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Let's keep the motivation going to get you closer to your goals because there will be no shortage of BBQ invites...

?July 2019 Motivational and Toning Challenge?

Here's how to participate:

Post starting info & Goals (maybe even a pic of the arms too), follow the calender, check in often = enjoy the camaraderie and success

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? Start July 1, 2019 ? End July 31, 2019 ?

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Edited June 28, 20197 yr by GreenTealael

5 hours ago, ms.sss said:

BTW, am pretty proud of myself as for the first time ever, I USED THE HOTEL GYM TO WORK OUT during a vacation. Pre-wls, hotel gyms were basically my source for a quick bottle of Water, or cold towel, lol.

OMG I remember the time I choose to use the hotel gym post surgery. I felt so empowered ?

I’m going on vacation next week and we checked to make sure the hotel had a gym, that is the first time I’ve ever done that.

Yesterday was the first “day off” I’ve had in months. I didn’t eat off plan or anything unhealthy. I just relaxed, chilled and hung out. I didn’t even go for a walk. My Fitbit must think I was sick! I did enjoy the day but now I feel guilty about being so inactive.

I need to learn to relax a bit, my fear of gaining weight is creating anxiety and I need to strike a balance. Having a clear plan and goal seems to help me focus. My first step is asking the personal trainer create a clear new workout routine for me.

Does/did anyone else have this anxiety or fear?

9 minutes ago, Cheeseburgh said:

now I feel guilty about being so inactive.

I do this, which probably isn't good thing. I end up doubling (or tripling) my efforts the next day(s) if I miss getting in some exercise on a given day. I hate playing catchup so I try my best not to miss a day, though sometimes if I know I'm going to miss a workout/run/whatever, I'll put in extra the day(s) before.

Reading this over just now makes me think I may be going a little overboard. Hmmmm...need to give this some thought....

Edited July 30, 20197 yr by ms.sss

Days 30

• Sleek Arms Challenge (LAST DAY FOR THIS ONE!): done.
• Toned Arms Challenge: today's quota done + all caught up with the other 3 sets/days I deferred to today. #OUCHmyARMS
• Chill: our view while chillin' by the rooftop pool at one of the hotels we stayed at a couple days ago...

27 minutes ago, ms.sss said:

I do this, which probably isn't good thing. I end up doubling (or tripling) my efforts the next day(s) if I miss getting in some exercise on a given day. I hate playing catchup so I try my best not to miss a day, though sometimes if I know I'm going to miss a workout/run/whatever, I'll put in extra the day(s) before.

Reading this over just now makes me think I may be going a little overboard. Hmmmm...need to give this some thought....

Don't hurt yourself! ?

Even instructions on a lot of medications say if you miss a dose don't double up, just take the next scheduled dose...

#30. Chill.

On the back patio with my favorite cold drink this summer. Dunkins black ice coffee with my own sugar free French vanilla creamer. 15-20 calories.

1 hour ago, Cheeseburgh said:

I’m going on vacation next week and we checked to make sure the hotel had a gym, that is the first time I’ve ever done that.

Yesterday was the first “day off” I’ve had in months. I didn’t eat off plan or anything unhealthy. I just relaxed, chilled and hung out. I didn’t even go for a walk. My Fitbit must think I was sick! I did enjoy the day but now I feel guilty about being so inactive.

I need to learn to relax a bit, my fear of gaining weight is creating anxiety and I need to strike a balance. Having a clear plan and goal seems to help me focus. My first step is asking the personal trainer create a clear new workout routine for me.

Does/did anyone else have this anxiety or fear?

Oh my! I hope this resolves soon, we are all here for you! ?

I am going to chill like whoa as soon as I leave this hell, I mean work. Super annoying day because boss was in a bad mood which makes the whole office on edge. Going to do a short Jillian DVD and veg outttttttttt. ZzzzZZZzZz

2 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

Oh my! I hope this resolves soon, we are all here for you! 

Thanks, it is debilitating or anything but I do notice my anxiety increasing when I think about it or have an off day.

I have been an anxious person my entire life so it isn’t new to me, I just need to get a handle on it and bring it up with my Dr when I see him in a few weeks.

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HOW DID WE DO?

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AUGUST CHALLENGE IS FINALLY UP!

It's super laid back and relaxing. Enjoy ?

Day 31

• Arm challenges: Woot woot! ALL. DONE.
• Cool Summer Song: Now we're gonna go waaaaaay back:

Edited July 31, 20197 yr by ms.sss

10 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

???????TEAM CHECK IN!???????

HOW DID WE DO?

VSG: October 24, 2018, in maintenance.
July 1st Weight: 118.5 lbs
July 31st Weight 115.1 lbs

July Goals Results:

1. Keep weight stable-ish and maintain a BMI of no less than 22
   • I dropped down to a BMI of 21.2, but I think I'm ok with this. This is still in the healthy range for my height, so am not going to sweat it that much. Plus I'm counting on the weight to bounce back up a few pounds eventually.
2. Complete every single one of the arm challenges.
   • I can say I did all the challenges this month...I missed a couple days here and there, but I made up the missed sets on the following days.
3. Firm up my butt, lol. Not sure how to measure success on this one, but will do a bunch of squats, leg lifts and bridges anyway. Every. Day.
   • ❌ I CAN NOT say I did this every day, lol. First I totally forgot I even said I would do it, and then I just said eff it.
4. Take pretty pictures.
   • I tried, thats what counts, right?!?!

July Arms Before and After:

At first I thought I didn't see a difference the arm exercises made, but now that I put the pics side by side, I do see a tiny bit of difference, after all...

(and of course my excess arm skin is still in all its abundant glory...)

I can see a big difference! Wtg! If I remember, I’ll take a follow up today too.

On 7/3/2019 at 2:07 AM, sillykitty said:

Goals for this month

Stay below 130
Walk at least a mile a majority of days
Do some of the arm exercises
Participate in the photo challenge

Late ... but closing out the July challenge!

Stay below 130 - Semi successful. popped up above 130 twice this month for the first time in 3-4 months. I'm taking it as a warning sign that my honeymoon period might be ending? But weighed in this morning at 129.8, so I'll take that as a win!

Walk at least a mile a majority of days - Yes, 22/31

Do some of the arm exercises - complete and total fail

Participate in the photo challenge - Meh, I'm not good at vague ones, like "happiness"