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DOWNSIZERS - February 2020 Chat
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gharvey2753 wrote: »Struggling this week. Need to grind out this week 😔
You got this! You are doing amazing with the challenge! Check in here for any support you need. We got you!0 -
Happy Tuesday!!
PW 169.2
CW 169.0
Goal Weight 145
I hope everyone is doing well with their goals, I saw something that said most people who set goals at the new year give up by Valentines day, so I am hoping to see everyone here next week and beyond!! You got this!!3 -
Username: cardio_enthusiast
Weigh in week: 2
Weigh in day: Monday
Previous weight:184.4 pounds
Current weigh 183.9 pounds3 -
Tuesday check in
Calories: just under
Exercise: 50 minute walk
Water: success
Tomorrow I am going to do my normal walk and go to the pool. I am going to swim laps and do some pool fitness.1 -
gharvey2753 wrote: »Struggling this week. Need to grind out this week 😔
Me too! Last week was so good for me but this week I’m consumed by work again. Let’s gets through this week and make some goals for week 3. What do you need to focus to make next week a better one?3 -
Happy Tuesday!!
PW 169.2
CW 169.0
Goal Weight 145
I hope everyone is doing well with their goals, I saw something that said most people who set goals at the new year give up by Valentines day, so I am hoping to see everyone here next week and beyond!! You got this!!
Thank you so much for posting this! I’m not giving up! We are going away with some friends this weekend and I’m going to use this time to refocus for next week. I’m finishing February in the green!3 -
Tuesday 11-February
13,362 steps2 -
Daily Check-in: Tuesday 02/11
Calories: Over (this is getting out of hand!)
Water: 2.650L
Steps: 18,519
Exercise: Gym Session (cardio ❤️ + strength 💪🏻)
Hey Mike Mike Mike Mike Mike.....Guess what day it is!!! HUMP DAY!!!!
Haha happy Wednesday everyone! It’s my rest day today which means I’m going to be doing house chores, laundry, grocery shopping, driving older kids around to their activities and trying to do all this with my 4 year old following me going Mom, mommy, momma, ma, ma, ma, mommy, mom, mummy, momma, mom.......
Yesterday was a good day, the scale went and tricked me by telling me I had lost almost 2 lbs over night. Got on it like 10 times and kept saying the same thing. This morning I am back up (still with a small loss but nothing as crazy) so I’m a bit ticked that it was a fluke. Ahh well I’m still gonna keep kicking major butt because I WILL be reaching goals no matter how slow I go.
My February goals are......
Stay on or under my calorie goals everyday.
Drink at least 2 liters of water everyday
Complete 10,000 steps each day minimum.
Go to the gym 4 times a week (30min cardio + 1 hour strength on Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri)
Run 5K on Saturday's
Walk at least 1 hour on Sunday's
Zumba every Monday night (unless class is cancelled)
Wednesday’s are rest day.0 -
Happy Tuesday!!
PW 169.2
CW 169.0
Goal Weight 145
I hope everyone is doing well with their goals, I saw something that said most people who set goals at the new year give up by Valentines day, so I am hoping to see everyone here next week and beyond!! You got this!!
Oh you’ll still see me here my friend. We were made to survive way far and beyond anyone’s expectations! Let’s go! Nice loss BTW ❤️💪🏻cardio_enthusiast wrote: »Username: cardio_enthusiast
Weigh in week: 2
Weigh in day: Monday
Previous weight:184.4 pounds
Current weigh 183.9 pounds
Nice loss! ❤️💪🏻lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Tuesday check in
Calories: just under
Exercise: 50 minute walk
Water: success
Tomorrow I am going to do my normal walk and go to the pool. I am going to swim laps and do some pool fitness.
So happy you are feeling better enough to get back to your normal workouts! Kick butt tomorrow! 💪🏻
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Valentines Day is on Friday. A lot of us will be celebrating with chocolates, restaurant dinners and wine! What way are you celebrating 🥳 and how to plan to keep it in check?0
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Valentines Day is on Friday. A lot of us will be celebrating with chocolates, restaurant dinners and wine! What way are you celebrating 🥳 and how to plan to keep it in check?
Hubby has made reservations at a nice restaurant, but I asked him not to get me chocolate. I will have (actually we will split) this amazing chocolate dessert they have, but it won’t be calling my name for days. It’ll be one and done! I’ll probably skip the wine this year since I’ve only had 2 glasses in about 6-7 months. So I’ll save some calories that way. I will also try to have a big salad for lunch—homemade with control of toppings, to keep calorie count down prior to the big dinner. I will also plan on exercising before work on Friday.
What other strategies are y’all doing?
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Wednesday Check In
Calories: under
Exercise: none really
Water: almost there
Tomorrow: already have healthy lunch packed (leftovers from tonight’s dinner. Plan on getting an exercise bike routine done early2 -
Steps for 2/11—10,2002
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
I don’t have your steps for Saturday, Sunday and Monday. I apologize if you posted and I missed them.
