WAISTAWAYS - February 2020 Chat
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I thought yesterday was aerobics day, but it was strength day.. So I started a new strength routine, it's called stong curves, it was fun.. EXCEPT I can't do a proper side plank to save my life... I am able to do it on my knees, but not a full one.. and this is why I need to mix in some pilates in the morning, I obviously need more core work...
This morning I did a 17 minute pilates mat work video and 8 minutes of Barre from the app... Hoping my abs and glutes are a little sore tomorrow, or else I will be sad, because 25 minutes of that was TOUGH...
Yesterday we had turkey pot pies for dinner, they were super yummy. When I used to make them I would put the pie crust in like a pie, ya know, bottom, top and sides. the bottom and sides were my absolute favorite part, I mean who doesn't love a pie crust soaked in turkey gravy... lol... Anyway, now I just put the crust on the top, so it's not horrible, it's 432 calories for one.. I use mini aluminum loaf pans to make them, so it's very easy to calculate the serving size, and calories..
Have a great day !
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PW: 137.0
CW: 136.0
I'm here and I've got a whole pound loss to report! LOL! Considering there was ANOTHER birthday party for my hubbie on Saturday (a "joint" one this time for him and a good friend), and the Superbowl Party, and a ridiculously busy week so far at work.
I'm thinking of retiring, and yet, they keep putting me on committees! I'm on Academic Standards, rewriting the probation levels, I'm writing a new course with others (an integrated reading and writing course to get students into the college writing course with the tools they'll need to be successful more efficiently and effectively -- how's that for a line?) and now, I'm on a "we're rewriting the shared governance" part of the Senate by-laws -- can you contribute? We'll be done by April st, btw....(sure we will!) It's all about meetings, meetings and more meetings. Funny, I keep thinking that when I retire, NO ONE will want to meet with me anymore-- how will THAT feel?! LOL! Hope all is well -- I'm not taking time to read any of the posts, but I'll try to catch up this week. I'm HAPPY about the loss -- but really, it's got to go Dowwwwwnnnnnnn!4 -
Yesterday was good! I did eat back most of my exercise calories but it’s a start. I need to go.... off to try some Pilates! 🤩3
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Weigh day Wed
PW: 175.6
CW: 176.6
Went away for the weekend and mentally having a hard time getting back in the game. Worked hard trying to exercise and eat right while away, and I thought I did good but managed to come back heavier. Dropped a little but was hoping to be back to when I left. Today is a new day and I get to start new.
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@Gidgitgoescrazy Your turkey pot pies sound amazing. And side planks are really hard. Working that core will have you handling them in no time.
@AmyRobF Yay for you. Glad to see you checking in and you’re right it’s a start. You can do this.1 -
Evening friends! Another good night's sleep - I was delighted! All food logged - check. I only have 20 ounces of water in the tank so I need to work hard to get more liquid in me before bed, which is probably only 5 hours away.
So this was also a good day - had a lovely conversation with my son in Virginia over Skype. I finally felt good enough to work a half day (thank goodness I work for myself, and from home!) - I had some household chores to do for the other half of the day.
Happy Hump Day, Team!3 -
This morning I did a 17 minute pilates mat work video and 8 minutes of Barre from the app... Hoping my abs and glutes are a little sore tomorrow, or else I will be sad, because 25 minutes of that was TOUGH...
@Gidgitgoescrazy Vikki, do you use the Balanced Life for Pilates workouts? I know someone somewhere said they did. I know Liselyn does and I do too. Getting a little better with that wonderful program. It is amazing how a little time does so much for your body.0 -
This morning I did a 17 minute pilates mat work video and 8 minutes of Barre from the app... Hoping my abs and glutes are a little sore tomorrow, or else I will be sad, because 25 minutes of that was TOUGH...
@Gidgitgoescrazy Vikki, do you use the Balanced Life for Pilates workouts? I know someone somewhere said they did. I know Liselyn does and I do too. Getting a little better with that wonderful program. It is amazing how a little time does so much for your body.
No, this morning I did a Leslie Sansone Pilates video, but I also have a bunch of other ones, I'm not sure who they are by... You wouldn't believe the amount of exercise videos I own, several still sealed... lol... I had good intentions...
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@offitgoes While away, where were you eating at? As in restaurants or you brought w/you? If out give it a few days for any Na retention to go away. Have found this an issue.4
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Kickboxing this morning
Food yesterday was okay until 2pm when I decided to have nuts, m and m’s etc. just couldn’t figure out how to say no. So, skipped supper.
Today, meals are ok. Had a little Choc covered peanut snack and 1/2 protein bar. Not hungry.... hoping to have a lite lite supper. Maybe just some protein shake.
Anyone else just not interested in an evening meal. I’m just not hungry for one.1 -
Today was pretty good. I got up and did a 14 Pilates workout. Logged everything and ended up under. Dinner was great- Fiesta chicken chowder. Had my daughter’s family for dinner. Then, bounced on my big ball for 42 minutes while yelling at he TV during the SOTU. Very cathartic. Going to try to get up early and do a workout first thing tomorrow so I better head off to bed now. Night all.
