Downsizers Team Chat - August 2020
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Marigorringo wrote: »
This is a tough one. I would have to say I love my perseverance. No matter what life throws at me I always find away to keep going. I think this has allowed me to stick with my weight loss journey in spite of the ups and downs.
Persévérance is a great quality to have.You are blessed😘1 -
TASCascalho wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Hey hey gang!
Username: TASCascalho
Weigh In Day: Friday
PW (Previous Weight): 196.4 (89.1Kg)
CW (Current Weight): 191.1 (86.7Kg)
LTD (Loss to Date): 5.3 (2.4Kg)
Down is forward!
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TASCascalho wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Hey hey gang!
Username: TASCascalho
Weigh In Day: Friday
PW (Previous Weight): 196.4 (89.1Kg)
CW (Current Weight): 191.1 (86.7Kg)
LTD (Loss to Date): 5.3 (2.4Kg)
Down is forward!
Great loss ......Congrats
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28Haveitall2020 wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970
Weigh in Day-Fridays
PW 231.0
CW 227.3 Loss 3.7 lbs
Total Loss 41.7 lbs
Amazing loss🔥
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970
Weigh in Day-Fridays
PW 231.0
CW 227.3 Loss 3.7 lbs
Total Loss 41.7 lbs
Great job!
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970
Weigh in Day-Fridays
PW 231.0
CW 227.3 Loss 3.7 lbs
Total Loss 41.7 lbs
Great job!
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970
Weigh in Day-Fridays
PW 231.0
CW 227.3 Loss 3.7 lbs
Total Loss 41.7 lbs
Megan, that is an awesome loss! Keto is really working for you.28Haveitall2020 wrote: »Marigorringo wrote: »
My compassion and strength. Sometimes I am amazed at this inner strenght but I thank God.
Very interesting topic because sometimes is soo hard to complément yourself Especially when you have goals you want to achieve.
Thank you
Complimenting yourself is tough. I think we need to do it more. Compassion and strength are great characteristics.1 -
Thanks Linda ... I actually upped my carbs to 48 because I was constantly going over ....darn pistachios LOL ..so now I am considered low carb but I am still making keto meals 1
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7 August 13.667 steps1
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August 7 steps
5,681
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Daily post August 6
Tracked: Yes
Under calorie: Yes
Exercise: Yes
Steps: 10109
Water: 120 oz
Did another day of going for two walks. Went with both my kids after it finally stopped raining. My son walked and I pushed my daughter in the stroller. Then after bedtime I went by myself. When I got home I looked at my counter and realized I was like 30 steps from 10k. Made sure I got those in inside the house lol. I'm really late with my update today. I checked the group this morning as I drank my coffee but got busy and forgot to come back and post!2 -
August 7th: Pretty uneventful rest day.
2,481 steps.
Scale still not moving, didn't really self reflect today.
However, I did lose 230 pounds of boyfriend who doesn't respect me at all.
Started phentermine treatment today. It was a serious battle of eat everything in sight or continue with my lifestyle change as planned. Decided to keep pushing instead of wallowing in my self-pity. Also had an amazing coworker today who walked with me every hour on the hour and throughout lunch to keep us both moving. Tomorrow I am going to get to the gym and get a good workout in to work off some of my frustration.
Hope ya'll had a good day! I'll see you tomorrow morning for weigh-ins!3 -
8/7 Steps 92871
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Good morning everyone
Today I would love to ask something to everyone that is my "friend" in MFP.
Everyday the App says that I was under the calories and whenever I lose some weight it says so too. But it is not saying when I gain weight or why am I under calories.
Many people are writing me: "Good work staying under" "You are doing good girl" But maybe that day I eat only two times in the day and one was chips and the other one an icecream. My calories would still be under.
Or I gained in the night 3 kilos and the day after I lose 200 grams and MFP speaks about those 200g and everyone is cheering.
