Reaching my target weight

[SugarMagnolia]

You may be putting on muscle and taking off fat. That could cause a plateau for a while. That's how I'd look at it, but I'm an eternal optimist!

[Raven1981]

For Thursday on what I had to eat with calories and then working overnight and sleeping during the day so I I did not have breakfast.

 

Lunch:  Homemade Spaghetti & Meatballs with 2x pieces of homemade garlic cheese bread

 

Dinner: Homemade Spaghetti & Meatballs with 2x pieces of homemade garlic cheese bread

 

For drink:  I had 4x standard 16.9oz. water bottles from Lunch to mid-afternoon.  Then for Dinner had 2x standard 16.9oz water bottles of water.

 

Total calories 1912

 

 

[Kirsten]

4 hours ago, Amy LeBlanc said:

Lunch:  Homemade Spaghetti & Meatballs with 2x pieces of homemade garlic cheese bread

 

Dinner: Homemade Spaghetti & Meatballs with 2x pieces of homemade garlic cheese bread

 

That is not a recipe for weight loss. You were sitting at (just a guess) but somewhere near 70-80% carbs for the day. Carbs are sugars. Sugars are either used right away if you’re very active, or stored as fat until you are very active and the need for more energy comes. 

Think of this, I eat 1300-1500 calories a day. Of that 1.5 cups is carbs. And my carbs are whole grain for the most part. Enriched white flour and high fructose anything are the worst things you can eat. Unless you plan on intense workouts for a couple hours a day. 

More salads!!! 

[Raven1981]

I know that Pasta's are high in sugar's due to it being cards and carbs and starches need to be worked off within an hour or it does turn into sugar and fats and is not good.

 

The bad part is pasta is so good.  

 

But I can say that my portion control has gotten smaller and I just eat enough to be content.  I have cut my portions way down and I find myself now where I cannot eat big meals. I have to eat smaller meal portions.

 

So I know that I have trained my body on smaller portions, no fast food or chips and cookies and candy.  Then I am even happier that I gave up soda pop and alcohol.    

[Cyndee]

Just now, Amy LeBlanc said:

The bad part is pasta is so good.  

 

 

 

Don't you think everything seems more yummy and harder to resist since starting E ? I know I have cravings...

 

I agree with Amy above, in that I gave up pretty much on alcohol and sugar sodas, those 2 things alone helped a lot.

 

The one thing that helped me, was eating my last meal of the day earlier, like having dinner at 4 or perhaps 5 if I'm staying up till say 10pm. That small adjustment in lifestyle paid dividends....

 

C -

[Kirsten]

Remember a serving of pasta is about 1/2 a cup. What you can hold in 1 hand. Any more than that is too much. 

Keep it up girl! 

 

As for me yesterday was a super day. I ended up with 24 flights, 14k steps for 6.7 miles, 3000 cals burned, but only 66mins of exercise. Heartbeat 113. 

I also missed a meal, well a snack. A cup of grapes and melon. So my intake was a little low too. And I’m feeling that today. Not enough fuel to repair yesterday’s work I guess. It was a new video and it was really fast. Like a 4 beat 8step. It was tough. But really fun. There is this one move that has a double arm dip with a slide two kicks and a sweet crisscross finish. Still don’t have that down. Lol. But I’ll get it. ?

 

push hard today ladies! Long weekends usually require a cheat for a good time. ?

[RithiaAllen]

6 hours ago, Amy LeBlanc said:

For Thursday on what I had to eat with calories and then working overnight and sleeping during the day so I I did not have breakfast.

 

Lunch:  Homemade Spaghetti & Meatballs with 2x pieces of homemade garlic cheese bread

 

Dinner: Homemade Spaghetti & Meatballs with 2x pieces of homemade garlic cheese bread

 

For drink:  I had 4x standard 16.9oz. water bottles from Lunch to mid-afternoon.  Then for Dinner had 2x standard 16.9oz water bottles of water.

 

Total calories 1912

 

 

Yeah that is why you are not losing weight. It’s ok to have spaghetti and meatballs but I would drop to one piece of bread and trim your portion size a bit. Try to get down to around 1700 and see how you feel and how much weight you lose.

