Team WEIGHT NO MORE-December 2018 Team Chat
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Sorry guys, it's been totally crazy this past week, and although I've been reading all the updates, I haven't had time to write anything myself.
Despite being busy, I'm still going strong and today is day 19 of my streak!
@cyndiesstuff: it's been surprisingly easy getting back to my calorie/water/step goals. Once my head was in the right place again, everything else was easy.
Whoever said "it's all in your head", was absolutely right
Also, I'm still working from home, but I did get a nice freelance assignment, where I work from my client's office 8 hours a week. I'm hoping to get more of these types of assignments
As for other news, I've booked our vacation for next Summer. My parents have invited the family to a two-week vacation in Orlando, Florida because of their 45th wedding anniversary next year. We've decided to add two weeks to this vacation, so we'll be spending two weeks in Palm Desert before joining my family in Orlando for another two weeks. Flights and accommodation have been booked! I'm so looking forward to it.
So that gives me even more motivation to lose some more weight before then. It's 29 weeks til our vacation, so I'm hoping to lose another 30 lbs before we travel. That's 1 lbs a week, so I'm hoping that's doable.
Anyway, I can see that we're rocking December, being first in the weight loss challenge for week 1 and the step challenge. Let's continue this great work, and finish the year strong!
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@pacsnc6 way to go on the burpee. Those things are so hard.
daily check in for Tuesday 11 December
food on target
water better but not all the way there
exercise running 45 mins
Ever have one of those days when the devils gets in you and you just want to hoover up everything. This is how i felt when I arrived at work and there are chocolates everywhere. I have had a chocolate options from the cupboards and a couple of rice cakes and I seem to have calmed down a bit.
I was supposed to go running this morning but I just couldn't get out of bed. I did a session of fast intervals on the treadmill yesterday so I am allowing myself to recover. Yes that is my excuse and I am sticking to it.4 -
@sleepymom5 I know right. There are only 2 pics of me smiling whilst running. This is one of them. I usually look like I am going to stab someone in the head and then keel over and die in running pictures. Unsurprisingly I don't use those.3
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Mrsbell8well
Week 2
Wednesday
PW 170.6
CW 168.8
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Daily check in
Tuesday
Last day of cleanse 9 days
Water-plenty
Exercise no
Yoga-day 11
Steps-8,034
I am so happy to be here! In the 160’s. Cleanse is done! I will take 3 days to transition. My goal for December was 168. I would like to lose 1 more pound between now and end of year. That will put me at 35 pounds lost with 25 left to go. That seems like a big milestone.
And...another phenomenal nights sleep. Last night was even better. I did same routine. Hot epsom salt bath. Rubbed bedtime essential oil on wrist and bottom of my feet. Within 30 minutes I was out. Both nights asleep before 9:30. It’s from healing solutions called “good sleep blend”. It has clary sage, lavender oil and something else I can’t read.
If you try it let me know what you think.
@sleepymom5 I was so impressed how you turned your day around. I know someone else did that too. I’m going back to reread posts. Good job all. Congrats @Lyssysho26 on your loss. Is this your lowest since you started?3 -
Daily check in for: Tuesday
Logged: Yes ate to goal
Water: 66 oz
Exercise & Steps: 16156
Ok. So yesterday the contractors did not show till....... 3:30. So they had one hour to work and then i was locking up. So my office was closed to 2 days and there was no work done. I told them to get the two front offices done first so when the painters come tomorrow they can start painting. they said it was vehicle problems, for two days? come on... what kind of business are you running here. I got a lot of steps pacing my office. Weigh in day tomorrow for me. ughhhh
@gottagetthisdown that is just a small gain. shake it off and get back on track. you can do this. you know how.
@sleepymom5 I agree, it is so hard to lose weight during the holidays. but you have been doing awesome. i had a client send a box of chocolates for a gift for me. i deeply appreciated them but.... ahhh no. i cannot be trusted with a box of chocolates. i gave them to the contractors yesterday! they were elated!!
@Mrsbell8well what is the name of that bed time oil? i would like to give it a try. you know how us ole ladies are... cant sleep worth a crap. omggggg you are in the 160's almost 2 pounds this week. that is wonderful. im dancing around the computer room this morning. the dog thinks im nuts.
@phoebe112476 wooo whooo look at you go. great job. another pound bit the dust!!
@carlsoda good job on getting that yoga in. i did mine in the office while i was waiting for the contractors!