With this said, my weight of today is 130.8 kg = 288,3 lbs3 -
Check-In: Thursday, August 6
•30 Active Minutes: Yes ✅
•Gym: 0/4 days ❎
•Water: 1 L ❎
•Steps: 13,745 ✅
•Starch-free dinner: Yes ✅
•Intermittent Fasting: Yes ✅
Check-In: Friday, August 7
•30 Active Minutes: Yes ✅
•Gym: 0/4 days ❎
•Water: 1 L ❎
•Steps: 14,926 ✅
•Starch-free dinner: No ❎
•Intermittent Fasting: Yes ✅
Daily update:
Finally the weekend team!! I’m sorry I didn’t get a chance to check in yesterday. I was going to towards the evening but there there was a last minute girlie night at my friends house where sadly I had some wine and high sodium foods spiking my weight this morning. I had gone down to 187 yesterday and today I am back up to 188.4. All water retention weight. Ugh sorry I knew I had a loss down this week and I went and ruined it with poor choices for ONE NIGHT!!
It’s ok I’m drinking all the water today and making sure I get this water out of my system. I know I’ve gotten my weight down it’s just a little hiccup.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend. 💪🏻❤️👍🏻
August goals:
•Achieve at least 30 active minutes daily.
•Make it to the gym at least 4 times a week.
•Drink at least 2L water daily.
•Reach at least 10,000 steps daily.
•No Carbs for dinner.
•Do IF for at least 6 days a week.2 -
melichalupa wrote: »Daily goals: 8/6
1. under calories? YES
2. 30 min of exercise? NO
3. 1 liter of water? YES
4. 30 min of relaxing time? YES
We done! So close to 100% on your goals. One step at a time one day at a time ❤️Marigorringo wrote: »August 5 22.737 steps
Gotcha!Marigorringo wrote: »August 6 15.630 steps
Gotcha!pandygirl1 wrote: »8/6/2020
Tracked: Yes
Under: Yes
Exercise: Yes
Water: 88 oz (may drink some more before bed)
Steps: 1,000
gor your steps in. Well done with your goals!Worried?
Heck yes we were worried. You have spoiled us with your daily check ins so when you don’t we can’t help but worry. I hope you are doing ok and that I didn’t overstep with my post. I promise my intentions are good but I struggle getting the right tone across. I’ve added you to the step challenge for August without asking as you’ve done in for several months now but if you don’t want to do it this month just let me know. ❤️August 6: 4,971 steps.
Under food goal.
EXHAUSTED!
Met with the personal trainer today and OH EM GEE! I think he might just kill me. I am sore in places I didn't even know that I could be sore in. lol. Anywho, it was an AMAZING workout and today was day 5 (in a row) of intense working out. Feels good to be getting active. The scale is STILL not being my friend, but as always the mirror is there to tell me everything is okay!
Definitely going to hit the hay early tonight! Have a great day ladies and gents!
Got your steps in! Well done getting that work out in with your trainer and surviving it! I would recommend ignoring the scale when you first start a new workout routine. This usually causes a temporary spike on the scale as your muscles retain water to repair themselves. A good sign of this is the soreness you are feeling. So just keep going work through the pain but be reasonable. Your body will bet used to it before you know it.August 6 steps
8943
Gotcha!Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »8/6 Steps 9900
Gotcha!
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Thursday’s check in
Calories: over
Exercise: 46 minute walk
Water:✅
Steps: 11,009
PW 201.0
CW 202.8
So there it is, a gain again. I am not surprised with my eating this week. The late night carb fests have caught up to me. It is funny, I feel so bloated in the mornings from the carbs but when night comes it seems like I can’t stop myself. I am going to pull it together this week and get myself back close to onderland again. It’s a clean slate again today.
I have my first physio appointment for my shoulder this morning. I know it will be a slow process to healing but I am excited to get started. I am going to walk to physio. It is about a 50 minute walk so I will get a nice walk today. I may even walk back.
Have a great start to the weekend!
Daily goals
1. Walk 30 minutes minimum
2. 10,000 steps
3. Stay within calorie goal
4. No late night snacking
5. 72 ounces of water
6. Bed by 11pm
Great stepping Linda! I’m sorry about your gain. Just keep in mind that you are also dealing with lots of pain. Inflammation in the joins can affect the numbers in the scale. Just get back to what your used to with your eating and this wi drop back down in no time. Are you still doing IF?TASCascalho wrote: »Hey hey gang!
