TEAM WEIGHT NO MORE JANUARY 2019 TEAM CHAT
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Jan 5
Week 1:
Pw: 149.4
Cw: 149.0
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Another less than a half pound. Last week it made sense I didn’t track and ate chocolate.
This week i don’t know but I think it’s bc I started new workout routine- 4day split - higher weights, lower reps and I have been absolutely damaged lol I haven’t felt this sore ever. My body needs to adjust I guess so I’m sure I’m holding water. I’m fine with it. I know I will start dropping soon.
I also started 120oz a water a day for January so We will see.
@Mrsbell8well I love planners too! I have a workout logging planner and regular one for other things (appointments, to do and mood ) and I draw in them, do stickers lol it makes me more organized and all the pretty drawings are also form of relaxation at night once my kid is asleep. (However past week I’ve been going to bed with her 😂)
Here’s mine! It’s already colorful - still enough room to draw some if I need to
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Welcome new people. This is a great team and the captains are ace.5
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Support-I just wanted to mention how grateful I am for all the support that I receive on this site. I was very nervous to share that I am transitioning to raw. It made me laugh when Cyndie said "I love raw food"! Lol.
I have felt pretty alone on this crazy, healthy, clean eating way of life. Well now I have a good friend that is moving in this direction, my daughter and her boyfriend and their combined 3 kids are all jumping into a new way of eating and physical being healthy as well. Everyone now is getting into clean eating and eliminating a large batch of no no's. And of course focusing on a gigantic list of "Yes Yes's". And remember the story of my posting on MFP about my new way of life and looking for like minded individuals? As I mentioned I was bombarded and nastily attacked by everyone it seemed . Well one person read my post and recently contacted me that she too indeed is like minded. So now we are exchanging ideas and support.
Tonight we are having a family game night. Last night my family started exchanging ideas of what great healthy treats we could share tonight. Skylynn is making a raw vegan strawberry cheesecake from her new raw dessert cookbook. And my mom is starting a "diet" today.
Wow we really can influence those we love.
When we prepare healthy beautiful food it's hard not to look at that and find it appealing. I love that @Shirin_K made that beautiful healthful salad.
Cyndie and I always joke about how much we LOVE diet food. LOL.
In 1 year from now where will we be...and what about those around us? Will we have influenced them or will they have influenced us? Will we be moaning and popping buttons and slugging down another brewski, flopped on the couch like a row of spuds?
Or....will we be slender, healthy, toned and strong? Laughing with our family as we sign up for a Jingle Bell run, do a New Years Hike, take a walk on the promenade, ski the slopes, walk the snowy trails with our furry friends, watch our kids reach for a bowl of air popped corn, hummus and carrots, fresh berries and crisp apples???
It's a clean slate...Let's choose now. It's up to us to take one day at a time and be the beacon for optimal health for us and our loved ones.7 -
As we are sharing planner pics. This is my workout journal. The notebook my husband got me for Xmas6
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@lenka1 girl you are killing me! That planner is sooooo me!!! I LOVE that planner. Well dang...I took a snap shot. I will definitely look into that. After I find a spot in my budget. lol. Thanks for sharing. Just more to lust after.2
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Mrsbell8well wrote: »@lenka1 girl you are killing me! That planner is sooooo me!!! I LOVE that planner. Well dang...I took a snap shot. I will definitely look into that. After I find a spot in my budget. lol. Thanks for sharing. Just more to lust after.
