Dawn B.

to get fit and healthy.. to live a long life

Quick Facts

Favorite Health Food: chicken and broccoli

Favorite Sinful Food: chocolate

My Preferred Method of Exercise: 10 Rounds, Core De Force and Liift4

My Approach to Weight Loss: macros, lower carb and intermittent fasting

DietBet Winnings: $927.27

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TIME PERIOD: All 1-Year 60-Days 30-Days
Unofficial Weigh-InVerified Weigh-InDietBet Runner-UpDietBet WinnerRound WinnerRound Runner-Up
-1.7% Since last weigh-in
0% 1-Month Change
-2.8% Lifetime Change

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Dawn B.

02/28/2024 5:49AM in Make the New Year Magic Transformer - $10,000 in prizes!
Work has messed me up mentally so I haven’t been on my game this month so I’m not making it.. planning to refocus especially with the warmer weather and longer days and make it for the next round

Deanna D. , WayBetter Kristin and like this comment.

Shannon G.

Don’t give up!

Lani T.

Yes, it'll be a bit easier as the weather gets warmer and the monthly goals are smaller. Keep on going!

Dawn B.

02/18/2024 5:28PM in Make the New Year Magic Transformer - $10,000 in prizes!
  • Missed over a week of workouts with Aunt Flo and a shitty work schedule.. finished week 2, day 3 and 4 of Liift4 today.. I usually gain at least 5lbs during that time and I did, finally got that off and a few more.. hoping to meet the goal at the end of the month but not sure how it’s going to go..
    Made some high protein mini pancakes/muffins (about 40 cals and 5g of protein each) and have chili in the crockpot

Lani T. , LinLin and like this photo.

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Rose S

These cookies/ pancakes look fine. Are they storable? And can you please share the recipe?

cindifromindy

Would love your recipe look yummmm

PrettyUglyBeautiful

02/08/2024 12:47PM in Make the New Year Magic Transformer - $10,000 in prizes!
  • Does anyone else do a weight loss chart and/or non-food rewards? What are some ideas do you guys have for non-food rewards?

Deanna D. , Julie C. and like this photo.

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youwantpizza

I'm saving my winnings for a new wardrobe at the end of the challenge :grin: you could always add in some new clothes as a reward.

Julie C.

I love to find a new pair of walking/running shoes when I hit my personal goals. I also plan on buying new clothes when I hit my 10% goal.

Dawn B.

02/07/2024 6:15PM in Make the New Year Magic Transformer - $10,000 in prizes!
  • Took me all day to get some motivation but finished Liift4 day 1 of week 2 since Aunt Flo showed up and I’ve been so tired the past week.. it took me until Monday to finish last week but I’m doing it.. in the past I would have given up and started again when it was over

Deanna D. , Ivy M and like this photo.

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Dawn B.

Thanks me too, I’ve finished it before

Tina R.

Not a race but I sure wish upping my protein intake didn’t cause so many issue with :poop:. Haven’t lost an ounce in a week because if it.

Rose55789

02/06/2024 9:30PM in Make the New Year Magic Transformer - $10,000 in prizes!
Why do I lack willpower at the end of the day? I had a very long busy day and when I got home I wanted to “treat myself”. Typically this means ordering takeout and eating a lot. I wish I knew other ways to relax and to treat myself :(

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Coley Ess

Hot shower with candle light and a cold glass of water or electrolyte drink. I like the hot/cold contrast, it’s like the opposite of drinking hot chocolate after sledding. Then I wrap myself up in a big fluffy towel, not the ones I use for normal shower. I have added a square or two of dark chocolate to this ritual on occasion. It probably sounds really weird but I love it!

Lani T.

It's very common. You're using willpower and mental energy all day and you're depleted by the end if the day. You'll have to figure out what non-food treats you actually like (also consider ways to keep busy like doing a puzzle or some kind of craft) and figure out your triggers (e.g. turning on Netflix after dinner) and come up with strategies to deal with that (pre-package your Netflix snack or drink something non-alcoholic but fancy).

