WEIGHT NO MORE Team Chat - June 2020
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@sleepymom5 I am hoping for no more chemo. The oncologist originally said 3 - 6 months, the surgeon said 4 - 6 months. I just finished 3 months and go for the scan next to see what has happened. I hope the tumor has shrunk enough for surgery, if not more chemo - maybe 2 more which would take me to 4 months or another round of 6 which would be 6 months total
This morning was my grandson's graduation. It was very well organized as a drive-by and we were there about 15 minutes total. They set up several points to stop and take pictures from the car. Much better than a long ceremony at the convention center. All the usual speeches were taped ahead of time and will be broadcast tonight for a virtual ceremony.
I feel really good today in spite of the several time I woke up during the night to check the clock. Graduation was scheduled for 8 a.m. so had to up a little early.
Patsy, I'm sending positive thoughts your way for the scan. You've done so well to now. I love that you woke up to look at the clock last night. You must have been so excited. It's lovely to have things like this to look forward to.2 -
glad the scale went down a little this week. i have not exercised this week, i have not had any motivation not sure if it's being back at work. i have been watching my food though. i have been very tired all week, i came home tuesday ready to workout but i sat down for a minute and fell asleep for 3 hours. today it's hot out but raining i am trying to motivate myself.
i saw the neck surgeon on monday, she is making me have surgery. my husband said she took one look at my file and said this girl has put this off for to long. if she had her way she would have scheduled it that day, i told her i will do it in the fall. she is making me come back in july. she really wasn't letting me talk my way out of it.
my new bed arrived the other day but i have to wait for the frame that should be here by the end of the month. you have to roll the mattress out and let it expand which i think is a little weird but hoping it's going to be good. my husband read the reviews and people love it. i just can't wait to have a king size bed.4 -
2 nice things I did for me this week was to replace my very old squishy pillow that I loved. Bought new down pillows that were much needed. And I finally replaced my old teddy. But I couldn’t bear to throw him away. Now my “Honey” bear and Teddy share a spot.
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@ljdanny I have a mattress like that, the brand name is Leesa, but I think they are all similar. It is lovely and comfortable. It did take a short time to get used to the difference but I love it. I hope it helps your neck and that your surgery goes well.2
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Hello team and happy Thursday! I ate at a restaurant yesterday and brought half home to eat as leftovers and stuck with my plan so the scale was stable this morning! So I actually did stick with my plan. No extra snacking - which was good. Eating restaurant food was definitely higher calories than I have normally been eating, but spread over 2 meals it seems to have worked. I just have to remember to keep that in mind with restaurant food. I was at the restaurant for a meeting and since we hadn't seen each other in a while, we did more talking than eating - that is always good for me!! I seem to have to keep my mouth busy either eating or talking!!
@GingerPwr it does feel great to be in control. Especially since I rarely am!!
@1theresamcvean nice loss and I agree with the Covid-19 teaching us to pay more attention to numbers and averages. How weird that we would be using math to calculate how safe it is to go to the store!!
@JillyBT I am feeling the same as you about going back to the gym - but the main gym I go to is a smaller gym with smaller interval training classes. I go at 5:15 in the morning and they are going to start back on June 15th in person with limited size classes. Not sure yet about using masks which would be weird, but I am willing to do what is necessary to stay safe.
I have been doing the same YouTube video for the last almost 90 days, so I am definitely ready for some variety. I never stopped getting up at the time I usually would for the early class, just to keep my body in the groove!! When I first started those early classes I would crash later in the day. It took my body a while to adjust and I don't want to go through that again. So during this shutdown I have been getting up, doing my workout, taking my shower, then going back to bed for a couple of hours!! Strange routine but then I am a strange person!
@tryingagain5 I know exactly what you mean about getting myself back in gear. Doesn't it seem like we are either on or off? There is no middle of the road with us.
@pacsnc6 It sounds like they are getting very creative about graduations this year. I feel so bad for people like your grandson, who will have unusual memories of graduation. Hopefully they are happy memories.
@sleepymom5 I just noticed you changed your profile photo and I love it! That evening walk sounds so nice. As long as it wasn't humid and storming like it was here in Michigan last night!3 -
@lennoncpa
Yep, I don't know why that is. I know that when it comes to weight loss it doesn't have to be on or off. Middle of the road isn't ok for everything but is ok for weight loss.