[RithiaAllen]

Today’s weigh in is more of an estimation then actual because for some reason my scale is giving me err 9 times out of 10 but the one time I got a number it was 202.8. So I guess I lost weight but now I have to go buy a better scale. I guess that is why the scale was under $20.  

No decrease in my waist line or at least not to the degree that is easy for me to read doing it myself.

Maybe this is a good time to buy one of those fancy scales that reports to my Apple Health app on my phone.

[Linde]

I have two electronic scales, one in each bathroom, and each of them gives me a different weight, a little more than 2 pounds different.  I really don't know which one to believe!!

I don't even know, if not both of them are lying.  Without a calibrated measurement, one can only do some kind of trending on those things, and a fancy Bluetooth scale may be great on the Bluetooth side, but still be rotten on the scale part. 

Our scales in the lab got calibrated every three months, which seems to indicate to me that even very expensive scales tend to drift, and need a new zero setting all the time.
I wonder if one should buy a balance scale as found in many medical offices, because that is always correct if one handles it properly?  I know that they do this pretty sloppy in most medical offices, and guesstimate the individual pounds, but done right they are always 100% correct.

[RithiaAllen]

Just now, Linde said:

I have two electronic scales, one in each bathroom, and each of them gives me a different weight, a little more than 2 pounds different.  I really don't know which one to believe!!

I don't even know, if not both of them are lying.  Without a calibrated measurement, one can only do some kind of trending on those things, and a fancy Bluetooth scale may be great on the Bluetooth side, but still be rotten on the scale part. 

Our scales in the lab got calibrated every three months, which seems to indicate to me that even very expensive scales tend to drift, and need a new zero setting all the time.
I wonder if one should buy a balance scale as found in many medical offices, because that is always correct if one handles it properly?  I know that they do this pretty sloppy in most medical offices, and guesstimate the individual pounds, but done right they are always 100% correct.

My suggestion is put something of a known quantity on the scale like a 10 pound weight. Then see what it says and offset the value it reports based on the deviation from the 10 pounds to get a more accurate estimate of your weight.

[Linde]

Just now, RithiaAllen said:

My suggestion is put something of a known quantity on the scale like a 10 pound weight. Then see what it says and offset the value it reports based on the deviation from the 10 pounds to get a more accurate estimate of your weight.

This works only, if the deviation is linear.  Many scales work with pressure cans/elements, and they have most of the times a non linear reaction (some knowledge is left from my former EE days).  I know that the people who calibrated our scales in the lab, went for 4 different weight points, with 4 different known weights.  The best way to do it, would be to take the thing to a place that has a balance scale (my gym has one), be very accurate with measuring ones weight there, and see what the deviation to the own scale is, and consider that deviation for future reference.  I probably will do this at some time.  And after that re-calibrate it twice a year.  On the other hand, do I really care if I am 2 to 5 pounds heavier or not? 

My main goal is to fit into clothing I like, and that requires fit testing most of the time anyway, no matter what the label inside says!  I have some pants that are size 1 and fit nice, and i tried a size 16 the other day, and could not even come close to be able to close the top button!

[RithiaAllen]

Just now, Linde said:

This works only, if the deviation is linear.  Many scales work with pressure cans/elements, and they have most of the times a non linear reaction (some knowledge is left from my former EE days).  I know that the people who calibrated our scales in the lab, went for 4 different weight points, with 4 different known weights.  The best way to do it, would be to take the thing to a place that has a balance scale (my gym has one), be very accurate with measuring ones weight there, and see what the deviation to the own scale is, and consider that deviation for future reference.  I probably will do this at some time.  And after that re-calibrate it twice a year.  On the other hand, do I really care if I am 2 to 5 pounds heavier or not? 

My main goal is to fit into clothing I like, and that requires fit testing most of the time anyway, no matter what the label inside says!  I have some pants that are size 1 and fit nice, and i tried a size 16 the other day, and could not even come close to be able to close the top button!