Username: TASCascalho
Weigh In Day: Friday
PW (Previous Weight): 196.4 (89.1Kg)
CW (Current Weight): 191.1 (86.7Kg)
LTD (Loss to Date): 5.3 (2.4Kg)
Down is forward!
Wowza look at that impressive loss! Amazing work this week! Well done! 💪🏻Good morning team weigh on this am 161 not what i hopes but i haven’t been 100% focused with my diet i have my 12 year old granddaughter here for a few days and we are having a blast but not eating too well.
Enjoy your days with your granddaughter. I think she belongs to be up on top of your list. You will be back to your usual routine soon enough. ❤️Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970
Weigh in Day-Fridays
PW 231.0
CW 227.3 Loss 3.7 lbs
Total Loss 41.7 lbs
Wow!! Well done Megan! Very impressive week!Marigorringo wrote: »7 August 13.667 steps
Gotcha!August 7 steps
5,681
Gotcha!
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Daily post August 6
Tracked: Yes
Under calorie: Yes
Exercise: Yes
Steps: 10109
Water: 120 oz
Did another day of going for two walks. Went with both my kids after it finally stopped raining. My son walked and I pushed my daughter in the stroller. Then after bedtime I went by myself. When I got home I looked at my counter and realized I was like 30 steps from 10k. Made sure I got those in inside the house lol. I'm really late with my update today. I checked the group this morning as I drank my coffee but got busy and forgot to come back and post!
Got your steps in! Well done getting those steps in and at the same time those kiddos are getting some fresh air. I hope the weather continues to cooperate with you!August 7th: Pretty uneventful rest day.
2,481 steps.
Scale still not moving, didn't really self reflect today.
However, I did lose 230 pounds of boyfriend who doesn't respect me at all.
Started phentermine treatment today. It was a serious battle of eat everything in sight or continue with my lifestyle change as planned. Decided to keep pushing instead of wallowing in my self-pity. Also had an amazing coworker today who walked with me every hour on the hour and throughout lunch to keep us both moving. Tomorrow I am going to get to the gym and get a good workout in to work off some of my frustration.
Hope ya'll had a good day! I'll see you tomorrow morning for weigh-ins!
Got your steps in 👍🏻! That’s a very good way to lose A large amount of unnecessary useless weight! Sending you lots of hugs. All that should matter to you is your happiness and your mental and emotional health. I happy you made the decision to keep pushing forward.Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »8/7 Steps 9287
Gotcha!Marigorringo wrote: »Good morning everyone
Today I would love to ask something to everyone that is my "friend" in MFP.
Everyday the App says that I was under the calories and whenever I lose some weight it says so too. But it is not saying when I gain weight or why am I under calories.
Many people are writing me: "Good work staying under" "You are doing good girl" But maybe that day I eat only two times in the day and one was chips and the other one an icecream. My calories would still be under.
Or I gained in the night 3 kilos and the day after I lose 200 grams and MFP speaks about those 200g and everyone is cheering.
With this said, my weight of today is 130.8 kg = 288,3 lbs
Well, with the app it’s very hard to know exactly how someone’s day was unless we go into the actual diary and look. Personally I can’t go into each diary to check what everyone is eating. I tend not to look at peoples diary and I rarely post anything in food check ins. Just understand when people do post stuff like this they are just trying to encourage you and be helpful and show support.
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What I love about myself is that I have finally learned to love myself as I am. I mean I do have things that I say ugh wish I could do something about this but I don’t hide myself anymore. I have scars I have marks I have imperfections and I’ve learned to just accept myself. I will put on my swimsuit or sleeveless tops or short shorts and do my thing and not care who’s staring or pointing or whispering. I am who I am. If you love me this is what you get if you don’t there is the door. Don’t let it hit you on the way out.
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Username: mari_moulin
Weigh-In Day: Saturday
Weigh-In Week: 1
Previous Weight: 188.2
Current Weight: 188.4
Loss to Date: 150.8
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Username Inky92
Weigh In Day Saturday
PW (Previous Weight): 194
CW (Current Weight): 193
Total loss to date: 41lb
1lb off this week, less than I wanted but in the right direction 😁 I've not eaten a chocolate bar all week (I was on one a day recently - kinder Buenos are my downfall!) and have discovered frozen grapes as a tasty snack!
