Weight No More - September 2020 Team Chat
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Yesterday my husband and I took a couple miles or so hike in Rollingview Park on Falls Lake in Durham, NC, just a few miles from home. We took a trail through the forest with lots of rock and downed trees so very slow progress. We saw some orange mushrooms and some animal tracks - maybe bear? Then we came home for a bowl of ice cream!
Today I walked for about 25 minutes by myself in the neighborhood. I really should walk every day like this.
What a great two days, Patsy. That must feel nice and normal in the midst of your 2020.1 -
Gosh, you guys, I've had a stressful situation come up. In addition to the business launch, I took on a student since Wendy is back home in Vietnam and it's like a bad movie. I should preface this by saying that I love, love, love hosting students. I like cooking and looking after people. It's less lonely since I live alone.
Anyway, this one misrepresented her age and her student status and is the houseguest from *kitten*. I have a plan to get her out of here by Thursday but not without some great effort on behalf of at least four people and possibly a crisis team. One of my long-time neighbours has known her since she was a baby and tells me she has a history of showing up and not leaving.
This was supposed to be a three-day stay and we are on day 15. She isn't allowed to stay at any of her parents or step-parents' (of quite good means) homes. After four days, I completely understood why. Although she represented herself as a student and looks and acts very young, she is 36 years old. That said, she was in university until just a year ago. Slow going, I guess.
She has somehow mistaken me for her roommate and, if that were the case (in the crazy likelihood that I would want a roommate at this stage in my life), she would be the roommate from *kitten.* I do not have time for this. What an unnecessary stress this has been. I'm so distracted.
If I were a fiction or television writer, I would never have dreamed this up. It's going to make for some hilarious storytelling in the future. E.g. She asked if she could shower at 3:00 a.m. and whether I could keep my grandchildren (3 years and 16 months) out at the park all day when they come once a week. *Eyeroll.*
This is a great test in avoiding stress eating
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@1theresamcvean ohhh no! That doesn’t sound good at all. You have a fraud in your house. Yes dogs are easier than people. I would boot her out if she misrepresented herself. She sounds like she’ll do nothing but take advantage. Get her out as quick as you can.0
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Tuesday check in
Steps 9400
Calories 1100
I made hamburgers tonight and smothered them with onions mushrooms and cheese. It was very good. Ihad a slower day at work. And my ankle is thankful for it. I haven’t had to take ibuprofen since lunch so I should be Golden tomorrow. 😁. Well ladies it’s R and R time on the couch until bedtime. I hope you all have a good day tomorrow. I have a back to back volleyball then football games so I’ll be busy. I’m trying to add myself to the October habit tracker but it won’t load anything. I’m done for the day I’ll try again tomorrow.
@tryingagain5 it’s nice to run into old family friends. I’m glad you got to see your moms friend. Even though I’m sure it brought up memories and those can sometimes be hard. But you two obviously have a bond that time doesn’t affect. I hope you enjoy your workout with your trainer tomorrow.2 -
Tuesday check in
Steps 7220
Walk 18 minutes
Water 56 oz
Food half prelogged (have to do a recipe builder for tomorrow’s dinner)
@1theresamcvean good luck getting the con artist out! That’s kinda creepy to be in that situation!
@lennoncpa Fafi is so cute!
@kandi3570 oh, how I miss the days of running to sports events! Enjoy!2 -
@1theresamcvean
Yes, that's what the scheduler told me so I hope I get them right away. Now I just need to not think about it until the appointment on the 9th. Hard not to though. Thanks for the hugs! Will definitely have to continue with the workouts to relieve some of the stress of waiting for the test.2 -
00/29 steps 132982
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Sorry team, I am way behind on posting. I do try to read every day and catch up when time allows. I have been busy with church work. We are a very small congregation of mostly older people. I do mean OLD. I am 68 and considered one of the younguns! We have been closed, but on facebook service since the middle of March. We meet tomorrow to try to figure out what to do next. I am president of our Christian Women's Fellowship and also an elder and board chairman so I have been involved in doing a lot to keep us going and seeing to it that our members without computers also have access to worship. I did finally cook one of my favorite meals this week and put on 2 pounds.(chicken pastry, chicken salad, sweet potato casserole with pecan topping, collards and fried cornbread) none of which are on a diet, well maybe the collards are. I must say it was worth it! I will get back at it today. I haven't walked as much this week either. I gotta tell y'all the habit tracker has kept me focused. At 11:45 last night I had not done any strength (too many meetings) and I drug myself off the couch and onto the floor and did it!!!! Yay for me and the habit tracker. Take care, stay safe, enjoy life and KEEP ON KEEPING ON..................