@code4food that feeling you got when you went back to the gym is called momentum! harness it! the more you are on track the more momentum you will have and the better you will feel. your doing great.
@pacsnc6 30 minutes of ice removal! you torched some calories there. and then went and did burpees? wow. look at the new you go!
@Ashleigh1178 maintains are good. Maybe do some deep cleaning on your time off. it is a great way to burn calories. lol
@Shirin_K Adriene is sooo flexable. she has been doing this for some time. if you are consistant with your practice, it won't be long and you will be there too. make that grocery shopping a priority. you need health food in that frig for success.
@nstephenson01 mmmm i love shrimp! i have shrimp stir fry a lot. you can eat a lot of shrimp for a little bit of calories and it is very high in protein. so a very good choice!! that salad is beautiful. soooo yummy. what did you coat the shrimp in?
@Lyssysho26 yayay go you! down another 1.4! you are doing awesome. this is really hard give yourself credit today for sticking to it. i know it has been difficult.
@Mandi5512 my life is pretty uneventful too. but you are doing such a great job. lol cleaning boys rears, i'll get the power washer, line them up!!
@lenka1 we do need to listen to our bodies. now pick yourself back up and get back on track. your doing awesome. this is a hard undertaking, not for the faint of heart. you deserve a break. you look so cute all bundled up! good job....
@eyesopennow that is awesome progress. thanks for sharing.
@ihp2015 happy dance. that is great irene! you are back on track and lookin good. ohhh my your coming to the states. florida in the summer? it's reallllllly hot.
@amsandos you know i think we all know that devil personally. i literally out loud tell him to shut up and then punch him in the face. the physiological benefits are great. i look a little crazy tho.
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@ihp2015 happy dance. that is great irene! you are back on track and lookin good. ohhh my your coming to the states. florida in the summer? it's reallllllly hot.
I guess it's a good thing that I like hot weather, especially when I'm on vacation. I'm sure Palm Desert is going to be even hotter
Sorry to hear about the workers not coming when they should! I totally agree that car trouble for two days does not sound very professional.
Away least you managed to get a lot of steps in. 2 -
Daily check in for: Tuesday
Logged: yes, and under I forgot to hit complete last night so it's not in news feed.
Water: 72oz
Exercise & Steps Gym-stretching, full body workout and 27 min on the stationary bike. 10,096 steps
Day 10 in my string
I am very excited that I am stringing all these good days along. Seems like far away but I need these habits to be ingrained in my brain before I am at the shore this summer. Today I am going with another friend to help a friend decorate for Christmas. She is about 10 years older than me, she lost her husband 3 years ago and has had multiple health problems lately and is pretty much homebound. She is miserable. She is mad at her husband for leaving her. Her sons live far away but will be visiting with their families next week, that is why we are going to decorate. She is fighting with them because she wants them and their families to be there on Christmas. I hope she doesn't scare them away. She is one of my co workers in the ICU and she was always so happy and fun. She is suffering from depression I am pretty sure and also having problems coping with how her life is going. She was invited to her son's for Christmas but won't go. She thinks she can't travel. She is only 63 years old. Her health problems are back, knee and hip problems and she just had her 2nd back surgery in September. She is very heavy, heavier than ever before so that doesn't help. I hope by spending the afternoon with her that she will feel a little better, even if it is only for a couple of hours. I am also going to make a point to reach out with her more. Although I would miss her, I think she needs to move by her sons. Oh well, I need to get moving if I want to exercise and get over there on time. Hope everyone has a wonderful day!
@lenka1 It sounds like you still did well even with having a bad day. Except the groin pull part. Glad you were feeling better yesterday. I can’t believe you stayed out so long! It must have been cold based on your bundled up pic!
@eyesopennow that is amazing! Great job setting a goal and not only keeping up with it but hitting it early!
@ihp2015 Nice loss! I am glad you are doing so well even with being busy! What a great vacation to look forward to too!
@amsandos Lol! I would have the latter look in all the pics! Hope your having a great day!
@Mrsbell8well Nice loss! Yes,35lbs with 25 lbs to go is a big milestone! That is certainly an obtainable goal and realistic with the holidays. I know you will do well with the holidays too, you have worked so hard with the cleanses and dietary changes that I am sure you won’t want to undo all that hard work!
