WaistAways Team Chat - August 2020
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Finally, getting a moment to come post here.
Got hit with the storm too! Most intense one of the year- woosh!
Got in 18km cycling, roughly 1 hr 40 min 08/02. Thank you for converting it for me @micki48. Is that enough info? Can you give me an idea of what that converts to please or the formula? Congrats on getting your steps in! Love the rainbow eating, down with that.
@jugar Biking in the townships sounds amazing. I hope we/ I get to do that some day. And yes, I was at Concordia in psychology and taking a creative writing course now there as well with Kate Bligh. Hoping to get into Mcgill's PHD program. A girl can dream lol. Wow, so cool that you taught music there. How long did you teach there? I guess you taught all kinds of things about music? Sorry to hear you've been feeling down/useless, but glad to here you have some perspective, sending virtual hugs we well
Grateful for this group. I know I just joined. But the work you two do, and just how people come together here is awesome!
@ells_runs I have to second what @Jugar said. Clearly this has been a challenging time for you and your family. I'm glad that things came to light about your son, though I have to agree that teens often keep these things hidden. I know I did. Please don't beat yourself up. Had you been aware, I'm sure you would have done something. The important thing is he is getting help I think. Sending hugs.
Glad there are more of us doing dry august!
Relaxing a bit after work, had a bite to eat, the off for another bike ride.
Um, and yes @jugar, I want to look like that guy hehe3 -
@jugar I'm sorry, but after I wrote my long message and before you replied I hit the report button. I just realised that it maybe I'll upset someone. They've removed it now so sorry if your reply to me looks odd lol and thank you for your lovely reply. I will definitely come more often and express my feelings. It definitely helps 😊
OK! Catching up on those exercise minutes conversions - hopefully I will find everyone!
I just had my first corn on the cob of the season. Not yet fantastic, but still good! So my colours for today include yellow (corn), orange (orange cherry tomatoes), green (cucumber, arugula, lettuce, beet greens), red (red lettuce, raspberries), blue/purple (blueberries, black currants), white (apple, mushroom).
The full moon rise is amazing, as it was last night, and the critters are out wandering around - teenage deer, fat groundhogs, the slow-mo raccoon (don't ask), all the singing birds, and a speedy fox. Magic evening - I also saw formations of geese today (getting ready already????) and 5 (count 'em) FIVE great blue herons. They look like they should not be able to fly, but they are pretty impressive up there.
Weigh-ins still due for today:
@theweeonemfp
@Mandiv2020
Due Tuesday:
@CM_73 (and I think some stories are due then too!!)
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@jugar I'm sorry, but after I wrote my long message and before you replied I hit the report button. I just realised that it maybe I'll upset someone. They've removed it now so sorry if your reply to me looks odd lol and thank you for your lovely reply. I will definitely come more often and express my feelings. It definitely helps 😊
Also I forgot to post my weigh in 🙄
August Week 1
PW 213.6 lbs (I think??🤔)
CW 213.0 lbs
LTD 12lbs
Also @micki48 can I rejoin step challenge, please? My goal will be 10,000 per day.
1st August Saturday 0 steps
2nd August Sunday 20,274 steps
3rd August Monday 8,665 steps
Thank you all ♥️
Absolutely! Glad you'll be back on the team.0 -
@ells_runs I did not see your post, but having raised to children, I understand the love and heartache that can sometimes come with parenting. Sending virtual hugs to you in this difficult time. I will certainly be sending good thoughts and Light your way.
Monday Check in
Exercise -- Pilates 15 minutesR raspberries, tomatoes
Step goal --met; currently at 10,690
Food -- under calories
R raspberries, tomatoes, cherries
O carrots
Y grits
G lettuce, cucumbers, asparagus, pepper
B blueberries
I (not sure about indigo foods)
V purple onion
White - mushrooms
I am so excited by the excellent participation in our August step team. I can feel the energy and I KNOW this is going to be a good month for us. I will get the step results up soon. Last call for steps!2 -
[Waistaways August Week 5 Results
Total Team Steps - 307,089
Top Steppers Week 5
1st --@jugar 75,471
2nd--@KellyBgetsfit 54,784
3rd--@micki48 51,939
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WAISTAWAYS AUGUST TOTALS
1,849,568
TOP STEPPERS FOR THE MONTH
1st - @ells_runs 283,485
2nd - @jugar 280,903
3rd - @micki48 240,595
What a great month!3 -
@ells_runs I didn't see your original post but I hope everything is working out okay. Sending virtual hugs your way 💞
I love the idea of a rainbow food challenge. My rainbow for today:
R watermelon, strawberries
O Cantaloupe
Y garlic? It's kinda yellow lol
G green pepper, scallions, mint leaves
B blueberries
P grape (juice), purple onion
I went to a restaurant with friends and planned my meal ahead of time and did not stray from it. I chose a Korean beef and vegetable grilled skewer and ahi tuna as an appetizer. I even made room for 1 glass of wine. I don't care for red but chose that anyway so that I would be less likely to drink it quickly and to avoid ordering more, and it worked!