This is true the weight is relatively unimportant as long as I can track the trend to ensure I’m on track. The waist measurement means much more to me. That said this morning after I got to work the tank emptied out so I think my waist line is smaller but I am not going to guess.

 

I can say I’m wearing a work T-shirt today that I didn’t fit into when I got it so I’m very happy.? At some point I know I’ll fit even better but the progress is noticeable.

[Kirsten]

It’s a difference of 2 pounds. I’d just average it. Why worry about a pound or two? 

I use the scale not as a definite weight, but as a measuring tool to see the before and after effect. If you were say 200 pounds today and exercised all week and went to 198 you lost 2 pounds. And you’re still around 200 pounds. Just 2 pounds lighter. Is the exact weight that important?? 

 

Its more about loving how you look isn’t it? If I loved how I looked at 250 pounds, I’d weigh 250 pounds. Idk if I’ve lost any weight this week, but I know I like how my abs are looking. I can almost see them again! So I’m sure I’ve gained muscle this week. And lost fat. I don’t like how my arms look however. But the abs are more important. 

[Linde]

Just now, Kirsten said:

It’s a difference of 2 pounds. I’d just average it. Why worry about a pound or two? 

I use the scale not as a definite weight, but as a measuring tool to see the before and after effect. If you were say 200 pounds today and exercised all week and went to 198 you lost 2 pounds. And you’re still around 200 pounds. Just 2 pounds lighter. Is the exact weight that important?? 

 

Its more about loving how you look isn’t it? If I loved how I looked at 250 pounds, I’d weigh 250 pounds. Idk if I’ve lost any weight this week, but I know I like how my abs are looking. I can almost see them again! So I’m sure I’ve gained muscle this week. And lost fat. I don’t like how my arms look however. But the abs are more important. 

I don't care how my ABS look, in my age that is of no importance (who would want to see my belly anyway?).  I am only interested in my weight for health reasons (I am diabetic), and to be able to fit into clothing that I like (and I don't like fat old lady stuff).  My arms were never really muscular (people with my syndromes tend not to be very muscular), and i hated my wimpy looking arms when i still tried to be a man, but now I enjoy several differences of my bodies biology, because it makes it much easier to be a female.

[Kirsten]

The actual number makes a difference for that?? Didn’t know. So you have like a weight high and low that you have to stay in? Or maybe I’m just confused.

I just meant I use a scale as a measure. And that if it’s off it’s ok with me as long as it’s consistent. But I guess health things you really need that number to be accurate.

Sorry I upset you. My brother has diabetes too. But he doesn’t have to worry about his weight number.  Just has to watch his food and exercise daily.  I guess he’s lucky. Sorry again. 

[RithiaAllen]

49 minutes ago, Kirsten said:

The actual number makes a difference for that?? Didn’t know. So you have like a weight high and low that you have to stay in? Or maybe I’m just confused.

I just meant I use a scale as a measure. And that if it’s off it’s ok with me as long as it’s consistent. But I guess health things you really need that number to be accurate.

Sorry I upset you. My brother has diabetes too. But he doesn’t have to worry about his weight number.  Just has to watch his food and exercise daily.  I guess he’s lucky. Sorry again. 

I am not certain that Linde was upset. I think she was only explaining her point of view. You are very considerate though.

 

After I get off work today I am going to run over to Best Buy because they seem to have a good selection of smart scales that connect to the iPhone. Hopefully I can find a good one.

[Linde]

4 hours ago, Kirsten said:

The actual number makes a difference for that?? Didn’t know. So you have like a weight high and low that you have to stay in? Or maybe I’m just confused.

I just meant I use a scale as a measure. And that if it’s off it’s ok with me as long as it’s consistent. But I guess health things you really need that number to be accurate.

Sorry I upset you. My brother has diabetes too. But he doesn’t have to worry about his weight number.  Just has to watch his food and exercise daily.  I guess he’s lucky. Sorry again. 

You did not upset me.  Once you reach my age, you find hardly anything to be upsetting anymore.  And, I think it is helpful to have an open and detailed conversation bout those subjects!