2/8= 9276
2/9= 5573
2/10= 10,073
Sorry about that. Not sure what happened, but there they are anyway! Thanks for tracking this for us!2 -
Wednesday check in
Calories: under
Exercise: walk 70 minutes, swim 15 minutes and 20 minutes of aqua fit exercises
Water: way over goal
I used the weights the have for aqua fit classes and did a workout. I need to google exercises to do in the pool. I swim pretty fast, so I got tired fast. I forgot to stretch so I will feel it tomorrow. I am going to go back tomorrow if the weather cooperates. I will get my walk in.1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Valentines Day is on Friday. A lot of us will be celebrating with chocolates, restaurant dinners and wine! What way are you celebrating 🥳 and how to plan to keep it in check?
I am taking the day off and packing for a weekend away with friends in the mountains. There will be a bit of indulgence but also activity - skiing and exploring Banff. I’m focusing on time with friends and family over food.2 -
mari_moulin wrote: »Daily Check-in: Tuesday 02/11
Calories: Over (this is getting out of hand!)
Water: 2.650L
Steps: 18,519
Exercise: Gym Session (cardio ❤️ + strength 💪🏻)
Hey Mike Mike Mike Mike Mike.....Guess what day it is!!! HUMP DAY!!!!
Haha happy Wednesday everyone! It’s my rest day today which means I’m going to be doing house chores, laundry, grocery shopping, driving older kids around to their activities and trying to do all this with my 4 year old following me going Mom, mommy, momma, ma, ma, ma, mommy, mom, mummy, momma, mom.......
Yesterday was a good day, the scale went and tricked me by telling me I had lost almost 2 lbs over night. Got on it like 10 times and kept saying the same thing. This morning I am back up (still with a small loss but nothing as crazy) so I’m a bit ticked that it was a fluke. Ahh well I’m still gonna keep kicking major butt because I WILL be reaching goals no matter how slow I go.
My February goals are......
Stay on or under my calorie goals everyday.
Drink at least 2 liters of water everyday
Complete 10,000 steps each day minimum.
Go to the gym 4 times a week (30min cardio + 1 hour strength on Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri)
Run 5K on Saturday's
Walk at least 1 hour on Sunday's
Zumba every Monday night (unless class is cancelled)
Wednesday’s are rest day.
Today was your rest day??? 🤣🤣 I’m exhausted just reading it!2 -
One of my friends from another team in the challenge shared something posted on her team thread - “Can my health really wait for the perfect week?”
Totally hit home for me. I worked 8 hours straight today no break for lunch and only got up once to fill my water. That’s not what I call healthy. And I certainly don’t feel it this week. I am going to think about this while I am away this weekend and how I can get back to incorporating morning workouts and lunch time walks into my day.
Does anyone else have anything to add? Does this question resonate with you like it did for me?2 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Valentines Day is on Friday. A lot of us will be celebrating with chocolates, restaurant dinners and wine! What way are you celebrating 🥳 and how to plan to keep it in check?
I'm not much of a holiday guy. I always forget when Valentine's day is. I've already bought my wife roses knowing the day had to be close.
Steps
2/11-4774
2/12-97471 -
Daily Check-in: Wednesday 02/12
Calories: Over 🤦🏻♀️
Water: 3L
Steps: 16,194
Exercise: Rest Day 😌
Happy Thursday teammates! I had an ok rest day yesterday. I wish I had gotten a bit more actual rest but a moms gotta do what a moms gotta do. Sometimes I few like I’m running around like a headless chicken. This morning I’m up again on the scale. It really has no rhyme or rhythm does it. It’s so random this week. Could be because of my TOM but one day I’m down 2 lbs the next day I’m up 2 lbs it’s truly frustrating to say the least. But I’m still pushing forward. I’m still showing up and getting it done. I’ve improved so much these past couple of weeks. I know it’s just a matter of time before I begin to see results.
My February goals are......
Stay on or under my calorie goals everyday.
Drink at least 2 liters of water everyday
Complete 10,000 steps each day minimum.
Go to the gym 4 times a week (30min cardio + 1 hour strength on Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri)
Run 5K on Saturday's
Walk at least 1 hour on Sunday's
Zumba every Monday night (unless class is cancelled)
Wednesday’s are rest day.1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Valentines Day is on Friday. A lot of us will be celebrating with chocolates, restaurant dinners and wine! What way are you celebrating 🥳 and how to plan to keep it in check?
