TEAM WEIGHT NO MORE JANUARY 2019 TEAM CHAT
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Happy New Year!
Yesterday was a great day, stayed home and did some baking, yoga and got some steps in.
I made some low carb tortillas for my lunches - almond flour, coconut flour, apple cider vinegar, salt and water, they taste really good! I also made some low carb cookies for treats and dessert today. My FIL with diabetes is coming for dinner, I suspect he will be surprised on how good they are. He doesn’t think anything low carb is good. Ha! He will be surprised! He hasn’t stopped eating regular treats yet - shame on him!
I am in for the water challenge too. I “think” I drink lots of water everyday but let’s see if I am right!
Have a wonder first day of 2019!4 -
Tuesday check in
Happy New Year
Yesterday was a good day. I increased water, got in over 6100 steps, and did OK with calories. Made a pie for dessert and had a piece which put me over a little bit. My exercise was grocery shopping for the final time in 2018 and working a jig saw puzzle off and on all day. This one is 1000 pieces and seems to be taking forever! I started it last Wednesday and it took me two days to find all the edge pieces. I walk around the table the whole time I work on it so lots of standing! This morning I challenged myself to drink a sip of water every time I added a piece.
We did our usual new years eve - watch (TV) the ball drop in Times Square and go to bed by 12:02. I was awake by 6:30 but didn't feel like getting up yet so read for about an hour.4 -
THIS IS THE UPDATED LIST I GOT FOR THE JANUARY STEP CHALLENGE
IF YOU ARE NO LONGER INTERESTED IN IT PLEASE LET ME KNOW
THIS IS A DAILY OR BI DAILY REPORT SO WE CAN KEEP UP WITH THE LOGGING OF IT.
@sleepymom5
@ihp2015
@Shirin_k
@Lenka1
@Carlsoda
@Mrsbell8well
@cyndiesstuff
@eyesopennow
@ljdanny
@DananaNanas
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User ID: Jedaschultz
Week Number: Week 1
Previous weight: 206.2
Current weight: 207.6
Steps: 22,639
Sorry for the late weigh in. We just got back yesterday from holiday travel. Ready to start the new year!!!4 -
My name is Debbie and I live in Central Illinois with my husband of 34 years and special needs daughter who is 29. I also have another daughter who is married and a teacher and is also participating in F2F but on another team. I have been on My Fitness Pal since July 2012 but have just moved the same pounds back and forth. Hoping to make this a better year with the weight loss journey.
My goal is to get this weight down for several reasons. 1 - to be more healthy and to live longer. 2 - to look better in clothes and to find clothing easier. 3 - to be able to move with more ease and be more active.
How will I accomplish this? 1 - Continue writing food in my diary. 2 - Drink my water. 3 - Get 10K steps in each day. 4 - Control my impulse eating of sugar and carbohydrate snacks.
5 - Participate in F2F group. 6 - Continue to exercise.7 -
Daily check in for: Monday
Logged: Yes and on target
Water: Way over, I lost track between water and herbal tea.
Exercise & Steps: I did 30 min of Leslie Sansone and finally back on track with steps 10,121
I ended up feeling much better yesterday so we decided to go to the shore. I didn't want to go back to a germy house so I cleaned the 1st floor and our bedroom and bathroom. I also decided I felt well enough to get in a walking video. I knew where we were going to dinner so I planned my food but when I got there I decided to go even lighter and went from a pork chop to ahi tuna. I also was good with drinking, I did my one before, one during and one after dinner drink but had an additional one for New Years. Today was nice earlier but the wind is kicking up now. I am still going to go for a walk on the beach, even if it is for a little bit. I will walk on the promenade which is 3 miles round trip (best I can do for my virtual "hike" with MrsB!) . Not sure when I am going home, I need to clean here too and I want to exercise. I am not sure if I am going to stay the night or just do it and go home some time today. Hope everyone enjoyed their holidays and celebrations! Happy New Year everyone!
The water challenge sounds good to me. I actually won't be able to drink more than I did yesterday or in the past few days lol! I will start from my usual 64oz.
