Downsizers - October 2020 Team Chat
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Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »darleenturner wrote: »Thursday 10/08
13356 steps today
3 ltrs water
Under calories.
Having an ealy night as have an early appointment at the hospital, then need to pack for a weekend away in Scotland.
First time having to do MFP when having to eat out. At least i won't get tempted with alcohol as from 6pm tomorrow night Scotland cant serve alcohol in pubs or restaurants for 16 days and where we are going all pubs, restaurants and cafes have to close. Only residents in hotels can get meals but no alcohol.
Fingers crossed for weigh in tomorrow
I do not have steps for you for 10/7.. Can you please let me know? Thanks
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darleenturner wrote: »Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »darleenturner wrote: »Thursday 10/08
13356 steps today
3 ltrs water
Under calories.
Having an ealy night as have an early appointment at the hospital, then need to pack for a weekend away in Scotland.
First time having to do MFP when having to eat out. At least i won't get tempted with alcohol as from 6pm tomorrow night Scotland cant serve alcohol in pubs or restaurants for 16 days and where we are going all pubs, restaurants and cafes have to close. Only residents in hotels can get meals but no alcohol.
Fingers crossed for weigh in tomorrow
I do not have steps for you for 10/7.. Can you please let me know? Thanks
I did 5915 not a good step day
Thank you so much
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Good morning!
Yesterday I went to the "work"doctor (It's actually more dfficult to explain but I would be writing for hours ) and he was checking my wrist, my arm, th strengh I have and apparently the patience too. Some of the things he was saying were infusing me and I know that if those same thing were said by a friend or a family member I will end up in a fight. Anyway, he told me that my wrist is not doing good {tell me something new...} And that the payments are going to end in January
So I need to find a job where I can work with only one hand , in Corona time and without a drivers licence XD Yay for me.
All the stress I'm having this months is affecting big times to my way of eating AND I WANNA EAT HEALTHY! I feel like if there will be 3 Ziortzas inside me. The one that's wants to eat healthy, the one that is only pleased with sweets and the one that doesn't wanna eat at all.
The only thing that gos more stable are my steps. I try my best.
7/10 25.641 steps
9/10 9.669 steps3 -
Good morning!
Yesterday I went to the "work"doctor (It's actually more dfficult to explain but I would be writing for hours ) and he was checking my wrist, my arm, th strengh I have and apparently the patience too. Some of the things he was saying were infusing me and I know that if those same thing were said by a friend or a family member I will end up in a fight. Anyway, he told me that my wrist is not doing good {tell me something new...} And that the payments are going to end in January So I need to find a job where I can work with only one hand , in Corona time and without a drivers licence XD Yay for me.
All the stress I'm having this months is affecting big times to my way of eating AND I WANNA EAT HEALTHY! I feel like if there will be 3 Ziortzas inside me. The one that's wants to eat healthy, the one that is only pleased with sweets and the one that doesn't wanna eat at all.
The only thing that gos more stable are my steps. I try my best.
7/10 25.641 steps
9/10 9.669 steps
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Challenge
In @Kitty2Katz check in, one of her goals was to say two positive things about herself. I challenge everyone to do this today! If you feel comfortable post them here.
1. I am a strong and determined woman
2. I love to help others.1 -
eaturpasta wrote: »Wednesday check in.
drank water ...yes
9806 steps...
Close rings every day... yes
October Goals
LTG 155.0
Lose 1lb/week
Drink 90 ounces of water daily
7,500 steps/day
Close rings every day this month
Well done! Doesn’t it feel good to meet your goals!10/6 steps 3348
10/7 steps 1612
I have such bad blisters from the marathon, I haven't been able to put shoes on or move much. They are much better today though so I'm hoping to get a good walk in!
I don’t think I would be able to move for a month!iHUSTLE4MUSCLE wrote: »GOALS: Wednesday, Oct. 7
🏃🏻♀️Workout: YES
💦 Water: YES
🍽 Food: NO
😴Sleep: YES
STEPS
Wed. 10/7: 6,800 (spinning) + 11,320 = 18,120
I had a really bad weekend food wise, and then Monday was not good from stress eating and now last night some family came over and after I closed out my diary, the kids all broke out popcorn, cookies and chocolates for a movie and I binged on so many calories that I can't even begin to count the damage I did. I know I'm going to have a gain for my first week on this challenge and I am so disappointed in myself because I have exercised so much and drank water, but cannot get my diet under control.