I have a video in my head of you on your big ball bouncing and yelling. It is a good way to use the big ball for sure!!1 -
juliemargaretkim wrote: »PW: 137.0
CW: 136.0
I'm here and I've got a whole pound loss to report! LOL! Considering there was ANOTHER birthday party for my hubbie on Saturday (a "joint" one this time for him and a good friend), and the Superbowl Party, and a ridiculously busy week so far at work.
I'm thinking of retiring, and yet, they keep putting me on committees! I'm on Academic Standards, rewriting the probation levels, I'm writing a new course with others (an integrated reading and writing course to get students into the college writing course with the tools they'll need to be successful more efficiently and effectively -- how's that for a line?) and now, I'm on a "we're rewriting the shared governance" part of the Senate by-laws -- can you contribute? We'll be done by April st, btw....(sure we will!) It's all about meetings, meetings and more meetings. Funny, I keep thinking that when I retire, NO ONE will want to meet with me anymore-- how will THAT feel?! LOL! Hope all is well -- I'm not taking time to read any of the posts, but I'll try to catch up this week. I'm HAPPY about the loss -- but really, it's got to go Dowwwwwnnnnnnn!
Your post about all the committees and retiring is SO REAL for me! I was department chair the last 3 years I worked, and I was on umpteen faculty and university level committees, and if anyone said the words "strategic planning" in my presence I about lost it. When you retire, YOU get to choose who and why you meet! And even have a glass of wine or something! Or go for a hike. And yes, people will want to meet with you but you'll have to be very strict with them. No shop talk!
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Kickboxing this morning
Food yesterday was okay until 2pm when I decided to have nuts, m and m’s etc. just couldn’t figure out how to say no. So, skipped supper.
Today, meals are ok. Had a little Choc covered peanut snack and 1/2 protein bar. Not hungry.... hoping to have a lite lite supper. Maybe just some protein shake.
Anyone else just not interested in an evening meal. I’m just not hungry for one.
You're not hungry because you made the choice to eat non-food, it looks like to me. You need more vegetables in your life - even if you only have vegetables for dinner, they are not too filling, and give you lots of good nutrition and fibre. Protein is not the only thing, don't forget! It is hard when you don't say no - but if you're not hungry, you need to switch up to less calorie-dense food so you can stuff yourself and not be full for hours. You can do it!2 -
I think I might have mentioned some high fibre candy called smart sweets.. it has really low net carbs.
You might remember I’m doing a blood sugar experiment right now..I ate a bag and my blood sugar soared to 8.6 or 155 in 1 hour. So I went on line and Reddit members are complaining that it has an ingredient that converts to sugar in your body.
BEWARE!!3 -
HEADS UP! Weigh-ins due -
Still due today:
@evelynladams527
@cedarfoxy
Due tomorrow:
@cory17
I hope everyone is having a terrific day. I have been really busy and will catch up tomorrow morning!1 -
@micki48 Steps: 6,201
@jugar 186.8
I have a video in my head of you on your big ball bouncing and yelling. It is a good way to use the big ball for sure!![/quote]
Here’s a fun video for y’all bouncing on balls.
https://youtu.be/6amRqbEj4rs
It’s been around for a while but I like it.
I’m enjoying reading your posts (everyone) and imagine each of you in your respective homes and environments living, exercising, eating, planning..,sleeping. Pretty amazing group.
I’m really loving my new job. It’s not only that it’s a mile from home and I can see my favorite mountain from side streets as well as the parking lot at work; I have the chance to exercise in my favorite warm therapy pool while I’m on the clock!
Fabulous, I tell you!
More soon. I’m about to clean up and head for bed. 6:00 comes early.
And we’re due for a bunch of snow and mixed precipitation beginning in the wee hours. Oh, goody!
Maybe it’ll be around long enough to snowshoe this weekend! I sure hope so. I’ll get a photo of “my” mountain to post tomorrow.
Sleep tight!
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Happy Wednesday!
It has been a very busy week for me. Lots of new kids just started at my school this week so tons of crying going on. It makes for some long sessions! Quite a bit of paperwork and sometimes I get late notice on stuff! I am finally back to my morning workouts but tired. My husband kindly pointed out I've been crabby last night. I planned a nice crab dinner for him and I tonight after the kids go to bed. It will be nice to have a moment to stop and just be us. No worries about work, laundry or kids homework. Bonus- who knew crab legs were pretty low in calories! I'm just trying to keep working out, drinking water, logging and staying positive. It just isn't feeling so natural this week but I'm pushing on. My husband said do what you can and move forward. I'm going to take his advice and keep plugging away.5 -
@evelynladams527 😂🤣😂🤣😂 ⚽️ 🏀1
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Food at work is sooo tempting. I mentioned before how much I ❤️ pizza. Work bought lunch for our team today which was a whole medium pizza for each person. I didn’t place my order because I was not going to stay for lunch. They caught me on my way out and said they were going to send my pizza with my boss so he can bring it to the office in the afternoon. I said ok and thank you. I went to the gym did 50 minutes on elliptical and went home and ate my lunch which was chicken, green beans, and brown rice. Went to the office and I told my boss he can have my pizza. He was happy because he was going to take it home to his son. I did open the box to look at it and it looked soooo good but I didn’t do it. Definitely a NSV (non scale victory). But I did have 1 macaroon after dinner 😊6
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You all make me laugh - crabs, and big balls, and NO PIZZA! A macaroon was deserved.2
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Feb 5 water check in: none.
