WAISTAWAYS - February 2020 Chat
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PW 159.7
CW 159.4
Not as much of a loss as I was hoping for but I will take it especially because shark week just started. I felt that I was really good with my diet this week. Good with water. Good with sleep. Good with the gym. Went 5 days this week. No lifting this week because I’m resting my tennis elbow. Did elliptical all gym days. Did fasted cardio this morning and plan to go to taekwondo this evening.4 -
Everyone, this is your reminder that scales do not discriminate! They are weighing fat, but also skin, bones, muscle, glycogen, water, poop and all the other bits that make up you. Just because those numbers go up does not mean you aren't still doing a FABULOUS job of reducing body fat, increasing muscle and becoming the healthiest best version of you.
Thanks @Terytha! I love this. Important reminder to us all. 👍🏻💫2 -
Keeping what Amber said in mind about scales and weight, I will not be discouraged by the higher unofficial numbers so far this week.
Since it’s February, I remeasured myself. Since the end of December, I have lost an inch in my waist, two in my bust, and some in my legs. When I started a year ago, my legs (not my biggest part for sure) were 26 inches. They are now 22 inches. I have lost over 5 inches in my waist in the last year. I can certainly feel it in the way clothes fit.
Also sizes are a joke. Don’t ever take them seriously. They are contrived numbers that don’t represent who you are. I can wear clothes from an 18 to a 12. My size isn’t different, just the numbers they decide to put inside of clothing.
You are amazing! Don’t forget to love yourself. 🥰🤗💫4 -
Since doing massive workouts 2 weeks ago & donating blood, I feel zapped of energy. I should have supplemented iron that week after donating. My legs feel like logs on the bike. I did a 6.3 mile run this past Sunday just to do something different. I had a cheater weekend, and the 1.5 pounds are slowly making their way down. But still, I press on! Go team! Every little bit counts. Don't eat your exercise calories...
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Happy Friday!
We're having a great ice and snow storm today - ice all last night, snow all day today. It's coming down to beat the band. I wish I were staying here to get out there on the snowshoes for the next few days! But it will be great to see my daughter. We talk often, but that just isn't the same thing as hanging out.
So far this week as a team we are holding steady. Not much gain or loss - it seems to be balancing out. We are maintaining, which, in my mind, is kind of what winter is about. That said, some of you are doing a great job on the steady losses - balancing out the rest - thanks!
@evelynladams527 and anyone else -
If you're looking for the February daily questions - here is the page with today's, and you can go from there:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10783307/leaping-groundhogs-the-02-2020-questions-challenge/p7
Or any time, just go to the F2F landing page (click on the link under all the messages, or at the top of the page where the logo is). It is under "Announcements" and is called the Leaping Groundhog Challenge. Silly, but I was in one of those moods...
Geez! How'd it get to be Friday already? Good grief. Well, I'll catch up with two days of thoughts so I won't have as much hanging out there to think about and read.
Inspirations - hmmm...I admit that I haven't had that many over the years. It's part of the old negative self-talk which I'm moving away from day by day. I agree that reading peer reviewed studies is best for solid information although I do enjoy reading personal accounts with humor (I'd like to borrow that one, @jugar!) A book I started to read a few months ago (have yet to finish but it's calling to me). It's called, "Ravenous - a food lover's journey from obsession to freedom" by Dayna Macy. If you can't find it and would like to read it after me, let me know. I'll be happy to share.
Day 4 question: What keeps me going when I don't want to? Thinking about Mom and how she's still pretty darned active for being 89 yrs old...I really want to be that perky when I'm her age, if at all possible. It makes me push a little harder when I remember that she walks, works out, and does aquatic exercises frequently. She even has weekly Tai Chi. I'm proud of her. One thing that I noticed just the other day was doing a quick up-hill-power-walk (when I heard someone walking quickly up behind me leaving work); I was able to maintain my speed without being winded. That amazes me! Just 2 months ago, Emily (older daughter) and I walked up a similar hill in the cemetary next door to our house and I was super winded - embarrassingly so. She tried making me feel better by explaining how conditioning works and how things will improve, yadda, yadda. I knew that, already and now, I'll have to thank her for reminding me about that info (and admitting that she was right!!) because it's actually happening.
Another thing that keeps me going is peer support. Yep-you guessed it-that'd be YOU here at F2F. It helps a lot to know that you're out there experiencing life as it comes and jugging cravings and needs just like me. There's a small gym at work which I'll get to starting next week. I want to improve my hiking skills using the elliptical as well as the stationary bikes. It's time to get measurements of my body so I can compare every couple of months.
