WAISTAWAYS TEAM CHAT - May 2019
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HAPPY MONDAY!
It's a holiday here in Canada, so things are pretty quiet. I've been thinking. And looking at the team list and stuff. It is odd knowing bits and pieces about various team members - I know where a few are from, which have kids (young or older, grands, four legged), a tiny bit about your style from your writing and what news you share, what some of you love to do for exercise, but in general not a lot. At the same time, I think we know something about our various styles of commitment, how and when we connect, and of course we all know what we're trying to do here. It's interesting. You're a cool bunch of people!
My goals for the week:
20 minutes per day on my recording project
60 minutes per day of intentional exercise (including stretching, etc.)
LOG all my food and stick to plan better (have been slacking lately...)
no alcohol
I hope this will get me one more pound closer to final goal, but that is less important than getting my muscular mojo back. I have been slacking off on more than logging - and I miss that awesome feeling of strength and tone in the muscles that I get from my daily exercise. I am over the stupid cold, it is time to get back going.
Speaking of knowing where some people are from - I'm going to be in North Carolina for a few days (June 1-5). @micki48 ? Where in NC are you? Anyone else down there? It would be a riot to meet up. I'll be in Matthews (near Charlotte) visiting my amazing mama.3 -
Steps 5/18~10,108
5/19~6,2803 -
Connie7355 wrote: »@mari_moulin Mari, after reading your post yesterday, I wondered if your doctor might have put you on some medicine before or after your surgery. I had cervical back surgery in 2017 and they put me on Gabapentin. After I went on it I was hungry all the time and gained almost 30 lbs. in just a few months. I am just now getting back down to where I was before I went on it. Just thought I'd share that with you...it might be something to think about. Wishing you good luck and hope you have a great day!!
Thanks for mentioning this. I’m going to see my surgeon tomorrow and will ask about the meds I’ve been out on. At the moment I’m no longer taking the hardcore stuff just in paracetamol. Thanks for the info. I would have never thought of this possibility.2 -
Starting fresh - Steps 5/20 - 12,0873
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Monday Movement plan: WALK! And housework! Moving cold weather clothes from upstairs bedroom to basement, bringing pool and patio stuff outside from basement. Wish I had a way to count every flight of stairs. Clipped on pedometer, plan to get 8k steps in one way or the other.
Today's other goal: 64oz water and PT exercises4 -
Username: reflectionofme
Weigh in day: Monday
PW: 141.9
CW: 139.3
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My two things for today are:
1) Get at least 8,000 steps
2) Stay within my calories without eating back all the exercise calories.3 -
@jugarSpeaking of knowing where some people are from - I'm going to be in North Carolina for a few days (June 1-5). @micki48 ? Where in NC are you? Anyone else down there? It would be a riot to meet up. I'll be in Matthews (near Charlotte) visiting my amazing mama.
I am in Greensboro. About an hour and a half from Charlotte. Are you driving or flying in to Charlotte? Let me know. I’d love it if we could figure a way to meet up.0 -
Steps Sunday 8,1502
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Uh, I'm really struggling right now. I was away for the weekend and had no control over food. Ate a lot of bread and biscuits. I find once I fall off the wagon, I cannot get back in the zone. I commited myself on Sunday but crashed around 4 o'clock on a load of rubbish. Same today, good breakfast and lunch and then an enormous binge on crisps etc.
I find it near impossible to get back on track
Last time took me three weeks to get my motivation back so I'm really stressing now...
Can anyone drag me out of the mud?
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Navydaddjtc wrote: »THIS WEEKS MOD CHALLENGE WAS AN IDEA FROM ONE OF THE WARRIORS @melissafeagins. HERE IS A DIRECT QUOTE FROM HER. "I know that last week it really helped me to tell the team my plan for the day. So, I am issuing a challenge to the group: Monday thru Friday of this week, please list two goals to help you with your weight loss journey."
SO HERE IT IS AND WERE GOING TO CALL THIS "MELISSA'S CHALLENGE".
POST 2 THINGS EACH DAY THIS WEEK THAT YOU PLAN TO ACCOMPLISH. IT COULD BE WORKING ON DROPPING A BAD HABIT.. IT COULD BE THE OPPOSITE AND STARTING A NEW HABIT... JUST POST 2 THINGS OR MORE THAN YOU CAN TACKLE AND FINISH EACH DAY THIS WEEK.
