WAISTAWAYS TEAM CHAT - JULY 2019
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Faire report!
Rainbow deep fried oreos.
Not pictured: wild boar bacon topped elk burger. SO good. Probably my weigh in tomorrow will be ugly but oh, so worth it. Boar bacon is fantastic.
We also bought a fancy frying pan and I bought an IR hair styler as my 30 lb reward.
Next week I'm going back with my company for the grandstand show and fireworks, so I'll have to resist the cookie dough donut sandwich.
I've heard of these but never seen them in real life.2 -
This is wonderful!!!Connie7355 wrote: »@Perla4686 and @jugar thanks!! I actually have lost 50 lbs as of today!! Haven’t been this low for over 15 years.
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fourathomej wrote: »@AmyRobF I have a gazelle...haven't used it in a while but bought it about 20 years ago...lol...always loved it!!!
I love it too! No noise, folds up and it doesn’t hurt my joints! 😁1 -
@Perla4686 - I remember (back when I had TOM!) complaining to my doctor that I got really angry around that time. She raised her eyebrow brilliantly, and said "Guys get to be angry any day of the month they want. What's the big deal?" and then laughed really hard. It was liberating. Have your moods. Don't worry about it. Warn people - tremble your lid before flipping it - but don't worry too much. It will pass!
@AmyRobF - the gazelle is cool! And it looks a lot like an elliptical, which burns serious calories. Can you adjust the resistance? You go!
@Flawless_K - WELCOME! I have put you right back into the regular roster after wondering if you had just wandered away. Originally you had a Saturday weigh-in date. Do you want to change it to Monday? Any day works. We're in week 2 as of Sunday, but I'll just put your week 1 as the same as your starting. I would suggest a slightly smaller goal than 10 pounds to be sure you can really get there. 1-2 pounds per week gets it done! And if you exceed that by being truly awesome, so much the better. I'll put you down for 8 pounds (2 pounds a week for the remainder of the challenge, if you stick with Saturday weigh-ins). But really, make any changes you want and jump on in to get all the support, joking around, kicks in the spandex, or whatever you need. You have some wonderful teammates here and we are really glad to see you. And aren't daughters the best? Mine sent me a necklace that I received today. The first place I went while wearing it, I got a compliment. I rarely wear jewellery, but I don't think this one is going to spend much time in the box.
@evangsimmons170 - a day under 10,000 steps! But 74 exercise minutes is great. Keep at it - and keep at that writing, too, OK? Can't wait to hear how that is all going. And the job interviews. There is so much bubbling up in your life right now -- do a quick dance about that!
@leni1us - I completely get your in the saddle thing. I have spent a LOT of time on horses, and it is true - you have a lot of responsibility while up there, but it gets you through the rough stuff with a great partner. On the ground we are kind of ordinary. In the saddle, we are beautiful.
I'm just feeling pretty good about this team right now - can't you tell? You are a great bunch. Hugs all around.
This one doesn’t have any resistance on it but you can use your own weight to lean back and do it!2 -
evangsimmons170 wrote: »Username
GRAND TOTAL THIS WEEK FOR STEPS = 78,386 (not too far away from my 100,000 step goal)
Wow, still super impressive!
I really like the idea of this sort of goal. I've been thinking of trying something similar. Of course, my steps haven't been over 5,000 the last two days. EEK! I wish I could say I wasn't wearing my fitbit, but truth is I was reading.1 -
HEADS UP!
Thursday weigh-ins:
@Cory 17
@Blackbeautysue
And still need Wednesday weigh-in from @karenesg
Thanks!
I cannot believe that tomorrow is Friday already. What is happening? The time is whizzing by. Let's get ready for the BIG Friday weigh-in and then the end of week 2 July. Sounds like things are going well - and I WILL get the steps report done today. We are missing our biggest stepper @reflectionofme (vacation I think!) but there are still some really impressive numbers in there. I think I'll look for a nice cool place for you all to have walked...1 -
Flawless_K wrote: »Hi! Super late joining the thread (I registered on June 30). This is my first week. I am trying to do the low carb eating way (not necessarily Keto). I also do a (mostly) daily 15-20 elliptical workout and I walk for about 15-20 minutes at work. We have a huge campus with a bunch of trails.
It's my third day and I miss sugar. But I know it can't miss me back so I am trying to divorce it. The withdrawal headaches aren't as bad as I thought they would be. I am doing a really good job at drinking water. I literally have gone over 24 hours without drinking water in the past (not proud of that)!!!
I am really going to stick to it this time. I have alot of "whys". Most importantly, my daughter Honor. I keep visions of me wearing regular sized clothes that I actually like (not just what fits) in my head as motivation for now.
Cheers and the best of luck to us all!
User: Flawless_K
Weigh in day: Monday (Week 1: July 8th)
Starting: 223.2 (only 5 feet)
July Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs.
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Welp. Tomorrow is the big work lunch. Hotdogs, pulled pork, churros, and copious amounts of alcohol. Beer pong, I hear. There's always this surreal feeling for me when I'm at work drinking.
