WEIGHT NO MORE Team Chat - July 2020
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User ID: Freeglerock
Week Number: 1
Previous weight: 182.3
Current weight: 180.4
LTD: 38.1lb
Pleased with that loss. I currently have my goal set to 1lb loss a week, but haven't been eating all the exercise calories back (though having a fair few of them!). Generally the week went well - was below target calories + exercise all days except Saturday. BBQ with neighbours plus drinks - BBQ I behaved myself, but the nacho snacks and pavola dessert was too much to resist, as was the wine. We did have 24hr advanced warning, so I did extra exercise the night before, and made sure to be fairly active in the morning to try to counter some of the additional calories. When I got the invite my heart dropped - I enjoy socialising with the neighbours, but knew I wouldn't stick to my calories and wanted to be sticking to my plan. I hate that I felt that way - my diet should not impact on social life - I just need to learn how to control what I eat when out!5 -
@cafelelia my weight this morning was 152.8. Is this still a weekly weigh in I assume?1
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xX_PhoenixRising_Xx wrote: »melaniedscott wrote: »Mrsbell8well wrote: »
@KristieJC don't you worry girl! I have plenty of delicious butter and homemade jam. Actually I just scraped out the last little bit of the rhubarb strawberry jam. Thinking of making plum or cherry next. You come on over anytime. Where do you live?
I’m in Texas. Packing my bags now. The hub and kids can fend for themselves!
Pick me up in KS? It's on the way...
I never make jam (except for kiwi) but I do love a good plum or cherry jam...
Ouch. Kiwis are not quite the same thing here in New Zealand... this is your resident Kiwi talking! (We call the fruit a kiwifruit!)
You know...I knew that...but didn't think about it...kind of like American jokes about Girl Scout cookies (Made with real Girl Scouts?)
Okay, revision...I occassionally make kiwifruit jam. No Kiwis are harmed in this effort.
I've met several Kiwis over the years working with Moodle (Aussie thing, but several big groups in NZ are involved in the project) and I've quite liked them.3 -
06/30 steps 57301
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Weigh-in...
PW: 212.3
CW: 212.4
+.1
This is higher than two weeks ago but something is either going on with me or with my scale. If it doesn't turn around soon, there might be something going on with a sledge hammer and my scale.
I've been over a couple days but not that much...need to figure out what is up.3 -
I am Patsy age 67 married almost 50 years to my high school crush.
I was diagnosed in March with liver cancer (a rare form and apparently fast moving kind). I have had 3 months of chemo with two drugs so far. Update: The scan last week showed no improvement but no spread either. Because two lymph nodes showed possible involvement the doctors decided I should continue with chemo with another drug added. I have tolerated the chemo very well with almost no side effects. My weight has been up and down ~5 pounds. The regimen is changing to 2 weeks on with 1 week off ( I was going every 2 weeks. Yesterday's chemo session went well after a late start which aggravated me so not good that way. I just hope next week is better.
I want to stay on the cheer squad so I can come back here every day and keep up with you all.8 -
Overall yesterday was a good day. My big win that I am proud of was that I did not over eat garlic bread. I stuck to my one peice, which was very hard .
Water: 50 oz
Workout: it was hard to get motivated but I did a 3 mile walk with my pup. She keeps me going
She is now 7 months old and loves our walks♡
Today will be a test trying to eat semi ok . my niece,daughter and I are having a girls day . My niece is here from Wyoming for the summer. I take her for adventures.
Hope everyone has a great day.8 -
To the Canadians on our team, Happy Canada Day!
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Tuesday check in
Food - a bit under
Water - 2l
Exercise- 5 km walk
Yesterday was another day of great weather, and it looks like we are having another one today. Canada Day is pretty subdued this year. Usually, cities have fireworks, concerts and large gatherings, all of which have been cancelled. It’s ok to have quieter celebrations this year and I feel more appreciative for what I do have.
@bburrer30 - Having only one slice of garlic bread is a big win! Great walk and I hope that you enjoy you girls day. Your pup is adorable.
@pacsnc6 - Glad that chemo went well yesterday and I hope that it continues that way. We are absolutely keeping you on the cheer squad until you are ready to come back. Thanks for checking in and it is a good thing that you did as your name had been accidentally removed from the squad on the spreadsheet, so I just fixed it.
@melaniescott - Don’t get out the sledgehammer just yet! Maybe have a look at what you are doing and tweak what you can. You can also buy a new scale, or maybe two in case the sledgehammer does come out.
@ProfDawnLee - You are doing all of the right things. Starting fresh, refocusing, not beating yourself up, planning and committing. I do find that daily check ins help with accountability, even just quick ones. You can do it and don’t give up!
@Mrsbell8well - That is correct. You continue to weigh in once a week, and we track it, but the weigh in is not factored into our weight loss stats for the weekly competition. If you go over your goal range, you can change the range, move to the weight loss team or move to cheer squad. Hope that you feel better soon!
