WAIST AWAYS - April 2019

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  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,451 Member
    Fitness Friday's and I have a fitness doodad question ....

    In case you haven't noticed ..... I started using a fitbit zip on Easter (I've been keeping that news SOOOOOOOOOOO under-cover ....... :D )

    Two weeks have gone by, and it is looking like I average just over ~6000 steps in the course of an average workday. (no "active minute stretches to speak of .... and this is BEFORE my "intentional activity workouts" on the mini-trampoline or bike.

    Should I change my MFP Profile setting from "sedentary" to "lightly active" (or whatever 1 notch up is called)? I log my exercise, and now that I am settling into maintenance, I am trying to eat most of them back. (raising my Intake calorie goal gradually)
  • martinesther88
    martinesther88 Posts: 134 Member
    Username~martinesther88
    Weigh in day~ Friday
    Pw~154.4
    CW~154
  • evangsimmons170
    evangsimmons170 Posts: 1,188 Member
    edited May 2019
    @evangsimmons170 ...for 5/2/19


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  • leni1us
    leni1us Posts: 854 Member
    Username: leni1us
    Weigh in Day, Friday
    PW: 161.0
    CW: 163.3

    Not a good way to start May. Went out for sushi last night. I think the soy sauce is causing major water retention. Hope to see a good drop this week.

    Steps May 3 - 11,013
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    edited May 2019
    BMcC9 wrote: »
    uuummmmmm @jugar, could you or one of the other moderators check the formula in my row of the "monthly total change" column on the spreadsheet? It is saying that there is less than half a pound LEFT of me (over 99% starting weight lost)

    I know my post Easter bloat is dealt with (see above), but not THAT dealt with!

    HAHAHA! If it were 99% you would be right - but it is 0.99% ! Your loss was of just under 1% of your bodyweight. It's fun how each pound is a higher percentage of you as there is less of you!
  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,451 Member
    leni1us wrote: »
    Username: leni1us
    Weigh in Day, Friday
    PW: 161.0
    CW: 163.3

    Not a good way to start May. Went out for sushi last night. I think the soy sauce is causing major water retention. Hope to see a good drop this week.

    Steps May 3 - 11,013

    sodium WILL do that to you .... drink plenty of water for several days, and it will self-correct ...
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    BASEBALL UPDATE:
    Wednesday, May 1
    1. @jugar (30 minutes stretch and rest day = single)
    2. @jlbtnc 50 minutes, 7671 steps = double single
    3. @sue_01 70 minutes, 16,000 steps = triple triple
    4. @Kittu125 120 minutes, 14,384 steps = HR double
    5. @fourathomej 75+45 minutes, 13,444 steps = triple double double
    6. @martinesther88 70 minutes, 11,130 steps = triple double
    7. @evangsimmons170 6,800 steps = SO
    8. @leni1us 9070 steps = double (close enough!)
    Thursday, May 2
    1. @jugar (30+ 90 minutes = single triple
    2. @jlbtnc 45+35+120+ 15,337 steps = double single HR triple!
    3. @sue_01 130 minutes, 17,389 steps = HR, triple!
    4. @Kittu125 120+10 minutes, 17,000 steps = HR triple
    5. @fourathomej
    6. @martinesther88 95 minutes, 10,248 steps = triple double
    7. @evangsimmons170 30 minutes, 7296 steps = single single (close enough!)
    8. @leni1us 15,337 steps = triple

    Just need some @fourathomej if possible - thanks!
  • karenesg
    karenesg Posts: 318 Member
    Spent almost a hundred this morning at PT evaluation to find out what is causing the pain in my upper leg/lower back (ok, it’s really a pain in my *kitten*) thanks to my incredibly crappy yet extremely expensive health insurance. I may go back. Or I may not. (I’m blessed in that I can afford it but really just don’t want to) I feel confident that the PT’s diagnosis is correct (same as my docs) and I’m researching the causes, cures, do’s and don’t’s, and looking forward to being painfree once again.

    In the meantime, when is this crazy baseball game going to end?! I can’t keep up with the posts let alone the level of activity you beasts are accomplishing lol :o Maybe I’m jealous or maybe I should find another challenge group. Don’t know, but I’ll probably hang in here another month.

    Happy Friday all! Let’s finish the week super strong and sassy! B)

  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    karenesg wrote: »
    Spent almost a hundred this morning at PT evaluation to find out what is causing the pain in my upper leg/lower back (ok, it’s really a pain in my *kitten*) thanks to my incredibly crappy yet extremely expensive health insurance. I may go back. Or I may not. (I’m blessed in that I can afford it but really just don’t want to) I feel confident that the PT’s diagnosis is correct (same as my docs) and I’m researching the causes, cures, do’s and don’t’s, and looking forward to being painfree once again.