It was very cheap! $7.94 free shipping off Amazon. It’s small but I like pocket ones bc I carry them in purses
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@Mrsbell8well and @lenka1 I've really been needing a planner to, but I went on Amazon and being as indecisive as I am, I stressed and panicked cause there were SO many to choose from, lol. So, I still don't have one.2
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kirsten11872
Week:1
Weigh-in day:Saturday
Previous weight:164.6
Current weight:164.0
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My Psychiatrist appointment went well. She increased my antidepressant because we figured it was doing a little good rather than any harm. The first night I took it a bit late so it made me sleepy all day the next day. She didn't add any anxiety meds yet because get this, we talked about how Im in this amazing MFP group and how everyone's doing yoga and she thought that was a perfect idea for ME to get started and be more apart of this group by trying the yoga. She said it can help with anxiety so, I have to give that a shot. For myself, you guys and her because I go back Feb. 27th and don't wanna go back and say I didn't even try...So can domeone tell me if Adrienne with Yoga has a 30nday beginners? Also we talked about how bad my social anxiety is and she wants me to try groups! As in. WITH other people...😫 I'm not so sure about it, but it could ve the new thing I need to do. Like the saying is, we all do things we don't wanna do...I looked up this word my friend said i might have and it makes sense...Anhendonia I think is the word and it seems to really deaxribe how I've been for awhile...I will bring it up to my Psych the next time I see her. Thanks everybody for being kind, caring and supportive. This is the best team! Tomorrow's weigh in day!7
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Oh yeah and good thing I see my Dr. On the 8th, my BP before seeing Psych was 135/121. I felt horrible! So it's always hard understanding, and concentrating on everything she is saying when my ears are hot and ringing and my head is being a pain! Lol.2
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Daily check in for: Friday
Logged: Yes and on target but too many carbs
Water: 64 oz
Exercise & Steps: None and 3278
I just can't shake this exhausted feeling. My cold is still here but much better but I am dragging. I have listened to my body and rested for days now. I am not going to push that hard but I am going to push this weekend. I am going to exercise at least a 1/2 hour and get 10K steps in no matter what! No killer workouts but I have to do something, AND my weight is going up. I am not worrying about that because I think I have been eating ok. Too many carbs yesterday but was under my calories. I just forgot to complete my diary. Oh well...Hope everyone has a great weekend!
@cyndiesstuff I remember when you used to post stuff from that book and it seemed like you were talking directly to me! Lol! It is amazing how spot on it is! I have still been following what I learned but haven’t progressed with the holidays. Thank you so much for recommending it. You probably want to hit me over the head with the book since you were telling me the same exact things for months lol! We have a lot of restaurants in the area that are healthier-seasons 52 is a chain and there is another one I can’t think of at the moment. We also have a lot of restaurants that have healthier options since so many people have dietary restrictions now a days. I hope there are a lot by you too. Although I have a Duncin donuts, a Wawa and a nail salon in walking distance every direction I turn...ok not quite that bad but we want for nothing where I live.
@czvanut. Lol! You are the cutest little southern belle with your y’all s. I swear the drinking takes you on a slippery slope. I had an awful summer (well fun but not healthy) It’s not just the calories in the drinks, I would eat terrible after a few drinks. I think the best thing to do is pick yourself up, dust yourself off and get right back on track. Usually one night isn’t going to ruin your progress. It’s letting yourself spiral downwards that does.
You have been doing great so just keep it going!
@DananaNanas. I think having New Years on Tuesday made it seem like it was Monday on Wednesday.
@lovemickeymouse Nice loss!!
@nstephenson01 beautiful pic from your hike! You live in a beautiful area!
@mrsbell8well we all have those weird hunger days. I am glad you thought it through and decided to wait to today. I am so happy someone contacted you through that post! Maybe that will be a starting place for people who are looking for support with your way of eating.
@amsandos I love how you turned things around! You are killing it! Keep it up! Love your journal! A Harry Potter fan I see!
@lenka1 I find when I start a new workout routine I tend to gain a little. So I think you are right, it is just water retention.
@cassiegetsfit I glad your appointment went well. That’s nice that she suggested you try the yoga. Give it a try! People love it! A group class may be good to start off and then if you have questions the instructors could help. You don’t have to be front and center, you could hang in the back and do it. Good luck. And good luck at the doctors too. Hopefully they can get you on something for that BP. Btw-I looked on Amazon and did the same thing! Lol! I think I am going to try Michaels and look at the journals in person!
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@hope002 and @zumba_luvah Welcome!
Nice end to Dec Team Weight no more! We were in 3rd place for the entire month of December losing .74%!