Exercise-wise, my steps are atrocious so I'm gonna try increase those this week - I have the week off work so I'm planning some day trips. Not a big fan of the exercise bike I've been trying, but I'm gonna stick with it till the end of the month. I've not been posting much on here, sorry - will try and be a bit more involved this week.
(hope I've got the weigh in format right?!)3 -
FormerlyFit48
Last weight 225
Current weight 224.61 -
mari_moulin wrote: »
What I love about myself is that I have finally learned to love myself as I am. I mean I do have things that I say ugh wish I could do something about this but I don’t hide myself anymore. I have scars I have marks I have imperfections and I’ve learned to just accept myself. I will put on my swimsuit or sleeveless tops or short shorts and do my thing and not care who’s staring or pointing or whispering. I am who I am. If you love me this is what you get if you don’t there is the door. Don’t let it hit you on the way out.
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Daily post August 6
Tracked: Yes
Under calorie: Yes
Exercise: Yes
Steps: 10109
Water: 120 oz
Did another day of going for two walks. Went with both my kids after it finally stopped raining. My son walked and I pushed my daughter in the stroller. Then after bedtime I went by myself. When I got home I looked at my counter and realized I was like 30 steps from 10k. Made sure I got those in inside the house lol. I'm really late with my update today. I checked the group this morning as I drank my coffee but got busy and forgot to come back and post!
You are doing an amazing job with your goals. Are you using fitness tracker for your steps? I am just curious that if you find it doesn’t count your steps when pushing the stroller? I know if I push the shopping cart when getting groceries I get hardly any steps.August 7th: Pretty uneventful rest day.
2,481 steps.
Scale still not moving, didn't really self reflect today.
However, I did lose 230 pounds of boyfriend who doesn't respect me at all.
Started phentermine treatment today. It was a serious battle of eat everything in sight or continue with my lifestyle change as planned. Decided to keep pushing instead of wallowing in my self-pity. Also had an amazing coworker today who walked with me every hour on the hour and throughout lunch to keep us both moving. Tomorrow I am going to get to the gym and get a good workout in to work off some of my frustration.
Hope ya'll had a good day! I'll see you tomorrow morning for weigh-ins!
That’s one way to get rid of weight. I hope things are better for you this way. I started taking to topiramate first when I started losing weight. I believe that is the same drug or class of drug. I was in therapy for binge eating disorder at the time. It helped me at the time.Marigorringo wrote: »Good morning everyone
Today I would love to ask something to everyone that is my "friend" in MFP.
Everyday the App says that I was under the calories and whenever I lose some weight it says so too. But it is not saying when I gain weight or why am I under calories.
Many people are writing me: "Good work staying under" "You are doing good girl" But maybe that day I eat only two times in the day and one was chips and the other one an icecream. My calories would still be under.
Or I gained in the night 3 kilos and the day after I lose 200 grams and MFP speaks about those 200g and everyone is cheering.
With this said, my weight of today is 130.8 kg = 288,3 lbs
I agree with Mari in that not every one looks at your food journal. They are just trying to cheer you along and give you some encouragement. With the weight everyone loves to celebrate weight loss. One thing I do to prevent this is I only enter my weight weekly in mfp. I use a weight trending app to log my weight the rest of the days.mari_moulin wrote: »Check-In: Thursday, August 6
•30 Active Minutes: Yes ✅
•Gym: 0/4 days ❎
•Water: 1 L ❎
•Steps: 13,745 ✅
•Starch-free dinner: Yes ✅
•Intermittent Fasting: Yes ✅
Check-In: Friday, August 7
•30 Active Minutes: Yes ✅
•Gym: 0/4 days ❎
•Water: 1 L ❎
•Steps: 14,926 ✅
•Starch-free dinner: No ❎
•Intermittent Fasting: Yes ✅
Daily update:
Finally the weekend team!! I’m sorry I didn’t get a chance to check in yesterday. I was going to towards the evening but there there was a last minute girlie night at my friends house where sadly I had some wine and high sodium foods spiking my weight this morning. I had gone down to 187 yesterday and today I am back up to 188.4. All water retention weight. Ugh sorry I knew I had a loss down this week and I went and ruined it with poor choices for ONE NIGHT!!
