WEIGHT NO MORE Team Chat - April 2020
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Sunday Check In
Good morning and I hope that you are all doing well today. Yesterday was just ok for me. I had a tickle in my throat and rested. I just took a break from everything and feel much better today. We are not going out anyway, but we all separated in the house as a precaution. I binged on the Picard series and finished it (absolutely loved it). It has been a long time since I binged watched anything. My Apple Watch was really not pleased with me yesterday, but it will just have to understand that a gal needs a break once in a while. I am going to do homeschooling with my younger son this morning, but will keep a distance just in case.
@nstephenson01 - It is really nice that you can go for these longer hikes outside. Fluid is the word when it comes to everything these days!
@ljdanny - Also great that you can get outside and walk. I have been doing those Leslie Sansone workouts, and I find I am not getting the distances that the videos say, like 5 miles is not really 5 miles. I guess it is just harder to measure the indoor movements.
@tryingagain5 - You are doing great with the exercise! We had a really windy day yesterday too, there were even some wind warnings out in the afternoon.
@lennoncpa - Oh that doggy is so cute. I am currently wearily a similar outfit and hairdo to you in that photo! There are a lot of FaceTime drinking chats going on these days. If it keeps happening though, maybe ask your son if he wants to talk about anything.
@CassieGetsFit2013 - Fantastic loss!
@mrsbell8well - Looks like you had a productive weekend and that should set you up great for the week!
@Gingerpwr - I am sorry about your tendonitis and shin splints. Walking is a very good alternative and stretch for those shins should help too. I really want to see those weights so please post a photo! You are very close to goal, which is awesome!3 -
Day 7 of my cleanse. Today I am adding Quinoa for dinner. Molly said I had a food party going on this morning when I packed my lunch. Smoothie for breakfast-coconut water, pineapple, raspberries, 1/2 banana and an orange. I also added some vital reds powder from my lectin free days. in my lunch back pack, sweet potato, salad with "rainbow crunchies" (a mix of red cabbage, cauliflower, celery, carrots, radishes), steamed cauliflower, roast asparagus and mushrooms, herb teas, 1/2 avocado, 1/2 lemon and a mason jar with fresh papaya and 1/2 a lime squeezed on it, and a pack of organic raspberries. Tonights dinner quinoa, steamed carrots, artichokes (I will take pictures) and garlic mustard greens.
My goal is to weigh 145 by April 1st. I am holding at 144.8 so crossing my fingers it stays that way. Then 1 pound a week to get back to my final goal of 142 by April 23rd. I am so determined to get there. And I have been working on a doable maintenance plan. I have some ideas I was working on this weekend.
I was pretty happy to get everything done on my to do list this weekend including my April planner.
April feels pretty scary on lots of levels but I am not going there. We had a fabulous weekend and plan to enjoy every single day of health that is under our roof. We are doing everything we can think of. Contact information, what to do, where the wills are, all in order.
As for me I am trying to get my strength back with the walking program. I am dreaming of running but happy to be outdoors and making progress. Slow but promising. I held off on yoga until April 1st when I was told I could start again. Printed Adrienes you tube calendar for April.
I am so happy to be getting my nutrition back under control as well. My new eating plan will limit gluten to once a week for one meal. And I decided to add a daily treat as well. Once I get it finished I will post it.
I have been thinking a lot about these quarantines and the huge changes to our lives. When all is said and done where will we be? Did we take this time to really step up and take charge of our personal health? Get our finances in order, our homes neat and organized, calls to friends and family members? Try out new healthy recipes, start new hobbies? Schedule in relaxation and work on getting a sound nights sleep? (I know your working on this @cafelelia). There will be heart breaks and tragedies in the next year. We need to enjoy every second that we can and stay empowered with what we can do.
My prayers are out there for each and everyone of you!!!3 -
introduction: My name is Angelina. I live with my wife Molly and the old folks. (my parents mom age 88 on dialysis and dad age 90). My granddaughter Skylynn age 10 is often seen in my posts but unfortunately I am not able to see her as often as I would like with this quarantine. They just adopted the sweetest 2 year old rescue dog Saturday. They did stop by and we went outside to see them.
I started my journey July 2018 weighing 202.8. Exactly one year later I weighed 142! 60 pounds gone! I am kind of the diet plan guinea pig. I try just about everything from Keto/lectin free, ayuverdic, IF, cleanses, medical medium, G-bombs with Dr Fuhrman, Dr. Gundry daily dozen, the moon diet, and have had the most satisfaction since going vegan in October 2018. 2019 was my year! I did my first 10K, biked 34 miles on the Virginia creeper for my 63rd birthday in October. Cured back aches, carpal tunnel, GERD, and horrible daily headaches. I went a year without taking a single ibuprofen etc. I do daily yoga and that has been a game changer.
