Downsizers - September 2020 Team Chat
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Are there any foods you have to avoid as you can’t stop at one? What are some alternatives you have found for this food item?
Chips was my downfall when I was not keto/low carb...I would eat the entire bag .... Now I can bring them into the house for my daughter and not even care .... my downfall now is still pistachios but I do measure them ...Next time I buy them I will just but them without the shell1 -
@lindamtuck20- I too have to avoid sodium, you don't realize how much is in everything until you start reading labels. I have a dumb question- how is everyone recording all their steps? Should I get an app and carry a cell phone around all day? I'm new to the cell phone world, just got one.......I know, hard to believe. But still trying to figure it out. I did walk the past 4 days, 2 miles each day. But should I also be counting all the other walking I do all day, around the yard etc?1
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@lindamtuck20- I too have to avoid sodium, you don't realize how much is in everything until you start reading labels. I have a dumb question- how is everyone recording all their steps? Should I get an app and carry a cell phone around all day? I'm new to the cell phone world, just got one.......I know, hard to believe. But still trying to figure it out. I did walk the past 4 days, 2 miles each day. But should I also be counting all the other walking I do all day, around the yard etc?
I have an app on my phone called Pacer. As long as my phone is in my pocket it's counting steps. So not only am I getting credit for my steps on my walks but also while I'm cleaning the house, taking my son to school, putting away laundry, etc.0 -
Daily Post Sept 1
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Exercise Yes
Steps 9519
Water 128oz
Weight Lifting- Got a tentative routine scheduled out for three days a week and did a chest/abs lift.
Decluttering- Got my son's books put on his new shelf, pulled everything out of his closet and reorganized it all into his storage bins. Took the clothes that don't fit him anymore from his closet to the downstairs storage room. Just need to do his dresser.
Got most of my steps during the day just cleaning the house and playing with the kids. Was watching my niece too, it's funny how having an extra kid here makes me move more. Did 20 minutes on the treadmill at night to finish off my steps for the day.
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When you see a hug on your post it is me... I put that so I know that I entered your steps onto the spreadsheet
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Are there any foods you have to avoid as you can’t stop at one? What are some alternatives you have found for this food item?
Crackers! They do not come into my house anymore. Now I eat Cheerios as a snack. They are fairly low in calories and I can make them last forever by eating them one at a time.2 -
@lindamtuck20- I too have to avoid sodium, you don't realize how much is in everything until you start reading labels. I have a dumb question- how is everyone recording all their steps? Should I get an app and carry a cell phone around all day? I'm new to the cell phone world, just got one.......I know, hard to believe. But still trying to figure it out. I did walk the past 4 days, 2 miles each day. But should I also be counting all the other walking I do all day, around the yard etc?
I use a Fitbit but @Tazaria87 has a great suggestion for an app. For the days you didn’t have your phone 1mile is approximately 2000 steps. So for each day you would have 4000 steps. Megan @Megan_smartiepants1970 can enter the 4000 steps for the last few days in the spreadsheet.1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Are there any foods you have to avoid as you can’t stop at one? What are some alternatives you have found for this food item?
Biscuits , chocolate bars and spread, tortilla chips and crisps, crunchy nuts oat cereals , granola....
Oh my I don't know what it is about those but my brain is off around them .And I won't sleep till the pack is gone. So yeah have been trying lately not to let it get home.1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Are there any foods you have to avoid as you can’t stop at one? What are some alternatives you have found for this food item?
Crackers! They do not come into my house anymore. Now I eat Cheerios as a snack. They are fairly low in calories and I can make them last forever by eating them one at a time.
I too love crackers Especially the salt and pepper ones McJacobs. I can really eat way too much of those too.1 -
@mari_moulin - wishing you a speedy recovery
@lindamtuck2018 - I can’t function before coffee either. Great job!
@Megan_smartiepants1970 - I’m so glad you are pain free. Thank you for stepping up and co-leading our team.
@Tazaria87 - way to stick to your step goal!
@onward1 - stacking wood is definitely a work out. It must feel good to get all of that accomplished
@28Haveitall2020 - nice loss!
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »@lindamtuck20- I too have to avoid sodium, you don't realize how much is in everything until you start reading labels. I have a dumb question- how is everyone recording all their steps? Should I get an app and carry a cell phone around all day? I'm new to the cell phone world, just got one.......I know, hard to believe. But still trying to figure it out. I did walk the past 4 days, 2 miles each day. But should I also be counting all the other walking I do all day, around the yard etc?
