DOWNSIZERS Team Chat - July 2020
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »28Haveitall2020 wrote: »mari_moulin wrote: »
AUGUST STEP CHALLENGE
Hello Downsizers!! Our August Step Challenge will be starting this coming Sunday August 1st through Saturday Aug 29th!
We will continue on our step challenge as we’ve done for July.
Our goal is to keep ourselves moving as best we can 🚶🏻♀️🏃🏻♀️. No excuses!! There are so many different walking/workout videos on YouTube. Many of us can get ourselves outdoors for walks or runs and others have backyards they can use to get those steps in. Or simply move that coffee table out the way and walk in place while watching your favorite movie or TV show.
Our challenge this month is to get our 10,000 steps in daily OR make it our goal to reach by the end of the month! Those of us who are already at 10,000 steps daily let’s set ourselves bigger goals. Let’s see if we can beat our TOTAL last month as a team! Every step counts!!
To join the step challenge, just let me know you want to join by tagging me on a post using @mari_moulin.
I will need you to then post your steps daily to make it easier for me to keep up with them on the spreadsheet. Let’s go steppers!!
@mari_moulin I am so ready to do this step challenge! I work a desk job currently (out of my nurse job until mid-august due to surgery) so this will definitely be a challenge but let's do it!
So for people who don't walk or track do we convert our workout minutes to be part of the challenge ? How does that work?
Thanks
Let me talk to Mari and see if we can incorporate this in our step challenge.
I have a wonderful chart to convert exercise to steps - here it is if you want to use it!
https://www.arhs-nc.org/live-healthy/data/StepConversionChart.pdf0 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »28Haveitall2020 wrote: »mari_moulin wrote: »
AUGUST STEP CHALLENGE
Hello Downsizers!! Our August Step Challenge will be starting this coming Sunday August 1st through Saturday Aug 29th!
We will continue on our step challenge as we’ve done for July.
Our goal is to keep ourselves moving as best we can 🚶🏻♀️🏃🏻♀️. No excuses!! There are so many different walking/workout videos on YouTube. Many of us can get ourselves outdoors for walks or runs and others have backyards they can use to get those steps in. Or simply move that coffee table out the way and walk in place while watching your favorite movie or TV show.
Our challenge this month is to get our 10,000 steps in daily OR make it our goal to reach by the end of the month! Those of us who are already at 10,000 steps daily let’s set ourselves bigger goals. Let’s see if we can beat our TOTAL last month as a team! Every step counts!!
To join the step challenge, just let me know you want to join by tagging me on a post using @mari_moulin.
I will need you to then post your steps daily to make it easier for me to keep up with them on the spreadsheet. Let’s go steppers!!
@mari_moulin I am so ready to do this step challenge! I work a desk job currently (out of my nurse job until mid-august due to surgery) so this will definitely be a challenge but let's do it!
So for people who don't walk or track do we convert our workout minutes to be part of the challenge ? How does that work?
Thanks
Let me talk to Mari and see if we can incorporate this in our step challenge.
I have a wonderful chart to convert exercise to steps - here it is if you want to use it!
https://www.arhs-nc.org/live-healthy/data/StepConversionChart.pdf
Thanks I was going to ask you about that as I knew your team did it that way.0 -
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Tuesday’s check in
Calories: under
Exercise: 32 minute walk
Water: ✅
Steps 7/28 11,301
I had a great diabetic check with my doctor yesterday. My a1c is in the non diabetic range still and is even lower than 3 months ago. I am having low blood pressure so I have to get a monitor and check it a few times a day. I also have to check it every time I get dizzy. I also had an appointment with the dietitian and it went well. He just had to remind me when I am having a snack to make sure I balance it out nutritionally. Now I just have to get off the insulin which has proven to be trickier than I thought. Hopefully, as I lose more weight that will decrease further.
Happy hump day!
