Shrinking Assets - September 2020 Team Chat
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Username: imgwendolyn2015
Weigh In Day: Friday
PW (Previous Weight):184.2
CW (Current Weight):181.2
I am so happy! Today I met one of my goals, to beat my lowest weight recorded in MFP. In March of 2015 I weighed 181.4. I beat it by .2!! Lol. Yay me!
This weekend will be a stressor for me. We hold a fundraiser for The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in honor of my step son who took his own life in October of 2017. The people who head up the fundraiser is my husband's ex-wife and his oldest son. The ex is awful. She makes remarks that make us feel unappreciated and almost to the point of verbal abuse. I want to help and be there but just don't know if it is worth my mental health. My husband is doing his best given the situation and doesn't deserve to be treated like that either.
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Thank you for your kind words, everyone! It really means a lot that you’re cheering me on. @Beka3695 yes please, carry over my weigh-in for both last week and the upcoming week (Sep 13th). I’m trying to get myself together so I can actually have some progress next week. Tbh it might take all September to get me back on my feet, but I’ll try.
I’ve been working late most days this week, yesterday I ”left early” and ended up leaving at 6.30. Today I met with my personal trainer at 1PM and didn’t open my computer after the session, trying to take a little break and reboot this weekend. The training session was good too, so things are kinda looking up.
@imgwendolyn2015 good luck on the fundraiser! I hope you guys, especially the ex-wife, can all focus on the cause and raising funds instead of personal differences or disagreements. Is there a way you could help the cause without participating in same activities as she does? How big is the fundraising effort, would it be possible to just donate a bit more money to the cause, maybe volunteer for a national/local program and skip the fundraiser altogether?4 -
TheMrWobbly wrote: »Dogmom1978 wrote: »So, I feel your pain about the men who are like “look how easy weight loss is”. I want to punch them in the face. But I also don’t want to go to jail, so there’s that.
This needs to be the law. We need a list of offences that allow you to give someone a bop on the nose;
1. Bragging about losing weight whilst putting in zero effort
2. Lining up several people abreast across a foot path and not giving any room when somebody comes along
3. Reaching over someone for something when shopping as if social distancing didn't exist
4. Parking your vehicle on a pavement so wheelchairs and pushchairs have to go in the road
If we don't reach 100 I would be surprised!
5. Stopping to look at your phone/smoke a cigarette/say goodbye to a friend/whatever non-emerency reason right in front of a door or escalator, blocking it from everyone else.
6. When using elevators, going in first but staying in front next to the doors so others have to go past you in a tight space to get in the elevator
7. When entering the elevator first and not pressing the damn button while standing in front of it (this is especially applicable when there’s only one floor the elevator goes to)
8. Parking your shopping cart sideways on an aisle instead of parallel to shelves so it blocks the aisle while you look for what you want / try to make a decision / read labels / whatever
9. Entering a public transportation vehicle before letting out the people leaving at that stop/station, or standing right in front of the doors so you’re blocking others from exiting
10. Not holding the door open for people with wheelchairs, child prams (what’s the right word?), walking aids, big luggage etc.
11. Taking photos in dressing rooms (there’s a thousand places to take ”yayyyy at the gym, getting the pump on” selfies, a dressing room with other people isn’t one of them)
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@hipari #8 was the top of my list!!! Biggest pet peeve ever!!!
Here are 3 more
12. People who don’t return shopping carts
13. Not saying hello or at least nodding to acknowledge on walking trails
14. Dog walkers that let their dogs poo on trails and don’t pick it up.4 -
Thank you for your kind words, everyone! It really means a lot that you’re cheering me on. @Beka3695 yes please, carry over my weigh-in for both last week and the upcoming week (Sep 13th). I’m trying to get myself together so I can actually have some progress next week. Tbh it might take all September to get me back on my feet, but I’ll try.
I’ve been working late most days this week, yesterday I ”left early” and ended up leaving at 6.30. Today I met with my personal trainer at 1PM and didn’t open my computer after the session, trying to take a little break and reboot this weekend. The training session was good too, so things are kinda looking up.
