WEIGHT NO MORE TEAM CHAT - September 2019
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Daily Check in for Wednesday
Food - logged & under (mostly fasting)
Water - 2 l
Exercise - had about 60 minutes of walking cumulative.
My physio appointment went really well yesterday. I strained my IT band in compensating for the sciatica, so she really focused on that with acupuncture and some pretty intense stretching. Feels great today and I am edging closer to a full recovery for everything. I received my fitness plan from my trainer. These are the exercises that I do on days when I don’t see her. I have some questions, will start the new regime next week after I speak to her and my physio. The key will be to ease into everything so I don’t reinjure again. During this recovery period, the IF really seems to be helping me both physically and mentally, so I will keep up the experiment!
@nstephenson01 - Yes, Cyndie would totally be talking about a plan! Don’t get discouraged and some soul searching is a great idea! The number of weekly steps that you have is impressive btw and I am envious of that 5 mile hike, which is something that I am not quite up to yet. I love hikes & being outdoors!
@hope002 - Your consistency and dedication each day is inspiring!
@sleepymom5 - So sorry that you are not feeling great. You are the nurse, so you know that the fibre will help. There is that powdered magnesium (Calm), that I think also helps with regularity. I don’t take it now, but used to a few years back. A sports medicine doctor may be a good idea at this point, at least for a second opinion. Not sure that surgery is an option for your condition, but that kind of doctor can explore that with your at least. Big hugs and hope that you feel better!
@jugar - A big hug to a fellow “small woman”. I have a teenager in the house now and had to buy a second fridge, no joke!
@ljdanny - Not everyone likes running. For getting outside, hiking is good. If you want to try running again, maybe run/walk intervals and a good podcast or music will help!
@mrsbell8well - That is an amazing new profile pic! You look so happy and glowy!0 -
Barbb1557
Checking in
I keep thinking about a soccer coach for my boys who asked the important question, Are you hurt or are you hurting? There can be a world of difference between the two and how you proceed. However, as I have gotten older the line between the two is more blurred.
I went to the dermatologist today and she was quite busy with 30 spots, luckily nothing dangerous. But I am hurting!
I am so glad my friend and I are shopping today, we have at least 8 stores to visit and then a late lunch outside in the sun. I am thinking of wearing my size 16 dress and relieve the pressure of fabric resting on my neck, chest, and legs. It may not be pretty, but I am going to feel so good wearing a much smaller size!
@Cafelelia and @sleepymom5 Hats off to your patience as you wait for your bodies to heal!
I have broken both legs, my ankle, and bones in my feet. Apparently I am not an athlete, but I stopped a goal when I shattered my tibia and fibula on the soccer field in a parents versus kids soccer game.
I sympathize with everyone who is hurt it hurting. This group is so awesome, all of you adjust or adapt to what ever is happening in your lives and you continue to make the extra efforts to achieve your weight loss goals. Amazing!3 -
Highlights this week:
- Wore my new smaller clothing to work early this week. Felt great in it.
- Three separate people commented at when on Monday about me looking healthier, leaner, etc.
- Consistent weights this week less than 163; I broke thru my month plus long plateau!
- Went to my doctor who was very happy with my weight loss and my plan to get to goal. She thinks I am hypothyroid (labs pending now) and can’t believe I have been so successful in this situation. We will see when labs come back.
- Took my 5 yo and beagle on a walk. The 5 yo rides a bike with training wheels. She is getting really good at riding. I had to run most of the 8 blocks to keep up with her. No problem! Yay!
- Loving the new individual skinny pop bags. Fits the need for 150 cals. My kids love them too so I had to buy giant box. Lol.
- Staying on track with my ~1500 calorie goal.
- Walking the dog this morning when my jeans actually fell down to my knees!! Twice! But those in donate pile. Put on another pair, they are not quite falling off but not much better. Doing laundry now and will need to put these in donate pile. Must be a thing at lower weights? Now I lose much less weight between sizes than I did when I was heavier.
- Bought new underwear at smaller size and they were huge, bought next smaller size but still too big. Got next size down sure they wouldn’t fit and they do. Still weird to see as all my others are three sizes bigger! I guess I am really overdue for new underwear. Ordered two more packages of the right size today.
