Downsizers Team Chat - August 2020
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Happy Sunday Everyone .... Loved reading everyone's introduction
Congrats to @wbs2020 & @mari_moulin for getting 2nd and 3rd for individual loss for our team
Let’s not forget congrats to you for placing 1st.2 -
August 1
Tracked: Yes
Under Calorie: Yes
Water: 74oz
Steps: 12133
We went camping with my parents as part of my mom's birthday celebration. They had a nice trail and my husband and I ended up walking 4 miles around it. It's always a challenge while camping food wise. Everyone brings stuff to share that I don't eat anymore and there are always temptations. I did very well though and stuck to my plan.
I forgot to say in my intro, anyone who would like to add me as a friend, feel free to do so! I like having lots of friends, and my diary is open.
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Happy Sunday Everyone .... Loved reading everyone's introduction Congrats to @wbs2020 & @mari_moulin for getting 2nd and 3rd for individual loss for our team
Let’s not forget congrats to you for placing 1st.
I was not counting myself in this ...oops LOL
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The WEEK 1 Challenge is UP! Enjoy -
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10805773/team-on-my-shoulder-week-1-challenge-august-2020#latest4 -
Here’s a team list!
@19shmoo69
@wbs2020
@dabbers18
@dness1203
@rhaaa
@melichalupa
@mszoueb
@summer_jt
@simifadeyibi26
@Nana22019
@28Haveitall2020
@missGYST
@888Angie888
@jahend08
@lindamtuck2018 (Captain)
@Megan_smartiepants1970 (Motivator)
@slgibbs1987
@Melly045
@TASCascalho
@bigbeff82
@cesse47
@FormerlyFit48
@mari_moulin (Captain)
@Marigorringo (Motivator)
@draby2011
@Tazaria87
@pandygirl1
@jenmurphy3
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@cesse47, Thank you for your suggestions of what you have tried and works for you.
I know of Leslie's videos, I will give what you have said a try and see how it works give me. Give me a few days and I'll get back with you and let you know how it's going. 😃3 -
pandygirl1 wrote: »@cesse47, Thank you for your suggestions of what you have tried and works for you.
I know of Leslie's videos, I will give what you have said a try and see how it works give me. Give me a few days and I'll get back with you and let you know how it's going. 😃
I have a fractured foot .... I am doing Leslie Sansone... I do a mile ....I rest for 30 minutes ..... I do another mile ....I rest for 30 minutes ...I got 6000 steps in yesterday by doing this .... WE GOT THIS ....take your time and do what you can ...small steps is better than no steps
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Sunday check-in.
Every Sunday is meal prep day for lunch and breakfast.
A lot of people believe that they don't need meal prep or it is too time consuming to invest in. But, did you know, 80% of the success in weight loss is in the kitchen?
I meal prep every Sunday (for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) and Wednesday (for Thursday, Friday and Saturday).
I take about 2 hours each day.
Some people think that 2 hours is too much time spent on meal prep but, lets put it this way: A day has 24 hours, a week has 168 hours. Let's take 8 hours per night and you have 112 hours. You say that you can't invest 4 hours a week from your 112 "active" hours? I don't believe so! : )
So for me, here is what it looks like: Photo
I know that it wont win some instafood dish of the year but the macros are totally worth it!
1 large egg (~60grs): ~68 calories
150 grams of chicken: ~158 calories
150 grams of boiled sweet potato: ~129 calories
Total: 355 calories (30 carbs / 7 fat / 43 protein).
And this is my lunch for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
How about you?
Do you guys meal prep?
How are your meals structured?
Let me know how you guys do it, share ideas or concerns. Food is taboo until you get confortable enough to talk about it!
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TASCascalho wrote: »Sunday check-in.
Every Sunday is meal prep day for lunch and breakfast.
A lot of people believe that they don't need meal prep or it is too time consuming to invest in. But, did you know, 80% of the success in weight loss is in the kitchen?
I meal prep every Sunday (for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) and Wednesday (for Thursday, Friday and Saturday).
I take about 2 hours each day.
