Weight No More Team Chat- August 2020
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The Green Challenge Percentage of people who lost weight this week. No matter how small the loss the weights are recorded in green. Remember slow and steady wins the race! 
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The Week 3 Challenge is up!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10807224/week-3-challenge-reflect-today-to-build-tomorrow/p1?new=10 -
Steps
S 16,480
M 12,519
T 16,284
W 12,640
T 12,399
F 14,418
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User ID: CassieGetsFit2013
Week Number: Week 3
Previous weight: 197.4
Current weight: 196
Surprised with this because this week hasn't been great at all. I've been having TONS of anxiety attacks, anxiety all day, depression and I was eating sweets OFTEN! I swear, I'll never understand my body or this weight loss thing, lol. Anyway, have a lot that has been going on that I wanted to talk about here, but I think I'll come back later to do that. Love you all! 🥰3 -
Check in for Sat
Food - Didn't log but on target
Water - 64 oz
Exercise -20 min walk, 30 min bike ride and PT
Good day yesterday but not so good today. I am not going to have one slip up (cookie) ruin the whole day. Kitchen faucet broke last night after dinner. Thank goodness for dishwashers. I am not having luck finding a plumber, my usual guy is away. Ugh!
@ljdanny I don't blame you for not going. Hopefully your friend will understand. Bowling sounds fun, hope you had fun.
@goingape Nice loss! Looks like you had a nice day planned yesterday, hope you enjoyed
@hope002 You look like a model!
@kirsten11872 Your hard work is really paying off! Great job!
@Melzz19 Looking good! What a fun way to end the summer season!
@bburrer30 I hope your day is better today! Hugs!
@GingerPwr Sending hugs! I hope things get better xo
@1theresamcvean I hope you are feeling better. I know ulcerative colitis is no joke. I am so happy Wendy is heading home. You were so good to her. Pippa is the cutest! It is hard to believe she is only 3 with those comments. Happy Birthday to Xavy-another cutie! You also made me lol with the Carmen Miranda comment to Mrs B!
@timibotkin Nice loss!
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx Impressive lifting session! Love the pics of your cats! They always looks so comfy and content!
@Cafelelia Hope your auditor is done and you can truly relax this week! Enjoy!
@Mrsbell8well You are set up for success this week! You got this!!
@CassieGetsFit2013 Nice loss!4 -
I am having trouble with my pics again! I don't have anything after June. Ugh! Technology! Here is an old one of Daisy from June.5 -
I am caught up! I was far behind so if I missed anyone, I apologize. It was a crappy day today but it is nicer now. Shannon and I are going for a walk. I will check in tomorrow, enjoy your evening everyone!
@Cafelelia While I was on here, your beautiful new profile picture popped up! Love it!
@tryingagain5 I can relate to the "looking old" comment. I remember when I felt that way about my Mom and Aunt. It is like they cross a line at some point. I agree, it is sad. I am glad that you are going to stay with our group and stay accountable even though you are going on the cheer squad. Please keep checking in. Remember, when you don't feel like posting is probably when you really need to be.
@debbiewsharpe I am glad everyone was safe from the storm. I am sorry to hear about your sisters home though. Your steps are amazing!
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx Reading through your intro reminded me of what you shared back then, you had 3? moves in a short amount of time(it seemed to me) while also working, raising 4 children and all that goes with it. Even with all that you were physically and mentally going through at the time, you held it together and got done what you needed to keep everything going. I know you gained weight but you have really come so far since then. You are able to manage your symptoms and you know your body so well that you know when to push and when not to. You really are inspiring. On another note, I always here NZ is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Your pictures from your walks really prove it!
@Freeglerock I didn't realize how much you have already lost! You are doing awesome! You have made lifelong healthy habits and you are also being a fantastic example to your kids.
@melaniedscott That Taco salad sounds delish! I need to add into my dinner rotation!
@JillyBT I am sure that you already got advice about IF, quite a few people do it on our team. If it wasn't recommended already, The Obesity Code explains the science behind it. It was interesting.
@minstrelofsarcasm I love how you reflect on your week. Why can't I organize my thoughts like that! I feel like I fly by the seat of my pants! How awesome to be getting rid of big clothes and people noticing your loss. You have worked hard to get to this point and I am sure you will continue until you reach your goals!
@Melzz19 I am enjoying the beautiful pics you are posting. You live in a beautiful part of the country.
@bburrer30 On days when you can't fit in a good workout, I recommend those Leslie Sansone videos. You can do 1 mile in 15 min, it really gets steps in and your heart rate up. I watch them on Youtube.
