WEIGHT NO MORE Team Chat - April 2020
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@1theresamcvean oh it’s so good to hear from you. My heart goes out to you and everything you have been through and still going through. Many hugs and prayers. You have been on my mind every day.1
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@1theresamcvean Gah that sounds like a truly terrible experience. I'm so sorry you went through that. Glad you're starting to feel better!
@Mrsbell8well You continue to be beautiful and awesome and a wonderful inspiration to me!1 -
04/27 steps 30981
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Check in: Sunday 26th
Food: logged and under goal
Water: approx 55oz
Exercise: 70min cardio
Steps 13,764
Check in: Monday 27th
Food: logged and under goal (only just - and saved by the exercise!)
Water: did not track, but not enough
Exercise: 45min cardio and 20min yoga
Steps 10,075
I currently have my goal set to lose 0.5lb per week, so I do have a fair amount of calories to play with. Even so, I am struggling to stay within plan. Since posting here in Sunday I have been tracking my eating and trying to curb the snacks so at least I am mindful of what I am putting into my body. I'm enjoying the new exercises I am doing, and so each evening I am dedicating some time to do that. Scales not looking good for this week (currently up from last wednesday), but will just have to take it on the chin!
@Cafelelia I would love to share details of my vegetable growing - you may need to tell me to curb it if I start overtaking the board with it and turning this place into a gardening forum! Having the allotment has been amazing during lockdown. Although we do have a garden, it is great to have somewhere else where the kids are free to play (on our patches...) and get some fresh air. Last years purple sprouting broccoli and leeks are just about finishing and the strawberries are now starting to grow. We have baby plants so far of onions, peas, broad bead, carrots, lettuce and butternut squash in the ground. I'll take some photos next time I'm up there. Most of the work though is in the greenhouse at home, where I spend my time planting seeds, separate plants and potting on waiting for a few more weeks before they can go in the ground!
@sleepymom5 so pleased to hear that Jim is getting better and back home now. Sounds like he is making really good progress.
@1theresamcvean so sorry you have been through that, and that dream sounds so scary. Hopefully you are now past the worse and will get stronger and stronger each day. Hugs to you x
@GingerPwr thank for the recommendation - will take a look and try that site tonight.4 -
@sleepymom5 and @Cafelelia You two are selfless, true leaders. With all you've gone through lately, you've been here for us, keeping the group organized, on track, motivated, and supported, while keeping us posted on your own situations. That can't be easy sometimes. We could not be luckier than having you two.
@Zumba_Luvah Congratulations on reaching your goal! Good feedback on what made you succeed - mostly focusing on the right amount of food along with normal activities like cleaning and playing. Who would have guessed with Zumba in your username? Earlier in the month, you mentioned eating a bit more for two days and less after that. I used to specifically have two days a week at (approximately) maintenance calories and then five very light days. It all worked out to the same number of calories per week. For example, 2 days a week at 2,000 calories and 5 days a week at 1,050. The two 'eat-up' days could not be consecutive, so I'd usually do Saturday and Wednesday. Psychologically that worked really well. Thanks for reminding me of this and your inspiration!
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx You really have had a tough month with your health. Is your dizziness vertigo? That's often a companion of migraines. I have Meniere's Disease and I think the symptoms overlap with a condition called Vestibular Migraines. You really are strong and supportive in the face of this and your back pain. I love your beach picture. Just a beautiful scene. Stay strong!
@tryingagain5 I feel like I know you. It's good you get to walk with your condo neighbours. I have no idea what your condo grounds look like, so I just picture my grandmother's, which was beautiful. The Bruce Trail passed right behind her back yard and out front was a view of the Niagara Escarpment. I figure that you're pretty close to Ontario, Canada so it could be similar. My favourite things you talked about these past few weeks: peanut butter pie and going to Niagara Falls when you were a child. At the time you went, I probably lived there. Our little part of the family lived there from the time I was in grade two until I went to university here in Toronto. Thinking about you at work. Stay safe and healthy there
@timibotkin When I read through the posts that I missed one of yours really jumped out at me and I could see you struggling psychologically. You are strong and it's okay. I hope you're having some good days in there. My heart goes out to you. Big hugs!
@srw32 Hello Sarah! Looking forward to getting to know you.
@podperson1 Your writing style is so much fun. Hahaha about the older people on Zoom. Wait! I hope I'm not one of them. And then people dodging! The first day I was allowed to go out was Saturday and it was a mild, sunny day here in Toronto. I hear what you're saying. Where do you live? Thanks for keeping us uplifted!
@pacsnc6 Thank you for your well wishes. How are you doing? As I was catching up, I was so pleased that you were responding so well to your treatment in terms of very few side effects. I hope that continues.
