Downsizers Team Chat - August 2020
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Sunday’s check in
Calories: over
Exercise: none
Water:✅
Steps: 6,206
I had trouble again with the eating last night again. I am beginning to wonder if the sleeping pill I am taking is contributing to this. It may be causing me to be less aware of what I am doing. I am going to try and not take it for a few nights. It may make a difference.
I have physio for my shoulder this morning. I am hoping he tapes it again today as I think it helped last time. If the weather cooperates I will walk home so I get a walk in today. I have been slacking on my walking lately and my Fitbit report is going to suck for last week. Going to aim to get better numbers in all areas of the report for this week.
Happy Monday!
Daily goals
1. No late night snacking3 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Sunday’s check in
Calories: over
Exercise: none
Water:✅
Steps: 6,206
I had trouble again with the eating last night again. I am beginning to wonder if the sleeping pill I am taking is contributing to this. It may be causing me to be less aware of what I am doing. I am going to try and not take it for a few nights. It may make a difference.
I have physio for my shoulder this morning. I am hoping he tapes it again today as I think it helped last time. If the weather cooperates I will walk home so I get a walk in today. I have been slacking on my walking lately and my Fitbit report is going to suck for last week. Going to aim to get better numbers in all areas of the report for this week.
Happy Monday!
Daily goals
1. No late night snacking
Thanks for your comment about my check this week
it may sound really simple but have you tried when you have cravings at night to drink a big glass of water before hand? I find if I do this (not just at night time) then it makes me feel fuller, sometimes it doesn't work and I cave in anyway but sometimes it's the mind/body misjudging hunger and instead it needs hydration. Not sure how much water you manage to get in each day but thought it may be a suggestion 1 -
Cesse - age 72 - Check-In
308.6 lbs - starting weight on 3/28
295.4 lbs - weighin on 04/30 -- (-13.2 Total Loss to date)
291.2 lbs - weighin on 05/30 -- loss = 4.2 lbs for month of May (17.4 lb Total Loss To Date)
293.2 lbs - weighin on 06/27 -- gain = 2.0 lbs for month of June (15.4 lb Total Loss To Date)
289.8 lbs - weighin on 07/25 -- loss = 3.4 lbs for month of July (18.8 lb Total Loss To Date)
291.2 lbs - weighin on 08/01 -- gain = 1.4 lbs -- (17.4 lb total loss to date)
294.8 lbs - weighin on 08/08 -- gain = 5.4 lbs -- (12.0 lb total loss to date)
291.4 lbs - weighin on 08/15 -- loss = 3.4 lbs -- (15.4 lb total loss to date)
August Mini Goal -- 285 lbs - (need to lose 6.2 lbs or 1.5/week)
First Major Goal = Onederland
Goal Weight = 165 lbs
AUGUST GOALS ---
(1) Log everything; Drink 10+ water; minimize sodium where possible
(2) Exercise 30 min minimum (3000 steps) 5 days each week / LOG
(3) Clean 30 min per day: house or yard or declutter / LOG
(4) Do stretches and Yoga 5 days each week / LOG
(5) Stay within MFP daily goal; not exercise adjusted goal / LOG
(6) Once each week, get out of the house and do something FUN
STEP CHALLENGE ---
08/01 - 08/05 -- 3000 each day
08/06 - 08/15 -- previously reported
08/17 - 3000
TASKS FOR TODAY ---
Do 20 min stretches and 30 min of walking
Feed & Water animals -- done
Water outside plants -- done
Gather trash and take to bins
Clean Litter boxes and take to bins
Clean bathroom floor, mop, clean stool
Dishes - wash, dry, put away
Groceries - receive, sterilize where needed, put away
Declutter 15 min in bedroom
Last week totally focused on getting my gain whittled down and did have a good loss. Will try to do so again this week. Have restarted my daily plan so I can track everything and list my tasks for the day.
Typically, I post in two groups and 2-3 individual threads. After I had such a large gain, I decided to post only my daily check-in with Downsizers, to stop all activities in all other threads, and focus only on my daily housekeeping chores, my outside yardwork, my mini exercise breaks, and getting my eating back on track. Spent about half an hour each day researching binge eating, cravings, motivation, snacking, late night eating, etc. The cravings and late night snacking were out of control that whole week before my gain. Mentally, I feel like I'm back on track and ready to roll!! Here's hoping we all have a successful week!! 🌞3 -
Monday weigh in:
PW......173
CW......170
LOSS....3-ish lbs
So the plateau is steadily coming down, after a 4mile walk on Saturday and today we are going to try these new resistance bands I got. I’m going the strength training route to get a hold of things. Anyone have some strength training workouts or tips???4 -
Just checking in to see how everyone is doing.