@tryingagain5
I have you on my prayer list. I know the stress of waiting to get test done and sooo glad you will get results before you leave. (hugs) So good to see old friends, especially now.
@1theresamcvean
wow, I sure hope you get her OUT immediately! Sounds like a stressful, impossible situation. I can't even imagine her telling you (in YOUR house) to keep those precious kids away. Sounds like a real nutcase!
@kandi3570
hope the ankle improves soon! Your renovations sound awesome, I would love to do a few things around here when COVID leaves. I bet your dog is a happy camper! The hamburger dinner sounds great.
@lennoncpa
The dog is adorable. When fostering, I bet you want to keep all of them. It is great that our fur babies have people like you that are willing and able to welcome them into your home.
@pacsnc6
The walk sounds amazing. Larry and I walk around the farm and sometimes I walk on the road in front of the house, we live out in the country in Wilson county. The farm had corn on one side and woods on the other side of the path and I felt too claustrophobic, seemed like I was in a tunnel. They just picked the corn so I will probably walk the paths again.
@Melzz19
So good that a new venue could be found in just a few days. Those fires are so devastating. I am happy for you and the couple that the wedding continued and that y'all had a great time. I am sure you will get back on track. Every now and then a break is good.
@jedaschultz - congrats on the loss, it all adds up
@minstrelofsarcasm
Thanks for changing my weigh in day, one less thing to remember. Get that covid test as soon as you can. I am praying that you did not get it and also for your friend. I so hope that her case is one of the mild ones. Congratulations on the 700 rides, impressive!
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kitten kitten KITTEN
I just finished a coherent post and hit done instead of post. 😔 Don't have time to redo the whole thing.
melaniedscott
Week 4
PW 213
CW 213
Consistent. That is a start. Turned over a new leaf yesterday about avoiding sugary snacks...I don't over indulge but I think they make me more snacky which undermines my progress; did okay yesterday. Have been walking, some gardening. Might post later, have to get ready for a physical.3 -
@kandi3570
Burgers! Yum!
Nice you had a slower day at work so you could rest your ankle a little.
Enjoy your sporting events!
It was nice running into her. She and her husband still live in the same house as they did when I knew them as a kid. We didn't really talk about the past, mostly just catching up a little.
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@1theresamcvean
That is a creepy, stressful situation. I hope you will be able to get her out of your house. So sorry she misrepresented herself as a student. It sounds like she has some issues considering her family doesn't want her to stay with them.
It's funny you said something about it being like a movie. There was a movie here about something similar to what you described, although it was fiction. It was too long ago for me to remember what happened in the movie.
Prayers and hugs that you can get her out on Thursday.1 -
@debbiewsharpe
Sounds like you are really busy. Nice that you are able to do all of that work for your church and to try and keep everyone engaged even though you aren't meeting in person right now.
Don't think of it as a "diet". It's too easy to go "on" or "off" a diet. I try to think of it more as a lifestyle change. That meal sounds wonderful, although I don't know what collards are but am guessing some kind of vegetable.
Great job on getting your strength exercise in when you probably wanted to go to bed.
Thank you for putting me on your prayer list. I will definitely update when I know something. I'm trying to think of it as the original images were blurred and they just want to take some more to be sure there's nothing.1 -
1theresamcvean wrote: »minstrelofsarcasm wrote: »Oh wow, I came back to over 50 unread replies - guess I really should check in more over the weekends! Thanks @1theresamcvean for keeping track of all of these troublemakers while I was enjoying my weekend and shirking all of my responsibilities!
