Weight No More - September 2020 Team Chat
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step total for August 30 20,031
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@mainebeachbum any clue what part of Czechoslovakia? I was born there in 1986 and lived there (Slovakia) for 25years. I currently live in the usa though1
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@debbiewsharpe I use ZERO fasting app. Yes, sleep time counts towards fasting. Search on YouTube Dr Berg intermittent fasting, he has a lot of short videos1
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Username: mainebeachbum
Weigh In Day: Monday
PW (Previous Weight): 240.8 lbs
CW (Current Weight): 239.2 lbs
LTD (Loss to Date): 22.8 lbs5 -
User ID: KristieJC
Week Number: Week 1
Previous weight: 197.2
Current weight: 199.15 -
08/30 steps 43051
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Check in for Sunday
Food-logged and under
Water-80 oz
Exercise-Bike 40 min, kayak 45 min, walked 30 min and PT
Great day yesterday. In fact, I had a great week. I got my kitten in gear (I just will say it since they will switch it to kitten anyway) I have been consistent with planning, logging, 14 hour IF, exercise, water and sleep. I am striving to make a healthy routine and stick with it. Consistency is my problem.
I am heading out to go Geocaching with a friend. We have been trying to do this all summer. It is a beautiful day again, no humidity so it will be a perfect day to do it. We are going to lunch too but I already planned ahead and know what I am getting. She is a little more optimistic than I am, we are going to Cape May and I would be surprised if we get a seat. If we end up grabbing food at WaWa I also have a plan for that Lol! It should be a nice day. I plan to bike and kayak later.
Hope everyone has a nice end to August! I don't know where the summer went! (Wish the time we were quarantined went as quickly
Congratulations Team Weight No More! Winners for August! I wish I could take some credit for that but August wasn't the best for me. I couldn't be prouder of you all and our big losers who are really winners! I am also proud of everyone regardless if you gained or lost. You are still here and trying. Let's have an awesome September!
Welcome @long_for_meand and @kandi3570!
@Cafelelia Awesome goals for September. I especially like the closet cleanout. I think that is a big NSV to be in the position to go through your clothes and get rid of the clothes that are too big! Soon you will be at goal and have a new wardrobe!
@twyla77 Nice job maintaining! Hope all is well.
@ljdanny Love your goals for September!
@CassieGetsFit2013 Nice loss! Good luck at your appointment today
@kandi3570 Welcome! I think you are going to be a great addition to our team! I look forward to getting to know you. Great goals for September too.
@KUMEcyclingteam What?! No cheerleading costume?! Are you sure it wasn't hanging behind the super hero costume? Lol! Glad to see you are back, we missed you!
@1theresamcvean Nice goals for September!
@mainebeachbum I think our team is going to be a great fit for you. I am happy you are here. Great goals for September too! Nice loss too!
@Melzz19 You should be proud! What a great month! I think September is going to be just as successful for you.
@KristieJC Hope all is going well
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sleepymom5 wrote: »
Since I caught up last night with everything, I am keeping this short. I am getting out to enjoy this beautiful weather today. I have a friend who is coming to dinner this evening so I am going to attempt to make Pesto chicken bruschetta . Those who have been on this team already know that cooking is not my thing Lol! I am already trying to figure out if I can just use jarred Pesto instead of making that part of the recipe.
I will let you know how it turns out.
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@minstrelofsarcasm It didn't hit me until I read your introduction that you were just diagnosed with MS in December. Wow! You are amazing! You are so active and healthy. I would have had a pity party for a while which obviously doesn't change things. I need to go read that blog!
I need an update on that bruschetta!
A pity party? Oh, I most definitely had one of those. It lasted for a good couple weeks, but then I ran out of Oreos and I noticed that people were getting bored whenever I complained... so I had to stop and reevaluate. I think some of my pity party even made it onto my blog, unless I was smart and found a way to censor myself (found it!). I know that I talked myself down from my pity party here and came to terms with what was going on here. It's been a journey, but I've been through hard things before, and I'll go through them again. Just pretending to be the person I want to be until someday that just becomes who I am.