I am a scientist, and  like to have accurate information, and that is the reason that i want a scale that is accurate.  Trending would be OK for me, but I prefer absolute numbers!  It is just a personal thing!

[Linde]

See, if you can find one with a stated accuracy, it might cost a little more, but than yo know that you are pretty right in your weight.

 

Because I felt that my watchband was a little loose today, I assumed that some bacon may have disappeared

I took the tape out to measure my waste.

I am 41" waste and 44" hips!  Who says I don't get that girly looking body?  Another 100 or so years, and I can be a swimsuit model!

[RithiaAllen]

No joy so I went and got a new scale. I tested it out and it said I was 201.9 pounds. It's a Qardio Base 2. I got it for sale at $99.95.

[Kirsten]

I was a little off yesterday. But still ok. 

10 floors, 9500 steps for 4.4 miles, 2740 cals burned, and 56 mins exercise avg heartbeat 110. 

I was exhausted yesterday. Exercise was tough and I couldn’t run after. Just too tired. I’m the same today, so today is a rest day. We have a snow and ice storm coming so shoveling will be tomorrow’s exercise. 

Either way I’m feeling good and looking okay. Couple months from goal! ??????

[Raven1981]

Way to go Kirsten.  Yesterday I did alot of activity from trimming my backyard trees to starting an early spring cleaning in my kitchen.  Been walking around and got 8500 steps.  Then I broke out my Wii Fit board and started up working out on the Wii fit board and according to the balance board, I burned 1350 calories.  I had left over spaghetti which is not good, but I cut the portion even smaller so instead of eating 900 calories, I ended up eating 500 calories.

 

After working out on the Wii fit board with the Wii Fit exercise, I am sore today, but I am ready for more

[RithiaAllen]

500 is a good amount of calories for a meal with me but I try to stay around 550 to 600 per meal.

 

This mornings weigh in was 200.4 pounds and my waist has dropped from 46 inches in the last week to 44 inches.

Speaking of measurements my hips I managed to measure wrong last time I must have been too high. At the widest point I am 45 inches. So that makes my waist technically smaller then my hips again. I also screwed up my shoulder measurement. I didn’t realize you don’t measure the circumference but instead just width from the center of your arm to center of other arm across your shoulders. I’m a little over 16 inches but under 16.5 inches. So I fall pretty much in the ballpark of the average female range.

I don’t I’ll be very happy once I get my waist down to 30 maybe 27. I honestly don’t know how much less then 30 I can get. I assume a little because at 30 I had minor love handles

[Raven1981]

So I know the hormones have re-distributed fat else where so far cause my hips on the widest part is 44 and my waist is 42 and then I know my breast have been growing cause measured around my chest across the nipples and I am 40.

 

I would like to get my waist down into the low 30's.  Want to get a flatter smaller stomach.

[Kirsten]

Happy Sunday!

yesterday I had a slow day on the exercise front. I had to take a day for recouperation after pushing so hard lately. But I still did okay for no exercise. 

35 floors, 10040 steps for 4.5 miles, 2800 cals burned (but I took in about 2200 yesterday),  and 52 minutes of exercise avg heartbeat at 109. That was all from moving and building furniture. 

But today will be a big day. I’m already at almost 11k steps and 80 mins of exercise (shoveling and snow blowing!) and I’ll have to go out once more to clear it all up once it stops. Hoping for 20k steps today!! 

Snow is so great!! ☃️☃️☃️???❄️❄️❄️

[Raven1981]

Way to go Kirsten.

 

I had a good day.  I got a total of 13450 steps from doing a early spring cleaning in my house and cleaning everything up and getting rid of some stuff.  Then I did 30min worth of workout on my Wii Fit

 

Burned a total of 2000 calories

 

I ate:

Mixed Nuts = calories 170

Chicken Teriyaki Bowl = 190

Very unhealthy dinner chili dog slider = 600 calories

I drank nothing but water

 

total calories = 960 calories

 

I stood on the scale before getting into the shower this morning and I lost 1lbs.

 

Looking forward to more steps, doing my Wii Fit and going to do baby shark ab challenge