I need to get on here more than once a day! I miss a lot Lol!
@cyndiesstuff thanks for posting! I have a huge problem with stress and emotional eating.
I love how you are turning things around. You are not going to be defined by your pain, the doctors couldn’t help and you weren’t happy with that news. You evaluated where you are and where you want to be. You researched, made a plan and you are ready to start. It may not be perfect but no plans are, there is a lot of falling down, reevaluating and tweeking that comes with this. I think it is great that all the things that were getting you down, you pushed through and did something about it. It wasn’t easy but you picked yourself up and are moving on! You are truly an inspiration! (Also I was lol’ing at Taco Tuesday)
@ihp2015 Love that Disney quote! I am with you!
@lennoncpa Happy New Year! hope you had a nice New Year!
@DananaNanas I put my fitbit on as soon as I get up Lol! God forbid I miss a step!
@lenka1 hope your dinner party went well and you enjoyed New Year’s eve! Your so busy!
@nstephenson01 OMG! I love them! They are so cute! Thanks for posting their pics! I also love how your neighbors get together! Hope you had fun! Dinner sounds yummy! Enjoy today!
@gottagetthisdown Nice loss!
@phoebe112576 Your progress is amazing! I love how you are just crushing those goals! I also like how you put in an object for the amount of pounds. I want to say it makes it more visual but that isn’t exactly the word. Lol! You should be proud of your progress! You are doing great! You got this!! Glad you enjoyed yoga! It makes it easier to go if it’s not a chore. Another nice loss this week! Amazing!
@eminater That isn’t bad. Especially around the holidays. Just get right back at it. You have done it before! You got this!
@czvanut-another great day! Loved your exercise! Lol! I also lol’d at your toasting in the New Year! Glad you enjoyed and had another drink!
@twyla77. I wish we could have everyone who was interested in the step challenge join. It would just be too much for the people who are keeping track of the steps. I know Cyndie already told you that the challenge is full but we have had people drop out for injuries or broken devices. We may need you at some point!
@mrsbell8well I will join you on your hike! If the beach is too windy, I will “hike” on the promenade. The promenade is 3 miles so it would be perfect. Your dinner looks yummy! I never knew there were purple carrots! I also agree with about having healthy choices near for when you are hungry. I usually am ok but when I am hungry if I don’t have something healthy, I will eat something I shouldn’t. You have come so far. I am looking forward to the day I can listen to my body and just eat what I need but I am not there yet!
@cassiegetsfit2013 I am with you. I need to log my food too. If I don’t, I tend to go off track. I don’t know why. I guess whatever works for us, we should stick with. You are losing doing what you are doing so keep it up. However, in the future it would be nice not to have to log....
@coolchick207. Welcome to our group. You have so much going on. I am glad you are taking some time for yourself to take care of you. That is so important when you are a caregiver to others. You have the move coming up so you need to stay on track for that too. Just take one day at a time and get through the day. Don’t beat yourself up if you go off track and get right back on track. You can do this! You are going to be a great addition to this team!
@lovemickeymouse. Welcome! I love your goal! You can do it! You have done so well the past few years. Just get right back on track now and keep chipping away at that goal! Have you seen a doctor about the restless legs? You must be exhausted with only 4 hrs sleep. I know there are things that you can take to help. Sounds like yours is a pretty bad case, my daughter had a mild case and started to take iron and she hasn’t had a problem since. I also have a friend that had a bad case and takes medicine that helps. You may have already tried all of this but I hope there is something you can do. Hugs!
@ashleigh1178 Happy New Year! the holidays are hard. I am glad you are not feeling guilty and you are getting right back on track!
@amsandos Happy New Year! I am glad you enjoyed and got back on track today. Hope you are feeling better, sometimes you need to rest.
@carlsoda-you have been doing great. I wish I liked to cook/bake. Your low carb treats sound yummy. Just reading your ingredients make me think it’s going to be hard lol! That’s how bad I am. My sister in law was telling me a recipe for asparagus and said “blanch” and that was the end for me. Maybe I need to go to a cooking class...