@cyndiesstuff Wow! You must be so frustrated! I am frustrated and I am not even involved lol! Good job with the chocolate. I would have had to do the same. Once I crack the seal on something like that it’s bad...hope you have a better day and some progress in the flooring department!
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Daily log in for: Tuesday
Logged: Yes, under
Water: 32 oz
Exercise: Yoga (day 9) and 50 min cardio
Steps: 9486
I'm feeling back on track! I'm determined to get to 169 by the end of the month!! This weekend I will plan ahead so I stay under calories and have time for exercise...
@Mandi5512 Yes! I'm a sahm too, and I feel the same way much of the time!
@Lenka1 Great job on all the steps and the long walk - so nice to get some alone time once in awhile. Hope the injury continues to feel better!
@sleepymom5 Way to go on your string! You have been doing so great even with how busy you are!
@Mrsbell8well Woohoo! You made it to the 160s! Fabulous!
@cyndiesstuff I was trying to decide whether I would make time to exercise last night or get groceries...and my husband was awesome and did the grocery shopping so I could do both! Healthy food is now in the house and we have a meal plan for the next 4 days. I need to get into the habit of planning better on weekends like so many of you do!
Have a great Wednesday!
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It’s from healing solutions called “good sleep blend”. It has clary sage, lavender oil and something else I can’t read.
If you try it let me know what you think.1 -
Logged yes and on track
Steps 8721
Exercise treadmill 30 min 3 mph
I have a very uneventful life. As a sahm my daily activities include cleaning, cooking, organizing and cleaning little boys rears. Mfp is a highlight of my day 😂
Just remember you have the MOST important job in the world!! Might be uneventful but oh so important!!5 -
11:00 am and finally checking in - boy work is crazy these days!
My family is all getting sick but luckily (touch wood), I am ok so far. Husband sick to his stomach and 101.5 fever - he NEVER gets sick. He is drinking ginger ale this morning so he's on the road to recovery! Daughter started up at 2:00 am this morning. I only feel pokey in my eyes, but that's allergies not virus
Other then that I had a good day yesterday. Food was great, lots of water, steps galore and 20 minutes yoga!
Have a great day everyone!!!4 -
Sorry, I haven’t been on much last couple of days. I had a rough day yesterday.
I woke up feeling exhausted, cranky bitchy and hungry. I had a bit of mental & physical crashdown. I wanted to stay in bed and eat all day (not junk just food. Lots of food, I couldn’t get full which usually never happens anymore)
Then I managed to try to work out later and while holding heavy dumbbells and doing lunges I pulled something in my groin area and was done. I cried and felt so frustrated with myself bc I knew I should have just been “lazy” that day bc my body needed a break and more food to recover.
I still managed to eat under my calories and got decent steps but this was first time in 8 weeks I crashed.
I woke up feeling so much better today. Still in pain when I’m trying to sit or stand but no pain when walking so I was able to take a nice jog/walk 7.5 miles and I’m over 26 500 steps in for today.
It helped to clear my head and forget about bad day. It was a cold morning - 25 degrees I believe but those 2h of me being alone just walking - it felt amazing. Sooooo....
Calories good, steps good, water good today.
@sleepymom5 and @Mrsbell8well your Christmas decor pics were awesome!!
@Mandi5512 I am a Sahm too, so I can relate to your daily routines a lot
@nstephenson01 your shrimp meal pic! Aaaah looks delicious!!! Shrimp is the only sea food I love. I may make this salad soon haha yum
Hope everyone’s week is going decent!
This sahm stuff is exhausting! Sorry to hear abt ur pulled muscle! A little r&r will do wonders! Good luck! 😉1 -
@cyndiesstuff yes lining them up is not the worst idea lol1
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Logged yes and on track
Steps 8721
Exercise treadmill 30 min 3 mph
I have a very uneventful life. As a sahm my daily activities include cleaning, cooking, organizing and cleaning little boys rears. Mfp is a highlight of my day 😂
Just remember you have the MOST important job in the world!! Might be uneventful but oh so important!!
That is a great way to look at it. I know one day ill missnit, but some days... whew lol3 -
11:00 am and finally checking in - boy work is crazy these days!
My family is all getting sick but luckily (touch wood), I am ok so far. Husband sick to his stomach and 101.5 fever - he NEVER gets sick. He is drinking ginger ale this morning so he's on the road to recovery! Daughter started up at 2:00 am this morning. I only feel pokey in my eyes, but that's allergies not virus
Other then that I had a good day yesterday. Food was great, lots of water, steps galore and 20 minutes yoga!