Look at the positives. You are exercising, you are sleeping well, water consumption is awesome and most importantly you get up every morning and keep trying. As long as you try, you are a winner in my book. Maybe for the next week your main focus can be diet. For myself, I am only having one goal for the week and that is no binges/late night snacking.Daily Post Wednesday
Track: Yes
Calories: Under
Exercise: couple small walks
Day: good day. Feeling really positive about how I’ve been eating and sticking to the plan the last week or so
Water: 9/10
Steps: 11,482
Great job with your goals! I am so glad you are back this month.888Angie888 wrote: »Weigh Day Thursday
CW: 254.4
PW: 250.6
Oh my...a gain of nearly four pounds...time to get to work! Next week will be better.
Don’t let this set you back. You gather steam in the last 3 weeks of the September challenge. Look back at what you did then and start implementing it again.iHUSTLE4MUSCLE wrote: »I am grateful that I have a place to come share my struggles without judgement. Thank you
I am glad you feel comfortable doing this. We are so glad to have you as part of the team!1 -
I was there this past March. Quitting sucks, but there is a reason you have done it right? To be healthier? I had to have carrot sticks, cuke slices covered in everything bagel salt, or any crunchy veggie ready in the fridge. You can do this. Try to avoid chips...go healthy!ScorpioGirl70 wrote: »
I am struggling hard with the not smoking and weight stuff.... if I don't smoke I want to eat everything in the house, then I am way over my calories. This bouncing back and forth within 5 pounds is frustrating. I guess it could be worse, I could just be gaining and gaining and gaining.
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Friday check in.
drank water ...yes
10708 steps... woot!
Close rings every day... yes
October Goals
LTG 155.0
Lose 1lb/week
Drink 90 ounces of water daily
7,500 steps/day
Close rings every day this month2 -
Check-in 10/8:
Steps: 6914 (fell asleep on the couch early)
Calories: 1219 (194 remaining)
Water: 92oz
C25K: 3 of 3 workouts complete for the week
Ring Streak; 31 days
I was starting to come down and was almost at my last weigh-in weight yesterday. Then today, I am up 1.1 lbs. I don’t know what is going on. I am staying on track, exercising and decreased my sodium. The only thing I can think of is that I haven’t been eating enough calories. A few days a week, I have to add “fake calories” to complete my diary and see the projected 5 week loss. So, I am going to focus on hitting 1200 calories everyday and she of that helps. I am getting really frustrated but keep thinking how great it will be to break through this plateau.
i know you probably doing this but are you using a food scale? Without measuring you could be eating more or even less than you think. Also, you could be in a plateau. Do something to shake up your routine. Back a few months ago, my weight got stalled and I added intermittent fasting. I do 16/8. This is not for everyone.Tracked Yes
Under Calorie No
Steps 16,606
Exercise 39 min 10 rounds boxing workout and walk
This is late for me to post feel like I almost forget yesterday. Overall did pretty well, glad to get a walk in later in the day. I was almost at my calorie goal just 10 or so over so I will count that as a win.
I think 10 over is most definitely a win. Awesome steps!darleenturner wrote: »Thursday 10/08
13356 steps today
3 ltrs water
Under calories.
Having an ealy night as have an early appointment at the hospital, then need to pack for a weekend away in Scotland.
First time having to do MFP when having to eat out. At least i won't get tempted with alcohol as from 6pm tomorrow night Scotland cant serve alcohol in pubs or restaurants for 16 days and where we are going all pubs, restaurants and cafes have to close. Only residents in hotels can get meals but no alcohol.
Fingers crossed for weigh in tomorrow
Great day! I hope you enjoy your trip to Scotland! I have to say I am very jealous. 😂Daily Post October 7
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 128oz
Steps 10873
Exercise 60 min walk pushing stroller
My daughter and I went for our mid day walk again. Between that, grocery shopping, and getting housework done, I didn't have a problem hitting my step goal.
