SHRINKING ASSETS - NOVEMBER CHAT
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Can I play Devil's advocate? ("Yes" I hear you cry)
Weight loss and Muscle gain; they are an oxymoron. You can have one and then the other. If what you know what you are doing is right for you then keep doing it!
Running speed; so you can't keep up with someone, neither can I, neither can anyone except Usain Bolt. If you overstretch you risk injury so listen to your body. If what you know what you are doing is right for you then keep doing it!
We don't always want weight loss more than something else. Sometimes we need a treat to ensure that the times we are focused and losing weight don't become painful in the mind. Especially true during winter so take the hits of food or putting your feet up when you need to and come back the stronger for it. If you know what you are doing is right for you then keep doing it!
Those with NSVs congratulations! You know what you are doing is right for you so keep doing it!
Then is no singular answer as everybody is different. Of course if you know, and you will know, what you are doing isn't right for you and you keep doing it...2 -
GOOD MORNING PARTY PEOPLEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Today is Friday and I could not be happier!
I have an active weekend planned. I have been helping out a friend for the past week or so - I will be with her this weekend, too. It has felt great to step in and be a shoulder for them and someone they can lean on in their time of need.
I will be traveling to see my military daughter for Thanksgiving - so I am making what I can ahead and freezing. It will begin its thaw on the 7 hour drive and should be perfect for baking on Thanksgiving morning. This will give me more time to play
I am hoping to go down a day early and have Wednesday all by myself. If so, I will find a nice place on the beach for some reflection time. The best part of being a Navy family - almost always near the sea!
Besides that - I am planning some quite time with my sweet husband - probably watch the Alabama game - ROLL TIDE! Maybe sneak a short hike in
WHAT DO YOU HAVE PLANNED THIS WEEKEND????
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@boehle
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SATURDAY
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Good morning guys!!!
Hope everyone is having a wonderful Wednesday! It was 17F when I left home this morning...no snow
Mother nature is playing a mean trick on the deep south today!
Today, I brought my crock pot to the office and I have chicken chili started for dinner tonight. I like to do this because I can give it an occasional stir and also like to torture my co-workers just a bit.
The office already smells delicious!
Anyone have something wonderful to share with the group? A struggle you would like to discuss? NSV you would like to share?
Not a struggle or a NSV, just a share...
A number of us beginner joggers have commented before about how slow we are at running... I’ve mentioned being over taken by a fit little old granny...
On my last “run” (I really do have to put that in inverted commas because I am so slow I’m not sure it counts as a run so much as a jog or shuffle)...
...I was over taken by a walker!
So funny, thought I’d share, and hopefully other slow “runners” don’t feel so bad about their own efforts. Life is not a race, and at least we’re out there doing it.
Long live tortoises!
I'm right there with you! I started saying to myself before, atleast I'm out here doing something! "Better than nothing" is my mantra 😁2 -
GOOD MORNING PARTY PEOPLEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Today is Friday and I could not be happier!
I have an active weekend planned. I have been helping out a friend for the past week or so - I will be with her this weekend, too. It has felt great to step in and be a shoulder for them and someone they can lean on in their time of need.
I will be traveling to see my military daughter for Thanksgiving - so I am making what I can ahead and freezing. It will begin its thaw on the 7 hour drive and should be perfect for baking on Thanksgiving morning. This will give me more time to play I am hoping to go down a day early and have Wednesday all by myself. If so, I will find a nice place on the beach for some reflection time. The best part of being a Navy family - almost always near the sea!
Besides that - I am planning some quite time with my sweet husband - probably watch the Alabama game - ROLL TIDE! Maybe sneak a short hike in
WHAT DO YOU HAVE PLANNED THIS WEEKEND????
It's a work weekend for me, but I get to actually share a dinner with my husband Saturday night! Sunday nights are always family night at the inlaws if I'm off. It is usually the day I allow myself to indulge a little. My MIL is a great cook!
Enjoy your weekend everyone!2 -
Steps 11/14 19,635
Happy Friday!!!2 -
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Good morning guys!!!
Hope everyone is having a wonderful Wednesday! It was 17F when I left home this morning...no snow
Mother nature is playing a mean trick on the deep south today!
Today, I brought my crock pot to the office and I have chicken chili started for dinner tonight. I like to do this because I can give it an occasional stir and also like to torture my co-workers just a bit.
The office already smells delicious!
Anyone have something wonderful to share with the group? A struggle you would like to discuss? NSV you would like to share?
Not a struggle or a NSV, just a share...
A number of us beginner joggers have commented before about how slow we are at running... I’ve mentioned being over taken by a fit little old granny...
On my last “run” (I really do have to put that in inverted commas because I am so slow I’m not sure it counts as a run so much as a jog or shuffle)...
