Downsizers - November 2020 Team Chat
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Weekend Challenge: Saturday
Track All Day: Yes
Stay Under Cals.: Yes
Take 5: Yes (deep breathing, being grateful)
20 Mins Exercise: Yes
Fruit: Yes (frozen raspberries, frozen blackberries)
5 Points
November 7:
Steps: Yes 7,455 so far.
At/Under Calories: Yes
Water: Yes
Sleeping: No (well, you know the story)
Eating Time: Yes
@littleflutterby
I hope tomorrow is a better day for you as well.
Let's all stay determined, dedicated, and disciplined to become/stay healthy and fit for life
I think you did really well with your goals all things considered. Love your quote!mari_moulin wrote: »Check-in: Saturday Nov 7
• 30 active minutes - 67 min ✔️
• Water 2L - 2,740L ✔️
• 10,000 steps - 10,237 ✔️
• no carbs for dinner - fail ✖️
Happy Sunday team!
I allowed myself to celebrate a bit last night with a small individual bag of chips and a beer. I also had a few of the boys Halloween treats putting me way over for the day. I was sure to be up this morning but to my surprise I had a 2 lb loss. I’m sure this will go back up by tomorrow as last night will catch up with me. This loss could also be due to swelling going down and really getting my water in. Fingers crossed I can keep this number down.
I’m happy I got to go out for a nice long slow walk yesterday. My son came with me so he walked the dog and kept me company. It was such a nice moment with him and he was very patient with my pace. I got my steps in and some active minutes for the day. I’m still working on eating no carbs for dinner but this has proven to be very hard for me. I’ll get there. If anything I just need to cut back a little.
I’m happy to be feeling better. Yesterday was one full week post-op and I can feel myself coming back to my old self. It was quite a scare this time around. Doctor said I lost a lot of blood and they were getting ready to transfuse me but managed to finally get the bleeding under control. This is why I had to stay hospitalized for 5 days rather than getting out the next day. Just glad it’s behind me and now I’m healing. 🙏🏻
Blessed Sunday everyone ❤️
November goals:
•Achieve at least 30 active minutes daily.
•Drink at least 2L water daily.
•Reach at least 10,000 steps daily.
•No Carbs for dinner.
Mari, I think you are doing awesome after a big surgery! You deserve a celebration. It is so nice to spend one on one time with your kids. I know with my oldest granddaughter that is getting harder so I try to take her to lunch once a week. Just the 2 of us. With the carbs set yourself a goal to cut back. After you reach that, you can then think about cutting it out at dinner. I am so happy you are feeling better.Check in for Nov. 7 (Saturday)
Lelbarou (Laura)
Tracked calories - yes
under - yes ( by very little but yes)
fruit - yes (lots of berries - love them)
Time to self - yes (sitting in the park)
Exercise - No (not really, just meandered with a friend)
Steps - 3572 Steps
4/5 points
Had a good day yesterday. Went with a friend to a dog park with her two dogs. I hadn't seen her dogs or her in a while because she lives in a different city now, even though we text and talk on the phone a lot. I ate fairly well, but didn't exercise exactly so I have to try to get a walk in today for sure.
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Saturday’s check in
Calories: over
Water: ✅
Sleep:❌ (22 minutes shy of my goal)
Steps: 4,884
DBF: 12
Well I survived the weekend with my granddaughters. It was lots of fun and my daughter will be home in about 4 hours. We had pizza last night. The oldest decided to order pasta so I made the smart decision to order a small one so I couldn’t go crazy. Pizza is one of my trigger foods. Between the pizza and munching on chips I was way over but spending this time with them was priceless. I am back on track today. I will be happy to have my both my food and bathroom scale. Oh, I will also be happy to have my husband back. 😂
I want to thank you all for your support. Without this group I don’t think I could have begun to tame the binge monster. Let’s have a awesome week!
Weekly goals
1. Stay within calorie goal
2. Drink 70 ounces of water
3. Sleep 7.5 hours daily
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Had a good day yesterday. Went with a friend to a dog park with her two dogs. I hadn't seen her dogs or her in a while because she lives in a different city now, even though we text and talk on the phone a lot. I ate fairly well, but didn't exercise exactly so I have to try to get a walk in today for sure.
I’m so pleased you were able to spend some time with your friend and her doggies. Sometimes a little friend time does such good to the soul. ❤️ Enjoy your walk today 🚶🏻♀️I was taken away for my birthday and after my friends death for a break. Loved it and feel so much better and refreshed. Walking the forest and on the beach. Even better were nights in the hot tub drinking wine while looking at the star filled scottish sky.