    In the meantime, when is this crazy baseball game going to end?! I can’t keep up with the posts let alone the level of activity you beasts are accomplishing lol :o Maybe I’m jealous or maybe I should find another challenge group. Don’t know, but I’ll probably hang in here another month.

    Happy Friday all! Let’s finish the week super strong and sassy! B)

    Don't worry! Tomorrow is the last day of the crazy baseball game. It would be fun if there was an easier way to collect scores, but it has been great to see how committed everyone has been. Our team has been far and away the TOP all the way through. Beasts indeed!

    So don't leave us for another challenge just yet - and if you have some ideas on how we could make this one more fun and effective, let us know! :smile:
  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,451 Member
    The WaistAways May Chatroom is now up and running!

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10741463/waistaways-team-chat-may-2019#latest

    So head on over (especially if you have already reported in for this week) and start setting the tone / making suggestions for how you want next month's thread to evolve .... posting memes be they silly or inspiring ....

    As @jugar just assured @karenesg .... the BB updates taking are about to phase out. It's been fun and amazing, but time for something new.

    What topics, daily themes, types of "just between us" byplay would help you / support you / nudge you the most? Put it in the top of the new thread!

    Do people want the internal step-counting "how far did we travel this week?" thing (WITHOUT the rest of the BB additional workout time / runs earned business) to keep going?

  • jlbtnc
    jlbtnc Posts: 725 Member
    BMcC9 wrote: »
    The WaistAways May Chatroom is now up and running!

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10741463/waistaways-team-chat-may-2019#latest

    So head on over (especially if you have already reported in for this week) and start setting the tone / making suggestions for how you want next month's thread to evolve .... posting memes be they silly or inspiring ....

    As @jugar just assured @karenesg .... the BB updates taking are about to phase out. It's been fun and amazing, but time for something new.

    What topics, daily themes, types of "just between us" byplay would help you / support you / nudge you the most? Put it in the top of the new thread!

    Do people want the internal step-counting "how far did we travel this week?" thing (WITHOUT the rest of the BB additional workout time / runs earned business) to keep going?

    Yes this would be great, something that makes you want to get up and be accountable.
  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,451 Member
    We still need to finish out Week 5 here ...

    MIA from earlier in the week:
    @Blackbeautysue from Thursday

    Still waiting for today (Friday)
    @AmyRobF (who wants to be on hold for May, but return later ... maybe already gone?)
    @Connie7355
    @Kittu125
  • jlbtnc
    jlbtnc Posts: 725 Member
    Friday baseball: I did Richard Simmon's Cardio for 20 minutes and toning for 15 minutes. I also got out and walked numerous times today - 55 minutes this morning, 23 minutes, 43 minutes, and another 18 minutes tonight. My step count is over 13,000 but will post it tomorrow morning as to get all steps counted.
  • BMcC9
    BMcC9 Posts: 4,451 Member
    Heads Up for Tomorrow (Saturday) ... STILL REPORT HERE!

    Last Day of April-Week 5, so report early to help @jugar close out our Monthly stats quickly and get out of "cranky-morph" mode! (and all moderators can quickly get to tabulating Month-Long Final Standings)

    @martarena
    @matthewsfive
    @micki48
    @evangsimmons170
  • sue_01
    sue_01 Posts: 3,044 Member
    steps- 5/3----14,200 steps

    Baseball Friday -65mins, 14,200 steps =
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    @fourathomej -- I hope you are doing all right after your mom's fall and all the hard stuff that is going on. She had just come home from rehab so this must be really difficult. Keep well.
  • micki48
    micki48 Posts: 2,322 Member
    Thursday 5/1 - 7,289
    Steps Friday 5/2 -9,010
  • martinesther88
    martinesther88 Posts: 134 Member
    Steps 5/4~ 7,655. 35min walk
  • Blackbeautysue
    Blackbeautysue Posts: 37 Member
    Week 4

    CW- 220.2

    STEPS:
    April 25- 15,045
    April 26- 14,738
    April 27- 6,280
    April 28- 6,818
    April 29- 10,267
    April 30- 13,398
    May 1- 11,006

    Reflections:
    I need to focus and concentrate more. I’ve also noticed that it’s hard to motivate myself when I’m feeling down or unwell but I am refusing to give up. Everyone has inspired me through this struggle and I will keep fighting to succeed in this weight loss goal.
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    Today is the last day for the April Challenge -

    It has been a good, long month - with some terrific successes. So far, with not everyone counted up yet, the team lost over 55 pounds in April. We have completely dominated in the baseball challenge (which is ending today!) and I hope that everyone will continue into May. I have seen a level of participation and commitment this month that is higher than before. When someone has a setback, they come back and make an effort to get going again. There have been enormous increases in exercise (looking at you, @jlbtnc !) and my co-captain @BMcC9 even got a fitbit. Did you hear?