Once that's over, back to faire grounds for the show. Probably dinner too, the show ends around midnight. Gotta really focus that will power this time. I finally, finally dropped to the 230's, I don't want to mess that all up.
16 hours drinking with coworkers... I may not wake up until Sunday. If you don't hear from me until then that'll be why.1 -
Welp. Tomorrow is the big work lunch. Hotdogs, pulled pork, churros, and copious amounts of alcohol. Beer pong, I hear. There's always this surreal feeling for me when I'm at work drinking.
Once that's over, back to faire grounds for the show. Probably dinner too, the show ends around midnight. Gotta really focus that will power this time. I finally, finally dropped to the 230's, I don't want to mess that all up.
16 hours drinking with coworkers... I may not wake up until Sunday. If you don't hear from me until then that'll be why.
OH - but you have your wonderful weigh-in for Saturday! Let it inspire you to be angelic
Have fun, and hang in there on the 230's! 2 -
C25K W6R1 done! Feeling pumped!4
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Tdrjustus3
Monday
Week 2
PW: 277.8
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I feel like I’m not doing well, but I’ve exercised four times so far this week and most of my days have been under goal. And my steps have been fine. I got on the scale Tuesday, I think, and I was up a pound. It was the morning right after I played tennis. I think that gain has me down. But I haven’t been on the scale since so it could be a fluke. But why is losing weight so slow???3
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I feel like I’m not doing well, but I’ve exercised four times so far this week and most of my days have been under goal. And my steps have been fine. I got on the scale Tuesday, I think, and I was up a pound. It was the morning right after I played tennis. I think that gain has me down. But I haven’t been on the scale since so it could be a fluke. But why is losing weight so slow???
Going up a lb a day after having done an intense workout is normal I think. You worked muscles that don’t usually work causing them to go into repair mode which means water retention. If you are doing everything right then the weight will come down. Sadly we can’t control the speed. I know how frustrating it is when you work so hard and not see the changes you are expecting. Give it time and be patient. You WILL see the fruit of your hard work!1 -
Welp. Tomorrow is the big work lunch. Hotdogs, pulled pork, churros, and copious amounts of alcohol. Beer pong, I hear. There's always this surreal feeling for me when I'm at work drinking.
Once that's over, back to faire grounds for the show. Probably dinner too, the show ends around midnight. Gotta really focus that will power this time. I finally, finally dropped to the 230's, I don't want to mess that all up.
16 hours drinking with coworkers... I may not wake up until Sunday. If you don't hear from me until then that'll be why.
Wow I already feel your hangover lol. Please be safe and you don’t need to over do it. Enjoy yourself without causing too much damage on all the hard work you’ve done until now. You control what goes on your body. Wishing you a wonderful weekend ❤️1 -
Andreabroadley wrote: »Good morning! I am a bit stalled out this week but hoping for a small loss on Sunday. Had friends over last weekend and we ate pasta which had a lot of salt in it. Delicious but no longer really do that!
Have a great day and weekend everybody.
Hello Andrea. It’s so nice to get news. How is your husband doing? Fingers crossed for your weigh in on Sunday and glad you’ve been able to enjoy your friendly company. Those are the moments we work so hard for. Enjoy ❤️1 -
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Flawless_K wrote: »Hi! Super late joining the thread (I registered on June 30). This is my first week. I am trying to do the low carb eating way (not necessarily Keto). I also do a (mostly) daily 15-20 elliptical workout and I walk for about 15-20 minutes at work. We have a huge campus with a bunch of trails.
It's my third day and I miss sugar. But I know it can't miss me back so I am trying to divorce it. The withdrawal headaches aren't as bad as I thought they would be. I am doing a really good job at drinking water. I literally have gone over 24 hours without drinking water in the past (not proud of that)!!!
I am really going to stick to it this time. I have alot of "whys". Most importantly, my daughter Honor. I keep visions of me wearing regular sized clothes that I actually like (not just what fits) in my head as motivation for now.
Cheers and the best of luck to us all!
User: Flawless_K
Weigh in day: Monday (Week 1: July 8th)
Starting: 223.2 (only 5 feet)
July Weight Loss Goal: 10 lbs.
Welcome! We are so happy you’ve decided to join us. I hope you like our group and our team. Wishing you the best of luck on your new low carb adventure. I know it’s not easy at all especially when one is addicted to sugar (like me lol). I think the amount of workouts you do is very impressive and that along with your new healthy eating will having you shedding those LBS In no time.
Let’s go!1 -
Steps 7/11~10,6003
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CW 218.6 ugh3
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Good morning everyone. Up early to complete C25K week 4 day 3. Next week I’m up to week 5 and I’m a bit worried about day 3 as it’s a full 20 minute jog without stopping I’ve done it before so I know I can do it but I might very well die while trying lol.
Yesterday was a bust with workouts and I over indulged a bit with food. Hubby made a roast chicken and potatoes in the bbq and I prepared a head of cauliflower smothered in Indian spices with Greek yoghurt (also made in the grill) and needless to say I may have over eaten quite a bit lol. The combination of the 2 may be the reason for today’s little weight spike.