Ready to do business now 😁😁
Welcome back! Sounds like you had a nice relaxing and well deserved break. I’m sorry to hear you lost a friend. Glad you are now feeling a little better and refreshed after your little escape.Well clearly we can see what I need to work on. With the long walks I am doing I am
So hungry after I come home and snack prior to dinner. Yesterday was a 5.4 mile walk with a friend on a beach in a different town. I didn’t love it, it was way busier than I thought it would be, I should have known based on the weather. Off for today’s walk with other friends soon.
That’s usually the problem when the weather is nice. We all get the same brilliant ideas and wind up all at the same place at the same times. Still that was a nice little workout walking on sand. Enjoy today’s walk! 🚶🏻♀️❤️
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lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Well I survived the weekend with my granddaughters. It was lots of fun and my daughter will be home in about 4 hours. We had pizza last night. The oldest decided to order pasta so I made the smart decision to order a small one so I couldn’t go crazy. Pizza is one of my trigger foods. Between the pizza and munching on chips I was way over but spending this time with them was priceless. I am back on track today. I will be happy to have my both my food and bathroom scale. Oh, I will also be happy to have my husband back. 😂
I want to thank you all for your support. Without this group I don’t think I could have begun to tame the binge monster. Let’s have a awesome week!
The most important thing is that you spent priceless time with your granddaughters. With COVID and lockdowns happening it’s best to make the most of the time you get to have with them. You are doing so well keeping your binging under control. I’m so proud of you Linda. ❤️😘
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Good Morning/Afternoon Everyone ...Well I am hecka sore today from that lonnnnnnnng walk yesterday .... I worked out 7 days this week ... I will be doing nothing today except watching the last Nascar race of the season and lots of relaxing 3
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Will the following people please send me their steps:
@darleenturner I need 11/3 & 11/7
@eaturpasta 11/6-11/7
@363days -11/4-11/7
@TracyKlaft1 11/5-11/7
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CHECK IN: Saturday, Nov. 7
🏃🏻♀️ Exercise ✔️
💦 Water ✔️
🍽 Calories /Tracking✔️
😴 Sleep ✔️
STEPS
SAT. 11/7: 14,2252 -
Username : azkunk
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW: 186.5
CW: 185.6
LTD: 21.4
I know the check in shows a loss but I am actually up today 😠 My low this week was 184.7. I have been really good this week and was even under calories every day. I started my strength training on Friday and took a long hike yesterday. I am pretty sore from both workouts so maybe I’m retaining a little fluid. I check in with coach tomorrow and see what she has to say.1 -
I know I"m really behind on posts - my apologies. My son is in town from Alaska and only here for 3 days. I am just sitting down for a few minutes alone and want to chime in.
tracking calories - above (didn't track but something tells me I've been enjoying the meals a little too much!
Steps:11/7 4008
11/6 11,914
11/5 6609
11/4 5521
11/3 4502
11/2 10162
I have the Fitbit and the Garmin - I bought the Gamin thinking my Fitbit had broken but it had not! I have the low end Garmin and I think I like it better. What I KNOW is that I need one because I am so over the board and when I am "busy" I think I've gotten my steps. Yesterday I only got 4008 and I seriously thought my watch was wrong, I was so buys!
@lelbarou - even if I'm sitting most of the day working, when I quite work I have about 2k steps. You are getting something, for sure, even if you don't get out and walk.
@littleflutterby Bread and a two pound loss!! I say life couldn't get much better! But I totally get you when you said your stomach hurt because you weren't used to it. I'm noticing that happens with more and more things (daily).
@lindamtuck2018 My mind thinks like yours, haha. And thanks for sharing that you got counseling for binging, I'm working through that with my counselor currently.
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Weekend Challenge: 10 points
1. Track all day ✅✅
2. Stay under calories ✅✅
3. Take 5 minutes for yourself. ✅✅
4. 20 minutes of exercise ✅✅
5. Eat a piece of fruit each day ✅✅
Yesterday, was a BEAUTIFUL day so we went for a 2+ hour hike in the desert. I am so happy the the weather is finally starting to cool off. This is my favorite time of year. Here are a couple of pics from my hike
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@azkunk Just beautiful!! Where do you live? I have noticed that after a long hike or bike ride, I weigh more, not less. I was wondering if I get inflammation due to the extra push in exercise.
@Megan_smartiepants1970 You are doing fantastic with your exercise! It's very motivationg, thanks!
Steps:11/7 4008
11/6 11,914
11/5 6609
11/4 5521
@mari_moulin Family is the best medicine -I realized after I wrote that -it's not true for everyone! It sounds like it was "what the doctor ordered", in your case!