I use a Fitbit but @Tazaria87 has a great suggestion for an app. For the days you didn’t have your phone 1mile is approximately 2000 steps. So for each day you would have 4000 steps. Megan @Megan_smartiepants1970 can enter the 4000 steps for the last few days in the spreadsheet.lindamtuck2018 wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Are there any foods you have to avoid as you can’t stop at one? What are some alternatives you have found for this food item?
Crackers! They do not come into my house anymore. Now I eat Cheerios as a snack. They are fairly low in calories and I can make them last forever by eating them one at a time.
I make keto crackers using Sargento smokehouse cheddar cheese with Everything but the bagel sesame seasoning ... I also make crackers using a dough called Fathead which is mozzrella cheese and cream cream ..I use it for crackers, pizza etc .. I will add her steps to the spreadsheet right now 1 -
I am off to run errands 1
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Check-in for Tuesday 9/1
Steps: 7838
Calories: under
Water: 94oz
Rings (Apple Watch): all closed
The scale went in the right direction but needs to go a little further to get to the low where it was this week. Trying to focus on staying within my macros today.
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Okay here are my steps!
August 31: 6,432
September 1: 5,135
September 2: 3,439
Food has been terrible lately, I haven't really prepped. Today was supposed to be my day off, but my mom got stood up at her job and was all alone so I went in to help her there. I was primarily doing desk work so I didn't get to do too much today.
I am realizing that I am very tired with my new schedule. (i mapped it out and I have 5 days, well 4 days now off between both facilities for the month) Sleep hasn't been great so blehhh.
Saturday is my next non-work day so I am going to catch up on sleep and meal prep and get my life back on track! I will check-in tomorrow once I get home! Have a great night and day guys!
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@lindamtuck2018
Question regarding your steps. I am not sure if I have your Sunday steps. Can you confirm them for me?[/quote]
1161 steps
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Scorpiogirl70
Weigh in Day is Monday
Treadmill 1 mile --- Yes
Water (60 oz) -- 32 ounces
Workout 3x week -- Tues Sept 1-yes, Wed Sept 2-yes
2000 steps -- 3990 steps today
Logged all food/drink -- yes1 -
ScorpioGirl70 wrote: »@lindamtuck2018
Question regarding your steps. I am not sure if I have your Sunday steps. Can you confirm them for me?
1161 steps
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Thank you for confirming Nancy 0 -
Daily Post Wednesday
Track: Yes
Calories: Over but I didn’t log my exercise
Exercise: short walk this morning and a long one this evening
Day: pretty good day, worked in the office which was nice. Snacked too much after dinner tho so gotta reel that in.
Water: 12/10
Steps: 14,9563 -
Hi everyone! I thought I'd come skidding in here just before the deadline, but somehow I missed that it's already after midnight.
Username: missgyst
Weigh-in day: Wednesday
Previous weight: 209
Current weight: 207.6
Loss to date: 24.2 lbs
I'm not going to participate in the step challenge this month, even though I'm still going to do my best to hit my steps daily. I'm a new college student at 46, haha! The first month has had me like a chicken without a head, trying to find time to fit everything into my day. I went so far as to delete almost all of my social media in an effort to remove distractions, but the two things I'm not giving up are this group and the Stanley Cup playoffs!
I hope everyone is well and I'm sorry I've been MIA for so long! 4 -
Hi everyone! I thought I'd come skidding in here just before the deadline, but somehow I missed that it's already after midnight.
Username: missgyst
Weigh-in day: Wednesday
Previous weight: 209
Current weight: 207.6
Loss to date: 24.2 lbs
I'm not going to participate in the step challenge this month, even though I'm still going to do my best to hit my steps daily. I'm a new college student at 46, haha! The first month has had me like a chicken without a head, trying to find time to fit everything into my day. I went so far as to delete almost all of my social media in an effort to remove distractions, but the two things I'm not giving up are this group and the Stanley Cup playoffs!
I hope everyone is well and I'm sorry I've been MIA for so long!
Great loss Missgyst ....Good luck with college ..Happy to know that you are not giving up this amazing group ... 1 -
9/2 Steps: 10,3001
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
Are there any foods you have to avoid as you can’t stop at one? What are some alternatives you have found for this food item?
Chocolates, biscuits... I prefer not to buy them and eat from friends/family. If I start I don't wanna stop until the bag/bar/box is finished.1 -
Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »When you see a hug on your post it is me... I put that so I know that I entered your steps onto the spreadsheet
Cool! I'm lucking hugs in real life so it is a good way to receive one0 -
Steps
1 September 5.017 steps
2 September 11.202 steps
I'm finally eating a bit more. Not the best options variety wise but at least yesterday f.e. I had my 5 meals!
