Weight No More - October 2020 Team Chat
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@debbiewsharpe you’re such an inspiration. You’re always positive. And it’s looks beautiful there. It is getting cold here in Ohio. But the leaves changing is a beautiful site. I think we are in for a very cold winter.2
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@ljdanny. I hope you are home and feeling better soon.
@minstrelofsarcasm glad you were able to get your treatment. I hope you are feeling better soon.2 -
tryingagain5 wrote: »Wow! Miss a couple of days and miss a lot of posts!
Still stress eating and not getting in enough water and not doing at least upper body workouts like I could be doing.
I gir my ABI test yesterday, the one where they were trying to figure out why my feet have been cold lately. The test was normal so there is no reason why they should be cold. I talked with one if my nurse neighbors and she used the word "idiopathic" just a fancy word for "we don't know why". The doctors office did say if it continues to let them know. Several days they seemed normal so I don't know what's going on.
Last night at work I was on the line I would be in if I go to 1st shift. It went so much better. I was there for 2 different rotations, so a total of 5 hours. I remembered to breathe and didn't think about it so much and I think that helped a lot.
I haven't talked with my boss yet but I do need to. Need to find out what they are thinking for me.
Good news, especially about relaxing into the new line. I hope you can move shifts if that's what you want to do. So many health things are 'idiopathic.' At least it's in your file in case it comes back with more clues.0 -
I'm trying to catch up on posts. I had my neck surgery yesterday morning. I should be getting out of hospital today. I came yesterday at 6am. I woke up from surgery around 12:15 and didn't go back to sleep until 1:30am. Then I was awake at 4. I was hoping with all the drugs they give you I would have a good sleep except for when they would wake me but that didn't happen. One of the nurses said you never be able to guess I just had surgery because i can get up pretty well to go to the bathroom. If they would let me take a walk around the hallway i would. I'm hoping to start walking a little next week. I will definitely be watching my food intake. My sons girlfriend made me a cupcake, she works in a bakery, and i didn't eat it. I only had one meal yesterday and it was healthy. They also send a paper on your tray telling you how many calories your meals are. I am going to order my breakfast soon, I can only eat soft foods so breakfast is easy.
I'm so happy that you're recovering so well, Tracy! Big hugs and congratulations on getting through this stage of it all.0 -
debbiewsharpe wrote: »To my Canadian friends: Happy Thanksgiving! The official day is Monday but I read that most families celebrate over the weekend. I hope that with Covid that you all find a way to celebrate.
Thanks, Debbie. Where I live, we are supposed to have Thanksgiving only with those that live within our house. But, since I live alone, I can associate with one other household. So, I'll be going to my son's. My daughter won't be able to join us. In addition, she is having another surgery for her cancer today. She has to do it all on her own. None of us can go into the hospital. I worry all the time but she has a wonderful boyfriend. I think I'll order Thanksgiving dinner to be delivered to them and have a Zoom dinner with the two households.3 -
Weigh Day
1theresamcvean
Weigh-in week: Week 1
Weigh-in day: Friday
Previous weight: 147.3
Today's weight: 145.0
Loss to date: 32.4
A great relief. I lost the weight I gained last week due to stress eating. That was easy. I just logged and ate as normally as possible. I still had some treats. I'm back at my lowest weight so far and am 3 lbs away from goal.
Of course, it's Thanksgiving weekend now. The irony. Surprisingly, turkey and potatoes are quite healthy. On the other hand my stuffing and gravy recipe include butter and my daughter-in-law has learned very well how to make it my way.
A well, at least I have a new set point.4 -
Weigh in day: Friday
Previous weight: 132.6
Today's weight: 132.0
Weekly Steps: 58,8324 -
Cafelelia
Friday
PW - 144.4
CW - 144.2
I will take that maintain. It was a wonky week and I am experimenting eating a few more carbs, with a bit shorter IF. Well, I am so glad that I squeezed in all of those appointments because our city is shutting down again for a “modified phase 2”. This means no restaurants, bars etc. This is hot off the press, so I am still trying to understand what is open and what is not. Schools are remaining open as a priority and we are pleased about that. Just finished up putting away my grocery order. Such a strange & small Thanksgiving, but we will still make it fun for the kids in particular.
@ljdanny - So glad that your surgery went well and wishing you a speedy and painfree recovery!
@debbiewsharpe - Beautiful photo! It looks lovely there!
@tryingain5 - So happy that you get to move to day shift. Sounds like you are getting the hang of the new tasks and am sure that you will do great! I remember a time when the night shift was really not agreeing with you to the point that you considered looking for another job. So getting this day shift in the job that you know and like is really good news. Best of luck!
@kiane50 - Love your new profile photo!
@kiane50 and @kittengirl88 - I am a long time vegetarian, like over 30 years at this point. So happy to see some fellow veggies on the team!
@1theresamcvean - Yes, you are right that many of us were raised to not speak up for ourselves. He is a bit of an introvert, so I am extra proud of the fact that he could express his feelings and advocate for himself.2 -
Check-in: Thu 8th Oct
Food: Logged and under
Water: on plan - 48oz
Exercise: 45min Sh'bam (dance)
Steps (for challenge): Thu 12,477
I feel like I am back in the zones! Though it is only Friday - let's see if I manage to mess up my Mon-Fri effort with too much food and drink at the weekend. I did a big shop today, so hopefully there is enough good food to make healthy choices.
@1theresamcvean that must be so difficult not be able to be their for your daughter - hugs × And congrats on sorting the stress eating and setting a new low. Goal is so close!
@debbiewsharpe I initially found a water app that I liked (every drink you have waters a plant that then grows), but soon that started to lose its appeal and so not only was I ignoring my brain telling me to drink, but also my phone! Not sure why this drinking water is so hard when the body needs water to sustain itself! Seems so counter-intuitive. And love the photo.