Nice that you were able to go to a restaurant. I'm meeting a friend at a small local restaurant tonight.0 -
Mrsbell8well wrote: »
Love the bears! My husband and I have a bunch. They are rowdy...they get blamed for missing things, misplaced things and general havoc in the house. We've got one who has gone three years without a name. He's cagey. Suggestions?
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@sleepymom5
Thanks, I know I should give myself credit for the things I do. I've always been better at encouraging others but not so good when it comes to encouraging myself. I've done it before, I can do it again.
I am definitely looking forward to going back to the gym, will be some more routine in my day.
I think cooking some meals ahead will help me too. Won't have to wonder what I'll eat if it's there in the fridge just waiting to be heated.
Daisy was smart!😁She knows it's no fun to walk in heat and humidity.2 -
I did fairly well today. I did eat too much but I got in 5 glasses of water, walked 30 minutes for exercise, so I'm going to give myself credit for the things I did do and work on what I didn't accomplish.
I don't work again until Sunday night. Got in 28 hours of work this week so better than last week. I slept all morning so I didn't do a lot with my day. I did walk with my neighbor, went to the grocery store, checked in on my neighbor's cat and met a lady from my church at a local restaurant tonight. It was strange to see some of the benches and chairs taken out. It was nice to be able to actually sit in a restaurant though.4 -
Checking in - it's been one of those weeks. Highlights include an 8km walk, locking myself out of the house for two hours, and coaching my BBall team in their first game to a nail biting finish - down by 6 with a minute to go, and we won by a point. (Go team!)
Food was really awesome until yesterday when I went a bit off track because I was starving, but still under maintenance calories for yesterday and today. Part of my ED recovery is to be able to do that without stressing (and I have to remind myself of that. I am allowed to eat.)
Saturday tomorrow and it's meant to rain, but I will get time in the gym. The last two days have been hectic with Basketball training and games for my oldest two. Now for some me time again!6 -
06/11 steps 107293
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Check in for Thursday
Food- Logged and under
Water-64 0z
Exercise-45 min walk
I woke up today with such a bad headache and forgot to weigh myself. I like to do it first thing so I will do it tomorrow. I have been on a roller coaster all week but just came off two good days so I was hoping for a good weigh in today.
I have been getting a lot of cleaning and organizing around the house but unfortunately my PT, stretching and strength has been suffering. I do make a point to get my walk in which is good. I am going to get it into today before I get started with anything else. I can feel when I blow off my PT and stretching especially. I think part of it is squats are part of my PT and I hate them. Lol! I need to get over that.
This week has flown! I hope everyone has a fantastic day today!
@ljdanny Nice loss! I am sure the lack of motivation is from being back at work. It is great that you kept up with your eating plan. They say that most of weight loss is from what you are eating. I am sure that you will get into a routine. I am sorry to hear you have to get surgery but it would be nice to not have that neck pain. It also might start to get worse...Hope you can enjoy your new mattress soon.
@Mrsbell8well I got my new mattress and now I am working on my pillows. I just never can find one I like. Hope you love your new one and your new little Teddy bear.
@1theresamcvean Nice loss! You really seem to have it all together! Do you know yet when you can see your grandchildren? I know you have to be very careful around your daughter so I am sure that plays into it. It is hard to believe how long this has been going on. I just want everything to just want to go back to March and pick up where we left off but here it is June...
@pacsnc6 Praying for good results with your scan so you can move on to the next step surgery. You know I am always sending prayers and hugs. Last night was our local high school's graduation. The teachers and staff divided up on decorated school buses and did a little parade though the town and stopped at graduates houses. The graduates had neighbors out in their yards and had family and friends over (socially distant) and it looked way more fun than the usual graduation. I think the ceremony was going on at the same time because some people had TVs set up. It was a beautiful day too. I also was thinking how much better then worrying about seating, parking, etc. Plus, the graduates get more than a 2 second walk across the stage.
@lennoncpa I like the idea of splitting up a restaurant meal to have as 2 meals. It doesn't seem as depriving and also you don't have to cook for another meal! I think MFP was acting glitchy. I didn't change my pic. I am due to. That is an old pic. One of these days...
@Cafelelia I will weigh in tomorrow if that is ok. It is a shame the school didn't have some kind of alternative graduation for the students. I would have been so disappointed! I am glad that you have a celebration planned for him. It is a big deal. I remember my 8th grade graduation still.
@melaniescott I love the story about your bears! Lol! That one does look like he is hiding something, he looks too innocent! Lol! I wish I was better at names.