Enjoy the evening all you lovely beings. May you all feel the blessings surrounding you for a delightful and pleasantly surprising weekend.
More soon!
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Andreabroadley wrote: »I have a feeling I will be a maintainer this week.. But ok by me.
It is snowing a relative ton in Toronto right now. Going to put the parka on and go out for a hair cut. I think Yonge Street should be cleared so should be able to walk a few blocks. Then I am going to do some "running on the spot" with Pahla B on Youtube. She is pretty hilarious and quite cute.
@Andreabroadley Thanks for name dropping Pahla B I checked her out. Can’t wait to have tome to do a workout. She never stops talking. 🤣PW 210
CW 209
I worked out three times this week. That’s a good start. I plan on exercising at least five times this coming week. Water intake has been good for sure....constantly going to the bathroom!
@AmyRobF Congratulations on your loss. It’s great to see your effort paying off. Keep at it. 🥰
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Still need Friday weights for some folks. You know who you are. 😉
Also please get those weekly steps in everyone. 👟👟💫💫0 -
Whoooo!
I have finally arrived in my airport hotel in Montreal after a crazy day with tons of snow, big highway accidents and blockages, hotel restaurant that was not serving because people did not make it to work (I really, really needed food at that moment!), and finally a lovely meal at the hotel across the way. I feel better now But I did have a large glass of wine with dinner...
Thanks for catching things up @micki48 - that is a huge help. I hope I'll get off the ground in the morning tomorrow, and then everything should be fine. I'll let you know if I get stranded! The trip from Magog to Montreal is usually 90 minutes, and today it was 2.5 hours, then getting out to the airport area was another hour, etc. etc. It is a pretty normal storm, but it is Friday and traffic was nuts. And accidents - there was a huge tour bus, a tow truck, and a few SUVs in the median on the way in to Montreal! Needless to say, police and ambulance in abundance.
So here are the weigh-ins still needed up to the end of business today:
@cedarfoxy
@mrsjar5311
@mrs_chivonne
@mbutler2013
@robertefortier536
And due Saturday:
@evangsimmons170
@matthewsfive
@Micki48
@lovethyneighbor
Thanks for another lovely week. I enjoy everyone's posts, thoughts, challenges, triumphs, and questions. Keep it up!2 -
Since doing massive workouts 2 weeks ago & donating blood, I feel zapped of energy. I should have supplemented iron that week after donating. My legs feel like logs on the bike. I did a 6.3 mile run this past Sunday just to do something different. I had a cheater weekend, and the 1.5 pounds are slowly making their way down. But still, I press on! Go team! Every little bit counts. Don't eat your exercise calories...
Absolutely EVERY little bit counts. You've got this!1 -
PW 183
CW 180.2
Better than last week.😁6 -
robertefortier536 wrote: »PW 183
CW 180.2
Better than last week.😁
Rock on!! 😁1 -
PW: 153.2
CW: 153.2
Sorry guys no weight lost this week. I’ve been down with the flu all week and now my 7 year old has it. It’s been a rough week...5 -
@jugar wow, travel sounds like a nightmare and glad you got some food. Hope travel goes better tomorrow and stay safe!2
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Whoooo!
I have finally arrived in my airport hotel in Montreal after a crazy day with tons of snow, big highway accidents and blockages, hotel restaurant that was not serving because people did not make it to work (I really, really needed food at that moment!), and finally a lovely meal at the hotel across the way. I feel better now But I did have a large glass of wine with dinner...
Thanks for catching things up @micki48 - that is a huge help. I hope I'll get off the ground in the morning tomorrow, and then everything should be fine. I'll let you know if I get stranded! The trip from Magog to Montreal is usually 90 minutes, and today it was 2.5 hours, then getting out to the airport area was another hour, etc. etc. It is a pretty normal storm, but it is Friday and traffic was nuts. And accidents - there was a huge tour bus, a tow truck, and a few SUVs in the median on the way in to Montreal! Needless to say, police and ambulance in abundance.
So here are the weigh-ins still needed up to the end of business today:
@cedarfoxy
@mrsjar5311
@mrs_chivonne
@mbutler2013
@robertefortier536
And due Saturday:
@evangsimmons170
@matthewsfive
@Micki48
@lovethyneighbor
Thanks for another lovely week. I enjoy everyone's posts, thoughts, challenges, triumphs, and questions. Keep it up!
