WEIGHT NO MORE Team Chat - March 2020
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Workout Wednesday - Workout or movement essential - my home (garage) gym. It's more functional than pretty, but it does the trick. I love that it's not in the house, and I can escape out there away from the kids. My spin bike and my ACT/elliptical trainer are the most used pieces by me right now, every single thing in here is well loved and used!3
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@pacsnc6 I’m crying for you. I’m so sorry for your diagnosis. My daughter is a nurse and has told me she learned to pay attention when patients say something is not right. You hang in there. Lots of prayers and hugs for you my dear.
Long days. Thanks for the support everyone. I’m finding that I need to move slow this week but I’m still moving.3 -
@Cafelelia
The dedication to the workouts is partly because I pay to have the trainer. It's pretty expensive especially since I have 3 sessions per week. I would be paying whether I went to the session or not so it would be silly not to go.
I know that working with him helps me a lot so that's why I continue to sign up. I can push myself too but not to the same extent. Alex doesn't let me stop until the set is done and encourages me the whole time. If I was on my own and something was too difficult I could easily stop before I should.
I just think of the cost as an investment in my health. I'm not a traveler or a shopper and don't spend money on a lot of things.1 -
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Wednesday 3/11
Food: good
Water: 40 oz
Exercise: 30 minute session with my trainer and 30 minute walk with my walking group
Apparently there are now 2 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Michigan on the east side of the state. I'm on the west side. The governor declared a state of emergency and it sounds like the colleges are thinking about doing all online classes. Not sure how that would work for the elementary, middle and high schools.
The dietitian who runs the walking group said the hospital is considering that all of their non clinical staff work from home if they can. They're also deciding whether or not to cancel the community classes they have. The local hospital doesn't get to make the decision. It's the upper management who is going to decide. I guess they're going to find out on Friday.
I'm signed up for a nutrition class that is Tuesday and Thursday of next week. I assume I will get an email on Friday letting me know if it's cancelled or not.2 -
@pacsnc6
So sorry about your diagnosis. Hugs to you.1 -
@Mrsbell8well
There is nothing wrong with moving slow. Just take it easy and listen to your body and rest when you need to.1 -
Wednesday 3/11
Food: on track
Water: 64 oz
Exercise: Walking, PT, strength and stretching
I am tired. I went to the outlets with Shannon and then went grocery shopping. By the time I unpacked everything and then caught up with this corona virus stuff, I was exhausted. I will check in tomorrow. Have a good night everyone!
@Cafelelia I hope your shoulder is better by now. Good luck getting everything done for your trip.
@amsandos Awesome job having another good day! It is interesting what you posted about finding motivation or desire for this weight loss journey. I think that is what Corrine calls your hard why. It looks like you are taking another step toward understanding. I love your post workout picture! What happened to the smiley face in that picture? I guess you were a little tired after that workout!
@tryingagain5. Nice loss! I am not surprised. You have been pretty consistent. I hope they don't cancel your classes. You seem to really like them.
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx Love that workout room. I remember you moving it from place to place when you were moving.
@Mrsbell8well I am glad you checked in. Take care of yourself. xoxo
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Thursday's Weigh Ins
@rundgrenrocks
@Ljdanny
Friday's Weigh Ins
@rosieposiesrl
@hope002
@cafelelia
@lennoncpa
@Pacsnc6
@Sleepymom5
@1theresamcvean
@KUMEcyclingteam
@Fi45
Saturday's Weigh Ins
@kirsten11872
@Zumba_Luvah
@timibotkin
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Steps
Wed: 9283
Thurs: 10423
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I am having an office day today. After swimming yesterday I didn't get to sleep until after midnight I was so buzzed. I woke up at 4am today. I am the perfect combination of tired and hungry so it will be 'interesting' to see how I do today. I may be posting lots. I managed to have 1 cookie and 2 throat sweets and have so far left it there.
I think today I will mostly be staring at my screen like a zombie.4 -
Wednesday steps 10,0281
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Rundgrenrocks
Week 2
PW 223
CW 224
Sigh. I know I’m doing mostly the right things so I’m trying not to let the number bother me.3 -
03/11 steps 88721
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Terrible run yesterday, but it's still exercise! I'm going to repeat this week of training to get a little more endurance before moving on to week 5.
Soooooo... was in the car headed to work this morning and got a call that all schools are closed because our county is under a boil advisory for e coli. Mass hysteria at stores grabbing bottled water. I watched a woman wheel 13 cases out to her car.