@timibotkin Your trainer sounds perfect It is nice that you have someone who really understands what you are going through. I am also sorry to hear about your friend. I know you said you don't live close but I am sure she will appreciate someone who can relate to what she is going through and provide her some comfort. Hugs!
@ljdanny Let's finish August strong. You really sound like you are doing great, sometimes the scale doesn't reflect our hard work. Keep doing what you are doing!
@1theresamcvean What a beautiful family picture! Even more special since your Grandmother is in it. xo
@mrsbell8well I am sorry to hear vacation didn't go as well as you had hoped with your pain. I am glad that you are feeling better now at least.
@annliz23 Hugs! I hope things work out for your son. Break ups are difficult, especially when children are involved.
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@GingerPwr such an adorable picture! Sorry about all the stress you’ve been going through. It’s really tough times for everything and education is such an important aspect of children’s lives. I hope that all works out for you!1
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I don’t know if I ever shared this photo with you all. This was one of my foster dogs - Lilly Rose was her name and she need double knee surgeries because the knees kept popping out of the sockets. There’s a technical name for it but I forgot what it’s called. Anyways, I fostered her in 2018 and she was 10 years old then. She got adopted by a wonderful family who posts pictures of her all the time and I love to see her having such a wonderful life😀5 -
Twyla77
Week 3
Weigh In Day: Sunday August 16
Previous Weight: 134.6
Today’s Weight: 134.0
@lennoncpa omg Lily Rose is so cute!!
@sleepymom5 Daisy is looking so fancy in her rainbow bandana!
@Mrsbell8well those photos of your countertops with all the fruit makes me want to go have a healthy meal! and @1theresamcvean I lolled at your Carmen Miranda hat comment 😂
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hi all!
steps for today 16671.
Love all the cute dogs! I will be getting pics up tomorrow for sure...
I'm checking out the gyms near me and deciding if I want to join one...I know that winter coming will change my walk routine and I'm feeling like I will want to ramp up my activity to keep building strength.3 -
weigh in day -Sunday
PW 126.8
CW 129.0
I have no idea why I gained. I walked 15-20 thousand steps a day and did strength training every day. I logged all food and was under goal every day. Sorry to let the team down, hope this week is better!
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debbiewsharpe wrote: »
I have no idea why I gained. I walked 15-20 thousand steps a day and did strength training every day. I logged all food and was under goal every day.
The "gain" will be water retention from lifting. Muscles need to repair themselves after being worked out, which is why a good rule of thumb is to never weigh in the day after a lifting session (she says, having done it herself lol). But always expect your weight to be up after lifting because of that repair work. Don't forget that rest days from lifting are important too, they allow the muscles to fully repair. I think of rest days as a necessary evil as I would always rather be in the gym! But as a personal trainer, I know the body needs them.
In summary - you didn't let anyone down, and your weight will probably drop in a day or two. 🙂💪1 -
@lennoncpa What a good girl Lily Rose is to handle that double knee surgery. I was wondering the other day if I could handle being a foster parent to dogs. What a great thing to do. Hugs to you!0
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@sleepymom5 I never did catch up on all the posts I missed reading. Thoroughly enjoying and appreciating your summaries lol. You always put such warm friendly supportive comments to each team member. You are definitely missed when your not around.
Yesterday turned into another slow rest day. Molly wanted to watch an old classic. We ended up watching Giant. Phew...3 1/2 hours. James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor and Rock Hudson. Great acting.
My Carmen Miranda 😉 meal plan was interesting. 32 oz of OJ. 32 oz of apple carrot juice, and ended the day with 32 oz of mixed greens juice. I really loved the green juice. (Celery, cucumber, green apple, Swiss chard, romaine, dandelion greens, turmeric, ginger, lemon juice, kale, parsley).
Went to bed with a headache. Not sure if it was from continued detox or a side effect of PT exercises. My neck muscles are tense from some of the positions. I start PT this week. So grateful to have another week off.3 -
I haven’t been on mfp much the past couple of weeks, and have been eating what I want. I’m finding I don’t feel nearly as good as when I stay on plan. I’m back to it today. I am NOT leaving Onederland!
KristieJC
PW 198.4
CW: 199
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08/16 steps 130183
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This weekend was rainy and gray mostly so no walking. A good excuse to binge watch some Netflix series. We watched the first season-ten episodes of Virgin River. I needed the rest as I was having stomach issues.5
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Oh boy, I was not good this weekend. Sure, I got a few spin classes in, but I ate and ate and ate and ate until my stomach was obvious under my t-shirt.
