Downsizers Team Chat - August 2020
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
What is your go to comfort food and how do you keep it under control?
I find comfort in ALL foods. Mostly warm cooked carbs, mac n cheese, garlic bread, any kind of pasta. I control it, most recently, by avoiding them completely. When I can't I usually limit myself to once or twice a week only.1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
What is your go to comfort food and how do you keep it under control?
Russian Salad, Pasta salad... If im eating it twice a week I promise myself i won't eat that at least until the next week1 -
Okay I have been slacking a bit in preparation for the next 4 days but here is my steps for the last 3:
Monday: 5,311
Tuesday: 4,504
Wednesday: 3,913 (as of now, still have a lot to do though!)
I made a couple things to pack for meals over the next 4 days (12 hour shifts + plus an hour drive each way so I have to bring a lot of things with me!) Also excited that with me working at the hospital I will DEFINITELY be increasing my water intake! I won't be able to go to the gym those days but I am SURE I will get my steps in.
Hope ya'll have been having a great time and are successful in your journey.
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Friday through Monday I did not log at all. I did start logging yesterday and today. Both days I have stayed under calories! It might be barely under, but I made it!
There has been so many times I have wanted to get fast food over the past couple days but I know my weigh in is coming up on Friday. That is really what is keeping me going. I usually weigh everyday but after my not so great weekend of unhealthy eating, I'll just save it til Friday.
Hoping I can stay strong tomorrow. Even if I don't lose much, if I can still stay at the same weight, I will call that a victory.
I have not done any exercises over this week. I need to try and do something even if it is just a little bit.
My goal for tomorrow is to log, stay under calories, and get 30 minutes of physical activity in. Not sure what that will be yet... maybe 15 - 20 minutes of walking and 10 - 15 minutes of a dance/cardio video. Also, no fast food!!
Stay strong team!! You got this!1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
What is your go to comfort food and how do you keep it under control?
An easier question may be what is NOT my comfort food?!
But if I were to choose a comfort food, it would be ice cream. Especially mixed with a candy like Reese's and M&M's. I really struggle with keeping this under control. The best way for me is to avoid it. That way my craving for it seems to go down. Also I may substitute something sweet for it, like make my own smoothie, such as a chocolate/peanut butter with banana.2 -
ugh... I was on a Zoom call this afternoon and said something about it being Friday... nah, it's Wednesday. Dang it! Well, this is what enjoying my mother's 80th birthday party did to me. I'm sorry, but not that sorry. Sorry enough to correct it as soon as I can, though!
Username: missgyst
Weigh-in day: Wednesday
PW: 207.2
CW: 208.4
LTD: 23.81 -
8/19 Steps: 30002
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Morning All.... well I guess I have over did it the past 2 days ... I have a headache and sore throat ....this couldn't of come at the worst time .... Podiatrist appt. in the morning and we start back up with home schooling in the morning .... not sure if I am sick due to most of California being on fire or if I am just drained ...no workouts for me ...lots of fluids I am even making keto version of egg drop soup for lunch and plenty of rest ......I hope everyone else is doing good
I said this on the main page too, sore throat and headache are signs of COVID. Get tested just to be safe. My Mom had it and it is not pleasant. I hope you feel better soon!jenmurphy3 wrote: »I have forgotten to stop by and hold myself accountable. Well her goes, it was a disappointing week, while my weight has gone down, I will still post my exact weight on Monday 🥺
Monday 8/17 weight: 235.8 😵
Steps:
8/14:8,055
8/15:4,536 😔
8/16: 6,305
8/17: 7,096
8/18: 6,153
Water: a minimum of 40 ounces, not including what’s used for my morning coffee ☕️
Have I been tracking? Everyday! Sometimes I forget to put dinner, but I try to catch up the next day.
Do I exercise? Yes! EVERYDAY! This week has been a struggle, but I have been getting it in.
Goals: I have to get back to my minimum of 10,000 steps a day (Monday-Friday) so I will make it a point to get it at least for the next two days. In addition, tracking every little morsel.
On the positive side your weight already is decreasing. You are doing everything right. I thing tracking is so important and you have that down pat.1 -
Okay I have been slacking a bit in preparation for the next 4 days but here is my steps for the last 3:
Monday: 5,311
Tuesday: 4,504
Wednesday: 3,913 (as of now, still have a lot to do though!)
I made a couple things to pack for meals over the next 4 days (12 hour shifts + plus an hour drive each way so I have to bring a lot of things with me!) Also excited that with me working at the hospital I will DEFINITELY be increasing my water intake! I won't be able to go to the gym those days but I am SURE I will get my steps in.
Hope ya'll have been having a great time and are successful in your journey.
You have some crazy long days coming up. Great job on preparing meals ahead of time. All those steps will give you exercise.slgibbs1987 wrote: »Friday through Monday I did not log at all. I did start logging yesterday and today. Both days I have stayed under calories! It might be barely under, but I made it!
