WAISTAWAYS Team Chat - MAY 2020
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Being hungry is the worst. When you loose weight your body releases a hormone that actually makes you hungrier. Boo, right? Lots of good tips and definitely eat lots of vegetables and make sure you are drinking lots of water. Adequate protein can be a factor too. Maybe experiment with spreading your calories out during the day or maybe more snacking early in the day and a bigger more satisfying dinner. I know if I get busy and don't eat until afternoon I can get crazy hungry and it's really hard to feel satisfied. It just gets out of control. Good luck!4
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Since we pay taxes, I'm all for free books. The library is the way to go - books, movies, music, & even oddities like cake pans, tools, & musical instruments. Physical or digital, it's all free. 😉 Plus, the staff should be knowledgeable, friendly, & go out of their way to serve.2
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Whew! What a day. I did a lot of heavy garden work today - repairing damage from the raccoons or whatever is digging up our berries (not dogs - we have none, and there are no neighbours anywhere really close...), putting loads of compost on the next rows to plant in the garden, putting down shavings as mulch, watering, etc. etc. And after a GREAT day for steps and exercise burn, my friend wanted to go for a walk, so we did. Most steps in one day since I started counting! 21,814 so far, and maybe a few more to go before bed.
I'm hoping everyone is doing OK - and that your weather is as beautiful as it is here right now.
HEADS UP for Saturday!
@Gidgitgoescrazy
@Terytha
@Micki48
@lovethyneighbor
@matthewsfive
@RaisedToRamble
And NAGGING for Friday and earlier people:
@ells_runs
@Steph1498
Thanks! After this, we are heading into the final week for MAY. How on earth did THAT happen???4 -
Hope everyone had a good Friday. This past week was very busy for work. Today was my first day off for the long weekend here in the US. It rained all day. I did laundry, picked up groceries and cleaned the house. I didn't get any traditional exercise in and went over my calories a little bit. That's okay. I needed a recovery day. The weather is getting better over the next few days and I will be getting my exercise in over the next 3 days for sure. I would like to get in some walking and some workout videos.5
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Working on goals for this week and it has been going pretty good. I have been able to get out and get a few hours of physical labor for 3 days in a row cutting up an old fiberglass greenhouse that collapsed under the weight of a big snow fall. Lots of great exercise. My goal for this week was to get out 3 times this week for 2 hours so I have met this goal for this week
Still have not been able to flip my sleeping schedule so far. This habit is an established habit spanning decades so it may take a little longer for me to achieve than I thought. I am wondering if I want to really flip my sleeping schedule after all.
I am in a solid state of ketosis now. Yeah! I finally got there yesterday. That was difficult for me this time but it is so worth it. My GKI number today was 3.63 which means I am in moderate ketosis which is perfect for weight loss. Everything becomes so much easier when my body turns to burning fat for fuel rather than glucose which is what happens when I am in ketosis. After getting into ketosis, I don't experience much hunger anymore and I have more control of what I eat and when I eat. The biggest advantage for me for achieving ketosis is it helps me to stay away from snacking. Being in ketosis helps me my sweets addiction including all of the ice cream I couldn't stay away from. Also helps me stay away from the dreaded potato chips and nacho chips which I have a habit of snacking on all of the time. I still need to be cautious because until I establish the habits that will keep me in the state of ketosis (It will probably take a few weeks or so) I am subject to easily going back to my old habits that put all of this weight on in the first place. For the next 3 weeks I must be especially in touch with my sub-conscious thru self directed meditation so I am able to stay on track.
I have been tracking my food and exercise in myfitnesspal and keeping a daily journal which really helps. It is so easy to go back to old habits if I don't do this daily. It also helps identify exactly where I went wrong if my weight starts to go up rather than down. Little things I normally don't even think about when I am not keeping a journal become obvious when keeping a journal of everything I put into my mouth.
I am exactly on track to reach my weight weigh-in goal of 222 this coming Monday. Presently my weight is 223 lbs., down from 225.5 lbs last Monday.
I have been doing the 15 minutes of self directed meditation 2x a day also. My goal was to do it once a day for 15 minutes so I exceeded my goal. Yeah! That is pretty important to me. The subconscious is such a magnificent tool when I can get it to work for me rather than against me. Meditations with a purpose in mind using Visualization, Extreme emotional scenarios, replacing dis-empowering programming with empowering programming, authoring self talk scripts that my subconscious will accept is what I am working on now.
