SHRINKING ASSETS TEAM CHAT - AUGUST 2019

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  • boehle
    boehle Posts: 5,062 Member
    Weigh In Wednesday
    I didnt see the usual posting so here's mine:
    PW: 158.2
    CW: 160.0
    I don't understand this gain; I've upped my workouts, but I gain weight?? WTH?? Frustrating, and I'm staying w/in my calorie count....sigh....

    don't be discouraged. you have a new month starting.
    YOU got this.
  • boehle
    boehle Posts: 5,062 Member
    due tomorrow:
    @LovebyDraug69
    @ngk2000
  • Beka3695
    Beka3695 Posts: 4,126 Member
    boehle wrote: »

    haha
    am I the only one that read the kittyinboots as kinkyinboots? lol
    Either way, cute name

    That's a new one to me lol! But yeah I like cats, and boots... so that's where that comes from!

    @boehle's reaction could be a representation of her likes, too. LMAO!!!
  • Beka3695
    Beka3695 Posts: 4,126 Member
    Weigh In Wednesday
    I didnt see the usual posting so here's mine:
    PW: 158.2
    CW: 160.0
    I don't understand this gain; I've upped my workouts, but I gain weight?? WTH?? Frustrating, and I'm staying w/in my calorie count....sigh....

    Are you sore? If so, your muscles are def holding extra water weight. Don't be discouraged. The needle on the scale will move. TRUST THE PROGRAM!
  • Beka3695
    Beka3695 Posts: 4,126 Member
    AGE OF THANKFULNESS

    5. I am thankful for my current and past careers. The longer I deal with people, the more normal I feel...
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,837 Member
    edited August 2019
    Number 5 of my list of 10!

    5. My Auntie Dot. She is the sister I never had. She is there for me no matter what is happening.
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,837 Member
    Update on weekly goals:

    I have been doing well with my goals this week. I spent Monday and Tuesday gutting my apartment so that helped with steps. Kids kept me on my toes today. Love all the participation in the weekly challenge.

    Monday’s steps: 9,584
    Tuesday’s steps: 9,893

    @kilobykilo glad to have you back

    @LaurieWrobo upping exercise can cause temporary water weight gain
  • TheMrWobbly
    TheMrWobbly Posts: 2,541 Member
    August target 300,000, More cycling so less days for steps this month.

    Jun '19 total 411,642 ~ average 13,721
    Jul '19 total 405,320 ~ average 13,075; Cycle 31.69 miles

    01/08 - 12,286 (5.43); Cycle 4.54
    02/08 - 18,160 (8.89); Cycle 0.00
    03/08 - 21,100 (10.32); Cycle 9.46
    04/08 - 8,812 (4.16); Cycle 14.53
    05/08 - 16,983 (8.31); Cycle 0.00
    06/08 - 13,612 (6.65); Cycle 16.21
    07/08 - 17,801 (8.71); Cycle 11.85
    08/08 - 4,594 (2.25); Cycle 6.33
    09/08 - 8,063 (3.57); Cycle 8.49
    10/08 - 15,290 (6.76); Cycle 17.55
    11/08 - 14,222 (6.28); Cycle 5.48
    12/08 - 15,757 (6.96); Cycle 1.28
    13/08 - 12,517 (5.44); Cycle 6.46
    14/08 - 5,314 (2.83); Cycle 15.37 Just counting exercise steps now
    15/08 - 5,411 (2.89); Cycle 7.63 This is a stark reality check of just how many of my step we meandering and not really beneficial.
    16/08 - 7,922 (4.23); Cycle 11.46
    17/08 - 15,374 (8.21); Cycle 5.51
    18/08 - 6,745 (3.60); Cycle 3.95
    19/08 - 5,555 (2.96); Cycle 11.62
    20/08 - 11,831 (6.32); Cycle -.--
    21/08 - 10,444 (5.58); Cycle 14.25
    22/08 - 5,538 (2.95); Cycle 3.59
    23/08 - 5,038 (2.69); Cycle 10.48
    24/08 - 8,243 (4.40); Cycle -.--
    25/08 - 11,594 (6.19); Cycle 16.87
    26/08 - 5,055 (2.70); Cycle 17.63
    27/08 - 3,679 (1.96); Cycle 8.01
    28/08 - 9,570 (5.11); Cycle 11.51

    Aug TD total - 296,210
    Aug average - 10,579

    Item 4 : My two best friends - I married the first one and we are always there for each other. My best mate Kev, he is the kind of guy that if you got arrested for dancing naked on top of a police car at 3am after drinking a bottle of JD - he would still give you an alibi!
  • ChoseMyChains
    ChoseMyChains Posts: 116 Member
    Weekly weigh in on 8/22/201929
    Previous Weight: 232.3
    Current Weight: 230.2
  • ngk2000
    ngk2000 Posts: 192 Member
    Thursday Weigh Day
    PW: 255.2
    CW: 253.6
  • ngk2000
    ngk2000 Posts: 192 Member
    Steps 8/28 20,316
  • Pamela_Sue
    Pamela_Sue Posts: 563 Member
    2 more things I am thankful for:

    3. MFP. It keeps me honest, and the message boards teach me and inspire me. Our Shrinking Assets Team is helping me be accountable every week. Plus, what can I say, I am competitive and want our team to win!
    4. My retirement. I have a small, but manageable retirement that allows me to be independent and have a little fun, as long as I stay in the middle of the US where the cost of living is cheap.