@ihustle4muscle Love it! I just bought a kettlebell yesterday to start building muscle!2 -
mari_moulin wrote: »lindamtuck2018 wrote: »Well I survived the weekend with my granddaughters. It was lots of fun and my daughter will be home in about 4 hours. We had pizza last night. The oldest decided to order pasta so I made the smart decision to order a small one so I couldn’t go crazy. Pizza is one of my trigger foods. Between the pizza and munching on chips I was way over but spending this time with them was priceless. I am back on track today. I will be happy to have my both my food and bathroom scale. Oh, I will also be happy to have my husband back. 😂
I want to thank you all for your support. Without this group I don’t think I could have begun to tame the binge monster. Let’s have a awesome week!
The most important thing is that you spent priceless time with your granddaughters. With COVID and lockdowns happening it’s best to make the most of the time you get to have with them. You are doing so well keeping your binging under control. I’m so proud of you Linda. ❤️😘
Thanks Mari! I will be so upset if we go into lockdown again. Not seeing the girls almost killed me last time.Megan_smartiepants1970 wrote: »Good Morning/Afternoon Everyone ...Well I am hecka sore today from that lonnnnnnnng walk yesterday .... I worked out 7 days this week ... I will be doing nothing today except watching the last Nascar race of the season and lots of relaxing
Don’t overdo it as you could end up with an injury. You are working hard!iHUSTLE4MUSCLE wrote: »CHECK IN: Saturday, Nov. 7
🏃🏻♀️ Exercise ✔️
💦 Water ✔️
🍽 Calories /Tracking✔️
😴 Sleep ✔️
STEPS
SAT. 11/7: 14,225
Amazing check in and steps!
Username : azkunk
Weigh In Day: Sunday
PW: 186.5
CW: 185.6
LTD: 21.4
I know the check in shows a loss but I am actually up today 😠 My low this week was 184.7. I have been really good this week and was even under calories every day. I started my strength training on Friday and took a long hike yesterday. I am pretty sore from both workouts so maybe I’m retaining a little fluid. I check in with coach tomorrow and see what she has to say.
I think the spike is from exercise. You still have a nice loss this week anyway. Your pictures are beautiful.I know I"m really behind on posts - my apologies. My son is in town from Alaska and only here for 3 days. I am just sitting down for a few minutes alone and want to chime in.
tracking calories - above (didn't track but something tells me I've been enjoying the meals a little too much!
Steps:11/7 4008
11/6 11,914
11/5 6609
11/4 5521
11/3 4502
11/2 10162
I have the Fitbit and the Garmin - I bought the Gamin thinking my Fitbit had broken but it had not! I have the low end Garmin and I think I like it better. What I KNOW is that I need one because I am so over the board and when I am "busy" I think I've gotten my steps. Yesterday I only got 4008 and I seriously thought my watch was wrong, I was so buys!
@lelbarou - even if I'm sitting most of the day working, when I quite work I have about 2k steps. You are getting something, for sure, even if you don't get out and walk.
@littleflutterby Bread and a two pound loss!! I say life couldn't get much better! But I totally get you when you said your stomach hurt because you weren't used to it. I'm noticing that happens with more and more things (daily).
@lindamtuck2018 My mind thinks like yours, haha. And thanks for sharing that you got counseling for binging, I'm working through that with my counselor currently.
Getting help sure is a good thing. I knew I would never beat it on my own. The first time I did therapy it helped in many areas of my life. I never would have lost weight without doing that program. I wish you the best in your counseling.1 -
The Green Challenge Percentage of people who lost weight this week. No matter how small the loss the weights are recorded in green. Remember that even if your team doesn’t rank the highest in weight loss for the week you can still be the Green Percentage winner by having the most losses in your team! So keep it up!! 
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PLACE TEAM PERCENTAGE
PLACE TEAM LBS LOSS
PLACE INDIVIDUAL PERCENTAGE
1st @Showkitten 3.10%
2nd @simbersea 2.99%
3rd @ksandberg561 2.73 %
PLACE INDIVIDUAL LBS LOSS
1st @Showkitten 7.6 Lbs
2nd @heatherbluebell 7.2 Lbs
3rd @SisuMom2019 6.0 Lbs
3rd @lelbarou 6.0 Lbs
HONORABLE MENTIONS
@Bluetail6
@machchic
@ashmrh
@kandi3570
@Jactop
@iHUSTLE4MUSCLE
@Gidgitgoescrazy
@annliz23
@jedaschultz
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Daily Post November 7
Tracked Yes
Under Calorie Yes
Water 128oz
Steps 8387
Exercise 60min walk
Now my mom has tested positive for Covid as well. Not really surprising considering my dad was in the house with her. They are both having symptoms now though and don't feel good at all. Hopefully they get well soon. Things are well in my house and on the health front. Got to walk outside which always feels great. My husband and I decided we were getting Indian for dinner so I fit it into my calories and it was delicious.
