Waist Aways - September 2020 Team Chat
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I’m really struggling getting back on track y’all tomorrow is weigh in day and I have a feeling it’s not going to be good.. I have been stress eating like crazy! my husband started his new job after the move but I have yet to find any work.. it’s so depressing. I finally got my girls into school here the house process isn’t going as planned so I’m in my family’s basement with my husband, myself, 2 kids and 2 dogs until I can find a job because the loan won’t go through without me working. 🤦🏻♀️. I had 2 interviews at a bank down here but I haven’t herd back from them with an offer or anything yet so I’m keeping my fingers crossed.. this move sure has brought my mental health down!! I know it’ll get better but I just keep praying to get back to a normal routine ASAP! I’m just not really in a great sport right now so I apologize for my intermittent presence y’all9
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*** Spot lol definitely am not doing any sports hahaha2
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PW - 314.8 lbs
CW- 310.4 lbs6 -
PW: 216.2
CW: 215.8
more later but we do have power again!6 -
@SMcFall0215 Hang in there. You and your family are going through tough, but temporary, times right now. The emphasis is on temporary. You're going to get through this. I just know it!
@happimess01 You are killin' it with the weight loss this week!
@conleywoods I'm so glad your power is back on again. How long has it been a week or 2? Regardless, that's still too long. I hope life can get back to normal for you quickly. Congrats on the loss this week in the midst of it all.
@jugar I need to skip my weigh in this week. I've been home sick all week with the stomach flu and my diet has been reduced to bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast (aka the BRAT diet), which means all carbs. (Thank God I'm not diabetic.) I will spare everyone the details, but today is the first "non-output" day, shall we say! My stomach still cramps up though when I eat, so I'm taking it slow. At least I'm starting to feel like myself again. The best part is that my covid test came back negative, thank God.6 -
@SMcFall0215
So good to hear from you - moving is already crazy enough without all the extras you are having served up! In a couple of years, hopefully it will be one of the amusing stories you all tell at parties. Hang in there, don't worry too much about being strict with your eating, just remember to look for other emotional support that doesn't have calories. Hugs flying your way!
@happimess01
You are really on a roll! It won't be long now that we'll be celebrating you getting into the 200s. Get ready for that happy dance! And then keep on dancin'
@eggfreak
Good to hear from you too - even though you're dancing with the same few pounds for a while. You keep dancing too - you'll find the groove again, and go down the the next level. Long plateaus are pretty normal as you get close to goal.
And now is the time for nagging! You know you love it
Overdue (or I missed them!):
@offitgoes
@evelynladams527
Due Friday:
@deniners2
@KellyBgetsFit
@evangsimmons170 so sorry to hear you are ill! feel better soon
@SMcFall0215
@CanadianGiraffe
@Pearl4686
@BaileyCat88
@Steph1498
@Kali225
Tally ho, folks - it's already almost the weekend...3 -
CW: 161.8
I had to get a new ID card this week, out of the blue they asked me for my height, weight, etc OUT LOUD. 😮 Oh the NERVE of that lady!
I told her my actual weight. With my husband standing there. It wasn’t impactful for anyone but me. I don’t think I’ve ever done that before and it felt powerful to let go of any shame or guilt and just state where I currently stand. It’s these little moments that encourage me.9 -
@SMcFall0215 It sounds like such a difficult time for you and your family right now. Hardly surprising that you are struggling to stick to this when you have so much going on! Hope you find a job soon... sending you good vibes
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@Steph1498 Amazing moment for you!
I once went skiing and they asked me my weight so they could give me the correct skis... I wasn't expecting it and I was so embarrassed, I knocked some off and then spent the whole time worrying the skis wouldn't be strong enough for me
I'm so glad we don't have to declare our weight over here in the UK on anythign except for our medical records (and skiing, apparently!)5 -
Friday weigh in
PW:88.9kg
CW: 90.6kg
I feel absolutely terrible. I've gone down the deep end, back to old habits. I just can't seem to get my head back in the game. Maybe this kick will get me going again?7 -
Steps for 9/10 = 10,347
Didn't do strength because I was just tired and sore.. I almost didn't go for the evening walk to get to 10k... but I earned my $3
I might wait and do it tomorrow morning after weigh in, and just stick with walking and yoga today... I didn't exercise this morning, I completely overslept, and ya know what, apparently that is what my body needed so its all good...6 -
Hi everyone, it seems I'm not the only person struggling with emotional or stress eating. I am also struggling to feel like a member of this group and have been on the fence about leaving your ranks so as not to weigh you down with my inability to get my head out of the fridge.