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Good morning everyone,
What a difference 24 hours makes with the coronavirus. The NBA suspended games. The NHL will likely do the same. President Trump banned travel to & from Europe. The coronavirus is now a pandemic. While the case number continues to be relatively low in Canada, there is increasing pressure on our PM to shut things down to slow the spread, which is what South Korea did successfully. This means at the very least extending school March breaks by a week or two, most people working from home, and cutting out all travel. So with all of these changes and uncertainty, I decided to cancel my trip to Phoenix. I just did not want a situation where I was stuck there and then the kids did not have school back home. I am disappointed, but I feel like I have to do my part to help with this situation. Cancelling was easy. I was staying with my friend so there was no hotel to cancel. I purchased my ticket on points, so it took 5 minutes online to cancel and receive a refund. My husband is still going to take the kids to his mom’s, but who knows if their sports camp will take place. I am going to take today to think about how I can refocus for this March break on my fitness and diet. I also need to figure out how to occupy the kids if March break is extended. Normally, I would take them to sporting events, movies, museums etc, but with social distancing, I will need to get creative. I see a lot of hiking, reading, Netflix and board games in our future.
In spite of all the uncertainty, yesterday was a good day. I was on plan, had a walk and got all of my water. I had to take it easy with exercise this week because of my shoulder, but I am going to try to do a run today.
@GingerPwr - Not every run is great, but yes, the good news is that you were running anyway! That hysteria must have been surreal to witness.
@rundgrenrocks - You are right, don’t let the number bother you. You are doing all of the right things and the number will catch up with you eventually.
@brown6267, @Freeglerock, and xX_Phoenixrising_Xx - Thanks for the steps!
@amsandos - Post all you want to today, especially in those tough moments. You are such a determined woman in that photo! You should be very proud for being promoted to the faster swim lane! I really like your thinking about your fitness goals. If they are feeling like a punishment, that is not a good thing. One thing to look at is which parts of fitness do you really enjoy and make you feel good, in a non-punishing way. I went through that a few years ago and decided that running outdoors was the best thing for my spirit and mental health. I do other things too, but try to make is so that I really enjoy it and it is not just something to get through. That is how I discovered boxing, which I would never have guessed felt so good! I don’t do a huge amount of it, but it is incorporated into a cardio app that I have been using.
@sleepymom5 - Hope that you got a good night’s sleep!
@tryingagain5 - Nice loss! I agree with you that your trainer is worth the money, and that way, you ensure that you work out 3 times a week. Hope that your nutrition class is not cancelled, but everything is so uncertain these days.
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx - Love your home gym, particularly the variety of choices that you have!
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Thank you @Cafelelia. Things do seem to be progressing quickly coronavirus wise. There is talk here of schools shutting down. Our next hoilday isn't until Easter it would mess up lots of things exams and tests not to mention child care arrangements. I think the authorities have to way the situation and fgiure out what is the least damaging all round. It is not a decsion I would like to have to take. We will just have to go with the flow. There is nothing for it. I have had a few schools cancel their visits to the museum but we have brought in additional hygiene measures to keep people safe.
Really craving biscuits but I know it is not real hunger because I have veggie and soft cheese and I ate them and felt sick. I am mostly fantasizing about my bed. Only 3.5 hours to go until home time. I had such high hopes for getting stuff done today it is like wading through mud but mentally. I am hanging tough and haven't had anymore sugary things since this morning.2 -
Sorry, I just popped in quick, I had to get Daisy to the groomer and then sadly ran around like a nut making sure we have enough food if we do get quarantine. I don't think it will come to that but I didn't want to be unprepared just in case. Now I have to hop in the shower quick and go get my hair colored and cut. I hopefully will catch up later.
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx, @Freeglerock, @brown6267 awesome stepping!
@amsandos Can you get up and walk around a bit when you are feeling drowsy? Good job staying away from the sweets. There is some connection for me at least with being tired and eating, especially sweets. You are in the home stretch now. I am thinking it must be almost time to leave. I agree that it is a tough call with the coronavirus. Is it crazy over there too?
@rundgrenrocks It sounds like you have been doing well so like you said don't let the scale get to you. Hope you have even a better week this week.
@GingerPwr Exactly, no matter how you did, you still got your butt out there and ran! Great job! I am complaining how crazy it is with corona virus and you have an e coli warning on top of all of that. Hang in there!
@Cafelelia Sorry you had to cancel your trip but it sounds like the right thing to do considering all that is going on. I am still on the fence with mine. I imagine if things stay the course, I will have to cancel too.0 -
I have broadband back. Hurrah. Of course I have to tell you guys first. Now I have to set the wifi. It is completely crazy coronavirus wise. @sleepymom50
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Ljdanny
Week 2
Thursday
Pw 190
Cw 189.81 -
@pacsnc6 sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Hugs to you.
