DOWNSIZERS - February 2020 Chat

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  • 19shmoo69
    19shmoo69 Posts: 1,310 Member
    I am now curious what a Banff is. I'll have to Duckduckgo it.
    I reread my Valentine post and it sounds a bit yuck. To possibly redeem myself I'll share something I did for my wife. I made a promise that for a year she would never have wilted flowers. So every week and sometimes twice a week I bought her a bouquet.

    My steps for 2/13 are 20169.
  • UTMom81
    UTMom81 Posts: 1,533 Member
    19shmoo69 wrote: »
    I am now curious what a Banff is. I'll have to Duckduckgo it.
    I reread my Valentine post and it sounds a bit yuck. To possibly redeem myself I'll share something I did for my wife. I made a promise that for a year she would never have wilted flowers. So every week and sometimes twice a week I bought her a bouquet.

    My steps for 2/13 are 20169.

    Banff is a national park in Canada that is supposed to be spectacular! On my bucket list!!!
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  • UTMom81
    UTMom81 Posts: 1,533 Member
    edited February 2020
    Thursday Check In

    Calories: right on my limit
    Exercise: bike routine before work and lots of steps at work
    Water: if I could count Diet Coke, I’d be great! :#

    Tomorrow: try to resist!

    NSV, I was in the workroom at a school today and there were cupcakes that looked great. I was able to resist by thinking, “they are probably stale and as much flu as there is around, someone probably sneezed on them.” I’m not taking credit for that strategy though. It was shared with me in a different group! But it DID work!
  • mari_moulin
    mari_moulin Posts: 3,717 Member
    edited February 2020
    Daily Check-in: Thursday 02/13

    Calories: Under ! 🎉
    Water: 2.250L
    Steps: 23,712
    Exercise: Gym Session (❤️+💪🏻) and an hour of Pilates

    The scale is down again today so alls good. I’ve been sticking to the plan and managed to come in under yesterday. I did a trial session of Pilates yesterday evening and I’m planning on buying 10 sessions starting in March. I’ve been put on a wait list so fingers crossed I can join. I’ve just had my breakfast and about to get the crew ready for work/school then headed for my last gym session for the week. Plan on changing it up a bit from the treadmill this morning. Maybe the step climber or the elliptical? I’ll see which one I feel inspired to do. I have to say how happy I am with how my snacking has improved. Making it like a meal has been a game changer. I still have my weak moments where I go in search for something but usually if I do grab something it will be a fruit. I’ve allowed myself a few sweet treats for dessert to satisfy that craving while making it a part of my planned meal and staying within goal. I’ve also really improved on weekends. I’m planning on maintaining again this weekend and it will be hard as I have a wine and cheese dinner planned on Saturday night. How am I gonna pull that one off?

    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.
  • jennt817
    jennt817 Posts: 74 Member
    Jennt817

    Pw: 140.6
    CW: 140.2

    Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!! Have a wonderful day!!💕😊💕
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,828 Member
    lindamtuck2018
    PW 206.4
    CW 203.4

    I am surprised as I ate more than usual this week. I try to keep my average calories around 1400 but this week I was sitting at approximately 1580 all week.
  • Kres567
    Kres567 Posts: 1,158 Member
    Username: kres567
    Weigh in week: 2
    Weigh in day: Friday
    Previous weight: 213.4
    Current weight: 213.4

    So happy with this after the week I’ve had!
  • cardio_enthusiast
    cardio_enthusiast Posts: 639 Member
    Steps
    Wednesday 12-February 9855 steps
    Thursday 13-February 8102 steps
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,828 Member
    Friday check in:

    Calories: over
    Exercise: 40 minute walk
    Water: met goal

    I really enjoyed our dinner out tonight. It has been a while since we went out without grandkids tagging along. Tomorrow I plan on a minimum 30 minimum walk and some pool time with my granddaughter.
  • 19shmoo69
    19shmoo69 Posts: 1,310 Member
    I need to find a way to drink more coffee. Today is a rest day. I need to find a way to drink more coffee. My lower back is hurting. I need to find a way to drink more coffee. My steps for today 2/14 are 19180. I need to find a way to drink more coffee.
  • mari_moulin
    mari_moulin Posts: 3,717 Member
    Weekly Weigh-In:

