DOWNSIZERS Team Chat - April 2020
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So, I was encouraged to post or ask questions here when I have a problem. It seems things have changed for me. What do you do when you feel hungry and have no calories left in the food diary? To define hungry, as in I can feel hunger in my esophagus. I've drank a large amount of water to "feel full". That is not helping. Any help is appreciated.
I recognize that my body is eating fat cells! Then I cheer my body on for doing that. It’s a mental game at that point. But, think about what time of day it is happening. Can you rearrange some of your calories to save some for that time in the days to come? If it’s in the evening, I have been known to brush my teeth way before bedtime to keep myself from eating anything else. Also, can you eat a salad or something else with almost no calories? Fiber helps fill you up.
Great suggestions Tami! You are so right about it being a mental game at that point.2 -
Have an awesome day everyone! Cold and wintery (still) here today. Spring just has to come soon! So sick of the snow!1
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Daily check in
Calories: under
Exercise: none
Water: definitely not enough
Steps 3/31 4,300
Yesterday was a rough day regarding steps, water and exercise. I wasn’t going to share this but I want people to understand the importance of social distancing. My Mom tested positive for covid19 on Saturday. She was showing symptoms prior to that. She is in hospital right now but doing well. So stay home unless absolutely necessary and social distance. Mom went to a wake before gatherings were limited and mandatory self isolation for travellers was in place. A lady who had just travelled was at the funeral home 3 days in a row. At this point, 110 people have tested positive directly or indirectly to this wake. It is hard because my Mom lives in Newfoundland and I am in Ontario. Be safe everyone.
Today’s goals
1. Make time for a walk
2. Drink 9 cups of water
3. Stay win calorie goal
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Week 1:
Past weight: 186.8
Current weight: 184.8
Determination is strong!2 -
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APRIL STEP CHALLENGE
I'm sorry its taken me this long to post this but I wanted to make sure to get this done today. Since many of us are confined at home and unable to really get out for long walks or do our usual workout routines, I thought we could do this small challenge for April. The goal is to reach at least the number of steps per day and try to add more as we go. If you already do more than this then that's even better! Lets try to hit at least each step goal per day until the end of the month.
To join the step challenge, just post your daily step pledge here. Then post your steps daily so I can keep a tally. Let’s go steppers!!
Some ideas to help you get more steps in while stuck indoors......
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MARCH STEP RESULTS
Here are our results for our step challenge for March. We are still missing some of our steppers numbers which I can still add in if you want to give them to me but in the meantime here are the results with what we do have.....
As a group we walked 1,424,211 steps
Top three steppers
@888Angie888 - 424,411 steps
@mari_moulin - 394,655 steps
@lindamtuck2018 - 259,810 steps
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Good morning all! Being stuck in my house all the time is really making my body do weird stuff. I moved so much more when I went into work. I am still weighing myself at the same time in the morning with the same clothes and from day to day will see a 3-6 lb difference on the scale. I don't know if it's stress or just routine change or what but this is driving me nuts. Maybe I'm not getting enough water. I am so frustrated! I need to really cut down on salt and heavy carbs, I think. I do have my home gym downstairs so I need to be working out consistently and I'm not doing that right now. I also think I am going to have to be super diligent about tracking.
I am having the same issues. I have been doing my best to keep myself active and drink all my water and eat as best i can but this has proven easier said than done. Just keep doing the best you can. Make use of that home Gym.Hi all! I'm new here. I'm excited to join in! Looks like just the type of support I need. 🥳
Welcome to our group and our team!! looking forward to walking this journey with you! I am also an emotional eater and with all that has been going on around the world I've really been struggling. Hang in there.
Also a massive welcome to @leni1us and @dtmwedSo, I was encouraged to post or ask questions here when I have a problem. It seems things have changed for me. What do you do when you feel hungry and have no calories left in the food diary? To define hungry, as in I can feel hunger in my esophagus. I've drank a large amount of water to "feel full". That is not helping. Any help is appreciated.