    Good day to everyone!
  • TheMrWobbly
    TheMrWobbly Posts: 2,541 Member
    Beka3695 wrote: »
    I want to brag on this group!

    I have been involved with F2F for a couple years now. This group reports their weigh ins better than ANY group I have been a part of in the past. WTG guys!!!

    And some great losses in there this week - way to go team!!!
  • ChoseMyChains
    ChoseMyChains Posts: 116 Member
    Week 4 Challenge from Shrinking Assets
    This week is going to be about what makes us happy or thankful. Let’s make a list of those items. But how long is the list going to be? Well, it’s all about your age. Add the 2 numbers of your age together. For example, I am 55, so 5+5=10. My list will have 10 things that make me happy or thankful. Everyday take a few items from your list and share it with the your teammates.

    Well...I am 33 so I'll have six on my list.

    My first and foremost is my daughter. Every day I look at her and smile. She is a strength within me to keep me going no matter what is in my way.

    However this weight loss journey has slowly tore me apart. Last night I made pasta with biscuits topped with garlic, cheese, and Italian seasoning for her and my husband. She was so sad cause I didn't eat the exact same as them. I made myself zoodles and sauce with asiago chips instead. So it was close enough for me but not for her.

    I am a couple behind so I am sorry.

    The second thing I am thankful for is my job. It allows me the opportunity to help others in the community, show my outgoing personality, and make amazing friends.

    The third thing I am thankful for is the Young Marines. I am able to help the youth of our community, teach new skills, and provide a lasting (hopefully good) impression on our future leaders.

    Good morning everyone!

    The fourth thing I am thankful for is MFP, my MFP friends, and all of you! MFP keeps me accountable, but each of you keep me encouraged to continue to do the best I can at the moment, remember that slip ups happen and not to be discouraged, and let me know that there is a support here even when my friends, family, and colleagues might not always be.

    Thank you all for being so amazing and sharing your journey as well as mine.

    The fifth thing I am thankful for is my ex husband. I know that probably sounds strange (especially with the way our relationship was), but I am thankful for our time together and the lessons I learned on how a marriage should not work.
  • Beka3695
    Beka3695 Posts: 4,126 Member
    Week 4 Challenge from Shrinking Assets
    This week is going to be about what makes us happy or thankful. Let’s make a list of those items. But how long is the list going to be? Well, it’s all about your age. Add the 2 numbers of your age together. For example, I am 55, so 5+5=10. My list will have 10 things that make me happy or thankful. Everyday take a few items from your list and share it with the your teammates.

    Well...I am 33 so I'll have six on my list.

    My first and foremost is my daughter. Every day I look at her and smile. She is a strength within me to keep me going no matter what is in my way.

    However this weight loss journey has slowly tore me apart. Last night I made pasta with biscuits topped with garlic, cheese, and Italian seasoning for her and my husband. She was so sad cause I didn't eat the exact same as them. I made myself zoodles and sauce with asiago chips instead. So it was close enough for me but not for her.

    I am a couple behind so I am sorry.

    The second thing I am thankful for is my job. It allows me the opportunity to help others in the community, show my outgoing personality, and make amazing friends.

    The third thing I am thankful for is the Young Marines. I am able to help the youth of our community, teach new skills, and provide a lasting (hopefully good) impression on our future leaders.

    Good morning everyone!

    The fourth thing I am thankful for is MFP, my MFP friends, and all of you! MFP keeps me accountable, but each of you keep me encouraged to continue to do the best I can at the moment, remember that slip ups happen and not to be discouraged, and let me know that there is a support here even when my friends, family, and colleagues might not always be.

    Thank you all for being so amazing and sharing your journey as well as mine.

    The fifth thing I am thankful for is my ex husband. I know that probably sounds strange (especially with the way our relationship was), but I am thankful for our time together and the lessons I learned on how a marriage should not work.

    This is not strange at all. My ex was my #1 thankful. If I hadn't had a not great marriage, I would not know how great the one I have now is!!!
  • LaurieWrobo
    LaurieWrobo Posts: 1,464 Member
    Steps:
    8/28
    6,558
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,837 Member
    My 6 and 7 things from my list of 10!

    6. I am very thankful for my parents. They raised me with good values.

    7. MFP and this group. This support has helped me be successful and get over the bumps.
  • Efsim
    Efsim Posts: 129 Member
    Hey team
    I’m going off internet in terms of everything but school. I just started school and have noticed MFP is another stress for me ( I need to check it off my check list) so I’ll be back in December!

    Y’all will accomplish your goals!
  • TheMrWobbly
    TheMrWobbly Posts: 2,541 Member
    August target 300,000, More cycling so less days for steps this month.