@pacsnc6 Happy New Year! I wasn’t too far behind you with the New Years celebrations I was in an Uber home by 12:02 and in bed probably by 12:10 lol! Sounds like you have been doing great! 2019 is going to be a good year!
@jedaschultz Happy New Year! Hope you had a good trip!
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I'm up for the water challenge and I started yoga today! @sleepymom5 I'm glad you got well enough to go on your trip!3
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Week 1
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Pw: 226.6
Cw: 226.6 probably more since i cheated
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Currently detoxing for the next few days to get rid of this extra calories4 -
@Lyssysho26 No worries! Maintaining is good through the holidays.1
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Happy new year everyone. We went out for a little bit last night but we were home early. I only had 2 drinks. I have decided when I have a drink I will have no more than 3. Sometimes I go a little overboard and then we stay up late and feel like a bag of crap the next day. So no more of that. I am getting back to logging my food today. I also started putting a dollar in an envelope for every day I workout. I started Sunday so I'm at $3. Hoping this keeps me motivated. I went to Zumba today and when class ended we decided to keep going so we ended up with a 90 minute class. So much fun. It's nice out today but it's getting very windy so I think I'll just hang out. Today is the last day if my vacation, ugh!! Tomorrow I am going to start getting up at 4 am again. Wish me luck.4
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I went to another yoga class today. Was a “mixed level” class and I was surely the bottom of the levels. Lol. But I still enjoyed it. Found a Thursday “basics” class I can fit into my schedule weekly. So excited and hoping this continues. My calorie tracking and weight loss has been on track. I need some new found success in the work out category. Don’t want to lose lots of muscle on this journey- didn’t have much to start with!
Anyone try the Curves membership for strength training? I am enjoying the yoga and know I can’t find 2 hours (class plus drive time) more than once a week most of the time. The Curves is 3 minute drive and 30 minute work out. I might be able to add this in twice more per week. Any thoughts?
Hope you all are having a great New Year’s Day!4 -
Daily check in for: Monday
Logged: No
Water: Lots, didn't log
Exercise & Steps: 30 minute strength training, 3 mile dog hike; 14,006 steps
Happy New Year Everyone! I feel like last night's party was somewhat of a success. I had a snack beforehand so wasn't particularly hungry. The hosts provided the meat and everyone brought a side dish. There was not a vegetable to be found!! I brought a wild rice dressing dish that I don't think was too unhealthy. The dessert table looked full... I didn't go near it. I had some wine then switched to Perrier... it seemed festive with the bubbles LOL We were home early and in bed before midnight. Just wasn't in the party mood this year. I wanted to get a good night's sleep and wake up today feeling refreshed and ready to start the new year on the right foot which I did.
Make 2019 your best you yet!!
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@phoebe112476 I did Curves a loooong time ago and liked it. You do a circuit with machines and some light stepping to keep your heart rate in the right area for the best calorie burn.
I will say that in the first month I gained weight but lost inches. It might not be great if you get bored easily, though.3 -
cyndiesstuff wrote: »@nstephenson01 how do you like your new machine? have you gotten good at it? whats it like?
@cyndiesstuff I do like it. I'm getting better accustomed to it. It seems to be a good cardio workout... I don't do much cardio. It definitely gets the heart pumping!
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New Years Day hike!9 -
Well, I managed to make it through my first day back on track! I was under my calorie goal and I feel so great! There’s still so much temptation around at the moment (chocolates and biscuits everywhere!) but I’ve stayed strong and ignored the cravings!
I need to pack as much fruit and veg as I can into my diet this week, I can definitely feel my body craving them! I’m also going to avoid bread, I’ve noticed my body seems to cling onto carbs!
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I did get out on the beach for my 3 mile virtual "hike" with Mrs B. Ok, it was really a walk but it was such a nice, quiet and peaceful walk. The salt air is supposed to be good for you too so maybe this stinking cold will go away. I am heading back home in a little bit. It is a quick 1.5 hour ride, I don't mind it at all. That way I will be home and start fresh tomorrow.
