IKWYDLS - Tricountability

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Dec 2023
11:38am, 31 Dec 2023
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GimmeMedals
4lb off is success, Wp šŸŽ‰šŸŒŸ

I've achieved quite a lot this year, from my then (low!) starting point, despite a lack of consistency. I joined a gym in January and now can:
- deadlift 3 x 5 reps 55kg
- bicep curl 3 x 10 reps at 8kg (up from 3 x 8 reps at 7kg)
- back squat 3 x 5 reps at 40kg, though I could do heavier but I'm still learning the correct technique (up from 3 x 8 reps of 9kg goblet squats)

Weight-wise, I'd down 6.4kg, so about a stone. Not the 2 stones I'd hoped for but better off than on.

Running improved massively in the first half of the year but injury then lack of consistency has taken its toll there too. However, I can run 5k+ without walking now and know I can build the pace up again so I'm taking it as another win.

All in all, it's been a good year and I'm much fitter and healthier than a year ago and such a long way away from the person I was 2 years ago (4 stones heavier then and I couldn't run a mile without something hurting)
Dec 2023
11:40am, 31 Dec 2023
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GimmeMedals
Goals for 2024 - lose another 6.5kg, deadlift 69kg and get a Bronze WAVA Standard
Dec 2023
4:20pm, 31 Dec 2023
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Welshpoppy
My goals

Lose more weight than 2023
Dead lift 60k

You have had a fabulous year well donešŸ˜€
Jan 2024
11:11am, 1 Jan 2024
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Welshpoppy
Happy New Year!

How did yesterday turn out?

It is nice starting earlier than NYD so we are well on our way.I had calorie deficit and drank my water!
I always keep a paper training diary and I have to log daily weight and RHR so that will keep me on my toes.I could not get my diary last year but found it for this year so maybe logging weight every day will help me stay on track.
Jan 2024
11:20am, 1 Jan 2024
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GimmeMedals
Happy new year :)
Calorie deficit āœ… I'm down 1kg from last Thursday.
But I didn't run or do 10k steps yesterday. We did have an early night though as we were up early to go for a sea swim with a group of strangers off the internet. It was just fabulous! We drove east so caught the sunrise as well. Such a feel good start to the new year.
Jan 2024
12:24pm, 1 Jan 2024
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Welshpoppy
That sounds like a great start to the day and New Year!
great start with dropping weight;-)
Jan 2024
3:45pm, 1 Jan 2024
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Alice the Camel
Happy New Year!

Iā€™m starting the new year with good intentions. Having put on a few pounds over Christmas, Iā€™m trying to stick to my calorie allowance today. Weā€™re travelling so tea is slightly out of our control but I shall choose sensibly. Weā€™ve just been for a walk around the hotel area ( not very exciting - French industrial estate, all fermĆ© for the holiday!) so can tick off my 10000 steps for the day.
Once we arrive at our destination (Thursday) I will be able to put plans into action properly.
Jan 2024
3:54pm, 1 Jan 2024
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GimmeMedals
Good to see you here, Alice, getting on with the good habits that you can control and preparing for the rest to follow very soon. Excellent.
I've swum, runned and walked today to try and compensate for excessive calories. Weeks ago I'd bought a Christmas pudding big enough for 3 healthy portions, expecting to share it with my dad but he has other plans for dinner today so Geoff and I have shared it between us pig . That was the only calorific food in the house as tomorrow we are fully back on plan for the foreseeable.
Jan 2024
7:07am, 2 Jan 2024
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Welshpoppy
That sounds like a good plan of action for your good habits Alice.

GM at least you off set with good exercise.

Day two of being in calorie deficit and drinking my water.First PT session post Christmas today and will aim for short run as well but hit and miss with how the weather behaves.
Jan 2024
8:49am, 2 Jan 2024
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Alice the Camel
Iā€™m a little disappointed with my food choices in the hotel dining room. Why canā€™t I be mindful when Iā€™m actually eating?? Iā€™m just greedy when food is in front of me!

About This Thread

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Goals
Totters: 10kg by 1 Dec
HOW: No alcohol ODAAT
Calories: <2200 DAILY jamessmithacademy.com
Steps: 10000 DAILY
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Evilpixie: 7kg by 31 Dec
HOW: Alcohol only with Sunday Roast

Walk commute 2x per week (min 6 per month)
SEP -
OCT -
NOV -
DEC -
3x Strength per month
SEP -
OCT -
NOV -
DEC -

Raemond: To fit in favourite jeans by Xmas
HOW: Alcohol w/end only
No takeaways
Orange Tuesdays, rugby x2, run x1, strength x1

Nightowl: Under 10st by 31 Dec & 15 mpw min.
Drink more water.
HOW: Improve diet - have you done the maths and considered in detail what you need to do?

Why 15 mpw? Itā€™s nice to focus on the process but very easy to ignore without a why - ā€œconsistent running will improve PBsā€? Will you do 5 x 3 or 3 x 5?

Fraggle: TBC

Welsh Poppy:

Back in my OMM rain jacket by 31st December

Body fat at 22%

HOW: I will do this by sticking to

1799 calories a day

111g protein( as per JSA)

3 strength training a week(JSA)

6 runs

1 boot camp

Alice the Camel: GOALS

1. Lose 10kg by December. Use My Fitness Pal to record calories - MFP suggests 1200 cals /day.

2. Train for and run Great South Run (currently only running max 4 miles). Run 3x per week - 1 parkrun distance, 1 easy, 1 longer run.

3. 10000 steps a day (I know itā€™s an arbitrary number but it will focus my efforts to move more!)

Sweetie:

Goal: Lose 8-10lbs before Christmas

1850 calories per day

Not to exceed sugar target on MFP

3 walks per week (in additional to regular training plan - I can swim/bike/run and shift nothing but with walking the weight seems to go quite rapidly)
1 x yoga per week (not related to weight loss but need to get back into regular stretching).

Lammo:

Lose 8 kg by end of year

Exercise for 7 hours per week (i'd rather not include walking, but am sure i will to start with)

How: No snacks, less sugar, more fruit and veg, also making better use of my time for being active.

Angus:

WHAT? Weigh 100kg by the time we get back from Sardinia (mid-Oct)

HOW? No booze, no crisps, better eating habits, drink more water, get more sleep.

WHAT? Weigh 90kg by Christmas.

HOW? Start running again.

WHAT? Start running again.

HOW? Walk every day for 4 weeks. Maybe C25K?

Rosehip:

Goal lose a stone by May 2023

Process:

Join gym and weight train 2x week

Back to 100 mile months and to 200 miles by end May

1600-1700 cals, + extra on long run days

Increase lean protein in diet

Spend less time on sofa.

Jaks:

Iā€™d like to lose a pound a week up to Christmas by cutting out sweets, biscuits, cake and crisps. Really need to eat healthier and I like the idea of having accountability on here.

Gimmie Medals:

I want to:

Lose 10kg by Christmas

Run 5k comfortably (might include jeffing, but itā€™s the comfortable bit Iā€™m after)

Iā€™m doing it by:

10k steps a day (Iā€™ve just hit my longest streak of 18 days)

Counting calories on MFP (Daily calories as per JSA calculator)

3 x resistance exercise sessions each week

3 x runs a week including a parkrun or 5k

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