I have stayed with this group since I still need the accountability to keep the weight off. This group has been very supportive of everything I have been through. I have made friends here!
The week of my birthday October 2019 I ended up with my first and hopefully last kidney stone. Horrible but a week later we did the 34 mile bike ride.
Then December I fell hard with the cold/flu that all 10 of my team members suffered. (I am a bank manager and run 2 branches) A month later I was diagnosed with pneumonia end of January 2020. A week later I was in ER with a pacemaker. What in the world! But I believe I would have died if I hadn't been in such great health. The wiring in my heart caused the need for a pacemaker. My pulse dropped to 30 and I felt terrible. Anyway, I am just now regaining my strength and determined to get my full life back.
I went from a size 3X to a size 6-8. This morning I am wearing my little black size 6 pants and feeling teeny again!!!
It really is about the best health I can possibly be in. But yes I love wearing my retro red bikini in the summer.
My best advise...put yourself first! Take care of nutrition, exercise and sleep. Those are my 3 mandatory guidelines. And for real success, post daily!
Good luck everyone! If I can do it, anyone can do it! Come join me on this maintenance ride! It's hard but so much more fun than "dieting".2 -
Hi all,
Weigh in
username - podperson1
Weigh in week - 1
Previous weight - 191.2
Current weight - 191.6
Bit disappointing but it was a lot higher earlier in the week so guess will take that. Need to get my butt back in gear though!
@timibotkin - so many people I know seem to be posting that they're 'working on their garden' while they're off. I guess it's good in a way that at least they're doing something at home but have a feeling they're also the ones who are popping in to get supplies from you while doing it!
@CassieGetsFit2013 - congrats on the weight loss
@lennoncpa - I do love the pics of your grandpuppy, he's such a cutie
My flatmate is the same, he really seems to be going through the alcohol but I think he's just missing being able to have a night out with his mates. Hoping once he gets into a new routine it might ease up?
@tryingagain5 - harsh as it can sound, in these times we sometimes need to put ourselves first and if you have worries about going back to work then think it's totally right not to do it.
@Mrsbell8well - I'm veggie and there is a great choice of veggie/vegan food here. Hope you can make a visit at some point Your story is really inspiring and would love to get around those numbers some day!
@Cafelelia - I've been doing so much binge-watching the last week or so lol! Picard is def on my list. I've just finished Star Trek Discovery, which is really good if you've not tried it. Also wanted to say you are doing such a fab job picking up everything while @sleepymom5 deals with her personal priorities - it is much appreciated x
Start of a new week - so hope we're all staying safe, taking care and starting to get into new routines x5 -
Monday
@jedaschultz
@JillyBT
@podperson1 (weighed in)
Tuesday
@phoebe112476
Wednesday
@GingerPwr
@tryingagain5
@amsandos
@Freeglerock
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Lunch with hens of the wood mushrooms
Spring blossoms in our backyard
Dogwood buds out my office window.3 -
@podperson1
I think you're right about me doing what's best for me right now. I'm healthy now but just a few years ago wasn't. I think part of my concern is that not everyone (and that includes some of the people I work with) is talking this seriously. If they were my decision might have been different.
I did see work's weekly email and it does say they've been doing a lot of cleaning and disinfecting since we've been off so that does make me feel a little better but for now will stay at home and reevaluate later.1 -
@Cafelelia
Thanks! I think part of the reason I'm doing well with the exercise is because it keeps me busy. I don't want to start eating out of boredom.2 -
Monday 3/30
Food: on track
Water:48 oz
Exercise: 60 minutes low intensity bodyweight exercise, 45 minute walk
Today I spent my time reading, playing on my phone, watching TV and going through some papers that needed to be organized, recycled,etc.. Basically spending my day alternating these things. Not very exciting but it fills up my day.
I did walk with my neighbor just in our condo complex again since it looked like rain. We went around twice and then she decided to go home. Another neighbor was just coming outside to walk his dog so I walked around one more time with him.
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I'm Linda, 50 and live in Michigan. I don't have kids but have 3 grown nephews who are married.
I've been on this team since October 2019. Thank you to all who have encouraged me! It has been helpful.
I have two great nieces, one who is 13 months old and one who is almost 4 months old.
I have had a weight issue most of my life and have lost and gained many pounds over the years. I have lost about 50 pounds since January of 2018 and probably have around 50 or so more to lose. I work with a trainer at my gym three times a week, he works me really hard, which is what I want. I'm much stronger now than when I started. He has given me workouts to do on my own when I'm not working with him. I usually give myself one rest day per week and weekends usually do some low intensity exercise at home.