This coronavirus is making me crazy. Went to get a few things at the store. It was a madhouse. It was like Christmas. No toilet paper , water, bleach. Did nobody wipe their *kitten* before this virus. My husbands passport expired and he is going to get a new one, I'm afraid they won't issue it. We don't travel until August but you never know. They are starting to close schools. My work is afraid of closing and how they will pay the staff. Hopefully that doesn't happen. My son has surgery tomorrow and I worry a little with all his health issues.
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And school is now cancelled in our province until April 6th. Everybody is losing their minds as to how to deal with this. Good call deciding not to go to Phoenix! I just ordered a bunch of groceries & supplies for delivery. On the bright side, my older son somehow managed to score a bunch of hand sanitizer at our corner store.3
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Very crazy times. We are wisely being told not to shake hands at the bank. My daughters boyfriend went to ER to be tested. Feeling ill and they were in Italy recently. My daughter doesn’t think they should visit us. Our hospital just had a confirmed case. There are 4 adults in our home with compromised immune systems. The school systems are shut down and church meetings canceled. One day at a time. Hang in there everyone.
@GingerPwr your posting cracked me up.4 -
@Cafelelia I’m going to have to pull out of the step challenge for now. So sorry.0
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@ljdanny - I hope that your son’s surgery goes well tomorrow. I said a little prayer for him.
@Mrsbell8well - You just take care of yourself and your family. No need to apologize about the step challenge. Hope that your daughter & her boyfriend are ok.1 -
Thursday 3/12
Food: on track
Water: 64 oz
Exercise: Nothing
I feel like I have been running the past few days and not getting anywhere. I had a couple of doctors appointments this week. I did have fun shopping with Shannon yesterday but I had so many other things I should have been doing and I knew that I would be putting myself behind by going. It was her birthday and it was her suggestion so I am glad I went. Today I had hair and nail appointments. I also have been so sleepy all week. I should be over the time change by now I would think. Tomorrow I will have time to get back into my routine and I need to plan my weekend. We will be staying in for obvious reasons.
I also canceled my trip to go see William in Houston. I am so bummed but every day there is something new going on so it is for the best. I was lucky and was able to cancel the hotel and the flight with no trouble. My husband didn't last long in New York. The games were canceled. A county near me was "closed" so non essential businesses are to closed for 2 weeks. Only healthcare facilities, gas stations, grocery stores, government offices, public safety, correctional facilities and utility services can remain open. I have never seen anything like this. Hopefully all these cancelations and precautions will slow the progression of this virus and things will start to improve. We are prepared if we need to stay in for any amount of time. Hopefully we wont need it but it is better to be prepared.
I am so tired so I am going to stop before I start babbling too much Lol! Hope everyone has a good night.
@amsandos I am glad your broadband is back! I miss you when it is down! How did the rest of your day go? Hope you have a good nights rest tonight and will be refreshed in the am.
@ljdanny Sending hugs and prayers to you and your son tomorrow. You all have been through so much. I still can't believe that everyone is behaving the same way all over the world apparently. It is just unbelievable to me.
@Cafelelia Yes, good call to cancel. Your son was lucky, I think the hand sanitizer has been sold out for a while by us. I wish I had thought to order by delivery, saves time plus no exposure to any germs at the store.
@Mrsbell8well I hope your daughter and her boyfriend are ok. Sending prayers and hugs. Hope you are feeling better too.1 -
Friday's Weigh Ins
@rosieposiesrl
@hope002
@cafelelia
@lennoncpa
@Pacsnc6
@Sleepymom5
@1theresamcvean
@KUMEcyclingteam
@Fi45
Saturday's Weigh Ins
@kirsten11872
@Zumba_Luvah
@timibotkin
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I didn't get a chance to post Thursday's photo challenge-it is never too late if you want to jump in! I will post mine tomorrow
Thirsty Thursday - Your favorite morning drink
I am always curious about what people drink in the morning! I love my coffee and it has evolved over time. Post a photo or describe your favorite morning drink. Selfies with the drink are great or maybe you want to show us your favourite mug or glass, or where you are having your drink!
Food for Thought Friday - Surprising favorite food item
Let us know about a surprising food item that you love since starting your healthy journey. Maybe you discovered a new product and now can’t live without it. Maybe you never really like broccoli before, but you now love it.
Share here, on the link below or both!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10787221/march-spring-it-forward-photo-challenge#latest1 -
Here's my morning coffee - boringly just on my messy dressing table whilst I get myself ready. Wish I was drinking it in the garden listening to the early morning birds sing, but alas, I get up at 6:30am and have barely enough time to get me and kids ready in time, let alone enjoy a coffee in peace!4
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