WAISTAWAYS TEAM CHAT - March 2020
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@jugar 183.2
Jan 17 Johannes van den Bosch appointed governor general of Dutch East Indies.
Feb 6 1st appearance of cholera in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Feb 6 US ship destroys Sumatran village in retaliation for piracy.
Feb 12 Ecuador annexes Galapagos Islands.
Feb 13 First appearance of cholera in London.
In mid-March, the founder of the Mormon Church was beaten, tarred, and feathered in Ohio.
Interesting to notice the outbreak timing of cholera, eh?!
Happy Friday!
Remember, we can be the ones to step back, breathe calmly, and sit this dance out. Do other activities instead!
I saw an inexpensive DIY treadmill. Stand at the sink counter, pour a goodly amount of dish soap or even a bit of laundry detergent onto the floor and in bare feet, start walking as though on a treadmill. The soap makes your feet nice and slippery and you can increase speed as you warm up. The floor is going to be really clean soon!4 -
PW 157.6
CW 156.5
Probably lost the lb this week because I’ve been so stressed. Didn’t workout all week. Went for a walk 1x. Not eating that well because my stomach is in a knot.
I’m an ortho nurse practitioner. All elective surgeries and office visits have been canceled. I don’t know where they are going to re-assign me to. Scared of the supply shortage and that I won’t have the proper personal protective equipment. Scared that I could bring it home to my husband.8 -
PW 210
CW 209
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@bunnybuns1111 - you are one of the people with the toughest work right now. I wish there was something more to say than that you have all our support and admiration. And I certainly hope that you will be issued with the best protective equipment, and that anyone who has masks, etc. at home will do the right thing and bring them to the hospital or clinic where they are most needed. Many distance hugs coming your way
@evelynladams527 - interesting year there - cholera. Ugh. But having really, really clean feet (and floors) will help with that
My year this morning is a really boring one - 1152. It was a Leap Year, but since it was so dull otherwise, I looked for other things. There is a series of comic books that fit the bill. This little feller looks ready to take on anything. AND there are snowshoes!!!
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@evangsimmons170
PW 353.8
CW 349
Staying at home and cooking instead of going to a restaurant must be working, not that I did that every day. Plus I've been doing Leslie Sansone workout videos too. Hopefully, we will all come out of this global disaster thinner, stronger, and wiser.
Picture it. It's the year 3490. If the planet can survive another 1200+ years, I suspect it will look a lot like The Jetsons, for those of us old enough to remember that cartoon. I can't even imagine anything else lol.😄8 -
PW: 220.0
CW: 219.8
This is a very small loss and I could not be happier. Honestly I couldn't have wept when I saw I had a loss. This date is far in the future! I will be 216 years old. Carbs are taking a big role in my diet and that needs to change.
Dear Carbs,
I can't see you as often anymore. Your clingy and you won't leave me alone. I need more variety in my life. Tell sugar it's clingy too.
It's not me, it's you,
Kristi
@evelynladams527 I have a small house and 3 kids and it's house cleaning day! I could set up a few "treadmill" stations and have really clean floors!
@micki48 Stuck waiting is the worst part! Hope you are in the clear and everyone stays healthy.
@bunnybuns1111 I'm so sorry. You are really in a tough position. Thank you for the work you do. Hopefully the administration will make the right decisions and keeps you safe. You are so appreciated.6 -
evangsimmons170 wrote: »@evangsimmons170
PW 353.8
CW 349
Staying at home and cooking instead of going to a restaurant must be working, not that I did that every day. Plus I've been doing Leslie Sansone workout videos too. Hopefully, we will all come out of this global disaster thinner, stronger, and wiser.
Picture it. It's the year 3490. If the planet can survive another 1200+ years, I suspect it will look a lot like The Jetsons, for those of us old enough to remember that cartoon. I can't even imagine anything else lol.😄
Great loss! Your cooking is doing you a lot of good
I think you are right that we will come out of this thinner, stronger, and wiser. But let's just hope the Jetsons have figured out electric flying cars, right? 1 -
Happy Friday all!