- My 13 yo looked at me yesterday and said, “Mom I was looking at old photos today and realized you have lost a lot of weight. I am proud of you.” Tears in my eyes as they are the main reason for my quest for health.
- I finished painting the bathroom!! Feels like I have been painting that forever!! Halfway thru the master bedroom now. It should go quickly compared to bending all around the bathroom items.
- Loving fall and the cooler mornings. Planted three mums. I love mums! Bought $50 worth of spring bulbs and hope to get them planted in the next few weeks. Exciting to think about those pretty spring flowers.
Struggles
- High stress week at work
- Phone call opening possibility of alternative adoptive home for my 5 yo after I have fallen head over heels in love with her these last 6 months. Hard!
- Having a hard time getting to yoga. Spending a lot more time pirates walking with kids and dogs in this nice weather, but missing the yoga.
- Had a really hungry and high stress day Tuesday. Way over ate. Felt bad and then remembered it was just one day. Moved on.
- Teen kicked of volleyball tea and got in a fight at school. Lots of extra stressful meetings!5 -
@phoebe112476 I love all your highlights and recaps. Just lovely. Your doing great and your words made me laugh (jeans falling off of you) and my heart goes out for your struggles too. Prayers to you my friend and many cheers!
@barb1557 I remember vividly getting down into a size 16 dress. I was soooo happy. You are doing great and it is always a great idea to wear clothes that make you feel your best.
@Cafelelia thanks for you comments. I do feel very healthy and glowy! Good luck with your new routines.
@nstephen01 You will LOVE Natalie Bacons new Thursday thought emails. Have you read it yet? I liked it so much that I jumped on the her blog about the 9 steps for a higher level on 3 different areas. And then I jumped on to her free 9 steps to a higher level 1 hour vlog. I really enjoyed my Natalie time. I immediately downloaded the free google calendar she recommended and started inputting everything! I am already feeling more energized and more positive. Let me know what you think.
@sleepymom5 Yes I love that mermaid too. I have some crazy yarns and ideas that would make some really cool future mermaid hair. I have visions of a snow white mermaid with sparkly white hair. this will be part of my future life with blogging and writing my novel. I am sorry your in a crummy mood. And not pooping makes it so much worse. You poor thing. But it sounds like you are doing a lot of self nurturing with the Daisy walk and bike ride. You will get through this. And good luck with your company. I really hope it goes well.
@ljdanny I was looking at the weather in NH. Molly and I love snow. I noticed that some parts predict snow as early as October and all the way to April. Maybe we will not go to NH after all. LOL.
We are actually now considering Winston-Salem NC. The "Dash" as they call it. I really enjoyed my time there last April. Molly and I are going to drive there in October as part of my 1 week birthday get a way. Cost of living seems to be much better there than Virginia.
I am starting to ponder blog names. It feels like a daunting task to come up with a name. I would like to write a blog about health, nutrition, daily life and seasonal recipes galore. You all let me know if you have any suggestions. And going plant based seems to be pretty popular right now.
hang in there everyone. Let's focus on our goals and success. Nobody cares about our health as much as we do. So I guess it has to be asked...How much do you care about your health? Your actions are telling.
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Check in for Thursday
Food IF on track
Water could be better
Exercise 30 min strength, 30 yoga, 40 min treadmill intervals, plank challenge
Steps 12,337
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Timibotkin
Friday
PW 295.6
CW 292.8
Hopefully I will be able to maintain next week as my work schedule will move back to nights for one last week! Hope all is well with everyone!4 -
Julie8468
PW: 142.8
CW: 144.8
+2 lbs5 -
@hope002 looks like your on track! Good job.
@timibotkin that’s a big loss. Hope your doing well. Good luck with your last week of nights!
@julie8468 what’s happening in your world? I was thinking about you. Miss your postings.0 -
Cafelelia
Friday
PW - 158
CW - 156.4
@Mrsbell8well - Great idea for the blog! I am not great with catchy names but will think about it.
