WEIGHT NO MORE Team Chat - March 2020
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@lennoncpa I saw the pic of your grand puppy, he's adorable! My cousin lives nearby so we see Mia all the time, she's almost 3 and outgrown her "puppy" phase but she still goes crazy when she sees me, it's the funniest thing. Apparently she doesn't do that for anyone else. She is totally not the sort of dog I would get if we were to get a dog, but she's pretty awesome.
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@podperson1 Yes we love Big Bang. Bazinga is going to be 8 this year, so it's just as well we never got sick of it!
@1theresamcvean amazing photos and poem. I really hope humanity does learn something from all of this.
There's just too much else going on to respond to... but I am reading and sending you all love.2 -
@Phoebe112476, @rosieposiesrl & @KUMEcyclingteam - Just a reminder that we are missing your weigh ins for this week! Please post if you do not want to go NWI on the spreadsheet. Thanks!0
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Baking bread and waiting for beans to finish in the InstantPot so... since I enjoy everyone’s pictures, especially of our pets or the fur babies in our lives, here are our two Brittanys
Gauge... he has zero concerns about the virus and really needs a haircut
Willow... our very spoiled rescue. Excuse the mess... she & I have a daily battle with the pillows on the window seat. I set them up... she knocks them down
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1theresamcvean wrote: »Today, these two things made me calmer after a good cry.
1) My mother put a ball of blue wool in the window at her new nursing home so my sister could find her for a window visit. You can see my sister smiling in the window reflection ~ the nurses had also made a sign. 2) I also saw this poem about everything.
@1theresamcvean you made me cry but in a good way. Your mom is in good hands. Love the poem.1 -
@1theresamcvean i'm not that worried yet, my appointment isn't until the 4th. my entire head needs to be done though, my hair is magenta. i wouldn't mind if my girl made me a little care package though. my husband said it will be funny to see what my hair looks like.
today i tried going back to the store, did try walmart and sams this time, was a little successful. no toilet paper anyplace though. then came and have been watching movies, i did try reading for a bit but the book is a little slow. my zumba instructor is going to do a zumba class on zoom tomorrow morning so i am going to try to log into that. hopefully i can do it. im not that great with technology. should be fun if i can figure it out.2 -
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#latest0 -
steps
sun-9,984
mon-6,569
tues- 6,754
wed- 6,697
thurs- 7,634
fri- 8,407
sat- 11,442
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Saturday 3/21 check in
Food-not logged, probably under
Water-at least 64
Exercise-none
I am not feeling that great that is why I haven't logged my food. I am hoping I don't have the stomach virus my husband has. I haven't been as sick as he has been but I just feel very tired and my stomach is kinda off. I was too tired to get myself downstairs to exercise so I am just going to take a rest day and listen to my body. Hopefully this is something else and just passes. Depending how I feel, I will check in again later or tomorrow.
@podperson1 I am sure staying at home and possibly boredom is contributing to the snacking. Try making sure you are really hungry or maybe include a snack in your day that is healthy and fits in your plan. It is hard with parents, especially if they are active and used to being out. I am glad they opted to take a walk rather than sit in the cafe.
@timibotkin I know you have so much going on besides all this other craziness. I can understand why you would be stressed. Maybe you should make a realistic plan for each day. Also maybe think of your goals? Is it important to lose now or maybe maintaining would be good to get through this. Your lower steps would be a good week for me! Lol! I was thinking about your appointment being moved up. I can understand why you might worry but did you consider that maybe they want to see people as soon as possible because we don't know what is going to happen with this pandemic? It could be just that. It doesn't seem like people are taking it seriously by me either. I can't understand it.
@1theresamcvean Thank you for sharing the pictures and the poem. It is so nice that your Mother is in such a caring place. I also love that poem, it reminded me that things will eventually get back to normal and this will be a memory. I am sure I am not the only one who teared up. That is pretty smart that your salon did that. I am going to tell my niece who works at a salon.
@Cafelelia I am so glad that you found a delivery service for your Mom. I hope that works out. I like the idea of phone option. They are just asking for people to donate their "medical skills" I am hoping I can actually talk to someone when I call. Jim wants me to hold off for now.