@ljdanny I should do the same. I think 3 is a good number of drinks to have. The problem is the summer when it seems like everyone drinks all day. Hopefully I get my act together by then. I don’t want another summer like last year! Sounds like you had a nice vacation. Back to the real world tomorrow.
@phoebe112476 I am glad you are enjoying yoga. I don’t know much about curves but what I do know about it seems like a great way to get into a strength training routine. I am not sure if there is a way to advance once you master the exercises or if you get roped into a contract. My daughter goes to planet fitness and they have a similar 30 min workout that you do on your own. They gave a red light/green light for you to know when to switch. Hopefully someone else knows a little more.
@nstephenson01 You got through all your parties, had fun and still stayed on track! That’s awesome! Sounds like you had a great start to the new year!
Why did I think bow flex was for strength? That will be a great machine for when the weather is bad. Although it seems the weather doesn’t stop you most days! Lol!
@mrsbell8well looks like a fun crowd for the New Years Hike. I am so glad Molly went. She needs to get out a little.
@Ashleigh1178 It feels good to get your first day back under your belt! Great job!8 -
I honestly did not think I had all that much to drink last night. Maybe it was mixing different drinks that got to me, but I felt wretched all day. (Or, I could have picked up whatever stomach bug my friend's kid had.... but that's doubtful).
Despite that, I ate well and did yoga and hit my water goal for the day, so 2019 is off to a pretty okay start. First weigh-in tomorrow. Fingers crossed!
Anyway Tuesday, Jan 1
Logged and miraculously under (I think)
Water 55 oz
Exercise: 23 minutes of yoga
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Happy Mew Year, we travelled this past weekend to visit family. Eating is always a big problem for me when I’m not at home, put a tray of goodies out and I will eat, a bowl of chips I eat, and not enough water.
I need to check in more often and hope this new year gets everything turned around.5 -
Reflection Exercise:
I enter 2019 a lot healthier than I did 2018, but I still have a long way to go to get to where I want to be in terms of health, nutrition and fitness. A major difference is that now I KNOW I can do it!
I want to be well into onederland this time next year! This is my major goal, and I also know it is going to take a lot of commitment and consistent and daily effort.
I am really proud of the changes I made in 2018, more toward nutrition. Hopefully in 2019 I can manage more sustained change with regards to fitness. I don't want to sit one giant goal now, today. I want to set minor goals as I go along. I want to build up a successful relationship with exercise the way I have managed to do with nutrition.5 -
@eminater - ONEderland is such a great goal. I can’t wait to hear that you have made it! I love your statements about nutrition and fitness. I have been struggling with how to say the EXACT same thing all day today. I have the same goal.
What is your plan to accomplish? I took my first ever Yoga classes the last two days and enjoyed a lot. I signed up and pls. To take weekly yoga. I am considering joining Curves or similar for a very simple circuit to get me started. Not exactly sure yet. Now that the days are getting longer I hope to be able to start walking my dog again. Very hard with work and such short day light now. Would love to hear your plan.3 -
phoebe112476 wrote: »@eminater - ONEderland is such a great goal. I can’t wait to hear that you have made it! I love your statements about nutrition and fitness. I have been struggling with how to say the EXACT same thing all day today. I have the same goal.
What is your plan to accomplish? I took my first ever Yoga classes the last two days and enjoyed a lot. I signed up and pls. To take weekly yoga. I am considering joining Curves or similar for a very simple circuit to get me started. Not exactly sure yet. Now that the days are getting longer I hope to be able to start walking my dog again. Very hard with work and such short day light now. Would love to hear your plan.
Hi - For January I am doing the 21 day walking challenge. I just posted in the challenge section of the community page
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Lemongrass Shrimp Rice Bowl for dinner tonight. So very good. 500 calories. Excited to have some leftovers packed and logged as my lunch for tomorrow.6 -
Good evening everyone! You guys are super active so I had a lot
Of fun reading through!
My husband is back to work tomorrow, and my daughter goes back preschool this week (it’s only 2 mornings a week but boy I will enjoy some alone time
I can’t wait to get back to “normal routine”
@amsandos I know what you mean with repetitive lifting routine.