@ljdanny wishing you a speedy recovery. Sounds like you are doing well.
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Pw:149.0
Cw: 149.8
Oops wanted to try intuitive eating with no tracking, eating when hungry. I’m too hungry obviously lol
Back to tracking lol4 -
KUMEcyclingteam (BJ)
Weigh in day Friday
Previous weight 210.0
Current weight 210.0
LTD is at 40
Steps for the week:
Friday 3,568
Saturday 13,212
Sunday 14,822
Monday 7,995
Tuesday 6,234
Wednesday 10,288
Thursday 5,939
For a grand total of 62,0582 -
Hope002
Friday
PW 175.3
CW 176.15 -
10/09 steps 9263
Maintenance weight 133.83 -
Weigh in day Saturday
PW: 209.2
CW:208.6
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@KUMEcyclingteam great stepping!
@kandi3570 good loss!
Felt really bad yesterday, so I barely moved or ate anything. Today's better, so I'm determined to do some light cardio to get myself back into the habit of working out.
I'm getting up.
Any minute now.
Gonna do it...
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minstrelofsarcasm wrote: »Thanks for the well wishes, everyone! I'm hoping to be completely clear of the virus by next week. Things are looking up.
Glad you are feeling better!
@tryingagain5 - Totally with you on the stress-eating. I need to get back on track, so I think I'm going to go back to my rules about snacks: 1.) First time I think about eating a snack, I drink 8 oz. of water, 2.) If I'm still hungry 20 minutes later, I eat something small (around 100 cals), 3.) If I'm hungry 20 minutes after that, I make a larger snack (250 cals or so) - I rarely, if ever, make it past the first snack
I know I'm not getting in enough water so I should probably go with that first. My trainer had me do a challenge where I drank 8 to 16 oz of water before each meal and/or snack. I did eat less when I did that. Guess I should try it again.
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@cafelelia
I hope you will have a good Thanksgiving.
Hopefully your son will do better with the change in teacher and room. Sometimes that's all it takes.
Apparently it's not just as simple as going to day shift. I found out yesterday that there are 8 or 9 people from other areas wanting the position. I have to go through an interview process first. It seems strange that I have to have an interview for a job in a department I'm already in.( I've been in the same department for the last 5 years, a little over 2 of those years in my current building)
I'm pretty bad at interviewing so we'll see how it goes. My boss didn't even know we had to go through all that.
So there is still a possibility that I end up staying on nights. You're right, I did consider finding a day job and do still sometimes consider it. Not sure what I'll do if I end up staying on nights. The pay and benefits are decent and I don't really want to have to take a pay cut going to a new job. It would be a lot to think about.4 -
@1theresamcvean
Thanks! It's still kind if stressful but getting better. I have to go through a whole interview process before anything will happen.
It is strange that so many health things are "idiopathic" like you said. My body never has the typical symptoms for anything so I never fit into a simple category for health issues.
I hope you were able to have a good Thanksgiving,even with it being strange and different.
Sorry you aren't able to be with your daughter during her surgery. Hugs.1 -
Zumba_luvah
Week 1
Pw- 150.6
Cw- 151.6
TOM began a couple days ago and have been bloated so i knew I'd be up this weigh in. I was expecting to be up 2 pounds so being up only 1 is good5 -
@KUMEcyclingteam great stepping!
@kandi3570 good loss!
Felt really bad yesterday, so I barely moved or ate anything. Today's better, so I'm determined to do some light cardio to get myself back into the habit of working out.
I'm getting up.
Any minute now.
Gonna do it...
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Hope you continue to feel better.
I've been awake since 6 but haven't gotten dressed yet and it's after 9.🤣
I have been doing laundry so I have accomplished something but I guess I should probably get dressed sometime.😁3 -
Week 1
Weigh in day Saturday
PW 306
CW 303.8
LTD 2.23 -
Hi all, weight in day.
Going ape
Last week. 155.8
This week. 154.2
Loss of 1.6
Loss to date 65.2
Feeling like I will be up after the giant meal I am planning for Sunday. Lol. I am going to enjoy the day and not mind the calories.
I’m other news, it was time for bra shopping. I had last bought two bras at The Bay in July and I did great with hitting a sale. I alway like having two; a nude colour and a gray/black colour. This time I went to Walmart and had a really hard time finding what I needed. I did come out of the store with one bra but ugh it was a process. Lucky that they had the change rooms still open tho. I am down a cup size but the band size was still the same.
I joined a mfp healthy habit group and will be making October’s focus to update my journal each day.
Debating if next months goal is coming up with a good way to track my water...how does everyone here keep track of their water intake?
@GingerPwr hope you are feeling better today!
Also joining the step challenge this month and will post my numbers shortly.3 -
I had my extra mammogram yesterday. They did it with the 3D technology so they can see more than with the 2D technology.
I was there about an hour total and everything ended up being good. I didn't have to do the ultrasound.
The radiologist read the images and came into the room to tell me what they saw on the original was extra tissue that didn't look right. She said everything is good and I can go back to my normal yearly mammogram schedule.
Thanks for the prayers.5 -
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KOS33
SW 169
CW 167.5
Loss: 1.5 lbs this week
Total loss- 32.5 lbs
Not sure how as didn’t get to the gym at all this week- but lots of stress so maybe that’s it- lol 😂5 -
@GingerPwr
Thank you! Me too! I tried not to think about it too much because what you imagine is always worse than the actual outcome.
Thanks for all your thoughts.
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PW 212.8
CW 215.2
LTD 16.2
Had a bad week didn’t log my meals and had too many sweets I knew this was coming but it wasn’t as bad as I was predicting. Time for a better week 😊
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@tryingagain5 thank goodness it came out all right1
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