@Julie8468 - Sorry that you had a gain this week. Hope that you. Don’t get discouraged by it and check in with us as you can.
@timibotkin - Great loss, congrats!!
@hope002 - Another great day yesterday, you rock! I am curious about your treadmill intervals, what do you do?
@phoebe112476 - Your post just made my week. In spite of the struggles you experienced this week, you have stayed the course and I could feel the joy from the highlights of your week! Also, so many NSVs (as well as the scale victory too)!! I am also in awe of the fact that you are a foster parent. You are truly a special person!
@Barbb1557 - Thank you for the boost and you are awesome too!! And you should wear that smaller size dress very proudly!!
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pacsnc6
Friday weigh in
week 3
PW 164
CW 163.8
I am happy with the weight, finally down just a little. Back to water aerobics twice a week now and volunteer work at the school twice a week. I restock the library books so walking a bit more and carrying books must be good exercise. I have also been staying close to my food goals every day.2 -
@phoebe112476 - love your post today. So sorry about your 5 yo, that must be SO hard!
@MrsBell8Well - how about something like MrsBell8Well Lives for Today (stole it from Mrs. Pettigrew Lives for today which is a great movie)
Didn't have a chance to check in yesterday - so sorry just have so much going on right now. Buyer's home inspection is tomorrow and of course just a bit nervous. To us the home is great but what if he finds something we didn't know about? Placing it in God's hands so I don't need to stress over it!!
Food has been not too too bad, just a little more than I usually eat but it's due to stress. Weight is staying consistent at least!!
Water and Exercise has been pretty good.
Hope everyone has a super great Friday!!3 -
Friday WI
PW: 148
CW: 1475 -
sleepymom5
Friday
PW - 202.6
CW - 201.8
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No time to comment or check in. We are going for a boat ride soon! Weight would be more but drank and had french onion soup yesterday. Still a loss. I am in a much better mood today lol! Thanks for putting up with my crankiness!
@Cafelelia I entered my weight. MFP wont let me react to my own post.3 -
It is almost the weekend!! Time to have a plan if you feel you need one.
I have 3 nights of socializing starting tonight, so I definitely have a plan. I am going to restaurants tonight and Sunday night and have preplanned my meals. The big challenge is wine, and I am going to have fun, but limit my drinking to 2 glasses each night. Also, I hope to get in some extra exercise all three days to balance things out.
@pacsnc6 - A loss is a loss, and you are staying on track! Great job!
@carlsoda - You had a loss and did all of that work to sell you house! Hope that the home inspection goes well!
@sleepymom5 - Same with you! You had a loss and have been super busy! Congrats and enjoy the boat ride!
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Week 3 is almost over! Here are the remaining weigh ins:
Friday’s Weigh Ins Still Due
@hope002
@McKay85
Saturday's Weigh Ins
@kirsten11872
@ihp2015
@Zumba_Luvah1 -
Hope002
Friday
PW
CW 2071 -
Check in for Thursday
Food: pre-logged, ate as planned until after dinner when a glass of red wine and peanut m&m’s seemed like a brilliant idea 🤦♀️
Water: great
Exercise: none but deep cleaned some much needed spots including taking a toothbrush to the grates on my gas stove. Yikes, they were dirty. Housework helped get me to 6,108 steps
Chiropractor spent some time making a few adjustments to me. I never know what or why he does what he does but I always feel better after. Resuming weekly appointments for a bit but I’ve got the available appointments covered by insurance so might as well use em. Willow seems better... gave her half a dose of pain med yesterday afternoon. Resting her again today.
My Husband is wrapping up work in Pennsylvania and it was looking very likely that he would be headed home soon. Nope... got a phone call from a former employer and is headed to South Dakota beginning in October. I was so disappointed but came to the realization that it buys me a few more weeks to once and for all get to goal before he comes home, hopefully around Thanksgiving. Gotta find motivation where you can and I’m trying to look on the brightside.
