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WEIGHT NO MORE - OCTOBER CHAT
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Nstephenson01
Week 2
Thursday
PW: 165.4
CW: 167.6
Weekly steps: 88,779
Well... at least I’m down from 168 🤦♀️5 -
Ljdanny
Week 2
Thursday
Pw 188.8
Cw 1894 -
Check in Tuesday & Thursday
Food: on track!
Water: 60 & over 100
Exercise: over an hour each day
Steps: over 12000 & over 11000
So, part of my workout this week has been running stairs (I do 60 flights). Well, I tripped yesterday morning 3 steps to the bottom. I caught myself, but sprained my thumb in the process. I had already run about 40, so I finished the rest of my workout and then called to get in to see my doctor- just to confirm the sprain because it was so swollen. Now I have to wear this super bulky immobilization splint for 2 weeks. Good news about the splint is that my thumb didn't hurt at all during my workout this morning. Bad news is that it's my right hand! lol Lucky for me, my husband is nice enough to put my shoes on for me! I've worked out 4 days in a row this week, so really happy about that since I had been slacking.
@Barbb1557 I hope everything goes well at your ortho appointment today! Thinking of you!
@lennoncpa Sunny is SO adorable! You can already tell just by his expression that he's going to have a great personality!
@Cafelelia I hope you had a better day with fasting today! I've heard a lot of great things about IF. I've thought about trying it, but I'm not sure I'm ready just yet. I love the Canada guide you posted. I have noticed on weeks that I don't meal prep and have to eat more processed foods, I don't see as much of a loss like I do when I eat more whole foods.
@tryingagain5 I love your outlook! If your clothes are fitting better and you're feeling leaner, that is SO much more important than the scale! The scale is so fickle. I can weigh myself and then move it to another spot, get back on it and it will tell me I weigh something completely different.
@nstephenson01 So happy your husband gets to come home! And I hope your dad made it safely to your house! It will be nice to have them both home together.
@Mrsbell8well Happy belated birthday! I hope it was your best one yet! I'm so sorry you had to deal with that kidney stone. I've had 2 and they are dreadful! I hope you're recovering well. Miss having you around and love when you check in!
Has anyone heard from Pam ( @sleepymom5 )? I notice she hasn't posted in a while. I hope she doing okay!
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Daily Check In - Thurs Oct 10
Track food? Yes
Under calories? Yes
Enough water? Definitely not enough water.
Steps? 12,523
Activity: I was parked at my desk for most of the day, but I did go up and down our icy / snowy fire escape stairs 10x carrying our old office chairs to the donation truck...That kinda counts?
@Cafelelia wow, you had amazing seats! Thank you for sharing that photo! 😍
@lennoncpa Sunny is so cute and small! I think my rabbit is bigger than him!!3 -
Cafelelia
Friday
Week 2
PW - 154.6
CW 154.7
I feel like maybe this is a plateau.
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Check in for Thursday
Calories - Logged & on track
Water - 2 l
Exercise - circuit training session with trainer
@Twyla77 - Great day! You got 12K+ steps so I think the fire escape stairs count!
@amytriesww - Two great days, but so sorry about your thumb injury. Love how you keep up the workouts in spite of it! Btw, @sleepymom5 is on vacation this week and will be back soon. I miss her too!
@Ljdanny - Maintaining this week is not so bad (I am doing the same)!
@nstephenson01 - Hang in there, a new week is starting on Sunday. What is your goal weight?
@tryingagain5 - Great day and hats off to you for working nights. Where do you volunteer?
@lennoncpa - Sunny is the cutest!!!
@pacsnc6 - Glad that the doctor’s appointment went well! Re the BP, I am not a doctor, but I know from my husband the “white coat syndrome” is a real thing where you BP is higher by being nervous or stressed at the doctor’s office. You may want to try getting a BP cuff and seeing what your BP is like at home. My husband did that and got different readings, so the doctor made him do one of those 24 hr holters to get an average reading.
