a day. It's rough.

[sfy]

I'm so sorry, explorer2001. I hope someone can figure it out soon .

[itsme]

I'm still chugging along. I lost another pound but have been lagging with running. Between the heat and wearing a cast on my arm I haven't had much motivation. The cast gets hot, sweaty, and itchy so that seriously stops me from wanting to go out. I have CrossFit tonight in 115* weather. Joy. On another note, I met up with friends this weekend and they were so impressed with my progress. I'm down almost 50lbs overall.

[galaxy8227]

This week was ok. I made all my step goals for my step bet and worked out three times. I ate a lot of crap over the weekend, but I ate less of it then I normally would have so I still consider that a win lol.

This week I hope to work out three times, continue my step bet and try to fit in some more evening yoga, I think that is helping me sleep.

[Deleted]

I'm so sorry that some of you guys are struggling. I wish our bodies would just do what we want them to when we want them to. Sadly, that isn't the case but I hope everyone feels well this week.

I fell off the bandwagon this lady month and have gained about 4 pounds. I'm ready to recommit and started with a nice, long walk early this morning. We also have a great dinner planned and most of the food was grown in our garden, which I think is pretty spiffy. We have vacation in 5.5 weeks and I would like to feel good in my clothes again before we go. Nothing exciting, I just don't want to spend a week with the family and my muffin top.

[ally]

I signed up for unlimited hot yoga for the summer and am pushing to go 3 times/week - I love the class, but I am a morning exerciser and it has been an adjustment to fit in afternoon workouts.  I do still workout in the morning on non-yoga days.  I do love the change in routine and I am curious to see if I will notice any change in my body or strength at the end of this summer.

I eat healthy enough.  I had the realization this past week that losing this 5-8 pounds is not worth giving up what I would need to in order to do it.  I like chocolate and wine! As long as I fit in healthy foods: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, I am ok.

[kathybela]

I weighed in on Saturday and was up a pound, it's the first time I've been up since I started WW in mid-February so I'm not going to get upset.

I set a goal to work out every morning before I hit the shower. I got up late this morning and normally would have just said forget it but instead decided to do a Leslie Sansone 3 minute power walk workout. Holy shit I'm out of shape because that just about killed me

[theblissisback]

My goal is to cook 75% of my meals this week.

And work out 5 times, 4 barre classes and one cardio.

[andwhat]

I have inconsistently been doing low carb, but I am still slowly losing weight. I am in training this week and last so too much sitting around. I am going to try to get to the gym 3x this week. We will see.

[llamamama]

I haven't posted in a while but I started the 21 day fix and was really sticking to it for the first week. Then week two hit and I fell off the wagon. I am a teacher and the end of the school year stress got to me. Now that I am off for two months, I am going to make a stronger effort to make progress with weight loss. I got a workout in today along with a one mile walk. I am about to do another one mile walk and then a workout dvd. I have a family birthday celebration tomorrow so I am going to try to eat reasonably well and go back to the 21 day fix on Wednesday! My goal is to eat well on the 21 day fix plan at least 5 days a week and loosen up a bit on the weekends. I also want to workout five days a week and cut out soda.

[idahome]

I'm just not sure what to do anymore. I'm struggling with accountability. Who had soda at work today...me...2 of them.

I need to talk to my doctor about this next month because I'm really running out of ideas.

I got a new water bottle over the weekend. It's smaller than my last one. I'm hoping that makes me get up and walk more often as I strive to consume 5 bottles of water a day.

Exercise: I have nothing planned. I need to find a workout DVD that I can do from home. Maybe that will help.

[drloretta]

Despite being on vacation, I managed to keep up with Couch to 5k. And one of my favorite yogis has a new 8-week program I may buy. Diet is crap, but H says we should start up WW again next week. His mom is here this week, which means more crap eating until she goes. Things will settle down after that

[idahome]

@foodielicious: I could definitely use a buddy with this endeavor. Count me in!

[compassrose]

explorer2001, I'm tagging wowhead because she's had similar issues and finally got a diagnosis. Maybe PM her?

[raangoli]

I'm sorry you're not feeling well still explorer2001. Have they tested you for celiac? My friend complained of similar symptoms before she was diagnosed. I hope they can pinpoint what the issue is and you get some relief soon.

[dreamcrisp1]

explorer2001, I'm so sorry you're still going through this. I can't even imagine. So many hugs. I really hope they figure it out.

[womet]

explorer2001, I am so sorry that you are dealing with this. My undiagnosed GI issues only lasted 6 weeks (this is back in 2010), but it was hell. Sending you hugs and lots of positive thoughts for a correct diagnosis and treatment plan.

I have been trying to eat lower carb and going to the gym. I signed up for a ladies only circuit training class almost 8 weeks ago. We are in between sessions right now, but I am excited to get back to it next week. I have really started seeing a difference in my strength and ability to make it through class. The scale has only gone down 6lbs in that time, but that's a good start. I need to double down on making sure I am eating as healthy as possible during the week, since I know that we usually stray from that on the weekends.

[wowhead]

explorer2001, i understand your frustration. I've had nausea issues since I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in Oct 2014. Early last year I had a gastric emptying study and it was normal. About 4 months ago the nausea came back with a vengeance. It didn't matter what I ate, I felt horrible all the time. My GI did an endoscopy and checked for celiac and did a biopsy. Everything came back fine. So, another gastric emptying study. 2 weeks ago I finally got some answers. I have gastroparesis and I'm trying to manage it with diet only. In the past 2 weeks I've only had to take nausea meds twice when before it was at least 6 days a week.

What your experiencing sounds very similar. I would ask for a gastric emptying study. It's non invasive and the prep is just not eating or drinking for 8 hours before.

[drloretta]

Daily check-in. I weighed in today and was a half pound shy of where I feared I would be. Can't run tomorrow AM as I have a last-minute meeting in the city, but I'll make it up on Thursday. I'm so happy to be home and eating real food again instead of eating out.