Some people think that 2 hours is too much time spent on meal prep but, lets put it this way: A day has 24 hours, a week has 168 hours. Let's take 8 hours per night and you have 112 hours. You say that you can't invest 4 hours a week from your 112 "active" hours? I don't believe so! : )
So for me, here is what it looks like: Photo
I know that it wont win some instafood dish of the year but the macros are totally worth it!
1 large egg (~60grs): ~68 calories
150 grams of chicken: ~158 calories
150 grams of boiled sweet potato: ~129 calories
Total: 355 calories (30 carbs / 7 fat / 43 protein).
And this is my lunch for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
How about you?
Do you guys meal prep?
How are your meals structured?
Let me know how you guys do it, share ideas or concerns. Food is taboo until you get confortable enough to talk about it!
I am a Keto'er ...I also meal prep every Sunday ... I make a batch of hard boiled eggs .....I cut up my veggies ....I make sausage and egg pinwheels ....a homemade soup..... dips for my pork rinds or veggies ( I made a roasted eggplant dip today) ....I will cook up a bunch of chicken breast or tenders with different spices etc. etc. 2 -
Hello everyone
PW.....221
CW.....222
Gained again grrrrr.
But my steps have well increased up to 37,512 go me.
Hopefully this week I'll increase them again but not too sure on losing anything. It's hubby birthday tomorrow so meal out, he got a gorgeous chocolate that I will have to help him eat hehe 😋. Then I'm taking him away for a cpl days so obv I'll be drinking. But we will be doing lots of walking.
Have a great week to all ❤❤5 -
TASCascalho wrote: »Sunday check-in.
Every Sunday is meal prep day for lunch and breakfast.
A lot of people believe that they don't need meal prep or it is too time consuming to invest in. But, did you know, 80% of the success in weight loss is in the kitchen?
I meal prep every Sunday (for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) and Wednesday (for Thursday, Friday and Saturday).
I take about 2 hours each day.
Some people think that 2 hours is too much time spent on meal prep but, lets put it this way: A day has 24 hours, a week has 168 hours. Let's take 8 hours per night and you have 112 hours. You say that you can't invest 4 hours a week from your 112 "active" hours? I don't believe so! : )
So for me, here is what it looks like: Photo
I know that it wont win some instafood dish of the year but the macros are totally worth it!
1 large egg (~60grs): ~68 calories
150 grams of chicken: ~158 calories
150 grams of boiled sweet potato: ~129 calories
Total: 355 calories (30 carbs / 7 fat / 43 protein).
And this is my lunch for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
How about you?
Do you guys meal prep?
How are your meals structured?
Let me know how you guys do it, share ideas or concerns. Food is taboo until you get confortable enough to talk about it!
I can not see the photo
I never did a meal prep but because I love cooking every day 0 -
Hello everyone
PW.....221
CW.....222
Gained again grrrrr.
But my steps have well increased up to 37,512 go me.
Hopefully this week I'll increase them again but not too sure on losing anything. It's hubby birthday tomorrow so meal out, he got a gorgeous chocolate that I will have to help him eat hehe 😋. Then I'm taking him away for a cpl days so obv I'll be drinking. But we will be doing lots of walking.
Have a great week to all ❤❤
You will lose that 1 lb. with all that walking you got planned 1 -
https://sweetpeasandsaffron.com/vegan-meal-prep-recipes/ I was checking the meal preps. I don't think they are for me but I will give it a try0
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August 2 steps-11,9673
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PW:161.6
CW:160.8
Determined to break into the 150’s this week!
I’ll post an intro and update in the next few days! Hope everyone starts the week strong & determined!3 -
Thanks. It’s been too hot to walk outside much. Hit the treadmill today, better than walking outside but pretty boring.3
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August 2nd : 10,787 steps!3
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TASCascalho wrote: »Sunday check-in.
Every Sunday is meal prep day for lunch and breakfast.
A lot of people believe that they don't need meal prep or it is too time consuming to invest in. But, did you know, 80% of the success in weight loss is in the kitchen?
I meal prep every Sunday (for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) and Wednesday (for Thursday, Friday and Saturday).
I take about 2 hours each day.