@tryingagain5 That is so true, we are so much better encouraging others but not ourselves. Great job with the water and walking! I thought of you this morning. I had plums. I didn't realize how I needed to work on my fruit and veggies until I saw your goals. I have been doing well with fruit lately because I buy what I like Lol! I have such a weird relationship with fruit because of carbs. I wish I was like that with cake and cookies! So now I am eating the fruits I like and not worrying about the carbs. Now to work on the veggies...
@ProfDawnLee I know you have a lot going on. Hope everything goes well for you and you can get back into your normal routine.
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx What a great way to start the season with a win for your team! Looks like school is right back with the sports! Wow! That is an awesome walk My husband has been going on such long walks now. I leave after 2 miles. He has gone as far as 9 miles a few times. I also have to say, the times I locked myself out of the house or car...was when I was pregnant
@brown6267 Another awesome step count!
@CassieGetsFit2013 I was reading on my town's site that you should use chicken wire with the sticky tape to help prevent birds and bats from sticking to the tape. I don't know how that would work but so many people suggested it. They said the birds and bats are attracted to the bugs on the tape. I just thought I would pass it along.
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Name: ademann1
Weight: 184.8
Hosting a family reunion this weekend, I’ve been sort of stressing about that.4 -
Week 2
Pw 167.2
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Yesterday was pretty good. Ate well in the morning but had too many starchy carbs throughout the day. Was sore from the Fitness Blender program so I just walked for an hour yesterday.
Started today with some poached eggs and multigrain toast with smashed avocado. Yum. Doing some school work and then will catch up on FB workouts. Hopefully will get to play a little golf with the hubs later if it's not too booked at his course.
@1theresamcvean Awesome loss and great strategy to look at your average weight to really see your downward trend separately from your daily fluctuations!
@pacsnc6 Praying that your scans are good and that you can take care of the rest with surgery. You've been such a rock star through this.
@ljdanny I've had trouble staying motivated too. Wonder if there's something in the air....
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Daily check in Thursday-
Food-ate too much miso soup for dinner. Bok choi, tofu, edamame with edamame noodles.
water-not enough
exercise-yoga and walk
sleep 7 1/2
Doing great! My new obsession is Microsoft TO DO app. My life orbits around the to do list. I love it. I have been more productive than ever but my tv time has been bumped. That's ok. I am loving this new balanced life. My other focus has been cooking for others. After taking the big combo meal over to my sick co-worker, I decided to keep going. Last night I made red lentil, sweet potato soup with spinach and balsamic rice and included sourdough bread and butter and Mississippi Mudd bars for a much promised lunch that my team had earned back in January. Gooey marshmallows and chopped pecans on a thin brownie type base covered in chocolate glaze. I purposely did not make it vegan so I would not eat it. But by popular demand I will be making a vegan one tonight to take to a family get together tomorrow along with a really good homemade hummus, tabouli, pitas, vegan feta and a pile of grilled veggies. And an apricot tart or two. The apricots are exquisite right now. just huge and juicy.
Monday I am taking more soup to my friend. Now her husband has the virus. They have 3 little kids at home so it's really a night mare. Then next week I am taking soup and bread to a co-worker that just had her first baby.
All this cooking for others is keeping me on my toes. but luckily I have my new TO Do app to keep me super organized!
TGIF! Have a great weekend everyone! Enjoy yourselves and behave!!!4 -
nstephenson01
Thursday
Week 3
PW: 172.2
CW: 170
Sorry for the late weigh in @sleepymom5 and @Cafelelia. I haven't been able to access this page for 3 days
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I'm not overly psyched over this loss as its mostly post TOM water woosh. Also, strangely enough, both my husband and I were so sick on Sunday but with completely different symptoms. I spent the day in bed and he spent it on the couch. By Monday we felt more human again and by Tuesday pretty much back to 100%. It was so bizarre and the things that run through your mind when feeling that sick during these times... ugh. I didn't have much of an appetite so just sort of ate small snacks when I felt a little hungry.
I've been having all kinds of issues this week with MFP. Fitbit steps not syncing, entries made on my phone not syncing with my tablet and unable to connect to this page for the last 3 days. I know, I know... modern day problems but its as if when its not recorded on MFP its like it didn't happen
I'm pages and pages behind on y'alls posts. I look forward to getting caught up with how everyone's been doing and get back to posting more regularly.
