7-25-12 WHAT I'M I DOING WRONG?

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

I've been tracking my food and walking every day. The darn scale just will not move.

WHAT I'M I DOING WRONG?

I'm eating within my calories, healthy good food, no junk. Lots of veggies very little bread, no pasta.

I walk every morning at least 30 min every day. The temperatures have been in the high 80 and 90's for months so walking is a sweat-fest.

  

  Member Comments About This Blog Post:

SPARKBEA 7/25/2012 10:55AM

You may need to extend your walking, perhaps another walk, do other exercise later in the day for 15-20 minutes. It may break your plateau. I have gone through this. Your dedication seems excellent. Report Inappropriate Comment

SUZI219 7/25/2012 10:54AM

Sometimes that scale gets stuck!! I would try bumping up your exercise a little bit. They say that a change in your routine will sometimes kick start things again. Good luck, and I am sure that pesky scale will move again soon!!! And remember, taking measurements is helpful too, you could be losing inches, and firming up more. The scale is not always the only way to measure success!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Thank you

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Thank you everyone for your encouraging words and congratulations on my success so far. My results have been deeply based on the support that I have received from everyone here on Spark people. What I great place to find the new and improved me.

  

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DEUCE119 6/20/2008 10:05PM

Your welcome. I highly agree that without us you would not have been able to achieve all that you have. You should send us all really nice sparkgoodies for all the support we have given you. It has been very draining , but we know that you appreciate it. That is about all I can say right now coz I'm getting so emotional and starting to choke up . I just never realized how great i am. Report Inappropriate Comment

Challenge results for Mighty Moss

Monday, June 16, 2008

Friday
M- 7 miles 195min -60pts
I- 0
G- yes 10pts
H- 12 glasses 10pts
T- Strength Training 90pts
Y- Yoga 0

MOSS - 20pts
ROCKS - 50pts
total 240pts

Saturday
M- 7 miles 195min -60pts
I-
G- yes 10pts
H- 12 glasses 10pts
T- Strength Training
Y- Yoga

MOSS - 20pts
ROCKS - 50pts
total 150pts

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Sunday
M- 5.5 miles 135min -40pts
I-
G- yes 10pts
H- 12 glasses 10pts
T- Strength Training
Y- yoga

MOSS - 20pts
ROCKS - 50pts
130pts

Grand total 520pts

  

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KEVJACKSMOM 6/16/2008 1:56PM

Shelly, you kicked booty! Report Inappropriate Comment

Mighty Moss biggest loser challenge

Thursday, June 12, 2008

~~~~CHALLENGE RUNS FRIDAY the 13th MORNING-MONDAY NIGHT the 16th~~~~

MIGHTY MOSS ROCKS:

M=MINUTES CARDIO (EACH 30 MIN)=10 POINT
I=INCREASE (ADD 15 MIN/REPS)=10 POINTS
G= GET OUTSIDE (WALK/BIKE/HIKE/SWIM EACH 30 MIN)=10 POINTS
H=HYDRATE (DRINK 8 GLASSES)=10 POINTS
T=TRAINING (STRENGTH EACH 30 REPS)=10 POINTS
Y=YOGA (EACH 10 MIN)=10 POINTS

M=MOTIVATE (SPARK MAIL/POST ON THREAD/SPARK PAGE)=5 POINTS*
O=OFF (RELAX~~~DO SOMETHING FOR YOUR SELF)=5 POINTS*
S=STRENGTHEN YOUR MIND (READ)=5 POINTS*
S=STRENGHTEN YOUR FAMILY/ FRIENDS TIES=5 POINTS*

R=RANGE (STAY IN YOUR FAT & CALORIE RANGE)=10 POINTS*
O=ORGANIC (HOMEGROWN OR STORE BOUGHT)=10 POINTS*
C=CLACIUM (GET RECOMMENDED AMOUNT)=10 POINTS*
K=KEEP TRACK (LOG ALL YOUR FOOD)=10 POINTS*
S=SERVINGS OF FRIUT/ VEGGIES (GET 5)=10 POINTS*

*PLEASE NOTE:
MOSS~~~20 POINTS DAY TOTAL
ROCKS~~~50 POINTS DAY TOTAL

  

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LADY_DONKEY 6/12/2008 10:32AM

Sounds kind of complicated.... Report Inappropriate Comment

Researched till my head hurt

Monday, June 09, 2008

www.sparkpeople.com/resource/calcula
tor_waist.asp
waist to hip ratio
www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness
_articles.asp?id=286
Body Composition Measures Results
www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness
_articles.asp?id=97
Fitness Secrets for Abs of Steel
www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness
_articles.asp?id=191
Research Reveals the Best Abs Exercises


Essential body fat - women need at least 12%-15% to be considered healthy

Lean muscle mass - can be calculated by subtracting your total fat (as a percentage or in actual pounds) from your total weight.
This number will probably be relatively stable, or increase over time, as long as you are exercising.

Gains in muscle mass will increase your metabolism, thus enabling you to burn more calories during every activity—even sitting! So, while you do want to lose fat, setting a goal of increasing your muscle mass will help you get there.


www.ivillage.com/diet/healthcalc/0,,
,00.html
Health Calculator

Your Health Calculator Result Mon Jun 09 08:31 PM EDT 2008

· Body Mass Index
· 23.72
· Great!
· Healthy Weight
· 121-135 Lbs
· In Range
· Your Waist-Hip Ratio
· 0.83
· Apple

· Daily Caloric Requirement
· 1822.12 cals/day
·
· Daily Calcium Requirement
· 1500 mg
·
· Daily Carbohydrate Requirement
· 273.32 g/day
·
· Min. Daily Fat Requirement
· 30.37 g/day
·
· Max. Daily Fat Requirement
· 60.74 g/day
·
· Daily Protein Requirement
· 45.56 g/day
·
· Daily Iron Requirement
· 15.00 mgs/day
·

· Activity: Walking the dog or baby, 4 mph
· 5 cal. per min.
·
· Target Heart Rate Range
· 88-149
·

Body Fat Percentage - Guidelines
Table 1. Body Fat Guidelines from American Council on Exercise
Classification----------------Women (% Fat)------Men (% Fat)
Essential Fat ----------------10-12 percent ------2-4 percent
Athletes----------------------14-20 percent ------6-13 percent
Fitness-----------------------21-24 percent ------14-17 percent
Acceptable-------------------25-31 percent-------18-25 percent

Table 2. Body Fat Guidelines from American Dietetics Association
------------------------Women-----------
------Men
Normal--------------15-25 percent -------- 10-20 percent
Overweight---------25.1-29.9 percent ---- 20.1-24.4 percent
Obese---------------Over 30 percent -------Over 25 percent

Table 3. Age-Related Healthy Body Fat Guidelines
Age-----------------Women------------Men
18-39 years -- 21-32 percent -- 8-19 percent
40-59 years -- 23-33 percent -- 11-21 percent
60-79 years -- 24-35 percent -- 13-24 percent

  

  Member Comments About This Blog Post:

RESHAPEMYLIFE 6/17/2008 3:28PM

I'm totally motivated by numbers. I am more challenged by competing with myself than with others. Do you know how to use excel? I love to make graphs of my progress. Keep learning and shrinking. Teresa Report Inappropriate Comment

DEUCE119 6/9/2008 11:11PM

I am totally weighed down with info. I'll bet you need a drink of something besides water just like me. Don't stress over this you look great and you feel great all the rest is TMI. Relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Report Inappropriate Comment