@Mrsbell8well You and I have the same goal weight, 142. Since you've seen that number more recently than I, I'm going to take cues from you. I'm intrigued by this Intermittent Fasting timer. The idea that it motivates you to stop eating unnecessarily in the evening sounds perfect for me. What is the name of the app you use? Once the pandemic got going, I never saw fresh artichokes again. Sigh. Edamame is the closest eating experience and really easy to heat up. Maybe next spring. Also, I love your motivating journalling and ordered supplies for me and more importantly, maybe, my international student Wendy who is very homesick and stranded here. I encouraged her to do bullet journalling so that one day when this is over and she has graduated, when her future children ask her what she was doing in the pandemic, she can show them. Happily, she took it on!
Okay, halfway through the alphabet backward. Stay tuned everyone else, more to follow. I've missed you too.
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Hi everyone,
Yesterday was my first good day in a while. The weather was nice, the day was productive and fun, and I felt good. I did not do a food plan yesterday, but focused on healthy eating and my hunger scale. When I did not feel well, I ate more small snacks as I ate less at meals. So I am working on eliminating the snacking this week. My big accomplishment was getting out for a 70 minute walk with my husband and younger son. We live by a park with forests and trails which is still open, so we hiked. I did well on the walk and felt good afterwards. I still feel a bit tired and will exercise every other day this week and next. Our province just laid out a gradual reopening plan, but they are being very conservative. Although we have somewhat flattened, they will not phase into reopening until we have several weeks of it. So I think we will stay in strict quarantine until June at least. We are at the point where this is really grating on us, but I would rather that we take this conservative approach.
@Freeglerock - You have so many plants! I love your greenhouse too! It is so cute! I grew up on a small hobby farm, and love growing things. I have taken a break other than herbs for the past few years because we go away a lot to our family cottage in the summer, and the raccoons & squirrels love to invade. I just read about organic farmers that will help you set up organic garden troughs in your yard with pest-proofing, tend to your plants when you are away, and then you split your crops with them. I have seen some of their work in my neighbourhood and it is impressive. I am going to explore that for next year. Please keep the photos coming!
@JillyBT - A lot of us are gaining right now, so you are not alone. I think that IF is great and a really good way to reset. I have had some success with it and @hope002 has been really successful in her journey with it. Very happy that you and your parents did not get the virus. How terrifying about your mom. I hope that she settles, but I know that dementia is very unpredictable. Virtual hug to you!
@tryingagain5 - Your consistency with exercise is really inspiring. I know it is hard not to know about your work schedule. At least you are getting some hours right now and your company is taking distancing seriously.
@1theresamcvean - Thanks for your kind words and we love this team! I am so relieved that you are getting better and were able to check in here. Even though your case was “mild”, it seemed to be just a terrible experience, especially the dreams. My worst thing was the fatigue, it was long lasting, draining and very unusual. When I received my negative result, the emerg doctor still warned that I could have had or could have the virus because it is so new and they don’t know much about it. It is why I kept so long in self-isolation. I have to say it feels glorious to have my energy back, but I returning to “normal” life gradually. While Toronto escaped the terrible experience that NYC had, I think that we have far more cases of the virus than reported due to our density, mass transit, etc and because there seem to be so many “silent” carriers of this virus. All major cities are probably like that. Anyway, just take care of yourself and sending you a big, virtual hug!
@nstephenson01 - I am with you on those mood swings and the feeling of Groundhog Day. I am trying to mix things up to jolt myself out of it, with varying degrees of success. Keep us posted on the IF. I really do think that it works, but you do have to play around with it and find what works for you.
@sleepymom5 - I am so happy that Jim is gradually getting stronger, and you are able to get back into the swing of things. I cannot believe that he lost 40 lbs, but he did go through a very intense experience. Maybe when he feels better, the two of you can focus together on nutrition and exercise. Don’t worry about checking in regularly and I’ve got you covered!
@jedaschulz - Fantastic loss and I love your goals for this week! Your determination is inspiring!2 -
Whoops, I missed @nstephenson01 in my second half of the alphabet backward. I haven't forgotten you. Loved seeing your majestic Willow. More later. 3
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@Cafelelia
I'm glad you're starting to feel better and were able to go for that long walk.
Michigan's stay at home order was extended to May 15th with less restrictions than before. Some businesses were allowed to open with others having to wait. Gyms, salons and other nonessential businesses are still closed. Bars are closed and restaurants can only do delivery or pick up orders. Outdoor businesses like landscaping and lawn care are open now. Golf courses are open now but no use of carts.
June is a long time but I understand. I understand both sides. I don't know if Michigan will extend again later with another set of businesses being allowed to open.
Thank you, I've been doing my best to br consistent with something and it seems to be exercise. Having trouble being consistent with the food part. Not always unhealthy foods, just too much. Probably comfort eating. Time to get that under control.