We also were 2nd place with the steps challenge!
Congrats to @Lyssysho26 for first place out of all the teams for week 4. She also was 1st place for pounds lost in the whole month of Dec!
Congrats to @cassiegetsfit for being 2nd place for week 4 and an honorable mention for weight loss for the entire month!
Congrats to @amsandos for 3rd place for our team in the 4th week.
And last but not least to MrsBell8well for an honorable mention for the whole month of December!
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Daily check in for Friday
Food - logged and on target
Water - 1 litre
Steps - 6770 -on reduced target due to bum leg
We went away for Christmas & I reread the Marie Kondo book The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up. Read it last year, but just wasn’t connecting with it. Something sparked this time and I really felt it. So since I can’t go running, I started tidying! As per her system, you start with clothes, so that it what I did. Here is me with 8 donation bags (and some nicely organized closets & dressers that are not in the photo). It was emotionally and a bit physically challenging to do, but I feel so much better! Burned some extra calories too according to my Garmin!
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@CassieGetsFit2013 anxiety is tough and hopefully the yoga will help. My son suffers from anxiety and depression. His meds are constantly changing trying to help him. I suggested yoga to him because he also suffers from fibromyalgia and arthritis. He thought I was crazy saying it would help him relax. His Dr agreed with me but my guess is he's a boy doesn't think he should do yoga. We are here to support you.
Well yesterday I did pretty good during the day with food, not any water though. We did go out to eat for my sil bday. I didn't finish all my food, I decided when I felt full it was time to have the plate taken away instead of trying to stuff my face. I also stuck with 2 beers then switched to water as I had none all day. Even the next place we went to was water for me, so there's a plus. I'm going to meet my oldest son tonight to drop off some Xmas presents for him and we are going to get something to eat and drink. I plan on keeping to my drink limit.
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sleepymom5 wrote: »@cassiegetsfit2013 I'm glad your appointment went well. That’s nice that she suggested you try the yoga. Give it a try! People love it! A group class may be good to start off and then if you have questions the instructors could help. You don’t have to be front and center, you could hang in the back and do it. Good luck. And good luck at the doctors too. Hopefully they can get you on something for that BP. Btw-I looked on Amazon and did the same thing! Lol! I think I am going to try Michaels and look at the journals in person!
Oh nooooooo! She didn't mean group yoga, I would do that at home, groups she meant were like DBT groups for my depression and boredline personality disorder. Yeah, I am already on some things for my BP, clearly not the right doses yet so we shall see about that. Glad I get to see the Dr. I've been seeing for a few years now since she left to another clinic and I'm following her. That's a good idea, I will still have a tough time choosing in person, but maybe it'll be easier getting to see them in person and see what a they offer. 🙃 So for the yoga does Adreienne have videos for beginners?
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@CassieGetsFit2013 anxiety is tough and hopefully the yoga will help. My son suffers from anxiety and depression. His meds are constantly changing trying to help him. I suggested yoga to him because he also suffers from fibromyalgia and arthritis. He thought I was crazy saying it would help him relax. His Dr agreed with me but my guess is he's a boy doesn't think he should do yoga. We are here to support you.
Yup, I've been changed on different medications for depression and anxiety so many times, at least 30 or so, a lot of hard struggles with the ones that made things much worse for me. It's been a crazy, wild ride for sure. Well, I thought my Dr. Was crazy for saying it could help, but she said it gives you a chance to learn how to breathe properly during tough situations and can help your overall outcome during anxious situations so I don't know, J need to give it a try. Yeah, I see where he might not think yoga is for guys, but millions do it. (: Hope he gives it a try if I do! Thanks for your support.