...I was over taken by a walker!
So funny, thought I’d share, and hopefully other slow “runners” don’t feel so bad about their own efforts. Life is not a race, and at least we’re out there doing it.
Long live tortoises!
Here's some Friday humor for you runners and joggers:
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lindamtuck2018
Friday
PW 211.0
CW 212.8
Those sodium laced pepperoni sticks were not worth the water weight gain. I am so salt sensitive, it drives me insane. Next Thursday, I will really be watching my sodium.3 -
@lindamtuck2018 Linda, I am also very salt sensitive. I eat out with my folks every Tuesday, and my weight goes up for 3 days afterwards. I keep reminding myself that it is just the extra sodium, but my head plays games with me. We can (and will) do this!! With you 100%.3
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I am enjoying my last Friday off, I landed a job and no longer lost and unemployed. WE are running errands today, Saturday a few more errands and house cleaning since I will not have time next week to clean, I will be working. LOL Sister and Brother in law coming over Saturday for steak dinner a few beverages and card..We are killer Spade players. Sunday I will rest my mind in preparation for a busy week ahead. Thanksgiving weekend I will also be on the beach.3
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GOOD MORNING PARTY PEOPLEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!
Today is Friday and I could not be happier!
I have an active weekend planned. I have been helping out a friend for the past week or so - I will be with her this weekend, too. It has felt great to step in and be a shoulder for them and someone they can lean on in their time of need.
I will be traveling to see my military daughter for Thanksgiving - so I am making what I can ahead and freezing. It will begin its thaw on the 7 hour drive and should be perfect for baking on Thanksgiving morning. This will give me more time to play I am hoping to go down a day early and have Wednesday all by myself. If so, I will find a nice place on the beach for some reflection time. The best part of being a Navy family - almost always near the sea!
Besides that - I am planning some quite time with my sweet husband - probably watch the Alabama game - ROLL TIDE! Maybe sneak a short hike in
WHAT DO YOU HAVE PLANNED THIS WEEKEND????
My most exciting part of the weekend is we are going to a recital for my 7 year old granddaughter. Norah is doing a solo from the Greatest Showman. She doing the song This is me!
I am hoping the weather warms up a bit and some of the snow we have had dissappears. We got it so early this year. If it does I am going to go for a long walk in Springbank Park. Of course, the usual laundry, grocery shopping and house cleaning is on board for the weekend.2 -
This came to the WaistAways team thread this morning - you guys are KILLING IT this week!CharlesScott78 wrote: »CharlesScott78
Thursday
SW: 399.2
PW: 402.6
CW: 386.4
I was retaining a lot of water weight. Glad that cleared up. The steroid shot in my knee has really helped. I can actually get around.
oops LOL
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CharlesScott78 wrote: »This came to the WaistAways team thread this morning - you guys are KILLING IT this week!CharlesScott78 wrote: »CharlesScott78
Thursday
SW: 399.2
PW: 402.6
CW: 386.4
I was retaining a lot of water weight. Glad that cleared up. The steroid shot in my knee has really helped. I can actually get around.
oops LOL
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Cre804
PW 197.0
CW 198.0
Not what I was hoping for. We’ve been eating out too much and I can feel the sodium. Also the cold snap seemed to make me very hungry!
My NSV for the week: my physical therapy is paying off. I noticed today that the saddlebag on my right leg is noticeably smaller than my left leg! 😂
Plans for the weekend include attending a fair trade craft show at my church, maybe looking at some new homes, planning out my thanksgiving menu and perhaps going through a few Black Friday ads.3 -
Steps
11/12
4,231
11/13
5,687
11/14
6,335
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Plans for the weekend:
Tomorrow I have a consult w/a health coach on Wellness and health; then taking a lecture on 50+ women and how to deal w/things for my age group by the same coach-she teaches a yoga class I take; tomorrow afternoon going by my son who lives w/his gf and her family in Elgin, IL and they are having their "Friendsgiving;" we are bringing brussel sprouts
Sunday grocery shop, prep for week, church, and I have an intro class that is free for a new Barre studio that opened up in town and then decorating my Christmas tree downstairs 😘🎄🎄🎄❤❤❤3 -
SW : 270
GW : 199 (initially anyway)19/05 - 27009/11 - 215.0 ... 1.8 ... 55.0
26/05 - 267.0 ... 3.0 ... 03.0
01/06 - 263.0 ... 4.0 ... 07.0
08/06 - 259.0 ... 4.0 ... 11.0
15/06 - 257.4 ... 1.6 ... 12.6
22/06 - 255.8 ... 1.6 ... 14.2
29/06 - 254.8 ... 1.0 ... 15.2
06/07 - 252.8 ... 2.0 ... 17.2
13/07 - 250.8 ... 2.0 ... 19.2
17/07 - 249.2 ... 1.6 ... 20.8 weigh in early this week as I am away for a four day weekend
27/07 - 247.6 ... 1.6 ... 22.4
03/08 - 246.5 ... 1.1 ... 23.5
10/08 - 243.3 ... 3.2 ... 26.7
17/08 - 241.0 ... 2.3 ... 29.0
24/08 - 238.9 ... 2.1 ... 31.1
31/08 - 236.4 ... 2.5 ... 33.6
07/09 - 233.6 ... 2.8 ... 36.4
14/09 - 230.8 ... 2.8 ... 39.2
21/09 - 228.5 ... 2.3 ... 41.5
28/09 - 226.9 ... 1.6 ... 43.1
05/10 - 227.5 .. +0.6 .. 42.5 First blip in 4 months, acceptable for a holiday
12/10 - 223.7 ... 3.8 ... 46.3
19/10 - 220.3 ... 3.4 ... 49.7
26/10 - 219.2 ... 1.1 ... 50.8
02/11 - 216.8 ... 2.4 ... 53.2
16/11 - 212.9 ,,, 2.1 ... 57.1
Weight loss so far 57.1 lbs, 13.9 lbs to go.