Yes, I'm glad I'm getting some hours in at work and that they're doing what they can for the social distancing.3 -
Hello team and my thoughts go out to all of you as we struggle to get through this crazy and dangerous situation. Thanks to everyone for being here😀5
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Hello all, hope you are doing well!
Nothing much new here, still working from home & feeding 2 hungry teenage boys, lol On the bright side, my laundry gets done during the week & I cleaned out my closet & cleaned up lots of papers. It is beautiful weather here today, so it is nice to open all the windows.
I decided it is time to reset & get back on track. I have pretty much maintained the last month, but I am not at a weight I want to stay at. I just don't feel great in my skin right now. As the weather warms up, I want to be able to wear my summer clothes, which I do not fit in right now. When I cleaned out my closet, I saw all my cute summer clothes & that motivated me.
I am really going to try to stay on track! I am back to 18:6 IF & logging all my food. I did my workout DVD last night & I will do another workout tonight when I finish working.
Hope you are all hanging in there, staying safe & taking care of yourselves! I am really going to try to post on here daily!
Have a good evening!
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@1theresamcvean
I'm glad you're starting to feel better. Continued prayers for you to get back to complete health
Thank you, that's so kind of you.
My condo complex is small, about 100 or so condos total. People have the option of planting their own flowers and there are bushes and a few trees that were put in by the complex. Only 3 streets in the complex but there is a park nearby where there are soccer and baseball fields. There is a trail around a couple of small manmade lakes that are around 2 other condo complexes. (all 3 complexes are separate from each other and not related in any way) The way we go usually takes about an hour and is maybe 2 miles or so.
No, actually I'm not that close to Canada. I'm on the west side of Michigan. About 3 hours west of Detroit and also 3 hours north of Chicago. For me to drive to Mackinac City is around 4 hours or so.
I love anything peanut butter and if you add chocolate I'm even happier. Not the best for the waistline though. Gotta remember all things in moderation.😉 I really don't remember the trip to Niagara but I know I was there from pictures.
Thank you. Work has done a great job keeping us safe.1 -
@sleepymom5
I'm glad that Jim is continuing to improve.
Yes, I'm glad I have really good neighbors. It helps a lot. If I had to be home alone for the first 3 weeks without being able to be outside with them would have been really difficult. I don't mind living alone and if I don't see anyone for a weekend it's not a problem but I was already starting to talk to the walls before I went back to work.😉
It's too bad that church couldn't get the livestream going for the drive in service but it sounds like they're going to do a couple more. The people that I talked to said it was nice and the pastor and worship team did a good job.
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Tuesday 4/28
Food: good
Water: 48 oz
Exercise: 45 minutes medium intensity, 45 minute walk
I did better with food yesterday and today so that's an improvement.
The MIL of one of my coworkers is making fabric masks for people so I bought some and wore it last night. I have glasses and we have to wear safety glasses at work too. (not really sure why my department needs to because there's nothing that would cause an eye injury but that's the policy for all departments)
At first I had the safety glasses under the mask but they ended up fogging up a lot, then I tried them on top of the mask and that went better. After our lunch break, it started becoming a problem. I was getting really warm and felt like I wasn't getting enough air. I found out quickly that the fabric masks are tighter and much hotter than the disposable ones. Tonight I decided to wear the disposal one that work provides and will probably alternate between them to make it easier. It's definitely strange wearing a mask all night. They've even told us that once we're done eating our lunch we need to put the mask back on, even if we still have time left in our break. If we don't they'll ask us to leave the building.
I did a medium intensity workout after I got up, then walked with my neighbor and we saw a few other neighbors out walking as well. Since I woke up too early and couldn't get back to sleep I took a nap after I had supper.
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@CassieGetsFit2013 I think @xX_PhoenixRising_Xx is right, you can't spot reduce. But I wanted to ask, if strengthening the lower ab muscles might help???
You just need to be content with the progress you're making. Don't worry about what other people have to say. It's YOUR body and YOUR journey and *eff* everyone else. And we love you!
That could be a possibility! I think I just need to focus on healthy eating and staying active. As the weight drops, I can see how it goes...If there aren't really any spot reducing exercises for weight loss, what about for toning or is that pretty much the same? Yeah, I just have a huge fear of what people think of me. I know I shouldn't and I should love myself and not care what others think, but it's hard not to because I am a people pleaser so I always think others are mad at me, don't like me or just have some kind of negative thought towards me. *Sigh*7 -
Thank you everybody for your kind words. I really do need to learn to not care so much about what others think of me! It's just hars because I am such a people pleaser...And as much as I am worried about what others think of me, I have a bad image of myself in my own head...I don't like myself for a few reasons...So, I usually agree with ehat others say, but that just makes me feel worse. Anyway, I am just going to keep pushing myself to eat healthier, drink more water & stay active si I can keep losing weight and maybe, just maybe I'll like my own body some day...
