TRIMSTONES TEAM CHAT - AUGUST 2019
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Steps
8/16 4,5262 -
jenready
Saturday
Week 2
Previous 222.8
Current 224.44 -
Vikster11111
Friday
Pw 203
Cw 204
Bsgraham10
Friday
Pw252
Cw252
Sorry for late weigh in. We got up early to go out fishing and completely forgot to weigh. Had a good day on the water. I took first place in a tournament.😀
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@mulecanter Happy Birthday!3
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@mulecanter Happy Birthday!
@Vikster11111 Congrats on the tournament, although that is a really ugly fish! What is it?
@kmfeig87 Sorry to hear all you are going through. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steps:
8/16 = 2,043 Lazy day, enjoying the end of vacation. Back to work Sunday.5 -
Congrats on the win @vikster11111.2
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mulecanter wrote: »
Today I am turning 60 years old. It seems hard to believe, it sounds so old. To celebrate I will go to the gym and workout like I'm in my late 40's.
Happy Belated Birthday!! I hope you got a fantastic workout in!
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Steps
Fri, Aug 16- 12,4031 -
@vikster11111 Wow, that is a huge fish!!!! Winner, winner, fish dinner?3
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@vikster11111 most fish stories don't come with photo documented evidence--well done. Of course how do we know that's not a stuffed fished from the bait shop? Just sayin....2
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@vikster11111 Congrats on the tournament win!!
@mulecanter Happy Birthday! Hope you showed up all those 40 year olds at the gym! And thanks for the well wishes. I plan on sticking with you guys!!
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Sunday
Week 3
PW: 202.8
CW: 207.2
Vacation? Cheese and crackers? Didn't think I was doing that badly this week. Sigh.
Steps:
8/17 = 5,0753 -
brysonlights
Sunday
PW 228
CW 223
8/11- 23,548
8/12- 25,129
8/13- 22,283
8/14- 22,038
8/15- 3,945
8/16- 25,315
8/17- 26,4234 -
mulecanter wrote: »@vikster11111 most fish stories don't come with photo documented evidence--well done. Of course how do we know that's not a stuffed fished from the bait shop? Just sayin....
@vikster11111 I'm hearing some serious jealousy in his comment...just smile proudly once again on besting the men in the group! LOL
@mulecanter Thank you for once again showing all of Trimstones who the sweet, wonderful, kind Captain is for our group!
Also, aren't we due the next submission of your terrific doggy tales?!!! Miss the big guy!!
Now, for my weekly rant...WHERE ARE YOU FREAKIN PEOPLE?!! Not many of you are chatting me up...I'm spilling my guts on a daily basis, boring you just as I should...do I get many responses, NOOooooooooo!! Is anybody asking me, "Hey Jess, how's your day going?" NOOOooooooo!! I'm startin to feel some kinda way...JUST SAYIN...I thought we'd resolved this and ya'll were steppin up to the soap box more often...GUESS I WAS WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!! OK, I'm done...
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brysonlights wrote: »brysonlights
Sunday
PW 228
CW 223
8/11- 23,548
8/12- 25,129
8/13- 22,283
8/14- 22,038
8/15- 3,945
8/16- 25,315
8/17- 26,423
Wow, congrats @brysonlights on the loss this week!! Steps look amazing...think you might win it this week! Great job and THANKS FOR REPORTING IN!!!
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Hi everyone, I'm new here and sorry for not introducing myself earlier its been a crazy few weeks...
A bit about me:
46yo 5’10” male, looking to lose weight for good, the goal would be 170-180# range. I have been fat all my life, beginning in middle school I have always been over 200#. I have never been a jock or sports enthusiast. I have a desk job and work from home but travel for work extensively, 2-3 times a month, I am a software consultant. I am married with 2 kids (middle and elementary school) that keep us pretty busy. My wife and I have been gym buddies in the past but lining up schedules is difficult. She is thin but very supportive. In general, I would say I have a very supportive environment, no toxic enablers around me, etc.