Headed to the Farmer’s market saturday morning and then will plan my meals for the week depending on what looks good at the market. Have a great weekend everyone!3 -
Barbb1557
Checking in
I need to unload, I have not slept longer than 4 or 5 house in the past week and I am unraveling. yesterday I saw my dermatologist and she froze or removed about 45 tags and bumps on my body. Ouch, it still hurts. On the positive side I met my friend for a fabulous steak and all you can eat shrimp dinner at Outback. Yes, I ate too much, but it was excellent and we walked over 6200 steps afterwards shopping. Even better, I had a gift card from my son for Outback and that made the whole meal even more special.
Today I woke up and realized that I actually broke my toe when it hit the vacuum cleaner at 4:30 in the morning the day before. My toe was green and purple the swelling went back to bones I had previously broken in my foot. I found a left foot removable cast the other day and will be wearing it to help with the fasciitis and broken toe. I am not permitted to take Advil products so two Tylenol and positive thoughts are not cutting it this week. Sorry for Playing the role of Oscar the Grouch
On to good things!
@timibotkin Nice weight loss! Good luck on your last week of working nights!
@nstephenson01 I think you have a gourmet touch with the red wine and peanut M&Ms Fabulous! You handle your husbands work schedule so well! My ex husband used to travel to Guam for 6 weeks at a time when I was pregnant and that was a real challenge for me.
Have a great weekend everyone!
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Moarrein
Friday weigh in
Week 3
PW 119.5
CW 119.5
Well maybe I'm not doing perfect with healthy eating butat least I'm trying. I eat sweet but not everyday and not too much. I don't buy junk food and avoid white bread. I managed to maintain my weight for a week. I wish I could get back to running again but it's already cold outside, so I'll have to limit myself with the elliptical and aerobics classes.
And I'll have to face it. I have no time lately to post here, so I'll have to leave this group for now. Thank you for all the support! You are great! And good luck everyone with your healthy journey. I know mine is not over yet, I'll have to transform it way of life, so that is my new goal.4 -
@Moarrein good luck. I have enjoyed having you on our team.
@barb1557 oh my your a mess girl! Glad you enjoyed your dinner with your friend. This F2F is meant for unloading. We share our journeys the good the bad and the ugly. Hang in there. Everything your doing is part of your self love as you head towards a healthier you.
@nstephen01 your human. I’m so envious you have a gas stove. And very excited for you that your goal weight is in site. I know you will achieve it! Soon! Good way to look at your husbands delay. We have been talking about going to the farmers market again. Have a great weekend!
@Cafelelia thanks again for stepping up to co-captain. Your doing a great job.
@sleepymom5 we’re here for you Pam!2 -
I went for a run yesterday morning temps in the 40’s. I enjoy running in the cold but the first 5 minutes are so brrrrrr.
My life has transformed, again. Lol. I have really taken to heart what I learned from Natalie Bacon this week.
1-use google calendar for everything!
2-planning ahead allows you to structure your time in ways that make you feel your best. Helping you to achieve your goals and what’s important to you. Then when the survivor in the moment brain kicks in and says “no I don’t want to do that”. You can calmly recognize that this is normal. Then you do it anyway because it’s on your calendar.
3-the difference between busy and productive. Game changer. In 24 hours it is shocking how much more productive I have been. And efficient and energized. I set 3 standards at work that would be tractable production. I kept focused and accomplished all 3 on both days in a shorter than usual time frame. And Natalie is right, it is energizing.
I am putting everything on my calendar and doing it. Dishes after dinner, running in the cold, grocery shopping after dinner last night, making blackberry bars with Skylynn and balancing my checkbook last night, all these things after work (plus yoga) because they were all on my calendar. (Run was in the morning) It was very empowering. I am feeling like my best self.
I will also be scheduling date nights, downtime, bog time, planning time, grocery shopping not on Friday nights, maybe Saturday mornings and starting with farmers market, and a more consistent exercise routine. I love being organized. I have used many systems. Im loving this google calendar. I am planning to write out monthly calendars in my happy planner then transferring to my google calendar on my work and personal computer and my phone. They are all synced.
Big day today. Moms 88th birthday. Skylnn and I making lemon cake to celebrate. Gay pride festival my work is sponsoring that I need to attend 10:30-12:30. House organizing, fall decorating, and Thai dinner for moms birthday.