Also, not sure if I told all of you, but in February I went to a consultation for TMS therapy...I have Medicaid/Medicare, but since Medicare is my primary insurance for some reason, I couldn't do it...WELL, the sweet lady I met with back then E-mailed me this morning and said they're acceptibg Medicare now and she wanted to tell me right away and see if I still wanted to do it! Well, I am scheduled next Thursday at 4! For an office visit AND my first treatment! I am SO nervous!! I feel like I have nothing to lose though so I might as well go for it...Also, I'm not sure how much I believe in signs, but I have been dog walking a few times last week and two different days I swe the word, HOPE written in chalk, one on a fence and the other on a sidewalk...Then I get this E-mail today...Maybe they're signs? Not sure! Has anyone ever heard of TMS? Have any pros or cons? Let me know!! Love all of you! 🖤💜7 -
Wednesday weigh in
Username GingerPwr
PW 140
CW 138
I've actually been a little too far under on my calories the last two days, but I'm really liking the workout schedule I set up for myself.
I'm really close to my goal!
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04/28 steps 37161
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Hi all,
@Cafelelia - sounds like you had a good weekend, sounds nice just to be able to see people again - even from a distance lol
@jedaschultz - great weight loss! am sure you will be under 200 in no time
(we're pretty similar weights)
@sleepymom5 - sounds like you're getting back into a routine and am sure if will show results in no time
@1theresamcvean - that sounds so scary! Really glad you're feeling a little better, take it easy and lots of self care. I live in Edinburgh, Scotland, it's a beautiful city and I do love it but lots of people in flats etc round my area so everyone seems to be going out on the footpaths/parks etc since they don't have gardens
@JillyBT - what a relief about the non-infection but sorry your mum's not doing great, hope you both catch a break soon x
@CassieGetsFit2013 - Sadly, it's pretty impossible to 'spot reduce' weight from certain areas (I tend to lose from my boobs first - come on now, that's the only area it can stay if it wants to
). I think it's good to get into habits of toning up muscle areas for strength and flexibility but you might not see the full benefits of it until you lose more through cardio. A friend of mine used to say she had a perfect six pack, you just couldn't see it through the layer of fat on top lol! That said, you're making progress, you're pushing forward and don't let anyone else make you feel bad about yourself. I hear you on the negative thoughts being hard to shake though.
Had to go into the office today to pick up the paperwork that was piling up. Bosses paid for a taxi for me there and back and only me and one of the managers there to open up so wasn't too bad. Bit weird to be in office with no one else there! We actually got our first government wages relief payment in today, which means I must have filled in the gazillion forms right - phew!
Pretty much sticking to my calories. Had a 'burger bowl' for dinner as I do love a nice veggie burger but trying to keep my carbs fairly low. Made up lettuce, pepper, tom etc in the bottom with blob of cottage cheese (purely to use it up tbh), burger on top, little sprinkle of cheese and guacamole on top. Yummy and pretty filling.
Haven't been as good on the workouts, not done much the last few days so need to get back on that. Tried a new one the other day but was a bit rubbish so barely made it through to the end. Ah well, suppose the only way to know is to try them.5 -
Prepare to welcome your newest new member! @kenzierenzieroo will be along soon...4
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Good morning team, I hope that everyone is doing well today! I had a good day yesterday and am catching up on a lot of things. I will start my food plans on Sunday for the new month, same with an exercise plan. I had a rest day yesterday and am going to try an indoor workout this afternoon as we are expecting a lot of rain. We had virtual drinks with our neighbours last night which was a lot of fun. We had an unseasonably cold April, and I hope it warms in May so we can move some distanced socializing to the backyard.
@podperson1 - Great job with the food and at least you are giving it a try with the workouts. My husband is in the office today to pick up some files and he said the same thing about it being weird and empty. Glad the the government payments came in for you!
@GingerPwr - Fantastic loss and congratulations on getting so close to goal! You truly are an inspiration!
@CassieGetsFit2013 - I am so happy that you are staying on track and focusing on your goals. I don’t know anything about TMS therapy and perhaps that is something you can discuss with your doctor and counsellor, if you have not already.
@tryingagain5 - Masks are just so challenging and it must be hard working your entire shift with one. I think try you best on your breaks and lunch to take it off a bit, when allowed. When I was self-isolating, I wore a construction N95 mask that I had from my home Reno’s. It was just so hot and irritating to my skin. I don’t have the energy to make cloth masks right now, but I ordered a few cotton ones on Etsy from a local seamstress, so I can wear something semi comfortable when I go outside.
@kirsten11872 - You are right that it is time to reset. Focusing on your summer clothes is a great way to do it! Feeding hungry teen boys is a full time job in quarantine!
@1theresamcvean - It is so nice to have you back here posting! We missed you! I hope that you are feeling better each day.
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