Hi! I’m sorry I missed last weeks weigh-in!
Happens to the best of us! We're glad you're back on it with us!sleepymom5 wrote: »
I am heading out to go Geocaching with a friend. We have been trying to do this all summer. It is a beautiful day again, no humidity so it will be a perfect day to do it. We are going to lunch too but I already planned ahead and know what I am getting. She is a little more optimistic than I am, we are going to Cape May and I would be surprised if we get a seat. If we end up grabbing food at WaWa I also have a plan for that Lol! It should be a nice day. I plan to bike and kayak later.
I always forget to do the research ahead of time for when I go to restaurants, so I'm impressed that you did it for two! How was your food? How did everything go?2 -
Sunday check in
I had a great day yesterday. Was on plan, did IF, some walking & got together an exercise plan for the month. I took August off from counting & measuring. I feel rested and it feels good getting back into it. My boys and I have been cleaning their rooms & organized their school supplies, so they are ready for school year. I continued my closet edit. It is time consuming as I am trying everything on, but it is a nice project and feels like a really good NSV. The weather is breaking here in Toronto, and it is my favorite time of year. Very warm during the day and cooler at night. It is hay fever season which is not good for me, but my allergies seemed to have lessened in recent years.
Hurray team, we came in first in the August challenge!
@minstrelofsarcasm - I literally lol’d (and choked on my coffee) when I read your line “I ran out of Oreos”. Only you could make me laugh about dealing with an MS diagnosis. You are awesome!
@KUMEcyclingteam - Welcome back! As you are the only guy on the team, I thought that you shaved your legs to fit in!
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Happy Monday, everyone!
You've got this!2 -
Monday check in:
Met my weekly weight loss goal (yay!)
Habit tracker complete:
-64 oz H2O
-walked 30 min (had to separate it but combined >30 min)
-12,000+ steps (had to march in place for 7 minutes before crawling into bed, but hey, whatever works!)
-tomorrow’s meals planned and prelogged
@lenka1 my family is from Stare Hamry, someday I hope to visit
@Cafelelia I also have started some closet cleaning/shopping. It’s nice to have “new” clothes. Soon I’ll have to go to the basement and start going through the totes of clothes!
Happy September tomorrow!3 -
debbiewsharpe
Monday
PW 128.8
CW 128 LTD
LTD 46 lbs.
goal zone 125-129
127 is my "magic number" - the number I use to stop eating sweets and get back on track!
step total 22,109
busy this morning then Dentist appointment this afternoon, I hope to catch up with everyone tomorrow!
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Well today was a Monday for sure had some issues getting some contractors squared away to dig. Four wheeler I use for the long pipeline project I have going on had flat tires which was kinda a blessing since I got more steps in by walking but getting on and off the four wheeler every 100 feet for a mile gets a lot of steps too 😂. Had to kick a pipeline guy off the pipeline project so he wouldn’t run over my flags and destroy them all (again).
I did get off early and it wasn’t too bad a day just a bit crazy. Food wasn’t the greatest but was still under my calorie goal set by MFP Going to plan a better day tomorrow for meals.
I did have a little NSV had to go get a new belt today mine was on the last hole and was getting a little lose 😊
Also a pic from the badlands trip I did with my friend not last weekend but the weekend before 😊
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Monday’s check in. Yes Its Tuesday. Im still figuring out how to post here.
I was over my step goal at 13560.
I had just under 1400 calories and only 20% carbs.
So I did well!!
It was a hectic day. I had to work over and then hurry to get my daughter to a volleyball game. And they were repaving my road right in front of my house. My daughter had said we had to leave by 20 after. So I’m stuck behind a flagger until 9 after. Basically I kinda yelled at both flaggers because I had to go around. Whipped in my neighbors drive because I couldn’t get anywhere near my own and walked to my house. It was 22 after and my daughter acts like I’m crazy and shrugs her shoulders. She said we have time. Lmao and I’m panicking. 🙄 Then I ended up at my moms while she stayed for the other team games and raided her fridge. So staying under calories and not eating carbs was an accomplishment. 😁2 -
@Melzz19 -
Love the NSV! I'm still on the last notch on my belt, and I'm honestly a little relieved I haven't had to purchase a new one yet. A trip to the store means pain for my wallet.