It’s ok I’m drinking all the water today and making sure I get this water out of my system. I know I’ve gotten my weight down it’s just a little hiccup.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend. 💪🏻❤️👍🏻
August goals:
•Achieve at least 30 active minutes daily.
•Make it to the gym at least 4 times a week.
•Drink at least 2L water daily.
•Reach at least 10,000 steps daily.
•No Carbs for dinner.
•Do IF for at least 6 days a week.
You are really doing well with your goals. You weight gain from last week in only .2 of a pound. Like you said it is only water weight and you know what do to get rid of it.1 -
mari_moulin wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Thursday’s check in
Calories: over
Exercise: 46 minute walk
Water:✅
Steps: 11,009
PW 201.0
CW 202.8
So there it is, a gain again. I am not surprised with my eating this week. The late night carb fests have caught up to me. It is funny, I feel so bloated in the mornings from the carbs but when night comes it seems like I can’t stop myself. I am going to pull it together this week and get myself back close to onderland again. It’s a clean slate again today.
I have my first physio appointment for my shoulder this morning. I know it will be a slow process to healing but I am excited to get started. I am going to walk to physio. It is about a 50 minute walk so I will get a nice walk today. I may even walk back.
Have a great start to the weekend!
Daily goals
1. Walk 30 minutes minimum
2. 10,000 steps
3. Stay within calorie goal
4. No late night snacking
5. 72 ounces of water
6. Bed by 11pm
Great stepping Linda! I’m sorry about your gain. Just keep in mind that you are also dealing with lots of pain. Inflammation in the joins can affect the numbers in the scale. Just get back to what your used to with your eating and this wi drop back down in no time. Are you still doing IF?
Not really as the late night snacking is interfering with the fasting window. I am going to try and get back on it starting Sunday. I am cooking a big breakfast for everyone this morning so no fasting today.1 -
Username Inky92
Weigh In Day Saturday
PW (Previous Weight): 194
CW (Current Weight): 193
Total loss to date: 41lb
1lb off this week, less than I wanted but in the right direction 😁 I've not eaten a chocolate bar all week (I was on one a day recently - kinder Buenos are my downfall!) and have discovered frozen grapes as a tasty snack!
Exercise-wise, my steps are atrocious so I'm gonna try increase those this week - I have the week off work so I'm planning some day trips. Not a big fan of the exercise bike I've been trying, but I'm gonna stick with it till the end of the month. I've not been posting much on here, sorry - will try and be a bit more involved this week.
(hope I've got the weigh in format right?!)
A pound is an awesome loss for 1 week. Just think 1 pound a week would be 52 pounds in a year. That’s a lot of weight gone. I think I will pick up some grapes this week. Sounds like a good snack. We would be happy to hear more from you. Your format is perfect.FormerlyFit48 wrote: »FormerlyFit48
Last weight 225
Current weight 224.6
Well done on the loss!0 -
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Friday’s check in
Calories: under
Exercise: 63 minute walk total
Water:✅
Steps: 12,243
Just finishing up my coffee and getting ready for grocery shopping. The girls will be here most of the day and I am sure we will be playing games all afternoon. We will take a break for a walk. I don’t think it will be enough to get me to my 10,000 steps but we will see. Therapy went well yesterday and I have lots of exercises to do.
Daily goals
1. Walk 30 minutes minimum
2. 10,000 steps
3. Stay within calorie goal
4. No late night snacking
5. 72 ounces of water
6. Bed by 11pm1 -
Weigh in -- Saturday
PW 289.4
CW 294.8
Gain = 5.4
Holy Tonnage Batman!! Never suspected such a gain. Cravings and Late Night carb snack out of control this week but never expected such a large gain.
OK, new week ... need to get snacking under control.
Have a good week everyone!5 -
Username: pandygirl1
Weigh In Day: Saturday
PW (Previous Weight): 290
CW (Current Weight): 287
LTD (Loss to Date): Overall (113 lbs)
since joining F2F (3 lbs)5
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