Well water is my go to solution when i have no calories left. either that or tea. sometimes brushing my teeth keeps me from going grabbing any food and worse case i will go grab some fruits or veggies to snack on and pray that holds me down.lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Daily check in
Calories: under
Exercise: none
Water: definitely not enough
Steps 3/31 4,300
Yesterday was a rough day regarding steps, water and exercise. I wasn’t going to share this but I want people to understand the importance of social distancing. My Mom tested positive for covid19 on Saturday. She was showing symptoms prior to that. She is in hospital right now but doing well. So stay home unless absolutely necessary and social distance. Mom went to a wake before gatherings were limited and mandatory self isolation for travellers was in place. A lady who had just travelled was at the funeral home 3 days in a row. At this point, 110 people have tested positive directly or indirectly to this wake. It is hard because my Mom lives in Newfoundland and I am in Ontario. Be safe everyone.
Today’s goals
1. Make time for a walk
2. Drink 9 cups of water
3. Stay win calorie goal
Continued prayers for your mom, you and your loved ones Linda. 1 -
For those who need some help getting your steps in while stuck at home, how about some Leslie Sansone?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvEJ5WFk2KE&t=977s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enYITYwvPAQ7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYuw4f1c4xs
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HABIT TRACKER! Did you know that we have our own habit tracker that is here for you to use? It’s on the main group page, under the announcements called the F2F Habit Tracker-April 2020. Habit tracking works because it gives you a visual representation of your progress. You get to see all the times you’ve done the habit lined up as an unbroken chain. Once you can see your progress, you’re much less likely to skip the habit.
Just click the link and follow the easy instructions and start tracking your habits today! Habit Tracker
TIP: I like to bookmark my team's page at the beginning of every month for easier access. Happy Tracking!!
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Hello Team. I am so sorry for disappearing on you all last month. I especially want to apologize to our Captain Linda and our Motivators Jenn and Tami. I will do my best to help keep up with our team.
I have really struggled with this confinement. My mental health has not been good and I've gone back to some really bad habits to deal with my stress. I have been dealing with anxiety attacks every few day. I know we are all in the same boat and we all have our stresses and worries due to our current situation. Know i am keeping everyone in prayer.
I decided a couple of day ago to wake up each day and list out my blessings in my head. Before i even leave my bed. My family is home and safe.
We are healthy.
We have are sheltered.
We are fed.
We are clothed.
We have a garden for fresh air.
I can still go out for my runs.
The sun is shining.
My name is Mari. I am 41 years old mom of 3 boys and married to a great and supportive guy. I've struggled with my weight my whole life and am finally very close to my goal. I've now been stuck at my current weight range for several months now and am desperately trying to start losing again. I was doing really well at the beginning of march then all hell broke loose. My current goal is to at least maintain my weight or lose a teeny bit if i can.
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Hello Everyone. New today. Just rejoined MFP on Sunday. I'm 72 and morbidly obese. Had my physical early this year and am in good ranges in everything except weight. I've been self-isolating for over 3 weeks and grazing throughout the day and night ... have gained almost 20 lbs in 2 months.
Put batteries back in my scale for the first time in almost a year and seeing weight over 300 was a BIG wakeup call. So, here I am.
Username: cesse47
Weighin week: 1
Weighin day: Sunday
Previous weight:
Current weight: 308.6 -- day 1 beginning weight
Daily Check In
Calories over/under? baby steps for now, tracking/logging everything
Water: always tough; yesterday made it to 6
Exercise: again, baby steps. Just started Leslie Sansone beginner walker video
can get to 5 minutes only. yesterday did 2 sets of 5 minutes; tried/failed at 3rd
will do 2 today; hopefully do third
Goals for tomorrow:
Log everything
Drink 8 water
Do 3 5-min walks
Declutter closet
Get outside for a few minutes at least; yard cleanup1 -
Team Captains -- please note. I changed my weighin day from Monday to Sunday so I can participate in the week 1 weighin. Tx, Cesse2
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Hello Everyone. New today. Just rejoined MFP on Sunday. I'm 72 and morbidly obese. Had my physical early this year and am in good ranges in everything except weight. I've been self-isolating for over 3 weeks and grazing throughout the day and night ... have gained almost 20 lbs in 2 months. Put batteries back in my scale for the first time in almost a year and seeing weight over 300 was a BIG wakeup call. So, here I am.