Still very swollen from surgery. Could I skip this week please?4 -
matthewsfive
Feb week 1
PW 176
CW 176
Tried really hard this week, was hoping to get to a weight loss to hit my goal of losing 100 pounds by the end of the month. Down 93.4 pounds Since Jan 11 2019. Goal is so close, just need to get there.7 -
Saturday weigh in
Week 1
PW 190.9
CW 192.7
I’m going to hold tight to what Amber said, the scale does not discriminate. It’s been a pretty good week.3 -
lovethyneighbor
CW: 214.23 -
STEPS
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Happy Friday night!
I made it to Alberta! It has been a great day - flight, lots of sushi for lunch, drive to Wainwright, visits, and ending up with an army birthday party with lots of people, including a few kids who were totally hilarious. I'm definitely ready for bed! I did not get any workout in, but had some airport steps all over the place and will get some exercise tomorrow for sure. Right now, I'm going to go put up Sunday's question on the leaping groundhogs challenge, and call it a night.
Tally ho!4 -
Steps
2/7 = 6168
2/8 = 3800
I took yesterday off, I logged what I ate, and stayed under calories. But instead of exercising, I organized... I cleaned out and shredded two large bins of old paper work, cleaned out the linen closet, my desk drawer, the bath closet, my make up/skincare drawers... it felt good..I mean really good. I needed that, I needed to take some time and put life back in order instead of solely focusing on "am I losing weight"...
Today I am going to the park to walk, then the grocery store, then I'll prep for the week ahead.. not sure what to have for lunch this week, hopefully something pops in my head soon...
Have a great day !4 -
matthewsfive wrote: »matthewsfive
Feb week 1
PW 176
CW 176
Tried really hard this week, was hoping to get to a weight loss to hit my goal of losing 100 pounds by the end of the month. Down 93.4 pounds Since Jan 11 2019. Goal is so close, just need to get there.
This is going to be some fantastic celebration! You are so close...1 -
Happy Sunday!
I have just finished up the week's tallies, and even though we came in last, we did lose 5.9 pounds! There have been weeks when a team gains, so we should at least be proud that we avoided that fate!
Our top 3 losers for the week are:
@robertefortier536
@lovethyneighbor
@evelynladams527
Well done! It is not an easy time of year, at least for those of us in the midst of winter, job changes, and just life (hmmm that means all of us, right??) but congrats are in order for the 3 of you making it work!
I'm off to enjoy the Alberta outdoors, the horses, and then breakfast at "Two Old Guys" - a restaurant run by, you guessed it, two old guys. They are hilarious and they make a mean breakfast. Yesterday I did not check off a single box in the habit tracker, so today I had better get with it!
Have a good one, all 5 -
Here's my weigh in:
PW - 178.2
CW - 176.43 -
Sunday weigh in: 199.6
And I'm stuck again. It feels like an extra hard struggle since the new year started.
Oh well. Sorry I didn't check in yesterday. We were at a lacrosse game until very late and I screamed my voice raw so I was pretty exhausted. I drank lots of water for my sore throat anyway. =P4 -
Super Sunday to you all. I, like @jugar and @Gidgitgoescrazy, sort of took yesterday off. Headed down to Charlotte to see my son and his gf, but also my daughter was car shopping. So busy day keeping a toddler happy (she was VERY happy). Not a lot of water, probably half of what I normally get. I did do Pilates before we left, logged all food (I was over) and got those last steps in after we got home to get to 8.5k. Today should be better. Hope to drink lots of water, go to gym, and a quick trip to Costco.
Get those last steps in real soon. I’ll be tallying in a few hours.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR TOP THREE LOSERS.
Well done!!!
@robertefortier536
@lovethyneighbor
@evelynladams5273 -
CONGRATULATIONS to Team Downsizers for STAYING IN THE GREEN with 60.7%!!!
Stay focused and your team could be the winners next week!! 3 -
PW: 151
CW: 150.5
Whew! Made it. I didn't want to be in the red. I won't eat as many calories this weekend as last week.
Ran 6.3 miles this morning. Still colder than I like. Had chicken noodle soup for breakfast/lunch with extra 3oz of chicken, flaxseed, hot sauce, & about 8 cups of extra water. (In a big bowl! 😊). Looking forward to Sunday nachos! (In the same bowl.)
Looking forward to getting under 150 this week. No eating workout calories! Contain the calories!3
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