@Barbb1557 - Great day and I totally get it about needing coffee first before a walk (that’s why “cafe” is in my handle). How did things go yesterday with your orthopaedic doctor?
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@lennoncpa what a perfect name for your grand pup. Super cute.
@Cafelelia what a great captain you are. I was wondering about Pam too. Your doing a great job leading the team. Thank you. How fun that you and your husband do date nights and had such a fun concert!
@amytriesww thanks for the sweet comment.
Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes. This has been a wonderful week in Abingdon. Very cute town. I did well on my 30 minute run Tuesday. Wednesday we did some light hiking on the Creeper. And Thursday...we did it! 34 mile bike ride on the Virginia Creeper. It’s been on my bucket list for 30 years. I’m blessed to have a wife that doesn’t just support me but joins me on my crazy adventures. We did it in 3 1/2 hours compared to the 5 hours we were told to expect. The best bike trail I have ever been on.
Today we’re going to a winery, nice dinner and a theater production. Tomorrow farmers market then heading home.
I have done yoga every day. My kidney area still a bit sore.
We are celebrating my birthday with family on Sunday. Making a pumpkin spice cake with vegan buttercream frosting. Monday I’m expecting to jump back on to a “diet”.3 -
@Cafelelia
Thanks! Nights are hard, especially since I'm a morning person but it's been 4 years now so I've gotten used to it.
I volunteer with a community group called Love Inc, a Christian organization ( INC stands for in the name of Christ).
They hold what they call Life Skills at a local church where participants can work with a mentor, take parenting, budget or various other classes. I volunteer in the childcare area watching the children of the participants. It's really fulfilling when you walk in the door and the kids come running up to you for a hug.😊3 -
White top is at the beginning. I’m riding over trestle number 8 with 7 more to go. 46 trestles total. This is a pic of trestle number 12 that Molly found. I’m afraid of heights and had no idea what I was getting in to. Fortunately only about 4 of them were scary. 12 was the most challenging.6 -
@amytriesww
Thanks! I'm trying to track my success by things other than just the scale. I'm not naturally a positive person. Something else I'm working on.😊
I responded to a post in fitness and exercise the other day. A person was upset that she was always last in a race or other fitness related things. I have the same kind of thoughts but I posted a very positive response(wow! Where did that come from, not usually me.) I"ll find it back and see if I can post it in this thread. Maybe it can help someone here. It will be later today. I've been up since yesterday afternoon so it's way past time for me to get to bed.
Ha, ha! I've done that with the scale too. Kind of silly to move it and hope to get a better number but I'm pretty sure everyone does that.😁4 -
Friday
@hope002
@Cafelelia
@lennoncpa
@pacsnc6
@sleepymom5
@timibotkin
@KatAdele
@Julie8468
Saturday
@kirsten11872
@ihp2015
@Zumba_Luvah
@Mrsbell8well - Lovely photos and looks like an awesome way to celebrate your birthday!!
@tryingagain5 - That sounds like an amazing way to volunteer!!2 -
Weigh in Week: week 2
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous weight: 138.0
Today's weight: 137.9
Weekly Steps: 67,0394 -
Barbb1557
Checking in
I met with my Dr and he told me that he has operated on backs that were much better than mine. Sadness. He wants aN MRI next week then I meet with him on the 31st again. I am hoping my friend who is a physical therapist can come with me to ask more questions and understand more clearly what he is saying.
I am dog sitting for this friend and I was hoping that a large cucumber and humus would be enough for my dinner last night. It was until I opened her cabinet with the Pepperidge Farm goldfish. Fat girl thinking took over and even though I had a fleeting thought of spredding them out over the next few days, I went through the bag. Done, today is a new day and I am ready to commit to my healthy eating and exercise. I liked walking with her dog, she is a black and white little mixed breed about 14 pounds.