Saturday weekend challenge 5/5
1. Track all day Yes
2. Stay under calories Yes
3. Take 5 minutes for yourself (deep breathing, journaling, etc) I took my walk by myself so I could have some decompression time and just think
4. 20 minutes of exercise Yes
5. Eat a piece of fruit each day I chose a banana3 -
@tazaria87 It sounds like there is a lot going on in your life and I'm sorry to hear your Mom tested positive. I hope she is able to kick it pretty quick.1
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@Megan_smartiepants1970
11/3 5679
11/7 6540
11/8 10697
@lindamtuck2018
Weekend challenge
Saturday
Tracked all day yes
Stayed under calories yes
Meditated for 15 minutes
Went out for 2 walks over 30 minutes each
Ate raspberries and cherries
5 points
Sunday
Tracked all day yes
Stayed under calories yes
Went for a walk
Ate a banana
5 points
Hoping to get in 10,000 steps a day with being on flexi furlough
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WEEKEND CHALLENGE: Sunday
✔️ Track all day - Yes
✔️ Stay under calories - Yes
✔️Take 5 minutes for yourself - bath & pedi
✔️20 minutes of exercise
✔️Eat a piece of fruit each day
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Scorpiogirl70
weigh in day is Friday
Steps 22741 -
Nov 8th Check in
* Track food ✅
* Stay under calorie goal ✅
* Not restrict ✅
* Drink 2L water minimum ✅
Walks this week- 3 (goal of 3) ✅✅✅
Weekend challenge - Sunday
1. Track all day ✅
2. Stay under calories ✅
3. Take 5 minutes for yourself (deep breathing, journaling, etc) ✅
4. 20 minutes of exercise ✅
5. Eat a piece of fruit each day ✅
Points for the day- 5/5:
Total for weekend challenge- 15/15
Off for my last walk of the week... cutting it fine but determined to do it to get all my points and targets completed for the week!3 -
Sunday, Nov.8
19,393 steps!! I walked 5 miles with a friend & cleaned my house. My hips are killing me from all the walking. Going to do some yoga to stretch them.4 -
Weekend Challenge: 14 points
1. Track all day ✅✅✅
2. Stay under calories ✅✅✅
3. Take 5 minutes for yourself ✅✅✅
4. 20 minutes of exercise ✅✅❌
5. Eat a piece of fruit each day ✅✅✅
I needed to rest today after my hike yesterday.1 -
3746 for the day... I am sure I will get like 20 more steps before the day is over but.... that'll do lol2
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New week, new perspective.
I decided that even if I have been in the top 3 steppers here and in Samsung health for months, right now I don't have the time to walk that much. And not making my 10.000 steps is giving me a lot of stress. So as some of you recommended me, I'm going to put down my goal to 8.000 steps.
It will be also challenging, but more reachable.
My steps :
7 November 5.602 steps
8 November 17.164 steps
And my weight : 134,4 kg = 296,3 lbs
My goals for this week:
Eat 5 meals a day
Walk 8.000 steps
Be kind to myself
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Hi all,
Here for Monday check in. Wow, I logged back in and you have all been busy had over 10 pages to catch up on! Was a good read for sure. Great to see you back @mari_moulin - I echo what other team members have said. This week has been a mixed one but managed to do some cycling this past week. Whilst I'm not massively confident on roads and prefer off road cycling, overall I just love getting out on the bike as it feels freeing. Sadly with being in the winter months now, it's going to start limiting outdoor cycling activity. I also did some lifting heavy boxes over the weekend too.
Oh and this past week (5th November) here in the UK we got put back into national lockdown for the second time until 2nd December.. there is some changes from last time but still relatively similar to back in March. It will be interesting to see if we do actually come out of it then or extend. After that we go back into the tiered system the government were doing previously.. where I am it was in Tier 2 going to move into Tier 3 so even if we stay in Tier 2 after 2nd December the laws mean it would likely still be no household mixing indoors with people you don't live with.. there is support bubble stuff but isn't applicable to my circumstances so will have to continue the no household indoor mixing. Bit surreal haven't had anyone else outside my household in my house since early March this year and doesn't look like it'll change anytime soon.
Food wise, still having issues but did manage to make a carrot, coriander and ginger soup this past week which was really easy and tasty. Has anyone else got a Breville active blender? I managed to blend the soup in that and was easy clean up.
Sadly a gain this week but this number was better to see this morning compared to 252.8/251.8 number I've saw this past week, gave me a right shock!
CW: 250.42 -
Weekend Challenge: Sunday
Track All Day: Yes
Stay Under Cals.: Yes
Take 5: Yes (being grateful)
20 Mins Exercise: Yes
Fruit: No
4 Points
November 8:
Steps: Yes 7,453
At/Under Calories: Yes
Water: Yes
Sleeping: Yes (7 hrs. 50 mins)
Eating Time: Yes2
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