Have a great day everyone!!!
Fingers crossed you stay healthy.. we just went thru that last week.. now everyone is healthy and cull of energy and i have it! Ahh the life of a mom lol3 -
Happy Wednesday!
Logged yes and on track
Steps 9631
Exercise treadmill 3 mph 30 min
I had a wonderful nsv today! One of the ladies i sell eggs to (whom i havent sold to in 2 months) said "hello skinny" to me as soon as she saw me! While i am far from skinny, it made me feel like i am really accomplishing something here! Cheers to non scale victories!8 -
Happy Wednesday everyone. I was sitting in a tax seminar all day so I’m glad to be free! I have part 2 tomorrow!?!? Anyways I wondered how you deal with the lunches they serve at those types of events. They had salad but the dressing was already on it. I skipped the mashed potato’s, stuffed cabbage and dessert and ate green beans ( which seemed to be soaked in butter) and picked at a piece of chicken that had breading on it. (Obviously I avoided the breading). I was proud of my portion control but upset at the crappy food choices and thought that maybe I could have been more prepared without looking like a neurotic weirdo. I was with 2 coworkers and wanted to be social but also wanted to eat healthy. I am hoping they have better food choices tomorrow. They also had tons on pastries for breakfast but I did eat at home before attending so I skipped the breakfast and had a nice cup of tea!!!3
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Daily log in for: Tuesday
Logged: Yes, under
Water: all darn day
Exercise: 6 mile hike with dogs; 18,011 steps
Day 3? I think of my string
Yesterday I was really tired and wanted to spend the day in my jammies. Took the dogs for a walk and while the pace was slow we got in a decent hike. Wasn't able to do my yoga because of technical difficulties in our area.
@sleepymom5 we live on 25 acres and are 20 minutes from the nearest town. I guess that may be considered remote to some. We have a few neighbors but I can't see their homes from my windows. One of our neighbors had a medical emergency last week so I was a bit worried about them in the event of another emergency. Everything was back up and running last night fortunately.
My former yoga teacher posted a similar shrimp salad on FB a few years ago (she's an amazing cook) and I've adapted it to our tastes. I like lettuce with a little backbone so I use romaine and cabbage as well as spinach and mixed baby lettuce. Pecans toasted in maple syrup and cayenne pepper. Avocado, sliced jalapenos... honestly I feel like I have wings when I eat it. LOL. @cyndiesstuff I briefly marinate the shrimp in a tamarind paste, OJ and ponzu mix. I add siracha and sambal oelek to spice it up. Hubby and I like spicy food. I prefer to smoke the shrimp but its too damn cold for that nonsense so I just sauteed them.
Been snowing and windy all day so finally catching up on everyone's posts. Enjoyed reading how everyone's been doing. So proud of this team!!4 -
I really had a great day at my friends. I felt really good after we left. She seemed like her old self. I know that it is going to take more than a day with your friends decorating for Christmas but at least she had a fun day yesterday. I am pooped! I will check in tomorrow morning.
@Shirin_K It’s so much easier when you plan! I learned that kinda late but at least I am doing it now. You have been doing so awesome!
@carlsoda oh no! Hope you don’t catch whatever your family has! Hope they feel better soon. Great job still doing well with crazy, busy work and your family getting sick! Keep it going!
@Mandi5512 What a nice NSV! It’s motivating when someone notices. I was a sahm too. I worked weekend night shift but was home other than that. It is hard work but it goes so fast. I am at a crossroad as my youngest just started college. It’s weird having free time. (I hated when people told me it goes fast lol! And here I am saying it to you)
@lennoncpa I rarely go to those things. The breakfasts I do the same as you did, ate at home and then just had coffee. I don’t know if it would be weird if you brought your own food so I don’t want to tell you that. I know @Mrsbell8well has had a least one event like that.
@nstephenson01 Sounds so cool where you live. I am in the suburbs and everything is within walking distance. I am glad everything is working today. Nice job getting yourself out and for a hike. 6 miles is more than decent lol!4 -
I did post the Weigh-in's for last night but now it is gone! I guess I messed up...