Still not feeling myself today, my left hip and my neck are both hurting really bad. 😒 Probably won't do exercises or much of anything else, until the pain subsides.
Hope everyone has a great day. 🌝
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Morning/Afternoon to this awesome group of people
Congrats on all who loss weight ....and to the ones who didn't don't give up I hope everyone had a great weekend ... I didn't do much due to it being 109 degrees here in California ......quite a few fires going on all over here too .....I saw Colorado is on fire too (that is where I want to move too )
Sorry you are still not feeling well Pandygirl...I hope you feel better soon
Linda I hope you can find something to help with the late night snacking ...hugs 1 -
Daily Post August 16
Tracked: Yes
Under Calorie: Yes
Exercise: Rest day
Steps: 3172
Water: 70oz
Went and got a pedicure with my mom and sister in law for the upcoming wedding, hung out at my parents house and had a complete rest day. It was nice. I've done way better on the frosting front lol. Have managed to make more flowers for the cake without eating them.4 -
Is your sleeping pill prescription? I had to stop taking Ambien because I would eat tons of food and not be cognizant of it at all! It wasn't until I'd wake up and see food out that I'd realize what I had done. I was also ordering things off of Amazon without knowing I had done it until it showed up... it was a pretty weird time!lindamtuck2018 wrote: »I had trouble again with the eating last night again. I am beginning to wonder if the sleeping pill I am taking is contributing to this. It may be causing me to be less aware of what I am doing. I am going to try and not take it for a few nights. It may make a difference.
I have physio for my shoulder this morning. I am hoping he tapes it again today as I think it helped last time. If the weather cooperates I will walk home so I get a walk in today. I have been slacking on my walking lately and my Fitbit report is going to suck for last week. Going to aim to get better numbers in all areas of the report for this week.
That's a great loss! Congratulations! Do you have the round bands or the ones you hook on the door? I use both so if you'd be ok with youtube videos, I can send you some recommendations.melichalupa wrote: »Monday weigh in:
PW......173
CW......170
LOSS....3-ish lbs
So the plateau is steadily coming down, after a 4mile walk on Saturday and today we are going to try these new resistance bands I got. I’m going the strength training route to get a hold of things. Anyone have some strength training workouts or tips???
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Steps for August 16... I'm going to take what I have on my fitbit and add an estimate from after it died and I took it off. I was at 5,503 at just before 3pm when I last looked. My sisters and I threw an 80th birthday party for my mom at one of their houses. They have an upstairs and downstairs deck, so I'd say I got another 3k just running things up and down. I'm going with 8,000.2
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Hey team quick check in. I’m exhausted lol. This is putting it lightly actually. I have never been so sore, so tired, so completely done in my life. The move is finished but now comes the chore of unpacking and sorting everything out in the new place. My nephew just left yesterday and this morning we got a call from my In-laws that they are coming tomorrow for a visit. They will be staying for at least a week. Oh boy. I spent my day trying to clean a little. I need a break.
I’m really sorry I haven’t been able to participate as much as I was. I’ve missed my team and my down time catching up with you amazing people. I can not wait for things to settle down here.4 -
Is your sleeping pill prescription? I had to stop taking Ambien because I would eat tons of food and not be cognizant of it at all! It wasn't until I'd wake up and see food out that I'd realize what I had done. I was also ordering things off of Amazon without knowing I had done it until it showed up... it was a pretty weird time!lindamtuck2018 wrote: »I had trouble again with the eating last night again. I am beginning to wonder if the sleeping pill I am taking is contributing to this. It may be causing me to be less aware of what I am doing. I am going to try and not take it for a few nights. It may make a difference.
I have physio for my shoulder this morning. I am hoping he tapes it again today as I think it helped last time. If the weather cooperates I will walk home so I get a walk in today. I have been slacking on my walking lately and my Fitbit report is going to suck for last week. Going to aim to get better numbers in all areas of the report for this week.
That's a great loss! Congratulations! Do you have the round bands or the ones you hook on the door? I use both so if you'd be ok with youtube videos, I can send you some recommendations.melichalupa wrote: »Monday weigh in:
PW......173
CW......170
LOSS....3-ish lbs
So the plateau is steadily coming down, after a 4mile walk on Saturday and today we are going to try these new resistance bands I got. I’m going the strength training route to get a hold of things. Anyone have some strength training workouts or tips???