My bio-metrics are looking much better than they were on my last Monday's weigh-in. Glucose is down from 110 to 85 today. Ketones are now 1.3. Last Monday ketones were .3. My GKI is now 3.63 down from 20.37 on Monday Blood pressure is 125/65 pulse 58 down from 125/65 pulse 62 on Monday.
Have a good weekend.....
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I set up a few tiny goals for the week and didn’t meet them. I am going to reconsider for next week and then post them here for accountability...
PW: 164.2
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Pw = 174.6
Cw = 174
Steps = 10,877
I had chips and guac last night, and although it fit, I know it also causes me to hold water, so Im good with that little loss, even after working my butt off getting those 10k steps every day this week... my fitbit starts the week on monday, so in 5 days i have 60k steps already, my average used to be around 30k, when I was trying still under 50k, so yay me !
Okay, I am off to exercise, then hopefully, maybe buy a new car today... oh and canoeing later... they said we would have rain and thunder storms till late this morning, but its a beautiful sun shiny day instead...
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Yesterday really got away from me. I had all my food logged out and included some exercise but then I had to make an unplanned trip to town to mail my daughter-in-law my excess carrot seed. With all the quarantine gardens that are being planted she couldn't find any seed anywhere. It threw my whole day out of kilter. I kept eating as I had planned and completely forgot until bedtime that I had not done the exercise I had logged. Once I deleted it my calories were not within the boundaries I set for my goal.
But on the bright side, my hummingbirds showed back up at my feeder for the first time this year.
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Week 3
PW 192.6?
CW 191.2
@jugar I’m doing something I don’t usually do. I’m using my weight from the day before I fell. I was actually up .3 this morning but I know I’m holding on to fluids from my latest fall yesterday.
I just don’t want to own three consecutive gains and I know I was down before I fell. Also, I am normally not this accident prone. May has been particularly bad coming in and going out. I really think it would have been a lot worse had I not been doing Pilates. I almost caught myself but alas physics rules and my center of gravity was not to be regained. Today I have a purple thumb, swollen/stiff knee, scraped elbow, and upon changing even got my boob. 😂🤣 I’m a mess. But it’s not raining anymore.5 -
PW236
CW241.8
This is bad and I can't figure out why. I don't feel as though I did much different over the last 2 weeks than normal and I am walking so much more that ever before. Anyway, no excuses. Starting today I am making a drastic change in my diet. I need to be all in or I won't stick with it. Last year I had my cholesterol checked and it was borderline high. So, I slowed down drastically on the fake meat and fake cheese products. I went in this week to have it rechecked. I expected at least a 10 or 20 pt. drop but nothing not even 1 point. So, starting today, I am making a major overhaul. I've heard that I should cut out nuts and seeds that are high in fat but I usually have 1 Brazil nut a day for Selenium, 1 tblsp. on Pumpkin Seeds and 2 tblsp of hemp seeds for the Omegas. I think I will keep those in and request a new test in a month. If nothing changes then I suppose I will need to cut those out too until my levels are normal. The worst part of my day is around 2:30pm-3:00pm. When I get hungry at that time of day, I am like a tornado trying to find something quick to eat. Last night I prepped my fruit and veg along with overnight oats and decided to have the oatmeal for the 3:00pm struggle today. I am hopeful it will keep me satiated. Well, I am off for lunch and then maybe a second walk. I hope everyone is having a great Saturday. 5 -
@RaisedToRamble Cholesterol checks can give false readings during weight loss. Because your fat cells are shrinking and dumping waste into your bloodstream. My blood test results come back with higher cholesterol readings every single time these days.
Also if you are walking a lot more, you're almost definitely retaining more water.
Welcome to the magical world of weight loss, where all the numbers are frustrating basically all the time.5 -
Matthewsfive
Saturday
PW 160
CW 162
On the bright side I gained 1.4 pounds of muscle and lost .2% fat, so I call this a win.
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Today I really was lacking in the energy department. I got about an hour of walking in today but man was it hard. I think the busy week has caught up with me. I haven't been eating the best. Some comfort food for sure. Tomorrow I am planning for lots of fresh food and more water to hopefully get my energy up.4
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Today was better. I managed to get a Pilates PVR session in which really stretched things out in my hips/pelvis. Felt pretty good. Now I just need to find a way to make it into a routine.