There has been so many times I have wanted to get fast food over the past couple days but I know my weigh in is coming up on Friday. That is really what is keeping me going. I usually weigh everyday but after my not so great weekend of unhealthy eating, I'll just save it til Friday.
Hoping I can stay strong tomorrow. Even if I don't lose much, if I can still stay at the same weight, I will call that a victory.
I have not done any exercises over this week. I need to try and do something even if it is just a little bit.
My goal for tomorrow is to log, stay under calories, and get 30 minutes of physical activity in. Not sure what that will be yet... maybe 15 - 20 minutes of walking and 10 - 15 minutes of a dance/cardio video. Also, no fast food!!
Stay strong team!! You got this!
Don’t beat yourself up for those days. You have started doing what you need to do again and you accomplished those goals the last few days. You can meet your goals the rest of the week. Take it one day at a time.slgibbs1987 wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
What is your go to comfort food and how do you keep it under control?
An easier question may be what is NOT my comfort food?!
But if I were to choose a comfort food, it would be ice cream. Especially mixed with a candy like Reese's and M&M's. I really struggle with keeping this under control. The best way for me is to avoid it. That way my craving for it seems to go down. Also I may substitute something sweet for it, like make my own smoothie, such as a chocolate/peanut butter with banana.
When you mentioned M&M’s my heart starts beating a little faster. The peanut ones are a forbidden food in my house.ugh... I was on a Zoom call this afternoon and said something about it being Friday... nah, it's Wednesday. Dang it! Well, this is what enjoying my mother's 80th birthday party did to me. I'm sorry, but not that sorry. Sorry enough to correct it as soon as I can, though!
Username: missgyst
Weigh-in day: Wednesday
PW: 207.2
CW: 208.4
LTD: 23.8
Just a hiccup in this weight loss journey. Glad your Mom’s birthday was great.1 -
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Thursday Weigh Day
PW: 253.0
CW: 253.01 -
Wednesday’s check in
Calories: under
Exercise: 20 minute walk
Water:✅
Steps: 9,858
Last night was my second night of not binge/late night eating. I know I was so tired last night I fell into bed and didn’t move until this morning so that might of helped. I tried to move most of the furniture myself in our place and I am very sore today. My weight will be up tomorrow and I don’t think I will get any surprises like last week. We have to eat out again today and that will be three days in a row. I am very bloated from the sodium. I am going to try and drink more water than usual today and see if that helps.
Daily goals
1. No late night snacking3 -
AUGUST WEEK 2 STEP RESULTS
AS A GROUP WE WALKED 509,119 STEPS
(previous week was 569,668)
TOP 3 STEPPERS
@marigorringo - 92,434 steps
@mari_moulin - 87,085 steps
@Tazaria87 - 59,950 steps
Well done everyone!! Let’s Keep those steps coming!!1 -
Weekly weight check!
###### Last Week ########
So, last week this was the status:
Did not considered a good week given the amount of weight loss but I tried to shift my focus to the BF% lost.
Username: TASCascalho
Weigh In Day: Friday
PW (Previous Weight): 191.1 lbs (86.7 Kg)
CW (Current Weight): 189.8 lbs (86.1 Kg)
LTD (Loss to Date): 6.6 lbs (3 Kg)
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###### This Week ########
Now, this week, this is the current status so far:
Started up the week with 87.1 Kg, which I was not expecting since I was losing. Tried hard on the workouts and reduced a bit the calories and it worked. Since I sweat a lot in the gym, water retention has increased my weight a bit, hence the huge drop from 20th to 21st.
So, the official weight in is:
Username: TASCascalho
Weigh In Day: Friday
PW (Previous Weight): 189.8 lbs (86.1 Kg)
CW (Current Weight): 188.9 lbs (85.7 Kg)
LTD (Loss to Date): 7.5 lbs (3.4 Kg)
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Question:
Does anyone else use this app? It is called FitOn and I got it for my iPhone, it is a free app with a variety of workouts. I want to know if anyone else has had any success with it?
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I know I had a good day of making healthy choices when I reach for a candy bar (Dove Dark Chocolate) and I didn’t eat it 😧 That doesn’t happen often, holey cow, I just need many more days like this and I’ll definitely be on the road to success!2
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TASCascalho wrote: »Weekly weight check!
###### Last Week ########
So, last week this was the status:
Did not considered a good week given the amount of weight loss but I tried to shift my focus to the BF% lost.
Username: TASCascalho
Weigh In Day: Friday
PW (Previous Weight): 191.1 lbs (86.7 Kg)
CW (Current Weight): 189.8 lbs (86.1 Kg)
LTD (Loss to Date): 6.6 lbs (3 Kg)
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###### This Week ########
Now, this week, this is the current status so far:
Started up the week with 87.1 Kg, which I was not expecting since I was losing. Tried hard on the workouts and reduced a bit the calories and it worked. Since I sweat a lot in the gym, water retention has increased my weight a bit, hence the huge drop from 20th to 21st.