I need to try to control my stress levels. Yesterday watching RuPaulDragRace helped me a looooot. It's something that makes me instantly happy and forget about all the 💩 And a plus point is that is one of the only ways to make me be sitting on my own 🍑 for a bit.
Today I was checking my grafics and it is really different to see the "progress " of this 100 days in MFP and my "Progress " since 2010.
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Day: September 1
1) Eat 5 healthy meals. ❌
2) Eat 1600 calories (or try at least more than 1200)❌
3) Do 8.000 steps. My Samsung Galaxy Fit broke and I keep forgetting to wear my phone with me to count the steps.❌
4) Do something creative, fun, for at least 30 minutes 5 days a week.✔
5) Try to talk to myself as I would talk to someone else, with good words, positive and motivating myself.❌1 -
Day: September 2
1) Eat 5 healthy meals. ✔
2) Eat 1600 calories (or try at least more than 1200)✔
3) Do 8.000 steps. My Samsung Galaxy Fit broke and I keep forgetting to wear my phone with me to count the steps.✔
4) Do something creative, fun, for at least 30 minutes 5 days a week. ✔
5) Try to talk to myself as I would talk to someone else, with good words, positive and motivating myself.❌1 -
Day Wednesday 2nd Sept
Steps - 4532
Calories - slightly over but not by much3 -
Check-in for Tuesday 9/1
Steps: 7838
Calories: under
Water: 94oz
Rings (Apple Watch): all closed
The scale went in the right direction but needs to go a little further to get to the low where it was this week. Trying to focus on staying within my macros today.
Great job on the goals. I thought about getting an Apple Watch when my Fitbit died back the spring. How do you find it?Okay here are my steps!
August 31: 6,432
September 1: 5,135
September 2: 3,439
Food has been terrible lately, I haven't really prepped. Today was supposed to be my day off, but my mom got stood up at her job and was all alone so I went in to help her there. I was primarily doing desk work so I didn't get to do too much today.
I am realizing that I am very tired with my new schedule. (i mapped it out and I have 5 days, well 4 days now off between both facilities for the month) Sleep hasn't been great so blehhh.
Saturday is my next non-work day so I am going to catch up on sleep and meal prep and get my life back on track! I will check-in tomorrow once I get home! Have a great night and day guys!
You are a very busy lady! Once you get your meal prep done and some sleep things should even out. Two more days till Saturday!ScorpioGirl70 wrote: »Scorpiogirl70
Weigh in Day is Monday
Treadmill 1 mile --- Yes
Water (60 oz) -- 32 ounces
Workout 3x week -- Tues Sept 1-yes, Wed Sept 2-yes
2000 steps -- 3990 steps today
Logged all food/drink -- yes
Awesome job on your goals!Daily Post Wednesday
Track: Yes
Calories: Over but I didn’t log my exercise
Exercise: short walk this morning and a long one this evening
Day: pretty good day, worked in the office which was nice. Snacked too much after dinner tho so gotta reel that in.
Water: 12/10
Steps: 14,956
After supper is my downfall for snacking too! All I know is I am going to keep trying to break that habit.Hi everyone! I thought I'd come skidding in here just before the deadline, but somehow I missed that it's already after midnight.
Username: missgyst
Weigh-in day: Wednesday
Previous weight: 209
Current weight: 207.6
Loss to date: 24.2 lbs
I'm not going to participate in the step challenge this month, even though I'm still going to do my best to hit my steps daily. I'm a new college student at 46, haha! The first month has had me like a chicken without a head, trying to find time to fit everything into my day. I went so far as to delete almost all of my social media in an effort to remove distractions, but the two things I'm not giving up are this group and the Stanley Cup playoffs!
I hope everyone is well and I'm sorry I've been MIA for so long!
Nice loss! I think that is amazing you have gone back to college. I am glad you keep us in your crazy busy life. I hope things settle and you get into a routine.0 -
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Wednesday’s check in
Calories: over
Exercise: none
Water: ✅
Steps: 3,674
DBF: 0
Starting my ending the binge cycle again today. I hate how I feel the next day especially when I have binged on carbs. I am still pretty sore today. We are having more work done on the apartment tomorrow and I have no choice but to get a lot prepared today. I hope they finish tomorrow and I can get my place back in order.
Today’s goals
1. No binge eating
2. Do prep for apartment work3
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