So I was getting really really anxious earlier this week, all the news (domestic and global) was just so awful. As well as Covid 19, we were being told about truly selfish acts, such as people stockpiling when they were shopping and therefore leaving little or nothing for the vulnerable and elderly. Or buying up masks and gloves that are required by the heroes and heroines that are caring for the worst affected victims of this virus! Honestly, I despair.
Hubby noticed that I was "literally diminishing in front of me" because I was letting all of the negativity totally engulf me. So we sat down and looked at the facts. There is evidence all around us of wonderful acts of kindness, we see it in our families, in our neighbours, in our communities and elsewhere. I needed to remember that.
Consuming social media and news every hour is poisonous - there's only so much negativity that we can cope with, and the truth is that the news is getting worse every day.
I have plenty to do here - my work continues (I'm an online English language teacher), I have a few house interior projects to get underway and I am struggling through my online Spanish lessons too. And I quilt for pleasure.
So it was clear that I needed to create a new normal.
Here it is:
We used to go to bed with the radio on (tuned to a news channel) and normally wake up with the radio too. We don't do that anymore.
I work out first thing in the morning, have coffee and then I shower.
Now I take our dog out for a walk after my shower (this means that I need to get changed and can't stay in my sweats all day too!)
When we get back from walking, I go to my studio to work (and don't go into any social media while I'm online).
After lunch I have a craft hour - with a podcast for company.
Then I finish my day at 6pm.
And 6pm is when Ben and I finally sit down and watch and discuss the news.
We've been doing this for the past 3 days and I feel so much better now!6 -
evangsimmons170 wrote: »@evangsimmons170
PW 353.8
CW 349
Staying at home and cooking instead of going to a restaurant must be working, not that I did that every day. Plus I've been doing Leslie Sansone workout videos too. Hopefully, we will all come out of this global disaster thinner, stronger, and wiser.
Picture it. It's the year 3490. If the planet can survive another 1200+ years, I suspect it will look a lot like The Jetsons, for those of us old enough to remember that cartoon. I can't even imagine anything else lol.😄
Great loss! Your cooking is doing you a lot of good I think you are right that we will come out of this thinner, stronger, and wiser. But let's just hope the Jetsons have figured out electric flying cars, right?
Plus everyone will be working from home. 😄2 -
PW 178
CW 1775 -
@YinxFed I love your methods to recentre and get away from the toxic negativity. It is so easy to get engulfed in the news and updates, both local and distant, and all the political hoo hah. Well done! And thank you for explaining it in detail - I am sure this can help others who are finding themselves in similar states of anxiety. Keep up your new routine and let us know how it is going!4
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mrs_chivonne wrote: »PW: 152.0
CW: 151.6
Good morning! I’m up early with a throbbing toothache. I’m hoping to go back to sleep soon and wake up feeling better so I can get a work out in. Everyone please stay safe!
I hope you are now sound asleep and will be feeling better soon!1 -
Well, I had a kind of day off from the calorie deficit today - my blood pressure was really low this morning, and I needed a day of quiet and more calories. I did a good Pilates session, but otherwise just stayed in and did housework, played the piano for a while, and took it easy. Off to sleep!4
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I’ve been trying to cut back on using my phone to stay away from the news. Gladly when I looked at the MFP this morning you people are amazing and sweet and so funny!
@YinxFed - I totally get your post I have to set time limits on social media to keep Glad you refocused.
@Terytha - I love mad max and this thought! One of my girl friends said her family is watching all the virus and contagion movies again for fun - while that didn’t sound like fun to me - maybe watching all the crazy mad max and old 80’s movies might be a blast!
@bunnybuns1111 - thanks for everything
@conleywoods - Love your letter to carbs! 🤣
@jugar here is my weigh in. Finally some scale movement after three weeks of calorie deficits each day and intermittent fasting!
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Happy weekend everyone!
Today I will be working out, walking my dog, quilting and making a cake! And I suppose I'll squeeze in some housework too.
Enjoy your day!
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Happy weekend everyone!
Today I will be working out, walking my dog, quilting and making a cake! And I suppose I'll squeeze in some housework too.
Enjoy your day!
