WAISTAWAYS TEAM CHAT - JUNE 2019
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HAPPY FRIDAY!
... Then I went to my mother-in-law's house. It was so weird being there in the empty house without her and her little dog. I started going through clothes ....
Hugs to you!
I remember what that kinda thing is like ... I had to empty my sister's house six years ago, although she was still in hospice at the time (lost her to late-discovered ovarian cancer) ... yeah, it IS strange going through all the "orphaned things" and figuring out what to do with them all .... and wondering "why would she have chosen to keep this??"
I lost my big sister to ovarian cancer too. She was misdiagnosed by her primary care physician for over a year. Stage 4 by the time she was correctly diagnosed. Watched her rally and suffer thru surgeries and treatments for 3 years. What an experience. Keep well my friend!2 -
UserID: SueSueDio
Weigh in: Weds wk 2
PW: 159.5
CW: 158.5
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UserID: fourathomej
Weigh in: Weds wk 2
PW: 149
CW: 149
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A Wednesday. We associate Wednesday with stagnation, the "hump" of the week, and all the W words - why where what when.
So yes, @karenesg and @fourathomej - it is frustrating. I am having one of those weeks too. @Perla4686 and some others who may not have posted could also be in a bit of a slump. We know what to do. We do not quite get it right. Let's make next Wednesday have its real meaning.- Wednesday is named for the Nordic god-figure Odin. Odin gave one of his eyes in return for a drink of water from Mimir’s well. It was told that whoever drank from that well would become very wise.
- Odin had two ravens named Huginn and Muninn (Memory and Thought). Every morning the ravens flew out through the nine worlds. They returned each evening and reported all they had seen and heard to Odin.
- Odin had a horse named Sleipnir. Sleipnir had eight legs. All men who died in battle would come to Valhalla in their afterlife. Odin ruled in Valhalla.
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You, @SueSueDio are doing great on a Wednesday!!!! Maybe you do not need 8 legs for the next week...1
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micki48 I received a friend request from you. Excuse my ignorance but I've never had 'virtual' friends before, I don't have Facebook or any other social media thingies so I'm a bit clueless. Please enlighten me what the friends thing is about. I just about manage using this site
Friends on MFP show up in the newsfeed. And you get updates that friends write, know when they complete diary (some people even let you see their diaries), it shares when you lose weight.
Many of us on here have MFP friends. If you’d rather not, no worries.0 -
I wrote a whole big post, then lost it. So... the long story short...I’m trying to get back on that wagon too.4
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This is a mural one of my best friends painted. I suppose it’s symbolic of my journey here too.
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You, @SueSueDio are doing great on a Wednesday!!!! Maybe you do not need 8 legs for the next week...
Thank you - it was a surprise, to be honest! I don't feel like I'm doing well, not mentally at least, but I'm trying to work my way out of it.
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HEADS UP! Thursday weigh-ins:
@Blackbeautysue
@Cory17
Hope you're having a good week, but if not - come on in and complain! I'm in the mood...0 -
I will log all my food, drink all my water, get my steps in and stay within my goal today.
I will log all my food, drink all my water, get my steps in and stay within my goal today.
I will log all my food, drink all my water, get my steps in and stay within my goal today.
Just reminding myself. 😊9 -
I will log all my food, drink all my water, get my steps in and stay within my goal today.
I will log all my food, drink all my water, get my steps in and stay within my goal today.
I will log all my food, drink all my water, get my steps in and stay within my goal today.
Just reminding myself. 😊
Thanks!! You reminded me as well! We’ve got this!3 -
Last week was horrible. Yesterday was awful. Today is... a bit better. Dealing with some heartache is all. And I gained weight since I ate so poorly lately and haven't been drinking water.
Last night I played VR until my arms felt like they were falling off and that was a nice distraction. Physical exertion to angry/sad music is sort of cathartic.
"I got no money in my pocket and the whole world's bringing me down" *slam*
Back on my eating plan as of yesterday anyway.7 -
It is Thursday, right? I have been at a conference and family vacation on a different coast all last week, and seriously, it's hard to remember what day it is right now! LOL! Could not weigh in last week and not surprised, when I did --well, there was a little weight gain (too much conference food, Mexican food, and margaritas -- I'm guilty!) My husband and I are both in our 60's and when we travel, we can't help but notice how many people are aging that are not mobile, or are in some way losing mobility (wheel chairs, canes, walkers, etc.) and we feel so fortunate to have the ability to work out and be physically active still. We go to power yoga 3-4 times per week, and yesterday, the instructor (at the end, when you're all sweaty and tired out and ready to just get to savasana (the last pose) challenged us to do a round of mountain climbers -- for all the people who weren't here and couldn't do them -- it was very motivational, and of course, we all got through it. Keep moving and keep those who can't in your thoughts -- do it for them! That's what is going to keep me on track this week.6
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CW - 218.0
I leave tomorrow for the east coast for a week for a funeral and then sightseeing. NOT going to go overboard.
My stepfather in law in ICU hospitalized for a stroke in his spine r/t AAA repair gone bad. Now dh wants to vent about it as feeling mortal. aaeeii So much to do!7 -
Thanks for the good wishes on my medical test this week.. no results yet. It was an ultrasound, and the tech had to push so hard that I am bruised in my core region. I am still hobbling around a bit and not up for exercise last few days. But hopefully by tomorrow! Eating was a bit off on a couple of days this week, but I am working on reining it back in.. Hoping for a small loss on Sunday.