Username: cesse47
Weighin week: 1
Weighin day: Sunday
Previous weight:
Current weight: 308.6 -- day 1 beginning weight
Daily Check In
Calories over/under? baby steps for now, tracking/logging everything
Water: always tough; yesterday made it to 6
Exercise: again, baby steps. Just started Leslie Sansone beginner walker video
can get to 5 minutes only. yesterday did 2 sets of 5 minutes; tried/failed at 3rd
will do 2 today; hopefully do third
Goals for tomorrow:
Log everything
Drink 8 water
Do 3 5-min walks
Declutter closet
Get outside for a few minutes at least; yard cleanup
Welcome to the team! Baby steps are a great way to start.2 -
So, I was encouraged to post or ask questions here when I have a problem. It seems things have changed for me. What do you do when you feel hungry and have no calories left in the food diary? To define hungry, as in I can feel hunger in my esophagus. I've drank a large amount of water to "feel full". That is not helping. Any help is appreciated.
I recognize that my body is eating fat cells! Then I cheer my body on for doing that. It’s a mental game at that point. But, think about what time of day it is happening. Can you rearrange some of your calories to save some for that time in the days to come? If it’s in the evening, I have been known to brush my teeth way before bedtime to keep myself from eating anything else. Also, can you eat a salad or something else with almost no calories? Fiber helps fill you up.
I did rearrange my calories. I used to do I. F. and now I eat throughout the day. It got to where I struggled with hunger all day long. Now I still struggle with hunger but I'm eating.
Brushing would not help in this reward. I've also restructured my deficit. I ate what the "pros" and online help said I needed to do. I would gain. I would lower and gain. I lower some more and could not hold to it. That where I am now.
Salads to me are like the Chinese food stereotype. After I eat it I'm still hungry.
That you for your advice.2 -
So, I was encouraged to post or ask questions here when I have a problem. It seems things have changed for me. What do you do when you feel hungry and have no calories left in the food diary? To define hungry, as in I can feel hunger in my esophagus. I've drank a large amount of water to "feel full". That is not helping. Any help is appreciated.
I've had a couple of thoughts / questions regarding your questions. Everyone generates stomach acid because it's necessary for the digestion process. However, if there's an excess, and your stomach is not processing it efficiently, it can build up. And, it can cause a feeling of hunger, or feel shaky, or slightly nauseated. I'd suggest chewing a couple of Tums or a similar product to see if that helps.
My second question is are you eating enough Protein. It will increase the feeling of fullness. Try to include fiber rich foods. Pick solid foods instead of liquids; i.e., eat an apple vs drinking apple juice. Be sure you are drinking all of the water and space it out throughout the day. Plan your meals and eat mindfully. Eat slowly.
Regards, cesse2 -
mari_moulin wrote: »
For those who need some help getting your steps in while stuck at home, how about some Leslie Sansone?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvEJ5WFk2KE&t=977shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enYITYwvPAQ7https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYuw4f1c4xs
I LOVE this woman!!! She is just so stinking cheerful all the time and right now, that's exactly what I need!
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@mari_moulin please do not apologize. You've been in the thick of this longer than most of us since you are in France. Please know that we are praying for you, too. I think probably most of us are struggling with the stress of all the uncertainty, medical and economic. I know I am. I did not eat smart today. Probably wiped out the couple pounds I was down on Sunday, but honestly, if I can just not put on the "Freshman 15" during all of this, I will consider that a win.3
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Hello Everyone. New today. Just rejoined MFP on Sunday. I'm 72 and morbidly obese. Had my physical early this year and am in good ranges in everything except weight. I've been self-isolating for over 3 weeks and grazing throughout the day and night ... have gained almost 20 lbs in 2 months. Put batteries back in my scale for the first time in almost a year and seeing weight over 300 was a BIG wakeup call. So, here I am.