I completed 30 minutes of yoga, @jugar not sure if that can be converted to steps? It was a very gentle practice, I took it easy as my muscles are very sore from yesterday's workout.
I'm a few steps short of my daily goal so I'm going to walk around the house until that's met. Tomorrow I'm in the office and I'm going to have to really push myself to be physically active, but I may go to the gym after work.3 -
@micki48 steps today: 8,060 with 25 minutes swimming at a relaxed pace @jugar
The idea of eating the rainbow every day is pleasantly whimsical and also challenging. Many of my choices today were variations of yellow (cob corn, crackers, bread, burger, cheese; until green broccoli, red & orange cherry tomatoes, and cucumber soup!
You know, there are several of us out here who get swamped by emotions and depression. One of my good friends recognizes how heavy the phone can become when one is stuck there. She gave me a wonderful suggestion...when depressed, text an emoji of a pink flower to someone you trust. They won’t call but will hold you in their hearts. Pretty simple and very helpful. We’re never really alone. Especially on *this* team! ❤️
Sleep well. Back at it tomorrow. Here comes the rain.5 -
Username CM_73
Weigh In Day Tuesday
PW (Previous Weight): 241.6
CW (Current Weight) 240.6
Oops, sorry, didn't realise I was automatically enrolled, I thought I'd missed the deadline!
I STILL haven't sorted out the pictures etc! I'm really short on time at the moment. I desperately need a few days off work but they're being a bit funny with giving me time off for some reason.
I'm going to make a strong case today as I need a break. My last few days off were at Christmas!
Just getting ready for work now, I'll try and post back this evening.7 -
i feel the extreme weather, i’m in arizona and we’re reaching 112 and above!
i’ve been having a rough time and unfortunately turning to food for comfort 😣 i’ve gained around three pounds since I first joined the group, but i’m determined to get back on track even if I can’t exercise. not looking forward to my weigh in, ugh4 -
I ate gluten on Friday accidentally, so have spent the past 3 days in bed. The fatigue is horrific - it was only at lunchtime yesterday that I figured out what had caused it and that it's only a gluten-attack. It's always scary until I remember I'm coeliac and have probably eaten something off.
Sadly, I've over-eaten to try to generate calories from food and not exercised. Life-happens.6 -
good morning all.
I'm all in for a 'dry August', July went well - had always wanted to do that, and after one glass Aug 1st, I'll continue on. @ells_runs - we're in this together - all of it!!
@micki48 And I'll also be thinking of eating the rainbow. Last night's grilled zucchini, peppers and mushrooms covered a lot of colors.
Well, it didn't take long for one my dad's caregivers (my sister) to have to stay away until her daughter's boyfriend's Covid test comes back (he had chills/fever the day after she'd slept over). And this week is my week to be physically in the office. Fortunately, I have a 7 minute commute so we'll be able to manage with some back and forth on the 2 days she would normally be here.
Oh, a word to all the new folks here - beware of scrolling back through the thread (beyond the current page) as you are in the midst of a post...your post will disappear and so frustrating.
I haven't logged for yesterday and have a daunting list of all I ate...wasn't terrible at all except for the crackers during the 3 hr zoom meeting last night. I also made a black bean (colorful) salad yesterday and must create the recipe to see cal/serving now.
@jugar your moonlit evening with all those animal characters sounds magic. And I imagine many of your rainbow of food was from your own garden. Here in MA, the grass is brown and crispy underfoot and I don't even feel inspired to go up the garden even though there are sungold tomatoes waiting for me - hot hot hot and so dry. Tonight we'll get some rain hopefully.
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Good Morning !
We are currently in the midst of the tropical storm, It's supposed to get worse here in the next hour or so, and last till this afternoon, I guess the good part is it's moving fairly quickly... Just hope nothing falls on my car and we don't lose power till after 11.30 ( My husband will be home by then,( they told him he only had to work a 1/2day) and will be able to hook the generator up if needed)
Yesterday was good, I ate good, and gave the hubby half of my portion of rice, and took half his portion of carrots.. haaa haa, pays to be the person who makes it, and plates it...
Exercise was =
Steps were 8,260
15 minutes of my LBF app, It's various things like jumping jacks, high knees, crunches, planks, leg lifts, jumping rope so I log it as calisthenics..
30 minutes of yoga, I did full body vinyasa, it's been a while since I've done yoga, it felt so good, I needed that stretching, the chaturungas I could do without.. lol
@ells_runs Hope everything is okay, raising kids can be tough, I have 3 and all with such incredibly different personalities.. Hang in there !
@thinfairy2020 Hope the rough times get better quickly and you can get back on track, don't let the fear of a bad weigh in keep you from hopping right back on the wagon, it will not help, just take it one meal at a time.. You can do this !
Hope you all have a wonderful tuesday !
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Hey y’all sorry I been kinda MIA. With Vacation and then quarantine It’s been a bit crazy!! I went back to work but my hubby is still out the rest of this week. Everyone in my house is still sick (covid test all came back Negative) so it’s been crazy! I did get a 2.5 mile walk in yesterday! @micki48 can you add me back on the step team? I promise to try to keep up this time haha my goal is 9k a day. @jugar im also down to have a dry August!!! I think we all need that little reset.