Thanks everybody! Keep on keeping on!5 -
Who would have guessed .... a big "psychological weight" was metaphorically lifted off my shoulders last night .... I slept better (turned in early, so didn't do my exercising) and was DOWN over a pound overnight! Must have been the sleeping better part!8
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This is some week. Every single recent message is about hanging on through the tough times. There are great reminders of what is important, and lots of OUCH. Let's put our heads together to figure out what helps the most. Some of you already have this -
@micki48 - your repeated intentions to log, drink the water, get the steps, and stay on goal are just what we all need. Just do it. Four small things we all need to do - today and every day. That was a powerful and simple reminder. Thanks!!!
@Terytha - you are also going through some tough times. You exercised in anger - and used music to reach the amazing energy you can find there. Anger gives us strength - and you USED the strength instead of letting it eat you up. Another great reminder! You know that wonderful word "hangry" when you're just generally nasty because you are hungry? I think we need one for the awesome exercise we get when we put our anger in there instead of against our loved ones and co-workers. No hunger required! Angrambulation? (walking off the anger) StrengthAng training? Angdancing? Use it. And then eat right. Show them.
@juliemargaretkim - I loved the description of your class when you had to do mountain climbers just as you thought it might be time to rest. Yes. That is one of the great values of exercising with a leader - they know you can do more and they get it out of you. The goal of doing it for those who cannot is beautiful. Thank you. Thank you.
@cory17 - such a lot of stuff happening! A funeral, your stepfather-in-law in ICU, your DH not taking it too well (maybe he needs some angrambulation!). YOU HANG IN THERE. You know what to do to feel well, and you have all of us with you. Big hugs flying your way.
@BMcC9 - weight off your shoulders. That sounds like such a relief, and it is amazing that your scales confirmed it for you! Deep breaths all around
I spent another day going through my mother-in-law's house. There is something satisfying about letting the house breathe after the kind of excessive accumulation that was happening there as my MIL became somewhat obsessed about her THINGS. It is nice to help her say goodbye in a way she could not do for herself. I am starting with the easy stuff - food, clothes, useless documents. Her sons will have to deal with the significant stuff later, but I am glad, if in a weird state of mind, to go through the excess and useless. I am inspired to get rid of more excess so that my children never have to do this. But I am "saluting the Queen" by raiding her drinks cupboard towards the end of the day the way we used to do together - and this is not a great idea! Although, perhaps the Queen appreciates the support...
Big weigh-in day tomorrow. I'll post the list shortly!3 -
WAW vs WOW game on challengers!
We are doing great, but could do better. Catch up on your points, make tomorrow better than today, and we'll see if we can catch up on the "average per player" score! Let's give the Warriors a run for their money.
@mari_moulin
@evangsimmons170
@zlauerMom
@Andreabroadley
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HEADS UP!
Big day tomorrow for weigh-ins:
@AmyRobF
@Connie7355
@Kittu125
@jlbtnc
@Jugar
@KX7003
@LORIAB901
@martinesther88
@Perla4686
DUE!
@Blackbeautysue (Thursday)
Thanks!1 -
For the Beat Your Best Challenge:
Username @evangsimmons170
6/9/19
Exercise minutes = 0
Steps = 11,642
Water (in oz) = 32
6/10/19
Exercise minutes = 90
Steps = 12,383
Water (in oz) = 37
6/11/19
Exercise minutes = 60
Steps = 7,971
Water (in oz) = 20
6/12/19
Exercise minutes = 0
Steps = 6,090
Water (in oz) = 0
6/13/19
Exercise minutes = 0
Steps = 5,608
Water (in oz) = 25
So I'm frustrated with myself over my stats for 6/12 and 6/13. I let something bother me instead of letting it go and moving on. So I didn't do anything, no exercise, no water. Of course I'm dehydrated today, but that's an easy fix. What makes me more frustrated that the actual situation is my reaction to it. Life will always be life; there will always be something to get on your nerves. We have no control over that. But what we have 100% control over is our reactions, responses, and emotions. That's what I'm trying to conquer. I don't want my first response to be to just sit down and wallow. If you've every dealt with depression before, that's a horrible place to be in. Although I chose to stay home all day today, I did get some housework done. Besides, cooking and doing the dishes, I folded and put away lots of laundry and the biggest accomplishment is that I cleaned out my closet and drawers. I'll be giving away 5 trash bags full of clothes tomorrow that I haven't worn in 6 months or more. Could I have gotten more done today? Absolutely! But when I go to bed tonight, I won't feel defeated. I won!8 -
Username: jlbtnc
Weigh in week: Week 2
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous Weight: 191.8
Today’s Weight: 196.6
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Weighing in Friday
PW: 182
CW: 183.2
Aargh (banging head against wall
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BMcCue (cheer squad)
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Week 2
Friday
Pw: 150.2
CW: 148.8
Woohoo! Playing lots of tennis these days. Tonight I have a challenge...going to my brother’s bday party out of town and staying overnight. Hope the cake doesn’t look too interesting. (Ya right, lol).6 -
The link leads to a late-March thread (now closed), so I wasn't able to quote / copy just the video link.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10734719/week-4-motivational-video#latest
originally posted by @Navydaddjtc. It looks like lots of us could benefit from this reminder.
Summary of 3 minute video: Have faith in the process even when the end is out of view.
Let us know if you have watched it, what you thought while watching it, and and what change in either action or attitude it prompts in your own situation.1
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