Well, right now I'm not working with my trainer since the gym is closed. The gym gave us access to their fitness on demand account so I'm doing some videos from that, doing a couple of the bodyweight exercises that my trainer gave me and doing other bodyweight exercises. I don't have any equipment at home except for a resistance band so for now lots of cardio type workouts.
I have support and accountability from my trainer and other people in my life but can always use more.
My goals for are basically continuing from October.
Get in fruits and veggies and water. Would like to do the following everyday but know that's not realistic so I'm going for 4 days per week.
Fruit goal: 4
Veggie goals: 4
Water: 64 oz
I haven't been doing very well with my goals lately but that's ok. I'm not going to go to the store until I have to so I'm going to concentrate more on my calorie goals. I've been doing pretty well with my calorie range and want to continue that.3 -
Finally got an appt for starting chemo - Friday morning. Looking forward to getting started - the sooner it will be over!
I will keep in touch here through the next three months of treatment. Everyone stay healthy.7 -
Step by step artichoke pictures. In the end you eat the yummy last part with the stem and toss the choke.
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Hope that makes sense. Unfortunately pictures not in correct order.1
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Delicious dinner. Roasted carrots with fresh thyme finished with a drizzle of honey., quinoa, and garlic mustard greens1 -
@pacsnc6 - While I am not happy that you have to do the chemo at all, I am glad that you are starting it now so you can get it done quickly. Your positive attitude is just so admirable. I have been praying for you and will continue to do so. Please remember to check in when you can and let us know how you are doing. Sending you a big virtual hug!2
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the rain let up enough today that i got to go outside for my walk. i was thankful for that because i get bored on the treadmill. i came home and finished reading a book i started the other day, it was a slow start but it got good half way through. i missed my online zumba class but she is doing it again on thursday. i am getting pretty bored sitting around the house. i decided i am going to start getting dressed and doing my hair some days. most days have been pjs and workout clothes and my hair in a bun. my birthday is saturday i told one of my nieces i want them to drive by beeping and yelling, she can park at the end of my driveway and we can have a drink from a distance and yell to each other. my son has been sending me pictures of my granddaughter so i can see her, maybe he can drive by and hold her up for me. my granddaughter who lives with me does keep me entertained at times, she's 5 months old and has found her voice and it's a loud one, lol. i do need to be productive tomorrow though.5
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@Mrsbell8well
Thanks for the encouragement! I'm trying to do my best with my decisions for health and exercise. Since I live alone, I could exercise all day and not bother anyway but then I would be over exercising and that's not good either. I'm trying to keep a balance which is why I 've been alternating doing different things throughout the day.
Glad you are doing better with your health. I know you have no choice in going to work. I'm sure you're already doing your best to keep 6 feet away from others and handwashing.
Keep up the good work on your weight loss/maintaining!2 -
03/30 steps 104531
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Phoebe112476
Tuesday
PW: 152.8
CW: 151.24 -
Daily check in for Monday... I just realized daily check-ins can help me keep track of what day it is LOL
Food: 15 hr fast. Did well during the day but dinner wasn't the healthiest. Just trying to use up stuff in the house
Water: pretty good
Exercise & steps: 20 min Bowflex intervals; 30 minute JessicaSmithTV strength training; 7,562 steps. Normally I don't double up cardio and ST but didn't do my planned cardio Sunday morning so made myself do it yesterday.
Spent some time cleaning the house & decluttering but never got out for a walk. It was a psychological pick-me-up to see a clean, tidy house. Began snowing in the afternoon and continued overnight. I think the snow is making me cranky. More snow predicted for today so going to take the dogs for a quick walk. Think I'll start a jigsaw puzzle. One of my favorite wineries in California offered 25% off + free shipping so I ordered a case. UPS is delivering it today and I need to sign for it so I'll be waiting on him. Momma needs a pick me up LOL
@pacsnc6 Best of luck. I like your attitude... its true that the sooner you begin, the sooner you will be done
@ljdanny hang in there! I read somewhere that we need to get dressed each day to be sure our waistbands don't get too tight
@tryingagain5 You are such a "quarantine inspiration"! Each day you manage to stay busy, productive, connected and also make sure to take care of yourself. WTG!!
Great steppin' @brown6267
Nice loss @phoebe112476. Hope you're settling into some sort of a new routine during these difficult times
@Mrsbell8well My internet is running too slow to view your artichoke pictures
but I bet they were delicious. I love artichokes!!
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@nstephenson01
Sorry it keeps snowing and making you cranky. I can see that though. Usually it would still be snowing here in Michigan too but instead it's been raining. The weather is supposed to be nice the rest of the week. Sounds like you're keeping busy too. Keep it up!