I am clinically overweight!!! Whoop! Whoop!6 -
Steps
11/10 6,943
11/11 12,018
12/11 11,314
13/11 11,753
14/11 12,996
15/11 9,3570 -
Saturday Weigh In
SW: 173.0
PW: 165.9
CW: 166
Just been hungry and going over just a little bit everyday.3 -
Saturday weigh in
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CW: 227.84 -
Friday weigh in
Previous weight 170 lbs
Current weight 170 lbs1 -
TheMrWobbly wrote: »Can I play Devil's advocate? ("Yes" I hear you cry)
Weight loss and Muscle gain; they are an oxymoron. You can have one and then the other. If what you know what you are doing is right for you then keep doing it!
Running speed; so you can't keep up with someone, neither can I, neither can anyone except Usain Bolt. If you overstretch you risk injury so listen to your body. If what you know what you are doing is right for you then keep doing it!
We don't always want weight loss more than something else. Sometimes we need a treat to ensure that the times we are focused and losing weight don't become painful in the mind. Especially true during winter so take the hits of food or putting your feet up when you need to and come back the stronger for it. If you know what you are doing is right for you then keep doing it!
Those with NSVs congratulations! You know what you are doing is right for you so keep doing it!
Then is no singular answer as everybody is different. Of course if you know, and you will know, what you are doing isn't right for you and you keep doing it...
Thank you for understanding. Currently I am holding on to both Lifting and weight loss. And less frequently but will keep running. May be I am being greedy but treading cautiously and yes, I realised later that I must not compare myself to my friends. We have different types of bodies and different fitness goals.1 -
Thank you for understanding! ❤️Good morning guys!!!
Hope everyone is having a wonderful Wednesday! It was 17F when I left home this morning...no snow
Mother nature is playing a mean trick on the deep south today!
Today, I brought my crock pot to the office and I have chicken chili started for dinner tonight. I like to do this because I can give it an occasional stir and also like to torture my co-workers just a bit.
The office already smells delicious!
Anyone have something wonderful to share with the group? A struggle you would like to discuss? NSV you would like to share?
TBH I am struggling and feeling conflicted between weight loss and muscle retention/building. I love lifting as it make me feel strong and invincible but it always stalls the scale in my case. I bought a smart scale (for comparative study as I know it's not accurate method for fat measurement) and according to it my fat percentage is almost same in this month so far but muscle mass has gone up 2 lbs.
However I am feeling frustrated as I can't see any specific changes in my body shape. I lost half inches in all stomach, waist and derriere in last 15 days and my friend told me she lost 5 lbs in the same period. So I am tempted to dash to cardio and low calories diet but lifting can't allow that low calories. I am trying to incorporate running slowly as I don't want to hurt myself. Sorry for the rant.
This is not a rant -- you are expressing things that I guarantee you others are thinking as well!
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Good morning guys!!!Hope everyone is having a wonderful Wednesday! It was 17F when I left home this morning...no snow
Mother nature is playing a mean trick on the deep south today!
Today, I brought my crock pot to the office and I have chicken chili started for dinner tonight. I like to do this because I can give it an occasional stir and also like to torture my co-workers just a bit.
The office already smells delicious!
Anyone have something wonderful to share with the group? A struggle you would like to discuss? NSV you would like to share?
TBH I am struggling and feeling conflicted between weight loss and muscle retention/building. I love lifting as it make me feel strong and invincible but it always stalls the scale in my case. I bought a smart scale (for comparative study as I know it's not accurate method for fat measurement) and according to it my fat percentage is almost same in this month so far but muscle mass has gone up 2 lbs.
