WAISTAWAYS TEAM CHAT - March 2020
Replies
-
COVID-19 is now here. Husband works at a hospital so... not looking good for me!
I'm not worried. It's just like pneumonia, I've had that before.3 -
COVID-19 is now here. Husband works at a hospital so... not looking good for me!
I'm not worried. It's just like pneumonia, I've had that before.
So good that you are young and healthy! I worry about my husband who has severe asthma and other health issues. I will try not to bring this home! So far, the only cases in Québec are in Montreal, but things can change fast. I hope you and your husband stay well anyhow - pneumonia is not much fun...2 -
I think you are right to up and mix up your exercise routines. You want to keep working all those muscles and giving them new challenges, but not completely change everything that is already working well. I am crazy about short kettlebell workouts - there is a site that has tons of free info and a long list of 4-minute circuits that go from total beginner up to I-will-never-be-able-to-do that level. The guy demonstrates and explains so clearly, and you don't need the video once you know the 3 or 4 moves in each circuit. You only need 1 kettlebell, at least to start with, so it isn't too expensive. Anyone who is interested - check out https://kettlebellsworkouts.com/ If you sign up, you get so much free stuff you never really need to pay for one of his programs
KB mixes well with Pilates, yoga, etc - lots of muscles worked in full body moves. And the moves are fun. Not as fun as zumba and you won't look nearly as cool, though!
And thanks for the link to the Down Dog app - they are doing a great thing there.
I do have a kettlebell, am scared to death to swing it though, I just know I will hit myself or throw it across the room... lol BUT I bought myself a rower to put next to the treadmill... this will help when my tootsies are giving me troubles too.... I told my hubby I wouldn't need a rower if we could canoe without the motor... That reminds me there was one time we were out on the canoe and I told him I wanted to paddle a bit, so he said okay, so I start paddling, and about 15 minutes into it, I said, wow I'm impressed you haven't complained once.. I looked back and that "lovely person" had his hand on the motor going super slow...
2 -
All right well this year's theme seems to have become fear and the facing thereof, so I have done another thing that scares me: booked with the dentist.
I am terrified of dentists but well, gotta. Gotta go. While I have the benefits.
I am less scared of them than husband, who has not been since his age was single digits. He's an army brat and I guess their dentist once strapped him to a table to get him to stop wiggling and threatened to break his jaw so he's had a phobia since.
My dentist however is super nice and is letting me bring him to hold my hand so he can watch and maybe become less afraid.
I hope this works because needing dentures is much worse than a teeth cleaning.3 -
It is a dramafest at home, again. I went in for estate planning, 2nd marriage & we both have grown kids. My dh wants everything to go to him w/no strings (I bought a house 6 yrs before him that is now paid off) but that would potentially cut my kids out completely. I'm tired of this pressure and trying to be fair to all, even included HIS kids.
Saw myself in the mirror yesterday (different shirt hadn't worn before) yikes and double yikes!
So I have to lose weight so can live forever and outlive everyone.
5 -
Hey everyone, I hope you're all keeping healthy!
Did my workout this morning (week 4 of an 8 week Fitness Blender programme). This morning's session was only half an hour, but seriously kicked my b*tt.
@Gidgitgoescrazy I regularly punch myself in the face accidentally while kick boxing, so I hear where you're coming from with your concerns about your kettlebell, but I say "do it - just be careful! "
Took the pooch for her 6-weekly grooming session this afternoon (bath, nails and some lovely doggy scent!). Then hubby and I went out to my sister in law and her husband for supper before going to the cinema to watch 1917. A good film, I would recommend it.
It was nice for us to do something different, especially as we both work from home. Good food choices too.
Good night all!3 -
It is a dramafest at home, again. I went in for estate planning, 2nd marriage & we both have grown kids. My dh wants everything to go to him w/no strings (I bought a house 6 yrs before him that is now paid off) but that would potentially cut my kids out completely. I'm tired of this pressure and trying to be fair to all, even included HIS kids.
Saw myself in the mirror yesterday (different shirt hadn't worn before) yikes and double yikes!
So I have to lose weight so can live forever and outlive everyone.