My brother went to a Dr appt for an x-ray on his chest to make sure he didn't break anything when he got hurt at work. No broken bones but they found a spot on his lung. No idea what it is but now he has to have tests done. Trying not to worry until we know something but it's hard not to.
Another great day! Positive thoughts for your brother!Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Check-in 10/8:
Steps: 6914 (fell asleep on the couch early)
Calories: 1219 (194 remaining)
Water: 92oz
C25K: 3 of 3 workouts complete for the week
Ring Streak; 31 days
I was starting to come down and was almost at my last weigh-in weight yesterday. Then today, I am up 1.1 lbs. I don’t know what is going on. I am staying on track, exercising and decreased my sodium. The only thing I can think of is that I haven’t been eating enough calories. A few days a week, I have to add “fake calories” to complete my diary and see the projected 5 week loss. So, I am going to focus on hitting 1200 calories everyday and she of that helps. I am getting really frustrated but keep thinking how great it will be to break through this plateau.
Are you eating at least 1/2 of your exercise calories back? ...Try making a fruit smoothie ...or fruit and PB or Celery and PB ...I do no think you are eating enough ...just my 2 cents ....You got this
No, I am really bad with calories. I have this mindset that I have to eat fewer calories. I’m trying to change that but it seems counterintuitive to me. I did change my activity level to lightly active and I am going to try to hit a minimum of 1200 calories as my goal this week.
Another thought, if you do want to add some calories have some natural almonds. They are good for you in a reasonable serving size and they don’t have added sodium.So I in-synced my watch for steps. I actually chose ‘don’t sync steps’ but it’s still reading from my phone for some reason and thinks that I only took 92 steps today.
It looks to me that you have your phone syncing with mfp. Do you use your phone to count steps? I know I seldom have mine with me when I walk so it would not reflect my step count for the day.Twitch82
Thurs
PW: 180.4
CW: 177
Sorry I haven't been around much. I just started a new job last week and I'm still adjusting. It's a physically demanding job, so my workouts at home have just been strengthening.
This week I'm going to focus on eating enough calories, since I've had days I haven't even eaten 1000 calories.
Congrats on you amazing loss! You definitely need to eat more than a 1000 calories. Try adding natural almonds.Kitty2Katz wrote: »I was diagnosed with another illness and I'm already loaded with them and they want me to go for treatment with another specialist and take more meds upon the meds I'm already taking it's just too much right now to deal with and keep up with my groups and everything else on mfp.
I've decided to take a break for awhile and try to concentrate on the new treatment and try to get better and when I do I'll be back.
Thank you @lindamtuck2018 & @Megan_smartiepants1970 and everyone else on wish you the best. I hope to be back when I'm doing better.
Concentrate on your health and we will be here when you are ready. I will move you to team support. I hope you feel better soon and stay strong.shortyjmorgan1 wrote: »Crazy day equaled fast food for dinner. Not great choice but will work on it.
Ab challenge done
Logged everything
Water intake didn't happen
Steps 3346
Sometimes fast food is the only option. Log it and move on. Keep working on hitting your goals and you will do fine.ScorpioGirl70 wrote: »10/8/2020
ScorpioGirl70
Weigh In Day: Friday
Steps: 1505
I am struggling hard with the not smoking and weight stuff.... if I don't smoke I want to eat everything in the house, then I am way over my calories. This bouncing back and forth within 5 pounds is frustrating. I guess it could be worse, I could just be gaining and gaining and gaining.
That is a positive that you are not piling on the pounds. You are basically maintaining and I think that is pretty good while trying to quit smoking.0 -
darleenturner wrote: »
Congrats on the loss! I don’t want to be a pain but to make it easier for me can you post your weight using PW and CW. For example, this week for you it would look like this:
PW 198.5
CW 196.25Good morning!
Yesterday I went to the "work"doctor (It's actually more dfficult to explain but I would be writing for hours ) and he was checking my wrist, my arm, th strengh I have and apparently the patience too. Some of the things he was saying were infusing me and I know that if those same thing were said by a friend or a family member I will end up in a fight. Anyway, he told me that my wrist is not doing good {tell me something new...} And that the payments are going to end in January So I need to find a job where I can work with only one hand , in Corona time and without a drivers licence XD Yay for me.