@nstephenson01 I am always happy to see a post from you! You can absolutely rejoin in April. I hope your husband is on his way home. I actually feel like this is going to be longer than 2 weeks. How long does will it take for him to get home? I can understand how you felt with this going on and him being away. I want all my kids to come home and two are married and have their own homes lol! It just feels like we are going through something and we all should be together. I am sure you are feeling the same way about your father. I thought with you being so remote that you may have had a better situation at the grocery stores. Hopefully they will be stocked up again soon. Glad you are back! Don't worry about catching up, just jump in. Definitely let us know when your husband arrives home safely. I love the pics of Gauge and Willow. They both look like they are living the life! Lol!
@kirsten11872 FYI- you are still down almost 4 pounds for the month. Don't let this gain get you. I feel like you just need to get into a realistic routine you can maintain at home. I say realistic because it is going to have to be something you can do with all the additional demands on your time now a days. I know once you get on a roll, you do great!
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx Nice loss! I think I would feel the same way with the Kg vs pounds. It just sounds better especially when you are losing.
@lennoncpa So true about the dogs, I guess any pet too. I guess if your grandpup is there, that means your son arrived safely?
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@sleepymom5
Sorry about your husband. Hopefully he feels better soon.
Glad you enjoyed my post. I've always liked helping people but right now it has to be more of a virtual helping. If what I post helps people on our team, that's great. Yesterday and today I checked up on some of the older folks from church, through phone calls and Facebook.
You do have a lot to think about deciding to help since you have medical knowledge. Like someone else said (don't remember who)maybe you could do something with answering phones. My friend's daughter is a nurse and she will be working from home now answering calls.
I'm not good with technology either. I did find out that I could purchase extra data for not too much extra cost so I decided to do that. I want to be able to do the exercise videos on Fitness on demand and to watch my church's service and of course be able to post here.3 -
@Cafelelia
Sorry about the issues you're having with your mom. I understand completely. My dad is fiercely independent and doesn't like to ask for help. Glad you were able to find a service for her. Hopefully it will work out ok. Thank you for the virtual hug. Giving you a hug back.
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@nstephenson01
Welcome back! Prayers that your husband gets home quickly and safely.1 -
Friday and Saturday check in
Food: good
Water: not sure but not enough
Exercise: Friday was a rest day, Saturday 40 minutes bodyweight exercises while doing laundry, 15 minute walk around my condo complex by myself and another 15 minute walk around the complex with a couple of neighbors and their furry friends.2 -
Checking in with the team for the first time since I went MIA......
Mom is healing well, we go see an orthopedic surgeon next Friday for some more x rays and to re-evaluate her physical therapy. She can have the sling off now a few times during the day to help with the stiffness but still has to keep the shoulder joint motionless. I will admit that I have not had any self dedication since Mother broke her arm, I have not worried about myself, only worried about getting Mom back healthy. I see by the scale that this will have to change. Back to meal preps, logging food and wiping off 2 weeks of dust off of my spin bike............ Maybe try to get a bit more sleep too! Pretty sure at this point, if I ever lost my Machinist job, I could find a home working with the elderly for home care!
In the mean time, I've turned into some sort of Super Hero Sanitizing Phenom, with only one job, to keep the Corona virus away from my mother. I do not think she could handle it with her present situation. To everyone, keep up the good fight! I'll be checking on you!!!
Current weight 230 lbs (up 5 lbs in 2 weeks)
Made real home cooked Turkey pie for lunch, (Blue ribbon from the Judge! [Mom])
Exercise: Lifted mom (104 lbs) and carried her to the restroom and back (40 ft each way) for a total of 9 times since midnight..... (She pees more often than a 6 week old puppy!)
I see people put water totals on here, water is important and although I usually keep track, today I did not.....
But what I did do was bring a smile to my Mothers face! (Deep down I think she thinks I'm a bit of an idiot!!! lol)12 -
3/21 - 14409 steps1
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Steps
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Hi all, sorry to not have posted for a bit. I read the posts on this group everyday soon after waking, but never with enough time to respond and give an update. Although not posting, I am wishing you all the best in these circumstances.