Yikes!!! That is drama for sure. I was one of the children in a similar situation with my dad. His other wanted it all to go to her. We implored him that it was not fair to our mother’s memory as our mother worked just as hard for all they had and wouldn’t want it to go to new wife and her family in the event of dad’s death. Well, he mostly listened, but not before heartbreaking drama and injured relationships. I hate to tell you this, but in the end, when he died, she was just awful. I mean REALLY awful. Ended up telling us she never really loved him and threw his stuff out on the trash. But not before getting a good share of the day to day income and stiffing us for the funeral bill, by taking the money from the fire department that was meant for his funeral costs. I guess I’m trying to say, think of your own kids, don’t let dh pressure you. That’s not what love is about. And put everything in writing (legally) that pertains to your final wishes. ❤️0 -
@Terytha You sure have it coming from every direction. Sending virtual hugs to you. This economic collapse, COVID-19, and dentist visit all in one short period. We will get through this like you said. Wash your hands ALOT. But remember one of the best ways to relieve stress is to exercise. Be sure to keep up your exercising, especially during this very tough time. Hoping for the best outcome for you and hubs.1
-
@Gidgitgoescrazy @jugar Thanks for the exercise tips. I will check out down dog app and I may have to check out those kettlebell videos and break out my kettlebell after a long hiatus. With social distancing being a thing now, the more things I can do at home the better.
I have had a stressful time lately. My family, on both ends, is mad at me (or making fun of me, maybe IDK) regarding my upcoming trip to Mexico in May. I am concerned about taking the trip in light of the spread of COVID-19. I mentioned this on social media and was even told if I cancelled I would be disowned. I said I wasn’t sure if the person was serious or kidding and got no response other than let me know if you’re canceling. My daughter is telling me I should not go because of this and there are more and more warnings from WHO and CDC every day. I have insurance, but it would be a voucher I think, not my money back. Ugh. I have really looked forward to this trip, but I’m not going with dh, and don’t want to get quarantined and delay my return. I don’t think I’m being ridiculous about this. It is a real concern. Then argued with dh this afternoon about another matter. Stress level HIGH. I took that non-napping baby, put her in the stroller and we went for a walk. Half way down my street I could feel the stress easing. She’s telling me “all done” and trying to get free of her straps. I told her Mom Mom is not done. We are taking a walk. We are done when we get back home. I guess my point is exercise really helps stress and thanks for letting me dump.4 -
Sounds like today is anxiety day! Lots of concerns. Here are my thoughts on a few of them.
You are right to be careful about starting out with kettlebells @Gidgitgoescrazy and anyone else. Do NOT swing right away! You need to start with the basics, which is why I recommend that site. Greg Brookes is meticulous about making sure that the steps are all taken so that you do not injure yourself. I found him after having emergency hernia surgery on an umbilical hernia caused by a really crappy kettlebell coach! Do not do what I did. Start with the moves without KB, then deadlifts, etc. Even from the beginning these moves are really good for you though. I hope you give it a try, but starting easy.
Social isolation. I am about to enter a period of same. My husband is in such a high risk group that I have to cancel a trip to visit my dad, and we're going to limit outside activities as much as possible. There is only one confirmed case in our entire area, but that could change fast - so I'm glad to have such a great place to live in the middle of the woods far from everyone! I just hope that many people do the same so that the curve gets really flat really fast, and this all goes away. And in the meantime, handwashingRus.
Yes, @cory17 - your idea to lose weight and outlive everyone is perfect
You got this!
@micki48 your advice to use exercise to counter the stress of all this is the best. Family dramas, pandemics, economic woes, canoeing without a motor, punching oneself in the face - exercise helps it all!!!
Have a great humpday evening, everyone. Only 2 weigh-ins for Thursday:
@cory17
@eggfreak
and don't worry - we won't be upset if all this stress has had a bad effect on the "bottom line"!2 -
Steps:
3/20( Tuesday) 9865
3/22 wed. 10677
Not excited about covid-19 (how about C19 for short. A little worried about my kids since they are so far away from me (8 and 12 hours) . And our parents and Aunts/uncles are 70-80yr. Ugh. I pray it passes quickly. No one lives close to us. Not sure if that’s good or not.
Also concerned about how some people will live if they don’t have hours from work (fast food workers). I’m a programmer, I can work anyway but, if I were a burger flipper.... I’d be so worried.
Hope y’all are great. I read some of your stuff. I’ll check out the DD app3 -
HEADS UP!
Wednesday weigh-ins:
@offitgoes
@evelynladams527
May your calories be low, your fibre be high, and your energy abundant!
183.8
My fibre was up but my weight is down in spite of the still sluggish system I call “normal”.