So, the official weight in is:
Username: TASCascalho
Weigh In Day: Friday
PW (Previous Weight): 189.8 lbs (86.1 Kg)
CW (Current Weight): 188.9 lbs (85.7 Kg)
LTD (Loss to Date): 7.5 lbs (3.4 Kg)
Great job on the loss! Water retention is a pesky thing. Being aware that it has caused a jump in weight is important. It is great you are keeping track of all the data. Is it a spreadsheet you made up yourself?melichalupa wrote: »Question:
Does anyone else use this app? It is called FitOn and I got it for my iPhone, it is a free app with a variety of workouts. I want to know if anyone else has had any success with it?
I have never used it but keep the group posted on how you like it.jenmurphy3 wrote: »I know I had a good day of making healthy choices when I reach for a candy bar (Dove Dark Chocolate) and I didn’t eat it 😧 That doesn’t happen often, holey cow, I just need many more days like this and I’ll definitely be on the road to success!
That is impressive. If there was a bag of peanut M&M’s near me I don’t think I would have that willpower. Just keep taking it one day at a time and you will have a lot of days like this.0 -
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Wednesday’s check in
Calories: under
Exercise: none
Water:✅
Steps: 9,021
PW 200.8
CW 200.8
Another gift on the scales this week. This was definitely a weird week for eating. One one hand I have managed 3 nights of no binge eating/ snacking but due to unusual circumstances I ate out 3 days in a row. I am amazed I stayed the same. My weight actually dropped almost 3 pounds from yesterday. The only good thing was even with the eating out I did stay within my calories. Back to eating normal today. I need some fruit and veggies.
Have a great start to the weekend!
Daily goals
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Great job on the loss! Water retention is a pesky thing. Being aware that it has caused a jump in weight is important. It is great you are keeping track of all the data. Is it a spreadsheet you made up yourself?
Yap, I am a little bit of data OCD so I have created a spreadsheet and over the years been updating it.
I am now shifting the mentally to start using averages, I believe it is more accurate due to daily weight fluctuations.
For example:
I think it brings clarity on your progress and it does not kill your motivation when you get water retention and you gain 1 kg magically from one day to the other.
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Steps
August 18th 7886
August 19th 4530
August 20th 4341
A wedding cake, a groom's cake in the shape of a football stadium, and 12 dozen cupcakes have been baked and decorated. I haven't slept in 2 days lol. I'm afraid weigh in tomorrow is probably gonna be a gain for the week. Too many convenience foods have been consumed due to being so busy coupled with the fact that I haven't gotten out and walked. We also have people staying with us so that makes it harder as well. Can't go back and change it so I'm gonna move forward and get back on plan. Hope everyone is well.3 -
Friday Funday Question
What is the strangest thing you have ever eaten?
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Megan_smartiepants1970
Weigh in day:Fridays
PW: 225.3
CW: 225.3
Loss this week 0
LTD: 43.71 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Friday Funday Question
What is the strangest thing you have ever eaten?
I am not adventurous when it comes to eating .... I am a very picky eater (really bad as a kid) ... I tried Duck once and it was very rubber-y ( I have a texture problem)1 -
8/20 Steps: 31001
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Steps
August 18th 7886
August 19th 4530
August 20th 4341
A wedding cake, a groom's cake in the shape of a football stadium, and 12 dozen cupcakes have been baked and decorated. I haven't slept in 2 days lol. I'm afraid weigh in tomorrow is probably gonna be a gain for the week. Too many convenience foods have been consumed due to being so busy coupled with the fact that I haven't gotten out and walked. We also have people staying with us so that makes it harder as well. Can't go back and change it so I'm gonna move forward and get back on plan. Hope everyone is well.
You are very busy. Don’t worry if you do have a small gain as things will be back to normal next week.Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970
Weigh in day:Fridays
PW: 225.3
CW: 225.3
Loss this week 0
LTD: 43.7
Sometimes maintaining is a good thing. You have been sick this week so I think things will start moving down once you feel better.0 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Friday Funday Question
What is the strangest thing you have ever eaten?
The strangest thing I have ever eaten is frog legs. It was very different. I can’t say I didn’t like it but it is not something I would eat every day.0 -
Friday Weigh In
Slgibbs1987
PW: 363
CW: 365.8
Eh I had a feeling I would be the same or a little over.
Not going to stress or be upset about it. My eating wasn't great with the weekend and Monday, so it makes sense.
Gotta find ways to do better than the week before.
Hope everyone has a good weekend!3 -
8/21 Steps: 50001
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Username: mari_moulin
Weigh-In Day: Saturday
Weigh-In Week: 3
Previous Weight: 192.8
Current Weight: 191
Loss to Date: 147.8
Still up from last weeks huge gain but going back down. I’m sorry I haven’t been on. I feel like I’m letting you all down but things have been absolutely nuts here at home. I’m always tired I’m always busy running around. I’m looking forward to a bit of normalcy soon and being able to give more time to my amazing team. 🥰2
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