Today’s goals
1. Walk 30 minutes minimum ✅
2. 10,000 steps
3. Drink 8 cups of water
4. Stay within calorie goal
5. Bed by 11 pm1 -
Welcome to our amazing team @debbiewsharpe
I hope you have great success on your journey and enjoy this great team 1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Tuesday’s check in
Calories: under
Exercise: 32 minute walk
Water: ✅
Steps 7/28 11,301
I had a great diabetic check with my doctor yesterday. My a1c is in the non diabetic range still and is even lower than 3 months ago. I am having low blood pressure so I have to get a monitor and check it a few times a day. I also have to check it every time I get dizzy. I also had an appointment with the dietitian and it went well. He just had to remind me when I am having a snack to make sure I balance it out nutritionally. Now I just have to get off the insulin which has proven to be trickier than I thought. Hopefully, as I lose more weight that will decrease further.
Happy hump day!
Today’s goals
1. Walk 30 minutes minimum ✅
2. 10,000 steps
3. Drink 8 cups of water
4. Stay within calorie goal
5. Bed by 11 pm
Awesome job Linda .... I too am type 2 diabetic .... a few months ago my a1c was 6.1 from 8.2 .... I go on August 3rd for new labs ... I am excited to see what my a1c will be ... I supposedly have high blood sugar (at least that is what the Dr said in the hospital in 2019 ) so I have linsopril but I took myself off the 2 meds for diabetes and my BS #'s have been 110 and 120 2 -
Crazy news! I just found out that @debbiewsharpe has close friends on team WeightNoMore! I hope it is OK if I steal her and put her with her friends...
For you instead, please welcome @Melly045 - she should be heading over here soon. Good luck!3 -
Hi ! I’m new to the team and the challenge and I’m excited to be here.
User name Mel0405
Weigh in day Friday
Current weight 162
Goal weight 140
Goals 10000 steps per day
Stay within calorie goal
Lose 1-2 lbs per week
Get back to a good work our routine
Build back strength0 -
Hi ! I’m new to the team and the challenge and I’m excited to be here.
User name Mel0405
Weigh in day Friday
Current weight 162
Goal weight 140
Goals 10000 steps per day
Stay within calorie goal
Lose 1-2 lbs per week
Get back to a good work our routine
Build back strength
Hi and welcome to the team! I am excited to watch you on this weight loss journey. You have some great goals to help you succeed.0 -
Hi ! I’m new to the team and the challenge and I’m excited to be here.
User name Mel0405
Weigh in day Friday
Current weight 162
Goal weight 140
Goals 10000 steps per day
Stay within calorie goal
Lose 1-2 lbs per week
Get back to a good work our routine
Build back strength
Welcome to our amazing team Mel... I hope you have great success on your journey 1 -
Username: missgyst
Weigh-in Day: Wednesday
Starting Weight: 229.0
Previous weight: 211.2
Current weight: 211.2
I don't know how I managed to stay exactly the same for a week, but I'm so glad because I expected to gain. I started the month at 212.4 and ended at losing 1.2lbs for the month which... ugh but I got out of it what I put into it. Quite honestly, I'm lucky to have any kind of loss. The only thing I can do is put the month behind me and start new in August. 3 -
Username: missgyst
Weigh-in Day: Wednesday
Starting Weight: 229.0
Previous weight: 211.2
Current weight: 211.2
I don't know how I managed to stay exactly the same for a week, but I'm so glad because I expected to gain. I started the month at 212.4 and ended at losing 1.2lbs for the month which... ugh but I got out of it what I put into it. Quite honestly, I'm lucky to have any kind of loss. The only thing I can do is put the month behind me and start new in August.
You got this ..... at least you lost something for the month ...Just don't give up like I have many many times 3 -
Welcome to the team!!!@28Haveitall2020I'm Kat and I joined this challenge/team in May. The accountability of keeping up with my weigh-ins has kept me on track so much more than I've been able to do on my own. Everyone here has been so nice, supportive, and optimistic. I hope you all will really get a lot out of being a part of this group.