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@lenka1 thanks...I bought it 😁
@cassiegetsfit2013 I haven’t had time to read your post. I’ve been praying for you. More later2 -
@CassieGetsFit2013 you might want to start with her gentle pm yoga to ck it out. She also adds lots of suggestions to modify. I’m currently doing her 30 day challenge. You can try that and skip the harder parts. She’s very gentle and encouraging. The breathing is a very big focus.2
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@Cafelelia I read that book too. Lots of great ideas. I’m getting ready to do my whole house1
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Homemade chicken noodle soup tonight with a little Italian bread.4 -
Mrsbell8well wrote: »@CassieGetsFit2013 you might want to start with her gentle pm yoga to ck it out. She also adds lots of suggestions to modify. I’m currently doing her 30 day challenge. You can try that and skip the harder parts. She’s very gentle and encouraging. The breathing is a very big focus.
I found a 20 minute bed time one with her and a 7 minute one, but might just try the 30 day yoga with her and maybe for moves I can't do I'll substitute with something else and if she has suggestions then that's good to. Not sure I will start tomorrow cause family's at the house and I'm to scared to do any exercising in front of anyone, even them so if I start I will attempt Monday! I wanna find something extra I can do on the week ends though without family around.
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@CassieGetsFit2013 - I hope this link works but if not search you tube for yoga with adriene beginner playlist. Several described as for beginners. As a beginner myself - I would start there.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLui6Eyny-UzzWwB4h9y7jAzLbeuCUczAl3 -
@amsandos - I love HP! My oldest daughter is a Ravenclaw girl. Cute journal.3
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Yoga class this morning was a bit of a bust - but a good learning experience. I learned that I like some styles / teachers much better than others. Trying a different class tomorrow. That will make 6 days of yoga in the last 7 days. Yay!
After yoga we hiked an hour with the dog on the sunny warm winter day (Midwest USA). Felt better getting this exercise in after the yoga fail. Being outside is so good for my mental health.
After the hike - my new pressure cooker came in the mail. I cooked some steamed veggies to compliment the crock pot apple pork chops. I still have a lot to learn in using it - but first meal was a success. Off to meal plan for next week. Have a great weekend all!9 -
phoebe112476 wrote: »@CassieGetsFit2013 - I hope this link works but if not search you tube for yoga with adriene beginner playlist. Several described as for beginners. As a beginner myself - I would start there.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLui6Eyny-UzzWwB4h9y7jAzLbeuCUczAl
Thank you SO much! This is where I shall start. (: I wanna be apart of all the yogies here!2 -
@CassieGetsFit2013 I think you’re gonna really enjoy some yoga! It seems like your appointment went well though!
Have you tried journaling? About your day and mood, feelings?2 -
Daily check in for: Saturday
Logged Food: Yes, under!
Water: almost made it to 8 cups! almost!
Exercise: went to the gym and did my 28-Day Challenge - i have never done a lot of these moves before, so i have to Google and watch videos for proper form etc for some of them - don’t want to finish the challenge & find out I was doing everything wrong!
Steps : 16,317 (walked halfway around the city looking for a special type of dried apple snack for my picky rabbit! he’s lucky he’s so cute!)
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@CassieGetsFit2013 I think you’re gonna really enjoy some yoga! It seems like your appointment went well though!
Have you tried journaling? About your day and mood, feelings?
Well, plenty of people have told me I will benefit from it so I think I need to give it a shot. I think it did go well. Sure I don't always agree with everything being said, but I didn't feel irritated afterwards.
I haven't tried journaling, but have been told to try it for years now. My Counselor wanted me to start one that she could even look at sometimes and have one to just myself.2 -
Daily check in for Friday
Food - logged and on target
Water - 1 litre
Steps - 6770 -on reduced target due to bum leg
We went away for Christmas & I reread the Marie Kondo book The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up. Read it last year, but just wasn’t connecting with it. Something sparked this time and I really felt it. So since I can’t go running, I started tidying! As per her system, you start with clothes, so that it what I did. Here is me with 8 donation bags (and some nicely organized closets & dressers that are not in the photo). It was emotionally and a bit physically challenging to do, but I feel so much better! Burned some extra calories too according to my Garmin!
Did you see she has a show on Netflix? I watched the first episode a few days ago. She is adorable! I have a copy of her book on my bedside table, but I have a couple ahead of hers to read first!4
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