    Username: mari_moulin
    Weigh in week: 2
    Weigh in day: Saturday
    Previous weight: 189.6
    Current weight: 188.8

    Daily Check-in: Friday 02/14

    Calories: Over 🤷🏻‍♀️
    Water: 2.250L
    Steps: 13,876
    Exercise: Gym session (❤️+ 💪🏻)

    Happy Saturday! Welp this wasn’t the loss I was hoping for this week but it’s a loss. It’s been going at a snails pace so I don’t know why I’m slightly disappointed about this if it’s exactly what was expected. However on a much better note, my measurements are all down as well which I can totally now feel in my clothes! I’m no longer doing the dance to get my trousers over my hips!! And I’m no longer sucking it in to close my belt lol. So good change is happening I just need to learn a little more patience. Slow and steady.....slow and steady.

    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 (❤️+💪🏻 M, T, T, F)
    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.
  • FormerlyFit48
    FormerlyFit48 Posts: 45 Member
    FormerlyFit48
    Beginning 225
    Last 222.5
    Current 222

    Frustrated but motivated. Shots I’m my knees yesterday so hopefully more exercising this week
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,828 Member
    19shmoo69 wrote: »
    I need to find a way to drink more coffee. Today is a rest day. I need to find a way to drink more coffee. My lower back is hurting. I need to find a way to drink more coffee. My steps for today 2/14 are 19180. I need to find a way to drink more coffee.

    I need your steps from Thursday. I always can drink more coffee. ☕️
  • mylifeasoliveoil
    mylifeasoliveoil Posts: 151 Member
    Weekly Weigh in:

    Username: mylifeasoliveoil
    Previous weight: 218 lbs
    Current Weight: 216.5 lbs
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,828 Member
    Saturday check in:

    Calories: way over
    Exercise: none and steps not met
    Water: not near enough

    Week 3 goals:
    1. Stay within my calorie goal average for rest of week.
    2. Swim Wednesday and Thursday
    3. Walk minimum 30 minutes Monday to Saturday
    4. 9000 steps/ day Monday to Saturday
    5. Get up and move every time my Fitbit reminds me

    Today was a bust. My binge eating got the better of me. Unfortunately, even though I have done all the steps to learn to manage it, it rears it head every now and then. I didn’t close my diary as I didn’t want to know what I would weigh in 5 weeks if I ate this way every day.

  • 19shmoo69
    19shmoo69 Posts: 1,310 Member
    19shmoo69 wrote: »
    I am now curious what a Banff is. I'll have to Duckduckgo it.
    I reread my Valentine post and it sounds a bit yuck. To possibly redeem myself I'll share something I did for my wife. I made a promise that for a year she would never have wilted flowers. So every week and sometimes twice a week I bought her a bouquet.

    My steps for 2/13 are 20169.

    Here you go Thursday 2/13 steps are 20169.
    Saturday 2/15 steps are 18708.
  • gharvey2753
    gharvey2753 Posts: 67 Member
    Week 3 weigh in
    gharvey2753
    Previous: 165.2 ibs
    Current 165.8 ibs

    Struggled a bit with cravings this week but battled through. Overall calories out was about 7,000 more than calories in so expected so be down 2ibs but even though the scales say I’m not I feel I am so could be water weight. Have a good week everyone!
  • 19shmoo69
    19shmoo69 Posts: 1,310 Member
    19shmoo69
    Week three
    Sunday
    P. W. 245
    C. W. 248
  • girlfacedolly
    girlfacedolly Posts: 39 Member
    Username: girlfacedolly
    Weigh in week: 3
    Weigh in day: sun
    Previous Weight: 170
    Today's Weight: 167.3

    Ran 8 miles yesterday in the crazy 16° weather we were having. Did my best not to eat back all the calories but eat enough to refuel. Felt pretty good so I did ok.
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,828 Member
    Week 3 weigh in
    gharvey2753
    Previous: 165.2 ibs
    Current 165.8 ibs

    Struggled a bit with cravings this week but battled through. Overall calories out was about 7,000 more than calories in so expected so be down 2ibs but even though the scales say I’m not I feel I am so could be water weight. Have a good week everyone!