@imgwendolyn2015 good luck on the fundraiser! I hope you guys, especially the ex-wife, can all focus on the cause and raising funds instead of personal differences or disagreements. Is there a way you could help the cause without participating in same activities as she does? How big is the fundraising effort, would it be possible to just donate a bit more money to the cause, maybe volunteer for a national/local program and skip the fundraiser altogether?
It's a whole big thing. Raffles, DJ, food, swag...
I wish I could avoid it all together, but I want to be there to support my husband. I just hope that something rings her bell so she can see how she is treating people. I will be the bigger person and just avoid conflict, ignore her if I have to, and get through the day.
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carriestrine
Weigh in Fridays
PW: 200.4 lb
CW: 199.4 lb
LTD: 34.6 lbs
Wooohoo! I kind of can't believe I've made it, and am mentally prepared for the scale to fluctuate a bit over the next week until I'm sure I'm solidly in onederland.
This means I've reached my goal set back in March, but I think I'd like to target 185lb ultimately. That was a very healthy weight for me a long time ago, but 160lb is technically a healthy BMI. I guess we'll see, I can evaluate as I go. All certainly better than where I started and I feel great!9 -
Cre804
PW 194.5
CW 198.5
I am so sorry, team. Ten days and 3300 miles were not good to me. We moved my son to DC and it was a challenge foraging for food and getting my walks in. My son has some dietary restrictions and a lot of food places were closed so we did the best we could. I managed one good walk but it got rained out on a few other days. Got a lot of steps in some days but my knee injury reared it’s ugly head while I was on the road so I’ve regressed in my walking progress. Then our anniversary was yesterday and I had cake, which I didn’t even care for, but it was chocolate, so....
But I was back in the gym this week. Been working on getting the kinks out and I didn’t lose strength while I was gone, so that’s a plus. Had to use my pain meds that i have to ration and that seemed to help too. My walks have been tough so I’m going slower for shorter distances. I’m hoping this is only a temporary setback but just stunned at the weight increase.
My one NSV was that we had a cold front blow through here yesterday. I pulled out a pair of capris and they are baggy on me!
Groceries are restocked, menu is planned, water bottle is next to me. It’s time to refocus and get back in the game!6 -
BigBlues11
PW 167.2
CW 166.5 (-.7 pnds)
TLD -57.5 pnds
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@imgwendolyn2015 I hope the fund raiser does as well as possible. Obviously these situations are highly stressed and I only hope you day goes without unnecessary barbs.
If it helps I was once told 'if you wouldn't take advice from someone why would you listen to their criticism?' - came in handy on more than one occassion.4 -
floecity
Friday
PW 209.8
CW 209.2
LTD 24lbs
Not surprised I’m relatively static this week because I ate out a couple of time but I’m happy that I’ve started swimming and doing my beach body work outs a bit more regularly!!4 -
TheMrWobbly wrote: »@imgwendolyn2015 I hope the fund raiser does as well as possible. Obviously these situations are highly stressed and I only hope you day goes without unnecessary barbs.
If it helps I was once told 'if you wouldn't take advice from someone why would you listen to their criticism?' - came in handy on more than one occassion.
I love that! Thanks for the advice!1 -
Mmclatchy
Saturday
PW: 225 lbs
CW: 223 lbs (-2 lbs)
LTD: 9 lbs
Week 2 - now the real weight loss begins.
Have a great week everyone. 😁3 -
Username: xioalongbao
Weigh In Day: Saturday
PW (Previous Weight): 139.3 lbs (63.2kg)
CW (Current Weight): 138.8 lbs (63.1kg)
Back to exactly where I was 2 weeks ago. September has not gone well so far so I’m thankful to be kind of holding steady.
Not being able to use the forums on the app has basically made me stop using the forums but today it is working so fingers crossed I can go back to keeping up with what everyone is doing - it helps me stay focused to read other people’s celebrations and struggles.
@hipari even if you haven’t been logging you haven’t quit and you’re still showing up here. That is huge. I know it’s so easy to just give up altogether and stop showing up when things aren’t going how you feel they should.