As for yesterday... it was a good day
Food: 14:10 IF Ate on plan
Water: Good
Exercise & steps: 23,188 steps! Spent the day working in the garden planting flowers and weeding. The nurseries around here are pretty picked over so on Wednesday I went to 2 of the big box stores and also discovered two off the beaten path, locally owned nurseries that were great finds. I may have bought a few too many plants but am loving how our deck is looking with all the pretty flower-filled pots.
Wishing everyone a nice weekend. I need to make my plan. 160's here I come!!
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nstephenson01 wrote: »I'm not overly psyched over this loss as its mostly post TOM water woosh. Also, strangely enough, both my husband and I were so sick on Sunday but with completely different symptoms. I spent the day in bed and he spent it on the couch. By Monday we felt more human again and by Tuesday pretty much back to 100%. It was so bizarre and the things that run through your mind when feeling that sick during these times... ugh. I didn't have much of an appetite so just sort of ate small snacks when I felt a little hungry.
I've been having all kinds of issues this week with MFP. Fitbit steps not syncing, entries made on my phone not syncing with my tablet and unable to connect to this page for the last 3 days. I know, I know... modern day problems but its as if when its not recorded on MFP its like it didn't happen I'm pages and pages behind on y'alls posts. I look forward to getting caught up with how everyone's been doing and get back to posting more regularly.
As for yesterday... it was a good day
Food: 14:10 IF Ate on plan
Water: Good
Exercise & steps: 23,188 steps! Spent the day working in the garden planting flowers and weeding. The nurseries around here are pretty picked over so on Wednesday I went to 2 of the big box stores and also discovered two off the beaten path, locally owned nurseries that were great finds. I may have bought a few too many plants but am loving how our deck is looking with all the pretty flower-filled pots.
Wishing everyone a nice weekend. I need to make my plan. 160's here I come!!
Hi Nancy, I was missing you the last couple of days, wondering how you were. I'm glad you feel better. Sometimes I disconnect and reconnect my Fitbit from MFP to trick it into synching. I know what you mean about the app and the desktop versions not jibing. I really like the desktop version for catching up here...actually, I like it better for everything except the bad emojis. I also noticed all those things seemed worse to me when I was sick. How's your garden growing?1 -
Mrsbell8well wrote: »Daily check in Thursday-
Food-ate too much miso soup for dinner. Bok choi, tofu, edamame with edamame noodles.
water-not enough
exercise-yoga and walk
sleep 7 1/2
Doing great! My new obsession is Microsoft TO DO app. My life orbits around the to do list. I love it. I have been more productive than ever but my tv time has been bumped. That's ok. I am loving this new balanced life. My other focus has been cooking for others. After taking the big combo meal over to my sick co-worker, I decided to keep going. Last night I made red lentil, sweet potato soup with spinach and balsamic rice and included sourdough bread and butter and Mississippi Mudd bars for a much promised lunch that my team had earned back in January. Gooey marshmallows and chopped pecans on a thin brownie type base covered in chocolate glaze. I purposely did not make it vegan so I would not eat it. But by popular demand I will be making a vegan one tonight to take to a family get together tomorrow along with a really good homemade hummus, tabouli, pitas, vegan feta and a pile of grilled veggies. And an apricot tart or two. The apricots are exquisite right now. just huge and juicy.
Monday I am taking more soup to my friend. Now her husband has the virus. They have 3 little kids at home so it's really a night mare. Then next week I am taking soup and bread to a co-worker that just had her first baby.
All this cooking for others is keeping me on my toes. but luckily I have my new TO Do app to keep me super organized!
TGIF! Have a great weekend everyone! Enjoy yourselves and behave!!!
Angelina, I have no idea how you do so much. I'm sometimes exhausted by what you get done in a day. I'm going to evaluate some to-do apps now. I'm not a Microsoft user but feel inspired.1 -
@sleepymom5 That is a good idea about putting chicken wire around the traps. That way I can still catch bugs and not harm birdies and such. I don't have any chicken wire though, but I do have some deer netting, I'm sure that could work just as well. I'm going to try and push myself to get out there today because a lot needs to be done!2
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Cafelelia
Fridays
PW - 153.1
CW - 152.6
I will take these little losses. My body feels like it should be more, but whatever, this is good. My body was also telling me to slow down this week, so I did exactly that and it feels good. Cumulatively, I have been through and doing a whole lot, so the rest feels great. Ontario finally opened to expanded “bubbles” of 10 people, hurray! My mom lives 90 minutes away. My younger son and I visited her last weekend in anticipation of the new bubble rule, but in contravention too because the rule was introduced later than we anticipated. My mom did great during lockdown but reached her limit not being able to see her family for 4 months (she is 82 and lives alone). My son decided to stay the week with her and she was so happy to hug and spoil him (he is basking in the attention). I am back at her house today, no rule breaking this time. Churches are finally opening at the end of the month, and I have no idea how that will work. I am trying not to get overexcited about it all, but it feels much longer than 4 months of quarantine.