@freeglerock - Fantastic loss! Socializing can be such a challenge with weight loss and you did great! You do have to enjoy life too! I find that if I am too strict, it always backfires and I cannot maintain it.
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx - omg, I have to start saying kiwifruit. We have beaver tails here in Canada, not made from beavers! They are like a flattened doughnut.
@tryingagain5 - You are doing great! I am really glad you are managing to check in everyday too.
@annliz23 - What a productive day! I got tired just reading your list!
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@pacsnc6 Please keep us posted throughout this new round! We're all rooting for you and sending you healing vibes!
@Mrsbell8well You're such a great member and cheer leader! Keep posting your awesome recipe pics!
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx Lol with the kiwi!
Wednesday weigh in:
Username: GingerPwr
PW: 135.5
CW: 134
Happy first day of July! Set those goals! Make those plans! Get those day 1 workouts in! Log that food! Do all the healthy things!
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About me
Hi! My name is Pam. I live in the suburbs of Philadelphia. I have been married 30 years and have 5 children 28-20. I also have a golden doodle named Daisy. I am a nurse but retired at the moment. I am still trying to decide what I want to do career wise. I like to spend my summers at the Jersey shore. Also new for me is I am co-captain emerita as @1theresamcvean pointed out. After being a co captain on this awesome team for about 1.5 years, I stepped back last month to spend more time with my family and on myself. It has been going very well
My weight story
I was never overweight, although I always thought I was fat growing up. I gained A TON of weight with my pregnancies and ended up at 221 lbs. Unfortunately that ended up being my heaviest even when I wasn't pregnant . At the end June of 2012 I decided I either had to get serious and lose weight or accept that I am obese and live my life. I got a fitbit and joined MFP on July 1, 2012. Since then, I have gained and lost 30 or more pounds a few times. I have never gotten back to that starting weight but have gotten close. Although I haven't been as successful with my weight loss as I would like, I have learned a lot. I eat so much healthier than I used to. I also am in good physical shape, I love to hike, walk, kayak and bike. Actually anything outdoors I usually enjoy. I do have a home gym which has a bike, treadmill, elliptical, weights and a few other things. I want to enjoy exercising and not have it be a chore. I am always looking for fun, new workouts. I had some hip and knee issues for the past year but I am happy those are much better. I continue to do my PT exercises and stretch so they don't return.
The present
As most of you know, the end of March and April was a struggle for me. My husband was on a ventilator in the ICU for 13 days. He was in the hospital a total of 19 days and then rehabbing at home. He is doing much better now and things are back to normal. This was a stressful and scary time and unfortunately I coped with eating. I was surrounded by food as this is how many people liked to help and I caved. I gained TEN pounds in April. I did finally get back on track in May and had a successful June. I am looking forward to July. I can do the workouts I love here, riding my bike, kayaking and walking on the beach. I have been struggling with guests and eating/drinking in the past but we are not having as many visitors this year because of the Covid. I am really hoping to have a nice, relaxing summer and also stay true to my goals.
My July goals
1. Plan and log my food everyday
2. 30 min cardio at least 5/7 days
3. 7,500 steps/day (I have been increasing by 500 each month since hip issues resolved)
4. Strength 2/7 days (T/Th)
5. PT and Stretching 5/7 days
6. At least 64 oz water daily
7. 7-8 hours sleep each night
8. Get in habit of working out early in the morning
9. IF at least 14 hours 5/7 days
My words for 2020
Consistency and Balance Things I am working towards...6 -
Tuesday's check in
Food-logged and over
Water-over 64 oz
Exercise-30 min bike ride, 30 min kayak and at least 30 min walk
Happy Canada Day to my Canadian Friends!
Yesterday wasn't too bad. I didn't make the best choices in the evening because I was starving when I got home from the beach. I have to plan some quick and easy meals for when I feel this way. I lost 3.1 lbs in June so I am happy with that. May I lost 2.1 lbs so I am slowly getting that 10 pounds off from April. If only it came off as fast as it goes on...
Today I just did not feel like working out first thing. I took Daisy for a walk and got a bug bite so I was talking myself out of kayaking because it was too buggy. I finally just put a stop to my toddler brain saying no, grabbed a water, my earbuds and bug spray and went kayaking! I love kayaking but just wanted my coffee first Lol! I hopped on my bike right after so I got about 1.5 hours of exercise in first thing. I really want to continue this. I still have to do my strength and PT today though. Nothing planned for today, it is going to rain on and off so I am going to do some cleaning and organizing here. I wasn't going to do a deep cleaning here because of my late start to the summer but I will feel better if I do Lol! Tomorrow MaryKate, Shannon and my nieces will be down. My daughter Nicole and her husband Brian will be coming down in the evening too. So a full house. Jim is staying away. He is coming down Sunday night when it is a little quieter. He thinks it is going to get too crowded down here for the holiday weekend. I just don't go out so it doesn't effect me.
Got to get moving, it is getting later than I wanted. Tomorrow check in will probably be late or I will check in Friday. I want to go food shopping early. I plan to still workout before but my coffee and computer time will be pushed back.