I have the round rubber band like ones. I tried to use them with a pop sugar YouTube workout and they keep riding up... so annoying!0 -
Phewwwww... not sure where this energy came from ...but I have done 2 workouts today .... a 20 minute kettlebells workout which is a 8 week program ..and then I just got done doing 36 out of 60 minutes of aerobics ...I guess I am making up for last week ...
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8/17 Steps: 90001
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Sunday’s check in
Calories: over
Exercise: none
Water:✅
Steps: 6,206
I had trouble again with the eating last night again. I am beginning to wonder if the sleeping pill I am taking is contributing to this. It may be causing me to be less aware of what I am doing. I am going to try and not take it for a few nights. It may make a difference.
I have physio for my shoulder this morning. I am hoping he tapes it again today as I think it helped last time. If the weather cooperates I will walk home so I get a walk in today. I have been slacking on my walking lately and my Fitbit report is going to suck for last week. Going to aim to get better numbers in all areas of the report for this week.
Happy Monday!
Daily goals
1. No late night snacking
Thanks for your comment about my check this week it may sound really simple but have you tried when you have cravings at night to drink a big glass of water before hand? I find if I do this (not just at night time) then it makes me feel fuller, sometimes it doesn't work and I cave in anyway but sometimes it's the mind/body misjudging hunger and instead it needs hydration. Not sure how much water you manage to get in each day but thought it may be a suggestion
Thanks for the suggestion. I did drink the water last night and even though I did eat it was less than I usually would.0 -
Cesse - age 72 - Check-In
308.6 lbs - starting weight on 3/28
295.4 lbs - weighin on 04/30 -- (-13.2 Total Loss to date)
291.2 lbs - weighin on 05/30 -- loss = 4.2 lbs for month of May (17.4 lb Total Loss To Date)
293.2 lbs - weighin on 06/27 -- gain = 2.0 lbs for month of June (15.4 lb Total Loss To Date)
289.8 lbs - weighin on 07/25 -- loss = 3.4 lbs for month of July (18.8 lb Total Loss To Date)
291.2 lbs - weighin on 08/01 -- gain = 1.4 lbs -- (17.4 lb total loss to date)
294.8 lbs - weighin on 08/08 -- gain = 5.4 lbs -- (12.0 lb total loss to date)
291.4 lbs - weighin on 08/15 -- loss = 3.4 lbs -- (15.4 lb total loss to date)
August Mini Goal -- 285 lbs - (need to lose 6.2 lbs or 1.5/week)
First Major Goal = Onederland
Goal Weight = 165 lbs
AUGUST GOALS ---
(1) Log everything; Drink 10+ water; minimize sodium where possible
(2) Exercise 30 min minimum (3000 steps) 5 days each week / LOG
(3) Clean 30 min per day: house or yard or declutter / LOG
(4) Do stretches and Yoga 5 days each week / LOG
(5) Stay within MFP daily goal; not exercise adjusted goal / LOG
(6) Once each week, get out of the house and do something FUN
STEP CHALLENGE ---
08/01 - 08/05 -- 3000 each day
08/06 - 08/15 -- previously reported
08/17 - 3000
TASKS FOR TODAY ---
Do 20 min stretches and 30 min of walking
Feed & Water animals -- done
Water outside plants -- done
Gather trash and take to bins
Clean Litter boxes and take to bins
Clean bathroom floor, mop, clean stool
Dishes - wash, dry, put away
Groceries - receive, sterilize where needed, put away
Declutter 15 min in bedroom
Last week totally focused on getting my gain whittled down and did have a good loss. Will try to do so again this week. Have restarted my daily plan so I can track everything and list my tasks for the day.
Typically, I post in two groups and 2-3 individual threads. After I had such a large gain, I decided to post only my daily check-in with Downsizers, to stop all activities in all other threads, and focus only on my daily housekeeping chores, my outside yardwork, my mini exercise breaks, and getting my eating back on track. Spent about half an hour each day researching binge eating, cravings, motivation, snacking, late night eating, etc. The cravings and late night snacking were out of control that whole week before my gain. Mentally, I feel like I'm back on track and ready to roll!! Here's hoping we all have a successful week!! 🌞
Are you finding any good information in your research? I want to find a good book regarding binge eating and overcoming it. I am glad you are back in the game. I know you have been through so much stuff the last while and you always get through it. You are very strong and determined.melichalupa wrote: »Monday weigh in:
PW......173
CW......170
LOSS....3-ish lbs
So the plateau is steadily coming down, after a 4mile walk on Saturday and today we are going to try these new resistance bands I got. I’m going the strength training route to get a hold of things. Anyone have some strength training workouts or tips???