@kandi3570 -
Post here however makes sense for you! Feel free to post check-ins on the day, the morning after, every couple days, once a week... It's a world of possibilities.
I never manage to stay within my dietary goals whenever I raid anyone else's fridge. I usually have the rationale of "these calories don't count if I didn't pay for the food" and shrug it off, haha. Good on you for managing a stressful situation without overdoing it!1 -
08/31 steps 72311
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I have had a busy start to September and way behind on my support of this great team. Welcome to the new members @long_for_me and @kandi3570. I have been here only a month and am still trying to get the hang of it. It is a great group! Congratulations to all the winners in August. I had no idea that I actually helped the team, I thought my ups and downs was hurting.
@minstrelofsarcasm
Great goals for September! I can’t even imaging 1.5 gallons of water, good luck and I feel positive that with your positive mindset you will reach all of your goals. Pulling for you!!!! Love your thought processes, I need to go to someone else fridge and graze.
@pacsn6
Chemo and a diet, you are amazing! Prayers for the 15 pounds you want to lose and for your treatments and recovery.
@TeresaW1020
Thanks for the Habit Tracker, if helped to keep me focused in August and will continue in September.
@mainbeachbum
Welcome to the team, I have only been here 1 month and still figuring my way around. Breaking the ankle and losing weight is certainly a win. Great goals for September. Good luck. I am also on the habit tracker. 22.8 pounds is a great loss, congrats. LOVE that your walked in place to get those steps in. I do that often. When I am near a big number I just have to reach it. OCD
@x¬X_PhoenixRising_Xx
Congrats on your 22.9 pounds lost. Your story is amazing, eating disorders, migraines and dieting must be hard but you are handling like a champ. Good luck on your continued success.
@Cafelelia
Good goals for September! I am trying IF and managed 15 hours for 2 days but may drop it back a little and slowly work my way up. Getting rid of the clothes is a great idea. I was a yoyo dieter because I knew I could go back to the bigger clothes. I finally got rid of them all and now when I gain a pound or two I know I need to cut back. Good luck on the school year.
@ljdanny
Great walking, good to be in this part of the challenge with you.
@CassieGetsFit2013
Nice loss and good luck with your appointment. As far as the memory, I am also dealing with that. Lots of lists and apps on my phone for reminders. I use Alexa for timers when cooking.
@kandi3570
Yes indeed, if I can do it you can too! Stick with your goals, stay away from the pop, and keep up with the walking. You WILL succeed. The volleyball story was hilarious.
@melaniedscott
I pray that your doctor’s appointment goes well and that the dizziness is something easily
treatable.
@KUMEcyclingteam
Loved the picture, sure looked like a relaxing day. Congrats of reaching your fist goal and Good luck on your second goal! I look forward to getting to know you.
@Melzz19
Congratulations on your engagement, exciting time for you. I love your active lifestyle and all the fun outdoor activities. Good luck on reaching our goals this month. You JOB sounds like FUN. Love the new belt NSV.
@hope002
Thanks for the information about the app and the youtube video. I am giving it a shot.
I managed 15 hours but may set my goal for this month at 13.
@KristaJC
I hope to get to know you better.
@Brown6267
I am enjoying the walking challenge with you. I got a LOT of steps last month, it will probably be less in September but I will keep on trying.
@sleepymom5
Good job on the planning and logging and 14 hour IF. I am trying that this month, we will see how it goes. Routine and consistency sure is the KEY!
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@debbiewsharpe Thanks for the prayers.