Have a great day everyone!
@JillyBT Happy Anniversary!
@Cafelelia Your Mom lives in a beautiful area. Is she by Niagara? We went one time in May and visited a really cute town nearby for lunch. It is beautiful up there. Our July 4th celebrations are pretty much canceled too. I am fine with it. It is always too crowed to participate anyway.
@annliz23 I am tired from just reading your list! Lol! Great day!
@tryingagain5 One day at a time-you are doing great!
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx I loved that pic, the Kiwi made me lol! They are cute! I wonder if the fruit was named for the bird?
@freeglerock Nice loss! You must have found some sort of balance with the BBQ since you had a loss this week. I have to work on that myself. You are right, we should be able to enjoy social events without ruining our progress.
@ProfDawnLee Yes, new month, fresh start! Sounds like you have a good plan going forward!
@melaniedscott Omg, you are cracking me up today! Lol! "no kiwis were harmed..." and the sledgehammer and scale comment
You seem like you are doing great so don't get to wrapped up in the number on the scale. Just keep doing what you are doing. So much can go into the number on the scale.
@pacsnc6 Was that your first chemo with the new drug? I hope you have no side effects with this one too. Sending hugs. xoxo
@bburrer30 Nice job with the garlic bread! I know that is hard to resist. I know when I don't feel like walking, I go because I feel bad letting Daisy down. Dogs are great motivators Enjoy the time with your niece and daughter.
@GingerPwr Nice loss! Love your post/pic. I never know what to call them Lol!0 -
Thanks everyone for all your kind support! I greatly appreciate it. And you all are making me laugh with your road trip plans. We have a sleeper sofa, a twin bed in my "fairy room", a guest bedroom and Skylynns pink unicorn room with 2 bunk beds. The rest of you are going to have to bring sleeping bags and find a spot! I need to get my back strong again so I can ride with you all and cook up a healthy delicious feast for your visit! Wouldn't it be fun if we could do it for my birthday in October? I have a week's vacation. Makes me smile to think about it.
I am still so very tired. I think even though my back is better it is still slowing me down. I have been having good nights of sleep and this week focusing on really great nutrition and lots of fresh veggies. Now to get my exercise back in...slowly. I am hoping to do Adrienes 18 minute yoga today. I couldn't do it this morning but maybe this afternoon. I brought my yoga clothes to work.
Have a great day everyone! I will try to post my intro and goals soon. Tomorrow is 2 years since I have been with MFP 3 -
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Mrsbell8well wrote: »Thanks everyone for all your kind support! I greatly appreciate it. And you all are making me laugh with your road trip plans. We have a sleeper sofa, a twin bed in my "fairy room", a guest bedroom and Skylynns pink unicorn room with 2 bunk beds. The rest of you are going to have to bring sleeping bags and find a spot! I need to get my back strong again so I can ride with you all and cook up a healthy delicious feast for your visit! Wouldn't it be fun if we could do it for my birthday in October? I have a week's vacation. Makes me smile to think about it.
I am still so very tired. I think even though my back is better it is still slowing me down. I have been having good nights of sleep and this week focusing on really great nutrition and lots of fresh veggies. Now to get my exercise back in...slowly. I am hoping to do Adrienes 18 minute yoga today. I couldn't do it this morning but maybe this afternoon. I brought my yoga clothes to work.
Have a great day everyone! I will try to post my intro and goals soon. Tomorrow is 2 years since I have been with MFP
I call dibs on the Fairy room. Seriously though, Angelina, I'm glad you're resetting and focusing on getting your body in a better state with less pain. I can't remember what your words for 2020 were, mine were 'listen and balance.' It sounds like you're listening to your body and bringing things back into balance. Sometimes we just have to be.3 -
tryingagain5
Wednesday
Week 1
PW: 203.0
CW: 202.8
Loss .2
Not much but I"ll take it.😊5 -
Happy Canada Day!
For all of you around the world, take a trip across Canada in two minutes. It's lovely. There's a link below this pic:
WATCH HERE https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1863244463698882&t=10 CLICK AGAIN WHEN IT STARTS FOR SOUND
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Happy Canada Day!! I miss Canada. I am trying to figure out what to do this year. Anyway, I just came from the surgeon. This lady is not backing down, she is making sure I am having surgery the end of Sept beginning of Oct. I have to lose some weight by then because I know sitting around for a few weeks will not be good. So I will be having slight panic attacks until then, lol. The pool people have finally got my liner in and the pool is filling, i will never use this company again, so far they haven't done anything they said they would. And the final straw is they left the old liner over next to the pool when they told me they put it out at the street. Do you know how heavy that thing is? I also think they broke my fence. I am so aggravated. I think I am going to head out for a walk.3
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New Member!
Hey Team Weight No More, I'm very excited to welcome a new member to our team! @minstrelofsarcasm has been my friend on the greater MFP for a couple of years and I'm so excited she's joining us here. Let's give her a few minutes to find her way around, and figure out who we all are, and I'm sure she'll be by to say hello in a bit.
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