My kids are no off school and nursery for the foreseeable future. All their clubs and grouos have also stopped. They both seem happy about the no school and nursery, but upset about the clubs. They keep asking to go to soft play centre, swimming, theme parks etc - keep telling them that they are all closed, but think it may take a while for them to fully understand how much life is going to change.
Spent some time at the allotment yesterday, and popped out briefly to pick up some seeds that I am missing. Don't think if they decide to "lockdown" that I wouldn't be able to go to the allotment - I'm not socialising with other people, and like a grocery store I will be getting food to take home (yesterday was picking purple sprouting broccoli and kale, today will pick rainbow chard and leeks). Will head up there later to plant broad bean seeds to get things kicking off for this season!
Food wise - generally Ok, but really fancied a takeaway on Thursday evening and totally over did it - and then left overs the next day for lunch. Put on 3lb overnight and still trying to get it back down. Hoping I succeed before Wednesday weigh in!
Steps have not been too great this week:
Sunday 1895 🙈(tracker did run out of battery at some point though...)
Monday 14,149
Tuesday 9,150
Wednesday 6,273
Thursday 4,526
Friday 10,135
Saturday 5,406
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03/21 steps 86811
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My heart goes out to everyone. Thankful for all the posts from our group. They make me laugh (superhero), sigh at cuteness, (doggie kitty kids photos), drool over food photos and generally make me feel like we are family. This has become about so much more than weight loss. Kudos to those still sticking to it! Prayers for sick peeps.
I was up Friday at 5:30 baking strawberry muffins for team mates, and up early yesterday making cinnamon rolls. I came home yesterday and took a 2 hour nap. Wiped out.
Today we are doing day 5 walking to finish the first week of our program. I’m going to start back on yoga. I desperately need it.
@1theresamcvean I will be happy to post pictures when I cook my next artichokes this week.
Today’s to do: at home pedicure, walk 15 minutes, yoga, nap, cook Mexican food and bake a lemon cake.
Lula Mae needs to lose weight. She is only 3 and has never enjoyed walks much. She despises going up hills. But Molly and I are determined to get back in shape and “loo boo” is part of the 12 week package deal.
The only reason we got a dog was for me to have a running companion. Not happening. Molly says she is a “therapy” dog. She has brought incredible joy and comfort to my parents. They adore her. Everyone adores her. Maybe someday we will get another dog.
Hope your all finding ways to cope. I broke down in tears twice yesterday. Fear, anxiety, concerns for myself, my family, my team mates. I still hear people in denial not taking proper precautions . It feels like a dreadful waiting game waiting to see who’s going to die. I’m feeling so vulnerable. Especially with nervousness about the old folks. Overall they are in good spirits. One day at a time.
My strengths are cleaning, organizing, cooking and baking. So that’s what I’m doing.
Molly did 2 grocery runs this weekend. Trying to think what we need to be prepared.
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Made a green Spring pasta with peas. Next day used Rao’s marinara on left over orecchiette and topped it with left over green pasta. My heart beats with love!
Last night Chinese walnut tofu with green beans and brown rice.
Those candied walnuts were dangerous. Hard to stop eating them. As they were cooling I popped one in my mouth. 5 more followed.
Going to weigh this morning to make sure I’m still on track.4 -
Brisk chilly 20 minutes walk done! Making oatmeal topped with organic strawberries1
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I woke up feeling better but once I ate, started not feeling well again. Guess it will be another rest day for me. No worries, not coronavirus, this is a stomach virus. I have a headache and feel run down too. Jim is still not feeling better. Hopefully he will be turning the corner soon and feeling better.
@ljdanny I don't know how I missed your post last night. I totally forgot your hair was magenta! I hope you can get into your zumba class online. I don't know how to do that stuff either lol! Shannon was telling me a woman my age is in her online class and doesn't realize her video is on during class. She said she even had a bag of chips that she was dumping into her mouth at one point. Shannon doesn't want to embarrass her. I told her she has to let her know. That lady would be me lol!