    Jun '19 total 411,642 ~ average 13,721
    Jul '19 total 405,320 ~ average 13,075; Cycle 31.69 miles

    01/08 - 12,286 (5.43); Cycle 4.54
    02/08 - 18,160 (8.89); Cycle 0.00
    03/08 - 21,100 (10.32); Cycle 9.46
    04/08 - 8,812 (4.16); Cycle 14.53
    05/08 - 16,983 (8.31); Cycle 0.00
    06/08 - 13,612 (6.65); Cycle 16.21
    07/08 - 17,801 (8.71); Cycle 11.85
    08/08 - 4,594 (2.25); Cycle 6.33
    09/08 - 8,063 (3.57); Cycle 8.49
    10/08 - 15,290 (6.76); Cycle 17.55
    11/08 - 14,222 (6.28); Cycle 5.48
    12/08 - 15,757 (6.96); Cycle 1.28
    13/08 - 12,517 (5.44); Cycle 6.46
    14/08 - 5,314 (2.83); Cycle 15.37 Just counting exercise steps now
    15/08 - 5,411 (2.89); Cycle 7.63 This is a stark reality check of just how many of my step we meandering and not really beneficial.
    16/08 - 7,922 (4.23); Cycle 11.46
    17/08 - 15,374 (8.21); Cycle 5.51
    18/08 - 6,745 (3.60); Cycle 3.95
    19/08 - 5,555 (2.96); Cycle 11.62
    20/08 - 11,831 (6.32); Cycle -.--
    21/08 - 10,444 (5.58); Cycle 14.25
    22/08 - 5,538 (2.95); Cycle 3.59
    23/08 - 5,038 (2.69); Cycle 10.48
    24/08 - 8,243 (4.40); Cycle -.--
    25/08 - 11,594 (6.19); Cycle 16.87
    26/08 - 5,055 (2.70); Cycle 17.63
    27/08 - 3,679 (1.96); Cycle 8.01
    28/08 - 9,570 (5.11); Cycle 11.51
    29/08 - 9,619 (5.14); Cycle 6.00

    Aug TD total - 305,829
    Aug average - 10,546

    Item 5 : My current job, after years of paper pushing in a pointless exercise of compiling information for the government of the day to say how much tax needs to be paid I still do the same thing though now for a volunteering organisation that I believe actually makes a difference. It is 3:30am, I am at work to complete the year end audit and I really don't mind.
  • kilobykilo
    kilobykilo Posts: 800 Member
    Lazy couple of days finishing my holiday off with a friend at a hotel with a pool. Today I travel home and then from tomorrow get my head back in the game!

    Wed 11 204
    Thu 10 632
  • ngk2000
    ngk2000 Posts: 192 Member
    Steps 8/29 21,511
  • Beka3695
    Beka3695 Posts: 4,126 Member
    August is coming to an end... I'm feeling a little nervous. Almost like at work when there is a production incentive and you ask yourself "could I have done just a little better?"

    I just updated my NERD SHEET and it is predicting about a 2 lb loss for the week. I am just not feeling it. It has been pretty accurate to date, but seeing the math and science behind weight loss again - makes me nervous. I feel like my nerd sheet keeps me honest. If it is off for 1 week - this could be sodium, water retention in my muscles, cyclical, etc. If it is off for 2 weeks - then this is human error. I am not tracking my calories properly.

    As I am typing this - I'm noticing my wedding ring is tighter than it was yesterday. THIS is probably why I'm not feeling it. What does this tell me? Listen to your body -- My fingers didn't get overly fat overnight. I AM retaining water for some reason. What will I do about it?? CHUG CHUG CHUG!!

    Ok, I will stop rambling on this morning. I hope everyone has an AMAZING DAY! I can't wait to see the Friday weigh ins start to appear!!!

    BEKA OUT!
  • boehle
    boehle Posts: 5,062 Member
    PW: 175
    CW: 171.6
  • boehle
    boehle Posts: 5,062 Member
    Beka3695 wrote: »
    August is coming to an end... I'm feeling a little nervous. Almost like at work when there is a production incentive and you ask yourself "could I have done just a little better?"

    I just updated my NERD SHEET and it is predicting about a 2 lb loss for the week. I am just not feeling it. It has been pretty accurate to date, but seeing the math and science behind weight loss again - makes me nervous. I feel like my nerd sheet keeps me honest. If it is off for 1 week - this could be sodium, water retention in my muscles, cyclical, etc. If it is off for 2 weeks - then this is human error. I am not tracking my calories properly.

    As I am typing this - I'm noticing my wedding ring is tighter than it was yesterday. THIS is probably why I'm not feeling it. What does this tell me? Listen to your body -- My fingers didn't get overly fat overnight. I AM retaining water for some reason. What will I do about it?? CHUG CHUG CHUG!!

    Ok, I will stop rambling on this morning. I hope everyone has an AMAZING DAY! I can't wait to see the Friday weigh ins start to appear!!!

    BEKA OUT!

    Calm down my love.
    You have lost 9.2 lbs this month.
    You ARE a Rockstar in my eyes
  • LaurieWrobo
    LaurieWrobo Posts: 1,464 Member
    STEPS:
    8/29
    8,909
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