However I am feeling frustrated as I can't see any specific changes in my body shape. I lost half inches in all stomach, waist and derriere in last 15 days and my friend told me she lost 5 lbs in the same period. So I am tempted to dash to cardio and low calories diet but lifting can't allow that low calories. I am trying to incorporate running slowly as I don't want to hurt myself. Sorry for the rant.
I totally understand the conflict. Over the many ups and downs of weight loss and regain over the past decades, I definitely saw that if my goal is weightloss, to focus on diet, and that exercise (while healthy and good for us) can sometimes make it harder to lose the weight. And even when you know that “weight” isn’t everything (and that is amazing you’ve gained 2lb muscle!) it doesn’t mean you feel it.
Only you can work out what is right for you. If you enjoy the weightlifting and it makes you feel good, that sounds like it is a good fit for you to do sustainably even if it will take longer to “lose weight”. Because we need not only to lose weight but to also be able to keep it off for the rest of our lives, so if you have found something you enjoy you will find it easier to stick with.
FYI I have a body composition scale and last time I lost a bunch of weight and got super fit and strong it was telling me I had something like 21% fat but when I got a dexa scan (most accurate) I only had 18% fat. If I’d lost anymore weight or fat it would have been unhealthy. The home scales can misread some of your muscle as fat. So while it’s fine to use as a rough guideline, know that it is not necessarily going to show your real fat loss.
While it is not great to compare yourself to others (as we have different variables), if you are going to compare at least make it apples for apples. Ask your friend how many inches she lost (what does 5lb translate to in inches?) and there’s a good chance you lost as many or more inches than she did even if she lost “weight”. Half an inch in two weeks sounds awesome to me!
For me, this time round I spent the majority of my energy getting my eating habits as close to perfect as I could without worrying so much about exercise. This helped me lose weight fast. Then I started setting exercise goals, starting with walking, adding in jogging and yoga. I did try some weights but to be honest I don’t enjoy them and found it hard to stick with. In particular, I was trying to find things I could create as a regular “habit” so it would stick long term, not just while trying to lose weight. Yoga uses body weight, so I am still getting some strength training in my week, it’s just not as intense as dedicated weightlifting. This approach seems to be working for me.
At the end of the day, what will work best is what you can stick with. Your friend has an approach that is working for her, and to be honest your approach sounds like it is working pretty well for you (half inch loss in 2 weeks!), so perhaps keep doing what you’re doing but consider how you can improve on it a little?
I’d recommend taking a look at intermittent fasting. It’s not for everyone, but I’m a convert. An extra benefit is that it increases human growth hormone, which helps you build muscles, which sounds like it would fit with your strength training approach.
I’m also for low-carb wholefoods. I don’t believe all calories are created equal, so perhaps moving away from processed foods to wholefoods or away from starchy carbs and sugars to lower carb options might result in improvements without you having to cut calories.
Or some other tweak that fits with your lifestyle and health beliefs!
Good luck 😀
Fat percentage difference in Dexa and smart scale is very eye-opening! Thanks for sharing it. Most successful combination regarding weight loss for me one year back was, Running>strict calories control>Strong lift. Then I tore my thigh muscle due to slipping on stairs. And than had to take a break from exercise. After recovering never been as regular with running or lifting. I am thinking of doing IF again.1 -
PW 341.8
CW 343.25 -
Cw: 178.6
Up 2lb (I think?)
Actually ok with that I'm afraid!
If I can stay under 180 through this mad time at work and emotionally draining time cos, memories, I'll be ready to actually see the bottom half of 170s as I keep threatening soonish!For now, its about getting through... which for me will always, foreseeable future at least, include eating and drinking more than my goal would like. If I dint get my head back in gear soon will join cherry squad so as not to piss on the team's achievements!
Away from super early thurs am til late late Monday next week so will Donna early weigh in if that's okay?
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Good morning All,
Hopefully another beautiful day for it wherever you are! I am looking to update lasts week's steps and the follow would complete the week;
@boehle 14th, 15th & 16th
@lindamtuck2018 16th
@machchic 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th & 16th
@kilobykilo 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th & 16th
@LaurieWrobo 15th & 16th
@ngk2000 15th & 16th
and anyone else that would like to join in, it doesn't have to be many steps, every step is a success!0 -
Happy Sunday morning!!!!
7 AM in Atlanta. I am about to begin my food prep. Crazy day ahead - let’s own this!!!
But first, coffee and enjoy a beautiful sunrise. If photo worthy, I will post in a few.
@TheMrWobbly i added you to my world clock so that I can see you are really not posting at 3:13 AM 😆5
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