@nstephenson01 - Nice loss and you will see that new weight decade very soon! Those steps are impressive!!
@Mrsbell8well - I got hungry reading your post on your cooking & baking! Love the new profile photo!
@GingerPwr - Your breakfasts always sound so filling & yummy! You reminded me that I want to look up Fitness Blender as I need to add more to my fitness regime, now that my leg feels so good.
@lenka1 - You are doing so great! I keep forgetting that you just had a baby and then when I remember, I am even more impressed with your progress!
@ademann1 - Good luck with the family reunion. Hosting can be really tiring and stressful. Try to breath and enjoy yourself as much as you can. We are here for you if you need to vent after.
@sleepymom5 - I am glad that you had a few good days and just weigh in when you are able. Squats are not my favorite too!
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx - You are a busy lady! Congrats on winning the game! I have to ask, what did you do for the two hours when you were locked out of the house?
@ProfDawnLee - Sorry that you had a stressful week and I am sure that you will get back on track now. I love your new profile pic!
@tryingagain5 - Glad that you had a good day and that you are getting some hours at work. That must of felt so good eating at a restaurant, even with the distancing measures. It is still a dream for us here and I cannot wait to go to eat again.
@lennoncpa - Great job sticking to your plan and taking home food from the restaurant! Back when restaurants were open here, taking home around half the food was my common practice and it is really works. I never usually get to eat the leftovers as my teen finds them in fridge the next morning and eats them for breakfast!
@ljdanny - I am sorry that you have to have the surgery, but think about how good it will feel afterwards. Keep us posted on when it is schedules.
@1theresamcvean - Based on our government’s announcement today, you get to hug your grandchildren and see your kids! I hope that you are in the process of doing that already!! It has been great seeing my mom, and when I am back in TO, I will stop by my brother’s house so we all can give him a hug too!2 -
@Cafelelia and @sleepymom5 I am so excited about the social circles of 10 people! This afternoon we determined our bubble. My daughter won't be in it because she is immunocompromised, but we can still do distance visits as usual. My son, his wife, my granddaughter, and grandson, Wendy, me, my DIL's parents, plus two more people (or not) are our bubble. We get to hug. This was a surprise and a delight.2
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Username: lennoncpa
Weigh in Week: week 3
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous weight: 132.8
Today's weight: 132.8
Weekly Steps: 595744 -
Everyone's been talking about heatwaves followed by storms. Here's a photo my friend took two nights ago in Toronto at the beach. It looks like a painting.
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Last weeks challenge was awesome!
The benefit is evident today!
Last week 225.0
This week 223.2
3.3 lbs away from being in the 2 teens!
Happy trails Fam!6 -
Username: bburrer30
Weigh in Week: week 3
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous weight: 170.6
Today's weight: 171
I hate the TOM . I always feel like I dont make any progress and then I get down on myself. But I am really trying not to do that. I have done amazing on my steps this week and so far 16 miles. So I am trying to stay positive. I have a hard time trying to get past the 170 mark . I just want to see the other side . Lol5 -
hope002
Friday
PW 176.4
CW 175.9
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Daily check in Friday
Food good
Water good
Yoga
Sleep 8 hours
To Do list-100% accomplished!
Up early ready for a big fun day. Bought badminton to take to the kids. Ready to bake apricot tarts. I have an hour yoga this morning.
My granddaughter was gone for a 2 week vacation. I challenged her to send me a photo every day that she was gone. It was a fun way to stay connected. My daughters boyfriend has 2 kids. I made a photo summer scavenger game for them to play between now and the end of June. There are 18 days so they need to send me 1 photo a day for 18 days. I wrote out 18 different summer items as themes like dragonfly, ice cream, flip flops etc. excited to start the game. I will take a picture of the list to share.
Great weight loss team members. I will have to put it on my To do list to respond to everyone lol3
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