Our cold rainy weather appears to have turned this evening and the forecast looks lovely for the next 2 weeks (if we can believe anything out that far...) I'm hoping to get back out in the yard because with all this rain and now some heat the weeds are going to explode.2 -
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I hope you are all doing well - and yes, even if you are living the frustrations of weight loss, figuring out what is working and what isn't - you'll get there! @RaisedToRamble I have to say, though, that nuts and seeds have no cholesterol and are surely not the first thing that needs to go. They have lots of fibre and are a healthy kind of fat (you do need fat in your diet) and as long as you are not eating them by the handful you should be able to keep them in your daily routine. I'd get rid of oil before getting rid of nuts and seeds. And then the obvious culprits, cheese and meat can be problematic. I'm not sure what you mean by "fake meat" though - if it is made from legumes and does not have too much fat it should be OK. Legumes are great for taking the cholesterol out into the alley and giving it a good hiding. Good luck with your revisions - and let us know how it goes! @Terytha is right, though - the numbers can get really crazy sometimes...
OK - I'm doing tallies this morning. Still missing @ells_runs @lovethyneighbor and @justinb_83 - get 'em in quick if you're there!!3 -
I hope you are all doing well - and yes, even if you are living the frustrations of weight loss, figuring out what is working and what isn't - you'll get there! @RaisedToRamble I have to say, though, that nuts and seeds have no cholesterol and are surely not the first thing that needs to go. They have lots of fibre and are a healthy kind of fat (you do need fat in your diet) and as long as you are not eating them by the handful you should be able to keep them in your daily routine. I'd get rid of oil before getting rid of nuts and seeds. And then the obvious culprits, cheese and meat...
@RaisedToRamble I agree with @jugar. Take a good look at you log to see where you're getting cholesterol. My number is usually very low, & it comes from chicken. Given the chance, I'll eat handfuls of nuts, & that doesn't affect much cholesterol but definitely ups calories. Great thing you're getting your bloodwork done & working with a doctor. Much love & health to you!2 -
Sunday update:
PW - 178.5
CW - 179.1
Even though it's a gain and not good for the team (sorry) I'm not too worried because the jeans that I'm wearing today are falling down without a belt, so something's happened!
Nevertheless, there's still work to be done, and I'm heading in the wrong direction if I want to keep the 160s in my sights. So this week I definitely need to up my steps - more walks called for here, and we certainly have the weather for it. I need to get to 6000 as a minimum every day this week.
Speaking of steps, here's my tally from last week:
17/5 - 3544
18/5 - 4838
19/5 - 3285
20/5 - 4635
21/5 - 6150
22/5 - 3972
23/5 - 6682
And water, water, water!
Starting tomorrow I will be doing - at a minimum - 20 minute HIIT sessions with yoga on alternate days. Starting with HIIT tomorrow.
Have a happy Sunday everyone!
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I'm so very sorry everyone! Life was a bit crazy lately!
I gained a lb, I'm afraid
PW 213lb
CW 214lb
Thank you for not kicking me out yet ♥️5 -
I promise I'm back on track now and if I can stay for next month I'll join with Fitbit challenge too.
I'm not sure why but I keep having panic attacks 🥺 my heart keeps running in my chest and it feels like it's going to come out! I have to get rid of this weight because I don't want any strokes 😭
My son keeps crying because he doesn't want to go back to school. We are in UK and the schools may reopen in couple of weeks time. He keeps being upset and I think I'm sad, too, hence my panic attacks.
I was a little depressed lately, I still work about 25 hours as a school cleaner. Some of our schools are open for vulnerable children and children of key workers, people who has to work like teachers, nurses, doctors, supermarket assistants. I'm really worried that while I work I might pick up this nasty virus.
I promise I'll be more open soon and join in with the chat.
Good luck all for the last week! 👊5 -
It is so good to hear from you - and I'm sorry you're having such a rough time. I cannot imagine how difficult this whole thing is with children at home. And working. And dealing with all the anxiety - panic attacks are no joke, and if you need some anxiety meds temporarily, ask your doc! When I first adopted my son I was a complete wreck for a while, and my doctor was a huge help. He was 2 years old when he came to us, and the change was very hard on him. Even though the orphanage was far from an ideal environment, it was the only home he had known up to then, and for a few months, he had EPIC tantrums. I thought I had destroyed our family. So if you need some help with those panic attacks, I suggest you ask. It is enough to take the worst of it off without making you feel dopey or weird. In the meantime, take those deep breaths and all the virtual hugs flying your wayI promise I'm back on track now and if I can stay for next month I'll join with Fitbit challenge too.
I'm not sure why but I keep having panic attacks 🥺 my heart keeps running in my chest and it feels like it's going to come out! I have to get rid of this weight because I don't want any strokes 😭
My son keeps crying because he doesn't want to go back to school. We are in UK and the schools may reopen in couple of weeks time. He keeps being upset and I think I'm sad, too, hence my panic attacks.