Welcome aboard, @kiane50 !! I'm Ashley, one of the captains of this wonderful team along with Theresa. We're so happy to have you with us. If you have any questions or if anything is confusing, please feel free to post about it. We will do everything we can to make sure you feel like you belong!
@debbiewsharpe - Sunday it is!
General Update on Me:- I hit 700 rides this morning - the owner of the spin studio forgot to turn on the AC, so it was boiling hot in there, which was not pleasant for someone as temperature sensitive as myself (I got very dizzy and had to hold back for a good five minutes of the ride while my body tried to calm down)
- A friend of mine recently tested positive for Covid-19, and while I don't have any symptoms, I am still nervous if I caught it from her
- My stress eating has slowed down, so while I think I'll have a gain this week, I should level out and be back to losing for October
- My weight has gone up, but my measurements have gone down, so at least I know I've got some extra muscle to help me through this journey now
Hope everyone's Monday is starting out strong! Be sure to drink plenty of water today, and readjust your posture, and be kind to others - we don't know what they're going through behind the scenes.
Whoa, Ashley. Can you get a Covid test to put your mind at ease? You're the best. I have been MIA and just knew you'd have my back.
I was tested yesterday during my lunch break. Woke up with a foggy mind and a series of other symptoms, so I don't know if that was the aftereffects of watching (with a couple of my closest friends glasses of wine) the US Presidential debate last night, or if I've been infected and my immune system is now trying to catch up. Guess I'll know for sure by the end of the week. Time to drink plenty of water, stay away from the general population, and pay close attention to my body.
The good news is I already have a full fridge of groceries, and I'm already working from home, so I really won't have too many reasons to leave my apartment. Things are going to be okay.1theresamcvean wrote: »Maybe I should foster dogs.
Oh my goodness, you need to get that monster out of your home. I would have immediately set firm boundaries with her as soon as she showed any red flags. Good luck - I can't imagine dealing with a problematic human in my midst right now.
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I feel like burgers and mushrooms are a match made in heaven. Now I want mushrooms... Look what you've done to me.
Let us know if you're still having issues with the Habit Tracker; we can chat with Liselyn about it and she might be able to help out.
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Wow, I don't know if I could have gotten out of bed at 11:45pm and get a mini-workout in. Love that dedication! And if you have any leftovers of that meal, please send them my way. Please and thank you.4 -
Happy Wednesday! You have another new member joining you for October - a hearty welcome to @kittengirl88 !1
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Happy Wednesday! You have another new member joining you for October - a hearty welcome to @kittengirl88 !
Welcome @kittengirl88 ! Have a look around and we will officially start our October on Sunday. We start the month by introducing and re-introducing ourselves. If you go to page one on this month's chat, you can get a headstart on our bios.
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This is Fafi at work with me today. He’s starting to get used to me. It started out a little rough as he was very scared, but as you can tell, he’s settling in just fine.7 -
1theresamcvean wrote: »Happy Wednesday! You have another new member joining you for October - a hearty welcome to @kittengirl88 !
Welcome @kittengirl88 ! Have a look around and we will officially start our October on Sunday. We start the month by introducing and re-introducing ourselves. If you go to page one on this month's chat, you can get a headstart on our bios.
Thank you!2 -
@1theresamcvean Ugh, I hope she is gone soon, and you have your peaceful space back to recover from this ! And so sorry that your giving nature has been repaid so unkindly!1
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Hi all,
Just a quick post.
@lennoncpa - Fafi is just adorable!!
so sweet to see he's starting to settle in already
@1theresamcvean - wow, that sounds super stressful. Hope you get her out of the house soon!
Weigh in
username - podperson1
week - 5
PW - 179
CW - 175.2
I'm happy with that, but at the same time have been up and down between the same 0.3lb since weekend lol. Bit of a cheat day today but shall get back to it tomorrow. Been a busy week - plus am getting my tattoo done on Friday so am super excited for that
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tryingagain5
Wednesday
Week 5
PW: 202.8
CW: 200.2
Loss: 2.6
Wow! Must be doing something right!