Yinka, I LOVE this! I had seen it in several places. Thanks for posting here. I have read it over and over. I think I will print it out and hang it somewhere in my home to read every day. It is so insightful and comforting. 💕💕
@jugar I am so glad you are so in tune with your body and you listened to her. Sounds like you made a good decision and had a lovely day. Hope you are feeling better soon. 🤗
@Steph1498 I hear you about limiting exposure. It can get overwhelming. I have a fairly high tolerance for news and even I need to take a break. I have been good about getting some exercise in. My walks feel particularly healing during all of this. Weeding the “jungle” side of my yard has also been therapy. My garden bed hasn’t been used in many years and has been overtaken by a wide variety of vegetation. Little by little I am clearing it. It will take a while. But patience is the key, in my yard, with each other, in the world, and with this pandemic. I am so very grateful for you all. 💕💕2 -
CW: 215.4 😕1
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Saturday weigh in: 193.6
Which is still higher than I weighed myself at 2 weeks ago. I know it's mostly water due to stress and my NEAT taking a hit but still.
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Saturday weigh in
Week 2 or 3???
PW 189.3
CW 188.3 🙂1 -
Wow, people. In spite of (or maybe because of) all the trials and difficulties this week, we have achieved one of our best weeks in weight loss. 85.7% of all the reported weigh-ins this week are GREEN. There are only 3 people missing - and I hope to hear from them:
@reflectionofme
@Juliemargaretkim
@ddmiddleton2
Those little from @Terytha and @lovethyneighbor ? Twaddle! Poppycock! Hogwash! You lost some weight since your last weigh-in. You are doing great - really. Really really.
Top of the heap for the week? So far, @steph1498 @deniners2 and @evangsimmons170 are our leaders. Good breakthroughs all!
However, if you are one of the people who did not veer towards the green this week, be kind to yourself and know that you will be back there as soon as possible. Don't let yourself slide because of it - you know what to do and we're here to help you do it!4 -
matthewsfive
Saturday Week 3
PW 177
CW 167
@Jugar, at almost 4 weeks since surgery I ready to weigh in again weekly. Is that okay or do you want me to wait till April??
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matthewsfive wrote: »matthewsfive
Saturday Week 3
PW 177
CW 167
@Jugar, at almost 4 weeks since surgery I ready to weigh in again weekly. Is that okay or do you want me to wait till April??
You are welcome to jump right back in!! It might be a bit unfair to put all 10 pounds in one week, though, so maybe you could give a guess at where you were a week ago? Or I could just evenly distribute the losses over the 3 weeks or something. Not that I don't want our team to look like the most awesome bunch of losers ever
It is great to see you back! I hope that you're doing OK with all the gang and that your lives are not too uncomfortable at the moment, especially now that you got those drains out and are feeling better. Hugs all around!1 -
You are welcome to jump right back in!! It might be a bit unfair to put all 10 pounds in one week, though, so maybe you could give a guess at where you were a week ago? Or I could just evenly distribute the losses over the 3 weeks or something. Not that I don't want our team to look like the most awesome bunch of losers ever
It is great to see you back! I hope that you're doing OK with all the gang and that your lives are not too uncomfortable at the moment, especially now that you got those drains out and are feeling better. Hugs all around!
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Im okay with not getting a 10 pound loss since its mostly from the surgery. If you want to just enter in my current weight but don't allocate it as a loss. I weighed the same last week, I still have week 4 to show a new loss.
We're good here, doing our part to stay home. Recovering is tuff since I have been cooped indoors for almost 4 weeks. Going to the Doctor on Thursday hoping for an all clear on my infection and then praying that we all can get back to a normal way of life again. I have 2 more weeks before I can do any type of exercises. I just want to move again.
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The themes are up for week 4 of the March challenge. The link is below and we start tomorrow!
Most of us are at home a lot more these days. Understandably, we are all feeling increased levels of stress and anxiety. A lot of our usual coping mechanisms have been shut down, like gyms, places of worship, cafes and favorite shops. This week is about self care, our mental health and staying motivated thorough this difficult time.