Thanks! I'm trying my best to not get down and upset because I'm stuck at home. It doesn't help and everyone else is in the same boat. Getting down about the situation can only lead to not eating well or just too much, then you get to the point of not wanting to exercise either. It took me 2 years to lose 50 pounds and I'd rather not gain it all back again. I want to weigh less or at least maintain by the time we can go back to the gym. My trainer has been checking in with me, which is really nice.
Posting here helps a lot. I know none of us has met in real life but I feel like we have. Staying in touch with others in my life also helps.3 -
Monday check in
Yesterday was ok. I was still feeling tired, so I did not exercise and do a plan. Just rested. The government is extending school closures beyond next week, but they are not saying for how long. They are finally going to implement more formal homeschooling via online, which will be very welcome from my perspective. I am resting again today. I miss my exercise and hope to resume tomorrow. I have a 5 k race in early June, but I think it is more and more likely that it will be cancelled. I am thinking of just one on my own anyway if that is the case.
@annliz23 - Welcome to the team! Hop on and introduce yourself!
@nstephenson01 - More snow? When does the thaw finally happen there? A case of wine sounds great and a clean house too!
@phoebe112476 -Fantastic loss!
@brown6267 - Fantastic steps yesterday!
@tryingagain5 - You are right that it is best not to get down. I find some days are better than others. Post as much as you feel you need too! You are doing great with exercise and balancing it out. Hope all is well today!
@ljdanny - Happy Birthday in advance! I have seen those birthday parades online and on tv. I hope that you get one and get to see your granddaughter!
@mrsbelle8well - Yummy food yesterday!
@podperson1 - That number is a maintain really, and you are doing well if it was higher earlier in the week. I am going to start Star Trek Discovery! Thanks for the recommendation! I loved Picard so much, it was really good!
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Monday (late)
@jedaschultz
@JillyBT
Tuesday
@phoebe112476 (submitted)
Wednesday
@GingerPwr
@tryingagain5
@amsandos
@Freeglerock
Thursday
@ljdanny
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Lots of stuff online right now about homeschool fails and what it is like to have kids at home during quarantine. Not having the easiest morning with the kids & this photo really resonated!
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@Cafelelia what a challenging time. Love your graphic lol.
@pacsnc6 we will be praying for you xxoooxx
I’m feeling so out of it this week. I just want to go home.
Food good
Water good
Exercise good
Our bank lobbies are closed so I decided to take Lula Mae to work with me. Molly met us at the park for lunch and our walk. Sweet!2 -
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Hi all,
@annliz23 - welcome! This is a wonderfully supportive group and am sure you will find it really useful
@Mrsbell8well - I do love seeing your piccies. It's nice to see some signs of Spring coming through (how is it April tomorrow!), there's a lovely tree in full blossom just by my house and seeing some crocuses, daffys etc popping up
@pacsnc6 - glad you've got a date through at least, hope all goes well x
@ljdanny - I'm with you on the PJs, feels like I just put on 'normal clothes' to go to the grocery store lol. I was going to say shame your birthday might be a quiet one, but sounds like may be anything but with your distancing driveway party
@Cafelelia - I do not envy all you parents thrown into homeschooling! Has your area not been sending work over, I know the schools here seem to have sent all the kids home with a mountain of stuff to do (some very unimpressed kids who were thinking it would be a holiday lol). If they aren't then there seems to be a lot of general online resources so maybe make up your own 'learning plan' - if it keeps them busy then at least you may get a bit of peace lol!
The routine has been a bit all over the place the last couple of days. Did some house cleaning yesterday which made me feel mildly productive - it has also allowed me to rearrange a bit to give me more floor space for online workouts. I live in a pretty small city centre flat so space is rather a commodity! Didn't sleep very well last night, but since I was up decided to go along to the bigger supermarket for opening time - got some 'harder to find' bits.
It's my parents' Golden Wedding anniversary on Saturday and we were all supposed to be going to Barcelona for a long weekend to celebrate it. Obviously that's all off now! Managed to get them a card at the supermarket and a few bits - choccies, bottle etc. No 'general' shops open so that's all available really. We have said we will celebrate properly when all this is done with, but wanted them to have a bit of something since they can't even go out for dinner or anything.
Also been working from home today - month end so figuring out who we can actually afford to pay and who will have to wait for now
Not a particularly fun job. Still, am chilling out now with a cat on my lap which always means the day is looking up 5 -
I am still going into my office, which is just a mile from my home. I’m not letting anyone in the office but because it’s tax season I had plenty of work to do before we went on lockdown. I’m just there by myself and I bring Sunny for company. He likes being up on my desk - so today I put his little bed on my desk. I think he likes to see what’s going on😀7 -
@lennoncpa
Aww! Sunny looks so cute! He's your little assistant.1
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