@draby2011
@slgibbs1987
@Tazaria87
@rhaaa
@pandygirl1
@melichalupa
@mszoueband
@summer_jt
@Melly045 5 -
Thank you so much! I keep telling myself that... I didn't go forward by a lot but more importantly, I didn't go backward. I'm trying to shake it off and start fresh with the new month.Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »You got this ..... at least you lost something for the month ...Just don't give up like I have many many times
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Thanks Megan i really need to get back on track and I’m hoping being on a team will help!2
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Thank you missGYST I’m excited to be here2
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Crazy news! I just found out that @debbiewsharpe has close friends on team WeightNoMore! I hope it is OK if I steal her and put her with her friends...
For you instead, please welcome @Melly045 - she should be heading over here soon. Good luck!
Thank you for the intro jugar I’m excited to be here2 -
Ho boy! The new people are flowing in like high tide! Catch the wave --- three more for the Downsizers. Welcome @jahend08 and @jenmurphy3 and @simifadeyibi26
Surf's up!2 -
7/29 steps 110602
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Quick update on the big move.
We got most of our stuff moved yesterday but didn’t get our mattresses over there so our first night at our new place will probably be on Friday. My hubby has to work all day today so we can’t move anything. Instead I will finish breaking down furniture here and going to clean up and put stuff into place at the new house.
I think I’ve managed to keep up with everyone’s steps during these busy days, keep an eye out on the spreadsheet just in case I missed you.
Once I get settled into the new house I will be able to comment more and reply to everyone’s posts. I am here, I am reading You, and I am cheering you all on. Don’t stop keep going you are doing great. Hugs everyone!2 -
JULY WEEK 4 STEP RESULTS
AS A GROUP WE WALKED 443,918 STEPS
(previous week was 555,187)
TOP 3 STEPPERS
@19shmoo69 - 96,759 steps
@marigorringo - 80,820 steps
@mari_moulin - 72,130 steps
Once again, We were missing quite a few steps this week. Please remember to check in daily or even at the end of the week if possible.
Well done everyone who checked in this week!! Let’s Keep those steps coming!!2 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »28Haveitall2020 wrote: »mari_moulin wrote: »
AUGUST STEP CHALLENGE
Hello Downsizers!! Our August Step Challenge will be starting this coming Sunday August 1st through Saturday Aug 29th!
We will continue on our step challenge as we’ve done for July.
Our goal is to keep ourselves moving as best we can 🚶🏻♀️🏃🏻♀️. No excuses!! There are so many different walking/workout videos on YouTube. Many of us can get ourselves outdoors for walks or runs and others have backyards they can use to get those steps in. Or simply move that coffee table out the way and walk in place while watching your favorite movie or TV show.
Our challenge this month is to get our 10,000 steps in daily OR make it our goal to reach by the end of the month! Those of us who are already at 10,000 steps daily let’s set ourselves bigger goals. Let’s see if we can beat our TOTAL last month as a team! Every step counts!!
To join the step challenge, just let me know you want to join by tagging me on a post using @mari_moulin.
I will need you to then post your steps daily to make it easier for me to keep up with them on the spreadsheet. Let’s go steppers!!
@mari_moulin I am so ready to do this step challenge! I work a desk job currently (out of my nurse job until mid-august due to surgery) so this will definitely be a challenge but let's do it!
So for people who don't walk or track do we convert our workout minutes to be part of the challenge ? How does that work?
Thanks
Let me talk to Mari and see if we can incorporate this in our step challenge.
I have a wonderful chart to convert exercise to steps - here it is if you want to use it!
https://www.arhs-nc.org/live-healthy/data/StepConversionChart.pdf
Thanks will have a look.
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Username: missgyst
Weigh-in Day: Wednesday
Starting Weight: 229.0
Previous weight: 211.2
Current weight: 211.2
I don't know how I managed to stay exactly the same for a week, but I'm so glad because I expected to gain. I started the month at 212.4 and ended at losing 1.2lbs for the month which... ugh but I got out of it what I put into it. Quite honestly, I'm lucky to have any kind of loss. The only thing I can do is put the month behind me and start new in August.