I was just giving myself a talk about this during the week. I was thinking of quitting the group because of the app not working and the fact I’m too stressed/exhausted during the working day to come here on my computer (and after work I do not want to be on the computer). But I stopped and asked myself “if you were still losing weight like the last few months would you be thinking of quitting”. I realized the app was an excuse. I felt like quitting mainly to get out of admitting I’m not exactly killing it this month.
So I’m staying.
And admiring all those of you who stay connected when it’s not going the way you want it to.3 -
Username: dogmom1978
CW: 177.8
PW: 180.8
LTD: 25.2
The good news is that the uptick last week WAS just water weight! Now I just have to stay on track. 😊3 -
I am sorry but I need to restart, I have been doing poorly and I am regrouping my thoughts and putting a plan together for a fresh start. Please carry my weight over. I don't want to face the scale and feel disappointed. I will never give up, just need to readjust my attitude and keep trying, few weeks ago everything clicked in place but stress increased and it gets me every time.3
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Beka3695
Saturday
PW: 181.8
CW: 179.6
LTD 62.4
NEW DECADE!!! WOOO HOOOO!!!
Today I reached my September goal! Considering a new goal... maybe??7 -
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I am sorry but I need to restart, I have been doing poorly and I am regrouping my thoughts and putting a plan together for a fresh start. Please carry my weight over. I don't want to face the scale and feel disappointed. I will never give up, just need to readjust my attitude and keep trying, few weeks ago everything clicked in place but stress increased and it gets me every time.
We are here for you! I have carried over last week's weight.0 -
TheMrWobbly wrote: »
This needs to be the law. We need a list of offences that allow you to give someone a bop on the nose;
1. Bragging about losing weight whilst putting in zero effort
2. Lining up several people abreast across a foot path and not giving any room when somebody comes along
3. Reaching over someone for something when shopping as if social distancing didn't exist
4. Parking your vehicle on a pavement so wheelchairs and pushchairs have to go in the road
5. Stopping to look at your phone/smoke a cigarette/say goodbye to a friend/whatever non-emerency reason right in front of a door or escalator, blocking it from everyone else.
6. When using elevators, going in first but staying in front next to the doors so others have to go past you in a tight space to get in the elevator
7. When entering the elevator first and not pressing the damn button while standing in front of it (this is especially applicable when there’s only one floor the elevator goes to)
8. Parking your shopping cart sideways on an aisle instead of parallel to shelves so it blocks the aisle while you look for what you want / try to make a decision / read labels / whatever
9. Entering a public transportation vehicle before letting out the people leaving at that stop/station, or standing right in front of the doors so you’re blocking others from exiting
10. Not holding the door open for people with wheelchairs, child prams (what’s the right word?), walking aids, big luggage etc.
11. Taking photos in dressing rooms (there’s a thousand places to take ”yayyyy at the gym, getting the pump on” selfies, a dressing room with other people isn’t one of them)
12. People who don’t return shopping carts
13. Not saying hello or at least nodding to acknowledge on walking trails
14. Dog walkers that let their dogs poo on trails and don’t pick it up.Whew, this felt good.
15. Parking your car so it takes up 2 spaces in a full lot/garage.
16. Being asked "did you win?" when you tell someone you ran a half marathon (or marathon, or biked 100 miles etc).
17. People that let their dogs run loose to chase bikers/runners.
18. Standing in line behind someone at the store - only to have them wait until everything is rung up and they hear the total to even. get. out. their. wallet. and start to look for their money or credit card.
We should probably start a "grateful" list too - just to keep things balanced. We'll start that after we're done with this one!0 -
I'd like to take a pass for this week. Sounds like lots of us are in the dumps right now. For me, I think it's a change of seasons - although I love fall - but the skies are gray and the days are noticeably shorter. I have been eating anything and everything in sight. And if it's not in sight, I drive to go find it! I actually feel physically ill from it all. Today I'm pulling myself together, will start tracking again, get some exercise, and get back on track.
@Beka3695 - sounds like you are doing great! Keep it up!
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