I did some basic one for 9-10 weeks and it was a little bit boring but seeing the changes and upping weights helped. Starting yesterday my husband and I put together a new one for next 12 weeks.
It’s good to change things up. I did first workout yesterday and I’m so sore lol 😂 If you have Instagram, there’s so many awesome girls that lift. I follow their pages and they post complete workouts couple of times a week so you can always get some inspiration from there.
@DananaNanas I think it was you who asked me how I ended up here
Well I married here. I worked here during summers - like 8-10 years ago and I met my husband but we kind of were dating long distance for almost 2 years and one time he just came to see me and we went to Prague for a weekend and he proposed to me on the Charles bridge lol it was a shocker and it was the hardest decision of my life bc I knew I’d have to move and leave everything and everyone behind. And as much as I love being here, to this day it’s very tough being so far away from my family... especially after I had my daughter, I get some talks from my parents - and it makes me sad and guilty feeling that I took their chance to see their grandkids growing up but oh well, one of us had to sacrifice if we wanted to be together..
@Mrsbell8well great pictures!
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@sleepymom5 - I think you are just intimidated by cooking, baking. My cookies were super easy to make and blanching asparagus means boiling for about 3 minutes or so. Easy peasy!2
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@Mrsbell8well - omg you are so lucky, what a beautiful place to hike. Too cold here to do any outdoor activities at all. I think the high was 1 today. Everyone looks so happy!4
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@czvanut Mixing drinks can do that to you. Looks like you had a great day even though you didn't feel well.
@mrsjas2000 I am bad with food being put out in front of me too. I try to have a plan now so I don't eat as much. I try not to be too hungry, bring something I can eat, and position myself out of reaching distance from the food. I also have been conscious lately of how much more I seem to eat than other people and quite frankly it is embarrassing so that is helping me too. Lol!
@eminater It is nice to look back and see all you have accomplished in a year. Sounds like you have a good plan for 2019 too! I hope to be well into Onderland by this time next year too. I feel like I am the opposite of you, I am good with the exercise, the nutrition part I am still working on. I think 2019 will be a good year for us!
@phoebe112476 Your dinner looks so good! Did you make that? Yum!
@Lenka1 Wow! That must have been such a hard decision. I hope you get to visit your family and they get to visit you here. I know traveling is expensive though.
@carlsoda I think you are right. I am intimidated. My daughter and I have been trying to do one new recipe a week so I am getting a little better. Thursday I am going to try sesame Chicken. We have a pinterest board-recipes to try and recipes we liked. So I am stepping out of my comfort zone a little bit Lol!
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I'm REALLY struggling with my newer boredom problem lately. Started a new antidepressant about a month ago & it has been helping with my schedule slightly, but has been making me severely bored that I am agitated, irritated, a little snappy & becoming rather depressed. Haven't said anything here about it because I like when everyone tells me how good I'm doing here, but when I'm not doing very great, it doesn't really feel very great then. My anxiety has been through the roof which causes my BP to go up. I'm on Hyptertension medicationa, but it isn't stable yet as my Dr. Is working with me on that. Depression & boredom got to me BAD today. I'm lying here now in bed very itchy & hot because I'm agitated from the boredom so I'm just gonna try to go to sleep & get up early. THANKFULLY I see my new Psych for the 2nd time Thursday & will see qhat she thinks of adding something for anxiety & what she thinks of the new medication, obviously the boredom is making me insane & I'm still depressed. Feeling hopeless, worthless, and can't seem to find an interest i ANYTHING. I've been doing what everyone says & forcing myself to do different things in hope to spike an interests somewhere along the way, but sadly nothing! And luckily I go for a follow up with my Dr. On the 8th after a Counsiling appt. On the 7th and the Counselor and I are going to do a follow up with a new treatment plan and she's going to do like a reevaluation sort of and find out really how I'm doing. God I am itchy and agitated! Goodnight all, sorry this is so long. I really need to start a journal. Everyone tells me to.10
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