Staying the same is a bonus. Every month, day, meal, etc is a clean slate to get back on track. Here’s to a great August!2 -
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Wednesday’s check in
Calories: under
Exercise: 45 minute walk
Water: ✅
Steps 7/29 11,164
Didn’t get a very long walk in yet today. My shoulder is really painful today and little movement of my arm causes the pain. I phoned my rheumatologist yesterday to see if they could try another cortisone shot but she is on vacation until next Thursday. Hopefully, she will do one again and it works this time. Has anyone had a rotator cuff injury and an inflamed bicep tendon? Do you have any suggestions to relieve the pain. I want to start lifting weights and I can’t until this settles. I do start physical therapy next week.
Happy Thursday!
Today’s goals
1. Walk 30 minutes minimum
2. 10,000 steps
3. Stay within calorie goal
4. Drink 8 cups of water
5. Bed by 11pm2 -
mari_moulin wrote: »
JULY WEEK 4 STEP RESULTS
AS A GROUP WE WALKED 443,918 STEPS
(previous week was 555,187)
TOP 3 STEPPERS
@19shmoo69 - 96,759 steps
@marigorringo - 80,820 steps
@mari_moulin - 72,130 steps
Once again, We were missing quite a few steps this week. Please remember to check in daily or even at the end of the week if possible.
Well done everyone who checked in this week!! Let’s Keep those steps coming!!
Congrats to you 3 amazing steppers 2 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Wednesday’s check in
Calories: under
Exercise: 45 minute walk
Water: ✅
Steps 7/29 11,164
Didn’t get a very long walk in yet today. My shoulder is really painful today and little movement of my arm causes the pain. I phoned my rheumatologist yesterday to see if they could try another cortisone shot but she is on vacation until next Thursday. Hopefully, she will do one again and it works this time. Has anyone had a rotator cuff injury and an inflamed bicep tendon? Do you have any suggestions to relieve the pain. I want to start lifting weights and I can’t until this settles. I do start physical therapy next week.
Happy Thursday!
Today’s goals
1. Walk 30 minutes minimum
2. 10,000 steps
3. Stay within calorie goal
4. Drink 8 cups of water
5. Bed by 11pm
Great steps Linda ..... I used a heating pad when I hurt my shoulder... I used over the counter Aspercreme with Lidocaine it numbed the pain ...wishing you the very best0 -
Cesse - age 72 - Check-In
July Mini Goal -- 285 lbs
First Major Goal = Onederland
Goal Weight = 165 lbs
JULY GOALS ---
(1) Log all food and beverages honestly; Drink 10+ water [week 1 challenge = MEASURE IT!]
(2) Exercise 30 min minimum (3000 steps)
(3) Clean 30 min per day: house or yard or declutter
STEP CHALLENGE ---
07/28 = 3000
07/29 = 3000
07/30 = 3000
TASKS FOR TODAY ---
Do 20 min stretches and 30 min of walking
Feed & Water animals -- done
Water outside plants -- done
Bedroom -- reorganize, declutter, strip bed & redo -- still need to do
Love our Farmer's Market!! Yesterday picked up cucumbers, tomatoes, peaches & creme corn on the cob YUM!!, huge head of cauliflower, 1 each fresh caught Lake Perch & Lake Trout, 6 duck eggs, yellow & green beans, and snow pea pods. I also picked up a bouquet of mixed flowers and a dozen glads in purple, yellow, and pink. They are lovely! The food stalls are easily 8 ft apart, everyone wears a mask and are very conscious of social distancing, and only the vendors are allowed to touch the produce. Each stall is set up with a hand sanitizer station for customers and vendors. And, the vendors use it between handling each order. We have a semi-pro ball team and after our flood, the Market changed it's location to the parking lot of the ball diamond which allows for the distancing of the food stalls. Because it's so large, it's also a great way to fit in some outside exercise ... even though it's more of a stroll.
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