My food:
After reading some articles on food addiction I have come to realize I am addicted to food for sure. My job is stressful and I am very much a behavioral eater. Sneaking food and binge eating is not uncommon when I am up against a deadline or stressed. Not a huge drinker of alcohol but when I do it's a double Crown Royal on the rocks. Love all forms of sugar and diet soda. When I do start a diet I typically go all in, full force, 110% for like the first 2-3 weeks, then come crashing down. I have tried all the diets and fads, keto was by far the most successful about 15 years ago, over the course of 6 months I got down to 180#, but it all came back on. Overall, I have had the most success through diets that limit types of foods, not necessarily portions. I have come to realize I need to get portions under control and gain comfort with all food types. My environment (traveling, airports, business dinners, etc.) doesn’t always lend itself to me controlling the types of foods I eat. When I am good, my eating style still leans toward keto only in that I tend to still chose proteins over carbs but it is not true keto in any way. I am also somewhat dabbling with the idea of intermittent fasting. I do realize for me that it's my nutrition that needs the most work, not the exercise. My focus now is portion control and calorie control.
My Exercise:
I enjoy the gym and exercise. I have a rower and treadmill in the basement that I try to use daily. If my knees or legs bother me, I will go for rower; if my back or arms are sore, I will do the treadmill. I chose the treadmill most often because it is also what is available in hotels, I like to see advancement either with speed or distance, I like to record and capture data/stats. Also, at home, I have an adjustable kettlebell which I am messing around with. I have a gym membership and also love to lift weights, I have always shown great progress with advancing weight and reps. My main issue with lifting weights is I just get discouraged that the scale doesn’t move. At this point my strategy is to just get the fat off and see what I am working with first and not worry about muscle development, hence I have tried to focus mostly on cardio. I feel like seeing the fat coming off faster without muscle development will do more for my mental motivation at this point. For treadmill, I am averaging 5-7 miles a day, on the rower I typically average 10,000 to 12,000 meters a day. I am slow on both and average workout on either machine is typically 1-1.5 hours. I prefer workouts be indoors, seasonal allergies have always been an issue, and when I do go out and perform activities outside (bike riding, walking, etc.) I don’t typically consider those as workouts. Something about being on a machine, sweating, heart rate measurements and seeing the stats on the machines makes me feel like I am truly doing something.
Why I am here:
I guess I am looking for friends and kindred spirits because I have a fear of disappointing the people around me (even though they have always been supportive). I just don’t feel like I can have them invest in my journey, again, for the like millionth time. But I do realize that it would be nice to have some sort of support system. Looking for people that are goal-oriented and looking to make positive lifestyle changes. I think most people are looking for someone to relate to, maybe the same situations or circumstances, maybe just the same mindset. Overall, I guess I am looking for people to check in with every few days, if not daily. Keep each other accountable, bust my chops to log food if I haven’t, if I went to the gym or not, tell me my excuses are BS.
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WEEK 2 RESULT ARE IN AND THIS IS HOW WE STACK UP AS A GROUP.....
WAY BETTER THIS WEEK AS A GROUP
THE WINNERS ARE...
TEAM % WaistAways 0.63%
INDIVIDUAL % @reflectionofme 8.58%
TEAM LBS LOST WaistAways 25.2
INDIVIDUAL LBS LOST @buniphuphu 17.2
AS A WHOLE WE LOST 81.5 pounds OR 0.33% !!
PLACE TEAM PERCENTAGE
1st WaistAways 0.63%
2nd Shrinking Assets 0.46%
3rd Mission Slimpossibles 0.33%
PLACE TEAM LBS LOST
1st WaistAways 25.2
2nd Shrinking Assets 16.9
3rd Trimstones 14.5
PLACE INDIVIDUAL PERCENTAGE
1st @reflectionofme 8.58%
2nd @buniphuphu 6.31%
3rd @mrshadsall 3.19%
PLACE INDIVIDUAL LBS LOST
1st @buniphuphu 17.2
2nd @reflectionofme 12.2
3rd @mrshadsall 8.0
HONORABLE MENTIONS
@Patti705
@Wilsonkellies
@matthewsfive
@luciicul
@twyla77
@leonadixon
@schlerin
@Mulecanter
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WEEK 3 MODS CHALLENGE... SHARE WITH THE FAT2 FIT TEAMS
SHOW AND TELL THE GROUP ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE COMFORT FOOD RECIPE
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10760093/week-3-mods-challenge-share-with-the-fat2-fit-teams/p1?new=1
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@brysonlights
Hi Bryson,
I've also been fat since I was in junior high (I'm 52 now), but these last 8-10 years it's spiraled out of control. I also have an addiction to food which gets worse in the evenings. No one my height (5'1") should weigh more than 200 lbs! I'm struggling to get below 200 right now. I am so close! My long term ideal weight loss goal is 130, but for now, I just want to get below 200 and into the 190's.