Thinking that today will be a hard reset, if I can muster up the self control to avoid snacking throughout the workday. Just have to keep myself busy enough. And maybe go for a walk as soon as the workday ends so I'm not snacking into dinner (which will be a full dinner, because my stomach works off of time cues, not fullness cues).
I also have a recurring alarm which will remind me to adjust my posture, drink some water, and take a minute or two away from my screens so my eyes don't get even worse. Here's hoping that's enough to keep me on track today.5 -
Monday check in
I am doing pretty well for a vacation. Not really logging or tracking anything and it feels good to take a break from measuring out so many things that I do daily. I am getting a lot of fresh air, water and exercise. I will be sad when it is over, and honestly, I could use another two weeks of this!
@sleepymom5 - Thanks for posting to everyone and you also got me caught up on all the posts! I am glad that you did not let one cookie throw you! Thanks for noticing the new profile pic. I really needed to refresh for 2020, plus I am putting together some progress pics, which trust me, is not one of my talents! Daisy is adorable!
@lennoncpa - Be still my heart, that Lilly Rose is just so cute. I am allergic to furry house pets, which is tough, particularly for my boys. You really tempted me to adopt though. I begged my allergist at one point and he said, “How about a turtle?”
@goingape - I think it is really smart to start planning for your winter activity now. I think that the big question with gyms is whether they are fully open and will remain so in the area where you live.
@debbiewsharpe - Don’t despair and @xX_PhoenixRising_Xx has provided an excellent explanation for what has happened. You are never letting us down!
@mrsbell8well - Glad that you are resting and hope that the headache went away today.
@kristieJC - Just check in here as much as you need to. I do find that tracking and checking in helps with accountability. Onederland wants you to stay!
@pacsnc6 - I love Netflix binging and loved Virgin River. I read far less books on vacation this time. I think that my brain needed a rest from the months of homeschooling. I did finish all 7 seasons of the Australian show, Offspring and loved it as well.
@minstrelofsarcasm - I find that weekends can be danger zone for more snacking because many of us don’t have the structure as we do on weekdays. Replacing the snacking cue with something else like a walk is a great idea. Hope that it goes well today!
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Started the day feeling pretty good. This OJ grapefruit juice was just delicious! Also highly recommended the 32 oz Bubba cup. It’s insulated and keeps my drinks icy for hours when I make suntea.
I’m back in bed for another rest break.
What a luxury to have the time to heal, cleanse and rest.5 -
My favorite Lula Mae photo with mom
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Sunday Checkin
Food-Ugh
Water-64oz
Exercise-60 min walk
I keep saying to myself I wasted a week since my brother's visit but nothing I can do about that now. New week, time to take charge. It is really only my eating, everything else is back on track.
Can I tell you today is a BEAUTIFUL day at the Jersey shore?! It is mid 70s, sunny, low humidity...This is the weather I love. I am going to get off the computer and get my bike and kayak rides in. I am sure Shannon is going to want to go for a walk later too. My college roommate is supposed to be down with her family this week. I haven't heard from her. She is a nurse practitioner and I have a feeling she doesn't want to put me in the position of having to say I don't want to get together because of Covid. I usually have them for a bay day too but I think I will join them on the beach a day or two. I will probably see them when I take a walk on the beach later.
Ok-I am off! Let's have a great day everyone! xo
@lennoncpa Awww! Lilly Rose is so cute. I am glad to hear she is doing well now after all she has been through.
@twyla77 Nice loss!
@goingape It is a good idea to start looking at gyms now to have a plan for when the weather isn't as nice. Hope you find one you like or find another alternative for your walking.
@debbiewsharpe That happens. There are so many things that go into our weight so the scale isn't always the best indicator of what is going on. Don't worry about letting us down, we are a very supportive group and we are happy you are here!
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx We learn so much from you. Thank you for always taking the time to explain things.
@Mrsbell8well I always miss you all when I am gone! I am curious what the green drink tastes like. Just basic taste-sweet, bitter, sour? I don't know what swiss chard or dandelion tastes like so I kinda get lost with those added in Lol! Listen to your body, do your PT and rest, you will get through this just like you get through any other obstacle that gets in your way! xo
@KristieJC I am on the edge of being out of onderland too. It is so easy to get back into bad habits. Let's use this week to reset and get back on track. We can do this!!
@pacsnc6 It was crappy weather by me too. Sounds like a nice day though (except the stomach ache) What did we do before Netflix? Lol!