NOW GO OUT THERE AND LET'S LOOSE SOME WEIGHT AND HAVE FUN DOING IT .
YOUR MODS
5/20/19 Goals:- Drink at least 64 oz of water
- Exercise for at least 90 minutes
I'll let you know tomorrow my level of success today in these 2 areas.3 -
evangsimmons170 wrote: »
I just really hate salad honestly. I like caesar salads well enough but those are pretty high calorie and not the least bit filling so it feels like a waste.
The other half of my problem, I should clarify, is that both myself and my husband are incredibly picky eaters.
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Week 3 Group Challenge -- Head for the Farmer's Market!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10744855/week-3-group-challenge-head-for-the-farmers-market#latest0 -
As a whole we lost 50.7 lbs OR 0.20% !!
THE WINNERS ARE...
TEAM % WaistAways 0.29%
INDIVIDUAL % bsgraham10 2.36%
TEAM LBS LOST WaistAways 13.0
INDIVIDUAL LBS LOST bsgraham10 6.0
TEAM % LOST
PLACE TEAM PERCENTAGE
1st WaistAways 0.29%
2nd Mission Slimpossibles 0.26%
3rd Trimstones 0.26%
TEAM LBS LOST
PLACE TEAM LBS LOST
1st WaistAways 13.0
2nd Mission Slimpossibles 11.1
3rd Trimstones 10.8
INDIVIDUAL % LOST
PLACE INDIVIDUAL PERCENTAGE
1st bsgraham10 2.36%
2nd KX7003 2.26%
3rd Cyndiesstuff 2.20%
INDIVIDUAL LBS LOST
PLACE INDIVIDUAL LBS LOST
1st bsgraham10 6.0
2nd Luciicul 4.5
3rd Cyndiesstuff 3.5
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Luciicul
Cory17
melissafeagins
matthewsfive
schlerin
Amsandos
angmarie28
iamworthy14
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Uh, I'm really struggling right now. I was away for the weekend and had no control over food. Ate a lot of bread and biscuits. I find once I fall off the wagon, I cannot get back in the zone. I commited myself on Sunday but crashed around 4 o'clock on a load of rubbish. Same today, good breakfast and lunch and then an enormous binge on crisps etc.
I find it near impossible to get back on track
Last time took me three weeks to get my motivation back so I'm really stressing now...
Can anyone drag me out of the mud?
It is hard! I don't know why we go straight back into BAD after a time when things were going so well - it happens easily. But you can and will stop! You will be scared. You will dread it. But once that FIRST DAY is under your belt (and not straining it as much as the past couple of days!), you will be less stuck. Do not let it take 3 weeks - just decide tomorrow is that FIRST DAY back on track. Need a buddy? I'm sure any one of us would be able to be there by text, email, google hangouts, whatever helps you. Need inspiration? Check some of the threads in "annoucements" especially the extraordinary stories in the "moderators change up" thread. Can you help someone else while you're at it? There is at least one other team member in the same spot as you. Read back some of the messages and find her, and reach out.
You can do this. You have lost almost 3 pounds this month. Bread and flour products, crisps - stop the triggers. We are rooting for you!3 -
Uh, I'm really struggling right now. I was away for the weekend and had no control over food. Ate a lot of bread and biscuits. I find once I fall off the wagon, I cannot get back in the zone. I commited myself on Sunday but crashed around 4 o'clock on a load of rubbish. Same today, good breakfast and lunch and then an enormous binge on crisps etc.
I find it near impossible to get back on track
Last time took me three weeks to get my motivation back so I'm really stressing now...
Can anyone drag me out of the mud?