It’s just 2 little days my friends, we can do this! Enjoy, have fun and behave!
Btw...what do you think of “Mrs. Bell lives well” as a blog name? Then I could write about all kinds of things. Each blog will always have something about seasonal produce.6 -
Checking in quick again. I am having a good weekend. Heading out to a fall festival soon. I will be back tomorrow. I am not sure when but at some point I will. Hope everyone is having a great weekend.5
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Zumba_luvah
Week 3
Pw- 198.6
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Hope everyone is having a good weekend! I'm being kind of sedentary because I'm grading papers, but I'll be out shooting my youngest son's football game later today.
Finally started recording food again in MFP. Determined to get below 145 by the end of the month.
Keep up that will power!5 -
Check in for Friday
Food - logged & on track
Water - 2l
Exercise - 80 minutes of walking
Lots of early morning hockey for the kids today, so I could not post until now. My night out with the girls last night went according to plan for the most part, so I was able to relax and have some fun. The only times that I veered off course was with the shared plate of fries (I had a limited amount), and an extra glass of wine. A “food/drink pusher” friend showed up later, so my resolve was tested with the wine. I simply said no to those temptations to get another bottle of wine, get a cocktail etc. I also managed to fit in 12 hours of fasting from last night to this morning, so I am figuring my way through maintaining an IF schedule when busy & socializing. Night 2 of socializing is tonight and we are hosting a bunch of people at home for snacks and drinks. My plan is to eat a healthy meal in advance to limit too much snacking during the party. The wine limit will be 1 or 2 glasses. I am going to try to fit in IF for 12 hours if possible, which means stopping food/wine by around 9:30 pm. R
Hope that everybody is having a great weekend so far!!
@GingerPwr - You can totally get below145 by the end of the month. I have always found that logging helps. There are periods when I take a break, but I always go back as the accountability helps me.
@Zumba_Luvah - Nice maintaining this week!
@Mrsbell8well - I really like that blog name! Cold weather running is my favorite, but you are right that those first few minutes are always the worst.
@Moarrein - We are sorry to see you go and best of luck with your journey!! We will miss you!
@Barbb1557 - Oh, so sorry about your toe, the prolonged procedure with the dermatologist and the not sleeping. Sleep deprivation and injury pain are the worst. Venting here is a great outlet and I am so glad that you feel comfortable doing that. Hope that today is a better day! Sending you a big hug!
@nstephenson01 - It is such a great time of year for produce and hope that you had a great time at the farmer’s market this morning!
@hope002 - That is another loss this week, congratulations!2 -
Week 3
Friday’s & Saturday’s Weigh Ins Still Due
@McKay85
@kirsten11872
@ihp2015
Week 4
Sunday Weigh Ins
@amytriesww
@twyla77
Monday Weigh Ins
@amsandos
@jedaschultz
Tuesday Weigh Ins
@phoebe112476
@CassieGetsFit2013 & @gottagetthisdown - I will ask that you get moved to cheer squad for the last week of September. If you want to return to the challenge in October or some time in the future, just post here to let us know.0 -
kirsten11872
Week:3
Weigh-in day:Saturday
Previous weight:170.2
Current weight:169.06 -
Barbb1557
Checking in
I slept last night and my son came over to help me figure out how to use my new power washer. Yeah! I Need to succeed as a single person in this world, but get overwhelmed with small stuff like turning on the outside water. It was turned off by my very strong plumber, and I do not have the strength in my hands to turn it on. I have several gadgets in my kitchen which I use all of the time for jars and bottles.
Food was on track yesterday, but my 'fat' ratio was high with a Tbsp of almond butter. I refuse to avoid natural almond or peanut butter especially when I generally limit it to 1 to 2 Tbsp.
I am excited to visit my friend's daughter who is in town from Raleigh NC. It will be a great night. She grew up with my boys and considers them her brothers
My last chore today is to unscrew the hose from the power washer. I have already spent 30 unsuccessful minutes on this task, but I am not giving up!!3 -
Ihp2015
Saturday
PW 221.5
CW 221.73
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