@minstrelofsarcasm I am in the same boat, maybe worse because it has been way more than a weekend. I can't get out of vacation mode. I am with you-I am going to do a hard reset today too! xo
@Cafelelia Ahhhh....your vacation sounds so nice....Enjoy! xo
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Username: jedaschultz
Weigh In Day: Monday
Week:
PW (Previous Weight): 203.4
CW (Current Weight): 202.2
LTD (Loss to Date):
Starting to get back on track with everything. Hubby and I went to the gym this morning and I stretched and walked on the treadmill. Need to stay focused and watch what goes in my mouth. Traveling again Thursday to check on my 80 year old mother and that often becomes a problem with the eating. By the way, hubby is also watching his weight and he lost 6 pounds this week, great for him but deflating for me. Got to always keep everything in perspective
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Hi all,
Hope everyone has had a good weekend!
@hope002 - phew, glad your test came back ok! Gorgeous photo
@lennoncpa - aww, how wonderful that Bebe found a forever home. I am in awe of people like you who foster - I would love to do it but I honestly don't know if I'd be able to give them up again lol.
@kirsten11872 - woot, congrats on making it to the 150s!
@bburrer30 - aww, that sounds like a horrible week. I'm just the same, when I'm stressed all the good food choices go out the window. It's a new week though so hopefully things will look up x
@GingerPwr - sending *hugs* - I can't imagine the stress and pressure teachers are under at the moment with so much less support than you deserve. I hope this week looks up a little for you - hang in there x
@1theresamcvean - aww, glad Wendy has finally managed to get home, must have been so tough being so far away from her family through this, am sure she appreciate you as her 'adopted family' Hehe, Xavy is just adorable - hope he had a happy birthday!
@Mrsbell8well - wow, that fruit spread looks amazing! Hope the detox is working for you (and hey, I bet you have enough spare for at least one Carmen Miranda hat!) Lula Mae is just adorable - love the little jacket.
@CassieGetsFit2013 - woohoo, great loss and firmly out of the 200s I'm with you, sometimes the scales seem to have no rhyme or reason lol.
@sleepymom5 - Glad you're enjoying the shore. I miss the beach, def on my list for when I can get back out. Daisy is so adorable, love her wee bow and neckerchief
Wow, I was top last week? That's gonna be a first and last I think
Well done to all! Don't think it's going to be repeated this week sadly as the scales have been up and down like a yoyo so at the moment I'm resigned to being happy if I can at least get a maintain, but guess we'll see. Had a grocery shop come today so at least I should be set for healthy options for the week. Weather has turned again and been pouring down the last few days so haven't managed to get out much - hoping it will clear up tomorrow and can manage at least a short walk! 8 -
Since I posted the photo of Lilly Rose with her casts on, I thought I would show you how she’s doing now! Her mom always posts photos on Instagram so it’s awesome that I can see how she’s doing! By the way, Lilly is also deaf and has no teeth! She was adopted by a family that has a blind wiener dog!
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Today was one heck of a day spent 11 hours marking out one pad with the help of another locator. I still feel pretty good but pretty sure I’m gonna be feeling that 8.7 miles tomorrow and I got a two mile pipeline to walk in the morning so a good four miles there and back. 😊😊 plus this weekend my friend is coming up to see me and we are going hiking probably Friday 😊😊 hope everyone is having a good Monday5 -
This weekend was rainy and gray mostly so no walking. A good excuse to binge watch some Netflix series. We watched the first season-ten episodes of Virgin River. I needed the rest as I was having stomach issues.
I'm glad you got to rest on a rainy weekend, Patsy. Sometimes that's just the thing to do. I hope you're not feeling too unwell with your stomach issues. You've been doing so well. How did you enjoy Virgin River so far? I haven't watched it but my best friend liked it.1 -
I haven’t been on mfp much the past couple of weeks, and have been eating what I want. I’m finding I don’t feel nearly as good as when I stay on plan. I’m back to it today. I am NOT leaving Onederland!
KristieJC
PW 198.4
CW: 199
LTD: 13
Glad you're back at it Kristie. Sometimes a brief time off and eating up a bit, makes it easier to lose again. I hope that happens to you. Not much damage done. Onward!!
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minstrelofsarcasm wrote: »Oh boy, I was not good this weekend. Sure, I got a few spin classes in, but I ate and ate and ate and ate until my stomach was obvious under my t-shirt.
Thinking that today will be a hard reset, if I can muster up the self control to avoid snacking throughout the workday. Just have to keep myself busy enough. And maybe go for a walk as soon as the workday ends so I'm not snacking into dinner (which will be a full dinner, because my stomach works off of time cues, not fullness cues).
I also have a recurring alarm which will remind me to adjust my posture, drink some water, and take a minute or two away from my screens so my eyes don't get even worse. Here's hoping that's enough to keep me on track today.
I hope you were successful today, Ashley. Forgive yourself for the weekend and carry on!0
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