DOWNSIZERS Team Chat - MAY 2020
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Friday’s check in
Calories: over
Exercise: 1hr 41min walk
Water: not enough
Steps 5/22 14,641
I have to work on drinking my water today. That’s 2 days in a row I didn’t meet my goal. I have been finding it tougher this week to get the water in.
Yesterday I walked 6.51km. It was a slow one again. I am off grocery shopping in a few but after if I don’t have any trouble with my leg I will go for a walk with the grandkids.
My biggest project today is to put our air conditioners in. Our apartment is like an oven with out them.
Today’s goals
1. Walk
2. Drink 8 cups water
3. Stay within calorie goal
4. Log all food accurately
5. Install air conditioners0 -
FormerlyFit48
Last week: 220.5
Current 220
Linda, you are amazing. You’re the only person I know up earlier than me on a Saturday Morning lol. Happy Healthy Memorial Day to all xxxo2 -
SW...222.4
CW....221.0
LOSS...1.4LB
STEPS...38095 a gain of 6327
Been a strange week as I've tended to mimic hubby and his habit of sleeping and not doing much!!! Then I kicked myself and stopped it, this lockdown is doing strange things to me. I've made him get out and walk with me. Not far but enuff for him. My eating is hit and miss as he has lost his appetite aswell as over 2 stone( drastic way to lose it tho).
I've started to do solo challenges on my fit bit and I'm loving seeing photos and landmarks along the way. I can imagine that walk round the supermarket is in Yosemite park😁😁.
I've now told him that this week we will be doing more walking so we build him up to the 3 miles daily......its hard work to get him doing it.
Hoping to do much better next week.
Have a great week everyone ❤❤1 -
Steps 5/22: 20,4742
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CW: 209.8
I'm really failing at being engaged right now so I apologize; I am hoping to be way more involved with the chat after moving is over (hopefully early June), but for now I'm just always behind...oops. Good work to everyone step counting, and I will be joining you all soon!2 -
Saturday May 23 weigh in
May SW: 317
May 9: 311.6
Last week, May 16: 304.4
This week, May 22: 304.6
That weigh in is deceptive. I fluctuated from a low of 303 something to a high of 308 this week. Lots of tasty meals, pizza last night, some snacks. But I also know the previous two weeks I was on a pretty precipitous weight loss track, so I think it’s fine to settle in at this weight for a few days.
But the next week I’m really planning to amp things up. I just want to hit the 200s again!
I did take it a bit easy earlier this week too to let my hamstring get better and it’s pretty much 100% now. So I’m back on the goal of 5 days a week of walking 3 miles. I’m also on track to hit 60 minutes of planking this month. And yesterday I did some pushups and jump rope as well. So I’m planning to mix it up a little with those workouts. Anyway, onward to next week!
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Hello Everyone, I apologize for being absent for so long, I don't even remember the last time I posted but I think it was last Saturday. This past week has had a few bad days in it and I honestly have not tracked any food since last Sunday. I have been mindful of what I was eating but certainly did not get enough water except for one day.
The past 3 days have been much better though as we picked up my exercise companion on Thursday afternoon, a 5yr old Husky! We have a retriever at home but he is a cat outside so he wont go for Walks or a Hike.
Weigh in Friday May 22
SW - 245
PW - 241.8
CW - 237.8
Steps
Sunday May 17 - 5563
Monday May 18 - 5865
Tuesday May 19 - 7317
Wednesday May 20 - 11,093
Thursday May 21 - 11,424
Friday May 22 - 15,937
Today's Goals
- Over 15,000 steps
- Over 2L Water
- Track everything I eat
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FormerlyFit48 wrote: »FormerlyFit48
Last week: 220.5
Current 220
Linda, you are amazing. You’re the only person I know up earlier than me on a Saturday Morning lol. Happy Healthy Memorial Day to all xxxo
Too early this morning! Congrats on the loss!1 -
SW...222.4
CW....221.0
LOSS...1.4LB
STEPS...38095 a gain of 6327
Been a strange week as I've tended to mimic hubby and his habit of sleeping and not doing much!!! Then I kicked myself and stopped it, this lockdown is doing strange things to me. I've made him get out and walk with me. Not far but enuff for him. My eating is hit and miss as he has lost his appetite aswell as over 2 stone( drastic way to lose it tho).
I've started to do solo challenges on my fit bit and I'm loving seeing photos and landmarks along the way. I can imagine that walk round the supermarket is in Yosemite park😁😁.
I've now told him that this week we will be doing more walking so we build him up to the 3 miles daily......its hard work to get him doing it.
Hoping to do much better next week.
Have a great week everyone ❤❤
I need to start doing those solo challenges again. They are fun. Well done on the loss!2 -
CW: 209.8
I'm really failing at being engaged right now so I apologize; I am hoping to be way more involved with the chat after moving is over (hopefully early June), but for now I'm just always behind...oops. Good work to everyone step counting, and I will be joining you all soon!
Congrats on the loss! Moving is hard. As much as I would like a bigger place, I can’t stomach the thought of moving.1 -
metonymicalinsanity wrote: »Saturday May 23 weigh in
May SW: 317
May 9: 311.6
Last week, May 16: 304.4
This week, May 22: 304.6
That weigh in is deceptive. I fluctuated from a low of 303 something to a high of 308 this week. Lots of tasty meals, pizza last night, some snacks. But I also know the previous two weeks I was on a pretty precipitous weight loss track, so I think it’s fine to settle in at this weight for a few days.
But the next week I’m really planning to amp things up. I just want to hit the 200s again!