All the stress I'm having this months is affecting big times to my way of eating AND I WANNA EAT HEALTHY! I feel like if there will be 3 Ziortzas inside me. The one that's wants to eat healthy, the one that is only pleased with sweets and the one that doesn't wanna eat at all.
The only thing that gos more stable are my steps. I try my best.
7/10 25.641 steps
9/10 9.669 steps
Hang in there! You are strong and determined so you can handle this. Your steps are awesome!eaturpasta wrote: »Friday check in.
drank water ...yes
10708 steps... woot!
Close rings every day... yes
October Goals
LTG 155.0
Lose 1lb/week
Drink 90 ounces of water daily
7,500 steps/day
Close rings every day this month
A great day! Keep it going meeting all those goals.1 -
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Amyg1982
Friday week 1
PW 227.8
CW 223.64 -
Thursday’s check in
Calories: under
Exercise: 36 minutes total walking
Water: ✅
Steps: 6,764
DBF: 1
PW 204
CW 206
LTD 56.8
I decided to weigh in today. I have been weighing in on Friday’s since my weight watchers days. I just can’t change it. I am not surprised with the gain. A week of binge eating will do that. Looking back at my calorie average for the week I was expecting a gain pretty close to this. Next week my main focus is going to be the binge eating and late night snacking. I added the sleep in as if I am not sleeping well it has an effect on my eating. I am also suspecting the constant pain is not helping. By October 19th they will have the results of the ultrasounds and hopefully will be able to get to the bottom of it. The big positive of today is I have 1 day binge free.
I want to thank you all for being such an amazing team. This group gives me the push I need to keep going.
Happy FriYAY!
Goals this week
1. No binge eating/late night snacking
2. Bed by 10 pm4 -
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »
I want to thank you all for being such an amazing team. This group gives me the push I need to keep going.
Happy FriYAY!
Goals this week
1. No binge eating/late night snacking
2. Bed by 10 pm
I'm with you Linda. My goal going forward to focus on diet and try not to give in to stress eating and after hours snacking. I'm weighing in tomorrow morning and expecting a gain also, I'm dreading it really, but must push forward in order to make progress.
Good luck on the ultrasounds results.
Have a great weekend
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@Z10Rtza - I am sorry that you got such bad news. I can’t imagine dealing with that. What country do you live in? Are you able to claim disability?
@lindamtuck - yes, I do weigh everything. I started the C25K to help shake things up. I feel like maybe my calories are too low. A few times a week, I am less than 1000 and add fake calories. I am making an effort to eat 1200 calories/day to see what happens with that. Also, I am not syncing steps at all which is why I was surprised that it was there. I give up on that. I hope your ultrasound comes back with some answers and possible solutions for your pain
@AmyG1982 - fantastic loss!
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Username: azkunk
Weigh In Day: Friday
PW (Previous Weight): 189.3
CW (Current Weight): 189
LTD (Loss to Date): 18
The see-saw landed on the downside for weigh-in day and a new low. I feel like I am on a rollercoaster. I weighed myself, no lie, six times this morning and even saw 188.9 twice. I hope this is my plateau breakthrough but I’m not doing the happy dance just yet.
Steps this week:
10/3: 7607
10/4: 8649
10/5: 8144
10/6: 7967
10/7: 6914
10/8: 91324 -
Megan_Smartiepants1970
Weigh In Day:Friday
PW: 237.5
CW: 234.2 (Loss 3.3 lbs)
LTD 34.84 -
Happy Friday amazing team ... I hope everyone has a great day and a wonderful weekend I will catch up with all the post in a little bit
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Daily Post October 8
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 128oz
Steps 9647
Exercise 60 min walk
My brother was over yesterday. After I took my son to school, both girls and himself took a nap so I went for a walk by myself.
I'm thinking with my bigger loss last week that I probably won't have that great of a loss at weigh in tomorrow. I'll be happy with about anything, I just don't want to see a gain. We will see what happens.
I have a little goal of being under 200lbs by the end of the year. That might be a little ambitious with the holidays coming up but every year I feel like I gain over the holidays so I'm hoping the goal will help me keep my eating in check.