Some people think that 2 hours is too much time spent on meal prep but, lets put it this way: A day has 24 hours, a week has 168 hours. Let's take 8 hours per night and you have 112 hours. You say that you can't invest 4 hours a week from your 112 "active" hours? I don't believe so! : )
So for me, here is what it looks like: Photo
I know that it wont win some instafood dish of the year but the macros are totally worth it!
1 large egg (~60grs): ~68 calories
150 grams of chicken: ~158 calories
150 grams of boiled sweet potato: ~129 calories
Total: 355 calories (30 carbs / 7 fat / 43 protein).
And this is my lunch for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
How about you?
Do you guys meal prep?
How are your meals structured?
Let me know how you guys do it, share ideas or concerns. Food is taboo until you get confortable enough to talk about it!
I don’t meal prep as such as I am retired and have more time on my hands to cook daily. Every Thursday, I take sometime to plan out my menus for the next week. I then plan a detailed grocery shopping list so I have everything on hand to prepare these meals. Every Sunday I pre log everting into mfp.3 -
Hello everyone
PW.....221
CW.....222
Gained again grrrrr.
But my steps have well increased up to 37,512 go me.
Hopefully this week I'll increase them again but not too sure on losing anything. It's hubby birthday tomorrow so meal out, he got a gorgeous chocolate that I will have to help him eat hehe 😋. Then I'm taking him away for a cpl days so obv I'll be drinking. But we will be doing lots of walking.
Have a great week to all ❤❤
Enjoy your time away. Hopefully the walking will offset the goodies from your hubby’s birthday celebrations.0 -
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Will all of our team members (old and newcomers) post an introduction of themselves by Saturday August 1st please? Here are some questions that you can include in your introductions. What is your favorite workouts? What are your favorite sports drinks (if you drink any) ? Do you have a favorite diet that you go by or Do you just count calories? How have you stayed motivated to keep losing/gaining weight? Why are you on this journey? What pushed you to start your journey? What are your triggers and what motivates you the most? What do you expect to gain from your team? How can we make our team better? Thank you for participating and making our team awesome .... Let's get ready to show August who is boss
Thanks for providing a questionnaire for us Megan!1 -
19shmoo69
Week one
Sunday
P. W. 248
C. W. 249
What is your favorite workout?
I don't have a favorite as im not a naturally active person. I walk mainly because I'm good at it.
What are your favorite sports drinks (if you drink any) ?
Coffee
Do you have a favorite diet that you go by or Do you just count calories?
I'm not good with diets or counting calories.
How have you stayed motivated to keep losing/gaining weight?
I struggle with motivation
Why are you on this journey? What pushed you to start your journey?
I was tired of being large and heavy.
What are your triggers and what motivates you the most?
I'm not sure what it means as far as triggers but I'm unmotivated.
What do you expect to gain from your team?
No expectations.
How can we make our team better?
Move next door and slap the bag of chips out of my hands.
I know this sounds negative but it is honest. I've a lot of people around me that are work oriented but I'm not. I don't go looking for something to do. If it needs to be done I'll do it even if it takes all day or all week but to go look for something to do is just not me. It's the same with working out.
As far as diets and/or meal plans, I've actually paid for a food plan and exercise plan. I followed it completely and gained so much I almost had to buy larger clothes. The guy still wanted me to stick to it. I did not because I could not afford new clothes.
I'm very much a helps type person. If a person needed me to exercise with them everyday I would be there knocking on their door. It's funny because that is what I need.
I could go on but it still seems negative. Smh2 -
Hello! My name is Tiffany. I have been on and off for about 6 years. I lost about 100 pounds on keto about 4 years ago before my youngest child fell ill. Since then, it has been a battle to lose it again and keep it off. I just recently had my gallbladder out and so I have had to completely change my diet around (otherwise I was in pain again and could not stop vomiting). Also found out that an arrhythmia I had previously has returned and I owe that to my weight gain. I am now following a low-fat diet and am actually down about 33 pounds since March. (Which was a HUGE surprise to myself! YAY!) I am slowly incorporating exercise into my plan since I am still technically "healing" from surgery so I have been doing walks and added some sprinting daily. Will increase as medically possible. I am here to reach my goal and get healthy for me, my kids, and my family. (That fight against genetics is strong!)