I did take it a bit easy earlier this week too to let my hamstring get better and it’s pretty much 100% now. So I’m back on the goal of 5 days a week of walking 3 miles. I’m also on track to hit 60 minutes of planking this month. And yesterday I did some pushups and jump rope as well. So I’m planning to mix it up a little with those workouts. Anyway, onward to next week!
Pizza will give you water weight. I had pizza last night and I was up 3 pounds this morning.3 -
destiny_sierra wrote: »Hello Everyone, I apologize for being absent for so long, I don't even remember the last time I posted but I think it was last Saturday. This past week has had a few bad days in it and I honestly have not tracked any food since last Sunday. I have been mindful of what I was eating but certainly did not get enough water except for one day.
The past 3 days have been much better though as we picked up my exercise companion on Thursday afternoon, a 5yr old Husky! We have a retriever at home but he is a cat outside so he wont go for Walks or a Hike.
Weigh in Friday May 22
SW - 245
PW - 241.8
CW - 237.8
Steps
Sunday May 17 - 5563
Monday May 18 - 5865
Tuesday May 19 - 7317
Wednesday May 20 - 11,093
Thursday May 21 - 11,424
Friday May 22 - 15,937
Today's Goals
- Over 15,000 steps
- Over 2L Water
- Track everything I eat
That is an awesome loss! Enjoy your new pup.2 -
May 21 11370
May 22 6110
May 23 9175
I guess I've been slacking a bit. I may be up tomorrow in my weight.
You all, on the other hand, are doing amazing.3 -
May 23. 6958 steps.2
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Steps:
Friday, May 22: 16 947
Saturday, May 23: 19 536
Sunday, May 24: will update final result tomorrow
Weigh-in:
Username: Piqueaboo
Weigh-in week: 4
Weigh-in day: Sunday
May Start Weight: 195.6
Previous weight: 198
Current weight: 196.4
May Loss: +0.8lbs
Total Loss to date: -52.6lbs
I log pretty much everything I eat + drink, and according to my Fitbit I'm burning more calories than I am consuming, for this week I'm in a deficit of 9000 cals and yet I seem to be moving upwards. I could have done better with food choices, but that shouldn't matter because I am burning the calories, so if it's broccoli or a burger, it shouldn't make a difference, or am I wrong?
For next week I'm going to dial it back a bit and eat like I did during the beginning of confinement - porridge for breakfast, rice + veg for lunch and meat/fish and salad for dinner - plus my 3l of water. Maybe that'll get the needle moving again. I'm sad overall, at the beginning of all this I laid out a very ambitious plan and should have reached around 182 this week, and I'm off so far it hurts a bit. Maybe I should increase my calories? Although I eat back some of my exercise calories. Or should I stop doing that? Work out more?
Anyway, I'm very proud of my workout consistency and the fact that I'm walking so much - it's so good for my mindset. I need to do better in the water department (this week I didn't pay that much attention to it) and sleep - maybe that's the key to unlock everything.
Well done everyone, it's been inspiring to follow you all! Here's to next week!
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michelleywardell wrote: »May 21 11370
May 22 6110
May 23 9175
I guess I've been slacking a bit. I may be up tomorrow in my weight.
You all, on the other hand, are doing amazing.
Doesn’t matter if you are up or down, we are still here to support you!2 -
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Steps:
Friday, May 22: 16 947
Saturday, May 23: 19 536
Sunday, May 24: will update final result tomorrow
Weigh-in:
Username: Piqueaboo
Weigh-in week: 4
Weigh-in day: Sunday
May Start Weight: 195.6
Previous weight: 198
Current weight: 196.4
May Loss: +0.8lbs
Total Loss to date: -52.6lbs
I log pretty much everything I eat + drink, and according to my Fitbit I'm burning more calories than I am consuming, for this week I'm in a deficit of 9000 cals and yet I seem to be moving upwards. I could have done better with food choices, but that shouldn't matter because I am burning the calories, so if it's broccoli or a burger, it shouldn't make a difference, or am I wrong?
For next week I'm going to dial it back a bit and eat like I did during the beginning of confinement - porridge for breakfast, rice + veg for lunch and meat/fish and salad for dinner - plus my 3l of water. Maybe that'll get the needle moving again. I'm sad overall, at the beginning of all this I laid out a very ambitious plan and should have reached around 182 this week, and I'm off so far it hurts a bit. Maybe I should increase my calories? Although I eat back some of my exercise calories. Or should I stop doing that? Work out more?
Anyway, I'm very proud of my workout consistency and the fact that I'm walking so much - it's so good for my mindset. I need to do better in the water department (this week I didn't pay that much attention to it) and sleep - maybe that's the key to unlock everything.
Well done everyone, it's been inspiring to follow you all! Here's to next week!
Technically what you consume doesn’t make a difference. Are you logging all your food accurately? Try using a food scale for awhile if you are not already . My granddaughter gave me some of her M&Ms last night. I figured I had a serving. I weighed it and it was closer to 2 servings. A difference of all most 200 calories. So little things can add up. Personally, I am going to make sure I get back to using my food scale. I do eat back some of my exercise calories.
I think it is great you are working out consistently. I find walking does help me also. Keep up the great work!
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Saturday’s check in
Calories: over
Exercise: none
Water: not enough
Steps 5/23 9,017
The weekend was a bust when it came to staying within calories. I didn’t say no to some snacks that I shouldn’t have. I have to get a grip on my weekends. It is stalling my weight loss.
I had no walk yesterday but I am planning on going on one today with my granddaughter. This week I am going to have to try and do my walk as soon as I get up due to the heat.
Today’s goals
1. Walk ?km
2. Stay within calorie goal
3. Log all food accurately
4. Drink 8 cups of water1
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