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Happy Friday!!
Steps 10/8: 18,3571 -
Username: azkunk
Weigh In Day: Friday
PW (Previous Weight): 189.3
CW (Current Weight): 189
LTD (Loss to Date): 18
The see-saw landed on the downside for weigh-in day and a new low. I feel like I am on a rollercoaster. I weighed myself, no lie, six times this morning and even saw 188.9 twice. I hope this is my plateau breakthrough but I’m not doing the happy dance just yet.
Steps this week:
10/3: 7607
10/4: 8649
10/5: 8144
10/6: 7967
10/7: 6914
10/8: 9132
Congrats on the loss! Fingers crossed 🤞 that this is the end of your plateau.Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Megan_Smartiepants1970
Weigh In Day:Friday
PW: 237.5
CW: 234.2 (Loss 3.3 lbs)
LTD 34.8
Amazing loss!1 -
Daily Post October 8
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 128oz
Steps 9647
Exercise 60 min walk
My brother was over yesterday. After I took my son to school, both girls and himself took a nap so I went for a walk by myself.
I'm thinking with my bigger loss last week that I probably won't have that great of a loss at weigh in tomorrow. I'll be happy with about anything, I just don't want to see a gain. We will see what happens.
I have a little goal of being under 200lbs by the end of the year. That might be a little ambitious with the holidays coming up but every year I feel like I gain over the holidays so I'm hoping the goal will help me keep my eating in check.
That must of been a nice treat to get a mini break to do your walk. I think your goal is doable. It is a little less than 1.5 pounds a week. With your determination I know you will do it.0 -
Yay! It’s the weekend. It’s Thanksgiving weekend here in Canada. (Am I the only Canadian in the group?) What do you have planned?1
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Username: azkunk
Weigh In Day: Friday
PW (Previous Weight): 189.3
CW (Current Weight): 189
LTD (Loss to Date): 18
The see-saw landed on the downside for weigh-in day and a new low. I feel like I am on a rollercoaster. I weighed myself, no lie, six times this morning and even saw 188.9 twice. I hope this is my plateau breakthrough but I’m not doing the happy dance just yet.
Steps this week:
10/3: 7607
10/4: 8649
10/5: 8144
10/6: 7967
10/7: 6914
10/8: 9132
Congrats on the loss! Fingers crossed 🤞 that this is the end of your plateau.Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Megan_Smartiepants1970
Weigh In Day:Friday
PW: 237.5
CW: 234.2 (Loss 3.3 lbs)
LTD 34.8
Amazing loss!
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Yay! It’s the weekend. It’s Thanksgiving weekend here in Canada. (Am I the only Canadian in the group?) What do you have planned?
I was born in Canada (Alberta )1 -
lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Yay! It’s the weekend. It’s Thanksgiving weekend here in Canada. (Am I the only Canadian in the group?) What do you have planned?
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 I would like having Thanksgiving in October instead of the end of November. That gives you time to detox before Christmas.1 -
How's my favorite team doing?
Weekly weight in!
Keeping a steady rhythm with a controlled cheat day on Saturday or Sunday.
On track for this year objective, which is to reach 75Kg / 165 lbs by the end of the year.
Username: TASCascalho
Weigh In Day: Friday
PW (Previous Weight): 184.7 lbs (83.8 Kg)
CW (Current Weight): 181.4 lbs (82.3 Kg)
LTD (Loss to Date): 18.5 lbs (8.4 Kg)
Keep up partners, October is ours!
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@Z10Rtza - I am sorry that you got such bad news. I can’t imagine dealing with that. What country do you live in? Are you able to claim disability?
@lindamtuck - yes, I do weigh everything. I started the C25K to help shake things up. I feel like maybe my calories are too low. A few times a week, I am less than 1000 and add fake calories. I am making an effort to eat 1200 calories/day to see what happens with that. Also, I am not syncing steps at all which is why I was surprised that it was there. I give up on that. I hope your ultrasound comes back with some answers and possible solutions for your pain
@AmyG1982 - fantastic loss!
I live in Belgium. Apparently I'm fu**ed up enough to not be able to work in many things but not enough to ask for a disability0
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