Anywho, I have decided to weigh in on Saturdays so I will make sure to do that in the morning! Have a wonderful evening and I look forward to getting to know everyone!
Welcome Tiffany! Congratulations on your 33 lbs lost since March! That’s an amazing number and you Must be feeling incredibly proud. I hope we can help you reach all your goals here. I’m looking forward to see you crush each and everyone of them.1 -
Marigorringo wrote: »PW (Previous Weight): 131,2 kg = 289,2 kg
CW (Current Weight): 131,2 kg = 289,2 kgMarigorringo wrote: »My steps in July were quite good but I wanna go better in August
1) ... 24.135 steps
2) ..16.288 steps
3) ..13.005 steps
4) ..13.659 steps
5) ..10.421 steps
6) ..11.217 steps
7) ..13.010 steps
8) ..12.348 steps
9).. 11.714 steps
10) ..13.174 steps
11) ..10.654 steps
12) ..13.360 steps
13) ..12.354 steps
14) ..11.553 steps
15) ..11.980 steps
16) ...23.994 steps
17) . 9.151 steps
18) ..13.888 steps
19) .. 10.252 steps
20) .. 10.428 steps
21) . 9.622 steps
22) ... 12.295 steps
23) ..14.096 steps
24) ..14.340 steps
25) . 9.787 steps
26) ... 20.629 steps
27 ) .. 14.285 steps
28) .. 14.531 steps
29 ) .6.321 steps
30) .. 12.200 steps
31) ..12.188 steps
Way to maintain and great steps for the whole of July! You’ve been doing great Ziortza keep it up. I hope you are feeling better and a little more motivated this week 😘2 -
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Weigh In Day Saturday
PW (Previous Weight): 195
CW (Current Weight): 194
Hi, I'm Sarah - 27 from sunny Yorkshire 😁. I'm new to this group to try kick-start myself after a few pounds put on in lockdown.
After years of failed attempts, I got serious about my weight loss last May , joining MFP and dropping from 16 stone 10lb to 13 stone 5lb. I've put on a bit during lockdown, with extra comfort foods and a sudden drop in both exercise and motivation.
I turn 28 this month, my original goal (pre lockdown) was to be under 13 stone for my 28th birthday night out, then around 12 stone for Christmas.
But I want to be realistic and shed the pounds in a healthy and sustainable way. (and due to the fact my bf and friends have now gone into an extended lockdown and can't visit for two weeks minimum, the birthday night out is postponed indefinitely). I'll be making swaps, watching my portions and getting moving again. I've dusted off the old exercise bike, filled the fridge with fruit and deleted deliveroo from my phone! August, let's do this!
Wishing you a happy birthday Sarah. I think most birthdays this year pretty much sucked. I know mine did. But I can understand why we need to be safe so I won’t complain. I’m not sure what deliveroo is but if it’s bad I’m glad you deleted it lol. (I’m assuming it’s food related). Alright we are here to support you In Any way you need! Let us know how you did on that freshly dusted exercise bike 🚲.
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Happy Saturday Team! My name is Mel, I am excited to be a part of this team. I have about 22-24 lbs to lose. I will weigh in on Fridays, right now I will be walking as my exercise until I get in a bit better shape. I do enjoy exercise classes and i was going to a gym which I enjoyed prior to the pandemic. I enjoy dancing, strength training, zumba and walking. My healthy living downfall is my addiction to sweets and I struggle with enjoying them in moderation so I have to give them up completely. My goals for this month will be to track and log each day. Stay hydrated, be active on this forum, work out for at least 30 minutes each day, and make mindful choices, and try to have at least one fruit or veggie each day.
Welcome to the team Mel! Walking is one of the best forms of exercise in my opinion. I can burn a lot calories doing that as a workout. I tend to go where there’s a bit of an incline and try to walk to the rhythm of my music. I also do Zumba I absolutely love it. You seem to have some great goals that are sure to help you succeed. I am looking forward to watching you achieve all your goals.2
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