Username: cesse47
Weighin week: 1
Weighin day: Sunday
Previous weight:
Current weight: 308.6 -- day 1 beginning weight
Daily Check In
Calories over/under? baby steps for now, tracking/logging everything
Water: always tough; yesterday made it to 6
Exercise: again, baby steps. Just started Leslie Sansone beginner walker video
can get to 5 minutes only. yesterday did 2 sets of 5 minutes; tried/failed at 3rd
will do 2 today; hopefully do third
Goals for tomorrow:
Log everything
Drink 8 water
Do 3 5-min walks
Declutter closet
Get outside for a few minutes at least; yard cleanup
Welcome! You have come to the right place. You will find a bunch of very encouraging folks here, and we are all in a bit of a rough spot right now. Congratulations on making some smart choices for yourself. You will love Leslie's videos and you should be proud of that first 5 minutes and multiple sets of that! Good for you!!! Keep it up and you will get stronger and develop more stamina. You CAN do this!!!1 -
mari_moulin wrote: »Hello Team. I am so sorry for disappearing on you all last month. I especially want to apologize to our Captain Linda and our Motivators Jenn and Tami. I will do my best to help keep up with our team.
I have really struggled with this confinement. My mental health has not been good and I've gone back to some really bad habits to deal with my stress. I have been dealing with anxiety attacks every few day. I know we are all in the same boat and we all have our stresses and worries due to our current situation. Know i am keeping everyone in prayer.
I decided a couple of day ago to wake up each day and list out my blessings in my head. Before i even leave my bed. My family is home and safe.
We are healthy.
We have are sheltered.
We are fed.
We are clothed.
We have a garden for fresh air.
I can still go out for my runs.
The sun is shining.
My name is Mari. I am 41 years old mom of 3 boys and married to a great and supportive guy. I've struggled with my weight my whole life and am finally very close to my goal. I've now been stuck at my current weight range for several months now and am desperately trying to start losing again. I was doing really well at the beginning of march then all hell broke loose. My current goal is to at least maintain my weight or lose a teeny bit if i can.
I love the idea of listing your blessings before you get out of bed in the mornings. I know for me, my Bible study time is the most important thing I do every day. I began that "habit" on a daily basis on January 1. Little did I know what was coming and how much help it would be for me to make it through this crisis. We must each find what supports our mental health during these trying times.2 -
So, I was encouraged to post or ask questions here when I have a problem. It seems things have changed for me. What do you do when you feel hungry and have no calories left in the food diary? To define hungry, as in I can feel hunger in my esophagus. I've drank a large amount of water to "feel full". That is not helping. Any help is appreciated.
I've had a couple of thoughts / questions regarding your questions. Everyone generates stomach acid because it's necessary for the digestion process. However, if there's an excess, and your stomach is not processing it efficiently, it can build up. And, it can cause a feeling of hunger, or feel shaky, or slightly nauseated. I'd suggest chewing a couple of Tums or a similar product to see if that helps.
My second question is are you eating enough Protein. It will increase the feeling of fullness. Try to include fiber rich foods. Pick solid foods instead of liquids; i.e., eat an apple vs drinking apple juice. Be sure you are drinking all of the water and space it out throughout the day. Plan your meals and eat mindfully. Eat slowly.
Regards, cesse
I'll try my best to answer the questions. Stomach acid is not an issue. I'm never nauseous or acidy. On a side note, Tums and similar items are not healthy so I would not eat them. Protein is not a problem either. For the most part I eat meat, cheese and yogurt. When the hunger lingers I eat granola. I try and choose some with a decent amount of dietary fiber. I usually stray from sugar. As for my drinks it's coffee, water or coffee. My diet has changed because I'm trying to find something to satiate.
