WAISTAWAYS TEAM CHAT - March 2020
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Doctor officially released me today, make to normal. Was able to take a 20 minute walk today, first walk in 4 weeks.6
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matthewsfive wrote: »Doctor officially released me today, make to normal. Was able to take a 20 minute walk today, first walk in 4 weeks.
What wonderful news! I'll bet that walk was like coming out of the winter den into the fresh air. Do your lungs feel bigger now?4 -
Let's get ready for the last 2 days of this month's challenge! The big tallies happen and we start a new month on Sunday.
HEADS UP! Friday weigh-ins:
@jugar
@AmyRobF
@Steph1498
@mrs_chivonne
@bunnybuns1111
@conleywoods
@Shexio
@evangsimmons170
@robertefortier536
Still due from Wednesday/Thursday:
@evelynladams527
@cory17
If I missed anyone, now's the time to tell me to go back with the right glasses on. I have too many and get confused sometimes...
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@jugar 183.1...oh, so close. Next week will be another good one. Maybe I'll be ready for the next decade down soon. I hope so! I think my spouse is getting a bit more on board with losing weight and getting some damned exercise. At least we've been taking longish walks this week.
I can't believe April is almost upon us. Wild! Still adjusting to more online time with my Stats class. The teacher is finally getting a bit more into the 21st century. wahoo!
I've got a bunch of stuff to pass in for him to grade then, I can go back to do more Chemistry. Who'd have ever thought that I'd like a break from math by doing Chemistry! Strange times, indeed!
I like the idea of the pile on month. It seems as though we've had a year in one week so, why not? It's definitely a challenge to get them all done but I'll try to get online earlier in the day to be more (gulp) *disciplined*. Not a user-friendly word in my experience. However, I know how much I actually like order and a schedule, to a certain degree. Now that I'm not galavanting all over the place, it's easier to remember some of the things I said I want to get to.
What a concept!
OK...time for bed.
I'll write earlier tomorrow and try posting another photo as well.
Having 2 different locations for daily entry and group challenges is kind of annoying. I know. The program used isn't anyone's fault. Just "how it is". I accept it but don't have to like it, right?
Sleep well, beauties. Tomorrow is another glorious day to be alive, sing songs, walk outside, and give people a wide, smiling, 6' + berth!
air smooches all around!
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Whew TGIF! This week has been awkward for me. Feeling couped up and then running or walking too much and then resting too much. STILL trying to find a balance.
Our online schools are working well and I’m not watching news. Keeps me feeling in control on the drama front. We have been watching movies together, making dinners and trying to give each other some space.
Here are my steps and stats so far this week:
CW: 163.0
PW: 163.8
@micki48
3/22: 17,788
3/23: 18,092
3/24: 22,321
3/25: 5,964
3/26: 5,4963 -
For the April challenge ideas:
I’m interested in “keystone habits” in relation to fitness. Would suggest this as a discussion topic.
For example one of my keystone habits is getting out of bed right when I wake up. This one action sets up my day for the better. If I stay in bed then I read social media, am later to get started and come up with reasons to put things off. If I start with positive actions they multiply.
I’m sure other people have these as well.4 -
Let's get ready for the last 2 days of this month's challenge! The big tallies happen and we start a new month on Sunday.
HEADS UP! Friday weigh-ins:
@jugar
@AmyRobF
@Steph1498
@mrs_chivonne
@bunnybuns1111
@conleywoods
@Shexio
@evangsimmons170
@robertefortier536
Still due from Wednesday/Thursday:
@evelynladams527
@cory17
If I missed anyone, now's the time to tell me to go back with the right glasses on. I have too many and get confused sometimes...
@evangsimmons170
PW 349
CW 347.4😎
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The struggle continues. The only good part is that I can tell from my boobs that I’m doing a hormonal cycle. Only can hope I lose some water Weight soon.
Weighed myself Tues at 107.4 😳
Today @jugar
Cw: 105.4 Up another 1/2# this week. So that’s 1# up from when the whole corona began.
Obvi. I need to adjust something... probably eating less joy food & eating more veggies. Reducing portions more.
Steps I’m good at. Tracking them maybe giving me a green light for more food tho. So I don’t think I’ll track steps come April.3 -
cw 214.01
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Steps for 3/26 = 6276
The 30 minute videos aren't enough for me to get my steps in.... I have to get more steps in other ways... Hmmmm
I went to the grocery store yesterday to pick up a few items... every person I see is so despondent, it's so sad... I understand it's a strange time, but it's making me feel bad about being upbeat and happy... and I don't like that...
I think this Sunday, I will plan a family hike and picnic...2 -
Chemistry as a break from Stats - what a concept. Put it in your journal - it will never happen again after this!!!evelynladams527 wrote: »Who'd have ever thought that I'd like a break from math by doing Chemistry! Strange times, indeed!