That’s an impressive loss’. I am glad you broke through your plateau. I don’t strength train right now but I know there are some great videos on YouTube. Lots of these will show you proper form for doing an exercise. I am assuming you are doing the training at home. I was doing a video for awhile that gave you a total body workout.pandygirl1 wrote: »Just checking in to see how everyone is doing.
Still not feeling myself today, my left hip and my neck are both hurting really bad. 😒 Probably won't do exercises or much of anything else, until the pain subsides.
Hope everyone has a great day. 🌝
Feel better soon! Take it easy until everything settles down.Daily Post August 16
Tracked: Yes
Under Calorie: Yes
Exercise: Rest day
Steps: 3172
Water: 70oz
Went and got a pedicure with my mom and sister in law for the upcoming wedding, hung out at my parents house and had a complete rest day. It was nice. I've done way better on the frosting front lol. Have managed to make more flowers for the cake without eating them.
If you need a taste tester just send them my way. 😂 Great job though on not eating them. Pedicures are so nice. I just had one a few weeks ago.1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »I had trouble again with the eating last night again. I am beginning to wonder if the sleeping pill I am taking is contributing to this. It may be causing me to be less aware of what I am doing. I am going to try and not take it for a few nights. It may make a difference.
I have physio for my shoulder this morning. I am hoping he tapes it again today as I think it helped last time. If the weather cooperates I will walk home so I get a walk in today. I have been slacking on my walking lately and my Fitbit report is going to suck for last week. Going to aim to get better numbers in all areas of the report for this week.
Is your sleeping pill prescription? I had to stop taking Ambien because I would eat tons of food and not be cognizant of it at all! It wasn't until I'd wake up and see food out that I'd realize what I had done. I was also ordering things off of Amazon without knowing I had done it until it showed up... it was a pretty weird time!Steps for August 16... I'm going to take what I have on my fitbit and add an estimate from after it died and I took it off. I was at 5,503 at just before 3pm when I last looked. My sisters and I threw an 80th birthday party for my mom at one of their houses. They have an upstairs and downstairs deck, so I'd say I got another 3k just running things up and down. I'm going with 8,000.
Yes it is a prescription. I did take it last night but I am going to skip it tonight for sure. I don’t do well if I don’t sleep so I have to find a happy balance.
Did your Fitbit die as in need charging or did it give out? Mine broke a few months back and I was so lost without it.0 -
Another day of goals achieved 👍0
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mari_moulin wrote: »Hey team quick check in. I’m exhausted lol. This is putting it lightly actually. I have never been so sore, so tired, so completely done in my life. The move is finished but now comes the chore of unpacking and sorting everything out in the new place. My nephew just left yesterday and this morning we got a call from my In-laws that they are coming tomorrow for a visit. They will be staying for at least a week. Oh boy. I spent my day trying to clean a little. I need a break.
I’m really sorry I haven’t been able to participate as much as I was. I’ve missed my team and my down time catching up with you amazing people. I can not wait for things to settle down here.
You have a crazy busy summer going on. I hope you get a rest soon. Enjoy your visit with your in-laws. When things settle down we look forward to hearing lots from you.Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Phewwwww... not sure where this energy came from ...but I have done 2 workouts today .... a 20 minute kettlebells workout which is a 8 week program ..and then I just got done doing 36 out of 60 minutes of aerobics ...I guess I am making up for last week ...
Send some energy my way. Don’t over do it on your foot.0 -
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Monday’s check in
Calories: over
Exercise: 17 minute walk
Water:✅
Steps: 5,584
My eating last night did put me over in calories but not as bad as it has been. I am going to keep using the tips you guys have been giving me and tonight I am not going to take my sleeping pill for sure. I am positive I will get a grip on the eating.
Today is my granddaughter’s 8th birthday. We are going out to breakfast and then we are taking her shopping for the day. We are having supper at my daughters and we are having a delicious homemade cheesecake to celebrate.
Have a great Tuesday!
Daily goals
1. No late night snacking2
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