I can relate to this. I've done this for years. Just recently have I allowed myself to have days where I eat what I want and then get back on track the next day. This past weekend we were gone all 3 days. I had no choice but to eat out all 3 meals all 3 days. I got what I wanted but I tried not to eat it all and I stopped when I was satisfied. I didn't wait till I got full. I've been in this cycle for years and I have no good advice lol sorry! I just finally got tired of the cycle but that doesn't mean I've figured out how, I just had a successful weekend. That's all. But I'm focusing on that and not the negative! We are here for you. Don't give up on yourself. Keep going and show yourself some grace!3 -
Uh, I'm really struggling right now. I was away for the weekend and had no control over food. Ate a lot of bread and biscuits. I find once I fall off the wagon, I cannot get back in the zone. I commited myself on Sunday but crashed around 4 o'clock on a load of rubbish. Same today, good breakfast and lunch and then an enormous binge on crisps etc.
I find it near impossible to get back on track
Last time took me three weeks to get my motivation back so I'm really stressing now...
Can anyone drag me out of the mud?
I am exactly the same. Weekends always derail me and I spend my whole week trying to repair the damage I did. Last weekend became a whole week with a 10 lb gain and every morning since Sunday I say “ok I’m getting back on it today” and by the evening time I’m way over calories. But, I am sticking to IF so that’s one positive change for me. What I’m doing this week is focusing on small changes rather than getting back on it all the way. Maybe you can try that? Focus on one small change each day. Maybe as long as you get all your water in it’s a win for the day. Or do at least 30 active minutes or at least a certain number of steps, then the next day keep that going but add something else until you are all the way back on your game? For me so far I’ve got my IF back on track and my water back on track. Snacking still isn’t where it needs to be. Still working on that and then gonna work on moving more.3 -
UPDATE:
My two things for today are:
1) Get at least 8,000 steps✔️ I’m over 11,000
2) Stay within my calories without eating back all the exercise calories.✔️ Ate all but 10 of my daily calories and none of my exercise calories. PS I am a bit hungry right now. Think I’ll drink some water and go to bed.3 -
@jugar
@bfitb440n2022
@mari_moulin
Thanks so much for your encouraging messages. I'm trying again today, hopefully this will be my day.
I will try to drink more water, I never really drink enough.
Also, I've never done IF. Can someone enlighten me why/how this might be helpful? I cannot fathom fasting and would imagine I will binge in the alloted eating hours. Am I missing something?3 -
Steps - Sunday: 9471
Steps - Monday: 152454 -
5/20
Steps 108033 -
5/20 Steps - 11,0894
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Also, I've never done IF. Can someone enlighten me why/how this might be helpful? I cannot fathom fasting and would imagine I will binge in the alloted eating hours. Am I missing something?
There are different types of Intermittent Fasting. I do 16:8 usually try 18:6 some days but mostly 16:8. Here are a few images to give you an idea of what IF is.
Also you can try this link.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/intermittent-fasting-guide
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Step update (I can't access the spreadsheet from this computer, so not sure where I left off - some of the early ones are probably already in and I will check for gaps after work)
May 11: 11,185
May 12: 10,816
May 13: 10,469
May 14: 7,298
May 15: 10,917
May 16: 15,512
May 17: 11,656
May 18: 09,856
May 19: 08,326
May 20: 10,8334 -
I finally managed to link up my fitbit to the MFP ... once I get home I will see what that does to "bouncing running totals" and see what happens for exercise crossover etc. I am a bit confused about "only report exercise on MFP but state start time" bit that in the linking instructions. When I am on the stationary bike, I no longer get the fitbit to register "active minutes/psudo-steps"? or do I still wear it in such a way that it registers, but not actually enter anything under fitbit "exercise" that I am entering in the MFP exercise log? (this is not a wrist-band-HRM style, but an older Zip clip on model)
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I finally managed to link up my fitbit to the MFP ... once I get home I will see what that does to "bouncing running totals" and see what happens for exercise crossover etc. I am a bit confused about "only report exercise on MFP but state start time" bit that in the linking instructions. When I am on the stationary bike, I no longer get the fitbit to register "active minutes/psudo-steps"? or do I still wear it in such a way that it registers, but not actually enter anything under fitbit "exercise" that I am entering in the MFP exercise log? (this is not a wrist-band-HRM style, but an older Zip clip on model)
I’m actually not too sure how the zip works with MFP but I have the charge and I never manage to sync my workouts. My steps water and food does but not workouts. I have to manually enter those into MFP every time. Then it syncs to my Fitbit app which then I have to go delete cause it will show 2 workouts. It’s quite frustrating.1
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