I’m lucky it’s not really a popular holiday in France. You get a few nice chocolate boxes and flowers type sales in shops. It nothing crazy like I remember in the states. No giant bears and balloons cards romantic dinners etc. At least not that I’ve witnessed. My husband and I never make a big deal of it. We usually just make a favorite meal for ourselves and open a bottle of wine. He may buy flowers but I’ve told him not to as they just wither within a couple of days so no need to throw money away like that. We are quite content just being together ❤️1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Wednesday check in
Calories: under
Exercise: walk 70 minutes, swim 15 minutes and 20 minutes of aqua fit exercises
Water: way over goal
I used the weights the have for aqua fit classes and did a workout. I need to google exercises to do in the pool. I swim pretty fast, so I got tired fast. I forgot to stretch so I will feel it tomorrow. I am going to go back tomorrow if the weather cooperates. I will get my walk in.
Yea! 💪🏻🏊🏼♀️ I love aqua type workouts. I used to do aquagym and aqua biking last year but stopped due to my surgeries. I may join again next season! Well done !!One of my friends from another team in the challenge shared something posted on her team thread - “Can my health really wait for the perfect week?”
Totally hit home for me. I worked 8 hours straight today no break for lunch and only got up once to fill my water. That’s not what I call healthy. And I certainly don’t feel it this week. I am going to think about this while I am away this weekend and how I can get back to incorporating morning workouts and lunch time walks into my day.
Does anyone else have anything to add? Does this question resonate with you like it did for me?
Food for thought! I don’t know how working moms manage. I’ve been lucky to be able to stay home with the kids and focus solely in taking care of my family and home. It gives me time to really focus on my health and workouts etc. I truly admire those who have full time jobs plus being full time moms plus making time for yourselves. THAT is a true warrior right there. Sending my love to each and every one of you queens 👸🏻 ! Shout out to dads as well! Working ones and stay at home ones. 💪🏻1 -
I am taking the day off and packing for a weekend away with friends in the mountains. There will be a bit of indulgence but also activity - skiing and exploring Banff. I’m focusing on time with friends and family over food.
I must say I'm a bit jealous over your time in Banff. Please share some pics when you get back!!! Love your focus on friends and family over food! What a great strategy. Take every opportunity to do something amazing in Banff, and you'll be fine. Think of this "Elevation Junkie" (my trail name) when you are in Banff.1 -
UTMom81
Thursday Weigh In
Week 2 (I think)
Previous: 166.2
Current: 165.8
Not the bigger loss I'd hoped for, but I'll take it. At least it's GREEN!
Steps for 2/12 = 7,8882 -
I am taking the day off and packing for a weekend away with friends in the mountains. There will be a bit of indulgence but also activity - skiing and exploring Banff. I’m focusing on time with friends and family over food.
I am jealous! I love Banff. When I was posted in Edmonton it was one of my favourite places to go.1 -
WEEK 1 STEP RESULTS
AS A GROUP WE WALKED 516,506 STEPS
TOP 3 STEPPERS
@mari_moulin 135,989 steps
@cardio_enthusiast 95,600 steps
@19shmoo69 89,961 steps
Great stepping all! Let’s see if we can step more in week two.
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Hubby has made reservations at a nice restaurant, but I asked him not to get me chocolate. I will have (actually we will split) this amazing chocolate dessert they have, but it won’t be calling my name for days. It’ll be one and done! I’ll probably skip the wine this year since I’ve only had 2 glasses in about 6-7 months. So I’ll save some calories that way. I will also try to have a big salad for lunch—homemade with control of toppings, to keep calorie count down prior to the big dinner. I will also plan on exercising before work on Friday.
What other strategies are y’all doing?
My husband is the most unromantic guy you can find. So when he said we would go to my favourite restaurant I was shocked. I am going to give up my Friday sanity snack this week. (Small bag of chips and a pop) Like you I will share the dessert and maybe only have a protein shake for lunch.0 -
One of my friends from another team in the challenge shared something posted on her team thread - “Can my health really wait for the perfect week?”
Totally hit home for me. I worked 8 hours straight today no break for lunch and only got up once to fill my water. That’s not what I call healthy. And I certainly don’t feel it this week. I am going to think about this while I am away this weekend and how I can get back to incorporating morning workouts and lunch time walks into my day.
Does anyone else have anything to add? Does this question resonate with you like it did for me?
I am retired so every week should be a perfect week but yet I find myself making excuses to put things off. Excuses like the sidewalks are icy, I can’t leave Molly and I am tired. I think there is a little social anxiety about going to the gym or pool. My health can’t wait. I am 55 and I have waited for the perfect week long enough.
I remember trying to do all this when I was working and the kids were young. It was really hard. I admire those of you working or with young kids because I find losing weight is a full time job in itself.0 -
Thursday check in:
Calories: under
Exercise: 60 minute walk
Water: met goal
No swimming as I ended up babysitting my granddaughters. The pool is closed on Monday as it is a holiday but I will be swimming with my granddaughter on Saturday.0
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