Thursday's weigh Ins
@bbcbw
@Ljdanny
@Nstephenson01
@Shirin_K
@Cyndiesstuff
Friday's Weigh Ins
@DananaNanas
@eyesopennow
@FieryVixsin
@lennoncpa
@Mandi5512
@sleepymom5
Late weigh-in's
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Daily check in for: Wednesday
Logged: Yes ate to goal
Water: 82 oz
Exercise & Steps: 13695
What a long day yesterday. I can't wait to get back to my normal day. This week has been tough. We bottled our homemade beer last nite. I didn't really like the process. I think I will just go to the store and buy beer. Mom is sick again. She is going to the doctor today. and one of may favorite clients got out of the hospital but he is being sent home with hospice. He will be gone soon. Cancer is a b****.
@ihp2015 You can keep the hot weather. I like a comfy 72 degrees year round! But there is no place like that so here I am in Michigan. LOL
@sleepymom5 wow day 10! that is super. Sorry to hear about your friend but she is truly blessed to have friends like you. you did a good job with your friend. even if it was just one day at least there was one less day for her.
@Shirin_K you can do this. 169 is totally doable. Lets just make it thru the weekend. Agreed.
@carlsoda ohhh nooo, i always hated when the whole house got sick. that hasn't happened in a long time but it's just me, the old boy and the dog. Children are little lovable virus factories!!
@Mandi5512 yay, I love nsv!!!!! How many chickens do you have? Are they just chicken eggs or do you have duck eggs too?
@lennoncpa I have those kind of meetings 2 to 3 times a year. Tables full of junk food and little in sight that is healthy. For me, I would feel totally weird taking my own food. So I just eat very small portions of the stuff that is the closest to being healthy. have healthy snacks in your bag and in your car so if you get a break or on your way home you can have something good. Good luck. and remember, this is one of those things in life that can't be avoided so deal with it the best you can and move on.
@nstephenson01 Some times our bodies just dont want to cooperate with what we want them to do! Glad you got your walk in any way. Activity is great for the mind and body.
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User ID: bbcbw
Week 2
Previous weight:200
Current weight: 198.4
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User ID: cyndiesstuff
Week 2
Previous weight:145.5
Current weight: 146
7 day step count: 87457
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@lennoncpa yes I have been through similar. I too ate my own breakfast first then served myself fruit. I was nervous at first then realized...no one cares!!! At a huge company fancy dinner...I called ahead and told them I had dietary restrictions. They made me a wonderful meal...better looking than what others were eating. And there’s times I have taken my own lunch and didn’t think twice about it. I have events 4-6 times a year. And this year 3 times I have sat with the biggest of the big wigs. It can be done. I noticed they themselves barely ate. So again who cares??? I will also pack fruit and nuts to hold me if I need to. It’s not easy but it can certainly be done. Btw...I care and that’s all that matters.4
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Morning all...almost Friday!!!
Another crazy day at work but at least the days go fast. I was also able to grab 10 minutes and order some Christmas presents for Lucy (see profile pic). Rabbit fur balls and mice. She's going to be excited I bet!! Now I need to get busy buying for kids, grandkids and in-laws. Funny how the cat comes first LOL!!
So far so good on the virus front. Hubs is still home sick. Had a fever last night but he's eating soup now and I expect he'll be back to work tomorrow. This weekend will be crazy with shopping and church events. Trying to make sure we take some time to actually ENJOY the season!
Otherwise, yesterday was another great day. The building our office is in had a holiday party yesterday and I had a couple of fun treats but they were small and I got back to my normal eating right away. I was worried it would create a slippery slope I wouldn't be able to get off. WHEW!! I also did 15 minutes of yoga yesterday too!
Hope everyone has a great day!!!5 -
Ljdanny
Week 2
Thursday
Pw 186.6
Cw 186.4
Steps 71,129 (fri-wed)3 -
@bbcbw nice loss! You are doing great. Your in onederland! Celebrate in health!
@Mrsbell8well you really are a go getter. Your right tho people really don't care what u eat. I know at my venues you couldn't tell them about your dietary restrictions. So I just adapt to the situation!! How's was your cleanse by the way?
@carlsoda your right to be Leary of that slippery slope. You did awesome with allowing some holiday fun and still staying on track. That is what the goal is every day. Still live life and be healthy.
@ljdanny every bit counts! You are headed in the right direction. Good job!!3 -
User ID: Shirin_K
Week 2
Weigh-in Day: Thursday
Previous weight: 171.6
Current weight: 170.4
Week Step Count: 61530
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