    Definitely sounds like some water weight. Drink lots of water as this will help.
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,828 Member
    Username: girlfacedolly
    Weigh in week: 3
    Weigh in day: sun
    Previous Weight: 170
    Today's Weight: 167.3

    Ran 8 miles yesterday in the crazy 16° weather we were having. Did my best not to eat back all the calories but eat enough to refuel. Felt pretty good so I did ok.

    Well you did great! Congrats on the awesome week!
  • zuzu_smartypants
    zuzu_smartypants Posts: 15 Member
    Zuzu_smartypants
    Weigh in week 3
    Weigh in day: Sunday
    Previous weight: 144lbs
    Current weight: 145lbs

    Didn't have time to workout last weeks and had 1 or 2 cheat meals :neutral:
    Planning to meal prep for next week to reduce unhealthy food cravings
  • hannahhooter
    hannahhooter Posts: 129 Member
    Hannahhooter
    Weigh in week 3
    Weigh in day: Sunday
    Previous weight: not sure
    Current weight: 260.0

    I've been out of the country for work the past 2 weeks and didn't have a scale I haven't been able to keep track very well. Now that im home I'm ready to get back into things.
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,828 Member
    Hannahhooter
    Weigh in week 3
    Weigh in day: Sunday
    Previous weight: not sure
    Current weight: 260.0

    I've been out of the country for work the past 2 weeks and didn't have a scale I haven't been able to keep track very well. Now that im home I'm ready to get back into things.


    Travelling makes things difficult. I am sure things will bounce back to normal now that you are home.
  • lindamtuck2018
    lindamtuck2018 Posts: 9,828 Member
    Zuzu_smartypants
    Weigh in week 3
    Weigh in day: Sunday
    Previous weight: 144lbs
    Current weight: 145lbs

    Didn't have time to workout last weeks and had 1 or 2 cheat meals :neutral:
    Planning to meal prep for next week to reduce unhealthy food cravings


    Meal prep will make a big difference. I am retired so I don’t meal prep as such but I do know what I am having each night for supper. It makes a difference in ordering takeout for us.
  • UTMom81
    UTMom81 Posts: 1,533 Member
    All I can say is, I’m glad this weekend is behind me and I hope I can show some self-control tomorrow and the rest of the week! It’s time for...
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  • jugar
    jugar Posts: 10,262 Member
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    Sorry for the delay! Here are the results for WEEK 2 of the February F2F Challenge at last.

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    PLACE TEAM by PERCENTAGE LOST
    1st Downsizers 0.40%
    2nd WaistAways 0.37%
    3rd Mission Slimpossibles 0.24%

    PLACE TEAM by POUNDS LOST
    1st Downsizers 18.8 Lbs
    2nd WaistAways 16.5
    3rd Mission Slimpossibles 13.2 Lbs

    PLACE INDIVIDUAL by PERCENTAGE LOST
    1st @kayla7303 2.83%
    2nd @Kguin0323 2.46%
    3rd @mrsjar5311 2.29%

    PLACE INDIVIDUAL by POUNDS LOST
    1st @kayla7303 5.4 Lbs
    2nd @Jen_967 4.8 Lbs
    3rd @kguin0323 4.4 Lbs

    HONORABLE MENTIONS
    @Pearl4686
    @Wilsonkellies
    @Jen_967
    @Kpaige428
    @apple852hk
    @Lindamtuck2018
    @rosieposiesrl
    @Gidgitgoescrazy
    @samuel860

    Once again the Downsizers have outdone themselves! The crown is well deserved :smiley:
    Here are your top 3:

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