Anyways, just thought I'd share where my thoughts are at. Have a good day8 -
PW 158.0
CW 158.8 😢2 -
PW 158.2
CW 155.8
I know it's a good loss, but I still can't belive it is up that high. At the end of July I was so close to the 140s. August was rough.8 -
PW 173.2
CW 172.4
LTD 27.86 -
@FatSlayer1016 No such thing as weighing us down, it's a team and you are part of it if you wanna be, however you're feeling.
Emotional/ stress eating is a really tough thing to handle (I do it too) and we're all struggling with it together. I don't know if this will sound weird or negative but it actually really helps me to also hear when people are struggling because it makes me feel like I'm not alone in a group of people who are all perfect! I went to McDonald's drive thru twice this week. Today and yesterday have been better, partly thanks to support from this group, but tomorrow, who knows?
People on here seem to have gains some weeks and losses on others and it's no big deal. I hope you can find the strength to stay but if not I hope you find whatever way is right for you!
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I did write a long post the other day and then I turned my phone and it all went away!
@conleywoods I am so glad your power is back on. I loved you 5:30 flashlight workout with kids. Total dedication. I hope work is going well. I am so excited to see the kids on Monday, even though it's all going to be different.
@smcfall0215 moving alone is so stressful. Looking for a job and living to the basement just adds to it. Hang in there.
@steph1498 I don't think I could say my weigh in front of my husband.
@fatslayer1016 I am sorry you are struggling. I am not the best posting (especially when I turn my phone and the post disappears), but I do enjoy the accountability. I like that @Jugar calls me out to weigh in. I know she's listening. I have been in this group since January. I have consistently weighed in every week and I can look back at it. I totally brought the group down in Aug with my 6 pound weight gain. It happens. This month, I will do better.Before this gain, I had pretty much been maintaining, with some body recomposition. I am definitely not helping with the green, but I still feel supported by everyone.6 -
@jugar Friday Weigh-In
PW (Previous Weight): 173.8
CW (Current Weight): 173.8
Slow and steady wins the race?4 -
Wow lots of struggles out there @FatSlayer1016 I use to worry about literally weighing the team down too. Yes we compete with other teams. I really feel we are people first here. When I say people, I mean real people with ups and downs and imperfect moments. You have permission to put you first and you get to go at your own pace. We are all here to help each other and prioritize our health. It takes a lot of time to change habits and that's okay.
@SMcFall0215 Moving is the worst. I deeply despise everything about moving. Being stuck in a basement also rough. Hang in there and this to shall pass. Hopefully you can get hired and get into a house. Take care of yourself in the mean time!
@evangsimmons170 We were without power for almost 4 days. Still too long! It was mostly just bad timing since I started work and I kinda want to do my HAIR! Jeepers I go 6 months not needing to do my hair and the few days I do, poof no power. Thank goodness for clip in ponytails. That thing came in handy!
Last night we got some annoying news. We were told when we signed up for homeschool they would buy whatever curriculum we wanted but now they won't buy the one we picked for my kindergartener. I am in super ticked off mama bear mode at the moment. If my kids are generating dollars for the district but not accessing a building or a Teacher why can't we use dollars for their stuff. Wah wah wah. I know this isn't a major problem but I'm still mad.
I'm off today and I plan to do most of my workouts during my weekends. The plan is to take 2 rest days during the work week and get 2 work week workouts in. I'm more of a weekend warrior type anyway and it takes the pressure off during the week.5 -
Hey Team - Happy Friday!
The weekend's here and I am always happy on a Friday!
I try hard to read the team feed, but this week's been a little bit crazy. However, I'm sitting on my sofa with my laptop and taking a break, so here I am!
@evangsimmons170 I'm so happy to hear that you're on the mend - take good care of yourself!
@SMcFall0215 I feel for you - moving, looking for a new job and living in the basement with your family and pets - no wonder you're so fed up! Just remember - time passes, and this too will pass.
@conleywoods Hurrah for power! And woe betide those school district peeps if they continue with their nonsense! Sounds like stern words would be in order.
@FatSlayer1016 Please stay! I've had an awful run recently and despite feeling dreadfully guilty about being repeatedly in the red, I know that I'm supported by the rest of this group. It makes it all the more sweet when I make the occasional green weeks!
@spyro88 Note to self - don't go skiing!
Tomorrow I will finish this 12 week Heather Robertson challenge that I started in June. It's been challenging, but I've managed to stay the course. I'm a lot stronger and I can finally do 5 proper push ups! But my added muscle has translated to higher scale readings. So I'm looking forward to doing something different next week.
Last week I started two new things -
Hello Fresh deliveries (3 meals a week) which I reckon will help me with my portion control - at least three times a week.
Noom - I'm still working out if this is worth it and I have it on a two-week trial. I will probably sign up for 6 months after the trial, if only to say that I have given it a good go!
I have once again started to restrict my consumption of news as it's so ghastly at the moment, so I only endure 30 minutes of early evening news.
Have a good weekend, Friends!4
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