I was actually hoping that I would lose weight on chemo like most people do but it never made me feel sick. Actually my appetite improved and I was eating everything I could get my hands on, somehow maintaining my weight through that. Since the doctor changed the regimen to keytruda (immunotherapy not chemo) my appetite is back to my usual low appetite so not eating as much. I just hope the cancer shrinks with this stuff and everything else gets back to normal.4 -
Monday check in
Good day yesterday and it was a busy one. My meals were on plan, I was definitely following my hunger and fullness queues. When I do that, I really do stop eating earlier than anticipated and realize that some portions are too large. It is something that I continue to work on. I cut my younger son’s hair in the backyard at the end of the day. The barber shops are open, but he does not want to go. He squirmed a lot but I managed to give him a decent haircut. Still working on my older son and his electronics habit. Like many teens, he became overly reliant on electronics for his social life during lockdown. We will get there. Hockey is starting for the boys, although we are still waiting on official protocols from their league. Like school, it brings mixed feelings of uneasiness and normalcy all at the same time. Hope that everyone has a good day!
@pacsnc6 - I have been been praying for you too and will continue to do so. I loved hearing about your 50th!1 -
Hi all,
Woot, shiny new thread (where on earth is the year going??). Welcome to our new members x
@sleepymom5 - that's totally my kind of cooking, any kind of shortcut, readymade version possible is good with me. I love pesto but have never made it from scratch lol. Hope you have fun geocaching - I always fancied giving that a go.
@CassieGetsFit14 - memory loss is a common yet under-mentioned symptom of anxiety and similar disorders so probably a connection in there. I'm useless at remembering things as well - though it's very selective, I can perfectly recall something from 10 years ago but trying to remember what I went into the kitchen for? I do lists, lists and more lists. Good luck with your appointment
@KUMEcyclingteam - looking good nice to see you back
Weigh in
username - podperson1
week - 1
PW - 175.4
CW - 177.4
That's ok, I was expecting a big gain as have been eating junk all week. Been a very low mood week so have been kinda hibernating. I have a bad habit of using this to spiral into nasty guilt/shame patterns so this time am just going to let it go. As my therapist keeps trying to tell me, sometimes you need to be a bit kinder to yourself It's a new week, new month and all that. Think am going to go very low cal/clean food for a day or two as I like to have a bit of a reset and then just back onto the normal plan. Hopefully the numbers will be going back in the right direction next week! 3 -
Check in for Monday
Food-logged and on target
Water-80oz
Exercise-walked 30 min, PT
Great day yesterday! Fun too! I was proud of myself at lunch. I stuck to my plan at lunch, I got a lobster salad sandwich served with fruit, it was delicious! I did eat the whole thing but...get this...I stopped half way through and checked my hunger. I was still hungry so I ate to 3/4 and checked again. Still not full so I ate the rest. I was satisfied not stuffed when I was finished. For those who don't know me too well yet, this is something I am working on. Usually I blow though the meal, I am stuffed and forgot I was even supposed to be checking my hunger scale.
Busy day today. I am heading back to Pa until Thursday afternoon. I have to get my haircut and Daisy needs to get groomed. (I had the wrong date last week for Daisy's grooming). I want to get a bike and kayak ride in before I leave. I also want to get a few things done around the house so I won't get out until later this afternoon. I will check in with you all tomorrow xo
@minstrelofsarcasm Thank you for taking the time to tag the entries in your blog. All I can say is Wow! You are amazing girl! I actually copied some parts to send to my son Dan. His good friend was diagnosed with MS a little before you were. I think what you wrote will help him understand a little better although I know everyone is different. The bruschetta didn't happen, my friend couldn't make it but I have the recipe saved and will definitely make it at some point.
@Cafelelia I am glad you were able to rest and reset in August. I know you have a good plan moving forward. Let's have an awesome September! I am sure the boys are excited about hockey starting up. I am glad they are finding a way for the boys to play safely. I know they have missed playing and you have missed cheering them on.
@1theresamcvean I sent you a message with my starting weight earlier this am. I was hoping you would get it quicker. Love the post! Perfect for the new month!
@mainebeachbum Fantastic day yesterday! I have marched before bed to get my steps in too! Lol!
@debbiewsharpe You are almost back to your magic number! Hope you have a great day!
@Melzz19 Your job sounds so interesting! Love the pic from your hike with your friend. Beautiful!