I haven't been getting in enough water and still somewhat sporadic on the exercise. Haven't necessarily been eating healthy all the time but have been eating less.
Looked back at my beginning weight for September and I'm down 7 pounds since then.7 -
I think I need a DO-OVER for this week. I've been eating so healthy for a such a long period of time, (that being said), pizza, fries and 8 or 9 beers (sort of lost count) while watching the Patriots smoke the Raiders was not so much a good idea! My body, specifically my gastro intestinal area, is letting me know that this behavior WILL NOT BE TOLORATED! Everything I do has suffered because of one night of reckless abandonment to my healthy lifestyle. My steps have suffered these past few days also as I don't dare stray too far from home in case of aftershocks if you will!
The good news is that I'm close to normal at the present time.
The moral of this (true) story is the same as that I preach on the daily. What you do today will most certainly impact your future! (Good or bad). One bad day will not destroy you! (I hope)
Keep it real team, and great work everyone on the GREEN challenge!
Gotta "RUN" now.
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Wednesday 9/30
Food; good
Water: 40 oz
Exercise: 40 minutes
I worked with my trainer today, 30 minute session plus 10 minute speed intervals on the treadmill. I had to be a little careful today. My knee bothered me most of the night at work. I was able to do the treadmill warmup without any problems but we had to modify a few of the exercises in the session. I iced it while I was eating supper and that made it feel pretty good. I go for my appointment tomorrow afternoon to find out what's going on with my cold feet and now my hands have been cold the last few days too. Hopefully we can figure out all of the issues. None of them bother me a lot but better to get checked out.2 -
@debbiewsharpe i wish the habit tracker motivated me that way! Good job! I would need a trainer like @tryingagain5 to boot me off the couch!
So I wanted to tell you a funny...
The other night I made taco soup for dinner, and we always eat it with”Scoops” tortilla chips. As I am standing there counting out my portion of chips with my husband and son standing there watching me waiting for their turn at the bag, I said that I needed to make sure my portion was correct. My son pipes up, “Are you going to count each bean in the soup next?”
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Mon/Tues/Wed check in
I am having an intense week and sorry for being absent. I did some stress eating yesterday for the first time in a while. I wasn’t really hungry or mindful, just stressed with some crackers & chocolate. I am back on track today. It was a good reminder to focus more on alternatives to relieving stress, like exercise! My exercise has been sporadic, so that is definitely something that will help. Tomorrow is October, omg!
I looked up my September goals and here is my update:
1. lose 4 lbs: Lost 2.8 lbs, but still have the Friday weigh in (who knows what impact the crackers/chocolate will have).
2.Exercise 4x per week (runs, walk, weight training): Not 100% on this. Consistent walking, but no runs and just a little weights.
3. Continue with IF, using a balanced approach: Yes
4. Doing a closet edit through the month: Yes and bought some new clothes. Will have to edit again when I am at goal.
@mainbeachbum - Your son’s comment was hilarious! You should have started counting the beans
@KUMEcyclingteam - So sorry about your tummy troubles. One bad day will not destroy you, that is so right and I am telling that to the crackers and chocolate.
@tryingagain5 & @posdperson1 - Fantastic losses! Wtg!
@kittengirl88 - Welcome to the team!
@lennoncpa - Oh that doggie is adorable! You make me want to get a dog and I am allergic!2 -
Wednesday check in
Food: great
Exercise: 30min strength training
Been feeling great that wedding I think added to my motivation 😊
Work was supposed to be crazy today but had a few things cancel or got figured out a lot easier than what me and the team thought so ended up being pretty uneventful with almost a full day.
Didn’t get much sleep last night my fiancé is still down with his friends, he’s headed to the mountains tonight to go deer hunting (I didn’t have enough time off to stay that long) I always have a hard time sleeping when he’s gone. I live in a really safe town but I’ve never cared for being home alone.