Also because I haven’t had a min to introduce myself in the August group yet.. I’m Shanda I have 3 kids I currently live in Ohio however we just got back from Georgia for a vacation and while we where down there my husband got a job offer!! We are moving November 1st!!! I also have 2 dogs, a lab and a GSD. As far as my weight loss goes I previously lost around 107 pounds. My highest weight being 230 and my lowest being 123.. I have in the past year gained some weight back so my goal is to lose this EXTRA weight I picked up lol.. my kids do keep me pretty active my oldest daughter does Equestrian, my son is in Karate and my youngest daughter does dance competition. So between working and running them all over for their sports my fitness has kinda taken a backseat. but it’s time to change that!! I love this group I’m so glad I found it a few months back. I might not post daily but I’m here cheering for all of you too!6 -
Happy Tuesday!
Stormy one coming up here - I sure wish my garden had some of your dry, @eggfreak ! It has been quite wet lately, and lots more to come tonight. Ugh. I'm glad yours is going to get watered, though. Get out there and eat those sungold tomatoes! They are the best candy ever.
The energy around our dry August is beautiful - I'm sure we're all grateful for the mutual support! I have had many dry months off and on, but July was troublesome for some reason. Getting this much team effort is giving me the boost I need. Your voices are officially installed on my shoulder!
So far, we are 100% green this week. Looking good! Some are struggling, but hopefully we can catch the wave. I have just hit my maintenance ceiling, so want to go back lower in my goal zone - so let's all start with ONE perfect day. Track everything - in fact, pre-plan it! I find if I log something before I do or eat it, I am better behaved and keep to the plan. If I don't log it in advance, I get sloppy. So that one perfect day - food, exercise, lots of deep breaths to remember how good it feels when you stick to your plan. Then you'll actually feel good and day 2 is a lot easier! The panic every time we need to re-start is real, but I find that one perfect day gets you started and the weird anxiety eases up considerably. @thinfairy2020 - you can do your one perfect day! You've got this! Anyone else who needs that too - tell us how it goes. And if you are just too crazy busy to plan and you're winging it - wing well!
https://www.arhs-nc.org/live-healthy/data/StepConversionChart.pdf I love having this for days when I just don't walk all that much, but I might bike 20 miles (indoor or out!), or get a good sweaty workout done. Anyone can report a non-walking exercise, just give the minutes, what exercise you did, and how vigorously it was (gentle, moderate, intense, etc.).
Thanks for your update @CM_73 ! I really hope you get some time off, but congrats on a loss this week. Good one!
OK off into the rain to pick whatever is out there today before it gets seriously pelted down tonight. Have a lovely day, friends5 -
BaileyCat88 wrote: »@micki48 Hi Michelle! May I join the Fitbit steppers group, please? My goal for August is to get to at least 8,500 steps a day. Do you need my Fitbit name?
Have a great day!
Thank you
Absolutely! Glad to have you join us. We’d love to have your Fitbit user name so you can join our challenges there, but a note to everyone else, you do not have to have Fitbit to join the team step challenge. You still need to report your steps here either daily or at the end of the week. (By Sunday)
When I’ve recorded or steps on the spreadsheet, I mark your post “insightful”
Thanks! I'm westcoastsister2@gmail.com on Fitbit. I was so thrilled to go over 10,000 steps yesterday. I will post all my steps for the week on Saturday night if that works for you. This is going to be fun!3 -
Hi team. Sorry I've been quiet. I'm not doing well, mentally. The worse I feel, the less I want any human interaction. Sometimes just being in the world feels like swimming in broken glass.
I dyed my hair yesterday and botched it horribly too. But it's a bright color again, which is nice.7 -
Happy Tuesday!
Yesterday wasn't a great day 😕. My school district decided to remote start. My husband's district hasn't gotten with the program yet. We have lots of covid-19 cases here and opening school is not recommended. So hard to decide if my husband should work or not next year. Yesterday I pretty much spent the day worrying and did not exercise.
Today I am back at my normal routine because it's better for my emotions. Got my walk in and will do ballet later. We will wait to see what my husband's school says this week. He has a leadership team meeting on Monday. He should get a good idea of the vibe after that. Hopefully we can decide next week and just move forward with our plan.
@ells_runs I did not see your post but am thinking of you. One thing I would love to change for parents is the feeling that they aren't doing a good enough job. I see so many parents feel pressure to meet unrealistic expectations and to never have any bumps along the way. It just isn't realistic. Cut yourself so slack, make a plan and take action. It's how we respond to difficult situations that really matters. Hang in there. Being authentic and real is so important in our instagram world. Thanks for being brave.2 -
My weight yesterday was 191.6 @jugar1
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I done pretty well yesterday and today. I've planned my dinners for the week and stuck so far, which usually doesn't happen!
I've been working too so I'd forgotten to post and I haven't exercised so far this week but plan on doing so tomorrow. My calories have been around 1800 which is significantly less than before but I'm hoping to further lower that!3
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