Off and running for the day! Happy Thursday y’all😘2 -
Go Team! 8 out of 11 weigh-ins are in the GREEN this week! Well done 2
-
Steps for 3/11 = 7472
Yesterday I just had a 30 min video on the schedule and once I got through 25 minutes I knew I wasn't gonna make my 7k steps for the day, so I backed the video up some and did an extra 6 minutes... Who knew I'd be so obsessed with completing my daily goals... Hell who knew I would ever enter a 5K !!! Although, they cancelled the 5K this morning, I completely understand and am very glad that decision was taken away from me... But I'm registered for it next year now, and I got a nifty shirt as a constellation prize..
Stay Healthy my friends, and remember... Wash Your Hands...4 -
Three of Husband's coworkers are in isolation after traveling and experiencing flu-like symptoms. So. That's promising.
Everyone is freaking out but I'm more worried about the economy than my health risk.2 -
Gidgitgoescrazy wrote: »Steps for 3/11 = 7472
Yesterday I just had a 30 min video on the schedule and once I got through 25 minutes I knew I wasn't gonna make my 7k steps for the day, so I backed the video up some and did an extra 6 minutes...
You are amazing, @gidgitgoescrazy! I drove to work 6 minutes later than I wanted to arrive for private exercise on the ellyptical and instead, parked in the employee lot and forgot about exercise today and there you were, backing up the vid so you can get 6 more minutes of time to make your goal. Way to go! You inspire me.
I'll aim to do better tomorrow.
2 -
Today is a good day and I'm eating reasonable servings and feeling a bit lighter. Keeping things simple is helping. I went to a farmers-helping-locals "market" on Tuesday and was given a bag with beets, corn, cabbage, and onions. Yum! I can't wait to make borscht and some other tasty things.
So, I'm in the "at-risk" demographic and was starting to get nervous about a class I signed up to take in March (22-25). If I could drive, I would but, it's scheduled to be in Sedona, AZ.
As soon as I spoke with a friend about it and asked for her pragmatic thoughts, I felt relieved. She supports my inkling to cancel out of the class, especially considering that the flight leaves Boston (where the Covid-19 is more active than a few days ago). It'll certainly ease up some of the rest of my concerns including getting school work done early enough to help drive my spouse to Wyoming in early May.
2 -
Tales from the pandemic today - my fellow moderators have kids at home with no school, an elderly parent in ICU with (hopefully) an unrelated pneumonia, difficult elderly mom, crazy work schedules - after hearing all their woes, I did not feel so bad about my unexpectedly horrible stocking-up run. Because my DH is very high risk, we decided to do a modest amount of stocking up, but so did a LOT of other people. Our first confirmed case in the region was announced only yesterday, so the big store I went to today was packed with older people, and anyone else who was worried. No one was rude, people were beautifully patient in long lines, but MAN was I glad to get out of there. Of course, we then had to get all the stuff up our hill that we cannot yet drive up! 1950s Case tractor to the rescue. She is ancient, but she is mighty.
As hard as it is, I think cancelled events and trips are a good idea to help make this thing go away as quickly as possible. The economy then can recover and people can keep their jobs - I HOPE!! Courage, people. Help out others when you can.
As far as food goes, I did have some beautiful samosas from my fave market today (TWO only, and gave the rest to my son!), but it was also possible to score some gorgeous veggies to roast or blanch and freeze. I'll be busy tonight.
FRIDAY weigh-ins! They are coming up soon...
@jugar
@AmyRobF
@Pearl4686
@Steph1498
@mrs_chivonne
@bunnybuns1111
@conleywoods
@robertefortier536
@Shexio
@evangsimmons170
off to the exercise bike so I can watch people having bigger problems than mine on a small screen while sweating and looking forward to my shower...4 -
CW 212.8 (not sure how, it was 216 yesterday but will take it)
@micki yes, exactly!! Want to leave a legacy if possible, not hard feelings & pain that they weren't thought of. But trying to avoid divorce as dh would go after my pension and want a buyout & that would leave me broke. I'm between a rock and a hard place!
Went to the dentist yesterday pm and that kept me from eating afterward. No more eating after 6pm2 -
Greetings. It’s almost Friday. Yay! Today was tough. I had a cranky toddler, have been reading way too much about COVID-19, and my bestie, who lives outside of Boston told me her husband has symptoms identical to those Tom Hanks wrote about. He works at a large international company where people often come to work not feeling well. I still have not done my Pilates.