Thanks for asking.
Also thanks to every body else for giving advice and especially the prayers.1 -
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Wednesday check in
Calories: under
Exercise: 40 minute walk
Water: still under
Steps 4/1 7,441
Step pledge 7,000 steps a day
It is a beautiful day here today. I am hoping to bring my walk outside today. I have lowered my daily step goal as I am just not walking as much as I used too. I didn’t realize how many places I walked until we were told to stay in. I am going to try the Leslie Sansone video today as @mari_moulin suggested to see if I can increase my steps.
Today’s goals
1. Walk 40 minutes
2. Walk 7000 steps minimum
3. Drink 9 cups of water
4. Stay within calorie goal
5. Leslie Sansone video2 -
Weigh Day Thursday
PW: 244.6
CW: 244.22 -
Tagging our whole team so you all get notified....
If you want to join our April Step challenge that was posted yesterday please let me know so I can add you in the spreadsheet. ❤️🚶🏻🚶🏻♀️
@zuzu_smartypants
@19shmoo69
@Kguin0323
@gharvey2753
@charlottemilton
@chassp8pooh
@cesse47
@mellane30
@dness1203
@dabbers18
@OneRegularCoffee
@Murphyi150
@dtmwed
@panda4153
@ddk125
@UTMom81
@888Angie888
@mylifeasoliveoil
@jennt817
@Kres567
@Lindamtuck2018
@Fossett2000
@leni1us
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mari_moulin wrote: »
Tagging our whole team so you all get notified....
If you want to join our April Step challenge that was posted yesterday please let me know so I can add you in the spreadsheet. ❤️🚶🏻🚶🏻♀️
@zuzu_smartypants
@19shmoo69
@Kguin0323
@gharvey2753
@charlottemilton
@chassp8pooh
@cesse47
@mellane30
@dness1203
@dabbers18
@OneRegularCoffee
@Murphyi150
@dtmwed
@panda4153
@ddk125
@UTMom81
@888Angie888
@mylifeasoliveoil
@jennt817
@Kres567
@Lindamtuck2018
@Fossett2000
@leni1us
@FormerlyFit48
I'm in if there's room.3 -
Daily Check-in
Yesterday: 4/1 (Wednesday)
Kept a food diary: yes
Fruits & Veggies: 4
Water: met goal (8 cups)
Stayed Under Calorie Goal: yes, 48 remaining
Exercise: Core Workout Video
Steps: 7595
Yesterday was a pretty good day for me. I sort of had an energy crash in the late afternoon though. But my energy made a come-back for evening. Today I feel like someone drained all my energy. Maybe I have been doing too much too quickly for my adrenal and thyroid issues?
I'm going to attempt to meet today's step goal for the challenge, but that will be my only exercise. (Hubby gave me a Garmin fitness tracker for my birthday (which was the end of March.) I have been loving counting my steps, and watching my heart rate and body battery.
I was curious to see how the body battery thing would relate to someone like me who deals with fatigue. I don't know what all it uses, but it actually is usually a fairly accurate reflection of how I'm feeling! Maybe I will eventually see a pattern on what causes me to feel so drained at times?!
It's supposed to be my day to clean our entire house, but I think that's pretty unlikely judging by today's energy levels. If I can at least get the master bath and kitchen floors clean, it may have to suffice.
Otherwise, we have a gorgeous day here in Louisiana! Highs in the mid 70s. Just my type of weather for spending time outside!
Today’s goals
1. Drink Water
2. Meet Step Goal
3. Rest
4. Clean kitchen & master bath floors in our home
5. Pay Bills
@mari_moulin Please add me to the step challenge. I'm going to try!2 -
Hello everyone! I don't wanna talk about it.
Username: Mellane30
Weighin Week: 03/30/2020
Weighin day: Monday
Previous weight: 212.5
Current weight: 213.8
Calories over/under: over
water: Much better than before.
Exercise: I am so tired of sitting in my chair! I need a new job.4
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