Motivation Monday
Now more than ever, practicing kindness and gratitude can help us and others through this time. Post a photo or describe what you are thankful for or an act of kindness in your life (whether you gave or received that kindness).
Transformation Tuesday
A lot of the places that we go to for self care are closed. It could be your place of worship, support group, salon, spa, gym, local pool, or neighbourhood cafe. All kinds of diy ideas and videos have popped up on how to do things for ourselves at home. Show or tell us about one way that you have transformed your self care while staying at home.
Workout Wednesday
Whether we feel like it or not, we need to keep moving during this difficult time. Post a selfie from or tell us about one aspect your home workout routine.
Thirsty Thursday
Seems like I am making way more soup lately. Post your recipe or a photo of for your favorite soup. I know that soup is a food, but it is liquid too!
Food for Thought Friday
Post a your favorite motivational quote. It can be a photo or text, but please share anything that is helping you right now.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10787221/march-spring-it-forward-photo-challenge#latest1 -
Travel back in time to 1883.
January 19 – The first electric lighting system employing overhead wires begins service in Roselle, New Jersey (it was built by Thomas Edison).
February 28 – The first vaudeville theater is opened, in Boston, Massachusetts.
Congress authorizes first steel vessels in the United States Navy.
Susan Hayhurst becomes first woman to get a pharmacy degree in the United States.
April 30 – Governor of the State of New York Grover Cleveland signs legislation that leads to the creation of Niagara Falls State Park, the country's first state park.
May 24 – Brooklyn Bridge is opened to traffic after 13 years of construction.
July 4 – The world's first rodeo is held in Pecos, Texas.
September 5 – Mary F. Hoyt becomes the first woman appointed to the U.S. federal civil service (and the second person appointed by examination (in which she came top) instituted under the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act) when she becomes a clerk in the Bank Redemption Agency of the Department of the Treasury.
September 15 – The University of Texas at Austin opens to students.
November 18 – U.S. and Canadian railroads institute 5 standard continental time zones, ending the confusion of thousands of local times.
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Hope everyone had a good start to their weekend. I finally slept well last night. Hooray! The kids have been begging for pancakes for awhile now so we made a big pile of pancakes and sausage and had a nice family breakfast. We laid around a lot today but did one 40 minute hike near our house with the the whole family and my mother in law. Made one of my husband's favorite soups. It's called Doukhobor Borscht and he used to get it at little restaurants in Canada. I think it's a regional dish from British Columbia from what I can tell. Anyways, its really good and doesn't really have beets in it like you would think. We had it for lunch and dinner plus leftovers! Going to put the kids to bed soon. Then have some coffee and cookies and watch a movie with my man.2
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Hey team! Quick check. Turns out, caring for my 4 kids is much harder then caring for 17 Kinders. I'm trying to learn how to teach with google classrooms- the parents are struggling with how to log it. I have been doing well with my workouts and getting out for a walk most days, but my steps are low since I am spending a lot of time sitting at computer. My eating is so, so. I'm doing well like every other day.
Steps
Tues 11,912
Wed 9,101
Thurs 11,527
Fri 16,242
Sat 4,971
Saturday was my lowest step day since I was sick in Feb5 -
PLACE TEAM PERCENTAGE
1st Waist Aways 0.45%
2nd Mission Slimpossibles 0.26%
3rd Shrinking Assets 0.22%
PLACE TEAM LBS LOSS
1st Waist Aways 19.8 Lbs
2nd Mission Slimpossibles 9.9 Lbs
3rd Shrinking Assets 8.4 Lbs
PLACE INDIVIDUAL PERCENTAGE
1st @nbbaby 2.68 %
2nd @simbersea 2.34%
3rd @DreaRN15 2.23%
PLACE INDIVIDUAL LBS LOSS
1st @DreaRN15 6.2 Lbs
2nd @nbbaby 5.9 Lbs
3rd @evangsimmons170 4.8 Lbs
HONORABLE MENTIONS
@CassieGetsFit2013
@Steph1498
@deniners2
@dillyg08
@cre804
@Beka3695
@lindamtuck2018
@Freeglerock
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