@kandi3570 What a great day! Keeping it all together with the stress of the construction! Give yourself a pat on the back girl!
@pacsnc6 Prayers that this regimen shrinks the cancer. Sending hugs too of course!
@podperson01 You should try geocaching. It is a lot of fun and depending where you go, great exercise. I makes hiking a lot more fun Lol!3 -
@sleepymom5 -
Aw, shucks! Thank you! If your son, or his friend, need someone to chat to about it, feel free to send them my way. I've noticed that a lot of us young folks don't want to chat to anyone born before 1980 about MS because there's a completely different stigma towards it these days. I'm not necessarily hip to the lingo of the cool kids anymore, but I'm still "with it". And also, I'm a scientist, so I've done oodles of research about my condition - I've enjoyed chatting with my neurologist about recent studies regarding MS.
But yeah, when you make that bruschetta, I'm formally requesting pictures. And if it turns out tasty, I'll also be needing the recipe. Please, and thank you.3 -
13-14 hours is a good start. If you feel like you can't do it, try low carb for a few days (no flour and sugar). It really helped me. I'm still doing high fat low carb most daysdebbiewsharpe wrote: »@hope002
Thanks for the information about the app and the youtube video. I am giving it a shot.
I managed 15 hours but may set my goal for this month at 13.
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Mon and Tues check in
I haven't been counting calories. Just trying to eat more mindfully and watch carbs and get in more protein. Doing ok with it so far.
Not enough water and no exercise. Gotta get back to working on this!
When my boss asked if I wanted any extra OT, I told him I would do the mandatory OT but didn't want to do any extra this week. I said my body was tired and I needed a break. He laughed and said he understood. Hopefully we won't have to work Friday night because then we will have a 3 day weekend for Labor Day.4 -
It has been a great Tuesday. I walked 20,858 steps and it is not bedtime yet. We grilled chicken tonight, new red potatoes, corn on the cob, slaw and french bread. I did NOT prepare a dessert. I made a deal with myself, if I do well all week I will bake my favorite lemon pie this weekend. I had blackberries for my snack tonight. If I put my steps down for the whole week, I am assuming that it will be for August 30-September 5 and I would list each day on the 5th? Who do I check with to see if reporting weekly is OK? I always get several hundred more steps after reporting each day. I cut the computer and phone off while watching TV with my husband.
@pacsnc6 I sure hope and pray the immunotherapy is just what you need. Just make sure that you eat enough to keep your body healing. I don't think I have ever had a time of low appetite.
@Cafelelia
I am still in my childhood mindset of cleaning my plate! I need to use hunger as my guide. I think I will start using a salad plate instead of a dinner plate, that usually tricks my mind into making me think I had a whole plate full of food. Teens and electronics, especially these last 5 months. I think a lot of adults are also addicted to phone watching. Good to hear that the boys will be able to play. Enjoy it!
@podperson1
Every time we turn that calendar page we are getting a fresh new start. You can do it!
@sleepymom5
second person tonight talking about letting hunger be our guide. I REALLY need to remember that. Hope you got your bike and kayak rides in today.
hope002
I am cutting back on sweets this week so that should help with the carbs. I will plan for 13 hours this week. I will try to stay busy tonight so that I won't think about eating, In the morning I am fine, once I have my coffee. I can easily wait until 12:00 to eat.
tryingagain5
good that your boss understands and has a sense of humor. I am sure you will get back on track. Where there is desire, there will be results.
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Tuesday check-in:
Habit tracker 3 out of 4 today: drank my water, walked 30 min (21+26 minutes), and prelogged for tomorrow. I got 11,022 steps so not quite 12,000 today.
Kind of a “meh” day today, nothing bad happened, but I’m not full of energy. It was a beautiful evening walking the dog tonight, but I just wanted to get inside to go to bed. I was tired yesterday, too. Last night after I checked in here, I started to read and woke up sometime later asleep on my iPad! I have no idea what I read! Guess I’ll do that page again tonight! Lol. Anyway, I hope it passes soon!