I was really proud I got some strength training in. I get my steps in with work but I always wanted to work on my strength and finally got my head back into working out. I always feel better after a workout but before I’ll think of every excuse to get out of it and can’t really get a same time everyday since I never know what my work is going to do. I think I need to start with one hour after I get home or in the mornings. I am not a morning person though.
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Wednesday check in
Steps 6693
Walk none
Food breakfast and lunch prelogged
Water 40 oz
Not the best of days...3 -
12800 steps and 1190 calories. I am worn out. My daughter had a volleyball game and then she was cheering directly after. She’s worn out and tired. Next year it’s one sport at a time. I got a lot done at work today as well. I never leave my dishes sit but I am tonight. I’m just done and we are laying on the couch for the rest of the night.3
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You all made my day with your posts! More tomorrow.1
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First day of October almost over here - where did the year go?
NSV for me today, I moved up to 50 kg (110 lbs) on Squats. Not the highest I've ever done, but for the last few years I haven't been able to do weighted squats at all because of my shoulder/nerve problems. I only started adding weight to squats at the start of August. Suddenly I'm feeling like me again
Welcome @kittengirl88 it's always nice to have new members
@pacsnc6 Bear tracks?
Remind me to never go hiking with you. Or in America. NZ is remarkably free of things that try to kill you, and that's just the way I like it!
@1theresamcvean What a situation - I hope you get rid of your unwanted guest. I'd be inclined to make the house unliveable in all sorts of interesting ways... actually, I recommend playing death metal really loud at appropriate hours if the need arises.
@debbiewsharpe doing strength training at 11:45pm is dedication! Also, I have no sense of age through the keyboard, everyone in this group just seems like they're "around my age" to me. So you're all in your 40's (unless I know you're younger) lol. Actually, funny story, I looked up one of the NFL Quarterbacks the other day (Patrick Mahomes). He's 25, his father played Pro baseball, and my brain was thinking, oh, father played, would have been the 70's, maybe early 80s. Nope, his father is 50 and played in the 90s. And I am closer to his father's age than his. Pretty soon I might have to face up to having a kid almost done with high school!
@lennoncpa Fafi is adorable.
@minstrelofsarcasm Congrats on 700 rides! You've got me wondering how many spin rides I've done... I have no idea! It's my favourite cardio and I'm onto my third bike though (upgrading lol), so it's a few. Hope your Covid test comes back all clear, it's such a worrying time.
@melaniedscott I've just cut back on sugar too - all I can say is it does get easier. Sugar definitely makes me crave more sugar, and makes me hungrier. I focus on avoiding added sugars, I'll still eat fruit. But it takes about a week to get rid of the worst cravings. I avoided added sugar for 9 months last year, too much sugar is a migraine trigger for me and if I start eating it I just want more. Don't know why I ever started eating it again.
@tryingagain5 You're kicking some butt with your dedication and your training sessions!
@timibotkin Sending you some international virtual hugs. In NZ we say kia kaha - in Maori it means be strong, but more than that it recognises the inner strength that you have, and that it will shine through.
@kiane50 Viola is a lovely instrument! I learned piano and played for many years, but currently only have guitars and bass guitar (which I am learning but don't play all that well!) We moved country a few times and a piano wasn't practical. I learned violin for a year or so as a teen, I wish I had kept it up but it went by the wayside as I did all my piano exams.
@mainebeachbum I hope your ankle is feeling better - that was a very nice step count the other day, and a nice weight loss too. Well done!
@kandi3570 I want to steal Oliver and never give him back, so adorable! Also, mushrooms are life. My kids make fun of me because I love them so much!
@podperson1 I have to ask - what tattoo are you getting? And do you have others? I can't remember if you were in the group when I have shared photos of mine. I really want another one who am I kidding? three at least, but I'm waiting until I lose more weight now.
@KUMEcyclingteam I know your pain! I used to get so ill if I varied my restricted diet... over time I was able to adjust some foods back in, but I ate some cake last week and OMG did I feel ill afterwards! Hope you're all better now! (You do make me smile with your memes though!)
I'm trying to catch up on all the posts, sorry to those I have missed. Keep on being the awesome people that you are!
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