I was a little depressed lately, I still work about 25 hours as a school cleaner. Some of our schools are open for vulnerable children and children of key workers, people who has to work like teachers, nurses, doctors, supermarket assistants. I'm really worried that while I work I might pick up this nasty virus.
I promise I'll be more open soon and join in with the chat.
Good luck all for the last week! 👊
The fitbit challenges are fun! Join in any time - even if you don't "win" it sure keeps you adding a few steps and gives a lot of laughs along the way.4 -
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No worries about a half pound - you are building MUSCLES with all the fantastic workouts you have been doing. Doesn't it feel amazing when you need a belt?Even though it's a gain and not good for the team (sorry) I'm not too worried because the jeans that I'm wearing today are falling down without a belt, so something's happened!
Nevertheless, there's still work to be done, and I'm heading in the wrong direction if I want to keep the 160s in my sights. So this week I definitely need to up my steps - more walks called for here, and we certainly have the weather for it. I need to get to 6000 as a minimum every day this week.
And water, water, water!
Starting tomorrow I will be doing - at a minimum - 20 minute HIIT sessions with yoga on alternate days. Starting with HIIT tomorrow.
Have a happy Sunday everyone!
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Thank you all for the wonderful suggestions to fight hunger ☺
@jugar
PW 243.6
CW 245.5
TOTM is imminent so I'm sure it's mostly water. Ugh.
Spent much of yesterday hiking looking for morels, only found a few when we usually get at least a couple baskets full. Might try again next weekend. Plan for today is to beoutside as much as possible and finish up planting my seeds.
I will post a picture of my steps for the week in just a moment.2 -
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I'm so very sorry everyone! Life was a bit crazy lately!
I gained a lb, I'm afraid
PW 213lb
CW 214lb
Thank you for not kicking me out yet ♥️
@ells_runs
We have your back, you got this
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Sunday update:
PW - 178.5
CW - 179.1
Even though it's a gain and not good for the team (sorry) I'm not too worried because the jeans that I'm wearing today are falling down without a belt, so something's happened!
Nevertheless, there's still work to be done, and I'm heading in the wrong direction if I want to keep the 160s in my sights. So this week I definitely need to up my steps - more walks called for here, and we certainly have the weather for it. I need to get to 6000 as a minimum every day this week.
Speaking of steps, here's my tally from last week:
17/5 - 3544
18/5 - 4838
19/5 - 3285
20/5 - 4635
21/5 - 6150
22/5 - 3972
23/5 - 6682
And water, water, water!
Starting tomorrow I will be doing - at a minimum - 20 minute HIIT sessions with yoga on alternate days. Starting with HIIT tomorrow.
Have a happy Sunday everyone!
@YinxFed
I feel ya, I had a 2 pound gain this week but my scale is shows muscle weight gain from last weekend a drop in fat%, I call it a win. Needing a belt is an awesome plus, congrats3 -
PLACE TEAM PERCENTAGE
1st Shrinking Assets 0.37%
2nd Trimstones 0.36%
3rd WaistAways 0.05%
PLACE TEAM LBS LOSS
1st Shrinking Assets 18.6 lbs
2nd Trimstones 17.3 lbs
3rd WaistAways 2.4 lbs
PLACE INDIVIDUAL PERCENTAGE
1st @Angemarie28 2.46%
2nd @jenn817 2.10%
3rd @Boehle 1.94%
PLACE INDIVIDUAL LBS LOSS
1st @destiny_sierra 4.0 lbs
2nd @Angmarie28 3.6 lbs
2nd @Jax_Grim 3.6 lbs
3rd @Boehle 3.4 lbs
HONORABLE MENTIONS
@lenka1
@Freeglerock
@mynacha73
@jmbrown11
@samuel860
@Wishusdonna
@eggfreak
@WishfulThinning18
@CanadianGiraffe
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We did not lose a lot, but we were still 3rd! I liked it a lot this week that there were NO exaggeratedly large losses by anyone on any team. Plenty of reasonable losses, and good steady progress. Keep it up, gang!
Just 3 more weigh-ins due today:
@deniners2
@graceojo999
@alexsandramorff
I know it gets really dull sometimes logging, weighing in, tracking, planning... take a deep breath, have a BIG rant from time to time (here or in person with a good friend), and then keep logging, weighing in, tracking and planning. Those goals are worth it!!4
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