Anyway, I started with Fat2Fit as a member of the Trimstones team at the end of July/beginning of August of this year. So far, I've found that just knowing I have the support of like-minded individuals rooting for me is a great motivator. I look forward to sharing my weight loss journey with our group. I still struggle with overeating and do a lot of yo-yoing, but am hoping with the support and checking in I will trend down instead of up.
One suggestion that I will make is for you to measure your size circumferences for waist, chest, arms, legs, and neck if you don't already. Those measurements may be better indicators of improvement than your weight.
I'll be sending you a friend invite!
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jessicakrall8 wrote: »
Now, for my weekly rant...WHERE ARE YOU FREAKIN PEOPLE?!! Not many of you are chatting me up...I'm spilling my guts on a daily basis, boring you just as I should...do I get many responses, NOOooooooooo!! Is anybody asking me, "Hey Jess, how's your day going?" NOOOooooooo!! I'm startin to feel some kinda way...JUST SAYIN...I thought we'd resolved this and ya'll were steppin up to the soap box more often...GUESS I WAS WRONG!!!!!!!!!!!!! OK, I'm done...
Jessica
@jessicakrall8 Hi Jessica! How're you doing? Lol! I will try to be more responsive whenever I can. I'm often at a place that has little to no service, so can't check in daily, but will try to be on top of it whenever I'm home. -Rose
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@jessicakrall8 Hi Jessica! How're you doing? Lol! I will try to be more responsive whenever I can. I'm often at a place that has little to no service, so can't check in daily, but will try to be on top of it whenever I'm home. -Rose
Hi Rose:
Just trying to get everyone to do a little more sharing...I tend to be a little on the dramatic side! Thanks for asking...I'm finishing my vacation today and it's back to work tomorrow. Going to be a busy week, so I'm trying to take it easy today. I had a nice vacation, got a lot done around the house and got my cat to the vet, so it was good. Getting ready to undergo some renovation due to some storm damage I had a few weeks ago, so it will be an interesting September...hope you have a great week ahead! Jessica 1 -
There are eight members of the steppers group who need to update me to finish out Week 2. Please check the chart and report by 5pm Monday EDT so I can announce the Week 2 winner that evening. Thanks! Jessica0
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jessicakrall8 wrote: »Hi Rose:
Just trying to get everyone to do a little more sharing...I tend to be a little on the dramatic side! Thanks for asking...I'm finishing my vacation today and it's back to work tomorrow. Going to be a busy week, so I'm trying to take it easy today. I had a nice vacation, got a lot done around the house and got my cat to the vet, so it was good. Getting ready to undergo some renovation due to some storm damage I had a few weeks ago, so it will be an interesting September...hope you have a great week ahead! Jessica
Jessica, I'm glad your vacation went well and you got things done. I hope renovations go smoothly for you. Taking care of a home is hard work! I'm in a condo apartment so I only have to worry about my unit and pay into the maintenance of the building to the condo's management. Management takes care of everything else, yay!
This week, I'm heading to the farm for two days and then I'll be at Fountain House for the rest of the week. It's supposed to be quite hot and humid Monday and Tues so I hope there's some breeze. I'm still undecided about what pants to pack. Jeans or tights or pants that are just below-the-knees length. There are ticks in the fields, plus thicker pants are more protection against scrapes and scratches. Oh well. I'll figure it out -Rose
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Steps
Sat, Aug 17- 6,7321 -
Team WaistAways is challenging everyone for Week 3 to say YES! Week 3 is often a time for a slump, a slip, or just plain tiredness. We have had Just Say No (thanks, Trimstones!), but this week, give some yeses a chance. Four per day - go check it out:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10760171/week-3-challenge-from-team-waistaways-just-say-yes#latest1 -
Steps
8/17 3,6710 -
Not sure what types of music everyone listens to here but I feel like I have somewhat of a theme song for my current efforts in weight loss.
Numb - Linkin Park
Not a new song by any means but a great workout jam.
In the lyrics I have interpreted “You” as old, fat, self sabotaging me and “Me/I” as new healthy getting skinner me trying to distance myself from old me.
Give it a listen or maybe just read the lyrics if it’s not your type of music and let me know what you think...
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Steps
8/17 - 2042
8/18 - 33592 -
steps
8/17 5831
8/18 74502 -
Saturday weigh in 8/17
PW 250
CW 2494
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