Today was a bad day.3 -
Hi all! Happy waning Wednesday! I just wanted to share my post from the moderator's challenge and also share a NSV today. I went to the GYN to have an ultrasound of my uterine lining (that whole too many periods, peri-menopausal thing). I was so worried that I would have to have another biopsy, which honestly are pretty painful in my opinion. Well, after the ultrasound my doctor informed me that it was not necessary. YAY! And even more, when they took my blood pressure before I went in, it was 126/76. That's one of the best readings I've had in a long time!! Exercise really does work. It really does!!!!
Here's my response to today's question: (If you haven't been over to participate or just read, you should head over.)
What keeps you going? What inspires you to keep at it when you don't want to?
This is the first time that I have kept going and I don't plan to stop ever. What keeps me going is the desire to improve my health once and for all. Having the support of this group is a big part of inspiring me to keep at it. I have learned so much about not quitting, eating healthy, making exercise a habit and how my body works. When I feel my motivation slipping the single most important thing I do to keep me inspired is to go to our team feed, sometimes others, and moderators' challenges and start reading. It works every time. Knowing we are all in this together and nothing I am experiencing is exclusive to me, helps me know that I can do this.
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@bunnybuns1111 good for you! Yikes, your work has a lot of temptation. If they have a suggestion box, maybe some non food surprises would be a nice change of pace ☺️ You are doing great and so tough! Keep being awesome and no sweat over a macaroon.
@micki48 I have used the balanced life videos in the past and they are great. I have a folding pilates reformer that I love the most. I haven't gotten bored with it yet so haven't bothered to search out any videos. My favorite is doing balanced life videos outside in the grass when it's warm out. I have a long wait ahead of me before I can do that again!3 -
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I am having a rough week. I didn't meal prep on Sunday due to hosting a Super Bowl party. I have been eating a lot of carbs, which have left me feeling tired. Due to my lack of energy, I haven't been working out or cleaning my house. This has left me feeling stressed and wanting to eat....more carbs!!!
Why do I keep going? I need the energy to keep up with my 4 children and classroom of Kindergarteners. Honestly, my weight has been the same, give or take 5 pounds, for the last 4 years. When I workout and eat healthy, I just feel better.
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Yesterday was frustrating, my hot water heater still isn't fixed...
But I got home and decided I was going to leave the hubby to deal with it, and I would just accept what he decides, so I went and I did my video, put the 1st one in, and it kinda annoyed me, so I went with the one I normally do, but I after the 3rd interval, I was just so not feeling it, so I took it down a notch, still did all the moves, just without the normal vigor... Normally I get home eat dinner, do house stuff for an hour, then exercise, but last night with the hubby dealing with the plumber I didn't want to start dinner till he left, so I reversed it, and I think 45 minutes of aerobics needs more energy than I had in me before dinner... But I thoroughly enjoyed my dinner, lol. It was a quick one, we split a Digiorno Thin Crust Pepperoni and peppers pizza, and I cut up a potato and made fries in the air fryer...
Ugh, that reminds me I forgot to take the sausage out for tonights dinner...
I did yoga this morning, and my abs are sore, so the pilates did it's job yesterday, I think I am going to alternate Pilates and yoga for my morning workouts..
I am starting to work on my Ireland trip a little more, and think about what I should pack, I don't want to take my large suitcase, I want to only take my medium one, we are doing 1 night in Dublin, 4 nights in Killarney, and 3 nights in Adare.. I can do laundry while I am there, and I don't have any problem wearing the same jeans a few days, my problem is SHOES, I am a shoe *kitten*.. I will change my shoes 3 times in a day. the concept of 2 pairs of shoes for 10 days worries me... and I know they need to be broken in, so I need to get them asap.. So I am thinking a pair of waterproof hiking but lightweight shoes, and a pair of comfy walkable all day ankle boots, that can be worn with jeans, and a pair of leggings... Is that what you would take ? We will be going on hikes and such, but also out for nice dinners...4 -
@KellyBgetsfit I totally know how you feel. Kindergarten is a ton of work! It can really be draining to spend all day at work working with kids and come home to your kids and do it some more. Keep at it. You're bound to have a break through. I tried many times and would get to the same feeling you have and give up. I finally made it over the hump this past year. I think the best advice I got was to be kind and patient with yourself. You're human and it isn't going to be perfect, but keep at it. Hang in there. That 3 day weekend is coming soon.4
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