I did have lunch with two former colleagues today. Delicious and very healthy. I’m almost at my step goal. I’m slightly over my calories, but as soon as I do the Pilates, I’ll be under. But I’m getting tired. Hugs to everyone. This week has been challenging wherever you are. Good luck to all those weighing in tomorrow.
@Gidgitgoescrazy Sorry your race was cancelled, but it’s for the best. And now you don’t have to decide. We all need to help so the cases of this virus flatten out. I think I know what I need to do about my trip. 😢1 -
Oh my! Sounds like chaos everywhere. Busy day at work. Wore my yoga pants and tennis shoes today which I don't normally do, just had a feeling. It was wild. So many moody kids and I got the crap kicked out of me by one of them. All school districts on the west side of my state are now closed for 6 weeks. Looks like our schools will be next. Crazy times for sure. I haven't logged any of my food today so I need to catch up but I know I will be in my calories. No time for extra eating today 😃3
-
What an interesting week. I had a lack of positive focus early this week and my youngest son was sick with Strep throat. Which made for twice daily bleaching of the household surfaces to prevent the spread to everyone - which has worked so far!! Now I am back to my running and Pilates schedule and have started to feel better all around!
The schools throughout Luxembourg will close on Monday for two weeks (to include my french classes).
Groceries store shelves are looking sparse and everyone is getting ready to hunker down. I'm trying to think of a few ways to be productive with this time...
@micki48 here are my steps update for the week:
3/8: 10,158
3/9: 7,512
3/10: 7,270
3/11: 13,268
3/12: 8,558
@jugar - I'm not too pleased with my red numbers but this is where I am today.
PW: 166.6
CW: 167.43 -
PW 158.6
CW 157.6
I’m in my second week of Noom. I like it.6 -
Happy Friday everyone,
I think that I'm finally caught up with all the news. I have just cancelled a weekend trip to a darling friend of ours that I've known for 30 years as she's quite high risk and I'd never forgive myself if we unknowingly carried the Covid 19 infection to her. So hubby and I are thinking of what fun things we can schedule to do - just the two of us and the dog. A super long forest walk is on the cards if the weather remains kind to us!
Have great days, everyone!4 -
PW 211
CW 210
Reading all the posts has made me so sad. Everyone is going through so much right now. I pray and hope 2020 gets better for all! It always seems like when it rains it pours. I have a vacation planned in May/June to Mexico with @micki48 . Hopefully this all subsided before then and everyone can get back to their “normal”.2 -
PW: 152.0
CW: 152.03 -
Steps for 3/12 = 95052
-
Well Friday the 13th is looking wild. Everything outside my door is thick ice now coated with a heavy slick of rain that is bucketing down with high winds. I am not going anywhere! But dear old hubby went off to run some errands this morning so that he can then just stay home for the next while. He left early, but the weather has gotten a lot worse. Hope he gets back during a lull in the rain
You have cheered me with the numbers to enter in the spreadsheet, though -- SO much green this week. After last week, this one is going well at least on the weight loss front. @Gidgitgoescrazy is at the top of the leaderboard so far, with @eggfreak and @cory17 right behind her. Way to go, people!
I did better this week, but have to get some more exercise in today. Yesterday I only did a lot of running around, carrying heavy things up the hill, and then freezing and putting stuff away. Enough. I really need a good sweat, and then some soothing Pilates.
Keep well, dry, and sane --- you are all amazing.3 -
So our state has closed schools, and is not allowing any gatherings above 250 people... I'm good with all that, I'm not a fan of crowds or people, so staying home with the hubby and dogs is right up my alley... EXCEPT we need food, we don't keep much on hand as we are in a very urban area so it takes 5 minutes to run to the store, but I think we might to need stock up a little more, I don't wanna be stuck eating stuff I don't like, lol ... I suppose it will be best to go 1st thing in the morning...
Luckily last time we went to Costco, I bought TP, I actually thought we were close to out, but when I went to put it away, I realized we had 1/2 a big pack... DOH... I also got lysol wipes since they were on sale... Hand Sanitizer, I have a ton, I always buy a new bottle when we go camping, and we rarely use it, so theres probably 10 barely used bottles in the camping shed... I actually gave some I had bought for a cruise last year to the guys at work here, since they couldn't get any... I think it's horrible that people are hoarding those items and or selling them for profit on ebay and such... complete selfishness... Anyway, other than food we are in good shape...
We live 15 minutes from John Hopkins, and I was reading today apparently they have created their own test to test people for this, so thats good...
Remember to wash your hands !
2
This discussion has been closed.