I like the idea of the pile on month. It seems as though we've had a year in one week so, why not? It's definitely a challenge to get them all done but I'll try to get online earlier in the day to be more (gulp) *disciplined*. Not a user-friendly word in my experience.
Having 2 different locations for daily entry and group challenges is kind of annoying. I know.
As to the two-places-to-post problem: one quick solution is to have 2 tabs open.- Start at the F2F main page - https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/114605-fat-2-fit-weight-loss-challenge-and-support-group
- Go to the top of the tab and right click (or two finger click or whatever system you have) and hit "Duplicate".
- Now you have 2 copies of the main page.
- On one, open our team thread (under discussions)
- On the other, open the monthly challenge (under announcements)
- Leave them both open all day and go when you feel the urge to share something!
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You're in the range of your goal weight, where it gets really hard to stay or lose any more. Low caloric density food really helps! As you say, lots and lots of veggies (they can be joy food if you fix 'em right!), different special treats (sorbet, chia puddings, etc.), and then you don't need to worry about portions so much. My husband always laughs about the huge plate full of food I have at dinner. Since it is almost all veggies, I can really pack it inThe struggle continues. The only good part is that I can tell from my boobs that I’m doing a hormonal cycle. Only can hope I lose some water Weight soon.
Weighed myself Tues at 107.4 😳
Today @jugar
Cw: 105.4 Up another 1/2# this week. So that’s 1# up from when the whole corona began.
Obvi. I need to adjust something... probably eating less joy food & eating more veggies. Reducing portions more.
Steps I’m good at. Tracking them maybe giving me a green light for more food tho. So I don’t think I’ll track steps come April.
You'll find a way, I know! 1 -
@steph1498 - I like your keystone concept idea. It is really helpful. I'll add that to the list on the "pileup". I think I can take most of the suggestions all together and make a pileup list that includes de-cluttering, helpful ideas, fitness activities, food goals, and all the things. Then people can pick whichever one works for them, and see how many they can get done through the week or month.
@evangsimmons170 - WTG!! Great loss this week - but not so big that you'll bounce back when your body gets shocked. Fantastic! I expect to see more green weeks in your future!2 -
Help us get some more members for F2F!
Our team is doing fine, but we could use some more members for some of the other teams -
Go to https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10790199/support-group-registrations-open#latest
Add a message saying that you like this group, and encouraging folks to sign up.
This will help keep the thread at the top so it doesn't get buried. Thanks!1 -
The new chat threads for April are up and running!
Please use it for introductions and posting goals for the new month that begins Sunday March 29th. Keep on weighing in and updating steps here until then!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10790211/waistaways-team-chat-april-2020#latest3 -
PW: 219.8
CW: 218.0
Made some real progress on snacking. Not every day was a win but trending in the right direction! Really happy with the scale this week. March started with work stress followed by coronavirus closures. I feel like I'm coming down from the crazy and getting back to reality. I have some similar issues as @KellyBgetsfit. I'm trying to remind myself that this is all new and I don't have to be good at it anytime soon. I'm going to just do my best and cut myself some slack. Sometimes the kids don't do as much school work and one day they did none! It will come together. Overall I like being home so that parts been great. I tend to have very firm boundaries with work and home. Kind of a weird transition to have work to do at home. Glad to be home with my family keeping everyone safe and healthy.8 -
matthewsfive wrote: »Doctor officially released me today, make to normal. Was able to take a 20 minute walk today, first walk in 4 weeks.
What wonderful news! I'll bet that walk was like coming out of the winter den into the fresh air. Do your lungs feel bigger now?
Thanks,
Lungs feel bigger but the rest of me felt really tight. taking more walks each day, need to get muscle mass back
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Time to get those numbers in! I need numbers. See if you can get them all in please!
@cory17
@AmyRobF
@mrs_chivonne
@bunnybuns1111
@robertefortier536
HEADS UP for Saturday weigh-ins - FINAL of the month, so they need to be on time without fail - thanks!
@Terytha
@Micki48
@lovethyneighbor
@matthewsfive2 -
Hi all. Hanging in there. Got in a Pilates workout and a walk today. Made dinner for my family. Ate those darn cookies again. I had a couple day pause, but now they’re all gone. I would be overjoyed if I didn’t gain tomorrow. I thought of asking to be excused. Idk. Who am I really kidding. We will see.
Glad to see everyone hanging in there. I will check all the steps tomorrow and let you know what’s missing. That seemed to help last week.
I think we are getting out early tomorrow to go grocery shopping. Hubby is a senior so we get priority shopping early for safety. If only we could see this virus. It would be so much easier. My heart goes out to all those suffering around the world.
Goodnight all.3 -
Got a little over an hour of exercise in tonight though I really, really didn't feel like it at first.
It's been a tough scary day though and sometimes you just gotta push through the gloom. I feel like I'll sleep better at least.4
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