One of my character flaws is an all or nothing attitude, I had been really good since June 27th. Moderation is an important mind set to have but I simply do better if there are no temptations
I hope everyone has a beautiful Fall day!2 -
@Cafelelia I have never suffered from white coat syndrome. In fact I went to a dermatologist one time for minor surgery and my BP was 110/70 which really surprised her. Over the last two years my BP has crept up little by little. We'll see if the Aleve was the cause since I stopped it yesterday. I just wish the Tylenol would work as well on my back/shoulder pain which is new too. Being over 65 is key too but there's no cure for aging!
@Mrsbell8well That trestle looks a little scary for a bike ride - did you try to use tunnel vision focusing only straight ahead? That's the only way I could cross it but then I'd miss out on the beautiful scenery. Great job knocking that off your bucket list.3 -
pacsnc6
Friday weigh in
week 2
pw 163.1
cw 164.4
up again! but I'm happy to be below 1652 -
Happy Friday Everyone!!
Well.... my dad left this morning to pheasant hunt near the Canadian border with a couple of his buddies. Hubby gets home tomorrow and my dad will be back Tuesday. I have just this one last day of being on my own. Went to my yoga class this morning and am spending this afternoon resting, re-setting my brain, and putting a plan together to reach my goal weight. My dad usually eats very late but when he's here visiting I try to get dinner on the table a little earlier than he would probably like but much later than I'm used to eating. I make meals using a lot more processed foods to shorten the cooking time and my body is rebelling. Also, I end up going to bed a lot later than usual when he is here so my routine is out of whack which happens every time he visits so I know to expect it. The guys will be fly fishing next week each afternoon so late dinners will continue but its only for a short time so I'll get through it and get back on track. I'm thinking a healthy, light snack in the afternoon may be the way to go so I don't do a deep dive into the tortilla chip bag like I did last night!
Spent some time catching up on posts. So much great stuff and I'm loving all the interaction and support in our team!
@Cafelelia Thank you for the post re Dr. Melissa. I took the quiz and am getting a lot of good information from her. I'm so glad you stepped up as captain!! Oh, and I think my goal weight will be 160 but I'll re-evaluate once I get there.
@lennoncpa Sunny is adorable!!
Happy birthday @mrsbell8well! Congrats on your bike ride and scratching an item off your bucket list!!
@amytriesww and @twyla77 you gals and your stairs LOL. I'm a clutz so am pretty careful on stairs!3 -
hope002
Friday
PW 207.9
CW 207.5
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@Cafelelia
It is! I'm in the room with the youngest kids, probably around 18 months to around 4 years old. They do have their moments. Last night it seemed everyone had a meltdown. One of the 2 year olds had several meltdowns.😥4 -
Friday 10/11 check in
Food: had my treat meal today so was over but that's ok.
Water: 56 oz
Exercise: my normal rest day3 -
Here is my positive response to a post in fitness and exercise where someone was upset about always coming in last at a race or other fitness related things. I thought maybe someone here could also use some positive words. I know I always can.
I understand the coming in last is frustrating. It is for me too. I'm involved in a local community walking group. We met at a park tonight and at first I was keeping up with them but couldn't keep that pace up so I fell behind.
The group is run by a dietitian and she tries to make sure that people don't fall too far behind. She walked with me for the last part of the walk. By the time we got to the meeting spot everyone else was already there waiting for us.
I've thought before and again tonight that I'm the slowest one and am just holding people back and should probably stop going. The dietitian and the others in the group assure me that it doesn't matter if I'm the slowest, I'm there for the same reason they are: to get healthy. I do my best to try and remember that when I'm at this group or at the gym.
I may not be the fastest or the best but I'm trying to get it in my head that the only person I should be comparing myself to is ME. If I'm better than I was last year, last week or yesterday, that is a victory. Hard for me to remember but I'm working on it.
I say keep on doing your races, etc. Compare yourself only to your last race, not to the other people in it. Your story, health, etc is different than theirs and if you're last, so what? (I know it's hard to get out of our heads, it's a struggle for me too) You're doing something good for your health.
Keep up the good work!7
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