You could also find easy supermarket substitute for the kind of take out you usually get (even pre-made burgers and fries from the supermarket will be fewer calories than a take out version), or find some ultra low effort recipes you like like crockpot/instant pot recipes. Soups, chilis, and other similar things can be made ahead of time and frozen. If you portion them in glass containers you can just pop them in the microwave. There are also a lot of good frozen meal options and if you add veggies (can be done from frozen too) then it's filling enough.

Oh, and consider planning in a fancy treat each week. Not a box of stale oreos from the pantry, but a nice slice of something or a savory pastry from that fancy bakery. Plan it and look forward to it. This can give you more willpower to resist when you know that you have permission to have some fun food later in the week. The permission is the key.

Barbara E.

02/06/2024 8:47AM in Make the New Year Magic Transformer - $10,000 in prizes!
I'm feeling down on myself and so "fat". I did make goal weight for round 1 but have gained since. Today I am going to write down my meals for the next five days ...and get off my ass and exercise. Sunday is the superbowl...maybe a "cheat" day...Go Niners.

Deanna D. , Jacque S. and like this comment.

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Emily P.

I have shifted my mindset around "cheat" days. That language is very negative and feels like license to go crazy off the rails with my eating. Instead, I've started implementing purposeful "refeed" days, where I go a bit above maintenance in a planned/controlled way. Makes me feel in control while also giving me a needed break from my deficit. :)

Dawn B.

I’ve gained since weigh in because Aunt Flo showed.. just trying maintain right now and get back on track when the week is over

Shelley B.

02/05/2024 11:33AM in Make the New Year Magic Transformer - $10,000 in prizes!
Hi everyone. I still have not gotten my points/payout for the first round. And I did win the first round. Does anyone know how I should go about getting that added to my account? TYIA

Deanna D. , WayBetter Kristin and like this comment.

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WayBetter Kristin

The Game FAQs may be helpful! https://support.waybetter.com/hc/en-us/articles/24340189536403-2024-Make-the-New-Year-Magic-Transformer-FAQs

Dawn B.

You don’t get it until the end of the game

WayBetter Kristin

02/05/2024 1:00AM in Make the New Year Magic Transformer - $10,000 in prizes!
  • This is one of my absolute favorite Walt quotes because it's a big part of my favorite (and most underrated) movie, Meet the Robinsons...

    Keep Moving Forward.

    I think it's great advice for all of us. Round 1 is in the past, we're starting with a fresh slate. Round 2 has already started so keep your eye on the larger prize - your health, which is the biggest goal - and keep moving forward.

    How do you feel about Round 1?

    What are your goals for this next round?

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Fred123456789

Feeling awesome about round 1, my blood pressure is down and my pants fit so much better, love it!!

Goal for round 2 is to make healthier family meals and have more family meals at the table together.

Dawn B.

Could have done better so I wasn’t struggling at the end to get to the weigh in weight.. trying to be more consistent this time and with the warmer weather it is helping
I did manage to complete week 1 of Liift4 last week

Dawn B.

02/03/2024 10:01AM in Make the New Year Magic Transformer - $10,000 in prizes!
I squeezed in yesterday with my weigh in thankfully since I’m sure Aunt Flo is on the way.. the scale jumped up this morning

Jacque S. , Duchess of Luff and like this comment.

Dawn B.

01/20/2024 7:05AM in Make the New Year Magic Transformer - $10,000 in prizes!
  • This week has been a rollercoaster with everything.. period/perimenopause, snowstorms/extremely cold weather compared to what we’ve been having, crappy work schedule, and the past couple of days I think I’ve been fighting off a stomach bug..
    so taking the weekend to recover and plan meals for next week, signed back up for BODi since they’re having a BOGO sale (buy 1 year get the second free) because I loved Liift4 and wanna do it again.. planning to start that on Monday as well as getting my cardio in at the gym

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Sarah H.

Sounds like you have a great plan and giving yourself grace.

MomaBina

Yes but no. If you have chronic pain sometimes you're not in control unfortunately but for the most part yes.
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