@tryingagain5 I am glad that you are able to purchase extra data. It is important to stay connected during this time. Sounds like you got a good workout in on Saturday.
@KUMEcyclingteam Omg! Lol! You crack me up! I am sure having you around keeps your Mom in good spirits! What is turkey pie? That sounds good. Sounds like you are getting a good workout in too! With all the water I drink, I may have your mother beat with the bathroom trips.
@Freeglerock I am glad that you were able to check in. I know it is hard now a days, especially with little ones to care for. I know it is hard for them, especially since they can't understand what is going on. I don't know what would happen with the allotment if you shut down, it needs to be tended to so I would hope they would still let you go. Hang in there. Hugs
@Mrsbell8well It is a tough time and eventually it catches up with all of us. Sounds like you are doing what you do best to get you and your family through this. Hugs!
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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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Sunday
@cassiegetsfit2013
Monday
@jedaschultz
@JillyBT
@podperson1
Tuesday
@phoebe112476
Wednesday
@GingerPwr
@tryingagain5
@Amsandos
@Freeglerock
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I've had a couple of not so great days eating and drinking. (Fun, but very irresponsible).
Back on the wagon so to speak today. Hubs just made us southwestern omelettes, which will probably keep me full until dinner, which is salad and rotisserie chicken.
Saturday Steps: 8,045 - I did it! I did a full week of 8,000 + steps per day. Total for the week: 61,977 steps.
This week's goals: 60+ oz water per day; Measure and log all food.3 -
Keep up the good work!!!
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Congratulations to @Cassiegetsfit14, @freeglerock and @Fi45 for placing at the top or our team for weight loss this week!! Congratulations to @CassieGetsFit2013 and @freeblerock for making the F2F honorable mentions!
We are all winners for showing up now more than ever!8 -
Hi everyone!
Yesterday was a good day. I stuck to my plan (which included 2 small glasses of wine for home date night), I went for a nice run and I drank my 2l of water. I also avoided endlessly catching up on news and just let myself do that for 30 minutes in the late afternoon. My sleep quality still could be better and I am working on it. I am getting ready for the “school week” coming up. I have lessons mapped out for the week and my husband organized more online activities for our boys. A hockey coach is offering 30 minutes of dry land training at a reasonable cost, so we booked each of our boys for that several times this week. The boys take piano lessons at a local music school, which has been struggling to stay afloat. All of the families agreed to moving regular lessons to an online portal, so can continue to study and the school has been saved! We are also trying really hard to support local businesses that are still open.
@GingerPwr - We all need some fun days right now. Great that you are back on the wagon & great steps this week!
@sleepymom5 - I am so sorry that you and Jim are both sick, and hope that you feel better really soon!
@mrsbell9well - We are all having those times of anxiety right now. Really good that you are focusing on what you can do like the cleaning, organizing, cooking and baking. Your food looks so yummy!
@Freeglerock - It is really hard for the kids to get their heads around this. My kids ask me several times a day when they can resume their activities again. That is so great that you can still work on the allotment and those fresh veggies will be all the more appreciated during these uncertain times.
@kumecyclingteam - You are hilarious! Hope that your mom is recovering well and please try to find the time to take care of yourself too.
@tryingagain5 - Really impressive how you have go on board with an alternate workout schedule so quickly. Getting that extra data is a good idea as so many activities and services have moved online now. It is a good way to stay in touch with those things.
@ljdanny - Hope that you were able to get online and do your Zumba class this morning!
@nstephenson01 - Your fur babies are adorable!
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx - Nice loss!
@kirsten11872 - I had a similar gain this week. For me, I was just moving less and missed some workouts. We can both get focused again this week, so let’s go!
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User ID: CassieGetsFit2013
Week Number: Week 4
Previous weight: 209.4
Current weight: 209
Not a very big loss, but it IS a loss either way AND last week, I lost 4.6lbs. I guess I shouldn't have any reason to complain then with a 5lb loss for the month of March and still might have a loss for the last weigh in for this month. But will my next weigh in be week 5 or week 1 for April? It's hard for me to remember since my weigh ins are on Sundays, lol. Hope everyone is doing good, I love you all! 😋🥰7
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