I made me chuckle to see that other people have a touch of OCD and also will march in place to meet their step goal. 😊3 -
Update for Tuesday. I did well today 1100 calories and 12023 steps. Some of you are so active! 20000 steps! Congrats @sleepymom5.3
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@debbiewsharpe
My boss is a pretty good guy. He talks about being tired too and he's only 33. I've got a lot of years in him!😊
Thanks! I know I will! Just have to start doing what I know works for me.0 -
I had more to say but my phone freaked out! 😂. I have to check out your blog sometime @minstrelofsarcasm.
my Tuesday we got the post in for the covered patio. So one less construction thing! And that means the real work can start. Unfortunately it’s going to rain for a few days. My daughter is off on a family retreat with my mom for the next 5 days. I’m not sure what I’ll do with myself. But potentially I could get a lot done! I hope everyone has a great day tomorrow. 😁3 -
Today was good in terms of food and I got some work done finally. It's shaping up to be a good week.
I've always been a goal setter on Labour Day. They say it's the new New Year and I've always thought so. I guess it depends what part of the world you're in and whether school goes back and the weather eases off with the heat and humidity gone and cool evenings settling back in. That's what it's like here in Toronto.
The start of a new month is such a joy here. I just love reading everyone's introduction stories.
Big congratulations to @debbiewsharpe @Melzz19 and @KristieJC for leading the team in August! That must feel great. Congrats @goingape for four straight weeks in the green in August!
@debbiewsharpe The step totals go from Sunday to Saturday, and as I was away last week, I fell behind on reporting back/congratulating the team. Look out for that tomorrow morning. You are officially in goal zone and I'll send you a message this week in regards to that. I like that you turn off your technology every evening. That's such a good habit.
@mainebeachbum Great goals for September. Isn't being a grandmother great!
@xX_PhoenixRising_Xx I'm so happy that you've got a nice balance going on right now and the migraines aren't being triggered.
@pacsnc6 Happy Anniversary. I'm glad you had a nice celebration on Zoom and in real life. I love Ruth's Chris Steak House and haven't been for years.
@sleepymom5 Great goals and I do love hearing about your mindful eating. I did that at supper tonight. I had sushi and sashimi and weighed out a certain amount, ate it, felt good about having a little more. Now I have some for lunch tomorrow from what I saved. I so wish I could get out on a kayak. I normally do every summer but this summer was unusual to say the least. Your start weight is duly noted.
@Cafelelia I loved your post about balance and a sustainability plan. That's such a good way to look at it. Good luck editing your closet. I need to do that but it's not in the cards for September.
@twyla77 Great to see you back this week! A maintain is great. Hope you were enjoying the late summer.
@ljdanny Great goals for September. You've got this! I can just hear it in your voice.
@CassieGetsFit2013 Hugs to you and I hope your appointment went well. The testing with the psychologist should be interesting. I had that done once when I was in my twenties and the psychologist was so kind and thoughtful when he gave me the results. I remember being really interested even though, in the end, I already knew those things about me, just not in such an organized and official way. I hope you like both doctors. Let us know how it went.
@kandi3570 Great goals. I love your profile pic. You have a radiant smile.
@melaniedscott Good luck at the ENT and let us know how it goes. I really feel for you and am sending good vibes your way.
@KUMEcyclingteam I really missed your sense of humour. Welcome back for goal #2!
@mainebeachbum I can just picture you running between the telephone poles. That's the spirit...take care of your ankle too.
@Melzz19 I love reading about your job and adventures. Thanks for the badlands pic.
@KristieJC Think of your weigh-in as a maintain. You've had two great months in a row and fluctuations are part of the journey. You've got this!
@podperson1 I love that you're just letting that weigh-in go. I go up and down by amounts like that a few times a week and have been learning not to let it stop me. I love the concept of consciously being kinder to yourself. You deserve it!
@tryingagain5 Good to hear your boss was understanding. Now you can rest easy with your decision. That will go a long way to getting the sleep you need and to putting yourself first. It's funny that he says he's tired too and he's just 33.
Good night all!!
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