Looks like another day of lots of water and I will attempt clean protein and lots of veg. ❤️💪🏻
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Weighing in Friday
HW: 212 (October 2018)
PW: 179
CW: 176.4
All that running!5 -
CW: 186.41
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BMcC9
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Username~martinesther88
Weigh in day~ Friday
PW~151
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mari_moulin wrote: »I feel like I’m not doing well, but I’ve exercised four times so far this week and most of my days have been under goal. And my steps have been fine. I got on the scale Tuesday, I think, and I was up a pound. It was the morning right after I played tennis. I think that gain has me down. But I haven’t been on the scale since so it could be a fluke. But why is losing weight so slow???
Going up a lb a day after having done an intense workout is normal I think. You worked muscles that don’t usually work causing them to go into repair mode which means water retention. If you are doing everything right then the weight will come down. Sadly we can’t control the speed. I know how frustrating it is when you work so hard and not see the changes you are expecting. Give it time and be patient. You WILL see the fruit of your hard work!
This is also what I've been told in the past. When your muscles are repairing or building, there is a weight gain that will pass in a couple of days. I had that experience when I was training for a marathon years ago. I did one long run a week. My weight would always spike the day after the long run.
@micki48 Don't let it get you down or cause you to stumble. You are doing fantastic!! (By the way, loved the photo with your grandchild at the yummy dinner table posted earlier. I had too much catching up to do in posts here to comment on everything I wanted to.2 -
It's FRIDAY! My son has a flat tire somewhere on the way to work (he hoped MOM would call CAA and get it all fixed up for him, but so sorry! He has to do it himself like the big 22 year-old he is!!!), our well is acting up (or the pump, or the pressure tank, or something...) so our water supply is very iffy, and it's cloudy out there. But otherwise it is a beautiful morning!
(just got a call from my son - he put on the spare and all is OK!)
SO - thanks for the beginnings of the Friday weigh-ins! @Perla4686 - you are ON FIRE! And @tigrib is right behind you - well done! You must be feeling fabulous. Don't "reward" yourselves, now, y'hear? I always tend to do that and then pay like mad for the next few days...
REMAINING FRIDAY WEIGH-INS:
@Connie7355
@jlbtnc
@AmyRobF
@kx7003
@leni1us
@martinesther88
@visiri
@WLCMAC81
OVERDUE:
@karenesg
I might book a ticket to go visit @mari_moulin for dinner... Have a good Friday everyone!2 -
mari_moulin wrote: »Good morning everyone. Up early to complete C25K week 4 day 3. Next week I’m up to week 5 and I’m a bit worried about day 3 as it’s a full 20 minute jog without stopping I’ve done it before so I know I can do it but I might very well die while trying lol.
Yesterday was a bust with workouts and I over indulged a bit with food. Hubby made a roast chicken and potatoes in the bbq and I prepared a head of cauliflower smothered in Indian spices with Greek yoghurt (also made in the grill) and needless to say I may have over eaten quite a bit lol. The combination of the 2 may be the reason for today’s little weight spike.
Looks like another day of lots of water and I will attempt clean protein and lots of veg. ❤️💪🏻
Kudos to you. You're looking great. One meal isn't going to derail you.
I see C25K posts and I'm itching to get back to running. I'm trying to build up my walking distance first, as I really want to avoid injury and I have a calf that often complains. I might wait until September before starting the running bit.
I'm going to do None2Run program, but I'm already thinking I'm not going to bother trying to get to 20 or 30 minutes of straight running. Intervals will serve my purpose just fine. I will switch from increasing my running interval to increasing my overall distance somewhere in the middle of the program. I only mention this to say it is okay if your body isn't up for a 20 minute run on a particular day. It is okay to change the program to fit you. If it is particularly hot and humid or you're tired from other life events, sticking to 20 minutes might not be the best idea on that day. LOL basically, don't be me and end up hurt and unable to run because you felt you needed to adhere to a generic program. Good Luck!!2 -
AmyRobF
PW:212
CW 211.5
Not a huge loss but I will take it!!! I want to be down to 210 next Friday. That’s my goal.5 -
Welp. Tomorrow is the big work lunch. Hotdogs, pulled pork, churros, and copious amounts of alcohol. Beer pong, I hear. There's always this surreal feeling for me when I'm at work drinking.
Once that's over, back to faire grounds for the show. Probably dinner too, the show ends around midnight. Gotta really focus that will power this time. I finally, finally dropped to the 230's, I don't want to mess that all up.
16 hours drinking with coworkers... I may not wake up until Sunday. If you don't hear from me until then that'll be why.
You are very brave or you are a great drunk person!! LOL
Years ago, I was at a work holiday party for my husband's workplace. His coworker's wife had too much to drink and was telling the group I was in all about their sex life in great detail. One of the others in the group was friends with her and trying to change the topic but she wasn't having it. She was very loud. At one point my husband came over to me, took my drink and gave me a glass of water. He leaned down and said, I'm cutting you off right now. It was all I could do not fall over laughing.
Over the years we have presented each other with a glass or bottle of water at different events when there is someone that has had a drink or five too many. It still makes me laugh.
Have fun! but maybe not too much fun.
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