    So thanks. Get your numbers in for today as soon as you can, and we'll be off and running over to the May thread tomorrow.
  • micki48
    micki48 Posts: 2,322 Member
    micki48 wrote: »
    Thursday 5/1 - 7,289
    Steps Friday 5/2 -9,010

    My steps for Friday ended up being 9,048, but it’s ok if you don’t want to change it. I also had my Fitbit off for, at least, 2 very active hours.

    I can’t weigh in today, because my son and his gf are sleeping in the guest room where I have my scale. It’s killing me because I am soooooo close to Onederland. So, I’m going to be a big girl and post yesterday’s weight and go on with my day. However, I will probably check in with my weight tomorrow especially if I make it to 199.

    Week 5
    PW 201.4
    CW 200.5

    Congratulations to our amazing baseball team. The time, energy, and dedication you have put in is inspiring and amazing!!! Go team.
  • tdrjustus3
    tdrjustus3 Posts: 542 Member
    edited May 2019
    Tdrjustus3
    Day: Monday
    Week 5
    PW: 275
    CW: 273.6
  • jlbtnc
    jlbtnc Posts: 725 Member
    jlbtnc wrote: »
    Friday baseball: I did Richard Simmon's Cardio for 20 minutes and toning for 15 minutes. I also got out and walked numerous times today - 55 minutes this morning, 23 minutes, 43 minutes, and another 18 minutes tonight. My step count is over 13,000 but will post it tomorrow morning as to get all steps counted.

    OMG, I forgot to post my steps earlier this morning - 13141, I didn't get much over but it still good.
  • matthewsfive
    matthewsfive Posts: 836 Member
    Matthewsfive
    Day: Saturday
    Week 5
    PW:227.4
    CW: 226.4
  • evangsimmons170
    evangsimmons170 Posts: 1,188 Member
    BMcC9 wrote: »
    Heads Up for Tomorrow (Saturday) ... STILL REPORT HERE!

    Last Day of April-Week 5, so report early to help @jugar close out our Monthly stats quickly and get out of "cranky-morph" mode! (and all moderators can quickly get to tabulating Month-Long Final Standings)

    @martarena
    @matthewsfive
    @micki48
    @evangsimmons170

    @evangsimmons170

    WEIGH-IN:

    User = @evangsimmons170
    Week = 5
    Weigh-in Day = Saturday (5/4/19)
    Previous Weight = 341.6
    Current Weight = 338.2 (And I'm back!!!!! B) )
  • evangsimmons170
    evangsimmons170 Posts: 1,188 Member
    @evangsimmons170 ....for 5/3/19....I ran several meetings yesterday for hours on end. Lots of sitting. By the time I got home last night, my brain was fried and I opted for sleep over exercise. No regrets. :smiley:

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  • Navydaddjtc
    Navydaddjtc Posts: 4,166 Member
    HEY TEAM GET ON OVER TO THIS DISCUSSION AND LIKE IT SO WE STAY ON TOP OF THE HEAP AND ADD A COMMENT OF YOUR EXPERIENCE HER IN THE CHALLENGE
    THANKS GREG
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10742296/whats-in-it-for-me/p1?new=1
  • Navydaddjtc
    Navydaddjtc Posts: 4,166 Member
    HEY TEAM GET ON OVER TO THIS DISCUSSION AND LIKE IT SO WE STAY ON TOP OF THE HEAP AND ADD A COMMENT OF YOUR EXPERIENCE HER IN THE CHALLENGE
    THANKS GREG
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10742298/fat2fit-weight-loss-challenge-and-support-group-may-2019/p1?new=1
  • jlbtnc
    jlbtnc Posts: 725 Member
    edited May 2019
    Baseball for Saturday: I don't know if cleaning counts as a work out but here goes - cleaning (including dusting and window cleaning for 1 hour and 9 minutes, vacuuming was 26 minutes, and I also did a walk that was 1 hour 38 minutes. My steps are off, because think I had band to loose I will post later.
  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
    micki48 wrote: »
    micki48 wrote: »
    Thursday 5/1 - 7,289
    Steps Friday 5/2 -9,010

    My steps for Friday ended up being 9,048, but it’s ok if you don’t want to change it. I also had my Fitbit off for, at least, 2 very active hours.

    I can’t weigh in today, because my son and his gf are sleeping in the guest room where I have my scale. It’s killing me because I am soooooo close to Onederland. So, I’m going to be a big girl and post yesterday’s weight and go on with my day. However, I will probably check in with my weight tomorrow especially if I make it to 199.

    Week 5
    PW 201.4
    CW 200.5

    Congratulations to our amazing baseball team. The time, energy, and dedication you have put in is inspiring and amazing!!! Go team.

    This is fantastic! You are doing SO well, and you will hit Onederland any minute. Hugs to you!
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